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Happy
Groundhogs Day
Groundhog
Day, February 2nd, is a popular tradition. It is the day that the Groundhog
comes out of his hole after a long winter sleep to look for his shadow.
If he sees it, he regards it as an omen of six more weeks
of bad weather and returns to his hole.
If the day is cloudy and, hence, shadowless, he takes it
as a sign of spring and stays above ground.
Here are some fun web sites to celebrate this overshadowed holiday.
www.groundhog.org
This is the official website of Punxsutawney
Phil
http://www.pagroundhog.com
Punxsutawney Phils digital den
Software
Licensing
Many of you have contacted us
recently about your software licenses. In most cases, it's because you have
heard radio ads or have received direct mail pieces concerning the Business
Software Alliance (BSA). The BSA is a real group, founded in 1988, whose
responsibilities are to lobby on behalf of software vendors, educate
developers and end-users and, most importantly to you and me, fight software
piracy.
They have recently become very
active in their fight against illegal
copying of software. Their job is to
act as the police for Microsoft, Adobe, Symantec, Apple, Macromedia, Novell,
Corel and many other software companies. They have the authority to investigate
suspect organizations, pay rewards to informants, and levy fines against
violators. In some cases, they will even file criminal charges.
Now is a good time to review your
existing software licenses and to
review your long-term software policies. Here are some hints:
1. Always keep
everything that comes with a new computer in a well-marked, easily identifiable
location.
2. If you buy
something other than a name-brand computer, make sure it comes with all
software and license packs.
3. Keep a file
of all group purchase license certificates.
4. Keep all
financial records of
software purchases (remember that new computers usually include the operating
system software and often times many other software packages as well).
5. Purchase
all upgrade licenses
BEFORE you upgrade. Don't make the mistake of upgrading the software thinking
you'll pay for it later. This makes it very difficult to keep track.
6. Here is a
list of software to start
your investigation:
http://www.bsa.org/intnatl/productlist.phtml
If you would like assistance in
determining your current status or in developing a software license policy,
please give us a call at the office.
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HTML abb.:
hypertext markup language A text-based
page description language (PDL) used to format documents published
on the World Wide Web that can be viewed with Web Browers.
dummy:
A mock-up of a design, such as a pack or illustrated
book, showing the position of headings, text, captions, illustrations,
and other details.
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PC
Short-Cuts
Have
you ever thought to yourself: "There must be a quicker way to do this?"
Well here is a list of Windows keyboard shortcuts. Although you probably
won't use them all, memorizing a handful of these commands can still make
a big difference in your productivity!
Click
here to view shortcuts
Simple
things you can do to visually spruce up a dull document
You have worked hard to get your content proofread. And while
all of your information is correct and enlightening it still lacks something.
You know it's just a simple text document but you want it to stand out.
You want it to be appealing to your audience. Here are some simple solutions
that can help.
Work with the type. By changing the font, font size, and
the style of the font (bold, italic, underline) you can come up with text
that attracts the eye.
here are a few examples:
Hawaii
isn't just a single island state, but eight stately islands.
You name it, we've got it. Forests, Mountains,
Lakes, and unique resorts. Fishing, Golf, Horse back riding and more.
a quick
brown fox jumped over
a lazy dog.
Add images By placing images or clip art in your document,
you give the audience something they can identify with and that will leave
a lasting impression.
Structure
your information Most people prefer to look at organized visual
and verbal information. Using text columns or an outline for your information
can help your document become easier to read.
Make it colorful You can do so much with color. By adding one
color you can set the mood for your whole document. Just remember pastel
and cool colors are tranquil, while bright warm colors are more aggressive.
Be
unconventional Try new things. Not everything has to be on white
8 1/2 x 11 paper. If nothing seems to work, remember opposites attract.
Try putting something big next to something small, or something colorful
next to something black. You'll be amazed at what can happen.
If you have any layout/design questions, feel free to give us a call at
(317) 916-1250.
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