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Computer Virus Protection

As, I'm sure, you have read in the news, some people have nothing better to do than to create computer viruses that wreak havoc with our computers. Most of us have heard that you should never open an attachment from anyone you don't know, but now viruses may have the appearance of coming from people we know. The 2 BEST things you can do is back up all of your material at least once a week AND have anti-viral software and update it weekly also (AND whenever a new virus rears its ugly head). Another thing you can do if you use Windows 98 is to turn off your Windows Scripting Host. Very few of us use the Scripting Host in our computer work, and with this feature turned off it prevents ILOVEYOU, Melissa, NewLove, & viruses like them from propagating on your computer. If you have Windows 98 go to your Start Menu, click on Settings, then click on Control Panel, then double click on Add/Remove Programs, click on Windows Components or Windows Setup, double click on Accessories, uncheck the box for Windows Scripting Host (should be on the bottom of the list). POST IT...on your computer. EDITOR'S NOTE: Be sure to check out our virus links in our featured back issue down below. 

Norton Antivirus 2000 6.0 95/98/NT DISCOUNT SPECIAL!!!

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FREE Craft Classes for Kids

Okay summer is here and you may already be hearing the lovely strains of that familiar tune, "There's nothing to doooooo...I'm bored". Even if you are on a tight budget there are tons of free things out there to do with your family, and I do think the best things are things you do TOGETHER. Most of us know to check out our local libraries which always have crafts, movies, & other activities in addition to all those wonderful books (& videos too). But don't forget to check out Arts & Crafts Stores to see if they offer any freebies or low cost classes. My mom recently brought to my attention that even Home Depot stores have FREE kids' programs. Each Home Depot varies as to how often the class is offered, but in our area (Fayetteville, NC) they do it the last Sat of every month with pre-cut pieces of wood that they put together to make things like tool carriers, banks, and boats. Be sure to check with all of these places to see if you need to sign up; some have limited space for the classes. If the class you want, perhaps swimming lessons, requires a payment, call around. There is a big difference in prices. In our area 2 different pools (one on an Army post, the other on an AF base) both charge $25 for lessons, but the Army one also charges a $25 membership fee and their lessons are 15 min shorter, so guess where we signed up. :-) POST IT...near your calendar & phone.

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FREE Breathe Right Sample

For all of you out there who are interested in giving the Breathe Right nasal strips a try, call 1-800-211-0607. They will send you a free set of samples along with coupons for future purchases if you like them. While I have never used them myself, I have talked with people who say they work wonders for snoring, sports, and when you are congested. POST IT...by your phone.

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How to Buy a Swimsuit

Most swimsuits are just made too small, so don't feel bad if you end up buying a suit that is a couple of sizes bigger than your street clothes size. A suit that is too small for your body, does nothing except make you look big. I've noticed they even run small in little girl suits, my size 8 daughter, had to go up to a size 12 suit before she stopped feeling like she was being squeezed out. Most of the following ideas are designed for one piece suits, I'm afraid (along with a lot of MOMS out there) that I just find them much more flattering than 2 piece suits, not to mention that the more of your skin you can cover the more you protect yourself from skin cancer & premature aging of your skin. If any area looks bigger than you like, you want the part of the suit that covers that to be in a darker color. If you are small in an area & would like to appear larger, then cover it w/light colors. LARGE BEHIND-look for a suit w/a dark skirt to cover the problem area & appear to reduce it AND a light colored top to draw attention upwards. CHUBBY BACK-look for suits that cover the back as much as possible. TUMMY BULGE-look for a suit that has a dropped waist & lighter color on top that draws the eye up & away from the waist. TO DE-EMPHASIZE LARGE BUST-look for diagonal lines & front wraps. LARGE WAIST-look for belted suits. SMALL BUST-go for suits that start out light on top & gradually get darker as they get closer to the bottom, also horizontal stripes on top are good. LARGE HIPS-look for suits that have black side panels that come a bit to the front w/a colored panel in a V shape in front. SMALL HIPS-horizontal stripes over hips. POST IT...on your shopping list.

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Hand Me Down Parties for Moms

With a new season starting, many of us are looking in our closets & thinking to ourselves, "I need to go shopping!". But wait, Carole Ann P. gave me a great idea, why not have a Hand-Me-Down party for Moms? Call all your friends and have them go through their closets/drawers, pull out everything that doesn't fit AND those things that are perfectly good clothes, but you just never wear them (maybe you don't really like them). Then have everyone bring them over & do some swapping. So often something that WE may not like, looks great on someone else. Not only will everyone have a bunch of "new" clothes to choose from, but also a room-full of objective opinions from like-minded ladies. A great way to save money, clean out your closet, AND get some "new" things to wear. Anything left over should be taken to the nearest thrift store. POST IT...near the phone & your closet. By the way, Carole Ann, thanks for the clothes. :-)

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FREE Ringling Bros. Circus Tickets

Ringling Brothers Circus is giving away a certificate for a FREE ticket to any baby born within the last 12 months (although I haven't been able to find out when the 12 months started). This certificate has NO expiration date & can be used at any time in the child's life. You take the certificate to the box office & they will trade it for a ticket at that time. To fill out the form online go to: http://www.ringling.com/onstage/babies/babies.htm To do it by mail, send your name, address, child's name, child's birth date, number of kids in your home, and your relationship to the child (grandparents can request these for grandchildren) to: Feld Entertainment Inc, P O BOX 39845, EDINA MN 55439-9458. POST IT...near your computer or stamps, mommy newsletters, and enclose a copy in those baby gift cards too.

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"Back Issue Treasures" - Insect Repellants, Long Distance Certificates from YOUR company, Meringue Cookies, etc.

Our featured back issue this month is the May 6th, 1997 issue. This issue has a great, inexpensive, & safe solution for keeping bugs off. One thing it doesn't mention is that mosquitoes like blue twice as much as any other color (don't ask me why). Find out how to get YOUR own phone company to give you a gift certificate towards your bill. Make easy cookies by turning the oven OFF.  Sorry, but this issue is not available by our automated email system. HOWEVER, if you do not have access & want the issue sent to you, I will email it from my own system at your request. Just send a note to Make-A-Note@worldnet.att.net.  I'm going to give this a try this month & if the demand isn't too overwhelming, then I may open it up for all the issues not available by automated email. post it...by your computer.

CURRENT MOST POPULAR BACK ISSUE: April 1st, 2000

In that Issue:

To request by email send an email to make-a-note-issues@xc.org and in the subject line or body of the message type in "MAN-040". You should receive the issue promptly. POST IT...by your computer.

Also, for our most current back issues, we've added buttons that take you to the previous and next issue so that you can cruise through the back issues without bouncing in and out of the "Back Issues" page. We'll be adding this feature to the remaining back issues over the next week or so.

While ALL issues are now available on the web site, only the August 1998 and subsequent issues are available by email request.  To get a listing of what is available by email only, follow the instructions at the BOTTOM of the  "Back Issues" page.  POST IT...by your computer.

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JOKE 

Okay, I cannot find the exact quote anywhere, but actress Caroline Rhea is getting married soon and has payback in mind. She said that for her wedding she is going to have her bridesmaids wear the bridesmaid dresses that they had her wear in THEIR weddings. Sounds fair to me. Any engaged women rethinking their dress choices? :-)--from a TV Guide article

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QUOTE

"In a golf book I read recently, the author told about making a nearly impossible shot around a tree by hitting the ball high & letting the strong wind carry it toward the green. A good golfer makes use of the wind, rather than fighting it. He allows the winds to push his ball where it will, instead of trying to battle & control the winds. As it is in golf, so it is in life. Our lives are often battered by storms that attack our confidence, our resources , and our plans. But as Christians, we understand that God is in all of those gales. He is there with us, using the storms to shape our character. We can either become embittered by the winds of life, or we can allow them to make us better, stronger people." ----David Jeremiah

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