Senior Net Learners Newsletter 1/23/99
I don't have much to talk about this week except that I am looking forward to the upcoming trip to Washington D.C.  I'll be attending the Com Net Annual Meeting and Trade Show Tuesday through Thursday.  Displayers come from all over the world ranging in size from mail box to the largest companies. In addition to the show we will be staying with son David and daughter in law Stephanie.  Oh, and I can't forget Alyssa the newest grandkid.  So I'll see you all next week.  Gee, I might even get to see the Pres.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE:
Tuesday 1/25/00 @9:00 AM
Tuesday Newbies (sixth session of six sessions)
A new group for Tuesday Newbies will begin next week. The class size is limited to tenparticipants.  Interested participants should preregister.  This is a very basic course in computer techniques for the internet.  It is not necessary for attendees to have their own computers. Dave Winkelman will instruct the class this week.

Wednesday 1/26/00 @9:00 AM
Wednesday group of Senior Net Learners:
Leland Neadle willl be the class resource this week.  The topic will be orientation to the new Beta version of the AOL Instant Messenger.  Please suggest topics for future sessions.  New participants are welcome anytime.
Basic computer knowledge and skills are necessary.

Wednesday 1/26/00 @ 1:00 PM
Wednesday Newbies (third session of six sessions)
There will be no new students entered to this session.  A new Wednesday Beginner Internet course will start in four weeks.    This is a very basic course in computer techniques for the internet.  It is not necessary for attendees to have their own computers.
Bianca Barbaro is the instructor.

Thursday 1/27/00 @ 9:00 AM
Thursday group of Senior Net Learners:
Leland Neadle will be the class resource this week.  The topic will be orientation to the new Beta version of the AOL Instant Messenger. This will be a repeat of the Wednesday session.  Please suggest topics for future sessions.  New participants are welcome anytime.
Basic computer knowledge and skills are necessary.

INTERESTING SITES:
At Acronym Finder, you can look up abbreviations and acronyms, a surefire way to see what's behind the shortened treasures. Remember when Y2K threatened to be TEOTWAWKI? Uh, what? In today's increasingly confusing world, acronyms are common in conversation. Sometimes--as in the sentence above--a combination of them can be pretty overwhelming. The next time somebody spouts alphabet soup, you'd do well to stop into the Acronym Finder to decipher what it is he or she is saying. The interface is simple. Type in the acronym and the site searches through nearly 70,000 known acronyms and returns what it finds.  We tried to stump it on computer arcania and scientific esoterica, but it had us in every instance. A valuable bookmark.
http://www.mtnds.com/af/

Did you know that "If the head of a cockroach is removed carefully, so as to prevent it from bleeding to death, the cockroach can survive for several weeks? When it dies, it is from starvation." Pretty incredible stuff, huh? That and $2.50 will get you a grande mocha latte, my friend. But some of us thrive on these kinds of ridiculously arcane and esoteric tidbits to get us through cocktail parties, airplane flights, and job interviews. Where do we get it all? Some of us start at Useless Knowledge, a site dedicated to trivia, quotes, quizzes, and useless facts. Comb through words of the day, sound quizzes, and more. Really, you can never tell when knowing that a pig can get sunburned will come in handy.
http://www.uselessknowledge.com

These is a multi animated music laden site that I think you will want to spend a bit of time exploring.  You will share some of the segments with best friends and some of them you'll want to share with your pest friends.
http://www.justsaywow.com/
http://www.justsaywow.com/farm.htm
http://www.justsaywow.com/nine.htm

DIDJA  KNOW?:
HOW MUCH BEEF DOES McDONALD'S USE EACH YEAR?
Assuming that the average hamburger weighs 3 ounces (actually 1.6 ounces for the hamburger, 4 ounces for the quarter-
pounder) and that the average quantity sold annually is 3 billion burgers, McDonald's uses about 560 million pounds of
hamburger each year.

Did P.T. Barnum really say, "There's a sucker born every minute?"
If my first name were Phineas, as this great showman's was, I would  try to come up with a memorable saying every day just
to divert attention from my moniker. This expression has made Barnum's initials resound through the halls of history. But
if you believe that Phineas Taylor (whoops, P.T.) Barnum really said it, you may be one of those so-easy-to-deceive souls he supposedly spoke of.
Barnum did say, "The bigger the humbug, the better people will like it." Close. A publicist attributed to him the more famous, dramatic, and pithy line. But if you still believe  P.T. spoke those famous words, would you like to buy a bridge? Cheap. Really.
(Source: MYTH-INFORMED by Paul Dickson & Joseph C. Goulden)

QUOTES:
You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.
     -- James Allen

Every beetle is a gazelle in the eyes of its mother.
     --Moorish proverb

Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.
     --Andre Gid

It takes a lot of things to prove you are smart, but only one thing to prove you are ignorant.
     -- Don Herold



THIS WEEK'S CUTIES: Thanks to Kitty Laubscher.
I've Learned...

I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing "Silent Night"...   Age 6

I've learned that our dog doesn't want to eat my broccoli either.   Age 7

I've learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what they are doing and wave back.   Age 9

I've learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes me clean it up again.   Age 12

I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try cheering someone else up.  Age 14

I've learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm secretly glad my parents are strict with me.  Age 15

I've learned that silent company is often more healing than words of advice.   Age 24

I've learned that brushing my child's hair is one of life's great  pleasures.  Age 26

I've learned that wherever I go, the world's worst drivers have followed me there.  Age 29

I've learned that if someone says something unkind about me, I must live so that no one will believe it.  Age 39

I've learned that there are people who love you dearly but just don't know how to show it.  Age 42

I've learned that you can make some one's day by simply sending them a little note.   Age 44

I've learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater his or her need to cast blame on others.   Age 46

I've learned that children and grandparents are natural allies.  Age 47

I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.  Age 48

I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my spirits for hours.  Age 49

I've learned that motel mattresses are better on the side away from the phone.  Age 50

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.  Age 52

I've learned that keeping a vegetable garden is worth a medicine cabinet full of pills.  Age 52

I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you miss them terribly after they die.  Age 53

I've learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life.  Age 58

I've learned that if you want to do something positive for your children, work to improve your marriage.  Age 61

I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.  Age 62

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catchers mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.  Age 64

I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But  if you focus on your family, the needs of others, your work,
meeting new people, and doing the very best you can,  happiness will find you.  Age 65

I've learned that whenever I decide something with kindness, I usually make the right decision.  Age 66

I've learned that everyone can use a prayer.  Age 72

I've learned that it pays to believe in miracles. And to tell the truth, I've seen several.   Age 75

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.  Age 82

I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm
 hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.   Age 85

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.   Age 92

My O My!  If we could only learn all of that early in life.  Just think how much easier and pleasant living could be.
 

I hope you enjoyed this communication and can attend one or more of the sessions scheduled for this week.
Mike