KCNET NEWSLETTER 02/06/05 COMMENTS AND SCHEDULE PAGE
MIKE'S COMMENTARY AND/OR BITS OF WISDOM:
Origins An AFL-NFL ChampionshiP Game was first played after the 1966 football season on January 15, 1967, between the champions of the American Football League and the NFL. The game was a result of the merger agreement between the two leagues that took full effect for the 1970 season. The third such game, after the 1968 season, was called the "Super Bowl", and that name is now used to refer to the first two AFL-NFL Championship Games as well. The name was inspired by Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt's daughter playing with a small rubber ball with high bouncing powers called a super ball. After the 1970 season, the game reverted from an essentially interleague championship to the NFL championship, featuring the champions of the NFL's two conferences, the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference. The winning team recieves the Vince Lombardi Trophy, named for the coach of the Green Bay Packers, who won the first two Super Bowl games. The trophy was named prior to Super Bowl V in his honor following his death in 1970. Previous to the 1966 football season, American professional football's championship games were played for various league championships, and games were not played between league champions. The game was called the "All-America Football Conference Championship Game", the "AFL Championship Game" or the "NFL Championship Game", depending on the league playing it. (See: Professional American football championship games and National Football League championships).
Ratings and commercials The Super Bowl tends to have high Nielsen Ratings which usually come in around a 40 rating and 60 share (i.e. on average, 40 percent of U.S. households, and 60 percent of all homes tuned into television during the game). This means that on average, 80 to 90 million Americans are tuned into the Super Bowl at any given moment. Also it is estimated that 130-140 million tune into some part of the game. The most watched Super Bowl was 1998's Super Bowl XXXII between the Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers which received a 44.5 rating and 67 share, attracting 90 million viewers. In terms of household percentage, the most watched was Super Bowl XVI in 1982 which was watched in 49.1% of households (73 share) or 40,020,000 households at the time. Following Apple Computer's 1984 commercial introducing the Apple Macintosh computer, directed by Ridley Scott, the broadcast of the Super Bowl became the premier showcase for high concept or simply extravagantly expensive commercials. Famous commercial campaigns include the Budweiser "Bud Bowl" campaign, and the 1999 and 2000 dot-com ads. Prices have increased each year, reaching $2.4 million (US) for a 30 second spot during Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005.
Venue The location of the Super Bowl is typically chosen well in advance of the football season. The chosen venues have always been located in southern regions of the United States where the wintertime weather is expected to be mild, or in a domed stadium where weather is not an issue.
With the exception of Super Bowls XI, XIV, XVII, XIX, XXI, and XXVII (which were played on neutral sites, cities which did not have an NFL team at the time of the games), no one NFL team has ever played the Super Bowl on its own home turf, although Super Bowl XIV (which involved the then-Los Angeles Rams) was played in nearby Pasadena, California, in the Rose Bowl, and Super Bowl XIX (which involved the San Francisco 49ers) was played at the nearby Stanford University Stadium in Palo Alto, California. The Jacksonville Jaguars are the host team for Super Bowl XXXIX, played in Jacksonville, Florida, but they did not even make the playoffs in the 2004-2005 season. When the host team is not involved, the AFC and NFC switch home field advantage with each succeeding year. For instance, the home team for Super Bowl XXXVIII was an AFC team (in this case, the New England Patriots). The home team for Super Bowl XXXIX will be an NFC team (the Philadelphia Eagles).
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Now that the holiday season is over, you are probably spending more time at your computer. Are you having trouble getting that new computer accessory or program to work properly? Or are you experiencing problems with your current computer system? We can help! You may have known Keystone Community Network only as an Internet Service Provider, but the secret is getting out. We have skilled computer technicians who are ready to address your computer woes.
Problems we can fix: The computer is running slower than usual Errors are displayed as soon as the computer starts or it will not turn on The computer is infected with a virus or worm Popup advertisements create a slow and non-enjoyable internet experience The modem stops working The hard drive has "crashed" The CDROM or CDRW drive does not work properly …and many more
Pricing: The majority of computers brought in are repaired under our minimum bench fee. This cost covers problems dealing with software repair and new hardware installation. Computers brought in because of software errors or for virus and worm removal may require a complete system reformat. A system reformat will erase everything on the hard drive. A technician will back up any data that you want saved before starting this process. Once your data is backed up, a technician will then reinstall and configure the operating system.
You will always be contacted by phone before new hardware is installed in your computer or if the cost of repair exceeds the original quote. Our technicians can advise whether it would be more cost effective to purchase a new computer versus repairing your broken computer. We understand that you are concerned about how much you spend on your computer. This approach to computer repair allows you, the customer, to be in charge of how much money is invested into your computer.
Excellent Service: KCnet is a leader in computer repair services. We always provide free computer technical support over the phone. If you would prefer to receive assistance by email, you can email our technical support team at: support@kcnet.org. We can provide you with PC troubleshooting techniques that can help identify your problems in a few simple steps. If the problem cannot be resolved over the phone, or through email correspondence, then an appointment can be made to have your computer serviced at our local computer repair center. We strive for a maximum three day turn around on all computers brought in for service.
You may have heard that KCnet only services internet related problems. The truth is that we have the tools and personnel to service all** of your computer, software and hardware, problems. Start taking advantage of these great computer repair services today!
** Issues that involve third party software or hardware devices may require support from the product vendor. Our technicians will provide an explanation of the problem and will do their best to guide you to the answer.
KCNET CLASSES:
Beginner Windows 9x/XP 4 session course Topics include an introduction to all parts of the computer, learning about the desktop, mouse features and operation, and features and operation of the keyboard. Also creating shortcut icons, using recycle bin, wallpaper and screen savers, toolbars and taskbars, drag and drop, using window features (minimize, maximize, resize, etc), control panel, accessing the different drives, and more. There is always time for questions and general exploration.
Intermediate Windows 9x/XP 4 session course Topics include organization of windows programs, creating and organizing folders, file extensions, saving files from Internet, folder and file views, formatting floppy disks, installing programs, download programs from Internet, HTML email, uninstall vs delete, scandisk and defrag, email attachments, and more. There is always time for questions and general exploration.
Advanced Windows 9x/XP 4 session course Topics include a review of the management of folders and files, an introduction to photo manipulation, introduction to web page creation, using the sound recorder, attaching recordings to emails, introduction to eyeball cams and Internet transmission, and an introduction to burning your own CDs. There is always time for questions and general exploration.
KCnet Users Group: (formerly know as "Senior Net Learners" most recently called "Advanced Class"). I wanted to call this class "The Abusers Group", but Sue would not hear of that. Attendees are persistent in their search for computer knowledge. They ask great questions and present interesting challenges. The cost for this class is $0.00 for members of KCnet and $2.00 per session for non KCnet members. There is no set format for the sessions. Occasionally we will take a specific subject and do a detailed study over a period of successive weeks. Don't be afraid to ask questions. The folks that have been attending for awhile are always happy for a review and in most cases new or better ways to do things will surface. Questions stimulate in-depth exploration with the usual result being an understanding of how and why. We welcome new attendees from the Advanced sessions and our forever growing KCnet membership. This is an advanced group and we cover a lot of territory. We are kind of free flowing. You never know what will transpire. It is not necessary for attendees to have their own computers but it sure helps with the learning curve. KCnet Advanced Class computer knowledge and Advanced Class computer skills are necessary.
OTHER CLASSES: CLICK HERE FOR ORIENTATION - BEGINNERS - INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED CLICK HERE FOR SCANNING - MAC- GENEALOGY - WEB PAGE - EXCEL - WORD - DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY - PHOTO MANIPULATION - OTHER SPECIALTIES
THIS WEEK'S CLASS SCHEDULE:
Beginner Windows Third & Final Sessions February 8 & 10 -- 9:00 -- 11:00 am Instructor: Wayne Smith
KCnet Users Group: Every Wednesday The starting time is 9:00 AM on this Wednesday February 9. We meet in Computer Lab 1 (The Big Room). Wayne Smith supplied the leadership for this past week. Thanks Wayne. Attendees have told me that they learned a lot and they had lots of fun too. Thanks again for another well done session. Here is a brief rundown of subjects. Of course class got off to an amusing start with a couple of funny movies and then a very nice Power Point presentation called An Interview With God. This is one of the nicest Power point presentations I have seen. The information part of the day was lessons with the KCnet Community Forums. Wayne showed how to register, browse and post new topics. Also demonstrated how to pick one of the stock avatars and put it with your profile, along with a signature line. Then he made and uploaded his own custom avatar. Then you explored putting pictures in the forums. This involved an explanation of how all members get a public folder with their account and how to access it. Wayne demonstrated ftp via browser, visiting his own site and then Skip Frye's site. He demo'd uploaded a picture to Skips site site then linked it to the forums. We didn't resize it beforehand to show how overpowering large it looked. Then we finished by deleting the picture from Doc's site and showing how a broken link symbol appeared in the forums.
Wayne related that some of the class atttendees requested the following poem be posted for their personal use:
Meg was the name of my girlfriend, And gig was a job for the nights. Now they all mean different things, And that really mega bytes.
An application was for employment, A program was a TV show. A cursor used profanity, A keyboard was a piano.
A memory was something that you lost with age, A CD was a bank account. And if you had a 3 1/2-inch floppy, You hoped nobody found out.
Compress was something you did to the garbage, Not something you did to a file. And if you unzipped anything in public, You'd be in jail for a while.
Log on was adding wood to the fire, Hard drive was a long trip on the road. A mouse pad was where a mouse lived, And a backup happened to your commode.
Cut you did with a pocket knife, Paste you did with glue. A web was a spider's home, And a virus was the flu.
I guess I'll stick to my pad and paper, And the memory in my head. I hear nobody's been killed in a computer crash, But when it happens they'll wish they were dead.
OTHER KCNET CLASSES STARTING SOON Call KCnet 893-8111 to register
INTERMEDIATE WINDOWS Mondays -- 9:00-11:00 AM February 14, 21, 28 & March 7 Instructor: Wayne Smith
EBAY CLASS Saturdays --9:00--12 Noon February 19 & 26 Instructor: Kerry Clausen
BEGINNER WINDOWS Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 - 11:00 am February 22, 24, March 1 & 3 Instructor: Wayne Smith
Music Creation Starting when four students register--call 893-8111 to register. Participants should be able to play a piano/keyboard by sight or ear. Instructors: Carsten "Jon" Ahrens & Mike Foust
Orientation to KCnet One-Session Class – No Charge for KCnet Members Third Wednesday of Every Month 6:00 – 8:00 pm Instructor: Bob Fenton
Genealogy Session 2 of 4 Sessions -- Feb. 28 Other sessions are Mar 28 and Apr 25 All sessions start at 5:30 PM Instructor: David Wallace
MAC User Group New Sessions will begin soon. Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month Time is 4:30 PM Instructor: Clair Falls
For more class details and to register visit: http://www.kcnet.org/class/ Registration can be done online, simply click on the course you are interested in and enter the information requested. Registration can be done via phone 893-8111.
NEWS AND NOTES WITH SUE FOUST:
KCnet is a 501 C (3) non-profit corporation, created in June of 1995 by a group of people who wanted to provide a way for the general public in the Clinton County area to communicate through e-mail and the web with Keystone Central School District. As the concept grew, the founders developed goals. Two strong objectives were selected: To raise the level of education and to improve the economy of the area, through the use of the Internet.
Charitable contributions are used in several ways. Donations of computer equipment are upgraded, repaired, re-formatted, and placed in homes where they can be used to further the goals of KCnet – improvement of education and economy. KCnet receives cash donations that sponsor family memberships to KCnet, allowing the children of these families to have the benefits of the Internet for learning. KCnet also uses cash donations for college scholarships.
A donation to KCnet is very much appreciated. I would like to thank those that purchase a yearly membership to KCnet for $132 to support the educational programs or to support the “Computers for the Community” program or to pay for someone else’s KCnet membership.
A desire of the directors of this community asset is to have a scholarship program that could grow because of endowments from memorials, wills, or yearly donations from community members who see Keystone Community Network as more that an Internet Service. They see KCnet as a community asset that should continue to prosper and benefit the growing community of computer users.
If you want to make a donation to KCnet, please make sure your check memo is marked with “donation” and send it to KCnet, 18 East Main Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745. KCnet Treasurer Donald Miller will send you an acknowledgment letter and a great big thank-you. If you have questions about this topic, call me at 893-8111.
Thank you, and until next week…
KCnet Board Of Directors Officers: President Judy Yoho, Vice President Bill Raco, Secretary Donna Lannan, and Treasurer Don Miller. Other members of the board: Carsten Jon Ahrens, Fred Bierly, R. Keith Kelly, Paul Korn, Amy Lapriola, Tom Livingston, Ray McGill, Bob Rolley, and Rich Wykoff.