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Choice Biz ChronicleOctober 2008 NewsletterIn this month's issue we focus on National Computer Learning Month. I Know Now... Just think, there is a whole generation that has always had a cell phone, interactive TV and computers in their daily lives. While others of us still know people who are afraid of or find them unnecessary. Apprehension and fear can lock the doors to a new, valuable world. The vast amount of knowledge that can come from one click of the mouse is truly amazing. Not to mention its ability to fill a lonely or rainy day. Therefore, take the time to open someone’s world and help them explore. It just takes a few minutes and could mean the world to that person. “Get over the idea that only children should spend their time in study. Be a student so long as you still have something to learn, and this will mean all your life.” - Henry L. Doherty Computer Learning Computers have become part of our everyday lives. We use them on the job, to complete homework assignments, and for staying in touch with friends and family. Since 1988, October has been the national month to recognize technology and its potential. According to Computer Learning Foundation, this is a time for focusing attention on the important role computers, software, and other technologies play in our lives, particularly in our children’s learning and their future. Therefore, use this month to try new ways of using technology, learn new products, and/or share knowledge with others in the community about how to use technology. Online tutorials are a great way to train yourself without fees or long-term commitment. Other options include classes at your local library, community center, or college. Parade of Homes The Haunt Robinette’s Hayrides Hot Tip from Tech Support Ever wanted to look at two files simultaneously to compare or retrieve information? If so, there is a simple way in which to do so. First, open the two files you would like to view. Next, on the Windows Taskbar at the bottom of the screen CTR select both files. Finally, Right Click on one of them. To view the files side by side, select Tile Vertically. To view top to bottom, select Tile Horizontally. Please note, the larger your screen, the more of the file you will be able to view. Need something scanned to your jump drive and/or computer? We can do so with our copier. For more information or to get something scanned, visit the Business Support Area. Saving Energy Think Green Business Etiquette Dr. Steven Harris Dr. Harris maintains a solo private practice that provides outpatient psychodiagnostic and psychotherapy services to adults and adolescents. At the same time, he teaches and supervises medical students and psychiatric residents as a clinical faculty professor at MSU College of Human Medicine. In 2004 he achieved diplomat status in the American Board of Forensic Medicine. He and his wife Wendy, a middle school teacher, have two children, Ryan (27) and Alicia (29). If her were to give any piece of advice, it would be to “direct anger or negative emotions into creative and constructive outlets; strive to develop the capacity to relate to others in a mutually satisfying and helpful manner; find more satisfaction in giving than receiving; and especially in today’s climate, learn to adapt to change in a healthy and productive manner.” At a computer expo, Bill Gates reportedly stated, “If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 miles to the gallon.” In response, GM reported, “If GM had developed technology like Microsoft, we would be driving cars with the following characteristics: *For no reason whatsoever, would crash twice a day. *Every time they repainted the lines on the road, you’d have to buy a new car. *Occasionally, your car would lock you out and refuse to let you in until you simultaneously lifted the door handle, turned the key, and grabbed hold of the radio antenna.”
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Newsletters available for download: October 2008 |
by Debra Bates 
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