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Facebook Alert – Watch Out For Survey Scams
Scammers have identified Facebook as an easy place to make money
through survey scams. These scams are now rampant and there are too many
variations to describe here in detail. However, we'll share the elements of
survey scams so it will be easier for you and your Facebook friends to spot
them.
It starts with the bait, which is typically one of these types:
 Sensational or extreme headlines – If you see a status update that starts off with
"OMG...," "SHOCKING..." or "You have to see
this...," there's a good chance it's a survey scam. - "Too good to be true" offers – Have you seen status updates from your friends or
received Facebook messages promising you a free or drastically reduced
priced iPhone or iPad? This is a common ploy of a survey scam.
- Additional Facebook features or functionality – Some of these Facebook scams claim to offer you
the ability to see who has viewed your profile or see who has deleted
you as a friend. They're all fake. Facebook doesn't provide developers
the access to the information required to create such applications.
Anyone curious enough to click on the link is taken to a page
that looks like Facebook but isn't Facebook. Then you're asked to
"Like" the page, which adds the scam to your own Facebook wall.
This is how the scam spreads. You're also asked to fill in a survey. This is
how the scammer makes money; they're paid by a marketing company to complete
surveys.
Remember, if a Facebook page or any site insists that you share a piece of
content or do a survey before reaching the promised destination, it's likely
a scam. If you've fallen for these (or similar) scams, remove the message
from your status, newsfeed, and your Likes and Interests in Facebook's
"Edit my Profile" menu.
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PSC Wireless High-Speed Internet Easter Special
To get more information on High Speed Internet, click here!
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Call Before You Dig! Every Time! Call 811!
Call Before You Dig! Every Time!
 Indiana
law requires all property owners to make an important phone call before doing
any digging on their land. Whether you are planting a tree, putting in a new
fence or children's playset, or digging for any other reason, it is critical
that you call Indiana 811 at least 48 hours in advance.
By calling 811, utility crews can come to your property and mark the
locations of underground utility lines at no charge to you. The markings are
done with chalk that rain will eventually wash away. Allowing utility crews
to mark line locations will help keep you - or a contractor - from
accidentally hitting a gas line, water main or other underground line. This
will help keep service to you and your neighbors from being disrupted, and
help protect you from expensive repair costs and a potential fine. More
importantly, calling before you dig can help protect you from a serious or
even fatal injury. Making this brief phone call is important no matter how
shallow you dig or how simple your project is, since different utility lines
are buried at different depths.
For more information from the state of Indiana, click here.
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Community Calendar – Events
Steamboat 200 Year Celebration
April 1st – 30th at Tell City Perry County Public Library
Visit the library and view 30 displays of the historical New Orleans
Steamboat that revolutionized inland river system transportation for commerce
and westward migration. Panels will be available during normal library hours:
Mon – Wed 9am – 8pm; Thurs – Fri 9am – 530pm; Sat 9am – 430pm. All times are
CST.
Ferdinand Town-Wide Yard Sale
April 1st & 2nd at 7:00am ET
For almost 10 years, the Town of Ferdinand has opened its doors and filled
its lawns with housewares, clothing, home decor, toys, etc. Shoppers can find
great buys and enjoy the spring weather at over one-hundred sites throughout
and around town. For information about the town-wide yard sale, contact Kathy
Tretter by email or call (812)
367-2041.
Holland Kiwanis Gun & Knife Show
Saturday, April 2nd – Sunday, April 3rd at Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds Hwy
162
For more information, please call 812.536.5252.
Spring Chicken Supper
Saturday, April 2nd from 5:00pm to 7:00pm CT at St Martin’s Church Hall 52 S
Church Street, Chrisney, IN
Come and join us for the Chrisney Volunteer Fire Department’s semi-annual
fundraiser! Lots of good food and fellowship! All you can eat! Adults only $8
and Children $4. Donations also welcome.
Spring into Cooking
Tuesday, April 5th at 6:00pm to 8:00pm CST - Schergens Center 1140 31st
Street, Tell City IN
Sharla Christian – Basic Dough Class is $7.00. For more information call
812-547-7933. Everyone is invited.
“Staying at the Table: Being Faithful Amidst Difficulties”
Saturday, April 9th - Kordes Center in Ferdinand, Indiana
Check-in at 9am EDT, program 9:30am to 3:30pm
Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand are offering “Staying at the Table:
Being Faithful Amidst Difficulties,” examining how to stay faithful to
families and communities in today’s turbulent times. Presented by Sister
Karen Joseph, OSB. The retreat will include input, quiet time for reflection,
and optional sharing. Program cost is $65, including lunch. Registration due
April 6. For more information, or to register, call 800-880-2777, or
812-367-1411, ext. 2915, or visit www.thedome.org/programs.
Living Historical Farm Opening Day
Sunday, April 10th at 8:00am to 5:00pm CT - Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
- Lincoln City
Experience what life was like back in the pioneer days at the this re-created
1820s, Lincoln-era homestead with a cabin, outbuildings, split rail fences,
animals, gardens, and field crops. Visit the Living Historical Farm! For more
information, call Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial: (812) 937-4541.
Daughters of Isabella Card Party
April 12th at 7pm CT - St Paul's Parish Hall, Main & Jefferson, Tell
City, IN
Tickets are $5.00 in advance or $6.00 at the door. Food, snacks and drinks
will be provided. Half pot tickets will be sold. Door prizes given at the end
of the evening.
Spring into Cooking
Tuesday, April 12th at 6:00pm to 8:00pm CST - Schergens Center 1140 31st
Street, Tell City IN
Jim Weeks – Grilling Class is $7.00. For more information call 812-547-7933.
Everyone is invited.
Ferdinand Herb & Garden Days
April 15th – 17th
Every spring the Town of Ferdinand blooms with color during the annual Herb
& Garden Days. Visitors and residents can stroll through the town
admiring the wide variety of flowers and herbs in bloom or stop in at one of
several local businesses that participate in the event. A number of dinners
and demonstrations bring the Herb & Garden Days to life and provide a
great way to relax and learn something at the same time.
For more information regarding the Herb & Garden Days, contact Diane
Hoppenjans at dhopp@psci.net or (812)
367-2908 or visit http://www.ferdinandindiana.org.
Spring Heritage Day @ the Dubois County Museum
Saturday, April 16th at 10:00am to 4:00pm ET - Dubois County Museum 2704
Newton Street, Jasper
Come out for this family event! Watch them shear the sheep, card the wool and
spin the wool. Also learn about old crafts & even try your hand at a few!
Admission is free, donations are accepted. Call 812.634.7733.
Museum hours are Tuesday thru Friday from 10:00 am—2:00 pm, Saturday from
10-4pm and Sundays 1:00—4:00. ET. It is closed on Mondays.
49th Annual Dogwood Festival
Saturday, April 16th & Sunday, April 17th - Perry County, IN Click
here to access the Dogwood Festival brochure.
John Butler Painting Exhibit
Saturday, April 16th at 1pm to 4pm CST - Tell City Historical Society Museum
, 9th & Franklin Streets, Tell City, IN
Throughout John Butler's painting career, he painted hundreds of historic
scenes of Tell City. These paintings depict a historic window to the past of
Tell City. The Tell City Historic Society will have over 70 of his paintings
on display. Mr. Butler will be available for a short period of time during
the day. Light refreshments will be served by Dot Kessner. For more
information, please contact Chris Cail at 619-6128.
Perry Central Band’s Spring Expo
Saturday, April 16th - 10am to 2pm CT - Perry Central School (In the Dome)
Silent Auction, Pictures with the Easter Bunny, Craft & Bazaar Vendors,
Crafts for the Children, Yard Sale Item, Food & Lots More. Come join us!
13th Annual Huntingburg Kiwanis Car Show
Saturday, April 16th - 8:00am to 4:00pm ET - 4th Street, Historic Downtown
Huntingburg, IN
Come see your favorite classic and antique cars, street rods, recent models,
motorcycles and pick-ups!
Day of show entries welcome at $15.00! Trophies awarded at 3:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Huntingburg, Inc. For more information, call the
Huntingburg Chamber of Commerce at 812-683-5699 or 812-630-5948 or e-mail chambersec@huntingburg.-in.gov
or visit www.huntingburgkiwanis.org.
23rd annual Spencer County Historical Society’s Historian of
the Year Banquet
Saturday, April 16th at 6:00pm CT - Spencer County Youth and Community Center
at Chrisney, IN
The Society is honoring The Lincoln Club of Southern Indiana which was organized
on April 9, 1959. David Turnham will be honored as the commemorative
historian. The guest speaker will be James Hevron. His topic is “Lincoln’s
Neighbors”. The public is invited. The dinner will be catered by The Rockport
Inn. The cost is $15 per person and reservations are needed by April 12.
Contact Patricia Dawson at 812-649-2939 to make reservations or for more
information.
SCHOOL YARD-SALE!!!!!!!
Saturday, April 16th at 6:00am to noon CT - Cannelton American Legion,
Cannelton, IN
Anyone/everyone welcome to put Items in this yard sale. Bake sale items also
welcome. All items should be brought to the Legion home from 10:00-11:00pm CT
(after bingo) on Friday, April 15th or from 5:00-6:00am CT (before the yard
sale) on Saturday, April 16th. All proceeds to benefit Cannelton Elementary
School Lab. Please pre-mark/label your items or group into boxes (this
box-each item $1.00, etc.). Workers needed. Please contact C.E.S. office at
812-547-4126. Free coffee!
“Reflections on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary”
Saturday, April 16th at 9:00am ET - Kordes Center in Ferdinand, IN
Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand are offering “Reflections on the
Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary,” showing how to enrich one’s spiritual
life by meditating on each mystery of the Rosary. After a breakfast snack at
9 a.m. EDT, the program begins at 9:15 a.m. and concludes with lunch at 12:15
p.m. It will be presented by Sister Madonna Helmer, OSB, author of the book, A
Mysterious Journey: Reflections on the Mysteries of the Rosary. Program
cost is $45. Registration is due April 13. For more information, or to
register, call 800-880-2777, or 812-367-1411, ext. 2915, or visit www.thedome.org/programs.
Fulda Sportsman Club Euchre Tourney
Saturday, April 16th at 7:00pm CST - Fulda Sportsman Club, Fulda IN
Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with play beginning at 7:00pm. Refreshments will
be provided and prizes awarded. The public is welcome to attend.
Spring Two-Man Scramble/Alternate Shot
Saturday, April 16th – Sunday, April 17th at 8:00am CT - Christmas Lake Golf
Course - Santa Claus
Christmas Lake Golf Course will host its annual scramble. The entry fee is
$200 per team and includes all golf fees for both tournament rounds, a
practice round (cart fee only), a tournament gift, Saturday lunch, all
prizes, unlimited range balls, and a coupon for a return trip to Christmas
Lake Golf Course (cart fee only) in 2011. Call (877) 962-7465 ext. 2 for more
information.
National Park Week
April 16th - April 24th at 8:00am - 5:00pm CT - Lincoln Boyhood National
Memorial - Lincoln City
National Park Week is a Presidentially proclaimed time to celebrate the
diversity, beauty, and history found in our national park system. Enjoy free
entry into the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial! For more information, call
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial: (812) 937-4541.
Classics, Coupes and Cruisers Car Show
Sunday, April 17th - Dale City Park, 100 block of Medcalf St. (two blocks
east of stop light) in Dale, IN
Registration 6 to 11am CST
Entry fee is $10 per car and can be paid in advance or when arriving.
Judging is at 12pm with awards at 3pm. Dash plaques to first 50 entrants.
Trophies awarded top three winners per category, plus Judges' Choice and
People's Choice. Entertainment, food, giveaways, games, family fun. Swap
meet/flea market booth space available, $25 for-profits; $10 non-profits.
Free admission to the public. No alcohol permitted on grounds. To
pre-register or for booth space, call Greg Mauzey at 812-489-0391. Profits
from this event will benefit Dale Parks and Recreation.
Spring into Cooking
Tuesday, April 19th at 6:00pm to 8:00pm CST - Schergens Center 1140 31st
Street Tell City IN
Donna Adams – Pairing Foods with Wine Class is $7.00. For more information
call 812-547-7933. Everyone is invited.
Women's Lunch & Learn
Thursday, April 21st at 12pm to 1pm CST - Patio Steak House Hwy 66 between
Tell City & Cannelton
Come and enjoy lunch with the ladies of our community and learn about a topic
that interests you! We meet on the third Thursday of each month.
Pioneer Demonstrations at the Living Historical Farm
Saturday, April 23rd at 10:00am to 2:00pm CT - Lincoln Boyhood National
Memorial - Lincoln City
Charlie Finecy of the Lincoln Pioneer Village located in Rockport, Indiana,
will demonstrate the pioneer cooking process from how to start a fire through
the preparation of a meal. For more information, call Lincoln Boyhood
National Memorial: (812) 937-4541.
Ferdinand Chainsaw Carving Festival
April 28th at 9:00am to May 1 6:00pm ET - 18th Street Park Ferdinand IN
This is the inaugural Ferdinand Chainsaw Carving Festival. It is a family
friendly event dedicated to promoting the art of chainsaw carving. Carvers
from Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, New York, Michigan and Georgia
will be there.
The festival will also feature other talented artists demonstrating their
skills in hand carving, wood turning and leather tooling. Carvers will also
have pieces for sale during the event. For more information, click here.
Corn-Hole Tournament
Friday, April 29th at 7pm to 9pm CST - VFW, Main & Washington Streets,
Tell City
Public Invited. Games start at 7pm. For more info call VFW at 547-4756 or
Kerry at 812-608-0217.
Medicine Cabinet Clean-Out Day – Spencer County
April 30th at 8am to 12pm CT
4 Locations: Volunteer Fire Departments located at St. Meinrad, Dale, Santa
Claus and Rockport. For more information, click
here.
Opening Day at Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum
Sunday, May 1st at 10:00am to 6:00pm CT - Lincoln Pioneer Village Rockport IN
Home to hundreds of fascinating artifacts from the area’s historic past
including a hutch made by Abraham Lincoln’s father, Thomas Lincoln. Take a
relaxing look back into history with 14 Lincoln-era replica cabins. Visit the
Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum in Rockport, Indiana! For more
information, call Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum: (812) 649-9147.
Holiday World's Opening Day
Saturday, May 7th at 9:30am to 5:30pm CT - Holiday World & Splashin'
Safari - Santa Claus
Celebrate opening day for Holiday's World's 2011 season! Enjoy a full day at
the park known worldwide for their friendly staff, cleanliness, and
family-friendly prices. Holiday World features 3 of the top-rated wooden
roller coasters in the world! Visit Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana!
For more information, call Holiday World & Splashin' Safari: (877)
463-2645 or click here.
"The Goonies" at Lincoln Amphitheatre
Saturday, May 7th at 8:00pm CT - Lincoln Amphitheatre - Lincoln City
Follow along with a group of kids who embark on an exciting journey after
finding a pirate treasure map in "The Goonies." Movies will come to
life on Lincoln Amphitheatre’s 40 x 30 foot screen. It is FREE to watch the
film, but monetary donations are appreciated. Lincoln Amphitheatre is nestled
inside Lincoln State Park, a $5 in-state and $7 out-of-state per car gate fee
applies. For more information, call Lincoln Amphitheatre: (800) 264-4223 or click here.
8th Annual Chalk Walk Arts Festival
Saturday, May 7th at 8:30am to 4:00pm ET - Downtown Jasper
Entire day of family-friendly arts fun, food and entertainment. Click here
to learn more, see photos, or get registration forms or Art Market and Food
vendor forms.
Splashin' Safari's Opening Day
Friday, May 13th at 10:30am to 6:30pm CT - Holiday World & Splashin'
Safari - Santa Claus
Start the summer season off right with Holiday World and Splashin' Safari!
Ride the World's Longest Water Coaster, Wildebeest, and play in the new
Safari Sam's SplashLand! Visit the theme park/water park combo in Santa
Claus, Indiana! For more information, call Holiday World & Splashin'
Safari: (877) 463-2645 or click here.
3rd annual Teens Aware of Christ (TAC) 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, May 14th at St. Meinrad Recreation Field, St Meinrad, IN
Sign in 6:30am CT - Race begins 7:30am CT
Click
Here for Entry Form and more information.
Safe Sitter Babysitting Course Registration Due
Please register by May 17
Friday, June 3 at 8:15am to 4:00pm CT - Perry County EMS/Rescue Building
Ages: 11 to 13 years Class fee: $30 per student ($15 scholarships are
available based on need)
Safe Sitter is a medically accurate program that teaches boys and girls how
to handle emergencies when caring for young children. Class size is limited
and students are registered on a first come, first serve basis. Instructors;
Shelley Poole, R.N. and Caryn Weiss, R.N., Perry County Memorial Hospital For
more information, or to register for the class, call or e-mail: Caryn Weiss,
R.N., at 547-0125, cweiss@pchospital.org.
Safe Sitter is sponsored by Perry County Memorial Hospital. Click
Here for more information.
Stir-N-Up Hope Meeting
Thursday, May 19th at 6:30pm CST
The meeting is held in Room 9 (Spencer County ARC Office) of the Lifetime
Learning Center at 319 South 5th Street in Rockport. Volunteers and visitors
are invited and always welcome. For more information or directions, visit www.stir-n-uphope.org.
Fulda Sportsman Club Craft Show & More
Saturday, May 21st at 8:00am to 3:00pm CST - Fulda Sportsman Club Fulda, IN
This will be held in conjunction with Town Wide Yard Sale. New this year will
be a Car Show and Corn Hole Tournament. Food, including BBQ dinners, will be
available all day. If interested in having a craft booth, showing a car or
for more information, phone 812-357-5139.
Supporting the Ferdinand Folk Festival - Will Kimbrough
Saturday, May 21st at 7:00pm ET - Ferdinand American Legion, 425 Main Street,
Ferdinand, IN
The Ferdinand Folk Festival is pleased to announce the return of Will
Kimbrough for an intimate performance at the Ferdinand American Legion.
Tickets are $15 a piece with all net proceeds benefiting the 2011 Ferdinand
Folk Festival. Please contact Marc Steczyk at msteczyk@ferdinandindiana.org
or call 812-367-2282 to reserve your seats.
For more information about the Ferdinand Folk Festival, please visit www.ferdinandfolkfestival.com.
Spring Rendezvous Festival
Saturday, May 21st – Sunday, May 22nd at 10:00am to 4:00pm CT - Lincoln
Pioneer Village - Rockport
Meet Young Abe at the Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum during the annual
Spring Rendezvous Festival in Rockport, Indiana. There will be hawk and knife
throwing contests as well as Civil War Tributes including muzzle loading
demonstrations, food, music, and more. Enjoy penny farthing high wheelers
exhibition demonstrations by the Indiana Wheelman out of Indianapolis. For
more information, call Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum: (812) 649-9147
or click here.
"ET" at Lincoln Amphitheatre
Saturday, May 21st at 8:00pm CT - Lincoln Amphitheatre, Lincoln City
Explore the journey of a lifetime as a group of earth children help a
stranded alien return home in "ET." Movies come to life on Lincoln
Amphitheatre’s 40 x 30 foot screen. It is FREE to watch the film, but
monetary donations are appreciated. Lincoln Amphitheatre is nestled inside
Lincoln State Park, a $5 in-state and $7 out-of-state per car gate fee
applies. For more information, call Lincoln Amphitheatre: (800) 264-4223 or click here.
Ghostwalk
Saturday, May 28th at 7:00pm CT - Lincoln State Park , Lincoln City
Walk on the same trails Abe Lincoln walked as a boy and wind your way through
Lincoln's Neighborhood on this guided tour. Meet the group at the Lincoln
Amphitheatre parking lot. For more information, call Lincoln State Park:
(812) 937-4710.
Southern Indiana Horseman Club - 2011 Calendar of Events
including Rides, Shows and Euchre Tourneys
This calendar includes the schedule for trail rides, horse shows and euchre
tourneys. Click
here to view the calendar.
Perry County Chamber of Commerce Event Calendar
Click here for the
Perry County Chamber of Commerce Event Calendar
Spencer County Upcoming Events
Click here for
the Upcoming Events Calendar.
Dubois County Upcoming Events Calendar
Click here for the
Events Calendar.
Community Table
Community Table is open every Thursday evening (except holidays) to offer a
free nutritional meal to anyone in need, or for anyone who would enjoy the
companionship of others. Held in the Dale Presbyterian Church basement (use
the rear entrance across from the Integra Bank drive through), the door opens
at 4:30pm CT and the meal is served from 5:30-6:30pm. CT. Doors will close at
7pm CT. Everyone is welcome. There is no charge. Bring a friend.
Line Dancing
Every Monday night at 6pm CT
Santa Claus Community Center in Santa Claus, IN
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced...come and join us.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR - HEALTH RELATED CLASSES, ETC.
Perry County Memorial Hospital Screenings, Classes, Etc.
- Home Health Free Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar
Screening - click
here for more information.
- Wellness Connection Free Health Screenings - click
here for more information.
- Fresh Start Free Quit Smoking Clinic - click
here for more information.
- Walmart Free Health Screenings - click
here for more information.
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center Sponsored Meetings,
Groups, Classes, Etc.
Click
here to see a list of the Support Groups, Classes, Meetings, etc.
sponsored each month by Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center.tc.
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Two To View – A Couple Of Amazing Videos Of The Japan Disaster
The devastation in Japan caused by the earthquake and tsunami is
almost too horrific to believe, as evidenced by these two videos. If you'd
like to help, you can visit www.redcross.org.
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This video shows the destruction in Japan from several
different perspectives including scenes inside buildings as the earthquake
hit, vehicles floating away, fires at an oil refinery, and evacuation and
rescue efforts. If you'd like to help, you can visit www.redcross.org.
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You can't help but be moved by these sweeping, birds-eye
views of Japan as whole communities are swept away by the raging waters
caused by the tsunami. What is left behind is nothing but piles of rubble.
If you'd like to help, you can visit www.redcross.org.
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This Month's FAQ – Is The Internet Running Out Of IP Addresses?
 Question: I
heard something on the news about the Internet running out of IP addresses.
What's that all about?
Answer: A transition is taking place to a new Internet Protocol called
IPv6.
Here's the background on the transition: Every device that connects to the
Internet needs a unique IP address to identify it; websites need them as
well. An IP address is actually a set of binary numbers but to make them
easier for us to remember, they're usually displayed in decimal format. For
example, in Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4), the 32-bit binary number
11011000.00011011.00111101.10001001 would appear as 216.27.61.137.
Since 1981, IP addresses have used IPv4, which allows for roughly 4.3 billion
32-bit addresses. After years of rapid Internet expansion, however, the pool
of available unallocated addresses for IPv4 will soon be depleted. The
solution is for the Internet to upgrade to IPv6, which uses 128-bit addresses
and therefore allows trillions of unique numbers.
This change from IPv4 to IPv6 will be primarily managed by commercial
websites and Internet service providers. As a consumer, you'll want to check
with the manufacturers of your gear (such as routers and computers) to make
sure it supports IPv6.
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Sites Of The Month – Great Sites To Check Out In April
Word Search Puzzles
onlinewordsearch.org – Get
your brain working with fun word search puzzles in dozens of categories such
as fitness, garden, space, animals, music, holidays, seasons, and sports.
Puzzles with wedding and baby themes are also included so this is a great
place to look for games to play at showers this spring.
Virtual Art Tours
googleartproject.com – Can't
get to Paris or Florence to view famous works of art? This site is the next
best thing. It lets you wander from room to room at world-renowned art
museums as if you're walking through them. You can even zoom in on the
paintings for a closer look at colors and brushstrokes.
Play With Bubble Wrap®
bubblewrapfun.com – There's
something about Bubble Wrap that people of all ages find appealing and this
site caters to that fascination. The Bubble Machine allows you to pop Bubble
Wrap with your mouse pointer —almost as much fun as doing it for real. Other
activities include Bubble Paint and Bubble Quizzes. Check out the Pop Pix
section to see whimsical photos of people using Bubble Wrap in different
ways.
Social Networking for Kids
togetherville.com – If
you're tired of your younger kids asking why they can't join Facebook, you'll
love this site. It's a social networking site especially for children.
Recently purchased by Disney, it creates a safe place for "kids and
their grownups" to play online. While the social component features
Facebook-like interactions, it's perfectly safe since you have control over
the people your kids interact with.
Recipes For Your Ingredients
supercook.com – You know the
situation: It's time for dinner, and about all you have in your refrigerator
are some chicken, a bell pepper, parsley, and a piece of cheese. What to do?
Go to this site, type in your ingredients, and get ideas for recipes that use
those ingredients (and maybe a few staples from your cupboard). When you find
a recipe you want to try, click on it to get instructions and reviews.
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Short Tutorial – Adjusting The Cookie Settings On Your Browser
In computer terms, a cookie is a very small text file placed on
your hard drive by a server when you visit a website. It is essentially your
identification card, and its job is to keep track of your preferences and store
information such as your e-mail address. Cookies can actually save you time
by eliminating the need to re-enter your information every time you make
inquiries or purchases at your favorite websites.
However, if you are concerned about websites placing cookies on your browser,
you can adjust the setting to block all cookies or to accept cookies only in
some situations. Follow the steps below for your browser and operating
system.
 Adjusting
Your Browser's Cookie Settings When Using ...
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 8
Computer Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
- With Internet Explorer open, click your cursor arrow
on "Tools" in the menu bar. Then select "Internet
Options" from the resulting drop-down menu.
- When the Internet Options window opens, click on the
"Privacy" tab.
- In the "Settings" area, you will see a
slider to adjust the cookie settings. Moving the slider up to the
highest setting will block all cookies. Moving the slider down to the
lowest setting accepts all cookies. The default setting is
"Medium" and will accept cookies in some situations.
- Click the "Apply" button to apply your new
settings and then the "OK" button to close the Internet
Options window.
 Adjusting
Your Browser's Cookie Settings When Using ...
Internet Browser: Mozilla Firefox 3.6
Computer Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
- With Firefox open, click your cursor arrow on
"Tools" in the menu bar. Then select "Options..."
from the resulting drop-down menu.
- When the Options window opens, select the
"Privacy" tab.
- By default, Firefox will remember your browsing,
download, form and search history, as well as keep cookies from websites
you visit.
Adjusting
Your Browser's Cookie Settings When Using ...
Internet Browser: Mozilla Firefox 3.6
Computer Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5
- With Firefox open, click your cursor arrow on
"Firefox" in the menu bar. Then select
"Preferences..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
- When the Preferences window opens, select the
"Privacy" tab.
- There are two options for cookies: "Accept
cookies from sites" and under that is "Accept third-party
cookies." Check the box next to either or both. (For this tutorial,
we will select both.)
- Next, select how long you'd like cookies to be kept
on your computer. From the "Keep Until:" drop-down menu,
choose: "they expire," "I close Firefox," or
"ask me every time."
- Once you've made your choice, click on the red circle
in the upper left corner of the dialog box to save your changes and
close the Preferences window.
 Adjusting
Your Browser's Cookie Settings When Using ...
Internet Browser: Safari 5.0
Computer Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and
Mac OS X 10.5
- With Safari open, click your cursor arrow on
"Safari" (when using a Mac) or "Edit" (when using
Windows on a PC) in the menu bar. Then select "Preferences..."
from the resulting drop-down menu.
- When the Preferences window opens, select the
"Security" tab.
- In the "Accept cookies:" section, choose
from "Always," "Never," or "Only from sites I
visit." The last option will block cookies on your computer from
third parties and advertisers.
- Once you've made your choice, click on the red circle
in the upper left corner of the dialog box to save your changes and
close the Preferences window when using a Mac. If you are using Windows
on a PC, click on the X in the upper right corner of the dialog box to
save your changes and close the Preferences window.
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Internet Browser: Google Chrome 10
Computer Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac
OS X 10.5 and up
- With Chrome open, click your cursor arrow on the
wrench icon located in the far upper right corner. Then select
"Options" ("Preferences" on the Mac) from the
resulting drop-down menu.
- When the Google Chrome Options/Preferences window
opens, select the "Under the Hood" tab.
- In the "Privacy" section, click on the
"Content settings..." button.
- When the Content Settings window opens, verify that
"Cookies" is highlighted within the "Features:"
section.
- There will be two groups of two options to choose
from in the section labeled Cookie Settings. The first group includes
radio buttons for "Allow local data to be set (recommended),"
and "Block sites from setting any data." The second group
includes "Ignore exceptions and block third party cookies from
being set," and "Clear cookies and other site data when I
close my browser." You can choose on option from the first set, and
one or both options from the second set.
- Once you have made your choices, click on the
"Close" button to close the Content Settings window and then
click on the "Close" button to close the Google Chrome
Options/Preferences window.
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