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> May, 2007

Hello PressEnter Subscribers!

E-mail has become part of our daily routines and it's the focus of this month's eNewsletter. We take a look at chain letters sent by e-mail and remind you that if money is involved, such letters are illegal. We also provide instructions on how to save changes you make to e-mail attachments, and how to add contact information to your e-mail address book. When you're finished with e-mail, browse through the Great Sites list. It includes an inspiring resource about Memorial Day, tips for fuel efficiency, and some fun ideas for your spare time.

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Here's what's inside our May 2007 Newsletter:

A. E-Mail Scam - Don't Participate in Illegal E-mail Chain Letters
B. PressEnter News - Holiday Hours and Expansion of Nationwide Dial-up C. Ask The Help Desk - How To Save Changes To Attachment Files Before Resending
D. Great Sites To Check Out In May
E. Short Tutorial - Adding Contacts To Your Address Book

The PressEnter Newsletter Team

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A. E-Mail Scam - Don't Participate in Illegal E-mail Chain Letters

You probably receive them regularly ˜ e-mailed chain letters that promise a big return on a small investment. Most contain a list of names and addresses and instruct you to send a few dollars to the person at the top of the list, remove that name from the list, and add your own name to the bottom. The fraudulent promise behind chain letters is that by the time your name gets to the top of the list, so many people will be involved that you'll receive a fortune. One recently circulated e-mail chain letter promised earnings of "$50,000 or more within the next 90 days of sending e-mail." These e-mail messages often falsely claim that, "this is not a chain letter, but a perfectly legal money-making opportunity." Or they may include personal testimonials that are hard to prove and often fabricated.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reminds you that chain letters that involve money or other valuables and promise big returns are illegal. If you start one or forward one, you are breaking the law and could be prosecuted for mail fraud. This applies whether a chain letter is sent by e-mail or regular mail.

What should you do if you if you receive a potentially illegal e-mail chain letter? DO NOT REPLY OR PARTICIPATE. You can also report the scam to the FTC at spam@uce.gov. If you receive a chain letter via regular mail, call the Postal Inspection Service toll-free at 1-888-877-7644.

B. PressEnter News

Holiday Hours
PressEnter offices will be closed on Monday, May 28th in observance
of Memorial Day. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday.

PressEnter News - Expansion of PressEnter! Nationwide Dial-up
PressEnter's calling area has expanded to include the Hawaiian
Islands. PressEnter customers traveling to Hawaii can connect to
one of 6 local numbers in the cities of Hilo, Honolulu, Kaunakakai,
Lanai City, Lihue, and Wailuku.

You can take advantage of our expanded service immediately at no
extra cost by making simple changes to your dial-up configuration.
Our technicians are available to guide you through the changes over
the phone. Online instructions are also available:

http://www.pressenter.com/help/national/

In addition, a printable list of the new Hawaiian areas served is on
our website:

http://www.pressenter.com/national

C. Ask The Help Desk - How To Save Changes To Attachment Files Before
Resending

Question: I'm having a problem with e-mail attachments. When I receive an e-mail with an attachment (usually a Word document), I open the file, make and save my changes, and then forward the edited file to a co-worker. When my co-worker opens the Word document, none of my changes have been saved.
What am I doing wrong?

Answer: It sounds like you are failing to first save the attached Word document to your computer's hard drive. Making changes to a file without first saving the file to your computer will not save your changes. Next time, save the file to your hard drive. Then you can open the document, make your edits, save the changes to your file, prepare an outgoing e-mail message, and then add the edited document as an attachment to the outgoing message. Your edited version of the file will be sent to the recipient.

D. Great Sites To Check Out This Month

A Grateful Nation
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http://www.thulix.com/memorial_day/

Memorial Day, celebrated this year on May 28th, is a time to remember
the ultimate sacrifice made by so many to support our country. This
site is a comprehensive resource about Memorial Day, and includes
information on the holiday's history and special events as well links
to museums, memorials, and cemeteries honoring fallen heroes from
the Civil War to the present day. You'll also find opportunities to
offer support to U.S. troops currently deployed.

Will the Third Time be a Charm?
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http://spiderman3.sonypictures.com

The upcoming release of Spider-Man 3 promises to deliver the excitement
and fun we've come to expect from the first two movies. Spider-Man 3
reunites Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, and follows the adventures
of the super hero as his suit turns from red to black, giving him
greater powers but posing new challenges. Check out the official site
to see the trailer and get the behind-the-scenes scoop.

Find Your Celebrity Look Alike
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http://www.starsinyou.com

Ever been told you that you look like a famous celebrity? Now you can
see for yourself in seconds ... and it's free. Simply go to this site
and upload a full-face photo, and the search engine will compare your
face with thousands of celebrities. You'll instantly receive photos
of your celebrity matches, along with a percentage figure for each.
You could be 76% Shania Twain, for example, and 67% Laura Linney. It
makes a fun break on a busy day.

Discover a Unique Style of Vacation
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http://discoverhouseboating.org

You've been on a cruise. You've stayed in plenty of hotels, cabins, and
cottages. But have you ever taken a houseboat vacation? Houseboating
lets you (and your family and friends) enjoy the amenities of a
luxurious condominium while you move to a different lakefront spot
whenever you want a change in scenery. This site includes a variety
of articles geared for houseboat beginners, and includes links to
places you can rent a houseboat in the U.S. and Canada.

Slow Down and Save
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http://fueleconomy.gov

Every five miles an hour you drive over 60 mph is like paying an extra
20 cents more per gallon of fuel. Clearly, it pays to slow down,
especially since the cost of gasoline typically rises during the
summer vacation season. You'll find lots more fuel-saving tips when
you visit this site, including advice on driving more efficiently,
keeping your car in shape, and planning and combining trips. You can
also download the 2007 Fuel Economy Guide to help you choose a more
efficient vehicle -- a move that can save you hundreds of dollars
every year.

E. Short Tutorial - Adding Contacts To Your Address Book

They're probably sitting on your desk right now--business cards or other printed materials containing important names, e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and so on. How do you add this contact information to your e-mail address book? Just follow the steps below for your e-mail program:

Adding Contacts To Your Address Book When Using Outlook Express 6 In Windows XP Home Edition:

1. With Outlook Express open, click on the "Addresses" button on the toolbar.

2. In the Address Book window, click on the "New" button and then click "New Contact" from the resulting drop-down menu.

3. Enter your new contact's information in the "Properties" window. If you'd like to enter more detailed information such as their home, business, and personal contact information, click on each corresponding tab to do so.

4. Click the "OK" button to save your new contact and close the "Properties" window. Your new contact will now be listed in the "Address Book" window.

5. Close the Address Book window by clicking on the red "X" in the upper right hand corner of the window.

Adding Contacts To Your Address Book When Using Thunderbird 1.5 On Windows XP Home Edition And Macintosh OS 10.4

1. With Thunderbird open, click your cursor arrow on the "Address Book"
button on the Thunderbird toolbar.

2. In the Address Book window, click on the "New Card" button.

3. Start by clicking on the Contact tab and fill in the fields. Continue with the fields in the other tabs if needed.

4. When you're finished, click on the "OK" button. Your new contact will show up in your address book list.

Adding Contacts To Your Address Book 4.0.4 When Using Mail 2.1.1 On Macintosh OS 10.4.9

1. With your Address Book open, click on the "+" sign under the field that includes the list of contacts. A new card will appear in the right hand field.

2. Click on each labeled area and type in the information for your new contact.

3. Close the Address Book program by going to the Address Book menu and selecting "Quit Address Book."

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The PressEnter Newsletter Team
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