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by Bob Osgoodby

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In this Issue

** Tip Of The Day –  System Restore

** Something to Think About by Jan Tincher - What label have you put on yourself?

** Food For Thought by Dr. Kevin Nunley – Marketing to Many Cultures

** Quote of the Day

** A Little Levity – Maybe you have an ID ten T error . . .

** The Dollar Stretcher by Gary Foreman – The Barbeque

** Publications of Interest

** Stress Matters

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Tip of the Day System Restore

Have you ever made a change to your computer that messed everything up? You know, maybe you downloaded something you shouldn't have or you installed a new program that just doesn't agree with your computer. Either way, a great feature to use in those types of situations is the Windows XP System Restore.

With the System Restore, you can go back to a previous time on your computer, without losing any of your documents, pictures, e-mails or anything! The System Restore is able to keep track of any changes you may make to your system and it automatically creates what are called "restore points" for you. These points allow you to travel back to a time when your system was in a more stable condition.

To bring up the System Restore feature, all you have to do is go to Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools and then click System Restore. You must be logged in as the Administrator as well. Also, make sure you close down any other open programs and save all your files before you begin. When you're ready, select the button that says "Restore my computer to an earlier time." Then click Next. The days you see in bold type are days that have restore points. Select the day you want to go back to and click Next. Windows will then shut down and restart, with the settings from the date chosen.

Even though the System Restore feature automatically creates restore points, it is also a good idea to manually create some when you are making any major changes to your computer. To do this, select the button marked "Create a Restore Point" on the first screen and then click Next. Give the restore point a name and then click Create. The new point will be stamped with the current date and time.

So, as you can see, if you ever run into any problems with your computer, you have a safety net thanks to this little feature. I can't even remember how many times it has saved my bacon. It's surely not something you want to forget about any time soon!

Bob

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Something to Think About by Jan Tincher

What label have you put on yourself?

Is it a limit or a possibility?

What words follow *I am _______ *?

Are they words that make you a better person, or do they make you less of a person?

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Stupid Quotes

"I don't diet.  I just don't eat as much as I'd like to."

- Linda Evangelista, Supermodel

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Food for Thought

Marketing to Many Cultures

America used to be called "the melting pot" because it was considered a place where many cultures came to exist together and melt into each other. Today the more PC term for America is the "salad bowl," implying that we exist together, but don't really blend.

I would say we are somewhere in between; different cultures affect each other, but maintain their own traits, characteristics, and beliefs.

But in such a vastly diverse environment, how is a marketer to reach such a varied audience?

For one thing, you have to understand that no ad, article, or release is going to be appropriate for everyone. If you want to reach out to multicultural markets, try a series of ads, each focusing on a different audience. If that's too expensive, make an effort to incorporate elements of what would appeal to different cultures into an ad. But be careful not to go overboard.

The most important thing to do before you try to reach multicultural audiences is to understand them, just as you would any target demographic. What do different cultures value? What do they want? Don't rely on stereotypes and never make assumptions. Educate yourself before you attempt any marketing.

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Trivia

In 1849, Abraham Lincoln received patent number 6469 for his
floating dry dock, a device designed for "buoying vessels
over shoals." Mr. Lincoln was the first U.S. President to
receive a patent.

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Quote of the Day

A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining,
but wants it back the minute it begins to rain.

Mark Twain

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Grins

 Maybe you have an ID ten T error . . .
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 **I was having trouble with my computer. So I called Eric, the 11 year  old next door, whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over. Eric clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem.**

 As he was walking away, I called after him, 'So, what was wrong?? He replied, "It was an ID ten T error."

 I didn't want to appear stupid, but nonetheless inquired, "An, ID Ten T error? What's that? In case I need to fix it again."

 Eric grinned.... "Haven't you ever heard of an ID ten T error Before?

"No," I replied.? "Write it down," he said, "and I  think you'll figure it out.

So I wrote down: I D 1 0 T

I used to like Eric.............

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A friend, driving home from a fishing trip in northern Michigan with his boat in tow, had engine trouble a few miles inland from Lake Huron. He didn't have a CB radio in his car, so he decided to use his marine radio to get help. Climbing into his boat, he broadcast his call letters and asked for assistance. A Coast Guard officer responded, "Please give your location."
"I'm on Interstate-75, two miles south of Standish."

The officer paused, "Could you repeat that?"

"I-75, two miles south of Standish."

A longer pause. Then an incredulous voice asked, "How fast were you going when you hit shore?"

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Bernard, who is noted for his gracious manners, was awakened one morning at four forty four AM by his ringing telephone. . .

"Your dog's barking, and it's keeping me awake," said his angry neighbor.

Bernard thanked the caller politely.

The next morning at precisely four forty four AM Bernard called his neighbor back . . .

"Good morning, Mr. Williams.... Just called to say that I don't *have* a dog."

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A group of managers were given the assignment to measure the height of a flagpole. So they go out to the flagpole with ladders and tape measures, and they're falling off the ladders, dropping the tape measures -- the whole thing is just a mess.

A group of engineers arrive and see what the managers are trying to do. They walk over to the flagpole, pull it out of the ground and lay it flat on the ground. They measure it from end to end, give the measurement to one of the managers, and then walk away.

After the engineers have gone, one manager turns to another and laughs. "Isn't that just like engineers? We're looking for the height and they give us the length."

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Q. How does a man show he's planning for the future?
A. He buys two cases of beer instead of one.

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The Dollar Stretcher
by Gary Foreman

Cheaper Summer Cooling

Your recent article concerning summer cooling focused mainly on persons who own their own home and can make changes such as adding insulation, providing shade and shrubs, and replacing windows. In addition to fan usage, what can those of us in apartments do to keep ourselves cool this summer?
Erica R. in Adams, WI

Erica is right. Apartment dwellers feel the sting of higher cooling bills, too. And, replacing windows or air conditioning units isn't an answer for them. So let's see what we can do to reduce the amount she spends keeping comfortable this summer.

We'll begin with one that Erica mentions: fans. You probably can't put a ceiling fan in a rental, but that doesn't mean that you can't use floor or table fans. Studies show that even at 82F and 100% humidity, comfort can be maintained as long as air is blowing across the skin. That moving air helps the body to dissipate heat. And fans are a cheap way to move air.

But Erica was looking for some ideas beyond using fans. How about using colors to cool you down? Sounds strange, but Kathy Wilson, editor of TheBudgetDecorator.com website, says that it works. "Using cool colors while decorating your rooms is one of the most cost-effective methods of keeping cool during the summer months. Using cool colors within a room immediately lowers the visual temperature, which is a very powerful tool!"

Kathy suggests using colors from the blue and green family. "When the eye sees a cool color, your brain relates it to cool water, fresh blue sky, or sweet spring grass." You can add these colors to your room by using throw pillows, slip covers, area rugs, room accents or even painting one wall.

Cool colors are great, but what can you do when the thermometer clears 80 and keeps rising? While you can't eliminate the sun, you can banish other sources of heat in your home. Cooking is a major heat generator. Use your oven and stove-top as little as possible. Replace them with your microwave oven or cook outdoors. And your BBQ isn't the only way to cook outside. A slow cooker can be used on a porch or patio.

Summer is also a great time to consider a lighter diet. Avoid those heavy roasts and casseroles. Not only will you look better in that swimsuit, but it takes less energy (which creates heat) for the body to digest a simpler meal. How about a dinner salad tonight?

Not only do you want to keep from generating heat inside your home, you also want to keep the heat outdoors. If you have outside access to windows and doors, caulking around them could be a good investment even if the landlord won't help pay. Caulking is cheap and it doesn't take much time to run a bead to close up obvious leaks.
 

Another way to keep heat outside is to prevent the sun from shining into your home. Sunlight creates a lot of heat quickly. Especially when shining through a clear window. We all remember using the sun shining through a magnifying glass to set a leaf on fire. Draw your shades so you don't become that leaf! No shades? Consider installing them yourself. Even an inexpensive roll-up shade can make a big difference.

Next, Erica wants to help her air conditioner to work efficiently. Normal dust will reduce airflow by about 1% per week. Experts advise cleaning or replacing filters monthly. Disposable filters are cheap and anyone can learn how to replace them. Any money you spend will be repaid in lower electric bills.

Reduce the amount of space you're cooling. Close off unused rooms. That means shutting the door and the A/C vent.

If you have access to the outdoor portion of the A/C unit, make sure that air can flow around it. Even renters are allowed to trim bushes and shrubs that prevent an air conditioner from working properly.

Many utility companies will inspect your A/C system for free. While your landlord might not be legally required to act on their recommendations, they might feel obligated to solve any problems that are found.

Finally, raise your thermostat as much as possible. For every degree, you'll save about 4% on your A/C bill.

Erica may not have all the options that a homeowner has. But that doesn't mean she needs to be hot under the collar all summer long!

Keep on Stretching those Dollars!
Gary Foreman

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Gary Foreman has worked as a Certified Financial Planner and currently edits The Dollar Stretcher website http:www.stretcher.com You'll find hundreds of free articles to help you save time and money. Visit Today!

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Stress Matters

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