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** Tip Of The Day – Keyboard Bumps

** Trivia

** Quote of the Day

** A Global Network By Michael Angier

** Grins – Signs that you are on a redneck's computer

** "Cooking for the Empty Nest" – Pasta primavera

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Keyboard Bumps

Look down at your keyboard and locate the letters  "F" and "J."  Those two letters happen to have a little "bump" on them. It's just a little line that goes across the key that sticks up a little like a bump. The two bumps are there to help you position your hands on the keyboard in the correct places, without having to look down. All you have to do is feel around for those two bumps and your right and left hands will be in the right spots. I'm sure you already know this, but the correct way is to place your left index finger on the F key and your right index finger on the J key. You then just line up the rest of your fingers on the other keys to begin typing.

So, the little bumps are there just to make sure your hands are in the correct position. And if you think about it, they can help you start typing without having to look down as well. Just feel around for the right spots and before you know it, you won't have to look at your keyboard at all when you type.

A Global Network By Michael Angier

How to Cash in on the New International Currency

Any banker will tell you--if they're completely honest--that your greatest financial asset is your ability to earn income. It's not your house, your bank accounts or your car. They don't actually want your collateral, they want your payments. What's important to them is your ability to earn money on an ongoing basis. That ability is based on your health (your capacity to work), your knowledge, your skills, your reputation and your experience.

It's also based on who you know.

It's always been that way. Have you ever closed a sale simply because you had an existing relationship with your buyer? Conversely, you've probably lost a sale or an account because your prospect went to the same fraternity as your competitor or something similar.

It might not be fair, but it's the way things work. You can lament the unfair- ness of the setup or you can make it work for you. And with today's techno- logy, you can network globally, and work with people you haven't even met face to face.

No matter how technically savvy we become, business still comes down to relationships. People like doing business with people they know and like. Who you know and how well you know them counts for as much--if not  more--than what you know and how good your product/service is.

In my studies of successful people, I've found that every one of them can attribute a large portion of their achievement to the help of and association with other people. They were led to someone who could help them and they did. People like to help others--they really do. When it comes to networking, the words of Zig Ziglar were never more true, "You can get anything you want in life if you will just help enough other people get what they want."

And that's what it's about--helping other people. No matter what you do for work--whether you realize it or not--you're in the networking business. When you network people together, everyone wins--you and the people whom you connect.

Most of them will appreciate and remember what you've done for them and return the favor. The idea is to develop a global network of people and organizations--one that you'll continue to build upon and that will help you throughout your career.

When you leave your present position, your contact list can be your ticket to a new job and/or new business. I recommend you keep your own contact list and not rely upon that of your employer. In fact, you could even be sued by your former employer if they feel you've taken lists and infor- mation that was proprietary.

I keep track of everyone I meet. It takes only a moment to enter their names, address and telephone information, as well as a couple of personal notes about them. I track them for two reasons: what I might do for them and what they might do for me. Be sure to exchange business cards with every- one with whom you come in contact.

Your contact list--your network of coworkers, business associates, friends, golfing buddies and the like is a gold mine. Treat it like one, and you'll have an abundant supply of the New International Currency.

You must work your list. Maintain contact. Networking is a contact sport. Call people. Send them referrals. Mail copies of articles they'd find interesting. If you want to build and maintain relationships, you have to be proactive.

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Michael Angier is founder and CIO (Chief Inspiration Officer) of SuccessNet --a support network helping people and businesses grow and prosper. Get their free Resource Book ($27 value) of products, services and tools for running your business more effectively. And most of the over 150 resources are FREE to access and use. http://SuccessNetResources.com http://SuccessNet.org

  A Little Humor to Start the Week 

Signs that you are on a redneck's computer
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- The keyboard is camouflaged.

- The password is "bubba."

- The screen has a Dale Earnhardt sticker on it.

- The monitor is up on blocks.

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A elderly gentleman was strolling through a quiet residential neighborhood when he came upon a little boy sitting on the curb, crying. "What's the trouble, son?" he asked. "Are you lost?"

"Worse than that," the youngster sobbed. "Mom lost her book on child rearing and now she's using her own judgement!"

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I was having trouble with my computer. So I called Richard, the 11-year old next door whose bedroom looks like Mission Control, and asked him to come over.

Richard 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."

Richard 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 the little twirp.

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Riddle

Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono.
What is the name of the fifth daughter?

Do you know the answer? Scroll down to find the solution.

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In America, anybody can be president.
That's one of the risks you take.

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"Cooking for the Empty Nest"
Recipe of the Week

Pasta primavera

2 ts Olive oil
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c Fresh green beans, cut into 1/2" pieces
1/2 c Fresh broccoli, chopped
1/2 c Zucchini, very thinly sliced
1 c Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 t thyme, salt & pepper
1/4 t basil, oregano and marjoram
1 oz Salami,thinly sliced & diced
1 oz Mozzarella cheese, shredded

In a non-stick skillet, saute the first 5 ingredients. Add remaining ingredients, except cheese; cook, covered for 10 minutes. Add shredded mozzarella cheese, heat till melted. Serve over 1 cup of cooked Angel Hair Pasta, topped with 2 tsp. of grated Parmesan cheese.

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Yours in cooking - Sue

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