Ahhh.... Love Is In The Air

Are you curious about trying an Internet dating site, but have doubts? It can be intimidating if you've never tried it. There are hundreds of sites, and the really good ones require a fee.

The Try Internet Dating web site posts reviews of dating sites. It provides an extensive write-up on the reviewer's experience and then gives a rating.

Then there are the "Personals Ads". Try these, gathered from from Jewish newspapers:

"Divorced Jewish man seeks partner to attend shul with, light Shabbos candles, celebrate holidays, build Sukkah together, attend brisses and Bar Mitzvahs. Religion not important."

"Israeli professor, 41, with 18 years of teaching in my behind. Looking for American-born woman who speaks English very good."

"I am a sensitive Jewish prince to whom you can open your heart to share your innermost thoughts and deepest secrets. Confide in me. I'll understand your insecurities. No fatties, please."

"Jewish male, 34. Very successful, smart, independent, self-made. Looking for girl whose father will hire me."

"Single Jewish woman, 29, into disco, mountain climbing, skiing, track and field. Has slight limp."

Half-Staff, or You Can Get Anything You Want

You can find just about anything on the Internet nowadays. For instance, a friend asked how long should flags be flown at half-staff? Is there a rule, or is half-staff for a deceased President just an arbitrary custom? Using Google to search, it took me about 15 seconds to answer those questions and a lot more.

According to U.S. Code, Title 36, Section 10

The flag shall be flown at half-staff
* thirty days from the death of the President or a former President;
* ten days from the death of the Vice President, the Chief Justice or a retired Chief Justice of the United States, or the Speaker of the House of Representatives;
* from the day of death until interment of
-- an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
-- a Secretary of an executive or military department,
-- a former Vice President, or the Governor of a State, territory, or possession;
* on the day of death and the following day for a Member of Congress.

Now you know.

Home Improvement Help For Everyone

Home Ideas is a research center for consumers, contractors and designers. You'll find information on every aspect of your home.

Click on a specific category and fill out the information form. You'll be mailed product information and offers from manufacturers. You'll also receive an e-mail that contains links for more information.

Kick Back & Have Some Fun

Take a Joyride, Play a Contemplative Game of Solitaire
Need to unwind? Here are some high and low adrenaline ways to let off steam. Click on the link for a description of the game and for download instructions.

Elf Bowling 2: Elves in Paradise
Play a game of shuffleboard with some zany elves.

Dope Wars v2.2
This game has the decidedly controversial premise of putting you in the role of a drug dealer.

Driv3r
Speed through Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York as a driver for hire.

123 Free Solitaire v2.0
Enjoy FreeCell, Four Seasons, and other solitaire games.

Kyodai Mahjongg v19.99
Play this beautifully designed solitaire game by removing 3D tiles from a board.

Some of these are free; some are shareware: try, then buy. Others are "trialware" (unusable after 30 days or so) or demos.

Pasting Text From Another Document (Or Web Site) Into Word

When you copy text from the Web or another document into a Word file, Word will reproduce the typeface, color, and font size displayed in the original page. If you want the pasted text to match the formatting in the destination document, use word's Paste Special feature.

From the Word Menu:
Edit -> Paste Special -> Unformatted Text

Those Were The Days, My Friend......

Back in the 50s, again.
The good stuff - like old postcards - is in the "Flotsam Project". Scroll down until you find it.

Web Sites For Newbies

Refdesk.com mainly focuses on beginning information about the Internet. You'll also find content for people that don't understand basic functions, such as how the mouse works.

If you need information about computer terms and basics, go to Computer Basics.

Anniston County Library combines computer basics, programs, and Internet tutorials all on one page.