Today, when we applied for the Amazon e-book agreement, Chrysalis Publications, LLC put the wheels in motion for adding Flying Wires to the Kindle format. Once the agreement is approved, we can take the next step in this process and as things progress, we’ll keep you posted. Flying Wires is still available in PDF format for immediate download at $4.50 until tomorrow. The price will increase on March 1.
February 27, 2009
February 25, 2009
Paddling for a Worthy Cause
Christian and Wesley Hosie of Taunton, Somerset County, United Kingdom, are planning to cross the English Channel in their kayaks. The young men are trying to raise money for Children with Leukaemia. They’ll begin the 4 to 6 hour crossing sometime between May 23 and 30. For more information click here.
February 22, 2009
Flying Wires Intro Sale Ending
Chrysalis Publications, LLC’s first novel, Flying Wires, is still on sale at the introductory price of $4.50. However, online orders for the PDF received after 28 February, will be processed at the new price of $5.50. Please order your copy today. As ultralight adventurer, Arty Trost, says, “It’s a real page turner!”
February 20, 2009
Angie’s List
Yesterday, Chrysalis Publications, LLC registered with both the Washington and Baltimore chapters of Angie’s List. One of their slogans, “Get reliable feedback before you hire.” accurately describes this professional online resource for matching contractors, medical professionals, mechanics and secretarial services – to name only a few – with customers.
With more and more people flipping through web pages, like they used to flip through the pages in a telephone book, an Angie’s List contractor’s current information and detailed profile is paired up with favorable [or not] reviews of Angie’s List members. Members subscribe to the list on a monthly, yearly or longer basis. The staff at Angie’s List read all of the reports submitted by members before the reports and the businesses are posted online. Companies do not pay to be listed on Angie’s List.
In fact, although the Chrysalis listings won’t actually appear in a current vendor search at the Angie’s List web site, when a customer submits a report and it’s posted on the List, it will give future and repeat customers a report card and additional information about Chrysalis Publications, LLC. We will post an update as our customers post their reviews.
As manager of Chrysalis Publications, LLC, and a potential customer, I also paid for a subscription. I now have the opportunity to look up and review local computer repair or phone services, for example, via Angie’s List before I contact someone for service.
For more information about Angie’s List, click here. For stories in the news, here.
February 18, 2009
Softpedia
In looking for software upgrades and installation instructions last night, I came across a rather unique web site – Softpedia. Don’t let their “…the encyclopedia of free software downloads!” one-liner lead you in the wrong direction. Yes. They have, what I think is one of the most comprehensive, easy-to-use and attractive web sites devoted to free software that I’ve seen in a long time. But, their site doesn’t stop there. They post news about software, various electronic products and the people who make/design them. You’ll find reviews and analysis. What drew me to them were their precise instructions for installing Ubuntu ver. 8.04 [Hardy Heron]. So, if you’re shopping or just keeping tabs on the cycber marketplace, Softpedia is definitely worth a look. As another slogan announces, “Updated one minute ago.”
February 15, 2009
Privacy ‘n Protection in a Public World
Like many people who search the Internet, send E-mail or work online, I’ve occasionally been the target of SPAM and viruses. Over the years, I’ve found an easy way to help cut down on the SPAM attacks and viral volleys. Let’s cut to the chase – if an e-mail address is visible, it can be “mined” from a server or from the address book of a computer that’s been hit with the kind of virus that copies all e-mail addresses, replicates itself and then mails its offspring to those addresses. When you receive the E-mail, the From: address may be that of a friend – unaware their computer was infected. The number one way to prevent this is to BCC: [blind carbon copy] your recipients. Servers won’t “see” these addresses *and* when the e-mail arrives, none of the addresses will be deposited onto your friends’ computers. Many E-mail programs save or collect E-mail addresses, whether you record them as a separate address in your address book or not. Try this way of sending E-mail for awhile and tell your friends – particularly the ones who send all their friends and family members E-mail addresses in the To: or CC: fields. In the case of SPAM, it may not harm your computer, but it’s cyber junk mail. It’s up to you if you want to encourage it or not.
For some folks, not only are the SPAM/virus attacks an issue, privacy is, too. They don’t want their e-mail address popping up in unknown e-mail boxes or such public meeting sites like Facebook. One sure way to discover what’s been in your E-mail “collection” bin – and the E-mail accounts of your friends and family, as well – is to join Facebook. Talk about an E-mail address miner! You’ll see “potential” friends pop up that you haven’t a clue as to who they are. Your best guess is that they were on the To: or CC: E-mail list that was attached to an e-mail from one of your friends or family.
To wrap up, whether you’re concerned about privacy or not, viruses are a big deal. Occasionally, even with a current update of Norton AnitVirus or McAfee, a virus or trojan, et al will sneak in and cause trouble in the chicken coop. Aside from not opening any attachment from anyone you don’t know – and even those people you DO know – hiding E-mail addresses in the BCC: field will make it more difficult for the buggers to spread. Do your part and remind your friends, colleagues and family.
February 13, 2009
On the Wires
I spent some time this week contacting people about their virtual assistant needs. Hopefully, the more folks I contact, the better my chances that Chrysalis Publications, LLC’s new division will attract some clients. Tomorrow’s another day.
February 12, 2009
Jack Zianni – 1924-2008
In September 2007, I had the pleasure of attending the Gathering of Mustangs and Legends as a free lance writer for Light Sport and Ultralight Flying magazine. I probably saw Jack’s P-51 while we were there; however, I didn’t have a chance to meet Jack. For those who knew him or who are familiar with the war in which he fought, I honor his life by passing along this information. Fair skies, Jack!
