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.
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.
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!”
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.”
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.
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.
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!
Arty flying the Oregon coast.
Check it out, folks! Follow the link to read more about Arty’s flight from Sandy, OR to Lakeland, FL in her Maxair Drifter.
Our new web site is online! If you visited our old site, you’ll notice a number of changes. Foremost, is the ability to pay for and then immediately download the PDF version of Carol Plotnick’s Flying Wires – still offered at the low, introductory price of $4.50. We want to thank Arron Rasmussen at iDEVSPOT for, DigiVendor, a software package that made the magic happen! Arron helped this newbie over the hurdles I encountered while working with html in cyber space.
Perhaps the most notable addition to the Chrysalis Publications, LLC organization is our new virtual assistant division. The company is now offering various services online which a few years ago were only performed in an office environment. I will post our services, along with the hourly rates. Depending on the project, some services may be negotiated on a fixed fee basis. If you need the services of an experienced administrative assistant, please complete the online form and we will call you back within 1 to 2 business days.
Another important part of the web site is this blog. So as not to update and re-publish the web site frequently, this blog will serve as a bulletin board. In addition to announcements about the latest changes, services and products, there will also be note-worthy personal posts. I have been doing volunteer community service for a number of years and it means a lot to me to be of service to people in my community. With hard economic times facing most of us, I will share with you some of the activities I’ve been involved in and I will write a few good words about the organizations I feel make a difference in peoples’ lives. I feel that now, more than ever, volunteer service is so important.
As for a brief explanation of the blog for visitors not familiar with the news format, you may see what looks like a hodge-podge of unrelated posts and comments. However, by using the Search, Categories list and Archives features, you will be able to view a page with only the posts you want to read. For example, you want to see what was written about “self publishing.” Type “self publishing” in the Search box and click the “Search” button. If you want to browse the Category list, click on the arrows next to “Select Category” and a drop-down box will appear. Choose a category and all posts labeled for that category will appear. If you read a post in January, but aren’t sure what category or word to search for, click on the January archives and you’ll see only the posts written in that month.
Along the right side of the blog, you’ll find links to various web sites – some specialized and some of personal interest. Under the W.W.W. heading – what we refer to as the World Wide Workplace – is a list of clients or organizations we have worked with. A few of these will also appear under other headings because of the nature of their business.
Feel free to look around and become familiar with our web site and blog. Bookmark our web site and subscribe to our blog – we look forward to hearing from you!
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| Location: | Viet Nam, Thanh Hoá |
| Activity: | General Store |
| Location: | Lebanon, |
| Activity: | Personal Products Sales |
| Location: | Tanzania, |
| Activity: | Butcher Shop |
