Newsletter March 15, 2002

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                        Friday, March 15, 2002
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              ___I N   T H I S   W E E K S   I S S U E___
                                   
     1.   WHAT'S NEW IN COUNTRY HOMETOWN THIS WEEK
     2.   PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO
     3.   TECH SUPPORT AND EDUCATION
          -    Looking for another browser?
     4.   COOL E-ZINES - E-MAIL NEWSLETTERS AND MAGAZINES
          -    Physics and Science newsletters and Journals
          -    New Jour Newsletters and Journals
     5.   INTERNET NEWS
          -    PA For Business Web Site Looking for Focus Group
          -    Internet NEXTCARD folds
     6.   FEATURED SITE OF THE WEEK
          -     Pennsylvania Labor Links
     7.   COOL SITES OF THE WEEK
          -    Here are a variety of shopping sites – enjoy!
          
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               WHAT’S NEW IN COUNTRY HOMETOWN THIS WEEK
                                   
     
     GLORIA’S KITCHEN
     Do  you have family members who don’t like vegetables?  Try  this
     carrot  dish;  it  has a sweet taste that will  please  even  the
     fussiest taste buds.
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     ipe **Copy and paste address in the address bar at the top  of
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                 http://www.kiskivalley.com/inspired/
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                      PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO
                                   
                                   
     HEINZ HALL-PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION
     http://www.kiskivalley.com/topics/music.shtml?community=0&cate
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     MADAMA BUTTERFLY AT THE BENEDUM CENTER
     http://www.kiskivalley.com/topics/music.shtml?community=0&cate
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     SPRING DANCE PERFORMANCE
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     WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST GALA
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                      TECH SUPPORT AND EDUCATION
     
     Q. I don't like the Explorer or Netscape. Any other choices?
     
     A.  If  you're sick of Microsoft bloat ware and AOL/Netscape's
     indifference, there's a new version of Opera around. Billed as
     'the fastest browser on earth' the new version is Opera 6  and
     you  can read all about it at the Opera site. If you like what
     you  see, download a copy and give it a trial run. There is  a
     free  version  and a paid version.  We did, and  it  certainly
     looks   rather   cool!   Click  here   to   find   out   more!
     http://www.opera.com/
     
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            COOL E-ZINES - E-MAIL NEWSLETTERS AND MAGAZINES
     
                       NEWSLETTERS AND JOURNALS
     http://www.hep.net/documents/newsletters/newsletters.html
     
     If  you have at least two to three degrees and understand the
     complexities  of science and physics, then you  should  visit
     this site to see all the newsletters and journals.
     
     
             NEW JOUR ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS AND JOURNALS
                     http://gort.ucsd.edu/newjour/
     
     There  are  over  11,560  journals and  newsletters  listings
     archived  at this site. Most are scholarly, but there  is  an
     immense variety in these listings. If you have a little time,
     check it out.
     
         [Check newsletters and magazines before subscribing]
     
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                    FEATURED COOL SITE OF THE WEEK
                                   
                       Pennsylvania Labor Links
                http://www.xpdnc.com/links/louspa.html
     
     There  are 242 labor links listed here for Pennsylvania,  many
     of  which are the labor unions and the area offices. Each  one
     is  hot linked to a web site, giving you local information. At
     the  bottom  of this site are other states you can  visit  for
     labor links.
     
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                             INTERNET NEWS
     
     PA OPEN4BUSINESS SEEKS INPUT FOR FOCUS GROUP
     PAOpen4Business,  a  Commonwealth  web  site  geared  toward
     entrepreneurs,  is seeking 6-8 business owners/entrepreneurs
     who  have  used the site and would be willing to participate
     in  a  Customer Focus Group beginning later this month.  The
     focus group will help identify what additions would be  most
     beneficial  to  the  site  to  enhance  its  usability   and
     effectiveness as an economic development tool.
     PAOpen4Business is the result of the Commonwealth's goal  to
     make  Pennsylvania the easiest place in the world to  start,
     sustain,  and  expand  a  business.  This  web  site   gives
     entrepreneurs  "one  door" to access  business  information,
     explore  financial options and download or complete many  of
     the  important forms necessary to start and grow a business.
     For more information, contact Joe Deklinski at 717 214-6739,
     or email Jdeklinski@state.pa.us. You can visit the site at:
     http://www.paopen4business.state.pa.us/
     
     NEXTCARD CREDIT CARD CRUMBLES
     Internet  credit card operation NextCard Inc.,  now  trading
     for  14  cents  a  share, became a skeleton  company  today,
     shedding  90 percent of its employees and asking  Nasdaq  to
     delist  its  stock effective March 18. 0San  Francisco-based
     NextCard,  saw  its  stock crash last October  when  banking
     regulators   told  the  company  that  its  online   banking
     subsidiary, NextBank, would have to categorize certain fraud
     losses as credit losses and would have to apply them to  its
     loan  loss  reserves.  The  Phoenix-based  banking  arm   of
     NextCard  was  shut  down  by the  feds  last  month.  Today
     NextCard  said  it is cutting 546 jobs, leaving  a  skeleton
     staff  of  65  people. The company said it  has  reached  an
     amended  agreement with the FDIC in its capacity as receiver
     for  NextBank  under which it is transferring its  portfolio
     servicing  operations  to  the  FDIC.  NextCard  agreed   to
     continue  providing, for a minimum of three months,  certain
     administrative services and a nonexclusive license  for  the
     company's intellectual property.
     
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                C O O L   S I T E S   T H I S   W E E K
                                   
     ___SHOPPING SITES___
     
     Alfa Mall Golf Shopping on line
     Alfa Mall Golf Shopping provides golfers all accessories and
     equipment  for  their  golfing needs.  Free  golf  tips  and
     instructions. http://www.alfamall.com/
     
     Champion Air On Line
     On-line  catalog  with  shopping cart for  air  compressors,
     wet/dry  vacs, air tools, pressure washers, including  parts
     and accessories. http://www.air-on-line.com/
     
     Shopping On-line 20,000,000 Products
     Internet Shopping Network featuring over 20,000,000  quality
     products  and  services for your shopping  needs.  The  best
     companies  on  the  internet for software,  jewelry,  gifts,
     electronics, gift baskets: http//www.sell-free.com/retail
     
     Costume Jewelry, Victorian Jewelry at Antiquing On Line
     Featuring   vintage  costume  jewelry,  Victorian   jewelry,
     antique  estate  jewelry, antique cameos, Edwardian,  Czech,
     Art Deco, purses, compacts, lockets, watches and more in  an
     on-line shopping catalogue. http://www.antiquingonline.com/
     
     The On-line Shopping Mall
     The    On-line    Shopping   Mall   hosts:1-800-FLOWERS.COM,
     Amazon.com, Avon, Brooks Brothers, Delia*s, Disneystore.com,
     ESPIRIT,   FTD,   Hickory   Farms,   crew.com,   Maidenform,
     OfficeMax.com, Paul Fredrick, and many more stores featuring
     a wide variety: http://www.targetexpress.com/
     
     Camera Craft Shop On-Line
     Photo,   and   imaging  related  information,   links,   and
     equipment. http://www.cameracraft.com/
     
     Fitt On-Line Shopping
     Specializing  in Polar heart rate monitors and  accessories.
     Site  provides  tips and recommendations for purchasing  and
     using heart rate monitors. http://www.proten.com/
     
     The Made In Italy On Line Home Page
     Index  to Made * In * Italy * On * Line, a web about Italy's
     best  such  as Fashion and Design, Wine and Food,  Shopping,
     Sports and Auto, and Italy's first virtual art gallery  with
     regular newsletters. http://www.made-in-italy.com/
     
     QVC.com
     Check  out  the  safest  and most convenient  way  to  shop.
     QVC.com  has  over  100,000  brand  name  products  covering
     electronics,  home,  kitchen, office, fashion,  jewelry  and
     much more. We are the largest general merchant store online.
     100% satisfaction guaranteed.  http://www.qvc.com/
     
     Finish Line
     Shop  online for brand name athletic, outdoor and  lifestyle
     footwear, activewear and accessories for the whole family.
     http://www.finishline.com
     
     Yahoo! Shopping
     Consumers   can   search   shopping   categories   such   as
     electronics,  books, music, apparel and  sporting  goods  to
     find items and compare prices.  http://shopping.yahoo.com/
     
     Liberator Medical Supply
     Shop  online  from  a  full  line of  mobility,  mastectomy,
     respiratory,  diabetes, and infusion  products  and  testing
     supplies.  http://www.liberatormedical.com
     
     JC Whitney
     On-line   shopping   for  replacement  parts   and   vehicle
     accessories    for    cars,    trucks    and    motorcycles.
     http://www.jcwhitney.com/
     
     Shopping Aide
     Featuring  an  extensive, categorized directory  of  on-line
     shopping  sites  with a search engine and  visitor  ratings.
     Listings are well maintained and current.
     http://www.shoppingaide.com/
     
     Seymour's Selected Seeds
     Annual, perennial, and vegetable (including organic)  seeds.
     Request a mail-order catalogue, or on-line shopping.
     http://www.seymourseeduk.com/
     
     Flags Unlimited, Inc
     Manufacturer  of  American,  state,  international,  sports,
     historical, military and other flags and banners. Secure on-
     line shopping. http://www.usflags.com/
     
     Distinct Furniture
     Furniture   for   the   entire   home.   Shopping   on-line.
     http://www.distinctfurniture.com/
     
     ConceptsJewelry
     Offers product information on hypoallergenic jewelry as well
     as  locations  and  contact  information  for  area  stores.
     http://www.conceptsjewelry.com
     
     On-line Marine Web Store
     Discount marine equipment for sailing yachts and power boats
     navigation  equipment, safety products,  radio  accessories,
     outboard engines, general marine chandlery.
     http://www.on-line-marine.com/
     
     Christian Internet Television CITV Network
     Portal site features a large number of shopping sites - look
     for the list. http://citv.com
     
     Safeshopping.org
     American Bar Association-created resource furnishes  details
     about  shopping  safely online. Addresses security,  privacy
     and payment issues. http://www.safeshopping.org/
     
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