Hello and welcome to our regular edition PROMOTE!

I had intended on a special edition this past week, but ended
up in the hospital wed. night, with what I thought was a
heart attack, but turned out to be a bad gall bladder. Spent
2 days in the hospital while they probed and stuck me....grrr.
The problem maker will be coming out in one of the coming weeks
by laser surgery.

Our current backlog of listings is 70+, so if you haven't seen
your ad, its probably because of the backlog. We are at the
1st week of March listings now.

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This Week's FYI:
NetScape 4.51

Well the big whoopa this week appears to be about Internet
Explorer 5.0. I have seen several articles about making the
switch from Netscape to IE. Why? Because IE 5.0 is supposed to
be faster, and incorporate more business features in it.

Personally, I have been using Netscape for the past 5 years and
will probably continue to do so until it proves to be a less
than adequate browser. I downloaded the new version 4.51 last
night, (15 megs - 128 bit encryption) and installed it. This
version appears to be faster than the last, less crashes so far
(none) than what I was having with the other version as well,
although I think I had some corrupted dll files with my old
version causing the crashes. The standard version is about 10
megs to download.

The mail messenger has several new options which include being
able to view your email with all of the folders on the left and
the normal view of a list of messages at the top that are in
that folder and a view of the contents of the highlighted
message at the bottom. Really enhances the email features. All
of these views are configurable, with or without any specific
window.

They suggest in the readme file to uninstall the old version
first. I had installed the new version over the old version
though, and read the readme file afterwards. Figures...grin.
I had no problems doing it this way, all my bookmarks were
still there, my mail was in place and all of my old
configurations were intact, right down to the mail filters.

In fact I wonder if you uninstall the old version if you would
lose your bookmarks, old mail, and configurations? I suggest
backing up the mail and bookmarks when you do the install
regardless of which way you do it. It also says you have to
reboot before running the new version, but again I just had
to try it, it ran fine directly after the install.

All in all the new version seems to be a big improvement over
the previous versions.

Question: Which browser are you using? Which version? Comments
on the browser war?

Internet Explorer
mailto:IE@promotefree.com?subject="IExplorer"

NetScape
mailto:Netscape@promotefree.com?subject="Netscape"
 

Comments:
mailto:comments@promotefree.com

I'll post the results next week.

Gary
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Tips:

Windows 95 tends to leave waste files in the
TEMP directory periodically. These files may be unneeded
data files, files that the program has simply "forgotten" about,
or files created and were not deleted because a program
terminated unusually. To free up some more space on your hard
drive, it may be wise to occasionally go to the WINDOWS\TEMP
directory using "Explorer" and delete the files there.

USE Caution! DO NOT delete files that were created today, or
yesterday. How do you tell when they were created? Look out
beside the file name and you should see a date showing when it
was created or last modified.

Files created or modified several weeks ago are probably safe to
delete. That is the purpose of the temp directory, to hold files
of a temporary nature. If you are not sure which files to delete
then do not worry about using this "trick" unless drive space
gets to a minimum. You can also back up the files in another
folder, then delete them in the WINDOWS\TEMP directory, then
if all programs seem to run as they should, you can then delete
the backup temp directory you created and all the uneeded files
at once. Again proceed with caution when deleting files.

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Here is a tip that works with Windows 3.1 or Win 95.

If you need to edit any of these files:
'config.sys', 'autoexec.bat', 'system.ini', 'win.ini',
'msmail.ini', or 'protocol.ini'.

Click on the "Start" button,
choose "Run,"
type in "Sysedit" (no quotes) and press OK.

All of these files will be opened in their own window so you
can jump from one file to the next making needed changes.

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Want to edit the registry?
(same as above)

Click the Start button,
choose Run
type in regedit

You will then have a tree of the available registry sections.

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Suggested Software, etc.:

FoxMail Email Manager - FREE

32 bit email client that supports full Internet mail functions,
multiple accounts, filters, quick message viewing,
html messages and more.
Similar to Eudora but smaller! Many features.

http://www.aerofox.com/fox

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ActiveIcons - FREE

ActivIcons is a convenient way to change the standard Windows
desktop icons and cursors, without  having to manually locate
and change various Windows Registry settings. ActivIcons also
lets you easily change other settings, such as making icon
text labels transparent, saving your icon desktop layout,
forcing the Windows icon cache to be rebuilt, or even changing
your screen resolution.

http://www.cursorarts.com/ca_prod.html

** Note its free, you will need to scroll down about 3/4 of
the page to come to it - Gary **

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Enjoy the listings! Gary

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New Web site targets family safety with recall notifications.

In 1998, manufacturers issued over 560 product and food recalls,
but most individuals knew about less than five percent of those
warnings. A new web site offers subscribers e-mail notification
of recalls and alerts.
Safetyalerts.com operated by Safe-T-Net, provides personal
e-mail notification of time-critical consumer alert information
http://www.safetyalerts.com
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Joke Email is a FREE weekly ezine full of the funniest jokes!

Every Monday morning as you crawl into work, Joke Email will be
waiting for you, to "Start Your Week Amusingly!!!" You'll be
bent double with some of the jokes, and you'll instantly become
the "Joker of Sales" and tag we all dream of...

With our jokes you'll be able to:

* Wittily reposte to any critism, from anyone (even the boss -
  though not advised)
* Make endless jokes about Rednecks - a certain party piece...
* Become more popular - everyone loves a joker!
* Tell so many "Yo Mama" jokes, people will be *afraid* to mouth
  off about you..
* Make everyone screech with laughter as another Clinton scandal
  rears it's ugly head on Tripp-O-Vision..

Owner:  Tom Evans
Queequak@aol.com
SUBSCRIBE: subscribe@jokeemail.freeservers.com

Joke Email is also online at http://jokeemail.freeservers.com
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If you're a singer or want to be a singer this is the newsletter
for you, The Singer's News. Written and published by famed
vocal teacher, Audrey Hunt, the newsletter comes each month
with tips, articles, vignettes, links, and a Q/A section. It's
free and is about 1000 words each issue. To subscribe send a
message:
singtome-request@mLists.net
and put 'subscribe' in body.

Audrey Hunt
Mzvocal@aol.com
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** Interesting site - Gary **

FRASS ROCK, THE FIRST LIVING METEORITE

All preliminary tests indicate that the Frass Meteorite,
recovered on a ranch near Canadian Texas, represents the first
proof that life evolved on Mars and offers the first evidence
that life can travel between planets.

http://www.micromike.com
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Avalanche of Jobs is a site for writers who are looking for
current job listings on the net. It features job postings, links
to good jobs, job leads, classifieds for writers to advert
their services as well as links to top columnists and major
media. It is located at:
http://www.sunoasis.com

It is run by David Eide.
eide491@earthlink.net
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Extreme Marketing Concept

I want to let you know about a very successful way to do
business on the Internet.

I own my own business and have discovered that the best way
to market my product is by simply letting my customers see it
before they buy it. This concept is called shareware and is most
cost effective when your product is information based.
This method of marketing can be seen by checking out this
site that offers Free information using this concept.

http://www.secrets2success.com/special6040
mailto:webmaster@enetmkg.net
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Many of us dream of being a high roller on the stock market,
playing fast and loose with thousands of dollars each day.
However, most of us lack the income to support such a habit.
With Virtual Exchange that dream may now be only a mouse click
away. Virtual Exchange is an online stock market simulation,
allowing customers the opportunity to play real stock markets
with virtual dollars, along with the chance to win real prizes.

http://www.vexchange.com
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Finding an accounting software system that fits your business is
a challenging task at best. Once you've finally made a decision,
finding a qualified consultant is just as hard. Frustrating,
isn't it?

There's an easier way! Let CPA Online do your homework for you.
Simply fill out our Online Request for Proposal, specifying
exactly what your business is looking for in an accounting
system.

We'll distribute your RFP, free of charge, to our network of
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contacted by some of the most knowledgable people in the field.

Mike Budiac, CPA - mbudiac@cpassoc.com
http://www.cpaonline.com/
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ISN'T THAT WHAT INTERNET BUSINESS IS ALL ABOUT? Introducing the
ezine newsletter that gets to the point. The how and the why of
making it all work.

"ON THE INTERNET...Making Sense. Making Money." We've combined
marketing experience and technical know-how into one ezine
newsletter. Quick insights, valuable tips, straight-ahead news,
cost-cutting knowledge. YOU CAN make your internet business
work.

We can show you how. Bi-weekly delivery, FREE, direct to your
email address. Subscribe today at:
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** This is a neat site here - Gary **

Lets you type anything and it will instantly give you the
translation in another language of your choice.

http://babelfish.altavista.digital.com/cgi-bin/translate
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** Ooopps Little late on this one - Gary **

You Are Cordialy Invited to attend the official launch of
Horizons Interactive (LIVE VIA SATELLITE)
March 8, 1999 - Worldwide on the Internet.
www.shophorizonsmall.com/livelaunch
Horizons I-Mall is the first and only I-Mall to be live and
interactive.

Become part of history as new advanced internet technologies
are introduced.
Then go to www.horizonsmall.com/glofininc to use the Unique
Technology of Horizons Interactive. Discover One Stop Check Out.
One Stop Search and Drill.
Down Technology - Instant Call Button.
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The Better Golf Institute has a subscriber list to people who
would like to get the top Golf Course and Resort Reviews every
week. To subscribe send an email to:
join-bgigolfresorts@sparklist.com
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Have you submitted to search engines and just aren't
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KidsWithEpilepsy on onelist.com

This list is to be a forum of support and friendship for kids
with epilepsy. It is by a kid for kids.  Topics will include
their epilepsy as well as their talents and inerests, or life in
general.  It is moderated by an adult for their protection.
More information can be obtained at:
http://members.aol.com/edensierra/epilep.htm

To subscribe go to:
http://www.onelist.com/subscribe/KidsWithEpilepsy
or send a blank email to:
KidsWithEpilepsy-subscribe@onelist.com

Owner:  Edensierra  edensierra@aol.com
Moderator:  Halie Hager   halieva@aol.com
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NAME: The PROFIT International ProfitGram Newsletter

DESCRIPTION: You get tips, tricks, secrets, late-breaking news
and special offers about how to make money on the Internet now
and in the future. Our newsletter will show you what you need
to do to profit on the Internet...WORLDWIDE!

HOW TO SUBSCRIBE:
mailto:chris@PROFITinternational.com?subject=subscribe
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Your Trick a Day is a free daily e-zine with tricks and stunts
to amaze and amuse your friends and colleagues.
To subscribe, send an e-mail to
trick@aladdin.com.au
with join as the subject

Further information; johnw@aladdin.com.au
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Subject: NEW: EC.Edge - Monthly eCommerce Strategies, Trends &
News

Get a strategic monthly snapshot of what's happending in
eCommerce from a business perspective.

EC.Edge delivers summaries and thoughts on what's happening with
eCommerce today. It looks at interesting worldwide
events/activites as they relate to key Electronic Commerce and
Internet marketing trends.

View the latest issues and subscribe online:

http://ecnow.com/ec.edge/ or

mailto:subscribe.ec.edge@ecnow.com?subject=promote+subscribe
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BUSYMOM FREE WEEKLY INFORMATION  MARKETINGTIPS E-ZINE: We offer
information, resources (She writes her own articles and features
one article from well-known marketers)..We even add a little
something different every now and then (ie. Romance, parents,
marriage articles) We do accept advertisments, article
submission, ad swap, etc. You may used her articles for yourself
if signature file is kept intact.
To join:
http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/busymom
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** Kirk and his wife Kelley both make their living full time
on the internet with a full array of services. This should
prove to be an informative newsletter - Gary **

Announcing a new e-zine for MEN ONLY.

Business Men At Home will begin distribution via
e-mail on March 15,1999, and will be distributed
bi-monthly.

Issues will include related articles, news,tips, ideas,
quotes, humor, and much more.

DON'T MISS A SINGLE ISSUE! To subscribe
mailto:bmah-subscribe@egroups.com

Listowner: Kirk Williams of K. Williams Resources
mailto:kdwilliams@thenett.com
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Online Golf Solutions Newsletter

This ezine will relate to just about anyone, as long as they
love golf. It is specifically geared for the golf pro,
superintendent-type, but there's good info here for everyone.
There will always be some sort of golf info here (such as the
Quote of the month, and Joke of the month). This ezine will
also have info for the webmaster, designer, or anyone else
interested  in designing quality sites. There will always be a
golf thread running through the entire ezine.

To subscribe, visit the main page at:
http://www.onlinegolfsolutions.com
or send a blank email to:
subscribe@onlinegolfsolutions.com with the
word SUBSCRIBE in the Subject field.
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IT'S HERE located at http://its.here.virtualave.net
is a new easy to use directory that is growing by leaps and
bounds. During the first month, we acquired over 140 categories
with over 1200 links.

This site is unique for numerous reasons:

Quick loading pages to make finding what you are looking for
easier and faster.

Wide assortment of categories with some sites being listed in
multiple categories.

Rotating links, once a week, the first link in each category is
dropped to the last position and all others are moved up a
notch. Why? Because we all want to be first. Plus visitors often
click on the first few links that catches their eye.

Webmasters are allowed to use their own unique description of
their site.

Thank You,
Beckie Staley
IT'S HERE!
http://its.here.virtualave.net
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Nature's Radiance - All Natural Skin and Hair Care!
The fastest growing natural hair and skin care company in the
USA, with salon quality, highly effective products. Our 100%
all-natural formulas work wonders to beautify hair after
curling, straightening, bleaching, coloring, or chemical
treatments. Lifetime, money-back guarantee.   Order online at
www.naturesradiance.com, or call toll free 1-877-NATURE-6
(1-877-628-8736).
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Personal HealthCare Management
List owner: Dave Roberts
List Manager: K. Williams Resources

For people who want to take control of their own
healthcare. Specializing in Smart/Anti-Aging drugs,
Chronic Pain Management. Learn how to purchase
pharmaceuticals from foreign countries! To subscribe,
mailto:phcm-subscribe@kwresources.com
or visit the site at http://www.success123.com
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Again we would love to hear any comments on what you would like
to see more of in PROMOTE! Any and all comments are welcome.
Thanks again for reading PROMOTE!

Help us to grow, pass PROMOTE! along to a friend that you think
might enjoy it.

Gary Knuckles
mailto:comments_pr@promotefree.com
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