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I can help people who are looking to use a web-based survey tool.
Also, I have researched and can give recommendations for a cost-effective, excellent quality conference call system as well as an affordable toll-free conference call service.
Email me at Mark@GBM.org.

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At the hack-a-thon session a few days ago, we shared a tool for sharing links - del.icio.us. You can sign-up for a del.icio.us account here. If you start using it, use the tag COaTI for any links you think would be of interest to COaTI participants. We're working on a way to display del.icio.us tags on the COaTI intranet, and should have that working by Monday or Tuesday - December 5th or 6th.

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Hi,
I wonder if people have seen this site that SEIU has put up:
http://www.sinceslicedbread.com/
People can post ideas for a "better America". Until early December people can submit ideas that will be judged. The winner gets $100,000

what do you think of this approach?

Mark Sherman

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How do I make pictures smaller when attaching them to email? or what is the best way to send pictures by email?

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I'd be happy to share my expertise in fuss and cuss troubleshooting. It's a very special technique for fixing whatever technical problem you may have.
I'll admit that it's not fail safe, but sometimes it does work. And it almost always makes you feel better -- at least for a little while.

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how do I connect my computer to the internet through my cell phone?
como activar mi computadora al correo electronico uzando el telefono cellular?

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What software and procedures do people use to easily back-up files including email?

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How do I save to the cd drive on my mac? For instance, if I've created a word document, how can I save it to the cd drive.

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For the past few months, I've been receiving updates from a site called the More stuff 4 Less Bargain Blog.

As the name suggests, it's a site that compiles information on sales/discounts/coupons/etc for various types of tech items ranging from computers to blank CDRs. Every now and then the site as information on discounted sheets, pillows, and other types of housewares, but I generally ignore those.

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You can find out more about Organizer's Database and download a copy of your own at www.organizenow.net. You can also find information on consultants who can help you implement ODB in your organization.

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