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LEISURE INTERESTS
Using a word processor program or any other computer application has more similarities
to using a typewriter or pencil and paper than you might think. If you make a mistake
just cross it out
However, try this border with a typewiter!
Try typing upside down
CAN REALLY GROW ON YOU
I have always been interested computer languages. In the ancient days of computers
I took a course in a programing language called PL1 (I told you it was a long time ago).
That was the only formal computer language course I took. I taught myself Basic and
and Pascal. I could not get into Visual C or Visual Basic. Then I discovered
HTML & JAVASCRIPT
HTML (HyperText Mark-up Language) is easier to learn than traditional programing languages. So how did I learn to write web pages? I found this web site by accident while I was searching for something else. (I don't think I ever found it!) The home page has links to dozens of easy to understand tutorials. At least the majority of the tutorials are easy to understand!) Joe Burns is the master behind the HTML Goodies web site. HTML GOODIES NIC'S JavaScript page allows you to cut and paste Java Scripts. Since Java Script is much more difficult to learn than HTML these scripts are very useful. NIC'S JAVASCRIPT PAGE HTML Goodies and Nic's sites are more diversified than the title indicates. Now that you have created your own web page, put it on the internet at no cost. Many internet providers are offering their customers the option of developing their own website without an additional fee. Geocities allows 15 MB of web space and you still have your choice of internet provider. GEOCITIES Audio and visual effects can be either stimulating or annoying. Suppose you were clicking on a website as usual without expecting CHANGE PAGE AND SOUND EFFECTS I'll select YAHOO and IWON.COM where you can win cash while you search or browse CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY SITE'S SEARCH ENGINE You can add your web site pages to multiple search engines at the link below: Sometimes when you enter a web site you get a new window to appear SECOND BROWSER WINDOW You can open and sample multiple pages at one time Or you can open one of several web pages at random Found this great site that I thought you might be interested in -- MyPoints.com. It's free and they pay you with Points to visit other sites, read your email, buy stuff online, fill out surveys, etc. Then you can redeem your Points for great stuff like free rentals from Blockbuster, Eddie Bauer or Barnes and Noble gift certificates, frequent flier miles and more. They also have a free internet access. Not bad, huh? So if you join, I'll get an extra 100 Points, and you can get up to 150 Points just for signing up. Your mouse can be neutralized - click below: If you see text or images like those below - It is time to GET OFF the INTERNET! If you are getting dizzy turn off the computer Let gravity dominate the computer electronics by clicking below This links to the science page but no explanation of this phenomena will be explained there. INTERNET GRAVITY BOOKS There had to be a first time! It was with "Amazon.com" that I finally built up enough courage to use my credit card to buy books (or anything) on the internet. UH OH! Now that I think about it, I used my credit card on day one when I signed up for my monthly internet service. I should give the competition some mention. My favorite book store has always been BARNES and NOBLE I have found that AMAZON.COM has the best prices for books and CD's and even the cartridge for my printer.
However, I don't buy books often. I take them out of the library. Either I'm economical,
cheap or I'm saving money for computer related expenses. I live in New York City which
has three separate library systems. The main branches are listed below:
You might want to know what books I'm buying or taking out of the library. I'd guess
more than 50% of the books I read are SF. See the SCIENCE FICTION section below
SCIENCE FICTION
I have always been a science fiction fan - that includes books, television and movies.
I DON'T attend conventions. I like hard science fiction which is based on
scientific principles and theoretical possibilities.
I do not care for science fantasy even though the two get mixed together.
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