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  • Microsoft Word

    November 12, 2009

    • CTRL+F4 (Closes Active Window) ALT+F4 (closes program Window)Works with any window program. CTRL+V (Paste) CTRL+C (Copy) CTRL+X(cut)(Some convenient functions without bothering to use mouse)Microsoft Office 2003. menu bar can be edited by right clicking and choosing customize...Choose customize and edit Menus as per your requirement and Toolbars as per your requirment, please remember the heavier ...
  • The Formula for Survival.

    October 24, 2009

    •      The number one rule in survival is to help yourself first. If things aren't going right for you, how can you help someone else?      Imagine that you're in a plane crash or a boat wreck and you are the only one that knows how to survive any type of weather in any outdoor condition. Now imagine that you start seeing to other survivers and begin helping them, ignoring the oozing cuts ...
  • Elizabeth Lyon: Giving Back

    October 20, 2009

    • Many of you have met Elizabeth Lyon and have enjoyed her quick wit and openness, while an even larger number of you have used her books on writing and editing...for your own writing and for your students'.  I received this email and thought we might get something moving for Elizabeth. About six weeks ago Elizabeth was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis of the spine. She will have a full ...
  • What is PAYA?

    October 10, 2009

    • What is PAYA? In yesterdays blog, I mentioned about http://bringya2pa.blogspot.com... So what is it all about?PAYA is a coalition of Pennsylvania’s young adult authors, bloggers, librarians, readers, and other book-lovers. Our mission is two-fold: 1. To share the love we have for young adult literature with others in our state 2. To raise money to support Pennsylvania’s libraries, with a ...
  • Screaming Lethargy

    September 26, 2009

    • September 26  SCREAMING LETHARGY    The screaming lethargy of being alive after many years of wanting something else, the exhaustion of pulsing, breathing, waves and waves of thinking.  Yet as tired as I am, I am.  Here without a doubt, I stand.  No crawling for I have not fallen, no climbing for I have reached the plain.  I wait for the rain to wash over me, the truth to run through me, ...
  • Megaphone

    September 22, 2009

    • September 22  MEGAPHONE   The point of surviving, or maybe the goal after survival, is enabling the voices of victims to be heard, starting with my own.  I allow the surging waves of thought and feeling to rush the gates and exit.  I try to bleed the bad with and without the use of leaches.  So much is stumbled upon rather than sought after.  Some things hound me; I run down the street ...
  • Trumpet Blaring News and Helpful Links

    August 25, 2009

    • I’m going to start today’s blog with a just a little piece blowing my own trumpet.Yesterday my book “Across the Pond” reached the BIG 100 reviews status on AmazonI am so pleased that that many people have taken time not only to read my book, but to review it as well.Any way I said I would try and help people out with free software, useful links etc. There are plenty around these are ...
  • Writers: Need Advice, Encouragement, Answers to Burning Questions?

    June 16, 2009

    • Every month, I host a free coaching call for writers on the third Thursday of the month. This week, on June 18, the call, from 5 - 6 p.m. PST, will look at how to make scenes pop. In addition, I'll respond to any questions you have. Stuck? Struggling? Need some help with daily momentum, mastery of craft or marketing your book? Let's talk. To register for the call (and get the phone number and ...
  • MAX NEEDS HELP UPDATE

    June 5, 2009

    •  Hi all:If you haven't heard: in brief: My brother's house was robbed last night. In the thief's haste to get away he ran over my brother's dog.  She's in great pain and needs to see the vet, but since they got my brother's money as well as his tv, meds etc. he doesn't have the cash to get her to the vet for medical attention.I've set up an account at Westridge Animal Hospital. You can donate ...
  • MAX THE CHOW NEEDS HELP

    June 5, 2009

    • Good morning In brief, my brother got robbed last night. Max his chow mix was hit by therobber's car while trying to defend her home. She is in need of veternaryattention but Zack doesn't have any money. I am trying to set up an account fordonations to go straight to Westridge Animal Hospital in Texarkana, Texas so she can get the medical attention she desparately needs. She's everything to him ...