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This Issue: Atlantic.Net@Home • How Veterans Day Began • Wacky Webcams • New at Surf.Atlantic.Net • Tips for Exchanging Graphics Via the Web Atlantic.Net@Work • Decoding Technospeak • The ABCs of ASP Contact Us On the road? Take Atlantic.Net with you! Whether you're travelling for business or pleasure this month, access your Atlantic.Net account across the United States and in parts of Canada. Just locate a Local Access Number in your destination city, or call Member Services at 1-800-921-9328.
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Among America's Fastest-Growing Companies For the second year in a row, Atlantic.Net has been named to the Inc. 500, a list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. Noteworthy Inc. 500 alumni include Microsoft, The Sharper Image, and Domino’s Pizza. Everyone at Atlantic.Net would like to thank you for helping to put your ISP in the national spotlight and for your continued support and patronage. It's our pleasure to serve you. For more information, visit the Atlantic.Net Newsroom. |
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Veterans Day: A
Day of Remembrance For more information on Veterans Day, follow these links: VFW
Citizenship Education - Origin of Veterans Day For Kids: Surfin' Safari Remember the TV show Candid Camera? Well, you might be caught on one if you venture in front of a Webcam. Check out some of these wacky locations of hidden cameras that might have their eye on you. Spot Nessie! You too can be on the lookout for the Loch Ness Monster thanks to Scotland On Line. And if you happen to locate the elusive beast during a visit to the site, you can snap a still shot to prove it! French Quarter Cam People-watchers will love to see who's letting the good times roll via this Rue Bourbon-based cam. Warhol Cam Spy on visitors to The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, PA. Ghost Cam Test your ability to summon the spirit haunting Willard Library, a 110-year-old Victorian Gothic building in Evansville, Indiana. Discovery Cams Find out how rhinos, penguins, and polar bears spend their day, or see what's "erupting" (hint, hint) in Mexico City! Fridge Cam Ever wonder what your produce does when you're not looking? Old Faithful Cam Well, if nothing's going on when you check out the other cams, you can count on this one for some geothermal excitement on a regular basis. For more fun with Webcams, check out Earthcam.Com. Only at Surf.Atlantic.Net  Get
a headstart on your holiday shopping in the Surf Shop! From clothing and
toys to pet supplies and electronics, you can find something for everyone
on your list and shop conveniently from your home.Tech Tips: How to Exchange Graphics Via the Web Here are a few basics to keep in mind when you send photos or artwork to friends over the Net. 1) Learn the lingo. Get familiar with the vocabulary you'll encounter when you start dabbling with images. A few keywords include pixel, DPI (Dots Per Inch), and thumbnail. 2) Choose the right format. Image files with the extension ".gif" and ".jpg" are read easily by both PC and Mac systems. These formats also compress graphics, which reduces the file size and transfer time. 3) Zip it up. If you swap lots of files via the Web, you've gotta get your hands on some file-compression software. Try 21st Century Easy Zip for Windows or Stuffit Deluxe 6.5 for Macintosh systems. These programs shrink the size of your e-mail attachments as well as the time you wait for the files to upload. Plus, they're perfect for archiving large files you seldom use, but want to save without cluttering your hard drive. 4) Edit your snapshots. Pick up some photo-editing software for easy point-and-click control over your graphics. The programs below also include creative project ideas. • Microsoft Picture It Premium 2002 Features include step-by-step wizards and templates for making calendars, collages, and albums. • Adobe Photoshop Elements 1.0 (for Windows and Mac) Prepare images for print, e-mail, or the Web with these advanced tools for color correction and enhancement. |
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Decoding
Technospeak The ABCs of ASP (Application Service Provider) Hosted applications save customers time and money The old adage, "You get out of it what you put into it" doesn't really apply to companies that use Application Service Providers. Why? Because ASP customers get way more return for their investment! Simply put, an ASP is an organization that hosts software applications on its own servers within its own facilities. Customers rent the use of the application and access it over the Internet or via a private line connection. With the advent of the Web browser as the universal client interface, ASP is an easy way to manage applications ranging from e-mail to databases. Application Service Providers can stretch your dollar, increase office efficiency, and protect sensitive information in a number of ways. 1) You no longer pay for expensive servers or hardware upgrades to handle your most demanding applications. Plus, your provider covers the cost of the software and related updates. 2) ASP eliminates the need for a technical staff and related costs including salary, benefits, and office space. In addition, ASP protects you from the risks associated with staff turnover; you're no longer reliant on employees who may leave and take vital knowledge about your company's most important technology along with them. 3) Because your applications are Web-based rather than installed on several machines, implementation and upgrades are swift and seamless. 4) Employees can access company information anywhere, anytime using any computer with Internet access. This opens the door for telecommuting and flextime, options that are growing in popularity for both employers and employees. 5) Files are backed up automatically and housed in a secure, fireproof data center. 6) For companies with multiple locations, ASP centralizes the info employees need every day including addresses, calendars, schedules, forms, lists, and templates. 7) ASP is also scalable. With Atlantic.Net, for instance, increasing your disk storage space or your bandwidth is just a phone call away. 8) ASP also hosts streaming media for audio and visual presentations, employee training, and product showcases. For more information, visit http://www.atlantic.net or contact Atlantic.Net Corporate Sales at 1-800-521-5881 or sales@atlantic.net. |
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