:: TCMUG Newsletter Archive ::

Vol 3 Iss 9 November 2004
*November Meeting
*Web Site Links of Interest
*Shareware Features - disclabel & disclabel NEATO
*The MUG Center Store - Aggressive New Prices
*Tip of the Month - Appleworks Spreadsheets
*OS X Tip of the Month - PDF Browser Plug-In
*Mac Software Spotlight - GuitarVision Player for Mac OS X
*Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts - 21st Century Grant Classes
*TCMUG Membership Structure for 2005

========== NOVEMBER MEETING ==========
Saturday, November 6th from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - We will be meeting at the Tuscarawas-Carroll-Harrison Education Service Center http://www.tchesc.org/ located at 834 East High Ave. in New Philadelphia. We will be reviewing 2005 membership structure, Open House recap and discussion, TCMUG officers, board and committee's. Our topic for the meeting will be on dealing with Identity Theft, fraud, online scams/phishing and available resources and planning to help you.

========== WEB SITE LINKS OF INTEREST ==========

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Welcome to iPod911.com < http://www.ipod911.com >
Did your iPod's Battery degrade or die? No Problem ! iPod911.com can help you out !
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For those user groups using Adobe GoLive, I thought you might like to know that Mac Design now publishes GoLive tutorials (by Deborah Shadovitz) on their website instead of in the magazine. That means they are available to all of you around the world, free of charge, without a subscription to the magazine. Some are basic, while others will be advanced. Perhaps they'll be of help to you.
You'll find them all at: http://macdesignonline.com/golive.html
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Browse Happy....online....worry-free. Internet Explorer can make your computer unsafe. Why not switch to a browser that's more secure? http://browsehappy.com/browsers/
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In this article, Justin Williams & Ryan J. Bonnell offer real world advice to help you get accustomed to the many applications that are available for OS X and hopefully help you figure out which applications will get YOUR job done.
http://maczealots.com/articles/applications/
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Macworld Conference & Expo Discounts - For a limited time, user group members can register for a free exhibits-only pass (deadline Nov. 22) or a 15 percent discount on all conference packages (deadline Dec. 10) at Macworld Conference & Expo San Francisco (January 10-14). These discounts are only available to user group members using the User Group Priority Code.
Macworld Expo Registration http://www.macworldexpo.com
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There's now a real malware program out there for Mac OS X that can do some real damage. It doesn't seem to be too destructive although it does delete some UNIX commands and modifies prefs for a couple of others. It will gather all password info on your machine. For now, lets call it "Opener." Read more about it on the Macintouch web site http://www.macintouch.com/opener.html

========== SHAREWARE FEATURES ==========
With disclabel you can create, print, & share CD labels, jewel case inserts, and DVD covers that look truly professional. disclabel costs $29.95.
http://www.smileonmymac.com/disclabel/index.html
Just burned a CD from an iTunes playlist? – disclabel imports the iTunes track list and iTunes track information into your label design--design and print your label while your CD is burning!
Got a great picture you want to use for the jewel case insert? – Browse your iPhoto library, and disclabel places the chosen picture from iPhoto into your jewel case insert design.
Check out disclabel's great CD & DVD label editing features !
http://www.smileonmymac.com/disclabel/features.html
See how disclabel measures up to other CD & DVD labeling software programs for the Mac! http://www.smileonmymac.com/disclabel/compare.html
Want a complete CD & DVD labeling solution? disclabel NEATO edition includes 44 CD and DVD labels and case inserts and the label applicator, in addition to the special NEATO edition of the award-winning disclabel label design software.
Click here for a comparison of disclabel standard and NEATO editions!
http://www.smileonmymac.com/NEATO/compare.html

========== MUG CENTER STORE ==========
Be sure to encourage your members to re-visit the Mug Store.
We offer aggressive new prices on all the latest Macs, and that's in addition to free freight and an exclusive $100 rebate on any installed RAM in selected new Macs. Add in the 1 percent credit back to your group and you have a deal that can't be beat.
Don't forget our huge blowout and specials section, including great deals on Bose speakers, Apple software and more.
August 1 - November 30, 2004 - User ID: / Password: - See the TCMUG members web site
Place your orders at http://www.applemugstore.com

========== TIP OF THE MONTH: APPLEWORKS ==========
Here is an Appleworks tip that deals with spreadsheets. If you enter numbers starting with a leading zero into a spreadsheet cell, AppleWorks automatically deletes the leading zero. If you want to preserve the leading zeros in numbers, enter the number in the format ="number". For example, enter 01234 as ="01234". If you use that format for all numbers in the column, you can sort the numbers.

========== OS X TIP OF THE MONTH - PDF Browser Plug-In ==========
Free for private use, the Schubert IT PDF Browser Plug-In for Safari allows user to view pdf files directly within their browser. This includes multiple views (1, 2 or more pages at one) and to print and/or save them from the browser. This mirrors the behavior of Windows user's method for browsing pdf's while online. The tool is free for private use.
http://www.schubert-it.com/

========== MAC SOFTWARE SPOTLIGHT ==========
Introducing The GuitarVision Player for Mac OS X!
Conceptually, GuitarVision is like having transcendental musical talent -- in other words, it is like having the ability to visualize a song you want to learn on the guitar and then being able to play it yourself right away.
Unfortunately, not everyone can simply pick up a guitar and play their favorite songs. That's why we developed the revolutionary GuitarVision Player software for Mac.
The GuitarVision Player shows you the exact chords, notes, fingerings and guitar techniques -- like slides, bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and vibratos -- in your favorite songs. We have designed the software to enable aspiring guitar players of all skill levels to learn to play songs. It is specifically designed to help you visualize every aspect of your favorite songs -- right on the fretboard of an animated guitar -- to help make learning easier, faster and more fun!
How Does GuitarVision Complement the Mac Family of Music Applications?
Without question, iTunes provides the best music listening and download experience available. And Apple's GarageBand software is the easiest way to capture and share your recordings. To bridge the gap between listening to your favorite songs and recording them, you've got to learn how to play them! That's where GuitarVision comes in. Now you can listen to a song on iTunes , learn it with GuitarVision, record and mix your own version with GarageBand , and then publish it on iTunes -- all without stepping away from your Mac!
http://www2.guitarvision.com/default.aspx?mpid=33
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21st Century Grant Classes from the Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts
http://www.tuscartcenter.org/index.cfm
This is information about classes being offered at the Art Center on 12 brand new eMac computers (these classes are currently for students of ALL of our local area schools). They will be using PhotoShop, QuarkXpress and Adobe Illustrator for some of these classes. Maybe our TCMUG mailing list would have kids that might be interested in the class. It's part of the 21st Century grant and the classes are only $5.00 for the whole 5 week session.
Computer Graphics/What's My Number? Part 1 - Chris Kincaid
5 weeks, Thursdays 4:00pm to 5:30pm, beginning November 11, 2004
Students will create graphic designs with the aid of MAC omputer software using a favorite number and multiples of that number for the subject matter. This class is for students age 8-12.
Member Cost - $5.00     Non-Member Cost - $5.00
Graphic Design/Creative Writing I Part 1 - Chris Woytko
5 weeks, Wednesdays 4:30pm to 6:00pm, beginning November 10, 2004
An introduction to writing fiction and non-fiction. With the aid of MAC Computer software students will create a class anthology and illustrate the writings. This class is for students ages 10-14.
Member Cost - $5.00     Non-Member Cost - $5.00
Graphic Design/Creative Writing II Part 1 - Cindy Miller
5 weeks, Mondays 5:00pm to 6:30pm, beginning Novermber 15, 2004
Advanced instruction writing fiction and non-fiction. With the aid of MAC Computer technology students will create and illustrate a class anthology. Students will learn page layout and design. This class is for students age 14-18.
Member Cost - $5.00     Non-Member Cost - $5.00
Graphic Design/Poetry Part 1 - Melinda Hamilton
5 weeks, Thursdays 5:30pm to 7:00pm, beginning November 11, 2004
Students will explore and contrast formal poetry with free verse techniques. With the aid of MAC Computer software students will create a class anthology and illustrate the writings. This class is for students ages 14-18.
Member Cost - $5.00     Non-Member Cost - $5.00
Graphic Design/Tessellation Part 1 - Bill Shryock
5 weeks, Tuesdays 3:30pm to 5:00pm, beginning November 16, 2004
Students will explore the possibilities of creating geometric tessellations using MAC Computer software. This class is for students age 15-18.
Member Cost - $5.00     Non-Member Cost - $5.00
Graphic Design/Use Your Solution Part 1 - Bill Koch
5 weeks, Tuesdays 5:00pm to 6:30pm, beginning November 16, 2004
Students will create graphic designs on MAC Computers using the solutions of various math problems as the subject matter for the compositions. This class is for students age 12-15.
Member Cost - $5.00     Non-Member Cost - $5.00
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========== TCMUG MEMBERSHIP FOR 2005 ==========
We are starting to plan for 2005!! We are working very hard to make it another exciting year for all local Mac users. We have a small dues structure for 2004. Membership in the TCMUG will cost $20.00 annually for a regular membership and will include a monthly newsletter, a special "members only" section of the web site, online forums access, monthly meetings, discounts on software, hardware and books and much, much more! You can visit our web site to get all of the features and benefits at http://www.tcmug.org/aboutus.html
We are offering three membership levels for 2005. There will be a regular membership at $20 per year and we will have student membership (K-12 & College) at $15 per year and a senior citizen (60+ years old) at $15 per year. All levels of membership will enjoy the benefits of belonging to the TCMUG.
Please contact any of the officers if you would have any questions regarding membership and the associated dues. http://www.tcmug.org/contactus.html
We have an online membership form that you are able to download. You can download the form at: http://www.tcmug.org/tcmug_memberapp.pdf

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