E-news from Bracewell Web Works

Vol. 4 issue 12, issued monthly		Dec 2005
In this issue: From The Editor Feature Article - Searches Made Simple Just for fun, or useful sites! Subscription information Notes Web Diva: In Oct/Nov of 05 BWW went through a huge change and upgraded our web servers. We now offer Anti-Spam and Anti-Virus filtering on all email accounts at no additional charge! Our new web servers are faster and safer with our new upgrades! (but you will still need anti-virus and anti-spam software installed on your comptuers for maximum security)	From the Editor: The Internet has become such an important part of our lives. Most of us don't know how we'd get along with out it. Here's an article to help you find what you're looking for on the Net, in Searches Made Simple. Plus, I've got tons of great sites for you to check out in Just for Fun or Useful. Happy Holidays! As always, remember to Surf Safely - use your anti-virus and firewall's! - Michelle "If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up.
	"Searches Made Simple" Here are some great tips to help you get more of your searches on-line. 1. Narrow your search. Use the minus sign when you don't want a topic included in the search results. (i.e. type in San Francisco Tourism - art to find non-art museum attractions). Be sure to include a space before the minus sign. 2. Use multiple search terms to increase the likely hood of getting exactly what you're looking for. (i.e. instead of typing mechanic, type Colorado Springs Honda mechanic.) 3. Use quotation marks to ensure your search will locate the entire phrase. (i.e. "Leonid Meteor Showers" so your search won't show up any bathroom fixtures). 4. If you're looking for info from a specific time frame, use tow periods to specify a range of dates (i.e. 2000..2005). Check out waybackmachine.org to find info that was once online but isn't any longer. 5. The label "Sponsored Links" means advertisers have paid for those results to be displayed. That doesn't mean they aren't useful though. 6. There is a fairly new web tool called Real Simple Syndication (RSS) or news feeds, that compiles information from various sites of your choice on topics you specify. Just create a free account on a service like Newsgator then select your topics of interest. The service will customize a web page with links to regularly updated information on those subjects. 7. If you're not sure of a words spelling, use a tilde in your search term (i.e. for microdermabrasion sites type in microderm~) Hope this helps you find what you're looking for on-line! Happy surfing! back to top
	Just for Fun or Useful Links! Google Local "Combining directions, maps, and satellite imagery, Google Local for mobile is a free download that lets you find local hangouts and businesses across town or across the country right from your phone. Detailed directions: Whether you plan to walk or drive, your route is displayed on the map itself, together with step-by-step directions." http://www.google.com/glm Phone Numbers - reverse lookup If you have a number but no name, you'll love this reverse directory service. http://www.whitepages.com/10001/reverse_phone Recipe Finder Looking for that perfect recipe? Try http://allrecipes.com/ back to top
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