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Newsletter
February 2008

Greetings...

I see the cosmetic companies are advocating "makeovers" for Valentine's Day, so we're doing our best to comply. We've made a few more changes to our newsletter look, and we've also got our new home and news pages up on the website. It's been an exciting time, and we're looking forward to the whole new look very soon!

To see our new home page, please click here. (And keep watching - more pages coming soon)!

Wishing you all the romance and/or chocolate you want - Happy Valentine's Day!

Diane Henders

P.S. Thanks for reading this newsletter! If you enjoy the Bright Ideas newsletter, please forward it to a friend - we appreciate it!

Tech Tip: Be Wary of Free Anti-Spyware and Anti-Adware

If you’re surfing the net, be wary of free programs that offer to protect you from spyware and adware. Many of these programs are actually spyware and adware in disguise!

Some of these programs are reputable, though, and can help protect you. If you’re considering one of these programs, enter the name of the program in an internet search (Google, for example).

If you find good reviews of the software on multiple sites, particularly reputable ones like tucows.com, download away! But if you can’t find any references to the program, or if it gets bad reviews, look for a different one.

If you don’t feel safe using free software, Norton and McAfee both offer anti-spyware and anti-adware software for sale. Either is a dependable choice.

Ask a question and win!
Do you have tech questions? Each time you send in a question, you name will be entered in the next draw to win cool toys!

News: Human Resources Development Canada Certification

We're working hard to get our Human Resources Development Canada Certification. What that means is that, once we obtain it, you may be able to claim Bright Ideas courses as an education tax credit on your income tax.
We're in the final stages of the process, so stay tuned!

Article: Get a Fresh Start! (Part Two)

Last month, we talked about organizing your computer desktop. This month, we’ll tackle a thornier subject – all those emails in your Inbox! This may be enough to make the strongest among us shudder, but it’s not as bad as you think.
If you’re used to creating folders on your computer to store files and documents, you can do the same for your emails. If you already know how to create folders in your email program, read on – we’ll offer you some suggestions on how to organize your folders effectively.

Read the complete article

Lunch Bag: We Recommend...

Simone's Bistro - 636 - 10 Avenue S.W. Click here for website

Maureen Dennis of Clay for Kids writes: "I want to recommend Simone's at 636 - 10 Ave S.W. They have free parking in front. Italian with great sandwiches and soup for lunch."
Thanks for the recommendation, Maureen!

Submit a Recommendation and Win!
What's your favourite haunt? Each time you send in a recommendation, your name will be entered in the next draw to win cool toys!

Photo of the Month: Remember Summer?

This newsletter is brought to you by:

Bright Ideas Personalized Learning
303, 6707 Elbow Drive S.W.
Calgary, AB T2V 0E5

(403) 692-2255

www.BrightIdeasWeb.ca

Are you getting this newsletter forwarded from a friend? Don't miss an issue! Click here to subscribe, and we'll send it to you directly. Your email address is safe with us - we never share, sell, rent, or trade our list

Looking for back issues and articles? Please visit the Bright Ideas News page.

Your privacy is important to us, and your contact information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please click here or telephone (403) 692-2255 and ask for the Privacy Officer. You are receiving this newsletter because you have given your contact information to Bright Ideas Personalized Learning. You may opt out of receiving this newsletter at any time by clicking Unsubscribe.

Copyright 2008 Bright Ideas Personalized Learning


	Newsletter February 2008
Greetings... I see the cosmetic companies are advocating "makeovers" for Valentine's Day, so we're doing our best to comply. We've made a few more changes to our newsletter look, and we've also got our new home and news pages up on the website. It's been an exciting time, and we're looking forward to the whole new look very soon! To see our new home page, please click here. (And keep watching - more pages coming soon)! Wishing you all the romance and/or chocolate you want - Happy Valentine's Day! Diane Henders
P.S. Thanks for reading this newsletter! If you enjoy the Bright Ideas newsletter, please forward it to a friend - we appreciate it!
Tech Tip: Be Wary of Free Anti-Spyware and Anti-Adware
	If you’re surfing the net, be wary of free programs that offer to protect you from spyware and adware. Many of these programs are actually spyware and adware in disguise! Some of these programs are reputable, though, and can help protect you. If you’re considering one of these programs, enter the name of the program in an internet search (Google, for example). If you find good reviews of the software on multiple sites, particularly reputable ones like tucows.com, download away! But if you can’t find any references to the program, or if it gets bad reviews, look for a different one. If you don’t feel safe using free software, Norton and McAfee both offer anti-spyware and anti-adware software for sale. Either is a dependable choice.
Ask a question and win! Do you have tech questions? Each time you send in a question, you name will be entered in the next draw to win cool toys!
News: Human Resources Development Canada Certification
	We're working hard to get our Human Resources Development Canada Certification. What that means is that, once we obtain it, you may be able to claim Bright Ideas courses as an education tax credit on your income tax. We're in the final stages of the process, so stay tuned!
Article: Get a Fresh Start! (Part Two)
	Last month, we talked about organizing your computer desktop. This month, we’ll tackle a thornier subject – all those emails in your Inbox! This may be enough to make the strongest among us shudder, but it’s not as bad as you think. If you’re used to creating folders on your computer to store files and documents, you can do the same for your emails. If you already know how to create folders in your email program, read on – we’ll offer you some suggestions on how to organize your folders effectively. Read the complete article
Lunch Bag: We Recommend...
	Simone's Bistro - 636 - 10 Avenue S.W. Click here for website Maureen Dennis of Clay for Kids writes: "I want to recommend Simone's at 636 - 10 Ave S.W. They have free parking in front. Italian with great sandwiches and soup for lunch." Thanks for the recommendation, Maureen! Submit a Recommendation and Win! What's your favourite haunt? Each time you send in a recommendation, your name will be entered in the next draw to win cool toys!
Photo of the Month: Remember Summer?

	This newsletter is brought to you by: Bright Ideas Personalized Learning 303, 6707 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB T2V 0E5	(403) 692-2255 www.BrightIdeasWeb.ca
Are you getting this newsletter forwarded from a friend? Don't miss an issue! Click here to subscribe, and we'll send it to you directly. Your email address is safe with us - we never share, sell, rent, or trade our list Looking for back issues and articles? Please visit the Bright Ideas News page. Your privacy is important to us, and your contact information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please click here or telephone (403) 692-2255 and ask for the Privacy Officer. You are receiving this newsletter because you have given your contact information to Bright Ideas Personalized Learning. You may opt out of receiving this newsletter at any time by clicking Unsubscribe. Copyright 2008 Bright Ideas Personalized Learning