Bright Ideas Newsletter


August 2008
		Welcome to August Bright Ideas is making great strides! We've been working hard over the summer to develop new "bright ideas" for training, updates to our website and newsletter, and exciting new learning products. Changes to this newsletter have been an ongoing process, but in September, you'll finally get to see the "final product". We'll also be unveiling two very cool new products, so stay tuned in the fall! In this issue, learn how to deal with all those digital photos you
		took on your summer vacation, and, if you're thinking of a website, read the article for a "non-techies" explanation of how websites work. Also, check the News section for my interview in The Limelight. Hope you enjoy "the dog days" of August! 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: Rotate a Batch of Pictures
		You've just come back from an incredible vacation, and you've taken hundreds of digital photos. They're now downloaded onto your computer, but it's a tedious process to turn them all right-side up. What now? If you've got Windows XP or Vista, you can easily rotate a batch of pictures all at one time: Navigate to the folder containing your pictures using Windows Explorer, or else click on the Start button, and then click on My Pictures. If you can't see thumbnails of your pictures when you get to the correct folder, click on the View menu, and select Thumbnails. Select all the pictures that need to be rotated the same way (for example, all the ones that need to be rotated 90 degrees clockwise). Hint: To select more than one picture, hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard while you click on each picture in turn. Right-click on one of the selected photos. In the popup menu that appears, select Rotate Clockwise or Rotate Counterclockwise. All your selected photos will be rotated 90 degrees. Repeat as needed.
		Do you have a tech question? Each time you send us a tech question, your name will be entered to win a cool prize.
		News
		Diane Henders featured in The Limelight Diane was featured in the Summer 2008 edition of The Limelight, a publication of Canada's largest privately-owned national organization dedicated to women in home-based businesses: Women in a Home Office. Click here to read the article.
		Article: How Does a Website Work?
		If you’re thinking about developing a website, you may be wondering where to start. Although the technical process behind the scenes is quite complicated, the “big picture” is actually fairly straightforward. Here’s an overview to get you started: There is a difference between a website and a web page. Although these terms are often used interchangeably, a website is actually composed of one or many web pages, pictures, and/or other files. Read the entire article
		Lunch Bag: We Recommend...
		Spring Roll Chalet, 100-600 6 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB - (403) 269-1750 The Spring Roll Chalet is hidden away on the north side of the street, but it's worth looking for. If you love Thai soups and salad rolls, this is the place for you. They've got the best spicy peanut sauce ever! Get there before 11:30, because the seats fill up fast and the lineup goes out the door, especially in the winter when a steaming bowl of soup is Nirvana. Even if you arrive during the lunch rush, though, the line moves quickly, and it's worth the wait!
		Want to share your favourite restaurant? Each time you send us a restaurant recommendation, your name will be entered to win a cool prize.
		Photo of the Month: "Freeloaders"
		Did you ever see such beseeching faces? These harbour seals have their begging routine down to a science. They lurk outside a fish and chips shop beside the Victoria Harbour. The fish shop sells tourists the raw fishy leftovers, and the seals put on their best "cute" act. It worked on me...
		What Does Bright Ideas Do?
		Bright Ideas Personalized Learning Inc. provides one-on-one or group computer training in Calgary, Alberta. We work with businesses and individuals, in structured "certificate course" learning, or informal Q&A sessions. You choose a time that suits you, and our instructors come to your home or office. Be prepared for a new experience! If you're used to "classroom" learning, you'll be pleasantly surprised by how quick and easy it is to learn with us. You'll learn exactly what you need, in about 1/4 of the time and at 1/2 the cost of a traditional class. Whether you're a brand-new beginner or a power user, we'll break down tasks into simple, step-by-step processes to make your learning easy. We are certified by Human Resources and Social Development Canada, so you can claim your tuition expenses on your personal income tax. And if you're over 65, or a member of a non-profit group or registered charity, don't forget to ask for your special discount! Need more information? Please click here to email us, or else call us at (403) 269-2347. We look forward to hearing from you!
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		Bright Ideas Personalized Learning Inc. 303, 6707 Elbow Drive SW Calgary, AB T2V 0E5 (403) 269-2347 www.BrightIdeasWeb.ca
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