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National Geographic - Gone Forever?

Here's the story:

For the last couple years, we've been able to feature The Complete National Geographic, (currently a 32 CD ROM set that includes every page from every National Geographic magazine from the original in 1888 thru 2000).

A couple weeks ago we were told - by the publisher - that these are no longer going to be made. The reason was not due to lack of interest—this was the #1 reference title in the country almost every week. Nope, the problem is that the photographers were not being paid royalties on the images. They sued to stop publication and won.

Now, when you consider how many images National Geo had for the last century or so, that adds up to a lot of royalties. Even if the photographers were only paid 1 cent for each sale, you're still talking over $1700 added to the price! And I somehow don't see them just taking a penny a pop.

So, National Geographic had to tell the publisher (Topics) to stop producing these. We got in on the last batch they had and once they're gone, we are not going to be able to get more.

The publisher isn't optimistic about these ever getting published again. If they do, it could be years before it happens and who knows what photos may be missing? This just became an instant collectors item and just about everyone here has grabbed one. If you want in on this, get to the site now!

Here's a description:

The Complete National Geographic features over 1,200 issues and let me tell ya—I had a terrific time going through all the old articles, pictures, and ads. Each issue is presented exactly as it was when it was originally published—every page, every picture.

I spent over an hour just browsing through dozens of old issues. I especially like to look at old advertisements, you know, checking out what the "cutting edge" stuff was way back when.

With all the changes taking place in the world today, it's a lot of fun to see how things were in the past. It's amazing to look back and see how some of the "revolutionary" stuff got started—and how some of it never did. This collection is like having a personal time machine that can show you the world the way it once was.

Here's some more info on the program:

- 185,000 Spectacular photographs and illustrations.
- 1,285 issues in all
- Search engine helps you locate the issue / content you're looking for.
- Over 9,500 articles!
- Over 196,000 pages in all!
- Print any page with the click of a mouse
- And more!

The price on this is only $64.97 with FREE US SHIPPING (list $149.95)! Everyone has told me to raise the price one these, but for now we're going to sell them at our normal discounted rate.

Here's the info and order link:

http://www.worldstart.com/store/national-112.htm

Needless to say, there is a very limited quantity of these available, so head to the site ASAP if you want yours! We sold out of MS Picture It Silver the other day, and I'm betting it's going to happen again with this. Remember, once these are gone, there are no more available.

Don't miss out!

MS Office 101

Now Where Was I?

Have you ever found yourself looking for the last place you were working in a long Word document?

You know, it's a 10 - 20 - 30 page monster and you were working on something somewhere in the middle when you last saved and closed the document.

When you re-opened the document the cursor was on page one, top left corner. Now here you are patiently scrolling through the mess trying to find your lost location.

Want a quick way to go right back to the last place you edited?

Yes. (Of course, who wouldn't want to eliminate all the searching?)

Next time you need to return to the exact location of your last edit simply try Shift + F5.

Yep—it's that simple.

Two easy keys, Shift + F5 does the trick!

Office Tip of the Day

The Ultimate Word Keyboard Shortcut List

Quite often I receive email requesting complete lists for keyboard shortcuts.

Unfortunately, I never really have one. Most of the lists I put in this newsletter are lists I compile from a variety of references.

And... to be quite honest, I wasn't too worried about the "whole" list because most people I've worked with have difficulty learning that much material all at once.

But today I stumbled upon a way to get MS Word to make a complete list—so for those who really want the "complete" list of keyboard shortcuts, this one is for you!

To begin you need to open a blank document.

Next you need to go to the Tools menu, Macro sub-menu, Macro choice (or Alt + F8).

When the Macro window opens you're looking to choose Word commands in the Macros in: field.

Then, from the list that appears in the Macro name: field you need to select ListCommands.

Now click Run.

When the List Commands window opens choose either "Current menu or keyboard settings" or "All Word commands". (I've made both of these lists. To be honest I'm not sure the exact difference. However, I did note that the All Word commands produced a much longer list.)

Then click OK.

You will be returned to your document and Word will create a table of your shortcuts.

The first column is the command name.

The second column (titled Modifiers) is the combination of Alt, Ctrl and Shift you will need to use with the key listed in the third column.

The last column is the menu where the command can be located in Word.

And that's it.

You can save and / or print the document as a reference tool. Enjoy!

One last thought—for those of you who would be overwhelmed by such a long list—never fear, I'm positive you'll still find smaller, more manageable lists included in this newsletter from time to time.

~ April