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   The Insider

Vol. 6, No. 5
February 7, 2000


The Tripod Insider

IN THIS ISSUE
Get the lowdown on this week's newsletter.

– Super Bowl saves snowbound Tripodians from cabin fever
– Auction site gets major boost ... without crashing
– A virtual library with tons of free goodies, and no return date
– Will your member name come back to haunt you? Here's how to stop it!


THE INSIDER

Welcome back to the new and improved Insider! We threw a lot of newly formatted information at you last week, so you're probably dying for your fix of Insider gossip! Let's start where we left off two weeks ago.

The last time I wrote about Billsville, I mentioned a little snow day. Well, it just kept on snowing — to (almost) everyone's delight! The skiers and boarders are thrilled, but those with leaky roofs are not. With more than a foot and a half of new snow, this place is really starting to look like a winter wonderland!

Aside from enjoying the snow last weekend, there were more than a few Tripodians watching the Super Bowl. There were a couple of parties going on, with plenty of finger food for guests — as was witnessed by the plethora of leftover Super Bowl snacks that mysteriously appeared in the café Monday morning!

On a more serious note, there have been a few exciting developments in the Lycos Network. Tripod Auctions has combined forces with Lycos Auctions, creating a major buying-and-selling destination that boasts a bigger and better selection of bargains and treasures! Place your bids at the new Lycos Auctions site!

Finally, don't forget to tell us what you think about the new Insider. Our Tripod Test Lab site has surveys and a quickpoll for you to complete. Your feedback counts!


INSIDER SPONSORS
These companies obviously have good taste.

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BUILDING TIPS AND TRICKS
Find the latest and greatest homepage-building tips and tools here!

In the latest Handcrafted, learn how to add FREE streaming media to your Tripod site! Download RealNetworks' RealSlideshow and create an online image-based presentation that will bring your site to life!

Okay, we all know that building Web sites is a lot of fun. But did you realize that your HTML hobby can earn you some cold, hard cash? Check out the brand-new affiliates featured at Commission Central! Sign up with as many merchant partners as you wish, and start earning your fair share! Add simple links on your page to start sharing your partners' profits today!

Make your Tripod homepage a fully functional site! Check out the Tripod Script Library's great selection of JavaScript and CGI functions for your page. You've got FREE access to code for counters, rollovers, form handlers, site searches, and more! Best of all, there's no Dewey Decimal system at this library!


MEMBERSHIP QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Get the inside dirt on some of the questions most frequently fielded by our dedicated membership department!

Q: Can I change my Tripod member name?
A: Technically, no. Your member name, once it's chosen, is stored in several places on our servers. That makes changing the name pretty much impossible. If you really want a new member name, you'll need to delete your current membership and sign up again with a new member name. Just one more reason to choose your member name with care!


DEALS FOR MEMBERS
We've scoured the Net for deals you just can't pass up!

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From February 1 through 14, you'll save $10 on any purchase of $40 or more at barnesandnoble.com! Shop for the perfect Valentine's Day gift and pick up New York Times bestsellers for vacation reading! Save big bucks on great books now!

Are you paying too much for prescriptions? Here's the solution: Get an affordable Peoples Prescription Plan discount drug card at HealthAxis.com, for use at participating pharmacies nationwide.


SUPER MEMBER SITES OF THE WEEK
Check out this week's Super Member Sites! Here's a sneak peek!

Built way back in 1994, The Punk Guitar Archive seriously rocks! See what all the hype's about!

Judy's nursing-students' resource has bloomed into a terrific online health-information destination.

Looking to learn more about Judaism? Trump9's homepage has everything you need!



If you have any questions or comments, feel free to e-mail me.

Anna Groskin
Insider Diva

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