The Tripod Insider
IN THIS ISSUE
Get the lowdown on this week's newsletter.
– Change to spare
– The Diva departs
– Team Harmony heats up
THE INSIDER
News and gossip from the Guru
Faithful readers of The Insider know that change has been the theme of
late. First, the nomadic Tripod tribe moved to its new penthouse digs
on the 7th floor; complete with game room, vertigo-inducing roof deck,
and "ergonomic" (French for "if it hurts when you do that, don't do that!")
work-pods. But that change, no matter how plush the carpeting, was merely
cosmetic compared to the next twist of fate: the departure of Anna, AKA
the Diva.
As editor of The Insider, Anna was the official chronicler of all things
Tripod from the solemn to the silly, since the pioneering days of Williamstown.
It was a wild ride and she covered every mile in style. Alas, the only
constant on this spinning rock we call home is change and the Diva has
moved on to bigger and better things. I'm sure I speak for everyone when
I say she will be missed. And if that's not an understatement, I don't
know what is.
Faced with the prospect of following Anna as the Insider Guru (more on
that subject when we meet again), I sat back with a refreshing beverage
(or three) and sampled a few Insider back issues to glimpse the task at
hand. Yikes. Suffice to say it will not be easy to fill her shoes. Which
is not to say the Diva had big feet. That would be wrong. And I certainly
wouldn't want to begin my first issue that way. Although it now appears I
have . . .whoops.
While there's more to say about the "peaceful and orderly transition of
power," there's bigger news brewing. Namely, the big Team Harmony contest!
As we announced in our last issue, Tripod is facilitating a nation-wide
site building contest to encourage teens to share their views on combating
bigotry and promoting diversity. The response has been great, but time is
running out! The deadline for submissions is November 5th. Winners will
receive cool prizes and there will be a special awards ceremony at the
Fleet Center in Boston. For details, check out our special Team Harmony page.
BUILDING TIPS AND TRICKS
Find out what's going on throughout the Lycos Network!
If you're new to site building and still think pixels are tiny guys with
wings, Webmonkey's Photoshop crash course will ensure your graphics look
great.
COMMISSION CENTRAL AFFILIATES
Take full advantage of what the Internet has to offer!
Gator.com has a free tool that fills in forms without typing and remembers
all Internet login names and passwords. They also have a cool promotion for
new affiliates: Sign up before November 30th and earn $25.00 on your first
download! To find out more, visit Lycos Commission Central.
INSIDER SPONSORS
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MEMBERSHIP QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Get the inside dirt on some of the questions most frequently fielded
by our dedicated membership department!
Q: What is Tripod's voice chat client?
A: Tripod's voice chat client lets you carry on live conversations over
the Web using your computer, speakers and microphone (or a headset). Best
of all, it's free. By powering live voice and text exchange on the Internet,
the chat client allows groups of people to make connections, swap stories
and do business on the Internet, providing a truly interactive experience.
DEALS FOR MEMBERS
We've scoured the Net for deals you just can't pass up!
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Buy HP computers, printers, scanners, and other quality HP products
for the home, home office, or school.
Halloween is nearing...
Awaken the Halloween spirits with some Celebrity ScreaMail!
Scare up a fright with creepy Blair Witch 2 greetings!
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Go to americangreetings.com but beware!!!
SUPER MEMBER SITES OF THE WEEK
Check out all of this week's Super Member sites!
Seth's site creatively unravels Taxonomy, the way info is organized on
the Web. (And no, it has nothing to do with stuffing dead critters.)
Fiction writer Brendan Howard has created a Web showcase for his literary
efforts, including a novel, short stories, poetry, and screenplays.
When Heidi began her cross-country trek to California, she enlisted her
best friend Ames to build a site that evolved into a full-blown travelogue.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to e-mail me.
Stephen Beaupre
Insider Guru
beaupre@tripod.com
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