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Greetings from the Editor
by Carol Hall full story | top |
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Greetings to all of you and I wish you a most wonderful February! I hope you enjoy this edition of The On Ramp. You will notice a few differences in the layout this month. We have changed the format to allow you quick and easy access to the articles that interest you, as well as allowing it to load faster when you open it. If you prefer the previous style, however, that too is still available. Just click on the "printable version" link.
I have received numerous requests asking that the "solution" to the previous month's puzzles be published in the newsletter. Please know that we are working on this for you!
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Upgraded BMI Spam Protection
by Ruben Bybee full story | top |
| To better serve our customers, BMI will be upgrading to a more robust spam protection system in February! Some of the noticeable improvements will be less spam to your quarantine and improved protection against "phishing schemes". All of the email protection mechanisms that you have grown accustomed t... - CONTINUED | |
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Medical Online
by Gena Bybee full story | top |
| It always seems to happen. You have a medical problem when the doctor's office is closed. Getting help for your symptoms on-line (in the middle of the night) is so helpful. You may still need to see a doctor, but at least you may find out what's wrong or maybe even find some over the counter remedies. - CONTINUED | |
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14 Funnies
by Tony Abrego full story | top |
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Q: Do skunks celebrate Valentine's Day? A: Sure, they're very scent-imental! Q: What did the French chef give his wife for Valentine's Day? A: A hug and a quiche! Q: What did the girl pickle say to the boy pickle on Valentines Day? A: "You mean a great dill to me" - CONTINUED | |
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Auto Insurnace Made Easy
by Tony Abrego full story | top |
| Have you ever gone to an Insurance company for an auto insurance quote and thought it would take you only to 10-15 minutes? As you sit there waiting for an agent to help you, the phone keeps ringing and you continually get interrupted? And each time the agent returns, you have to start over again. Sound familiar? More than a "little"... - CONTINUED | |
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February-How Short Thou Art!
by Jose Acosta full story | top |
| "Why are there only 28 days in February?" Is it because it comes at such a dreary time of the year and we want to get through it as quick as possible? Did it lose a day to another month? Can we only take so much love (Valentines Day!!)? Hmmm! Well if the truth be known, all of these reasons have been proposed. Allow ... - CONTINUED | |
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BMI Expands Support Hours
by Ruben Bybee full story | top |
Beginning in January 2006 BMI has expanded the hours that we are open for live chat and email support. We are now available to you from:
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POM KJN Enterprises
by Jon Alexander full story | top |
| Blue Mountain Internet's Partner of the Month for February 2006 is: KJN Enterprises in Walla Walla Washington. KJN is owned and operated by our very own Kevin Newby Kevin Newby of KJN Enterprises holds an AAAS degree in Microcomputer Applications and offers on-sight repairs in the Walla Walla area. O... - CONTINUED | |
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The Winners Circle
by Carol Hall full story | top |
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Congratulations to our January 2006 winners!!
Barbara L of MIlton-Freewater, OR was the winner of December's Find the Santa contest and received a NEW COMPUTER!!!
Charyn Z of Tonasket, WA for the Wordfind and David B. of Enterprise, OR for the Crossword The lucky puzzle winners each receive 3 FREE months of service from BMI | |
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BMI Introduces Parental Controls
by Ruben Bybee full story | top |
News Flash! FREE parental controls for the first 100 customers. | |
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Fast Food Facts
by Victor Luna full story | top |
| Burger King, McDonalds, Taco Bell - Have you ever dared to wonder how much fat, carbs or calories you are consuming? (Some of us would just rather NOT know) However, if you are the inquiring, informed type... "A whopper with cheese, medium french fries w/salt and a 22 oz. soda pop are about 1390 calories and that's only o... - CONTINUED | |
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How Did That Song Go?
by Matt Stephens full story | top |
| Are you like me? Are you one of those people that we all see in cars passing by, happily singing along to the radio and oblivious to the fact that their car has see through windows? I know, we all feel safe inside closed cars, like it's "our own little world". And then that song comes on that you "kind of know...but n... - CONTINUED | |
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Online Casinos
by Victor Luna full story | top |
| Visiting an Online Casino might make you feel as though you are in a real casino! For example, you must follow the playing rules of the online casino. These can be strict rules, especially when you are playing for real money. You need to keep in mind that in most cases you will be playing against real people - ... - CONTINUED | |
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That's Amore!
by KJ Newby full story | top |
| "That's Amore" This month we'll be taking a look at online dating. Below is list of internet dating pros and cons that is worth taking a look at if you are considering looking into the wonderful world of internet dating. Also, I will include a few links to reputable internet dating sites. So here are ... - CONTINUED | |
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Catching up with Colin
by Carol Hall full story | top |
| Colin has been with Blue Mountain Internet for about 6 months, and works as one of our friendly Customer Service Representatives. Colin is often times that voice you hear when you call on the weekends! So, I visited a bit with him to get to know him better, and decided to share with you! Editor: Where were you born, and where did y... - CONTINUED | |
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Let's Talk Viruses
by Mike Rochelle full story | top |
| "Let's talk viruses". (Unpleasant as it is...) Viruses are those pesky bugs that get into every part of a person's computer. "So how do they get in and what can you do about them? Viruses can get into your computer when you go to a questionable website and download a program with a virus attached to it. (... - CONTINUED | |
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Kudos
by Matt Stephens full story | top |
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"Thank you very much Colin. You've been very helpful. If you give me your bosses name and email I'll recommend he/she give you a raise." -Iva M. Baker City, OR. "I just want to say 'Thank You for My Message Center'. Just counting yesterday and this morning I have deleted my virus portion of over 125 potential viruses, and ... - CONTINUED | |
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