I'm the type of person that only needs a few pages of information to get the mouse turning.  

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Would you put the time you don't have into researching, studying, and learning about computers, then turn around and pay Geek Squad $1000.00 to come out and install your mouse?

Cell phones are the next best thing since sliced bread.I can send a message to 1000 cell phone at the click of my mouse and know that they received the message instantly...

Do1)Make the card 1 to 2 weighs heavier than normal2)Gloss on front mat on the back3)Print what you do big 4)Drop all titles and logos5)Keep them simple and easy to read6)Red and Yellow on front red on back7)Pass them out to everyone.

Who would make that kind of investment with all the associated risks and hassle when anybody can buy today a risk-free 30-year US treasury bond that gives them a 4.285% annual return at the click of a mouse or a call to their broker?

I dunno...I looked at owing the building of a local 'mat years ago and decided against it.

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Those alerts can also be seen if you mouse over the "Inbox" on the upper right menu bar and scroll down.

What we are seeing today can bring a whole new meaning to "the second mouse gets the cheese."