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Greetings ATMC Internet Customers!
Facebook Alert!
Spammers Make Money
With "Like Farming"
July signals the middle of
summer. So by now, you’re
probably enjoying a comfortable
routine of your favorite summer
activities. There’s always room for
something new, however. For
fresh ideas to try this month,
take a peek at the Pinterest and
Sites of the Month sections below.
You’ll find inspiration for July
meals, celebrations,
vacations, and more.
WEBSITE COMPASS
ONLINE NOW AVAILABLE
Go Pinterest-ing!
Cool Stuff To Pin On Your
Pinterest Boards
This Month's FAQ
What Did The First
Website Look Like?
Sites Of The Month
Great Sites To Check Out
In July
Two To View
A Couple Of Amazing
Videos You Don't Want To
Miss
Short Tutorial
How To Make A Pinterest
Secret Board
Also in this issue, we share a
warning about the practice called “Like Farming”
used by spammers on Facebook. Your innocent “Like”
could end up being used for less than honorable
purposes, so be selective about what you “Like” on
Facebook from now on and spread the word with family
and friends.
Keep exploring this issue to check out the first
website, watch castles made from humans and a
magician made from wood, and learn to create a
Pinterest secret board for "hush, hush" project
planning.
The goal of each of our eNewsletters is to keep our
subscribers informed regarding their Internet connection
and to improve their Internet experience. We think you'll
find this information interesting.
To see what's inside this issue, simply scroll down the
eNewsletter or click on the links within the index to the
left. Thanks for reading!
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- The ATMC Internet Team
Facebook Alert! – Spammers Make Money With "Like Farming"
When scrolling through your Facebook News Feed,
chances are you've seen pull-at-the-heartstrings
photos with captions such as "Please help! If this 18month-old girl gets 10,000 'Likes,' her heart transplant
is free."
Without a second thought, you may "Like" the post as
a quick and easy way to show you care. But
unfortunately, doing so will only benefit spammers and
accomplish nothing good, since the post is probably a
fake and the photo stolen. What's going on here? It's
called "Like Farming" and it works like this:
A person or group of people create a Facebook
page or website with an appeal to "Like"
something and shares it among their networks.
The people in the creators' networks like and
share the page with their own networks, who in turn "Like" and share it. In this
way, the post continues to spread.
Facebook's automated algorithms notice a lot of activity on the post, so they
work even harder to make sure it's seen.
The more people see it, the more people "Like" it. And the more people "Like" it,
the more people see it. Before long, the post goes viral by the sheer force of its
own momentum.
The creators illegally sell the Facebook page to a business or advertiser for a
hefty sum, and now the new owner can send spam to any user who has "Liked"
it.
We urge you to be smart and selective about what you "Like" on Facebook so you don't
support these underhanded "Like Farming" pages and put dollars in the pockets of
spammers. If you've clicked on "Like" for something in the past and now regret it, you
can "Unlike" it. Go to your Facebook profile, choose the "More" button, and choose
"Likes" from the drop-down menu. Select the one you want to remove, click on the
"Like" button that appears, and then select "Unlike" from the drop-down menu.
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WEBSITE COMPASS ONLINE NOW AVAILABLE
The Summer 2013 issue of Website Compass magazine
is packed full of useful tools and resources. You'll see
how webcams are being used for observing, sharing
and learning in today's world, ways to combat
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and learning in today's world, ways to combat
Facebook fatigue and how to search for a job online.
You'll also learn more about Facebook's new search
tool and ways to reduce identity theft. In addition,
you'll find commonly used Internet terms, cool sites to
visit, tutorials, and hardware and software links.
The list of ways Website Compass can help you is
endless. To see all this and more, click here.
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Go Pinterest-ing! – Cool Stuff To Pin On Your
Pinterest Boards
Kabob Comb Makes
Food Removal Easier
A New Way To Display
Is Around the Corner
Punch Box Is A Fun
Piñata Alternative
You haven't started pinning on Pinterest yet and you want to get started? If so, click
here.
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This Month's FAQ – What Did The First Website Look Like?
Question: I heard somebody mention that the World Wide Web is now 20 years old.
I'm curious — what did the first website look like?
Answer: It certainly wasn't much to look at, especially compared with the websites of
today. Here's a brief history: On April 30, 1993, a team at CERN (the European
Organization for Nuclear Research) first made the technology underlying the World
Wide Web available, royalty-free, to anyone who wanted to use it.
Their initial website was very basic — just a summary of the product including the
development history, instructions for creating your own pages, and technical
information about the World Wide Web. But this text-only website laid the groundwork
for the estimated 630 million websites that followed in the subsequent 20 years.
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Sites Of The Month – Great Sites To Check Out In July
Be Prepared For Tornadoes And Thunderstorms
emergency.cdc.gov – Being informed and prepared is the best way to
stay safe during severe weather. Take a few minutes now to review the
important information on this site. It covers what to do in the event of
a tornado watch or warning, what supplies to have on hand, how to
shut off utilities, and more.
Create A Customized City Guide For Your Next Trip
stay.com – Travel to this site when planning a vacation. You can choose
from 120 cities and then create a customized city guide with a map to
take with you. Check out hotel, restaurant, and sightseeing
recommendations. Plus, sign in with Facebook and see friends who
have been to that city.
Enjoy Yummy Treats For National Ice Cream Month
delish.com – July is National Ice Cream Month so it's the perfect excuse
to indulge your sweet tooth with a few new ice cream desserts. The
delicious recipe assortment here includes Watermelon Bliss, Orange
Creamsicle Pie, Grilled Banana Splits, Apple Ginger Ice Cream, and
Cheesecake on a Stick.
Pick Up Hot Ideas For A Sizzling Summer
marthastewart.com – You could call this "Summer Central" since it's
where Martha Stewart has gathered all kinds of summer recipes, party
ideas, crafts and projects, and family activities. From building sand
castles to hosting outdoor gatherings, it's one great idea after another.
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Two To View – A Couple Of Amazing Videos You Don't Want To Miss
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Human Castles Built With Courage
In the city of Tarragona, Spain, castellers
gather every two years to see who can
build the highest and most intricate
human castles. Some are up to 10 layers
high! Take a look at the astonishing
strength, balance, and courage displayed
by these performers.
A Masterpiece Of Marionette Magic
Known as the "Puppeteer to the Stars,"
Scott Land created this marionette of
comedy magician and actor, Carl
Ballantine. In this charming video, the
puppet performs a stylized version of Mr.
Ballantine's original magic act, complete
with a disappearing moustache.
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Short Tutorial – How To Make A Pinterest Secret Board
Most of the time, you're probably happy to share
the great ideas you've pinned on Pinterest. But
there are certain situations — such as surprise party
planning or gift buying — when you might want to
keep things under wraps. That's the time to create
a Pinterest secret board.
When you add pins to secret boards, they won't
show up anywhere. This means they won't appear
in the categories, search results, your home feed, or
your followers' feeds. Pinterest won't even alert
another pinner if you repin their content.
There are two ways to make a Pinterest secret
board. Simply log in to your account and follow one of the procedures below:
Scroll down to the bottom of your profile. You will notice that Pinterest
automatically gives you three blank secret boards at the bottom of the page
titled Create A Secret Board. These can only be seen by you (the board
creator) and any contributors you choose to add. Just click on one and begin
pinning.
-ORGo to the Add tab at the top right-hand corner of your page. Choose the option
Create A Board and move the slider button to secret (red) in the settings.
NOTE: Pinterest limits you to three secret boards at any one time. If you're using a
mobile device, you need to first download the most recent version of Pinterest for
iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or Android tablet. Then, go to your profile, click on the
Boards tab, and scroll down until you see the option for Create a Secret Board.
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ATMC Internet Team
Internet Insights
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