The Newsletter of the RockComp Computer Club

Edited and published by Chuck Rickard
chuck@rockcomp.org

ROCKCOMP COMPUTER CLUB

Easy tech tips

Make the most of technology you already own:

• Simple fixes for your digital photos
• Fix common PC problems
• How to create a family journal using Word

Tips to try

5 productivity tips for Windows
How to delete programs you no longer need

News From Other Places

News from Nebraska

Harv died on Friday, Aug. 13 in the Central City Care Center. I want to let you know the funeral details. There will be a visitation at Solt Funeral Home on Tues. Aug. 17 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The funeral is Wed. Aug. 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Central City United Methodist Church with burial at Orchard at 3:30 p.m. Obituary

Sonia Holbrook (2708 13th Ave., Central City, NE 68826)

News from Wisconsin

Our sympathy to Steve and Earleen Fronckourak #513 on the passing of their son-in-law in California, from leukemia. He is survived by his wife, 8 year old daughter and his Mother.

All else is well and we are having great weather (finally) in Wisconsin. Thank you so much and can't wait to see you again this fall.

Sincerely, Arva and Joe Kvam

Los Angeles

Los Angeles' full name is:
El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles de Porciuncula -- and can be abbreviated to 3.63% of its size: L.A.

Recipe of the Week
by Jery Rickard
Santa Fe Salad

2-1/2 C. cut fresh green beans*
1 C. minced fresh cilantro
¼ C. fat-free sour cream
2 Tbsp. lime juice
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin
¼ tsp. salt
Dash cayenne pepper
2 C. frozen corn, thawed*
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
1 can (2-1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
½ C. shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

1. Place green beans in small saucepan and cover with water.
Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry.

2. For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne. In a large bowl, combine the green beans, corn, pinto beans, black beans, red pepper, onion, chilies and olives. Add cheese and dressing; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
YIELD: 10 servings.

NUTRITION FACTS: ¾ cup equals 151 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 374 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 8 g protein. DIABETIC EXCHANGES: 1-1/2 starch, ½ fat.

*TIP: This recipe was slashed 246 mg of sodium from each serving, just by using fresh green beans and frozen corn instead of canned.

News from Prescott Valley

I received nothing but sad news this week.

There has been a some wild Monsoon action this past week. There have been some damaging storms down in the Valley but only rain up here in the Prescott Area.
Last Sunday afternoon I called Bingo in Prescott. The forecast was for only a 10% chance of rain and the sky was clear so we left the top down on our little red car. During a break I looked outside and sure enough it was raining. I rushed out and put the top up and dried the seats the best I could. I looked up and there was one little black cloud right above the Adult Center that caused the thunder, lightning and rain. When Bingo was over it was clear blue sky outside and everything was dry as if the rain had never happened. So, the top came back down and everything got dry on the way home.
For anyone that would like to e-mail Jery, her address is: jery@rockcomp.org. Several people have sent me e-mail to give to her.

The Diamondbacks are still solidly in last place in the National League, Western Division. Now 26 games behind first place San Diego. So far they have won 47 games and lost 74 for a .388 average. They won just one game since the last newsletter.

Wednesday evening the D-backs were ahead of the Cincinnati Reds 7 to 3 in the eight inning and managed to lose the game 11 to 7. The bullpen was to blame again.
Only 15,509, a franchise low, were there to see it.

Although I like baseball, I do not watch the Diamondbacks as often as I used to.
It is just not exciting when they usually lose.

Send me news from your home area. Send all news to Chuck, just click on Chuck or send to chuck@rockcomp.org. When you include pictures send them as an attachment rather than inserting them in the body of the message. It makes life much easier for me.

Chuck
Just a reminder

Edited and published by Chuck Rickard chuck@rockcomp.org