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~ A note from the Editor~

Welcome to "the M E N U" !

In each issue of the MENU you will find food for the soul and
worthy morsels of internet information.

After an appetizer or two, you can then move on to the next course. Whether you go for a salad or sample some soup,
I encourage you to save room for the "Entree"!

My goal as the editor, is that the MENU will inspire your perspective, either personally or professionally.

When you are served the Main Entree I hope that you taste and treasure each and every bite! And then...the Dessert!

Savor the words of the wise......if you can't finish, you are
certainly welcome to take it To-Go.

Enjoy Your Meal!

Table of Contents will vary in each issue, choosing from
subtitles below. Otherwise would make this a very filling
dinner!

Chef's Special >>>> >featured article

Appetizer>>>>>>>> >food for the soul

Salad or Soup>>>> >sponsors and advertising

Main Entree >>>>> >editor's perspective

Dessert>>>>>>>>> >sweet deals on the net

To-Go>>>>>>>>>> >take it with you

Reservations>>>> >subscribe, unsubscribe

I invite you to read on so you can see what's on the

Menu for October !

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*CHEF'S SPECIAL*

FEATURED ARTICLE
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When I was first introduced to the "E-Zine World" of the Internet, I found myself a bit confused as to what an E-Zine actually was. It seemed that a newsletter was called an ezine. And when I thought I had found another ezine, the editor referred to it as a newsletter!
After coming across this article from Michael Green, some of my curiosities were cleared up. Perhaps it will help you too!

FROM 'FANZINE' TO 'EZINE' - A BRIEF HISTORY OF EZINES!

by Michael Green

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Maybe it shouldn't come as a big surprise, but most
people out there don't actually know what we mean
when we casually utter the word 'EZine'.

So let's cut to the chase....An EZine is in fact an
Electronically delivered Newsletter. And that means
that it is usually delivered by Email.

Phew! That was sure simple!

But if understanding EZines is straightforward enough,
then appreciating the origin of the word EZine is
anything but a piece of cake!

SO WHERE WAS THE TERM 'EZINE' BORN?

Well the most popular school of thought is that 'EZine'
is in fact short for the words 'Electronic' and
'magaZINE'. Put them together and you get 'EZine'.

Yet although this has become the almost universally
accepted explanation, it probably ISN'T actually true!

For one thing we've just explained that an EZine is an
Electronic Newsletter, NOT an Electronic Magazine. And
of course the 'Z' that comes from the word 'magaZine,
doesn't even exist in the word 'NEWSLETTER'.

So the reality is that there must have been another
explanation for the creation of this new word in our
dictionary. Here's a rival theory:

WAY BACK IN TIME CAME THE HUMBLE 'FANZINE':

A fanzine was a publication with a small number of
subscribers - (perhaps from 5 - 1,000). Fanzines were
targeted publications geared towards specific interests
like: SciFi, Fantasy and Football clubs. They were
frequently run by committed supporters and the small-time,
close knit style of the fans would often contribute to a
cult like status for their printed publications.

Those printed publications were called 'FanZines', but
were frequently referred to as 'Zines' instead.

MOST EZINES ARE BASED AROUND SPECIFIC INTEREST GROUPS

Back to the modern day and most EZines are based around
specific interest groups, just like the Zines once
were.

Adding an 'E' on the beginning brings us to the word
EZine and this offers us a much more logical explanation
for the creation of this new word in the English language.

EZINES ARE MORE ABOUT PROFIT THAN FANZINES EVER WHERE

The proliferation in the number of EZines has been
dramatic. My best estimate, based on researching and
counting directories of EZines, is that there are now
in excess of 500,000 different EZine titles out there.

And the reason for the variety of EZines is blindingly
obvious: "It's inexpensive to become an EZine editor
and publisher".

Having said that it's cheap to get into the market of
publishing EZines, most people underestimate the
immense amount of effort involved in publishing on a
weekly, monthly or on occasion daily basis. EZines can
be hard work to produce at high quality - all the time.

And my research has revealed that the purpose of EZines
has shifted too.

Whereas EZines were originally published in the FanZine
tradition (enthusiasts writing about a subject they
love), nowadays most EZines are published for PROFIT.

SAVVY EDITORS KNOW THERE'S MONEY TO BE MADE

You see people have realized that an Opt-In EZine
publication can not only pay for itself, but it can
also generate very significant levels of income for
their owners through the promotion of online products and
services in particular. Savvy editors know that their
personal endorsement for a third-party product can net
a rich return from a loyal EZine readership.

So whilst the origin of the word EZine may still be
shrouded in mystery, the current day purpose of many
EZines isn't. And the best EZines of all provide rich
content to their readership and a welcome source of
income to their owners.

Good luck with your own Ezine,

Michael Green

Ezine & Newsletter Expert.

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The writer, Michael Green, is an acknowledged expert in
Newsletter and Ezine publishing. He has created a toolkit
to assist budding EZine editors to develop their own
money-making Newsletters. Michael's "Easy Ezine Toolkit"
provides step-by-step guidance for establishing your own
successful EZine and shows you how to turn it into a
money-making venture. To create your own great Ezine now
click here ===> http://www.EasyEzineToolkit.com
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*APPETIZER*

FOOD FOR THE SOUL
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Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans
- John Lennon

"I am the world's worst salesman,

therefore, I must make it easy for people to buy."

- F. W. Woolworth

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>>GIVE ME A SAMPLER! (a little bit of everything)

Try this to get your creative motor going!

You might come up with a "Creative Concept" for your business or newsletter! Share your ideas and we'll brainstorm together!

Oxygen Media http://www.oxygen.com/self/spirit/images_to_words/

Look for Businesses and People in the U.S.

(I found a close family friend from years ago!)

AnyWho.com http://www.anywho.com/

Today's Affirmation:

"I will not fight myself!"

(I know you're wanting that last onion ring)

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ALA CARTE

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FOLLOW OUR SUCCESS AND MAKE IT YOUR OWN!

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*MAINENTREE*

EDITOR'S PERSPECTIVE
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Who is the editor of the M E N U?

My name is Michelle, and I would like to welcome you to
"the M E N U"
So that you can get to know me better, I will share a bit about myself in each issue and will write an article with my perspective.

On just about anything!

Today I will direct you to my "All About Me" page and look forward to your return to the "MainEntree". (that's me!)

http://hometown.aol.com/swazmich/myhomepage/profile.html

I Welcome your feedback...................cuz I get hungry too!

S I D E W A Y S~

by Michelle Markee

Have you ever thought you were sitting on the wrong side of the table?
There seems to be two sides to most of life's meal.
And even when you are dining out, two sides usually come with the entrée.

There are two sides to every story.

There is a left side and a right side.

There is a black side and a white side.

There is a down side and an up side.

I became curious as to how our choices in life place us on one side or the other side. The scenario of the "side of life" came about when my sister shared this story with me.

She attended an executive board meeting and it amused her as to how a room of business executives can divide themselves up when sitting down at a meeting.
She sat there thinking,"I am sitting on the wrong side of the table - I should be sitting on that side, not this side!"

The meeting ended and she left the room mesmerized. Approaching the elevator, a sense of relief comforted her as she pushed the button.

Homebound!

The elevator jolted as it stopped, and the door opened. She was not on the in side anymore. With a touch of anxiety, she stepped to the out side.

The doors closed behind her. After looking from one side to the other side, she realized she had entered the "Elevator Maze". The doors opened up behind her and she retreated back to the in side.
The elevator jarred once more as it stopped on another floor. The door that had just closed did not open this time. However, the opposite door did. You know, the one on the other side.

Have you ever stepped out of an elevator only to realize you were on the wrong floor? Or walked out the wrong door? Being lost in a maze of elevators is like moving fast to get nowhere.

Once upon a time, the only option one had was to take the stairway.
Taking one step after the other. And then there became the moving stairway. Moving stairs escalate. Standing still, you reach your destination, whether it be going upstairs or downstairs.

Often, you have the ability to watch others pass you by as they go in the opposite direction.

For everyone,there is always a destination.

Choices have a distinct way of telling us whether we are going in the right direction. It seems if we choose to escalate, we visualize our preferred destination going down the other side, as we go up. Sometimes the destination can only be reached by our going down, while passing by others going up the other side.

Then I remember, reaching the second floor only comes about by starting at the first.

That brings us to the simplicity of the old-fashioned stairway.
One step at a time. Clearly marked as to where it's destination is. You know where you are going before starting the climb.
There are no two-sided doorways.

Life's experience allows us to test-drive many, many sides. Whatever side I find myself on, I try to follow certain guidelines in order not to be lost in the "Elevator Maze".

Know which floor you want to go to
Remember what door you walk out of
Push the right button

I now savor the thought of knowing that I'll never end up on the wrong side. And if I'm unsure whether or not I'm on the right side, I'll take the stairs.

Going Up???????

Learning the Internet, one step at a time has been my strategy.

I don't get lost in the "Elevator Maze" as often as I used to.
Have you been there??

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Share your experience of being lost in the "elevator maze" of life, be it personal, professional, at home or far away.

I will have a section devoted to publishing your experiences in the next two issues of the MENU!

Interact!

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