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Dear Member,

Like spring weather, the content of this April issue is a mixture of "rain clouds and sunshine." We share videos of the very dark days in Japan following the earthquake and tsunami, and also warn you about the growing number of Facebook survey scams. But on a brighter note, you'll find reassurance about the upcoming Internet transition from IPv4 to IPv6 along with websites featuring fun diversions such as popping virtual Bubble Wrap, touring famous art museums, and trying your hand at word search puzzles.

We believe you'll find the information contained in this newsletter to be a valuable tool for enhancing your Internet experience.

Here's what's inside this eNewsletter:

1) FACEBOOK ALERT - WATCH OUT FOR SURVEY SCAMS

2) TWO TO VIEW - TWO AMAZING VIDEOS OF THE JAPAN DISASTER

3) THIS MONTH'S FAQ - IS THE INTERNET RUNNING OUT OF IP ADDRESSES?

4) SITES OF THE MONTH - GREAT SITES TO CHECK OUT

We hope you enjoy this monthly eNewsletter and feel free to view it on our website as well as past issues at http://www.molalla.com/eNewsletters.html. Tell a friend!

- Your MCC Team

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FACEBOOK ALERT - WATCH OUT FOR SURVEY SCAMS

Scammers have identified Facebook as an easy place to make money through survey scams. These scams are now rampant, there are too many variations to describe here in detail. However, we'll share the elements of survey scams so it will be easier for you and your Facebook friends to spot them.

It starts with the bait, which is typically one of these types:

~ Sensational or extreme headlines - If you see a status update that starts off with "OMG...," "SHOCKING..." or "You have to see this...," there's a good chance it's a survey scam.

~ "Too good to be true" offers - Have you seen status updates from your friends or received Facebook messages promising you a free or drastically reduced priced iPhone or iPad? This is a common ploy of a survey scam.

~ Additional Facebook features or functionality - Some of these Facebook scams claim to offer you the ability to see who has viewed your profile or see who has deleted you as a friend. They're all fake. Facebook doesn't provide developers the access to the information required to create such applications.

Anyone curious enough to click on the link is taken to a page that looks like Facebook but isn't Facebook. Then you're asked to "Like" the page, which adds the scam to your own Facebook wall. This is how the scam spreads. You're also asked to fill in a survey. This is how the scammer makes money; they're paid by a marketing company to complete surveys.

Remember, if a Facebook page or any site insists that you share a piece of content or do a survey before reaching the promised destination, it's likely a scam. If you've fallen for these (or similar) scams, remove the message from your status, newsfeed, and your Likes and Interests in Facebook's "Edit my Profile" menu.

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TWO TO VIEW - TWO AMAZING VIDEOS OF THE JAPAN DISASTER

The devastation in Japan caused by the earthquake and tsunami is almost too horrific to believe, as evidenced by these two videos.

http://www.eNewsletterHome.com/_eNewsletter/2011/04/VIDEO_A.htm
This video shows the destruction in Japan from several different perspectives including scenes inside buildings as the earthquake hit, vehicles floating away, fires at an oil refinery, and evacuation and rescue efforts.

http://www.eNewsletterHome.com/_eNewsletter/2011/04/VIDEO_B.htm
You’ll be moved by these sweeping, birds-eye views of Japan as whole communities are swept away by the raging waters caused by the tsunami. What is left behind is nothing but piles of rubble. If you'd like to help, you can visit http://www.redcross.org

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THIS MONTH'S FAQ - IS THE INTERNET RUNNING OUT OF IP ADDRESSES?

Question: I heard something about the Internet running out of IP addresses. As a consumer, should I be concerned?

Answer: No, you don't need to worry. A transition is taking place to a new Internet Protocol called IPv6. But if everything goes according to plan behind the scenes, you won't even notice.

Here's the background on the transition: Every device that connects to the Internet needs a unique IP address to identify it; websites need them as well. An IP address is actually a set of binary numbers but to make them easier for us to remember, they're usually displayed in decimal format. For example, in Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4), the 32-bit binary number 11011000.00011011.00111101.10001001 would appear as 216.27.61.137.

Since 1981, IP addresses have used IPv4, which allows for roughly 4.3 billion 32-bit addresses. After years of rapid Internet expansion, however, the pool of available unallocated addresses for IPv4 will soon be depleted. The solution is for the Internet to upgrade to IPv6, which uses 128-bit addresses and therefore allows trillions of unique numbers.

Once again, this change from IPv4 to IPv6 will be primarily managed by commercial websites and Internet service providers. Action on the part of consumers is not expected to be required.

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SITES OF THE MONTH - GREAT SITES TO CHECK OUT

Word Search Puzzles
http://onlinewordsearch.org
Get your brain working with fun word search puzzles in dozens of categories such as fitness, garden, space, animals, music, holidays, seasons, and sports. Puzzles with wedding and baby themes are also included so this is a great place to look for games to play at showers this spring.

Virtual Art Tours
http://www.googleartproject.com
Can't get to Paris or Florence to view famous works of art? This site is the next best thing. It lets you wander from room to room at world- renowned art museums as if you're walking through them. You can even zoom in on the paintings for a closer look at colors and brushstrokes.

Play with Bubble Wrap
http://bubblewrapfun.com
There's something about Bubble Wrap that people of all ages find appealing and this site caters to that fascination. The Bubble Machine allows you to pop Bubble Wrap with your mouse pointer --almost as much fun as doing it for real. Other activities include Bubble Paint and Bubble Quizzes.

Social Networking for Kids
http://togetherville.com
If you're tired of your younger kids asking why they can't join Facebook, you'll love this site. It's a social networking site especially for children. Recently purchased by Disney, it creates a safe place for "kids and their grownups" to play together online. While the social component features Facebook-like interactions, it offers control over the people your kids interact with.

Recipes for Your Ingredients
http://www.supercook.com
You know the situation: It's time for dinner, and about all you have in your refrigerator are some chicken, a bell pepper, parsley, and a piece of cheese. What to do? Go to this site, type in your ingredients, and get ideas for recipes that use those ingredients (and maybe a few staples from your cupboard). When you find a recipe you want to try, click on it to get instructions and reviews.

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We hope you enjoyed this monthly eNewsletter and feel free to view it on our website as well as past issues at http://www.molalla.com/eNewsletters.html. Tell a friend!

Best regards,

- Your MCC Team

Molalla Communications Company

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