• This web site uses a sophisticated tracking system to provide you with new interactions, and to make your visit more enjoyable. While it's not necessary to "login" to benefit from the information presented, it is suggested that you login upon entering this site if it has been more than a half hour since you last visited (unless your web browser supports cookies). Once logged in, the system will "remember" you as long as you are here. If you leave the site, say to visit a webvertiser's home page, and return within a half hour, the system will still have you as "logged in".

• AOL and Proxy Users: Due the way AOL and other proxy servers request documents on your behalf, there is no way to determine if you have logged in. Consequently, none of the areas requiring a login will work for you. If you are using AOL, perhaps you should consider a "real" provider, if not for that reason, then for the fact that AOL's browser does not deliver the proper document layout and poorly displays images. If you are using a proxy server under your firm's control, you might talk with your network administrator to see if your proxy server can be configured to always use the same IP number for your web sessions.

• Cookies: If your web browser supports cookies (i.e. Netscape or MS Internet Explorer) and you have configured your browser to allow cookies, then you need only login once. The cookie our server gives your browser will automatically log you in the next time you visit this site. Contrary to some disinformation published, there is not a security risk using these cookies. A cookie is a text file on your computer that reminds our server of your particular browser preferences and security requirements and lets us know exactly who you are. If your browser prompts you when a cookie is "served", you must accept it or access to confidential information will be denied, because our programs will not be able to ensure that the data is being sent to the proper parties. Because cookies are site specific, only our servers can access, decode, and make use of the information.

• While following the links from page to page, it is suggested that you use the continuation links where provided, instead of your browser's "back" button. This is most important when viewing a webvertisement. At the bottom of each ad, a "Continue Reading" link is provided which will continue to your intended page before the ad was displayed. This also provides us (the publisher) with statistical information which is used to determine both the effectiveness and overall value of the information presented.

• This "online" magazine strives to provide both the reader and advertiser with pertinent information and services. This online version is "advertiser supported", which simply means the advertisers are paying for your visit. Our customized web server allows advertisers to target their ads to a particular kind of reader. This targeting is based on the "qualification information" that you filled out when you first visited this site. This benefits you as well, since you will primarily see webvertisements which should be of interest. However, if you do not "login" then this doesn't work, and in that case, you'll see ads which you may or may not be interested in.

• Most webvertisements and new product displays have a "Reader Service" button associated with them. Just like a printed magazine, if you see something you'd like more information on, just click that button. The advertiser/company will then send you the information (in most cases by snail mail). This works the same as it does in printed magazines, only faster!

• It is our sincere wish that you enjoy your visit here, and that you value the information provided. If you have any suggestions for new topics, or changes that should be made, don't hesitate to send us an E-Mail. You'll find E-Mail links on just about every page. Send comments and content suggestions to the Sales Department . Send comments regarding operational issues that pertain to the web site in general (i.e. links not working) to the WebMaster.

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