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WIM’s DESK
Thanks to all the customers who accepted my Email and especially those who had a look at the BLOG. Mine might not be the best there is but, hey, it’s better than no blog at all. Hopefully it will improve in time and the best way for that to happen is if you send me your comments.

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KNOW YOUR STAINLESS
Can stainless steel be "welded"?
YES. Stainless steel is easily welded, but the welding procedure is different than that used with carbon steel. The "filler" rod or electrode must be stainless steel. (Contact the American Welding Society for more information)

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SELF IMPROVEMENT
Ten Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills
We all have people with whom we have to work to get things done. Our ability to communicate with clients, customers, subordinates, peers, and superiors can enhance our effectiveness or sabotage us. Many times, our verbal skills make the difference. Here are 10 ways to increase your verbal efficacy at work: (One per day)
3. Animate your voice – Avoid a monotone. Use dynamics. Your pitch should raise and lower. Your volume should be soft and loud. Listen to your local TV news anchor; take notes.

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NICKEL PRICE
LME Official Prices (US$/tonne) for 08 July 2005
CASH BUYER - $ 14965
CASH SELLER & SETTLEMENT - $ 14970
3 MONTHS BUYER - $ 14745
3 MONTHS SELLER - $ 14750
LME Official Opening Stock (in tonnes) NICKEL = 6666

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COMPUTER TIPS
Finding Files
Q: I have lots of stuff in my Favorites menu. It seems like I have to do a lot of scrolling just to find what I'm looking for. Do you of a quicker way?
A: If you click your Favorites folder and hundreds of web sites drop down. Well, here's a little trick that'll help:
Click the "Favorites" menu then hit the first letter of the favorite you're looking for. The first item with that letter will be highlighted.
If that isn't the right favorite, tap the letter again. The next favorite beginning with that letter will be highlighted. Once you land on the favorite you're trying to find, hit the Enter key.
The above also applies to your “My Documents” folder.

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THE ASTUTE JAMMY LEXICON EXPLICATED
Now bid me run, and I will strive with things impossible -- yea, and get the better of them.- W. Shakespeare, from 'Julius Caesar'
Explained: Click on ‘START’, then ‘Run…’ look for ‘Microsoft ACCESS’, and forsooth, endeavour the impracticable effect – neigh, unfeasible viability notwithstanding.