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Lists are great. Lists are a very simple, yet versatile way to keep track of things. For instance, a "To Do" list. This is probably the most commonly used lists in the world. It seems so elementary but do not underestimate the power of a to do list. I can site many very important and wealthy people who would not fail to give mention to the importance of organization through using simple tools such as "To Do" lists and calendars.

As I am sure you can gather, I am very fond of the fact that Sharepoint Services allows you to create individual lists for just about anything you want.

The last list I created was a "Client List" so that my entire team could have a list of all of our current clients.

So, how do you create a list?

Let me break it down for you.

1. Log into your account using login info that has admin rights attached to it.
2. Now, click on the "Site Actions" tab located in the top right hand corner of your page.
3. When the drop down menu appears, click on the "create" tab.
4. Next you will be taken to a page that has a horizontal menu bar across the center of the page. Under the "Custom Lists" heading find the tab that is titled "Custom List" and click on it.
5. Now you will be taken to a page that asks you to title and describe the new list. Do that.
6. Once you have done this, you will scroll down and hit the "Create" tab.

And there you have it! You have now officially created your first Sharepoint Services custom list!

Now all you need to do is add items to your list!

Have fun!

You can set up your own Sharepoint Hosting account by visiting Sharepoint Services, visit http://www.Alentus.com/hosting/sharepoint.asp

Web Hosting is a service. Auto mechanics also provide a service. How would you decide which mechanic is best for you? Price? Experience? Reliability? This is the same line of thinking that should go into deciding which company should host your website.

It is very common to see choices centered around price, especially with so much competition in the hosting business. It is not uncommon to see hosting plans range from free to upwards of $50 per month. However, if you happened to see a sign on the street that said "$2 mechanic inside" you would probably drive right by, right? How good could a "$2 mechanic" possibly be? Why would a mechanic with skill and experience charge next to nothing for their service? Certainly, it is worth paying a mechanic. You don't want to be overcharged, but you do realize an experienced mechanic has value.

This example is very similar to the hosting world. Some may argue a car is more important than a website. Tell that to the bed and breakfast owner who does 90% of their booking via their online reservation system. If your business depends on a website to either completely drive or supplement sales, you know how important a website can be.

When it comes to choosing a host, there are not enough choices centered around experience and reliability. These are the foundations for any good company. A mechanic who has worked on cars for 10 years is going to be more familar with his trade than a mechanic who only has 2 years experience. If you were deciding on a mechanic, wouldn't you lean towards the one who has worked on cars for a longer period of time and perhaps comes on a good recommendation?

Okay, enough talk about cars, let's talk hosting. When you are looking for a company to provide the service of web hosting, try placing price aside for a moment. First, look for a company that has been in businesss for a number of years. Any host that has been around for over 5 years is probably doing something right. That's not to say a host of 2 years can't help you, but at least begin your search with the most experienced.

After you've found a few candidates, write down about 10 questions you would like to ask your future host. Even if you know the answers to some questions, that's okay. The reason for the questions is to see how long it takes to get answers and the quality of those answers. If you don't like what you see, scratch them off your list because that is exactly the type of response you will get when a support issue arises.

Try to get the web addresses of 4 or 5 sites they host and visit over a period of a week or so and see if you notice any downtime or blatant sluggishness. You may even want to email the owners of these sites and ask what they think of their host.

This may seem like alot of work just to decide on a host for your website. It's certainly more involved than simply looking for the cheapest price. When you only look at price you overlook some essential factors, such as experience and reliability. If your website is important to you or your business, you will come to rely on that experience which translates into quality service.

Copyright 2005 Anthony Vita

Anthony Vita has been helping businesses and individuals get an online presence ever since starting his own successful web hosting business, Web Feat, Inc., in 1997. Contact him at http://www.webfeathost.com

If you're going to use Starcraft maps and use them well, you have to learn the lingo. Every game has its own language and terminology that players understand and use. This is also true of the Starcraft game. The first thing you should know is what SCUM means. SCUM is an acronym for Starcraft User Map, which is basically any map that will operate with Starcraft. They are often called UMS, which means User Map Settings. This refers to a map that has triggers or data that has been changed in some way, You do need to use the UMS setting in order to play with these maps.

StarEdit is the map editor that the creator bundled with the StarCraft game. AS such it is the official map editor and you should have it stored in the folder on your computer where you have everything else related to Star Craft. With this you can cerate your own maps but it does not have the capability to create hidden A1 scripts or to handle and string management. This editor uses a point and click interface so that you can easily create triggers. However, it does not allow for any text-based manipulation of the triggers you create. The sequel to this software is the StarCraft X-tra Editor, known as SCXE. This has more features than the original editor, but it doesn't allow you to make too many changes that may result in the system crashing.

You can find many maps for Starcraft online and download them to your computer if you don't like or want to create your own. In order to create a full campaign you may have to download several maps, if you are using scenarios, which tell a story. When downloading the maps, you have to make sure it is actually compatible with Starcraft. This could be the case if after you download a map and save it to the folder, Starcraft cannot open the program.

There are basically two types of maps you can use in StarCraft. These are normal maps and money maps. Money maps have almost unlimited resources so that you don't have to worry about running out of either money or resources. Some of these maps are big hunter maps, fastest maps and zero clutter maps. They do help to simplify the game because when you use them you can focus all of your attention on choosing the best strategies rather than how much resources you have left. It also present more challenges because you have to figure out how you can keep your resources as close to zero as possible. You also get reward for making plays that are just not possible with normal maps.

While the type of map you use is up to you, you should choose one that matches your skill level and experience in playing the game. Beginners should always start with land maps because if you use island maps you will have to memorize a canned built order and attack no matter what the situation is in the game.

You can download Starcraft maps at http://www.CreepColony.com This site also has; lots of information on Starcraft2 and Starcraft II strategy.