Hypernet is teaming up with a CLEC in Cleburne
Hypernet Communications will partner with 1stel, Inc., the first CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) to break ground and collocate with Cleburne’s predominant phone company. 1stel, in alliance with Hypernet Communications, will provide voice, broadband Internet connections, and web services to local businesses.
1stel and Hypernet worked together to lay the fiber from the 1stel office to the Cleburne phone company during the third week of June. With the fiber interconnected, 1stel has the ability to provide both voice and data to the businesses of Texas.
Partnering with Hypernet, 1stel is capable of supplying a business with a choice number of phone lines, a broadband Internet connection, web site design, web hosting, and much more. As a single point of contact, 1stel simplifies the voice and data communications of a business, and with one bill and one contact, a business will save time and money.
“As the date draws closer to when we will go live with our first customer, the anticipation mounts,” said Natalie Howard, 1stel Telco Coordinator. “Here at 1stel, we are striving to provide you with a voice and data solution that will exceed your present services.”
1stel, Inc., a CLEC since September 1999, will provide business customers combined voice, data, and Internet services. 1stel’s objective is to provide integrated voice and data solutions to the businesses of Texas, which will enable a business to run more efficiently by combining all of their communications over a single network.
Established in early 1996, Hypernet Communications has built a reliable network for Internet access throughout North-Central Texas and dial-up access locations in 35 states. Hypernet also provides web site design, web hosting, collocation, and much more, to both business and residential customers.
To find out more about 1stel and how your business can utilize the efficiency of 1stel’s services, contact a 1stel representative at (817) 517-6000 or e-mail natalie@1stel.com for more information.
Coming Soon to a Browser Near You: .info and .biz!
The Internet is expanding into the .info and .biz world. With the worldwide use of the Internet, additional suffixes are needed to supply both businesses and individuals with sufficient domains names. Currently, the most common suffixes of domain names are .com, .net, and .org. Government agencies use .gov, and most educational facilities use .edu.
Now, ICANN, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has approved the use of two new domain name suffixes—.info and .biz.
.Info
The “Sunrise Period” of early registration for .info domains is tentatively scheduled to begin July 25th and run through August 27th. Only those with current, registered trademarks issued prior to October 2, 2000, are eligible to register for a .info domain name during the “Sunrise Period”. Domains registered during this period require a 5-year minimum registration, and if criteria are met, submissions will be chosen on a random basis. There is no guarantee that submissions registered during the “Sunrise Period” will be given to the first registered.
The “Landrush Period” is tentatively scheduled to begin September 12th. The .info domains will be available to the general public and must have a minimum of a 2-year registration period. With the random selection of domain names during the “Landrush Period,” there is once again, no guarantee who or which business will receive the domain name. The “Registry Live Period” is tentatively scheduled to begin September 19th after the “Landrush Period” and also requires a minimum of a 2-year registration. The “Registry Live Period,” however, will be processed in real-time, on a first-come, first-served basis.
.Biz
For the .biz registry, “Domain Name Application” begins on June 25th and is scheduled through September 17th. Domain names registered during this period require a 2-year registration. Because there is a random selection process for all .biz names, there is no guarantee which business will receive the domain name. Registrants may cancel applications from September 18th through September 25th.
The “Registry Live Period” for .biz is tentatively scheduled for October 1, 2001. Registered domain names also require a 2-year minimum. The “Registry Live Period” in an indefinite period of time, and domain registrations will be available to businesses and will be processed in real-time, on a first-come, first-served basis.
There is a charge for registration of both .info and .biz. For more information, please e-mail a Hypernet representative at newdomains@hyperusa.com.
HyperUSA and Staples, The Office Superstore
Participating in the Staples 2001 Small Business Expo, Hypernet Communications informed participants about how HyperUSA’s products and services, competitive prices, and 24-hour technical support can benefit business and residential customers.
With “Better Business through Technology” as the focus of the expo, HyperUSA helped inform local businesses about faster technology through a broadband Internet connection. Businesses will not only receive an instant connection with HyperUSA, they can also utilize a very important marketing tool—a business web site. The HyperUSA Web Design team will implement ideas and information into a creative and effective web site for the world to view.
“The Small Business Expo gave Hypernet and area businesses great exposure to the local community,” said Mandy Calhoun, Vice President of Marketing at Hypernet. “We think developing relationships with fellow Chamber members is beneficial to the local economy, and we look forward to working with Staples again in the future.”
Staples, The Office Superstore is scheduled to hold a second expo in July. Cleburne Staples General Manager James Cassidy anticipates a sizable turnout of local businesses and teachers from the 54 surrounding schools.
“The local store team has enjoyed initiating and developing relationships within Cleburne and our surrounding communities,” said Cassidy. “We are very appreciative of Hypernet’s participation, and we are enthusiastically preparing for our teacher appreciation event on July 31st.”
Palm™ also participated in the expo with a representative on hand to inform local businesses and consumers about the benefits of the Palm™ Handheld. With compact simplicity, wireless Internet, and state-of-the-art technology, the Palm™ Handheld has a solution for both business and residential customers.
Quick and Easy Summer Snacks for the Kids!
With the kids out of school for the summer, keep them cool with these quick and easy Summer snacks. Spend a summer afternoon with the kids, while teaching them how to make these wonderful, fun recipes.
Whether your kids want something chocolaty-gooey or salty-sweet, these Summer snacks will be at hit!
Dirt
Ingredients:
• Chocolate pudding
• Oreo cookie crumbs
• Gummy worms
• Glasses (clear plastic are best)
Instructions:
Prepare chocolate pudding mix as instructed on package. Fill glasses 3/4 full of pudding. Sprinkle Oreo crumbs on top of pudding. Stick gummy worms in the crumbs. Now you have a cup of dirt (and worms) that the kids will enjoy!
Apple Smiles
Ingredients:
• Apples
• Peanut Butter
• Miniature Marshmallows
Instructions:
First, cut the apples into wedges. Next, smear the peanut butter on one side of both wedges. Place a few marshmallows in the peanut butter on one of the apple wedges and add the second apple wedge on top—peanut butter side down. This makes the apples wedges look like they’re smiling (the apples are the lips and the marshmallows look like teeth)!
Popcorn Balls
Ingredients:
• 2 qt of popped popcorn
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/3 cup of corn syrup
• 1/3 cup of water
• 1/4 cup of butter
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 250º . Put popcorn in a large, 4 inch deep buttered baking pan. Keep warm in the oven. Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, and salt in a large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cook until mixture reaches 250º on a candy thermometer, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Quickly stir in vanilla. Remove popcorn from oven. Pour syrup mixture over popcorn, stirring to mix well. Form into balls. Makes approximately 8 balls.
These fun, easy snacks and many more can be found at http://kidexchange.miningco.com/kids/kidexchange/library/blsnackindex.htm. Have a fun-filled summer and spend time with your kids. Whether it’s in the kitchen or the backyard, summer should be full of laughter and memories.
The Fourth of July: America Celebrates Freedom
On July 4, 1776, the United States of America claimed its independence from England, and Democracy was born. Thousands leave their homelands every day to begin their American Dream in the "land of the free and the home of the brave". The United States is truly a diverse nation.
Each year on July 4th, Americans celebrate their freedom and independence with barbecues, picnics, and family gatherings. But what are other countries celebrating? With the global use of the Internet, we learn about and communicate with people of all nations, bringing the world closer. We have the ability to learn about worldwide traditions, what other nations are celebrating, and why. The Internet is full of information and history. Learn about your American heritage and other nations around the world, all at the touch of a button.
Hypernet wishes all of you a safe and wonderful Fourth of July!
Happy Birthday America!!
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