MISSION, KS--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - (Family Features) Have you ever thought about trying something new but it seemed too complex or intimidating? The "For Dummies" series of books takes these topics and explains them in clear, simple language that makes learning fun and easy.
These excerpts from four popular "For Dummies" books show you the kinds of tips offered in the series. They'll help you navigate the world of wine, keep your computer files safe, build a stylish wardrobe and learn some Facebook lingo.
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Common Facebook Terminology
From "Facebook For Dummies, 2nd Edition" by Leah Pearlman and Carolyn Abram
Facebook connects you with the people you know and care about. It enables you to communicate, stay up-to-date, and keep in touch with friends and family anywhere.
You can share photos, videos, notes, gifts, even chat live with others online at the same time as you.
If you're new to Facebook, you'll run into some unfamiliar terminology. Here are some common terms and their definitions:
Marrying Wine With Food
From "Wine For Dummies, 4th Edition" by Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan
Food and wine interact, based on the components of the wine. These tips will help you pair the right wines with your food to make a memorable meal.
Tannic Wines. Have you ever taken a sip of a red wine and experienced a drying-out feeling in your mouth, as if something had blotted up all your saliva? That's tannin. Tannic wines include most wines based on the Cabernet Sauvignon grape, northern Rhone reds, and any wine that has become tannic from aging in new oak barrels.
These wines can:
Sweet Wines. Wines that often have some sweetness include most inexpensive California white wines, White Zindfandel, many Rieslings, and medium-dry Vouvray. (Dry is the opposite of sweet.) These wines can:
Acidic Wines. All wines contain acid, but some are more acidic than others. Acidity gives the wine firmness in your mouth. White wines with high acidity feel crisp, while those without enough feel flabby. Acidic wines include most Italian whites, Sancerre and Chablis, and most dry Rieslings. These wines can:
Practice Safe Computing
From "Windows 7 For Dummies," by Andy Rathbone
Viruses can travel not only in emails, programs and files, but also in screen savers, themes, toolbars and other Windows add-ons.
Protect yourself by practicing safe computing -- after all, the best defense is often a good offense. Consider these safe-computing tips:
Windows 7's Parental Controls offer several ways to police how people can access the computer as well as the Internet. These controls offer three categories of safeguards:
Building Your Stylish Wardrobe
From "Fashion For Dummies," by Jill Martin and Pierre A. Lehu
Quality, fit and style are the most important factors when creating your wardrobe. This means that everything in your closet must be first rate. Nothing less than a 10 -- that is, the best -- should be in your closet. Here's how to start deciding what to keep and what to get rid of:
Fashion Staples Every Woman Should Invest In
You can spend a little more on these fashion items because they're essentials for every woman's closet, and you'll wear them over and over again:
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