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Resize and Convert Images

In this tutorial, we use Microsoft Picture Manager to resize and convert images to a format that can be used in web pages. Available in PDF.

Convert clipart from WMF to GIF

If you get your images from Windows Clipart Library, you'll often find yourself with hard-to-use .wmf files. This tutorial shows you how to convert those images to .gif so that they can be used in applications such as FrontPage.
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How to Succeed at Distance Learning - Tips for effective studying, taking exams, and writing research papers.

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Spring 2010 Dates

Orientation         January 8-9
Midterms          February 26-27
Finals                April 30 - May 1

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