As a new CMUOnet user, one of the very first things that you will want to do is to personalize your profile by adding a photo.  This photo is what will be your avatar and will be displayed to other CMUOnet users. It's very simple to do!

Step 1: Click "My Profile"

Step 2: Click "Edit profile"

Step 3: Click the "Browse" button to browse your computer and locate a photo that you'd like to use as your profile image.  Click the name of the file on your computer once you find it.

Step 4: Click the "Upload" button

Step 5: Click and drag a square around the portion of the image that you want to use as your profile icon.

Step 6: When the selection box includes the desired portion of the photo, click "Create your avatar

After doing so, you will now see your photo in your profile!  You can change your profile photo at any time.  If you have any further questions on how to add a photo to your profile, post a comment here.

Phishing is a rampant today and is an attempt for someone to steal your personal information.  Watch this 3 minute video to learn how to detect these fraudulent emails and avoid them to protect your identity.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqRZGhiHGxg

Do you like to keep up on various blogs and other websites that seem to be updated frequently? If so, using the free Google Reader can save you A LOT of time! This new video from Common Craft explains how easy it is to get started using Google Reader.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSPZ2Uu_X3Y

With my family all in Wisconsin over Labor Day weekend, my dad, brother, and I took a trip to Green Bay to tour Lambeau Field and visit the Packers Hall of Fame.  Looking forward to another great Packers season ahead.  Go Pack, Go!

Any other Packers fans out there?

July 17, 2008 a new chapter began in my life as my wife and I welcomed our beautiful girl, Madigan Cecelia Marie Rhode, into our family!  Life as a parent is truly amazing and certainly presents a unique perspective on children's ministry...