Author: Sus Schmitt

Sus Schmitt has been on the staff of Cru since 1975 serving in the area of technology. She writes several blogs and is currently assisting Cru staff to use technology for ministry.
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Clear Your Plate of Bacn and Spam

Sus Schmitt

I’m sure I don’t need to explain about eMail spam, but did you know you probably have bacn in your inbox, too? Bacn is eMail you’ve subscribed to, but don’t want to read RIGHT NOW. (I’m re-creating the urgency you might feel when something shows up in your inbox.) You also receive bacn in the form of automatic payroll deposits, staff news announcements, and more. I’ll show you how to make a folder in Outlook for all your bacn subscriptions so you can focus on your inbox more efficiently. Continue reading Clear Your Plate of Bacn and Spam

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The Pluperfect or Strunkenwhite Virus

Sus Schmitt

Bob Hirschfeld featured a satire on his blog about an imaginary computer virus, Strunkenwhite. The virus, also called The Pluperfect Virus, prevented an infected computer from sending grammatically incorrect eMail. People began forwarding his post as if it were a virus alert. Some thought the Strunkenwhite Virus was a hoax, but many also believed it.
I first learned about it recently while reading the humorous bestseller about punctuation, Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss.
Here’s an excerpt, but I recommend the whole post:
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Strunk & White’s “The Elements of Style” is a good book to have on your shelf for writing prayer letters, blog posts and for whenever you need to refresh your English skills. Where do you go for answers to your grammar questions? Continue reading The Pluperfect or Strunkenwhite Virus

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We Want to Help You Use Technology for Ministry

Sus Schmitt

Especially for those who may be more homebound at this season of life, a computer can be a window to opportunities for evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, and more.
If you want to try any of the following already in place, please let us know.
1. stay connected and ministering to other staff women through prayer and conversation on GlobalStaffWomen.com
2. blog, and comment on blogs, as a means to be engaged with CCC women (start with Judy’s blog)
3. use Facebook for ministry
4. answer e-mails from women seeking God at JesusforWomen.com.
5. help answer eMails for EveryStudent.com, Starting with God and Globla Media Outreach
6. volunteer to be in the chat room for EveryStudent.com
7. start your own blog to present the Gospel
Chances are that technology can fit in right where you are, enhancing what you’re already doing and whatever God has gifted you to do for the future.
Continue reading We Want to Help You Use Technology for Ministry

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Two Kindles and the Earthquake in Japan (Guest Post)

Sus Schmitt

While taxiing to the end of the runway, maybe five minutes before full power would be applied and we would take off, the huge 747 began bouncing up and down, the wings flapping. It wasn’t nearly as bad as some mid-air turbulence I’ve experienced, but we weren’t in the air! There isn’t supposed to be turbulence on the ground!
When the pilot came over the loudspeaker he said, “Folks, we’re having an earthquake.”
People around us were using their mobile phones to check news reports.
Our mobile phones on the T-Mobile system (GSM system) don’t work on Japan’s cellular system. But Kay and I each have an Amazon Kindle with 3G world cell phone service for downloading books and also with very rudimentary web browsers

(How did Keith and Kay make it safely back to the States? Read more…) Continue reading Two Kindles and the Earthquake in Japan (Guest Post)

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Evolve – Fourth Year of the Blogference (Guest Post)

Sus Schmitt

I’ve hosted The Blogference, an annual online conference, for the last four years.  Last year, 43 countries were represented in the discussions on various topics. This year’s theme is Evolve, encouraging us not only to be aware of changes in culture and technology, but also to transform ourselves and our ministries in order to see an  increase in our fruitfulness for Christ. Topics this year include several on leadership, a discussion on managing your inbox, and more. So, head on over to the Blogference, read the on-going discussions and leave a comment.  Last year, over 1200 participated!  Come and join in … Continue reading Evolve – Fourth Year of the Blogference (Guest Post)

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A Visual Look at the Internet

Sus Schmitt

This visualization of the internet was used near the end of the TED Talk, “We Are All Cyborgs Now,” which was featured on e4e a few weeks ago. The Opte Project created this map in 2003.  The colors show internet activity in these locations: Red – Asia Pacific Green – Europe/Middle East/ Central Asia/Africa Blue – North America Yellow – Latin American and Caribbean Cyan – local area networks White – unknown They also created other maps using file extensions like mil, net, edu, org, et cetera.  That is, they visualized internet activity for the military, education, and other organizations … Continue reading A Visual Look at the Internet