Suggestions & Instructions for New Users
(1.) Throughout this site, 'click' on the 'title bar' (like the one above that says "Instructions & Suggestions for New Users...") to see the entire page or series of pages that appear under that 'title' bar. Think about it this way: When you first get to this site, you see 'Teasers(or previews)' of various "books", "pages", "stories", and other displays. Clicking on the title gets you to the full text of what you see as 'previews'. When you're done with the details of a page or collection of pages, use your browser's 'back-up' arrow or click on a menu item (such as 'home', 'news feeds', etc.) to move on to another title or portion of this site. (Click on the title bar to see more text below...)
Simply stated: Clicking on the 'title bar' (or the "read more" text at the bottom of the previewed text) will take you to the full page - or series of pages - that you see 'previewed' under each 'title bar' on the 'home' page. (The color of the text and the background of each 'title bar' is different from the body of the website - and it contains the title for each 'page' of this website.) The "read more' button also displays the full text.
(2.) Print printer-friendly pages of text as follows: after 'clicking' on the 'title bar' of the page that interests you, go to the bottom of the text on that page and click on the colored text that reads either 'printer-friendly version' or 'printer friendly page'. Then, command your browser software to print the page by pressing Ctrl+P, or File-Print or clicking on the printer icon.
PFV Vs PFP buttons: At the end of the basic text for each 'page', you will see colored text reading 'printer-friendly version' or 'printer friendly page' -- there is a difference in the information that is printed. Where both options appear, we recommend that you use the "PFV" - 'printer-friendly version' option to print hard copy for study, to share with another person, or to file or place in a notebook for permanent reference. Note: The PFV prints out the node that you see on screen and any related "sub-pages" (i.e. you may get more than you expected).
The "PFP" - 'printer friendly page' option includes some additional data at the end of your printout that you may not find meaningful or suitable for 'presentation-quality' use. Note: PFP does not automatically print out "sub-pages" -- what you get is what you see at that "node" (url).
HINT: By printing THIS title, you will have a handy guide that helps you understand the cutting-edge software that powers this website (more on THAT later).
(3.) We invite you to 'register' to become a 'User' on this site. Once registered and authorized, you become empowered to add comments and participate in other interactive parts of this website. Those who choose not to register can still view the site and print pages for personal reference using the printer-friendly function to make useful and attractive hard-copy of the information presented here.
Here's how to register as a User: Go to the "User Login" box at the upper right hand corner of the home page. Click on 'create a new account', then enter your name and e-mail address. You will get an e-mail message showing the username you want to use for this site and your initial password (which you can change whenever you come back and log into this site).
When you 'register', you will receive your password and other instructions by E-mail. As a registered User, you will be able to do much more than just look at what this site has to offer. Depending on the "authorities" granted by the webmaster, you may be able to do some or all of the following:
(A.) As a registered user, you can make contributions to improve this website by changing its form and content. There are many ways registered users can suggest changes. You can comment on issues that need clarification. Using innovative software, this website presents a powerful step forward in the evolution of websites on the Internet. You can even customize the color theme of this site to suit your preference, considering the way your computer displays this website.
(B.) You may add new text to this site (provide editorial input) by either typing it into the appropriate box or pasting it from some other source - like your word processor. Submit your own text to create separate "pages" or "books" or to revise the text of existing pages.
(C.) You can even post your own separate 'stories' -- blocks your own text or items from published articles that interest you and which you believe will be of interest to other visitors to this site. Maybe you found something interesting about Transitional Housing. Copy some text from another site, make an editorial contribution here,(be sure to add the "url" so we can find it again) and then add any comments you want. Start a discussion in a "forum."
Another Suggestion: check out the "drupal" website to see what the software behind THIS site is capable of doing -- it's pretty impressive. Go ahead, find www.drupal.org to see how they use features like books, polls, blogs, etc. etc. After you have fun over there, remember to "Cm'on back now, ya hear!"
Note:To create this item, I logged in, clicked on "Create Content", selected "book page", then typed this text into the box labeled "body" after typing my title in the "Title" box. Later, I re-visited this site to edit and add text to improve this page.
Our website administrators can authorize you to become an editor after you've shown your interest in making contributions to this project.
What questions or comments come to mind? Here is how you can provide input: Click on the 'add new comment' button; this takes you to a page where you have a 'box' into which you can type a comment. The Administrator/s see the comment first, then it is 'published' if they believe other website visitors should see your comment. If not, it remains unpublished (i.e., private). If you have something you'd like to share with others, please use the 'comment' feature - others can then comment on your comment, thereby starting a discussion.