Connections Newsletter - December Issue

Issue 12 December 2012 |

In this Issue

- Holiday Happenings
- FrostFest
- Scam Alert
- $50 Photo Contest
- Christmas Open House
- Directory App
- Stores Closed
- Business Showcase
- Sites of the Month
- iPhone Lunch & Learn
- Coloring Contest
- Newsletter Survey
- 3 Month Free Trial
- FAQ
- Short Tutorial
- Live High School Sports
- Customer Comments
- Stuff to Pin
- Great Videos

November "Thankful" Winner

Your Photo Could Be
Worth $50

This month's theme is
"Lights." Submit and view your photo entry online at
nex-tech.com/photo or deliver it to any local Nex-Tech store. Deadline for "Lights" entries is
December 31, 2012.

Sites Of The Month

Great Sites To Check

Out In December

Go-To Holiday Guide

Tips on Tipping

Discover Your Next Destination

Library Of Free eBooks

Please Tell Us What You Think

Nex-Tech is considering changes to the Connections newsletter and would like your feedback. Complete this survey for a chance to receive a $100 credit on your account. Survey must be completed by January 2, 2013. Thank you.

This Month's FAQ

What does GIF mean and how is it supposed to be pronounced?

The Answer

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Short Tutorial - How To Keep Your Facebook Account Secure

It happens all the time. A Facebook user tries to log in to his/her Facebook account and the password no longer works. This often means a hacker managed to get access to the account and change the password. To reduce the chances of this happening to you, Facebook recommends taking security precautions:

Go Pinterest-ing!

Cool Stuff To Pin On Your Pinterest Boards

Tape + Straws = Festive Gift Wrap

The Forecast Is For Icy Cupcakes

Wear A Ring To Be Awakened

Holiday Happenings in the Area

Christmas is just around the corner and there's always something to do and see around the Nex-Tech service area! Click here for a few events to attend with your family this year!

Nex-Tech to Co-Sponsor 12th Annual FrostFest Parade

Mark your calendars for the 12th Annual Illuminated FrostFest Parade, Saturday, December 8, 2012, in downtown Hays. The floats will be aglow as they roll down "Candy Cane Lane" for a night you and your family will not forget.

Scam Alert - Don't Let Scammers Spoil Your Holiday Season

The holidays should be a happy time filled with food, family, and friendship. Unfortunately, they're also a big season for fraud. The Better Business Bureau is warning holiday shoppers and donors to look out for these common scams:

Christmas Open House Events
Set for December 14

Nex-Tech stores are gearing up for the holiday season with Open House events. Be sure to stop by your local Nex-Tech store December 14. The Open House will be held during normal business hours for each location. Everyone is invited to stop by for refreshments and friendly service while you check out the latest phones and accessories. There will also be a registry for a gift basket. We'd love to see you!

Nex-Tech Stores Closed for the Holidays

Nex-Tech stores will be closed Tuesday,
December 25, 2012, and Tuesday, January 1, 2013. "We wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!"

Hot Coffee and a
High-Speed Connection

Roughly three years ago, Dave and Jessica Coles found themselves at a crossroads. They had their careers in Denver; Dave was a district sales manager for a distribution company, while Jessica, with her background in Ocean Engineering, worked for government contractors doing work for the U.S. Navy.

Learn all the basics of the iPhone! Learn how to fully use your amazing voice activated assistant Siri and the feature-rich 8 megapixel camera.
We'll discuss the App Store, Find my iPhone, iCloud and much more!

Space is limited. Please RSVP to Jenny Dixon at jdixon@nex-tech.com by noon the day prior to the event you are attending. Please include your name and the location of the event.

LOCATION	DATE
Stockton Rooks County Health Department	December 13, 2012
Norton Norton Public Library	December 18, 2012
Hill City Nex-Tech Store	January 10, 2013
Plainville First State Bank	January 17, 2013

Click here for more dates and locations.

Nex-Tech Sponsors Color Contest for Young Creatives

Nex-Tech will present one winner for each store. Every kid who returns a coloring sheet will have their name entered in a drawing for a $50 gift certificate. The coloring contest is for kids ages 12 and under and coloring sheets must be returned to a Nex-Tech
store by December 31, 2012.

If you have a child who would like to show off their coloring skills, you'll want to do one of two things: either stop by your local Nex-Tech store to pick up a coloring sheet up, or click here. Have fun and good luck!

You'll always have the most awesome high-speed connection with Nex-Tech Internet, even when you run your tablet, smartphone and computer at the same time. Also, you have access to 120+ channels with Nex-Tech TV service, so you never miss out on your favorite show. Add Nex-Tech Phone and get a reliable connection you can depend on. Sign up now and receive a 3 month free trial when you add Nex-Tech Internet, TV or Phone service!*

*Some restrictions apply. Three months free applies to Nex-Tech TV service and premium channels, Internet service and Lightning Jack® accessories, and Local Phone service and features.

Watch local basketball live on Nex-Tech TV Channel 100 and on
Nex-Tech Live Stream or Live Stream Mobile. The Game of the Week will be available on Free Video on Demand and Channel 100 the following week.*

12/14/12
1/4/13
1/11/13
1/18/13
1/19/13
1/25/13
2/1/13
2/8/13
2/15/13

Logan @ Palco
Phillipsburg @ Hill City
Norton @ Trego
MCL Tournament
MCL Tournament
Rock Hills @ Natoma
Golden Plains @ Logan
St. John's @ Victoria
Oberlin @ Quinter

*Nex-Tech TV service required for channel 100 and Video on Demand. Some services not available in all areas.

Customer Comments from AROUND THE CORNER

The Alton Rural Fire Department would like to thank you for the donation that you sent for the 2012 Alton Jubilee street dance. Your donation helped everyone to finish the evening on a very enjoyable note and the band "Kill Creek Rising" was enjoyed by many. Thank you again and hopefully we'll be seeing you all at the 2013 Alton Jubilee.

Sincerely, The Alton Rural Firemen

Tony Dibble, Fire Chief

Again, thank you Nex-Tech for your contribution toward the purchase of a water heater for the senior center. It will be appreciated for many years to come.

Thanks, Osborne Community Senior Center

Clifford Hahn, President

On behalf of the Quinter Area Chamber of Commerce, I'd like to share a big THANK YOU for the very generous Nex-Tech donation for our Christmas Light Fund!!

Again, many thanks! Ericka Gillespie

On behalf of the Board of Directors for the Friends of Cheyenne Bottoms organization, we want to thank you for the gracious gift you gave to support our efforts in establishing the Wetlands 2nd Grade Education Day at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center. Again thank you for your support, time, and resources.

Sincerely, Marcia Westhoff

Friends of Cheyenne Bottoms, President

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A Couple of Videos You Don't Want to Miss

Rain And Thunder On Stage
At first glance, this looks like a typical choir. But instead of using their voices to sing, they use their hands to create the sounds of rain and thunder. It's so amazingly realistic, you may feel like you should grab an umbrella to stay dry!

How Does The Internet Work?

This video takes you deep beneath the surface of the most basic Internet transaction. Follow a packet of data as it flows from your fingertips; goes through circuits, wires, and cables; moves to a host server; and then travels back again - all in less than a second.

Have a cool video you want to see featured in the Connections Newsletter?
Send us a message on our website with a link to the video for consideration.

Connections Staff

Executive Editor: Steve Herrs

Managing Editor: Andrea Keesee

Contributors:

Chris Norris

Deborah Anderson

Raleen Grandy

Sara Bloom

Tara Turner