CHANGE: AGE REQUIREMENT HAS BEEN ADJUSTED TO “16 and Under”.

Ben and Jack Becker, in cooperation with semo.net and the Java Stop Cafe, are planning a Kids’ Music Night at the Java Stop Café. Youth sixteen and under are encouraged to apply for one of the six performance slots by submitting a video link which displays their performance talent.

Guidelines:
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semo.net Easter Hours

The office of semo.net will be closed on Sunday, April 4th, in observance of the Easter holiday. We will reopen on Monday, April 5th.

Semo.net has already received more than 70 copyright violation notifications pertaining to our users this year.

The illegal uploading, downloading, copying and/or distribution of copyrighted works are serious offenses that carry with them the risk of substantial monetary damages and, in some cases, criminal prosecution. Copyright infringement also violates the semo.net Rules & Regulations and could lead to suspension of your Internet account. Read the rest of this entry »

semo.net is preparing to move to a new email system featuring enhanced webmail, increased message sizes, and spam filtering for all users. This new service integrates your webmail and spam filtering service into a single location and increases your email capacity in multiple ways WITHOUT increasing your fees.

The new system requires that you log in using your entire email address (for example, “gijoe@semo.net”) rather than just the first part of the email address like our current service allows (i.e., “gijoe”).

To ensure that you don’t have any problems logging in, you may need to update your mail settings using the instructions below. If you have any questions about this change, feel free to contact us.

Note: if your email address is @sheltonbbs.com or @imsinternet.net, please adjust the instructions below accordingly.

The Webmail on the semo.net homepage is not affected; you do not need to change any settings there.

In Outlook Express or Windows Mail:

1) Open Outlook Express (or Windows Mail).
2) Click Tools then Accounts.
3) Click the Mail tab.
4) Highlight your email account and click the Properties button.
5) Click the Servers tab.
6) In the Account Name field, add @semo.net to the end of your username.
7) Click OK.
8) Click Close

In Mozilla Thunderbird:

1) Open Thunderbird.
2) Click Tools then Account Settings.
3) Click Server Settings in the left-hand menu.
4) In the User Name field, add @semo.net to the end of your username.
5) Click OK

In Windows Live Mail:

1) Open Windows Live Mail.
2) Right-click pop.semo.net and left-click Properties.
3) Click the Servers tab.
4) In E-mail username field, add @semo.net to the end of your username.
5) Click OK.

In Mac Mail:

1) Open Mac Mail.
2) Click on “Mail” at the top, then “Preferences”
3) Click on Accounts at the top.
4) Highlight the email account on the left.
5) Enter your full @semo.net address in the “username” field if it isn’t already there.
6) Restart the mail client
7) You’re done!

In Outlook 2003:

1) Open Outlook 2003
2) Click on “Tools”, then “Email Accounts”.
3) Place a dot in “View or Change Existing Email Accounts”, then click “Next”.
4) Highlight your email account and click “Change”.
5) In the “User Name” field, make sure your entire email address is typed in.
6) Click “Next”
7) Click “Finish”

In Outlook 2007:

1) Open Outlook 2007
2) Click “Tools” then “Account Settings”.
3) Click on your email account.
4) In the “User Name” field, make sure your entire email address is typed in.
5) Click “Next”.
6) Click “Finish”.

For more information on registration, please click here.

In times of economic hardship, it is more important than ever to keep track of your finances. There are a lot of free tools and applications available for budgeting, bill pay and financial management. A very important aspect that is often overlooked is the ability to check your credit score online any time you like. Companies like FreeCreditReport.com grant you one free credit report per year, but you are left in the dark the other 11 months unless you want to pay a fee to view your score.

CreditKarma.com lets you to shed some light on your credit – absolutely free! You can check your credit rating on the Credit Karma website an unlimited number of times, without any hidden fees or obligations. As an added incentive, Credit Karma states that checking your credit rating on their site does not negatively affect your credit score! Read the rest of this entry »

Motivated Sales Person Wanted!

We are Southeast Missouri’s premier and largest Internet service. We are currently developing a sales team and are seeking talented and motivated people. Join a top performing team and be our next shining star.

This is an Outstanding Sales Opportunity with Excellent Earnings potential for the right person! We are looking for success driven B2B individuals who enjoy business development and want to lead the pack leveraging our already excellent service to bring in new business. You would be representing an organization where service standards are high and our commitment to customer service and colleagues is tremendous.

We are searching for successful, motivated sales representatives to educate decision makers about our superior products and services and give us a try.

Job Description

    Contact decision makers in businesses and nonprofit organizations by telephone, email and in person
    and inform them of our products and services.
    Design appealing products and services tailor made to specific customers and markets.
    Get commitments from new customers
    Follow up, as needed to assure customer satisfaction
    Compensation is salary plus commission.

Job Requirements

    Previous experience selling intangibles such as services, insurance, travel or fund raising.
    Documented, success in previous sales positions
    Friendly, outgoing personality
    Professional appearance
    Ability to work occasional nights and weekends
    High commitment to customer satisfaction.
    Prior “cold calling” and prospecting experience is a big plus.

How to apply?
Fill out our standard job application (stop by or download it)
If you have a resume, please include it with your application

Drop it by our office at 1877 N Westwood Blvd – Poplar Bluff
Scan and email it to jobs@semo.net
Fax it to 573.776.6452

Don’t delay. If you are the person we are looking for apply today!

semo.net Now Hiring!

semo.net is looking for a qualified individual to fill a full time customer service/technical support position in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Ideal candidates will have great customer service, multi-tasking, typing and communications skills, as well as proficiency in computer and internet use.

Our customer service agents assist customers with internet related problems over the phone and in our office, including home networking, browser and email troubleshooting, and connectivity related issues with DSL, fixed Wireless, Cable Internet and Dialup. They handle account setups and changes, as well as process payments for our users.

Customer service and/or technical support experience a must, computer/networking certification or degree a definite plus.

Please stop by our office at 1877 N Westwood in Poplar Bluff to apply, or forward your resumé to techmanager@semo.net.

Come join our team!

Below is a press release describing semo.net’s attempts to secure USDA broadband stimulus funding to make high-speed access available in our area; an area which the USDA has decided is not remote enough to qualify.

USDA TILTING AT WINDMILLS: LITTLE GUY EXPOSES USDA STIMULUS BLUNDER

Brian Becker owns a small Internet Service in Southeast Missouri started in 1995. Becker has documents to show that the USDA, responsible for doling out billions for Rural Broadband, has contradicted both itself and Congress. Most are skeptical at first, but a few minutes with him and you realize that $7.2B stimulus dollars hinge on one word.
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College Organization Made Easy

As a college student, I find it increasingly difficult to stay organized. Keeping up with assignments, homework, due dates and various other stress-inducing factors can be a serious headache. I’ve tried several different organizational methods, from calendars to online document storage, but nothing ever seemed centralized enough to meet my needs.

Enter Soshiku. It might sound like a variety of sushi, but there is nothing fishy about this web application.

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