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GET EMAIL ALERTS, ADD HEADLINES TO YOUR SITE AND DESKTOP

Get news that matters with Interactive Dad Email Alerts!

It's your personalized news tracking service. Select the sections such as Headlines, Family Finance and Save Money. And you can get an E-mail Alert free of charge each time a story is published that matches the categories you selected.

NEWS DADS CAN USE

Take a look below. By clicking on the or icons beside the section articles you're interested in receiving, you'll be on the road to staying informed with all the news dads can use!

Customize when and how you get E-mails.

*Receive updates as new articles are published;

*Get updates every day or at a certain time of day;

*Have E-mails delivered weekly.

When prompted, insert your E-mail. Both companies offer similar services. It's really a matter of personal preference.

FAMILIAR WITH RSS?

Do you run a website? Skilled web user?

Whether you're a website publisher or a savvy internet user, we've got the syndication and RSS tools you need to get our latest articles, our family friendly content.

If you're a website publisher, since we're constantly adding articles, you increase your content without any work! You can even customize the headlines to match the look and feel of your site.

When we add articles, your site is automatically updated.

It's as simple as copy and pasting code.

We'll even customize the look and feel of our headlines to match your site. Contact us today!

XML/RSS FEEDS

We also offer XML/RSS feeds so you're able to add our articles to your desktop.

Headlines

Save Money

Family Finance

Family Fun

Family Matters

Dads and Moms

Dad University

Columns

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RSS FAQ

What is RSS?

Depending whom you ask, RSS stands for "Real Simple Syndication" or "Rich Site Summary." An RSS file contains headlines, summaries and links that are formatted in XML (eXtensible Markup Language) so that they may be read by a program.

How do I use RSS?

The most common use of RSS is viewing news with an RSS reader, also known as a news aggregator. There are three types of news aggregators: stand-alone programs, e-mail-integrated applications, and Web-based aggregators.

How is RSS different than an e-mail newsletter?

E-mail newsletters are usually delivered at a time chosen by the publisher. RSS gives you more control by always being available and staying updated. Another advantage RSS has over e-mail is that you don't have to supply an e-mail address to get the headlines.

How is RSS different than a Web site?

RSS is usually a slimmed-down version of a Web site. Images and other supplementary information are not included in an RSS feed.

How do I get a news aggregator?

Here is a list of common stand-alone news aggregators:

· AmphetaDesk (Mac/Win/Linux)

· FeedDemon (Win)

· Radio Userland (Mac/Win)

· NewsMonster (Mac/Win/Linux)

· NetNewsWire (Mac)

Can I use a news aggregator as part of Microsoft Outlook?

Yes, the most common integrated application is:

· NewsGator (PC)

Can I use an online news aggregator?

Yes, some of the most common options are:

· My Yahoo

· Bloglines

· Feedster

How do I use a news aggregator?

News aggregators work similar to e-mail. Once you have subscribed to an RSS news feed, you will be given a list of headlines. You click on the headline to see a summary of the story, and then click the link to see the full story, which will open a browser window and take you directly to that story on our site.

How do I unsubscribe?

Just click the "unsubscribe" button in your news aggregator.

Which RSS feeds should I subscribe to?

That's up to you! You'll find the list of RSS options toward the top of this page.

May I use RSS to put headlines on my personal or company Web site?

Yes, but please let us know you're doing so. We like to keep track of that, plus we want to be able to notify you of any changes.