Title: Crossword Puzzle #1

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Section/SPIG: Health Administration

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I created a crossword puzzle for you to solve and made it available on my Web site. It's not too difficult, but I used way too many long words. I plan to include a new puzzle each issue.

I used a free application called EclipseCrossword. Just download the .exe file onto your desktop and double click that file to install the program on your computer. After installation, open the file and start creating your word list with hints. When you are done, just upload the file to your Web site and make a link to it. The link for this crossword puzzle is <http://depts.washington.edu/hswork/apha-has/publications/xword_fall_2005.html>.

If you need additional help, contact me at <larsson@cedarc.info>, or read the online help. Get additional information about the application from <http://www.greeneclipsesoftware.com/eclipsecrossword/>.

So, why bother with a crossword puzzle on your site or in your newsletter? It's a way of helping people learn about your site, about what your agency does - and it's fun. People like the interactivity, but mostly it helps people learn in a non-threatening way.