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05/04/2009 - 11:00 a.m. CDT -- by Ellen Burgan 
Did you know that Oneida and Vilas are two of the many counties that offer public-access applications on their websites to help you get a quick picture of a property values? This information can be particularly useful for homeowners to research property values when selling or buying a home, or to verify that the assessment on your home is consistent with comparable homes. Online property and tax information is also particularly convenient for law offices, financial firms and real estate offices. It used to be that you had to go to the courthouse in person to research information on properties, and if you needed help, you hoped it wasn't a busy time for the land records office. Now, in the comfort of your own home, these free online tools enable you to research land and house values, along with associated tax information. A few data queries will quickly give you a general idea of the affordability of different neighborhoods if you are buying a home, or an idea of a good a... |
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03/31/2009 - 11:15 a.m. CDT -- by Ellen Burgan
With its recent enormous growth and visibility on several TV shows, it’s no wonder several people recently asked me to explain what Twitter is all about. At first Twitter appears crazy and useless, but it really can be useful if you figure out how to use it for your personal or business interests. The Twitter Explosion Last month, Twitter (www.twitter.com) was ranked the third largest online social network*, just behind Facebook and MySpace. A recent Ni... |
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03/04/2009 - 10:50 a.m. CDT -- by Ellen Burgan
Surfin’ the web always delivers a wealth of interesting reading, but there are websites to which I tend to return time and time again. The sites I value the most either entertain, simplify or give fast access to data. The following five websites are useful for everyday life, and you might find that you’ll want to add them to your favorite bookmarks. Site Name: eHow eHow has more than 500,000 professional articles and videos with step-by-step instructions on “how to do just about everything.” There are few topics the site doesn’t tackle, but a few examples are how to: Take better photosGet stains outEat more healthyBuy men’s jeansClean a really filthy refrigeratorDecorate your fireplace mantelAnything else you can imagine!Anyone can browse their articles, but to comment on articles, write articles and interact with other members... |
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02/08/2009 - 12:45 p.m. CDT -- by Ellen Burgan
ATTENTION SHOPPERS: the days of searching for a parking place, waiting in lines, and juggling shopping bags are over! Instead of driving to the crowded mall, head to your computer for a shopper’s delight. You might be thinking, “I’m not giving away my credit card number on the computer,” or “How do I know an Internet store isn’t a fly-by-the-night company run by a scam artist?”, or even the old stand-by, “It’s just too complicated.” Set aside those notions for a moment so you can try to understand why online shopping has become so popular. The exact number of online shoppers is unknown, but several sources estimate it is over one billion. Let’s take a look at why shopping online might be worth your time. Convenience is a major benefit of shopping online. Remain in the comfort of your own home while you shop anytime, and anywhere. Online stores are open 24/7 for your shopping pleasure. Not having to drive to the physical store will not only sa... |
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01/22/2009 - 1:30 p.m. CDT -- by Ellen Burgan
What excites me the most about the Internet is that it’s bursting with information on literally any topic – some fascinating, some worthless. Both my professional work and personal interests give me the opportunity to discover more about the Internet every day. Savvy Surfin’ is designed to give you practical knowledge and to encourage you to investigate educational, entertainment and socialization opportunities at your disposal on the Internet. It is a culture that is growing, so why not embrace it? Keep a positive attitude, and let the savvy surfer in you enjoy the ride. The ABCs of blogging Are you passionate or good at something that you can share? Or, maybe it’s the other way around and you have a thirst for learning more about a hobby or your profession? As more people turn to the Internet to get their information, blogs become one of the powerful resources found online. To many, checking their favorite blogs each day is muc... |
