Archive of Tricks & Places


John M Peckham III


Jack Peckham ( ) is the Executive Director of the Real Estate CyberSpace Society, based in Boston, MA.

TRICK#1: HOW TO DO ALMOST ANYTHING.
TRICK#2: WHAT SHOULD YOU BE PAID?
GREAT PLACE #1: GIFT STORE
GREAT PLACE #2: GADGET HEAVEN

TRICK#1: HOW TO DO ALMOST ANYTHING.
http://www.ehow.com/
Ever scratch your head and say, "I wonder how to do that"? Every month over 4 million folks visit this site to learn how to do something from the clear and concise, step by step instructions provided. Whether you want to learn how to build a deck, train your dog to heel, lose weight, negotiate a raise, or fix a clothes dryer you'll find it all.

There are thousands of "how to" helpers here along with a handy Google site search function. Some of the main categories are: Automotive, Computers, Finance & Business, Food & Entertaining, Home & Garden, Personal Care & Style, Sports and Travel.

Next time you need a mentor around the house drop by. They're here to help.

TRICK#2: WHAT SHOULD YOU BE PAID?
http://www.salary.com/
Do you know what you are worth? Here's the place to check and see what folks with your talents are being paid today. Just enter your specialty and location and - Shazam -- you are provided with a graph showing the base median salary for that specialty.

Ever wonder what a short order cook in Juneau, Alaska earns? $34,147. How about a Senior Janitor in Great Falls Montana? $24,319.

There is a lot of other interesting information at this great place. And while your there you can check to see if you are overpaying that shifty brother in law.

Here's the place to get on-line universal gift certificates You can send the good looking certificate right to you printer so you can present your gift in person or in a greeting card. For instant delivery you can e-mail the certificate..

Your recipient can use your gift card directly at hundreds of on-line stores including Sharper Image, Linens-N-Things, Sports Authority and Restaurant.com to name just a few. Great place when you are under the gun for a birthday, a new baby, thank you, holiday or corporate gift.

GREAT PLACE #2: GADGET HEAVEN
http://www.gizmodo.com/
Anyone you know a gadget freak? If so let them know about this great technology weblog that is dedicated to everything related to gadgets, gizmos, and cutting-edge consumer electronics. In addition you'll find the latest news, reviews and recommendations for products including laptops, cell phones, PDAs, digital cameras, home entertainment and lots more.

How about a sink faucet that has LEDs that light up in response to the water temperature. Blue is for cold, red is for hot. Or maybe a tiny 3 ounce cell phone with all the 3G trimmings: 1.3-megapixel camera, video recording, data transfer, and video-conferencing.

Something new always happening here. Fun place to stay up with lightning speed change.

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