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: Aches And Pains? Check Them Here
TRICK#2: Computer Annoyances Attack Center
GREAT PLACE #1: Complimentary Credit Reports On-line
GREAT PLACE #2: Worldwide Front Page News

TRICK#1: Aches And Pains? Check Them Here
http://my.webmd.com/medical_information/check_symptoms/default.htm
Before jumping in to check your health woes you should know that this resource received a rating of "Excellent" by Consumer Health WebWatch, a joint project of Consumer Reports WebWatch and the Health Improvement Institute (HII) for its "trustworthy, up-to-date information on current health news and trends". In addition, the site's privacy, advertising and sponsorship policies were recognized for their clarity and accessibility.

Just visit and answer a series of questions and -- Shazam! -- You will either be warned to see a health care professional pronto - or you will be given information regarding the symptom and possible courses of treatment.

Here's to your good health.

TRICK#2: Computer Annoyances Attack Center
http://www.annoyancescentral.com/
You can use this blog to deliver fixes to the most annoying computer problems straight to your computer. When you visit this resource you will find an archive of "Daily Fixes" plus the "Computer Experts Blogs".

If you want to get the fixes to the most annoying computer problems delivered straight to your computer there is a simple way using the RSS (Really Simple Syndication) set up there. Every time something new is published, you'll get a notification and a summary in an RSS feed. Just click the summary, and you'll be able to read the whole story right from your desktop.

This central site allows you to request a free credit report once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting services. Because monitoring your credit report is an effective tool in fighting identity theft it's a good idea to take advantage of this disclosure created by legislative mandate.

It's now quick and easy -- no excuses left to keep you from staying on top of how the big three credit agencies report on you.

GREAT PLACE #2: Worldwide Front Page News (Flash)
http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/flash/
Fly around the world from this great place-- and, when you land, the front page of today's local newspaper will be under your door and ready to read - exactly as it appears on the streets. Pictures and all. In most cases a link to the papers web site is also included.

You will need flash (but you most likely have that already).

Real Estate CyberTips are provided with compliments of the Real Estate Cyberspace Society.