How Much Is Your Blog Worth? - 12/30/06 09:46 AM
Dane Carlson has created a tool using Technorati's API to place a dollar figure on your blog. After you enter your url, it will give you code for a widget to place on your site. The value is created using the same link to dollar ratio as the AOL-Weblogs Inc deal. … (1 comments)
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Jawbone's Noise Shield Technology - 12/29/06 01:42 PM
My luck with Bluetooth headsets has not been good but I am still anxiously awaiting the new Jawbone Bluetooth headset ($119.99) which should be released soon in silver, red, and black. You can send the company, Aliph, an email to pre-order. They are offering free UPS Ground shipping to any customer … (6 comments)
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Recycle at RE/MAX, Help Children's Miracle Network - 12/29/06 01:12 PM
In October, RE/MAX North Central partnered with Island Ink-Jet, a company dedicated to helping the environment by keeping used ink-jet and laser cartridges out of landfills. They collect the used cartridges, refill them with consumer quality ink and sell them at a fraction of their retail cost. You can drop … (0 comments)
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Lakeshore Management - 12/23/06 08:49 PM
Lake Weeders Digest (LWD) offers a wealth of information for those seeking new and innovative ways to address problematic aquatic plant issues such as milfoil, hydrilla, curly leaf pond weed and sediment or lake muck removal. LWD is also researching new invasive issues such as snails and zebra mussels. … (1 comments)
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2007 Predictions - 12/23/06 08:37 AM
Mark Nash over at BrokerAgentNews.com wrote an article titled "What's In, What's Out with Homebuyers in 2007". Here are a few of his "Ins" that I agree with....
Savvy buyers. With interest rates historically low and pent-up demand from a soft year in 2006, the deals and lack of frenzy won't last … (1 comments)
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Geo Greeting - 12/22/06 09:04 PM
View a geographical greeting to activerain by following this link. See how many buildings across the world you recognize.
Many of the letters for this greeting were found by spending endless hours in a basement hunched over a computer looking at Google Maps. (Think of Jack Nicholson's character from The Shining as … (4 comments)
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Saint Paul Author - 12/15/06 11:51 AM
Looking for an escape from your real estate world? Check out Saint Paul, Minnesota resident Vince Flynn's newest novel, Act of Treason. Vince is a friend of mine that I met while attending the University of St. Thomas. Now, Vince is a successful author of 8 novels. The novels have been … (0 comments)
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The Finish and Dutch Cousin of Zillow's Make Me Move - 12/12/06 03:34 PM
Igglo, is a Finnish company that lets potential buyers earmark houses that aren't for sale.
The Finnish company has photographed every building in Helsinki, and plans to do the same in other towns. These photographs are combined with satellite images and maps. They list each property, not just those that are currently … (2 comments)
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Comparing Counties - 12/11/06 12:51 PM
My market area is Minnesota's Douglas County which is in west central Minnesota (I live in Alexandria which is 2 hours Northwest of the Twin Cities). For 2006, the average sale price for Seasonal and Residential homes was $201,098. It would be interesting to hear from others about your market averages … (4 comments)
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Loopnote - 12/10/06 11:54 PM
Loopnote launched in private beta today. It is a service that allows users to join groups and receive regular information updates from the moderator of that group. Say you're in a band or you own an museum. You can use Loopnote to alert people about an upcoming exhibit. It works simply: … (2 comments)
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Rotary - 12/10/06 11:31 PM
There is now a group for activerain Rotary Members.
Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in more than … (6 comments)
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Wikipedia's REALTOR - 12/10/06 08:39 AM
Wikipedia was featured on CBS Sunday Morning today. I had never searched for REALTOR within Wikipedia so I decided to open my laptop to check it out.
"The MLSs are to residential real estate what NASDAQ and the New York Stock Exchange are to securities" is part of the entry about 'REALTOR' … (9 comments)
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First 30 Days Free with TypePad - 12/09/06 12:37 PM
A company called Six Apart, founded by Ben and Mena Trott, offers a simple solution for blogging called TypePad.
It is simple but there are also many advanced features available. You can try it free for the first 30 days by clicking the image I have inserted. You can add a … (4 comments)
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New Feature in Gmail - 12/09/06 11:27 AM
Gmail now allows you to check mail from your other accounts. The new feature is called Mail Fetcher and it allows users to access non-Gmail email accounts from within the Gmail interface. If you have a Yahoo email account, and a work email account, etc., you can simply access that email … (3 comments)
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A Heart Warming Story - 12/09/06 08:28 AM
By Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
Soweto, South Africa — HE was a skinny gray Soweto coal horse standing in the road with dull eyes, a filthy coat and his head hanging low. He had raw sores from an ill-fitting harness, hollows between each rib and protruding hips.Just 18 months old, he … (4 comments)
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Level Lakeshore - 12/08/06 08:54 AM
Click to enlarge. Check out the 100 feet of level lakeshore.
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Gmail - 12/08/06 07:02 AM
Gmail is easy to love for many reasons
(2 GB storage, POP Access,multiple outgoing accounts). This is old news to many of you.
To become a subscriber (it is free), you need an invitation. If anyone would like an invitation,
send me an email or post a comment and I will … (6 comments)
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Free Treo - 12/08/06 06:12 AM
Treo opportunity......
Sign up on mytreo.net for service with Cingular and receive the Treo 680 Free after mail in rebate.
Are you an existing Cingular customer? Extend your service now and receive the Treo 680 for $39.99 after mail in rebate.
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$550,000 Bare Lot Sold - 12/08/06 06:02 AM
Alexandria's Lake L'homme Dieu in 2006 has 2 bare lots sell for over $500,000. L'homme Dieu is part of Alexandria's Chain of Lakes and is 1,744 acres and is near the northern edge of Alexandria. View what is currently for sale on this lake. … (0 comments)
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Bluetooth Headsets - 12/08/06 05:50 AM
This morning, I read a review of Bluetooth headsets at Cnet. I am on my 3rd headset and have not been pleased with any of them. Is there anyone that has a Bluetooth headset that performs well? Even better, are there any Treo users that have found a good match. … (10 comments)
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New Bio-Science Zones Could Help Alexandria Businesses - 12/07/06 09:04 AM
by Al Edenloff, Echo Press Editor Another tax incentive program for businesses is taking shape in Alexandria.
This one is targeted toward companies that specialize in biotechnology and health sciences.
Link: EchoPress.com.
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Poll - 12/07/06 07:39 AM
Which format do you feel has the greatest impact?
360 Degree Virtual TourMultiple PhotosAudio Slide ShowVideo Tours (in Flash ) … (1 comments)
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Developing at Rail Stops - 12/07/06 07:28 AM
"Why Some Cities Think Developing At Rail Stops Is a Mighty Good Road" by Thaddeus Herrick, Wall Street Journal
Englewood, Colo. -- A DECADE AGO, the fortunes of this lower-middle- class Denver suburb were inextricably linked to Cinderella City, a mall virtually devoid of retailers, and to the automobile.
Today, where the 1960s … (1 comments)
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The Haka - 12/06/06 04:39 AM
This might be good in a listing presentation....
www.SeeWhatHappensNext.com
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"Put the Down Payment on my AmEx" - 12/06/06 04:33 AM
Coming up with the money for a down payment on a new condominium may soon be as easy as charging it. American Express is expected to announce today that it will allow some customers to use its cards to make condominium down payments.
To read the full text of … (4 comments)
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Splendor On Lake Cowdry - 12/06/06 04:26 AM
Pictured(click to enlarge) are images of a 6 bedroom/ 4 bath home on Lake Cowdry that has a smart design. In the kitchen, whether at the sink or the large island, you have lake views and are able to have a converse with someone relaxing by the fireplace in the … (0 comments)
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Lake Types - 12/06/06 04:15 AM
Periglacial: Part of the lake's margin is formed by an ice sheet, ice cap or glacier, the ice having obstructed the natural drainage of the land. Subglacial: A lake which is permanently covered by ice. They can occur under glaciers and ice caps or ice sheets. There are many such lakes, … (1 comments)
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The Cost of Good Design - 12/05/06 07:51 AM
Link: On Interior Design … (0 comments)
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Four To Consider - 12/05/06 07:27 AM
Townhome on The Chain next to Arrowwood. Some reasons to like it: high ceilings, maintenance free lifestyle, a boat slip in the community marina. Priced below the cost of a bare lot on The Chain.Cabin on Lake Miltona. Why to like it? The price is reason alone. $254,900. Sure, it is … (0 comments)
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Go Green - 12/05/06 07:25 AM
New tax credits and rebates are making solar-powered conversions as smart as redoing your kitchen. [Business 2.0 Magazine] … (2 comments)
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Buyers - 12/05/06 07:23 AM
According to the 2005 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 79% of all homebuyers used the internet as an information source. When the 2006 report is released, I will surprised if the percentage isn't close to 90%. … (5 comments)
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New Development On Lake Irene - 12/05/06 07:14 AM
Lot #11 at Sunny Brook on Lake Irene has sold. The developer is still offering a discounted price of $165,000 for any of the lots (current list price is $179,900). For this discount, the closing must take place prior to the end of the year. Pictured is the new NW Irene … (0 comments)
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