Trick #1: Write Your Next Novel On-Line

We are witnessing a trend toward moving applications onto the internet and for many, this can make a lot of sense. Now along come these folks who have done a neat job of giving you a pretty much full featured word processor on-line. This word processor allows you to create and share documents online. You don't need to install any software on your computer -- all you need is a browser and an internet connection.

You'll think you are preparing your document with the old familiar program you are used to -- it's that good. There are a lot of extra perks that come with being on-line. You can easily share your work with others and if you are traveling without your trusty computer you can do your work from any computer in the world.

Neat stuff! And did we mention that there is no cost to use this efficient on-line resource.

Trick #2: Google Goes Mobile

You know all about the myriad of tools Google offers on the web. Now you can access many of those great tools without being tied to your computer.

With Google's new mobile service you can use the best of Google tools right from your cell phone. Once hooked up you can search, access maps, get directions, use Gmail, get news and use lots more of the Google services. There is no cost for this service, but you need to be hooked up with the appropriate cell service and pay for your air time.

Google strikes again!

Great Place #1: Sleep well -- Protect Your Identity

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime on the face of our earth today. Attempting to resolve identity fraud issues on your own can be complicated and very time consuming.

Many "Identity Theft" plans simply send you a checklist of "things to do" when your identity has been stolen. Here's a place that takes an important extra step in helping you deal with the threat and/or actuality of identity theft.

This service helps you monitor your credit and provides you with complete fraud resolution services if you become a victim of identity theft. This world class company provides you with licensed ID theft investigators to do most of the legwork and paperwork for you -- saving you unthinkable amounts of time and energy.

Low cost "sleep-well-at- night" protection.

Great Place #2: Forty One Pounds of Junk

These folks estimate that the average American receives 41 pounds of junk mail each year and have created a service we can all appreciate. Their service stops most common junk mail such as credit card offers, coupon mailers, sweepstakes entries, magazine offers and insurance promotions, as well as any catalogs you specify. They claim that you will see a noticeable improvement within 6-8 weeks and that after four months your junk mail should be reduced by 80 to 95 percent.

There is a modest fee that provides their service for a 5 year period and you can add other residents at your address without any additional cost.

Think of the aggravation you'll eliminate -- and trees you'll save.

Published: June 29, 2007

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John M. "Jack" Peckham is the Executive Director of REcyber.com (the Real Estate CyberSpace Society). In that capacity he oversees the development and delivery of the latest up to the minute Real Estate Cyberspace tools, strategies, networking structures and services that the Society provides its members to leverage their effectiveness, visibility, professionalism and earnings. As host of Real Estate CyberSpace Radio, he provides over 40 hours of programming to help listeners integrate the power of the Internet into their daily business lives. He is the author of several real estate books published by Prentice Hall and Harcourt Brace Jovanovich including his latest Master Guide to Income Property Brokerage from Wiley Publishing. A columnist for the Boston Herald for nine years, his syndicated columns have appeared in over 100 papers nationwide. Jack loves to sell real estate has been involved directly in the sale of over one billion dollars in Real Estate. Today he sells in his jeans and fuzzy slippers as a one-man shop and has closed over $40,000,000 in sales on the Internet recently in 20% of his working time. The balance he spends directing the affairs of the 10,000 member Real Estate CyberSpace Society. The Society awards the RECS (Real Estate CyberSpace Specialist) Designation to members based on the current criteria. He served as Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), is a Past President of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors and has been honored as the Massachusetts State Realtor of the Year. You can reach Jack at or by calling 617-523-4441.