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Nashville Utilizes Federal Grant to Save Neighborhoods

 

Demetrice Fitzgerald’s family outgrew their three-bedroom brick home on Bromley Way, Unfortunately their home, appraised for around $176,000 three years ago, dipped in value to $135,000. Others on their street were having similar, if not worse, problems. Many neighborhood homes were in default, and that definately wasn’t going to help them sell theirs.


"The last thing we need on the street is a foreclosed-upon house," Fitzgerald said. Luckily in mid-January, her street became the first targeted by the city of Nashville as part of a federally funded program aimed at stabilizing and protecting neighborhoods from the growing problem of foreclosures.

Read more: Nashville Utilizes Federal Grant to Save Neighborhoods

 

What can computer technology do for you and your business???

What can computer technology do for you and your business???

There have been many discussions about computer technology. Most business people know that they need some type of technology. It’s a matter of getting the biggest questions answered so they can make an informative decision.


The biggest questions;

  • Why do I need it??

  • What do I need??

  • How do I use it??

  • Where do I get it??


Why……………………If you want your business to be more productive, efficient, and profitable; computer technology is an important part in making this happen. You have to be on top of the latest technology so you can stay ahead of your competition.


What………………….This is the main issue for most businesses. They know it’s necessary but not sure of what direction to take without better information available. You need an informative computer technology consultant that can assist you in making these decisions. A great deal of this information will be available in upcoming Tech Newsletters. You hear a lot of talk about computers, servers, routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, and more. It’s tough to understand it all. You have your expertise in what you know in your business. You need to find the expert in computer technology so you can stay focused on what you know and drives your business.


How…………………..Businesses do invest in technology but don’t know how to apply it to their business. You should take advantage of any training available with your software vendors. You may need additional training from a local vendor that focuses on the Microsoft Windows Operating System or Offices Suites. The better you are with the software, the more affective you will be with your business.


Where………………..Most people ask this question for the simple fact that there are too many choices. I get questions like what brand or vendor should I buy from almost everyday. Most computers; the technology is similar if not the same inside the box. The most important questions with this subject; where can I get the best service, support, and price on the product. I know we can’t pass by price being important but sometimes it pays in Aces when you spend a little more but get the best service and support available.


There is so much more information about these subjects and we are just getting started. If you check the upcoming Tech Newsletters, you will find more details about these subjects and more. We will break down each subject and make time to hit on some of the latest tips as well. You can request additional information by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


Thanks and Have A Great Day,

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Jim Butera

ITS Techs

(615) 824-8497

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Apple Wants to Give You Unlimited Free Music Downloads on iTunes

Apple Wants to Give You Unlimited Free Music Downloads on iTunes

Author: Jeremy Scott

The current iTunes business model is that you pay $0.99 per song.  It’s been that way for quite some time, in fact. 

But according to news reports, Apple is negotiating with record labels for a new model that would be music to the ears of iTunes fans:  free music access

That’s right.  Free.  Apple is trying to get the labels to consent to an iTunes where users gain access to any and all music they desire.  The catch–there’s always a catch, isn’t there?–is that Apple would then charge more for their digital music devices, and pass that extra revenue on to the record companies as payment. 

So your new iPod might cost $500 or $600, but then you’d have free music access to download all the free songs your device can hold.  Well, there’s also a rumor that Apple may include a sort of “membership” or “download subscription” fee–and I can’t tell if that’s in conjunction with the added cost to the mp3 player or as an alternative pricing model.  Either way… free music is probably on its way to iTunes soon.

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Adobe Releases Free Online Version of Photoshop: Photoshop Express

Adobe Releases Free Online Version of Photoshop: Photoshop Express

Photoshop has been the gold standard of professional photography software.  Several years back, they expanded their brand’s reach by releasing a scaled down version (for a much cheaper price tag) called Photoshop Elements. 

Now Adobe is gunning for even more by releasing Photoshop Express, a free online version of Photoshop

Aimed squarely at the core audience for already-established free photo-editing software like Google’s Picasa, Photoshop Express is a web-based application that uses Flash as a platform.

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 Current Mortgage Rates, US Averages

Product Rate Points APR Change
30 year fixed 4.87% 0.83 5.00% .001%
20 year fixed 4.71% 0.43 4.83% -.016%
15 year fixed 4.35% 0.65 4.53% -.001%
5/1 ARM 3.80% 0.50 3.38% -.008%

 

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