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What does Google know about you?

by on July 13, 2016 2 comments
Have you ever thought about what your internet searches may reveal about you? You might be surprised to know just how much Google knows. While on its surface what you search for may seem uninteresting, just think of what can be gleaned from it. We have a few ways you can check the (potentially creepy) data Google has on you so you can clear Google from keeping any unwanted details. .
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Audioslave

by on July 5, 2016 0 comments
Some groups toil away for decades and never quite find that right balance of good music popular enough to move the needle. Today’s band struck early and often, lasting a short amount of time, but getting all the accolades the three-decade band could ask for. Their self-titled album won a 2004 Grammy Award for best hard rock performance and has sold nearly 10 million albums worldwide. Today, you can score this great listen for only $5.
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Tech news roundup for July 1

by on July 1, 2016 0 comments
Check out the hottest toy coming just in time for the holidays, find out how to get a smartphone on the cheap (warning: there's a catch), and there are quite a few updates about your favorite social media and mapping apps. Also, take a peek at a "shut up and take my money" Kickstarter for anyone who has ever done battle with a tape measure, and waste a few minutes today watching some really awesome and brain-bending Photoshop creations.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Ben Folds Five

by on June 28, 2016 0 comments
When you think of great trios in music history, today’s band wouldn’t even enter into the discussion. Why? Because of their name—you may be lead to believe they had five members creating their piano-heavy sound. Lest you continue to be misled by such naming shenanigans, we'll give you all the info so you can be in the cool kids group.
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Dairy Month in America’s Dairyland

by on June 23, 2016 0 comments
There’s also no question that, although our farmers are often not referred to as “business people” in the traditional sense, their businesses contribute greatly to our economy—and we’re proud to say we help. TDS serves almost 300,000 phone lines in Wisconsin alone, many of them reaching rural areas and allowing our farmers to thrive. Learn about one family farm as we celebrate Dairy Month.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Will Smith

by on June 21, 2016 0 comments
There wasn't a hotter act in music, TV and film than today's featured artist back in 1996, the year of the original "Independence Day." In fact, you could almost argue Will Smith pioneered what’s referred to as the “pop-rap” genre back in the ‘80s. Whether you like your Will Smith with Jazzy Jeff, with Uncle Phil and Carlton, or with his family in modern day, there is something on this album for you. Today, you can score it for only $5.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: The Carpenters

by on June 7, 2016 2 comments
Sonic Youth did a remake of the Carpenter hit “Superstar,” which may have been your only real introduction to the band. If you take a listen to the original though, there’s no denying the songwriting talents of Richard and the vocal ability of Karen. The Carpenters were one of the most recognized acts of the ‘70s, but appears to be lost among the current generation—but today you can give them a try for only $5.
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