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If you are not sure what a blog is or how it works, the video called Blogs in Plain English will help. This video explains why blogs are such a "big deal". Just click on the large arrow in the middle of the video window below to view the video.

Whole-House Surge Protestion

It's important to protect all your electronic devices, not just computers, from surges.  Printers, televisions, appliances and computer peripherals all require protection.  However, it can be inconvenient to use individual surge protectors on all devices that need protection.  One solution is to install a whole-house surge protector as shown in this photo.  The device is installed by an electrician and is attached to the circuit breaker panel.  Whole-house surge protectors function like other surge protection devices, but they protect all electrical devices in the house at once.  The typical cost of $200 to $300 (installed) is generally less than buying individual surge protectors for every electrical device in your home.

MATC Closings

Here it is Tuesday evening and I'm watching the news and they just had a piece on closings in Wisconsin due to the severe weather.  Naturally, I was wondering where I could find information about MATC closings.  I was channel surfing when I stumbled upon a rolling banner at the bottom of the screen on channel 10 (WMVS) stating that evening classes starting at 5PM were canceled.  I then went to MATC.edu and searched for closings and came up with the 'Closings and cancellations' page.  Now, I don't know if this is new news, but it sure is too me!  I did however know about wisconsin closings at Todaystmj4.com as well other sites.

You can also give MATC's Weather Hotline a ring to find out about any closings or cancellations at (414) 297-6561.