Go With Coupons

In this economy, we need all the help we can get to save money. I know I do, and that's why whenever I shop online, I go in search of coupons for whatever businesses I'm ordering from. It's amazing how many deals are out there that we don't know about, and that's why Go Go Shopper exists, to provide a central place where thousands of coupons are kept for us to find whenever we need them.

Go Go Shopper has coupons for department store websites like J.C. Penney, Macys, and Sears. There are deals for supermarts and drugstores like Wal-Mart, Target, Drugstore.com, and Kohls. No stores or online retailers are precluded from being part of their database of savings.

HomeDecorators coupons are available, as are Sephora, New Egg, and Eddie Bauer. All you have to do is drop by the website and search by retailer or store type. You're sure to find coupon codes that will save you lots of money in the future. They even have them for Amazon.com.

Go Go Shopper is a gigantic resource of coupons and coupon codes that every person in this strange economy needs to take advantage of whenever they shop. I have in the past, and I plan to do so again in the future.

A Piece of Luxury

Rolex watches have long been the standard of sophistication and style. I loved it when I was given my first Rolex as a young girl. I was on top of the world. It was a great watch that I treasured as I grew up. Regardless of your age or gender, there's a Rolex watch out there that will make you proud and put a smile on your face.

There's a great website at www.bestoftime.com that is home to a terrific selection of these fine watches. They're offered at huge discount pricing, something which is possible because Best of Time is an independent dealer of new and pre-owned Rolex watches and offer their products with a very low markup.

Best of Time, also known as Alex Jewelry, is a reputable dealer, as proven by their membership in the Better Business Bureau. In fact, they are an official BBB accredited business, holding a stellar A+ rating. That's the most any company can achieve.

Take some time to peruse Best of Time's inventory of Rolex luxury watches and do some comparison shopping to prove to yourself that they have the lowest prices possible. Their entire inventory is one hundred percent genuine certified and authentic. They come with a three-year warranty and shipping is free via FedEx. That's a good deal!

Raising money for breast cancer research

Odds are that you know someone who has died from or is suffering from breast cancer. The dangerous cancer has no boundaries and infests family members, friends, acquaintances, and colleagues. Maybe you yourself are dealing with breast cancer. While progress has been made, it's time to get beyond this horrid killer and rid the world of breast cancer for good. One positive way to do that is to fund research that can help medical researchers understand breast cancer more thoroughly and to ultimately come up with better treatments and, one day, the cure.

One way to help fund this much-needed research is to raise money through the Pink Ribbon Gumballs Bubble Up program. Are you the owner of a salon, spa, or other female-oriented business? Do you have a connection to a pizza place, dance studio, or youth oriented gathering spot? If so, consider doing your part by placing a gumball vending machine in one of these places. Maybe you even want to get one for your home and make your gumballs available to your neighborhood. It could be the center of any party on the block.

What easier way is there for individuals and businesses to help in raising money for breast cancer research? The proceeds all go to a great cause, and it's easy to do and maintain. Bubble up with pink gumballs today!

The Sunglasses Athletes Adore

Tifosi Glasses is the place to go for quality sunglasses that athletes adore. These products are made to withstand and endure the abuse that being an athlete brings on them. No matter how much we sweat or move, these sunglasses will last. Even if we drop them, they'll still survive. They are the sunglasses of the athlete, and they come with a hundred percent low price guarantee.

Drop by tifosi glasses and look at all the great sunglasses they have to offer. They come in a variety of lens types, and there's no shipping charge for orders of $75 or more.

Let the athlete in you celebrate victory in glasses that will endure anything you can put it though. Shop Tifosi Glasses today!

Personal Chefs Are In

More than ever before, people who entertain are hiring personal chefs to make their parties unique. It's one of the best ways to make sure your get-togethers stand out for all the right reasons. Personal Chef Services can bring top quality foods to your events in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

Better yet, you can hire personal chefs to prepare your meals at home. These chefs literally do everything for you, from grocery shopping to meal preparation, and it's all made to your specifications and tastes. It's the most convenient way to enjoy high quality food that is well made and tastes great.

Save yourself time and enjoy the benefits of hiring a personal chef. You'll be the envy of your neighbors.

Don't Overlook the Importance of Home Security

We live in a crazy and often fragile world today where people are desperate to survive. Cliché or not, desperate people do desperate things, and that's why our homes and lives are in more danger than ever before. That's also why it's ultra important to make sure that we protect our homes and families with appropriate safeguards, including secure window locks, door locks, and an alarm. Having a working home security system is vital to our safety in these volatile times.

A house safety alaram is so important to ensure that if someone tries to break into your home, that you'll be aware of it, as will your neighbors. The more people who realize a break-in is in process, the better the odds that the would-be invaders will flee.

Don't overlook the importance of a home security system. It's your home and family at stake.

Education Through Music

Music touches our souls. It nurtures us, entertains us, and it even educates us. From the time we are born, harmonies and melodies become a central part of our lives. It's fun, and it helps us to grow. Many people don't consider just how much music teaches us, even at a very young age.

Benefits Of Music Education for babies and young children include language skills development and fostering a love of music that can last throughout the decades. It's not just the notes and chords that are learned by children and even newborns, but it's movement itself, keeping beat to the tune and learning to dance and sway to what is being heard. Baby Music Class can help your child to learn music appreciation while also teaching them valuable life tools, such as self-control and listening skills. These are so valuable in life, and they really are learned from the moment we first open our eyes.

One of the best ways to make sure your young one gets this much-needed musical input is to check out kindermusik and enroll in one of their classes. Classes are available for newborns and go all the way up to 7 year-olds. These are creative courses designed to stimulate your child's growth through music. It's well worth checking out.

Beat the Heat

The heat is upon us. It's summertime, and that means one-hundred degree days with lots of sweat and humidity. We need to cool off, and there is nothing like taking a dip in the pool to take care of that. My parents had a pool built for us in the 1960's, and it's still going strong. It's needed to be re-plastered a couple of times, and we've made alterations, but the hours and hours of cooling fun this in-ground pool has provided has been worth every penny.

There are so many options in getting a pool built. There are custom pools that can be designed to your specifications and needs. People like different shapes and looks, and there really are no limits to what can be done in having a pool built to your desires. My sister had her pool built to fit her dream of having an outdoor sanctuary where she can relax, meditate, and commune with nature. She has a little garden there, too, and the pool is her centerpiece to this outdoor haven that she's had built for her.

People in Southern California can check out Orange County swimming pools and see how they can make the summer more enticing and liveable. Then there's always North San Diego swimming pools which offer their own solutions to cooling you and your family down. Beat the heat and click on those links today.

You Just Never Know When It Will Happen

The sad reality of life is that every time we set foot in our vehicles, there's a chance of an accident occurring. No one ever thinks it will happen to them, but it definitely happens. I know because I've been there. Years back, I was hit by a drunk driver. It was almost surreal because I actually knew it was going to happen. It was like time slowed down, and in my head, I went through all the steps I needed to make in order to not lose control of my car. I'll never forget a second of that. It's as clear to me today as it was when it happened. I remember every thought.

My point is that collisions happen, and it's often because of the other guy, just like my accident was. So, when the worse happens, you need to make sure you have a reputable auto body repair outfit to help get you back on the road. Click on this link -- body shops california -- and check out Collision Repair Experts, which is backed by several well known companies, including Dupont and 3M. Just take a look at their requirements for being one of their experts, and you'll see this is a quality group of body shops.

Vegas Memories and Fun

Las Vegas, Nevada has changed by leaps and bounds since the Strip took America by gambling storm. Whereas it was once a mecca of nothing more than slot machines and poker games, it's now a family environment, with theme parks for the kids to enjoy with or without their parents.

When I go back to Las Vegas, I want to stay at the same place I stayed at before, The Luxor. There's a number of reasons for that. First, I love the Egyptian design and the light beam that shines up into the sky. There's a great sideways elevator that takes a second to get used to, but is a real hoot. I adore that it looks like a sphinx and a pyramid, stirring up my archaeological juices. It just takes me back in time. Since it's summertime, their outdoor swimming pool would work for me big time.

I've read that the Titanic exhibit is coming to the Luxor soon, too. As someone who has studied and researched this legendary vessel, that really appeals to me. I'd spend hours taking that in.

While playing the slot machines, or some keno or Blackjack, can be fun, I'm sure I'd take some time to reflect back on my last trip to The Luxor. This seems very timely right now, too, with the passing of Michael Jackson. Several years ago, my sister and I were waiting to go on the boat ride that was part of first floor. All of a sudden, the line stopped moving. People were getting off the boats, but no one was getting on.

Finally, the reason for the odd behavior became apparent. There he was, Michael Jackson, complete with entourage. Everyone was stunned. It was an unannounced trip, at least to the Vegas tourists. He smiled and waved and then got on the boat ride. After several more empty boats followed, the line began moving again.

We took pictures, as did others. We also knew someone would call the media, and they did. I'm sure they sold their photo for a lot of money as it was on the news that evening, but for us, it was the thrill of seeing him that was the prize.

It was an incredible experience, one that paled only to seeing Barbra Streisand singing over at the MGM. For me, that's what Las Vegas is -- the unexpected and entertainment. I'm not sure I can ever top seeing both Michael Jackson and Barbra Streisand within twenty-four hours of each other, but with Vegas, you just never know. As a fan of Donny Osmond, I'd love to see his show with his sister, Marie. If Celine Dion were still there, I'd go see her. If Wayne Newton were performing, I'd definitely go see him. I saw him perform on another trip to Las Vegas one time, and that man knows how to put on a show. In addition, The Luxor is currently featuring the amazing Cirque du Soleil. Whatever your pleasure, be sure to order those Vegas show tickets.

So, whether you take in one of the theme areas, spend hours on end in the casino playing all of the various games, going to show after show, or doing a combination of all, Las Vegas makes for a winning trip, especially when you stay at an exciting and different hotel like The Luxor.

Difficult Choices

It's so easy to criticize a person's body. We all make snap judgments and even assumptions about a person based on our first impression, and so much of that first impression is centered on looks and appearance. Are they too short or too tall? Is their hair ratty or combed? Do they slouch or stand at attention? Do they have a smiling demeanor or one that seems to indicate they are at war with everyone, including themselves? Are they big busted, reminding you of Jayne Mansfield or the Anna Nicole Smith? These rash decisions we make about our fellow man can inhibit a person's chance to succeed in society.

As a rule, I'm not personally that big on cosmetic surgery, but I do feel that sometimes people have a solid reason for making the choices that they do, especially with something like breast reduction surgery. Public scrutiny and health issues can all play a role in a woman making this very difficult decision. Oftentimes, the populace doesn't think about the fact that there are health issues for overly endowed women, but there are. Back pain and shoulder pain are the two most well known, along with the mental aspects of being ridiculed and gawked at much of the time.

MYA Make Yourself Amazing Cosmetic Surgery in the United Kingdom is one facility that offers this procedure as well as others. There's plenty of information on their website to help women decide if this is something for them. You can read about their surgeons, past experiences, and read patient stories. If this is an issue facing you, you want to make sure you have the best.

Paris Changed the Perception

"There was nothing strange about your daddy, it was strange what your daddy had to deal with."

That's what Al Sharpton said today at the Michael Jackson memorial. There's a lot of truth in that statement. The memorial was well done, respectful and upbeat at times. There were lots of tears.

As for what I didn't like:

1. Bernice King and her lime 'look at me' outfit;
2. Mariah Carey and her totally inappropriate exposed outfit (she didn't know where she was going?);
3. Smokey Robinson just standing like a statue during the Heal the World number at the end.
   

As for what I did like:

1. Jermaine Jackson's rendition of Smile for his brother;
2. Jennifer Hudson's wow-ful and soaring vocals;
3. Stevie Wonder's touching tribute;
4. The We Are the World/Heal the World number at the end, featuring Judith Hill, who was going to be a backup singer on the This is It tour.

That said, there were two standouts. Brooke Shields' comments leading into Jermaine's number were the most real and touching. I remember all the stuff in the tabloids about Brooke and Michael, so it was easy for me to understand all that she talked about.

The most important point was made at the very end, in an unscripted moment, by Paris Jackson, age 11. What she did was humanize her father. She called him 'Daddy' and said, "Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine; and I just wanted to say I love him ... so much." In tears, she turned into her Aunt Janet and she wrote history. In one minute, Michael Jackson gained a new face, that of fatherhood that everyone can understand. He was that little girl's father, and she was in pain over his passing. Who didn't shed a tear at that moment.

Paris Jackson will carry on the legacy in one way or another.

This One's for the Dogs

On behalf of my two babies, Cassie and Tessa, I'm happy to let my readers know about this great new website that I discovered just this afternoon. As an animal lover, I truly appreciate sites like this one. The American Animal Care Center is a blog that discusses animals and animal news, with an emphasis on dogs and cats.

The first thing I noticed about the site was their post from July 3, which gave some interesting historical information, but which also reminded pet owners to take care during the celebrations occurring over the American Independence Day. With all that is going on around us, sometimes people don't stop and consider how their beloved animals will respond to loud noises and sights. It was a timely post, and I liked reading about that.

American Animal Care Center photos are bound to be great, judging from the one that was put up when the blog began. It made me laugh. I hope they do more like that as they grow, and I do plan to continue to keep taps on this site.

Stay in touch with the latest by following American Animal Care Center in news. It's truly a place for the animals to be loved and take center stage. My girls give it four paws up!

Time to Sleep

Getting a good night's sleep is so important, especially when you think about how stressed and hectic our lives are right now. Though the economy is sluggish, we need to pamper ourselves in ways that support us mentally and physically, and that includes sleeping in comfort. Just recently a report came out about the importance of getting those eight hours of sleep in preventing all kinds of ailments. The best way to get that much-needed shut-eye is to have a quality bed that is both beautiful and comfortable.

Time 4 Sleep has just about every kind of bed you could need. They have leather, wooden, metal, divan, French style, antique, and guest beds, just to name a few.

One of my favorites was the Tuscany style bed, which is a look of luxury and elegance. It's made of dark brown bicast leather which runs along the sides as well as with the headboard and footboard. It's a simple sophisticated look that fits in everywhere.

I also loved the beds that they have available for children, especially the fire engine one. It was just so bright and fun and perfect for the fire persons of the future. It's made of solid wood and is painted in a high gloss red finish.

There's a great selection at Time 4 Sleep. Check it out and catch up on your sleep.

Online Free Television

With cable costs soaring and satellite TV often inconvenient, entertainment is becoming more prevalent on our computers. We love watching television, and now we can get it free, and legally, on our PCs. Spreety TV Online : Watch TV Shows Online Free. It's a great way of locating and watching your favorite programming. I love what is commonly referred to as Webb-TV -- Dragnet, Adam-12, and Emergency! All of these are available through Spreety. It's the wave of the future!

Weddings Made Simple

Every time I watch an episode of Bridezillas on television, I wonder how any couple survives planning a wedding. There's so much to do, and the stress is enormous. Reception halls, caterers, florists, photographers, the church: there are so many elements of a wedding to be planned. It's not easy to find the right people and the right places to make your wedding headache free. Now there is a way to simplify the wedding process, and it's through a website called MiNeeds.

MiNeeds makes the tasks of locating affordable wedding service providers, including caterers, photographers, videographers, officiants, planners, and more. The service works everywhere, from Los Angeles Wedding Services to right here in my home town of Sacramento.

There's no more spending hours on the phone, trying to find the right people. Just sign up and let the companies come to you.

Life is frustrating

Life has been very frustrating. Blogspot has made it so that several bloggers can't post using the website. Someone suggested an alternate way of doing things, and that is what I am doing. I am very disappointed in blogspot because it seems like no one cares about this problem. That's all I'll say for now as I want to see if this works.

This is Long Overdue

There was a time in my life when I had the best, most up-to-date skills in the office business world. I was very confident when I was searching for a job because I knew I had the knowledge and skills that it took to function well within the office environment. It did get me a position at an insurance company. What happened next, though, is that my career path shifted, and as I was promoted to insurance-related fields, the office skills weren't necessary or used.

When the time came for a shift and I no longer wanted to work in insurance but preferred to get back into a different office environment, I realized that while I was once very qualified, I no longer was. Word Perfect, for example, had become the program to know, but I had never used it. I wasn't qualified anymore for positions I otherwise would have been. Microsoft Office had come out and was being used as well, but again, it was foreign to me. My resume was good enough, but I couldn't get the jobs I wanted because I didn't know the new programs. How I wish that Learn. com had been around at that time.

This very unique website offers sales training via courses online for a reasonable fee. You don't have to drive to some school two nights a week, but you can work in the comfort of your own home and gain the skills that you need to be confident and assured during your next job interview. Courses are offered in a variety of areas, including Desktop, IT, Business, Compliance, and Healthcare.

Learn.com is much more than an online offering of courses, though. They also provide a Skill Score based on the user's aptitude in various areas. This gives the prospective employer something more than just a resume to consider. It also allows the individual a way to compare their abilities to others just by seeing what their numbers are.

I was very excited to see what Learn.com has to offer to both employers and job seekers. It's revolutionary, and it's about time a program like this was available.

What a Day

I'm almost afraid to see what else is going to happen today. First, we learn of Farrah Fawcett's death this morning, and now comes word that Michael Jackson has died of cardiac arrest. I was never a fan of the Jackson 5 or Michael Jackson, but I respect the talent that was there and the musical legacy that has been left for generations.

Jackson was surrounded by controversy for much of his life, and my hope now is that he just finds some peace. Everyone deserves that. His life took many strange turns, but I don't feel we're justified in judging him. Unless you're there, it's impossible to walk in shoes of another person.

What a day!

She Fought a Great Fight

Farrah Fawcett passed on this morning, and I felt it was important to pause and give her a moment of respect. She was much more than a pretty face or the women with the famous locks of hair that sparked a fad and craze that spanned the decades. She was a good actress, as her performances in shows like The Burning Bed and Extremities prove.

I liked Farrah. I didn't always agree with her, but she was just a human being like the rest of us, and she made mistakes.

I applaud how she tackled her cancer, doing so with extraordinary bravery. Recently, a special detailing her fight aired on NBC. It was pretty incredible. The documentary wasn't easy to watch, but it was the truth of what anal cancer can do to a person.

Farrah was iconic, and she'll be missed.

Help with Real Estate

Real estate can be a complicated business, and any dealings with real estate needs to be handled with care and proficiency. You can try to handle the deal yourself and risk making some huge blunder, or you can search the city for a capable attorney to make sure your interests are covered. Andrew Borrok is one such attorney. He works as a general counsel in New York City and is eager to protect your real estate investment. In addition to his law skills, Borrok is an entrepreneur in the real estate market with some wonderful successes in his past.

Just click on this link -- Andrew Borrok Fame Game -- to learn more about Borrok's history and associations, such as his sale of one of Manhattan's office buildings for a whopping $350 million.

As for his education, he's a graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Business and earned his law degree at Georgetown University Law Center.

If you've already gotten yourself into hot water with a property deal and need help to find justice, Borrok can help as well. A simple click here -- Andrew Borrok linkedin -- will assist you in getting in touch with Andrew Borrock and ultimately get you the help that you need.

Get Rid of Mr. Heat

The blazing sun-filled days of summer are here with gusto, with high temperatures that force their way into our homes, making life nearly unbearable for residents, unless our homes are adorned with the proper energy efficient windows that will block heat from seeping him and making us miserable in the process.

I'm a big believer in just how effective modern windows are as for many years I still had nothing but the old style in my home. My home was stuffy and so uncomfortable. Finally, I was able to get some new, Low-E window replacement products installed, and it's made a world of difference. I'm hoping to be able to get more with time to continue making my home more relaxing during those triple-digit days.

Sears Replacement Windows offers storm and custom windows that are solid and durable, energy efficient, and available in both traditional or contemporary styling. Customers can also benefit from the Stimulus Package and get a large tax credit for reducing their energy costs by purchasing these higher grade windows.

Sears Window Replacement are guaranteed, and it's easy to schedule an appointment. All you have to do is complete the online form. The end result will beautify your home and save you money. That's a combination that can't be beat.

Luxury is a Tic-Tock Away

Buying a watch isn't as simple as telling time. There are watches, and then there are Patek Philippe watches. These Switzerland-made luxury items are high quality, highly efficient timepieces that will bring delight to the wearer for years. You can find a variety of Patek Philippe watches at Finest Watches, an online luxury watch merchant.

The knowledgeable owner of Finest Watches is a proud collector of vintage watches who believes in providing personal care and attention to their customers. All new products are guaranteed and authentic and come with a one-year guarantee. For a real treat, check out these stylish and multi-functional Patek Phiippe watches today.

Telephone Time

Alexander Graham Bell couldn't possibly have imagined all the advanced gadgetry and gizmos that are associated with his simple invention of the telephone. No longer bulky, rotary, or even tied in to a physical location, phones today are complicated, complex devices that feature applications and features that can overwhelm as much as they can delight. It's no sin to be confused, but that just shouldn't be the case about something that has become such a vital and important part of our world.

With so many Smartphones For Sale out there that go beyond the traditional cell phones, it helps to have some guidance, and that's where Smartphonemonkey.com comes in handy. This blog has reviews and information about new and used products, including smart phones, mobile phones, and various phone accessories. One of their most recent blogs discusses iPhone applications, while another focuses on Navigon's MobileNavigator, and yet another blog touts gwabbit becoming a featured application on the Blackberry . Early this year there was a blog devoted to cell phone facts, which was interesting in showing the development of the cell phone in our culture.

The world is confusing enough. Our cell phones shouldn't be part of that confusion. Visiting this website can help to ease the stress and help make the choice on what phone is right for you. Check it out today, and you might even find one for sale that fits your needs.

Treasured Traveling

Traveling is so wonderful. I love to see the world and experience other cultures, seeing how the peoples on other parts of the globe live. There are wonders to be found everywhere. I love the history of places and the beauty that can be found in all countries. One corner I've yet to visit, though, is Asia. It's something I'd love to correct.

One place I've always thought it would be fascinating to visit is Japan. There's so much honor and tradition there. Growing up, I had a lot of pen pals from that country who I communicated with. They shared their love of Japan and told me all kinds of things about what it was like to live there, so it's a place that would be quite special to visit.

Accor Hotels has several places of accommodation available, and since I like to travel first class, I'd stay at their Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza, which is located in central Tokyo. Tokyo is a must-see spot in Japan, and it would probably be my jumping off point. They have comfortable rooms with great views of their bustling city and that's important to me. I want to see the night lights in the darkened sky.

The Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza has comfortable rooms that are spacious, which is one of the reasons I'm attracted to them. I hate being crunched in my hotel room. I want to be able to kick back and relax in between my sightseeing outings, and there's so much to see in Tokyo that I'll need that time to put my feet up and just recline in comfort.

While researching my accommodations, I noticed that this is a great time to travel to Japan, or anywhere in the Asian Pacific. Accor Hotels are currently offering a whopping 60% savings for anyone who books online between June 23-29 for stays starting July 10 and ending September 30, 2009. That's a great deal, so if you're planning your dream trip, or if you're traveling on business, be sure to check out this site and save.

A Real Satisfier

We see them just about everywhere we go. They're in our places of business, in courthouses, at arenas, automobile dealerships, schools, various stores, and just everywhere. They feed our hunger and quench our thirst and whereas once upon a time, they were limited in what they could offer, now the variety is wide spread. What is this common thing that nourishes us? Why, it's a vending machine.

Vending Machines are great moneymakers, especially when you deal with a company that has the newest and optimum setups available. If you're looking for a way to make some money, you should really take a consider taking on a Vending Machine Business. It's actually not as hard as you might think. In fact, you don't even have to find the locations to host your machines. A professional locator can do that for you and in the area that you want to work. You don't need to start with a fleet, either. Just do one and see how it can work for you, and go from there.

Vending Machine operations don't require a lot of attention, perhaps twenty minutes or so per location. These are the supreme machines, too, and not the mechanical kind that tend to break down. Contact these folks and let them run you through the process of how to get into this business for yourself and make some money. While we're cutting back in today's economy, we still reach for those quarters to slide into the vending machine to fill our stomachs and satisfy our thirsts. It's a likely winner!

Pool Time Fun

I've blogged before that I really enjoy playing pool and billiards. I find it entertaining and fun. Not only is it cool to play it for real in a physical location, but it's a terrific virtual game as well. I play with a game that I've downloaded, and there's also 8c1.net, a fast-loading site where you can play billiards online for free. You can meet friends from around the world as you play pool, or you can invite your own friends and play in a private room. This site offers you the opportunity to play multiplayer games and have a good time at no cost; registration is a snap, too. You just can't beat that!

A Funny Thing Happened

One thing that annoys me is to have a chip in my windshield, but then again, it makes me chuckle, too. I remember back in high school, my best friend and I went by the house of the president of the student body. We decided to have some fun with his car, and we soaped the thing but good. The next day he got up late, as was common, and discovered the deed. He had to go somewhere so he cleaned the car, which had a tiny chip on it, only it was hot, hot, hot, and his windshield cracked. It was a hoot, which I suppose is a funny thing to say, but it really was funny. He never did get it fixed, either. So, when I see a chipped or cracked windshield, I think about that guy and the innocence of playful youth. If you want to avoid this happening to you, check out Auto By Save. They can assist you with any of your windshield needs, as well as with other auto parts. Give them a try.

Dressing Up the Wall

Finding the best way to showcase our entertainment media can be a daunting task, but it can be done. It just takes a lot of time, patience, and research to locate the ideal items to fit our lifestyles and needs. Entertainment Center Furniture is a big part of our culture now, but we've evolved from situations where big screen TVs not only took up the entire room but were surrounded by ugliness. To the contrary, Entertainment Centers are now very stylish and can take the biggest TV and help it to enhance a room and not overpower it. Now our TVs are the centerpieces, surrounded by knick knacks, books, CDs, flowers, or whatever we choose to adorn our entertainment centers with.

This is one of the entertainment centers that I liked on this website. It houses a 50” TV screen. I love a big screen TV. It's vital to me. This one is made of birch wood and has a traditional brown cherry finish which includes the TV console, right and left piers, and a lighted bridge and shelf. The back panels are removable, there are levelers inside the cabinets, the audio component cabinets are ventilated, and there are multiple wiring ports. One of the elements I love about this set is that you can give it a custom-made feel by selecting different design elements to make it unique, such as adding arched beveled glass doors.

This center and all the other entertainment pieces and TV Stands are available at discounted prices and with free shipping to the contiguous 48 states, which is always a good deal and one that I always take note of. Another bonus for many is that they don't charge sales tax for the lower 48 states, either, except for California. If you have questions, there is a toll free number you can call for questions. Whether you need an expandable entertainment center or just need a TV Lift, you can find many to choose from on this website.

Is PayPal fair?

I need to share my latest frustration, and it's all about the PayPal monopoly on the internet money market. I was there at the beginning, when they first started. Just about everything was free at that point. Once they got individuals hooked, they targeted businesses, and once they had those all lined up in a row, the fees began, and they've continued ever since.

On June 1, without any advance notification to users of personal accounts *and* without any advisory on their website even, PayPal began to charge for all money received unless it was specifically marked 'personal' by the sender. That's not the default option. Naturally, to benefit themselves, PayPal has the system default to 'purchase'. This means that they are charging a fee, which is their flat rate plus a percentage of the amount sent. What a rip off!

I'm livid at the change. This means that Mom, who can barely use the computer, now has another step to follow or even her money to me gets a fee charged to it. This is just not right. These are personal accounts and there shouldn't be any charge at all. I could maybe understand a simple transaction fee, but why do they need a percentage?

The answer? PayPal is a greedy company with no caring for the consumers that helped to give it the monopoly it has on the market. Citibank tried to get into the money transfer business several years ago, and they were great. Unfortunately, they just didn't catch on.

Since eBay purchased PayPal, it's been even worse. I actually question the legality of eBay fees being charged and then another PayPal fee to handle the money, especially since eBay has set it up so that PayPal is about to be the only way to even deal. Where's the attorney who can challenge this system? I'm waiting for the class action suit. Someone just needs to get angry enough.

I'm fighting for survival. I don't need to have some of the small earnings I may make off the internet chipped into by this greedy, uncaring company.

The sad part is that there just isn't any alternatives. Where's the government control? After all, this change was done without any notification at all - zero, zilch, squat. Is that legal? Even if it is, it's not fair. PayPal is not fair.

Now These Are Cute

Tonight I found the cutest little things -- beaded stick pins. I swear, when I came to this site's home page, I smiled and broke out into a laugh. These are just the neatest, most fun items to have, be it for children, teenagers, or adults. These stick pins were apparently created by a woman who was trying to occupy some children during a storm back in 1996. It worked so well that now it's a business, and I can understand why.

These beaded stick pins come in five different categories -- signature, juniors, awareness, sports, and themes. Accompanying them is a Lanyard and holder, depending on how and what you order. There's an adorable lady bug, Christa the teacher with the apples, Barbara with the pink heart and pink ribbon representing breast cancer awareness (I really love that one), Marraco (one of the signature collection and the one that made me smile brightly upon seeing it), and just a whole lot more.

All of these are handmade in the USA and are guaranteed for a full year, which is pretty neat. They'd make great Fundraising Jewelry, too.

The site sells the stick pins and their holders. Consumers may want to pick up a Beaded Lanyard or two as well.

These are great items that are certain to delight and bring on smiles.

Summertime in Style

With the advent of summer, it's time to set up our yards and patios to make the most of the great weather we're having. Sprucing up the outdoors to make it an enjoyable place to relax, visit with family, friends, and neighbors, and maybe just take a nap is a big part of this time of the year. It's an uplifting season when things are light, sunny, and breezy, and topping that off is being able to enjoy the days in the comfort of the perfect outdoor furniture.

Patio Furniture can give your backyard a distinctive flair and style. It's something that can be a statement of who you are, from simple to sophisticated. The furniture you choose can actually set the tone and mood for your entire summer. Do you prefer the metallic, more sleek designs or maybe the more traditional wicker look? Whatever floats your summer boat can probably be found on this website.

They have a great selection of outdoor furniture, including teak dining sets, metal seating, club chairs, outdoor rugs, wicker seating, and fire pits, which are very appealing in my opinion. There's plenty more to choose from there as well.

A piece of outdoor furniture that I like a lot is this Carolina wicker outdoor sofa. It's one of several that they have on the website. It's made of whitewash rattan wicker over an aluminum frame. I adore this floral print. Blues are my favorite colors, and this design just makes me feel very serene and peaceful. I can easily envision this as the centerpiece to my backyard, with a couple of chairs and a table nearby, and then a Chaise Lounge, or maybe two, out by the pool. It would be terrific.

Now's the time to shop, too, because they are having an outdoor clearance sale with free shipping. Now free shipping on furniture is a darn good deal that deserves some real attention.

Vote For Adam-12

Shout Factory is taking a poll to see what viewers want released next. Adam-12's first couple of seasons has been released on DVD, but we want to see more. If you love this classic cop show with Kent McCord and Martin Milner, go here and vote!

Interact the Revolutionary Way

There's a really exciting new interactive site that all adults can enjoy called Zovue. What I love best about it is that it's a safe site. There's no inappropriate material, so while adults will love it, it's also a family environment. That's something I value a lot. The graphics are way cool.

We all love to chat and share our lives with others and on Zovue, you can chat immediately with your friends in real time. You can also share your opinion by rating just about everything, from fashion to gardens and cars.

Other benefits include a shopping network that you can share with your friends. It's really cool and is called a 'shared desktop'. You have to check that out! It's not just shopping you can share, but you can send notes and such. This is a creative and innovative tool that's quite exciting.

Another high point about Zovue.com is that you can store videos there, including those in high definition and from You Tube. That's something we can all utilize.

Zovue is a site for today!

Trust is Huge

Too many Americans understand what it is to owe money. For many of us, we've been in debt for decades. Odds are that it began innocently enough, perhaps with a credit card offered by a gas company when we first headed off to college, or maybe we're crazy for our favorite NASCAR driver and just had to get a bank card with their picture on it. We didn't really intend to use it, but then there was that time when the car broke down and needed to be repaired to the tune of $600. Then the water heater broke and had to be replaced. That was another $500, and the list goes on. Before we know it, one charge has led to another and now we're up to our ears in debt with no end in sight.

We need help, and we need it fast. We've tried everything else we can think of, but still the problem is out there. Though we might hate it, the fact is we have a lot of debts with numerous creditors. How do we get out of this tangled web?

Debt Consolidation is one very viable solution to the problem of having amassed too much debt. With this process, banks offer a workable solution for the consumer through lower interest rates, reduced monthly payments, and other helpful assistance. While customers can pursue this process on their own, it's more often done through approved non-profit agencies.

Once you've made the decision that this is the direction that is the best for you, the next most important task is to make sure that the company you hire to assist you is the best one available, one with a solid track record, and, above all else, one that is reputable. It's a tough business world out there, and we're talking about our own personal finances. It's so very important to make sure we sign up with a company we can trust with something that is ultra personal, like our financial records.

It's time to take the plunge with the right company, one we can trust to guide us as we walk our way towards recovery.

Getting Out of Hot Water

Tax laws are changing constantly, especially with the current flux in the economy. There are new laws being enacted with regularity. Old laws are going away or being modified. No matter where you live, there's one thing that's in common with all the tax laws: change, and lots of it. The other commonality is that taxes are rising and sometimes, they threaten to drown us.

Tax Relief Specialists are essential to aiding individuals and businesses in getting out of hot water with their taxes. With 40 years of business successes behind them, this company of tax attorneys and skilled professionals stand ready to assist you with your tax debt. You can request a free quote by filling out a form online, or you can call their 800 number for a free consultation.

This company can provide state tax help, which again is essential with all of the problems states are having with finances these days. Once they know your situation, they can discuss alternatives and come up with the right plan for you or your business, be it lien subordination, an offer in compromise, or a simple tax payment plan.

IRS bank levies are no fun. They can ruin your life and result in your company having a disastrous fiscal year, or more. Let the company help you fight this and provide tax relief by lifting these bank levies.

No matter what your problem is, these experts can help get you back above water and on your way to recovery.

Earn from the Vision

In this economy, we need all the help we can get to earn money. For me, I like to try and earn money online. Experienced Trader Online provides useful tips on how to earn profit and make profitable investments. This is done based on the webmaster's own experience, good and bad. It's a great site for those interested in investments and securing stable profits that are long term. Check it out and see if their vision of trading can work for you!

Office Supremacy

Whether you own a large company or work out of a home office, the one constant that is needed is quality office machines and equipment. From the simplest tools such as staplers and hole punchers to the most complex copy machines, we all need reliable products to make our jobs flow their best.

Dahle 20404 Paper Shredders are available on this website. Paper shredding is vital in these days when privacy is so highly valued and when identity theft is running rampant. Businesses need to protect their customer's information now more than ever, and on the home front, destroying old documents and anything with our personal information on them is crucial. People are going through garbage looking for names and private data, making paper shredders a very necessary part of life. Check out the Dahle 20506 as another option. This strip cut shredder is high powered and economical.

Businesses should be interested in this terrific item. I know I was amazed when I read about 3015 Letter Openers. These are automated devices which will open 24,000 envelopes per hour. Now that's a lot of mail, and that means your mail room clerks can be focused on processing the mail instead of opening it.

These are just a few of the products available at the website. There's a lot to be discovered that can help businesses operate more efficiently.

Opening Possibilities

Not everyone is right for plastic surgery, but there are a lot of times when there is a need for it. If you're one of those people who need or desire a new look, it may be that silicone breast implants are the answer. This website allows you to find someone in your local area who can advise you and answer your questions about plastic surgery. It also gives you a detailed look at the process, so that you can realistically consider if this option is for you. Some images are quite graphic, but that's to help you be as informed as possible. This isn't an option for everyone, but for some, it's like a miracle.

Graduating to New Heights

Today, it is more important than ever to complete your college education. The economic conditions of the day demand that only the best candidates be considered for any opening. With the job market tight, it's vital that you be able to say, “I'm a college graduate.”

College Degrees aren't outside your reach. Rather, they are close at hand. At My Pursuit, you can find the best career path for you. You'd be surprised to see the depth of these opportunities and the many ways that you can seek out the colleges and careers of your choice, such as working with animals. Pick your place of education or career field of study and then request information. It's that easy.

Calling Abroad the Inexpensive Way

These days many of our loved ones and good friends are living abroad. At the same time, our diverse melting pot in the United States includes many foreigners who have joined us for one reason or another. Now, YupeePhone is making available a great landline phone service to make economical calls to Iraq and Jordan. Their newest plan gives 2000 minutes a month for a flat rate of $24.95. They also have pay as you go plans. No contracts required, which is a wonderful part of this system. If you have a need to be calling abroad, check out this site today!

Modern and Strong

Titanium rings are among the most wear resistant rings available. They last, allowing us to cherish the memories that they embody. Among the ideal wedding rings on the market are black titanium rings. These very contemporary looking rings are not only durable but are well constructed. The proof of this is that they come with lifetime guarantees.

Tungsten Rings are made with Tungsten carbide alloy which makes the ring extra hard and helps to prevent scratching. This combination makes these rings the hardest metal used in jewelry making. It's comparable to sapphire and ruby gems. These rings are permanently polished and can only be scratched by diamonds and and corundum family stone. It's important to note, too, that tungsten carbide rings are cobalt free.

One of my favorites is a domed zirconium ceramic Ring, which has a metallic appearance. It's actually a very stunning hue of black. I was drawn to it when I first saw it on the website. This ring is light weight, which I find to be a nice benefit because I don't like to be weighed down by jewelry. It's definitely modern-looking.

Not everyone wants to go with tradition, and if you're one of those who values the look of today with the durable strength of forever, then consider these titanium and tungsten rings.

Bulk Madness

There is a lot going on in our world today and a lot of it is driven by the economics around the globe. Prices are high, jobs are disappearing, and people are trying to figure out how to survive. At the same time, we're all trying to make ourselves healthier and to live in a more positive way that is better for our bodies. All of this leads up to the topic of this discussion -- buying in bulk and buying product that is not only better for us, but which allows us to be more creative with our cooking.

Whey Protein, for example, is all natural and the highest quality possible. It's 80% protein and doesn't have any fillers or additives. That's a benefit we're all looking for these days. The whey protein comes from the USA and is kosher certified. For me, that signals trust. When we eat healthy, we feel better and have more energy. Whey protein really helps with that.

Brown rice is another bulk product you can buy, and we all know how good that is for us, and there's so much you can do with it, be it as its own side dish or as an ingredient. Rice is a great add-on to recipes, from skillet meals to soups. In fact, the website is loaded with recipes you can try.

It's easy to get to the products because they can be delivered straight from the company to your home. There's no running around, searching for these bulk foods in little stores downtown where it's not convenient. The prices are awesome because there isn't a middle man markup. The prices you see on the website are direct from the supplier prices. This is really important for me. I believe in bulk buying because it really does save money.

This is a great site, and it's perfect for the age we're living in.

Smarter Than the Average Bear

I miss good cartoons. Does anyone remember Yogi Bear and Boo Boo? Man, they were fun to watch. My favorite was Richochet Rabbit. I just love that rabbit. The last time I saw one of those cartoons was at least ten years ago. Everything now is so ... realistic. I just miss the cartoons from my era.

Last week the last survivor from the sinking of the Titanic died. As I recall, she was a baby during the voyage. I've always been fascinated by the Titanic. I did a paper on it once and I still have a lot of books on the subject. All that the excursions to the sunken ship have truly been intriguing, but there's a part of me that wishes it had never been found. I worry about the site being overrun or just depleted of things that belong in the ocean's depth.

Link of the day: Orlando Vacation Homes

More later!

Right on the Pool Cues

You've heard of being right on the mark? Well, at Pool Cue Guru, you're right on the pool cues because they have a large selection of everything you need for a great game of pool or billiards. I'm a pool player when I get a chance, and it's a great way to enjoy an evening with family and friends. Granted, I'm not really a good player, but I sure do have a lot of fun whenever I'm able to rack 'em up.

Pool Cue Guru offers free shipping on orders of $50 and over, and that's not hard to do with their huge inventory, that includes pool table covers, billiard cues, pool balls, cue racks of various designs, chairs for your game room, pool cue shafts, chalk and chalk holders, tips and replacement tips, cue cleaners, and, well, you name it. If you need it to play pool, you can find it on this website. From pool sticks to retractable bridge sticks, it's all there, waiting for you.

The site has a number of leading brands available, in a variety of price ranges. I love the color selection of cues available. Color is personality, and I like to show mine off. There are truly a wide variety of colors and designs for sale, so like me, you should be able to find a cue that represents your pool style and flavor.

It's a neat site, one that is indeed right on the mark, or rather, right on the pool cues. Time for a game!

This and That Again

Cassie is doing fine after having those seizures last week. No one knows the problem. It's idiopathic seizures, which people and animals have. I'm still wondering if it might be related to skunk scent. She hasn't been sprayed but they were around when the seizures happened. I really don't even want to think about it. It's a horrible thing to watch, that's for sure.

Kyle Busch continues to be an immature kid. He's in no way a role model, and I really can't stand to have announcer after announcer condone his actions. They want passion back in NASCAR. Passion is good; having a tantrum is not.

I finally got all four of the new stories uploaded to the website, so if you're a fan fic reader, make sure you get to the website. I'm working on another one that was begun last year -- Tripping the Light Fantastic. I'm actually dividing it into two stories, the first being The Concept and the second being The Reveal. This is because the story would cover a full year, and it's just easier to break it up. Alex returns in this one, which actually takes place in 2012.

Are you ready for the DTV Conversion? I finally got a converter box and made an appointment with the Geek Squad to come out and install it for me. It's just easier that way. Once it's hooked up, I'm probably going to let cable play on for just a couple more weeks and then pull the plug on it altogether. I just can't afford it. Actually, I can't afford anything. The disability thing is going on forever, and I'm out of money. So, bye bye cable. I realized while watching my favorite driver, Jeff Gordon, on Regis and Kelly this morning that I won't be able to see NASCAR once I remove cable. That's gonna be tough on me. As the saying goes, though, I gotta do what I gotta do to survive.

Have a great day!

Enjoying Ethnicity

Ethnic foods are growing in popularity throughout the world. They make us closer to home, help us experience another culture, and sometimes are much healthier than our normal food intake. The one problem, though, with wanting to enjoy foods from around the world has been where to find them and at affordable prices.

Sometimes, a person ends up driving all over town to find a grocer who carries ethnic foods. There may be a few shelves of ethnic products at the local store, but it's most likely just a handful of options and only products from a few countries. Human nature dictates choices; people like variety. Why can't there be a store with a wide variety of ethnic foods from all over the world? More than that, why can't this magical marketplace be convenient, especially these days when fuel prices are out of this world?

There is an answer, and the answer is asian food grocer on the internet where you can shop for over 10,000 ethnic food products. The odds are that you'll find anything you need on this website. They carry many hard to find products.

Of their many new products is Chahan No Moto Kani Nagatanien from Japan. Also available now from Belgian is Twist from Poppies. These are delicious sugar glazed puff pastry cookies with butter. If you prefer something from the exotic world of Egypt, try Faragello Guava Premium Nectar. Whatever you're looking for is bound to be here.

The website makes it easy to search for your groceries, too. You can go by country and see what is available, shop by brand, search new products, or fill in the 'quick search' box if you know exactly what you're after.

One of the most awesome aspects of this internet ethnic grocer is that they have a flat rate shipping fee of just $4.99 per order. That is incredibly fair and so rare these days. The site is also very secure, increasing the trust factor tremendously. It works for me!

Reducing the Stress

Owing money is one of the most stressful things in the world. We can't sleep from our worries. How can we buy our bills? There are so many of them. Somehow, at some time, we got in over our heads. Maybe we splurged too much, or maybe the current economy is to blame. Prices have escalated, especially on fuel. That takes a toll on our income. Too many of us, thousands even, have been laid off and are struggling to find a job. Many others are taking pay cuts and having to choose between buying food, paying the utilities, or paying the creditors.

What's the answer? One answer is Debt Consolidation, combining your bills and making one, lower payment. This can solve the problem for many people, and it's what a lot of us would like to do. No one is trying to evade their obligations, but when income is slashed or virtually nil, just living is a struggle. Debt Reduction just could be the solution. Having creditors voluntarily reduce the amount you owe and then spreading out the rest in monthly payments that you can afford could save you from bankruptcy.

There are a lot of choices, and Debt Settlement isn't for everyone, but it is one solution to a very complicated situation. No one wants to reach this point, but when we do, it's nice to have some alternatives.

A Winning Opportunity, and it's Chocolate

Yummy! Now chocolate is something I understand, and I love it. There's just nothing like a solid, creamy chocolate that melts in your mouth and makes you feel good all over. It's like heaven, only you can taste it! Too bad it's not very good for you, but wait. Help is on the way!

Xocai is a healthy chocolate that satisfies your craving for that chocolate delight while not killing your body. This is a brand new market, and it's going to soar very fast. Imagine -- chocolate and health all in one. Customers will be chomping on the bit for Xocai.

Now is your time to get on board and be there to be a part of the evolution. Just fill out the contact form and all the information will be sent for your consideration. Remember this: Chocolate + Healthiness = Success. It's a winning equation.