Monthly Archives: August 2010

Considering The Daily Show a Favorite

August 25, 2010 9:50 pm

The article written by Landon Gilbert

My favorite news program, by far, is The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. I know he is the first to say that his program should not be considered a news show, but in truth, it has become far more than simply cable entertainment and has become a solid resource for news and current events. I think the format of the show is perfect for my tastes, as he finds a way to address the news topics of the day while giving them a new twist. I would never be willing to give up my www.Direct.TV satellite TV because there is no way I would be willing to drop my habit of watching The Daily Show. I also love many of the correspondents he has on the show and I enjoy following the careers that have developed after a stint on the show. I especially love watching the alumni come back to the show, like when Steve Carell or Ed Helms return to promote a project of their own. Watching the interviews Jon Stewart does with book authors has greatly influenced my reading tastes and I find myself digging into historical and political non-fiction far more than I did before watching the show. To me, The Daily Show is the perfect combination of humor and information with a strong dose of sarcasm thrown in for good measure.

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Blogging contest from DNXpert

August 25, 2010 8:52 am

We recently stumbled upon DNXpert.com and found that they are offering up a contest that contains up to $4800 in cash and prizes and we thought we would join in to see how this pans out. There are two of the prizes that we would love to win the first being the $500 PayPal and the second being the 10 LLLL.com names from Domainmagnate.com. We have been dabbling in site acquistion and promotion over the last few years and have started having some great success in acquiring domains and then shaping into a market niche and selling them off. So this is why the $500 would be nice to add to our funds to go out and aggressively pursue some of the top level domains that become available.

We know that are competing against seasoned pro’s that know every little advantage there is to know but with some luck and ambition we can build a small little empire that can help build our brand awareness while increasing a nice income through online domains. If you are looking to jump in on the contest that ends November 30th then head on over to DNXpert.com and enter today. And be sure to check out their forum which has some great posts and lists about expiring domains and how to acquire these valuable internet properties. They are adding various ways to enhance your chances so make sure that you subscribe to their feed and best of luck.

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Back to school for college students

August 25, 2010 7:55 am

The latest education online is now easier than ever. It’s just as easy to choose a school like Walden University as it is for you to pick one in your local area.
Publications like The Chronicle which is a an online publication for higher education can help provide some resources and current articles on issues impacting education.

Thank you!

Posted in education, entertainment

Become your own boss

August 20, 2010 11:34 pm

With the state of the economy many people are looking at their current careers and evaluating their future. For many the dream to become their own boss and control their future is very appealing. As you look at various career moves make sure that you have a passion for it and it is something that comes naturally to who you are. For many people that passion is to train and help others better themselves. Obtaining their personal trainer certification and becoming a personal trainer could be a great option. Earning your certification is fairly simple and something that can be accomplished even during your current job.
If you are serious about obtaining your certification and want to start training others for a few hours a week you can find a great income calculator at issaonline.com that will help show you the average income that you would make as a personal trainer. This could be a great way to test the waters and add some additional income to your household without having to take on a full time job.

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The Palm treo is setting the course

August 18, 2010 11:05 pm

My oldest daughter was due for a new cell phone so we started the search on the latest technology and bargains that were available. She thought she wanted the new slide phone from Samsung because she wanted a phone that was to text and IM her friends. We were fortunate enough to find a great deal on the new Palm Treo which is now the envy of all her friends. The phone has a ton of features that will be very nice as she enters the next few years in school. Plus the ease of texting has her constantly on the phone and now she wonders how she got by on her hold keypad cell phone.
She was surprised that the phone can be operated with a stylus or via the simple touchscreen which we were not aware was a feature. I have had Palm hand helds in the past and this great little phone is something that really makes great use of all the functionality of the Palm along with a nice phone and camera. She is just now starting to schedule play times with her friends and putting in party invites into her calendar which has increased her level of responsibility. She is even putting in her soccer and dance practice schedules so that can plan her weeks and what time she can hang out at her friends house.This new phone does give us leverage in the event she acts up or does not listen to her mother or I and we threaten to take her phone away for a few days. Overall the phone was a great purchase and she even sends me a text once in a while just to say hello.

Posted in education, Technology

Why use cable when you can use satellite?

August 18, 2010 7:53 pm

The internet is the key to many things that are important to me in my life. Until about a year ago I had no idea that there were internet options other than modem, cable, and DSL. My life was run by shoddy connections to even shoddier companies who cared nothing for my well being. In a nutshell, I go to school and work on the internet. This means that in any given moment I must have direct and instant access to the internet and all of the tools available. Trying to connect to WIFI at a restaurant or somewhere I normally do not go was a pain, and cost me quite a bit.

Then I discovered bundles with tv and internet and all of my hopes and dreams seemed to zoom closer! Now I can go anywhere I please, literally. With the ability to sign on virtually any place I want to, I can go to the park and watch the sunset, while making money and continuing my education. This gives me the freedom that I never knew existed, and I am thankful for it every day.

While I work online, I can also listen to music and watch videos! This is wonderful with the great speed that I have to access everything. I never have to worry anymore about the internet dying, either! This has made my life 200% better, and I am happier than ever before.

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Broadband VOIP can help save money

August 12, 2010 10:58 am

There are numerous broadband phone companies that have come online in the past few years. This is due in part to the wide availability of broadband access into millions of homes. The traditional land line is becoming a thing of the past as consumers are finding that they can save hundreds every year through their VOIP or cell phone. Many people are dropping their landlines since they can port their existing number over and then just keep that number from one carrier to another. Most VOIP plans can save the average consumer about $30 per month over their existing phone bills and have the luxury of many more features included for free that they would have paid for otherwise with traditional phone lines.

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The Electric Company

August 8, 2010 7:47 pm

My favorite children’s television show to watch with my kids is the new version of the Electric Company that we watch on the PBS channel on our Best Choice TV. If you remember the Electric Company from when you were a kid (in the ‘70s) then you will be familiar with the concept, although the show has been updated for a modern-day feel.

The show has two main aspects to it during each episode. First, there is a story running through the episode as the “good guy” teens, called the Electric Company, try to solve a problem that includes a handful of vocabulary words for each episode. In between segments of the main story, the show includes small, short segments that are designed to teach various aspects of reading. One short, for example, may contrast the hard “c” with soft “c” in English words. Another short may remind children of the rule surrounding the letters “I” and “e” in spelling.

If you watched the show as a child, you will remember one of the regular short segments where we see two of the characters with their faces in silhouette facing each other. One person will say the first syllable of the word, the other person will say the second syllable of the word, and then they say the word together.

This is a guest blog by Barb Mannerchoir

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