31st
May
2008
I know it’s different for all married couples or those that are soon to be married. Some couples go with a big wedding with all the bells and whistles and some go with just a few close friends and family for a small wedding. It works the same way for the honeymoon and some newlyweds plan for the moon; while others keep it simple. Some grooms like to surprise their brides and will not tell them where they are going on the honeymoon, until they actually get there or are on their way there. Some couples will plan together on their honeymoon, so they both know where they’re going and they both will be happy with their chosen destination.
Now for those grooms out there that are doing a lot of hard thinking for the honeymoon plans, they might be surprised to know what the brides are thinking. Some brides will want to surprise the groom with sexy lingerie under their wedding dresses or something they can slip into on their honeymoon night, once they get to the hotel or place they will be spending their honeymoon at. It’s a growing trend among brides these days and they are taking more and more time to pick out the perfect bridal lingerie. So for all the grooms out there that has a hard time getting help from their brides on a honeymoon location, don’t worry, she just has other things on her mind!
posted in Marketing |
31st
May
2008
If your boyfriend or girlfriend’s parents have something special they are celebrating in the near future, it is a good idea on your part to send them a little gift. If the person that you love the most right now, has parents that have an anniversary or birthday coming soon, it’s always a nice touch if you can send them a little something to show that you care. It will make them feel much better about you dating their son or daughter and a great way to start building ties to your new family; that someday could be permanent.
I know most young people don’t have a lot of money to spend these days, but I’m sure your parents would help pay for a gift that you might want to send to your boyfriend or girlfriend’s parents. You don’t have to go get nothing expensive, it’s just the thought that you’re mainly striving for. So just keep your gift simple and perhaps something like a gift basket would be a great gift to give. Just ask your mate about their parent’s birthdays or when their anniversary is and you can just make a mental note of it. When that special day does arrive and you give them a gift, its not only going to impress the parents, but it will also show your girlfriend or boyfriend just how sweet you are.
posted in Blogging |
31st
May
2008
The 2008 NBA Finals is all set up now and we get to see the two rivalries from the 80’s compete against each other one more time. ESPN did a great little story on this the other night and showed all the fierce battles that the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics took part in during the 1980’s. This should be a fun series for NBA fans to watch and I really like the Los Angeles Lakers in this series. It wouldn’t surprise me to see a 4 game sweep and the trophy and rings going to the guys in the Golden State. This will be a true battle of East .vs. West and all the fun will start on Thursday.
Finding an MVP for the series might be tough, since stars play on both teams. While a nice collection of stars play for both teams, there are only two that stick out the most. When you factor in the way these guys have played in the past during playoff runs, there is no doubt that Kobe Bryant and Ray Allen are the two super superstars in this NBA championship game. So depending on which team wins the series, will depend on who gets the 2008 Finals MVP award. I like the Lakers to win this one in 4 games and I believe Kobe Bryant will be the MVP of the series, to go along with his MVP award from the regular season. If an upset would occur, then the MVP will be going to Mr. Ray Allen. Ray Allen is a tremendous player and knows all about the clutch time of big games and he’s one player that won’t choke for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics do have some other players that are over-hyped, but its Ray Allen that runs the ship in Boston. So good luck to both teams and I look forward to the Ray Allen and Kobe Bryant match ups, to see which one of these superstars can bring home an NBA title to their respected cities.
posted in Blogging |
29th
May
2008
The stock market might be in New York and all the great investments might seem like they are on Wall Street these days, but don’t forget property as an investment too. If you have time to look away from all the daily action on Wall Street, you might find some great investment deals in the state of New York. Someone that can help you find the best deals around the city of New York and surrounding areas is Prudential real estate professional Douglas Elliman. Their office has been helping investors and just people looking for a home in the state of New York for a long time now. Please give them a call today if you would like to know some of the hottest pieces of property in New York for investments. Feel free to also get in touch with them for Manhattan apartments for rent. They have 60 offices located throughout the state and I’m sure you can find one that is near you!
posted in Home Finance |
29th
May
2008
Heavy weight boxing has disappeared from the media and most boxing fans attention, because there aren’t any good boxers out there. The way boxing is set up is poor anyways, but the boxing commission isn’t doing their job promoting the sport or their fighters anymore. We don’t know of any big names that use to make up the boxing ranks and the days of Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson are long gone.
Boxing needs a few big names in the sport right now and professional heavy weight boxing has took a back seat to celebrity boxing. I enjoy the celebrity boxing, but would like to see a heavyweight boxing match get hyped up in the near future. I don’t know of any of the current new starts on the scene and I’m sure most of the public is like this. If we only had 2 boxers with a name in the heavyweight ranks right now, we could build up anticipation of a clash in the upcoming months. I don’t think boxing cares about this right now and the sport that already had it shares of struggles in the past, are just falling further back to the wrestling events and lower rank boxing classes of the world.
posted in Blogging |
29th
May
2008
Stopping debt is the first key step a person can make financially. Obviously that step is a little too late for some of us and we already have debts we are in now. So if you didn’t stop debt before, be sure you start now, so you don’t find your self in debt years from now. ACA4Help.com is a great place to turn to so you start getting your self out of debt. They have free debt consolidation to help people that don’t have enough money to pay their debts each month. They will get with all the people you owe money to and will work things out, so you will have only 1 monthly bill each month that you can afford. This is the best move for anyone that is in debt troubles and you don’t need to wake up everyday stressing about your debts. Start taking steps today so you can be happier tomorrow and get caught up on all those pesky bills that you keep thinking about all the time. ACA4Help.com services will provide assistance for those that need help with credit card debt, medical bills, unsecured loans, collections, retail store credit cards and unsecured personal loans and line of credit. 

posted in Finance |
29th
May
2008
When the weather warms up and mosquitoes start to swarm our yards, this will be when more and more West Nile Virus cases are reported. We still have a couple of more months before we see the worse of our mosquito population for this year, but you can be sure when they come out, some will be carrying the West Nile Virus with them. For those that are healthy, they may only suffer flu-like symptoms for a few days. It’s the elderly, children and those that have immune deficiencies are at the greatest risk from West Nile Virus.
You can find tips online in several places on how to prevent getting the West Nile Virus. The main thing is to clean up around your home and make sure you have nothing in the yard or around the house that collects rain water. Standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes and this is the best way from preventing them in and around your home. It’s also a good idea to climb up on the roof top a day or two after a good rain has fallen and see if your gutters have any standing water in them. Be sure to fix the problem or make an effort to get up on the roof and get the water out of the gutters after every rain storm this summer.
posted in Cosmetic Surgery |
28th
May
2008
Everyone doesn’t have the luxury of going to a doctor’s office or to the drug store each time they need something for their health. Some people are very sick and sometimes the elderly have trouble getting out and going. It’s great to know that some companies like DME (Disposable Medical Express) do take the time and deliver medical supplies to the doors of those people that need them. Someone that needs incontinence supplies could find a company like DME, which could bring those supplies right to the customer’s doorsteps. If you have to take time out of your busy day to go buy medical supplies for an aging grandparent or parent and would like someone to help you, see if you can find a medical company that will deliver supplies to your loved ones.
posted in Cosmetic Surgery |
28th
May
2008
I am someone that gets in a “movie - watching - mood” and I am a little bit over due for sitting down and watching some good moives. I mainly just record them with the DVR and watch them at a later time. This way it saves me a lot of time, that I really don’t have much to spare right now. I rarely go to the movies to see the hottest movie that just came out, but was wondering if any movies were coming to VCR soon that would be a must-see movie. Please be sure to share any movies that you have watched recently and let me know any good ones to see. It doesn’t have to be new movies and if you recently saw a movie from 1970 or or 1980; then please let me know about them movies too.
When you record a movie on DVR, you can start to watch it and if it doesn’t look like its going to be any good or the story line is just too hard to follow; then you can delete it off the DVR and start up a new one. That’s what I like about the DVR and it comes in handy for catching up on all the good movies you haven’t seen yet. I usually just get the movies off the satellite channels and every month they feature new movies that will be coming on television. Since May is almost over and June will be here soon, I need to go ahead and get caught up on all the May movies that I haven’t seen yet, so I can be ready for the June movies. So it won’t be much longer, before I start popping the popcorn and laying back and catching up on some movies I haven’t seen yet. Be sure to let me know of a movie you watched recently, that you thought was really good and I will be sure I make time to sit down and watch it.
posted in Favorite Movie |
28th
May
2008
Searching for a new set of wheels can always be a fun experience. It isn’t no fun if you don’t have enough money to buy a new or used car that you would like to have as your next set of wheels. Most of us will need some sort of car loan for that new vehicle and it’s important to have a good credit history when you do go to buy a new car. If your credit history is not perfect and there are concerns if you will qualify for a car loan or not, just remember there are lenders that will give out a Car Loan Bad Credit. These loans are perfect for those that don’t have great credit and maybe messed up along the way somewhere. If you find your self in that boat and you need a car loan to finance your next vehicle, seek out the lenders that will give out bad credit loans. Don’t give up before you get started, because people get surprised everyday that they do indeed qualify for a car loan; that they didn’t think they could get.
posted in Finance |
26th
May
2008
I haven’t sat down and played poker with the boys lately. I have been very busy trying to do so many other things online; I just haven’t found time for it. So many great opportunities exist online today and I’m trying to take advantage of as many of them as possible. I have probably bitten off more than I can chew, but will try to worry about that later.
I would like to get with the fellas and play a good card game with them sometime. We haven’t played poker in awhile and I think it would be fun. We play all sorts of games when we get around the card table. We will play 5 card draw, Texas Hold’em, Dr. Pepper, Queens and Fours wild (but we call this game something slightly different…lol) and will even sometimes just play rummy. We have the most fun playing some version of poker, but rummy and even a little spades game with partners can be fun too. We don’t really gamble for big money or nothing, but just use our pocket change for the weekly poker game. I have made more than 50 dollars, when a lot of people would play and a lot of people had a lot of pocket change. Normally a winner from one of our card games would be in the 10 to 15 dollars area. It’s just fun to play and when you add a few nickels and dimes into the game, it makes winning seem better than just winning for pride. We do talk some junk at our poker games and I’m sure it would be very entertaining to an outsider watching us play poker.
We normally set up a card game for around 7 or 8 in the evening on a Friday or Saturday Night. Once we start playing, there is no telling when we might stop. We have seen the sun rise up in the morning on many occasions, so a poker game for us is an all-nighter or can end up that ways sometimes. If you like to get around the poker table and shoot the bull with your friends, be sure to tell me some of your best poker stories. Also, feel free to let me know about any other versions of poker you might play at your weekly card game.
posted in Favorite Poker Games |
24th
May
2008
None of us want our personal information to fall into the wrong hands. It doesn’t take much these days for the bad guys (crooks) out there to take advantage of us with our personal information. Once someone learns a phone number, address, social security number or perhaps your mother’s maiden name, they can create a lot of trouble for you and your credit history could be in trouble. You could find your self going for a loan one day and getting turned down, because someone took advantage of you. You might just go to the bank one day and see that you have no money left in your checking account. These things have happened to people and I’m sure it’s not a pleasant feeling when it does occur.
In today’s times, there are a lot of really smart people out there and they are up to no good. You can stop these smart people in their tracks and go with a company that is just a little bit smarter than they are. You can start playing it safe with lifelock today and they will make sure they alert you, if any suspicious activity is happening with your personal information. They have been helping many folks these days to stay safe and they even guarantee their services! For all the years that some people have kept their credit history spotless and to lose it in one day, because someone stole their personal information, can be a devastating experience. You can save your self from the agony and get signed up with LifeLock today and you will rest much easier at nights. Be sure that you include the other members in your family too; so you all can be safe from the thieves that try to harm your family financially. 
posted in Finance |
24th
May
2008
My top 10 rock ballads countdown is rolling along. I have already named 7 great rock ballads and only have 3 spots left for the best of the best when it comes to rock ballads. I’m sure my next 3 rock ballads could easily be number 1 on anybody elses top 10 list. So the exact order isn’t really important, but I do believe most will agree with my next 3 choices as being top 10 rock ballads of all time. So let’s get to it and here’s my choice at number 3 for this week!
3rd Top Rock Ballad of All Time
Ok, the 3rd spot on the countdown doesn’t just go to a song, but actually more to the group. Bed of Roses by Bon Jovi is a great song and is the video I selected for the third best rock ballad of all time. However, Bon Jovi is the king of rock ballads and they have put out more great rock ballads than any other band. So any Bon Jovi Rock Ballad could be plaed in the number 3 spot in my countdown. Bed of Roses would be tied with I’ll Be There for You and is another really great rock ballad that Bon Jovi has produced. Another solid song that is worth a top 10 consideration would be Always by Bon Jovi.
The song Bed of Roses was released by Bon Jovi in 1993. This song was featured on Bon Jovi’s album Keep the Faith. This song did reach the 10th spot in the early 1990’s on the Billboard Hot 100. Jon Bon Jovi wrote this song in a hotel room, while he was recovering from a hangover.
The band Bon Jovi is from Sayreville, New Jersey. When the band started their members was lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, bassist Alec John Such and drummer Tico Torres. I doubt the band could have imagined then just how big and successful they would actually become. The band has sold over 34 million albums in the United States, but the band’s popularity reaches beyond the borders of this country and on the global scale; they have sold more than 120 million albums worldwide. So it would seem that 1 or 2 people like their music out there and I am someone that loves most of the songs the band has came out with. The song Wanted Dead or Alive is one of my favorite songs of all time and the line in the song that says “I seen a million faces and I rocked them all” is one of the greatest lines in a rock song ever!
So what is your favorite Bon Jovi song? Answering a question like that is a lot like asking to name your favorite song of all time. Most people don’t have just 1 song they consider their favorite and since Bon Jovi has so many great songs, it’s hard to name the best song by them.
So I have no problems with awarding Bon Jovi the 3rd spot in my countdown of the greatest rock ballads of all time. You can go back and check the other great rock ballads I have listed so far in my top 10 countdown.
10 - Cinderella
9 - Europe
8 - Sheriff
7 - Night Ranger
6 - Guns N’ Roses
5 - Saigon Kick
4 - Tesla
3 - Bon Jovi
2 - Coming Soon!
1 - Coming Soon!
posted in Favorite Singer |
22nd
May
2008
For more than 25 years TeamWorx has been helping businesses and corporations win with team building. Their programs have proven very effective and that’s why they have been around for more than 25 years. They are a California business that can help corporations succeed in San Francisco, San Diego or in other parts of Southern California. While they can help a Huntington Beach team building program work, they can also be just as effective in other parts of the country too. Their expertise in field of management training and corporate team building can be a valuable service to any business looking to get ahead. Once you partner with a company like TeamWorx, you and your employees can relax by letting their qualified staff move your corporation ahead and they will do this in a team manner. So it’s time to start working smarter and not harder!
posted in Partners |
22nd
May
2008
It’s not uncommon to hear about tornados in late May in the United States. It is uncommon for the state of Colorado to be having them and the ones currently going on right now have been really destructive. I hope all the people in Colorado are doing ok and people are taking shelter for the storms that is currently going on there. It just takes a few short minutes for 1 tornado to change a community forever and it appears that several tornados are doing that in Colorado right now.
So why do we have tornados in Colorado? I’m sure there is a lot of people asking that question and I’m sure there is a lot of different answers for that question too. I believe many answers would come from global warming and all of the things that are drastically changing in our environment right now. I think the whole world is going to be affected by global warming and no one knows for sure what those changes might be exactly. Droughts and floods will be the most common 2 changes we see in our environment, but the bad hurricanes and tornados that pop up from time to time, may be more deadly than ever before. I’m sure many people still doubt the effects of global warming, but I’m sure the opinion of a lot of Colorado residents have changed over the last 2 days.
The Colorado tornados are a serious matter and hopefully everyone is taking shelter and all the medical and aid workers will be arriving in the areas that are hardest hit soon. The air is still very unstable in this region and more tornados might be spawning from these unstable conditions in Colorado.
posted in Uncategorized |
22nd
May
2008
Everyone would like to have more time these days and finding ways to save it, can be a daily battle. Organization is the key for any individual or business to succeed these days and the people that can achieve this best today, will be better off tomorrow. So sit down and write up your schedule on tasks you do each day and see what steps you can make to have more time in your days.
I know for the office folks this is very important. People that work in offices each day to help a company or small business continue to grow has a ton of little things they must do each day. One of those things probably involves paying bills or sending out information to consumers or investors. If everyone has to do this procedure manually, you might not be making the grade and leave assignments hanging as you clock out for the day or go to bed at night. One thing that most can do right away is to get preprinted documents, to prevent from typing up ones that you might use more than once. A good place for anyone to start with their printing needs would be VistaPrint. They have lots of services and products they offer people working in the office, to help maximize their daily efforts. Just having the ability to rubber stamp documents and packages is a great way to start saving time. VistaPrint offers a variety of rubber stamps to help people gain time in the office. All companies and small businesses must have their address on a rubber stamp and no one should be writing down the return address for the company each time it is needed. You can personalize this and so many other things you would like to have printed up before time at VistaPrint. They can save you time and even money for all the chores that need to be taken care of daily at the office! 
posted in Marketing |
22nd
May
2008
A fan watching the Atlanta Braves play baseball the other night fell down a stairwell that was estimated 150 feet long and the fan did not survive this fall. It’s right now being reported that the fan was under the influence of alcohol and an investigation is pending into the matter. The Atlanta Braves and their organization did release a statement and they are sorry for what happened and offered the family of the fan their condolences. It really does cast a dark shadow over the series between the Atlanta Braves and one of their biggest rivals the New York Mets.
It’s amazing that a fan could die in this fashion in today’s time and the way sports arenas are constructed. You know that a place that had a professional baseball game being played and in the heart of Atlanta, that medical personnel would have been on the matter quickly and all the hospitals and care in the city of Atlanta, it is amazing that someone could actually die from a fall like this. A person falling down is one of the leading causes of injuries in our nation. You can even consider it serious injuries in a lot of cases, but to have death as a result of a fall for someone that is 25 years old is very rare. I can only assume that head injuries played a part in this and perhaps an underlying medical condition that the fan might have been under. It truly is a sad state for this man’s family and to lose a loved one that went to just see a baseball game. Some reports have said that the man might have been sliding down the hand rails at Turner Field, but even consider that and perhaps the involvement of alcohol; no one could have imagined that a fall like this would result in death. I’m sure talks are already under way for preventing this type of thing from happening in the future and even Major League Baseball might play a part in this to have alcohol sales reduce at all baseball stadiums in the country.
posted in Blogging |
19th
May
2008
Is vacation close and your money is going to be short some? We all like to have plenty of money on vacations and if you’re going to be so far from home, it’s a good idea to have extra money on hand. If your vacation is near and you need some way to scrape up another few hundred dollars, so your family can have a good time, check to see if you can get a loan or if you qualify for Vacation Loans. A vacation loan can bring in an extra $1,000 for your vacation this year and in most cases, you just need a job, a phone number and a checking account or savings account at the bank. If you meet those 3 qualifications, then there is a good chance you and your family could get a vacation loan before you take off this year. If you’re able to get one, go ahead and bring along the extra money on your trip. You never know what might go wrong and the last thing you want to worry about is running out of money!
posted in Finance |
19th
May
2008
Women must not like Mother Nature much, because they do everything they can to try and change their natural bodies. They will take a little off here or add a little bit here and will continue to do that, until they feel comfortable with their self. Most women will tweak these things for years and years and no matter how much tweaking they do, they are still not satisfied with their appearances. I think Mother Nature does a fine job and women should only use cosmetic surgery when it is necessary. If women use it properly and for health reasons, then there are a lot of benefits to cosmetic surgery. I would guess more than 90 percent of all the women now that have some sort of plastic surgery done, do not need it for health related issues and have it done for beauty purposes only.
I know the industry is growing and doctors are getting better at touching the women up out there. Some women really do look much better after they have some cosmetic surgery that has been done to them. I just hope the adult women now, are not setting bad examples for the younger girls out there or perhaps even their own daughters. No girl in her teens or twenties should be thinking about plastic surgery. If a woman gets to be 30 years old and is still unhappy with her appearance; then let her have some type of plastic surgery done. I hope all the ladies and girls that are under the age of 30, will let nature take it’s coarse and see what type of woman nature has in store for you!
posted in Cosmetic Surgery |
19th
May
2008
The telemarketers have scared us all from answering our phones. They know when it’s dinner time or the part of the evening when the adults will be home from work and they try calling us with something to sale. It gets old and there is only so much you can put up with from these telemarketers. A good start would be to get your name on a list, so companies will know not to call you. This should be the first step you take, so if you want to stop getting those phone calls during dinner from telemarketers, go look for No Call List Information and this should get you off on the right foot. If you’re having problems with your cell phone, see if you can use a Reverse Cell Phone Lookup to help get those problems solved too! Our phones are important to us and we need them for emergencies and to help our daily lives function properly; so don’t let the marketers out there stop you from answering your phone every time it rings. 
posted in Marketing |