Living In The Trend Times

Walmart Pre-Black Friday Deals Online!

2011-11-24T07:58:00.000-08:00

Saving money and Black Friday Deals are this weeks trends for sure.

You can save a lot with Walmart Black Friday Deals!

You can also save a lot with Walmart Pre-Black Friday Deals!

Check out these links to find what you are looking for and save a lot of money!

Get an Android Phone Without Plan

2011-10-23T13:09:00.000-07:00

I can hardly believe it's true, but I was just able to confirm that the long awaited trend of being able to get an Android phone without plan restrictions, without any contract, without any credit check, is now in effect!

Can you believe it?! I've been waiting for this day and can't wait to get mine. It's like having your cake and eating it too....getting prepaid cell phone, pay as you go service, on an Android phone!

Get yours quickly!

Where Can I Buy Cell Phones Online Without Contract Cheap?

2011-10-23T12:31:00.000-07:00

"Where can I buy cell phones online without a contract cheap?"

How many times I have heard that question, and as many times have been able to get the information easily.

It really is easy to buy a cell phone online without a contract and get it cheap! Who wants to be wrapped up in some contract, or pay a lot of money for something you just want to text and make calls with? Not me!

That's why this website is so great in helping anyone find a great deal, on a great phone, with great no contract prepaid cell phone service.

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Find Deals on Interchangeable Purses

2011-10-17T13:08:00.000-07:00

Well one thing is for sure, saving money and finding deals is always going to be in style. You don't have to wait for a trend to happen. A friend of mine recently started her own website with a trendy idea: interchangeable purses.

Though this isn't something I am particularly interested in, I do admire the entrepreneur spirit and creativity that some people have.

Ladies, you can change your purse from one design to the next in less than 30 seconds! Check out Theresa's Interchangeable Purses and see how trendy changeable purses are and how trendy YOU can be too!

Halloween Plug In Fragrance Warmer

2011-10-02T19:58:00.000-07:00

Fall is here, Halloween is just around the corner, and pumpkin pie season (Thanksgiving and Christmas) is almost here, and many people have already started their decor.

Why not add some decor like this pumpkin plug in fragrance warmer to your home collection?

Pumpkin Plug In Fragrance Warmer

Not only is it attractive to look at, it also produces a wonderful scent throughout your home.

Celebrating Home has a wonderful collection of these types of plug in fragrance warmers for you to enjoy year round. Click HERE to see more.

Get This Apple Crisp Recipe Without Oatmeal

2011-09-17T20:33:00.000-07:00

It's funny some of the things that are trendy sometimes, and then other times, good old fashioned free recipes are trendy and it's to no surprise that this apple crisp recipe without oatmeal is hot right now!

Get this free apple crisp recipe without oatmeal now

It's getting cooler outside, and something warm inside will just the hit the spot :)

Enjoy those free recipes!

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A DIY Closet Shelving Solution That Saved The Day

2011-09-16T03:33:00.000-07:00

We all know that anything DIY can really be trendy, and now I've found a great DIY blog to follow that shows some good old fashioned DIY handy work that saved the day and saved the wallet too!

Do it yourself projects for home are all over the web, and you don't have to look to hard to find a solution that you might be looking for.

Have a closet disaster that needs a diy closet system solution or have you been looking to do a diy fireplace surround project?

Scott has a solution and he's proud to show it to you for free that can save you some serious cash!

Reliable and Cheap Web Hosting Unlimited Bandwidth

2011-09-12T17:58:00.000-07:00

There's really nothing more trendy than saving money, and, it never goes out of style, at least not in my house. That's why I wanted to take a moment to share what I use on a day to day basis-reliable and cheap web hosting unlimited bandwidth that is great for starting up your own website.

Cheap web hosting with unlimited bandwidth is a combination that many think isn't even possible, but I'm here to tell you, it is. If you've read this blog, or any of my other blogs on a semi-regular basis, you KNOW that I love to save money on things that I'm going to buy, and that includes web hosting!

I've used godaddy for my web hosting needs for over 5 years, and love the low price and great service that I've received month after month, year after year. I just don't feel right recommending something that I haven't used myself.

So if you've been thinking about setting up your own website, and you thought it had to be expensive, it doesn't. How about $1.99/month! Now that's some seriously cheap web hosting!

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Delicious Celebrating Home Bean Pot Recipes

2011-08-16T18:50:00.000-07:00

Looking for some delicious Bean Pot Recipes? Be sure to check out Janet's Free Bean Pot Recipes website where you will find delicious free recipes and beautiful decor for your table!

After all, what's more trendy than free stuff?!

Free bean pot recipes make it easy for you to decide the age old question, "What's for dinner?"

With these simple free recipes, you can answer that question easily, as well as spruce up your dinner table.

Enjoy the free bean pot recipes!

Watch Foghorn Leghorn Videos Online Free

2011-08-13T19:41:00.000-07:00

Well, one thing is for sure, watching movies online and watching cartoons online will always be a trend. You can watch Foghorn Leghorn videos online free!

Free online videos are an inexpensive form of entertainment, and what is more trendy than a good classic like Foghorn Leghorn?

If you, I said, if you haven't gotten the chance to watch Foghorn Leghorn episodes online, now is the time to check it out!

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Watch The Thundercats Cartoon 2011 Episodes

2011-07-29T12:33:00.000-07:00

They're back! It's The Thundercats cartoon episodes! How long has it been since you've seen a single episode of the Thundercats?

Or do you have your own Thundercats collection already?

Cartoon Network will have a special on this evening (July 29). See the website for details.

Cartoon Network does have it so that you can watch cartoon episodes online. I'm hoping they are able to have Thundercats streaming on Netflix soon!

How awesome would that be?!

You Can Be a Free Tshirt Maker

2011-07-27T02:14:00.000-07:00

Did you know that YOU can be a FREE Tshirt Maker?!

Free is always trendy, and now you can be a part of that trend by designing and receiving your own free custom tshirt, compliments of VistaPrint!

VistaPrint is very confident in their products and services and I know why: I'm a customer myself.

Once you try their products, you too can become a future paying customer, so why not get something for free, AND get future great products as well?

3 Free Photo Editing Sites Like Picnik

2011-07-06T21:18:00.000-07:00

The need for great free photo editing tools will never away because the trend of taking pictures will never end.

That's why I thought this trend would be great, and I can take this opportunity to share 3 free photo editing sites like Picnik with you. Picnik is a GREAT site, but variety is the spice of life, right?

Sign up for Flickr Pro today and get 20% off prints and photo gifts with coupon code: FLICKR20

Splashup is pretty easy to use, and allows multiple image editing at once
Snipshot has it's own Firefox extension and is great for photo color adjustment, photo cropping, etc
FotoFlexer allows you to special effects, layering, and photo retouching to get your image just the way you want it.

With free photo editing sites like these, your next fun snapshots can look absolutely amazing!

Find Ways to Earn Extra Money On The Side

2011-06-28T18:17:00.000-07:00

One thing that's always popular is money. We need it to pay our bills, our mortgages, our groceries, etc.

Finding ways to earn extra money on the side is very popular online because let's face it, things are NOT getting cheaper and many times your income is not being adjusted to keep up.

Making money online isn't a secret, or something to be unlocked.

You can make money online in lots of different ways and it can be as inexpensive as $0. That's right, you could be earning extra cash with no investment at all!

Check out the free information at Earning Extra Cash (www.earningextracash.org)

Awesome Camping Recipes Ideas!

2011-06-27T16:51:00.000-07:00

Some things just stay trendy and one of those somethings is camping! I think it's one of those things that you either LOVE or just don't, and I happen to love it!

The fresh air, the scenery, the camp fire, and the smells of something delicious cooking over that fire really make the time enjoyable.

Are YOU looking for some awesome camping recipes ideas for your next trip?

Have you started planning your next camping trip yet? Now is the time because you now easy time slips by!

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More Justin Bieber Ringtones for Free!

2011-06-06T19:05:00.000-07:00

Some trends tend to stick around a while.

Free Justin Bieber Ringtones seem to be one of them.

Free ringtones of any kind are really popular, but the Bieber fever seems to contagious on cell phones all over the place.

What do you want him to sing each time your phone rings?

You pick, and it's free!

Check out the Latest Ringtones Free Download site and keep the trend going!

Facebook Game: Empires and Allies Mass Adder

2011-06-03T16:47:00.000-07:00

If you haven't heard yet, Empires and Allies is becoming a quick hit as a new Facebook game!

From the makers of Farmville, the free online game Empires and Allies is now live and in full effect.

So what's the quickest way to get friends on Empires and Allies? You can use the Facebook tool, however a Empires and Allies mass adder would be the quickest way!

Thats a super fast way to get lots and lots of people into your game.

CLICK HERE FOR THE NEW EMPIRES AND ALLIES MASS ADDER!

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Play Angry Birds Game Online Free for PC

2011-05-28T07:41:00.000-07:00

Angry birds fans are looking for the ability to play Angry Birds game online for PC and now it's here!

This has become one of the most popular games of all time among handheld device users and is now ready to play online for free on your PC through a very popular browser.

Free online games are so much fun to play!

Playing free games online like Angry Birds is even more fun when it's a part of something I already love--Google Chrome.

Check out the Google Chrome version and have fun with those Angry Birds! I love when they cheer!

And now you can learn how to Play Games Online For Money!

Free Justin Bieber Ringtones Are a Trend....duh!

2011-05-08T20:20:00.000-07:00

Yeah, so it's no big surprise that Justin Bieber is a hot trend (as always) and now even Free Justin Bieber Ringtones are too!

So whether you're looking for the Never Say Never ringtone, or the classic start, "Baby", the latest ringtones free download information is the best to have to help spread the Bieber Fever!

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How to Get Paid to Do Offers

2011-05-03T14:25:00.000-07:00

There are a lot of money making trends out there right now, and I've tried many of them.

One of the best ways to make money online is to get paid for something that you already do! Imagine if many of your shopping trips, or things you try out, could actually get you paid? That can seriously make your money go farther.

The best part is, the information I am giving you is free, where many people would charge you to tell you about ways you can be earning extra cash.

I've made money online for years, and I love sharing how I've done it.

Check out Easy Ways to Get Paid to Do Offers.

Find the Cheapest Pay as You Go Phone Service

2011-05-01T20:57:00.001-07:00

One of the hottest trends today is prepaid cell phones.

The prepaid cell phone service plans seem to have grown a lot in the past few years. One reason could be for people with lower credit ratings finding it difficult to get a contract plan.

However, another reason people are looking at prepaid cell phones as a way to find the cheapest pay as you go phone service is because of all of the fees that seem to creep in on your contract cell phone bill. Have you ever noticed how some bills will be different than others soley because of the fees, taxes, etc?

It's just plain craziness sometimes.

Agatha Christie Hidden Object Games Online

2011-03-03T20:48:00.000-08:00

Hidden object games are awesome and very popular. These games are really good for keeping your mind sharp, and for providing hours of entertainment.

Agatha Christie Hidden Object Games bring the hidden object game brain sharpening skills together with your super sleuth skills to see if you have what it takes to solve the case!

Become a part of the story and enjoy keeing your mind sharp and active by getting some hidden object games online today.

"Free Diego Games for Kids"

2010-07-17T08:43:00.000-07:00

A hot google trend right now is all about "Free Diego Games for Kids".

The absolute best place to find "free online diego games for kids" would have to be the nickjr website. There are TONS of "Dora and Diego Games for Kids" with (at last count) 59 Dora themed games! Where could you possibly get more Dora?! And not to forget Diego, there are 20 "Diego Games for Children"!

Just visit the nickjr website and click on Games and Activities (in the upper left), and then select Preschool games, and you'll find a handy tool called the Game Finder to search and find all of the nickjr style games you want.

http://www.nickjr.com/games/index.jhtml

Enjoy!

Back to the Future: 25th Anniversary Trilogy on Blu-Ray

2010-07-05T15:20:00.000-07:00

"That's heavy." says Michael J. Fox in at least of one the films in the trilogy, and so is this deal.

If you are a Back to the Future fan, you've got to get the 25th Anniversary Trilogy on Blu-Ray!

Don't have a Blu-Ray player? Then check out the DVDs, or for the even more "old school" folks out there, there are still Back to the Future films available on VHS!

Check out the Back to the Future merchandise below:

"Toy Story 3 Happy Meal Toys"

2010-06-19T06:48:00.000-07:00

We are on our way to see the long awaited Toy Story 3 movie in 3D at an IMAX theater today!

My kids are excited, and I have to admit, I'm really looking forward to it as well.

So the big questions on many people's minds are "When will Toy Story 3 Happy Meal Toys be available?" or "Will McDonald's have Toy Story 3 Happy Meal Toys?"

You KNOW McDonald's will have these in the near future, and with this weekend being the opening weekend for Toy Story 3, it has to be in the VERY near future!

What toy do you think McDonald's will put in the Happy Meals? Will it be:

Toy Story 3 Ken
Toy Story 3 BuzzLightYear (Buzz Lightyear)
Toy Story 3 Woody

Be sure to check out the Toy Story 3 Official Site

iPad Tutorial: "How do I reset by iPad?"

2010-04-03T11:03:00.000-07:00

We've all heard of the iPad by now. We've seen the iPad reviews, the iPad problems, the iPad disappointments (should there be an iPad recall?), and many of you may have already received yours.

One commonly asked question that I am seeing is "how do i restart my iPad?"

It's such a new trend, that Google automatically prompts you with "Did you mean how do I restart my ipod?"

A helpful tutorial on the topic can be found here:

http://www.garyfarnam.org/garyfarnamorg/how-to-reboot-an-iPad/howtorebootaniPad.html

The Lip Reading Cell Phone of the Future

2010-03-05T03:05:00.000-08:00

New technology is always a popular trend, and this latest invention from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology will show you why.

Have you ever sat in a movie theater, and heard someone's cell phone ring, even after the repeated "Please silence your cell phone" messages that are now played before the movie? To make matters worse,have you ever sat in a movie theater, and after you heard the cell phone ring, the person actually answered it and carried on a conversation right there during the movie?

This is a major pet peeve of mine as I'm sure it is yours, but there may be hope beyond just thinking people will one day have a little respect.

It's a lip reading cell phone that is currently under development that will make "silent communication" possible by you simply moving your lips to the words you would normally speak out loud.

Not a lot of information is being given out as to how it all works yet since it is still in development, and all of the wires connected to a person's lips as shown on the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology website don't make it look very appealing, but all of those wires are simply for demo purposes as the technology is further developed.

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You Can Have My Starbucks When You Pry It From My Cold Dead Fingers...

2010-03-01T05:09:00.000-08:00

..well ok, maybe that's a little extreme, but fitting given that Starbucks locations DO NOT make gun packing patrons keep their weapons outside (in states where it is legal to do so).

Even though businesses in those states do have the right to forbid customers from bringing weapons into the store, Starbucks has chosen not to. Hows THAT for "the starbucks experience"?

This is good news to patrons who like to exercise their right to bear arms...even while in while getting their Starbucks coffee. And, it may be even more of a reason not to mess with someone before they've had their morning coffee :)

Did you know that you can a $10 Starbucks Gift Card by shopping at the StarbucksStore online? With MyPoints, a free points per dollar program, you can earn 3 points per dollar toward Starbucks gift cards (as well as other places you love to shop) by shopping that you do anyway. Do more with your money, check out MyPoints:

Charlie Brown Valentine

2010-02-11T02:38:00.000-08:00

"Be My Valentine Charlie Brown" is a trendy classic for any Charlie Brown fan.

The infamous character is disappointed in his love lacking life, especially on Valentine's Day. This special has aired for years on television, providing family friendly entertainment--how many shows can you say that about today?

A remastered edition on DVD also includes 2 extra specials: "You're in love, Charlie Brown" and "It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown".

Illinois Earthquake 2010

2010-02-11T02:27:00.000-08:00

According to the United States Geological Survey, a 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit parts of Illinois on February 10, 2010.

The area of the quake is shown below:

4 km (3 miles) SSW (196°) from Pingree Grove, IL
9 km (6 miles) SW (214°) from Gilberts, IL
10 km (6 miles) ESE (104°) from Burlington, IL
32 km (20 miles) NNW (340°) from Aurora, IL
65 km (41 miles) WNW (289°) from Chicago, IL

If you're looking for earthquake information for Illinois, check out this link: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/states/index.php?region=Illinois

If you're looking for earthquake preparedness ("How do I prepare?"), check out this link: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/prepare/

"Watch the A-Team Online Free"

2010-02-04T04:54:00.000-08:00

FoxNews did a story about the A-Team and what they are up to now.

This got me thinking back to one of my old time favorite TV shows, the A-Team. The one thing I do remember about the 80's show is that the violence was very mild, and no one was ever killed! This made it a great show for younger viewers who are looking for a hero.

That same show can be seen online for free at Fancast.com. Just remember, "I ain't gettin' on no plane, FOOL!"

Check out this A-Team RSS feed: A-Team Stuff

"Best Super Bowl Ads 2010"

2010-02-03T19:51:00.000-08:00

Even if you're not a football fan, super bowl parties are still a great time to get together with friends, have some good food, and have fun watching all of those "Funny Super Bowl Ads"!

We usually go to a buddy of mine's house and watch the big game on his big screen tv and his wife whips up some good food to go along with it.

So what will be the Best Super Bowl Ads of 2010? Some are shocking, some are surprising, some are even a tad bit offensive, but for the most part, long after the game talk is over, talk about the Super Bowl Ads goes on.

Here's a website that shows the best Super Bowl ads for the past 12 yrs! http://www.superbowl-ads.com/.

"Penguin Games Online"

2010-01-24T17:21:00.000-08:00

Flash games are always trendy.

"Penguin Flash Games" are even more trendy.

Check out these great "flash penguin games":

Best of all, they're free!

"Greg Makos Survivor Casting Call Video"

2010-01-24T15:15:00.001-08:00

Check out "Survivor time...for a rhyme. A Survivor diddy for the soul." by Greg Makos.

This is Greg's casting call video for Survivor

Survivor time...for a rhyme. A Survivor diddy for the soul.

Then head over and check out his personal blog at GMAK'S Block--Good Luck Greg!!

"Earn Gift Cards Buying Pet Supplies"

2010-01-21T21:57:00.000-08:00

One of the best things about shopping for pet supplies online is the great discounts you can find. Many times these discounts are much better than what you can find in any pet supply store.

You love your pet, you love saving money, so how about adding a gift card into the mix as well?

With MyPoints, you earn points per dollar spent through any of the following pet supply businesses:

"1800PetMeds"
"Dog.com"
"DogBreedStore"
"DogToys.com"
"In The Company of Dogs"
"Jake's Dog House"
"National Pet Pharmacy"
"Overstock.com"
"Pet Food Direct"
"PetCareRX"
"PETCO"
"TruPanion"

So why not earn something for yourself, or even for your pet, doing something you already do anyways? Check out MyPoints for yourself:

"Make a Disaster Preparedness Plan"

2010-01-21T21:35:00.000-08:00

We've all seen the heart breaking images of Haiti.

But has it made you think, "How prepared am I?"

Even the U.S. Government takes a "personal disaster preparedness plan" seriously, and has a web page you can visit for helpful tips: Ready.gov

Though no one likes to think about it, the reality is there are numerous types of disasters that could easily leave many without running water, electricity, or even extra food for as little as three days.

Check out the site; make a plan. If you ever need it, you'll be glad you did.

"Smart Money Tips"

2010-01-21T21:20:00.000-08:00

Many are now trying to pay off credit cards used at Christmas time, but you might not be one of them.

You might be the type of person who refused to pull out the plastic this past year due to the economy.

You may very well be someone who doesn't need "smart money tips".

But the rest of us do. Managing your money is a skill that is either learned, or suffered through. Which will you be?

"How Can You Lose Weight Without Exercise"

2010-01-21T15:43:00.000-08:00

Many of us have already set weight loss goals for this year.

Some have decided to try to lose weight without any extra exercise. There are many reasons as to why someone would want to lose weight without exercise. One of the top reasons would be if you had some sort of disability that limited your ability to exercise.

It is possible to lose weight with diet alone. Check out this free information on "how to lose weight without exercise".

"Scott Brown Wins Senate Seat"

2010-01-19T19:31:00.000-08:00

In a surprising turn, Scott Brown, Republican, won the Massachussetts Senate seat once held by Ted Kennedy, a Democrat.

This turn of events will surely upset the National Healthcare Bill as it stands today, unless, the Democrats are able to rush the bill through before office is taken. Yeah, that's what I want... a rushed bill that costs BILLIONS.

Either way, many Democrats are not happy with the results.

Guess it wasn't so impossible after all.

"Cat Drawer Illusion"

2010-01-17T12:54:00.000-08:00

Funny pet videos are always trendy.

This one is about a cat that performs quite the illusion using nothing more than a couple of drawers.

"The magic cat" video has been all over the web and should be the kind of cat used for "Siegfried and Roy illusions".

We all know that we can't always get cat's to do what we want, but when they pull off tricks like this one, it makes it ok that they're doing their own thing. That makes a cat's behavior worth dealing with.

Cat Does Magic @ Yahoo! Video

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"How To Mail Letter"

2010-01-16T09:27:00.000-08:00

If you're going to send someone a letter, you need to know how to mail it.

This is a quick tutorial on "how to mail an letter" to someone.

First, write a letter.

Second, get a standard size envelope in which to put your letter.

Third, fold your letter and put it in the envelope.

Fourth, add your return address either on the front top left, or on the back of the envelope. If you don't put your return address on it, and the letter is undeliverable, it won't be returned to you.

Fifth, address the envelope to where it's going.

Sixth, put a stamp (or stamps if it's heavier) on it and place it in your mailbox, putting the flag up, or into a United States Postal Service mail box.

Seventh, wait for a return reply (hopefully you get one).

Check out this tutorial video:

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"Call of Duty 2 Used"

2010-01-16T08:28:00.000-08:00

A game doesn't get the title "Game of the Year" without making a serious impact on some folks.

One of those games is Call of Duty 2. (http://www.garyfarnam.org/games/callofduty2used/callofduty2used.html)

Call of Duty the original introduced us to a well designed game that puts you in the center of the WW II conflict.

Whether you play it on your PC, Xbox, Xbox 360, MAC, PlayStation 2, or GameCube, you're in for the fight of your life in the war that changed everything.

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"Pets Pajamas Online"

2010-01-15T20:14:00.000-08:00

Taking good care of your pet has always been trendy.

In many parts of the country, it's downright cold outside right now. What better way to keep your indoor pet warm than with "pet pajamas".

Pet PJs will keep your pet warm through the winter and keep you warm on the inside knowing you did something good for your favorite companion.

See more Pets pajamas online here.

"President Obama Says We Want Our Money Back"

2010-01-15T18:06:00.000-08:00

President Obama says, "We want our money back....and we're gonna get it."

The WE is the American taxpayers. The American taxpayers bailed out companies on Wall Street who are now doing well enough to pay out "massive bonuses" to executives.

A "Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee" is being imposed on these companies until the American people are fully compensated. I wonder how much that is and for how long? Guess we will wait and see.

Check out the announcement in his own words here.

"How Can I Lose Weight Fast Without Exercise?"

2010-01-15T05:09:00.000-08:00

A popular trend, especially this time of year, is "weight loss" (or "weight loss diet").

With the holidays behind us, many of us are ready to shed those extra pounds that all of those get togethers, dinners, etc helped to put on.

For those with a "high metabolism", the pounds may be few, but the average weight gain during the last quarter of the year tends to be around 7 to 10 pounds. Have you dared to step on the scale yet?

With an ocean of weight loss plans available, it is possible to "lose weight without exercise". This is a trend that many are seeking because just dieting is hard enough without the added pain of exercise.

Although, if you're really looking to "increase your metabolism", adding some muscle building exercise, or interval exercises (go, go faster, slow down, go faster, etc) can speed up the weight loss for most.

Whatever your method, be as healthy as possible.

"The Late Net Show, starring Blagojevich"

2010-01-12T18:09:00.000-08:00

Not a stranger to the spotlight, former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich will be guest hosting the new internet show, "The Late Net Show" at 11pm on February 11th or 18th (sources haven't confirmed which date yet).

The weekly show will also possibly have guest hosts such as Donald Trump, Alec Baldwin, and Floyd Mayweather in the near future.

With "Blago's Book Club" and round table topics, the pretty much uncensored show is believed to be a future hit. However, since it is on the internet, the content could prove objectionable to say the least, so beware.

"MagicJack Free Cell Phone Tower"

2010-01-10T21:35:00.000-08:00

magicJack has now developed a method of using "femtocells" to basically put a small cell phone tower right in your home.

From there, the call is routed over a broadband internet connection so that no minutes are deducted from the cell phone, and this also means less load on local cell phone towers. Could this be the "disappearance of cell phone fees"?

The new and improved magicJack device will soon be a hot product and is about the size of a deck of cards. It will reportedly connect to any phone that uses GSM.

"China's Economic Crash"

2010-01-10T21:11:00.000-08:00

How's that for a headline of the future? It's all about the "collapse of China".

Will it come to pass? We'll have to wait and see, but the predictor of the Enron scandal will be confidently sharing this headline at the University of Oxford later this month.

Skeptics say this predictor, James S. Chanos, doesn't really know enough about "China's economy" and has only really been doing research since this past summer.

Aggressive bank lending is partly to blame for the creation of artificial demand for the potential "collapse in China", as well as it's stimulus program.

The book "The Coming Collapse of China" (Random House), in 2001 warned of China's possible crash. Let's see if the prediction comes true.

"Battlestar Galactica The Plan download from youtube"

2010-01-10T20:41:00.000-08:00

Battlestar Galactica fans:
If you've not seen the 2009 movie "Battlestar Galactica The Plan", you can check out and download the trailer from youtube (how to download from youtube).

The actual trailer is shown below, and can be found at this link.

"Free Geico Ringtone Download"

2010-01-09T20:35:00.000-08:00

Ring a ding, it's Geico's free ringtone download from their commercial.

This is a hot google trend right now, and you can get your annoying ring tone here.

I've honestly never gotten a quote from Geico that saved me 15% or even 1%, and usually, ends up being more than what I'm currently paying.

But hey, they've got pretty cool commercials, right?

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"Watch ALF Online For Free"

2010-01-05T20:36:00.000-08:00

If you're a fan of A.L.F., the Alien Life Form, you can STILL watch great episodes of the popular 80's sitcom at Fancast.com.

From the planet Melmac, ALF has crash landed into an unsuspecting family's home, and lives, and soon becomes like one of their own. Revisit your favorite episodes today!

You can:

And it's all FREE!

"Watch Owl City Videos"

2010-01-05T05:28:00.000-08:00

Are you an "Owl City" fan?

If so, you probably know you can Watch Owl City videos online for free!

Watch popular videos such as "Fireflies" and even user created videos with lyrics.

Where will Adam Young take us next? Though I would never wish insomnia on anyone, if that is the true inspiration for this project, it's a good thing. I'm sure many of you agree in this instance :)

"Rules for a flat stomach"

2010-01-04T21:46:00.000-08:00

The holidays are over, and here we are with some extra holiday pounds put on from Thanksgiving through Christmas and all those little get togethers in between.

So now it's work time. The web is being flooded with tips on "how to get a flat stomach" in both exercise and diet advice. Everyone with the extra holiday pounds is looking for A Flat Stomach ASAP

What if there were only 2 rules for a flat stomach? Check out 2 Rules For a Flat Stomach.

"printable pancake recipe"

2010-01-03T21:54:00.000-08:00

For some reason today, "pancake recipes" is a hot trend.

And who doesn't love a nice stack of homemade pancakes? There are numerous variations for recipes, mixes, batters, and such, but they're all delicious!

With the World Wide Web at your fingertips, you can easy search out specific types of pancake recipes to print such as:

"single serving pancake recipe"
"pancake recipe without eggs"
"best pancake recipe in the world"
"diet pancake recipe"
and lots more!

"Make Extra Money Online for Free"

2009-12-29T05:19:00.000-08:00

This is always a hot trend. Everyone would like to make a little extra money online. We have started creating squidoo lenses to "to make extra money online at no cost". This is a great, free, and easy way to get an article online without having to buy a domain, hosting etc.

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All I Want For Christmas...

2009-12-24T12:23:00.000-08:00

...is a nice warm bed.

That Christmas wish was realized by some "homeless living outside" in Colorado Springs, CO as a donor with the name of "Linda Craft" bought rooms for 15 people. No one of that name could actually be found, so it's believed that this was a fake name given.

Four rooms were used "for homeless" people because of this "St Nick's" generosity, and visions of a nice warm meal most likely will dance in their heads as they sleep comfortably through the night.

Isn't this what Christmas is all about....GIVING?

Merry Christmas!

"Space Jam Air Jordans"

2009-12-22T21:30:00.000-08:00

Even though the release date hasn't been announced yet for the coveted "Michael Jordan Space Jam Shoes", I was wondering if anyone one else was thinking what I'm thinking:

"Air Jordan 11 Space Jam Giveaway"

..and I was right. Just doing a quick google search landed me on multiple pages regarding the "Michael Jordan Space Jam Shoes Giveaway"

These are not only a hot item for Jordan fans, but also a hot Google Trend for over an hour so far.

Has anyone yet seen "Air Jordan 11 Prices?"

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"Printable Eggnog Recipe"

2009-12-21T17:49:00.000-08:00

Tis the season for a fun Christmas favorite: eggnog.

People are looking online everywhere for "everything eggnog" for "Printable Eggnog Recipe" sites.

But eggnog doesn't have to be just plain old eggnog. It can also be a part of any of the following hot searches right now:

"eggnog pancakes recipe"
"eggnog cheese cake recipe"
"homeade eggnog cookie recipe"
"homeade eggnog ice cream recipe"
"how to make eggnog without eggs"
"how to make a vegan eggnog"
"eggnog gumballs in tin" << a unique gift perhaps??

The list goes on and on. With all of the variations of eggnog recipes, if you're a fan of eggnog, you're sure to find something you will love.

Merry Christmas from Living In The Trend Times!!

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Sprint Error 2112 Outage: Cannot Send SMS

2009-12-17T03:01:00.000-08:00

Has the Sprint Error 2112 been fixed yet? This is the answer many are looking for right now.

Technology can not only enhance our lives, but can also miserably fail us, even if it is just a simple outage like the Sprint Error 2112 Cannot Send SMS that people are getting.

The error is all over the web, but I couldn't find anything on Sprint's website under their support area. Instead all I found was "Sorry, No Answers Found" when I simply searched the error number 2112. The link to Sprint's support area is here for your convenience: Sprint Support.

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Creepy Looking Ronald McDonald Photo

2009-12-16T04:56:00.000-08:00

I just witnessed one of the creepiest looking pictures ever. It's a mock up of a Ronald McDonald baby (his son perhaps) with his tech gadgets around.

The article by Engadget had a purpose of sharing the news of approximately 11,000 McDonald's restaurants offering free Wireless Internet (a.k.a. WiFi) instead of it's previous charge of $2.95 for two hours rate.

However, the real story in the comments that followed became the really creepy Ronald McDonald Baby Photo!

I think my childhood memories of happy meals have now been somehow invaded and distorted due to this image.

It's one that you just have to see for yourself right here: Creepy Ronald McDonald Photo.

But once you see it, you can't "unsee" it. :) I'm not "lovin' it".

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Zeo Sleep Monitor Does Not Actually HELP You Sleep

2009-12-15T06:30:00.000-08:00

The much publicized and interesting invention, the Zeo Sleep Monitor does not actually help you sleep, but rather records your sleep patterns and acts as a personal sleep coach.

With the Zeo Headband attached to your head while you sleep (using the patent-pending SoftWave technology), you can daily monitor your sleep patterns, something that has never been a home possibility before. Most have gone to "Sleep Clinics" to find such a technology, but the Zeo Sleep Monitor allows you to do this from the comfort of your own home, in your own bed. I've heard of people that had different sleeping patterns at a Sleep Clinic than what they would have in their accustomed home environment. I believe this will be a great product for those who continually lack sleep.

Sleep disorders are very common today with many people getting 6 hours or less of quality sleep.

For a full description of this new technology and the steps taken once you purchase one, check out MyZeo.com.

What is WiTricity?

2009-12-13T14:20:00.000-08:00

Imagine wireless power....or wireless electricity if you will. Imagine being able to charge your cell phone WITHOUT physically plugging it in to a cell phone charger.

This technology is becoming a normal reality for the new company WiTricity, by Marin Soljačić the inventor, as he was annoyed by his wife's Nokia cell phone that would beep whenever it needed charged. There it lay, so close to an electrical outlet, the very thing it needed, yet it had no way of getting that electricity.

With support from his employer, MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), started up WiTricity.

The idea is based off of coils that can turn electricity into magnetic energy, and then back to electricity.

Is wireless electricity coming to a home near you? Maybe sooner than we think.

If you'd like to learn more about the basics of wireless electricity, check out WiTricity's website.

Creator of First 50 Star American Flag Passes Away

2009-12-13T07:05:00.000-08:00

There are so many things we tend to take for granted as Americans. Our freedoms, our way of life, and even our flag.

The creator of the First 50 Star American Flag passed away at age 67. Robert G. Heft is credited with the design that took him over 12 hours on a Singer sewing machine. It was done as a school project, that later was chosen by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to replace the 48 Star American Flag.

This post is in honor to Mr Heft.

For more information about the 50 Star American Flag, check out United-States-Flag.com.

Watch Original Inspector Gadget Animated Series Online For Free

2009-12-11T02:37:00.000-08:00

Some trends never end, or at least come back around as many of us in our thirties have noticed.

And Inspector Gadget is one of them! If you were/are a big fan of the original Inspector Gadget series, you can now enjoy that series again online for free on one of my favorite sites of all time:

Hulu.com

That's right, Inspector Gadget Fans...you can view episodes 1 all the way up to 22 of the original series online for free. For parents, this can be a good time to share this series with their children.

There is also a special episode of Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas available on Hulu, episode 65. Just in time for the Christmas season!

Enjoy!

Play Virtual Lite Brite Online

2009-12-05T17:19:00.000-08:00

An online version of Lite Brite (not Light Bright) can now be found on Hasbro's website.

(P.S. Want to learn how to PLAY GAMES ONLINE FOR MONEY for FREE?!)

I do remember playing with the original Lite Brite as a child, and it provided hours of fun. Such a simple concept, but a lot of fun. Check out this 1970's commercial of the original:

Over the years, the design of the Lite Brite has changed somewhat, with version shaped like a cube, a spinning version, and others.

I look forward to trying the online virtual Lite Brite again. I hope you are able to get to it and let me know what you think.

The virtual version is located at http://www.hasbro.com/monkeybartv/default.cfm?page=Entertainment/OnlineGames/GameSelect&game=1210&GUID=0FCA894E-AF0A-4BC6-816B-3C5BC2A9139A&src=endeca

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Zhu Zhu Hamster Toy Is Unsafe, Labeled "Toxic"

2009-12-05T17:00:00.000-08:00

One of the hottest toys this Christmas Shopping Season, the Zhu Zhu Hamster, has been labeled as toxic by watchdog group Good Guide.

According to GoodGuide.com, there is an unsafe chemical called antimony that makes the toy unsafe.

The St Louis based company Cepia llc stands to find many consumers returning this product this year due to it's unsafe parts per million rating of 93 million in the fur, and 103 in the nose.

Although you don't have to return the product, since the danger seems to be in children touching the toy, and then touching their own mouth, or putting the toy in their own mouth, it is advised to reconsider this item as a gift.

Google Trends Not Updating Today?

2009-12-03T19:33:00.000-08:00

If you are a watcher of hot trends on Google Trends, you'll notice that today that as of right now, it hasn't updated since about 13 hours ago.

Normally, Google Trends are updated every hour, so why not today? Could it have anything to do with the search warrants served at Google, Inc and Yahoo today? The warrants were served in connection with the Illinois man who secretly video recorded ESPN reporter Erin Andrews.

I truly hope authorities find what they are looking for, and that this person pays for his crimes and invasion of privacy.

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Insomnia Cookies: Late Night Cookies and Milk

2009-12-01T05:14:00.000-08:00

A popular trend right now is something sweet and of the great entrepreneur spirit of this nation: Insomnia Cookies.

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"Insomnia Cookies" is a late night cookies and milk delivery service that currently services:

Cornell University
Indiana University
Manhattan Catering
Michigan State University
NYU/Manhattan
NYU Dining
Ohio State University
Penn State University
Purdue University
Syracuse University
Temple University
University of Delaware-Newark
University of Illinois
University of Kentucky
University of Michigan
University of Pennsylvania
University of South Carolina
University of Wisconsin-Madison
West Virginia University

Why have a greasy late night cheeseburger or taco when you can have something sweet and less "heavy"? Check out their website for great cookie gifts that will most assuredly make most any college student happy: Insomnia Cookies Website. Then be sure to become a fan of Insomnia Cookies on Facebook.

Arby's 10000.01 Winner

2009-11-27T15:12:00.000-08:00

Could it be YOU? It can be if you register and play daily by going to Arby's 5.01 Giveaway.

It's all part of Arby's $5.01 Combos promotion.

All you have to do is register with your email address, and then each day visit the site to play. There will be a drawing (daily) for one of the following prizes at 5:01 EST:

5.01 Arby's Gift Cards
50.01 Arby's Gift Cards
500.01 Arby's Gift Cards

Then, at the end of the contest (December 27th), there will be a Grand Prize $10,000.01 Arby's Giveaway announced on January 5, 2010!!

When the contest is over, and the headline reads Arby's 10,000.01 Winner Announced, will it be YOU?

I'm playing everyday....good luck!!

RetailMeNot Black Friday

2009-11-27T06:00:00.000-08:00

If you're reading this, you may be getting ready to get out and face the Black Friday crowd.

The good news is, the initial rush of doors opening in some stores is over by now, but you're going to take a trip through and see what you can find without having the face the stampede.

But, before you head out into the world of bargains, check out RetailMeNot.com BlackFriday. Here you will find deals and coupon codes from:

HP
Walgreen's
Microsoft
Macy's
Office Depot
Dick's Sporting Goods
Disney Store
Foot Locker
eToys.com
Computer Geeks
and many more!

Checking it out is free, and can save you some cash! Happy Black Friday Shopping!

CVS Black Friday Ad for Zone40

2009-11-26T05:56:00.000-08:00

I've gotten a lot of traffic from my previous post about the Zone40 wireless game system.

And now, if you're here before Black Friday, check out this great deal:
Zone40 Wireless Game System Black Friday Ad for $29 (normally priced at $39).

Check out the Black Friday Ad here:
CVS BLACK FRIDAY AD ZONE40 WIRELESS GAME SYSTEM

GoogleGoogleGoogleGoogle

2009-11-25T08:33:00.000-08:00

Quadruple Google? No, my keyboard isn't stuck. This is actually a hot search trend on Google.com right now. But why?

Someone has purchased the domain name googlegooglegooglegoogle.com, and has made a web page that is split into 4 sections that will allow you to do 4 Google searches all at once!

But why would anyone want to do 4 google searches at once? Could possibly be good for research purposes if you needed to do a lot of searching, but couldn't you just open 4 tabs and have a Google search going on each one of them?

The website is not owned or in any way affiliated with Google, Inc, but was rather just a random idea when one of the creators wondered if GoogleGoogle.com was taken (which it was).

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The Mysterious Mystery Behind Google Mystery is.....

2009-11-22T23:11:00.000-08:00

...well nothing really.

Mystery Google is a site that Google has put together to be mysterious. Really all it does is give you the last search results of the person before you, regardless of what you type in as your search.

So if you put in "Target Black Friday Ads" on Mystery Google, and the person before you put in "How to bake a turkey", their search results are what you get.

Not really being a useful tool, but just a little fun...for some.

Check it out at http://www.mysterygoogle.com/

Busted at the Cannabis Community College in Oregon

2009-11-14T04:55:00.000-08:00

That's a headline that I can imagine being seen at some point in the near future, or "Busted at the Cannabis Cafe in Oregon". Or maybe a headline could read, "Busted at the Marijuana Cafe".

But President Obama has advised law enforcement agencies to NOT arrest patrons of the Cannabis Cafe in Oregon due to his agenda of relaxing the laws on cannabis use for medicinal purposes. The cannabis is said to be used for such medical conditions as diabetes, Alzheimer's, Tourette's syndrome, and multiple sclerosis. There is even to be a Cannabis Community College to educate those who use the drug on "subjects" such as growing their own marijuana and other uses.

It almost sounds like an old Cheech and Chong bit from long ago, but it is going on now, right here in America. The "bud" is free, and food is also served at this pot cafe where members pay $25 monthly for the facility use.

What's that DVD made of?

2009-11-13T20:41:00.000-08:00

Does your DVD collection "rock"?

Now it can, with an emerging technology of DVD's made of synthetic rock.....yes.....ROCK. But this won't likely be the kind of DVDs you use for your favorite episodes of House, or your favorite movie such as the Wizard of Oz, or Three Men and a Baby.

These seem to be created more for long term archive purposes.

Brought to you by the company "Cranberry" naming the product "DiamonDisc", these new DVDs are touted as able to last 1,000 years. This is because they won't easily deteriorate from UV rays or heat as ordinary discs would.

And, with a current price tag of $5000 for a disc drive and 150 discs, I'm pretty sure you also won't see these in any of the upcoming 2009 or even 2010 Black Friday ads :)

Top 10 Ways to NOT Get Kicked Out of Walmart

2009-11-07T11:36:00.000-08:00

It's funny what becomes a hot search trend....

According to Google, one of today's top 40 searches has been:

"101 ways to get kicked out of walmart"

Really?

Yes, really. The web has been flooded with forums, youtube videos and more on this topic.

So, with no further ado, I present a list given to me by a former Walmart employee:

10 ways to NOT get kicked out of walmart

1. Wear a shirt, pants or shorts, and shoes when you walk in (oh, and yes, keep them on)
2. Don't make fun of what other people have in their carts, even if it's an odd combination of item.
3. Don't switch the tags around on items.
4. Don't say anything negative about the food items.
5. Stay out of other people's carts.
6. Do not put things in other people's carts.
7. Do not cut in front of others at the cash register aisles.
8. Don't try to get the cashier to laugh by odd collections that you have in your cart (like bungee cords, a bicycle helmet, Slick 50 engine treatment, a ceiling fan, and bandages)
9. Walk, don't run.
10. Do not ask to keep your coupon because it has sentimental value after it's been processed.

PS3 Yellow Light of Death Fix?

2009-09-19T02:54:00.000-07:00

The popular PS3 has rumors that there are defects with the product, however, Sony denies the allegation.

Sony states that less than half of a percent of units sold so far have had the issue. But, in my opinion, if you are one of the ones with the issue, does that number matter?

But if you get the Yellow Light Of Death (YLOD), what can you do to fix it?

A good place to start is with a simple search online, especially forums such as Playstation.com.

You Say Tomato, I Say....FIRE!

2009-09-18T23:54:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't love a good food fight?

Not having actually seen one since elementary school, and possibly one on Nick.com, I found this story interesting.

A tomato fight fiesta was once again celebrated (for the 64th time) in Bunol Spain known as "tomatina".

100 tons of tomatoes were involved in the fiesta, and attracted people from all over the world to participate in the annual event.

Resale Roundup Ridiculous?

2009-09-18T23:26:00.000-07:00

Ahh, the yard sale, a.k.a the rummage sale, the garage sale...sometimes it can be the one place to find that special something...that someone else already used :)

But who doesn't love a good deal, right? I've gotten older computer parts, monitors, etc, at these types of sales for a little bit of nothing, and many times, people just don't realize what they've got...they just want to get rid of it.

So what if the government stepped in and said there are now hefty fines for reselling certain items deemed unsafe or harmful? That reality is here. And, they've come up with a top 10 list of recalled products: Resale RoundUp Top Ten

Now this is just the Top 10 list, so before you go to make a few extra bucks on some of your old things (cribs, leg curl machines, wireless devices, washers and more!), make sure you visit the site to avoid fines and even potential litigation. Any recalled items on the site can cost you up to $100,000 per infraction! Check out the recall section of the site here: Product Recalls.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all about safety, but is this going too far?

Knott's Berry Farm Excelerator Roller Coaster Accident

2009-09-18T22:30:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't love the thrills and spills of a good roller coaster?!

However, as I've gotten older, I have to admit they feel more like they are beating me up than they are providing entertainment, so I've not ridden as much in recent years.

Also as I've gotten older, I've considered, "Just how safe are they?" I know that most parks have daily test runs, etc, but I still can't help but think about the safety of such rides. At what point are we pushing the limits too much?

A recent story about the Xcelerator ride at Knott's Berry Farm caught my interest.

In Buena Park, CA, the cable snapped on the Xcelerator ride, causing a laceration to a 12 year old boy's leg, and some back pain to a man also on the coaster. This is the first reported incident on the ride since 2002, which is a pretty good record...unless you're the boy or the man.

Want a peek at the Xcelerator? Check out this video:

Why Google Didn't Post a 9/11 Image

2009-09-12T07:18:00.000-07:00

If you've used Google for any amount of time for great search results, you are most likely familiar with the images that Google uses draped over and around it's Google logo to recognize particular events, birthdays, etc. To see actual examples of past logo images, click here: Google Logos From The Past

Yesterday, however, this was not the case. Google did not have a special image of any kind on 9/11/09. Did Google ignore September 11th?

Ask.com and Bing.com both had images in memory of the tragic events of 09/11/2001 on their search engines, so why not Google? It is unknown at this point for the reasons behind the absence of any type of image.

This is disappointing since this date is one of the worst dates in American History. Unless you knew about Google's blog, you wouldn't know that they did actually make a post on September 10th that you can check out here: Google's September 11th Blog

Amazon's Buy 2 Xbox Games, Get One Free!

2009-09-10T19:49:00.000-07:00

Amazon is running a great deal on Xbox Platinum games....

From the Amazon.com website: "Get three Platinum Hits for your Xbox 360 for the price of two. Offer limited to products shipped and sold by Amazon.com. Promotion ends on September 12, 2009 at 11:59PST. Offer good while supplies last. Limit one per customer. *Shipping fees and taxes may apply."

So if you are looking to get a new Xbox game, or want to get an early start on some Christmas shopping, take advantage of this great deal now!

Click here: Amazon's Buy 2 Xbox Games, Get One Free!

Zone 40 Gaming Console--inexpensive Wii?

2009-09-08T20:20:00.000-07:00

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In a previous post Zone 40 Wireless Game, I wrote a little about what the game was, and that it wasn't really worthy of being called an inexpensive wii, as some have said.

I got a closer look at one tonight at CVS. It has 40 games that I must admit look somewhat interesting, but the graphics on the side of the box remind me a little of the original Nintendo from what I can tell.

But, priced at $30, it looks like it could be fun. One thing I did check out was to make sure the "wireless remotes" were actually motion sensitive...and they are! With that being said, it might prove to be an inexpensive addition to any gamers collection.

However, it appears that you can't add games to it. All games are programmed within the console, so the 40 games you have, are all you get.

Some of the games are:

Ping Pong
Tennis
Fishing
Golf
Bowling
Soccer
Paintball
Basketball

P.S. Check out How to Play Games Online for Money (so glad I found this!)

I did find one decent video on YouTube that shows a little more about the console gaming system:

iSteal: Apple Store Gets Robbed

2009-09-04T04:54:00.000-07:00

A band of thieves broke into an Apple Store in New Jersey stealing iPods, laptops, and iPhones.

"iSteal" is just a word I thought would be a nice attention grabber.

The thieves have yet to be caught, along with their thousands of dollars of merchandise. As many know, anything made by Apple is pretty pricey, but of higher quality, so at least the robbers had good taste, right?

Free La Quinta iPhone Application

2009-09-03T19:01:00.000-07:00

My family has stayed several times at La Quinta in different parts of the country, and have always been satisfied with our stay.

Now, for you iPhone and iPod Touch users, you can get a free iPhone application download to assist you in making reservations for La Quinta.

You can check out the free iPhone application here: FREE La Quinta iPhone Application.

iSick: Tracks Swine Flue (H1N1)

2009-09-03T18:27:00.000-07:00

An application built for the iPhone called "Outbreaks Near Me" (nicknamed iSick) helps track occurrences of the H1N1 a.k.a. "Swine Flu".

The application also helps users report H1N1 outbreaks to keep other users informed. If users are more informed about potential infections, it is believed that they will take better precautions such as washing their hands more often, not touching their face, etc to prevent further spread of the

The application was developed by researchers at Children's Hospital Boston and the MIT Media Lab that utilizes the tracking information from HealthMap.org.

Check out iTunes for the no cost application.

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GoogCash4u: Is It a Scam?

2009-09-02T19:42:00.000-07:00

One probably won't really know if GoogCash4u.com is a scam unless they pay the trial $1.97, and then monthly fee of $69.97, and then on top of that, there is another fee of $29.95 per month!

Interestingly enough, when the URL is entered into the web browser, a couple of different redirects appear to be done, including SundayBikeRides.com?!

And, the misleading "Working from home has been featured on ABC, MSNBC, CNN" is true, technically, since those networks have talked about working from home, but NOT this program. Even at the bottom of the website it states: Fox News, ABC, CNBC, Google, and CNN do not endorse this product.

What do you get exactly? Here is what the website displays, not including the terms and conditions:
"You will have 7 days from the date of order to evaluate our product. If you decide you are happy with the product do nothing. For your 7 day trial you will only receive a one-time charge of $1.97, and if you decide to continue with the membership after your trial - you will only be billed a discounted $69.97 per month. There are no obligations and no strings attached. You can cancel anytime via our customer support line at 800-416-1339. You will also receive a free 14-day trial to Alternative Funding. After the 14-day trial, you will be charged $29.95 a month thereafter, if you choose not to cancel. Cancel any time by calling 800-994-4164."

If all of that weren't enough, when you exit the site, you get the infamous "WAIT! One of our live agents would like to speak with you..." popup!

WOW! Keep your credit card in your wallet!

YourSphere.com A New Social Networking Site for Kids

2009-08-27T06:13:00.000-07:00

A new website, yoursphere.com was premiered on Fox and Friends this morning claiming that their extra protection makes it safer for your children to be able to use social networking without the fear of online predators.

But wait, did you think that websites like MySpace and Facebook were safe already? There are currently over 90,000 online predators, and statistics state that 1 in 5 minors will be sexually exploited in some manner. This staggering statistic is what lead to the creation of the site yoursphere.com.

The site requires verifiable parental consent. The site boasts that no fake profiles can be created. I'm not exactly sure how they get around this because of things like proxy servers, identity theft, etc. I tried to go to the site, but of course, after being premiered this morning, the site was unable to handle the data load and is down.

Although YourSphere has extra security measures, nothing is fool proof. The very best way to know what your children are doing is to keep an open line of communication with them.

*YourSphere was created by Mary Kay Hoal, mother of 5 children ranging in ages from 4-17.

Graphic Video to Discourage Texting While Driving

2009-08-25T17:14:00.000-07:00

A British public service announcement is GRAPHIC, but sometimes that's what we need to get our attention. In what has now become epidemic, texting while driving has been recently responsible for too many deaths and accidents that happen needlessly.

The video depicts a driver texting while driving her car (along with her friends in the car as passengers), and then runs into another car, killing 4 people in the process.

This is not a video for younger viewers, but you might consider allowing your teenage driver to view the video. It is definitely an attention getter.

To view the video, click here: Graphic Teen Texting While Driving Video

Show it to every driving teen that you care about.

The Bible...Not Just a Trend

2009-08-23T07:14:00.000-07:00

It was really good to see 2 different scriptures in the top 100 searches of Google today:

1. Deuteronomy Chapter 6:

A Call for Wholehearted Commitment

“These are the commands, decrees, and regulations that the Lord your God commanded me to teach you. You must obey them in the land you are about to enter and occupy, ² and you and your children and grandchildren must fear the Lord your God as long as you live. If you obey all his decrees and commands, you will enjoy a long life. ³ Listen closely, Israel, and be careful to obey. Then all will go well with you, and you will have many children in the land flowing with milk and honey, just as the Lord, the God of your ancestors, promised you. ⁴ “Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone.^[a] ⁵ And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. ⁶ And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. ⁷ Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up. ⁸ Tie them to your hands and wear them on your forehead as reminders. ⁹ Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.
¹⁰ “The Lord your God will soon bring you into the land he swore to give you when he made a vow to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It is a land with large, prosperous cities that you did not build. ¹¹ The houses will be richly stocked with goods you did not produce. You will draw water from cisterns you did not dig, and you will eat from vineyards and olive trees you did not plant. When you have eaten your fill in this land, ¹² be careful not to forget the Lord, who rescued you from slavery in the land of Egypt. ¹³ You must fear the Lord your God and serve him. When you take an oath, you must use only his name.
¹⁴ “You must not worship any of the gods of neighboring nations, ¹⁵ for the Lord your God, who lives among you, is a jealous God. His anger will flare up against you, and he will wipe you from the face of the earth. ¹⁶ You must not test the Lord your God as you did when you complained at Massah. ¹⁷ You must diligently obey the commands of the Lord your God—all the laws and decrees he has given you. ¹⁸ Do what is right and good in the Lord’s sight, so all will go well with you. Then you will enter and occupy the good land that the Lord swore to give your ancestors. ¹⁹ You will drive out all the enemies living in the land, just as the Lord said you would.
²⁰ “In the future your children will ask you, ‘What is the meaning of these laws, decrees, and regulations that the Lord our God has commanded us to obey?’
²¹ “Then you must tell them, ‘We were Pharaoh’s slaves in Egypt, but the Lord brought us out of Egypt with his strong hand. ²² The Lord did miraculous signs and wonders before our eyes, dealing terrifying blows against Egypt and Pharaoh and all his people. ²³ He brought us out of Egypt so he could give us this land he had sworn to give our ancestors. ²⁴ And the Lord our God commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear him so he can continue to bless us and preserve our lives, as he has done to this day. ²⁵ For we will be counted as righteous when we obey all the commands the Lord our God has given us.’ (Biblegateway.com)

It's not about obeying a "bunch of rules and regulations". It's about a relationship with the Living God. As a Christian, I am to think on God's Word at all times, and teach it to my children (Proverbs 22:6). And just how hard is it to love the One who has forgiven ALL of my sins, mistakes, regrets? I thank Him DAILY for this. And when I fail at any of the things He wants me to do, there's even more forgiveness. I'm not saved by my actions, but by my faith in the One who has forgiven me. My actions come as a result of my thankfulness.

2. Psalms 27:

A psalm of David.

¹ The Lord is my light and my salvation—
      so why should I be afraid?
   The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
      so why should I tremble?
² When evil people come to devour me,
      when my enemies and foes attack me,
      they will stumble and fall.
³ Though a mighty army surrounds me,
      my heart will not be afraid.
   Even if I am attacked,
      I will remain confident. ⁴ The one thing I ask of the Lord—
      the thing I seek most—
   is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
      delighting in the Lord’s perfections
      and meditating in his Temple.
⁵ For he will conceal me there when troubles come;
      he will hide me in his sanctuary.
      He will place me out of reach on a high rock.
⁶ Then I will hold my head high
      above my enemies who surround me.
   At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy,
      singing and praising the Lord with music.
⁷ Hear me as I pray, O Lord.
      Be merciful and answer me!
⁸ My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.”
      And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”
⁹ Do not turn your back on me.
      Do not reject your servant in anger.
      You have always been my helper.
   Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me,
      O God of my salvation!
¹⁰ Even if my father and mother abandon me,
      the Lord will hold me close.
¹¹ Teach me how to live, O Lord.
      Lead me along the right path,
      for my enemies are waiting for me.
¹² Do not let me fall into their hands.
      For they accuse me of things I’ve never done;
      with every breath they threaten me with violence.
¹³ Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness
      while I am here in the land of the living.
¹⁴ Wait patiently for the Lord.
      Be brave and courageous.
      Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
(Biblegateway.com)

And this scripture too is about a full commitment to the Living God-Jesus Christ. David, as any other Christian, takes refuge in his God, KNOWING that God is always there.

If you don't have this relationship with Jesus, if you don't know for sure that if you died today that you would go to Heaven, call on His name today. Come just as you are. Don't try to straighten things out first...let HIM do the straightening out. He will change your desires....He will change your thoughts...the things that are important now, will not be as important to you. TODAY is the day of salvation...don't wait to call on His name.

Avatar The Last Airbender Trailer Summer 2010

2009-08-20T13:51:00.000-07:00

When we went to see Transformers 2 at the movie theater it was the first time my daughters had seen the preview to the new Avatar movie. They were in Awe! They love to watch Avatar the anime series and really can't stand that they have to wait until next summer to see the new movie.

The Last Air Bender is based on the animation Avatar: The Last Airbender. It is directed by M. Night Shyamalan who has directed many other great movies such as The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, The Village, Signs, The Happening and many more.

The Last Air Bender will be released in theaters July 2, 2010

Kids Woot....Woot For Kids or The Child at Heart!

2009-08-18T19:07:00.000-07:00

Woot. Gotta love it. Gotta love the "woot-off".

And now your kids can too! No, they're not selling kids now, as the website plainly explains. They're not even trying to sell anything TO your kids.

They are selling things FOR your kids. It's Kids Woot!

What are they selling?
As of right now, the LeapFrog Didj Ultimate Customization Pack with Free game is for sale.
EA Sports Active Bundle (Works w/ Balance Board)
And, nothing says you HAVE to be a kid to enjoy the things on Kids Woot.

If you've never visited Woot.com before, make sure you also check out:

Blockbuster Movies On Your Mobile Phone

2009-08-18T18:33:00.001-07:00

The video store...when is the last time you've been to one?

This is what Blockbuster decision makers have been thinking about. That's why they are ready to make "thousands" of films available via Motorola phones.

The official date of availability has not yet been released, but at least now you know it's on it's way.

Making various efforts such as rental through the mail, Blockbuster Vending Kiosks, and more, the company hopes to chase down customers who no longer step foot into a video store.

In the meantime, you can still check out the Blockbuster website and check out games like Madden NFL 10 or G.I. Joe-The Rise of Cobra. Or just get someone that loves movies and games a Blockbuster gift card.

Duodec Mom: A Dozen Babies On The Way?

2009-08-17T21:25:00.000-07:00

An unnamed mother of potentially 12 children is a popular search right now.

That's right.....12 babies!

Unfortunately, the survival rate of so many children at once is low. According to experts, usually any number over 5 becomes extremely high risk. But, this didn't stop Nadya Suleman "The Octuplet Mom" from having 8 children earlier this year.

I had to do a search for "duodec" to get the definition since I was unfamiliar with the term.

If all 12 babies come to term, it will be a new world record.

A lot of prayer is needed for this family as they move forward with this astounding pregnancy.

Everybody Loves Raymond Website

2009-08-17T20:50:00.000-07:00

If you're a fan of the show Everybody Loves Raymond, check out EverybodyLovesRay.com.

On the website, you can find out information about the stars (Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton-who happens to be a popular search item right now, Brad Garrett, Doris Roberts, and Peter Boyle) as well as info about guest stars that have appeared on the show.

You can also play free flash games like Barone Bowling, Ray's Hole in One Golf Game, Ray's Great Escape, and more!

If that's not enough, you can also check out sound bytes, wallpapers, photos, awards, and more!

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale: Experience the Hurricane Via Flash Video

2009-08-17T08:14:00.001-07:00

Technology is so great.

Now you can "experience" a hurricane from your computer or mobile device via a Flash video simulation.

The videos (categorized 1-5) are interactive, allowing you to pan left and right to see what each category of hurricane might look like.

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale itself was proposed in 1971 by Robert Simpson and Herbert Saffir. That scale is based on hurricane intensity.

So go ahead, experience the hurricane at this link: Experience the Hurricane.
doodle.png on Aviary.

After that, check out the hurricane tracking map at this link: StormPulse.com.

Parkersburg Tornado of 2008 on 20/20

2009-08-15T05:43:00.000-07:00

Did anyone catch the 20/20 special last night about the Parkersburg Iowa tornado?

In this day and age, we are blessed enough to have such technologies as the National Weather Service and satellite radar to give people in the path of such things a warning ahead of time.

But even with the warning, a tornado the size of the one shown last night still reaps massive destruction to where the only important thing is survival.

It may seem like common sense to take cover whenever the tornado sirens in your area sound, or whenever you hear the tornado warning on your local news, but many admittedly do not immediately do so. People tend to want to watch, or to video the threat. I cannot stress enough--TAKE COVER. Even if the threat seems like it's not yet arrived, flying debris can cause severe injury or death. Check out these tornado safety tips: Tornado Safety.

I did a search and found this from the Weather Channel's website: Stormwatch which includes coverage of the inland hurricane that hit my area. Just last night on the news I saw "I Survived The Inland Hurricane of 2009" t-shirts.

To check out the 20/20 special online video, click here: 20/20 Special: Blown Away, Twisted Terror.

Get Paid to Play Video Games-Awesome!

2009-08-14T16:24:00.001-07:00

Yes it's true, you REALLY can get paid to play video games.

I'm not talking about as a game tester, where some people do make a decent amount of money to play video games. If you figure out how to get one of those jobs, please let me know :-) Think how cool it would be to get paid to play Madden 2010!

What I AM talking about is the employees at Grinnell Computers. On Friday afternoons, the employees can get paid to play a video game called Combat Arms (by Nexon) while ON THE CLOCK!

Why?
In a quote, Grinnell stated, "It's about bonding." I know what he means be a fan of online game playing with people you know, or the occasional LAN party. It can be a lot of fun.

Employees at Grinnell Computers agree as they tend to shoot their boss whenever possible...online of course.

Electronic Arts (EA Games) has reportedly done the same by letting employees play a particular video game in order to get it out on the market sooner.

It's a WIN-WIN situation!

Get Paid to Wear Tshirts

2009-08-14T04:16:00.000-07:00

Get paid to wear tshirts?

That's what Jason Sadler of IwearYourShirt.com does each day now.

Jason has convinced companies to pay him to wear their tshirt using his body as advertising space.

What's the price?
The day of the year is the amount, so January 1, 2009 was $1 to wear a company tshirt for 1 day. December 31st will be $365 to wear a tshirt for one day.

He not only wears the tshirts, but then blogs about it (hmmm, why didn't I think of that)!

Here's to wishing Jason well in his endeavor! Check out his CNN interview here: Get Paid To Wear Tshirts or you can see how to play games online for money here: Play Games Online For Money.

To Wii, Or Not To Wii...

2009-08-13T17:10:00.000-07:00

...is that the question?

There's no doubt that my family and I LOVE our Nintendo Wii. We waited over a year before purchasing one to save money, and to let those "gotta have it now" shoppers test out all the features in case there were any recalls, defects, etc.

Though the Wii has been out for some time now, there are 2 recalls that are currently a buzz online.

1. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has called for a recall of many of the Rage wireless guitars because of an issue with batteries and the circuit board. Apparently, the board can allow leaks, which could lead to chemical burns of players, which is really more realism than I care for! (see the recall here: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Rage Guitar Recall)

2. For those of you that have purchased the Wii remote charging stations instead of always replacing the batteries like I do, another case of overheating and possibly a burn hazard. (see the recall here: Wii Charger Recall)