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Friday, July 13, 2007

Evening Events

Last night's rain was the weirdest thing. We could look out the west windows of our sunroom and see the rain pouring down. When we looked out the north windows, it wasn't raining at all! It was so strange looking.

Elsie killed a baby bunny last night. I think she tries to play with them but she is rough. Her jaws are very strong. When she plays with me I can feel the strength as she tries to bend my finger while playing. The poor bunny went into spasms and started doing backflips across the yard. I had never seen such a thing. Unfortunately it died. It was an eerie feeling to watch something breath it's last breath. The poor thing.

I think I backed up my database on my own domain blog. I don't know how to tell if it worked. I'll probably be searching all day to find information. Ugh. If anyone uses iPower as their host and has their domain there AND would be willing to help me, I sure would appreciate some help.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Directory for Florida Real Estate

All the snowbirds have arrived back home from their winter down south. I've been hearing some real horror stories about the places they stayed. I don't know why they don't buy something affordable instead of renting. They should check the Florida Real Estate Directory and find a place they can call their own. The directory is free and contains over 20 areas to check out. It is such an easy site to use. Our favorite area in Florida is Fort Myers. I clicked on Fort Myers and it listed so many real estate companies that want me to use them to find a place to buy in Florida. It was fun to check out my dream place on the water.
This press release gives more information about real estate businesses in the Florida area.

Press Release:

Florida Realtors, mortgage lenders, builders, brokers and other real estate professionals now have a new way to promote their website at no charge.

FloridaForSale.Com offers statewide web links to businesses in the real estate industry Basic posting with a reciprocal web link is free of charge. Upgraded listings are available at a nominal charge.

To add a website, simply visit FloridaForSale.Com and browse to the appropriate category. Then click on the “Add Url” link at the top of the page to add a website to the directory.

FloridaForSale.Com is the latest website offered by USA4SALE Networks, Inc. The Florida-based web publisher operates several classified sites in central Florida, including Tampa4sale.com, Orlando4sale.com and Gainesville4sale.com. Ocala4sale.com, launched in 1998, is ranked among the nation’s Top Ten classified sites by Ranking.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Michael Warren, Publisher
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Phone: 800-528-1170
Fax: 352-629-1767

Online Media Kit:
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Different Cultures

I have always been interested in different cultures. I find that the different foods are fabulous. The deep rich flavor of the sauces is so different than anything I can come up with in my kitchen. I suppose I don't know how to use just the right amount of curry or marjoram that I suspect is in the oriental dishes I have tried.

Another part of different cultures that I like to explore is the writing of different languages. This is my name in Arabic. I think it is beautiful

The traditional dress of other countries is something to see. While many countries have adopted the western way of dressing, many citizens prefer their cultural way of dress. Sarois, sp? and sarongs are fashioned out of the most exquisite fabric you can imagine. I can't imagine picking from the brocades available in most foreign countries. Our cottons don't hold a candle to what is available.

Content Management System

In order to produce the best from your business, it is important to have the best CMS, Content Management System. Light content management system includes software for managing computer files, image media, audio files, electronic documents and web content for an online site. It is useful for the non business owner as well as the web designer in setting up a blogs where you can add images, photos, and articles. It is even possible to install podcasts. This software allows you to build websites that are easy to maintain. There are no set up fees for this program unless you choose to have Light do the work for you. Even then, their fee is amazingly, reasonable. Watch their video and see if this isn't the best CMS!

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Earning While Blogging

I have found a great way to earn some extra money! I love to write on my blog and whenever I find great new things that I like, I want to let my readers know about them. If I find a bit of news that is interesting, I want to share it. Advertisers are trying to find ways to get the news out about their products. Blogvertise has joined with advertisers to pay bloggers for telling about their products and services! I am affiliated with Blogvertise and hope to begin getting paid to talk about stuff!

Baby Mammoth Discovered

Wow! Did you see on the news where a baby mammoth's corpse was found? That is so cool. It was preserved in the Russian permafrost. The picture is awesome. It looks the same as the day it laid down to die. This awesome discovery gives researchers their best chance yet to build a genetic map of a species extinct since the Ice Age.

Looking at Boston

I love the east coast. When we visited New Jersey, we discovered a beautiful coastline that was much different than the ones we were used to. I would love to return for another visit. I would like to visit Boston. There is so much history to explore there. I didn't realize how much I enjoyed the history of our country until we traveled through Gettysburg. It was amazing.

Boston has over 1000 points of interests! I'm sure this is why the population of Boston is exploding. Boston Condos are available in many types of developments. If I were to locate to the Boston area I would want an expert to guide me as to where to look for the best area in which to live. Bostoncondogroup.com has created the definitive condo resource for buyers searching the Boston real estate market. They can take your personal information such as the amount you can afford and the type of condo you need, and narrow the search. They are the experts I would trust.

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Arms Not Long Enough

I totally expected to come out of the optometrist's office today $600 poorer. I need reading glasses. Mom met me at the office so she could help me pick them out. The doc said I'm an excellent candidate for CK vision inhancement. Anyone have any information on it? Let me know what you think.

Great News Site


I spend so much time at my job that I feel like I am behind on what is happening in the world. Owning your own business has many advantages. I can do my laundry while waiting for a customer to walk into our store. I can pick and choose the products we sell. On the downside, I am always working. In the evening, I work on price lists and updates. I make fewer mistakes when the phone isn't interrupting me. I rarely watch the national news to know what is going on from day to day.

I was wondering about the war in Iraq and went to a great personalized news website. It is called Thoof.com. The unique thing about Thoof.com as compared to other newsites is a sophisticated algorithm. As I read and search for things that interest me, Thoof.com discovers my interests and tailors the stories to my individual tastes. Every Thoof reader will see a personalized page with stories he or she will find interesting. All that you, as a reader, have to do is simply read what you like, and Thoof takes care of the rest! Isn't that amazing?

When I searched about the Iraq war, I came across an interesting article that told of how Colin Powell tried to talk President Bush out of becoming involved in the war. It was so interesting. The language was down to earth so I felt like I was reading a story that wasn't over my head in knowledge.

This site will be one to save in your favorites.

Ticks

Hubby goes fishing in southern Indiana at least once a year and more if possible. The lakes there are old coal strip mines. They have been reclaimed and are wonderful fishing spots. They contain lots of bass and what hubby fishes for, bluegill.

The area is very grassy and apparently is full of ticks. A good friend and fishing buddy of hubby's got bit by a tick and spent a week in the hospital.

Does anyone know if there is a repellent for ticks?

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Design Your Own Card

PAYjr Visa is the newest and most effective way to teach your teens how to manage their money. This new card is reloadable. The coolest feature is that teens can upload images and design their own PAYjr Visa Buxx card. Financial education just became cool!

Along with this great card is the launch of an exciting competition. People can
upload their own card designs to compete with others. The top designs will be available for people to vote on. The winner will win a new Apple Macbook and other prizes. Wow!
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A New Puppy

There is going to be a new addition to our family. My sister and her family are getting a Puggle. That is a cross between a Pug and a Beagle. They are trying to think of a name for their new little girl. Check out this adorable baby!

Harry Potter

Should we just give up on something we love? Fans have taken to signing petitions to urge J.K. Rowlings, the author of the Harry Potter books, to continue writing the popular books. She admitted she could "never say never" to more books. The "Save Harry!" petition calls on Rowling to reverse her decision to end the bestselling series with the seventh and final installment, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Hopefully, their endeavors will persuade her to continue the story. I love the Harry Potter books.

Monday, July 9, 2007

Changing Things In Your Home

In our business, people always ask me for ideas. I try to stay current with the latest styles by attending seminars and clinics. I also read a ton of decorating magazines. I started a photo album that holds pictures of ideas. Home Remodeling is not a simple thing. A lot of planning should go into a project. I recommend that people not fall for the latest fashion trend but try to find what suits them and their lifestyle. The latest color now might be the color you detest five years from now. If you don't mind the mess of remodeling when you tire of your wild fuschia wallpaper, be as trendy as you care to be. Every individual has different tastes.

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Pecans

Last night, we attended a dinner that was a going away party for some friends. They are moving to Oklahoma. Howard spoke a bit and told us some fun things about Oklahoma. I didn't know that the state was a big producer of pecans. He told how most of the pecan trees in the area produced a pecan that is not what we eat today. As a young boy, he remembers peddlers going through the area. These peddlers were grafting another species of pecans. The graft made the new pecan produced a nut with a paper type wrapping around it. That made the shell easier to open and the nut was delicious. Cool!

Personals for Large People

It is a sad but true scenario. Many wonderful people spend their time alone because they have an appearance that makes them "seem" undesirable. The problem is their weight. Once people get past the weight, they find a wonderful person. Some people are attracted to heavier people. To get to the point where people can meet and weight isn't an issue is the goal of BBWRomance.com. Large people are finding romance through bbw dating.

If a plus sized person wants to bypass the stigma associated with weight they might like a dating site that was specifically set up for large people. Their bbw personals list people of various ages and of both sexes. Participants can list hobbies and other things that can help someone see things that interest them. Giving attributes of their personalities gives someone who is seeking, the chance to get to meet them. Then, let the romance bloom!

Adopt An Iraqi Child

I just watched a story on the national news. It was about a soldier who adopted an Iraqi orphan. I'm sure that our soldiers see many sad things from the war. This guy is doing something to help. That child will have a better life because of him. War is sad. Some try to make some good come out of it.

Sunday, July 8, 2007

Filter Guide

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Beatrix Potter

We watched a nice movie last night. It was Miss Potter. I had no idea what it was about when we rented it. It was the story of Beatrix Potter. The children's book author and illustrator. It was a nice story and interesting how the stories she wrote seemed to come to her.