Month: August 2009

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Security is good

Even though the economy seems to be getting a little bit better, these are still tough times for many people. I was discussing the situation with some co-workers when someone suggested that I look into ways to make my IRA pay off in a more substantial way. I was interested in what he had to say and so I asked him for more information. He told me why I should put some money in a gold 401k.

It turns out that gold keeps its value especially when times are hard. When bad things happen in the world, such as wars or economic slumps, gold usually goes up in value. He told me about a website that can help you learn how to put gold in an IRA. I thought that it would be a lot of trouble to do so, but it turns out that it’s easier than you think. Just go to this site for information about a gold IRA transfer.

Since I am interested in making sure my financial situation is always secure, I checked out the site and became convinced that it would be prudent to make the switch. I found out how to put gold in my IRA and feel the better for it. I think that I have made a wise investment 401k gold. I think that everyone should take a few minutes and check out this site for yourselves. It may be the best thing you ever did!

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Kennedy

I am sure that by now everyone has heard about the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy. The famous Senator has served his country for countless years and deserves the respect that he earned for his trouble. Members of both sides of the isle commend his efforts to improve the lot of the common man.

I wanted to take a moment in remembrance of this American hero. I hope that all will agree that he was a special person and deserves all the respect due to him. I say a final farewell to this great man and hope his legacy will live on.

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Barn Doors

With the hot summer approaching, we are ready to turn the air-conditioner on. I always try to wait as long as I can before doing so, as you know how expensive it can be. I explained to the kids that they must use common sense and make sure to close the doors and windows so we don’t end up air-conditioning the whole world!

As it happened, I was the first to break the rules I had just laid down. When taking out the trash the other day, I left the door open behind me as I was just going to be a second. The problem was that I got distracted and was delayed in coming back. When I did, the kids were waiting for me and they all gave me a lecture about leaving doors open. I guess I deserved it.

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What to do

Since so many people are concerned about the economy these days, it’s hard to know what to do with your money. I was wondering what steps I could take in order to ensure that my investments were safe. I started looking into gold as a way to diversify and grow the money I have. I started looking for information on how to put gold in an IRA. I was glad when I found a site called goldcoinsgain.com that had the lowdown on 401k gold.

I was surprised to find that gold is one of the best investments you can have. Its value always seems to go up in uncertain times. When bad things happen, it goes up even more. Since the economy is bad, gold is good. I decided that I needed to find out how to put gold in my IRA. It turns out that I can simply do what’s called a gold IRA transfer that is easy to do.

I always try to ensure that my family will be provided for in case anything happens to me. By building an economic plan based on a gold 401k, I feel certain that I am on a solid financial footing. It’s also good to know that I am making a wise decision by placing my money in a material that has timeless value.

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Our piano

One thing that has become of interest around our house is our old piano. My father played the piano for years in a band and it’s been around for as long as I can remember. I never learned to play myself as I am a little tone deaf. The piano has sat in the spare room for years along with a large stack of piano sheet music and no one has taken advantage of it; that is until now. My son decided he wanted to learn to play.

When he first started, I thought that he would tire of it and quit after a few weeks. To my surprise, he kept up with his lessons and has progressed very well. The problem was that he soon ran out of piano sheet music to play. We were lucky to find a cool site called yokewong.net that had a selection of music to choose from. Now he is playing every day and is thinking of joining a band.

For myself, I am glad to hear the old piano singing out again. Many of my early memories include the piano in some way and I like to hear it played. I am sure that my father would be happy to know that his grandson has taken up the family tradition and all is well.

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Enlightening the World

I wanted to take a minute to thank the people of France for giving us a wonderful present, The Statue of Liberty. This giant statue clad in copper stands as a symbol of the friendship between our two countries. Dedicated on October 28, 1886, it marks the centennial signing of the Declaration of Independence. Standing at 305 ft tall, the statue welcomes millions to our country. Thanks to the people of France!

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New ideas

One of the best things about working in a large office is that people are always coming up with great new ideas. I would like to speak about one of them. Our bulletin board is always full. The problem is that it looks cluttered and it’s time consuming to read each individual page on it. Some of the notices are vary outdated and were never taken down. The whole thing is a mess.

Somebody heard about a new idea called the Dry Erase Calendar. We all really like it so far. Basically, it’s a large wall calendar that you can mark on with dry erase markers. They can be decorated in almost any style you wish and are pleasing to the eye. Now that we have installed our own Dry Erase Calendar in our office, our notices have become a lot more usable. The mess has been cleared and it’s easy to see when important dates are coming.

Since this idea worked so well in our office, I thought that I might try it at home. I was surprised to find that they make a Dry Erase Calendar for kids. I purchased one for my son’s room and he really likes it. He likes to draw on it as well as outline his homework assignments. I’m glad to have found out about another good idea.

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Music and fun

There are several things my family likes to do. We all enjoy listening to music and we love to travel as well. Whenever possible, we like to put the two together for a great time. It’s not as hard to do as you might think. I know a few tricks that can help make it easier to plan out a trip. There is a site called acheapseat.com that enables you to find tickets all over the country for a variety of events.

Recently, we packed up our things and headed for Ohio to visit my sister. Since we were in the area, we thought we might as well see a concert while we were there. I managed to find Blossom Music Center Tickets for a major rock show that would be held during our stay. We had to take two vehicles for us all to fit in, but it was worth it all as we had a blast.

Another example of this is when we were in Pittsburg. This time was a little different as we went to a hockey game. I was able to obtain Mellon Arena Tickets and put them on my office account. The best part was that we were right down by the glass so we saw all the action. That was a great time.

On our latest trip, we all packed into the car and headed to Florida. I wanted to take my son to a ballgame, so I found some LandShark Stadium Tickets and got a ticket for both of us. We enjoyed the game and almost caught a foul ball. All in all, we always have a great time when we are traveling. It’s good to take advantage of the local events while your there. After all, fun is where you find it.

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All that stuff!

One thing we have a lot of is knick knacks. You know the things that we put on our shelves and seem to accumulate over the years. We have many kinds of things including but not limited too; candles, snow globes, figurines, rubrics cube, vases, and more! All these things are reminders of some place we visited or are gifts that we have received.

The bad part is that they are beginning to get in the way as we have too many to handle. I think I’ll pack some into boxes and out them in storage. The next bad thing is that it will only leave room for more! I’m sure that were going to need more shelves!

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Where to get it

Since we do so much of our shopping online, we have found a few sites that we return to time after time. One of these sites is called zappos.com and it’s one of our favorites. We like to take advantage of their great prices and free shipping. I am also impressed by their 365 day return policy. All in all, it’s a good deal.

Whenever my wife gets on the site, she always finds something she wants. The other day she bought two pairs of Skirts that she just had to have. She always has to have something. The kids have been known to shop there too. My daughter found some Pajamas that she wanted and I got those for her. When my son found out that his sister got something, he didn’t want to be left out.

My son likes to shop online as he doesn’t like to go to the mall. I don’t blame him for that so I usually will but him whatever he wants online. He selected a pair of Pants that he liked and that was ok with me. The only thing left to do now is to find something for myself. Since everyone has made a selection, I might as well get something too.