Month: January 2010

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Getting Back on Track

In the recent State of the Union address to the nation, President Barack Obama announced that our country is finally on the right track as far as the economic recovery goes. While I am glad to hear that, there are still a lot of people who were hurt by the recession. One such person is a friend of mine named Tom who missed some payments and is now paying the price on his credit report.

I talked with Tom at length and we decided that he should think about using the services of one of the credit repair companies that are available. We went online in order to see what was out there and were satisfied when we discovered a site called repairyourbadcredit.com. It seemed that they had just the answer we were looking for as they could fix my credit, improve credit score, and make life easy again.

Now Tom is back on the right track with his finances and is looking forward to a great year. He will now be able to afford the car he wants to purchase and will have reliable transportation. I am glad that I was able to help Tom get his life back together. I am also glad that there are great companies out there who can help with the job!

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State of the Union

I guess there was no way you could miss it if you had your TV on last night. President Barack Obama gave his first State of the Union speech to the nation. While I listened attentively for any thing new, I heard nothing of the sort. It seemed to me to be the same tired old speech that I have heard every president give. I hope he can do more with his politics than he did with his speech!

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Looking Forward

The cold weather this winter is really getting on my nerves. While it’s true that there are many good things about winter, there also comes a time when I am ready for it to be over. That’s why I have started looking forward to summer, and even more specifically a vacation! Since it’s never too early to start planning a vacation, I was looking at the different Myrtle Beach Accommodations that can be found online. I thought I would get a head start on finding the right place.

One of my passions is playing golf. No matter where I go, proximity to local golf courses is a consideration for me. Lucky for me, I knew that by reserving a suite at a Myrtle Beach Hotel, I would have access to numerous golf courses. I guess my only problem with that will be choosing which course to play!

The whole thing has gotten me excited about this year’s vacation. I am looking forward to a few days on the beach with my family. The kids can’t wait to go either; they know they will have the time of their lives. I also know that by having a Myrtle Beach Accommodation, I will just about be guaranteed a good time. I hope the winter will end soon so that we can go!

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Scorpions

I have always loved music and I have my own favorite bands. That’s why I was saddened to hear that the band called the Scorpions will be ending their careers. The band announced that they will release a final album called “Sting in the Tail” and will make a final tour. I will miss their music. I hope that they will know how much joy they have brought to millions of fans who have enjoyed their music over the years!

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Working for Me

As one of my New Years resolutions was to diversify the ways I make money, I have been looking into different areas where I can make the gains I want. One area I have a special interest in is Stock Trading. Since I have some knowledge about buying and selling, I thought I would put it to use. I am hoping that I will have a good year financially and be able to put away some money for the future.

One thing that I was sure of was that I would need to be able to do this from home. I don’t always have a lot of time and being able to do this at my leisure was an important factor. That’s why I took advantage of Online Trading as a way to meet my goals. I can make my trades for a low cost no matter what time it is.

The most productive area I have been able to source is my IRA Accounts. I have been able to make good use of them by putting the money into areas where it works for me. I want to be able to ensure that I can provide for my family financially in case I am no longer around. By providing for the future I feel I am doing just that. I encourage everyone to find the opportunities that are open to you!

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Password 123

An interesting article came across my desk today about how many people use the same passwords. The passwords they are using are too simple and can easily be hacked by those who would do us harm. The worst password you can have is “12345”. Another bad one is “123456”. It seems that hackers target common passwords and try them at random until they find the right one.

You can protect yourself by using passwords that are difficult to guess. Mix up your letters and numbers at random and use upper and lower case letters. Do not use your pets name or zip code!! Good luck out there and change your password today!!

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Free Help

I got a phone call from one of my cousins the other day and we had a great conversation. He told me all about how his daughter had recently entered college and about the progress she was making. It turns out that she is struggling in a few areas and needs Physics help. He asked me if I had any ideas and I told him that he should consider getting her a tutor.

My cousin stated that she didn’t have a lot of time to set up a meeting with someone and that it would be inconvenient. Transportation would be a problem for her and she didn’t have a lot of money to spare either. That’s when I told him about tutorvista.com that offered help in a number of areas. They provide services for Chemistry help as well as Science help. She would be able to take advantage of them all.

I thought that this would be a good option for her. Everything can be done online in the time you have available. The service is not that expensive and it’s very reliable. They have experts in many fields and you can try it for free with a free demo. My cousin was glad to her the news and he passed this on to his daughter. I am sure that with a little help, she will be getting good grades in no time!

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Recall

There is news on the automakers front that has become a disturbing trend. The giant automaker Toyota has recalled more than 2.3 million vehicles because of a problem with gas pedals that can become stuck. While in itself that is not so bad, the problem is that it comes right after a recall months ago with the same problem.

Toyota has been known for their reliability in safety matters over the years. This issue now brings doubt to their claims of being dependable. I hope they will soon find an answer to these problems and once again regain the trust of their customers!

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A nice hot bath!

One commodity that I usually run short of is time. It seems that there is never enough of it in a day to do everything I want to do. That’s why I am always looking for ways to save time whenever possible. One great way to save time is by using the internet. One example is a site called local.com. They have useful features that I often use like the local yellowpages. It comes in handy when I need a phone number.

Another feature I am constantly taking advantage of is the local search. I can find hundreds of businesses that have the things I want to buy. This reduces the time I spend driving around town hoping to find the right store with the product I need. That saves me a lot of gas and lets me use my time more effectively.

One trait that I and my family share is our love of eating out. We do get tired of going to the same old places and like to search out new places to eat. That’s when the local restaurants feature comes in handy. We have found many great places to eat that we didn’t even know were around. That has worked out very well. I guess I’ll finish this article up as I need to save some time for a nice hot bath!

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Military Bases

I was a little concerned when I read today that most of the nations military bases will be forced to cut back on the services that they normally supplied. Due to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the military is looking for ways to cut back on their budgets. Military bases are a prime target as they are not directly related to the war effort.

Some of the services that will be reduced include trash pickup and lawn maintenance. They are also looking into other services to cut as the need to reduce spending hits home. I hope that some other ways are found to stretch the budget while continuing to provide the much needed services that our soldiers need!