Crystal Clear

Here Today...Gone to Maui

Well not quite yet... but  I always loved that little saying... For those of you looking for information and links regarding Maui condo rentals, head on over. My next getaway with or without the boys to Maui will definitely start with a visit to Hawaiian beach rentals.
On a side  note, my cousin Jennifer, her son Jordan, and her new beau are headed over here to Hawaii this summer and I am sending them the link too. If you can't wait to hear their review of the site just take a look at the pictures and the rates of Maui condo rentals provided on the site. There is a whole range of options....Crystal Clear sure to please everyone no matter their budget!

UK Mobile Phones

As I mentioned a few posts back, the marketplace for mobile phones and plans is highly competitive. Fortunately for UK mobile phone users there is Mobile360.

The site has an amazing ability to compare deals amongst all the leading UK mobile phone retailers. They also have some fantastic deals which I am not quite certain we have available here in the USA such as 12 month free line rental deals. All in all they are a one stop shop for the needs of UK mobile phone users wanting to buy online and who are Crystal Clear they want the absolute cheapest deals on all the latest mobile phones.

Free Cell Phones with New Cell Phone Plans - Compare Wireless Carriers and Phones - Verizon Wireless, Cingular, T-Mobile, Sprint, Nextel, Alltel & more

Sooner or later you are probably going to need to compare Wireless carriers and phones. The constant changing of the marketplace with regards to not only phones but plans for differing levels of usage leaves many people just staying with their carrier at the end of their contract term. What a shame.
    With the changes a few years back which means you can take your cell phone number with you and sites such as Wirefly that provide  the awesome ability to compare everyone including Verizon, Cingular, T-Mobile, Sprint, Nextel and Altell, go ahead and look forward to shopping for your new FREE phone with a plan. Crystal Clear there is nothing to lose as they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Lend Me a Loan

Nah just joshing. Remember that from Strunk & White as a way to remember the difference between lend and loans?

You don't loan a book and you don't loan a lend. You lend a book as well as  personal loans or secured loans .  If you are a UK resident or know someone who is, check out the links. There you will not be surprised to find an online guide for personal loans.

The site is loaded as would be expected with a great deal of information about the different types of loans and the caveats you would be well advised to heed. And hey- don't consider my post a loan...consider it a gift... After all I am such a giver!

Posties Carnival

So what a  brilliant idea! Wish I had thought of it... but hey at least I can participate! The scope and breadth of Pay Per Post is truly growing. Although there are some frustrating elements such as being limited to only 2 posts per blog per day... and the number of higher paying opportunities isn't fantastic... Let's be serious... it keeps me blogging! I have unfortunately taken to writing more personal information, thoughts, and feelings elsewhere...why unfortunately??? Well there was something in the beginning of blogging and being "discovered" on Blog Explosion that was really valdiating and fun and creative. I felt free to say and write what I felt and thought and believed.

Now being in Hawaii ,an extremely small rock, ... and knowing my family knows of my blog... well it is definitely stifling... There are things about things in Hawaii that I know about and observe that need blogging and talking about... Not necessarily bad, just was good to have a space to vent and write about stuff. However, I am not willing to be that voice now when I have  a life here and need to work and live... Nope. I miss it but then again... making some money is very very fun and justifies writing doesn't it? So  things  I feel safe about will be blogged about.. Things a bit more risky ...well  let's say I have learned my lesson and you can know the deets in  private email! 

Show Me the HP Camera & Printer!

So my closest friends over at PPP </suck up> are teasing all of us posties with the awesome new 6 megapixel digital cameras and photo printers from their dear friends at HP they have to give away to posties with the best sob stories.  I am supposed to tell them why I want a new digital camera and photo printer and I could be next!

Although Ted and his dedicated Postie Squad love the crazy stuff, I am going to go for the reality of this situation. I not only want an awesome HP 6 megapixel digital camera, I NEED one. Here is how I see it and how it all links in with my undying appreciation and dedication to PPP and the difference they are making in my life and the lives of my sons.

My pay per post income is being used to supplement my PT job and to help pay for Bryceton's braces. He now has the spacer thing-a-ma-jig in his gorgeous little mouth and so if I receive the awesome 6 megapixel digital camera from HP:

• I will be able to take a picture of the braces that my work with PayPerPost is helping pay for!
  • posting pics of the spacer will serve to increase Bryceton's self-esteem and he will adore getting comments from readers
    • I mean come on... help a young boy's self-esteem!

Ok let's also look at the reality which is I live in Hawaii. I live in Hawaii and it is January and winter  weather for many readers and for Ted and the Postie Squad.

• They could use this as an excuse should they or HP wanna come on over to the Islands to hand me my new camera (Did I mention it is 6 megapixel?) I'll buy the first round of Mai Tais and provide all the sunscreen they may need
• And thereafter I will have the awesome camera to take and post pics of HAWAII!!!

Also the sad reality is, I have somehow misplaced/lost my regular puny 3 megapixel digital camera since our move around Halloween. I have borrowed my parent's camera and they are being patient but their camera is for snapshots...not for capturing the beauty of Hawaii and the beauty I see in my wonderful and handsome sons. I need this 6 megapixel camera and I need it badly... And you know you want me to have it...So whaddaya think? Good enough post to get the HP 6 megapixel digital camera?
This post was proudly and gratefully brought to you by HP.

Credit Scores: 90 days=200 points

You have heard about it and may have wondered about it. I know I have had some curiousity about it and now I get "it"...Others in need can  raise  credit score up to 200 pts in as little as 30 days..by renting your perfect payment history!

My posts about mortgages and payday loans and credit cards always seem to generate a great many comments or rather emails to me personally. This ought to be interesting for me to hear your responses and experiences with credit investor programs such as Seasoned Trade Lines.

Basically it appears to be both a successful and legal program that allows clients to legally and ethically add up to 200 points to credit score in 90 days or less, by becoming an authorized user on established credit card accounts. According to their site, Seasoned Trade Lines   has hundreds of satisfied clients and has been in business for 2 1/2 years.

This technique normally referred to as "piggybacking" has been used by top mortgage pro's for years to raise their clients' scores as much as 200 points in as little as 2 weeks.The program is completely FREE for individuals and business owners with a minimum verifiable perfect payment history of 2 years on any revolving lines of credit (e.g. credit cards, jewelry cards, store cards, etc.) who would like the opportunity to earn a comfortable extra income by simply giving others the opportunity to become an authorized user on established credit card accounts.

A win/win? No obligation to check out piggybacking your excellent credit and definitely an interesting concept.

GrungeOgre.com

James Allison's GrungeOgre.com touts itself as "Grumpy musings about life, dreams, work, movies, TV, art, etc" and let's us know right up front we don't need to be rude because that's his job! Me thinks he is great at more than grumbling and actually presents some great informative and entertaining musings of life.

Lucky for us he doesn't stop there and has categorized his musings intoart, dreams, food,  tv, film, gadgets, and  etc if it doesn't qutie fit anyplace else. If you want to share in the grumbling you will need to sign up. No need to grumble though because it is simple, easy and best of all free! 

Viva Las Vegas

You may or may not know this or even care a hoot, but Las Vegas is one of the top destinations for Hawaii residents. It makes absolute sense if you think about it because the flights are always reasonable and the accommodations are available for all price ranges. And if they are hooking up with relatives or friends on the mainland, the same holds true for their friends and family. In fact, which was and is a bit strange to me, there are people who live here and have lived here their entire lives who actually dream of retiring to a Las Vegas home. For them Las Vegas real estate is an absolute steal of a deal. The amount of space a person can afford in Las Vegas as compared to Hawaii is almost beyond comprehension unless you see the places here that have five to seven or even more people crammed into them. Additionally, there are people who strangely enough enjoy the dry heat and find the desert preferable to paradise. For those individuals and families who choose to relocate now or in the future, they know their “Ohana” will always come for a visit or stay. For them a site such as Million Saver  which offers a large inventory of Las Vegas homes should be bookmarked. For you, I’d say retire in Hawaii…but of course, it takes all kinds to make this wonderful world go round and you too may find Las Vegas real estate is just your style. You definitely will find a great bargain.

Hotel Reservations

The following is a proudly and gratefully  presented  review sponsored by Hotel Reservations.com.

As the Internet has grown, the number of travel sites and travel-related sites has grown with it. However, the plethora of travel sites does not always mean high quality or easy to use sites.  Searching and comparing different discounts and availabilities can be frustrating and time-consuming. Fortunately indeed there are sites such as  Hotel Reservations  helping both the Internet newbie and Internet savvy as well as  infrequent and frequent traveler alike.

The site is well designed and easy to use. For those of my friends and family who are not comfortable  with booking their air travel,hotels, or vacation packages on the Internet, there is the option to call in 24/7 to speak to a highly knowledgeable and helpful agent who will take care of all your needs with speed and professinalism. Amazingly enough they also offer a worldwide phone number which  is valid in UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Portugal, Switzerland, and Australia.

The thoroughness of this site means this will always be a one stop shop for you no matter your travel need.  They offer everything from hotels and motels to the creme de la creme of luxury resorts around the globe. As the use of vacation rentals as another option has continued to increase in recent years, the site includes those as well. Including car rentals just further proves my point. Whether you know you are headed to Grandma's in Topeka or looking for a place for a great winter getaway, one stop means one stop! 

The site's pricing and rates reflect you have countless options on the Internet,the intense competition for your travel reservation dollars, and their sincere desire for your continued patronage for all of your current and future travel needs. Hotel Reservations truly stands out with their awesome discounts on world wide destinations and dedication to make certain you book with them every time you need to or want to travel.

Beach Wedding Invitations

As you can imagine, Hawaii is frequently chosen as a destination for weddings and for the renewal of vows.Weddings in Hawaii and other tropical destinations often opt for Tropical themed invitations. This especially makes sense when you think about how guests for such an important occassion need to come from all around the globe. Many people are excited and much more likely to come to a tropical destination than say the rust belt in the dead of winter.

Recognizing this trend and opportunity, brides and grooms are able to begin their theme and encourage excitement by selecting beach themed wedding invitations. The Beach Wedding Invitations site is a one stop site when it comes to having a lovely selection of invitations.
 

So whether your wedding event is happening by the beach in Hawaii or you are having a tropical theme, beach themed invitations can mix simplicity with an island feel. You will be making memories from the time the invitation is opened.

 

Content Rich for Those a bit Lacking the Green

I have blogged several times before about credit cards and these posts always seem to bring several interesting comment and personal emails to me. I always am quick to reply I think there is a place and a need for credit cards and even more so there is a need for information about them. This site provides both information and links.
Althought the site has a .uk in its name, don't let that stop you from clicking.

The site does a great job of taking on different aspects of credit cards and that nasty ol' credit card debt people love to hate and yet find themselves entertaining at this time of the year. For example, this article on how to manage department store credit card debt is worth noting and has tip top advice to use when you go to use that credit card to purchase those last minute gifts.  So if you don't read it now, please come back and review it in January 2007 when those last minute purchases come to you on your statement.

No matter your personal understanding or use of credit cards, this site is a well worthwhile stop. There is, as I have written here and in many emails to many readers, a time and a place for credit cards. Credit cards can absolutely spell trouble and disaster if they are used to live beyond one's means. However, I continue to believe there is a need for them and they can be a blessing. It is the abuse of them and not letting them work for YOU that can spell anxiety, stress, and disaster. This site is a reminder for those on all fronts that they need not be evil.

I am Such a Giver

Yep..with a capital "G" here or rather would it be "C" for Christmas or "H" for Holiday for those looking to be extra careful and politically correct? So we are down to DAYS until the big fat jolly man makes his yearly appearance. To help you out, back to my title here, I have to share with YOU my few but highly appreciated readers, a great and plentiful site of Coupons!

This place like the others I have shared with you are updated on a daily basis with numerous offers .Unlike some of the others,  the site's layout is really  simple and you can quickly locate coupons so you can then sit back and ponder how far you and I have come from the meaning of Christmas.
Have no fear though, because once you realize how sweet your little one's smile is going to be when they open something from  Lillian Vernon you will be patting yourself on the back. Don't stop there though because Tiger Direct  will also have something either for YOU or that other really hard to please recipient as well. Don't let your mom tell you spending time on the Internet is useless... we know differently, don't we?

Not Nice

Writing pay per posts is a mixed bag and a changing environment as I was just reminded. With Christmas (yes we celebrate the birth of Christ although we are not Christians) preparations, life and the real job taking more time over the past week or so, I have not been blogging as I need to or like. So this morning I log on to discover that Pay Per Post which I have raved about as a great opportunity and experience have lowered the number of opportunities you can post to 2 a day. One of their competitors had earlier changed their requirements to necessitate 2 regular posts between paid posts. So as you can see, things are changing on this scene. Fortunately I have both Crystal Clear and Crystal Clear Reads submitted so I can post a total of 4 opportunities if I find them worthwhile and interesting. Unfortunately I have a feeling there are more restrictions and limitations just around the proverbial corner...

LifeSize for the Organization's Stocking!

I remember the first time I participated in a Video Conference. That time and many other times, my experience reminded me of what it was like watching the astronauts on the moon and everyone else back on earth. Althought it was an amazing and impressive situation, there certainly were some technical and oddities to it. Sometimes things went off without a hitch and other times it was terribly frustrating.

As I now have two people I am supervising through webcam/videoconferencing, I am excited and will continue to watch developments such as those found at LifeSize. The demonstration is awe-inspiring and I look forward to using this type of quality on the homefront and  would definitely suggest  organizations take a close look at the high quality equipment and top notch service.

Thriftiness is the Key

A number of my posts about credit cards have generated a number of emails to me personally. Crystal Clear there is a tremendous amount of information as well as misinformation out on the Internet. No matter my personal feelings or my readers experience, I believe sites such as The Thrifty Scot provide a good deal of information and resources on the most important areas of financial interest.

The site makes a very relevant point regarding loans.Virtually no one reading this blog will make it through life without having the need to borrow money and yet very few make the necessary effort to borrow sensibly.

Although the site is geared towards those in the UK and has the ability to apply right there on the site for remortgages, the information provided is nonetheless interesting and relevant.

Since most people use savings and bank accounts it provides a chart of useful rates and figures. While there is also a chart, rates, and information regarding home insurance, don't miss the interesting articles on insurance in general.

All in all a very thorough site with a plethora of useful information.

Timeless Engagment Rings

When it comes to items of meaning and beauty, there are few things  meeting the criteria as easily as diamond engagement rings. While some people may focus on the setting to be used, others may ruminate about the diamond to be worn for a lifetime. Both types of individuals may come together in the overachiever worrier...The anxiety is easily avoided these days with the Internet at your fingertips.

Truth be known, there are diamond engagement rings that can come straight from your heart and own design vision. As a couple, designing diamond engagement rings together can help you both play with the idea of engagment and marriage before you make any moves, wise or impulsive...

Nutrition Nutrition Nutrition

We all know the old adage about real estate. Well Crystal Clear when it comes to good health, it is nutrition that is the key. Anytime I can pass a suggestion or reminder along, it is for myself as well as you! One such place to check out is N101 Nutrition.

Both before and after your purchases be certain to check out their health note ipndexes. You will find information ranging from health conditions to medical interactions to recipes. The personal care section has some yummy stuff for babies as well as things to pamper yourself. If you have too many late night evenings you can find a dark circle eye serum. Making sure not to leave anyone out in the cold, N101 offers products for your pet as well.

Clearly their wide variety of nutritional supplements, herbs and natural beauty products is well thought out and thorough. With low pricing and free shipping on many items, it really is a one-stop shop for the best brands in natural skin care, beauty, vitamins, supplements and sports nutrition. If you are out there running around in the holiday hustle and bustle... make sure you are healthy!

Too X-Treme For You?

I really think you'd have to look long and hard to find a single soul who would not want and appreciate and smother you with hugs and kisses for receiving an X-Treme Scooters as a gift this Holiday season.   

This site has an amazing selection and how can you possibly beat the FREE shipping on so many of their adorable extreme scooters ? I personally am drawn to and would want a RED one... a bright shiny RED one... yes the extras and power and all that other important stuff like warranties and comfort are to be considered... but please, give me a bright shiny RED one like the X-Treme X-560 not that the X-Treme X-360 is not adorable and desirable ...cause of course it truly is...but RED.. that is the ticket for me!

Pushing It with Emoze

On the one hand I am very surprised it has taken as long as it has for a REAL ‘push’ email service such as emoze 1.30  ( which can be found and downloaded for free at www.emoze.com and set up quickly and simply) For the past few years, this type of service has been available mainly in a very costly package and mostly restricted to a specific hardware and software platforms such as the Blackberry. Basically for the technically clueless such as myself, what this emoze  does is automatically push your emails and Personal Information Manager (PIM) data such as contacts and diary scheduling to your phone a soon as it is sent to you without you having to pro-actively connect to a service every time you want to send or receive your emails or PIM data.  An email account and a compatible device are all that is needed! If you know how to use email this will be just as easy. Current release works with all Microsoft PocketPC.

Quite soon emoze 1.2 will cover the vast majority of Smart-Phones and Symbian devices such as Nokia S60 and S70. Emoze technology is particularly focused around personal and corporate privacy, providing one of the best security solutions available for mobile email. You can feel safe using emoze as they don't gather or send information from your PC or in-box. Type freely as there are no cookies, no spywares and no duplication of user data on emoze servers.

So as I said on the one hand I am surprised it has taken as long as it has for this, on the other hand, I will be curious to see what the ripples will be as this new ability to always be “in the loop” spreads. Or will the first wave have been the main adapters? When I purchased my most recent phone, I was surprised to know the younger teens and adults are the ones just blowing through hundreds  of IMs.. I just don’t quite get the  appeal other than it would be useful to do in class instead of passing notes? So will there be more adapters of this? Definitely exciting times ahead.

Yet on my third hand... I know some of the people I work with seem to ooh and ahh when I input my appointments into my phone. Definitely worth a look see for the second round of early adapters.

Ever See...

a grown man try to pretend he can transform himself into a catfish?

And actually succeed in some very strange and yet disturbingh way? Definitely took some magic with the video equipment and I wouldn't want to view this if I was using any type of illegal substance... but those crazy kids over at PayPerPost seem to have found yet another way of taking up space on my blog and paying me some cash for it. Oh and I am smiling all the way to my paypal account about it!

Coming Up Short at Holidays?

Any time of year, creative individuals find cash advances are one way to make ends meet in a crunch. However this time of year during the holiday season can find many people short of cash and with limited resources when they are trying to buy presents and cover their normal everyday expenses. Many families and individuals find Payday Loans to be an efficient and secure way to make ends meet without having to hit up friends or family.

Word of mouth and word of blog can help you find a site where you can receive  payday loans and cash advances both quickly and securely at competitive rates. The holidays are a stressful time yet financial means to create those memories are available.

Crystal Clear, Really is a Small World

The benefits of the Internet in virtually all businesses is Crystal Clear. One I hadn't recently considered is regarding the market of  Overseas Properties. For investors and expats looking abroad for their next home or investment , it can take a great deal of searching on engines to find apartments to buy abroad and houses to buy abroad.

Whether you are a consumer or an agent, or just curious to see how small the world has become, there  is a wealth of knowledge and property expertise available when you are looking for Property Overseas.

Love Them or Hate Them

Finding and searching for  Credit Cards can be a major pain in the kaole let alone if you wish to  compare and apply for them as well. At this site you will find it easy to search, find, and apply for Low Interest, Cash Back, Rewards, Airline miles, student, business, and credit cards for bad credit. Yep, there are credit cards for every type of credit score and history out there... and now you have found a place to find the best for you and your situation!

For the Little Kid in Each of Us

So what is it in kids that just love to play with surefire flashlights? I don't recall it as a small child but I know both of my boys just love playing with flashlights. I know I have in our emergency supply kit a headlamp and it is just as geeky as these here! I know my mom said my dad thought she was a bit silly to include it in the emergency kit they prepared for me after the Northridge e-quake in 94 but I remember thanking her and telling her,  "YES" it would have been very helpful. The morning of the earthquake it was so dark I was actually sweeping up glass and porcelain with a flashlight between my TEETH. I would sweep and sweep and then take the darn thing out of my mouth to survey what I had been able to accomplish and then place the damn thing back in my mouth and go back to sweeping. Don't kid yourself, if or when there is a natural disaster, you are going to need flashlights. No, you are not going to need that one you have stuck in a drawer somewhere with the batteries dead or gone... you are going to need several batteries. You are going to laugh at yourself buying one now or for buying one for a loved one, but I promise you, when the disaster hits, and especially if they are a mom and need their hands... you are going to be thought of in such high regard you boughtn them such a great present. These are not necessarily the things you buy for yourself but make excellent holiday presents. Think of it this way... a laugh and something very practical when needed. Yes I laugh when I look at mine...but I also know I will be very glad to have it should the need ever arise.

Do You See What I See?

Considering or had Lasik?  This site is a Nonprofit patient advocacy website.For those considering  Lasik, there is information  and they certify doctors who meet their requirements.I am only in the position of needing reading glasses so I am not part of their target market. However, I would if I were  younger and needed it most definitely consider Lasik. In fact it reminded me of a post I was going to write with regards to my belief and support of plastic surgery. The site presents information you need to consider and is easily understandable. I know I would be as cautious when having a doctor perform surgery on my eyes as I would if I was having plastic surgery. Definitely worth a look-see and I would want to use a USAEyes.org certified doctor.

Home Office Furniture Must Be Stylish & Functional

Whether you are trying to find furniture on the Internet or in a brick and mortar furniture store in your very own home town, it can be frustrating, time-consuming as well as fun and exciting. With the increasing number of us working out of our homes, there are more and more of us trying to find a stylish yet functional way to manage and store files and thus the need for  sites specializing in furniture.

Back in Ventura I had a great big computer armoire and it really took over the living room. Now we have 2 extra rooms but one of them is the "Toy" room and the other is Nethan's room. Someday I will get my home office but until then I am at the kitchen table or living room couch or when the sun is not a problem out on the lanai. Here is a great selection of file cabinets for the home office. The site also has a large selection of other categories,collections and manufacturers making it easy to shop. There is still time to have your stuff shipped in time for Christmas. If not, just submit your email and you can be easily signed up for their newsletter.

Post Script: This was oringally a PPP but the number of slots were already taken by the time I posted it. Since I genuinely believe what I wrote.... It stands as written. A definite benefit I had thought about writing about when advertisers ask for bloggers like myself to write about their products and sites is that they almost get double bang for their buck. They are exposing their products to a range of consumers who in addition to promoting their products might also additionally purchase their products!

Disclosure Policy is Crystal Clear

DisclosurePolicy,created and funded by PayPerPost, is  a  way to  put  a bit more Crystal Clear clarity  back into the whole blogosphere ethics issue.  I had to laugh and wish I had a link from one of the Chicken Littles who was blathering on about how Pay Per Post types of sites were unethical.

I have made a specific category for all paid advertisements/posts. You will find that category as PPP. I am riding this gravy train as long as I can and chuckle at the thought  it is unethical. Additionally, I appreciate PPP's and the DisclosurePolicy site  and support them wholeheartedly in hopes there will become so many opportunities available to myself and other small time bloggers that we are able to fully select and choose opportunities more in line with products and links our faithful and tolerant readers will find valuable.

PPP Love

Less than six months ago, if anyone wanted to advertise on blogs there was nothing like Pay Per Post available to them.  Now here I sit lounging on the couch with the boys watching Cars writing a post sponsored by Pay Per Post on what I, as a loyal postie, love  best about Pay Per Post.

Crystal Clear it could be:

• the variety of opportunities to select from
• it makes nudges me to blog between the paid posts
• the speed at which posts are approved
• the crazy ones Pay Per Post comes up with to promote Pay Per Post

However, we know what I really love best about Pay Per Post: 
the money it provides this single mother to 2 wonderful sons.

All these PPPs are adding up and are helping make the financial part of Bryceton’s braces a tad less worrisome. Keep’em coming though Pay Per Post...Keep'em coming cause I sense there is some competition on the horizon!

Learning from a Distance

Founded in 1993, Capella University is an accredited on-line distance learning college. The university offers 76 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 16 certificate specializations. 16,000 students from all 50 states and 63 countries are amongst its students pursuing higher education. Of the numerous on-line offerings available to you, Capella is a national leader in on-line education, committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth.

As mentioned earlier on my blog, I was pursuing a PhD program from a competitor a few years back. Capella truly does have an excellent reputation and a great deal to offer. I can not strongly remind you enough that when it comes to pursuing education and especially when pursuing it on-line, accreditation is of the utmost importance. Do not spend money or time in a program or school that is not accredited. Those schools that do not pursue accreditation are largely viewed as degree mills and your degree will not be as respected as a degree from Capella University and it is possible it won't be recognized at all.

 

I Would Rather be a Queen Bee

Speaking of financial  issues, or were we? Aren't we usually? Seems like financial stuff is always a buzz  on the Internet and blogosphere. Which is  only part of why  Free the Drones ,a blog about personal finance and a number of other related issues is such an appropriate title and good place to find ways to achieve financial freedom. No need to stop at the blog though. Each blog post has a link and ability to discuss it on the a forum by the same name. There is a very genuine and pleasant tone about this blog which only increases your wanting to return.

Call Her Up to Put Her Down

Way back before the Internet, when I went through training for the Series 7 license to be a stockbroker (should that be included as one of my 100 things?)  the handy little yet obnoxious reminder we had to differentiate between calls and puts was the title used above: Call her up to put her down. "Calls" you expect the stock to go up in value, "Puts" you expect them to go down.

The Internet has dramatically changed international finances and need for an "edge". According to Power Options' web release , they have a patented SmartSearchXL® technology not available anywhere else. If you are looking to  "Find, Compare, Analyze, and Make Money On Stock Options Trading" this will be highly useful to you as you amass your mighty fortune. The technology simply yet effectively identifies the highest return option trades.
PowerOptions brings together timely essential information, extensive analysis, and comprehensive option information. Power Options offers you the convenience and control required to automatically sort, filter, and analyze all 2,900+ optionable stocks and 190,000+ options on-line to find investments to meet your investment goals. Basically they provide all the on-line tools you need for the competitive edge you need during these times of information 24/7. With a 14-day free trial, an easy on-line User Guide, toll-free support, and their very own PowerOptions Performance Guarantee, best head over there and not be left behind...

 

Someday I Really Do Want to Get One of These

I wrote about this site a while back when writing about Bryceton's mentioning of  night vision the evening of the earthquake. I am glad to have an opportunity again to suggest you visit them while looking for holiday gifts for those hard to shop for folks you have on your list as well as if you are interested in a telescope

Right now there is a special offer going on where you can get 75$ back with a mail in rebate if you purchase any of the Celestron NexStar SE Telescopes . I won't kid you I don't have the  thousand  or so to spend on a telescope this year for Bryceton ,even if they do include FREE UPS shipping. However, I can honestly tell you it is Crystal Clear to me after looking over the information they provide and the description that the Celestron NexStar 4 SE Telescope 11049 would be our dream choice.

On previous trips to the Bishop Museum, Bryceton always remarked about the volcano exhibit. This time the planetarium really captured his interest. The narrator was really enthusiastic which caught the interest of the entire audience.

We are fortunate out here in Ewa there are not a lot of city lights to compete with the beauty of twinkling stars so this telescope could help us find stars, planets galaxies and more all at the touch of a button! I love the idea of it including a fully computerized operating system and telescope alignment software. With the Celestron NexStar SE, we would simply choose an object from the menu and the telescope woul find it for us! All we would have to do is look through the eyepiece and enjoy the view! Like a planetarium the Celestron NexStar-SE Telescopes even gives a guided tour of the night sky! The “Tour” feature offers a customized list of the best objects in the sky to view for our exact time and location! Not only can it find objects, it can teach  as well. Information on the most popular objects can be viewed in the LCD screen of the hand control. Sounds awesomely cool doesn't it?  If you got the bucks to spare or if you got the lust for astronomy... you certainly will not go wrong with a visit to this site.

Where Do You Go?

According to a web release from FamilySAFE, the very first company to build a complete saferoom, the idea of using steel came from a desire to protect their own families. All these years later, FamilySAFE is still building the finest in saferooms, tornado shelters and storm shelters. Do they service Hawaii, I don’t know but it appears if I was looking for an above ground storm shelter, this is where I would want to head first.

Businesses more recent to the industry are reportedly concentrating more on beating FamilySAFE’s price at any cost. Family SAFE continues to concentrate on building the best protection at any cost. Every year they make advancements through their engineers with the aid of HILTI anchorage company and Texas Tech research. I visited  a fact sheet on the site and it certainly makes sense to at least think about an above ground storm shelter for protecting your family.

 

Ease Your Christmas Stress

Despite an earlier post about it not being the holiday season yet, I was really referring more to  the brick and mortar shops and stores with their decorations and Christmas music. As a web release from Gourmet Giftbaskets.com reminds me, Christmas gift baskets are a great choice for clients, colleagues, office parties, housewarmings or for that gift recipient who has everything!

These gourmet Christmas baskets are chocked full of the very finest items offered. If you have a certain design in mind they offer custom wrap for holiday gift baskets to fit any holiday or theme. If you don't see what you want or need on their website (which is offering free shipping currently!) call and tell them what Christmas gift basket idea you have and they will  find the items you are looking for and make it for you! Personally I usually go with Chocolate when I go gourmet for a gift. If they don't like Chocolate chances are they know someone who does. Check out the pic and link above for a great choice. Did I mention the free shipping offer right now :-)

Crystal Clear with the cost of gas, the premium on my time, and the stress of running around, I and many others welcome a quality Christmas gift idea.

Glamorous Gold is a Crystal Clear Choice for Diversification

A press release from the Monex companies shares they have been an investment leader in gold bars as well as silver and other precious metals for over thirty years.

There is not an investor or broker alive who does not recognize the ability of these investments to diversify a portfolio, protect wealth and preserve purchasing power. I am guessing it would be equally challenging to find a person alive who does not appreciate the beauty and glamour of gold and other precious metals as well. Not only does Monex have a seasoned staff of professionals dedicated to precious metals investments, their web site has up-to-the-minute gold bullion prices and a price chart with the their prices. With the rapid dispersion of information throughout the world, experience and reputation are key when you invest.

Fasten Your Seatbelts for SpeedTV!!!

This is a Paid opportunity brought to you proudly by Nethan the SpeedTv lover's mom! Yes indeed this post is sponsored by Speedtv.com and I am laughing the whole time that my 3 year old's love of Speed Tv and drag racing is coming together on my blog to help increase my bank account to pay for Bryceton's braces... I told you I love the Internet. I just wish this all day marathon on November 23rd followed by the premiere of PINKS was happening sooner as it would babysit him help me unpack this mess of a place by keeping him occupied besides the exclamations of "WOW Mom look at Dat!"

I personally don't see the attraction in Drag Racing Clips do you? But as with the rest of the Internet... there is always somebody somewhere who'll be thrilled to find them. Thank goodness for the Internet.

Cheap Pos

Cheap pos was my genuine response when I saw the cost of this one on the site. And no I don't mean cheap "P.O.S"  but cheap pos!! The price is really very affordable and the site is well organized so you could easily find what you need and want. This site is out of Indonesia which again shows the Internet is helping the world get a bit smaller everyday in every way. Check it out as it shouldn't be lost in the shadow of the big guys!

Voice Over Talent Market

    Here is something I had wondered about before. If someone is looking for voice overs for a podcast or a professional to narrate a video, where should they start looking? Voices.com is an online marketplace specializing in connecting creative producers with professional voice-over talents from all around the world. For your next multimedia project, try Voices.com and let a professional bring your production to life!

Even if Halloween-Mortgage Horror Stories Too Scary

Even though we are  quickly approaching Halloween, (ask any parent who has a kid!), mortgage loans that end up as horror stories happen year round. This is especially sad as there is a great deal of information on the Internet to avoid becoming a horror story.So exactly what is a consumer to do with regards to avoiding mortgage fraud, hidden fees, and gather as much information in the borrowing process as possible to avoid being a horror story?

Well that is where the link above comes in very handy! There is a great amount of well organized information to help every level of mortgage consumer-whether first time or or mortgage savvy. Mix together the policy of protecting consumer data through SecureTrust which guarantees compliance with FTC, Do Not Call & Spam regulations together with a large helping of helpful forums, an extensive mortgage directory, and knowledgeable industry content and you have a site to be book marked and suggested to friends in need.

Flaming Tamale of Pay Per Post Spills

It appears from the things I have seen and read on the Internet hat the folks working at PayPerPost have a very entertaining and fun job as well as great team. You can see and hear from this  sweetly heart felt and yet comical confessional, it is just like the real world the rest of us live in and there can and will be blips on the screen of life of high stress times. To be expected I guess when there is a lot going on and a ton to do in helping people like myself get paid to blog. I hear all team members are going to be doing video confessionals. Here is the first confessional from Flaming Tamale.