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Thursday, September 18, 2008
NEW BLOG SPOT
Hi all! Lots of times I'm required to sign in to leave a comment with my blogger address. I've moved my blog. You can see the new one here.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Still have boring old cable? No you gotta try DirecTV
I love having DirecTV service! Through the years I've fought with Cable companies and other satellite Tv companies. They're all the same in my book. Poor customer service is just the bottom line in what prompted my change. Let me tell you the reasons why I love DirecTV.
The first and best thing in my book is the gazillion channels they offer. Yes, you get your local stations. A lot of people think that you don't. In addition to those, you have choices on different packages. But standard package comes with the must haves in my book - Food Network, Bravo, Discovery Channel and ESPN. Now I pay a little bit more but I also get Speed TV which is a must have for Nascar lovers. I also get about 30 music channels from XM music. Great for listening to while cleaning the house.
The second greatest reason for DirecTV is DVR, otherwise known as Tivo (which is a registered trademark and the DirecTV service is NOT Tivo, but I call it that). This is the greatest invention since the Internet. I get to watch one show and tape the other. I can pause, rewind, fast forward. I can tape 2 shows while I'm away from home. I can pre authorize an entire season of my favorite shows to record, that way I don't miss any episodes. DirecTV DVR is awesome.
It's all about choice and DirecTV gives you plenty of them. Football fans, Baseball fans, Nascar Fans it doesn't matter, you can always get all the games or races on a special plan. Prefer an International flaire, DirecTV has that for you too. There are so many packages to choose from. Everyone can find one that fits their likes and their budget. So if you still have regular old cable, break those bonds. Contact DirecTV. They'll get you all set up and you'll wonder why you waited so long.
The first and best thing in my book is the gazillion channels they offer. Yes, you get your local stations. A lot of people think that you don't. In addition to those, you have choices on different packages. But standard package comes with the must haves in my book - Food Network, Bravo, Discovery Channel and ESPN. Now I pay a little bit more but I also get Speed TV which is a must have for Nascar lovers. I also get about 30 music channels from XM music. Great for listening to while cleaning the house.
The second greatest reason for DirecTV is DVR, otherwise known as Tivo (which is a registered trademark and the DirecTV service is NOT Tivo, but I call it that). This is the greatest invention since the Internet. I get to watch one show and tape the other. I can pause, rewind, fast forward. I can tape 2 shows while I'm away from home. I can pre authorize an entire season of my favorite shows to record, that way I don't miss any episodes. DirecTV DVR is awesome.
It's all about choice and DirecTV gives you plenty of them. Football fans, Baseball fans, Nascar Fans it doesn't matter, you can always get all the games or races on a special plan. Prefer an International flaire, DirecTV has that for you too. There are so many packages to choose from. Everyone can find one that fits their likes and their budget. So if you still have regular old cable, break those bonds. Contact DirecTV. They'll get you all set up and you'll wonder why you waited so long.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Police gear, not just for officers
For everything that is sold there is a market out there in the vast world of the Internet. One can find just about anything. I found a site that offers police gear. Not only police gear but also Under Armour brand apparel. It's hard to find that brand at a great price. But LA Police Gear has them online and at terrific prices. And they are offering free shipping with a purchase of $50 or more. Never heard of Under Armour? If you do any work outside, then it's terrific. They have a cold line and a heat line. It works with your body to regulate temperature. Shan has several pieces that he swears by, especially their cold weather gear. In addition LA Police Gear also has other brands and lines including BDU Pants; so stop by and check them out. Terrific prices and a terrific selection.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Great find on internet coupons for big name retailers
You know what I love about shopping online? That there are great deals to be found if you know where to look. And I've found this terrific site that I want to share with everyone because it is just full of deals and steals. It's called #1 coupons.com and boy do I wish I had known about it before. They offer discount shipping, special promotions and internet coupons for some of the best known retailers out there. If I had known about this site when I bought my laptop, I could have saved some big bucks. And now that I know all about this site, I'll be checking it out for all my nieces' Christmas gifts, since I order those online anyway just to avoid the stores. But I was tickled pink when I also saw that one of my most fave stores to buy clothes from was also on the list of top retailers who offer internet deals. Now I can order online to get my Levi's since the stores no longer carry them. But don't just take my word for it, click on the link Internet store for deals on laptops, digital cameras, LCD TVs, GPS navigation systems, jewelry, shoes, luggage and more to check it out for yourself.
Friday, April 25, 2008
A little history on the Vegas strip
You know what I love about Las Vegas? Ok, besides all the glitz and glamour, bells and whistles. I love the history behind the city. I love the movies they make about it, I love the docudramas and tv shows. The throwbacks to the old days. The Rat pack and Elvis. The memories. And while the new hotels are fabulous, there's something quaint about the old strip. The Sahara Casino and Hotel is one of those throwbacks. With the rich history dating back to 1959. It's also got the state of the art modern slots and table games. The best of both worlds.
What do most people think of when they think of Las Vegas Casinos? Winning the big jackpot of course. Seeing a show? Maybe one of the terrific comedians who are now running the rooms like Dean Martin used to do. Of course, then there are those people who plan Las Vegas weddings. All of this can be found at an awesome deal at the Sahara. I've been planning our trip to Vegas for the late fall and am really impressed with what the hotel has to offer. Three nights under $250. That's almost unheard of without comps. And knowing what I do about the Sahara, the comps will follow. So if you are looking for a Las Vegas deal, look no further than the Sahara Casino and Hotel for your good time. Remember, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.
What do most people think of when they think of Las Vegas Casinos? Winning the big jackpot of course. Seeing a show? Maybe one of the terrific comedians who are now running the rooms like Dean Martin used to do. Of course, then there are those people who plan Las Vegas weddings. All of this can be found at an awesome deal at the Sahara. I've been planning our trip to Vegas for the late fall and am really impressed with what the hotel has to offer. Three nights under $250. That's almost unheard of without comps. And knowing what I do about the Sahara, the comps will follow. So if you are looking for a Las Vegas deal, look no further than the Sahara Casino and Hotel for your good time. Remember, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Looking for credit fixes and bad credit credit cards?
Less than perfect credit? Need a new start after years of trying to get bad credit off your credit report? Don't know where to start to reestablish your credit? I have a terrific place for you. It's call Bad Credit Offers and it offers a place to compare not only bad credit credit cards, but also home and auto loans. Are you looking to repair your credit and not sure where to start. Well you can also compare the various credit repair sites here too. It's a site that is dedicated to helping you correct your credit woes, find new alternatives to credits and ways to get bad credit loans.
Old Age is a gift
Old Age, I decided, is a gift.
I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometimes despair over my body, the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror (who looks like my mother!), but I don't agonize over those things for long.
I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend.
I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant.
I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60&70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ... I will. I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set.
They, too, will get old.
Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.
As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore.. I've even earned the right to be wrong.
So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free.. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day. (If I feel like it)
I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometimes despair over my body, the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror (who looks like my mother!), but I don't agonize over those things for long.
I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend.
I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant.
I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60&70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ... I will. I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set.
They, too, will get old.
Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.
As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore.. I've even earned the right to be wrong.
So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free.. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day. (If I feel like it)
International Phone Cards to save you money
Do you have friends or family that live out of the country? I know that when my aunt lived in Amsterdam, our phone calls were far and few between because it's so expensive to call overseas. Well, since that time, something new and very popular has popped up. International phone cards. And there is a terrific site that can help you navigate through all the different cards to find the one that will work best for you. What's great about this site is it gives you side by side comparison of the different cards and what they charge per minute to call a particular country.
Need a card to let you call Singapore, no problem- how's $.03 a minute sound? Or maybe you'd like to try your friend in South Africa. Rates start at $.015. Or maybe you have family in Mexico, there are over 200 cards to choose from, starting as low as $.01. How can you beat that? You can also purchase your access code online and begin to make calls immediately. It sounds like a win win situation. So if you use International phone card, check this site out. It may save you some money.
Need a card to let you call Singapore, no problem- how's $.03 a minute sound? Or maybe you'd like to try your friend in South Africa. Rates start at $.015. Or maybe you have family in Mexico, there are over 200 cards to choose from, starting as low as $.01. How can you beat that? You can also purchase your access code online and begin to make calls immediately. It sounds like a win win situation. So if you use International phone card, check this site out. It may save you some money.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Designer fashions for less
With the price of just about everything going up these days, it's nice to find a good bargain. And when you find a great bargain, you just have to share it with everyone. One great bargain site I've found is Brandlet. They offer well known women's fashions for a steal. Nothing is over $20. You can't beat it. Check this out.
Brandlet offers a variety of well known designer products at a terrific price. Look at this blouse by Liz Claiborne. It's only $10. 
Or this skirt by Calvin Klein, it's only $20. 
Or maybe you'd like to save 75% on a pair of Tommy Hillfinger pants. How often can you say that you've found a great deal like that? Well, if you shop at Brandlet, you can say it everyday. Nothing over $20, nothing, nada.
Or maybe you'd like to save 75% on a pair of Tommy Hillfinger pants. How often can you say that you've found a great deal like that? Well, if you shop at Brandlet, you can say it everyday. Nothing over $20, nothing, nada.Well, how safe is it to shop online nowadays? Actually it's much safer. Brandlet uses a secure socket layer technology. You put your card number into your computer. No chance that an unscrupulous sales clerk will scan the numbers. And they'll ship it right to you home. And there's a 30 day money back guarantee. How can you miss.
Planning your dream cruise
So if you could plan your dream vacation what would it be? I have several dream vacations, but the one that is most likely to become a reality is a cruise. Quite often I jump online and check out different websites to see what kind of terrific bargains are going on right now. Maybe one of these days, I'll just bite the bullet and book one. One of my favorite sites to surf for cruise info is Cruise Vacation Center. They have the destinations and itineraries of all the major cruise lines and they also have a great section that has links to the latest on news and articles from different travel magazines. So let me take a minute to tell you about some of the great deals I found today.
Growing up, one of my favorite TV shows was The Love Boat. I always thought how cool it would be to get to take a cruise on one. Well you can. Princess Cruises is the official Love Boat cruise line. In December they have a 7 night Southern Caribbean trip on the Caribbean Princess that goes to Puetro Rico, US Virgin Island, Grenada and Aruba. Doesn't that sound like heaven?
But just a little bit closer to heaven would be the tour of Hawaii aboard the Pride of America run by the Norwegian Cruise Line. 7 blissful nights in the Pacific floating around the island of Hawaii. I don't think I could think of a finer vacation. Except.......How exotic does a cruise to Brazil sound? Wow, that would be a trip of a lifetime. Royal Caribbean International has several exotic locales that they go to. In addition to Brazil, what about Southeast Asia seeing Singapore and Malaysia. Wouldn't that be something to tell your children about. And cruises are so much more affordable nowadays. So learn to dream a little and check out these sites. Plan your dream vacation now, because dreams can come true.
Growing up, one of my favorite TV shows was The Love Boat. I always thought how cool it would be to get to take a cruise on one. Well you can. Princess Cruises is the official Love Boat cruise line. In December they have a 7 night Southern Caribbean trip on the Caribbean Princess that goes to Puetro Rico, US Virgin Island, Grenada and Aruba. Doesn't that sound like heaven?
But just a little bit closer to heaven would be the tour of Hawaii aboard the Pride of America run by the Norwegian Cruise Line. 7 blissful nights in the Pacific floating around the island of Hawaii. I don't think I could think of a finer vacation. Except.......How exotic does a cruise to Brazil sound? Wow, that would be a trip of a lifetime. Royal Caribbean International has several exotic locales that they go to. In addition to Brazil, what about Southeast Asia seeing Singapore and Malaysia. Wouldn't that be something to tell your children about. And cruises are so much more affordable nowadays. So learn to dream a little and check out these sites. Plan your dream vacation now, because dreams can come true.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Song lyrics and other musical stuff
I love doing lyric challenges. Rarely can I find them and am in the process of pulling one together for Heather's CT blog challenge. I came across this really cool site while searching for lyrics. And it has lots of other great music related stuff on it. It's called Flametune. I can see this being a boon to musicians everywhere. And with hundreds of bands and thousands of songs, scrappers can make great use of it too.
So I started looking through the thousands of song lyrics. I always like to find those songs that are inspirational to me, but a lot of times the lyrics aren't necessarily great for scrapping or challenges. So instead of looking for a song I knew, I went looking for great lyrics. I was really impressed with the selection of bands and artists that were on the site. I came across some old Van Morrison Lyrics that are just awesome. I really think that the next challenge will be from his song Sweet Thing. Don't know it? Go check out the link. In addition to the lyrics, you can get both the guitar tabs and bass tabs for these tunes by Van Morrison.
And while I would use the site mainly for the lyrics, any musicians out there could go nuts with the hundreds of guitar, bass, drum and even mandolin tabs offered. There's also a community area with forums. You can also get ring tones for your cell phone. I'm really impressed with what they have to offer such a variety of people. Make sure you stop by and check it out.
So I started looking through the thousands of song lyrics. I always like to find those songs that are inspirational to me, but a lot of times the lyrics aren't necessarily great for scrapping or challenges. So instead of looking for a song I knew, I went looking for great lyrics. I was really impressed with the selection of bands and artists that were on the site. I came across some old Van Morrison Lyrics that are just awesome. I really think that the next challenge will be from his song Sweet Thing. Don't know it? Go check out the link. In addition to the lyrics, you can get both the guitar tabs and bass tabs for these tunes by Van Morrison.
And while I would use the site mainly for the lyrics, any musicians out there could go nuts with the hundreds of guitar, bass, drum and even mandolin tabs offered. There's also a community area with forums. You can also get ring tones for your cell phone. I'm really impressed with what they have to offer such a variety of people. Make sure you stop by and check it out.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Hi all~ I'm over at my new site for awhile. This one will be primarily ads until I can get approved on the other site. Please stop by over there for an update.
New Site!!!!
Visit me there and leave me some loving.
Diane
New Site!!!!
Visit me there and leave me some loving.
Diane
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