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Dress for Success
Oct 28th
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Express for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
Remember that line?
It used to be that there was a certain kind of attire required for work, and a certain kind required for play. Now, it seems the two have sort of blended into each other. The debonair young executive wants to make sure that his image is intact when he goes to the comedy show with his date on a Friday night, and often, he hasn’t the time for a change anyway. Ok, ” She”. I know that there are many a female executive, or young professional that must make the daily work-wear miraculously transform into the evening attire as well. Luckily for us, this isn’t as hard as it used to be.
Women’s suits women’s suits can be as versatile as they are functional. All it take is quality, and a little imagination with accessories. A scarf, a bolder necklace, sexier shoes, and we’re ready to go! But, of course, you must start with quality. One really good way to do this is to wander (virtually) through Express . And while you’re there, be sure to register for their Express sweepstakes . You might win a $500 makeover!
Nothing says you can’t look good at work, and then go straight out for a night on the town, looking even better! Do you wear suits to work? How do you change accessories to go out on the town later? Do you wear suits only for personal meetings? What about those virtual meetings done via computer? Leave a comment and let us know!
New Concept for Entertainment
Oct 27th
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Untitled Jersey City Project for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
There is a great 8 episode show getting started on Jersey City. At first, when I saw the current title, I was a bit confused. It is called “Untitled Jersey City Project”. Still, I checked into it, thinking that this was just some writer’s idea of a snappy title. What I found was really interesting. It is a new concept, an experiment by the producers to have the audience, (that’s you and me) get involved with the creation of the show! It is a TV drama, but it is a work-in-progress, and WE get to have input and feedback.
For starters, you can name the show!
Or at least, you can put in your two cents worth. You can go here Untitled Jersey City Project for more information, and if you scroll down and bit and click on Name The Show, you can put in your suggestions. I really like this! You can also leave a few comments if you like.
So far, there are 8 short-form episodes, that are just fragments of a much larger story line. Many of the story thread are started, but left without any resolution, so you know that more is coming. And from the looks of things, you and I will be able to have some input on what that may be.
The setting is on the Jersey City waterfront, which is developing fast. It is across the river, and within sight of Manhattan. Lots of new development is going on right on the edge of the old gritty town. So the contrast between the shiny glass towers, and the down-and dirty grime of the streets is fair ground for many twists within thickening plots. Already I am fond of Jane Kaplan, who is a reporter who, naturally, gets caught in the midst of things. No doubt her life will be in danger multiple times, and there will be much ado to keep her safe. (What would a hero be without a damsel in distress to save, eh?)
Check this out- it’s fun!
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High Tech Gagets for Measuring
Oct 24th
This world we live in is getting more and more technical every nano-second. Not even counting the fact that I am a bit techno-challenged, I still can’t keep up with all that’s happening. This is never so evident as when I ask my kids ( now full grown adults) what they want as gifts for birthdays or Christmas.
A while back, one son requested an infrared thermometer. I’d never heard of such a thing. I always thought that you had to actually touch something, to take its temperature. Not so, not any more! This amazing gadget works when you just point at an object! We delighted ourselves for quite some time pointing it at things, just for fun- the milk jug in the refrigerator, the wall, the cat’s tongue…you get the idea. (He actually asked for it because he is a bit of a chef, and he wanted to test the temperature of things still in the oven.)
Another son asked for a Digital Multimeter. Say whaaaat? I had no clue what that was, either. He is an auto mechanic, and a whiz at all things electrical or mechanical, so his need was for an instrument that could measure, well, all things electrical. This device does just that. It measures voltage, and watts, current, resistance, frequency, and a lot more. I have no idea what he does with all that information, but he seemed really happy to have his new “toy”.
Need a Boca Raton divorce attorney?
Oct 21st
If you’ve watched television lately, you’ll be thinking that either all marriages are sugar and honey, or all marriages end in divorce. There just doesn’t seem to be any in-between. It is all black and white, no shades of grey. I, for one, do not find it amusing to see couples fighting all the time over teeny tiny little things. Even worse, fighting and yelling and arguing over misunderstandings, and then holding a grudge for hours, days, weeks. Perhaps it makes for a sit-com plot, when the writers can’t think of anything else, but it is not my kind of humor. What is this world coming to when two people do not even try to work things out? Of course there will be differences, and there will be opinions that clash, and there will always be two different ways of looking at anything. But whatever became of compromise? or personal responsibility?
Sadly, it is possible that two people can grow apart. After all, maybe it is just too much to ask that two people could live happily together for decades and then decades more. (I am the hopeless romantic that believes it is possible, so don’t ask for my opinion.) As people grow up, and find new interests, and make changes to whatever it s that they believe, it is quite possible that they might find themselves in two different places. That’s when you might just be better off calling it quits. You know, you don’t have to part as vitriolic enemies. There are many people who just drift apart and decide to go their separate ways. I believe this is a new trend, called the “peaceful divorce”.
Two of my friends are doing this. They live in Boca Raton, and have just decided that both will be happier on their own. They found a good Boca Raton divorce attorney
and are working things out peaceably. Good for them. At least this way, there is very little chance that you’ll find them on the Boca Raton News fighting it out.
New TV
Oct 17th
Contribution by Saul Martin
I have been dying to get one of those new LCD televisions. I would really like to get a 60-inch screen for our basement, which my wife has graciously allowed me to turn into my “man cave”. However, my wife said that she had to draw the line somewhere, and she said we could not get the new television until I had figured out how we could save money elsewhere. After all, our utility bills had almost doubled since we moved into a bigger house two years ago. Luckily I had just had a conversation with a buddy of mine about how he saved money on his power bill by going to shopelectricityratestexas.com. I told my wife about it and she agreed that it would save enough money for me to get the new television. I have big plans for the television with football season coming up. I hope to have my entire fantasy football league over to watch a few games on the big screen. My wife may regret letting me get the TV, but I’ll gladly let her watch it during the week.
Camera Philosophy
Oct 17th
Are you planning a vacation? Maybe just a short visit to a friend? Or perhaps you just like to have fun. Anytime you find yourself doing something out of the ordinary is the time to grab your camera! Now, I have always had just a tiny bit of a different philosophy when it comes to picture taking. Most of my family and friends will line everyone up in a row and say, “smile!” But then you end up with an album of lots of people standing in rows.
I much prefer to take out my camera periodically, and just take a picture of “what everyone is doing right now”. Then you end up with a historical snapshot of the event. At Thanksgiving, I always catch at least one person asleep on the sofa after the big meal. Or someone reading in a corner. Or the kids making a card house on the carpet. These sorts of pictures are so much more interesting to look back on, than one-face, two-faces, three-faces, all in a row. Of course, you do have to have the obligatory line up, but that’s ok, as long as there is some reference to what else they might have been doing that day.
Recently, my camera has been giving me a bit of trouble. Fortunately, though, one of my sons noticed, and I’m pretty sure he made note. Ah, Christmas is coming! Perhaps I’ll get a new camera!
Great Android Cell Phone and Carrier
Oct 15th
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
Still looking for a new cell phone company, and so far, one company that is high on the list is Straight Talk. They have android phones and service for them at $45 / mo. I like the android, as it is the most popular, and fastest growing platform. That means that there will be all kinds of new apps that can be downloaded, with more coming all the time. I intend to have my own personal app someday!
The Straight Talk plan has unlimited talk, text, and data, so it’s a great deal at only $45/mo. Talk about saving some money! My last plan had half that many features and it cost well over $100! You know that feeling of being rich because you just saved yourself a bundle of money? Like those car mechanics who suddenly have the urge to carry around toy dogs? I found their video, if you’d like to watch it.
The getting richer effect has expanded… by LittleBard95
There are so many new apps and games available, there’s just not enough time in the day to do it all. And every day, the technology is moving faster and faster; it’s like living in a science fiction movie, isn’t it? With the newest smart phone, you can feel The power of Android not to mention how much you can Feel Richer with Android .
Looking For A New Mobile Phone Service
Oct 14th
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Net10 for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
I just got off the phone with a friend of mine. Again. I say again, because her phone kept dropping the call. Every time we talk, I have to wait for her to call back at least 3 times. She swears she’s going to get a new phone soon, and I can’t wait.
Since she’s been on the search for a new phone and service, we’ve been looking around a bit, and talking about what might be the most economical thing to do. I’ll share some of our findings with you!
One company of real interest is Net 10. I have relatively few needs in a phone, or at least I thought I did, until I got caught up in the app craze. Now, I need a smart phone at the least that can connect to the internet, without costing me an arm and a leg. Net 10 has a really good deal- unlimited nationwide coverage with unlimited talk, text, and data for a flat $50 a month. One thing I like about them is that they have no contract, so you’re not on the hook for hundreds if you need to cancel. They use great quality phones like LG, Motorola, Kyocera, Nokia and Samsung.
Of course they have other plans for different needs if you don’t want the unlimited one, and you can easily switch between plans each month if your needs change. Very flexible- that’s a good thing. You should check them out on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/NET10…
I was impressed when Vick talked about how his phone service doesn’t get dropped any more, even in the mountains- here he is:
or you can listen to What Rob has to say . Then there’s Hector, he’s a Real NET10 customer too.
Photos at Home
Oct 11th
Years ago, when my kids were younger, and changing so fast you just couldn’t keep up with them, I was into taking lots and lots of photos. With 4 kids, 4 birthdays, 4 school plays, 4 band concerts, 4 scout activities (every month!) there was ALWAYS something to take a picture of. That’s not even counting the holidays. And we did love to party! We had an exchange student come over from Sweden one year, and by Christmas, he’d made the comment that he’d never known anyone who liked to have so many parties for so many reasons. 
He probably thinks all of America is the partying-est place ever!
Anyway, I took lots of pictures, and often wanted to have them asap. So I bought a photo printer. It’s an HP PhotoSmart, and it’s still chugging along nearly a decade later. I love my photo printer. I do not especially like having to buy the photo ink, but I guess that just comes with the territory. I also have to buy photo paper. Now, there are many many different kinds of photo papers available. Did you know you can get glossy, matte, satin, semi-gloss, glossy, premium high gloss, and professional high gloss, just to name a few! You can even get glow-in-the-dark paper- wow! Well, I only know of one place to get that, and it’s where I get all my other inkjet photo paper, at http://www.geographics.com.
Glow in the dark pictures, what will they think of next?
Keeping it all safe
Oct 11th
A few days ago, we had a really bad storm come through- lightning, and thunder and horrific down-pouring of rain, and more rain. The electricity here at my house is sometimes iffy, and sometimes for no reason at all we’ll have a brown-out. So, with this kind of electrical chaos thundering all around, I was reasonably worried about my electronics. I realized that the buffer that had caught the last lightening strike had blown itself up, and I had never replaced it. Since all my data had not been backed up in, well, an embarrassingly long while, I realized that I had been quite remiss in this area, and vowed to get it all backed up at the first opportunity.
Thank goodness, my data made it through the night, and I set about looking for a safe harbor for a backup of my data. I checked on extra hard drives, and storage systems, and automatic systems, and got advice from friends. Seems like there are lots of ways to back up your data, some easy, and some a bit more difficult. One of the best solutions, I think is online storage. Not only is it secure, but it is accessible from anywhere you are, like from your iphone while you’re vacationing in the Bahamas, and want to check just one last time on that report you just sent your boss. (OK now, cut that out, you’re vacationing, remember?) Anyway, with online backup storage, you can upload any kind of file, and just leave it there for safekeeping, or access it again whenever and wherever you want. Seems like a no-brainer to me.