You Did, What?

According to the television commercials I have seen, along with ads on my computer, it appears that everyone these days owns a laptop computer, including school age children.
As a parent of five, I have gone through a multitude of computer keyboards, mice, desktops, clothing, jewelry, you name it my kids have probably either lost it or ruined it. It's what kids do, just part of Life. I know because I was the same way as a kid.
But, a laptop is not cheap. It's not like a sweater or a coat or even a necklace that you can run to the store and replace fairly easily. These things are costly. I know that I would never give a laptop computer to a child to take to school, but that's just me. Many parents do and, in some lucky cases the school provides laptops. But what happens if your child makes a mess of things? That is where student laptop insurance comes in.
Laptop insurance covers just about everything you'd need, from accidental damage to natural disasters. And, it is very affordable, certainly cheaper than replacing that laptop all by yourself. Like any other insurance policy, it will give you peace of mind that you are not left holding the bag if bad things happen.
If you have a student with a laptop, or even an IPad, then you need to check out the benefits of this insurance for yourself.
Just remember, no matter how perfect your child is, accidents happen.

Unreliable

One of the Mods at the game site started out okay but has steadily gone downhill quickly. It's not bad when he is late because of his job, that's understandable, a paycheck is what's needed to feed your family, fun can always come later.
In the past week or so he has really become unreliable. First he was there and acting like a dictator, threatening everyone with losing their chat privileges then insinuating to one player that he was part of the Support staff (which we are not!). This player had told him that the lobby chat had been copied and sent to Support so they could see what kind of a Mod they had on their hands. Not good.
A couple of days ago he said he would be late for his shift but would stay later and help cover the 3 a.m. shift. That sounded okay to me so I stayed a while longer than usual to help his partner. Then yesterday his partner told me that the guy came into the lobby for a few minutes and disappeared. At 3 a.m. the regular Mod had computer troubles so the Mod on duty told him to go fix the problem and he would stay and cover the lobby. The Mod that said he would be late and cover the next shift? Nowhere to be found :(
Last night he was on duty for a short period of time then disappeared again. This time it bit him in the butt as the Mod boss was in the lobby.Seizing the opportunity to let her know (without me telling her directly) that he was screwing up I had a friend go into the lobby and ask for the Mod who is supposed to be there. The following convo appeared:
D - 969) true
t(848) dam i just missed that allin
t(848) lol msp
t(848) f still here???
msP(MOD - 893 not seen him
b(MOD - 965 Haven't seen him for a while T
t(848) k tks
S(MOD ADM - 987) >no?
G(MOD - 823) me either
S(MOD ADM - 987> he was on earlier
S(MOD ADM - 987 ok thxs guys

S, the boss, immediately left the lobby and logged into Skype. I knew she was looking for f but she wasn't going to find him as he was not on. His partner had already tried to tell him the boss was around and he didn't answer.
I do not know what is going to happen to f but I sure am glad I am not in his shoes. I was still in the lobby at the end of his shift (3 hour shift) and f still had not returned. Very unreliable person and I will not be surprised if he shows up today as a regular player and not a Mod.

Not Too Early

If you are one of those people that wait until the last possible moment hoping for a new celebrity or political scandal then you do not need to read this blog article. If you are a normal person, then please continue.
I realize that it is the end of July, it's hotter than Hades where you are and your clothing thoughts are as little as the law will let you get away with. Your idea of a party is out on the patio with the barbecue and, if you are very lucky, the swimming pool. For some of you, the family enjoyment of the summer might just be hosing down the kids with the garden hose. Whatever makes your kids happy, that's what counts.
But, that dreaded month of October is coming. That month when your kids will all be wondering why they didn't get to dress up as their favorite character because Mom and Dad waited too long and all the good kids halloween costumes are now long gone from the shelves. But, it does not have to end in this scenario.
Buycostumes.com has a wide selection of kids costumes like Transformers, Buzz Lightyear and Ironman along with the more traditional costumes. Wouldn't it be nice for once to have that costume early and not have to worry about picking through what's left and listening to a whiny child? Of course it would!
So, take a break from the summer activities and check out the costumes for your child now. It's online so it won't take that long. Order the one you want and then you are all set for Halloween and can take that pressure off your mind.
Then, once you have that all finished with, go outside and enjoy some summertime fun with your kids, even if it is just to squirt them down with the garden hose. Enjoy the wonderful sounds of children laughing and giggling.

Would you?

The other night I got an email showing that one of my granddaughters had answered an ex boyfriend on her Facebook page. I got the email because I had replied to her post and so I get everything else that follows that reply. Usual stuff, I get a lot of those types of emails from Facebook.
What made this one different though is that she had included her Skype phone number, asking that young man to call her when he could. This immediately got my attention. I went straight away to her Facebook page and sent her a message saying I don't think it's a wise idea to put her phone number, even a Skype number, on such a public website.
I also went to Skype later that evening and found this young lady fairly fast. We had a very nice chat and she told me she had removed that reply with the phone number so I was relieved.
I have to wonder though how often young people do this sort of thing without thinking. A few months back, one of my grandsons destroyed a cell phone. He got a new one and immediately posted this new cell phone number on his Facebook page so all his college buddies could update their phones with his new number.
Am i being paranoid to think that these young people should have more sense? The internet is not the safest of places, we all know this. yet we continue to trust it just the same and put personal information out there on the Information Highway without thinking about where that highway goes.
No matter your age, I do hope you use some common sense when putting things on the internet. I know I do.

Prenatal Vitamins

When I was younger people used to say that a pregnant woman ate a lot more because she was "eating for two". I never was totally positive that was true or not, but I saw pregnant women that could really pack the food away. Perhaps they were not eating (food) for two but were somehow attempting to get enough vitamins in their bodies for two. Now that I am older I understand that a pregnant woman needs to ensure that she, and her baby, get the right amount of nutrients and vitamins in order for that baby to be born as healthy as possible. These days it's much simpler as a pregnant woman can, along with a healthy diet, take prenatal vitamins.
According to The American Pregnancy Association, these prenatal supplements consist of a variety of vitamins and minerals. During pregnancy, a woman’s daily intake requirements for certain nutrients, such as folic acid (folate), calcium, and iron will increase. Vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and folic acid are vital for proper fetal growth, development, and healthy adult living.
I have no doubt, that with today's hectic schedules for everyone, that even the most careful pregnant woman might have some difficulty in keeping up with the vitamins that she and her baby need.
Bit, which vitamin supplement is the right one? You are too busy trying to juggle work and the rest of your life to sit down and read tons of literature about these things, so wouldn't it be nice if someone had already done that work for you? Of course, it would, and they have.
Clicking the link above will take you to a website that has reviewed lots of prenatal vitamin supplements and chosen the one that they feel is the the best, Trimedisyn.
You owe it to yourself and your baby to check this out. Then take the information to your doctor and let them advise you on what is best to eat to go along with this supplement. A healthy you makes for a better chance of a healthy baby.

Hot And Humid??

One of the things that I love about the desert where I live is the heat. So much nicer than the freezing cold of Winter. It is a dry heat so it's just simply hot. But today it is also humid as the weather people call for a 20% chance of rain.
I do not like hot and humid. Ugh! Humid heat just makes you feel all sticky from sweating. If you take a shower and come back out into the humid heat you feel all sticky again. That just doesn't seem right :(
The other thing I dislike about hot and humid is that it makes me sleepy. Like I am not lazy enough, Mother Nature has to help me be lazier? Thanks for nothing! LOL

I'd pray for the rain but I know better. If it rains, this desert becomes almost unbearable. I'll be turning on a fan and hiding in the bedroom if it rains. Sleeping, of course. Humidity does that ya know LOL

Lose It Quickly

If you read my post about the wholesale lingerie and were thinking about it because you'd like to see your lover in something sexy and then decided to skip it because your lover isn't quite as thin as they once were, perhaps it's time to talk to them about diets for quick weight loss.
There are a multitude of diets out there, ranging from green tea to colon cleansers to what to eat/what not to eat, it all can be overwhelming! Which ones work well and which ones aren't worth anything? How can a person tell since all of them are written with their own spin of hype? And, who has the time and inclination to do all the research required to know these things?
Quick weight loss dot Org has done all the research you need to know what's what. All you have to do is check out what they have found, pick one that's right for you. Then take that information and visit your doctor. They know more about you and your body than you do so it's always a good idea to discuss any dieting plans with them before you start. There is no sense in losing weight if it hurts your health!
Get onto that diet plan and lose those pounds quickly and safely. Then go check out the lingerie I posted about before. Get yourself into something slimmer and sexier. Enjoy the Summer months wearing a swimsuit without wondering if people are talking about you behind your back!
Good luck to you as your start your quest for a slimmer, healthier new you.

Too Hot Now?

Summer is here, no doubt about it. Temperatures here in Southern California are soaring, here in the desert it has been over the century mark the past few days as we head for the heat of the season.
Think it isn't hot here in the rest of Southern California as well? Think again:

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Southern California commuters can now say they've seen it all, including a naked man in the middle of Interstate 405. California Highway Patrol Officer Monica Posada said the first call came at the height of rush-hour Thursday - a man with no clothes was in the center divide of the freeway. Then came a rush of calls reporting the man in the buff.

Long Beach police detained the 21-year-old man and gave him a mental health evaluation.

Police said he was taken into custody and will be charged with misdemeanor indecent exposure.

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Information from: Los Angeles Times, http://www.latimes.com

Lingerie and Sleepwear

With the economy so rough these days, seems like more and more people are out their looking for a way to make a little extra money on the side. I know I am! And, like millions of others I am always on the lookout for a great bargain too. And, I found a truly great bargain I want to share with you.
I came across this liquidation site that has some wonderful sales on wholesale lingerie. I know it might seem odd, but think of this, this is a product that is always in demand. Women like to sleep in something and men certainly enjoy seeing their lovers in something sexy. And, if you're so inclined you can mix business with pleasure here.
Say you buy a lot of some lingerie you like the looks of and want to see your lover wearing. It comes to your house and you take out the items that you and your lover like. These are large lots so you're going to have a lot of lingerie left to deal with. Here comes the business.
Head on over to your favorite auction site or perhaps even your own website and place the lingerie for sale at a good price. Customers will see the items and purchase. If done properly you should be able to recoup what you spent on the wholesale lot and maybe some extra. Plus, your lover has their lingerie to wear. Everyone is happy!
Lingerie is not your thing? Don't worry. They also have other items up for grabs like computers and electronics as well as jewelry and tools. So, you're bound to find something that you want or can sell if that's your desire.
Head on over to the liquidation site and see just what they have. Make yourself, your lover, your customers happy. Happy is always good, it can even make you forget for a while that the economy isn't perfect.

Is It Really Free?

In my quest for making money online, I, like a lot of people, do some select PTC sites. I know they only pay in pennies, but pennies do add up to dollars so I use the ones that have paid me as every dollar counts.
Using these PTC sites I have to look at a lot of ads. A lot of them try their darndest to sell you something, E-books or software, things that will make you richer than your wildest imaginings!
A lot of these ads also claim that they can make you rich without it costing you anything. FREE! is what the ads claim. I like free, who doesn't want something for nothing? But, I have to wonder if the whole thing is free, how does one make anything? Sometimes it's obvious, they want you to buy their book/software/magic potion and then you can turn around and sell that same thing to as many suckers online as you can find.
If you have to go out and advertise the product, then is it really free? Of course not, but you have to admit it all sounds good. Get rich for free? Not even in my imagination.
Even a winning lottery ticket will cost me a dollar. Which means I better click another one hundred penny ads...

Sweet Sleep

Seems like, no matter what you do these days, stress follows. Too many bills, a boss or job that drives you up a wall, Life in general. Stress is everywhere and there is no escaping it. What can drive you nuts during the day can also drive you nuts at night as you try to relax and fall asleep. It's hard to sleep with so much weight on your shoulders. For many folks, this leads to insomnia.
Unfortunately, for many people, sleeping pills scare them. They are afraid that if they start to take them they will become addicted to them and be unable to fall asleep without them. While this may be true for a very rare few, this is not normally the case for most. Sleeping pills can help you relax your body and mind and enable you to fall asleep and rest the entire night.
BestSleepingPills.org,has the information that can help you choose a sleeping aid that is right for you. Their thorough and comprehensive reviews were created based upon both customer reviews and scientific evidence. They have done this in order to give you the best options in sleeping pills that will help you to get a restful night's sleep while not dragging every morning. Isn't that what everyone wants? A good night's sleep and feeling refreshed in the morning is the best way to go!
Once you have looked over their reviews of products and found the one that you think is best for you I strongly urge you to take this information to your doctor and discuss it with them. Take advantage of their vast knowledge of medicines as well as your particular body and health. Then, get the product and when it's time for sleep get the rest that you deserve.
Leave the stress of the world behind, and get some sweet, relaxing sleep.

Lobby Items That Make Me Laugh

Moderating the chat lobby can be a lot of headaches and stress, but in the midst of that there is always something that will make me laugh.
Last night someone was in the chat lobby grumbling about the site, the slowness of the support staff and anything else they could think of. We all tried to be polite but got nowhere. So, after letting them rant and rave for as long as I could stand it, I finally booted him softly out of the lobby. This means he has to close the game then reopen it. Usually this makes players calm down. Not this time. He came right back into the lobby demanding to know how he got booted and why. I gave him my reasons (arguing with the Mods, disrupting the lobby). He then wanted to know if this is the way the site treats their players. "Yes, sir, it is" I replied. That really set him off. Finally I told him that if he had a complaint with any of the Mods, he should take it up with the Head Moderator.
He didn't calm down but insisted he had done nothing wrong. Most people booted say this. I ignored his banter after this point and he finally got tired of being ignored and went away.
The other thing that makes me laugh is when players come into the lobby to give expert advice on how to play the game. Everyone is entitled to play as they see fit. What makes sense to one person does not always make sense to another and arguments ensue. Usually these arguments get pretty silly and make me and the other Mods laugh a lot. Nothing funnier than watching two stubborn mules LOL

Ah, Sleep

In the chat room areas of a site that I play on the moderators are in charge of making sure that players all abide by the rules. It isn't that tough a job, usually, and things tend to run rather smoothly. In the past couple of months though we have lost several moderators for various reasons and this means that the remaining mods need to take up the slack and fill in those times. For many of these mods I notice that they are not sleeping as normal, and so I often see people in the rooms that should be sound asleep but are not. Asked why they are still hanging around they always say the same thing, "couldn't sleep".
A lot of people would simply take a sleeping pill and doze off. But, many people these days are afraid of sleeping pills because they fear they may become addicted to them. They want a more natural way to get some sleep help. They truly desire natural sleep aids.
Unfortunately for people these days they just don't seem to have the time nor the inclination to do a lot of research on anything, let alone natural sleep aids. So, instead they are awake half the night or longer, surfing the web or just hanging around chat areas like our moderators do. How they perform their other daily things, like work or shopping or taking care of kids, when they are too tired is beyond me.
I will send these people to sleeping aids dot net website. They have already done the required research and found natural products that can help people fall asleep.
The research is based on a variety of criteria, from overall value to safety of the product to company reputation to sleep aid potential. All the things one truly needs to know about such a product.
Once they find the product they like, and purchase it, they should be able to get a great nights sleep and leave the computer off so that it can rest too. And, more importantly, they won't be there on the site telling me that they cannot sleep.

New People

In the past month on the site where I am a chat mederator I have found myself working with two new mods. Both of them are similar in that they are nervous and they both want to make sure that they do the job correctly, which is understandable.
When I became a mod I just went into the chat areas flying by the seat of my pants. I figured that if I did something wrong the boss would catch it in the chat and let me know the next day. Not these two.
The first one has been doing the job a couple of weeks now and is still nervous. He is wound up tighter than a drum. Everything he does is based on the principle that the boss might scream at him. He wants to do everything perfectly which often makes it funny to watch but usually just annoys me. I've seen him boot players out of the lobby without warning for trivial things. I've tried to get him to loosen up but he is wound too tight lol.
Last night we got the other new guy, a player who has been on the site a lot longer than I have. He knows the site well, knows the rules and all and should be fine. But, he had the first day jitters. A few times he asked me on Skype if he had handled something correctly, did he do well, etc. I assured him that he did just fine and that seemed to help him with his nerves. I truly do want this guy to succeed as I and another mod went to bat for him with the boss. She had some reservations about him as he had gotten into some hot water in the past. We assured her that he is a different man these days so she took our word for it. He is on a thirty day trial period though.
Hopefully everything will settle down quickly and the mods can all get back into their usual routines and only do a three hour shift per day instead of five, six, or even more.

Detoxify Yourself

We live in a very health conscious society these days. When I was a kid the only things that were bad for you was too much candy and bubble gum. As I got older I found that groups were finding more and more things that were bad for you, salt, eggs, fatty foods, fast foods, the list gets bigger all the time. From the looks of a lot of obese people I'd say that lots of folks have not been paying attention.
Health clubs and gyms are all over the place so people can go and try their best to stay in shape at least for outward things. But, what about your insides? Don't they need to be in the best shape too? Of course they do. That's why the rage these days is colon cleansing, getting rid of those awful toxins that build up in your system. You may look fit as a fiddle but your body knows otherwise.
But, with so many products out there on the market, how does one find the right colon cleanser for them?
For starters, click here. coloncleanser. net has done the research for you, saving you valuable time and effort. They list five products that have been rated on a variety of things, like cleansing properties and ingredients as well as overall value. After all, you want to get the best bang for your buck. Nice to help keep your wallet healthy too.
So, go to the site and find the cleanser that will work best for you. Talk it over with your doctor too, as they know more about your body than you ever will. Get healthier by detoxifying yourself. Get rid of things that might be doing you harm on the inside.
After all, healthy living is the lifestyle of the society we live in these days.

Just like Valentine

Valentine is my dog. He's around 17 years old now, and the poor thing can hardly stand up and walk. All he wants to do these days is lay down and sleep. Give him food and water and he'll take it but likely will fall down while doing it, poor thing. Imagine a cow tipping over onto its side, that's how Val looks when he falls.

The sad part, today? Although I am not falling over sideways, I feel just like my dog. Old and tired. All I want to do is sleep. I thought animals were supposed to be like their owners, not the other way around lol

Where To Put It

Sometimes it seems like the electronic industry evolves faster than we humans can keep up with it. That brand new computer you just bought is already outdated before you can even get it out of the box. Television sets get bigger and clearer pictures every month. Now there is the upcoming 3-D television sets coming that will, I'm certain, take the television viewing public by storm. This, I'm thinking, is a great time to find a good deal on a wide screen, high definition television set or ma7ybe even a home theater system. Personally I don't see all that much on television these days that I would want to come out of the screen at me ha ha.
But, once you have that widescreen or fancy theater system then you have the major problem of where to put it. So much of this electronic stuff is designed these days to be mounted on a wall or at least mounted in some sort of fashion. Gone are the days when you simply brought the set home, placed it on the floor and plugged it in and started watching.
These days you need to mount stuff and you have to mount it in a proper way so that it stays wherever you mount it. This is, I'm sure, most important if you live in a place like California which sometimes causes homes to shake. You certainly would not want anything fancy to be falling down and breaking! But, where does one go to find such things as plasma mounts?
Stands and Mounts is the place to go. They offer thousands of products for use with home theater equipment. Their vast range of entertainment furniture and accessories include TV stands for your standard tube or plasma TV as well as audio racks to hold your stereo components or to compliment your big screen TV. They also carry a wide variety of mounts. The popularity of wall and ceiling mounts for TVs, speakers, projectors and components is on the rise as people aim to free up their floor space or to elevate their audio video equipment to more functional levels. They also have a customer service number that you can call if you have any doubts of what products are right for you. So now that you know where to get the right stands and mounts all you need to do now is buy the television or entertainment package that you truly want. Then, look around the house and decide, where are we going to put it?