If you are a regular reader of this blog then you know that little attracts my attention faster than the word "free". Free is always something good to me, especially if it is free as in free shipping.
I do a few PTC sites these days and one of the ads I am constantly looking at is for something called That Free Thing. Of course the word free caught my attention right away! Unfortunately, this is more inclined to be related to the old adage there is no such thing as a free lunch.
That Free Thing claims that you will get a lot of things for free, clothing, electronics, food, lots of stuff. I liked that part. What I did not like was the price.
Joining the program costs about twenty bucks. That's not free. Then of course is the monthly charge of around ten dollars. That isn't free either.
I think I am better off just taking the $100-plus that I would spend in a year on That Free Thing and just go buy myself something I want. And with luck I will get it with free delivery!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Barcodes
Seems like no matter where you go or what you do you are bound to run into a barcode scanner. Heck, I got a mail the other day from my retirement folks so that I can vote on the Board of Trustees and the return envelope says that the envelope will be scanned with a barcode machine to ensure that it really is me.
Stores have been using barcode scanners for years now. this not only helps them keep track of their inventory but also helps the cash register give the customer the correct price. Inventory control is important, helps the manager know when to re-order items. the correct price is a must, no one wants an unhappy customer.
I like these scanners. When I am in a large store like Walmart I can find one of these and scan an item to see if I can afford it. Sure beats being embarrassed at the checkout line!
If you have any sort of business you need to invest in one or more of these machines. They will help you keep track of what items have sold, what is popular as well as keeping track of your pricing. And the best part is that these scanners are affordable for just about every business, irregardless of size. Got a business? Then check into one of these scanners now!
Stores have been using barcode scanners for years now. this not only helps them keep track of their inventory but also helps the cash register give the customer the correct price. Inventory control is important, helps the manager know when to re-order items. the correct price is a must, no one wants an unhappy customer.
I like these scanners. When I am in a large store like Walmart I can find one of these and scan an item to see if I can afford it. Sure beats being embarrassed at the checkout line!
If you have any sort of business you need to invest in one or more of these machines. They will help you keep track of what items have sold, what is popular as well as keeping track of your pricing. And the best part is that these scanners are affordable for just about every business, irregardless of size. Got a business? Then check into one of these scanners now!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Finally!
When I got pnuemonia back in November and went to hospital with no insurance a young lady came to visit me to tell me I needed to apply for a program called Medi-Cal. Being poor and without insurance I agreed. What's the worst that could happen?
Finally, today, almost 5 months later I got a letter from the Medi-Cal folks. Looks like they have approved my case. Great news since, having been to the hospital twice in that time I owe them around forty thousand dollars.
I am very happy to finally get some relief, not just from those bills, but in knowing that, once I get a card and everything I can go visit a doctor if I need to.
I apologize for not updating this blog the past week or so. I have been extremely busy over on the game site. the boss has taken a leave of absence and left me in charge of the 12 hours of night time moderators. It has been hectic at best.
Finally, today, almost 5 months later I got a letter from the Medi-Cal folks. Looks like they have approved my case. Great news since, having been to the hospital twice in that time I owe them around forty thousand dollars.
I am very happy to finally get some relief, not just from those bills, but in knowing that, once I get a card and everything I can go visit a doctor if I need to.
I apologize for not updating this blog the past week or so. I have been extremely busy over on the game site. the boss has taken a leave of absence and left me in charge of the 12 hours of night time moderators. It has been hectic at best.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Long Week
It is going to be a long week for me. One of the Mods is going away for the week to visit a daughter and I am moving up one shift to cover hers. Not a bad thing really, but the hours will make it seem worse than it really is.
I usually am in the game lobby from 9 p.m. to midnight my time but this week I will be there from midnight to 3 a.m. my time. This time of the day is generally dead in the lobby so it might be hard for me to keep myself entertained and alert. I will do my best though as I don't want to be shirking my mod duties.
I usually am in the game lobby from 9 p.m. to midnight my time but this week I will be there from midnight to 3 a.m. my time. This time of the day is generally dead in the lobby so it might be hard for me to keep myself entertained and alert. I will do my best though as I don't want to be shirking my mod duties.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Video Conference
Once a month all of the Moderators on the game site get together online to talk about what is going on or what will be happening soon. We do this on Skype so that we can hear each other rather than labor over a multitude of text lines.This is important because, as humans, we all talk at the same time seems like and some of us talk really quickly.
One of the things that has been tossed around at these monthly meetings is how cool it would be if, instead of voice chat on Skype, we used video conferencing. This would allow us to not only chat like we do now but would also allow us to see exactly who is talking. Now, that would be nice to see.
It also would allow us to see just what these other moderators look like since some of them do not use their personal photos as avatars so you really don't know what they actually look like. I do use a personal photo so I know they all know how I look and I can only hope that they were not scared when they first saw it.
Video conferencing for us would be fun. For a business group it would be more serious but certainly something worthwhile. Talking on a phone is okay, but with video conferencing you could not only hear what the other person is trying to convey but you could also see the look on their face. So, if you thought they sounded excited you could see that clearly on their face and, hopefully, that excitement would rub off onto you and all the others in the video conference.
One of the things that has been tossed around at these monthly meetings is how cool it would be if, instead of voice chat on Skype, we used video conferencing. This would allow us to not only chat like we do now but would also allow us to see exactly who is talking. Now, that would be nice to see.
It also would allow us to see just what these other moderators look like since some of them do not use their personal photos as avatars so you really don't know what they actually look like. I do use a personal photo so I know they all know how I look and I can only hope that they were not scared when they first saw it.
Video conferencing for us would be fun. For a business group it would be more serious but certainly something worthwhile. Talking on a phone is okay, but with video conferencing you could not only hear what the other person is trying to convey but you could also see the look on their face. So, if you thought they sounded excited you could see that clearly on their face and, hopefully, that excitement would rub off onto you and all the others in the video conference.
Video conferences can, I believe, be a true bonus for businesses, especially if your business is scattered around the globe. The only hard part would be setting a time when everyone is available. We have that problem as two of our moderators reside in Australia and their hours and days are very different than those of us that live in the United States. We manage to find a time that is fairly suitable for all and I'm certain that your business could do likewise.
Need to communicate with people? Then check out the services available on the website and see what video conferencing has to offer you and your business.
Faster Means Slow
One of the games I play on Facebook has had its share of bugs and glitches. They seemed to have everything fixed up for a long period of time and that was great. Now, whenever you go to start the thing the page says it is now faster than ever because they have listened to the players. Sounds good.
The game now loads slower than ever, like it did at the beginning of my playing it. Sometimes the characters are invisible or they walk backwards. Sometimes the food that I have been cooking is not there! Makes it hard to play the game this way.
Faster now means slower I guess in the tech world. Kind of like new and improved products that seem the same as they were in the first place.
I do hope that the folks at Zynga get it straightened out. I like playing that game but I don't want to spend that much time waiting for everything to load properly.
Do me a favor, tech people...don't improve things. Listen to the old adage, if it ain't broke, don't fix it!
The game now loads slower than ever, like it did at the beginning of my playing it. Sometimes the characters are invisible or they walk backwards. Sometimes the food that I have been cooking is not there! Makes it hard to play the game this way.
Faster now means slower I guess in the tech world. Kind of like new and improved products that seem the same as they were in the first place.
I do hope that the folks at Zynga get it straightened out. I like playing that game but I don't want to spend that much time waiting for everything to load properly.
Do me a favor, tech people...don't improve things. Listen to the old adage, if it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Wasteful
A week ago I ordered a new mouse from Tiger Direct on Ebay to use with this laptop. I guess my finders are just not sensitive enough to use the mouse pad on the laptop, it keeps thinking I am trying to click things when I am not, so I needed a regular mouse.
The mouse just came, the UPS man brought it to the door, knocked, and left it there een tho my wife was coming to answer his knock.
This little mouse came in a box that i could fir my laptop in for crying out loud. That's just wastefulness at it's worst. I expected a small box, just the mouse. I got a medium sized box with the mouse inside and a lot of wrapping type paper.
Come on Tiger Direct! I like your company but there is no need to be so wasteful! Your shipping department is showing that it doesn't care about the environment and that's not nice.
The mouse just came, the UPS man brought it to the door, knocked, and left it there een tho my wife was coming to answer his knock.
This little mouse came in a box that i could fir my laptop in for crying out loud. That's just wastefulness at it's worst. I expected a small box, just the mouse. I got a medium sized box with the mouse inside and a lot of wrapping type paper.
Come on Tiger Direct! I like your company but there is no need to be so wasteful! Your shipping department is showing that it doesn't care about the environment and that's not nice.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Diamond Jewelry
One of my online buddies from my game site lives in Florida and has just come back from a few day trip to Key West where he had a wonderful time visiting with friends and family. He also has a girlfriend and so I have to wonder if his trip to Key West did not also include a visit to Key West jewelry to perhaps check out their selection of diamond jewelry and engagement rings. He really hasn't said much about his trip which is unusual so I have to wonder, although I am not going to pry like a nosy busybody.
You do not have to live in Florida to avail yourselves of the fine jewelry that is available. Diamonds International, the company that runs Key West has various locations around the country and some in the Caribbean Islands. And, of course, you can shop online there as well.
Just for visiting the site you can also choose some free jewelry. You know me, I love the word free! For instance you can get this lovely bracelet for just the $4.45 shipping costs:
You do not have to live in Florida to avail yourselves of the fine jewelry that is available. Diamonds International, the company that runs Key West has various locations around the country and some in the Caribbean Islands. And, of course, you can shop online there as well.
Just for visiting the site you can also choose some free jewelry. You know me, I love the word free! For instance you can get this lovely bracelet for just the $4.45 shipping costs:
If you are in the market for fine jewelry I strongly suggest that you check out the items at Key West and make your lover or even yourself very happy.
Music And Cake
I was sitting here writing the last blog entry while my wife was looking at some Avon magazines that were just dropped off a little while ago. Suddenly she starts to chuckle so I have to ask what is so funny in that Avon book. A musical cake server.
Now, I am surprised that my wife would laugh at such a thing. From a male standpoint, I just roll my eyes at such things, thinking this must be a woman thing.
The only time I can think of when you have music and cake is birthdays and you have just sung Happy Birthday to the birthday person so why on earth would you need a musical cake server?
There must be some reason that I haven't thought of and there must be lots of folks out there that think this is a great idea otherwise I am certain that it would not be in an Avon book.
Must be a woman thing...
Now, I am surprised that my wife would laugh at such a thing. From a male standpoint, I just roll my eyes at such things, thinking this must be a woman thing.
The only time I can think of when you have music and cake is birthdays and you have just sung Happy Birthday to the birthday person so why on earth would you need a musical cake server?
There must be some reason that I haven't thought of and there must be lots of folks out there that think this is a great idea otherwise I am certain that it would not be in an Avon book.
Must be a woman thing...
Free Love
Everything seems to be computerized these days. Our lives are run by computers, from work to the cars that we drive. So, why not love? We are all busy, and many people spend almost their entire day online. Makes it hard to meet someone and ask them for a date. This is why there are so many free online dating sites out there.
Are you Zyngle (that's pronounced single by the way)? Looking for love in all the wrong places? You'd like to try these online dating services out but you just don't have the time or the inclination to fill out long-winded surveys and questionairres about yourself. Zyngle makes the process of online dating simple.
Just answer a few simple and easy questions, upload a photo of yourself and you're done. The Zyngle matchmaking system will then suggest possible matches in your area. The rest is up to you and them.
Online dating has been around for a long time. But Zyngle has only been around for about a year, making it the new kid on the internet block. But, don't let their newness worry you. Internet people are always there when it comes to new so you are bound to find lots of people out there just like you, looking for a date and a relationship.
The best part of Zyngle? It is absolutely free. No money out of your pocket for them means that you'll have more to spend on a date once you find a match that you like. Free is always good!
Are you Zyngle (that's pronounced single by the way)? Looking for love in all the wrong places? You'd like to try these online dating services out but you just don't have the time or the inclination to fill out long-winded surveys and questionairres about yourself. Zyngle makes the process of online dating simple.
Just answer a few simple and easy questions, upload a photo of yourself and you're done. The Zyngle matchmaking system will then suggest possible matches in your area. The rest is up to you and them.
Online dating has been around for a long time. But Zyngle has only been around for about a year, making it the new kid on the internet block. But, don't let their newness worry you. Internet people are always there when it comes to new so you are bound to find lots of people out there just like you, looking for a date and a relationship.
The best part of Zyngle? It is absolutely free. No money out of your pocket for them means that you'll have more to spend on a date once you find a match that you like. Free is always good!
Too Strange
The weird weather continues/ Spring may be here but Winter keeps trying to pop back in and take over. Yesterday was sunny, although not hot. Today is cloudy and cold.
My wife went out walking to go and pay a bill and came home saying it was cold out there. But, she sits here sweating now because she is hot.
Weird, weird, weather here.
My wife went out walking to go and pay a bill and came home saying it was cold out there. But, she sits here sweating now because she is hot.
Weird, weird, weather here.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Spa Covers
With the nicer weather coming it's time once again to think about the hot days of Summer and how to keep yourself cooler or at least to relax from the heat by relaxing in a hot tub or a spa.
Unfortunately, while these two things are great to have, they do require some maintenance and cleaning on a regular basis. The easiest thing to help you out with this maintenance is to have spa covers.
A cover will assist you in keeping out bugs and leaves and whatever else you may have flying through the air in your location. Hard to relax if first you have to clean things up before you can get into the spa.
Another great reason to have a spa cover is to keep others out that shouldn't be there. Not just neighbors, but any small children as well. Like with a swimming pool a spa can be a hazardous place for small children. Keeping your spa covered ensures that these small children will not sneak into the spa and perhaps drown.
Along with the spa covers that they sell, this website also offers some items you might also wish to have handy, like a redwood bar with seats so that you can entertain along with having the spa. Heck, they even offer towels for sale, a convenient item for when you get out of the spa or hot tub.
So, if you have a spa or hot tub you owe it to yourself to take a look at the covers that are for sale on this website. Once you see how beneficial these covers can be you'll be glad that you did.
Unfortunately, while these two things are great to have, they do require some maintenance and cleaning on a regular basis. The easiest thing to help you out with this maintenance is to have spa covers.
A cover will assist you in keeping out bugs and leaves and whatever else you may have flying through the air in your location. Hard to relax if first you have to clean things up before you can get into the spa.
Another great reason to have a spa cover is to keep others out that shouldn't be there. Not just neighbors, but any small children as well. Like with a swimming pool a spa can be a hazardous place for small children. Keeping your spa covered ensures that these small children will not sneak into the spa and perhaps drown.
Along with the spa covers that they sell, this website also offers some items you might also wish to have handy, like a redwood bar with seats so that you can entertain along with having the spa. Heck, they even offer towels for sale, a convenient item for when you get out of the spa or hot tub.
So, if you have a spa or hot tub you owe it to yourself to take a look at the covers that are for sale on this website. Once you see how beneficial these covers can be you'll be glad that you did.
Weeds
We have had a very wet Winter and the yard at my house shows that fact. The weeds are green as can be and very tall. When the wind blows through here it reminds me of a wheat field.
I do not mind those weeds, perhaps because I rarely go outside to walk through them. Unfortunately the city I live in does mind those weeds because they sent a letter to this address saying that they don't like the "landscape" of my yard and if I do not remedy this problem they will fine me $500.
So I am in the market for a cheap person that will mow away my weeds just to satisfy the City.
Personally I'd rather mow down the foolish people that make such laws as this. These are the same people that moan and groan if people plant things that require lots of water to maintain. Wish they would make up their minds, plants that require lots of water or things that simply grow on their own.
I do not mind those weeds, perhaps because I rarely go outside to walk through them. Unfortunately the city I live in does mind those weeds because they sent a letter to this address saying that they don't like the "landscape" of my yard and if I do not remedy this problem they will fine me $500.
So I am in the market for a cheap person that will mow away my weeds just to satisfy the City.
Personally I'd rather mow down the foolish people that make such laws as this. These are the same people that moan and groan if people plant things that require lots of water to maintain. Wish they would make up their minds, plants that require lots of water or things that simply grow on their own.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Scrubs
No, not the television show called Scrubs, real, genuine scrubs like medical people wear. They are big and roomy and comfortable to wear.
Having just spent a few days visiting the hospital this Winter I got to see a lot of nurses uniforms. Although, truth be known, I'd rather have skipped that pleasure but I had no choice in the matter, my body needed help and that help could only come from the hospital. Of course it is always nice to see the nurses, busy folks that they are, trying their best to ensure that the patients are well cared for.
They all wore scrubs. The nurses, the cleaning crew, the technicians. This is the standard garb for hospital staff and they seem to enjoy wearing them. Perhaps because today they come in such a wide variety of colors, patterns and prints. No longer are these folks stuck with hospital white.
If you work in a medical place you can always use more scrub sets and this website has a large variety of scrubs from many companies. Heck, even if you don't work as a medical professional but just are looking for something comfortable to wear in the garden or out in the garage, this website has scrubs you will enjoy as well.
But, I must ask you to hurry. There is a price increase coming soon and now is the time to buy and save.
This website also offers you the ease of ordering and using checkout with Amazon. So, get yourself over there and order yourself some scrubs.
And, if so inclined, you can pretend to be your favorite character from the television show called Scrubs.
Having just spent a few days visiting the hospital this Winter I got to see a lot of nurses uniforms. Although, truth be known, I'd rather have skipped that pleasure but I had no choice in the matter, my body needed help and that help could only come from the hospital. Of course it is always nice to see the nurses, busy folks that they are, trying their best to ensure that the patients are well cared for.
They all wore scrubs. The nurses, the cleaning crew, the technicians. This is the standard garb for hospital staff and they seem to enjoy wearing them. Perhaps because today they come in such a wide variety of colors, patterns and prints. No longer are these folks stuck with hospital white.
If you work in a medical place you can always use more scrub sets and this website has a large variety of scrubs from many companies. Heck, even if you don't work as a medical professional but just are looking for something comfortable to wear in the garden or out in the garage, this website has scrubs you will enjoy as well.
But, I must ask you to hurry. There is a price increase coming soon and now is the time to buy and save.
This website also offers you the ease of ordering and using checkout with Amazon. So, get yourself over there and order yourself some scrubs.
And, if so inclined, you can pretend to be your favorite character from the television show called Scrubs.
Crazy Weather
Spring is here and with it comes the strangest weather of the year. Yesterday and the day before were hot, almost summer-like, with temperatures around 90.
Today it say it is 70 degrees outside but I find that hard to believe. It is windy and cold out there. I know this because I went outside to wait for a cab. I looked out the window and it looked nice enough so I skipped my jacket. That was a mistake.
Sitting out by the sidewalk waiting I just got cold, then colder. Finally I gave up and came back into the house where it was nice and warm and waited inside for the cab.
On the ride to cash my check and back even the cab driver grumbled about how strange the weather is. He told me he had just yesterday turned the heater in his house off and set up the air conditioning instead. Now today is cold and he is thinking perhaps he better light the heater back up.
I never turn the pilot off on my heater because I have lived here too long to not know better. Spring may have sprung but we are not done with the cold weather completely and today is the proof of that.
I am looking forward to Summer and it cannot come fast enough to suit me. I'd rather be too hot that be cold.
Today it say it is 70 degrees outside but I find that hard to believe. It is windy and cold out there. I know this because I went outside to wait for a cab. I looked out the window and it looked nice enough so I skipped my jacket. That was a mistake.
Sitting out by the sidewalk waiting I just got cold, then colder. Finally I gave up and came back into the house where it was nice and warm and waited inside for the cab.
On the ride to cash my check and back even the cab driver grumbled about how strange the weather is. He told me he had just yesterday turned the heater in his house off and set up the air conditioning instead. Now today is cold and he is thinking perhaps he better light the heater back up.
I never turn the pilot off on my heater because I have lived here too long to not know better. Spring may have sprung but we are not done with the cold weather completely and today is the proof of that.
I am looking forward to Summer and it cannot come fast enough to suit me. I'd rather be too hot that be cold.
Stands And Mounts
Sounds like something one would describe pertaining to a horse rider, but that is not the topic of this post. No horses here, only audio-visual equipment, primarily television stands and mounts for wide screen televisions and stereo equipment like speakers.
We've come a long, long way from the black and white television sets of my childhood, with tiny screens and one single speaker. Todays sets are fancier than ever, with wide screens and thin sets and, on some,fancy stereo sound systems that give you the feel of being in a movie theater with surround sound.
Playing your favorite movies on either DVD or Blu-Ray discs has never been more enjoyable but there is first the decision of where to place your set and mount the equipment. That's where this website comes into play. They have a wide selection of mounts and stands that can help you get the best out of your system. They also have furniture that can truly give you that movie theater feel. Kick back and totally immerse yourself in your favorite movie with these chairs.
Don't need anything quite that elaborate? Not to worry, they also have entertainment centers that will store your television set or stereo equipment.'
Whatever your audio-visual needs may be, check out what they have to offer and get ready to enjoy your movies or your music.
We've come a long, long way from the black and white television sets of my childhood, with tiny screens and one single speaker. Todays sets are fancier than ever, with wide screens and thin sets and, on some,fancy stereo sound systems that give you the feel of being in a movie theater with surround sound.
Playing your favorite movies on either DVD or Blu-Ray discs has never been more enjoyable but there is first the decision of where to place your set and mount the equipment. That's where this website comes into play. They have a wide selection of mounts and stands that can help you get the best out of your system. They also have furniture that can truly give you that movie theater feel. Kick back and totally immerse yourself in your favorite movie with these chairs.
Don't need anything quite that elaborate? Not to worry, they also have entertainment centers that will store your television set or stereo equipment.'
Whatever your audio-visual needs may be, check out what they have to offer and get ready to enjoy your movies or your music.
I'm An Idiot
Probably wasn't much doubt of that to anyone that knows me, but it is the truth, I am an idiot.
Had a terrible day so far. Woke up much later than we had all intended to with a spine that hated me. I could hardly move. Went into the living room and collapsed in my chair.
Had a cigarette as usual, got up and managed to get to the kitchen for a cup of coffee and came back to this chair and my laptop. So far, so good.
Then I had a coughing fit. A lot of mucus in there again, dammit. This upset my lovely wife who decided this was a good time to bitch at me about smoking too much. This did not sit well with me and I got bitchy back. This upset my wife greatly and she went into the bedroom and got dressed and left the house.
The girl came back a few minutes later and got on my ass, being she is 19 and an expert on love and all. I wasn't buying anything she was telling me so I told her to tell her Mom to get her ass back in the house. She told me that wasn't likely to happen and that made me angrier so I just said that's too damn bad and went to use the bathroom.
I got dressed and called a cab so I could go and cash my check and get the money order so I can pay the rent. I have had several phone calls and test messages from the girl so I know that they are okay although I know that they are still very angry with me.
*sigh* I am an idiot, what can I say. My Irish temper is no good, nor is my German stubbornness. Although I am feeling fine as far as the coughing goes, I do not feel fine as far as my wife is concerned. I screwed up and I am an idiot.
Had a terrible day so far. Woke up much later than we had all intended to with a spine that hated me. I could hardly move. Went into the living room and collapsed in my chair.
Had a cigarette as usual, got up and managed to get to the kitchen for a cup of coffee and came back to this chair and my laptop. So far, so good.
Then I had a coughing fit. A lot of mucus in there again, dammit. This upset my lovely wife who decided this was a good time to bitch at me about smoking too much. This did not sit well with me and I got bitchy back. This upset my wife greatly and she went into the bedroom and got dressed and left the house.
The girl came back a few minutes later and got on my ass, being she is 19 and an expert on love and all. I wasn't buying anything she was telling me so I told her to tell her Mom to get her ass back in the house. She told me that wasn't likely to happen and that made me angrier so I just said that's too damn bad and went to use the bathroom.
I got dressed and called a cab so I could go and cash my check and get the money order so I can pay the rent. I have had several phone calls and test messages from the girl so I know that they are okay although I know that they are still very angry with me.
*sigh* I am an idiot, what can I say. My Irish temper is no good, nor is my German stubbornness. Although I am feeling fine as far as the coughing goes, I do not feel fine as far as my wife is concerned. I screwed up and I am an idiot.
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