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.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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.
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.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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.
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.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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.
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.
Monday, July 12, 2010
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.
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.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
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
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
Friday, July 9, 2010
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.
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.
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