tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32189853765324626252024-03-05T08:35:02.834-05:00My Deal ReviewShop Smart, Save MoneyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-61704552962222331152011-09-23T22:39:00.000-04:002011-09-23T22:39:36.498-04:002003 Mathcounts Chapter level questionsI have collected some old actual Mathcounts contest questions, I will find time to post at FinanceHubs.com's kids forum as I am a moderator of that forum.<br />
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Please feel free to go there to <b>check it out<a href="http://financehubs.com/kids-hub/89-get-these-math-books-stop-spending-another-penny.html"></a></b>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-64650952162751887042011-02-28T09:57:00.000-05:002011-02-28T09:57:59.729-05:002010 AMC 10 Questions and Answers are available nowThe 2011 AMC 10 questions and answers are available now, they are pretty big files, I have attached them in a post I made at the <b><a href="http://financehubs.com/kids-hub/894-2011-amc-10b-questions-answers.html">Kids' forum of FinanceHubs.com</a></b>, check it out.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-70570983294327692782011-02-08T20:14:00.001-05:002011-02-08T20:16:43.934-05:00Hard Math for Middle School - IMLEM Plus EditionFor parents who are looking for appropriate math training materials, in addition to the books I absolutely recommend (see my post in the <b><a href="http://financehubs.com/kids-hub/89-get-these-math-books-stop-spending-another-penny.html">FinanceHubs</a></b> forum), there is another great book for the middle school level (or advanced elementary school level) kids. Here is the description of the book:<br />
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The IMLEM Plus edition of Hard Math is designed for students participating in both the Intermediate Math League of Eastern Massachusetts and Mathcounts. The topics align with modern middle school curricula: fractions, decimals, percents, prime factorization, plane and spatial geometry, probability, statistics, combinatorics, algebra, modular arithmetic, etc. But Hard Math challenges students to develop a deeper understanding: it asks much harder questions than standard texts and teaches the material and problem solving strategies students need to attack them. For example, rather than asking students to write 2/5 as a decimal, it might ask students to use the fact that 99999 = 9 × 41 × 271 to find the tenth digit in the decimal expansion for 1/271. <br />
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The organization of the book is designed to serve IMLEM students' needs: the first five chapters cover exactly what students should learn for each of IMLEM's monthly contests. But the text can also serve students preparing for other math contests or as general enrichment. <br />
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The author Glenn Ellison is the Gregory K. Palm Professor of Economics at MIT and a parent volunteer at Bigelow Middle School. He didn't have the opportunity to participate in math contests in junior high, but was a member of the Harvard math team which won the national championship on the 1985 Putnam exam.<br />
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Amazon has the book for only $12, with excellent reader reviews. <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1453814450?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1453814450">Check it out</a></b>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-83953660455309281462011-02-01T20:52:00.000-05:002011-02-01T20:52:46.039-05:00Math books and materials for kidsHomeschooling? Struggle with the right math materials for your children? Blogger doesn't allow me to post attachments, so I posted a quite comprehensive list of math resources that every parent should have at a parenting forum, <b><a href="http://financehubs.com/young-parents-hub/581-math-books-resources-young-kids.html">check it out</a></b>.<br />
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Don't buy those books from <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Dnb_sb_noss%26field-keywords%3Dmini%2520math%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957">Amazon</a></b>, instead, check out your library first, it's all free!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-13189975390175369262011-01-26T08:44:00.000-05:002011-01-26T08:44:39.394-05:00Get HTC EVO 4G Phone For Only $100Great news for consumers -<br />
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Amazon has now lowered the <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003N9B3CY?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003N9B3CY">HTC EVO 4G</a></b> to an affordable price of $100, that is an all time low price. <br />
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Not sure how long this deal will last, though.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-86449819635706294112011-01-25T09:08:00.000-05:002011-01-25T09:08:54.235-05:00Could a $35 toaster be better than a $100 toaster?Here is a proof that good deal does exist, but it takes discovery ...<br />
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Based on this <b><a href="http://financehubs.com/home-maintenance/491-could-%2435-toaster-better-than-%24100-toaster.html">Financehubs.com post</a></b>, you could spend $100 on a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&ref_=nb_sb_noss&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Adelonghi%20dtt312&field-keywords=delonghi%20dtt312&url=search-alias%3Daps&ajr=3">DeLonghi DTT312 toaster</a> which is good, but you could also just spend $35 on a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&x=0&ref_=nb_sb_noss&y=0&field-keywords=hamilton%20beach%20digital%2022502&url=search-alias%3Daps">Hamilton Beach Digital 22502 toaster</a> which is even better!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-45112787796768352922011-01-24T12:00:00.000-05:002011-01-24T12:00:48.094-05:00Get HTC EVO Shift 4G For Under $90Competition is good for consumers. Based on a post at <b><a href="http://financehubs.com/gadgets-r-us/467-sprints-htc-evo-shift-4g-now-only-%2489.html">FinanceHubs.com</a></b>, right now, we are seeing some healthy competition among Amazon, Wirefly and Sprint on HTC EVO Shift 4G phone.<br />
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Sprint on its website has the $149.99 price tag, Wirefly has the $119.99 price tag, and the winner is Amazon, which shows <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HFRN2M?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004HFRN2M">$89.99</a></b>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-21522196330640006922011-01-22T21:50:00.002-05:002011-01-26T08:46:35.074-05:00Want to get FREE food on your birthday?You will have plenty of choices! Don't you hate birthday only comes once a year?<br />
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(Please verify with the restaurant in your area to make sure!)<br />
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(If you want to get other FREE non-food stuff, please see my other post at the <b><a href="http://financehubs.com">FinanceHubs</a></b> <b><a href="http://financehubs.com/free-nearly-free-stuff/446-growing-truly-free-list.html">here</a></b>.)<br />
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ALFY'S PIZZA - free mini pizza<br />
ALL-AMERICAN CAFE - free dessert<br />
APPLEBEES - free dessert<br />
AUSTIN GRILL - Register First - free meal<br />
BAKERS SQUARE - free pie<br />
BANDIDO'S - free entree<br />
BANJARA INDIAN CUISINE - free meal<br />
BASKIN ROBBINS - free ice cream treat<br />
BEACHES RESTAURANT - free meal<br />
BENIHANA'S JAPANESE RESTAURANT - free dinner WITH 3 other paying guests ( Verify first with your local )<br />
BENNIGANS - free dessert + song<br />
BERN'S - free meal<br />
BILL KNAPP'S - gives adults a % discount equal to age; plus a free bday cake (w/purchase of a meal) during the week of your B-day<br />
BLACK BRISKEE - free meal<br />
BOB'S BIG BOY - free hot fudge ice cream<br />
BRUSTER'S - free waffle cone on your birthday <br />
BURGER KING - free kids meal to all kids club members<br />
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN - Register First - free kids meal during the month of their birthday<br />
CAPTAIN D'S BIRTHDAY CLUB - free two-piece meal at sign-up and once a year on your birthday<br />
CAPTAIN DIZZY'S CAR WASH - free car wash<br />
CARROWS - free cake<br />
CATTLEMEN'S - free dessert and cowboy hat<br />
CHARLIE BROWNS RESTAURANTS - free meal for "Handshake Club" members<br />
CHARLIE'S SEAFOOD - free meal<br />
CHEVY'S - free dessert and sombrero<br />
CHILI'S - free desert on your birthday<br />
CHIPS N GIGGLES - free meal<br />
CLAIM JUMPER - Free Dessert<br />
CROWN THEATRES - Buy One Movie Ticket, Get One Free<br />
CRAZY BUFFET - free meal<br />
DAVE AND BUSTERS - $5 game card credit<br />
DENNY'S - free meal (said to be only kids under 10 now)<br />
DESPARADOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT - free meal<br />
DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT - free meal<br />
DUKE'S CHOWDER HOUSE - b1g1 coupons (register first). FREE dinner for your birthday!<br />
EL CHICOS - free dessert<br />
ERNIE'S STEAKHOUSE - free meal<br />
FAMOUS DAVE'S BARBEQUE - free meal (w/advance signup)<br />
FIREHOUSE SUBS - free sub (must sign up for birthday club)<br />
FUDDRUCKERS - free burger<br />
FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB - free cake (party of 5 min.; 2 drink min.)<br />
GRILLFISH - free meal<br />
HANA JAPAN - free meal<br />
HARD ROCK CAFE - free dessert<br />
HOMETOWN BUFFET - free birthday cake<br />
HOULIHAN'S RESTAURANT - free entree<br />
HOLLYWOOD VIDEO - one free video rental<br />
HOOTERS - free song + tshirt<br />
HOSS'S STEAK HOUSE AND RESTAURANT - free cake + song<br />
IHOP- free meal<br />
JOE'S CRAB SHACK - free cake<br />
JT WHEATFIELDS - free coupon in phone book<br />
KING BUFFET - free meal<br />
LADONNA - free meal<br />
LOMBARDI'S IN BALLARD - Register First - free meal w/another during month of birthday<br />
LOTUS - free meal<br />
LUTHERS BBQ - free stuff (varies) for "Great Rewards" members<br />
MACARONI GRILL - free dessert + OPERA-style "Happy birthday" song<br />
MAGGIANOS - $10 Off purchase of $20 (sign up in advance)<br />
MARIE CALENDERS - free dessert<br />
MAX AND ERMA - free $5 dessert<br />
MEXICAN VILLAGE - free meal<br />
MOONIES DINER - free meal<br />
MUCKLESHOOT CASINO - free sushi dinner + player's club points<br />
NEWICK'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS - free entree<br />
NITTY GRITTY - free drink + souvenir glass<br />
OKAYAMA RESTAURANT - free meal<br />
OLD SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE - free meal<br />
ONAMI - free dinner WITH 3 other people paying<br />
OUTBACK Steakhouse - free dessert + song<br />
PANCAKE HOUSE - free entree<br />
PAPPA'S RESTAURANTS - free dessert<br />
PARADISO'S - free meal<br />
PERKIN'S - free stack of pancakes<br />
PF CHANGS - free cake or cheesecake<br />
PIZZA EXPRESS - free meal<br />
PONCHO'S - free meal, dessert & picture<br />
PROVINO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT - free $10.99 meal and ice cream dessert<br />
Radisson - free entree in their 12th floor restaurant<br />
REAL SEAFOOD COMPANY - free meal and dessert<br />
RED ROBINS - Register First - free burger coupon / discount coupon<br />
RICE & COMPANY - free meal for Robinson Rewards Club members<br />
ROCK BOTTOM - free appetizer for Mug Club members<br />
ROUND TABLE - free personal pizza<br />
RUBY TUESDAY - free burger and fries (must sign up for their newsletter to receive this offer)<br />
SCALINI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT - up to 10.95 off pasta specialties<br />
SHEPARD'S BUFFET - free dinner buffet w/3 other paid customers<br />
STEAK AND ALE - free mini choco cake<br />
STEAK-N-SHAKE - free dinner for "birthday club" kids<br />
TGI FRIDAYS - Free birthday Dessert<br />
THE 99 - free meal<br />
THE BARNSIDER'S/DEPOT RESTAURANTS - 1/2 off meal + cake & song<br />
THE LOFT - free meal<br />
THE PALM - 3lb lobster (must be a member/register first)<br />
THE PARADISO - free entree + sombrero & song<br />
THE VINE TAVERN - free meal<br />
TODAI SEAFOOD BUFFET - Free Meal or voucher for Meal Next Visit<br />
TONY ROMA'S - free dessert, free meal<br />
UP THE CREEK - free meal and dessert<br />
VACCARO'S ITALIAN PASTRY SHOP - free dessert and drink<br />
WENDY'S - free kids meal to all kids club members<br />
Z' TEJAS - Register First - $15 coupon for the month of your birthday<br />
ZIO'S - free dessert mini pizzaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-1248364861107509592011-01-18T09:26:00.002-05:002011-01-18T09:26:26.771-05:00Amazon is having HTC EVO 4G Phone Onsale Right NowAt only $99, while Sprint's website still has it for $199.<br />
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Get it while it's still available at <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003N9B3CY?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003N9B3CY">Amazon</a></b>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-63860047799945788942011-01-14T17:57:00.001-05:002011-01-14T17:57:39.868-05:00How to Save on Wireless Call ExpensesTwo ways:<br />
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<b>a. Use the carrier endorsed Skype app</b><br />
For example, when you use Verizon Skype app, you can make Skype-to-Skype calls without deducting minutes from your voice service plan. And you can make inexpensive international Skype Out calls with rates starting around 2 cents a minute.<br />
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<b>b. Download Skype over Wi-Fi on your own</b><br />
The carrier provided Skype only works on its network. But the Skype over Wi-Fi enables you to bypass the wireless phone network when making phone calls. This is especially important when you travel overseas, by using Skype over Wi-Fi, you can save hefty roaming charges.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-74648067017598362322011-01-13T08:40:00.000-05:002011-01-13T08:40:53.165-05:00Samsung Galaxy Tab Under $300If you have been waiting for that magic number: below $300, you got it.<br />
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Sprint has lowered the Samsung Galaxy Tab price down to $299 (with a 2 year contract, of course). This really meets lots of people's expectations on price level.<br />
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What makes the Galaxy Tab different from the smartphone you already have? The screen size!<br />
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The leap from 4 inches to 7 inches makes the difference between squinting to see content and being able to relax and actually enjoy a video wherever you go. I use iPad, but despite it's gorgeous and sleek, it's just too heavy to put into a pocket and carry around with me wherever I go. However, I just can't complain its 10 inches screen size whenever I use it, although its price really sets me back a bit compared with the under $300 Samsung Galaxy Tab.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-79040708313626537212011-01-12T09:31:00.002-05:002011-01-12T09:31:50.975-05:00Get Sprint's HTC EVO Shift 4G For Only $100You know, Sprint's latest 4G phone (with a physical keyboard) is priced at $150. <br />
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But <b><a href="http://mobility.dell.com">Dell Mobility</a></b> is offering it for only $100. You can't get it cheaper elsewhere.<br />
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This is probably a promotional deal, so you have to act fast.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-55494434887886082062011-01-11T08:53:00.001-05:002011-01-11T08:53:54.347-05:00FREE Smartphones from Best BuySanta Clause hasn't left us, yet!<br />
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Best Buy is offering HTC’s Droid, running Android 2.1, is free with a two-year deal on Verizon, HTC’s Aria also sports a free offer for AT&T.<br />
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Other good, although not free, deals include Nexus S phone on the T-Mobile network for $199 for a two-year commitment.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-18824419577310821762011-01-09T19:39:00.001-05:002011-01-09T19:40:32.325-05:00Battle Hymn of the Tiger MotherThis is a brief review of the book "<b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CLYKLI?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004CLYKLI">Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother</a></b>" by Amy Chua. <br />
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Are Chinese parents better at raising children than Western ones? Have you ever threatened to burn your child's stuffed animals if he or she doesn't improve piano playing? Do you believe in nothing is fun until you are good at it? Do you intervene your child's project and demand a better one before bringing to the school? Do you have children at home laboring over violin, piano, math, books and you feel gratifying? Do you believe in hard work produces accomplishment which leads to confidence and yet more accomplishment?<br />
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Most importantly, does becoming super-accomplished make up for years of stress? <br />
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Whether you are a believer or disbeliever of the above theories, as a parent, you will find the book by Amy Chua (a professor at Yale and has a Jewish husband who plays a secondary role in rearing the children) very interesting and informative to read. Once you pick it up, you just can't stop reading it, and more than likely you will stop your spouse as you will find many things to share with him or her.<br />
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The book just came to the market and has both hardcover and kindle versions available at <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594202842?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1594202842">Amazon</a></b> for less than $15.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-76345352117851708802011-01-08T22:52:00.000-05:002011-01-08T22:52:43.100-05:00You Need to Try Robotics MintAlthough as a cheapskate, I will recommend you cleaning your room by yourself, rather than relying on a robot. But, if your time is more valuable, the <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00408PCEW?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00408PCEW">Evolutionary Robotics Mint</a></b> is a must. Roomba or Neato XV? That's too yestyear!<br />
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Why, the Rob Mint has several standout features:<br />
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a. It really knows which areas of the room have been cleaned, which areas need extra efforts and it will really do it, energetically!<br />
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b. It can avoid those traps such as stairways intelligently, try it yourself!<br />
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c. It will leave your floor drier even than you mop it yourself!<br />
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d. It's very quiet.<br />
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e. It has a long battery life to keep it working, and can turn off by itself when it's done.<br />
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f. Most importantly, it really works in terms of cleaning a room, especially a really dirty place, just leave it to Rob Mint.<br />
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g. Oh, unlike some other gadgets, it's just foolproof to use, very easy to read instruction and get it going.<br />
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The only drawback? It will set you back for $200 at <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00408PCEW?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00408PCEW">Amazon</a></b>. Not sure you can get it cheaper anywhere else.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-47900623369897712562011-01-07T17:32:00.001-05:002011-01-07T17:32:53.146-05:00Save Energy Cost is EasyAre you interested in energy diet for your home?<br />
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Even if you did in the past, there is no easy way to do it. Not anymore.<br />
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Design-friendly products are coming to market, for example, <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003P2UMP8?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003P2UMP8">Belkin's Conserve Insight device</a></b>, it makes it easy to be smart about energy. <br />
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You can see how much your devices cost to use on a yearly or monthly basis so you can make better energy decisions. In addition, you will discover your true environmental impact.<br />
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Sounds like a win-win between you and earth. It's inexpensive as well, only $30 at <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003P2UMP8?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003P2UMP8">Amazon</a></b>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-52077052921016460502011-01-03T08:20:00.000-05:002011-01-03T08:20:45.661-05:00The smart way to shop mobile devicesIf you are looking for a new phone or a tablet, the smart way to shop nowadays is not to go to the carrier store, instead, do the following:<br />
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<b>a. Visit the retail stores</b> such as RadioShack, BestBuy, or Walmart. They offer almost all carriers' phones and other mobile devices side by side. This is very important, not price per se, but so you can feel and touch the different phones, it's especially important for people who want to compare iPad and Galaxy Tab.<br />
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<b>b. When you are done your research, jog down the price point, don't reach to your wallet yet</b>. Instead, go home and hit the web, typically web retailers with their lower overhead costs, can afford better prices, and no tax and shipping cost, for the same item at the brick and motar stores. <br />
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Worried about customer service and return service? That's the reason you want to shop at reputible etailers such as <b><a href="http://amzn.to/dLEvZa">Amazon </a></b>only.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-48797862589003714182011-01-02T00:07:00.001-05:002011-01-02T00:09:17.460-05:00Hello 2011Did you make your new year's resolution? I made mine -<br />
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Research more deals, post more blogposts, and get more readers!<br />
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In fact, I am pretty confident I already secured the "get more readers" part, as I recently became a moderator of a young forum - <b><a href="http://www.financehubs.com">FinanceHubs.com</a></b>, I want to do a little commercial for it - it has tons of subforums that literally cover all aspects of our daily lives, such as how to get more pay on your job, how to make a little more on your side business, how to save on home maintenance, how to get the best credit card deals, how to save for child's college, how to become a landlord, how to invest, how to ... you name it. <br />
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Put simply, it's goal is to let ordinary people like us share our wisdoms so together we can make more and save more! Sounds a noble goal to me!<br />
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They are still recruiting moderators, I will encourage you <b><a href="http://www.financehubs.com">give it</a></b> a try as well! <br />
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Good luck in 2011!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-41234404584634750392010-12-21T22:02:00.001-05:002010-12-21T22:04:25.951-05:00Streaming Movies on TV - What to Expect in 2011Streaming movies to the largest screen available in any household - TV - has been a hot field lately. This is really good news for consumers as it means competition, here is a brief review of them:<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.netflix.com">Netflix</a></b> - the most famous one. It recently even started offering streaming only plan for access to its vast online video library for only $8 a month.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.vudu.com">Vudu</a></b> (bought by Walmart in March 2010) - a competitor of Netflix looks to differentiate with the quality of its streams (HDX movies with 1080p streaming format and optimized for screens 40 inches or larger) and the newness of its releases (many titles arrive at the same time they are released in video stores).<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.comcast.com">Comcast</a></b> - it offers free streaming for most shows on its network to paid subscribers through its Xfinity program. Those who get HBO, for example, can stream this season's episodes of "Boardwalk Empire" at no additional charge; some complete back episodes for series like "Dexter" are similarly available. Further offerings can be had on an a la carte basis for rental.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.greencine.com">GreenCine</a></b> - it focuses on independent, international and documentary films. (Its sex-oriented division, AdultCine, is self-explanatory.)<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.vod.com">VOD</a></b> - it sells minutes of viewing time, which can then be spent on its catalog. <br />
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Crackle - it streams Sony movies and some TV shows free, with commercial interruption.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.hulu.com">Hulu</a></b> - it offers both free and paid plans. With the paid plan, for a monthly fee, users can watch every episode from the current season of a host of shows and offers increased access to older shows.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.timewarner.com">Time Warner</a></b> - it recently announced a plan to stream HD and 3-D movies shortly after they hit theaters. You bet other companies have similar plans.<br />
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<b><a href="href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Dnb_sb_noss%26field-keywords%3Dvideo%2520on%2520demand%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957">Amazon on Demand</a></b> - it offers individual rentals, but users download the movies instead of streaming them. (For example, you can own the classical "<b><a href="href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Dnb_sb_noss%26field-keywords%3Dvideo%2520on%2520demand%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957">White Christmas</a></b>" for only $4.99) <br />
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For consumers holding off on streaming movies because the desired selection or quality isn't available yet, give it a minute. It'll be here in 2011.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-48450057119868279782010-12-20T14:44:00.002-05:002010-12-20T14:48:03.673-05:00iPad - My Love and Hate to It<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCaAIPa1T1QFEvtx8UPGxFBKFSM6yrWnj8ijOAu9Ke-vlg56nMc8e1Y6pwyD6T2KB7XJ6EQXnGfIbq5kgtuUeMFIDy8ftgTFh57b5f1FYOudxAMMMSfMoq7cRHjuVH4q-mn0oXneGKO4M/s1600/iPad+case.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="300" width="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCaAIPa1T1QFEvtx8UPGxFBKFSM6yrWnj8ijOAu9Ke-vlg56nMc8e1Y6pwyD6T2KB7XJ6EQXnGfIbq5kgtuUeMFIDy8ftgTFh57b5f1FYOudxAMMMSfMoq7cRHjuVH4q-mn0oXneGKO4M/s320/iPad+case.jpg" /></a></div><br />
I’ve been using iPad for a while by now, and some people asked me why I spend hundreds of dollars on a gadget with functions that could be performed by a lot other less expensive gadgets. Well, you know for a deal junkie, I only spend money when I see absolute value. <br />
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First of all, my iPad has replaced my Kindle. The Kindle App for the iPad makes all of my Kindle books available and even synchronizes where I am in each book between my Kindle and my iPad. Since I’m already taking my iPad with me anywhere I go, there’s no longer a need to take the Kindle as well.<br />
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Next, for e-mail connectivity when traveling, the iPad has replaced my laptop. iPad is certainly much better than even the best smartphones when it comes to messaging services. The iPad mail application is a beautiful thing, making it easy to connect to all of my e-mail accounts and show all of my emails with the right formats. Composing and replying to messages is certainly a breeze for me as well - when compared with smartphones.<br />
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Third, the iPad has replaced my paper notebook and pen. I now take the iPad into meetings where I previously would always take an ink and paper notebook. I use the Notes application and thumb type notes from the meeting. I then can e-mail the notes to myself very easily.<br />
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Lastly, the calendar on the iPad is also great, with reliable connectivity to my Exchange calendar for work and Google calendar for personal use. I no longer use my smartphone's calendar anymore.<br />
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Am I perfectly happy with <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002C7481G?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002C7481G">iPad</a></b>? Probably not. I have to admit I am still not used to the on-screen virtual keyboards. I am interested in the <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043TB9D6?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0043TB9D6">built in Bluetooth keyboard</a></b> that could overcome this limitation, but I’m concerned whether that will make the totoal package too bulky or not.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-49372533750499140332010-12-19T14:04:00.001-05:002010-12-19T14:05:11.392-05:00A Great Holiday Book GiftI have provided a list of great holiday book gift ideas a couple of days ago in one of my blog posts, but I canot wait to share another great book I just bought today as a gift to an old friend. <br />
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This book is "<b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1553655176?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1553655176">Art & Nature: Three Centuries of Natural History Art from Around the World</a></b>". It's writen by Judith Magee who managed the Library of the Natural History Museum, London for over a decade. It is truly an elegant and vibrantly illustrated book, it provides natural history images painstakingly rendered by artists over centuries.<br />
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A great gift item. Available at <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1553655176?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1553655176">Amazon</a></b>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-40748335525832262932010-12-17T10:58:00.000-05:002010-12-17T10:58:02.275-05:00Build Your Own Hot Google App Game, Without Coding At All<b><a href="http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/google-app-inventor-hands-on-with-the-idiot-proof-android-creation-tool-50000204/">This Cnet article</a></b> describes an amateur's attempt to build a Google app without any programming skills, just use Google's App Inventor Tool.<br />
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It's fun, and I am going to build one or two. How about you?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-48919351392954767062010-12-17T09:52:00.000-05:002010-12-17T09:52:16.272-05:00Get Clear Spot for Only $20, No Commitment RequiredClear is having the best Clear Spot sale ever - just for today and tomorrow - for only $20, there is no term commitment.<br />
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You can use it as a mobile hotspot service to any Apple mobile devices (iPad, iPhone, iPod touch) or any other mobile devices. Service contract starts at $25/month, no term commitment.<br />
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You need to visit <b><a href="www.clear.com/holiday-sale">www.clear.com/holiday-sale</a></b> to get it.<br />
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If you also want to add a <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003T46LCU?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003T46LCU">Clear Spot Mobile Router</a></b>, Amazon has it on sale too (but just a small discount).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-57371707685782728212010-12-16T22:11:00.001-05:002010-12-16T22:12:53.951-05:002010's Hottest Toys for Kids are Tiny and Cute<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsFzSOShhl4RCXRUSNeC_J3imFl8ZadDz9NAgH-BhhZeR8ebCufCRrhT4qX8TBy8V5OkBvbw8gE5ketd3feezPGpFAIsrS9F3J_B4Mxiusmyk1ioNXRldAGLbIaY0DBZlr5A13AXgEt8E/s1600/Squinkies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" width="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsFzSOShhl4RCXRUSNeC_J3imFl8ZadDz9NAgH-BhhZeR8ebCufCRrhT4qX8TBy8V5OkBvbw8gE5ketd3feezPGpFAIsrS9F3J_B4Mxiusmyk1ioNXRldAGLbIaY0DBZlr5A13AXgEt8E/s320/Squinkies.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAx6ueMmEzlpLZQeySse4b0x9rLHwUHo08PvzWRCBjrXqy16-5-udnvB2Cif_ObN3FYcyJLuuys_7Sa9hE5AlRezP5Bvx8WTShiee61a4pjO4W603giKyeKljYFYMafUm-1lxTfl7pwJc/s1600/Squinkies+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" width="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAx6ueMmEzlpLZQeySse4b0x9rLHwUHo08PvzWRCBjrXqy16-5-udnvB2Cif_ObN3FYcyJLuuys_7Sa9hE5AlRezP5Bvx8WTShiee61a4pjO4W603giKyeKljYFYMafUm-1lxTfl7pwJc/s320/Squinkies+2.jpg" /></a></div><br />
They are cute, they are cool, they are HOT, and they are <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Dnb_sb_noss%26field-keywords%3Dsquinkies%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957">Squikies</a></b>!<br />
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Each holiday season has its unique hot selling toys, 2009 is Zhu Zhu pets, 2010 is <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Dnb_sb_noss%26field-keywords%3Dsquinkies%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957">Squikies</a></b>!<br />
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Fortunately they are not that expensive, but if your kids want to collect the whole family of Squikies, it could still cost you a small fortune!<br />
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Check out the variety of Squikies from <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Dnb_sb_noss%26field-keywords%3Dsquinkies%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957">Amazon</a></b>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218985376532462625.post-70221249253401854222010-12-16T18:41:00.000-05:002010-12-16T18:41:02.749-05:00Gift Ideas for Colleagues and SupervisorsI know office gifting is always a headache for everyone, but, what else can you do? Still got to do it, here are a few things to note when it comes to office gifting and some recommendations.<br />
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a. Make sure your gifts will bring enjoyment to the recipient.<br />
b. Be sensitive to your recipients' religions and traditions.<br />
c. Do not spend excessive amount of money on a gift.<br />
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Here are some tried and true inexpensive office gifting items:<br />
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<b>1. Picture Frames and the like</b> <br />
Glance around the intended recipient's cubicle/office and see if anything stands out missing, such as <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00007E7VS?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00007E7VS">picture frames</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003AB7ZHM?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003AB7ZHM">calendars</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OMIL0K?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000OMIL0K">journals</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003IW9DO6?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003IW9DO6">datebooks</a></b>, etc. <br />
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<b>2. <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QFY1EY?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001QFY1EY">Mugs</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017IJSSO?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0017IJSSO">Thermoses</a></b> or <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UE1RCA?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001UE1RCA">Cup Holders</a></b></b><br />
An agreeable present that’s good for the environment. It’s a win-win situation. <br />
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<b>3. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/BT00CTOUNS?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=BT00CTOUNS">Gift Certificates</a></b><br />
A coworker once got three of us in the office gift cards from three separate coffee shops. She recognized our favorite places, and it resonated. However, right now, my favorite gift cards are <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/BT00CTOUNS?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=BT00CTOUNS">Amazon gift cards</a></b>, they have free one-day delivery and can have customized notes.<br />
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<b>4. Homemade Treats</b><br />
If you are good at cooking, it's great to bring those brownies over to the office, please! <br />
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<b>5. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002MVOISK?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmydealrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002MVOISK">Key Chains</a></b><br />
Everyone has keys, making this a simple, but effective gift. Steer clear of anything too tacky or too cheap. Be creative.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0