This winter our entire family will be going to the mountain for the first time to snow ski. We live close to about 4 different mountains that offer terrain for all levels. My kids are excited to get on skis for the first time and my wife will be looking forward to the new technology that has come along in skis since we have been over 10 years ago. We will also be looking for new ski jackets like those made by North Face which are some of the best in the business. They offer shells, pullovers, and separates for any skiing situation.We put the skis on the van rack and head up to the closest lodge and settle in for a long weekend. I can hardly wait to see the expressions on my kids faces when they come down the hill for the first time.
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25
Nov
Skiing in 2008
9
Sep
Pull the shade down
The other morning, on Saturday, I woke up to a blinding light shining in my face. I was noticing that after staying in a hotel the night before that our room was leaking sunlight through our Blinds. So my wife and I decided that we were going to invest in some room darkening blinds in order to not be woken up so early and be able to sleep in during the weekends. It was amazing at how much better we felt when we were staying at the hotel and were able to sleep in and not be woken up early by light poking through the holes of our blinds. Although I must admit that we could have slept in much longer, but thankfully we had a full day planned for sight seeing and the zoo so sleeping in was not in the cards.
23
Jul
Why blog for money?
I have had friends and family ask me what I do with my blogs. I simply reply that they provide an outlet to communicate with others and get paid to write about the things I love. This is the case with a company like PayPerPost. Just the other night we went to a local minor league baseball game and my kids wanted some stuff from the gift shop and I had no hesitation since I had just gotten some payments for work done for PayPerPost. I do not blog for PPP to try and quite my job, but rather have some extra spending cash to provide some extra things for my kids and family.
I have tried to spread some of the knowledge and good fortune with friends and family through blogging. So through the past year I have acquired several domain names and set them up so that some of my friends and family can start their own blogs with a little boost rather than starting all the way from scratch. What a blessing this has been as they have really gotten into the whole blogging scene and the extra cash and knowledge has been a huge help to their families. I look forward to helping others find the world of blogging and creating their own niche and who knows maybe some day I will join the like of PPP as being seen as channel to connect people with things that they love to do.
One of my friends who has done some amazing things is Chris who has several blogs such as SingleSourceWriting.com and MyFavoriteblank.com. The amount of time he has spent keeping these current and making them his own shows what a little enthusiasm and some added knowledge can do. He was recently featured on PPP RockStartup video for a HDTV he won while blogging.
6
Jul
Playing in the mud
I remember when I was a kid and would come in after playing in the dirt and mud and mom yell at us to get outside and wash off before we came in the house. Can you believe that today there are skin care products that are actually made from mud of the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is thought to contain various healing properties and cleansers and so now there is a line of products that contain mud from the sea. I believe that for my mothers birthday I will have to get her a bottle of the Seora Mud Shampoo and see what her reaction will be.
30
Jun
Words to hate
There was a poll that was done about words that people are starting to get tired of as they pertain to the internet. Blog and cookie are two of those words and this could signal the change in what people call their online journals.
18
May
Travel to Elba
Italy is one place that I hope to visit before I get to old to travel. I have always loved the Italian food, culture, and history. Italy does have several islands that make up its geography. The third largest island is called the Island of Elba. It is the largest in the Tuscan Archipelago, and is only behind the islands of Sicily, and Sardinia. Remember Sicily is where the Corleone family of Godfather fame was from. The island can be accessed via boat or hydrofoil and is only five of the coast of Tuskany. You can reach the island by plane, but only during the summer months.
With its towering cliffs and wonderful sealife the island offers an array of adventures for any person. Its mild climate is great to enjoy the spring through autumn months with its natural beauty. With lots of natural underwater caves you can view a number of different fish species and is great for beginners and even advanced scuba divers.If you not into the water you can explore the island via horseback or on a mountain bike.There are numerous trails that allow you to view the villas and the scenic ocean views from the paths.
If this location sounds like a place that you want to vacation then check out Elba Hotel & Travel Information to find the latest and greatest information.
18
May
Las Vegas Real Estate
The real estate market is hot in some places and down right awful in others. The Las Vegas Real Estate market has been booming for the last few years. We had some friends that just moved to Las Vegas and they can’t believe the housing prices, but they say the houses are beautiful. As casinos renovate and make room for larger hotels and those that are more family friendly the workforce expands and this creates other industry’s and thus the need for housing.
16
May
Kids rooms
My daughter just got a new bunk bed for her room. She wanted one so that when she has a sleep over with her friends they have a place to sleep. Right now it is reserved for the many stuffed animals and Webkinz that we have aquired. Of course with the new bed we had to search for new kids bedding. We settled on a cute ladybug ensemble and even got the matching lamp for the room. This way when her girlfriends come over they will have some nice new ladybug sheets to sleep in.
10
May
Bunko
My wife and her friends play this dice game called bunko every month. It is quite interesting to watch as these ladies who are normally quite calm in everday life turn into competitive monsters as if they were playing for some million dollar prize. The basics of bunko are:
Players score points by rolling three dice and trying to match the number they’re supposed to roll for that round. They get a point for each die that rolls the number, and if all three roll the number they score 21 points. They also score 5 points for rolling three of a kind of any other number. They get to keep rolling as long as they score one or more points with each roll. Once they fail to score they pass the dice to their left and the opposing team gets a chance to score.
With food and drink this game turns into quite a social event. All you need is a few folding chairs and tables and someone to host and you are set to have a great evening.
29
Apr
Live Fights
What are the rules for cage fighting? Here are some general guidelines, but the reality is that these guys are machines if you have ever seen a fight live. The typical match consists of 2-3 five minute rounds. Trust me this is a long time when two guys are going at it closed fist in a confined area. Title fights will consist of up to 5 rounds lasting five minutes each. There is a one-minute break between rounds. This is where the scantily clothed women usually come in. How are the matches won? There are several ways that a match is won or decided. They are knock out, tap out ,and referee stopage such as the other side throwing in the towel.
Are there any illegal moves? Yes, they will not allow head butting, eye gouging, or hair pulling. You are not allowed to strike your opponent to the back of the head or spine.No intentionally throwing your opponent out of the cage. (Not sure how they determine intentionally)
Cage fighting has been a sport that has it’s cult following. I have seen some of the live cage matches on TV and it always amazes me how anyone walks away from the ring. Spike TV has aired the commercials for the live events. One of the key players in cage fighting is TFA. The Total Fighting Alliance, or TFA has their own official website to list events and dates.Visit TFA’s Official Web site Here! Now they are harnessing of the world wide web and hosting a live internet video broadcast and you can Download the FREE video Player!
We started blogging online last year as a hobby and in some respects to test the theory of enhancing our page ranking and search engine rankings. We have accomplished several of these goals and can say that the page and search engine rankings have jumped dramatically since we started our first blog. What has really created the demand for great quality is companies like Smorty.com that have come online to help create an engagement between advertisers and bloggers. This new industry was seen about a year and a half ago and has grown to over 8 companies that we are aware of that offer similar type services. Advertisers love this new medium because it helps to create a buzz as well generate additional traffic and customers that traditional media sources could not reach. We have since expanded our blog community to over 7 blogs as of this writing that try and target specific niches and audiences. The world of blogging that once just consisted of those getting online and creating a personal diary has changed as does everything on the internet. Who knows what tomorrow will bring, but I am sure I will be here to provide some commentary.
A new service has come online in the world of consumer generated media. Smorty allows blogger’s to get paid to blog. They help to facilitate the interaction of advertisers and bloggers so that advertisers advertise on blogs and generate a buzz about their products or services. Blog advertising has taken the blogosphere by storm and has created a divide between longtime blogger and the rest of the universe. Smorty makes it easy to sign up and take opportunities if you are a blogger and the site is well laid out and easy to navigate. So if you are creative and have a blog that will appeal to the masses sign up for free and expand your universe and get while you blog.
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18
Feb
Your Blog or mine
You can click on the link above to get paid to review my post! Make $7.50 for just letting us know what you think.
I am trying something new with my review for PayPerPost. For those that have their own blog you can now review my posting and get paid. It is simple and very easy to do and you get paid put via PayPal. So what is PayPerPost you may ask? They are the premiere consumer media company that compensates those who write about their advertisers on their blogs. For advertisers you can have their network of thousand’s of bloggers help you to create a buzz about your product or service. They provide several affiliate options which can have a great impact on your blog and search engine position. By allowing others to review my posts they get paid and I in turn receive incoming links which search engine spiders love.
I started blogging about a year ago with the hopes to use as an update for members of several of my sites. This was an easy way to get information out to the masses without having to navigate the treacherous waters of email. As people became members of our sites they elected to receive RSS feeds of our blogs and this way they could stay up to date on advertising specials we were running. We expanded this reach by joining companies like PayPerPost to write about other companies products and services. The results have been unbelievable as we have captured the attention of more members and our rankings have soared. PayPerPost is always introducing new features and opportunities for those that blog. So why not start your 2007 off with a great new revenue source and review this and other blogs that we have to get your share of the money available.
7
Jan
Forums on Blogs
Your blog and website need traffic and visitors to accomplish your goals. Whether they be financial or personal, getting people to your blog is a must to create a community of readers and customers. At GoBoardz Forums they offer a free forum that allows you to create your own postings and customize with your own pics, avatars, and photobucket widgets.The site is very clean and fast as there are not a lot of fancy graphics and flash animation. Try them for free and start creating your community today. At different blogs online there are now many ways to create your presence.
Here is a sample of their site to help you understand the concept.
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10
Dec
Postie BLog
In the world of blogs, PayPerPost has created their own where the community of posties can share their stories, and keep up to date on the latest news for The Murphman and all of PPP activities. This is the blog that first launched the video of Antonio and the “Catfeeesh” video. Which is actually quite spectacular to watch the transformation from man to fish.
They put up pics of the office Holiday party, which is pretty neat that a company like PPP is willing to do this. They are unique in that nothing is held back from the posties. They even have had some of their employees post confessional type videos on the blog, to give us all a glimpse into the life of a startup internet company.SO if you are a blogger and love to write about various topics, then PayPerPost may be for you.
Breaking news as of March 11, 2007. We have had two people so far take this opportunity so working well. Thanks for giving this a try. Give me a shout, or leave a comment and I will send you some other news that may be of interest if you like to blog.
If you have a blog that you maintain then you may be interested in joining up with PayPerPost. They are the leader in helping advertisers and bloggers hook up. Bloggers are paid to write about an advertisers product or website in exchange for compensation. Some posts pay up to $1000 (If your blog is PR 7 and has decent traffic), but most average about $10. It is free to join and can help you create some great content for your blog. Comment on this blog if you have any questions. They do payout via PayPal, so you will need a PayPal account to get paid.