CMUThought Community Thought » Consumer Generated http://www.cmuthought.com Building a Community One Thought at a Time Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:57:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 finding the best rates online http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/08/finding-the-best-rates-online/ http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/08/finding-the-best-rates-online/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:59:18 +0000 admin http://www.cmuthought.com/?p=1904 Insurance companies are battling it out for your insurance dollar. The long term look at life insurance has started to show up as a viable option for investment not only to help protect you and your family should a death occur, but as a possible investment vehicle. With the ability to get life insurance quotes from several companies with only the click of the button consumers are now in the drivers seat to getting a great deal. Since there are various plans and options you want to shop around and find which company will offer you the best solution for your short and long term plans.

]]> http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/08/finding-the-best-rates-online/feed/ 1 secure your belongings http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/08/secure-your-belongings/ http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/08/secure-your-belongings/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:52:31 +0000 admin http://www.cmuthought.com/?p=1899 Every night we go through the same routine to make sure our house is all locked up. We made sure that our builder used Kwikset locks in all exterior doors to make sure that we had the best locks in order to protect our family and belongings. With the traditional lock and key set and a deadbolt you know for certain that you are locked in and can feel safe going to bed. I like the fact knowing that when I do have to travel that my family is safe and secure along with our other security measures. So don’t comprise on your families safety and ask for the best.

]]> http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/08/secure-your-belongings/feed/ 1 Looking to stay connected http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/08/looking-to-stay-connected/ http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/08/looking-to-stay-connected/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:59:51 +0000 admin http://www.cmuthought.com/?p=1843 I have been doing a lot of flying over the past few weeks and noticed that there is now an airline that offers in air Wi-Fi on most of their flights. For business travelers this could be a huge benefit to be able to stay on top of emails and be able to communicate with the office and for the rest of us to be able to surf while 30K in the air could really open up some great Facebook posts. The newest Toshiba Satellite L655D Notebook is a great companion to take along on a flight or have with you whenever you need to get online. I have noticed that there are more and more of my friends that are now using the social media sites like Facebook and Twitter that being able to stay in touch with them is quite addictive.
For example the other day we were at a neighborhood get together and there were a lot of pictures that were taken and within hours they were already posted on Facebook. This was pretty cool because then we were able to capture and see how the whole event went down and some of the pictures were quite hilarious. These new mini notebooks can be found on sale on sites like buy.com where you can get a great price and free shipping. So whether you are needing to stay connected at the airport, in the air, or while at a neighborhood get together you may want to consider these new devices to help you get online.

]]> http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/08/looking-to-stay-connected/feed/ 0 Tools that can help you sell online http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/08/tools-that-can-help-you-sell-online/ http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/08/tools-that-can-help-you-sell-online/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:43:17 +0000 admin http://www.cmuthought.com/?p=1830 There are many different ways to archive this either through paid links, blogs that write about your site, or through web directories from similar type sites. For those ecommerce sites that sell actual goods and services there is ZenCart SEO which is the mostly widely used free shopping cart application that is now optimized for search engine traffic. It is a great new enhancement for existing users of this ecommerce tool to help you maximize your page rank and rankings for keywords within your market. Basically it changes those dynamic URLs that are created to static SEO friendly URLs that have more of a chance to be indexed. Whatever method you use, remember to always use your keywords in your links, and try and be very specific to your site. Your ad connection will make a big difference in the audience and type of traffic that comes to your site.

]]> http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/08/tools-that-can-help-you-sell-online/feed/ 0 Improve the look of your blog http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/08/improve-the-look-of-your-blog/ http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/08/improve-the-look-of-your-blog/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:39:11 +0000 admin http://www.cmuthought.com/?p=1828 Sometimes you have to really grab someone’s attention in order to get them to stop and take notice. Using free fonts found online is a great way to grab their attention. The site has a very nice web 2.0 look and feel and all the fonts are organized and can be easily seen and searched. With millions of blogs out there competing for attention and readership you have to use more than a fancy graphic to keep them coming back. We have always said that besides fresh new content, giving away items such as free fonts and dingbats will help in your customer retention.

We have come across sites that carry over 8,000 free fonts and dingbats for the Mac or PC. Yes they actually cater to the Mac crowd which for the graphic gurus a great tool to have at your disposal. The nice thing about the free fonts download is that they do not bombard you with pop-ups and no spyware unlike some other popular sites.

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Submitting good reports will do a lot of great things for you and your team, including the following: increasing the awareness of project tasks, making sure that important details are not missed, keeping your boss informed to avoid misconceptions & increase confidence, protecting you when there’s a discrepancy, and demonstrating your leadership (in other words – it makes you look good!)

]]> http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/08/managing-your-company-report/feed/ 0 Using online applications for real estate http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/07/using-online-applications-for-real-estate/ http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/07/using-online-applications-for-real-estate/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:51:33 +0000 admin http://www.cmuthought.com/?p=1775 One of my grandads worked his whole life to secure a future for his kids by having a securing property and assets that were supposed to be divided amongst the children. The only problem is that many people my Grandads age left everything up to one child to secure all the necessary requirements by the state and government to assure safe passing of the assets. Many of you who have property and wish to pass it on to your children may already know this put unless there are specific documents stating the wishes of the owner the assets can get tied up in court for years. Those that are looking at the softening real estate market to provide a nest egg for their family will want to attend this seminar and find out what you need to do today to insure your wishes are met when you pass on. Finding great deals in areas that are set to explode like thanks to online offerings where you can buy property across the country using a verified agent and just and electronic signature to help in the process.
Most people who are looking to secure their homes and property for the future of their children should look into the latest new laws and make sure that they are covered and there are no loop holes that may put their investment at risk. As the market starts to change in various areas across the nation the likelihood that your property value or assessment may change is highly likely. Make sure that you have the documents in place and the resources to help should you need them.

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]]> http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/07/the-new-race-in-car-insurance/feed/ 0 The new Samsung TL220 DualView http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/07/the-new-samsung-tl220-dualview/ http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/07/the-new-samsung-tl220-dualview/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:43:08 +0000 admin http://www.cmuthought.com/?p=1735 I have recently started to look at the Samsung TL220 DualView camera which is one of the first of it’s kind on the market. The unique feature that is possesses is the dual lcd screen with one on the back and one on the front. This is a great way to be able to take those self pictures which most of us do on a regular basis. The rear LCD screen is an intuitive touch screen making navigating that various functions easy for anyone. With the dual view LCD you will never have to retake your pictures when you are trying to snap photos of you and your friends. It also possesses an impressive 12.2 megapixels and image stabilization to help reduce blurry pictures. And plus it offers burst shot mode which allows you take multiple pictures at once in order to get those action shots that many point and shoot cameras have trouble getting. You can also shoot HD movies that can be stored to the optional SD card in H.264 format which allows you to record and store twice as much as the MPG 4 format. This camera offers a ton of features that will make your pictures standout but most importantly it is user friendly and offers high end features for a great price.
You can now find it on sale for under $200 which is about $100 less than it was almost 8 months ago. I am looking to buy this camera to help capture our kids sporting moments and upgrade our current 5 MP digital camera. My family and I have played with this camera in the stores and the dual view screen is pretty cool with the touch screen feature.

]]> http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/07/the-new-samsung-tl220-dualview/feed/ 0 Can you get quick weight loss http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/07/can-you-get-quick-weight-loss/ http://www.cmuthought.com/2010/07/can-you-get-quick-weight-loss/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:29:37 +0000 admin http://www.cmuthought.com/?p=1730 You can find various diet supplements and compare prices even the ones with the popular weight loss supplements. Many supplements acts like an appetite suppressant and helps to trick the brain to thinking that it is full. This presents a quick weight loss option for many and along with a balanced diet and exercise this may be a helpful tool in the fight against obesity. Those that are trying to lose weight should carefully weigh the options and ask their providers before starting any weight loss program.

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