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A new class of watches

March 19, 2008 - 11:14 pm - Posted by Sherri R

classy watch

Having a watch is an essential part of my wardrobe and I almost feel lost when I leave the house without it. If you are used to wearing a watch there are certain mannerisms that you develop, or at least I do, that become quite interesting when the watch is not there. I do not have a real high end watch like the Patek Aquanaut which I just found online. I was unaware of this maker of fine watches and what exactly quality time pieces look like. A new class of wrist watch to me and maybe many of those that read my blog. They have a wide selection of mens watches for both business and casual.


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What is going on with celebrity stars

March 19, 2008 - 8:58 pm - Posted by Sherri R

There are many types of addictions that can be harmful to people not only physically, but mentally as well. Addictions to drugs, alcohol, sex, and even the internet. In the youth of America this has been a growing trend with more and more kids on the internet and finding easier access to illegal substances. What starts out as a small joy ride can lead to life changing events and change their course of life. The problem is that most people do not realize that they have a problem until some life altering event happens and by then the harm has been done. With more younger stars getting themselves caught up in drug and alcohol trouble they are setting a standard that younger generations will follow. There are several alcohol rehabs centers that you are seeing pop up as the celebrities seem to fall into trouble on a regular basis.


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interesting St. Patricks day parade

March 16, 2008 - 12:14 am - Posted by Sherri R

We went to a local St. Patrick’s Day parade and one of the groups that was marching was advocating legal medical use of marijuana. What was very interesting was the group that was directly behind them was from a local drug treatment facility that was promoting “drugs not hugs” on their signs. I am not sure if this was meant to be in this order, but I am sure that the two groups had some interesting comments about one another. Of course the group advocating legalizing marijuana were giving out chocolate candy and the other group was just handing out flyers and necklaces. It was a bizarre moment in the parade which consisted of mostly your standard parade floats for the local politicians and hot rod clubs.


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how do you make your coffee

March 15, 2008 - 11:53 pm - Posted by Sherri R

I was standing in my local coffee shop and they had on special semi-automatic coffee makers that had a espresso option for around $300. It was a stainless steel unit that would be able to make up to shots at one time and steam the milk. The other one that they had right next to it was a fully automatic unit that was $900. I could not understand how reducing one step was worth the additional $600. There are many people that make their coffee the old fashioned way one cup at a time and this has not affected the society in which we live.


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Are you invited to the party

March 15, 2008 - 12:12 am - Posted by Sherri R

My wife has the task of organizing a baby shower for one of her close friends and she asks me the other day what could help make this event a success. This circle of friends have been to each others baby showers and they are all starting to look the same with the same old decorations and cakes. I was able to point her to The Party Starts Here for baby shower party invitations . They have a great selection of unique items for showers and parties that are sure to impress her friends without breaking the bank. Since her friend is decorating their babies room in Winnie the Pooh she found a great selection of baby shower supplies that will surely be a hit.  The only question left for me is what time I need to be out of the house before the girls come over. Since all they do when they come to these things is share their birthing stories with each other and compare war stories on who held out the longest before getting an epidural.


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Duck River information for youth

March 13, 2008 - 8:12 am - Posted by Sherri R

Duck river for troubled teens

We recently came a across a site for boys and young men that offer a place to get away from the pressures of society and reconnect with themselves. There are so many pressures and temptations that face todays youth that it does become more challenging to stay out of trouble. What may seem like a harmless prank with a group of friends can get a person caught up in a bunch of trouble. At Duck River they offer counseling and education for troubled teens that places them in the great outdoors away from all the stimuli and distractions that may have lead them to their errant ways. You find out more Duck river information by visiting their website.

Duck River has been around for over 20 years offering a positive experience for troubled teens and youth. They emphasis an outdoor adventure to help those in need to find ways to cope with the pressures of their social and family so that they can steer away from trouble.


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Options for your skin

March 12, 2008 - 6:46 pm - Posted by Sherri R

Their are certain skin conditions that are genetic and the only way to normalize ones appearance is through skin lightening products that help to reduce the visibility of such conditions as crow feet, stretch marks, and discoloration. There are many products that use a bleach type treatment that can cause rashes and dry out the skin and cause more problems. With Makari products they contain only the highest quality ingredients to help even out the skin tone and provide a more translucent glow. Their formulation allows it to be used everyday to revitalize dull skin and provide a healthier look for both men and women.


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Effective online advertising

March 11, 2008 - 11:46 pm - Posted by Sherri R

Snapbomb buzz marketing

Many online companies are trying to find new ways to attract new customers and increase their popularity and buzz in the major search engines. Since most of the traffic to a site comes through the major search engines ranking high for your key words and terms has become more important. Many companies invest thousands into online ads through vendors like Google and Yahoo. The one problem with this type of advertising is that bidding on key words can get out of hand and cost a lot just to get one visitor to your site. Click fraud has become more of an issue in part to several factors. One being that your competitor can spot your ad click through the link and end up blowing your budget.

We have been blogging online for a about two years and have seen the rise in blog marketing through various companies.  What blog marketing offers advertisers are numerous. First, content rules and being mentioned in an article that is being picked by the search engines and blog feeds can lead to a huge viral ad campaign. Second, the advertiser has more control of where the buzz marketing ends up and can really target a niche audience based on the blogs readers and traffic. Last, you capture an audience that is loyal to that blog and can help create a quick instant following. Snapbomb has recently entered the blog marketing community that help advertisers to match their requirements with bloggers to create a buzz. There have been a few companies that have jumped into the ring over the past year to help fill a need for advertisers that need a quick, yet long term solution to out pace the competition in this crowded marketplace.


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Improvements through plastic surgery

March 7, 2008 - 7:50 pm - Posted by Sherri R

Rodeo Drive plastic surgery

Some of the reasons why most people will elect for a tummy tuck are cosmetic reasons, or to correct weakened abdomen muscles caused from lower back. Some HCPs will consider this operation medically necessary, and can help improve function for the patient. In these cases, health insurance may pay for part or all of the surgery. Abdominoplasty otherwise known as “tummy tuck” is sometimes done in combination with liposuction to remove pockets of excess fat from specific areas of the body using a suction pump.

The specialists at Rhodeo Drive Rhinoplasty can help you in getting your body back and they also can help with rhinoplasty surgery as well. Because the nose is the most defining characteristic of the face, a slight alteration can greatly improve one’s appearance, giving you greater confidence and self-esteem. Nose surgery or rhinoplasty can also correct a birth defect or injury, or help relieve some breathing problems.


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Chicken for dinner

February 10, 2008 - 6:50 pm - Posted by Sherri R

Looking to make a simple meal using chicken in your recipe? You can find hundreds of chicken recipes at ChickenRecipesWeb.com. There 12 categories of chicken recipes including fried chicken recipes, chicken pot pies, baked chicken recipes and of course chicken wing recipes. Remember, everything tastes like chicken, so make sure your chicken tastes great!


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The friendly skies

February 8, 2008 - 6:12 pm - Posted by Sherri R

For those looking to get into the travel industry you may want to consider flight attendant school to help you gain access to a whole new world of travel. This is a very demanding, but rewarding career that can help you see and visit places that you may have never thought possible. I was on a flight today where we were delayed over an hour and put several passengers including myself in jeopardy of missing their connections. The flight attendants were very calming and made calls to find information of connecting gates along with helping to contact the corresponding airlines to make sure they were aware of our late arrival. For many of us this was the last connecting flight out and could have meant an overnight stay had we missed our connection. Today’s flight attendant career is not like it was back in the early 80’s when more airlines were able to splurge on their customers and you generally saw more perks. With airlines trimming the costs the role of the flight attendant has become more important to the facing role with the paying customer.

I had two aunts who were flight attendants in the 1980’s and they would always talk about the locations and people that they got to meet and see. If you love to interact with people, love to travel, and love a challenge then finding a career in the travel industry as a flight attendant may be right for you. You can find more information about this rewarding career through the flight attendant blog that will provide up to date information on what it takes to fly the friendly skies.


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Creating articles to increase your exposure

February 6, 2008 - 8:43 am - Posted by Sherri R

creating articles

We recently started to research new ways in which to enhance our traffic and readership here at voidclass.com. One very simple and easy way was to write articles similar to what we do here on our blog, but tailor them to a broader audience and have them submitted to various article distribution sites. What they do is publish your articles for other interested web masters to post on their sites for new and fresh content with links back to your blog or website with you as the owner. It has been a growing process but so far we have been picked up by 25 different sites in the last week. We have made the process even easier by investing in software that will allow us to submit our articles to over 160 various high ranking article sites. We will be creating some additional content as well as a resource to some PR 5,6, and 7 article sites that will help you get exposure. If you need them before our next write up on this subject, just leave us a comment and we will get back to you.


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find your new used car

January 27, 2008 - 10:51 pm - Posted by Sherri R

If this holiday season you are looking for a new or used car, then LemonFree.com may be a great stop. They list both New and used cars for almost any make or model. Probably the best part is for those looking to list your used car and list it for free. Most auto sites online will allow you to list your car for free, but with a lot of limitations such as length of time posted, and only allowing 1-2 pictures.

At LemonFree, they allow you to list your car until it is sold and provide room for up to 10 pictures and unlimited text.A new free classified site called LemonFree where you can find So we decided to test it out and see what the listings actually looked like so we searched for Nissan altima. We found a nice selection, and presented us with sellers close to where we live. You will see a mixture of private sellers and auto dealers. They even link into eBay auctions, which is interesting in that now you can see the worlds largest online auction site and their selection alongside your local listings.


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Protecting your name from slander

January 18, 2008 - 10:55 pm - Posted by Sherri R

New legislation that has been proposed by Senator John McCain, could hold bloggers responsible for any copyrighted material or damaging comment about a person or business that are posted on their blogs. Even in the comments section. This could make for some interesting debates on the control of free speech, and how to control this type of content on the web.

In the speed in which negative information can filter across the web, companies need to have resources in place to help manage their brand. Search engine reputation management is a critical piece to assure that those who may have an unbalanced view of your company be considered. At MatrixMT, they have the teams and tools to partner with you and your organization to monitor and handle dissemination of information on your company.


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2008 tech predictions from Kevin Rose

January 1, 2008 - 3:19 am - Posted by Sherri R

It is not too often that I will find a blog and then actually write about it. I found kevinhasablogg.com as I was just wondering around the internet and came across his blog. The site is simple yet very informative like this article on 2008 Tech predictions. The author is Kevin Rose and is very active in the Digg community and has dugg some interesting articles like the one that shows you how to jailbreak your iPhone 1.1.2. It appears that every time the creative community finds a solution to let you customize your iPhone, Apple strikes back and releases an update that reverts your iPhone to it’s original condition. Happy New Year to our readers and may 2008 bring about some great new innovations that will make us all wonder how we got along without them.


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Take your vacation, you earned it

January 1, 2008 - 2:39 am - Posted by Sherri R

Traveling outside of the US will require US citizens to show a valid passport. This has made some people to change their plans if they are going to some tropical destination like the Bahamas. Most people forget that Hawaii is still considered inter continental travel and does not require a passport to travel to the beautiful islands of Hawaii. I have taken my wife to Hawaii a few times and each time we stay at a different island. Our favorite island so far has been Maui. It is quite enough to get away, but yet has enough activities to keep you busy if you so desire. I would certainly recommend taking the Road to Hanna as this is a great scenic trip. The only caution is to watch out for the locals as the road narrows down to one lane in certain places. The trip to the falls will make it worth your while and can really help you forget all your troubles. You can also find some great snorkeling locations and the beaches are not as crowded as they are at The Big Island. By using the internet you find Free vacation rental listings that will give you the option to view and even list your vacation for rent.

vacation rental

Hawaii has to be the most beautiful place that I have had a chance to visit. The warm oceans, cool breeze in the evening make this a true magical paradise.We were able to stay in Maui in a vacation condo on our 10 year wedding anniversary and had a blast. Now thanks to the internet finding Free vacation condo listings was a snap and made our vacation planning much simpler than when we first were married. We walked the beaches, took the road to Hana, and went snorkeling with some large sea turtles. Our favorite part of the trip was the trip we took in a red convertible to Hana. The waterfalls and scenery were amazing. I will caution you though that the trip is made on a winding road that will actually go down to one lane. The locals go flying on this road and they will pass you, but remember that you are there to relax so just take your time and enjoy the scenery on the way. Plus there are some nice little villages on the way where you stop off and grab a refreshment and ask questions.

This year why not take a vacation to a place that you have always dreamed but thought it was out of reach. You can find popular Telluride vacation rental locations at sites like tinysurfer.com where you can list vacation rentals for free listings instead of the traditional classified listings and you can add pictures and detailed information if you are trying to rent or looking to find a location to spend that well earned vacation. The great thing about tinysurfer.com is that while there are multiple sites that list vacation rentals, they charge up to $200 per listing for you to list your property and at tinysurfer.com you can list for free. They offer property owner, vacation rental agencies to gain greater exposure for their properties for free. Most companies are putting into place the “use it or loose it policy” as it relates to vacation so you better get online and start planning for 2008.


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Patio furniture that lasts

December 9, 2007 - 7:54 pm - Posted by Sherri R

Teak wood furniture

This time of year many people have put away their summer patio furniture and await until the spring to enjoy the warmth and outdoors again. We have purchased many types of patio sets and they all look great at the beginning only to have that worn down look in only a matter of a few years. This goes for the low end stuff as well as the furniture that we have paid up to $1000 for. We were recently looking at teak patio furniture that provides a more luxury feel and in our new neighborhood the old Costco specials will not look so good. The beautiful look and feel of teak wood presents such a high end look that is really cost effective when you look at the total ownership of the pieces. Plus with all the various styles you are able to mix and match and then add pieces as you go to accommodate your growing family or hosting needs.

Teak is a fine wood for outdoor furniture with a beautiful pattern, exotic scent and strong structural properties. It is a durable wood that is resistant to bugs and mildew.Teak furniture offers the durability and look for many outdoor patios.Maintenance free without paint or preservatives, natural teak patio furniture weathers to a silvery grey patina with exposure to the elements. Teak is one of the strongest,hardest, and most durable woods. Little maintenance is needed to maintain your new teak wood furniture. Using mild soap and warm water is really all that is required. You can use a teak cleaner for more stubborn stains such as wine.Many popular loungers are still made of teak because of it’s durable properties. So when it is said that the outdoor furniture manufacturer, uses teak wood exported directly from Indonesia, the expectation of purchasing beautiful, durable furniture is met. Teak Wood Furniture continue to raise the bar in producing furniture that is sophisticated and customized to their customer’s individual taste with their unique alloy and teak design. The new alloy design is made with 304 stainless steel, so rust and corrosion will never be a problem.

No doubt garden is a place for plants and flowers but now day’s every one like to have an elegant sitting plan by using multiple schemes of garden decor. While garden flags helps us to improve the overall impact of the garden. Now day’s trend of trend of having flag poles is also increasing.


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When would you need a Personal injury attorney

December 3, 2007 - 3:18 pm - Posted by Sherri R

Personal Injury Lawyer

The sixth amendment of our Constitution states “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall…have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.Some interesting facts about our judicial system. There were over 78% of felony defendants charged with a violent crime in the America’s largest counties and 63% in U.S. district courts had public defenders. About half of those with public defenders and three quarters with private lawyers were released from jail pending trial. Many people are in America are harmed due to negligence of others and do not have the knowledge to know where to start. It is important to have good representation in the event you are in need of a personal injury attorney whether you are at fault or not.

Whether you have been injured in a car accident or by a pharmaceutical product finding the right representation can be difficult. There are a lot of options and many claim to have the staff and resources to help you with your claim. Finding a personal injury attorney that will concentrate on your case with the main focus being personal injury is now at your fingertips. At Anattorneyforyou.com they provide you access to law firms across the country for free. They are not a law firm but allow the consumer to provide details of their case and then have the information submitted to various law firms for their response. This allow the consumer to then find the right law firm for their particular case. There are many factors that can lead to personal injury and neglect on the behalf of the company can be identified by your attorney. You will be able to find legal representation for personal injuries by simple typing in your zip code or you can see if there any large class action law suits that would pertain to you. Of particular interest is that of finding a Qui Tam lawyer in your particular area. Qui Tam lawsuits can be tricky and need to be handled by an expert since the person bringing the accusation usually against a company is under seal until the actual charges are made. The US Government will usually get involved at some point if there is enough evidence to bring to trial. Their website offer great resources to their potential clients whether you are in Washington or Florida.


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Searching for people you know

November 17, 2007 - 1:53 am - Posted by Sherri R

I found a cool new way to search for people on the web through a company called spock. It is a free information and people search engine that is similar to any major search engine that you may use except that the main results are people. You can search by name, gender, location, favorite sports team. This would be great for those that hate the Yankees and would like to find all those that have a Yankee attribute and let them know your feelings about the A Rod deal. What is even better that this is a shared community and these tags can be created by the person or other Spock community members.

Here is an example of the types of searches that can be done. You can search by those celebrities who have been arrested for drunk driving. Since a lot of actors like Paris Hilton and Keifer Sutherland have ended up in the news lately for driving while under the influence you can also see who else joins them for this distinction. I did a quick search for steroids since the indictment of Barry Bonds and surprisingly his name was not on the tops of the list but they had Rafael Palmerio. So whether you are trying to track down your best friend or doing research on people arrested for drunk driving spock has built a community just for you.


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Improve your MySpace page

November 8, 2007 - 8:14 am - Posted by Sherri R

Get your Space seen

myspace layouts

So you have a MySpace account, and you have the generic white background. As you search around various MySpace accounts, you see a great selection of members who have customized their pages with different backgrounds, games, sounds and more. Being creative on MySpace and giving your friends and visitors a unique experience is the key to getting more MySpace friends.

If you are not tech savvy, changing the background is very easy. You can go to Market2MySpace and get all sorts of backgrounds and animations. It will generate a code that all you have to do is copy and paste into yourprofile page. Want to add your own background to your profile? It will even allow you to upload your own image and create the code for you. Well here you go! Just put the URL to the image, I recommend uploading your images.

Special offer if you read this and need help: If you need help with these customizations, I will help you for no cost, if you contact us and let us know you saw this on VoidClass.com.

If you want to add games for people to play to your site you can get those at Market2MySpace or Rogers eMall Games, and just paste the code that it generates into your About me section for your MySpace account.

A great way to keep people entertained on your profile is to put some games on. Seriously, who doesn’t like classic games? Pac Man, Duck Hunt, Snake.. You’d be crazy not to like them. To put a game on your Profile, simply copy/paste the code in the box below the corresponding game. Games work best if you put them in the About Me section of your page. Enjoy.


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