Happy New Year!
Posted on January 3, 2009 at 4:52 am by Linda Martin-Peoples
Yes, I know, it’s been way too long. Sorry about that. My bad.
Actually, it hasn’t been that I haven’t had anything to report … it’s just that I have been knee-deep in helping with another project for the past 4 months … one that I am actually very proud to be part of.
It’s at www.VetsNiteOut.org if you’re interested.
In a nutshell, there is this guy in Tennessee, USA, who, in his spare time, goes around asking different restaurants if they would be willing to treat a few Disabled Veterans living in Nursing Homes to an occasional nice meal, or Nite*Out… (as a token of respect and appreciation for those who served our great Country).
And the response has been truly overwhelming! I don’t believe he’s had anyone say “no” yet!
It’s really a win-win idea! The Veterans have a great time getting out for awhile, and the restaurants are proud to have them!
(So what’s my connection to Vets’Nite*Out?
The “guy” is my husband.)
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Ok, back to some more CoolOnlineTools!
Since the focus right now seems to be on “the economy”, I thought maybe we’d start with some “consumer-oriented” cool online tools!
Cell Phone Wars continue!
So many different gadgets to choose from!
So many different colors and styles …
So many different Carriers …
Well, one thing you may want to consider is RECEPTION!
I’m sure you already know that some cell phones work better in some location than others … you’ve no doubt experienced “dead zones”, “dropped calls”, and downright rotten service … but how can you know which cell phones/carriers are going to work best for you in your area before you buy?
Got Reception? to the rescue. Plug in you address or zip code (appears to be US only, but a Google search of ”cell phone reception” or the like would no doubt render similar results in another country) and you’ll know in a flash which phone/carrier will work best for you in a given area!
Got Reception? also boasts of over 39,000 real-live consumer reviews, as well … always a plus when trying to decide on an important purchase … especially one involving a contract!
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This is actually a pretty useful site for comparing costs of items you may be thinking about purchasing.
The Directory includes hundreds of topics on everything from Babies and ChildCare to Electronics to Pets to Small Business, Sports and Fitness, Weddings … you name it, it’s pretty much covered.
Also includes actual comments by people who purchased.
I was a little disappointed in one of the things I would have appreciated info on: online pet medications/pharmacies. I’m sure the info is probably covered in one of the topics on Pets, it just would have been nice if it had been more readily available or easily accessible for the “short on time and patience” folks like myself.
Still a good site …
Check it out. CostHelper.
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I love this site!
Not only is it true to its name, but it is very light and refreshing. They seem to have combined the best of “providing information” with “community”, as apparently anyone can add their own “2-cents”.
I’m usually not all that big on “social sites”, perse, but this one I really like!
Today’s home page alone offers info on “how to safely take down Christmas decorations”, ”how to do eye make-up”, “how to cool an over-heated engine”, “how to live a simpler, sweeter life”, “how to use 4-wheel drive in snow”, and on and on … one could probably pretty safely say that there is something for everyone at eHow. Very diverse and “friendly-feeling”. Check it out!
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Till next time …
~Linda~
P.S. I should be able to resume reporting regularly very shortly. Thanks for your patience!
Wishing you a wonderful New Year!
January 3rd, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Linda,
Outstanding idea your family is involved in. I always wondered what restaurants and deli’s do with the food that is left over? I hope they just don’t throw it out. Going to 5-6 restaurants and picking up leftovers to be brought to shelter or other needy place could sure help some people.
January 5th, 2009 at 3:48 am
Thanks Mark! While VetsNiteOut is actually more to show respect and appreciation for our Veterans, I really like your idea, too! Have you thought about doing something like that? Let me know if you do, ok?
~Linda~