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January 22, 2008 at 11:38 pm · Filed under payola!
by:
Levi Blackman
Every year my mom gets a few weeks off from work and we take a family vacation. We try to pick a place none of us have ever been to, and we pack up and head off for the chosen destination. Last year we picked Charleston, a town rich with history and culture, and it was the trip of a lifetime.
The thing I remember most was the amazing horse ride tour we took around town. We piled into a horse carriage, and a tour guide took us around the points of interest in town. Some of the houses were hundreds of years old. The Civil War started in Charleston, and we got to tour some of the houses of the confederate commanders. Charleston was the mecca of wealth during that time, and the historical buildings show it.
The food was amazing. When you live in Texas, you don’t understand how wonderful seafood can be once you get close to the source. Add southern style cooking to the mix and you have dishes to die for.
These vacations are always unplanned go with the flow type of trips. We used the Internet in our hotel room and looked up a fantastic website from a company called Trusted Tours & Attractions. Their website has an entire section on sightseeing tours. We found all kinds of information on their page dedicated to Charleston Tours, and quickly we found a tour that sounded interesting.
We even got a chance to win a Handheld GPS just for signing up for their free newsletter. All we had to do was sign up here, and we were entered!
Charleston was a great experience for our family. I can’t wait for our next family adventure.

December 18, 2007 at 7:25 pm · Filed under payola!
by:
Levi Blackman
You may have noticed (due to the lack of updates) that recently my Internet went out. It was the biggest hassle I have had in a long time. I had to call the repair guy and set up an appointment. He didn’t show up until 45 minutes past my dentist appointment, and he smelled like he had been taking a smoke break with the hippies down on the beach.
I’m not saying all repair guys are like this, but no one really likes to wait around the house for a stranger to show up and invade your privacy. I did a little research and found a fantastic new PC Repairs company that works completely on the Internet. It is called PC Ask Me, and their website can be found at http://www.pcaskme.com/. (The website explains it all so much better than I ever could, just watch the video) They use the same technology Nasa and Boeing use to connect to your computer, and fix any problem you may have. They can also do system upgrades and software installs.
They can even help you set up your MP3 player. The best feature of all is that you can prepay for time with a tech so that if you run into problems in the future you have a cushion to fall back on. They also offer packages for businesses. Just like having your own Tech Support department, they can help keep all your employees computers up and running. It was all so easy and fast. All I did was call the number off their website, 1-888-PCASKME, and they walked me through the process. In minutes they were logged into my computer, and updating my Windows XP to Vista, and cleaning up all the junk on my computer. It was affordable and quick. Simply amazing.
So if you run into trouble with your PC, remember PC Ask Me.
Disclaimer: This review is paid for by http://www.pcaskme.com/. It is a sponsored advertisement.
December 6, 2007 at 2:21 am · Filed under payola!
by:
Levi Blackman
It is truly amazing what you can do online these days. I was amazed when I could look at my bank account statement online, and it seems like everyday a new website is offering a new amazing service. For example, anyone who knows me has seen me struggle with bills. I get behind on one payment and then the late fees make it where I just can’t afford to pay them anymore. My friend suggested a payday loan so I could avoid late fees, but I hated going to the place, waiting in line and being embarrassed about the whole thing. But, I just found out about a new website called usaquickpayday.com.
They allow you to apply online, right from their website. It was very simple and easy for me to apply, and get my loan deposited straight into my bank account. They even allow you to apply by phone. I don’t own a fax machine, which I was worried I might need, but it isn’t required!
You can get a Faxless payday loan quick and easy. If a payday loan is what you are looking for, I suggest you visit usaquickpayday.com.
Disclaimer: This review is paid for by usaquickpayday.com. It is a sponsored advertisement.
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