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Apple is doing fairly well in the cell phone business. They are trying to get 1% of the market. This doesn’t sound like much but it really ads up to some money and profits. This 1% is about 10 million units sold. I recent survey was done on how many people will actually buy the new apple ipod. 1 out of 10 people said they plan to buy one. Another 7 % they plan to buy on as a gift for someone. The cell phone market world wide is about 1 billion cell phones. Apple just wants 1% in the first year. Seems they should reach this goal without much effort. The iPhone’s overall integration of iPod, Phone, Camera and Email/Internet capability is the main selling point to buy one.

Motorolla is currently the leading company making the phones with a 33% market share. Lg is the second largest with 15% and nokia has 14%.

I remember back at my junior year in high school we had to choice a stock to write a report about. This was for a economics class. Now that I remember this story my teacher did a kit kat commercial and bragged about it for basically one period. He ended up dropping the prop in the river. The crew wasn’t happy about this since it was expensive. He was kyacking on the river in the scene. I remember him not wanting to tell us what his royalties were. I’m sure it was so low it would be embarrising to mention. So for this project I picked Altell the big telecom provider. I just recently read they got bought out by verizon for 28 billion. It seems verizon is the leading right now in the cell phone market and maybe the land line phone market as well. The accessories market is seeming to grow as well. People like to buy the phone skins to personalize there phone. Also the cell phone chargers are likely to sell well as the market for cell phones is climbing compared to land lines.

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Its the summer and most people are starting to travel more. Its a good idea to make a car travel check sheet.

Some ideas of what you should take on your car traveling trip.

MUST HAVE:
Wallet and/or purse and cash (sometimes we forget the most obvious things)
Credit cards and/or traveler’s checks (plus list of numbers of both)
ID or driver’s license
Car and house keys (plus duplicate sets kept in different bags)
Eye glasses and/or contact lenses (plus lens cleaner)
Sunglasses
Watch
Medical insurance cards
Prescriptions and other medications
Maps, directions and reservation confirmations
Camera and film
Books and magazines for kids and adults
Toys, playing cards, small games
Flashlight and batteries
Umbrella and rain jackets
Plastic bags for wet items
Disposable wipes (or put damp paper towels in zippered plastic bags)
Pocketknife
Travel alarm
Sewing kit
First-aid kit (see separate packing list)
Snacks/gum
Water/juice boxes, no-spill cups
Paper napkins/towels
Cooler with beverages (water is best) and lunch items
Paper, washable markers (crayons may melt on a hot day) and clipboard or lap desk
Snacks (crackers, mini rice cakes, dry cereal, dried fruit or nuts and the like) in small zippered plastic bags
Small backpack for child to carry own toys and art supplies
Pillows
Towels (in case of hot seats or spills)

FOR BABY:
Car seat
Diaper bag
Disposable diapers
Changing pad
Baby powder and lotion
Zippered plastic bags
Wet wipes
Nursing pads and burp pads
Bibs
Bottles, nipples and caps
Formula and/or juice
Pacifiers
Changes of clothing
Jacket or sweater
Collapsible stroller with canopy or umbrella
Front or back child-carrying pack, or sling style
Blankets
Waterproof sheets
Bathing supplies
Large plastic bags for wet clothes (can also be used as a changing pad in a pinch)

NICE TO HAVE:
Individually wrapped small toys (new ones or old favorites) or activity bags to hand out at intervals during the trip
Frisbee or ball for playing in grassy area at rest stop
Music and books on tape (record your child’s favorite stories yourself)
Individual tape players and headphones
Window screens
Hand or finger puppets for entertaining at restaurants
Portable playpen or crib
Portable high chair or booster seat
Magnetic travel games
Laminated U.S. maps for kids to mark off license plates

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I love to go hiking here in Oregon. I live outside of Portland Oregon and about one hour to the Oregon coast. So I will make a list of things to take when you go backpacking.

A torch/flashlight - you don’t want to be stranded on a trail with no flashlight. I have almost put myself in this position.

First aid kit - a must have. If you get cut or injured you should be prepared.

A multi-purpose pocket knife - I carry one with me and so should you.

Sunglasses - It’s nice to look cool but its also helps to protect your eyes against the sun.

Sunscreen- You don’t want to burn your skin. If your around sand or snow this can magnify the sun.

Light sheet/sleeping bag

Toilet roll

A few bin liners

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It’s summer now and if you plan to take your shirt off in public you should be in shape. I admit I have let myself go way to far with being overweight. I actually just did a post on top 10 healthiest foods to eat. I didn’t see any famous fast food items on the list. I like to hike as a hobby which can really get you sweating. Some of my favorite trails are on highway 6 here in Oregon. These trails on are the way to the Oregon coast or at the coast. One of my favorite ones is called Kings Mountain. I have a book I bought about hiking called Oregon Hiking the complete guide to more then 280 hikes written by Megan McMorris. This hike is 3 miles and takes about 2.5 hours to do. Since I’m out of shape I have to stop many times to take a breather and drink so water. I also bring along with me some healthy snack bars to boost my energy. It must be the thiner air or the elevation because it really takes some energy for me to do this hike. I am overweight so I’m sure this has a factor. Also this trail doesn’t mess around it goes up to 2,700 feet at the peak. This trail is located in the Tillamook forest area. I have a short story to tell you. From 1930s to 1950s the Tillamook forest had some fires which burnt down 355,000 acres. This is enough timber to build 1 million five bedroom homes. The locals planted 72 million seeds so today you can’t really tell fires even took place. If you do go hiking along the Oregon coast make sure you take some food and water. I recommend some high protein bars.

I should of brought my hiking book on my last outing to the beach. My last trip I went more south in the Oregon dunes area. I rented a wimpy atv for a couple of hours. The dunes I picked I didn’t realize it is the biggest in Oregon. They are located in Winchester Bay. I’m looking in my book now and see 5 cool trails you can hike. Two of them are around a lake with great fishing. One which I was right next to hikes in the actual dunes for 5 miles. So I will have to do these my next trip down south. Don’t forget on your next hike to pack yourself some all natural energy bar and water at the bare minimum.

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After summer is over its time for some of you to step into the college world. Its a whole new life on your own. Here is a college supply checklist to help you remember what you might want to bring with you.

Gear for class and coursework:
Backpack
Computer
Printer
Paper for the printer
Computer disks
Surge protector for the computer, and extension cords
Notebooks
Folders
Pens, pencils, and highlighters. Find Back to School supplies and earn ClubMom points at the ClubMom Online Mall.
Pencil sharpener
Stapler and paperclips
Sticky notes
Calculator
Scissors
Tape
Ruler
Personal organizer
Subscription to a major newspaper
A cultural literacy book.
Dictionary and thesaurus
A writing style guide
Lapboard or clipboard
Bookends
Clothing and accessories:
Jeans, casual shirts, sweatshirts, and sweaters
Enough summer clothes to last through August and September, or until colder weather sets in
Good walking/biking shoes
A month’s worth of socks and underwear
Presentable pajamas
Slippers
Three dress-up outfits
Exercise clothes
Bathing suit
A light jacket and a heavy jacket
A portable umbrella
Seriously weather-proof boots
Hat and gloves, if the college is in a cold-weather zone
Baseball hat
Credit card holder with keychain
Watch
Items to outfit a room:
Two sets of fitted sheets, flat sheets, and standard pillowcases, and a pillow. Earn up to 10 points per dollar when you shop for dorm room necessities at the ClubMom Online Mall.
Mattress pad
Bedspread
Blanket or comforter
Pillow with arms, sometimes called a “husband” pillow
Space-saving, portable chair
Plastic stacking crates, such as milk crates
Under-the-bed storage containers
Drawer liners
Shoe tree or hanging shoe rack
Hangers
Sticky-backed hooks
Alarm clock
Reading light
Nightlight
Eye mask and earplugs
Wastepaper basket with lid, and liners.
A portable fan
Humidifier
Power strip for plugging in multiple items
Three-prong cord adapter
Portable CD Player
CD rack or tower
Thumbtacks and poster-hanging materials
Calendar
Letter opener
Stamps, envelopes, and stationary, to encourage letters home
Piggybank or change jar
A picture of the family
Doormat
Very big laundry bag
Zippered or drawstring mesh bag
Roll of quarters for laundry machines
Laundry detergent
Stain remover
Fabric softener
Iron
Box of tissues
Paper towels and a few dust cloths
Cleaning supplies
Bathroom essentials:
The basics: toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, shampoo, conditioner, soap, soap dish, deodorant, shaving supplies, and contact lens supplies (if needed)
Shower caddy to hold all bathroom gear
Several towels and washcloths
Robe
Plastic or rubber flip-flops (”shower shoes”)
For women, a supply of sanitary napkins and/or tampons.
Hair dryer
Skin moisturizer
Gear for in-room food-prep, meals, and snacks:
Hot pot or electric kettle, if allowed
A coffee maker, if allowed
One saucepan and one frying pan, if there’s a kitchen
Ceramic coffee mug.
Portable, insulated coffee mug or Thermos
Plastic tumbler
Water bottle
An inexpensive, hard-to-break plate
One place setting of flatware
Plastic containers or self-sealing bags, to store food
Can opener
Popcorn bowl
Small bottle of dishwashing liquid
Sponge for cleaning dishes and cups
Nutritional items
For Minor Emergencies:
Flashlight
First-aid kit
Over-the-counter headache, stomachache, antihistamine, and anti-inflammatory medicine
Sewing kit, including safety pins and spare buttons
Small tool kit with screwdrivers, a hammer, and pliers
Information about your child’s health insurance
Things to coordinate with the roommate(s) on:
Throw rugs
A small refrigerator
A microwave, if allowed, or a combination microwave/refrigerator/freezer
A toaster or toaster oven, if allowed
Television
VCR and videotapes
A stereo
A telephone (if it’s not provided by the dorm)
Answering machine
Small vacuum
Dry-erase board for the door
Curtains
* Instead of splitting the cost of each shared item with a roommate, divvy up what needs to be bought.
Little luxuries:
A cell phone
A bike, helmet, and bike lock
In-line skates and protective padding
A book on personal finance
A checkbook and a checking account
A Frisbee
Camera and film
Birth control
Indoor plants
A fishbowl or tank
A sleeping bag or inflatable air mattress
A journal or diary

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Here is a list of all 27 amendments

1. Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Opinion, and Speech

2. The freedom to bear arms

3. No military in your home except in war time.

4. No unreasonable searches

5. The right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself

6. The right to a speedy and public trial

7. The right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 and over.

8. The right to fair fines and bail. No cruel and unusual punishment

9. Individual Rights. Rights that are not in the constitution are still rights given to citizens.

10. State Rights. Any right not given in the constitution is given to the states to legislate.

11. You cannot sue another state except with permission by that state’s judicial system.

12. The electoral college must have two separate elections for president and vice president

13. Emancipation. All slaves are free.

14. Foreign born citizens can vote

15. All men get the right to vote - including ex-slaves

16. The Federal Income Tax is established

17. The people elect their own US senators

18. Alcohol is prohibited

19. Women get the right to vote

20. January 20th is the day that a new president takes office

21. It is no longer illegal to drink Alcohol. The 18th amendment is struck down.

22. A president can only have 2 terms in office.

23. Washington DC can vote for the president

24. You may not charge people money so that they can register to vote.

25. Lays down the rules for who becomes president if the president dies/resigns etc.

26. You can vote at the age of 18.

27. Congressmen cannot vote to give themselves a raise in the same term.

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So your trying to trim up or just start eating better? You have came to right place. I’m making a list of the 10 healthiest foods to eat. Here it is starting with.

# 1 Berries
Berries are extremely rich in antioxidants which help protect the cells in our bodies from diseases like cancer. They are also an excellent source of Vitamin C and soluble fiber.
# 2 Broccoli
Broccoli (and other cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower and cabbage) helps fight cancer, especially affecting the breast, colon and lung. It boosts the immune system.
# 3 Citrus Fruits
The citrus bioflavanoids in oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit have anti-cancer
# 4 Garlic
Numerous studies have shown that garlic can lower blood pressure and decrease LDL cholesterol (the “bad” one) while increasing the good HDL cholesterol.

# 5 Nuts
Walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids that protect us against heart disease. Almonds can also help lower LDL cholesterol levels.
# 6 Oats
Oats help reduce cholesterol. Oats are also an excellent grain for diabetics as they have less impact on blood sugar levels than some other grains.
# 7 Salmon
The Omega-3 fatty acids in salmon and other fatty fish may help prevent heart disease and stroke.
# 8 Spinach
Spinach’s secret weapon, lutein, makes it one of the best foods in the world to prevent cataracts, as well as age related macular degeneration, the primary cause of preventable blindness in the elderly.
# 9 Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain high levels of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect against cancer, particular cancer of the prostate.
# 10 Turkey
Turkey is especially lean and low in calories, making it an excellent healthy food choice.

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I love playing poker but sometimes it does get boring. If I ever win a huge jackpot I want to be able to claim all money money at one time. In most instances if you win a slot jackpot in the millions they will give you payments on the winnings. Why do this. They are just making big interest and profit from the money. I better way is to get all your money upfront by using a Structured Settlement.

My best to date winnings with online poker was $2300 in a tournament. I don’t play as many these days since online poker has basically been slowed down. The US government made it really hard for people to deposit money. I also think online poker could be rigged. All the online casino companies are bases overseas in countries like Costa Rica. The owners of these casinos are making billions yearly. No wonder USA wanted to get there hands on it. The casinos say the have random card generators and are monitored by a company in Canada. Odds are they are skimming off the top. Who is to stop them from doing it. I’m sure they have computer people bots playing trying to win money. Since the money with poker is the players money. They do make a rack but they would make super huge profits going the bot route. So if you come into a lot of money and don’t want to wait on getting paid check out Structured Settlements to get paid today and not over 30 years with inflation taking most of your money.

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Oh Senator Hillary Clinton, would you please, please, please, please, please stop talking! When the Sioux Falls Argus Leader asked her why she’s still campaigning, she mused, “My husband did not wrap up the nomination in 1992 until he won the California primary somewhere in the middle of June, right? We all remember Bobby Kennedy was assassinated in June in California.” Today she’s apologizing for that, but now everyone’s pointing out that she’s been peddling that tale for months!

“She has said much the same thing before. In a March interview with Time magazine, she said: ‘Primary contests used to last a lot longer. We all remember the great tragedy of Bobby Kennedy being assassinated in June in L.A. My husband didn’t wrap up the nomination in 1992 until June, also in California. Having a primary contest go through June is nothing particularly unusual.’

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A couple of years ago I use to sell items off and on on Ebay. I used cheap web hosting however they would go down more then most host do. Also it wasn’t the fastest loading. Just the other day they tried billing me and I haven’t used them in probably over a year. Well now that I think of it I think I payed 10.00 for the year. This is the reason. That is way too cheap for hosting. I only used it to host images.

One thing that you need to look for is a company a friend has recommended or one you know has a good reputation. Some host won’t give you any support if its cheap hosting. They don’t feel its worth their time and the cost for support out ways the income from cheap accounts. Some are really great for newbies to websites. They come with cpanel or another easy way to upload pages. Also they come with web page editors you can use for free. I personally have two hosting accounts. My first one is low cost hosting which uses the host own control panel. So this is more of a manual process. Recently I got a reseller account which uses cpanel. It is much easier to setup websites ect. I got this host because I have heard of the name and went on the reputation of this host. Its best to do your do diligence when picking a web host. If your new to c panel use cPanel Tutorials.

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