Archive for October, 2008
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22
Oct
2008
Strep Throat and an Amputee
I just heard the strangest story on CNN. It was a story about a man who came down with strep throat and ended up an amputee because of it. In fact he lost both of his legs due to the strep throat virus. It started off as a sore throat like strep throat often does and he ignored it. Often times we all do this hoping that we will get better on our own.
Once he realized that he wasn’t getting better he went to a doctor. Unfortunatley the news wasn’t good and he ended up spending 2 months in the hospital. His doctor was quoted as saying some people can’t fight off infections like others can. When he was realized from the hospital he was without 2 legs. He is in good spirits though and said that he is just happy to be alive.
22
Oct
2008
Homecity.com
My cousin and his wife are getting ready to make a big move from Michigan all the way to Texas. His job is transferring him down there and it is up to him to find a home to move into. Feeling the pressure of moving across the country let alone keeping up with work can be a little stressful. Fortunately enough for them they ran across a great website showing different views of property of the Austin, Texas area. The site is called round rock texas real estate .
Not only does it show aerial pictures, photographs as well as slide shows of thousands of properties but it almost feels like you are right there looking. It is truly amazing. You can ask questions over the internet, take a tour of the property and actually be connected to a realtor to assist you. It is nice to know that some companies have thought of everything when it comes to easing the stress of making a big move.
22
Oct
2008
Good News
It is so nice to read a good news story once in awhile. I just read about the little boy out in Las Vegas that was kidnapped from his home about 5 days ago. The great part of this story was that he was found! I guess the kidnappers had let him go and a man driving a bus spotted him walking down the sidewalk.
Too bad they haven’t released much information about the story. There has been nothing said yet about where he was for those days he was missing. Hopefully they will fill us all in when the information is found out. They greatest part of this story, besides the boy being found, has got to be the fact that the bus driver was not afraid to get involved and help out. A lot of times we are too busy or too tired or just in such a hurry that we don’t notice when someone needs help. Thank goodness that there are people like this bus driver still in this world.
21
Oct
2008
Debt Consolidation
Just the other day I was at home frantically calling banks to see what kind of loan I qualified for. My credit cards have gotten a little out of hand lately and I needed to get some help. I couldn’t believe when my credit card statements started coming in and how high they have gotten. It seems like I have just been using them more often over the past couple of months due to the increase in gas prices. So I was a little shocked to discover that I managed to rack up $1600. more in credit card debt just recently. When the banks asked for a lot of information that I didn’t have readily available they told me to go online and fill-ou the application that way. Fortunately when I did get on-line I found a great website that offered debt consolidation. The website is debt consolidation. It offers the best options for debt consolidation.
I couldn’t believe this amazing site. It even offered 15 to 30 years of fixed interest rates in paying off your debt. It consolidates your credit cards so you have just one monthly fee and gives you an amazing interest rate like I already mentioned. I am just so excited to have found such a great company during this economic hardship we are facing. I was really afraid that I would have to take drastic measures and possibly file for bankruptcy at the rate I was needing to use my credit cards. This site is great see for yourself whether it is a student loan, a second mortgage or debt consolidation you need they have it for you.
16
Oct
2008
New Job
I just started a new job tonight at a health club. I am working there on a very part-time basis. I already work full-time but I just needed something to supplement my income. It is a pretty scary thing when one full-time job doesn’t pay all the bills. Anyhow the job is great I really love it!
Of course I just started so we will see how it goes. So far everyone seemed really sweet and helpful. The best part of the whole gig is that I get a free membership to work-out whenever I want. The club is open 24/7 so that is great. There is a restaurant, 2 pools, a hot tub, etc. you name it this club has got it. I cannot wait to go back in tomorrow. I’ll keep you posted on how it is going.