Friday the 13th

Yes, today is Friday the 13th. Feeling unlucky today? Remember we got three this 2009. One was last month, then today and the third one is on November 13. I do not believe in superstitions that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day. One person is celebrating his birthday at the office right now. What is actually nice about Friday the 13th is that it always precedes a weekend.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Get Out of Debt Fast

These days of hard times and job layoffs, being with a certain company for a long time is still not a guarantee that you will not lose your job. I have heard stories of people with 20 years of service being laid off from their jobs. Once you are in this situation, it brings a domino effect to your finances. Starting with making more debts to cover expenses, savings being used up; credit cards are maxed, late or missed payments or sometimes losing your home. Do not wait for the situation to worsen before you ask for financial help or assistance.

There are great programs being offered by debtconsolidation.com. to help people with financial problems. One of the program is Free Debt Consolidation. If you own several credit cards with large balances and high interest, it would be best to pay just one single bill every month with the chance of getting lower interest rates. One credit is easier to deal with than having several of them. Have time to visit debtconsolidation.com, fill out the form and get a free confidential debt analysis to better understand your financial situation. You will not get the right solution if you do not know exactly where you need help and the options available. You can get in touch with them any time at 1800-288-2455 for free consultation.

The New and Smaller 4GB Ipod Shuffle

Apple introduces the new Ipod Shuffle in the market. This new music player in gray aluminum exterior has 4GB of storage which can store up to 1000 songs with a lot of room for multiple playlists. The size is 1.8” tall x .3” thin which you can easily clip (accessory) on your shirt, backpack, jacket, cap, etc. The newest features on this new Ipod shuffle are the Voice Over and the controls are now located on the right ear bud cord. With the press of a button, it speaks the names of artists and songs. This Voiceover feature can speak 14 languages. Retail price is $79.

credit: apple.com

Lightship Research

Since the unemployment rate has gone up, to look for a job becomes difficult these days. But have you heard about Lightship Research? They have a unique way of finding a job for you. They are referred as the reverse headhunters. They will look for people that are willing to hire you. Before checking them out, read R. Wilson’s testimonial about this company:

"This is the way to manage your career. I need to have these guys do a
search every year for me, even if I am not changing jobs just to do due
diligence on my career. I sold a specialty financial services firm to a money
center bank and wanted to replicate my job without making an investment.
Lightship Research http://www.lightshipresearch.com helped me penetrate the
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Francis Magalona Joins His Creator

I learned about Francis Magalona’s passing when I was reading gmanews.tv this morning. I have blogged about his condition the first time they announced to the public last August. Sometimes I read his blog which has received thousands of hits and comments after friends and fans knew about his death.

Francis Magalona, 44, died in Manila Friday at 12noon. He is survived by his wife Pia and eight children. He was a rapper, songwriter, singer, doing commercials and movies. He was also a mainstay of the noon time show Eat Bulaga with Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon at GMA 7. His body lies at the Christ the King Chapel in Green Meadows, Quezon. As per his wife, the wake will be opened to the public by Saturday a.m.

If you want to read his blog, you can go to http://magalona.com. Prayers to Kiko and the Magalona Family.

credit: gmanews.tv/inquirer.net.

A Big Snow Is On Its Way

Maybe this will be the last snow strom of the season. As per the forecasts, we will be expecting a foot of snow starting tonight until tomorrow. The school already called cancelling all classes for Monday. I doubt if we have work too. Even if my job opens, I will not force myself to drive if I know it would be safer to stay home. Let's see what happens. Sometimes the forecast misses.

A Case About Psoriasis Drug Called Raptiva

This is very important information to someone who has psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin problem characterized by small red bumps that become larger and larger with red thick plaques. It becomes scaly and bleeds if the scales are removed. It is commonly found in the scalp, elbows, knees, nails or lower back. According to experts, psoriasis is caused when the immune system overreacts and it runs in the families. Common treatments for this disease is taking pills, injections or creams. Some of them can be bought over the counter and others are prescription drugs.

One drug used for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis is RAPTIVA which has been linked to a rare but potentially deadly brain infection called PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy). An investigation is being made by the United States Food and Drug Administration regarding recent reports of deaths and other severe diseases cause from taking the drug Raptiva. If you happen to know someone suffering or have died from PML or any disease that you may think caused by taking raptiva, you are entitled to something. It is necessary to understand and read http://www.youhaverights.com/dangerous-drugs/raptiva . You maybe entitled to a financial compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, other damages or compensation for wrongful death. Please take the time to read your rights. You can also get in touch with the law offices of Mark & Associates, P.C. who can help you with your case and evaluate your injuries and give you an advice whether you are qualified for compensation on your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and other damages. Contact them for a free; no obligation review of your possible injury case by calling 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) or you can visit them here.