Know the best way to deter a thief from robbing your home? Own nothing of value! Hahahah! Yeah, that used to be funny…. hmm. Times have changed. Back in our “starving years” when the most valuable thing in the house (besides my baby daughter) was the portable cassette player, we didn’t worry much about home security. Now, I think differently. There have been a few robberies even in my sleepy little town, and sometimes I have been roused from sleep to check on the house– thinking that I’ve heard someone moving around. It is a very very creepy feeling. It’s a good thing I’m a firm believer in Psalm 91! Even so, I do lock my doors at night and I am very much in favor of getting a security system.
But basic security systems aren’t as fool-proof as you’d think– thieves have figured out how to slice and disconnect wires, disabling the wired security systems. So the new trend has been toward wireless security systems. Certainly one of the best companies with the best wireless security system is the Protect America system by GE Home Security. The “Copper Package” is going at a phenomenal rate– the upfront cost is FREE right now, with a monthly monitoring rate of under $30. The Copper Package is probably GE’s most popular, as it covers 3 entry points (most homes have 2-3) and includes:
- Talking Control Panel
- 1 Motion Detector
- Internal Siren and Door Chime
- Battery Backup (very important)
- 3 Window Decals
- and more…
Visit the website here, or call toll-free 877-470-2751 for more information. If you call the toll-free number, you also get 2 keychain remotes with your order. I think this is a bargain, and it’s by one of the finest security system companies in America. Check it out for more details.
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Tags: crime, security systems
…they love you. They really do. 
I am gushing tonight. I like to see them happy.
I gave my young boys my Acer Phenom X3 computer today, and they are flipping out. You see, last year I’d bought them some very nice computer games for their birthdays (Civilization & Colonization, and other graphic-demanding games) but when we tried to install these games on their meager single-core processor, budget-grade desktop computer, the games wouldn’t work. The games required a beefy graphics cards and, at the least, a dual core processor. I couldn’t afford to replace the computer at the time, so we had to wait. They were devastated, to say the least. The computer games went on the shelves and have been collecting dust for the past 5 months or so, until tonight. I finally got around to switching all the computers, installing software, and setting everything up.
So they installed some games and are AMAZED that the graphics are in color– and not black blocks! And the sound does not stutter, and the images move fluidly, and the sounds are synchronized! I asked them, “Do you love me?” And they smiled and said YESSS!!
It’s great being a geeky mom. lol. The next best thing to acne treatments has got to be a souped-up computer for teenage gaming. LOL!
So I am quietly sitting in the living room, listening to their exclamations and watching them play. The kids work hard– they are all my right-hand men– and I really enjoy giving them something that brings them such delight.
Tags: computers, games
Gotta love the Internet! It’s not only a vast communication and entertainment portal, it’s a huge virtual Yellow Pages. I have thrown all my phone books away (except for one I use in case the computer isn’t working) and rarely use them anymore. I’ve got the Internet! How about you? Do you use the Internet to search for local services? A well-built website has much more information about a business than a small ad in the phone book or newspaper– and small and local businesses are getting online more and more. It’s so much easier to find and support local businesses with the Net.
How about this: College Pro Painters. They are a North American painting company, made up of college students, who are very happy to do all that back-breaking house painting for you. This particular franchise is based out of Seattle, WA, but College Pro Painters has operations in 29 states! The Seattle group has built a really impressive website, and are getting the word out about their services via the Internet; they have a very informative blog about what they do and how they got started. You can search the site for locations and contact information, and watch some videos about the College Pro Painters. This organization is very active in charitable work, too, and College Pro Painters offers student franchise opportunities and a painter scholarship program– the website has all the details. This is a great website to bookmark and pass along!
Tags: blogs, business
Got a business, need to keep track of time and billing and/or project management for your business? BillQuick2009 is the recently released version of the very popular BillQuick software. I’ve seen a few videos about the product, and it looks very impressive! BillQuick2009 has over 200 new features added (with much emphasis taken from customer feedback for the newest developments), and there’s a lot of helpful graphic interfaces to show at a moment’s notice how a business or project is performing. If you have a business, small or large, you may want to check out BillQuick2009; it’s being marketed primarily for such professionals as architects, engineers, attorneys, CPAs, and others, but the software is very versatile. It’s receiving rave reviews from media like FOXNews’ FOX Business show and others. To experience BillQuick 2009, download a fully-functional 30-day trial here:
BillQuick2009 gives you the ability to, among other things, link scanned documents, PDFs, graphic files and other files directly to time, expense, project, and client records. It also has a convenient mobile phone interface and more. Very nice! And BillQuick2009 will work with QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Accounting, Peachtree Accounting, and others. Check this out! You can check the site for a “free guided tour,” a very informative video, and other media to help you.
Tags: business software, finances, software
