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Archive for September, 2010

By the numbers

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

School is a major part of everybody’s life. In many respects, it is one of the most important. The things you learn at school will help you for the rest of your life. Having a good foundation in math will serve you well throughout your career. That’s why I wanted to help when my daughter said she was having some trouble answering Math Questions. I knew I had to find a way to help.

The internet has a lot of information on math subjects. The problem was finding exactly what you needed. I was glad when I saw a site called tutornext.com. They provide answers and help to people when they need it for a small fee. The service is online so it is easy to use and convenient. They have professionals who help with subjects such as Prime numbers or Linear Equations. I was impressed with the site.

My daughter is now a lot happier. She can take advantage of the tutoring anytime she wants. She is much more confident at school and her grades are rising fast. She even told some of her friends at school and they are using it too. I’m glad for her and thankful for the knowledge that she will have a good foundation to build her life around.

Tax Cuts

Friday, September 17th, 2010

One thing that has been in the news lately is tax cuts. With the election upcoming very soon, both republicans and democrats are trying to find ways to score votes with the voters. The tax cuts that were put in by former president Bush will expire next year. The republicans want to extend that time period.

The only problem I see is that the country owes a lot of money. By giving out tax breaks, will we be able to pay our debts? I would sure like to pay less, but I think the deficit is far too large and needs to be addressed. I hope the two sides can find an answer!

My Car

Friday, September 17th, 2010

There are many things that are important in life. One thing that really stands out is the ability to get around. Being able to drive where I want gives me a lot of freedom. I like to be able to drive to the supermarket any time I want. That’s why my car is so valuable to me. There are many things I do to keep my car in good condition.

I like taking care of my car. I am always sure to change the oil every 5,000 miles. I also take the car in for regular inspections when they are due. I feel better knowing that my car is in tip-top mechanical shape. As the car itself, I always like to keep it as clean as possible. I try to wash it whenever it is needed and I can be found giving it a good vacuuming on Saturday.

Another important aspect of keeping my car in good shape is the gas I use. I always use premium gas when I fill up. I feel that helps keep the engine clean and gives me some extra horsepower when it is needed. One other important thing is having good car insurance. I like knowing that I am protected in case of an accident. Well, that’s the story on my car; I hope you all do the same for yours!

Eat Your Vegetables!!

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

A study that was conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that Americans are not eating the right amount of fruits and vegetables. They also found that Americans are actually eating less and less fruits each year. This is cause for concern to some.

A healthy diet is important to everyone. Keeping your body healthy not only makes you feel better, it also saves you money. Staying fit not only includes your diet; you also need to exercise as well. I think that everyone needs to reconsider their diets and do a better job of keeping it balanced.

Nearing the end

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

The summer is nearly at its end and I was thinking of someway to celebrate it before the winter set in. The more I thought about it, the more I wondered if taking a vacation would be a good thing to do. Now that I had thought of the idea, I started wondering where I could go. I went online and started looking around when I came across a site called http://avistaresort.com. I was impressed with what I read and thought it over all the next day.

Once you read over the site, you’ll find that it’s all about the beach. I have always loved going to the beach and I figured this would be a good time to get my feet wet. The only problem is that there are so many resorts in Myrtle Beach; it’s hard to know which one to choose. Reading the webpage led me to believe that I had found something good and I wanted to go.

The good thing about Myrtle Beach is that there are many golf courses around in that area. I love playing a few rounds of golf when I can and it seems like the perfect place to do it. I can’t wait to be out in the sun and getting a little exercise. I think I’ll end this summer up at a Myrtle Beach hotel.