I was just talking about Sunday infomercials when I saw another advertisement for a stair lift. I have always wanted this little machine because it takes up so little space, but allows you to do stair exercises, which benefit the legs. Not only could I burn calories, I could also trim my physique. Like everything else on television, it was $19.95 but wait, if I called 10 minutes ago I could have got another one for free, if I paid the $9.95 shipping and handling charge.
Archive for December, 2007
One of the biggest obstacles when it comes to going back to school are finances. Often, people are stuck working week to week in their jobs with no disposable income to go back to school. That is why it is possible to obtain student loans. Although some companies are not reputable lenders, most don’t expect any payment until after graduation. Hopefully, you can get a job right after graduation to begin paying back those TuitionWise student loans.
I get tickled every time I watch TV on Sunday morning. That is the time and place for just about all of the infomercials you can think of. I can’t believe how many different options we have in the kitchen nowadays. Stove? Microwave? Oven? All of those things are now obsolete thanks to “as seen on TV” products. Then, when you are done eating that moist turkey from the Showtime oven, you can burn away the calories using the fitness equipment they sell later on.
I want to attend this summit in Las Vegas that is happening early next year. I have already bought a few budget airline tickets. Apparently, I have to go through Phoenix airport on the way there. That won’t be a big deal, as I have yet to see the state of Arizona. I look forward to losing a great deal in Las Vegas and pursuing the American Dream ala Raoul Duke. The only ting I have yet to get is a Las Vegas hotel, but as much as I lose on the Craps table, they’ll probably put me up for free.
You know that celebrity families will be well taken care of should something happen to their famous loved one. Not only do they have a great deal of money in the bank, they probably also have valuable life insurance policies. Who knows how deep they look into the terms, as they have enough money to waste. If you are like me, you probably take a look at the life insurance quotes before you commit to buying a policy. I have a sufficient level of protection for a reasonable price to me.
During my last trip to California, I had to make a last minute reservation at a cheesy hotel near the Elton John venue. Elton was giving one of his final concerts in the area, and I had to write about it for a known publication. However, the hotel situation dominated my night. I ended up sleeping on a foam mattress on the floor because the bed was in an untidy state. The TV remote had dead batteries, and the Gideons didn’t even leave a Bible to read!
My favorite lighthouse is on the beautiful shore of North Carolina, at least it was. Cape Hatteras is the tallest lighthouse in America, and it had to be moved inland due to eroding of the shore caused by the waves. The ensuing project was among the most difficult structure moving in history. Imagine the logistics of moving a 200 foot tall slender building, through the sand no less? When you think about relocating a lighthouse, corporate relocation seems easy.
Have you ever been in Hollywood and met a celebrity? Chances are, if you asked them for an autograph, they were either very gracious or a total snob. Johnny Depp ranks among the friendliest celebrities when it comes to autograph signing. He often stops and chats with fans as he signs items with little fuss. Worst on the list is funny guy wannabe Will Ferrell, who is probably a total jerk in real life since he is such a crazy man on TV. A surprise on the best signers list is Russel Crowe, who has an infamous temper but has suddenly shown a soft spot for adoring fans.