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Monday, November 16, 2009

Thanksgiving 2009 Giveaway

Several items will be included in our "Thanksgiving 2009 Giveaway."

The first giveaway item is "Changing The Rules," a romance novel by Niqui Stanhope.

On November 29, 2009, three winners will be chosen from blog readers who sent us comments about our blog, during the month of November 2009.

One free copy of Niqui Stanhope's highly enjoyable romance novel "Changing The Rules" will go to each winner.

Enjoy!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Hi Folks:

Here is an interesting link to a major environmental website which will give several tips about how to safely prepare and serve that wonderful THANKSGIVING turkey. The site has tons of information (and other food safety links) but please remember, you are the boss, and that you are responsible for ensuring that THANKSGIVING dinner is both safe and tasty: http://www.ehso.com/ehshome/FoodSafety/foodsturkeyfaqs.php

Friday, October 23, 2009

Help For Those Who Who Are Excited About College

As you would have noticed, this blog provides several interesting links including MIT Courseware. This means that several MIT courses are available online,and free, to anyone who visits our blog.


Today, we are introducing some "very important education information" from the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Check this blog out each day for links that will help you better understand how to go to college (or return to college) using financing available from State and Federal Government sources.


Today's link tells you about the "ED Recovery Act." Here is a brief excerpt:

"The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act invested heavily in education
both as a way to provide jobs now and lay the foundastion for longterm
prosperity."

For more, paste the link below into your browser.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/education/

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