Welcome to the February 22, 2010 edition of best of me symphony.

Sarah Clark presents Sarah…Phenomenally: Please don’t hyper-analyze this post… posted at Sarah…Phenomenally.

Sonny presents African American Masters of Art posted at Seize the Day.

Lena presents 8 Tips To Deal With Being Taken For Granted Feeling posted at The Colors Magazine.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Ode To The Weatherman posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Jasmine Hall presents 20 Great Talks on the Future of Information posted at Online Colleges.org.

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents Best Zero Percent Balance Transfer Credit Cards posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “Save money by transferring your credit card debt to a 0% balance transfer credit card. You may be able to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on your current credit card debt.”

Cheryl Ragsdale presents American Music Legends Hand Painted on Their Own LPs: VinylArt by Daniel Edlen | thatgirlisfunny.com posted at That Girl is Funny, saying, “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure…getting to know Daniel Edlen makes me seriously regret leaving my albums on the side of the road with a sign marked “free”. If only I’d known! Check out what Daniel does using white acrylic paint on black vinyl LP’s (factoid: LP stands for long-playing).”

Patrick @ Military Money presents Why Military Members Should Open Roth IRAs posted at Military Finance Network, saying, “Military members have 3 distinct advantages when opening Roth IRAs, including possible tax free contributions, time extensions to contribute, and low current tax brackets.”

FMF presents Life Insurance Reality Check – Do you have enough? posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “Things to consider when deciding how much life insurance you need.”

Sam presents Best Cheap Green Weddings. Romance and Memories on a Green Budget. Come Now posted at Best Cheap Weddings, saying, “Thanks for including my article. Here’s an excerpt…

What is a green wedding? With the news about global warming and pollution, engaged couples want to take steps to plan their cheap, green, eco-friendly wedding. The mantra for a green wedding is the three “R’s” - reduce, reuse, and recycle. A cheap green wedding is a choice to reduce environmental impact with less waste and excess. It gives you another reason to back away from overconsumption and impulsive splurges that will rock your budget.

The guiding principles for a cheap green wedding are similar to the basics of living greener every day.”

swagat presents tasting your own medicine posted at Its all in here.

SVB presents Lending Club Review: A Leading Peer To Peer Lending Network posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

TSW presents Check Your Credit Score From Credit Reporting Agencies posted at The Smarter Wallet.

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Welcome to the February 4, 2010 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Just What Drivers Need — More Distractions! posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Emily Simmons presents Quieting the Voices posted at Be In Health Now, saying, “I’ve found a very good exercise for quieting the naysayers in your head…”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Joe “Vote 60″ No Mo? posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

FMF presents Three Easiest Ways to Earn More Money posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “Three great ways that people can earn more money.”

jim presents The S&P500 Dividend Aristocrats posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Paul Reyes-Fournier presents Deep Thoughts by CoupleDumb posted at coupledumb.com.

Patrick @ Military Money presents Check Your Credit Report Often posted at Military Finance Network, saying, “Checking your credit score is a great way to ensure that your credit history is reported accurately, as well as monitor for fraud, such as identity theft.”

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents Do You Need An Accountant? posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “Do you need to use a tax professional for filing your taxes? A tax professional not only offers expert tax advice, but can do the job more quickly and accurately than you can - which is essential for small business owners who need to devote time to running their business.”

Digerati Life presents Ally Bank (GMAC Bank) Review posted at The Digerati Life.

Wallet Blogger presents How To Get A Credit Card That’s Right For You posted at The Smarter Wallet.

cs presents What Disability Teaches posted at Cold SnapDragon.

Mike Ross presents The 19 Healthiest Foods You’re Probably Not Eating posted at The Budget Life Blog.

Credit Shout presents Best American Express Travel Rewards Card posted at CreditShout.

Sam presents New !! What Makes the Best Wine? Drink, Enjoy and Share the Reds and the Whites posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, saying, “Thanks for including my article. Here’s an excerpt…

What Makes the Best Wine?
Drink, Enjoy and Share the Reds and the Whites

Wine is sunlight, held together by water. So said Galileo, and we agree. Wine is the alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes, enjoyed around the world. Sharing a glass of wine with friends is one of the most satisfying of all drinking rituals. The study of wine and the thoughtful enjoyment of wine is a rewarding hobby.

* 1. Wine Has Been Enjoyed Throughout History
* 2. How to Classify the Best Wines
* 3. The Best Wine is Made from Special Grapes
* 4. How to Make the Best Wine
* 5. Famous Grapes for the Best White Wine
* 6. Famous Grapes for the Best Red Wine
* 7. Serving the Best Wines
Which Wine Goes with Which Food
* 8. The Best Specialty Wines
Champagne, Sherry, Port, Ice Wine, Sauternes
* 9. Tasting the Best Wines
* 10. Packaging the Best Wines
* 11. Wine Bottle Sizes
* 12. Storing the Best Wine”

GrrlScientist presents Migratory Monarch Butterflies ‘See’ Earth’s GeoMagnetic Field posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “What do migratory monarch butterflies and jet-lag in humans have in common? We share a photoreceptor with monarch butterflies that they use to read the earth’s magnetic field while they migrate and to help maintain their circadian clock function”

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Welcome to the January 28, 2010 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Just What Drivers Need — More Distractions! posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Emily Simmons presents Quieting the Voices posted at Be In Health Now, saying, “I’ve found a very good exercise for quieting the naysayers in your head…”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Joe “Vote 60″ No Mo? posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

FMF presents Three Easiest Ways to Earn More Money posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “Three great ways that people can earn more money.”

jim presents The S&P500 Dividend Aristocrats posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Paul Reyes-Fournier presents Deep Thoughts by CoupleDumb posted at coupledumb.com.

Patrick @ Military Money presents Check Your Credit Report Often posted at Military Finance Network, saying, “Checking your credit score is a great way to ensure that your credit history is reported accurately, as well as monitor for fraud, such as identity theft.”

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents Do You Need An Accountant? posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “Do you need to use a tax professional for filing your taxes? A tax professional not only offers expert tax advice, but can do the job more quickly and accurately than you can - which is essential for small business owners who need to devote time to running their business.”

Digerati Life presents Ally Bank (GMAC Bank) Review posted at The Digerati Life.

Wallet Blogger presents How To Get A Credit Card That’s Right For You posted at The Smarter Wallet.

cs presents What Disability Teaches posted at Cold SnapDragon.

Mike Ross presents The 19 Healthiest Foods You’re Probably Not Eating posted at The Budget Life Blog.

Credit Shout presents Best American Express Travel Rewards Card posted at CreditShout.

Sam presents New !! What Makes the Best Wine? Drink, Enjoy and Share the Reds and the Whites posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, saying, “Thanks for including my article. Here’s an excerpt…

What Makes the Best Wine?
Drink, Enjoy and Share the Reds and the Whites

Wine is sunlight, held together by water. So said Galileo, and we agree. Wine is the alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes, enjoyed around the world. Sharing a glass of wine with friends is one of the most satisfying of all drinking rituals. The study of wine and the thoughtful enjoyment of wine is a rewarding hobby.

* 1. Wine Has Been Enjoyed Throughout History
* 2. How to Classify the Best Wines
* 3. The Best Wine is Made from Special Grapes
* 4. How to Make the Best Wine
* 5. Famous Grapes for the Best White Wine
* 6. Famous Grapes for the Best Red Wine
* 7. Serving the Best Wines
Which Wine Goes with Which Food
* 8. The Best Specialty Wines
Champagne, Sherry, Port, Ice Wine, Sauternes
* 9. Tasting the Best Wines
* 10. Packaging the Best Wines
* 11. Wine Bottle Sizes
* 12. Storing the Best Wine”

GrrlScientist presents Migratory Monarch Butterflies ‘See’ Earth’s GeoMagnetic Field posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “What do migratory monarch butterflies and jet-lag in humans have in common? We share a photoreceptor with monarch butterflies that they use to read the earth’s magnetic field while they migrate and to help maintain their circadian clock function”

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Welcome to the January 21, 2010 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Go, Conan! posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Kyle Dunning presents 200 Best Blogs, Free Courses and eBooks for the Business Student posted at Online Colleges and Universities Education Database, saying, “thanks!”

Katy Unitek presents Solyndra helps your Job Outlook - Boots on the Roof posted at Boots On The Roof, saying, “Thank you and Happy New Year!”

FMF presents The Value of an Elite College posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “Is an elite college worth the high cost? Not usually.”

jim presents The S&P500 Dividend Aristocrats posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

oz3sdb presents On the Safety of Repetition and the Death of Creative Risk posted at steven d. bennett.

Dan Stelter presents Why People Give Up on Anxiety Recovery posted at Anxiety Support Network Anxiety Recovery Blog, saying, “Why do people give up on anxiety recovery? Learn some reasons in this article and how you can protect yourself from giving up.”

June Tree presents Balance Transfer Credit Card Tips, Facts and Traps posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

TSW Blog presents Lending Club Review: Lending Money For Profit posted at The Smarter Wallet.

debergerac78 presents Tweet to Win with Albertsons Wellbeing! posted at Albertsons Wellbeing, saying, “Time to tweet and tell–and up for grabs is a $500 gift card from Albertsons Wellbeing! Simply tweet “I’m celebrating food, nutrition and living well with Albertsons! #visitAlbertsonsWellbeing.com” or retweet “Celebrate living well with # AlbertsonsWellbeing.com and chance to win a $500 gift card. RT to enter”"

Brian presents Living Longer & Genetics posted at How To Live a Longer Life, saying, “A personal account of the fragility of life. Despite our best efforts to guard against disease sometimes it’s out of our hands.”

Annaly Curzon presents Did You Resolve To Get Organized? posted at Working On Me, saying, “If you resolved to get organized, it’s not tool late.”

JHS presents Motivated to Protect posted at Writing My Life, saying, “A new site, a new weekly writing exercise. This post is actually the third in a series, detailing the worst time in my life, as well as how the situation resolved and what I learned from the experience.”

Mike Ross presents The 40 Top Blogs for Staying Healthy and Fit posted at The Budget Life Blog.

Sam presents NEW !! Job Interview Tips and Questions. Get the Job You Want. Job Interview Tips and Skills. ! Surfer Sam posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, saying, “Thanks for including my article. Here’s an excerpt…

How to Prepare for a Job Interview
Get the Job You Want With These Successful Tips

Lucky you. You’ve been invited to interview for a good job. Prepare for the job interview with these tips and put your best foot forward. You can get the job you want.

Think of the job interview as a theatrical audition. This meeting is not a time for improvisation. You need solid preparation to show yourself in your best light. Know what you are going to say before you go to the interview. Write a good script, learn your lines and rehearse them. Make your appearance count. At the job interview, it’s important to leave a strong, lasting impression. Whatever happens, keep a positive outlook on interview day. You’ll look and sound like a winner. Here’s how you can prepare for a job intervie”

Aparna presents Giveaway: Win Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion posted at Beauty and Personal Grooming, saying, “Enter for a chance to win Skin MD Natural Shielding lotion, a natural, green-friendly moisturizer that is great for dry skin and in winters. To enter you have to comment on the post, blog about it, submit it to social bookmarking sites, mention it in Facebook/Twitter etc. Contest ends on Jan 26, 2010″

Annette Berlin presents Reu$e And Save Series: Plastic Bags posted at Stuff With A Purpose, saying, “-Because plastic bags are not biodegradable, I try to avoid them whenever possible. When they can’t be avoided, I try to at least reuse them. Here are ten ways I utilize plastic bags a second time.”

Mike Ross presents The 70 Top Twitter Feeds for Fashion Fanatics posted at Star Costumes Blog, saying, “One of the greatest things about Twitter is that it makes it a lot easier for fashion fanatics like us to stay fabulous. Being fashionable means keeping up with the times; if you fall behind on what’s hot, you end up becoming what’s not.”

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Welcome to the January 7, 2010 edition of carnival of the vanities.

FMF presents Contrarian Thoughts on Charity and Giving posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “Is giving to a big non-profit really a good idea? This post debates the issue.”

Annaly Curzon presents How Motivational Quotes Can Be A Catalyst For Change posted at Working On Me, saying, “It’s been proven repeatedly that we get what we focus on, so why not focus on something inspirational?”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Vintage Wisdom posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Dan Stelter presents The Anxiety Support Network - A Multidisciplinary Approach to Treating Anxiety posted at Anxiety Support Network Anxiety Recovery Blog, saying, “An article detailing how people can improve their mental wellness and reduce anxiety by treating it from multiple angles at once, rather than one single angle such as medication.”

TSW Blog presents Avoid Bankruptcy! Information To Help You Stay Afloat posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

June Tree presents Best High Interest Savings Accounts In Online Banking posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

debergerac78 presents Incremental apologies aren’t effective posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “With more alleged mistresses coming out of the woodwork, it may be better for Tiger Woods to come clean with all his affairs rather than have to keep apologizing for each new revelation.”

DWSUWF presents Truth in Blogging posted at Divided We Stand United We Fall, saying, “We are unaccustomed to this kind of refreshing candor coming from a Communication Director for this or, for that matter, any administration. But Dan Pfeiffer delivers on the promise of the title in his White House blog post “The Same Old Washington Blame Game” with much more of the same old Washington blame game in the body of his post.”

Credit Shout presents Best Gas Credit Cards posted at CreditShout.

BankShout presents Capital One Rewards Review posted at BankShout.

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Welcome to the December 31, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Thomas de Herrera presents Bankruptcy and God posted at Does God Exist?, saying, “My non-biblical take on the existence of God on a daily basis, whether it be from Tiger Woods heading for the Bahamas or from a personal matter. Does God Exist? is the name of my blog at www.lulzing.com”

FMF presents The Tithe posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “Interesting guest post and discussion on the appropriateness of the tithe.”

Jeff Sullivan presents Wilt Chamberlain - NBA posted at Throwback Players and the Jerseys They Wore.

DCTrader presents Financial Bloggers Traders Insights posted at DCTrader.

jim presents The 10-Second Credit Limit Increase posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Ode To The Weatherman posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

June Tree presents ETrade Online Brokerage Account: Top Broker Review posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

TSW Blog presents How To Build Good Credit and Clean Up Bad Credit posted at The Smarter Wallet.

Denise Harris presents Relief For Gout posted at Able Mart, saying, “The disease of kings is more common these days, thanks to fatty diets.”

debergerac78 presents It’s tough to be Santa in a recession posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “Our financial troubles have their roots in financial misbehavior, and we need to do better if we’re going to have a brighter Christmas next year.”

Sweepy Jean presents Cigarettes and Poetry posted at Sweepy Jean Explores the (Webby) World.

Credit Shout presents Best Credit Cards For Your Family posted at CreditShout.

Kevin Fleming presents Try Netflix Free for 2 Weeks posted at Satellite TV Guru.

Mike Ross presents 101 Essential Twitter Feeds to Help You Live Longer and Healthier posted at The Budget Life Blog.

C. Myers presents Control Overeating Naturally posted at Mind Mart, saying, “Weight loss without diet aids is possible.”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Shameless Republicans On Christmas Attack posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Tim King presents The Kiss posted at J. Timothy King’s Blog, saying, “A love scene, a kiss that was never supposed to happen.”

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Welcome to the December 24, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Effortless Abundance presents How to adopt an attitude of gratitude posted at Effortless Abundance, saying, “When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies with yourself. ~Tecumseh”

axel presents Consumed By Collective Fear posted at axel g.

Aparna presents Test your level of self-esteem posted at Beauty and Personal Grooming, saying, “Get more out of your life with good self esteem. Get balance in your life – be confident, motivated and disciplined Grow and develop …”

FMF presents How to Get Consumer Reports Online Access for Free posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “A simple way to get an online resource for free.”

Annaly Curzon presents Phobia – When You Can’t Just Get Over It posted at Working On Me.

Denise Harris presents Calm Restless Leg Syndrome posted at Able Mart.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents We Don’t Think We Can Dance, But We Do It Anyway posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

jim presents Best Online Checking Accounts posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

June Tree presents myFICO Promotional Code and Review posted at The Digerati Life.

debergerac78 presents Be ready with a bad gift apology! posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “In the rush to get your loved one something for Christmas, having an apology on hand will help in case the gift has unintended consequences.”

Thailand Breeze presents Thai Orchids At A Glance posted at Tip.

Alvaro Fernandez presents Michael Merzenich on Brain Training, Assessments, and Personal Brain Trainers posted at SharpBrains, saying, “Here’s a stimulating interview with brain scientist Michael Merzenich. Who will be the “personal brain trainers” of the future?”

TSW Blog presents How 0% Balance Transfer Credit Cards Can Save You Money posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Happy Holidays!”

Sam presents New !! Exciting Things To Do in New York City, Wonderful NYC posted at Travel Welcome, saying, “Thanks for including my article. Here’s an excerpt…
New York City is bigger than life. It’s a complex, fascinating place to vacation. Here you’ll find the best of the best, the biggest of all, and more of everything. New York City is so large people fall back on numbers to describe it. The longest subway system, the biggest public library, the tallest buildings, the largest city in the United States. You can just assume that almost everything is New York City is super-sized.

There’s lots to do in New York City.”

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Welcome to the December 17, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Diana Hall presents Transgender Jesus? posted at damascusmoments, saying, “bridgett”

Tracy Beach presents Virtual Manipulatives Help Teach Early Numeracy posted at Math Learning, Fun & Education Blog : Dreambox Learning.

Elizabeth Marsten presents Dear Google, Please Give Me Back My Money posted at Portent Interactive, Seattle, WA.

Amanda Halm presents 5 Scariest Wedding Themes of All Time posted at BrideZilla.

Ariana Burgess presents Plan for the Worst on Your Wedding Day posted at Groomsman Gift Blog.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents “Short On Facts” Fox posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Katy Unitek presents Power Up - Boots on the Roof posted at Boots On The Roof, saying, “Another article for possible consideration, thanks! Katy”

jim presents Conduct a Financial Fire Drill posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Aparna presents Prevent hair-loss part-2 posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “The important reason for perceived hair fall is breakage due to dryness & poor grooming. Poor nutrition & lack of time to look after the hair properly”

Michelle Bell presents Marriage, or why I really really want same sex couples to be able to marry. posted at The Gaytheists, saying, “I am extremely proud of this article, which gives a fairly concise opinion on why straight people who don’t adhere to a completely traditional marriage should be interested in supporting same-sex marriage. Opinion piece.”

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents Alternative Investments to High Yield Savings Accounts posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “This article lists several good safe investment alternatives to standard high yield savings accounts, while offering a better return than most savings accounts.”

debergerac78 presents Want great business ethics? Get a life! posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “Having a life outside work directly informs your sense of ethics–here’s why.”

Rosey Dusk presents Have you always had Bumps on your Upper Arms? posted at Natural Acne Relief.

Sarah presents How to: Save over $10,000 on Your Honeymoon posted at The One!.

Sam presents New !! Fun Things To Do on Vacation in Los Angeles posted at Travel Welcome, saying, “Thanks for including my article. Here’s an excerpt…
Fun Things To Do on Vacation in Los Angeles
Vacation Sightseeing, Fun Activities and Adventures
Helpful Info to Plan Your Vacation

Los Angeles California has so many attractions I don’t know where to start. There’s really nowhere in the world that offers you more fun things to do on vacation. Whether you’re coming for the theme parks, the Hollywood glitz, the nightlife, the arts and culture scene, the California lifestyle, outdoor fun at the beaches, mountains or desert, there’s something special to do every day of the year.”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Larry King and Carrie Prejean ? Not Headed To The Altar posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents Netflix Review, Online Movie Rentals posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “Netflix is a great way to save money on movie rentals, especially with the $8.99 unlimited plan that comes with unlimited DVD rentals and unlimited video streaming. Check it out with a free trial if you’ve never used it.”

debergerac78 presents Exploring the ethics of swine flu posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “The American work ethic is a wonderful thing for the economy, but employees shouldn’t be condemned for things that are beyond their control–getting sick being a case in point.”

jim presents Credit Report Bumpage: Knocking Off Hard Inquiries posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Emily Simmons presents How to Make a Budget That Works posted at Be In Health Now, saying, “A budget is the foundation on which financial freedom is built. Learn the basics here.”

jim presents How to Answer the 10 Most Common Interview Questions posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity, saying, “Thanks for your consideration!”

debergerac78 presents When dealing with clients, think before you speak posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “Putting your foot in your mouth is a good way of getting hauled to court. Learn to manage your risk by watching what you say.”

Steve Lafler presents An American Diva at the Muxe Vela in Juchitan posted at Fiona’s Tranny Tribune, saying, “An unusual celebration in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan.”

Sarah Clark presents Stupid Products: The “Make-the-Putt Bra” posted at The Mother Load.

Alvaro Fernandez presents The Brain Advantage: Train your Autopilot…and how to turn it off posted at SharpBrains, saying, “Why leaders should shift their mindset from thinking of quality or other reviews as administrative tasks and instead approach them as opportunities to turn off autopilot.”

debergerac78 presents Please, tell us the truth about global warming! posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “Researchers suppressing other dissenting scientists’ opinions is bad enough, but given that this information has been stolen by hackers clouds the issue of global warming even more. Who are we supposed to believe?”

jim presents Boost Morale & Fill Time by Volunteering posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

pbmedia presents How to Fix a Leaky Delta Faucet posted at jammer(six).

pbmedia presents Flu Shot vs. FluMist Nasal Vaccine posted at Fit36.com.

Effortless Abundance presents Achieving your goals posted at GreatManagement Blog.

Credit Shout presents Chase Sapphire Card Review posted at CreditShout.

Mike Ross presents 25 Social Media Sites to Help You Live Longer and Healthier posted at Budget Life Blog.

Kevin Fleming presents The Hills Season 5 finale posted at Satellite TV Guru.

GrrlScientist presents New Species of Orchid is World’s Smallest posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “This story discusses the most recent newly discovered species of orchid found in Ecuador. This tiny orchid was accidentally found among the roots of a slightly larger (but still very small) orchid.”

Elisha Webster Emerson presents A Little Angst Cannot be Helped posted at My Inconvenient Body, saying, “Long live the angsty teen!”

Steve Faber presents Propose To My Girlfriend » How to Recognize the Signs of a Bad Relationship – Before It’s Too Late posted at Propose To My Girlfriend.

Paul Reyes-Fournier presents Our Celebrity Christmas List posted at coupledumb.com.

Jessie Shires presents Early to rise posted at JessieShires.com, saying, “reflections on morning and sleep”

Susan Howe presents 10 Lies About Vampires You Learned from Movies posted at Star Costumes Blog.

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents How to Open a Roth IRA posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “This article covers the basics of how to open a Roth IRA, including what to look for in an IRA custodian, the pros and cons of different locations, and more. This is great reading for anyone interested in opening their first IRA.”

The Backyard Grower presents Food Banks Need Donations posted at Bobbie Whitehead.

debergerac78 presents Will Tiger Woods’ apology be effective? posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “Woods has opted to keep his marital troubles a private matter…and perhaps we should let him.”

Emily Simmons presents Christmas on a Budget posted at Be In Health Now, saying, “If you’re a last-minute shopper like myself, this post on how to keep your Christmas spending under control will be just in time for you. If you’re a get-it-done early shopper, read this for next year!”

Mike Ross presents 7 Reasons Tiger Woods Probably Needs Life Insurance posted at The Budget Life Blog.

jim presents How to Determine Your Asset Allocation posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Effortless Abundance presents Our experience is an echo of our inner world posted at Effortless Abundance, saying, “According to the Law of Attraction, we create our own reality by the habitual way we think. What does this mean?”

Surveymagnet presents Are men becoming too feminine? | SurveyMagnet.com posted at SurveyMagnet.com.

debergerac78 presents TIME’s Top 10 Apologies List misses the boat posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “So many big-time names, so little historical significance.”

Kevin Fleming presents Watch Lost Season 6 Episodes Online posted at Satellite TV Guru.

Credit Shout presents Discover More vs Chase Freedom posted at CreditShout.

Katy Unitek presents Fun at Solar Power International! - Boots on the Roof posted at Boots On The Roof, saying, “Hi Andrew, another article for possible consideration, thanks Katy”

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Welcome to the October 29, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Bystander President? posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Best 0% APR Credit Card Offers posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

The Smarter Wallet presents How 0% Balance Transfer Credit Cards Can Save You Money posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

Aparna presents Win LashMantra Eyelash Serum, Malibu Secret Antiaging Cream and other goodies posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Fabulous Giveaway!! Enter for a chance to win 4 amazing products (worth $124) — LAshMantra Eyelash Growth Serum, Malibu Secret Anti-Aging Body Cream, Organic Eye Care Repices E-Book and Elegant Earrigns.Contest Ends on Nov 5, 2009.”

FMF presents Make Sure Your Credit Card Has Smart Features posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “Tips on getting a great credit card.”

jim presents Chase Blueprint Payment Program Review posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Alvaro Fernandez presents 15 FAQs on Neuroplasticity and Brain Fitness posted at SharpBrains, saying, “Here you have a Question and Answer session on what neuroplasticity means and how to maintain and improve brain fitness”

Credit Shout presents How to Deal With Debt Collectors posted at CreditShout.

Susan Howe presents 15 Books to Inspire Awesome Halloween Costume Ideas posted at Star Costumes Blog.

Steve Faber presents Belly Fat Loser » The Benefits of Drinking Water – Does Drinking Water Help You Lose Weight? posted at Belly Fat Loser.

Katy Unitek presents UN Forecasts Boom in Green Jobs - Boots on the Roof posted at Boots On The Roof, saying, “Hi Andrew - Another article for possible consideration, thanks! Katy”

Sonja Stewart presents Halloween with No Candy? No Way! posted at Parenting Squad.

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents Where Do You Get the Best Roth IRA Rates? posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “A common question people ask is where to find the best IRA rates, which doesn’t really have an answer because IRAs are an instrument for investments, not an investment themselves. This article explains more.”

Patrick @ Military Money presents 2009 Veterans Day Discounts posted at Military Finance Network, saying, “A list of Veterans Day discounts for 2009. A great way for military members, retirees, and veterans to save some money!”

Barry Wright III presents Start Walking | 3stylelife posted at 3stylelife, saying, “I talk about my struggle to simply start working on what I dream of doing. The path is simple; all you have to do is start walking.”

debergerac78 presents The Art of the Apology won in the National Best Book 2009 Awards posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “The right apology can sometimes turn away a big lawsuit. Lauren Bloom’s award-winning book will show you how to make an effective apology under practically any circumstances.”

Ralph Jean-Paul presents How To Wake Up Early Without Hating It: My 3 A.M. Experiment posted at Potential 2 Success, saying, “It’s Monday morning and you have hit the “snooze” button twice and now it’s finally time to get out of bed. How is it that some people can get out of bed early and start their day with a smile while others don’t speak in the morning until they get to work? I did an early riser experiment and become more productive and improved my physical and spiritual life.”

Stephen presents The Alcoholics Guide To Quitting Smoking posted at My Quit Smoking Diary.

Bob Willert presents Joys of Jelqing posted at Penis Enlargement Practice, saying, “We’ll be taking a look at jelqing, its history, its advantages, its variations. As one of the oldest and most popular methods of natural penis enlargement, we think it deserves its own post, don’t you?”

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Welcome to the October 22, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Jeff Cook presents Catch Up posted at Only I’ve….

Twyla Motkaluk presents Dangerous Link Scares Prairie Housewife posted at bitchabout.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Ode To Party-First Republicans posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

FMF presents 10 Ways to Lower Your Taxes posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “We could all use lower taxes, right?”

Ruda Krishna presents The Way I Am posted at The Pathless Mind, saying, “thank you for your consideration.”

jim presents Most Valuable Regular U.S. Coin posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Steve Faber presents Belly Fat Loser » The New Food Guide Pyramid – Will It Really Help You Lose Fat? posted at Belly Fat Loser, saying, “Does this new one make you even fatter, like the old pyramid did?”

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents What to do About Increased Credit Card Interest Rates posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “Tips on your options if your credit card company raises your interest rates or changes the terms of your credit card agreement. Options include closing the card, transferring the balance to another credit card, or accepting the terms.”

Patrick @ Military Money presents Should Military Members Receive Special Benefits? posted at Military Finance Network, saying, “Should military members receive special benefits not given to the general populace? Find out some military benefits and why they receive them.”

Katy Unitek presents The Future Evolution of Solar Energy - Boots on the Roof posted at Boots On The Roof, saying, “Attached is another article for possible consideration.

Please feel free to contact me at katyk@unitek.com with any questions you may have.

Thanks!
Katy”

Aparna presents Vaseline makes eyelashes grow longer and thicker posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, ““We first heard about this trick from a friend who said her mother and aunts applied Vaseline to their eyelashes and eyebrows to make it grow. So we tried it for about 3 weeks. It did not make the actual eyelashes right then grow, but once it fell out and grew out new ones, they were longer. MUCH longer. There’s no scientific reason as to why this works, and we don’t care. It works, it works, it works!””

MBB presents ETrade Online Brokerage Review posted at Money Blue Book Blog.

debergerac78 presents Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize includes a lesson on apologies posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “It seems that one of the best apologies for past transgressions is a commitment to do better in the future.”

Surveymagnet presents SurveyMagnet.com » Money For Your Honey posted at SurveyMagnet.com.

Annette Berlin presents 20 Ways To Make Crafts Pay posted at Craft Stew, saying, “With today’s problematic economy, folks everywhere are searching for alternative ways to bring in extra income. For crafters, our hobby provides an obvious source of extra cash.”

Tim King presents Friday Fun: What’s in a Cat? posted at J. Timothy King’s Blog, saying, “Proof that God has a sense of humor is that he created cats.”

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Welcome to the October 15, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Susan Howe presents Safe Trick or Treating: 16 Essential Tips for Parents posted at Star Costumes Blog.

Katy Unitek presents Promising Careers in Solar Training - Boots on the Roof posted at Boots On The Roof, saying, “Article for possible consideration, thanks!”

Andrew Heath presents Society Imposed Heterosexuality posted at Andrew Heath, saying, “Thanks!”

FMF presents How Much is a Good Commute Worth? posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “A specific take on the old “time is money” issue.”

Aparna presents The Body Shop Nutriganics Giveaway posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Fabulous Giveaway!! Enter for a chance to win a collection of 7 new products (worth $140) specifically designed to address the first signs of aging from Nutriganics, The Body Shop.Contest Ends on Oct 21, 2009.”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Ode To Pro-Rape Republicans posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

jim presents How To Win McDonald’s Monopoly Game posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Elisha Webster Emerson presents Top Ten Reasons Why I am a ?Tool? posted at My Inconvenient Body, saying, “Why I am a sell-out—and I’m taking you all with me!”

MBB presents 2010 Federal Income Tax Brackets (IRS Tax Rates) posted at Money Blue Book Blog.

David Michael presents Sci-fi as literature posted at Perplexicon, saying, “A short post about why science fiction can be treated as literature, but perhaps its authors should try a little harder to get it there.”

debergerac78 presents Was David Letterman’s apology for real? posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “Sometimes it’s hard to tell from a guy with such deadpan delivery whether or not he’s being serious. At the very least, he should’ve left Sarah Palin out of his speech.”

Patrick @ Military Money presents Why You Should Only Bank at FDIC Insured Banks posted at Military Finance Network, saying, “The FDIC guarantees customer deposits against bank failure. Make sure your bank is FDIC insured before depositing any money with them - otherwise you could lose your deposits if the bank fails.”

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents How to Rollover a 401k Plan into an IRA posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “You need to decide what to do with your 401k when you leave your company. One of the best options is to do an IRA rollover so you can control how and where you invest, along with other factors such as expnse ratios. This tutorial shows you how to do a 401k rollover into an IRA.”

Patrick @ Money Saving Deals presents Free Money For Opening Ohio 529 College Savings Account posted at Cash Money Life Deals, saying, “Get $25 free for signing up for the Ohio 529 College Savings Account, and the opportunity to earn more money by referring others. This offer is open to everyone in the US, not just OH residents.”

Lucynda Riley presents Vehicle Sabotage posted at Lucynda Riley.

Lucynda Riley presents Concrete in a Gas Tank posted at Lucynda Riley.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents $50 TradeKing Promotion, $50 To Refer A Friend posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

Shaky Jake presents John Mayer Gives Girlfriend Mix-tape of John Mayer Songs For Anniversary. posted at Pop Farce.

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Welcome to the October 12, 2009 edition of best of me symphony.

Andrew Amelinckx presents The firemen’s riot of August 21, 1865 posted at Old Smoke Bio, saying, “This is a glimpse into old New York and the demise of the volunteer fire department.”

Mike Wheeler presents Brain-Computer Interface and the Wireless Neurosociety posted at Brain Stimulant, saying, “The article has some speculative science fiction futurism.”

Sam presents New !! Super Sports Cars Are Exotic, High Performance and Expensive posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, saying, “Thanks for including my article. Here’s an excerpt….

The Fastest Cars in the World, Super Sports Cars
With Prices and Pictures
Fast, Powerful, and Sexy

The fastest cars in the world are the super sports cars, fast, powerful, and sexy. These super sports cars, the exotic cars of the automotive world, are high performance cars, often called ultra sports cars or super cars. They come from famous companies like Ferrari, AC Cobra, Lotus, McLaren, Porsche, Maseratti, Lamborghini, Jaguar, BMW, Bugatti, Shelby and Koenigsegg.

Fastest Cars in the World
Super sports cars are remarkable for style, performance and exclusivity. The exotic sports cars are engineered to be the fastest cars in the world for drivers with a need for speed, and come with mind-blowing styling and big price tags. In the crowded field of family sedans and SUVs, the super sports cars can really stop traffic.”

OnlineCollege presents The Top 100 Colleges on Twitter posted at Universities and Colleges.

FMF presents Interview Lessons from a Video Contest posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “What to do and not do in an interview — with video examples!!!”

Tim King presents Lie Detecting: A Bullshit Episode Penn & Teller Should Do posted at J. Timothy King’s Freedom Blog, saying, “Here’s a post I did about lie-detecting (not just polygraphy), in the form of a pitch to the producers of Penn & Teller’s program on Showtime. Since then, P&T have aired an episode about polygraphy, and they missed most of my points. Oh well.”

jim presents What Constitutes Debt Validation? posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Elisha Webster Emerson presents Top Ten Reasons Why I am a ?Tool? posted at My Inconvenient Body, saying, “Why I am a sell-out——-and I’m taking you all with me!”

Lucynda Riley presents He rescued me! I wish he would do it again! posted at The Alien Princess.

TSW presents Equifax Credit Report and Score: Review of Equifax Products posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

Banker Saver presents Is The Inflation Protected Certificate of Deposit Still Around? posted at Banker Saver.

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Welcome to the October 8, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Tim King presents Baby Boy posted at J. Timothy King’s Stories, saying, “A story to read when you feel battered by life and circumstances.”

Aparna presents Skin care tip: Wash your face thoroughly before you exercise posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “it’s far more important to cleanse your face thoroughly before a workout than afterwards.”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents The Price Of Facebook Friendship posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Steve Faber presents Top 10 Questions to Ask Before You Get Married posted at Propose To My Girlfriend, saying, “If you are considering proposing ro getting married, here are some questions to ask to help make sure you don’t fall into the bottom 50% we’re always reading about.”

FMF presents The Top 15 Questions You Should Ask When Looking for a New Insurance Policy posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “Common insurance questions and answers.”

Patrick @ Money Saving Deals presents Free Money For Opening Ohio 529 College Savings Account posted at Cash Money Life Deals, saying, “The Ohio 529 College Savings Plan, CollegeAdvantage, is offering a generous sign up bonus for new accounts. You can easily earn a couple hundred dollars to go toward your college savings.”

The Violent Times presents Opening Salvo posted at The Violent Times.

Lucynda Riley presents Vehicle Sabotage posted at Lucynda Riley.

Lucynda Riley presents Get Revenge on a Business | Mean Things posted at Lucynda Riley.

Lucynda Riley presents Get revenge at an Ex’s Wdding | Mean Things posted at Lucynda Riley.

Lucynda Riley presents How to keep a house from selling. | Mean Things posted at Lucynda Riley.

Lucynda Riley presents Automated Prank Caller | Mean Things posted at Lucynda Riley.

mom & dad presents Kids’ Halloween Costume Ideas posted at raising4boys.com.

MBB presents Best Free Anti Virus Spyware Software posted at Money Blue Book Blog.

MBB presents Online Brokers Offering Cheap Stock Trades posted at Money Blue Book Blog.

Surveymagnet presents What is the Dumbest Successful Business You Have Seen? posted at SurveyMagnet.com.

debergerac78 presents Kudos to Disney for fostering volunteerism posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “Free admission to Disney World for those who can complete a day of volunteer service at the HandsOn Network.”

Kenneth Bennight presents Garofolo and Hateful Nonsense posted at Tex the Pontificator.

Lucynda Riley presents Goody Two Shoes is a Horrible Mother!!!! posted at Suburban Spy.

Sam presents Your Focused Personal Finance Plan. You’re on your Way to Wealth posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, saying, “Thanks for including my article. Here’s an excerpt…

ow to Save Money Every Month
Your Personal Financial Plan for Success

What is your money personality? Are you the Worrier, the Avoider, the Hoarder, or the Spender? What need does money fill in your life? You can change and adapt your money personality so that you are able to save money every month and live in security. First, acknowledge your money style and what money means to you. Then consciously try to enlarge your outlook by creating a budget, financial goals and self-motivation.”

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Welcome to the September 28, 2009 edition of best of me symphony.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Multi-Task Madness posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Greg Laden presents The Mystery of The Returned Outboard Motor : Greg Laden’s Blog posted at Greg Laden’s Blog.

Jason Ward presents A word about JG Ballard - The Word of Ward posted at The Word of Ward, saying, “Hello again. Here’s an article I wrote about the late JG Ballard with a few of my favourite books by him. Thanks for doing this.”

FMF presents What to Do When You Don’t Get a Job Offer posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “There are a few steps you should take when you don’t get a job offer that might help you get one eventually.”

Sam Carrara presents Goal Setting- Half Marathon posted at Sam Carrara’s Marketing Education.

Sam presents New !! LASIK Laser Eye Surgery. See the World Without Glasses or Contact Lenses posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, saying, “Thanks for including my article. Here’s an excerpt…

LASIK Laser Eye Surgery
Would You Like to See the World
Without Glasses or Contact Lenses?

Wouldn’t it be grand to see clearly without glasses or contact lenses? Millions of people have had LASIK laser eye surgery to improve their vision. It is a popular surgical procedure with a high success rate that can improve your quality of life. If you are tired of glasses or annoyed by contact lenses, LASIK eye surgery may be for you. No matter whether you are nearsighted, farsighted or have astigmatism, LASIK is a quick ten-minute procedure that can improve your vision. But not everyone will benefit from LASIK, and you should know that LASIK is a medical operation.

What Is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery

LASIK is eye surgery to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. The surgery is performed by an ophthalmologist using a laser. About three million procedures are performed each year. LASIK is an acronym that stands for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis.

Vision defects are caused by irregularities in the cornea, the clear front covering of the eye. This changes how the cornea focuses light coming into the eye. LASIK eye surgery can correct these vision defects by reshaping the cornea. LASIK eye surgery cannot correct presbyopia, so people over 40 will still need glasses for reading.

During LASIK, a flap is cut in the outer part of the cornea and folded back. Then an Excimer laser is used to reshape your cornea. The laser does not burn or cut, but instead vaporizes the underlying tissue of the cornea. The layer of tissue removed may be only ten micrometres thick. Next, the flap is laid back in place and the eye heals.”

Patrick @ Military Money presents Should I Make an Early Withdrawal from My Retirement Account? posted at Military Finance Network, saying, “Making an early withdrawal from your retirement accounts can cause you to pay taxes and penalties, but sometimes it may be worth it.”

Patrick @ Money Saving Deals presents Free Business Cards from Vista Print posted at Cash Money Life Deals, saying, “Get 250 free business cards from Vista Print. Great offer for the start up businessman or entrepreneur.”

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Welcome to the September 24, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Kevin Fleming presents Watch Greys Anatomy Season 6 Online posted at Satellite TV Guru.

Aparna presents Aspirin for acne-prone skin posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Aspirin is remarkable for your skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties, capability of sloughing off dead skin cells thus preventing the clogging of pores makes it a terrific product in the treatment of acne and other skin inflammations.”

Sonja Stewart presents Voluntary Insanity: 5 Volunteer Jobs Parents Will Actually Volunteer For posted at Parenting Squad.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Happy Birthday To Me posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

debergerac78 presents Why Joe Wilson’s apology falls short posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “The South Carolina Congressman’s “You lie!” remark are not only inappropriate, they’re downright rude. Can we possibly get a discussion on health care reform without it degenerating into a shouting match?”

Kenneth Bennight presents Ask Sitting Bull How it Worked Out posted at Tex the Pontificator.

Tim King presents Friday Fun: My Favorite Columbos posted at J. Timothy King’s Blog, saying, “Rewatching old episodes featuring the disheveled homicide detective named Lieutenant Columbo, I thought I’d throw together this post, listing 5 of my favorites. What are your favorite episodes?”

Susan Howe presents 20 Awesome Cosplay Blogs for Those Who Really Want to Get Their Game On posted at Star Costumes Blog.

Ian Peatey presents Life: powerful and fragile posted at Quantum Learning - nonviolent living.

Kevin Fleming presents Best Satellite TV Service? posted at Satellite TV Guru.

Credit Shout presents The Advantages of Business Credit Cards posted at CreditShout.

FMF presents Where to Invest Your Time to Get the Best Pay-Off posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “If you had an extra hour to invest, what would you do to make the most of it? The answer might surprise you.”

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents Best 12 month 0% balance transfer credit card posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “The Discover More American Flag Card now offers 12 months balance transfer, which is among the best in the industry. It’s a great deal compared to paying high interest rates.”

Silicon Valley Blogger presents What Are The Best Credit Card Rewards Programs? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

TSW presents YNAB (You Need A Budget) Review, Financial Budgeting Software posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

debergerac78 presents Kanye West, Serena Williams, Joe Wilson and the Today Show posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “These high-profile personalities have had a lot of apologizing to do recently–but how do their apologies hold up under social scrutiny?”

Surveymagnet presents Guest Blogger Opinion from Dearzette.com: How Soon is Too Soon for Sex? posted at SurveyMagnet.com.

Katy Unitek presents Moving Away from Oil-Powered Energy - Boots on the Roof posted at Boots On The Roof

Aparna presents LashFood & Pulse Yoga EXPRESS DVD: Giveaway posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Awesome Giveaway!! Enter for a chance to win LashFood, an all natural eyelash and eyebrow conditioning stimulator worth $120 and a Pulse Yoga EXPRESS DVD. Contest ends on Oct 6, 2009″

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Welcome to the September 3, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Aaron R presents Rorschach Revisited posted at Aaron Rogier, saying, “A look at public domain copy right issues focusing on the Rorschach test, the test’s inclusion on Wikipedia, and how ridiculous it is the original publisher is still receiving license fees for a public domain work.”

jonojonothan presents Scrawny? posted at Sambasixtytwo’s Blog.

Greg Laden presents Discordant Democrats vs. Republican Dittoheads posted at Quiche Moraine.

Aparna presents Clean your tongue to avoid bad breath posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Using a tongue scraper is a more effective way of cleaning your tongue; it’s special design allows for the proper cleaning of the entire surface of the tongue, especially the very back of the tongue, where the majority of foul odor-causing bacteria and decaying food particles are lodged”

FMF presents Which is Best for a Resume? posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “What’s the best way to start a resume?”

Susan Howe presents 20 Terrifically Terrifying Horror Blogs You Should Be Reading posted at Star Costumes Blog.

Doug Payton presents Economic Morality and Responsibility: The Prodigal’s Older Brother posted at Considerettes, saying, “Is it immoral to complain about tax money going to bail out people who made poor decisions? Some on the Christian Left think it is, but my post talks about how good stewardship requires that we make good use of our resources both corporately via the government and, more importantly, *individually* with our charitable dollars.”

Alvaro Fernandez presents Comparing Working Memory Training & Medication Treatment for ADHD posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “Results from this study indicate that working memory training yields greater benefits in WM for children with ADHD than are provided by stimulant medication treatment. Furthermore, memory gains following training persist for a significant period. Because adequate WM functioning is critically important for children’s academic success, …”

Yisroel presents Web 2.0, The Aliyah Revolution, and Nefesh B’Nefesh posted at Artzeinu.

Yisroel presents Our Meeting With Nefesh B’Nefesh: Aliyah is a Leap of Faith posted at Artzeinu.

jim presents Best Cash Back Credit Cards posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Ray presents Buying A House Near PowerLines: Do Power Lines Cause Cancer? posted at Money Blue Book.

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents 20 Free Stock Trades at Zecco posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “Get 20 free stock trades at Zecco when you open a new account by September 13, 2009. A $90 value!”

Patrick @ Money Saving Deals presents Free Money and Trades from Zecco and TradeKing posted at Cash Money Life Deals, saying, “Get $50 from TradeKing and 20 free stock trades from Zecco when you sign up for a new brokerage account with each company.”

Patrick @ Military Money presents Free Stock Trades at Zecco – 20 Trades for New Customers posted at Military Finance Network, saying, “New Zecco customers are eligible for 20 free trades when they sign up for a new account.”

nickel presents How to Track Lending Club Investments in Quicken posted at fivecentnickel.com.

Surveymagnet presents Government vs Sports posted at SurveyMagnet.com.

ruth presents Tips for Looking Beautiful While on a Budget posted at The Budget Makeup Connoisseur.

Sam presents New !! Collect Paper Money for Fun and Profit posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, saying, “Thanks for including my article. Here’s an excerpt..

Paper money is an exciting collectible. The value of paper money to collectors is much more than its face value printed on the paper. Collectors value paper money for its historical value, outstanding engravings, colors and art. Paper money is a kind of negotiable instrument, a promissory note made by a bank payable to the bearer on demand, used as money. We refer to paper money as a bill, a banknote, currency or simply a note. The study and collecting of paper money and all substitutes for money is called notaphily, whether the money is printed on paper, plastic, cloth, wood, or leather. Notaphily is to paper money collecting as numismatics is to coin collecting and philately is to stamp collecting.”

Guru Rwm presents Not Everyone who works at the DMV is a Monster … posted at Really Bad Stick Man Comics, saying, “What happens when you cross Star Wars and the DMV?”

Tallahassee Real Estate presents Changes In Real Estate Marketing posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, “The Internet has changed the way that REALTORS communicate with the market and with prospective customers. Knowing where the largest source of home buyers go to seek real estate information is part of a broker’s job when guiding real estate marketing efforts. Recent studies suggest that 87-92% of home buyers begin their search online, so being in the right place, at the right time, is certainly mission critical for every real estate broker.”

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Welcome to the August 27, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Open Limerick To President Obama posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Glowing Face Man presents How to Seduce a Girl in a Hollywood Movie posted at Glowing Face Man: Awaken the Badass Within, saying, “25 ways to get a girl– if life were more like a chickflick ;)”

Brian McKay presents Free Mortgage Rates Widget posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, “Keep your website visitors informed and up to date with the most recent mortgage rates. The widget is great for real estate agent websites, mortgage brokers websites, real estate websites, financial news websites or any other site that would like to display current mortgage rates.”

Kevin Fleming presents Watch Heroes Season 4 Online posted at Satellite TV Guru.

Credit Shout presents New Credit Card Rules posted at CreditShout.

Sam presents New !! Collect Paper Money for Fun and Profit posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, saying, “Thanks for including my article. Here’s an excerpt…

Collect Paper Money for Fun and Profit

Paper money is an exciting collectible. The value of paper money to collectors is much more than its face value printed on the paper. Collectors value paper money for its historical value, outstanding engravings, colors and art. Paper money is a kind of negotiable instrument, a promissory note made by a bank payable to the bearer on demand, used as money. We refer to paper money as a bill, a banknote, currency or simply a note. The study and collecting of paper money and all substitutes for money is called notaphily, whether the money is printed on paper, plastic, cloth, wood, or leather. Notaphily is to paper money collecting as numismatics is to coin collecting and philately is to stamp collecting.

How to Start Collecting Paper Money

There is much help for collectors of paper money. The connectivity of the Internet has made buying, selling and collecting easier. And reliable price guides have been compiled. The most effective way to get paper money is not through general circulation, but through dealers, collectors, auctions, and shows. You’ll find information in periodicals, reference books and collecting associations. The Professional Currency Dealers Association PCDA, is a trade association of about 125 national dealers who buy and sell paper money. The International Bank Note Society publishes a quarterly journal. The Society of Paper Money Collectors SPMC is a national group of collectors both expert and novice that provides information, research and promotion. The society publishes an award-winning bi-monthly journal Paper Money, and sponsors paper money shows around the country.

How Collectors Date Paper Money

The date that appears on all United States paper money is the year when the engraving design was first approved. For example, all $1 United States Notes of Series 1880 were printed from 1880 until 1917. These bills all have the date 1880, and are identified as the 1880 Series, even though they could have been printed anytime over 37 years. On notes since 1928, a letter is added to the series number whenever a small change in the design is made. For example, you might see a $1 bill in Series 2003A.”

Aparna presents Win LashMantra-Eyelash Serum, Swerve Razor and Anti-Aging Secrets Ebook!!! posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Amazing Giveaway!!! Enter for a chance to win LashMantra Eyelash Growth Serum, a triple pack of Swerve neck razor and an Anti-aging Beauty Secrets E-book. Last date is Aug 31, 2009″

jim presents Wachovia Bank CD Rates posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

lena presents As We Grow Up Things Change posted at The Colors Magazine.

jim presents What Is A Good Credit Score? posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Greg Laden presents Maybe We Should Have Elected a White President After All posted at Quiche Moraine.

Adam presents Opening the Gates posted at Cloud Culture.

Sonja Stewart presents Natural Childbirth: Have I Been Duped? posted at Parenting Squad.

Ray presents Blogging To Make Money Online posted at Money Blue Book.

Ray presents Make Money Blogging: Blog Tips For Beginners posted at Money Blue Book.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Ode To The White House Fashion Police posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents Protect Your Brand Identity posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “Small businesses are especially vulnerable to competitors moving in on their territory. These tips can help you protect your business’s brand identity.”

Patrick @ Military Money presents Money Management Tips for the New Recruits and Recent Graduates posted at Military Finance Network, saying, “Basic money management tips for people going out into the “real world” for the first time. This article applies to new military recruits and recent college graduates.”

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Cheap Web Hosting Services For Those On A Budget posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

The Smarter Wallet presents Credit Monitoring Services To Check Your Credit Report posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

Investing Toolkit presents How To Invest In Index Funds posted at Investing Toolkit, saying, “Thanks!”

Banker Saver presents A New Chase Business Checking Account Gets You $100 posted at Banker Saver.

David presents Balance Transfer Credit Cards | Review, Compare and Apply Online Today posted at Credit Card Offers IQ, saying, “Zero percent balance transfers offer a great way to make money.”

The Dough Roller presents The Great Debate: 30-Year Mortgage vs. 15-Year Mortgage posted at The Dough Roller, saying, “30-year versus 15-year mortgage - What works best for one homeowner may not work best for another.”

Colin Timberlake presents Training Log: The Discipline of Steel – Day 28: Part II posted at colintimberlake.com, saying, “A day of hard training inspired by 63 year old MMA fighter Skip Hall”

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Welcome to the 13 August, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Alvaro Fernandez presents Daniel Goleman: Yes, You Can Build Willpower (meditate on neuroplasticity!) posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “”brain science now tells us the brain makes about 10,000 new cells every day, and that they migrate to where they are needed. Once there, each cell makes around 10,000 connections to other brain cells over the successive four months.”"

Kevin Fleming presents DirecTV Review 2009 posted at Satellite TV Guru.

FMF presents Three Things I Think About When I Think About Bernie Madoff posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “Thoughts on one of the biggest money crooks of all time.”

Aparna presents Happy Feet during monsoon posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Follow these simple pointers during the rains to keep your feet looking great.”

Brian McKay presents Will my Auto Insurance Premium go up if I File an Auto Insurance Claim? posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, “If you’re involved in an auto accident that is primarily your fault you might be reluctant to file a claim because your auto insurance premium may go up.”

Adam presents Turning Fame into Fortune posted at Cloud Culture.

Ray presents Is A Costco Executive Membership Worth It? posted at Money Blue Book.

nickel presents Insurance Needs for a Couple with No Kids posted at fivecentnickel.com.

debergerac78 presents Is Palin fairly suffering the cost of alleged ethical lapses? posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “Guilty or not, the damage to Sarah Palin’s image has already been done in the court of public opinion.”

Sam presents New !! How to Pay for College posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, saying, “Thanks for including my article. Here’s an excerpt…

How to Pay for College
Smart Ways to Pay for Your College

Did you know that the average cost for tuition and room and board is $32,000 at a private college? Some Ivy League schools charge more than $40,000 each year. At a public college the annual cost is over $13,000. Your college costs include the tuition, fees for labs, athletics and activities, and room and board on campus. You’ll also pay for textbooks and supplies, computers, software and a printer, phone, transportation, personal expenses like laundry, clothes, and haircuts. Some of you will pay for sorority or fraternity fees or apartment rental if you live off-campus. Suddenly, your college costs seem astronomical. However, more financial aid is available now to help you pay for college, so few families have to pay the whole amount out of pocket.

In the long run, a college education pays for itself. Not only does college open up better career opportunities, and reduce unemployment. There are also indirect benefits of college that continue throughout your life. Studies show that college has a positive influence on health, community participation and sense of satisfaction. A college education is a wise investment.

Grab Financial Aid to Pay for College

Seventy percent of all college students receive some financial aid. Financial aid comes from many sources to help you pay for college. There are grants and scholarships which give you college money clear and free, that never has to be repaid. There are work-study programs at each college, with good pay with part of your earnings paid for by the federal government. The money you earn on a work-study program is entirely yours, and is never repaid. Student loans are money you borrow to pay for college and must repay after graduation.”

Cortney Jacobs presents i feel pretty – thoughts in the key of me posted at thoughts in the key of me.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Dueling Scandals posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Nui Loa presents 69 Amazing Resources to Help You Plan Your Dream Wedding posted at Love Hacks.

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Welcome to the July 20, 2009 edition of best of me symphony.

nickel presents How Much Life Insurance Do You Need? posted at fivecentnickel.com.

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents Secret Credit Scores posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “most people are aware of the FICO Credit score, but there are 8 other credit scores that financial companies can use when determining to extend credit to you.”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Twitter Jitters posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

brian young presents Retail Safety: Key Benefits of One-Time Security Locking System posted at Retail Security Products.

Patricia Turner presents 100 Famous Writers You Can Follow on Twitter posted at Online University Reviews.

Nui Loa presents 69 Amazing Resources to Help You Plan Your Dream Wedding posted at Love Hacks.

Belle presents How to make Fried Zucchini - with pictures posted at Homesteaderbelle’s Blog.

SmallTownSim presents Facing your demons posted at Joy’s Journey To Wellness.

jim presents Best High Yield Savings Accounts Rates posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

FMF presents How to Ask Your Doctor, Hospital, or Dentist for a Discount posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “Yes, you can ask for a discount from medical professionals.”

Brent Diggs presents Hormone Poisoning posted at the Ominous Comma.

Ray presents Making Money From Balance Transfer Credit Cards posted at Money Blue Book.

Annette Berlin presents Make It Your Own posted at Craft Stew, saying, “Several years ago, while on vacation, my teenage daughter purchased a needlepoint kit for me. I wasn’t crazy about it. Instead of throwing the kit out, I redesigned it.”

Thomas J. West presents Thomas J. West Music - Talent is a Four-Letter Word: What You and Michael Jackson Have In Common posted at Thomas J. West Music, saying, “What do you and I have in common with MJ? He loved music and performing. Our society has scared us away from our birthright to enjoy music firsthand. We have accepted a life where we experience music second-hand, performed by “talented people” in a music consumership. Why did we ever stop making music and start buying it from a supplier?”

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents Pros and Cons of Secured Credit Cards posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “Secured credit cards are a great way for people with no credit or bad credit to establish or improve their credit history and credit score.”

Patrick @ Military Money presents Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps posted at Military Finance Network, saying, “Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps is to provide a step by step guide to help people get out of debt and achieve financial freedom.”

Patrick @ Money Saving Deals presents Free Gamefly Trial posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “GameFly is offering new customers a free trial to their online video rental service. Gamefly is the “Netflix of video games” and offers video game rentals with no shipping costs and no late fees.”

Silicon Valley Blogger presents American Express Rewards Credit Card Offers A $25 Sign Up Bonus posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

The Smarter Wallet presents S & P Index and Crude Oil Market Trends: Next Steps? posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

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Welcome to the July 9, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents De-Moralized? posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

FMF presents Interview Lessons from a Video Contest posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “How you interview can make or break your quest for a job. This post looks at what one person did right and what one person did wrong in their recent video interviews.”

Aparna presents Win Clear Remedy Acne System posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Awesome Giveaway!! Enter for a chance to win Clear Remedy Acne System worth $165. Hurry up, last date is July 16, 2009.”

jim presents Best Options Broker Review posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Len Penzo presents Parents: Before You Name Your Baby, Learn How to Spell. posted at Len Penzo . Com.

DWSUWF presents Under My Thumb. posted at Divided We Stand United We Fall, saying, “Senator Al Franken will not make a meaningful difference. This single party Democratic government has already committed to trillions of new spending while quadrupling the deficit. They’ve dug a financial hole that can only be filled by imposing new economy-throttling taxes and unleashing the inflationary and currency devaluing monetary printing presses. These are the simple facts. Before Senator Al Franken, or after Senator Al Franken, the only thing that can restrain the Democrats now are the Democrats.”

Silicon Valley Blogger presents WTDirect Sign Up Bonus: $250 For New High Yield Savings Accounts posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

The Smarter Wallet presents How To Manage Debt: Credit Management Tips For College Students posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

debergerac78 presents Madoff’s statement was not an apology! posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “After swindling a mind-boggling $60B, a simple “I’m sorry” to his victims is not going to cut it.”

Lucynda Riley presents Mrs posted at Lucynda Riley.

Nicole presents What to do when an Ex comes back posted at Just MakeItBetter.

Brandon Rowe presents CD Rates posted at Bromoney Internet Banks.

Sam presents NEW !! Job Interview Tips and Questions. Get the Job You Want. Job Interview Tips and Skills. ! Surfer Sam posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, saying, “Thanks for including my article. Here’s an excerpt…
Job Interview Tips ~ Prepare for the Interview
Lucky you. You’ve been invited to interview for a good job. With these tips for your best job interview, you’ll get the job you want.

Think of the job interview as a theatrical audition. This meeting is not a time for improvisation. You need solid preparation to show yourself in your best light. Know what you are going to say before you go to the interview. Write a good script, learn your lines and rehearse them. The psychology of interviewing today gives the advantage to the young, thin, successful and attractive candidate. Make your appearance count.
[job interview tips and questions ] Job Interview Tips ~ Know the Company
Research the company business. Get acquainted with its products and services, its competition, and changes on the horizon in the industry. Let the interviewer know you are serious about contributing to profitability.
[job interview tips and questions ] Job Interview Tips ~ A Commercial for the Brand of YOU
Prepare a brief commercial for yourself as a brand. Include your background, education and skills. Then talk about your curiosity, commitment and drive. Show that you’ll do whatever it takes to do the job. Many people have developed their personal brand. Jay Leno is a comedian. Martha Stewart is a domestic goddess. Who are you? Develop your personal brand, your elevator speech and a summary of your profile.”

Allison Johanson presents Top 50 Pregnancy Blogs: Required Reading posted at Online Ultrasound School.

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Welcome to the July 2, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Colin Timberlake presents Training Log: The Anvil of Crom - Day 56 posted at colintimberlake.com, saying, “A day of hard training inspired by international hockey legend Vladislav “The Legend” Tretiak”

kevinreznor presents Nathane Jackson Personal Fitness Toronto - Helpful Hints / Nutrient Timing posted at Nathane Jackson, saying, “Fitness model Nathane Jackson provides details on nutrient timing”

jim presents How Debt Settlement Works posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Aparna presents Coconut oil for beauty posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “this oil is regarded as the best natural ingredient lotion for the skin. It’s also very inexpensive and is easily available. The lovely smell and feel of virgin coconut oil is so enticing that you will fall in love with it.”

Mikkal Travvis presents Ron Paul And The Federal Reserve posted at The Truth.

Adam presents Trending Topics and the Pitfalls of Attention Economy posted at Cloud Culture.

Ray presents How To Win The Lottery posted at Money Blue Book.

debergerac78 presents Business apology tip #12 - Learn from your apologies posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “Once the apology is said and done, it’s a good idea to look at the cause behind what caused the mistake in the first place and ensure that it doesn’t happen again.”

Piotr Stepien presents Adventurous Three Weeks posted at we overstep.

nickel presents Index Mutual Funds vs. Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) posted at fivecentnickel.com.

GrrlScientist presents Sleeping Naked Is Green: How an Eco-Cynic Unplugged Her Fridge, Sold Her Car, and Found Love in 366 Days posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “My review of the book by Vanessa Farquharson, which provides an amusing look at the trials and tribulations faced by someone who decides to make one environmentally-friendly change to her lifestyle each day for one calendar year.”

Brian McKay presents Best Auto Insurance Rates: Auto Insurance Discount posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, “Getting an auto insurance discount is possible in a number of ways.”

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Welcome to the June 25, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Edan presents Park City Condo Rentals posted at Park City Condo Lodging, saying, “Find out all you need to know about renting condos in beautiful Park City Utah; site of the 2002 Winter Olympics games.”

Ruoall Chapman presents Online Spyware Removal posted at Online Spyware Removal.

christine presents Day 10,434 posted at All the days of my life.

John presents Printable Pictures of Tattoos posted at Printable Tattoo, saying, “All about where to find fantastic printable tattoos, to inspire you for your next tattoo.”

Susan Saverton presents 9- Efficiency of Personal Investing Strategies posted at Pasadena Financial Planner, saying, “When pursuing optimal financial planning and investing strategies and controlling your costs and capital gains taxes, you also need to establish a time-efficient system to monitor, adjust, and adhere to your financial plan. You need to control and limit the time that you spend on your financial planning, and you need to focus your planning efforts on the most effective activities.”

Aparna presents Bleaching your skin? Follow these dos and donts posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “If you are fond of bleaching, here are some points to keep in mind to make the maximum use of this cosmetic preparation.(A few tips about bleaching, the benefits of bleaching, precautions to follow while bleaching etc are mentioned in these posts: The wonders of cream bleach and How to apply cream bleach.”

Noload Bonds presents Bond Mutual Fund Fees posted at Bond Market Index Funds, saying, “Simply put, if you pay higher bond mutual fund fees, then these bond management expenses tend just to be a deadweight loss to you. The best bond fund buying strategy is to pick only very low-cost no load bond funds.”

Top 10 Index Funds presents Top 10 S and P 500 Index Funds posted at NO LOAD INDEX FUND, saying, “Buy these top 10 very low cost no load S&P 500 index mutual funds directly. You do not have to pay the heavy added expenses of buying through a stock broker, financial adviser, investment adviser, or investment counselor.”

jim presents Smart Money 2009 Best Online Brokers posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Mikkal Travvis presents Huffington Post: Christians Are Domestic Terrorists! posted at Why God?.

John presents Tattoos For Women posted at Printable Tattoo, saying, “A look at Tattoos For Women, and why they are getting more and more popular.”

Ray presents Declutter Your Life By Getting Rid Of Junk Mail posted at Money Blue Book.

Adam presents Mobile Apps and the Power Law posted at Cloud Culture.

Brian McKay presents Shopping for the Best Auto Insurance Rates: Liability Auto Insurance Rates posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, “Liability auto insurance is the most important auto insurance coverage you will need when operating a vehicle.”

GrrlScientist presents …And Justice for All? posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “Some days, I am ashamed to be an American. These past two days, I’ve been astonished and outraged — and ashamed — by yesterday’s 5-4 Supreme Court decision that prisoners have no constitutional right to DNA testing that might prove their innocence. This decision was inspired by Alaska prison inmate William G. Osborne’s petition to be allowed to undergo DNA testing — at his own expense — to establish whether he is guilty of a particularly violent rape. This decision once again draws attention to Chief Justice John G. Roberts’s willingness to punish or, in some situations, to kill poor or powerless Americans by twisting constitutional law to accomplish these conservative (and punitive) goals.”

The Smarter Wallet presents What’s The Best Savings Account? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

The Smarter Wallet presents Best Security Software For Your Computer posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

debergerac78 presents Business apology Tip #11: Circle back posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “Even after the apology, it’s a good idea to check back with your client to ensure that your relationship is once again amicable and fully repaired.”

Alvaro Fernandez presents Debunking 10 Brain Training/ Cognitive Health Myths posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “Think about this: How can anyone take care of his or her brain when every week brings a new barrage of articles and studies which seem to contradict each other?”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Don’t Ask. Don’t Tell. Just Sign! posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Cassy Roberts presents Banned Books posted at To Have and Have Not.

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Welcome to the June 18, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Colin Timberlake presents Nathane Jackson on Nutrient Timing posted at Nathane Jackson, saying, “Nathane Jackson provides healthful hints on Nutrient Timing”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Liz Cheney’s Song posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Steve Faber presents New iPhone to Reach Stores June 19th - 3G 8gb iPhone drops to $99 posted at Home Theater Gear.

The Crazy Music Lady presents Dr. Black’s New Pot Smoking Device posted at The Crazy Music Lady.

Aparna presents Shaeyes Herbal Kohl pencil: review posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Kajal or a kohl pencil is usually used to line the inner rim of the eyes. I have used several kohl pencils but by far I have found Shaeyes Herbal Kohl Eyeliner to be the best. It’s a flower based eye kohl containing Triphala, almond oil and other precious herbs”

jim presents Ally Bank Review posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

GrrlScientist presents Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “by Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson, this book explores what the most commonly kept our pets and other domestic animals need to live a good live — to be happy. [book review]”

Ray presents SmartMoney 2009’s Best Online Brokers posted at Money Blue Book.

axel presents Consumed By Collective Fear posted at axel g.

GrrlScientist presents Falconer on the Edge: A Man, His Birds, and the Vanishing Landscape of the American West posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “A review of the new book by Rachel Dickinson, a biography that provides a rare glimpse into one season in the life of one of the USA’s foremost falconers and his birds.”

Silicon Valley Blogger presents FNBO Direct: Best Online Savings Account, ETrade Bank Interest Rate At 3% APY posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

nickel presents Save Money (and Water!) With a Rain Barrel posted at fivecentnickel.com.

The Smarter Wallet presents Should You Trade Stocks Online? posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

Brian McKay presents Collision Auto Insurance Rates posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, “Collision auto insurance pays for damage to your car resulting from an accident with another car, an accident with an object or if your car or SUV flips over.”

debergerac78 presents Is it ethical to breed fluorescent monkeys? posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “The science of genetic engineering is not always rosy when seen from an ethical perspective. Why subject animals to such treatment we would not want to inflict on humans?”

Alvina Lopez presents 100 Tips, Tools, and Resources for Locking Down Your PC posted at e-Justice Blog.

Daniel Wynters presents Incredibly a Hulk posted at Wynters Wonderland.

Curry Kenworthy presents The bad news about unlimited bandwidth posted at Web Hosting Scene, saying, “Think of all the things you could do with a web hosting account that had no limit on transfer…but there’s only one tiny problem.”

Credit Shout presents 8 Benefits of the Credit CARD Act of 2009 posted at CreditShout.

Kevin Fleming presents Dish Network Review - Satellite TV Guru posted at Satellite TV Guru, saying, “We’ve updated our review of Dish Network for 2009 and find that although the service does have some issues you can still save a good amount of money compared to some cable providers.”

James C presents STOP LYING: Canadian Health Care DOESN’T Suck posted at The Ismological.

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Welcome to the June 11, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Elisha Webster Emerson presents The Audience and I posted at My Inconvenient Body, saying, “If I fell in a forest with no one around, would I make a sound?”

GrrlScientist presents Post-Traumatic Embitterment Disorder: The Newest Mental Illness? posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “The mental health community is updating their “bible”; the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and they propose adding a new mental disorder to this reference book, Post-Traumatic Embitterment Disorder (PTED)”

OhMishka presents Vintage Rose posted at Oh, Mishka.

Aparna presents The bizarre snake-spa of Israel posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “hissing snake in the nearby bushes can give you the creeps. Now visualize a situation where dozens of such slimy creatures are let loose on your body. Scary, isn’t it? Almost like a scene from some ‘horror movie.”

jim presents Average Net Worth of an American Family posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Ray presents GMAC Is Now Ally Bank posted at Money Blue Book.

Brian McKay presents Ally Bank CD Rates Lowered posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, “Ally Bank has lowered their CD Rates, bowing to pressure from the American Bankers Association and the FDIC.”

Alvaro Fernandez presents References on Cognitive Health/ Brain Fitness posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “complete list of studies”

debergerac78 presents Business apology tip #10 - do better next time posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “Apologizing for accidents or mistakes isn’t enough–to solidify your desire to make amends, you must make sure the incident will not repeat itself in the future.”

Silicon Valley Blogger presents How To Buy A Foreclosure: Find Foreclosed Homes Online posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

Jaynie Van Roe presents Rompers: I Interviewed A Designer, And I Liked It! posted at Here’s Looking Like You, Kid, saying, “Are rompers like babydoll dresses, inappropriately immature — suggesting it’s dressing women like babies or little girls? I interview a designer for the historical answer…”

Alessia presents Is Paying For Phone Sex Infidelity? posted at Relationship Underarm Stick.

The Beauty Aid presents Acai X3 Review posted at The Beauty Aid.

Brian McKay presents Best Auto Insurance Rates posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, “Finding and comparing the best auto insurance rates available these days has become a lot easier thanks to sites that give consumers the ability to compare auto insurance rates from several companies quickly.”

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Welcome to the June 4, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Marcus Smith presents The Tipping Point posted at MarcusASmith.com.

Fortuitous Observer presents Childhood Tales of an Aging Gen Xer - Part I posted at Soul Thumping, saying, “Survival of a Gen Xer!”

Glowing Face Man presents My Time in Air Force Boot Camp: Zero Week posted at Glowing Face Man: Awaken the Badass Within, saying, “Tales of my time in Air Force Boot Camp, the experiences which transformed me from a boy into a man.”

Aparna presents Rubbing nails cures hair loss? posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “You have to briskly rub the fingernails of one hand against the fingernails of the other hand, excluding the thumb for 5 minutes thrice a day. Though not compulsory, it’s better if you visualize and concentrate on what you want to accomplish (whether it is a full head of hair or a head devoid of gray hair).”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Hark! The Disgraced Former Speaker Speaks. posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Greg Laden presents Ultimate Causes, Proximate Mechanisms : Greg Laden’s Blog posted at Greg Laden’s Blog.

jim presents Request & Check Your Specialty Reports Annually posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Mikkal Travvis presents How To Survive A Flu Pandemic posted at Bird Flu Pandemic.

Ray presents Zecco Review: Free Broker Trading posted at Money Blue Book.

Alvaro Fernandez presents Book Announcement: The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “While most of us have heard the phrase “use it or lose it,” very few understand what “it” means, or how to properly “use it” in order to maintain brain function and fitness. Here’s the story on how my interest turned into a blog and now a book!”

nickel presents Beware the “No-Cost” Mortgage Refinance posted at fivecentnickel.com.

GrrlScientist presents Superfilly Rachel Alexandra Will Not Run In Belmont Stakes posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “The amazing filly, Rachel Alexandra, will not be running in the upcoming mile-and-one-half Belmont Stakes, the third jewel in the Triple Crown of American horse racing.”

Brian McKay presents Mortgage Rates: APY vs. APR posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, “Mortgage Rates: We have all seen rates offered as APY or APR. APY means annual percentage yield and APR means annual percentage rate. The different between the two is compounding interest.”

debergerac78 presents Business Apology Tip #9 - Make amends posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “Making amends means to make things right, but to make them a little better than they would have been, to compensate for the mistake. Here is an illustration.”

Mr Credit Card presents Mrs Credit Card 40th Charity Birthday Party For Alex Lemonade Stand Foundation posted at Ask Mr Credit Card.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Doc Mockery posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Kevin Fleming presents I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here Premiere posted at Satellite TV Guru.

Credit Shout presents Closing Credit Card Accounts: Can It Lower Your Credit Score? posted at CreditShout.

Colin Timberlake presents Training Log: The Anvil of Crom - Day 36 posted at colintimberlake.com, saying, “A day of hard training inspired by great NHL goaltender Kirk McLean”

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Welcome to the May 21, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

ESN presents 15 Best Websites for Free Documentaries posted at Ace Online Schools.

Nui Loa presents The Ultimate Geek Dating Guide: 50+ Awesome Resources posted at Love Hacks.

Aparna presents Home remedies for PMS posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming.

jim presents FICO Credit Score Range posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Bank Champ presents GMAC Bank Becomes Ally Bank posted at Bank Champ.

Mike Haubrich, FCD presents Writing as a Release and as a Chore posted at Quiche Moraine, saying, “Aww, editor, do I really need to write again today?”

Silicon Valley Blogger presents $50 Sign Up Bonus When You Open A TradeKing Account posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

Adam presents Cloud Culture: The Novelty of eBooks posted at Cloud Culture.

nickel presents Pay Off Mortgage Early? Or Invest? posted at fivecentnickel.com.

The Smarter Wallet presents Your Retirement Savings Account: How To Avoid Tax Problems posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents The “We Did Nothing Wrong, & Nancy Should Have Stopped Us” Song posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Brian McKay presents Weekly CD Rates: Updated May 13, 2009 posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, “Certificate of deposit rates continued to decline this past week. Continuing their decent since last year when one year certificate of deposit rates could be found over four percent, sometime as high as five percent.”

Colin Timberlake presents Training Log: The 2009 Arnold Classic 5K Pump and Run- Day 35 posted at colintimberlake.com, saying, “The king of perseverance Samir Bannout is used as the inspiration for a day of hard training.”

Ray presents Citi Forward Card Review posted at Money Blue Book.

Romeo Vitelli presents The Zamenhof Legacy posted at Providentia, saying, “A noble idea and its tragic consequences”

debergerac78 presents Business Apology Tip #7: Express appreciation posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “Going the extra mile by appreciating your customer’s business solidifies the sincerity of your apology. It pays to avoid the standard-issue “corporate regret.”"

Jack Cabbage presents Slumdog Millionaire: The Rolling Shutter Frames posted at JACK CABBAGE, saying, “Examining the technical aspects of Slumdog Millionaire.”

Michael Miles presents The future’s bright posted at Effortless Wealth and Abundance.

Steve Faber presents Cheap Car Insurance for Teenagers – How to Make Sure Your Teens Drive Better | Secrets to Cheap Car Insurance posted at Cheap Car Insurance.

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Welcome to the May 14, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Colin Timberlake presents Training Log: The 2009 Arnold Classic 5K Pump and Run- Day 21 posted at colintimberlake.com, saying, “Colin Timberlake uses senior marathoner Ed Whitlock as inspiration for a challenging day of training.”

Erika Collin presents 100 Awesome Blogs By Some of the World?s Smartest People posted at Online Universities.com.

Steve Faber presents How We?ll Be Forced To Drive the Most Fuel Efficient Cars - Even if We Don?t Want To posted at super gas saver.

Marcus Smith presents The Audacity of Hope posted at MarcusASmith.com, saying, “Confidence magnifies your abilities one hundred fold. Read this article for a story about how this came true for a client of mine.”

Ray presents TradeKing Review posted at Money Blue Book.

jim presents What Is A Good Credit Score? posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Kilroy_60 presents More Than Anything Life Is Made Up Of Memorable Moments posted at Fear And Loathing - The Gonzo Papers.

nickel presents Is FreeCreditReport.com a Scam? posted at fivecentnickel.com.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Quicken Personal Finance Software On Discount! Plus Free Shipping and Bonus Tools posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

The Smarter Wallet presents Investing In Stocks and Bonds: Some Investment Basics posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

Aparna presents Homemade Anti-wrinkle face masks posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Ode To Fresh Faces posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Sam presents New !! Famous Baseball Players and Their Teams posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, saying, “Thanks for including my article. Here’s an excerpt…

Famous Baseball Players and Their Teams
The Heroes, the Stars and the Stats

Baseball has a long tradition of excellence. The game of baseball was begun by Abner Doubleday in 1939, when he outlined a diamond-shaped field in the dirt and designated bases, a pitcher and a catcher. Doubleday went on to become a general in the Civil War. Baseball went on to become the great American pastime. We spend summer at the baseball stadium, cheering on their favorite teams. Or we watch on television. Baseball stars became our childhood heroes. As we grew up, they were our role models.

The game itself is simple, calling for nine players, three strikes and three outs. The bases are ninety feet apart, the baseballs made of leather and twine, and the bats constructed of wood. Although the rules of the game never seem to change, the game has a life of its own.
[famous baseball players and their teams] The Famous History of Baseball
[famous baseball player ted williams] The history of baseball is an interesting story in itself. Early teams all wore the same color uniforms and distinguished themselves by their stocking color. In the late 1880s, catchers wore a wire face guard modeled after a fencer’s mask. They used handmade leather balls called “lemon peel” balls because of the stitching pattern.

The first World Series was played in 1903.

The theme song of baseball “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” was written in 1908 by Jack Norworth, who wrote it while riding a subway train. His words were set to music by Albert Von Tilzer. Neither of them had actually seen a baseball game. The song is often played at baseball games during the Seventh Inning Stretch.

In 1914 and 1915, the eight-team Federal League tried to establish an independent professional league in competition with the American and National Leagues. After the 1915 season, half of the Federal teams were bought out by American and National League owners.

The first All-Star Game was held in Chicago’s Comiskey Park in 1933 in conjunction with the Century of Progress Exposition. Then, as now, it was an exhibition match, the best players of the National League against the best of the American League. Today, fans cast ballots for the starting lineup.

The introduction of lights to baseball stadiums transformed the sport. The first major league night game took place in 1935, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt turned on the switch from the White House to light Crosley Field in Cincinnati.”

debergerac78 presents Business Apology Tip #6 - Take responsibility posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “Apologies mean little if they remain as simple words. If you must take responsibility for your business, consult a lawyer, and take all the steps necessary to rectify your client’s problem. You just might save yourself a lot of trouble.”

Brian McKay presents CD Early Withdrawal Penalties posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, “Certificate of deposit early withdrawal penalties will cause you to lose most of the interest you have earned, sometimes all of the CD interest depending on the bank.”

Kevin Fleming presents How to Write a Debt Dispute Letter posted at CreditShout.

Anthony McCune presents A Memorable Visit to Brandywine Falls In The Cuyahoga Valley National Park posted at The Lives and Times… of Anthony McCune.

Colin Timberlake presents Training Log: The 2009 Arnold Classic 5K Pump and Run- Day 3 posted at colintimberlake.com, saying, “A day of intense training inspired by the Italian Stallion.”

Conan Stevens presents Ron Paul On Compulsory Mental Health Checks posted at Conan Stevens Online, saying, “This entry is less to do with the quality of my submission than it is to do with the complete lack of quality in most US congressmen, read the article and see how big Pharma is now trying to compulsorily push ADD drugs on even more kids.”

GrrlScientist presents Tough Love for City’s Homeless: Pay Rent or Get Out! posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “Sounding like a story that is fresh out of the satirical newspaper, The Onion, the eighth richest person in America tells thousands of homeless families (most of whom are single mothers) in NYC to pay rent to live in a shelter or GET OUT!”

Tallahassee Real Estate presents Using an RSS Feed To Read Your Favorite Real Estate Blog posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, “If you know of a good blog that you would like to read on a regular basis, you should find its Subscription Button that encourages you to subscribe to it. The purpose of this article is to help you understand the value of an RSS feed and how to utilize it to bring information to you easier.”

Gary Saucedo presents Anita’s Gash posted at Fbird Rising.

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Welcome to the May 7, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Daniel Wynters presents We’ve been here before… posted at Wynters Wonderland.

FitBuff presents Goji Berries Benefits - Top 3 Reasons YOU Need Them posted at FitBuff.com’s Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog, saying, “I know, you’re probably tired of hearing about them by now, but just in case you haven’t broken down and tried this superfood yet, here are the top 3 reasons you need to start eating goji berries right now…
Little teaser: They can help everyone from kids on a road trip to serious athletes to weekend hikers, since they are so versatile and portable.”

retirehappy presents No COLA Adjustment for Social Security in 2010 posted at My Retirement Blog.

Bank Champ presents Failed Banks Not Required to Honor CD Rates posted at Bank Champ.

Nui Loa presents 67 Cheap Date Ideas for the Recession-Era Romantic posted at Love Hacks.

Corbett Barr presents What is Lifestyle Design? posted at Free Pursuits.

David Michael presents Race and IQ - off limits? posted at Perplexicon, saying, “An article about whether the relationship between race and IQ should be researched.”

GrrlScientist presents Experimental Heart: A Novel posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “This well-written and gripping story is narrated by Dr. Andy O’Hara, a postdoctoral cancer research scientist at a London university, who is searching for meaning in his professional and personal lives. It includes a fascinating look at the sociology of the cancer research laboratory. [book review]”

Aparna presents Beauty and Personality Grooming: Turmeric as a beauty aid posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Turmeric is an inexpensive and indigenous beauty aid. It is also used in the formulation of some sun screens. Smearing with turmeric paste cleans skin and beautifies it. Its antiseptic and healing properties prevent and cure pimples.”

jim presents How To Get An Experian Credit Score posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Brian McKay presents Refinancing a Mortgage from an ARM to a Fixed Rate Mortgage posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, “Do you have an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) coming up? Now would be a good time to lock in a 30 year mortgage or 15 year mortgage at these historic low mortgage rates. Adjustable rate mortgages are also low these days but you run the risk of having to refinance again at a later date when rates might not be as low anymore.”

Bank Champ presents I Bond Fixed Rate Announcement (May - November 2009) posted at Bank Champ.

Ray presents 2009 Federal Income Tax Brackets posted at Money Blue Book.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents myFICO Score Watch: Equifax Credit Score Monitoring posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

nickel presents Netflix vs. Blockbuster: Which is Best? posted at fivecentnickel.com.

The Smarter Wallet presents Stock Market Index Analysis: Predicting An S & P Reversal posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thank you!”

debergerac78 presents Business ethics tip #4: Choose your medium wisely posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “When it comes to apologizing to your customers, the face-to-face approach is still best. But if you really need to put it in writing, here’s how to do it right.”

Jacques Groenewald presents Make Easy Money On Ebay posted at Monkeyprofit, saying, “Here is a quick and easy way on how to make easy money on ebay”

Jacques Groenewald presents Millionare Mindset- How to think like a millionare posted at Monkeyprofit, saying, “A guide to understanding how you should think if you wish to become a millionare and prosper in life”

Ruoall Chapman presents Cheap ways to make your own online beats posted at Make Online Beats, saying, “By far the cheapest way to make online beats”

Bret presents Gynecomastia: Are You Wearing Two Undershirts? posted at Modern Men’s Health, saying, “The growth of unwanted female breast tissue affects more men than you think…”

Michael Miles presents Freedom and choice posted at Effortless Wealth and Abundance.

Marcus Smith presents Talk to Me Not At Me posted at MarcusASmith.com.

Margaret O’Hare presents If God intended us to stick things in our ears he’d have made fingers fit « Get Her posted at Get Her.

Eric Michael Johnson presents Priming the Pump of a Swine Flu Pandemic posted at The Primate Diaries.

Ralph Jean-Paul presents Perform Under Pressure posted at Potential 2 Success, saying, “Stressed? Pressed for time? Do you have a million things to do and no time to do them?
Sooner or later you will be in a pressure situation. If you are unable to handle it correctly, it may cost you a promotion, job, or an opportunity to experience new things and meet new people. Practice these techniques and you will soon begin to see how well you can perform under pressure.”

Kevin Fleming presents Watch Lost Season 5 Episodes Online posted at Satellite TV Guru.

Steve Faber presents Aerobics is a Waste of Your Time if You Want to Burn Fat posted at Belly Fat Loser.

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Welcome to the April 30, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Michael Miles presents Freedom and choice posted at Effortless Wealth and Abundance.

GrrlScientist presents Mysterious Deaths of Venezuelan Polo Horses Subject of Investigation posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “The latest information about the mysterious deaths of the Venezuelan Polo horses indicates widespread hemorrhage in most vital organs.”

Corbett Barr presents How you can afford to not work for months every year posted at Free Pursuits.

FitBuff presents At Home Cardio Workouts posted at FitBuff.com’s Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog, saying, “You don’t need fancy equipment or expensive gym memberships to get in shape.

Try some of these at home cardio workouts to start getting your beach body ready right in the comfort of your living room…”

CA presents How to develop an effective business risk management strategy posted at Atlantic Canada’s Small Business Blog, saying, “how to develop an effective risk management strategy”

Colin Timberlake presents My First Marathon: Remixes, iPods and Rookie Mistakes posted at colintimberlake.com, saying, “The story of my impromptu first marathon and how NOT to go about one…”

Samir Bharadwaj presents Taking Stock of Your Life in Short Text Messages posted at Samir Bharadwaj dot Com, saying, “Taking stock of where you have come from and where you are heading is a required activity, a milestone along your continuing journey. Here is one way of going about it, and asking teh right questions.”

jim presents Buying Municipal or State Bonds posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

GrrlScientist presents Pharmacy Admits Their ‘Mistake’ Killed 21 Venezuelan Polo Horses posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “The mysterious deaths of twenty-one Venezuelan polo horses became less mysterious and more outrageous today after a veterinary pharmacy admitted they incorrectly prepared the vitamin-and-electrolyte cocktail that was injected into these horses prior to the match.”

Aparna presents Healing powers of French clay and cosmetic benefits of clay posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Clay therapy is held in high esteem in alternative medicinal systems like naturopathy and Ayurveda.For long, clay and mud packs have been used to cool the body. Naturopaths insist that clay has a wonderful and unique property of absorbing toxins from the body.”

Brian McKay presents Mortgage Rates posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, “Mortgage rates are near an all time low set recently. This past week 30 year mortgage rates averaged averaged 4.80 percent and 15 year mortgages averaged 4.45.”

Alvaro Fernandez presents Arts and Smarts: Test Scores and Cognitive Development posted at SharpBrains, saying, “At a time when educators are preoccupied with standards, testing, and the bottom line, some researchers suggest the arts can boost students’ test scores; others aren’t convinced. Karin Evans asks, What are the arts good for?”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents An Ode To Writer’s Block posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Get The Best Home Loan Rates With These Tips posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

GrrlScientist presents Bad Economy Causes Bronx Zoo to Evict Animals posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “New York City’s Bronx Zoo, the largest metropolitan wildlife preserve in the United States, is being hit hard by the economy. To prevent a $15 million budget shortfall, zoo officials are closing four exhibits and evicting all their occupants, estimated to number in the hundreds of animals.”

The Smarter Wallet presents Microsoft Money Software Review: A Look At Money Essentials posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

nickel presents How to Fix Errors on Your Credit Report posted at fivecentnickel.com.

debergerac78 presents Business Apology Tip #3 - Consider calling your lawyer posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “When the risk of litigation is high, talking to a lawyer may give some insight on how to make an effective apology to your customer without increasing your litigation risk. It’s not all about slugging it out in court.”

Mr Credit Card presents Citi Forward Card Review posted at Ask Mr Credit Card.

Michael Miles presents Freedom and choice posted at Effortless Wealth and Abundance.

Credit Shout presents Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Card Review posted at CreditShout.

OnlineCollege presents The Master List of Free Online College Courses posted at Universities and Colleges.

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Welcome to the April 23, 2009 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Marcus Smith presents The Law of Diminishing Returns in Public Speaking posted at MarcusASmith.com.

Eric Michael Johnson presents Male Chauvinist Chimps or the Meat Market of Public Opinion? posted at The Primate Diaries, saying, “How the importance of female choice is overlooked in chimpanzee “Meat for Sex” study.”

Ralph Sparkson presents Why I Love My Dog posted at Best Funny Dog Pictures, saying, “We got another dog about two years ago. It had been over ten years since our last dog, who died just before our daughter was born. With our new dog, we were lucky because our daughter has a small neighborhood business of caring for pets and that is how we found the dog we now love so much.”

Aparna presents Beauty and Personality Grooming: Inner Beauty posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Everyone is today concerned with physical health and beauty. Let us consider some hints for making ourselves beautiful from the inside too. Follow the following steps for a complete ‘inner’ make-up.”

jim presents Consumer Reports America’s Best Brokers posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

vh presents GDU Defends Status as Champion Laughingstock of North America posted at Funny about Money.

Conan Stevens presents Do You Feel Alone? posted at Conan Stevens Online.

Brian McKay presents Chase Business Checking $200 Promotion posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, “Chase will give you $200 for opening a checking account and deposit a minimum of $500 within 30 days of opening the account.”

Lori DiPatri presents The Target $100 posted at Where in the world is….Deerwood Drive.

Lori DiPatri presents Through the Looking Glass at Home Depot posted at Where in the world is….Deerwood Drive.

Mr Credit Card presents Secured Credit Cards - What are they? posted at Ask Mr Credit Card.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents TradeKing Review: How Does TradeKing Measure Up? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

The Smarter Wallet presents Fibonacci Retracement: A Technical Stock Tool To Predict Market Direction posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

Fabio presents la chiamavano DISINFORMAZIONE!! posted at “La Voce Del Web”, saying, “berlusconi travaglio beppe grillo libera informazione democrazia rifome giustizia intercettazioni politica”

Barry Wright III presents Five Things Online Shopping Needs posted at 3stylelife, saying, “A riff on the next big shifts in online shopping that, once taken, will provide a remarkable new experience for the modern consumer.”

Sheila Scarborough presents Why security concerns prevent me from using TripIt posted at Family Travel Guide, saying, “I live a pretty transparent life on the Web, but the TripIt travel plan-sharing site caused me to hit my personal firewall. As a social media fan and travel writer, am I overreacting?”

nickel presents How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft and E-mail Scams posted at fivecentnickel.com.

Jade Meng presents From Broadness to Focus posted at Dream of Jade, saying, “After you build a wide and solid foundation, on which, you can build a taller and stronger building.”

Adam presents The Rise of the Bandwidth Malthusians posted at Cloud Culture.

Stormy Hickman presents People Watching posted at Not just a weather report….

GrrlScientist presents Saving the `Alalâ posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “One of the rarest forest birds in the world, the critically endangered `Alalâ, or Hawaiian Crow, Corvus hawaiiensis, was awarded $14.3 million in conservation funding over the next five years, according to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).”

Alexis presents April 2009 #1 Exotic - Erotic - Romantic posted at Alexis Club Videoblog, saying, “Alexis Club adult vacations and cruises to the Caribbean with companions. Your vacation will be casual, friendly, relaxed, totally safe and discreet. It’s much like a cruise ship - all the food, drinks and entertainment you can handle, except that the entertainment includes the companionship of a sensuous and beautiful lady or hansom gentleman who will cater to your every whim!”

Carol Beisel presents Tiffany lamp designs posted at Tiffany Style Lamps.

Sam presents Lose Weight with Super Foods. You Need to Read This !! posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, saying, “Thanks for including my article. Here’s an excerpt.

Have you tried all the famous diets, you know, the ones that didn’t work? Do you know that there are Super Foods to help you lose weight? Super foods work to regulate your metabolism, suppress your hunger during the day, and boost your energy. That’s how you lose weight. Besides weight loss, super foods have a bonus side effect. They provide exceptional nutritional benefits to improve your health.
Lose Weight with Super Foods
Your personal transformation starts the minute you start eating Super Foods. You will lose weight. Losers are winners. Within a few days, you will experience improved health. As Super Foods melt off the pounds, they nourish and support a healthier body. When you lose weight with Super Foods, your diet should provide all the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients you need to stay healthy. This is a food plan you can live with today and for years to come. A Super Foods diet has lots of variety, so you won’t get bored as you lose weight.

To lose weight with the Super Food diet, the basic rules are fundamental. Eat plenty of whole grains, beans and fresh fruits and vegetables. Add to your diet small portions of lean fish and meat. Round off your diet plan with lots of water. Cut out sugars, unhealthy fats and alcohol. Avoid processed foods.

Researchers have been studying the health benefits of foods. They have discovered astonishing nutritional rewards that come with eating apples, broccoli, blueberries, pears, low-fat yogurt and many other fruits and vegetables. These are the Super Foods, the foods that help you lose weight. You’ve probably guessed that scientists have not found any health benefits from eating sugar, fried food and refined carbohydrates.”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Rudy’s Family Values posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Mikkal Travvis presents How To Start An Organic Garden posted at Organic Health.

Gal Josefsberg presents STORY - Reaper, Prologue posted at Gal Josefsberg, saying, “What the hell, I’ve always wanted to be a fiction author and I finally managed to write something I liked. So here it is, my first attempt. Tear it apart, tell me it sucks, do whatever you want to it. Just try to give me some constructive feedback in the process.”

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