BECOMING A CCNA

So my cousin wants to become a  Cisco Certified Network Associate and I told him that IT and Information Systems was a great field to get into. I tried to help him find some resources that would help him in his CCNA training and I found out that there's a TON of resources for CCNA and CCNA-hopefuls out there. There's a thing called CCNA boot camp that he's going to have to go through but I'm sure it's not as bad as marine boot camp or anything. I hope he gets the job because he's always been into computers and networking. Hopefully in due time if he puts in the hard work he'll be certified!

I NEED A NEW COMPUTER!

So recently my MacBook crapped out on me so I decided to go another route and free myself from the shackles of Steve Jobs. I've always had a fascination with custom computers and just decided today that I would fork over the cash for a custom laptop. It's not easy searching for a computer that suits your needs. First of all, I'm into video production so I definitely would need a machine that perform well above industry standards. Technology is always changing so a good rule of thumb is to always invest your money into the best systems so you get more longevity from it. Howard custom computers is a place where you can shop for a custom laptop that suits all of your needs. Their prices look good and their support looks to be good as well. I'll update you guys if I find any more information!

LIFE INSURANCE - DO YOU NEED IT?

Just recently I engaged in a conversation with my friend on whether or not they have life insurance. Of course he said no, saying he didn't want o pay a premium and that he had very little chance of something happening to him. I asked myself whether I could take that risk or not (and of course I couldn't!) So I started to look on the internet for some articles on life insurance. I found a real life cover to be something that I'd be interested in. Funeral cover insurance sounded like I should knock on wood literally every time I read more and more about it. Then I read about income insurance (didn't even know this existed!)

Needless to say I'm definitely going to talk to my wife about this and see what she has to say! What are your thoughts on life insurance??

GOING FISHING THIS AFTERNOON

Going Fishing this Afternoon

Guest post from: Marion Slater

We are waiting for the crowds to leave, then we are heading out to the beach. This is the best time of year to live in South Carolina--the fish are plentiful and the tourists are getting ready to go home for the season.
I don't really mind the tourists, but since we are right on the beach, I am afraid someone is going to wander right into the house while we are out, despite the "Private Residence" sign on the gate.
On the plus side, we did get an bellevue WA Adt alarm systems this year, so I set it whenever we are going fishing or kayaking, just in case. Hoping for some more flounder tonight, my 7 year old caught three flatties last week on her own so hopefully we will get lucky. I have some parsley and butter all ready to go, just in case.
My favorite flounder recipe, perfect for going fishing at the beach:
Fresh caught and cleaned flounder (you can substitute flounder from the grocery store)
1 tbsp butter
2 parsley sprigs
Lemon
Aluminum foil
Melt the butter in the microwave.
Place the fish on the foil with the skin side down.
Top with parsley, salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon.
Wrap the foil into a packet and fold to secure.
Grill for 20 minutes, or until fish is white and flakey.

BAD CREDIT?

A lot of my peers have had bad credit for a long time and now that we're older, it's almost impossible for them to purchase a car or even a home. Here is some information for first time buyers. This information is from http://www.advantagehomerates.com/, a website that helps you get home mortgages despite having bad credit.  You can find information on rates here. I've pointed several of my friends to this website and they say that the information helped them a lot. One of my friends is in the process of getting a mortgage for a house despite his bad credit. Whether you think you have great or bad credit, you should contact them to see how their services may help you.

NO SURPRISES

No Surprises

The Author of this post is Darius Boone

Movie time can be any time for me, but especially when I need an attitude adjustment. Movies make me happy. Science fictionand comedy tend to do the trick. More importantly, is who you choose to take with you. You need to have an established relationship with the person you choose to go to a movie with. Why? Everyone has those little habits at the movies, you know, opening your candy bar loudly, texting, talking during the movie, or even laughing at the wrong times. Knowing what to expect from your company during the movie just makes the movie more enjoyable. Do you like sitting after the movie is over and read every single credit? If so, you need to make sure this habit is shared by those who accompany you. If not, just tell them you dropped something and you need to look for it and for them to go ahead you'll be there in a minute. When heading home, relax, you did remember to turn on the alarm before you left, so no surprises are awaiting you at home. Preparation is the key to no surprises, before you leave to go to the movie turn on the house alarms and make sure you choose the right person to see the movie with, doing these two things means no shockers and a successful attitude adjustment.

EMINEM'S DRUG PROBLEMS OVER?

I've started to listen to more and more Eminem lately just because he simply is a raw lyricist. It's crazy that this guy has been through hell and back with drugs causing his downfall. Whether or not we see him regress back into that lifestyle, it's still clear that he's one of the illest (no pun intended) Emcee's out there. The addiction facts are written all over the place and the fact that he was able to bounce back and save his career is amazing. Places like the Portland Drug Rehab have great tools and staff to ensure that people bounce back from these low points in their life. Let's take Eminem's word that he had to go through that place to be where he is today!

GREAT TV ON NOWADAYS!!

I've started to watch more and more TV lately due to the fact that I've started working from home. My current cable package wasn't exactly cutting it so I decided to research some alternatives. When I visited www.localtv-satellite.com I started to learn about all the great things that local tv satellite has to offer. The thing about localtv-satellite.com is that it really gives you all the information you're looking for in an easy to digest manner. My favorite TV shows of this season have been Burn Notice and Jersey Shore. I also like the Real World although this season isn't as good as it used to be.

NFL 2010 PREVIEW

Here is my preview for the NFL season:

The unanimous Super Bowl contender is the Green Bay Packers. Their defense is very talented and Aaron Rodgers is an emerging QB stud. The 49ers will win the NFC West and the Jets will embarrass themselves due to the lack of inconsistency that Mark Sanchez has shown throughout the preseason. The surprise teams of the season are the Falcons and the Dolphins. I predict them and the 49ers to be in the playoff picture.