If you are like most Americans, not only do you have money deposits at multiple financial institutions, but you also have credit cards, 401k account and perhaps a stock market account. If you’re like me, you hate having to flip through multiple paper statements or web sites trying to get the big financial picture. You can use an installed application like Quicken or Microsoft Money, or you can try something fresh in the financial scene — Mint.com.
Monthly Archives: November 2008
Fresh Financial Tracking with Mint
Posted by Reluctant
on November 30, 2008
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Italy up close
Posted by Reluctant
on November 25, 2008
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I’ve always wanted to go to Italy. It don’t know what it is exactly, but the place just seems cool. Rome intrigues me with all the history and amazing sites. I’ve always dreamed of a month-long European trip with at least a week in Rome.
But now I don’t have to go. I’ve already been there. Recently, Google updated their Street View feature with images of Rome. And now with additional features just released today, Google allows me even more of a feeling of “being there.” The only thing better than this for exploring Rome is to actually go there (which I must admit, I still dream of).
Remember to view the original post if you can’t see the above embedded Google Maps Street View.
What type of blogger are you?
Posted by Reluctant
on November 19, 2008
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Typealyzer is a site that analyzes a blog site and will indicate the psychological profile of the blogger. Here’s what it said about this site. I’d say it’s pretty accurate except for the risk part.
The Mechanics
The independent and problem-solving type. They are especially attuned to the demands of the moment are masters of responding to challenges that arise spontaneously. They generelly prefer to think things out for themselves and often avoid inter-personal conflicts.
The Mechanics enjoy working together with other independent and highly skilled people and often like seek fun and action both in their work and personal life. They enjoy adventure and risk such as in driving race cars or working as policemen and firefighters.
Explore Ancient Rome
Posted by Reluctant
on November 13, 2008
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Have you ever wanted to see what Rome was like in ancient times? Time travel would be nice, but until that happens, you can use Google Earth. Google recently announced a new layer in Google Earth that allows you to “go back in time” to see what Rome was like in 320 AD — in 3D.
Check out the Colosseum or the Roman Forum or any number of ancient structures. For you architects, this is a great opportunity to see what these old buildings really were like. They even have full interior on some buildings.
View the following video for a fly-by as well as more details on the project.
IED Up Close
Posted by Reluctant
on November 2, 2008
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Have you ever wondered what it is like for the military? Day in and day out, they face the possiblity of death, while we live relatively peaceful lives back in the good ol’ homefront.
It’s rare that we get a glimpse at what happends in the battlefield. He’s an oportunity to see an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) up close. A little too close.
Vote
Posted by Reluctant
on November 2, 2008
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Although the below video is geared toward Catholics (from CatholicVote.com), I think it is very relevant to all of us. It’s only 3 1/2 minutes long so watch it.
Remember if you can’t see the video, view the full post here.