Captain's Blog

R.I.P WHITNEY HOUSTON 1963-2012

2012-02-14T19:19:00.000-08:00

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

2012-02-14T19:12:00.002-08:00

http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8#q=Valentine%27s+Day&ct=vday12-hp&oi=ddle&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=33fc8e22f274375f&biw=1280&bih=910

HAPPY 200TH YEAR BIRTHDAY CHARLES DICKENS! BORN 1812

2012-02-07T11:07:00.001-08:00

http://www.google.com/#q=dickens&tbm=bks&tbs=bkv:r&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=63cd13106d1023a6&biw=1280&bih=859

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2011-12-25T20:44:00.000-08:00

http://glo.msn.com/relationships/holiday-fun-facts-7644.gallery

Happy Veteran's Day

2011-11-11T08:15:00.001-08:00

Happy 13th Birthday Google

2011-09-27T15:15:00.001-07:00

Many Happy Returns and another successful thirteen years!

Pierre de Fermaat

2011-08-17T04:28:00.000-07:00

Fall Semester starts Tomorrow August 17th

2011-08-16T17:40:00.000-07:00

Captain's Blog,

I'm assisting Captain America in the Hunt for the Red Skull and a chance to win $100,000

and hopefully to commence the school semester off to a good start.

Your captain has spoken.

Happy Fourth of July Independence Day

2011-07-04T00:53:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day

2011-06-19T20:31:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHELLE JONES

2011-05-25T11:58:00.000-07:00

I know its your birthday today since you told me. I hope I see you at Wake Tech this summer. I had a blast hanging out with you over the weekend. I hope we have fun again. Good Luck with your classes. P.S. your phone number is not working.

Martin Luther King Holiday

2011-01-17T18:30:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year

2010-12-31T03:18:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas

2010-12-24T19:59:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving

2010-11-23T20:45:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Harry John Eyo

2010-11-15T17:17:00.000-08:00

Enjoy your 27th year on Earth

Happy Veterans Day

2010-11-11T16:12:00.001-08:00

Happy BirthDay Mom

2010-11-09T09:30:00.000-08:00

Long Life and Prosperity

FOX 50 $50,000 TRIPLE PLAY SWEEPSTAKES - Starts Monday! | fox50.com | Raleigh Durham Fayetteville | Contests

2010-10-30T15:49:00.000-07:00

FOX 50 $50,000 TRIPLE PLAY SWEEPSTAKES - Starts Monday! fox50.com Raleigh Durham Fayetteville Contests

5 ways to understand him better

2010-10-24T20:44:00.000-07:00

5 ways to understand him better

WolframAlpha - differentials

2010-10-20T14:14:00.000-07:00

WolframAlpha - differentials

Flintstones turn 50 years Old Yabba Dabba Doo!

2010-09-30T14:03:00.000-07:00

71st Anniversary of the Wizard of Oz Film Starring Judy Garland

2010-08-12T09:40:00.000-07:00

I'm off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz for the very first time!

- Jeffrey Gitomer's Ace of Sales - The Official Blog

2010-08-10T12:04:00.000-07:00

- Jeffrey Gitomer's Ace of Sales - The Official Blog

Success Strategies September 2010

2010-08-05T13:46:00.000-07:00

Stephen J. Cannell's Footnotes to Success. (TV writer and creator of the A-team, 21 Jump street & the Rockford files.

Lighten Up. Don't take yourself so seriously that you can't grow.
You can create business and opportunity for yourself if you're willing to bet on yourself.
Pour energy into your career, and it will make a difference.
When you hire somebody, make sure they share your emotional & human philosophy. Don't get somebody who has a different take on what is right and wrong.
It's better to be underpaid. You won't be the first fired when times are bad.
Finish what you start. Broken manuscripts teach you nothing.
Avoid saying no to an idea when you're in the room. Always bring it back to the den and kick it around before you throw it out in the sand.
Hire people who are better than you, the secret to being successful.
Don't just play safe. Don't just throw your fastball. Get out there and really mix it up
The joy must be in the doing. If you're focused on awards, on money, you're in the wrong place.
Decide what you want to do. Don't let other people grade your paper.
Root for your friends.
Refuse to fail. Keep smiling, keep punching. Don't quit on your dream.

FIFA World Cup 2010 June 11- July 11

2010-07-27T22:28:00.000-07:00

Success Strategies August 2010

2010-07-15T10:23:00.000-07:00

Magic Johnson's Top Assists

Have a Mission.

Have a Pre-Game Plan.

Just Do It.

Use Every Angle to Find a Mentor.

Be Humble.

Handle Your Weaknesses.

Understand Success.

Jeremy Jacobs' Success Strategies

Grow or Go.

Do what you love.

Look at the big picture.

Find like-minded people.

Don't bog down.

Tell it like it is.

Be consistent.

Spain defeats Netherlands to win World Cup

2010-07-11T14:40:00.000-07:00

Super Mario Bros. Crossover

2010-07-10T09:37:00.000-07:00

Super Mario Bros. Crossover

Reality Check Advice by Guy Kawasaki

2010-07-06T12:52:00.000-07:00

1. Live off your parents as long as possible.

2. Pursue joy, not happiness.

3. Challenge the known and embrace the unknown.

4. Learn to speak a foreign language, play a musical instrument and play noncontact sports.

5. Continue to learn.

6. Learn to like yourself, or change yourself until you can like yourself.

7. Don't get married too soon.

8. Play to win and win to play.

9. Obey the absolutes. (Ten Commandments)

10. Enjoy your family and friends before they are gone.

Happy 4th of July Independence Day

2010-07-04T11:03:00.000-07:00

SyFy broadcasts a silly ridiculous 80s tv show I never even heard of nor seen until now called The Greatest American Hero. I cringe at the prospect of watching this but I'll focus more on the Star Wars marathon happening on Spike-Tv.

Super Mario Bros. Crossover - Official Website

2010-07-03T14:53:00.000-07:00

Super Mario Bros. Crossover - Official Website

The video-games of my Youth circa 1989-1994

2010-06-24T06:04:00.000-07:00

http://nintendo8.com/

http://www.1980-games.com/us/

I used to go to Adeniyi Shinkaye's house in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea and play Super Mario Bros 1,2,3 & Dr. Mario plus Punch-Out on the Nintendo Entertainment System console

Happy Father's day DAD

2010-06-20T07:42:00.000-07:00

http://events.yahoo.com/fathersday/2010/index.php

In Depth: 20 Ways You're Getting Ripped Off - Twenty Ways You're Getting Ripped Off - Forbes.com

2010-06-10T12:19:00.000-07:00

In Depth: 20 Ways You're Getting Ripped Off - Twenty Ways You're Getting Ripped Off - Forbes.com

10-ways-youre-getting-ripped-off: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

2010-06-10T12:17:00.000-07:00

10-ways-youre-getting-ripped-off: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

Business Startup Ideas That Put You In Charge

2010-06-09T09:25:00.000-07:00

Franchise Opportunities

Pros
1. Standardized operations/systems/training
2. Less risk of failure
3. Brand awareness
4. Shared advertising
5. Easier to secure financing

Cons
1. Less control
2. Non-negotiable contracts
3. Ongoing franchise/royalty fees
4. Additional required fees (signs, ads,etc.)
5. High initial investment

Real Estate investing
Pros
1. Direct control of your investment
2. Monthly income from tenants
3. True value : Property is an asset and basic need that will always have some value.
4. Tax benefits
5. Your investment is insured.

Cons
1. Markets can be fickle so no guarantees.
2. Most people have to be landlords as well as investors to afford properties.
3. Securing financing can be tough for pure investments.
4. Cash-flow issues when you have vacancies.
5. Need to know lots of details upfront (e.g., mortgages, titles, insurance, negotiation, etc.)

Online opportunities

Pros
1. Can be done exclusively from home
2. Quick to get up and running
3. Websites can be maintained at night/on weekends
4. Low-cost startup

Cons
1. Hard to stand out on the internet
2. Time-intensive to build awareness
3. For retail, difficult to compete with big-box retailers
4. You can't see your customers

Direct Selling/Network Marketing Opportunities

Pros
1. Minimal Investment
2. Easy to fit into an already busy schedule
3. Residual income
4. Maximum control over your time and income
5. Built-in personal growth opportunities

Cons
1. No guaranteed income
2. You may have to regularly place orders to receive commissions
3. Overcoming misconceptions about the industry
4. It may take months to build a substantial level of income
5. Products or services without a unique selling position may be difficult to sell

Consulting
Pros
1. Low startup costs
2. Improving businesses/individuals is rewarding
3. Create your own hours
4. High potential income

Cons
1 Time-intensive to build client base
2 Methodical, active networking required constantly
3 Travel often required
4 BlackBerry addiction likely

Service Startups

Pros
1. No storefront required
2. Set your own prices and schedule
3. You can choose which jobs to work on.
4. Do something you're about

Cons
1. Hard to get your name out there
2. Referrals and word-of-mouth take time to build.
3. May need a few permits/licenses to practice on your own.
4. Inconsistent income

Your Captain has spoken

Mozilla Firefox Moi Renart Robin Hood the Sly Fox

2010-06-09T06:55:00.000-07:00

http://www.google.com/firefox?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=99C0ADBE010F4545

http://www.youtube.com/user/aramitz#p/u/9/0rxQvHJyaoM

The Spilling Fields

2010-06-06T11:45:00.000-07:00

Call BP Hotline 281-366-5511 for any reasonable solutions to the Oil-Spill

courtesy of CNN.

Happy Birthday Mr Adebayo Ojo

2010-06-05T18:57:00.000-07:00

Not sure your age but mid-50s pushing 60.

Dennis Gabor 110 birthday

2010-06-05T17:17:00.000-07:00

Dennis Hopper: 1936-2010 - Photo Gallery on Yahoo! Movies

2010-05-29T21:55:00.000-07:00

Dennis Hopper: 1936-2010 - Photo Gallery on Yahoo! Movies

Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back turns 30 also

2010-05-22T19:12:00.000-07:00

Pacman turns 30! See google homepage

2010-05-21T12:12:00.000-07:00

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/7750074/Pac-Man-30th-anniversary-marked-by-Google-Doodle.html

Happy Mother's Day Y'All

2010-05-09T09:53:00.000-07:00

Tchaikovsky celebrates 170 years

2010-05-07T09:33:00.000-07:00

Happy Cinco De Mayo

2010-05-05T05:54:00.000-07:00

Attention Everyone! This is your captain speaking! Enjoy this Mexican Fiesta! And don't get drunk with too many tequilas.

Your Captain has spoken.

http://mathworld.wolfram.com/

2010-05-04T06:55:00.000-07:00

here's a useful link

A Double Header Movie Weekend for the Month of May

2010-05-01T21:33:00.000-07:00

I got to watch A Nightmare on Elm street and Iron Man 2

20th Anniversary Hubble Telescope launch by NASA

2010-04-24T06:38:00.000-07:00

Calc 2 Test 4 review

2010-04-21T06:10:00.000-07:00

I need to learn more about series and sequences

http://abacus.bates.edu/acad/acad_support/msw/convergence_tests.pdf

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxh7yJC9Jr0&feature=PlayList&p=9F4EF58B2CA7F1C9&playnext_from=PL&index=0&playnext=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--lPz7VFnKI&feature=channel

http://www.webassign.net/v4cgikaojo2@waketech/student.pl?d=20100419052448kaojo2@waketech6913491163

http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/CalcII/SeriesIntro.aspx

The Keys to an Optimistic Outlook

2010-04-15T20:24:00.000-07:00

1. Stop being your own worst enemy. Be your own best friend.

2. Don't put yourself down. Pull yourself up.

3. Don't permit others to define who you are. You cannot be a failure without your own consent.

4. Respect yourself. Place a high value on yourself.

5. Take stock of who you are and what you're capable of. Work on weaknesses and find new

strengths everyday.

6. Replace "I can't" with "I can" and "I will"

7. Treat yourself generously, the way you want others to treat you.

8. Be compassionate. Love yourself, and others will love you.

9. Remember that you are an individual expression of God. As a work of God's art , you are priceless.

10. Visualize what you want from life, then work toward it. See it, then be it.

11. Allow time to be by yourself, with yourself. Take time to appreciate yourself.

12. Enjoy your uniqueness. Out of all the billions of people since the beginning of time, there has been, and never will be another you.

13. Realize that you are important to the entire world; what happens to the world begins with you.

Excerpts from the path to success is paved with positive thinking, blue mountain arts., 2008.

One Year Anniversary: Imade Asemota May 10, 1984 - April 11 2009.

2010-04-11T12:50:00.000-07:00

Today is the one year anniversary of our dear sister who went to rest in the Lord. Let us pray

for the grieving family and friends. May her soul rest in peace. Amen.

her remains are at montlawn memorial park 2911 s. wilmington street, raleigh nc 27603.

CLASH OF THE TITANS

2010-04-02T07:04:00.000-07:00

http://movies.yahoo.com/photos/collections/gallery/2498/split-screen-80s-remakes#photo0

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=clash+of+the+titans&aq=0

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=class+of+the+titans&aq=f

Hans Christian Andersen 205 year anniversary

2010-04-02T06:51:00.000-07:00

today is last day of Spring Break before the weekend

2010-03-19T09:30:00.000-07:00

Enjoy

Happy Saint Patricks Day

2010-03-17T06:51:00.001-07:00

Happy Pi Day (3.14) March 14

2010-03-14T13:39:00.000-07:00

http://www.piday.org/

SUCCESS April 2010 edition highlights

2010-03-11T19:55:00.000-08:00

Vizio's William Wang's Success Strategies

1. Timing is critical.

2. Be persistent.

3.Consider price carefully.

4.Quality matters.

5.Focus on what the customer wants.

Isabella Rossellini's Success Strategies

1.Make time for play.

2.Make mistakes.

3.Be an original.

4.Recognize opportunities.

5.Never be too intimidated to learn.

6.Listen to your parents.

Mary J. Blige's Success Strategies

1.Practice regular self-examination.

2.Learn from the people closest to you.

3.Put your experience to work for others.

4.Start your success.

The 7even Fundamentals of Personal Leadership.

1.Learning.

2.Affirmations

3.Visualization.

4.Journaling.

5.Goal-Setting.

6.Exercise.

7.Nutrition.

Top 50 WTF Moments In Comics

2010-03-08T20:30:00.000-08:00

Top 50 WTF Moments In Comics

Antonio Vivaldi's B'Day

2010-03-04T04:28:00.000-08:00

Killer whale lives up to its name

2010-02-25T05:30:00.000-08:00

Attention everyone! This is your Captain speaking! As most of you have heard, A Sea world Employee Dawn was grabbed by a Killer Whale and dragged to her violent death in front of a live audience. This same whale was involved in two other deaths and an ex-employee sent a email complaint stating that the creature is difficult to work with as well as depressed and temperamental. I believe this blubbery mammoth should be sent back into the wild blue yonder. check the youtube video link for the tragedy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoLWXwbgrJE&feature=sub
Your captain has spoken.

SI Swimsuit 2009 edition

2010-02-14T18:46:00.000-08:00

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009_swimsuit/models/

SUCCESS Strategies March 2010 edition

2010-02-14T10:07:00.000-08:00

(Fly High with Orbitz ) Barney Harford's strategies:

Set short-, medium-, and long-term goals. If you only have long-term goals, people become discouraged. You become discouraged.

"You need to celebrate the short-term successes to sustain you."

To get the best ideas out of your employees, you have to level the playing field. "I try to have an anti-hierarchical organization. Avoid the use of titles, and emphasize that success is based on the quality of an idea versus where the idea originated."

Look not just to your peers as competition, but to startups too. "I've been engaged with smaller, early stage companies and am focused on taking lessons I've learned there and applying them to a larger company like Orbitz."

Lead by example and not by rule. "As a travel company, we get lots of free airline tickets, but it is still important to save money when we travel, and we expect our employees to travel economy class when we fly domestically. I do that, too. You can set lots of rules which everyone resents, or you can just do it and there is no quibbling."

Lay out a clear vision for your organization that everyone can believe in. "It's not just about money or metrics. Establish a higher purpose."

(There are No Stupid Questions with Live-Wire) Robert LoCascio's strategies.

Overcome past failures.

Consider other perspectives.

Never make the same mistake twice.

Welcome change.

Renaissance Man with Anthony Hopkins. How to evolve.

Keep pushing yourself. "I think it's very necessary to have a tension in life that keeps us moving. If we become totally peaceful. we die."

Choose to use anger constructively. "It gives you enough GRRRR to help you rise above it, or it sucks you down into the mud. Sometimes a good degree of constructive anger can get you going."

Preparation yields confidence. Hopkins is known for the amount of preparation he puts in acting. "Once it's in the memory banks, it's secure...And you go on set or to rehearsal and you're ar ease, at peace."

Be careful what you feed your brain. "What happens if you pour negative information in there, or positive information? You change the balance of your nature."

World Traveler Jeff Probst's Road Map

Challenge what's expected, but know when to shut up.

Create your own opportunities.

Remember, "You are the measurer of your success."

Express gratitude.

(Charitable Outlook) Nnamdi Asomugha's Success Strategies.

Always seek opportunities to make a difference for others.

Nurture a spirit of giving in your children.

Share your abundance-whether it's your time, wisdom, money or even an outgrown Magic Johnson T-shirt.

SUCCESS March 2010 edition highlights

2010-02-14T09:22:00.000-08:00

Jennifer Garner ; Reading Role model: Be a mentor with books (page 13)

Save the Children offers these tips on becoming a reading mentor.

1. Set a good example by making sure children you reading and writing.

2. Pass along the books you loved as a child or take time to read them to kids in your life today.

3. When you are out and about, point out signs and labels to your children or grandchildren and read them aloud.

Maximum Leadership by John C. Maxwell (A Leader's Greatest Things)

A Leader's Greatest Liability: Insecurity

A Leader's Greatest Motivation: A Challenge

A Leader's Greatest Return: Developing People

A Leader's Greatest Prayer: Wisdom

A Leader's Greatest Recognition: Respect

Cash In on your Relationships (Your Sales force is waiting) by Mel Robbins (page 18)

1. Identify your needs

A Day care center? A plastic surgeon? A new job? A piece of real estate? When you reach out, you are simply asking for advice on how to get what you want. People love to give advice; capitalize on that fact. they also love to gossip too so beware.

2.Go to every meeting educated.

Google the person you're meeting with, research their Facebook page, find out who they know, etc. Prapare yourself to ask them for introductions.

3.Most Important.

You must keep people in the loop as your search progresses.

Sales Strategies; 10 Qualities of Sales Performers:The qualites of corporate greed do not result in sales by Jeffrey Gitomer (page 20).

1. Perpetual, consistent, positive attitude and enthusiasm.

2. Quadruple self-belief.

3. Use of Creativity.

4. Ability to give and prove value.

5. Ability to promote and position.

6. Exciting, compelling presentation skills.

7. Ability to prove your value and claims through the testimony of others.

8. Ability to create an atmosphere where people want to buy.

9. Ability to build a relationship, not hunt or farm.

10. Unyielding personal values and ethics.

10.5 The personal desire to excel and be their best.

Vancouver 2010 Olympics

2010-02-12T20:18:00.000-08:00

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/vancouver/gallery

Yahoo! Astrology Capricorn

2010-02-09T11:06:00.000-08:00

Stop glaring at that higher-up from across the office! The person you suspect who is trying to give you the boot is most likely innocent. Just for a second, sit and think about this: What could anyone possibly gain by deliberately getting rid of someone with limitless energy who's always willing to better their last best effort -- which is who you clearly are. See? Breathe

Norman Rockwell's B'Day

2010-02-03T18:37:00.000-08:00

Calc 2 Test 1 postponed

2010-02-02T05:28:00.000-08:00

Thanks to snow day. still need to study though

More Snow Today

2010-01-31T17:29:00.000-08:00

No School Monday. Got to study for Test. Use wolfram integrator to practice textbook exercises

http://integrals.wolfram.com/index.jsp?expr=Sec%5Bx%5D%5E3&random=false

Snow Day

2010-01-30T19:09:00.000-08:00

Today was a couple of inches of snow today. Taiwo took pictures

Robin Hood : Legend of Sherwood

2010-01-25T17:37:00.000-08:00

http://robinhoodtree.blogspot.com/

http://www.youtube.com/user/PenelopePitbull

http://www.watch-movies-online.tv/s/rob_b_hood.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7cfbO_jKTI&feature=PlayList&p=17593F2EE2D8EF5A&index=0&playnext=1
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=5733A1BF78260228
http://www.youtube.com/user/ravindraa

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=DF75E86FA6D11015

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=0BC31E3289725AD9

http://www.watch-movies-online.tv/tags/robin_hood.html

http://www.youtube.com/user/RocketRobinHood

http://www.youtube.com/user/lenzorg#p/u

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ2YMhSx72c&feature=PlayList&p=14F1EAE8273E8EEC&index=0&playnext=1 com/watch?v=CQ2YMhSx72c&feature=PlayList&p=14F1EAE8273E8EEC&index=0&playnext=1
Russel Crowe is set to play Robin Hood and Cate Blanchett as Maid Marian. What your favorite Robin Hood movie , cartoon , tv series radio broadcast ?

Happy Birthday Precious

2010-01-23T07:23:00.000-08:00

1999-2010

Eleven years more to go

First Calc 2 Quiz Today

2010-01-22T05:45:00.000-08:00

I hope I do well

I have a Dream

2010-01-18T09:15:00.000-08:00

THE TOP 13 NEW RICH MISTAKES

2010-01-17T11:26:00.000-08:00

Courtesy of Timothy Ferriss.

1. Losing sight of dreams and into work for work's sake (W4W)

2. Micromanaging & emailing to fill time.

3. Handling problems your outsourcers or co-workers can handle.

4. helping outsourcers or co-workers with the same problems more than once, or with non- crisis problems.

5. Chasing customers, particularly unqualified or foreign prospects, when you have sufficient cash flow to finance non-financial pursuits.

6. Answering email that will not result in a sale or that can be answered by a FAQ or auto-responder.

7. Working where you live, sleep or relax.

8. Not performing a thorough 80/20 analysis every two to four weeks for your business and personal life.

9. Striving for endless perfection rather than great or simply good enough, whether in your business and personal life.

10. Blowing minutiae & small problems out of proportion as an excuse to work.

11. Making non-time-sensitive issues urgent in order to justify work.

12. Viewing one product, job or project as the end-all, be-all of your existence.

13. Ignoring the social rewards of life.

Top 6 Mindless Money Wasters

2010-01-17T11:23:00.000-08:00

by Sham Gad
Thursday, January 14, 2010

Most people will say they are interested in saving money. Money saved from one area can be spent in another area. Or even better, the money can actually grow as an investment for the future. But despite the benefits of putting some money away, most people take a passing interest in actually doing it. As young adults, they don't think much about retirement; then, as adults, credit card debt becomes a way of life.

But the tough economic times that hit the U.S. in 2007 through 2009 were a wake-up call for many people, causing the public's view of saving to shift. If you'd like to make regular saving a part of your life, read on to find out how to conquer the first step: finding that extra money.

You can begin by paying attention to these top money wasting activities.

1. Convenience Stores

Many people don't think about the mark-up they pay for convenience store items. Here's a hint: it's huge. This is because these stores don't purchase food in the large quantities that a grocery store does and also because they make you pay more for the convenience they provide. So, unless it's an emergency situation, avoid shopping at convenience stores. The premium you pay for convenience is not worth the assumed convenience you get. For example, a Coke at a convenience store might cost you a dollar, while you can go to the grocery store and buy a 12 pack for $4. If you tend to pull over for a drink, buy a 12-pack and keep it in your car. If you visit convenience stores often, the annual savings of cutting out these visits can be tremendous.

2. Cell Phone Plans

Take the time to check your monthly cell phone bill - you may be paying more than you need to. If you are using fewer minutes than your monthly plan allows, switch to a lower-rate plan. If you are using more minutes than your monthly allotment, then upgrade to a higher minute plan. Before making any changes to your plan, sit down with a list of your cell phone company's offerings and compare and determine which plan provides the most value based on your needs. Most cell phone companies charge 40 to 50 cents per additional minute, so going over your allowed minutes by 100 minutes one month will cost you $40 to $50 in that month alone. With many minute plan upgrades costing $10 to $20 a month, they'll easily pay for themselves.

You should also scan through your cell phone plan for added features like text messaging and mobile internet. If you aren't really using these features, get rid of them - they're costing you money each month!

3. Soft Drinks

This one is a sneaky money waster. Not only does ordering beverages along with a restaurant meal boost your total expenses, but soft drinks also have one of the highest markups of any restaurant item, and thus provide lower value for your money. Consider a typical family of four that eats out twice a week at fast casual restaurants (typical for a middle class family even today). Assuming an average price of $1.50 for a fountain soft drink, that totals $12 a week, $48 a month, $624 a year. Just cutting out this one item from your meal could mean significant savings that could go into something much more productive, such as a retirement savings plan. If you invest $624 at the market average of 9% a year every year, you would have almost $32,000 at the end of 20 years. So dine out, but opt for water!

4. Unnecessary Bank Fees

Many people unknowingly pay a lot to their banks in the form of fees. If you don't know what fees your accounts are subject to, spend a few minutes finding out. Some banks charge ATM fees for using another bank's ATM, for example. These can be as high as $5! This amounts to a 25% one-time fee for a $20 withdrawal. The key with this type of fee is simply knowing about it. You would be better off using a credit card to make the purchase.

Go back and examine the rules governing your checking and savings accounts. Many people have accounts with a fixed number of withdrawals and deposits per month. You would be better off with an account maintenance fee of $10 a month than getting hit with two or three different fees a month.

Also consider consolidating bank accounts, as often one account with a larger minimum can eliminate numerous fees that might otherwise exist.

5. Magazines

If you're the type of person who likes to occasionally pick up your favorite magazine from the local grocery store or newsstand, consider getting an annual subscription. Even if you don't want the magazine every month, a couple of issues at the newsstand are enough to cover the entire annual subscription. For example, a 26-issue subscription to Forbes Magazine will cost you less than $25, while one issue at the newsstand costs $5.

6. Annual Credit Card Fees

Unless you have a poor credit history, there is no reason to pay annual credit card fees. A host of Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards have no annual fee, yet many people pay up to $100 a year for the privilege of holding a credit card. Unless you're an ultra-wealthy, exclusive holders of an elite-level credit card with exclusive perks, most people should not be paying annual credit card fees.

And speaking of credit cards, make sure you make a payment on time every month, even if it's the minimum. Many credit cards charge $39 monthly late fee charges, charges which accrue interest along with your existing balance.

Be Proactive

Spend a couple hours and go over the above categories along with any other regular habits you may have accumulated over the years. The time will be well spent as it could mean hundreds of dollars of recurring annual savings.

EARTHQUAKE HAITI DISASTER

2010-01-13T15:59:00.000-08:00

Attention everyone! this is your captain speaking, Its quite unfortunate that this event occurred.

about 4:53 am according to sources. CNN has been covering this disaster of epic proportions.

about 1/3 of the population in need. Thousands of haitians and U.N. peacekeepers dead or missing.

your captain has spoken.

The Guardian: conscience nurtured by truth

2010-01-12T10:54:00.000-08:00

http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/
http://www.nigeriannews.com/

First Day of Calc 2 A-Okay

2010-01-07T11:46:00.000-08:00

Mr McCarter seems pretty nice and the integration excercises/examples didn't seem that tough. Still need to practice and study some more though. the links below should prove helpful and useful. Need to get a B in this course. No cheating allowed. unacceptable since I've come too far to do such a thing.

Wolfram online integrator will prove useful.

http://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/Calculus.html

2010: Year of the Calculus

2010-01-06T08:06:00.000-08:00

http://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/Calculus.html

http://mathtv.com/

http://www.hippocampus.org/Calculus

http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=58C7BA6C14FD8F48

http://www2.scc-fl.edu/lvosbury/calculusI_folder/CalculusI.htm

http://www2.scc-fl.edu/lvosbury/CalculusII_Folder/Calculus_II.htm

http://www2.scc-fl.edu/lvosbury/CalculusIII_Folder/CalculusIII.htm

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=3A369CB0CF59FD7B&page=1

Christmas: Special Featured - Watch Movies Online For Free Full Movie Downloads

2010-01-05T14:38:00.000-08:00

Christmas: Special Featured - Watch Movies Online For Free Full Movie Downloads

Joyful Drake in yellow bikini

2010-01-05T11:46:00.000-08:00

The 4 hour work week by Timothy Ferris

2010-01-04T07:09:00.000-08:00

I recommend reading this book for 2010
http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/

Ten Ten Restaurant

2010-01-02T19:32:00.000-08:00

Man, My Family and I enjoyed an all you can eat buffet at chinese restaurant. good way to celebrate the year 2010 and my birthday.

Day 2 of 2010

2010-01-02T08:44:00.000-08:00

Well, Good Luck on Keeping those resolutions

Happy New YEAR Y'all!

2009-12-31T23:35:00.000-08:00

The Final Countdown: One more day to 2010

2009-12-31T09:11:00.000-08:00

ATTENTION EVERONE THIS IS YOUR CAPTAIN SPEAKING.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Two more days to 2010

2009-12-30T06:10:00.000-08:00

Attention everyone! this is your captain speaking!

I'm stoked towards the new year. I reflect back on this past decade 1999-2009 and realize how far I've come and how much farther I need to go. I wish everyone a happy new year.

Happy Birthday to Kehinde & Taiwo Ojo

2009-12-29T04:41:00.000-08:00

3 days to the New Year 2010

Is Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab the Jonny Jihad of Nigeria?

2009-12-28T12:32:00.000-08:00

I wonder if the Detroit incident incite other naija boys to engage in terrorist acts in the States and elsewhere abroad. Leave your thoughts and comments below.

2009-12-28T11:09:00.000-08:00

http://www.watch-movies-online.tv/movies/iron_man/

http://www.watch-movies-online.tv/movies/the_invincible_iron_man/

http://www.watch-movies-online.tv/movies/next_avengers_heroes_of_tomorrow/

http://www.watch-movies-online.tv/movies/ultimate_avengers/

http://www.watch-movies-online.tv/movies/ultimate_avengers_ii/

http://movies.yahoo.com/photos/movie-stills/gallery/1737/iron-man-2-stills#photo0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EgdKjZNu1k&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfWPDzvWNds