Press Release: New PollenTec HVAC Air Filters That Last Up To 5 Years

It is a uniquely designed new HVAC air filter that is as effective as it is durable. The PollenTec Advanced Long Life Filters can last up to five years, are washable, reusable and very easy to clean. What many people don’t realize is that over 300 million disposable air filters end up in landfills EVERY YEAR. Using one PollenTec filter over a five year period significantly reduces the waste impact in landfills nationally.

Research reports say that more than 50 million people in North America are affected by allergies and almost 55% of the population test positive for at least one or more airborne allergens. PollenTec filters are designed to remove those allergens efficiently and effectively. All PollenTec air filters are made from the patented PollenTec material that has been tested and certified in a hospital setting. Extensive testing was conducted by the European Center for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF) and verified that 100% of grass pollens, 99.71% of birch pollen, 93.1% of Stinging Nettle-pollen and 90.9% of Ragweed pollen were captured by the
PollenTec filter media.

The PollenTec Air Filter Incorporates dual panel multi-layer technology. The
filter utilizes four cross directional layers which provides unsurpassed
performance and durability. The first two layers capture all airborne pollens and the majority of other microscopic particles and the second two layers ensure that remaining particles are trapped. The PollenTec Filter media captures allergen size particles as small as .3 microns – (1 micron = 1/24,000th of an inch). The PollenTec Filter media is made from proprietary precisely spun 100% high grade polyester followed by a patented coating process, attracting pollen like a magnet.

PollenTec Costs & Cost Savings: PollenTec air filters average retail price is $92.00 and are available to purchase directly on www.pollentec.com to homeowners, DIYers, HVAC companies, commercial & residential builders and contractors. The average cost of a MERV 8 pleated filter is $15.00 to $20.00 and up. Replacing that filter a minimum of at least six times per year will cost on average, $95.00. Using the PollenTec Filter results in a savings of more than 295% over five years, when compared to using other
popular throw away filter brands.

For more information go to: www.PollenTec.com or call (877) 887-6619

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Finding Financing

I don't know about you but I know a lot of people who are unable to get financing and are unable to obtain a mortgage. With so many homes being foreclosed on, it's a good time to get a nice home with a good purchase price.

Even finding car loans is tough. We will be getting a new car sometime in the near future and I hope that things change by then. If you are a blogger or have a website, you can earn money by joining programs specifically for affiliates.

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Alight Plus-Size Clothes for Women

This post is specifically for all of you voluptuous ladies out there! I'm a bigger girl and I have trouble when it comes to finding clothes. The fact that I am not a toothpick does not mean that I should have to suffer with frumpy clothes. All too often, I see clothes that would fit me that resemble a curtain. Do you ladies know what I'm talking about? There is a company out there that feels our pain and is doing something about it. Visit alight.com plus size clothing and you will find a enormous selection of clothes for women from size 14 to a 30.

They have all of the necessities:

Dresses

Tops

Skirts

Jeans & Denim

Jacket's and Blazers

Pants

Capris

Sweaters

Activewear

Outerwear

Intimate Apparel

Accessories

Jewelry

and more!

Here are three tops that I found and immediately fell in love with:





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WANTED: Rated R - Rihanna

Rihanna is one of my favorite singers. She has such a pretty voice. My favorite song of hers right now is Hard.

Rated R

1 Mad House Explicit Version 1:34

2 Wait Your Turn Explicit Version 3:46

3 Hard Explicit Version 4:10

4 Stupid In Love Explicit Version 4:01

5 Rockstar 101 Explicit Version 3:58

6 Russian Roulette Explicit Version 3:47

7 Fire Bomb Explicit Version 4:17

8 Rude Boy Explicit Version 3:42

9 Photographs Explicit Version 4:46

10 G4L Explicit Version 3:59

11 Te Amo Explicit Version 3:28

12 Cold Case Love Explicit Version 6:04

13 The Last Song Explicit Version 4:16

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Ready For School?

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of USC. All opinions are 100% mine.

Going back to school might be a great thing for you to do right now if the economy has caused you employment problems. There are a few people that I know who have enrolled for certain degrees because they think that will give them a better chance at a better job once the economy returns to normal. They're right. I don't have a college degree and that makes it hard to get a job, especially when the other candidate does have a degree.

It's awesome that now you can receive a college degree right from home. If you have a full-time job and a family, it can be tricky to coordinate and meet the demands of your particular life. The best part is that the schooling works when you are ready to work. If you are interested in something like this, make sure you request program information so you can become familiar with the courses offered.

At the USC Rossier School of Education allows you to get a Master's Degree online. The accelerated program can give you the ability to graduate in only twelve months. All this from a school that is internationally known and has been teaching for a hundred years. Ranked #22 in the US and #9 among all private universities. That's a really great thing to add to a resume. With tuition reimbursements, you may be able to get your degree without shelling out a lot of money.

Review: Ninja Assassin on DVD

Product Description (taken from here):

If it moves, smash it! The filmmakers behind The Matrix and V for Vendetta bring new blood (lots of it!) to martial arts movies in Ninja Assassin. Korean pop star Rain (Speed Racer) stars as heroic, deadly Raizo. Trained from childhood in the way of the Ozunu Clan ninja, he is stalked by fellow warriors for breaking free of them and their iron-willed dojo patriarch (martial arts legend Sho Kosugi)... and is on the run with a Europol agent (Naomie Harris) who has proof the clan sells assassination services to governments. The action is start-to-finish – fast, fierce, filled with weaponry (chains, swords, staffs, shuriken) and awesome athleticism. Fear not the weapon, but the hand that wields it.

This movie is action packed with tons of brutal blood, guts and gore. Sword fights and expanding grudges are the cause of many deaths. If you like to watch fight scenes, aren't easily grossed out and enjoy movies about Ninjas, you don't want to miss this!



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WANTED: In The Dark by Brian Freeman

Synopsis (taken from here):

Two young lovers. A hot summer night. One cold-blooded murder. Bestselling author Brian Freeman reveals the shattering secrets of Detective Jonathan Stride’s past…

IN THE DARK

It’s the case that has haunted Stride for thirty years. In high school, he fell in love with Cindy Starr, the girl who would become his wife. But on the Fourth of July, the same night they cemented their love, Cindy’s sister was savagely murdered. No one was ever arrested—and the case was closed. Now, decades later, a classmate has returned to Duluth to write a book about the crime. She knows secrets that a lot of people would like to keep hidden, including details about Cindy that leave Stride questioning his entire life. But when a girl is found drowned in the river—and a witness to the original murder attempts suicide—Stride realizes the ghosts of the past are alive and well…and ready to kill again.

In The Dark by Brian Freeman

St. Martin's Press

9780312363321

March 30, 2010

416 pages

$7.99 US

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Easter Idea

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Madacy Entertainment. All opinions are 100% mine.



One year we ended up going to a community Easter hunt and I will never forget that day. It was the first time I had ever sprained any part of my body. The girl standing behind me pushed me so that she could get a head start on the candy and she ended up sitting on my ankle in a position that twisted my ankle. The funny thing was, I got back up and tried to find some eggs before going back to my mom.

Easter was always such a fun time for me as a child. Every year we would find an Easter basket stuffed with items we wanted. Usually the basket consisted of a book, a cd and other fun stuff. We always found candy in the plastic eggs and then we would begin the hunt to find more hidden around the house. After the sprained ankle incident I preferred to just hunt at home.

Looking for something special to do with your kids for Easter, Sunday, April 4th? Amazon is celebrating by offering a great deal on the Ultimate Countdown Kids Collection: 200 Sing-A-Long Favorites. This album usually costs $11.99 but you can get it for only $3.99. 200 songs is a lot! That could keep your kids entertained for a while.

Eclipse

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The Squeakquel Soundtrack

This CD brought the best out of everybody when I played it. The kids were jumping up and down with huge grins on their face. Once the CD was over, I had to play it again and every time the kids got really excited because they knew that Single Ladies song was going to play. They would sing along, all bubbly and happy. It was great to see.

Product Description: 

The Squeakquel Movie Soundtrack is great entertainment for both kids and parents.  Featuring chipmunk'd renditions of classics from Beyonce, Katy Perry, the Bee Gees and many more, Alvin, Simon, Theodore and their girlfriends, The Chipettes, provide hours of fun for everyone.

Purchase your own copy here or here.

I have been hired by Warner Bros WB Word division to raise awareness for The Squeakquel Soundtrack.

Review: Flirting With Forever by Gwyn Cready

Cam is writing a book about 17th century painters and she's calling it "fictogrophies".  As an art historian, Cam does know a thing or two about the great artists she is focusing on.  Some would say that she knows a little too much.  What's a girl supposed to do with a newly found time portal? 


At first I thought that this would be a tad bit corny - I like corny, so that was why I agreed to review this book.  It wasn't quite what I expected, it was better.  I wonder if Cam will show me this time portal...  It's a really fun read, especially if you're looking for a romance book that is unlike any other. 

Flirting With Forever by Gwyn Cready

Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group

9781439107249

March 30, 2010

448 pages

$7.99 US

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Disclosure:  I received a copy of this book so that I could write an honest review.  If you purchase a book using my Amazon or Barnes and Noble link, I will receive a small portion of the purchase price.

I'm So Excited!

Whoohoo! I hope you all are as excited as I am about this! Stephenie Meyer has written a little treat for all of us Twilightaholics! The New Novella from Stephenie Meyer, The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, is written from Bree's point of view. (Bree made her appearance in Eclipse.

When can you get your hands on it?

Saturday, June 5th, 2010 at 12:01 AM. for $13.99 US.

If you can't wait that long, you can check out www.breetanner.com from 6/7 to 7/5 to read it online in English.

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Blog Tour: Tempt Me If You Can by Janet Chapman

Ben discovers that he has a son whom he has never laid eyes on. He is a good man and wants to repay his once lover, Emma, for all that she has done for their child. Emma is hard headed and doesn't want Ben interrupting their life. When some secrets start to reveal themselves, Ben knows that it is his duty to protect his son and the mother of his child. Emma isn't too thrilled with the idea at first, but she soon learns that there are some things she can't do all on her own.

I wouldn't say that this is one of my favorite books but it was definitely worth reading. I could really relate to Emma which made the book a lot of fun. I don't know how she kept Ben at bay for so long though. I think I have a crush on his character.

Tempt Me If You Can by Janet Chapman

Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group

9781416595441

February 2010

368 pages

$7.99 US

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Tax Credit For First Time Homebuyers

Have you filed your taxes yet? Time is running out and if you bought a house, you should get your taxes done ASAP. If you are a first time homebuyer, you need look into the program called the first time home buyer tax credit that is specifically for people who are buying first home. You may also be entitled to this tax credit as well if you have not owned a home in the past three years, you may be able to get up to an $8,000 tax credit. That is a lot of money! If you have lived in your current home for five of the past eight years, you may receive up to $6,500 in homebuyer credit. The five years must be consecutive to qualify. As of right now you must have a contract drafted no later than April 30, 2010 and the purchase must close no later than June 30, 2010. There are income limits. If you are single, the limit is $125,000 and if you are a married couple, the limit is $225,000 with a phase-out $25,000 credit. Make sure you contact your tax preparer to find out if you are eligible and get answers to your questions. Make sure you act fast, who knows if this program will be offered again.

Blog Tour: Love In Mid Air by Kim Wright

Elyse meets a man on an airplane and this one single act has changed her forever. She isn't the type of person who does the outrageous, spur of the moment, true love things like most hopeless romantics do. Now, here's the kicker, Elyse is married. She wants to trade her whole boring life for something more. This change in Elyse now has her friends wondering if life has more to offer them as well.

I love it when a woman's eyes are opened and she learns that it's time to start living her life her way and forget what everyone else wants. (It strikes close to home.) I absolutely adore Elyse and I hope to read more about her in the future. Two thumbs up!

Love In Mid Air by Kim Wright

Grand Central Publishing

9780446540445

3/29/2010

320 pages

$23.99/$28.99

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Disclosure:  I received a copy of this book so that I could write an honest review.  If you purchase a book using my Amazon or Barnes and Noble link, I will receive a small portion of the purchase price.

Companies That Care

I just found out about this company, http://www.nviro.com and the wonderful service that they provide. Using lime and/or mineral-rich, combustion byproducts that treat, pasteurize, immobilize and convert wastewater sludge into biomineral products. This helps the Earth by providing alternative energy, waste to energy, renewable energy, opportunity fuels, clean coal, N-Viro.

Review: The Executor by Jesse Kellerman

After his girlfriend kicked him out, Joseph had to find a new place to stay. After sleeping on several friends couches he decides that it's time to find a place to call home. When he reads a peculiar ad in the newspaper he is taken off guard but also intrigued. The ad says:

CONVERSATIONALIST SOUGHT.
SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY.
PLEASE CALL 617-XXX-XXXX BETWEEN SEVEN A.M. AND TWO P.M.
NO SOLICITORS.

Joseph thinks that it must be a joke but makes the phone call anyway. He meets with the older woman, Alma, who placed the ad and ends up making a friend that understands him even on the deepest of levels. When Alma's nephew comes around, Joseph gets territorial and then the downward spiral begins.

I enjoyed this book but I was kind of disappointed with certain parts of it. The first half was really good but it kind of went downhill from there.

The Executor by Jesse Kellerman

Penguin Group (USA)

9780399156472

April 1, 2010

352 pages

$25.95 US

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Disclosure: I received a copy of this book so that I could write an honest review. If you purchase a book using my Amazon or Barnes and Noble link, I will receive a small portion of the purchase price.