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Quick Tips

Search Twitter Feeds on Google

Google has added yet another layer of functionality to their much beloved search engine. Now you can actually search real-time social networks and watch them update right from your search results!

Here's how:

Go to Google and do a search, like normal.

After the results pop up, click the plus sign next to “Show Options”.



You'll be presented with a plethora of additional filters to pass your search results through, including a frequency filter that allows you to specify what time frame you can see.

Click “Latest”



Ta-Da! Now you can see things as they happen! Try it with a celebrity or organization; anything or anyone that updates their Twitter feed a lot!



Pretty neat, eh?

~Andrew

Check it out, when you get the chance, but don't forget to rate or add to this tip here!

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Announcements

Note From Steve:
Hey everyone -
I wanted to personally thank the HUNDREDS who came over to the site and ordered this yesterday! I personally run this on all my computers and I absolutely LOVE it! It's easy to work with, 100% compatible with EVERY version of MS Office, and the learning curve is really short. It includes every kind of office software app you'd ever want - word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation software and even a bonus print program that's worth MORE than what we're selling the whole package for! I highly recommend it - give it a shot, you won't be sorry. Heck, if you don't love it like I do, you can always send it back within 60 days for a refund - nothin' to lose. Don't miss out :-)

STOP Right There! We're Here To Save You Hundreds!!

Don't Blow $400.00+ On Microsoft Office!!

Office Suite 2010 Is The Hands-Down Better Choice!

It's Crazy! MS Office 2003 Can't Open Office 2007 Documents!!

Why Put Up With That???

THIS is 100% Compatible ANY Version Of MS Office!

It's Time To End The MS Office Frustration Once & For All!!

BONUS!! Includes State Of The Art Publishing Program ($20 Value)

Wow!! Now this deal is almost too good to be true...I about fell over when I found out the price break we're getting on the latest and greatest version of Office Suite...2010!! That's right it's brand spakin' new AND believe me...you get a whole lotta features for what seems to be just pennies (when you compare to Microsoft's prices)!!

Now - we've all used a version of Microsoft Office at some point in our lives, but what if I told you there is a way better, waaaay less expensive alternative? Office Suite 2010 is that alternative - hands down. Office Suite even comes COMPLETE with a publishing program - Print Workshop 2010!! Heck, that's a $20.00 value by itself!! Plus, if you decided to upgrade to MS Office 2007 when it came out...maybe you didn't realize it, but older versions of MS Office WILL NOT open up MS Office 2007 documents. The incredible thing about Office Suite 2010 is that it opens ALL versions of MS Office files - including MS Office 2007 files!! You can even convert ALL of your files into pdf's in just one mouse click!!

So, you might be thinking...I still like my MS Office. Let me guess, you don't want to pay the big bucks though - am I right? What if I told you could have all the benefits of MS Office...for the price that it would cost for you to eat lunch? Office Suite makes this possible! When you're using Office Suite 2010, you'll forget that you're not using MS Office...the set-up is nearly identical!!

What all does this suite include you ask? Just about everything that you can imagine!! You get an absolutely powerful wordprocesor, a beefed-up spreadsheet program, incredibly impressive presentation software, and super-easy and awesome drawing program, and heck - they even threw in a supercharged database program!! Oh - AND I almost forgot that you even get a complete publishing program too!! Seriously - I don't think they could have thought of another program to add to this DVD!!

I'm actually using the word processor to write this review...and all I can say is WOW!! It's absolutely incredible!! It's like Word, but better!! While just playing around with it I realized how powerful this program really is. It's awesome to use for letters, faxes, resumes, papers...but you can even use it to write a complete book ( it can easily create and index for you)! You can even add diagrams and spreadsheets too!! You can save your documents in any file format too (.doc, .docx, .pdf). Oh...I almost forgot to mention how easy it is to create lables and mailings with this word processor too!!

The spreadsheet creator is absolutely mind blowing!! It makes creating spreadsheets painless and effortless!! It feels just like Excel - yet easily lets you create tables, forms, queries and reports in just a snap!! Don't forget - this is 100% compatible with Excel...you can save your files as both .xls and .xlsx!!

You're gonna absolutely love to put together slideshow presentations with the presentation software - it makes is easy to 3D clip art, special effects , and animation to any presentation!! You'll be able to easily save any presentation in a "PowerPoint" format too! Even more awesome is that you can create a FLASH version of your presentations. Flash files are animated files that are easily transported between two computers!! Talk about cool!!

The drawing program that comes with this is second to none!! You'll be able to quickly create a complex sketch or get more in-depth and create a complex plan. Either way...this program makes your ideas easily become a creation!! You can even easily import all types of graphics of nearly any format too (.bmp, .gif, .jpeg, .png, .tiff, .wmf).

Also, this database program just blows Access outta the water!! You'll be able to easily create and manipulate your database tables effortlessly and seamlessly with this database program. Not that familiar with creating a database? No worries...just simply choose a Wizard to use, that fits your need, and you'll be creating a database in no time!!

Oh - But It Get's SOOOO Much Better!!

Included in Office Suite 2010 is Print Workshop 2010 - a complete publishing software!! That's right, you'll be able to easily create your own letterhead, photo cards, invitations, calendars, photo scrapbook pages, calendars, web pages, greeting cards and MORE!!! This program is perfect for beginners and designing pros and makes it so easy to create millions of creative, unique and professional projects!! With 8,400 templates to choose from - creating a professional and personal project has never been easier!

So...what's your cost? Just $12.97 and US shipping is FREE!! Seriously - this is just pennies compared to what you'd spend on MS Office...plus it's a waaay better alternative!!

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PS - You'll want to be sure and grab yours before they're all gone!! As soon as we opened these up in the store - they started flyin' off the shelves!!!


It's BAA-AAACK!!! Just when we thought we'd never see Photo Designer Pro again...our supplier found us a few more...38 to be exact! Just a word to the wise - these are gonna sell out today, so grab yours before they're gone!!

Extremely Limited Quantity!! Just 38 Available!!

You've Never Seen Desktop Publishing Software Like This!

Don't Pay $700 For Adobe's InDesign!

Try This For Just $7.97!!! - Our Lowest Price Ever!!

Try It, You'll Be Shocked At What You Snagged For Less Than $10!

Professional Level Desktop Publishing Made Affordable!

Incredible Power At Your Fingertips!

Quick Note From Steve - Hey everyone - thanks for checking this out! We've featured this amazing software in the past, but lately haven't been able to get any deals on it. Well, yesterday our supplier calls and tells us they just made a HUGE purchase and could sell us this title at an unheard of price! Well, once I discovered what an amazing deal it was, I had to share it with you! This is easily going to be the BEST $7.97 you EVER spend! This compares with programs costing HUNDREDS more! Do yourself a favor - give this a try! You'll be glad you did :-)

I'm so excited! I bet you've never seen anything quite like this one before! We have Page Designer Pro and it's some really amazing, professional-level desktop publishing software that's gonna absolutely blow you away! This makes PrintShop look like a toy! Check this out:

First off, this is a LOT like Adobe InDesign, just an amazing $692 LESS than what Adobe gets for their version! It's meant for - and does - pretty much the same thing - pro level design and print. You can literally create ANYTHING you can imagine with this software. This is truly a high-end desktop publishing solution and the power it brings is amazing. Talk about blown-away by what you can do with a computer and printer!!

Page Designer Pro

The first thing you'll notice when you start it up is your choice between a really handy wizard interface or the option to start a project from scratch. When you first start playing with it, just go ahead and take a look at what those wizards can do for you (over 2000 designs)! You'll be amazed at just how quickly you can create ads, brochures, business stationery, calendars, cards, letterheads, invoices, flyers, forms, newsletters, notices, handouts, event programs, posters, banners, price lists, reports, announcements, invitations, greeting cards and TONS more!

What that brings to the table with the amazing "wizards" is easily enough to justify this fantastic program, but that's only the beginning! After you're done checking out the wizards, go ahead and start a project from scratch - you're gonna be absolutely floored at how quickly you can produce professional level projects! This is the kind of software they use in professional print shops! Once you start messing around with it, you'll discover very soon you start to feel like a professional graphics artist!

As for features, this thing is the 800LB gorilla of desktop publishing! For example, just wait till you start playing with dozens and dozens of preset color schemes for your projects! Change the look and feel of your project in a mouse click! Great to use with the wizards to instantly change the look and feel of, well, ANY project!

Oh, and wait till you feast your mouse on the professional layout tools! Talk about a kid in a candy store! This has everything you need (and probably more)! We're talking intelligent text fitting (nice), kerning, hyphenation, drop caps, smart quotes, named styles, movable ruler and guides, precision placements, rotation, calendar tools, tables, brush / pencils, gradients, fills, shapes, all kind of text, frames and TONS more! I could fill the length of this review with JUST the tools at your disposal!

Page Designer Pro

PLUS, you've absolutely got to check out the Text Composition Tools - you'll love these things! Get this - you have all the following at your beck and call: Word count, spell checker, search & replace, a thesaurus, AutoCorrect, AutoSpell, over 300 new fonts, and - get this - a proofreader! That's right - you can have the program actually "read" your text and it can make suggestions for improvements! Now THAT'S cool!

Another feature you'll really love is the amazing "Text On A Path" tool! Here's how it works - You create a "path" using your mouse in any shape you want - a squiggly line, a square, a letter - whatever you can dream up. Then, double-click and start typing - your text will actually follow along the path you created, twisting and turning all along the way! Soooo cool!

You've gotta try the QuickShapes too! These aren't just the lousy shapes you drop into Word or something. These are basically intelligent clipart! Choose a shape, drag & drop it on your document, then adjust each angle and dimension using the little handles! Oh, and you can fill the shapes, do different "styles" , put in a gradient, add a photo, and MORE! The options are fantastic!

Oh, but the drawing fun isn't just limited to the QuickShapes! This has an amazing arsenal of drawing tools that you have to see to believe! You can sketch freehand, apply some really cool styles, make custom shapes, and create all kinds of eye-popping graphics in minutes!You could literally design your own clipart!

What if you have a photo you want to drop in? Yup, not only can you add any photo, you can even enhance it right in the program so it looks amazing in just a few mouse clicks! Once it's in the program, there's dozens and dozens of ways you can use it!

Page Designer Pro

Hey, have you ever needed to place a photo in with a bunch of text and couldn't get the text to "flow" right around it? Sometimes the text runs though your photos, sometimes the text gets blocked out, pushed around, or just ends up looking wrong. Well, this lets you easily reshape, rotate, and adjust your text frames to make your next project look like a magazine spread!

Heck, did I mention this can even create a website for you? Imagine the power above put into a web design program! It has all the tools you need to quickly and easily create professional looking webpages! Add text, graphics, animated gif, music, java - it can do it!

As if all that wasn't enough, this can also do mail merges, has some really cool transparency effects (so you can "see through" objects that are on top of other objects), mind-blowing versatility in printing, allows for outstanding PDF output, and even includes a PANTONE library if you're outputting your work for press publication! Told ya it was loaded!

BONUS!!! BONUS!!! Can you believe this? It also includes a second CD with a whoppin' 100,000 graphics crammed onto it! Clip art, photos, it's all there and at your fingertips! This alone is worth the price of the software! With 100,000 images to choose from, you'll always be able to find the exact graphic you need for your projects!

Your cost for all this? Just $7.97 and US shipping is FREE! After using this for just a little bit, I can't believe we got these for this kind of price! Our supplier must be nuts!

It's really the best $7.97 you'll ever spend on desktop publishing! Honestly, if we were selling it for the $40 retail, it would STILL be well worth the price!  This is truly a professional level program that looks and works an awful lot like Adobe's $700 InDesign! If you want to do some serious desktop publishing, there's never been a cheaper way to get serious about it! $7.97!! Once you start using it, you'll agree that it's crazy for anyone to pass this by! You're not gonna believe what you get for less than $10!

You've gotta give this a try because for this kind of money you just can't afford to pass it by!!

http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=4770

PS - Bad news? Only a limited quantity of these are available, so you need to get to the site ASAP to grab your copy! You'll be completely blown away at how you can get software this powerful for $7.97!!!


Computers 101

Q:
The mouse I use has a scroll wheel on the top of it and lately, the wheel has not been working properly. Do you know of anything I can do to fix it? Please help, I really miss my mouse!

A:
On any version of Windows, the first thing you need to look at is the Mouse Properties window. To get there, go to Start, Control Panel and then click on the Printers and Other Hardware link. From there, just click on the Mouse link. (If you're running Windows Vista or 7 go Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound and click on Mouse under "Devices and Printers"). After doing this, the Mouse Properties box will then open.

Click on the Wheel tab and adjust the number of lines your mouse is able to scroll through at one time. Yours may be set too high and your mouse can't handle it. You can go up to 100, but it's best to keep the number kind of low. Mine is set to three lines at a time.



Just change the number and keep trying your mouse until you find a number that fits your wheel better. When you think you've got it fixed, click Apply and OK.
If that doesn't work, go back to the Wheel tab and select the option of "One screen at a time." (Older versions may say "One page at a time"). This may help slow your mouse down a little so it can work better for you. Click Apply and OK again to make all the changes.

If you're still having trouble with the wheel after that, you may want to try and adjust your mouse through the program you installed when you first got it. (That is, if your mouse is a non-Microsoft brand). For example, if you're using a Logitech mouse, it may be configured a little differently and you can use the software that came with it to fix it. Just load up the CD or download the drivers from the company's website and look for the Mouse Settings. You can then go through the settings and adjust what needs to be done. They'll probably be similar to what I already explained up above.

If you're still having trouble with your mouse wheel after all of that, it's likely that your mouse is defective and you'll probably want to look into buying a new one in the near future. If you don't want to pay for a whole new one, you can try getting a replacement from the manufacturer, but I'm not promising you that will work. Mice aren't too expensive these days, but I understand that you have to do what you have to do. Either way, I hope you're able to get your mouse back up and running again!

~Erin

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MS Office

Who Decided That?

Ever combine a couple of lists in MS Word?

You know… where you copy and paste one list onto the bottom of another?

Were they formatted the same way to begin with?

Probably not so, I must ask, when you finished did you sit there and wonder who decided what formatting to apply to the combined list?

I mean, let's face it, you may have preferred one formatting over the other and somehow you ended up with the one you didn't want to keep.

So, once again we ask… Who decided that?

Obviously it wasn't you, and since it isn't a random thing, someone made the decision (someone in a far off land otherwise known as the world of Microsoft).

The trick to combining lists (bulleted or numbered) is to simply know the rules.

When you paste one list into another you'll find that the formatting of the second list is changed to match the formatting of the first list where it's pasted.

With just that little bit of knowledge you can prevent a lot of extra frustration and formatting time. Just be sure to paste into the list that contains the formatting you're looking to keep to be pleased with the results the first time.

~April

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More Cool Stuff

Awesome Wireless Network Adapter!

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WOW - If you use any kind of wireless network (at home or on the road), this is something you've just gotta grab!

We have an awesome USB Wireless LAN Adapter for you today and it's about the coolest wireless accessory I've ever seen! This takes plug and play to a new level - you plug this little device into your computer (desktop or laptop) and in a matter of seconds you have a wireless network adapter installed and ready to use! Talk about making easy to get on a wireless network, huh? And look how small it is! This is the way to go - especially if you travel with your laptop!

If you have a wireless network you want to jump onto at home, at a friend's house, at a hotel, or at a favorite restaurant, this makes getting connected almost too easy. Oh, and if you're on the road and long for an easy to use wireless solution, this is a no-brainer. Look at these features:

Receives power from the USB port - no additional power plug or cable required
Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 hardware
Backwards compatible with 802.11b equipment
Delivers robust 802.11g wireless networking
Supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps
Automatic fallback increases data security and reliability

Plus this device has a operating range of up to 984 feet!!! WOW!! Now that is super far!!!! That will make sure you get connected whenever you need to be connected!!!

I purchased a wireless card for my laptop last year and it set me back $100! Plus, it was a pain in the digital rear to install the thing. What a headache! If you have an older laptop at home and haven't wanted to invest in a wireless card or hassle with hooking it up, this is definitely the way to go!!!

Well, this is super easy to install and your cost is just $12.97! With FREE US shipping and our 60 day money back guarantee, you just can't go wrong. Plus, this is the lowest price we've ever offered it for! WOW!

OK, you can go wrong - if you wait too long! We only have a limited quantity of these available. Check it out:

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PSS - The price goes up to $18.97 soon- so be sure to grab yours TODAY!!


Have A High Definition TV?

It's Not REALLY High Def Unless You're Using An HDMI Cable!

Discover How Incredible Your HDTV Can Really Look!

Other Cables Can't Deliver True High Definition - You MUST Use An HDMI Cable!

And We Have A Gold-Plated Deal For You Today!

Wanna here a sad little story that repeats itself all the time? People go out and buy an amazing new HD TV (Plasma, LCD, DLP ect) and when they plug it in and hook it up, they discover that, much to their dismay, the picture, well, sort of sucks. Why? It's all the in cables!

Unless you are connecting your DVD, Cable Box, Satellite Dish, Bluray, ect to your TV via an HDMI cable, you're just not getting the quality you paid for. Period. Other cables simply can't provide the bandwidth you need to get HD video to your TV at full resolution. It's a shame to spend hundreds - or thousands - on a top notch TV, only to plug it in with crappy cables.

I can tell you from experience you'll be blown away at what a difference the right cable can make in your picture! I've used 'em all - from the basic yellow/red/white AV cables, to "S" video, then Component Video then to HDMI - and it gets better each time (with HDMI being kind of the hill)! Only problem is, HDMI cables can be crazy expensive at the big box stores - $50, $100, even $200!!

Want an affordable HDMI cable? We have 'em for you! These fantastic HDMI cables are going to upgrade your HD TV's picture instantly! We're talking 24K gold plated connectors, copper braided outer shield, and a design that's going to get you an amazingly clean, crisp picture!

Bottom line: If you've got an HD TV and you're not using an HDMI cable, you're not watching HiDef TV - you're really not.

Want to grab a cable? Well, this 10 foot HDMI cable is just $12.97 and US shipping is FREE! Anyone with an HDTV who's not using a cable is like a guy who won't drive his Ferrari past 25MPH! Grab one today!

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Today at WorldStart.com

Windows Calendar
Want an easy way to keep track of your schedule? I mean, what way could be easier than a calendar program right on your Windows computer?! It's called Windows Calendar and it's amazing. Learn all about it over at Worldstart today!

Map Collections: 1500 to 2004
Fancy yourself a bit of a cartographer? Well, head over to Worldstart today and check out this great map site from the Library of Congress! You might just love it!

Here's the link you need: http://www.worldstart.com/ Enjoy!

Tip of the Day

Empty Folder Contents

How many times has something as simple as deleting files wasted your time? Windows file management has progressed much since the old days of MS-DOS, but it’s still far from perfect.

Deleting files is easy in Windows; you just select the folder where the files are stored and press “delete”. But what if you had to delete a whole bunch of files while maintaining the folder structure?

The usual way involves going into each folder, selecting the files and pressing delete. Then you repeat the process for every folder you want to empty of its contents.
This isn’t a problem if you have two or three folders to empty, but if you have a folder structure made up of tens or hundreds of folders, with maybe one or two files in each; it quickly turns into a big time waster.

Luckily there is a solution to this problem. By tweaking the Windows Registry you can add an “Empty folder contents” command to the right-click context menu of your folders.

With one mouse click you could delete all the files in that folder as well as files in any subfolders, while maintaining the folder tree structure.

Warning: Before we go any further, I'd like to point out that messing around with the Windows Registry is not meant for beginners. Editing the Registry directly can have serious, unexpected consequences that can prevent the system from starting and require that you reinstall Windows. If you feel that you do not understand or are unable to perform the steps below, please seek expert advice.

Also, I recommend backing up the Registry before attempting any modification.

To back up the entire Registry in any Windows version, open the Registry editor. Type regedit in the search bar of the start menu, right click on regedit.exe and select Run as administrator. Click on the My Computer (or Computer for Vista and 7) registry key at the top and select File in the top left corner of the window. In the File menu select Export…, give it a name like “registry backup” and choose a safe location to save your file.

If something does go wrong while editing, you can restore the Registry by navigating to where you saved the .reg file and simply double click on it.

Now that you have backed up the Registry you can proceed with the rest of the article.

To change a Registry setting we must first open the Registry Editor. Just follow the same steps above: In Windows XP click Start>Run and type “regedit” then click OK. For Vista and 7, click Start and type “regedit” in the Search Box and pres Enter.



The Registry Editor will now open.

The setting we need to change is located in the Registry structure, at the following address:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell

Click the plus sign next to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT and scroll down the list until you locate Directory.

Then click the plus sign next to Directory to reveal shell.

Right click the shell key and from the menu select New and then click on Key.

Type Empty Folder Contents and press Enter from the keyboard.

Right click on Empty Folder Contents and from the menu select New and then click on Key.
Type Command and press Enter from the keyboard.



Left click on the Command key. Locate (Default) at the top of the right window panel and right click on it.

In the menu select Modify and an Edit String dialog box will appear.

Carefully type: cmd /c "cd /d %1 && del /s /f /q *.*" verbatim in the Value Data field and click OK.

Please type the command rather than copying it from above or it may not work.

Now close the Registry Editor by clicking File and then Exit from the menu.



You will see the new Empty Folder Contents command in the right click contextual menu of any folder.

Warning: Clicking the Empty Folder Contents command will delete all the files in the folder and any subfolders without asking for a confirmation. It will also bypass sending the deleted files to the Recycle Bin. Instead it will remove the files directly. Use this command at your own risk.

~Cosmin Ursachi

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Amanda's Coolsite

Ravelry

Do you knit or crochet? Do you have a large assortment of yarn? Are you looking for new and exciting knit or crochet patterns? Do you design patterns? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you want to sign up a free Ravelry membership.

I can’t begin to tell you how much of a fan I am of this site. Since I picked my crochet back up this Christmas to make presents, I’ve been at Ravelry just about every day. You do have to sign up for a membership before you can browse the site, it’s free to join – and the community is great!

My favorite feature is the Stash. The Stash allows you to keep track of all the yarn you have in your home. I found a small yarn store in my dining room this winter and I am so happy to have a way to organize it once and then be able to refer to what’s online to know what I have. I won’t have to go dig through my yarn bag, or drawer. I can select projects, and go see what yarn I have, and even where I am storing it. The Stash is also a great way for you to sell yarn that you don’t need or like anymore. People can browse your stash and if they see something they need to finish up a project they can contact you about it. It’s awesome!

My second favorite feature of the site is the pattern search. You can find tons, and I’m not kidding I mean tons, of free patterns. You can even set the search up so that it only finds free patterns. You can also narrow it even further so that it only finds free crochet or free knit patterns. If you design patterns you can sell them or share them free here as well.

My third favorite feature – and really they’re all competing with each other for my love – is the project queue. As you are searching through the patterns on the site you can add them to your queue, so you never run out of anything to do!

Another great feature is that you can add the projects that you are working on and keep track of them via your Project page. Just click add, fill out the form, it will look for the pattern on Ravelry and then you can keep track of your progress. This has really helped me stay on track and involved in my projects.

So are you wondering how you join?

To become a member click the Create an Account Now link underneath the sign in box. This will take you to page where you can input a working e-mail address and then click the Send Sign Up Link button. They will send an e-mail to the address you’ve provided, click that and you’ll be well on your way to a Ravelry account. You’ll have to create a username and password at that point.

If you want to friend me, I’m rawrpounce. Come on, break out those hooks and needles, and come craft with me! :)

http://www.ravelry.com/

~Amanda

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Send it to Amanda at
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This Alarm Clock Is Gonna Make You Enjoy Sleep!!!

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8 Comforting Alarm Sounds To Gradually Wake You Up!!!

So - how many times have you been laying there in bed just trying to fall asleep? Your mind is going 100 miles an hour OR your husband or wife is snoring or you just can seem to relax!! If you're like me...this happens at least once a week. That's why I am so glad I found this awesome Soothing Sounds Travel Alarm Clock!! This baby is gonna help you drift right into dreamland in minutes. There are 12 relaxing tracks for you to choose from - and they're gonna lull you right to sleep!! Just set the timer to the track of your choice for: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours - so you can drift away to your favorite sound!

The ultra-relaxing sounds include:

  • Foggy Harbor
  • Wind chimes
  • Tick Tock Clock
  • Heartbeat
  • Babbling Brook
  • River Birds
  • White Noise
  • Waterfall
  • Rainforest
  • Ocean Surf
  • Steam Train
  • Thunder Storm (my personal favorite)

So - now that this Soothing Sounds Alarm Clock has gently lulled you to sleep...wouldn't you prefer not getting woke slowly rather than waking up to that awful alarm clock buzz?? Personally, I think that is one of the worst sounds in the world. How can anyone expect to be in a good mood if they wake up to that awful noise?

Great thing this Soothing Sounds Alarm Clock has 8 unique alarms for you to wake up to! For those of you heavy sleepers that NEED that "typical alarm noise" to get you up...don't worry...there is a standard alarm beeping noise included especially for you :-).

The 8 Alarm Choices Include:

  • Big Ben
  • Cuckoo
  • Antique Clock
  • Fog Horn
  • Birds
  • Boing
  • "Come and Get it" Triangle
  • Standard "Beep, Beep"

The very first night I tested this little guy out - I set the track for 15 minutes to the thunderstorm and I was out way before the 15 minutes was up!!! I can't remember the last time I went to sleep that quickly. The next morning I woke up to birds chirping...and was in the best mood all day!! Nothing beats getting a restful night of sleep and waking up gradually!

So - how does this work you ask? Just simply select your sound you wish to fall asleep to on the selector wheel, adjust the volume and set the timer for the desired length of time (15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours). You can even slow the sound down - to make you relax just a little bit more...how neat is that? Next just select the alarm sound you want to wake up to, set the alarm time you want to get up...and you're in business!

The 2-inch digital LCD backlit display makes seeing the time easy - even if you're not wearing your glasses. The snooze button is extra large and the only button on the top of the alarm clock - so you'll be able to easily find the snooze button while waking up.

Hands-down - this is the absolute best alarm clock to use while traveling too! It's never easy to fall asleep if you're not in your own bed. Whether your in a hotel room or visiting a relative...this alarm clock is gonna help keep you from tossing and turning all night. Plus - this little guy is compact and lightweight - which makes it perfect for putting in your overnight bag, suitcase or duffle bag.

Get this...your price today is $14.97 and US Shipping is FREE!!! For that price - you're gonna thank me how well you'll be sleepin' like a baby!!

http://store.worldstart.com/product.php?productid=5453

PS - The price is headed up to $19.97 soon- if there are any left!!



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February Wallpaper

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Wedding Night Sunset (Photo contest winner)

A late February evening on Maui, behind the Grand Wailea.

Zabriski Point

Shorebird and Shells

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