SAVE ON GAS!!

About 2 weeks ago, I told myself, "I'm not going to fill up my tank til the price of gas drops." At that time, the price of gas was $3.45 per gallon (for just REGULAR gas)....which I obviously thought was high. To my disappointment, gas is going UP (not down, as I was hoping for) and it is now $3.65 per gallon!!! Needless to say, Im kicking myself for not gassing up then because I dont think gas prices will go down anytime soon. And because I NEED GAS in my car in order to drive, I was forced to pay that high cost and I'm not happy at all about it! *$3.45 a gallon for my v4 engine & $3.85 a gallon for my v6-v8 engine* >:-{ 

While we cant help the price of gas, we can do things to help reduce gas intake. I hope this article can help you like I hope it will soon help me!  If you have ANY gas saving tips, PLEASE feel free to share with us by leaving a comment. =) Thank you in advance!!!!

Save on Gas!

By +yo Free Samples  |  On February 26th, 2012

Yup – gas prices are on the rise again with experts predicting even more increases as the year goes on.  Not everyone can trade in their car right now for some more fuel efficient.  And the common suggestions – car pool, use mass transit or walk everywhere – isn’t possible for many of us.  But there are some ways to get better mileage out of the vehicle you’ve got. First is getting a tune-up or some DIY maintenance.  Dirty air filters, misaligned tires or low tire pressure can all decrease gas efficiency by as much as 10%!  And check your gas cap.  An open or missing one allows gas fumes to be released reducing fuel economy. Driving habits can help, too.  Each 5 mph speed reduction can increase your miles per gallon by 7%.  Avoiding idling, riding the breaks and jerky driving (think smooth…) will get you more miles as well.  If you have to idle, shift to neutral or consider turning the car off if you’re going to be stuck for more than 20 seconds.   Use cruise control if you have it when driving long stretches. Air conditioning eats up gas, but so does keeping windows open (creates a drag).  It’s recommended that you save the air conditioning for higher speeds and keep windows open at lower ones.  Another recommendation is to use the car’s ventilation system instead.  And speaking of drag, if you’re using your trunk to store heavy stuff, take it out as a lighter car is more efficient than a heavier one. You can also look for the best prices in your area by checking sites like GasBuddy.com or GasPriceWatch.com.  I also like GasPrices.Mapquest.com since I can see all the gas stations within a few miles in different zip codes all at once.  Mapquest also provides the phone number so you can call to double check the price beforehand. If you have an iPhone get the Cheap-Gas app which will guide you to the cheapest gas on your route. Some other tips: Pay cash if you can.  The price on the pump is for cash but if you use a credit card, most gas stations add a few cents more per gallon. If you do use a credit card, check to see if you get points for buying gas.  At least you’ll get a little of the few cents back. Check out sites that re-sell unused gift cards like Plastic Jungle or Gift Card Granny.  You might be able to get some good deals on gas cards. Several grocery store chains “reward” shoppers with gas discounts if you use your loyalty card. Photo by vistavision Original article can be found at http://yofreesamples.com/money-saving-blog/save-on-gas/

Prom dress giveaway 2012

Annual Prom Dress giveaway Annual Health & Personal Safety Discussion Day Dress donations needed How you can help Social Networking sites we are linked to Vendor / Sponsor opportunity Hello again to all of our Friends, Families, Buisness Associates, Supporters, Sponsors, and clients. Whew, that was a mouth-full! I hope we find you in 2012 to be healthy, prosperous, and happy. Dress of My Dreams, for those that do not know, is an organization that was formed not only to provide items for a young lady's most special day, we also try to be big sisters and help bridge the gap for these young ladies on their journey from teens to young adult women. It is time again for our Annual Pre-Prom Preview and we are excited as ever to be able to give back to our community this year in the form of our annual prom dress giveaway. The calls and emails are coming in and we are making our lists and checking them twice! If you have a daughter, relative, friend of a friend, church member, girl scout, etc going to a prom or formal event this year, this event is for them. We do our best to provide dresses for ANY young lady in need of our services or one that just wants to save some cash. So, please feel free to pass along our information, share while social networking, tell Your friends and family, churches, schools, social workers, and guidance counselors. Thank you. Website Prom dress giveaway is Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the Decatur library. The Decatur Library is at: 215 Sycamore Street Decatur, GA 30030 11am - 3pm downstairs in the meeting room. """""""""""""""""""Registration is recommended""""""""""""""""""" website email@dressofmydreams.org This is the day young ladies will come with a parent / guardian to pick out / reserve the Dress of Their Dreams. If needed, we will have the dress cleaned and ready for pick up at our Health & Personal safety discussion day, (TBD) prior to their respective prom nights. Discussion day is just that, a day for reflection and discussion. This is a mandatory event for ALL of our clients. This is the day that dresses are picked up and we all come together for our Health & Personal safety talks. This year, topics will include, but are not limited to: the obvious, (personal health & safety) but we will also discuss financial health & cyber safety, financial aid, healthy relationships, and goals. This is also where each individual young lady will make her Dream board. Dream boards are positive reinforcements of who they are. They will list their strengths, what they want for their life, and give some positive word to describe themselves. These are presented to the group when they are finished. We will serve light refreshments for discussion day. Annual Dress donation drive (Call to Action) We are not able to do what we do without the donation of dresses and items needed. We accept donations through out the year in hopes to have a variety of offerings to choose from.Please give your lightly loved dresses so they may be cherished beyond measure. It is easy to set up a dress drive at work, church, home, etc. Ask your friends, relatives, wives, sisters, etc. We can pick up after. How you can help *Make a donation. Please help us in our mission to help high school girls in need. This will help cover the cost of advertising, drycleaning, and miscelaneous costs/ fees to operate. Remember, every dollar helps and they are tax deductible! We accept donations of dresses, shoes, accessories, beauty supplies, services, and monetary donations. services/items needed Become a volunteer Become a sponsor (Vendor opportunity below) Spread the word (Social Networking sites we are linked to): Facebook Twitter Blog Vendor / Sponsor opportunity In March 2012, Dress of My Dreams will have its annual Prom Dress Giveaway and Mentor discussion day at the Decatur Library in Decatur, GA. The event will feature guest speakers, a silent auction, food, and entertainment. Our guests will include teachers, guidance counselors, principals, supporters, parents, clients, and volunteers. Discussion day is the time we take to address Financial, Personal, and Internet health and safety. As a sponsor, you help us continue our mission. With designated funds, we are able to rent office space and event halls. We are able to cover the cost of fundraising, advertising and marketing. These funds will also enable us to cover the costs of alterations, replacement of items, and purchasing items needed, such as larger size gowns that are harder to come by. As founder of Dress of my dreams, I ask that you please join us and become a sponsor. For more information about how to become a sponsor, please email us at: email@dressofmydreams.org

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The Voice Auditions w Cee Lo, Christina Aguilera, etc (Chicago, NYC, ATL & LA)

"The Voice" on NBC is the number one new series of the season, featuring the country's best unknown artists and four of the biggest names in music as coaches: Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Cee Lo Green and Christina Aguilera. Open Call Auditions for "The Voice" will be sweeping the nation beginning March 2012!

Audition Cities:

Chicago, IL - March 3, 2012 New York, NY - March 10-11, 2012 Atlanta, GA - March 17, 2012 Los Angeles, CA - March 31-April 1, 2012

To register, go to: www.nbcthevoice.com

Once you register and confirm your email address, you'll be able to login to your Artist Accountand select your audition city, date & time! If you already have an Artist Account, simply login with the email address and password you used to originally create your account.

Audition Details:

The Casting Process & Audition Locations Audition Tips Frequently Asked Questions Video Submissions Eligibility Requirements

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