Married Women Looking For Married Men
January 28, 2012 | 
Author Has married women looking for married men become the new social rage? Many women feel neglected in their marriage. The emptiness of being with a spouse who has turned cold and indifferent is a recipe for sheer misery.
Likewise, many married men looking for women are in the same boat. Sometimes, we see a nagging wife who is very critical of her husband’s goals in life. The nagging brow beater will totally drain the love out of a marriage and suck the life from their partner.
However, criticism and coldness may not be the only cause if one is married looking for an affair. Sometimes the activity of married women looking for married men is the result of plain boredom and sexual dissatisfaction. In other cases, we often see and hear about a wife who has ‘cut off’ her husband’s sexual needs. Female frigidity cuts the most vital connection of a healthy marriage. A man in such a position feels that something else has been ‘cut off’ too! (sorry, I couldn’t resist the pun) In response, we see married men seeking women to discreetly fill the need.
Let’s be frank. In most cases, physically healthy married women looking for married men need sex. They need a good emotional outlet too; a chance to feel the excitement of flirtation. If we are spiritually, mentally and physically healthy, then we have a normal desire for strong compatibility, emotional nurturing and good sex.
Men looking for women in this state can be a perfect alternative.
Why would married women looking for married men become such a new social phenomena? As we’ve all heard, there’s “too many fish in the sea”. Single young men and ladies abound. However, there’s a problem with that.
The reason many married-looking-for-an-affair individuals seek other married individuals is the ability to create a discreet relationship based on mutual silence. There’s a ‘no strings attached’ code that locks such an arrangement.
A divorce could cause the destruction of the family unit, relationships with children and financial stability.
Healthy married men looking for women do not want to pay half their salary to alimony or give the house away. Married women do not want to destroy the relationship with their children or their home.
In fact, in many cases they love their spouse! It is certain compatibility factors and the sexual fulfillment that they cannot get straight after, perhaps many years of trying.
People who are married looking for an affair may be doing so after many years of expensive professional counseling to no avail. Their spouse just does not want to “get with the program”.
What is one to do after they give 100% and their partner is giving about 15 on their best day? Have you ever been in such a predicament?
There is an alternative. There is something to do when all else has failed.
There is someplace to go when you need to break the monotony and get relief without the danger of blowing up your life.
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Top 5 – Best Cell Phone Companies Review
Our Top 5 list of Best Cell Phone Service Providers come from user feedback spreading multiple forums and websites and from personal experience. Nick has been a customer of 4 of the 5 major cell phone service providers (exception being US Cellular) pre- and post-merger of these companies (exception being the Verizon/Alltel merger). Nick is currently a satisfied customer with AT&T Wireless. Why so many? No, it wasn’t to eventually create a review, but various reasons came into play – moving to college and service had no reception in that area, service reception just sucked, bad customer service, among many other reasons. Nick has used all 4 of the companies as both his cell and home phone. The areas that Nick has tried these cell phone companies are: California (mainly around San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange counties), Oregon, Illinois (including Chicago and suburbs), Indiana (in and around Indianapolis, West Lafayette, Bloomington, and South Bend), Minnesota, Georgia (only around Atlanta), and Rhode Island. Nick certainly understands the common complaints and praises. These are our Top 5 – Best Cell Phone Service Companies. Ridicule us, praise us, hate us, love us for our list.
Please note that there will always be exceptions to individual experiences.
We understand the needs of any one individual or family will differ. This is a quick summary of the costs of the 5 cell phone providers. In terms of the price of individual plans, the individual plan prices at all levels are exactly the same between Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and US Cellular (nationwide plan) with the exception being T-Mobile. US Cellular is by far the cheapest if choosing their “widearea” plan, which only caters to the 25-26 states that they cover. In terms of the price of basic family plans, the basic family plan prices at all levels are exactly the same between Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and US Cellular (again nationwide plan only) with the exception being T-Mobile. T-Mobile sells their family minute plans on different “minute” levels than the other 4, but on a per-minute cost, T-Mobile is the cheapest of all nationwide individual and family plans. All other companies are exactly the same in regards to the basic plan, not the plans with added features. The reason why some cell phone service providers are more “expensive” is because of the cost of adding these additional options/features.
5 (4b). Sprint Nextel
Pros:
* Night and weekends start at 7:00 PM, which is 2 hours earlier than the other cell phone service companies
* Free minutes on incoming calls
* 1-year contract as opposed to the standard 2-year contract (you decide if requiring any contract is a pro)
* Strong business-friendly features – 1st mover in walkie-talkie technology – a surprisingly useful function
* Fast internet
Cons:
* No international plans
* Coverage is not as expansive as Verizon Wireless or AT&T, which inevitably means weaker signals, more dropped calls, echoing, etc.
* Limited/outdated phone selection
* Since merger in 2005, plans are not as good a deal as pre-merger
* Post merger, customer service has dropped off as they try to be helpful – the end result should be good news for the customer, not a moot point for customer service
Personal experience: Sprint has always had a limited selection of phones, which to me, really didn’t matter. However, as I started relying on my cell phone more and more, I started to care about the looks of my phone (the needs for certain functions remained the same). The phone selection is limited and in many cases seem outdated. From my experience with customer service, Sprint (Nextel) was actually #1 on my list pre-merger in 2005, but it has dropped since then. The customer service pre-merger was excellent – consistent bills from month to month, credits on bogus charges I disputed, and free “loyalty program offers” such as free internet for 6 months. Since the merger in 2005, the customer service still tries to be very helpful, but it gets to the point where you want to start yelling through your phone because of the frustration. Sprint’s coverage will be hit or miss if you travel, however, if you’re just going to the city for work and going back home to the suburbs, the service will stay consistent for the most part. There is nothing about the cost or the types of plans of Sprint Nextel that really stands out with the exception being international plans. Besides that, the plans offer the usual variety and benefits to meet your need.
4 (4a). US Cellular
Pros:
* Good customer service
* Excellent coverage in the midwest as they should since they are a regional carrier
* Free incoming calls/text messages
* No activation fees on many plans
Cons:
* Poor coverage outside of the 25-26 states that US Cellular covers
* Very limited phone selection; durability of phones offered a concern
* Beware of hidden costs
* Add-ons such as unlimited texting, downloading, etc can add up quickly
* Limited/outdated phone selection
* If downgrading plan, be absolutely sure of your minute usage; they are not helpful in providing advice, but quick to provide recommendations
* If you go over your minutes, get ready to pay big time
The majority of US Cellular’s customer base is satisfied by its customer service. The biggest complaint is in the limited selection and durability of the phones. The individual and family nationwide service plans are exactly the same as the others with the exception being T-Mobile. If you live outside of the 25-26 states that US Cellular covers or travel frequently, then choose another cell phone service provider. However, if you live within those states that are covered, US Cellular should be considered as long as you don’t mind the phones and/or seemingly unknown brand (outside of the midwest and sports world – White Sox).
3. T-Mobile
Pros:
* Cheapest basic individual and basic family plans out of the 5 cell phone service providers
* myFaves add-on is popular and useful
* 1-year contract as opposed to the standard 2-year contract (you decide if requiring any contract is a pro)
* Lots of different plans and options – most flexible of the 5 cell phone providers and 2nd best offering of plans and options (Verizon is #1 in our opinion)
* Excellent reception in certain populated cities
* Ease of upgrading/downgrading plans – a breeze with great advice and recommendations from customer service, but…
Cons:
* Poor customer service (especially disputes) – worst of the 5 cell phone service providers
* Limited phone selection, tends to sell outdated and even worse, phones that are no longer in production/discontinued
* Inconsistent signal reception/spotty coverage
* Poor insurance policy
* Slow internet
* Pesky about “too much roaming”
Personal experience: I’ve had a unique love-hate relationship with T-Mobile. The love comes in with the “contract” and the hate comes in with the customer service. I have to start with the “hate” before I go into the “love”. After a year and a few months into the service with T-Mobile, like all cell phone providers, I eventually had to call customer service to dispute charges. To put it simply, a complete nightmare. I won’t go into the specifics of the dispute, but the way T-Mobile handled the situation from several customer service reps to a couple supervisors was the worst 5-hour nightmare. Yes, I was on the phone for 5 hours getting bounced from department to department, having to explain the dispute over and over again, and had to to take a 1/2 day from work. I started the call at 7:30AM, you do the math. Conclusion of the 5 hour nightmare? I ended up paying the full amount with no leeway given. Even with the energy drinks, steroid shots, power bars, and the like, I couldn’t hold up any longer and they would not budge or give anything back that was rightfully owed to me. T-Mobile is great at handling simple customer service requests like upgrading/downgrading a plan or asking simple questions like, do you think I should add the fave-5 plan? They’ll actually go through your bills and review your usage and give you great advice and recommendations, but other than that, they have the worst overall customer service of the 5 cell phone service companies when it comes to disputes or anything to do with questioning T-Mobile and their bills. In another instance of “hate”, I was experiencing several dropped calls per day and spotty coverage throughout Illinois (specifically Northern suburbs and Chicago). It was extremely frustrating and it got to the point where I called customer service and canceled without hesitation. But Nick, you say, what about the cancellation fee? That’s where the “love” comes in, apparently when I signed up for the family plan, we were never obligated to a contract. So all this time, I thought I was under contract and I could’ve switched at anytime. The reason why T-Mobile barely outranks Sprint Nextel and US Cellular is because of their flexibility and options in their plans, cheapest plan options, better phone selection, although still limited, and more consistent coverage than the last two companies with very good signals in populated areas compared to the two.
2. AT&T
Pros:
* Consistent coverage and reception – closing the gap with Verizon Wireless
* Wide selection of phones – arguably the best selection thanks to the Apple iPhone
* Overall good customer service that helps you and/or resolves issues
* Internet is fast and reliable
* Out of all the phone company mergers, AT&T/Cingular was the biggest improvement
* Rollover minutes is an extremely useful feature/benefit that no other company offers – this is standard on all plans
Cons:
* Dropped calls is hit or miss
* Customer service is absolutely a joy when you are a customer or activating lines/transferring numbers, etc, etc, however, once you become a customer, they are helpful, but they get impatient
* Ever since the merger, extra services/add-ons have increased (compared to just Cingular), which leads to costs piling up quickly
Personal experience: As a current customer of AT&T Wireless, I am satisfied. AT&T Wireless has had the biggest improvements of all the mergers. Their customer service is still lacking compared to Verizon especially once you become a customer, but I have noticed improvements since the merger. Their phone selection is arguably the best. The coverage and reception has been consistent in all the areas I’ve been to. Although I rarely experience dropped calls, this seems to be a hit or miss issue with others. The one thing that really stands out from the rest of the companies is the rollover minutes. This has saved me lots of money in the long run because a plan I used to have with the other carriers allows me to downgrade due to the extra minutes thus saving me money.
1. Verizon Wireless
Pros:
* Widest variety of plans and options available than any other cell phone company
* Consistent coverage and reception – considered the best, but AT&T is closing the gap
* Wide selection of phones
* Customer service is the most consistent of all the cell phone companies although there are inevitable hit or miss days
Cons:
* Need to keep an eye on your monthly bills – mysterious charges showing up on bills
* Customer service is hit or miss, some days you get great, no, extremely great service, other days you want to reach into your phone and do bad things
* Add-ons can pile up quickly especially the data plans for smartphones
* Most expensive of the 5 cell phone companies (factoring in phones, plans, add-ons, deposit, etc)
* Blocks certain features on your phone, ex: transferring photos to/from your phone requires purchase of software and certain bluetooth features
* If upgrading/downgrading plan, they will extend contract for another 2 years
Personal experience: I have not experienced the “new Verzion” with Alltel, but as much as I hate to admit (being a current and satisfied AT&T customer), Verizon Wireless is the most consistent from customer service to coverage and reception and down to phone selection. One shining customer service moment was when I accidentally dropped my phone in a puddle of water completely ruining my phone. I did not have insurance, as a matter of fact, I never purchase insurance on phones, but after an hour or two of sweet talking, they not only replaced the phone, but rushed the order to me free of charge with next day delivery. An example of a bad customer service is refusing to budge on mysterious charges (over $80.00) worth that they said would be removed, but never did. I ended up changing services because of this dispute. It took over one year until a collection agency contacted me out-of-the-blue saying I still owed $80.00 and as one can imagine, my credit score dropped like a ton of bricks.
There you have it, our list of the Top 5 Best Cell Phone Service Companies. We would love to hear your thoughts so feel free to comment on this list. Ridicule us, praise us, hate us, love us for our list. Got topics/categories you’d like topped? Give us a shout through the comments or contact us.
How to Trace a Cell Phone Location
New advances in technology have made it possible for anybody to trace a cell phone location.
These advances in technology designed to trace a cell phone location came about as a result of a number of recent events, including the events of September 11, 2001. Technological breakthroughs which have occurred since then include the inclusion of GPS technology in most mobile phones, and an improved ability to detect a phone’s location based on signals from local transmission towers.
There are number services on the Internet which allow you to trace the location of a cell phone. They may differ in therms of interface and appearance, butthey are using the same data from the telecom companies.
In the past the only way to gain access to the technology to trace a cell phone location was to buy equipment, and the use of this equipment was largely regulated to official organisations such as the police.
The way these services work is by gathering information from the telecom company that provides the cell phone service. this information includes the location of the cell phone as calculated by a combination of factors including the GPS as previously mentioned, and the distance to each of the nearest cellphone transmission masts. This is the same information which the police get.
There are wide range of reasons why you might want to trace a cell phone location, such as trying to find out where a friend or relative rates while you’re out and about, keeping track of the location of a child, meeting up with friends, and trying to find shops and restaurants near you. Companies make use of these services in order to track their employees location, and also to provide security for employees when they are working in a remote location on their own. In the end, there are probably as many reasons as there are users.
The way GPS technology works in modern cell phones varies between the different cellphone networks, and with some operators it does not continuously transmit location. This means that when you want to trace a cell phone location, the information that you will be gathering is most likely collected from transmission tower locations.
The location of the phone will be tracked using triangulation – by taking 2 or more readings, it is possible to calculate where the signal is comming from by working out the triangle that fits the signal strengths. The 3rd point is the location of the phone.
However, when the person who has the phone has made an emergency call, this GPS transmission will always be sent. This is designed to ensure that the police can always track a cell phone location, in order to get help to people who need it.
The result of this design that the accuracy of the location which is provided by the service will be greater in areas which are more populated, and have more radio transmission masts, and will be lower in areas where there are very few radio masts, such is the wastelands, deserts, or un-populated areas of countryside. So, it is easier to track a cell phone location with a high level of accuracy in built up areas.
Nonetheless, most times you trace a cell phone location the information from the cell phone masts should be fine. After all, you do not need to know the person’s location with a very great deal of accuracy for most purposes.
Text Message Abbreviations – SMS Dictionary Examples
Basically, this is just another expression for SMS dictionary, or SMS shortcut. These abbreviations are simply the text messaging shortcuts that people use each and every day to make sending SMS messages so much quicker and easier. Some of the shortcuts below are only used for instant messenger messages, or at the end of a text message to convey the mood of the person sending the text message. Some of the txt msg shortcuts are good examples of how people shorten words when they send text messages.
So let’s take a look at some common text message abbreviations, then.
SMS Abbreviations:
Anything – NTHING
Are you OK – RUOK?
Are – R
Ate – 8
Be – B
Before – B4
Be seeing you – BCNU
Cutie – QT
Date – D8
Dinner – DNR
Easy – EZ
Eh? – A?
Excellent – XLNT
Fate – F8
For – 4
For your information – FYI
Great – GR8
Late – L8
Later – L8R
Lots of love/laughs – Lol
Love – LUV
Mate – M8
Please – PLS
Please call me – PCM
Queue/cue – Q
Rate – R8
See/sea – C
See you later – CU L8R
Speak – SPK
Tea – T
Thanks – THX
Thank you – THNQ
To/too – 2
To be – 2B
Today – 2DAY
Tomorrow – 2MORO
Want to – WAN2
What – WOT
Work – WRK
Why – Y
You – U
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Happy/Smiley -:-)
Angry – 
|
Very happy – 
)
Confused – %-)
Tongue tied – :-&
Sad – 
Saintly – O:-)
Laughing – 
Crying – :’-(
Surprised/shocked – :-O
Screaming – :-@
Kiss – :-*
Pig – :@)
Clown – *:-)
Wink – 
There are more SMS shortcuts that could make up a so-called SMS dictionary, but the more words you use the less effective the shortcuts are as people stop understanding what you’re actually saying.
In this case, a short ‘vocabulary’ is best so everyone knows what is being said.
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The 5 Best Cell Phones on the Market
There are literally hundreds of cell phones out there made by dozens of manufacturers. It is hard to determine which are the best of the group – or at least, which is best for you. The decision is a difficult one, and we hope the information below will help you make a wise choice. The five cell phones listed below are truely the best of the best in terms of quality design, dependability, and overall user satisfaction. Although there are a lot of great cell phones out there, we are sure that these are some of the very best.
Motorola i860 Video and Camera Mobile Phone
Manufacturers Description: The sleek Motorola i860 is packed with more than a dozen top-of-the-line features including 10-second video capture and playback and a 0.3-megapixel camera with 4X digital zoom. In addition, it allows users to easily exchange digital photos and contact information with others.
”The Motorola i860 handset is another example of how Motorola strives to meet our customers’ needs by offering one mobile device to streamline communications,” said Rey More, senior vice president and general manager, Motorola’s iDEN® Subscriber Group. “Its multimedia services enable users to easily capture the moment when it happens and share it with others, wherever they may be.”
The phone’s 10-second video capture capability includes a short-range LED spotlight to provide additional light for close-up pictures. The camera allows users to take pictures in a variety of sizes suitable for sharing, in-camera viewing, wallpaper designs, and picture caller ID. Users can get themselves in the picture using the self-timer.
With the Motorola i860, users can share their pictures and audio recordings by sending and receiving multimedia messages.1 The phone’s integrated Media Center allows users to conveniently manage all pictures, voice recordings, ring tones, videos, and wallpaper designs from a single area.
Other features of the Motorola i860 that are new to iDEN handsets include:
Picture Caller ID – allows a previously-assigned picture of a caller to appear in the external display when a phone call is incoming from that contact
Larger external color screen – displays up to 3 lines of text and pictures
Larger internal color screen – displays up to 11 lines of text in vibrant color
Push-to-Send My Info2 – allows users to send their contact information via the “push-to-talk” (PTT) button. Users can limit the amount of information sent or send a virtual business card to network more efficiently.
Push-to-Send Contacts2 – allows users to easily share another user’s contact information via the PTT button
Media Downloader application – available for download from the Internet, this free application allows users to transfer photos and videos from their phone to their PC via a USB cable (not included)
25 MB of memory available to end users – for ring tones, voice recordings, videos, pictures, messages, wallpaper designs, and Java™ applications
MP3 ring tones – including music and voice
Openwave 7.0 Internet microbrowser – lets users browse graphic-rich xHTML sites
Push-to-open button – offers convenient, one-handed operation of the flip-style phone by mechanically opening the flip when pressed
The phone also has many of the features associated with Motorola’s iDEN technology, including location-based services, integrated speakerphone, voice recorder3, voice dialing, downloadable applications, and a two-way radio for instant communication at the touch of a button.
The Motorola i860 handset weighs 4.77 ounces and measures 3.45 x 1.96 x 1.01 inches with the included high performance battery.
Overall Value Rating: 9.7 / 10 – Excellent
Price: $250 – $400
Nokia 6230 Cell Phone (Cingular)
Manufacturers Description: Offering the best and latest technology and features, the Nokia 6230 meets the requirements of the most demanding mobile phone users. The tri-band (GSM, GPRS, EDGE 900/1800/1900, GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850/1800/1900) mobile phone offers multiple connectivity options via EDGE and Bluetooth wireless technology, a removable multimedia memory card as well as an integrated VGA camera to capture pictures and videos. Sleek and compact, the Nokia 6230 is expected to start shipping in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific and Americas in the first quarter of 2004.
“Traditionally, mobile professional are early adopters of mobile technology, demanding advanced functionality and higher data speeds to keep them informed, entertained and connected while on the move,” said Kai Öistämö,” Senior Vice President, Nokia Mobile Phones. “With EDGE, Bluetooth technology, an integrated camera, MMS functionality and even an integrated MP3 player, the Nokia 6230 addresses these needs with an impressive range of features to help balance a busy work schedule with after-work responsibilities.”
One of the key benefits of the Nokia 6230 is a compelling multimedia experience. With an integrated VGA camera and a display with 65,000 colors, pictures and videos taken with the Nokia 6230 appear sharp and bright. The video player adds the ability to record, send and receive video clips with audio, as well as receive streaming video content in 3GPP video streaming format. High quality video and images, voice, presentations, files and music can be stored on a removable multimedia memory card. Users can also create, send and receive multpicture, multimedia messages with Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL) technology. SMIL technology allows users to compose multi-image messages that display text, sound and images in a pre-determined order.
For flexible and efficient wireless connectivity, the Nokia 6230 phone offers Bluetooth wireless technology and infrared connectivity as well as HSCSD and GPRS support. Bluetooth enables a wide range of new exciting enhancements for seamless connections and comfortable wearability, like the Nokia 610 car kit phone and the stylish Wireless Boom Headset also announced today. The complete list of Bluetooth enhancements compatible with the Nokia 6230 can be viewed at [http://www.nokia.com/products/Nokia6230].
Using the high-speed packet-based EDGE connectivity of the Nokia 6230, business professionals can enjoy faster browsing, messaging and downloading. With a downlink data speed of up to 236.6 kbps, downloading with the Nokia 6230 via EDGE enables downloads more than 4 times faster than with GPRS.
In addition, the Nokia 6230 has a mobile email client that lets users manage their email quickly over EDGE, GPRS and HSCSD networks. The advanced xHTML browser gives fast access to mobile services and information, and the integrated TCP/IP technology** enhances both the ease and speed of over-the-air file downloads. Data synchronization capability allows users of the Nokia 6230 to update personal data remotely over the network. Local synchronization of personal data can also be done via Bluetooth, IrDa, USB and the Nokia PC Suite.
With the presence-enhanced contacts service, users of the Nokia 6230 can share their availability, intentions and whereabouts with colleagues, family, friends and other contacts. For example, a business professional can change his phone profile to ‘Meeting’ and advise his colleagues to reach him by SMS or MMS. Exchanging instant text messages is another interesting possibility with the presence-enhanced Chat function, where users of the Nokia 6230 can create their own private chats and invite others to participate, or even join public chats of their interest.
The Nokia 6230 also includes a digital music player for AAC/MP3 music formats. In addition to enjoying high quality stereo music, music enthusiasts can set their favourite music as wake-up tones as well as alert and ring tones.
Key features include:
Active TFT color display – with up to 65.536 colours
Integrated digital VGA camera
High speed packet-based EDGE and GPRS connectivity
Bluetooth
Digital camcorder and video player
Video streaming including AMR audio
MMC Multimedia card support
Java MIDP 2.0
Presence-enhanced contacts and chat
MP3/AAC music player and built-in FM stereo radio
xHTML browser for enhanced mobile browsing experience
Advanced PIM functionality (calendar, phonebook, to-do list, notes)
OMA Digital Rights Management version 1.0
Mobile Wallet
Integrated hands-free speaker
Polyphonic ring tones (supporting up to 24 instruments)
Infrared, USB, PC Suite
76 cc, weighs 97 grams
Talk time of up to 5 hours and a standby time of up to 300 hours.
Overall Value Rating: 9.6 / 10 – Excellent
Price: $150 – $300
Motorola A630 Cell Phone (T-Mobile)
Manufacturers Description: Following in the footsteps of the game-changing Motorola StarTAC and the company’s revolutionary two-way pagers, the model A630 is yet another innovative new product from Motorola. Packaged in a unique, multi- functional design featuring a QWERTY keyboard hidden inside a sleek candy bar form, the Motorola A630 lets you call, text or email with style and ease.
From the outside, you see a fashionable, compact mobile handset. Once opened, the device reveals a full QWERTY keyboard that makes texting, email exchanges and Instant Messaging easy. The A630 does not stop there. For multi-media fun, the handset comes with an integrated camera with 4 x zoom, multi-media messaging for sending and sharing images, dedicated gaming keys and a vivid color display that offers portrait as well as landscape views. When its time to be productive, the A630 offers integrated Bluetooth® wireless technology, an office quality speakerphone and email support including POP3, SMTP and Imap4. The Motorola A630’s fusion of the mobile and messaging worlds without sacrificing weight, size or style makes it the ideal device for today’s text-savvy trendsetting consumer.
With the debut of the model A630, Motorola delivers a uniquely designed handset that stands apart from the pack, promising simplified voice and messaging communications supported by the latest technology,” said James Burke, Sr. Director of Product Operations for Motorola, Inc. “With its clever combination of fun and function, the model A630 is sure to please style-conscious movers and shakers.”
The Motorola A630 features include:
Full QWERTY keyboard with 5-way navigation for easy messaging, fun gaming and more
Integrated VGA camera with dedicated photo button for quick shoot and send power
220 x 176 pixel color landscape display capable of supporting up to 65,000 colors
Built-in Bluetooth wireless technology
Advanced messaging including Multi-Media Messaging Service (MMS), SMS, e-mail support (POP3, SMTP, Imap4) and multibranded IM (Instant Messaging)
GSM tri-band capabilities
J2ME™ downloading functionality
Integrated hands-free speakerphone
Polyphonic speaker for the ultimate sound and cool MP3 ringtones
Overall Value Rating: 9.3 / 10 – Very Good
Price: $150 – $350
Samsung p735 Cell Phone (T-Mobile)
Manufacturers Description: Featuring a package of design and multimedia features, the imaginative p735 is Samsung’s first GSM megapixel camera phone in the U.S. With options that entertain, enrich and enhance a consumer’s wireless experience, the p735 boasts an eye-catching twist and flip display and advanced multimedia technology, including a megapixel camera phone, video recorder, MP3 player and expandable memory.
The phone’s distinct feature is a swivel form factor that allows the consumer to twist the display so that the vibrant 262,000-color screen rotates to a horizontal position, giving the phone a more camcorder-like feel and making picture taking and video recording easier. And with a megapixel camera, film-quality pictures can be stored and printed at sizes up to 4×6.
For moments such as upcoming holiday gatherings that require more than a quick snapshot, the video recorder is practical and convenient, and video and pictures can be shared wirelessly via T-Mobile’s messaging services. While the phone’s 64MB of internal memory provides space for pictures and video, the p735 comes with an RS MMC media slot and additional 32MB multimedia card so no moment is ever missed. In addition, the expandable memory slot offers space for easy and quick access to supplementary applications and games.
For those that still have the gamer in them but are too busy to play at home, the p735 acts as a gaming device with access to 3D games, including Metalion and Zio Golf. For music download addicts, the p735 comes equipped with a personal MP3 player, so downloading, playing and sorting music wirelessly becomes a convenience, not a hassle. Sounds come in clear with T-Mobile’s HiFi Ringers and the device’s pre-packaged headset provides a heightened auditory experience.
The p735 will change the way consumers view their wireless phone” said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president of Samsung’s wireless division. Whether using the phone to download and listen to music, or snapping pictures and video clips to send back to the office while on a business trip, the p735 will enhance consumers’ digital lifestyle.
This is a truly fun phone” said Todd Achilles, director of handset product management for T-Mobile USA. “From the bright screen, to cool swivel design, and MP3 player to the megapixel camera, there’s a lot to keep you entertained”
Features:
Integrated MegaPixel Digital Camera – Take pictures on the go. Enjoy one megapixel pictures plus digital zoom, multishot, and more.
RS MMC Media Slot – Add memory, applications, and store photos with a memory card.
MP3 Player – Download, play and sort your favorite tunes to listen to on your phone.
262 TFT Main Color Display – Makes everything come to life on your phone including photos, picture caller ID, and more.
Video Messaging – Record up to 15 second clips with sound and send them to other compatible phones.
Overall Value Rating: 9.0 / 10 – Very Cool
Price: $400 – $550
LG VX4600 Cell Phone (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturers Description: The attractive VX4600 is the perfect mobile phone for consumers who are looking to express themselves with high-end quality, style and essential functionality. Its ultra-cool clamshell design, high-resolution internal color display, and innovative external OEL (Organic Electro-Luminescent) screen make an undeniable statement of style.
Basic Information:
Talk time: 200 minutes Standby time: 165 hours Size: 3.43H x 1.81W x 0.98D inches Weight: 3.38 oz
Basic Features:
1.9 Ghz PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (All Digital)
Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) to send and receive text messages with graphics and sound
E911 Emergency Location-capable
2.5mm headset jack to accept universal hands-free headsets
65K TFD Main Color Display (120 x 160) 8 lines of Text
OEL Sub Display (96 x 38) 3 lines of Text
Blue Backlit Keypad
5-Way Navigation Key
CMX MIDI (musical instrument and games digital interface) for sounds and ringers
Large Phone Book: 499 contacts (each stores 5 numbers and 3 email addresses)
36 Embedded Ring Tones and download more
Vibrate and Silent Modes
Voice-Activated Dialing
Speed Dialing (99 Entries)
Bilingual (English and Spanish) capabilities
Personal Organizer: Calendar with Scheduler, Alarm Clock, Voice Memo, Notepad, EZ Tip Calculator, Calculator and World Clock
External USB Capable
1-Year limited warranty
Meets FCC SAR limit. Manufacturer’s highest FCC reported SAR 1.22 at ear, .74 on body. Actual SAR may vary.
Overall Value Rating: 8.8 / 10
Price: $100 – $200
How to Write Your First Ebook
Writing your first ebook may seem like a daunting task. But like many projects, it won’t seem so bad when it’s broken down into manageable chunks. Not all projects are successful, so don’t be too disappointed if your first ebook isn’t a best seller. Whatever the outcome of your first ebook, you can at least say ‘You did it’.
Like many things in life, what often seems impossible can be attained with the right attitude and the right equipment. It could be a marathon run, climbing a mountain or finding parking space at the supermarket.
If you want to play golf, you will need clubs, balls and some practice. There’s no guarantee you will become another Tiger Woods but you will become a golfer.
If you want to write an ebook, you will need a computer, software and some directions. Assuming you have a computer and software or access to them, here are some directions.
Establish Your Reasons
Your reasons for wanting to write an ebook will have a major impact on your success. It may be for financial gain, promoting a business, advancing your career, education, self satisfaction or something entirely different. Whatever your reasons, write them down. It will help to motivate you if the going gets tough.
Choose Your Subject
There are countless subjects that you can write about. It’s wise to choose something you have an interest in or knowledge of. It is worthwhile spending time on this. The more you know about your subject, the easier it will be to write about.
Choose Your Title
After you’ve chosen your subject, you’ll need a title for the ebook. It’s worth writing down a few different ones before deciding on the one you’ll use. This will help to keep your focus and may give you some other ideas. The title should give a clear indication of the content in your book. A catchy title may help to sell it, but remember to balance this with clarity to keep it in context. I’ve written down two examples. Feel free to use them if you have a sense of humor.
A Clubbers Paradise – Golfing in Ibiza
20 Minutes Late – The Future of Trains
Choose Your Audience
The subject and style of your writing will determine your audience. Decide who your desired audience will be. Age, gender, culture, social background and education are factors you may want to consider. What you write should be targeted at your desired audience.
Write Your Thesis Statement
Although it’s possible to write your ebook without a ‘thesis statement’, it is not recommended. If you are unfamiliar with this term, there are many sources available that will provide you with all the details you need. Unfortunately, there are some differences of opinion that may lead to confusion.
The ‘thesis statement’ deserves a separate article of its own but for now I have written a general definition of a thesis statement for ebooks. This may leave the door open for criticism but is a small price to pay if it removes some of the confusion. More importantly, it will give you a base on which to start. Only use it as a guideline. If you want a more specific definition, Google is a good place to start your search.
A thesis statement is a sentence or two written to clearly show the reason(s) for your ebook and what you expect to write about.
Although I have referred to this as a general definition, keep in mind that your actual statement should be as specific as possible.
Think of it as the foundation for your ebook. It should contain the following:
1) Your subject
2) Your opinion on the subject
3) A supporting reason for your opinion
4) The significance of 1), 2) and 3)
Create Your Document
Now that you have the foundation, you can begin writing.
A standard application like MS Word is a good choice.
While you are writing your document you can revise your thesis statement at any time up until it is published. This provides a good degree of flexibility.
Choose the format and layout of your document, including chapters, headings and introductions. Dependent on your subject, you may wish to add photographs, anecdotes or testimonials that keep the reader’s attention.
Since an ebook is generally read from a screen, you may want to break up the text more than in a printed book. Experiment with a few different fonts and look at other ebooks for ideas you can use. Spell check and save your document regularly. MS Word has an auto recovery feature. This is useful if you don’t save the document on a regular basis and later experience a system crash. Always backup your document. As a precaution you should also keep a copy on another media such as CD.
Choose Your Ebook Format
This is a personal choice. You may decide to create an executable (.exe) file or a Portable Document Format (.pdf) file. By no means an exhaustive list, here are some points to consider before you choose.
EXE files are compiled using an ebook compiler
EXE files may offer features that are not available with PDFs
EXE files can only be read on a PC
EXE files don’t require any other software to be read
EXE files are easy to open, easily branded, and good viral marketing tools
EXE files may be susceptible to viruses although some compilers offer virus protection
More information on the better compilers can be found at
http://www.ebook-site.com/ebook-compilers.html
PDF files can be created using Adobe Acrobat
PDF files can be created with several other 3rd party applications
PDF files are an industry standard
PDF files can be read by both PC and MAC
PDF files require Adobe Reader to be read
PDF files are highly unlikely to become infected
More information on PDFs can be found on the Adobe website
Create Your Ebook
Create your ebook in your chosen format.
Congratulations you are now an author.
SMS Text Messaging Lies
With the gazillion times that SMS text messaging has been our life saver against scenarios we do not want to be placed in and against having people angry at us, it is not unexpected that a list of all the lines and excuses we use would sprout out somewhere.
How many times have we been in awkward silence and company and pretended to be texting so that we would not carry the burden of having to start a conversation? It is the out of classroom counterpart of pretending to take down notes in hopes of escaping the eye of the teacher that is egging you on to recite. No one can blame anyone for doing this. It is less uncomfortable to stare at your mobile phone and re-read texts saved in your phone rather than stare in silence at the people with you. To check if someone is doing this to you, keep an eye if he or she is interchanging texting and reading a text that arrived. This is often signaled by the phone vibrating or glowing. If he or she is just texting nonstop, he or she is probably looking for someone to text with or not really texting.
How many times have we needed to tell someone something but can’t so we just text it to them? The thing is, SMS text messaging makes lying easier because the recipient cannot hear the hesitation in the voice nor see the fear in the face and the screen is too small, you do not have to tell a full story. Obviously, when you are with people excitedly planning another get-together, you cannot kill the joy and announce you cannot make time so you pretend to go with it. When you are away from the crowd is the time you take your opportunity. All it takes would be a simple, “I am sorry, I cannot make it. I suddenly fell sick”.
How many times have we hidden behind the fact that SMS messaging is not entirely reliable? Sometimes, it is in the event that you forgot to invite or inform someone. The normal excuse would be to say with a face filled with bewilderment and confident, “Really, but I texted you. I wonder why you did not receive it.” The excuse that puts a little responsibility to yourself is to say “I am sorry. I sent the message to everyone in my phone book group. You did not notice that you weren’t there yet.” Sometimes, it is in the event that you did not know what to and how to reply. The common lines delivered would be to either say “Sorry, I left my phone unattended. I did not see your text till late” or “I swear I did not get a text from you”.
Truly, technology has once again corrupted our morals and given us a new way to be evil to people around us. Then again, one would doubt that there are still people who would fall for these techniques and strategies. But then, sometimes they just might be the truth.
Internet Marketing Tools: Part One Email Basics
Electronic mail, better known as email, is the most important tool used on the Internet. It’s much faster than snail mail, less expensive and enables you to instantly communicate with your visitors and customers.
Although most Internet Service Providers include email accounts for their customers, these accounts really aren’t adequate for a Internet business — especially if you get a large amount of email. Not only do the email addresses contain your ISP’s name, but they are also very limited on features and options.
There are many email programs available on the Internet. However, the best program I’ve found is Eudora. Eudora is a standalone email program that works with any ISP. It will enable you to easily organize your email by filtering your messages into specific mailboxes. This feature alone can save you a great deal of time. What’s more, your email address will be your own domain — not someone else’s. One of my favorite features is the ability to create an unlimited number of personalities. What this means is that you can specify the “from” address depending on the message you’re writing. For example, if you’re answering a support request, you can set up a personality that displays support@yourdomain.com or whatever you’d like as the “from” address. Best of all, it’s free. For further information about Eudora, visit: http://www.eudora.com
Basic Email Guidelines
Although writing an email message may seem simple, there are some important issues that need to be taken into consideration.
Subject Line
The subject of your email is the most important part of your message. Your subject should be short and provide a summary as to what your message is all about. This is especially important if you need to grab your readers’ attention. For example, if you send out a mailing to your ezine subscribers, you want the subject to instantly grab their attention and intrigue them to open your message. Just because they subscribe, doesn’t mean they’ll actually read your publication.
Formatting
Although there has been a great deal of controversy over the best email format — HTML or text, text is still the best option. HTML messages may look nice; however, not all of your readers will be capable of viewing your message. If you’d really like to use HTML, the best way to accommodate all of your readers is to create two versions and allow your readers to make the choice.
Line Length
When you begin typing your email message, keep in mind, some email programs don’t automatically wrap the text. What this means is that although your message may look great to you, your email recipient may receive your message as one long sentence or it may look something like this:
Thank you for your interest in our
products.
We are dedicated to providing you
with quality
products to assist you in your
endeavors.
To prevent this problem, limit your line length to under 65 characters per line. This can be accomplished by using a hard carriage return (hit enter) at the end of each line.
If you’d rather not have to manually format your text, you can do so online at the following web address:
http://www.web-source.net/format_text.htm
Linking
When placing web addresses within an email message, some email programs will automatically create live links with web addresses beginning with “www.” However, other email programs will only create live links when the web address begins with http://. To alleviate this problem, always include the full URL beginning with http://.
The America Online email program is in a class of its own. Their email program won’t create live links with any form of web address. In order to create a live link within AOL, you must include a complete HTML link. To accommodate all of your readers, consider including two links for each URL — one beginning with http:// and the other with the complete HTML link code.
When including an email address within an email message, always include “mailto:” directly in front of the email address. This will enable most email programs to create a live email link. AOL will require the complete “mailto:” HTML code.
Another important consideration is the use of punctuation with web addresses — especially periods. Some email programs will include periods within a live link. When clicked on, the browser will return an error. There are a couple of ways to alleviate this problem. You can enclose your web address with brackets and place a period after the closing bracket http://www.yourdomain.com>. Or, you can place your web address on a separate line like this: [http://www.yourdomain.com]
When including a long web address within your message, some email programs will force part of the URL to the next line. When the live link is created, only a portion of the URL will be live. When clicked on, the browser will return an error. To avoid this problem, try to keep your web addresses short. If necessary, you may want to consider creating a redirect HTML page with a shorter URL.
The appearance of your email message is an important part of your professional image. If you follow these simple guidelines, you can almost completely alleviate these potential problems.
MLM Opportunities – Network Marketing Opportunities
MLM and Network Marketing Opportunities are based on a parent company (brick and mortar) that sells its products through independent distributors. The main reason for this, is to save money on one of the largest business expense of all: Advertising.
This is great news for the person who wishes to earn income from home or anywhere in the world for that matter. MLM and Network Marketing is good for you and for the company that is selling the products. They get their products in front of the right customers and you get an opportunity to earn immediate and passive income. It’s a win win situation for everyone.
If you are seeking a legitimate way to earn income from home then you will need to really get educated on this industry.
You Can:
1. Replace your income.
2. Change your lifestyle.
3. Become self-employed.
Yes all 3 of the above statements are 100 percent true but only to those will make the transition from an employee to an Entrepreneur. Remember this. It is very important.
If you truly believe that you are a stand up type of person who is willing to put the time and energy into your own business, then keep reading.
Here are 6 things to start looking for:
1. Look for a good company with a proven system. The system should be a duplicate able system that you can plug into and get results. The system will be responsible for selling the products and for teaching you every aspect of the business.
2. Look for good products. Make sure that the products are something that people actually need in this day and age.
3. Compensation plan. If you are thinking of replacing your income and working from home full time then you will definitely need to be able to make real money from each sale. Stay clear from nickel and dime compensation plans because that is exactly what you will make. Anything that is cheap to get started with will usually not make you much income unless you make a couple thousand sales. Use your common sense and even take out your calculator. Do the math.
4. Look for a leader. Someone who is serious about his or her business and who will be there for you for the long run.
5. Training. This is probably the most important aspects of running any business. Most people quit their MLM or Network Marketing business because they aren’t willing to go through the full learning curve. Most people quit before they really get any results. Make sure that the company offers excellent training that will help you shorten your learning curve. Take your training as seriously as you do your job.
6. Longevity. Look for a company that has been around for more than 3 years. If they have lasted that long, then most likely they have faced every level of financial repercussions and still succeeded.
Now that you have an idea of what to look for in an opportunity, there are still a few things to consider. You must treat your business seriously if you are planning to make consistent income. If you find a good opportunity, then it will be up to you to stick it out and actually learn how to do the business. If you are used to getting paid for your time, you will have to get used to being paid for your results. Getting paid for your time nowadays means just over broke (j.o.b). The people that get paid for their results are the people who have more control over their lives.
The irony of this is: In order to become successful in your own MLM or Network Marketing Business, you will have to treat it like you do your job. Show up each day like you do for your employer and you will definitely make it.
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How Can I Retrieve Deleted Text From a CDMA Device?
There is a variety of different situations that many individuals all around the world have found themselves in that are perfect reasons for contacting a professional expert that knows how to recover deleted text from cellular devices. To include a few of the most common reasons that many people have cell phone forensic investigations performed on their cellular device would include the following:
Infidelity – Countless individuals have caught their wife texting another man, or their husband deleting text messages, which is often a sure sign that an affair is going on.
Teenage Bullying – This is a growing problem that affects many teen victims.
Sexting – Adults and teens alike engage in sending sext messages to their partners that are inappropriate.
Illegal Drug use – Many times when this problem is suspected, incriminating evidence can be found on the adult or teenagers cellular device.
Employee Theft – When an employer suspects theft, an investigation of employees phones often result in the evidence needed to confront the situation.
To give you an idea of just how helpful a cell phone forensic investigation can be when you are facing one of these types of situations, below you will find some of the most common data that can be retrieved from a CDMA cellular device when you have a professional retrieve deleted text.
SMS History
To Do List
Memos
Device Properties
Phone Book
Call Logs
Schedule
File System
Memory Dump
GUID Properties
NV Memory Dump
When you will want to keep in mind is if you choose to purchase a SIM card reader over-the-counter, this is a step that will not only waste your money, but on many occasions it only ends in data that is completely destroyed. It is very rare for a person to find a reader that works properly with a particular device. Experienced professionals with thousands of dollars in valuable equipment will often have to try various tools before finding the right one to work with specific cell phone devices. Using an expert is your only assurance that when they retrieve deleted text and other data, that no damage occurs causing the evidence you need to be lost forever.
The next time you ask the question ‘how can I retrieve deleted text from a CDMA cellular device, speak with a professional that has the experience and the knowledge to perform a cell phone forensic investigation. After sending your phone, you can expect results in as little as 48 hours on a disk containing a detailed report of information found on the device.
Copyright (c) 2010 Ed Opperman