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Archive for January, 2010

How well can you see me right now? Well I don’t actually mean “me” but the words I have typed in this blog post. I have some big sections on my blog in the background that is in the color white. If you will look closely at some of these big patches of white, you will probably notice some dirt and debris on your computer screens. It can get aggravating to have too many dirt spots on your screen and you will be tempted to clean these spots off. You have to be careful about using some cleaners, soaps, and chemicals on your desktop or laptop computer screens. There are some very common things out there that will leave permanent damages and marks on your screens.

To prevent any harm to your computer’s monitor, you can use a real screen cleaner that has been specially designed to clean the high-tech screen you have in front of you now. The screen cleaner by 3M is one of the professional products that is available online at Buy.com for a low price of $7.99 and the shipping is completely FREE! Forking out the 8 bucks is a cheap price to keep your laptop, desktop, or LCD monitors clean and spotless. No need to visit the nearest computer store or look for a screen cleaner in a electronics store; when you can order this 3M product online. I wouldn’t bother about wiping away any of the smudges or dirt spots you see now on your screens. Just hold off for a few days and wait for your 3M screen cleaner to arrive and let it take away all the dust and dirt that has collected on your computer or television screens.

Your screen cleaning kit from 3M will include a 6 oz. spray bottle and this should last for a long time. When you get it, you will be able to use it on your desktop and laptop screens; along with any cell phone screens or HDTV screens that you may own. I could put this 3M cleaner to work on a lot of my tech gadgets and this includes the desktop computer screen I am looking at now. Since I have been writing this blog post, every little particle of dirt has caught my attention and it is an eye-soar. I could probably take a little plain water and get rid of most of the dirt on this computer monitor, but I will wait and use a real screen cleaner, so I don’t have to apply any hard pressure. Some of these high-tech screens are sensitive to touch and you can damage them by pressing down too hard to clean them. That’s one more good reason to dish out a little money on a screen cleaner that is on sale. No one should take a chance on a foreign cleaner, when the real screen cleaners cost very little to buy. Be sure to come back and let me know how the 3M screen cleaner worked and which screens in your household did you use it on.

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  • Which Team Will Win the Super Bowl?

    The 2010 Super Bowl in Miami will take place next Sunday. The kickoff time will be at 6:25 PM in Miami, Florida. This year’s big NFL football game will take place in southern Florida at the Sun Life Stadium; where the Miami Dolphins play their home games. Florida residents will not get to see the Miami Dolphins because their team did not make it this far. Instead they will get to see the Indianapolis Colts represent the champions from the AFC; which is the football conference the Miami Dolphins play in. The NFC champions are the New Orleans Saints and this will be the first time they have ever played in a Super Bowl in franchise history.

    I believe most NFL and football fans in general will think of two names when they think about the 2010 Super Bowl. It’s pretty obvious that both teams are led by their quarterbacks and this may just be the best Super Bowl quarterbacks ever playing against each other on the same field for Super Bowl Sunday. Most people say that quarterback is the most important position in football and the Saints and Colts both have super quarterbacks to lead them on Super Bowl Sunday.

    Most Popular Quarterback for Super Bowl Sunday

    Peyton Manning is probably the best quarterback in the NFL ever and Drew Breesis probably the best quarterback this season in the NFL. As good as these two gunslingers are, neither one of them may not hold the popularity vote for this year’s most popular Super Bowl quarterback. This is due to all the headlines that Tim Tebow is currently making. Tebow just finished up his senior year at the University of Florida; where he won a lot of football games as a Gator down in Gainesville, Florida. The CBS Network, which will be showing the Super Bowl next Sunday, has allowed some advocacy groups to advertise on these high priced Super Bowl ads. Tim Tebow is going to be appearing on one for abortion and it’s causing a lot of buzz in the main stream media. Most of the talk right now is about Tim Tebow and his Super Bowl commercial that will air on CBS during the 2010 Super Bowl. He also made quite a few headlines for his poor performance in the Senior Bowl on Saturday. He didn’t turn too many heads as he completed very few passes for 50 yards and only rushed for about 4 yards as his South team lost to the North team in the 2010 Senior Bowl. This game helps NFL scouts determine who the stars of tomorrow will be and if it proves to hold form, don’t look for Tim Tebow to get called to the podium on Day 1 of the NFL Draft. He might not hear his name on Sunday either; if he doesn’t find a way to improve his shaky football skills as a QB in the National Football League we know as the NFL. So for now, it’s fair to say that Tim Tebow is more popular than the Colts QB Peyton Manning and the quarterback for the Saints Drew Brees.

    It’s a Manning World

    The long-line of quarterbacks in the NFL with the last name Manning is very well-known. It all started with a quarterback from New Orleans named Archie Manning. While Archie was a very good QB in his day, he may have passed his best genes down to his two sons, that currently play in the NFL. Peyton and Eli are the two Manning family members that are making headlines these days. Peyton Manning and Eli Manning have already won Super Bowls before and we may see both of them win more Super Bowls in the future. It’s funny how life comes full-circle sometimes. If the Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets could have won their games last week, we would have seen Brett Favre from the Vikings face his old team the Jets in the 2010 Super Bowl. Instead we get to see Archie Manning’s old team the New Orleans Saints face his oldest son’s team the Indianapolis Colts. One day we could see Peyton Manning against Eli Manning in a Super Bowl and that is possible with each Manning playing in a different NFL conference (AFC & NFC). No Eli in this year’s Super Bowl in Miami, but Peyton is there representing the Manning family tree.

    Peyton Manning is the best quarterback to ever play the game. I don’t think many can argue that and he will add one more convincing feather to his cap when he takes the field next Sunday. I don’t think it matters much if he wins or loses the game next week in Florida. For the records and numbers he’s already accomplished, it leaves little to doubt, that number 18 in Indianapolis is the best NFL quarterback ever. I’m not sure who was number 1 before Peyton Manning or who would be 2nd on the list of the greatest quarterbacks ever right now, but you can be certain that there is no debate for who the best is now. Perhaps you could make a reasonable case that Peyton Manning is not the best QB in the 2009/2010 season; but who would be worthy of a side by side comparison this year?

    Saints Marching Well with Drew Brees

    Number 9 in New Orleans would be one quarterback that would be a fair comparison to the great Peyton Manning. Brees has taken the city of New Orleans by “storm” and it was a storm that woke this area up a few years ago. It was a devastating time for parts in the Southeast; when Hurricane Katrina came ashore and it really woke up the whole world. New Orleans was one of the hardest hit areas with the city sitting below sea level. They normally rely on pumps to remove the water from rains and heavy floods, but after the levies broke and all the rain Katrina left behind; the whole city was under water and the Super Dome in New Orleans felt the impact too. Katrina made this area of the U.S. much tougher as these people were struggling to just survive after Hurricane Katrina hit. Now a few years later these people are celebrating and cheering louder than any NFL fans have ever did in the past.

    Now comes the final test for New Orleans as they get their shot at the big trophy that will be given out next Sunday in Miami. The Saints are like a boxer that refuses to quit and continues to roll with each punch that is delivered to them. Now they have been given the opportunity at a title shot and they will be facing the game’s greatest quarterback ever. It doesn’t sound fair but often life isn’t. The Saints do have the opportunity to show the NFL and the rest of the World that they are still here and they haven’t given up. The Saints winning the Super Bowl would have a much bigger magnitude than the Haiti Earthquake that occured a couple of weeks back. Many are comparing the destruction in Haiti to the Gulf Hurricane that struck New Orleans.

    So which quarterback will be the one that leaves Florida most happy?

    A. Peyton Manning

    B. Drew Brees

    C. Tim Tebow

    Since the Saints and Colts both have powerful offenses, I believe  most game day predictions will be for both teams to have high scores. I don’t see this happening on Super Bowl Sunday. I think one team is going to run away with this one in Miami. I’m not going to tell you who will win the game, but I will leave you with a final score, that will be pretty close to the margin of victory for the winning team.

    Super Bowl XLIV Prediction:

    Winning Team – 41

    Losing Team – 19

    I am predicting a 20+ point victory for the winning team with the combined points for both teams around the 60 point mark. Now let me here your 2 predictions for the margin of victory and the combined points for both teams. Enjoy the game NFL fans and I hope your favorite team wins on Super Bowl Sunday!


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  • The students that are seniors in high school or in their senior year of college are now in the downhill portion of their educational life. Those in high school now have the opportunity to go to college; while the college graduates will be looking to join the work force in the real world. Before any of these students take their next steps in life, they will first have to make it to graduation day. This is an exciting time for the students and their parents. It’s taken a lot of hard work and effort to get to this point and everyone deserves a pat on the back. Now is a good time to start making preparations for that special graduation day; that will come in late spring or early summer. You will want to begin making a list, so you can invite all your close friends and relatives to witness this special occasion. The photo graduation invitations are usually the ones that get the best results, for those students that want a lot of support on their graduation day. A ceremony that has lots of friends and relatives attending are the most memorable ones. In case the student is not good at remembering, it is a good idea to bring the camera or video camera to record the graduation ceremony. No one ever totally forgets this day, but it’s really special when they can look at it years later and see exactly how their special day went. The camcorder and invitations is only the beginning of everything you will want to have in place as the big day draws closer. That’s why sitting down now and making a list of everything the student and parents will need this year, is the best way to insure a happy day. Congratulations to everyone that will be celebrating or taking a part in the ceremonies for the class of 2010.

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  • Have you ever tried to join a matrix program to earn a little extra money online? This isn’t a get rich quick program or something that will make you tons of money each week. It can be a fun activity online for those that like to market online. It’s fun to see how many people you can refer to your matrix. Everyone usually has a friend, family member, co-worker, neighbor, or some relative they can convince to join their matrix program. Just getting 1 or 2 people to join that you know in real life and then referring 1 or 2 people from your online marketing efforts, can have powerful consequences in one of these matrix programs.

    Before you run off to find a good matrix to join, there is a couple of things to keep in mind. Make sure you’re dealing with an honest matrix, a matrix that has a history of paying their members, and one that is easy to fill, so you can get paid in the near future. No one wants to lose money or time for their recruiting efforts. I can vouch for the 4×1 Fortune Matrix as a good choice to make. I have been paid from this matrix already and it’s easy to reach the payout level here. It just takes 6 people to fill your matrix here and then you will get paid almost 3 times the amount you invested. After that, you get a new free entry into the matrix again and after you find 6 more new people, you will get paid again and this process goes on and on. A one time investment of $11 will reserve your spot into this powerful Fortune 4×1 Matrix and you will be a lifetime member and never have to pay another cent again! In most cases you’re not responsible for finding all 6 people to fill your matrix. The Fortune Matrix allows its members to benefit from Spillovers and Spillunders. This means you can get help from your upline or downline and this allows everyone to fill their matrix levels much faster. Simply finding 2 referrals for your 1st level and 4 referrals for your 2nd level, will qualify you for payment. Your payment will be $30 via Alert Pay! Not too bad to make $30 and only having to spend $11, right? The best part is that your one time investment of $11 can earn you an unlimited number of $30 payments as you will get this each time you get 6 members to join. Remember you don’t have to do all the work. You will get some members in your matrix as a result from spillovers and spillunders. It all depends how active your referrals are after they join under you in the 4 X 1 Matrix.

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    I want to help people get started in a matrix program. I want people to feel safe and relaxed after they join and not be under a lot of pressure, once they invest their hard-earned dollars into an online matrix program. I would like others to feel the excitement and share in the pleasure of earning a little extra money online. So to make this offer even better than it already is, I am going to pay part of your initial investment, so you’re left with no more excuses to not join. Normally it costs $11 to join the Fortune 4 x 1 Online Matrix and you will have to sign up and pay this $11 price. However, once you sign up, just send me an email to: owlholler@hotmail.com with “Matrix” or “4×1 Matrix” in the subject and tell me your name and let me know you joined the 4×1 Fortune Matrix from this blog post and I will give you back $3 of your initial investment!

    This means you can get a lifetime membership into one of the most popular matrix systems online today for only $8 and after you fill your matrix one time (6 people), you will get paid back almost 4X your total investment cost! Most people get excited when they can just find a way to double their money. They really get happy when they see a path that will triple their money. It’s almost impossible to find a way to make 4x your money, but here is a simple way that you can really do that.

    For those interested in this special offer and the 4×1 Fortune Matrix, here are a few things to consider and you need to have in place, so you can reap the maximum benefits. The Fortune Matrix uses Alert Pay, so you will need an Alert Pay account to make that initial $11 payment. They also make their payouts from Alert Pay, so you will receive all your $30 payments to your Alert Pay account. I don’t use Alert Pay that much to conduct my online payments, so your special $3 Coupon for the Fortune 4×1 Matrix will be paid to your Pay Pal account. You don’t have to have Pay Pal to join the 4×1 Fortune Matrix, but you will need Pay Pal if you want $3 off the price for your lifetime entry into the Fortune Matrix.

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    1. Join the 4×1 Fortune Matrix

    2. Pay $11 via Alert Pay

    3. Email: owlholler@hotmail.com with “4×1 Matrix” in the subject line and leave your name, Pay Pal email address, and let me know you joined from this blog post

    4. Receive a $3 Payment from me via Pay Pal (give me 48 hours to respond and email again if I don’t)

    5. Begin promoting your Fortune Matrix referral page online and telling everyone you know about this great new matrix you joined

    6. Have fun and watch your downline begin to grow for your first $30 Payment from the 4×1 Fortune Matrix

    7. Do it over and over again for as long as you want and never have to spend another penny!

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    Remember this is NOT a get rich quick program or anything that is going to make you tons of money online. It’s just a good way to earn a few extra dollars from your computer and you will have fun doing it. Especially after you receive your first $30 payment and no longer have any of your own money tied up in the matrix system. You can also Earn money with AlertPay by promoting their online payment system. Their affiliate program offers members a chance to earn some money online and this is another fun way to earn a few extra bucks on the World Wide Web. Let me know if you have any questions and good luck with the 4×1 Fortune Matrix! I think you will get your money’s worth in the first few days, you spend promoting this popular and honest matrix. I will do my best to create some spillovers, so you can get your matrix filled as fast as possible!

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  • The Kodak Company Still Going

    I like to follow the stock market from time to time. There are certain companies that seem to do well year after year and it doesn’t matter if it’s a bad economy or not. A lot of these companies are known as “blue chips” and companies that have withstood the test of time. Most investors don’t have to worry much about their investments; when they decide to invest in blue chip stocks. Since our economy is uncertain right now a lot of people are returning to the old-style of investing and they are relying on the big companies that have been around for a long time.

    One of these companies or blue chip stocks is the Kodak company. Kodak has been a solid company for many years and they have proved a lot of people wrong over those years too. When some of the latest tech gadgets and inventions came out a few years ago, a lot of experts wasn’t giving much hope for the group of individuals that run and operate Kodak today. They figured Kodak’s way of doing things with cameras and film was out-dated and they would lose in the modern world of technology. This wasn’t the case as Kodak learned to adapt their products to these new technologies. 30 years ago Kodak was one of the leaders in the film, camera, and film developing field. Today they are still recognized as a leader in this industry world-wide. It’s a testament to just how well managed this company is and how they have beat the odds year after year.

    Kodak EasyShare Z980 Digital Camera

    The Kodak Digital Camera is one of the finest digital cameras you can find in the electronics department. I love how the digital cameras don’t use film like the Kodak cameras or other cameras of yesterday did. The EasyShare Camera is just one of the examples of how Kodak has adapted to the new changes in the tech world. I don’t currently own a digital camera, but I do need one. I would be confident in a digital camera that sported the Kodak name. I know I would be purchasing a product from a company that has been taking and developing pictures for many decades now. I think most other consumers would also trust the Kodak brand. It’s that level of trust that makes Kodak a blue chip company and a safe investment choice for those looking to add a tech stock to their financial portfolios.

    Check out the various investment tools online; if you would like to learn more about the Kodak company and their stock. If you would like to buy a Kodak Digital Camera, you can check out the sale that Buy.com currently has on the Kodak Easyshare Camera. I would appreciate any feedback on digital cameras in general, if you have any experience with buying or using them on a regular basis.

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  • Scientists Discover New Weapon That Will Change the World

    Nuclear Explosion - Mushroom Cloud

    We are no longer living in a science fiction world and technology is making the wild dreams of yesterday, into the reality of today. Most of the time we are grateful for these latest tech gadgets. However, could the people on Earth really be happy with a weapon or energy source that is more powerful than the nuclear bomb?

    Scientists are in the early stages of developing the most powerful weapon that the world has ever seen. Nuclear technology pales in comparison with this new form of energy. The owner or owners of this new weapon will truly be the leaders of our world going forward. While it appears there is Biblical scriptures for the atom or nuclear bomb; there is nothing in the Bible that could have prepared us for this.

    Scientists from the West to the East are all shaking their heads and probably their knees too; as they get their first glimpses of this new modern day weapon. Does this new and powerful technology really have a place in our society? Can we continue with our daily routines knowing that this weapon even exists? Who will eventually be the holders of this new energy source? There is so many questions to ask and will there be enough time to ask these questions? Before the world produces the most powerful weapon in the World?

    No need to make the list of questions any longer, because I do know a few of the answers you seek. The World’s most powerful weapon is not only past the design point, but it’s currently active on the World Wide Web! The greatest weapon ever known to man and is in current operation at Trafficera traffic exchange is the surfing team Google Ranked Us.

    Google Ranked Us is a group of 25 dedicated surfers that come online daily to promote products and services. Their powers know no boundaries and they can propel the weakest of programs to the head of the class. It is a sight to see and you must get a glimpse of this power in action. You don’t have to do all of your looking from the sidelines and your welcome to join the Google Team at Trafficera. Your online advertising will never be the same again. It’s the cure-all for the strategies or programs that have failed for you in the past. Google Ranked Us is a 7 day a week energy source that never sleeps. Resting with your online marketing practices is only for the weak. Only the strongest of the strong survive online and Google Ranked Us has been surviving and thriving for over a year now.

    Don’t you want to make money online? Isn’t a secondary income or earning a living from your online promotions your dream? No need to find the hottest or best programs online for making money. You just need the hottest and best surfing team and that would be Google Ranked Us hands down! Your online marketing results will never fail again; if you’re one of the selected few that gets a chance to surf with the best surfing team the Net has ever seen. Google Ranked Us has created more power online; than all of the nuclear bombs that have ever been detonated on the planet Earth. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity and join the Google Surfing Team today!

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  • Oklahoma Attorneys Ready to Help

    A lawyer or attorney is someone most of us will need at one time or another. It’s good to start looking for an attorney before you actually need one. This gives both parties a chance to meet and determine if it looks like a partnership that will work; when trouble does arise. Residents in Oklahoma are lucky to have good attorneys in their state. They will know the Oklahoma city law better than you. They can help lead you down the best paths; that will lead to a successful decision in your legal disputes. Don’t try to figure out or understand the laws on your own. This goes for people in Oklahoma City and people living in other U.S. cities seeking legal advice. A good attorney will provide you with more than one option and let you know where you stand in your claims or legal rights. Lawyers get a bad wrap, but at some point, most of us will be counting on them to come through for us. Do yourself a favor now and search out an attorney you can call your own. It’s only a matter of time before you will need one.

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  • Your Desire Travels

    If you could visit any place in the world, where would you want to go? I have a few choices and I hope to visit them all some day. I have never did much traveling in my life, but plan to later on. I have so many places in the United States I want to see and it’s a must for me to see these travel destinations. If I could pick only one place to visit and was offered a free trip, I would probably select Italy. I love the country of Italy. I think all the water canals in Venice are cool and that’s the city I would like to see most. Good food and beautiful scenery are just a couple of the things that a Italian vacation would offer.

    Italy

    I know at the bottom of the world there is another place I would also like to see one day. New Zealand has some amazing waterfalls and it’s my number 2 choice to visit one day. I have heard of a lot of other people wanting to travel to New Zealand, so I know I’m not alone. I hope New Zealand and Italy both get stamped on my passport one day. Which place would you like to travel to and spend a week?

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  • More Choices on TV for America

    It’s not an American Idol world no more. The recent changes over there and with a new cast of judges; other shows are coming into the living rooms of America. Hollywood has went from one extreme to another trying to entertain us on the tube these days. We see the scary, the mysterious, and the sitcoms never fail do deliver the comedy. One of the most unique shows on today is Fringe. Fans of that television show can now pick up the complete season 1 of Fringe online. It shouldn’t stop there as others get their seasons ready for video and DVD releases.

    Fringe - Season 1

    What new TV shows do you like to watch most? Most people have started watching a new TV series in the last year and this is due to all the good quality programs available now. There will be a lot of television fans that will search for these shows when their complete seasons become available for sale. Be sure to keep a close eye on these new releases as many of them will sale out fast. I normally keep a check on the weekly specials at Buy.com for a variety of cheap items. These guys do a good job in covering the entertainment world with music, movies, and those brand new television shows. Online users will find a lot more than just entertainment bargains there too!

    As long as Americans continue to spend hours and hours each day watching television, you can bet someone will be around to make sure we have something to watch. If you haven’t found a new show to watch in recent years; then you should really start watching more TV in the prime time hours. There are a lot more good shows on, other than Fringe on TV and I have about a half-dozen new shows I have got interested in and watch every week. However, I am a big TV junkie too, so I should probably cut out a few TV shows on my end. Watching less of American Idol and checking out the newest TV shows has worked well for me and I think my Idol days are done.

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  • The Top Rated Diet Pills

    Are you using the top rated diet pills with your current diet? If not, maybe now is a good time to look around and see what’s available on the market. Any extra help a person can get when it comes to losing more weight is a blessing. A diet pill can be the perfect boost for those that are already losing weight without the assistance of a diet pill. You can search online for diet pills that are affordable and the ones with the best track records. You may have to spend a little more for those diet pills that’s been proven to have better results. It’s not necessary to take the number 1 rated diet pill and I would select one lower on the list, if I could save a few dollars. Just don’t rely on the diet pills to do all the work and remember to exercise daily and eat sensible when sitting down at the dinner table. Good luck to all of those that are on a diet or plan to start one soon. Congratulations to anyone that has remained on their diets since the New Year’s Resolution!

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  • Eating Foods with Less Calories

    I don’t understand a lot of people’s weight problems. It seems pretty simple if you ask me. If you eat less and exercise more, it would only seem natural that you would lose more weight. If you keep this routine up, you would have no need for the weight loss pills. I know it’s easier to say than do, but isn’t these the steps for losing weight? I believe the food is the main key. Finding those foods with low calories can go a long ways in the weight battle. Many of the fast food restaurants offer good food choices for those seeking to lose weight. You can see several items on the menu that are low on calories or you will see a variety of different salads. I’m not on a diet (maybe I should be) and I love to eat salads. I guess if I had to eat them all the time, I would get sick of them. A salad is a great meal for me, but I like meats on my salad and a good red french dressing or the honey french dressing. The dressing on a salad can add a lot more calories, so choosing a salad dressing low on calories is smart to do. Overall, I think if you start with your daily meals and work on eating less calories, you will see some weight loss start to take place. It takes time for some people to notice the difference, but smarter choices at the supermarket and at the fast food restaurants will result in less weight. Salad anyone?

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  • Gold – It’s a Family Tradition

    Tom Massie

    It all started many years ago when Buzzard Massie got the fever for gold. He turned that fever into a great gold association that is still up and running today. It was Buzzard that got the ball rolling for the GPAA or Gold Prospectors Association of America. Things were progressing nicely until the 1990’s; when the untimely death of Buzzard Massie sent things back a bit. Lucky for the GPAA that Buzzard had two sons and two sons willing to take the gold club to the next level.

    Tom Massie is the face you can see most often on the Outdoor Channel; which the Massie family owns and operates. Tom will take his wife and kids out on outdoor adventures looking for gold and these shows are still airing today on the Outdoor Channel. Tom gives viewers a chance to see them looking for gold, teaches tips and tricks about finding gold, and will go outside the lines to entertain in other non-gold ways. These gold shows are nothing like the fishing shows you see on TV. You know how the fisherman goes out and will land a nice fish every 5 minutes. These gold shows don’t show a whole lot of gold finding and mostly will talk about the history of the areas they’re currently in. It can be a bit frustrating to those that want to see gold being found, but it’s the best thing gold prospectors have for television viewing and trying to cure their gold fever. The Gold Fever gold shows hosted by Tom Massie usually last an hour and it’s good for beginners to watch. Another gold show comes on the Outdoor Channel and this one last 30 minutes and is basically a program advertising the adventures at Cripple River Mining Camp in Alaska. People can choose to visit Cripple River 6 weeks out of each year. They allow guests to search for gold for the entire month of July and then the first 2 weeks of August. You can select a 1 week visit or multiple weeks if you choose. Each trip ends with a gold draw and the biggest nugget found that week by the workers at Cripple River will get rewarded to the person that draws number 1. These numbers go up depending on the number of guests and the lowest numbers result in the most gold. The gold visitors find on their own, they can keep and take back home with them.

    Perry Massie

    Perry Massie is the other son of Buzzard Massie. He’s the CEO of the Outdoor Channel and participates in a lot of the shows that advertise for the mining camp in Alaska. He seems a bit more tougher than his brother Tom Massie and this is very evident on TV. No one will ever get Steve Irwin’s (Crocodile Hunter) bravery confused with the bravery or work ethic as Tom Massie. Perry is a little different and he’s more of a man’s man; if you know what I mean. Both brothers have did a good job with carrying on the legacy of their father. I’m sure both men are both very wealthy and they still put on the jeans and get outside to get dirty and you have to respect that. I’m not sure if Perry is at each trip for visitors in Alaska, but he appears to show up at a lot of them. If you plan a trip to the Alaska mining camp there is a good chance you will see Perry cleaning some fish or conducting the gold draw.

    Buzzard Massie’s final resting place is near the Cripple River mining camp in Alaska. Visitors can visit his grave site and other areas of the massive property these guys own near Nome, Alaska. There are 4 wheelers available to rent and this will help you cover all the ground they own. Gold panning supplies are available for those that want to search the various creeks or just use a high banker on the shore line to search for all the flower gold that the ice leaves each year. I look forward to the day I can make a trip up to Cripple River and spend a week or two with the Massie’s creation in Alaska. It’s been a family tradition for the Massies and don’t be surprised to see Tom’s son or daughters take up the reins, when they get older and continue the family tradition.

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  • Those Lazy Winter Days

    Not a lot gets done around my house during the winter time. It’s just too cold on most days to get out in the yard and do any work. The more I stay inside; the lazier I seem to get. The less active we get usually shows up on our waist lines. For those that start diets during the winter time or spend the winter on one, I don’t see how they do it. I would imagine it’s much easier to lose weight in the summer time; than for those that try it during the cold winters. If you used the most effective diet pills on the market during these cold days, you may be able to help avoid those extra pounds.

    What activities do you do during the winters? Is there something indoors we could do to keep from gaining weight? Not everyday is cold during the winter time, so there are certain days I could go outside. I guess cutting out the excuses would help me more; than to blame the weather for my laziness. I will perk up again when the fish start running up the river, but I doubt I get much more done until that time arrives. Fishing is usually the first outdoor activity I do; once winter is over with. When it gets time to cut the grass again, I will feel another lazy spell coming on.

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