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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" media="screen" href="/~d/styles/rss2full.xsl"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~d/styles/itemcontent.css"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:openSearch="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0" version="2.0"><channel><atom:id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729</atom:id><lastBuildDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 15:29:42 +0000</lastBuildDate><category>hobbies</category><category>loud out</category><category>tools</category><category>bags</category><category>relationship</category><category>news</category><category>movies</category><category>world news</category><category>gadgets</category><category>books</category><category>shopping</category><category>shower</category><category>events</category><category>art</category><category>horoscope</category><category>LP</category><category>make ups</category><category>iphone</category><category>tips</category><category>money matters</category><category>sales</category><category>sports</category><category>tv</category><category>eclipse</category><category>dresses</category><category>saturday 9</category><category>work</category><category>cars</category><category>weddings</category><category>mommyhood</category><category>kids</category><category>announcements</category><category>contest</category><category>travels</category><category>party planning</category><category>business</category><category>accessories</category><category>parties</category><category>legal</category><category>school</category><category>hairstyles</category><category>gaming</category><category>computers</category><category>products</category><category>outdoor</category><category>hotels</category><category>credits</category><category>anniversary</category><category>holidays</category><category>ksnaps</category><category>words to ponder</category><category>husband</category><category>invitation</category><category>fun</category><category>blurb</category><category>blogging</category><category>jewelries</category><category>cooking</category><category>technology</category><category>Philippines</category><category>ws</category><category>online finds</category><category>beach</category><category>magic</category><category>friday fill ins</category><category>christmas</category><category>environment</category><category>marriage</category><category>inspiration</category><category>banking</category><category>gifts</category><category>birthdays</category><category>k snaps</category><category>toy</category><category>clothes</category><category>celebrities</category><category>internet</category><category>twilight</category><category>Obama</category><category>services</category><category>beauty</category><category>friends</category><category>restaurants</category><category>shoes</category><category>meme</category><category>ww</category><category>house and home</category><category>foodies</category><category>photography</category><category>vacation</category><category>occasions</category><category>photographer in cavite</category><category>osama</category><category>music</category><category>fashion</category><category>for sale</category><category>selling</category><category>concerts</category><category>history</category><category>religion</category><category>promos</category><category>quotes</category><category>debt</category><category>health</category><category>fitness</category><category>pregnancies</category><title>The KooL BloG</title><description /><link>http://www.koolstory.com/</link><managingEditor>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</managingEditor><generator>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>963</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MySuperKoolStories" /><feedburner:info uri="mysuperkoolstories" /><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" /><feedburner:browserFriendly></feedburner:browserFriendly><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-1283311940749240119</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 15:29:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-05-23T08:29:42.315-07:00</atom:updated><title>The Value Of Used Vehicles</title><description>Most people that decide to buy a vehicle are not well informed on various issues. The value of vehicle can be hidden easily and you might not know when you are being defrauded. Most victims are those who choose to buy second hand vehicles. All used vehicles are previously owned and the longer they have been used, the lower the value. However, when you visit &lt;a href="http://www.downtownnissan.com/"&gt;nissan dealership los angeles&lt;/a&gt;, you will also discover that used vehicles differ in terms of their condition and functionality. There might be a vehicle that has been owned formerly for long that is in top condition because the owner maintained it well. The price of the vehicle will highly depend on the condition of the vehicle. There are some people that are not very careful with their cars and even after a few years, the car looks totally old. Many people have come to like the second hand vehicles since they are cheaper and you can find one that is in perfect condition. In addition, the value of the vehicle will be determined by the features that the vehicle has. If you intend to buy a second hand vehicle, you should do a serious and comparative research to ensure that you get your money’s worth. On the internet you will find all the specifications on any model that pleases you. Do not be shy to ask any relevant questions about the car that you intend to buy. When you contact a genuine los angeles nissan dealer, you will be accorded the assistance that you need. If you consider buying a new vehicle, you should note that as soon as you leave the showroom with your car, the value depreciates. Do not go beyond your budget and never let any dealer push you to buy what you do not need.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-1283311940749240119?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/05/value-of-used-vehicles.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-7986173756291977605</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 01:23:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-05-21T18:23:09.955-07:00</atom:updated><title>Cars For Students</title><description>In the past only those who were considered to be wealthy had the privilege of driving cars. However in this day and age, it is very possible even for college students to find a car that suits them in the best way possible. This was a very slim dream in the past and any student who would drive to school would be using their parents’ car which was a rare occurrence. Buying a car is very easy today for students with the many loan options. In the past, students would only be issued and education related loans but today it is very easy to get financing for a car. There are so many ways of applying for the auto loans by students. One of the most popular ways has been going to &lt;a href="http://www.downtownnissan.com"&gt;downtown Nissan.com&lt;/a&gt; and looking at the options that are available. There are some dealers that will offer such students a package that will allow them to have the car and they can plan and sign an agreement on how to repay the loan. Alternatively, the student can also choose to go to a bank or any other financial institution that will offer an auto loan. Once the financial institution approves the loan, they get a check that will be used to buy the desired car. Additionally, there are also money lenders that are all over the internet and they can offer such loans. It is upon the particular student to check which option suits them in the best way possible. Before applying for a loan from any source, you need first of all to identify the car that you intend to buy and get the price. This is a very significant step when it comes to ownership of cars. Students do not have to wait for their parents to leave their cars unattended so that they can steal them; they can own cars easily.     &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-7986173756291977605?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/05/cars-for-students.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-3987625349511227936</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 01:22:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-05-21T18:22:36.734-07:00</atom:updated><title>cellulite-busting foods</title><description>&lt;h5&gt;Ginger&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;One cause of cellulite is poor circulation, so eating foods such as ginger that &lt;strong&gt;boost blood flow&lt;/strong&gt; can help to improve its appearance. As well as being good for circulation, ginger is also good for&lt;strong&gt;detoxification&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;strengthening the lymphatic system&lt;/strong&gt;, which can help with the circulation of lymph fluid and toxins that can accumulate in fat pockets under the skin, contributing to the bumpy appearance of cellulite.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;h5&gt;Asparagus&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Asparagus is another food with &lt;strong&gt;circulation-boosting properties&lt;/strong&gt;. On top of this, asparagus is a great &lt;strong&gt;stress reliever&lt;/strong&gt;due to its abundance of &lt;strong&gt;folic acid&lt;/strong&gt;, which can help to stabilise a stressful mood. As prolonged levels of stress can increase fat storage on the body, adding foods such as asparagus to your diet can help to reduce the appearance of cellulite.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;h5&gt;Avocados&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;While anyone fat, thin, young or old can suffer from cellulite, ageing does tend to increase the visibility of cellulite due to the loss of elasticity and thinning of skin. Therefore, try eating foods rich in &lt;strong&gt;Essential Fatty Acids&lt;/strong&gt; (EFAs) which can help to &lt;strong&gt;strengthen skin and keep it supple and elastic&lt;/strong&gt;. Avocados are a particularly rich source of EFAs, as well as being high in many essential nutrients.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;h5&gt;Oily fish&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Another top food for keeping the skin in good condition is oily fish, which is high in &lt;strong&gt;skin-strengthening omega-3 fatty acids&lt;/strong&gt;. As an added bonus, the fatty acids present in oily fish are also good for &lt;strong&gt;reducing inflammation&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;boosting the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems&lt;/strong&gt;, making them a good choice for keeping cellulite at bay.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;h5&gt;Dark, leafy greens&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale are rich in an antioxidant called &lt;strong&gt;lutein&lt;/strong&gt;, which research has shown is good for helping the skin to retain its moisture and elasticity and increase its lipid levels - all good news for those suffering from cellulite. On top of this, leafy greens are nutrient-rich and are good for the &lt;strong&gt;circulation&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;detoxification&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;h5&gt;Cranberry juice&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;A sluggish lymphatic system is one of the primary causes of cellulite, so those wishing to reduce its appearance should try boosting their intake of cranberry juice, which is noted for its abilities to&lt;strong&gt;cleanse the lymph system&lt;/strong&gt;. This powerful juice helps to &lt;strong&gt;emulsify stubborn fat deposits&lt;/strong&gt; in the lymphatic system so that they are more easily flushed out the system.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;h5&gt;Bananas&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Bananas are a rich source of &lt;strong&gt;potassium&lt;/strong&gt;, which is helpful for reducing cellulite in many ways. Firstly, potassium helps to &lt;strong&gt;reduce water retention&lt;/strong&gt; which can be a leading cause of cellulite. Furthermore, potassium can help to support the lymphatic system and ensure it works efficiently at circulating fluid and cleansing the body of impurities.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;h5&gt;Whole grains&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Whole grains are packed with &lt;strong&gt;fibre&lt;/strong&gt;, which is an essential for keeping your body running smoothly. Fibre helps &lt;strong&gt;speed up the process of detoxification&lt;/strong&gt; and clear out waste products that can build up in your system, often leading to cellulite. Eating whole grains also helps to keep the heart healthy and &lt;strong&gt;boost circulation to cellulite-prone areas&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;h5&gt;Papaya&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables is one of the best ways to detox the body and reduce the appearance of cellulite, and papaya is a particularly good choice of fruit. Papaya is not only rich in potassium - one of the most important nutrients when it comes to battling cellulite - but it is also high in antioxidant &lt;strong&gt;beta-carotene&lt;/strong&gt;, which can help &lt;strong&gt;prevent damage to body tissue&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;h5&gt;Berries&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;To help &lt;strong&gt;keep skin firm and taut&lt;/strong&gt; and disguise the appearance of cellulite, try adding some&lt;strong&gt;vitamin C&lt;/strong&gt; to your diet to help &lt;strong&gt;boost your skin's collagen levels&lt;/strong&gt;. Berries are a particularly good source of vitamin C, as well as being extremely high in the antioxidants necessary for fighting toxic waste, which can slow down the lymphatic system and accumulate in cellulite-prone areas.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-3987625349511227936?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/05/cellulite-busting-foods.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-9025141036842748518</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 15:56:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-05-13T08:56:05.829-07:00</atom:updated><title>heat shrink</title><description>I have totally no idea on what this &lt;a href="http://www.electriduct.com/Heat-Shrink.html"&gt;heat shrink&lt;/a&gt; is all about. The thing is, my dad wants me to check out the mall for supplies of the said item that he needs for his latest project in the house. Good thing there is google where I can see what this is about and not be totally dumb on how this looks like in actual. It'll save me from not knowing at all!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-9025141036842748518?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/05/heat-shrink.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-6150170287631168582</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 04:10:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-05-08T21:10:59.078-07:00</atom:updated><title>plunger find</title><description>&lt;p&gt;I love scouring specialty and novelty stores whenever I have time to spare. Probably it’s the idea of finding awesome stuff that I like and being able to buy in not so pricey tag. And some days ago, while checking out again for some unique finds, I saw this really cute animal shaped &lt;a href="http://www.reidsupply.com/products/tooling-components/spring-loaded-devices/"&gt;plunger&lt;/a&gt; that I can't resist to buy! Now the only problem is how will I be able to convince the husband to use this!&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-6150170287631168582?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/05/plunger-find.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-6371418234620927175</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 04:07:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-05-08T21:07:44.823-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">ksnaps</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">photography</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">photographer in cavite</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">k snaps</category><title>up close with Atty. Fortun</title><description>&lt;a title="#ksnaps by kathycot, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathycot/7145877353/"&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="#ksnaps" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7135/7145877353_988a58c3e9.jpg" width="320" height="320" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;p&gt;It has been years since I started following the works of Atty. Fortun when it comes to wedding photography. A still, practicing lawyer he makes sure to give time to his passion, that is taking great photos. And it is in wedding photography that he become famous. &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Last week, my sister and I had the privilege to attend his first pre-nuptial photography seminar at Camera Club of the Philippines and it is with great honor that we came to talk and had time to discuss his photography skills! I’m one proud struggling photographer :)&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-6371418234620927175?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/05/up-close-with-atty-fortun.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-4516660241616212256</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 14:48:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-05-07T07:48:26.221-07:00</atom:updated><title>What to do when faced with an emergency</title><description>&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px;"&gt;When life throws you lemons, sometimes you learn how acidic lemonade really is. Fortunately, you can always make something good out of any situation where you still have your health and the people who love you. You've survived bad times before, and an emergency case is no different. Hence, the best thing that you can do is to start making a plan of action using these basic tips.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="font: 18.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keep it Simple&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px;"&gt;The first thing you want to do when a situation turns from an inconveniently bad time into an &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style="color: #002efa; text-decoration: underline;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://financialplan.about.com/od/personalfinance/a/FinancialCrisis.htm"&gt;emergency&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; is to keep your wits about you. Panicking and doing something rash like trying to sell everything online won't help you, and starving yourself or canceling utilities won't help either. If your finances are generally pretty good, you may not need to change your spending patterns very much.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px;"&gt;What you will need to do is make a plan for restoring your emergency fund, paying your next few bills, and doing as much as you can to stop today's emergency from happening again. Some things can't be helped, but issues like car repairs are inevitable at some point. Therefore, don't go through life denying that bad things will happen. Begin to save so that when they do happen, you'll be ready for them.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="font: 18.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Automate Your Savings&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"&gt;&lt;img alt="4012345537_a80f7100fc.jpg" src="webkit-fake-url://4485CEB0-2F20-42A6-BEB8-61CE15F73E1C/4012345537_a80f7100fc.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px;"&gt;Don't depend on your will power. If you do that, you'll either forget or you'll buy unnecessary things instead of saving. If you automate a reasonable amount per week, even if it's only $20 or so, pretty soon you'll be able to stay stable when a financial emergency comes around again. If you set up your money so it socks a portion of itself away automatically, emergency cases will be a lot more manageable in the future.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="font: 18.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Consider Your Immediate Options&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px;"&gt;Some people have negative beliefs about cash loans, and this is unfortunate. When you could easily fall behind on your utilities, bounce important checks, or experience an overdraft because of an emergency, a quick loan can be a great thing for you. You will naturally pay interest, so it's to your benefit to pay off&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;span style="color: #002efa; text-decoration: underline;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.cashnetusa.com/fast-cash/fast-cash-loans.html"&gt;fast cash loans&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; as quickly as you can. However, if it comes down to taking out a loan and being okay versus piling more problems onto your existing stack, the loan is a much wiser option. Just be sure you don't make a habit out of borrowing.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px;"&gt;When things go bad, remember to stay calm. From there, think about where you went wrong and fix it the best you can. Automate your savings, so your emergency fund will literally build itself, and take out a loan if you need to. Just be sure to keep things reasonable, and times will get better soon.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-4516660241616212256?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/05/what-to-do-when-faced-with-emergency.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-4519143135062905133</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 15:21:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-05-03T08:21:07.822-07:00</atom:updated><title>Get Legal Help for Modifying Child Support Payments</title><description>&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;!--[if gte vml 1]&gt;&lt;v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75"  coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe"  filled="f" stroked="f"&gt; &lt;v:stroke joinstyle="miter"/&gt; &lt;v:formulas&gt;  &lt;v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"/&gt;  &lt;v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"/&gt;  &lt;v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"/&gt;  &lt;v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"/&gt;  &lt;v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"/&gt;  &lt;v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"/&gt;  &lt;v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"/&gt;  &lt;v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"/&gt;  &lt;v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"/&gt;  &lt;v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"/&gt;  &lt;v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"/&gt;  &lt;v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"/&gt; &lt;/v:formulas&gt; &lt;v:path o:extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect"/&gt; &lt;o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t"/&gt;&lt;/v:shapetype&gt;&lt;v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="" style='width:281.25pt;  height:375pt'&gt; &lt;v:imagedata src="file:///C:\Users\glo\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image001.jpg"   o:href="http://farm1.staticflickr.com/176/465801885_1b4221e73c.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/v:shape&gt;&lt;![endif]--&gt;&lt;!--[if !vml]--&gt;&lt;img height="500" src="file:///C:/Users/glo/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.jpg" v:shapes="_x0000_i1025" width="375" /&gt;&lt;!--[endif]--&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;div align="center" style="text-align: center;"&gt;Image via &lt;a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17039160@N00/465801885"&gt;Flickr&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;During a divorce, it is common to go through the different struggles, including emotional wringer, financial crunches, and custody arrangements. Depending on the situation of the divorce, children may be given to one parent or be split between them. If you do not receive custody of your children, there is also the case of having to pay child support.&lt;br /&gt;  Your situation after your divorce may change, and you may find yourself in a critical financial situation. If this happens, it is important to know that &lt;a href="http://www.totaldivorce.com/after-divorce/legal/modifications.aspx"&gt;making changes to your divorce decree&lt;/a&gt; is an option you have. Below are a few reasons why individuals may need to make changes to their child support payments.&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Changes to Your Financial Situation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;When your finances become an issue, you should review your custody agreement. For example, if you are making less money than you were before, you may be able to file for lower payments. Remember to provide evidence as to why you need to reduce your financial support. Evidences may include of your new income status, bills to pay, and your current custody agreement.&lt;br /&gt;  On the other hand, if your income increases, so will your child support payments be. If you landed into a job that pays more or receive promotion, expect that your child support payments will cost more. Your lawyer can explain to you how certain factors can affect your child support payments.&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Meeting Your Children's Needs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;This is another situation where the child support payment will have to be adjusted. Typically, these adjustments are made on the greater side. This can happen when the child requires a high medical expense and is not covered by the insurance of your spouse.&lt;br /&gt;  Other reasons are expenses for the child’s education and personal interests. This can be summer camp or private school. If these interests were already a part of the child’s lifestyle before, it would be in the best interest of the child to keep them this way.&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Frequency of Child Support Modifications&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;It is the right of both parents to make changes to the modifications of child support, as many times as they wish until the child is 18. Some states allow the support to run longer, especially if the child is entering college. But remember that you or the court cannot make changes to support unless it is filed in writing. Remember that changes can be made on the date which the petition to modify was completed. Make sure you make your changes right away if you feel the current modification is not acceptable.&lt;br /&gt;  Children are entitled to receive financial support from both of their parents, so it is necessary to make their best interest your primary concern. It is imperative that you contact a well-experienced lawyer who specializes in family law and who will handle a sensitive case such as this effectively.&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-4519143135062905133?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/05/get-legal-help-for-modifying-child.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-5292491546830053611</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-04-30T18:00:47.677-07:00</atom:updated><title>labor day!</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Is holiday for us too! My sister and I will meet some friends today for lunch and practically plan to just bum around the restaurant until afternoon for non stop chitchats and all. After that, we’ll check out the mall for some of the newest gadget accessories and buy a few as a reward for ourselves. And yes, since dad wouldn't be able to accompany us, he just asked us to look for &lt;a href="http://www.switchplatesuperstore.com/metal-switch-plate-covers.html"&gt;switchplate covers&lt;/a&gt; for the apartments.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-5292491546830053611?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/04/labor-day.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-1498017696115897940</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:58:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-04-30T17:58:01.600-07:00</atom:updated><title>loafers!</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/577580_410639275627844_107340835957691_1472223_1406844360_n.jpg" width="516" height="249" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Loafers are the must have this season! The colorful and loud ones I must say. And if you are looking for affordable and stylish pair, you can check out posh pockets, and yes, they sell online too! &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-1498017696115897940?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/04/loafers.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-1979269597881018270</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:25:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-05-03T08:10:11.808-07:00</atom:updated><title>Top 4 Ways to Further Your Nursing Career</title><description>Many health professionals find a career in nursing fulfilling, but there are always ways to make it better. In addition to becoming a better nurse, improving your career can also increase your annual pay. While the average annual income for registered nurses is $64,690 as of 2010 according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, gaining extra education can take you above and beyond that number.&lt;br /&gt;If you're looking for a jolt to your job in order to get ahead in the healthcare world, consider one of these top four ways to further your nursing career.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Further Your Education&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OgBYDDwx-xU/T56ux82j19I/AAAAAAAABdA/LWEnShR-R40/s1600-h/clip_image001%25255B3%25255D.jpg"&gt;&lt;img alt="clip_image001" border="0" height="244" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5xMbrFwNG-Q/T56u07kPTXI/AAAAAAAABdI/0oFkzmk-Gag/clip_image001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="clip_image001" width="184" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Image courtesy of &lt;a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowercolumbiacollege/4473932900/sizes/m/in/photostream/"&gt;Flickr&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the baseline education required for a career in nursing is an Associate's degree. While that will get your foot into the door of most hospitals, there's always room for improvement. Look for nursing degree programs, such as a &lt;a href="http://www.bestnursingmasters.com/"&gt;Masters in Nursing&lt;/a&gt;, with flexible class schedules, so you can earn a degree while working full time as a nurse.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h5&gt;Gain Certifications&lt;/h5&gt;Certifications are another easy way to gain added experience in nursing without signing up for another two- or four-year degree program. The American Nurses Credentialing Center provides a wide range of certifications for nurses looking to advance their careers. Pick a general certification specialty, such as Family Nurse Practitioner, or go more specific with a certification in Cardiac Rehabilitation Nursing or Diabetes Management, among the many available options. List new certifications on your resume and alert your current employer of your new status.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h5&gt;Look Out for Opportunities&lt;/h5&gt;You can't be passive if you want to further your &lt;a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nursing"&gt;nursing&lt;/a&gt; career. Instead, actively look for new opportunities. Let your employer know that you want more responsibility or a higher position at your current job. If there's no room for advancement, update your resume and give it to anyone who might have an opening. Contact hospitals, clinics, family practices, and anywhere else that might need your expertise. By being active in your search, you'll have a better chance of finding a new career option within the field of nursing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h5&gt;Expand Your Network&lt;/h5&gt;The more people you know, the better your odds of furthering your nursing career. After all, not all job openings are listed on employment boards. Some are through word-of-mouth or through people that you already know. Develop your network in the nursing and medical community by attending workshops, seminars, and conferences. Hand out your business card to everyone you meet.&lt;br /&gt;Moreover, add your information to social networking websites, such as LinkedIn and Facebook. List all the advanced education and certifications you've achieved in your quest to be a better nurse. This will increase your chances of being found by potential employers and establishments that need your expertise.&lt;br /&gt;By following these four top tips, your nursing career should take off to new heights in no time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-1979269597881018270?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/04/top-4-ways-to-further-your-nursing.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5xMbrFwNG-Q/T56u07kPTXI/AAAAAAAABdI/0oFkzmk-Gag/s72-c/clip_image001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-1405310314387420493</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:17:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-04-22T18:17:47.753-07:00</atom:updated><title>bedroom and cabinets</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Seeing so many blogs with posts about home improvements and designs for quite a while now, guess mommies are in the mood for redecorating huh.&amp;#160; Though we have no plans of buying our own house yet, that doesn't mean I don't like to arrange and redecorate our home especially our bedroom &lt;a href="http://cabinets.apluswhs.com/storage-cabinets/"&gt;storage cabinets&lt;/a&gt; Really, it starts to be a boring place for me to linger because clutter and what nots are just about everywhere! Our room badly needs a total make over! That is why, I told the husband that if our budget permits I would really love to buy some more shelves and cabinets for our stuffs. I even like to get a new semi huge bed since the one we have now are beginning to outgrow on us, having a little kid every single night to&amp;#160; co sleep with? space less!&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Anyways, thanks to sites that features house and home improvements where I found great inspiration&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-1405310314387420493?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/04/bedroom-and-cabinets.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-7372000510040844254</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:53:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-04-22T17:53:00.201-07:00</atom:updated><title>house and furniture</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Most of my friends online are into house hunting, count me out since the husband and I are still on the midst of our life planning stage! Really, although we have plans of having our own dream house someday it's just that at this point it is still in a vague draft phase, well maybe in the next couple of years when things and our other family plans straighten out I will most probably go on site searching for those lovely house designs for inspiration. Anyways, though we are not into house planning momentum I on the other hand loves visiting sites that features sleek and stylish &lt;a href="http://www.logfurnitureplace.com/wood-type/barnwood.html"&gt;barnwood furniture&lt;/a&gt; and home stuff. Maybe I got if from my mom who loves buying and decorating our family home with neat furniture pieces, she doesn't mind if it cost high or anything as long as she likes the design and the quality, expect her to go for it. Anyways, here are some of my top choices from different sites online&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-7372000510040844254?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/04/house-and-furniture.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-5668881975836916455</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2012 04:10:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-04-06T21:10:10.435-07:00</atom:updated><title>car loans?</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Nowadays, owning a car is a necessity. With errands to finish from left to right and how impossible to commute places to another, being able to drive your own car is one of the best thing to finish tasks in a span of time. That is why, my father has been thinking of getting another one of those available and featured online car loans complete with &lt;a href="http://www.gainesvilletitleloan.com/"&gt;car title loan&lt;/a&gt;, but is somewhat afraid of the responsibility he is about to take for a given years of the monthly amortization. you see, my father is so strict with regards to finances and buying things in partial payments, maybe because he doesn't want to get into trouble in case he wasn't able to meet deadlines and all that comes together with the &lt;a href="http://www.gainesvilletitleloan.com/"&gt;title loan&lt;/a&gt; or something that separates him from the others that are used to getting most of their assets in terms, but of course there are also advantages in purchasing things in such manner you know. just like what&amp;#160; sites that offers auto loan specialist does for targeted buyers, they do finance all models and makers of cars and other automobiles straight with no hidden charges and even application fees are waived. being known for great service, they can provide your auto loan fast and easy with the help of their customer service agents. I'm sure my father will think about this thing further more, since he really wanted to acquire a new car which the family can use, we'll see since it still can wait for now.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-5668881975836916455?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/04/car-loans.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-1436130007730631277</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:21:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-04-03T12:21:16.213-07:00</atom:updated><title>funeral</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Everyone are destined to die. It’s just that we don’t know who will go first and when it’ll be. It’ll be morbid and tragic if we’ll know our farewell date isn’t? But it is not unusual for some to have their own &lt;a href="http://www.funeralwise.com/plan/planning_guide"&gt;funeral planning guide&lt;/a&gt; ready. It's like preparing their itinerary for a journey they don't know when. It’s actually a practical thing to do nowadays specially we all know how expensive burial services are and having our loved ones shoulder everything isn’t too nice, thus being prepared is the key and it is also making sure that we’ll have a decent wake and burial, well, just in case. &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-1436130007730631277?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/04/funeral.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-3808937010351112983</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-04-03T11:30:54.151-07:00</atom:updated><title>for him</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Hubby's birthday just past without a gift from me, as usual I haven't got him a gift from all the planning and scouting! Though he's not fond of receiving gifts actually, he'd rather give than receives and at times when he receives presents during his special day, sometimes he'll even get mad! would you believe?! or maybe he's just shy or something whenever he receives one. So for this year, I'm having a hard time thinking of what I'll get him, I guess I'll just cook a very special dinner for us. But I'm still hoping someday I'll be able to get one of those awesome &lt;a href="http://www.thesource.ca/estore/category.aspx?language=en-CA&amp;amp;catalog=Online&amp;amp;category=GIFTS-HIM"&gt;gifts for him&lt;/a&gt; ! that he'll definitely love! :)&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-3808937010351112983?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/04/for-him.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-3252914240918763724</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:28:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-04-03T11:28:45.061-07:00</atom:updated><title>summer must have!</title><description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CLFzthCp4LM/T3tBQ6Ai9cI/AAAAAAAABZc/-XV_0L86qNE/s1600-h/227197_10150173430201693_24902886692_6987329_5010738_n%25255B2%25255D.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="227197_10150173430201693_24902886692_6987329_5010738_n" border="0" alt="227197_10150173430201693_24902886692_6987329_5010738_n" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-d7YTSkgfU2s/T3tBR03yBZI/AAAAAAAABZk/-R6mH_2EH_w/227197_10150173430201693_24902886692_6987329_5010738_n_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RUZ61BPKqqw/T3tBTJAX6HI/AAAAAAAABZs/biIljNyI6h4/s1600-h/227197_10150173430191693_24902886692_6987327_5276000_n%25255B2%25255D.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="227197_10150173430191693_24902886692_6987327_5276000_n" border="0" alt="227197_10150173430191693_24902886692_6987327_5276000_n" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-y4H-f5L3Img/T3tBUqzYQGI/AAAAAAAABZ0/E9eJYZ78eVo/227197_10150173430191693_24902886692_6987327_5276000_n_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RxOnhmnKxBI/T3tBVlVnaXI/AAAAAAAABZ8/8YfaTNy1w4Y/s1600-h/227197_10150173430196693_24902886692_6987328_5574197_n%25255B2%25255D.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="227197_10150173430196693_24902886692_6987328_5574197_n" border="0" alt="227197_10150173430196693_24902886692_6987328_5574197_n" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AzF5pBXFAZA/T3tBWirXq5I/AAAAAAAABaE/mGGxJhCd6Po/227197_10150173430196693_24902886692_6987328_5574197_n_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p align="left"&gt;With scorching weather and unbearable sun’s ray… we all need awesome eye protection! And here’s what I found online that are really great to boot!&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-3252914240918763724?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/04/summer-must-have.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-d7YTSkgfU2s/T3tBR03yBZI/AAAAAAAABZk/-R6mH_2EH_w/s72-c/227197_10150173430201693_24902886692_6987329_5010738_n_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-8332356325852469373</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:11:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-04-03T09:11:57.181-07:00</atom:updated><title>web conferencing</title><description>&lt;p&gt;With a very competitive business and technology environment nowadays, &lt;a href="http://www.actconferencing.com/services/web-conference/web-conferencing.aspx"&gt;web conferencing services&lt;/a&gt; is not a new thing, but it's getting better and has many more add on features to make you more competitive - the company that offers Video conference I mean. Anyways, I remember how we used this Audio conferencing during the time that I was still working; we couldn't let a day pass without a conference online since the top leaders were based in another country and most of our customers were also in another. That is why this technology is a must for us whenever we discuss business and orders approval, it's very fast and efficient way of communicating compared to other way of correspondence. That is why, the one who is in charge of the system is the one responsible for finding the best company that offers such a service. And since I'm the one in charge in sales, I also have my share of thoughts of what ideas and features we need in order to fully use the said system that makes our business dealing and communications even better than the usual. And speaking of companies that offers such great features, the Conference Group is one of the best and very dedicated to offering a wide variety of great features!&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-8332356325852469373?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/04/web-conferencing.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>2</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-3258888588003576283</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:10:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-04-03T09:10:03.873-07:00</atom:updated><title>nineteen minutes</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://media-cache5.pinterest.com/upload/191966002836188113_91YnKU4g_f.jpg" width="349" height="527" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Promised myself a slow-down Holy week. After days of busyness, guess I deserve a break to give time for this season. And yes, I’m looking forward to reading a new book too! This Jodi Picoult book from a friend is my next! :)&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-3258888588003576283?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/04/nineteen-minutes.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-2750868304328592079</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:01:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-26T00:01:10.507-07:00</atom:updated><title>Be Practical! Rent an Apartment in Seattle Today</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Seattle_-_garden_apartments_at_18th_and_Spruce.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image002" border="0" alt="clip_image002" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-noGt1osR7_Y/T3AUNBRCbHI/AAAAAAAABZE/mgvp7r0ZCs4/clip_image002%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Image via &lt;a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Seattle_-_garden_apartments_at_18th_and_Spruce.jpg"&gt;Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Whether you are a recent college graduate or a professional moving to a new location, you may be considering your housing options. Many people may think that actually owning your own home or condo is the best option, this may not always be the case. Renting may be the more practical option for you.   &lt;br /&gt;As with any major life decisions, you should look at your particular situation, as well as the pros and cons of renting. Without leaning one way or the other, the following will provide a good overview of all the situations and possibilities of the rent vs. own scenario.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cons&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Obviously, when you are renting you will not be accruing any equity as you would by owning.    &lt;br /&gt;Other cons of renting an apartment can include:&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;ul&gt;   &lt;li&gt;Deposits may come with rentals that may not be refundable. These deposits may be for things such as cleaning and pets. &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;  &lt;ul&gt;   &lt;li&gt;Living in an apartment complex puts you in very close proximity with your neighbors. Unfortunately, some complexes may not be very sound proof, meaning you may hear more noise from your neighbors that you wouldn’t like. &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;  &lt;ul&gt;   &lt;li&gt;Parking spaces may be at a premium. Most complexes allow at least one space per units; however, you may find complexes or buildings that provide no parking at all. &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pros&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;One of the very best things about renting an apartment is the cost. Generally, renting an apartment is much less than owning a home. You may be able to find apartments that include utilities and other such expenses in the monthly rental amount.    &lt;br /&gt;Other positive options you may find when considering renting Denver, Chicago or &lt;a href="http://seattle.forrent.com/"&gt;Seattle apartments&lt;/a&gt; (and of course, any other areas), include:&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;ul&gt;   &lt;li&gt;Lawn maintenance, as well as many other maintenance chores, is done by the management. Imagine never having to mow a lawn or shovel a sidewalk. &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;  &lt;ul&gt;   &lt;li&gt;Depending on the apartment complex, you may have access to many &lt;a href="http://apartments.about.com/od/glossar1/g/amenities.htm"&gt;amenities&lt;/a&gt; that you may not have with owning your own home. These can include pools, tennis courts, fitness centers and more! &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;  &lt;ul&gt;   &lt;li&gt;With apartment living, it is easier to move than if you owned a home. Once your lease is up, you can simply pack up and move. This is especially important if you have a job or profession that may require you to transfer to different locations on a regular basis. &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;  &lt;p&gt;As you can see, there are many things to consider when you are choosing your next living situation. Carefully examine your individual situation and you’ll be able to find the best one for you.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-2750868304328592079?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/03/be-practical-rent-apartment-in-seattle.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-noGt1osR7_Y/T3AUNBRCbHI/AAAAAAAABZE/mgvp7r0ZCs4/s72-c/clip_image002%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-7486163114473394856</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:38:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-26T08:34:41.873-07:00</atom:updated><title>Employees Should Be Aware of Before Signing Contracts</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/62252479@N06/6204541368"&gt;&lt;img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Cv0HBGGCo3I/T2FWOlsFmAI/AAAAAAAABYk/GctZ-RX_Cz0/clip_image001%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Employment Exhibition (Photo credit: &lt;a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/62252479@N06/6204541368"&gt;Modern_Language_Center&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Signing a new contract can be an emotional moment - whether you are extending your employment or have a new job, you are sure to be full of emotion and eager to finish the deal. There are some things you should consider before you sign however, as most contracts cannot easily be broken once you have accepted them.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;First, check the job security. Do you have a fixed term? How much notice will you have if your employer doesn't need your services anymore? How much notice do you need to give? Make sure the answers to these questions suits your circumstances. &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Next, look at your &lt;a href="http://www.dol.gov/whd/minwage/america.htm"&gt;pay and any bonuses&lt;/a&gt;. How much will you be paid, and when? Are any bonuses guaranteed, or what factors are they based on? If you have performance-based bonuses, who will decide if you have performed as expected, and how? You also need to see if the bonuses are guaranteed for the length of your employment or if your employer can withdraw them whenever they need too. Knowing where you stand will help you if you ever need to consult &lt;a href="http://www.pulgininorton.com/"&gt;Massachusetts Workers Comp Lawyers&lt;/a&gt; or any other attorney over your rights.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Read your job description! While you are likely to have read a job description when you applied, and discussed the role and responsibilities at interview, you need to read the final description and make sure it meets what you expected. Discuss any added responsibilities, and make sure you are happy to do this job for the length of the contract.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Check any additional clauses which may affect your plans. For example, if you are planning on working a second job, you need to make sure your contract does not forbid this. You also need to see if the employer stakes a claim on any inventions or creative efforts you come up with during your employment. If so, you'll need to declare anything you are already working on, or your company may be able to claim some of the profits or copyright.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Are you subject to any post-employment restrictions ? These can prevent you from working with any contacts you make through your employment, or any of your employer's clients, for a period after your employment ceases. This needs to be a reasonable length of time. One or two years is standard - if you plan on consulting afterwards, this can be an important clause.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Finally, look at what happens if your employer is bought by another company. Will your contract continue, or be terminated? Once you've answered these questions, you can attempt to negotiate with your employer, or accept the contract if you are happy. Good luck and congratulations on your new job!&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-7486163114473394856?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/03/employees-should-be-aware-of-before.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Cv0HBGGCo3I/T2FWOlsFmAI/AAAAAAAABYk/GctZ-RX_Cz0/s72-c/clip_image001%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-4979602163324738922</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:42:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T23:44:26.374-07:00</atom:updated><title>beds</title><description>&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"&gt;If you happens to have a two kid in tow, I suggest you better get one of those customized beds complete with &lt;a href="http://www.foambymail.com/memory-foam-toppers.html"&gt;memory foam toppers&lt;/a&gt; for them. As from my experience, my sister and I grew up sharing this kind of bed, although compare to the bunk beds nowadays, ours was kind of bulky and plain/dull looking, but nevertheless, definitely sturdy! we actually out grew that bed and it was handed over to our cousins. Anyways, going back to the available looks of bunk beds today, now it's more on the stylish side, basically the colors are now louder and the edges are not the basic stereo-type and all. And the ones being offered today are actually multi-functional! it has build in cabinets and some have pull-out beds that can accommodate another person! perfect for slumber party of your kids! The thing is, sometimes I wonder why our bunk bed were not as playful as to what is in now. Probably if the one we have is loudly colored and was sort of jazz up and all, most probably I'd have that thing treasured and who knows, we might just use it for our future kids too! Though we can have that thing modified or something, oh well, we'll probably just buy since it's kind of cheap from &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 11px; "&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.foambymail.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-4979602163324738922?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/03/beds.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-2536482834663529325</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:34:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-07T18:35:00.464-08:00</atom:updated><title>Facts About Foreign Exchange</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TFIFx_Trading_Forex.JPG"&gt;&lt;img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image002" border="0" alt="clip_image002" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qhsVoZ-k2cM/T1ga0LgyaqI/AAAAAAAABYQ/l7MZYT6isuQ/clip_image002%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Image via &lt;a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TFIFx_Trading_Forex.JPG"&gt;Wikipedia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;If you are considering investing money in the Forex, it’s important to know as much as you can about it. While it can be a great way to make money, you'll also find that it’s very easy to lose money, if you don't know what you are doing. Here are some facts about Forex to help you build your knowledge.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Forex Facts You Should Know&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;You don't have to pay commission on Forex. This is the main reason why it is preferable to equity trading. You can easily make money while trading Forex, because of the easy access to information and live updates online. The US dollar, Japanese yen, Euro, British pound, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar and Swiss franc are the top 10 currencies. Try &lt;a href="http://www.ufxmarkets.com/"&gt;Forex Trading on ufxmarkets.com&lt;/a&gt; to see how each currency is doing.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;The US dollar is the most popular currency by far - it is involved in over 90 percent of the daily Forex transactions. It's worth learning the &amp;quot;typical&amp;quot; US dollar rates first, as most users will trade primarily in this currency.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;The Forex market has some &lt;a href="http://www.euromoney.com/Article/2477687/Category/16/ChannelPage/3301/Euromoney-FX-survey-2010-The-chasing-pack-narrows-the-gap.html"&gt;big institutions&lt;/a&gt; that trade daily, and make up over 73 percent of daily trading. HSBC, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Chase, and Citigroup are some of the most active.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Despite being a worldwide marketplace, traders can be anywhere in the world, there are some Forex hotspots. London, Frankfurt, Sydney, Tokyo, and New York are the most active hubs for lively Forex.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;The Forex marketplace has a daily turnover of around 1.9 trillion US dollars. This is huge - for comparison, the New York Stock Exchange has a daily turnover of 28 billion US dollars. &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;These are some useful &lt;a href="http://www.ufxmarkets.com/"&gt;facts about Foreign Exchange&lt;/a&gt; that can help you become a better trader. Use these facts to your advantage to help you make money through Forex.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tips for Success in Forex&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;The Swiss franc is a currency preferred by the risk-aversive. It tends to be a very safe currency, and quite low-profile - but avoiding risks does limit your potential profits. &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Watching the news, helps you gain insights on the latest Forex trends. In-depth news programs often cover the Forex market, and will also give you valuable tips about the conditions worldwide. When you learn how to &lt;a href="http://www.investorguide.com/igu-article-282-forex-basics-the-basics-of-currency-fluctuations.html"&gt;predict currency changes,&lt;/a&gt; this can be valuable.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;There are hundreds of pieces of software and websites designed to help you make money through Forex, along with offering other useful tools such as, tracking and alerts. Each piece of software will have its benefits - try a few out to see which you find easiest to use, and which suits your style of trading. You can also use charts which show the most used &lt;a href="http://www.forexontop.com/"&gt;applications&lt;/a&gt; to find new software for Forex.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-2536482834663529325?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/03/facts-about-foreign-exchange.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qhsVoZ-k2cM/T1ga0LgyaqI/AAAAAAAABYQ/l7MZYT6isuQ/s72-c/clip_image002%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-7506845628515564014</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:01:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-05T01:01:58.537-08:00</atom:updated><title>What Is an Email Fax Service</title><description>&lt;p&gt;When faxing first became the preferred way of sending documents across the country quickly, they required &lt;a href="http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/fax/fax-machine.htm"&gt;standard telephone lines and fax machines&lt;/a&gt; for both the recipient and the sender. Once the Internet became mainstream and more people were getting rid of standard telephone landlines, fewer people were able to send or receive faxes the traditional way.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Still, many companies require this method for receiving documents. Fortunately companies that offer email fax services such as, online &lt;a href="http://www.metrofax.com/"&gt;email fax services by Metrofax&lt;/a&gt;, have provided a solution for those that don't have the phone line or don't want to absorb the cost of purchasing a fax machine.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XF8nmtVDHIM/T1SA_b2mwCI/AAAAAAAABXc/UE_g7QHBcq0/s1600-h/clip_image001%25255B3%25255D.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image001" border="0" alt="clip_image001" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q7ErLLBMSGg/T1SBBGgmymI/AAAAAAAABXk/TSUkEkYU9ZY/clip_image001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Image from &lt;a href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3250/2977711779_0f058a7230.jpg"&gt;Flickr&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;h5&gt;Differences Between Traditional and Email Faxing&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;As mentioned above, if you wanted to send or received a traditional fax from home, you would need certain equipment to do so. At bare minimum, you would need a fax machine, a telephone landline and a paper document. To send a fax with the machine, you would place your important document in the tray, call the recipient, and press the Send button.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Conversely, email faxing doesn't require any of this equipment. You don't need a fax machine, a telephone landline, or even the document in physical, printed form. Instead, you need Internet access, whether dial-up, DSL or cable, an email fax service account, and the document in digital form. Since all requirements are digital, you can send faxes from any computer connected to the Internet and not just from home.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;After signing up for your account, you can send the digital document, whether in PDF, DOC or other formats, straight to the recipient's fax machine using your email. You can even receive faxes in your email from fax machines. Good email fax services also include faxing from mobile devices and smartphones.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;h5&gt;Are Email Fax Services Right for You?&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Email fax services aren't for everyone. If you already have a fax machine and a telephone landline, you are set to send and receive faxes the traditional way. Signing up for an email fax account would be an unnecessary expense.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;However, if you do not have a landline or a fax machine, it is often cheaper to get an email fax account rather than buying the equipment. Most online faxing companies offer multiple levels for payments. They have cheaper accounts for individuals that don't fax very often, medium accounts for small businesses, and bigger accounts for corporations. Some companies even offer free trials if you are not entirely sure if email faxing is right for you.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-7506845628515564014?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/03/what-is-email-fax-service.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q7ErLLBMSGg/T1SBBGgmymI/AAAAAAAABXk/TSUkEkYU9ZY/s72-c/clip_image001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667390894975073729.post-8885727044849317759</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:59:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-02T05:07:23.917-08:00</atom:updated><title>time for a new bed</title><description>&lt;span class="Apple-style-span"   style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"&gt;The husband and I are thinking of buying a new bed. It has been like almost six years and we both think that it's about time to change and get the most reliable brand there is. Been hearing so many good reviews and stumbled upon reviews about &lt;a href="http://www.tranquilitymattress.com/cms/HowLatexWorks_8.aspx"&gt;article on how latex mattresses work&lt;/a&gt; and the positive effects it offers specially for those who long for a very good night sleep. Hopefully we'd be able to find the most cheapest latex mattress supplier so we can at least save and be able to buy other stuff like new pillows, beddings and even a new bedside table to boot!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3667390894975073729-8885727044849317759?l=www.koolstory.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.koolstory.com/2012/03/time-for-new-bed.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (jonah cuadante)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item></channel></rss>

