Post # 79 Television

I checked out Hulu.com and Tv.com and found that my favorite show, Lost, is available on these sites. The full episodes are available as are clips from the show. Hulu.com has all of the six seasons available to watch. Tv.com has only the latest season available.

I have never watched a tv show on my cell phone. I am not interested in doing this because the screen is so small on my phone. I would much rather watch tv on a big screen.

There are no streaming programs or user channels that I watch. I have never posted videos to a site.

Post # 74 Social Petworking

Both of my dogs have profiles on Dogster.com. The registration process was easy and the website has many great features. This website has everything; you can look up information on dog breeds, there are blogs and forums, dog photos, and local community information.

My dog's pages:
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/473149
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/473183

Post #73 Losing a Friend

I searched the web for pet loss and came across some websites that I think would be helpful to pet owners. One of them is www.petloss.com, this website has message boards, a chat room, and the Monday Pet Loss Candle Ceremony. Another website, www.aplb.org The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement, has links to information on pet loss, and you can post a memorial. I'm not sure if these are well known organizations. I would recommend these websites to others because they seem to be very informational and supportive.

Post # 72 Pet Health Online

According to DogAge my dog Sasha who is 6 years old is 33 years old in people years. She is 8.2 years younger than the average DogAge for her breed. I learned that since she is over 6 years old I should take her to the vet twice a year instead of only once a year.

Post # 71 Finding a Pet

I took the pet picker quiz and it said a cat would be right for me. I don't think my dogs would be very happy with me if I got a cat. I tried Petfinder and Pet Harbor to search for adoptable pets and found both of these websites to be a great resource. I will definitely use one of these websites the next time I am looking for a pet.

Post # 59 Money & Finance

After reading the article on How Credit Scores Work, I learned that some credit card companies have a policy of universal default. What this means is that if you default on a different loan then the interest rate on your credit card can rise. I had no idea that some companies do that.

I have never created a budget plan. I have thought about it but I just don't have the time to sit down and make one.

I like being able to access my info on the TCDRS website. There is a guide to member benefits that is very helpful to understanding how your retirement plan works.

Post 58: Money & Finance

My bank does offer online banking but I do not use it. I pay my bills online on the website that I am paying the bill for.
I am going to try using Wesabe to manage my budget. It looks like it is very user-friendly and should help me out in figuring out where I spend my money.
As for ways to cut back on spending, I already buy some generic drugs and store-brand items at the grocery store. I am going to try to stop buying so much bottled water.