Untitled Jersey City Project: More Than Just A Buzz -More than Just An Action-Drama Series!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Untitled Jersey City Project. All opinions are 100% mine.

FX TV Networks is no doubt creating quite a buzz about the soon-to-hit air drama and action series which is yet to be titled. Yes, you read it right! It is still untitled and that’s where the entire buzz is coming from!

 

Called for now as "Untitled Jersey City Project”, Fox Entertainment’s FX Networks has put together eight short form episodes of the series, unfinished, untitled, and termed a ‘work in progress’ – an experimental television drama and action series. Premiered during the last Emmy Awards and directed by Daniel Minahan (who also directed the highly rated “True Blood” and “Game of Thrones”) the Untitled Jersey City Project promises to be another exciting television series everyone should look forward to watching. But, the most intriguing aspect of this experimental project is the fact that it will be the first ever series that aims to combine the real life experience and audience participation generated only by reality television shows with the excitement and mystery of a cloak and dagger drama series.

Consider for example the series location – the action revolves around the fast developing coastline of Jersey City which in real life has been attracting hordes of high end developers and foreign financiers lately. (Jersey City was a miserable place of urban decay in the 1970’s. It was shrouded with corruption and run by a local administration well known for backroom deals and cronyism.)  The Untitled Jersey City Project chronicles the development of waterfront stadium along the harbor facing Manhattan and in great similarity to actual developments in the Jersey City coastline. The story centers around two young Jersey upstart architects hired by a real estate tycoon to design Waterfront Field. To give it the twists and twits of the old game, the story presents a rich and mysterious Taiwanese couple who finance the Jersey City tycoon, an undercover FBI agent acting as the tycoon’s driver, a newspaper reporter bent on discovering and exposing the tycoon’s illegal activities, corrupt union men working in cahoots with the developer, and a budding but already corrupted local politician to complete the scene. In short, this is all about a new game to gain fame and fortune using the old rules reminiscent of the old Jersey City in real life!

Preview Episode 2 of this yet to be titled television series and see for yourself what the buzz is all about. Watch it here!

 

Here is the most exciting part about this project! You can help name the show and possibly get acknowledged for providing the appropriate name for the series. This is your chance to have a short lived shot  at fame and stardom yourself. Just hush over the Untitled Jersey City Project page and submit as many entries as you like.

Wait, there's more to this project than what everybody else know ! If you wish to try your hand at script writing and want to put your skills to a test, why don't you join in this work-in-progress drama and submit your own ideas or screenplay about where the story should go! They have developed three scenes where you can contribute your own input. Who knows this could be your own long hoped for instant road to fame and fortune!

Please watch the episode teasers and share with me your thoughts. Tell me what you honestly feel about this upcoming series.

Net 10 is Going Social This October!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Net10. All opinions are 100% mine.

Net 10, one of the leading mobile virtual network operators in the country, is going social! Nope, I don't mean going social as in joining the social networking sites (Net 10 is already in Face Book, Twitter and You Tube – don’t forget to like them!) I mean Net 10 has put together the most perfect combination of phone models and virtual network services for all those helpless romantics who simply can’t live without buzzing their social networking buddies every single minute of the day! This October Net 10 is adding a new line up of affordable Net 10 phones containing features perfect for social networking bugs and heavy phone users as well.
Introducing the next Generation of Social Communication – the affordable LG Optimus Net!
Net 10 has included LG Optims Net to its line up of phone models starting this October. Described by PC Mag as one of the Best Android Phones and included in its Top 10 Best Touch Screen Phones, the LG Optimus Net incorporates the LG Social + a proprietary widget which combines all the popular networking site portals in a single application right on the phone’s home screen. With a single tap, users can simultaneously update their status on Face Book and Twitter while reading the feeds of their social networking buddies on the same screen.
Priced at only $ 149.99, LG Optimus Net is the perfect gadget for the 48% of Americans aged 18 to 34 year olds who check Face Book on waking up! And here’s the best part – you can avail of Net 10’s flat rate of $50 a month for unlimited voice, text, mobile web and 411 calls for 30 days with a nation wide network. For the more budget conscious, Net 10 has several Easy Minutes Plans where you can buy additional minutes in bundles of 50, 100, and 150 minutes (at only $0.06 to $0.75 per minute) anytime and anywhere using your Net 10 phones or through the Net 10 web site. Here’s another beautiful thing about Net 10’s Easy Minutes plan – remaining minutes are automatically carried over to the next month for as long as the phone remains active. Long distance calls are also available at only $0.75 cents per minute to 75 other countries. here's more good news! If you happen to have friends and families in neighboring Canada and Mexico that you constantly communicate with, Net 10 can provide you with a special number through which they can call you for free! Put them all together and you have a perfect means to remain connected with everyone that matters in your life - at the cheapest price possible!
Net 10 has a wide array of pre-paid phone models you can choose from. They have models with the most basic features starting at $39.99 to models with the most sophisticated features like the LG Optimus Net. At Net 10 you can choose the phone and the minutes you want to fit into your specific needs or go with your budget. And the best part of all is the fact that there are no contracts, no bills, no evils that go with any pre-paid phone or plan that you choose.
Here  are more reasons why Net 10 is the best option for you. Listen to Net 10's Rob outline the superb benefits of Net 10 prepaid plans:

What Rob has to say

Don't just take our word for it. Listen to what a real Net 10 customer has to say about it:

Real NET10 customer

You need not wait till things get more financially burdensome before looking for cheaper alternatives of remaining connected to your friends and family. Switch to Net 10 now and experience the difference. Simply buy a Net 10 prepaid phone and choose the minute plan suitable to your needs. There are no contracts, no pesky bills, and no evil at all that goes with any Net 10 plan. 

K-12 Education in Russia and the United States - A Comparative View

K-12 education (primary to secondary education) in Russia is different from that of the United States in structure as well in many other aspects. In fact, the whole educational systems of both are distinctly dissimilar. But before we delve into a detailed discussion of their structural differences, it would be interesting to show some recent statistics related to education in both countries.

Russia is known for having a long tradition of providing high quality education to all its citizens. Its educational system has consistently produced an almost 100% literacy rate in most recent years.  Based on UNESCO statistics for 2009 for example, Russia ranked #13 in the world together with two other countries namely Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan with a literacy rate of 99.5%. This is higher than those of most European countries even that of the United States.  In this same survey, the United States scored a flat literacy rate of 99 % and is ranked #20 together with 25 other countries.

Another revealing statistic came from an international study of Math and Science achievement levels among 8th graders (the International Math and Science Study done by the Trends in Mathematics and Science Study or TIMSS in 2007) worldwide. (TIMMS was developed by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement or IEA).

In this study Russia’s 8^th graders ranked #9 globally. Comparatively, American 8^th graders ranked lower at #11. The 1995 statistics were even worst for the American 8^th graders. In that year (1995), the Russian students ranked 14 while the American students were way below at # 40. Although there was a marked improvement by American students from 1995 to 2007, their poor performance never-the-less left them out of the top 10 and continued to raise concern among American educators especially so since the United States spends 5.7% of its GDP on education compared to only 3.8% by Russia.

American students fared even worst than their Russian counterparts in reading achievement. In the International Student Achievement in Reading study conducted in 2006 by the IEA Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) among students with 4 years of formal education (Grade 4), Russian students topped the study while their American counterparts ranked way below at #18.  This is dismally lower than the results achieved by grade 4 students from Hong Kong (#2) and Singapore (#3) who shared the top three positions with Russia (#1).

Amazingly, the structure of the educational system of both Russia and the United States are essentially the same. Both were patterned after the educational system in Germany although each one has made some modifications through the years.

Compulsory education in Russia is for 11 years and starts at the age of 6 up to 17 years old and consists of Primary, Basic Secondary, and Upper Secondary. Primary school is for 4 years from Grade 1 to Grade 4. This is followed by 5-year Basic Secondary School (Grades 5 – 9). From Basic Secondary, the student takes the 2 year Upper Secondary school Grades 10 – 11).

Compulsory education in the United States spans 12 years (longer than Russia by 1 year) starting at the age of 5 to 18 years old. Elementary School is for 6 years and starts at Kindergarten to Grade 5. This is followed by 3 years of Middle School from Grade 6 to Grade 8. After which, the students spend 4 years in High School from Grade 9 to Grade 12. Elementary and Middle School comprise the primary education and High School represents the Secondary level.

With very little difference in the educational system of both countries, one can only wonder why

Russians students are faring better than American students in Math, Science, and Reading standardized global achievement tests.

Get Rid of Monthly Phone Bill Nightmares? Switch to Net10 Now!

This post brought to you by Net10. All opinions are 100% mine.

I know how it is every time your monthly phone bill gets into your mailbox! 


Your heart starts pumping hard. Your blood pressure starts to rise! You ask yourself - should you or shouldn’t you open the bill now? Your mind starts racing fast! Are you going to be in for another surprise? Will you get into another big fight with the phone company’s customer service guys over this new bill?

Believe me I know the feeling because I’ve been there myself. I even had to pay horrible fees when I finally lost  patience with them and decided to pre-terminate my contract! And when I contested the additional fees, my credit score got hit! Whew, what a nightmare indeed! But I found myself a solution. I discovered Net10 and switched to it fast. Today the monthly surprises and phone bill nightmares are gone! 

In my line of work, I use my phone a lot talking to my clients from various parts of the country. So, I availed of the Net10 Unlimited Plan. With this plan, I got free nationwide coverage with crystal-clear reception and easy connectivity. The plan serves my needs perfectly since it comes with unlimited talk time, unlimited text, and unlimited data transfers all for only a fixed monthly rate of  $50. Can you beat that? I can even make long distance calls to over 75 countries - not for free of course but for only 15 cents a minute! What really thrilled me with this plan is the fact that there is no contract, no worrisome monthly bills, and no credit checks at all! 


They also have other plans to suit your needs and your budget. They have the 'Pay As You Go' plans. Their 'Easy Minutes Plan'  where you can buy 200 minutes for only $15 is perfect for less active users; or, buy 300 minutes for only $30. You can add minutes as you need them in bundles of 50, 100, and 150 minutes online or through their authorized dealers nationwide. Watch the Net10 commercial below to get a better picture.

Cute NET10 commercial

There is a catch though. You need to buy a Net10 phone first. But this was not a problem for me. I sold mine easily at eBay and used the proceeds for my new phone. And, yes, you need not worry  because they have a whole line up of phones from simple phones for simple needs at under $15 to the top of the line models ... all from trusted phone manufacturers only like  LG, Kyocera, Motorola, Samsung, and Nokia.

But don't just take my word for it. Examine all the 10 reasons why you should  switch to Net10 immediately. Watch the video below before making that big switch.

Still unconvinced? Watch and listen to what a real Net10 customer has to say. 

Real NET10 customer

Oh yes, before I forget.  You can check Net10 out on Facebook and/or follow them on Twitter.

Trouble On The Road? - Contact RepairPal!

More often than not, car troubles appear when you least expect them...and almost always, - in isolated places where help is nowhere to be found! Well, worry no longer because RepairPal is here!





RepairPal is an online auto resource site which is free and easy to use. It provides you with the most accurate and complete information on auto repair and maintenance. Whatever your car trouble needs may be, RepairPal can provide you with the best options to get yourself out of the sticky situation you got yourself in. Be it a roadside breakdown, an auto emergency, or simple car maintenance problems, RepairPal is there to help 24/7. The site offers a directory of more than 287,000 local mechanics whose locations are even provided with Google maps! RepairPal will also help you get immediate road assistance by providing you information on the nearest tow truck services.

RepairPal stands for total Car Care Confidence, as their slogan goes! It helps car owners save money by fair service price estimates. (You'd know the right amount to pay before you even bring your car to a shop.) With almost 300,000 mechanics in their directory complete with updated user reviews, you'll get the right mechanic, in the right place, at the right price. (No more rip offs!)

Here's more good news for car owners! You can now bring RepairPal with you where ever you go!  RepairPal has a mobile application for iPhones and andrioids which you can download for free. With RepairPal on your mobiles, you can now get behind the wheels with total confidence that assistance will be just one touch away! (RepairPal covers every zip code in the U.S.)


To sum it all up, RepairPal can provide you with accurate repair cost estimates, help you find a reliable mechanic, provide you with emergency road assistance, help you keep track of your car's health, provides you tips and information on proper car maintenance, and many more useful information that will help you gain that total confidence every time you get behind the wheels for your daily grind.

RepairPal is a must for all car owners. Visit the site now and sign up. It's totally free. Don't forget to download the  RepairPal Mobile app for your mobile phones so you will always have a guardian angel when you hit the road!

EC Plaza - 15 Years Of Providing An Excellent Global B2B Marketplace

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Need to source out cheaper supplies and components for a competitive edge?

Searching for new products to market?

Whether you are a buyer sourcing out quality and reliable products and services, or a seller hoping to extend your marketing reach beyond your own borders, or a start up business looking for new products to market, EC Plaza is definitely the company for you!

EC Plaza is a B2B (business-to-business) global marketplace. It is an online trading venue where buyers and sellers get to meet with ease...and, for free!


This year, EC Plaza is celebrating its 15th Anniversary as a premium global trading marketplace ...15 years of successfully putting together global buyers and suppliers...15 years of helping both big and small businesses to achieve a truly global reach for their products and services sans the strain on their marketing budgets...15 excellent years of helping big and small manufacturers find cheap and reliable sources of raw materials and supplies for their manufacturing requirements!

Manufacturers need not waste their valuable financial assets to go on expensive trips just to source out new suppliers of those much needed products and services,... and sellers need not spend a fortune to conduct  world wide promotional tours just to introduce your company and products! EC Plaza does that for you...for free! Yup! There are no strings attached at all. You simply need to register at their website and you can already advertise your product for free!  Your free membership allows you to also search their database for products, services, or companies that your own business may require! Here's another additional benefit to all registered members of their B2B site...they get to download their live messenger service to chat with potential buyers or suppliers thus saving you much time and resources.

Here are the benefits you get for a free membership:

1. Your own free website - You get a free website where you can upload your company profile and producs and generate your own sales lead!
2. You get free Inquiries Worldwide - At no expense to you at all, you can reach out to thousands of prospective buyers from all over the world.
3. Live Messenger service for free -  You may download their PC080 messenger apllication to chat directly with your potential buyers and sellers in real time to close deals faster!
4. Get Updates - You will receive daily trade alerts and a listing of new buyers and sellers. You will also receive the EC Plaza Monthly Update containing new trade trends and the latest news in the marketplace!

If these are not good enough for you, you can try EC Plaza's pre-paid premium services where you can get a load of  additional marketing premiums that goes along with the package (and includes genuine sales leads that you can convert into real business).

You will never go wrong with EC Plaza which has 15 years of providing an excellent trading platform for both small and big businesses world wide. They scrutinize every product before they are allowed to be listed on their site. They make sure none of the products listed are fake or infringe on any intellectual property rights!

Get an edge over your competitors today! Incorporate a B2B marketing strategy to your company's drive now. Sign up with EC Plaza! It's free!

My Top Entrecard Droppers For The Month of April, 2011

Yes, not 10....not 20...but 50 top reciprocal droppers for April! They will part of my updated drop list! To all of you, thank you so much. In gratitude, I shall be a regular advertiser to your sites.

Allegro in Venice Rank 36 28 Drops

Art Shout! Rank 35 28 Drops

bethere2day Rank 6 30 Drops

Captchas Fun  Rank 13 29 Drops

Comedy Plus Rank 23 29 Drops

Con Artist Trickster Rank 46 26 Drops

Denford Magora's  Rank 47 26 Drops

Digital Rebel350 Rank 24 28 Drops

Business Books Rank 1 30 Drops

Online Bookstore Rank 2 30 Drops

Doc  Post Rank 40 27 Drops

Don E. Chute Rank 42 27 Drops

Enfotainer  Rank 11 30 Drops

First Door  Rank 18 29 Drops

Funky Town  Rank 27 28 Drops

Rambling Stuff Rank 29 28 Drops

Jell Stayer Blog Rank 33 28 Drops

Lainy's Musings Rank 43 26 Drops

Affiliate  Marketing Rank 39 27 Drops

Lion -CC- Autos Rank 41 27 Drops

Magnetic Air Rank 8 30 Drops

MIKE 'S PLACE Rank 28 28 Drops

Movies Info Hunt Rank 50 26 Drops

My Java Rosa Rank 26 28 Drops

My Opinion  Counts Rank 48 26 Drops

My second trial Rank 14 29 Drops

Namz Crypt Rank 17 29 Drops

Picture to People Rank 9 30 Drops

Random Ramblings Rank 22 29 Drops

Seek No More Rank 5 30 Drops

Small Town Mommy Rank 32 28 Drops

Smart Money Success Rank 4 30 Drops

Some Assembly  Rank 20 29 Drops

The Ad Master Rank 25  28 Drops

The Pond Rank 45 26 Drops

the way I see it Rank 30 28 Drops

Trade Forex  Rank 19 29 Drops

Transafric Blog Rank 31 28 Drops

Unofficial Chart Blog Rank 7 30 Drops

Urban Art Rank 21  29 Drops

J5Games Rank 49  26 Drops

a picture quiz Rank 10 30 Drops

Blogging For Blogger Rank 16 29 Drops

Gadgets for Blogger Rank 37 28 Drops

Gadgets Reviews Rank 24 29 Drops

Homes  Decorator Rank 12 30 Drops

Info  Global News Rank 15 29 Drops

Mario News Rank 44 26 Drops

Optimum  Nutrition  Rank 38 27 Drops

Free BlogspotTemplates Rank 51 26 Drops

These guys are real reciprocal droppers...thank you so much for dropping regularly.
I have updated my drop list, too! See if your site is in the list! Click here!