Almost everyone loves to be the recipient of free stuff. Free ringtones are no exception to this rule. Apple sells 30-second snippets of some of the favorite songs for iPhone users to download, but these ringtones are not free. While it is a nominal fee (typically about $1), free is free, and paying for a ringtone is paying for a ringtone. Besides the paid ringtones or free ringtones you can download online, your cell phone typically comes with free ringtones preloaded.
Free ringtones come in more varieties than 30-second snippets of a song you have to pay to obtain. Some of the options for free ringtones include top hit songs from the radio, TV show theme songs, funny sounds, and favorite sayings.

• Radio Songs

Whether your music genre of choice is country, top 40, pop, rock, or oldies, you can find a free ringtone to fit the bill. The newer the song is, the less likely it is that you will find the ringtone for free.

• TV Show Theme Songs

Some of your favorite songs may be theme songs to TV shows. Again, the older the TV show, the better your chances are of finding the theme online as a free ringtone.

• Funny Sounds

Free ringtones also come in a variety of funny noises and sounds. Some of them are so funny that when your phone starts “ringing” you’ll see people all around you wondering what the noise is and where it is coming from.

• Favorite Sayings

Whether you’re a child of the ’60, ‘70s, ‘80s or ‘90s, each era has its own set of lingo. You can find phrases, sayings, or expressions from certain time periods in the form of free ringtones. Imagine your phone saying “Dynomite” as it alerts you that someone is calling.

Traditionally, people think of banks as a place to put your money, and credit cards as a way to spend it, with debit cards being an interesting hybrid. They spend like a credit card, but draft out of your bank account. For many consumers, though, none of these options are good. Many people have difficulty tracking their spending with a debit card, and many don’t even qualify for a checking account. If this is you, don’t panic! You have other options.

Announcing a Prepaid Credit Card, ready to save the day! Prepaid credit cards come in many varieties, depending on what your needs are. If your employer wants you to set up direct deposit, but you can’t get a bank account, there is a prepaid credit card that would be perfect for you. If you want a way to do some online spending, but don’t like to deal with banks or credit card companies, you can use a prepaid credit card. Load up once, spend when you need to, and then reload if you need to spend more. If you are tired of bank fees, credit card fees, interest charges, and so forth, you can get a prepaid credit card with a one-time fee and then never pay fees again. No matter what your needs, if the banks don’t like you, or you don’t like them, there is probably a prepaid credit card that would be perfect for you.

Prepaid credit cards are a great way to control your budget, too. Ever try sticking to cash spending, only to find that all your cash disappears? Consider getting separate prepaid credit cards for each budget category, and use them to control your spending. Prepaid credit cards can be a great way to better control your finances. In short, prepaid credit cards can definitely come to your rescue!

The path to eliminating debt, much like the path to enlightenment, can be a road filled with obstacles, traps and pitfalls, or a freshly paved lane with nary a bump. However, unless you have a mystical method of foretelling lottery numbers, or unless your favorite rich uncle is on his death bed, you will need some kind of strategy for becoming debt free. Too often, going deeper into debt makes it ever harder to get out. Missed payments cause interest rates to increase, raising your monthly payment at the worst possible time. Let’s look at a couple ways with which to get rid of your debt once and for all.

1. Debt Consolidation

Most people with heavy debt burdens created their debt by utilizing a variety of credit products: cards, car loans, personal loans and more. For those with organizational problems, this profligacy makes missing a payment more likely, due to the sheer number of bills coming in. Moreover, psychologically, it can be isolating to think of yourself as one person battling several creditors. Consolidating your debt into one monthly payment can be more effective. Though you will end up paying the consolidation company a fee for doing so, they’ll be able to negotiate lower interest rates with your creditors and suspend late fees and over limit fees. In the end, consolidating will probably save you more money than it costs.

2. Limit Spending

Force yourself to list all of your monthly expenditures: car payment, house payment, cable bill, babysitter – everything. Once it’s all on paper in front of you, you must accept the reality of how much money is going out every month, and you’ll find it easier to reduce or eliminate certain items. However, if you don’t take this step, it will be harder to do. Looking at your expenses in the light of day gives you more power over them.

SAT testing season can be a stressful time for students and parents alike. The need for high scores to secure a spot in a prestigious university puts pressure on students to perform at their highest levels. Some students do very well with standardized tests, but for those who don’t, the pressure to do better can be burdensome. The good news is that there are many SAT prep resources available for students to improve scores and test-taking skills.

There are a number of books and CD/DVDs available for students who are motivated enough to study on their own. These can work well for some, though with regular schoolwork, homework and other pressures on students, it can be easy for these self-study courses to fall through the cracks.

Attending a SAT prep class, either in person or online, is an effective method because it requires a specific time commitment. There are also teachers, and sometime other students, to answer questions and discuss topics of concern. Signing up for one of these types of courses is often the best path for test success. Also, many courses will offer guarantees of higher scores and will refund tuition fees if scores don’t improve. This can be a nice guarantee for parents, ensuring that their money is being well spent.

Whatever the method, it is important to go into the test as prepared as possible. There are many fairly simple things any student can do to prepare. Review math formulas and principles. Study vocabulary words and review reading comprehension skills. Take practice tests often and focus on areas where scores are not improving. Most importantly, on the day of the test, stay calm and focused. Don’t let stress or anxiety distract you from reading each question carefully and considering each answer. Relax and focus and you should perform well!

You have a great job when suddenly your boss calls you into his office and lays you off. What do you do? Follow this guide and you’ll be prepared for the road ahead.

Step One: Kill with Kindness
After the big kiss-off, the first thing to do is – despite the almost overwhelming desire to stomp the floor and break all your former employer’s pencils – shake his hand. Always end on cordial note. Being nice may lead to new connections. In addition, being nice keeps security from escorting you off the premises.

Step Two: Gather the Troops
More than likely, you’ll have a day or two before you’re officially out of a job. Take that time to do work. Ignore those last calls or that spreadsheet. Instead, address your financial sandbags. Print out coupons on the office printer. File for unemployment. Do some research on ways to save money. Sites like moneysavingguide.com offer tips and tricks that will make the interim between jobs as painless as possible.

Step Three: Pillage!
Next, there are many tools that you will need and that your office has just laying around. Paper, for example. Most career experts will suggest on applying to at least twenty jobs per day. Even in the age of the Internet, some places will demand snail mail or at least a fax. A ream of paper is nothing to your employer whereas to you could be the ticket to your dream job! Also, get as much toilet paper as you can. Stores may charge up to $2.00 for a roll of toilet paper. Think of it as part of your severance package.

It’s going to be tough from here on out but if you took the time to stock up while you could, it will be a little easier. Good luck!

If you own a puppy or dog, you want to keep your pet safe, healthy, and happy. Fleas and ticks can make your dog miserable, as well as possibly cause serious illnesses. Frontline Plus, a once-a-month product, will help you protect your furry friend. Designed for topical application, Frontline Plus controls fleas and ticks, killing 100 percent of adult fleas within 18 hours and 100 percent of all ticks within 48 hours. Frontline Plus also has an ingredient to eliminate the flea eggs and larvae.

Available for use on all dogs over eight weeks old, Frontline Plus utilizes fipronil, a broad-spectrum insecticide and slow-acting poison, to destroy fleas and ticks, and s-methoprene, which kills flea eggs and larvae, preventing future infestations of these annoying pests. With Frontline Plus, the fipronil actually hyper-stimulates the fleas, so they will probably seem overactive just before they die. Frontline Plus also takes care of all four major ticks that can transmit Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Because the active ingredients stay in the sebaceous glands and are excreted through the hair follicles, Frontline Plus is continuously re-applied to the coat for lasting, waterproof protection throughout the month. Frontline Plus has been proven safe for puppies over eight weeks as well as lactating and pregnant dogs.

To apply Frontline Plus, separate your dog’s hair, place the applicator tip in between the shoulder blades and apply the entire vial in that location. Don’t rub in the solution, as that will lessen the effectiveness of the medication. With Frontline Plus, you can bath your pet as usual, but wait for at least 48 hours after the application for best results. Most people begin using Frontline Plus as the weather heats up, from early spring to late summer, since that is the prime time for fleas and ticks.

When unexpected expenses come up and you don’t have the cash you need, emergency loans can help you through the tough time. Things happen and we aren’t always financially prepared for them. Medical emergencies can take a toll on your pocketbook. Perhaps your car—your only transportation to your job—breaks down and needs a major repair. Your old refrigerator might suddenly give up and quit working.

Many people in the same situation as you have turned to emergency loans to help get them through a financial crunch. These might include single parents who find themselves short of money and are having trouble making ends meet until the end of the month, even finding it difficult to feed their children. Perhaps the utility bill needs to be paid, and the provider is threatening to turn off the power. Working students, part-time workers and minimum wage workers have tight budgets, and they may find themselves in need of some quick cash.

Emergency loans are a no-hassle way to get the money you need. Many lenders allow you to apply online. This means you don’t have to wait in any lines. You won’t have to provide multitudes of paperwork or fax documents to the bank. The online process also speeds up the loan process. Once you’ve filled out your application, which can be done in a matter of minutes, you will get an answer almost immediately. Upon approval of your loan, you’ll be told how much you can borrow and what your interest rate and fees are. A typical loan amount for these types of loans ranges from $250 to $2500.

Emergency loan companies also provide a variety of convenient payment options such as automatic withdrawl from your checking account or a payroll deduction. From the application process to making your payments, these loans are all about convenience and quick access to cash.

Marijuana has inspired a lot of artists to great heights. Now that the move toward legal marijuana is in full swing, that art can actually be a powerful force in changing cannabis policy. By combining interesting facts with a colorful presentation, these infographics make it easy to see the absurdities of prohibition. Be it the lost tax revenue, the absurd jail sentences, or the prohibition of medicine that upsets you, there is something here to help you prove your point.

What Time Is It?

Ask any stoner and they’ll tell you the same thing: it’s time that marijuana was legalized. But if you’ve never been convinced by the slack-jawed, baked musings of a political hippy, then maybe the numbers will change your mind. Check out the shifting scene of American drug politics, and make the decision for yourself.

Potential

During an economic period like the one we’re experiencing right now, politicians typically look for any way to increase revenue, and for a politician revenue equals taxes. The usual approach to this is simply to raise the existing taxes a little bit to gain money. What if, however, we were able to introduce a completely new market to tax? How much money could be gained that way? Now you know.

How It Works

I don’t think any of us need an infographic to let us know that marijuana makes people hungry, paranoid, or forgetful. But if you’re anything like me, you’ve always wondered why. If you’ve always been curious of what exactly is happening to your brain after you burn a bowl, here’s the answer.

State Laws Compared

Do you have glaucoma? How about insomnia? Well, what about anorexia, cancer, or AIDS? If you do, and you find some relief by smoking marijuana, then these are the places to look at. If one ounce is enough, these would all probably suit your needs. Otherwise, you might need to go buy a half pound in California or a “60 day supply” (think of the potential) in Washington.

National Pride

Everybody knows which countries smoke the most weed. Jamaica, the Netherlands, and Canada are clearly the world’s stoners, right? You might wanna check again, and get ready to give some props up for Papa New Guinea.

Modern Uses

It’s easy to forget that the cannabis plant is useful for more than just its buds. Cannabis may hold the answer to problems as far reaching as limited food supplies, to the energy crisis, to deforestation. If you consider yourself a political smoker, I suggest memorizing these numbers. They are very useful things to know when battling a drug warrior.

Total Effects

Where is the current marijuana plan taking us? We’re losing money, we’re throwing innocent people in jail, and we’re keeping sick people from getting the medicine they need. If you want to see the extent of the damage, look no further.

Unfair?

Making marijuana illegal is a pain for all stoners. The insult with the injury, however, comes in the fact that alcohol and tobacco are both perfectly legal. Where exactly does marijuana end up on the scale of “dangerous” drugs? Here’s the numbers.

Timeline

Finally, here it is. The complete compendium of the legal movement of marijuana through our country. From benign industrial product, to evil devil weed, and now at intriguing chemical intoxicant, see the progression of weed from the very beginning.

A staple of any cheesy movie set in the jungle is the scene where somebody falls victim to the enormous, man-eating plant. Obviously this scene is impossible, plants are still nowhere near the point of hunting or eating people, but its inspirations are as real as they are fascinating. Carnivorous plants, parasitic plants, and other violent flora are found on most continents, and by now have been fairly well documented. Here are some of the coolest.

Cape Sundew

Mostly insects, but can be “fed” larger prey such as very small tadpoles.


Sustenance.


Secretes succulent-looking droplets from the tendrils on its leaves which attract insects. Once the prey has landed for a drink, the sticky nature of the secretions immobilizes it while the tendrils and leaves curl up around it and digest.

— The impressive colors and the unique nature of the sundew’s feeding system make it appealing to both the eye and to the sense of imagination. As such, it is one of the most commonly cultivated carnivorous plants around. A tropical plant, originally sprouting in the Cape area of South Africa, this sundew appreciates warm temperatures, high humidity, and plenty of fresh insect life. Given its tendency to retain leaves and old branches, the plant can become quite woody and cluttered looking over time without constant attention.

Splendid Pitcher Plant

Insects, very small frogs, reptiles, or mammals (only the largest pitchers can trap and digest food larger than big insects).


Sustenance.


Lures insects to the rim of the pitcher with bright colors and a sweet smelling nectar. Both the rim and the inside of the pitcher are very slick, and once an insect has fallen into the depths of the plant it is digested by the enzymes within.

— The splendid pitcher plant is generally considered the largest and most attractive of the Nepenthaceae family, or “Old World” pitcher plants. Like most Old World pitchers, it is a climbing plant which uses surrounding trees and shrubbery for support and then sprouts a series of hanging pitchers from its foundation. Unfortunately, its conservation status is now at vulnerable owing mainly to the El Nino disaster of ‘98 and ‘99 and the dry-spell that followed it. When in the wild, it is not uncommon to find a splendid pitcher providing a home for a forest creature, despite the corrosive enzymes in the water. Most notably, a spider in the forests of Borneo has learned that by hiding inside the pitcher it can simply wait for insects to be lured and detained and then remove them from the water and chow down. The largest animal ever recorded living in one of these pitcher plants is a small crab.

Butterwort

Small insects.


Sustenance.


Has extremely sticky, fly-paper leaves. Any insect that sets foot on the plant is cemented in place where it struggles to free itself and, in the course of its wriggling, covers its entire body in the mucilagenous secretions. After it has died, the insect’s nutrients are slowly absorbed by the enzymes secreted by the leaves.

— Butterwort is another commonly cultivated carnivorous plant. The ease with which it can be grown, and the very visual nature of its hunting habits make it one of the more popular starting plants for carnivorous plant enthusiasts. Butterworts generally grow in nutrient poor, alkaline soils, getting most of their nourishment from their prey. In the past, butterwort has been used to curdle milk and speed the healing of livestock wounds. The natural insecticide in butterwort helped keep the wounds clean.

Black Walnut

Any susceptible plant-life in a certain area.


Elimination of competition.


Roots secrete a deadly poison into the soil which kills or cripples much of the plant life in a close proximity.

— The black walnut tree is a devious killer. Its innocuous-sounding name and its appearance as just another pretty nut tree make it seem like an innocent addition to the landscape. Underneath the soil, however, it is much more vicious. The natural toxin, juglone, is produced by the leaves, nut husks, and especially the roots of the black walnut tree and inhibits many of the enzymes required by most plants for the metabolic process. Despite its herbicidal tendencies, the black walnut is still commonly cultivated for its nuts, its strong, beautiful wood, and the juglone which is used as a natural food coloring. Just don’t plant it too close to the garden:

Great Dodder

Healthy, vital host plants.


Sustenance and support.


Grows up the length of a host-plant’s stem. Once it reaches a certain point, inserts small needles into the stem of the host and starts draining nutrients and water.

— Great dodder, also known as European dodder, is a parasitic plant that grows widely throughout temperate to tropical climates. The plant begins its life as most other climbing plants do: rising from the soil, finding a stable base, and then using almost all of its energy for rapid climbing. After a certain point, however, the plant differentiates itself from other vines by shedding its roots and injecting several appendages into the body of its host. These appendages then suck from the host any valuable food or water that they can reach. Dodder can grow quickly and, in some areas, almost continuously, allowing it reach up to the very tops of the canopy in some cases.

Venus Flytrap

Insects, mostly winged.


Sustenance.


Lures prey into “mouth” with bright colors and appearance of moisture. Once the prey lands, the plant snaps shut very quickly and digests it by secreting enzymes.

— The Venus Flytrap is one of only a few plants capable of rapid movement. Despite its reputation as being difficult to grow (it naturally grows in extremely acidic swamps and bogs), the flytrap is probably the most commonly cultivated carnivorous plant due to the popularity of its hunting system. The feeding/digesting process can be easily triggered simply by dropping a small bug into the mouth of the plant and the resulting jump is always a crowd pleaser.

Kudzu

Everything and everyone in the world.


Just wants to grow.


Attacks with sheer strength of numbers. Like a zombie horde, the plant just grows and grows until everything is overwhelmed.

— Kudzu, also known as the vine that ate the south, is famous for being one of the fastest growing plants in the United States. Originally a Japanese plant, it was brought to America as an ornamental and forage plant. It’s growth was encouraged for some time until it was realized that the southern United States is absolutely perfect for growing Kudzu and, as such, the plant had begun to spread out of control. Estimated by some to grow up to three feet in a twenty four hour period, it soon enveloped fields, barns, houses, and anything else in its path. Indeed, the prominent lump in the picture above is a house that was completely overrun by kudzu. These days it is considered a nuisance by almost everyone and its cost, in terms of lost crop-land and removal expenses, is now estimated at nearly 500 million dollars a year in the U.S.

Mistletoe

Strong, healthy trees or shrubs.

Sustenance and support.


Attaches to healthy host tree via bird droppings and then absorbs water and mineral nutrients.

— Mistletoe, the same mistletoe that famously encourages holiday intimacy, is, in reality, a fairly toxic parasite with an interesting method of spreading its seeds. After the berries of the plant are eaten by birds, the seeds resist digestion and are eventually “deposited” in another tree or shrub. At this point the plant begins to grow, slowly at first, living off the nutrients in the bird’s droppings. Once it reaches a certain level of maturity, the plant then attaches to, and begins draining water and nutrients from, its host. As mistletoe has leaves and chlorophyll it is capable of at least rudimentary photosynthesis and therefore relies on its host mainly for water and mineral nutrients. While a small infestation of mistletoe can only harm growth of its host, a large infestation can easily kill a healthy tree.

Corpse Flower

Nearby, healthy stems and vines.


Sustenance.


Grows root-like tendrils that grow into the tissue of surrounding vines and absorb nutrients and water.

— The charmingly titled “corpse flower” is utterly dependent on the nutrients of others. With no leaves, stem, or roots of its own, it instead grows many tendrils which search for and then invade the bodies of other, nearby plant-life. Originally discovered in Indonesia, it is found throughout southeastern Asia, including Borneo, Sumatra, and the Philippines. Locals refer to it as corpse flower because it emits a horrible odor which many equate to that of rotting meat. It is believed that this smell attracts insects which help with pollination. Under the right conditions, these fragrant flowers can grow to startling sizes.

Sandbox Tree

None really.


Spreading of seeds.


Exploding seed pods. Seriously.

Becomes

— The sandbox tree is possibly the most intimidating plant known to man. Boasting toxic bark, enormous stiff thorns, and seed pods that explode with sufficient force to injure people or livestock below, it is certainly a violent specimen. It is not, however, a malicious one. While all of the other plants on this list go out of their way to cause harm to other organisms, the sandbox tree simply tries to spread its seeds and, in the process, catches the rest of the forest in its crossfire, which has been known to reach 100 meters from the tree. It is native to tropical areas of North and South America and, despite the obvious drawbacks, is occasionally grown purposefully for shade.

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