I’ll admit, I was a little behind on my RSS feeds this week but I still was able to catch some good deals. Here they are…
- American Eagle is offering free shipping on all of their jeans. Simply order the jeans online and you will receive no charge for shipping. No coupon code is required. Deal ends August 4.
- For four days only, receive 30% off in-store purchases at Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic. Print out this coupon and present it at the register. If you would like to use it multiple times, you can. Offer expires August 2.
- Barnes and Noble is offering many DVDs at half off, including seasons of Mad Men and Weeds. Don’t worry; there is plenty to choose from.
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Today’s eBay Daily Deals features a great selection of items, including McAfee Total Protection 2009 and a refurbished JVC DVD Player/Recorder. Both are great deals! If you’d like to check out the other deals featured today, check out the eBay Daily Deals page. You can also sign up for daily email alerts at the page.
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My girlfriend just informed me of a Redbox code that she received in her email today. Apparently, if you enter the code 5TNNT42, you will receive one night free. I’m not sure if this code is unique to her account only but it’s worth a try! Make sure to return your DVDs by 9:00PM the next evening to avoid any charges. Enjoy!
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Just a reminder that today is National Cheesecake Day! If you’d like to celebrate this sweet day (literally), then head over to The Cheesecake Factory and get a slice of cheesecake for half off (Take out orders are not eligible for this discount). Enjoy!
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I think it’s pretty safe to bet that most people who use an email service receive some kind of spam message. It could be forwards from friends of friends or it could be random ads for useless products. Either way, we all receive messages that we don’t want.
I recently acquired a few good tips regarding this issue – filtering and unsubscribing.
In GMail, it is easy to filter messages. Simply type in the filter name and parameters and it’s done. With other email clients, it isn’t so easy. If you are unsure if you can filter your messages, I would suggest doing a search and finding out. Filtering your messages can remove a lot of junk right away. No need to wait or cherry pick; it is filtered and processed accordingly.
Another way to reduce inbox clutter is to unsubscribe to all of the site-specific ads that come in that you never look at. You probably bought one thing from Old Navy online and now you get at least three to four messages a week with news and updates. For most emails from retail stores, you can click the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the email. This also works for social networking sites and other places where you need to log in to access data.
I used to get around 20-25 emails a day before I cleaned up my inbox. Now, if I’m lucky. I get 5. With fewer emails, I have more time to do other things and have less distractions. I suggest giving it a try.
Do you have any inbox clean-up tactics that you use? If so, share with us in the comments!
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Just as a quick note, I’ve renamed the “Wednesday Weekly” posts to “Wednesday Reads.” I think the newer title fits a little better.
One of the articles I highlight in today’s post is about Google’s Picasa using facial recognition software. It’s definitely a cool and useful concept but it makes you wonder what will be next? Will camera come installed with such software and will they automatically “tag” your pictures as soon as you take them? The tech world never ceases to amaze me. Now, onto the articles.
- Didn’t think it could get much better? Google’s Picasa Web Albums are now able to incorporate facial recognition tools.
- If you hate paying an absorbent amount of money for event tickets, you should try TicketFlow.
- The world is getting closer to having a free education system – and the most premiere universities are leading the way.
- Social networking can be out of control sometimes but these 20 tips from MakeUseOf can really help out.
- Here is one way to save money: take the “Quit Shopping” challenge.
- Summer can be a stressful time for recent college graduates. If you just graduated, you may want to check out this resource for landing on your feet.
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Today’s Daily Deals feature a microscope that is over 70% off of MRSP and a sweet TV tuner USB stick for only $49.99. If you’d like to check out the rest of today’s deals or sign up for the Daily Deals email alerts, check out this link. Enjoy!
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In part three of this series, I’d like to highlight a small Chinese restaurant located in Perry Hall, MD. At Chopstix, the food is filling, quite tasty, and the prices are great. Each time I have been to Chopstix, I have had an excellent experience and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great Chinese restaurant.
Chopstix opened a few years ago in popular shopping center and has attracted many locals. Although I am not a big sushi fan, I have heard many people rave about the sushi menu at Chopstix. Even though the sushi is a big hit, the regular menu is second to none.
I have tried numerous things at Chopsitx, including lemon chicken and General Tso’s chicken. Both dishes were accented by a cup of soup and a standard “appetizer” of fried noodles and duck sauce. When I was served my food, I knew that it was freshly made and not the product of a warmer or microwave oven. Also, the taste of each dish I have had was exceptionally good, as it has unique flavor and texture. Overall, each experience I have had has been very good.
If you’re interested in Chopstix, I would suggest enjoying their lunch menu as your first experience. During lunch time, you can order a main dish, cup of soup, and a spring roll or egg roll for under $8.00. The food is served quickly and the service is great. If you live in the Baltimore area, I recommend visiting Chopstix at least once to enjoy the unique experience and great food.
Chopstix Cafe
5002 Honeygo Center Dr
Perry Hall, MD 21128-8961
(410) 256-9136
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Every item in today’s Daily Deals is marked down at least 70% from MSRP. Today’s deals include a five language European translator and a universal AC adaptor kit. If you’d like to check out all of today’s deals and/or sign up for the daily email notification, visit the eBay Deals section.
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Today’s Daily Deals section of eBay features a great deal on an unlocked BlackBerry Curve and a Dr. Scholl’s personal massager. If you’d like to check out all of the deals that are featured today, visit this link. Also, you can sign up for the daily email alerts.
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