Thursday, April 17, 2008

SimpleTuition is a solution for comparing student loans

SimpleTuition is a revolutionary solution for comparing student loans. They have assembled a free comparison tool with dozens of loans from multiple competing lenders. SimpleTuition can help you find the right student loan, whether you are an undergraduate, a graduate student, a parent of a college student or private school (K-12) student, or even returning to school.

Like other online shopping sites, SimpleTuition allows you to enter a few pieces of information and see sortable lists of student loans, including federal loans — like Stafford, PLUS and Graduate PLUS — and private student loans. No credit checks are conducted and no personal information is collected. Comparing student loans has never been more simple.

SimpleTuition's lists of loans are dynamically updated based on your changes to the loan amount, loan features or borrower benefits. Filter lists by loan attributes, see extensive details about each loan, and apply directly with your chosen lender online or by phone.

For those of you who already have student loans, SimpleTuition even includes a comparison resource for student loan consolidation. Combining multiple student loans into one loan with one payment could help lower monthly payments and stay organized. Enter your current student loan amounts and see the impact of consolidating those loans on the monthly payment, the total cost of the loan, and the length of the repayment period.

Ensure you make the most of your resources to pay for your education at SimpleTuition.



Loans shown on SimpleTuition.com are for U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. The calculations on SimpleTuition.com are estimates and are intended for comparison purposes only. Lender information may change at any time. SimpleTuition assumes no responsibility errors or omissions in the information provided. SimpleTuition is not a lender and makes no representations or warranties about your eligibility for a particular loan. All credit decisions, including loan approval and the rates, terms and other costs of the loan you are offered, are the sole responsibility of the lenders and may vary based upon the lender you select. We urge you to review carefully each lender's loan application and promissory note for final loan terms, including incentives.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

StudyJams! a new online learning experience


StudyJams! is a new online, subscription-based learning experience for kids in grades 3-6. Developed by Scholastic, StudyJams! is dedicated to helping kids learn math and science in ways that are fun, relevant and rewarding.


StudyJams! was designed to introduce and reinforce key math and science concepts. Whether your child needs help to better understand a challenging topic or simply wants to learn more about a subject they already enjoy, StudyJams! can help. StudyJams! was created in conjunction with leading educators nationwide and all of their content is based on state curriculum standards.


Every kid learns in a unique way. That's why we they multiple learning paths to match different learning styles. By using videos, interactive lessons, karaoke, music and more, StudyJams! empowers kids to learn the way that works best for them. All the while, the StudyJams! Crew — RJ, Mia, Zoe and Sam — are there to guide your kids through every topic.


Kids love StudyJams! because on top of being fun, with each Jam they complete they earn Jam points. Jam points are redeemed in the recording studio, where kids can create their own original music. When a song is finished, it can be downloaded as an mp3 file and shared with friends.


They make it easy to sign up and even easier to use. When you sign up for a "parent account", you get three "child accounts". Each child account has its own username and password (created by you), so each child has a unique and personalized learning experience. With the parent account, you can monitor how your kids are doing.


StudyJams.com is fully password-protected, ensuring that your kids will always be safe on StudyJams!


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Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Sick of Automated Recordings? Get a Human!

Stop pandering to automated recordings! When you call a company, you want to get right to a real person. Now you can.

Looking for customer support? Before gethuman.com, we'd probably have told you to enjoy the wait. These days, it seems most companies are set up to keep you from ever reaching a human when you call for assistance — instead, they've got you pressing every button on your phone. It was out of this phone call frustration that gethuman was created.

Just as its name suggests, this site provides callers with the best way to "get a human" when calling a company. Whether it's an insider's trick (like pressing *## for Western Union), just hitting 0, or doing nothing at all (they'll think you have a rotary phone), you'll be spending a lot more time getting your problem solved and a lot less time in automated purgatory. And with hundreds of companies listed — from AAA to Yahoo! — chances are you'll find the human you're looking for.

You'll also find Caller Tips and a Discussion Board on gethuman.com, so you can share your discoveries with (or ask for help from) other users and find the best way to locate the phone numbers you're looking for.

Next time you need to get in touch with a business, don't go through another button-pushing marathon — get a human. Visit gethuman

Friday, April 4, 2008

GameStop/Grand Theft Auto IV

If there's one thing gamers hate, it's being the last to know the scoop on their favorite game. They've analyzed and reanalyzed Grand Theft Auto IV trailers and leaked footage, hoping to discover a cool new feature they can brag about in gaming circles for at least the next 15 minutes. That is, until someone trumps them with a cooler, newer find.

How would you like to be that "someone?" GTA IV maker RockStar Games and exclusive partner GameStop are set to level the playing field all over again, making this the perfect time to jump in and impress everybody. With the highly anticipated release of GTA IV on April 28 still weeks away, they're throwing gamers a really meaty bone with GameStop's new feature-rich commercial, now on YouTube.com.

To sweeten the pot, GameStop is also sponsoring a sweepstakes with a $10,000 cash prize and a trip to "Liberty City" for the winner. And, naturally, everybody can preorder in-store and online now, too. If there's another thing gamers hate, it's standing in lines with the masses.

Visit GameStop/Grand Theft Auto IV

Warning: Mature Content. You must be 17 years of age or older to view the YouTube video.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Wherever you're headed, don't be a stranger.

With CitySearch.com, there's no reason you shouldn't live like an insider anywhere you go.
Whether you're new to the area, only visiting or just looking for the best of the best (or the hidden gems) around your home, CitySearch can help you get to the right places in over 130 cities. With categories ranging from restaurants, hotels, and shopping to pets, religion and alternative medicine, the local expertise on this site is bound to get you some positive results.
Many businesses on CitySearch have an editorial review followed by user reviews and ratings, so you can get a good idea of the place before you head out. They also show any awards and nominations the business has received, their hours, accepted payment types, maps and directions — as well as a list of other featured places nearby your search. And each one is linked to a Yellow Pages directory listing, so you know the information is correct and up-to-date.

So whatever it is you're looking for, check with the experts at CitySearch.com for 14.5 million business listings, more than 600,000 user reviews and ratings on over 2 million business locations nationwide. Wherever you're headed, don't be a stranger. Visit City Search

Monday, March 31, 2008

It's Tax Time!

Not that you need to be reminded or anything, but it's that time of year again! As April 15 rapidly approaches, the Internal Revenue Service has got you covered.

Contrary to popular belief, the IRS is not out to ruin your life. In fact, when it comes to tax time, they provide you with pretty much everything you need to file easily and accurately. Can't make it out to pick up your forms? Print them right from IRS.gov. Want to get your refund (lucky you!) more quickly? File electronically from links found right on their site. And they're way ahead of you with potential questions. Most likely anything you can come up with, they've already answered and listed on the site. They're pretty omniscient that way.

But this year's big, exciting tax news is the Economic Stimulus Payment. Check out the Payment Calculator on IRS.gov to see if you're eligible and how much you should expect to receive. And while we're talking about receiving money, stop by the "Where's My Refund" section of the site to see how far along your return is and when the IRS will be sending out your check. Hooray!

So whether you're a student, a farmer, self-employed, retired, active in the military, a parent or whatever, the IRS wants to help you out when you're looking to file your taxes (after all, neat and precise returns are in their best interest).

Before you try to go it alone, stop by IRS.gov and see what they have to offer. But hurry, it's crunch time!

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Hundreds of completely humorous, interesting, random and just plain bizarre lists

The List Universe brings you the best of the best, from across the globe. The Top 10 Accidental Discoveries (penicillin and potato chips rank high), The Top 10 Bizarre Death-Related Things You Can Buy Online (human skulls and DIY embalming kits included), The Top 10 Action Movie Face-offs (Go Highlander!) — it's an addicting collection of some of the most interesting things you'll ever find. But they're not all weird. You can find some quite practical lists, as well. Like The Top 10 Steps to Making a Perfect Roast Chicken or The Top 10 Exercises to Build the Body of a Greek God (we printed a few copies of that one).

Of course, their Top Ten might not read quite the same as yours. So let them know! There are discussion threads under every list for you to voice your opinion and a separate section of the site with forums, where you can suggest a topic for a new list or just talk about anything with your fellow Listers.

Who knows, The List Universe may even turn out to be one of your Top Ten Most Visited Sites. Visit The List Universe

Books, children, education, reviews and much more!