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AT&T To Get Rid Of Unlimited Data Plans

Starting June 7, 2010 At&T is foregoing the too good to be true, unlimited data plan. As a web designer, mobile notary, and Christian minister, I would suffer from this change if it was mandatory for current iPhone users. The new data plans are masked behind the "make it more affordable" to the masses. It is actually a way out of the unlimited plan that seems to be making AT&T's bandwidth cry for mercy these days. The plans will look like this according to the latest AT&T press release:

The new AT&T plans provide large amounts of data to enable people to enjoy their favorite online activities:

  • DataPlus. Provides 200 megabytes (MB) of data – for example, enough to send/receive 1,000 emails (no attachments), plus send/receive 150 emails with attachments, plus view 400 Web pages, plus post 50 photos on social media sites, plus watch 20 minutes of streaming video – for just $15 per month.**  This plan, which can save customers up to 50 percent off their wireless data charges, is designed for people who primarily like to surf the web, send email and use social networking apps. If customers exceed 200 MB in a monthly billing cycle, they will receive an additional 200 MB of data usage for $15 for use in the cycle.  Currently, 65 percent of AT&T smartphone customers use less than 200 MB of data per month on average.
  • DataPro. Provides 2 gigabytes (GB) of data – for example, enough to send/receive 10,000 emails (no attachments), plus send/receive 1,500 emails with attachments, plus view 4,000 Web pages, plus post 500 photos to social media sites, plus watch 200 minutes of streaming video – for $25 per month.**  Should a customer exceed 2 GB during a billing cycle, they will receive an additional 1 GB of data for $10 for use in the cycle.  Currently, 98 percent of AT&T smartphone customers use less than 2 GB of data a month on average.
  • Tethering. Smartphone customers – including iPhone customers – who choose the DataPro plan have the option to add tethering for an additional $20 per month.  Tethering lets customers use their tethering-enabled smartphones as a modem to provide a broadband connection for laptop computers, netbooks or other computing devices. Tethering for iPhones will be available when Apple releases iPhone OS 4 this summer.

Some good news for current smartphone users: Current smartphone customers are not required to switch to the new plans, but can choose to do so without a contract extension.

Another fabulous addition for mobile notaries or other career-mongers who require tethering: Tethering is available and even for the iPhone, no more jailbreak :)

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Egg nog latte’s are now out an…

Egg nog latte’s are now out and cranberry bliss bars on the 17th… At least in hachie

Wife made some gooooood black …

Wife made some gooooood black bean soup! Lovin it!

Good men’s prayer once again.

Good men’s prayer once again.

Tonight I teach on the marriag…

Tonight I teach on the marriage feast (matt 22). Not everyone who says Lord, Lord will enter in.

Calling it a day

Calling it a day

Empire Gold Buyers Came Through

Earlier last week I posted regarding a frustration with Empire Gold Buyers and how we felt my sister was getting the run around.

Suffice it to say, Empire Gold Buyers actually came through, and gave my sister exactly what she requested. I also received a call from a gentlemen there and he was was cordial to explain the process upon reading my post via google. My apologies to Empire Gold Buyers, and I have since removed the post!

I retract my statement regarding Empire Gold Buyers being a possible fraud scheme, and actually I am pleased at their follow-through, reputation, and would recommend them to anyone. As a side note though, I was told that no matter what your retail price of a diamond that buyers market/dealers only value it at about 25% of the retail price.

So my advice is, if you need the cash turn in your rings or jewelry to Empire Gold Buyers, but do not expect more 30% of your original retail price. 

 

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CPR and First Aid Certification with icpri.com

I was in need of certifications in First Aid and CPR and as I was searching through all the online certification organizations one caught my attention. The International CPR Institute Inc., is nationally accredited and follows all of the American Heart Association guidelines. The best part is that it is quick, easy, and cheap to take the classes and test for your certification in BLS CPR and First Aid.

Besides meeting full OSHA standards ICPRI also mails you your official certification cards and instantly lets you print a certificate of completion for each course you take. If $19.95 per course sounds good to you then check out www.icpri.com today.

International CPR Institute, Inc.

2665 N. Atlantic Avenue, Suite 321

Daytona Beach, FL 32118

386-253-1937

Trinity Combat Academy in Waxahachie, TX

Trinity Combat Acadamy Cage and RingTrinity Combat Academy opened on February 18, 2008, and the gym is already quite active. The owner and head instructor Brandon Quick hails from Hollywood, CA and moved to Waxahachie, TX in the summer of 2007. Brandon, whose nickname is "Never Quit", has trained with some the best in the MMA world including Eddie Bravo, Bas Rutten, and Randy Couture.

What separates this gym from anything else in Ellis County, TX? If you walk into Trinity Combat Academy you would know for yourself. The gym is located at  200 N. Monroe Ste. C in Waxahachie, TX 75165. The prices and schedule are all listed on the Trinity Combat Academy Website. When asked what brought Brandon Quick andEddie Bravo and Brandon Quick his wife Veronika to Waxahachie, they eagerly answer that their church brought them.

Trinity Combat Academy offers mixed martial arts training for the beginner through professional fighter. The following are the classes that are offered at Trinity Combat Academy:

  • 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu – Trinity Combat Academy is an official 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Training Center and Brandon Quick is an official 10th Planet Instructor and offers other gyms and organizations seminars on the 10th Planet system. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu was created by Eddie Bravo who tapped out Hoyler Gracie as a brown belt at the Abu Dhabi Tournament. TCA has people coming as far as San Antonio to train and is travelling as far as Trinidad/Tobaggo to hold seminars.
  • Muay Thai KickBoxing – This martial art is known as the science of "eight limbs" and is a staple for almost every fighter in the Mixed Martial Arts World. Whether you want to be a professional fighter or just simply lose weight these classes are for everyone. If you are familiar with Bas Rutten, Brandon’s influence and instructor, then you know you will get some of the best training at TCA.
  • Krav Maga - Probably the most effective martial art in the world! Brandon Quick is a black belt in Krav Maga, and TCA is an Official Krav Maga WorldWide Training Center. Krav Maga is an anything goes system that is mostly martial and little art. Brandon always says that Ellis County just got safer, and this is true for those who take the class. Krav Maga is not only a hard-core fighting style, but will get you in great shape too.
  • MMA – Learning everything from takedowns and wrestling to full out sparring. This class will get you ready to compete in the cage or ring whether it be amatuer or professional. Trinity Combat Academy offers a Kids MMA class for chidlren ages 8-13.

Why shop on the internet when you can buy all your MMA equipment from Trinity Combat Academy? The gym has a 20 foot ring and a 20 foot cage as well as 1,500 square feet of mat space with six 6 foot muay thai bags, and a full cardio and weight gym. So if you live in the Dallas – Fort Worth Area and interested in MMA training then Trinity Combat Academy may be the place for you. Call them at  (972)923-9177.