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Mobile Notart Review - Half Asleep.com 2007-11-13 16:18:00 Thanks to a blog by Mel I came across this cool website - Half-Asleep.com, which has a cool Winnie the Pooh theme. Overall it's a cute fun site with recipes, a guest book, and a 100 Acre Personality Quiz.Based on your answers you are assigned a Winnie the Pooh character. I got Rabbit because it says that I am rather bossy but my friends and family love me anyway. For a simple 12 answer quiz it is pretty darn accurate!Take the 100 Acre Personality Quiz!What I don't understand is why the web designer, Stephanie, has a fun, child-like site connected to her adult, PG-13 site. It would make more sense if these two sites were separate, as one has nothing to do with the other.Besides that misstep, Half Asleep.com is a cute site with personality. Now feel free to take your own personality quiz. Read more:Mobile
Quotes - Be Inspired 2007-11-12 12:46:00 "The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving." Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894) American writer & physician "While no road is ever straight, dedication and persistence will always lead you to your dreams." Arte Moreno (1946 - ) owner of the Los Angeles Angels, first Hispanic owner of a major league sports team "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere." Albert Einstein (1879-1955) German-American physicist "When I do good, I feel good." Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) "You are in charge of your own attitude - whatever others do or circumstances you face. The only person you can control is yourself." Marian Wright Edelman (1939 - ) American founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund "How you spend your time defines who you are." Oprah Winfrey (1954 - ) Read more:Inspired
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2008 California Notary Law Changes 2007-11-07 15:34:00 When you are appointed as a notary public you are also appointed as an officer of the state (at least in CA). Your "boss" in a sense becomes the Secretary of State. With that said, you would think that the State of California
would take the time to alert notaries of changes in the law that affect them but we know that logic does not always prevail. So it is up to each individual notary to apprise themselves of any changes in the law.California Notary Law Changes: Personal knowledge is no longer acceptable for verifying identify of a signerThe certificate of acknowledgment is now signed under penalty of perjuryA notary applicant must submit a photograph along with their applicationNotarizing a power of attorney now requires a thumb printWhen requested by a peace officer investigating a criminal offense, a notary must surrender their journal immediately or as soon as possible if the journal is not presentWillful failure to alert the Secretary of State of a cha
Mobile Notary Review - Fireshot 2007-11-07 14:35:00 I have to admit that I am a closet geek. New technology excites me. If I love a product I am ready to tell the whole world.My latest thrill is Fireshot. Fireshot shot is the latest and greatest Firefox extension.Extensions are add-ons that allow Firefox to act as more than just a web browser. With an extension you search Amazon, Ebay, Wikipedia, ESPN, and more all from the same search box.Here is a picture of my extensions (click on picture to get a better view):Fireshot creates pictures of web pages and allows you to edit them. Not only are the captures really crisp but most importantly the extension is FREE!Here is an example (click on picture to get a better view):You can download Fireshot here. Read more:Mobile
Great Deals from Bradsdeals.com 2007-11-05 18:17:00 Via Brads Deals I receive a weekly newsletter with the best deals on the web. Thanks to good ole Brad I got a great deal on my external hard drive from Buy.comBelow are some of the week's finds: 7% offUse this link (Exp 11/30) 8% off for New CustomersUse this link (Exp 11/30) $25 off $200Use this link (Exp 11/15) $40 off $350Use this link (Exp 11/30) 10% offUse code TCTARGETWELC (Exp 12/31) Extra 40% off Sale ItemsUse code SV111 (Exp 11/5) 10% off $249 with In-Sto Read more:Great
California Apostille & Notary Spelling Bee 2007-11-05 16:54:00 Even if you are a good speller you're still vulnerable to brain freeze; you know how to spell the word but it is just not coming to you. And sometimes you are just one keystroke away from spelling the word correctly.When potential clients are looking for Apostille or mobile notary services I am sure some have had trouble spelling these words correctly, as they are not apart of everyday language. Many people did not know what a notary or an apostille was until they needed one.Below are a few variations on the word Notary:notory, notarie, nnotary, nootary, notery, notary republic, noterepublic, public notery, notorization, and notarially.And a few variations on Apostille:apostill, apostile, apostil, apostles, apostils, aapostille, aopstille, and apstille.Regardless of whether Notary or Apostille is spelled correctly just remember that The Document Diva can handle all of document authentication needs professionally and precisely. Read more:California
Downtown Long Beach Calendar of Events 2007-11-03 18:36:00 Below are a few interesting events that are coming to Downtown
Long Beach
November: November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Free Admission Fridays MoLAA offers free admission every Friday of the month. Museum of Latin American Art (562) 437-1689 www.molaa.org November 26-27 Lord of the Dance Described by the Los Angeles Times as a "show piece extravaganza," Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance is a magical adventure of sight and sound that transports its audience to a mythical time and place, lifting the spirits and capturing the hearts of all who experience it. 7:30 p.m. Terrace Theater (562) 436-3661 www.longbeachcc.com November 10 2nd Saturday Art Walk Enjoy an evening of art, entertainment, and food. 4 –10 p.m. East Village Arts District (562) 435-5232 Through November 3Valparaiso Take a cup of American fear. Add a dash of dread. Garnish with cameras, microphones, and audio equipment - and you've got yourself a steaming pi Read more:Calendar
Affordable Legal Alternative 2007-11-03 11:58:00 What do you when a loved one is in the hospital in a grave condition and you realize that none of their estate planning needs have been taken care of?Previously, the only alternative was to hire legal counsel at the cost of over $200 an hour. Now, thanks to the people behind LegalZoom and Nolo there are affordable alternatives.Whether it is will, living trust, power of attorney, living will, trademark, divorce, or any other legal document they can be prepared quickly and conveniently from your your home or office. Gone is the stress over high legal fees, and at LegalZoom there is 24 customer service available to answer all of your legal questions.The Document Diva is happy to now offer both of these options to my clients as affordable legal alternatives. Read more:Alternative
More Than Just Another Day at the Office 2007-11-02 19:51:00 In addition to my job as a notary public I also work part-time at a hotel in their business center. The plus factor with this job is that when it's quiet I can pretty much do what I want. So I spend most of my down time surfing the web, marketing, and blogging.Before I left the house this morning I had prayed that it would be a nice quiet day so I could spend time doing "my stuff". Well, true to the words at Ecclesiastes 9:11,'unforeseen occurrence befalls us all' because I had a pretty steady flow of people today, even though I had hoped the opposite would be the case.Thankfully, I still had enough time to put up my new affiliate links on a couple of my blogs, find a new blogger template, and apply to be an affiliate with Vista Print.What really made my day though was the fact that Rhonda Britten, life coach extraordinaire, motivational speaker, and best-selling author, walked into my office.I have been a fan of Rhonda's since I read her first book Fearless Living, which further m
Notary Signing Agent System 2007-06-22 23:58:00 There are times when things just work out better when you have a system so I’ve decided to write out the process I follow when I am called to perform a loan signing. Print the confirmation. Call the borrowers to confirm the appointment and inform them that I will need current I.D. to complete the signing. I also leave them my name and number in case of any changes on their end. Mapquest directions to the appointment. Print documents, if required. Print loan doc coversheet for borrowers and lender. Arrive at appointment on time. Complete signing with borrowers. Contact originating company with status and document tracking number. Ship documents to lender or title. 10. Log appointment payment and mileage information.Then I'm ready for my next assignment.Long Beach, Ca Mobile Notary & Loan Signing Agent Read more:System
I’ve Achieved My Goal – Google Page 1! 2007-06-22 23:55:00 After 3 months of diligent effort I've finally reached page "1" of Google
. A search for "Long Beach Notary," "Long Beach Mobile Notary," "Long Beach Loan Signing Agent," and "90802 Notary" all lead to me, The Document Diva. When I first created my website I knew nothing about page rank, SEO (search engine optimization), blogging, or anything else that would increase my chances of being found in a web search. But thanks to free profile listing sites, help from Sharon Hassler of GoGetNotary and Hazzaa Kassis of the United Notary Association of America, and the amazing tips offered on ActiveRain, I'm now ranking right up there with the big guys! This has been a fun and informative learning experience. I'm also seeing an increase in my business, which is what this is all about. Thanks again to everyone for being so willing to help. Professional, punctual, precise...Guaranteed to notarize it right the first time! - The Document Diva
Funny Notary Cartoon 2007-06-15 21:26:00 You ever had a job that no one understood what in the world you did? Wait, I do have a job like that! I'm a Notary Public.This cartoon illustrates that perfectly.People always, "What is a Notary Public?" I tell I identify, verify and notarize. I identify the client by I.D., I verify the documents is complete, and then I notarize with my signature and stamp. Read more:Cartoon
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Professionalism in the Digital Age 2007-06-04 18:22:00 Many people speak of the importance of being professional in the business world but unfortunately, this subject is talked about more than practiced. Dictionary definitions speak of a professional as an individual that is an expert in his or her field but when it comes to the business world acting as a professional entails how someone presents oneself at work, among his colleagues, and with customers. And now in the digital era, we have to consider how we present ourselves on our website, in e-mail, and in our blogs.When you’re digital a lot of your personality can become lost. Whether you meant something as a joke, sarcastically, or with no harm at all can be misinterpreted when you’re online. This calls for caution when using bold, capital, or red letters in your correspondence and to read and reread your transmissions before you push send or publish. When you circulate something on the web it can be nearly impossible to remove what is published so you would want to be extra care Read more:Digital
Recuperate, Revitalize, & Recharge! 2007-05-30 23:21:00 (I love alliteration! I feel like Dr. Seuss)I was totally enjoyed my extended weekend. That extra day of relaxation was a long time coming.Most of the time we have so much going on in our lives it seems we can never get a breather. Then there's added pressure if you're self-employed. There's no promise of a paycheck come Friday, it's totally up to you to bring in the money.My mind is usually running a million miles a minute with marketing ideas, ways to increase my Google ranking, what to blog about next, the layout of my new business cards, etc. So when I knew I had a day off in which I didn't have to think about anything I was ecstatic!Sunday evening my husband and I had dinner at our local Outback Steakhouse. After my meal of coconut battered shrimp, steamed broccoli, and a sweet potato topped with butter and brown sugar I was more than satisfied.Then we rented a paddleboat from Alfredo's family fun center on a man-made lake near the beach across from Shoreline Village in Read more:Recharge
Ensuring Error Free Loans 2007-05-30 23:11:00 Purchasing property is a numerous step process that requires many hands until the loan is complete. One of the final steps prior to funding is to have some of the loan documents notarized. This requires a Notary Public. Not just any notary, but a notary that is a Certified Loan Signing agent is preferred because they have been trained in the loan signing process and are familiar with the loan documents. Enlisting a trained professional minimizes errors that may delay loan funding. What makes a great Certified Loan Signing Agent?Professional - always courteous and friendly to everyone involved in the loan signing process. Dresses in business attire to all appointments.Punctual - arrives to scheduled signing on time. Arriving 5 to 10 minutes late is not acceptable. They will strive to be on time, if not early.Precise - insures all signatures and initials are captured. Notarizes all required documents. Includes loose-leaf notarial certificates, if needed. Checks, double checks, and even Read more:Loans
Increase Your Web Presence 2007-05-29 01:10:00 If you've taken the time to put up a web page don't forget about ensuring a web presence. People need to know you're out there. Below are a list of free web listings that are available. www.getvendors.comwww.insiderpages.comwww.local.comhttp://www.at-la.com/http://www.merchantamerica.com/accounts/ www.merchantcircle.comhttp://www.lendinguniverse.com/NotariesPublic.aspwww.activerain Read more:Presence
Can You Be Coached to Greatness? 2007-05-29 01:04:00 A professional athlete would never reach greatness without their coach helping them along the way. The coach teaches him/her the skills, rules and tactics involved in their particular sport. Practice sessions may consist of on-court demonstration and walkthroughs to learn plays and strategies. Today, there are coaches in many professions, not just athletics. There are business, money, life, dating, career coaches and more. According to a Wikipedia definition a personal coach relationship is designed and defined by an agreement between the clients and coach. It is based on the client’s expressed interests, goals, and objectives. Clients are responsible for their own achievement and success. A coach cannot promise the client they will take any specific action or attain specific goals. If you have decided to start a new business venture, hiring a coach or enlisting the help of a mentor can be invaluable to your ultimate success. Because a coach or mentor is more exp
Southern California Notaries 2007-05-29 00:52:00 Looking for notaries in SouthernCalifornia
to join our group on www.notarynetwork.orgThe website is a forum for notaries in chat and get answers about the business. It's similiar to Myspace because you can load pictures and videos to your own personal page. Read more:Southern California
Blog Tip - Don't Just Read, Comment 2007-11-19 21:18:00 I blog because I have something to say. I have thoughts and ideas I want to express to the world. Because I feel this way, I assume most other bloggers do too.Blogging is another form of communication and we know that nothing is more ackward than to feel like you are talking to yourself. The only way to know someone is listening in the blogging world is by comments left on your blog. Whether the comment is long or short, it is always nice to know that someone in cyberspace is listening.Next time you run across a quality blog why not take a moment to leave a comment? Not only are you making the writer feel good but you will also have the opportunity to leave your name and a link to your website, which will provide a free one-way link to your website (aka free promotion).Happy commenting and blogging. Read more:Comment
Cool Deal - Airborne Coupon 2007-11-19 21:06:00 It's officially cold and flu season. Click here to save $2 on your next purchase of Airborne
.From the website:"Airborne is the best-selling herbal formula that boosts your immune system to help your body combat germs. Its unique blend of herbal extracts, vitamins, electrolytes, amino acids and antioxidants helps give your body a fighting chance when exposed to germ-filled environments." Read more:Coupon
Mobile Notary Yahoo! Rating 2007-11-15 17:13:00 I received notice today that I had been rated 5 stars by Yahoo
! Local users. Along with the rating they said:"Now that you are so highly thought of, why not let everybody know? Print out a super cool poster and let the world know that you're rated at the top of your class Get your poster here."This is a copy of the poster. Such a cute idea. Read more:Mobile
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Black Friday Shopping Deals 2007-11-21 15:50:00 I don't know about you but I'm totally excited about shopping on BlackFriday
. Logically, I know that getting up at 3 a.m. to find great shopping deals is absolutely insane but Black Friday
, the day after Thanksgiving that starts the winter shopping season, is too much fun. Last year was my first time among the masses of other crazy shoppers. My day started out at 5 a.m. at Khols and included a total of 10 stores, 6 hours, and spending $500. It was the most fun I had in a while. If you plan to catch the early bird specials it's best to have a plan and a list so that you are focused on your mission - finding great Black Friday deals. I hope to see you out and about. I'll be sure to post some pictures of my Black Friday shopping experience.To find the best Black Friday deals check out Brad's Deals & Black Friday. Read more:Shopping
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