By , on February 3rd, 2010
Who’s invited?
Anyone is welcome. Don’t let the word “Tweetup” frighten you. It’s a gathering of Twitter users, or “Tweeps”, that get together. You don’t have to be on Twitter, or even know what Twitter is, but you will get to meet local Lake County people, have a good time and most likely want to sign up for a Twitter account by the time you leave!
Where’s it at?
Nirvana Wine and Grillerie (@findmynirvana ) is located at 701 N. Milwaukee Ave. Suite 280, Vernon Hills, IL 60061.
How much does it cost?
$10 in advance and $15 at the door. Price includes a glass of wine, cheese and appetizers. 
Sponsors
We want to thank Save the Cups for being a sponsor. Have you ever thought about how much coffee or tea you get and the amount of paper cups that end up getting thrown away? Save the Cups is a movement to help promote reusable mugs and eliminating the unnecessary loss of helpless paper cups!
Northeast Cooling a Lake County based commercial refrigeration company has stepped up to sponsor a tweet contest. $50 for the one who mentions #lctu and @refrigeration in the most tweets between now and Monday, February 15! Follow them on Twitter @refrigeration
Still asking yourself, “what is a tweetup? ” Lake County Tweetup is focused on bringing together Lake County area networkers whether they live, work or play in Lake County, IL. The common link is social media, regardless of knowledge level. Membership is free and open to all. Members of all levels share, learn and support each other. Check out photos from past Lake County Tweetups on Flickr
Sign up early and get introduced to the world, or at least readers of my blog.
Here’s who’s signed up so far:
@tamcdonald
@EverybodySafe
@chrisjpowers
@refrigeration
@dbsalk
@farrah77
@heatheracton78
@hlesztriblocal
@bkincaid49
@iwoodknot
@mbonesz
@GetYourYGGI
@topnotchpromo
@childrenparties
@skip7547
Be keep up to date on the lastest news and sign up for my blog feed
By , on January 9th, 2010
This past week Foursquare released a new version called Everywhere. You can read a more detailed review of Foursquare Everywhere release on Mashable. Here’s some of the features I am glad to see and why.
- Use In Any City-Yes, everywhere means you are not restricted to the cities that used to be on Foursquare. This is fantastic for those who were waiting for Foursquare to come to town and has opened up the use of Foursquare to a whole new group of people. I am already seeing an increase in the number of friend requests I’m receiving.
- Optional Address-One of the biggest hassles with Foursquare was the limited database of locations. This meant if you were the first one to check in, you’d have to enter the details including the address. In the everywhere release you are no longer required to enter the address as Foursquare will find your GPS location. Check in is now much easier for new locations!
- Leaderboard More Local-You used to be ranked based on the city you were in. Now you’re ranked against everyone within 25 miles of your current location. This makes it much more “local”.
- Other Highlights
- Foursquare has 10 new badges with more on the way
- Foursquare version 1.5 for iPhone avaialable in next few weeks with major redesign in coming months. more accurate location
- Foursquare Blackberry app in beta and should be released in next week
- Foursquare Palm Pre app already available
One thing that I am really hoping Foursquare implements in the near future is the ability to add photos when you check in. You can read more about why I like love Foursquare
What do you think of Foursquare? Do you like the changes? And what changes would you still like to see? Comments below help my ego (in a very healthy way!)
By , on January 2nd, 2010
Official start of my 2010 New Year goal to loss 20 lbs by Memorial Day began yesterday. The weigh in saw me tip the scale at 225lbs. I figured the best way to stay on track is to share my daily progress with respect to exercise, food and drink. The weight updates will only come once a week with a summary of the weekly diet/exercise regime.
So, what did I do on day one to begin losing weight?
- Exercise
- Nothing (except walk dogs around block twice)
- Food
- Breakfast-Apple cinnamon danish (not so good, but I only had one)
- Lunch-Chicken noodle soup and some pretzels (good)
- Dinner-Grilled chicken and onion sandwich w/baked potato chips (not bad)
- No desert or drinks other than water and 1 cup of 25 cal. hot chocolate (coffee is a given-everyday!)
What do you think of my start so far? Have anything you doing that you want to share? Want to give me some words of encouragement? Do be shy, leave a comment.
Look forward to Day 2 update tomorrow!
By , on December 31st, 2009
I’m not really a big one on resolutions, but there are several things that made me decide to publicly declare mine this year. Instead of list my New Year’s resolutions you can hear about them.
Please share your resolutions or goals for 201o by commenting below. And be sure to sign up for updates on my weight loss progress.
By , on December 28th, 2009
As a Realtor, one of the most frequently asked questions I get is regarding refinancing or trying to sell a home that’s upside down (value vs. remaining mortgage). This article won’t help with either of those situations, but it does address how loan modifications may impact your credit score. If you are applying for a loan modification on your home loan, be sure to find out the facts, in writing, from your loan servicer. Also be sure the trial period is as short as possible so you can have it become permanent and not effect your credit score as much.
Read the full article from CNNMoney.com here.
Have you had any experience getting your loan modified? Please share it by commenting below. Others want to hear from you!
By , on December 23rd, 2009
You may have read my post on HouseLogic from the National Association of Realtors recently. Here are some great tips and resources for energy saving ideas for your home. You can find more by visiting HouseLogic.com
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For what the typical family wastes every year on air leaks—about $350—you can plug energy-robbing gaps, start saving money, and enjoy a more comfortable home. Read
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Beefing up inadequate insulation is one of the quickest energy-payback projects you can do, resulting in lower heating and cooling bills and increased comfort. Read
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Lighting eats up as much as 20% of your annual electric bill, but using energy-efficient bulbs and making other simple changes can cut lighting costs dramatically. Read
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Water heating accounts for up to 25% of household energy costs, but there are inexpensive things you can do to increase efficiency and reduce energy bills. Read
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Thanks to innovative new technology, today’s super-efficient low-flow showerheads save water, reduce your energy bills, and still feel good to use. Read
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