Born of Dominican descent, Arie Rich is a New York City resident for over 20 years. As means to keep up with the pulse of New York City, Arie Rich coined the phrase “Keep Me Posted.” Shortly after, the phrase developed into KMPBlog.com. Her creativity and interest in paying it forward lead her to planning and attending a myriad of events which promote and encourage unity across the blogosphere.
Don’t check your email or voicemail right before you leave. That “last quick check” will almost always take more time than you think — which is, after all, what you’re hoping for. Plan for trouble. Always add 25% to your time estimate to get anywhere or do any task. If you think it takes 30 […]
Can I buy it for less? Comparison shop. Find it on sale. Negotiate. Look for a recycled one in the newspaper, at garage sales or consignment stores, on ebay or craigslist. Avoid the mall. Will I change my mind? Usually when you leave a store to comparison shop, you’ll stop wanting it. Advertisers and retail […]
KMP’s Thumbs: (4 out of 5 thumbs) Tropic Thunder, wow, this movie was BANANAS. I believe I shed a tear from all the laughing. Crazy movie, love the cast, and the cameo appearances. Just when you think it “goes too far” with the jokes, they find a way to turn it down. I loved it. […]
If you use Google to search for answers then you might know how ChaCha works. Send any question via text message to CHACHA (242242), and a human (ChaCha guide) will search the Internet for the answer.Within a minute or two, you’ll receive an answer and a link to its source. Want to become a ChaCha […]
I. Never walk without a document in your hands People with documents in their hands look like hardworking employees heading for important meetings. People with nothing in their hands look like they’re heading for the canteen. People with a newspaper in their hand look like they’re heading for the toilet. Above all, make sure you […]
So early this beautiful Saturday morning I get a text from someone stating “Bernie Mac Died at 50 :(“So I’m shocked because I know some time last week he was in the hospitals with pneumonia.So as a blogger the first thing I did was do my own research, I can’t blog without sources. So I […]
So it has been 19 days since the Dark Knight debuted and it has been killing, murdering, slashing through those records. Let’s see:
Opening weekend sales
Approximately $155 Million beating Spiderman 2’s record
Comfort is the keyWalk around the house a bit. Anyplace that you feel a little bit of pressure, that’s gonna be a painful spot. So that’s where you want to go in and strategically pad up your stiletto with a gel pad or some moleskin. You can cut it up and put it where you […]
1. Pay off your debt One of the fastest and most efficient ways to improve your credit score is to pay off the high balances on your credit card. This could improve your credit score by 60 to 70 points. Credit bureaus use this information to predict how much of a credit risk you are […]
Here are some tips, to help you take care of that nasty cold you got, during the summer.REST!!! When you sleep, your body is able to fight infections more effectively, even minor ones like colds. So just going to bed an hour or two earlier will help your body recover more quickly. Drink more fluidsWater […]
Track Your Talk Time Going over your minutes?! Then, keep track of them. Sign up with overmyminutes.com, (a free service) and you’ll receive an e-mail or text message to let you know when you’re about to run out of minutes. Use the Same Plan as Friends and Family Many cell phone service providers offer free […]
Effective July 24, 2008, the national minimum wage will up from $5.85/hr to $6.55/hr (that’s some good news, I remember making a whole lot less than that) *For more information visit: US Department of Labor
I. Water, water and water Water is the key to get over the hangover. Drink plenty of water. Alcohol has a tendency to dehydrate your body. If you want to stay away from overindulging in wine or alcohol, the best way is to have a glass of water for each glass of wine/alcohol you have. […]
Clip Coupons Beauty products coupons are just as good as those grocery store coupons. Saving a dollar or two is worth the clipping. Visit New Salons I know most of us are used to our same hair salons and stylists, that we don’t like searching for a new one, but change is good and saves […]
The long awaited movie Dark Knight, came out Friday, July 18, 2008, with a bang.
At the AMC movie theater on 42nd and 8th avenue, tickets for all Dark Knight shows were SOLD OUT. The only shows that were available were the 1 and 1:30AM shows.
1. Stretch. Stretch for 15 minutes every day helps you become more flexible. It will facilitate blood flow throughout your body. This flow will improve your overall health and improve your mental focus. 2. Read. Pick a time when you can read, without interruptions, for a solid 15 minutes each day. You’ll find that you’re […]
Cure 1 Start thy purse to fattening. For every ten coins thou placest within thy purse take out for use but nine. Thy purse will start to fatten at once and its increasing weight will feel good in thy hand and bring satisfaction to thy soul. In other words, spend less than you earn. Cure […]
We’ve all seen the video on YouTube, or maybe we haven’t well if you haven’t you should. The Obama, Obama a-milli remix has gotten over 100 thousand plays on YouTube in less than a month, has been circulating the net via email, Facebook posts, MySpace bulletins, etc…, It is by far a real entertaining parody, […]
Yes, the Apple iPhone 3G is finally here!! The iPhones started selling today since 8am. Apple fans have been camping outside Apple stores since Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 or earlier. Other excited fans paid $1,200 to stand on line for them. I really hope the hype is worth it!! Old iPhone New iPhone 3G *For […]
Don’t Break the Habit – The easiest way to keep things going is simply not to stop. Avoid long breaks in exercising. Reward Showing Up – Woody Allen once said that, “Half of life is showing up.” I’d argue that 90% of making a habit is just making the effort to get there. Commit for […]