Millenniums of Manhattan Winter Package Specials

New York City’s Premier Hotel Brand Offers Specialized Packages all Winter Long

This winter, Millenniums of Manhattan is rolling out the red carpet for guests, offering an array of packages sure to delight any traveler, whatever their needs may be!

Each Millenniums of Manhattan location, Millennium Broadway Hotel and Millennium UN Plaza Hotel, is offering special New York City centric packages featuring some of Manhattan’s most beloved attractions, designed to give visitors the best of The Big Apple.

Here is a sample of the specials and packages being offered by Millenniums of Manhattan this winter:

MILLENNIUM BROADWAY HOTEL

Be the toast of Broadway at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City, located in the heart of Times Square with a calming, upscale ambiance and access to Broadway theaters, Fifth Avenue shopping, midtown Manhattan business and fine dining.

Stay and Play                                                                                                   

Bring your family to New York City and stay at Millennium Broadway in the heart of Times Square.

This package includes:

·        Accommodations in a standard guest room

·        4 complimentary discounted coupons (50% off regular price) for Gray Line’s Walking/Audio Tour

·        4 complimentary discounted coupons ($6 off adults; $4 off children) to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.

Terms & Conditions

Based on availability. Offer is non-transferable. Promo code for booking: STAYPLAY

Millennium Broadway's Celebration Package

Millennium Broadway is celebrating 20 years in Times Square in 2010. Help kick off our special date with our New York City hotel's Celebration Package!

This package includes:

• Overnight accommodations
• Full American Breakfast for two in our Manhattan hotel's Restaurant Charlotte
• Free in-room movie
• Popcorn, soda, candy delivered to room
• 2 Millennium Broadway Celebration cupcakes delivered to your hotel room

Terms & Conditions

Based on availability. Package is non-transferable. Promo code for booking: BIRTHDAY

Broadway Plus Parking

Enjoy our Broadway hotel's perfect location, Times Square views plus valet parking to make your trip to New York City easy and stress free.

This package comes with:

• Overnight Accommodations
• Valet Parking

Terms & Conditions

Based on availability. Package is non-transferable. Valet Parking only; 24-Hour Parking. No “in and out” services. Promo code for booking: BPPARKING

MILLENNIUM UN PLAZA HOTEL

Offering the best views in the world's greatest city, New York City, the Millennium UN Plaza welcomes business travelers, foreign dignitaries and sightseers from around the world to experience the hotel’s signature ambiance and prime location on midtown Manhattan’s trendy East Side.

Summer in Winter                                                                                 

Featuring the only indoor tennis court in any hotel in the city, guests to the Millennium UN can warm up with a private court time on the hotel’s 38th floor, and afterwards, enjoy panoramic city views from the heated pool on the 27th floor.

Guests who book the Summer in the Winter Package receive:

• One night stay in a Superior Room
• Private court time for one hour
• Access to heated indoor pool and fitness center on the 27th floor
• Two complimentary drink tickets at the hotel’s Ambassador Grill

The Summer in the Winter Package is available from November 1st to March 31st, priced from $249. Private lessons with a tennis pro are also available for an additional cost.

Terms & Conditions

Based on availability. Offer is non-transferable. Promo code for booking: SUMMERW

Millennium Romance                                                                                       

Treat your special someone to a romantic getaway in New York City. Let Millennium make it easy for you with this Manhattan hotel deal. Our Millennium Romance Package will pamper you with:

• Early check-in available upon request
• In-room sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival
• Full American Buffet Breakfast for two in our restaurant The Ambassador Grill
• Access to fitness center and indoor swimming pool
• Late check-out available upon request

Terms & Conditions

Package is based on availability. Blackout dates might apply. Offer is non-transferable.

Promo code for booking: ROMANCE

Please visit www.millenniumhotels.com for further information.

An Ode to the Spelling Chequer by Janet E. Byford

Prays the Lord for the spelling chequer
That came with our pea sea!
Mecca mistake and it puts you rite
Its so easy to ewes, you sea.

I never used to no, was it e before eye?
(Four sometimes its eye before e.)
But now I’ve discovered the quay to success
It’s as simple as won, too, free!

Sew watt if you lose a letter or two,
The whirled won’t come two an end!
Can’t you sea? It’s as plane as the knows on yore face
S. Chequer’s my very best friend

I’ve always had trubble with letters that double
“Is it one or to S’s?” I’d wine
But now, as I’ve tolled you this chequer is grate
And its hi thyme you got won, like mine.

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You subscribe to newsletters.  Every few months, there may be a cool article or post that you would like to share with your audience or customers.  However, as a courtesy or professional standard procedure, you should always contact the source of the newsletter and seek permission to repost or republish the article.

This shows the source that someone is reading and appreciating their work.  From my own experiences, majority of the sources I have contacted have encouraged me to publish some of their work that I wanted to share with my readers.  So far, one has told me not to repost their article on my blogs, but they replied in a professional and friendly manner.  I respect that.  What would have happened if I reposted the article without their permission?  It would have probably hurt our professional relationships.

So, my dear readers always be clear in your communication. 

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Chance to Win a Complete Makeover and Medifast Ad Campaign

Although 2011 has only just started, the reality of being on a diet is probably starting to sink in. This year, Medifast is giving yet another reason to stick with that New Year’s weight loss resolution with their Happy Afters contest. Medifast is encouraging its users to send a digital version of their ‘before & after’ photographs before March 31^st, 2011 for a chance to become the next Medifast success story star! 10 lucky winners will be flown to Medifast’s headquarters in Baltimore where they will receive:

·         Airfare, lodging, and transportation

·         A professional makeover

·         A shopping session with a personal stylist

·         A professional photo and video shoot

·         A chance to appear in Medifast’s national television, print and online advertising and more!

Interested applicants can read the official Happy Afters contest rules and enter on www.Medifast1.com or Medifast’s Facebook page www.Facebook.com/Medifast.

So stick with that 2011 resolution and good luck!

Top 10 Scams of 2010

Scammers in 2010 continued to prey on people's difficult economic conditions and concerns about the general economy as well as follow the financial misfortunes of individuals, according to the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) summary of dishonest business dealings for the past year.

This listing is based on the number of times people requested information and inquiries through personal phone calls or the BBB website, as well as complaints.  These instances of service by the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois, including inquiries and complaints about specific businesses.

"Scammers continue to follow the money trail and target the desperate emotions of people," said Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. "This year the Top 3 scams were again related to personal finances.”

  

The list of the Top 10 most common scams in 2010 include:

1.      Work-At-Home and Fraudulent Employment Opportunities

2.      Credit Repair and Debt Negotiations/Settlement Services

3.      Advance Fee Lenders

4.      Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue/Loan Modification Scams

5.      Timeshare Resellers

6.      Mystery/Secret Shoppers

7.      Grant & Government Job Finding Entities

8.      Not so “Free” Trials

9.      Phishing, Smishing, and Vishing

10.  Check Scams

"We believe the reason we hear more about these Top 3 scams is because people lose money and then complain, rather than being tempted by deals and checking them out before sending money," explained Bernas. "This usually ends badly for people, who never get their money back."

Explanations of these scams are:

1. Work-at-Home and Fraudulent Employment Opportunities - These scams offer big dollars for little work or effort. However, when an interested consumer “applies,” they almost always ask for money up-front to pay for materials, training kits, or investment money. After sending payment, most consumers either have their checks deposited and never hear anything again, or obtain something that is completely useless. Internet employment opportunities looking for “shipping”, “billing managers” or “payment processors” frequently turn out to be fraudulent listings that are looking for victims to commit money laundering by accepting and forwarding payments.

2. Credit Repair and Debt Negotiation/Settlement Services - Due to the continuing economic situation, many consumers seek credit repair or debt negotiation/settlement companies. However, everything a credit repair clinic can do for you legally, you can do for yourself at little or no cost. Here are the important facts:

• These services can not ask for money in advance, automatically get legitimate negative reports off your credit report or guarantee to cut your debt by a specific percentage.
• Be extremely cautious about a service that recommends you not pay creditors so it can negotiate.  This could negatively affect your credit report.

3. Advance Fee Lenders - The victims are often contacted by phone or e-mail or respond to fake newspaper or online ads. They are offered quick and immediate loans despite past credit history and with little or no background check. The one requirement is the payment of advance fees. It is illegal for any business to request any fees to be paid up front prior to disbursing a loan. After the victim wires the money, he never sees his loan funds or advance fee payment again.

4. Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue/Loan Modification Scams – Because foreclosure information is publicly available, many scammer contact desperate homeowners and promise to save their homes while loan modification companies promise to renegotiate your loan and reduce your payments. It is unlawful for foreclosure consultants to collect money before (1) they give you a written contract describing the services they promise to provide and (2) they actually perform all the services described in the contract.

5. Timeshare Resellers – Consumers are generally contacted by phone or mail and told that their timeshare is in a “hot” market or they have a buyer willing to purchase their timeshare, but first they need to pay a hefty fee in advance or enter into contracts that same day. In a standard real estate transaction, fees are paid from the proceeds of the sale. In a timeshare scam, victims do not end up selling their timeshare and they generally do not hear from the company again.

6. Mystery/Secret Shoppers - Websites or newspaper ads often asks that you “register” and pay a fee in order to receive information about a certification program, a directory of mystery shopping companies, or baseless guarantees of obtaining mystery shopping positions. Most don’t exist, have already expired, or have nothing to do with legitimate secret shopping offers.

7. Grant & Government Job Finding Entities - Offers of “free” government grants or assistance with research, grant applications, or government employment should all be regarded with caution. The majority of these entities charge for services, applications, or information that can be easily obtained for free by doing online searches or visiting school financial aid offices.

8. Not so “Free” Trials – Online offers often do not disclose the billing terms and conditions or do not have such details prominently displayed online. Consumers often end up being repeatedly billed for products and services they didn’t want.

9. Phishing, Smishing, and Vishing – “Phishing” is a crime that uses spam e-mails to deceive consumers into disclosing their personal or financial information.

”Smishing” is the practice of sending a phishing message to steal credit card or identity information via cell phone text messaging.

The latest form of identity theft is “vishing” which uses Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) to gain access to private and personal financial information. Recipients hear automated recordings that alert them to fraudulent or suspicious activity on their credit card or bank accounts which instructs them to call and input their personal information.

10. Check Scams – Consumers receive a check in the mail, allegedly for winning a sweepstake, lottery or promotion. They are urged to deposit the check, and then write another from their own account to cover alleged taxes or fees. The check that was deposited turns out to be worthless while the check sent by the consumer is good, and that money ends up being unrecoverable.

“Remember, before giving any company credit or debit card information, the BBB recommends reviewing the website fully to avoid potential billing nightmares,” said Bernas. “These scams and others are preventable with the right resources.”  

For more information on these top 10 scams, visit www.bbb.org .

Related articles

• Consumer Ally's Top 5 Scams of 2010 (walletpop.com)
• How to recognize an email scam or phishing attempt (downloadsquad.switched.com)

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"Dr. Gourmet" Releases Free Weight Loss App for iPhone

With the beginning of a new decade on the horizon, I’m sure one of your new year’s resolutions is to get healthy and get into shape. You probably told yourself that you will simply “eat healthy and exercise.” But we all know that doesn’t really work.

Fortunately, with Dr. Gourmet’s new app, you can manage your eating habits right from your iPhone or iPad.  Comprised of a Food Diary and Exercise Diary, the app is designed to give everyone the ability to track their caloric intake and physical activity from anywhere. FOR FREE.

The Dr. Gourmet Mobile App consists of a:

·         Food Diary: Using the database of thousands of foods, with just a few taps you can track breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Keeps a running total of your intake as well as nutrition information, including calories, fat, carbohydrates, sugars, fiber and protein.

·         Exercise Diary: Whether you walk the dog, belly dance or run, track the calories you burn every day. Keeps a daily total and compares it to your caloric intake.

The Dr. Gourmet App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch.


 Just who is "Dr. Gourmet"?


Dr. Tim Harlan (“Dr. Gourmet”) is currently the Medical Director at Tulane University School of Medicine and an assistant professor of medicine.  He writes extensively on diet and health.  His books It’s Heartly Fare and Hand On Heart, guide readers on what they can eat for optimum health. His latest book, Just Tell Me What to Eat (Da Capo) is scheduled for release this Spring.  As a recognized expert, Dr. Harlan has been featured on CNN, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal and other top-tier media outlets.  On television, Dr. Harlan has been the on-air expert for the Food Network show “Cooking Thin” and is also a host on the DIY Network show “AskDIY.”  His 2002 program “The Dr. Gourmet Show” earned an Emmy Award for excellence in medical programming.