I have a remote for the TV, a remote for the cable, the VCR, the DVD, a remote for my computer, a remote for the garage, and a remote for the stereo. Okay, I really don’t have a remote for the stereo. Okay, I do. It just has an end with a dog tooth mark in it, so it is out of commission and I am going to pitch it. It was my fault that I left it out somewhere, but quite frankly, I didn’t really notice it was gone because I end up just walking up to the stereo anyways because I would want to change a CD.
It may be a good idea to sit around and play Jenga using all of the remotes instead of playing pieces. After all, trying to keep track of them is too much work, so I guess it means I am getting into shape. They also make a nice little vignette of the MacIntosh remote going on a Surfin’ Safari. At left, the artistry looks suspiciously like a cry for help, doesn’t it?
I have tried to get a universal remote before, and that took care of the TV and VCR, but wasn’t compatible with anything else. Now, there is a whole new type of remote that isn’t big, chunky, and plastic with buttons that make you feel like you need to shop in the large print section of the bookstore. The Yamaha neoHD solves the problem of the recliner holster full of remotes like a universal one would, but it goes one further. Okay, it goes two further. It not only handles your visual media, but your Ipod, Wii, PS2 and other gaming systems will pick up its vibe as well. There is an on screen interface that allows you to have complete and omnipotent control of it all!
One of the best parts is that you won’t be contorting yourself in all sorts of weird directions to line up with the “eye” of all the various players, stereos, and tvs. All you have to do is select what you want on the screen…you can select Watch, Listen, or Play. The icons are simple so everyone in the family, even those not very tech savvy can figure out how to use it. There will be no calling Cousin Lester to come over and help Grandma stop it from blinking 12:00.
You will have a chance to try it yourself if you are the lucky winner in the Yamaha neoHD Sweepstakes. The winner receives a NeoHD remote system. I have searched around online and have found them in the $599-799 range, so this isn’t like entering to win a pack of scratch and sniff stickers. Nope, it’s nothing to sneeze at.
You can enter one of two ways:
1) On Twitter: Tweet “I just entered to win a #neoHD b/c I have too many remotes, visit (blog.izea.com) to enter”
2) Leave a comment at blog.izea.com, the folks who are giving away the prize.
So, what is your remote life like? Is it a jumbled mess of boxes and remotes, or have you tossed everything out the window already? Would something like this make your life easier?


The drawing is being hosted by VisitKissimmee.com. To enter, click on the Freedom to Enjoy Sweepstakes Icon, and then enter your email address. The next drawing is on June 1st, which is right around the corner. There is a 3 day/2 night trip for two, or a weeklong trip for four at stake. Kissimmee is about fifteen miles from Disney, and ninety minutes from Daytona Beach, so fairly central to many different attractions.
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There are many different 5K races and walks to raise awareness and/or money for different causes. Sometimes, you are given incentive to bring a team together. There are others where there are so many interested parties that they limited the event to people who are able to raise a certain amount of money. One that requires neither is the “walk” that Bublebee Foods has instituted. Between now and October 31, you can log in and record how many miles you have walked with the 






Sweet Cindy is a little different than all the other dogs that come into Heard County Animal Control. The main reason is that Cindy has a family that knows she is there. It is not a family that has tearfully said goodbye to Cindy because of a hardship. On the contrary, the family is toying with the idea of what to do. They sent their teenage child into the shelter today to scope things out to see if it really was their Cindy after getting calls and notices. But she didn’t take Cindy with her. How heartbreaking it is to see a family member…only for them to turn their back.
Cindy is a boxer mix - she looks like a very high mix at that. She is now eligible for adoption by anyone, not just her family. Her “time up” date is this coming Friday. Technically, she can be euthanized at any time, but the schedule for all the dogs and cats is Friday.
There is also one other dog at this shelter that needs extra exposure. (don’t mind the date on the camera, the camera was on the blink!) This dog is sweetness personified. She just simply loves everyone. The reason rescues have shied away from her is that she has mange. It is HIGHLY treatable but no boarding facility will take her.
Did you enter? If you didn’t, it is a little too late. The deadline has passed to submit your entry. However, it is not too late to have your voice be heard.