June 17, 2001
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Instead of just throwing away. While some Internet companies are floundering, others are profiting from the misfortune of others. Not all are as crassly vulture-like as those infamous message board sites that let you trash the latest failing dotcom. For some, the purpose is to make use of the billions of lines of Web site code that is now languishing in the offices of defunct dotcoms. The Website Recycling Company aims to connect owners of useful code with prospective buyers. A promising idea, but you must register before getting a look at the goods.
Walk for the Cure. 2 Years ago, my life was altered forever. I was diagnosed with Diabetes. Besides having to spend a long time learning about what it was that I personally had to deal with, I also learned numerous facts that amazed me. For example, 1 in 16 people have Diabetes, which basically guarantees that you know someone with Diabetes. The average Diabetic has a life span that is reduced by 20 years. Diabetes is called the silent killer because it damages your body slowly over a long period of time. And it goes on. What's the point of all this yammering? Well, if you were bothered by any of this, then get involved! For the last few years I have participated in the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Walk for the Cure. Each Fall this International Organization organizes Millions of people to get out and do something. Go to the site and pre-register for the walk in your area!
Dinner Discounts. Formerly "Dining a la Card", iDine offers a great discount dining program. For $49 a year you can have access to a 20% discount at over 7,500 restaurants across the United States and for no fee you can join the program to receive frequent flyer miles with 9 different major airlines! The one twist that they have done which makes them 10 times better than any other dining program out there is that there is no card to present. You register up to three of your credit cards on their website and when you go out to eat, that is the card you use. No longer will you look like the cheapskate who is rolling out the wrinkled coupons after a fancy dinner!