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Claim It Texas Air Date: 11/5/2009  

www.claimittexas.org

One in four Texans have money that is owed to them. That's right the state of Texas has $2 Billion from forgotten bank accounts, un-cashed checks, security deposits and utility refunds all waiting for you to claim. Head to this website and get what's rightfully yours. Simply fill out a petition online, provide proof of your identification and documentation linking you to that past account. The process takes around four to six weeks to complete but when it comes to free money, that small wait is definitely worth it.


Nasa I-Phone Air Date: 11/4/2009  

www.nasa.gov/iphone

It’s not hard to imagine if there was an application that appealed to both and tech junkies and space geeks it would go over like gang busters. That's been the response since NASA recently unveiled its newest software. Samples are at this website. The application comes from the New Media Team at NASA Ames Research Center and delivers up to minute NASA content strait from their sources. We're talking current and future mission details and reports with real time images, maps, and video in many cases. While it harness information that costs billions to acquire the application is free to use.


Celebrity Calamity Air Date: 11/2/2009  

www.celebritycalamity.com

It seems like all kids care about these days is celebrities. If only they learned less about debutantes and more about debt. The idea is not too far-fetched, this site combines the two. It hosts an online game that engages players in money management. The game was created by Harvard’s financial manager in order to make fiscal responsibility fun. Users play the part of personal shoppers for free-spending celebrities. The objective is to obtain and use money to make demanding celebrities happy.


Tweeting Too Hard Air Date: 11/1/2009  

TweetingTooHard.com

If you're any kind of tech savvy, you might have caught on to the Twitter craze, or maybe you're the type who thinks you just don't have anything interesting to say. Well, when in doubt, tweet about yourself. The tweeters on this Web site have mastered the art of self-important tweets. This Web site is the best way to get a laugh off of someone else's self-importance. This site allows users to submit self-important and amusing tweets just for fun. Check out what's hot, including the newest added tweets and even the top tweets of all time, when it comes to self-importance. Who knows? You may even find one of your own tweets made it to the top of the list.





     




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