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There are social networks these days to cover just about any niche or interest that you may have. This includes financial matters like investing and stock trading. MyWallSt.net is just a site like this. If you are into investing and want to bounce ideas off of other like-minded folks then there are plenty here. You can setup your profile, make new online friends and all of the other nifty social networking that comes along with a site like this.

The main reason you may want to head over there, however is that they have something called the rookie challenge. This is a fantasy investment game. That’s right a game. You use virtual cash to trade stocks from real companies. This is a really great educational tool that can a) allow novice traders to test the waters without any risk or b) let veteran traders evaluate new strategies. In any case… it’s FREE. Sign up for free, setup your stock profile and get

trading with $100,000 virtual dollars. As if that’s not a good enough deal, at the end of trading every Friday evening (after 5:00 PM) the rookie trader with the highest percent gain and a total equity greater than $100,000 is declared winner for the week for cash prizes up to $1,000.

Online Discount Mart is trying to get rid of a lot of their summer inventory of home and garden merchandise. You can find some great deals! Not only do they have some great lawn and garden decorations, but they also have their fall and/or Halloween decorations available. They also a decent selection of garden furniture and wind chimes. Head on over for some super summer savings!

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Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease that attacks so many of our loved one’s across this nation. The Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring a Memory Walk which will be the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research.

How can you help? I’m glad you asked. Can you walk? If so then you can find a Memory Walk in your area to participate in. Better yet you can show your support by becoming a Team Captain and organizing a walk in your area. On the site you will find a Tools section that has information and downloads to make this is easy as possible. Some of the suggested ways of getting started are to raise funds online. You can use their online tools to post your story, ask for and track your fundraising progress. You can also ask for donations from co-workers, friends, neighbors and family members. Many people are happy to help when they know you’re raising money for a good cause. Leveraging businesses: don’t forget to ask your donors if their employer offers matching gifts. Read these tips for more information about how matching gifts can double your impact. Finally if you do decide to become a team captain the site has downloads to help you out including a Team Captain Guide, a guide for recruiting team members, a guide for setting team goals and a team sign-up sheet.