New Rev The Web Offers Travelers Much Faster Internet Connections

ON THE ROAD AGAIN? NEW Rev The Web " INTERNET ACCELERATOR OFFERS TRAVELERS MUCH FASTER WEB CONNECTIONS

New Free Service Provides 5 Times Speed Improvement for Web Surfing, Email, Downloads, and More

WESTPORT, Conn., May 9, 2005 _ Anyone who travels with a laptop knows that Internet connections in hotels and airport lounges can be very slow. Hotels often offer travelers only a dial-up line; but even if broadband is available, the speed can be impeded by contention from other users. Rev The Web, a new Internet accelerator, is a free and easy way for travelers to increase their Internet access speed while traveling around the U.S. or around the world.

Rev The Web can benefit travelers by increasing their Internet access speed an average of five times if they find themselves in a hotel room that only offers dial-up access. For those surfers who do have DSL or cable modem access while on the road, Rev The Web can speed their Internet access three fold on average, a noticeable difference especially when downloading graphics-rich web pages, such as maps or travel sites. The service also works with ISDN, wireless and satellite, and with nearly all Internet Service Providers.

"Whether you're a busy road warrior trying to download important presentations or spreadsheets from an airport lounge or a vacationer who simply wants to check email but doesn't want to waste hours of time, Rev The Web should be installed on your laptop," said Irv Lebovics, Senior Vice President of Sales, Artera Group, Inc. "With this free service, travelers can speed any Internet connection they are offered, increasing efficiency and reducing the stress of staying connected while away from home or the office."

Unlike other programs that simply "tweak" Windows® settings to address modem speeds, Rev The Web is a comprehensive service that uses patent- pending technology to compress and optimize the data that is being served by the Web. The service is free and can be accessed at www.revtheweb.com. It is quick to download and simple to install. Technical support for the new service is available on the website and includes a click-to-chat option.

Rev The Web comes with parental control features that allow parents to determine the websites that are acceptable for their children to visit. It also offers a speed test with which users can test their surfing speed, illustrating how much faster they are accessing the Internet with Rev The Web.

In return for the free service, users fill out a ten-question survey about their interests and will be served non-intrusive advertising based on this information. Rev The Web protects users' privacy by not collecting any name, address or phone number data. Rev The Web users also have access to a special shopping portal called "Just For You" that offers customized deals in a variety of categories based on the consumer's interests.

If at any time a user no long wishes to receive ads but still wants to take advantage of the speed benefits of Rev The Web, they can switch to the premium version of the service for $2.95 per month. Benefits of the premium version include:

· Protecting the PC from unauthorized access by providing an ultra- secure firewall.
· Improving the way email works by accelerating the delivery of email and the downloading of email attachments such as Microsoft® Word® and PowerPoint® documents.
· Blocking website ads, further speeding up the Internet surfing experience.

System requirements of the Rev The Web Service are: Microsoft® Internet Explorer version 5.0 or above; Pentium® II or higher ; Celeron® 500Mhz or higher; 64MB of RAM or more; and 20 MB of free disk space. Rev The Web is compatible with all of the following operating systems: Windows® 98 Second Edition; Windows® Me; Windows® 2000; Windows® XP.

About Rev The Web
Rev The Web is a world-class Internet accelerator that uses patent- pending technology and optimization techniques to speed the delivery of information to Internet users. Rev The Web uses a permission-based, advertising-assisted business model. Rev The Web is not spyware. Rev The Web was developed by Artera Group, Inc., a developer of proprietary Internet acceleration and optimization technologies for residential, small business and enterprise applications. For more information, visit www.revtheweb.com.

6 Saving Tips When Moving

Moving households, whether it is due to a job transfer or upgrading your home, and whether moving across country or across town, is an expensive proposition. Even when a new employer sponsors a relocation, there are hidden or un-thought-of expenses such as tipping or registering your vehicle in a new state. Here are six ways to reduce expenses during your next move:

1. Boxes, boxes, boxes

Asking your local grocery, drug, or liquor store for their empty boxes is certainly one way to save money. You could easily spend $100 or more when buying new boxes. Consider visiting an apartment complex the first weekend of the month when new tenants are likely to move in. Tenants will be eager to rid themselves of their unpacked boxes and you can score by taking them off their hands. If your employer is paying for the move, be sure to save and store your new boxes for future use.

Buy your packaging tape at a hardware store instead of a grocery store or office supply store. It can save you up to $5 per roll! And remember to be nice to whomever is helping you move, pack books in a few smaller boxes instead of one big box!

2. Truck Rentals

If you are ambitious enough to move yourself, be sure to comparison shop weeks in advance of your move to get the best prices on truck rentals.

At the time this article was written, the following online price quotes were researched from well-known companies offering truck rentals. Be careful to investigate how the company charges for mileage. Another hidden charge that you may not be aware of is that of dropping off the truck in a different city/location from where it was rented. Inquire with the truck rental store or website if there are special promotions or discounts for being a AAA or AARP member. Do call your insurance agent before you reserve any truck to determine if your homeowner's insurance will cover any damage to your furniture and if your auto insurance will cover the truck. This will save you worry and money, if you don't need to purchase additional insurance from the rental company.

As an example, you could expect to tpay the following charges for a 400-mile move

* Uhaul, http://www.uhaul.com/, 14' Truck, $109 + $.40 per mile after the first 476 miles

* Penske, http://www.penske.com/, 15' Truck, $429 for unlimited miles, receive a 10% discount for reserving the truck online and another 10% for being a AAA member

* Budget, http://www.budget.com/, 15' Truck, $452 with a $100 refundable deposit, 515 miles are free

Each of these companies does a great job of up-selling boxes, tape, hand truck rentals, and moving quilt rentals on their websites and in their stores. The boxes and tape can be purchased much cheaper if you plan in advance.

In this scenario, Uhaul is the clear winner, but this is NOT always the case. Prices will vary due to availability, timing, and distances.

And, don't forget - you are responsible for paying for the gas in the truck, which can be an exorbitant cost with current gas prices. Ask the rental company for the average mile-per-gallon of the truck when you are reserving it to estimate this cost.

3. Storage

Temporarily storing your belongings may be a necessary expense. There are a lot of options with storage facilities and you will want to weigh each aspect carefully. For example, if you are always strapped for cash, and there is the slightest chance thay you will not be able to make the payment in a timely fashion, your belongings may be confiscated! Don't risk signing a contract with a storage company if you aren't confident you can make the payments. An alternate option here is to use your credit card for the recurring monthly costs, but ONLY if you pay off the balance in full each month.

When choosing a storage facility, consider the companiy's reputation, whether they have climate controlled units (if this is important to you), and what security the company can promise. Having easy access 24 hours a day may also be a key attribute for you depending on your circumstances.

If you are renting a truck to move your belongings, be sure to ask what partnership pricing they have with a local storage facility. Sometimes storage can be obtained for as little as $1 for the first month with a 2-month minimum contract when you rent a truck at the same time. Buy a padlock for your storage unit at your local hardware store to save spending 3-times the amount at the facility.

4. Packing Fragile Belongings

As with boxes, packing materials to protect fragile belongings can be expensive. A cost effective and space efficient tip is to pack these breakable items in your bathroom and kitchen towels, throw rugs, blankets, bed linens, and even shower curtains! This is a much better alternative to newspaper, which leaves ink residue behind. All of your linens can be washed and folded once you have moved into your new home.

In an easily identifiable place such as a drawer of a piece of furniture, be sure to pack a complete change of clothes for you and your family members, toiletries, a complete set of bed linens, and toilet paper. This way, you won't be panicked trying to find the necessities when your first apprive at your destination.

5. Utilities and Address Changes

Remember to cancel your old utility services, start new utility services, and change your address. You may uncover some forgotten money when canceling services if you were required to pay a deposit when you started your service. Be sure to end the services the day after you move out. This may incur a few dollars of extra costs, but typically these companies can not ensure a cut off time, and you don't want to be stuck without electricity or hot water while you are still in your place.

On the same note, you may wish to schedule set-up of your utilities at your new residence the day before you arrive to be sure everything will be working when you arrive. Here is a list of common utility companies to contact. The property management company or Chamber of Commerce in the area where you are moving can give you local company numbers.

* Electric
* Gas
* Water
* Phone
* Cable
* Garbage

Also, if you are moving into a subdivision or condominium complex that has a private trash collecting service, you may be charged for the pick-up of your moving boxes! This cost can be $25 or much higher, depending on the number of boxes. Check this out before putting your boxes out at the curb. You may want to consider donating your boxes to a new neighbor with a "For Sale" sign in front of their home.

In addition canceling and starting new utility services, don't forget to change your address with
your:

* Bank
*Credit Cards
* Utility Companies
* Insurance Companies
* Doctors
* Magazines
* U.S. Post Office (at your old location)

6. Save ALL Moving Receipts

If your move is not being paid for by an employer, the incurred expenses may be tax deductible.
According to the IRS website, www.irs.gov, "You can deduct your allowable moving expenses if your move is closely related, both in time and in place, to the start of work at a new or changed job location." The IRS has an interactive questionnaire, which determines whether your move may be deducted on your taxes. Contact the IRS or your tax preparer if you have specific questions relating to your move.

Moving even the simplest of households can be expensive. Save yourself a lot of stress and money by planning far in advance of your move.

ABOUT ONE PAYCHECK AT A TIME, INC.
One Paycheck at a Time Inc. is the leading source for sensible debt reduction solutions. Its products include the One Paycheck at a Time, as well as an ebook format, and the eTools program. The author of the book and president of the company, Kimberly A. Griffiths, has been through the vicious cycle of debt herself and has made it her personal goal to share her experience to help others. More information can be found about the company and its products at www.OnePaycheckataTime.com.

This article is intended for educational purposes only and it should not be interpreted as financial advice. For advice that is specific to your circumstances, please consult your tax and financial advisor.

iFulfill.com President Paul Purdue Launches Blog on Balancing Work and Family

MAUMEE, Ohio, May 9, 2005 -- Paul Purdue, founder and president of iFulfill.com (http://www.ifulfill.com), a leading e-retail order fulfillment house for medium and small online businesses, has started a blog (http://www.ifulfill.com/weblog/) about finding balance between career and family life.

"I'll share my experiences as the head of a rapidly growing company, who also manages to maintain a rich family life," he writes in his first iFulfill.com blog post. "And I'll engage in dialogue with others in growing companies so we can learn from each other. After all, what good is knowledge and experience unless it is shared?"

His goal, he says, is to prove "that you can run a multi-million dollar Internet company and have a life." Married with two children, Purdue is the Wolf Cub den leader of Cub Scout Pack 703, where he also serves as the Popcorn Kernel (with a "K"). He says he'll get up at 3 a.m. to get iFulfill.com work done in quiet solitude, but he won't miss the Daddy Daughter Dance or a Pinewood Derby race.

Purdue, who was a solid C-minus student in the six-and-a-half years he spent getting his four-year degree, got the entrepreneurial bug early and was already running his first successful company when he graduated from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI.

The Paul Purdue blog-launch coincides with a redesign of iFulfill.com's website and an expansion of its warehouse and office facilities to accommodate the e-retail fulfillment house's steady growth.

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editor's note: Check this guy's website, http://www.ifulfill.com, he provides a really good service... I'm thinking his might be a good place to warehouse my books...