http://moneylovechange.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Amy B. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:59:40 GMT 2010-01-07T08:59:40Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977666935 If you need a little help with gather points, please let me know and I will view your photos.  It might not happen right away, but I have some spare time between students when tutoring online where . . . Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:36:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977666935 Amy B. 2009-04-27T04:36:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977482150 Last week, I was tutoring chemistry online, and we were discussing subatomic particles and their respective charges.  I tend to type quickly since there is a spell-check installed with the software . . . Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:09:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977482150 Amy B. 2008-10-19T05:09:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977475859 I just got back from a nice trip to visit family.  They live in a non-swing state, and I have to admit that one of the nicest things about the visit was being able to watch tv without political ads! . . . Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:31:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977475859 Amy B. 2008-10-13T02:31:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977471084 The bailout, politics, the debate... what some celebrity is wearing.  I'm taking a hiatus from the tv.  Does anyone else feel the same? I am just curious if I am the only one! Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:12:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977471084 Amy B. 2008-10-08T01:12:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977469964 I received this site from a friend - it is paid for by Obama for America, but can be used by anyone to check to see if they are registered to vote.  It took me about 2 minutes to confirm that I was . . . Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:25:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977469964 Amy B. 2008-10-07T00:25:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977469927 I was hoping that someone could suggest a good book that is lighthearted and has some comedic element to it.  I would prefer something that is not political in nature, but would consider something . . . Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:34:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977469927 Amy B. 2008-10-06T23:34:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977466118 My guess is that a lot of people will be watching the debate tonight, as long as their schedule allows.  Out of curiousity, I have two quick questions: 1.  Will you watch the debate? 2.  . . . Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:14:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977466118 Amy B. 2008-10-02T22:14:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977465131 I know that most people are feeling the crunch brought on by all of the recent changes in the economy.  I don't really know what our immediate future holds, and I am scared a lot about the future . . . Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:16:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977465131 Amy B. 2008-10-02T01:16:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977411021 A new month is here!  Time to wipe the slate clean, and start fresh.  I'm going camping for a couple of days, and am looking forward to relaxing.  I am hoping that the chance to unwind . . . Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:27:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977411021 Amy B. 2008-08-01T05:27:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977390023 This website has been posted on Gather before, but from what I could find the last time was in 2007.  Xerox started a program called "Let's Say Thanks" .  It lets people to send . . . Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:57:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977390023 Amy B. 2008-07-04T23:57:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977372752 Just a heads up that you can watch some free live music this weekend.  Bonnaroo is a live music festival with a variety of artists that is going on now.  If you check out the AT&T blue room . . . Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:20:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977372752 Amy B. 2008-06-14T01:20:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977364759 I have a question for Hillary Clinton supporters planning to vote for John McCain.  Does her formal endorsement of Barack Obama change your mind?  Why or why not? I am interested in responses . . . Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:26:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977364759 Amy B. 2008-06-07T18:26:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360781 I am trying to watch a McCain speech, but I can't pay attention when he pauses and smiles.  His smile is really creepy to me.  Am I the only one? This is meant to be a lightheated jab, . . . Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:53:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360781 Amy B. 2008-06-04T00:53:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360004 If you could suggest a place for everyone to see before they die, where would it be?  Why? The most breathtaking place I have seen to date is the Gorge in George, WA.  A concert there is . . . Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:04:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360004 Amy B. 2008-06-03T03:04:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977359218 With all of the political drama, I thought I would try to lighten the mood a little with a generic political joke.  Please feel free to direct it towards your anti-candidate of choice, but keep any . . . Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:28:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977359218 Amy B. 2008-06-02T03:28:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977359171 Starting June 1, new members have to earn twice as many points for gifts.  I do like that this only affects new members, but am a little surprised that it is twice as many points.  I am thinking . . . Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:42:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977359171 Amy B. 2008-06-02T01:42:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977351657 Does anyone know why?  I was on earlier, and nothing was mentioned.  I hope it is just a small glitch! Fri, 23 May 2008 01:31:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977351657 Amy B. 2008-05-23T01:31:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977339612 Just thought that I would share that there are free classes available at: www.hp.com/go/learningcenter There are courses on Windows, Office, and others. You can work at your own pace, and there . . . Tue, 06 May 2008 07:11:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977339612 Amy B. 2008-05-06T07:11:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977339606 This is not an argument asking for either of the candidates to give up, but I was just wondering if anyone else is growing tired... I am! Tue, 06 May 2008 06:51:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977339606 Amy B. 2008-05-06T06:51:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977303609 I have gotten a little over 200 points so far, so I have a lot of work to do!  Things were really busy over the past couple of days, and should calm down, so I will have more time to dedicate to Gather.  . . . Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:54:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977303609 Amy B. 2008-04-07T03:54:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302061 A couple of days ago, Boomertowne changed the format of the discussion boards.  I used to go through discussion board pages to earn points, but when I did it today my point value did not change (although . . . Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:55:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302061 Amy B. 2008-04-05T02:55:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302044 In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, I would like to know what this statement means to you.  For me, I think that this statement is more easily followed on a personal level.  There are a . . . Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:17:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302044 Amy B. 2008-04-05T02:17:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977295715 We were thinking of going to see the cherry blossoms in DC, but some friends of ours called to help us move.  I don't mind helping them out at all (what are friends for!), but have to admit that . . . Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:43:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977295715 Amy B. 2008-03-28T17:43:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977294127 Ut oh.  My old Dell laptop is literally clunking and whizzing, and both my husband and I agree that it is time to look for a new computer.  We already have a MacBook (so I already have an opinion . . . Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:30:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977294127 Amy B. 2008-03-26T19:30:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977292827 I imagine that many of us are thankful for our friends and family, but in today's day and age we have less of an opportunity to show our appreciation.  At the end of the day, when putting . . . Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:50:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977292827 Amy B. 2008-03-25T05:50:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291274 Because of the quality of our particular public school system, we are considering homeschooling our only child.  I have read a lot about homeschooling online, but have not seen much from the perspective . . . Sun, 23 Mar 2008 02:30:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291274 Amy B. 2008-03-23T02:30:08Z