See it. Stream it. Check out the Google Chromecast at BestBuy & Made By Google.

Check out the Google Chromecast at BestBuy & Made By Google #Ad http://bby.me/8mht4 

Did you know you can watch movies, shows, live TV, YouTube, and photos streaming on your TV from all your family's devices?

Stream from your phone to TV by plugging the Chromecast into the HDMI port on your TV and to power and stream your favorite entertainment right from your phone with just a tap. Watch shows, listen to playlists, and more. And while streaming, you can still use your phone as you normally do.

Easily works with the streaming apps you know and love. Enjoy TV shows, movies, videos, songs, games, sports and more from over 2000 apps like Netflix, YouTube, YouTube TV, and HBO NOW.

Start streaming with just your voice Just say what you want to watch from compatible apps and control your TV hands-free, with Chromecast and Google Home working seamlessly together.

“Ok Google, play Stranger Things from Netflix on my living room TV.”

Upgrade your TV for less Expand your home entertainment without buying a new TV. It's so affordable you can get one for every TV in the house.

High-speed wireless connectivity Built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi connects to the Internet through your wireless home network (wireless router required and sold separately).

Compatible with your existing HDTV Easily connects to high-definition televisions with HDMI connectivity.

Subscriptions are required to view some content.

Google Home, Chromecast, and compatible content required to cast to a TV using Google Home.

Web-based services and content require high-speed Internet service. Some services may require a subscription.

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Check out the new Sony noise cancelling headphones over at Best Buy.

"One good thing about music - when it hits you, you feel no pain.." - B. Marley

Wether it's music, movies, or audible books - it's always a roller coaster of emotions. Sony's new Noise Cancelling headphones do just that, makes sounds clearly without the noise of the outside world.

With Amazing Product Specs:

Industry-leading noise canceling: Sony’s proprietary HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 brings the WH-1000XM3 to the pinnacle of noise cancellation.

Premium Sound: The 40mm drivers with Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) diaphragms are Hi-Res Audio compatible, reproducing a full range of frequencies.

All-day listening with quick charging: Listen all day with up to 30 hours of playback and quick charging that gives five hours of playback with just 10 minutes of charge time.

Smart Listening: Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control automatically detects your activity and balances noise canceling levels accordingly.

Find out more info on Sony's new Sound Cancelling headphones by going to Best Buy, http://bby.me/3etee

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How I bought a home. Don't be discouraged by traditional lenders.

Thanks to Virginia real estate, just this year we bought our first home.  It's one of those things as a renter of 15 years that we had worked hard on building our credit up, never had an eviction. We bought cars and were finaced on the spot, but going through our bank traditionally for a mortgage for pre-qualification on a home that was still hundreds less for a mortgage with mortgage insurance than our rent we still were getting the run around and referred to lenders the agents all worked together with.  I didn't like that.  I knew what our credit was, I knew we were getting the run around to try to be forced into using the people the realtor used. Even if we had bad credit, there are plenty of bad credit loans.

Don't fall for that.  Always do your research.  There are plenty of ways that will work with all types of credits (Free ways to check your credit score,) and even find you Home grants your family may qualify for.  Those are the good lenders.  The ones that see your family as a family, and not just as a comission.  Associates is a conforming and non-conforming mortgage brokerage firm, specializing in alternative lending resources and flexible underwriting guidelines. Associates home loans was created to help those individuals to obtain mortgage financing who had struggled with problems such as bankruptcy, foreclosure, and loss of income due to circumstance beyond their control. Just because one bank or lender tells you no, don't give up on the American dream of owning your own home.

I also found out a lot of banks will not let you buy the forclosed homes because of them needing a few repairs, the home I bought was $18000 after purchase price and reality lawyer/title fee's.  I found a local lawyer near the home I was purchasing because it seemed every house (I won't say the huge realities name) I linked the realtor I was using was off the market after I linked her to it.  It was just easier for me to get a lender myself, pre-qualified, and leave out the realtor and hire a real estate attorney that the realtor would have charged me for anyways.

Like I said, don't be discouraged when buying a house just because a realtor, a bank, or a traditional mortgage broker is telling you one thing.   Always ask around, youd be surprised at how many lenders there are that want to help you. Especially if they see you are working, renting, trying, have a few thousands to put down, or can point you in the right direction to see if you qualify for any grants that cover closing costs or if the seller is willing to cover the closing costs or any fixes before the sale.

Before buying a home I had the impression only people with a lot of money could own a home because my bank made me feel like we couldn't afford a $150000 home yet or had spent x10 that on rent over the years.  Just try, don't give up.  We are all trying, and have dreams of bigger things.  Just try other lenders that are known for taking a chance on good people.

Check out the newest updates on MEGABLAST and BLAST Speakers! Pretty impressive specs.

Just in time for summer, Ultimate Ears announced new updates for MEGABLAST and BLAST portable speakers to help them get smarter and better over time. New experiences for MEGABLAST and BLAST include:

Enhanced controls on the Ultimate Ears app: You can now control volume remotely from the app, which is especially useful if you have your music cranked up loud and want to use Alexa. You can also check battery status in two ways - either through the app, or right from the speaker by pressing the “+/-” volume buttons simultaneously. Starting in May, you can personalize your sound for any artist or music genre with the custom equalizer (EQ).

Voice control on Spotify and more (coming soon): Just ask “Alexa, play my Discover Weekly” or any music from Spotify on MEGABLAST and BLAST. Spotify will soon join other Amazon Alexa supported music services such as Amazon Music, Deezer and TuneIn globally; and Pandora, iHeartRadio and SiriusXM in the U.S. -- use your voice to control music from these streaming services over Wi-Fi. On Bluetooth, you can enjoy music from any of your favorite music services.

Check out more information on
Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST: http://bby.me/bvce3  &
Ultimate Ears BLAST: http://bby.me/k2at6

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BestBuy Photography Workshop Tour Dates Beginning July 28.

Did you know BestBuy does Photography Workshops? Whether you are a Beginner (Ask the Free In-Store Camera Experience experts what camera questions you have at any location) or Intermediatethere will be a BestBuy Workshop for you.  Photography Workshop Tours for Intermediates has a lot of extras but Available in:

Seattle, San Diego, Houston, Atlanta, Tampa, New York City and Minneapolis on 7/28 -

These are half-day excursions where you’ll get the chance to work with pro photographers & our Camera Experience Shop experts to conduct 4 individual photo shoots. - You’ll get to test & try an array of lenses & accessories to truly unleash what’s possible with photography, learn to think like a pro & walk away with some amazing photos. - At the end of the day in addition to lunch you’ll get a bag of camera goodies + if you share your photos on social media with the #BestBuyPhotoWorkshops you’ll be entered to win Best Buy gift cards or a dream photography package!

The intermediate events cost $50 – but you’ll easily make this up with the giveaways, lunch, transportation, and the priceless opportunity to work with pros!

If you are a beginner the Camera Experience Shop experts will help you in Store and then you can take the Immediate Workshop that's available again on 10/20 and 1/19.

The In-Store Photography Workshops for Beginners are FREE - Do you want to improve your photo game but you’re not quite ready for the Tours? Start with a free in-store photography workshop! - Only 2 hours long, these will cover the photography basics & allow you 1:1 interaction with our Camera Experience Shop Experts to walk through your camera’s settings.  Once you’re done, take the next step into the upcoming Photography Workshop Tours on 10/20 and 1/19. You're can sign-up to be notified when these go live for registration in the fall/winter.


All of this is possible thanks to Best Buy’s Camera Experience Shop. - It’s essentially like visiting a specialty camera store, right in the middle of your local Best Buy -They have expert help in the form of our Camera Experience Shop Experts who go through intensive photography training & are all photo enthusiasts themselves - There’s an expanded assortment of cameras, lenses & accessories that you won’t find in other locations. Plus you can get hands on with all the cameras & test and try them in the store

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Save $100 on the new HP envy x360 Laptop at BestBuy. Limited time!

Are you looking for a new laptop with some of the best specs out there? Touch Screen, Flipable 360 folding LED Screen that's available in 13 or 15 in, that's much, much nicer than a tablet. Or are you like me? I like to look/purchase Gifts throughout the year so on Holidays you aren't trying to budget just one month to make Gifts happen.

There is a promotion that ends on July 28, 2018 for $100 off on the Envy x360!

http://bby.me/6nscx (HP Envy 13in) http://bby.me/cnu5z (HP Envy 15in)

Check the Product Specs for the new HP Envy x360 Laptop:

Windows 10 operating system Windows 10 brings back the Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you markup Web pages on your screen. Learn more ›

Built for Windows Ink Quickly jot down notes and ideas with ease.

Full HD touch screen The 1920 x 1080 resolution boasts impressive color and clarity. Natural finger-touch navigation makes the most of Windows 10. IPS technology for wide viewing angles. Energy-efficient WLED backlight.

8GB system memory for advanced multitasking Substantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games and photo- and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once.

360° flip-and-fold design Offers versatile functionality with laptop, audience, tabletop, presentation and tablet modes.



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Have you ever wondered why so many people freelance for work nowadays?

Have you ever wondered why so many people freelance for work nowadays? I can tell you why I like the freedom to take different campaigns from companies that they need specific photos, and feedback from reviews for - it is because I find it convenient to work from home. There are days that I don't even turn on a computer while doing most of the work that I need on my smartphone watching my son.

Many still do not believe that these kinds of working from home jobs are out there. According to Forbes 50% of employees will work from home as Freelancers by 2020. The need for positions in specific niches that individuals are good at  and to get the job done is on the rise. The good thing about being a freelance Consultant is you do basically everything on your own time and when it's convenient to you. Sure you get a deadline that you have to meet and it's a situation where you have to problem solve, but it's both mentally & financially rewarding.

Ever wonder how to start a profitable consulting business? You just need to think about and learn what type of business you want to have knowledge of. It can even be as simple as helping solve a problem that they may not have had any in business suggestions for, or even as a freelance Consultant you could use your resources built up to make this job run smoothly, and fix any problem. Networking amongst other Freelancers and Companies are very important, and why it makes a Freelancer an important position. Before companies would have to train employees for this, which costs extra money, and more time. Now a company can just hire a Freelancer Consultant to come in.

Any one can hire a Freelance Consultant. Maybe you need help with letting go of things you collected over the years? Maybe you need someone else's point of view to make suggestions about your work that you've hit a mental block on. There are Consultants in every industry that are the best at their jobs, since that's all they choose to make a niche in.

Consulting a business is an easy way to get freelance work in. Unlike typical pyramid schemes you don't need to invest any money to get your business started in freelance Consulting. These type of freelance jobs do not need you to buy thousands of dollars in leggings, oils or candles that money has to be upfront. The most important things that you need to know about being a freelancer is the knowledge of the business that you are trying to be a consultant in. With technology and almost all knowledge at your fingertips nowadays online you can learn anything. There are even websites that break it down into 4 easy steps to become a business consultant. My favorite step is to rewire your brain and to believe that your time is worth being paid for mentality.

I enjoy working for all kinds of people and companies online. It is always evolving, always something to learn, always jobs available for a Freelancer unlike part time in person minimum wage positions that you aren't learning anything of importance in and that the companies do not value your work. As a freelancer, a company wants to know your suggestions, and pays fairly for your work.