Hally Z.

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I am employed in the biotechnology field. I am also an affiliate marketer, freelance writer, and SEO/SMO specialist. I am building a Web site and blog called Your Money and Debt, which provides readers with financial advice and money-making tips.
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Western Illinois University, B.S., Microbiology, George Washington University, Ph.D., genetics
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If you are considering self-employment, there are several important steps you should first take. Doing this will save you considerable financial problems down the line.
New online marketplace sites such as Gazelle and Glyde may be luring consumers away from eBay.
Is starting an LLC a good idea for you? Here are a list of advantages and disadvantages to starting and owning this type of business.
The Apple iPad was released last Wednesday on January 27th, 2010. How will it compare to Amazon's big seller, the Kindle?
Online and wireless technologies have made donating money to charity much easier. However, is the money actually going to the charity, or to an online scam?
Overall, the TomTom ONE 140-S is an inexpensive yet reliable GPS.
Turkeys can be found in Manhattan.
Quivey's Grove offers local Wisconsin history, food, and drinks in a building that goes back to 1855.
Christmas shopping may be fun, but the bills and debt it generates are not. Here are some tips on how to Christmas shop on a budget.
There are many unique and wonderful gifts for health nuts. Here is a list of the top 10 gifts for health nuts.
Remember that it's the thought that counts. Your grandma will be thrilled with these thoughtful, yet inexpensive, Christmas stocking stuffers.
The holidays are coming; have you bought a gift for your Dad yet? If not, here are 10 great holiday shopping ideas for Dad.
Shopping for your husband's boss need not be frustrating. Here are some great holiday gift ideas for your husband's boss.
Male teachers are not hard to shop for if you know what to buy. Here is a list of the top 10 gifts for male teachers.
You can find plenty of affordable and unique holiday stocking stuffers for the techie on your holiday shopping list. Here are some great holiday stocking stuffer ideas.
Holiday gift-wrapping can be frustrating and time-consuming. Here are five quick alternatives to holiday gift-wrapping.
Holiday shopping crowds can really put a damper on the holidays. Here are some tips on how you can avoid holiday shopping crowds while buying holiday gifts for your loved ones.
You don't have to spend a lot of money to buy a Christmas gift that looks expensive. Here are 10 cheap Christmas gift ideas that only look expensive.
The best way to celebrate a Christmas birthday is to make the birthday separate from Christmas. There are several ways in which this can be accomplished.
Sugar-free cookies are not hard to make and are great for those who are watching their sugar intake. Here are three recipes for sugar-free cookies.
Hollandaise sauce can contain over 100 grams of fat and over 1,000 calories. The following recipe describes a low-fat and healthier version of Hollandaise sauce.
Holidays are a busy time and it is easy to let one's dental care go. Here are some tips on how one can maintain good dental and oral hygiene during the holidays.
Veneers are thin coverings placed over the teeth for protective or cosmetic reasons. The following techniques will help ensure that veneers last for years to come.
This holiday season, give your husband the gift of good oral and dental health. Here are five gift ideas to get you started.
A child should have regularly scheduled visits with the dentist for optimal dental and oral health. These visits should begin early in the child's life to help promote good dental habits.
While no one likes going to the dentist, regular dental checkups are necessary if you wish to maintain good dental and oral health. Regular dental checkups can even save your life.
Many people believe that old drafty windows that are hard to maneuver must be replaced. This is not necessary. Old windows can be repaired at a fraction of the cost of replacement.
The field of biotechnology may sound exclusive and daunting, but it really isn't. However, like any field, it requires some preparation and homework.
Pizza Extreme makes great pizzas (and other dishes) with very fresh ingredients.
Claim Jumper is a chain of restaurants located throughout 8 states that makes some excellent American style food.
Planning your own funeral may seem a bit morbid but, like any major purchase, is most economical when handled with some forethought and research.
By law, credit reports can be obtained for free. It is imperative that you look over your credit report at least once a year and make any needed corrections.
The CARD Act of 2009 will soon be taking effect. What does that mean to current and future credit card holders?
Treasury bills and bonds used to be a great way to insure a fixed income. For the time being, however, you are better off investing elsewhere.
Thanks to the credit freeze, many people are obtaining loans through P2P (peer-to-peer) lending instead of traditional lending institutions like banks. With lower than average APRs and the ability to invest money via loans, P2P lending is taking off.
Bankruptcy is a serious undertaking that will haunt you for the next 10 years after you file, if not more. Weigh your options carefully before deciding to file.
Are you thinking about cashing out of your IRA or 401(k) retirement plan? Don't. Compounded interest and bargain stocks await savvy investors who know better than to take the money and run.
Debt consolidation loans are advertised daily via the web, TV, and newspaper. However, it pays to keep some key facts in mind before signing on for a debt consolidation loan.
Refinancing mortgages seems to be all the rage these days; however, it is not always advisable. Read the following facts and consider whether a mortgage refinance is right for you.
In these difficult economic times, businesses are failing at an alarming rate. Here are some steps you can take to make your business not only survive, but thrive.
Cedarburg hosts a wonderful and fairly large Strawberry Festival. This festival is also home to the elusive strawberry brat.
On a hot summer day, you just can't beat Wisconsin's finest frozen custard from Michael's Frozen Custard.
Pizza Villa has a good assortment of Italian-style food and pizzas.
The second annual Middleton Big Event had something for everyone- crafts, children's activities, some garage sales, a Big Feed, Big Music and fireworks.
The New Glarus PolkaFest has it all: Polka music, good beer and local brats.
Quaker Steak & Lube has some great chicken wings and an awesome Bike Nite every Wednesday in the warmer months.
When Wisconsin Dells' best local restaurants combine with neighboring microbreweries, you just got to be there.
Lopez's Anchor In is a great place for homemade Mexican food, soft serve ice cream, and even cheesecake on a stick. And the place has a page on FaceBook too!
Slightly overpriced and over-hyped, ChocolateFest 2009 of Burlington, Wisconsin managed to draw in over 44,000 visitors this year.
Adrian's has been offering creamy frozen custard for many years, and is worth a visit.
The Johnsonville World's Largest Brat Fest has it all: great bands, carnival rides, beer tents, rock climbing walls... and brats!
Yes, an 80 year old vaudeville and movie theater can have a restaurant, and a good one at that.
Santa Maria is a family-run restaurant with a nearly 250-year-old history.
Sweetwater Brewing Company has an aggressive West Coast style of brewing that may not appeal to every palate.
Rokbonki serves up the typically expected hibachi-style food. I'd rather have sushi.
Rainforest Cafe offers a pricy feast for the eyes.
Jax Beach Seafood is OK, but not really worth the trouble.
Cinco de Mayo is a little hole-in-the-wall place that serves cheap eats and great drinks.
Rita's Ice sells wonderful Italian Ices and frozen custard. On a hot summer day, you can't beat Rita's refreshments.
Singleton's might be a shack on the outside, but inside the food's 5 star.
River City Brewing Company serves great Southern-style food and even better brews.
The 13th Annual Taste of St. Augustine featured fine (sea)foods and beers, and is worth a return next year.
Over 20 flavors of fresh gelato and a special espresso bean make this place not to be missed.
The Beachside Seafood Restaurant and Market has something for everyone, even if you prefer burgers to bass.
Data entry, type at home, etc...are these jobs scams or not?
Google AdSense and Google AdWords are two great programs for making money from your Web site or for advertising your business.
The pizza at Napoli's is good, but the seating, not so very.
It's easy to increase your Google AdSense earnings if you have the right Tool.
Telecommuting is not a vacation from working, despite what anyone may tell you.
Long Grove Cafe is situated in the historic area of Long Grove, Illinois, and serves excellent Greek-American food.
Do you want increased page views of your Web site or blog? Read on.
Yes, AC, there is a Viagra- and it is Donald Pennington!
Wasabi is a great place for sushi, and locals swear by its excellent reputation for serving quality fresh food.
The Grumpy Troll Brewery and Restaurant has some great, award-winning brews.
Yeast is our friend, a poem.
Here are some ways in which the 2009 Stimulus Plan helps us.
Porta Bella has been voted most romantic restaurant in Madison for numerous years.
Harvest is a great (but expensive) restaurant in Madison.
Anti-Virus-1 will try to scare you into buying its anti-spyware software. Don't do it!
Insect issues are bound to occur in springtime, but you can stop them now.
In this article, I review 3 freelance writing sites that promise to make you money.
Michelle Obama is a unique First Lady, putting her family first and having a career independent of her husbands.
The following are 3 simple and easy heart screening tests that everyone should have.
Tony Roma's may be the place for ribs, but not necessarily sandwiches.
Mt. Olympus is a great place for a mid-winter getaway.
Salutos has some nice dishes and decent prices.
Web content thieves are out there, waiting to steal your content. Here are three ways you can catch them.
Bandung's food is good, but their menu portions are small and overpriced.
Revolutionary Road packs in some powerful existential questions.
High fructose corn syrup is everywhere - and for good reason.
When traveling abroad to escape winter, stay healthy and safe by following these tips.
For good deep-dish pizza, look no further than Falbo Bros.
Gain professionalism, better earnings and security with your own domain and e-mail.
A newly built home offers many benefits over that of a pre-owned older home.
If you own a horse, you should really consider getting equine insurance.
The Lakewood Electric Radiator Heater just doesn't seem to do the job when it comes to heating.
Airplane water landings are dangerous due to pilot inexperience and lack of flotation devices.
If you know your furnace types, you know what to look and shop for when the time comes to buy a new one.
Many roofs are cheap mixtures of paper and limestone, and require replacement in as little as 8 years.
Think you have to eat only salad to lower your cholesterol? Think again.
This place has a sushi buffet that cannot be missed!
The W850i Sony Ericsson phone has lots of great features, and a few drawbacks.
The Wexford Radiant Heater is economical, but not very radiant.
Yet another online scam by a site not even affiliated with Google.
Aqua Globes™ are glass spheres, or globes, which are designed to automatically water your houseplant when it needs water.
Space heaters have come a long way since those potential fire hazards were introduced several decades ago.
Believe it or not, beer can be good for you! Just follow these rules when selecting a brew.
Here's how you can easily and inexpensively fix a leaky faucet.
Here's why I think Christmas gift-giving should be done on January 6th, not December 25th. And just think of the money you'll save by buying gifts at post-Christmas prices!
Here is a listing of 5 stores which offer amazing after-Christmas deals.
Faucets can be easily replaced by following these few simple steps.
Running has lots of expected, and even unexpected, benefits. You've got lots of reasons to run!
Make your home more energy efficient- and save money too!
Lipodissolve is gaining in popularity as an alternative to liposuction, but is it as safe and effective?
Fixing your toilet can be cheap and easy, especially for these four common problems.
Monty's has some great breakfast food and more. Best of all, a lot of the food is local and organic!
Do you like Victoria's Secret but hate its hefty price tag? Here's how to find VS stuff on the cheap!
Earn the respect of your friends and family by learning how to, and then replacing, a toilet!
There are three big sources of heat loss in your home, which could add up to hundreds of dollars in heating bills for you. Here are three inexpensive solutions to these sources of heat loss.
Green is code word for sustainable, fair-trade, and ecologically friendly. Are you ready to start shopping green?
For great food and amazing shakes, try the Little Village Cafe!
Laundry detergent is incredibly inexpensive when you make your own!
Vacant real estate can be a real boon to your wallet if you know how to buy and market it.
Vacant real estate properties can turn quite a handsome profit for you if you know how to spot and negotiate for them.
The following article provides several important guidelines for making sure your Web site is both usable and useful.
With the holidays approaching, what better gift can you give than gourmet chocolate?
By making certain home improvements, there are ways you can increase, or not increase, the final resale value of your real estate property.
When investing in real estate, it pays to follow certain guidelines before making, and possibly regretting, such a costly decision. The following 10 tips will help you become a more successful real estate investor.
Though the current economy is uncertain, now is one of the best times to invest in real estate. It's important to weigh the pros and cons of purchasing property.
La Strada Ristorante in Hoffman Estates, Illinois has great food and service, plus a wonderful Sunday Brunch Buffet!
Pre-made cookie mixes make excellent and inexpensive gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list.
Located on Columbus Avenue, Mara's Italian Pastry shop features wonderful tiramisu, ladyfingers, biscotti, Napoleons, cheesecakes, éclairs, and cannoli.
This place has some of the best food I've ever tasted; portions are a bit pricey and small, however.
Gumbo Jumbo makes excellent food but may be better for lunch than dinnertime hours, pricewise.
The Bijan Bakery & Cafe has a plethora of tasty desserts and creative sandwiches and salads.
The Tied House Cafe & Brewery in downtown Mountain View serves decent beer and food, but is a bit too blase for my tastes.
The Madison Food & Wine Show has been occurring for 7 years now and just keeps getting better.
Wilmar Chocolates has been in business for over 50 years now and produces delectable chocolates and caramels.
J.T. Whitney's is a notable brewery in Madison, Wisconsin, and serves pretty good food too.
If a recession is on the horizon, what can we do now?
The Minhas Craft Brewery is situated on the site of the former Joseph Huber Brewery, and offers new as well as classic brews.
Monroe hosts an annual Chili Cook-Off and Oktoberfest that is not to be missed.
Chocolate Temptation is a unique chocolate shop in the heart of Monroe, Wisconsin, and is worth a visit.
The Brewery Creek Inn in Mineral Point is a great historic location for a brewery, pub, restaurant, and bed and breakfast. However, the pub and restaurant could use some improvement.
The Essen Haus of Madison is situated in the historic Germania Hotel of 1863 and serves a wide assortment of quality German beers and food.
Sardine Restaurant has made quite a name for itself since opening in 2006: good food plus a lakeside view are sure reasons why this place excels.
Office moving can really disrupt schedules and cause undue stress. This guide tells you how to move your office safely and sanely.
The Roman Candle Pizzeria is a pretty good pizza joint in the Madison area, and is worth a visit.
Taqueria Guadalajara is the newest Mexican restaurant in Madison and needs to make a few changes- like removing its indoor bug zapper.
Craigslist can be a boon or a bust for job-seekers. Be cautious when answering the following ads.
As reported by the Associated Press, a bailout plan for the U.S. economy and its financial markets will be passed, at least that is what President Bush told Americans this morning.
Guapo's has excellent Tex-Mex and Latin food bar none and is certainly worth a visit.
State Street Brats has over 50 years of brat grilling and serving experience for you to enjoy while visiting the capital city of Madison.
Messy, impractical, and downright annoying foods: best eaten far away from curious eyes and small children.
Swiss Maid Fudge has been making excellent fudge and other candies for decades in the Wisconsin Dells.
Carvelli's Pizza & Pasta House is a welcome new addition to the Wisconsin Dells area, and offers and excellent lunch-time buffet.
La Concha serves imaginative pastries and Mexican food and is definitely worth a visit.
Benvenuto's offers decent "Italian" fare but could stand to be more imaginative.
The Melting Pot is a serious culinary and gustatory experience, be sure to come hungry and stay late.
Ginza of Tokyo has great sushi, sashimi, hibachi, and more!
Brasserie V has a great assortment of beers and wines, not to mention some killer Belgian fries.
Cave of the Mounds has been a mysterious wonder ever since its discovery in 1939. It's certainly worth a visit.
My homeland
For the state of Wisconsin, it all began in the town of Mineral Point- even Wisconsin's nickname of being the Badger State!
Pizza Ranch offers a decently-priced pizza buffet but it's nothing spectacular.
A 4000-gallon capacity fish tank and a 100 year-old oak tree make River's Edge Pub & Grub a unique place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Paciugo is a gelateria (ice cream shop) that is second to none, and definitely worth a visit on a hot summer day.
Picasso's offers a killer Chicago-style char dog- not to mention wonderful sandwiches and pizza.
Riverview Park & Waterworld may be small and a bit antiquated, but it is still is a good place for folks on a budget or with young families.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac stock prices have dropped to pennies on the dollar, raising questions about the future of these two mortgage giants.
Temporary jobs can have many benefits besides just extra income. It may be worthwhile to consider a temporary job as you look for work.
Asking the right questions will greatly help you obtain a mortgage that is right for you.
The Nitty Gritty offers great food and fun, and not just for the birthday folks either.
There is no better guilty pleasure than a trip to Bellini's Restaurant, of Madison, Wisconsin: the restaurant is set in a 19th-century church!
Women are wearing the many hats of parent, spouse, friend, employee, etc. and are staying busier than ever. Unfortunately, all this "busyness" can lead to stress and even sickness. Women must say "no" if they are to maintain their physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Kahunaville Restaurant & Bar offers imaginative drinks and appetizers for its Wisconsin Dells visitors. The place's entrees are so-so.
HerbaLife promises huge profits to its sellers, but does it deliver?
Crabby's Seafood Buffet is a bit pricey but well worth the trip for its awesome seafood buffet.
For Italian cuisine based upon 33 years of family restaurant ownership, try Rossario's of Monona.
LaRedo's has some great Mexican food and an amazing homemade (and they mean homemade!) guacamole. This place is definitely worth a visit.
Nothing beats hearty food and thick homemade shakes for breakfast and lunch- and Mickies Dairy Bar delivers!
Inka Heritage is a Peruvian restaurant nestled in the heart of Madison. The place has great food- but service so lousy that one may be well-advised to stay away.
La Bamba is a Mexican restaurant chain where the burritos really are "as big as your head!"
Barriques Market offers a unique dining and shopping experience and is worth the trip.
Abuelo's offer's great Mexican/SouthWest food at reasonable prices, and you can't beat the place's unique murals!
For intriguing drinks and decent Mexican food, Cancun Mexican Restaurant certainly delivers.
Quivey's Grove is a restaurant of a class all its own, preserved within a National Historic Site in Wisconsin.
If you are thinking of requesting the "free" software from Easy Google Income, read this article first.
The Moosejaw is an ideal restaurant for the Wisconsin Dells, showing off a northwoods (albeit Canadian) theme.
Pizza Pub has been doing business in the Wisconsin Dells for many years (25 years now)- one of its highlights is its lunchtime buffet.
For good Wisconsin-style food at a reasonable price, be sure to visit The Old Fashioned while in Madison, Wisconsin.
Sushi Para is the place to go if you like sushi (boatloads of it!) at a very reasonable price.
Here are some good ideas on how you may save money on future flights.
If you want to taste unique and well-made Mexican food, try the Casa de Lara the next time you're in the Madison area of Wisconsin.
Football season is approaching: do you know your football history?
Liliana's offers some good New Orleans-style food- when it's prepared and cooked right.
Spuntino's is a small Italian restaurant right on the outskirts of Chicago. Sandwiches there are great; pizza not so much.
Pizza Brutta is one of the newer pizzerias in Madison, Wisconsin. Their salads look good, but their pizzas are a bit sparse on toppings.
Web sites like picture.com and poetry.com seem to find quite a large number of "winning" photographers and poets, then ask them for money. Be very careful when sending your hard earned cash to these places!
The Taqueria Guadalajara is a decent and cheap Mexican restaurant- but leaves something to be desired about its main dishes.
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