Does Anyone Want To Be Rich?
Posted by Michelle Moquin on July 3rd, 2009
Hell I do. Who doesn’t? So here’s a little didley I found on winning those sweepstakes that we all hear about. I mean, do people really win? Evidently so. Are they getting rich off of sweepstakes? Ah…I don’t know about that. But if you’re feeling lucky, go for it.
Tricks to Winning Sweepstakes
Jay Sokolow, MD
The Internet has revolutionized the sweepstakes world, allowing people to share tips, enter more contests and win prizes more frequently. Jay Sokolow, MD, a radiologist, has taken full advantage of this Internet windfall. In his spare time, Dr. Sokolow, 49, enters thousands of Internet contests a month. He gets great satisfaction from beating the odds, as evidenced by the constant stream of prizes delivered to his home.
Over the years, he has won Super Bowl tickets, iPod gadgets, Dell computers, Nokia cell phones, Caribbean cruises, a golf holiday in Scotland and a white-water rafting vacation. He won one daily contest so many times that the sponsors instituted a once-a-month win limit that they now refer to as the “Jay Sokolow Law.”
Bottom Line/Personal spoke with Dr. Sokolow to find out the secrets to his sweepstakes success…
CONTESTS TO ENTER
To boost my chances of winning, I make a point to enter contests that…
Offer many consolation prizes in addition to a grand prize. Example: Procter & Gamble, through one of its Web sites, prilosecotc.com, recently offered a grand prize, worth $145,600, that included first-class travel for the winner and three friends to the Super Bowl in Florida in 2009. The odds of winning were slim, but there were five first prizes (attending a single NFL home game of your choice with one guest during the 2008 season, worth $3,900) and 24 second prizes (a $100 gift certificate to nflshop.com).
Have short entry periods, no longer than a few weeks. Reason: The longer a sweepstake is available, the more people find and enter it.
Are restricted in some way, such as to a certain state or even a specific store. Example: Sweepstakes sponsored by wineries or breweries often avoid states with strict restrictions regarding liquor-related contests, such as California and Tennessee. That eliminates a lot of potential contestants.
I’ve already won. When I win a contest, that often means the Web site isn’t getting much traffic, which improves my chances of winning again. Example: I’ve won a football trivia contest on-line four times.
CONTESTS TO AVOID
I don’t bother with contests that…
Have so many contestants that the odds of winning are astronomical. Example: I ignore the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes and the contests that credit card companies promote around holidays.
Require a lot of work, such as filling out a survey or clipping UPC codes off boxes. I like to enter sweepstakes when I’m talking on the phone or watching sports on TV, so they can’t be too labor-intensive.
Are heavily advertised. If I keep seeing a contest in newspapers and hearing about it on TV and radio, I know that the number of entries will be staggering.
WINNING STRATEGIES
Once you’ve selected a sweepstakes to enter, here’s how to improve your chances of winning…
Submit multiple entries. Most sweepstakes allow different people from the same address to enter. Example: I’ve quadrupled my chances of winning a 2007 sweepstakes at nationalgeographic.com/ conquer by entering my name, my wife’s and my two children’s. (My kids are 16 and 18 years old — always check contest rules on age restrictions.) First prize is a trip for two with a National Geographic expert to either Alaska, Belize or the Galapagos islands ($17,500). There also are 85 second prizes, including books and snorkel sets.
Automate the process. Most sites require you to provide basic information, such as your E-mail address, birthday, phone number and home address. But typing this into entry forms again and again is too time-consuming, so I use the function on the Web browser Safari (for Macintosh) that automatically fills out standard entry forms with a single click of my mouse. It allows me to enter as many as 100 on-line sweepstakes in an hour. Google includes a similar program on its free toolbar at toolbar.google.com. Internet Explorer also has an “autofill” option.
Always read the rules. Sweepstakes disqualify entries that vary from their specific guidelines. Common mistakes: You’re ineligible to win because of location or demographic restrictions… you enter too early or too late… your address is incomplete, or it’s a PO box, which many contests won’t accept.
Set up a separate E-mail address exclusively for sweepstakes entries at a free site, such as Gmail.com, Yahoo.com or Hotmail.com. While different sweepstakes offer different degrees of privacy, you’re still going to be deluged with junk E-mail. Smart: When you enter an on-line contest, read the entry form carefully. Uncheck any boxes that give your consent to be contacted by third parties, advertisers, licensees or partners.
Keep records for taxes. You are expected to report any sweepstakes winnings to the IRS if the amount you win is a total of $600 or more — but you don’t have to list the sweepstake sponsor’s estimated value of your prize. You are allowed to make a fair-market adjustment. Example: I won an iPod that the sweepstakes sponsor valued at $300, but I found an ad in the paper for the same iPod for $215. I retained the ad and used the lower figure on my tax forms.
Follow the requirements exactly when you claim your prize. Otherwise, your win can be invalidated. Typically, you must fill out an affidavit and mail it back within 14 days from the date on the win-notification letter. Caution: A legitimate sweepstakes will never ask for credit card information or require paying any taxes or shipping charges as a condition of claiming your prize. You may need to provide your Social Security number. If you’re not sure if the request is legitimate, call the company that is sponsoring the contest.
SWEEP SITES
Here are my favorite sites to find out about sweepstakes…
Sweepsadvantage.com. The Webs largest sweepstakes directory. Contests are divided into daily, weekly, monthly and one-time categories. Free.
Sweepstakestoday.com. In addition to contest listings, the site offers a popular forum where sweepstakes players can ask questions, exchange tips, etc. Free.
Bestsweepstakes.com. Publishes a 12-page newsletter that recommends sweepstakes and those that offer the best odds. 12 issues. $27.50/yr. Free three-day trial subscription. Best Publications, 763-537-4037.
Personal interviewed Jay Sokolow, MD, who practices diagnostic radiology in New Haven, Connecticut. He has entered more than a half-million contests and sweepstakes since he was a teenager and has won about 2,000 prizes. The items he doesn’t keep, he gives away to family members, friends and charities.
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Ok, so I’m not sure you’re gonna get rich on his advice but you might add a few more fun toys in your life, not to mention a few trips here and there – not bad. I guess according to his advice, entering the Ca Lottery is a waste of time – too many people do it daily. I still like to play….and ya never know. So maybe…in my ‘spare’ time…(yeah right), I’ll check out some of his fave sweep sites. In the mean time, I’ll continue to play the lottery…I am feeling lucky. And it is Friday….
Zen Lill: So sorry that I forgot to mention to Anna about that recipe. Maybe she is checkin’ out for awhile…..but Hey Anna! If you’re around, can you forward that recipe that ZL is requesting ? I would like to check it out myself too.
Peace’n out once again….Happy Friday!
Gratefully your blog host,
michelle
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July 3rd, 2009 at 8:29 am
Okay Michelle and Zen Lill, you have most of the two dozen or so women who work( or so because some just show up) here trying to figure out what recipe you two keep talking about.
Will one of you tell us what blog article carried it? We can’t find any mention of a recipe on your blog. It would help if you could also include the correct spelling of the recipe.
Lucy
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:33 am
I am going to use this to play the american lotteries. Thanks Michelle.
I have your hot picture on my wall. It is much clearer thanks to some help from photoshop. Can’t you print a clearer one of your hot trailer trash babe look?
Hans
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:39 am
I love your picture too Michelle. You are too hot for any man. You need a real woman to show you what true bliss can be.
Men weren’t the only ones who made a mint in the dot com area. I sold out for 643 million when I was 27. I moved to a little island paradise full of women who know how special a woman’s love is.
Say the word, and I’ll send you a first class round trip(although I don’t think you will want to return) ticket. You can do the blog just as well from here.
Sunshine, Sweet love, and Sugar walls.
Mildred
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:42 am
Well Howie do you have this one too?
July 3rd, 2009 at 10:27 am
Hi Misch, I 2 play CA lottery bc you never know.
I forgot also but yeah u r hit trailer trash baba – still rockin’ that body! I have to work hard to get nearly that good and you don’t workout at all. That kills me : )
Lucy, we are referring to Anna of Guam’s mention of a ‘Soipsn’ traditiondl Chamarro dish. They were having a soipan cook off a few weeks ago on Guam. They are several variations on the recipe, I would like to try one, preferably Anna’s fave : )
Misch, let me know how the women only trip pans out.
Caio, Zen Lill
July 3rd, 2009 at 11:27 am
I’m in Lucy’s crew(we are “honorary” Girz) and one of the problems is that we can’t find the original blog referring to the soipan recipe.
What was the blog date it was mentioned? We can’t find it.
Thanks
Amanda
July 3rd, 2009 at 11:27 am
I’m in Lucy’s crew(we are “honorary” Girz) and one of the problems is that we can’t find the original blog referring to the soipan recipe.
What was the blog date it was mentioned? We can’t find it.
Thanks
Amanda
July 3rd, 2009 at 11:47 am
Are we answering on two of you blogs at the same time now?
This morning when I checked there were only 2 responses on yesterday’s blog. Now there are 23.
I didn’t see a response by that scoundrel Howie so I looked for him here. I guess he is hiding out after his terrible behavior.
Shame on you Howie. You ought to be ashamed of your behavior. If I were your mother, I would take you over knee. You could use a good spanking.
Al, get him a bottle of Manischewtiz wine. Warm a cupful and give it to him. Be sure to check his medications to make sure there are no complications.
A good dose two times a day will help keep the depression from driving him into those loony fits that make him act up on the blog.
My mother used to give it to my father when he started he was going to pack us all up and head to Israel back in the late fifties.
Yancy
July 3rd, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Yancy, and all Humans who blame me for what transpired. You are fools who interject their opinions without knowing what has really transpired.
It has nothing to do with me.
Do not pass judgment so fast. There was dialog between myself and Gleia of which most readers know nothing about. Some of it can be found on this blog’s archives.
They came into my life and tried to befriend me, promising me a journey into deep space. This promise never happened. They ran into a being they never dreamed of meeting here who happens to be my friend Carr. Their first impulse was to challenge him. He showed them his capabilities and put them in their place. They stubbornly believed they were still superior to anyone around and could bully entire Planets. They found out otherwise and many things transpired. If you don’t know the beginning or middle, you are not qualified to judge the end.
I do not want to hear how horrible I am when I have done nothing. I am a mere mortal Human. The TAO considered the Earth a ‘Cattle Planet’, meaning some of them enjoyed eating Humans and herded them into a ship for their gastronomic consumption.
To side with them might have meant handing over your relatives as food one day. They were invaders and bullies. That is what they do. They learned as all bullies do, that there is always someone stronger than them and didn’t like the idea.
Am I still so horrible?
HOWIE
Smiv, If this really is Zimv, this is a Quote of what you blogged yesterday, what has happened to your bravado?
“I Have had an experience from “Carr.” It may not get you what you intended it to though. Yes, it did demonstrate its ability to control my existence. If Azza were here, we would have been compelled to obey. But she is not. Viv, Smiv, Adam, and the rest who are here have unanimously agreed that today is a good day to die.
That means that you will not be receiving any special treatment from us in any way. Unless Carr manipulates our characters and forces us to communicate with you this will be the last conversation you will have with any of us.”
Smiv (Zmiv?), what have you done to cause Carr to react in such a manner? What has he told you Telepathically? Did you ignore him? Did you challenge him? I am sure you did. It is difficult for me to imagine Carr angry.
Mighty TAO Warriors such as you and your friends should be able to take care of themselves or suffer the consequenses.
Carr is certainly no Monster! He created both you and me. He is not mine to control. He controls the Universe, including you and me, and deserves the respect due to a God/Creator.
You must have challenged him in some way. Your arrogance towards him even in your last comment shows me what might have brought out his ire.
You Mentioned that it would be a good day to die. What brought that on? Have you planned an ambush for Carr? It will not work.
He has not been reachable since yesterday. What have you done against your Commander Azza’s orders?
There must be a very good reason you are receiving punishment. I have not been informed by either you or Carr as to what has transpired between you.
I have never witnessed him angry so I can only conclude that your actions have caused a reaction.
Why don’t you just listen to him and do what he asks or suffer the consequences. It is futile to disobey. I am sure it is only meant to teach you who is Boss — You are still alive.
Everyone else, Just go back to your insignificant lives and leave me alone because you only show your lack of knowlege as to what really happened and blame me for it.
For those of you who insult Carr, He created you. You would not be here if not for him. He has saved many Planets over eons of time and is a Legend to msny civilizations. How dare you insult your maker?
HOWIE
July 3rd, 2009 at 2:49 pm
” Am I still so horrible?” My answer, Hell Yes!.
July 3rd, 2009 at 2:50 pm
f**K you and Carr Howie.
July 3rd, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Howie,
July 3rd, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Don’t try to weasel out now, Howie. If we don’t hear from the TAO again, it is all your fault. Who are you to tell the world what is good for them. Crocs and a host of other animals, dine on humans should we expect you to order Carr to kill them too?
What a pompous ass!
Sandra
July 3rd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Sara Palin has quit as governor of Alaska. I know why. She has been offered a seven figure income by Fox to work for them.
I saw the contracts.
July 3rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Sara Palin has amassed a promissory set of notes worth 41 million dollars. People are lining up to make her offers. When the office is turned over to the Lt Governor she will sign contracts worth 29 million with 12 million waiting to be signed.
July 3rd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Palin is making her stardom off the misery of John McCain the same way all the fox show hosts made theirs off the misery of that guy we whites railroaded into prison in Nevada.
Helena
July 3rd, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Hafa adai
Well guys we got I’ll first case of swine flu.
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First Case of Swine Flu Confirmed On Guam
Written by Kevin Kerrigan
Wednesday, 01 July 2009 15:02
Guam
Guam – Guam has now recorded its first case of swine flu.
The Director of the Department of Public Health Pete Roberto is in a meeting at Adelup at this hour briefing Acting Governor Cruz on the case. A 4 pm media briefing is expected.
PNC News has learned that the infected person is a local person who recently returned to Guam from Texas who was suffering from flu like symptoms.
No further details are available at this time.
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Peter
July 3rd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Mortgage reconstruction and Foreclosure scams.
This issue focuses on avoiding foreclosure scams — and
helping others do so as well. Although this issue is targeted
to the US program, similar scams likely exist in other
countries as well.
Mortgage reconstruction — on the face of it — sounds like a
good step towards reversing the real estate market collapse: a
government program to help up to 7 million Americans save
their foreclosure-threatened homes by significantly lowering
their repayments.
But the Making Home Affordable (MHA) program, announced in
April, has also opened the floodgates to scammers, most of
them offering dubious help in return for an upfront fee of
between $1,000 and $3,000.
With fraud complaints running at 400% above where they were
just a year ago, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says it
has sent more than 70 warning letters to firms supposedly
offering mortgage reconstruction assistance.
In addition to charging a fee — no fees are actually required
to participate in the MHA program — the scammers aim to
convince victims of their credibility by untruthfully claiming
high success rates, offering worthless guarantees and using
official sounding company names that make it seem like they’re
part of the program.
The scam artists may use such terms as “federal,” “TARP” (the
Government’s Troubled Asset Relief Program), or other words or
abbreviations related to official U.S. government programs.
It’s bad enough that they take victims’ money — but then they
often don’t even provide any help at all.
It’s fair to point out that there are many legitimate mortgage
brokers and consultants who might be able to help with
refinancing but they should never seek an upfront fee or offer
guarantees.
As part of a broader crackdown, the FTC also has filed
specific complaints against five firms with official-sounding
names, and several states have launched campaigns to highlight
the mortgage reconstruction and foreclosure rescue scams and
to prosecute the crooks — something that hasn’t been done too
often in the past.
The FTC warns homeowners to avoid businesses that:
* Guarantee to stop the foreclosure process — no matter what
your circumstances.
* Advise you not to contact your lender, lawyer, or credit or
housing counselor.
* Collect a fee before providing any services.
* Accept payment only by cashier’s check or wire transfer.
* Encourage you to lease your home so you can buy it back over
time.
* Tell you to make your mortgage payments directly to their
business, rather than to your lender.
* Advise you to transfer your property deed or title.
* Offer to buy your house for cash at a fixed price that is
not set by the housing market at the time of sale.
* Offer to fill out paperwork for you.
* Pressure you to sign papers you haven’t had a chance to read
thoroughly or that you don’t understand.
For more about mortgage scams, check out these Scambusters
articles.
http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=8JUKO&m=1ZipviWtyWtWfo&b=OiPO5JPy50VNWTBxRF5GWw
http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=8JUKO&m=1ZipviWtyWtWfo&b=K1GgP3nMXLvrJnN1BgewJQ
July 3rd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Leave Sarah Palin alone. She is our greatest hope for the salvation of this country. She is America’s GREATEST hope to continue as a God fearing country with fiscal conservatism as its goals.
Kitty
July 3rd, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Kitty, aren’t you going to be surprised when they spring those criminal charges against Sarah Palin and family?
They are coming.
July 3rd, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Saturday, July 04, 2009
LOCAL
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Guam has first swine flu case
Guam recorded yesterday its first confirmed case of H1N1 infection, commonly known as swine flu, according to a statement issued by the island’s Office of the Acting Governor.
The affected individual, a federal employee on Andersen Air Force Base, had returned from a trip to Texas and exhibited flu-like symptoms.
The case was confirmed yesterday by the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services.
The statement did not identify the gender of the affected person but a Pacific Daily News article on its website said it’s a woman. Quoting Department of Public Health and Social Services director Peter Roberto, the PDN article says the woman lives in Yigo outside the military base
The Office of the Acting Governor statement said the department is working with the U.S. Department of Defense to ensure the individual receives appropriate medical attention.
The individual sought medical care at Naval Hospital Guam on June 25 after exhibiting flu-like symptoms. She underwent sampling and was placed on home isolation. The samples were sent to the Navy Health Research Laboratory in San Diego, which confirmed the H1N1 influenza virus yesterday.
The individual is recovering and continues to remain in isolation, the Office of the Acting Governor statement said.
The PDN report states that three other people who live with the woman were tested and authorities are now awaiting the results.
“One member of the individual’s household is experiencing flu-like symptoms and has been placed on anti-viral medication. The individual and other members of the household are currently undergoing further medical observation,” the Office of the Acting
Hafa adai
Further details are available at this time. So here they are.
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Governor statement said.
No further details were available at press time.
The CNMI Department of Public Health is urging the public not to be alarmed, as there is no confirmed H1N1 case in the CNMI. There is no vaccine yet available for swine flu. The Commonwealth remains on pandemic level Phase 6. (Saipan Tribune)
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Peter
July 3rd, 2009 at 7:00 pm
HOLIDAYS FILLED WITH LOVE
Every year as we close the door on ghosts, goblins and Halloween candy, the countdown begins. It’s the fast-forward march to the holiday season, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, when ordinary life turns into plans, conversations, dreams and anxieties about where you are going, who you will be with, what you’ll wear and on and on… and on. For those who have suffered a loss or are far from family, thoughts about the holidays bring up not only feelings of joy but also of sadness. If you are one of those sighing in despair, take heart. According to life coach and Daily Health News regular contributor Lauren Zander, chairman of the HandelGroup, it is possible to acknowledge and use those feelings to deepen the meaning of the holidays and bring about a new kind of joy.
Holiday merriment — forced and real — can also magnify feelings of grief. Whether the loss was recent or some time ago, memories collide with family traditions and emphasize the sense of loss. Don’t move robotically through these occasions as if nothing has changed, advises Lauren — instead, create a new activity that will at once honor the missing loved one and perhaps introduce a new tradition as well. One way is to start the season by asking family and friends to talk about what they miss most about the departed person — perhaps Dad’s keen sense of the absurd or Mom’s unfailing graciousness. These stories can be shared at the holiday table — at Thanksgiving for instance, celebrants can tell what the person brought into their life for which they are most thankful. Lauren suggests that another idea is to adapt a Jewish tradition that honors the lost loved one — called Yahrzeit, a long-burning candle remains lit for 24 hours around the anniversary of his/her death. You might make this a Thanksgiving tradition, lighting a candle that burns all day as a way to keep your loved one present and also to help children and grandchildren understand the concept of memorializing loved ones. (Long-burning candles are available in specialty stores and even supermarkets.) If your loss is solitary, perhaps because you’re not with family at Thanksgiving or you are mourning a failed relationship or a different sadness, make your own private list of memories. You could also use your feelings as a spur to call your family or friends for connection.
SHARING YOUR SADNESS
Sadness is part of life and nothing to hide, says Lauren. “Feeling sad about your loss is healthy and profound,” she says. “It’s a meaningful display of your love.” When people hide their sadness and pretend they aren’t feeling it, the internalized sorrow can lead to serious depression and even illness, says Lauren. Better is to share your feelings and work through them. If you are concerned about bringing others down, Lauren suggests finding an outlet before the festivities begin. Talk to a person or group with whom you are comfortable sharing your deep feelings. Doing so will help smooth the raw edges of your emotions so they aren’t overwhelming. Having processed some of the heaviest ones, you may even be able to focus on positive memories to share during the holiday celebrations.
FEELING CONNECTED
Directly or indirectly, holidays always focus us on family, the one that is there and the ones that are not. If you are distant from your family, literally or figuratively, you may feel despair and even panic. Holidays tend to generate reflection about your life — often in comparison to those around you. During the holidays, personal struggles may leave you feeling alone, in sharp contrast to the fairytale image of a big family table with happy people beaming at the turkey, á la a Norman Rockwell painting, that you may presume is occurring in “everyone else’s house.”
In order to feel better, you could visit residents of a nursing home, work at a soup kitchen or take food to firefighters, but Lauren points out that it is crucial to spend at least part of a holiday with people to whom you feel connected. Instead of worrying about being left out, Lauren advises speaking up and asking friends if you can join them. People feel good about reaching out to others who might need emotional support — but they don’t always know that support is needed. Also, many people really enjoy adding newcomers to the family/friend mix at a holiday celebration. “Trust me,” says Lauren, “good friends will be delighted to hear you would like to join them for the events they have lavished so much time and thought on.”
MAKE SPECIAL DAYS EVEN BETTER
Even without personal drama in their lives, people often complain that the holidays have become empty of real meaning. Lauren suggests activities that can add a refreshingly personal depth. Here’s what her family does: Before the Thanksgiving dinner, everyone writes general questions about past holidays on slips of paper to be drawn out and responded to. Possibilities include describing your most memorable Thanksgiving (searching for a turkey dinner in a foreign country, for example) or the worst culinary disaster (the turkey that stubbornly remained half raw after hours in the oven). The next round of questions can go deeper, covering topics such as your most poignant holiday memory. “By engaging in thoughtful activities like these, you can strengthen connections and get in touch with deeper emotions, which will start a tradition that can make all future holidays deeper and more memorable,” says Lauren.
Source(s):
Lauren Zander, life coach and chairman, HandelGroup, http://www.handelgroup.com.
July 4th, 2009 at 4:26 am
WE NOW GOT STAMPS TOO!
For those of you who don’t know anything about Guam, this article might help.
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Most people probably have no clue about Guam’s affiliation with the United States. The island became a territory of the United States after the Spanish-American War and has long been a primary strategic military base because of its close proximity to Asia. The official motto of Guam, “Where America’s Day Begins,” is the most telling regarding its location.
It’s over the International Date Line, so it’s already tomorrow there and, of all U.S. territories, it’s the first to see the sunrise.
The total population of Guam is only 152,000 – roughly the same as a mid-size town in the United States. Even so, 90 million coins commemorating the territory are about to be issued by the U.S. Mint. If released only in Guam, that would equate to almost 600 coins for every man, woman and child.
The coins are the latest augmented coins in the 50 State Quarters Series being released in 2009. After all 50 states had quarters created for them over the past decade, this year, additional quarters were issued for the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Soon, three more quarters will be minted commemorating American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands.
You’d think showcasing a beautiful sandy beach would make sense on the coin. But that’s not possible for the simple reason that, although there are beaches aplenty on Guam, none contains any sand. The granules on its beaches are actually tiny pieces of crushed coral.
Any portion of Guam’s long history could have been featured, including its discovery by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. Two aspects would clearly not be suitable. One is the Japanese occupation of the island from 1941 to 1944. During that time, thousands of Guamians were subjected to forced rule, oppression and death.
The other would be the brown tree snake. It’s a reptile not native to the island but introduced during the war from cargo ships. For a period, the snakes numbered in the tens of millions – many times the human population.
Instead, the new quarter depicts the outline of the island, a “latte” stone, which was used throughout the area as a foundation for homes, and a flying “proa,” which is a specially created sailing craft suitable for use on the open sea.
The inscription on the coin’s reverse includes the words “GUAM” and “Guahan I Tanó ManChamorro,” which translates to: “Guam – Land of the Chamorro.” “Chamorro” is the term for the original natives of the territory as well as the language spoken other than English.
Because U.S. currency is the standard on Guam, the quarters will certainly augment money in local stores on the island. But all 90 million of the coins would be a bit much just for the territory, so they will soon be showing up in pocket change here in the States.
For those more eager or less patient about getting some, the U.S. Mint is selling the quarters direct in rolls or bags of 100 or 1,000. For more information or to place an order, collectors can visit http://www.usmint.gov or call (800) 872-6468.
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July 4th, 2009 at 8:21 am
So Sarah Palin is resigning as governor of Alaska. When will he shoe drop about what is really going on.
July 4th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Congratulations liberals, you win. You have sucessfully destroyed this poor woman and her family. Are you happy now? Are you proud of yourselves? All the vicious attacks against Governor Palin and her children, all the frivolous lawsuits designed to bankrupt her…..I guess it was all worth it. I hope you are celebrating.
Never underestimate the ruthlessness of the left.
July 4th, 2009 at 8:36 am
The following article from the Village Voice should be read by all. Most especially the last 1/3 and her appointment as an Oil and Gas commissioner and what happened next her resignation from the commission and the manner in which she did it, her using a similar anecdote about what a point guard does along with the working politically in private life would be more fulfilling, etc. http://www.villagevoice.com/content/printVersion/673217
July 4th, 2009 at 8:37 am
All these Palin lovers who are praising her for voiding the contract she made with the voters of Alaska because she wants to” peruse other things” make me laugh. They would be less forgiving of a athlete from their favorite sports team who decides in the middle of the season to just walk away because the media wrote something negative. They would be so disgusted in the player. What’s the difference?? Hypocrisy will never die in the republican party.