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Hey Alpha Mill Apartments, Do more than just go back to school in style go back to school with Free Gift  Money.  That’s right we are talking about College Grants.

You’ve got to believe that there is more money out there to help you pay for your college education. The majority of students are unable to just shell out $20,000 a year for their academic enhancement.  But that’s the reason why  scholarships, grants and student loans are available.

A Grant is Free Gift Money for College

Grants work a little differently thou from the other two. A scholarship and student loans you have to pay back.  The purpose of a college grant is to make educational financial funds available to students to help settle the cost of a college education.

We said earlier that you’ve got to believe that there is  money out there to help you pay for your college education, because if you don’t believe it then you won’t go after it.

College Scholarships.org is the perfect place to begin your search for college grants and it just might be the perfect place to end your search as well.

It doesn’t matter if you are a returning student or first time freshman, there is a college grant out there for you.  Explore the links above.  Remember a grant is a free gift so any extra is your’s to spend or invest how ever you choose.

Check this out Alpha Mill 101 College Grants You’ve Never Heard of

Tonight is the night. Sir James Paul McCartney will be live at the Time Warner Cable Arena

Alpha Mill Apartments in Charlotte,  I sure do hope that you already have you tickets.  If not you might have to take out a loan for this event.  Just kidding.  But what you should not do is go and stand on the corner Uptown in Charlotte at the Time Warner Cable Arena and yell out “Does anyone have an extra Paul McCartney ticket that they could over charge me for!?”  That just wouldn’t be very effective. (smh)

Here’s a thought!  Sir James enjoys to eat good food (obviously) and there is a rumor going around about him stopping in at The King’s Kitchen for some yummy yummy that will feel his tummy.

The concert starts tonight July 28th at 6:00 pm in Charlotte so get there early.  On the other hand, if McCartney doesn’t show up at The King’s Kitchen then at least you’ll Eat Well and Do Good.

Here is the video Say Say Say by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson.  I remember the first time I heard this song I wanted to get some Mac and Jack for myself and go out arm wrestling all the bullies in the apartment community… Lol Enjoy!

Oh Boy, Alpha Mill Apartments we hope you’re ready…  It’s Pool Party Time!

July 24th we will be having the Official Pool Party of Alpha Mill.  There are always things to do in Charlotte and of course, here at Alpha Mill we have enjoyed our beautiful amenities; especially the pool.  But this Saturday we will make it official.  It’s Pool Party Time!

The DJ will be spinning hot tracks so bring your party hats and there will be food so come equipped with your appetite’s.  You will enjoy your residents and we all will enjoy you.  Saturday from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Be there or be an L 7.

The Entrepreneurial Revolution:  Charlotte Entrepreneurs and Networker’s  are Rising up and Making a Difference.  Shout Out to All Entrepreneurs Who Network in Charlotte !

Don’t be afraid, Charlotte is a prime location for entrepreneurs to emerge and lead the nation.

Why has this become one of the greatest times to produce wealth?  Well it’s quite simple.  The majority of people have become afraid to make any substantial or risky moves because of the economic rumor that there is no longer anymore money on the planet.  A revolution is going on similar to that of the industrial revolution.  But just like after that revolution the industrial age was born here goes the entrepreneurial age.

Have you thought about starting a business in Charlotte?

Now, the age of the True Entrepreneur is Evolving. Not the typical hustler or shyster with a get-rich-quick business scheme, but that individual who is a concerned leader who makes himself indispensable by being valuable.  The person who faces the challenge of being authentic and doing the work that really matters.

The internet has laid the opportunity for anyone to reach the individual consumer in a personal and effective way.  Have you ever heard Seth Godin talk about The Entrepreneurial Revolution?  Entrepreneur.com has a great way of encouraging you to do something about what you’ve been thinking about.  Watch this video with Seth Godin and We believe that even with only an once of an entrepreneurial spirit in you, that you’ll be inspired to go out and to do something that will make you more valuable as an entrepreneur.

Networking in Charlotte is great because you can find so many interesting people that want to contribute value.  Just look at Alpha Mill Apartment Residents.  Leave us a comment and let us know some of the places you go to network in Charlotte.

College life can be very entertaining but that entertainment can sometimes distract us from our main objective.  It is important to not only know what our priorities are but to keep then near to us so that we wont forget.

What are some things that you do to stay prioritized? I would like to offer you a few simple yet effective tips that can help you to stay focused, prioritize and increase your GPA with ease.

• The first thing is to manage your time is to buy a large calender.  Don’t worry about the small to-do list, you can get a notepad for that.  But on the large calender write down your major goals and objectives for everyday a week at a time.  Place the calender somewhere  noticeable and in your face so that you can’t help but to see it everyday. This will keep your goals fresh in your mind.

• You can increase your GPA with ease when you get the class syllabi read it carefully.  Treat this as an assignment that is do before the end of the first week.  Mark down any exams or important assignment dates and put them on your calender.

• Some classes may require more time or reading than others.  Take that into consideration as you prioritize and plan your study-time.  Look over the schedule for the semester even marking any three-day weekends and, you’ve got it, add them to the calender.  Your calender will become your friend and by keeping it close and updated you will do more of the activities that are on it.

Remember this, no one ever sets an intention or makes a goal that they don’t expect to accomplish.  Your success is seated next to your priorities.  We hope that this guide has been helpful to all of you here at Alpha Mill Apartments.  For your school supplies, High Reach Learning can help.  They’ve got more then just children books.

You can read this article for more insight on How To Manage Your Time In College

The Jetsons started the idea of servant Robots,  Bender on Futurama took it to another level with Beer and now Willow Garage has brought it to reality.  Beer Me Robot- a Robot that serves cold beer.

With so many new digital gadgets and all of these innovative ways of using technology what could possibly be the best way to use this technology?  Over at Popsci they have a Robot of The Week where they feature some of the most interesting working robots in existence today.  Willow Garage was recognized for the Beer-Me-Bot last week.

The PR2 Robot that fetches beer from the refrigerator.

Willow Garage thought how good it would be to have a robot that could fetch beer.  There goal was to make beer fetching as robust and user-friendly as possible.   With so much brain power and technology I’m still not surprised that a real life Bender is the result.

It is quite amazing to have an idea, no matter how goofy it is, then use technology to actually make it happen.   I could just imagine some evenings on Friday’s working late in the office wishing that you had an ice cold one to sit back with.  No one may feel like getting up but every one wants a drink.  No worries here comes Beer Me Robot to the rescue!

Just watch this video and tell us what you think.  I think it’s great that this robot works properly but it just baffles me to see such great technology used on something so senseless.  The guys at Willow Garage can afford to build a robotic beer server but can they afford to build something that would contribute more significantly to our society or more positively in our economy?

Robotic equipment that can serve beer? See for yourself.

The Impact Of Social Media On Your Life

There are always two laptops in my living room. Our family is a two laptop family.  Both my brother and I are constant couch surfers. We like technology and love being able to look things up at the drop of a hat. I remember when my cousin came over to our apartment with his wife.  He hopped on one of our two laptops and began to talk with one of his friends on the other side of the world in Bulgaria.

I had used a computer to do some amazing things but something triggered in my when I saw my cousin do this.  “Bulgaria!?” I said.  Then I began to think about the iPhone and facebook, blackberry’s and twitter; our entire world has been transformed by technology.  We can waste our time or alter our very existence and the destiny of our families.

This Friday message is very simple:  Don’t just let the world as you see know pass you by.  Use this global platform we call the Internet and express your voice.  Reach people across the world serve people right here in you neighborhood; right here at Alpha Mill Apartments.  Don’t just play around handle your business.

We hope that this message has touch you in some way.  Have a great weekend and remember this quote by Les Brown:  “You don’t have to let someone else’s opinion of you become your reality.”

She’s Got The Spotlight And She Knows What She Is Doing:  Betty White The Calendar Girl

Centerfold Betty White

This 88 -year-old actress Betty White has recreated herself and become a brand new iconic sensation.  Better known for her role in the hit TV series Golden Girls Betty is not planning to stop or slow down any time soon.

Betty White now has a new sitcom on TV Land called Hot in Cleveland to now a hot calendar girl.

The Betty White Calender

The word is that Betty is posing with wild animals and young studs for the 2010-2011 stating in September.  I think her calendar will be pretty cool.  You don’t have to worry about seeing Ms. White in the nude, it’s not that kind of party fella’s.  But there will be archived pictures of her when she was younger as well those from the present.

The Betty White Calendar will cost $12.99 and it’s dated to go on sale in September.   Proceeds will go to the Morris Animal Foundation.  In the mean time, while you wait to hang Betty on your wall check out Hot in Cleveland it airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. Eastern/9 Central.

I heard it was good I’m going to give it a shot.  I’m sure that some of you have seen it, let us know how you like it.

Enjoy your Holiday and Celebrate your Independence Day.

At the Memorial Stadium there will be fireworks galore.

Red, White and Boom

Saturday, July 4, 2009 You know it… Happy 235th Anniversary America!

At 9:30pm the show begins and the great news is admission is free.

20 minute fireworks show which will be presented after the US Airways family fun festival.  Get there early so that you can get a good seat.

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Mike Tyson is just keeping it real. On an episode of The View with Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd he show us a new side. Mike has grown up, a lot! It is great to see such a public icon change his life and begin to not just speak different but be different.

“Tearing a man down is just as powerful as building a man up.” ~Mike Tyson

We would like for you to see a some of The View with Barbara vs. Mike Tyson. ABCNews.com & Youtube.com

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