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Sep 09 2008

Custom Bicycles

Published by Joe under Money, Uncategorized, shopping

Ever since the gas prices started soaring, I’ve been in a constant state of trying to find an alternative means of getting around. First, I was set on getting a scooter, but it turned out to be just as much hassle as a motorcycle. Then I started looking for bicycles. I went to the local bike shops and let me tell you the prices scared me. You can always find a cheap bicycle at a local pawn shop or even some Salvation Army thrift stores, but the selection is always limited.

I couldn’t find any thing that really fit me so i started looking around online for custom bikes, because if I’m going to have to spend the money it might as well be exactly what I want and fit me. So out of all the websites here’s my top pic for building custom bikes. Check out http://chainganglowrider.com/ , If you can’t find what you want there just use the key word custom bicycle parts and you will definitely find something that will fit your taste. Have fun.

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Sep 06 2008

Got Your Halloween Costume Yet?

Published by Joe under Money, Uncategorized, shopping

I could never find the right costume at any of the stores in my area, so i started looking around online to see what i could find. Well like always there were millions of results, but  I  happened to stumble across this page when I used the keyword Halloween Costume Stores.  This place has tons and tons of different costumes.   They have every costume that you could imagine. It took me a while to find what i was looking for, due to the fact of getting side tract with other costumes. I debated on quite a few different ideas for Halloween, but when i saw it i new that I was done.

This site has almost every Superhero Costumes possible, I’m just a big Spider-Man fan.They also have a wide variety of mask, wigs, and hats to fit any costume that you may come up with your self. Also they have make up, decorations, and even props for what ever scene you might want to create. Kids actually have it a lot better, they get all the really cool costumes. My children love Halloween , just cause they get to be what ever they want. One great thing about this site  is i don’t have to load all the kids up and spend hours at a store just so the kids can be like daddy there’s nothing that i like. I’m just not going to deal with that this year thanks to this site. I highly recommend www.halloweenadventure.com  for your next costume purchase.

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Sep 06 2008

Save More Money

Published by Joe under Business, Money, Technology, shopping

One of the best way to save money is to save those coupons that come to your home in the mail. The only problem is that you have to wait for them to come to you. Well, I have found a better way at the web site, www.1-coupons.com. This site has gathered a bunch of offers, like ProFlowers discount promotion code, which can save anywhere from 15% on any order to 25% on a bunch of assorted tulips. If you are like me and have to buy flowers every once in a while for that special lady this is a great site, and there are many more offers to help you save money.

This site also offers shopping tips and a long list of great gift ideas that will help you save money when you have to spend money on that special someone, be it your mom, dad, grandparents, or your sweetie. Personally, I am the most interested in the Sierra Trading Post coupons because I am like a lot of people that just need to get away from the world sometimes and camping is the perfect release for me. The Sierra Trading Post has everything you need for a great outdoors trip, and this site offers coupons that really help you save money on the things you are going to need.

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Sep 05 2008

Gustav’s Aftermath

Published by Joe under Environment, Insurance, Maps, Money, News, Real Estate

Five days after Hurricane Gustav made landfall the estimated damages are up to 10 billion dollars. This is a lot lower than originally expected because as the hurricane moved over land it fortunately went from a category 4 to a category 1 storm. Many people were worried that this storm was going to be as bad as Hurricane Katrina which did 41 billion dollars in damages. Unfortunately, this is only good news comparatively as insurance rates for coastal cities will continue to rise due to Hurricane season just starting.

People from effected areas will have to be evacuated as storms get stronger and will continue to have to determine what kind of damage has effected their homes. When Katrina was over and residents returned to their homes the debate became whether wind, flood or rain damage was to be paid by the insurance companies. Home-owner’s insurance covers the wind and rain damage, while the flood damage is paid by flood-insurance policies. To learn more on the rising insurance rates and what they mean to you visit USA Today’s site. So, to all the residents of coastal cities this hurricane season: Good Luck! You are going to need it.

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Sep 05 2008

Improve Your Webpage

Published by Joe under Business, Maps, Money, Technology

As I have stated before, if you are looking to start a new business, or if you just want to make your web page look and feel more professional, turn to a webhosting site. When you pay someone else to “host” your site you are paying for certain services. Different sites offer different services, however most will offer some of the same things. There are so many webhosting sites that it may be a little overwhelming at first to try to find the right one for you.

That is why I recommend using a web host search engine like webhostingrating.com. Sites like this help people to compare the different webhosting sites and what they have to offer their customers. This page in particular will rate the different web hosts based on customer satisfaction, affordability, reliability, uptime and technical support. There are also a long list of articles that people have written to help you, the user, to navigate the vast and sometimes intimidating world of web site design and management. I recommend this site for anyone looking to start their own business, or anyone that would like to own their own web page.

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