Month: July 2009

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A Nominee

One of the major issues lately has been the choice of President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Republicans are railing about the fact that she has a record of siding with the democratic point of view in most of the cases she has decided. Most republicans want a nominee who they think will support the pro-life party.

Regardless of who is picked to be the new justice, I think that person will have to walk a thin line and be careful of their performance for the first few years. The potential for a nominee to be typecast is a serious one and will not help the situation at all. I hope that both parties will agree to select someone with a middle of the road record and settle for whatever happens next!

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The best brands

One thing everybody knows about our family is that we love to travel. We go many places and have taken advantage of many forms of transportation. Sometimes we go by boat, sometimes we drive or fly. However we go, we rely on having the proper luggage to ease our time away from home.

Last year at Christmas, I decided that since the kids needed new luggage I would get them some. On Christmas morning they were delighted to find some Hartmann luggage under the tree. I had found a pretty sweet deal on it and so I was glad of that. They really looked forward to trying it out and knew it wouldn’t be long before we did.

This year, I am thinking of getting my wife some new luggage. Hers is getting old and is a little worn around the edges. The handle is broken on one piece and a wheel is broken on another. I haven’t decided whether to get her the tumi luggage or the briggs and riley luggage. I know that I can’t go wrong either way. I am sure she will like the new items and will also be looking forward to our next trip!

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Need a Cat?

The other day we made the mistake of feeding a cat in our neighborhood. It seems that this particular cat has been roaming around and is homeless. Now we can’t seem to get rid of her. We ended up taking her to the vet and had her fixed. We put up signs throughout the neighborhood hoping to find the owner. So far, we have had no luck.

Seeing as that she is getting along with the two cats we have already, we have invited her into our home. She seems to be very happy there and has adjusted well. She does eat like a horse though so it has taken quite a bit of money to keep her. We’ll see if we cannot yet still find the owner and give her back!

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Shop till you drop

One thing my wife and I both like to do is shop. We have found that shopping online is the easiest and most convenient way to do so. In our travels over the internet, we have found one site that we consistently return to. It’s called zappos.com and we both like it. There are many benefits to shopping on this site.

One thing we like is their wide selection of clothing. They have all the brand names that you trust and would find in the stores. Another good thing is that they have something for everyone in the family. Whether it’s something for us or our kids, they have it all. The other day my son wanted some new shirts, I was able to find one that he liked quickly on this site.

My wife also enjoys shopping here. She is always looking for new dresses to purchase and she was not disappointed. She was also able to take advantage of the free shipping for clothes and received hers overnight. I am glad to know that we don’t have to drive to a crowded mall and fight the crowds to shop. This way is so much easier and I like it so much better!

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Keep up your car

One of the most important things in our lives today is our car. We can do nothing without it. That’s why it so imperative to keep it running properly. I ran across a few tips that will help to keep your car in tip-top shape. I thought I would share a few of these tips with you.

One thing that is really a must is keeping up with your oil. Be sure to set up a schedule for oil changes and stick to it. I know it can be a hassle. But it is absolutely necessary. The next one is easy. The air filter should be changed as needed. This will help improve your gas mileage considerably. Another good thing to keep an eye on is your transmission. If you ever see any red fluid under your car, be sure to have it checked out immediately!

I hope these tips will help you keep your car in top notch condition. Another thing I forgot to mention was the need to check your lights and make sure they work so you don’t get a ticket! Be safe while driving your vehicle and remember to buckle up!

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Clothes and more!

Since my secretary Beth from the office is expecting soon, I knew I would have to come up with a gift for her. I knew that she preferred to receive items for the baby and so I started looking into the situation. After scanning the internet, I found a site called loulouscorner.com that had the items I was looking for.

I thought that Beth would enjoy receiving designer baby clothes for the newborn baby. This is her first child and I know she wants to spoil her. The first item I found that I knew she would enjoy was from a collection from barefoot dreams. They have a selection of little robes and hoodies that I knew she would love. After deciding on that, I moved on to other items.

I know from my own experience that a child can never have enough shirts. That’s why I decided to purchase a sweet little t-shirt from appaman. I believe she’ll love the shirt and put it to good use. Of course, no child should go without a stuffed animal. That’s why I was sure to select one of the jellycat animals that were available. The best part about the whole thing is that I know I’ll be able to select something from this site as a gift for years to come and look like the best boss in the whole world!

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Wiki and I

One of the websites I take advantage of most is Wikipedia. It’s an online encyclopedia that is very useful at times. There is a lot of debate about the site because of the fact that just about anyone can add or subtract from it. It is written by people who have an interest in the subject and hopefully have some expertise.

I think it’s a great site. It is easy to use and contains information on almost every subject. I use it at work a lot and have found it to be a good source. I know that there are those who disapprove of its use, but I say it’s always worked for me!

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Any apps that can print

It seems that nowadays our entire lives revolve around computers. This is especially true around our office. One problem that I take care of on an almost daily basis is the ability to view documents. Whenever a crisis like this arises, I turn to one of my favorite sites. It’s called pdfconverted.com and they have the answers I seek. I like to take advantage of their services when I need a pdf conversion. It’s a handy way to save time and money.

A pdf (Portable Document Format) file can be easily read by many of the top operating systems. This includes Windows, Linux, and Apple. By downloading this application, I can use the pdf creator to create pdf files from nearly every application. I also like the fact that I don’t have to worry because pdf files support links, levels of encryption, and java script.

I have found that my office life is made easier by the fact that I can use pdf software to ensure that my documents are readable by nearly everyone with a computer. This helps to facilitate our business and helps our customers who may not be computer savvy. My hope is that everyone will take a minute to check out this site and use it to your advantage.

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Better Eating

We have been concentrating on what we eat lately and have made some changes to our diets. We felt that we would all be better off if we ate healthier and consumed a more balanced diet. Since we started, we have felt the positive effects of our efforts. I thought I might give everyone a clue as to what we are doing.

We are learning to eat more fruits and vegetables. They are good for you and should be the basis of a balanced meal. We also have cut out drinking soda. We installed a water tap which supplies our daily water intake which we have increased. Another thing we have done was to increase the amount of exercise we are getting. These few things have benefitted us greatly. I hope you will take our advice and try doing the same!

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Weighing your options

There are many things I do around our office. One thing I have to take care of from time to time is setting up new websites. Whether it is for work or as a favor for one of my employees, I have set up many sites. One of the best tools I have used for this is a site called webhostinggeeks.com. The site provides many features and the one I use most is the comparison feature.

What the site basically does is allow you to compare the various web site hosting services that are out there. There are many of these services and it can be difficult to select the right one for you. Depending on how you will use your site and what it is for, there are many options. There is no sense in paying more than you need to for a service that you may never use. I have found this site to be reliable and intelligent.

Whenever I have a technical question, I go to the people in my office with experience in the field. That’s why I like this site as they have the knowledge it takes to be successful. They review each site and make it easy to compare them. This way, I can select the best option for the site I want to build. Anyone who is thinking about building a site should check out this service. You may save your self a lot of time and trouble.