Month: October 2010

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Halloween

This is one of my favorite holidays. Trick or treating was always one of my favorite things to do and now that I have gotten older, it is even better than before. I like handing out treats to all the little kids who knock on my door. It’s a lot of fun and I look forward to it every year.

This year was pretty good as I saw many kids with very good costumes. There was a little girl who was dressed as an angel. She was so cute and she was very sweet as well. Of course there were some older kids that I thought should have stayed at home, but I guess that’s all part of this wonderful holiday!

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Opportunities

The world is full of opportunity. This is especially true for those who are starting a business online. The internet has become a great way to sell products and make a name for yourself. The problem for many people is getting their sites set up and running. Thanks to web hosting services, there is a way to keep your site active and ready for almost any emergency.

I have a friend who set up a business online. It was all he could do to get it running. Thankfully, he found that managed hosting was a way to keep his servers running without all the hassle that it would normally take. There are professionals who can do that for him and relieve him of the stress involved when things go wrong. It was good to know that there was someone looking out for him.

I have another friend who was a little more computer savvy. He was able to set up his own server. The problem was that he didn’t have anywhere to keep it. He took advantage of a method of server storage called colocation. It has worked out well for him and he is happy that his server is well taken care of. I am glad that my friends have been able to take advantage of the opportunities that are out there.

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Space junk

One thing that man has loved to do is explore space. I will always remember when the U.S. landed on the moon. Our efforts in space are continuing and an important part of that is the space station. It brings us much information about the world we live in as well as outer space.

One problem that the station experiences now and then are the possibility of colliding with space junk. These are typically pieces of metal from shuttle debris, jettisoned rockets, and destroyed satellites. The station was recently forced to change its course in order to avoid space debris. I am glad our station will be ok and hope they can avoid any thing that would cause harm to our endeavors in space.

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Our earth

One thing I know for sure is that our earth provides everything we need to live. One thing that has always amazed me is the rain. It is important in so many ways to so many things. It provides water for every plant and creature no matter how big or small. The problem with rain is that you can’t always depend on it to come when you need it. That’s why it’s good to store water when it comes.

I first heard about the idea from a neighbor of mine. We were talking about our water bills and ways to reduce them. He was using rain water barrels to capture the rain water that fell. He would then use it to water his plants. The idea is called rain harvesting and it really works. It saves money in the long run and helps keep our earth green.

After our talk, I started looking into the possibility of getting some rain barrels for myself. I went on the internet and found there are many types of rain barrels for sale. I found some that would look nice at our house and got them immediately. Now I have extra water when the rain decides not to come. The whole thing has worked out great and I couldn’t be happier.

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Homes for sale

One area of the economy that was really hit hard recently was home sales. It seems that everyone wants to sell their house, but there are few buyers. Home prices fell again in August leading to disappointment for many sellers. Experts believe that the market may be depressed for some time.

The Obama administration is doing what it can to improve the situation, but there is little they can do when the problem is so large. It seems that only time will provide a cure and the housing market will regain its former zing.

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No more bad news

The news is all bad when it comes to finances lately. All you hear about is how bad the economy is. What many people don’t know is that there are still some good investments out there for people who take the chance to do it. One area that is often overlooked is Stock Trading. It can easily be done and all you need is a little knowledge and a computer.

I have been looking into the situation and have been amazed at what I found out. I had not known that there are opportunities to do Online Trading from home. You can take care of all your investments in one place and deal with such things as IRA’s, Mutual funds, and stocks. That makes it easy to make money from home in your spare time.

Another thing I found out was that you can receive help from a professional if you need too. Taking advantage of an Online Broker could be a great way to receive any guidance you may need. I have been seriously considering all my financial options. I believe I would like to become independent with my money. I am looking forward to working online and taking control of my future. I hope that all those other people will start taking control of their future as well.

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The aftermath

Ever since one of the largest oil spills ever, a recent report showed how the Obama administration handled the situation. The report states that administration played down the effects of the spill and was late in their initial reaction to it. The report also says that politics played a role in how the spill was handled.

Many people who feel strongly about the issue will be affected by the report in the coming elections. The white house denied the results of the report and said the situation was handled correctly. I just hope this kind of spill never happens again.

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A central location

One of the most central locations in our house besides the kitchen is our backyard. It seems that everyone in the family gravitates to it. We like to spend our time cooking out or playing a game of horseshoes. Sometimes we just throw the ball around. Anyway, we also spend a lot of time gardening. It can be hard work, but we think it’s worth it. Keeping the plants separated can be a chore, but thanks to our fiberglass planters, it’s been easier than we thought.

The planters are nice because there are many different styles and sizes. For example, we use one fiberglass planter to hold our azaleas and a completely different fiber glass planter to hold our daisies. That makes it easy to take care of each plant individually. We can concentrate on other things rather than worrying about which plant to water when.

The other nice thing about the planters is that they are durable. Because of the material that fiber glass planters are made of, they tend to last a long time and keep their color. They are also tough in case a stray ball or two hits them. Our backyard is has a lot going on in it and having the planters helps keep it organized. We love our backyard and I’m sure it will be a central location for us for a long time.

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Outlook

The world’s economy has been in doubt for some time now. The good news is that there are some signs that it is picking up. The stock market has been up lately on the news that the services industry is doing better than expected and many people hope that will power the economy and creates new jobs.

Many experts are also hoping that other financial news will be good. Many corporate earnings reports are due out soon and the expectations are high. The European stock market has looked a little brighter these days and hope is rising around the world that the economic slump will soon be over.

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Stainless fun

Everybody that lives in our house loves it. My wife and kids especially. The thing that I believe attracts us all to the house is the décor. We like the paintings we have as well as the furniture. Another thing we all enjoy is the blomus stainless steel fireplace accessories that we have. I remember when we first saw them and we were all impressed with the way they look.

I had been to a friend of mines house on a visit. When I entered the living room I noticed the large fireplace they had. I also noticed the stainless steel fireplace accessories that were on display there. They looked so good that I knew I would have to have some of them for myself. I also knew that my family would like the way they looked.

The whole thing got me to wondering how many other stainless steel products there were. I found a site called thestainlesssteelstore.com that had a variety of products that would match. I especially liked the blomus stainless steel mailboxes that were for sale. I knew that would look spectacular in front of the house. Even some of my neighbors commented on how great the mailbox looked. I am always happy to receive a compliment on our house. I owe it all to stainless steel!