Category: Computers/Internet

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Gold Made Easy

It can be a challenge trying to keep up with all that is going on with the economy crisis that we are experiencing, what with bail outs, stock market fluctuations, factory closings, layoffs, and the value of a dollar going up and down, here there and every where. I think we are all on a overload at this point, so this nice spring weather should help ease the pain, even if it’s just a little bit, we all need and deserve a break at this point.

Gold is something that has always been a good investment and still is today, along with other precious metals. Gold has always been considered and used as a safe haven investment, which can bring a much desired peace of mind with an unstable market, much like the one we are experiencing now and will be for some time to come. Right now owning gold is a beneficial thing more than ever due to the markets and currency fluctuations. And I’ve found a great website that addresses the issue at Goldmadeeasy.com/shop. Their site has a ton of beneficial information that is kept current and update with the latest in the gold market. Something that you might want to check out at your leisure.

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Today’s Skate Boarding

Oh to be young and agile again. I am in pretty good shape for my age, what with all the hard labor that the farm demands from me each day, I do fairly well for my age, but I’m no spring chicken anymore to be sure.

Skateboarding has become such a popular sport these days, it takes a whole different breed from back in my day. The tricks and stunts that these young whipper snappers can do on these skateboards are simply amazing and I have to give them credit for their guts and their talent.

Skateboards are much more complicated and diverse then the ones that I grew up on. I was looking at the new Bacon skateboards online at warehouseskateboards.com and I’m impressed with how much they have advanced through the years with today’s technology. Makes me wish I was young once again and able to participate in this exciting sport that is all the rage these days.

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House Fire = Burning Weed

I saw this on the news and had to look and see if I could find it on YouTube.com. I surprised myself and actually found it and had to share it here for a laugh.

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18,000 Men!

Notice the scale…the men look smaller in the torch and larger nearer the camera. At first glance the entire artwork looks proportional.

Note the numbers of men in the parts of the Liberty Figure at the end

I find it amazing that this photo, taken so many years ago, actually still
exists! And now, someone has put it online for all of us to see.

This INCREDIBLE picture was taken in 1918.

It is 18,000 men preparing for war in a training camp at Camp Dodge , in
Iowa . EIGHTEEN THOUSAND MEN!!!!!

What a priceless gift from our grandfathers!

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FACTS: Base to Shoulder: 150 feet Right Arm: 340 feet Widest part of arm
holding torch: 12 1/2 feet Right thumb: 35 feet Thickest part of body: 29
feet Left hand length: 30 feet Face: 60 feet Nose: 21 feet Longest spike of
head piece: 70 feet Torch and flame combined: 980 feet Number of men in
flame of torch: 12,000 Number of men in torch: 2,800 Number of men in right
arm: 1,200 Number of men in body, head and balance of figure only: 2,000
Total men: 18,000

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Maternity Clothes Have Come a Long Way

The variety and selection of nice maternity clothes has certainly increased since back in the day. I have located a box full of photos that have been tucked away here at the house for god knows how long and spent last evening looking at a good amount of them. A nice stroll down memory line it was, one that I took alone and took my time with.

I come from a large brood of kids and my mother spent a good amount of time pregnant, according to these photos my mother didn’t gave a large selection of clothes to wear during these times she spent expecting, while tending to the other kids, my father and the house and farm duties. I imagine a lot of her maternity clothes were hand made, but some were obviously store bought but pretty lame looking in comparison of what today’s fashions dictate, but then again that was life on the farm.

At Kikisfashions.com they have a tremendous amount of trendy, fashionable and unique maternity clothes that are completely opposite of the old big and box style clothes that were once available back then. Bloggers and blogfriends can now receive an exclusive 20% off their online orders by using the coupon code of “blogfriend” during checkout time to apply.

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Extra Bucks

I’ve been recently ,told by my oldest sister, that before I go online to do any purchasing to stop by Extrabux.com and see if there is a link to the merchant first. If so I should click on their link and earn a commission. The more online shopping that is done through their site the more commissions you make. It sounds simple enough. The money that you earn back can be directly deposited to any Pay Pal account or send you a check. I already do most of my shopping needs online and am always open to new online shopping deals, such as cash back rebates, discount codes, online only promotions, and coupons, as well.

The Internet brings comparision shopping to a whole new level and I try to take advantage of all that it has to offer each time I find the need to purchase just about anything, personal or business. It sure beats running all over the few small towns that are near by, my time is better suited for staying here at the farm as much as possible and the cost of gas has kept me closer to home as well. So I have joined the millions of people that order, the majority of the time, online.

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Las Vegas, Fun All Year Round

 It has been many a year since I’ve had the opportunity to take a trip out wet to Las Vegas, the city that never sleeps. It is one place that you can find something to get into no matter what day or time it is, it’s action packed and fun filled 24/7, all year round. I’d like to think that I will be able to go there once again before I get too old to enjoy such fast paced excitement and all that Vegas has to offer with their fun and games for all who come there.

There is nothing in comparison to the much talked about Las Vegas Shows that are abundant in that town, I’ve been to Atlantic City a few times and seen some of their entertainment, which was good, but just not the same. I’ve always wanted to see Cirque du Soleil at Vegas, I’ve seen it on television several times and have always enjoyed it, but to see it  live and on stage must be an experience in it’s self. 

Another show that I’d like to see in Vegas is The Blue Man Group, once again I’ve seen them several times on TV throughout the years, but seeing them live would be an adventure in itself, with all the different high tech devices that are being used these days. The lights and the music and audience participation adds a totally new dimension to their act, I’m sure.

With travel plans being reduced due to the recent economy issues, there are deals a plenty to be found for trips, such as Las Vegas, Nevada. The Internet is the only way to go for an inside view of all that Vegas has to offer. Tickets for their shows go on sale early and using the Internet brings those options right to you, instead of going through a travel agent or other 3rd parties, the Internet can take the middle man right out of the picture, which saves money all the way around.

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A Local Online Yellow Pages

I’ve found a great site that works well in finding local businesses, a local search engine based on any locality information. You can find what ever type of business or service, with accurate driving directions to get you there, along with their hours and contact information as well as reviews and their websites, a virtual online local yellowpages.  Basically a one stop shop for locating local merchants to give your business to. We are finding ourselves in tough times and shopping locally helps keep money in your own home town and community, which is a good plan of action for us to undertake during our economic crisis these days.

At Local.com you can find just about anything you need while given the opportunity to contribute your reviews with others as well. It is always good to hear what others have to say about products and services, especially when you have a good shot at knowing the people that are making the reviews, in and around your own community. I checked out a few local restaurants at Local.com and found comments and reviews from several people that I know from this part of the country and around town, that was pretty cool.

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Fleas are Ready

With so many animals around the house and farm, flea control is a big issue. With the warm weather coming up ahead the fleas are ready to invade at any moment and I want to be ready and on top of the issue. The Internet has come into play, once again, with good dog flea treatment information that has given me good ideas concerning these cruel pests that drive the farm dogs and cats absolutely crazy each season.

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A Penny Auction Online

When is the last time you heard the term Penny Auction? I’d be very hard put to think of something that you could still buy for a mere one cent. I was checking out a few online auctions and found an interesting one that is advertising 100% of the finale sales price to various charities, such as The United Way, The Salvation Army, Feed The Children, The American Cancer Society and many more very worth while non profit businesses. I like that concept so I took a good look around to see what all they had to offer. It’s easy enough to maneuver around in.

This Penny Auction site is still relatively new, but the bargains are there for the taking and the prices are amazingly cheap. Free shipping is also offered, so that is a plus. There are all types of products being auctioned off, I found a nice looking Cannon Camera, that the bid is up to 2 cents at this point. This Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom regularly goes for $179.99, it will be good to see what the final bid goes for. Imagine getting a camera like this for only 2 cents, and no shipping charges!

 

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