Month: October 2010

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Volcano Mess

In the beautiful land of Indonesia, there is a mount Merapi. The problem with the mountain is that it has an active volcano that is making life a deadly game for many Indonesians. Lava flows and deadly clouds of searing hot ash have fallen on the people killing at least 38. The mountainside is home to thousands of farmers who make their living on the sides of the mountain.

Whenever the mountain erupts, thousands flee down the hill to safety. When things are all clear, the people return to feed their cows and goats. Officials are trying to keep the farmers off the mountain, but are having little success. It seems that the deadly game will continue until the mountain quiets.

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Help for Us

The financial world seems to be in turmoil. All around the world businesses are having a tough time getting the customers attention. That’s why it’s important to take advantage of every possible venue of sales to potential clients. Getting your product onto the internet is a great way to do that. The problem is that before you can get on the internet, you must set up a site. That’s why a good web hosting service is crucial to anyone who wants to pursue this avenue.

The internet can be a tricky place for those who have marginal computer skills. Having a professional help keep your site up and running is only good business. I have more than a few friends who use a managed hosting service to keep their websites going. They don’t have to worry about backups or trying to fix a technical problem when it occurs. That’s a big relief for those who want to run their business and not spend hours trying to fix a glitch in their system.

Some of my friends are a little more advanced in the computer world. But even these people find it easier to use colocation as a way to keep their servers running. It only makes sense and it saves a lot of time and hassle. I’m glad to know there are so many people who will reach out to a broader base of customers because of these services.

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Fakes

One thing that has many companies worried is the illegal production of fake merchandise. It is a problem for many around the world and the problem seems to be growing with the advent of the internet. Law enforcement is trying to combat the problem but is overwhelmed by the shear numbers.

The illegal trade is costing legitimate companies a bundle. The trade is estimated to be worth about $250 billion dollars a year. China seems to be behind most of the counterfeit goods and the Obama administration is tying to address the problem by talking it over with them. I hope the illegal sale of these goods will soon be stopped.

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Rings

One thing about life is that there many important dates we want to remember. Things such as a child being born or a wedding are tops. When it comes to weddings, one of the most important things is the wedding ring. But before I get too far, I want to talk about diamond engagement rings. They are the first step to a marriage and hail the coming occasion to the entire world.

One way to make the ring you plan to give to your loved one is to make your ring special. For engagement rings design your own and put the way you feel into it. That way, your intended spouse will know how much you care. It’s easy to do and will really be something to remember. Getting off to a good start is important to this particular lifetime commitment.

Another area that will come into play is diamond eternity rings. These rings can be a great reminder of the best part of your life. There are many varieties of these rings and you can make your own as well. The importance of diamonds in our lives has always been known. I would make sure that the one I love has the best I could get. I know my spouse loves her ring and I hope that every spouse will love theirs too.

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Charity first

Charity is a virtue. The news today is that a Pennsylvania man will donate $1,000 dollars to any business that hires an unemployed person. Gene Epstein believes that the donations will help encourage businesses to reduce the high unemployment rate one person at a time. Epstein has made a lot of money in real estate and car sales. He wants to give back to the area where he made his fortune.

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A hand

The world is full of opportunities, that’s why I wanted to help a friend of mine when he wanted to start an online business. He is a fisherman and knows all about the tackle needed to fish properly. He also makes the lures that true fishermen love so much. The lures he makes are much in demand and he wants to sell them online. That’s why he needs help in setting up a website.

When it comes to setting up a website, it’s important to know which web hosting company to use. It can make all the difference in the world when your internet knowledge is limited. Letting a professional help you can be the key. Getting the business online fast was important. That’s why we used Web Hosting Hub to get started quickly. The service is easy and fast.

Another important aspect of using a hosting service is what kind of hosting features they have. People often want an easy site to use and having the ability to give them what they want is important. I am glad that my friend is trying to better himself. Having the tools to do so is a very good idea to me. I’ll be glad when his business takes off because I’ll know I had a hand in it!

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Resume the drilling

Ever since the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. government has had a ban on deep sea drilling. After much agitation by oil companies and workers on the coast, the Obama administration is lifting the ban. The move comes after worries that the ban will hurt the democrats during the next election.

The Obama administration says that the new safety rules that were put in place will be adequate to keep drilling operations safe. They also say the move will bring back much needed jobs to the region. I hope the oil companies will be extra careful in their operations.

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Scotch Tape

This story may seem a little weird, but by all accounts it’s true. Two men from Russia have won the Nobel Prize. They credit scotch tape as a key element in their experiments. Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov are credited with discovering some of the properties of grapheme. It is a form of carbon that has incredible properties.

This type of carbon is only about one atom thick. The thing about it is that it is 100 times stronger than steel. The new materiel has the potential to be used in many products including airplanes and computers. The men used scotch tape to peel off layers of the material in their research.

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European travel

Terrorists around the world have been busy. They are constantly working to find ways to make our world less free. Their latest move has been to begin making plans to use their terror tactics on people who travel in Europe. Several countries have announced warnings about European travel.

The warnings have been given as new evidence from the Pakistani intelligence service has indicated that terror attacks on civilians are forthcoming. People are being warned to be more careful about their personal security. I hope everyone takes heed of the warnings.

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Walls

Since we have been doing so many things to straighten out our house, we have noticed something that we hadn’t noticed before. There are certain areas where our walls are pretty bare. We thought that we may need to purchase some pictures to fill up the empty spaces. The problem we had was where to find the kind of pictures we liked.

I went online and started trying to find some pictures that both my wife and I liked. I searched for a long time until I finally found some shepard fairey prints. I had my wife look at them and we both agreed that they were the kind of pictures we were looking for. The next step was to find the right size picture and so we did a little measuring and decided on that.

Now we decided to get an obey giant to fill up the large space in our foyer. We were both impressed with the shepard fairey art that we found. It has made our house a lot more livable and has brought some culture to our home. The kids also liked the art we found and some of our guests have commented positively about the prints. The best part is that the walls are no longer quite so bare.