Month: November 2010

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Europe in trouble

The financial news in Europe has not been good lately. It seems that many countries are in need of a bailout similar to the one given to the country of Greece about six months ago. The next country that is ready to accept a bailout is Ireland. Their mounting financial troubles have them scrambling for answers.

Other countries such as Portugal are considered to be financially weak and could soon be in need of a bailout as well. The good news is that many of these countries are taking steps to avoid bankruptcy by trimming their budgets and cutting government jobs. I hope they will get this mess straightened out soon so the financial worries don’t spread around the world.

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A shoppers dream

Since this one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year, I figured that we might as well get in on the action. I knew by looking at my closet that I needed to purchase some new coats for the coming winter. The only question was where to get them. A friend of mine told me about a site called zappos.com. I thought I would check it out since I spend so much time on the internet anyway.

I went to the site and saw that they had many of the items I wanted. The first thing I saw was the North Face Jackets that they had for sale. I was surprised that they had so many and that made it a little hard to choose the one that I liked. I finally decided on one and decided to check out what else they had to offer.

Another thing that caught my eye was the Women’s Watches that were available. I knew my wife would like to have one and so I found one I thought she might like. I also noticed that they had a number of Shoes. I thought it would be good to get some winter boots to keep my feet warm this winter. All in all, I was pretty satisfied to have my shopping done. I think I’ll watch some football now!

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Thrift stores

One thing I like to do around this time of year is to visit the local thrift stores. With so many people donating items, you can find some really nice items. There are always numerous clothes to choose from as well as other items such as belts and purses. I went to a couple of stores yesterday and found a really nice piece of glass.

Whenever I go to the store, I like to drop off a few items of my own. It’s not only good to help others, but you usually get a small discount on any items you may find. I hope everyone will take some time to donate a few items to your local thrift store this year!

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Choices

One thing that used to happen a lot around our house was that you always heard that there was nothing to watch on TV. The kids would complain about it as well as my wife. All this changed recently when I found out about a service that could provide multiple channels without sacrificing the clarity of our TV service. The service is called direct tv and is pretty awesome to have.

The thing about this service is that you can receive most of your channels in high definition. The directv service is very good for that. The kids like the fact that there are many kids’ channels to choose from as well as the hottest music channels. There are a few things that I like about the service too.

When it comes to sports, direct tv cannot be beat. They have a wide variety of directv packages that offer any everything a true sports fan could want. I like the fact that I can watch nearly every game that is played at any time of the year. I know that my family has been very pleased ever since we made the switch and I am sure that we will never go back to cable. It’s always good to have more choices!

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Winter is coming

The cold weather is starting to set in. I think it’s officially time to say goodbye to summer and get ready for the cold. I have done a few things around the house in order to keep our fuel bills down. I checked all the windows and did some minor repairs to them to keep the heat in the house. I have also been getting everyone use to the idea of opening and closing the blinds in order to take advantage of the sun’s natural heat.

I also got us a huge load of firewood. There is nothing better than sitting by the fire on a cold winter’s night. I think I got a pretty good deal on the wood and am looking forward to having a reliable source of heat. I am ready for winter so let it come!

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Good Work

I work for a very large company. Despite the uncertain economic times, we are fortunate to be expanding. That is good news except for the fact that we have had some problems with having enough space to do our work in. That’s why we have decided to build some new buildings for our company. I play a role in that and it has been interesting to say the least.

One thing my company ask me to do is to have some input on the amount and types of cabling we needed for the new offices. I needed to find a Structured Cabling Contractor to install the wiring. It was not as easy as it sounded and I had quite a time with it. I knew it was very important to get it right the first time. Getting the right Structured Cabling Contractor was the key.

I finally found a company that could help. I visited a site called mason247.com and found the installers I needed. They had plenty of experience as data cabling installers and seemed very good at what they did. It was a match made in heaven and I was very lucky to have picked the right company. Our building is now up and running and we are very happy with the results. I am good at my job!

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Outsourcing

It seems that the news today is all about the economy and how bad it is doing. One thing that comes to mind is the fact that so many American jobs are being transferred overseas. I read an article today about how many things are no longer produced in the U.S. it was amazing to me and it’s no wonder our economy is doing poorly.

Many major industries have shipped their jobs overseas. It’s hard to believe that there are no TV’s made in America as well as no cell phones. We also buy nearly all of our shoes from overseas as well as our toys, steel, and baseballs. I hope our congress will realize that we need these jobs back and will work to get them back in the U.S. where they belong!

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A struggle

It can be very difficult for a single parent to raise a child. I have a close friend at work that does it and it’s been a very trying time for her. Her son has reached his teenage years and has become very difficult to handle. The boys name is John and he has been getting into a lot of trouble with drugs. He stays out late with his friends sometimes doesn’t come home at all. She has tried everything she knows, but she can’t seem to control him anymore.

I volunteered to help her out in any way I could. The first thing I did was to go on the internet to find teen addiction info. This way I could help her make good decisions about how to go forward. After looking at several sites on the internet, I thought that I would recommend a teen drug rehab program for her son. Getting her son professional help seemed like a good idea to me.

I think that having her son in an environment that was geared toward recovery would help a lot. I think this young man will have a great future if we can take care of this problem. Getting him the teen drug treatment that he needs will be a great first step in that direction. I’m sure that it will all work out.

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Obama and Taxes

Since the republicans made major gains in the recent election, president Obama has decided to start making a few deals with the other side. The latest deal that could be in the works is taxes. The Bush administrations tax cuts will expire soon and many want to extend the cuts for years to come.

The tax cuts are scheduled to end in January. The cuts will affect nearly every American including the richest Americans. Republicans have argued that the tax hike will hurt small businesses and put a damper on the struggling economy. We’ll have to wait to see the outcome of this important issue.

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Be glad you did

There are many things that play a major role in our lives. One thing that always has a big impact is money. It’s not always how much money you have, but how you handle it. Taking care of the money you have is extremely important. The thing is, no matter how good you are at money, there are times when having good credit is a must. That’s why knowing what your credit score is can make all the difference in your life.

There are many times when we need to borrow money. whether it’s for a car, student loan, or a house, your credit score will play a big role in whether you can borrow the needed money or not. The good news is that there are many places online where you can receive a free credit score. A simple search on the internet will have many sites to choose from.

One of the most common things that lead to a bad credit score is errors. Most credit scores have some bad information on them that hurt your score. A simple review of your credit score can potentially save you thousands of dollars. It’s worth your time to check it out. I would certainly encourage everyone to take a few minutes and find out about your score. You’ll probably be glad you did!