Month: April 2012

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Earth day

Today many Americans will celebrate Earth Day which is now in its 42 year. The day is all about bringing attention to environmental problems such as pollution, climate change, and finding ways to save energy.

After a little research we have found that there are many ways for every American to help out. Shutting off unused lights and installing energy –saving bulbs is one. Ensuring that your house is properly insulated is another. I hope everyone will take a minute to see what you can do to help.

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Informed Decision

Thanks for the guest post by Esteban Vinson

I am in the process right now of comparing prices on different tv plans. I like to do my research before making a decision to go with a certain company over another. Of course, I want the least expensive option, but only if the service and selection is good. That is usually the fine print that you have to really dig to discover. I’ve found a lot of information online to help in my research. My wife is pressuring me to just go ahead and pick a company and go with it because she wants to get the tv set up quickly. I do too, of course, but I like to make informed decisions, and that can’t always be done on a set time table. I think it’s because the kids are out for summer right now, and they are driving her bonkers. I told her she should just go rent movies in the meantime, but for some reason, she was not satisfied with that option. It’s short term, though, and I explained that to her.

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Naps

One thing that I have recently started doing is taking naps. I guess I must be getting older and I have really been getting tired in the afternoon. The problem is that there is so much noise in our neighborhood that it is hard to get any rest.

There are kids playing in the street and yelling. We also have a pond out back that invites the noises of ducks and geese. Believe me when I say they can be very loud. We also have jets and airplanes overhead. It all adds up to one very tired person.

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All for it

One of the things that I like about my job is that I have many opportunities to expand my horizons. I am able to think of new ways to build the companies image and increase our market base. There are many ways to do this and one of the best ways is to get your companies name out to the public. This is a crucial part of the plan.

We recently started doing trade shows. We invested in trade show flooring that has our name as well as our logo on it. It’s a great way to make people feel comfortable with our products. We also purchased logo mats that let people know who we are as soon as they step in the door. It has paid off in a big way. People like knowing who they are dealing with and making your name familiar is a good thing to do.

Another thing we have tried is to purchase a logo canopy to attract people from a long distance. This has worked very well in general and has brought us some business from those who would have normally turned in a different direction. All in all, we are very happy with the results from our newest venture. Business is business and we are all for that.

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Flying cars

One thing that has captured man’s imagination for the better part of this century is the possibility of cars that fly. I think it would be a great idea. Imagine not having to deal with traffic and getting home in record time. It would be a great invention.

The good news is that this dream is closer than ever. Flying car prototypes are becoming ever more commonplace and are getting closer to the dream than ever before. I hope that inventors will perfect their dreams and make flying cars a reality.

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Keeping things dry

Since the weather has changed from winter to spring, we have been getting a lot more rain. Normally, you would think that winter was wet but we have had a very dry year. The spring however has been very wet. That’s why I have decided to invest in some tarps in order to keep things dry. I know it will payoff in the end.

The first thing that I wanted to protect was my boat. I paid a fair portion of money for it and I want to keep it out of the weather. I went online in order to find a one of the canvas tarps that would do the trick. I feel much better at night knowing that my assets are being protected from everything that Mother Nature can throw at it.

Since one of my pet projects is to get my old truck running, I have decided that I should cover that until I can complete that project. My truck has been sitting out back getting rusty and I want a truck tarp to keep it safe until I can complete the project. There are many times when spending a little extra now will save you a lot of money later and I feel that this is one of those times.

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Oil speculation

One issue that is in the news lately is the possibility that oil speculators are responsible for the high oil price s that has hit the American consumers lately. I believe this is very true and I want something done about it. I am tired of paying top dollar prices at the pump for a product that is clearly abundant.

Oil is everywhere and there are many countries producing it. When one country decides to cut production, another one will fill in the void. It is oil speculation that is driving up the price. Our government needs to take steps to prevent these actions and bring sanity back into the markets.