I’ve always believed it’s important to support a good cause and to support your local community. As such, I make it a point to shop at the local Salvation Army as often as possible. If it saves me a couple bucks in the process, then all the better! At …

Bureau of Internal Revenues in the Philippines is ranked as the most corrupt government institution in the country. Getting a permit or processing documents often requires some money given to the agents or the employees enable for it to get done. Processing time for this said documents will take …

It was upon the insistence of my brother that we use the same scent or brand of detergent soap and fabric conditioner that my household decided to cross over from Downy to Surf fabric conditioner. Surf previously did not manufacture fabric conditioner, just powder detergent and detergent bar. We …

Possibly the only store that I am consistently delighted to shop at is Homesense, and I have been to 3 locations in BC so far. Each time, I find exactly what I am looking for and for low prices, and also find many things that catch my eye while …

First and foremost I must admit that I am a huge M. Night Shyamalan fan. That being said, I must also admit that while the critics typically shred his movies to bits (those after the Sixth Sense and Signs, of course) I usually like that he takes …

OK, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series is starting to take a slightly different turn for the worst this time around; starting with the episode “Surprise.”
Buffy turns 17 in this episode and her friends try to throw her a surprise party. However, evil forces also have to go out …

L.A.Looks Absolute Styling Sport 20 oz for 3.59 mega x-treme hold 10+ activity proof power gel. This is a very good gel product. I use it daily after each shampoo. I rub about a tablespoon into my long hair and move it around with my fingers for a crunched …

The Tri-City area as it is called, is made up of Port Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, or as some call it “Poco” My sister who used to live in Port Moody works as a para-legal in a place called “The Poco Law office” while my Brother, …

From the beginning of a season Mac has been stalked by someone who had held a special significance to the number 333. He receives phone calls in the pm and the am at this particular time, he had his suitcase stolen only to be returned with this numbers on …

Wow, that was a really great episode. It really took me for a ride and got me totally fooled. Many people did not like it since the team is really useless in the episode. There is no actual behavioural analysis and they are not getting into the mind of …

When my new home was finished I ordered some trees for the yard from Moon Valley Nursery in Chandler Arizona. I realized they would need food since our desert ground has little nutrition. Something called Moon Dust, sold by their company, was suggested. I decided to stick with my Miracle …

This is a nice place to take a trip to, you will need a passport. The weather is usually mild and throughout the year there is always something going on, to some extent it’s like stepping back in time. There is a lot to do and see if you end …

This is the final part of the taxi driver serial killer case. For the last few episodes the drama and the tension has been building up. He has more victims and despite all the information that the team has managed to gather on him, his name and identity remain …

You may realize from my pen name, EnglishTeaDuck, that I am not originally from America. In fact, I was enticed into the USA by a New England man who has now been my husband for five years! So, my point of view of the town in which is live …

This hotel sits just back from the banks of the world famous Loch Ness. Because of its slightly elevated position, you are able to enjoy some of the most breath taking views I have ever seen from a hotel. Off the top of my head I can only think …

This was a really cool episode. I think it was a lot of fun and a lot of humour. The only thing is that I did not care very much for the actor who played the frauder Elliot Castro. I don’t know what but there was something a bit …

We have lived here in Rawlins, Wyoming for one year. The reason we live here is that my husband got a job as a foreman at a nearby oil refinery. We are leaving in two weeks and are delighted. Admittedly we are city folk, but this …

We live in a wooded setting and as such need protection from the various beasties that can come out of the woodlands. We are particularly concerned with the ticks that can cause Lyme disease as well as the mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus.
One day while …

I like Grizzly Tools alot. They have a huge catalogue of pro-application and pro-grade tools that I don’t think anyone can compete with. Their prices, since they are a direct-to-the-customer enterprise, are hard to beat. Grizzly rebrands some of their offerings, buying complete machines from foreign …

I don’t think that I should call Jayakarta as hotel. It look more like cottages because the place itself have some rooms just like cottages for rent.
When we rented a cottage there, there were four rooms inside one cottage. Most of the room were on the second floor. In …

I actually never used to be much a fan of clearasil when I was younger. I remember using some clearasil cream that belonged to my sister, when I was a kid, and I applied it wrong, and ended up breaking out in hives and having unbearable itchy skin all …

My wife and I have bought the Lavamat Electrolux Washing Machine 5.5 Kg by AEG a few months ago. I must say that we are very satisfied with this choice. I would like to share my experience of using it with you.
Let me start this review by pointing out …

Boyle Heights rests dormant between two major cross streets Cesar Chavez Ave. (formerly Brooklyn Ave) and Soto St. in the East of Los Angeles area. Whether you’re looking to visit, move into the area, or learn more about it. You will learn here everything you will need …

I always have trouble of our sinc. It always clog because of lots of unnecessary things that drain inside when washing. Oils and some sticky things inside maybe the main cause why it clogs. And i am always irritated because its so dirty. I always boil at least one …

Swanton, Ohio is basically a suburb of Toledo in the north western corner of the state. It is close to Michigan and Indiana and Lake Erie. Swanton is not a really big town by my standards but it is spread out over a large area. I used to go …

This review is on a weather radio system that works great. The Midland Weather and Public Alert system is great for quick reliable alerts nationwide and in your immediate area.
With satelite tracking system, immediate results of dangerous storms and weather changes are available from …

The best way to describe this episode would be “cool.” Well, cool in a creepy kind of way.
A body of a woman is washed up ashore right beside the body of a dead shark which attacked her. For some reason the victim looks familiar to Stella but she …

Well, this is the town where I live in for the past nine years. But I used to spend my holiday here since childhood. If you’re looking for fun and tranquility in the same time, this town could be your right destination. It isn’t very large town, but you …

At first it looks like a bank robbery, but then it looks like something else entirely. The BAU team is called to profile the offender when they witness that the robber is not satisfied in only taking the money, but also forces his hostages to undress and to perform …

Hello I’m hear to talk today about assassins Creed Brotherhood. This is the third title in the assassins creed storyline that follows Ezio at the beginning on the 1500’s. Bluntly if you didn’t like part 1 and 2 you wont like part 3 but for those of …

Nice places are a dime a dozen but don’t you dare try to live there unless you have the right paint job,and I don’t mean your house.
It is multiracial yet the mexicans and blacks get the short end of the stick.Looking in stores in the area and you may …

“A Remembrance of Things Present” written by Alexander Lobrano is about his journey as American living in the great city of Paris and his adventure to seek out the best French cuisine.
The article begins with his memory of his an encounter of French cuisine in a bistro in Paris. …

I love buying these 3-packs of Memo Books from my local Family Dollar. They are a great value. Some stores sell a single memo book for over a dollar but here you can get three of them for a dollar. They are not fancy (no pictures on the cover) …

I have a Coleman quick pump II for my inflatable air mattresses, and I have mixed feelings about it. I got it for household use, for when I have company visiting or staying with me, etc. It runs on 4 D size batteries, and they hold out for quite …

Love Affair is another classic romance movie released in the United States in October of 1994. It features the very beautiful Annette Bening as Terry McKay and Warren Beatty as Mike Gambril. The movie is written by Mildred Cram and is directed by Glenn Gordon Caron. It has …

In this episode we go back to a story that was started in one of the previous episodes. In the previous episode, while investigating a murder of a woman who was found dead dressed up like a computer game character, the team comes across a professional female killer who …

Heartless is the latest novel by bestselling author, Diana Palmer. Heartless is also the latest book in the Long Tall Texas series, which I am fond of. Diana Palmer has been one of my favorite authors for as long as I can remember. She has this way of writing …

This item doesn’t have a specific brand attached to it, but the Two-Tier Corner Shelf comes from Harriet Carter. I purchased it yet years ago to help me organize some displays, though it is actually advertised and sold as a kitchen counter aid to use with spices, …

This is a pretty cool alarm clock! It is blue and it has the cartoon image of Tony the Tiger on the face of the clock. On the top are two orange and black pieces that sound off when the alarm goes off. It is a nice sized alarm …

There is nothing like the fresh tasting relief of Brioschi Effervescent Antiacid. I love this product as it does what it says it’s going to do. I haven’t used Brioschi in years, until today when I saw it in a specialty store. I really didn’t even think that …

I don’t really have much bad thing to comment about the new email service I have found in the internet. This email service is called GMX. They offer free email services too and it is web-based so you will not have to worry about accessing it wherever you are …

I like donating to non-profit organizations around the world which are helping people in desparate need and in trouble. The Salvation Army is one organization I make donations to.
The Mustard Seed Street Ministry of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is another non-profit organization to which I make donations fairly regularly. …

The park nearest my home is one of the only parks in the area. It has been there for years, and I remember from when I was a child. I never really noticed how small the park was. I also did not notice the lack of shading. I guess …

Another Tagalog or “Filipino” movie we are watching right now is the movie of Star Cinema for their 15th anniversary, the “My Only U”. This movie is starred by Vhong Navarro and Toni Gonzaga. To be honest, the movie is a bit too shallow. It is about two people …

What a lovely shade of green! I always have a thing deep in my heart for green polishes, and I am always on the lookout for another green shade for my collection. One reason why OPI is my brand of choice is that they don’t just make red shades; …

At first, I was skeptical about this item and figured they might be a real pain to clip and unclip on each book page as I read. But after trying out the Wild Animal Trio Page Clips, which can be found in stores such as CVS, Walgreens, book shops …

My husband is into all of this camping stuff so when it came down to buying a tent, he had to do all the work. I wasn’t in the mood to get my hands dirty with it and that is why I let him do his thing. I will …

The Wingate Inn like the color green. The outside of the building had all kinds of plants. There were bushes, ferns and palms. Then the hotel was outlined in green. The roof was outlined in green and even under the windows of the rooms. …

What comes around goes around is an old saying that I firmly believe in. There are some truly amazing people in the world and if you are good to others, eventually when you really need it someone will help you.
Part of the reason I believe it is because we …

Anyone who has searched for a fine permanent marker knows that quality is tough to come by. One of the more common brands that is available today is made by Sharpie. The classic, traditional, Sharpie pen comes with a standard cap. This style has been around …