In the past two years or so, the world of online dating has exploded into an entire business. Now there are countless “hookup” and “dating” sites designed solely to find one’s soulmate over the internet. Even sites not designed for matchmaking often have that potential- case in …

I had just ordered a wet suit from scubastore.com, the online website is from Spain and the Mares wetsuits are really cheaper there, so I just decided to buy a suit first to see if suits me then I would just buy more if I did like their product, …

With Christmas coming up soon, it’ll be time to get our annual family portrait again. And, once again, rather than go to an expensive photographer, we’ll just make an appointment at the Wal-mart Portrait Studio.
There are two things about the Wal-mart Portrait Studio I like. The biggest one is …

This past Saturday, I got a knock at my door. It was a salesperson from Charter Communications. He said Charter was now offering digital phone service in my area and he wanted to tell me more about it. It was all I could do to be polite and tell …

Some smart person took a main consumer gripe (waiting forever for tradespeople to arrive when one has taken time off work) and turned it into a saleable benefit. Ben Franklin Plumbing not only promises to arrive with the hour they specify, they will pay YOU $100 if they …

As a current subscriber to Vonage I am satisfied with there service. Almost all problems I personally experience are those out of the companies control for the most part, and simply subject to that type of service (VoIP).
Vonage pricing is a often big relief compared to normal landlines services. …

When I found myself in need of a taxi from Port Jefferson, NY to Holbrook, NY, I called two taxi companies. The first company I called was Lindy’s. When I was dismayed by the outrageous price they were requesting for the short trip, I called Islandwide. The price offered …

2 months ago, Sky Cable Bacolod installed a new equipment to every television which is registered to their system, this equipment will make sure that no illegal connections will be made by any subscriber. Illegal connection is a very common issue here in the Philippines, usually this is …

The “Bay Bridge EZ-Pass” is anything but EZ for some of us.
I made the mother of mistakes, when I chose the convenience of purchasing my pass from my local Giant. My downhill spiral began when I asked the Customer Service Rep?!? some general questions about the pass. She told …

Going to the cleaners is something we all must do at one time or another. No matter how gentle some detergents are, some items simply have to be dry cleaned.
The number of cleaners can vary by neighborhood. Most shop around until they find the one that suits their needs.
I …

This year was my first year doing taxes by myself so I was understandably a bit nervous about the process. To a newcomer to the taxes ordeal, they can seem very ominous and unwieldy. After doing some research, I decided to try Turbo Tax to complete my tax returns …

I have been using the Clark County Spring Valley Library since I moved here to Las Vegas. The Spring Valley Library is located at 4280 S Jones Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89103, at the corner of Rochelle and Jones Blvd. It has really been a valuable resource for …

The Morristown Library is located in the center of the city of Morristown. It is a large library in a big gray building that looks like a church. One of the good things about the library is its size and the sheer number of books it has. It is …

DHL is a shipping company that has several options available for shipping. I have shipped and receive shipments using DHL but I wouldn’t recommend using this company. DHL does have very low rates in my opinion but I would suggest using another provider. From my experience …

BSNL is the main telecommunications service provider in India but being a government enterprise it isn’t very efficient , the line is congested and has problem of cross connection along with many other problems so we disconnected our BSNL landline service and opted for Tata Indicom wireless walky post …

This is the national train service from The Dutch government. I think there is only one train public transportation in this country. And this is NS services.
When I need to go somewhere without my own car, I normally check first if it’s possible to use train to go to …

The soccer league that my kids played on this Fall used ABS Photography for the pictures. They were taken the first week of October and the process went smoothly. The order forms were a bit lengthy but the picture sessions were quick and individuals and a team picture was …

For the most part, I’ve never really had an opinion about our local post office. That was until very recently, when I realized just how untrained the people there are.
I had an item I needed to return because it was damaged when it arrived to my house. Since I …

This Sun City post office is close to my house so I sort of have to go there because it is convenient. However this place often has longs lines and the clerks seem to be very slow at doing there jobs. Don’t get me wrong, they are very friendly …

On Friday February 29, I arrived home to find that a package was attempted to be delivered. I called (800)GO FEDEX to confirm that another attempt would be made the following day, because I am only available on Saturdays during daytime hours. I was reassured that Saturday is …

We all know about the world being in the digital age, and how high-tech it better. Well, it is really better, or do you just go with the flow of things?
My husband and I signed up for Bright House Digital Phone Service, which basicly means that our phone uses …

Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy that this service exists because I am visually impaired, and I can’t drive even with corrective glasses. But I am used to the bus systems of the Seattle area, and this completely pales in comparison. The cost of the bus systems in Seattle …

This is my first year ever trying a tanning bed . Normally I lay out in the sun , but a friend of mine recommended Electric Sun . I tried it , and now I go atleast 5 times a week .
They have a few different beds . I …

Jordan I the name of the barber who usually cuts my hair at our neighborhood Barber shop located in the downtown market area of Binan Laguna. He’s been at it for almost a year now. I make sure he remembers me by my usual generous tips and his co-workers …

Acme is a window tinting shop that’s located in Columbus, MS. I have gone to Acme several times for car tinting service but they also provide tinting service for homes and businesses. Whenever I need to have windows tinted I go to Acme Window Tinting and I …

I have had an Alltel phone plan for three years and they are a very good company as I far as I am concerned. I live in Michigan and have service in Northern MI and live in the Detroit area where I also have great service. I …

I have been a Triple A member for the last 4 years. During this time I have never had the need to actually visit a Triple A office. I have always taken care of the yearly membership dues through the mail or internet. I have used my membership for …

Not long after moving to another town from where we were, we found ourselves needing a helping hand (no matter how well panned your move is, you normally find yourself broke to a certain extent when moving long distance) with groceries as we needed to pay bills.
I found myself …

I found this hair salon when I was looking for a place to buy Aveda hair products. I was impressed by the knowledge of the stylists, and fact that they were helpful, but not pushy. The salon has a nice amibience, comfortable, well lit. It smells …

Harvey Allen Salon
I have had my hair cut everywhere and I fell as if I am constantly searching for the perfect salon. My Aunt recommended Harvey Allen Salon and I am so glad she did, I finally found the perfect salon where I will be having my hair cut …

Since 1920s Philippine Long Distance Company (PLDT) has been the leading provider of diverse range of telecommunications services in the Philippines. Aside from landlines, PLDT expanded their services thru providing wireless services; internet services and even prepaid phone cards. The competitions such as Globe Telecoms and Bayan Tel …

I just got introduced to the Haven in the Hallow shelter when I found myself trapped in the small city of Mission on December 10, 2010. I set out early in the morning to visit the Westminster Abbey, the monastery, but it was already getting dark and it …

Our365 is a photography company that takes photos of your newborn baby while in the hospital. They also do follow up pictures of your child as they get older too. After giving birth to my daughter, the next day the photographer from Our365 had came in my room to …

I always take a ride on HM Bus Transport going to Manila and back home for more than 10 years now and HM Transport has been very reliable in its service.
The bus plies by the route from Sta Cruz, Laguna to Cubao, Quezon City and vise versa. All the …

Just my take on the new SSS website - Totally useless. If I did not have my work taking up my whole “office hours” time of the SSS offices, I would just go there personally and inquire; but heck I need to just have a look at my balances …

The 2A bus from Kidderminster to Bewdley is one which I make use of on a regular basis, and for the most part I use the service provided by First (even though I am not a great fan of their lack of interest in long-established local brands such as …

Since I’ve had my LG dishwasher, I really did not get any problems with it until some months ago, I noticed that the water was not completely drained at the bottom of the machine. I casually dismissed this as normal but each time that a washing cycle has been …

I have started sending a lot of very important mail through the US postal service. One feature of the post that I had not previously used before is delivery confirmation. For an additional $.50 at the time I mail something I can get a form where I can track …

I used to work night shifts for a call center here in the Philippines after I graduated from college. The shifts I got usually started at 3 am, and would last until 12 pm. I didn’t have a car back then, and I didn’t want to bother my dad …

It all started because we couldn’t get enough money to move. We couldn’t afford a truck from Wisconsin to Texas with all of our stuff. So, we decided to give most of it away. Then we would ship what we had to have and move on from there. My …

Hello prepaid phone card from singtel is not really a good phone card.I used this prepaid phone card to call to India from Singapore.There is real difficulty to get calls connected.Previously talk time was less for a 10$ card.Now they increased the time,but talk time gets slashed very …

MGE is a taxi services here around Metro Manila. Their main office is found in Caloocan City and they are, perhaps the best Taxi service provider to this time as per my experience. Having seen them line up in shopping malls, they never denied a passenger no matter how …

I have used Registered Mail about three times so far and I must say it is a good service. It allows you to mail something very securely anywhere in the world. It is a good thing to use when you want to make sure the item - a package …

A friend of mine who lives in Calgary, Alberta, was in the middle of renovating their condo in the nearby Canmore with the intention of selling it. I wanted to see what they were doing, as I am constantly renovating my own home, and I love looking at other …

I took the Greyhound bus, and it was absolutely horrible! The bus had to make many stops, and the wait in between each stop was long. There were in the worst part of town where a few strangers came up to me and were talking jibberish. …

I never had to use a daycare before last year. I used to be a stay at home mom who could spend her time taking care of the kids. After the divorce I had to radically change the way I lived in the world. Between taking care of my …

Of all the Home Affairs Departmental offices I have been to, Centurion appears to be the most organized and least busy one of them all.
I arrived outside the offices at around twelve in the morning, with nothing but the worst expectations of the experience I was about to have. …

Halifax and it’s surrounding cities are considered Halifax Regional Municipality, a mid-size city all put together. If you live in the HRM and you don’t have a car, you best have lots of patience! Our public transit system, Metro Transit, is awful. Bus Drivers will often fly by bus …

I used Taxis Autolux yesterday to get to the Nations Medical Center. This is a taxi company which was recommended by a friend who has been living here in Brussels for the last 10 years. It seems to me that it is a reliable taxi service as I booked …