As a hardcore writer, good pens are one of the most important things in the world to me. I write for hours at a time, so if there’s a pen that will lessen the cramping, rubbing, branding, chaffing, etc —“ I want it. Too often do I …

Water is a very precious natural resource in this country as most of it is desert (the Kalahari). And, when there is not enough rainfall, I am nearly prepared for water rationing which has already happened before I arrived in the country.
Getting a water connection is not a …

Every so often I get the urge to clean my closets and other rooms of the house, collecting items that I don’t want anymore but that are still in good shape. I pack them in boxes and bags, setting them aside. I know that the Purple Heart will call …

Tired of getting calls from telemarketers urging you to switch long distance telephone plans? We certainly were so we began using Caztel’s 10-10-70 long distance services and we have never been happier!
To begin with, there is no need to sign up for this particular long distance telephone service, if …

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 …

I have been using Business Post couriers now for nearly six months and i have been so happy with the overall service that i felt it was a good idea to write a review to let others know what a good, reliable courier company this is.
I have always …

Ever since becoming a Comcast customer, I have really been pleased with the service. The internet service is pretty fast, and the cable service itself is pretty reliable, much more so than other cable companies I’ve had experience with. I had never had On Demand service …

This is a government building specializing in Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, etc. Unfortunately, I had to visit this place recently to get more information on Maternity Leave and Permanent Residency.
First of all, the parking lot is quite big, but 80% of the parking stalls are for staff …

I never thought that Bench, the company well known for producing unique apparels will also venture into salon business. Not until I see myself going to their Bench Fix Salon, that’s the time I realized I am not dreaming. See me wearing bench clothes is no longer new if …

Over the years, my experience with Telkom’s services has not been one to particularly write home about and I have it on good ground that I am not the only customer who shares this sentiment.
For years and years, Telkom has been monopolizing the fixed line telecommunication services of South …

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. …

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 …

I have been using hulu.com for all my television needs for approximately a year now and have always been a happy camper. Of course they did not have everything that I wanted to watch, but for a free service this was completely understandable and totally pardonable. When the …

I-800-U-Haul says it all.U Haul is a nationwide truck moving company from which you can rent trucks and other equipments in case you are relocating. I rented their truck just once I believe and that was when I was moving from the Hyattsville area to Laurel in the …

If you have a negative experience while using the bus or train in Chicago, don’t even bother contacting the CTA’s customer service line. If you do get to talk to a person on the phone, they’re pushy and rude. And if you write an email, even in …

Embarq is my local phone provider, and I also subscribe to DSL internet and Dish network satelite tv. I have a product bundle that costs me around ninety five US dollars per month for all three services. I think I am getting a fairly decent deal and I personally …

When working in Paddington London I normal use the London Underground system to get to and from Paddington. Paddington is on several different lines but the service I use is the Bakerloo line service from Baker Street.
I only use this service for a few stops and I even …

I had the misfortune to travel from Virginia to New Mexico on a series of Grey hound buses. They were without exception, crowded, loud and miserable. It was one of the worst travel experiences I’ve ever had and that includes extensive trips in 3rd world countries.
The employees …

As part of my father’s seventieth birthday present, my siblings and I pitched in to send my dad to San Francisco, California. We wanted to make it a surprise, so I thought it would be neat to present him with a professional-looking booklet containing trip information that I would …

I live in Gainesville, FL and my girlfriend lives in Orlando, FL, I don’t have a car, so when I can’t get a ride from my friends, I take Greyhound buses. I’ve been using their bus service for more than twenty times during the past two years. My overall …

For some time, I’ve been a big proponent of utility budget plans, especially when it comes to keeping some sort of control over what you spend on your monthly heating bill.
But, after Alliant Energy managed to screw mine up, I am no longer a fan.
My wife and I bought …

I have been with quite a few services, such as Direct TV and Mediacom. Down in the area of Florida that I live in we have Brighthouse (which is a property of Time Warner). I moved here a year and a half ago and I had never even heard …

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 …

The latest news from the magnificent Hawaiian Islands, is a new Ferry called “The Boat” fare is $2.00, people travel from the west side to Honolulu. The difference here is the support of “The Bus” system. Bus service is provided to the Ferry, and off the Ferry. This has …

My mom left for the States the other week and she forgot to bring some important documents my aunts needed. So again, I was tasked to send the documents. This time I tried DHL, only because they don’t have a cut off time. The rates are fairly expensive about …

I first heard about the Wildlife Waystation from an actor friend of mine at the time. He appeared at several events and had supported the organization for some time. When he told me about it, I did some research and liked what I saw.
The Wildlife Waystation is …

Ming Tree Realty is the top sales performance realtor offices in the Eureka area. There are so many great salesmen and saleswomen who work here, it is difficult to know them all. Since I am a local person, born here, I do know who manages to sell homes quickly, …

Naughty by Nature or NBYN (www.naughtybynature.com.sg ) is a photo studio that offers a lifetime package of ‘lifestyle photographs’. They claim that they have more than 6,000 clients and they even include professional photographers. They also promise that they are able to photograph a range of styles. However, after …

I thought LCB was an expensive courier which charged a bit pricey when it comes to shipping documents and packages, but I was surprised to find out they were even cheaper than Air21, which is the local courier used owned by Fedex. I had to deliver a document which …

Koch’s Custom Woodworking
When I looked in the yellow pages for a cabinetmaker to build a kitchen island, there were way too many choices. I ended up going with Koch’s Custom Woodworking, and I’m glad that I did! At first, I called one of the bigger companies, but …

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 …

Transports Publics Genevois or simply TPG (www.tpg.ch) is the name of the Company which is in charge of making the urban transportation of people in Geneva (Switzerland). I use TPG’s services everytime I have to travel to Geneva and I am always amazed by their professionalism. There are many factors …

Victory Liner Bus Corporation is one of the largest and oldest Bus Company in the Philippines. It has routes going to all the major cities in the island of Luzon and to some cities in the island of Visayas. I had the chance to ride one of their bus …

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 …

I am situated nearer to the public library in Pretoria but prefer the Kempton Park one over any other one, simply because it’s a great source of information, a nice place to study and even a great place to relax, weather anyone would believe that or not.
I first discovered …

I have been a Globe prepaid user here in the Philippines since 2001 and continue to use this service. I don’t intend to apply for a postpaid line because I feel I save more this way when I can control how much I can spend on calls and text …

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 …

The Homestead Roofing Company is located at 533 Goffle Rd Ridgewood, NJ 07450. The telephone number is (201) 444-2233. This is a very good company. They do great roofing work. They will actually work with you to figure out what is the best option for you. Very …

I have used Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Services on several occasions and I have had a really great experience with this company. This is a locally owned company and the owners are very friendly and they have been serving customers for a long time. They are very …

I was delighted at the prospect of simply touching a card against a special pad in order to be able ot use the trains and buses in Chicago, but the Chicago Card Plus does NOT work as stated. Luckily, I had no problems with the billing or linking …

Media Mail is a great service from USPS (United States Postal Service) and one I have used many times. Over the years I must have mailed out over a hundred media mail items, some in boxes and some in bubble envelopes. It’s a very affordable way to mail books, …

I’ve heard a lot about Greyhound buses long before I got to ride one. I must say that because of the admirable manner by which it is advertised, I did get the impression that all its buses are clean, high end and well maintained.
It was not until I decided …

Less than two weeks ago, my family went through the arduous moving process. Money was a concern so we decided to use UHaul rather than professional movers. It was a very stress free process - probably the easiest part of the move!
They ended up not having the vehicle that …

Singtel recently hit into the paid TV programs market, competing with Starhub (another local company with similar services). They started this service called MIO TV, using IPTV (Internet Protocol Television), which basically runs through the internet for television sources. It has a much higher bandwidth to provide HD (High …

Oh my, what a terrible decision it is to figure out what cable company to go with! There’s the cost to consider, of course, but then there are greater things to consider. Especially if you are a customer who wants to bundle cable, phone, and Internet service together, customer …

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 …

I have never taken a bus to travel anywhere before until I decided to do so a few months ago. I called the Phoenix, Arizona terminal to purchase my tickets over the phone however had such a problem with understanding the representative, that I drove to the terminal to …

Bombay Electric Supply & Transport Undertaking is known by its abbreviation BEST. It has a monopoly in bus transport services within Mumbai. Their importance is next only to the famed Local Electric Train in keeping Mumbai alive and kicking in throughout the day. You will not find anyone …

Light Rail Transit is the most efficient, most economical and fastest way to travel along the Manila area. It was ingeniously crafted long years ago about the late 80’s or 70’s and I reckon the first Light rail in the south east Asia. Light Rail Transit or LRT Line …