Let’s face it… no matter where you live, some company has the monopoly on a service you either desire or you need. Comcast Cable is just one such company in my neck of the woods. Other than AT&T, there really is no other alternative for the comprehensive service available …

This company is misleading customers into believing that they will only have to pay shipping and handling to purchase this product, but there is actually much more to it. In the terms and conditions they say you can return the product in 14 days if you do not …

In Jogjakarta, my hometown, there are many printing companies offering better services for cheaper price compared with printing companies in other towns in my country. That’s way I Wayan, my friend from Bali, prefers to print his books in Jogjakarta. And he usually ask me to take care of …

I don’t think there’s a person alive who doesn’t like going into a store, spending $20 and walking out with three bags of goodies. Well, that’s certainly possible at the Dollar Treasure, and every single dollar store out there is different and carries different items. A lot of dollar …

As a young child, my mother bought me musical horse statues and snow globes from The San Francisco Music Box Company for several Christmases in a row. She adored the tunes they played and the intricate detail. I, being a child who had a greater appreciation for toys, did …

I am constantly searching for ways to improve my health by changing my diet and lifestyle. I’ve heard about yoga classes offered by Ananda Marga but wasn’t able to join at first due to conflict in schedules. After a year of putting it off, I finally enrolled myself in …

The Candy House Chocolate Factory is south of Joplin, Mo., where my family and I live, in the old Mill Town of Redings Mill, right on the creek. The Candy House itself is in rustic old stone tavern, and has been a fixture in our community for as long …

Maple Street Car Wash in Russell Springs, Kentucky is located immediately off exit 62 from Cumberland Parkway. The best feature about this car wash is the quality of the soap. They must use a concentrated mixture. The pre-soak comes out pink. Considering the amount of tree sap residue on my …

I recently contacted someone from this company about a possible sponsorship partnership with a local youth basketball program that I am working with. I am in need of funds to help cover the costs involved to ensure the children have a good experience.
The person I spoke to was …

I have recently been searching around for different internet providers available at my address. I recently found out that the address I live at does not offer DSL service. I looked through a local thrifty nickel to look for dial up internet providers. I don’t really need the high …

It all started while sitting at a “Baby Shower” tupperware party. The speech about how wonderful the Tupperware opportunity is, how you can establish a great business part time, in your own hours, and how popular the products are, that they will sell themselves etc etc etc…
Ridiculously it …

I like collecting odd items and antiques. I like going into antique stores and looking for those little hidden jewels. Finding an item that is gorgeous and finding an item that is worth a little bit of money is a lot of fun and makes for a …

This is a new branch of an old prestigious company of National Bookstore, located in the busy street of Silliman Avenue, Dumaguete City, Philippines.
The place is not that big but I love to go there to buy books and other school …

The Barnes and Noble store in Port Huron is now celebrating its 15th year in the community and has truly become a part of the community.
Prior to Barnes and Noble store coming into our community, there wasn’t a good place to go to get books. There other stores …

Being a guy, I’m not a person who will go to a salon or spa. However, my wife is someone who likes to be pampered on occasion and I wanted to be able to do that as a special gift for our anniversary.
I had heard about the Key West …

If you’ve never heard of Ranch 99, chances are not A.) from the West coast or B.) Asian. That’s because Ranch 99 is the Asian version of Kroger or Safeway where you can get all kinds of hard to find Asian ingredients and food stuffs.
The one that I frequent is …

Twinsite Optical, one of the best optical shops in Michigan, has a wide variety of recognizable brands at affordable prices. Versace, Prada, Persol, and Chrome Hearts are just a few of the select brands that Twinsite Optical carries.
When I entered the store a few days ago, I felt …

My favorite thing in the world is hunting and fishing. Both activities provide me with time to myself to relax and leave the troubles of the world behind me. I can sit for hours and hours watching a fishing line or waiting in a hunting blind for …

Have a sweet tooth? I can say that I am. I love candies and most especially, chocolates. I have my chocolate jar right at my desk. It’s filled with different brand of chocolates. Last Saturday, we went to one famous candy store here in …

Pelon is the owner of Pelon’s Tattoo Ink. He will sit down with you and even work with you on your tattoo design. He is very professional and uses clean and sterile items and a sterile work environment. He is certified and a registered business with …

Patisserie Harmonie is a new, nice looking bakery in Montreal’s Chinatown. It has a vast selection of Hong Kong style pastry and cakes. What my kids and I like about the bakery is that they always make new kind of bread and pastry. So each time we go there …

A few years back I tried a home business that a friend of mine recommended, called Disciples Cross. At first I was thrilled about this business and the possibilities it could bring into my life. I immediately jumped right in and ordered my first kit of materials. …

Like the idea of a Big Lots for crafters? Well, the Flower Factory is it. I recently visited this store with a friend of mine who assured me I’d love it and be in total awe of it’s crafting powers. From the way she made it sound, the heavens …

When I first moved to Asheville, North Carolina, I typed in what cable services were in the area and what kind of high speed internet services they offered. It seemed like the only one available (other than satellite services) was Charter Communications - whom I’d never heard of. I …

Kids castle cuts is a children’s haircut business in the Portland Metro area. There are very few places to get a child’s haircut here and this is the best place to go. A lot of my friends have tried getting their child’s hair cut at …

My wife and I went with a group of people to Bermuda, where we spent about 3.5 days. At the suggestion of someone who had previously visited Bermuda, we decided to rent scooters from Oleander Cycles. We made the reservation for the scooter on-line before we ever left home …

I have been warned on several occasions that there are very few taxi cabs in Alberta at all, so getting one can be very difficult, if not impossible, on weekends or during other busy times. Last week, I had an event I was attending, and I decided I would …

What I love doing the most, is coming home on a Sunday after church, and working in my garden, and with the plants around my house. Since we just recently moved here, I have a lot of gardening and landscaping needs that I feel I can do by …

I normally don’t shop at OfficeMax because the store has always seemed to be a bit too high for my taste, but recently I visited OfficeMax to get copies of my resume and cover letter using their in store ImPress Printing Service.
Prior to going to the store, I …

I live in a relatively small city, that has dozens of computer service businesses. I didn’t think that JPJ Computer Services would last long in the busy commercial district of Wyse Road, Dartmouth, but I was wrong.
We are primarily a work-from-home family with three computers. We are always upgrading, …

This is a small business in Portland that has a handful of chains. I have been to all of the chains and they are all pretty much the same. They charge the same and have the same decor and the stylists are about the same quality …

I called ARS Appliance Repair about two months ago to do some work on my dryer, which was not drying clothes properly. The attitude I got over the phone was decent but thats the only compliment this company gets from me. The guy who showed up had an attitude …

Tans, Hands, and Hair in Natrona Heights, PA is a very unprofessional, dirty, but inexpensive place to take care of your hair/waxing/tanning needs. The tanning can be as little as $2 a day (I believe on Tuesdays), but the bulbs are not new …

My husband got ambitous last summer and decided that he was going to lay out a garden for us. We did not have a tiller of our own at that time and the ground had to be turned in order to put the vegtable garden in. I …

Beach Bums tanning salon in South Hadley was one of the best places too tan at in the whole area which includes Springfield, Chicopee and Granby and this place was just a great place to go and tan at for a lot of reasons and the first reason would …

Because summer is almost over, and I have a tendency to walk barefoot a lot, my feet were in pretty bad shape. I decided to treat myself and get a manicure and pedicure. I went into Nail Bliss Salon in Chicopee Ma. Nail Bliss was recommended by …

When I’m not dealing with the daily grind of working and taking care of my home, I keep myself busy with a variety of crafting projects. Most important to me are drawing and jewelry. Though I indulge in some off projects such as clay work, pottery and floral projects, …

I have sold and bought many items on Ebay, and have had little problems with all of my transactions. Ebay is an extremely easy way to buy and sell online, and it includes a vast variety of categories which make it so much easier for you to buy anything …

Some time ago I had a scary experience. I came home and when I stepped through the front door I smelled gas very strongly. I’m sure you know how gas stinks, right? Well, that awful smell was in my front hallway and the front hallway is almost right above …

While passing through Calgary, Alberta, driving along the 32 Avenue N.E., the sign board “XS Cargo” caught my attention. I wondered what they would be selling.
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As a homeowner, one of my biggest concerns is finding ways to prevent major, unexpected expenses. And, living in Wisconsin, one of the problems that can always arise are issues with your furnace during the winter months.
I originally came across Alliant Energy’s Security Blanket plan when I was going …

I love the idea of body modification and body art. Tattoos have long been a love of mine, though I only sport four small ones myself. As an amatuer artist, I can always appreciate the beauty of tattoos and the talent that is required to make them a reality. …

Pilgrimages are popular in many cultures and religions. The Muslims have Mecca; the Catholics, the Vatican or Lourdes - for us Oregon faithful sugar avoiders - our destination is Just Delicious Sugar Free Bakery in Clackamas.
I had already tried many of the pastries from this bakery but …

When I was employed my bosses joined a program called Quixtar (aka Amway). Of course they dragged me to the meetings telling me that since I shop on the internet anyways, I will actually earn money doing it. My husband, who is always looking for a way …

As new recruits to the Society for Creative Anachronism (a year-round renaissance re-enactment group), my husband and I are always on the lookout for items that we can use to furnish our renaissance-inspired garb. Both of us have recently taken up SCA competition archery, though my husband has long …

Hughes Arabians is the absolute best. Last year I purchased a weanling straight egyptian black colt from Pauline at Hughes Arabians and it is the best thing I have ever done. Pauline is the nicest most honest person in the horse world I have every met. …

There is a reason why monopolies are a bad thing for the consumers. It’s great for the business, I’m sure, but it’s terrible for the people who have to use the service yet can’t go anywhere else for their needs. And if my memory serves me correctly, I really thought …

I have lots of wooden crafts which I have accumulated over the years in the course of living in different countries. They are meant more as souvenirs or keepsakes to remember each country that I have visited. Unfortunately, the majority of them are infested with wood borers manifested by …

Recently, a friend of mine got engaged and asked me to be a bridesmaid. I happily agreed! She decided to purchase her dress and all of the bridesmaids dresses from David’s Bridal to get a bulk discount. The dresses she picked were great! When I …

Time Warner is a household name for many families. This once cable company, has now expanded to digital cable, phone service and braodband Internet services. I believe Time Warner is available in almost all of the states. The best thing about Time Warner is there package deals. I have …