Here is something from Globe Filipinos would be so happy about…the Globe tipIDD Card. A prepaid card you can use to call your loved ones abroad for as low as P2.50 per minute. I first learned about Globe tipIDD Card from the noontime show Wowowee. It sounds impossible to …

I saw my first Redbox DVD rental kiosk in the Wal-Mart entry in Elkins, West Virginia. I had never seen one before, but soon they started popping up everywhere. I looked online and got some information, talked to some friends, and then decided to give it a try.
There are …

Tattoo Charlie’s is an icon in the Louisville, Kentucky area. While I never actually lived in Louisville, I did live right across the river in Clarksville, Indiana and spent more time across the bridge than in my adopted hometown. After a particularly bad breakup, I decided that I needed …

My best friend recently got married and I wanted to do something extra special for her and create a keepsake that she wouldn’t forget. Her and I are both amatuer poets and we’re both relatively crafty, so I wanted to put together a book for her containing our poetry, …

Cox Communications is a cable conglomerate that operates mostly in the middle of the United States. They offer digital phone, cable, and internet. You can also get a discount if you have all of the services, or so I’ve heard.
Around where I live, you pretty much have …

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 …

When my husband and I decided to take the plunge and invest in a home (and not a rental) we knew we’d need someone trustworthy and reliable to help us through the process. My husband, who is extremely friendly and personable and loves to make acquaintances with customers at …

Let me start by saying I love wine. I was so happy when I found out that there was a winery an hour away from me. I was at work one day and I noticed a flyer on the bulletin board. …

Vonage, also known as, Voip, (Voice over Internet Protocol).
I have been using Vonage for six months now; I can say that I am thrilled with the service.
In the past, my phone bills were $120.00 per month or more, this was due to the fact that my family and friends …

While trying to build our photography business, my husband and I recently designed and ordered photography business cards from overnightprints.com. A friend of a friend has used them before, so we didn’t do much research on our own regarding their quality. The self-design portion of the website was rather …

TransContinental do a lot of advertising on the World Wide Web but they are a legal company to be avoided. Primarily they are a visa processing company, and specialize in getting people visa’s to either enter the USA or Canada.
I contacted TransContinental this past winter for help getting a …

This charity has a big presence in my hometown, and I think they do pretty good work placing animals and getting work done. Although I’m sometimes unhappy with how they spend their money, it’s a pretty reputable charity if you’re interested in donating, a fun place to volunteer, and …

I am a bridesmaid in a wedding this upcoming August. I am pretty small, a size 4, but the other two bridesmaids are larger, size 16 and a size 18 (both very busty). The bride wants all of us to wear the same dress. Not an easy task for …

Paducah Power System is the company that provides electricity to my apartment on a daily basis. I would have to say that for the most part, my power bill has been pretty good. It has never been above more $90.00 a month and according to others I have spoken …

Robller Vineyard Winery, 275 Robller Vineyard Road in New Haven, Missouri offers delicious affordable wines in an atmosphere that all the family can enjoy. A family owned and operated winery, Robert and Lois Mueller maintain a place in the Missouri Wine Country where adults can taste a variety …

I have been interested in starting a franchise business , and have been exploring different types and opportunities.
I was doing extensive research on the internet to understand and select the business that would suit me.
While doing that, I came a cross a website which offers many useful information about …

Giving credit where credit is due, any company who uses a customer care center should base their operations on that of Grand & Toy. As a former employee and current client, I love this company and remain faithful to purchasing my home office supplies from them.
With three major centers …

EPIC stands for Empowering People Inspiring Communities and they are the housing association who rent out the flats on the Bentilee Estate in Stoke-on-Trent. I had previously rented a house from the council so I had experience of how good the council were to have as landlords, but …

Arbonne International is a company that sells its products through in home parties, or consultations. It specializes in beauty, skincare, vitamins, and (hormonal) balancing cream.
After having a hysterectomy, an Arbonne consultant talked my into using the products to keep myself ‘balanced’ even though I still had my ovaries. …

I wanted to have a nice tan last fall so I went to At The Beach tanning salon.They offered Mystic spray tan along with tanning in the tanning beds in a package, you pay $50 a month. I became really excited but then he mentioned I must sign a …

The local Piggly Wiggly grocery store works on the concept that everything in the store is sold at cost with an additional 10% added at the register. This concept takes some getting used to because this percentage is in addition to the 9% sales tax for Dothan, Alabama. (Food …

Although my ability and knowledge around a computer has grown significantly over the last few years, I am still not a pro and will never claim to be. I am forever using my laptop for my business though, so when I have a problem, which recently has been more …

This is just the perfect place for sports enthusiasts like me. The place may be smaller but because it is located right in the heart of the city, the establishment has many customers getting inside and out every hour of the day.
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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 …

I have always used pest control companies in the past that were privately owned by husband and wife teams. This time when I needed pest control service I decided to try out one of the bigger names in pest control and is the reason I decided on Terminex. …

I avoid using solicitors if at all possible as they are notoriously expensive, but I did get Brown & Corbishley Solicitors to do the conveyancing on my house purchase last year and I was rather impressed with the way they dealt with it for me. Dealing with my …

We were looking for a fence company to put up a fence in our backyard.
After seeing and hearing so many horror stories, we used the BBB.org to do our search.
We called several companies. None would take us because our job was considered “small”.
We left a message with Another Quality …

“Innovative Systems Limited” is a local business located in the Sovereign Centre shopping centre that sells mostly computers, computer supplies, video games, and overall new technology. I used to follow my aunt there to get supplies such as printing paper and ink from the store sometimes, until I found …

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 …

I love Randazzo’s! It is a unique wholesale produce store located in Roseville, Michigan. They have a wealth of exotic produce available, some of which you can’t find in many regular grocery stores, like tamarind, jackfruit, lychees, yuccas, and chayote squash. I really like that if I am looking …

Have you guys heard of LoadXtreme? Well, if you have a cell phone and you are from the Philippines you should. And you want to earn extra cash selling load to prepaid cellular phone users this is the company to link with. Not only can you sell cell phone …

Sierra Carpet Care has been around for many, many years. They’re mobile, bringing their carpet cleaning expertise to one’s home.
My experience with Sierra Carpet Care was very positive. My carpets needed some cleaning fairly quickly after one of my pets had died. I just always believe that …

If you live (or even just visiting) in Okinawa, Japan and love to be pampered, then Cocok’s would be the perfect place for you! I have never been one for pedicures or manicures and only decided to go to Cocok’s at the constant insistance of friends. There are several …

If you are looking for a way that you can get to the airport in time and in style then this first class company is the way to go. I first started using them after I had posted an ad on a website that asked drivers to give me …

I used Richmond Taxi a lot when I worked at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, from January to April, 2010. Honestly, I don’t think I would have survived in my job without these guys.
My job location was in the middle of nowhere, at 16280 Portside Rd. (8th and …

I’ve been going to have my hair cut at The Parlor by Jen for the last 3 years. Previously I was going to Erik of Norway and while the stylists there did a good job of cutting and styling my hair, they were not very pleasant people to deal …

The Added Touch is a small stationary and invitation store located in Cheshire, Connecticut. About two years ago I found out about The Added Touch and ever since then I’ve loved it.
The owner of the store is a very nice woman who is always there. She makes …

Otherwise known as SMC. When you watch their commercials everything seems like glitter, and gold. It sounds like it’s easy to do and will make you a lot of money. The charge for this system is pretty pricy also. You are charged about three hundred …

To cash in on my recent tax refund, I wanted to treat my mom and myself to a massage. This is the first massage I have ever had, but after hearing other’s experiences, I felt very prepared about what to expect.
After a couple of weeks searching around for the …

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 …

This is a wonderful place to shop for all kinds of interesting treasures. You never know what you are going to find in this big antique mall. They have about 25 vendors selling all kinds of different merchandise.
You can find antique furniture , collectible dolls , coins , and …

The University of Pennsylvania Bookstore lives up to the Ivy League expectations imposed upon it. It’s right across the corner from me, so I go to it pretty much every day to unwind. The people there aren’t even remotely stuffy; they let me sit on the floor in the …

About a year ago I switched from Cox cable, phone, and Internet and went with Qwest for my Internet, Dish Network for my cable stations, and Magic Jack for my phone service. When I had the Cox bundle package I was paying over $160 a month. By …

While their hair styling may be quality, their hair removal services are not.
I scheduled an appointment to have electrolysis done and was quoted the price of $20 for 15 minutes. When I met with the individual doing my assessment, he stated that the price was $30 per 15 minutes. …

We’ve used Bonney Plumbing several times over the years. They are knowledgeable from what I can tell. All of the technicians have been polite and courteous, and they’ve always been up front about the problems and costs associated with repairing them.
What is a little unique about Bonney …

Every two years or so, the utility company which provides electrical service to this area comes through to inspect the lines as respect trees, bushes, and the like that may interfere with their service or be a potential hazard. The power company hires contractors to perform the actual …

I recently purchased purebred arabian colt from Pauline Hughes of Hughes arabian horses. The whole transaction was done email. I let Pauline do the choosing for me after telling her what I was looking for. I live in Wisconsin and it was out of the question …

As a family we love going out for a pizza or ordering a pizza to be delivered and one company that we order from is called Roadrunner Pizza. This company are based on St Aldate Street in Gloucester.
There is a great choice of food on their menu from …

I have gone a few routes with pictures for my children - taking my own, having people come to the house, Sears, and I will have to say that JC Penney has been the greatest!
I’ve had Erika take my children’s holiday pictures for 3 years now, and have been more …

We recently needed some concrete removed from our yard and I contacted around 12 different contractors to come out and give me bids for it. Let me start by saying that only 10 called me back and of those 10 only 8 were interested in coming out. …