Archive for February, 2010
« Previous EntriesWrigley Field? Na, Let’s Call It Home Depot Field Instead
Sunday, February 28th, 2010Image : http://www.flickr.com
Yesterday I continued an annual ritual begun forty years ago; I sat down and watched a Cubs game on TV from the friendly confines. It was a wonder, a wonder that only those of us indoctrinated in the cult of Cubdom can understand. While to those who don’t get it scratch their heads [...]
What is the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
Saturday, February 27th, 2010Image : http://www.flickr.com
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), is the top 30 Blue Chip stock whose performance is averaged each day of trading on the stock market. The components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average reads like a who is who in the stock market.
Currently, the top 30 stocks are doing quite well on the [...]
A List of Basic Hand Tools For Setting Up Shop
Friday, February 26th, 2010Image : http://www.flickr.com
Below I recommend several brands of tools. These are tools I own and have a lot of experience with or have used in the past and like. This doesn’t mean that these brands are the only ones out there or are even the best. Ask around and find out what other people like [...]
Home Improvement – Garden Center Tips for Best Buys
Thursday, February 25th, 2010Image : http://www.flickr.com
Do you enjoy strolling through the local garden center to see what is new like I do? All the major chains like Lowe’s Home Depot, Wal-Mart and Target all have the garden departments with a wide variety of plants, pots, rocks, soils, fertilizers and garden tools.
As wide of a variety that these chains [...]
About GAF Roofing
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Image : http://www.flickr.com
Founded in 1886 GAF Roofing claims to be North America’s largest residential and commercial roofing manufacturer. They claim, “GAF is your best and safest choice.”
Let’s examine the claim by taking a look at their own explanations. The company has manufacturing locations across North America – to serve you better. They have a lot [...]
Shredding Is Not Just For Your Breakfast Cereal Any More
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010Image : http://www.flickr.com
Shredded Wheat? Oh yes, I remember that wonderful cereal so good for our health. And, up until a year or two ago, I didn’t think too much more about shredded anything. Ah! Too bad, those days are gone forever. Now shredding has taken on a whole new dimension and, [...]
Which Companies Hire Rebate Processors
Monday, February 22nd, 2010Image : http://www.flickr.com
Would you like to know which companies hire rebate processors? If so, you are not alone. More people are beginning to realize how easy and beneficial it is to become a rebate processor. Best of all, these work at home jobs are extremely profitable. The hard problem is finding which companies hire rebate [...]
Lighting a Fine Craft Trade Show Booth – Options for the Budget-Conscious Artist
Sunday, February 21st, 2010Image : http://www.flickr.com
Good lighting is a main ingredient of a successful trade-show booth. Just the right lighting system can help an artist create the atmosphere of a fine-craft gallery. This will lure gallery owners off the isles and into your booth – the first step toward making a sale.
Lighting is a relatively expensive investment. So [...]
Launching a Successful Career As an Artist
Saturday, February 20th, 2010Image : http://www.flickr.com
A DIALOG WITH YOUR WORK
It is important for anyone launching an art career to have a direction toward their development and to keep that development alive. The very act of creativity can be dulled or detoured by an artist presupposing future works. The dialog an artist has with your work changes with [...]
Do You Need a Back Pain Relief Device?
Friday, February 19th, 2010Image : http://www.flickr.com
Millions of people probably think they need some kind of back pain relief device to help them beat their pain. The truth is, the only device you need is one that allows for mild inversion.
When properly used in concert with extension exercises you can successfully and totally eliminate 100% of the pain with [...]