ATMs Are Signs of Progress in Iraq

The first ATMs have opened in Iraq since the invasion five years ago -- an encouraging factoid contained in a new by-the-numbers Defense Department report about progress in the country. In fact, there are now 20 ATMs in Baghdad, where the banking system was so devastated a few years ago that the United States had to fly in pallets stacked with [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:24:00

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PG&E COLD WEATHER GAS FURNACE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY TIPS

10-Point Furnace Safety and Efficiency Checklist Helps Customers Save Energy and Money A chilly cold snap is forecast throughout northern and ... for alignment and rigidity; a small earthquake is all it takes to loosen the flue and allow the products ... that the thermostat is in the off position prior to cleaning. – Clean or replace your furnace [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 22:59:30

Crazy over Maisie

Yesterday, TCM ran a marathon of eight films from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s Maisie series—a popular film series from 1939 to 1947 that starred glamour gal Ann Sothern as a bold-as-brass Brooklyn showgirl whose frequent forays into unemployment often put her in the center of wacky adventures as she toiled in odd jobs [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 21:45:00

Marc Rich! Again??

Matthews: Bush is Like the Cop Who Shoots an Unarmed ManBy David Neiwert - Crooks and LiarsDiscussing the Bush legacy Friday, Chris Matthews on MSNBC's Hardball came up with a good metaphorMatthews: I found it interesting that the president, who admitted he was wrong about WMDs as a justification for war, called it a "disappointment [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 18:23:00

Building Your First Website: Day 8

(This series of articles is geared for the mom and pop business owner who is building his online storefront for the first time and other newcomers ... banners or linking codes within the affiliate program in order to promote the vendor and its products ... Product or Others’ Digital Products. Digital products include ebooks, online videos, audios [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:15:05

SHOCK: Tide recruiting slides; AU surges

By ChickenLittle Auburn finished a stirring recruiting weekend by landing one of the most sought after quarterbacks in the nation in Alabama’s Mr ... highly ranked by recruiting services because he is committed to Alabama. Auburn’s strong showing has the Tigers in the Top 25 recruiting! The Tigers stand at an awesome 23! While Auburn was cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:08:08

How Much Does Carpet Cleaning Cost?

If you have never had your carpet cleaned before, you might be a little in the dark as to what to expect ... . The first is by the room. This is probably the most popular method of pricing used by carpet cleaners ... quotes and choose wisely. The author operates a carpet cleaners directory website. Find companies [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 12:51:09

How Much Does Carpet Cleaning Cost?

If you have never had your carpet cleaned before, you might be a little in the dark as to what to expect ... . The first is by the room. This is probably the most popular method of pricing used by carpet cleaners ... quotes and choose wisely. The author operates a carpet cleaners directory website. Find companies [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 20:51:08

Lawmakers slashed $1.2 billion in spending Wednesday, reduced nearly every state program's budget -- and began breaking their own past promises ... reduce Childrens Medical Services, Healthy Start or the state crime lab. But Wednesday's newly trimmed ... the new FHP and APD money, and cuts the crime lab and services for kids. State Rep. Dean Cannon [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:02:10

Best Blog Posts of 2008 (Chosen by the Bloggers Themselves)

Last year my compilation of what bloggers chose as their own best posts of the year proved so popular, at least with the participating bloggers' mothers, that I have decided to make it an annual affair. But enjoy it while you can. When the Obama Administration institutes its secret plan to extend the Fairness Doctrine to the Internet, this blog, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 21:00:00

Is The Water Running? Corporate Water Footprints

by Karen Losee Next time you visit your local Starbuck's coffee house make sure the water isn't running. Starbuck's recently suffered a major public relations nightmare when it was revealed that the coffee giant's policy of leaving the water running in the dipper sinks added up to over 6 million gallons of freshwater per day [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 18:53:35

How to Install Rain Gutters

Time Needed - Between 6 and 8 Hours Estimated Cost - $2 to $6 Per Linear Foot For homes in most areas throughout the country, having rain gutters and downspouts is necessary so that you can collect rainwater and carry it away from the home. Without rain gutters and downspouts, the water would erode the soil around the foundation of your home, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:36:28

Malik Rahim profiled in the San Francisco Bay View

Full article here. Additional IPR coverage here. Pat LaMarche, Green Party candidate for vice president in 2004 and for governor of Maine in 2006 and author of “Left Out In America: The State of Homelessness in the United States,” writes in the Bangor News: “I’m staying just a few blocks from Jefferson Davis Parkway [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 15:29:09

Third-hand smoke and chemtrails — invisible toxin fears

Fears that invisible toxins — in such tiny amounts they can barely even be measured — are everywhere and can cause brain damage or cancer in babies and children were reinforced this week by media and a medical journal. So great were the fears among parents, and so great were the political and financial impetus of the professionals behind them, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 06:50:00

Exploring Amazon S3 Backup Options with Jungle Disk and Bandwagon

James Deaton is the technology director of OneNet, our Oklahoma State Regents‘ network, and he’s one of the smartest people I know when it comes to educational technology and networking. Several months ago James told me about some video transcoding solutions he’d read about which utilize Amazon Web Services, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 04:46:30

John Travolta’s Son’s Death Sparks Furious Debate over Scientology

Is it exploiting Jett to criticize the cult over his death? My short answer is yes, or at least maybe. But is it wrong to do it? I’d say no. In fact, it’s obligatory. If you are criticizing an organization because, among other things, it discourages the use of medicine, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 18:10:34

The Essential Time-Saving Guide for Busy People

Your lives are always busy, I’m sure, but the holidays always seem to add even more craziness to everyone’s schedule ... up the schedule. Why use these tips? First, to keep yourself sane during busy times — we all tend ... readers know — simplify your schedule by doing fewer things but focusing on the important things [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 23:35:55

Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ

All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition ... the traditional use of toxic chemical protectors, hazardous cleaning ... , or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:58

Swanky Dog Hotel?

Proposed Bill: Humans, Pets Buried in Single GraveBy Chantal Anderson - Seattle Times staff reporterSen. Ken Jacobsen and his cat Sam that died several years ago. The Seattle Democrat has filed a bill that would allow the commingling of human and pet remains. Forget the notion that dogs are man's best friend. To Sen [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:00:00

Will "ServiceMaster Clean Caution Periods" Change NASCAR On TV?

It is day two of the New World Order for many NASCAR fans who have been emailing and commenting on the new sponsorship of the actual caution periods ... ServiceMaster Clean does not have a large presence.All cleaning and drying vehicles and equipment ... that allow a cleaning company called ServiceMaster to be the official sponsor of the caution periods [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 13:30:00

How To Start An Office Cleaning Business

It is very common for several different business establishments and offices to go in search of cleaning services depending on their needs. You might want to realize how much you can actually earn by starting your own cleaning business ... with a more stable financial income. Starting your own cleaning business could be very easy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 00:52:53

What do YOU think about this ?

Read below….and post your comment: Child maid trafficking spreads from Africa to the United States By RUKMINI CALLIMACHI, Associated Press Writer Rukmini Callimachi, Associated Press Writer IRVINE, Calif. – Late at night, the neighbors saw a little girl at the kitchen sink of the house next door [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 04:06:27

Kids Having a Bad Day

Kids Having a Bad Day January 18th, 2009 Powered By CbproAds Kids Having a Bad Day What do kids say would turn a bad day into a good day for ... at school. For quite a few kids, there is only one answer..read on. Free Pet Care Services With House ... , cleaning, playing etc. If you plan on being away for longer than 1 week, you would almost [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 01:01:33

Your Life is a Circus: Join our Final 2008 Blog Blast!

Boogie and Littlest Pet Shop Blog Blast - “It’s a Family Tradition”, big congratulations goes out One in 36 Million for her post, Life Around the Cribbage Board - she’s our grand prize winner!  She’ll receive ALL of these fabulous games from Electronic Arts: [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 04:01:21

Top 10 Data Disasters and Recoveries for 2008

Knoll Ontrack’s put together a list of the top 10 data disasters and recoveries of 2008. The company’s Ontrack Data Recovery service is able to recover data from just about any hard drive or memory card, even when they’re physically damaged. The good news is that services like Ontrack’s can recover your precious memories even if it’s been through [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 10:46:45

Obama's first plan

Obama's first plan The House Appropriations Committee introduced its version of the Obama administration's American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan of 2009 yesterday. The New York Times reports that this is expected to be in the final stimulus bill. See the Committee Chairman, Wisconsin Representative David Obey's memo here [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:16:25

15 Ways To Create Wealth By Giving Time

There are two things that we seem to constantly be trying to balance in our lives: money and time ... by giving up some of your time: 1. Barter your services with neighbors and friends. There are certain ... that you absolutely hate to do. Free up your life by trading the services you enjoy for the services [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 11:15:45

DHS: Company ‘deceived’ Chertoff by hiring illegal workers

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Workers of a company that hired illegal immigrants cleaned the home of top U.S ... statement given to CNN on Thursday. Reid, who owns Consistent Cleaning Services in Maryland, denied ... he went to the Chertoffs’ home, he provided the Secret Service with the employees’ payroll information [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 15:33:04

iVolunteer

Before you read today’s post please know that a) it is long so be sure to read it entirely before commenting b) ... and d) I applaud the call to service and the work Barack Obama and his team has done with USA Service. I support that initiative, for a commitment to service to others, whole-heartedly and encourage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 03:09:49

JANUARY 19TH - MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

~AboutMartin Luther King, Jr. ...Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a vital figure of the modern era. His lectures and dialogues stirred the concern and sparked the conscience of a generation. The movements and marches he led brought significant changes in the fabric of American life through his courage and selfless devotion [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 01:35:00

Breed Spotlight:

Breed Spotlight: January 19th, 2009 Toy Manchester Terrier Height: 10 to 12 inches. Weight: up to 12 pounds. History: The Manchester Terrier was developed as a rat hunter in nineteenth century Manchester, England by a man named John Hulme. The Manchester was considered to be the best vermin hunting breed of the day [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:04:39

Sewing Machine Repair Manual- Tips

by David Trumble Think of what it would be like to do your own sewing machine services. You might even do services for friends, neighbors, and customers in your own home business. Did you know that there are literally millions of sewers who need someone to repair their sewing machine [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 15:41:59

Posts about Home Sales as of January 18, 2009

NUS card strangeness - irrisorie.thetorturegarden.net 01/18/2009 I mentioned on here a couple of weeks ago that I’d tried to do a registration with NUS for this year’s student card, … since it requires you to go through all the process such as home address, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 14:29:44

Online Virus Removal: Easy and Fast virus removal for you online

When a computer virus is discovered, it is at times difficult to follow a specific advice to fix it. The action often depends on the type and severity of the virus infection. Before cleaning or removing any virus infection, backup your essential data. You must take proper caution to not simply [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 20:22:41

Laying Out A Blueprint For Your New Cleaning Service

Any new business is exciting; the fact that you are venturing into unknown or fresh territory can send shivers down your spine ... but it is a needed job and as long as there are places to clean, then a janitorial service will never [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:51:25

Billy Mays is Loud Commercial Salesman

This is Billy Mays and he can sell anything because he is super enthusiastic and talks really loud ... . He promotes OxiClean, Orange Glo, Mighty Mendit and other cleaning and home-maintenance products. After ... cleaning products and food choppers. At a Pittsburgh home show in 1993, Billy became friends [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 04:11:45

Starting A House Cleaning Business On A Tight Budget

Before starting a house cleaning business you have to make sure that this is right for you because you do not plunge into something that you are ... on that you made a terrible mistake. In starting a house cleaning business, you have to be sure ... , and cleaner all at the same time. It is therefore necessary that before you start your house cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 01:51:11

Monday January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day and National Day of Service

Martin Luther King Jr. Day/National Day of ServiceWhat are you doing today?Go to:http://www.USAservice.org/content/homeand click on "Find an Event" ... , NV) Event includes steam washing floor in Habitat Restore, washing and cleaning donated coins from ponds and washing windows and floors at the Habitat for Humanity... View Event Details Signup [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 06:05:00

The Top Franchise Trends For 2009

Two words will be dominating the franchise landscape for 2009: cautious optimism.   Here’s why: Marketplace Fear The gyrations of the stock market during the last quarter of 2008 have left many investors skittish. This skittishness trickles down to the financially successful 45-55 year olds, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 07:30:34

Weekly Review Dec-Jan

The holidays have come and gone and it’s time to get back to work over here at Go Media. We apologize for the sparce content as of late ( ... , Go Media is going to try ramp up our design services. Yes, some of you readers think [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 18:02:05

STATES CUT SERVICES FOR ELDERLY, DISABLED

STATES CUT SERVICES FOR ELDERLY, DISABLED Posted by James O'Rourke on November 20, 2008 NOVEMBER 20, ... shut-ins to receive personal care — like cooking, cleaning and basic health services — in their own ... for home-care support services in many states. That leaves the low-income elderly and disabled to dip [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 18:17:13

Pacific Elementary's grass-roots efforts net state honor

Pacific Elementary's... by Daily Breeze Today 06:44 AM 265 291 Services South Bay Services: Handyman, Plumbers, House Cleaning, Electricians, Moving, Labor, Construction, Legal, Professional, etc. Are there any Small Business [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 13:44:26

Preparing for holiday house guests

They are coming over for the holidays, and they are bringing more than just presents ... to keep them until the holiday. Clean the house room by room. Pick a room each day or a few rooms each week. Or schedule a special session with your normal cleaning service. Don’t wait until the night [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 14:30:41

Leave

If every one of you read back all my previous posts especially about my part-time job, ... injured my own lips because of the litchi can… having no fun sitting at home… fed-up being mad by a friend [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 14:37:08

Capitalize on Current Business Trends

photo credit: lumaxart Call it a natural instinct or intuition, but do you ever find yourself having a strong feeling one way or the other with current business trends? I am not trying to say [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:42:03

Tip #26: Gardener? Cleaning lady? DIY instead

Tip #26: Gardener? Cleaning lady? DIY instead December 8 21 Comments latest by Anne Howe This is Tip #26 of of the Save $1, ... at people who may be using a cleaning lady, gardener, etc. If you’re not, there are plenty of other tips ... using one service vendor, and come up with a plan to do it yourself. We fired the cleaning lady [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 15:08:51

Make Money on the Internet with these Niche Marketing Ideas

Make Money on the Internet with these Niche Marketing Ideas One reason so many people love working from home is they can make money on the Internet doing what they love most. Many home business opportunity are started on niche ideas ... ! Owning a niche business means focusing on one particular type of product or service instead of many [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 07:45:04

United Nations confidential reports released

Wikileaks | January 14, 2008 Wikileaks has released 70 United Nations investigative reports classified “Strictly Confidential” ... No. 0618-05), 30 Jan 2007 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime: Investigation into Allegations of Mismanagement at the office in Member State 1 and Misconduct on the part of Senior Official 1 (ID [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 19:30:52

"Women can balance their own work, their partners’ work, the children, the parents and grandparents,..."

“Women can balance their own work, their partners’ work, the children, the parents and grandparents, the Thanksgiving turkey, the birthday cards, ... worker has a little lady at home to give succor and psychological counseling and cleaning services ... menus, the parental chauffeuring services. They can balance all that, somehow, while walking [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 15:15:37

In Home Companion Care Services – Finding the Right Caregiver

To find the appropriate senior home care is quite a daunting task ... , are the best possible match. The kind of services caregivers will provide determines ... to provide medical services, while others may spend several hours a day with the senior in less formal [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 20:47:59

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