The Oz Blog Network - Eek!

Eeeek! More splogging – More and more and more….

Here comes the Oz Blog Network. A new breed of splogger service for newbies who just can’t get their autobloggers working.

Advertising Free Blogs at Ozblogs.net

There is a free blog service that easy to use with no advertising over at OZ Blogs Net. Blogger and Wordpress, but I want a free blog service that allows my advertising on it.

Usually when you use a free blog service you have their advertising on it, and I wanted to find one that let me make the money from the traffic, but was free to use.

So far so good with OZblogs.net

When Did a Motorcycle Helmet Become a Fashion Statement?

Read a strange post on motorcycle helmets the other day. It suggested that buying a motorcycle helmet is a fashion consideration. I would think not. I always thought that buying a helmet would be purely for safety sake, but apparently this is not so anymore. Not only are helmets pretty cool now, the protective leather outfits of modern times are amazing.

Watstat Site Like Wikipedia (trying to be anyway)

You can see there are allot of other webmasters who are trying to build their own Wiki sites these days. My favorite Wiki platform is DokuWiki, and there are others using exactly the same software as Wikipedia.

A good example is this site, called Watstat. They use the Wikipedia software platform for their site. Interesting to me anyway.

I think Watstat is supposed to mean “What’s That?” Hmmm…

Getting Air Hockey Table Early

We couldn’t wait for Christmas, we went and bought an air hockey e table before the Xmas rush. It’s a Sportscraft model. 

Best Place to Buy Good Cheap Hearing Aids

Here is a good site for cheap hearing aids. They have the top ten hearing aids lsited and also the best comparison shopping for hearing aids.

British Gas Personal Financing Loans

For Uk residents looking for personal financing, you can consider British Gas loans. Yep. Wierd but true as British Gas gets involved in the personal financing market. Too much money there for them, as long as the borrows can pay back their loans.

• British Gas Pefsonal Finance Loan


• British Gas Personxl Finance Loan


• British Gas Pe5Sonal Finance


• British Gas Pdrsonal Finance Loan


• British Gas Pdrsonal Financr Loan

There is a quick turn-around time for these loans. As quick as they possible can, and of course you have to be a UK resident.

3 Day Toontown Trial Download

Found this post to be cute…burned by the kids and Disney Toontown.

The kids download the 3 day Toontown trial download last week and it was allot of fun. The kids loved it and so did I. Quite addictive I must say. I now have the kids begging me to subscribe to Disney on a monthly basis.

You can download the 3 day trial for Toontown here. Be careful though. Once the kids get hooked your going to be “on the hook” for a monthly payment if they get it their way. I’ll sign up for a month or two until the kids get bored with it.

Be warned…………………………………

 

Obvious Shameless Recliner Chair Blogging

Oh man, here is some obvious unabashed self promotion. This guy and gal are starting a new shopping site by the looks of it. Actually, to be more specific, their pushing a recliner chair web site. 

It’s sad when you see people suffering from an ailment and they can’t afford to get the drugs or gadgets they need for some relief. Even if it’s only a LITTLE relief. Here is the post below from a women who needs to try a massaging chair in an attempt to ease pain.

I saw a post on recliner chairs from some site that is just a shopping site (boring), but I did like the video that posted a video that was kinda cool.   

I’ve been suffering from back problems for a couple of years now, so I’ve been considering finding a massaging recliner chair to ease the pain.

Only problem is they cost an arm in a leg. This one actually costs more than my car for crying out loud. I’ll have to look into seeing if medicare covers the cost of chair.

I’ve got medical with the company I work for, so I’ll talk to the human resources people there. Here I am crossing my fingers! The only thing is that the video is an ad, so I’m sure it’s not as good as they claim.    

Well I hope this person can find a way to get this chair. I would be looking at a good Flexsteel recliner chair if it was me. I wish everyone could get the gear and the help they need to find just a little relief.

PS – I think I would go with the Camelot Rocker Recliner chairs. My uncle had one and it was AMAZING!

 

 

Online Shopping Will Have Another Record Year

This Christmas of 2007 will be another record year for online retailers. The growth in the ecommerce business has been quite bluntly, INSANE. From fortune 500 companies, to 15 year olds creating web sites in their basement, the money is getting better every year.

Shoppers are buying anything from hearing aids, to hair tonic, to bathroom scrubbers, to electronic never-fade-odor-killing-fuzzy-dice. Well, I’ ve not seen that product lately, but I’m sure you could find some if you spool up Google.

Many millions of dollars every year are spent on the web, with online shopping sites and ecommerce stores. However, like most merchants (offline or online), you have to find a better deal by looking further down the street (or down your favorite browser). Also, in our new digital age of online super stores it can be hard to discover where the best deals are hiding. So what should you look for in a shopping site?

The web marketers of the world are getting ready rake in the bucks over the holiday season of 2007. Looks like ANOTHER record year for merchants who have successfully moved into the ecommerce flood stream. 

So you want to think about what you most desire when walking up and down the virtual shopping aisles. Are you looking for electronic goods? Possibly the best online deals for books? Or maybe you aren’t sure what you want and are cruising the internet shopping stores for the items that jump out at you.

Just knowing what you want to get out of your time spent shopping online will save you money and time- two things we all love to have but never have enough of. The best advice you can get is SHOP AROUND and find the most reputable site you can find. 

Soluitons For Thinning Hair

Below is a good read all about thinning hair and what you can do about it if you are suffering from hair loss. 

THINNING HAIR SOLUTIONS

Hair loss and male-pattern baldness is an affliction suffered by thousands of men, and can be a real source of insecurity and embarrassment for those not ready to lose their hair or shave their head. Even worse, and more devastating are the younger cases where the hair loss process begins long before a man even reaches his thirtieth birthday. So what are your options if you are one of these men, uncontrollably losing your hair before your time?

Well, you can do what many others do – shave your head for the sake of uniformity. Lots of men look great with a shaved head – it just fits their personality and style, and they seem comfortable that way. For those unwilling to give up on their hair, there are hairpieces or plugs, neither of which have been perfected to the point of being undetectable, and both having a societal stigma as being somewhat tacky and undesirable.

The other option, of course, is to try one of the hair loss products that several reputable manufacturers now offer, both in prescription and nonprescription form. While there is still no “magic pill” that can unflinchingly promise every man (and woman) who takes it will re-grow their hair, there are some very promising and effective hair loss products and treatments currently on the market and also in development.

Propecia, Rogaine (Monoxadil), Avacor and Proxiphen are just a few of the top prescription and nonprescription hair loss products on the market today, and they’ve all had varying degrees of success in re-growing their client’s hair. Since the demand for hair loss products is so great, there have been many non-prescription hair loss alternatives recently introduced in an effort to offer men (and women) a more economical and convenient alternative to re-grow hair and prevent further hair loss.

There are also several vitamins that have been specially formulated both for thinning hair and to promote the speedy growth of healthy, shiny hair. Vitamins for thinning hair and faster hair growth and re-growth are usually a varying combination of several key amino acids, biotin, vitamins B6 and E, and zinc. Many who take vitamins of this nature do report thicker, more lustrous and healthy hair, but if your goal is to actually re-grow hair and not just thicken thinning hair, then you would probably want to consider a more serious hair loss supplement or treatment that specifically targets balding and hair loss.

Here's a little tip to help stimulate hair growth – massage the scalp. This is an age-old hairstylist tip to help stimulate the hair follicles, unclog any blocked oil glands in the scalp, and help promote a healthy scalp and new, healthy hair growth. Plus, it’s relaxing and it feels good, so it’s not such a chore!

Hair loss supplements can range from pricey to reasonable, tested and untested, and clinically proven vs. not clinically proven. You have to use good judgment and do a little homework on the internet, or by reading consumer reviews, testimonials and surveys to see what really should work best for your situation. Some even offer money back guarantees or some sort or money back for unused portions.

Now, let’s talk about being proactive in preventing future hair loss. Many times, the underlying cause for premature hair loss and male pattern balding is hereditary, but it can also be brought on by a hormonal imbalance of the male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens. Correcting a hormonal imbalance many times can stop hair loss. This example can be seen in women who notice hair loss shortly after they’ve had a baby. The cause for this is a drop in hormones that kept much more hair on the head than normal during pregnancy because the levels of this hormone are unusually high at this time.

Some medications can also cause or aggravate hair loss. Typically these medications are blood thinners, gout medication, chemotherapy medications for cancer, too much vitamin A, birth control pills and antidepressants. Avoid tight or “pulling” hairstyles like high or tight ponytails and cornrows, and also stay away from harsh chemical treatments such as perms and other potentially volatile, damaging hair treatments.

Typical hair loss treatments, prescription and nonprescription, usually take about six months before you can tell they are working, so patience is a must. There is no overnight fix to hair loss unfortunately. As long as you are comfortable with your chosen hair loss remedy, and have planned a preventative and maintenance course of action, that’s really all that matters.

Please stick around for a minute and make a comment on this article, and if it helped you learn anything new. 

Visit Herbal Hair Loss Remedies for more information on how you can naturally regrow hair and keep your existing hair. Danna Schneider is the webmaster of Herbal-Therapeutics Effective Herbal Remedies.

My Rifle Scope Tips

My Rifle Scope Tips

The task of choosing a new rifle scope isn't the easiest thing in the whole world. Over the last few years there have been so many new scopes released to the market it can make choosing a new one very, very tough. Each new scope claims to be superior to all other scopes in terms of precision and accuracy. On top of that a good rifle scope doesn't come cheap - many of them are several hundred dollars. Just remember a high price tag does not always equal a high quality scope. There are some simple tips you can follow to avoid being taken for a ride when buying your new scope.

Advertising – Bushnell Elite 4200 6 24x50 30mm Rifle Scope

Always be on the lookout for slick advertising when it comes to making a purchase. That glossy cover photo on the magazine says nothing about the actual product itself. Always read the fine print in the sales material before making any decision. Watch for accurate comparisons when you're reading any scope reviews or scope tests. Just like you can’t compare an apple with an orange and get an accurate comparison you definitely can’t compare a 32mm objective lens scope with a 50mm variable power scope and get an accurate idea of whether one is necessarily better than the other. Look for scopes that are comparably reviewed based on price, objective size, intended use and power range - these are critical factors.

Advertising – Mid-Grade Rifle Scopes

A key item on any scope shopping list should be the warranty itself. Never assume that all warranties are created equal - this is so very far from the truth. Most scopes come with what's called a limited life warranty but make absolutely certain that you know exactly what is covered by this type of warranty in case something does go wrong (which eventually it will). Also check exactly how long the warranty is and whether or not you need to be the original scope owner in order to be covered by the scope warranty itself.

Advertising – Compare Rifle Scopes

It's also worth paying attention to the amount of internal adjustment that a scope can offer. Most people don't think about this until after the purchase and are then disappointed. Also look at the type of rifle you're going to fit the scope to. For example, if your rifle is particularly hard to mount, you may find yourself in a situation in which you don’t have nearly the amount of range that you thought you did. When you’re not able to mount the scope straight on, you lose a lot of range. Look for scopes that provide a wealth of adjustment, preferably at least 60 inches or more.

Advertising – Night Vision Rifle Scopes In The UK

Last but not least don't forget to seriously consider the actual assembly of the scope body itself. Bear in mind that your scope is most likely going to be subjected to rough treatment on a regular basis. Taking the time to take this into consideration now will serve you well and save you money later on.

If you want your rifle to be truly complete then look for tactical rifle scopes online for great deals. You can find more information on rifle scopes and discount rifle scopes @ ScopesGuide dot com.

Siemens Hearing Aids Winner

Had to get hearing aids for my grandmother a week ago (again). She’s really deaf now, but all the hearing aids she has tried have failed. They have nasty feed-back problems, or they’re just plain uncomfortable.

Last try she tested the Siemens hearing aids, and so far they have been the clear winner. Below is some basic information on Siemens hearing aids.

No two hearing impairments are the same. So a hearing solution can't be one-size-fits-all. Siemens manufactures one in every five of the world's hearing aids. Every aid is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and offers you more choices of function, feature and style.
The chart below shows the levels of Siemens state-of-the-art technology and the products available.
 
  A Design For Every Lifestyle
 
 Micro-CIC™
Completely-in-the-Canal
Fit deeply inside your ear canal. 
 
 ITC In-the-Canal
Small enough to fit almost entirely in your ear canal. 
 
 ITE In-the-Ear
Made to fit within the external ear. 
 
 BTE Behind-the-Ear
Fit snugly behind the ear and are attached to a custom earpierce. 
 
 Open Ear Solution
Ultra-thin tubing is virtually invisible. 
 
Ultimate Digital Technology

CENTRA™ CENTRA Active™  New! CENTRA™ Life Dir* ACURIS™
 
 

ACURIS™ Life* ARTIS™ with e2e wireless™
 
 
Value Digital Technology

ARTIS™ 2  New! ARTIS™ ARTIS™ Life* CIELO™ 2  New! CIELO™ CIELO™ Life*
 
 Basic Digital Technology

INTUIS™ PHOENIX™ PHOENIX™ One

 

Review Hosting With Host Gator

I’ve been using Host Gator (and moving old Startlogic and Website Source sites to them too) for all my hosting services.

Why:

1) Host Gator servers are faster.

2) Host Gator customer service is better.

3) Host Gator cron jobs are easier to setup.

4) Host Gator will let me run ANY kind of site I want. (do you understand).

5) Host Gator mysql databases are running smoother.

The list is getting larger too. Logging in is way faster too. Some of these hosting companies sites load like tractors!

I use Host Gator’s unlimited services, to save money multiple sites.

TZ

 

 

Review Hosting With Host Gator

I’ve been using Host Gator (and moving old Startlogic and Website Source sites to them too) for all my hosting services.

Why:

1) Host Gator servers are faster.

2) Host Gator customer service is better.

3) Host Gator cron jobs are easier to setup.

4) Host Gator will let me run ANY kind of site I want. (do you understand).

5) Host Gator mysql databases are running smoother.

The list is getting larger too. Logging in is way faster too. Some of these hosting companies sites load like tractors!

I use Host Gator’s unlimited services, to save money multiple sites.

TZ

 

 

Pro Travel Network Advantages

Here is a quick post on the advantages of working with the Pro Travel Network.

1^st advantage of being a Pro Travel Network member: You get to set your own hours and work out of your home. No boss, no alarm clocks, no hassles.

2^nd advantage of being a Pro Travel Network member: You get to travel like the pros with all the perks and discount travel fares. You get to take fam trips because you are a Pro Travel Network Agent.

3^rd advantage of being a Pro Travel Network member: You are self-employed so you get to write-off any travel expenses you have, a portion of your bills, your mortgage or rent, or almost anything under the sun 

4^th advantage of being a Pro Travel Network member: You have no cap, or limit, to how much money you can make. You can make ALLOT of money with PTN, and the sky really is the limit.  

5^th advantage of being a Pro Travel Network member: Your Pro Travel Network is EASY to grow quickly as the benefits are easy for people to see. Creating a team is not a problem becuase it’s still a new revelolution in the travel industry.

See the Pro Travel Network Blog (PTN FREEDOM) for more information. 

Welcome To The Big Lebowski Shopping Info Site

We’re going post weird shopping items. There will be some humorous items – you know, things that “The Dude” would like.

Maybe an ugly wool sweater, or a dirty pair of sweat-pants. Perhaps a pee stained rug that “hold the room together”

See you soon!