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I need to get a spare set of glasses

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:56:43 -0400

And the best site to get them from that I know of - Zenni Optical was on FOX news! Very exciting for them, and I hope they keep their prices cheap, but I love their designs. Prices go as low as under $10 for Zenni Optical $ 8 Rx Eyeglasses, because they sell their own manufactured products with no middlemen and barely any advertising. You'll need a prescription to enter in, unless you're buying for cosplay or Halloween (Merry Samhain by the way!).

Seriously, before they get too popular, you should really check out the Incredible Stylish New Frames From Zenni rather than paying up to 80x as much for the same thing and less unique designs, because most of these - you won't have the same glasses as everyone else in your town who went to a generic or even high name glass store.

Exercise

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:34:33 -0400

Americans are getting more and more into the obese category, some of whom should look into buying a sturdy treadmill. I've worked out on both these and my elliptical, and you can't get a much easier workout that pays off in your air-conditioned home while you listen to music or watch television. I currently do half an hour a day on a elliptical, because when I moved, my treadmill had to be sold, which sucks, cause it folded up and I really liked it, but exercise is pretty important considering how many health issues I, and others, have.

Car Loans

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:19:55 -0400

Looking for an Auto Loan but have terrible credit like I do? It's really hard to find someone willing to take the chance, which is why my son and I are still riding around in a car with no heat or air conditioning, on which the brakes went out once already (I was alone, thank goodness). So I'm looking into getting another car, if I can get approved, but I have to go through a Debt Consolidation Agency in order to have any chance of getting my son and I out of the current death trap. If you're in the same situation, you need to check this out instead of just giving up, especially if you finally are in a situation where you can pay it off.

Sexy Halloween Costume~

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:48:16 -0400

Well, you all know I cosplay, and therefore, besides anime conventions, Halloween is my favorite time of year. So now is the time to look at Halloween Costume Stores, and figure out what you want to be, even if you're a grown-up! Having just seen Dark Knight, I checked out the Superhero Costumes and picked out the sexy version of Catwoman as my favorite, mostly because I would totally wear this top to the goth club or other places when it's not even Halloween. Putting a picture at the bottom so you can picture what it would look like, and I'm a huge fan of Batman, plus my son loves that I dress up as well on the holiday to add to the fun. Shopping early will help you get a good selection and better prices online so you can avoid the rush at the store... usually the aisles are trashed at our local places when it gets to be time. Halloween is one of the few times I feel like myself, since I'm always out of place and costumed, and the weather is usually lovely for trick or treating, so my son and I make quite the time of it.

Business Security

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:30:27 -0400

If you're looking for a set of security cameras for your business, IT Planet has those, and a lot more business items, but security is definitely a big thing, whether it's to prevent robberies, inventory theft by employees, or to help deter crimes inside and outside the building like our city uses.They have some specials, and a lot of different type of cameras, in a wide range of prices, so there's sure to be something that fits your needs, whether you're a small business or a big chain. You can narrow by form, image sensor, resolution, features, and environment - indoors or outdoors. The site has a nice clean layout and is very easy to use, and easy to find the details on what you're shopping for.

Where is a Starbucks near me?

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:52:46 -0400

Easier to find out where they all are using this Store Locator.
Actually, this is a service you can use with your own site to help visitors find things around your local store - maybe to help them find the location, or to give some interesting reasons for them to come visit so they can do a lot in one trip when coming to see you. You can look things up by zip code, and it's free, requiring no special hosting requirements or special scripts - free if you have under 100 locations. These aren't just for the United States - There are also packages for Mexico and Canada. It's actually a nifty little widget for smaller companies on a budget, and I'm going to try it out on mine just for interesting things near where I ship out in case someone wants to do a pick up, or perhaps change locations when I'm doing a convention.

Some Interesting Facts:

a) The ZIPCodeWorld Store Locator Live is supporting 1089 companies and total of 30692 unique stores and growing.

b) The ZIPCodeWorld Store Locator Live is supporting 33 countries worldwide including United States and Canada.

c) The ZIPCodeWorld Store Locator Live is free for business with
less than 100 stores. The only thing we would like in return is to
display a banner linking back to our Web site.

d) The ZIPCodeWorld Store Locator Live is also available in .NET and PHP. Programmers can install it in their local servers.

e) The company also provides comprehensive ZIP code and postal codes resources for United States, Canada and Mexico.

Hair and Flirting~

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:29:02 -0400

There is an "Ultimate Flirting Championship game hosted by Extreme Style by VO5 if you're looking for something silly to do. Me, I have a very particular look when I go out clubbing, especially with my hair... I tend to change colors a lot, and add strange colors to the already strange color it is. I have an emo mohawk - pink sides, green mohawk, and this is the kind that is really long so you don't necessarily spike it, you can form it into many other hairstyles. So sometimes I'll go for the wavy shoulder-length goth look at the club, and sometimes the cyberpunk with dreads and random spikes, and I usually start my flirting on the dance floor or by asking for a light out in the smoking area. 'Victory Hair' is slang for how messed up your hair gets after a hook up, if the flirting goes well enough, although the site has several definitions, and a lot of weird, funny tips for flirting.

I tried it out, and first you enter your birthdate and create an avatar. At least blue hair is an option, but there aren't many ways to customize the avatar, so the game is dependent on how you flirt in text during the game.There's three players per game, and it took a while for a guy to join since this seems to be mostly a female-oriented game, so you might want to create a male avatar if you're just looking to play around so that you can play without waiting forever.

Personalized Number Plate Search

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:17:08 -0400

I hadn't know how to look for a number plate without the trouble of going to a local office and trying over and over before finding this site. It's very easy to use, and you can find out quickly if the one you want is taken, and couldn't have come at a more amusing time, since I just saw a car with the license Vampire last week and took a photo. This isn't quite the same - numbers are involved since I couldn't do a search for just yaoigirl (my other site) that would come up with any more than three letters, but you could still come up with some clever ones from this site. They also have the pricing on the site, and ways to buy or sell ones that are already taken. It's cleanly laid out and easy to understand, so if you'd rather save the time, searching online for your license is much better than heading out to the county clerk to spend a day of your time, possibly with no results.

Water Tanks by BushRanger

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:21:19 -0400

BushRanger offers a wide range of Water Tanks, which are great ways for those of you who are 'green' or eco-friendly to conserve rainwater for gardening and other uses. Instead of running your water bill up, why not use natural resources for your water needs, such as washing your car or windows? These are flexible and durable containers, with many innovations that set them apart from plain plastic tanks. There are several categories to start with, depending on your needs and location -

Modular, Slimline, Domestic, Urban, Rural, and Toroid. Obviously, Rural could be used for farming needs in times of drought, but even if you live in the city, these tanks can be extremely useful. They even come in different colors for those of you concerned that it might look strange outside of your house or clash with the current theme. I'm a huge fan of anything eco-friendly, so check it out for yourself!

Antinque and High End Cars...

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:11:22 -0400

Definitely need a good car cover. I saw some beautiful ones at the fair, and I can't imagine that the owners leave theirs out in the elements. I actually never realized there were so many different types, since my dad just has a standard local one from the car place he works at, but there are tons of different products on that site. There is a really cute animal pad liner for trucks so that they're not on the hard metal and have some comfort, and I thought that was a really nice thing to offer. My pets are family, so their comfort during travel should be considered.

Sump Pump

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:38:10 -0400

Considering all the bad weather many areas have had lately, many of you may have been looking into a sump pump installation basement setup. These are good for basements that get a lot of water - and having had our downstairs flooded, I know what a hassle it is, because we don't have a way to drain the water. We used buckets and a broom... But if you're living in a very wet area or one that gets hit a lot with storms, you need more than that. They give free estimates - I have to admit, I know nothing about what horsepower is needed for a certain space, and I would always recommend talking to a professional instead of asking me, but there's quite a bit of information on there and you can contact them. It's certainly a better option that could allow you to salvage anything stored in the basement (ours is all stored in plastic bins now but you can't keep things that may warp in those) rather than let the water sit with your things. I lost many things that were dear to my heart, and we spent so much time clearing out the basement, when we could have had a much easier time if we'd owned a pump and drain.

Looking for web hosting?

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:38:54 -0400

Then reading the articles and reviews on website hosting could help you a great deal, since they list prices and the ones with awards. My host is actually on their front page as the third one. If you click on one you're interested in, you'll get a ton of information that you'll want when choosing your host, because I know from experience you don't want to get stuck with a bad one. I've had to change hosts a few times, and it's a hassle transferring things, and feeling like you've wasted your money. You want one you'll be happy with for years, so that your site will be updatable and always a constant, so that you can brand your site and not go through the trouble of changing hosts, doing more installs, and transferring all of your files, including posts if you're a blogger.

The amount of detail is remarkable. The individual pages for the host have the prices depending on how long you agree to host with them, how much space, how many domains, the one click installs included with yoru package, your marketing bonus credits, site management types (some do not feature ftp so if that is important, look at a different one), databases, types of scripting (for example - php, python, cgi, ruby), e-commerce tools, security protections, and site building tools. I personally use linux hosting, and there are plenty of articles on that and other types.

Looking for someone?

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:04:15 -0400

People Finder can help. Whether it's someone you need child suppport from, an old childhood friend, or a relative you've lost the number of and need to find regarding a family member's health issue, you can search for them there. It's really easy to use, with common names on the front page that you can click, and a search bar above that. I have a few results to go through for my son's deadbeat father, but it's well-laid out unlike some sites.

Phentermine

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:26:30 -0400

For those of you considering a Phentermine Diet, this site gives a review of classifications and side effects, along with warnings. Phentermine is classified as an amphetamine along with being classified as an appetite suppressant drug. It should not be taken if you meet any of the following criteria: you are also taking dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, furazolidone,
guanadrel, guanethidine, or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI) in the last 14 days, you have high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, glaucoma, heart or blood vessel disease, or severe narrowing of the blood vessel. You should also not take it if you are pregnant or under 18. This drug works by releasing catecholamines such as dopamine, epinephrine, and norepeinephrine. It supresses appetite by inducing a flight or fight response, so I personally wouldn't recommend it for those with anxiety disorders. Some common side effects include dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, restlessness, and insomnia.

Am I normal or nuts? We all know I'm definitely not the first one.

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:12:26 -0400

Reader's Digest (I love this magazine) recently published an article called Are You Normal or Nuts? with some questions from people explaining their unusual behaviour and asking how abnormal it is. Oh boy, do I have some that weren't covered, but I do share some of the odd traits - not the fear of heights, and not the problem getting a second date, but I'm wondering if you could guess which ones I do from reading the article? Just take a guess, and maybe even tell me one of your more embarassing or strange habits?

Some things I do that aren't mentioned - I have this hatred of lamps. I avoid them if I can, and even though I need one for my art desk, there's no way. I've been trying to remove my fingernails permanently for years, but they always grow back, and I'm overly superstitious. I'm also obsessed with eventually having all of my coathangers match, which is completely silly, since visitors won't see them. It's actually on my goals list. And once I start collecting something, I go overboard.

I was personally amused by the stepping on cracks one, since everyone around me laughs at how superstitious I am, and how obscure some of the ones I follow are. Also, the food one amused me, because I've been wondering forever if it was all women or just me who don't like to eat in front of people they don't know well, like when you're taken to an event? I prefer dates that don't involve food, or at least not until the end of the night, when I'm more comfortable around the guy. Which two were your favorites, and are you guilty of them? Sooooo...Are You Normal or Nuts?

If you're looking for something to read to amuse yourself, hit Reader's Digest Laughs or be aware of the many interesting items in the entire magazine itself, Reader's Digest.

Romantic Movies~

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:41:32 -0400

And possible pickup lines from some? A really good one is (okay, the movie it is from is super old, 1949):

I see you as a distant promise of beauty, untouched by the world.

Don't think that would work on anyone these days, since they'd see it as a pickup line, but it might work if you're in a sappy relationship already. This subject came up because of Extreme Style by VO5.

Though the above one is too old fashioned to work now, here's a good one for if you accidentally turn someone off by mentioning an ex, because it makes you seem sensitive:

I would rather have had one breath of her hair, one kiss from her mouth, one touch of her hand, than eternity without it. (Even though it's ended.)

Lap Band Surgery

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:43:41 -0400

I've heard a lot about lap band weight loss surgery, and never really looked into it until after finding out that one of my old friends from school had it done. I'm not the weight I'd like to be, but I doubt I qualify for such a surgery, even though it would be nice to never worry about gaining weight again. This is a pretty nice site, with plenty of information, and a phone number to call if you want to talk directly to someone.

This surgery is less invasive because it doesn't involve stapling, and it's adjustable - a band that wraps around the upper part of your stomach. The hospital stay is usually only a day, and it offers less of a risk of nutritional deficiencies, along with a lowered risk for hair loss. Adjustments don't require another surgery, and can even be adjusted for pregnancy. It isn't permanent, and since there are less dietary restrictions, the weight loss is more natural.

There's a calculator on the site to see if you qualify, that uses your BMI (body mass index) based on your height and weight. I don't qualify, even with the lower BMI threshold for diabetics, but it's a really easy way to find out if you do without having to make an appointment. I guess that's a good thing, but it's also disappointing, considering the nice before and after photos they have up on the site with the testimonials.

Traveling~

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:48:47 -0400

As all of you know, I am a travel fiend, and have been all over the United States of America, to Mexico, and to Amsterdam. I am saving up to travel overseas again, and checking out many options so that I make the most of the trip instead of just visiting one country. Finding information such as London travel is a great help when figuring out exactly what I want and how to plan my travel.

This site has many guides, with information on activities and places to attend while you are abroad, or even in New York. There is a very short form in which to get a quote on your trip, and a bounty of information.

Also, one of the many things that people get confused about when thinking about traveling out of the country, are the requirements for doing so and the risks, which are also covered on this site. There are informative articles not only on the wonderful things to do and experiences, but on the practicalities that need to be adressed, such as Visa necessity, the hidden costs of travel, traveling with children (which is what I would be doing now as opposed to when I was younger), how to respect local tradition and culture, and most amusing of all, the worst places to visit.

Dieting Medications

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:17:18 -0400

I'd never heard of thermodrenix before today, but I decided to check it out, since I have been losing weight, but not at the rate I'd like to be.

While I hadn't heard of the product, I had heard of several of the ingredients, all of which have very good ratings and plenty of research, so it seems like it would be a great try, getting them all in one, as long as you don't have an adverse reaction to any of those included, such as Super Citrimax, ChromeMate, Gymnema Sylvestre (25% gymnemic acids), ForsLean (coleus forskholii), Green Tea, and Bioperine. The review part of this site is rather nuetral, saying that you're not gauranteed incredible results, but there are plenty of details on the ingredients and on the extra benefits besides weight loss that you could get, such as healthy blood lipid levels, insulin fuction, better cholesterol, energy gain, and the curbing of cravings such as sugar.

Male Topics

nospam@example.com (MercynRe) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:08:16 -0400

Warning: Some adult topics discussed below, skip over if this offends you.

We all constantly get the e-mails about penis enlargement and male enhancement, even those of us that are female. So it came as a shock to me when I found out that a friend of mine is actually planning on trying one of these products, and he can check out these links next time he's on my site. I always thought that a penis stretcher was an adult toy, so I've learned something, that it has more than one purpose.There are lots of options for this sort of thing, if you're not happy with your body as it is, and I can't condemn it, when plastic surgery is the same thing for women. If they're always looking to get larger breasts, then why shouldn't men want something of theirs larger? There are lots of reviews and such on the three separate sites, and this is great for single men who are looking for enhancement, but those of you that are married or have girlfriends should discuss this with them first - Too large can be painful, as I've learned from experience.