Easy to understand Car Loans

As I always say when presenting a post on loans. It's essential that you fully research and understand your loan needs before committing to such a thing. If you do this properly then you can use the idea of a loan to your advantage and manage your finances in the correct manor.

One of the major reasons to get a loan is for the purpose of getting a car. Having a car can be very important and you may save some money.

BestLeadingLenders.com could be an important part of your research offering you access to some of the best rates on Car Loans and even finding options for bad credit.

Their simple and easy to understand website gives a wealth of information and advice as well as access to apply for a wide range of loans for people in all situations. They aim to provide you with the best rates and terms for you and pride themselves on good customer service.

It's Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam

Chris Morris is pretty famous in the UK. He is also hated and loved in equal proportions. Some people think he is a maverick, others a think he is a sick individula who should not be allowed on TV.

Anyway here is one of his sketches, not the sickest, but very British in humor and I think Funny. It's from his sketch show, Jam.



Since I have been away from the UK I have not seen too much of this style of comedy so it's important for me to skip over to You Tube every now and then to make sure I get my fix.

Did you find this funny? What do you think of Chris Morris?

Shopping Cart Software

If you are promoting a product on line then it is essential that you have efficient ecommerce software for your website.

I have used some of the free services in the past and although they are OK I believe that if you are running a professional business that it may be worth paying for a highly customizable, advert free chopping cart system.

Ashop Commerce offers one of such solution.

Ashop Commerce say they are: a leading US provider of hosted shopping cart software and they offer a complete solution for merchants to sell on line.

Their website is nicely and professionally laid out with an easy on the eye orange and green color system. Full information is preset with a great FAQ section and detailed imagery explaining their software. And if the site does not answer everything you can contact them personally for human advice. They also provide the option to try out for free for 10 days. This gives you a great way to see if the software is exactly what you are looking for.

I want a whirlpool

One of the houses that I have been staying at here in Vermont has a Whirlpool tub.

You sink down into the thing and start the bubbles. Off you go into another world and the World's problems are lifted from your shoulders. I want one.

She spent a while choosing her bathroom vanities and has come up with a great look. The sink is like nothing I have seen with water coming from the mirror onto a flat ceramic block and running into a moat that runs around the outside. Gladly the toilet is standard!

Going somewhere?

I just realized that I had a flight back to the UK booked during March and I missed it! I would not have gone back but I may have been able to defer it or get a little money back.

I may have to go traveling soon, maybe down to New York or back to the UK for a bit but I am going to make sure I sound a good amount of time searching out the best hotel deals and flights for my needs. Since using the Internet for travel planning I saved a lot of money and managed to plan everything easily in manageable time lines.

Page Rank Blip

The last few days saw IZEA and some Page Rank sites seeing my Page Rank as being a big fat 0. Gladly the toolbar kept showing it at 3 and today it is back to 3.

This scared me though and I lost certain opportunities and made me realize how flimsey it is relying solely on Page Rank.

I love Page Rank and love searching through Google but I do rely on Google's ideals and they may well take my ranking away soon.

This means I have to make sure I equally work on all my options and put my eggs in various baskets.

I am going to share my time between all my main sites and hopefully build up a good base for them all.

Talking sport

One of the greatest things about sports is talking about it. People talk about sport all day long at work, in the bar and even with their partners. I used to discuss soccer all of the time but since I have been out of the UK I have been hearing much more about Hockey, Soccer and Baseball. People like telling me about their picks nfl wise. I don't know what they are talking about but am interested about finding more and possibly joining a fantasy league.

Addictssports.com is a great place for me to learn. They have a huge sports forum and it would be a good place to go talk and play fantasy sports.

Hulk Sequel, The Incredible Hulk

I was surprised to find out that they are making a sequel to Hulk without Eric Bana.

I thought Eric Bana was not the problem with the last Hulk but rather the pace of the story and unbelievable nature of of the bouncy Hulk himself.

As you can see from the trailer below this one actually looks great and it stars the great Edward Norton, looking far more action packed than the first one.


The Incredible Hulk trailer

Apparently this one although extremely different from the Hulk movie will be continuing and exist in the same universe.

I personally am looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

Jewelery changes with time too

When I was very young I didn't know much about jewelery. It was the 1980's and people used to like wearing huge earings and gold sovereign necklaces.

Now it's 2008 and strangely some of the fashion has come full circle and big earings are back but since the 80's new lines of fashion have come in and there is a mixed cool elegance about the whole thing. It's not uncommon to see people with a nice gold anklet and a modern nose stud with huge crazy earings.

Personally I like the mix up of styles and enjoy the cross of eras. I think that ever changing style, especially where jewelery is concerned is an important thing.

More Lee Evans

I love Lee Evans. A great British slap humor comedian.



Lee Evans is famed mostly for stand up but here he did a short series in the run up to the Sydney Olympics.

I find him hilarious and sort of like Norman Wisdom. He has also acted in a few Hollywood films such as "There is Something About Mary" and "Mouse Hunt".

Have you ever seen any of his stuff and what did you think of it?

Ensure you are insured

Sadly here in the states it's very hard to get medical treatment without insurance. I am self employed but not a US resident so if I did live here I know that I would need medical insurance.

It is a big deal and needs to be researched in detail. You need to make sure that every emergency is covered and that you can be sure that you are good to go about your daily life.

I know companies offer insurance but sometimes it pays to make sure that you are getting the best deal and you should look around yourself.

Peoples Health Insurance are one of the companies that offer anything from Illinois dental insurance plans to Florida Group Health Insurance and most of your insurance requirements.

They say that:

Peoples Health Insurance, LLC is a licensed insurance agency, not simply a referral service. Our agents are fully trained and certified. They work to ensure your questions regarding the application process, policy benefits, plan pricing, and health provider networks are answered. Our licensed agents can assist you in selecting a quality health plan that is reasonably priced but still offers protection for you and your family.

And offer a very fast and simple "Rate Quote" system to help you find out if they can help.

Their website looks bright and breezy and is very easy to navigate. As said quotes are easy to obtain and lots of information is available with the easy option to speak to them if required.

Izea Real Rank, taking hold

Google Page Rank is something that we all prey for. I personally am for Page Rank but there is no harm in there being other systems to measure other things. One of these other meaurements is Izea Real Rank.

When it first came in people were dubious but advertisers are finally taking note and using Izea Real Rank to pick some of the blogs that they use to promote their services.

I still think a few things need updating. I think that showing a number and letting you know what percent of blogs you fall into (i.e top 7%).

Overall though I am for it and I hope it grows.

What's the time?

What's the time?

I don't know because I don't have a watch. It's something everyone should have really as time is seen as a very important thing in this world.

When I came to the states for my trip last summer I accidently left my watch in the boxes I packed up, that now have residence in my mothers house.

So I have been watch-less. It was a nice Seiko watch built for sports. I used to use it for timing my runs and improving my times as well as the normal use, telling the time.

If you are looking for a new watch, which I may well be soon, then BlueDial.com may be a place to. With prices at around half price on many Seiko and other lead brand watches they are a god place to find great prices. Delivery starts from free and they have an awesome range of styles and for both men and women.

It came again

When will it ever end?

All my hopes and dreams have been dashed. I was so confident it was over, but this morning I realized. It is far from over.

It's snowing again. Record breaking in some places, around 7inches. Unbelievable!

Oh well my dreams of Spring are dashed but hey it's not all bad.

I am planning on snowboarding this weekend so hopefully I will have a nice sheet of fresh powder to glide on, or rather fall onto.

Sadly, you can only drive one car at once!

.... so if you want to transport your new car and you also need to get an old car to your home then you may be stuck.

But obviously their are many services to help you with this.

National Auto Shipping is a company that offers such a service They are a reputable auto transport provider and say their goal is to have a happy customer and they offer exceptional customer service and personalized attention.

They can put your vehicle into transport and then your customer service representative will track it and keep you informed during your transport period so you can feel confident that they are supplying efficient transport times, competitive price quotes and friendly service.

Their website is simple and packed with information so you should be able to find out exactly what you need and answer any of your questions.

They have an easy to use quote system and obviously you can speak to a real person if they web site does not answer all of your needs.

A new dawn a new day a New World Tortilla

I talked previously about Penny Cluse in Burlington, Vermont and it made me think of New World Tortilla.

New World Tortilla is a quick and simple Tortilla restaurant that I always have to visit whilst in Burlington.

I always have to get the same things. Vegan Beans and Rice. It comes with a huge portion of rice, black beans, salsa and if you are like me, added cheese.

I am probably leaving on Monday or Tuesday so I have to try and accidently find a way to get another visit to New World before I go.

What's your favorite restaurant?

I would love to open a restaurant

Obviously it's a romantic dream but I would love to own a small restaurant. I would serve stir fry or pizza and easy quick foods. Maybe I would invent some new vegetarian ideas.

The idea of running a reaturant is much easier than the reality but some people are made to do such things, and they do it well. Sadly sometimes finding the startup costs stalls such things.

ARF specializes in business loans for the restaurant business, particularly startups. They say:

"Advance Restaurant Finance (ARF) is a licensed finance lender and limited liability company established in 2001. Currently based out of California, ARF provides short term, working capital for merchants. Financing professionals across the nation with extensive experience in restaurant finance manage ARF. More information about ARF can be found at http://www.advancerestaurantfinance.com/about-us.html

ARF fills the void between traditional bank financing and less attractive avenues of financing, such as taking on partners. This allows ARF the opportunity to give its customers secure lending while still allowing them to retain control of their businesses and goals."

So if you have an idea and believe you have the right experience to make it happen but just need the finance then a restaurant loan might be right for you.

Penny Cluse, Burlington, VT

Every time I visit Vermont I have to try and go to a few different favorite places. One of them is Penny Cluse.

Penny Cluse is a little home style restaurant in the center of Burlington, Vermont. It is the first place that I tried American style biscuits (in England biscuits are what the US calls Cookies), drenched in a white sauce style gravy. Pure fatty yumminess.

Today I ate a lovely meal of Fish Tacos with mango, avocado and black beans, oh and a side of biscuits.

If you ever happen to be swinging by Burlington or even within 100 miles, I recommend Penny Cluse.

Another favorite is New World Tortilla.

Take your own action, self publish!

It is said that everyone has a great story in them. If you have ever sat down to write this story then obviously the next step is getting it published.

As anyone who has tried knows, getting the attention of the publishers is like trying to make a phone call at midnight on new years eve.

If you believe your writings will be successful and the publishers are not responding then why not look to Self Publish your works.

AuthorHouse.com is a leading self-publishing company. You'll be guided by author advocates who are serious about writing and publishing. Their AuthorCentric Self-Publishing Process can help you reach your publishing goals. From discounts on color publishing to marketing, they say they can help you along the way.

My website 'New and Reviewed' finally indexed.

I have an experimental site which aims to use SEO and affiliate marketing ONLY to try and earn a few bucks.

I decided to leave Adsense or similar programs out of it for the minute and see how far I could go just by writing targeted posts.

The site is www.newandreviewed.com and it is in it's infancy but now I have SE ranking I can start to think about it a little more.

So I plan to use Clickbank, Pepperjam and Affiliate Junction to find products and then use Micro Niche Finder (see my post about it here) to find the best words to use for he title and see if this is enough to get regular visits.

I'll keep you updated in the next few weeks.

Watch the game in comfort and style

I grew up very close to a soccer ground. The team was Charlton Athletic and it was set in urban surroundings very close to some high rise apartments.

I remember a friend of mine living in those apartments, high up, and telling me that he overlooked the pitch and could watch the games from his living room. When I finally went up to his apartment I realized that you could barely see the pitch. As much as it was cool it was sort of pointless unlike.... The Ivy League baseball Club.

The Ivy League Baseball club offers the chance for you to rent and host a party on a rooftop overlooking the Chicago Cubs Wrigley field. They say:

"The Ivy League Baseball Club is located at the center of right field, 478 feet from home plate, closer to the action than many of the seats located inside Wrigley Field. This location gives it the best view of any of the Wrigley Field rooftops. "

So it's an exclusive opportunity and may be perfect to host your business parties and impress where it is needed.

The view looks great from the photos on the web site and you can see that the Wrigley Field rooftop is much more comfortable and spacious than those little boxy stadium seats.