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Shopping for the Palm Pre
It has been over a year since Palm released the Palm Pre. At that time all the tech reviewers were joking that the Palm Pre was the pre-bankruptcy release for Palm. Well, Palm has not gone into bankruptcy. Three of the four major cell phone carriers offer the Palm Pre. In call seriousness the Palm cell phone is different than the Blackberry, or the many smart phones that use the Android operati...
Shopping for the Chevy Equinox
The Chevy Equinox is classified in what some people want to call "plus-sized crossover, small SUV". This basically means the Equinox is smaller than a full size SUV and larger than your standard crossover. The much advertised feature of the Chevy Equinox is the rear seating and rear storage.  60/40-split rear seat that could be slid almost 8 inches front and rear. In the rear cargo section t...
Money Management from the Mint
Way back in 1995, I remember when I helped a young pest control business get their first computer. We set up their books with a new software from Quicken. Over the years, Quicken has been the only real money management software for personal of business use. Since then there has been several of money management programs to come on the market and many of them leave. Then in 2005, Aaron Patzer sai...
Dean Koontz on Audible
One of the many author found at Audible.com is Dean Koontz. Do you realize you can get his Dean's book Breathless in an MP3, but it on your iPod, or other MP3 player and listen to it while driving to work, or even washing the car, or at the gym.   Breathless was #1 New York Times bestseller. Author Dean Koontz delivers a thrilling novel of suspense and adventure. The mystery unfolds high ...
Clear Expectation of Service
Several years ago, I worked briefly at this computer store. The owner would change the terms of service at least once a week, if not more. When I left there the Terms of Service was very fine print on the back of every receipt. The receipt was printed on an 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper. This is nothing unusual. Every business has literature that states where their responsibly starts and where ...
32 Inch LCD Recon
I love sitting around coffee shops, and lounge area. What I over hear is so amazing. Just the other day this guy asked a friend, "Where was the best place to get a LCD TV?" The friend answered quick, "Fred Meyer, they have the best prices." I was so tempted to lean over and ask what empirical data he was making statement. Instead I bit my tongue. Without any ceremony, I got up and walked t...
Auto Recon: Honda Fit
The Honda Fit is another one of those little sub compact cars that came into being to easy the strain on our wallets because of high gas prices. The Fit is akin to the sportier Honda Jazz. Introduced at the time of high gas prices the Honda Fit is a subcompact four door hatchback. The first-generation Honda Fit was available for just two years: 2007 and 2008 model year. The base model came wi...
Mattress Recon – Intro
Next to marriage and underwear the mattress you sleep on is the next personal thing in your life. It has been my experience that what on individual sleeps well on is another individuals restless nights sleep. So when asked to help buy as mattress, I had to start with the basics. The number of different types of mattresses far exceeds the three Goldilocks came across in the three bears cottage. ...
Business Books from Audible
Anyone in business will tell you that knowledge and time management is a crucial factor to success. Traveling to an appointment, or waiting in a doctors office can be put to good use. An MP3 player containing an audio book can convert dead/wasted time into an enriched learning experience. Books like "How to Wind Friends & Influence People", "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" make great...
Office Office Which Office
School is almost back in full swing. Last minute shoppers of school supplies and school clothes are bustling through places like Wal Mart and Target with almost the ferver of Christmas shoppers on Christmas Eve. In addition to the traditional school supplies a computer is needed. On that computer is required a word processing program, spread sheet program, presentation program, and internet ac...

Shopping for the Palm Pre

It has been over a year since Palm released the Palm Pre. At that time all the tech reviewers were joking that the Palm Pre was the pre-bankruptcy release for Palm. Well, Palm has not gone i ...Read More

Shopping for the Chevy Equinox

The Chevy Equinox is classified in what some people want to call "plus-sized crossover, small SUV". This basically means the Equinox is smaller than a full size SUV and larger than your st ...Read More

Money Management from the Mint

Way back in 1995, I remember when I helped a young pest control business get their first computer. We set up their books with a new software from Quicken. Over the years, Quicken has been th ...Read More

Dean Koontz on Audible

One of the many author found at Audible.com is Dean Koontz. Do you realize you can get his Dean's book Breathless in an MP3, but it on your iPod, or other MP3 player and listen to it whil ...Read More

Shopping for the Palm Pre

Posted By: The Shopping Nazi on September 2, 2010 in Cell Phones, Tech Stuff - Comments: 2 Comments »

It has been over a year since Palm released the Palm Pre. At that time all the tech reviewers were joking that the Palm Pre was the pre-bankruptcy release for Palm. Well, Palm has not gone into bankruptcy. Three of the four major cell phone carriers offer the Palm Pre.

In call seriousness the Palm cell phone is different than the Blackberry, or the many smart phones that use the Android operation system. Palm came out with one of the first handheld personal digital assistant (or PDA), in 1996. Today, their Palm Pre cell phone gives you the ability to colorize your calender, along with other personal time management features.

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Shopping for the Chevy Equinox

Posted By: The Shopping Nazi on September 1, 2010 in Automotive - Comments: 1 Comment »

The Chevy Equinox is classified in what some people want to call “plus-sized crossover, small SUV”. This basically means the Equinox is smaller than a full size SUV and larger than your standard crossover.

The much advertised feature of the Chevy Equinox is the rear seating and rear storage.  60/40-split rear seat that could be slid almost 8 inches front and rear. In the rear cargo section there is a self that increases storage options. This rear shelf can double as a picnic table.

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Money Management from the Mint

Posted By: The Shopping Nazi on August 31, 2010 in Budget, Business, Finance, Home - Comments: 1 Comment »

Way back in 1995, I remember when I helped a young pest control business get their first computer. We set up their books with a new software from Quicken. Over the years, Quicken has been the only real money management software for personal of business use.

Since then there has been several of money management programs to come on the market and many of them leave. Then in 2005, Aaron Patzer said there could be something better. So in 2008 Mint.com came out of beta.

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Dean Koontz on Audible

Posted By: The Shopping Nazi on August 30, 2010 in Audio Books - Comments: 1 Comment »

One of the many author found at Audible.com is Dean Koontz. Do you realize you can get his Dean’s book Breathless in an MP3, but it on your iPod, or other MP3 player and listen to it while driving to work, or even washing the car, or at the gym.  

Breathless was #1 New York Times bestseller. Author Dean Koontz delivers a thrilling novel of suspense and adventure. The mystery unfolds high in the Colorado mountains.

The regular price on Audible is $27.99. However, you can get it for just $7.49!
Just click on Breathless by Dean Koontz and get your first audio book for $7.49. Then start listening to Dean Koontz’s Breathless.
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Clear Expectation of Service

Posted By: The Shopping Nazi on August 27, 2010 in Business, Home - Comments: No Comments »

Several years ago, I worked briefly at this computer store. The owner would change the terms of service at least once a week, if not more. When I left there the Terms of Service was very fine print on the back of every receipt. The receipt was printed on an 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper.

This is nothing unusual. Every business has literature that states where their responsibly starts and where the customer’s responsible begins.

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32 Inch LCD Recon

Posted By: The Shopping Nazi on August 26, 2010 in Tech Stuff - Comments: No Comments »

I love sitting around coffee shops, and lounge area. What I over hear is so amazing. Just the other day this guy asked a friend, “Where was the best place to get a LCD TV?”

The friend answered quick, “Fred Meyer, they have the best prices.”

I was so tempted to lean over and ask what empirical data he was making statement. Instead I bit my tongue. Without any ceremony, I got up and walked to my car. From there I went to Fred Meyer.

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Auto Recon: Honda Fit

Posted By: The Shopping Nazi on August 25, 2010 in Automotive - Comments: No Comments »

The Honda Fit is another one of those little sub compact cars that came into being to easy the strain on our wallets because of high gas prices. The Fit is akin to the sportier Honda Jazz. Introduced at the time of high gas prices the Honda Fit is a subcompact four door hatchback.

The first-generation Honda Fit was available for just two years: 2007 and 2008 model year. The base model came with air-conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column and a four-speaker audio system with a CD player and auxiliary audio jack are standard. The Sport model added larger wheels, sportier exterior trim details, cruise control and a six-speaker audio system with an iPod-friendly USB port. In addition Fit Sports can with an optional touchscreen navigation system and stability control.

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Mattress Recon – Intro

Posted By: The Shopping Nazi on August 24, 2010 in Furniture, Home - Comments: No Comments »

Next to marriage and underwear the mattress you sleep on is the next personal thing in your life. It has been my experience that what on individual sleeps well on is another individuals restless nights sleep. So when asked to help buy as mattress, I had to start with the basics.

The number of different types of mattresses far exceeds the three Goldilocks came across in the three bears cottage. I below is a basic overview of the different types of mattresses.  Shopping for a mattress, should not be done in a hurry.

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Business Books from Audible

Posted By: The Shopping Nazi on August 23, 2010 in Audio Books - Comments: No Comments »

Anyone in business will tell you that knowledge and time management is a crucial factor to success. Traveling to an appointment, or waiting in a doctors office can be put to good use. An MP3 player containing an audio book can convert dead/wasted time into an enriched learning experience.

Books like “How to Wind Friends & Influence People”, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” make great listening. I read these books when they first came out.  About once a year  I will listen to them again. Each time I listen to them I learn something new.

Make a worthwhile investment CLICK HERE and get an edge on your competitor by listening to audio books that will help you get ahead of your competitors.

Save 50% – Download and Listen to Audiobooks for Business, Management, Personal Finance & Investing at $7.49/month

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Office Office Which Office

Posted By: The Shopping Nazi on August 20, 2010 in Business, Tech Stuff - Comments: No Comments »

School is almost back in full swing. Last minute shoppers of school supplies and school clothes are bustling through places like Wal Mart and Target with almost the ferver of Christmas shoppers on Christmas Eve.

In addition to the traditional school supplies a computer is needed. On that computer is required a word processing program, spread sheet program, presentation program, and internet access.

Some schools just say that Microsoft Office is what their students need to successfully complete homework assignments. The complete unrestricted version of Microsoft Office will cost just over $300.00. However, the Student Edition of Microsoft Office will cost only $123.00.

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