Archive for May, 2009

Space…

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

We have been working on the house a lot lately. We’ve done some remodeling to the exterior and the interior. After we finished most of the heavy work, we found that many items had found their way into the basement. While this was fine for the time being, I needed to get that stuff out of there so I could free up the space for my game room.

I started thinking about what I was going to do with all that stuff. It wasn’t junk, but it wasn’t things we used everyday either. That’s when I decided to look into getting a Personal storage unit. I thought that it would provide the extra room we needed while enabling me to keep the things I wanted to save. It turned out to be a good idea as the rent was cheap and the location I found was convenient.

Remembering how well this idea turned out to be, I was able to use it at work. Our office had a similar situation and I suggested it to my boss. As it happened, the unit we rented for business storage is just three bays down from mine! It’s funny how things work out that way sometimes. All in all, I am happy with the results and glad to have some room to work with!

From Steel to Slots!

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

The state of Pennsylvania recently welcomed its newest addition. The Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem recently opened its doors to the gambling public. The Mayor welcomed the players as they entered the casino and wished them well. The state is betting on increased revenue from the casino and has high hopes for the future. The casino is also hoping to increase its profit margin.

The site of the new casino is on the grounds of the old Bethlehem Steel mill. The mill had provided many jobs for many years before finally being closed down. The property has been vacant until now and everyone is happy that it’s back in use. I wish all the people involved in this venture good luck!

A Safe Investment

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

With continuing worries about the economy, many people are looking for safe investments to protect their assets. One of the best of these is gold bullion. When the markets are uncertain, this is the asset you want to have. Since the most ancient of times, man has relied on its singular properties to maintain stability when instability arises. This commodity is always sought after by shrewd investors who want something real and valuable.

The best part about investing in gold is that it has proven to be a continual money maker. In a world full of uncertainty, people who buy gold bullion have been rewarded with an excellent profit margin and the security it brings. Whenever a crisis arises, people flock to buy gold. The end result is that those who have had the foresight to invest in it early reap the rewards!

Another benefit of owning this precious metal is that it is always liquid. That is to say that gold can be traded at anytime, anywhere. I hope that people will consider making bullion the rock that they build their portfolio around. It’s always wise to hold a wide variety of stocks and bonds, but remembering to play it safe with gold will alleviate the many pitfalls that may arise.

Books and Covers

Monday, May 25th, 2009

We’ve all heard the old saying about never judge a book by its cover. This lesson was relearned by thousands of people who watched Susan Boyle perform on the T. V. show Britain’s Got Talent. Although Susan may not look like a star, her amazing singing talent has shown through and she has created a large fan base.

Susan has dealt with her new found fame in a humble and graceful manner. She has made numerous T.V. appearances and is a favorite of the media. Her singing is really an incredible thing to see and enjoy. She truly has a special talent!

Trendy and Inexpensive

Monday, May 25th, 2009

My neighbor’s daughter is due to have a baby in November. She is always worried about how she will look when she starts to show a little more. Being as that I’ve known so many women who were pregnant in my life, I told her where to go. I sent her straight to a website called kikisfashions.com. I’ve been on that site many times!

Their prices are very reasonable. I believe they also offer 20% off to anybody who uses the blog friend’s coupon code. That way, she can save even more on the maternity clothes she selects. They have a wide variety of the latest fashions and there is always something new there. I bought many things for my wife when she was due as well as things for many of my other family members in the same condition. This is truly a good site and it’s always a pleasure to visit it again!