7 Foot Great Dane

April 2, 2008 – 3:48 pm

Do you think you’ve got a big dog? Well, I’ll bet that your dog isn’t as big as Gibson, the Great Dane that is 7 feet tall and weighs in at 170 pounds.

A gentle giant, Gibson will be six years old next month.

Check out our Pet Resources.

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Weed Wacker Bike

April 1, 2008 – 10:23 am

Who said there was anything wrong with paying a little less for gas? The Weed Wacker bike takes the bite out of a trip to the fueling station.

The Weed Whacker Bike hits a top speed of 20 MPH and is perfect for those not willing to ride a motorcycle. Plans and kits are now available so you can outfit your very own Weed Wacker bicycle. Lets’ face it.. you’d be the talk of the town.

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Dyngus Day

March 24, 2008 – 1:44 pm

Happy Dyngus Day, everyone!

If you’re not familiar with this particular celebration, Dyngus Day is a Polish holiday where men and women get to throw water on each other. Guys get today - gals get tomorrow - so it’s a a good wet time.

Check your local news outlets for Dyngus Day events and have a great day!

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New York Auto Show

March 20, 2008 – 12:36 pm

Tomorrow is the official kick-off of the N.Y. Auto Show. The show runs March 21 - 30, 2008 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

All major car manufacturers will be represented, including GM, Ford, KIA, Suzuki and Mercedes Benz
just to name a few. Visitors will get the opportunity to see brand new concept cars and new models for the first time.

So if you’re looking for something to do to kick off spring, the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is the place to be this weekend!

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First Day Of Spring

March 19, 2008 – 3:36 pm

Alas! Tomorrow is the official first day of Spring.

This means that it shouldn’t be too much longer before we start seeing some sunshine and warmer temps and my favorite.. the rebirth of flowers, trees and little creatures everywhere.

To celebrate the first day of Spring, I urge you to spend some time outdoors and get a breath of fresh air and celebrate life, no matter what your troubles might be..

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Economic Stimulus Plan Calculator

March 18, 2008 – 3:59 pm

It won’t be long until people and businesses start receiving checks from the Government as part of the Economic Stimulus Plan.

If you are wondering how much and when you can expect your check, here is the

Economic Stimulus Plan Calculator where you can calculate the amount of your
“stimulus” check and find out when to expect your refund check or direct deposit.

Don’t spend it all in one place!

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

March 17, 2008 – 8:38 am

We’d like to wish everyone a Happy Saint Patrick’s Day. Don’t forget to wear green and for you - this blessing:

May good luck be your friend
In whatever you do
And may trouble be always
A stranger to you.

Never stop looking for the Pot O’ Gold at the end of the rainbow!

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Google Seals The Deal With Doubleclick

March 12, 2008 – 7:28 am

Google announced yesterday that they have finally closed on the sale of Doubleclick.

The deal is worth 3.1 billion dollars and was approved by American and European regulators. Google is planning on serving up more relevant advertising by combining information gathered by Doubleclick’s tracking system.

Google President Eric Schmidt had this to say on the company’s blog. “Advertisers and publishers who work with us have long asked that we complement our search- and content-based text advertising with display advertising capabilities. Ultimately, we believe that by combining our advertising network with DoubleClick’s display ad serving products, and by investing resources in the display ad business, we will be able to help publishers and advertisers generate more revenue.”

Google declined to comment further. Their stock rose on the news.

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Street View Of Military Installations Prohibited

March 7, 2008 – 12:36 pm

The Pentagon recently announced the ban of Google’s Street View on Military operations after finding detailed photos of Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas on the internet.

Gary Ross, spokesperson for the U.S. Northern Command said:

“We don’t have any issues regarding Google and their products but the Street View provides clear imagery of control points, barriers, headquarters and security facilities that pose a risk to our force-protection efforts.”

Google has since removed these photographs, but regular Street View options remain available
for a number of cities and metropolitan areas. Google sends out cars equipped with a camera on top to take the photos and then publishes them online.

I can see where the Government was legitimately concerned about these sensitive photos. Sometimes you really have to wonder if the guys at Google are really the smartest people in the world?

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Expedia Extends To India

March 6, 2008 – 8:25 am

Expedia recently announced that they have entered into serving the travel market in India. This is the seventeenth Expedia branded website that provides smart solutions
for booking airfare, hotel accommodations, car rentals and other travel related services.

“As the number of Indians traveling abroad continues to grow, the strength of Expedia’s international supply gives us an advantage over existing travel providers in the market,” said Sharat Dhall, managing director, Expedia India. “We aim to be the International travel expert for
Indians, who can now travel the world with confidence with Expedia.co.in.”

Expedia.co.in will offer a global selection of around 80,000 hotels and 3,000 attractions. Payment is made through Indian Rupees and customer service representatives speak both Hindi and English, making it easier to communicate.

The website is taking reservations now.

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