tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199617002009-11-16T08:29:16.748-08:00Daily postings on fashion, home improvement, entertainment, lifestyle, and things that make life easier through the eyes of someone who sometimes thinks "they don't make things like they used to," but is thankful for modern conveniences. Fashion, antiques, and gadgets for men and the ladies they like. We'll talk about trends, point you to gear to buy and more. Read and Look Sharp.VintageGentnoreply@blogger.comBlogger222125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19961700.post-32373116527746324012009-11-16T08:28:00.000-08:002009-11-16T08:29:16.755-08:00

For awhile, we were watching old movies on DVD, but I had no idea there were so many channels on DirectTV that were devoted to the classics. I always knew about AMC, as it has been a cable and satellite staple for years, but had no idea how many other channels were available.AMC - The old standby, but I must admit I am sometimes a little perplexed at some of the films they consider "classic."

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I have an uncle who was a day trader for a very long time. He did a lot of Online Trading during the day. He would buy a stock when it was low and attempt to sell it quickly when it spiked ever so slightly to make a quick buck. He soon realized after awhile that the stress was overriding the profit. Even in a market that may be a bit of a bear, people can still gamble on gains throughout the

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I sometimes use Google or the white pages to find a business I am looking for. Unfortunately, I get very frustrated sometimes. The searches on both sometimes pull up irrelevant results. The White Pages pulls up businesses that are on the web, but do not have a local presence. I suppose companies pay for that placement. It is even more frustrating when you look for businesses in a town where

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Zoned is a Baseball and Softball Academy in Bridgewater, NJ that assists athletes of all ages improve their skills in their state of the art indoor facility. They have a staff of former professional and collegiate players that offer NJ Baseball Instruction, instructing players on how to improve their game and overall skill sets.The participants that register for NJ Baseball Instruction are also

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When one goes on a cruise, one is very accustomed to selecting excursion packages. This might include sailing, an island tour, or snorkeling. Lately, a few of my friends are hesitant to book a cruise due to past experiences. For the most part, they have a pleasant time, but on the last cruise everyone got a little under the weather, which is no fault of the cruise line.Did you know that if you

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I first explored companies that made and rented trade show displays thinking along the lines of furnishing booths at antique fairs and trade shows. I had no idea about the breadth of items you could obtain that go way beyond the realm of exhibit booths, or just having a logo canopy.One item that I didn't think of were logo mats. I often see them walking into grocery stores and very high end

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It is important to be very careful when sharing personal information, and revealing information about your daily habits. It is also important to not leave sensitive information out in the opening to invite theft. Despite this, people still sometimes don't think to do the most important thing and that is to make sure their home is physically secure.One of many types of security systems are an

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The first time I remember really noticing a Ceiling Fan was when I saw Citizen Kane for the first time. I remember the high contrast film style, showing curls from the ends of cigarettes dancing up towards the long, paddle blades. It seemed so much classier than the painted white ones with gold town curlicues that were in the bedrooms at home. Of course, the smoking was not classy. The art

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Until recently, looking at cheap dubai hotels was not something that captured my interest in the least. I knew that the record attempt for the world's tallest building was there, but beyond that I was clueless. I recently discovered that there is a lot more to see. I don't know about any historical ruins, but it is brimming with modern attractions. Shopping is a major feature of the city.

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Now that I am a new car owner, I have been shopping around for car insurance. Truth be told, it is not a new car. It is just new to me. Also, I did have to get insurance right away to even put it on the road. However, now that I have it, I can shop around. My new policy expires in five months, and at that time I will decide whether to keep what I have or to go with a new carrier.Of course,

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A friend of mine has a website, and they wanted visitors to submit their questions so that he could answer them. The only trouble was that he never received even one email. He just expected everyone would find him, as the internet is a very big place.What he didn't realize is that without search engine optimisation, the idea was dead in the water. Of course, he could give out cards to friends

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It is fruitless sometimes to look for lists of vintage clothing stores on the internet prior to taking a trip. You really have two choices:1) Looking them up on an internet phone directory2) Scouring individual vintage clothing sites on the internet to see if any happen to be at your destinationBoth are very inefficient. Most local yellowpages on the internet fall a little short. Often, they

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It is widely believed that we, as a nation, are lagging behind in math skills as far as the K-12 grade level goes. There are two very divided schools of thought. One side wants to continue to have universities be very stringent, only allowing students who have not only passed, but have mastered Algebra 2 and Geometry. The other school of thought is to teach kids practical math. If they find

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A lot of people I know are cutting back. However, they miss going out and seeing concerts and games with their friends. There are still games you can go to, just be frugal about it. In fact, I have gone to concerts and games and then put aside the money I saved on the outing. Over time, I would have money to toss in my savings account or go somewhere special.There are Dallas Cowboys Tickets

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After an entire year without a car, I found one several weeks ago. Part of it had to do with where I was living. I didn't need one. There was also an equal dose of making fresh starts. In the position I was in, I had the ability to take a little time to consider what I really wanted. There was a strict budget, so I couldn't put my money into a 2010 audi.A few people I know swear by their

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There has been a bit of upheaval in my life. I never thought I would say this, but I am thinking about going back to school. While life moved at a frantic place before, things have changed so radically that I have somewhat of a clean slate. I was afraid that things have changed so much since I was in college, but actually there are changes that are for the better. While I sort of meandered

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I always seem to forget something when I am at the store. I buy the most critical item, but once I get home there are secondary items that I needed and its a pain in the rear to have to make a special trip to get them, when I should have purchased them the first time out.When I think of things, I am usually on the computer, and figure I'll just think about it later. I never do, as you could

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I have been on a mission for the past month to fix my credit. I had a few bumps along the way after being injured in an accident, and also having a relationship where my former spouse managed money poorly. Some of the bad credit is the result of joint accounts, but some are not. Some are credit cards and such where I had to bail them out and just wasn't thinking.I thought it was very difficult

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When I was in college, my younger brother went to Myrtle Beach with some friends of his. They shared a room at one of the Myrtle Beach Hotels. They really wanted to go to Mexico, but our mom and the mom of the friends vetoed that. Of course, they weren't paying for the trip so had no financial say, but they sure would have made the boys' lives a living nightmare had they gone ahead with their

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I have a few friends that have recently moved or are doing some very major renovations and are in need of a few things for their home, particularly in the Kitchen and Dining category. While you can reupholster a sofa, and bed pillows are a more personal decision, small appliances like Toaster Ovens tend to wear out over time. They break and often cannot be fixed for a price that would make it

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I've been in quite a few houses lately for not only parties, but because I was helping a friend house hunt. They wanted my second opinion. Of course, most homes for sale are decorated in neutral colors to not offend a potential buyer. What I did notice is that there are a number of people with fairly transitional furniture. In other words, it is sort of in between. It is not a traditional

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This week, I have had several door hangers and several mailbox stuffers advertising broadband internet. It would seem to me that there would only be one or two providers in my area. I probably would get to pick from the local phone company, or the local cable company, and that would be it. I was very amazed to find that it was not the case. Many internet providers provide broadband service,

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There is a tack store around the corner that has a good selection of boots for riding, whether it be for equestrian use or for motorcycling. I have always been impressed with the offerings that Frey Boots has as far as variety of design.  However, I still find I am running around town looking for just the right pair, as each store only carries a few styles. I wanted to give you a heads up, as

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There are many sites that claim to teach you how to make money blogging. You can make money through adsense and google adwords. However, once you sign up, you are pretty much on your own. I didn't think it was worth it for me. For the pennies I would make at it, it would just make my blog look spammy.There is a website out there now called Yousaytoo.com where you can start a blog and

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In school, my brother and I could not have been more different. I was practically a savant when it came to English, history, or composition classes. He had a difficult time with reading comprehension, but was a whiz at math. In fact, in the first grade, I sat with the 5th graders for reading class, and in 5th grade, I came in second place in a district wide spelling bee. The only reason I lost

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