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Archive for September, 2007

Green Car dealership

Monday, September 24th, 2007


We have just had a green car dealership open up here in town. They carry electric, hybrid and solar-powered cars in their inventory and sell both new and used cars and trucks. We spend a lot of time on this blog talking about advancements in technology, because that is what it is for, but I think it is important to stress that we have the ability to use our advanced understanding of the world to make it a better place, and this is one way to do it.

Here is a tidbit from their website:

Ecomotion: Earth Friendly New and Pre-Owned Vehicles is a fresh and enterprising new green car emporium offering automotive buyers a fantastic opportunity to take greener steps toward a more sustainable future. An innovative contributor to the field of smart energy transportation, Ecomotion demonstrates that business can act as a catalyst for inspiration.”

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Local Handyman

Monday, September 24th, 2007

I found a site that has a new and unique concept: www.LocalDemand.com
People put up their project up and estimate your budget for completion. Then, local workers can respond by placing a bid. They offer all types of jobs to be offered for bid, including babysitting, cleaning, construction, basic handyman jobs, home improvement projects, and many more. People looking for work can be notified automatically by email when a job fitting their keyword selection is posted.

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Enviromentally sound through technology

Monday, September 24th, 2007

Although this has alot to do with more primitive ideals, I think it is important to see how the ideas of advancement in products through the use of technology can be used to better the environment and our impact on the land. It is amazing the impact that the progression of our development can change long-used products for the good.

I have really fallen in love with bird hunting. I hope to do a lot more this year. The season already started here in Oregon on August 1st.

I particularly like pheasant hunting. My first hunt I was able to bring quite a few birds home, some mine, some my guides, thanks for asking… One thing I noticed right away was the shot that was left in the bird. It took forever to go through the meat and pick out the shot, and even though I had best intentions, I didn’t get it all.

There is a new product that is about to hit the market in limited production this year. It is called Season Shot and it is exactly what you might think. It is bird shot made from seasonings.

With Season Shot, all you have to do is load the special shells, shoot the bird, then cook the bird. No excessive shot hunting because the shot breaks down during cooking and seasons the bird from the inside!

Now the first thing I wondered was how it compared to regular steel shot, and the company has stated that it is comparable. The effective distance of 45 yards isn’t too shabby either. The seasoning is suspended in a food-grade biodegradable pellet so it is durable until presented to heat, thus seasoning the birds.

Secondly, I wondered if you would be able to smell the seasonings when you fired the shot, but it is fully encapsulated, so that’s not an issue.

Next, price, price, price. At this time, the product has not hit the market, so we will have to see. Hopefully the will make it as competitive as possible to encourage shooters and hunters to use this product.

Lastly, how does it taste? Well, I will surely have to give you an update when I get a chance. They are developing 4 flavors: Cajun, Lemon Pepper, Garlic, and Honey Mustard so most people will find an appealing flavor for their pallets.

Now, one of the other positive affects of this product is the Nature Friendly design. Although steel shot is a lot less hazardous than lead shot, it still leaves its mark on the terrain. The completely biodegradable pellets of the Season Shots are truly environmentally-friendly, and will help us protect our lands and the right to hunt them as time goes on. I know that Don and Alice at my favorite bird hunting location, Olex Preserve, will surely embrace any product that will help in this cause.

Dentists everywhere beware and save up. You will see a lot less of us hunters coming in with chipped teeth! Don’t worry too much, you won’t go hungry; you can come to my house for Lemon Pepper Pheasant dinner…

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Show Me The Money

Sunday, September 23rd, 2007

When you first start a business, or even during a period of growth, you may need to find credit when you have little collateral. You can borrow from a rich Aunt if you are lucky enough to have one. You could hit up some friends, if you want to lose them. The best option is to look at unsecured financing.

Unsecured financing can help you with credit cards, loans, and Small Business Lines of Credit. The monies you get can be used to help with cash flow problems, to consolidate business debt, expand your business to help with growing pains, or financing your flooring opportunity.

Unsecured financing is fast, with most funds available within 1-3 weeks. The higher your credit score, the less documentation you need, so it’s an easy process. If you find the right company, you can count on great service.

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