Tuesday, December 20, 2005
I subscribe to a business blog called “Entrepreneur’s Journey” by Yaro Starak an Australian entrepreneur who’s latest point is only too true. As a small business or individual trying to make your mark in the world of big guns the best way to promote, is to promote yourself. Instead of using the big corporation line [...]
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Well what a turn up for the books, my youngest son from my previous marriage e-mailed me to say that he had got married to his long term girlfriend. I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting her yet but by all accounts she appears to be just what he needs to keep him stable in [...]
Monday, December 12, 2005
Well, as I thought, not even a nibble at the auction on eBay for my latest Welsh Lovespoon. Even though the carving took considerable time to make and was reflected in the price at a measly $1.50 an hour at the most, it was still priced too high. I can understand that people are looking [...]
It has to be total insanity to live in Southern California and have to commute 48.25 miles to my place of work as stated by mapquest and to top it all, it suggests a 56 minute commute. Come on! Let’s get real and update this to suit the ridiculous amount of traffic that’s on the [...]
Thursday, December 8, 2005
Since the announcement of Clark Foam closure, the surfing world has been sent into panic with bulk buying of surfboards with the Clark floatation core. Prices have increased by 20 percent and some surf shops are limiting customers to a one board purchase only. Professional surfers are now going easy on their own personal boards [...]
Wednesday, December 7, 2005
The surfing industry was hit broadside by the news that Clark Foam was shutting its doors after 40 years in the business. Gordon “Grubby” Clark, founder of Clark Foam notified customers by fax on Monday 5th December 2005 that it would cease production citing that local, federal and state authorities were cracking down on his [...]
A local bicycle manufacturer from Lake Forest California has teamed up with the Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau to build a beach cruiser that will help promote Huntington Beach as a overnight destination. This cool bicycle features a wooden chain guard and deep blue paint work.
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Good news Tuesday, November 29th 2005 for everyone who wants to purchase a home in 2006, the federal mortgage officials have announced the biggest increase in 26 years to the “conforming loan.” A staggering raise of $57,350, bringing it upto $417,000.
Monday, November 28, 2005
OK, it’s been a while since I’ve updated the Welsh Lovespoon section of this blog but the latest carving has also been a challenge. Not only is it intricate from a carving aspect but fitting it in during my lunch period when things have been hectic has also proved to be a challenge. The maximum [...]
Sunday, November 27, 2005
The free annual credit report from the three major credit reporting agencies celebrates its first birthday this December and it has managed to survive despite its first year growing pains. When the federal law took effect last December millions of consumers converged to the website, telephoned or asked by mail for a copy of their [...]
