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Starting your own business is a major undertaking and its one that comes with a lot of risk.  There’s a million and one details to iron out and if its your first business you’ll pretty much be learning on the job.  Plus you’re at the disadvantage of starting from scratch.  Why not give yourself a head start and consider investing in franchises?  Opening up a brand name establishment with an existing following like Dunkin Donuts gives you a much better shot at success than Joe’s Donut Shop would.  Plus, the franchise has already established best practices that will keep you on the right track. 

Is it really possible to run your car on water? 

It may seem far-fetched, but the high cost of gas has convinced a growing number of people to install a simple conversion set that lets their run their car on water. 

It doesn’t eliminate the need for gas completely, but it can increase your mileage by up to 50% or more.

Sounds cool huh?  To find out how you can easily run your car on water just check out the link below…

http://waterforgas101.com

Birth Announcements are a great way for new parents to show off their pride and joy.  A new mom has enough to worry about and probably doesn’t want to be bothered by visitors constantly asking to get a look at the newborn baby.  Too many visitors can be a distraction and can expose the baby to germs and viruses.  Besides, new parents need to spend time alone with their baby to bond and get to know one another. 

So if you just had a baby and your friends and family keep asking when they can see them, just tell them to be patient and send them a birth announcement to hold them over.  You can order them right online at PhotoAffections.com

Really quick post…just want to share a funny link I just stumbled on.  I love the Muppets and so do my kids.  The link below shows pictures of celebrities that look like Muppets. 

They’re not all the biggest name celebs, but they are pretty funny.  I especially like the ones of Scooter and Professor Honeydoo. 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1022677/What-Muppet-The-celebrities-fuzzy-doppelgangers.html

Do you desperately feel the need to take a break and get away from it all, but just you don’t have the cash handy for a quick getaway?

Vacation Loans are a way for you to get the money you need for that much needed vacation.  As long as you have a job, a phone number, and a bank account, you can be approved for up to $1000 cash!

For more information check out http://www.vacationloan.com 

A reverse mortgage can seem like a gift from the heavens to cash-strapped seniors who are struggling to pay the bills.  Reverse mortgages allow you to convert the equity you have in your home into cash.  And the money doesn’t have to be paid back until you sell the house, move out, or pass away.

But reverse mortgages can be complicated, so before jumping into something you don’t quite understand I recommend you read the article at the link below, titled How does a reverse mortgage work?

It’s a great resource of information for people who want to know about their reverse mortgage options. 

Here’s the link…

http://reverse-mortgage-faqs.com

We all know what its like to get hit with unexpected expenses at the worst possible time.  Maybe you just spent every last dime you have on the down payment for your new home only to find out the plumbing needs major repairs.  Or maybe your car died the same week as your washing machine.  It happens. 

If you’re really strapped for cash you may want to consider taking out a Personal Loan.  You don’t need perfect credit to qualify for a personal loan and they require little to no collateral.  Plus, the money you obtain from a personal loan can be used for any purpose.

Do you ever get strange messages on your cell phone? Maybe its just a screeching sound of a fax machine trying to send data to another fax…but its connecting to your cell phone by mistake??

Getting calls like that can drive you crazy! Not only is it an inconvenience, but it can be expensive too. It wastes your cell phone minutes and drains your battery.

If this has happened to you, make sure you read this great article by a woman who went through the same thing. She was smart though, because she used a reverse fax number lookup to find out who it was and put an end to it!

Before the economy started to tank and expense budgets were cut, I got to do a little bit of traveling for work. I got to see Dallas, Boston, New Hampshire, and Louisville, Kentucky.

Without a doubt my favorite place to stay was the Embassy Suites. Clean rooms, modern facilities, helpful staff, and a bangin breakfast ensured my stays were enjoyable.

If you’re doing any traveling and need some reliable info on where to stay, check out http://www.embassysuitespalmdesert.com

The website’s mission is to provide its users with reviews, comments, photos, contact and other useful information about Embassy Suites hotels around the world. Check it out and add it to your favorites now before you forget.

My wife and I recently met up with some friends of ours for dinner and we had an interesting discussion about products that use animals for testing.  Our friend Allison volunteers at an animal shelter in New Jersey and she hears so many horror stories about pets being mistreated by cruel owners.

But even more disturbing is the way animals are mistreated by companies who are only interested in making a buck.  One of the prime offenders is the cosmetic industry which tests all sorts of products on animals.  Thousands of innocent animals are killed or maimed every year in the name of beauty.

Allison recommended we check out an animal-friendly company right in out own backyard in NJ:  Ecco Bella. 

Ecco Bella makes all sorts of gluten free cosmetics.  Instead of using dangerous substances like petroleum and mercury, they make their cosmetics with natural substances such as flower waxes and cocoa butter.  They’re healthier for you and you can assured that they were never tested on animals.