Archive for February, 2009

Pawn shops going high tech »

For the longest time, pawn shops have been little shacks on the side of the road where people could do some old school bartering. These days, that stereotype does not really fly anymore. In fact, these places have taken it to the next level in terms of how they do their business. Online pawn shops [...]

Best places to live for young people »

If you are a young up and comer, you probably want to live in a place that provides you with everything a young person needs. After all, you are used to the freedom and the energy of college and the young workplace, so what is the point in trying to adjust to something that is [...]

Are Airsoft guns safe? »

When it comes to talking about airsoft guns in a recreational sense, one of the first questions that people ask has to do with safety. Namely, are these things safe or am I going to be in some sort of danger by playing with them. In the past, the answer to this question was not [...]

iNeed an iCase »

I really need to find a case for my iPod.  I keep dropping it wherever I go, and I don’t trust it flopping around in my backpack either.  The screen’s going to break any day now, I know it.  Who knew a free MP3 player could cause so much stress?
I’ve been looking around, mostly online, [...]

What Is Considered Fair Pay for In-Home Daycare? »

I’ve used the same woman for over two years now, and I love her.  What’s neat is that she only watches one other kid, who is the same age as my two year-old.  And what’s more, she allows me to forego payment on all of my school breaks and long summer vacations.  She didn’t demand [...]