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Afraid to Leave the House Find a House Sitter!Ian L White Its true, people need to escape the burdens of daily life for a while--from things like mowing the lawn, pulling weeds, painting, gardening, remodeling, home repairs, pet care, checking the mail, and paying their bills. Even a break from nosy neighbors is reason enough to get away for a while. But weeds dont pull themselves. Bills dont pay themselves. Most pets wont feed themselves. Yet, the grass keeps growing beneath their feet. Ironically, people become tied to their homes by the same responsibilities that they are trying to escape. And, since the families that play together, stay together; people are not likely to leave a sibling or spouse at home to keep up on these tasks. Its a really discouraging circle. For homeowners, the solution seems clear: find somebody to stay at their house, and take care of everything while theyre gone. The challenge, however, is finding somebody they can trust. Friends Perhaps but most people feel uncomfortable asking their friends to shoulder such a tremendous burden. Relatives Possibly, but many homeowners dont like the thought of leaving their homes in the care of their crazy cousin, Eddie. Or worse. What homeowners need are honest people to occupy their homes. People who desire a change of scenery, for example, or save for homes of their own. People who wish to be closer to their own families; writers seeking peace, quiet, and inspiration. And they definitely need people who understand their specific requirements, and someone they can trust. Enter www.housecarers.com, an online search and screen database for house sitters and homeowners toshare information. The introduction of Housecarers.com allows people to leave their troubles behind. Literally. At Housecarers.com, a unique search utility allows users to screen thousands of registered house sitters according to age, location, occupation, and just about any other requirements that they select. From short to long term, and from yard to garden, people can find a perfect match, including a house sitter who will manage all lawn and garden needs, pet care no boarding fees, mail collection, bill payment, utilities, and any other issues that may arise. And the service is very easy to use. For instance, when a homeowner registers with the system a free service, they will be notified by e-mail any time a new house sitter matching their criteria signs up with the program. House sitters, in turn, are motivated to register because of the fast and reliable way in which they can find free accommodations in exchange for housesitting. According to Jim Hale, who used HouseCarers.com to find a house sitter, the system works remarkably well. Says Hale, "I looked on the Internet, found the HouseCarers web site, and registered our information. Within a couple of days, we had many responses -- some as far away as New Zealand! We got in touch with a couple in their 50s, and they turned out to be some of the nicest people weve ever met! The whole thing worked out very well -- they stayed with us a few days before our trip, they did a great job of watching over our house and our pets, and they even emailed us every day to let us know everything was ok! The amazing thing is that we didnt have to spend a penny to have these great people take care of things!"
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You open the envelope and take out the prints and somehow the landscapes and nature shots that looked so beautiful there look flat, dull, and you don’t remember seeing that couple in the corner of your shot when you snapped the shutter. Tales Of The Warner Brothers The four Warner Brothers, which included the womanizing Jack, the conservative Harry, the quiet Albert and the visionary Sam, had risen from obscurity with The Jazz Singer 1927 the first famous and financially successful talking movie ever made. Tragically, Sam Warner, the real brains behind the whole project, died of a brain tumor two days before The Jazz Singers debut. Jack was thrilled by the films success, but crushed by his brothers death. He became difficult to deal with for the rest of his life. His older and more conservative brother Harry and he fought constantly over money and Jacks womanizing ways. One time Harry chased Jack through the studio with a two by four threatening to kill him. 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Fractional Fairytales -Private Air Charter Once upon a time, long, long ago -- in the early 1990s -- the concept of fractional ownership in private aircraft was born, and there was much rejoicing throughout the land. People who never believed theyd be able to afford, or justify, owning a private jet suddenly had the opportunity to purchase partial ownership in one. Always Win in the Casino Like James Bond In the Bond film Diamonds Are Forever we see James Bond confidently approach the craps table, call out a few choice bets, roll the dice, and collect his winnings under the admirering eyes of Lana Wood. Hey, she says, You handle those dice like a monkey handles coconuts. Finding discount prices on European vacations. Imagine saving 30%-40% in airfare expenses as you get ready to travel to an exciting, exotic location. How exciting would that be Inexpensive European vacations to travel Italy and Ireland travel can be found if youre willing to do just a little research. You dont have to be an expert at hunting down the most discount airfare, just spend a little time comparing departure dates and times. European vacations to travel Italy and Ireland travel and traveling overseas is an activity that more and more people are engaging in these days, and, believe me, you can find some incredible bargains on the internet. Vegas and the Ride of a Lifetime Most people envision Las Vegas as one big casino. Admittedly I was one of them, until I undertook the ride of a lifetime. Imagine soaring hundreds of feet above canyons of red and orange, walking over rocks that been sculpted by mother nature herself and floating down a river of dreams. These are the images that I will carry with me forever when I think of Las Vegas, Nevada. Choosing the Right Digital Camera Choosing the right digital camera for general use can be more challenging than actually taking a good picture. Like all things technical, digital cameras come in a vast array of styles, sizes and abilities. Dare to Dream: The Vacation of a Lifetime In A Timeshare What are your chances of getting the vacation of a lifetime without having to save for a lifetime Why an Algarve Vacation If a vacation, as defined by a dictionary is: leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure, then one taken in Algarve must be the epitome of that term. How to find the best airline prices on discount airfare! Locating the best airline prices on discount airfare just got easier. It used to be a cumbersome, time consuming task to buy your airline tickets, but not anymore. The ball really has shifted into the court of the traveler. No need to contact a travel agent and wait for them to get back to you. Today, you decide where and when you want to go, enter a few keystrokes into your computer and, like magic, all the information on airline prices on discount airfare and decision-making tools are at your fingertips. The Thoughtful Tinkerer - Make Homemade Devices For The Fun Of It Ive always liked to make gadgets and gizmos that have some function, either useful or not so useful. It started with the simple things that many kids make - slingshots, a simple bow and arrow, a toy boat. Occasionally I made more involved items such as a canoe and a dune buggy. Then there was the grass hut - 12 feet across, octogonal in shape, and thatched top to bottom with a thick layer of grass. I built it in a remote location, near a stipmine filled with water. Hauled the cut grass in a 1972 Volkswagon convertible with the top down. Piled the grass high in the back seat. It must have taken a dozen trips back and forth from a nearby hay field. Las Vegas "Whales" What Las Vegas jargon names "whales" is in fact the creme of the high rollers species. They are a handfull of people that in some opinions dont exceed 500 individuals in the world. Las Vegas hoteliers are nuts about them; some claim four or five of those whales bet much more than the rest of the thousands customers they receive daily. No wonder they are suspected of going as far as selling their first born child to get one of those whales into their gaming area. Cheap Tickets, Discount Airfare, Cheap Cruises, Hawaiian Vacations, Las Vegas Vacations or Cancun Vacations. Finding the best deals for cheap tickets has just become easier. In the past, if you wanted to find cheap tickets and discount airfares you had to contact a travel agent and explain where and when you wanted to go. They would do some research and eventually get back to you with a deal. Well, not anymore! Brooklyn Bridge – Creating Grandeur This is probably the biggest and oldest infrastructure project in bridge construction that is still in use, and it wonders us that our small hands can do such a miracle when guided by the mighty mind. The project was gigantic and so was its construction. It was a battle of engineering science with nature that took lives of many during the construction, and the first one to sacrifice was the creator himself. Movie Review - Shrek 2 The film opens with Shrek voiced over by Mike Myers and his beloved now turned into an Ogre Princess Fiona Cameron Diaz enjoying themselves on their honeymoon at sand-kissed beaches. Returning from their romantic idyll, Shrek and Princess Fiona are summoned by Fionas parents, the king John Cleese and queen Julie Andrews of the "Kingdom Far, Far Away" a fairy-tale version of Beverly Hills. After much discussion, the ogre couple finally decide to leave for the celebration at the "Kingdom Far, Far Away." Donkey also accompanies them with his whining and one-liner spouting all intact. Where I Draw the Line -- The Zugspitze The Zugspitze is a dramatic mountain above the town of Garmisch- Partenkirchen in Southern Bavaria, Germany. I enjoyed walking mountain trails were I lived three hours away, and inquired about the trails to the top of the Zugspitze. In Germany hiking isnt much of an extreme sport. The trails are well developed and Gasthauses restaurants dot the sides of the mountains, so one can practically count on a bier and a schnitzel at or near each peak. |
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