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Dirt Devil has developed a new energy-efficient technology for cleaning that uses 70 percent less energy than other rechargeable vacuums. The AccuCharge technology is available in both a rechargeable stick vacuum and a rechargeable hand vacuum.

The AccuCharge technology is the first cordless cleaning system to earn Energy Star approval. Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Since 1992, the Energy Star program has helped Americans to save money and to help protect the environment through the use of energy efficient products.

The AccuCharge technology in these vacuums charges them twice as fast as other rechargeables, which means you save energy and time. The small profile of both these vacs is perfect for RVs. Space is at a premium in our trailer, so the hand vacuum is perfect for us.

To tell the truth, we do not spend much time cleaning our trailer. I have a back problem which precludes most heavy cleaning and Michael does not clean at all. I guess you could say we save a lot of energy on cleaning!

Talk about saving energy while cleaning, I will never forget one of the first times I went to Michael’s house. We were just starting to date, so he was still trying to impress me. To that end, he was cleaning his home and was going to cook dinner for me. I showed up a little early and found Michael standing in the living room with a leaf blower and wearing a dust mask. He was blowing trash, animal hair and dirt out the back door. I must say it was the quickest house cleaning I had ever seen! Or would have seen, if I did not have a severe dust mite allergy and had to leave immediately.

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La Hoya vs. Mayweather: The World Awaits at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas was THE boxing super welterweight championship. On May 5, 2007, six-division world champion Oscar De La Hoya and four-division champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. met, with the split decision going Floyd Mayweather Jr. over Oscar De La Hoya in 12 rounds.

It was contested at 154 pounds, with De La Hoya defending his WBC light middleweight championship. Mayweather captured the World Boxing Council (WBC) light middleweight title. Between them, Mayweather and De La Hoya have leveled the playing field at 147 pounds and below.

Now, on September 20, 2008, De La Hoya and Mayweather are going to have another super fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Producers are looking to duplicate the 2007 record of $134.4 million in pay-per-view revenue and $18.4 million in live gate.

De La Hoya has not fought since losing to Mayweather, while Mayweather has been active despite his talk of retirement. Perhaps the proceeds from this next mega-fight will provide his golden parachute for a worry-free retirement.

The De La Hoya vs Mayweather tickets are already on sale. Expect to pay from $891 per ticket for upper row balcony, to $2475 per ticket at the club level, all the way to $15,675 for the first six rows on the floor, If you are interested, I would not delay in purchasing tickets.

I think Mayweather will probably take De La Hoya. In a strange twist, De La Hoya has been training wih Mayweather’s father.

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I went out to the Vista Print website to order some new business cards. In case you do not know, Vista Print has the free business cards where you only pay shipping and handling. This is a great place to get business cards and the free advertising for Vista Print on the back is a small price to pay for quality work.

I noticed right away that they had added many more templates to the free business card section. They have cards for all types of professionals: masseuse, Realtor, builder, entrepreneur, travel agent, jeweler, carpenter, musician, chef, hair stylist, maid service, you name it. They even have pink business cards with a makeup motif that would be perfect for Mary Kay reps.

I found two that I really like. This first one is red, white and blue, which are the colors of the Texas RV Travel website. I also like the clean abstract design.

The card below matches the design of my CoolAdz website and I think its rather classy. When I investigated a color bar on site, I realized you could change the color scheme of your card. Now, I need help for sure!

Then I started thinking that I really did not need two separate sets of business cards. I just need to pick one and not waste resources. Does this ever happen to you? When I start arguing with myself, I know its time to shut down the computer and go to bed.

On my way out, I was sidetracked by looking at self inking stamps. I like using stamps rather than sticky notes because it is a permanent record. When I found myself looking at stationary, which I do not use because I am a totally wired business, I knew I should leave.

Well, I enjoyed my extended visit to Vista Print and I recommend Vista Print for all your printing needs!

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The Wind Never Stops and it is Hotter’n Hell

June 10, 2008 in WICHITA FALLS, TX:

High Temperature: Actual: 97°F
Normal: 90°F
Record: 105°F

The Hotter’N Hell Hundred endurance race is one of the oldest and largest cycling events in the USA.

With the huge consumer products show, off-road mountain biking and USCF Races over the weekend, the Hotter’N Hell offers an awesome start and the greatest weekend on two wheels. Fitness riders and bicycle racers will come to Wichita Falls, in August, from almost everywhere to participate. Races begin at 7am (sunrise) and end at the Finish Line Village. But, first, you must pass through Hell’s Gate.

Off Road Biking on 10-mile off-road trail is open all day. Help comes for you at 6 pm on Friday and 1 pm on Saturday. This natural trail is single track with quick short climbs and drops. Off-roading requires skill and caution on the part of the rider.

Registration and Races

All the excitement of the HH100 begins with Registration for one or all races held during the weekend.

8/22/2008
Wee-Chi-Tah Trail Races
Mountain Bike (13 miles) and Trail Run (5, 10, 13 miles)
online registration closes 8/18/2008 8:00:00 AM ET

8/22/2008 - 8/23/2008
Hotter’N Hell Hundred Ultra Road and Criterium (USCF races for licensed racers)
online registration closes 8/20/2008 11:00:00 PM ET

8/23/2008
Hotter’n Hell Hundred Endurance Ride - HH100
10K - 25 mile - 50 mile - 100K - 100 mile
online registration closes 8/18/2008 7:00:00 AM ET

Consumer Show

8/21-8/23/2008
2008 Consumer Show

The Hotter’N Hell Consumer Show is one of the largest consumer bicycle trade shows in the nation. Visit old friends and make new ones in the exhibit Hall of the Multi-Purpose Events Center (MPEC), 1000 Fifth St. in downtown Wichita Falls.

Thursday 3 -8 pm
Friday 1-10 pm
Saturday 9-3 pm

Camping

There are lots of opportunities to camp–from full hookups to tent camping to indoor camping in a hall with A/C. Visit the camping page of HH100 website for more information. There are also hotels listed.

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I wrote a post back on April 29 about LifeLock. My husband and I plan to join the service. It costs about $10 per month and offers Identity Theft Protection, Reduced Junk Mail and Reduced Credit Card Offers, and is backed by a $1 Million Service Guarantee.

Experian is one of the major credit reporting bureaus in the USA and they do not like that LifeLock places fraud alerts for Lifelock members. Experian is now suing lifelock, alleging “credit laws do not provide for a third party to place fraud alerts on behalf of a consumer.” Placing fraud alerts, preventing fraud losses, issuing credit reports and investigating identity theft are among the corporate charges of the credit-reporting bureau. However, they do not like using their resources to set alerts on behalf of Lifelock’s clients.

Lifelock also provides opt-out services for pre-approved junk mail, which is cutting into the very lucrative practice of selling your credit history to lenders so that they may send you those new credit card and balance transfer offers.

While credit bureaus do very well with giving out consumer information so that lenders may up-sell, cross-sell customers while managing risk, they actually do little to help you straighten out your credit or identity when it is stolen.

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