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I am a happily married 40 year old father of three, and we reside in Orlando, Florida. My wife, my two girls and my son all keep me quite busy when I'm not working; not that I mind. Marriage and family life has provided me with the best experiences of my life

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Autos > Fuel Economy How to save on gas without buying a hybrid vehicle: 4 of 90
How to save on gas without buying a hybrid vehicleToday's economy has left many of us in a pinch. It simply is not feasible for all of us to run out and buy the most fuel efficient hybrid vehicle on the market. The good news is that you can still save gas driving your existing vehicle with little or no additional investment.D... More..
Business > Financing a Startup Getting a business loan for a startup: 1 of 11
Obtaining a new business loan has become more of a challenge in the current volatile market conditions. A loan request to fund a start-up business is now subjected to examination under a microscope. Despite the tightening credit conditions, obtaining a new business loan is not impossible.The bank will be looking at all or you... More..
Business > Starting an Online Business Free websites for starting Internet businesses: 2 of 15
Thanks to the hard work and creativity of countless web developers and programmers, it is now possible to start a business website at little to no cost; you don't even need to have any programming knowledge to build a complete site. Free tools and services are available for almost every aspect of building and maintaining a we... More..
Health & Fitness > Gym & Health Club Beginner's guide to weight training routines: 3 of 19
Beginner's Guide to Weight Training Welcome to the world of weight training! Starting a weight training program is a great way to improve your life, regardless of what your personal goals may be. You may desire to build muscle or lose fat, but the benefits you'll experience will go far beyond that. Weight training will shar... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking A guide on mountain bike tire pressure: 1 of 6
For every rider you meet, you're certain to find a different theory on tire inflation. One thing that is agreed upon is that maintaining the right tire pressure on a mountain bike is very important to achieve the best performance and comfort. The truth is that the magical PSI varies for each rider. What you need to know is ho... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Where to convert currency online: 1 of 6
Currency conversion is a simple calculation and any fairly knowledgeable web programmer can create a converter or obtain a pre-built script to install on their website. Most of the websites you find when searching for conversion calculators are designed for the sole purpose of generating ad revenue and are loaded with annoyin... More..
Autos > Auto Repair (Other) How to buy used auto parts: 1 of 5
Buying used auto parts can be a great way to repair or restore your vehicle without breaking the bank. Choosing used parts does come with some risk, but there are many parts that are just as good used as they are new.Before you start shopping, be sure that you have a good amount of knowledge about the parts you want to buy. M... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) The hottest new roller coaster for 2009: 1 of 4
Arguably the hottest roller coaster ride for 2009 will be the new Manta at SeaWorld Orlando. This highly anticipated ride promises to add even more thrill to the Central Floridaocean theme park and do it in a way that only SeaWorld can.Riders will be treated to a very unique ride experience, like no other coaster in the world... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Non-US citizens: How to get a US bank account: 2 of 5
Opening bank accounts with a U.S. bank is not limited solely to U.S. citizens. Non-Resident Citizens, Resident Aliens, Foreign Students, Diplomats, and Travelers may open accounts as well.Review the OFAC list. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which is an arm of the Treasury Department, maintains a list of what it ... More..
Autos > Car Reviews A look at the GM HydroGen3 minivan: 2 of 5
One look at the HydroGen3 from GM and you will think you're looking at just another minivan. However, take one glance at the $1 million price tag and you'll know there is something very special about this vehicle.The HydroGen3 is a five seat, front-wheel drive vehicle based on Europe's Opel Zafira minivan. It uses a hydrogen ... More..