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Price Increases Loom for Down Comforters

2010-02-09T07:02:00.001-08:00

Are you putting off your final decision to acquire a down comforter?

I can easily recognize the reason why you delayed your purchase– in fact I had been sitting on the fence, postponing purchasing a new down bed comforter until the fall - what with the economic climate and all. So I can certainly relate with your reluctance to purchase right now.

But I read a new press release this weekend which should make our choices easier....

The price of a down bed comforter will dramatically rise by the autumn of this year

And Get This – By this time next year your down bed comforter could cost you a whopping Twenty to Fifty Percent extra !

Sometimes you and I realize delay is costly. But you can easily take advantage of our knowledge in addition to save ourselves money in the end.

Yet being conscious of this is certainly welcome information for us – especially given that we were currently seriously considering purchasing a down comforter .

But exactly why this alarming price increase? Haven't prices for down bed comforters been the cheapest they've been for many years?

3 aspects will be to blame for this kind of price jump

1. Emerging new economies. Currently there is an ever growing Chinese domestic interest in down filled comforters.

2. Higher commodity prices. The existing spot market prices with regard to duck down, goose down, and cotton down-proof shells – the 3 primary elements for any down bed comforter – have significantly improved Ten To Fifty Percent in the past couple of months.

3. Global economy. The economic climate is thankfully improving, however with this will come rising demand for high-class items – down comforters included.

Warning: Don't wait. Buying a down bed comforter will certainly cost you much more 6 months from now

Lock Your Car Manually and Protect your Valuables

2009-04-26T09:53:00.001-07:00

I locked my car --- as I walked away I heard my car door unlock. I went back and locked my car again three times. I looked around and there were two guys sitting in a car in the fire lane next to the store. When I looked straight at them they did not unlock my car again.

While traveling, my son stopped at a roadside park. He came out to his car less than 4-5 minutes later and found someone had gotten into his car, and stolen his cell phone, laptop computer, GPS navigator, briefcase.....you name it...

He called the police and since there were no signs of his car being broken into - the police told him that there is a device that robbers are using now to clone your security code when you lock your doors on your car using your key-chain locking device..

They sit a distance away and watch for their next victim. They know you are going inside of the store, restaurant, or bathroom and have a few minutes to steal and run.

The police officer said to manually lock your car door- by hitting the lock button inside the car, that way if there is someone siting in a parking lot watching for their next victim it will not be you.

When you hit the lock button on your car upon exiting...it does not send the security code, but if you walk away and use the door lock on your key chain - it sends the code through the airwaves where it can be stolen.

Something totally new to us....and real. Be aware of this and please pass this information on...look how many times we all lock our doors with our remote...just to be sure we remembered to lock them.....and bingo someone has our code...and whatever was in the car...can be stolen.

Long Ball Proves to be Tigers Friend

2009-04-08T18:54:00.001-07:00

Home runs proved to be the Jays downfall this evening as they suffer their first loss of the season. The Tigers scored 5 runs all by the long ball- two by Cabrera and one by Brandon Inge his third of he season.

Jesse Litsch went six innings and was tagged for the loss. Jeff Miner after a shaky start in the first went 5 2/3 and recorded the win.

The Jays bats cooled off rather quickly and after the first inning did not pose a threat throughout the rest of the game. Shades of 2008 here.

Final score Tigers 5 - Jays 1. Series concludes tomorrow with an afternoon game as two rookies take the mound.

Jays Take Season Opener

2009-04-06T19:32:00.001-07:00

Despite the cold and the snow outside the Rogers Centre, inside Roy Halliday was his usual superb self through 6 innings anyways,and the Toronto bats unlike last year were red hot.

The two kids ,Lind and Snider accounted for most of the offence with Lind collecting a careeer high 6 RBI's.

\Halliday was the winner, Verlander took the loss. Final Score Toronto Blue Jays 12 Detroit Tigers 5

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2009-04-01T08:03:00.001-07:00

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Siena Triumphs in Double Overtime Win

2009-03-20T21:22:00.001-07:00

Tonight's thriller between #8 Ohio State and #9 Siena College went into double overtime with Siena pulling off the win with seconds to play. Twice during the game Siena was on the brink of defeat but came back in the dying seconds to tie. In 2OT the magic continued with Robert Moore pulling off a 3-pointer with 3.7 seconds to play. Final score
Siena College 74 - Ohio State 72. Louisville is Siena's next opponent/

Ohio State and Siena College into overtime

2009-03-20T20:52:00.001-07:00

In a hard fought game Ohio State and the Siena Saints are going into overtime at Dayton this evening. .Present score 56 -56

Natasha Richardson Dead at 45

2009-03-18T17:46:00.001-07:00

Sadly as a result of a skiing accident in Canada Natasha Richardson passed away this afternoon. Previously it had been announced that she was suffering from brain damage and had been taken off life support.

In 1998 Ms Richardson won a Tony award for her role in the musical "Cabaret". She is survived by her husband Liam Neeson and he two sons , aged 12 and 13.

Superman Comic Brings in $317,200 in Auction

2009-03-14T13:04:00.001-07:00

Action Comics No.1 or the first comic book in which Superman appears reportedly sold for $317,200 in an Internet auction.

Acquiring the rare copy was John Dolmayan, drummer for the rock band System of a Down and a dealer in rare comic books who reported that he had purchased the comic on behalf of an unidentified client.

This was one of the highest prices ever paid for a comic book. The previous owner purchased the comic in the early 50's for 35 cents.

Are E-cigarettes Safe ?

2009-03-14T08:38:00.001-07:00

First developed in China in 2004 e-cigarettes are now sold throughout the world. They might mimic smoking,by giving the user their daily nicotine fix, but are they safe?

Chinese manufacturers have solved that problem by creating an electronic cigarette, which delivers nicotine in a cigarette-like package but without the tobacco and chemical additives that are linked to cancer and other health problems.

An e-cigarette looks remarkably like the real thing and even includes a red light at one end to mimic the burning embers of a cigarette.

But while these products are slowly growing in popularity around the world, they are not approved for use as smoking-cessation aids , and it is still unclear if the amount of nicotine they deliver is safe as little or no testing has been done to determine amounts.

Newest Ghost Whisperer Episode Reveals Disturbing Trend

2009-03-13T20:57:00.001-07:00

Maybe just coincidence, in light of Jamie Kennedy's announcement today of his undying love for his co-star Jennifer Love Hewitt, but tonight's episode featured Hollywood's newest duo appearing together in almost every scene during the first 30 minutes.

This would be OK, if in reality, Mr Kennedy could act. Every phrase out of his mouth this evening sounded like a hysterical shriek. This is his attempt at emotion.

There is only one outcome if this trend continues (ever increasing silly storyline and the new soul helping team) and that is cancellation.

Jamie Kennedy and Jennifer Love Hewitt - a Ghostly Duo

2009-03-13T17:02:00.001-07:00

If you don't believe it is true - yes - Jamie and Jennifer ,co-stars on the hit series Ghost Whisperer, are now a couple as announced by Jamie on Ryan Seacrest's radio program earlier today.

Jennifer Love Hewitt recently announced her "unengagement" to Ross McCall and Kennedy is too dull to realize that this is just love on the rebound.

Check out the new pair this evening on CBS as this is not bound to last.