Vintage Hood Ornaments

The Vicking (top left) is from a 1960 Rover 100. The full sized winged lady (lower left) is from a 1929 Graham and the two-toned Indian head (top center) is from a 1962 Pontiac.

How I Recycle

Thanks to Aurelio Delacruz

Several years ago I watched an episode of “Oprah” and she was focusing on plastic bags. The show told viewers how bags stay in the ocean and build up in our natural resources. It definitely inspired me to switch to green bags and to start recycling my old paper and plastic containers.

I am happy to keep the bags out of the oceans and landfills. However I have discovered how much I love my green bags and now I get so angry when I forget to bring them into the store with me. They are so convenient and can put so much more into them. I am able to bring all of my groceries into the house with only one or two loads instead of taking four or five.

The neighborhood where I live focuses on green living. Our home was built to be energy efficient and we have a recycling truck that comes to pick up our plastic and paper products. Our area has made recycling much easier. I feel better because I'm helping to contribute to the health of our planet and I expect to see home energy savings through new green technologies. Our heating bill is much lower in our new home than it was in our old one and my new washing machine is saving us money on our water bill with the help of JUSTENERGY rates .

The Car Of My Dreams

One of the things on my "wish list" is a Land Rover! I like everything about it: the look and style, the comfort and the great engine. They're a tough vehicle and take well to on-road and off-road driving. It's rugged in what it can do, but still offers the riding comfort of of a car.

Maybe a BMW M3 is your preference for a great ride. It has lots of electronic controls and is available as a sedan, coupe or convertible. The V-8 engine and dual-clutch transmission make it a driver's dream.

Have you ever thought about looking into the GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid or the Mazda Mazda2 Touring car? You'll win with either car for looks, performance and engine.

Wind Turbines: Energy Of The Future?

Is climate change affecting wind turbines as a source of power? Wind, a power source of the green energy movement, seems to be dying down across the United States. and the cause may be global warming.

Sandra Pryor, an atmospheric scientist at Indiana University says there's been a jump in the number of low or no wind days in the Midwest and wind measurements show wind speeds falling along/east of the Mississippi River. Texas and parts of the Northern Plains don' t show as much slowing. Northern Maine, western Montana, Michigan and Georgia show some of the biggest drops in wind speed.

One of the things Pryor said that can slow wind speeds are changing conditions such as growing trees or buildings being erected near the wind gauges. These can skew data. Several other experts agree that there are signs of decreasing wind speeds and that global warming is probably the cause.

Go Global

As a business, you need to get as much of the market as you can especially in this recovering economy and one way to do this is by going global. If you haven't already expanded you business into foreign outlets, now is the time to get started. But, how will you interact with countries that use a different language? You can use the services of a translation company to bridge this gap.

Übersetzungsbüro means translation company in German and translia.com is the company that can help you translate 24/7. To get a quote, upload the files that you want translated and get a free quote. Your files will be translated in the same format as written so nothing will be lost, as they say, in the translation. With three levels of translation services, you'll find on that fits into your budget with quick turn around time.

Spruce Up Your Mailbox

With spring just around the corner, many people are thinking about sprucing up outside their house and one way to get a great change is with classic mailboxes. Get the unusual and stand out from the rest of your neighbors.

Gaines mailboxes offer a great selection including wall and post mount mailboxes and address plaques. Your order ships within 24 hours, always with free shipping and sale prices on the entire inventory. Keystone mailboxes are for those who want to spend a little more to get the unusual. With polished brass, antique bronze or satin nickle accents, you'll be very pleased with your purchase. Green? White? Charcoal? Almond? There's a color to match everyone's decor.

Are Late Night Workouts Effective?

The night is young, and yet you feel that you have some energy that you just have to let out. Problem is, your gym is already closed and you cannot make too much noise as most people are already asleep. Here are some late night workouts that you can do to help you release all that pent up energy and tone your body as well.

Lunges – these are great for core training. The added pressure of not creating too much noise will force you to perform the lunges slowly. This will increase the effort required in each execution, which in turn challenge your sense of balance and coordination. Start the lunges by stepping one leg forward by two feet. Lower your body by bending the other leg perpendicularly at the knees. Both your knees should be bent at the end of the execution. Exhale as you push yourself back to starting position. Keep in mind to maintain a straight back throughout the exercise.

Squats – these exercises are perfect for training the glutes and hamstrings. Stand up with your stomach pushed in and your feet spread as wide as your hips. Tighten your core muscles as you inhale and lower yourself by bending at the knees. Stop when your knees are perpendicular to the floor. Exhale as you go back to starting position. Same as with lunges, doing these exercises slowly will help increase the intensity of the training and challenge your balance.

Push-ups – this is a very easy routine to do, but can work a wide range of muscles in the body including the pectorals, abdominals, and other shoulder muscles. Lie face down on the floor and place your arms slightly wider than shoulder’s length, with your hands on the floor beside your face. Exhale as you push yourself up until your arms are stretched out but not locked. Inhale as you go back to starting position, making sure you have a 2-inch clearance off the floor.

These exercises are very simple, yet the concentration and time required doing a quiet, careful execution would be enough to get those muscles pumped and eliminate all that nervous energy.

***check with a medical professional before starting any diet/exercise program***

Fun! Fun! Fun In The Sun

Wind, water and waves! The perfect thing for the person who likes the outdoor. If you're a surfer, you're probably interested in what's new in surfing apparel! Long sleeves, pocket tees, hoodies and more in all the colors of the rainbow. Looking for a hat or a bra/cami combo? You'll find these and more including shorts. "A Shore Thing" is the place to shop online for all these items at fabulous prices.

When you're heading for the sand and surf, how about carrying your beach apparel in a logo drawstring backpack? They come in great colors and four designs. Looking for a fishing shirt with a logo on the front and back? You'll find that too.

Keep Your Mail Safe

You're in real trouble if your mail isn't safe and secure. What would happen if your mail blew away? "I never got it" doesn't go over well once an account has been turned over to a collection agency for non-payment. With Whitehall mailboxes your mail will be protected.

Whitehall products are made from top quality materials and all mailboxes are shipped free. Available in wall mount and post mount or streetside, these boxes come with low price protection and a no hassle return policy. Not sure what you want? Customer service will provide you with information to make a great choice!