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These are my daily “Good to Know” links for 05/12/08 … please enjoy:

WiiWare is live!! | Joystiq

We know there’s little chance that the Nintendo faithful among you haven’t already circled May 12 on your calendar with your Nintendo World Championships 1990 commemorative Sharpie, but just in case, let us remind you that the WiiWare service is now live.

11-year-old gives $440 to Clinton campaign | The Times West Virginian

11-year-old Dalton Hatfield feels so strongly that Hillary Clinton should be the next president he not only sold his bicycle, but video games and anything else that “I could make money with” to donate to the former first lady’s bid for the nomination.

Not Quite Yet | RealClearPolitics

Elite opinion on the Democratic race has congealed around the idea that it is over. Clinton has no chance whatsoever to win the nomination now. I think she is nearly finished, but not quite yet.

Colossal Castle or Humble Home? Same Price ? Your Choice | DivineCaroline

From the rolling green pastures of France, to the sparkling coastline of Mexico, why live in a cramped, rat-infested junior one-bedroom when you can reign high in your very own castle?

The Get Out Clause, Manchester’s stars of CCTV cameras | Telegraph

Unable to afford a camera crew and equipment, The Get Out Clause decided to make use of the cameras seen all over British streets. Afterwards they wrote to the companies involved and asked for the footage under the Freedom of Information Act.

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Today’s Helpful Article Corner topic will be “Online Business for Beginners.”

In this day and age, people are looking to the newest markets to sell their goods, and the Internet is ripe for the picking.  Unfortunately many people don’t understand the shortfalls or even how to get started, so this week’s articles all have to do with Online Business.  From how to find a good niche to how to accept online payments, the articles below should help you on your way!

Starting an Internet business at home

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been interested in dropshipping. When I was in my early twenties, I began looking for additional ways to make money. Unfortunately, in my search I encountered many scams and disappointments along the way, but I kept my faith and eventually discovered dropshipping. [Click to Read More]

Finding great home-based business opportunities

Having the ability to work at home gives all of us options that we may not have had before. We can stay home with our children, or just be home for them when they get out of school each day. We can work full time or we can work part time from home just to supplement our income, and with so many options available in different fields, almost every one can choose to work from home if they would like, but how do you find a work at home job? With all of the scams floating in the newspapers, magazines and through email, it is certainly hard to tell what is legit. [Click to Read More]

Are there easy ways to make money online while staying at home?

It’s unfortunate that when asked if there are easy ways to make money online, most people respond with the no as their answer simply because there has been so much press about scams that target those who want to make money out of their homes. It’s rare to hear about those who succeed at working online from home, but it does happen and it is possible to make a living to support yourself or just to supplement your income by working online. [Click to Read More]

How to accept payments online

After much consideration you’ve decided to open your own store online. You’ve spent months getting your paperwork in order, finding merchandise and designing your main store front, but now you are left with one very important question…how do you accept payments online and what option are available to you? [Click to Read More]

New ways to market your small business online

If your competitors are eating away at your client base by taking out newspaper ads and sending out mass emails, you’ve already completed the first step at turning your marketing around. You’ve accepted the fact that you are losing customers. That’s hard for any online business owner to accept, even when they have the statistics staring straight back at them from their computer screen. Thankfully, with social networking websites, video websites, and an entire world at your fingertips, you can take advantage of many new and unique ways of advertising to fend off your competitors. [Click to Read More]

There you have it! Five articles to help you with your Online Business! I hope these tips help you along your way, and if you have any suggestions for HARC, please let me know!

I’m sure a lot of you out there have been seeing the cost of food rise in the stores, and if you’re someone like me who has started eating healthier, you’ve probably noticed the veggies having a pretty sharp increase in cost. Even Barack Obama said (while on a farm in Iowa):

Anybody gone into Whole Foods lately and see what they charge for arugula? I mean, they’re charging a lot of money for this stuff.

While I don’t eat arugula that often, I have noticed that the peppers I used to pay just $2 - $3 for, are now closer to $4 - $5. While it’s not a major difference, I’ve actually cut back on buying so many vegetables lately. So where am I going with all this “veggie” talk? Down to my new garden, actually!

Since I haven’t been feeling good, and since it’s been warm out, it was suggested I restart my garden that I’ve had on my balcony, except this time grow food instead of just flowers! Check out the start of my crops:

Siam Queen Thai Basil:

Flat-Leaf Italian Parsley:

Garlic Chives:

Winter Savory (This + Lamb = Best):

Kale (Mmmm… Kale):

Purple Bell Peppers:

Fresno Peppers:

San Marzano Tomatoes:

Brandywine Tomatoes:

Now… with all those out of the way, I mentioned a bit back that I got an AeroGarden and even had a pic of my Purple Basil sprout. Anyways… with my cat being bad and trying to eat it, and with it being nice outside, I thought I’d attempt to transplant the herbs to soil. Will it work? I dunno. At worst, I’m left with an empty spot I can plant flowers. At best… more food! Anyway, check ‘em out!

Purple Basil:

Italian Basil:

Mint:

Italian Parsley:

Chives:

Neat, huh? Amazingly, for the most part, the plants themselves cost less (or the same price) as the veggie in the store. So, assuming they grow well, if I can get two peppers and two tomatoes, they’ve paid for themselves and I don’t have to pick up any on shopping days! How sweet is that? Now, I did get some flowers… I can’t have a garden without Marigolds for Jess:

I’ll probably make a post in the coming days to let everyone know about the transplanting of the herbs from the AeroGarden. I figure if they live, I’ll explain what I did for others to try. If they die, well, it’s sad and I’ll explain what I attempted.

Anyway, there is the start of my garden! Pretty cool, I think! Now all I have to do is take care of it and see if we get some payoff!!

These are my daily “Good to Know” links for 05/04/08 … please enjoy:

The 10 Most Creative Mario Paint Compilations | Kezins

You know the saying ?Classics never die?, and when you have Mario Paint addicts out there, their work will always be appreciated. Listed below are the ?Most Creative Mario Paint Compilations?.

How scientists plan to recreate the Big Bang with the 7,000-ton Atlas detector | the Mail

This huge tangle of wires and metal is the kind of machine scientists have been dreaming of for generations: one that will take them back 13billion years to the dawn of time and the Big Bang.

The man who grew a finger | BBC NEWS

Mr Spievak re-grew his finger tip. He used a powder - or pixie dust as he sometimes refers to it while telling his story. Mr Speivak's brother Alan - who was working in the field of regenerative medicine - sent him the powder.

Central Washington offers the ultimate act of sportsmanship | ESPN

In a world of spoiled players and ego-maniac coaches, it's nice to see a college softball player display an act of sportsmanship we can all point to and say, "That's how the game should be played".

2008 Cherry Blossom Timelapse | Brooklyn Botanic Garden

This timelapse was created by Dave Allen, BBG's Web Manager, from over 3,000 digital photos, one taken every 3 minutes from April 18 to April 26, 2008, of Brooklyn Botanic Garden's famed Cherry Walk.

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