Monthly Archives: July 2011

My Custom Logo Design Project

Posted on July 31, 2011 | Leave a comment

I decided a long time ago that I wanted to be a graphic designer. I picked a school that would work best for my situation and got to work at finishing my degree. During school, we were assigned different projects. One project we had to get done was coming up with a custom logo design for a business we were told about. At first, I didn’t know where to start. I brainstormed some ideas and started sketching out some possibilities. I finally came up with a custom logo design that I thought would look pretty good. I got done with my design and it was time to turn into my professor. After a couple of days, he stood in front of the class and gave some really positive feedback.

He said that there was something that he didn’t tell us. The business he told us to make a custom logo for was an actual business and they really needed a logo. He showed the owners of the business all of the logos that we designed and they were going to pick their favorite and buy it from whoever came up with it. We were all excited to hear who the winner would be. After a long pause, he told us the results. It came down to two kids in the class and me. I was shocked. It ended up not being me that won, but I was very honored that I was the top 3 pick.

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James And His AK74 Airsoft Gun

Posted on July 29, 2011 | Leave a comment

There was a bit of a family crisis at my house last week. Ok, it wasn’t really a crisis for everyone, but it was a crisis for my son James. He is 5, and his prized possession is an AK74 airsoft gun I got him for his birthday. He thinks it is the greatest thing on earth. Anytime he is at home, he’s got his airsoft gun on him, strapped to his back with a little sling he made out of a belt. It’s pretty cute. I think he likes to imagine that he is protecting the house, or something.

On Monday, my wife started cleaning the house after James went to bed. He had left his airsoft gun on the couch, and as my wife was cleaning she accidentally knocked it off. It landed on the hardwood floor and broke. She had me take a look at it, but it wasn’t fixable. The next morning, my wife gave James the bad news. She told him it was an accident, and that she was sorry. James said that it was okay, but I could tell he was trying not to cry. He was clearly devastated. Later that day, I went to the store I originally got the airsoft gun at, but they no longer carried it. Thankfully, I was able to find it online. I even ordered overnight shipping. I couldn’t bear seeing James this sad. The next day, James was reunited with his beloved AK74 airsoft gun, and all was well in our house again.

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I Have a Need for Payroll Services Utah

Posted on July 29, 2011 | Leave a comment

When my son decided to start his own sporting goods business, he went through all of the expected steps to be ready for the grand opening. He selected and purchased his inventory, and he purchased space in the local mall. He established a marketing strategy and hired a marketing consultant. He initially needed about one hundred employees so he could keep each shift well-covered. One thing he didn’t anticipate was the need for payroll services, but he quickly realized he needed to find a good resource for payroll. Since he was new to the marketplace, he didn’t really know which company to use. He did internet searches for “Payroll Services Utah,” and he talked to other mall merchants.

The search for “Payroll Services Utah” yielded several options. Some companies catered just to small businesses, but most offered their services to companies of all sizes. Steven found a payroll service company that met his needs. The company maintains all the financial employee records that are required by the federal government. They carry the responsibility for determining the working eligibility of employees who are from other countries. Most important to Steven, though, is the fact that he can just submit the work hours for each employee, and the payroll services company cuts and mails the pay checks. They also offer the option of direct deposit, and they handle all the paperwork associated with this convenience. Their services are equally valuable at tax time, when they generate year-end earnings statements and mail them to employees. Using a payroll service company has freed Steven to concentrate on running and building his business.

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Great Programs For Drug Rehab Utah Has To Offer

Posted on July 29, 2011 | Leave a comment

I had a roommate that went to beauty school. For her job she worked at one of the drug rehab Utah has to offer. There were all kinds of people there. Young kids, older people, and even celebrities. Drug rehab Utah centers are some of the best in the country. People come from all over to come here to Utah. There are a few, like the one she worked at, up in the mountains far away from any kind of civilization. There are some that are right down town in the cities of Utah as well. There are some rehab places down in southern Utah in the desert.

My brother-in-law is a counselor at one of those down there in the middle of nowhere.It is great that some people choose to go to rehab centers. Some kids don’t choose to go, but their parents put them there. Other people are court ordered to go to rehab instead of jail. There is much success with the people that graduate from their rehab centers here in Utah. A lot of them get to go out and go skiing in the winter, or boating in the summer time. It is just very important that they keep themselves busy and surrounded by good people. That makes this process much easier.

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Milwaukee Power Drills Are Reliable

Posted on July 28, 2011 | Leave a comment

Why is a brand so important? Usually any company with a notable brand usually has a notable track record. Since 1924, Milwaukee Tools has been focused on building the best, highest quality tools in America; and the reason they are such a successful company is the fact they have maintained and executed that focus since the time the company was first conceived. Milwaukee power drills are tough and reliable. You know what else great companies do, they make products that aren’t only reliable but are also affordable. Milwaukee power drills are both.

One of the worst experiences a builder can have or Joe Shmoe working around the house, is having a drill bit or the drill altogether break down. With quality comes thorough testing, and that’s another element to the Milwaukee name: they build tools that have been tested and tested again and they have been made durable as a result.

Don’t put your trust in other brands who haven’t perfected their product. The brand of Milwaukee has been working for almost a century at making power tools truly powerful. A quality tool set can be very expensive, and Milwaukee believes that the cost of being able to fix your own stuff should be fully worth the price.

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Benefits of Tranquility Bath Salts

Posted on July 28, 2011 | Leave a comment

Many people enjoy a nice, relaxing bath as the perfect way to unwind at the end of a long, hard day. If your favorite way to relax and unwind is by taking a long bubble bath, you might consider looking into purchasing tranquility bath salts, which mix the benefits of aromatherapy with the indulgence of a relaxing bath. Tranquility bath salts usually offer some type of relaxing scent, such as lavender, and are designed to be added to your bath water. The bath salts dissolve and leave you soaking in fragrant, calming water.

There are many different types of bath salts that you can purchase for many different moods. Some types of bath salts are designed for calming effects, while other types of bath salts are designed for other moods, such as setting up a romantic evening, energizing your body by using citrus scents, and many other types of functions. One of the easiest ways to learn about the types of bath salts on the market is by doing a little bit of research online about the types of aromatherapy scents that are available and the types of function that each smell is designed to promote. You can also find out about the availability of different types of bath salts.

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Automotive Tools That Every Garage Needs

Posted on July 28, 2011 | Leave a comment

There are many automotive tools that a lot of people would love to have but here is a list of some essential pieces that every garage needs to repair a car.

The first tools that you will need will be wrenches. No garage is complete without a set of wrenches. These will be used a lot and will help you get into any area that you are trying to fix.

The next tools that are essential are screwdrivers. You will need many different heads to fit all different sizes and shapes. There are some screwdrivers that may not be used all that much so just get the main ones and then build up your supply as time goes on.

Thirdly you will have to have a tool chest. This can be as simple or complex as you want but you need a place to store and organize your automotive tools. If the tools aren’t organized and you can’t find them, then you won’t use them. So keep them organized and tucked away until you need them.

The last few things you will need will be cleaning supplies. You want to make sure that your tools stay in good condition by cleaning them. This will help to extend the life of your tools.

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Flipping Websites 101

Posted on July 28, 2011 | Leave a comment

In the United States today, there is great revenue to be made in the real estate market. With property values at some of their lowest seen in the past 10 years, both first time home buyers and seasoned investors alike can purchase properties for extremely low prices, then rent them out to tenants while they wait for the real estate industry to recover from the disastrous events of 2007 and 2008. One of the most interesting process today is called home flipping, where an investor will purchase a property, make the necessary renovations to improve it, then place it back on the market and sell it for a profit!

While flipping homes is a great way for real estate investors to make a quick dime, flipping websites is a great way for web designers to make money in the e-commerce industry. Flipping websites works much like flipping homes does in the real estate market. First, the web designer or investor will purchase a website for a low price. This website is most likely not functional at all, but has a great domain name or web address. Then, using web design skills, the investor will build the site up to be functional and sell it to an e-commerce business owner for a profit!

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Shopping For Womens Hunting Apparel

Posted on July 28, 2011 | Leave a comment

My uncle loves to hunt. He goes out every hunting season and gets ready to hunt whatever he can. When it is the off season, he gets his tools and weapons ready to go out again. He built a shooting range on his property that he practices on so that he can be even more prepared when he goes out and hunts for real. He has all sorts of hunting gear and apparel. He even has womens hunting apparel so that my aunt will maybe one day give in and go with him.

I have been to hunting stores with my uncle, and he has made me pick out womens hunting apparel that I thought my aunt would like so that she would wear it and go out with him hunting one day soon. There are all types of clothes for women. They fit nice and snug and don’t look bad at all. There are camouflage pants, jackets, and hats for women. The hats even have a place for a pony tail to go through so you can keep your hair up and out of your face. There is a lot of gear you have to take hunting, but when it comes to hunting apparel, that is the most fun to pick out coming from a woman’s point of view. My aunt eventually did go hunting with him and she work the womens hunting apparel that I picked out for her to wear.

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Womens Hunting Apparel for the Hunter’s Wife

Posted on July 28, 2011 | Leave a comment

When I married my husband, I married a hunter. I was never involved in hunting but, this gave me an excuse to try something new. I decided that I wanted to go hunting. We did all the scouting, shopping, and prep for the Spike Elk Hunt. As a girl, I had to ask the obvious question of What am I going to wear?

I had to go shopping for some womens hunting apparel. I really didn’t know where to start but, I was pleasantly surprised by the selection of womens hunting apparel at the sporting goods store. This stuff was designed just for women. I was afraid that I would have to wear my husband’s camouflage pants but I was able to find everything I needed. I bought women’s camouflage pants that were comfortable and warm, fitted under armour shirts both long and short sleeve, a blaze orange jacket and matching hat, warm gloves that actually fit my small hands, and a very cool backpack all made specifically for women. I found that the women’s gear fit me just as my regular clothes would have. The clothes weren’t bulky and uncomfortable; rather they were warm and fit me very well.

On the hunt, I had no problem looking the part of a hunter. Thanks to my newly acquired wardrobe, I truly looked like I belonged out there with the boys.

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