FAQs with Merchants . . .

Live Longer... A Science? - David H. Murdock, Chairman of the Dole Food Company says it is, and he created the luxurious California Health & Longevity Institute to prove it.

"Christian Fashion" - Expresso Boutique defines it by offering a "Mustard Seed Card" with every dress, top or handbag.

"Scrapbooking Supplies" - Meet 123Inkjets, a scrapbooking supply company that started in a garage and has sold millions of products.

"Meet New People" - Wannago.com explains the difference between social networking and online dating, in this exclusive FAQ.

For Sale By Owner Tips - Real estate agents charge between 5-7%. When you sell privately, you do not need to pay this to a real estate agent. This FAQ shows why ByTheOwner.com is so popular online.

Counterfeit Handbags - "Counterfeits abound in the world of handbags and luxury goods. The World Customs Organization estimates the trade in fakes at about 7 percent of world trade."

Russian Santas & Nesting Dolls - Meet Alkota, a Russian gift manufacturer who started as a vendor on the flea market with one 4” table, who is now selling internationally.

Fur Hats - "Fur is in! Fur products are currently, and will always be, a mainstay in the fashion world." Enjoy this FAQ with BigFurHats.com

Carpet Cleaning Tips - "Always ask about referrals and if they have a list of what they do to prepare your carpets for cleaning, and what type of system do they use..." QA with Sunset Carpet Cleaning

Online Wines - "High quality fruit, carefully cultivated and hand picked at precisely the right time is just the beginning" Says Bruce Kaler of Simpatico Wine Company.

Children's Development Toys - "No matter how good a toy looks, the way it performs ‘under stress’ is often very different." Says Brian Gordon of eBeanStalk.

Shopping for Purses "What’s happening now at a great speed is manufacturers overseas will see the latest “it” bag and then duplicate the bag... Price is primarily why people would buy a knock-off purse as opposed to the real thing.." Kitsch Purses Q & A

Workers' Compensation Info "The huge benefit of the Internet is time and expense savings. The only other way to get all of this information other than the Internet is at your local law library." FAQ with WorkCompCentral

Eating Disorder Treatment - In this FAQ Monte Nido explains how you can find the right treatment center online.

Auto Insurance Quotes In this FAQ GMAC explains why you should shop around, "Each company is different so you should always check several companies to find the best rates."

Great Benefits from Energy Star Homes Rick David, a writer for Consumer-Guides said that "Energy Star homes lower monthly utility bills by at least 30 percent. Energy Star homes also have a higher resale value."

On-Hold Hell Businesses spend billions of dollars every year to make their phones ring and then put their potential new customers on “ignore.” When the phones start jangling away, they say “please hold” and mash down the hold button sending callers into “hold hell.” 

WiFi in the Neighborhood Whether it be the airport, a hotel, the local bookstore, or even Starbuck's, it's not hard to notice that WiFi is getting more and more popular. We asked Jim at WANned Technologies, Inc. a few of the in's-and-out's of Wireless Networking.

Buying Tickets Online "That game you want to go to is sold out (Superbowl, World Series), your favorite artist is coming to town and you want great seats….these are some of the reasons people buy through an online ticket service or broker." Chico at Platinum Tickets answers faqs.

Watching Movies Online MovieFlix.com answers some frequently asked questions.

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TIPS . . .

Family Fun online provides lots of ideas. Download free crafts, recipes, watch videos and get ideas for gifts and parties... AND don't forget the Holidays, now's the time to plan a fun homemade gift.

Halloween Costume Contest at Disney Family.com. Send a photo of your most original costume for a chance to win a trip to Disney World.

NEWS . . .

New Parentpedia is a new online parenting encyclopedia with lots of expert advice, tips from parents, and stories from mom's and dad's. Browse their list of Parenting Topics in a very user-friendly, easily searchable and readable format.

Google Checkout - Google launches their new Google Checkout, try it for yourself and let us know if it truly is the "fastest, safest, and most convenient way to shop online."

Merchant America San Diego - Highlights merchants in the San Diego area who wish to gain exposure online in their specific industries. It benefits consumers learning about the merchants in their local area. Montana Directory is now Live!

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