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Mobile Wireless Hotspot: Your Car

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autonet.jpgConnection to the net is a necessity for many people. Thanks to wifi technology, one is no longer stuck at home or in the office in order to be able to surf. Most people look for a great cafe that is also a wifi zone.

The company Autonet Mobile is taking it a step further. They’ve found a way to turn your car into a mobile hotspot. All you need is one of their portable wireless internet service units which is about the size of a notebook. Once you plug it to your car’s lighter, you’ll be able to surf, chat, email, blog and do pretty much anything you normally would online as you would at home or at the office. This is perfect for people who spend a lot of time on the road.

Don’t expect to get miracles at this point though. The bandwidth that you will have is limited. It will depend on local conditions though they guarantee that users will have access to the net in 95% of the US.

The unit price is set at US$399 with a monthly service fee of US$49 to be paid for the connection.

Santa Closets

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Around christmas time everyone seems to transform into the kids they are at heart. Suddenly no hiding place is safe since they have all become expert detectives. They always seem to find where you hid the presents.

If you are looking for a way to help keep things a surprise, try what Nashville is doing. They have Santa Closets.

No, the closets do not contain the big guy in the red suit. A Santa Closet is the term used for the self storage units that have become a favorite hiding place for many adults. Some people rent Santa Closets to store items like a new TV, iPod, recliner or boat that you hope they won’t see til Christmas day. The gifts can be any size. The important thing is that they are away from the curious fingers of the christmas detective squad.

With Santa Closets, the stash will be safe ’til you decide to put them under the tree. Just make sure to keep its location secret.

Christmas Displays

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Little Hill

Every christmas time, many places come to life with lights. There are however a few that really stand out with their christmas display, doing more than just brighten up trees. These homeowners and shopkeepers turn their christmas displays into works of art that attracts visitors from far and wide to marvel anew at the christmas stories.

Maybe the best known display is that of the family of Dan Brown in Greenville, Texas. This year’s display is made with over 500,000 lights and has expanded since his son moved into the house across the street. They don’t charge anything for people to enjoy the display, people can simply drive down the street and marvel at the beauty of this display of snowmen, trains, a giant carousel and more. They do welcome donations that people give. Any amounts they receive are used on the electricity bill. Any excess amount is used to improve and add on to the display for next year.

Of course there are lots of other families who have also become landmarks for their own areas during the holiday season. The Little family in Morgan County, Utah have put up a beautiful christmas light display since 1956. They began with carving out Mary and Joseph. Over the years they added the sheep, shepherds, the wise men, the city of Bethlehem, reindeers, candy canes and more. The Little Hill as it is called is a crowd drawer every year.

Dressing Up For The Holidays

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howtolose-yellow.jpgIf you are like most people, you probably have a wardrobe full of the little black dress. It’s perfect for all occasions; except this one. Get ready to kick your heels up and add some color to your closet. It is Christmas time after all.

Take a page from the December issue of O Magazine and brighten up your days. You’ll feel the immediate lighteinging of your spirit as you go about in your vibrantly coloured frocks. No crows hanging around this holiday season.

Instead of going for your usual somber shades, go for some reds, yellows, blues and greens. Choosing a material like satin brings an added texture. Think of it as your gift wrapping. You take the time to wrap your presents in beautiful gilt paper. Your colorful dresses go around your best gift – yourself. Isn’t that a great reason to leave the little black dress in the closet this month?

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