Copyright 2005 Donovan BaldwinThere's another term for it, but I prefer OPGI for three reasons:1. Nobody's ever heard of it and it arouses curiosity,2. I think it's more complimentary to the people involved,3. It's less likely to turn people off than "swipe" file.So what DOES OGPI stand for?It stands for Other People's Good Ideas.Let me ask you a blunt question. Just how creative are you? Do yo. . .

What Is Electronic-Data-Interchange?

Electronic-Data-Interchange, or EDI is a method of computer to computer exchange of various types of information. While many people know of the internet and the World Wide Web as communication methods, the electronic-data-interchange is much similar. It allows the transfer of data from one place to the next with very minimal need for people to get involved. Today, the Electronic-Data-Interchang. . .

What is a Pyramid Scheme?

What is a Pyramid Scheme?By Brad Schneiderhttp://www.bradsblog.netMost people these days have heard of the term “Pyramid Scheme”, but not everyone knows quite what the term refers to. Pyramids are businesses that involve earning money from those who are beneath you in the pyramid. Many of these businesses are perfectly legitimate, and one can be quite successful without recruiting anyone else. . . .

What Are Reasonable Window Tint Prices?

What are reasonable window tint prices?Oddly, this is a even harder subject than explaining how window film works. The price for a car tint can vary dramatically from the cheapest fly-by-night tint shop from $100 to the luxury tint shop's $400 or more or merely $80 for a DIY car tint kit. For each of these situations, the price can be considered reasonable. If we really break it down, a reas. . .

Website Value - What's Your Business' Website Worth?

If you were asked to put a value on your website what would it be? Perhaps you paid a small fortune and commissioned a top design agency to build it. It would still be worth at least what you paid for it, right? It's a sad fact that a great number of websites are worthless. They give no value to their owners and are little more than a drain on resources. Would it surprise you if your website wa. . .

Web Hosting Basics

If you have decided you or your company is in need of a website, you will have to purchase web hosting services from a hosting company. There are many different web-hosting companies to choose from, and they can easily be found on the internet. If you do a quick search for them in any search engine, you will find that there are almost too many to count. Choosing the company that is right for yo. . .

Web Articles: Gathering Information

One of the best things about the web is that you can find information on any subject through the various web articles that are out there. You can find things on the most obscure topics as well as in-depth detail on some of the most important issues of our time. What is nice is that information is available 24 hours a day, every day of the week and every day of the year. When you need them, web . . .

Wallace & Gromit’s “Curse of the Were-Rabbit”

If you’re in the mood to laugh yourself silly, Wallace & Gromit’s “Curse of the Were-Rabbit” is a jolly good show for the whole family. It’s about a dimwitted inventor named Wallace and his sidekick dog, Gromit, coming up with a solution to the flurry of rabbits destroying the community’s vegetable gardens. If something isn’t done quickly, the townspeople will have nothing to show for at the to. . .

Volkswagen Parts: Getting the Real Deal

The growth of the counterfeits parts industry is causing problems for motorists, suppliers, manufacturers, and governments from around the world. Just how bad is the problem? For starters, the manufacturing and distribution of counterfeit car parts is a multi billion dollar per year business. Car owners from the Kia to the Camaro and from the Geo to the Golf, and every make and model in between. . .

VOIP-Voice Over IP at Home: Is it Right for You?

VOIP AT HOMEWhat is VoIP?Chances are you've heard of VoIP, or "voice over Internet." If not, you will soon, as major phone companies are now trying to get in on the action. Why? VoIP allows users to make phone calls using their high-speed Internet connection. This essentially translates into "free" long distance, or, depending on set-up, unlimited long distance for a low set price for the servi. . .

The Internet is an absolute goldmine of information, but knowing where to start and how to judge the accuracy of the information you access is a skill that can be learnt in no time. A golden rule of Internet research is to always begin at the beginning and that usually means tracking down the most official site related to the information you need. In the case of immigration, the most official s. . .

Have you ever noticed that when you are on vacation time goes by rapidly? According to my calculations (and I'm the first to admit I didn't do well in calculus), the average minute during vacation time is less than 20 seconds. This is one reason time goes by so quickly on vacation.The other reason, as everyone knows, is that during a vacation week there are no days beginning with the letter “T.” Now, you know why your vacation went by so quickly this summer. There are always reasons if you are willing to dig hard enough.Now, if this is true, the question plaguing my mind is: where does all . . .

How to make great Chocolate Gourmet Caramel Apples

Do you want to make yummy chocolate caramel apples, but don't know where to start. Well, its quite simple. Simply start with the following:Granny Smith apples2 Large bag of Kraft caramel squaresPopsicle sticks2 Bag of Milk Chocolate Candy Melts from Michael's Craft storeNutsWash apples thoroughly and add sticks. Melt caramel squares in microwave. Dip apples in caramel and let dry for 15 minutes. Add nuts to apples (optional.) Then melt chocolate and pour into plastic pastry bag. Add twist tie to top of pastry bag and snip tiny hole at the end of the bag. Strip apples with chocolate and. . .

Inexpensively Protect Your Automotive Investment with a C...

You’ve just purchased your dream car. After many months (or even years) of saving, you are now driving home from the car dealership and you suddenly realize, “How am I going to protect my new investment”. If you don’t have the luxury of keeping your car inside of a garage, a car cover will help protect your automobile, both the exterior and interior of your vehicle. Even if you do keep your car in a garage, but don’t drive it very often, a car cover is still quite beneficial. It will keep dust particles from sticking to you vehicle and potentially damaging your car’s paint job. A car cover . . .