NEWS FLASH: Stores closing

Linens 'n' Things in the United States and Canada has gone bankrupt as you probably know. Today on the news, Circuit City is on the verge of bankruptcy, they own Best Buy, the Source and Future Shop.

With Christmas coming beware of any purchases at any of these stores especially gift cards, you may lose all your money, like a lot did with the SAAN store gift cards etc.

FYI. Before you do any holiday shopping, or get stuck with any unused or not honorable gift cards, take a look at the list below. Keep these stores in mind, you wouldn't want to purchase a gift card for someone that won't be able to use it!! If you have any "gift cards" from these stores, make sure you use them, or you will lose them !

Watch those store money cards and gift cards... and credit slips!

Stores that informed the Security Exchange of closing plans between October 2008 and January 2009.

Ann Taylor- 117 stores nationwide are to be shuttered
Bombay closing remaining stores
Cache will close all stores
Circuit City stores... most recent
Dell closing 140 stores
Dillard's to close some stores
Disney closing 98 stores and will close more after January.
Eddie Bauer to close stores 27 stores and more after January
Ethan Allen closing down 12 stores.
Footlocker closing 140 stores more to close after January
GAP closing 85 stores
Home Depot closing 15 stores 1 in NJ (New Brunswick)
J. Jill closing all stores
JC Penney closing a number of stores after January
K B Toys closing 356 stores
Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, and Catherine's to close 150 store nationwide
Levitz closing down remaining stores
Linens and Things closing all stores
Lowes to close down some stores
Macys to close 9 stores after January
Movie Galley Closing all stores
Pacific Sunware closing stores
Pep Boys Closing 33 stores
Piercing Pagoda closing all stores
Pier 1 Imports closing 25 stores
Sharper Image closing down all stores
Sprint/Nextel closing 133 stores
Talbots closing down all stores
Whitehall closing all stores
Wickes Furniture closing down
Wilson Leather closing down all stores
Zales closing down 82 stores and 105 after January

Read the news here!

I want a massage chair!

My friend bought herself a massage chair worth $6000 about 2 years ago. She hardly uses it anymore because of her hectic schedule. When I tried it, I loved it! As soon as I got home, I told my husband I want one.

My husband found something cheaper on the internet. He found Takemi Select . They are offering up to 75% off as part of their Christmas sale. I really, really wanted one!

Ebay Opens information to Taxman [CRA]

I've always thought that my pro-blogging income is tax free! Hehehe... Well, not for long... once the Government finds a way to get hold of our online's source of income, the happy days are over!

Please read....

"As more Canadians buy and sell online, retailer eBay Canada says it expects to disclose information on its so-called "power sellers" to Canada Revenue Agency this week.

The release of data is in response to a ruling by the Federal Court of Appeal last April.

The court ordered eBay to turn over to the tax agency the names and gross sales figures of Canadians who earn at least $1,000 a month from online sales for three straight months.

In a recent letter to affected customers, eBay said it strenuously objects to the federal requests, but it must comply.

In 2006, Revenue Canada started looking into whether power sellers had reported all their eBay earnings on their 2004 and 2005 income taxes.

It's estimated about 32,000 Canadians make all or part of their income selling on eBay.

Meantime, many more Canadians are shopping online, with 2007 sales rising to $12.8 billion, Statistics Canada says."

SOURCE

Better to be prepared

A friend of mine loves to travel by land. They wouldn’t mind being on the road for practically the whole day. And their kids have gotten used to it that they don’t complain. The only problem with road trips is in finding a mechanic or auto shop in case of car problem. Their last trip on I-15, they made it a habit to remember auto body shops corona, just in case.

Q & A [ 8 ]

Holiday cards: Will you be sending out Holiday/Christmas cards this season? Or will you be like me — I’m NOT sending them for the seventh year in a row.
Yes! I just got my personalized Christmas cards and it's all ready to go.

Bloggers: Besides your own, give me a great blog to read...
Writing on Air by Jim Paredes [a Filipino artist]

Sunday Fun: What kind of fun are you having this Sunday?
Shopping!

Fill in the blank: I could really do with some body massage right now.

Wants and needs: I want a massage, I need some sleep. How about you?
I want a new computer and I need to clean up the basement.

Goonies, Ghostbusters, Gremlins, Get Smart: What is your favorite movie whose title begins with the letter G?
Ghost starring Demi Moore

If you had to: If you had to could you be a Secret Service agent assigned to the White House?
No. I'd give my life for my family, my kids... but I don't think I can give up my life for a politician. I just hate them!

Code name: Okay, let’s stretch the imagination here a little bit, but if YOU were a member of the Presidential family, what code name do you think the Secret Service would give you?
The Tiger.

Charity hair: Would you ever/have you ever cut your hair and donated it?
Never thought about doing it so the answer is No.

Emotional: I think I’m pretty transparent; I wear my emotions on my sleeve. What about you?
I'm sensitive but I don't think I'm emotional. Does it make sense?

Questions are from That's my Answer!

Bank Account

Donating casino chips

THIS MAY COME AS A SURPRISE TO THOSE OF YOU NOT LIVING IN LAS VEGAS , BUT THERE ARE MORE CATHOLIC CHURCHES THAN CASINOS.

NOT SURPRISINGLY, SOME WORSHIPERS AT SUNDAY SERVICES WILL GIVE CASINO CHIPS RATHER THAN CASH WHEN THE BASKET IS PASSED.

SINCE THEY GET CHIPS FROM MANY DIFFERENT CASINOS, THE CHURCHES HAVE DEVISED A METHOD TO COLLECT THE OFFERINGS.

THE CHURCHES SEND ALL THEIR COLLECTED CHIPS TO A NEARBY FRANCISCAN MONASTERY FOR SORTING AND THEN THE CHIPS ARE TAKEN TO THE CASINOS OF ORIGIN AND CASHED IN.







THIS IS DONE BY THE CHIP MONKS.

YOU DIDN'T EVEN SEE IT COMING DID YOU? LOL!

Finding the perfect gift

Christmas is just around the corner. Are you done with your Christmas shopping? Or you haven’t even started yet like me? Well, if you are an online shopper, here’s a tip for you.

Shop at ShopWiki.com. They got a huge selection of anything and everything that is on sale from a variety of store! If you want to buy jewelry and watches for a special family member, they got selection for both men and women. They also have books, movies, music, clothing and memorabilia, computers and software and other electronic items. Need to buy gift for your niece or nephew? They also got toys, board games and video games!

ShopWiki.com got a huge selection to help you find that perfect gift for all types of people in your life.

Q & A [7]

Have you ever quit smoking or tobacco use? How did you do it?
~ I didn't have to. I don't smoke.

Do you suffer from SAD? [the wintertime blues]
~ Not really... as long as I am with my family, then everyday is a challenge.

Do you stay up late? Or are you an early bird?
~ I'm a night person and not a morning riser... but I need to sleep early on days when I have to work.

What is on your To Do List for the month of November?
~ Cleaning up the basement! and do some Christmas shopping.

So, tell us, do you crack/click your knuckles? Yes I know I shouldn’t but of course I do.
~ Nope. Never!

How do you cook your potatoes? Roast? Boiled? Baked? What’s your favourite way?
~ Boiled.

So, we know how you like your potatoes BUT how do you like your eggs?
~ Sunny side-up.

Raindrops on roses. Whiskers on kittens. So, tell us, a la Julie Andrews, what are your favourite things?
~ My favorite thing is my DSLR!!! Can't live without it! Next best thing is my computer!

When was the last time you overslept? Were you late for anything important?
~ So far, I've never been late for anything important! I always make sure I have time to spare.

Autumn has really hit hard this week. So, tell us, what do you like about autumn?
~ I love fall colors! And we love to drive around just to admire the fall colors.

From That's My Answer