Monthly Archives: October 2010

Hey Y’all, Welcome to My House on the Web!

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Ken Skaggs

Welcome to me blog. I always had at least a dozen blogs that I contributed to. But now, finally, I have my own! I’m not sure exactly what I will put on here yet, but hey- it’s me and now … Continue reading →

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Top 100 Conservative Websites for 2012 by Alexa Rank
These are the top 100 conservative websites for 2012 according to Alexa, the web’s number one source for website rankings. This list is based on worldwide rankings, not US rankings. However, it should give you a general idea since almost all of these sites are solely based on conservative American politics. Not much has changed since 2011, just a little resh […]
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Is God Real? How We Can Know for a Fact
How many times have you seen videos and articles claiming to prove God’s existence or non-existence? I know I have certainly seen a ton of them. In my opinion, every single one of them, on both sides of the argument fall short. To me, it’s easy to prove, or disprove, in several ways. Apparently, for many people, it is a matter of faith (or lack of). To me, i […]
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Endorsement: Ron Paul for President 2012
That’s right. Ron Paul is the man. In all my (52) years, I have never seen such a man; a man who stands on principles, the same principles that guided our founders, and has for 40 years; a man who stands for smaller government for real, not just talking a good game like Bush did; a man who stands for the Constitution, the way it was meant to be understood, n […]
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Live Stream Video- Watch Republican Debate Live here
Tuesday November 22nd, 2011, 8PM EST. Watch the CNBC Repblican debate live right here. The topic wil be National Security. Newt Gingrich is gaining in populariry, just as his favorite topic comes up tonight. This ought to be good! If you cannot see the video player, just click here, or click here. Bookmark to:web design […]
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Feds Raid Gibson Guitar Factories for Illegal Wood (Again)
Is nothing sacred with this government? Well, apparently, fine-grained lumber such as rosewood and ebony from Madagascar is. But not Gibson guitars. Hello? OK, maybe I’m a bit biased, having been a guitar player all my life and a proud owner of several Gibson guitars. When I came across this story, I thought the brown-shirts were a little out of place- raidi […]
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Teens Vs Senior Drivers: Who’s Worse?
It’s an age-old debate (no pun intended). Which driver are safer, teens or seniors? Which age group is the most dangerous overall? We have all the facts and figures here. Every once in a while we hear a story about a senior citizen who forgot which way was up, or thought he was stepping on […]
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Free CDL Practice Tests Online with Video
Here at Driven Autos, we are not only interested in cars, but we like trucks too! Yes, a real man has a truck. And his daddy drives a semi. Who’s your daddy? Kidding aside, we thought it was worth mentioning that there are tons of free CDL tests out there, even practice questions. So, if […]
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Harmful Dangers in Automobiles
Most vehicle owners are aware of the visible risks in driving. It’s easy to see how reckless driving, distractions and intoxication can lead to a deadly accident. While it’s easy to avoid these obvious driving hazards, there are many hidden dangers lurking inside modern automobiles. Some chemicals and substances used in vehicle manufacture can cause […]
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Finance a Car the Smart Way
If you are looking for a new car, you are probably considering how you are going to get the money to pay for it. You could save up and pay cash for a new car, but most likely, you are going to end up having to get a loan. When obtaining financing for your car, […]
Sean Gray
How to Make Money on Craigslist Buying and Selling Cars and Trucks
I’ve been dabbling in this for a while now, and I have it down to science at this time. This is really working for me. In fact, For the past three months, I have averaged over $1000 in extra income by doing exactly this. I’m not going to try to sell you anything here. I’m […]
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Free Freight Quote: Any Size, Any Destination Freight Shipping
Freightraters.com is proud to present a fully automated freight rate quote software program. Just type in your starting point and destination zip codes, and that’s it. This is a professional logistics service that caters to any shipping need, and utilizes several major carriers through their network. All freight quotes are not equal. For one thing, […]
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Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) Rose 0.2% in Oct
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 – The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 0.2 percent in October from its September level, rising for the second consecutive month, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported today (Table 1). BTS, a part of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, reported […]
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Freight Rates Go Up and Down According to Season
The time of year can drastically alter your freight rates. Since supply and demand is key, at a time of year when demand is down, rates are generally cheaper. This is especially true in the construction arena, and, especially in areas where the weather is cold in the winter. For example, in Chicago, during peak […]
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Heavy Haul Freight Rates- Don’t get Ripped Off
big stuff, you need the big boys, so rates can be astronomical sometimes. It is a well known fact in the trucking industry that the best drivers are the ones doing heavy haul. The trucking companies that cover these loads are the highest rated companies as well. And, the old adage is still true- you […]
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Freight Raters Sources – Do Your Research
It pays to do some research and know the current market. These links will help you find out all the answers you need when deciding what to charge, whether you are shipping or a trucking company. / BTS / ATA / Fox Business / Reuters / eTrucker / Transport Topics / […]
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