I have always felt that MapMuse has been under appreciated and not full understood. Until today. Lisa Handke of the Budget Travel Examiner wrote a very complimentary review of MapMuse.com. As I read I said to myself…finally! someone who clearly understand what MapMuse can do. I know some of the fault lies within MapMuse. It does require a visitor to spend sometime on the site to fully understand all that can be done on MapMuse.com. But I couldn’t have said it better. Lisa very nicely and succinctly highlighted all the key and powerful features of MapMuse. Thank you Lisa Handke!
Here is the link to her article.
http://tinyurl.com/y8wojbd
My wife and I have fallen in love with Danish design. Several months ago we purchased a ranch home in Reston VA build in the 70’s and are having a great time furnishing the home and searching for Danish Modern bargains. Between Craigslist and Ebay we have found wonderful bargains of vintage Danish Modern furniture. We found a set of dining room chairs by Niels Moller and a pair of club chairs by Jens Risom! They were a bargain. It was helpful that we also found a great re-upholsterer who does great work at very affordable prices.
I have discovered that you must move extremely fast and be a bit lucky to find a treasure at a great price.
As an example a set of chairs popped up on Craigslist that looked very nice. The owner did not attribute the piece to any Danish designer. I immediately emailed him back. The owner called back in about an hour letting me know that I was one of the first to email and that he had dozens of responses wanting to buy the chairs site unseen (except for the photo on Craigslist). I got in my car and drove to the other side of DC and found his home which was a plantation house build in the 1700s. In fact it was on the National Historic Preservation list and was owned at one point by Martha Washington’s family and also one of the many places that George Washington slept!. Of course the house was finished in period antique. He showed me around a bit. It was quite a treat to just see his home and furnishings! We went upstairs to a refinished attic room and I helped him move the chairs down. They were even better looking in person and in perfect condition except for a couple of stains on the seats. The chairs belonged to his wife before he was married. That explained why he had them in a 1700’s period home.
He told me about all the emails he had received and commented that he probably charged to little. If I remember correctly I think it was $150 for 6 chairs, 2 of which were arm chairs. When I got home I researched the Danish Modern chairs through the markings on the bottom of the chairs and found out that they were designed by Niel Moller. They are still manufactured to this day and his designs can be found at
http://www.jlm.dk/
Here is photo of the arm chair
Niels Moller designed "Style 64 armchair"
I also came across a wonderful blog that very succinctly explains the recent popularity of Danish Modern Design; Clean lines, great craftsmanship, comfortable, rich woods, and simplicity. I’m not sure why this style is not more popular although as mentioned in this article it is becoming a very hot market.
The link to the article is
http://jcamillieri.wordpress.com/about/danish-modern-like-a-clean-black-dress/
In our search for Antique stores that sell Danish Modern I have added Antique stores that specialize in Danish Modern and Mid-Century Modern to the MapMuse website .
The direct link to that page is:
http://find.mapmuse.com/interest/danish-modern-antique-stores
If you know of a store we are missing please add it. When traveling I am anxious to visit these stores.
Let me know if you have recently discovered the beauty of Danish Modern Design. I would love to read about why you became attracted and any collection stories you may have.
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Published on August 1, 2009 in:
Fuels
It is true that conventional fuel is quite expensive. The rising costs of traditional fuels are causing a hole in the pockets of fuel users. On the other hand, biodiesel can be produced quite easily. You don’t need to invest a lot to establish the setup. People with fair idea and information can themselves follow the processes involved in it and get enough amount of gas in order to fulfill their requirements. The added advantage is the zero impact on the environment.
Alternative fuel is in discussion all over. For many people, bio fuels are the only way to save the future and control the consequences caused by foreign oil. Opponents of this view argue that excess of bio fuels may create serious food crunch in the world. They feel that these fuel options may lead to food scarcity in many parts of the world. Also, they believe that it may prove bad for the fossil fuels as well.
For more details on Biodiesel Gas Stations Locations in USA, please visit Mapmuse’s bio-diesel gas stations or biodiesel fuel stations section.
Who doesn’t love at least some part of the County Fair….food, rides, animals, agriculture. There is something for everyone. In addition to County Fairs there are also State Fairs and many local community fairs as well. They start in the summer and usually go through the fall. To help you find fairs in your area MapMuse has scoured the web searching for information about Fairs and there location. Use the link below to find County Fairs, State Fairs and local Community Fairs in your area or where you are traveling. Have fun!
http://find.mapmuse.com/interest/county-fairs
Published on July 24, 2009 in:
Fuels
Various European and American countries are successfully in using alternative natural fuels. The tendency to restrict the usage of fuel-driven vehicles is considered an effective way to control the harmful impacts of gasoline residue. Several reasons are contributing for popularizing of alternative fuels. The sudden upsurge in the prices of traditional fuel options and higher taxation rates has compelled people to move away from the use of traditional fuelsl. In addition, the awareness of the adverse effect of gasoline on the environment has raised questions. As a result, many people are using alternative fuel vehicles these days. Here, alternative fuel vehicle are automobiles or vehicles that do not use petroleum or diesel to run. With the increasing technology, several hybrid vehicles can be seen running on roads. Most hybrid vehicles make use of internal combustion and electric power to run.
Alternative fuels are available in different forms. Battery electric cars use rechargeable batteries, which store the chemical energy and cause zero emission. Biodiesel is another great alternative fuel and it is predominantly popular in the rural areas by farmers. Nowadays, air cars are emerging as a compatible option as they cause zero emission and thus, there is absolutely no maintenance cost. CNG stations are another source of natural gas which is becoming extremely popular.
Pawnshops or online pawn shops are a kind of business that offers financial loans to needy people in exchange of a product of value. The concept of local pawn shop is to offer loans to people without the hassle of deposit documents. In this system of loan, people can bring in something of value that they own and keep it as a security. In turn, the pawnbroker or owner of the pawnshop pledges to lend money to a borrower against the security.
This is an easy system of borrowing money. Pawning is cheaper and faster than the conventional loans, as you don’t need to submit any documents. The greatest advantage of using this method is flexibility. Borrowers can redeem their security at any point by simply repaying the loan and the interest amount. These days, many online pawnshops offer the facility to exchange any gold product in exchange of cash with value added services.
If a borrower fails to repay the loan money in the estimated time, he/she can extend the duration of the loan period to further six months. However, different pawnshops have different policies regarding this facility. What makes this system different from traditional borrowing method is saving on the cost of sale. Another great benefit of pawn shops is that this method of borrowing money does not affect one’s credit.
Swap meets are the ideal place to find unbeatable prices on great stuff. These markets can help buyers to find unique items, products, and antiques, at the right price. But, do you know where to look for finding the best swap meets? The best method is by looking through local publications. Usually, local publication such as listed classified give a lot of information on swap meets. They generally publish the exact date, time and venue for such events. So you can plan ahead to attend such meets to get the best products for the best prices. You can contact nearby clubs or association for getting information on swap meets and also get information on how can you attend such events.
Things you get at the swap meet:
At swap meet, you can buy an array of products from things from your daily life including accessories, products and gears. All you have to have a solid plan before you attend such events. If you go there without any preparations, chances are that you will end up spending more than what you have actually budgeted for. Think carefully and make your plans accordingly. Do not extent your budget and try to get the best deal.
Shopping from the local farmers market can give you a lot better quality of produce than you could get from your local grocery store. In addition, you can always get organic food supplies which are produced without using any harmful chemicals and pesticides. That is why, buying from local farmer market is considered a profitable option. Moreover, you cannot deny the margin of profit that you might get from farmer’s market.
Groceries from the farmer’s market are definitely a good bargain if you cook at home. Homemade vegetables sauces and gravies give the bets flavor in the summer months and you can even make puree from many kinds of vegetables and sandwiches. If you are crazy about salad and fruits, a visit to the local farmers’ market is a must for you. Enjoy great deals without paying a heavy price. Also, you are allowed to bargain here. So, if they $70, chances are that you can get a lower rate quite comfortably.
Additionally, local markets are the best place to get many kinds of canned and frozen eatables which you can use in making soups and casseroles. People who visit local market more than once can definitely avail discounts.
A Busy Farmers Market
In order to visit local farmer markets you need to find them and locate them. Mapmuse provide you the locations of local farmer markets through its interactive maps.
Click on the following links to know more:
Farmers Market Location
Organic Farmers Markets
Call it farmer’s market or green markets or simply markets, it refers to places where farmers come and sell off their products to ultimate consumers. Being renowned for selling locally-grown and fresh products, local farmers’ market allows consumers to pick up their own products. Moreover, these markets are the best place to pick the right products having the right nutritional content. Above all, these farmers are generally organized at every city and thus, consumers don’t have to move far away to get their desired products. So, why not to save fuel and get best products that matter best for your health?
Farmers’ market is the best place to get natural and organic food items strictly following food laws. In many countries, these markets are often organized where consumers can purchase raw food such as meats, eggs, raw milk, cheese products and such others.
From the business point of view, farmers’ market is of great importance. This kind of market is regarded as the smallest business unit. They regulate the local economy and contribute a lot to expand the business possibilities at the lower level.
Mapmuse is the right place to find nearby locations of your local farmers’ market. Please visit Mapmuse.com for more information.
