August Events LIVE!

August live events feature something for everyone. Concert tours in August include Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Rush, Michael Buble, Phish, Rascal Flatts, Aerosmith, Dave Mathews Band, Kiss and the Black Crowes. For tween fans Justin Bieber, American Idols Live and Jonas Brothers are set to tour this month.

Sports
The Red Sox and Yankees play a four game series at Yankee Stadium August 6-9. The UFC has live events planned for Boston, Oakland and San Diego. The first round of the US Open of Tennis begins at the end of this month.

Theatre
Theatrical musicals this month include Wicked on Broadway and in Columbus, Milwaukee, Minneapolis and San Francisco. The Jersey Boys play Broadway, Austin, Las Vegas and Louisville. For other theatre and Broadway ticket offerings, click here.

Lollapalooza and Other Festivals - Conceived and created in 1991 by Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell as a farewell tour for his band, Lollapalooza is an annual music festival featuring heavy metal, alternative rock, hip hop, and punk rock bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths. Lollapalooza ran annually until 1997, and was revived in 2003. It has also provided a platform for non-profit and political groups. Lollapalooza has featured a diverse range of bands and has helped expose and popularize alternative rock groups. This year’s headliners include Lady Gaga, Green Day and a re-formed Soundgarden.

Other festivals in August are the Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, OZZfest, Mile High Music Festival and the New England Country Music Fest.

Have A Happy & Safe 4th of July Weekend

All of us here at uscity.net wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July Weekend!

Maybe today would be a good day to read the Declaration of Independence (The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America) - just click on this sentence!

About the Declaration of Independence

In the summer of 1776, the colonists' building desire for independence from England became an echoing call to action. Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, which was then edited by John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. Jefferson took their edits and incorporated them into what would become the version finally adopted. A call was made and on July 4, 1776 the 2nd Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence and soon the document was engrossed on parchment and 56 representatives from 13 colonies signed it.

Should we be celebrating July 2 or July 4 or August 2?

July 2, 1776 is the day that the Continental Congress actually voted for independence. John Adams, in his writings, even noted that July 2 would be remembered in the annals of American history and would be marked with fireworks and celebrations. The written Declaration of Independence was dated July 4 but wasn't actually signed until August 2. Fifty-six delegates eventually signed the document, although all were not present on that day in August.

Remember to be safe...

As we celebrate the USA's Independence, please remember to be safe while driving and especially as we celebrate with fireworks. Here are a few tips to make us safe while using fireworks~

• Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.
• Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them.
• Avoid buying fireworks that come in brown paper packaging, as this can often be a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and could pose a danger to consumers.
• Adults should always supervise fireworks activities. Parents often don't realize that there are many injuries from sparklers to children under five. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees - hot enough to melt some metals.
• Never have any portion of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Move back to a safe distance immediately after lighting.
• Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not fully functioned.
• Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
• Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.
• Light one item at a time then move back quickly.
• Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.
• After fireworks fully complete their functioning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding to prevent a trash fire.

WISHING A HAPPY, HAPPY WEEKEND TO ALL OF YOU FROM USCITY.NET

Happy Father's Day To All

Our thanks to Bobbie Peachey for the clip art

Cruising with my Nieces

In our family, when one of my nieces or nephews graduates from elementary school, they get a fun weekend with Aunt Pam – this past June, I took two of my nieces on a cruise to the Bahamas.

I found a great deal – paid a little less than $800 for the three of us. It was so cool to see cruising through their eyes – it was the first cruise for both of them and we went on the Carnival Sensation. I chose this cruise not only for price but also for the slides.

The kids were in awe just walking into the Port and going through customs. When they saw the size of the ship, they started jumping up and down and could not wait to get on. We boarded early and had a great buffet lunch and walked all around the ship.

When they spotted the pool that was open they begged to get in – we had no bathing suits, but I told them to go ahead and go in their shorts. The slides (see photo) were one of the best parts of this Carnival cruise.

I had warned them ahead of time about the size of the cabins and one of them was a little worried that she might get “claustrophobia” – we were very pleasantly surprised at the roominess. We had two bunk beds and a single with a huge window.

The best part of the cruise was just being with each other. We had late night talks and early morning walks. I am glad I didn't have them in the Kids Club that is offered, because we spent lots of quality time together. We played ping pong and danced and listened to music together, they even played a round of miniature golf. Other highlights of the cruise were the slide of course, our snorkeling trip and swimming off of a beautiful beach in the Bahamas.

Thanks to uscity.net, where I found the best deal on a cruise using some of the links on this page (click here).



Heading out to snorkel the reef

Dancing with the waiters
At the beach
Having Fun

Remembering On Memorial Day

Today, we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and remember wars past. As we enjoy our friends and families, let us not forget how much has been given so that we can enjoy this day and every day in freedom.. Let our military brothers and sisters feel our love and support. Please take at least a few moments today to remember all of those who have given their lives for us.

Opportunity for Change

What do you do when you the economy has taken away your means of living and you are a single parent with a little girl to take care of? Well, as one of uscity.net’s newest members Lisa (owner of Hug Bug Children's Boutique in Maryland), says: You can – Number One: Sit there and cry because bad things happened to you OR Number Two: Fix it and move on!

Lisa decided to take the latter option and move on with her life. Lisa says:

“As an only parent, I wanted my little girl to see that sometimes what seems like a bad situation is actually an opportunity for change! So I filed for unemployment benefits and for my business license right behind it! After that I started just walking up to women with children and giving them my phone number and telling them my plan for a consignment/resale store for children.”

With the economy reeling, her idea took off. Within a month she was in her own store, which is run by her and her three year old daughter. Hug Bug Children’s Boutique sells name brand children's and maternity apparel, toys, furniture and anything else that applies. On the shelves and racks are tutus, pillow case dresses, bows, organize zebra baking kits, Tatari jewelry, musical instruments and more. The shop is now carrying new, as well as gently used items. At this great new shop that was built with the spirit of a pioneer - breaking new ground and not giving up - there are special discounts given on top of the already discounted prices, like 10% off every day for military families. Grandparents Day at Hug Bug is every first and third Tuesday of the month, and all grandparents get 10% off.

The store is very bright and colorful and also includes a play area!

Please visit Lisa and her daughter whenever you get a chance. The store is located at 6501 Crain Highway in Laplata, Maryland. Or you can call Hug Bug Children’s Boutique at 240-776-4655 to find out what they have in the store or what specials they are running.

Happy Mother's Day!

To all Mothers and those who have been like a Mother to someone, USCITY.NET wishes you a very Happy Mother's Day!

May is Deck Safety Month

Thanks to our Virginia member, Casa Decks, for this helpful info and links to get our decks in shape for summer:

May is National Deck Safety Month as sponsored by NADRA (North American Deck and Railing Association). The concept is to promote awareness of deck safety and to provide consumer information in order to assist in inspecting their deck prior to the outdoor entertaining season. It is important to take the time to inspect and review due to potential aging of the structures and deterioration over time.

More information about Deck Safety Month, a ten point Consumer Safety Checklist and a Deck Evaluation Checklist are available for download at www.nadra.org. Make your summer season safe by participating in NADRA’s "Check Your Deck" program.

As my cousin would say: Blessed Calan Mai (roughly transalted: Blessings on the beginning of summer)

Rollin' On The River

This is one of the coolest most ingenious things I have seen in a long time! Fun in the sun - fun on the water! Since I love boating, swimming - anything water related, I am loving this new invention. Imagine cruising your favorite lake or river on a jumbo party barge with double the deck space of the biggest pontoon boats. Bring your family, bring your friends, you can even bring the band! You can put a camper on it and turn it into a houseboat!

Rolling Barges are giant party barges, 17' wide and up to 32' long on the water, that fold up in the launch ramp parking lot to only 8.5' wide. They require no special permits to tow on the highway. In addition, Rolling Barge builds Rolling Floating Docks that can be trailered down the highway and launched directly into the water. If you live on or are renting a house on the water, you can bring your own dock.

The party barge folds up onto its own wheels to trailer wherever you want to go. After you are done with your fun on the water, you just fold it up and tow it home. Check out the videos on RollingBarge.com to see how it works. If you live in Oregon, you are in luck; you can rent a Rolling Barge at Lake Billy Chinook. Or you can purchase your very own. If you like being out on the water, this site is a must-see!

For more information about Rolling Barge, please send an e-mail to info@rollingbarge.com.

A VERY HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!

GREEN PEST CONTROL

When I think back to my childhood and how we treated roaches in our home, I shudder. My mother would not just spray the insecticide; she would drown any roach or spider she saw in it. We had sprays for ants and roaches, a spray for wasps and hornets and poison for rats (which were actually field mice) that she would use.

Back then no one had any idea of what kind of harm we were doing to the environment. We were poisoning not only the pests we were trying to control but also the birds that ate the pests and, we were most likely poisoning ourselves. We did not know about the awful effects to not only the animals, but to humans and the environment as well.

Thankfully, now more and more pest control companies are going green. USCITY.NET member Alpha Ecological is one of those businesses. Alpha Ecological stresses prevention with client education and regular inspections. They will eliminate conditions that attract pests into your home and this is the most natural way to keep your home pest free.

If your home or business is infected, a tailor made pest removal plan will be implemented. Some pest control businesses will come in monthly and spray all over the place while paying little or no attention to whether or not there are pests or pest-conducive conditions there. At my grandmother’s house, I can remember every month the pest control man came, sprayed the entire perimeter of the house, came in and sprayed inside the kitchen cabinets, all around the floor boards and in the closets. Just think of how much pesticide was used in that one house.

If bugs have invaded your home or business, Alpha Ecological will put together a safe, effective and ecologically sound plan for you, by first blocking entrances and eliminating bug-friendly practices and if needed, using a range of natural, botanical and mineral based products as well as synthetic biodegradable products that target specific pests and will use only what’s needed – a direct contrast to my grandmother’s pest control management plan.

So let’s all be pro-active on the pest control front and if you find yourself in need of professional services, please make sure that you are using a company that integrates the greener technologies. Help keep your family safe and help the planet!

Many thanks to Alpha Ecological for allowing us to post these Pest Prevention Tips from their website:

• Keep food sealed tight and stored correctly. Only feed pets as much as they can eat in one sitting. Do not let pet food sit overnight and only feed them indoors when possible.
• Routinely remove garbage and compost from the kitchen. Ensure your garbage and compost areas are secured.
• Remove/correct any sources of moisture issues such a leaky roof or plumbing, clogged gutters, poor crawlspace drainage, etc.
• If you have a hot tub, set it up as far from the home as possible. While they’re great for us, they are also an ideal harborage place for carpenter ants, termites, rodents and more, as heat and moisture are an attractive combination for many pests.
• Water lawns and gardens as minimally as possible. Or be hip and join the brown lawn brigade! (Tip if you insist on having green grass: Put an empty tuna can out with the sprinkler. When it is half-filled with water, you’re done!).
• Have air ducts cleaned and maintained regularly. Ensure there are no leaks in the duct work.
• Have your crawlspace and attic inspected every six months by a pest control technician for signs of moisture, open entry points, and possible pest activity. Invest in a crawlspace and/or attic restoration to protect your home's health and help prevent pest issues.
• Remove wood that is not necessary outside the structure (ie, boards, railroad ties and logs which are being stored or used for decoration).
• Keep firewood as far from the structure as possible. Stack it off the ground and do not allow it to lean against other structures.
• Trim shrubbery and other foliage so it is at least 6-8 inches from homes/garages/sheds

Click here for some common conducive conditions for pests.

Click here for pest identifying some common household pests.

New Member Increases Business by 25%

Aircare Lifeflight Systems, one of our new members, has seen an increase of 25% in his business since listing his site on the uscity.net internet business directory. ALS is an air ambulance company that flies patients worldwide. To read more about this story, please click here.

The company has been involved in the numerous air ambulance flights of patients worldwide in a variety of emergencies and relief efforts. We are always happy to hear of our members' successes and welcome them to our directory.

If you would like to sign up for a membership in uscity.net, just click anywhere on this sentence.

Our Apologies

We would like to let everyone know how sorry we are about our site being down yesterday. We are sorry for the inconvenience it may have caused to anyone. According to our IT Department, "our main power tower melted down and our equipment went off line. We have fixed the problem and our site is back up and serving you."

If you tried to reach us or were unable to use our directory, again, we apologize.

Please try us again and we appreciate your understanding.

New Biofeedback - Neurofeedback Category

Uscity.net has added a new category in all states and our virtual directory – Biofeedback. We also added a subcategory of Neurofeedback. As is usual with the case of a new category, we research the category and/or find an expert in that category to help us out. One of the researchers came back to me with some interesting stuff and I thought it was worth sharing with you all. It became personally interesting when I saw that it is used for Raynaud’s Disease, which I have! It’s not really a disease to me; it just means that when my hands get cold, a few of my fingers turn white and numb on the end. So I try not to get my hands cold.

Here are some highlights from the research done by our staff. This is in no way to be considered medically correct or to be used by anyone who thinks they may need biofeedback to help them cope with an illness or disorder. I just thought I would share some useful info with our readers:

Biofeedback:
Biofeedback training is a relatively new type of therapy, coming into practice in the 1960s. Training people to improve their health by using signals from their bodies is what biofeedback treatment tries to do. Therapists can use it to regain movement in paralyzed muscles, teaching patients to relax, controlling pain and much more.

Standard biofeedback machines gauge electrical signals in muscles. The signals are “feedback” from your body. Using biofeedback, you become more aware of normally unconscious body functions such as pulse, temperature and digestion. Some patients are able to lower blood pressure, control incontinence and get rid of pain without using drugs.

Recent studies of the biology of mental illness have made possible biofeedback treatments using a type of biofeedback called neurofeedback.

Neurofeedback:
I may be letting my imagination run away with me, but I envision something looking like an old sci-fi motion picture where there sits a patient with all these electrodes attached to his head, staring at a monitor - looking like he is in a dace.

What a patient is actually doing is focusing his mind to control the patterns and beeps. The patterns and beeps come from electrical brain activity. Biofeedback machines can detect electrical impulses in the brain activity and translate them into visual or audible signals.

According to Lynda Wells, Ph.D., Trainer-Master Practitioner, “Neurofeedback is brain training for a host of neurological problems including ADD, ADHD, autism, traumatic brain injury, stroke, migraine and seizure disorders, as opposed to BioFeedback, which is more ‘thought’ driven, and intended to allow the patient to control their body temperatures, blood pressure, etc.” For more information on this and other ways to wellness, visit The Way to Wellness - Solutions for Life website.

Biofeedback and neurofeedback have been used to treat many ailments and illnesses including: Strokes - Incontinence - Epilepsy - Anxiety Disorders - Depression - ADD - Bedwetting - Night Terrors - Drug Abuse - Sleep Disorders - PMS - Autism - Headaches - Other Types of Pain - Low/High Blood Pressure - Raynaud’s Disease - Cerebral Palsy.

Evolution of the Screen Porch

We caught one of our new members, Casa Decks of SE Virginia, reminiscing and wanted to share it with you. I especially liked the last part about your porch being a second living room, because that is exactly how I feel about mine:

Looking back over the last 15+ years that Casa Decks has been building decks and screen rooms in Suffolk, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach; we have noticed a distinct evolving of screen porches to true outdoor living rooms (screen porches to screen rooms).

When we first started building, the standard screen room had open rafters, was constructed using pressure treated wood with stretched screen, and had a ceiling fan centered over a patio table. Often they were low pitch shed roofs without gutters. If the interior ceilings were finished, they were normally without insulation and covered with plywood or T-111.

Fast forward to today and the patio furniture has given way to padded wicker furniture with accent rugs. Ceilings are now cathedral, insulated, and covered with t&g; wood or vinyl. The ceiling fan has remained, but may now be remote controlled with recessed lights on a dimmer circuit replacing the schoolhouse light fixture on the fan.

Ease of maintenance has become standard with no exposed wood, use of aluminum or vinyl tracked screening systems, and the ceiling insulated for both sound and heat factors. Care is now taken to match the architectural style of the home and matching the trim (soffit, fascia, gutters, etc.). This trend has continued, in that a large percentage now has matching brick skirting and use tongue and groove porch flooring

The trend as we have seen it is from the porch to a true outdoor living room. More photos of screen rooms can be seen at www.casadecks.com.

Special March Events - Nationwide

March concerts include blues/rocker Eric Clapton, American rock band Bon Jovi, Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift, Canadian singer-songwriter and actor Michael Buble, musician John Mayer, Rap and R&B legend Jay-Z, Up-beat Pop sensation Black Eyed Peas and American recording artist, musician and actress Alicia Keys.

College basketball's NCAA March Madnessbegins in March with 65 teams and ends in April with the Final Four teams dueling for the championship.

On March 13th, Manny Pacquiao vs.Joshua Clottey is the main event for the first boxing match ever to be held at the Cowboys' new stadium. Additionally in March, UFC 111, with St-Pierre vs Hardy, is sure to be entertaining.

Baseball's spring training begins March 3rd for both the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues.

Plays opening on Broadway in March include a black comedy, The Behanding with Christopher Walken as well as revival of the The Miracle Worker, the story of Helen Keller. Also opening in March, from director Twyla Tharp, is a theatrical look at the songs of Frank Sinatra.

Auto Glass Repair Tips and Helpful Listings

If you need your cracked/broken windshield or window on your car repaired, this will require a trained professional. Having a cracked or chipped windshield repaired improperly can actually do damage to your car’s structural integrity. It is important to find the right repair company for you. Many auto repair shops will do the repair, but are not experienced at it. Some things to look for in an auto glass company are free estimates, certifications and warranties. Remember that you not only want your vehicle to look good, but you want to make sure the frame’s structural integrity is taken care of. For those of you who have a tight schedule, there are also mobile auto glass repair companies all over the USA.

When you contact an auto glass repair shop, be sure to ask for a free estimate; if they will work with your car insurance company; how long it will take; if they are nationally certified (check out the certification); and what type of guarantee they offer.

To help those out who are in need of these types of auto repair, uscity.net has added two subcategories to already existing categories – under Automobiles we have added Glass Repair and under Glass, we added Auto Repair in each state.

We are hopeful that if you have an auto glass business, you will sign up with us for a free listing or membership and if you are looking for a repair, we hope that our directory will help you find what you are looking for in your area. Click here for an easy sign up!

The Neon Lights Are Bright...

There are some great Broadway plays coming up. Click on the paragraph to view ticket information for each play (if available).

A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, a revival of Arthur Miller’s drama centering on a dockworker who becomes too protective of his niece. In A View From The Bridge, Arthur Miller's most passionate drama, Liev Schreiber plays Eddie Carbone, a Brooklyn longshoreman obsessed with his 17-year-old niece Catherine, played by Scarlett Johansson. When Catherine falls in love with a newly arrived immigrant, Eddie's jealousy erupts in a rage that consumes him, his family, and his world. Opening January 24 at the Cort Theatre.

For Sinatra fans, we have Twyla Tharp’s COME FLY AWAY at the Marquis Theatre, previews start on March 1 and opens on March 2. COME FLY AWAY follows four couples as they fall in and out of love during one song and dance filled evening at a crowded nightclub. Blending the legendary vocals of Frank Sinatra with a live on stage 19-piece big band and 15 of the world's finest dancers, "Come Fly Away" weaves an unparalleled hit parade of classics, including "Fly Me To The Moon," "My Way," and "That's Life" into a soaring musical fantasy of romance and seduction.

Broadway favorites Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth will be starring in the new Andrew Lippa, Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice musical inspired ADDAMS FAMILY, A NEW MUSICAL. It's an Addams Family portrait you've never seen before: Gomez, all mad impetuosity; Morticia, equal parts fire and ice; Fester, restless and romantic; Pugsley, for whom immediate gratification can't come soon enough and Wednesday, eighteen years old and finally feeling what it means to be a woman. You will see a family that's quite shockingly, and endearingly, just like yours starting April 8th at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

Also on tap for 2010:
LOOPED at the Lyceum Theatre. First Preview: Feb. 19; Opening: March 14; starring Valerie Harper, Brian Hutchison in Matthew Lombardo's new comedy that finds celebrated actress Tallulah Bankhead in a sound studio to re-record (or "loop") one line of dialogue from her her last film.

LEND ME A TENOR, at the Music Box Theatre First Preview: March 11; Opening: April 4; Cast: Anthony LaPaglia, Tony Shalhoub, Jan Maxwell, Mary Catherine Garrison, Jennifer Laura Thompson. Ken Ludwig's 1930s-set comedy that centers on a world-famous star who goes missing before his debut with Cleveland's local opera.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at the Nederlander Theatre. First Preview: March 13; Opening: April 11; Transfer of the Chicago musical by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux centering on Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Longacre Theatre, First Preview: April 6 Opening: April 18. Douglas Hodge stars in this transfer of the London Menier Chocolate Factory production of Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein's musical.

AMERICAN IDIOT at the St. James Theatre is opening April 20. New rock musical using songs from Green Day's album of the same name and latest album, "21st Century Breakdown.”

PROMISES, PROMISES at the Broadway Theatre. First Preview: March 28; Opening: April 18. A revival of the Burt Bacharach-Hal David-Neil Simon musical based on "The Apartment” with Kristin Chenoweth, Sean Hayes, Brooks Ashmanskas, Katie Finneran and Tony Goldwyn.

For a list of Broadway plays and ticket information, please click here.

Happy New Year from USCITY.NET

We wish you all a very Happy 2010 with health, happiness and that which makes you truly happy.

We also send our sincere gratitude for all who supported USCITY.NET and thank you for listing your businesses with us and using our directory to find what you want. We are committed to creating a community of businesses with values and quality products that make us happy to work hard to provide you with what we hope is the best experience in finding businesses in the USA and finding what you are looking for in an efficient way.

Our membership sign-ups almost doubled in 2009 from 2008. We are very thankful for that and we certainly hope that being listed in our directory is helping all our friends (especially our members and reciprocal link partners) who have asked to be listed in the directory. As we strive to be family friendly and the best directory in the USA, our focus this year was on the small businesses that are the backbone of the US economy and we hope that if you are a business owner or know of a great small business in your area, that you will sign up with us or suggest us to that business.

In trying to keep up with the times, this year have started a twitter account and a facebook page to go along with our year old myspace account. Tweeting is so much fun, even though I am new to the social networking arena, we luckily have some twenty-somethings on the payroll who help us out.

We have added several categories to help visitors to our site find what they are looking faster and easier. Some of the new categories we added in 2009 are Flea Markets, Foreclosures (unfortunately a sign of the times), Broadband, Audiologists, Energy with lots of subcategories like Conservation, Solar and Wind. Audio Visual, Air Ambulance, Snow Removal for our northern states and Skateboarding (a suggestion from one of our younger employees). We have lots of skateboarding shops and parks listed too.

As a service to those using our directory, we added Ambulances (including Air Ambulances), Charities and now are in the process of adding local Churches to the directory.

Some of the top cities for new website listings have been Honolulu, Hawaii; Raleigh, North Carolina; Sacramento, California; Phoenix, Arizona; two cities in Florida – Orlando and Miami and two cities in Texas, Houston and Dallas.

We are constantly updating our security and thankfully have had no major problems at all this year – Thanks to Bill, Rusty and Tyson.

Our founder, Rusty Crawford sends this message:

We look forward to another year of building the best directory on the planet. We are all committed to continually develop the uscity.net directory into a more useful business and resource directory. The uscity.net directory is a beacon for small businesses that are lost in the web and the its billions of pages. It is simple, and easy for any small business owner to add their listing.

Our hope to all this year is that if you do business with us, it helps you and that we make your business dealings with us as pleasant as possible. If you have a problem, please let us know and we will try and make it better. If you are happy with our service, please let us know that too. Happy, Happy New Year to Everyone!

Happy Holidays!

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Right Paw Obedience School Special

One of our Massachusetts uscity.net members, Right Paw Obedience School is currently offering a BAIL OUT for real people with real dogs... They are offering $10 off ANY group class starting in the months of January or February 2010. Simply mention BAIL OUT on registration and take ten dollars off class fee! Sign up today! Click here for registration page.

The Right Paw Obedience School is a complete training facility offering group classes such as Kindergarten Puppy Training, Companion Dog/Basic Training, Drop-in Intermediate Obedience and Confirmation Classes as well as Private Consultations and Behavioral Evaluations. Our group classes have a maximum of eight dogs per class and we encourage the whole family to attend! Both our group classes and private consultations are held at our easily accessible, climate controlled training facility. The option to work with students in the comfort of their own home is also available.

Take advantage of this great offer as soon as possible...

Viva Las Vegas - Viva ELVIS!

Here comes the King himself, Rockin’ and Rollin’, right onto the enormous screen of the new Aria Resort & Casino's Elvis Theater. This magnificent show will combine video clips of the King of Rockin’ Roll and over 40 dancers and acrobats from the famous Cirque de Soleil! Viva ELVIS will be coming to the Los Vegas on December 18th.

This tribute to the life and music of Elvis Presley is for everyone - young and old, fans and newcomers. Everyone is sure to love this entertaining film. Executive producer, Stephane Mongeau, says, "Our responsibility was to develop something that would look like what Elvis might do were he performing now. It's not a show about Elvis. It's a show with him."

The performance will showcase songs and performances, reenacted to stimulate and make you feel as if you’re right at a concert that he is performing for you. This is meant to be the ultimate Elvis comeback! Elvis is back in the building!

Click here for tickets!

Special Deals for December

Ebags.com is giving us 20% off until midnight December 8th and free shipping on orders over $25 until December 17th.

Buy one get one ½ off at Famous Footwear. Buy one pair of shoes and save 50% on the second pair of equal or lesser value! Find all your favorite brands and styles like Madden Girl, Adidas, Bearpaw and more! Some exclusions apply, valid through Jan. 2, 2010.

Through December 17th, Paws Up Pet Supply is offering FREE Shipping on all orders over $50. Order you Holiday Pet Products and use coupon code HOLIDAY2009 at checkout to receive FREE Shipping.

More to come from our members and affiliates here at uscity.net!

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Spending Black Friday at Home This Year

Yes, I have been one of the crazy shoppers who stand in line at 4 a.m. to pick up a big ticket item at one of the sales the day after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday. I won’t be doing it this year. I went out for a half day (instead of the usual full day) last year, came home and decided to check the sales online. I found out that almost every single item I had purchased, I could have gotten without getting out into the cold morning and hanging out with the other crazy shoppers. I suppose I will kind of miss the laughter and the camaraderie of most shoppers out there first thing in the a.m. but I will enjoy lingering around in bed until at least 6 a.m. and not going out until the sun warms things up a bit.

Here are just a few of the deals that can be had between now and Black Friday and some even longer.

Just click on the paragraph that intrigues you to check out the sales:

Shop during the Holidays with these great offers from The Children's Place. 15% off with code HHHA9 now through December 6, 2009. Also, be sure to check out the great Cyber Monday and Black Friday offers. If you shop early, you will receive 20% off your entire purchase.

This one is for free delivery on select Harry & David Gourmet Gifts. The code is GIVE.

The Scholastic Store Online is advertising their Black Friday/ Cyber Monday Super Deals for the upcoming weekend! They promise tons of special discounts all through their site - all weekend long. AND you can take an extra 20% off plus free shipping on orders over $25 with code AFFTGS for even bigger savings! This offer ends Monday, November 30th.

And at Barnes & Noble, you can get free shipping in time for Christmas on any order of 25.00 or more and placed before December 20th.

Happy Shopping!