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Buying a home is a big, expensive undertaking. Buying a home in these troubled financial times is even more nerve-racking. But you can help alleviate some of that stress by getting a home inspection before putting your money down.

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If you would like to know just how a hom einspection can help you, the LookSmart website offers a Home Inspection Walk Through that shows exactly what you can expect from a home inspection. The video will give you an idea of the complete and thorough home inspections that LookSmart Home Inspections performs on each property. Don’t buy a home in New Jersey without letting a professional look it over for you. It’s one of the most expensive purchases you will ever make. Make sure you are making a wise choice with your money.

BookExpo America, or BEA as it is more commonly called, is happening in May. It is taking place in New York City at the Javits Center. Dates for it are May 28, 2009 - May 31, 2009.

You can meet over 500 authors. Hear about the new trends. See hot titles before they are on the bestsellers lists!

You come here to see what’s new and interesting in the world of publishing, which probably makes you a writer. Let’s face it, no one cares about the publishing industry except for those of us who are trying to break into it.

So now, my question is this…

As a writer, are you really trying? Do you write a little something every single day, or are you more the type who thinks about the fact that you should be writing while you are actually out catching air on the slopes? I don’t blame you if you would rather be out snowboarding. It probably seems more satisfying a lot of the time, and it definitely offers more instant gratification.

If you are having a hard time getting motivated to write, do this. Go ahead and do the snowboarding. Spend all day out on the mountain if you want, spend your night at the lodge having cocoa by the fire, and really immerse yourself in atmosphere. Then, when you get up the next morning, take a short break from the slopes. Write about the mountains. Write about the cold. Write about the snow. Write about Snowboards and all the gear you need for a full day out on the powder. You might be able to sell it later.

The point is, there is no reason to give up all of your other loves for the love of writing. Writing can co-exist with anything, and no matter what you are doing, there is always something worth writing about.

So, hit the slopes, make a few runs, be in the moment. Then, when the moment is over, get to your computer or paper and pen and capture the moment in words. Great writers integrate the writing into every part of their lives. Even snowboarding.

Blurb is a new option for self publishing for those authors with a lot of images or illustrations. You simply download their software that has the templates in it. Create your book, upload it and purchase one copy. Doing that makes it able to be listed in their store. Perfect for photography books or cookbooks!

If you are a little bit short, or a little bit tall, or you have unusually long arms, you know that it’s hard to find shirts that fit exactly right off a rack. Custom clothing can give you the perfect fit. MONIKER designs custom shirts for men and allow buyers to completely customize each purchase. Whether its a business shirt or casual, at Moniker you can choose the type of collar, cuffs, pockets and shirt tail you want on your choose of fabric. Add your measurements and you get a product perfectly fitted for you. If you like custom-fitted luxury, check out Moniker’s collection. You won’t be disappointed.