Office Stuff - Cheap and Free

For great buys on business cards, notecards, stationery, etc., check out VistaPrint. The free business cards are nice, the only catch is a small ad ["from VistaPrint"] printed on the back.... They have a sale going on now, for various items -- and if you order, you'll get regular notices of other bargains and sales.

For free paper, take your old inkjet ink cartridges to Office Depot. Turn one in, and get a ream of paper. Free. There is a similar offer at Office Max, but only for certain ink suppliers. Office Depot doesn't care, they'll exchange no matter the source/manufacturer. The catch: only one ream per day.

For ink jet and laser printers alike, for both ink and specialty papers, try InkSell.com. If you live in San Antonio, you can visit one of their stores. Really great prices, and lots of kudos, quality awards, etc. - see the site for details.

Check out GotVMail for virtual office needs, great buy at $10/month. Lots of positive feedback for them, here.

Free Legal Help

If you live in Texas, you can get free legal advice on several issues at TexasLawHelp.Org.

AARP overs a series of FAQ-type articles, as well.

The American Bar Association has a pretty map of the entire country (yes, even Puerto Rico is included) where you can click and find free legal advice that pertains to your state's jurisdiction.

The California Courts have a nice overview of free legal services as well as practical advice that may pertain to more than Californians (e.g., "Solve a Problem Without Going to Court").

There's a lot of info over at LawGuru.Com, too - where lawyers answer questions and those answers are then compiled into categories (bankruptcy law, adoption law, etc.) with search capabilities.

Buying a Bike 101

Various news reports relate that more bikes than cars were sold in 2004, 2005, and assumedly, two-wheelers will continue to win the sales race in 2006.

How to Choose the Right Bike?

Several sites offer tips, including:

1. Know your type. Do you want a road bike, a mountain bike, a touring bike, or a racing bike?

2. Know your fit. Make sure that the handlebars and seat are positioned properly, and that you have the right frame height and length.

3. Don't forget accessories. You might want a bell, or a horn, or a basket to tote things.

And remember, you never forget how to ride a bike - but if you're picking up riding again after several years, it won't be the same at the start as it was back in your teens. Start slow and be good to yourself.

Sources: primusweb.com, slowtwitch.com, about.com.