While the concept of a “bedding solution” might sound a little strange to most people, that is essentially what you need to be looking for when you are trying to find a bed for someone. It really does not matter whether you are looking to pick up a single bed, a double bed, a queen size bed, or a California king — you need to think in terms of what you (or the person who will be using the bed) are going to actually need. You need to let go of any kind of dogma about “what you should have” and focus on the needs that will have to be fulfilled by the bed in question.

If you need to have a small bed that can be moved around easily and will be outgrown in a few years time, you might as well get a single bed. If you are looking for something that will last for ten years (which is the recommended life span of most mattresses), then you might want to go with something that will be comfortable over the long haul. In the grand scheme of things, you want to actually be satisfied with the bed you get, instead of just “settling” for something, in order to move on to the next item on your to do list.

So, since you have a particular set of needs, you would be well served to write them all down well before you go into the bed stores (or start shopping online). While you may need a particular size, a particular consistency, and have a particular budget, remember that cheap, fast and good are never in the same room at the same time. You will have to compromise on one of those three facets, if you are going to actually walk out with a bed, instead of just your ideals.

Virtual gaming has joined with online dating in a new and growing field of technology. Although virtual reality technology is still crude and in its infancy, online dating in a virtual reality field is one of the fastest growing segments of the online dating scene. Potential paramours create an avatar and meet each other in a virtual Parisian cafe, a Spanish museum or local coffee shop for a chat. As they maneuver through the virtual setting, the date progresses much like a live date.

A joint study with MIT and Harvard revealed that having a virtual date prior to meeting in person was more likely to increase the success rate of a future relationship than meeting in person alone. A virtual date eliminates an expensive night out only to find that your date is not a match. There are drawbacks to virtual dates however, which include the blind factor of the avatar not being a true representation of the real person.

Virtual dating has paradoxically found more favor with women — who find the experience to be friendlier — than men, although men are generally more involved with online gaming. It is believed that virtual dating will one day replace traditional online dating sites where you upload a photo and answer a set of questions designed to match you with persons of similar interests.

A virtual date will still resemble online dating in that many people trade emails and chat prior to meeting, however it is expected that the gaming aspect of maneuvering the avatar through a virtual scene is what will eventually attract more men to the world of online dating and potential romance. Virtual online dating is expected to appeal to an audience of men aged 40 and younger. Online dating is the second fastest growing segment of paid content on the Internet today.

The advent of the Internet has been great for many reasons. One that is most beneficial for the consumer is the fact that it allows vendors to open up stores that don’t require operating hours or clerks to run them. Because of this, many online dealers are able to pass that savings on to the consumer by offering products at a significantly lower cost. For the consumer who knows where to look, this can equal some pretty significant value.

Cigarettes are one of the most expensive ways to spend money, but finding them online can be a tremendous value. Although individual state and city taxes may still apply based upon the delivery address, often times the cigarettes are far cheaper than if purchased in the store. Bulk orders may be the best way to go, but for those who smoke heavily that shouldn’t matter.

Another thing found cheaper online is designer clothes. While many stores have to pay extra for the rights to advertise the brands they carry, online stores don’t have much of a use for that. For this reason, the savings comes down to the consumer, and many top-name brands can be found online for far less than what they would cost in the stores.

Medicine and contact lenses are another commodity that can be far cheaper purchased online. The secret here is having a prescription authorization, but once again the online vendors don’t need to employ nearly as many people as a live drug store would, and therefore the savings can be monumental. Particularly for those who have regular monthly prescriptions, online pharmacies may be the way to go. Although the proper research is required, many of the consumer’s favorite things can be found online at a discount. If they know where to look, shoppers won’t be disappointed.