Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your August shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the August offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of August at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a August? Wrong! If the August is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about August then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling August? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about August and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your August wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your August then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the August site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about August, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your August, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
August is the eighth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31
days. August begins (astrologically) with the sun in the sign of Leo (astrology) and ends in the sign of Virgo (astrology). Astronomically speaking, the sun begins in the constellation of Cancer (constellation) and ends in the constellation of Leo (constellation).
This month was originally named
Sextilis in
Latin, because it was the sixth month in the ancient Roman calendar, which started in
March about 750 BC under
Romulus and Remus. It became the eighth month either when
January and February were added to the beginning of the year by King Numa Pompilius about 700 BC or when those two months were moved from the end to the beginning of the year by the
decemvirs about 450 BC (Roman writers disagree). It was renamed in honor of
Augustus in
8 BC because several of the most significant events in his rise to power, culminating in the fall of Alexandria, which fell in this month. August originally had 29 days in the
Roman Republican calendar, but two days were added to it by
Julius Caesar beginning 45 BC giving it its modern total of 31 days.
Augustus did
not take a day from February when Sextilis was renamed in his honor. See
Julian calendar#Month lengths. August's
flower is the gladiolus or poppy, and its birthstone is the
peridot,
sardonyx, or
sapphire.
Other names
In Irish language, August is known as
Lúnasa, a modern rendition of Lughnasadh, from the god Lugh.The first Monday in August is a
public holidays in the Republic of Ireland in the Republic of Ireland.
In Finnish language, the month is called
elokuu, meaning "month of reaping".
Events in August
- In the neopaganism wheel of the year August begins at or near Lughnasadh in the northern hemisphere and Imbolc in the southern hemisphere.
- Some of Ireland's most famous battles have been fought in this month. They include: the Second Battle of Athenry (1316); the battle of Knockdoe (1504); the Battle of the Yellow Ford (1596); the First Battle of Curlew Pass (1599); the Battle of Dungans Hill (1647); the Battle of Castlebar (1798), and the Battle of the Bogside (1969).
- August 6, 1806 Emperor Francis II of the Holy Roman Empire lays down the Roman Imperial Crown and renounces all claims on this throne.
- August 6 National Salvadoran-American Day in the United States.
- In 1945 the end of the World War II was brought about following the August 6 bombing of Hiroshima and August 9 bombing of Nagasaki in the first and only use of nuclear weapons against people. Emperor Hirohito declared Japan's unconditional surrender on August 15.
- August 3rd-5th, 2007 The Discworld Jamboree Wincanton Somerset The first event of its kind
- August 9, 1965 Singapore separated from the Federation of Malaysia and became independent.
- August 10, 1822 Ecuador became an independent country.
- August 14, 1947 Pakistan became independent (included East Bengal region as a whole).
- August 15, Catholic, Feast of the Assumption
- August 15, 1769 Corsica, birth of Napoleon Bonaparte
- August 15, 1945 Korea became an independent country.
- August 15, 1947 India became an independent country.
- August 17, 1945 Indonesia became an independent country.
- August 19, 1945 Vietnam's August Revolution succeeded.
- August 20, 1083 Hungary's Stephen I of Hungary canonized, thus becoming the first of the canonized confessor kings.
- August 21, 1983 Philippine Philippine Senate Benigno Aquino, Jr., was assassinated as he was descending the tarmac of the Manila International Airport (now renamed Ninoy Aquino International Airport). His death is regarded as the catalyst of the EDSA Revolution of 1986
- August 25, 1825 Uruguay became independent from Brazil.
- August 31, 1957 Malaysia became an independent country.
Monthlong events in August
- Edinburgh Festival is an internationally famous arts festival that takes place during August
- National Immunization Awareness Month
- National Psoriasis Awareness Month
- Women's Small Business Month
- In many European countries, August is the vacation month for most workers
- The Philippines celebrates August as the Buwan ng Wika ("Language Month")
Weeklong events in August
- During August 13 to August 19, Philippines's schools and theaters celebrate the National Week of the Tagalog language Language (in Filipino language, "Linggo ng Wika").
- The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is held the first full week in August each year.
Daily events in August
Last Sunday
- The Philippines celebrates National Heroes Day in commemoration of the First Cry of the Philippine Revolution on August 23, 1896.
Corresponding months
- In common years, no other month begins on the same day of the week as August. In leap years, however, February does.
Further Reading
- August, By David Plotz - Slate Magazine
August is the
eighth month of the
year in the
Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31
days. August begins (astrologically) with the sun in the sign of
Leo (astrology) and ends in the sign of
Virgo (astrology). Astronomically speaking, the sun begins in the constellation of Cancer (constellation) and ends in the constellation of Leo (constellation).
This month was originally named
Sextilis in
Latin, because it was the sixth month in the ancient Roman calendar, which started in
March about 750 BC under Romulus and Remus. It became the eighth month either when January and February were added to the beginning of the year by King
Numa Pompilius about 700 BC or when those two months were moved from the end to the beginning of the year by the
decemvirs about 450 BC (Roman writers disagree). It was renamed in honor of
Augustus in
8 BC because several of the most significant events in his rise to power, culminating in the fall of Alexandria, which fell in this month. August originally had 29 days in the Roman Republican calendar, but two days were added to it by Julius Caesar beginning
45 BC giving it its modern total of 31 days. Augustus did
not take a day from February when Sextilis was renamed in his honor. See Julian calendar#Month lengths. August's flower is the
gladiolus or
poppy, and its birthstone is the
peridot, sardonyx, or
sapphire.
Other names
In Irish language, August is known as
Lúnasa, a modern rendition of
Lughnasadh, from the god
Lugh.The first Monday in August is a public holidays in the Republic of Ireland in the
Republic of Ireland.
In
Finnish language, the month is called
elokuu, meaning "month of reaping".
Events in August
- In the neopaganism wheel of the year August begins at or near Lughnasadh in the northern hemisphere and Imbolc in the southern hemisphere.
- Some of Ireland's most famous battles have been fought in this month. They include: the Second Battle of Athenry (1316); the battle of Knockdoe (1504); the Battle of the Yellow Ford (1596); the First Battle of Curlew Pass (1599); the Battle of Dungans Hill (1647); the Battle of Castlebar (1798), and the Battle of the Bogside (1969).
- August 6, 1806 Emperor Francis II of the Holy Roman Empire lays down the Roman Imperial Crown and renounces all claims on this throne.
- August 6 National Salvadoran-American Day in the United States.
- In 1945 the end of the World War II was brought about following the August 6 bombing of Hiroshima and August 9 bombing of Nagasaki in the first and only use of nuclear weapons against people. Emperor Hirohito declared Japan's unconditional surrender on August 15.
- August 3rd-5th, 2007 The Discworld Jamboree Wincanton Somerset The first event of its kind
- August 9, 1965 Singapore separated from the Federation of Malaysia and became independent.
- August 10, 1822 Ecuador became an independent country.
- August 14, 1947 Pakistan became independent (included East Bengal region as a whole).
- August 15, Catholic, Feast of the Assumption
- August 15, 1769 Corsica, birth of Napoleon Bonaparte
- August 15, 1945 Korea became an independent country.
- August 15, 1947 India became an independent country.
- August 17, 1945 Indonesia became an independent country.
- August 19, 1945 Vietnam's August Revolution succeeded.
- August 20, 1083 Hungary's Stephen I of Hungary canonized, thus becoming the first of the canonized confessor kings.
- August 21, 1983 Philippine Philippine Senate Benigno Aquino, Jr., was assassinated as he was descending the tarmac of the Manila International Airport (now renamed Ninoy Aquino International Airport). His death is regarded as the catalyst of the EDSA Revolution of 1986
- August 25, 1825 Uruguay became independent from Brazil.
- August 31, 1957 Malaysia became an independent country.
Monthlong events in August
- Edinburgh Festival is an internationally famous arts festival that takes place during August
- National Immunization Awareness Month
- National Psoriasis Awareness Month
- Women's Small Business Month
- In many European countries, August is the vacation month for most workers
- The Philippines celebrates August as the Buwan ng Wika ("Language Month")
Weeklong events in August
- During August 13 to August 19, Philippines's schools and theaters celebrate the National Week of the Tagalog language Language (in Filipino language, "Linggo ng Wika").
- The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is held the first full week in August each year.
Daily events in August
Last Sunday
- The Philippines celebrates National Heroes Day in commemoration of the First Cry of the Philippine Revolution on August 23, 1896.
Corresponding months
- In common years, no other month begins on the same day of the week as August. In leap years, however, February does.
Further Reading
- August, By David Plotz - Slate Magazine
