On the web hosting front, I've been using GoDaddy (godaddy.com) for a couple of years or so and have never had a problem with them. They have cheap domain names and the ability for a lot of addons, on of them being the option to hide who you are from the WhoIs directory, which is very nice.
If you want any more information about my life, feel free to check out my website www.pauliewallie.com or add me on Twitter, @robotdinosaur
