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Computing & Internet

Sketch Cast

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As if I am not busy enough, I JUST had to discover Blogger Play and Sketch Cast. If I thought that Blogger Play is mesmerising making me keep watching and watching and losing time, Sketch Cast is way worse than that! You know, I can’t draw anything to save my life, not even stick people and have always been ashamed of my art work so I have a deep respect for people who CAN draw, and people who think they can and gutsy enough to share their sketches on Sketch Cast.

By the way, I read about Sketch Cast while blog hopping a week ago and did not have the chance to check it out until today. HHmmm I don’t think I want to visit that site again because I simply can’t spare the time to get my attention “caught” by those video casts at all. *sigh*

However, I do know of a couple of people who would love to know about Sketch Cast. They are great doodlers and artists. Hopefully they can share their live drawings with other members and visitors.

Finances

Guide To Gold Investment

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I was surfing around when I chanced upon a website that guides us on gold investment. Coincidentally, my friend and I were just discussing the few options that we have in investment. Both of us are of the mindset that we would rather have a portfolio of low risk, low yield investments, rather than one that comes with high risk although the returns may be good, sometimes too good to be true.

My friend said that gold is always a safe bet and yet it gives a better return than Fixed Deposits in the long run. The other day, I did a comparison chart for Fixed Deposits from a few leading local banks and the rate was not very favorable. I do think that investing into gold would be a better option considering that we could start with a low capital.

General

Where’s My Digital Camera?

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I know I risk sounding like a broken record whining for my digital camera. It’s not THAT expensive that I am unable to afford it and yet I myself don’t know why I don’t go and get one for myself.

The thing is, I am afraid that I would buy one that I do not like or am not able to meet my demands. I am afraid that I’ll end up with a lousy model or bad batch that I would then have wasted my hard earned money. My friend told me that I do not NEED a digital camera and I would only be wasting money. In truth, I think I only wanted one because all my friends have it! *sigh*

But all this did not stop me from checking out digital cameras online. In fact, this is my favorite hobby! I went to Shopping.com to admire the Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-T100 digital camera. I love ultra-slim cameras because I could slip into my pocket easily. I never carry a bag so this would be very handy.

Frankly, I don’t know how advanced the Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-T100 digital camera is but when I buy something, I go for the design and the feel of it in my palm. Am I comfortable holding it for long periods of time? I tried this camera out at a local camera store and this one fits perfectly in my palm.

Besides the fact that “It’s a Sony”, I like its large 3.0 inch LCD display screen. I think after using my mobile device which also has a large screen for three months, my eyes are too pampered to adjust to smaller screens. Some people say that large screens drain batteries. Well, I don’t know. I am aiming for comfort here!

Oh yea, in case you do not know, Shopping.com is a shopping comparison site. That’s why I love checking out products here as it allows me to research and compare the same item from various online merchants all in one page and finally buy my dream item.

At an average of $400 for the Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-T100 digital camera, I probably need to ask my friends even though I can afford it! It is just my bad habit 😀

Blogging

Doing It Alone?

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Well, I just received word from the Boss regarding my 3-pronged link baiting project. He says that it is a little complicated for the average blogger to understand.

Plus, I do understand his concerns business-wise. Heck, I am in business too but let’s see, if he accepts my proposal, there will be more to come. If not, either I do it alone or take my business else where.

I, of course, hope that we can see through my project together and forge a good working relationship. So I will be waiting for his final answer later in the week. Will keep ya all posted!

Travel

Update From Doris

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As mentioned, Doris booked her vacation rental after making her selection from Hawaiian Beach Rentals. She said that there are so many beautiful ones listed on the online directory that even making a decision on which to get took her and her husband quite a while.

Doris said that at first, they really wanted to rent one of the Kauai vacation rentals but after much consideration, decided on Maui. There is no Hawaiian vacation if there is no Maui, her relatives told her so she listened to their advice.

Doris also read up online to get as much Hawaiian vacation information as possible and one of the great sources of Hawaiian information is from the blog of Hawaiian Vacation Rentals itself. It is not surprise, actually! If they, Hawaiian locals, do not have inside information on Hawaii, then who has, right??

In any case, I can’t wait to hear all about her vacation when she and her family return. She promised to get me a souvenir 😀

Blogging

Buying Links AND Competition It Is!

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So, after long contemplation on whether to run a contest or to buy links, I have decided to do two in one shot! Yay… don’t ask me what is my budget but I am going to do it through one of the local advertorial companies. Let’s see what the reply is from the Boss. Well, I wrote to him last evening and have yet to receive a reply from him.

Some people may think that it would be too expensive but then I think that what I earned from blogging will be spent back on my blogs. This is a long term plan anyway and hope my money will not be wasted 😀

I hope that my plan will yield the desired results. Wish me luck!

Travel

Exciting Hawaiian Vacation For Doris

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Doris is getting exited about her Hawaiian vacation. She told me that she has received loads of Hawaii Travel Information recently from a cousin of hers who has been to Hawaii on numerous occasions for holiday and on business. She said that her cousin booked her vacations through Hawaiian Beach Rentals, a very comprehensive directory of vacation rentals that property owners listed for rent.

There is a wide variety of properties that would suit any vacation makers and business travellers, according to this cousin of hers.

Although Doris has booked a Maui condo for their family, she is now thinking of booking one of the beautiful Oahu vacation rentals as well. That sure sounds exciting, doesn’t it? However, Doris said that her trip to Oahu is not confirmed yet since she is not able to get leave off work for that long! Bummer!

Anyway, I believe that even if she is to go to Maui only, she would enjoy her holiday just as much!