One Click Weather Forecast

July 28, 2008 The Artist Leave a comment

I don’t know if you noticed but the weather seemed to have changed drastically. It used to be hot weather in the beginning of the year but this year, we have had nothing but thunderstorm. It is mid-year now and we used to have the monsoon rain now but it has been sunny for the past couple of days.

I have a weather forecast application on my mobile device but it does not help when it predicts thunderstorm every single day since I installed it a year ago! Can you imagine how inaccurate it is? LOL

This morning, I was told of this Weather Toolbar which is a free toolbar that we could install on our browser and it is said to be spyware free. This is very important!

What this toolbar does is to provide us with the weather forecast of major cities around the world. Whether it is accurate, I can hardly tell right now. LOL Besides this, it is also a search toolbar powered by Google.

If you need an indication of the weather, perhaps this is a good toolbar for you to try. As for myself, I don’t let the weather dictate what I do and when I do it so rain or shine, it does not matter.

*** This post was brought to you by The Weather Front ***

Computing & Internet

Google Dance

July 27, 2008 The Artist Leave a comment

So, three months after the last Google PageRank update, Google is dancing again. I tell you, many of my blogger friends who are still eating eggs for breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper, are beyond caring whenever PR updates.

I don’t care about my passion blogs too, and I would be surprised if my rank spanked blogs will go above the fat zero this round.

However, I am curious to know which blogs among my friends’ will get their penalization lifted, since according to someone “high and mighty” there will be a handful of older penalties expiring this round.

Well, my blogs have been penalized in the first round itself in October, 2007, so I think they do qualify as one of the oldest penalties. Will MY penalties expire this time, if at all? I would like to know!

General

Personalized Photo Printed Gifts

July 26, 2008 The Artist Leave a comment

My friend, Jan, is going to throw a housewarming party next month. While it has always been a chore for me to get unique gifts, it is all the more difficult when it comes to getting gifts for people who already have whatever they want. Yes, there are people who are so lucky.

So here I was thinking of something suitable to get, yet not too expensive but at the same time is impressive when it hit me that this morning, I was reacquainted with those unique custom print photo pillows and blankets.

How suitable is it to get a photo blanket and a couple of photo pillows for the occasion of housewarming? It is perfect, I think! Also, I am happy to say that personalized photo blanket and pillows are very thoughtful gifts that would not break the budget!

Check out the website of Vision Bedding and see how their photo blankets and pillows look like real art! I know that Jan would be impressed!

Blogging

Your Blogs Wont Run Away

July 26, 2008 The Artist 1 Comment

It’s funny that when I was new to blogging and had only one blog, I was a little worried each time I did not get to update it. I felt like people were expecting my new posts. But no matter how sometimes I wish that I could public a couple of new posts a day, life could get in the way.

Then I started more and more blogs and frankly, I am immune to the feeling of guilt when I do not have the time or mood to update them. I came to realize that even if we do not update it for months or in some cases, one year, the blog will still be there. It will not erupt and self destruct or whatever, as long as we keep the domain name and hosting alive. LOL

So yes, if you feel like you are “chained” to blogging, perhaps it is time to get a breather and stay away from your blog(s) for a little while. I know I do that a lot of the time. Try it and see if you will feel more refreshed when you start to blog again.

Blogging

Expand Your Options

July 25, 2008 The Artist 1 Comment

Finding it difficult to make some pocket money from blog reviews? Then you probably need to expand your options. If you have read about my post on iHype.com a couple of months back, then you should be glad to know of iHype.com Launch.

I am registered with them and have two approved blogs but so far, have not made any money through them. However, I still let a couple of friends know about iHype.com and they signed up too.

Recently, iHype.com received from negative hype in the blogosphere, for what reason I do not know. My main concern is that they hand out work to us and pay us accordingly. Things are pretty quiet in there right now and strangely, their link redirects us to the website of an energy drink.

Anyway, since I never believe in putting all my eggs in one basket, a new blog review marketplace is always welcomed. While things may be slow right now and though I am unable to reach them via their contact form, I trust that things will soon pick up once they are over their teething problems. Most startup companies will go through the same.

So when business picks up, my friends and I will be ready to work with iHype.com!

*** This post was brought to you by iHype.com ***

General

Uniquely Personalized Gift

July 25, 2008 The Artist Leave a comment

I once told a friend that if she would like her gift to stand out among a pile of gifts, she would have to personalize it. It does not matter if the gift is not as expensive as another but the important thing is that thought has been put in the gift. I know that I would appreciate a personalized gift more and in fact, will cherish it more.

This morning, I had the chance to check out an outstanding idea of giving photo pillows. I remember going through their range of personalized gifts before but these custom pillows will really make ones gift stand out.

Although giving personalized pillows is not suitable for everyone, have you thought of using these personalized printed pillows for yourself? What do you think of the idea of going to bed with the people, or pets, or a happy occasion that you enjoy the most and be reminded of these happy events in life just before drifting off to dreamland?

Computing & Internet

Free Drug Reference Guide For Blackberry

July 24, 2008 The Artist Leave a comment

The Blackberry is a very popular device here but I am not sure if people are using it to its full potential. If you are one of the lucky people who owns a Blackberry then perhaps you should check out the free drug guide for blackberry from Epocrates.

Although I do not deal with drugs, I still find it interesting that I could have drug information, side effects, drug reaction between two or more drugs, dosage, etc. at my fingertips. If this is in your line of work then all the more you should grab a copy for your Blackberry.

Remember the time you need a little information on a certain drug and you had to rush to your desk to check it up at your computer? Well, technology and Epocrates have made it possible for you have this piece of drug information and more, in your pocket!

*** This announcement was paid for by Epocrates. ***

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