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Love - Start In The Right Direction

2008-11-09T08:18:00.000+05:30

What is the secret of a healthy relationship?

A good relationship first begins with YOU.

This works more efficiently when two partners are focused on a goal of keeping their relationship better than ever before.

A lot of relationships have begun so well only to end in disaster. Ever wonder why this happened?

This is mainly because, couples have the tendency to take each other for granted and as a result have become more negligent of each other over the years and months they have been together. This is not how a relationship should progress. In a way as the relationship grows old, it should be viewed in a mature perspective. In other relationships it is not correct to say that relationships grow old, but it should be said “as the relationship matures”.

In most cases, love that has the hottest beginning has the coolest end. In other words, love does not develop over time.

While it is true that there can be a love at first sight, it depends on the partners how to maintain and sustain that love they have felt from the start.

It is important that partners work together in achieving their goal of making the relationship works for them. It is definitely a combined effort and a shared endeavor. Part of every great relationship is setting common goals, then figuring out a way to work together to accomplish these goals. This gives couples a sense of purpose and direction. It also teaches couples how to work together, making their relationship stronger and more rewarding.

This takes a great deal of focus, commitment, and compromise, but the rewards are well worth the effort. Actually, this concept is not limited to only relationships, but applies to other aspects of life such as work and career.

Remember, when you really love yourself, you cannot help wanting to give some of your love away. You must learn to be alone and happy before you can be together with someone else and still be happy. Your happiness always depends upon how you feel when you are alone.

So, when you want a great love partner, become a great love partner. Sharing love with someone must only and always begin with YOU

Brothers charged with banker murder

2008-10-03T09:47:00.001+05:30

Two brothers have been charged with the murder of a banker who died after confronting a gang in a city centre.

Tom and Ben Cowles, aged 21 and 20, of Costessey, Norfolk, are due to appear in court accused of killing 45-year-old Frank McGarahan.

The chief operating officer of Barclays Wealth was pronounced dead on Monday following an incident in Norwich in the early hours of Sunday.

A Norfolk Police spokeswoman said Ben Cowles had also been charged with three counts of assault - one against a Lithuanian man and other offences against Mr McGarahan's brother and cousin.

More details at :
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23563086-details/Brothers+charged+with+banker+murder/article.do

Thought for the day

2008-06-30T11:46:00.001+05:30

It is believed that with the blocking of one senses, you are able to open the other areas of senses.

Just imagine, if you are floating in water, just like a cork in a soundproof, dark room, where the body and the head cannot figure out your senses………

The chances are it will open avenues to other areas of the senses which we never knew that we possessed.

Perhaps the sixth sense or the seventh ?

Must try it one of these days – it can open answers to many a question that have been lying unanswered for years

Join the technorati train and increase your ranking

2008-05-24T09:46:00.001+05:30

The technorati train was created to give bloggers higher technorati rankings.

How do you participate?

Simply copy the list below onto your blog, and favourite as many blogs as you wish from them. You can also download the html for the list - HERE

After downloading, just utilize the source facility in your Browser and copy the contents between the [body] to [/body] sections and paste it in your blog. A little bit of technical know would be of great help.

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Social bookmarking

2008-05-18T09:55:00.000+05:30

Social bookmarking sites are cropping up all over the internet [Del.icio.us and Furl are two of the most popular ones]

Sites like these run rampant on the internet and are set to explode in popularity. The basics of Social bookmarking revolve around allowing users the option to store their favorite sites and pages online and label them with tags.

Since the bookmarks are stored online, they are not limited to a particular computer. Most Social bookmarking sites also have built in RSS features so users can share their bookmarks.
Some even let users vote for the bookmark or article and will put the most favored links up higher. As a web owner, this means you will receive some extra exposure if your pages are favored by Social bookmarkers.

Each Social bookmarking site is run differently, but all are organized by the concept of tags.

But, since your webpage may be tagged with many tags instead of just one, who really cares with spelling? With tagging, you will want your content to be tagged with as many related tags as possible to increase the chances of your webpage being found.

And at the rate some of these popular Social bookmarking sites are being snatched up by major search engine companies, you know they’re onto something. Yahoo has recently acquired Flickr and Del.icio.us, two of the web’s most popular bookmarking utilities.

One of the top tagging sites on the internet, Technorati, allows the web owner to tag their own content and add it to the Technorati index. Bloggers have been rewarded with thousands of extra visitors per day by mastering Technorati.

There's no doubt that by tagging, you will definitely increase some traffic to your site

Should You Join A Social Networking Site

2008-05-15T09:54:00.000+05:30

Another one of the many reasons why you should join a social networking site is because you literally have a wide variety of choices.

As social networking sites increased in popularity, so did the number of sites that could be found online. Although MySpace is often deemed the most popular online social networking site, there are others that are just as easy or as much fun to use.

In your search for social networking sites, you will come across a number of different networks. Many of those sites will have a particular focus and perhaps, the greatest reason, why you should join a social networking site is because most of them are free to use and obviously you may not want to pay for something that you can obtain for free. Of course, most paid networks offer you more membership benefits, when compared to free social networking sites.

Unlike MySpace, which accepts just about any Internet user, there are online networks that aim to accept Internet users that have a particular hobby, view, or belief. It is not uncommon to find social networking sites that focus on politics, religion or just about anything.

If you are unsure about joining an online networking community, specialty networking sites, let Myspace be your best bet. They are a great way to test the waters and they are nice because they automatically pair you with Internet users who have the same interests or views that you do.

So give Myspace a shot.

Depression and easy solutions to getting out of it

2008-05-14T09:24:00.000+05:30

Why do people dwell on past memories?

Why do people cope up with all this suffering, when there is nothing and if at all there is any, it should be flushed down a toilet.

These are common characteristics of depression. Failure, to comprehend realities, dwelling on past miseries and most of all gaining satisfaction from it.

On the alternate side, there is this innate fear that something bad might happen to people whom you like.

Is there a solution?

Yes…

But it takes some time and a bottle of common sense.

I say this not because of the above options, but to shake of the system or social supporters of such a system.

They need a scapegoat, and it is high time you realize that you are the evangelical scapegoat.

Take time off, give each of the a piece of your supposed, hypothetical miseries, the ones you are afraid off, the ones you try to hide.

Don’t give it with any anger or remorse. But give it as if you are sharing something valuable, such as say you have received some huge parcel of food or even a prize. Make it look like something valuable, and then you won’t feel bad about it.

Give after a week, list down the number of miseries and fears left.

Should there be no improvement, don’t despair. Go back to the old schedule, but you have a few less of your hypothetical fears and worries left.

Do this again after two weeks. Note the improvement.

Now, also you would start receiving feedbacks from the people you have shared your prizes. If there is a positive response, then you have to really work with yourself.

It would help even if you discuss these problems with a counselor.

Alternately, if your friends, colleagues, neighbors or relatives start politely turning down your prize giving habit, then you don’t have much to worry.

Your theory is not hypothetical; there is a social problem out here.

Each week or two weeks, change your approaches, modus operandi and you would be on the road to recovery.

Perhaps, it would even turn out to be one of the best experiences and lessons you ever learn.

Gross Jokes - What's That, Tampon?

2008-05-13T08:47:00.000+05:30

What did one tampon say to the other tampon in school ?

I'll see you next period.

Is It Worth Joining a Social Networking Site ?

2008-05-11T09:42:00.000+05:30

If you ask yourself this question - Am I interested in meeting new people online ? and if your answer is YES, then go ahead and join as social networking is here to stay.

Before the era of social networking, it was difficult to meet other Internet users.
If you tried, you would have to rely on chat rooms or instant messaging services
As nice as these popular Internet features are, they are not always considered safe. With chat rooms or instant messaging programs you were often given little reassurance that a person was who they claimed to be as there was no way that you could learn more about a particular Internet user, even if you wanted to.

Social networking has changed all that.

Not only have social networking sites made it safer to meet people online, it also
allows you to meet people that have the same or similar interests as yourself.

Most social networking sites allow you to create your own profile; in fact, many even give you your own web-page. These profiles or pages will allow you to share information on yourself, including your likes and dislikes. And it would be fairly easy for you to meet up with other network members that have similar profiles, especially those who enjoy or believe in the same things that you do.

Neuro Linguistic Programming - NLP

2008-05-07T09:17:00.000+05:30

Demand and supply has a funny criteria or in other words a standard or a base that it operates from. Whiz kids call it the benchmark, which of-course bounces off a lot of people.

Now returning to where we started……….the market at present, works on a funny standard , that is a 1,2, and 1,2,0 and a 1,2,3 standard. So basically you gotta write down each move [ie., if you have the time and you are quick on the uptake, by market standards] or else, you are lost!

So, where were we now ?

Did someone mention anything about USP……..or a unique selling proposition ?

Now did someone say some-thing ?

Must make an appointment with my psychiatrist!

Now lets create A as the demand and B as the supply and C as the constant. so that whenever there is a break in communication we can always move over to the other side. In other words, you have to know both sides……….

Oops...ego beckons…………. Let’s bathe in it…….or else C cannot control the neurotic……

Now where do the male and female elements fit in …..in such a process ?

NLP should be a lot more organized…..few understand it

Catch up with you later

Think of social networking as an investment

2008-05-03T09:52:00.000+05:30

We admit, social networking is not for everyone.

As you evaluate the goals for your own organization you will need to consider…

All publicity is NOT good publicity

How will (potential) donors react to your organization on a social platform

Will social drive donations?
Is social traffic worthwhile traffic?
Will social traffic convert?
Is social cost effective?

Just think of social networking as an investment for the future.

Prepare to lose control and know who is already pretending to be you.

The mostly young people you will dealing with are your donors and supporters of tomorrow.

Get into the game now and learn how to use social media or you might be left behind for good.

Oh, and anytime people say "this thing is a fad".... I think of blogging.

Lots of people told me that I was nuts with no clear objective, when I started it too. It wasn’t. I had no idea of it whatsoever but I an slowly beginning to enjoy it....

Now let's see what the future holds !

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2008-04-29T12:38:00.002+05:30

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Gothic social networks

2008-04-29T06:34:00.000+05:30

Ran into some gothic social networks recently, and couldn’t imagine that there were so many of them out there. At least now I sit corrected on the incorrect belief that Goths were people who liked and wore only black and didn’t mingle socially apart from themselves. Now, the below are sites for Goths to meet and mingle with other Goths.

Goth Passions i
AS free online dating & social networking community site for Goth singles. Meet other Goth singles into clubbing, Goth literature or whatever including the occult.

Gothic Love Online
One of the top Gothic dating sites in North America and a safe, fun and effective online dating community. Members decide when, where and who they connect with.

Vampirefreaks
An online community site that allows each of its members to post and view profiles, text, pictures, video, audio, and other content. Membership is free, although premium services are available.

Necrotica
An 18+ Dark Alternative Web Community with an extensive network of members from across the US and around the world. Their members consist of many different subcultural groups with alternative lifestyles who enjoy meeting, socializing & networking with others who share similar interests. Membership is free, although premium services are available.

Gothic Personals
Run by Goths for Goths and provide real free access to all their features. Members can upload photos, chat, take quizzes, send messages and various other facilities.

There are so many more out there - so keep searching !

My Technorati Profile

2008-04-28T15:45:00.001+05:30

Technorati Profile

Recently started to use the services of technocrati as one of my friends suggested me to have a Technorati Profile.

Technorati Profile as its a good website for bloggers. It gives all information on blogging and lets you to publish content and get famous amongst millions of other technocrati users. So watch my Technorati Profile and help me be famous too.

Thanks

Social Networking Is Investment in the Future

2008-04-28T15:36:00.003+05:30

Sites such as MySpace and FaceBook could be a nonprofit's dream market - millions of users engaging in activities and all interconnected.

But just setting up shop and collecting "friends" will not necessarily result in donors and supporters. They provide information from a guide to the "lingo" of social sites, to an approach to planning your entry into social networking.

Eventually you will want to start turning your 'friends' into activists, donors, and volunteers. However, you should make sure your social networking pages always feature lots of opportunities to get involved. Also include donation opportunities on your social networking pages. Even if you do not raise much in the short run, it helps to set expectations for the future.

Always let people know what happened at an event or with a campaign even if they did not participate. They might get involved the next time.

Think of social networking as an investment for the future.

The mostly young people you will dealing with are your donors and supporters of tomorrow. Get into the game now and learn how to use social media or you might be left behind for good.

Yahoo Buys Social Bookmarking Firm Del.icio.us

2008-04-27T15:32:00.000+05:30

Yahoo recently acquired Del.icio.us, a New York-based startup that is considered a pioneer in social bookmarking, a type of online service that lets users save, annotate, and tag links to their favorite Web pages and share their lists with other users.

Both Yahoo and Del.icio.us separately announced the deal via postings on their official blogs. Financial terms were not disclosed.

"Together we'll continue to improve how people discover, remember and share on the Internet, with a big emphasis on the power of community," Del.icio.us founder and Chief Executive Officer Joshua Schachter wrote in his company's official blog.

In the official blog from the search engine unit at Yahoo, Jeremy Zawodny wrote that the Del.icio.us team will be working "in close proximity" to Flickr, a photo-sharing service that Yahoo bought in March of this year.

Flickr works in a very similar way to Del.icio.us by letting users not only create online photo albums but also tag and share their pictures with other users.

Schachter said today he's convinced that Del.icio.us will thrive as a result of the acquisition because Yahoo truly comprehends the concept of social bookmarking.

For now, Del.icio.us users will not see any immediate changes to the service. It will remain at its current Web site and will continue to operate in its usual manner, Schachter said.

Flickr and Del.icio.us are considered good examples of what some call the Web 2.0 era of Internet services. Web 2.0 is a much-debated term used to describe many of the Internet companies born after the dot-com bust of 2000 and 2001.

2008-04-25T12:32:00.000+05:30

One of the most effective ways to find a job: Network.

Spread the word that you're looking for a new job. First, tell your family, friends, neighbors, acquaintances ... everyone. Even tell your mail carrier and your hair stylist. (But don't tell anyone at your current job.)

When it comes to networking though, there's more to consider than simply who you know.

You have to think about who you DON'T know. And then find a way to get to know those people.

Once you've exhausted your personal connections, it's time to focus on meeting some new faces.

Here are some tips on where to start building a network.

Get 'Organized'

The American Association of Zoo Keepers, the National Association of Truck Stop Operators, the American Nuclear Society ...

No matter what your occupation, there's a professional organization for you!

National and international professional associations often have local chapters where you can meet other professionals in your field. And most hold conferences and other events designed specifically for networking.

Professional organizations can also help you keep up-to-date on the latest developments in your industry. They often provide members with the latest industry news, trends and research as well as training and education. This information can come in very handy in interviews.

Not sure what organization would be right for you? This list , organized by topic, can help you get started.

Hit the Books

Looking for regular contact with a group of like-minded professionals in your industry?

Take a class.

From art design to advertising to auto repair, you should be able to find a class in your area that's relevant to your career. And you're guaranteed to meet a group of people who are also interested in your industry.

As an added bonus, a class can give you new skills to boost your resume and make you even more attractive to employers.

Revisit Your Past

Wish you could find a ready-made network, just waiting for you to join? You can: Your alumni association.

Most colleges and even many high schools have alumni organizations made up of former graduates. These organizations usually contain people in every occupation and industry imaginable.

If your former school has an alumni group, get involved.

Take advantage of the fact that you have something in common with the other alums. Remember: It's always easier to meet new people when you share an experience.

Give Something to Get Something

Sure, volunteer work lets you help others. But it also lets you help yourself -- and your job search.

Consider doing volunteer work to expand your network. You'll likely meet an entirely new group of people.

Choose an organization that's related to your profession, if possible. If you can't find a relevant company or cause, offer to help out your favorite charity by doing something that's job-related. Organizations can always use an extra set of hands to help with everything from computer work to clerical tasks.

By volunteering, you'll get a chance to use your skills, expand your network and make a much-needed contribution.

Article Courtesy : Erin Hovanec

5 Ways to Keep Visitors Coming Back

2008-04-25T10:08:00.001+05:30

A lot of successful websites depend on returning visitors to account for a major part of their traffic. Returning visitors are easier to convert into paying customers because the more often they return to a site, the more trust they have in that site. The credibility issue just melts away. Hence, keep your visitors coming back to your site with the following methods:

1) Start a forum, chatroom or shoutbox

When you start a forum, chatroom or shoutbox, you are providing your visitors a place to voice their opinions and interact with their peers -- all of them are visitors of your site. As conversations build up, a sense of community will also follow and your visitors will come back to your site almost religiously every day.

2) Start a web log (blog)

Keep an online journal, or more commonly known as a blog, on your site and keep it updated with latest news about yourself. Human beings are curious creatures and they will keep their eyes glued to the monitor if you post fresh news frequently. You will also build up your credibility as you are proving to them that there is also a real life person behind the website.

3) Carry out polls or surveys

Polls and surveys are other forms of interaction that you should definitely consider adding to your site. They provide a quick way for visitors to voice their opinions and to get involved in your website. Be sure to publish polls or surveys that are strongly relevant to the target market of your website to keep them interested to find out about the results.

4) Hold puzzles, quizzes and games

Just imagine how many office workers procrastinate at work every day, and you will be able to gauge how many people will keep visiting your site if you provide a very interesting or addicting way of entertainment. You can also hold competitions to award the high score winner to keep people trying continuously to earn the prize.

5) Update frequently with fresh content

Update your site frequently with fresh content so that every time your visitors come back, they will have something to read on your site. This is the most widely known and most effective method of attracting returning visitors, but this is also the least carried out one because of the laziness of webmasters. No one will want to browse a site that looks the same over ten years, so keep your site updated with fresh bites!

Social Networking: Sites You Need to Know

2008-04-22T15:27:00.001+05:30

Social networking is now "just another feature" of many sites - we're coming to expect sites to be SNS-enabled.

At this point, you're probably familiar with - MySpace, Facebook, Classmates.com, even Friendster - as there are hundreds of emergent players, what are sites you need to pay attention to

Cyworld

This South Korean social network is emerging as a strong model for the future of social networks. According to wikipedia, , over 25 percent of the South Korean population has a Cyworld account, with up to 90 percent of South Koreans in their 20's having an account., Cyworld is truly cutting edge; participants in this game-like social network can micropay for clothes, furniture and accessories. Speaking to users of the service, it is clear that Cyworld is nothing short of a phenomenon.

Bebo
Bebo has found a strong international audience, particularly in the UK. Bebo is an open, non-niche network, built on similar concepts as MySpace. Indeed, the market can't support many of these, but Bebo has found validity in sheer numbers. If your social network can find an audience - particularly one that will market on your behalf, users will come. Bebo is an emergent force - one that stands to make significant inroads.

Hi5
Hi5 is the prominent SNS brand in India. Indeed, as India is a tech center, this brand reaches far beyond the Subcontinent - the site is increasingly popular in the EU, as users keep in touch with extended families. If Hi5 can learn from the popular features of Myspace, this brand has a very promising future in a very interesting market.

Faceparty
This long-established UK-based SNS service isn't as popular as Bebo and Myspace have cut deeply into Faceparty's market. Regardless, Faceparty is notable as that it has monetized its user base. Faceparty has the ability to see who is viewing your profile, advanced search, and filtering. There is much to be learned from Faceparty's successes and failures.

XuQa
XuQa represents the other end of the spectrum in college networking - it is purposefully racy, full of game-like features - an anti-Facebook. XuQa is making social networking a game-like experience actually brings people back and it wouldn’t be surprising if Facebook integrates similar features.

Essentially, companies are building social-enabled sites around content areas - In this context, social networking adds the logical next layer to content-driven resources. This is an extremely important trend - in the future, all of our content sites will have social networking characteristics.

Social networking is absolutely here to stay - this is not simply a "phenomenon".

The young users of these tools are situating their entire formative internet experience around them and this "phenomenon" is not bound by geography or culture or language - everyone is welcome to join a social networking website and hundreds of millions of people have done so. Put in context, we're really only at the beginning of "social networking" - these sites, along will shape the future of our online social networking experience.

MySpace and Social Networking Sites

2008-04-18T14:53:00.000+05:30

Social networking. We have all likely heard of it before, but not everyone knows what it means?

If you were asked to define what social networking was, would you be able to give an accurate definition? Unfortunately, most individuals cannot, even though it is likely that they participate in some form of social networking, especially online.

Social networking is defined as the grouping of individuals together into to specific groups, often like a small community or a neighborhood. Although social networking is possible in person, especially in schools or in the workplace, it is most popular online.

Social networking sites such as Myspace are primary means of communication among high school and college students and especially teens. And if we want to better connect with many of them, we need to at least be familiar with such "tools" for communication and sharing. If you are not familiar with and have little interest in MySpace, Facebook, and other social networking sites, you ought to reconsider:

We admit, social networking is not for everyone as all publicity is not good publicity and will social drive donations and is social traffic worthwhile and lastly will social traffic convert and is it cost effective?

This is because unlike most high schools, colleges, or workplaces, the Internet is filled with millions, if not more, of individuals who are looking to meet other Internet users and develop friendships. When it comes to social networking online, websites are used. These websites are known as social networking websites.

Social networking websites are, in a way, like an online community of Internet users. Depending on the social networking website in question, many of these online community members share a common bond, whether that bond be hobbies, religion, or politics. Once you are granted access to a social networking website you can begin to socialize. This socialization may include reading the profiles or profile pages of other members or even contacting them.

If networking on the Internet sounds like something you would be interested in, you are encouraged to learn more about it, such as the dangers of social networking. These dangers often involve online predators or individuals who claim to be someone that they are not. Although danger does exist with networking online, it also exists with networking out in the real world.

As when you are meeting friends at a bar, school, or work, you are advised to proceed with caution online. By being aware of your surroundings and who you are talking to, you should be able safely enjoying social networking online. Once you have learned everything that you feel you need to learn, about social networking online, you can begin to search for networking communities to join.This can easily be done by performing a standard Internet search. Your search will likely return a number of results, including MySpace, FriendWise, FriendFinder, Yahoo! 360, Facebook, Orkut, Friendster, and Classmates.

The Advantages and Disadvantages to Using Social Networking Sites to Find Dates

2008-04-15T09:37:00.000+05:30

Have you been looking for love, but in all of the wrong places? Many singles are fed up with the traditional bar scene; therefore, many are looking for alternatives when it comes to meeting and possibly falling in love with someone. One of those alternatives is online dating. Online dating has skyrocketed in popularity because of social networking sites!

Millions of Americans have turned to the Internet in hopes of finding love. If you are thinking about doing the same, you may be wondering if it is really worth it. To determine whether or not it is, you are advised to examine the advantages and disadvantages of online dating. Before you can begin to examine the advantages and disadvantages of using your social networking website for dating, it is important to remember one thing: there are two main types of social networking websites. The first type is often classified as traditional networking websites. These websites are
websites that tend to have an open membership. An open membership means that anyone can join them.

The second type are known as specialty social networking websites. Specialty social networking websites tend to focus on a particular topic or interest, such as online dating. One thing that you may not know about online dating and social networking is that they are almost always connected. When many individuals go in search for love online, many head to online dating websites. Did you know that online dating websites are actually socially networking websites? What sets online dating websites apart from traditional social networking sites is that all of the individuals who are a part of the online community are looking to find love. In fact, that is one of the many advantages to using social networking websites, especially those with a focus on relationships.

When you join a traditional social networking site, one that allows all different types of Internet users to join, it is often hard to tell what many are looking for. A large number of network users are looking for love, but many more are only looking for friendships. Online dating websites help to eliminate confusion and awkward moments, especially when approaching someone who is not interested in starting a relationship.

Another one of the many benefits to using online social networking sites to find a date is that you literally have an unlimited number of different choices. Social networking websites have expended overtime. In fact, many networks have as many as a million members. This means that if you are looking for love online, there is a good chance that you can find a love interest online. In fact, you could probably find more than one! Although social network dating has its advantages, there are disadvantages as well. One of the main disadvantages is the cost of using the networks service. As previously mentioned, online dating websites are the best type of social network to join, especially if you are looking for a romantic partner. Unfortunately, unlike most traditional networking sites, most dating sites require a paid membership. To many this membership is worth the cost, but overtime it could get quite expensive and you are not guaranteed any results.

In addition to the cost of online dating, there are a large number of safety concerns that could be considered disadvantages as well. Unfortunately, the Internet has made it easy for individuals to claim to be someone who they are not. Essentially, this means that you could be starting an online relationship with someone who is not as they look in their photos or their personality is not as they described to you. While this will not only lead to disappointment when you find out, it could also lead to danger. There have been numerous reports of instances where online dates resulted in abuse or murder;therefore, you are always urged to be careful and meet your dates in a safe, public place.

The above mentioned advantages and disadvantages of social networking dating are just a few of the many. One you have examined all of these advantages and disadvantages, you can compare the two. If you find that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages then social networking and dating might be right for you.

Why Social Networking Sites are So Popular

2008-04-14T14:34:00.000+05:30

Social networking websites, over the past few years, have rapidly increased in popularity, so much that many are wondering why. If you have used a social networking website before, it is likely that you are already fully aware of their popularity and the reason for popularity. There is just something about these websites that draw in millions of Internet users. With a wide variety of different social networking websites available, there are a wide variety of different reasons for their popularity. One those reasons being the ease of use.

Social networking websites are, for the most part, easy to use. Most sites are easy to navigate. In fact, many require little knowledge of the Internet. In addition to being easy to navigate, social networking websites also make it easier to meet new people online.

There are many Internet users who would love to make new friends online; however, that can sometimes be difficult do. Without social networking websites, you would have to connect with Internet users, often in chat rooms, and learn about their interests before deciding if you would like to consider them your “buddy.” Social networking sites allow you to learn information about another Internet user before ever having to make contact with them.

Another one of the many reasons why social networking sites are popular is because many are free to use. In fact, the majority of social networking sites, such as MySpace and Yahoo! 360, are free to use.

Despite being free to use, many websites require that you register with them. This registration will not only allow you to create your own profile or online webpage, but it will also allow you to contact other networking members.

Social Networking Exposed!

2008-04-10T14:38:00.000+05:30

Although most social networking websites are free to use, there are some that are not. Classmates is one of those websites. Many of these websites give you a free trial period or a free membership. That membership can be used to help you determine whether or not the website is worth paying for.

What is nice about paid online social networking websites is that many can be considered exclusive. Since most Internet users would not want to pay for something that they can get for free, most paid social networking sites are limited on the number of members they have. This may work out to your advantage because it tends to eliminate those who create fake accounts or aim to cause controversy online.

Social networking websites are also popular because they come in a wide variety of different formats. Websites like Yahoo! 360 and MySpace focus on a wide variety of different topics. This means that just about anyone can join. However, there are other social networking sites out there that have a particular focus. These focuses may be on a particular religion, political following, or hobby. Most specialty social networking sites restrict the individuals that can participate in their network; thus, making your experience more enjoyable.

Finally, social networking websites focus on meeting new people, especially online, but over recent months, many have started including additional features only available to their online members. Many social networking members can receive their own free webpage, get free access to popular music videos, a free blog, and much more. Although social networking websites are popular enough to bring in members on their own, these additional features are, in a way, providing Internet users with an incentive to join.

Mentioned above were a few of the most popular social networks that could be found online. Those networks included MySpace, Yahoo! 360, and Classmates. If you are looking for additional social networking websites, you should easily be able to find some by performing a standard Internet search.

Have You Seen CNN Lately?

2008-04-04T19:24:00.000+05:30

Source :

Source: DrudgeReport
Domain: RIPCNN.com

Sperm count

2008-04-03T12:41:00.000+05:30

An 85-year-old man was requested by his doctor for a sperm count as part of his physical exam.

The doctor gave the man a jar and said, "Take this jar home and bring back a semen sample tomorrow."

The next day the 85-year-old man reappeared at the doctor's office and gave him the jar, which was as clean and empty as on the previous day.

The doctor asked what happened and the man explained, "Well, doc, it's like this first I tried with my right hand, but nothing.

Then I tried with my left hand, but still nothing. Then I asked my wife for help. She tried with her right hand, then with her left, still nothing.

She tried with her mouth, first with the teeth in, then with her teeth out, still nothing. We even called up Arleen, the lady next door and she tried too, first with both hands, then an arm pit, and she even tried squeezing it between her knees, but still nothing.

The doctor was shocked! "You asked your neighbor?"

The old man replied, "Yep, none of us could get the jar open."

A quote on marriage

2008-03-26T12:53:00.001+05:30

I tried a mail order bride, once, but she was damaged in the mail, and I had to return the unused part for my full refund.

Definition Of Heaven

2008-03-18T10:19:00.001+05:30

A sardarji died and went to heaven. When he got to the pearly gates Saint Peter told him that new rules are in effect due to the advances in education on earth. In order to gain admittance each soul must answer two simple questions:

1. Name two days of the week that begin with "T".
2. How many seconds are there in a year?

The sardarji thought for a few minutes and answered:
1. The two days of the week that begin with "T" are Today and Tomorrow.
2. There are 12 seconds in a year.

Saint Peter said, "OK, I'll buy the Today and Tomorrow answer, even though it's not the answer I expected. But how did you get 12 seconds in a year?"
The Sardarji replied, "Well, January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd, etc..."

Saint Peter opened the gate without another word......

Real Poverty

2008-03-12T10:19:00.000+05:30

One day a father and his rich family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing him how poor people can be. They spent a day and a night at the farm of a very poor family.

When they returned from their trip, the father asked his son. "How was the trip?"

"Very good dad!"

"Did you see how poor people can be?" The father asked

"Yeah!

"And what did you learn?"

The son replied. "I saw that we have a dog at home and the have four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of the garden; they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lamps in the garden; they have the stars. Our patio reaches to the front yard; they have a whole horizon."

When the little boy finished speaking, his father was speechless.

His son added, "Thanks dad for showing me how poor we are."

Black Magic

2008-03-02T10:21:00.000+05:30

A man walks into the market followed by his ten-year-old son.

The kid is spinning a 25 cent piece in the air and catching it between his teeth. As they walk through the market someone bumps into the boy at just the wrong moment and the coin goes straight into his mouth and lodges in his throat. He immediately starts choking and going blue in the face and Dad starts panicking, shouting and screaming for help.

A middle-aged, fairly unremarkable man in a gray suit is sitting at a coffee bar in the market reading his newspaper and sipping a cup of coffee. At the sound of the commotion he looks up, puts his coffee cup down on the saucer, neatly folds his newspaper and places it on the counter. He gets up from his seat and makes his unhurried way across the market.

Reaching the boy (who is still standing, but just barely) the man carefully takes hold of the kid's testicles and squeezes gently but firmly. After a few seconds the boy convulses violently and coughs up the 25 cent piece, which the man catches in his free hand. Releasing the boy, the man hands the coin to the father and walks back to his seat in the coffee bar without saying a word.

As soon as he is sure that his son has suffered no lasting ill effects, the father rushes over to the man and starts effusively thanking him. The man looks embarrassed and brushes off the father's thanks. As the man is about to leave, the father asks one last question: "I've never seen anybody do anything like that before - it was fantastic - what are you, a surgeon or something like that?"

"Oh, good heavens, no", the man replies, "I work for the IRS

Women and men

2008-02-28T10:25:00.000+05:30

Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy.

(And you wonder why you are still single, if you are that way and think that way.)

Thought for the day - The Chair

2008-02-24T09:25:00.001+05:30

Bill Clinton, Al Gore, and Bill Gates all died in a plane crash and went to meet their maker.

The supreme deity turned to Al and asked, tell what is important about yourself. Al responded that he felt that the earth was the ultimate importance and that protecting the earth's ecological system was most important. God looked to Al and said, " I like the way you think, come and sit at my left hand".

God then asked Bill Clinton what he revered most. Bill Clinton responded that he felt people and their personal choices were most important. God responded, " I like the way you think, come and sit at my right hand".

God then turned to Bill Gates, who was staring at him indignantly. God asked "What is your problem Bill Gates?"

Bill Gates responded " I think you are sitting in my chair".

Tamil Trivia

2008-02-20T13:09:00.000+05:30

What are the degrees of egoism in Tamil Nadu? I, Iyer, Iyengar.

What's the opposite of Go-palakrishnan?....Come-palakrishnan.

How do they start a road race in Tamil Nadu?
Ready....Steady.....PO

What do you call a really colourful Tamilian?
Rangamannar Rangarajan.

How does a Tamilian introduce the tennis superstar Lendl?
Ivan Lendl (Ivan = 'he' in Tamil).

What did the Tamilian call the tall building a Japanese built?
Nikumo Nikado (Will it or won't it stand?)

What is the opposite of Subramnium Swamy? [Subramnium Saw-mee ? ]
Subramanium Didn't See Me.

Thought For The Day

2008-02-14T11:21:00.008+05:30

Oops

2008-02-11T08:43:00.000+05:30

Mandira Bedi does it again

2008-02-06T12:20:00.000+05:30

While hosting the Cricket World Cup 2007 Finals on Set MAX with Charu Sharma, Mandira Bedi was seen wearing a saree which had national flags of all the countries which participated in the tournament. As seen Mandira was seen wearing a sari, which had an image of the Indian Tricolour below her waist, which was against the constitutional norm. Mandira's sari on the occasion had images of national flags of all the cricket-playing nations printed on it. But the image of the Indian Tricolour was in a rather disrespectful position.

The Indian Government had cleared wearing of images of the Indian Tricolour on clothing in 2005 following a raging debate over the provision of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, according to which using the Indian national flag as a drapery in any form except in state funerals was a crime.

The restrctions were eased after a legal fight by industrialist and Congress party MP Naveen Jindal, demanding that all Indians and institutions be allowed to fly the national flag respectfully. After the Supreme Court ruled in favour of Jindal in 2001, the Government brought in an amendment in the Act in 2005.

However, even that amendment made it clear that the flag can only be displayed on garments above the waist. As per the order, caps and T-shirts are in, but swimsuits and evening gowns are still a no-no. The flag can not be embroidered or printed even on cushion covers, gloves, handkerchiefs, napkins and dress material. Mandira has worn garment with Indian tricolor on previous occasions but it was well above the waist.

10 Husbands, Still a Virgin

2008-02-05T13:08:00.000+05:30

A lawyer married a woman who had previously divorced ten husbands.

On their wedding night, she told her new husband, "Please be gentle, I'm still a virgin."

"What?" said the puzzled groom.

"How can that be if you've been married ten times?"

"Well, Husband #1 was a sales representative: he kept telling me how great it was going to be.

Husband #2 was in software services: he was never really sure how it was supposed to function, but he said he'd look into it and get back to me.

Husband #3 was from field services: he said everything checked out diagnostically but he just couldn't get the system up.

Husband #4 was in telemarketing: even though he knew he had the order, he didn't know when he would be able to deliver.

Husband #5 was an engineer: he understood the basic process but wanted three years to research, implement, and design a new state-of-the-art method.

Husband #6 was from finance and administration: he thought he knew how, but he wasn't sure whether it was his job or not.

Husband #7 was in marketing: although he had a nice product, he was never sure how to position it.

Husband #8 was a psychologist: all he ever did was talk about it.

Husband #9 was a gynecologist: all he did was look at it.

Husband #10 was a stamp collector: all he ever did was... God! I miss him! But now that I've married you, I'm really excited!"

"Good," said the new husband, "but, why?"

"You're a lawyer. This time I know I'm gonna get screwed!"

Future Headlines

2008-02-01T19:23:00.000+05:30

The year is 2030, twenty-five years in the future. What are the headlines?

Some ideas:

European-americans still trying to have English recognized as California's third language.

Baby conceived naturally - - scientists stumped.

Couple petitions court to reinstate heterosexual marriage.

France pleads for global help after being taken over by Jamaica.

Castro finally dies at age 112; Cuban cigars can now be imported legally, but President Chelsea Clinton has banned all smoking.

George Z. Bush says he will run for President in 2032.

Postal Service raises price of first class stamp to $17.89 and reduces mail delivery to Wednesdays only.

85-year, $75.8 billion study: Diet and Exercise is the key to weight loss.

Average height of NBA players now nine feet, seven inches; average sentence for first offenses now 2 years, 6 months.

Capitol Hill intern indicted for refusing to have sex with congressman.

Florida voters still having trouble with voting machines.

The floor is open............

2008-01-30T06:20:00.003+05:30

If you are a member of Facebook, MySpace, Flickr or Blogger then you can get free photo scanning from ScanMyPhotos.com. This is normally a paid service, but ScanMyPhotos.com wants to redirect their free campaign, which they also did for the Writers Guild of America members, to the users of these four top social networking sites.

CEO of ScanMyPhotos.com, Mitch Goldstone, said that he wants users of MySpace, Flickr, Facebook and Blogger to digitize all of their precious analog photos that they might have sitting in their shoeboxes at home. Goldstone also said, “We selected Facebook, MySpace, Blogger and Flickr social networking members to receive this $49.95 value because they represent the most cutting-edge and innovative group of consumers. In exchange, we ask people to post reviews on their experience with our scanning and digital imaging photo center.”

Most people believe that facebook is better than myspace and is more organized and that Myspace is only better for bands etc, but Facebook could trump that card without too mush hassle if they wanted.

News-blog courtesy :

http://scienceoftheinvisible.blogspot.com/2007/05/myspace-vs-facebook.html

Using Social Networking Websites to Promote Your Blog

2008-01-29T16:33:00.000+05:30

Why would you want to do promote your blog?

If you have to ask yourself that question you probably shouldn’t even have one. The whole purpose of a blog is to document your thoughts, views, and opinions on a particular topic, issue, or subject.

If you are using your blog to make money then you will defiantly want to promote it. When it comes to promoting blogs, there are many blog owners who decide to let the search engine do the work for them.

When it comes to promoting your blog on social networking websites, you have a number of different options. Your first option is to include a link to your blog in your community profile or profile page. This will allow other community members to checkout your blog, only if they wish to do so. The other way is to inform your online friends of your blog through private messages. Once you join a social networking website and create or join a network of friends, you should easily be able to communicate with those friends. Sending each of your friends a private message with information and a link to your blog tends to be more effective than just placing a link in your profile or on your profile page.

If you are not already a member of a social networking sites, but would like to become one, you will need to find a social networking website to join. This can easily be done with a Internet search.

In your search, you will likely find a number of popular network sites, such as MySpace, Facebook, FriendFinder, Yahoo! 360, and Orkut.

Before becoming a community member at one of these networking sites, you may want to first examine the website to ensure that it is everything that you want it to be. As you can easily see, there are a number of different ways that you can go about promoting your blog on online social networking websites. You never known, but, in addition to promoting your blog, you may also make new friends along the way.

Heavenly Humor

2008-01-05T18:39:00.000+05:30

Dear God

I bet it is very hard for you to love all of everybody in the whole world. There are only 4 people in our family and I can never do it.

Thought for the day

2008-01-04T09:21:00.000+05:30

Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it. ...

Thought for the day

2008-01-03T23:08:00.000+05:30

If there is anything the nonconformist hates worse than a conformist, it's another nonconformist who doesn't conform to the prevailing standard of nonconformity.

Bill Vaughan

Thought for the day

2008-01-01T13:18:00.000+05:30

I can't listen to that much Wagner. I start getting the urge to conquer Poland.

Wody Allen

Who said blondes were stupid !

2008-01-01T12:33:00.000+05:30

A lawyer and a sexy blonde with huge boobs, are sitting next to each other on a long flight from LA to NY.

Curiosity gets the better of the lawyer and asks the blonde with sexy legs and huge tits about her profession. The hottie tells him that she is a model

Satisfied, the lawyer introduces himself and asks the hot blonde whether she would like to play a fun game.

The sexy model just wants to take a nap, so she politely declines and rolls over to the window to catch a few winks.

The lawyer persists, and explains that the game is really easy and a lot of fun. He explains "I ask you a question, and if you don't know the answer, you pay me $5, and visa-versa."

Again, the blonde model politely declines and tries to get some sleep.

The lawyer, now somewhat agitated, says, "Okay, if you don't know the answer you pay me $5, and if I don't know the answer, I will pay you $50!" figuring that since she is a blonde that he will easily win the match.

This catches the blonde's attention and, figuring that there will be no end to this torment unless she plays, agrees to the game.

The lawyer asks the first question. "What's the distance from the earth to the moon?" The blonde doesn't say a word, reaches in to her purse, pulls out a five-dollar bill and hands it to the lawyer.

Now, it's the blonde's turn. She asks the lawyer: "What goes up a hill with three legs, and comes down with four?" The lawyer looks at her with a puzzled look. He takes out his laptop computer and searches all his references. He taps into the Airphone with his modem and searches the Net and the Library of Congress. Frustrated, he sends E-mails to all his coworkers and friends he knows. All to no avail. After over an hour, he wakes the blonde and hands her $50. The blonde politely takes the $50 and turns away to get back to sleep.

The lawyer, who is more than a little miffed, wakes the blonde and asks, "Well, so what is the answer!?"

Without a word, the blonde reaches into her purse, hands the lawyer $5, and goes back to sleep.

Now, who said blondes were stupid !

It really isn't that bad.....Christmas

2007-12-25T10:14:00.000+05:30

Just a short note.......

Have a ball dudes

Egypt bans female circumcision

2007-12-21T10:11:00.000+05:30

Egypt has banned all female circumcision after the death this week of a 12-year-old girl undergoing the widely practised procedure.
Budour Ahmad Shaker died from an overdose of anaesthetic at a private clinic in Minya province in upper Egypt during the $9 (£4.50) operation. Her parents are threatening to sue the doctor involved after he reportedly tried to bribe them to withdraw their complaint.

Female circumcision, which involves the removal of the clitoris, and is also called female genital mutilation, was made illegal in Egypt in 1997. But the painful and sometimes deadly practice was allowed in exceptional cases, and is common in the south despite educational efforts by human rights organisations. President Hosni Mubarak's wife, Suzanne, has been an active campaigner on the issue.

Article courtesy

Egypt bans female circumcision after death of 12-year-old girl

Ian Black, Middle East editor
The Guardian

Thought for the Day

2007-12-21T10:10:00.000+05:30

A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle

White House Visitors

2007-12-20T08:59:00.000+05:30

What do you call someone in the White House who is honest, ethical, intellectual, law abiding, and truthful?

A tourist.

Texas Sphincters

2007-12-09T17:04:00.000+05:30

On the seventh day, God said, "Let there be football." And it was good.

Later that day, God said, "Let there be one team to rule the others and set the standard for excellence."

With that, he plucked a star from the heavens and placed it on the helmet of silver and blue.

God said, "Let it be called, 'The Dallas Cowboys' - America's team."

Later that day, God said, "Even Cowboys need a**holes."

So he made their fans.

Thought for the day..

2007-11-26T13:03:00.000+05:30

We forfeit three-fourths of ourselves in order to be like other people.

The CIA had an opening for an assassin.

2007-11-08T11:08:00.000+05:30

The CIA had an opening for an assassin. After all of the background checks, interviews, and testing were done there were three finalists — two men and one woman. For the final test, the CIA agents took one of the men to a large metal door and handed him a gun.

“We must know that you will follow your instructions, no matter what the circumstances. Inside this room you will find your wife sitting in a chair. You have to kill her.” The first man said.“You can’t be serious. I could never shoot my wife,”

The agent replies, “Then you’re not the right man for this job."

The second man was given the same instructions. He took the gun and went into the room. All was quiet for about five minutes. Then the agent came out with tears in his eyes. “I tried, but I can’t kill my wife.” The agent replies, “You don’t have what it takes. Take your wife and go home.”

Finally, it was the woman’s turn. Only she was told to kill her husband. She took the gun and went into the room. Shots were heard, one shot after another. They heard screaming, crashing, banging on the walls. After a few minutes, all was quiet. The door opened slowly and there stood the woman. She wiped the sweat from her brow and said, “You guys didn’t tell me the gun was loaded with blanks. So I had to beat him to death with the chair.”

The Scent of An Old Woman

2007-11-06T21:08:00.000+05:30

A haggard old lady is riding in a posh hotel's elevator.

On the second floor, a beautiful woman steps on, smelling divine. She arrogantly says to the old lady, "Georgio, $100 an ounce."

On the next floor, an equally beautiful women steps on, smelling lovely as well. She turns to the two other women and says, "Chanel, $150 an ounce."

The old lady's floor is approaching and as the doors open, she looks at the two young ladies, bends over, farts and says, "Broccoli, 49 cents a pound."

Senate Slander

2007-11-01T10:46:00.000+05:30

A member of the United States Senate, known for his hot temper and acid tongue, exploded one day in mid-session and began to shout, "Half of this Senate is made up of cowards and corrupt politicians!"

All the other Senators demanded that the angry member withdraw his statement, or be removed from the remainder of the session.

After a long pause, the angry member acquiesced. "OK," he said, "I withdraw what I said. Half of this Senate is NOT made up of cowards and corrupt politicians!"

Dr. Doctor

2007-10-25T10:39:00.000+05:30

Two doctors opened an office in a small town.

They put up a sign reading: "Dr Smith and Dr Jones, Psychiatry and Proctology."

The town council was not too happy with the sign, so the doctors changed it to: "Hysterias and Posteriors."

This was not acceptable either, so in an effort to satisfy the council, they changed the sign to: "Schizoids and Hemorrhoids."

No go! Next they tried "Catatonics and Colonics" Thumbs down again.

Then came, "Manic-Depressives and Anal-Retentives."

But is was still not good! So they tried:

"Minds and Behinds"

"Analysis and Anal Cysts"

"Nuts and Butts"

"Freaks and Cheeks"

"Loons and Moons"

"Lost Souls and Ass Holes"

None worked.

Almost at their wits' end, the doctors finally came up with a title they thought might be accepted by the council:

"Dr Smith and Dr Jones, Odds and Ends."

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2007-10-12T14:08:00.000+05:30

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Jesus in the Bathroom

2007-10-10T23:32:00.000+05:30

A Sunday school teacher of pre-schoolers was concerned that his students might be a little confused about Jesus Christ. He wanted to make sure they understood that the birth of Jesus occurred a long time ago, that he grew up, etc. So he asked his class, "Where is Jesus today?"Steven raised his hand and said, "He's in heaven!"

Mary was called on and answered, "He's in my heart!"

Little Johnny, waving his hand furiously, blurted out, "I know! I know! He's in our bathroom!"

The whole class got very quiet, looked at the teacher, and waited for a response. The teacher was completely at a loss for a few very long seconds. He finally gathered his wits and asked Little Johnny how he knew this.

Little Johnny replied, "Well, every morning my father gets up, bangs on the bathroom door, and yells: 'Jesus Christ, are you still in there?'"

A peep - he who laughs lasts !

2007-09-29T19:34:00.000+05:30

Colin meets a girl on the street. He says, "Come on, babe, let's go in the alleyway and get it on. I've got fifteen bucks."

She says, "FIFTEEN bucks? You're crazy. For fifteen bucks, I'll let you LOOK at it."

They go into the alleyway, she pulls down her pants, and he gets down on his knees. But he can't see anything, because it's too dark, so he gets out his lighter. He lights his lighter, and he says, "My God, your pubic hair... it's so curly and thick... it's BEAUTIFUL."

She says, "Thank you."

He says, "You mind if I ask you a personal question?"

She says, "Go ahead."

He says, "Can you pee through all that hair?"

She says, "Of course."

He says, "Well, you better start. You're on fire."

Care to sleep with a filmstar ?

2007-09-28T19:25:00.000+05:30

Christmas is not very far off, and if you want to start shopping, now is never too early.

If you want to buy Bedding for your home or some unique gifts to your friends, there is this nice site where you can buy Personalized Bedding. You can turn your pictures or digital designs into a Bedspread or Duvet Cover.

Instead of the ordinary bedspreads and duvet covers you can obtain a customized one done for you or as unique gifts for family and friends from Visionbedding.com.

You can design your own bedding look at Visionbedding.com. You select your favorite picture or digital design and have it specially dyed into your photo bedspreads and duvets.

Imagine sleeping with your favorite filmstar or pet!

Now Visionbedding is giving you that and dying their picture on to your bed sheets. Yes they can create your pet picture on bedspreads and duvet covers, throw pillows and pillow shams and blankets.

A great idea for you if you are studying or living abroad and you can have a picture of your favorite pet on your bedspreads. It is also an ideal way to complement your room to give it a personalized touch. The end result is a high quality custom photo product and you won’t be disappointed

The digital picture is professionally dyed into the blanket fabric using the latest production technology. Visionbedding.com have special process does not alter the fabric texture, it is gentle and the picture won't fade! The Blanket feels and washes just like the clothes you wear everyday. Visionbedding.com end result is a soft, superb high-quality personalized photo blanket.

So get movin !

Ashop E - Commerce Online Shopping Software

2007-09-25T16:01:00.000+05:30

If you're in the process of expanding/ upgrading your online shopping site, and give it an unique headlong, or thinking of starting a new one, Ashop Commerce is the place for you.

Having good shopping cart software is very important.Ashop Commerce is a leading US provider of hosted shopping cart software. It offers a complete solution for merchants to sell online

Ashop Commerce are a leading provider of hosted shopping cart software. Ashop offers a complete solution for merchants to sell online. They offer many solutions for you, if you are looking to create a new store or are looking to upgrade your current e-commerce store. For prices, comparable to lowest in industry, you get easy-to-use and feature-packed web based administrations with award winning features. It has an impressive track-record.

Ashop ecommerce software provides the unique and best way to sell online and which supports all aspects of
e commerce software

Being an online shopper, I can assure you that most people opt to only transact with reliable sites and they would highly appreciate stores that use a good and secure ecommerce software because the one thing they dread is giving out info on and about their credit info.

And it is very simple for a low monthly fee. A small price to pay to insure that customers will come back because they are satisfied.. Besides, being a web based ecommerce software, no painful installation and un-installation is required.

Ashop Commerce Shopping Carts are integrated with all the major banks and it can also generate various types of reports for your shopping cart and also has Products Feeds for popular shopping comparison sites, part from providing Gift Coupous, and Discount and Multiple Currency and with free tech support on mail, Phone or fax… and has extremely reliable dedicated servers that comes with daily backups. On top of all that..for those who are into this online marketing….the carts are 100% Search Engine Optimised (SEO)..which ofcourse make sure your products rank the hightest they can on major Search Engines.

Instead of going on about it …just give it a trial shot… that would explain it in a better perspective…

Just sign in for a 10 days free trial with out any credit card and start selling online just now.

Talk about size.....!!!!

2007-09-24T13:16:00.000+05:30

Schwarzenegger has a big one,
Michael J. Fox has a small one,
Madonna doesn't have one,
The POPE has one but doesn't use it,
Clinton uses his all the time,
Mickey Mouse has an unusual one,
George Burns' was hot,
Liberace NEVER used his on women,
Jerry Seinfeld is very very proud of his,
We never saw Lucy use Desi's

What is it?

Uh...ummmmm.... how can you say it ?

Say what ???????

Its that you know....

Okay...give up !

A last name.......

What were you thinking... you pervert !!!!!

Cheap Hotels In Sydney

2007-09-22T21:48:00.000+05:30

Sydney is the most populated city in Australia, situated on the picteuresque New South Wales coast to the south east of the country. Sydney is a lively city, modern, with thousands of events, and is a popular holiday venue with many things to see and do.

Also it has one the most beautiful buildings in the World: The Sydney Opera House. The Opera House lies on a small peninsula close to the impressive Harbour Bridge and is the ideal place to relax, enjoy the scenery and dine alfresco.

Sydney is an ocean city with many marvelous vistas and different perspectives of the harbor and sea. There are so many places to pick from and a few of them have been given below.

The city is so big and there a lot more to see like Darlinghurst, Kings Cross, Circular Quay, Surry Hills, Woolloomooloo, The Rocks, Potts Point…the list is endless. All you have to do is mark these places when you get to Sydney.

Any time is a good time to be in Australia. The city has a comfortable average temperature of 22 degrees throughout the year.

Australia's biggest attraction is its natural beauty.

Its endless sun baked horizons to dense tropical rain forest to chilly southern beaches. Scattered along the coasts, its cities blend a European enthusiasm for art and food with a laid-back love of sport and the outdoors. Imagine, going to see a sophisticated opera in Sydney one night and meet Crocodile Dundee the next night!

Named for the cabbage tree palms that inhabit the area, Cabbage Tree Bay promises a special picnic on a secluded beach away from the crowds - an ideal spot for the amorous couple. Or, take a stroll along the pathway that meanders along the shoreline with views of Manly and the lapping surf. There are plenty of little nooks available for a little impromptu privacy. The best times to come here for the romantic couple would be in the evening when the area becomes more secluded.

There's a lot of good deals on hotels right now too if you are interested to visit Australia.

Check out these beautiful Sydney Hotels. It is the second largest city in Australia and offers some of Australia’s best cuisine for eating and drinking, historic arcades full of boutiques and cafes. Hotels in Sydney are the ideal way to relax and unwind and enjoy one of Australia's most cosmopolitan cities.

The Darling Harbour Hotel in particular is ideally situated for the nearby exhibition center and fine wining, dining and nightlife. Why not just take a relaxing ferry cruise while you're there. These places are home to the liveliest nightclubs and a few minutes walk to get in its centre business districts with endless tour activities during day or night.

North Sydney is on the North side of the Harbour Bridge facing the Opera House and the city of Sydney. A brisk 20 minute walk or a 5 minute train ride, or 5 minutes in a Sydney taxi would take you there.

It is a centre for business with several large companies making their corporate headquarters here, as well as smaller business.

Accommodation ? North Sydney Hotels ?

Check out the prices on North Sydney accommodation cheaper than for North Sydney hotels

Hope to visit there someday.

Online betting facilities

2007-09-17T19:16:00.000+05:30

This is a sponsored post.

Are you an online gambling player?

Do you like playing poker and sports betting online?

Then you’ve come to the right place, because I got just the place for you. Bet365 has the some good online betting facilities.

This site is available in 13 languages and here you find over 65 play games, a section dedicated to online poker, sport book facility, an interactive game play area, live chat and Live Streaming and interactive games section and an online poker playing area.

Personally, am very bad at poker (in fact only play once in a while) so am trying to bluff my way though…. Pun intended !

Bet365.com is one of the leading betting and gaming companies in the UK. Bet365.com is is a licensed company and has more than 600 employees.

They got an online casino that lets you play instantly 65 online games, bonus a dedicated online poker section, a sport book facility and also interactive game play area.

Another one of their cool features is their "LIVE TV" coverage. They show games and other sports events like for example boxing or tennis. You can watch the games you betted on right on their site via imbedded software.

Bet365 has been in this business of providing real online entertainment since 1974.They are have been successful in conducting betting through internet and telephone for years, and comes with 24/7 customer support.

The one feature which made them special when compared to other online casinos is that they give you one wallet system. Through this one wallet system any player can take part in various games using one single username and password.

Don’t be worry about you personal information, because they have a secure online gaming environment. Bet365 is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission.

Unfortunately it’s not possible for US players to bet on Bet365.com until there has been a clarification of the laws in the United States. But nevertheless it’s still a great place to play online poker while you watch the game you’ve betted on for non-US residents. Bet365.com is your place to go if you’re not a US resident.

On the whole it’s a complete fun and entertainment for online casino fans.

So, join right now and do your bets!

VisionBedding

2007-09-16T17:40:00.000+05:30

What a great concept.

If you are the person who likes to take pictures and display them in picture frames and similar methods, you would like this novel concept of displaying it on blankets and pillows.

You can buy your own personalized beddings on this site here.... The site is called Visionbedding.com.

VisionBedding offers really neat photo blankets and pillows...exactly that you may have been searching for. Not only it is a great thing for a home, but also something that you could give as a personalized gift, possibly for a birthday, anniversary, wedding, or any special occasion.

Christmas is not very far off, and if you want to start shopping, now is never too early.

VisionBedding.com also has a huge selection of Teen Bedding, Kids and Children and Adults Bedding, or just provide your own picture for that personalized touch. A good choice for photo gifts from you to anyone on any occasion.

VisionBedding offers:

- Teen Bedding
- Kids Bedding
- Children's Bedding
- Teen Girls Bedding
- Landscape Bedding
- Artistic Bedding
- Car Bedding
- Football Bedding and more

Their pre-designed Teen Bedding category is very attractive. From scenery art to sports, the choices and design possibilities are endless. Skateboard Bedding is very popular among the boys.

It is made with care and is really great quality so you don't have to worry about it fading when you wash it like you might with other blankets.

In short, when you order from VisionBedding, you know you're getting the best!

If you're interested in giving personalized photo gifts, or buying something from you own home, then just drop by their site.

Deal Locker - helping friends get deals

2007-09-12T17:35:00.000+05:30

This is a sponsored post

If you like to save a buck or two here and there, you are obviously on the lookout for coupons and promo codes that you could use for your usual spending. Most of the time it´s cheaper to buy things online anyway but it gets even cheaper when you have free online coupons.

You may have tried many sites like coolsavings.com etc. but you may or may not have found them to your satisfaction. Recently I came across this cool site DealLocker.com that has a lot coupons that you could use, coupons that allow you to get offers the half the price.

The best part about this site is that if you come across a good deal/coupon then you can go into the relevant category and add the coupon so that others can take advantage of it too.

"Deal Locker is dedicated to friends helping friends get deals!" This is the deallocker.com motto!!

Your friends would call you if they had a great coupon to share or found out about a sale at your favorite boutique. Well pretend that you just made a whole lot of new friends...

Deal Locker is a place to find and share coupons and coupon codes, there are tens of thousands of coupons for thousands of stores, and you can actually find the ones that work! All coupons are user rated and by default you get only working coupons…..coupons, which have not expired.

To benefit from coupon codes you just have to go to Deallocker.com, type in your preferred shop and Deallocker will find the applicable coupon codes for you. Then check for a coupon that will work with your specific order. Just copy the code and go to your preferred internet store and paste your code at the check out. The amount in association with the coupon code chosen by you will be credited and you´re done.

Coupon examples:

clothing coupons
garden coupons
shop bop coupons

If you add up all the money saved by coupon codes found at Deallocker, you can even buy a new expensive electronic device !!

They also have other facilities as well…..visit their shopping tips and coupon blog and find out for yourself…

LAN Racks & Computer Tables From VersaTables.Com

2007-09-12T17:11:00.000+05:30

You may be a blogaholic and that means you blog most of the time……which means, you also need the necessary equipment to go with it.

You may have a few computers at home and needless to say they do clutter up the room. There are monitors here, PC units there and the rest of the jazz ! Obviously you need to get yourself organized or throw the computers out. So you would require some kind of furniture that will keep your computers neat and tidy.

Now you would not know where to search…..try Versa Tables

VersaTables.com has all kinds of furniture for computers like computer tables and computer carts that you can wheel around the place. And, you can put all your computers on those single LAN Racks! That’s your clutter problem solved.

For your info, Versatables offers a product that is 100% American Made. Versatables.com has the furniture that you need for your home office, your work office, for your small business, large business, classroom and more. Whether you're looking for Computer Desks and Tables, office furniture, school furniture or lab furniture.

These tables are great for meeting rooms or classrooms. They have the types of tables most organizations use in their meeting rooms. The large size would be great for spreading out information and the U shape table in the big meeting rooms grouped people together for easier communication.

Versatables.com is THE place to find the right table, desk, computer desk, or office furniture….Basically; Versatables is your one stop shop.

Don't wait, head on over to Versatables.com to find all your office and classroom furniture needs

Thought for the day ... Rock Journalism

2007-08-06T19:29:00.000+05:30

Rock journalism is people who can't write, interviewing people who can't talk, for people who can't read.

Frank Zappa

Fertility

2007-08-05T12:51:00.001+05:30

While the bar patron savored a double martini, an attractive woman sat down next to him.

The bartender served her a glass of orange juice, and the man turned to her and said, "This is a special day. I'm celebrating."

"I'm celebrating, too," she replied, clinking glasses with him.

"What are you celebrating?" he asked.

"For years I've been trying to have a child," she answered, "Today my gynecologist told me I'm pregnant!"

"Congratulations," the man said, lifting his glass.

"As it happens, I'm a chicken farmer, and for years all my hens were infertile. But today they're finally fertile."

"How did it happen?"

"I switched cocks."

"What a coincidence," she said, smiling.

Autoresponder Magic - The Ultimate Collection of Winning Messages

2007-07-19T13:50:00.000+05:30

What's the quickest and easiest way to massively increase your web site's profits?

If you said, "Get more visitors or traffic" - you're dead-bang wrong!

By far, the easiest and most cost effective way to dramatically increase your bottom line is simply increasing your follow-up efforts. Perhaps, that may be right.

The startling truth is unless you're constantly and systematically following-up on prospects, you are literally throwing away wads and wads of cash!

The problem: How to continually and automatically follow-up with interested prospects?

The answer: Sequential Email Autoresponders.

In case you've never heard of autoresponders let me briefly explain how they work…

Email autoresponders work like a fax-on-demand system. Maybe you've seen the systems where you call from your fax machine and dial a certain code and you'll get back a document in your fax machine? Well, an email autoresponder works the same way. If you send an email to an autoresponder address you'll get back a prewritten message.

Until just recently, you could only do a one-time auto responder with one message coming back. But now you can set up a whole sequence of autoresponder messages going out on any day you choose.

For example, message #1 might go out immediately, then message #2 goes out 2 days afterwards, next message #3 goes out on day 5, then day 8 comes another message, etc, etc.

It's unbelievable.

And the best part is everything is done automatically for you because it's triggered when a prospect submits their email address. So that means you can simply set up your system once and then it keeps working over and over again like a tireless moneymaking robot making sure no prospect ever slips through the cracks.

With all these advantages, it's really no wonder why a sequential Autoresponder services like Aweber has taken off so quickly. These new systems are absolutely fantastic! But there is one big, glaring problem…

Do You Know What It Takes To Write a Winning Autoresponder Series?

If you don't, you're not the only one. For most people creating a series of autoresponders that convinces people to part with their hard-earned money isn't as simple as it looks. Most people just don't know where to start, how many messages to send, when to send them, how to ask for the order, or any other number of variables that mean the difference between success and failure.

But, now there's good news!

There's a new resource that will help you create your own successful autoresponders - and it's called…
Autoresponder Magic: The Ultimate Collection of Winning Messages To Put Your Web Site on Autopilot!"

"Autoresponder Magic" is a new ebook that contains some of the most successful and persuasive autoresponder messages ever written. It's jam-packed with autoresponder messages that have been proven to work by the top Internet Pros.

So, wouldn't you want to get your hands on that autoresponder series?

Well, that's just one of winning messages in this incredible collection. There's only way any series would be included - and that is it had to work! You won't find a single dud in here.

Each series has been market tested and proven to pull in sales by the top Internet marketers….

Now Which Of These Proven Autoresponder Messages Could You Use To Increase Your Sales?

· Converting trial users to paying customers
· Multi-part training courses that force people to reach for their credit cards
· Persuading hesitant prospects to ecstatic buyers
· Special reports that ring up sales
· And lots more…

Imagine, once you've created your own winning autoresponder - there's practically nothing left to do but sit back and relax. Your autoresponder will work on complete autopilot for you night and day delivering your perfect message and bringing back sales!

Well, realize that this collection of battle-tested autoresponder messages could easily sell for thousands of dollars. In fact if you asked a top direct response copywriter to produce an autoresponder series - you'd be charged in the neighborhood of $500.00 to $2,500.00 (I'm talking for each series here).

In fact, all this for a total investment for this jam-packed ebook is just $17.

There is absolutely no risk, whatsoever on your part.

So if you're going to spend more than $17 to promote your web site this year - you owe it to yourself to get this resource right now!

For your copy of "Autoresponder Magic" and those incredible bonuses for only $17 - CLICK HERE!

Calorie Counters From My Fitnesspal

2007-07-15T17:08:00.000+05:30

This is a sponsored post

Most of us like to eat sumptuously and to also eat delicious food.

But there are some of us who are mindful about our calories.. This post is for those who are concerned about their calories and would like to eat in moderation and in a balanced way.

There is this nutrition software from myfitnesspal.com to understand our best daily diet plan. Although it’s a bit complicated, it builds up better controls and instincts regarding choice of foods, not to mention the consciousness one tends to gain from the natural instincts for food. You also get a free calorie counter from myfitnesspal.com. It’s easy to use and will help you know the nutrition value of what you eat and how to improve your daily food choices for better health.

I’ve never been good at using these calorie counters simply because I always eat home-cooked food, rather than fast food or restaurant food. Now that I am a bit older and busier than ever, I don’t get home cooked food as often, a calorie counter is useful in helping me stay on track.

There are so many foods, i.e., thousands and thousands of variants, it is virtually impossible to write down what you consume and count calories. That is why a free service like www.MyFitnessPal.com is so great. I like the points because I am online most of the time and a site like myfitnesspal.com is very convenient.

Want to stay healthy and lose weight?

It is not easy but with MyFitnessPal, you have all the right tools that help you to stay healthy and lose weight for FREE. MyFitnessPal offers you the best weight management program that helps you to keep track of the food you eat and the activity you do. MyFitnessPal also has a great community that provides support and help to others. In the discussion forums, you can also learn from others, share your own tips, receive and give encouragement, and even make friends.

Don't wait! Start losing weight the healthy way today

Digital Framez

2007-07-10T15:04:00.000+05:30

Digitalframez.com is an online electronic store specializing in LCD digital photo frames.

A digital picture frame is a picture frame that displays digital photos without the need to print them. Digital photography inevitably led to the development of digital frames. As fewer than 35% of digital photos are printed. Digital photo frames which typically display the pictures directly from a camera's memory card, though a few styles also provide internal memory storage.

The digital picture frame market can broadly be divided into three kinds of digital photo frames:

1. Simple function digital photo frames
2. Simple "multimedia" digital photo frames
3. Improved "multimedia" digital photo frames

The products that Digitalframez.com offers :

1. Digital Photo Frames 7"
2. Digital Photo Frames 8"
3. Digital Photo Frames 9"
4. Digital Photo Frame 10"

Your digital picture frame can even set the period of time you want your pictures to display and how you prefer the transitions between digital pictures and you can view every wedding photo you take, every short movie clip you take, with sound; independent to your PC

And is it affordable?

It can be with digital picture frame

Out of the following products offered by the Digital Photo Frame 10 is the most popular product that generally people take away or use.

Digitalframez.com also provides the facility of shipping and also offers Picture Resizing Tools.

This is a paid review

Dating And Relationships - Just Say Hi

2007-07-03T19:07:00.000+05:30

Dating Services is one of the most lucrative and exciting business and personal opportunities flooding the internet today.

However, this is an area, I was always apprehensive about.. due to a personal experience. Call it sour grapes - but the actual reason is that I am rather piqued is by the fact of chatting through a computer / webcam.

With webcams, you could literally interact with one another so well.

Well, then what was the problem ?

Unfortunately, I joined a site some time back, only have to my friend on the other side remove her clothes as she claimed that it was rather hot out there. Now this is a common situation. Eventually, I did switch the machine off, although reluctantly !

But is that the reason Dating Sites is incredibly popular with millions around the world.

No... definitely not..

In fact, Dating Services is now a easier, far less expensive alternative to the singles nightclub.

Men and women, now find relationships online from the comfort of their home computer. The online dating industry offers people everywhere the opportunity to meet smart, attractive, and successful singles in a fun and safe environment.

The problem is there are hundreds of dating web sites out there on the Web, so how can one find a free online dating site ?

With most of the Dating Sites, you can only take advantage of the FREE trial period after which you got to pay up. Another problem is that it is also quiet a costly affair, if you intend in long term online dating

Then, there is this completely Free Dating Site called "Just Say Hi" .. You can sign up with them and you don't have to pay a cent for joining.. It is;

Free to contact members
Free to receive e-mails and reply to e-mails from members
Free to create your own profile
Free to use the compatibility matching system
Free to view photos, and a
Free messenger where you can converse

Now what more do you want ?

Besides, it only takes less than 60 seconds to create an account.

In plain language, it is exciting, new, and fun to capture the attention of existing and new members.

So visit them today and find that special someone through this Free Dating Site

This is a sponsored review..

Spice Girls get ready for 'one night stand'

2007-06-28T23:40:00.000+05:30

Couldn't help mentioning this..... but The Spice Girls have reformed.

The band announced they were reuniting on Thursday, six years after they finally split, for a world tour in December. They are also releasing a greatest hits album.

Geri Halliwell, 34, insists the reunion is going to be like a "one night stand", and says the girl group want to "celebrate the past" and are not getting back together for good.

Geri, who left the band in 1998, told BANG Showbiz: "It's a bit like a one night stand - it's not forever.

"We want to celebrate the past, enjoy being together and say thank you to our fans
'We are going to have a huge crèche for all the children'
."

She added: "It feels like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and I've got the golden ticket! It's so exciting. It was like I got divorced and now I have fallen in love with my ex-husband again."

Victoria, who has three sons with soccer ace David Beckham, insisted: "There is a big difference between celebrating the past and getting back together.
We are here to do a tour and that's all.

"Our priority is our families. We are doing this for our kids so they can see what we do. We are going to have a huge crèche for all the children. I am so excited about this tour - I might get to be the cool one in the family

for once!"

The girl band also said they can't wait to don their famous old outfits again. Mel B revealed: "I will be wearing leopard skin and Geri will have her Union Jack dress on."

Mel C added: "I want to wear my tracksuit again
'It's just a grown-up version'
. I will be going down the market looking for a shell suit. Hats off to our characters."

Victoria insists the band have still retained their old images and their style hasn't changed since they split in 2001.

She said: "We didn't know what we would all be wearing, but we look the same as we used to. We still have the same images and they haven't really changed."
Emma Bunton added: "It's just a grown-up version."

The Spice Girls are set to kick off their 11-date world tour in Los Angeles, followed by shows in Las Vegas, New York City, Buenos Aires, London, Cologne, Madrid, Beijing and Sydney.

The Packing Station - Packs You Well

2007-06-24T14:08:00.000+05:30

The Packing Station has all the things you need under one roof.

Moving is a tedious and strenuous task and best leave it to the experts. But when you can't do that you call The Packing Station

The Packing Station has a massive selection of different packaging materials. It has everything you could possibly think of from the normal boxes and cartons of different shapes and sizes to suit your needs, envelopes and tape to mailroom equipment, storage and removal items and even the packing materials you need such as bubble wrap for the more delicate things and corrugated papers to protect your other precious cargos like artwork and gifts.

You need craft materials for schools? They even have multi-colored crepe papers, gift boxes, rolls of colored Kraft papers.

There are also more advanced packaging materials too such as furniture covers, removal boxes and cushioning that can be used without tapes, and is great for absorbing shock to prevent breakage.

When you receive a badly packaged parcel, it certainly wouldn’t impress you a bit and you certainly would have a bad impression on the seller. Hence, it is a wise decision that companies insist investing in good packaging and service so as to keep their business image. Besides, they have periodic discounts and offer even greater discounts if you buy in bulk.

Nonetheless, before you make any decision, do visit the site… as it is detailed with drop down menus and easy to navigate

I reckon I am going over the top….but this is a sponsored post... and if you can’t blow their trumpet a bit, what is the use of writing for them.

In short, for those who like to shop at the comfort at home and are addicted to online shopping… it is a pleasant feeling receiving that parcel and finding that the goods are intact due to good packaging

Built in buoys or flotation devices !

2007-06-16T21:08:00.000+05:30

Little Johnny is taking a shower with his mother and says.... Mommy, what are those things on your chest?

Unsure of how to reply, she tells Johnny to ask his dad at breakfast tomorrow, quite certain the matter would be forgotten. Johnny didn’t forget. The following morning he asked his father the same question. His father, always quick with the answers, says.....Why Johnny, those are balloons. When your mommy dies, we can blow them up and she’ll float to heaven.....

Johnny thinks that’s neat and asks no more questions. A few weeks later, Johnny’s dad comes home from work a few hours early. Johnny runs out of the house crying hysterically, Daddy! Daddy! Mommy’s dying....

His father says, Calm down, son! Why do you think Mommy’s dying?...

Uncle Harry is blowing up Mommy’s balloons and she’s screaming....Oh God, I’m coming!

Which George Do You Like And Don't Like

2007-06-15T18:03:00.000+05:30

George A

George B

CLICK HERE to findout, whether this picture is Original Or Duplicate

PS. This picture is

George C

George D

George E

And ofcourse our own... Boy George

It appears Georges are really popular !

Get paid to blog with Smorty

2007-06-13T19:53:00.000+05:30

Interested in a get paid to blog site ?

Smorty is a blog advertising service connecting advertisers with bloggers, ie., where both advertisers and bloggers benefit by exchanging services with each other. It is a new get paid for blogging site that has got a lot of attention and they are growing very fast.

It is easy to register for a free account and submit your blog for approval. Normally it takes maximum around 2 to 3 days for approval of a new blog. Generally, the minimum of requirement words to write a review for them is around 150 words. Once you take on a post, you have only 3 days to complete it and it takes 5 days to get it approved…

And Smorty does not stop here they have a huge package for bloggers. As bloggers get a chance to provide that quality content to advertiser and get paid for blogging and bloggers are paid on a weekly basis. More importantly the content presented is unique and never matches with each other. You can choose content you are impressed with and the number of blogs to advertise

The site has real growth potential and hope we are not wrong. So go and check the site out for yourself and reckon that if you are a blogger, who blogs for dough, you certainly would be pleased with what they have to offer.

Now on an different perspective…..why is it that only some bloggers who blog for money are making money and others are not?

The answer is simple, majority of the bloggers are still using the traditional methods. The main defect of pay per click program is that all users may not click your ads. Besides, these programs have a basic pay out limit like $50 to $100 and as a result, the small publishers would have to wait for a longer time to get paid. Unlike in Smorty, your job is to write a review or a post about the task and publish it on your blog.

Smorty will pay you instantly once your task has been approved. Payment is through Pay Pal. If you have a good page rank and are regular in submitting posts/ tasks you will get a good Smorty score. By getting good Smorty Score you will get more tasks with high Payouts.

That’s all there’s to it…Curious……give it a shot…..and get paid weekly………. Join Smorty

Hotel Reservations - A one stop centers for travellers...

2007-06-12T14:52:00.000+05:30

Please note that this is a "sponsored entry"....

It’s funny whenever a holiday is planned, most people just take things into considerations as they are glad to get away as quick as possible and as far as possible. It is only when they get to the place of destination they regret on their not planning their vacation...infact.. some of them have the misfortune to arrive at this decision while traveling itself…..

Basically, when we plan for a holiday or a getaway, there are many things we need to plan and take into consideration…..from booking a flight, hotels, renting a car and many other associated hassles that include but are not limited to Hotel Discounts, Hotels, Motels, Resorts and the rest of the thingamajigs !

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Now for some useful tips for you while traveling..

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Closing line... If you actually look like your passport photo, you aren't well enough to travel... Sir Vivian Fuchs

Possible Condom Week Slogans

2007-06-09T16:27:00.000+05:30

20. Don't be silly, protect your willy
19. Don't be a loner, cover your boner
18. You can't go wrong if you shield your dong
17. If you think she's spunky, cover your monkey
16. If you go into heat, package your meat
15. While you're undressing venus, dress up your penis
14. Wrap it in foil before checking her oil
13. Especially in December, gift wrap your member
12. Never deck her with an unwrapped pecker
11. Don't be a fool, vulcanize your tool
10. Cover your stump before you hump
09. Don't be silly, protect your willie
08. Never deck her with an unwrapped pecker
07. Before you attack her, wrap your whacker
06. If you're not going to sack it, go home and whack it
05. When in doubt, shroud your spout
04. She won't get sick if you wrap your dick
03. If you slip between her thighs, be sure to condomize
02. It will be sweeter if you wrap your peter
01. A crank with armor will never harm her

With due courtesies to...... http://www.cherrytap.com/blog/43061/378452

Thoughts for the day........

2007-06-08T20:24:00.000+05:30

God created woman, and she had 3 breasts.

He said to the woman, "Is there anything on you that you'd like to change?"

She said, "Yes. Could you get rid of this middle breast?"

God snapped his fingers and it was done.

She exclaimed, holding the third breast in her hand, "What am I going to do with this useless boob?"

And God created man.

Why did God give men penises?
So we'd have at least one way to shut a woman up.

Why are hurricanes normally named after women?
When they come they're wild and wet, but when they go they take your house and car with them.

Easy to Book - Travel Deals Over Europe

2007-06-07T19:47:00.000+05:30

Please note that this is a "sponsored entry"....

When we plan for a holiday or a getaway, there are many things we need to plan and take into consideration…..from booking a flight, hotels, renting a car and many other associated hassles.

It is said that a vacation really becomes your home away from home. It’s never as comfortable as the real thing, but a great place to stay always makes your trip definitely more enjoyable. Whatever may be your choices, all you want is a stress free and fun holiday. It is until you experience the speed breaker, you contemplate that you should have planned better. Don’t wait until then….

I was searching for travel locations and hoping to locate some travel vacation packages, when I accidentally happened to land on Easy to Book . It is a site that caters to the travel deals over Europe…

There are two great things about traveling to Europe. One thing is that all the countries are so well connected that you never get the feeling of having moved over from one country to another unless you are told so by somebody. Another thing is that you do not realize the kind of superb travel deals that you often miss while traveling to these places.

So it is worth recommending Easy to Book to those who have plans to travel to Europe and specifically to Amsterdam, Barcelona or Rome.

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Florida Orange Juice "Fly" Commercial By Saatchi 'N Saatchi

2007-06-05T11:27:00.000+05:30

Florida Orange Juice "Fly" Commercial de Florida Orange Juice "Fly" Commercial developed by Saatchi & Saatchi as part of the "Are you drinking enough?" campaign.

BarterBee.com - The Free Way to Get Movies, Music, and Games

2007-06-04T11:39:00.000+05:30

The following is a paid review..........

BarterBee.com Is A Free Way to Get Movies, Music, and Games

In other words, BarterBee, is an online DVD trading site. The site allows you to trade DVD movies, music CDs and games with other online participants. It claims that it is the "cheapest way to get movies, music, and games and that you can purchase any of the items on their site for only a dollar (USD). They state that they're cheaper than Netflix, iTunes, Blockbuster and eBay. BarterBee.com also allows you to legally trade-in your existing CD's, DVD's, and Games for new and more interesting ones. Best of all, you can keep the item as long as you would like. It's that easy!

Basically, members join for free and receive a free CD, DVD or video game of their choice to try out the site. Members list items for a point value without a fee or commission. The site automatically creates the listing that includes free photos, content and reviews. When another member acquires the item, the points are given to the listing member. Those points can be used to get new items on the site, again without any transaction fees. That's all there's to it.......

BarterBee is very similar to the concepts and PeerFlix or Netflix but also allows for trading of CDs and Video games in addition to DVDs. People get to set the value of the products ultimately getting around the system forced approach.

Furthermore, if you sign up for free now, you get a free DVD with free shipping. Recently, BarterBee.com has released a personal widget that allows members to take their inventory with them and post the widget on their own personal blog, site, or social site profile page.

Not only that, you can also trade cd video games and cds for $1.00.As you can imagine, this is significantly cheaper than NetFlix and PeerFlix seeing that BarterBee.com caps your monthly max at $5.00 out of your pocket. Any trades over your 5th are on the house.

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Water to Wine

2007-06-01T19:34:00.000+05:30

An Irish priest is driving down to New York and gets stopped for speeding in Connecticut.

The state trooper smells alcohol on the priest's breath and then sees an empty wine bottle on the floor of the car. He says, "Sir, have ya been drinkin'?"

"Just water," says the priest.

The trooper says, "Then why do I smell wine?"

The priest looks at the bottle and says, "Good Lord! He's done it again!"

Irish Predicament

2007-06-01T14:32:00.000+05:30

Drunk Ole Mulvihill (From the Northern Irish Clan) staggers into a Catholic Church, enters a confessional box, sits down but says nothing.

The Priest coughs a few times to get his attention but Ole just sits there.

Finally, the Priest pounds three times on the wall.

The drunk mumbles, "ain't no use knockin.... there's no toilet paper on this side either."

Check out Bid4prizes Today

2007-06-01T11:20:00.000+05:30

This is a sponsored post..

I had been hearing about the Bid4prizes site lately, so I decided it was time to drop by and find out first hand what it was about. Surprisingly….it turned out be a lot more fun searching at all the cool prizes that covered free gifts, sweepstake and cash prizes apart from others and it definitely was more than quite interesting

The concept is similar to an auction site or like eBay, but it is actually better because it is the lowest unique bidder that will win the auction. At Ebay if you bid on something, it is the highest bid that wins and then the winner pays the shipping and whatever other associated costs that the person demands, and then you're left to hope that what you get is in the condition the seller said it was.

It is just the opposite with Bid4prizes. Here you bid as low and as uniquely as you can in order to win the prize you want. The concept is user-friendy and it is a text based reverse-auction game. The prizes include free gifts, sweepstake and cash prizes . Prizes range from, Apple I-Phone’s, HDTV’s, Designer Bags, SCION XB’s to Cash Prizes and there is a new winner everyday.

To explain the process in detail.. The trick and the most difficult part to make your bid the "Unique" one basically means that your bid amount has to be the lowest, ie., that no one else has bid for it yet. A bid becomes duplicate, when someone other than you bids the exact amount.. Now as there are two bids for the same amount they cancel each other and the new bid becomes the next lowest unique bid and it goes on until the auction ends. So if you bid 20 cents for the iPhone and your bid happens to be unique... then you take home an iPhone.

Although I still am coming to terms with the fundamentals, but am yet to give up hope on the plasma TV, cell phones and free gifts, sweepstake and cash prizes . One may not win, but still it leaves you with a big hope. They even have a car…Basically, if you are an eBay freak, then you will like this as well.. absolutely easy to sign up and become a member as well!

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Talk about teaching them young

2007-05-27T09:02:00.000+05:30

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Hawaai Beach Condos

2007-05-24T23:00:00.001+05:30

For those who may have visited the Hawaiian Islands sometime before and thought of settling down there. But then, somehow years passed, and that thought was filed somewhere…. However, somewhere you knew that living in Hawaii was more than just a dream and that it could bring you amazing experiences, meet fascinating people, let alone other richness.

Let HawaiianBeachRentals.com! help you make that dream a reality.

On the other hand, if it’s a place you have been dreaming to visit since who knows when, then it’s better you check it out..

Basically, the most spoken of 'thing' about Hawaii is its legendary beaches.

Maybe it isn't exactly legendary, but coupled with the promotion, advertising, and the view from the air-plane, the first 'thing' that comes into your mind would be to hit the beaches

Now let’s check what else is in store for a visitor to Hawaai...

Apart from buying the best prices for a ticket, the next tedious problem would be to find the ‘right place to stay’. Ofcourse, tour agencies do provide you with dozens of options, but its just so darn difficult to find the right 'hotel', 'condo' or whatever.

Now, you do have an easy option and you could visit have HawaiianBeachRentals.com which offers and displays the finest selection of hawaii beach front condos... Whether you're looking for one right on the beach or right downtown, HawaiianBeachRentals.com has got you covered.

Now for a bit of sales pitch……

They have the most unbelievable and extensive collection of lodging options in Hawaii. This isn’t exactly a sales pitch, but they are good..... Rather than going on about it, just give it a check.

They have Hawaii beach front condos, apartments, and homes at great rates and in a wide spectrum of styles to accommodate your living quarter specifications.

What is more is we have an impressive selection for almost every island, so you are unlimited. Additionally, our services can help you get great prices on airfare and car rentals too. When you are ready to relocate to this enchanting paradise, let us help you make the move.

If you plan to come all this way for the beach and the rest of the razzmatazz, why not stay right on the beach? That way you will fill every moment possible with all the best parts of Hawaii.

So go ahead and check your accommodation choices at the Hawaii beach front condos

The most fun you can have in Hawaii is guaranteed with a Hawaii Beach Front Condo.

In short, Hawaii Beach Front Condos have become a great alternative and can really enhance your Hawaiian experience.. and instead of going on about it...the next time you head to Hawaii consider getting away for the tourist scene and grab yourself an amazing Hawaii Beach Front Condo and check for yourself ..

For a little more detailed info on the above... do read the below articles..

Are Vacation Villas Replacing Large, Commercialized Hotels as a New Vacation Trend ?
Growing Ecotourism Industry In Hawaii Protects Environmental Assets While Increasing Profits

Now let's Aloha .......

The low cut dress

2007-05-24T13:02:00.000+05:30

A busty young thing was trying on an 'EXTREMELY' low cut dress.

As she studied herself in the mirror, she asked the sales lady if she thought it was too low cut.

Do you have hair on your chest ?

Certainly NOT !!

Then it's too low cut !!

A Hawaiian Vacation Package..

2007-05-23T16:25:00.000+05:30

I was searching for travel locations and hoping to locate some travel vacation packages, when I accidentally happened to land on the page regarding information on trips to Hawai'i.. Going through the info, it became aware why Hawaii is the United States' top holiday destination... ROMANCE! But weddings apart, any reason to getaway, be it birthdays or anniversaries, they all are just excellent reasons to celebrate romance in the Islands of Aloha.

Another interesting factor was the importance given to Ecotourism. It not only supports the well being of local communities, but the commercial entities have a positive influence on the environment as they promote a tourism industry that is environmentally and culturally sensitive while increasing profits. More details on Growing Ecotourism Industry In Hawaii is available here…..

The availability of vacation accommodations through online resources such as HawaiianBeachRentals.com affords tourists the opportunity to plan a customized, environmentally-friendly vacation. A savvy traveler seeking information about ecotourism-based excursions to Maui and Kauai can visit HawaiianBeachRentals.com for additional details. Take advantage of technology to plan the most unique, socially-conscious trip.

Another interesting factor are the customised villas...

Villas are the new vacation trend and are quickly replacing larger, more commercialized hotels as the choice place to stay for many savvy travelers. Such accommodations are perfect for those people seeking a truly relaxing, tropical vacation that mot only provides the enjoyment, privacy and comfort of a vacation home over the impersonal environment of a traditional hotel. An out-of-the-way oasis is just a click away when you check out a site like hawaiianbeachrentals.com that specializes in Hawaii vacations. Whether you are looking for romance, relaxation, swimming, surfing or other activities, staying at a Hawaii vacation villa can enable you to be right in the center of the place you want to be, rather than several miles away at a hotel.

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Now to get down to some trivialities.......

Most visitors to Hawaii marvel at the region’s amazing sights through a car window, on a bus tour or on a hike.

But nothing compares to the thrill of taking in the sights from the back of a motorcycle.

Hawaii’s spectacularly varied environment makes for memorable riding experiences. The roads traversing each island lead from tropical rainforests to desert landscapes and back. The beauty about riding on this island is that in a couple hours you can go from sea level to 4,000 feet…. But please note that renting a motorcycle in Hawaii requires a valid motorcycle license or a motorcycle licensing endorsement on an automobile driver license. The legally permitted minimum age depends on the state where the license is issued, however, some motorcycle rental companies enforce a minimum age of 21, or even 23, in accordance with their insurance coverage. Passengers must be at least 7 years old. To the pleasure of some riders, Hawaii does not require helmets. Rentals also require a credit card deposit authorization ranging anywhere from $350 to $2,500. Even if it’s just for a few hours, a tour by motorcycle in Hawaii is the stuff that makes memories. It’s truly the ultimate vantage point to soak in the surrounding beauty. Also, MAKE NOTE THAT some of the most popular tourist destinations aren’t necessarily the most ideal for motorcycle outings.

Hawaii is also a year-round destination for golf, and this is something that sets it apart from many other holiday destinations.

Generally, the professional golf season starts with four events in Hawaii; each year, six professional tourneys are staged in the islands. Hawaii is also home to 80 championship-caliber courses. Of these, Golf Magazine places eight on its top 25 domestic courses; no other state has more than two resorts on the list.

Apart from Golf, one must check out the sailing experience on the Hahalua Lele.

It is unique for two reasons: the canoe and the captain. A basic outing with Cho at the helm lasts about two-and-a-half hours and costs $95 per person. Besides the coastal cruise, you’ll stop for snorkeling and, during the winter months, whale watching. Half-day and full-day cruises are available, too.

Another interesting fact is that because of the new craze in Hula, in Japan, the Japanese hula fanatics are visiting Hawaii in waves, pun intended.

They are seeking to learn from the original source, and they are coming to events year-round, ranging from the many festivals and as well as various hula retreats and individual workshops. It is believed that there are over 300,000 hula students in Japan, now that is quite a lot a hula circles…

However as per market statistics, Hawaii’s tourism industry is currently facing a slump, with overall January arrivals down nearly 5 percent and the lucrative Japanese market down by around 12 percent.

But, does it make a difference….not the lease, although the decline could be due to the fact of Hawaii’s strict new smoking ban, which went into effect in November…. and for Japanese smoking for whom smoking is an essential habit …. [No offense meant….but, boy....do they smoke !]

Now apparently the Dalai Lama was scheduled to visit Maui on April 24 and 25.

It's the third time this dude has landed there. Obviously, he likes the place... However, although it’s Maui and these guys enjoy a certain level of "enlightenment", be it spiritual or sexual they definitely are not quite religious. The real problem is that most of these guys don’t know a damn thing about the Dalai Lama except that he has a buzz cut, wears a lot of robes and is kind of adorable. Some of them even feel that he is one cool guy but the majority either is confused about him or they completely ignore the question hoping that they don’t appear thick by going on record and answer the question. For instance, very few know that he likes to golf... and that he is extraordinarily funny even during prayer sessions….

But he certainly enjoyed himself… and if he could.... so can you…

So instead of going on and on, visiting Hawai’i is definitely worth giving a shot, a swing and a swig…

That’s about it…. get your travel bags and envision you and your loved one on a romantic Hawaiian Holiday.

Aloha……and have fun…

Thought for the day - thermal mass

2007-05-22T08:36:00.001+05:30

What do you call a religious gathering with hell-fire preaching ?

A thermal mass.

Thought for the day......

2007-05-19T11:53:00.000+05:30

Why is eating p*ssy like dealing with Mafia?

One slip of the tongue and you're in deep sh*t!

Now flowing into a different spectrum altogether....

They call it creativity...... yes it is..... it justifies the thought for the day...

Apologies if this is bordering on the absurd.

But it's nice :)

While talkin on foods....... this is some advice worth keepin in mind...

Have fun..... for tomorrow is another day.....

Bumper Stickers

2007-05-17T17:56:00.000+05:30

1. Constipated People Don't Give A Shit.

2. Practice Safe Sex, Go Screw Yourself.

3. If You Drink, Don't Park. Accidents Cause People.

4. Who Lit The Fuse On Your Tampon?

5. If You Don't Believe In Oral Sex, Keep Your Mouth Shut.

6. Please Tell Your Pants It's Not Polite To Point.

7. If That Phone Was Up Your Butt, Maybe You Could Drive A Little Better.

8. My Kid Got Your Honor Roll Student Pregnant.

9. To All You Virgins: Thanks For Nothing.

10. If At First You Don't Succeed, Blame Someone Else And SeekCounseling.

11. Impotence: Nature's Way Of Saying "No Hard Feelings".

12. If You Can Read This, I've Lost My Trailer.

13. Horn Broken ... Watch For Finger.

14. If You're Not A Hemorrhoid, Get Off My Ass.

15. You're Just Jealous Because The Voices Are Talking To Me.

16. The Earth Is Full - Go Home

17. This Would Be Really Funny If It Weren't Happening To Me

18. Eat Right, Exercise, Die Anyway

19. Illiterate? Write For Help

20. Honk If Anything Falls Off

21. Cover Me. I'm Changing Lanes
22. I Refuse To Have A Battle Of Wits With An Unarmed Person

23. You! Out Of The Gene Pool!

24. If Sex Is A Pain In The Ass, Then You're Doing It Wrong...

25. If You Can Read This, Please Turn Me Over

26. Remember Folks: Stop Lights Timed For 35 mph Are Also Timed for 70 mph.

27. Guys: No Shirt, No Service - Gals: No Shirt, No Charge

28. If Walking Is So Good For You, Then Why Does My Mailman Look Like Jabba The Hut?

29. Necrophilia: That Uncontrollable Urge To Crack Open A Cold One.

30. Boldly Going Nowhere

31. Caution - Driver Legally Blonde

32. Don't Be Sexist - Bitches Hate That

33. How Many Roads Must A Man Travel Down Before He Admits He is lost?

34. Money Isn't Everything, But It Sure Keeps The Kids In Touch

35. Saw It ... Wanted It ... Had A Fit .. Got It!

36. GROW YOUR OWN DOPE --- PLANT A MAN.

37. All Men Are Animals, Some Just Make Better Pets.

38. Some people are alive only because it is illegal to shoot them

39. I used to have a handle on life, but it broke.

40. WANTED: Meaningful overnight relationship.

41. Sore/Loserman 2000

Shamelessly borrowed from ......... http://www.cherrytap.com/blog/43061/352632

Now...we have a problem here.....

2007-05-15T08:36:00.000+05:30

Colin meets a girl on the street. He says, "Come on, babe, let's go in the alleyway and get it on. I've got fifteen bucks."

She says, "FIFTEEN bucks? You're crazy. For fifteen bucks, I'll let you LOOK at it."

They go into the alleyway, she pulls down her pants, and he gets down on his knees. But he can't see anything, because it's too dark, so he gets out his lighter. He lights his lighter, and he says, "OMG, your pu*ic hair... it's so curly and thick... it's BEAUTIFUL."

She says, "Thank you."

He says, "You mind if I ask you a personal question?"

She says, "Go ahead."

He says, "Can you pee through all that hair?"

She says, "Of course."

He says, "Well, you better start. You're on fire."

Managing Your Money...

2007-05-14T19:36:00.000+05:30

By Kathy Chu, USA TODAY

Managing Your Money...

In Michigan, an advertisement offers this come-on to those 60 and older...
Come learn from the IRA Technician" at a seminar that more than 10,000 seniors have attended. Top sirloin steak will be served — along with tips on "how to guarantee your IRA will never run out, regardless of market fluctuations."

Just don't bring your financial adviser. Agents and brokers are not invited, the ad says.

As the first of 79 million baby boomers turn 60 this year, free-this and free-that financial seminars are thriving. Community centers and hotels have become a backdrop for what regulators see as aggressive sales pitches geared to seniors. (Chart: What to know about senior financial adviser designations)

While people 60 and older make up 15% of the U.S. population, they account for about 30% of fraud victims, estimates Consumer Action, a consumer-advocacy group.

As this gargantuan generation of boomers starts to retire, "You're going to see more of these seminars and more of these sales pitches," says James Nelson, assistant secretary of state in Mississippi. "Wherever retirees are congregated, you're going to have these people preying on them."

Older people have long been a lucrative market for the financial-services industry because of the assets they've accumulated. But the sheer number of baby boomers approaching retirement and seeking a place to park their assets is causing a frenzy of aggressive sales tactics.

Boomers have more than $8.5 trillion in investable assets. Over the next 40 years, they stand to inherit at least $7 trillion from their parents, research firm Cerulli Associates estimates

As baby boomers swell the retiree population, regulators worry not just about estate-planning seminars for seniors but also about sales of promissory notes, unregistered securities and lottery scams.

"It's the topic of the next few decades: senior investments and senior fraud," says Patricia Struck, president of the North American Securities Administrators Association, or NASAA.

"There are marketing seminars that are being held nightly and in every city," says Bryan Lantagne of the Massachusetts Securities Division. "They get you to come in and do a financial plan. Their goal is to put you in one of these products."

Senior estate-planning seminars aren't new. But they're drawing more regulatory scrutiny because they're ramping up in areas with large elderly populations. Typically, the people who attend them need advice about leaving assets to their children, managing income or minimizing taxes in retirement.

Beverly Buhs, 81, of Millbrae, Calif., attended one of these financial seminars with her husband, Art, in 1997. They bought a living trust on the spot, she says. They were told it would let them avoid probate court, the sometimes expensive process by which your assets are allocated after you die.

They also bought an equity-index annuity. That's a high-cost insurance product with returns based partly on the stock market.

After her husband died, Buhs found the trust didn't fully protect their assets from probate. And she couldn't access the money in the annuity without paying big penalties. Her complaints are part of a class-action lawsuit against the financial agents and companies involved in the seminar.

A 'major problem'

These seminars are a "major problem" in Texas, where many boomers retire, says Denise Voigt Crawford, the state securities commissioner.

North Dakota Securities Commissioner Karen Tyler calls these seminars a bait-and-switch tactic. The free seminar is the bait; the switch comes when the agents urge investors to liquidate the portfolio and put the money into other products, Tyler says.

Dan Danbom of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors — which helps train insurance agents, brokers and others to conduct senior seminars — says there's nothing "inherently dishonest about seminars, any more than there's anything inherently dishonest about advertising or direct mail."

And some agents argue that their financial seminars fill seniors' very real need for education. Theresa Bischoff, an insurance agent in Palatine, Ill., says she holds seminars because, "Baby boomers are starving for information on retirement and estate planning."

But regulators worry that seminars often serve as tools for unscrupulous salespeople. NASAA issued an alert in December cautioning investors that such seminars were sometimes being used by "bogus" senior specialists. The specialists may take only a few courses to earn their titles, then use these designations to create a "false level of comfort" about their expertise, according to NASAA.

In a typical scenario, financial agents will find out, at the seminar and in follow-up meetings, what assets seniors have, NASAA says. Then they'll recommend these assets be liquidated and put into equity-index or variable annuities. (State regulators say these recommendations could be considered investment advice, and anyone not registered as an investment adviser could face enforcement action.)

Variable and equity-index annuities are complex insurance products whose returns vary with market performance. Variable annuities' returns are tied to the stock market. Equity-index annuities' returns fluctuate with the market but also provide a minimum guarantee.

Both can be appropriate for people who want tax-advantaged savings or an income stream in retirement. But they're generally ill-suited for people in their 60s, 70s or 80s who'll need access to their money over the next decade. These costly products usually have stiff penalties for withdrawing money before the end of a surrender period that can last up to 15 years.

Louise Renne, a former San Francisco city attorney, says financial seminars often "are really fronts for (insurance) agents who want to sell annuities to seniors." Renne represents Buhs and others in three lawsuits against financial pros who conducted the seminars and companies that supplied the products.

Michael DeGeorge, general counsel for the National Association for Variable Annuities, says, "The vast majority of annuity recommendations are done appropriately."

Emotional pain

Whether scams involve inappropriate product sales or telemarketing fraud, they can be emotionally and financially devastating for victims of all ages.

Seniors, though, are particularly hard hit. Scams can wipe out an entire lifetime of savings. Unlike younger investors, seniors have few or no working years to recapture their losses.

The emotional pain of being scammed can also be magnified for seniors who keep silent about losing money. Many of them don't report suspected fraud out of shame and "fear that if the family realizes they've been ripped off, they'll be placed in an institution," seen as unfit to manage their finances and lives, says Jenefer Duane, chief executive of the Elder Financial Protection Network.

Thus, complaints about senior financial fraud are probably lower than they should be, Duane says. In 2005, consumers 50 and older filed 151,000 fraud and identity-theft-related complaints with the Federal Trade Commission. That total represented nearly one-third of total fraud and one-fifth of all identity-theft complaints among those who reported their age.

Online and telemarketing scams rank among the top complaints filed by older consumers.

Seniors who've been scammed often have to work longer than they'd planned — and harder. Take Neal Dukes, 71, of Grand Ledge, Mich. Dukes lost $250,000 a few years ago after a financial adviser persuaded him and 17 other people, mostly seniors, to put money into what the adviser said were high-interest-earning annuities.

The adviser, Daniel Neuenschwander, pleaded guilty, admitting he didn't invest the money in annuities but instead lost much of it in the commodities market or used it to support his family.

A Michigan circuit judge sentenced Neuenschwander in 2002 to up to 10 years in prison and ordered him to pay $2.2 million back to the seniors.

"It's tragic. Mr. Neuenschwander is very remorseful," says John Maurer, Neuenschwander's attorney.

Dukes says he hasn't gotten a dime back and isn't hopeful he will. He's been working eight to 10 hours a few days a week at his insecticide-spraying business to earn money.

'No golden years left'

"When you're 71 years old, you should be able to enjoy your life and your golden years," Dukes says. "But when you've been taken like this, there are no golden years left."

Financial recovery in senior scams is rare but not hopeless. Shlimoon Youkhana, 80, was one of the lucky ones. He got his money back after what had seemed to be a promising investment turned sour, draining his money with it.

A few years ago, he and his children invested $15,000 in the stock of a company that was supposed to file for an initial public offering. But the company never gave them their stock certificates. It eventually merged with another entity and changed its name.

Youkhana, of Rosemont, Ill., spent more than two years and hundreds of hours researching the company and documenting his experience, reporting his findings along the way to the Illinois Securities Department. The department did its own investigation and recovered investors' money.

Now, Youkhana offers to help other seniors in his community do research before they invest. "I'm not a Don Quixote or anything," he says. He just doesn't want others to be victims, he says.

The easiest way to avoid scams? Beware of any opportunity that sounds too good to be true. Seniors who are pressured to make a financial decision on the spot should run — not walk — away.

Robert Inman, 69, was wary about the living trust and annuity being pitched during a December free-lunch seminar he attended in Jackson, Mich.

He didn't feel the presenters adequately answered his questions — such as, what happens if the company that created the trust goes under? And he was bothered that they wanted people to sign up on the spot.

Also, a salesman called him multiple times after the seminar, stopping only after being invited to the house. "We thought that maybe this is the way to get rid of him," Inman says.

He consulted an attorney and decided to forgo the products. Inman's advice to seniors? "Don't jump into anything hastily. Take some time to do some checking."

Consumer groups act

Consumer groups are also stepping up efforts to alert seniors to potential scams. In Michigan, AARP, the advocacy group for those 50 and over, has found a way to counter "free lunch" seminars: It holds its own "free lunch" seminars.

No products are sold at the sessions. Still, "They're wildly popular," AARP's Sally Hurme says of the educational seminars, which feature such names as "What You Should Know About Living Trusts" and "How to Tell the Difference Between An Estate Plan and a Sales Pitch."

Says Anita Salustro, who leads the seminars for AARP in Michigan: "People want some consumer protection. They've been to these free lunches and want some balanced information from someone who's not selling a product."

Shlimoon Youkhana was able to get back $15,000 he and his children lost in a bad investment.

Article Courtesy : By Kathy Chu, USA TODAY

Jest a while................

Check this CV Out.....

2007-05-13T00:34:00.000+05:30

Just came across this version of a CV....Now how far this is true don't ask .... but it certainly is worth a read....

PERSONAL :

I'm married with 9 children. I don't require prescription drugs.

I am extremely loyal to my present firm, so please don't let them know of my immediate availability.

I intentionally omitted my salary history. I've made money and lost money. I've been rich and I've been poor. I prefer being rich.

Number of dependents: 40

Marital Status: Often. Children: Various.

QUALIFICATIONS

Here are my qualifications for you to overlook.

I am a man filled with passion and integrity, and I can act on short notice. I'm a class act and do not come cheap.

REASONS FOR LEAVING THE LAST JOB:

I was working for my mom until she decided to move.

Note: Please don't misconstrue my 14 jobs as 'job-hopping'. I have never quit a job.

Evaluating employees
RE: Quotes Taken from actual performance evaluations:

"Since my last report, this employee has reached rock bottom and has started to dig."

"His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of morbid curiosity."

"I would not allow this employee to breed."

"This associate is really not so much of a has-been, but more of a definitely won't be."

"Works well when under constant supervision and cornered like a rat in a trap."

"When she opens her mouth, it seems that this is only to change whichever foot was previously in there."

"He would be out of his depth in a parking lot puddle."

"This young lady has delusions of adequacy."

"He sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve them."

"This employee should go far - and the sooner he starts, the better."

"This employee is depriving a village somewhere of an idiot."

Such specimens definitely abound......that is for sure

A Cheap Scotsman !

2007-05-12T09:35:00.000+05:30

Came across this today......... a Cheap Scotsman.......

Now I thought for a minute and decided.... that was degrading them to the absolute......

Why do we need the adverb.....Cheap..... [for it is understood !!!]

Do a good deed for the day.....and remove that cheap.....

Farreys.Com

2007-05-06T18:42:00.000+05:30

Before I commence, please note that this blog also occasionally includes sponsored entries.

Most of the sponsored entries are basically personal opinion on the sponsored product or service – Please note that sponsored entries may or would contain the words 'advertisement' or 'sponsored post'. This is to mainly maintain the level of the blog and not to detract readers from enjoyment of regular posts…The below is a sponsored post for Farreys.com…. now that we are done with the formalities, let’s begin…

Its funny this “sponsored offer” came up now as I was just about surfing for home accessories.

The I reckoned that it wouldn’t be right, writing for somebody, if you have not visited their stores, right ? No, wrong. I was surprised to note the enormous amount of posts going on and on about Farrey’s. Now who would want to write on Farrey’s? Basically, housewives having their own blogs and communicating to others on their purchase experiences or people like us who blog for dough. In which case, there is a chance it might be a bit biased…

Let’s put it this way….there are a lot of information about churned out there… To quote a houesewife blog, with due apologies …. We're meeting our accountant in the morning and them going tile shopping. Our kitchen floor is horrendous; we've needed new tile for ages now but we've been too cheap to put it in! Now, it was on my way to shopping when I met up with this gorgeous hunk! ……Thar she blows…..

Now this has such a personal touch, is intense and very nice to read… with Farreys in the background. Well unfortunately, you ain’t gonna get that here...although however hard I try.

Anyway, where were we?

Ahh yes…searching for information on Farreys.com. Basically, they are, or appear to be a hardware wholesaler. I found them today while surfing for house accessories and they do have quite an impressive range. As usual, curiosity got the better of me, so I checked it out. Bottomline… if you're looking to purchase a new ceiling fan, kitchen sink, or bath accessory, you should definitely check out Farreys.com.

In short, Farrey's are a leading US supplier of ceiling fans, light fittings and various other household fixtures. Farreys.com also sells bathroom products, bathroom hardware, door hardware, kitchen hardware, lamps, and ventilation hardware apart from ceiling fans.
Their main range is ceiling fans on which they have listed over 400 distinct styles from 13 different manufacturers. More than that, an interesting aspect is that they allow you to customise your fan using their wide range of blades, motors, downrods and other spare parts. Now you can have a “home-made” or a fan in line with your issues [as if there is a shortage of any]

They now seem to promote a brand new range from the Casablanca Fan Company and they come in a wide range of traditional and contemporary styles. The Casablanca range also has desktop fans and fans for damp conditions. They are many more listed in the Farrey's catalogue and which can be viewed here.

Farrey's also appear to have an equally good selection of bathroom accessories, door knobs, and other practical yet decorative items! If you by any chance are searching for any new lighting fixtures and what to check up on options...by lighting brand or by lighting application or by style... then you can do so at farreys.com . The lighting product search tool quickly helps find the perfect lights for anyone’s application and some of the selections at farreys.com are pretty cool…They also have an extensive selection of energy saving lighting for indoor or outdoor applications. Saying so has already given ideas of a purchase.

Basically, if you are looking for a site that offers lights, lamps, lighting fixtures or outdoor lighting in a wide range of styles and at the lowest prices from dozens of top manufacturers you have got to check out farreys.com as it would surely gives you ways and means to spend that extra savings !

As a closing line, Farreys.com is a fabulous place if you are not sure what you are searching for as it gives you so many new ideas and options.

Is yours risin ??

2007-05-01T14:40:00.000+05:30

bakery owner hires a young sexy blonde who liked to wear very short sexy skirts and thong panties, not to mention braless tops that showed of her big boobs.

One day a young man comes into the store, glances at the sexy girl and glances at the loaves of bread behind the counter. Noticing the sexy girl and the length of her skirt (or lack thereof) and the location of the raisin bread - on the very top shelf - he politely says to the hottie, "I'd like some raisin bread, please."

She climbs up a ladder to reach the raisin bread, providing the young man with an excellent view of the thongs and the tits, just as he surmised she would. When the blonde comes down the ladder, he says he really should get two loaves as he is having company for dinner.

As the sexy woman retrieves the second loaf of bread, one of the other male customers notices what is going on. Thinking quickly, he orders a loaf of raisin bread so he can continue to enjoy the view. With each trip up the ladder, the sexy blonde seems to catch the eye of another male customer. Pretty soon, each male customer is asking for raisin bread just to watch the young sexy woman climb up and down.

After many trips, the blonde is tired, irritated and thinking she is really going to have to try the raisin bread herself. Once again she is up the ladder retrieving a loaf of raisin bread for another male customer. She stops and fumes, glaring at the men below. She notices an elderly man standing among the crowd of males looking up at her who hasn't placed an order yet.

Thinking to save herself another trip up and down the ladder, she yells at the elderly man, "Is yours raisin, too?" "No," croaked the old man, "but it's a quiverin'..."

Just Say Hi

2007-04-30T12:43:00.000+05:30

Online dating is incredibly popular with millions around the world.

In fact, online dating is now a easier, far less expensive alternative to the singles nightclub. Men and women, now find relationships online from the comfort of their home computer. The online dating industry offers people everywhere the opportunity to meet smart, attractive, and successful singles in a fun and safe environment.

The problem is there are hundreds of dating web sites out there on the Web, so how can one find a free online dating site ?

With most of the dating sites, you can only take advantage of the FREE trial period after which you got to pay up. Another problem is that it is also quiet a costly affair, if you intend in long term online dating

Then, there is this completely FREE onlite dating site called JUST SAY HI.. You can sign up with JUST SAY HI.. where you don't have to pay a cent for joining.. It's a completely free dating site. Here, it is;

Free to contact members

Free to receive e-mails and reply to e-mails from members

Free to create your own profile

Free to use the compatibility matching system

Free to view photos, and a

Free messenger where you can converse

Now what more do you want ?

Besides, it only takes less than 60 seconds to create an account.

So CLICK BELOW to find that special someone through Free Online Dating

An easter message...

2007-04-09T10:25:00.000+05:30

Received this as an Easter message....

It was nice, nmore so touching... So thought I would share it with you...

G is for genuine, the friendships are just this
A is for always here for you, to join you in your bliss
R is for respect, for you'll find it does abound
D is for durable, it's always around
E is for everlasting, as friendships should be
N is for nurturing, therefor this is the key

O is for outstanding, you'll find this is so true
F is for friendship can make you smile, when you are blue.

F is for fantastic, the way you'll always feel
R is for reliable, now that's a great deal
I is for independence, cause we're all so unique
E is for equal, in all we do and speak
N is for necessary, cause life without friends
D does not supply the soul with a purpose to our end
S is for support, friends always do you know
H is for happiness when the friendships grow
I is for ideas, we share them with each other
P is for the privilege of knowing one another.

So have a "happy easters" and go out and spread this "garden of friendship" message with new and old friends...

Now let me search for that bunny !!!