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Halloween costumes
2007-10-29 04:01:00 A lot of people are choosing the traditional halloween costumes this year, like ghosts or presidents, but I’ve decided to go a little out of the norm! I’m going to be a traffic light! This costume is not very expensive, but is detailed and comes in a one-size fits all size! I can get overnight ... More About: Life , Halloween , Costumes , Allo
Internet Browser Start Pages - my.aol.com
2007-10-29 03:47:00 Have you tried my.aol.com lately? It seems that AOL has stepped up their homepage offering, and it is now a lot more dynamic. It even offers the opportunity to use Google Gadgets (widgets) on my.aol.com page! I hope that the my.aol.com browser start page has some new tricks up its sleeve soon, such as a compressed ... More About: Internet , Technology , Start , Browser , Internet Browser
So jealous of my mom - she?s going to Vegas!
2007-10-27 16:03:00 My mom is going to Vegas in January, and I’m having a hard time NOT being jealous! Can you believe that she’s going and NOT taking me!??!?! That’s just unspeakable! She made her Las Vegas hotel reservations online, after doing some research and finding the best deal. She was able to get a great rate ... More About: Life , Jealous , Going , Goin
My Trip to Toronto
2007-10-27 15:54:00 I haven’t updated you in a long time on my trip to Toronto , but I am taking the steps to ensure I have a great trip come April! I am researching travel insurance, and looking for nice hotels and activities to enjoy while I am in Toronto. Toronto, Canada has a lot of ethnic enclaves ... More About: Life , Trip
Using Bit Torrent
2007-10-26 06:09:00 Soooooo I started to write a post on how to use Bit Torrent then realized that there are better tutorials out there than I could ever write. For example: http://wiki.theppn.org/index.php/BitTorre nt_Tutorial http://btfaq.com/serve/cache/1.html http://www.utorrent.com/beginners-guide.p hp I love each of those and they each give a somewhat different perspective. My own personal BitTorrent setup is using uTorrent. Make sure you set ... More About: Technology , Bit Torrent
Save energy at Christmas with LED Christmas Lights
2007-10-26 03:28:00 Energy conservation is a big deal today, as cities in the deep South are dealing with limited water, Southern California is experiencing some of the biggest wildfires in years and having all kinds of power outages. There are lots of ways to save energy, such as low flow toilets and sinks, taking fewer showers and ... More About: Christmas , Technology , Energy , Lights , Save
A chance to win a free 125×125 advertising spot in the sidebar!
2007-10-25 06:01:00 Just a mini-contest here through Friday, October 26 at 12:01 a.m. EST! Comment on this post with a link to your favorite post on thepinkc, and enter to win a free 125×125 advertising spot in the sidebar through the end of 2007, valued at $40! I’ll use the Research Randomizer Form to determine the winner, and there’s ... More About: Advertising , Free , Chance , Spot , Sidebar
Monetize your WordPress powered site with AdIcons
2007-10-24 13:00:00 Monetization is increasingly popular in the blogosphere. There are even bloggers out there who blog about blogging for money! A fresher way to sell advertising space on your Word Press powered site is to utilize the plugin AdIcons for WordPress from REBITRAN. This handy plugin is still in ALPHA, so there are some bugs. My biggest complaint is ... More About: Wordpress , Site , Monetize
SEO is very important when blogging!
2007-10-24 03:46:00 Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, is very important when it comes to blogging. I’ve discussed SEO extensively here, but I can’t stress its importance enough. You can come up with a plan to increase traffic through writing quality, engaging content, but if you haven’t: Optimized your site to be relevant to the search terms you have ... More About: Technology , Blogging
Check out SnagAJob.com for hourly job hunting
2007-10-24 03:26:00 Check out the hourly job search website that CNN, MSN Money and other experts recommend: SnagAJob.com. Seriously, these guys have more than 100,000 part-time and hourly jobs in all the popular industries. So whether you want to work in a garage or in a kitchen, they have the right job for you. And it doesn’t ... More About: Life , Job Hunting , Check , Hunting , Hunt
Blogging Schedules and Blogging Ideas
2007-10-23 22:34:00 Tina Silva over at her personal blog, posted a really interesting look at how one blogger keeps track of their blogs and continue publishing quality content. Tina has a blogging schedule that helps her keep track of 15 plus blogs! I have one blog, but several weekly series that I try to keep on track; ... More About: Ideas , Blogging
Luggage Needs for the Upcoming Holiday Season
2007-10-23 18:24:00 I definitely need some new luggage for the upcoming holiday season. My trusty rolling suitcase just isn’t going to make it much longer. It is starting to show some wear and tear and the handle is taped together. I’m planning on going to my Mom’s for a few days, and definitely visit ... More About: Life , Holiday , Season , Luggage , Upcoming
Weight loss update
2007-10-23 18:11:00 I’ve been hitting the treadmills at the gym 2 blocks from my home, eating sensibly and getting plenty of sleep - and I’ve managed to lose 4 pounds! I am so excited, because I can feel the difference that just 4 pounds makes! I feel energized and ready to lose another 4 pounds, and another, ... More About: Life , Weight Loss , Weight , Update , Loss
Thanksgiving plans
2007-10-23 18:04:00 One of my favorite American holidays is Thanksgiving . It gives me a few days off of school and a chance to enjoy good food and fun with my family and friends. This year, my uncle and I will be putting up his new home theater lighting system. He decided to add the lighting after creating a ... More About: Technology , Plans , Hank
My laptop needs more memory
2007-10-23 17:54:00 I’ve been trying to work with my laptop’s limitations in the last few days, but it is obvious that I can’t keep trying to work like this! I really need to upgrade my RAM, so that my laptop can run more smoothly and efficiently. Since I use a Dell, I did a quick Google search ... More About: Technology , Laptop , Memory , Needs
Minor home renovations can help save energy
2007-10-23 17:50:00 As people become more aware of the dangers of global warming and dwindling resources, companies are providing many new and updated solutions to help save energy and even lower utility bills! Two of the solutions mentioned several times in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is to utilize low-flow toilets and save water from rinsing vegetables to water ... More About: Life , Energy , Home , Save , Minor
blog.gears - Great for Offline Blogging
2007-10-22 21:37:00 Here’s a handy new trick for offline blogging! It’s called blog.gears, and it is available for Blog ger/Google Gears users. blog.gears allows Blogger authors to create new posts, edit older ones and synchronize with their Blogger accounts once they have an active internet connection. The offline editor does not have the bells and whistles of the online ... More About: Offline , Blogging , Great
Engagement Announcements
2007-10-21 05:22:00 Several of my friends have sent me formal engagement announcements in the last few weeks. I’m trying my best to not be jealous because I’m single and on the market for a couple of cats to keep me company. The announcements were all extremely beautiful, and really exemplify the personalities of all 4 of the ... More About: Life , Engage , Anno , Engagement
Animal print bedding - RAAAAAAARH!
2007-10-21 04:48:00 I have been at a conference all weekend, and it has been an enjoyable experience. One of the young ladies on the trip with me said that her favorite bedding is animal print bedding! I’ve never had any, but she swears that there is nothing more cool than giraffe or tiger printed sheets and brightly ... More About: Life , Animal , Print , Bedding
Millions of opinions - one score
2007-10-18 17:16:00 My sister and I are planning to build a computer over the holiday break. We have been searching online for the various parts that we need, and looking at reviews, to make sure we get the best deal for our limited budget. For example, Processor Reviews at Wize.com have been extremely helpful because they are detailed ... More About: Opinions , Score , Millions
Thinking about starting your own e-business?
2007-10-18 04:17:00 Think about it and do some research before you start your own business. For example, check out www.StoresOnlineSuccess.com, which can show you how to manipulate the 3 Ps of e-commerce to ensure success! The 3 Ps are - product, price and promotion. Within each P there are various aspects to consider, but generally, getting solid, proven advice ... More About: Business , Reviews , Thinking , E-business , Sine
Meebo now has a Firefox Plugin
2007-10-18 02:51:00 Meebo, the Web-based instant-messaging application, now has an add-on for the Firefox browser. Get a sidebar with all of your buddies visible while you’re browsing. Get visual notifications when your friends IM you, such as a blinking tab or pop up window. Drag and drop links and images from web pages right onto your friends! Meebo’s sidebar ... More About: Technology , Plugin , Meebo
Need some linky love? Then head to Linky Love!
2007-10-18 02:20:00 Linky Love has been one of my favorite “make money online” blogs since I started blogging seriously earlier this year! This site has been incredibly helpful as I’ve navigated the waters into blogging with PayPerPost and other monetization opportunities online. While Linky, the author of Linky Love is not US based, their opinions on what is ... More About: Reviews , Head , Linky , Some
Online tools that help you find the keywords you need in your niche
2007-10-17 15:02:00 WordZe is a collection of tools that help you find the keywords you need in your niche - whether it is a blog or website. If you are interested in generating more traffic, monetizing or even maximizing your impact on the blogosphere, you have to have the best and most relevant keywords to promote your website ... More About: Technology , Tools , Find , Keywords , Online
7 Must Have Plugins for the new WordPress Administrator
2007-10-17 12:59:00 After you have purchased your domain, picked out a unique theme and added a few plugins for your readers’ enjoyment, consider using some Word Press plugins to add additional functionality to your administration screen - the blog’s back end! Advanced-Admin-Menus v2.2.1 by Andy Staines ? Prevents you from having to click two or three times to access ... More About: Wordpress , Plugins , Administrator
Install plugins to optimize your blog - Akismet
2007-10-17 05:33:00 Step #19 in the 101 Steps to Becoming a Better Blog ger. Install these plugins to optimize your blog: Akismet - This plugin helps eliminate comment spam. The first plugin I installed on my WordPress installation was Akismet. This plugin keeps the spam at bay, so I can focus on responding to my readers! I check the spam ... More About: Plugins
Georgia is running out of water!
2007-10-17 05:29:00 It’s true - the severe drought in Georgia is fueling fears that the state will soon run out of water for its residents, and even those residents of Alabama and Florida who depend on the water from Northeast Georgia for their everyday water needs. Several scientists and pubic policy analysts point fingers at the home-building ... More About: Technology , Running , Water
What I could do with 5000 business cards
2007-10-17 03:59:00 I would try something unique and innovative with 5000 business cards, like put my blog URL on them and hand them out around town. I’d specifically slink around areas where people are using laptops, and sneakily check what they are viewing - if it’s a blog - give ‘em a card! If it’s a tech ... More About: Business , Life , Cards , Sine
Netscape Navigator 9 Released? And why should we bother downloading?
2007-10-17 03:47:00 Many internet users, estimated at 24.49% of the Internet browser market by W3Counter, use Firefox. Firefox and Netscape Navigator utilize the same Gecko engine, so why bother with downloading or using Netscape Navigator? Rather than installing an extension to add functionality to the close tabs in Firefox 2, or change the chrome settings manually, Netscape 9 ... More About: Technology , Released , Gato
When I start thinking about going back to a ?real? job
More articles from this author:2007-10-15 22:45:00 After 10 minutes, I totally reconsider and remember some of the not so fun things that happened at my job, such as job evaluations. It is very subjective to give someone else an evaluation, because their impression of you may be totally different than what your coworkers or even you think of yourself. Many jobs ... More About: Life , Start , Back , Real , Thinking 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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