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7 random facts/habits about myself 2007-07-18 11:52:00 OH.... this is a belated tag I got from Janice at This is a miracle. Tell ya, I have many outstanding tags and this is but one... so please don't be upset if I take too long to do your tag. I have been real busy, so busy that my mind can go blank sometimes. Well, let's get back to the tag... it's on Friendship! Though the topic is about friendship, the content of the tag isn't. I think the tag should be "7 random facts
/habits
about myself
"...The rules: Each player starts with 7 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to write their own blog post with their 7 things as well as these rules. You need to tag 7 others and list their names on your blog. Remember to leave a comment for them letting them know they have been tagged and to read your blog.So here I am writing 7 things about myself :1. I am one busy work-at-home mom that never steps away from my MacBook except when I need to fulfill my duties as a wife and mom. I am always doing something!2. I am a nat
design your own sign 2007-07-18 10:44:00 The super internet technology that you and I are enjoying are adding so much fun and meaning to our lives - agree? Here is a cool site that allows you to choose your own magnetic signs from street signs, real estate and even magnetic car signs. At BuildASign.com, choosing your sign is easy. Simply choose a template of your choice, choose the material, size and check the price. What's really nice is that you can edit the template, change the fonts and colours and key in your desired text all by myself. This is a simple yet effective way to order a sign. Try it for yourself and have fun with design
ing your own sign!
let's got sports shopping! 2007-07-18 09:30:00 This review for Webbyplanet footlocker brings me memories. Footlocker was one of my favourite sports shop way back in the 80s and I bought most of my aerobics sneakers and gear from the store until it ended its operations. So when I saw the review for the online store, I was thrilled.Being an outdoor and athletic person by nature, I appreciate quality sports gear that is stylish, fashionable, functional and attractive. So now that I found footlocker's online store which offers more than 17,000 products, this will be my first stop when it comes to my sports wear shopping. You can find all the leading brands here in Footlocker including Adidas, Timberland, Nike, Jordan, Brooks, New Balance... even Birkenstock! With the user-friendly store design, you can search for apparel by brand, price or by category.From men and women's shoes, clothing, accessories, equipment for all sorts of sports and occasions- basketball, soccer, baseball, cross training or just for fashion sake! And if you ar
travel guide by real people 2007-07-18 02:16:00 No advice beats those who have 'been there and done that'. Whether it's an advice on what to do with your business, how to renovate your house, what to do with a fussy child or where to stay for your family vacation or honeymoon - it is always good to receive advice from 'real' people
.So here is a another travel guide by real travelers where you can find out where are the best destinations to visit, read travel stories by real travelers, visit featured blogging travelers and plan your future itinerary. What's great about the site is that you get to see photos of travelers and read real their personal reviews. You can even rate the review and comment on the travel tales. Real travel is all about real people with real experiences... bookmark this for your personal travel guide and if you are a travel freak (like me), sign up as a member and share your travel tales to the world.
A new look on this blog 2007-07-17 20:54:00 I finally gather enough courage to upgrade my old blogger template to a new one. You may wonder why it takes more courage. Well, that is becos I fear scripts and HTML and am worried that my codes will be lost during the upgrade... but thank God it did not happened as you can see. I have wanted a new look for a long time, infact, this is not even the template of my choice. I pick one from another source but honestly, I don't even know how to install the codes so well, this is not too bad for a start. The next thing is to work on the header which I'll probably take a closer look after my event next week. Til then, hope you like my new look :)
lists at rental.com 2007-07-17 19:08:00 Since I am talking about houses for rent, I take some time to check out the features at rentals.com and hey, that is a great stop to search for a rented home, apartment, townhouse of your choice. Simply choose the state and your desired location, the type of home you are after and the listings appear right in front of you. Not only do you see photos of the property, the rental rates are displayed too for your quick reference.This nice apartment, TRIO, appeals to me for its retro and simple elegance. After reading the overview and description of the property, it is even more tempting! With 61" Plasma TV and a neat gourmet kitchen, a clubhouse to enjoy some recreation and most importantly, in a convenient and modern location, this nice property in Pasadena seems like a cool haven to hang out.Besides being a popular home rental site, the website also provides resources and tips for families and individuals planning on a move. So the next time you need to rent a place, look no further, sta
old chang kee 2007-07-17 19:01:00 If you are in Singapore and you really want a home grown local snack to munch on, stop by one of the Old Chang Kee kiosks or stores for some hot, steaming, yummy curry puffs. I have been eating them since I was a little girl and the curry puffs just got better! Another of my favourite is the cuttle fish balls in a stick (sotong ball)... I love the chewy, crunchy texture.Old Chang Kee has added so many items to their menus over the years but no matter what new items are added, nothing beats the traditional bite of the original curry puff.I'm hungry now...
home rental experience 2007-07-17 18:56:00 Most of us like to build our own dream home and yet there are times we may build that dream home and not stay in it. I adore spending time on home decorations and visualizing the finished product of an unrenovated house. So when I had a chance to design my own place from scratch it was thrilling.Few years ago, we bought an apartment and after spending some months on renovations, we decided to rent out the place. It was kinda hard to make that decision as I really did liked what I did to the apartment. But the rental didn't lasted too long as we didn't have a good tenant that took care of the place. I supposed it would have been better if we rented the apartment via a proper channel. When it came to renting out homes, quality tenants made lots of difference to the home rental experience
. If only I knew about Rentals.com, a one-stop place where I could list my apartment and list down the criteria of the tenants I preferred. With only $39 a month, I could place photos of my property get
i want a boat someday 2007-07-17 10:06:00 There are certain luxuries in life I like to have someday (if I can afford to). They are not my 'needs' but my 'wants' - know the difference? One of the things I love to have is a speedboat or a small houseboat. I love the oceans and the seas, the breeze and the waves. Being out in the sea is relaxing and therapeutic, it brings me a sense of calmness and freedom.And should I know a boat one day, I will make sure that it is well covered with a comprehensive boat insurance. Just like health and medical insurance, it is wise to protect the vessel from any unexpected accidents, damage or loss. Just like everything else, getting a boat insurance can be done conveniently online these days. Cover my boat provides online quotations for all sorts of vessels including dinghy, yacht, catamaran, houseboat, speedboat, cruiser and many others.The website also contains resources for those who are keen on buying a boat or similar with tips to guide the first timer and checklist for those planning
when money cannot buy you more donuts... 2007-07-16 19:33:00 I wanted to write about this for a long time but never got to it - finally, I found the photos and here you go...These are a couple of signs found at the basement of Raffles City shopping centre where the F&B outlets and dozens of cool retail stores are found. You won't believe it but there is a never-ending queue at one of the little shops at the basement of this big mall called the Donut Factory.Everyday, people will be queuing just to buy one or two dozens of soft, melt-in-the-mouth donuts, a close resemblance of the famous Krispy Kreme in the US. According to my friend who works around the area, this queue never dies off until the shop closes.Well, this is when money cannot buy you more donuts... will you join the queue?
what do you do with your digital photos? 2007-07-20 22:28:00 I believe most bloggers do own a digital camera but my question is do you guys develop your digital photos
into prints? I know that are lots of cheap inkjet printers out there in the marketplace that allows you to print your own photos. Though the quality seems fine but I still feel that nothing beats the conventional prints. But perhaps I would consider getting a digital frame since this allows me to show my digital photos (I have alot of them) to my mom and friends. Best of all, I can tuck it into my handbag and bring it with me everywhere I go.Anyone got one of these?
do you travel with medical? 2007-07-20 11:38:00 I seriously can't stress enough why it's important to travel with a travel health insurance whether you are on family vacation, student travel or business travel. I was traveling without an international travel insurance many years ago during a study trip to Australia and ended up spending more money on medical
fees when I fell sick. The thing was it wouldn't have to be so if I had bought myself a travel medical insurance. Basically, there are several types of travel medial insurances - short term that is suitable for vacationers and longer term for those who live abroad. While the policies cover different details, it is worth finding out more each of them and ensure a protection on all your travels. If you have never bought any travel medical insurance, it's time to do so in your next vacation or business trip.
What will I do with $1 million? 2007-07-20 03:30:00 Here is another tag but thankfully it is not a hard one :) My JieMei, Shoppingmum tagged me on what will I do if I have 1 million
. Wow... time to fantasize again! It's nice to do that every now and then, dream and fantasize. So, here's what I will do with 1 million... err, is it ringgit or US dollars? Let's assume it's Singapore dollars - kakakaka...$100K - pay my tithesS$500K - Buy a house in Australia - probably cost me so much that I won't be left much to do the things I want!S$200K - Save in fixed deposit or investS$50K - For my family (mom and brother)S$10K - Goes to CharitiesS$20K - Vacation$100K - Will KIV and see what I need to use it forOH well, now I like to hear what would these blogging buddies of mine do with $1million!BokjaeMumsgatherVedisNiamah, 1 million where got enough? LOL!
for those who live in Oregon 2007-07-20 03:00:00 It is the dream of most people to own and build their own homes. Yet, owning a home for alot of people especially for those who just started their careers or families can be a daunting task. I am surrounded by many couple friends who are first time home owners and every couple has a mortgage to take care of. Whenever the topic of buying a home or remodelling a house is raised, everyone will be discussing about mortgage issues.Well, here's some good news for the Oregon
community when it comes to mortgage application. While you may have a daunting task in the past of finding the best Oregon home mortgage and mortgage company, you can now receive help from Oregon Best Mortgage, who has 25 years of experience in serving the Oregon residents. Whether it's Oregon mortgage refinance or getting a mortgage quote, the people at Oregon Best Mortgage will help you find the best mortgage rates at the lowest fees to match your credit profile and requirements.It's good to know that help is just a
deciding on blinds 2007-07-19 20:33:00 After all the months of deciding what kind of blinds to install in our bedroom, I'm still so undecided. With so many nice option around, it's hard to pick one kind - how nice if I get to redo all the curtains in the house! Maybe I should consider the faux wood blinds since it is easy to clean, durable and present a stylish finish and appearance. Besides they are cheaper than real wood ones :)
Battle with a 3 year old 2007-07-19 12:02:00 Lately, I have been battling with my soon-to-be 3 year old. He is learning to push his boundaries more than before, throw tantrums and pull up a fuss over the smallest things. I make it a habit not to reward bad behaviour which means if he kicks up a fuss about something, I would not give in to his demands and walk away until he stops and changes his behaviour.This afternoon, he insisted on sitting on the couch for lunch. I refused and told him he had to be on his feeding table. He started pulling up a fuss, cried, threw tantrums, raised his voice...etc. We were running late for his nursery session but I had to tolerate the lost time and stick to my rules. I refused to feed him and was ready to send him to school without lunch. It felt 'cruel' at that moment but I knew it would be worse if I gave in to his demands and bent my rules.I left him alone to whine and cry and walked away. He finally calmed down a little and then I explained to him in a firm and calm tone that feeding had to Read more:Battle
iContact email marketing software review 2007-07-19 11:10:00 A couple of years ago, we invested in an email marketing software to help us communicate efficiently with our clients. If you run a business where building clients' relationships is key, then regular communication is crucial to maintain that relationship with your clients. And I must agree that the internet has sped up this process and helps business people to communicate better with clients and prospects, thus creating more options to grow businesses.But the question is how do you go about it? Since I'm doing a review
on iContact Email Marketing Software, let's take a look at the software features. I did a quick comparison with the software our company is currently using and noticed these differences:1. iContact has an auto removal of emails that bounced back more than 5 times - til today, we are still getting repeated bounced emails, this is especially when we forget to delete the bounced email address.2. iContact has a forward -a-friend feature which can be a good viral and refer
online translation services 2007-07-23 12:20:00 Translation Central is an UK based website that offers transalations in any languaes. The website is fairly new and I am interested in obtaining a few links to increase it's on line presence. The post should be written in a positive light and simply emphasize on the fact that the service they provide is easy to use and complete.I am so glad I found this website that specializes in delivering chinese translation service, chinese translation services. Few years ago, I was working for a MLM company and I recalled how challenging it was to find a company who could provide this service. I searched for months before finding a good one.Translation Central not only does Chinese translation but their other services including translation to Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Arabic and for any of these translation services, getting a quote can be done online
with ease at your convenience. This is definitely easier than digging your yellow pages for translation centers and getting a quo
God blesses our event 2007-07-23 12:16:00 We are filled with excitement as our seminar is happening tomorrow. After the 9 months of preparation, planning, marketing and promotion, it is finally here. Looking back, we were concerned about breaking even 2 weeks ago. We didn't understand what was causing the slowdown in sign ups but as we continued to have faith and trust God, He opened doors and the sign-ups continued to pour in.We are truly thankful for exceeding more than 200 paid participants compared to the 150 we had 3 weeks ago... it's the Lord's blessings and we thank Him for making it happened for us again. Read more:event
the BP controversy 2007-07-23 11:30:00 There is a controversy being announced on the recent news coverage about BP Whiting Refinery dumping toxic wastes into Lake Michigan. Like most media news, there are always two sides of the story. While the Chicago Tribune had reported some claims made by ardent environmentalists about the irresponsible acts of BP's actions, the company had stood its neck to explain their views and clear what was seen as inaccurate claims.BP had stood its stand that the water released into Lake Michigan from its refinery is 99.9% water and not sludge as that would be treated separately to comply to state and federal requirements. While the environmentalists were hostile towards BP's actions, the company stated that no harm was done to the people and environment as all guidelines were observed to protect aquatic and human life. Some had claimed that the wastes released were toxic and could pollute and affect marine and human lives.With the expansion and modernization plans in place, BP had planned to
good month at Sponsored Reviews 2007-07-23 10:21:00 I'm so thankful that this month my slowness in PPP is being substituted by an increase in my approved bids at Sponsored Reviews - this is by far my best month at Sponsored Reviews! I have to date 16 approved bids with 12 completed ones and 4 jobs in progress. I'm beginning to enjoy this bidding process. Though there are more rejected bids than approved ones, I am used to the rejections now, compared to the earlier months where I felt disappointed and dismayed.But I am glad that this manner of bidding allows me to 'choose' my advertiser and of course, vice versa. For instance, if you don't want to bid for an advertiser marketing steel buildings, then don't place your bid. And you may prefer to bid for a health related topic and something that blends in well into your blog. The feeling of getting a bid approved is truly exhilarating and encouraging. And nowadays, I am not so bothered with a rejected bid, unless it's from an advertiser which I am hoping to write for, I would feel a
Public Jungle 2007-07-22 21:30:00 Social networking is a hot thing now in the web. With so many new networks added lately, finally there is one for those who are 18 and over - the young, bold, adventurous, trendy, urbanites individuals.Whether it's blogging or connecting with others in the forum, you can now meet new friends At PublicJungle
. Here's a platform to meet individuals and exchange your thoughts and ideas about what's in and about the web and life. Pop over and check out some cool videos and see how you can play a role in this new social networking platform. Build your profile, upload your favourite photos and videos, and get started to share!
how about teak furniture? 2007-07-22 11:47:00 With Clayton growing up, I am getting concerned over the glass dining table top in the dining area. I told DH that I would like a teak furniture set for the house and he gave me a stare. Personally, I always like teak wood furniture for its durability and quality. It is resistant to termites and adverse weather conditions and simply ideal for humid climates like ours.The teak furniture featured at Yahoo has won raving reviews after a month of going live at the webstore. What makes this site stands out is the fact that the teak wood manufactured are harvested from sustainable forests which means the company is active in its role to save the forests and lessen deforestation. With part of the proceeds from the profits to save the rainforests, it goes to show that the company is serious about doing its part to save Mother Earth.So if you are looking for good quality teak furniture, check out the wide selection at Teakwood Patio Furniture... I'm already looking :)
my take on PayPerPost's recent updates 2007-07-22 11:38:00 Few days ago, high opps were pouring in at PayPerPost
. But the frustrating thing was I couldn't even get any in 2 hours. After the frustration of seeing grey opps for 2 hours, I gave up. I ended up spending my time researching on some vacation options and finding out more about Virginia bed and breakfast and other nice accommodations for future travel plans.Later on, I found out that PPP was giving a $100 credit to new advertisers which explained why the high opps were pouring in throughout the night. I also found out that many other posties were not able to grab any except some fortunate ones whose names could be seen on the top ten chart of the day.Whatever it is, I have learnt to take it easy with all the changes and movements at PPP. For those of you who are not aware of the recent change, you are only allowed to do 2 opps per blog per day from now on. It looks like opps are dropping and posties are increasing. With this trend, you don't expect to meet your monthly target like be Read more:updates
a moving directory 2007-07-22 09:31:00 If you, like me, has moved several times internationally in the last ten years, you know the importance of finding a good and reliable mover to facilitate your relocation experience. Looking for the right mover can be a daunting task if you don't know where to search and locate the right resource.What if there is a moving directory where you can search and find a mover for your moving needs? Topmovingcompanies.com is the place to start your mover search and get quotes whether you are planning to move locally, interstate, internationally or even just renting trucks for your moves or finding storage rentals. Even though the site has a simple home page, what's important is that it can direct you to the right movers that can solve your moving concerns and needs. The best thing about the directory is that you can get FREE quotes online by just entering your moving specifications, location, and contact details. With this, you don't need to waste time calling moving companies for quotation
the internet makes online learning possible 2007-07-22 08:08:00 For so long, I have been thinking about online
education but with my current schedule, it's simply impossible. But it's good to know that online learning is now made easy with the super internet technology and it provides more opportunities for working people to further their studies in subjects of their interests.When it comes to quality online learning, I have heard about the repuation of capella university who provides graduate, bachelor and postgraduate degree programs for various subjects including IT, human resource, communications, business, public safety, education and much more. With its network of 19,000 students from all 50 states and 56 countries, it has more than 10 years experience in running its online learning programs for students worldwide. With 89 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 16 certificate programs, there is no shortage of subject to pick from.Aren't you thankful that the internet has made online learning possible? Read more:makes
Christian Web hosting 2007-07-26 10:27:00 This is an interesting post that features Christian
webhosting for church and non-profit organizations and Christians. What is different compared to other web hosting companies is that the servers do not contain pornography or illegal activities, as well as spammers or hate groups. In another words, HostFire provides wholesome and safe web hosting for its clients.The cheapest plan starts at $4.75 for a 1Gb storage space and 15 Gb file transfer and the other plans include the plus plan and premium plan, both priced at $8.75 and $12.75 respectively.Hostfire is offering a 10% off to all non-profit organizations, simply key in coupon code: nonprofit.
internet and blogging addiction 2007-07-26 07:58:00 My internet connection has been down since 1.30am last night. I woke up with a hope that it would be restored but NO! As usual, something went wrong with TM Net's connection and I could only wait for the connection to be restored soon.I got so restless that I had to pop by Starbucks for a quick connection, since I didn't know when it would be fixed. With some pending reviews and a mailbox full of unchecked mails, I was a little desperate. This was when I realized that my life was becoming more dependent on technology - how scary!I tried to take it easy, did my other stuff that didn't require the internet, spent more time with my boy but I had to admit that I was feeling anxious and restless. I wondered to myself, "Am I addicted to the internet?" or "Have I been addicted to blogging?" Oops... internet and blogging addiction
!
a new blogging community 2007-07-26 02:43:00 Anyone likes a free trip to Las Vegas? Well, if you do, then it's time to check out this new social blogging network at thoughts.com. This free blogging community
allows you to createblog posts, upload your photos, videos, podcasts and share them with your friends. The uniqueness of thoughts.com is that you can rate the blog posts of other members and include your comments or feedback.Coming back to the FREE trip to Las Vegas... first of all, you need to be a member and start playing an active role in the community. Once your total rating is 4.0 or more, you can be an active postie in the forum. Staff members of thoughts.com will select 5 most active members who post and update their blog posts, photos and videos on a regular basis. So who knows, your active participation may win you a trip to Las Vegas. Did I mention that the trip is not just for yourself, you actually get to invite a guest to travel with you and receive a roundtrip airfare no matter where you are in the cont
your one stop magazine store 2007-07-25 11:43:00 One of the things I like to do is to spend some time at Borders whenever I'm back in Singapore for some good magazines browse. Sometimes, I feel deprived of imported lifestyle magazines as they are easily available at the bookstores or news stands here. I recalled my hunt for good parenting and pregnancy publications years ago and resorted to ordering them online.If you are looking for some magazine titles that are not available at your local news stands, check out the more than 1200 magazines found online at magcrazy.com. What's cool about this online ordering site is the attractive subscriptions and good deals offered such as the current promotion of "Pick 3 magazines for $30" - in other words, each magazine is only $10 - what a fantastic deal! And you know what? Free shipping comes with any of these magazines! Pick from titles such as Fit and Pregnancy, Vacations, Working Mother, Elle, Aquarium Fish, Better Homes & Gardens, Family Fun, Rolling Stone, and much more.It is
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