Alchemy Anyone? ...a review by Serena from "Life Is Falling to Pieces: An Illustrated Journal" (Editor's note: I was so happy when Serena sent me this review, I have wanted this blog to win for a long time, but I couldn't find the time to give it a detailed review like it deserves. I think Serena has done Mr. Slaghammer justice and I think you'll agree...Enjoy!)
In his profile, Slaghammer claims to be a carbon-based life form. I might almost believe him if it weren’t for my strong suspicions that he might composed of something else. You wanna know what else is something else? His blog!
Alchemy Anyone? is a highly entertaining blog that is seriously worth your time. His posts vary from comical photocommentary to elaborate stories from his youth. Check out his reflections on religion,the purity of women, and food. A particularly funny (and informative) one is his take on the dreaded prostate exam! Not to be missed. (Insert evil laughter.)
Slaghammer is also a talented artist; you can check out some of his awesome works here, here, and here. Honestly, I was quite surprised when I realized that Alchemy Anyone? had yet to be named Bestest Blog of the Day. It’s a long overdue honor.
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts I mentioned the other day about Black Friday and Cyber Money having come and gone already. It's going quick this year isn't it? This means that you should officially be thinking about what to buy your loved ones (and not so loved ones for Christmas). Me, I like to do a lot of my shopping online, so, I am always looking for online coupons to save me a little bit of money on things that I might be buying regardless. I'll probably buy a lot of stuff from Best Buy with my McDonald's Monopoly Best Buy Bucks, so I'll certainly check out some Best Buy online coupons!
Only about 2 hours left on my eBay Auction for "Bestest Blog of the Month." That sets it to end at about 9PM EST. Get it now or wait until 2007 for the next go around!
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From the Bottom Up Well, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, so the Christmas season is finally here. It appears that the biggest must-haves this year will be the new gaming consoles the Nintendo Wii and the Playstation 3. With this in mind, I thought it would be apropos to feature a blog that is all about video games.
Meph and Brill were lucky enough to get their hands on a Nintendo Wii. Of course, they had a lot to say about it...mostly positive and I would have to agree! My brother-in-law actually got it already as well and I had the chance to play it over Thanksgiving. It's pretty kickass!
So, if you're a fan of video games (and in this day and age, I think we all pretty much are on some level...especially if you are a computer user which you clearly are since you are reading my blog!)...well then head on over and check out "From the Bottom Up" and tell the Lords that the Bestest Blog Directory sent ya!
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Where can one find belly dancers, exotic cuisine and Rapunzel-like towers all in one blog? Welcome to Maryam's place. At the beginning of a strange and magical odyssey she writes......"Once upon a time....in a kingdom far, far away (not kidding about the kingdom part) an American couple with two children decided to eschew any plans that they might have had for house with a white picket fence (do people still have those?) and move to a city that was not their own. This blog is their tale to make that city their home, to make it their Marrakesh." And so they did.
You can find the heartwarming saga in beautiful detail on Maryam's enchanting blog called "My Marrakesh." Why Morocco? Maryam, the writer, explains by quoting Winston Churchill, learns how to deal with House Insomnia and persuades her architect husband to take up residence in the middle of an olive grove. Intrigued? I was.
Although Maryam's site started out as a House/Decorating Blog, it has become much more. A visual artist in her own right and with a penchant for pink Moroccan poufs,you'll also find sumptuous displays of traditional cuisine beautifully displayed with recipes galore. Her site is not only well-written and witty, it's a decorator's dream.
But Maryam's vision didn't stop there. One night, after entertaining guests in their Moroccan hideaway, inspiration struck. They decided to design and build a guest house in Morocco. With a little Barakah - which is Arabic for "luck" - the journey continues and Maryam's dream is fast becoming a reality. And as all good plotlines go, she explains that bitterness, doubt and angst are part of her story too. Her blog is a chapter-by-chapter account of what happens when an artist and an architect decide to follow their passion. It is a lovely tale.
Good things always happen to those who have a noble vision and purpose. Her family's hospitable spirit was the catalyst for meeting award-winning artist Maria Noma Bliss, whose painting you see here - a portrait she did of one American family in Morocco - Maryam's family.
This "bemused tale" of life in a faraway place is warmly penned and recaptured by this charming Egyptian-born woman. In a land of natural wonders and beauty, surrounded by exquisite things, Maryam spins a tale of one magical boy and a little girl named Grace. As I said, she knows what's important.
And what about her dream house?Take a look. This exquisite rendition of their enchanting Moroccan home is well on the way to becoming a finished reality. The real treasure, according to Maryam, is what's inside. I just love a happy ending.
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts I think gift of the month clubs are such a good idea. Around Christmas, there is such a gift overload that you don't appreciate as much what you get. Where as if you get a gift come July or August still, it makes it that much better. Last year, I got my wife a candle of the month club, and each month they had a different smell. Flowers in the spring, pumpkin in October, you know the deal. So, check out this site that has such things to offer as a Beer of the Month Club...sounds good!
My eBay Auction for "Bestest Blog of the Month" is still only at $10.50...less than 20% of what the winning bid from last month was! Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, I had to list the auction for only 5 days, instead of 7. So, act fast, before it's too late!
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The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts ESPN 2 is quickly becoming known as the channel for the alternative sports...the secondary sports if you will. For example, my favorite sports to watch on ESPN 2 is bowling. Though it may seem boring to most, I enjoy watching it. In college, however, my roommate's favorite alternative sport was bull riding. He was from the south and was very much into rodeos and the traditional southern sports like that. One thing he would never miss was the Professional Bull Riders World Finals (PBR Finals) in Las Vegas, NV. To him, this was like the superbowl of sports events (Luckily, PBR Finals tickets are slightly easier to come by). I watched it along with him and must admit it was pretty amusing. Though, I could definitely see the greater appeal to ACTUALLY being there. That must be awesome! Just the energy of the crowd and the ferociousness of the beast...that stuff doesn't translate as well over the TV. The same doesn't hold true for running with the bulls. Of course, this isn't in Las Vegas, but in Spain. People run along side hoards of dangerous bulls. That's not for me...that's more of an on TV thing, no extra appeal in being there...in fact LESS appeal. Yeah, I'll take bull riding over bull running any day, leave it to the professionals (which could in no way, shape, or form describe me, ha ha ha!)
Some philosophers are not only funny, they're cool too. If you don't believe me, go read the Nubian Nerd's blog, where he proclaims that "professional philosophers fight global warming just by being cool!" He lives, works, and studies in Scotland, where he's also a celebrity of sorts.
So what kinds of thoughts whirl about in this philosopher's mind? Irreverent thoughts, that's what. For instance: his reasons for joining the ranks of the immoral minority and the Match.com profile he created for the most famous carpenter in history. But the Nubian Nerd has a sweet side to him, too: he's blogged about the what and who of love and some aspects of his relationship with the lovely Diane. Is this the reason that she loves him so? (And not just because he's extremely intelligent, hilariously funny, and unfairly blessed with some big stuff? Or so he says.)
I could go on and on, but I won't. You'll have to discover the highly entertaining and thought-provoking oddities of the man behind Mescaline Visions 4.0 (Beta) for yourself. Explore the archives, they're well worth it. And don't forget to mention that Bestest Blog sent you!
So, this is probably the coolest PayPerPost opportunity ever. $15 plus the chance to win a new digital camera and photo printer. The directions say, and I quote, "the crazier the better!"
Judging by the context of the word crazy, I am assuming Ted (the PPP God for those not in the know) would mean either the 3rd or 6th definition (definition provided by Dictionary.com), that being "intensely enthusiastic; passionately excited" or "unusual; bizarre; singular."
Since there are sure to be lots of these zany, kooky, silly (synonyms courtesy of my brain...I bet you thought I was going to say Thesaurus.com) type of submissions, I thought I'd be creative and go for the first definition of crazy: "mentally deranged; demented; insane."
Demented is the exact word I would use to describe the (wo)man who ruined my vacation. Imagine this...a man and his wife plan a trip to Europe. Though not technically their honeymoon, they could not afford a real honeymoon right after their wedding, so they saved up for a year. They had never been to Europe, and would probably never be there again (at least not dragging around a bunch of little kids). To commemorate this wonderful vacation, the man bought his wife a flashy new HP digital camera for Christmas, and the wife bought her husband a sleek and sophisticated Sony digital camcorder for his birthday. They spent 10 days touring London, Paris, and Rome, taking over 500 pictures and 3 hours of video along the way.
They wake up the morning they are to return home. The wife hops into the shower, while the man turns on the TV, though he expects to find only Italian television much as he has found in days past. Surprisingly and unexpectedly, CNN is on! In English! Anderson Cooper is talking all about the terrorist threats on flights from London to the United States. His heart drops... That day, they are scheduled to fly from Rome to New York.......VIA LONDON! Still in shock, they arrive at the Rome airport to find there are a new set of very strict rules for airline baggage. Basically you can bring NOTHING onto the plane...so, the man and his wife were forced to check all 6 of their bags...one of which contains their newly bought digital camera and camcorder, a bag they surely would have carried on and held on tightly to during normal circumstances.
The man does the best he can to calm his wife on their flight from London to New York. He comes up with reasons why their plane would not be an ideal terrorist target to try and persuade her to relax...though on the inside he has trouble believing the reasons himself. Thankfully, after a lot of breath holding and tight hand squeezing, the 7 hour plane ride ends, safely terminating in the JFK airport.
The man and his wife are so happy to be alive, back in the good old US of A. They proceed to the baggage claim, where they are informed that they are doing an extra inspection of the luggage and it would take a bit longer than usual for their bags to come back. Finally, the bags started coming out. Out came their suitcase, one filled with dirty laundry...then another that could be described exactly the same. Then came a small bag full of toiletries and make-up. Then another filled with souvenirs for their families from Europe. Another came that had books and magazines that were meant to be read on the plane. Then nothing. For a long time nothing. Until finally an airport attendant informed the man and woman that their final bag had been "misplaced." If you're paying attention, you've already realized that this is the bag with the new digital camera and camcorder. 6 bags and the only one that had been "misplaced" was the one with the valuable electronics in it.
About a week of frustration and angry phone calls goes by, and the wife gets a call. Their bag had been found and was being delivered that afternoon. What great news! They waited patiently, excited to browse through the pictures and videos they had taken. The bag arrived and they quickly opened it. They undid the latch...undid the zipper...took out the camera bag that contained both items...undid the camera bag zipper...undid the camera bag velcro...and discovered that the bag was empty. Some deranged person had taken an opportunity where people were vulnerable and scared, and stole something that not only had an immense monetary value, but a great emotional value as well.
The man and his wife were devastated. The chances of them ever seeing those pictures were next to nothing now. They phoned the airlines and began the reimbursement process...though the cash value of the items was not what was most important to them. Waiting patiently to hear back about the reimbursement, the wife finds several articles in newspapers such as the "New York Times" citing some obscure federal airline regulation called the Montreal Convention that basically states that airlines cannot be held responsible for high priced items such as electronics or jewelry and that their airline would be bound by this law.
Well, let me tell you...that man was me (for some reason, it seemed more effective to tell it in the 3rd person). And that wife, was star of film and screen Ms. Sarah Jessica Parker (just kidding it was my wife). To this day, we have yet to be refunded for our loss! Now...isn't thatCRAZY? If I don't deserve to win a new (and might I add better) HP digital camera to replace our loss (and heartache), I don't know who does! (This post was brought to you by HP.)
Many (but not all) of her posts shed light on life in the Philippines. She mixes these excellent posts with the perfect blend of posts on other topics. Her posts are always short and to the point, yet still very informative.
One things I really find great about her site was a feature she does entitled "Blogworld Saturday." Here she takes a sampling of the blogs she links to and reads regularly and writes up a sentence or two about what kinds of things they wrote about that week. Many of her regular readers were very thankful for the awesome blogs Lizza has exposed them to. You could all learn a thing or two from this idea (and hopefully a few of you adopt it and give Lizza credit)...IF YOU FIND A BLOG YOU LIKE, LINK TO IT AND TELL OTHER PEOPLE ABOUT IT! After all, that's what I do here and that's what Lizza is doing on her blog, in her own unique format.
Finally, I just want to thank Lizza for her dedication to Bestest Blog. She has probably visited and left a comment on about 90% of the "Blogs of the Day" that I've done since she joined up. Plus, many of the blogs she writes about in "Blogworld Saturday" are ones she found right here. So, thank you Lizza!
Lizza has been so kind to so many of you, I hope you return the favor and go check out "I Am Woman, See Me Blog". As always, let her know that "Bestest Blog" sent ya!
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts I'm not the best chef. In fact I don't think the word chef would be a valid word to describe me. So, it goes without saying that I don't get all the nutrients that I should. Currently I am taking a vitamin recommended to me by a friend. But, for those of you without a nutriotist friend N101 Nutrition is a great place to research and purchase things to keep your body working well! Do you know how much potassium you should have every day? Do you know how much potassium you DO have every day? Do you even know which foods are the best sources of potassium? Who cares! Eat what you want and get your nutrients from an alternate source... don't ya want to be more like me? Hehe, I know you do!
Time to open up the bidding for your rights to be named "Bestest Blog of the Month" for December 2006. The eBay auction starts at only a penny with no reserve! You get a nice big link at the top of my PR5 blog with a short description to with it. PLUS, for each dollar in your winning bid, I'll apply that towards your showing up in the Random Blog button...and at the end of the month, I'll take 10% of your winning bid and apply it towards becoming a Premium Blog. October's winner was so happy with the results, that he won again in November! However, peaking in at his blog, he's been busy with a new job, so it's doubtful that he'll be going for the win again in December...so it's your chance to steal it away. Again, click here to check out the auction.
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I almost blogged about what my wife and I bought my mom for Christmas. Then I remembered that my mom told me that she is a regular reader of my blog here. Crisis avoided...hi mom!
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts With a full time job now, I need to learn how to manage my money a little better. My wife and I put some money into a CD, but I'm quickly learning that isn't enough. It's never too early to start a retirement fund. As MoneyManager.com recommends, Contribute Early to Your IRA. Well, that may be next summer's goal (along with revamping my site here)...to learn a little more about the in's and out's of that kind of thing. Hopefully this website will be of some assistance.
Back in good old New Jersey. I had a very nice time visiting back home in Scranton, but am always happy to come back to our place. Stay tuned for this weekend's updates, as well as next month's auction (coming very shortly!). Hope everyone had a terrific holiday!
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts The holidays are a good time for relaxing, and to me that often means reading a good book. I especially like books that are exciting...that leave me needing to turn each and every page to find out what next. This book (short description below) sounds exactly like one of those books...check out the description or the Book Website to learn more about it.
"A trail-blazing self-made tycoon in post-Soviet Russia, Alex Konanykhin was worth $300 million by age 25, having created and controlled the largest bank in Russia. The rise of Boris Yeltsin to the presidency of Russia was financed by Konanykhin. Yeltsin rewarded Konanykhin by giving him the state residence built for the Soviet president and a large detail of Presidential Guards. But when the KGB kidnapped Konanykhin and stole his fortune, Alex and his beautiful wife, Elena, made a harrowing escape to America in September 1992.
Then a new nightmare started, as Konanykhin fought the FBI, INS and Justice Department to hold onto his freedom – and his life. The Russian mafia took out a contract on him, and to this day, the U.S. government is trying to deport him back to Russia, where he would most likely be killed, according to government experts.
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Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers! I will be going back home to Scranton, PA for the holidays until Friday night...so no new posts until then. (Normally I'd have my laptop...but you know the rest of that story.) I just wanted to share with you guys a wonderful email that reminded me what Thanksgiving was all about: "As I sit here writing this my blog has received 9,317 hits in just under 3 months. I know that most have come from being listed where I am at your blog.
So.. At a time when are listing what we are thankful for, I want you to know that your blog is on my list!" ~Barb from Skittles' Place
Well thank you Barb (and everyone else) for your support of my site, your many kind comments, and your generous donations! Enjoy your Turkey Day!
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts One great resource for PayPerPost is their forum. PayPerPost is still a fledgling company, so it is very helpful to have a place where new users can help each other learn the ropes. You see a lot of "why was my post rejected," "what is page rank," and the ever popular "how long does it take for my blog to be approved?" Everyone there is very friendly and there is quite a postie community blossoming up. There is even talk in the forum of organizing a convention for everyone to meet. Not that I personally would go, but I still think it's pretty cool that it is even going to occur. Remember, if you still haven't signed up (and why not, I ask?), remember to use my email, BobbyGriffin@gmail.com, as your referrer when you do sign up...it'll make me $5!
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I know what you're thinking. Not another boring blog full of scrapbook pictures of babies and cutesy stories. Right? I'll admit, there are a lot of family photos and everyday occurrences in New Mom's blog but honestly folks, who could resist a mom who writes this?
"I was up at 6am this morning and managed to bake a fresh batch of chocolate chip muffins for the kids before they left for school." Move over June Cleaver? Not exactly.
Let's hit the highlights, shall we? And if I'm lucky, maybe she'll send me some chocolate chip muffins.Residing in South Africa with her hubby and two boys, she works a full-time stressful job, kicks serious karate with her son (10/9 post) and describes a traumatic family event that has caused her to count her blessings over and over. Read about it in her 10/3 /06 article. Between nanny disasters and spur-of-the-moment family outings, this family of four (and a dog named Dingaan) will keep you entertained.
If you're up to your eyeballs in birthday parties, car pooling, sick kids, PTA and all that goes with parenting little ones these days, take a look at SuperMom's cascade of events. I was exhausted just reading her blog! How does she have energy to turn on the oven? There are zillions of blogs like hers that chronicle family life, but few do with as much dedication or flat out gusto. Although I found myself thinking "Now, do I really need to know that?" I just as quickly remembered the all consuming job she has and really applaud her efforts to keep it all together and find time to write. Family dedication is something to be upheld these days. New Mom on the Blog does it well.
Not only is her blog beautifully designed with a journaly feel, I think she deserves the Mom of the Year award too. Click on over and give her your congratulations from Bestest Blog of All-Time and yours truly. Now, Mimi would like some muffins, please.
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts Check out another funny confessional over at the payperpost blog. This time Tamale is in a bit of a better mood than last time. But she's still funny even when she's not bitching about this, that, and the other thing. And yes Tamale, a new HP digital camera would make me very happy as well. My wife has a camera, but I feel like I have to ask her permission to use it because once I almost dropped it and I don't think she trusts me with it anymore. By the way, as far as blogs are concerned, the PPP blog is pretty interesting if you are part of their program. They post a lot of good info and a lot of funny/interesting non-topical stuff as well. It may not be the bestest like me, but it's betterer than most.
The Thinker (also known as Julia to family and friends), is the author of Theory of Thought. According to her, she simply writes about what's going on through her mind: her theories, ideas, insecurities, and perspectives. Many of us do the same thing, but few articulate their thoughts as well as she does--and she's only 16 years old!
She writes about issues that many teenagers experience, but in a very insightful and thoughtful way. (Hey, she doesn't call herself The Thinker for nothing!) You won't find the usual girly-girly things at Theory of Thought. Instead, expect to read posts about things like what would be apt to make The Thinker stab an English teacher with her pen; about faking health in order to actually avoid missing going to school; about what she thinks of Apple's iPod Nano collection; and so much more.
To say that The Thinker loves to blog is true, but it's so much more than just that. For her, blogging is therapeutic, something that helps her deal with some of the problems that she goes through. Don't get the idea, though, that Theory of Thought is all about teenage angst--because it isn't. She has lots of fun with fellow bloggers there as well: her So You Think You Can Blog competition is a great example of how she interacts with other people in the weblog world.
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The updates are finally done. Check out the Recent Additions for a ton of new blogs that have been added. Lots of good ones! Thanks everyone, once again, for your patience!
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Dr. Blogstein This pick comes to us courtesy of guest blogger Alex from R2K. Interested in being a guest blogger? Click here to find out how!Dr. Blogstein, found in the funny blogs section, is likely almost too funny for the category. Not to take away from any other blog, but it is really just that good. The blogosphere is full of strange and sarcastic pages (mine for example) but few are actually consistently funny and clever. There is a strong feeling of community and many ways that the reader can get involved in the fun. This is one key to a successful blog. You can send Dr. B an email, leave a comment, or even offer him something funny you have found online. The best way to show off this page is with a sample of Dr. B's work:
Reader questions:
Tammy Nguyen asks: "I think you're very funny and very clever. Do you write your own stuff?" No, Tammy, I have a staff of 35 researchers and 15 writers who work together to struggle to produce 2 or 3 posts a week.
evanfleischer1 asks: (and I swear I'm not making this up!) "What type of doctor are you, because it hurts when I pee." This sounds serious. We may have to amputate.
Or, in an older post, when Lance Bass declared he was gay, Dr. B. added "In other news, the Earth is round."
Rather than ruin the rest of his jokes, I suggest that you go and check it out for yourself and let Dr. B know that Bestest Blog (and Alex from R2K) sent ya!
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It's here, it's here! I'm on it right now...just got the internet working and wanted to say hi! Man, this thing is powerful. Laptops are great and fun and what not...but they simply do not compare in sheer power to a desktop. Especially for the price! I mean, the tower for this thing is huge, but who cares, I have a lot of space for it. Expect major link updates this weekend...I'm talking 100 or more!
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts Just taking a moment to talk about Search Engine Marketing. You know those "sponsored ads" that you see on the side when you do a search...yeah that's what I'm talking about. I click those a lot...way more than I click any other type of ad, so they definitely are effective. Well, Apogee is a company that specializes in this...PLUS! they just became an Adwords Qualified Company, so check them out!
For my first pick as guest blogger I have chosen The Spoon . Matt happens to be the guy holding The Spoon and so far he is doing a great job. This blog is fairly new but is already on a path that will lead to blogging success. Matt focuses his blog around movie reviews. He offers Bite Sized Reviews of movies. Each review is done in single bite sized chunks of one to two paragraphs! Matt also encourages comments and interacts with his readers which are important elements to any successful blog.
Some other favorites that I would recommend checking out for a laugh are Matt's Totally Random Horoscopes and The Attack Of The Poo Monster. The 9 Weird Things About Matt is also a great way to get to know more about the mind behind The Spoon.
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts I'm about to tell you about a new portable Security System. I don't know if my apartment really needs a system, but when I get a house and have little kids around you better believe I'm gonna have one. It's easy to install...it offers 24/7 surveillance...it's pet friendly...with a key chain alarm, it can be used for an office or a house. It utilizes a high tech - infrared detection system...sounds fancy, why get a security system if it isn't high tech?? Currently this product is available at local Comp USA, Home Depot, Costco, Kmart, Montgomery Ward, Sears and more. Surely you must have at least one of those stores by your house.
So, I checked the UPS tracking info for my new computer and it was scheduled to be delivered today. Then, I checked it this afternoon and IT WAS RESCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Patience is a virtue, but I'd rather have a new computer, hahaha.
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts So, one of my best friends at work is not another teacher, but a guy who handles the computers...the IT guy. Are you at all surprised that I'd make friends with the computer guy? Anyway, he's already taught me a lot about how to keep an entire system of computers up and running. One thing he hasn't mentioned, but maybe I'll mention to him is the needs for a multiple anti-virus approach to email security. GFI has a new whitepaper about this very topic. Click the link to check out its availability. I think this really makes sense from a computer perspective. If one virus service was sufficient, then there wouldn't be so many different products out there. Maybe if you just have your little computer there it isn't too essential, but when you are trying to keep an entire network of computers free from viruses, you can understand that the stakes are raised.
Yeah, the same thing happened again last night. My wife is volunteer to write an article for a magazine, so she has been working very hard on her computer. Anyway, tomorrow we have an awesome article from Jessie coming up, so the work on my part is minimal. Thanks Jessie! I'll have it up in a few hours.
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts Why I love thee PayPerPost, let me count the ways. Just kidding...this post will not be done in poetry form. Anyway, I love PayPerPost because I am able to easily make money in my spare time. When I was out of college, before I went looking for a real job, I decided that I would try to do online surveys to make some extra money. Hundreds of dollars a day they promised me. Well, that was BS and so I went into doing PayPerPost with a sense of skeptism. But I am a skeptic no more. To date I have been paid over $100, with $500 in payments still pending (you get paid after a month). They are the geniuses in the field of consumer generated advertising. Someday, when we have kids, I won't have free time to play around on the computer (or at least not as much)...but for now PayPerPost is a great way to make $10-50 a day in about an hour's work. Hell, I am getting paid $10 to tell you right now how much I like it (and I am allowed to be honest, if I hated it, I could say so...but I don't hate it, I love it!!) If you do sign-up, please consider using my email (BobbyGriffin@gmail.com) as your referrer. I get paid $5 if you sign up! Thanks!
I am sorry to my readers for not having a new blog to check out today. I know I said that my wife would bring home her work computer at night...and she did last night. Unfortunately, she had work to do on it! For as much as I love doing this blog, and for as high of a priority I consider it...her work is her work and that supercedes me doing this (plus it is HER computer). Hopefully, things are back to normal tonight...we shall see.
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts Do you like impressions? I'm not talking about doing your best "Heeeeere's Johnny!" Jack Nicholson impersonation...I'm talking about doing impressions of fish and dogs and police sirens and that kind of stuff. Also, being able to speak like you are from different countries...you know accents! Gosh, I can't form coherent sentences today. Anyway, I found this guy on the PayPerPost blog who can do all of these really well! This guy got paid to make a funny video for PayPerPost (and you can to!). I wish my video camera wasn't stolen on my flight home this summer or else I could to! (Side note: we have still not been reimbursed for that...who knows if we ever will...$500 down the drain :-( ) Anyway, this guy gave me a good chuckle, so check out what Antonio can do below.
Lyn. Last Minute. Lives with her mother. Likes dogs. Learns daily. Likes to let us in on her whereabouts. A living diary. A life blog. I like Lyn! A single woman going about her new life in a new town and making it just fine, thank you very much. Full of humor and visually appealing, the stark pink and black template suits her style; and the sidebar is almost as entertaining as her posts. Check out 101 Things I Want to Do Now That I'm Single. I found we have a few things in common. Lynn wants to learn to swing dance. Great idea! Go to a PowWow. Sounds interesting! Lyn wants to climb the Washington Monument. Well, maybe not. I love her regular Sunday article titledSeven Things I Didn't Know Last Sunday.It's a hoot. Among this week's quips- "When Mom got her mothers ashes in the mail, she took them grocery shopping. She put the box marked Human Remains in the seat of the buggy and talked to it while shopping." Lyn's mom is a bit eccentric. She also participates in Wordless Wednesdays. It's fun and a great way to explore new sites. And if you're a dog lover, you'll love this blog. Lyn's Last Minute Life is full of real day-to-day goings on (as she puts it), thoughtfully opinionated quips and other surprises. Click on over to Lyn's place and tell her Mimi and Bestest Blog of All-Time sent ya!
This is a sponsored post from ReviewMe.com... ReviewMe.com is another way to make money with your blog. It is similar to PayPerPost in the sense that you are paid to write posts about certain products or websites in posts on your blog. But it is different in about every other way. On PayPerPost you pick which products you blog about...on ReviewMe, the advertisers choose which blog you want to do. On PayPerPost (at least the beta version thus far), each blog is paid the same, regardless of readership or page hits...on ReviewMe, several factors (Alexa, Technorati, and RSS feed) are taken into account to compute a price for your blog. For example, if an advertiser wants me to write an article on my blog, it'll cost him $60 (of which I would get $30). Some super awesome blogs I've seen cost as much as $250 to get a post from...others are as low as $20. To be honest, as a blogger, I feel that PayPerPost is the better option...but, if I were an advertiser, I think I would prefer ReviewMe. ReviewMe is brand new, so check it out if it sounds interesting. I hope that the competition between the two results in both thriving and trying to entice us bloggers with extra perks and what not...as opposed to the competition makes both kinda sucky. I guess time will tell...let the competition begin!
The Dragon: 050376 Lizza hopes that nobody ever thinks of slaying the Dragon that is Kiyotoe. At least, not yet.
“A man of many complex and silly thoughts, just trying to sort 'em all out.” That’s how Kiyotoe, also known as The Dragon, describes himself. And the thoughts he expresses on his blog are by no means silly. Well, maybe sometimes. But at other times you’ll find (in his own words) “articulate discussion on all sorts of topics from the infamous G-Dubya, to how many games will it take the Detroit Pistons to beat the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.”
The range of topics is surely diverse. Kiyotoe discusses his experiences and thoughts about aspects of racism in the United States (like the use of the N Word). Then there’s his heartwarming letter to his unborn children, which ends with the poignant line “I promise to make promises I can keep, and to keep the promises I make.”
His introspective posts make me want to engage in some self-exploration of my own. Consider his entry about how our fears evolve with us as we grow; the funny ways in which memory can make him wax nostalgic about long-gone years at the ripe old age of thirty-something; his confession of committing the Seven Deadly Sins on a daily basis. Sometimes this guy’s posts stir up quite a controversy (notably Love 2 Times and Advice Column: Curfew) but he seems to be taking it all in stride. Or perhaps we can thank his better half, The Counselor, for that!
If getting a regular dose of well-written, well-thought-out, and humorous blog posts is to your liking, saunter on over to The Dragon: 050376 and tell him that Lizza and Bestest Blog sent you. I hope you find his commentaries to be as thought-provoking as I do.
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts So, teaching at a Catholic school, so I am very exposed to the religion (even though I teach math). I was raised a Catholic, but am not very devout. Well, this ad is targetted people just like myself, hehe. A group of missionaries have started a blog and podcast called the Catholic Show. Maybe I'll give it a second look, though I have been going to church more often than I used to, since we go as a school on important religious holidays. Feel free to check it out if you want to learn more about what they are all about.
So, as it turns out, the screen is the most expensive part of a laptop to fix. The GeekSquad at BestBuy quoted me $500...yikes! So, I went to Dell and put in an order for a new desktop, $650. I can't remember the last time my laptop left my desk, so I decided I didn't need to spend over $1000 for a new one. On a sidenote, my father-in-law thinks my laptop problem sounds like a bad wire and has offered to try and fix it for me...but that won't be until Thanksgiving. In any case, I plan to sell it on eBay, whether it be in working condition or for spare parts.
So, my brand new desktop isn't due here for another week or so, but my wife has promised she'll bring her work computer home each night. Between that and the computer at school, I will do my best to get this blog back on track. Again, I thank everyone who left such nice messages.
This is important here. If you have linked up to this blog and are waiting for me to reciprocate, I apologize for the delay. The problem is that all of my files are stuck on my old computer! Once I have a computer of my own, I should be able to reproduce the files with a little bit of work, but until then I kindly ask that you hang tight. Check out the testimonials and you'll see that I'm worth the wait!! And if anyone would like to donate to my new desktop fund, and earn some extra traffic in the mean time, please feel free!
Thanks for continually checking in everyone and be sure to come back on Monday for some new "Bestest Blogs of the Day!"
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts Since I've posteda lot of financial advice for you guys (click to see what I mean!), I thought I'd add one more to the list. RateGenius is a site for helping you finance your automobile. After all, you can't make money at a nice new job if you can't drive to the job! It's kinda the old "gotta have money to make money" philosophy. Well, RateGenius helps you with Auto Refinance! You gotta have a car, and from what I can say, this seems like a pretty good site to help you on your way.
Hi everyone. Unfortunately we are going to have to have unscheduled, unexpected downtime. This afternoon I went in to use the computer and it appeared to be off (even though I knew it had been on earlier). But, upon closer inspection the keyboard lights were on and the fan was blowing, but the screen was blank. So, I did a hard shut off and turned it back on. The screen came on for about 2 seconds and then shut off again. This was about 4 hours ago. Since then the computer has cooled down and charged up, but the screen still does the same thing. I'll check it again in the morning, and if it still doesn't work, I will take it to be fixed. In any case (whether they can fix it, or whether I have to buy a new laptop), I don't expect the site to be down for more than a week. But, I simply cannot run the site without having 24 hour access to my own computer. If you have a review scheduled to run (Lizza, Mimi, Jessie), it will run as soon as I can get my computer up and running. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts Hey guys, getting back into the swing of things...thought I'd recommend a site for you while I'm at it. This site is for anyone considering Lasik eye surgery. USAeyes.org is great site to read articles about having lasik surgery, pros and cons, what to expect afterwards, those kinds of things. You can also ask a Lasik Expert any questions you might have, which beats a special trip into see your regular doctor. There is a nice big section of FAQ's, so before you type up your question for the expert, be sure to check out those first. This seems like it would be a pretty good site to check out BEFORE having surgery. Though I am only 23, I definitely feel like my eyesight has already deteriorated since my teenage days and it is only a matter of time before I need glasses. I have heard great things about Lasik, but any kind of surgery scares me...I'll have to read some more about it to inform myself before making the choice. Enjoy!
The foundation of this blog is my link exchange. This is great, but limited as well. This doesn't facilitate you guys linking to each other. So, I thought what I could do each weekend to help this process along is use one of these Link boxes. You can automatically leave your own link, but please only leave a link if you (1) have already exchanged links with me and (2) are interested in exchanging links with others!
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The weekly update is completed there are 36 new blogs in the Recent Additions for your surfing pleasure.
There are also 3 new Premium Blogs. This "new" total is a little lower than usual for a week...BUT, there were a bunch of other donations. These are from bloggers who had previously made a donation, and were happy enough with the results that they made another donation! Well thanks guys, I'll try and exceed your expectations this time around too!
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Dating Profile of the Day UPDATE: Mimi is also running a fantastic event called Blogblast For Peace that you can read about on her other blog. The event is coming up VERY SOON (November 7th), so be sure to check it out today to see how you can help the peace effort!This site has a simple idea with hilarious results. Search through actual personal ads and dating website profiles for ones that make you laugh. But don't worry, as Mimi promises, "NAMES AND LOCATIONS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO PROTECT THE TERMINALLY SINGLE."
This really is a funny site. Plus, I have a new-found respect for anyone who promises daily posts, because from first-hand experience I know how hard it can be some days. I like to categorize the humorous posts into (at least) 3 categories: (1)"Funny Typos", (2)"Why would they write that?!", and (3)"Just Flat-out Funny" (click for an example of each).
This site is new to my exchange, but I just had to feature it when I saw it. I hope Mimi keeps up the daily posts, because this stuff is hilarious. Go over and check it out at "Dating Profile of the Day" and let Mimi know that Bestest Blog sent ya!
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts You know the Lending Tree slogan "When banks complete, you win"? Well, imagine if not only banks were competing to give you a loan, but other people as well. That is the idea behidn Zone of Possible Agreement (ZOPA) loans. This idea of online loans is already successful in the UK and will launch in the US soon. Got some extra money? Why not loan it out and make some interest on it (more than a bank will give you). ZOPA takes care of all the details (for a small fee) and you just sit back and wait for your money to be repaid. This idea really makes sense from both sides of the loaning process...good thinking guys!
Save Sheila Everyone has money trouble from time to time. Well, I challenge anyone who is reading this blog to come forward if they have more money problems than Sheila. We're talking about over 56 thousand dollars in credit card debt ($56,593.40 to be exact). To read the story of how fancy shoes and designer bags (among other things) got her into this trouble, click here.
Sheila has gone on all to sell all those materialistic items and is slowly but surely decreasing her debt. To date, she is at $50,015.92, almost about to dip below the 50K mark. Maybe she'd be a little closer if she could lay off the brownies. Sheila is searching for support and motivation in the Blogosphre, just like Julie is in her weight loss journey...this combines to form a very enjoyable blog to read.
I have a theory that people blog best when they are happy. I know when I'm upset from a long day at work, I have trouble getting on and blogging. Well, if my theory is true, then Sheila is about to start doing some of the best blogging of her life. She just found out she got the job she was applying for! Sheila is very excited and I am very excited for her, Congratulations! (Also, she is winning this blog of the day award, which tends to make people happy, but she's probably happier about the other thing)
So go on over to Save Sheila and give her some encouragement! Let her know that "Bestest Blog" sent ya!
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts Only 23 years old, so I'm not exactly financially stable yet. Maybe someday I won't have to click coupons and enter coupon codes online, but now I still do (a lot!). With Christmas coming up, I'll probably do a lot of my shopping online, and might need me some Circuit City coupons, or other stores I frequent.
I just wanted to write this little note to acknowledge two people who have been a great help to me in this blog. Morgen and Julie have both blogged for me for the last 8 weeks. They are both leaving (at least temporarily) to focus on more important life events, and I wish them the best. Morgen will be focusing on his NaNoWriMo book and Julie is working hard to plan her dream wedding. Good luck and there's always a spot for you when you get unbusy again.
The good news is I have lined up some excellent, fresh replacements! Lizza and Jessie, both former "Bestest Blog of the Day" winners will be blogging for me. And don't think these guys are just fill-ins, they are EXCELLENT bloggers. And if Morgen and Julie want to come back, I'd be happy having all 5 of them (the 5th being the talented Mimi who IS sticking around!
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts So, awhile ago, I told you that PayPerPost was having a PayPerPost Wedding for one lucky couple. Well, now, they actually have up 3 finalists for you to vote on. I am throwing my hat in the ring for Julie and Mike. Not only is their story very nice, but the couple has the same names as Julie from "Flip This Body" and her new fiance Mike. In fact, so I don't personally know Julie, but since I DO KNOW that she does PayPerPost, I thought that it might actually be them! Anyway, check out the other couples and have yourselves a vote for your favorite!
With next Tuesday's elections coming up, I thought it was especially appropriate to name Iowa Guy's Blog the Bestest Blog of the Day.
I lived in Iowa for 4 years (yes, by choice; for college) and I was really surprised to learn that there is a hefty movement of liberal, sound-minded individuals who really want to make a difference in the world, and Iowa Guy is one of them! I don't know, maybe I saw The Music Man one too many times growing up. People from Iowa can actually be quite smart!
I love his profile description. Iowa Guy calls himself a "...middle-aged, liberal gay man stuck in the vast conservative wasteland of southwestern Iowa. I'm literate, extremely opinionated and have a decidedly skewed sense of humor. I'm sick to death of the neo-con mind-set the country has been in the last few years. It's high time we get back to real American values. I'm friendly and open to most people, but abhor phonies and bullshit. If you met me in person, you'd probably like me. Why are you still reading this? I'm done now. Go read my blog!"
His essays are very well written, full of well-supported opinions and he actually has something of value to say, unlike a lot of political bloggers out there. If you're a hard-core Republican, check him out anyway. He enjoys a good debate and is open to hearing anyone's comments. And he doesn't just blog about national politics, but also state and community politics. He recently blogged about Nevada's opportunity to allow up to an ounce of marijuana in the homes of adults over 21, as well as Omaha's decision to crack down on people who hang things from their rearview mirrors.
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts This is for anyone who enjoys Drag Racing Clips. Speedtv is having an all day maraton of PINKS followed by the premiere of PINKS All Out on November 23rd. This post sponsored by Speedtv.com, so I can make sure if you like drag racing that you don't miss out on this. I mean, I think the clip speaks for itself...
e·clec·tic spaghetti I wasn't entirely sure what the word eclectic meant here (even though I knew I liked the blog, so I looked it up): 1. Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles: an eclectic taste in music; an eclectic approach to managing the economy. 2. Made up of or combining elements from a variety of sources: “a popular bar patronized by an eclectic collection of artists, writers, secretaries and aging soldiers on reserve duty” (Curtis Wilkie). Thanks Dictionary.com!
Anyway, this blog is run by Tara, a 32 year old female working in Education (just like me!). Tara had an absolutely wonderful, funny, entertaining idea for her blog that, once I saw it, wild horses couldn't stop me from featuring her. Every month (for the past 3 months) Tara lets her readers decide on a specially named holiday for each day on the Calendar. Coming up in November besides Thanksgiving (boring!), we have the relaxing and stress-free "Pamper Yourself Day" on the 8th; the vague, yet fulfilling "Appreciation for Things Day" on the 16th; showing we care for those who don't care on the 17th for "Aggressive Prankster Appreciation Day"; something I celebrate every day already with "Celine Dion's "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" Music Video Appreciation Day" on the 21st; the hypothetmia inducing "Swim in Your Neighbor's Pool Even If It's November Day" on the 25th...and lots of great other days, check them all out here, I wanted to post more, but I felt like I was stealing Tara's thunder.
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts This was a fun ad to do. I got to write things on my muscle...yay ink poisoning. Yes, this is indeed my actual muscle...but to be fair to me, it is my LEFT muscle and I am RIGHT handed...but I had to write with my right hand, duh! This post sponsored by Speedtv.com in order to promote their Muscle Cars Marathon, which will air Nov. 24 at 9am EST on Speedtv. In case you can't read my crazy arm inking, it says "Muscle Car Marathon, Speedtv.com," but I think it's pretty clear.
I'm still potentially looking for one more regular guest blogger (a la Morgen, Julie, and Mimi). If you think you might be interested (and you know you are), just send me an email. It's BobbyGriffin@gmail.com. Let me know why you think you'd make a great guest blogger!
The following is a PayPerPost advertisement...scroll down for more posts My wife and I used to always go to drive-in movies (no, not for the dirty reason you are thinking of). Our home town drive-in used to show 2 relatively recent releases for $6 per person. That sure beats the $7.50 per person the regular theatre was charging. Plus, you can bring your own candy and popcorn without having to smuggle it inside an oversized jacket. Of note, SPEEDtv will be featuring Speed's own "Lost Drive-In" Marathon on Nov 25 at 3pm EST featuring Grand Prix and Rebel Without a Cause. This post sponsored by Speedtv.com, where you can check out some high speed Street Racing.
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