Idol Blog '08

Its been a great compliment that this blog has been nominated for Idol Blog '08. Thanks to Marky for considering this site.

Here are the first five nominees for Idol Blog '08 (Week One)!

The Fab & The Furious
Emjei Says
Sonorous
Dezz Spices in Life
Reference Notes

Start voting NOW for these wonderful blogs!

To those who will vote for this site, Thank you so much for voting !



Note : You can also nominate your blog for the next round HERE.

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Signed Up with SocialSpark

SocialSpark, an innovative and sophisticated marketplace for bloggers and advertisers was established by Izea.  Its the same company who created Payperpost and have pioneered the concept of sponsored postings.  

As a member of PayPerPost, I did grab the opportunity to be a part of SocialSpark as well.  Joining SocialSpark has been a positive experience for me as I have found new blogging friends and my blog has gained more visitors.  Another benefits of joining was the vast opportunities for bloggers like me to review products and services being offered by SocialSpark.  Being the first to know and review these new products and services is quite exciting.  I would say that we all love to be the first one to know and tell everyone about a new household product that is about to be launched or about a new web services that would enable you to watch tennis games in Wimbledon through the use of internet.

Here's the code of Ethics of SocialSpark :
a.  100% Audit-able In-Post Disclosure
b.  100% Transparency
c.  100% Real Opinions
d.  100% Search Engine Friendly

You see every sponsored post in SocialSpark comes with a strict policy of full in-post disclosure.  This is to let the readers of your blog article that you have been paid to write the review.  Well being honest would earn the trust of your readers and thats one way of capturing loyal readers of your blog.

SocialSpark also promotes transparency as advertisers or the public can view every participants transactions in SocialSpark.  This means that advertisers are well informed about bloggers doing business with which advertisers, allowing them to make the right decision in choosing the best blogger that could serve their marketing needs.

As for writing sponsored post articles, SocialSpark has no restrictions.  You are able to choose which opportunities that would suit your blog.  Likewise, your honest opinions in writing your articles is highly encouraged as this would help establish the credibility of your blog.

SocialSpark also has a policy that every sponsored post links in your article comes with the "no-follow" attribute to ensure that your blogs page rankings will not be affected.  Observing this policy surely helps in avoiding search engine penalties.

So for my fellow bloggers, thinking of monetizing your blog ?  Now is the time to do it.  I am encouraging you to sign up with SocialSpark.

Safety Tips In Using Your Laptops

Safely using your laptop will help ensure that your laptop works properly and you don't get hurt. Improper use or not being aware of safety issues can cause your laptop irreparable damage. These safety tips should be added to your weekly laptop maintenance routine and will help you stay productive and safe no matter where you are working.

1. Shut It Down
Unlike a desktop computer a laptop computer needs to be shut down when not in use. Shutting down when not in use prevents the laptop from overheating and it also needs the rest.

2. Adjusting Power Settings
Adjusting your power options will help your laptop from heating up when not in use even if for short periods of time. You can set your hard drive and display to turn off after a set time period. Another option is to set the laptop to go into standby or hibernate mode.

3. Before You Pack It Up
Make sure that you before you put your laptop into its carrying bag that it is shut down. A notebook that has been left on can melt. When enclosed in a notebook bag there is no air circulation and the results can be worse than melting. Don't find out the hard way and just be sure to turn off your laptop.

4. Vent Maintenance
Part of your weekly routine should be to inspect and clean the air vents in your laptop. Forced air dusters can be used to keep the air vents clean and free from debris. It's important to know that you should never push anything into the air vents.

5. Checking the Fan
Overheating problems can be caused by the laptop fan not working properly. Always check the laptop manufacturer's online support and your warranty information. It may be possible to download software to test your laptop fan.

6. BIOS Updates
Some laptops control the fans through the BIOS. Check online with the laptop manufacturer for BIOS updates. If you aren't comfortable updating the BIOS yourself, have someone in your IT dept. or have an outside Computer Technician do it for you.

7. Avoid Lap Burn
Using a laptop desk or cooler will prevent you from being burned when using your laptop. A good laptop desk will have large enough vents for allowing air circulation between you and the laptop. Some laptop desks have additional fans which use power from the laptop itself to stay cool.

8. Soft Spots
It's a wise idea not to use any soft material as a buffer between you and your laptop. Always operate your laptop on a hard surface, preferably one that allows ventilation. Soft materials can block the airflow vents and cause it to overheat. If it is not possible to avoid using a soft surface, an optional heat sink base should be used to maintain cooling.

9. Unplug Accessories
Whenever your laptop will not be in use, even for short periods of time remember to unplug any accessories. Not only do they use power but they could cause the laptop to overheat. It's especially important to unplug any accessories before packing your laptop in its carrying case. While you may believe it will make it quicker to use, it could damage your laptop, the accessory and/or your laptop bag.

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Been Tagged Again...

Thank you Emcee for this tag !

RULE:

What you are supposed to do...and please don't spoil the fun...Click copy/paste, delete my answers, type in your answers and tag 4 people in your lists!

(A) Four places I go over and over:

Home, Office, Shopping Mall, Church

(B) Four people who e-mail me regularly:

my 5 other siblings, my nieces and nephews and my office colleagues. (sobra yata sagot ko...lol)

(C) Four of my favorite places to eat?

Home, Hotel buffets (variety ang choices ..lol), Thai Restaurants, Chinese Restaurants (Dim Sums)

(D) Four places you'd rather be?

Home with my family, Church with my family, Restaurant with my family, Mall with my family. (ie. any place as long as with my family).

E) Four people I think will respond:

Marky, Wendy, Laradee, Jean, Badet (ooppss sobra na naman sagot ko)

(F) Four TV shows I could watch over and over:

HK News at 7:00, The Pearl Report (HK TV Docu show), America's Got Talent, The Simpson's

now i'm tagging these blogging friends of mine. Marky, Wendy, Laradee,Jean , Badet

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A Tag for you - Just for fun

Thanks to Marky for this tag !

Rule:
Place an X by all the things you've done, or remove the X from the ones you have not.

This is for your entire life!

Gone on a blind date
Skipped school X
Seen someone die
Been to Florida
Been to Mexico
Been on a plane X
Been lost X
Been on the opposite side of the country
Gone to Chicago
Swam in the ocean X
Felt like dying X
Cried yourself to sleep X
Played cops and robbers when I was little X
Recently colored with crayons
Sang karaoke X
Paid for a meal with only coins X
Did something you told yourself you wouldn't X
Made prank phone calls
Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose X
Caught a snowflake on your tongue
Danced in the rain X
Written a letter to Santa Claus
Been kissed under the mistletoe
Watched the sun rise with someone you care about
Blown bubbles X
Made a bonfire on the beach X
Crashed a party
Gone roller-skating X
Gone Ice-skating
Gone skinny dipping

1. Nick-name? Dan
2. Mother's nickname? Mary
3. What is your favorite drink? Mango Juice
4. Tattoos? None
5. Piercing? None
6. How much do you love your job? Very Much
7. Birthplace: La Union, Philippines
8. Favorite vacation spot? Home in Philippines
9. Ever been to Africa ? No
10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? nope...sandwich yes
11. Ever been on TV? No
12. Ever steal any traffic signs? No
13. Ever been in a car accident? No
14. Was it your fault? ... no idea
15. 2 Doors or 4 Doors? doesn't matter, as long as there's entry
16. Salad dressing? South Beach Diet's Salad dressings
17. Favorite pie? Any..miss the extra ordinary egg pie that I used to eat in LU when I was a kid
18. Favorite number? 17
19. Favorite movies? Any Harrison Ford movies
20. Favorite holiday? Christmas
21. Favorite dessert? Hagen Daaz ice cream
22. Favorite food? Thai Food
23. Favorite day of the week? Sunday
24. Favorite brand of Body soap? Safeguard, Dove, Neutrogena, Crabtree
25. Favorite TV show! Sci-fi, Adventures, documentary shows.
26. Favorite smell? My smell ha ha ha...with my Giorgio Armani perfume
27. What do you do to relax? Swimming and then eat my favorite food ...ha ha..concious of gaining weight again
28. Do you have a message to your friends reading this? Learn to appreciate your love ones every minute of the day and be contented with what u have
29. How do you see yourself in 10 years? Hope I can retire and enjoy life in Philippines ha ha ha...
30. What do you do when you are bored? Bore somebody else...so I'm not alone..ha ha
31. Furthest place you will send this message.- US
32. Who will respond the fastest? ...no idea
33. Who will LEAST likely respond? ...no idea

I am tagging Wendy, Kate, Joy, Emcee and Pinkesesa.

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Pollution

The worsening pollution problem in Hongkong, Philippines and around the globe has long been a concern among us. Air pollution is really a serious matter that we are facing. We might not even realize it, but every breath we take can really affect our health condition, good or poor. Air pollution exists everywhere now, not only outside but even inside our homes. Think about the smoke fumes emitted through cooking, dust flying everywhere when you are doing your house cleaning chores or the gases emitted by our cars. It's really time to think about it, we need to learn more about pollution control and let us do our share in preserving our planet.


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