The Ultimate Wedding Channel

This month, a few of my friends have gotten married. I was also involved in their wedding preparation just for fun and to give them an extra pair of hands. But most of my work involved procuring items for them to make hand-made Wedding Gifts and crafts. I applaud they these brides-to-be are taking such trouble to make their wedding as memorable and special as possible.

They told me that The Wedding Channel is an inspiration to them to come up with their own special wedding and not rely on wedding planners who may take a deep cut in commission for their professional services.

Although it is an easy way out to hand the task to someone else, it is nothing like doing the wedding up by ourselves. The memory of a well-planned wedding is the greatest motivation of all! And as a friend, my job was to help them to achieve that!

Copper Cables Only

A fellow blogger asked me if a certain cow town near mine has broadband internet access. I told her that as long as there are telephone lines, they should have it. However, our telephone lines are still using copper cables and internet access, although available, would not be as fast as those that are using fiber optic cables. But still, it is better than none.

Actually, I am already very thankful that we have broadband internet access here and 3G too. I was told that some places not far from my area do not have 3G coverage. That's kind of sad to subscribe to a service and not being able to utilize it fully, right? It would drive me up the wall!!!

So far, I have no complains except that iPhone must have support for 3G or better!

So Much Work To Do!!

My friend Bee, told me that she is so busy at this time of the year due to Christmas where she has family obligations and on top of that, taking care of moving office where they plan to get everything done and start operating their business from their new premises from 2nd January, 2008.

I tell you, I am not envious of her! Even though she is working as an accountant there, when a company needs to expand and a corporate relocation is in order, all the staff, from senior managers to administrators have to be hands on and help to get everything moved during the couple of days when the rest of us are holidaying!

I know the hassle of it as I have been there, done that, and I don’t want to go through it again! But once everything is settled, I am sure the staff would be more comfortable working in a more conducive environment!

On A Buying Trip

My friend S told me that he just came back from the United States about a week ago. He is the owner of a steel fabrication manufacturing plant and he said that he went there on business, looking checking out various plasma cutter companies to see which has the superior product.

According to S, there are many factors to take into account when buying plasma cutters. And since he is going to need many of these, he plans to buy them in bulk for a better price, hence he needs to look for one that he truly is satisfied with and could perform up to his expectations.

S says that he would have to make another trip there in the New Year to finalize his order. Maybe I can ask him to take me along. Of course, I’ll have to pay for my own trip *sigh*

Victoria's Secret Semi-Annual Sale: Sweaters From $29

I wonder how many sales Victoria's Secret, La Senza and other high end brands hold every year. I understand about stock clearance and it's especially important to clear stock when there are four seasons in a year since they can't bring out last year's fashion to sell this year, right?

I have lost count but I think it should be about twenty sales or some sort of promotion in store and online. HHmmm check out this very beautiful promotional ebrochure from Victoria's Secret informing of their semi-annual sale where selected sweaters will be sold from $29 onwards. Have I already mentioned that I LOVE PINK?!?

See, winter is half gone and it's time to offload those sweaters! If you have a need for sweaters, this is a good time to buy. That's what I would do if I were to love in the West, buying my clothes earlier or later into the season.

Preparing For Appraisal Exam

The other day, I read that a blogger said that in 2008, she aims to sit for an appraisal exam so that she could work from home. From what I understand, she believes that with this certificate, she would be able to be her own boss and work at her own schedule. She also mentioned that she should start studying for it but she does not know where to start.

Just now, I was told of a website called CompuCram which has software programs to help candidates prepare for their appraisal, real estate, mortgage, home inspection and securities exams. These exams are different from state to state and it is the job of CompuCram to ensure that you study the latest module for your respective state.

CompuCram will also set questions for you to take pulling relevant and up-to-date questions for a pool of over a thousand! Sitting for mock exams makes great practice and you will actually score better in the real exam. Although this software is not that expensive, it comes with a great guarantee that you will pass on your first attempt. I am sure this is welcome news because no one likes sitting for exams more time than necessary, right?

I think that if you are planning to take one of the exams mentioned above, do prepare yourself with software like this. It makes studying a breeze!

Holiday Comatose

I am seriously about to lapse into holiday comatose. What a long weekend that was and my mind is still on holiday since I keep thinking there will be another long weekend ahead of us so it is not easy to motivate myself to work!

I have been telling myself that I should get this and that done, but only "after the holidays" and that means, next year, in January, 2008, after the New Year celebrations!

Ah... tell me, how on earth can we get back to work right after Christmas and then celebrate the New Year? I don't know about you, but I can't! I have been spending my time shopping and watching movies! It's like taking my annual leave like my working friends! I know this is bad, especially for people who work for themselves but then I will try to get back up to speed next year!!

Juice Media Worldwide's JuiceMetrIQs™

As a marketer doing most of my sales and marketing business online, it is all the more important to promote my product to a correct target market. By selecting a right group of people to pitch my sales to, I have a higher chance of converting my leads into sales, saving on time and costs in the process.

Luckily, this is an era of technology and with computer software programs and the internet to help us, we can work better, smarter and more effectively and efficiently.

Juice Media Worldwide which has a website at http://www.juicemetriqs.com has a smart software application called JuiceMetrIQs™, a feature-rich marketing platform that provides tools for companies to store, analyze and segmentize customer interaction data like personal information, demographics, sales and transaction records.

This means that with this data, a company now has the ability to market a product or service to a narrower group of clients who are more interested in such a product or service, hence a higher chance of purchasing it.

This marketing platform application has been well-received by marketers and has seen a tremendous growth recently that the company, Juice Media Worldwide, decided to expand their business with a new headquarters in San Diego, California, just ten minutes from downtown.

I just realized that not only does JuiceMetrIQs™ aggregates customer data from various sources as input by the company into the system, it also is able to initiate personalized automated campaigns. As a small time business owner where most tasks falls on me, AUTOMATED is like a magic word to me. I think that for any company to run efficiently, they have to adopt an automated system to save time, money and human resource. JuiceMetrIQs™ looks like it is able to provide that in the highly-targeted marketing aspect of a company. This spells good news for those of us who are in sales and marketing, especially email and online marketing!

Juice Media Worldwide, LLC, a leading provider of on‐demand Marketing 2.0 software services and solutions has moved to new San Diego headquarters at 591 Camino de la Reina on the 11th floor of the prominent Valley Corporate Center building.

Located just 10 minutes from downtown San Diego, the nearly 4,000 square foot state‐of‐the‐art offices are double the size of the previous headquarters. The new office equips Juice Media with enough space for the company to grow its software development and client management staff by an additional 50 percent in 2008.

“Managing rapid growth is always a challenge for successful start‐ups. We evaluated several options for new offices to accommodate our growth and Valley Corporate Center was an ideal location for us,” said Rick Enrico, CEO, Juice Media Worldwide, LLC. ”The office tower’s expansive features and centralized location made it a great solution for our needs as we expand our staff and client roster.”

Juice Media employees have access to a number of benefits with the move including an on‐site deli, gym, ocean view offices, and a park next door. The additional meeting space also enables Juice Media to develop even stronger relationships with its clients with more frequent and productive onsite meetings.
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About Juice Media Worldwide, LLC:
Based in San Diego, California, with additional offices in Minnesota, Juice Media Worldwide develops JuiceMetrIQs™, a Marketing 2.0 enterprise marketing management platform that is Software as a Service (SAAS) application. JuiceMetrIQs™ streamlines the marketing process by allowing companies to store customer interaction data (sales transactions, demographics, website data, email addresses, etc.) and segment that information to build relevant targeted marketing campaigns. Customer data is housed in a single data warehouse that is tied to a concise central reporting dashboard. JuiceMetrIQs™ provides seamless integrations with top enterprise vendors from online and offline marketing channels such as Email, Direct Mail, SMS Messaging, and Voice Messaging. JuiceMetrIQs™ empowers marketers with the ability to analyze, maximize, and measure cross channel customer purchase behavior across all distributed marketing channels for greater marketing success.

Juice Media Worldwide is a portfolio company of Petters Group Worldwide, which includes companies such as Polaroid, Sun Country Airlines, and uBid.com. For more information please visit http://www.juicemetriqs.com

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Morgan Witt

Losing Opportunities

This morning, I am so pissed off after I found out that a company that I am a member of has my information wrongly recorded in their system. Well, there is no way to check on it until I have to use a feature on their website and realise that I am unable to due to the error.

As far as I remember, I was still able to use it two weeks ago and I did not even realise that there were any changes made at the website that may cause our personal information to reset. This company has been giving me some problems off and on and I have been riding the tide but today, I am not in such a good mood to find out about this because I will be losing opportunities till the customer service person reads my email and rectifies the error!

And how long will this take? My emails to them were usually replied to within three working days but now they are still on holiday, I guess. Even if they have already returned to the office, it is 8pm now for them and who in their right mind would be in the office at this hour?

Arrgghh ultra frustrated!!!

Car Radiators At Low Prices

I saw this website which I think would be good for people who are into cars. I have friends like that who change cars as often as they do clothes. Well, at Radiator.com, we will be able to buy quality car radiators and cooling components at low prices because we would not have to go through the middleman who normally takes a chunk out of the sale price.

No matter if you are looking for an Acura Integra Radiator, a Ford radiator, or Japanese Datsun and Korean Daewoo radiators, you will be sure to get it from Radiator.com as they are backed by a network of local warehouses to ensure that you receive your item at a timely manner.

Hottest Sale Ever Wor

I received an update from La Senza about their "Hottest Sale Ever" which starts from now till I Don't-Know-When, because there's no mention of it. If you look at the poster, you can see that for they are selling 5 panties for $15, cotton bras from $8.50 and lounge wear 3 for $39.

These prices are in Canadian dollars. Well, for people who have been complaining that prices are going higher and higher for Malaysians, if you think about it, we can buy reasonably good brand name lingerie for MYR15, MYR8.50 and MYR39.

Did you know that Canadian Dollars is more than three times higher than Ringgit? It's even higher than USD currently! Well, that's because USD became weaker recently. Hope that it will recover soon!

Open Source Customer Relation Management Software

I asked a friend if he knew of a free customer relation management software but he told me that I could check out CorraTech's open source CRM. This company is the leader in open source CRM software and it is headed by Ron Bongo, the CEO.

It is interesting to note that this company was initially set up to be the partner of Microsoft but they soon parted ways due to different goals. One of it is that companies that are using open-source software would be saving money on commercialized software, thus increasing their profit.

This open-source Customer Relation Management software is only one of focuses of CorraTech. I think that it is great that CorraTech is opening their software to open-source. More companies should follow suit.

CyberPartyGal's WebStore Wishes You ...........

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!!!

It's the time of the year to mbe Merry again!!! I am sorry that I am unable to prepare my Store for this gift giving season due to a tremendously heavy workload, though I am tying to get things up in time for Valentine's Day.

I hope that with the long holidays, we all will get that break off work and studies at least for a little while and spend quality time with our family and friends. AND NO TALKING ABOUT WORK!!

I saw this mini Christmas tree inside a cafe and shot it through the glass panel with my iPhone. What do you think of the quality? I love the colour although it is not that clear. Please accept this as my "greeting card"!

The Hassle of Moving

My friend, Paul, who has a home in New York City, told me that he plans to move to the suburbs because he is sick and tired of the hustle and bustle of the city. He has been talking to a couple of New York movers and trying to find one that could give him the best rates.

I think that if I were the one who is moving, my main concern would not be how much I will be billed but how well the movers will take care of my personal effects. When I hire a mover, I am basically entrusting them while my personal belongings and I expect these to be handled with care.

There is no point charging me cheap but not taking care of my items, right? I told Paul as much and he agrees, but the cheapo nature of his still wants to look for one that has the lowest rate!

Smart Genes

I visited my neighbor's house for a pre-Christmas dinner the other night and I was surprised that they have a full cabinet of trophies. This neighbor has a son who topped his school in his studies from primary to secondary school and continued obtaining many firsts in university, where he went to Singapore under a scholarship.

I was so envious of the many competitions that he won because my cousins are all scholars at school and they also won scholarships to further their education. Even now that they are already working, they still top their department in one thing or another.
Sometimes I wonder why I am the only one who does not study well. Why don't I have the smart genes too? It makes me wonder if I were adopted as a child!

Trading Options Is A Good Option

While chatting with a friend about personal investment, he suggested that options trading is a good way to multiple our money. To be frank, I have no experience and do not have confidence in my ability to compare, research and analyze options! I would be like a fish out of water.

However, my friend said that I should take a look at the website of Power Options to read up on how the professionals do it. Also, Power Options has great tools for us to use if we want to go into this more seriously and we will only have to pay a monthly or yearly subscription fee depending on delayed or real time data.

Moreover, we would be given a 14-day free trial and a guarantee that we will be making money with these tools. If not, we don’t even have to pay them. I say, why don’t we try it right now?

Feedback To eBay

Logging into my eBay Malaysia account this morning, I noticed that I have an unread message waiting for me. It's actually a request for feedback to eBay organised by Neilsen/NetRating.

Well, luckily the survey, which was sent yesterday, is open until 3rd January, 2008. I am not sure if they did also send out an email notification or not but I never received it.

I am not even sure I am willing to take this survey because it takes time which I am unable to spare. They always say it takes X minutes to complete but in actual fact, they take triple that time! Hah... I know because I am a panellist with a string of survey companies!!!

VS ~ Up to 40% Off Select Beauty Gifts!

I received a few VS items in my recent consignment and it prompted me to check the website of Victoria's Secret. The latest promotion that they are running is a discount of up to 40% off selected beauty gifts. I tell you, VS beauty gifts are VERY popular. If people would buy these, even at a 40% discount, then they don't have to come and disturb my free gifts from Victoria's Secret LOL

If you would like to take the risk, you can buy these for Christmas but you can also keep them for a little while for Valentine's Day. It may go a little off-season by then but who cares, right? It's still Victoria's Secret!

By the way, I have VS in my new consignment so stay tuned!

Pool Remodeling

My friend, Stevie, who lives in Arizona, told me that there is a very well known az pool remodeling contractor who charges very reasonable rates for building or remodeling pools for homes in Arizona.

Stevie said that when he has his own place, he would get a pool built too because it is good feng shui to have water in the garden. Besides, it beautifies the garden and would be great for people who throw garden parties often, like Stevie.

I went to see the website of Cameo Pools and these pools really come in so many shapes and sizes and would fit any garden size and requirements of the homeowner. According to the website, this company places customer satisfaction at the top and I believe after thirty years in business, they already know what customers want in their pools!

Approached To Be Dropshipper

The other day, I received an email from a company much like mine, who asked me if I would be willing to be their dropshipper. I nearly died laughing. I wonder if this guy even did his homework and check on my stocks with are very low right now because I don't have time to upload my new stocks.

Also I remember this company used to copy my sales and got me very mad so I don't like them at all. They don’t even specialise in a specific item but more like an online shopping mall where everything goes.

Now I know that they are using dropshippers that's why they have so many different products for sale. I didn't even bother to reply him because like I mentioned, I don't like them for copying me a long time ago.

Besides, I too am looking for a dropshipper. Hahaha!

ilift By Emerge Skin Care

A couple of nights ago, I had dinner with a beautician friend of mine who told me that I look tired. Don't I know it? It's because of my lifestyle, I told her. I don’t get any decent rest at all, especially at night when our body needs it the most. However, she said that she has two young children who re disrupting her sleep as well and she doesn't look as bad as I do.

She said that she is trying a new product called ilift By Emerge Skin Care and has seen tremendous improvement in the fine lines near her eyes. The lines were not that deep but she does not want them to get deeper! Stepping on the brakes now is what she is asking me to do.

I also want to look good and the money I earn will be used to repair my skin that went down the drain due to work stress. I am not afraid of growing old but I am afraid of looking older than my age.

According to this friend, I look older even though we are the same age and it does show, starting from the eyes.

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Kiasuness

A couple of evenings ago, I was at an ice cream parlour waiting for my turn to be served. The lady behind the counter was serving a family and then I was behind them. Suddenly, a man cut my queue and said, "ICE CREAM!" So the lady served him after the family in front left and I became the last to be served.

I was not mad at all but disgusted with this guy who has no manners at all and cut my queue even though there weren't that many customers in the first place and it was not as if he was in a hurry. Even if he was in a hurry, for God's sake, it is just ice cream and it's not in the emergency ward of a hospital or something, right?

If he was rushing for time then forge the ice cream, right? All I can say that this guy is damn kiasu. I wish I knew his name so that I could publish it.

Who Is Going On A Mexican Vacation?

A friend told me that she has made arrangements to go on a Mexico Vacation. WAH.... I am so envious!!! She said that she will be going with her boyfriend on a romantic getaway. Only the two of them without being disturbed by parents or friends! They don't even plan to take their laptops with them and would be going there for a pure relaxing holiday!

I heard that she will be going on an all-inclusive holiday which means that she does not even have to worry about planning her trip, or what to do when she is there, where to go and what to eat. Everything will be arranged for them.

Karisma Hotels and Resorts have a total of five different hotels and resorts to cater to different holiday makers. There are people who would be going with their families and there are others, like my friend, who are requesting for the most romantic holiday ever. Karisma would be able to meet whatever requests holidaymakers have!

USD Rebounded

Have you noticed that the USD was really depressed a couple of day ago? If I remember correctly, USD1 was only MYR3.29. That's a terrible rate for those of us who are earning USD but a good rate for people who are spending USD.

Yesterday, the USD rebounded to a more respectable (to me) 3.35 ahh... just in time for my USD to clear. It's thanks to the Hari Raya holiday on Thursday that delayed my clearance hence I managed to obtain a higher currency exchange rate.

I was told that the Ringgit with be traded at a higher rate before the general election but would be adjusted to true market value after that. *ahem* I am waiting for the true rate!

Streamlining My Sales Page

It's the end of the year and traditionally a time for me to streamline my sales page. I would normally take a little time off to read through my sales descriptions to see if they need updated, check on shipping rates to see if they are still accurate and most of all, take down the items that have not been able to sell at all in the year past.

This year, I have been so busy that I have not been able to check on my listings at all. I know that most of the items are already stale and that I am just relisting and relisting them like a robot.

I hope that I would be able to set aside a little time to clean up my listings. If not, I could just as well pull everything down and start all over again.

Prevention Is Better Than Cure

When my friend told me she bought a new pair of heels at the recent Shoe Fair, I told her that she should get one of those blister patches. I could not give her much information except that I got these from my sister when she came back for a holiday from the United States recently.

She told me that these are great for Blister Prevention on both new and used shoes. Just patch the inside of shoes so that they don’t chaff against our foot too much.

Although some people think that these patches are only beneficial to sports people because of the intense friction caused by their shoes, these are also a must-have for those of us who have to walk the whole day!

Blisters are painful so it is better to patch those troublesome spots of the shoes first!

Courtesy Of Coutts Contest

Slightly more than two months ago, I participated in a contest that was organised by Courtesy of Coutts, a high class credit card by Coutts. If I remember correctly, there was cash prize up for grabs. I don't remember how much anymore without tracing back the entry form but then whatever it is, it's a contest and it's money. MONEY!!!

I would expect an announcement on the winners to be announced in a timely manner but I don't see anything about this matter at all. I wonder what has happened or if they decided not to award anyone with the prize at all, which is not a way to run a contest, of course not!

Could it be they have already got a winner but did not announce it publicly? Or could they have announced it somewhere and it had escaped me? If the winner is still not picked yet, I hope I win. I think I wrote a pretty damn good post, if I may say so myself.

Sale Through The Year

The other day, my mom bought an item at a family pharmacy that costs her about RM8.50. She did not ask me first before she went. The problem is that she is not a regular shopper there. I am! So I know that they run sales and promotions through the year. She did not know that. She bought it during a no-sale time!

If she had waited, she would have saved 20%, which is not that much if she was only buying one unit. Since she bought a few, the excess money came up to quite a bit.

I subsequently helped her to buy the same item during promotion and she would ask me every time, "Is it sale price?" I told her of course or I would not buy it at all!

To Study In A Charter School

Yesterday, I read that a Charter High School in Minnesota, USA, opened its doors to students in September, 2007. I read that they have a very interesting curriculum where their hours are very flexible, as if state schools are not liberal enough, and they get to study many different kinds of subjects although they are only from Grades 10 to 12.

This particular Charter High School is sponsored by Capella University, the online university, to bring education opportunities to the children, different from what they get from regular public schools. This school, The East Range Academy of Technology and Science (ERATS), is also a public high school, just that it is operated independently.

Although students are taught robotics, science and technology, web design and other similarly interesting subjects, I believe that they would be able to continue to pursue other more conventional courses like a psychology degree when they proceed to university.

It would be great if every student has the option to choose which kind of high school he or she would like to attend but I know that this will only be possible if every major city has a charter high school.

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I Baru Kena 4D

A couple of nights ago, or should I say early in the morning, I received an SMS from an unidentitifed number +60136779999 telling me that he/she "baru kena 4D RM30,000 for the number 4429. (So happy!).

In the message, he disclosed that he/she dapat tips tepat dari SMS TIPS. And that I mesti cuba and belum cuba belum tau. Of course, he/she urges me to cepat2 hantar ON WANG to 33112 utk menaglah.

This fellow must be thinking are all water fishes. So easy to strike lottery meh? I won't even speculate where he/she managed to get hold of our telephone numbers, yes numbers, because surely this was not sent to me alone, my concern if I was billed for this kind of SMS.

I think that if it was sent from a five digit number, I would be charged but since this is a regular mobile number, I would not be. Correct or not?

Entertained, Thanks To Mohamad Zein

It is on very rare occasions that I get to surf the internet at leisure but early this morning, I was told to check out the MetaCafe page of Mohamad Zein.

I have to admit that I hardly ever access MetaCafe because I am a YouTube person but after going through the videos uploaded by Mohamad Zein, I was thoroughly entertained. I could see that Mohamad Zein has really taken care in putting the videos together and selecting the best ones to put online to share with other users.

So far, there are thirteen videos on his channel and I found the video called Japanesegame particularly funny. I know that if Mohamad Zein continues with his taste in such videos, he would be earning money though MetaCafe in no time! Mohamad Zein's Channel is still early days and I will be keeping an eye for his new content.

To HAPPY Or Not?

Some of you may know that I recently got an iPhone. Well, I have been thinking if I should open another voice call line for it. I CAN use my 3G Celcom SIM card now but I am not able to 3G OR even GPRS on my iPhone. If I want to use the phone features of my iPhone then I would have to open another line. Which line now? Would Happy be the good choice?

What about Digi Fuyoh? I know that Happy's cell message is cheapest at 1sen each. Or should I just take Hotlink or back to my Xpax? Another issue would be, should I just subscribe to my Celcom family plan at 1+3???

Ughh so many decisions which I hate to make. I would have preferred someone to TELL me which is the best and I would get that. Unfortunately, I there is no one to tell me ths and I hate taking responsibilities!!!

Business Management Is Very Important

When I was chatting with a friend who was a General Manager of a multinational company ands subsequently received a promotion to Country Manager, he told me that business management can make or break a company. Well, my own business is very small so the difference between good and bad management is almost insignificant.

I was told of this browser-based business management software by Forturo, which you can see at www.forturo.com, that there are seven different modules to keep tab on a company as a whole from individual staff to clients too.

Like I said, Forturo has seven different modules but since they cater to small and medium sized businesses, these businesses have the option to install any or all modules as preferred. This means that the company would only pay what they are using and not also what they are not using.

If you check the website of Forturo, you will see how well these modules can be used. One of them is the ability to check how profitable your customer was or which project was the most successful.

Since Forturo is browser-based, companies who have branches in various locations band would still be able to use Forturo without any problems even if the physical locations of these offices are spread far and wide.

Man Sells Soul On eBay

Did you read the article about the man who put his soul on auction on eBay for a little Christmas money? He said that he would send the lucky winner a bottle, with his "soul" inside. Wow, I must say that he has a very innovative idea but then I thought that this kind of auction is not allowed on eBay?

If they do allow it, I too would love to put my soul on eBay and see what happens. Is anyone looking for a Malaysian Chinese soul? hhmm guess not!

Jokes aside, I wonder how well his auction went or if it was pulled down from eBay before the auction closed. I was too busy to keep track of it. Does anyone know?

Hitting The Books

It has been years since I actually held a book and I am not talking about story books! I have been thinking if I should get a course to upgrade myself but I am not even sure if I would have to start from a certification program, undergraduate studies or if it is better for me to jump to an MBA straightaway. I know I would prefer to study as little as possible but I am not keen to be an "empty vessel" which a certificate to show for "nothing". I would want real knowledge.

I know that I would not have the time to go to a conventional brick-n-mortar college and would have to study online. Would I have the discipline for it? I am not sure! One of the more popular online universities, capella university, has very interesting subjects on offer, and I am sure I could find a course that I actually like studying and could help me in my job.

I think I should put studying as a New Year’s resolution.

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Calling In The Electrician

The other day, my mom called in an electrician because we thought that there was something wrong with one of our light fixtures that is causing the main electricity of our house to trip. Can you imagine the main power tripping more than five times a day? Thankfully my computers are protected by the Universal Power Supply.

Unfortunately, he could not detect the problem and told us to test the fixtures one by one by ourselves. He gotta be kidding, right???

Luckily he did not bill us since he could not find anything wrong to repair in the first place. However, according to my sister, electricians in the United States are very expensive and they would bill us even if they did not repair anything!

An Equestrian Show

Last weekend, I went to the race course, which is very near my house, to watch an equestrian show. I don't usually go because the weather is so hot out there but this time I had to go to support a friend who is participating in the show, so I had no choice but to show my face. LOL

When I arrived, my friend was already in her horse riding apparel. I had thought that we should go and grab a bite first since there was still time but she didn't want to anymore so the rest of us proceed to a nearby stall for our breakfast.

It has been such a long time since I had such a leisurely eaten breakfast! I wish I had an opportunity to enjoy my meals like this again.

Asus EEEPC

A few months ago, I wrote about the UMPC by Asus called EEEPC and said that I am waiting for it. I have news that it is released already and selling at less than RM2000. Well, I read that it is only a little more than USD200 when they launched in Hong Kong.

When I wrote that post, I was really waiting for it but after a lapse of time, I have an iPhone now and I wonder if I SHOULD still get it. My main concern, about getting a UMPC is its processor speed. It's all fine and dandy if it is small and ultra portable but if it is slow, I ask you, "WHATEVER FOR??"

Having an iPhone is also good enough, except that my only gripe is that it does not support 3G, let alone 3.6G. Arghhh! I think I will wait a little while and see if new users have issues with the speed, features and functions.

Online Poker Experts

It is Chinese custom to gamble during Chinese New Year and other festivities when the family gathers. But with easy access to the internet and the long list of online casinos open to everyone, no longer do we have to wait for Chinese New Year to play Poker.

However, with so many online casinos, I am sure many people would be confused with selecting the best ones to play in. When I first started, I found myself visiting all the casinos to read up on their terms of use, policy and comparing bonuses. Let me tell you, that was indeed a tedious process.

Now, with a site like OnlinePokerExperts.com, we can cut down that research because whatever you want to know about major online casinos will be on http://www.onlinepokerexperts.com/ already. Also, this site has game rules and betting tips which would be useful for newbies.

When I was first told of this website and decided to check it out, I am happy to note that there is a page of Poker Glossary and another on Player Etiquette. These are very informative and should be read by people who wish to be serious Poker players, like me. I am still learning and there are plenty to be gained from Online Poker Experts.

50% Discount on Additional Photos For Store Members

A week ago, Lelong announced that store members will enjoy a 50% discount on posting additional photos to their listing. Now, the bad news is that this is only available for Lelong Store Members and it is only valid until Chinese New Year. Posting additional photos is now only 10 sen, down from 20 sen, I guess, since they did say it is 50%.

I say, BIG DEAL!

Why do we even have to pay for posting more photos than permitted when we can hotlink them? Why do we need to pay 10 sen at all, even though this is a small amount? But when you calculate this 10 sen and multiple it by one additional photo PER listing, then you will see the difference.

Call me cheap or whatever, I like to keep my cost as low as possible. Hotlinking is the way for me!

Does This Earn From Home Opportunity Work?

I know that it is many people's dream to be able to earn a decent income from home. With the advancement of technology, this has been possible lately as we are presented with a few more options than our parents' time. Most people who are working from home earn a living off the internet. They could be selling their skills like web-designing or services like internet marketing. Basically, thanks to the internet, we have a whole new range of opportunities to explore.

This morning, I was introduced to a new opportuinty. This website, or should I say webpage, since there IS only ONE page that we could access and browse, promises that we could earn anything from $2,000 to $5,000 per month. That's in USD, OK?

The page also says that there is no selling to do, no meetings to attend and no pressure as we are allowed to work at our own pace. What golden opportunity is this, we are not told unless we sign up with the site by submitting our name, email address and telephone number. And we have to select the amount we would like to earn per month from the drop down menu. Of course, any sane person would want to earn the most, i.e. $50,000.

Once you have registered with the site, you will be taken on a demo tour to show you how YOU could be earning that insane amount of money monthly, if only you follow the three PROVEN steps. If you would like to check this out for yourself, click on this link http://shami49.MyWorldPower.com/?SOURCE=B. As for myself, no, I did not register because I am not interested and do not believe in shortcut to wealth.

Making Technology Work For Us

The other day, I wrote a post about working smart with the help of tools of the trade. For people like me who earn a living online, we need to be connected to the internet at all times. Well, at least for most of the day!

I have the Nokia E61i and iPhone but it never hurts to have another gadget to use. I also wrote that we cannot depend entirely on technology but if I have three gadgets to make use of, I am sure I could work so much more efficiently.

I would not say that Nokia N810 is a dream gadget since it does not support 3G connectivity and neither does it spot a camera, as far as I can see but then it is an internet tablet or UMPC and would be great to have. My wi-fi connection, which I named Amber Chia , still has plenty of bandwidth to share among all my gadgets.

I am too cheap to buy it so will have to depend on luck to WIN it from Forumer™. If you do not know yet, they are giving this baby away to celebrate their fourth birthday! I wonder what they will be giving away in their fifth!

Another Shot At $100

Some of you may remember that I was lucky enough to win $100 cash in a contest last month. If only I could win this amount every month, it would be awesome. However, if I don’t try, I would not know, right??

I take it as a sign when I found out about the Christmas Giveaway with NeverBlueAds that is being held on Blog About Your Blog. A sign because this contest is closing TOMORROW! Phew... just in time for an entry!

If you would also like to participate, check out this blog post on Blog About Your Blog. Who knows, you may win one of the eight prizes. Here’s hoping that we will win some prizes to cheer up the season!

My Aunt's TV Is Fried

If you are living in Malaysia, I am sure you also have felt that the weather has gone weird. Ipoh is exceptionally bad with thunderstorm every evening. I don't like it only because my pets are frighten of the thunder and that I would have to unplug every single electronic and electrical item. I burnt my modem twice due to lightning strike because I was not fast enough in unplugging so I am no longer taking chances.

Last evening, I received a call from my aunt that her TV was struck by lightning. She already switched it off but did not unplug the cable from the socket. Hmm that is a costly mistake!

Her son, my cousin, is very happy because he said that now he has an excuse to buy an LCD TV, which his parents have refused to all along because they already have a perfectly fine TV even if it's only a CRT.

I told my aunt that LCD TVs are not that expensive anymore since they are so common nowadays so perhaps they will be getting one finally!

Are You Looking For Billet Grilles?

If you are, then you may want to check out BuyAutoTruckAccessories.com. This is an online store that has a wide selection of billet grilles and other truck accessories that truck owners would love to check out!

There is a wide variety of billet grilles here from major manufacturers and made from different material and carries different designs to cater to the varied tastes and budget of truck owners.

I understand that truck owners love to modify their trucks to personalize them, even if it is only something minor like changing their billet grille! No wonder some people call these "big boy's toys".

If billet grille is not what you are looking for, perhaps you would still want to check this webstore for other interior and exterior truck accessories. Happy shopping!!

Warm Up In Style With VS

I received this email newsletter from Victoria's Secret a couple of days ago. Well, if you have been reading my blog this past month, you would know that my sister has been eying a couple of coats from VS. She said that they have different styles in store and online, they run different promotions too.

Anyway, my sister would be happy to note that VS has been offering their range of coats from $79 and up. According to my sister, during off season, like Summer, VS coats were selling at $49 only.

This has been a very cold winter and I think VS has been having brisk sales. If I were living in the United States, I would buy all my winter clothing in Summer and vice versa. Need to plan ahead to save that little bit of money, you know?

Christmas Is Just Round The Corner

I was at the mall the other day and it was still about three weeks to Christmas then but the mall and other shopping complexes are already well decorated for Christmas. I really love the atmosphere of Christmas and I think that it's way better than Chinese New Year. At least, I don't have cheesy Chinese New Year songs forced on me.

I caught this little Christmas themed figurine at the mall and took these shots with my iPhone. They don't look that sharp here, perhaps they have been blown up but they are very clear on my iPhone.

But he does look cute, doesn't he? If you are in Ipoh, perhaps you would want to guess where I took this photo from. No prizes, though!

Attractions Of Orlando

My sister, who has been to Orlando, Florida, particularly Disney World, told me that the major attractions of Orlando, Florida are the many, many theme parks. People, young and old, really enjoy themselves at these theme parks and one would never get bored with them even if they have visited it countless time because these parks are regularly upgraded to include even more attractions.

According to my sister, visitors to Disney World are best to buy Disney Tickets online because they would then be able to select ticket options that best fit their holiday plan and get a discount for the tickets as well.

Also, by buying these tickets in advance, visitors do not have to waste time queuing up to enter these parks and enjoy themselves. Long queues can really spoil one's mood for a great holiday and what about the time wasted fighting with the crowd?

Scratch-N-Win Banned

Finally, the Malaysian government decides to ban Scratch-N-Win opportunities. This has gotten out of hand for the past few years but not much action has been taken. A lot of people have already fallen victim and lost some money. Shockingly, these syndicates have become bolder and bolder until they beat up "smart" people who refused to participate in their scratch card programme.

I personally have been approached by many and in fact, Ipoh is one of the cities that have been invaded by these. My goodness, these boys and girls who are hired by these syndicates do not even speak the local dialects. How are they supposed to "sell" their product?

I believe that victims are not that dumb to be cheated of their money but from the few cases that I observed, they were led to part with their money because they never had the chance to refuse.

I think that no that this is illegal, we should do our part and report them to the police should we see them loitering in public places looking for victims.

RHB Online Banking Screwed

A friend, who is a customer or RHB, told me that he is unable to perform internet transactions because RHB has suspended this service for the time being. Since I do not have an account with them, I do not know about it and am unable to cross check.

According to my friend, RHB is forced to do so for security reasons after many customers had their internet account User ID or password compromised from clicking on links in a phishing mail.

This happened when RHB was supposed to tighten their internet accounts by asking their customers to change their password to an alphanumeric one. Scammers took this opportunity to send out phishing mail purportedly from the bank and that confused some RHB customers.

I hope that no one loses any money from this!

Wholesale Flowers Online

I had the opportunity to visit the website of a company that sells wedding flowers wholesale. I normally only visit and buy from online retail florists and was surprised to know that there is a company that deals with wholesale fresh flowers specifically for weddings.

For bridal couples who are planning their wedding, fresh flowers are great for decoration and buying these online at wholesale prices would save them a lot of money.

I am impressed that this company, FiftyFlowers.com is able to maintain the freshness of flowers and I think that they have a very efficient delivery method from flower farms to their office for packing or arranging and then to their customers. It is great to note that the prices listed for their flowers have already included shipping charges. This is very helpful in allowing bridal couples budget their wedding cost.

Contacted

This morning, I received an email from a leading lingerie manufacturer and exporter who wanted to collaborate with me. Why me? I know where he found my email address, from the advertorial listing I placed on my friend's online directory.

So, the question once again is why me? I am sure he has already visited my online store and noticed that I am just a small time netpreneur. I would love to collaborate with his company but then I do not have enough capital to expand.

However, what I would love to do is to stick my brand name on their manufactured products and export them. On the other hand, I would probably be drowned and stumped as to what to do with thousands and thousands of brassieres and knickers!

I think I will sleep on this issue for the time being.

Free Express Shipping from La Senza

If you still have not gotten a gift for your special lady for Christmas, I would like to remind you that you do not have much time left to shop and ship. Well, La Senza knows that and has offered to provide free express shipping for Canadian orders over CAD$69. The amount that qualifies for free express shipping is after deduction of promotional offers, discounts, member price, sales tax and shipping and handling charges.

Hmm is that total hard to meet?

Since this offer is only valid for shipping within Canada, then you are only in luck if your lady is in Canada. If she is in Malaysia, you are better of buying from me. Don't you think so?

Honeymooning In Las Vegas

My colleague just returned from Las Vegas where she has her honeymoon. Oh, what a romantic place it is to have selected Las Vegas. She told me that she took a little time to plan her honeymoon as she felt guilty spending money on her honeymoon. I mean, she could have chosen a honeymoon destination closer to home but she did not.

To make up for it, she said that she tried to get as much savings as she could on flight, accommodation and show tickets. She checked quite a few Las Vegas Hotels that are listed on Best Of Vegas and then only book the one that is most affordable to her and at the same time provides the most benefits.

My colleague told me that she has a lot of photos to show of her beautiful hotel and she believes that she managed to get the best out of her holiday in Vegas thanks to meticulous planning!

Activate Your Card For Online Transactions

I understand that many first time credit or debit card users are bewildered when their seemingly activated cards are not workable online and the card holders are unable to make payments or purchases or pay off other bills.

Well, if you are faced with such a problem, most probably your card is not yet activated for internet transactions. You see, card issuers have made this restriction for security reasons. If an owner does not request for this, the card is not usable for internet transactions.

So if you applied for a credit card, debit card or prepaid debit card for the sole purpose of performing online transactions, remember to activate your card and also request for the limit on internet transactions to be lifted. Getting this done will take about a week but it is worth it.

EBay Shopping Spree Results

A few months ago, back in August, eBay Malaysia ran a promotion and called it the eBay Shopping Spree. If memory serves me right, both Sellers and Buyers would have the opportunity to win prizes based on the total amount he or she purchased or sold.

It's almost 2008 not and there has been no news of the outcome of this "competition". As an avid contest participant, I understand that when a contest is run, we need to be told of the outcome as soon as possible.

Once the results are out, we need to know that the prizes has been dispersed in a timely manner. Failure to do this well make participants and on-lookers lose faith in the organizer and the following contests may not receive the same level of participation from members.

Those Hot Selling Tickets

If you have ever tried to buy tickets for your favorite sporting even or concert, I am sure you would know what a hassle it is only to be faced with disappointment. I have had friends who got caught up in all the excitement, camp out and queue up at the ticket window only to be told that tickets have been sold out.

If you are trying to buy hot selling tickets, for example, Miami Heat Tickets, then you might as well get them directly from Premium Seats USA. This company most probably will have tickets to your favorite events and not only that, tickets for the best seats as well.

As a paying customer, it is your right to only buy tickets that you are satisfied with and at the actual price. If there are people offering you big event tickets at an exorbitant price, go directly to Premium Seats USA.

Account Security Compromised

I read a case where an eBay member has his account hacked. The hacker bought a t-shirt that has the word "HACKED" and the joker changed the BIN price of an item from a three figure price to RM10 ONLY.

I think that this is a very serious breach in security. This member said that he did not click on any link that came in phishing emails and that he is the only one who has access to his eBay account user ID and password. He said that he is on dial up internet access and he is the only one who uses the computer at home.

One really wonders how his account could he accessed by hackers and the only think that comes up is that the main database on eBay's server has been hacked. Or has it not?

We, members of eBay Malaysia, seriously would like to seek clarification on this case.

Windows Messenger Live On The Go

I received an email update from Windows Messenger Live informing us that now we can chat on Windows Live Messenger with our buddies while on the move. Well, it's all fine and dandy. I don't need to use Windows Live Messenger to chat with my buddies who are on Windows Live Messenger because I can use Fring and iPhone if I wanted to.

What I really want is that Microsoft allows Hotmail users to receive our email on our mobile device via IMAP or at least POP.

Right now, there is no way that we can receive our Hotmail email anywhere and the only solution that I found is via Consilient's PUSH mail software, which unfortunately does not work on iPhone all because iPhone does not allow installation of third party applications on the iPhone.

Bill Gates, there is no need to provide chat to us, OK, just open up access to Hotmail to be received on our mobile devices!!!

Showcasing Denver, Colorado

It is not easy to find a magazine dedicated to ONE city only but with Denver Magazine, like the name suggests, it is dedicated to the ever changing city of Denver, Colorado.

I read that Denver is a culturally rich city that is developing at a very fast pace and with a monthly magazine featuring these changes and the movers and shakers of the city, Denver Magazine makes a very interesting read for people who wants a finger on the pulse of Denver.

Subscription to Denver Magazine is only $29.99 per year and is open to people from outside Denver as well. For people who are interested in the developments and heritage of Denver whether for business or personal reasons, Denver Magazine is the publication to read.

I think that every major city should have its own magazine, just like Denver Magazine, because it is a great concept.

Cutting Down On Expenses With Samples

The other day, I read that a few bloggers blog for sample. It's a great way to provide a true review of a consumer product. I later learnt that blogging for samples, even though the bloggers are not paid in cash, is a great way to cut down on expenses for the family.

Imagine getting samples for shampoo or dish washing detergent or fabric softener or floor cleaning solution. With these given to the blogger in exchange for a fair product review, the blogger does not need to spend her own money purchasing these products, products that she uses daily or monthly.

People who blog for samples may not be paid in cash but they are also being compensated and I think that is very liberating for the blogger.

Ecards the Saving Grace

With the holidays so close now and with so much work on my desk piling up higher and higher, it is unfortunate that I am not able to spare the time to send out greeting cards in time for Christmas and New Year.

Well, thankfully there is the ecard which I can send out on the same day itself! Real cards can follow suit and I would not feel as bad if they arrive a little late since the recipient would have received an ecard prior to that.

I also found out that besides ecards, we can also send out virtual flowers or bouquets and this is a wonderful surprise if your recipient is a lady. I am sure she would prefer real flowers but then when you are separated by distance, virtual flowers would have to do for the time being.

Low Cost Maintenance of Telephony System

Setting up a company is not as easy as one thinks. There are so many little issues that have to be taken care of and telephony systems are only one of them. A friend told me that his company has been using VoIP for a couple of years now and not only has he reduced his telephone bills but also lowered the cost of maintaining his telephone system.

Xpander Communications has a Nimbus VoIP Call Center edition that only requires approximately a week to install as opposed to months' wait for traditional telephony systems. Their VoIP Call Center Phone Systems is cheap to set up and requires a low cost to maintain too.

I think that of a company has still not adopted VoIP technology, then they are losing the competitive edge by not being able to keep their cost low.

Don't Waste Your Time

As a blogger with numerous blogs, I receive way too many comments that are not genuine. I delete them all so if you are wondering why your comment is not being published, then I am sorry, your comment most probably has a link to a commercial site. I will not allow that unless the site is really useful to readers.

If you have commented on my WordPress blogs and do not see your comment published even if you do not have an outgoing link to any site, then most probably your comment has been marked as spam and has been deleted. I am sure you know that I am not able to spare the time to go through the Spam folder jut for the wayward comment.

So, if you want to leave a comment with a commercial on my post, I suggest that you not waste your time and move on to the next blog.

VS 25% Off Bouclé Sweaters

I received this in my mail and I just have to publish it on my blog to add some eye candy and colour. I love VS newsletters because of the pink and beautiful ladies. I know I said I love newsletters from La Senza as well but don't get me wrong, both are beautiful in their own ways bur they are not the same.

Here's good news for all who have been eyeing Bouclé sweaters from Victoria's Secret. From now until 14th December (15th morning for us here in Malaysia), VS is selling them at a huge 25% discount. I really love these sweaters and their colours. The thing is, unfortunately, these sweaters are not meant for our weather so BOOH!

Perhaps my sister would want them.

Shop For WHAT???

A friend asked me to accompany him to shop for tonneau cover and I went, "Shop for what??"

Isn't it funny sometimes that you know of a product or item by another name only to find out later that it is not its proper name?? There's no denying that I'm not a car person but then we even have a tonneau cover for our 4 X 4 but we have referred to it by all other names EXCEPT "tonneau cover"!

Anyway, this friend booked me for the weekend to hunt for this but I am not sure if that would be fun! I love shopping but not this kind! I may bail out!

Comparing Cards With Credit Card Search Engine

While having a chat with my friend about his credit cards, I asked him why he needed that many cards. He told me that different cards offer different benefits, rewards and bonuses. Well, to me, all I want is cash back! I don't care for the other perks.

My friend says that although he tool love cash back cards, he has a Low Rate Credit Card which he thinks is the perfect answer to times when he ran out of cash. Of course, he would have to find out how low and if there would be a fight for business for 0% intro APR.

With a website like Credit Card Search Engine, he could easily search and compare the different cards before applying online for one. I think it’s wise to do a little homework online first before committing ourselves to the wrong card!

New Google AdSense Ads

Did you notice the new ads that come on Google AdSense? I noticed there's Happy, Digi's latest prepaid pack that is trying to make an impact on the already saturated mobile provider market. I suspect that if anyone buyers Happy, they would be very young, or they would be down to their THIRD mobile line.

Another new advertorial that I noticed is from Nokia Asia. As a Nokia owner and user, I am curious as to what they are advertising. I can't, however, click on any of my own ads, so I had to copy down the URL so that I could visit them as well.

I think it's a new Nokia model coming out or it could be a community project or something. I can't be sure right now because I have not visited the site yet!

I hope that I could see more relevant AdSense ads on my blogs. That’s because the more colourful and relevant ads that I am served, there would be a higher chance my blog readers would find them interesting too!

What Technology Could Do

A couple of months ago, I was having problems with the power factor in my house. I don't know what happened that caused my main power to trip ever so often. A friend told me that I should get a Universal Power Supply (UPS) or some people may call that "back up power". I procrastinated because I did not have time to scout around for the right brand, product and price.

When my power trips and my computer restarted, causing me to lose my work that I have been working on, I complaint and my friend said that I should stop complaining and just get those dang UPS!

I did get two units in the end since we have two computers at home, after I could no longer tolerate the frequent trips. By then one of my computers crashed and had to get a format.

However, now that everything has been set up fine, I am glad that I have the UPS because just today alone, my main power tripped more than five times. I cannot imagine how super frustrated I would be should I lose my work over and over again!

Vacationing in Florida

My sister told me that between Hawaii and Florida, she has chosen Florida as her holiday destination this year end holidays. She said that she will be meeting a couple of British friends that she met during her last vacation there. I was surprised that Florida, particularly Orlando, where Disney World is, is a highly popular tourist destination for Brits.

According to my sister, her new holiday friends told her that they conveniently arranged for their vacation online and even get to select their dream accommodation from a vast selection of Florida Villas.

I think they are indeed very lucky to have a website that caters to their Florida vacation needs and helps them plan that perfect vacation without hassle. My sister says that it is also because of this website that drove so many Brits to Florida yearly!

Digi's Happy Prepaid Pack

Have you heard of Digi's Happy prepaid pack? I thought of getting it but then I read through their website and they did not mention their prefix, so fine, I thought that I would give them a call then. I think they do not have an email address on their site.

So I hunted for their customer service line and guess what? They are going to charge RM2 per call. Who are they kidding?? Here they say they give us the cheapest prepaid pack in the market. Fine... but why suck blood from their very own customers by fleecing them RM2 from their prepaid credit? How hypocritical!

To really give value to their customers, they should provide free customer service lines. That should not be a big deal for them since they are backed by Digi!

Hassle-Free Application For Credit Cards and Loans

Have you ever wondered why some people have so many credit cards? Why they CAN qualify for so many? How do they maintain one even with their bad credit history?

This evening, I was told of Best Lending Lenders, a resourceful credit card website which has a comprehensive list of credit card providers who have a widest election of credit cards for consumers, EVEN for people with bad credit!

Sometimes, I think that people with bad credit are the ones who need the Bad Credit Credit Cards so that they can start rebuilding their credit. This is their chance!

Some people take out Loans against their credit cards and if they should then seek a card with the lowest interest rates!

Best Lending Leaders also allows people to apply for different loans including Personal Loan without hassle. When people are in need of a loan, they do want it fast and Best Lending Leaders is here to facilitate that!

The PR0 Blogroll

Isn't it funny that someone decided to start a blogroll for all blogs that were dinged to PR0? Well, it is hurtful to be ostracized thus but really, G giveth and G taketh. PR0 or PR6, these were all loaned to us only. Having a PR0 does not mean that our blogs are no longer worthy! See, we are all still blogging like normal as enthusiastically as ever.

No matter if we are paid or not, blogging is a passion for most of us first and foremost. Heck, we already had blogs way before there were any sponsored posts to write.

Someone asked me if I will be abandoning my blogs, if I will start new ones and a hundred and one other blog related questions. NO, I will continue to blog like this, as I have done for the past two years.

Whether there is page rank or traffic, I am going to continue to blog like there IS.

Software Security Solutions' Layered Defense

Have you heard of Software Security Solutions' layered defense against computer and internet security threats? Since these threats are ever changing, there is no single solution to stop them that's why Software Security Solutions came up with the innovative idea of setting up a layered defense system using their NOD32 suit of products.

I am not well-versed in computing and internet security but from their product price list, I would say that they have come up with a very cost-effective solution and this would be welcomed by small to medium scale businesses.

The anti software by Software Security Solutions is said to be the best anti-virus software in the market. I am desperately in need of one because I could not afford to have my computer crippled AGAIN by viruses and Trojans!!

Apple's Monopoly

My friend told me that Apple is very arrogant because they have monopolized the iPhone market by forcing people to subscribe to AT&T cellular services only and for two years. I told him that most probably AT&T has invested a tidy amount of money in the R&D of the iPhone so that is why they are doing this.

My friend says this does not justify their iPhone battery problem where iPhone owners would have to send their iPhone in to get the battery changed. Well, I could only put this down as a curb to imitation made in China batteries.

However, what I do not understand is why they disallow the installation of thirsd party applications that would make the iPhone so much better to use. And the games... I hate it that I have to play them online because it's not as if I have access to wifi twenty four hours a day.

I read in the papers that Germany says it is illegal to monopolize the market this way and consumers can ask for the iPhone to be unlocked but they would have to pay an extra EUR100 or more. Well, it all boils down to being legal or being poorer!

Furniture From Home Online Store

I have visited many online stores for the past two years trying to pick up their style and copy the good features on my own store. Recently, I came across the online store called Furniture From Home. This store sells furniture for our homes. if you have not visited this site before, then you should, even if you have no interest in buying any furniture!

The website of Furniture From Home exudes class and so do their stock. Check out their antique sofa, they are simply classy and it would take an equally classy home to make the furniture stand out!

I remembered to check out living room furniture because that was what my parents told me to, but my attention was diverted to their range of bedroom furniture. If I had any bed in their beautiful selection of bedroom furniture, I am in danger of lying in bed the whole day and not get up to work!!!

I am surprised that their prices are not that steep considering their extremely beautiful designs! I have plenty of interior decorating ideas in my head now!!

My Bluetooth Gifts

Last month, for my birthday, my friend gave me a bluetooth headset and a bluetooth dongle. Let me tell you, these are great because they gave me freedom of movement. No longer do I have to keep my mobile device stuck to my computer via the USB cable if I needed to use it as a modem, like I did a couple of days ago when my Streamyx was suddenly down and I had to depend on my 3G line for the whole twenty four hours! the dongle was used to the max that day!

As for the blue tooth headset, it comes in so handy when I had to talk for long on the phone. I used to use the hands free kit but I would still have to make sure that my cable is within range from the mobile phone.

These two bluetooth gifts have given me the freedom and we all know that freedom is actually priceless. Now I wonder why I did not buy them earlier!! But then, FREE is the best, right?

Hassle-free Fast Cash On Hand

While many people think that payday loans are all evil, I just have to say that these people have not been in a financial fix bad enough to understand the need for such an option. Yes, it is not a necessity but it is a good option to have on standby in case there is an emergency that calls for quick and hassle-free cash on hand.

No one is saying that pay advances will solve all our financial woes and in fact, failure to meet the repayment schedule strictly will cause us more financial hardships BUT if there is an emergency that requires cash that we do not have on hand right at the moment, cash advance may be a life saver. Not everyone has access to credit cards and even if they do, credit cards come with a limit too.

A couple of months ago, I was introduced to a website called Check Into Cash at http://www.checkintocash.com. I had it bookmarked for convenience because I have used such a service where we "exchange" our checks for cash but for a lower amount.

Now, this is NOT suitable for everyone, especially people who have NO discipline in following through rules and terms of the pay advance. So if you are in a fix and think that payday loan is an answer, firstly ask yourself honestly, will you be able to repay this amount when you receive your upcoming paycheck?

40% Off VS Beauty Sets

This morning, I received a message from Victoria's Secret about their 40% discount on their range of beauty products VS beauty products are so popular that people check out from MY store with the free VS gifts that I giveaway, without making a purchase as I stipulated in the requirements.

The coupon code for this VS promotion is BEAUTY40 which you are supposed to provide upon check out.

No doubt, these make great gifts to that special lady in your life. If you think that you would rather not pay that much buying from a foreign store, then you can get a couple of VS beauty products from me for FREE**. Terms and conditions apply, of course!

Information On The World Wide Web

The other day, I wrote a post on a friend of mine who kicked his nasty bad habit after going through a program at a drug rehab center. A reader told me that he has a friend with a similar problem and wanted to know the contact details of this particular drug rehabilitation center and what program they are using that is so effective.

Well, I have to say I do not have any idea at all. However, I will find out for him the next time I see him, which I do not know when!

Meanwhile, I believe that if you require further information on drug rehab centers, there are lots on the world wide web. Don't you think so? Since he sounded rather urgent, it may be better to seek information elsewhere than to wait for me.

Are HDMI Splitters Cheaper Here?

My cousin brother, who is the manager of a major AV store in the capital city, told me to help him look for HDMI splitters. According to him, they would be cheaper in a small town and his store would have a bigger profit margin.

According to my cousin, their procurement guy has not been able to look for one that cheap. Since they would not be making a profit, they did not stock up on them and have been telling customers that they are out of stock.

My cousin told me to help him source for these splitters but I told him to come himself or pay me to do the work. I don't work for his company and I do not get a pay or commission so why should I waste time on his splitters, right? Procurement is a lot of work and there's plenty of run around to do, you know?

Invest Smartly In Precious Metal

I was chatting with a friend of mine who is using her earnings from blogging this past year in an investment scheme. She said that she is projected to reap a pretty healthy monthly interest. I later found out that she is investing into gold and silver.

Well, I am not sure which company she is investing with. Although price of precious metals in the world market, especially gold and silver, hold steady and continue to rise little by little, any investment also will carry risk.

I told her that if she is serious in her investment, then go through proper channels. I am sure there are many precious metals investment companies with professionals who could help her make the best decisions in where and how to invest her capital so that she can reap the best rewards with the least risk.

The Stay At Home Mom Blogroll

Last week, I installed the Stay At Home Mom blogroll on a few of my blogs. Although I am not a Stay At Home Mom, I participated but the organiser does not know about my status.

BUT I heard that they have got some pretty exciting stuff going on, especially for my kind of blogs and I am game to join them. I don't mind being the odd one out and it is not a crime to join them despite not being a stay at home mom, at least I don't think it is!

I think it has been a week already and I have not heard from the organiser about their exciting activities. LOL I'll have to see if they have anything up before the month is over! Let's give them some time, shall we?

Ipoh The Wi-fi City?

I seem to recall about a year or two ago that Ipoh was supposed to be a city that is fully connected by wi-fi. HHmm what has happened to the project? It would be awesome if the whole city is REALLY connected by wi-fi and we could on online from our wi-fi enabled devices. Then we do not have to pay through our nose for 3G services!

I don't know what happened to the JARING-RedSnapper initiate. I have the signal in my home and I could connect my device to it but I could NEVER once log on to the internet.

What is the use of the connection that is two-thirds dead then??

Right now, when we want free and fast wi-fi I town, we could only depend on our favourite coffee houses. If you want to depend on the government, don’t hold your breath!

The Kona Kava Farm

A friend told me to check out the website of the Kona Kava Farm at www.konakavafarm.com because he heard that I prefer to drink tea over coffee. Well, not just any tea but organic tea!

According to this friend, this drink from the Kava root that grows abundantly in Hawaii is a health tonic and many people have seen beneficial results to their health but of course, different people will react different to the drink.

Even though the Kava drink is good for health, the website did mention that people who are on medication should not drink it. I think this must be a very potent drink. haha!

As a tea lover myself who have tried many different types of tea, I would like to try the kava tea if I have the chance! Are you adventurous when it comes to food and drinks?

Two Year Blog Anniversary!

It was just like yesterday when I registered my blog on Blogger and published my first blog. I was inspired by my friend Boon who has since passed away. Little did I know back then that one blog would mushroom into ten within this short two years but what a two-year of blogging journey it has been!

To say that I have learnt a lot is an understatement. In my first post, I mentioned that the reason I did not start a blog sooner was because I was afraid that I would lack content to blog about. Hah.... within these two years, I wrote a few THOUSAND posts that I amazed even myself.

I guess that when we put our minds to do something, we could achieve it! And I have a feeling that a few thousand more posts would follow suit! Here’s wishing myself Happy Anniversary. Only I myself know the tremendous path I had in my blogging journey!

Last Chance to Save 30% Off All Bras On La Senza

I mentioned before that I love receiving the newsletters from La Senza not because I plan to make a purchase from them but because I love their artwork. This one was sent to me a couple of days ago and I feel that they managed to capture the cheerful holiday spirit and the play of colours is just great and captivating.

However, for those of you who ARE planning to buy from La Senza Online, then take heed, their promotion will be ending soon as you can see from the title of this post.

As you can see from this poster too, there is a 30% off bras and 15% of pajamas plus other discounted gifts for her this holiday season. if you missed this chance, though, don't worry, there will ALWAYS be a new promotion just round the corner!

Hotels.com For Spanish Speakers

Did you know that the Spanish speaking people make up a large community of the population in the United States? They do speak English but they are always more comfortable with their mother tongue.

Hotels.com has created a Spanish language website to cater to Spanish speaking travelers in America. Everything is written in Spanish on that site and they will be very comfortable there. I was lost but I know Spanish-speaking people welcome such a move by a company that would allow them to book their Hoteles and plan their vacation in their native language.

This site is also manned by staff that is Spanish-speaking so users of the site have no worry that their enquiries will not be responded to should have any questions regarding their reservations.

Turbo Lister Is Finally Here!

Here's good news! For all of us eBay Malaysia sellers who have been waiting till our necks are so long for Turbo Lister to be supported by eBay Malaysia platform, we are happy to know that finally, it is here and we can use it to list our items in bulk now! That's the purpose of "TURBO", isn't it?

However, if you are unfamiliar with the application and have not used it before to list your items on eBay's other international platforms you may want to tread with care.

This is because choosing the wrong features may cause you to be billed and you would not want to be out of budget and make your cost go up. o, if you are new, test a few items first. But this is a great app and it saves a lot of time!