Cool Slideshow

It has been a while since I created a slide show. I looked into my files for pictures that I could use and voila(!), all I could find are pics of me (vain, vain, vain... I know!). These pics were taken a few months ago, back on those days when I was sporting a long hair do. I used Roxio to create my own slideshow. Unlike other sites, I love their features because it offers a fresher style, a funkier appeal!

I suggest that you try the features of Roxio online if you want to make a cool and unique slideshow. You can also include background music in your slideshow, plus other cool effects that will make it really interesting.

You have been sent 10959 Entrecard credits

Two weeks ago, I logged in to my Entrecard account and I was so surprised that there was a very significant increase in my EC credits. I was rushing that day, so I thought it was just a glitch in the system. I checked it again later than that and it's real, I do have 10959 added to my credits. Normally, I exhaust my ec credits to advertise on other blogs. I kept wondering who sent me those credits.

Two days later, I checked my email (I have an individual email address for everything lol) and noticed an unread message from the support of Entrecard. It says there that I was sent credits from a fellow blogger since he would be closing his EC account. That left me wondering what happened to him and why of all the bloggers, he would give them to me. I was happy to receive those credits but I felt sad that he would leave the blogosphere because he's really a good blogger. As I see it, he does it more for hobby's sake and not for monetary gain. I admit, I do it for money (aside from the hobby thing).

So I sent him an email asking why he decided to leave. He told me that it is due to health reasons. He's blog no longer exists the last time I checked it. I had been very touched by his gesture for sending me those credits. He gave them to me because I was the earliest blogger that was enlisted at his MyBlogLog account :).

He's one of those bloggers that writes from the heart. Aside from that, if you have noticed, he was one of those who would leave substantial comments on your posts. It would really make you appreciate him for sharing his thoughts because you know that he had read what you have to say and he's also generous in sharing his opinion.

Wind Mill (the author of Wind Mill of My Mind), God Bless you and I am praying for your health. I am sure that your presence in the blogosphere is deeply missed. We hope to see you blog again someday...

Web Hosting Rating

When looking for a web host provider, one must do a thorough research on which among them are the best one. A web site owner or a blogger like me would always take in consideration, uptime, reliability, price and of course customer service. We can always get feedback from other blog owners, but since different owners would have different preferences and priorities, we can look at web hosts rating sites to see the collective opinion of people regarding these providers. According to webhostingrating.com, included in the lists of "Best Web Hosts 2008" are InMotion, Web Hosting Pad, Globat, Bluehost, Hostmonster, Yahoo! Hosting. The list is based on customer satisfaction, affordability, reliability, uptime and techical support. For me, the cheapest is not necessarily the best buy, but also, the best web hosts, does not have to costs you a fortune. It should be a balance of these factors that were mentioned. For me, the most important is that, my site should be running all the time.

Thank You Entrecarders!

Like some bloggers who would usually say thank you to those who have been visiting their site and giving them EC drops, it's again time for me to show some love to my loyal EC droppers.

Here's the top Entrecard droppers for the Month of August.

Diet Pulpit	31
Stir The Cauldron	31
read my mind	31
Mobile eBook Etc	30
Personal Finance Management Guide	30
glitchline	30
Our Journey to Forever	30
Lainy's Musings	29
Shearyadi's World	28
Urutora no Hi	28

Aside from having to mention these sites, I would also like to tell my sister "Thanks a million". She has been doing the EC drops for me for a month now. I wonder what would she ask me to give her in exchange for this favor? I have been trying to convince her to blog too, but she's always too busy for it (haha, excuses!).

Worst Pick Up Lines

There are some guys who think they sound cool with their pick up lines but then, their pick up lines would just make them sound like real jerks. I think the worst I heard was from the movie Mean Girls. Those were the days when Lindsay Lohan really looked so adorable.

At the school canteen, this guy named Jason said this line to Cady. "Is your muffin buttered?" Cady was shocked, so the jerk had to repeat his question. "Would you like us to assign someone to butter your muffin?". I wonder what does he exactly mean by buttering a muffin? Too bad, this guy won't have a chance of winning the Extreme Style by VO5 Ultimate Flirting Championship.

That line will certainly keep an the guy from achieving Victory Hair. Curious what Victory Hair is? If you still manage to have sexy hair under pressure, then that's it.

Summer Box Office Top Ten

I am an avid moviegoer. My friends and I love to watch movies at the theaters. We were sort of disappointed when we learned that the latest series of Harry Potter movie will not be shown until July 2007. Anyway, here is the countdown of the top 10 films of the summer, from the first of May to through August 24th.

1. THE DARK KNIGHT - $489.4 million
2. IRON MAN - $317.5 million
3. INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL - $315.3 million
4. HANCOCK - $226.3 million
5. WALL-E - $216.2 million
6. KUNG FU PANDA - $212.6 million
7. SEX AND THE CITY - $152.3 million
8. THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN - $141.5 million
9. THE INCREDIBLE HULK - $134.4 million
10. WANTED - $133.7 million

*Figures provided by BoxOfficeMojo.com.

Seven of those movies, I have seen at the theaters. I was with my mom when I saw Sex and the City. It was really entertaining and hilarious. I haven't seen Iron Man, Indiana Jones and Wall-E yet. Maybe in DVD's soon.

Hollywood Love

After playing the game Extreme Style by VO5 's Ultimate Flirting Championship, I was thinking of asking my friends to rate me when it comes to my flirting skills. By nature, I am the shy type and never (?!) in my entire life did I asked a guy out even if there was a point when I was dying to do that. Curious about the flirting game I am talking about? Think about a memorable line now and see if it would let you win in the Ultimate Flirting Championship.

This reminds me of the movie Jerry Maguire. Renee Zellweger looked really cute when she delivered that line "You had me at hello". Well, there's no harm in trying if that would mean I can have my own Jerry Maguire.

But more than the word's, I think the way you move your body or flip those Victory Hair would give you a higher chances of getting THAT guy's attention.

FROG SQUATS: Best Exercise for Thighs and Butt

I want to stay in shape but most of the time, I am too lazy to exercise. That's why I really did hard to convince myself that I should start doing something good for my body. Taking care of our body now would be very beneficial to us, even later on when we grow old. I was planning to do jogging but I leave in a very busy street, hence i just resorted to using a jumping rope workout for my cardio.

My friend, who I would like to think is an expert on that matter, made a work-out routine for me. I do it alternately. There are days that I do arms and chest workout and for some days I have to do my legs and abs routine.

My favorite workout for my thighs and butt is this one on this video.

Banzai Fix

I was reading about the instructions on how to play Banzai and suddenly, I had this nostalgic feeling all over me. Oh, I won't get dramatic about it. It's just that when I used to live with my family (my siblings still stay with my parents), we love to play games and love it more when we beat each other on those games. We play board games, Play Station, and Computers games. It was pretty ideal because there were four of us.

When we learn new games, we try to convince each other to give it a try. I would visit them soon and I can't wait to tell them about Banzai. For those who are not familiar with it, it's actually a betting game where players bet plastic sushi on outcome of bizarre Banzai stunts from hit the TV show of same name. This sounds pretty exciting and I think, my siblings would have fun playing this game as well. We love to play and laugh at the same time. Players race to fill the betting bowl with fake sushi pieces using only chopsticks. Whoever wins all the sushi is the winner.

Sounds addicting? You can also download some free stuff from the site. I got this wallpaper for free. :)

ScreenLife Games is at it again. They launched a new Banzai game. Check it out:

PPP to Manually Audit Blogs in their System

I have signed up this blog for PPP but the last time that I wrote an opp for them using this blog is months ago. Since my connection and my computer is annoyingly sloooow, I did not have the patience to chase those opps. For PPP opps, I have utilized my other blog (which is currently in hiatus) more.

Just recently, PPP announced in their blog that they would be cleaning out what they think are junk blogs in the system. They are going to manually audit every blog in our system. That seems to be a lot of work for them, but it seems that that is the only means for them to ensure that they community is composed of quality blogs.

Personally, I am happier with Social Spark. I think it's more of the reason that I just have to reserve an opportunity and see if my blog had been chosen. I do not have to stress out on chasing the opps. Plus SS seems to have cooler opps. What I mean by this is that, the topic are more interesting.

Here's a part of the announcement:

If your blog fails the audit you will receive an email notification and will no longer be able to use that blog to take opportunities. You will still be paid for any outstanding posts that are currently in process and pass review. You will not be able to resubmit your blog for inclusion at this time.

If your blog passes the audit you will also receive an email letting you know you made the cut. It's going to take at least 30 days to complete the audit so please be patient.

Good Luck to us. :)

4 Cheap Web Hosting

If there is no financial constraints, I think most bloggers would like to have their blogs to be self-hosted. There are a lot of web hosting companies right now and before you decide to sucsbribe to a service, obviously, you should do your research well. This is to avoid encountering more problems later on with the web hosts company you have chose. One thing you should look into is the feedback of other people regarding these web hosting companies. Also, read reviews about the companies so that you would have an idea on what others say about them.

A useful site which could provide you the information you need regarding this matter is 4CheapWebHosting. Of course, we would want to save on money, but doing so, we must make sure that we also get good service from the web host provider. 4CheapWebHosting is a complete unbiased guide to inexpensive Web hosting services. When you visit the site, you can browse their list of Web hosting services featuring their 4Value Rating. Their 4Value Rating System Information is a way of rating the companies based on some factors. So the higher the rating is, the better chances for this web hosts providers to be included in the top-10 web hosting company list.

Hence, if you are looking for hosting package at an affordable price, I suggest you visit 4CheapWebHosting so that you can decide soon and start that blog or online business running.

Jollibee to buy Beijing-based resto chain

When I was younger, I remember my friends would have that talk on which fast food chain is better, is it Jollibee or McDonald's? It was a never-ending debate. My favorite is the cheeseburger meal from Jollibee. Jolibee had been a household name here in the Philippines ever since I was young (or maybe even before I was born).

Jollibee Foods Corp had come a long way. It is set to acquire the entire stake of a chain of restaurants in China. JFC is said to buy Hongzhuangyuan for a price of P2.5 billion. Hongzhuangyuan currently operates 31 restaurants in Beijing and six in other cities in China. The JFC group seems to be getting bigger. Included in the corporation are 115 Yonghe King restaurants and one CST in China; 17 Jollibee, 23 Red Ribbon, and 13 Chowking in the US. Jollibee Fastfood chain is indeed a Filipino pride.

iLASIK Information

At a considerably young age, I have a 150/150 vision. It seems that I would resort to some kind of medication or procedure later on in order for me to gain my 20/20 eye vision back. Hence, I am interested to write about the LASIK technology. I guess most of us are familiar with LASIK, but iLASIK may be a new term for some of us. So what's the difference between these two? iLASIK™ is known as the modern LASIK. iLASIK procedure uses two lasers instead of one, as in earlier versions of the said procedure.

iLASIK which is an all-laser form of iLASIK has been tapped by the Department of Defense (DOD) and NASA to improve the vision of specialized personnels. Notable results of the military’s evaluation of iLASIK in 100 military personnel showed that 95% achieved 20/20 uncorrected vision or better. I think this is a very good result. I hope that someday, I would be able to undergo an iLASIK as well. Our eyesight is very important. It helps see the beauty of the world and the people we love clearly. Hence, I am very glad that I came across this modern LASIK information. A lot of people have benefited from this technology. Are you the next one?

Complaining Too Much

Recently, I noticed that I had been complaining too much. I realized that I am becoming unreasonable. Fortunately, I am around people that are very understanding. But still, that should be more of a reason that I stop being a pain in the butt.

It dawned on me that before I open my mouth to complain, I should re-asses the situation first. Sometimes, there are things we cannot change and we should just accept it the way it is as long as it does not hurt you or the people you love. Well, it seems that I am ranting about some vague topic here. But it's just me. :)

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Looking for a Toyota Dealer?

Toyota is a well-known car manufacturer. Toyota brands include Scion and Lexus. My dream car is a Lexus ES 350. It is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan which is a carryover from 2007. It is said to be equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 272-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. According to reviews, this model offers a sophisticated combination of distinctive styling, luxury and smooth performance. I think it has an excellent highway mileage.

Well, if you live within 50 miles of the Leesburg, Virginia area and you are interested in getting a Toyota car, van, truck or SUV, then I suggest you visit Koons Toyota. Since they are the largest Toyota dealer in Virginia, Koons Toyota is your number one choice when it comes to New Toyota Leesburg VA. They are conveniently located at 8610 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182. No matter what model of Toyota you want, they probably have it since they have a very large inventory, then if not, they would surely get it for you.

New technologies had been introduced by Toyota to the Leesburg, VA area. This includes one of the first mass-produced hybrid gas-electric vehicles, Advanced Parking Guidance System (automatic parking), a four-speed electronically controlled automatic with buttons for power and economy shifting, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. So if you want these new technology in your hands then let Koons Toyota help you with this.

Hanging Out at the Bookstore

I live 5 minutes away from the mall. It has a spacious bookstore where customers could read copies of books and magazines that are open. I was feeling bored today, hence, I decided to go to the bookstore and find something interesting to read. I do buy magazines such as Cosmopolitan and other beauty magazines. I am also into reading magazines filled with celebrity gossips. However, personally, I feel like buying those kind is a waste of money. However, I really enjoy reading about them. It's my guilty pleasure. Well, I was able to do that today. But I was only able to read about local celebrities.

Actually, I realized after that, I do not need to go to the mall. I could just read them online. :)

C'elle

With the advancement of technology, a lot of things which are deemed impossible before are now possible as a result of extensive research being made by companies and scientists. So we can expect that years from now, there will be more discoveries and possibilities that could happen. Hence, some people are curious about the science of collecting potentially life-saving stem cells found naturally in menstrual blood since this could possibly be a key to help them with their future health conditions. According to a new research, menstrual fluid contains self-renewing stem cells that can be easily collected, processed and cryo-preserved for potential cellular therapies that may emerge in the future. This is what C'elle is all about.

C'elle service is an opportunity for women to build their own personal health care portfolio consists of menstrual stem cells that may serve as the basis for many different customized regenerative therapies which may emerge over time to treat themselves or possibly even a family member for a potential host of life-affecting diseases.

According to a C'elle Client Testimonial, storing a stem cell is a good idea for her and her other family members. She said that she recommends this to other woman. It could potentially cure some kinds of genetic illness.

Finally, it's weekend

I have been waiting for the weekend so that I can finally have time to do my blogging activities. and household chores that I have been putting off for days now I should be updating my other blogs as well. It's also time for me to do some opps. I have missed a lot of opportunities lately. because this week had been very busy one for me. I remember a friend telling me that "being busy" is a good thing because that would mean you are doing something. Well, there's some truth to what he said but of course, from time to time, I am looking for some ways to relax and just do nothing. I was pretty satisfied with how productive I am this week (but it has nothing to do with my online life). Being able to balance my time is the key to being more productive both online and offline.

Search Engine Optimization

How important is Search Engine Optimization for those who wants to promote their site and make their business well known? Well, this could mean that a site with much higher traffic and a brand that is well known would give you a competitive edge on the market.

For those who are looking for a reliable SEO company and would like to get the best value for their money, then you should try the services of this Southern California based company, Imagestic. They claim to be experts on 100% performance based, "white hat" Organic SEO. What sets them apart from other SEO companies? You would be sure that you are not wasting your time or money on them since you would only send payment after they achieve and maintain the rankings you want, for the keywords you want, in the search engines you want.Aside from that, there are no Setup fees or any other additional fees. This is what you call no-nonsense SEO solutions.

They have been offering sound solutions and accountability to thousands of businesses since 2001. Aside from SEO, they also offer Social Media Marketing, Pay Per Click Optimization and Reputation Management, Enhancement Services and Complimentary Analysis.

Their sole focus is to create long-term relationships with business who are aiming to leverage the unique reach of the Internet to increase visibility and achieve long term success.

A Nice Smile

A nice smile lights up a person's face. For me, it's the first thing that I would notice when I see someone. A person who has a warm smile seems very approachable. Aside from the sincerity and friendliness coming from the person, a nice smile would be synonymous with nice set of teeth. So how can you maintain a healthy smile. It is recommended that we visit our dentist twice a year, not only when we feel that there's problem with a tooth or gums. For those in Beverly Hills Area, dentists you could rely on are Dr. Azar-Mehr and Dr. Azar-Mehr. They are more than just Beverly Hills Dentist, they are advanced dental professionals, and clinical professors. When it comes to being credible in their profession, you should look at their track record. They have over 25 years of experience in practice and teaching of dentistry.

Parviz Azar-Mehr, DMD is a Prosthodontist, who happens to be a Professor of Clinical Dentistry at the University of Southern California, USC. On the other hand, Han Young Azar-Mehr is a DDS in Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry, and an Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry at the same university.

Here are the Dental Services that they offer.

* Cosmetic Dentistry
* Crowns & Bridges
* Dental Implants
* Dentures
* General Dentistry
* Gum Diseases
* Porcelain Veneers
* Prosthodontics
* Root Canal
* Teeth Cleaning
* Teeth Whitening
* TMJ Treatment
* Tooth Fillings
* Treatment of Bad Breath

Getting My Page Rank back

Last night, while I was updating this blog, I was surprised to see that I got my Page Rank back. Sometime last July, I lost my PR3. Actually, if it was because of paid blogging, I think that would be unfair because all I engage during that time was blogging about advertisers in Social Spark. In SS, we are required to put "no follow" on our links. However, during that time, I was no longer
PR-conscious that's why I did not really bother me when I was penalized. I admit that when I was still new in blogging, I aimed for higher PR's. But later on, I became contented of this blog being an outlet of my rants, personal thoughts and a record of the interesting information I find online. What I aimed more was for my blog to have higher traffic. I think that's more important than Page Rank.

However, I am glad that my PR turned green again. But until when?

Favorite Great American Seafood Recipe

The Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board (LSPMB) and NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association) recently presented the Fifth Annual Great American Seafood Cook Off last August 2 and 3.

The challenge of the said cook off is for those top chefs to present their recipes with domestic, sustainable seafood from their home state. Mississippi’s Chef John Currence beat 14 other prestigious chefs from across the nation during the said cook off.

For those who miss this one, you can still have a chance to participate. You can do this by casting your vote on which recipe is the best. If you would you like to have a chance to to win a "Trip to New Orleans" prize package including two Southwest Airline roundtrip tickets, hotel accommodations, and dining experiences, then, I encourage you to vote for your favorite recipe at the People’s Choice Recipe Contest. This time, you would only have to choose among 5 recipes. This includes Colorado Striped Bass Panzanella, Pan Roasted Glazed Rockfish with Peas and Carrots, Mississippi Redfish Courtboullionwith Seafood Dirty Rice, Texas Gulf Shrimp and Louisiana Shrimp and Andouille Cassoulet.

Since I consider myself to be a "rice person" and I love seafoods as well, I chose the recipe by Chef John Currence, the Mississippi Redfish Courtboullion with Seafood Dirty Rice. You can actually download the recipe from the site. I think I will try to learn how to cook this one to impress my family. Why not, there are lots of benefits of using domestic seafood. It's fresh, has a great taste and you can get it locally.

If you want to learn more about this great cook off, please visit www.GreatAmericanSeafoodCookOff.com.

America's Best Colleges

The U.S. News & World Report recently came up with the list of the best Universities in the United States. Topping the list is Harvard University.

Here's the Top 25 Best Universities in the U.S.

1. Harvard University
2. Princeton University
3. Yale University
4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
4. Stanford University
6. University of Pennsylvania
6. California Institute of Technology
8. Columbia University
8. Duke University
8. University of Chicago
11. Dartmouth College
12. Northwestern University
12. Washington University
14. Cornell University
15. Johns Hopkins University
16. Brown University
17. Rice University
18. Emory University
18. University of Notre Dame
18. Vanderbilt University
21. University of California at Berkeley
22. Carnegie Mellon University
23. Georgetown University
23. University of Virginia
25. University of California

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Who hasn't heard of Michael Phelps nowadays? This 23-year old American swimmer and 14-time Olympic gold medalist (the most by any Olympian) currently holds seven world records in swimming.

Recently, Kellogg’s released the box art featuring Michael Phelps.

New Cadillacs Harrisburg PA

Are you thinking of purchasing a Cadillac but still seemed confused on which model you should buy? If I would have it my way, I would go for Cadillac SRX. This is ideal for family-oriented buyers who wants roomy but more compact vehicle for work or play.

For those who are within 50 miles of Harrisburg, here's an information that you may find useful especially if you are on the lookout to get a new Cadillac. (How I wish I could afford this one!) Certainly, Cadillacs are not expensive but of course, when buying something as pricey as a Cadillac, you would want to get the best value out of your money.

I encourage you to check out the incredible inventory of new Cadillacs at Sutliff Cadillac in Harrisburg, PA. The Sutliff group has been providing outstanding service to Central PA since 1931. Sutliff was among those select group of GM dealers to begin the HUMMER franchise in July 2002, and is now proud to present New Cadillacs Harrisburg PA.

So if you are eyeing for that luxurious brand, let the Sutliff family be of assistance to you. The good thing with them is that they work with a vast array of lending sources to make sure you will get the most complete and comprehensive financial package available.

So Little Time

Lately, I find myself singing Arkarna's So Little Time because this has been what I am feeling right now. Well, I am not dedicating it to anyone in particular. I have so many things to do and time seems to be not enough. Maybe, I am just not doing well when it comes to allotting my time on things that I should be doing.

Here's a part of the song that has been playing in my head for a while now because I feel like I am running out of time. It was the theme-song for the short-lived sitcom of the same title which starred the power duo Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.

Took a while to drag me out of bed,
Aim some coffee at my head,
Saw the clock I'm running late,
It's an ordinary day.
And I'm like a dog on heat,
Knock one out and then fall asleep,
It's sad but true,
I'd rather be with you

Don't you forget about me,
When you're a celebrity,
It will be only you and me
Before too long.

So little time so much to do,
I'd rather spend my days with you,
So little time so much to do,
I'd like to spend one day with you,
And if that day is not enough,
Maybe we can stay in touch,
But I'm not making plans for tomorrow,
For tomorrow never comes.

Looking for Used Cadillacs?

Who would not wish to own a luxury car such as Cadillac? Cadillac is a brand of luxury vehicles, part of General Motors, produced and mostly sold in the United States and Canada. If you are one of those who prefer a Cadillac, I could say that it's a good choice since the brand is synonymous within the United States for "high quality".

However, I noticed that most people nowadays are smart buyers. There's always a good deal available if you do a good research before you continue with a purchase. If you want to own a Cadillac but would prefer to get a used one, I would suggest that you go to Sutliff Cadillac's page. This is recommended for those who reside within 50 miles of Harrisburg, PA.

Sutliff Cadillac has an incredible inventory of used Cadillacs. When it comes to credibility, you can count on them. A proof of this is that they have been selected as the official Harrisburg, PA Cadillac Dealer. You do not have to google Used Cadillacs Harrisburg PA, because this site would surely cater to all the information and assistance you need when looking for a good buy. No matter what model of used Cadillac you want, they have it, or they would do all they can to get it for you.

When you are able to purchase one, would you give me a free ride?

Nocturnal Blogger's Introspect (Not Available at the Moment)

My first attempt at blogging started with Nocturnal Blogger's Introspect. For those who consistently visit my blogs, you may have notice by now that the domain had recently expired. Actually, this domain was given to me by my friend for my blogging experiment. He convinced me to give blogging a try. As of the moment, I apologize if the blog is still not available. The domain had been renewed, however, we have to wait up to 48 hours for it to be running again. I have been quite busy these past few days. It's something work-related. Thankfully, my sister had the time to do the EC droppings for me.

Thoughts.com: Not Just Another Blog Community

The reason that I like joining blog communities is that I am able to interact with my fellow internet junkies and learn few techniques from them when it comes to promoting my blog, earning money, driving traffic to my site and other interesting things that I can do online. Talks like this can also blossom into friendship. Meeting friends nowadays is no longer limited to just our local neighborhood. So if you are looking for an online blog community that offers really good features then I encourage you to check out Thoughts.com. Start your own blog and be able to share your Thoughts with family and friends, and the blogosphere in general. Aside from the fact that it is FREE, you can also get to enjoy unlimited bandwidth, photo, video and podcast sharing, community forums and live news discussions. Thoughts.com started as a place for people to share their thoughts, then it evolved into an online community of bloggers world wide.

So what sets apart Thoughts.com from other blogging communities? It's roots are grounded in the Thoughts community. They have a user rating system which allows fellow members to rate another member's blog posts, photos, podcasts and video blogs. The weighted average to determine a member's overall user rating is being calculated. If you get to be among the most active members with high average user ratings, then you have a chance to win an all expense paid retreat to a fun new location. Isn't that cool? I can now picture myself blogging about those cool getaways! Well, let's try our luck!

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Getting in Touch with My Girly Side

When I started blogging, I just post whatever I felt writing at that time. I was not focused on a specific topic. Randomness is the keyword. Being random for the time being taught me a lot and made me discover to which area of interest should I concentarte on. After 9 months of being in the blogosphere, I finally found my niche. I realized that it would be fun if I write about something that I really enjoy. When I am not blogging, I love reading and researching about the latest trends, reading celebrity (shallow) gossips, and beauty care. I found that to be my guilty pleasure. Hence, I decided to come up with a blog that would be more in tune with my girly side. I now present to you.... Pink Hues. Yes, that blog is so me! ;)

I.O.U.S.A.: Live with Warren Buffett, Pete Peterson & Dave Walker

Do you think that America is in the brink of a financial meltdown? If you are interested to watch documentaries like this one, then you should see I.O.U.S.A. It explores current fiscal condition of the said country and it also tackles ways of avoiding a national economic disaster.

Fathom and Roadside Attractions present I.O.U.S.A.: Live with Warren Buffett, Pete Peterson & Dave Walker in select movie theaters in the U.S. on Thursday, August 21st. Aside from the fact that this is a very interesting even, this would also be a very educational one since there will also be a LIVE discussion regarding America’s economic crisis and what can be done to change the course. It's an opportunity to hear what the notable financial leaders and policy experts have to say about this topic.

Warren Buffet, the world's top billionaire and the man behind Berkshire Hathaway, alongside William Niskanen, chairman of the Cato Institute; Bill Novelli, CEO of AARP; Pete Peterson, senior chairman of The Blackstone Group and chairman of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation; and Dave Walker, president & CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation and former U.S. Comptroller General, promises riveting dialogue and keen insight into the crisis we currently face.

This one night event will be shown LIVE at 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT / 6:00pm MT / and tape delayed at 7:30pm PT.

Turning A Year Older

It was a significant day for the man I love and admire the most. I am referring to my father. My dad turned a year older yesterday ( I do not think he would want me to divulge his age here.) Growing up, I was never really expressive of how I much I love and appreciate my parents. But yesterday, I was able to send a message to my dad telling him that I love him a lot. Three days from now, it would be my mom's turn to be a year older. My folks are getting older, that must also mean that I am getting older too. Apparently, we all get older. But for me, age is just a number, It's not an indicator of how mature a person is or how prepared he/she is to tackle challenges in life. Well, I am working on it, so that at least, I could tell myself that turning a year older, made me wiser.

Have you seen the Sproutwells?

What if a new family moved in your neighborhood? They seem to be a typical family but they are fruit and veggie family living among humans. You should see the video to know what I am talking about. I have watched it myself and it seems really funny. Watch how the Sproutwells try to fit in our world.

Well, if I would be a vegetable, I would choose to be a lettuce. Maybe because it has something to do with the fact that I love salad.

If you find this video entertaining, I encourage you to share this video to your friends to make their day brighter.

Arte y Pico Award

I really feel grateful whenever one of my co-bloggers would tag me for an award or meme. It just goes to show that they remember me and that they appreciate my presence in the blogosphere. Besides, I do enjoy reading meme's answered by other bloggers because I learn something about them on a more personal level. It has been a long time since I received an award from a fellow blogger. But today, I got one and I am so glad. This came from the owner of In The Life Of..."Mně" blog. Thank you so much!

The rules for passing this honor on:

1) Pick 5 blogs that you would like to award this honor to.
2) Each award has to have the name of the author and also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone.
3) Each award winner has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award itself.
4) Award-winner and the one who has given the prize have to show the link of “Arte y Pico” blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.

Now, my awardees are:
PinayMama's Diary
Frustrated Writer
My Parenting Journey
Lamberry
Buzzy Bee Wife

Operation Immortality

If the world is coming to an end and there's only one thing I could bring with me, no doubt about it, I would have to bring my computer to the new world where we would be going. My computer contains a lot of files that are important to me. If you would browse through all the files in my pc then, you would really know a great deal about me and my life. A large portion of the files consists of pictures of my family, friends, and random pictures of just about anything that is significant to me. If we are transfer to the new world, at least with these files saved in my computer, I would be able to bring some of my memories from planet Earth to the new world.

Besides, during my free time, I can cheer myself up with playing games in my computer. Do you know about the game Tabula Rasa? Tabula Rasa is an action-packed sci-fi massively multiplayer online (MMO) game that puts players in the middle of a never-ending fight for freedom against the alien race known as the Bane. If you want to experience playing this game for free, you can take advatange of their 7-day free trial (no credit card required!). Also, I urge you to participate in Operation Immortality: Leave your mark. Save Humanity. Operation Immortality is an event in which Richard Garriott, the creative force behind the Ultima series and the massively multiplayer PC game Tabula Rasa, will take a storage device into space to archive information about the human race. This will give participants a chance to leave their mark on the future and help save humanity from possible extinction.

Both of My Parents are Leo

This month is an important month for me because both my mom and dad would be celebrating their birthdays. Their birthdays are four days apart. Both of them are born under the zodiac sign of Leo, so you can imagine how it is to be growing up with parents who both think their are king and queen of the jungle. lol I have no complaints at all with their parenting skills. I love and admire both of them. They have their share of strengths and weaknesses but overall, they are amazing people. I am very grateful and I feel very blessed for having them as my parents.

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Being breast aware

To be breast aware means becoming familiar with how your breasts look and feel, whatever your age. Understand how your breasts may change at different times during the month (when you're having your period) and as you get older.

These are the changes to look for and if you are in any doubt, visit your doctor:

* A lump or thickening which is different to the rest of the breast tissue
* Continuous pain in one part of the breast or armpit
* One breast becomes larger or lower
* A nipple becomes inverted or changes shape or position
* Skin changes including puckering or dimpling
* Swelling under the armpit or around the collarbone
* A rash on or around the nipple
* Discharge from one or both nipples

Remember the breast awareness five-point code:

1. Know what is normal for you
2. Look and feel
3. Know what changes to look for
4. Report any changes without delay
5. Attend routine breast screening if you are aged 50 and over

Information provided by: Breast Cancer Campaign