Things matter and worth knowing

the best cash back credit card so far

2011-11-03T12:50:00.000-07:00

the cash back I earned in 3 months:

one is $50 cheque from MBNA

the other is rebate $62 paid to my Paypal from http://www.GreatCanadianRebates.ca/
I applied the card MBNA smartcash Master card from
http://www.GreatCanadianRebates.ca/

now 5% cash back on gas and grocery

no annual fee

Free startup tools for small business owners

2011-10-24T09:39:00.000-07:00

getgrowingforbusiness.com
sohoos.com
canadaone.com
openforum.com
google.com

red light cameras map in BC

2011-09-13T10:00:00.000-07:00

View Larger Map
http://maps.google.com/maps/myplaces?hl=en&ll=50.722547,-119.223633&spn=11.037573,19.401855&sll=51.179343,-122.124023&sspn=4.821785,12.304687&vpsrc=6&ctz=420&t=m&z=6

Most Demanded IT Certifications in 2011

2011-08-09T16:47:00.000-07:00

According to the 2011 Salary Guide from Robert Half Technology, the following IT certifications are in demand:
Cisco–Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Linux–Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Microsoft–Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD)
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCITP)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer ((MCSE) / Security
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
Project Management–Project Management Professional (PMP)
Security–Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Security)
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
GIAC Security Audit Essentials (GSAE/GSEC)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP)
GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
GIAC Secure Software Programmer
CCDP
CCDE
CCA
RHCT
ITIL V3 Foundations
Sun Certified Programmer for Java
Avaya Certified Expert
Avaya Certified Specialist

Vancouver BC group purchase/group buy/team buy websites

2011-02-06T23:02:00.000-08:00

Great deal every day!

they all offer deals over 50% discount!

Groupon:
http://www.groupon.com

Dealfind
http://www.dealfind.com

Buytopia:
http://buytopia.ca

Teambuy
http://www.teambuy.ca

Wagjag
http://www.wagjag.com

Tastygo:
http://www.tastygo.com

IndulgeLiving:
http://www.indulgeliving.com

SocialShopper
http://www.socialshopper.com

GreatCanadianrebates:
http://www.GreatCanadianRebates.ca

Bcdailydeals
http://bcdailydeals.com

Stealthedeal:
http://stealthedeal.com

Redflagdeals:
http://dealoftheday.redflagdeals.com

LivingSocial:
https://livingsocial.com

EthicalDeal:
http://ethicaldeal.com

Dealathons:
http://www.dealathons.com

Snaggies
http://www.snaggies.com

Teampons
http://www.teampons.com

Deals in Surrey
http://www.surrey.com

different file types in windows disk cleanup tool

2011-02-01T10:27:00.000-08:00

Include:
Temporary Setup Files - These files should no longer be needed. They were originally created by a Setup program that is no longer running.

Downloaded Program Files - Downloaded program files are ActiveX controls and Java programs that are downloaded automatically from the Internet when you view certain pages. They are temporarily stored in the Downloaded Program Files folder on your hard disk. This option includes a View Files button that allows you to see the files that would be removed. The button opens the C:\Winnt\Downloaded Program Files folder.

Temporary Internet Files - The Temporary Internet Files folder contains Web pages that are stored on your hard disk for quick viewing. Your personalized settings for Web pages are left intact. This option includes a View Files button that displays the files to be deleted. The button opens the C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5 folder.

Old Chkdsk Files - When Chkdsk checks your disk for errors, it might save lost file fragments as files in your disk's root folder. These files are unnecessary and can be removed.

Recycle Bin - The Recycle Bin contains files you have deleted from your computer. These files are not permanently removed until you empty the Recycle Bin. This option includes a View Files button that opens the Recycle Bin.

Temporary Files - Programs sometimes store temporary information in a Temp folder. Before a program quits, it usually deletes this information. You can safely delete temporary files that have not been modified in over a week.

Temporary Offline Files - Temporary offline files are local copies of recently used network files that are automatically cached for you so that you can use them when you are disconnected from the network. There is a View Files button that opens the Offline Files folder.

Offline Files - Temporary files are local copies of network files that you specifically made available offline so that you can use them when you are disconnected from the network. There is a View Files button that opens the Offline Files folder.

Compress Old Files - Windows can compress files that you have not used in a while. Compressing the files saves disk space while still enabling you to use them. No files are deleted. Because files are compressed at different rates, the displayed amount of disk space you will gain is approximate. There is an Options button that you can use to specify the number of days to wait before an unused file is compressed.

Catalog Files for the Content Indexer - The Indexing service speeds up and improves file searches by maintaining an index of the files on the disk. These files are left over from a previous indexing operation and can be deleted safely.

Office Setup Files - The Office Setup Files are used by Microsoft Office during program updates. If you visit http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdate you can check for these free program updates to Microsoft Office by clicking the "Check for Updates" link.Your computer may need the Office Setup Files to help apply those updates. If you don't have the Office Setup Files on your PC, the update process will ask you for your Microsoft Office install disks. The Office Setup Files are used to make updates easier. Without them you often have to dig up the install CDs when updating.Unless you’re unusually low on disk space, I always recommend you leave the Office Setup Files on your computer. The increased convenience is worth it.

recycle every thing in Vancouver

2011-01-29T15:43:00.001-08:00

http://www.metrovancouver.org/MetroVancouverRecycles/Pages/default.aspx

small business owners attention:put your business on Google maps for free

2011-01-28T22:08:00.000-08:00

it's free:
go to www.google.com/local/add

sign in with your Google account (think over which account to use, because you might want to share it with other people at your business later)

click "List your business" button, follow instructions

you must provide a telephone number for Google to verify, and verifying via phone is preferred because it's faster:
in about 10 minutes.

then people in your area can discover your business when they search on Google maps

ING DIRECT promotion

2010-12-04T09:26:00.001-08:00

RECYCLING YOUR OLD CELLPHONE IS NOW EASIER THAN EVER

2010-10-25T09:34:00.001-07:00

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NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
2009ENV0034-000609

November 10, 2009
Ministry of Environment

RECYCLING YOUR OLD CELLPHONE IS NOW EASIER THAN EVER

VICTORIA – British Columbians will now have access to a web-based program that provides quick information to those looking for a place to recycle their old cellphones, Environment Minister Barry Penner announced today.

“Within seconds of entering my postal code at RecycleMyCell.ca, I was directed to seven drop-off locations within four kilometres of my office where I could take my old cellphone for recycling,” said Penner. “This program diverts e-waste from our landfills and is consistent with the goals of our recycling regulation, which makes producers responsible for the lifecycle management of products they sell in B.C.”

Recycle My Cell is a free program organized by the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) in conjunction with cellphone service providers, handset manufacturers and recycling companies. The goal of the program is to raise awareness about the importance of cellphone recycling and keep handsets from entering Canada’s landfills.

A donation to participating charities is made for each device returned through the program. Some of the charities benefiting from the program include the World Wildlife Fund, Tree Canada and Food Banks Canada.

To locate a drop-off centre, visit the website www.recyclemycell.ca or call 1-888-797-1740, and enter your postal code. This generates a list of the 10 closest cellphone recycling drop-off sites. If you can’t visit one of these drop-off locations in person, you can mail your mobile device at no cost using a prepaid shipping label. There are currently 552 drop-off locations in B.C. The website also provides instructions for cleaning your device of all personal data before dropping it off at a recycling site.

The Recycle My Cell program is designed to meet the requirements of B.C.’s Recycling Regulation. Under this legislation, producers are responsible for the end-of-life management of their products, including collecting and recycling. A recycling program for TVs and computers was launched in B.C. in 2007. The recycling regulation has been expanded to include several more electronic products, including mobile phones.

“Canada’s wireless industry greatly appreciates the Government of B.C.’s recognition of our contribution and commitment to its environmental protection management,” said CWTA president and CEO Bernard Lord. “I encourage all British Columbians to visit the new website to see just how easy it can be to help protect and enrich the communities in which they live.”

“CWTA’s program is a welcome addition to B.C.’s extended producer responsibility system,” said Brock Macdonald, executive director of the Recycling Council of British Columbia. “This program will keep thousands of cellphones out of our landfills and help us to recover valuable resources at the same time. We’d like to see this program emulated in all industries.”

Cellphones, pagers, smartphones, wireless PDAs, external aircards, headsets, chargers, batteries and other accessories are all accepted at Recycle My Cell collection sites or through the mail-back option, regardless of brand, model or age, working or non-working. The devices are then sent to recycling facilities where they are refurbished or dismantled for scrap. The scrap materials are used to produce new mobile devices and a variety of other items. More than 95 per cent of the materials in an average mobile device are recyclable.

All companies involved with the Recycle My Cell program are ISO 14001:2004 certified, or certified under Electronic Product Stewardship Canada’s Recycling Vendor Qualification Program. This means they have an environmental management system in place which ensures accountability and knowledge of the associated impacts.

And remember, by Jan. 1, 2010, you won’t be allowed to use your cellphone in B.C. while driving.

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Contact:

Matt Gordon

Communications Director

Ministry of Environment

250 387-9973

For more information on government services or to subscribe to the Province’s news feeds using RSS, visit the Province’s website at www.gov.bc.ca.

what I can do for you

2010-10-03T22:53:00.001-07:00

How to Make Adobe Reader Remember Your Page

2010-08-20T16:59:00.001-07:00

Click Edit > Preferences, choose Documents, and then check the box marked, “Restore last view settings when reopening documents. That’s it!

monitor active scams /consumer alerts online

2010-06-18T15:32:00.001-07:00

http://idtheftcenter.org/

Call2Recycle(R) Launches First Household Battery Collection and Recycling Program in BC

2010-06-08T21:56:00.000-07:00

Call2Recycle(R) Launches First Household Battery Collection and Recycling Program in British Columbia
Jun 08, 2010 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- Call2Recycle today announced that British Columbians may now recycle any household battery at nearly 1,500 collection locations across the province. Call2Recycle (http://www.call2recycle.org/)(R) has collected more than 143,000 kilograms of rechargeable batteries in British Columbia since 1997, and the program was recently chosen as the first government-mandated collection program for all household batteries - including alkaline - by the British Columbia Ministry of Environment.
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"Our voluntary battery collection program has been a resounding success within this province, and we are eager to see the public's response to diverting even more batteries and cell phones out of community landfills under the expanded initiative," said Carl Smith, president and CEO of Call2Recycle.

Call2Recycle is leveraging its relationships with 1,500 retailers, municipalities, businesses and public agencies to swiftly and efficiently collect batteries in the places that British Columbians live, work and shop. Consumers may visit call2recycle.ca to learn the nearest drop-off location in their own communities.

"British Columbia is leading the way in promoting environmental stewardship by launching the first government-mandated household battery program in North America," said John Yap, British Columbia Minister of State for Climate Action. "We fully support Call2Recycle's efforts to recycle batteries and cell phones into new products and keep them out of our solid waste stream, which will help the environment and the economy." To find a battery drop-off location near you or to learn how your company or organization can participate in the Call2Recycle program, visit call2recycle.ca (http://www.call2recycle.ca/) or call 1-888-224-9764.

About Call2Recycle Call2Recycle(R) is the only free battery and cell phone collection program in North America. Since 1994, Call2Recycle has diverted more than 25 million kilograms of rechargeable batteries from local landfills and established a network of 30,000 recycling drop-off locations. Advancing green business practices and environmental sustainability, Call2Recycle is the most active voice promoting eco-safe reclamation and recycling of rechargeable batteries and cell phones. Call2Recycle is operated by the non-profit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC). Learn more at call2recycle.ca (http://www.call2recycle.ca/) or 877.2.RECYCLE.

Contacts: Lisa Pollack Call2Recycle(R) 678-218-4590 Susan Antler Call2Recycle(R) 888-224-9764 Suntanu Dalal Media Relations Ministry of Environment 250-387-9745 ### Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Call2Recycle/British_Columbia/prweb4110084.htm.

PRWeb.com

book camping sites online in BC Canada

2010-05-16T21:56:00.001-07:00

discovercamping.ca

The website I have got most twitter advertising/advertisement offers from

2010-05-05T10:38:00.001-07:00

retire/scrap your 1995 or older car for cash

2010-05-03T10:15:00.000-07:00

http://www.retireyourride.ca/

Can't open .chm file in Windows XP

2010-05-01T12:31:00.000-07:00

try:
right click the .chm file, click property, click "unblock" button, click apply

Find Column Dependencies in SQL server

2010-04-29T11:21:00.000-07:00

http://avishkarm.blogspot.com/2010/03/finding-column-dependencies-in-sql.html

Find a job in Canada

2010-04-28T09:40:00.001-07:00

http://ca.hotjobs.yahoo.com/

Canadian used car price evaluation

2010-04-23T22:37:00.001-07:00

http://vmrcanada.com/canada_makes.htm

How to contact Amazon.ca

2010-04-23T14:24:00.001-07:00

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/help/contact-us/general-questions.html?ie=UTF8&browse_node_id=915400

Free electronics recycling service from Toshiba

2010-04-23T09:00:00.001-07:00

http://www.toshiba.ca/web/link?id=2200

mushroom picking regulation in BC

2010-04-16T12:37:00.001-07:00

http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfp/publications/00028/harvest.htm

SEO (search enigine optimization), Backlinks info and website info,help you make money

2010-04-15T11:50:00.000-07:00

Get to know a domain's performance, domain analysis
http://r-domain.net/

Greater Vancouver Area featured maps

2010-04-14T13:03:00.001-07:00

http://sites.google.com/site/forerunner6/gva_featured_maps

sell home by owner, sell your home by yourself

2010-04-12T14:13:00.000-07:00

http://www.oneflatfee.ca/general/index.php

choose your cell phone plan, cut your cell phone bills in half

2010-04-10T23:30:00.000-07:00

http://www.mycellphonemyterms.com/General/

Greater Vancouver family fun map

2010-04-09T09:52:00.000-07:00

http://sites.google.com/site/forerunner6/gva_family_fun_map

find a restaurant in Metro Vancouver

2010-03-30T11:52:00.000-07:00

http://dinehere.ca/

find a family doctor rating

2010-03-28T11:08:00.000-07:00

http://www.ratemds.com/social/

Restaurant Reviews and Dining Guide

2010-03-24T11:41:00.001-07:00

http://www.restaurantica.com/

used car website supporting cell phone mobile devices

2010-03-17T12:38:00.000-07:00

http://vehiclegateway.com/

buyer can view more detailed used car information and get an "average price" for specific make year and model.

private sellers list for free

recycle electronics to return-it.ca/electronics

2010-03-11T09:20:00.000-08:00

recycle electronics like TV, computer,laptop,computer monitor,printer to return-it.ca/electronics free of charge, find locations on the website: return-it.ca/electronics

Lawn care tips

2010-03-08T17:27:00.001-08:00

It takes some effort and a bit of experience to keep a good lawn. what are the various lawn care steps that need to be taken each year?
The first step is moss control. Moss likes areas of shade, acidic soil, poor drainage and low fertility. lime can raise the pH level of soil which allows grasses to grow better. I used the easy-to-apply 'Dolopril' lime which contains magnesium and releases fast to increase pH level in wet spring weather. read instruction on it's coverage and calculate your needs. There is also an organic eggshell lime now available that is fast working and contains five nutrients including nitrogen, phosphorus and potash. You should leave at least five days between an application of lime and an application of other nutrients.

Proper aeration can improve drainage, you can do by a hand or machine aerator to remove plugs of soil. after that apply a quarter inch layer of coarse sand. This can not only improve drainage but also improve oxygen exchange between soil and around grass roots.

Applying slow-release high nitrogen fertilizer can also control moss by making grass overgrow moss. Once applied, be sure to water it in or apply just before a rainfall. after eight to ten weeks do another application to maintain the green. Slow-release nitrogen fertilizers will not usually burn, but you'd better to water them in just in case. there are also several excellent alternative organic fertilizers available e.g Scotts ‘Eco Sense’10-1-5.

To subdue moss, you can use either liquid or granular moss controls. Ideally you apply these products when the temperature is above 8-10°C, and you’re likely to have two dry days after application.

Mow lawn in different direction each time to avoid thatch. to fix thatch, you can use a Roto-Rake bar. fit it on the bottom of your rotary mower, rake out the old grass and overseed with great perennial rye grasses, like 'Elka II', at the rate of five to ten pounds per 1,000 sq. ft. Perennial rye grasses are fine, resilient grasses that add great strength and beauty to any lawn.

Weeds control. You can pull out most weeds with either a long or short-handled weed puller, or you can spot treat your lawn with new liquid home garden organic weed control products as soon as the weeds emerges.

Used YAMAHA pianos age

2010-03-08T12:20:00.001-08:00

http://www.yamaha.ca/content/piano/support/serialnumbers/index.jsp

Used KAWAI pianos age

2010-03-08T12:19:00.001-08:00

http://www.kawaius-tsd.com/pages/serial_manudate.html

Know your salary expectation before job interview

2010-03-02T08:55:00.001-08:00

http://www.payscale.com/

Real time disaster alert map of the Earth

2010-03-02T08:41:00.000-08:00

http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/index.php?lang=eng

Tax softwares review and comparison

2010-02-26T00:45:00.001-08:00

http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/articles/tax_article

Vancouver cherry blossom viewing map

2010-02-26T00:44:00.001-08:00

http://forerunner6.googlepages.com/van_cherry_blossom_map

Vancouver family fun map

2010-02-26T00:42:00.001-08:00

http://forerunner6.googlepages.com/gva_family_fun_map

unit conversions Excel spreadsheet

2010-02-26T00:35:00.001-08:00

http://forerunner6.googlepages.com/freedownloads

BC highway real time Cameras online

2010-02-26T00:24:00.001-08:00

http://images.drivebc.ca/bchighwaycam/pub/html/www/index-LowerMainland.html

all regular expressions you need

2010-02-26T00:21:00.001-08:00

http://www.regexlib.com/

How to find cheapest flight tickets

2010-02-26T00:17:00.000-08:00

sets up email alerts for prices on the route you are shopping for at fare-watching sites like Kayak.com or Farecast.com. Find out whether discount-carrier Southwest Airlines Co. flies a route. also checks the ticket on booking sites like Travelocity or Orbitz.
Priceline.com
The best time to shop is late Monday or early Tuesday, some fare experts say. Airlines often start fare sales on Sunday night or Monday morning, said Rick Seaney of FareCompare.com. Those sales alone are fine if they include the flight you want. But other carriers generally match the fare sale by Monday evening or Tuesday morning, giving you more choices.
Seaney said Wednesdays are generally the cheapest day to fly. Tuesdays and Saturdays are also good days to fly because demand is low and the airlines are trying to fill seats.
But the airlines are posting fares on their own schedule. They file fares to the computer system that shares them among websites and travel agents three times each weekday - 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time. It's 5 p.m. Eastern on Saturdays and Sundays. That means fares can change at those times, so when you do see a fare at the price you're looking for, grab it.
But shopper beware. Fares start to rise again seven to 10 days before a flight - sometimes as long as 14 days or more, depending on the airline and sale offer. Airlines raise fares closer to the departure date because last-minute seats tend to be bought by business travellers and others who must fly at certain times.
If you're packaging airfare, hotel and a rental car, however, consider Orbitz and Travelocity, which often discount such bundles.
BestFares.com

GVA school locator

2010-02-26T00:01:00.001-08:00

http://forerunner6.googlepages.com/gva_schoolmap

website traffic ranking search

2010-02-26T00:00:00.001-08:00

http://www.alexa.com/

Money management tips online

2010-02-25T23:58:00.001-08:00

Want to brush up on money management? The website fcac-acfc.gc.ca, run by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, features a variety of useful interactive tools to educate Canadians on financial literacy. Features include a mortgage calculator, reports on credit cards, their interest rates and tips on how to manage them, and guides to banking across the country.

Six types of insurance you probably don't need

2010-02-25T23:51:00.001-08:00

By Gordon Powers
April 11, 2008

Six types of insurance you probably don't need

Canadians typically pay hundreds if not thousands of dollars a year in insurance. Which begs the question: do we really need all the insurance we're paying for? Here's a look at some types of insurance we could probably do without.

Everyone needs insurance. But, there's no quick, all-purpose answer. Determining just what type and amount of coverage you need depends on your financial situation, your goals for the future, and your family circumstances.

For most of us, that means taking care of the big risks, including your life, your health, your home, and your car - in roughly that order. Sounds simple, right? Except that many people wind up spending more money than they should on coverage they don't need.

Here are a few of the more common types of insurance coverage that you can probably do without:

1. Children. Life insurance is designed to protect surviving family members if a breadwinner dies. And, while losing a child is every parent's nightmare, kids don't have debts or dependents and, therefore, any liabilities. So, why do they need "10-cents-a-day" life insurance coverage?

Happily, the chances of a child dying are quite slim, which makes buying a juvenile policy an emotional and, ultimately, costly bet for most people. Your money would be better spent on covering the adults in the family.

And, don't be tempted by a guarantee of future insurability. Take out a policy now, you'll hear, and your kids won't have to risk being denied coverage if they develop a chronic illness sometime in the future. It may sound tempting, particularly if you have a family history of diabetes or heart disease but, again, there are better options.

2. Accidents. Unless you're working as a stunt man or racing cars for a living, the odds of you dying in an accident are actually fairly low. Insuring against this eventuality often costs more than the premiums on a term life policy, which would cover you no matter how you die.

Major catastrophes such as car wrecks and fires are usually covered under other policies you're likely to hold. And, if you're killed on the job, your employer would be on the hook. Stick with a broader life policy which focuses on the event of your death, not on how it happened.

3. Identities. While you should be vigilant to ensure that someone doesn't steal your confidential information online, identity theft policies, usually sold as an add-on to house or condo insurance, aren't likely to help much, says the Public Interest Advocacy Centre. In fact, much of the coverage available is already provided free to most consumers, although many may not realize it, the Centre reports.

Given the zero-liability policies of major credit card issuers and because debit card losses are generally reimbursed, identity theft insurance for credit or debit card losses is superfluous in most cases, PIAC advises.

As well, since its major benefits - payment for time off work to resolve messy identity theft issues, as well as legal assistance - are capped at such low recovery levels, identity-theft coverage is generally not worthwhile.

4. Warranties. An extended warranty gives you some protection in case your purchase breaks down after the manufacturer's warranty runs out. It can easily add 30% to the price of goods, particularly electronics. Is it worth it?

Well, it depends on the length of the original manufacturer's warranty. If it's for one year and the extended warranty is for two, you're really only receiving one extra year of protection for the cost.

If you're doing your shopping at close-out vendors, which generally just supply you with a replacement product, you may want the comfort of extra coverage however.

Many credit cards give extended warranty coverage to customers who purchase a product using their credit card. Check with your provider to learn more about what they offer.

5. Cars. Consider dropping collision and/or comprehensive coverage if you own an older vehicle. You'll only recoup the book value of the vehicle, which is often lower than you think, if it's totalled in an accident.

As a rule of thumb, it's probably not cost-effective to continue insuring cars worth less than 10 times the amount you expect to pay in premiums, warns the Insurance Information Institute. With most cars, you should approach this limit after five or six years. Understand, however, that if you eliminate this coverage, you'll have to look after accident repairs or replacement if the car is stolen.

6. Flights. Again, this is very expensive comfort. Although the odds vary depending on how much you fly, your chances of getting killed in a plane crash are much lower than of you getting hit by lightning. Even then, the odds are that you'll survive the crash. And, if you don't, the airline will likely compensate your family.

In fact, you may already have flight insurance, assuming you purchased your plane ticket with a credit card. Some credit card companies provide basic coverage just for charging your ticket on their card. And, you can often supplement this for a fairly modest premium when compared with what's available in airports.

Five websites help you save money

2010-02-25T23:47:00.000-08:00

http://www.smartcookies.com/

freeparentstuff.ca/

www.freecycle.org/

www.craigslist.com

www.redflagdeals.com/

Existing customers call TELUS to negotiate your cost

2010-02-25T23:35:00.000-08:00

Telus is having a loyal customer sale....they are dropping their land line cost to 16.95 plus taxes.......so if you use Telus, call this number to get the sale....1-866-429-8144.

Find a Family Physician doctor in Canada

2010-02-25T23:29:00.001-08:00

https://www.cpsbc.ca/index.php?q=node/263

Find out the caller's information

2010-02-25T22:22:00.000-08:00

http://whocalled.us/

find out what kind of RAM is your computer using?

2010-02-25T13:25:00.001-08:00

http://www.memoryx.net/

check fuel consumption rates for your cars or before purchase

2010-02-25T13:21:00.001-08:00

http://oee.rncan.gc.ca/transportation/personal-vehicles-initiative.cfm

Online shopping coupon codes

2010-02-25T13:16:00.001-08:00

http://www.retailmenot.com/

Find out the caller's information

2010-02-25T13:06:00.001-08:00

http://whocalled.us/

figure out Made For Adsense websites and filter them out from your web site

2010-02-25T12:50:00.001-08:00

http://www.adsblacklist.com/

Canadian pay as you go / prepaid SIM cards for travellers

2010-02-25T11:58:00.001-08:00

Canadian pay as you go / prepaid SIM cards for travellers

May 9th, 2008

Because I write a lot of posts related to phones, especially Canadian cell phones, I often get asked about SIM card options for people travelling to Canada. Here is the little that I know Please feel free to correct me if I’ve made any errors!

First of all, if you have an unlocked GSM phone, make sure that it runs on the North America 850 and/or 1900 bands (unlike the 900 and 1800 bands in Europe and many other places). If you have a tri-band or quad-band phone, you are OK.

Unlike many other places in the world, SIM cards don’t hang on popular Canadian retailers’ racks. Not only that, but the per minute and entry costs are relatively bad. So get ready to spend more than you would elsewhere and note that getting a SIM card isn’t exactly easy as pie.

Also, Rogers owns the entire GSM network, so only Rogers, Fido, and many small players (some to be mentioned later) that rent Rogers bandwidth have SIM cards. Telus, Bell, Virgin, Koodo, and many others use a different network without SIM cards and thus force you to use their phones.

Your options to buy just a SIM card include:

Walk into a Rogers retail location (if there is one near where you are going in Canada) and ask to buy a SIM card for $25 (Update: someone has reported that this is now $40 including $10 of airtime). They don’t advertise this.

Find a SIM card for Rogers or Fido pay as you go / prepaid on eBay or Craigslist. You will pay between $10 and $30 CAD for the SIM card, but sometimes they have some airtime included. Remember to either leave enough time for shipping or be prepared to meet up with someone in person.

Look for a Speak Out Wireless or Petro Canada SIM card from someone else in Canada on this forum.

Note that with all options above, airtime is extra unless stated. In Canada, local pay as you go airtime costs between 20 and 40 cents per minute.

If you do not already have a cell phone, your best bet is to buy a phone + SIM combination (which dominates Canada) not from the big guy Rogers, but from the 7-Eleven convenience store or the Petro Canada gas station. You still have to pay between $50 and $75 for the lowest priced phone, plus airtime. Having an existing phone and buying a SIM is much better. If you must go this route, try and find some Canadian friends who could use your phone + SIM after you’re done with it. 7-Eleven and Petro Canada’s services do have the best per minute rates, and their airtime lasts the longest before expiring, so take some solace.

Travelling to both the USA and Canada? Consider getting one SIM card for each country. Canadian SIM cards have awful US roaming prices. US SIM cards have slightly better Canada roaming prices, but they’re still quite steep

Making long distance calls while in Canada? National long distance call rates in Canada are not much more than the local per minute rates, but if you are doing much national calling or making international cards, buy a phone card (where you dial a local number and then the service prompts you to enter the long distance number) from a grocery or convenience store or sign up with an online service like justdial.ca. The reason for this is that international rates on Canadian cell phones are usually much worse than paying local per minute charges + the phone card charges.

from: http://www.theblog.ca/page/12

You may call your credit card company to stop sending you credit card cheques

2010-02-25T11:53:00.000-08:00

call the number on the back of your card or statement.

Recycle your used oil containers and products

2010-02-25T11:48:00.001-08:00

http://www.usedoilrecycling.com/en

Free antenna free HDTV

2010-01-05T09:10:00.000-08:00

You don't have to pay the cable company to get HDTV programs. you can get free HDTV signals over the air and it's free! you can even make the antenna by yourself! see the links:
http://members.shaw.ca/hdtvantenna/

or google "free HDTV"

Swagbucks is not scam, how do I earn the SBs?

2009-12-27T01:00:00.000-08:00

   It's not wise to search on it dedicatedly only for earn SB, because it does not give you SB for each search.
Usually I will surf many websites daily, so I put the URL of my daily websites into SB's search bar, search it, then bookmark the search result page.
   Everyday when I surf my websites, I click the bookmarked pages which means making swagbucks.com search it for me once before I surf it, this way you earn SBs without wasting too much time.
   Click below image to register on swagbucks.com for FREE!

make money with Twitter

2009-12-24T15:52:00.000-08:00

some websites doing Twitter advertising:
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Effective thank-you letter really helps

2009-12-22T08:24:00.000-08:00

A simple thank-you letter after a job interview can influence the interviewer's decision making effectively.
The reality is the majority of job applicants fail to send thank-you letters after their interview. So few job applicants send thank-you letters that you automatically stand out if you do.

The letter will let you reemphasize your interest in the position and the company, and more strongly emphasize a certain skill or experience.

Finally, your thank-you letter will reinforce the interviewer's memory of you and your meeting. The letter could be the trigger that will prompt the interviewer to take immediate action and decide in your favour.

what to say in a thank-you letter:

1. Thank your interviewer for taking the time to interview you.

2. Thank the interviewer for any specific things they did on your behalf.

3. Touch again upon the key points you made in your interview.

4. Expand upon or clarify responses you felt were weak.

5. Thank your interviewer.

Be very seriouswith this letter demonstrating your written communication skills. As with any written self-marketing document, it needs to be flawless. So make sure to review, proof and assess the document carefully before sending it out.

It's really worth the writing which makes the difference between the job going to you or someone else.

saved $40 in buying a prepaid cellphone

2009-12-17T22:30:00.000-08:00

we planned to buy a TELUS prepaid cellphone Samsung M220 to replace current one we are using, we went to Telus store first, their price is $69.99 before tax, a lady calculated for us it would be $117 including tax and everything else(to be exact it's $35 activation fee), I remembered user can swap device online only for $10, I asked the staff and they acknowledged.
we changed mind and decided to go shopping at FutureShop because it has "price match" policy, the cell phone price is $69.99 too.we met a good-hearted salesman in FutureShop, he told us: BestBuy always tries to beat us on price,take a look there. we went to BestBuy, it is $59.99, we bought the Samsung M220 and did a "device replacement" online at mytelusmobility.com for only $10. the total we paid was $77.

price comparison websites for Canadian

2009-12-12T21:59:00.000-08:00

http://shop.ca.msn.com/

http://www.pricegrabber.ca/

http://www.pricenetwork.ca/

http://www.shopbot.ca/

http://www.shoptoit.ca/

http://pricecanada.com/

http://redflagdeals.pricecanada.com/

http://www.dealextreme.com/
http://www.calibex.com/Products--zz100zB4z5---html
http://www.pricebat.ca/

Deactivated cell phones are required to still work for emergency 911 calls

2009-12-09T11:33:00.000-08:00

Deactivated phones are required to still work for emergency 911 calls and there is no charge for making such a call. This might seem like a good deal, but the 911 call-takers do not recommend this, as they receive no information about the caller -- such as location.

Stores with price matching policy in Canada

2009-12-07T23:23:00.000-08:00

Online Store	Price Match Policy/Exclusions	Full Policy
BestBuy.ca	110% Price match - Within 30 days* on lower prices advertised by authorized dealers located in Canada, including prices advertised on the Internet. *14 day exlusion for items such as computers, monitors, digital cameras, printers, portable DVD players, etc. (as shown on website.)	Full Details
CompuSmart.com	100% Price match - If you find an advertised price in Canadian dollars on the internet for a product with stock from any authorized Canadian dealer located in Canada that is lower than our price, we will gladly match it at time of purchase or within 14 days of purchase.	Full Details
FutureShop.ca	110% Price match - We will beat lower prices advertised by authorized dealers located in Canada, including prices advertised on the Internet. If, within 30 days of purchasing an item from Future Shop or FUTURESHOP.ca, you find the same product advertised at a lower price, we will gladly refund you 110% of the difference. 14 day exlusion for items such as computers, monitors, digital cameras, printers, portable DVD players, etc. (as shown on website.)	Full Details
NCIX.com	100% Price match - Prices considered for Price Match must be IN STOCK and available as a NEW item at a retail business or a web based store, with full e-commerce functionality, a valid SSL certificate and credit card verification.	Full Details
OfficeDepot.ca	100% Price match - Find a lower price at any other office product or consumer electronic supplier within 14 days after your Office Depot purchase.	Full Details
Sears.ca	100% Price match- We'll match any competitor's advertised price for identical merchandise offered in Sears catalogues and on http://www.sears.ca within 30 days of purchase.	Full Details
Sportmart.ca	100% Price match - Find a lower price advertised by another Canadian retailer on the exact product we are selling (including color and size) Please note: When price matching other stores, we cannot offer any further discounts, including $10 VIP offer, and VIPCASH, or free shipping (unless competitor also offers free shipping).	Full Details
Staples.ca	110% Price match - On lower prices from authorized dealer (list provided on weblink) now or within 14 days of your purchase. We'll match it PLUS give you 10% of the difference as a credit toward your purchase. (Maximum $50 credit)	Full Details

110%
Staples Business Depot
Future Shop
Canadian Tire
Best Buy Canada
HomeDepot
Hakim Optical
Kitchen Stuff Plus
Apple Store Canada
The Brick

105%
Sleep Country Canada

100%
PJ's Petsmart
NCIX.com
Vibe Computers
London Drugs
Toys R Us
Sears
Zellers
HBC
Office Depot
ShopRBC
Wal-mart
Dangeo.com
Save-On-Foods
Superstore
Eglobal Computers

Most searched Google terms 2009

2009-12-02T15:10:00.000-08:00

Fastest Rising (Global)

michael jackson

facebook

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twitter

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dantri.com.vn

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Fastest Rising in Entertainment (Global)

michael jackson

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peliculas id

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Fastest Rising in Food & Drink (Global)

acai berry

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クックパッド

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Fastest Falling (Global)

beijing 2008

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Fastest Rising in Sports (Global)

real madrid

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2009-11-29T23:17:00.000-08:00

Identity theft

protect your identity,money and credit
Identity theft facts:

thieves might pick up your crumbled credit card receipts
the number of identity theft victims is growing
you may not know immediately when your identity is stolen until very serious subsequences happen.
victims are most vulnerable in daily transactions
one way of caution is ordering one free credit report each year
the majority of identity thefts are corrupted employees of companies and government
the most important identity to you is your SIN
thieves may get your personal information by phishing emails.

How thieves steal?
their goal is to get your real name, SIN, DOB, so they can fraudulently obtain credit, merchandise/services. methods they use:

insider interloping
wallet whisking
mail mulling
skimming
dumpster diving
shoulder surfing
internet intruding
spamming/phishing emailing

Protect yourself:

Put your SIN at safe place
guard your credit card/wallet always
don't throw receipts/statement without processing, you may need shredder
avoid share personal information online or on phone especially when you receive calls
be cautious when using public phones, ATMs.
Call credit company before traveling

How to detect if you are victimized?

check credit card statement/transactions history frequently, to see if there is any suspicious transactions.
you miss credit card statements
creditors call you to collect debts that are not yours

What to do if you become a victim?

report to police ASAP, ask a copy of criminal report.
contact the fraud department of each of the two major credit bureaus to report identity theft; ask for a "fraud alert" to be placed on your file and that no new credit be given without your approval
contact the security departments of creditors,lenders and merchants with whom you do businesses;ask for your account to be closed; put passwords on new accounts you open.
close the stolen bank account
keep records of all written and oral correspondence.
consider hiring an attorney to help you facilitate the process
file an affidavit of forgery with police or unauthorized use with all companies that have questionable charges

Important resources:

Government departments
Office of the Privacy Commissioner
www.privcom.gc.ca

The financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada
www.fintrac.gc.ca

Credit Bureaus:
Equifax Canada Inc.
Consumer relations Department
Box 190 Jean Talon Station
Montreal, Quebec H1S 2Z2
Tel: 514-493-2314 or 1-800-465-7166
Fax: 514-355-8502
http://www.equifax.ca

TransUnion Canada
Consumer Relations Centre
P.O.Box 338 LCD1
Hamilton, Ontario L8L 7W2
Tel: 416-609-2070
Fax: 416-609-1994
http://www.tuc.ca

For Quebec:
TransUnion(EcoGroup)
1600 Henri Bourassa Boul QUest
Suite 210
Montreal Quebec H3M 3E2

Found a good giveaway website

2009-11-24T23:47:00.000-08:00

this is all for Canadians: Canadian contest & Giveaways

http://www.cancontests.com/

99 High Paying Keywords: The Secret Is Out!

2008-08-01T22:22:00.000-07:00

Incorporating high paying keywords into your site is critical to maximizing your income. Who has the time to figure it all out? How much are you willing to pay for this type of information? The secret is out: Here are 99 keywords you can use with payouts averaging $2-$100 per click:
1. Structured settlements
2. Mesothelioma
3. Acne
4. Life Insurance
5. Death Insurance
6. Bextra
7. Asbestos
8. Car Insurance
9. Dental Plans
10. Private Jets
11. Debt Consolidation
12. Credit Cards
13. Rewards Cards
14. Equity Loans
15. Equity Line Credit
16. Loans
17. Mortgages
18. Pay Day Loans
19. Cash Advance
20. Bankruptcy
21. Reduce Debt
22. Refinance
23. Jet Charter
24. Vioxx
25. Wrongful death
26. Legal Advice
27. Taxes
28. Investing
29. Bonds
30. Online Trading
31. IRA Rollover
32. Refinance Quotes
33. Adult Education
34. Distance Learning
35. Alcohol Treatment
36. Rehab
37. Drug Rehab
38. Spyware
39. Cell Phone Plans
40. Calling Cards
41. VOIP
42. Weight Loss
43. Canadian Pharmacy
44. Depression
45. Spam Filter
46. Lasik
47. Facelift
48. Teeth Whitening
49. Annuity
50. Anti Virus Protection
51. Adult Diaper
52. Free Credit Report
53. Credit Score
54. Satellite
55. Anti Spam Software
56. Dedicated Hosting
57. Domain Name
58. Need Money
59. Bachelor Degree
60. Master Degree
61. Doctorate Degree
62. Work at Home
63. Quick Book
64. Extra Money
65. Eloan
66. Malpractice Lawyer
67. Lenox China
68. Cancer
69. Payperclick
70. Personal Injury Attorney
71. Lexington Law
72. Video Conferencing
73. Transfer Money
74. Windstar Cruise
75. Casinos Online
76. Term Life
77. Online Banking
78. Borrow Money
79. Low Interest Credit Cards
80. Personal Domain Name
81. Cellular Phone Rental
82. Internet Broker
83. Trans Union
84. Cheap Hosting
85. University Degrees Online
86. Online Marketing
87. Consolidate
88. Helpdesk Software
89. Web Host
90. Homeowner's Insurance
91. Yellow Page Advertising
92. Travel Insurance
93. Register Domain
94. Credit Counseling
95. Email Hosting
96. Business Credit
97. Consumer Credit
98. Blue Cross
99. Laptop Computer
Actual payouts vary depending on whose PPC program you belong to and on the amount that has been bid per click by advertisers. Still, the savvy web administrator will take good care to incorporate some of these key words and reap results higher than they ever expected.

Job Interview Answer: Why Were You Fired?

2008-07-09T13:39:00.001-07:00

Job Interview Answer: Why Were You Fired?
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Fired from your job? Don't know what to say in an interview? Career expert and author, Joyce Lain Kennedy, shares her twelve best job interview answers to the question "Why were you fired?"
Joyce Lain Kennedy is the nation's first syndicated careers columnist. Her work is distributed by Tribune Media Services and appears in more than 100 newspapers and Web sites. In addition, Joyce is author of eight career-related books including Job Interviews for Dummies, where you can read additional excellent interview advice, Cover Letters for Dummies and Resumes for Dummies.
Joyce Lain Kennedy's sample answers to the interview question "Why were you fired?"
Being cut loose was a blessing in disguise. Now I have an opportunity to explore jobs that better suit my qualifications and interests. My research suggests that such an opportunity may be the one on your table. Would you like to hear more about my skills in working with new technology?
My competencies were not the right match for my previous employer's needs but it looks like they'd be a good fit in your organization. In addition to marketing and advertising, would skills in promotion be valued here?
Although circumstances caused me to leave my first job, I was very successful in school and got along well with both students and faculty. Perhaps I didn't fully understand my boss's expectations or why he released me so quickly before I had a chance to prove myself.
The job wasn't working out so my boss and I agreed that it was time for me to move on to a position that would show a better return for both of us. So here I am, ready to work.
After thinking about why I left, I realize I should have done some things differently. That job was a learning experience and I think I'm wiser now. I'd like the chance to prove that to you.
A new manager came in and cleaned house in order to bring in members of his old team. That was his right but it cleared my head to envision better opportunities elsewhere.
Certain personal problems, which I now have solved, unfortunately upset my work life. These problems no longer exist and I'm up and running strong to exceed expectations in my new job.
I wanted my career to move in a different direction, and I guess my mental separation set up the conditions that led to my departure. But by contrast, the opportunity we're discussing seems to be made for me and I hope to eventually grow into a position of responsibility.
I usually hit it off very well with my bosses, but this case was the exception that proved my rule of good relationships. We just didn't get on well. I'm not sure why.
My job was offshored to India. That's too bad because people familiar with my work say it is superior and fairly priced.
I outlasted several downsizings but the last one included me. Sign of the times, I guess.
I was desperate for work and took the wrong job without looking around the corner. I won't make that mistake again. I'd prefer an environment that is congenial, structured and team-oriented, where my best talents can shine and make a substantial contribution.
Kennedy also says, "Practice in advance what you'll say. Then keep it brief, keep it honest and keep it moving." That way, you'll get past the sticky issue of getting fired and can move on to your skills and why you're qualified for the job.

Job Interview Answer: Why Are You Leaving Your Job?

2008-07-09T13:00:00.000-07:00

Job Interview Answer: Why Are You Leaving Your Job?
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One of the questions that is typically asked in an interview is "Why are you leaving your job?" or "Why did you leave your job?" if you have already moved on. If you were fired from your job, use these answers to respond. If you left of your own accord, review these suggestions on how best to answer and tailor your response to meet your particular situation. Be direct and focus your interview answer on the future, especially if your leaving wasn't under the best of circumstances.
Don't Badmouth Your Boss
Regardless of why you left, don't speak badly about your previous employer. The interviewer may wonder if you will be bad-mouthing his company next time you're looking for work. I once interviewed a person who told me that her last employer was terrible. They didn't pay her enough, the hours were awful and she hated the job. That company happened to be my company's biggest, and most important, customer. And there is no way I would have hired someone who felt that way, justified or not, about our valuable client. So, she gave up any opportunity of getting the job as soon as she answered the "Why did you leave?" question.
Prepare answers to typical job interview questions, like this one, in advance. Practice your responses so you sound positive, and clear, about your circumstances and your goals for the future.
Sample answers to the interview question "Why did you leave your job?
I found myself bored with the work and looking for more challenges. I am an excellent employee and I didn't want my unhappiness to have any impact on the job I was doing for my employer.
There isn't room for growth with my current employer and I'm ready to move on to a new challenge.
I'm looking for a bigger challenge and to grow my career and I couldn't job hunt part time while working. It didn't seem ethical to use my former employer's time.
I was laid-off from my last position when our department was eliminated due to corporate restructuring.
I'm relocating to this area due to family circumstances and left my previous position in order to make the move.
I've decided that is not the direction I want to go in my career and my current employer has no opportunities in the direction I'd like to head.
After several years in my last position, I'm looking for an company where I can contribute and grow in a team-oriented environment.
I am interested in a new challenge and an opportunity to use my technical skills and experience in a different capacity than I have in the past.
I recently received my degree and I want to utilize my educational background in my next position.
I am interested in a job with more responsibility, and I am very ready for a new challenge.
I left my last position in order to spend more time with my family. Circumstances have changed and I'm more than ready for full-time employment again.
I am seeking a position with a stable company with room for growth and opportunity for advancement.
I was commuting to the city and spending a significant amount of time each day on travel. I would prefer to be closer to home.
To be honest, I wasn't considering a move, but, I saw this job posting and was intrigued by the position and the company. It sounds like an exciting opportunity and an ideal match with my qualifications.
This position seemed like an excellent match for my skills and experience and I am not able to fully utilize them in my present job.
The company was cutting back and, unfortunately, my job was one of those eliminated.

5 Ways to Create or Convert into Mobile Phone Website

2008-06-12T00:40:00.000-07:00

People hooked to internet via their mobile phones is on the rise but only few websites offer mobile compatible format of their websites. Do you want to offer mobile version of your website or blog?
Don’t worry, this does not invlove learning any programming laguage or formatting/recreating your exsiting computer based website.
Here are few tools that will make this creation or conversion easier than expected. Your website is designed for screens 15″ or greater, these tools let you make mobile website for screens 3″ or less.
1. Google’s Conversion Utility - This is as simple as it gets. Just need to enter the URL of your website, check the option for ‘No Images’ if you do not want images to appear, then click on ‘GO’ button.
Mobile version of your website will pop up, add the link to your faovrites for browsing website on mobile. You can even insert Google Mobile Ads to earn some money.
2. Zinadoo - Using this web service you can easily create, publish and share you mobile website. Besides you can also colour the website, create a page that site visitors can email you from or request that you call/email them back, create a guestbook page, create a comments page and much more.
3. Winksite - Winksite is mobile Website builder that also includes RSS-driven content deployment and mobile-tuned community features such as forum, chat, and polls. No need to install software, do everything online. You also monetize your website with Google Mobile Adsense.
4. MobiSiteGalore - Let you build websites that will work consistently across all mobile phones as they 100% comply with W3C’s mobile web standards. You can host website wherever you want. This service is completely FREE and is supported by donations.
5. MoFuse - Yse your RSS feed to power your mobile blog. Design your mobile blog with WYSIWYG editor. Automatically redirect your mobile visitors to your mobile blog. You can also enroll in revenue sharing program and earn 50% of all advertising profits using Google AdSense Mobile and AdMob.
Now getting hooked to your website or blog on mobile phone wont be that difficult. I am sure above tools will help you create your place on mobile web, what say?

Create Mobile Website : Make Your Site Looks Unique

2008-06-10T22:28:00.000-07:00

Create Mobile Website : Make Your Site Looks Unique

March 21st, 2008
In this crowded world, you will be noticed only when you are unique. An individual should build up their own style and should make people feel their existence, the same way he should try his level best to give his or her organization a unique look. Whether, you are in online or offline business, competition is everywhere. Your company is your trademark and it should have some distinguish feature which should look very different. Your personality should match up to your company and vice versa. Presentation is very essential these days. If you owe a website then it should be quite presentable. Today, there is custom website solution will help you out to make your website look attractive.
Beautiful things catch ones eyeball. If the thing is catchy then a person will feel to stop and glare it. A thing which is not attractable goes unnoticed and upraised. To make your site catchy it is very important to work on designing. Business owners usually do not understand the language of web designing. It is not their cup of tea. Custom website solution will only make your website popular. A web designer can only make your website trendy and noticeable. Businesses may hire freelance custom website designers or attain the services of a company specializing in this field. Initially, a design quote is agreed upon. Business owner should make the web designer understood the goal and ambition of his site. He should sit beside the designer and plan things in a planned and systematic way. He creates many dummy sites and ultimately sticks to one. Custom web solution will make your website attractable and catchy.
The website should be very appealing and its colour, pictures should attract the audience. A beautifully designed website is capable of dragging more and more visitors. Custom website solution designers work on graphics, HTML codes, and flash animations. The website should not look hazy and people should understand what message the site is throwing. Web designing is a brain storming job and requires lot of patience and dedication. With the upcoming of internet, the demand of web designers is increasing day by day. Many institutions are coming up with designing course. It is a very lucrative job and individuals are craving for it. To become an expert web designer, a person need to study and experiment a lot. He should possess a creative mind. Only a creative person can shine in this field.
A proper website analytics solution should, at the very minimum level, provide feedback on website activity, visitor information, browsers, website traffic origin, search keywords and referrers. Whether your organization is big or small, it is very important that the site look unique in all respect. So, every company should work quite hard on web designing. Good designed site brings profit to the company. People will visit a well designed site again and again. If your site becomes the most favorite one among the surfers then only your organization will reach the zenith. So, work very hard in respect of content and design. Custom website solution will definitely invite more and more traffic to your site.
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Create a Mobile Device WebsiteMarch 17th, 2008
Mobile Devices like the BlackBerry and Pocket PC are becoming ever more popular. People are moving away from the office so that they can become more productive.
As this trend continues it becomes even more popular for the webmaster or business to have a website that is friendly to a mobile device.
It’s best to retain those web users and maybe even gain a few new one in the process. Website’s specifically engineered for mobile devices do just that. Why can’t mobile devices use the same website as pc’s and mac’s?
Well the main reason is that the pages are way to large. Most websites are made to be viewed at a 1024×768 resolution or at least 800×600. Well the BlackBerry 8730e has a resolution of 320×240. It’s the equivalent of looking at a map through a pinhole.
So what needs to be done? We need to lower the resolution of the web page. Because we can’t expect 90% of your users that are on PC’s to look at a tiny website on their screen we need to create a duplicate site.
If you are running your site on an apache web server chances are that it has cpanel and in cpanel there is a create subdomain icon/text.
Creating Subdomain on IIS Server is a little more tricky that on Apache. First you must create a folder in the inetpub called mobile. Then you need to add new website by right clicking My Computer going to Manage and then Services and Then IIS then Web Sites. Create a new website naming it Mobile Site, then make sure that the properly / Home Directory Tab is showing the contents of the mobile folder. Then go to the control panel and select network devices and right click your network connection and go to properties. Then click the advanced button and make sure the tab is on IP Settings. Add an IP address (a new one not the same one as your other site) and then save all that.
Now you need to NAT the incoming request for mail.yoursite.com to that internal ip address. I may have skipped a step or two but i thing i have all that covered. If you have questions just google “Subdomain Setup IIS Tutorial”
Now back to what we where talking about earlier, making a few pages specifically for the mobile device browsers You need to create at least 4 different pages
* Email Directory* Phone Directory* Location* About
If your organization is not that large you can probably compress Email / Phone directory into 1 contact page.
These pages need to be minimal. Minimal text, minimal tables, minimal pictures ect. Also NO FRAMES, NO JAVASCRIPT, and NO FLASH as most mobile device browsers can’t read any of those.
Assuming that everything has wen ‘t well you should have a mobile friendly website that can be viewed by any user anywhere. Make sure to post a link on your main page linking to the Mobile Page, and give it out to your customers as well.
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Webaroo has launched a mobile Web site for SMS GupShupFebruary 8th, 2008
Webaroo has launched a mobile Web site for SMS GupShup, its popular free group SMS service.
Webaroo claims that the new mobile Web site’s user interface (UI) is intuitive, easy to use, and form-fitted for the phone screen, making accessing and reading content a pleasurable experience.The mobile Web site allows users to perform a host of actions on their mobile phones. Once signed in, users have access to their accounts, and can create, add, or modify their profile, group, and subscribers. They can also search, browse, discover, and subscribe to content, and post text and picture messages. The mobile Web site also allows users to share favorite groups with buddies.
Meanwhile, the SMS GupShup mobile Web site is accessible on any phone that is data-enabled. To access the SMS GupShup mobile Web site on their phones, users need to login to the url: http://m.smsgupshup.com.
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Create Mobile Website : Mobile technology is revolutionizingJanuary 30th, 2008
Mobile technology is revolutionizing the way we access information. Mobile technology displays information relevant to the individuals physical location. This creates a whole new world of interaction possibilities. It is estimated that by 2010 half of the world will have access to the internet via a mobile device. This will make the mobile web a more essential part of our daily lives.
If you have not already done so, register the .mobi version of your particular domain name. .mobi domains are intended for websites that will be viewed on cell phones and other mobile devices. Most .mobi sites are short abstracts of your current website. When someone visits your website via a mobile device, they are redirected to the .mobi version. Access to your information is now quick and easy.
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Mobile devices are the future of the InternetJanuary 10th, 2008
How would your website look on a hand held device? Is it easy to navigate? Is the most important information readily available to your visitors? Is your website “mobile Web” ready?
Ten years ago most small business owners didn’t have a website and probably didn’t see the need for one. Now, a business without a website is considered second rate at best. A website is a necessity for doing business in the 21st century. Also a necessity in the 21st century is a website that can be easily viewed on a hand held device.
According to the latest statistics, only 11% of Americans are getting their news and information using the browser in their mobile phone. That doesn’t seem too impressive until you look at the enormous popularity of Apple’s new iPhone and realize that “the times, they are a changing.” In the next few years, the popularity of surfing the net on your mobile Web is going to skyrocket.
Mobile devices are the future of the Internet. According to a November 27, 2007 article in the New York Times, “More than 30 companies have signed up for the Open Handset Alliance from Google, which aims to bring the wide-open development environment of the Internet to mobile devices.” If Google is getting involved in this effort to broaden the use of the Internet on hand held devices, you can be sure that this is not just a passing trend.
The incredible popularity of the iPhone is leading the way to a new website platform for businesses. As the Web technologies for mobile devices continue to improve, more and more people are going to be using their iPhone or Blackberry to connect to the Internet. However, even though the improved Internet navigation capabilities of the iPhone make it easier for users to connect to the Internet, there is still one big problem with mobile devices. Small screens make for difficult viewing.
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Build a Mobile Web Site without ProgrammingJanuary 3rd, 2008
There are mandatory rules mentioned all across the web that you cannot just ignore if you intend to make mobile pages that will make its way to 1.6 Billion mobile phone screens around the world today. These rules once followed, are suppose to benefit page owners and page users alike or give everybody a good mobile existence and experience.
If you read about and aware yourself of these rules, you will most likely realize that it is actually simpler to just forget everything about mobile pages and start ignoring the buzz about WAP or dotMobi than to start complying with them. But if you believe with other big and small businesses, pay-per-clicks and big brands that the future traffic lies on mobile internet, you have no choice but to learn the rules that are enumerated below and quoted from a blogpage on dotMobi.
1. XHTML tags for your mobile profile
- You ought to have a tag for your mobile landing page to signify the XHTML nature of your site. XHTML is the preferred language for mobile web browsers (just in case you did not know) and this language gives mobile browsers the signal as to what kind of behavior your site wants the consumer to experience. Mobile sites not implementing this rule will be turned off with due notice.
2. Strictly No Frames
- Frames in some cases, screw up or break mobile browsers and produces a bad mobile experience for the users. They also make navigation around a mobile site more difficult for users. Mobile sites not implementing this rule will be turned off with due notice.
3. myname.mobi should be the landing page
- This rule exists for the practical reason that consumers on the go do not have much chance to remember lengthy addresses or even type lots of characters on a zero to nine keypad. A dotMobi page is supposed to guarantee that users need not worry about what comes before the name (www.something Or wap.something) and feed the requested mobile pages quickly and dependably. Mobile sites not implementing this rule will be turned off with due notice.
Now that you already know the rules, you already might be looking for ways to build mobile pages that are automatically compliant with these rules.
Making a mobile site has to be brain-dead simple nowadays for there already exist platforms that actually allow you to build your own mobile pages even when you don’t really know anything about XHTML.
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Create Mobile Website : Mobile Website MarketingDecember 3rd, 2007
Now is the right time to market websites via the mobile Internet. The market is relatively new and there are only a handful of competitors. Making a quick move now could help businesses establish dominance in the market leaving the competition trailing behind.The days of SMS marketing are numbered. Mobile marketing is no longer limited to just sending out blanket SMS messages to scores of users with the hope that some might be interested. The mobile Internet brings the same flexibility to hand held devices as the World Wide Web brought to PCs.
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Create Mobile Website : How to Create Mobile Website?September 18th, 2007
soon, I am going to write some tutorials about how to create mobile websites? creating websites for mobiles is very easy task if you are already creating websites for normal browsers. You just need to change your markup and layout for porting your current website to mobiles….
Please visit this page in in very near future.

What is RSS?

2008-05-03T00:01:00.000-07:00

RSS - Really Simple Syndication - What is it and How Do You Use It?
By Jennifer Kyrnin, About.com

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If you frequent Weblogs, you've seen the little XML icons inviting you to "syndicate this site", but what does that really mean? A long time ago, newspaper managers realized that if they could use articles and stories from other newspapers in their paper, they could garner more readers because they could cover a wider area than they could with just their own reporters. This is an example of how syndication can work in print.

Online, there are potentially millions of authors writing about millions of topics each day. It can be very difficult to keep track of without some type of automated system. And that's where RSS comes in. Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is an easy way for Web sites to share headlines and stories from other sites. Web surfers can use sophisticated news readers to surf these headlines using RSS aggregators.

A Brief History of RSS
RSS was first invented by Netscape, when they were trying to get into the portal business. They wanted an XML format (RSS .90) that would be easy for them to get news stories and information from other sites and have them automatically added to their site. They then came out with RSS .91 and dropped it when they decided to get out of the portal business.

UserLand Software picked up RSS .91 and continued to develop it, coming out with .92, .93, and .94. At the same time as UserLand, a non-commercial group picked up RSS and developed RSS 1.0 based on their interpretation of the original principles of RSS. They based RSS 1.0 on RDF and re-named it RDF Site Summary. UserLand was not happy with RSS 1.0, and continued development of their version of RSS (Really Simple Syndication), eventually releasing RSS 2.0.

Which Version of RSS To Use
and Does It Matter?
For the purposes of this article, no it doesn't. If you were going to build your own aggregator or a program to read RSS feeds, you would care, but that's not the point of this article.

Here are the basics of RSS (no matter what the version) (view sample RSS - right click or click and hold to open in a new window):

It is XML. This means it must be well-formed, include a prolog and DTD, and all elements must be closed.
The first element in the document is the element. This includes a mandatory version attribute.
The next element is the element. This is the main container for all RSS data.
The

How to manage multiple email addresses?

2008-04-29T21:38:00.000-07:00

For some reasons you applied many email addresses，but you may not have time to browse and manage these email boxes？but you don't want to give them up, but eventually you might forget them. what would you do？

1. set up forwarding function of your email，let it forward any incoming emails to the email address you often care。
2. If you really want to abandon some email address, set up the auto reply function, let senders know your formal email address you want to maintain.

make money/making money opportunity

2008-04-28T09:32:00.001-07:00

Always think bigger, broader and deeper, the opportunities are always there.

some free good stuff

2008-04-26T02:09:00.000-07:00

1. AOL and McAfee's free anti-virus software：
https://new.aol.com/sscweb/Controller.jpf?promo1=824227&promo2=824227&ncid=AOLCMP00300000001523
you only need to apply an AOL email。

2.malware removal tool：
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

3.Canadian tax filing software StudioTax, certified by CRA:
http://www.studiotax.com/en/main.htm
all CRA certified tax filing software：
http://www.netfile.gc.ca/software-e.html

3.more coming...

（use at your own risk）

make money online Google Adsense, you can do it

2008-04-25T22:09:00.000-07:00

1.You need to have your own websites，if not you can apply free web pages from http://www.blogger.com/ or http://pages.google.com/ ，here you need a Google account, actually an email address of gmail is OK，you can apply gmail from http://www.gmail.com/ 。

2.After you own a web site or free pages from above，go to http://www.google.com/adsense apply an Adsense account，use your gmail email as user name, you need to provide real information and URL of your website，Google will verify，usually send you an email to your registered email。

3. Follow the instructions in the approval email, after you set up successfully, you will get a piece of HTML code, save it to a safe place, you may embed it to your web pages later，and Google Ads will display on your web pages automatically!。you earn money if somebody clicks it. the things you need to do is try to improve traffic to your websites.