Rambo: fast and easy!

I've spoken of Ergo before and since then have become a huge fan of the software. Not only does this software combine Desktop Search and internet Search, but it acts as an awesome 3d Search Engine.

With visual search becoming the new big thing, I am waiting to see how Google want to join this race!

YouTube Videos

First let me say this, THANK YOU TURTLE SAYS. I still remember how I first came across this website, I was bored one day and then when I saw this site, I immediately began to enjoy myself on the internet. When I first stumbled upon TurtleSays.com, their joke of the day brought the biggest smile on my face. After that I continued on to their daily YouTube videos, and just like that an hour went by. So after all that I took a look at what else they have to offer, I then saw there photo of the day, when I saw that, the picture made my smile even bigger. Turtle Says is one site everybody should know about.

Race for the White House #3: I am your Father

I posted an episode of this yesterday, I want to follow thorough with the series... so time permitting, there will be more every day until this great parody is over.

Check out episode three where Clinton gets mean...


Race for the White House Episode 3: I am your Father on FunnyOrDie.com

Candidates Face the Force

As the polls close in Iowa, the candidates fight it out...

Me and my DVD.

The audio cassette and VHS are long gone... childhood memories, that are no longer in use. In this day and age, it's all about the DVD or Blu Ray, and no doubt, that will change in the next decade too.

When I think about travel, I always make sure I have a portable DVD player in reach. A flight or train journey is much shorter when entertainment is at hand. Sometimes and MP3 just won't cut it, and the opportunity to pick up a DVD to watch right before the flight is always there.

Portable DVD players come in all shapes and sizes now. No longer are they bulky or dependent on recharging every hour. You can easily enjoy a domestic US flight, or travel between European destinations without worrying that your charge will run out. I for one will never leave my house without my player - and the evolving world of technology will only mean I will need a new device soon!

Buzz Words

I'm addicted to my blogs, I love to read, and to write, unfortuantely, I don't have time to maintain or write my four blogs anywhere near as often as I would like to - but I have noticed something interesting about the techcrunch posts I read daily.

Tech goes in waves. A few months ago it was all about the iphone. Buzz surrounding the release, then the costs, change in price, European release, etc etc. That faded and everyone was worried about Facebook, Project Beacon and invasion of privacy. Once again, the fad has faded, and Techcrunch seems to be most concerned with Google.

Our field changes daily, and keeping yourself in the loop can be a full time job...

Time to get back to the RSS!

Trivia Fix Question of the Day!

How much sport can you handle?

Sports Trivia for the Men.

Flex those muscles and prove that you know shit!!

Holiday Time!

I have never been too good at buying gifts, be it for the holiday season, or birthdays... It's just not something I am good at. If it was up to me, everyone would post wish lists and make it that bit easier. This year, I think I have found the next best thing.

Be it Christmas gifts, or gifts for her, there is plenty to look at on Shopping.com, and they have an awesome selection of Men's Nike Shoes too, the selection of products they have on offer really blew me away.

This year, kids, friends and the whole family can be happy with the choices of gift I can find, everything from ipods to barbie dolls and no one can complain come Christmas day!!

ASP vs PHP

The world of programming is complex, and there is no end to the list of possibilities when it comes to choosing a language to program in. Sometimes, you will need to meet the needs of a client and write a script in a language you're not familiar with.

When looking for some help in this area, I found a site that describes the differences between ASP and PHP in a simple, easy to understand format.

The site shows the two codes next to each other, and is a solution for all those headaches!

Oh PageRank

Considering how much people talk about how little PageRank really means, a lot of fuss has been made over the last few weeks as Google updated their data centers and caused havoc reducing big names to minimal page ranks.

At the end of the day, we all care what Google think. They may not be the best search engine out there, but they are the industry standard. We don't "search" for things on the net anymore, we "Google" them.

A while back (late 2005), there was talking of getting rid of PageRank entirely, but this seems to have been shelved. Perhaps this re-shuffle is Google's way of hitting back at sites that behave in ways that piss them off, or perhaps we will start to see a more regular change in PR's.

Google has the power, it's not worth getting mad about it either. They say PR drops, it drops. They say it goes, it goes. There will be life after PageRank.

Hide that IP...!

One problem I have found with popular IP-hiding sites, is they too can end up being blocked. Being out of the US is great for travel experiences, but sucks when trying to access sites like Pandora.com that limit access to US users.

This morning I stumbled across (literally) www.hideyaip.com and it's awesome... works well, and I've got my Pandora back, for now!

Beatrome.com - your key to Rome

Looking for a place to stay in the Eternal City? Trouble finding the best accommodations in Rome? Look no further: BeatRome.com is your definitive guide for finding the right apartments, hotels and bed and breakfasts in Rome.

Choose the best solution for your stay in Rome by comparing prices, services and sightseeing for each apartment, hotel and bed and breakfast in the historical center of the city - and even get the exact distance of each resource from monuments like the Colosseum, the Pantheon or the Trevi Fountain.

The site is extremely clear and user-friendly: navigate the easy map of Rome, browse the constantly updated list of accommodations and choose the best place to stay while visiting Rome - then book securely online with your credit card or PayPal. So don't hesitate: BeatRome.com is your definitive guide for your apartment in Rome, hotel or bed and breakfast.

Being Stupid makes you look... well, stupid

TechCrunch have an excellent post about a possible lawsuit right here, but if I were them, I wouldn't be worried...

"oh hi sir... calling on behalf of the asten crutchen photo leading to tech erm website"

Sounds like a pro!

Ring Ring...!

The ability to download phone ringtones was the cellphone equivalent to being the dawn of web 2.0 for cellphones, then the networks took it one step further. Now we can listen to music as the phone rings, instead of that boring ring tone. Each network has a different name for this service, but whether it is cingular answer tones, or vzw ringback tones, we no longer have to be bored when waiting for the call to be picked up.

Many people worry about their mobile phone ringtones and want to make sure they stand out from the crowd. That Nokia tune or palm treo ringtones can all be different, infact, I change my 7100i blackberry ringtones so often that I sometimes forget it's my cell ringing!

It's music to our ears...!

Breckenridge Colorado real estate

Travel is one of those hobbies that I love and yet never get enough of. It's time consuming and sometimes costly, but worth every single cent. In Europe I have visited Amsterdam, London, Paris and Dublin, amongst many places, but a vacation in the US in my favorite of all.

Zoom it in a little bit more and my eyes land on Colorado, where the hills are snow topped and the resort of Breckenridge provides the perfect winter vacation, but when the snow dries and it's summer time, the watersports, town and mountains give the perfect city-country blend for a beautiful place to live. I can see myself being very happy in one of Breckenridge homes.

There are many options for Breckenridge real estate and Breckenridge condos and the search is much made easy with Breckenridge mls search and Breckenridge ski in ski out for sale options readily available.

The US has many beautiful spots, but Colorado's views and resorts are definitely somewhere I miss.

Bebo Everywhere!

Just the other day I was talking about social networking, and Facebook is always thought of as the pioneer of this technology, but it isn't true. There are many other sites out there that perform an excellent job at keeping people in touch with each other. Sometimes details on these lesser known sites can be hard to come by, but Bebo information doesn't need to be difficult to get. In some respects, Bebo offers features that other sites forget to offer, at that has lead to it's popularity in places such as Ireland.

As with any successful site, school and bosses want us to avoid being online all day and can sometimes limit access to sites. Unblocking Bebo doesn't have to be hard. Getting round the firewall or changing settings isn't just for internet geeks, and soon enough you can be back online communication with friends, and perhaps strangers too, but make sure to keep your social networking safe!

Shop Safe

We all have our favorite place to seek the best deals online. Some prefer the big name stores like amazon and buy.com, then there is the second hand option like ebay and half.com, then there is the beauty that is often forgotten of Craigslist.

Craigslist has often been somewhere I loved to look for offers, and to communicate with others, from the missed connections "you had to sit down in Subway on 3rd" to the apartment listings and and last minute sales.

The concern when buying from a stranger is always there too, but with some sense, we can always make sure to have our own form of buyer's protection. Avoiding scams at Craigslist doesn't need to be difficult. Be logical, follow wise practices, and most of the time your interaction will be with another honest internet user eager to go about their day. If all else fails, there is an Internet Fraud Complaint Center that will look after you.

Digital Picture Frames for All!

I am all about photography. I don't leave my house without a camera, but one drawback that digital age has, is the need to be proactive about printing the pictures. The days of waiting for holiday pictures to come back from the lab is well over, and we're all about the digital.

This is why I want to take the next step and get myself a digital picture frame, but at the same time, a good quality cheap digital picture frame but there are so many out there. I want to preserve those kodak moments, and enjoy the best of my photos too.

Now I know exactly where to start with digital picture frame reviews telling me exactly where I can get value for my money. They have products from Phillips, Kodak and many other suppliers and getting a cheap digital photo frame just got easier, now my best shots are on display and not just taking up space on my hard drive.

Money... that's what I want...

Money makes the world go round, right? We all use it, need it, want more... and then we don't actually use the paper - we opt for plastic. Personally, if I can't pay with credit card, I take my business elsewhere. There are cash back credit cards which offer an incentive. The more you spend, the more you get back. It kinda makes us feel less guilty when we drop that extra $50 on a night out. Other cards offer us different incentives.

Bankaholic has some great deals, they have the credit card suited to you, with options for a gas station credit card giving cashback on fuel purchases or even an air miles credit card for the frequent flier who wants to rack up those points for upgrades or free points.

However you want to get rewarded, there is an option out there for you. I love knowing that every $5 I spend on my card I get 'points' and one day, my dream vacation will be one step closer!