1and1 Hosting Package
Whoa, as Keanu Reeves would say, 1and1 hosting just sent me a welcoming package via snail mail. Now I'm not as seasoned as some of the webmasters out there, however I have used and am currently using more than one hosting provider.
As of today I have had experience using ServerPlace.net, HostGator, and most recently 1and1. Bar none my experience with 1and1 thus far has been heads and shoulders above the others. HostGator I dropped within the first 30 days because of their lack luster support attempts. ServerpLace.net has been providing me hosting for over a year now, but I'm still not 100% satisfied.
The 1and1 care package is simply amazing, especially for users new to the hosting scene. The packet details my coverage, contains a welcome letter, and a small book that details everything I would need to know about their control panel. It's only been about a month since I've been using them, but so far props to the peeps at 1and1, I may be switching all my hosting over.
I mention all of this on my own free will, but I also noticed that they are offering an affilaite program as well. Any friends of nails that are looking for some very inexpensive hosting and great service be sure and sign up through my referral link. 
Google Pages Themes
Google Pages is a great alternative for those looking to start publishing on the internet, but don't want to pay for server space. In addition, the tired Blogger themes and free Word Press hosting can be a little frustrating to get into and if youw ant something different you need G Pages.
G Pages provides free hosting and comes with all the development tools you need to get started. It has an easy to use WYSWYIG editor and uses tools to easily upload files and photos. It appears that just recently they also updated their themes, so it doesn't have to look like all the other pages.
If you are brand freakin new to webmastering...get started with G Pages to see what it's all about. Hell, there is even a Nails Page.
BitComet Forums
Its interesting to know that at one point there was a relationship between BitComet, the C++ client and P2Pforums.com. Not to long ago P2Pforums hosted all the help and suggestion boards for BitComet, apparently some things have changed.
Whiel visiting BitComet.com to see what the latest release and updates are I noticed a link to their forums. Now their support, suggestions and Lite forums are located on BitComet servers. Perhaps steamlining their support and development is the best way to go, especially considering all the issues they have had with previous releases. If they expect private communities to support their client, then listening to the users AND implementing their suggestions is required.
In addition, they have a link to a subdomain for TopList.BitComet.com, but the page never loads.
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Seems like somewhat of a risky move to implement a toplist into the Client site. I would hate to see Bitcomet shut down for pirating reasons and support of copyright infringement. However, no decision can be made since the site never loaded. Happy sharing until next time.
New Theme
To be honest, I was feeling a little suffocated within the boundaries of the last theme that I used. The full percentage layout just did not fit my writing style, ie short. It seemed like I had to write an entire 2 pages before it looked right on the screen and that's not what I'm all about. 
Hopefully you will enjoy this layout and find it easier on the eyes and easier to follow. Thanks to GFXedit.com for the theme and I hope this one sticks for a little longer. No complaining, at least I'm still updating.
Nails Blogitive Review
Like most, I'm a happy blogger that has discovered the benefits of joining such programs as PayPerPost.com, Blogitive, and soon to research Blogsvertise.com. My thoughts and opinions regarding Blogitive are one from start to finish, from accept to paypal deposit.
Their service is very easy to use and I find that their reviews of posts are extremely liberal. Recently some posts in the official blog have indicated that their Advertisers felt they were a little too liberal, so they have increased requirements. While the methods are easy, their site is cumbersome and a pain to decipher when accepting offers.
For example, when you accept an offer you are greeted with a press release and the requirements for the posting. The press release and requirements are jumbled up into one .txt output with no formating. Therefore when your reading the requirements and press release there are no paragraphs, indentions, or even identification from one to the other.
Once you navigate through the accepting phase of Blogitive it is only a short time before your post is reviewed. Out of 6 paid postings I found that each was reviewed within 12 hours of my submittal. To expect any more would be unreasonable, considering the amount of bloggers they have working for them.
Blogitive Offers
Unfortunately Blogitive is struggling to keep enough advertisers in que for their bloggers to post for. This translates into long periods of time without offers to earn $$, which is why we all signed up. I've gone for periods of 1 month without receiving one solitary offer and this is checking the cue on a daily basis.
When there are offers to accept they are typically about the same old spammy thing(Think Forex Trading, insurance, and Gold). Spammy offers makes it difficult to work a posting into a decent personal or even topical blog(I use different blogs for my Paid Postings, not this one.). Every offer I accepted from Blogitive paid a flat $5.00 per post.
Blogitive Payment
Payment was as promised, each deposit was made into my PayPal account every week. The only draw back was that the payments were made via eCheck, so it took another 2 weeks before the payments actually cleared. While this was frustrating, it was only a minor annoyance and I was receiving payment for my services.
Being paid every week, despite the 2 weeks to clear, is better than PayPerPost.com's payment policies. The need to wait a full 30 days before payment is made makes it less gratifying. However, once the payments start coming in, it will only be a matter of keeping your plate full.
Blogitive Summary
This site has tremendous potential, I believe the paid-to-post market is just beginning. Consider the advantages over treaditional link purchasing methods or the dreaded PPC forumula.
Once Blogitive gets a steady que of advertisers it will become a success. However, if you go and sign up today don't be surprised to find no money available. Eventually, with advertisers and a more user friendly site, you will find the gold at the end of the rainbow.
Steve Irwin Video Leak?
So how long before the video that captured Irwin's death will be leaked onto the net?
I agree that it's sad that Irwin has passed, we know he will be missed, but no one should really be surprised. I attribute his death to that of Nascar superstar Dale Earnhardt, a big fat 'no-surprise'. Both of these individuals spent their entire lives living on the edge, playing with poisonous snakes and driving at 200+ mph. Something was bound to happen...sometime.
I give it one week before fake videos pop-up of the stingray ending Irwin's existence and 1 month before the real video is leaked. Right now there are so many conflicting stories it's hard to say exactly how and what happened. One story says he died immediately and another says he pulled the barb right out of his chest. What would dundee do? WWDD
Rated-NC17
Finding noteworthy blogs can be a daunting task, often times great blogs wither and die because of no traffic. This simple concept is the reason I started Rated-NC17.
NC17 will be managed with the sole purpose to hunt out lesser known blogs or sites that I find interesting or of value. Just because your site gets listed on NC17, does not mean it's not popular. If it gets listed it just means your not an A-Lister. But who wants to be one of those anyways.
Technorati can keep their high rollers, John Scott had the right idea, lets start showing some link love. ....and don't wear a link condom.
Read your Akismet
Akismet for Wordpress is an absolutely beautiful thing that keeps your posts clean of spam comments. However, it is a double sided sword that can keep quality comments out as well. I have experienced this first hand on a friends blog.
I have never left spam of any sorts in my life, however my IP was login and IP was flagged as such by the Akismet system. Apparently, I'm not the only one that has experienced this either, a quick search will yield others that have had the same problem. Therefore, all blog owners, manage your Akismet que, you might find some useful things in there.
PayPerPost Pros
If you read my blog at all you know that I take part in certain paid blog posting programs. That is I will write a post specifically advertising a product, site, or basically anything for an agreed amount of moola. There are two services that I use exclusively, blogitive.com and payperpost.com and the latter being the easiest to use with the most opportunities.
Recently, PPP redesigned their user panel and now features a list of the top earners amongst the program. Although the PayPerPost program is still in beta, the top earner is has now broken the 4 figure mark. The top earner as of today is Colleen with a whopping $1,030.51 since the site launch....remember they are still in beta.
This is extremely promosing for anyone signing up, because anyone can do it. As of now, with a total of 3 posts under my belt, my payout is up to $30. Not bad for spending a few minutes here and there. If I worked it out I'm sure the hourly rate is somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 per hour.
Alternative Google Search Pages
Google, google, and more google. Apparently the minds behind the worlds greatest search engine have nothing better to do than come up with silly search pages. Maybe they should work on getting spam out of the SERP's...cough, cough.
Some are old, most you may have heard of, but if not check'em out:
Please give me more to list, this is all that I can come up with for now. As time permits I will be doing more searching.
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