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Dell Streak 7 4G/ Wi-Fi Android Tablet OR $270 Paypal Cash Giveaway- Enter Now

2012-01-20T23:45:00.000-08:00

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Cyber Connect Social Networking site for all bloggers and businesses worldwide has been launched .

Cyber Connect is bringing together all bloggers and businesses worldwide in one spot. Generate more audience and traffic with the help of Cyber Connect social network in your businesses and blogs. Join now and take advantage of what they got to offer from blogging tips to monetization.

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GIVEAWAY

Cyber Connect Social Network is giving away an amazing product.. They want you to kick start your new year in a grand style with DELL STREAK 7 4G/Wi-Fi ANDROID TABLET OR $270 Cash via Paypal.

Just for one lucky person and it could be you!

Dell Streak 7 Android Features:

The Android-based Dell Streak 7 is the ultimate entertainment hub for those craving a rich multimedia and web experience. It features a brilliant 7-inch WVGA multi-touch display made of damage-resistant Gorilla Glass that's ideal for Web browsing, streaming video, watching TV and movies, reading books and magazines, or playing games wherever you roam. And so many other amazing features.

N/B: This giveaway will end on the 21 January 2012. The draw will be made by Cyber Connect team not me. And they are responsible for the shipment of this item if you win.. Goodluck and Happy new year..

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Photo Of The Day- Jennifer Hudson ( Bold & Beautiful)

2012-01-15T09:45:00.000-08:00

Jennifer Hudson was spotted doing a book signing for her newly released “I Got This” in Los Angeles last night. Loving her orange dress!

Exposure 99% Weekday Blog Hop Is On! Come Link Up!

2012-01-15T09:41:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Exposure 99% Weekday Blog Hop. Thank you for joining us again this week. This weekday blog hop gives you the chance to link up your Blogs, Reviews, Giveaways, Twitter, Facebook pages, G+ and many more. Exposure 99% hop linky opens every Monday (CST) and closes every Friday. Is a hop that helps you make new bloggy friends, get more blog Followers, blog Readers, People entering your awesome giveaways, People reading your reviews and many more on your family friendly activities in your blogs. If this is your first time of linking up in Exposure 99% hop, we hope you find great blogs to follow and be followed. Big thanks to each of you that writes blog post about this hop, we really appreciate and keep up the good work. Finally it will be of great help if you can grab the hop button and place anywhere in your blog to help us get the word out which you will also benefit. Interested in getting featured in Exposure 99% hop? Fill out this form HERE

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The Online Weekend Doctor's Advice

2012-01-13T13:27:00.000-08:00

Online Weekend Doctor said " Some of the most common effects of extended computer usage on our health are:

* Eyestrain

* Backache

* Insomnia

* Poor Blood Circulation

* Migraines and Headaches

* Repetitive Strain Injuries

Taking breaks after every hour at the PC is advisable. Wishing you a wonderful weekend :-)

Kristen Stewart Chosen As Face Of Balenciaga's New Fragrance

2012-01-13T00:29:00.000-08:00

Kristen Stewart is one of the most popular actresses on the planet, and she has been chosen as the face of the latest Balenciaga fragrance for women. With the scent to launch this Fall, Miss Stewart told WWD that she's currently getting a little much-needed rest, as she said, “My horizon is clear as of now (except for this!) in terms of new projects, which feels incredible. I have finished three films I can’t wait to see come to fruition this year, ‘On The Road,’ ‘Snow White and the Huntsman,’ and ‘Breaking Dawn 2.’”

Ain't you lucky girlfriend!

The Lap- Band Surgery ( How It Works)

2012-01-13T00:28:00.000-08:00

About The LAP-BAND System

Lap band surgery is a new form of bariatric weight loss surgery that helps obese patients to restrict their food intake. Unlike the original and much cruder stomach stapling operations, the adjustable gastric band is much less dangerous for patients and easier to recover from. It is placed into the body during a relatively simple operation which has a low rate of surgical complications. This system reduces amount of food that your stomach can hold at one time, and you gradually lose weight and keep it off.

Many have success stories about how it worked for them. Personally i have not used it before but i have come across some people who have under gone lap-Band surgery.

A woman who went through lap-Band surgery said " If you are committed to lose weight, the lap-Band procedure will help you have positive results and successful weight loss as well. With Lap-Band it may be possible to lose 2 to 3 pounds per week, but it is more likely that you will lose about 1-1/2 to 2 pounds per week. The rate of weight loss experienced with Lap-Band Surgery is considered a safe amount. She continued saying " I was so ashamed of myself, finding clothes in shops was so frustrating. Every joint in my body hurts terribly due to excess fat. And i was not just ready for physical activities at that time, that was why i took lap-Band as the last option for me. Now i wear my desired dress size. Everybody is so happy for me because of the way i look and feel now. Some of the diseases i was having when i was obese are all gone, and I love being able to do anything I want without a second thought.

Sharing my success with the LAP-BAND and letting people know about this wonderful, safe and less invasive weight-loss surgery is so much fun".

I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog for lap band

surgery and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.

Casey Anthony Claims Diary Leak Was Hacked

2012-01-12T00:36:00.000-08:00

Last year Casey Anthony was acquitted of murdering her 2-year-old daughter, and she is furious that someone supposedly hacked into her computer.

According to a report, Anthony had recorded some private video diaries in the months following her court case, but never meant for anyone to see them.

One clip, recorded in October, went viral on the internet earlier this month, with another shorter video surfacing soon thereafter.

Casey has definitively stated that her computer has been compromised, and that the diary entries have been spread without her knowledge or permission. Could this be true?

Ways To Insulate Your Home

2012-01-12T00:34:00.000-08:00

There are many ways to insulate your home and reduce your energy consumption and your heating bills.

Below are some ways to insulate your home

1- Shine on with energy efficient light bulbs: These are the quickest and easiest way to start reducing your electricity bills.

2- Insulate your roof: Insulating your roof is usually less than a day's work. You'll feel the benefits immediately.

3- Weather sealing: Install rubber weather sealing strips along the edges of windows. These strips are inexpensive and are found in a wide variety of stores.

4- If you have a basement then the underneath of your floor should be insulated to keep any moisture, cold air from coming up through your floor boards. Usually rolled insulation is used and it is kept in place by wire supports placed between the joists.

5- The newer your home the more it is likely that you have it insulated fairly well. You just have to do yearly checks to make sure your caulking is still in good condition and nothing has disturbed any insulation that you have installed already.

6- Energy-efficient glazing-double glazing, triple glazing- keeps your home warmer and quieter as well as reducing your energy bills.

7- Cavity wall insulation: In most houses the outside walls consist of two layers with a gap between them. By filling this gap with insulating material you can significantly reduce the energy lost through the walls and reduce your heating bill. It also helps keep your house cooler during the summer.

8- Loft insulation is easy to install - you can even do it yourself. If you already have loft insulation, check how thick it is. Adding another layer to bring it up to the recommended 270 millimetres will save both energy and money being wasted.

I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog for Continuous Insulation and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my

own.

New Father Demands An Apology From Beyonce And Jay-Z

2012-01-11T10:01:00.000-08:00

A father from New York is demanding an apology from Beyonce and Jay-Z after their security guards allegedly refused him access to a neonatal intensive care unit to see his newborn twins.

Neil Coulon, from Brooklyn, New York, was also at the hospital after his wife gave birth to premature twins, and he claims the celebrity couple's bodyguards caused chaos by keeping new parents and their relatives out of the wards and the waiting rooms.

Coulon alleges he was repeatedly barred from seeing his babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and he wants the stars to apologize.

He tells the New York Daily News, "Three times they stopped me from entering or exiting the NICU and it happened once on Friday -- just because they wanted to use the hallway. They should have been more strategic about it. These are children with problems in intensive care and you're just going to take over the hospital like you own it?"

"All I want is an apology ... I know they spent $1.3 million and I'm just a contractor from Bed-Stuy, but the treatment we received was not OK ... My wife is just terribly upset. She had a C-section. She gave birth to twins ... Nobody needs this ... This is the NICU. Nobody cares if you're a celebrity. Nobody is star-gazing. They just want to see their children. To have that circus roll into town and ruin our parade was unpleasant."

Hospital spokeswoman Anne Silverman tells the publication, "We take patient satisfaction very seriously. This is the first time I'm hearing about it."

What To Look For When Buying Real Estate

2012-01-11T10:00:00.000-08:00

The first step you need to take when thinking of buying a real estate is to know the kind of real estate you're looking for. Do you want to own a home? Establish a business? Once you know what you're looking for, you want to make sure you get a good deal on it. With commercial real estate you're going to find yourself paying commercial rates, but if you're looking for a private residence you can exploit the resources available to you.

Tips To Buy Real Estate Successfully

1- Get the property under a contract first with a safety clause.

2- Use a real estate attorney for your foreclosure/pre-foreclosure purchases.

3- Ask fellow investors, real estate broker about the property value. If it makes sense go ahead with the purchase.

4- Do not be afraid to buy real estate. Fear and lack of knowledge are the number one factor for failure. A buyer should also consider the location of the real estate property he plans to buy. This is a major factor in deciding what to buy.

5- Make sure that the land described on the title is really the land that you're buying. You can validate this by hiring a private land surveyor.

6- Finally, when looking for a great deal on real estate you should contact realtor familiar with the area you intend buying. A good agent will be able to help you find the commercial or residential real estate that will meet your needs, allowing you to enjoy the hospitality of where you bought for years to come.

I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog for St Louis RealEstate and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.

Christina Aguilera " My Boyfriend Loves My Figure

2012-01-09T01:19:00.000-08:00

Before And After

Christina Aguilera fan's has been lashing her over her body shape. They want her to go lose weight as fast as possible.

Well if i must contribute to this, i really love this lady because she is not fake trying to please her fans and go against her decisions.

Here is what the singer and mother got to tell you all

"As long as I'm happy in my own skin, that's all I need, that's all the confirmation I need. I'm happy where I am, I have a boyfriend that loves my body, I love my body, my son is healthy and happy. That's all that matters," she said.

The blonde said she also enjoys mentoring her "Voice" female team members, sharing her own experiences with body image and style criticisms.

"Being in a position to coach these young girls, is really a great thing for me to be able to share that with them, and also sharing my highs and lows along the way. I'm very open on the show about all of that," she said".

Do you think she should lose weight?

Las Vegas Wedding

2012-01-08T13:20:00.000-08:00

The wedding chapel experience is not a new invention. Many rich and famous people who could easily afford large expensive weddings sometimes choose chapel weddings.

Last year Christmas, i attended lots of white weddings. Many was in chapels. I find Las Vegas wedding chapel also very unique. I have come to observe reasons why people choose chapel weddings and it really worths it.

Below are top reasons to choose a chapel wedding

No stressful planning : Depending on the wedding chapel you choose, the chapel staff can provide wedding basics—flowers, photography, rings, champagne, cake, or a limousine. Just keep in mind the level of quality you want when you choose a chapel.

It's Fast: If you need to be married now, whether it seems like the right thing to do at that time or it’s because you don’t have time to plan a wedding, wedding chapels are your solution.

Any Size: You can choose your wedding chapel to accommodate almost any number of attendees.

It's Inexpensive: Don’t have $15,000 to spend on a wedding? Choose a cheaper method while still making memories that’ll last a lifetime.

Your Wedding—Your Way: Worried about what it might take to dodge wedding planning drama? Skip the lavish ceremony, and be married in a wedding chapel.

I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog for a Las Vegas

Wedding Chapel and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my

own.

Beyonce Has Given Birth To Baby Girl Ivy Blue Carter

2012-01-08T00:11:00.000-08:00

Pop megastar Beyonce Knowles gave birth Saturday to a baby girl at a hospital in New York City, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Mother and baby were both "doing fine," the newspaper from Beyonce's hometown said.

Friend and music mogul Russell Simmons was among the first to celebrate the arrival, tweeting the new parents: "congrats to my good friends Beyonce and Jay-Z."

Photo Of The Day- Justin Bieber & Dad Topless

2012-01-06T06:13:00.000-08:00

Justine Bieber with his Dad, 37-year-old Jeremy

What To Look For When Buying A Home

2012-01-06T06:12:00.000-08:00

If you are thinking about buying a new home, there are so many important factors you have to put into consideration. Finding the right house can involve a great deal of time and stress. Below are some few important factors to look into:

Location: This is number one factor you have to put in mind. You can live with almost any imperfection in a home if you love the neighborhood and your neighbors. Is possible to change almost everything else. But once you buy a new home, you cannot change your home's location. You also have to check if the location has easy access to parks, shops, school and most importantly public transport.

Good Structure: Don't forget the outdoor areas of the home. Look at the roof, gutters, downspouts, and inspect the conditions you find them.

Situation Factors: Beyond location, the site of the home matters too. Do neighbors windows look directly into the home you intend buying? Is the yard safe enough for kids, pets, or other uses?

How safe is the neighborhood: Don't be carried away with a beautiful home, you have to check if the neighborhood meets your expectations. What type of people live in the neighborhood? Do The neighbors keep the yards clean?

Before you buy a home, It's a good idea to have a property survey done. This can help to point out defects you might have not noticed.

I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog for St Louis OpenHouses and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.

Oklahoma Mother, 18, Kills Intruder Breaking Into Her Home While on Phone With 911

2012-01-05T01:23:00.000-08:00

Oklahoma mother asks 911 operator's permission to defend her baby.

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Every Business Needs A Website

2012-01-05T01:15:00.000-08:00

There are so many reasons why every business should have a website. If you have a business and you don't have a website, below are some of the major reasons why you should make a website for your business.

1. Creating a website for your business makes it easy for potential clients to find and learn more about what your business is made of. It gives your business a very good exposure. This days many people search for information, services and products, and if you're not on the web, people won't be able to find you. Many of your potential customers will end up elsewhere.

2. A website can play a major role in your business. It is easily updated. Your product listings and prices are always accurate. Website for your business is better than a newspaper Ad or even a brochure. And anyone, anywhere with Internet have access to it.

3. Website for your business helps you obtain feedback from customers. It is very easy to see what your customers respond to on the website.

4. Adding your website address to all your advertisements and business cards is a great way to introduce potential customers. Website helps your customers to get information about you at their convenience. Many people find it more comfortable to visit a website, because there is no obligation involved.

5. When you create a website for your business, that means your business is working 24/7, even when you are not there. It gives your customers the opportunity to access on whatever information they wish to without your presence. With today's analytic tools a business which has an online presence has the opportunity to study peoples activity patterns, which can help you learn more about your business, whether it needs improvement or not.

I am participating in a blog campaign from Bucks2Blog for a online website

builder company and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are

my own.

Aretha Franklin: Ready To Say I "Do"

2012-01-03T06:03:00.000-08:00

Aretha Franklin will be tying the knot soon. This year will sure be a good year for her.

The singer is engaged to be married to her forever lover" William Wilkerson- as the nuptials will occur sometime in June or July aboard a private yacht in Miami Beach FL.

Congrats to Aretha Franklin, all the best!

Lady Gaga Drops The Ball, Rocks Times Square

2012-01-01T09:21:00.000-08:00

Lady Gaga was selected to ring in the new year in time square, Lady Gaga joined Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg in dropping the ball in New York City on Saturday night ( December 31)

The "Edge of Glory" singer considered it as one of the biggest honor in her life..

A Prayer For The New Year

2011-12-31T10:39:00.000-08:00

Holy Father,

God of our yesterdays, our today, and our tomorrows.

We praise You for Your unequaled greatness.

Thank You for the year behind us and for the year ahead.

Help us in Your new year, Father, to fret less and laugh more.

To teach our children to laugh by laughing with them.

To teach others to love by loving them.

Knowing, when Love came to the stable in Bethlehem, He came for us.

So that Love could be with us, and we could know You.

That we could share Love with others.

Help us to stop and listen to Your love songs,

so that we may know You better and better.

Thank You for another new year and for new chances every day.

We pray for peace, for light, and for hope, that we might spread them to others.

Forgive us for falling short this past year.

We leave the irreparable past in your hands, and step out into the unknown new year knowing You will go with us.

We accept Your gift of a new year and we rejoice in what's ahead, depending on You to help us do exactly what You want..

I say it again, we rejoice!

In Jesus name,

Amen.

Wishing you a happy new year!

Russell Brand Files For Divorce From Katy Perry

2011-12-30T12:26:00.000-08:00

Source from TMZ

Russell Brand has filed for divorce from Katy Perry ... TMZ has learned.

In the docs, filed in L.A., Brand cites "irreconcilable differences." The two were married Oct. 23, 2010 in India. They have no kids.

The divorce docs say there are "community property assets" -- it's a sign there might not be a prenup, or if there is one it doesn't cover all of the earnings and other assets they accumulated.

The docs do not give a date the couple separated.

Russell has released a statement, claiming, "Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I'll always adore her and I know we'll remain friends."

Sources had told TMZ the couple was having problems, evidenced by the fact that they spent Christmas apart and neither was wearing a wedding ring.

Although it's not 100%, based on what we now know it appears Brand may have blindsided Perry by filing the divorce petition.

Russell appeared on "Ellen" just this month, slamming divorce rumors (below) -- claiming, "I'm really happily married ... I’m married to Katy. Perpetually, until death do us part was the pledge. I’m still alive."

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Get More Blog Traffic By Being Part Of Cyber Connect Launch Tomorrow

2011-12-29T02:43:00.000-08:00

I'm super excited, wow! wow! wow!. Just can't believe that i will be working with Cyber Connect Social networking site on their launching process which will take place tomorrow.

Learn more about them HERE

I'm a proud member and i love everything about their site.. Cyber Connect will officially be launched tomorrow, and will be hosting an amazing giveaway of a product i don't know yet but i know it will be an electronic item, worth more than $200.

Now they are looking for bloggers that are interested in being part of the launch which will take place on the 30th Dec which is tomorrow.

Bloggers that are interested will take part in the giveaway that will last for 3 weeks by publishing it in their blogs. And you have before end of today to apply HERE. Blog post code will be shared among interested bloggers to publish tomorrow.

BENEFITS

Being part of the giveaway will increase your blog traffic and visitors. The Cyber connect keywords and the giveaway product name in your blog post will improve your google search engine. Which means when people search for Cyber Connect and the giveaway product your blog name will appear in search result. Take advantage of this opportunity.

Cyber Connect ( no other like it)

Bride Makes Her Own Manchester City Wedding Dress

2011-12-29T00:51:00.000-08:00

A 38-year-old Manchester City fan Karen Bell decided to tie the knot with fellow citizen Simon, they snubbed the traditional white wedding dress and got creative.

Calling all the Manchester fans, Would you sacrifice your white wedding dress for this? How deep is your love for Manchester?

Shaving With Creams

2011-12-29T00:50:00.000-08:00

Every woman loves to see her man with a perfect shave likewise every man. Shaving is a thing of choice made by both men and women. It is not necessary you must shave. However many people shave for comfort, religion, fashion etc. Nowadays women shaving their legs is no longer a new thing. Is very rare to see a woman who's legs isn't shaved. Fashion wise a woman looks more elegant and beautiful with a proper leg shave rather than unshaved legs. Getting a perfect leg shave depends on the type of blade and shaving cream you use. Choose your shaving cream wisely. Those who don't choose the perfect cream experience itching/irritation after shaving their legs, which is not a good experience for anyone.

Below Are Some Few Trusted Shaving Creams For your legs

1. The Art Of Shaving- ( For Sensitive Skin)

This shave cream protects delicate skin from irritation, helps prevent nicks, cuts, and ingrown hairs. Formulated with pure Rose Absolute, distilled from the finest , fresh-picked rose petals to hydrate.

2. EOS Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream- (Lavender Jasmine)

With tons of moisturizing ingredients like aloe, oat, shea butter to soothe skin. It contains antioxidants to boost skin's radiance and sheen.

3. Skintimate Moisturizer Shave Cream ( For Dry Skin)

Cashmere Rain Enriched with natural olive, soy and antioxidant white tea. Skin feels noticeably softer and luxuriously hydrated. For smooth , silky, beautiful skin. Skintimate makes skin loves the way skin feel.-))

4. Pure Silk Moisturizing Shave Cream

It is a wonderfully feminine shave cream that moisturizes and nourishes your skin as you shave. Contains no CFCs which deplete the ozone layer.

5. Gillette Satin Care Shave Gel (Sensitive Skin)

This Special Sensitive Skin formula contains soothing Aloe and Vitamin E to help decrease irritation on even the most sensitive skin.

I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog about shaving soap

and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.

Sinead O'Connor ends 18-Day Marriage

2011-12-28T00:16:00.000-08:00

Sinead O' Connor has ended her marriage to Barry Herridge after only 18 days. The "Nothing compares 2 U" singer announced the split on her website yesterday in a post saying Within 3 hours of the ceremony being over the marriage was kyboshed by the behaviour of certain people in my husband's life.

My husband was enormously wounded and very badly effected by that experience and also by the attitude of those close to him toward our marriage. It became apparent to me that if he were to stay with me he would be losing too much to bear. A woman wants to be a joy to her husband. So.. U love someone? Set them free."

Sinead O' Connor said " we made a mistake rushing into getting married, He has been terribly unhappy and I have therefore ended the marriage. I think he is too nice to do so. And too nice to trap."