Sunday, February 11, 2007

[Number 67] - Is anyone else getting bored of Deal or No Deal? It's a great format for a game, and Noel Edmonds does an amazing job; but its losing its edge. I find myself only turing on to watch the last 15 minutes - its when the best stuff happens.

Friday, February 09, 2007

[This is a Sponsored Post] Why not visit Florida? I can give you 3 very good reasons. 1) They speak English, so no need to learn a new language or speak like your talking to someone deaf. 2) There are loads of theme parks, Disney World, Wet and Wild, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, and the Epcot Centre (but you don't have to go there). 3) The Pound Sterling is very strong right now, approximately every £1 equals $2. If you fancy going, check out these Florida vacation rentals, where you can find a property in what is affectionately know as 'America's Wang' - Florida.

Monday, February 05, 2007

[Number 66] Whilst I'm talking about awards; its the Oscars soon. I'm not so keen on the hype surrounding DreamGirls. Where is Casino Royale, or Saw 3? Bah! On a completely different note, how did Chicago lose the Superbowl??
[This is a Sponsored Post] How awesome would your own Poker Table be? You see them on TV, then you play on the dining room table. CardRoomSupply.com has a fine selection of poker tables, with free postage on tables over $100. They also feature some pretty fine chips and playing cards.
[Revisited] The Brits are coming soon; I'm just watching some of the nominees. I predict a couple of nods for Lilly Allen and Razorlight. I really want The Feeling to do well, I love their song 'Rose'. I think my friend KT would kill me if I didn't mention Paulo Nutini.
[This is a Sponsored Post] I went to Egypt early last year, and enjoyed it a great deal. It was a wonderful place, and extremely cheap. One place that I didn't get to see is Dahab Egypt, which looks amazing with long beaches and captivating blue seas. I must go again, but get in line; New York is first.

Sunday, February 04, 2007

[Number 66] This is the current post, which may remain for a couple of days as I start my new position tomorrow, so apologise in advance for any delay in updating. Wishing you all a happy week filled with much success.
[This is a Sponsored Post] I don't know much about calling cards; but wish I did. Frankly it excites me to be able to talk to people anywhere in the world clearly and cheaply. With Pingo's prepaid calling card service you could save up to 90% on international calls. For example, my cousin lives in China, so check out Pingo's China calling card rates, or just get some information about how it all works. Its something to do with getting a toll free card, and inserting the number you require. I might just call the US and find out how the Superbowl is going... Indianapolis Colts 6-7 Chicago Bears.
[Revisited] - Ugly Betty has to be one of the best things on TV right now. Despite Channel 4's criticism is the press recently; they are pioneers of UK TV. They have made ground-breaking shows such as Supernanny, Skins and Derren Brown's stuff, not just repeats like their competition. Rant Over.

Saturday, February 03, 2007

[This is a Sponsored Post] I've been asked to review Lee Dodd Dot Com. Firstly the site utilises my favourite colours, orange and black. Lee discusses 'Business Bushido' which includes alot of internet marketing related topics such as SEO, Industry News and Monetization. The site also dips into his private life with aspects such as previous cars.

The site has actually already helped me as I was searching for a keyword tool today for a Pay Per Click campaign. Lee has some good tips and links, i'm suprised the site doesn't have a pagerank, as it hosts alot of quality stuff!
[Revisited] I had some great news at work today. Basically a promotion, which I really wanted but didn't imagine winning. It'll be a lot of hard work, but i'll still be here for you guys - my Name That Tube family!

Thursday, February 01, 2007

[This is a Sponsored Post] Back to coupons, which in my opinion are great. Do you ever buy anything online, and see the coupon box, and think 'I wish I had a coupon code!' Much Google searching ends up fruitless. Coupon Chief is a coupon website offering things like Weight Watchers coupons and Dell deals.

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Number 66 - A very quick post, but no less difficult. Put your thinking caps on for this one, i'm confident that it will last long into Thursday. I hope you all had a good Wednesday night!
[This is a Sponsored Post] - Finally a new and unique website that is new and unique. e-pokerchips can put any image on to clay poker chips! I think i'd get a picture of some chips put on some chips, and different flavours could be different amounts. Or maybe some demonic looking cats.
[Revisited] - Again Well Done to Geoff. I have to take time to praise Scrubs. What a great show, well written and acted. May it never end. I'm going to look for a new prize for another tough post.
[This is a Sponsored Post] - Shocking as it may be but debt is creeping across America. I can be tough find the right deal to help you out of a sticky mess. Payday Cash Advance Loans can help with debts from credit cards or tax. Check to see if you can qualify for a Payday Cash Advance.
We have a winner! Number 65 was Seven Sisters - Geoff steamed in there after realising that the displayed cities are twin-towns of Chicago. In the US they call twin-towns 'sister-cities'. Well done Geoff! I hope we have all learnt something today. May Geoff never be short of Salt and Pepper again*

*Salt and Pepper not included.
[This is a Sponsored Post] What would you expect from a website called www.greatpricedfurniture.com? Great Priced Furniture, thats what! Take a look at the beds on the site, I'm definately a bed person, although I don't feel like I'm seeing mine enough! Take a look at the time of this post. I'm pooped! But going back to my original point... Check out this furniture store.

Monday, January 29, 2007

Number 65 - Come on guys, I want to give away these Salt & Pepper Shakers, and I know you are good enough to get this one! Aren't Mondays shockingly bad? Sometimes my Mondays are so bad, they spill over to Tuesdays as well! (Monday 2: The Return)
[This is a Sponsored Post] - What would you podcast about if you could? I wouldn't know the first thing about podcasting, which makes me an ideal candidate to tell you about www.mypodcast.com. They offer Free Podcast hosting for people that do know how to do it. Not me. Although they'd probably show me how.
[Revisited] Another lazy post from the early days. Just watching Scary Movie on ITV2 -they don't make good spoofs anymore, like Airplane, or Naked Gun (The original Police Squad series is definitive) Anyone recommend any good comedy films?
[This is a Sponsored Post] It is very rare that Wikipedia is not on my laptop. This is a similar site. Encyclocentral has articles on everything from Boat Rental Charter to 123 Dvd Copying. One site that I love on here is MoonPig, the UK based site that sends out personalised cards for all occasions. I sent my parents a last-minute aniversary card from here - top notch!
Number 65 - Ok guys, this is the prize post, with some delightful Guiness Salt & Pepper shakers on offer! If you make a guess, please explain the reason behind it, so no-one just takes a stab in the dark! Hope everyone had a good weekend. Didn't it just fly past?

Sunday, January 28, 2007

[This is a Sponsored Post] I recently had to buy some binoculars for a mate at work, and ended getting some pretty normal ones from a local retailer. If i'd known about www.opticsplanet.net, i'd have got some barska digital binoculars with built in digital camera! That is such a great idea, and some can even record video! The ones that I bought were for watching horseracing. Imagine being able to get that photo-finish yourself, or even better; get your own video replay? The site also features telescopes and night vision equipment, so basically anything optical. A must for any optical enthusiast.
[Revisted] Another great archive entry. The first post that really had people scratching their heads. The Prize Post looks to roll over into next week, i hope someone can crack it so i can get these shakers in the post.

Saturday, January 27, 2007

[This is a Sponsored Post] Dubai! Quite simply Dubai is a beautiful looking city, and somewhere that I definately hope to go to in the future (along with New York and Australia). Dubai is one of 7 emirates to make up the United Arab Emirates. This website features property in dubai sports city. I'm saving up!
Number 65 THE PRIZE POST - Some lovely salt and pepper shakers are still up for grabs for solving this beauty! So get your thinking caps on!
[This is a Sponsored Post] - Back onto the subject of loans; if you need an influx of money for any reason; buying a new car, home improvements then a loan can help. www.selectloans.co.uk - thats right; a UK company - can compare personal loans for people in the UK. This goes back to what I was saying about comparison sites being the way forward, why go from site to site putting in your details over and over again? If you need a secured loan or want to see what you are able to borrow, then try this site - www.selectloans.co.uk.
[Revisited] - The weather is still cold out. but nice and bright; I don't know whether to wear a scarf or sunglasses. Probably both!
[This is a Sponsored Post] Is any deed truely selfless? Why not do some fund raising at your work place, or with friends? For fundraising ideas visit www.fundraising.com (obvious really), they have tips and secrets with regards to raising cash for any reason. You can also buy in items to sell to raise money, such as lolly pops.

Friday, January 26, 2007

100th POST SPECIAL! It has just come to my attention that this is the 100th post on the site - I know there have been some sponsored ones and cheeky re-posts, but still this is a milestone for me! Plus the site has just achieved a pagerank of 4!! I'm over the moon! To celebrate, the first person to get the clue below, and email me how they arrived at their answer will win a lovely Guiness Salt & Pepper shaker set! Imagine these gracing your desk area, looking at you in respect of your triumph; then when you need some pepper on you lunch, you'll be the envy of your workmates! - Good luck guys, and thanks for your support!
Number 65 - I hope you all think this is tough. So IF you get it, please tell me how you arrived at it. Anyways... its the weekend soon! Chin Up!

Thursday, January 25, 2007

[This is a Sponsored Post] - Sand dollars, seashells and starfish for crafts and weddings. Sand Dollars features information on sea shells and staffish for crafts and occasions such as weddings. I find some shells absolutely beautiful and amazing to look at. This site has a blog about all of the different types. Take a look at the Pearl Nautilus Seashell ; "The pearl nautilus outgrows its chamber and builds another a little larger and directly on top of its existing chamber and moves in to new chamber when built." Its a shell of a site (sorry) and well worth a look!
[Revisited] Just a quick note to say that I went to see 'The Pursuit of Happyness' at the weekend, it was ok; a bit dragged-out with some depressing moments, but ultimately satisfying. Rocky Balboa was better!
[This is a Sponsored Post] - I love movies. I'ma big fan of all things horror, and action. Bascially VideoDetective is offering a competition to win 3 great horror films: THE GATHERING (horror/thriller) starring Christina Ricci. PREY (gore-fest)starring Bridget Moynahan. UNKNOWN (psychological thriller) starring Jim Caviezel and Greg Kinnear. So click to Enter to win PREY, THE GATHERING and UNKNOWN from VideoDetective .
[Revisited] Sorry about the lack of posts today, I've been off doing general life admin; haircut, shopping and cooking - stuff I hate doing at the weekend!

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

[This is a Sponsored Post] I do get to choose what I write about, and I had to bring your attention to this... Millionaire Dating. This appears to be a Yahoo! site for dating, but you have to admire their strategy. If you could sign-up and meet the person of your dreams, that would be great; and if that person had shedloads of money, then awesome!
Number 64 - Congrats to my boss who earlier today has seen the birth of his first child! It couldn't happen to a more genuine and deserving chap. The nipper probably came out, felt how cold it was and went back in!
[This is a Sponsored Post] Like I said, I have my annual appraisal recently, and it went very well. It is nice to have lots of good things said about you, and it was cool that my boss recognised lots of small things I do; like sometimes making the tea. www.managerassistant.com offer a range of employee review software packages to help give a performance appraisal. I'm sure it wasn't easy for my boss to put all of my appraisal together, maybe this software could have helped.

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Number 63 - I'm thinking about having a prize for getting a particularly hard one soon. Nothing massive, just a token to show excellence in the field of guessing tube stations from little images... i'll keep you posted (ha ha!)
[This is a Sponsored Post] - Now on to Cheap Car Insurance UK. As before, I agree that comparison sites are the way forward, get cheap quotes from a selection of insurers in less than 2 minutes. Most individual insurers have a large a panel of schemes, but only a comparison web site can give you the choice from several insurers at once. QuoteZone have over 30 insurers to search through for you online, and you can save not only time, but money also. This is a UK company, so don't be afraid to visit them, and they feature such insurers as Women on Wheels, Swinton, NIG and HSBC.
[Revisited] Every time I look at this image, I wonder how they drew the picture in the corner so quickly. It'd be funnier if he was burping instead of ..............
[This is a Sponsored Post] Going back to an insurance post - an area I have a great deal of experience in. Comparison web sites are a great way to get the best price with minimal leg work. Most home insurance companies have their own panel which is made up from different insurers and underwriters. QuoteZone has a panel made up from UK insurance companies, giving a vast selection with a cheap quote available in around 2 minutes online. Think of them as being on top of the home insurance pyramid as they search from companies such as Churchill, Budget, AXA and Lloyds TSB.

Monday, January 22, 2007

Number 62 - I know at the time of posting this that number 61 is still to be guessed; but I hate leaving a sponsored post on top of my blog! This is one of the first images that I made, but forgot to upload it! It's not quite perfect, but should be obvious!
[This is a Sponsored Post] I hate to admit it, but I have been completely reeled in by Ugly Betty. The Stateside producers tend to do comedy / drama very well, such as Desperate Housewives, and Nip/Tuck. Anyway, www.soaps.com features all of the Soap Opera News that you need. Ok, it might all be US shows, but there are updates on Ugly Betty. All this site needs is a section for Hollyoaks, and it just might make it into my favourites folder. I've just seen the Days of Our Lives section on the site; wasn't that just a joke from Friends, or just a very clever piece of crossover TV?
Number 61 - Here is another quick one to keep you all on your toes whilst 56 continues to prove difficult! I remember the days when i'd post at 9am, and by 9.15am, it'd be done and dusted with a top effort from the regular suspects!
[This is a Sponsored Post] - Back to mobile phones... This web site offers free cell phones to people. I'm still thinking about my upgrade. I want a good camera on it, but also it has to be a decent phone. I've seen a 10 megapixel camera on a new Samsung - TEN MEGAPIXELS!? I'd like to be able to upload photos to a blog from it, which I hear is available in the States. Anyway, this site offers free shipping and boasts the largest selection you can find. Browse deals for the best one for you. Isn't the internet great? you bet.
[Revisited] Another classic that took a while to solve. I hope y'all had a good weekend. Rocky Balboa this week - shud be gud!

Saturday, January 20, 2007

[This is a Sponsored Post] I'm always looking at mobile phones; its a bit of an addiction. My contract isn't up for over 6 months, but I still look around as if were next week. Motorola has a new range of mobiles. I won't lie; I haven't always got along with the Motorola phones, and have heard of several re-occuring problems. I believe technology can evolve, and they are now releasing some very sexy but thin models. Just look at the Motorola KRZR K1 and the Motorola Z3, 2 very cool but functional models. One thing that my mobile always has to be is unique, and I can see these 2 babies ticking that box.
[Revisited] One of my stranger posts from the archives! I'm off to the island again this weekend to see my newborn niece. I wish you all a good one!
[This is a Sponsored Post] - Is this the new wikipedia? It has a long way to go! Encylocentral appears with lists and lists of info on just about every topic. It even has an article on Argos co uk, documenting the store's history. It does state that '17 million UK households are using their services with great fun', which I guess is slightly true, if worded a bit 'artistically'. Check it out, if you want. P.S. I have to put this in to make PPP recognise the post.. You pick the article and insert the title HERE

Friday, January 19, 2007

Number 60 - Wow, i'm 60 today! Its been a few months since i started, and still going strong. I really like this image, very crisp and minimal.

P.S. Still no joy on 56.

Thursday, January 18, 2007

[This is a Sponsored Post] - I just read on wikipedia about a website that paid the town of Halfway, Oregon to change its name to Half.com. Ebay then bought the site for a huge amount. The guy who masterminded it has written his own book, and now is a professional speaker on the circuit.
Number 56 - This one is still causing grief, as no one has solved it yet! Keep trying guys and gals.

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

[This is a Sponsored Post] - Finally, a relevent sponsored post! Peasy.com is a brand new site that enables homeowners to lease out their driveway as parking spaces. Strange you say? What about people who live near stations that are out all day, or around big sporting events? People can go online and instantly book parking spaces from £10 a week. There is easy money to be made, and this fills a nice niche in the market. So if you have trouble parking centrally or have an empty drive... well, i don't need to tell you what to do.
Number 59 - This has to be one of my favourites, the ones with lots of different images are. I really think that if this was polished up, the London Underground should put it up at the station it represents!

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

[This is a Sponsored Post] - Prank phone calls used to be all the rage. I once called my housemate at home, and pretended to be a British Gas rep asking for a meter reading. I forgot the meter was deep in the garage. At www.SpoofCard.com you can buy a card at you dial up with and change your voice; you can even block the caller ID. No computer needed, just call the number, log in; then piss someone off!
[Revisited] - I don't like tagging the sponsored posts on to the older images, it just seems really cluttered. Here is a classic old post.
[This is a Sponsored Post] - Loans - Social Irony: people borrow to get of out debt. Never the less, if you do need a great deal of money reasonably quickly, then getting one can be a massive weight off your mind. If you need a debt consolidation loan, then help and advice can never be a bad thing. UK Personal Loan Store (yes - they're based in the UK) can help with this and other loans such as bad credit loans, and IVA. Their web site seems friendly enough and straight forward, and they have around 200 loan plans to look through for you.
Number 58 - Just a little note to say i'm sorry for the volume of sponsored posts; I'm trying to determine how this system works. Feel free to have a guess at the clues though! I might have to consider breaking the mold and making the sponsored posts text-only. Good luck with this little one - i can see number 56 is still causing grief: good stuff!

Monday, January 15, 2007

[This Post Is Sponsored] - Saving money is always a good thing - especially in January. Coupon Chief has a wide range of offers for loads of websites, simply enter your chosen coupon code. My choice? I'm a font man; so head over to the fonts.com area of the site, and get Fonts.com coupons
Number 57 - Another quick and easy one today... still a very busy week. Hope you all had a good weekend!
REVISITED - I love kitchenware. Everything has to be chrome; tin openers, kettles, toasters... know what I mean? Shame my kitchen is a bit of a mess, otherwise I would kit it all out with the finest stuff. Do everyone have ONE item of Kitchenware that they couldn't live without? I have to have at least one knife that is so sharp it could have featured in Kill Bill.

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Number 56 - Got my end-of-year review next week - wish me luck; I don't think I can survive on sponsored posts alone! If anyone needs a full time blogger/seo mastermind... you know my name! (i love that song)

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

(Revisted) - You might have noticed that my revisited posts are now sponsored, enjoy! If you need help with quickbooks accounting then these guys can help small businesses. They say they are good, and quite frankly, i want to believe them. Why not read how they work . They moot (i love that word) 'inexpensive prices'. I remember BC101 - Business Computer Systems back at Uni, I hated it, maybe I should have got the professionals in! So, to summarise: If you need bookkeeping services from people who have experience by the shedload - give these guys a shout!
Number 55 - Another quick one, which you'll probably guess in seconds, not particularly hard! Is everyone else finding January such a struggle to get up in the morning, and generally breathe?

Sunday, January 07, 2007

Number 54 - A quick, but no less special post today, as I have reached the ripe old age of 26. I must be getting old as I'm starting to make myself sandwiches alot more often - what was ever wrong with toast?