As for my personal experience being hosted with WPWebhost, I tell you so far so good and great. Support is superb, replies in minutes.  They really do care for their subscribers. I definitely recommend WP WebHost. So, if you are looking to build a blog on WordPress and you do not know how to start, just go to WP WebHost. They will be happy to help.  Back to the contest, if you are interested about joining, just continue reading.

How to participate?

You have to be a WordPress user.

1.    Write a blog post about your WordPress story (and mention about this contest). Your story can include:

• Why WordPress?
• How did you get to know WordPress?
• Your experience using WordPress.
• Any of your story related to WordPress.

2.    Gather at least 5 comments.
3.    Submit your URL in the comment form here. (trackback works too)
4.    That’s all.

Rules

1.    Blog post written in English only.
2.    Word count doesn’t matter.
3.    Submit before 28th June 2009.

Total prizes worth $3000+

1st Prize Winner: $300 Cash (via PayPal) + WP Review Site Developer License from wpreviewsite.com worth $299 + Advanced WordPress Membership Plugin Site License from wp-member.com worth $32.99 + 6 Months Plus Membership from tutsplus.com worth $54 +  1 Year Themes Membership from elegantthemes.com worth $19.95 + WP Buddy Plan 1 Year Hosting Sponsorship worth $160/year.

2nd Prize Winner: $200 Cash (via PayPal) + WP Review Site Single Site License from wpreviewsite.com worth $97 + Advanced WordPress Membership Plugin Site License from wp-member.com worth $32.99 + 6 Months Plus Membership from tutsplus.com worth $54 + 1 Year Themes Membership from elegantthemes.com worth $19.95 + WP Freedom Plan 1 Year Hosting Sponsorship worth $80/year.

3rd Prize Winner: $100 Cash (via PayPal) + WP Review Site Single Site License from wpreviewsite.com worth $97 + Advanced WordPress Membership Plugin Site License from wp-member.com worth $32.99 + 6 Months Plus Membership from tutsplus.com worth $54 + 1 Year Themes Membership from elegantthemes.com worth $19.95 + WP Freedom Plan 1 Year Hosting Sponsorship worth $80/year.

Picking the winners

30 entries will be selected and shortlisted where the public will vote for the 3 winners as Public Favorites. In addition, Another 3 winners will be chosen as Judge Favorites. So, there will be 6 winners all in all.

So what are you waiting for. Join now.

Contest link: Tell Us Your WordPress Story and Win More Than $3000 Worth of Prizes.

Here’s how it works: In Google Wave you create a wave and add people to it. Everyone on your wave can use richly formatted text, photos, gadgets, and even feeds from other sources on the web. They can insert a reply or edit the wave directly. It’s concurrent rich-text editing, where you see on your screen nearly instantly what your fellow collaborators are typing in your wave. That means Google Wave is just as well suited for quick messages as for persistent content — it allows for both collaboration and communication. You can also use “playback” to rewind the wave and see how it evolved.

As with Android, Google Chrome, and many other Google efforts, we plan to make the code open source as a way to encourage the developer community to get involved. Google Wave is very open and extensible, and we’re inviting developers to add all kinds of cool stuff before our public launch. Google Wave has three layers: the product, the platform, and the protocol:

• The Google Wave product (available as a developer preview) is the web application people will use to access and edit waves. It’s an HTML 5 app, built on Google Web Toolkit. It includes a rich text editor and other functions like desktop drag-and-drop (which, for example, lets you drag a set of photos right into a wave).
• Google Wave can also be considered a platform with a rich set of open APIs that allow developers to embed waves in other web services, and to build new extensions that work inside waves.
• The Google Wave protocol is the underlying format for storing and the means of sharing waves, and includes the “live” concurrency control, which allows edits to be reflected instantly across users and services. The protocol is designed for open federation, such that anyone’s Wave services can interoperate with each other and with the Google Wave service. To encourage adoption of the protocol, we intend to open source the code behind Google Wave.

For more news about Google wave, click here.

Resveratrol is being toted as a great anti-aging compound today.  Resveratrol is found in the skin of red grapes and is a constituent of red wine, but apparently not in sufficient amounts to explain the French paradox.  It also found in berries and peanuts.  Experts say that it can delay aging and protect us from free radicals. It also protects the heart.

Resveratrol is now a substance that is being included in many wellness supplements in the market today. If you want to think about including Resveratrol in you daily wellness regime, it is wise and better to contact or consult an expert or doctor on this as you are aware of certain side effects of this products before taking it.  Moreover, the intensity of the side effect depends on the amount of Resveratrol in the supplement that you’re taking. Dosage and formulation are extremely important. This compound is known to interact with other medication.

What is Resveratrol?

Resveratrol is a phytoalexin produced naturally by several plants when under attack by pathogens such as bacteria or fungi. Resveratrol has also been produced by chemical synthesis and is sold as a nutritional supplement derived primarily from Japanese knotweed. In mouse and rat experiments, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, blood-sugar-lowering and other beneficial cardiovascular effects of resveratrol have been reported. Most of these results have yet to be replicated in humans. In the only positive human trial, extremely high doses (3–5 g) of resveratrol in a proprietary formulation have been necessary to significantly lower blood sugar.

Adverse Side effects and unknowns

While the health benefits of Resveratrol seem promising, one study has theorized that it may stimulate the growth of human breast cancer cells, possibly because of resveratrol’s chemical structure, which is similar to a phytoestrogen. However, other studies have found that resveratrol actually fights breast cancer. Some studies suggest that resveratrol slows the development of blood vessels, which suppresses tumors, but also slows healing. Citing the evidence that resveratrol is estrogenic, some retailers of resveratrol advise that the compound may interfere with oral contraceptives and that women who are pregnant or intending to become pregnant should not use the product, while others advise that resveratrol should not be taken by children or young adults under eighteen, as no studies have shown how it affects their natural development. A small study found that a single dose of up to 5 g of trans-resveratrol caused no serious adverse effects in healthy volunteers.

Supplementation

Resveratrol nutritional supplements, first sourced from ground dried grape skins and seeds, are now primarily derived from the less expensive, more concentrated Japanese knot weed, which contains up to 187 mg/kg in the dried root and can be concentrated in an extract up to 50%. As a result of extensive news coverage, sales of supplements greatly increased in 2006, despite cautions that benefits to humans are unproven.

Source/Reference Links:

Wikipedia
WebForHealth
CBS News

Watch 60 Minutes Resveratrol VIDEO at the link provided.

Step 1 (using Internet Explorer):

1. Open your MegaVideo video in your browser and let it load fully.
2. After you are done watching the video online, go to Tools -> Internet Options -> Settings -> View Files (For IE)
3. Now you will get a large size file with long name and unknown type there
4. Copy and paste that file in your desktop, this file is the video file in flv format
5. Rename it with flv extension, say e.g. sample.flv

Step 2 (Using Megvideo Video Downloader tool):

1. Download the Megavideo Video Downloader Tool
2. Perform the setup for the Megavideo Video Downloader Tool
3. Launch the application and find the URL of the video you want to download that is hosted on Megavideo site.
4. Enter the URL of the video into the Megavideo Video Downloader tool as shown below and click on the add button.
5. Select the folder or directory where you want to save the downloaded video.
6. Select the format in which you want to download the video.
7. Click on the start button to begin download of the video.

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Tips:  You can automatically start the downloads by clicking on the checkbox next to autostart download located top right. Also, you can also download multiple videos from Megavideo at once.

Step 3 (Using Firefox Browser add-on):

1. Download and install the Video DownloadHelper Firefox add-on.
2. Open your MegaVideo video in your Firefox browser and click the play button.
3. Right click the mouse anywhere in the page as long as not on the video, then hover it to “Download Helper” option. (See image below)
4. Then hover it to Media option, you will see the video filename in .flv that you want to download
5. Click the filename, then save it.
6. Download “Moyea FLV Player” to play the downloaded videos.

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Note:

• if your Windows Media player can not read the downloaded videos, install and use FLV Player or VLC media player as these software’s are already tested and proven.

That’s it. Try it for yourself. Good luck.

P.S.  I don’t encourage downloading copyrighted materials. So be responsible in downloading videos.

Eraserheads Live! The Final Set

Venue:  SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds
When:  March 7, 2009 8:00 PM

Prices are:

• VIP  PhP 5000.00
• GOLD  PhP 3000.00
• SILVER  PhP 1300.00
• BRONZE  Php 300.00

What are you waiting for, go reserve and get your tickets at TicketWorld now. Call them at (02) 891-9999 or go to the nearest Ticketworld outlet to buy one. Relive the Eheads fever and the memories of our childhood days.

Thanks to Marhgil for the update.

Below is the Eraserheads Reunion Concert Part 2 The Final Set Seat Map Venue at MOA.  Just use your visual imagination on how far the Silver and Bronze accommodation from the Stage. I hope you’ll get the right ticket accommodation that suits you. Good luck.

The concert will be produced by MTV and Smart with the venue yet to be announced. For now, it’s a tossup between The Fort and SM Mall of Asia grounds. They’re just about to sign the contract and will have their press conference on January 19.

Update of Venue:  SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds – March 7, 2009 8PM

Thanks for the heads up Marhgil, an Ehead superfanatic.   Next in question will be, When will the tickets be released? Where We/I can buy Eraserheads Reunion Concert tickets? Any Eraserheads Concert Part 2 ticket outlets available? I guess we’ll have to wait after their Press conference. Stay tuned. Watch Eraserheads Reunion Concert Part 2 “The Final Set.”

Update: Tickets for Eraserheads Reunion Concert Part 2 now available

There’s a way that we can monitor and know our Calories by using  Bodybugg equipment. BodyBugg, it says in their site that it is your personal calorie management system. I hope this is true as I still have yet to use it on my own. Below is my own Bodybugg reviews.

The bodybugg makes it easy to manage the calories you consume and burn so that you can stay in control of your weight. Now updated with new features, sleek styling, and a size that is 50% less than the original version, the bodybugg is now even more convenient and easy to use.

You asks, What is a BodyBugg anyway and how does the system/equipment work?

The bodybugg calorie management system uses a patented process for interpreting calorie burn. It is this process of measuring calorie burn and calorie intake that is unique to the bodybugg calorie management system

Motion: The bodybugg armband contains an accelerometer. The accelerometer measures motion. It measures how you move from multiple perspectives to give a fuller understanding of your movement.

Steps: Steps are counted using the accelerometer to measure the distinct patterns created by running or walking.

Galvanic skin response: When you sweat, your skin becomes more electrically conductive. This measurement helps the device understand how active you are.

Skin temperature: There’s an electronic thermometer inside your armband that monitors how hot you are.

Heat Flux: When you move, your muscles produce heat. Your armband measures the heat that’s flowing from your body into the environment.

The data from these sensors, in conjunction with your body parameters (age, gender, height, weight) enable the most accurate estimation of energy expenditure on the market today outside of a clinical setting.

Once the “readings” are received, it is determined how difficult the exercise was. That is important because the way you burn calories is unique to you.

The clinically proven algorithms crunch your numbers – pairing up sensor data with your personal information and let you know how much progress you have made toward making your goals through the easy web based application. (Source: 24hourfitness.com)

BodyBugg new features and benefits:

• Uses specialized sensors to monitor calories burned with over 90% accuracy
• Manages calories consumed through easy to use web based program included free for 6 months with initial purchase.
• Tracks steps with built in pedometer
• 45 minute phone coaching to help get you started
• PC and MAC compatible
• Rechargeable battery

Also, since NBC’s hit reality show The Biggest Loser premiered in 2004, The Biggest Loser contestants used the bodybugg® calorie management system, which monitors calorie intake and output to keep people on track to reach their weight loss goals. They are inspired by the transformation of their lives as they are eliminated from the show. Be inspired too. You can watch the latest season of The Biggest Loser at the link provided The Biggest Loser Season 7 Couples.

Buy your own bodybugg now. See below:

Note: This is not a paid post nor a sponsored post.

In the United States, this year’s day-after-Christmas-sales is expected to rival those of Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving that kicks off the shopping season and can put retailers into money-making territory for the year. For the first time, J.C. Penney is opening at 5:30 AM on December 26 and will take orders for wake-up calls on jcp.com. Various other offers from retailers have been advertised online in the hope of enticing shoppers to shop more.

This is as far as I know who have good offers and deals online this season in the U.S., aside from JC Penney’s.  Retailers and E-tailers will be pulling out all the stops for the home stretch into the holiday season. When you shop online at the right store you can get even bigger discounts than the sale signs in store windows advertise.

Target.com is offering certain items up to 75% off including clothing, furniture, electronics, and more.

Toys R Us has a variety of different sales on Nintendo Wii/DS games, table games, Hannah Montana, and iPod accessories. Toys R Us circulars in newspapers Thursday will bill the day after Christmas as the “biggest” after-holiday sale with deals including an $81.99 race car set for $19.99 and table games, originally $239.99, for $131.99.

Kohl’s is unloading their clearance at 60-80% off on all clothing.

WalMart is having sales on video games and HDTV keeping up their electronics trend. Wal-Mart is also creating buzz with its Sunday markdowns on “home and office needs.”  Rumor is that Wal-Mart will start selling Apple iPhones, this may just be true.

Circuit City is going big on electronics with lots of discounts. Save up to 20% on digital cameras an camcorders, 30% off on GPS, and $100 off on home theater systems.

Bath & Body Works wants you to hold back some cash because its semi-annual sale, with 75 percent off, starts Monday.

Just a practical word of advise: Though discounts and big bargains will certainly be good for everyone, just buy only what you need and be good for you.Even if it is cheap and you’ll not use it, still it turns out to be an expensive one. So buy only what you need.

Happy Holidays 2008! Holiday Doodle. If you’re into boxing, don’t forget hatton vs pacquiao soon.
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John decided to sell his blog for personal reasons. I wonder if Mr. Cow is settling sooner to Ms. Cow down under in Australia. You can view his sitepoint auction here. All I can say is Good luck with your auction and hope for the best that you exceed your B.I.N asking price of $50K. That is a lot of Mooooney. By the way John, If you exceed you B.I.N. price, send to me the excess. HaHaHa.

JohnCow.com was initially planned as a parody on the popular blog JohnChow.com. In the process of acquiring the domain an idea came to life. Why not adapt the winning formula and amplify it’s achievements? Using the platform John Chow uses as a tribute to his marketing skills? We will keep an eye out on the Internet’s biggest moooney-makers and publish their best ideas, projects and work.

Full Details of the Sale at Cow For Sale.

There are a lot of online casinos around the world now especially in the US. I am referring to you about the USAPlayersWelcome.com online casino site and that’s why I am bringing up this topic. This is one of the few USA online casinos that accept USA players from all American states (except from Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Washington, Indiana, Nevada, Oregon, Louisiana and South Dakota) with No Restrictions! Remember that - NO Restrictions. They feature big bonuses and free casinos. They also offer very comprehensive and easy to use casinos guide for the first timers. How’s that while having great fun online? So what are you waiting for? If you want USA casinos at your own fingertips and in your own computer, head now to USAPlayersWelcome.com and try some of their casinos! All are safe and secured. Play now!