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BlackBerry Storm Input

Elaine — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:41:26 +0000

My current Verizon phone needs updating and I’m seeking input from anyone who has the new Verizon BlackBerry Storm. I’ve held off, waiting for problems since it’s release (buggy and unresponsive) to be resolved.

I also do not want to switch carriers since I’ve been with Verizon for several years and have family/friends on Verizon so that leaves out the iPhone.

Yea/Nay? Comments welcome.

iGoogle great theme

Elaine — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:59:06 +0000

What do you use for your home page? I use iGoogle so I can have my email, and news reader to follow my favorite blogs, plus all the other information I want at my fingertips on the same page. I just discovered the Tommy Hilifiger theme (under artists themes) and I love this one!! The changing image is peaceful, serene, and relaxing.

For any of you using iGoogle for your home page definitely check out this theme.

I will try to post next week from DC or North Carolina but don’t hold me to it

Have a great weekend everyone!

2008 Election and technology

Elaine — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:22:19 +0000

While reading the Washingtonian I came across an article by Garrett M. Gaff titled “Smile, You’re on You Tube“, how social networks, bloggers, “mecca moments, and other products of the new technology are changing politics— and presidential campaigns.

The first paragraph caught my attention: (and kept me reading)

The 2008 presidential election is a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon. For the first time since 1952, there is no president or vice president running for reelection. Beyond that, the 2008 campaign will be the first in a new era of American politics – the first where technology is both the medium and the message.

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama both announced their candidacy online. All have raised millions of dollars online from donors. From My Space to Twitter the candidates have embraced this new technology to reach potential voters. We can follow our candidates throughout the day, we can receive text messages from their campaign with updates. The technology today and how it will impact the election truly is amazing.

If you’re into politics and the election check out the article.

Results of last poll. Question was will the recent toy recalls from China affect your toy shopping this holiday season?

77% said yes, I will not buy toys made in China

4% said no, I will buy what my kids want

19% said I don’t have kids on my shopping list.

Thank you all for answering and a new poll is up.

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No time to blog

Elaine — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:06:29 +0000

Wow has it really been 8 days since I’ve posted anything here? Tis the season and I’m sure like many others, blogging moves down on the list of importance. I won’t complain about the snow and ice and frigid temperatures because it pales in comparison to those hit by the ice storm in Oklahoma. 610,000 still without power and the Gas and Electric company is saying it could take 10 days or more before it’s all restored. I’ve lived in the north my entire life so winter storms and power outages are not new to me, however not for 10 days! My heart goes out to all those affected by this devastating storm.

Have you noticed since you started blogging (or made online friends) that you pay attention to the National weather report more than you did before? I know I do. From the New England states to Seattle and all across this great country I have met so many wonderful people. When I turn on the news and hear about forest fires, Santa Ana winds, hurricanes, mudslides, tornadoes, blizzards and ice storms I naturally think of the people I know in the location currently under the wrath of Mother Nature.

Christmas – my shopping is not done and I’m not ready and I’m getting stressed like everyone else. I changed out the quote at the top of the page which is perfect for me right now!

For those who have asked about Sarah – she is doing well, uncomfortable and ready for this to be over. What woman doesn’t say that when she’s down to her last 2-3 weeks of pregnancy? As for me…. I am ready for this little girl to make her appearance in the world, come on let’s not be shy, there are many loving people that can’t wait to meet you.

Blogger changes comment section

Elaine — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:15:03 +0000

Well since Kirk over at “Just Thinkin’ beat me to it I’m going to post his write up (with his permission of course) about Google’s asinine decision to allow only those with Blogger accounts to leave their link when commenting.

If there’s one main thing that the Blogosphere revolves around, what would it be?

Back links! That’s what.

Anybody who has ever commented on a blog and happens to also have their own blog as well, knows exactly what this is. Name, Email Address, Website–we all know this so well we don’t even think about it anymore…until now that is. Can anyone say Blogger or perhaps Google?

Well they goofed. They goofed by no longer allowing any blogger other than those with “Blogger” accounts to leave their website address unless it’s within the comment itself. No more selecting “Other” and having that two line form pop up where you can put your name and website address. And considering how well the “DoFollow” movement has caught on since it’s inception and what it means to effectively isolate the rest of the Blogosphere from Blogger type blog owners, this must have been a decision made while under the influence. For example:

“I got a great idea dude, check this out! Let’s…like…tell the whole Blogosphere that ain’t us to bugger off, okay?”

I’m not going to go into all the details here since a couple of blogging type folks have already written good, concise articles on this rather idiotic decision on Google/Blogger’s part so I’ll post the links here and let you folks read all about it.

Google Lets Down The Bloggers (Matts Nutts)

Blogger.com No Longer Allows Links to Non-Blogger Sites in Comments (Suburban Oblivion)

Now I have quite a few fellow blogger’s that have their sites hosted on Blogger and I’m not going to stop commenting on their blogs because of this but I, like others, find this new state of affairs rather disgusting. I would have hoped Google was better than this but apparently not. Do they actually believe this is going to help? More like biting the hand that feeds them. Biting it off that is.

Upgrading

Elaine — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:22:17 +0000

I’m upgrading to wordpress 2.3 so this blog may be funky for an hour or so. Have no fear, will be back to normal soon . Actually I’m not doing the upgrading this time. My good buddy Kirk over at Just Thinkin’ is going to be the web master and do the upgrade for me. Man is that putting your trust in someone or not? Okey dokey Kirk, take it away.

New Look

Elaine — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 13:56:29 +0000

Once again it’s time to change the look around here. Thank you Micki for sharing the web address of the biggest collection of photos I have ever seen on the net! I wrote to the owner and asked permission to use one as a header image for my blog. Permission was granted.

The image I currently have up is from Tickfaw State Park in Louisiana. He has albums (hundreds of them) from all over the world with wonderful photos. Here is his web address. At the left click on general public pictures. Thank you Alexey Sergeev for sharing your photos and giving me permission to use this on my blog. I will be using more, that’s for sure.

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Email Alerts

Elaine — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:57:12 +0000

There was a comment yesterday about adding an update alert. Acting upon that suggestion I added subscribe by email on the side bar. Just type in your email address and follow the prompt. You will only receive email when I update so it will not be every day. Hope this helps my MSN friends who are accustomed to using MSN Space alerts.

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