Iceland volcano

It says Eruption of Iceland Volcano has caused more than 100,000 flights to be cancelled upto now and it had hit the air line industry more than the 9/11 incident.

  

Online fun arcade games

Lot of people enjoy playing fun arcade games online. That helps relax and at the same time help to have some fun while you are free.

funbrain website provides a cool selection of funbrain arcade games for free. Just hope onto funbrain com and try few games out. I am sure you'll enjoy.

Are you searching for a studio apartment for rent?

Well you have come to the right place. The website I am going to introduce has all what you are looking for in one single place. They have a wide variety of listings so that you can select the best apartment that suite your needs.

Apart from their main service of indexing and maintaining a large selection of nationwide apartments for rent, mystudioapartments.com have other services like Free ID protection, Free moving quotes, Free credit score and Free credit consultations.

Also if you are interested in decorating your studio apartment, they have a nice collection of articles that is going to make your life easier and more enjoyable.

They have a cool, sleek design for their website which makes it attractive and enjoyable to use. Search tools in the website is very user friendly, so you could easily find the apartment you are looking for at the location of your preference (ex: Chicago Studio Apartments).

For more information and guidance on rental services you can visit the following government website. There are many information services, but i recommend using the following since it is government information portal.

http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/topics/rental_assistance

Hope you will get some help for your burning questions regarding rental services by using these services.

google calendar - the coolest tool to organize your things

This is one of the best tools you will find, which enables you to organize things. For example, your events, meetings, appointments, trips, work schedules, ect.

It also has custom tools function, which enables people to make their own tools and add it to the interface. So there are many tools made by other people for your own use. Here i have added next meeting tool, which shows how much time left for the next meeting.

The other thing is the notification function. You can set notifications to be sent certain time prior to the event. Or if you have google chrome intalled and if you have enabled the calendar plugin, you will be notified with a pop-up. Sms notification is available for some countries only. 

Pillars of Creation

Pillars of creation - Estimated distance: 7000 light years away. This is a giant gas cloud, spanning light years in length. Super density of the gas, makes the interior gas contract gravitationally to produce stars.

Exams over - time to tidy up my blog

Ok. finally the exam has come to an end. Thought of tidying up my blog. I have removed all the nonsense ads. hehe non sense mean no adsense ads. Well the adsense has banned my site. Other ad services are not even marginally close to adsense. It really is a nonsense to have them on the site. So it is better to get rid of them.

Ahh more changes.. I thought of reducing the amount of paid posts. But who doesn't like when they pay you to post stuff!!!

great 20 20 match

This is one of the finest matches, we have ever witnessed.. unbelievable....

looking for free wordpress themes??

WP themes are a great way of adding some quality and a sense of uniqueness to your blog. I found this really cool collection of wordpress themes, which i thought of sharing with you guys. This free wordpress themes site has a collection of over 6900 wordpress themes. The special thing that i liked about the site is one click download process. just one click and you have your theme. Plus the themes are sorted in a way which enables you to find the type of theme you need quickly. Check out this site and i am sure you will bookmark it with out any doubt.

Save your self.. Save the world.. by going Green with efficient energy use...

Did you know that, by Replacing incandescent light bulbs with higher efficiency bulbs (compact fluorescents and LED) you could be stopping carbon emission by 1,699 lbs of carbon a year. I just got to know after registering at microsoft-hohm.

People are increasingly talking more and more about going green and saving the world. At the rate at which earth is using it's resources we are in for some real trouble if we do not change our behaviors. Going green and saving energy will not only benefit the planet, but your pocket as well. You could be saving 1000s each year by doing simple things that are Energy saving.

microsoft-hohm.com is a web service geared to provide you with loads of tips and recommendations on how you can step up to save your energy consumption. Starting with home appliances to changing the way you use house lighting or tips on how to be efficient with your house heating / cooling systems with thermostats. All in all they will provide you with a comprehensive guide to home energy saving FREE of charge.

It's not just about giving you some tips. People should be consciously aware of the places where they use lot of energy and where they spend more on energy. We can plug the leaking points only if we know where the leaks are. So with this service you will be easily creating energy profiles for your house hold and finding out where exactly the leaks are. Then it will be a matter of time for them to get plugged with appropriate solutions.  You will also be comparing your energy usage with your neighbors and friends and engage with them as a community for a better energy saving.

You can make lists of tagets and goals and monitor whether you have achieved them with time. That way you will be able to monitor the progression of your energy saving ideas.

So why not try this service out and save you and the planet at the same time. Cheers for a Better... Greener... World....

High Speed internet virtually anywhere with mybluedish

You know how important it is to have a stable high speed internet connection. Be it, just browsing through you tube or browsing through favorite websites or you may be accessing your office work from a remote location. For any range of work related to internet, you need speed.

Now, in any part of the city you could find a stable high speed internet. But think of a situation where you live in your favorite place in the woods or some where remote, that you only have dial-up capabilities.

That is where wild blue internet comes really really handy. You can of cause you them where ever you are. But when you are remote, there is no other option that using this service.

Conventional satellite internet providers are costly and a personal internet use is not meant with those services. But with this you are in for some real speed with the lowest prices available.

You can check their website for more details on the offers available. They have slashed prices further with FREE installation and mail in rebate for activation fee. So next time you are going remote or if you are living remote, then you shouldn't miss this opportunity.

Are you ready for the Morey's Piers Spring Sale & New Ride

Are you ready for the thrilling fun vacation at Morey's Piers beach front water parks and amusement parks. If you hurry up you can make up to 35% savings with Morey's Piers Spring Sale.

According to what they say, their aim is to "Provide a spectacular family recreation experience in an exceptionally safe, clean, friendly and unique environment."

You can visit their website for more information on Spring Sale Tickets, NJ Amusement Rides, Waterpark Passes & Tram Car Tickets.

The major ride attractions roller coasters include The Great Nor'Easter, The Sea Serpent, The Great White, the Giant Ferris Wheel, the Zoom Phloom and the Sky Ride. Additional pay attractions are located on every pier and include the Sky Scraper, Helicopter Skyrides, and the Spring Shot. At Morey's Piers you can experience some of the fastest roller coasters around.

Morey's Piers offers a wide range of Fun items for you and your family. With this generous offer you can rest a sure that you will get the maximum out of this vacation.

Search Engine Optimization

SEO is increasingly becoming hotter and hotter topic, since it directly co-relates with the success of your website. Optimized website for search engines will be search engine friendly as well as optimized for keywords. Thus will get considerably more amount of organic traffic compared with a non-optimized website.

You can do the optimization by your self or get a Seo Agency with good reputation and skills to get it done for you. What ever the way you get it done does not matter if finally get good traffic. :D :)

Auto Transponder keys and remotes

You might be searching for Auto Transponder keys and remotes for your car keys replacement and not sure how to find exactly the Transponder keys that will match your model. Then you have just got lucky. At autotransponder.com they provide easy and user friendly service to find out what works for your model.

They have 100% guarantee, that your set of keys will work after programming it for your car. If you can not do the programming according to the instructions given, they will also be supplying support over the phone. If that also doesn't work you have 100% money back guarantee.

You can just log onto their website for more information on how you can order the keys as well as for prices and shipping costs.

Just a quick note on what are Auto Transponder keys. Transponder keys are also be called “chip keys”. Many people who have transponder keys are not aware of the fact because the circuit is hidden inside the plastic head of the key. Transponder keys are automotive ignition keys with signal-emitting circuits built inside. When the key is turned in the ignition cylinder, the car's computer transmits a radio signal to the transponder circuit. The circuit has no battery; it is energized by the radio signal itself. The circuit typically has a computer chip which is programmed to respond by sending a coded signal back to the car's computer. If the circuit does not respond or if the code is incorrect, the engine will not start. Many cars immobilize if the wrong key is used by intruders. Chip Keys successfully protect cars from theft in two ways: forcing the ignition cylinder won't start the car, and the keys are difficult to duplicate. This is why chip keys are popular in modern cars and help decrease car theft.

Also talking about the code, It is an encrypted signal sent over micro wave band width. So you need proper programming of the key before you can use it.

buying first home?? 2010 Homebuyer Tax Credits will help you..

If you are a first time home buyer. There is a good news. Homebuyer Tax Credit extension can work in favor of you. It was bound to end in 2009. Now since there is an extension, this is the time for you to take advantage of it.

As the video describes, first-time homebuyers, or those who have not owned in the last three years, can receive up to an $8,000 tax credit or Homeowners who have lived in a current home consecutively for 5 of the past 8 years can receive up to a $6,500 tax credit.

There will be no future extensions, So it will be a good idea to have your contracts signed before April 30, 2010. (Income limits are now $125,000 for singles, $225,000 for married couples)

Video also describes how important the housing industry to US economy and what benefits it has for it's gross domestic growth. So in line with that, according to The National Association of Realtors an estimated $22 billion has already been added to the general economy as a result of this bill and approximately 2 million people have utilized the tax credit in 2009.

check out the learn center at coldwellbanker.com for a more comprehensive list of eligibility criteria on buying first home.

Movers in Orange county san diago

If you have tried to find a good mover for a residential moving or for a commercial moving, then you know how hard it is to find a good moving company. They have to be quick, reliable and professional with state of the art transportation trucks.

Out of Orange County moving companies listed online, Orange County movers are striving to provide a pleasant moving experience for all their customers. Check out their customer testimonials for a quick glance at their customer satisfaction levels.

Want to get a LOGO designed??? how about an online logo design contest

Put up an online logo design contest! Sounds cool isn't it. Yeah it's true. With 48hourslogo.com you can put up your own online logo designing contest in a jiffy and get more than 30 entries on average in the first 48 hours.

Professional designers set high prices to produce quality designs. But with this service, you can select the best design that suites your need and give the set price amount to the winner. You will have many choices to choose from unlike when you are working with just one designer.

In two simple steps you can put up your logo contest and start receiving amazing designs within hours.

quality eyeglasses at unbelievable price!!!

Looking for a pair of eyeglasses that suites you the best, yet wants it be cheap and fashionable. There aren't many choices in the market. But you can rely on some expert advice. In the following review Eric Hammer does a wonderful review about the options available to you.

http://www.examiner.com/x-28795-Brooklyn-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Cheap-eyeglasses-are-a-reality-Check-out-Erics-review-of-Zenni-Optical

As he says, Zenni optical provide the lowest price for the quality eyeglasses they present. According to what they have mentioned in their website, it is been possible to provide such quality with low cost due to their business approach which involves no middle man. They provide their customers right from their manufacturing plants.

When you think about other cheap options, they are over loaded with counterfeit models that will harm your health as well as your image. In the case of expensive brands, their cost has gone sky high due to advertising costs, middle man chargers and retail overhead. So why do we have to pay someones advertising bills when we have the option to use something for it's real value.


The review i mentioned earlier also describes some of the drawbacks of traditional prescription glasses as well as many more ways by which products like Zenni optical can be really handy for your budget. 

Wanna sell your company and don't know how?? March Group may have the solution for you!

So you want to sell your company and don't know how to do that or want to find potential buyers that may be interested in your company. This can really be a hectic task, if you don't get some valuable advice from an industry specialist. In that case March Group may have the solution for you. The March Groupis a mergers and acquisitions company. They helps businesses market, negotiate and sell their company.

Not only they have the tools to sell your company but also helps you in buying / investing on a new companies if you want to expand and broaden your existing company. March Group has created a tool for buyers/investors to use in order to find a company for sale that meets their criteria.

Think about all the hassles and worries you might have to go through to find the perfect deal for your satisfaction. With their advice and extended network of contacts you will be able to find deal that suites you the best. What more can we expect than getting advice and support from a reputed company which has been in the business for more than 20 years. Check out their website for more information.

looking for a moving company??

Well moving in the sense is a hectic and expensive process. aren't it? But it shouldn't be. With ABF U-Pack Moving® you will get the ideal moving experience you are looking for. It is cheaper than other moving companies and they provide their service on  "you pack - we drive" basis. When you compare this service to a traditional rental trucks, this service is much versatile and easy to use. You can check their website for more information on their services and offers

Are you an animator, a short film maker or a video maker?

If you produce your own videos, animations, short clips, ect and want to distribute it over internet, it is a great idea to have them licensed under your name. It will enable you to set your own rules for people who will be using and distributing them after you have released it to the world.

Well, but licensing in the sense seems like a big deal.. isn't it. But now it has become so easy with this new cool site called mdistribute.com, which provides you mobile content licensing on free registration. It will give you opportunity to license your content for mobile distribution, set prices for buyers who may be interested in your content and of course showcase your content for the buyers.

Sounds like cool to me.

Diabetes foot care - continued..

Another important thing is your shoes. They can easily damage your skin and predispose you to infections.

• Don't wear shoes without socks.
• Don't wear sandals or other open-toed shoes.
• Avoid high-heeled shoes and shoes with pointed toes.
• Wear well-padded socks or stockings that are 1/2 inch longer than your longest toe. Don't wear stretch socks, nylon socks, socks with an elastic band or garter at the top, or socks with inside seams.
• Don't wear uncomfortable or tight shoes that rub or cut into your feet. If you've had problems before because of shoes that didn't fit, you may want to be fitted for a custom-molded shoe.
• Talk to your doctor before you buy special shoes or inserts.
• Shop for new shoes at the end of the day when your feet are a little swollen. If shoes are comfortable when your feet are swollen, they'll probably be comfortable all day.
• Break in new shoes slowly by wearing them for no more than an hour a day for several days.
• Change socks and shoes every day. Have at least 2 pairs of shoes so you can switch pairs every other day.
• Look inside your shoes every day for things like gravel or torn linings. These things could rub against your feet and cause blisters or sores.

Diabetes foot care

Diabetes is a chronic debilitating condition which predisposed you to become immune compromised. Its' macroangiopathic and microangiopathic effects render some areas of the body ischemic. This makes these areas of the body unchecked by the immune mechanisms that are there to protect you from infections. Diabetic neuropathy results in reduced sensory perception of some areas of the body, making you unaware of the damages occurring to those areas.

High levels of glucose in blood will reduce the efficiency of the immune system components, by making advanced glycation end products (due to glycation of the components of the immune system). Also in diabetes ketoacidosis neutrophillic functions are reduced. All in all immune system of a diabetes patient will have a lesser efficacy than a normal healthy person.

Lots of people with diabetes loose one of their feet or both due to negligence. This can well be prevented if you care enough.

First controlling your blood glucose levels is the main stay of tackling the problem. Proper diabetic diet, Regular exercises, avoiding smoking and alcohol, getting your medication as prescribed and getting your health status checked regularly will ensure proper glycemic control.

At the same time foot care should be given utmost importance.

• Wash your feet every day with lukewarm (not hot) water and mild soap.
• Dry your feet well, especially between the toes. Use a soft towel and pat gently; don't rub.
• Keep the skin of your feet smooth by applying a cream or lanolin lotion, especially on the heels. If the skin is cracked, talk to your doctor about how to treat it.
• Keep your feet dry by dusting them with nonmedicated powder before putting on shoes, socks or stockings.
• Check your feet every day. You may need a mirror to look at the bottoms of your feet. Call your doctor if you have redness, swelling, pain that doesn't go away, numbness or tingling in any part of your foot.
• Don't treat calluses, corns or bunions without talking to your doctor first.
• Cut toenails straight across to avoid ingrown toenails. It might help to soak your toenails in warm water to soften them before you cut them. File the edges of your toenails carefully. When cutting nails, it is better to get it done by someone else, if you can not properly do it. It will ensure, your foot is not damaged while cutting nails.
• Don't let your feet get too hot or too cold.
• Don't go barefoot.

I got paypal negative balance

Today paypal sent me a message saying they have reversed one of the transactions sent to my account. But the amount sent back was greater than the amount that was there in my account. So i got a negative balance. Cool isnt't it. hehe

an easy way of Adding water marks to all your site images

Basically what we have to do is to have .htaccess file in the location where images reside and forward the request to a PHP script that will combine the requested image with the pre defined water mark using phpGD library and out put the new image. (here we use phpGD library there are other libraries that you can use.)

First of all you need add a .htaccess file into the location where your images are stored. here i have images in /images folder. This will get all the http requests going to the folder, where htaccess resides and direct them into /watermark/image_full.php file.


RewriteEngine     on 
# watermark big pictures with own watermark image 
RewriteRule    ^([0-9]+)_(.*).jpg        
/watermark/image_full.php?%{REQUEST_FILENAME} 
RewriteRule    ^([0-9]+)_(.*).gif        
/watermark/image_full.php?%{REQUEST_FILENAME} 
RewriteRule    ^([0-9]+)_(.*).png        
/watermark/image_full.php?%{REQUEST_FILENAME}  


Then we create a folder called, /watermark. Then put your water mark image in a png format in to that folder. Then we have to build the php file that will out put the image requested, with the water mark added to it.

We will be using phpGD library to merge two images and create a new image. Check the following PHP code. php file is in the same directory as the water mark file (/watermark)



// out put the result as a image
header("Content-type: image/jpeg"); 

//File name of the water mark file
$wmark='watermark_copyright.png'; 

// get the image name into a variable
$mimage=$QUERY_STRING; 

// load water mark image into a  new image object
$watermark = imagecreatefrompng($wmark); 

// get water mark width and height
$watermark_width = imagesx($watermark);
$watermark_height = imagesy($watermark);

// load requested image into a image object if it is a gif image
if(eregi('.gif',$mimage)) {
$image = imagecreatefromgif($mimage);
}

// load requested image into a image object if it is a jpg image
elseif(eregi('.jpeg',$mimage)||eregi('.jpg',$mimage)) {
$image = imagecreatefromjpeg($mimage);
}

// load requested image into a image object if it is a png image
elseif(eregi('.png',$mimage)) {
$image = imagecreatefrompng($mimage);
}


// get the width and height of requested image
$size = getimagesize($mimage);

// here we calculate new width and height for our watermark.

$WM_N_W = $size[0]/2;
$WM_N_H = ($WM_N_W*$watermark_height)/$watermark_width;

// create image holder object for new water mark
$nw_watermark = imageCreate($WM_N_W, $WM_N_H);

// resize the water mark
ImageCopyResized($nw_watermark, $watermark, 0, 0, 0, 0, $WM_N_W, $WM_N_H, $watermark_width, $watermark_height);

// set x and y co-ordinates for placement of the watermark
$dest_x = $size[0] - $WM_N_W - 10;
$dest_y = $size[1] - $WM_N_H - 20;


//make the watermark transparent
imagecolortransparent($watermark,imagecolorat($watermark,0,0));

// merge two images
imagecopyresampled($image, $nw_watermark, $dest_x, $dest_y, 0, 0, $watermark_width, $watermark_height, $watermark_width, $watermark_height);


// out put image
imagejpeg($image);

// destroy image objects and free the memory
imagedestroy($watermark); 
imagedestroy($image); 

Check the comments for explanations. If you are copying and pasting this, make sure, comments are escaped with // or /* and */

Removing Vocals from a Sound Track

Today i came across some work of one of my friends. To remove vocals from a sound track. Actually for it to be used as a karaoke. There is no easy ways to do this. This requires removal of frequency range of the voice of the singer. But always, it will overlap with the music frequencies. So you can not really get what you really want. But you can try and try and get close to what you want.

Here are some of the software i came across.

blazaudio - less controls of what we can do with the clip. But reduce the voice level of the vocals.

analogueX winamp plugin - They they, it reduces the vocals sound level, but i couldn't get working.

Adobe Audition 3 - An advance piece of software for professionals. Complex controls. But get's closer. With some experience with this software, you should be able to get what you need done.

Hope this helps if you also run into my problem.