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		<title>Hungry Like The Wolfgram</title>
		<link>http://www.bloggyaward.com/sports/hungry-like-the-wolfgram/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>noemi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sporty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[triathlete]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[triathlon]]></category>

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Hungry Like The Wolfgram
Hungry Like The Wolfgram is the blog of Mike W, who is an amateur triathlete.  I have to tell you &#8211; this guy has my admiration.  He is a forecast analyst for a consumer goods company by day, and yet he manages to train (really train) for various sports &#8211; [...]]]></description>
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<a href="http://ironmike08.blogspot.com/">Hungry Like The Wolfgram</a><br />
<em>Hungry Like The Wolfgram</em> is the blog of Mike W, who is an amateur triathlete.  I have to tell you &#8211; this guy has my admiration.  He is a forecast analyst for a consumer goods company by day, and yet he manages to train (really train) for various sports &#8211; even those that do not come naturally to him (swimming, according to him).  The blog details his training as well as provides bits and pieces of information about sports in general.</p>
<p><strong>Visual Aesthetics &#8211; 10</strong><br />
The visuals of <em>Hungry Like The Wolfgram</em> are perfect for the blog&#8217;s overall theme.  The words lean and strong come to mind. I can&#8217;t explain why, but I guess the effect is perfect.  The blog posts themselves contain images and videos, which add to the whole visual experience.</p>
<p><strong>User Friendliness &#8211; 9</strong><br />
<em>Hungry Like The Wolfgram</em> is not only visually appealing, but it also makes the whole reading experience easy for everyone!  The design contributes to easy navigation. The pages load up in no time at all.  My only suggestion: add a section for labels!</p>
<p><strong>Reading Enjoyment &#8211; 10</strong><br />
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Mike W&#8217;s posts.  I am a frustrated athlete, and people like Mike W are amazing in my book.  He writes well and inserts funny lines along the way.  I think many an amateur athlete will do good reading this blog.</p>
<p><strong>Useful Info &#8211; 10</strong><br />
This is another very strong point of <em>Hungry Like The Wolfgram</em>.  Mike W shares his experiences in his blog, and one can&#8217;t help but pick out a tip or two.  Make sure you watch the videos as well.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Overall Experience </span>- 9</strong><br />
Aside from my single suggestion about the labels, this blog gets a thumbs up from me.  <em>Hungry Like The Wolfgram</em> should be in the bookmarks of any aspiring athlete out there.  Good luck, Mike.  I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;ll make it!</p>

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		<title>Princess Know It All</title>
		<link>http://www.bloggyaward.com/bloggyaward/princess-know-it-all/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:51:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Noemi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Journal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal journal]]></category>

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Princess Know It All
One look at the title of the blog Princess Know It All made me decide that I am going to feature it here on Bloggy Award.  Girls, haven&#8217;t we all been called this at least once in our lives?  The blog is more than &#8220;knowing it all,&#8221; though.  It&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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<a href="http://princessknowitall.com/">Princess Know It All</a><br />
One look at the title of the blog <em>Princess Know It All</em> made me decide that I am going to feature it here on Bloggy Award.  Girls, haven&#8217;t we all been called this at least once in our lives?  The blog is more than &#8220;knowing it all,&#8221; though.  It&#8217;s about the quest of one &#8220;princess&#8221; to find out more about life and live it, too!</p>
<p><strong>Visual Aesthetics &#8211; 10</strong><br />
The visuals are fit for a princess, literally!  There is a lot of pink, but I love how the blogger was able to make it mix with other shades AND black!  There are lots of images that make the whole blog&#8217;s look really lively.</p>
<p><strong>User Friendliness &#8211; 8</strong><br />
Despite the huge amount of images (and text, actually) in the blog, I didn&#8217;t encounter any problems with load times.  In fact, the posts that I went through loaded up in no time at all.  I did have a problem with the music, though.  I tried listening to David Bowie&#8217;s Changes, but it just wouldn&#8217;t play for me! <img src='http://www.bloggyaward.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif' alt=':(' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>I would also suggest more navigation links that will help the reader.  An archives section and a comprehensive label/category section will help much!</p>
<p><strong>Reading Enjoyment &#8211; 10</strong><br />
Yup, this is a strong point of <em>Princess Know It All</em>.  Even those of who may not normally like long text would probably have a good time reading <em>Princess Know It All</em>.  The topics are quite easy to relate to and the blogger&#8217;s passion just shines through.</p>
<p><strong>Useful Info &#8211; 10</strong><br />
From travel tips (this girl knows how to do it!) to standing your ground as a woman &#8211; you&#8217;ll find all sorts of useful information in <em>Princess Know It All</em>.  Definitely perfect in this regard.</p>
<p><strong><u>Overall Experience </u>- 9</strong><br />
<em>Princess Know It All</em>, I think, should be in the blog roll of all like minded women out there.  This blog is refreshingly honest and simply fun.</p>

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		<title>Single Independent Sistah</title>
		<link>http://www.bloggyaward.com/bloggyaward/single-independent-sistah/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:55:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Noemi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Journal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Relationsips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[single women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SIS]]></category>

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Single Independent Sistah
Single Independent Sistah &#8211; also known as SIS &#8211; is the term used to describe a &#8220;black, professional female who is single and dealing with the solo life.&#8221;  And that&#8217;s what Sistah1, the brains behind this blog, is all about.  With her blog, she aims to reach out to her fellow [...]]]></description>
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<a href="http://singleindependentsistah.wordpress.com/">Single Independent Sistah</a><br />
<em>Single Independent Sistah</em> &#8211; also known as SIS &#8211; is the term used to describe a &#8220;black, professional female who is single and dealing with the solo life.&#8221;  And that&#8217;s what <em>Sistah1</em>, the brains behind this blog, is all about.  With her blog, she aims to reach out to her fellow SIS and chronicle her own journey as well.</p>
<p><strong>Visual Aesthetics &#8211; 10</strong><br />
I love the visuals!!!  <em>Sistah1</em> was able to make use of a dark theme without overdoing it.  The background isn&#8217;t just one shade of black, which makes it easier on the eyes.  The other elements of the blog &#8211; header, font colors, and photos &#8211; all come together very well to make for a very pleasant visual experience.</p>
<p><strong>User Friendliness &#8211; 9</strong><br />
Navigating <em>Single Independent Sistah</em> is such an easy task that you don&#8217;t really have anything negative to say.  The pages load up with no problems at all, and all the links (blogroll, posts, tags, etc.) are easily located in the right column.  One minor suggestion: maybe add in-post links that will lead readers to more information on key topics covered?</p>
<p><strong>Reading Enjoyment &#8211; 10</strong><br />
<em>Sistah1</em> writes very well that I couldn&#8217;t help but enjoy going through the posts.  Her topics are well-chosen, and I found myself nodding every now and then as I was reading.  Oh, mind you, I doubt I can be classified as a SIS but I still enjoyed the blog!</p>
<p><strong>Useful Info &#8211; 10</strong><br />
To be honest, I didn&#8217;t think I&#8217;d find a lot of useful information at first.  As I went from one blog post to another, however, I found myself being proven wrong.  Women listen up: you&#8217;ll be getting a LOT of tips, advice, and insights from this blog.  Heck, even men can learn a thing or two!</p>
<p><strong><u>Overall Experience </u>- 9</strong><br />
This blog should be in your bookmark.  Relationships, career, self-realization &#8211; all these and more are what you&#8217;ll find in <em>Single Independent Sistah</em>.  Whether you&#8217;re a SIS or not, I think you ought to pay this blog a visit.</p>

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		<title>BULLy the BEAR</title>
		<link>http://www.bloggyaward.com/personal-finance/bully-the-bear/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:54:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Noemi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[investing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stock market]]></category>

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BULLy the BEAR
BULLy the BEAR is &#8220;la papillion&#8217;s&#8221; blog.  In it, he shares his experiences and knowledge about the stock market.  He is happy to tell all &#8211; from his humble beginnings as a newbie to his successful endeavors today.
Visual Aesthetics &#8211; 7
BULLy the BEAR makes use of a dark theme &#8211; white [...]]]></description>
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<a href="http://bullythebear.blogspot.com/">BULLy the BEAR</a><br />
<em>BULLy the BEAR</em> is &#8220;<em>la papillion&#8217;s</em>&#8221; blog.  In it, he shares his experiences and knowledge about the stock market.  He is happy to tell all &#8211; from his humble beginnings as a newbie to his successful endeavors today.</p>
<p><strong>Visual Aesthetics &#8211; 7</strong><br />
<em>BULLy the BEAR</em> makes use of a dark theme &#8211; white text on black background.  It has a lot of potential in terms of visual stimulation .  However, I think that the colors and other visual elements do not exactly blend well for now.  For one, the header could be customized for more impact.  The blog posts can also be &#8220;prettified&#8221; a bit more to provide a more pleasant viewing experience. The more recent posts are better in this regard &#8211; it&#8217;s the older posts that can use some sprucing up.  In addition to this, the chat box and other images at the top of the page could be repositioned.</p>
<p><strong>User Friendliness &#8211; 9</strong><br />
With regard to browsing, <em>BULLy the BEAR</em> is perfect.  All of the necessary links can be found either in the right column or the top of the page.  There are no issues with load times.  </p>
<p>I suggest larger (or bolder) fonts for easier reading.  The small thin font is not really easy on the eyes.  </p>
<p><strong>Reading Enjoyment &#8211; 10</strong><br />
I am not into finances and the stock market.  I am pretty sure, though, that those who are into these topics will find the posts of <em>BULLy the BEAR</em> quite enjoyable to read.  One thing that struck me is that the blogger injects his personal experiences and thoughts in a very open manner &#8211; a definite plus for the reading experience!</p>
<p><strong>Useful Info &#8211; 10</strong><br />
There is definitely a LOT of useful information to be found in <em>BULLy the BEAR</em>.  There is even a page dedicated to newbies who might be asking the most basic of questions.  Practical information that can be understood with little effort &#8211; that&#8217;s what this blog has to offer.</p>
<p><strong><u>Overall Experience </u>- 8</strong><br />
I&#8217;d like to think of <em>BULLy the BEAR</em> as money matters presented in a personal way.  It looks and feels more authentic than other stock market how-tos out there.  If you&#8217;re looking for this kind of blog, then <em>BULLy the BEAR</em> comes highly recommended.</p>

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		<title>Lady Loves Pinstripes</title>
		<link>http://www.bloggyaward.com/sports/lady-loves-pinstripes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:03:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Noemi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sporty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[baseball]]></category>

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Lady Loves Pinstripes
Lady Loves Pinstripes is Kate Conroy&#8217;s baby.  She calls herself a &#8220;cute chick who knows sports,&#8221; and based on what she writes about, she sure does know what she&#8217;s about!
Visual Aesthetics &#8211; 10
Lady Loves Pinstripes looks very nice!  The custom header is a mixture of pretty and kick butt &#8211; a [...]]]></description>
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<a href="http://ladylovespinstripes.com/">Lady Loves Pinstripes</a><br />
<em>Lady Loves Pinstripes</em> is <em>Kate Conroy&#8217;s</em> baby.  She calls herself a &#8220;cute chick who knows sports,&#8221; and based on what she writes about, she sure does know what she&#8217;s about!</p>
<p><strong>Visual Aesthetics &#8211; 10</strong><br />
<em>Lady Loves Pinstripes</em> looks very nice!  The custom header is a mixture of pretty and kick butt &#8211; a theme that I observe all throughout the blog.  The posts are peppered with relevant images that surely serve as eye candy for those who love sports.</p>
<p><strong>User Friendliness &#8211; 10</strong><br />
<em>Lady Loves Pinstripes</em> is very easy to navigate &#8211; all the relevant links are found easily, either at the top of the page or in the right column.  There are also no problems with load time.</p>
<p><strong>Reading Enjoyment &#8211; 10</strong><br />
Anyone who loves sports will thoroughly enjoy reading what <em>Kate</em> has to say.  The theme is predominantly baseball, so baseball fans will have a blast for sure.</p>
<p><strong>Useful Info &#8211; 10</strong><br />
Trivia, stats, and all sorts of other useful information about sports can be found in the pages of <em>Lady Loves Pinstripes</em>.  <em>Kate</em> also shares her own opinions, making for a lively read.</p>
<p><strong><u>Overall Experience </u>- 10</strong><br />
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<em>Lady Loves Pinstripes</em> is a great example of a sports fan&#8217;s blog.  Being a &#8220;chick&#8221; myself, I&#8217;m quite proud to showcase <em>Kate&#8217;s</em> work!</p>

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		<title>The Reyes Report</title>
		<link>http://www.bloggyaward.com/news-and-media/the-reyes-report/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:31:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Noemi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Newsy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[commentary]]></category>
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The Reyes Report
The Reyes Report is the blog of Jorge Reyes, who aims to provide thought-provoking commentaries on the hottest issues of today.  He also aims to offer a venue for interesting discussion for like minded individuals.
Visual Aesthetics &#8211; 7
The Reyes Report has a very simple look, which is actually easy on the eyes. [...]]]></description>
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<a href="http://www.the-reyes-report.blogspot.com/">The Reyes Report</a><br />
<em>The Reyes Report</em> is the blog of <em>Jorge Reyes</em>, who aims to provide thought-provoking commentaries on the hottest issues of today.  He also aims to offer a venue for interesting discussion for like minded individuals.</p>
<p><strong>Visual Aesthetics &#8211; 7</strong><br />
<em>The Reyes Report</em> has a very simple look, which is actually easy on the eyes.  The header is customized, giving the blog it&#8217;s own look;and there are relevant images in the posts.  I feel, however, that the blog&#8217;s overall aesthetics could use more work.  There is a lot of space wasted and it gives off an &#8220;empty feeling.&#8221;  More so, the images in the posts could be placed in such a way as to break up the long chunks of text every now and then.  A little tweaking of the visual elements and things should be much better.</p>
<p><strong>User Friendliness &#8211; 8</strong><br />
This blog loads up really quickly and you will not have to wait just to read a post.  I also like how the fonts make it easy for the user to read.</p>
<p>Some suggestions: The archives could be placed at a more accessible location.  I also looked for an About Me page but couldn&#8217;t find any.  It would be really interesting to know more about the person behind the commentaries.  Last, the Snap previews can get bothersome after a while.  Maybe they can be lessened.</p>
<p><strong>Reading Enjoyment &#8211; 10</strong><br />
It is always interesting to read the take of other people on important issues.  I enjoyed reading <em>The Reyes Report</em> as the issues are definitely relevant.  Not everyone may have the same point of view as the blogger, but that&#8217;s where a good discussion starts!</p>
<p><strong>Useful Info &#8211; 10</strong><br />
Reading <em>The Reyes Report</em> is much like talking to a colleague or a friend about what you just read in the newspaper.  It&#8217;s reading someone&#8217;s opinions and thoughts and then having a discussion.  While some may not consider that as practical information, I think it is always useful to know and talk about what&#8217;s happening around you.</p>
<p><strong><u>Overall Experience </u>- 8</strong><br />
Content-wise, <em>The Reyes Report</em> has a lot going for it.  People who want to exercise their discussion powers, this blog could be for you!</p>

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		<title>Alan W. King’s Blog</title>
		<link>http://www.bloggyaward.com/bloggyaward/alan-w-kings-blog/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Noemi</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Literary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Journal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Writer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alan W. King]]></category>
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Alan W. King&#8217;s Blog
&#8220;Not just another Wordpress Blog!&#8221;  That&#8217;s the tagline of Alan W. King&#8217;s Blog, and I agree with that 100 percent!  Alan W. King is a prolific poet and a writer, and while not everyone might have heard of him, his blog is an excellent way to discover the talent within [...]]]></description>
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<a href="http://alanwking.wordpress.com/">Alan W. King&#8217;s Blog</a><br />
&#8220;Not just another Wordpress Blog!&#8221;  That&#8217;s the tagline of <em>Alan W. King&#8217;s Blog</em>, and I agree with that 100 percent!  <em>Alan W. King</em> is a prolific poet and a writer, and while not everyone might have heard of him, his blog is an excellent way to discover the talent within this man.</p>
<p><strong>Visual Aesthetics &#8211; 10</strong><br />
The overall look of the blog is very very sleek.  With a black background and white text, you really can&#8217;t go wrong.  Add the plethora of relevant images contained in each post and you have a perfect visual experience.  Oh, and don&#8217;t forget the header, which makes me feel sad yet comforted at the same time.  Don&#8217;t ask me why.</p>
<p><strong>User Friendliness &#8211; 9</strong><br />
<em>Alan W. King&#8217;s Blog</em> is very easy to navigate.  All the relevant links are easily found in the right column.  In spite of the number of photos, I didn&#8217;t have any issues with load time.  The only thing that I had problems with is the font size.  I love the font, but the small white text is not very friendly to my disadvantaged eyesight.  Maybe make them a bit bigger for those who may not have perfect vision like me? <img src='http://www.bloggyaward.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><strong>Reading Enjoyment &#8211; 10</strong><br />
Prior to reading <em>Alan W. King&#8217;s</em> submission e-mail, I had never heard about this man.  In spite of this, I found myself hooked on his posts.  His writing style is easy to follow and his choice of topics very interesting.  From <del datetime="2010-01-19T02:03:10+00:00">amusing</del> male issues (see The B.B. Blues) to snippets about the Big O (I have to read this again!) &#8211; you&#8217;ll really enjoy reading this blog.</p>
<p><strong>Useful Info &#8211; 10</strong><br />
INSIGHTFUL is the word I would use to describe <em>Alan W. King&#8217;s Blog</em>.  It is a veritable treasure trove of ideas taken from life, from poems, movies, etc.; and for those who are on the lookout for something to read/watch/listen to, you just might discover something new in <em>Alan W. King&#8217;s Blog</em>.</p>
<p><strong><u>Overall Experience </u>- 9</strong><br />
I have six words for you: <strong>Click on the blog link NOW</strong>.</p>

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		<title>A Singaporean Stockmarket Investor</title>
		<link>http://www.bloggyaward.com/personal-finance/a-singaporean-stockmarket-investor/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Noemi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[investing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Singapore]]></category>
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A Singaporean Stockmarket Investor
A Singaporean Stockmarket Investor is the blog of AK71, whose aim is to secure a financial future for himself.  In his blog, he shares his experience in trying to grow his wealth and create a steady (passive) stream of income.  
Visual Aesthetics &#8211; 8
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<a href="http://singaporeanstocksinvestor.blogspot.com/">A Singaporean Stockmarket Investor</a><br />
<em>A Singaporean Stockmarket Investor</em> is the blog of <em>AK71</em>, whose aim is to secure a financial future for himself.  In his blog, he shares his experience in trying to grow his wealth and create a steady (passive) stream of income.  </p>
<p><strong>Visual Aesthetics &#8211; 8</strong><br />
The color scheme of <em>A Singaporean Stockmarket Investor</em> is quite pleasant &#8211; various hues of green.  First impression: the blog looks stark.  If you think about it though, the simplicity matches the central idea of the blog.  I suggest a more striking header, though, as well as a few more images here and there.  Another suggestion is to balance out the contents of the columns, as most columns have lots of content while the third column has too much &#8220;white space.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>User Friendliness &#8211; 10</strong><br />
<em>A Singaporean Stockmarket Investor</em> is very very easy to navigate.  The four-column structure makes it easy to find relevant links &#8211; both within the blog and outside of it.  Load times were not a problem either.</p>
<p><strong>Reading Enjoyment &#8211; 10</strong><br />
I have to be honest and say I didn&#8217;t really find myself enjoying the posts, but I cannot take this against the blogger; after all, I have no inclination towards stocks whatsoever.  Going through the content, however, I am pretty sure that like minded people will find the blog quite enjoyable to read.</p>
<p><strong>Useful Info &#8211; 10</strong><br />
As ignorant as I am when it comes to investing, I was able to pick up tidbits of information from <em>A Singaporean Stockmarket Investor</em>.  I can just imagine how useful this blog will be to those who actually need information on the Singaporean stockmarket.  From the blogger&#8217;s favorite companies to his strategies, you will find a lot in this blog. </p>
<p><strong><u>Overall Experience </u> &#8211; 9</strong><br />
<em>A Singaporean Stockmarket Investor</em> has loads of content that many will find useful.  If you are into investing and the stockmarket, then you ought to bookmark this blog.  If, however, you are not, then I suggest passing up on this one.</p>

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		<title>Dollar Bin Horror</title>
		<link>http://www.bloggyaward.com/book-lover/dollar-bin-horror/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:06:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Noemi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Book Lover]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Film Buff]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[horror books]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[horror movies]]></category>
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Dollar Bin Horror
Dollar Bin Horror is the blog for horror fans &#8220;on a budget.&#8221;  Rhonny Reaper is the person behind the blog, and she promises to bring the ultimate horror movies and books to the forefront.  Even better, she chooses to share entertainment material that will NOT break the bank!
Visual Aesthetics &#8211; 10
Dollar [...]]]></description>
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<a href="http://dollarbinhorror.blogspot.com/">Dollar Bin Horror</a><br />
<em>Dollar Bin Horror</em> is the blog for horror fans &#8220;on a budget.&#8221;  <em>Rhonny Reaper</em> is the person behind the blog, and she promises to bring the ultimate horror movies and books to the forefront.  Even better, she chooses to share entertainment material that will NOT break the bank!</p>
<p><strong>Visual Aesthetics &#8211; 10</strong><br />
<em>Dollar Bin Horror&#8217;s</em> look is perfect for the theme.  The background is black, splattered with splotches of red.  The header is customized &#8211; a mixture of gore and a dollar bill.  The font is in bright red as well, blending well with the rest of the blog&#8217;s looks.  You will not find a lack for images all throughout the blog.  In fact, they serve to whet your appetite for more gory stuff.</p>
<p><strong>User Friendliness &#8211; 8</strong><br />
There are no problems regarding load time when you browse through the pages of <em>Dollar Bin Horror</em>.  I do have two points to bring up, though.  One, the shade of red used for the font makes it a bit hard on the eyes.  Maybe a darker and bolder red might be better.  Then again, it could just be my eyes!  Two, the archives and categories sections could be placed in a more accessible location.  The blog has a lot of content and one will have to scroll down a lot to find these two navigational tools.</p>
<p><strong>Reading Enjoyment &#8211; 10</strong><br />
If you&#8217;re into horror flicks and stories, then <em>Dollar Bin Horror</em> will provide you with all the enjoyment that you crave.  <em>Rhonny</em> writes in a very conversational manner, making you feel as if you were talking to a friend who just watched or read the story.  I am not into horror, but reading her posts kinda got me interested.</p>
<p><strong>Useful Info &#8211; 10</strong><br />
This blog definitely gets a perfect score in this regard.  <em>Dollar Bin Horror</em> dishes out information on horror movies and books that you may not even have heard of &#8211; I know I hadn&#8217;t heard of most of the stuff she talked about.  The next time you find yourself yearning for something of this nature, you know where to go!</p>
<p><strong><u>Overall Experience </u> &#8211; 9</strong><br />
<em>Dollar Bin Horror</em> is a great resource for the horror fan.  Whether you&#8217;re looking for books to read or movies to watch, <em>Rhonny</em> will point you in the right direction.  </p>

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		<title>Imagination Soup</title>
		<link>http://www.bloggyaward.com/education/imagination-soup/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:03:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Noemi</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Educational]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category>
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Imagination Soup
Imagination Soup is the blog of education expert Melissa Taylor.  She has all sorts of credentials to back her up, being a mother, teacher, and writer at the top of the list.  In her blog, she aims to provide parents with ideas to encourage their children to keep on learning.
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<a href="http://imaginationsoup.net/">Imagination Soup</a><br />
<em>Imagination Soup</em> is the blog of education expert <em>Melissa Taylor</em>.  She has all sorts of credentials to back her up, being a mother, teacher, and writer at the top of the list.  In her blog, she aims to provide parents with ideas to encourage their children to keep on learning.</p>
<p><strong>Visual Aesthetics &#8211; 10</strong><br />
There is nothing more than one can ask for in terms of visual aesthetics.  <em>Imagination Soup</em> is very well designed, with all the elements coming together perfectly to suit the theme.  The colors and images are perfect and make for a clean but playful look.</p>
<p><strong>User Friendliness &#8211; 10</strong><br />
Browsing <em>Imagination Soup</em> is so easy that you will not get lost at any point.  I like how <em>Melissa</em> organizes her posts by categories, making it very convenient for readers to find what they want.  There is no archives section, but there really is no need for it in this case as the organization of the content is quite good.</p>
<p><strong>Reading Enjoyment &#8211; 10</strong><br />
Parents and teachers will find themselves devouring post after post in this blog.  The entries are very well written, in an easy-to-read format.  Reading enjoyment? Definitely perfect!</p>
<p><strong>Useful Info &#8211; 10</strong><br />
<em>Imagination Soup</em> is a one-stop shop for those who are looking for material on education and learning &#8211; the fun way.  Each post is loaded with practical information.  Once again a perfect score.</p>
<p><strong><u>Overall Experience </u>- 10</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.bloggyaward.com"><img src="http://bloggyaward.com/images/bloggyaward-badge-gold.gif" alt="Bloggy Award" /></a><br />
One look at <em>Imagination Soup</em> and you&#8217;ll know that this blog is worthy of a <strong><a href="http://www.bloggyaward.com/winners/">Gold Bloggy Award </a></strong>.  A closer look will not change your mind.  Parents, make it a habit to visit this blog.  Your children will be better off because of it!</p>

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