CaNDY & PoPSiCLeS

CNet Best Smartphone of 2007 : AT&T Tilt

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:53:00 +0000

Presenting CNet's best smartphone of 2007, the AT&T Tilt. Rated 8.3 out of 10 by CNet's Editor and 7.9 out of 10 by users.

Read the full review HERE.

The iFollow Movement

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:43:00 +0000

Recently I was surfing blogs to find how I can improve my blog's layout. However, something caught my attention instead, and it was rare indeed.

A few blog which I had visited, had the logo like the one I have above which resembles a "movement" among bloggers. It is called the iFollow movement.

What is it all about?

As I learned, in the HTML templates provided by blogger, they have the "nofollow" code. This at first was intended to stop spams coming in at the commenting area. However, it was a failure as spams did pour in at the commenting area.

The main function removing the "nofollow" code is that readers could follow the link being left out by commentators. This won't be able to be done if there's still the "nofollow" code.

It's a good thing to have a movement over the Internet. Why not following one? You can find out how you can do so HERE.

Join the movement today!

RSS: An Introduction

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:46:00 +0000

RSS, the shorten form for Really Simple Syndication is widely used by many bloggers nowadays. However, it's sad to see someone who had been blogging for almost a year, but yet to know what an RSS is. It's a pity as their blog's content are quite good together with their style of writing.

So, what is actually RSS?

To be simple, RSS works like a bookmark. What's so special about it is that when a blog's updated, the RSS will be indicated. So, users won't have to hassle to go their favourite blog to check whether there's any new post or not. RSS do all the thing for you. This practically will save the reader's time.

The Types of RSS

Basically, there are two types of RSS:

Web based
Desktop based

Web Based - For web based, it's like reading emails. You can view all the feeeds that you've subscribed anywhere as long you're connected to the Internet. Some of the popular names are bloglines.com and feedsbucket.com.

Desktop based - With desktop based rss reader, you can only view the feeds only on the computer that you first subscribe to. The best example is seen in the latest versions of Opera, IE7 and Firefox.

It's practically a basic thing to have an RSS Feed in your blog. A blogger could keep in touch with their reader and see how influential theie writing to others. So my advice is, have an RSS Feed on your blog today.

50 Recommended Beautiful Blogger Templates

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:30:00 +0000

Over the past week, I was spending most of my time searching a new template to refresh my blog. It's not until I found this site which offers 50 of the top blogger templates over the internet. I used to use some templates available, and I can assure you that you'll be satisfied with all the templates available.

You can find the templates HERE.

Happy choosing!

New Breed of Adsense Ads

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:12:00 +0000

It seems Google is offering a new type of Adsense ad.

It's been a rambling on many blogs that they claimed had witnessed a new type of Adsense ad. The ad, which have arrows beneath them, supposed to make internet users to scroll them to see other ads.

Here's one example taken from Problogger.net:

The question is, how effective will it be if it's implemented? I don't think people will be interested to see the other ads. Merely, they just look at the ads by accident. However, I do agree that by this, it gives more space for more ads.

What do you think?

Book Review: Blogging For Dummies

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:54:00 +0000

A simple yet informative book from the Dummies series. Written by author Brad Hill, a member of Weblogs.Inc, this book will give all the information you need to start blogging.

This guide to blogging will compare some of the Internet's most popular blog platform, such as Wordpress, Typepad and Blogger. With this comparison, you can make a decision on which platform you feel comfortable with. Of course, this is considering the pros and cons on each platform.

Moreover, this book also covers the netiquette on blogging. I see this is important for most bloggers which I see most of them only blog based on their anger and failure on halting their emotions.

Also, for those who are thinking of making money through blogging, this book will give a slide review on how actually you can cash in from it. It can be used as a basic as you will learn more over the Internet.

Overall, this book offers a good hand for those who wants to have sight info on today's blogging. A recommendation to all blogging newbies who want to know their way around.

Love Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:35:00 +0000

Reasons to put romance to work in your relationship:

You will feel closer to your lover
Your mate will feel loved
Your mate will feel special
It is fun
Your relationship will improve
It is sexy
Your mate will love you for it
Great lovers are always romantic!

Lancer 2.0 GT Being Name Best Overall Car In Malaysia For 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:05:00 +0000

Congratulations on Mitsubishi Motors for its car had been picked for the Best Family Car and Best Overall Car in Malaysia for the year 2007.

Transexuals & The Opposite Sex Wannabe

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:37:00 +0000

It's really a suprise to see a man wants to be a woman and a woman wants to be a man. Look how terrible it is today.

Yes, eventhough we have our of rights, but it has to be a limit. God had created a man and a woman for a reason, not just simply for fun.

It was a laughing matter to see the Miss Transsexual that had been held at Madrid recently. You can check the video here.

A man's a man and a woman's a woman.

Another example is Buck Angel. Because she was grew up in a boyish matter, she decided that she needed to become a man. Look at her now, a woman with a man's figure, complete with all the moustache but without the "thing". YUCK!!

What I'm trying to say here is that be thankful for what you are. It doesn't matter whether you're a man or a woman, appreciate it. It is what God had given to you. The main thing is how you can really make it work. That's the real beauty of life.

Taylor's College, Here I Come!

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:21:00 +0000

Today I finally enrolled myself to the Foundation in Computing programme. Together with my father, we went to Taylor's College in Subang Jaya by taking the LRT and commuter service.

On the way to the place, I was in still in doubt whether to enroll for the programme or not. Thus, making the decision overnight, it really was different from what my career is now as a Financial Planning Consultant. But I stick to what my parents say that "do what you love", as I have genuine interest in computers. So, I think the decision made was right.

On looking for the tuition fees, it cost my father about RM6000 overall for the first semester. This was indeed a huge sum. However, with the college's student grant and study loan from MARA, it was quite a relief to the whole family.

The programme will start in January, a month's time. I guess I have to travel for the first few months as I need to save money for myself to find accomodation near to the college. I need about RM3000 to do so.

All's well, I hope evrything will be prosperous along the studies. Really looking forward into the Computing Science degree.

rssHugger : Hug My RSS!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:57:00 +0000

With just been launched for a month, rssHugger offers what I refer as a 'new' concept in getting traffic for your blog. Using viral system as its main concept, your blog will appear on its page depending on your ranking.

The more people you bring in people to your site at rssHugger, the higher your ranking.

By any chance, people who are interested with your blog, will subscribe to your feed and hence increase the number of people subscribed. This system is suitable for any bloggers who wants extra traffic flooding to your blog.

Apparently, this service is open ONLY TO BLOGGERS WORLDWIDE. It's a pity people who have websites can't have this one great service.

I believe this service will attract big blogs like ShoeMoney.com and JohnChow.com in no time at all. (After all, they are competing against themselves for traffic, you know..)

So, to bloggers out there, get your RSS hugged by rssHugger. Start bringing in the crowds now!

Map For Your Site

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:21:00 +0000

I see it's a must for every site owner to have their own visitor map. This will show their credibility in writing on how many people from all over the world are visiting their site or blog.

I used to get mine from Clustrmap. However, as I mistakenly deleted the widget, I decided to get a new one. However, that was impossible as the site had already been registered. The funny thing is that, when I tried to recover back my code and tried to login to my account, it indicated "no such URL". What the heck is that?

So, I went on trying to find a similiar service. Then, after entering the keyword "visitor map widget" on Google, I finally stuck to the widget offered by Maps.amung.us. I must say, this is one great widget!

What differenciate this widget from Clustrmap's, is that this widget allows us customize every single thing on its appearence. Be it on the map, or the indicator. Its indicators also glows if there's online readers!

I must say this is one fine widget. Imagine, you could attract more people to your site or blog by simply showing how popular your site or blog is. So guys, take action now!

Silly Toons

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:51:00 +0000

Booger? Hope my future boss won't mistake me for that. Hehe..

Find Your Niche!

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:24:00 +0000

Niche? How do you say it?

Niche, based on Wiktionary.org's explanation refers to a specific specialization. This term is widely used by many internet marketer to explain their expertise. It also a way on how they can focus on a specific subject to build up a business.

Example:

A man who is a chef needs to find a side income as his restaurant is not producing much income for him. So he turns to the internet as a solution. Being aware that he's a speciality chef in Western food, so he decided to sell books on western food tips over the internet. It is what he specialise in.

Although this step is might be simple, it might take days or week before you can actually decide what niche you're going to make profit out of. This is simply because you're going to talk about it, every week, if not every day, in a comfortable way.

As an advice, take out your pencil and start scribbling your ideas on your niche now. Who knows, you could make really big bucks out of it?

Dreams Do Come True...

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:13:00 +0000

Finally, I made my whole life decision to pursue my studies in Computing Science. It was not easy though had considering business and psychology as my life long interest. What matters now is that I'm now doing what I'm really comfortable with.

Thanks to the FAECON Education Fair being held at the Putra World Trade Centre, this decision is made due to my interest in computers. I have a dream of someday owning my own computing business and who knows, I might end up like Michael Dell?

So, in January next year, I'll be making my way to Taylor's University College in Petaling Jaya and spend there one year for the studies. I hope this time I'll be able to finish the course. Please God help me!

Anyway, do expect some outcome from me in years time as I've already plan a few things for my supporters.

Thank you.

Sleep, Sleep, Sleep!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 18:22:00 +0000

It's almost been a year now, and I'm still battling with my sleeping problem. Some nights I would sleep and some nights I would be the house's security guard for the whole night!

This really ticks me off as this was the main reason why I left my last college. It was not due to the pressure, but it was due to this DAMN thing! Oh, how I wish this problem would just go away.

Anyway, I tried working, and it's the same. Now, I decided to continue my studies back. But I'm really not confident that I'll be able to be consistent in my studies and going for lectures. I really hope God would help me this time. I don't want to suck big time!

Maybe you guys out there could possibly help me with something. Some ways that might be useful and handy?

12/13 Year Old Kids Made Massive Money From Blogging

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 18:10:00 +0000

Could you believe it? A bunch of kids, barely reach their puberty made tons of money with blogging! I for myself feel really ashame of this. Even, I also couldn't fork out enough money to buy ice-cream from my Adsense revenue. Hehe.

The kids, David Wilkinson from UK, and Carl Ocab from the Philippines proved that age is not a barrier and reason not to be making money from the Internet. Their blog is professional enough that you wouldn't believe it's a 13 years old kid's blog! Anyway, you can visit them here:

So, guys. What are you waiting for? Start blogging now!!!

Your Own Way Of Internet Riches

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:19:00 +0000

Find your own way to internet riches. I did and it do me good.

You see, not everybody is the same. That's why we excel in different things in different ways. Like for myself, I'm good at selling, so I join many affiliates program which I know I would get many sales. I'm no good at writing ebooks, so why bother? So find your own way around. Search what you do best. That's my best advice that I can give.

E-Book Review: Get Google Ads Free

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:17:00 +0000

About 3 months ago, I was in a mad rush about Adsense. So, I went searching on all over the internet for any imformation that I can use to maximize my profits. Then suddenly, this ad came along showing me how a man made $300 million without paying a single cent for his ads! Though he's using the brother of Adsense, that is the Adwords, I was quite interested and curious whether was is stated there is true. So, I give it a shot.

Three months laters...

*Sigh*I didn't actually manage to get the astonishing result as promise but I do get my slice of pie. Actually, the e-book itself teach me many things that are worth buying. They'll cover some tweaks that you can use and yes as they stated earlier, they will show you how exactly you'll never ever pay for your ads. Ever.

For me, it was an experience using the e-book. If only I'm working now and have my own credit card (I'm curently using a debit card which I think one set back for me) then I think I could hit the jackpot. So folks out there, I too recommend you guys to try it out and tell me what do you think.

Worms!!!! EEEEKKKK!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:11:00 +0000

In your face! Haha!

Sony PSP

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 19:29:00 +0000

When it was first launched way back in 2005, it was a phenomenan. With it is black in colour, the Sony PSP was really a thing you must admire at that time. Nevertheless, the price was then a cut back due to its being new in the market.

I remember the first time holding the Sony PSP. I was in Mecca then, performing my Hajj. Amazingly for a place known for its holyness, to find these things available here seems, erm, strange. Well, that is for me though. I went to a bazaar near to my hotel and went to one of the games store available. A young lad greeted me. Being that untalkative, I saw the lad was not that welcoming me. Ahh, nevermind then. What is more important is the Sony PSP. So, I ask him to bring out the Sony PSP for me to see. He brought it to me. I hold it as I was holding a diamond, really cherishing it. For that moment, sheer of joy was in me, although I don't own the thing. But then, I was dissapointed for him saying I cannot switch on to test the thing. This is absolutely not a norm in Malaysia where everything is possible.

As time flies by, I learned that the Sony PSP had been upgraded to many new versions. I remembered reading an article saying about the 'dead pixel' matter. Well, you'll usually find a dead pixel on any new Sony PSP if you look hard enough. But this has been resolved though and it's not a problem for the newer versions.

Another upgrade to its newer version is its capability surfing the web. If you happen to go a place where there's Wi-Fi, you can surf the web using your Sony PSP.

Sadly, the newer version cannot play copy games where you cannot play games that are downoaded to your memory stick. This I find rather common for any company to implement to ensure the customers only buying original games. Well, I'll also do the same if I would be the CEO.

Other functions like it can play videos is rather useful. I see some of my friends who are studying in boarding schools would use this feature as they have limited freedom. For me too, sometimes I would download some videos to the Sony PSP and watch the clips before going to sleep. So, I would say it's one of the best feature of the Sony PSP using its full potential of its wide screen.

The sound? Awful. If only Sony could apply the sound system from their handphone models to the PSP, I think it would be really great. For it is well known for its hps, I think they might do something. Furthermore, this I think why the sales of the first quarter of the Sony PSP in 2005 was not met.

In a nutshell, I would say the Sony PSP is a worth buying handheld machine. You can watch videos, play games and do lots more of fun stuffs. If only they could improve on the sound then I think they had come out with the gadget of the century. So, guys out there, get your hands on on one of these. Wouldn't cost that much. Will only cost you RM650. Happy gaming!

Mid-Term Exam

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Wed, 30 May 2007 07:58:00 +0000

Wish me luck ok...

SMILE!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Sun, 13 May 2007 19:13:00 +0000

"A Smile A Day, Keeps The Chicks At Bay. Haha..."

A Change of Horizon

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Sun, 13 May 2007 18:36:00 +0000

I've done a little reading for this past while. It's call "Psychology & Counselling : Teenagers) Mostly on teenagers' counselling. Yeah, as a teenager there are lots of questions and not to mention challenges that we must overcome everyday. And by reading, it made me more knowledgeable about the stuffs.

I knew myself as a little bit gay, as if liking boys. But I can't help it! Their so cute, and I really wanna squeeze them a lot! Well. I think the time has really come. The time for me to leave all these behind and restructure myself back.

I was crossed when studying the counselling book after a while. I realized that the world is near to its end. Materialism is everywhere and honesty, loyal are nowhere to find. This is what actually happening to teenagers nowadays, our future leaders. Why, it is stated in the book that Modern Day living is more into materialistic and doesn't include the values of life. It's all about technology. And it doesn't seem made anyone wonder.

Back for myself, I did mention that I'm a bit gay. By reading the book, I understand that men and women are made for each other and we must handle our desires at a good level. God doesn't like those who being extreme and crashing the gates of normality.

I decided I must change and yet it must be done step by step. The reasoning must be good so that my mind can accept it. If not, most probably I'll end up at same stage.

To all of those who felt that I've done anything to you, please forgive me. I'm trying to change. For the better of tomorrow.

No more gay,

No more for me.

Gracias.

Fainted...

noreply@blogger.com (Nurul Ashraf) — Sun, 13 May 2007 18:33:00 +0000

Fainted 2 times these past two days. Don't know why. Saw the doctor with no other explanations. Guess had to deal with that. Maybe need a little rest... Hermmm....