Geek Sisters

Ready to send Exchange Server to trash?

2009-04-11T08:22:00.001Z

I’ve been testing a few options to replace Exchange+Outlook without losing funcionalities users are used to.

Until now my best solution is this one. Please let me know what do you think and what you are using.
http://ping.fm/QOMbu

Money for Nothing

2009-04-09T10:04:00.001Z

Thanks to Mugabe this money is wallpaper. Campaign from TBWA agency: http://ping.fm/Jdzlj

Where on Earth is Middle Earth?

2007-09-01T21:05:00.000Z

Here I am again with some tips on how to use the web to save time and money. I came across this website with Cheap Hotels in Auckland, Cheap Hotels in Wellington and Hotels in Christchurch and I would like to share with you.

Auckland is a lively city, modern, with thousands of events, and things to see and do.

Also has the Sky Tower, it is 328 metres tall, as measured from ground level to the top of the mast, making it the tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere.

And New Zealand has one of the most beautiful views in the world.

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Travel Tips

2007-09-01T21:01:00.000Z

Holiday Season! Summer didn't finish yet! We still have time to travel, at least on our computers.

RatesToGo has several tips for your travel ideas.

The hottest (literally) places in the world:

Death Valley, California
Saudi Arabia
Timbuktu, Mali
Chennai, India

The most futuristic cities:

Tokyo
Hong Kong
Dubai

The coolest (literally!) hotels in the world and more.

Great tips for your next travel.

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City of Lights

2007-08-31T20:19:00.000Z

This is to be a Geek: Use the technology to help you and make your life easier. Yes, internet can help you planning your trip. Are you planning a trip to the city of lights?

Before you go, check these links before: they have a huge collection of Hotels in Paris and also Paris Hotels on Suburbs.

Don't matter if you are travelling for business or leisure, you can find the best room rates and updated information on their hotel facilities.

If you are looking for a help in French, you can search for Hôtels en Paris.

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Orlando, Disney, Beaches

2007-08-24T17:10:00.000Z

Andre always asks to go to Disney. Ok, as a Geek mother, I always thought Disney could be quite boring.

But, I’ve been changing my mind.

At Disneyland's Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, guests fire lasers at aliens jumping from craters, with final scores tabulated and a Space Ranger ranking issued at the ride's end. At Epcot's Mission: Space, guests play the roles of different astronauts and manipulate the ride experience through switchboards. You can explore The Seas with Nemo & Friends or be a part of the Circle of Life from Lion’s King.

By the way, do you know what EPCOT means? The Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. What could be more geek than this?

And now I found these great Orlando Villas with several places to stay. Fancy, isn't it?

A Geek and fancy holiday!

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The attack of the nerds

2007-08-22T10:00:00.000Z

Computer Games - Mac and RPG

2007-08-12T16:54:00.000Z

If you are looking for mac games, Phelios dot com is your place.
You will find arcade and action games, kids and learning, puzzles, logic and card games, strategy, simulation and rpg games.

And several platforms: Linux Games, Mac Games, PC and Pocket PC games.

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Movies and TV Shows - Give your Rant!

2007-08-09T00:40:00.000Z

A great website for movie reviews, Criticsrant.com features the latest blockbusters, with great opinions and new points of view.

If you like good movie discussions join their news letter and enter for a chance to win a DVD every single day. You can win points based in your participation and referring friends.

Stay on top of your favourite tv shows with CriticsRant.com

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Verizon RAZR

2007-07-31T21:18:00.001Z

Geek Sister Alert!!!

Great deals with great gadgets!

New phones like the LG Mint Chocolate with service for free.

Deals change daily, but you can always find great wireless phones deals.

I'm completely in love wit this LG Red Cherry Chocolate. And it has great features.

Personally, the RAZR is one of my favorite cell phones, but the chocolate does actually impress me. Who doesn’t love Chocolate? An with this cell phone, why do I need an iPOD?

They are gorgeous, don't you think?

And there are all RAZR. I love the fact that its so slim, and compact, it's much easier to carry around in a pocket or handbag.

Well, I'm thinking to buy a new mobile anyway. It seems to be the perfect time for me! I buy a Verizon service and can choose a gorgeous RAZR Or LG Chocolate.

But which one? Mint or Red Cherry?

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Salve Animals

2007-07-28T19:29:00.001Z

I already talked to with about this here at my blog, but it's a really important subject, so, here I am again.

There's a website out there, really nice, where you can find a charity you trust and want to support: Charity Navigator

There you can browse by categories, find out more about your favorite charity financial health and even browse by best rated charities.

Well, my favorite charity is WSPA and I will talk a bit about them.

I was visiting WSPA website, and reading about bile's bears. I was trying to understand why in the world they need bile's bears.

So I made my homework.
Bear bile has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over 3000 years. It used to aid ailments ranging from fevers to heart disease.
But, you need to keep the bear alive, producing this bile.

How they do it?
Catheters
The catheter is inserted through a hole, cut in the bear‘s abdomen, and attached to the gall bladder. The outer end is left to protrude from the bear‘s abdomen by several centimetres.

Fistulae or ‘Free Dripping Technique‘
Bile is collected by inserting a rod through the fistula towards the gall bladder, which then drains its content. To prevent the fistula from closing up the wound must be constantly re-opened - usually once or twice a day.

Hypodermic Syringe

The most common method of bile extraction in Vietnam involves the use of ultrasound equipment to locate the gall bladder. Once located a long syringe is inserted into the bear‘s abdomen to puncture the gall bladder. The bile is then siphoned off into a collecting jar. Repeated puncturing of the gall bladder can lead to infection with many bears dying of peritonitis.

Surgery

In some cases, bears in Vietnam are subjected to crude surgery in which the gall bladder is accessed and bile extracted. Unsanitary conditions and poorly trained staff cause painful, infected wounds, following surgery. According to bear farmers in Vietnam, bears rarely survive more than 3 or 4 such procedures.

Ok, do you want to do something to help these bears and others animals from cruelty?

Send a letter to Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean Embassy in your country.
Help to spread the knowledgement about this question - talk to your friends and family.
Make a donation to support WSPA, following this link: WSPA aims to stop the farming of bears across Asia.

Quer saber mais, mas em portugues?
Siga este link: WSPA Brasil

Sources: WSPA website

This post was sponsored by: Navtej Kohli - a philanthropist and a business owner

Read more about Kohli and his work:

Kohli's Blog
Kohli at TypeKey
More...

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WatchLuxus

2007-07-28T19:19:00.000Z

The best place in the world to find your watch.
Watchluxus.com is the world's largest luxury watch database, to help you make the right decision when choosing a quality watch.

They offer information about all watches from all luxury watch brands. The website design is easy to explore and help you to find exactly what are you looking for.

The website has the following main categories to navigate:

Home: Here you find the Watchfinder, a tool to search any watch based in the followings details:

General
Visual Aperance
Functions
Movement

Brands: Where you can select a logo and search all watches in a brand: 152 brands, 17429 watches

News/Press: Everything you want to know about the best brands

watches for ladies and men,
sports, luxury and vintage watches
and latest news, reviews and opinions

Forum: Where you can give your opinion, gain feedback and ask your queries. They have 4 forums categories:

Public forum,
Brands Forum,
Vintage Watch Form and
Watchluxus Website

Market: Where you can buy and sell second hand luxury watches
Knowledge: A great knowledge base where you can choose a letter and learn more about watch terminology
Registration: Where you can registry for free and receive to take part in their forums, receive the monthly newsletter, sell and buy watches and also contribute in the Watchluxus.com blog

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I've been Tagged!

2007-07-27T09:11:00.000Z

It seems I've tagged by Alan from JAB

So here it is! The Rules: “Each person posts the rules before their list, then they list 8 things about themselves. At the end of the post, that person tags and links to 8 other people and then visits those peoples’ sites and comments letting them know that they have been tagged, and to come read the post, so they know what they have to do.”

So here they are:

1 – I like to touch my hair, yes, my own hair... curling my hair in my fingers...

2 – Breastfeeding while reading my e-mails, eat while blogging, gym while browsing, reading news. You know, I can do almost everything while on line.

3 - It seems like I can only fall asleep on my right side.

4 – I always relate my days routine and facts with the TV show Friends' episodes.

5 – I say movie quotes all the time, most of the time without any connection with the situation. “Keep it Secret, Keep it Safe” – Gandalf LOTR; “Luke I’m your Father” – Darth Vader Star Wars; and others.

6 – While talking to someone (in a company's meeting for example, or over the phone), if I have a pen or pencil I will write my name thousands times, or worse, draw eyes... I know... I'm weird...

7 – I can't sleep alone.

8- I don't like odd numbers. Don't ask me why... I just don't know. I just like even numbers.
And here is my turn. I tag:

Raw Fish
Health and Beauty
Mom Reviews
Designers Who Blog
Blogging 411
Mommy the Maid
Splangile1
Ben's Site

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Digital Photo Frames

2007-07-24T19:00:00.000Z

Now, they are talking to me. That's the photo frame I always want.

Finally a digital picture frame which holds some worth, the DigitalFramez is loaded with features. You can view Photos, Movies, DVIX, XVID and MP3's.

The evolution:

First Generation: the only way you could view your photo's is by printing them all off and storing in an album

Second Generation: you could store your pictures in your PC

Third Generation: Now all your moments will be constantly on display in all areas of your home on a fashionable, stylish digital photo frame.

You can even set the period of time on your you want your pictures to display and how you prefer the transitions between pictures.

Bring pictures to life with the digital picture frame’s capability to play MPEG 1, 4, MOV and AVI files: Simply Take a photo or movie >> switch your memory card to the digital picture frame >> and view.

Several configurations are available. You can choose between 7", 8", 9" or 10" digital photo frame display area. This is a perfect gift that suites any part of the house.

Ink Cartrigdes - Choosing the best option

2007-07-20T13:09:00.000Z

That's a fact! You need ink cartridges!

But, there's the price. Why are ink cartridges so expensive? And how can you buy printer ink wisely and save money?

There are a few things you should know about ink cartridges that could help you:

Cartridge Refills: Good deal to save you some money, but can be a terrible mess and probably you will sacrifice your time. Not the more convenient option.
Brand Name Cartridges: Safest option, but expensive.
Dirt Cheap Cartridges: The lowest cost and the highest risk.
Re manufactured Cartridges: Generic ink ones. In my opinion, the best option. Prices can vary, but you always will be saving over original printer ink.

And, finally the most important: choosing a good ink supply company is fundamental.

With Atlantic Reviews all of this hard work was made easy.
They offer Quality inkjet cartridges and ink refills at discount prices, re manufactured ink jet cartridge replacements, plus original printer cartridges.

You can save over Canon, Epson, Lexmark, Dell, HP, Hewlett Packard, Brother and Pitney Bowes ink supplies.

They also have discounts for Corporate and Educational sales.
Their website is intuitive and easy to navigate. Don't buy your ink cartridges before visit them!

Down under!

2007-07-16T18:47:00.001Z

Here I am again with some tips on how to use the web to save time and money. I came across this website with Cheap Hotels in Sydney and like to share with you.

Sydney is a lively city, modern, with thousands of events, and things to see and do.

Also has one the most beautiful buildings in the World: Sydney Opera House.

So, if you are planning a travel to down under, don't forget to check this website for affordable Accommodation in Sydney.

Geek Sisters' Top 30 Shows Ever

2007-07-06T23:48:00.000Z

The TV Guide made a list with the Top 30 Cult Shows ever. These are shows discussed in many cases long after the final episode.

Shows like Star Trek that made people learn Klingon language or X- Files, that made us believe that the truth is out there.

But, honestly, we don't agree with the list. Why Friends and Heroes aren't there?

Friends is one of the biggest audiences ever.
And why Buffy os in the 3rd place? Ok, people like it a lot, they have Buffy action figures, but better placed than The Simpsons?

So, we did a little change.

Compare the original list here and above the Geek Sisters Top 30 shows ever.

30) Strangers with Candy (1999-2000)
29) Absolutely Fabulous (1994-2003)
28) Stargate SG-1 (1997-2007)
27) H.R. Pufnstuf (1969-1971)
26) Heroes (2006-present)
25) Firefly (2002-2003)
24) Twin Peaks (1990-1991)
23) Dark Shadows (1966-1971)
22) Doctor Who (1963-present)
21) Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000)
20) The Avengers (1966-1969)
19) Quantum Leap (1989-1993)
18) Veronica Mars (2004-2007)
17) Beauty and the Beast (1987-1990)
16) Babylon 5 (1994-1998)

15) Family Guy (1999-present)
14) Battlestar Galactica (2003-present)
13) Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1989-1999)
12) Pee-Wee's Playhouse (1986-1991)
11) Jericho (2006-present)
10) Friends (1994-2004)
9) Twilight Zone (1959-1964)
8) Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)
7) The Prisoner (1967-1968)
6) Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969-1974)
5) Lost (2004-present)
4) Farscape (1999-2003)
3) The Simpsons (1989-present)
2) The X-Files (1993-2002)
1) Star Trek (1966-1969)

Do you agree? Do you miss some show? Does Star Trek deserves the 1st place?
Give us your opinion.

Find a job that fits your schedule

2007-07-03T16:47:00.000Z

Are you tired of part-time jobs that require full-time hours? Are you sick of working the hours everyone else wants you to work, and not the hours you want to work? If you’re looking for jobs in your area with flexible hours, then you should search the retail jobs and restaurant jobs on SnagAJob.com. This is an online job board that’s really easy to use – all you have to do is type in your ZIP code and you’ll get a list of places hiring in your area. You can even apply online so you don’t have to waste time and gas driving all around town.

Another cool thing about SnagAJob.com is that they have a lot of helpful articles to help people land their dream jobs. These articles include everything from job interview tips to how to negotiate raises. And one more thing: if you register on their site, SnagAJob.com will also send you e-mail job alerts for cool gigs in your backyard.

Find the Time

2007-07-03T16:43:00.000Z

It's not always easy to find time to get away on a vacation, but thanks to CVOA you can get a Caribbean villa rental that gives you the comfort of home on a beautiful tropical island.

With their great selection of Aruba villas, not to mention their St. Martin villas, you'll be relaxing at the beach, spending time with your family, and forgetting about all your worries.

I can't think of a better way to spend my summer vacation than on a pristine island in a beautiful Caribbean villa. Spend some time there and I think you'll agree with me.

Ecoturism in Hawaii

2007-06-29T16:08:00.001Z

Giant waves, actives volcanoes, amazing beaches and a warm people. This is Hawaii.

And, of course, there are Lost.
The best TV series has all its scenarios at Hawaii. And what wonderful landscapes they have.

That's Hawaii, everybody loves the sea. Children, men, women love to surf, the “official” Hawaiian sport.

Everyday is a casual day at Hawaii. Forget your tie. Everybody use colourful clothes with tropical flowers and fruits prints.

For an affordable and enjoyable holiday, visit the website Hawaii Travel Packages

Nature Lovers: Kauai is your place. The outdoor activities here are incomparable. You can kayak below majestic volcanic cliffs, travel through wonderful parks or view Kauai’s landscape by helicopter.

Virtual ID

2007-06-28T16:13:00.000Z

I found an interesting web blog: NavTej Kohli's page.

It's a guy with some great ideas, like On line Philanthropy.

He seems to be very active online with a Linkedin Profile, a Digg Profile, a FaceBook profile and Yahoo Answers profile.

Any way, is it possible to be someone on line without belong to thousands of communities?

Save Money and Save the Planet

2007-06-27T13:21:00.000Z

With thousands of broadband internet packages out there it will be a hard job find out about each one and decide which one is the best choice.

Why will you visit dozens of broadband provider websites if you can go to Rate Tart website and list all available providers in one page?

They have a great comparison table up to date with the most popular deals available in the UK where you can compare BroadBand packages. They have all information you need to compare, decide and apply on line. You can compare Package, Speed, Download limit, Minimum Contract time, Monthly Cost and Set Up Cost.

They has a Money section, where you can compare Credit Cards, Mortgages, Loans, Saving and Current Accounts, and also an Insurance section that can help you find the best deal for you car, home, pet, motorbike insurance.

Rate Tart has an impartial and independent approach, helping you with the best deals.

And every time you apply for a provider using Rate Tart website, they donate £1 to World Land Trust . Rate Tart's moto is Save money and save the planet.

It's a great way to save your money and your time.

And our planet.

A Perfume for a Geek Girl

2007-06-27T12:09:00.000Z

I love perfumes, I never go out without wearing some perfume. I know that are people who has more than 10 types of perfume: a perfume to date, a perfume to work, another one to practice sports, an so on.
I guess it's a good idea have one to use during the day and one to use at night, because the perfume become your characteristic smell, because the same perfume will have a different smell in each person, caused by chemical reaction on our skin or the hormones that each person has.

The perfume has to match with the person who is using it, and although I don't like strong perfumes I use Angel Innocent by Thierry Mugler, I really like this one.

During the day, I wear a perfume that smells like peaches, and at night I use Angel Innocent. But, since the perfume has a strong scent, I just wear one or two drops on each wrist.

When you are choosing a perfume, you have to discover which kind of fragrance you like, it could be floral type, musk, leather, etc.

If you are looking for a Perfume & Cologne store, visit Eau de Click, the best perfumes, with the convenience of the internet. They have thousands of great brands for you.

What about you, which perfume do you wear?

Football tickets

2007-06-25T14:51:00.001Z

Super Bowl is the football championship's final, the biggest sportive event in the US. The advertisers pay a fortune to show up that during that game. Everybody will be at home, in a bar or at friend's house to watch the game.

But, you rather watch it live, in the stadium? I'd love to watch a live match. Feel the thrill of being there cheering for your team.
Well, Ticket Solution has football tickets that anyone else has.

They help you to find seats wherever you want, close to the players, and you have the option to seat on the upper level, field and club level, they delivery the ticket at your home, and if for some reason you are not satisfied with their service, they give your money back, with their 200% guarantee policy.

So, now you don't have excuses any more. Go out, cheer your team, fell the emotion that is watching a match just near your favourite players.

You don't like football? This is not a problem for them. Ticket Solutions can help you anyway. They have tickets for almost every event you can imagine: concerts, several kinds of sports, theatre, easy to find. Don't stay at home.

Free Photo Contest

2007-06-23T20:31:00.000Z

There a website running a free Photo Contest. The winner can win U$ 10.000.

Click here to upload your picture. And don't forget to rate my picture, following this link: Vote for me!

The contest is valid for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States.