I get emails from time to time from those that would like to do guest posts or ask me to do product, app and or site reviews. This is a personal blog, for just myself, so I don't take on guest bloggers. With that said, I am willing to do reviews but of course will have to research it first and make sure it's legit.

I do thank you for contacting me and wanting to do guest posting but right now I am not interested.
Especially when the example titles or posts have been done before in exact copy; This is a major turn off for me. I could understand it being close, but not in exact form. If you're trying for true SEO, you are doing it wrong.

So, please hold off on any guest post request. But if you would like a review of a site, product, app or whatever it may be, that is fine but please don't expect a rush on it, as I freelance and this blog comes second to that. I would highly recommend anyone wanting to guest blog, try for more higher ranking blogs or maybe a blog network. This is in no way an insult towards this blog, but I do no advertising for it, it's simply word of mouth and perhaps linked a few places at most.

I earn no money from this, it's just my opinions or what I find interesting enough to share. Who knows, later that might change but for now, it is, what it is.

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Asus TF-101(Diego Mauricio)A while back I was talking about getting either a new smartphone or a tablet. Well, I ended up getting a tablet too, couldn't help myself. I decided on the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101. It was between this, the Asus Transformer Prime and the New iPad.


I ended up choosing the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101, for several reasons; First off, the price was very nice, got lucky and found one on eBay for both, the tablet and the keyboard dock, for much cheaper than the tablet alone(retail wise). Narrowing it down was not an easy process; I was torn for about two weeks doing exhaustive research, as I usually do prior to finally making a purchase.


Obviously the new iPad would have been a fine choice, as well as the Asus Transformer Prime TF201. But the Prime was just too high, especially considering the dock alone was $149.99, please correct me if this is wrong. Yes, I searched far and wide for a good deal on both but simply could not find the same deal, as I did for the TF101. Also it had issues with GPS and some other location based apps; It seems the metal back causes this, I'm just relaying what I've heard about it. The new iPad was also way too much, after considering a case, screen protector if I chose to use one, extra accessories just to make it do what the Asus could etc. I have nothing against Apple products, except of course the restrictions. No flash, even though that's going to be dead eventually, it's still nice to have just in case. No SD card slot for expansion possibilities, which is very important to me, I'm sure there are more limitations I am missing as well, but you get my point. Otherwise, they make some damn fine products, as can be seen by their sales.


Just to note, I do own an iPod Touch, iPod Classic and another iPod, an Android phone(Samsung Exhibit II) and another Android tablet(Viewsonic G tablet) so in no way am I a fanboy of either. I simply go with what works for my needs at the time.


Yes, the Android OS still has a ways to go, but it's getting there, I love it personally. Thus far, I'm loving my new tablet, it's speedy, plenty of storage with the added SD slot, viewing angle is fantastic, screen resolution is very nice, it was compatible with the latest Android update, Ice Cream Sandwich, battery life is excellent and with the keyboard dock, it's simply amazing.
That's another thing I liked very much about Asus tablets, the ability to connect a keyboard if I so desire, it also acts as a docking station and has plenty of ports for my needs. Plays games very nicely, maybe not as fast as the prime but that's why I have a Pc and a laptop. 


This is my take on the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101, thank you for reading.

Allods Online logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I've been playing Allods for a few years now, never done a review on it because I...Well, I'm not really sure why. Overall it's good for a free-to-play game, of course it has its pros and cons as all games do.
I hate item shops, but that's how they keep the game going, so I understand and have spent my fair share on it. I just wish they wouldn't sell items that give advantages to players, instead I think it would be much more appropriate to sell vanity, and perhaps potions and the like; I realize potions can give an advantage but not any permanent boosts.

What I like about the game:

• Graphics-Really nice graphics for a ftp, just about as good as you can ask for.
• Controls-The controls are nice, plenty of hotkey-shortcut options, WASD with point&click also, for when you need it.
• Talents and skills etc: They give you a plethora of build options with tons of skills and such, for most classes.
• Daily incense along with mount feed-This is great, especially for players that just can't afford to pay real money, or simply choose not to.
• Events-They usually hold some decent events, both in game, Facebook and forums. So they do give players a good chance to compete in mostly fair conditions with a few different options.
• Astral-This is both a pro and a con; Most Astral runs take ages to do and I hate being stuck out anywhere in a game that takes hours to complete. On the other hand it's quite different and can be fun, with the right group. I usually only go with guildies, few exceptions. I also like how they changed the loot, used to be you basically had to fight over it by rolling, but luckily they changed this system so now everyone can just loot the chest.
• My guild mates-They're awesome, they work hard, we have fun galore and the loyalty is just amazing.
• Piopico-One of the best GMs I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with, he does his job and does it right, while maintaining a good since of humor.
• Add-ons-They have an add-on for almost anything and the great part of these are; Allods supports them, making it an awesome addition for customization and or utility, if you will. There's an Add-on for that!
• Gibberlings-Cute as hell and hilarious emotes. Sample screenshot below.

Gibberlings (Photo credit: Alt-x)

What I dislike about the game:

• The gear upgrade system- It stinks, and is very, very repetitive. It also costs gold, and not just a little bit either.
• Astral-As stated above, both pros and cons.
• The item shop-I guess this is somewhat a pro and con also. If they would make it vanity only, with few other items as I already mentioned, it would be much better in my little bitty humble opinion.
• Random crashes-This just started recently, but has to be one of the most annoying things ever.
• Bards-Talking about an over powered class, but of course, this is yet again, another pro and con. Now, I get it, bring in a new class and you want people to play it, but jeez.. Seriously? I kind of find this more funny than I do aggravating, they'll get a nerf soon enough anyways. I sure wish I started one sooner, not because they're OP but the whole music thing grabs my attention, I've played the guitar for ever and a day, I also loved bards in other games too.
• E-peen players-You know, to be honest this doesn't bother me too badly, at times it gets annoying but after all my years of gaming, I've learned to ignore and just laugh it off. I understand some people just can't be anything in the real world so they have to be something somewhere, am I right? ;)
• Professions-They're practically useless in this game and I wish they would add some that were a bit more fun, or features such as but not limited to: Fishing, casino and other type gambling, and perhaps some mini games, that are actually in game.

Overall, I would recommend this game. Lots of people call it a WoW clone, but I assure you it's not at all. I would rate it an 8/10; it's held my interest for years and that is not an easy task. very few games have kept me coming back for longer than 6 months. So there you have it, my take on Allods Online. I'm sure I forgot a few pros and cons but this should give a basic overview of the game.
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You won't see many sports related sports here but in this case, I have to say a few things.
Well, for the first time in history, the Kentucky Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals will play against each other in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. The last time they even made it to the Final Four at the same time was in 1975. I for one am looking forward to it, as I am somewhat neutral now days. That wasn't always the case, however, I used to be kind of a die hard fan of Kentucky and prior to that, years earlier I was a Louisville fan.

It's still a shock that Kentucky and Louisville are meeting up but I am very happy about it and proud of both teams, can not wait to see it, I think this is one of the only games I might just watch all the way through. Who do I think will win? Well Ky is 36-2 for the regular season and 16-0 in Conference, while Louisville is 30-9 and 10-8. Louisville is obviously the underdog but they should still be respected and we shouldn't expect them to be rolled over easily; They're gonna play hard, perhaps harder than they have all season long. Whatever the case, it's going to be one hell of a game in my opinion. If I have to choose one, I'm gonna have to go with Ky and this is completely un-biased; I think they will over take Louisville by a 14 point margin; that is my prediction.

Kentucky has only lost twice and already beat Indiana, which is one of the teams that beat Ky by a very close buzzer beater. Either way, whoever wins it, I will be very happy for them without grief.
Oh, yes I happen to live in Kentucky and lets just say, it's gonna be a loud night around here when this goes down, as both, Kentucky and Louisville fans are pretty hardcore.

I remember walking in a store one day, I was wearing a Ky shirt, some guy came past me and once he got down the isle quite far he yells "Kentucky sucks!. Haha, I didn't really care much but I yelled back anyways "I don't really care! Thanks, come again!" I'm glad I'm not like I used to be, I would have followed him around and dared him to do something, but have since learned that's completely pointless.

Again, I wish both teams the best of luck and look forward to watching a great game.

So, I broke down and took the plunge; Bought the Samsung Exhibit II 4G. It wasn't an easy decision and I did plenty of research, as always. Reasons I decided to go with this particular phone is:

• Price-$198.99
• OS-Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) 
• 4G capable
• 800x480 Resolution display
• Texting is amazing and I'm very picky, obviously as a blogger, of course I don't plan to do much, if any blogging but I still like a good keyboard. Plus it has Swype but I haven't tried that yet, as the regular texting is just great and I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was, being a virtual keyboard and all.
• Prepaid-At $30 a month for unlimited data(5Gigs at 4G speeds then it slows up after that), unlimited text, 100mins of talk time(which is fine by me, I do more texting and surfing the web than anything else). Plus it has WiFi calling in case I wish to use it and I can go through GrooveIp with Google voice.

So the Samsung Exhibit II 4G is just great for my needs. First 24 hours with the phone, the battery life... Well, not quite sure yet, as it hasn't died on me and I'm letting it die down all the way before recharging. I haven't used it extensively but I surfed a lot, read a bit, did some emailing, quite a bit of texting, downloaded a few apps etc. And it's only half way down right now, so far so good, I'm loving it. No freezes or anything like that yet, I'm sure I will run into some kinks eventually but that's just how it goes, nothing is perfect. Update; battery is still not completely dead yet, it's down to 5% and I've been using it on and off since I got it. So that would make it well over 48 hours. I've heard it's 9 hours and 37 minutes of continuous talk time, while I didn't do much talking, I did use plenty of data, surfing, texting, downloading apps etc. I'm sure each individual usage will vary depending, but overall I am very satisfied myself.

I highly recommend this phone to first timers, budget minded and anyone looking to get into Android that hasn't experienced it yet. Of course if you're coming from a Samsung Galaxy S II or something like that, this obviously wouldn't be a choice. I almost broke down and bought the Samsung Galaxy S II, then I saw the Samsung Galaxy Note... Wow, incredibly large screen. But I didn't wanna carry anything that big for phone use and wasn't ready to spend $550-$800 on a phone.

Well, I'm happy thus far with my purchase, I may update this if anything changes. I still might get a tablet or a small laptop but not sure. Oh, don't buy it from T-mobile, Walmart and Amazon both have it about $50 cheaper, go figure.

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Everything stated below is my opinion and thoughts, in no way do I mean to offend anyone but my thoughts are not light on this subject, so please, before you read, understand where I am coming from.
I have been into Martial arts my entire life and yes, I got bullied, but I handled my situations. I grew up in a somewhat rough environment with not a lot of money, so I had to learn responsibility and do extra odd jobs, even at a young age. I think this helped me out a great deal, as funny as it may sound, it taught me to be tough and to appreciate what I had.

I believe kids that know how to defend themselves will be more confident in dealing with such matters.
I also believe parents should teach their kids more responsibility and not give in or give them everything they want all the time.

It's bad that kids commit suicide because of being bullied, it really is. It's a terrible tragedy that shouldn't exists. Kids these days have it much easier than prior generations, there for making it actually harder to handle situations such as bullying and the like. Back in the day you rarely ever saw a suicide on the news because someone was being bullied, instead you would see someone got their ass beat down trying to be a bully.

I don't have a straight forward answer for it but I can make many suggestions. Toughen your kids up! Jeez, get them off the computer, get yourself off the computer and go out, do things with them, teach them more, get more involved with their lives while they're still young enough. Don't be afraid to punish if you have to. The examples you set for them is what they look to first, so if you're gaming all day or not paying any attention to them, you only have yourself to blame when they start seeking attention elsewhere. What I mean by that is; when they start hanging out with the wrong crowds, start getting into trouble and not coming to you for advice or help when it is badly needed. Instead they take it into their own hands and without a sense of responsibility and or lack of confidence, the scenario isn't likely to come out good. So set them in the right direction early on.

If you are giving them everything they want, and spoiling them, no wonder they are so weak... Think about it... if your kid comes home one day with a referral from school telling you they got in trouble for fighting, but you hear they were defending themselves, good for them! But once you start that little speech about how fighting is bad and there are other ways to handle it, make sure they know the difference between starting a fight and finishing it, oh and do yourself that favor as well. In other words, they should not be in trouble by you, if they didn't start the fight; Otherwise you are just teaching them to become weak and weakness is no good.

Before I get slammed with comments about all this, I do believe in turning the other cheek and I know it's not all about fighting but sometimes we have no other options. This is the reason I brought up fighting in the first place; It's a part of reality like it or not and kids need to be taught about options. This is my point of view, take it as you like.

Every once in a while I like to post sites of note, that might be of interest to some.

SoSlang: Similar to other sites such as Urbandictionary.com, for whomever would be searching for an alternative, might want to take a look.
Nice clean design without the bloat on your browser; for those that use Noscript and related addons shouldn't have to worry much from what I can tell. Looks easy enough to navigate and search.
To add your own definition, it asks for the word, definition, an example and of course you can add tags as well. So if you can't find it elsewhere, give SoSlang a try.

Seriously, I know it's been asked and debated before but why do people wear those big ugly glasses?
I'm talking about the old style, huge glasses like most grandmothers used to wear back in the day. I notice mostly females but guys are to blame too, no doubt about it. Is it some kind of "hipster" thing? Or what, you tell me, please, I am clueless.

Don't take this the wrong way, I find girls with glasses very attractive and have no issues at all with that. It's just when they wear the big ugly ones, that just makes me shake my head every time. I know it sounds like I''m judging but that is not the case, if it makes you happy then by all means, enjoy. But at the same time, I'd like to be clued in on the reason why; Is it just a follow the crowd type of thing? If so, that's lame, like all the other memes and styles people follow just because they can, and that does not make you original in the least bit.

Now if you wear them because you actually like them, more power to you, good for you.
Good thing I opened my browser to see if there were any other articles that related to the subject, I also found the image above at the first link below.

Is that Kim Kardashian behind those nerdy glasses?

Looks like I'm not alone on this opinion, and yes I really started to think most people found this "normal". Ugly, wide, old looking, granny glasses. There, I feel better now, end of rant.

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Betrayal at Krondor, I can definitely vouch for.  It's an oldie but a goodie for sure; I put in quite a bit of playing time and I do believe I have posted about this game on here before.

Yes indeed, here's the link to that post:
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The Betrayal at Krondor pack comes as followed:

• Betrayal at Krondor: Midkemia – a realm of enchantment and ancient magic where elves, dwarves and man once battled an unimaginable evil across rifts in time and space. The legends tell of a boy named Pug who would become Master Magician. His friend, Tomas, would wield the unearthly armor of the Valheru and command the armies of Elvandar to fight the final titanic battle at Sethanon. In Betrayal at Krondor experience an all-new tale in the Riftwar legacy as you travel the world of Ramar.
  
  Betrayal in Antara: As the mighty and benevolent empire of Antara fractures under the weight of corruption and war, four unlikely heroes find themselves faced with an insidious mystery involving the most powerful figures in the empire. 

I've never tried Return to Krondor, So I can't say much about it. 


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Thank you for reading and happy gaming.

Well, it seems that most rumors you've heard about the newest iPad were true.

• 2048 x 1536 at 3.1 million pixels, the most ever on a mobile device.
• 40 percent better color saturation than that of the iPad 2.
• A5X processor, quad-core graphics, which is twice the speed.
• iSight camera, a new feature-5-megapixel backside illuminated sensor on the back, 5-element lens, IR filter, and ISP built into ​the A5X chip. Auto-exposure and auto-focus.
• 1080p video recording with software stabilization.
• iPad can now be a personal hotspot, if the carrier supports it of course.
• iPad now has the most wireless bands that has ever shipped.
• 10 hours of battery life still. 9 hours on 4G, which is outstanding and from all these new specs I have to say it surprises me.

• It's slightly heavier at 9.4mm thin, weighing 1.4lbs, still not bad at all and in no way a deal breaker.
• Same prices as current iPad and available on March 16th, oh and yes, they start taking pre-orders today!
• 16GB is $499, 32GB is $599 and 64GB for $699, no 128GB yet. The 4G prices are-$629, $729 and $829. Still not a bad deal whichever route you take.

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So the Ipad 3 is due for release tomorrow, this is no secret any longer. Here I am, without owning the first or even the second version but am anticipating this release for some odd reason. I guess as a gadget lover, for me it comes down to buying either a smartphone or the Ipad 3 and at this moment, as there are no actual facts about the Ipad 3 yet, I am left clueless as to which one I want.

I have quite an extensive collection of gadgets, as most know. I have two Amazon Kindles, voice recorders, laptops, advanced remotes, digital cameras & camcorders, blue-ray players with internet, iPods, other MP3 players, iPod touch, weather readers, USB gadgets galore, Android tablet and so many more I probably wouldn't be able to find right now without savaging through my closets and the basement.

Point being; I've never had a smartphone nor an Ipad. I do have an android tablet but it's old and neither the screen nor it's features compare to the Ipad 2. I've never owned a smartphone because I do most of my work from home and don't travel often enough, so I could never justify a monthly data plan. Don't get me wrong, I do plenty of texting but always have at least a laptop with me, so browsing the web on a smartphone just wasn't something that interested me.
But, I think it's time I jump in and get a smartphone or an Ipad.

If the Ipad 3 doesn't have any overwhelming features over Ipad 2 then that will be an option for sure, especially considering the price drop that should happen. So now the worse part begins, the waiting; after that comes the review hunting and more consideration..sigh.

Thus far; the rumors are as followed:

• iPad to be called iPad HD
• 2048 x 1536 resolution display
• A6 quad-core processor
• 4G capability
• 8MP camera

I'm sure there are more out there, but the wait is almost and we shall see. In the meantime I'm going to be hoping the price isn't increased, that would sure put a damp in my plans. On the other hand, as I stated above, if the features aren't that overwhelming over the iPad 2, that will definitely be something to consider. I've heard mostly good things about the iPad 2, so it couldn't be that big of a loss over the new version.(crosses fingers)
So if all goes well, I think I'll be getting the iPad 3/HD over a smartphone, for one major factor being, the screen size of course. I'd much rather look at a larger viewing area than that of a smartphone, and not doing much traveling I still wouldn't be able to justify a data plan, not with a monthly fee anyways.
I have enough of those as it is.

Yes, I know the iPad also comes with a data plan but as from what I have heard, it's not a two year contract and you can pay month to month, even cancel at any time, or just go with the WiFi only model. With options like that, it's tough to beat.
Yes, yes, I hear you; there's always prepaid, and that is true, so I'll be sure to keep my options open.

iPad 3 Announcement: Live From the Apple Keynote Event; PcMag will be blogging live on their site, for those interested. Apple isn't allowing video coverage for it.

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You can also watch a live blog from mashable:

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This looks amazing, it really does. Reminds me of Fallout 3 a lot; If no one told me the name of it, I would have thought perhaps a new Fallout game. Well, without further adieu, here you go.




Here's another for you, this is more of a cutesie type anime(somewhat) type game. First look review of Spirit Tales by MMOBOMB.com




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I couldn't help myself, just had to share this awesomeness.

Took a little trip to the Zoo today and thought I would share some photos. Even caught some vampire bats drinking blood, yeah, you heard that right ha ha. My apologies for the bad quality, I guess the camera settings weren't adjusted correctly.