Thursday, May 29, 2008

Applying online for Union bank Visa EON

I was searching Google for reactions and experiences of those who have applied for the Visa EON of Unionbank...it's almost 3 weeks since I applied for a Visa EON, but sad to say not a single email coming from Unionbank...I called up one of the Unionbank branch here in Bacolod City, and the person in charge told me to re-apply again...So last Friday, I re-applied again, it's been 1 week since my last application but still there's no email coming from Unionbank with regards to my VISA EON application...I just hope that they might confirm it next week...I never had an intention of using Unionbank but because my payments are in Paypal I am forced to apply for this VISA EON...I also don't understand why it takes a longer period of time when you apply outside Luzon area...this isn't an innovation.

I think Unionbank should also take a look at how they will deliver their service to other provinces..not just in the Northern area of the country..just a thought..

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Sources for extra income

Hello everyone, it's good to write my own blog once again...as you can see on the archives most it are copied articles and post from sources which I also acknowledge the source...anyway it's about 2:16 AM here and I'm still awake...I'm in the mood of blogging right now...that's why I will share some of the resources that I found on the internet which I think is a reliable source of extra income...I know for a fact that everyone here wants to have an extra income...

ReviewStream.com

this is a website which allows users to write reviews on anything...you don't have to be concern if it's a bad or good review...the rate of review is $2 per approved review and $0.04 per bulk rate...bulk rate is for reviews which were not published...but don't worry if ever you get to be paid with for a bulk rate..simply because sooner or a few days later they might publish your review and pay you $2 for that review...so the advantage is...if you only get the bulk rate and later they publish your review..then you can earn $2.40 for 1 review..but it will take a few days or it might not happen at all...so far I have earned $4.80...they will pay you through your paypal..so make sure you have a paypal account..the minimum payout is $50.

Online4ads.com


this is a paid to click website...you can earn $0.01 per click and you have like 10-12 links to be clicked per day..so you get the rate of $0.10 per day...plus if you can convince other friends of yours to join then you get to be paid for the referrals..they pay in paypal and the minimum payout is $10...so far i have $3.

mylot.com

this is a social networking website...it allows you to earn by being active with your account...mostly you get paid easily if you become active with the discussions...you can start a discussion and you can join other discussions as well..so I have earn $3 through this website...and based on my observation they have a rate of $0.01 per discussion..whether you started it or replied on a certain discussion...the minimum payout is $10 and they pay through paypal also.
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So guys, those are the websites which I find to be a source of extra income...once I get to have a payout on any of these sites i will update this post so that you may know if it's really reliable or not...that's all for now...have a good day.

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Notice to my visitors...

I have been watching closely on the stats that I get from this blog, surprisingly I am very happy that at least I get to have like 30 page views per day. So, for those who believed in the purpose of my blog, thank you very much!!! For the sources of where I took those tutorials and articles, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHARING IDEAS.

Lately I was quite busy looking for a job, so I haven't posted any tutorials, recipes, or interesting articles. To the frequent visitors, I hope you understand, but this coming week I'll post new interesting tutorials which I have discovered lately.

AGAIN THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR MAKING THIS BLOG POSSIBLE.

Want to earn by just review on anything?

Last week, I was looking for some websites that might allow me to earn like $10 per day without paying such a horrible sign up fee that will end up just a scam. So I was browsing a lot, since I've got no job and I've all the time in the world to browse the internet. I even went through some blogs wherein they provided some links that allows users to earn like $0.01 per click on websites links and visit it for like 20 seconds or less. I kept on browsing until I finally decided to search for websites that pays me when I make reviews. I had this idea because of ximmy, who had my account disabled because they feel that I was spamming their site.

So I searched Google for those sites, I got this list from a certain blog, and I found a link on ReviewStream.com. Well, you don't have to register, all you need to do is just to fill up some required fields, enter the subject of your review and make your review. Earnings? Well, they can pay $2 per approved review. On my first review, I chose AVG Free as my subject, then it took them almost 3 days, because it was stated clearly that they verify reviews manually.

After 3 days I received an email, saying that I got paid for $0.40. That $0.40 is the bulk rate, because for every review that are not being approved you are entitled for a bulk rate. They have also included some tips on why I got only the bulk rate.

When doing such reviews on that site, just remember this....

1.) Be specific on the description of your subject.

2.) Make sure that you are not using reference for your review.

3.) Express what you really feel for that subject.

5.) Be honest, it wouldn't matter if it's a negative review or not.

I've applied those things on my latest reviews, but still I'm waiting for the outcome, if ever I get to have the same result, just keep visiting this post, I'll share the outcome.

Looking for alternatives to your disabled Google Adsense account?

Got your Google Adsense suspended? Well, don’t lose hope if you get your adsense appeal a “NO” from Google. According to some forums and group postings, there is always a very lesser chance of getting your appeal being reconsidered by Google. It’s just Google’s way of protecting their advertiser’s interest and money. That’s why just understand Google if ever they found something unacceptable to their rules and guidelines for Adsense.

Anyway, here’s an alternative for you to earn money from your ads. Some websites that I happen to browse a few days ago had this kinds of advertisements. So I get to check it and seems to me there’s no problem with their program. They seem to be legitimate so I tried it, and the registration and setup is so fast. They don’t check your website anymore, after you register you can just make ads right away.

The name of this advertising program is AdBrite. If you asked me why I tried this, well, simply because my Google adsense just got suspended. I just don’t know the reason but thank God, I haven’t had any earnings that’s why I don’t feel bad and somehow regretful because of losing such opportunity with Google.

For those interested just click on the images below to see it yourself. If you think that the image contains some referral earnings…well your damn right!!! So just click it if you’re really interested. Enjoy and good luck!!!



Monday, May 19, 2008

want to earn $20 per week for just reviewing sites?




last time i was browsing some blogs at BlogCatalog...i found a link that directs me to a social search engine website..

the name of this website is ximmy...

well, it is a social search engine site...it allows users to do reviews on any websites that they want to review...

what's more interesting is, for every review that you make...it entitles you 10 points...if you can reach 1,000 points...which is the equivalent of 100 websites to be reivewed...you can earn $10...if you can reach 1,800 points...you can earn $20 dollars...so for just reviewing 280 websites you get to be paid $20..

but, decide immediately when you are really interested because this program is just a promo of ximmy...as soon as ximmy accumulates 200,000 site reviews...then they will stop the program...
so far they count every review as 10 points...so what are you waiting for..register now!!!!

just click on the images below if you want to register for ximmy

this is the points equivalent for joining ximmy...




Saturday, May 17, 2008

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Thursday, May 15, 2008

Earn by just clicking and view the website for a couple of seconds…

Looking for ways of making money on the internet without costing you a single centavo?

well, why don’t you try online4ads.com…this is a paid to click website which allows registered users to earn an amount for just clicking the sponsored ads…it will cost you nothing…you can also increase your earnings by referring it to friends or family…what's good is that they pay through paypal...

so why don’t you see it for yourself…just click on the link below…

http://www.online4ads.com

start earning now!!!good luck!!!

Monday, May 12, 2008

Cooking Recipe: Linguini Puttanesca

Source: http://www.italianchef.com/putta.html

This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. Many people in America have an aversion to anchovies. Their only exposure to them may have been as "hairy" fish on top of pizza. If this describes you, it may sound tempting to try making this dish omitting them. Please, don't do this until you have at least tried it with them. The chopped up anchovies practically dissolve into the oil when sautéing them, so you don't have to worry about biting into or tasting anchovy. What you will taste, however, is a depth of flavor that will be missing if they are left out.

Serves 4

2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 clove of garlic, chopped
6 anchovy fillets, chopped
1 35 oz can imported italian plum tomatoes, crushed with their juices
1 tablespoon capers
12 gaetta olives, pitted
1/2 teaspoon of oregano
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound Linguini pasta
1.
Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add garlic and anchovy, cook until garlic is lightly browned.
2.
Crush tomatoes and add with juices. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce to a simmer.
3.
Add capers, olives, oregano, black pepper, and 1/2 cup of water. Cook at a simmer for 20 minutes.
4.
While the sauce is cooking bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the Linguini and cook uncovered over high heat until al dente.
5.
Drain pasta, toss with sauce and serve.

Cooking Recipe: Fettucine Alfredo

Source: http://www.italianchef.com/alfredo.html

This is not the healthiest dish in the world, but like I always say, everything in moderation. Treating yourself to this classic pasta dish once in a while won't kill you. The short cooking time for the pasta is because we are using fresh homemade fetuccine, if you are using dried pasta cook until al dente.

Serves 2

4 tablespoons of butter
1.5 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 pound of homemade fettuccine
2 egg yolks
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1.
In a large sauté pan add butter and cream, turn the heat on to medium and cook until cream and butter are melted together, around 1 minute. Turn off heat.
2.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the fettuccine. Cook for 1 minute.
3.
Strain pasta and add to pan with butter and cream. Turn the heat on medium.
4.
Add the egg yolks, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and black pepper.
5.
Stir vigorously, mixing the egg yolks and cheese in and coating all of the pasta with the sauce.
6.
Serve immediately from the pan, sprinkling additional Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on top.

Cooking Recipe: Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

http://www.online-cookbook.com/goto/cook/rpage/0011CF
Source:
Terri Mckibbon

Serves/Makes:6 or more

Ingredients
  • Ribs:
  • 6 lbs (2.7 kg). pork baby back ribs
  • 4 oz (112 grm). tap water
  • 3 cups (700 ml) barbecue sauce
  • Barbecue Sauce:
  • 1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml) olive oil
  • 2 oz (56 grm). Spanish onion, chopped
  • 1 oz (28 grm). scallion, chopped
  • 2 oz (56 grm). fresh green pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-1/4 oz (35 grm). brown sugar
  • 2 tsp (10 ml). chili powder
  • 2 tsp (10 ml). dried oregano
  • 1 tsp (5 ml). ground cloves
  • 1 tsp (5 ml). cayenne pepper
  • 1-1/2 oz (42 grm). paprika powder
  • 1 tsp (5 ml). dry mustard
  • 2 oz (56 grm). lemon juice
  • 3 oz (84 grm). Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 oz (84 grm). red wine vinegar
  • 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) crushed tomatoes
  • 4-1/2 oz (126 grm). chile sauce
  • 1-1/2 oz (42 grm). ketchup
  • 3 oz (84 grm). grandma molasses
  • 1-1/2 oz (42 grm). honey
  • 1-1/2 oz (42 grm). Crystal Hot Louisiana sauce
Preparation
  • Sauce:
  • Heat oil in pot.
  • Add onions, scallions and peppers and saute.
  • Add garlic, sugar, and remaining dry ingredients.
  • Add liquid ingredients and continue to stir.
  • Simmer 3 hours, until flavor mixes well.
  • Ribs:
  • Remove back sinew of ribs and sear on hot grill, both sides.
  • Place ribs in roasting pan.
  • Combine water and sauce and pour over ribs.
  • Bring to boil on stove and cover with foil.
  • Place in 350 degree (175 C.) oven until tender, but not falling off bone.
  • Cool before serving.
Comments
Serve with plenty of napkins.

Excellent Dish.

Cooking Recipes: Chicken Liver Pate Mousse

http://www.online-cookbook.com/goto/cook/rpage/001023
Source:
Vicky Bryant (found on internet)

Serves/Makes:48 pieces

Ingredients
  • 1 lb (.5 kg). chicken livers
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml). butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 tsp (5 ml). unflavoured gelatin
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) tawny port
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) soft butter
  • 1/4 tsp (1 ml) quatre epice (see comments below)
  • 1/8 tsp (1 ml) grated nutmeg
  • salt & pepper
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
  • 48 crisped crostini
Preparation
  • Step 1:
  • Clean livers and trim off all gristle.
  • Heat 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter, add diced onion and saut until soft.
  • Add minced shallots and saut for two minutes.
  • Add livers and saut over high heat until just stiff.
  • Step 2:
  • Soften gelatin in port and stir until gelatin is dissolved.
  • Put sauce in blender and add livers.
  • Blend until smooth; strain and let cool.
  • Step 3:
  • Cream the 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter in a small bowl.
  • Add spices and nutmeg and little by little add the liver puree.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Continue beating until light and fluffy.
  • Whip the cream and fold into the liver mixture.
  • Chill well.
  • Serve with crostini.
Comments
Make mousse one day ahead to let flavors develop

**A French phrase meaning "four spices," referring to any of several finely ground spice mixtures. Though there's no standard mixture for quatre epices, the blend is usually mixed from the following selection: pepper (usually white), nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon or cloves. Quatre epices is used to flavor soups, stews and vegetables.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Turn a Road into Water

Source: http://www.showandtell-graphics.com/road-to-water.html

Turning a road into a stream with Photoshop is not terribly difficult. This project will turn out best if there is something interesting above the road to reflect off of the water that we will create.

Here is the photo that I will begin with.

You should have one layer labeled "Background". Double click on the layer in the layers palette and click ok to change it to a standard layer. Now duplicate the layer by selecting Layer/Duplicate Layer. Highlight the bottom layer and select Edit/Transform/Flip Vertical. This layer should now be upside down with respect to the top layer. This will be the image we use for our water reflection.

Now highlight the top layer. We need to select the road. I am going to use the Pen Tool. I like the Pen Tool because you can really get a lot of nooks and crannies with it.

Carefully select every part where you want water to be. If your selection is not exactly perfect, it will probably be OK. The edge of a river or stream is never perfectly straight anyway. Once you have clicked all around what you want to select you will have to change the path that the Pen Tool makes into a selection. To do this simply right click on the document and choose "Make Selection" I have set the feather radius to one. This will help blend the water in better. For higher resolution pictures you will need to set the feather radius a bit higher to achieve the same effect. Here is my selection.

Next hit the delete key to show the reflection layer beneath. Hit Ctrl+D to deselect. You may have to move the reflection layer around a bit to get it to line up properly. I do have to move mine. Here is what it looks like before I moved it around.

As you can see the reflection does not line up quite right. Highlight the bottom layer, grab the Move Tool and move it around. Here is what mine looks like after I moved it. Much better!

The last thing we need to do is to make some ripples in the water. With the bottom layer highlighted, Select Filter/Distort/Ripple. Here are the settings that I used.

And here is the finshed product.

Photoshop Tutorial: Dreamy effect editing

source: http://pswish.com/tutorial-make-perfume-commercial/

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This tutorial will teach you how to make your very own fragrance advertisements, and even though we chose to use Monica Beluci in this tutorial, you can turn any ordinary home-made picture into a fragrance advertisement billboard. So first of all you need a picture of a girl (or boy you are doing to use. Pictures of people against black or dark backgrounds are better, since we will try to create an illusion of nocturnal sky.
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Once you opened a new canvas with the desired dimensions of your billboard, create a new layer and fill it with any dark blue or dark purple hue, we used #210a3a. Make sure that your ‘background’ colour is set to white, and go to Filter >> Render >> Clouds. This will will your upper layer with nice foggy fibber texture. Set the overlay settings of this clouds layer to “Linear Light” (see illustration).

Our aim is to create a nicely high contrasted photo with a pit of fog and glow effect as well as make the background look like a night sky. SO, what we are going to do it, duplicate the photo of the girl, drag it (in the layer’s panel) on top of other 2 layers, and set this layer’s settings to “Overlay”

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Next step is filling the bottom of the billboard with grass. This is the easiest part although I noticed that many get stuck here. We will be using the brush tool, with a default Photoshop CS2 brush called “brush dune”. You should have it. Set your foreground color to green (any hue, up to you, as long as it gives a natural look) and fill the bottom of the screen more or less like you see on the picture. The default settings for this brush are set to “scattering” so you don’t need to do much work except for just not overdoing the grass over the photo.

Next step is adding twirly shape.

If you don’t have any nice and twirly shape, you can download mine in PSD format HERE.

So you will either select a custom shape tool and draw any twirly shape of your choice, or take mine from the PSD file, drag and drop it to your canvas. Place the shame Between the girl’s layer and the grass (see below). Next, duplicate the shape later, transform it horizontally (or vertically, depending on your shape) and place it more or less as you can see on the illustration below.

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The idea is, to make the shape look as it’s behind the lady, so rasterize the upper shape’s layer and choose the Eraser Tool. Carefully remove the shape from the girl’s body. I’d suggest to use an eraser tool with hard edge, however if you want to nicely blend it with the fog effect on the background and not to make the edge too sharp, I suggest to use a 20px soft edge eraser tool.

Next step is adding glow. Make sure the upper shape is selected in your layers panel and go to Layer >> Layer styles >> Outer Glow. Apply the following glow settings using the white color. Repeat the same action for the first shape as well.

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And this is what you got so far… You may also apply a few chaotic white dots, using the bruh tool and add glow, this will imitate stars on the background. This is optional, if you feel your background is too dull.

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If you are making a fragrance billboard you will need a perfume bottle, but again this could be replaced with any other product you are going to “sell”. We went with this fragrance bottle from sxc.hu. Most important is to crop it properly and then find a good location for it on your billboard.

Once you have located it, it could be a good idea to add a little transparency to the glass so that you’d see the grass from underneath it. We just duplicated the layer and set one of them on “overlay”, the other on “soft” so we can see the grass through yet the bottle does not become semi-visible.

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Photoshop Tutorial: Glitter Graphic



First of all we need to set up the canvas dimension
Then to search for a picture we want to use to make the graphic glitter to look really cool
The secret of a glitter is that you have to make it transparent and for it you`ll use the selection marquee tool as shown below
Find a nice texture image from a clipart to put over the picture to create a cool effect
Now what you have to do is to duplicate twice the texture layer and change its position (rotate 180 degrees and 90 degrees CW)
This is how the layers look right now



Use Edit > Transform > Rotate 180 degrees





And use again Edit > Transform > Rotate 90 degrees CW



Now we need to combine them as in the pictures below:
Select the female by using ctrl+Click on the 'picture layer'



Then select Inverse (ctrl+shift+I)



Now select each texture layer (texture1, texture1 copy, texture1 copy 2) and press 'delete'.
You should have a picture like this:



Special request: How we selected the jeans and deleted the rest?

Make a new path,



Take the Pen Tool and select the region you want to leave from the picture:



Right-click on the Path layer and select Make Selection as shown below:



Now all you need to do is: Ctrl+Shift+I or Select > Inverse and then delete the unnecessary part
from each texture layers like this:

The next step is to find which blend mode is better to use it for the texture:


You have to choose always which part of the image you want to be animated.
I chose to animate her jeans and the rest of the body to be static.
The blend mode for this texture will be: Color Dodge


At the end you`ll get 3 frames:


Using Adobe ImageReady:


You`ll get:



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