BeejiveIM 2.0 for BlackBerry and 50% Off Holiday Sale
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upswong
Posted December 18th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Beejive is hands down the UpSwong.com favorite for IM applications and we received this press release about the new and exciting 2.0 BlackBerry upgrade which adds a ton of features.
Beejive, the comprehensive IM Solution Adds Facebook Chat, GPS Location, Voice Notes, Support for the BlackBerry 5.0 Operating System, and More
Beejive today announced the immediate availability of BeejiveIM for BlackBerry 2.0, the most full-featured IM application available on the BlackBerry platform. This fast, m...
Get Santa’s Voice for Your TeleNav GPS Navigator – Proceeds to Toys for Tots
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Kara
Posted December 10th, 2009 at 10:05 am
I just got word that in the spirit of giving and having some fun, TeleNav is offering up Santa for TeleNav GPS Navigator. It's not quite as cool as flying reindeer but it's close. From now until Dec 31, customers can have Santa provide the turn-by-turn directions and traffic rerouting. The best part about it, all the proceeds from the $.99 download are going to Toys for Tots.
From the TeleNav website:
"Tired of the same old voice giving you GPS directions day in and day out? Looking f...
BlackBerryOS Live Web Show Tonight at 7PM EST – Come listen to me try not to screw up!
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Kara
Posted November 18th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Tonight at 7PM EST I will be a guest on the BlackBerryOS.com podcast. Be sure to tune in and listen to me attempt to not butcher the entire thing with my goofiness lol! If you can't listen live, you can always download past episodes here in the BBOS Web Show forum.
In case you're not already aware of the awesomeness of BlackBerryOS.com, check out this post to get up to speed.
Here is a partial list of topics that will be discussed on tonight's show:
BlackBerry Internet Service 3.0 a...
SNG Mentors – Online Poker training site for Multi-Table Sit and Go’s
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Kara
Posted November 16th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Multi-table Sit and Go's are all the rage lately in the online poker world and for good reason. They offer healthy prize pools and give you the feeling of taking down a tourney without having to invest 5+ hours and wade though a fields of hundreds or thousands of players.
Some of the most popular MTT SNG's are the 18, 45 and 180 man turbos on PokerStars. These games can be extremely profitable if you know optimal strategy. Unlike Single Table Sit and Go's (6 or 9 players) or cash games, th...
BlackBerryOS.com Live Web Show – Wednesday at 7PM EST
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Kara
Posted November 10th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that BlackBerryOS.com is THE place to be for BlackBerry owners these days. And if you *do* live under a rock, crawl out and check out this post to get up to speed about the awesomeness of BBOS.
As if BlackBerryOS wasn't already cool as can be, they now have a an outstanding live web show. You can download past episodes here in the BBOS Web Show forum and tune in to live shows here.
This week the show will be hosted live from the BlackBe...
UpSwong Abs – Part 1
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upswong
Posted November 10th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Welcome to the UpSwong Ab Lab. Here we will be divulging info to help you wade through the plethora of routines, guides, pills, and "secrets" out there to get you the mid-section you've always wanted. Students who arrived late to class can view the UpSwong Abs introduction here.
Today's lesson is short but critical:
If you want to see your abs, or even just have a nice flat stomach, body fat level is crucial.
You can do crunches all day long or the most killer ab routines you can fi...
SwongLet #1
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Chicklet
Posted November 9th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
For today's daily swong we're going to have a Swonglet. In case you missed the previous post:
What do you get when you post the Chicklet’s words of wisdom on upswong.com? Swonglets of course! The Chicklet is very wise.
Swonglet #1:
One small act of kindness can create great and lasting pleasure.
Now obviously I don't want to corny things up too much around here but the UpSwong admin gave me clearance to share some knowledge with you guys and gals. So put down your BlackBerries...
USB Beverage Cup Cooler & Warmer
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upswong
Posted November 9th, 2009 at 11:21 am
As cool at the world's largest gummy bear is, how about a somewhat more useful product from Vat19.com like the USB Beverage Cup Cooler and Warmer?
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Question&Answer from the Vat19.com product page:
1. Will it actually keep my drink warm?
Answer: Yes, it gets up to about 120-140 degrees Fahrenheit. Our USB Drink Warmer with 4-port hub may get a little warmer.
2. Does the USB Beverage Cup Warmer & Cooler actually keep a drink cool?
Answer: Definitely. It basically has a...
The World’s Largest Gummy Bear
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Kara
Posted November 4th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
The holidays are quickly approaching and it's time to start looking for great, unique gifts. How about a five pound Gummy Bear equivalent to 1400 regular-sized bears from Vat19.com?
Features & specs:
Dimensions: 9" x 5.5" x 3.5"
Equivalent of 1400 regular-size gummy bears
Weighs approximately 5 pounds
12,600 calories!
Hand-made in the USA with domestic ingredients
Gluten-free
World's Largest Gummy Bear
"The World's Largest Gummy Bear is the lion of the candy worl...
UpSwong Comparison Chart – 10 Top Web Hosts
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upswong
Posted October 31st, 2009 at 10:29 pm
I've been doing a bunch of research over the past few weeks checking into various web hosts. I'm still not done so any feedback, suggestions, recommendations, etc. are all greatly appreciated. I hear Media Temple is fantastic but they are a bit pricey...still may check 'em out anyway. I will most likely update this as I learn more or as info changes.
Keep in mind the prices listed are at the time of this post...11/1/2009. Please visit each site for the most current pricing and promotion...
UpSwong Abs – because those pills that guaranteed a flat stomach didn’t work!
by
Kara
Posted October 27th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
One of the most common questions I hear is "how can I get a flat stomach?"
Closely related are its siblings:
How can I get my abs to show?
I'm a relatively thin person but I can't seem to lose this stubborn belly fat?
At reunions we often run into its cousins:
What are the best exercises I can do for my stomach?
I've been doing X number of (insert exercise here) so why can't I see my abs yet? (hint: you're too fat)
And finally those relatives you're never really sure about. ...
Harrington on Holdem – must have poker books
Whether you're a cash game grinder or a tournament player, no poker library is complete without the presence of Dan Harrington.
Harrington on Holdem is widely regarded as the best tournament poker knowledge ever written. The three volume series consists of:
Cash Games (How to Win at No-Limit Hold'em Money Games) Vol. 1
Harrington on Hold 'em Expert Strategy for No Limit Tournaments, Vol. 2: Endgame
Harrington on Hold 'em: Expert Strategies for No Limit Tournaments, Vol. III--The Wor...
The SitNGo Wizard – learn a near perfect late game strategy for Sit and Go Poker
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Kara
Posted October 27th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Poker players...looking to improve your Sit and Go skills? Check out The SitNGo Wizard.
From the SitNGo Wiz site:
"The SitNGo Wizard will teach you how to play a near perfect late game strategy. You will learn when to push and when to fold. You will learn the importance of various factors such as number of opponents, stack sizes, and opponent calling ranges.
If you are a beginning player or just new to SitNGo tournaments, the SitNGo Wizard will quickly turn you in a winning player at the ...
Penny for a Pound Challenge Raises over $2800 to help fight Breast Cancer
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upswong
Posted October 26th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Pledge a Pound for a Penny Challenge. Over $2800 was raised to be donated to the American Cancer Society.
From Mike:
"I didn't have the day I wanted(670/435/600-1705 raw total), but the real goal I set for the meet was met, as over $2,800 was raised for helping in fighting breast cancer, and I am very proud of that.
I want to thank everyone who donated and helped support me in this. I really, really appreciate it. This is a cause very dear and near...
UpSwong Fitness
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Kara
Posted October 20th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
UpSwong Fitness is the section of UpSwong dedicated to covering all things fit. Working out, strength training, injury prevention and rehab, competing, nutrition, supplements, dieting, weight loss, weight gain, lifting for women, and more.
I get asked so many great questions via Facebook, YouTube, email, and forums that I'd like to start building an archive of answers to share with everyone.
If you would like to submit a fitness question please use the submit a question form or send an ema...
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