Last.fm-Download or Record Music And Songs From Last.fm

There are many ways to get this done and i will mention each of them one by one.

1.Download Helper-I have mentioned about this handy peace of addon many times in BW and i still think its a must have to all firefox users.It can rip off any streaming content on the internet as simple as a click.The addon is Download Helper.You need to have firefox to install it.
>>>>Install Download helper addon.
>>>>Go to last.fm.
>>>>Play the song of your choice.
>>>>The Download helper's sign of detecting streaming content '3 ballons' will start rotating just to the right of the address bar.
>>>>Click on it and you will find the streaming files.
>>>>Click again on the required file and your download will start.

You can download Download helper plugin from here.

2.Orbit Downloader-One of the best download-assistants released till date.Fast and flexible.Many features inbuilt.Read my detailed article on downloading streaming content using Orbit Downloader.

3.Audacity-Sounds familiar?And you thought it could record only your voice.It can be used to record any sound on your computer.And you can use this feature for recording songs from Last.fm too.Read this to learn how to do that.

How to handle and get rid of stage fright and fear of public speaking?

Many people pass off even at the thought of going into the stage and facing an audience while at the same time they envy at those who handle the audience like cheese.Its not that those who are capable of such acts are born with such talents.The difference is that they have learnt to tackle the problem well.I am not going to give some advices from an experts point of view,but would rather like to share things that have worked for me in the past.

1.Getting on the stage is the hardest part.When you are in such a situation just walk in like you really don't know what stage fear is.This is a symbol of confidence and this puts you in the driver's seat and what you have is receptive audience waiting for its confident speaker or performer to deliver.

2.When you are performing some artistic talents like singing,dancing or such stuff you really need to concentrate on that.The best thing to do is that much before your performance sit alone and think from audience's point of view,Think as if you were one among the audience.An audience will always allow you to cast spell on them and would never want to see someone scre up on stage.Think this and you will definitely concentrate on your performance.

3.Another way to boost up some confidence is to watch someone performing in a manner what you may call magnificient.Get hold of some videos of legends of your field and watch them while practicing for the big day.Having someone great as motivation will ease the pressure on you.

4.Another way is to calculate the worst thing that could happen and just talk about it alone and leave it completely.When you have faced your fears the rest is easy.

5.Stay away from demotivating people no matter how close they are.Keep your mp3 player and headphone with you.Trust me this is the best way to avoid any conversation and they won't feel bad about it.

I hope these things work for you.Stay happy.Stay motivated.

10 Extremely Useful Firefox Extensions

Firefox has a range of extensions to which new ones are just dumped one after the other so rapidly that one looses interest in browsing through the "extension-fall" and satisfies himself with the popular list.But there are a few plugins one should not miss.Here's a list of firefox extension i have compiled for the general audience of Blogger Whale which is a mixture of bloggers,GTD fans and tech enthusiasts.As in the case of every list you may find some this not applicable or useful for you.Feel free to add your favourites on the 'Comments' section so that i can
include them in the upcoming lists.

1.G Util!-This extension creates a G-icon which stays on the right of the address bar.This G-icon is actually a drop down list of links to all Google services like G-mail,Blogger,Adsense,Analytics,Video etc.So if you are a Google junkie then this one is for you.Get GUtil

2.Scribe fire:ScribeFire (previously Performancing for Firefox) is a full-featured blog editor that integrates with your browser and lets you easily post to your blog. You can drag and drop formatted text from pages you are browsing, take notes, and post to your blog.Get Scribefire

3.RiteOfTongue:Typos are one of the biggest turn offs in the internet.Avoid typos no matter where you're on the internet with this extension.Right-click on a typed word inside a web form to check if the word is spelt correctly and get alternate suggestions if it is wrong. Then select the word from the popup menu to change it. The words are obtained in real-time over the Internet using the dictionary service from Dict.org.Get Rite of tongue

4.Generate Numly Copyright:Copyright your digital work the web2.0 way.Get Numly

5.Linkchecker:Check the validity of links on any webpage.Useful for bloggers and webmasters.Get Linkchecker

6.Measure it:Anyone who's into designing or photoediting and love light tools will get addicted to this tool.Draw out a ruler to get the pixel width and height of any elements on a webpage.For measuring dimensions of photos for editing you can open images on firefox and get the job done.Get Measure it

7.AccessFlickr!:Access Flickr in blocked countries.Get Access flickr!

8.Firefox Showcase:This one provides a new way to manage your Firefox tabs and windows by showing them as thumbnails in a single window, tab or sidebar. Includes a find bar that will filter the thumbnails, and the capability to select the thumbnails in the same way you would select files in your system.Get Firefox showcase

9.Crash Recovery:Crash Recovery automatically restores all opened pages after a crash happened.Get Crash recovery

10.Save Session:With Save Session, you can choose to save the current session and close Firefox for the next startup.Get Save Session

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50 Things That Make You Happy

I was surfing around when i discovered an old site.Coded in html and its design confirmed that it was created before the 'Web2.0' revolution.The site was last updated in 2004 November.But one thing that kept me around that site was some simple articles.I found this one interesting thought it to share with you.One more addition to the 'Out of the box' section.

50 things that make you happy.
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Think about them one at a time before going on to the next one.

1. Falling in love.
2. Laughing so hard your face hurts.
3. A hot shower.
4. No lines at the supermarket
5. A special glance.
6. Getting mail
7. Taking a drive on a pretty road.
8. Hearing your favorite song on the radio.
9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.
10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.
11. Finding the sweater you want is on sale for half price.
12. Chocolate milkshake. (or vanilla!) (or strawberry)
13. A long distance phone call.
14. A bubble bath.
15. Giggling.
16. A good conversation.
17. The beach
18. Finding a 20 note in your coat from last winter.
19. Laughing at yourself.
20. Midnight phone calls that last for hours.
21. Running through sprinklers.
22. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.
23. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.
24. Laughing at an inside joke.
25. Friends.
26. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.
27. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep...
28. Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner).
29. Making new friends or spending time with old ones.
30. Playing with a new puppy.
31. Having someone play with your hair.
32. Sweet dreams.
33. Hot chocolate.
34. Road trips with friends.
35. Swinging on swings.
36. Wrapping presents under the Christmas tree while eating cookies and drinking your favorite tipple.
37. Song lyrics printed inside your new CD so you can sing along without feeling stupid.
38. Going to a really good concert.
39. Making eye contact with a cute stranger
40. Winning a really competitive game.
41. Making chocolate chip cookies.
42. Having your friends send you homemade cookies.
43. Spending time with close friends.
44. Seeing smiles and hearing laughter from your friends.
45. Holding hands with someone you care about.
46. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change.
47. Riding the best roller coasters over and over.
48. Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much desired present from you.
49. Watching the sunrise.
50. Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day.

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Top10 unintentionally worst company urls.

Every start-up needs a domain.Before you finalize a domain,please make sure it means the same when typed without space in the address bar.
Disclaimer:The content may be inappropriate for minors.

1. A site called 'Who Represents ' where you can find the name of the agent that represents a celebrity. Their domain name? wait for it? is www.whorepresents.com

2. Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views at www.expertsexchange.com

3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at www.penisland.net

4. Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at
www.therapistfinder.com


5. Then of course, there's the Italian Power Generator company?
www.powergenitalia.com

6. And now, we have the Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales:
www.molestationnursery.com


7. If you're looking for computer software, there's always www.ipanywhere.com

8. Welcome to the First Cumming Methodist Church Their website is www.cummingfirst.com


9. Then, of course, there's these brainless art designers, and their whacky website:
www.speedofart.com

10. Want to holiday in Lake Tahoe ? Try their brochure website at www.gotahoe.com

Source[world wide web]

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8 killer ways to promote your Youtube,Metacafe videos

Millions of videos are uploaded at Youtube and many similar video sharing sites like metacafe and dailymotion every single day.The driving force behind most submissions being 'that never ending desire for instant fame'.But only a few make it to the top page and the rest dissappear in the midst of junk.Since there is no specific voting system other than that traditional 'star rating',the more number of views your video gets the more easy it gets to put the video in a status of perpetual popularity.So here are a few ways to give your videos that initial pitch assuming you've a good video in hand.

1.Submit it to Digg's video section.Tons of people check out this section and if you get digged,then it will skyrocket the number of views.And the competition in this section is comparitively less compared to the other sections.

Quick tip:Make sure you write eye-catchy and tempting headlines which urge them to check out the video.

2.Stumble the video.Tell your friends to stumble the video.Send your video to 5 or 6 blogs to review.Getting on the frontpage of stumbleupon will have somewhat the same effect of getting on the frontpage of digg.

3.Post to video discussion boards and forums.Ask for feedback and request them to stumble it.

4.Join communities with fat memberships in social networking sites like Myspace and Facebook.Put links to your video and ask for feedback.

Quick tip:Be fair.Don't spam.Don't market yourself desperately.

5.Use social bookmarking sites for giving more exposure.

6.Find bloggers blogging on subject related to your video.That is if your video is on technology you can find some technology blogger.Make sure that the bloggers you choose have considerable followership.You can find them by searching Technorati blog directory or Google blog search.Mail them you video.If they like your video they will link to it.The readers of such blogs will help circulation of your video.

7.Submit your video to Video bomb.Video bomb is a place where people
share best online videos they find.

8.Tag smartly.Tag enough.People will discover your videos automatically if you've smartly tagged.Be general and clear about the video while tagging.Utilize the tag limit.More the tags the more is the chance of your video getting discovered.


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15 things you didn't know about Google.

Facts
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!Google secret 1:There are only 15 sites on the internet with a Google page rank of 10.
They are :

1. Adobe.com
2. Google.com
3. Apple.com
4. Blogger.com
5. Energy.gov
6. Firstgov.gov
7. Macromedia.com
8. Nasa.gov
9. NSF.gov
10. NYTimes.com
11. Real.com
12. Statcounter.com
13. W3.org
14. Webstandards.org
15. Whitehouse.gov

!Google secret 2:Google has 139 domains[like google.co.in in India] in total facilitating countrywise search in 139 countries.

!Google secret 3:Ever missed those witty holiday logos.You can revive your memory and revisit those holiday logos you found on the Google search page at this hidden page in Google.



Hidden pages in Google
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!Google secret 4:If you Google for Microsoft you will land in a hidden page in Google.

!Google secret 5:If you Google for UncleSam you will be taken to a US government search page.

!Google secret 6:If you Google for linux you will find a hidden page.

Google secret 7:If you Google for bsd you will find a hidden page.

Google secret 8:If you Google for mac you will be taken to a page with google downloads for your mac.

!Google secret 9:If you Google for firefox you will find a familiar firefox homepage.

!Google secret 10:If you search buy viagra at YahooUK you will get a funny result page.



[pic via:SEO blackhat]

....want more.Some more hidden pages.
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!Google secret 11:Did you know the romantic side of Google.See here.

!Google secret 12:When Google goes to the moon.

!Google secret 13:Google defines pigeon rank .

!Google secret 14:Google Vs Yahoo Vs Msn.



!Google secret 15:When Google fooled you in 2000.

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10 productive things to do when you don't feel like blogging

On one particular day of your blog life,you wake up and you don't feel like blogging.But you still don't want to feel or sound or look lazy.So what's the way out.How about a productive break?Here are a few things you can do which don't require tremendous effort from your part but will add points to your blog.

1.Submit your blog&feed to directories.
This one would be an efficient use of time as it increases your chances of being discovered at the same time gives you a bit more exposure in the blogosphere.You can find some directories for blog and rss submission from rss-specifications.com.

2.Format your posts.
You can do spell checks,change the picture positions,validate the links or add more useful links to your existing posts.Dividing long posts into short paragraphs will give a classy look to the article.Or you can consider adding bookmarklets below your
posts which will make it easy for your reader to do social bookmarking.

3.Modify the template.
Play with your blog template.You always wanted to do it,right.Change the banners,backgrounds,the css buttons,sidebar positions etc.This will add a fresh look
to your blog.

4.Tweak the ads.
Tryout new positions for your ads.Position them at points where the would get maximum
exposure.Change the ads background and link colour.Try to make those boring ads a lil
bit eyecandy.

5.Analyse your growth.
Combine the data about you blog and its traffic from Google Analytics,Feedburner,Technorati etc. and get a big picture of your blog's progress.Check out how your ranks have improved and find out where your loyal readers
are from.

6.Create a ravishing avatar/favicon.
Why spend time on creating an avatar?Now as communities like Mybloglog have evolved,there's no wonder if you find your picture on the blog you're reading.Mybloglog widgets are now on almost every blog.So creating an avatar which defines you or your blog will be a good investment of your time.Same are the reasons in the case of a favicon.

7.Check out the top100.
Find out what the top blogs are upto.Skim through their presentation styles,the templates,the boasting numbers and the fat subscriberships.There's a lot to learn and
more knowledge will do only good in the blogosphere.

8.Build relationship with other bloggers.
Make someones day by commenting on his blog.Commenting on blogs related to your subject of expertise will be a good idea,since it elevates the chances of pulling inbound links.But don't forget to leave your blog title and url along with the comments you make.

9.Get some motivation.
Reread your most applauded articles,the inspiring responses,the thanks messages.If you still don't get that punch,remember that you've a reputation to keep up with.

10.Surf around.
Surfing around other blogs or news websites will help you find subjects you would be interested in blogging about.Make a 'To blog' list and do some research on items you'll be blogging about.

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