Working Naked Day on February 1st

Whether you're working in your business suit or birthday suit, working from home offers many challenges, benefits, and adventures. Working Naked Day on February 1st is dedicated to helping the more than 37 million home office professionals who are working naked—working without the support of the corporate workplace—to improve the way they work from home. Home office expert and author Lisa Kanarek offers five tips for making working from home a little easier:

Know the best place to do it. Before you decide where to set up your home office, evaluate every room and ask yourself: Will I actually work in this area? Can I keep distractions to a minimum? Is there enough lighting and are there enough outlets? Is there enough room for all of my equipment, files, and supplies?

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Some nice domain names in auction.

The Latonas.com held an auction for premium (some of them) domain names in Las Vegas January 22, 2010 7pm eastern time. For the first hour is a failure due to technical difficulties. I'm not surprise for first timer though this is a huge lost in many ways e.g. trust of the seller, buyer, reliability of the auction system, and the process. No backup in place where million dollars of domain names at stake.

I experienced the online nightmare when I tried to visit the website, not loading properly and the online update is not happening. So in short, I decided to stop watching the auction.

At exactly 7:59pm (my email stamp). I received an email from Rick's Newsletter of Emergency bidding phone numbers. Then at 9:18pm to pause the auction and restart the following day at 1pm EST.

Here's the email and the domain names up for auction.

This email is being sent to all registered users at Latonas.com. There is a chance that you may have received an email from us already, but we are covering our bases and making sure that we get the news out via all channels.

Due to technical difficulties, we made the difficult decision to pause the auction and restart it tomorrow on Proxibid.com/ricklatona. The new time will be 10:00 am Pacific on Saturday morning. That's 1:00 pm on the East Coast or 19:00 central European time.

After hundreds of hours of testing our system, it broke. I don't know what caused it but I promise that I will find out!

I feel just terrible about it and personally responsible. I sincerely apologize to everyone.

I really think stopping the auction when I did was the right thing to do. I just couldn't let it continue without people having the ability to bid online.

The lots that sold before I paused the auction are going to stay sold. We are starting from where we stopped. Therefore, this will be the lot order:

340 RealEstate.co.za 30,000 USD to 40,000 USD
350 Stutter.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
355 HN.ca 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
360 GolfClothing.com 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
370 FloorDisplays.com 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
375 W9.ca 1,000 USD to 2,000 USD
380 BookBetting.com 300 USD to 400 USD
390 GamblingTours.com 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
395 ItsComplicated.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
400 Boston.mx 300 USD to 400 USD
410 WFH.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
420 LasVegasGuides.com 3,000 USD to 4,000 USD
425 NaturalMeat.com 1,000 USD to 2,000 USD
430 Meagan.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
440 FreshVegetables.com 3,000 USD to 4,000 USD
450 Suffocate.com 3,000 USD to 4,000 USD
455 LosAngelesPersonals.com 1,000 USD to 2,000 USD
460 FishingSeason.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
470 Forex.ws 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
475 LasVegasInsurance.com 1,000 USD to 2,000 USD
480 Meetings.com 200,000 USD to 250,000 USD
490 Divorce.mx 300 USD to 400 USD
500 DogFigurines.com 300 USD to 400 USD
510 TaxFilingOnline.com 300 USD to 400 USD
520 ORN.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
525 MensSuits.com 30,000 USD to 40,000 USD
530 Sisco.com 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
540 Squads.com 3,000 USD to 4,000 USD
550 TempLabor.com 3,000 USD to 4,000 USD
555 LGY.com 4,000 USD to 5,000 USD
560 CarStereos.com 150,000 USD to 200,000 USD
570 FiveCard.com and 5Card.com 20,000 USD to 30,000 USD
575 YGA.com 4,000 USD to 5,000 USD
580 LaptopReviews.com 30,000 USD to 40,000 USD
590 Lemons.com 30,000 USD to 40,000 USD
600 Decatur.net 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
610 Pizza.us (website included) 30,000 USD to 40,000 USD
620 CatFood.com 50,000 USD to 75,000 USD
625 Jchat.com 30,000 uSD to 40,000 USD
630 BO.net 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
640 Dietfood.com 40,000 USD to 50,000 USD
650 Portland.org 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
655 Drun.com 500 USD to 750 USD
660 CardExpert.com 500 USD to 750 USD
670 UFT.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
675 LivePersons.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
680 JV.net 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
690 Gels.com 20,000 USD to 30,000 USD
700 MotorcycleHelmets.com 50,000 USD to 75,000 USD
710 eProfits.com 20,000 USD to 30,000 USD
720 Sandra.net 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
725 VoiceOverIP.com 75,000 USD to 100,000 USD
730 CPAParking.com 3,000 USD to 4,000 USD
740 LasVegasBlackjackTournaments.com 300 USD to 400 USD
750 BabyFood.com 100,000 USD to 150,000 USD
755 BroadwayShows.com 800,000 USD to 1,000,000 USD
760 Consequences.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
770 SeniorCitizens.com 75,000 USD to 100,000 USD
780 FreePorn.co.uk 75,000 USD to 100,000 USD
790 Elizabeth.net 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
800 CamSex.com, CamSex.name, CamSex.mobi, CamSex.biz 250,000 USD to 300,000 USD
810 Sentimental.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
820 Joan.net 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
830 Wine.us 20,000 USD to 30,000 USD
840 Washington.biz 3,000 USD to 4,000 USD
850 Gadsden.com 30,000 USD to 40,000 USD
860 DogRace.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
870 DrumStools.com 750 USD to 1,000 USD
880 RunningBack.com 500 USD to 750 USD
890 Teen.ca 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
900 AllenPark.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
910 Dietician.com 40,000 USD to 50,000 USD
920 Savvy.com 75,000 USD to 100,000 USD
930 LongIsland.com undisclosed reserve
940 Copyrighted.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
950 ImportedWines.com 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
960 Avatars.com 400,000 USD to 500,000 USD
970 Houston.mx 300 USD to 400 USD
980 Illusionist.com 30,000 USD to 40,000 USD
990 Kathryn.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
1000 MovieTheaterFurniture.com 300 USD to 400 USD
1010 RushJob.com 4,000 USD to 5,000 USD
1020 Scripture.com 100,000 USD to 150,000 USD
1025 TarjetasdeCrédito.com (IDN) CreditCards.com In Spanish 50,000 USD to 75,000 USD
1026 TarjetadeCrédito.com (IDN) CreditCard.com In Spanish 50,000 USD to 75,000 USD
1030 Veggies.com 50,000 USD to 75,000 USD
1040 HuntingLicenses.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1050 HuntingSeason.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
1060 ZR.com 75,000 USD to 100,000 USD
1070 eWagers.com 500 USD to 750 USD
1080 Dough.com 100,000 USD to 150,000 USD
1090 Deliver.ca 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1100 Zoom.ca 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1110 Murrieta.com 30,000 USD to 40,000 USD
1120 HouseBuyers.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
1130 HouseBuyer.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
1140 AntiqueMotorcycles.com 20,000 USD to 30,000 USD
1150 CEORecruiters.com 750 USD to 1,000 USD
1160 AdMetrics.com and AdMetrix.com Portfolio Lot includes: AdMetrics.com | .net | .org | .co.uk | .eu | .ws | .biz 75,000 USD to 100,000 USD
1170 WCX.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
1180 AEIOU.com 40,000 USD to 50,000 USD
1190 eTeen.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
1200 Smelly.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
1210 FileHost.com 50,000 USD to 75,000 USD
1220 EstateAppraisers.com 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
1230 N.co.za 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1240 Schizophreniac.com 1,000 USD to 2,000 USD
1250 Treinta.com 4,000 USD to 5,000 USD
1260 Avengers.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1270 Astronauts.com 40,000 USD to 50,000 USD
1280 DryRoastedPeanuts.com 1,000 USD to 2,000 USD
1290 SkinnyPill.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1300 StampCollectors.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
1310 Menos.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
1320 TheAmazon.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
1330 CoolShirts.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
1340 Patty.net 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1350 SecondLanguage.com 20,000 USD to 30,000 USD
1360 POS.com 500,000 USD to 600,000 USD
1370 Fly.co.za 50,000 USD to 75,000 USD
1380 GoToHell.com 20,000 USD to 30,000 USD
1390 Handicap.com 75,000 USD to 100,000 USD
1400 BF.com 300,000 USD to 400,000 USD
1410 GoldMines.com 20,000 USD to 30,000 USD
1420 DMCA.com 50,000 USD to 75,000 USD
1430 DudleyEngland.com 300 USD to 400 USD
1440 Antihistamine.com and Antihistimine.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
1450 Consensual.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
1460 Interning.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1470 Automating.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1480 Hear.com 100,000 USD to 150,000 USD
1490 LowCarb.net 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1500 Order.net 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
1510 TanningEquipment.com 300 USD to 400 USD
1520 Aristocracy.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1530 InternationalBanking.com 30,000 USD to 40,000 USD
1540 Suer.com 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
1550 Thrilled.com 20,000 USD to 30,000 USD
1560 CoverBet.com 300 USD to 400 USD
1570 RagsToRiches.com 40,000 USD to 50,000 USD
1580 Actresses.com 40,000 USD to 50,000 USD
1590 CityZoo.com 3,000 USD to 4,000 USD
1600 SecondJobs.com 30,000 USD to 40,000 USD
1610 Blackjackers.com 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
1620 FreshGeorgiaPeaches.com 300 USD to 400 USD
1630 eClassicCars.com 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
1640 Banquets.com 50,000 USD to 75,000 USD
1650 CasinoStyleGames.com 300 USD to 400 USD
1660 MuscleTension.com 1,000 USD to 2,000 USD
1670 Parables.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1680 TaxInformation.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
1690 BasketballPlayers.com 20,000 USD to 30,000 USD
1700 Purchased.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
1710 PayOffBills.com 1,000 USD to 2,000 USD
1720 Otologist.com 4,000 USD to 5,000 USD
1730 Buttercup.com 20,000 USD to 30,000 USD
1740 Divider.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
1750 Beverage.com 75,000 USD to 100,000 USD
1760 500.fr 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
1770 LesHommes.fr 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
1780 LesFemmes.fr 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1790 NDL.es 1,000 USD to 2,000 USD
1800 BVP.ca 500 USD to 750 USD
1810 LKB.ca 500 USD to 750 USD
1820 Paged.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1830 Vegas.cm 20,000 USD to 30,000 USD
1840 BlackDeath.com 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
1850 Wrestlers.com 40,000 USD to 50,000 USD
1860 HYB.com 20,000 USD to 30,000 USD
1870 ImmigrationService.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1880 Reducing.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1890 Clarinet.com 50,000 USD to 75,000 USD
1900 Inhibitors.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1910 Crises.com 4,000 USD to 5,000 USD
1920 SportsPhotography.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
1930 FamilyStress.com 4,000 USD to 5,000 USD
1940 SeasonPasses.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1950 Duplicity.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
1960 Selma.com 75,000 USD to 100,000 USD
1970 Hoodwink.com 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
1980 Rent.mx 300 USD to 400 USD
1990 ASP.com 500,000 USD to 600,000 USD
2000 SaltedPeanuts.com 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
2020 ConsultingFirms.com 20,000 USD to 30,000 USD
2030 ASP.mx 300 USD to 400 USD
2040 USBMemoryStick.com 500 USD to 750 USD
2050 Ceremony.com 50,000 USD to 75,000 USD
2060 Enlargements.com 30,000 USD to 40,000 USD
2070 CreditCardBilling.com 4,000 USD to 5,000 USD
2080 Printed.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
2090 DataTransfers.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
2100 Hexes.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
2110 Offshore.info 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
2120 Hell.com 600,000 USD to 700,000 USD
2130 BeautyQueen.com 30,000 USD to 40,000 USD
2140 EGY.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
2150 Errol.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
2160 FreeWallpapers.net 4,000 USD to 5,000 USD
2170 SoftwareDesigners.com 20,000 USD to 30,000 USD
2180 Gambling.gr 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
2190 Blessing.com 20,000 USD to 30,000 USD
2200 FaceValue.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
2210 Laid.com 250,000 USD to 300,000 USD
2220 BellyRing.com 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD
2230 RVP.net 750 USD to 1,000 USD
2240 CustomerService.com undisclosed reserve
2250 Benchmarks.com 200,000 USD to 250,000 USD
2260 Descarga.com 700,000 USD to 800,000 USD
2270 Fifths.com 4,000 USD to 5,000 USD
2280 Homeowner.com 150,000 USD to 200,000 USD
2290 Meg.net 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
2300 CertifiedHomeInspectors.com 4,000 USD to 5,000 USD
2310 iCommemorate.com 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
2320 Cognac.cm 1,000 USD to 2,000 USD
2330 STX.net 1,000 USD to 2,000 USD
2340 Romance.com undisclosed reserve
2350 DVDDrive.com 3,000 USD to 4,000 USD
2360 DVDDrives.com 3,000 USD to 4,000 USD
2370 WirelessAdapter.com 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
2380 SafePC.com 3,000 USD to 4,000 USD
2555 Chandeliers.net 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
2565 DogFood.net 4,000 USD to 5,000 USD
2575 FurCoats.net 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
2585 MinkCoats.net 1,000 USD to 2,000 USD
2380 SafePC.com 3,000 USD to 4,000 USD
2555 Chandeliers.net 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD
2565 DogFood.net 4,000 USD to 5,000 USD
2575 FurCoats.net 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
2585 MinkCoats.net 1,000 USD to 2,000 USD
2605 Interacts.com 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
2615 WineRooms.com 2,000 USD to 3,000 USD
2625 InternetServiceProviders.com 30,000 USD to 40,000 USD
2635 WrappingPaper.com 20,000 USD to 30,000 USD
2655 EG.ca 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD

Good luck to all the sellers and buyers. I will blog some domain names for my next update.

Building five to ten websites a day in Year 2010.

I want to share my experience in developing five to ten websites a day. I thought it will be easy for me to accomplish this goal because I have the tools in place e.g. web server, content management system to run the website, ready templates, articles sharing and of course generic domain names. I forgot to include "time" to allocate each day. That's a big mistake.

I have a day time job in Information Technology. The day to day routine varies depending on any given situation, projects and technology challenges for that day. In short, time management is really a big obstacle of meeting my target to develop my domain names at least five to ten websites a day.

So far, I can accomplish five to ten websites a day but I have no time for myself, and for family. This beat the purpose of enjoying life and spend more time with my family. So, I decided to lower my objective to three to five websites a day. I think I can meet this target easy.

The long term goal is to develop 70 to 80 percent of my entire domain name portfolio. By the number, it will be approximately 900 to 1000 websites before the end of year 2010. Yes, I have no plan of selling the domain name for year 2010, and might grab more domain names in the process.

And the revenue? I don't intend to get more compare to my current earning for the next couple of years. I hope to increase my revenue in the third year anniversary of the project, year 2013. I pray the world still exist after 2012.

So that's my goal for Year 2010.

Microsoft Security Essentials

I'm not sure when Microsoft released their own antivirus and spyware tools known as Security Essentials. This is an excellent addition to secure your computer. The Microsoft Security Essentials protect your PC from viruses, spyware and other threat.

• automatic updates
• easy to use
• comprehensive protection

To get the software, visit  Microsoft Security Essentials website and download it. The only requirement for you to use this free security tool is have a genuine copy of Microsoft Windows Operating System. If you purchased your workstation or laptop with the original software, you should be using OEM version, and it should be validated without any issue.

When you download and install the software, it will validate your Windows operating system. You will receive something like "This is a Genuine Windows Operating System" (if I remembered it right). The software will automatically quick scan your computer for the first time.

After the installation, you can change the default Settings and make the necessary adjustment in scheduled scan. I don't shutdown my laptop, so accept the default scheduled scan Sunday 2:00 AM is fine.

If the Microsoft Security Essentials is effective and dependable, you save $50+ per year for anti-virus software.

Source: KING.NET

Happy New Year 2010

To you and your family.

Wishing you a healthy and a prosperous New Year.

Thank you,
Telebit.com

HOWTO Register a domain name.

This is a simple guide on how to register a domain name for your personal or business use.

• Open your internet browser using MS Internet Explorer or Google Chrome or Firefox.
• Type the URL Address e.g. http://www.needname.com
• New users? continue to sign up for your free account.
• New Account, click Accept to continue.
• Enter your Organization Name, Your Name, Your Role/Title, Your Address, etc.
• Enter your Credit Card Information, this will be use to charge your domain name purchase.
• In Login ID and Password Information, choose a Login ID, your password and your secret
• Click Submit to create your account.
• After creating your account, you can now search for your first domain name.
• In check name, type your domain name. For example, hardworking.com, then click GO
• The Search Results will tell you if the .com is available, and if not it will show available extension e.g. .net, .org, .info, .us, .biz and other country code extension.
  
• Click Add to Cart when you're ready to purchase your first domain name
• Click Cart to check your domain name. If you don't see your domain name, please check a name and click Go.
• To purchase, click check out now.

Tips:

You own the domain name as soon as you renew the maintenance yearly cost.

Next article to read:

How to configure your domain name for blog?

How to configure your domain name for email?

Source: http://www.king.net/2009/12/howto-register-domain-name.html

How to Get Rid of School Loan Debt

By Christine Margiotta

Things You’ll Need:
Budget worksheet Contact information for loan lender(s)


Pay off Loans Faster
Step 1: Establish how much money can go toward paying off student loans each month by creating a budget worksheet that subtracts monthly expenses such as rent, food, clothing, utility bills and savings from your monthly income. Once you know what's left over, you know how much you can devote to paying off student loans.

Step 2: Pay off higher-interest credit card debt before paying off student loans, if you can. If you are paying more than you have to on student loans, it is more prudent to apply the extra money to the higher-interest debt. The faster you get rid of the extra payment per month toward credit cards, the sooner you will be able to apply that money toward paying off student loans.

Step 3: Create a savings account and if you can, stash away extra cash. If you are in a position where you can afford to set aside cash every month, allow it to accumulate until you have saved up the equivalent of at least three months worth of expenses. Then, apply anything you are able to save beyond that amount to your student loans.

Negotiate with Your Lender
Step 1: Meet with a financial aid counselor at your college or university before graduating to evaluate the amount of student loan debt you will have and your options for paying it off. Financial aid counselors can help you establish a repayment plan and help you skillfully negotiate with your lender to get the best deals and rates.

Step 2: Study loan consolidation plans for federally subsidized and unsubsidized loans. Since rates on these loans consistently change and vary depending on the market, be sure lock in the lowest interest rate possible on these loans to keep your monthly payment from fluctuating, then consolidate them into one loan payment per month. Loan consolidation is a great way to save money on your monthly payment, which can help you get rid of other higher interest debt quicker and then apply the extra money toward loan payments.

Step 3: Shop around for loan plans that might serve as more frugal substitutes for private student loans. These loans, which are given out by banking institutions and not by the federal government, tend to have much higher interest rates and sometimes cannot be consolidated. If the bank does allow you to consolidate the loans, it is often at an interest rate that will fluctuate with the market. Try to find a bank that will give you a fixed rate loan at a lower interest rate, then use this as a negotiating chip with your current lender to see if they budge. Ask a financial aid advisor at your college for help finding lenders who will consolidate private loans, or research possible options at local banks so you are able to access the bank quickly should you have any questions or concerns.

Source: KING.NET

How to Become a Millionaire

Ways to become a millionaire include setting aside money for savings, and building up a financial emergency fund. Strive to be a millionaire by changing an overall attitude about money with tips from a futures and options floor trader in this free video...

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Google Apps Short Links

If you are using Google Apps for your email, just like @king.net email address. You can activate additional Google App Engine for your own Short Links e.g. digg.com, bit.ly, tinyurl.com, shorturl.com and other short URL services. Here's a simple guide on how to active your own Google Apps Short Links service.

• Login to your Google Apps, for example http://mail.google.com/a/king.net/. 
• Click the Manage this domain
• In your Dashboard Service settings, click Add more services
• In Other Services, click the Add it now
• Back to the Dashboard, you will see if your URL service is Active.

Now configure your domain name DNS record. I have my domain name with NeedName.com, so login to my control panel for KING.NET. In Control Panel, DNS Record, add CNAME record just like this one: url --> CNAME --> ghs.google.com where url is my host for http://url.king.net short links

Here's a sample website:

And these are the sample short links:
http://url.king.net/vpn  redirect to  http://www.king.net/2009/03/howto-setup-vpn-connection-using.html
http://url.king.net/wardrive  redirect to http://www.king.net/2008/08/whaddya-know-wardrivecom-wardriving.html

Now I have to stop using tinyurl.com, shorturl.com and other short links services. I enjoy my own short links at http://url.king.net and promote my own service.

Post here if you have any questions related to Google Apps Short Links.

iPhone 3GS vs Motorola Droid comparison

If you consider buying iPhone 3GS and Motorola Droid, you have to read the TechCrunch comparison results between these two smart phones. Here's what you should check aside smart phones features e.g. camera, video and apps. You know by now, Apple iPhone is two years ahead of Apps development and I currently enjoy some of them.

http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2009/11/05/smartphone-showdown-iphone-3gs-vs-moto-droid-round-2