Setting Your Site Up For Analytics – Sprudio.net – Site Review – Part 1

A lady named Elena left a comment on my blog last week mentioning that she had purchased some directory links due to my recommendation. We had some back and forth and over the course of our conversation, I asked Elena if I could write a review of her site Sprudio.net and point out some things […]

Posted by: Brent Crouch on 20 Nov, 20082 Comments »

WordPress Database Backup Plugin – Backup Your MYSQL Database On Automatic

I keep backups of all my sites on my computer. If something goes wrong with my server, I’ve got all my core files on my laptop just waiting to be restored. What I’m not so diligent about is backing up my MYSQL databases. Luckily, I’ve found a good solution to backup my WordPress database automatically.

Posted by: Brent Crouch on 18 Nov, 2008No Comments »

Free WordPress Themes / Templates – 3 Column and Corporate Designs

Last night I was searching for some information on the WordPress archive tag. Google directed me to a great site called Blogsessive written by Alex Cristache. In addition to putting out some great content, Alex is also a very talented designer. He has some of the best WordPress templates I’ve seen. The templates include 3 […]

Posted by: Brent Crouch on 08 Nov, 2008No Comments »

IX Web Hosting – Terrible Customer Service? – Part 2

If you haven’t read part 1 of this post, use the link below. IX Web Hosting – Worst Host Ever? – Part 1 After my first run in with IX Web Hosting, I wrote the whole incident off as a fluke. The manager I spoke to seemed very sincere and assured me that wasn’t proper […]

Posted by: Brent Crouch on 05 Nov, 200857 Comments »

IX Web Hosting – Worst Host Ever? – Part 1

I signed up for hosting with IX Web Hosting in April of 2007. There have been two occasions that they provided the perfect example of Terrible Customer Service. So much so, my last pony ride with IX Web Hosting was my last. I decided to call it quits and move my account to Host Gator.

Posted by: Brent Crouch on 05 Nov, 20082 Comments »

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Interesting Stories

Former TV Judge Joe Brown Arrested For Contempt of Court – Audio

Hahaha, Judge Joe Brown gets arrested for how he acted in court. I love him referring to the courtroom as a “sorry operation”. If you listen to the audio, he clearly crossed the line.

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Product Reviews

Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor Review

Did you realize many of the appliances and electronics in your home are still using energy even when they are off? It’s true. As long as they are plugged in, many electronics are still using energy and costing you money. This energy usage has been called “vampire power” by some. A excellent device for measuring […]

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Solution – 8th Wonder Of The World Windows Vista Can’t Play ASF Files – Codec Missing

This has to be the most absurd and idiotic thing Microsoft has done to date lately. Wiki says, Advanced Systems Format (formerly Advanced Streaming Format, Active Streaming Format) is Microsoft’s proprietary digital audio/digital video container format, especially meant for streaming media. ASF is part of the Windows Media framework. Did you get that? ASF was […]

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Book Reviews

Business By The Bible – Wade Cook – Book Review

Business Buy the Bible: Financial Wisdom of the Ancients Maybe I shouldn’t even review this book. I couldn’t make it all the way from cover to cover. I didn’t even make it past the second chapter. Considering that Wade Cook is in prison for tax evasion, filing a false return, and obstructing an IRS investigation, […]

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Cashing in on Pre-foreclosures and Short Sales – Chip Cummings – Book Review

I still have a lot to learn, but I’m not a complete novice. I just purchased my eighth investment property in October of 2012. Several of these properties were foreclosure listings. I’ve found many of these real estate investment books are geared toward complete newbies and don’t contain any meat for a intermediate real estate […]

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Funny Stuff

Compilation Of Funny Pranks Done to Sleeping Victims

You are never more vulnerable for a prank than when you are sleeping. I love pranking people and I don’t mind being pranked. All of these are funny, but a few might cross the line. If you throw an egg on me while I’m asleep that’s one thing, if you put me in a situation […]

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Your Taxes are Helping Her Chitlins

This lady voted for Obama for a very important reason. He’s black. He’s black he’s black he’s black! She would like you to keep going to work so you can pay for her healthcare. Nice!

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Need Help Making A Baby?

The Smiths were unable to conceive children and decided to use a surrogate father to start their family. On the day the proxy father was to arrive, Mr. Smith kissed his wife goodbye and said, ‘Well, I’m off now. The man should be here soon.’ Half an hour later, just by chance, a door-to-door baby […]

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Politics

Barack Obama Birth Certificate – Is President Barak Obama A U.S. Citizen?

I’m a sucker for political discussions. I try and stay as educated as possible on current political events. I wasn’t a huge fan of either Presidential Candidate. It was another year where I was left voting for what I perceived as the lesser of two evils. When I ran across this post, How Much Is […]

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Kill the Earth! Who needs the Earth anyway?

Today is Earth Day. This is like Christmas for the “save the planet” crowd. I’m sure Al and Tipper Gore are outside starring at the stars as I write. Personally, I’m a member of Glenn Beck’s Evil Conservative Industries. I hate clean air and water. The more you dirty it up, the better. Can I […]

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How To

How to Delete All Unapproved WordPress Comments at Once

Would you like to delete all your unapproved wordpress comments at once? Deleting them one at a time from the Wordpress interface can take forever! Luckily, there is an easy way!

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Shell Access Tutorial – SSH Access Basic Guide

After playing around with SSH access for a few hours, I really regretted not using this tool sooner. It is a real time saver. So if you are interested in using SSH to access your server, here are some basics to get you started.

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Blue Screen Of Death – Fix Lockups Blue Screens In Windows

My computer has been giving me fits recently! A couple of times a day, I’d be in the middle of something and I’d get the blue screen of death. The error information that appeared on the screen didn’t make sense to me and provided no clue as to what was causing the problem. After hours […]

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Sites Worth Bookmarking

Foreclosure Properties and Stats Directory

Here are some great resources to find and research foreclosed properties in your area. I made a purchase off a site called gohoming.com in October of 2012. That site has changed it’s name to Hubzu and is included in the list below. Let me know if you have any additional sites that should be added […]

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Brent Crouch

Jules Bernard Quote – Laziness is Resting Before you Are Tired

“Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired.” – Jules Bernard French Writer

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Affidavit of Herndon Brent Crouch Concerning Denied Samsung Plasma Warranty

If you haven’t read the previous post concerning this issue, you can find it at the link below. Samsung Plasma Television – Screen Cracked – Warranty Denied Link to my Affidavit Concerning My Cracked Samsung Television Get The Signed And Notarized Version of My Affidavit To get the signed and notarized version of my affidavit, […]

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Samsung Plasma Television – Screen Cracked – Warranty Denied

I purchased a 63” Samsung Plasma Television model #PN63C550 from the hhgregg Madison Tennessee location on February 5, 2011 of last year. The television has worked flawlessly until January 17, 2011. I used the television on January 16th and didn’t notice any issues. I returned the next morning to find the screen was cracked. Since […]

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Internet Marketing

Lots of Business Savvy and Plenty of Cash Dooms Entrepreneur

Has the game changed? Is there too much competition? Is it no longer possible for the average Joe to make bank with an internet business?

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Cuterank.net – Excellent For Checking Keyword Rank

I found a great piece of software called CuteRank. Cuterank provides all the great functionality you could hope for in a keyword rank checker. Besides that, you can get a free version that is fully functional provided you are only tracking one website.

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Split Testing Headlines Leads To More Than 122% Increase In Conversion

I increased my conversions by 122% by testing four new headlines that were very similar to the original.

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Investing

Option Trading Can Yield High Returns Without High Risk

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When the average person hears the word “OPTIONS” in relation to investing, they immediately think high risk, gamble, complex, and heart burn! Over the last few years, I have found a conservative way to trade options that has netted me tens of thousands of dollars.

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Making- Money With Naked Puts Beginners Guide

I’m not an investment adviser. Don’t take my advice. Do your own research and seek the advice of a professional. I’m not an expert. What I’m about to share with you is what I have learned trading in options and shouldn’t be taken as the gospel truth until you have researched option trading for yourself. […]

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Conventional Wisdom is Wrong When It Comes to Picking Mutual Funds

At 16 years old, the mother of one of my friends loaned me a copy of a wealth building course she purchased by Charles Givens. I was so interested I read the entire thing from front to back. What really caught my interest was the section on mutual fund investing. I must have read a […]

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Favorite Quotes

Voltaire Quote – Getting Along With Those Who Lack Reason

“The true triumph of reason is that it enables us to get along with those who do not possess it.” – Voltaire Philosopher

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Ellen Glasgow Quote – Fluent In Ignorance

“He knows so little and knows it so fluently.” – Ellen Glasgow American Writer

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William McAdoo Quote – Arguing With An Ignorant Man

“It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.” – William McAdoo United States Senator

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Mixed Martial Arts

Why Fighter Math Doesn’t Work GSP Johny Hendricks and Carlos Condit

Just because Fighter A has defeated Fighter B, and Fighter B has defeated Fighter C, that’s no guarantee that Fighter A can beat Fighter C. That’s called fighter math and it doesn’t work. It didn’t work on the playground and it doesn’t work in professional combat sports. I can’t think of a better example than […]

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UFC 158 – Fight predictions for GSP vs Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit vs Johnny Hendricks

George St. Pierre vs Nick Diaz Even though I’m a huge GSP fan, I really haven’t enjoyed watching him fight much over the last few years. He’s an excellent fighter and game planner that plays it safe. That’s always been more than enough to keep him the champion, but it doesn’t make for the most […]

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UFC 105: Was There a Main Event?

Usually when I watch a UFC event, I can hardly wait until the last fight, the main event, the moment that everyone has been waiting for. It never happened last night. The Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera fight wasn’t entertaining and to say I had a lack of interest was an understatement. One thing I […]

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