tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post1247619245869919268..comments2016-12-17T08:14:53.598+13:00Gavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060097218905523899noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-32790441292017916742009-03-23T23:34:00.000+13:002009-03-23T23:34:00.000+13:00The journey of Alexa- The Web Information Company has never been a smooth one. Alexa that has been in the scenario almost from the start of the Web had seen immense growth and popularity and then a pretty morbid phase. However, it went back to the drawing board and sketched out new ways to pull back the company to steadiness. Several new innovations and changes have been made to Alexa since the time of its inception partly to stay in sync with the changing times and demands and partly to combat its competitors. As for example, till some time back the popularity of various websites was measured by the data collected from the users of the <A HREF="http://www.alexa.com/data/details/main/fortunehotels.in" REL="nofollow">Alexa toolbar</A>. However, the company went for a change in April 2008. Today other factors, apart from the Alexa toolbar, are also taken into account to determine the <A HREF="http://www.alexa.com/data/details/related_links/fortunehotels.in" REL="nofollow">popularity and traffic</A> of a given website. However, the point to ponder is that the “other sources” that are determinant of a websites <A HREF="http://www.alexa.com/data/details/main?url=www.fortunehotels.in" REL="nofollow">Alexa rankings</A> are not clearly cut out. They are vague and misty. Nevertheless, Alexa is still one of the most credible and powerful players of the web.Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978770884125974303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-58765183210882250462009-03-06T06:28:00.000+13:002009-03-06T06:28:00.000+13:00Gavin,<BR/><BR/>If you want to set up the great end time (finally) Kiwi Work and need some help, just holler. I did most of the legwork in setting up the original WCG office in Auckland, years ago. <BR/><BR/>Let's see,<BR/>you need non profit corporate registration, Post Office accounts,<BR/>radio and TV time, printing of your 'free' literature. hire of <BR/>meeting halls and selection of festival sites and facilities,<BR/>of and an office staff and most of all, establishment of a bank account big enough to hold all those tithes and offerings that<BR/>will be abundantly forthcoming.<BR/><BR/>I would be more than happy to help you out. Just book me a First Class ticket on ANZ, and I'll be there in a flash!<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>ConnedNoMoreConnedNoMorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-22946826358401573542009-03-05T17:57:00.000+13:002009-03-05T17:57:00.000+13:00THE YEASTER BUNNY<BR/><BR/><BR/>The Yeaster Bunny is ready to roll,<BR/>Hallelujah bless his soul.<BR/>The time has come to shed his load,<BR/>Easter eggs along your road.<BR/><BR/>The recession raises product cost<BR/>But generous tithes reduce impost:<BR/>Gavin the agent for gifts of gold,<BR/>His commission is slim one is told.<BR/><BR/>These yummy eggs with gooey yolk<BR/>Are quite the best,really folk.<BR/>Creamy chocolate wrapped in foil,<BR/>Such delights will never spoil.<BR/><BR/>Gerry would never have some fun<BR/>And try an egg and Easter bun.<BR/>And Rodders is a right killjoy,<BR/>Eggs will not his tastebuds cloy.<BR/><BR/>The rabbit is pagan,yes indeed,<BR/>But for this Easter scamp we plead.<BR/>Accept his eggs,enjoy the Feast,<BR/>Eat your Matzos,try at least.<BR/><BR/>This bunny hops on in the night<BR/>Distributing every good delight.<BR/>And by the rising of the sun<BR/>His nocturnal duty has been done.<BR/><BR/>So leave your order at the gate,<BR/>And in anticipation wait.<BR/>Good Friday comes upon the scene,<BR/>Share those eggs,don't be mean.<BR/><BR/>SeamusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-73139626766444034892009-03-05T13:32:00.000+13:002009-03-05T13:32:00.000+13:00I daresay your HQ will also be used as an open-air temple for "church services",gumboots,shorts(definitely not speedos)and black singlets being compulsory clobber for the guys with a sombre black tie to complete the ensemble.<BR/><BR/>This facility will also be ideal for Easter sunrise services.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>JorgheinzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-62019263694184318712009-03-05T04:53:00.000+13:002009-03-05T04:53:00.000+13:00Congratulations Gavin!<BR/>You have passed above the COG's. Are you gonna start preachin now, so you can gather the tithes into the storehouse?jack635http://www.blogger.com/profile/08419045741839152708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-76817055003999616622009-03-05T04:38:00.000+13:002009-03-05T04:38:00.000+13:00Gavin, I'm sure Greg appreciates your generous and selfless offer but will have to decline because of the location. Plus, there are probably fences to mend and he's not good at mending fences ;-)Corkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894537940881776504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-18437322780116905642009-03-04T20:06:00.000+13:002009-03-04T20:06:00.000+13:00Corky, are you trying to gently tell me that Greg might be reluctant to take up my generous and selfless offer? :o<BR/><BR/>("HQ" is in fact a farm building that has seen better times - it caught my eye on the not-too-distant outskirts of Te Kauwhata, not far from my home base.)Gavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060097218905523899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-13452568735635415922009-03-04T19:42:00.000+13:002009-03-04T19:42:00.000+13:00Yeah Gavin, I can see that the air - er, air conditioning has been ... added.<BR/><BR/>Not a bad looking shed though, well yeah, it really does look pretty rough but with a few boards and paint ...Corkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894537940881776504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-53505337166750205232009-03-04T19:02:00.000+13:002009-03-04T19:02:00.000+13:00Definitely after... you can see how the air conditioning has been added in ;-)Gavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060097218905523899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-64437719023461091802009-03-04T18:50:00.000+13:002009-03-04T18:50:00.000+13:00Is that picture before or after the renovations?<BR/><BR/>It kind of reminds me of my dad's chemical shed down on the farm back in the late 50s.Corkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894537940881776504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28426681.post-33389266727381839102009-03-04T18:03:00.000+13:002009-03-04T18:03:00.000+13:00Fore go the diet,<BR/><BR/>I am going with the regular and will add ice and a good 2 oz of crown royal.<BR/><BR/>lnrd.lnrdhttp://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/znowz/gavinonice.jpgnoreply@blogger.com