Is HubPages Down Today? September 28, 2012

Is anyone else having trouble getting on HubPages today? It is September 28, 2012 and the website seems to be down for me. It is not working and I do not show that I'm getting any traffic.

The Newest Amazon Kindles: HD and Paperwhite

 

I am so excited to see that Amazon is continuing to come out with new Kindles! They're bringing us top of the line technology.

I absolutely love my Kindle Fire and wouldn't dream of giving it up!

Here is some information about the newest models:

Information on the Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Paperwhite

Do you have a Kindle or are you planning to get one?

Thanks for reading!

-Jill Larson

How to Shoot a Bow and Arrow Like Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games!

I think anyone who has either read The Hunger Games or has seen the movie can agree that Katniss Everdeen is one awesome chick! One of the coolest things about her is her amazing precision with a bow and arrow.

Photo of Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games
Photo Credit: Copyright Leanna Sutliff 2012 (All Rights Reserved)



Since The Hunger Games has been released, interest in learning the skill of shooting a bow and arrow has peaked.  The guide below will teach you just what you need to do to be cool like Katniss Everdeen.

How to Shoot a Bow and Arrow Like Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games

With the movie coming out on DVD soon, there is much excitement right now about both The Hunger Games and its sequel, Catching Fire!

Thanks for reading!

-Jill Larson

A Review of Google Fiber - Google's New Internet and Television Service

I have to admit... I am a HUGE Google fan. I love seeing every new innovation and what they do to stay ahead of the game.  That is why when I heard that Google Fiber, an internet and television service, was coming to Kansas City I had to run out and try it for myself.

Me Ostriching at the Google Fiber building!

Photo Credit: Copyright Leanna Sutliff 2012 (All Rights Reserved)

Want to know how I reviewed it? Was it as fast as they advertised? You'll have to read my latest article to find out!

Review of Google Fiber Internet and TV

Have you tried out Google Fiber yet?

Thanks for reading,

Jill Larson

Google Fiber Space Building in Kansas City- What it's Like Inside!

I recently got the opportunity to tour the Google Fiber campus in Kansas City, called Google Fiber Space. I have to say, it was just what I expected from Google - lots of bright colors and fun, innovative technology.

Photo Credit: Copyright Leanna Sutliff 2012 (All Rights Reserved)

The article below contains many more pictures from my visit along with descriptions of what the buildings were like. I'm sure you'll enjoy your virtual visit too!

Google Fiber Space Building Pictures and Description

Thanks for reading!

-Jill Larson

Giant Lego Men Floating in the Ocean?

I can't get over how cool this story is. I would love to stumble upon a giant Lego man as I was walking along the beach!  I'm not sure where I'd put it, but I'd definitely have to keep it. According to the article below the Lego photographed is eight feet tall!

Article: Giant Lego Man Found on Shore of Florida Beach

I'm going on vacation soon and can only hope that I will find something this cool!

Thanks for reading!

-Jill Larson

I Can't Turn My Brain Off at Night!

I had a hard time falling asleep last night.  Sunday nights are the toughest... you are all fired up from the great weekend, but know that work on Monday morning is just around the corner.  The thoughts race through your head, and the more you tell yourself that you need to be asleep, the harder it is to fall asleep!

Luckily this article has some fantastic tips on how to shut off your mind so that you can finally sleep.  This is great advice and I will definitely be following it tonight!

I Can't Stop Thinking! How to Turn Off Your Brain to Fall Asleep

Photo Credit: Copyright 2012 Jill Larson (All Rights Reserved)

Thanks for reading!

-Jill Larson

About Hippos

The hippopotamus is one of the animals out there that is so ugly that it is cute (kind of like a pug). The following article has beautiful hippo pictures and some very interesting and fun facts about hippos that you will probably enjoy.

Facts About Hippos and Hippopotamus Photos

Photo Credit: Copyright 2012 Ken Murdock (All Rights Reserved)

Thanks for reading!

-Jill Larson

Does Swagbucks work?



We are trying to clean up the house today and really declutter.  This lead me down a huge train of thoughts which ended with me writing on article on how to earn $5 Amazon gift cards on Swagbucks.com.  Funny enough, this really has to do with decluttering, but you'll have to wait until my next article is published to find out why.  Mua ha ha!  I am so evil!

Sign up for Swagbucks through me if you're interested in doing so, please and thank you!

http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/Dreamsonite

Need to know why Swagbucks is awesome?  Click the link below to get to my article which has tips on how to easily earn Swagbucks that you can turn in for rewards.  I can verify that Swagbucks is legit and really does work!

Does Swagbucks work?  How do I earn free things on Swagbucks?

Thanks for reading, friends!

-Jill Larson