TripIt- Organize your travel

If you are a frequent traveler and need someone to give you updates of your travel plans then this app is definitely for you. We are talking about TripIt travel app for iPhone users.

Description

• Category- Travel

• Updated- 23rd January, 2013

• Version- 3.9

• Size- 10.5 MB

• Language- English, German

TripIt is rated as one of the best iPhone travel apps. It works like your trip organizer while you are on the go. It handles everything and every activity related to your travel plans, making it an easy way to organize your travel. It also allows you to share your plans with family and friends and over Facebook and LinkedIn as well.

To get it started you simply need to forward your itineraries to your TripIt e-mail address. It then pushed all the details to your iPhone. The app consolidates all the information for you regarding reservations, hotels, flights and rental cars. It also tracks your emails and keeps a watch on your new reservations and bookings. TripIt has other useful features like maps of airports and navigation info that it gets from Apple's Maps app.

For frequent travelers there is a paid TripIt Pro, costing $48.99 per year and it is loaded with many other features like tracking your reward points, live updated flight schedules etc.

Accolades

• “Best Travel Websites & Apps” by Travel + Leisure in the year 2011

• “Best 5 Apps for Business” by Fortune in the year 2011

• “Our List of the Best iPhone Apps” by Lifehacker in the year 2010

and many more.

Rating- 4.5 starts out of 5.

System requirements

• Requires iOS 5.0 or later

• Is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

• Has been optimized for iPhone 5

TripIt is available for free at iTunes. Go grab this wonderful app now!

Also checkout- Top iPhone utility apps and iPhone web development.

How to obtain a merchant account with bad credit?

Bad credit history proves to be a hindrance most of the times, especially when it comes to transactions involving bank cards. The cards could be on the merchant's side or the consumer's. Initially it used to be very difficult to set up merchant account if you do not have a credit history, or have a poor credit history. High risk accounts are required for online casinos and other gaming/ gambling high risk payment gateways. Recently many of the new online bad credit merchant account providers have come up due to intense competition in this field.

There are 5 easy steps that will help you obtain a merchant account with a bad credit.

1. Try looking around over the internet for bad credit merchant accounts. There are host of online merchant services first data being one of them.

2. Shortlist some merchant service providers as you do the research. Go through the websites of each on of the providers on the list. Try finding out the cost of acquiring a merchant account and their rates and fees. Also check out their terms and conditions and the features of services they provide for merchant accounts having bad credit.

3. You may then call up the service providers and speak to a representative. You can ask the representative that what makes them suitable enough for you and why you should choose them over the other providers. The representative may further highlights details that might not have been on the site. So this way you get a deeper insight about the company. Check out the reviews of the provider and for how long it has been into business. It would be better if you note down these points, so that it will help you further with your evaluation.

4. After speaking to the representative of all the shortlisted providers, it time to compare the benefits and services against the cost in case of each provider. Your aim is to keep the cost to the minimum while most of your business needs are fulfilled. Scratch out the providers from the list that do not interest you.

5. Now that you have all the information handy, you are in the best position to decide which service provider to go for. Remember, that the service provider you go with is affordable and the services offered are as per what your business needs; and that the service provider has been in this for more than 2 years.

Just follow these 5 simple steps, you can find your self the best merchant account even if you have a bad credit.

5 tips for choosing fragrances

It is often said that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. However, when it comes to perfumes, it won't be wrong to say that beauty lies in the nose of the beholder! Today's post is about simple tips for choosing perfume for women which I hope will make the process a lot more easier for you.

1. Find out the olfactory family

Perfumes are divided into groups, known as olfactory families; floral, gaourmand, aldehyde, aquatic, aromatic, etc. People prefer fragrances of a certain family because it may stimulate their olfactory receptors or remind them of happy moments.

For example, if there are lilies near someone's favorite place, they may prefer a floral perfume of similar fragrance in an effort to stay connected with the place in their mind. So before you choose a perfume, think about your favorite group. This idea is also helpful if you wish to gift a perfume to someone. Try to know which family they like to associate with.

2. When the perfume will be worn?

Lighter scents are preferable for daytime use. If you wish to wear a perfume for an evening  go for deep and intense scents.

3. What's your budget?

You must clearly decide on how much you wish to spend on a perfume. Generally, most of the perfume stores display prices. If not, do not hesitate to mention the range to the staff at the store

4. When to go perfume shopping?

Perfume shopping is something you cannot rush through. It needs you to spare some time. So set aside a day, probably on a weekend. Morning is the best time for perfume shopping, since you are fresh and your olfactory senses are most sensitive at this time of the day. Make sure you bathe with unscented soap and refrain yourself from using a deodorant or perfume. Avoid shopping for fragrances when pregnant. The hormonal changes alter your olfactory senses.

5. How to choose a fragrance?

When actually trying on the perfumes on yourself do not try more than two scents, one one each wrist. Otherwise it can confuse your olfactory senses. Spray the perfume on the inside of your wrist and let it dry up on its own. Do not rub it or else you will end up destroying the molecular layers. Wait for 10 minutes to get the feel of how actually the perfume smells when it mingles with the natural chemicals in your skin. Also note that the same perfume may smell differently on someone else due to the different composition of their body chemistry.

So these are the most basic things to be kept in mind when you choose your favorite fragrance. I hope you like these tips. Happy shopping!

P.S.- Also look out for online stores for mtr sweets and cosmetics in India.

Fitness buddy- Turn your smartphone into a personal trainer

Hello buddies! I hope there are many health conscious people among you, because today's post is about fitness apps for android phones- Fitness Buddy!

Description

Category- Health and Fitness

Updated- 26th January, 2013

Version- 1.2

Size- 3.8 MB

Language- English

Price- $0.99

Fitness Buddy is one of the most popular android health apps. It works like a comprehensive workout planner and instructor for you.

Fitness buddy is a compilation of over 1700 exercises instructions, consisting of text as well as pictures. You can browse the workouts category wise so that you can focus on your problem areas and specific muscles. It also keeps a check on your workout schedule, body metrics and weight. It maintains a log of your workouts and shows what's next on the list. This way you can benchmark your progress and never miss out on any exercise. You can also create a playlist in the in-built music player. Music is after all the best companion while you workout, making it a fun activity!

Features

• Over 1700 exercises

• More than 1000 HD videos

• More than 1000 workout pictures and animations

• Detailed exercises with major equipment including barbell, dumbbells, resistance bands,  stability balls etc.

• Lets you add your own exercises too.

• Over 75 different workout routines- goal specific, equipment specific. Special routines for women.

• Helps you build your own customized workout routine.

Accolades- Recommended by Gizmodo, Lifehacker and ESPN magazine as the best fitness app ever.

Rating- 4.3 out of 5

System requirements- Android 2.2 or later

Fitness buddy is a very user friendly and pocket-friendly app, making it worthy of given a try.

Other recommendations- Also look out for 'Shopping list app android' and 'Travel apps for android'.

Mint- The best iPhone finance application

Do you own an iPhone but haven't yet made the best out of it? Here is guide for newbies to make the best use of their iPhone. An iPhone will be useless without the apps that run on it. Today we will talk about 'Mint'- one of the best iPhone finance apps.

Description

• Category- Finance

• Updated- 23rd January, 2013

• Version- 2.6.1

• Size- 12.2 MB

• Language- English

At present 'Mint' has over 10 million users and is one of most favored apps when it comes to budget tracking. Mint uses a secure online service to establish a connection with your bank account. When a transaction is executed, the same gets automatically updated and categorized in Mint. Thus, the user doesn't need to make manual entries of his expenditure every time. Mint can also process savings and retirement account information. This helps the user to keep a track of his income, expenditure and savings. It is a password protected application with a unique 4 digit pin, preventing your details from unauthorized access.

Mint flashes notification every time:

• The due date of bill payment comes closer

• When the user is about to reach his/her spending limits

• It gets suspicious about any transaction in your bank account.

Awards

• “6 Best Banking & Budget Apps” by CNN Money in the year 2012

• “Best Personal Finance App”  by WIRED App Guide in the year 2012

• "20 Best Apps: Must-Haves for Everyone with an iPad or iPhone” from MacWorld in the year 2012

and many more.

System requirements

• Requires iOS 5.0 or later

• Is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

• Has been optimized for iPhone 5

Screenshots

This app is available for free. So go grab it and make your finances easy!

Also look out for education apps for iPhone and the best iPhone sports app.

Dry shampoo- When you are running out of time

Don’t have time to wash your nasty tresses every day? Dry shampoo is definitely the best solution to the problem. Get rid of greasy hair in a matter of minutes!

A dry shampoo is water-less hair cleansing product in a powder form generally available in spray cans. Dry shampoo when used on greasy hair, absorbs all the dirt and oil from the scalp and strands of the hair. It lightens the roots, adds shine and volume, retains the softness of your hair as well as makes them smell so fresh.

Hair before and after using dry shampoo

The most popular brands of dry shampoo are Oscar Blandi Pronto, Batiste, Pssst dry shampoo, Lush candy fluff powder, Cedel and Klorane. READ MORE >>>

The weirdest of the weird!

Lately I'm feeling tempted a lot to do something unusual...eccentric....wacky and weird! There are many things around here in real life as well as over the internet that inspire me to do so! I have no clue how this urge set into motion in the first place. But it really does make me think and act weird!

Following are the sources of my inspiration!

There was a mismatch day arranged in one of the city colleges. The essence of this day is to dress up and look as weird as possible, have fun and enjoy the day. The guys dressed up as total wackos! Here are a few pics..I hope you like them. I hope such events are organized in my college too.

And what I did?

I recently bought weird frog chocolates online and offered it my friends. They freaked out at first! But who can say no to chocolates?

I have never believed in using fairness creams. But I just tried on one of the best fairness creams ever!  :p And I wonder why I did so!?!?

And what I plan to do next!

I have always been a fan of smoky eyes. They are so alluring! But first I wish to do such a weird eye make up on my eyes! I hope I'm able to do it. :D

May be its the boredom of the routine..May be it is making me crave for weird things. I just hope to get out of this soon!