Archive for April, 2006

April 26th,2006

Hitting the Diabetes Notes

We’re all singing the Diabetes Notes over at b5media’s Science and Health Channel today to welcome our new blogger - Rob Rummel-Hudson, the “smart guy with a dumb pancreas.”

Rob is already an acclaimed writer and blogger at Darn Tootin’ and My Beloved Monster & Me. We’re lucky to have him spend some of his […]

3 comments | Posted by Hsien-Hsien Lei, PhD

April 21st,2006

A New Start for A Dozen Steps

Did you know there are hundreds, maybe even thousands, of different types of twelve-step programs that originated with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)? Although there is some controversy regarding the effectiveness and general applicability of the twelve-step program to different addictions, there is no doubt that we have found a great new blogger for A Dozen […]

1 comment | Posted by Hsien-Hsien Lei, PhD

April 20th,2006

Announcing Play Gadgets

The Video Games Channel is proud to welcome Play Gadgets to its family. Written by Patrick Quek, with contributions by Jonic Linley (Re: Retro) and Jayvee Fernandez (Cellphone9), Play Gadgets is all about gadgets … for gamers.
Patrick is the newest addtion to the b5 family and he joins us from Singapore, where he’s […]

1 comment | Posted by Ingrid Diaz

April 20th,2006

Getting Weary at b5media

No, I don’t mean we’re sick and tired of this whole blog network building process. Reorg, schmeeorg. In fact, we’re anything but!
SP Bragg of the many blog fame is shaking the weariness from her bones and right onto Weary Parent, a new blog in the new Family and Relationships Channel.

Mother of two kids, now […]

No Comments | Posted by Hsien-Hsien Lei, PhD

April 19th,2006

b5media Reorg

Every now and again, an idea comes along that makes a lot of sense. For us, as we neared the 20 blog mark and looked forward, it was obvious that a “flat” structure simply didn’t make sense for readers. As they read down the list, how would Cooking Gadgets compare with Ensight or Flightnest and […]

11 comments | Posted by Administrator

April 18th,2006

Welcome Tangled Thread

Today we finally welcome Tangled Thread into the fold in the b5media Arts and Crafts channel!

Deb is a stitcher (and writer) extraordinaire and will be blogging about all different types of needlework from the ever popular cross stitch to surface embroidery. Embroidery is both an art and craft with an intricate past […]

4 comments | Posted by Christina Jones

April 18th,2006

b5media - Now With More Science!

You can run, but you can’t hide! Science surrounds you and science geek Tris Hussey is stalking you.

Taking up residence at Homely Scientist, Tris also works outside the home at Qumana and A View from the Isle. While he’s well-known on the problogging circuit, many of you may not know that Tris is […]

5 comments | Posted by Hsien-Hsien Lei, PhD

April 13th,2006

Six and Out - a Cricket Blog

Matt Thornton is a friend of mine from a long time ago when we were both Advisors over at SitePoint.  So when he responded to my call for sports bloggers, I was thrilled.  It was like a big reunion.  Not only for me but for Jeremy as well.   Several years ago, Jeremy, Matt and I […]

16 comments | Posted by Aaron Brazell

April 13th,2006

Starked NYC, April 17th

Ok, so we were held up a bit, and I said Starked NYC would launch last Monday, but hey, things aren’t always as easy as they look. This Monday, April 17th, we want to proudly announce we WILL BE launching Starked NYC. We will bring the same sharp-tounged, smart-ass, wise-crackin, no bullshit attitude to NYC as we […]

2 comments | Posted by Roy Tahsin

April 12th,2006

Explore the Southern Byways

Picture yourself riding with the top down, under the shade of ages-old oak trees and you will be on the Southern Byways, where life is slow and easy, cool and beautiful.

S.P. Bragg will be your guide as she explores the nooks and crannies of the deep South - some well known and […]

No Comments | Posted by Christina Jones