My Yahoo! Blog

Going away for summer?

Some people live for the reading and research involved in planning a great vacation. By the time I realize I need a vacation, I just want to go.

Where should I go, when should I go, what should I take… it all seems, well, a little overwhelming. So with two ideas in mind (and June 1st right around the corner) I decided to use My Yahoo! to help me plan.

One possibility is a road trip up the California coast into Oregon. The other is to finally cave in to friends who have insisted that cruising is the way to go. So to make life easier for myself, I added a new page to My Yahoo! with a 3 column layout: #1 for the road trip feeds, #2 for the cruise feeds and #3 for general trip feeds.

Haven’t planned your vacation yet? Try out these great travel modules (below) and build your own excursion page. Oh, and if you know of any can’t miss roadside eats, please feel free to let me know in the comments.

-Road and Travel Magazine’s Blog
-Cruise Planners World
-Yahoo! Farechase Low Fare Tracker

Happy trails,
Colleen

Honor on your page.

Hi everyone,

Memorial Day is fast approaching. More than just a long weekend that kicks off summer, it stands as a remembrance holiday for all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country. Originally called “Decoration Day,” it was first celebrated in 1868 as day to lay flowers on the resting place of fallen Civil War heroes.

Show your patriotic spirit with the USA theme on your page. Complete with stars, stripes, and the eagle of freedom, this theme is truly rooted in the spirit of “Decoration Day.”

The History Channel has a great site exhibit dedicated to Memorial Day, so be sure to check it out.

Adam
- My Yahoo! Marketing

Flickr has arrived (Part 2)

Hello again My Yahoo! photo fanatics,

Now that you’ve read the first Flickr blog post, set up your account and filled it with pictures, you can explore more of what the module has to offer.

One of the coolest features in this new Flickr module is called “Activity.” After selecting this tab, you’ll see when other people comment on your photos along with your own commenting history. You get to enjoy reading comments about your photos without ever having to leave your My Yahoo! page. Talk about convenient!

If you want to check out great photos from around the world, try the “Interestingness” or “Everyone’s Photos” options. These two options will showcase Flickr’s finest on your My Yahoo! page. Read more about “Interestingness” on the Flickr site.

Enjoy!

Adam
- My Yahoo! Marketing

How you can help.

Hi everyone,

With all the natural disasters that have happened throughout the world in the last 10 days, I wanted to share with you some ways to stay informed and become involved with relief efforts.

Add these modules to your page to get news updates on happenings in Myanmar, China, and the recent tornadoes in the U.S.

- Myanmar/Burma News

- China News

- Red Cross Disaster Relief

For more information on how you can aid in disaster relief efforts, go to Yahoo!’s sponsored aid site, Network for Good, and sign up today!

Adam
- My Yahoo! Marketing

My Yahoo!, My New Music.

Ever hear a song and think, “Hmm, never heard that one before?” Well, with these great feeds you can transform your My Yahoo! page into a gateway to the world of new music.

One of the best ways you can learn about hot new music is to tune into what other musicians are listening to. The Sound Opinions module features famous and other not-so well known artists playing their own tunes and songs that they enjoy themselves.

Hip hop changes constantly with new mixes and artists. About.com’s Rap/Hip-Hop module gives you a solid source of news and reviews oriented more towards the casual listener who just wants to keep up with the latest sounds.

Pitchfork Media is one of the most famous sites for following the always-changing realm of Indie Rock. With their module you’ll get clever, opinionated reviews covering pop, experimental, country, and dance music – and the reviews appear at lightning speed.

Most of these sites focus on Western music. For more on world music, try the Sound Roots module. It’s a great blog that covers music from around the globe, even from Africa and Indonesia. Expand your ears with instruments like the aponga or the charango!

Jay
- My Yahoo! Editorial Guru