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1. 

   jesiemezo gave it on 14th Mar 2012 and said:

   Jem - I hope that you don't mind if I use your site as my first review. :)

   To begin with, your site is absolutely beautiful. I love the layout, the colors used, the readability, and practically everything else about it.

   I was a bit disappointed to learn that you were going to be on a bit of a hiatus, and that you were going to stop development on your scripts. However, I understand that what goes on in the real world must come first.

   I'm not going to comment on the coding or the CSS...because you're a ninja, and might decide to get revenge. Plus, I'm positive that there aren't any. :)

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2. Caleb gave it on 3rd Jan 2009 and said:

   Being a web developer myself, at first look of this site, I thought "oh, another developer blog.. this should be interesting".

   Upon browsing the site, and through the articles, I found a well structured and informative site, that provided informative as well as humorous articles, that sparked my mind.

   The design and style of the site is consistent and pleasing to the eyes.

   All in all, a blog that I will be subscribing to, and now, frequently 'checking out'. :)

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3. sassa12489 gave it on 19th Dec 2008 and said:

   Viewed in: Safari
   First impression: A little bored. You could have at least put your header in a bar across the top to make it make a little less plain.
   About: Cool. Cute cat
   Geek & Gamer TShirts: Some of these shirts are hilarious. I especially love its not a bug, it’s a feature.
   My Internet History: Nice. Very good especially since you have so many sites on your review me page and you said you’ve been around since 2000 so history is good because I imagine you’ve moved from at least one site.
   Ask A Question: Nothing there. Take it down. It’s pointless. Add it back when you get it up and running.
   Contacting Me: Very good page. Stops people in their tracks from spamming you of the same questions.
   Articles: They look very interesting. (In order of appeal to me lol)
   >>Tutorials: lol. I bet I could write a similar article because I’ve just run into so many bull crap tutorials while converting to php that I was close to tears lol
   >>HTML/XHTML: I love your explanations. This article is actually useful rather than the crap found elsewhere where they ramble for 1732328 pages on end. I especially love the length. You get in, get it done and then it’s over.
   >>Splash Pages Suck: Never thought of them that way. I know I used to do that but I grew out of them fast because it was just 1 more thing to code. And that was back in my days of poor cross browser compatibility. This article is hilarious btw.
   Basically, your site is pretty much flawless. I love your articles lol. You’ve been book marked

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   Jem's Response:

   If you'd read my blog you'd have realised why there is a) no layout and b) some pages don't function... I recently had to switch from WordPress to my own blog solution. Unfortunately, coding the new functionality takes time.

   Thank you, though.

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   squigglybee gave it on 18th Dec 2008 and said:

   Jem, your site is obviously hugely popular and you're a PHP Ninja, etc. I can't say anything bad really. I must admit, back in the day (3 years ago?) I found you a little scary. :D I'm glad I've gotten to know you better through The Quilting Bee. I'd give you 5 stars but right now your theme is a little lacking in my opinion since you've had all of your WordPress woes. :D Oh, and you are a cat person and have adorable cats so you rock. ;) Hmm.. how can I stretch this out for a few more words. Oh, I just did. :D

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5. Laura gave it on 11th Dec 2008 and said:

   I can't really say anything against Jem's site. I visit it daily and find it entertaining, and interesting. I would defiantly recommend Jem's site to anyone, and I can't think of anything else to say!

   Oh wait, one thing, please add more Pants Awards! They're awesome :)

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   flashglam gave it on 9th Dec 2008 and said:

   Jem's site is mighty rad. I don't think there are too many sites out there that are even close to being better than yours. :D

   You are so gosh darn funny and so are the pants awards! I don't know about anyone else, but I would be honoured to get a pants award from you. However, I like to think my site doesn't suck that bad.
   Speaking of pants award, any plans on another one soon? I'd love for another one. Ha ha ha ha!

   What else? Oh yeah, you're super duper smart - like, your PHP scripts and stuff.
   Jem, you're my hero and I'm not afraid to admit it. Ha ha ha! :)
   Keep being hilarious!
   Thanks for this site, too, eh?
   So cool!
   Thanks, again, from Canada ! :D

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   katili gave it on 21st Nov 2008 and said:

   Jem's site has long been one of my favorites to visit. The design is always easy to navigate, and doesn't ever break my browser, which I appreciate greatly! I wish my designs were half as clean as hers.

   She offers fantastic scripts, for free, which makes the scripts that much more fantastic. I'd use every one of them, if I had a practical use for them all.

   Her entries are almost always interesting, which is more than I can can say for many people, and many of them are extremely informative.

   In a nutshell, it's a blog well worth visiting on a regular basis.

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   Terri gave it on 16th Nov 2008 and said:

   I first came across Jem when I had my first domain and created my own reviews site (which didn't last very long). Jem gave me one of her infamous unrequested reviews and emailed me or commented (can't remember which, it was a long time ago!) to ask me to check it out.
   After my initial disappointment and being upset at the review, I realised what she had said was absolutely spot-on. My site did look really bad. It was Jem's review that made me think a little more about what I was doing when it came to webdesign.
   So I guess I'm throwing it back now :P

   Jem, I've always loved your site. You always have very clean, simple layouts that never fail to make an impact.
   Your navigation is very well set out, everything is very easy to find and your wit and humour always have me in stitches.
   I do love your reviews and different articles, and the secure scripts that you offer to your visitors - they are the best and easiest to use that I've found.

   The only reason I'm not giving you a 5/5 is because if you keep getting them, you won't try as hard next time :P

   All the best and keep up the great work :)

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   Jem's Response:

   Thank you - my methods are obscene but I'd like to think they work, heh :)

   Although, for the record (not that it matters now), it's very rarely me that tells people to check out their reviews so you may have been taunted by a spineless coward. It wouldn't be the first time people have acted "on my behalf" :(

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   Mimi gave it on 16th Nov 2008 and said:

   Reviewed with:
   Mozilla Firefox | 1440 x 900 Resolution| Windows Vista
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   I have been putting off doing this review because it's so not very fun to review people when there is so little they can improve or that I can suggest. :( However, I have promised myself to review every single site so I cannot allow this to be an exception. It will probably just be stupid and short like the one I did for TT. :P

   First Impression:

   First of all I want to change my vote that I cast for the whole "inverted layout" dealie. I decided I did in fact prefer the inverted version over the current one after all.

   Umm I guess I can't really give a good "First" impression since I harass your blog daily now. Eh!

   Originality:

   While the concept of a blog site with articles can't really be very original (it seems like everyone has a "blog" anymore. Damn those Myspace teenyboppers with their uber cool PROFILEEEE blogs..! *barf*) your articles have always made me laugh. At first I was terrified because I didn't want to get Pantsed but after a while I figured that if I did get the Pants, I would deserve it anyway and just use it to make my site better. So then I wasn't skurred anymore.

   Wait, what was I talking about? Hehe. Ok so your articles and your posts are original, yes.

   Coding:

   Gun' pull out the 'ole W3C validators again. (Hey, I am technically from a redneck family.) Ok, passed both tests. :P Grats!! So yeah yeah, your coding is amazing... *toots your horn* ;) I'm just jealous!

   Design:

   I really think your ninja would be a lot better if he were larger. At least maybe make him as tall as the text in your image.

   I really would like a white background behind your posts because in my old age (ha!) it's harder for me to read on colored backgrounds.

   Content:

   MORE PANTS PLEASE!!!!! That's all I have to say about content. :( When I see crappy sites, all I can think about are Pants. :( :( :(

   Final Thoughts:

   Yeah maybe this is a pointless review... Oh well. I threw in a suggestion or two here and there? :D PANTS FTW!

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10. parker gave it on 12th Nov 2008 and said:

    Where should I start..

    Design: 8/10

    The design of this site may not be overly-interesting, but nonetheless is a clean and user-friendly design. The design features a consistent colour scheme, which helps with the overall flow of the website.

    Blog Quality: 9.5/10

    Jem's blogs are amazing. The serious-humour attitute mixed in with some cute pet pictures is a winning formula, and one which has obviously worked well for Jem's ever-growing community of followers.

    Articles: 9/10

    Jem's articles are a must-read and I definately reccomend them to anyone that owns a website, or a frequent internet user. The range of topics are usually to do with PHP and web trends, with some usability articles too.

    Overall: 8/10

    The overall look and feel of Jem's site is great, and she is obviously doing something right to get the amount of visitors she does. The frequent updating mixed with the quality of the content is yet another of Jem's winning formulae. I have awared Jem's site with Four stars, well done Jem =]

    UPDATED 08 Nov 08:

    Jem's articles are a must-read and I definately reccomend them to anyone

    *definately

    I have awared Jem's site with Four stars, well done Jem =]

    *awarded

    UPDATED 12 Nov 08:

    Jem's articles are a must-read and I definately reccomend them to anyone

    *Recommend.

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    Katy gave it on 10th Nov 2008 and said:

    I am giving you one star because I feel like being different :P (might edit it later if I'm still bored or if Jem threatens me)

    for anyone who thinks I'm being a knob, it's ok ;)

    I've been reading Jem's blog for many many years, and can recall much previous 'fun' with the drama llama, website reviews and idiots in general..

    Also, I have met Jem in real life on more than one occasion - she really does exist! although she's difficult to spot, what with being a ninja and all :P

    That's about all the review you're going to get, I'm afraid. Apart from a demand for more cat photos and an update on the piggies

    UPDATED 10 Nov 08:
    oh yeah, one thing I did notice the other day... where you have either quotes or code (whichever one goes yellow?) in comments, that doesn't show up too well on the background.

    have another star

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    Jem's Response:

    Poohead. Buggered up my rating now, I bet ya. :P

    UPDATED 10 Nov 08:
    testing updating responses

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    ohmyerica gave it on 10th Nov 2008 and said:

    Design - The first thing I see on this website is a clean and user friendly design. It's easy on the eyes and it's very easy to navigate. I can't stand a website where you get lost in all the content. It's a little plain and I don't like the orange links with the rest of the blue, white and gray website, but at least it is visible.

    Blog - The blog on this website is updated frequently with interesting little snippits, and even better- some entries that are almost like reading the journal of the author. (Those are my favorite kinds of entries to read and write!)

    Content - There are a lot of really food, solid articles on this website. And even though they are based on the opinion of the author, they are solid opinions and are not written in a flimsy, flip-flop sort of way. I especially like the articles about Copyright Violations, Internet Begging and Unrequested Reviews.

    Here is where I would like to say that the author's article about unrequested review actually changed my mind regarding what I thought about the subject. I never thought of it that way before and I'm glad that I took the time to finish read the article all the way through.

    The scripts are very good and I see them all over the place. Personally, I don't use any of the scripts offered on this website but I'm thinking of downloading the ask & answer script and giving that a shot. I'm not even sure if I will know how to work it, haha.

    In conclusion, everything about this site is well thought out and well put together. Everything is solid and easy to navigate, and everything that is intended to be helpful is.

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    Sewwy gave it on 10th Nov 2008 and said:

    There's something about Jem's site that will be eternally epic.

    Her site is reliable for both the lulz, the resources, and the just plain interesting, and is always worth a visit. Her designs are always well thought out and easy to navigate, and her blog entries and pages are always worth the read.

    It's one of those websites that has seemingly been around forever, and seems as if it WILL be around forever. It will more than likely go down in interwebs history as being downright in your face awesome, and I'm sure the internet would have it no other way.

    Furthermore, anyone saying that Jem's motto is mean and unnecessary, NEVER. It's funny, because it's true. ;)

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    Aisling gave it on 10th Nov 2008 and said:

    So, I'm sitting here, and I've decided to embark on a review of jemjabella, and the real thoughts running through my mind is "why?" What on Earth am I going to find constructive to say? This is going to be one of those short, stupid reviews. But, I am trying to make sure everyone on the last page of websites gets a review from me before they get pushed down the page and into oblivion (which is sort of what happened to my site-- I haven't received a review since day 1 :( ). ANYWAY, I really should've put that on the rev.iew.me review.

    This is my favourite design of yours, so I can't even pick it apart. Lame, Jem, lame sauce. OMG though your background is a COLOUR. Shame on you!

    Yup. I've run out of things to say. Which sucks. Now, I am only going to get one point. Not that I need it, but STILL. Cry cry cry.

    Here are my tips for making your site better:
    - More Pants
    - More kitties.
    - Less posts about having tummy flu :P
    - Your link to Aisling leads to her old URL. Not really a big deal, since it re-directs, just thought I'd mention it to add something to this list.
    - It would be nice if you were more considerate of people reviewing you, and could maybe include some errors in your design and mark-up.

    I am giving you 4 stars to just to be an ass. :)

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    Adrimarie gave it on 8th Nov 2008 and said:

    I only come to Jem's site for the blog entries. They're always a delight to read (even if Jem would be talking about her cats... I have 2 cats myself :) ) and much of her entries relate to the internet, web trends, web standards, web programming, and the likes that also gives inspiration for aspiring web designers/developers (like myself)--- I learn a lot from your entries of these subject matters, especially your "Pants" reviews.

    I also like your scripts as well and I use some of them for my other sites. Keep on building these great scripts when you can! :)

    Also, I love your current layout, not because it's simple-looking but because of the fact that it's blue (blue is my favorite color). Of course, I also add that your designs are always within web standards, which I still have yet to learn and get used to when I build sites (I'm getting there... I wish I had more time than I have right now...).

    Jem is also the person that lead me to joining Iconbuffet as a VIP member and I thank you for that. :)

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    moneypenny gave it on 7th Nov 2008 and said:

    I love your site, usually because of your blog entries and not because of your layout because I often read it from an RSS reader and never actually see your layout. I'm not going to review your content because you already know it's great. :)

    I don't particularly like the current layout in comparison with your previous ones for a few reasons:

    - It's boring, graphically and color-wise. Hey, wait a second, your current entry says rev.iew.me is better than Obama! I take offense at that! :D

    - I still dislike your site's motto, "ultimately better than you." :( You're such a nice, non-snobby person to talk with, but that motto just gives the impression that you're some elitist jerk. Maybe you have lofty ideas about an ideal web site, which might make you elitist, but you've not been a snob in conversations. It just seems mean, darn it, and you aren't mean!

    - I don't like navigation that jumps around on hover, and that goes for your tabs that shrink in size.

    Your layout does have a good mix of font size and color (grays, orange accents, small-caps). I like the little icons you use, too, and the rounded corners help to bring a little graphical interest to the layout. I prefer layouts that have more colors--this dull blue and gray combination is kind of boring.

    I think you write very good coding advice articles, and many of your blog posts are good reads. Your content is very good and has been as long as I've been visiting your site. The big drawback this time, and why you're getting a 4 instead of 5 stars, is the layout. I know you can do better, because I've seen it from you before. There, feel my 4-star wrath!!

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    Dee gave it on 7th Nov 2008 and said:

    I wonder if Jem will come around to my house and beat me if I give her a 1-star rating, just for lulz.

    FOR THE LULZ, JEM! FOR THE LULZ!

    ... alternately, she could probably just change it in the database to whatever she wanted. Even better.

    Real reviews are for noobs.

    (Incidentally; something that appended the reviewer's browser/OS/res/etc. by automagic to their review would be awesome here, I think.)

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    Jem's Response:

    Agreed, love that idea.

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    rintakase gave it on 7th Nov 2008 and said:

    I have to give this site a 5 stars rating. I love this site! The articles she wrote are definately the most interesting thing I ever read. I kept on nodding my head while reading them ( LOL ) You just can't be bored with Jem's articles there!

    One of the interesting thing there is the Panty Gifts .____. Oh my.. she's harsh but I got to admit that what she wrote is true.

    Other than writing interesting articles and giving out panties, there's also scripts! Well, not everybody could write good scripts, PHP scripts! I heard a lot of good markings about her scripts too. ( Although I don't use them because I don't need them :S tsk tsk! )

    Oh ya, honestly, I like the previous layout compared to this one. I actually feel that this layout loads a bit.. slower than the previous one :l well, maybe the previous layout is my style hehes.. ( by the way, cute ninja (: )

    There's also a few snippets in her site. I was using and to show the codes but now, I'm using to show them :) All thanks to the genius Jem! hee, I LOVE YOUR SITE!

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19. cadence gave it on 7th Nov 2008 and said:

    I've always been a 'secret visitor' of Jemjabella (I think she's having loads of them lately! XD) The site's packed with usefulness. It provides all the visitors ask for: the scripts, the freebies, the articles, and most of all, the HUMOUR!

    The coding is hands-down awesome. And it's going to stay that way.

    Blog entries are informative and humorous, making readers chortle (from rambling to updates to gardening to coding!) at the funny bits, and smirk at the amateur wannabes. The Pants awards series are the devastatingly (funny?) reviews that Jem hands out to the wannabes all around. (see for yourself XD)

    Informative and entertaining, as they all say (:

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    urbenkeach gave it on 7th Nov 2008 and said:

    What can I say. Jem's website always has people coming back for more. What Jem lacks in design, she heavily makes up for it in content and blog lulz. I love reading the blog posts that Jem comes up with, and she offers a wide variety of topics; from her cats, her php knowledge to trying to 'help' poorly designed websites with egotistical owners.

    Having said what Jem lacks in design, I am still very much in love with the design that Jem has come up with. It is very simplistic, and frames her content nicely - which at the end of the day is the main reason of a layout. It engages the audience, but does not distract from the content.

    As stated before when speaking to Jem, I cannot help but sit for about 5 minutes and just play with the moving in and out of the menu hovers ^^

    Unfortunately, I give it 4 stars because I did notice a bug when waiting for a comment to be moderated. The text 'Your Comment is awaiting moderation' was half tucked under the bottom rounded corners of the comment div. I do not know if this was just in Safari, but something you might want to look into Jem.

    I think that this is all I have to say, so well done Jem.

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    meggan gave it on 6th Nov 2008 and said:

    Jem's website has been around FOREVER.

    The current design is one of my favorites of hers. It is very clean, no Squidfingers patterns that I can see (I know, I know, they're nice but you can spot them a mile away), and has a cohesive color scheme. I'm a sucker for rounded corners, and I feel like they're not a typical "Jem thing" so I like that this layout is somewhat out of the norm. Great use of icons, too.

    Content is well-organized and clear, and there's an awful lot of it to boot.

    No coding complaints. I'd be afraid if there were.

    Since Jem is pretty much the forerunner on originality (my-own, copyright articles, etc.) I think we are good here as well.

    Overall, I think this layout is one of Jem's more successful ones and she's a great source of inspiration to newbies (and not-so-newbies) everywhere.

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    ko0ty gave it on 6th Nov 2008 and said:

    I've been a secret lurker to Jem's site for about a year now but I have a lot of good things to say!

    From her extremely open and straightforward attitude to her wonderful scripts and tutorials, Jem's website / blog is definitely one of those ones that EVERYONE knows about.

    Content:
    Her topics are always great and I've personally gathered a bunch of great tips and tutorials that I've bookmarked individually from her blog, especially her PHP scripts and tutorials.

    I LOVE honest bloggers who get straight to the point and doesn't beat around the bush and try to impress everyone. Sometimes it may seem harsh, but it's always entertaining to read and a good break from blogs who seem to only care about impressing their readers and not showing their REAL self. Jem is definitely one of those.

    Design:
    I've noticed her blog has always been CONTENT > DESIGN which works well because content-wise, she has way more than others to offer but her designs are still always clean and always compliant to web standards which is just as important. As a designer, I'm loving the colors of her currently layout; blues and oranges always look good together and the white is a good contrast. I think the rounded corners soften the look to her more serious looking website. Plus, you gotta love the little ninja icon!

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    Nellie gave it on 6th Nov 2008 and said:

    Sometimes I wonder why Jem even bothers asking for a review because she knows she's just going to get *ss-kiss after *ss-kiss.

    *kisses Jem's *ss*

    What more can I say that hasn't already been said, really?!

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24. Rowijo gave it on 6th Nov 2008 and said:

    Jemjabella, what can I say? I've been going there since it was a Neopets site with a design that looked like it was drawn by a five year old (on purpose, methinks). It's come a long way.

    The layout at time of writing is a clean rounded-corners style with lots of space for content. There's no header, which is certainly bucking the trend of most sites these days, and all the info is in the sidebar. It's pretty good, although I must say that I dislike having to scroll down so much for all the information I want to find.

    The code is valid. That's really all I can say about it, because I lack a finer understanding of a lot of the high-end techniques used here.

    The content is fine. I wish that there were more frequent additions to the scribbles, etc, and not just log posts, but Jem has a life, yes?

    Overall, a very good site.

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    Chien gave it on 6th Nov 2008 and said:

    I've been a frequent visitor to Jem's site, even during her Neopets days. I have admired both her site and designs since back then, and until today though she doesn't claim to be a designing expert, her designs leave an impression in my head.

    I particularly enjoy her posts about her pets, security and scripts, as well as about her e-dramas online. I also love the way Jem blogs, because her posts are entertaining, as well as clear and concise (and hence I conclude Jem is overly straightforward) :D

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    Jacky gave it on 6th Nov 2008 and said:

    The thing that stands out the most about Jem and her blog is that she isn't afraid to tell it like it is. Her blunt and arguably harsh way of writing has earned her numerous fans and even a few hard-core haters. Her blogs are always a good read, and she updates regularly and often, so you're never left waiting. She also covers a large range of topics, ranging from programming help to e-drama to her furry family and daily activities... and more!

    Jem's designs aren't exciting, but they are clean, clear and easy on the eyes while adding a hint of visual interest and being quite memorable. She's never claimed to be a designer genius (she leaves that to me, cough cough ;D) she still manages to pull off successful and attractive designs... if you, too, struggle with design, take a page out of this girl's book!

    Her content is broad in topics as her blog. She has great, comprehensive articles on everything from trends, guides and tips to reviews on websites, games and insecure scripts! And, on top of that, she has a series of her own scripts that the meticulously maintains... so you're never left waiting for that bug to be fixed (if there even are any!)

    Overall, Jem has a well rounded website... a simple but memorable website paired with great and interesting content and a fascinating (and addictive) blog on top! Five stars!

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    Bubs gave it on 6th Nov 2008 and said:

    Probably one of the most frequently updated personal weblogs on the web XD I can always count on Jem to have a new, entertaining entry.

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    Amelie gave it on 6th Nov 2008 and said:

    Jem's site is informative and entertaining. She offers scripts, articles and opinions and ... er, I can't think of anything else to say. :P

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    Jem's Response:

    Thank you - I was testing the mail on review thingy :)

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