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AGLOCO-Make Money Surfing the Internet
2007-08-25 05:03:00
Do want to earn money doing what you do anyway, searching the internet? Well, one excellent opportunity is AGLOCO. I am now promoting it to you because I like the idea and I want you to share in what I think will be an exciting new Internet concept.AGLOCO’s story is simple:You are valuable to advertisers, search providers and online retailers whopay billions to reach you while you surf. How much of that money are you making? NONE!AGLOCO thinks you deserve a piece of the action, and works to get its members their share of this and more.AGLOCO collects money from those companies on behalf of its members. (For example, Google currently pays AOL 10 cents for every Google search by an AOL user. And Google still has enough profit to pay $1.6 billion dollars for YouTube, an 18-month old site full of content that YouTube’s users did not get paid for!AGLOCO is building a new form of online community that they call an Economic Network. They are paying members their fair share, and the...
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A Directory of Blog Directories
2007-07-31 03:20:00
I have yet to become an expert on this cyberspace blogging stuff. Getting people to your blog obviously is very important. Every piece of advice I have read tell you that getting your blog on blog directories is very important. The more directories you’re listed in increases your potential audience. That makes perfect sense to me.A Director y of Blog Directories would be helpful. One place where you can find an exhaustive list of blog directories. Well, for everyone looking for such a directory, you can find it at Blogskinny.com. Currently, the Directory of Blog Directories as Blogskinny.com has over 200 blog directories listed (224 at this writing). More are being added all the time. And, if you suggest a blog directory not already listed, you will be rewarded with 1,000 free advertising impressions, increasing exposure for your blog.
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Blogsvertise-Get Paid to Blog
2007-07-28 03:38:00
Every blogger wants the world to know his/her opinion about this or that. Perhaps you just have information you want to share, a new idea you believe helpful, or you just cannot contain the electrical impulses which make your brain work.While you're making a sincere attempt to improve the universe it doesn't hurt to make a buck or two. As quiet as it's kept, that's why some blogger get started. Make money blogging. Wink, wink.To that end, Blog svertise is one option that provide bloggers with money making opportunities. Blogsvertise assigns jobs to bloggers to post about an advertiser's website. You're not pressured to only say good things about the advertiser. You can post a standard review or you can talk about the site in the context of your everyday life. Once the post is approved, you get paid directly into your PayPal account. What could be easier.
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Smorty-Make Money Blogging
2007-07-24 16:05:00
The internet provides innumerable opportunities to make money. But, like anything else, you have to get the word out. That means you have to advertise. Anyone having a service or product needs to advertise. Advertising as a rule is not cheap. But, having the opportunity to advertise on blogs expands the advertiser’s exposure exponentially. Blog advertising gives the advertiser a unique opportunity to radically increase the number of links to their websites, which in turn significantly improves page ranking in search engines such as Google. Smorty gives advertisers that opportunity by connecting the advertiser with the blogger.Bloggers are a diverse bunch of folk. Many bloggers started a blog to get their thoughts out. They had something to say, and a weblog is the perfect place to express your opinion. It gets the word out to as many people who can click on a web address. Other bloggers wanted to earn some money. Then we have the group who want both to earn some money and get you...
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Making Money-a Review
2007-07-16 17:45:00
Earn Free Money On LineThis blog covers just about everything related to earning money on line, affiliate marketing, surveys that pay, pay to read sites, and freelance opportunities. The blog also gives advice on sites the pay you to write and post articles.It is not an exaggeration say that this site covers everything you can do free online to earn money. It was on this site that I first learned that you can make money driving. That is, you can be paid to have companies place their ads on your personal car, or some companies will give you a car with ads to drive. The author has done the homework. The blog give you the names of the various companies in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, the links to each company, and the amounts each company pays. Very thorough to say the least.Whether you’re looking for tips on how to get started earning money on line or needing to get specific information on a money site, or sites that pay you to blog, Free Money Online is an ind...
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Comparison Shopping-an American Tradition
2007-07-16 09:00:00
Comparison shopping is as American as apple pie. We appreciate quality. When we get quality at a competitive price, that’s a double coup. So, websites that allow us to compare the price and quality of consumer goods fits right in to the American culture.Compare4.us is just the kind of comparison site that we like. The site is in beta. Look at the home page and you’ll see a clear layout. The page is divided into sections including a Search tab, Hot Products, Shopping Directory, and Most Popular Searches. The Shopping Directory acts pretty much as you think it would with items separated into various consumer goods such as cameras & camcorders, computers & software, and jewelry & watches and so on.Click on one of the listed Hot Products and you immediately get a listing of the retail stores where the item can be purchased. The best part is that the lowest price is the very first item at the top of the list. None of that having to figure out how to get to the lowest price.Co...
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Adventures in Cyberspace
2007-06-11 05:15:00
Recently, I've been surfing aroung the net trying various traffic sites, pay to try sites, and surveys. Some of these sites appear legitimate. Others may not be on the up and up. For example, InboxDollars.com actually pays you to read emails and take surveys. The same is true for Cash4Offers.com. Likewise, snapdollars.com is also a legitimate site where you can earn a few dollars for reading emails, taking surveys, and playing games.However, the site GetPaidToTry is a scam. While it doesn't have a membership fee, they claim that you will get paid to participate in various offers. They even claim that you'll be paid within 72 hours of completing an offer. I participated in 4 offers and never rec'd. credit or any other acknowledgement. Four iquiries to customer service went unanswered and ignored. A letter sent via snail mail was also ignored. Though I had no out-of-pocket loss, I did take the time to participate in the offers.myLot User Profile
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Outback Steakhouse: Restaurant Review
2007-05-26 07:02:00
These days anyone looking for a casual family-style restaurant has lots of choices. Outback Restaurant is a fine example of the concept. The restaurants have a rustic Australian decor, decorated with Aboriginal art, boomerangs, and other objects d’art reminding you of Australia. Founded in 1988, the chain has made a name for itself among the "steak houses."We visited the Outback located in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the Hampton Inn, at the junction of Pa. Route 22 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Nestled in a heavily traveled area, the restaurant is usually crowded, and was crowed on the night we visited. A group of six, we had an opportunity to sample a wide variety of entrées and appetizers.Specializing in cuts of beef, the restaurant also provides pasta, fish, chicken, ribs, lamb, pork chops, shrimp, and crab leg dishes. Appetizers include the usual soups and salads, and chicken wings. Other appetizers are Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp ($7.79) and what they call the "Blo...
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Is Affirmative Action Fair?
2007-05-26 06:52:00
America has a history of racial discrimination, three and a half centuries of maltreatment of its racial minorities. America’s history of racial discrimination in both the public and private sectors, from top to bottom. Discrimination either given official government imprimatur or otherwise condoned and permitted. For generations blacks were denied employment opportunities and chances for advancement, or denied admission into institutions of higher education.After decades of struggles in the courts and streets of this country, after countless deaths of persons demanding that the country live up to the ideals espoused in its most sacred founding documents, the courts of this country determined that, pursuant to law, a remedy was needed to address the long-standing wrongs of racial discrimination. From its English heritage, America jurisprudence mandates that when a wrong has been established, a remedy is appropriate. Often, fashioning the remedy is as difficult a struggle as was es...
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A Closer Look?
2007-05-09 06:52:00
Today’s political conversation is so superficial and myopic as to be almost stupid. For example, tonight, I watched Tucker Carlson discuss Rudy Giuliani’s position on abortion and how it relates to his donation to Planned Parenthood.Tucker insisted that Giuliani’s position was so contradictory as to be nonsensical. However, just a little more analysis shows that the position is not as inconsistent as it may first appear on its face.At the republican candidate debate, when asked about his position on abortion, Giuliani said that he hated abortion and that he wished there were no abortions. Tucker, I call him Tucker because I kind of like the guy, says Giuliani's position makes no sense because Giuliani donates to Planned Parenthood, and that Planned Parenthood is behind so many abortions in this country. Tucker went on to say that if you’re against abortion and if you believe abortion is killing, how can you be okay with abortion and donate to Planned Parenthood.Tucker suffe...
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Are Bratz A Bad Thing
2007-05-07 05:11:00
A minor controversy has arisen about whether Bratz dolls are appropriate for young girls. This kind of reaction to a toy is not new or novel.Whether a toy is appropriate or not is, or should be, determined by the child's parents. The Bratz craze is not unlike every other toy craze in history. Some people abject to the Bratz because it is alleged that they portray an attitude unflattering to young girls.Such an "attitude" cannot be blamed on Bratz. Neither can it legitimately be argued that Bratz perpetuates such an attitude. This "spunky" attitude preexisted the Bratz by at least 10 years. If some find the emphasis on fashion and clothing objectionable, remember that every doll marketed to girls does the very same thing. When Barbie was introduced to the toy market at the New York Toy Fair in 1959, many objected to Barbie for the same reasons. Many mothers objected That Barbie was too sexy. A teenager with a mature figure. An exaggerated figure at that. Along with the figure came ...
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Appointed Rounds?
2007-04-30 05:56:00
Crime is so common thing these days that most of us don’t really give it too much though unless it happens to us or to someone we know. Yes, we read about it in the papers and hear about it on the news, but not until it gets close do we feel the cold hand of crime. Then, when that false embrace comes from an unexpected friend, that twisted nauseated feeling you get in your stomach worsens so much that words just fall feebly aside attempting to describe the pain and disappointment.The first time I felt that twist in my stomach was 1986. I had just bought my first new car, a shiny new Volkswagen GTI. No, they didn’t steal the car; they only smashed the passenger vent window. They tried to steal the Blaupunkt equalizer but must have been interrupted or something because the bracket was bent to all hell, but remained attached to the car. They got the radio and my big bottle of Obsession (remember it was 1986). But, worse of all, they took my prized possession, my Entertainment coupo...
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WHEN WILL WE LEARN?
2007-04-23 03:08:00
This evening “60 Minutes” did a story on another disturbing aspect of a portion of the black community. Don’t snitch.Many blacks refuse to acknowledge the self-destructive traits that we perpetuate in our community. The “60 Minutes” piece discussed the fact that the hip-hop community, at least prominent factions of it, endorses this credo, and a lot of young people follow like lemmings.With the many problems that face the black community crime is the single factor that magnifies all other problems. Is can be argued that crime affects the lack of economic opportunity in the black community. For example, one of the reasons there are few large grocery stores in some black communities is because of the high cost of insurance and the high incidence of retail theft. As a result, poor people in those communities have to pay more for the goods they consume. Likewise, if they leave the community to shop, they have to pay the added cost of traveling to other communities to do their ...
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The President's Legacy?
2007-04-20 05:34:00
George Bush’s Legacy A president’s legacy is often distorted when viewed through the cloudy lens of time, propaganda, and outright lies. Like a broken kaleidoscope, a legacy will appear different depending on the angle from which it is viewed. A legacy is often the product of major events during the president’s term of office. The large events of George W. Bush’s presidency can only lead to a negative legacy.Every president who enjoys a favorable legacy has made the most of major events. The major events for Washington and Lincoln ended in significant victories for those presidents. Franklin Roosevelt had the depression and World War II. Kennedy had the Bay of Pigs incident. Lyndon Johnson had the end of the Viet Nam War and the Great Society. Each man suffered his share of criticism from various factions in the government and the public. But, as they say, everyone loves a winner. The above-mentioned men were perceived to be winners in the major events of their terms. Thus, f...
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Bad Day at Blacksburg Made Worse By the Media
2007-04-17 01:26:00
In light of a tragedy where at least 31 persons were murdered on Virginia Tech’s campus, it is understandable that everyone is anxious to know what happened. Likewise, it is understandable that there’s an onslaught of reporters laying down a barrage of question to the school president and the chief of campus police.Watching the earlier press conference, there seems to be a frenzy of questions regarding a lock down, almost to the point of being accusatory. However, how easy is it to lock down an open campus. President Steger reminded the group that the school has 26,000 students and 9,000 students on campus at any time. The difficulty in notifying every student to stay away or to stay put is daunting to say the least. The contrast between locking down an entire college campus versus locking down individual buildings , as would be the case with public schools, is not something that should be overlooked. After the fact, it is easy to point fingers to say, "why didn’t you do this"...
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Men's Fashion: Formal Attire
2007-04-16 18:10:00
There will be times when you are asked to attend a "formal" event. What is meant by "formal" can be different depending on who you're talking to. There is one thing for sure, change is the only constant. The same can be true for men’s fashion.Before deciding what you are going to wear, make certain what is meant by "formal." There was a time when every well-groomed man knew then meaning of "formal," "black tie" or "evening attire." For our purposes, let’s assume that "formal" means the traditional tuxedo or dinner jacket.Decide whether you want to be strictly traditional or will you opt for a modern look. The classic approach is simple as black and white. Black tuxedo, white formal shirt, black shoes, black tie, black cuff links and studs, black cummerbund, white pocket square, and an elegant watch. That’s it pretty much. You’ll not see this too much today unless you’re at one of those very stuffy events where most of the men are over seventy, or on the head waiter at th...
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Racism in America
2007-04-11 20:50:00
Racism is inherent in America . But for racism, there would be no America.By the time Europeans arrived on these shores with settlement in mind, native peoples had already established rich and intricate cultures. Because Europeans believed the native peoples were savages and less than human, they took what they wanted, the land. For the same reason, the native cultures were destroyed.Racism created the environment that bolstered the American economy. Most people have the incorrect notion that slavery was limited to southern states. Not true. Slavery existed all over the United States and its territories until it was confined to the south in the 19th century.Racism did not disappear with slavery's end. Both northern and southern states had some form of Jim Crow though the 1960's. Just one generation ago! Remember, in the 60's at least two southern states abolished all public education just to keep black children from going to school with white children. Every advance in civil right...
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Race and Gender Issues in Election 2008?
2007-04-10 15:34:00
This topic reflects our country's immaturity, youth, and tragic flaw. We are compelled to discuss the race and gender of candidates rather than the substance of their positions. I'm not criticizing the fact that we discuss race and gender, but merely make the point that the supposed greatest country on earth must discuss issues that other countries have disposed of long ago.In the discussion, it is often forgotten that the United States is a young country. Just three generations ago have women had the right to vote. African Americans have only had an enforceable right to vote for only one generation. And, now here we are with a black and a women poised to be the Democratic party candidate for President.England, India, the Philippines, Pakistan, and other countries have long ago had women serve as the country's chief executive, and Peru has elected an ethnic minority as president.So, now that we have to discuss the issue, what do we have to say about it? Nothing! What can be said?...
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A Matter of Age
2007-04-01 14:10:00
This year some of my friends and I will reach our 50th birthdays. Talking with one of them this past week, he noted that the 50th is a big deal. I guess he's right. I must admit, not until very recently did I even give it a thought that my 50th birthday was on the horizon. It didn't hit me until my recent health issues arose. Before that, I didn't feel like what almost 50 should feel like. Whatever that is supposed to be. If someone had asked, "how old do you feel?" I would have had to give it some serious thought. We associate advancing age with a loss of vigor and various ailments. I remember once when an office mate discussing her grandmother's desire to learn ballroom dancing said, "she should be at home in her rocking chair, not on the dance floor." That's often how we look at older persons. The reality is that many older persons are very vigorous and active. Not that I place myself in the older person category, but I did feel vigorous and was indeed activ...
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Is it ever unethical to force a father to pay child support
2007-03-22 02:28:00
The only time a biological father should be relieved of the support obligation is when he is not married to the mother, and he has unequivocally told the mother that he does not want a child. Otherwise, it is always ethical to force the biological father to pay child support. Many deadbeat dads put their own interest above the interest of the child. Thus, creating a conflict between them and the court system because the latter is only concerned with the best interest of the child. These "fathers" ignore the fact that it takes a lot of money to raise a child. Why should the child be penalized for drawing the losing lottery of a "father" who skips out on an obligation as old as humanity itself? I'm referring to the obligation to provide for the support of a child. The amount of the obligation is a separate matter, and it can legitimately be argued that the court system has some inequity build in. However, that inequity is usually overstated. Those fathers who have been denied visitat...
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What's Wrong with the Black Community?
2007-03-22 02:24:00
Trick question. Like the rest of America, "black America" is a diverse, multifaceted entity, and its parameters are sometimes difficult to define. Loaded with so much that is great and wonderful, high achievement, community empowerment, and a growing middle class, black America does have its share of problems. Those problems work to lessen the potential of a community ready to take full advantage of the American dream. Like most communities, the black community is hyper sensitive to criticism. That's a problem. An unwillingness to take a hard look at oneself is a problem for any individual, and the same is true of a community. Remember the hubbub with Bill Cosby? Dr. Cosby was viciously and brutally attacked by so many members of the black community that you would have though he was David Duke. Some of the attackers are very prominent achievers. the attacks ranged from "he shouldn't talk about those things in front of white folk" to " he should have to walk a mile in my shoes" to ...
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O.J. Never Dies
2007-03-19 16:54:00
The other night one of the cable channels aired a 4-hour program supposedly portraying the inside story about how the Simpson "Dream Team" interacted during the socalled trial of the century.I must admit to being facinated by it all. Oh so many years later, the O.J. trial is still compelling. Whether you believe he did it or not.Why did scores of black people cheer when O.J. was aquitted? Was the verdict a "win" for black people. No!! Most white people hate to admit it but race is one of those things about America that is always in play. It doesn't need to be said. So many white people have the notion that if they don't mention race then race has nothing to do with anything. Such nonsense. Or is it naivete. Or is it a clever diversion because they know that it's true.Immediately after the verdict, white commentators attacked the jury. They forget that the jury was racially diverse. It wasn't a "black" jury like so many people claim. For the record, let me say that I...
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Nicknames
2007-03-18 04:35:00
this nickname came from a fellow I went to college with. I've never been certain whether it was an insult or complement. Knowing this guy, it was probably an insult. I say that because this fellow was one of the most arrogant people you'd ever want to meet, or not meet. As a matter of fact, he was one of my Dean of Pledges. A miserable time was had by all. How did you get your nickname?
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Chains of Our Own
2007-03-18 04:33:00
Some remnants never seem to dissolve from our psyche. When will some in our community give up the ghost when it comes to this notion of who is, and who isn't "black enough?"Here we are again when talking about Sen. Obama, giving the dominant media fodder for discussions about things of which they know litte. Tucker Carlson. Raises the discussion about "black enough." We fail to understand that such notions make us appear juvenile and unsophisticated when lager issue should drive our political discussion.Professor Davison alerted us years ago to the destructive effects of our refusal to rid ourselves of the lessons learned at the master's whipping post. We shouldn't fail to appreciate and honor the diversity within our own cultural boundaries. Obama's diverse "black" upbringing is an asset, not something to be criticized as not black enough.Rev. Sharpton's comments are certainly appropos. He reserves his support of Obama, not on some fragile logic or cultural immaturity, ...
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