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[18 Aug 2008 | 33 Comments | ]
It’s My Birthday Contest! Major Prizes Up For Grabs!

*Breaking News!!! New Prize added thanks to grammar goddess June Casagrande!*
EDIT: Slight changes in Mechanics, thanks to a comment from Pinay Mommy. Made me realize something crucial to this contest: ease of joining. Thanks Mommy!

If the title strikes you as a bit too enthusiastic, it’s because I am.
I’m seriously stoked now that it’s less than a month before my birthday comes around. Instead of waiting for you people to send me presents, though, I guess this is a very good chance for me to give back to …

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[26 Aug 2008 | 4 Comments | ]

My first fiction “drop”! It’s a scene I keep getting in my head, so I’m finally writing it down! I’m not really cut out for novels and short stories; all I have are these vignettes. I still thought writing them down could be a good idea, so here goes. Check it out and let me know what you think, will you?

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[26 Aug 2008 | No Comment | ]

I’ve mentioned several times before that a good web host is crucial for us bloggers. I’ve seen several forums where people asking for advice on choosing a reliable and affordable web host are pushed towards free web hosting options. Some have even gone so far as to recommend free web hosts as the “best” possible option for bloggers when asked about web host rating issues.
True, as a new blogger, I also sought out the free web hosting options available online. I didn’t know if my pro-blogging efforts …

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[22 Aug 2008 | 4 Comments | ]
Apostrophe Now: How to Use It

Despite its seeming simplicity, a lot of people still can’t figure out how to use the apostrophe properly.  You’ll be surprised how so many people still get mixed up when it comes to this simple punctuation mark.  How many times have you seen someone type “salad green’s” instead of “salad greens”?
I know it seems confusing (though it most definitely isn’t), but using the apostrophe really shouldn’t be so difficult.  Just remember these few important guidelines to using the apostrophe properly:
1. Apostrophes are used to show possession.

ex. clothes belonging to Joel …

affiliate marketing, featured »

[20 Aug 2008 | 4 Comments | ]
PepperJam Tools: Bringing Advertisers and Bloggers Closer

With PJN, however, it’s the President and CEO (Kris Jones) who actually responds to your email. Pardon the cussing, but no shit — it’s actually him. I have to say you can’t get any better than that. But you can. PJN has two tools that bloggers can use to maximize their affiliate marketing strategies. You don’t just follow whatever rules the affiliate program offers (of course you still have to go by their guidelines), you can actually talk to the company and propose your own plan for introducing and promoting their products or services.

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[18 Aug 2008 | 33 Comments | ]
It’s My Birthday Contest! Major Prizes Up For Grabs!

*Breaking News!!! New Prize added thanks to grammar goddess June Casagrande!*
EDIT: Slight changes in Mechanics, thanks to a comment from Pinay Mommy. Made me realize something crucial to this contest: ease of joining. Thanks Mommy!

If the title strikes you as a bit too enthusiastic, it’s because I am.
I’m seriously stoked now that it’s less than a month before my birthday comes around. Instead of waiting for you people to send me presents, though, I guess this is a very good chance for me to give back to …

affiliate marketing, featured »

[15 Aug 2008 | 4 Comments | ]
Work Smart, Not Hard: A Look at Affiliate Marketing

If there’s one philosophy I seriously live by, it’s to “work smart, not hard”. Learn how you to can make money without too much back-breaking agony. Continue reading for more details. There’s a $10 bonus offer in there, too.

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[14 Aug 2008 | One Comment | ]

The US dollar, despite the recent economic speed bumps, remains one of the most powerful currencies in the world.
You might remember that scene from “Eurotrip” where the protagonists live like kings in a god-forsaken country with nothing more than a few pennies. That’s an exaggeration, obviously, yet still quite true. In the Philippines where I live, a single dollar could get you approximately 44 pesos, which isn’t shabby at all. The British pound earns around 85 pesos.
But what am I doing discussing currency in a writing website?
The …