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Hiding 1x1 Images in Blogger
Bloggers such as myself who are in the Amazon Associates
program use invisible 1x1 images to keep track of how popular our links are. But Blogger's style sheets put padding around all images by default, creating an ugly space. I had trouble fixing this, but I finally found a way.
program use invisible 1x1 images to keep track of how popular our links are. But Blogger's style sheets put padding around all images by default, creating an ugly space. I had trouble fixing this, but I finally found a way.
Ad Quality Control
(Update Sept. 16 2009: Now that I can and do use AdSense's Category Filter, the situation outlined below has improved.)
One of the things I'm looking forward to about my own blog, compared to Associated Content or Bukisa, is having some control over the quality of ads that run alongside my posts.
One of the things I'm looking forward to about my own blog, compared to Associated Content or Bukisa, is having some control over the quality of ads that run alongside my posts.
The Problem
On AC and Bukisa, a lot of the ads are for weight loss advice that's unhealthy and ineffective compared to what you can get for free from government websites or your local library. Sometimes the site will peddle not just advice but also dangerous drugs (or, at best, placebos that will keep people from seeking out real treatment).
Why I’m an Ex-Vegetarian
I was born and raised vegetarian, and remained vegetarian for 20 years. But I recently decided to become omnivorous -- that is, include some meat in my diet alongside vegetarian food -- for a while, and see whether I feel any healthier or happier than I did before. University is a time for experimentation, and I feel it's an experiment worth conducting. Here's why I'm questioning the dietary choice my father made both for himself and on my behalf.
Five Great YouTube Heavy Metal Music Videos
One of the great advantages YouTube has over MTV or MuchMusic is how well it caters to metalheads, no matter the subgenre. You can see a Tupac or Britney Spears video anywhere, but no TV channel will regularly supply your fix of Dream Theater or System of a Down. While pop videos rely on cleavage and ridiculously frequent cuts to hold viewers' interest, and hip-hop videos rely on flashy cars, jewelry and guns, many metal videos can be legitimately called works of art. Here are five of the best official videos you'll only find online.
Value Versus Growth in Stock Investing
In a previous article exclusive to Associated Content, I spoke briefly on diversification, hedging, focus investing, why most investors can't emulate Warren Buffett, and why you're probably putting your investments at unnecessary risk if you try to do so. This third and final article will discuss a major dimension of individual investment style: value investing versus growth investing.
Engrish Locks!
Do not little. Drink tobacco. This WC is free of washing. Remember to flash the toilet. Scanner something error happens. It can't get it on under 12 years old. Expose yourself. Let's make violent sports together. I like a check very much. However, a good thing is beautiful always.
This is just a sampling of the wisdom you'll find at http://Engrish.com, a site dedicated to humorous mistranslations from Japanese to English.
This is just a sampling of the wisdom you'll find at http://Engrish.com, a site dedicated to humorous mistranslations from Japanese to English.
Goodbye Associated Content and Bukisa, Hello Blogger!
(All figures in this post are in US dollars unless otherwise noted.)
Not everyone who can write well can make a living on Associated Content and Bukisa.
That's been the message of my seven months' experience writing online and attempting in vain to earn something approaching my local minimum wage (CAD$9.50/hour, US$8.72/hour at the time of writing) doing so.
Not everyone who can write well can make a living on Associated Content and Bukisa.
That's been the message of my seven months' experience writing online and attempting in vain to earn something approaching my local minimum wage (CAD$9.50/hour, US$8.72/hour at the time of writing) doing so.
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