I've come to the realization that my Trent University Board of Governors' Leadership Scholarship is decreasing the quality of my education.
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When Scholarships Interfere With Education
(This article was originally published on Associated Content on November 22, 2008. Since AC is now excluding most writers outside the USA, I've moved it here.)
I've come to the realization that my Trent University Board of Governors' Leadership Scholarship is decreasing the quality of my education.
I've come to the realization that my Trent University Board of Governors' Leadership Scholarship is decreasing the quality of my education.
Associated Content closing the border
Associated Content recently announced that it will no longer be able to pay international authors for the page views our articles, songs, photos and videos earn, unless we qualify as Featured Contributors. Even Featured Contributors will have to earn at least $100 before they see any money, while everyone in the US still enjoys a $1.50 threshold.
Associated Content staff claim this is because of a recent review of their policies against tax laws. But tax laws haven't changed, and neither AdSense nor Bukisa nor PayPerPost has made any similar changes lately.
Associated Content staff claim this is because of a recent review of their policies against tax laws. But tax laws haven't changed, and neither AdSense nor Bukisa nor PayPerPost has made any similar changes lately.
The Kindness of Strange Sponsors
The post sponsorships I've been offered since I joined PayPerPost in the fall have been a weird mix. Three on vision correction, one on chocolate, one on TVs, one for a Web design firm (who's much more local than my readership is), one on religious views, and tonight, one on real estate. But so far, I've always been able to figure out what the sponsor was selling easily enough. Not so with tonight's next sponsor.
AdWords and a Real Estate Sponsor
Image by Getty Images via DaylifeMaybe part of the reason I'm attracting such sponsorships is that I'm now on AdWords, and am telling prospective sponsors so. Yes, you heard right: Google offered me a free trial coupon for AdWords, so starting last night, I've been trying to use it to help Life User reach its full potential as an engaging, widely-read and financially successful blog.
Seeing The Glasses as Half-Full
Apparently, Zenni Optical was very satisfied with my last sponsored post about their eyeglasses, since they're sponsoring a second post less than two months later. At this rate, they'll have paid for my next pair by the time I need it!
Eyeglasses: As Much as Meets the Eye
Once again, I've been sponsored by a merchant of vision correction. This time, though, it's a store selling good old-fashioned eyeglasses in the United States (and I'm waiting to hear back on whether they ship internationally).
It's nice to see high-index wearers such as myself finally getting some attention: refractive indices from 1.57 to 1.67 are available (though only the basic 1.57 for bifocals), with prices well within the double digits including shipping.
It's nice to see high-index wearers such as myself finally getting some attention: refractive indices from 1.57 to 1.67 are available (though only the basic 1.57 for bifocals), with prices well within the double digits including shipping.
When human eyesight isn't good enough
Policies for Manually Reviewed Ads
Updates every Wednesday and Sunday
Experts say blogs that follow a regular posting schedule get more return traffic, so from now on, you'll see a new post on Life User every Wednesday and Sunday, starting tonight. Updates about the blog itself, such as this post, won't count toward this frequency (although technical tutorials resulting from my experience with the blog will).
The Sunday post will always contain at least 400 words that are previously unpublished. The Wednesday post will be at least 100 words and may include writing that I've posted elsewhere before.
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The Sunday post will always contain at least 400 words that are previously unpublished. The Wednesday post will be at least 100 words and may include writing that I've posted elsewhere before.
Disclosure of financial interests (update 12/31/09)
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.
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