New Websites Coming Soon

If you didn't know this about me, I am an internet business entrepreneur. I currently have a blog about making money online, which is new but already looking good. You can check it out in the sidebar.

A little about my history is, I have tried this before and failed, last year. But 2007 brings new hope. A forum relating to web development and various aspects of the internet business world has taught me a lot and encouraged me to start up again.

My main goal for 2007 is to set up my personal website. I used to work on it and work on it but never really finished it. But, that's not my point here...

I am working on two new websites, with domains that have been registered for awhile but never used, and they will be released VERY soon! They were simple to make, but hopefully they will turn out to be a success!

I will release more information relating to these websites soon. One on one day, and the other soon afterwards. One website is a Xbox blog, and the other website is a video site. I'm excited!

Thank you for reading, and please remember to comment!

No gas on May 15th?

This has been going around for awhile so I thought I would take a swing at it myself and tell you what I think.
If you are wondering what this is about, and are completely oblivious to the internet world around you, then here:
People are trying to form and boycott the purchasing of gas for one day, on May 15th.

Will it work?

My answer: Most likely, no.

Why? It's simple. I'll list it on in brief terms for you.

1) Not enough people would actually do it to make a difference.

2) Twice as much gas will just be bought either the day before, or the day after.

3) Half the people that say they will do it, actually won't.

4) 24 hours is not enough time to change and impact gas prices.

5) In relation to number 2, I just read this article and it makes a good point. People would actually have to avoid using their cars that day to make an impact.


So unless everyone plans on taking a day off, it will never work.

E-Mail Scams

So, awhile ago I received an e-mail from an "accountant in Nigeria". This was well over a year ago. But, I come across the same e-mail from a poster on DigitalPoint Forums in a thread. At first I was interested in what the thread was about because it was titled "Yes No More Adsense For Me!" and was curious to see their alternative, but then he said he received this e-mail and laughed.

Lagos, Nigeria.
Attention: The President/CEO

Dear Sir,

Confidential Business Proposal

Having consulted with my colleagues and based on the information gathered from the Nigerian Chambers Of Commerce And Industry, I have the privilege to request your assistance to transfer the sum of $47,500,000.00 (forty seven million, five hundred thousand United States dollars) into your accounts. The above sum resulted from an over-invoiced contract, executed, commissioned and paid for about five years (5) ago by a foreign contractor. This action was however intentional and since then the fund has been in a suspense account at The Central Bank Of Nigeria Apex Bank.

We are now ready to transfer the fund overseas and that is where you come in. It is important to inform you that as civil servants, we are forbidden to operate a foreign account; that is why we require your assistance. The total sum will be shared as follows: 70% for us, 25% for you and 5% for local and international expenses incidental to the transfer.

The transfer is risk free on both sides. I am an accountant with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). If you find this proposal acceptable, we shall require the following documents:

(a) your banker's name, telephone, account and fax numbers.

(b) your private telephone and fax numbers — for confidentiality and easy communication.

(c) your letter-headed paper stamped and signed.

Alternatively we will furnish you with the text of what to type into your letter-headed paper, along with a breakdown explaining, comprehensively what we require of you. The business will take us thirty (30) working days to accomplish.

Please reply urgently.

Best regards

Howgul Abul Arhu

Convincing right? First of all, if they had 47 million dollars to transfer why would they contact an individual?
This scam is one of the oldest e-mail scams in the book. It once was a huge "scare" and was on the news once, over a year ago but I was surprised to still see it around today. Anyone interested? ;)

ONE.org

Every 3 seconds, someone dies of AIDS. How could you have not seen one of the many advertisements for ONE.org.

ONE is an organization, a community, trying to fight the war of extreme poverty and AIDs around the world. It's to get people to raise their voice, and help out. Some activities include petitions, and calling senators to influence them on passing certain bills to help end poverty, especially in third world countries like Africa.

I decided to share this site, in case you haven't heard of it already, because of the recent Idol Gives Back television event. Not only can you donate money, but you can give your voice. They urge you to join and speak out for these global issues. You don't even have to register, you can submit your e-mail to sign up for their newsletter to keep you informed.

Right now, because of the Idol Gives Back event, their goal is to get 100,000 new voices by the end of this week, by Wednesday. Visit www.ONE.org for more information.

Here is one of their commercials, it's straight and to the point.

Earth911

Happy Earth Day! Today's website is called Earth911.org. It is there to help inform people about today's Earth issues, such as global warming, and how everyone can help to slow it down. You can search for local activities and information by entering your zip code. Earth911 also provides tips and helpful information for living green in your house. You can start small there. There are also lots of other links throughout the website that lead to similar helpful resources to use. This is a very informative website to help you help the Earth and the environment.
Here is another tip for living green:

Change your light bulbs! Use compact fluorescent light bulbs instead (also known as CFLs). They save a lot of energy, you will notice it on your electricity bill, and they last between 8,000 to 15,000 hours, compared to ordinary light bulbs that last 750 - 1000 hours.





Yes, I saw this on Friday's Oprah show as well.

Quoted from her site, Oprah.com:

GE Energy Smart bulbs use 70 to 75 percent less energy than incandescent light bulbs and last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs. For example, by using a 26-watt compact fluorescent light bulb—equivalent to a 100-watt incandescent light bulb—users can save up to $59 on energy costs over the life of the bulb. Saving energy saves money and is better for the environment.

See, there are tons of things you can do to help out, and it's not really that hard! It's time to stand up and do something, if everyone helped out just a little, the results would be HUGE.
Live Green... today!

Care2

Our second edition of the Earth Day posts is about Care2. Care2 is a network for people who want to make a difference in the world.
They sign petitions, take action and help out doing a lot of things just by CLICKING. That's right. A part of their website is a Click to Donate section. There are 10 things you can help out, just by clicking once a day. One is to help slow global warming, another is to save endangered places like rain forests. Other websites sponsor these so they are the ones that fund for your clicks. Each click on something helps out, and you can keep track of your progress if you sign up. This is probably the easiest thing to do to help out, because it's free and quick. And it feels good. Thousands of people contribute every day.

Interested in donating MORE? Just by clicking? I have found some other sites to visit as well:

The Hunger Site (Use the top panel to access the other 5 click to donate sections)
TheNonProfits.com - A huge lists of click to donate websites.
EcologyFund.com - Save land

And if you are interested in making a bigger impact by donating actual money a couple of those websites allow that and it would be much appreciated!

Make a difference.

GreenDimes

Our Planet- Do you give a dime?

That's the slogan for GreenDimes.com.

In celebration of Earth Day, I would like to point out a special website. Each day until actual Earth Day, I will feature a website or tip urging people to get involved, and live a green life.

It's called GreenDimes. For 10 cents a day, GreenDimes reduces the amount of junk mail that you get. The money is for a good cause too. Well, technically their service is. Each month, they plant a new tree for every member they have. Also, by reducing your junk mail, you are reducing the amount of junk mail that needs to be produced, which reduces the number of trees needed for waste.

"Unbelievably, we chop down 100,000,000 trees and waste 28 billion gallons of water EVERY YEAR producing this stuff. Most of this goes straight to the trash or recycling bin.
For a dime-a-day, GreenDimes will reduce the marketing at your home, help you maintain your privacy and plant a bunch of trees on your behalf."

As said on their More Info page. I saw this on the Oprah Show today and decided to check it out. Do something useful, and get something back in return! Visit www.greendimes.com for more information.

It's time to live green,
Casey

I-Doser

This is something I would say that proves we are living in the future. I-Doser is a program that plays sounds, which are binaural waves, to sync your brain into a certain state. They have recreated stimulations of different drugs, including cocaine, marijuana, crystal meth, and anesthesia. I cannot explain how they do this, but it works for most people.
For example, crystal meth causes you to feel alert, wide awake, and it causes you to hear things. I tried this and I couldn't stop freaking out to small things, like the wind moving some ribbons on a bag, I would jump and yell. I kept hearing something mumble and no one was around me, and it kept telling me to come here. It was freaky! But it works! The trial comes with 2 free doses, which are the less popular ones, and then you have to buy them. I think it's worth it. The unlimited version is expensive, but it comes with 30 types of "drugs". You will probably see a couple more posts referring to this, as I have only tried out a few!