Just a few hours ago, Richard Branson (Virgin Mobile rich dude), along with Larry Page and Sergey Brin (Google guys), anounced a plan to send up the very first colony to Mars. This amazing project is said to be starting in 2014 and could take up to 20 years to launch. They are taking applications at http://www.google.com/virgle/index.html . Richard Branson stated "that the establishment of a permanent human settlement on Mars. Larry Page, Sergey Brin and I feel strongly that contemporary technology is sufficiently advanced to make such an effort both successful and economical, and that it's high time that humanity moved beyond Earth and began our great, long journey to explore the stars and establish our first lasting foothold on another world."
You will find more information here: Official Google Blog: Announcing Project Virgle
Monday, March 31, 2008
Paypal Is Not Your Best Bet
As you all know now, I am looking for interesting ways to make money online that actually work (with a little hard work and dedication of course). Unfortunately, many of these programs only pay with paypal. Here's a story:
A few years ago I decided to sell a few things around the house that I didn't really need or want anymore. Of course, me being the online dweeb that I am, I decided to sell my things on the website operated by the evil galactic empire (ebay). Needless to say it was a wonderful experience and I considered making a hobby of it. After my things were sold, my money was just sitting in my paypal account for quite a few months before I attempted to transfer the funds into my bank account. RED FLAG. Yup....that's right people. According to the paypal super ultra mega anti somethin'-ain't-right system, my actions were questionable. Ya know, there's just somethin wrong when people actually WANT the money they've earned (insert eye roll here). So after faxing copies of my Drivers License, Social Security card, bank statements and immunization/shot record (kidding with the last one), they unfroze my account..........until I tried to get my money again. Then after going through many hectic phone calls, I was told my money would be released again. After 53 days.......it finally was. Believe it or not I was actually able to transfer it this time.
I really want to do well people, but I am NOT going to deal with a company like paypal. It is an absolute moral crime for companies to be able to put people through this. I found another payment system though. It seems to be accepted in more countries and after looking at reviews, I'll give them a shot. There fees are also lower than paypal. The name is AlertPay. If you are tired of paypal, give em a shot. It's free and there's no hassle at all (so far). If anyone knows of another similiar service, comment on it.
A few years ago I decided to sell a few things around the house that I didn't really need or want anymore. Of course, me being the online dweeb that I am, I decided to sell my things on the website operated by the evil galactic empire (ebay). Needless to say it was a wonderful experience and I considered making a hobby of it. After my things were sold, my money was just sitting in my paypal account for quite a few months before I attempted to transfer the funds into my bank account. RED FLAG. Yup....that's right people. According to the paypal super ultra mega anti somethin'-ain't-right system, my actions were questionable. Ya know, there's just somethin wrong when people actually WANT the money they've earned (insert eye roll here). So after faxing copies of my Drivers License, Social Security card, bank statements and immunization/shot record (kidding with the last one), they unfroze my account..........until I tried to get my money again. Then after going through many hectic phone calls, I was told my money would be released again. After 53 days.......it finally was. Believe it or not I was actually able to transfer it this time.
I really want to do well people, but I am NOT going to deal with a company like paypal. It is an absolute moral crime for companies to be able to put people through this. I found another payment system though. It seems to be accepted in more countries and after looking at reviews, I'll give them a shot. There fees are also lower than paypal. The name is AlertPay. If you are tired of paypal, give em a shot. It's free and there's no hassle at all (so far). If anyone knows of another similiar service, comment on it.
First Idea For Affiliate Marketing
Yesterday I mentioned my becoming a lab rat. Immediately afterwards, started looking all over the internet for ideas of what to try first. I have noticed a lot of ebooks out there telling people how to make money in this way or that and felt this would be a good place to start. Clickbank....selling software and ebooks as an affiliate. I've heard both good and bad things about clickbank, but let's face it.......it's free. I'm not having to put anything into it but my own time. If anyone has a great idea for a strategy I can implement with this, let me know.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
My First Test
After getting myself completely lost while attempting to browse through the various money making opportunities available online, I have decided to try and save you all time and money. Basically, I'm gonna be a lab rat. :)
It's hard to find honest reviews for money making opporunities when the so called "reviewers" are in fact making money for the reviews. It's pathetic that people are willing to scam others who are/were in he same position as themselves.
I'm probably setting myself up for numerous falls here, but I am going to try out many of the ways to make money online, while letting you know the results. If anyone has any suggestions, just let me know and I'll be sure to try it.
It's hard to find honest reviews for money making opporunities when the so called "reviewers" are in fact making money for the reviews. It's pathetic that people are willing to scam others who are/were in he same position as themselves.
I'm probably setting myself up for numerous falls here, but I am going to try out many of the ways to make money online, while letting you know the results. If anyone has any suggestions, just let me know and I'll be sure to try it.
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