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Writers Beware - Are My Readers The Reason My Google AdSense Account Was Just Canceled?

2012-01-26T17:39:00.000-08:00

This is simply a must read for any writer using Google AdSense. I've been using the ad program for years now, and never realized that all my hard work and earnings could be yanked out from under me for no fault of my own. I understand that Google AdSense must protect its advertisers from fraudulent and solicited clicks, which harm Google's reputation and the pocketbooks of the advertisers.

That said,I feel that Google AdSense also has a responsibility to protect those of us that place an ad to make not only us, but Google money. Termination, suspension, and disabling accounts shouldn't be done upon a mere suspicion. Granted, I don't know the internal process that goes on at Google Adsense, but I suspect that the "investigation" isn't so much of an investigation as it is some computer program sending up a red flag when any ad gets hit multiple times by the same PC. If so, this isn't suffice evidence to just disable a user's account and refund any/all earnings. After all, any writer can attest that readers will and have stooped to some pretty low blows when they disagree with the content of an article or blog post. I've seen threats, insults, name-calling, and pure word rage from simple subjects like coupons. I know I know that reader sabotage isn't always just online threats that never reach your real life; sometimes, those irate readers can cause you a world of trouble in real life.

See what happened to me here

Your Complete Guide on How and Where to Get Grocery Coupons | Gomestic

2011-08-21T00:07:00.000-07:00

Your Complete Guide on How and Where to Get Grocery Coupons | Gomestic

Great tips on how and where to find valuable, money-saving, free coupons! A must read for those straining to keep their grocery bills under control.

A Buyer’s Market: Five Tips to Help First Time Homebuyers | Bizcovering

2011-04-26T01:44:00.000-07:00

A Buyer’s Market: Five Tips to Help First Time Homebuyers | Bizcovering

1. Get your finances in order.

Before you ever step foot in a prospective home, you should make sure that your credit is in order and that you’re able to secure a loan. Pre-approval for a mortgage amount will not only signal sellers that you’re a serious buyer and make them more apt to negotiate with you, it will also help you get an idea of what types of property you’ll be able to afford. Do crunch the numbers on your own and figure out how much mortgage you feel comfortable paying.

If you find that your credit isn’t ideal, then take a few months to pay down your debts before you start the pre-approval process with your lender. Never make big ticket purchases when your trying to get your credit in order, and remember that big ticket purchases and job changes are two areas that will ultimately affect your pre-approval since most lenders will do another check on these areas right before closing.

Read the other four tips: http://bizcovering.com/real-estate/a-buyers-market-five-tips-to-help-first-time-homebuyers/#ixzz1KcJZp75g

Know What Sport-related Injuries You’re At Risk For And Your Treatment Options

2011-04-24T00:28:00.000-07:00

As fans, Americans have long been lovers of sports of all sorts. However, with the growing attention on reducing obesity and its consequences and improving systemic health, more and more Americans are becoming participants in sports, not just idle fans.

The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association released a sport-by-sport comparison on the growth of various sports. Running saw an almost 60% participation increase over the last decade. Yoga participation increased over 20% between last year and 2008. Amazingly, lacrosse participation increased by over 200% in the last decade.

While it's great news that more people are being active and improving their overall health through participating in sports, this participation is often accompanied by overuse and traumatic injuries. Muscles, tendons, ligaments, bursa, cartilage, and other soft tissues are much easier to injure than one might imagine. Simply doing too much, too fast in your chosen sport can place a stress on these structures that they simply weren’t designed to withstand. Of course, not adhering to the rules of the sport, not having the proper equipment, and not wearing the appropriate safety gear will substantially increase the risk of suffering a sport-related injury.

Sinew Therapeutics offers a great breakdown of the most common injuries for various sports like football, basketball, baseball, running, lacrosse, hiking, walking, weightlifting, wrestling, polo, and so forth. Participating in sports can combine fun with work for the body and make fitness an exciting prospect, but it’s still vital that you understand what injuries you may be at risk for and what you can do if you should suffer an overuse or traumatic injury.

With the cost of healthcare at an all time high, it’s also important to know what your options are for treatment of a sport-related injury. Do you know the difference between Western sports medicine and Eastern sports medicine? If not, Sinew Therapeutics can help you determine the difference, dispel some common myths, and give you expert advice on a variety of treatment options.

Devilish Eggs | Notecook

2011-02-13T00:31:00.000-08:00

Devilish Eggs | Notecook

These little things are so good…they’re devilish!

Fda Approves Botox for Migraine Headache Use | Healthmad

2010-10-18T22:36:00.000-07:00

Fda Approves Botox for Migraine Headache Use | Healthmad

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Three Year Old Chinese Boy Astoundingly Weighs 10 Stones | Healthmad

2010-10-13T14:17:00.000-07:00

Three Year Old Chinese Boy Astoundingly Weighs 10 Stones | Healthmad

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Dying Child Maliciously Taunted by Adult Neighbors | Webupon

2010-10-13T14:11:00.000-07:00

Dying Child Maliciously Taunted by Adult Neighbors | Webupon

Among the taunting, the most disturbing include the couple posting images on Facebook of Kathleen’s mother in the arms of the Grim Reaper, Facebook images of Kathleen above crossbones, and driving past Kathleen’s home honking the horn from their “death decorated” truck containing a coffin in the back. Some experts are calling this the worst case of cyber-bullying they’ve ever seen.

Read more: http://webupon.com/web-talk/dying-child-maliciously-taunted-by-adult-neighbors/#ixzz12H9E22ky

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Scallops in Creole Vermouth Cream Sauce | Notecook

2010-10-12T22:52:00.000-07:00

Scallops in Creole Vermouth Cream Sauce | Notecook

This quick and easy recipe makes it look like you’ve slaved away…when really you haven’t. Makes four appetizer servings or two main course servings.

Read more: http://notecook.com/main-course/fish/scallops-in-creole-vermouth-cream-sauce/#ixzz12DPvSZ7r

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Crawfish Etouffee | Notecook

2010-10-12T22:34:00.000-07:00

Crawfish Etouffee | Notecook

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Stuffed Shrimp in Hollandaise Sauce | Notecook

2010-10-12T22:31:00.000-07:00

Stuffed Shrimp in Hollandaise Sauce | Notecook

When my favorite restaurant closed last year and I could no longer get their Stuffed Shrimp In Hollandaise Sauce, I had to come up with my own recipe. Hope everyone enjoys it.

Read more: http://notecook.com/main-course/fish/stuffed-shrimp-in-hollandaise-sauce/#ixzz12DKUTM5N

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Government Expected to Deny C. O. L. a. for Second Year in a Row | Socyberty

2010-10-10T23:17:00.000-07:00

Government Expected to Deny C. O. L. a. for Second Year in a Row

The trustees that oversee Social Security have used inflation data for thus far 2010 to project that Social Security recipients will not see COLA for 2011.

Read more: http://socyberty.com/government/government-expected-to-deny-c-o-l-a-for-second-year-in-a-row/#ixzz121oxTDUH

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Pumpkin Pancakes | Notecook

2010-10-09T14:04:00.000-07:00

Pumpkin Pancakes | Notecook

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New Study Shows Promise in Turning Off Food Allergies | Healthmad

2010-10-04T09:57:00.000-07:00

New Study Shows Promise in Turning Off Food Allergies | Healthmad

Food allergies account for over 300,000 American emergency room visits each year, with around 200 reported deaths.

About six to eight percent of U.S. children and four percent of adults suffer from food allergies In some, a food allergy can trigger a life-threatening anaphylaxis reaction. Currently, the only prevention for a food allergy is to avoid consumption and/or exposure the allergen source.

MarionCountyPRESS: New News Source For Marion County Mississippi

2010-10-03T14:46:00.000-07:00

Many of us in Marion County have missed the absence of the Marion County Informer since it closed a few months ago. I am happy to announce the arrival of MarionCountyPRESS.net. The online news site will be run by Mr. Dean Wade, owner of Pine Belt PRESS and former WDAM-TV reporter, news anchor, and weather anchor.

Like the MCI, Marion County PRESS will focus exclusively on local news, weather, politics, sports, and community events. Mrs. Chloe Oliver will be a writer and marketer for the Marion County Press. Local entities that wish to advertise their business or service on the site through print and/or video can contact Chloe by email . Mrs. Fran Ginn will continue her "Adventures in Good Eating" community column. I, for one, am excited to once again have a unique and engaging online news portal for Columbia, Mississippi.

Coconut Bread Pudding with Chocolate Drizzle | Notecook

2010-09-22T13:22:00.000-07:00

Coconut Bread Pudding with Chocolate Drizzle | Notecook

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Study Finds Increasing "Good Salt" Lowers Blood Pressure

2010-09-16T00:36:00.000-07:00

Study Finds Increasing "Good Salt" Lowers Blood Pressure

The research further confirmed that increasing “good” potassium salts have a role in maintaining blood pressure. Specifically, the study concluded that increasing potassium could help improve blood pressure, and that this favorable blood pressure effect would be equivalent to halving intake of “bad” sodium salts.

Read more: http://healthmad.com/nutrition/study-finds-increasing-good-salt-lowers-blood-pressure/#ixzz0zfxgdoJN

Studies Claim That One Million Children Misdiagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | HealthMad

2010-08-17T10:40:00.000-07:00

Studies Claim That One Million Children Misdiagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | HealthMad

Despite steadily increasing rates of ADHD diagnosis and treatment, many believe that it is still under-diagnosed. On the other hand, the research above is arguing that it is overly and/or misdiagnosed. According to the study by Todd Elder of Michigan State University, there’s almost 1 million U.S. children that are possibly misdiagnosed with ADHD. His research relies heavily on the age and maturity level of each individual child.

Is Steven Slater a Hero or Idiot?

2010-08-12T10:11:00.000-07:00

I vote idiot. He could have easily killed ground workers by deploying the slide. There are better ways to deal with unruly passengers. Passengers that do not listen to airline attendant instructions can actually be fined $25,000- that would have been more effective than possibly killing and injuring ground workers with a slide.

Musee Picasso's At Chateau Grimaldi Archaeological Site

2010-08-11T23:26:00.000-07:00

A bit of history via Lauren Axelrod:

The Chateau Grimaldi, constructed during the 12th century, acted as a fortress and was raised on the foundations of what was once the Greek town of Antipolis. The Chateau Grimaldi later became the residence of the Bishops of Antibes and the studio of famous artist Pablo Picasso.

Around 1383, Luc and Marc Grimaldi from Monaco, crossbowmen in the army of Queen Jeanne of Navarre, were given Chateau Grimaldi, as well as the land surrounding the fortress as a private estate. The Chateau Grimaldi remained a stronghold of the Grimaldi family until 1608. At that time, Henri VI purchased the town, ... From: Musee Picasso's At Chateau Grimaldi Archaeological Site

Top 12 Ridiculous Baby Products

2010-08-11T05:19:00.000-07:00

A list of the top 12 ridiculous, useless, and absurd baby products.

Potty Mitts

Three words- wash those hands. Parents are becoming so lazy. It is easier to mitt a child up to avoid germs, then to actually teach the child hand washing skills. Just wash your kids hands after trips to the bathroom and save some money and time.

Find the complete list of the 12 most ridiculous baby products: http://purpleslinky.com/humor/top-12-ridiculous-baby-products/#ixzz0wIbgAlyw

The Dangers of Colon Cleansing | HealthMad

2010-08-09T10:26:00.000-07:00

The Dangers of Colon Cleansing | HealthMad

In the late 90’s the idea slowly started to resurface. With celebrity usage, colon cleansing has gained popularity once again. However, you should keep in mind that the celebrity endorsements and manufacturer claims do not require FDA verification or supporting evidence.Read the dangers associated with colon cleansing!

Illegal Immigrant Kills Nun After Evading Deportation Multiple Times | Newsflavor

2010-08-07T11:08:00.000-07:00

Illegal Immigrant Kills Nun After Evading Deportation Multiple Times | Newsflavor

Twenty-three-year-old Carlos Martinelly Montano, a Bolivian native, was arrested at least twice on charges of drunk driving. According to Virginia police, he has also had multiple arrests for other traffic related offenses. Montano had been turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on at least one of the offenses. Virginia authorities expected Montano to be deported. Montano was instead released back into the community, where he killed a nun while driving drunk.

What You Don't Know About Dietary Supplements

2010-08-05T20:34:00.000-07:00

According to Consumer Reports, many fashionable dietary supplements claiming to be natural actually contain ingredients that can cause cancer and heart, liver, and kidney damage. Manufacturers and retailers sell and promote the products without hesitation because Americans are spending billions of dollars yearly on them. The Nutrition Business Journal claims that the “supplement market” was worth $26.7 billion dollars in 2009.
There are over 54,000 dietary supplements in the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. Yet, only a third have any scientifically supported evidence related to a safety level and effectiveness. Supplements coming from factories in China are not even inspected by the FDA.

Dog Saves His Owner’s Life by Chewing Off His Toe | The Real Owner

2010-08-04T23:33:00.000-07:00

Dog Saves His Owner’s Life by Chewing Off His Toe | The Real Owner