Captured by the Associated Content Blog

I think this post just goes to show that Associated Content is listening to their readers and writers. Sure every site has it’s own wrenches in the system but I really like the addition of a blog.

If your looking for a place to get ideas, write, and network, then Associated Content is the place. AC offers tutorials on everything from SEO, Keyword Popularity, to using writing prompts. Even someone who has been with them for two years goes back for tutorial refreshers.

Don’t forget to check out the AC blog. I just read two great scary stories for Halloween. The blog is also a great place to connect with other bloggers and AC members. At times you can find a contest or two. Yup, there are ways that you can earn recognition and money. You just have to keep your eye out for it.

Introducing Ghost Adventures

It looks like paranormal research fans are going to have their fill and I think I like it. The Travel channel will now be airing Ghost Adventures. What is that now? Five paranormal shows on cable networks? Let’s see there’s Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters International, Most Haunted, Paranormal State, and Ghost Adventures.

Of course once in a while Destination Truth investigates places that are claimed to be haunted. I look forward to watching all of the investigations take place. I really hope that Ghost Adventures, Paranormal State, and Most haunted learn from the Sci-Fi channel. Full episodes of all these shows would be great. I personally don’t mind sitting through the online commercials.

Along with my own research I’ve got a full plate. That’s a good thing because I like to keep busy.

Sam and Dean go B/W on CW

It’s another episode of the Winchester brothers. Same and Dean head to Pennsylvania to track down a story of a vampire. That’s right it’s not demon dogs, evil witches, and hell bent demons this week.

CW really should have saved this episode for the day before Halloween. Viewers took a flash back to the late 30’s when evil lurked around as Vampires, Werewolves, and Mummies. Of course minus the HD that we have today.

I really hope that this show doesn’t end any time soon. I just have this nasty feeling though that in the end they are going to pit brother against brother.

Oh and if you don’t get Sam and Dean’s reference to Porky’s II. Check this out.

Blinded by ghost

O.K. I’m not really going blind. Just been sitting in front of this computer screen since 6 a.m doing paranormal research. Plus I had some assignments that I needed to get finished before the deadline.

It’s amazing to me how some people will make up stories just to have a haunting in their neighborhood. I see it this way, ghosts are three things to me. Residual hauntings, Intillectual hauntings, or nasty buggers that just want to get a rise out of you.

Why would you want to encourage the latter.

Oh by the way I’m doing an article about hauntings in San Jose, California. If anyone wants to tell me about things that have happened to you personally. I’d love to listen to them.

Though I won’t be doing any of the kind if the economy doesn’t start to pick up and the job market doesn’t start to get better.  I can’t believe that my Xbox and games aren’t selling on Ebay like hot cakes.

A person would think that for less than $50 people would start picking them up. Especially since I just played it a week ago.

Heck maybe someone will trade it and 12 games for an EVP recorder.

Calculations of Associated Content

Now that I have settled on a few social networks to deal with. I’m actually wondering if someone could make a living off of writing. I’m definately not a problogger or accomplished writter but I do have twenty six years of wisdom. Well, I wouldn’t call it wisdom but it’s twenty six years of life experiences.

I’m sure I could put twenty six years of life experiences into words to help fellow readers and writers on Associated Content. Plus I just realized that I had started a book and need to continue it on Associated Content. You can read the beginning page.

Anyways, to make a meager income I would need to have nearly 63,000 views each month. This of course can be done several ways. There is a possibility that this can be done since there are 16,000 people on Associated Content.

• Having 378 visitors on the 165 posts that I have made each month.
• Writing 2100 articles and having one visitor to each article each day.
• Any variation to obtain 63000 page views each month.

If every single member visited one of my 165 posts then there could be an income of $4220.00 Of course this is only dreaming. The best thing that I look forward to is networking with all the writers and readers. The chance to share experiences, creativeness, and banter. That’s really what life is all about.

2010 Blog Olympics

I wasn’t really able to prepare for this years Summer Olympics. Though I really would like to organize a Blog Olympics for Winter 2010. If your interested in providing a prize and or being on the judging committee please E-mail me for further details or leave a comment on Love Filled Shoes.

On average I can have anywhere between 300 – 1500 viewers each day. I think this would be a great way to talk about things we enjoy. We’ll be obtain links and traffic for our blogs. Plus I hope to have prizes for each day of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

McDonalds and Monopoly Game Piece #271

I told myself that I wasn’t going to play the game. The last time I did, I became very, very fat from the food. What can people say, a lot of McDonalds food has a high fat content. Thankfully all I have been picking up are large Ice teas and diet sodas.

So low and behold I have game piece #272 for $10,000. I can’t believe that I’m going to say this but I’ll split the money with someone who has piece #271. Of course I’ll split it 50/50 after taxes have been paid.

Associated Content & I

Associated Content and I are like two old friends. There are times when we have tiffs but it’s still a long standing relationship. I realized that in a month, I’ll be celebrating a two year old birthday with AC.

The major reason I started with Associated Content is because I was looking for a place to earn an income online. I had been writing my journals online since I was in my twenties and thought all that hard work needed a paycheck to go along with it.

What this relationship turned out to be was a place to foster ideas, communicate with others, and put creativity on paper. It the past two years I have

• Been distributed to college recruiters and various companies
• Published 162 articles and working on more
• Made the top 1000 out of 16K Content Producers

Check out some of the content that gets the most attention.

1. Room 1408
2. Freebies and Linden in Second Life
3. Child avatars in Second Life 
4. Does Jenny Craig Work
5. Winter Weddings – Warm & Snuggly Ideas For Winter Nuptials

If you have an urge to be creative with words or are just looking for a way to create a little extra income check out Associated Content. At one time I was able to earn a couple hundred extra dollars.

Becoming Independent

With the way the economy is today, I’m really considering becoming an Independent Contractor. Most people know us as work at home moms, entrepreneurs, and small business owners.

I hope that I’m ready for this because there is a lot of research and work ahead. Independent Contractors have to establish their own contract, produce flyers, produce business cards, set up advertising, speak with an income tax advisor and basicly hit the ground running.

The Pros:

• Establish your own schedule
• Set your own fee
• Work from home
• Business Tax Right Offs

The Cons:

• No hourly paycheck
• No medical and disability benefits
• Business costs
• Some companies may not bee keen to the idea

I’ve thought about taking assignments on The On Demand Global Workforce – oDesk. This is a company that connects businesses with a workforce around the world. There are some positives and negatives about the site.

I like the fact that you can list every experience that a person has had in their life. Though the trend seems to be that people have to take assignments at low wages just to obtain feedback. I don’t mind doing that for a couple of assignments but not forever.

As usual most assignments seem to be in web development, software development, Networking, and Information Systems.

I knew I should have finished my degree in Computer Science. Oh well, hindsight is 20/20 and at the time I had to deal with family issues that kept me from school.

Have a fiesta garden

It’s hard sometimes being the person that cooks 90% of the time. It’s difficult to come up with healthy additions to the family meals. Low and behold my next inspiration was on the back of a Wishbone bottle.

To make a Fiesta Garden Salad you will need:

• Romaine Lettuce
• Jack Cheese
• Red Bell Peppers
• Green Onions
• Black Beans
• Corn kernels

Use any amount that you like or as little because I know that many may not like Red Bell Peppers. My M.J. doesn’t that’s for sure. If your looking for more ideas check out the Wishbone website.