Which Fictional Character Are You?

By dculpepper 253 days ago from http://www.pureblogging.com

If literary theory has told us anything, it’s that the number of really original fictional characters out there is fairly small. Jack Sparrow is essentially Han Solo, who was essentially Robin Hood, who was essentially, I don’t know, Promethius or someone. And just like most fictional characters can be boiled down to a few basi

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How to Use Craigslist for Blog Promotion

By dculpepper 315 days ago from http://www.pureblogging.com

Because I live in San Francisco, I have used Craigslist for almost everything in my life. Searching through the classified ads on the site â€“ or posting ads of my own â€“ was how I got my apartment, my furniture and many of my friends. As a freelancer, Craigslist used to be one of the primary places I found my jobs. And Craigslist was also a too

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Zivity Founder Bares All

By dculpepper 327 days ago from http://www.seekaroo.com

Without a doubt, one of the most controversial startups of 2007 was Zivity. The site basically acts as a social networking venue for aspiring adult models by allowing the models to upload photos and build a following. Itâ€™s also one of the first adult sites to receive financial backing from Silicon Valley. Cyan Banister, a co-founder, reported

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Twitter Your Way to Freedom | Seekaroo

By dculpepper 333 days ago from http://www.seekaroo.com

Twitter â€“ the messaging application â€“ is taking the world by storm. So, whatâ€™s the big deal, you say? Instant Messaging is nothing new. Itâ€™s a way of connecting to friends, co-workers, family, or meeting new people. Popular applications include AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo, MSN, and others. Now, Twitter.com has come out to play and the world

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Seven Trendwatching Sites to Put You Ahead of the Game

By dculpepper 338 days ago from http://www.pureblogging.com

Finding a blog niche that is on the verge of rapid growth can be difficult, but itâ€™s not impossible if you know where to look. I did this years ago with flashed-based web video, when Google Video was new and YouTube didnâ€™t exist. That video blog now has more than 1,500 subscribers and I make a couple bucks from AdSense on it. But what are som

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Bad Writing Can Make You Look Good

By dculpepper 343 days ago from http://www.pureblogging.com

OK, maybe Iâ€™m just a snob. A bitter former English major. A latte-swilling, Prius-driving Left Coast elitist. But I see too many copywriters on the Web who could benefit from a remedial high school composition class. I see too many blog posts and SEO-driven pages that do little more than avoid black-hat practices. But hereâ€™s the thing: To me,

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