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Archive for September 2nd, 2007

Mark Steyn: There were two creeps in the men’s room

September 02nd, 2007 | Category: Politics

Mark Steyn column: on Sen Craig.

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Proof That Not All Anti-Immigration Arguments Are Racist

September 02nd, 2007 | Category: Politics

“I often object to the kinds of arguments that demonize others in order to both gain the emotional high ground and to ostracize the opponents on the other side of an issue. I don’t find such arguments conducive to honest and open intellectual debate. These meta-arguments are not made about the issue itself but are made about the motivations…”

On thing that has struck me as amusing is that its alleged to be racist to insist that immigration laws are adhered to but its fine to see the country needs illegals because the indigenous population is too lazy to do those jobs.

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Yer email lists

September 02nd, 2007 | Category: Technology

Sending out mailings needn’t be like a shot in the dark, randomly blasting at people and hoping they will follow the trail back to you. Its far more worthwhile and cost effective to target the right people with the right mailing. You want mailing lists that fit in with what you are trying to attract people to with the email. Some people might not approve but affective targeting of mass emails does have its affect.

Modern technology allows targeting and filtering of lists to a degree not imagined by the mass mailing inventors of the past. If you need this sort of service its pays to talk to people who know what the technology can do for you.

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Blogosphere Fooled by Fake $2,500 Contest

September 02nd, 2007 | Category: Politics

“I warned everyone that Ashwin Khanna’s $2,500 backlink contest was a total load of crap back when he started it. I’m not sure how many bloggers took my word for it, but from the looks of things, a lot of people took the bait and fell for this huge lie.” Repeat after me…if it looks too good to be true, it probably is…

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Word cheap…

September 02nd, 2007 | Category: Technology

Well that is if you can find a way to qaulify for the academic discount. Home schooling does work as well; which will please parents to who teach their children at home. The site is Costcaptain.com and they promise quick service. If you have a favourite student that is reaching the age where Word might be useful; they site offers handy gift certificates. Though I recommend you not use this for a birthday as they might not appreciate it; at that age.

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DIGG - Who would the WORLD elect for US President?

September 02nd, 2007 | Category: Politics

If the whole world had a chance to vote for the next US president who do you think they would vote.
Digg this, and vote for who you think should win (Even if it’s Ron Paul :-)

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