Check frequently asked questions about Internet marketing
Open Question: Where on the internet is the best place for marketing ebook?
I have some ebooks that I want to sell, but I have the problem of how and where do i sell them on the internet. Where they can pay instantly and directly to my paypal account or my liberty reserve account. Sometime like a free internet market place. Where you don't have to pay any commission.
9 Mar 2010, 5:50 am | click here to view more
Open Question: Why do so many people come to yahoo answers for reptile info, instead of putting in the effort of research?
They obviously have access to the internet, hence coming here, and with the vast wealth of knowledge available from breeders, collectors, and fanatics who have created websites, why be so friggin' lazy? I mean seriously, you would of thought they might have done every this research BEFORE acquiring the reptile. I've kept everything from ball pythons to retics, to iguanas, and never even dreamed of bring one home before i knew exactly what i was getting into, had a proper set up, etc etc. People do realize that it's this impulse reptile buying that is ruining the market, congress is seriously trying to outlaw the trade of reptiles because of people like that. arrive the hell on people!!! For real, this animals are kittens and puppies!! Do your G-D homework. *note i meant to type "this animals are NOT kittens and puppies". thank ya
9 Mar 2010, 4:51 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: Apple iPod Touch, Rock Question, JB and Firmware Question?
OK... So my iPod Touch broke the other day (don't spray Windex directly on the device screen btw). I've tried repairing it by opening it up and keeping it in a bowl of rice to no avail. So I'm now in the market for a new iPod Touch. Unfortunately, Apple has the lame 3.1.3 software out on every of their new devices now to eliminate JB-ing. If I were to buy a brand new device with 3.1.3 software, would I be able to successfully downgrade to 3.1.2 and JB? I've read on the internet that you can no longer do this because "Apple is not signing 3.1.2 firmware anymore." Another option for me is to buy a device off of eBay in New or Used condition with the 3.1.2 firmware already on it. If Apple is no longer signing 3.1.2 firmware, could this option still work for me? Finally, if both of those options fail it is possible that I MIGHT have a back-up stored in Rock, but I don't know a lot about Rock's back-up system. What exactly does it back-up (besides a list of downloaded apps)? How can I know if I do have a back-up? Thanks. I can add more details, just ask. I appreciate any help I can receive! OK. Well I was just thinking, "How are you going to access Rock without JBing first?" lol. Would there be a way to access a Rock back-up without JBing? Or would I even need to? I'm thinking now it must be just a back-up of apps and settings. But feel free to correct me! Oh ya, and my difficult-disk steer on my computer recently failed after six years - just in time for my iPod Touch to die on me as well - so unless I receive extremely lucky enough to recover lost data, I have no access to software files. :/ EDIT: Why doesn't Y! Answers just receive an edit option... ANYWAY, it just occured to me that I have used my iPod on other computers, including the one I'm on now, so I actually might have keys needed on this computer?
9 Mar 2010, 3:37 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: Which of the following is NOT a trend affecting marketing strategy planning in the area of international?
marketing? A. more attention to exporting by tiny companies B. decreasing role of airfreight C. tensions between have and have not cultures. D. Global communication over the internet. Please don't tell me to do my possess homework. If I knew the answer I wouldn't be asking for help!
9 Mar 2010, 11:29 am | click here to view more
Open Question: Any Free website or source on internet for reasonably accurate stock market predictions?
Hi, i wanted to know about free stock market forecast website or research or pre-market analysis on US Stock market with reasonable accuracy. Am i asking too much?
8 Mar 2010, 9:05 am | click here to view more
Open Question: Russ Berrie Bears From The Past(i can't find a teddy bear i had as a child)?
I have looked for years for a teddy bear and a raccoon and dog. I am mainly looking for the bear i believe its a Russ Berrie Bear. Maybe one of the (From The Past) bears il leave a link of one that looks about the same. The one i'm looking for has plaid on its feet and i think a ribbon abound its neck the same it says old fashion teddy on one of its feet i think its left foot i had this bear in the 80s and think it may have been new then. my mom sold every 3 of these for a quarter each at a garage sale when i was a kid and i loved them and wanted to receive them for my little girl shes coming up on 2 and i think she would adore them to. If you need any more info il try my best http://www.tableandhome.com/prodijhdd I have to ask this again because someone left a stupid answer like check a flee market when obviously iv search every over the internet and wanted an answer like yes your looking for this bear :)
8 Mar 2010, 7:05 am | click here to view more
Open Question: CASE 2: MARKETING STRATEGY?
Rachel was quickly hired out of the university during the dot-com boom to a company of 100 employees that ran an innovative social networking website. She was immediately put in charge of email communication to customers-both existing and potential. Rachel handled every online contact with existing users and was asked to market to these existing online community members via email. But she struggled with finding a balance of the right amount of marketing. With Internet competition growing everyday within the social networking websites, these users had plenty of alternatives. Flooding their email inboxes, she thought, wasn't the best way to attract them. Unfortunately, Rachel's boss had a different approach. The VP for Marketing wanted results – he wanted existing customers to upgrade their networking packages and follow through on advertisements. He told Rachel to be as aggressive as possible with her email campaigns. Rachel found subtle alternatives to the mass emails. She developed links on the company website to advertisements, but she was not getting the results her boss demanded. One day when Rachel arrived at the office, her boss said he had a brilliant idea. He said that everybody knew someone named Cindy Anderson, so they could send emails to their users from that name to trick them into opening the email, which would display a link to their website. What is you moral evaluation? Is there any ethical dilemma that Rachel faced? If you were Rachel, what is your moral disposition? Justify your answer.
8 Mar 2010, 6:42 am | click here to view more
Open Question: Age 22 and struggling to find financial independence, only thing I can afford is a gun for suicide, help?
Um... I'm 22 and I live with my Mom. During ages 19-22, I wasted time getting a two year degree that hasn't helped me at every in the job market. I recently quit a job that made me very unhappy (computer programming), and I'm currently unemployed. I've been looking for work not related to computers. Unfortunately, with my skills and worthless two year degree, I wish to make $10/hr. I haven't gotten any leads in two months of searching. I liked the idea of continuing my higher education, but I'd have to take out loans and I'll never be able to pay them off with my future career (psychotherapy). So I'm pretty much stuck trying to build financial independence by delivering pizzas. The greatest insult is that my career of choice (one that makes me a lot of money ((internet poker))), is severely punished by current tax laws. It may even be illegal. So, my source of income is pretty much invalid -- I need to do something else. So, what the fuck am I supposed to do at age 22? I'd rather work for $10/hr than blow my head off, but even that isn't an option right now. College isn't an option either. Basically, I'm stuck living with my Mom. I can't even afford to buy bread, butter, or a pair of shoes. The only thing I can really afford is a gun and some ammo. Please help? I'm sure most of your answers will be an insulting "receive a job". Yea, I'm doing that, and it's getting me nowhere.
8 Mar 2010, 5:40 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Are there free or low cost ways to advertise my website marketing campaign?
Home-based internet business
8 Mar 2010, 5:00 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: My brother is planning to fetch business through internet marketing, can anyone suggest him which company w?
My brother is planning to fetch business through internet marketing, can anyone suggest him which company will be the best to pick for?
8 Mar 2010, 4:58 am | click here to view more
Open Question: litreature on internet marketing?
litreature review on internet marketing
8 Mar 2010, 4:28 am | click here to view more
Open Question: Will you suggest me any internet marketing company which can create blogs in reasonable cost?
Will you suggest me any internet marketing company which can create blogs in reasonable cost?
8 Mar 2010, 4:14 am | click here to view more
Open Question: Tor + flash drive = winner?
Yes, I am asking a question about bypassing my school's internet filter (St. Bernard iPrism). Please read the following if you intend to answer my question: -No, I do not plan to bypass so I can access MySpace/Facebook/etc. Spare me the lecture, please. -Yes, I do understand the consequences if I receive caught. -No, I do not want to use a web proxy. Do not give me a link to "the newest proxy" that works. iPrism employs one of the most advanced web filtering technologies on the market, and your cheap web proxy will be blocked within days. I intend to use this to further my ability of writing essays at school. Specifically - while iPrism is advanced, it's also overzealous. It sometimes blocks sites that are completely legit, and some of the sites contain vital information for essays, research papers, etc. Also: have you ever tried to print a picture for a poster, or maybe find an image for your PowerPoint presentation at school? You can't when your school's proxy software blocks Image Searching, and most every images, period. On to my question (and it's a simple one, too!): If I install the Tor browser package onto my flash steer, and boot it at school, will I be able to circumvent this ridiculous censorship and finally receive some work done? Best answer gets a prompt choice, and your points. And may I say, Thank you very much for the help. :)
8 Mar 2010, 3:30 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: Hard time choosing were too live in California (College Student)?
Mobile Estate Home (Not the home cars those ones build from wood its basically a cheap home) in Rowland Heights right next too the golf practice area, markets and such. They basically put a wall up.. so i have my possess private unit .. 1 Bed.. 3/4 bath and tiny living area no kitchen.. for around 560 a month full utilites including directv and internet... Its very clean area... but my parents hate it becuz i would be living in a mobile home. Full of asians here. Or go to Downtown LA (a bit dirty) For a nice size single room with kitchen and bath. for 650 no utlitles included but no parking... Only road... Nothing against blacks or mexican but im scared i would receive mugged or something or someone jack my car (Im asian and just 18). Which one?? my parents dislike the fact i would be living in the mobile place :/ but its alot cheaper and nicer area
8 Mar 2010, 1:49 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Should I shut down my low producing Internet business?
Been online for a little less than two years. It's a clothing store, and I think with a little work on marketing it could bring in some cash. But for now, I have probably spent $2000 and earned $1000. I have done Adwords but end up spending more than it brings in. I don't have a lot of time to work the site. I am thinking of shutting it down. Thoughts???
8 Mar 2010, 10:59 am | click here to view more
Open Question: Any advice on an effective way to market HP server hardware to end customers (e.g. internet, press ..)?
I am trying to capture Best Practices on how to market HP servers and become an authorized HP reseller. Additional questions: I would like to know the support plan of HP hardware resellers, e.g. 24/7, email, phone... Do resellers have a leasing program? If so, who retains the title? Advice is much appreciated.
8 Mar 2010, 10:45 am | click here to view more
Open Question: Where can I find the key to Dong Huo's Treasure Cove On The Sims 3?
i believe i have searched the whole temple below the market place, as well as the internet for this answer! I have no idea where i can find the key to Dong Huo's Treasure Cove, can you PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!
7 Mar 2010, 9:25 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Where do I get the Borderlands Expansion packs for XBOX 360?
I don't have live so i cant download it from the market place. Do i have to bring my difficult steer to a friends home who has live and download it that way? Preferably, Is there a disk that I can buy from someplace on the internet?
7 Mar 2010, 8:48 am | click here to view more
Open Question: What is the best analytics best practice for 2010 and beyond?
Hello we are a new start up and we want to be sure we have implemented the best analytics and measurement tools available to us for internet marketing. We have google analytics and yahoo statistics. We want to receive the best experience and at the same time isolate every of our exposure points for improvements. We want our customer experience to be fun friendly and enticing. Can you please help us ensure we are successful and aware of every possibility by letting us know which best practices are most important and relevant to todays market and beyond.
7 Mar 2010, 6:41 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: Droid Eris Questions???/?
How arrive when i try to go onto the market it always says there's a network mistake and how do you receive the internet to speed up, also when i download apps they sometimes won't even work. Thanks :)
7 Mar 2010, 2:14 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: Best name for tourist company in Barcelona, Spain?
Hi, every! What's in your opinion is the best name for a company accepting incoming tourists in Barcelona, Spain? We will organize every sorts of activities for groups and individuals who are coming to Barcelona, for this we will strongly market ourselves in Internet. Any suggestions would be highly appreciate, the best one will receive highest points, guaranteed. Thank you, Vadim
7 Mar 2010, 1:51 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: All in one Internet Marketing Service for my Small Business?
I have a Bed and Breakfast and I also make stained glass, but my adwords campaigns are losing serious money. Is there any company I can pay a monthy fee and they will guarantee so many - Backlinks Leads Website Visitors I have loked at a few, but they are WAY too expensive for my budget. I have no idea about the web, but I do know there is business to be had.
7 Mar 2010, 11:54 am | click here to view more
Open Question: What netbooks, currently on market for sale, have 1366 by 768 screen resolution?
Hey internet users! Im saving to buy a Netbook and have been doing alot of research. Doing research I found netbooks with 1366 by 768 resolution being the best suited for me... I'm kindly asking if anyone knows a list of netbooks with this screen feature as I only want to buy a netbook that has it. Thanks! =)
7 Mar 2010, 11:41 am | click here to view more
Open Question: Which company markets computer products over the Internet better? and why?
6 Mar 2010, 7:32 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: WHY? Because i am different?
I need your help guys In real life I am an educated man I am 30 I have a masters in marketing and a manager of a retail store, I don’t have any pal in life but I have my family that I adore brother sister dad and mom this is every I have in this life…am so friendly I am very calm man I never hurt any one during those 30 years…. I adore photography internet design etc…am not talkative at every and I like staying alone I adore it The problem is when I am in the gym or in a social event people make me feel that I am wrong or different, and that humiliate me and hurts me please tell me what to do?and what to tell them to close up?
6 Mar 2010, 6:28 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Because I am different?
I need your help guys In real life I am an educated man I am 30 I have a masters in marketing and a manager of a retail store, I don’t have any pal in life but I have my family that I adore brother sister dad and mom this is every I have in this life…am so friendly I am very calm man I never hurt any one during those 30 years…. I adore photography internet design etc…am not talkative at every and I like staying alone I adore it The problem is when I am in the gym or in a social event people make me feel that I am wrong or different, and that humiliate me and hurts me please tell me what to do?
6 Mar 2010, 6:19 am | click here to view more
Open Question: Need help in choosing a topic for Statistics group presentation ?
Need help in chosing a statistics presentation topic that doenst involve Marketing . It must be interesting and challenging as well. I will have to make 10 questiions out of it . So if it is a topic from the internet then it must have data that i can receive from the internet.
6 Mar 2010, 3:35 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: ACN Is it a scam. How many people actually lose money by joining?
Its a marketing company that is endorsed by Donald Trump that sells phones and internet access along with unlimited opportunities for wealth. Most of the people i have talked to about it have horror stories about needy technology and bad service.
6 Mar 2010, 1:59 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: I need your honest opinion about this job description?
Alright, so i am writing my resume and i want this one job description to be perfect since i am submitting this resume to time warner...which is exactly what i did at my old job (internet tech support) please be honest! I want this to be perfect! i do not like the first or last paragraph, any suggestions? thanks so much! and yes i will have the paragraphs formatted properly when i submit my resume. thanks! There were many responsibilities associated with this job. We had a big customer base mainly consisting of customers in the Southern California Market. My main role was making my customers glad by taking the appropriate steps to receive their internet up and running. This job required knowledge of computers, Basic Modem/Router knowledge, looking at modem signal levels, Assisting customers with checking the wired connections on the modem and the router, By-passing the router, Checking IP address and TCP/IP settings, Releasing and renewing IP address if necessary, Checking drivers, Web-Based Email, Pinging the IP, Third Party email programs such as: Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Mail and Mac Mail. I also did a lot of multi-tasking with work related programs such as: INav, Polaris, ICOMS, Notemaker, and CHSI Tools for checking the status of email addresses. I was required to notate every single account while i was troubleshooting with my customer, and using the work related programs to better assist them. If we have done everything possible to fix their internet with no success, we would use ICOMS to set up an appointment for a field technician to arrive to the customer's home.
6 Mar 2010, 1:04 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Why do so many liberals want socialism when a simple glimpse at history shows?
free market capitalism made us the most prosperous country on the planet. We did not have a welfare state and a massive federal government when we acquired our wealth. This does not take a "degree" or an "education" to figure out. Just open a book or a U.S. history link on the internet
6 Mar 2010, 12:25 am | click here to view more
Open Question: if you work in human resources can you help! if not can someone help me?
Scenario: Congratulations! You recently signed on as the Vice President of Human Resources at Auction-Off.com, a start-up company that provides appraisals and auctions of antiques and other items, every entirely online.
The company has hired 75 employees, including appraisers, Web developers, network engineers, accounting staff, and also sales, marketing, human resources, client services, and technical support teams. Auction-Off.com selected employees who are action-oriented, innovative, adaptive, extroverted, and demonstrate occupational expertise.
The Auction-Off.com mission and goals are:
Mission
Our mission is to use the Internet to provide accurate appraisals and competitive auctions to a global market and consistently deliver quick, customer-centered results.
Goals
•Implement a Web-based appraisal and auction site that our customers will want to use.
•Maintain responsive and friendly customer service options that will encourage repeat business.
•Promote Auction-Off.com within existing auction and antique markets in a way that compliments traditional auction businesses.
•Create a management structure that supports profitable achievement of the mission and employee success.
The company has a tiny budget for employee programs, and operates in a very informal and quick-paced fashion. Auction-Off.com has asked you to design their employee involvement and recognition programs.
Employee Involvement Program
Formulate an employee involvement program that will engage and inspire Auction-Off.com employees. You may pick among four types of programs: participative management, representative participation, quality circles, or employee stock ownership plans. Explain why you selected the program you did, and how you think it will benefit Auction-Off.com and its employees.
Program Description:
6 Mar 2010, 11:40 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: What is a creative and feasible new product idea that hasn't been created before?
Our group in a Marketing Principles course must arrive up with a product idea and implement a Marketing Mix of Product, Price, Place, and Promotion for the given product. We thought we'd turn to the internet for the ultimate think tank as to what people would want, need, and value.
5 Mar 2010, 9:42 am | click here to view more
Voting Question: What is a creative idea for a feasible product that hasn't been created before?
I'm in a Marketing Principles class, and thought I'd turn to the internet as the ultimate think tank for what people want, need, and value. Please provide some suggestions.
5 Mar 2010, 9:40 am | click here to view more
Voting Question: Have you or anyone you know ever won something off of bidcactus?
If you aren't familiar with bidcactus, it is a real time auction site. I thought "how can they make money off of the auction items if they sell them for way below the market price" - a few of my friends had the same question. We every felt something "just isn't right". I finally signed up for this place and wasted $20.00 so I could feel it out. (One must bid at this place in order to receive the full affect of what I mean). I kept bidding and bidding and bidding. Someone would always outbid me. As soon as I stopped, it seemed that everyone else stopped too. It would be so easy to write a program that would pretend there are other people bidding, so they could suck up your money. every I have been through in the past and seen on the Internet, I no longer believe anything - especially if it is too good to be true...it usually is...or there is a catch. I will even doubt an answer to this question because if someone who is affiliated with that website sees this, they might answer my question with a "why yes I have won many things off of this site. It is a great site to buy things for cheap!" One last thing I almost forgot - I was doing this in the middle of the night when it is supposed to be easier to win due to less people.
5 Mar 2010, 9:00 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Perfectly Competitive Market Scenario?
In a tiny town, there are two providers of broadband Internet access: a cable company and the phone company. The internet access offered by both providers is the same speed. My options are that it is not a competitive market because: a) there are only a few sellers, b) there is no free entry, or c) it's not a standard product. I was going to go with a) there are only a few sellers, but I am not sure if it should be that there is no free entry... someone please help.
5 Mar 2010, 8:09 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: I need a website that has free downloadable internet marketing ebooks?
I need a website that has free internet marketing ebooks that I can add to my website. They must have substance, and be helpful. I'm not going to post an ebook full of ads and promos on my site. I've used free-ebooks.net and web-source.com before, but I find them lacking in some categories that I offer. Thank you in advance website-help-from-ebooks.com
5 Mar 2010, 7:34 am | click here to view more
Voting Question: How can I found on yahoo or google finance history of market capitalization.?
Suppose I am researching a company (NZ). Netezza. I want to know how much was initial public offering (e.g., 500M) and how many subsequent offerigs there was (diluting or non-diluting). How can I do that? (using public internet, no extra subscription services)
5 Mar 2010, 7:29 am | click here to view more
Voting Question: Legit work while i travel with my husband?
I really would like to find something that isn't a scam and doesn't require licking envelopes, assembling products or mystery shopping that I can do while I travel with my husband. His job takes us every over and I sit in the RV every day surfing the internet, doing graphics for fun, and now I have resorted to playing games every the time. Is there anything out there that can be done while we travel? We never know how long he will be at a certain job so I would need something that I could do via internet typing, tech, etc. I don't expect to make six figures but it sure would be nice to make some real money. I don't have medical terminology but would receive it if there was a big market that isn't horribly competitive. I can type fairly quick and have taught myself to do graphics. Any suggestions that don't guide me to companies that want you to pay in before they "might" send you to a list of potential employers? I don't care how boring or tedious as long as it provides decent pay for the type of work. Open for any suggestions. Thanks!
5 Mar 2010, 6:01 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Question for NBA fans who cheer for a team not in their state?
I live in Chicago but i am a huge Heat fan. Where is the best internet site for watching out of market games (if u have a different trick for watching games plz tell me)
5 Mar 2010, 4:42 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: Can anyone tell me the best laptop on the market for £400 or less?
I need to buy a laptop for general home use and internet, but there are so many on the market. It must have windows 7 and a webcam as I have friends abroad. Thanks
5 Mar 2010, 3:48 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Pros and Cons of Apple or PC?
I am in the market for a new computer - laptop preferably for portability reasons. My main uses on a computer are email, social networking, Internet use, photo editing and digital scrapbooking. No gaming. There is the possibility of wanting it for video use in the future but not at the current time. I currently possess a PC, however I used MAC computers every through college so I am familiar with the use of both. My question is, what are the pros and cons of buying a MAC or PC?
5 Mar 2010, 3:47 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: Best laptop to cater for my needs...?
I'm looking for a new laptop because the one I have now seems to be falling to pieces. At the moment I possess a Toshiba portege (tablet pc type) and though I have tried looking I don't have any idea of what the computer jargon means. The new laptop needs to: -be portable (need to travel from uni in the UK to home in Belgium) -have a decent battery life -a LOT of memory (am seriously running out of it at the moment) -have a dvd and cd rewriter steer. and basically will be used for watching films, streaming from the internet listening to music, and (sometimes) doing some university work on :p so needs to be quite quick. I've already done a bit of research and do not like the acer's because of the trackpad and buttons. Which one out of the numerous laptops on the market would you advise?
5 Mar 2010, 3:38 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: My partner and I are planning a move to the Binghamton, NY area. I am looking for insight into the area...?
We would adore an insiders point of view on things like the schools, crime, safe communities for kids, and especially the job market there right now. I am also very interested in the GLBT community there. Have not been able to find much on the internet so curious if there even is one, particularly one with families? Thanks so much for any insight...
5 Mar 2010, 2:26 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: How do I start setting up a new internet business?
I have an idea for a completely new website that would I would like to contain articles, discussion boards and information for a niche (but big) section of society in the UK which currently has no such service. I envisage that a lot of the revenue will arrive through sponsorship and advertising. I think it is a brilliant and original idea, and my current job gives me excellent access and credibility to my potential market. My problem is that I know nothing about website design and maintenance (it will be a highly interactive site). Do I just approach random website designers or is there more of a science involved? Any advice will be gratefully received.
5 Mar 2010, 12:47 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: Is it legal to make a video that includes a clip of a site you don't own?
I want to make a video that shows my customers how to use another site. It would show the viewer what's there and how to navigate it, without showing enough content to substantially take away value from their site. I'm hoping it qualifies as "fair use" excerpting. I've seen videos published by "Internet marketing gurus" that show how to use other sites, e.g. FaceBook. Or do I need to receive permission first?
4 Mar 2010, 9:09 am | click here to view more
Voting Question: Is it legal to publish a video including a clip of a site you don't own?
I want to make a video that shows my customers how to use another site. It would show the viewer what's there and how to navigate it, without showing enough content to substantially take away value from their site. I'm hoping it qualifies as "fair use" excerpting. I've seen videos published by "Internet marketing gurus" that show how to use other sites, e.g. FaceBook. Or do I need to receive permission first?
4 Mar 2010, 7:56 am | click here to view more
Voting Question: What's a good netbook out in the market that's not too expensive?
I really want to buy a netbook, but I want one that's pretty decent priced valuably. I heard of acer, asus, and toshiba ones that are pretty cheap. Are those good enough? I'll mainly use it for internet purposes. wish someone can help I already have a laptop. I'm only using netbooks for surfing the web and to have it handy. I don't plan to use it for watching movies so a cd/dvd rom isn't really needed. wish someone can help me pick which netbooks are good!
4 Mar 2010, 7:12 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: Is it true that you can make a lot of money online?
I've read about affiliate marketing, others that I can't even understand and some don't suite me. Now I really need proof if you can make a lot of money on the Internet and I need to know who has really made it to the top. Please don't refer me to Mr. Bill Gates.
4 Mar 2010, 4:33 am | click here to view more
Voting Question: For the money, what is the BEST anti-virus program?
Help! I'm being plagued by viruses, phishing, spam and pop-ups. My Internet browsing and email programs have slowed to a crawl. I'm in the market for a good anti-virus program. I've looked a lot of them, but I don't know which one to trust. A few particulars: I'm running Windows XP and Mozilla Firefox is my browser. Here's hoping there's a really computer literate being out there who can help me. Thanks!
4 Mar 2010, 3:46 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: Does the Republican "Obama playbook" show the true side of Conservative politics?
Found Memo Reveals GOP Plan to Exploit Fear of Obama... In the blood sport of politics, you never want the other team to look your playbook -- especially if what's in it makes your fans look bad. A Republican National Committee fundraising presentation that hit the Internet Wednesday is just such a playbook. The 72-page document obtained by Politico's Ben Smith lays out a strategy to fan fears that President Barack Obama is moving the country toward socialism. The PowerPoint presentation uses the words "reactionary" and "ego-driven" on a page describing potential GOP donors. Another page, labeled "The bad Empire," includes the infamous "Obama Joker" poster and cartoon images likening home Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Cruella de Vil and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to Scooby-Doo. This slide from the RNC fundraising presentation cites "patriotic duty" as one motivation for donors, but also lists "fear," "reactionary," "access" and "ego."The presentation, delivered on Feb. 18 by RNC Finance Director Rob Bickhart at a party retreat in Florida, "lifts the curtain on the often-cynical terms of political marketing, displaying an air of disdain for the party's donors that is usually confined to the barroom conversations of political operatives," Smith wrote. The document came from a Democrat, who said a copy had been left at the hotel in Boca Grande that hosted the retreat, according to Politico. The GOP fundraising plan shows "the contempt that the party has for its donors," said The Atlantic's Marc Ambinder, who predicted Bickhart would be fired. "Massaging egos and trigger points and using psychological techniques like peer-to-peer pressure -- that's Fundraising 101. But you're not supposed to tell the donors -- or anyone -- that they're being manipulated," Ambinder noted. One of the few conservative commentators to touch the story so far questioned Ambinder's claim that donors are being manipulated. Citing the president's sinking approval ratings, Hot Air's Allahpundit said fear of Obama's agenda may well be "the key to big money" for the next election. However, the blogger acknowledged that "calling your donors 'reactionary' and 'ego-driven' isn't usually the quickest way to their wallets" and dismissed the bad Empire pictures as "stupid and amateurish." Americablog's John Aravosis singled out the image of Obama with his face painted white and the word "socialism" below. That alone, said Aravosis, deserves an apology directly to the president from RNC Chairman Michael Steele, an African-American. The presentation targets President Obama, home Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid with images even GOP supporters say are over the top. Steele, who's already having trouble with big donors, is also below flame for sending fundraising letters that resemble U.S. Census forms. Even before Politico's story hit the Web, the RNC sent an e-mail assuring supporters that Steele didn't know what was in the PowerPoint presentation and didn't attend the Florida meeting. "Fundraising documents are often controversial. Obviously, the chairman disagrees with the language and finds the use of such imagery to be unacceptable. It will not be used by the Republican National Committee -- in any capacity -- in the future," Communications Director Doug Heye wrote. "In many ways, the document is a parody of what liberals think conservatives are actually like," said The Daily Beast's Eric Alterman, who thought it went "far beyond any precedent for official party fundraising practices." "Uh-oh! Somebody found the playbook, and it's full of secret, bad GOP strategies that have been obvious to any human being who's watched any half-second of any news coverage at any point in the last 30 to 200 million years," he said. "Although the Scooby-Doo imagery is new, hadn't considered that yet." (Newell wasn't the only one struck by the strategic use of the goofy cartoon dog. From Firedoglake's David Dayen: "Whoever thought of comparing Harry Reid to Scooby-Doo, unlike 10 million Americans, draws a paycheck. That's the most I can say about that.") Salon's Alex Koppelman reported on one former RNC official who described the presentation as "ham-handed" and in "very needy taste" -- but not exactly unexpected, either. "Maybe I'm coming across as cynical, and I don't mean to be, but I guess from long years of doing this I'm not particularly shocked to look this," the ex-official told Salon. "I think that this is probably unfortunately a reflection of the state of political affairs today." Would adore to keep it shorter but it's just so difficult to exclude any detail of the unethical behavior of the Republican party. Sorry.
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