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Attracting Readers

Posted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (2 days 1 hour ago.) Viewed 318 times.

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Aside from the average keys to being a successful writer, we must also remember the keys to being an online content provider. When I first started writing online, I didn't take it seriously; I was a blogger. But even being a blogger had its demands. I would find it overwhelming when certain topics pulled more discussion, and I had to interact more with my blogs.

Sometimes, I would have more than 100 hits on blogs of certain topics in just one day and I noticed the times I had more hits, were the days my ratings increased.

After monitoring the hits/ratings, I soon noticed the major contributing factor to the high number of visitors: participation.

Participation is the key to any successful writing; the reader must feel as if they are a part of what's being discussed. Personally, I have a very small amount of concern on matters that 'I am not a part of' ... a long story. When the reader of the content has the opportunity to express their opinion on what is being discussed, there is no doubt on having a healthy discussion.

To add better to what's already good, writing content that opens for more participation by asking a question is a hands-down victory for attracting readers. Including a question in your article will leave your readers with a decision ... thus, asking their opinion. Their participation.

I challenge myself, and my fellow writers to write in consideration of our readers (Not saying that anyone doesn't); I would like to know what my readers would do, if faced with certain situations in everyday life. Being a columnist, I feel my position as a content provider is to not only inform, entertain, and/or educate my readers. But to share information with them, and in turn have them to share with other readers.

This challenge comes in the form of a submission, as a collection in reference to successful writing; attracting readers is the most contributing factor to successful writing online.

This will be my last submission with the column as "The Walking Library" ... upcoming new column title, next week (smile). I look forward to having many discussions with my readers, supporters, family and friends.

~Stay Blessed

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What's On Your Desktop?

Posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 (9 days 2 hours ago.) Viewed 1,245 times.

Whenever I start-up my computer, I think of the Capital One commercial slogan, "What's In Your Wallet". The reason being, it's just as important to have the essentials on your computer's desktop, as it is to have a Capital One card in your wallet. Why you ask? Well, for one, your desktop is like the first impression of you.

Having a desktop fuller (with more icons) than your actual closet is a no-no. That shows clutter, and of course a sense of being overloaded. All of these programs on your desktop are holding up process, and progress.

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Imagine starting up your computer, and having to wait nearly thirty minutes for everything to run its start-up process; with certain programs, you will have to wait until it has finished starting up before another start-up program can begin. A perfect example is if you have an anti-virus program running along with another security program. Not saying that there are too many programs for security, because you can never have enough security, nor security programs. But, let's take a look at the other programs you have installed to be launched at start-up:

Yahoo! Messenger; Music Players; iTunes ... the list could definitely go on, but I don't have the time or space. But, I'm sure you get the idea. I used to have fits as my computer slowly went through its start-up programs. I got smart and decided to go into my control panel, and start disabling some programs to start-up when I started my computer. Amazingly, the computer did run a bit faster.

Do you really need the icons that are on your desktop? I mean, really. How often do you return to that file that you saved to your desktop for a particular reason ... and, the reason not being to store it forever. I have sat in front of other people's computers, and wondered how they can even find what they are looking for, when they have more than 15-20 icons/shortcuts on their desktops.

I make a rule to only apply shortcuts and icons for my general office needs: my writing tools, work stations, and of course my financial business for the office. I also have the essentials for composing pages, videos, and/or photo jobs. I'm sure there aren't many who are like me, when it comes to keeping the shortcuts and icons categorized. Yes, I keep everything all together: my tools for photo jobs are all in a row, then my work stations are located together, and so on.

Keeping your shortcuts and/or icons down to a minimum, will allow your beautiful wallpaper, desktop background to be seen, among other things. But, the best thing is being able to start-up your computer, and get to work ... and, quickly!

I submit this as a collection in reference to computer maintenance; your desktop tells alot about you. So, tell me, "What's On Your Desktop?"

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Cracker Soup

Posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 (9 days 3 hours ago.) Viewed 16 times.

Yes, you read it right ... Cracker Soup, ladies and gentlemen. This has been my meal for nearly a week now; seemingly, because I cannot chew. I don't wish to go off into my long story about my toothache, nor do I want to drill on the sad subject of not being able to do the one thing I truly take pride in.

It all started last week, I needed to eat something in order to take my pain medications ... what to eat? I stood in front of my cupboards and refrigerator, hoping for something to jump out at me. No luck. So, I had to put my thinking cap on. Not just any cap, but a healthy thinking cap. Eureka! I figured that chicken broth was my safest bet. But, how on earth would chicken broth fill me up? That's when I concocted this recipe I'm sharing with you:

Cracker Soup

saltine crackers

chicken broth

microwave

First, crumble saltine crackers (as many as you wish) into a small bowl. Once you have crumbled the crackers, pour chicken broth over the crumbled crackers. Next, put bowl of crumbled crackers and broth into the microwave, Heat on high for at least one minute. Remove the bowl, and stir the mixture. Be sure to blend mixture well, and then enjoy!

This recipe is shared for the many people who may not be able to chew, or may need to take medication and cannot eat a full course breakfast, or any other kind of meal.

Who would have ever thought of making a meal out of crumbled crackers and chicken broth? Definitely not me, but it sure has been added to my recipe book!

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Facebook Resumes

Posted Thursday, October 29, 2009 (22 days 10 hours ago.) Viewed 32 times.

This article submission is pointed to people who have the strangest desire to put "all" of their personal information on Facebook. Of course the friend site is a great way to stay in touch with your friends, family, co-workers, and classmates. But, it's also a way for employers to research job candidates, and active employees as well. So, please be aware of what you are putting on your facebook profile, and/or wall.

The news, and other outlets are filled with reports of how employers are now looking into potential employees (as well as active employees), by using their email addresses to find them on Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, and other personal friend sites.

Imagine wanting, or even needing a job to find out you were rejected because of what you have on your Facebook page, or the pictures in your Myspace photos; it's even worst to be rejected because of a picture you were tagged in. Being tagged in a photo doesn't neccessarily mean that you agree to having the photo in your photos. But it does show up under your photos, and this can be a red line through your chances of getting a job. I have had photos tagged to my name on Facebook, that weren't even pictures of me, but whomever tagged me, felt that I should see the picture. Not many people know that you can "un-tag" yourself in these photos, and they will disappear from your profile. This is the very thing that has people in hot water, or hurts their chances of having a 'clean' profile.

There are certain things that are okay for you and your friends to share. But, it's another thing to have information on your profile that you are not willing to share with the public ... in that case, don't share it at all or as soon as you and your friends enjoy a good laugh, delete the information, photos, videos or links.

As hard as it is for many to obtain a job, it's even harder for employers to screen potential employees. This does not mean that I support employers using friend site profiles to get a closer look at the potential employee. But I do understand the reasons behind the screening, and that's why I try to keep it clean on most of my profiles ... note, I said "most".

But, a word to the wise, and maybe not so wise: If you are planning to look for employment, try using a different email address. One that is not linked to your personal sites; keep in mind of employers using sites such as Myspace and Facebook, and keep it clean. But, if you are anything like me, you will learn to practice what I call, "Smart Internet Usage"; remebering that everything you put online, is worldwide! If you don't wish for the whole world to know, then don't put it out there.

Happy Interneting, and Halloween

I wanted to share a picture of Bertha, our family Carved Pumpkin:

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Losing Virginity

Posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 (23 days 7 hours ago.) Viewed 49 times.

I know this may seem as a touchy subject, and it may be a bit personal for some. But, this subject is an important subject to bring up considering your child has, or will lose their virginity to their babysitter, or one of your friends.

It all started when I came up with a way of getting to know more about my mates; I would ask them how did they lose their virginity, and most of them replied, "With my babysitter, or an older lady that was a friend of my parents."

After several of the same responses (over a course of years), I became curious of how [males] others "lost" their virginity. My journalistic hat was on my head before I realized it, and I would ask my male friends about their "first time". The responses were overwhelming, and might I add - mouth-dropping. At first.

While on myspace, friends and I started to blog on the subject one day, and the conversation grew more astounding as the responses overloaded the blog. It turned out to be a three page thread on the subject; the men on the blog seen it as "no biggie" that they had experienced their first time with an 'older' female, and the females had shared average experiences, being that of a boy her own age. It was very few [females] that had been led into sexual experience by their babysitter.

So, perhaps the issue lies within older females, and female babysitters. Somehow, I have to stand ground because I was a professionally Nanny before my Journalist career started, and I have never even imagined having sex with someone I was babysitting. Yikes! To me, it seems disgusting to want to have sex with a child. Of course, many may say that the babysitter is just a child as well. But, I still say that holding a position of a "babysitter", gives that person the role of an adult; i.e. you are babysitting ... get it?

The first time should be a special one, and shared by someone close to your age. Of course, this is my opinion, and it may be shared by others. But, I don't want my opinions to be at the forefront of this submission, I want to point out that there are things going on in your home when you are away ... feeling secure that your children are in good hands, when in fact the very secure hands you left your child in care of, are the same hands exploring the child's body.

This subject has me filled with questions: Could the experience scar the young child in future sexual experiences? Is it possible that having your first sexual experience with an older person, more than likely shape your dating style/taste? Of course, I have a long list of questions, but I shall not ask them all here in my submission.

But, I do have one, ultimate question to ask my readers: Isn't this against the law? To have your child's innocence stripped by someone like a babysitter? Well, if it is a law that is, and can be broken, why aren't there more parents filing claims? Could it be the fact that your children are not sharing their "new" experience with you? Just imagine your young son being excited about losing his virginity to an older female, and not wanting to be embarrassed by sharing his 'experience' with his Mother ... kind of like Catch 22, right? Right. Regardless, talk to your children, and find out what is going on in their lives. At home, and away from home.

A child should feel more comfortable talking to their parents rather than anyone else. How often does your child tell you about whats going on in their lives?

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