snowflake5

@snowflake5 (1579)

United States • Age 55

Joined myLot 20 years ago

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Definite Guide to Making Money by Blogging!

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 8 Sep 07

OK, I've seen lots of threads from people asking about how to do this, so I thought I'd do a long post about it. First of all, you need to set up a blog. I use Blogger, which is owned by Google - it's free and they don't have...

blogging

making money from blogging

money

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Making money through Photography

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 18 Jun 07

If you own a decent digital camera that takes sharp pictures, and are able to take good photos, you might consider submitting photos to the online photo libraries to earn some money. They usually want photos with a high number of...

money

online photo libraries

photography

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Freelance Writing

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 23 Apr 07

I've just discovered a blog about freelance writing, that I thought I'd like to share: http://www.sixfigurewriters.com/ It's about five writers who have joined together to see if they can each earn six figures this year....

freelance writing

writing

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Prince William and Kate Middleton have Split Up!!!

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 14 Apr 07

Prince William and Kate Middleton have broken up - according to the Times, because of his refusal to commit to her! Well I never! And after the Queen broke one of her very longstanding rules and invited Kate Middleton to...

prince william

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Are you learning a language?

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 28 Mar 07

I'm currently trying to learn Portuguese, using BBC online's excellent language learning facilities. For those interested, the BBC has online language learning for French, Spanish, german, italian, Mandarin chinese,...

languages

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Prince Harry to go to Iraq

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 22 Feb 07

Though some 1500 troops will be pulled out of Iraq, about 5000 will remain, and Prince Harry's regiment will be amongst those being deployed next month to relieve the men currently there. I think it's brave of the Queen to...

iraq

prince harry

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What's up with Blogitive?

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 21 Feb 07

I've just signed up with Blogitive, but everytime I log in, they say there are no offers available for my blog, and on the sidebar there is a statement saying that the Offers Distribution System is broken. Does any experienced...

blogitive

blogs

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What do people think about David Cameron and Cannabis?

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 12 Feb 07

Over the weekend it came out that while at Eton, David Cameron was caught in possession of cannabis. It was a result of a police sting, and so many pupils of the school were involved that they only passed the drug dealers and more...

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Petitions

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 31 Jan 07

Our dear government, in an effort to engage with the voters, has set up a petition facility on the Downing Street web-site, where any citizen can start a petition and anyone can add their name to existing petitions. There are...

government

petitions

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Have you decided where you are going on holiday this year?

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 31 Jan 07

We are thinking of a trip to Goa (our first visit to India), perhaps at the end of the year, plus a short break to Rome around Easter. Nothing is final - we are still looking at brochures and reading the guide books. Where...

holiday

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Chav Jokes

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 30 Jan 07

Has anyone got any Chav jokes? Here are a couple to start the thread off: What do you call a chav in a filing cabinet? Answer: Sorted What do you call a chav in a blender? Answer: Mush Please post anymore you've...

chavs

filing cabinet

jokes

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Is anyone else wishing that Tony Blair would stop dragging things out and go?

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 30 Jan 07

This "transition" we are seeing in Britain is interminable. No one knows exactly when Blair will go as he seems keen to hang on as long as possible (the Guardian described him as in denial about leaving). Meanwhile, there is a...

politics

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Is Gordon Brown attractive?

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 25 Jan 07

Most of you won't know who he is, which is a good thing as you can give an objective answer based on his photo. Apparantly New Women magazine voted him the 97th most attractive man in the world. He is the UK's current...

gordon brown

jane eyre

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Do you hate doing housework?

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 24 Jan 07

I loathe it with a purple passion. I really like the feel of the house when it's completely clean, but hate doing the cleaning, so there's always an inner battle before I overcome inertia and get started on the task. This happens...

housework

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Is the American economy slowing down?

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 24 Jan 07

The pundits in financial papers such as the FT say the US economy is slowing down due to a slow-down in the housing market. Is this correct? Have American My-Loters noticed a slow-down and what is your opinion of the slowdown...

economy

housing

usa

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Visiting India

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 22 Jan 07

I've never visited India, but I'd like to (am intrigued by all the stuff on India posted on MyLot!). But India seems very large (as large as Europe), so where do Indians recommend I visit? Also, has anyone from outside...

india

tourism

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Online Safety

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 13 Jan 07

I've been a little concerned at the carelessness of some MyLot users. Please DON'T give out personal details like your date of Birth, Names, email addresses, Paypal ID's. Even things like your mother's name or middle name are...

names and addresses

online safety

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Kate Middleton

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 9 Jan 07

What do people think of Kate Middleton? Suitable bride for Prince William or not?

royal family

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Saving Tips

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 9 Jan 07

Does anyone have any special saving tips they'd like to share? Mine is using low-energy electricty light bulbs in every room - they cut electricity usage by over a half. What are your tips?

saving tips

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What pays more on MyLot?

snowflake5 @snowflake5 (1579) • United States 29 Dec 06

...starting discussions or responding to other people's discussions? Has anyone worked it out or got any idea?

discussions

mylot

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