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Which Shirt Should I Wear For Different Occasions?

A colleague of mine asked me for advice on which shirt to wear for which occasion. I told him the politically correct answer – it depends. When pressed further, I decided to have a little fun.

I told him with a straight face – formal shirts can be worn for almost any occasion but mostly to work or to important functions and appointments. They can also be worn when you’re the mafia or if you intend to marry the big boss’ daughter. If you’re unemployed, wear them to a restaurant serving oriental cuisine and you may put one of their waiters out of a job.

Casual shirts can be worn when hanging out with friends, when heading for a little excursion in the countryside or simply when getting a takeaway from the nearby eatery. They should also be worn to your best friend’s wedding (if you think you will fall in love with the bride). They are, however, out of the question when you intend to crash a wedding (dress to impress and don’t forget a tie).

So now you know, get dressed and get going!

P.S. Did I mention that the colleague who tried out my suggestions never talked to me again? Really strange.

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Marketing Pilgrim – Why I Read It

Why do I read Marketing Pilgrim? This is simple. It is a site which offers a fantastic array of information which is useful to anyone who is interested in internet marketing or online advertising. And you hear it not from an amateur, but from Andy Beal, an internet marketing expert.

It is published by The Pilgrim Network and is jam-packed with the most recent news, thoughts, tips, reviews and more. It is insightful and enriching, especially for those who are looking at monetizing their websites or blogs.

So there’s no better reason than that in getting the latest on internet marketing and online advertising straight from the expert’s mouth (well, not literally)!

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One Shirt But Many Looks

Did you know that a single shirt can be used for numerous occasions and for different styles? You don’t need to be wearing formal shirts to look casual. Likewise, casual shirts can be used for formal occasions as well. My friend Jason is a bit of a daredevil, I must say. I once told him he was wasting his talent in publishing when he could well be a fashion designer. He is someone who isn’t keen on following the latest fashion trends, nor does he subscribe to any of the styles as prescribed by the fashion gurus. He wears his clothes his way, the Jason Way, as I call it. And he doesn’t spend a fortune on designer labels either. He relies on mixing and matching his clothes.

His shirts are extremely versatile. A nice formal shirt can be tucked out, unbuttoned at some point, matched with a cool jacket or some accessories for a trendy or even heavy-metal look. He also wears casual shirts to work, pairing them with ties and even bow ties. Odd stuff, but his colleagues have accepted him for his uniqueness and some have even joined the bandwagon.

So all that’s needed is to let your creative juices flow and you could not only save quite a bit with your Spartan closet, but also look good at the same time!

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Earn Cash Just For Reading Emails?

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Looming Trouble For Banks?

Do you lament about the low interest rates that your saving account is providing you with? Are you afraid that your bank may be another Northern Rock? Don’t fret, enter companies such as Zopa, which is a marketplace for social lending. Instead of a bank, an individual intending to reap greater returns from savings can give a loan to another individual in need of the money. Zopa makes this possible with little risk as borrowers are credit-checked and risk-assessed and the money loaned is spread among many borrowers to further decrease the risk element for a lender. The borrower also benefits from a better rate.

Such a win-win situation may spell trouble for banks who may need to find other means to attract customers into putting their money with them. All said, the rise of borrowing and lending communities can only mean good news for lenders and borrowers!

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Make Money From Your Website/Blog

Here.org.uk is an internet marketing blog by Kieron Donoghue, who is the owner and director of UK Offer Media Ltd, which specialises in making money online through websites and blogs. Many people are creating their own websites and writing blogs but are unsure how to monetize them effectively. If you are one of them, you will definitely want to have a look at Kieron’s site.

It is a great site to find out all the ins and outs of internet marketing, in particular, affiliate marketing as Kieron shares many of his personal experiences and tips in this area. It can be anything from a review on Facebook Flyers to tips on creating key word lists for PPC. This affiliate marketing blog packs a punch and offers some really sincere information which viewers will most likely find useful. So as not to miss a single post, you can subscribe to his RSS feeds. So head down to Here.org.uk and make that little step towards maximising the potential of your website or blog!

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Back to School Writing Contest - Voting Begins

If you've missed the nostalgic Super Fundraiser Back to School Writing Contest, you've still got a chance to vote for your favorite entries and stand a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Certificate. Deadline is 23rd October 12mn CST.

My vote goes to the Assistance Dogs Go Back to School from Diane Shotwell & Raven. Hurray for the assistance dogs. Other entries I like are Going Back to High School by Veronica and Five Reasons Why I Loved Junior High by Jess.

Hope they win!

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Everything you want to know about California, and more! Competition & Review

Jeff at Everything you want to know about california, and more! is giving away a cool $50. All you need to do is to write a review of his blog. He will choose the best review and give the reviewer the $50 by paypal. Contest ends 1 November so check out the contest details here!

I found it a really enjoyable blog to read. Jeff has written about many places in California and apart from the narrative, he’s included some of his own personal experiences as well. The content is intriguing and many of the recent posts appear to be in line with the theme of Halloween as Jeff blogs about all the haunted places in California – one of my favorite topics I must say. Not for the faint of heart though! For those who intend to drop by Disneyland on your own, you may want to consider bringing a friend. Check out that post to find out what I mean. The formatting for the blog is simple and littered with nice little pictures (they paint a thousand words). Perhaps a downside is that there do not seem to be any sub-categories so it may be difficult to find a particular post from a topic of interest as more and more posts are added. For instance, instead of naming each post under the topic of haunted places as “Haunted Places: ….”, it may be easier to just put a sub-category “Haunted Places” in the sidebar. Other than that, I would think it is a good start to this relatively new blog!

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[Blogodise Finance Focus] The Debt Conundrum

Is debt killing you? Are you worried how to cope with ever increasing expenses and a meager income? Debt is not a new problem, but it seems to be affecting more and more people, and more of these people are younger in age. But how is one going to overcome the seemingly insurmountable problems facing them?

An increasing number of people have turned to debt advice companies to seek a solution to their woes. But one has to be careful here. If you are looking for debt solutions from a less-than-reputable company, some of that advice may be biased, more geared towards raising the profits of the debt advice company. For their poor clients, that would mean even more debt for them.

So while prudence and financial planning are probably good ways to go about the situation, getting advice may be the best option for those who are already heavy in debt and facing the threat of bankruptcy. Just remember to be careful who you seek advice from to avoid making the situation even worse than it already is!

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Win $125 Just For Writing 200 Words

Paul B at TheMakeMoneyOnline.Net is having a contest where he will be giving away $125 just for writing about the new ICU software or about child safety online in general. So easy? Am I kidding? Fortunately not. Hurry, contest ends 19 th October and the draw will be on video as well!

ICU stands for Insight into your Childrens Unaccompanied activity and is basically a passive software application which gives you an insight into what your children have been looking at online. There are many dangers which lurk in the online world and as a parent, it is key that you are aware of them so as to protect your child from them. This is especially pertinent in today's IT age, where younger and younger children are exposed to the Internet. Many of them are still too young to discern what or who is right or wrong and it comes down to their parents to take the lead in ensuring that their online experience does not turn into some tragedy. Some of this issues involve dangers such as pornography, cyber bullying, illegal downloads etc. ICU is a form of monitoring instead of blocking and provides you with the information you need about your child's online activities so as to allow you to take the necessary steps to ensure their safety online. It has been designed to be simple enough for the average parent to use so you don't need to be a online whiz to figure it out. Furthermore, the ICU website has a detailed FAQ to answer some of your queries.

So do check out the ICU website today!

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