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ISSN: 1549-036XVolume VI - Issue 9: March 10, 2008

Published by: jl scott, Director
International Council of Online Professionals

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Message From jl


This may be a short issue, today. I'm trying to do too many things at once. Some is personal, some is business, and it's one of those times when everything suffers from lack of concentration.

I also can't seem to find the notes I keep to help me decide what to write each week. Sheeez! Maybe it's the stars!

Speaking of notes, I noticed something I found a bit weird, last week. It seems that - even after working online for almost 10 years - when making lists for a huge project, I STILL have to sit down with a pencil and a legal pad. Can't even get started on the computer!

Old habits really DO die hard!


SpamGourmet

A while back, one of my favorite “commenters” sent me a long drawn-out process he has used for years to keep down the spam in his inbox. At the time, my thought was ... it might work, but who has the time?!

Well, now I find a web site where the same process (or close enough) has been streamlined for people. It's called “SpamGourmet.”

If you're asked to give your email address a lot online, it's worth taking a look. Free service - and it works.

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"Mafia Marketing"

I can't remember from whom, but I received an email using the term, "Mafia Marketing." First thing I thought was ... well, now, THERE'S some integrity! They've finally started calling it what it is!

However, I realize it has nothing to do with integrity. They simply thought that was cute. They just stumbled onto the truth of it.

I, on the other hand, may decide to make something out of it. iCop's new project will effectively move our members far away from this type of marketing and into something much more legitimate.

iCop has always been about business ethics, honesty and integrity. Integrity is THE single most important aspect of iCop members. Our new project both highlights and demands it.

So, things may get a bit rocky for a while. A housecleaning may be in order. Certainly even higher standards than we've used in the past will be required for membership.

We're still a ways out, but beginning this week, this is ALL I'll be working on getting done. Not only will this be fabulous for iCop members, It will also be fabulous for the general internet population.

Later today, iCop members will receive the first in a series of emails I'll be sending regarding this new project. Let's get ready to rock 'n' roll, girls and boys!


You HAVE No Privacy

Something's afoot in the UK that I don't fully understand, yet. However, I'm going to give you some links to peruse.

If you live in the UK, you should know about this. If you live anywhere else, you should also be aware.

Once it starts, it's bound to proliferate all over the world.

This is a matter of your web surfing information being reported to advertisers by your ISP. Yep - you got that right - the ISPs will be handing over the info of every site you visit. Not doubt for a handsome fee.

I can get real bent out of shape regarding privacy. However, I doubt anything will stop this. With privacy in the USA being almost a thing of the past, now - and with the greed factor of big business here - I have NO doubt we'll all be dealing with this soon.

In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't already going on here. We all know the ISPs have been given carte blanche to do exactly as they damn well please with regard to email delivery. Why not this, too?

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Redneck Mansion

I thought I was finished with the redneck photos. But, I simply can NOT resist showing you the following comparisions:

Redneck Mansion


Price of gas keeps going up, and this will be the norm!


Ruler of Abu-Dhabi/Former United Arab Emirates President's Mansion
No - it isn't a hotel or resort - it's a HOUSE!


Amazing what less than $3.00 USD a gallon will buy, isn't it?



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Have a fabulous week, and ... keep on keepin' on!

Smile  jl

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"And, Furthermore ..."

So keep fightin' for freedom and justice, beloveds, but don't you forget to have fun doin' it. Lord, let your laughter ring forth. Be outrageous, ridicule the fraidy-cats, rejoice in all the oddities that freedom can produce. And when you get through kickin' ass and celebratin' the sheer joy of a good fight, be sure to tell those who come after how much fun it was.

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Leaving You With a Smile


The Young Monk

A young monk arrives at the monastery. He is assigned to helping the other monks in copying the old canons and laws of the church by hand.

He notices, however, that all of the monks are copying from copies, not from the original manuscript. So, the new monk goes to the head abbot to question this, pointing out that if someone made even a small error in the first copy, it would never be picked up! In fact, that error would be continued in all of the subsequent copies.

The head monk says, "We have been copying from the copies for centuries, but you make a good point, my son."

He goes down into the dark caves underneath the monastery where the original manuscripts are held as archives in a locked vault that hasn't been opened for hundreds of years. Hours go by and nobody sees the old abbot ...

So, the young monk gets worried and goes down to look for him. He sees him banging his head against the wall and wailing.

"We missed the R! We missed the R! We missed the R!"

His forehead is all bloody and bruised and he is crying uncontrollably. The young monk asks the old abbot, "What's wrong, father?"

With a choking voice, the old abbot replies, "The word was ... CELEBRATE!"
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