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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Hark! An editor struck! One of my hubs got altered. Totally fine with it.

Meanwhile, what a day. Ended up having to walk three miles (cuz of that 82 Camaro versus State of California smog test thing). Net result though is that the exercise probably added a few months to my life, I do not do nearly as much exercise as I should.
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FatFreddysCatposted 7 years ago
Love it when a spammer doesn't realize I'm messing with him and responds "thank you" to my reply on his Q&A. Comedy gold.
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Robocalls. When I get one of those; instead of hanging up, I just set the handset down. For every 10 seconds that line is tied up, that is approx one less person harrassed that day. This applies to landlines, cell phones I am clueless.
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  k@riposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  LOL, almost makes me wish I had a landline.
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  My plan was to be the last person in America to have a cellphone. I mean this $50/mon is no.
  
  Side note: Lifeline and DSL (internet) is a major and seriously saving money option.
  
  But I am getting a cell phone. No $50/mon plan crap. Burner 10-cent a minute phone to call transportation.
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Advice is appreciated in this regard.
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  k@riposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Do you have the Lifeline?
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Yep. If I didn't, the whole phone/internet would fall apart. It is my understanding that a lot of people qualify for lifeline, but don't know.
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Update: I knew this thread would be useful.
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  k@riposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I think more people qualify, but just don't know it. Currently my daughter pays for my phone. Prior to that I used Virgin Mobile. I didn't want a contract so Virgin worked well for me. My old landlord used to keep me updated on who was the least expensive. Walmart has one called Straight Talk (I'm pretty sure that's the name). Last time we spoke she said they were the least expensive.
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  k@riposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I need to go get dinner finished, so it's good night for me tonight. I'll be around tomorrow.
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  snakeslaneposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  My cell phone with no plan is 50 cents a minute. If I add texting for 15$ I get the low ball 15 cents a minute but I have to buy a 25$ phone card to get that feature.To add evenings and weekend feature (another 10$) I have to buy a 50$ phone card (55 with tax) because of the down times when local calling not covered. So, end up paying 50+ bucks a month. There is a special offer for 35$/mo. But that's a contract to pay every month. What if nobody calls? nobody texts? What if I make zero calls? or texts? Better to buy a 10$ pay and talk. Call a cab, whatever. You can't win with a cell phone. It sucks.
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  You are right. That is indeed highway robbery. And then there is the cell phone, itself. The decently priced ones will all turn into paperweights when the carriers discontinue 3G, but the retailers for some reason forget to mention that fact.
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  snakeslaneposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I got my 3G free so I'm just going with what I've got. Basically using it as a pager for work related stuff. Camera is handy.
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  DzyMsLizzyposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Before I got the gov't. freebie phone for poor folks, I had a TracPhone. Phone itself was about $30., and I bought a card for minutes; $20 for 3 months service. No contract, no minimums .
  Phone was pretty wimpy crap; only good for basic calling, no internet. etc. and it was really good at not getting signal inside of buildings, but it was fine for emergencies.
  The freebie phone I have now works better, has a better camera, gps, texting, and internet, if I want, I think I get something like 5 MB of data before I'd have to buy note, but I don't use it much for that. Only requirement is I have to make a minimum of 1 call per month.
  But to qualify, you have to be a recipient of either Medi-Cal or food stamps. That part got me the free phone, but I hate being in that position.
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  snakeslaneposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I like that your gov't provides phone for the needy, not where one would want to be, but great that there is that lifeline available. I got my free phone as a 'reward' for being a big spender on cell phone minutes, I guess they want me to keep spending. Your rates sound much more reasonable than ours.
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  
  Not kidding. Your post probably helped and will help more people than we will ever know.
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Update:
  
  Facebook now has their mitts on it. Kindly share the living daylights out of it.
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  '
  Update.
  
  I should have asked first. FB post of link to forum post deleted. Only 5 people saw it, all of them Hubbers. Zero shares.
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
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  Lizzy,
  
  Over 42 million people are on foodstamps.
  https://www.fns.usda.gov/pd/supplementa … ogram-snap directs to
  https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/de … onthly.pdf
  
  Over 74 million people are on Medicaid and/or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/progr … index.html
  
  And it is going to get worse. You have nothing to feel bad about. Welcome to America.
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  obsexedposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Welcome to America is right. Snakeslane, I really think you could find a better deal. I used to pay $45 a month with Virgin, unlimited calls days, nights or weekends. I had internet and texting also. I think my landlord told me that the straight talk plan was $35 for the same stuff. Both are pay as you go phones, no contract. I hate contracts on phones.
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  snakeslaneposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Thanks, I am still bumbling along (after ? years) with this cell phone situation. Not signed any contracts yet, but the learning curve is steep. Appreciate your input.
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  Randy Godwinposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I've used StraightTalk for several years and am happy with them. Until my wife bought me an Android phone I paid $30 a month. Now I pay $45 for crap I never use simply because it is an Android.
  
  I've always had good service from them, perhaps it's because we have a Verizon cell phone tower on our farm which I can see from my backyard at night. Never had a contract and it's easy to pay online..
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  snakeslaneposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Alrighty then, thanks Randy!
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ChadCrouchposted 7 years ago
Reading all the comments...
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  And you have made one.
  
  Meanwhile, I might be quite active here today. Monday and Tuesday were Real World chaos for me. Today is a day of rest.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
My website is suddenly getting an influx of visitors from facebook. An article I wrote years ago. You just never know.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
The internet is a pain in the neck. Bank suddenly freaked as to password. Had to get that straightened out. No thefts or hack. Just mess.
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  k@riposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Good no hack, bad mess!
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Is there anything in life/reality we can sort out today? Question open to all.
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  k@riposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Do we have to sort it out Today?!
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  We can do whatever we want. The skys are blue, the clouds are gray.
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  DzyMsLizzyposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I think the only thing I can sort out today is the infamous "junk drawer.".
  Everybody has one of those, right?
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Just tied up a robocaller line for over two minutes and counting. We are talking at least a dozen people that will not be harassed and counting. Got them on speaker, still live. I have definitely contributed to society today.
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  snakeslaneposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Every little bit helps!
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Any article we publish that gets traffic also contributes to society. A big deal for me. Frankly, it is all I have left. Fortunately, all combined, I contribute to several hundred minds every day.
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  k@riposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  How long did you end up tying up that robocaller?
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Alas, under 5 minutes I believe.
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Linda BookLadyposted 7 years ago
I also have only a landline. I will try the diversion thing, though usually I just ignore any caller I don't personally know. (My phone tells me who is calling.) Also, I have my phone set to be silent except from 8am to noon... so I don't have to hear it ringing while I'm working/writing. There's an answering machine in it if they really want to talk to me about something important. Most don't bother leaving a message.

I do have a LG cell phone I bought at Walmart 10 years ago for 10 dollars. If I travel long distance I buy minutes for it. The rest of the time it is turned off.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Life is a tough town. I am so grateful for having food and shelter.
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Linda BookLadyposted 7 years ago
Yes, food and shelter are major advantages. I'm using a landline because I don't have any interest in being on-call 24/7. I live in an apartment with a view of a field in which there are 3 cows. They entertain me, so who needs a cell phone?
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Meanwhile, from an email...

Signs of the Times

A SIGN IN A SHOE REPAIR STORE IN VANCOUVER THAT READS:
"We will heel you
We will save your sole
We will even dye for you."

AT AN OPTOMETRIST’S OFFICE:
"If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place."

ON A PLUMBER’S TRUCK:
"We repair what your husband fixed.”

On an Electrician's truck:
"Let us remove your shorts."

On another Plumber's truck:
"Don't sleep with a drip. Call your plumber.”

At a Car Dealership:
"The best way to get back on your feet – miss a car payment."

Outside a Muffler Shop:
"No appointment necessary. We hear you coming."

In a Veterinarian's waiting room:
"Be back in 5 minutes. Sit... Stay..."

At the Electric Company:
"We would be delighted if you send in your payment on time.
However, if you don't, YOU will be de-lighted.

In the front yard of a Funeral Home:
"Drive carefully. We'll wait."

In a Chicago Radiator Shop:
"Best place in town to take a leak."

Sign on the back of a Septic Tank Truck:
"Caution - this truck is full of Political Promises."
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  k@riposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  LOL, thanks for the laugh!
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  DzyMsLizzyposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  ROFLMAO! Great collection!
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Well, looks like my ~30% HP traffic drop that happened a week ago is permanent. Not amused. Don't know about my website yet, will find out that tidbit of news tomorrow. Meanwhile, a stay at home do chores day.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
From an email

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Please Read... I repeat, please read.
DO NOT USE the $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 or the $100 bills in your possession as they have pictures of former slave owners on them!

Immediately send them all to me and I will dispose of them properly.
I repeat, do not throw them away! They need to be properly disposed of and I am Certified to do this.

Thanks
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  Endy Nobleposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Oh paradigmsearch!
  How about I becoming your consuming-fire? I could consume all the bills in a twinkle.
  
  Don't ask me how!
  
  Laughing loud!
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Actually, I am debt free. As for bills, they are a major pain in the neck, but I manage to get them paid.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
My firewall has suddenly become highly concerned with Google Chrome and is blocking parts of it from loading. Don't know if it is me or if Chrome has been messed with. I've stopped using Chrome, until I know what's going on. Haven't seen any news media hack reports yet.
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Update.
  
  Apparently, my firewall has a thing against Amazon buttons. Problem cleaned up. Chrome working normally again.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Google is up to something regarding my website, just received an unbelievable onslaught of hits from them. Meanwhile, my HP articles continue to die a slow death for the third week in a row. Don't know the what or why of either.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Re: Las Vegas and all the rest of it. I've had enough reality for one day. Escaping to Netflix.
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ChadCrouchposted 7 years ago
Sitting around at work thinking about going home and watching some series.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Had one of those S.N.A.F.U. mornings, but it all ended up ending excellent.
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  k@riposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I was able to help a woman in my neighborhood. She needed crutches. I gave her some of mine. I knew I moved them from CA to OH for a good reason, lol.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
I just wanted to say it has been nice knowing you all, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/all … cae802aea7
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  k@riposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I wonder if he is related to John Titer, lol
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  That was an excellent reference, was a fun read: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Titor
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  k@riposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Yes, it's an interesting subject, lol. Do you think he was a time traveler?
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Nah, just a couple guys messing around and having fun.
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Randy Godwinposted 7 years ago
I never take anyone seriously if there's a booger showing in their nose.
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I missed that.
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Rochelle Frankposted 7 years ago
The dog is still alive and active and still following. I would advise the person to stop walking around the house. Sit down, relax, write a hub.
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  DzyMsLizzyposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Oh, I know! That post is about 6 years old! I can't believe it's still active!!!
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Friday... Friday...

After yesterday's chaotic adventure, am looking forward to a peaceful day of routine chores and website work. Just did a lifetime Analytics monthly traffic check. The trend just keeps going up and up; still haven't beat HP though.

If one does not have a website, I so recommend starting one. It is just plain fun. One doesn't even have to pick a type or topic at first; just let the thing evolve on its own and wherever you want it to go. Use Blogger and you don't even have to pick a custom, real domain name at first; you can make that decision down the line whenever you are good and ready. It's a fun, periodically escaping-from-life hobby that will serve you well for years.

And considering the genre of folks who hang around these particular forums, sooner or later you will start making money from it.
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  snakeslaneposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Thanks for the encouragement and info. Happy Friday. It's Thanksgiving long weekend here in Canada.
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  Randy Godwinposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Do y'all eat turkey and dressing up there in the Great Frozen North, Snakes?
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  snakeslaneposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Oh ya, Big Time...lol
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  snakeslaneposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Hey Randy, Just found this article whilst sifting through the 'news' re: Thanksgiving:
  
  http://www.macleans.ca/opinion/the-odd- … nksgiving/
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  Randy Godwinposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Cool read, Snakes!
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  snakeslaneposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  A little Thanksgiving history lesson, yes. But more important, how's Nate? Paradigm asked earlier. Are you in the path? Not sure where you guys are on the map.
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  Randy Godwinposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  At this time we seem to be outside the main path of Nate. Hurricanes are fickle at times though.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Discovered a Netflix series I haven't seen yet, five seasons worth no less. My life is complete.

Meanwhile, a productive and peaceful day it indeed was. Same planned for weekend, except for maybe throwing a firecracker or two into the forums.

Next week, back to chaos.
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Sherry Hewinsposted 7 years ago
Yesterday was my last day at work. Thank god that's over. How long will it take for me to stop having nightmares about that place?
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  Randy Godwinposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  When you discover you don't have enough time to enjoy your retirement.
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  k@riposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I don't know about you, Sherry, but I still have nightmares about a place I worked for 7 years ago, lol.
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  Sherry Hewinsposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Wow! I hope that's not the case for me. Funny side note, my ex boss's name is Kari, and she's the one I have nightmares about
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  k@riposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  LOL, I have been a boss, but hopefully not that kind!
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Saturday. In the park. I think it was the 4th of July.

Don't know why I love that song quote.

Up at 4:06 am. Became generally coherent by 4:30. Don't know what I would do without that coffee.

@Sherry. Congrats on the job thing. Whether good or bad, and whether we realize it or not, an employment/job change is always stressful. Instruct hubby to be extra nice to you for the next few days.

@snakeslane. Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! I see that the actual day is Monday. I hope the employers throw in Tuesday like our employers throw in Friday. Or are they really nice and throw in the entire week?

@Randy. Say hi to Nate for me.

Meanwhile, started productivity work, but ended up here instead. What with the recent announcements, I'm becoming inspired about HubPages again. October CPM will be extremely interesting. I haven't pestered social media in over a year as to my hubs. I think this month I will. Got to get that darned traffic back up. I think I might also risk doing some updates.

Here's to a pleasant weekend for all.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Hey, folks. Speaking of updates, don't forget to expand or delete your half-width photos by October 20th. That's when HP will do the expand to full-width automatically, possibly resulting in pixelation and position issues.
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  snakeslaneposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Oh wow, thanks again! Looks like I've got my work cut out for me...
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  In retrospect, that date was from my personal reminder notes; so I might have given myself some leeway; I don't remember. If done by the 20th, you are definitely safe, but HP's automatic trigger date might be on the 20th or might be a few days later. Better safe than sorry.
  
  Glad I only have 10 hubs to deal with these days.
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  DzyMsLizzyposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I have 300+ hubs; not going to worry about it. I don't have the time to sit and go through each one.
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Neither would I.
  
  Come to think of it, I would check the top traffic performers. But as for the rest, yep, let the pics fall where they may.
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snakeslaneposted 7 years ago
I have 86 on the boards (most unpublished while I try and figure out what I'm doing)... Appreciate the heads up.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Meanwhile, is this the month it all hits the fan?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/pos … d49eb69f9d
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snakeslaneposted 7 years ago
link is good
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Thanks, I'll delete the link-complaint part of the message, since it detracts from the primary meaning of the post.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Risky Business!

As we all know: if we update or edit a hub, it immediately attracts an editor's attention and is reviewed; thus jeopardizing its continued placement on the network site. This is why I haven't touched my remaining hubs in the last 6 months.

However, I am desperate to increase traffic. So I'm updating all of my last remaining hubs. Did three yesterday; so far, so good. Will be updating more today. The neverending adventures of the online writer.

Meanwhile, the 'ol website is moving right along. Have republished most of the hubs I previously yanked from HP. Am happy with the traffic, but most of my visitors seem to be ad blind. Frustrating. Oh, well.

And so it goes...
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  Gregory DeVictorposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I learned this lesson the hard way. I remember being severely chastised once for at least 250 words because I repeated the same word twice.
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Leastwise the hub apparently survived I gather.
  
  Worst case scenario for the really disastrous situations is of course to know when to just give up and move the article elsewhere. Hopefully, those days are past for me.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Well Now!

I am on the HP Ad Program, but AdSense is going bonkers. Apparently, limiting them to one exclusive click ad forces the advertisers to really fight for it? 99% probability I'm just having a lucky day, but it would certainly be nice if this was the start of a new trend.

To dream the impossible dream, to beat the unbeatable foe...

Certainly an argument for staying with HP Ads.
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Update.
  
  Forsaken by the AdSense advertisers today. The slackers.
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snakeslaneposted 7 years ago
Well now! I worked on Hubs on and off all day. Without fear, I might add, "When you ain't got nothin' you got nothin to lose...".
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  That's the spirit!
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  snakeslaneposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Yep, will just keep rolling, like a rolling stone...
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I sure hope I don't have any editor problems with the updates; it would depress the h#ll out of me.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Happy Camper here. Did three more. What makes me a happy camper is not only did I make all three significantly better, I actually found and fixed a typo.
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  Linda BookLadyposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I'm a genuine Happy Camper. I lived in a town called "Happy Camp, California" for 13 years.
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Linda BookLadyposted 7 years ago
There's always tomorrow.
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Solarasposted 7 years ago
The Internet is disgusting tonight. I cannot log out of HP; it tells me that page does not exist. I cannot pay invoices on Paypal, 404 errors. Is there some giant hack attack going on right now?

Must stay up for forever to get my invoice paid.
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  California is burning down at the moment. It is indeed possible HP and PayPal internet may be affected. Just a speculation.
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  Gregory DeVictorposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Maybe there was an earthquake in San Francisco. I sure hope not.
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Nah, that's being saved for next week.
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  Solarasposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Poor Cali - see what happens when we elect an antichrist for president.
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Trump and the State of California are indeed at war, particularly as to anything having to do with immigration or the environment. Having a president hating your home state is definitely not a good thing. He's looking for every way possible to screw us over, especially as to finding ways to withhold money that is normally distributed to all states.
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  Solarasposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Terrible. The whole idea of redistributing funds from blue to red states is un American.
  
  Now it comes out that he is fascinated with our nuclear arsenal; he keeps asking, "Why can't we use them. what's the point of having nuclear weapons, if we can't use them?"
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Solarasposted 7 years ago
Equally disturbing, I can't log out of this HP account, I can't start a new hub...Is it just me or are others experiencing issues in HP?
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  If it isn't the fires messing with the internet and I'm guessing you've already done the whole reboot thing, have you tried a different browser? As an example, I've noticed Chrome is sometimes squirrelly with HP and Firefox recently went squirrelly with Blogger.
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  Solarasposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  You are correct. Chrome is acting up on me all over the place. It worked in Edge. I may need to update Chrome or something. I can't send emails now either, but it works in Edge. Who has the time? I need a nap.
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  Gregory DeVictorposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I am working on a new hub right now using Chrome and my screen is having one earthquake after another. So that's the problem.
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  Solarasposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I applied MS 10 updates and it fixed the Chrome issues. Hope that helps.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
My Hub Score average is 91, yet my Profile Author Score is 85. I am unloved.

Meanwhile, decided to do my good deed for the year. Deleted a guesstimated gigabyte worth of obsolete photos off the HP servers.
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snakeslaneposted 7 years ago
I wonder if this is it now?

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-north … aign=trueA
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
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  Sneaky title they had there, made me think they'd possibly flown over North Korea. That really would have torn it.
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  snakeslaneposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Phew! close call eh...
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Only a matter of time.
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  snakeslaneposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Guess I wasn't the only one thinking this way. Front page of a Canadian National newspaper for tomorrow.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Well, a morning of real-world obstacles for me. I recognize a trend when I see one. Taking the rest of the day off. I've earned it anyway. Begin anew tomorrow.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
A worthy 3-hour nap I had. Must have really needed it. Waking up all over again.

I've noticed earnings have really dropped dead for me this workweek. Glad Paul E. told us about how that is normal at the start of each quarter, takes the doom and gloom fears off the table.

Had a Facebook posting problem earlier in the day. Just saw on news FB is having glitch problems worldwide. Just thought I'd pass that along.

Meanwhile, slacker mode continues for rest of day. Back to another industriousness attempt tomorrow.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
I feel a meme coming on...
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
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  bump every 20 or so.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Entire morning blown trying to find cheap, unlocked, GSM, LTE, 4G, Android 6.0 cell phone. I only want to make calls with it and not have it stop working in 6 months due to unsupported OS or other obsolescence. Any ideas?
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Update. Yep, I'm reading carriers are going to be killing off 3G in a couple years.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Friday the 13th it is. I wrote about it, a good one. You'll never find it, sorry.

Meanwhile, hopefully a peaceful day and weekend lies ahead.
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FatFreddysCatposted 7 years ago
Randomness for today:

I got an e-mail from a co-worker in another office, who happens to have the same name as a female '80s pop singer that I've been slightly obsessed with since I was a teenager.

Needless to say, my heart skipped a beat when I saw the name in the return address... "my dream girl found me!" ... then crushing disappointment when I realized it wasn't the singer. Oh well. It wouldn't have worked out anyway, I'm currently taken. (sigh)
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  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Life is indeed a tough town.
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Oztinatoposted 7 years ago
Wow just solved a riddle of the universe on Q&A and FFCat posted at the same exact time.
Ka-boom! Mind blown.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Even though F13th, I went out and foraged in the world. Survived unscathed. Home for the day.

Friday seems to be active on the earnings front, surprised.

@Oztinato Synchronicity is a wonderful thing.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
My recent update frenzy resulted in 2 Editor modifications (so far). Not only were both modifications needed, I learned something about en and em. I'm gonna have to do some cleanup on my other writing endeavors.
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Been one h#ll of a week. Gonna be a blowout weekend, it's already started; I've earned it. I hope I survive it without being forum banned, just no telling. Forgot to add two things to the op:

Add: Rampant Rants and Rampant Conversations.

Meanwhile, Youtube will also probably show up, pesky new ads and all; good old days with less mandatory ads gone. Some of those videos are old time memories.

Jeez, I miss the old and wild internet. There was so much cr@p we got away with, but never said a mumblin word, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BQZ3gt7hUI
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paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago
Open
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  k@riposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I miss belonging to a group here. Used to be large groups of friendly people. Probably still are, I just haven't found them yet. I'm glad you have this open at least.
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  Yeah, times have changed. Unconsciously, I guess why I created this mess.
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  Randy Godwinposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Yep, the PO's are one of the few groups still in existence. I love those guys!
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  k@riposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Who are the PO's?
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  k@riposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  you created it just in time, lol
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