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ROOM INCOME with a slogan, Earning a living from your bedroomis a new blog that highlights the work from home industry, post jobs, and also gives advice on relative things like writting a resume, working from home etc. Its worth checking out.

The good news is, it provides everything for free, so you can now work from home. If you have been always warry that online data entry jobs etc are scam, then surely it is worth a visit. Visit now, and dont forget to bookmark it.

According to PC WORK AT HOME, most people interested in working from home seem to be looking for Data entry jobs. He futher reveals that no genuine data entry job will require you have to make upfront payment. He finally informs us that the hourly rate for data entry is very low, and there is a lot of competition for the few jobs available.

Here is a list of some companies that you might want to check out, if you are looking for a data entry work.

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Have you being looking for a “work from home” job? If affirmative, what you would normally find out jobs available in retrospect, would either be data entry jobs, customer support or even technical maintenance job. Nevertheless the most common one available is the data entry jobs, where they ask you to pay before they give you information regarding the job. Well today you are in luck, because I am going to give you the free information that could help you get the job without the need to pay for the information.

I actually paid for this to check it out, but here it goes, from the reply from the agent to the job related information…..

Their First Mail

As mentioned in the data-entry ad, the post that I inquired about requires you to have a PC with internet access, a legitimate email account, basic internet knowledge and minimal typing skills. You can chose to work full-time or part-time. Since you will be working with virtually millions of clients from all parts of the world, you can chose to work the hours you would like to work and chose how many data sets you want to process.

You will need email access and an email account as that is where all the
data sets will be sent to. You do not have to contact anyone; all contacts will be made through email. You will be processing data sets which will be explained in details in the complete set of training materials. There is no binding contract to sign nor any target amount of data sets to be completed.

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I happen to be a subscriber of investopedia’s “Term of the days” email newsletter, but today my attention was caught up by a specific term of the day, and here it goes.
——————————————————————————————Term Of The Day: Nigerian Scam——————————————————————————————
A scam where the sender requests help in facilitating the
transfer of a substantial sum of money, generally in the form
of an email. In return, the sender offers a commission, usually
in the range of several million dollars. The scammers then
request that money be sent to pay for some of the costs
associated with the transfer. If money is sent to the scammers,
they will either disappear immediately or try to get more money
with claims of continued problems with the transfer.

Investopedia Says:——————————————————————————————
The reason that this type of scam is referred to as a “Nigerian
scam” is because it originated in Nigeria in the 1970s. The
scammers hope that the commission offered will be enticing
enough to compel the recipient to take the risk of sending
thousands of dollars to a stranger. The reasons given for the
transfer can differ from a government freezing an account to
the existence of an account with no beneficial owner. When it
comes to this type of request, however, it is important to
remember that if anything sounds too good to be true – it
usually is.

Warnings signs of a Nigerian scam include a U.S. currency
account in a foreign country (Nigeria, Iraq or Mauritius), odd
spelling and language in the body of the email and a promise of
substantial compensation for little effort.

——————————————————————————————My Opinion——————————————————————————————
In consideration to the fact that the Nigerian scam is the only one that is giving much credit on the internet, I do feel that this is very unfair, as in this case, such a word, finds itself in a Term of the day diary. I just don’t know what the western world of stereotypes is trying to accomplish, but whatever it is, I think they should also put into consideration, the idea of including; “The American Credit Card Theft”, on the term of the day diary. I doubt they would.

I was just browsing through the net and I came upon a killer product by google named ” Google Apps for Your Domain“.

Now you can offer private-labeled email, IM and calendar tools to all of your users for free*, so they can share ideas and get things done more effectively. You can design and publish your organization’s website, too. It’s all hosted by Google, so there’s no hardware or software for you to install or maintain.

With this strategy, would that mean, a goodbye to email hosting companies?

Well I wouldnt certainly say so because Microsoft’s Live Custom Domains, was not really a dorminating success.

I run a web hosting company, and I am so unhappy with google’s approach to dorminating the internet world this time.

Brazil won the world cup in 1994. Before that they won it in 1970. Add 1970 and 1994, it equals 3964. Argentina last won the world cup in 1986. Before that they won it in 1978. Add 1978 and 1986, it equals 3964.

Germany last won in 1990. Before that they won in 1974. Add 1990 and 1974, it equals 3964. So going by this logic, the winner of the 2002 world cup was 3964 – 2002 =1962 world cup winner.

The 1962 world cup was won by Brazil, considering that the winner of 2002 was Brazil, and also 2002+1962= 3964 yet again, So using that logical formula, The winner of the 2006 world cup will be 3964 – 2006 = 1958. And the winner of 1958 was?

Do the maths

So I guess we can deduce the winner of the 2006 worldcup.

According to me, the Ajebuta’s are those that tend to grow up in houses that have maids, never washed their clothes with their hands before, have the latest wears and toys, preferably from overseas, prefer to read “Oliver twist”(British or American written books) to reading “Things fall apart”(African written books) and also talk the talk, and think they know it all, all the time.

They have air-conditioned leather seated cars, and tastefully furnished houses, and attend well equipped schools [such as BIS and LASORE). After high school, they move overseas to further their studies.

I think, even if you read all the Peter and Jane series, when you were a little kid residing in Nigeria, or any of those lady bird series in nursery, you are an Ajebuta. Even M&Bs whilst you are struggling with your teenage hormones.

If as guy growing up in Nigeria, you couldn’t play football, because your parent’s don’t want you to come home dirty, or even hurt, you are an Ajebuta.

If as a kid the only fun you had was shopping, going to birthday parties, visiting family friends, doing your school assignment in the afternoon and then having a compulsory nap thereaafter, and sticking in front of the TV all evening playing video games, you are an Ajebuta.

If as a kid you don’t have friends in your neighborhood, except family friends that you meet either by them visiting you or you visiting them, you are an Ajebuta.

Some people might say that the Ajebuta’s are not well brought up? Well I got news for them, the Ajebuta’s are the best brought up kids in Nigeria, because they grow up in a world governed by rules and regulations, they are well cultured, mannered, educated and to wrap it up, tend to have a good sense of judgment and a very good understanding of political and social economical aspects of life in general. They understand the world around them, and they have a higher likelihood of not being corrupt in nature.

This is because corruption from my understanding originates from greed, and greed evolves from poverty, but not necessarily a source. Nevertheless greed is more widespread amongst those that tend not to have something, they deserve, or their peers have in possession. I know greed is when you tend to have the urge to want more, than what you currently have, but then again we shouldn’t forget the fact that when you are used to fulfilling that want, there is a likelihood that you wouldn’t want more than what you already have or would desire to have, because the need for satisfying that need is already fulfilled in time, of that specific need.

Nigeria needs a president that does not have the corrupted mindset of the average Nigerian, and tend to take corruption and misuse of power as an offence against the law.

The Ajebuta are stern, mannered, cultured and well educated, hence the Ajebuta brought up Nigerian is the perfect candidate for the presidency of Nigeria, as that is the only way to assure the attainment of a promising future.

Have you ever come across a bank that does it all, here I am talking about fullfilling all your payments and credit needs?

Well Maybank a malaysian bank, does it all, and surely deserves the title of “The bank of the Century”, and so I hereby crown it the bank of the century.

Maybank surely is better than your bank, because they offer more services than your bank. They have 13 branches all over the world. All you need to do is visit their online portal named Maybank2u.

Maybank2u.com is a one-stop financial portal that promises a new, fast, convenient and safe banking environment. It attends to all your banking needs, along with providing online services for insurance, stock trading, bill payment and e-procurement besides others. In essence, you can now do your banking from anywhere and at anytime.

Site: http://www.maybank.com.my

The services this bank provides are :-

Online Banking
They offer
• Service Enquiry
• Funds Transfer
• Cheque Services
• Fixed Deposit
• eStanding Instruction
• Utilities
• i-Account
• SMS Alerts

Online Bill Payment
You can currently pay 530 types of bills by debiting your Maybank account and pay up to 72 bills online by credit card.

In addition, you can pay 98 payee corporations that accept payment at their web sites via Maybank2u.com.

Online Prepaid
Prepaid 2u is a fast and easy gateway to reload your mobile and Internet prepaid online or even buy the Starter Pack. Just select your mobile or Internet service and reload value, you will get your reload number immediately.

You do not need cash, as your payment will be automatically debited from your banking account

SMS & Downloads
You don’t need a mobile phone to send SMS now. Do it via Maybank2u.com!

Maybank2u.com SMS & Downloads offers a convenient way to send SMS to over 115 countries and 380 mobile operators.

You can also send exciting mobile content such as unique wallpaper and cool ringtones to any mobile phone.

Online Cards
Maybank offers credit cards, Bank cards (atms) and also Touch ‘n Go Zing card which makes a world of convenience in your daily trips, whether through tolls, LRTs (trains), car parks, buses, theme parks or wherever Touch ‘n Go can be used.

Online Stocks
Maybank2u.com Online Stocks gives you the opportunity to view real time information, the latest market updates, access stock research as well as digest stock reports at your leisure.

You can do all your share trading online – buy, sell and research the market all in one place.

Online Loans
Maybank is the first local bank in Malaysia to offer online loan pre-approval to customers. Submit your application any time, 24 hours a day, and get a reply within 3 working days.

Insurance & Takaful
Being there for you isn’t enough. It is about helping you plan for all eventualities! With Maybank’s online insurance, you can be rest assure that everything is under control.

Cyber Mall
The Maybank2u.com Cyber Mall offers convenient and reliable online shopping. You can expect quality merchants, value for money and take advantage of special offers. Enjoy shopping at your own convenience from your home or office with the assurance of a secure connection.

Online Education
Maybank2u.com can help you and your family achieve your lifelong education goals online by enabling you to Save and Invest for you children’s education.

Investments
Thinking of investing in Maybank? You surely can.

This is surely a bank that utilizies Information Technology to generate customer satisfaction besides solving a wide range of needs and wants in the e-commerce world. Unbelievable? Check it out yourself…

Google launched a web calendar, which is a free service that not only enables you to get alerts via sms but also allows you to have multiple calendars for your schedules under one account.

The features.
Google Calendar, available at www.google.com/calendar, offers a number of easy to use features including a drag and drop interface and the ability to see you diary, 1 day, 4 days, a week and a month at a time.

The Good news:

You can get the calendar to remind you of events via SMS, and also be able to run multiple calendars from the same log-in, so you can have one for business, home and whatever else you care to run a separate calendar.

Opinion: I am really loving it. Google seems to be solving every, virtually possible problems day by day, but wait a minute, are they just realeasing the bits and pieces of their Goobuntu OS, whilst still developing it? It might be? who knows?

The Source of news: Pocket-lint.

According to a news report at Technology times, the federal government of Nigeria has approved a directive that only ‘Made in Nigeria’ software should run on the IT systems of the nation’s public offices and institutions.

Technology Times checks reveal exclusively that the directive comes into force following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) approval by President Olusegun Obasanjo that all government agencies and institutions must run only ‘Made in Nigeria’ software.

Read more of the news report here…..

Opinion:

Did I get the news report right? Or is it the FEC, that are too stupid to understand that saying something like “Made in Nigeria software only” is not only vague but a sign of IT illiteracy? Or maybe it is just me been too excited about the whole news report. Still can’t figure that out.

Things Nigeria doesn’t have.
1. A made in Nigerian Operating system.
2. A made in Nigerian Enterprise Applications besides small-light scale applications to serve different niches.
3. A made in Nigerian hardware that has a Made in Nigerian software-driver to support it

I can go on and on to list, what we don’t have, not to even mention going to the extent of measuring our competency level, when it comes to developing a cutting edge software that can serve the needs of the local market without borrowing a software from overseas, be it from the open source community or the commercial market.

I think this directive is plain stupid and does not help the Nigerian software industry, besides come to think of it, who are we copying from? India? India is heavily powered by Microsoft besides having a very competent IT industry, if I am not mistaken. I know for sure that you are not helping an incompetent industry by patronising it.

I am very certain that this directive would only just promote more outsourcing and off-shoring by Nigerian labeled IT companies.

What Nigeria needs is a solid infrastructure and an effort in skills development through proper education especially in the IT industry.