Matched.co.uk CLOSED!

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This could be bad news for some of the publishers earning from Matched.co.uk. I’m a current member (but currently earning zero) and I just received this email:

Dear XXXXX XXXXXXX,

Below is some information regarding your matched.co.uk account.
Please read this information carefully and, if necessary, carry out any action that is requested.

MATCHED HAS CLOSED
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It is with much regret that we announce that Matched.co.uk has closed.

Matched has been running as a beta experiment for some time and, after much careful consideration, it has been decided not to progress the project to the next stage.

As a result, Matched will not be accepting new sign-ups and will no longer be assigning adverts to its current publisher base.

If you completed your last payment run before November 19th 2008, you will still be paid, but please note that no future payments will be made after this. Therefore, we recommend that you remove any Matched ads from your websites.

Thank you very much for being part of the Matched.co.uk experience and we wish you the best of luck for the future success of your websites.

Thanks,
Matched.co.uk
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As what I’ve heard from online buddies, they earned a decent amount of money from Matched. Now, that they have closed, publishers will now have to look for other avenues to earn residual income from.

Though I did not earn anything from Matched, it was still a nice experience to have worked with them. Time to look for other income-generating sidelines for the Holidays. ^_^

November 20, 2008 | Filed Under Of Anything Black and White | Leave a Comment 

The Real Shaq is “Twittering”

You read the title right!The Real Shaq is “Twittering”! Shaquille O’neal is on Twitter! Apparently, someone decided it would be funny to make Twitter posts pretending to be Shaquille O’Neal. Upon hearing the news about the the fake Twitter account by this “Shaquille”, the BIG ARISTOTLE got wind of it and was displeased of the situation so he decided to guess what? SIGN UP for a Twitter account and start “Twittering” himself (so Shaquille!).

And as confirmed by ALANA-G, the username THE_REAL_SHAQ is indeed the real Diesel. The real Big Cactus. The real Big Aristotle. The real Shaquille O’neal.

 

Shaq on Twitter

Nothing beats that. So if you don’t have a Twitter account, signup now and follow what “The Real Shaq” is writing/doing everyday. I guess I have to signup for an account too.

 

November 20, 2008 | Filed Under Of Anything Black and White | Leave a Comment 

Launching of Defcon Philippines (an IT Security Org)

The soft launching of Defcon Philippines (DefconPH) on December 20, 2008 will bring together IT Security Professionals and Hackers to discuss their solutions, exploits and experiences in this complicated and critical field of IT Security arena. Attending this launching puts you one step ahead in preserving your company’s reputation, keeping your company solvent, and showing your value to your employer. DefconPH is a registered Defcon Group International as DC6332.

This half-day power packed event will cover the latest topics in IT security, hacking and protection. Learn how to avoid embarrassing and expensive data breaches, protect valuable information, and many more. DefconPH stands firm on “No InfoCommercial and No Product Endorsement.” Launching of this organization will commence in Handuraw, 460 Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City from 1PM to 6PM.

Early Bird Rate:

P500 (One Handuraw Sliced Pizza, 2 Bottles of Beer, DefconPH Official Tshirt)
(Pay on or before December 6, 2008)

Regular Rate:

P800 (One Handuraw Sliced Pizza, 2 Bottles of Beer, DefconPH Official Tshirt)
(Starting December 8, 2008)

Proceeds of the soft launching of DefconPH will be used for SEC registration and web maintenance.

More information about the gathering here.

November 5, 2008 | Filed Under Of Anything Black and White | Leave a Comment