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    scheng1 replied to the topic I redeemed in the forum Group logo of About LiteracyBaseAbout LiteracyBase 8 years, 5 months ago

    I redeem at $10. I have just 10 or 20 cents more than $10 when I login this morning.

    After I click redeem, I have no motivation to edit the old articles!  I think I will just relax, and read and comment.

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    scheng1 replied to the topic Yes. It is true. I reached payment in the forum Group logo of About LiteracyBaseAbout LiteracyBase 8 years, 6 months ago

    @swalia Till now, there is no advertisement.  I think when they get Adsense approved, and the money starts to roll in, they may have more money to share with us.

    It is hard for a writing site to survive without Adsense.

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    scheng1 replied to the topic Yes. It is true. I reached payment in the forum Group logo of About LiteracyBaseAbout LiteracyBase 8 years, 6 months ago

    @grecy095 If you have written some articles during the downtime, now might be a good time to upload.

    You still may make it to the minimum cashout.

    I just manage to make it to $10 after uploading 8 articles yesterday.

    @swalia Some of my articles made as low as 10 cents! Most are 13 cents to 15 cents for 300 words articles.

    Those that exceeded 5…[Read more]

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    scheng1 commented on the post, How to get into the habit of saving 8 years, 6 months ago

    In reply to: scheng1 wrote a new post, How to get into the habit of saving When you do not have a habit of saving, you are losing out in the race to financial freedom.   How can you get into the habit of saving?   The k […] View

    Kitty bank is definitely a good way to start saving.
    When we use ATM or debit card or credit card, we do not feel that we are spending real money, but when we use coins, we can feel that is real money.

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    scheng1 replied to the topic Writing Effective Titles in the forum Group logo of Writing Challenges & TipsWriting Challenges & Tips 8 years, 6 months ago

    hmmm, I am not aware that we can create group here.

    Hopefully @support can help to migrate all the writing challenges over.

    It will serve to clear writer’s block for those who want to write, and do not know what to write.

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    scheng1 replied to the topic Another fun writing project: Your 5 favourite smells in the forum Group logo of About LiteracyBaseAbout LiteracyBase 8 years, 6 months ago

    @ruby3881 wow, that looks really nice.

    Thanks to @thinker for accidentally figure it out without knowing why!

    If this works in post, it may allow us to  get a link to our reference source, if any.

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    scheng1 replied to the topic Fun Writing Project: A dream house in the forum Group logo of About LiteracyBaseAbout LiteracyBase 8 years, 6 months ago

    @morgoodie @ruby3881 @peachpurple This is getting really hilarious.  From a dream house, the topic becomes Chinese delivery.

    I think someone has to start a new writing challenge about food!

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    scheng1 replied to the topic Anyone wants to take part in fun writing project? in the forum Group logo of About LiteracyBaseAbout LiteracyBase 8 years, 6 months ago

    @morgoodie I think you should just split 800 words into 2 posts.  You will maximize the earning in this way.

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    scheng1 wrote a new post, How to write an imaginary cruise trip 8 years, 6 months ago

    After writing two imaginary cruise trips, I must say that this is the easiest way of writing.
     
    While I am writing the imaginary cruise trip, I feel literally as if I were on a cruise ship.  I get myself e […]

    • wow, you sure are good at imaginary article. I wish I have that kind of spirit to go online and imagine about it.

      Honestly, you have not been to a cruise trip before?

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    scheng1 wrote a new post, Benjamin Graham did not sell all his stocks before 1929 Stock Market Crash 8 years, 6 months ago

    Benjamin Graham, the Dean of Wall Street, did not sell all his stocks before the 1929 Stock Market Crash.
     
    For those who do not know who Benjamin Graham is, you can remember him as the teacher of Warren […]

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    scheng1 wrote a new post, Strategies for handling lots of homework 8 years, 6 months ago

    Your teachers have given you lots of homework, how can you deal with the homework?
     
    Do you spend time cursing and swearing, and hope your dog tears up all the worksheets?  Do you prefer to watch TV, and pray t […]

    • wonderful tips for teens and pupils who are facing homework everyday.
      My son, 9 years old has 5-8 homework to do daily.

      Sometimes, it is difficult to answer the Chinese questions because we adults have no idea of the new format at all. What we had learned in the past was 30 years ago, so different syllabus.

      My teenager also doesn’t know how to answer them, she is 12 years older than him.

      Hence, we just have to “shoot” the answers and get a “D” for it.

    • I remember when I was in school back in the days, I we would be given so much homework that when you go home in the evening you feel so over burdened. Who would you blame or call upon so that they can reduce the burden mmhh I guess no one can do that for you but yourself. So the best thing that you could do is when you go home you will plan and see how you can do the homework. For me i used to go for tuition after school for like 2 hours. So what i used to do is take that time to do my homework, and I’m the process if I am not able to do something then I can seek for help from my tutor who will take me through it until I understand. So when I go home I am done with homework and am certain that everything is right because it has already been checked. So I can watch tv bath and have my dinner without thinking about struggling with homework.

    • Everyone who attends school gets homework. Depending on the type of teacher you have, the amount of homework will vary. Here are some tips for when you’re having homework trouble.

      Keep a homework agenda/notebook where you record all your homework. Also keep folders and notebooks separate for each subject. Usually your school will give you a daily planner to write down and organize your homework. If not keep a calendar either on your electronic device (most smartphones come equipped with this) or on a paper calendar that you can hang somewhere. Always be sure to write down any homework, tests, or upcoming events for school. If you do have a test that you know of a couple days before hand. Do not leave it to the last minute, you will have to end up doing homework and studying.

      Make sure you are not overdoing homework. Only do what is needed. For example if your Spanish homework is only page one in the book, don’t also do page two, three, and/or four! Only do extra if you have the time and you are sure this will be assigned to you on a day where you are crammed up with after school events. Another exception is extra credit, especially if you need it.

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    scheng1 wrote a new post, A few lessons from the lazy cats 8 years, 6 months ago

    All of us know how lazy a cat can be.
     
    A cat sleeps nearly 18 hours a day, and most of the time you can catch them sleeping at all odd hours.
     
    What are a few lessons we can learn from the lazy cats, except t […]

    • my cat does the same, I guess all cats have the same habits, sleep, eat, play and stretch like an acrobatic

      Cats are wonderful pets except for the poop, very smelly that makes one puke.

      Cats do sleep for long hours but they are indeed alert.
      If I walk past my cat who is sleeping, she would open an eye and goes back to sleep.
      her ears are alert but not her body.

      When she is hungry, I had to feed her.
      If I y delayed her meal, she would hunt down for her prey, lizards, sparrows, rats and bring them to me .
      That means, I am not kidding when I said I am hungry!!

    • Cat owners would probably tell you that cats are the perfect pet. I certainly enjoy having them around the house. We don’t currently have any pets, but we have almost always kept cats. If I ever get another one, I think I will try to choose a breed like the rag doll, that loves to be cuddled and held.

    • Yes, I withstand those “persistent” demands! My cats learn that meals are served twice a day. Additional treats are offered whenever leftover human food is suitable for the cats, so it’s worth their while to stay near the house, but they’re not too stuffed to hunt. They’re definitely not encouraged to be near humans who are cooking or eating, and will be punished (locked out!) if they annoy humans at those times. People who reward meowing with extra food often seem to have fat, sick cats–often the “picky eaters” who are always begging for something and rejecting the food offered to them, because, of course, what they desperately need is *not* food.

    • Cats are definitely my favorite pets, but I never thought about them in this particular way – that we can actually learn how to live a better life from those tiny creatures.

      And indeed, I should admit that no matter how small a living thing is, we can always learn from it by just observing.

    • Some interesting facts especially when you look at it in a different aspect. They really make a lot of sense and there is definitely something there to look up to. My cat does the same. When it’s hungry it will wait for me to return home from work either at my gate or at my front door. The minute it spots me it will meaw, follow me everywhere, if I close a door it won’t stop leading, and that can be annoying sometimes. You know what a cat does not know that you are tired of your hungry too, it just needs to be fed. It’s very interesting to watch it sometimes and i just smile to myself imagining that one day i will have a real child who will be doing all that. Lesson learned I will now be looking at my cat more closely to get more clues hahaha.

    • Great article. Behind the laziness of the cat, we can learn many things from them that we can apply it to ourselves but not the laziness.:-)

      Be clean, be persistent, have focus in everything we do, and enjoy life.

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    scheng1 wrote a new post, A dollar now is better than a dollar tomorrow 8 years, 6 months ago

    When I studied the topic of economics in a diploma of business course, our lecturer kept on repeating a few important concepts.
     
    One of the most important concepts is that a dollar today is better than a […]

    • Indeed, a good lesson for all to know.
      When my brother in law bought a 3 room hdb flat in singapore 30 years ago, he didn’t know that today, it is worth SGD$500k = USD$361k = RM1.488 million

      He is super rich now.
      Hence, it was lucky for him to had bought that flat so many years ago.

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    scheng1 wrote a new post, How to get into the habit of saving 8 years, 6 months ago

    When you do not have a habit of saving, you are losing out in the race to financial freedom.
     
    How can you get into the habit of saving?
     
    The key is to start small, and build up your confidence.
     
    That me […]

    • Kitty bank is definitely a good way to start saving.
      When we use ATM or debit card or credit card, we do not feel that we are spending real money, but when we use coins, we can feel that is real money.

    • yup, a piggy bank is a good habit to start from young or old. Anyway, it is never too old to learn how to save money.
      10cent or 50 cents , everyday you clink into the piggy bank, you hear the sound of shilling jingle, that is the joy.

      Nowadays, kids are spending more more instead of saving.
      Where have our days gone to?

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    scheng1 wrote a new post, An enjoyable holiday 8 years, 6 months ago

    My colleague returns from her short trip to Vietnam with her husband. 
     
    For many years, they have been busy working and taking care of their 5 children. 
     
    Their children are grown, and have their own soc […]

    • LOL!
      Your friend sure is funny.
      Maybe she is too rich that she doesn’t know what to do at home.
      Spending the money for air ticket, accommodation and fares aren’t cheap either.

      Yes, I would agree that when you are on a foreign country, go out and explore the wonderful historical places, shopping centres and food.

      Otherwise, just like you had mentioned, might as well stayed at home, turn of the air cond, watch a movie and order a take away.

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    scheng1 wrote a new post, How to invest in food safely and profitably 8 years, 6 months ago

    There are many ways of investing in food.  Food is something that everyone needs, but from an investor’s viewpoint, investing in food is rather risky.
     
    These are the new ways of investing in foo […]

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    scheng1 replied to the topic Is LiteracyBase Altering Our Posts? in the forum Group logo of About LiteracyBaseAbout LiteracyBase 8 years, 6 months ago

    @icybc That is valid point.

    @support please take a look at the concern raised in @icybc comment.  I think that is a valid concern, as in who owns the copyright to the content here.

    Do we get to delete our content if we want to publish it elsewhere?

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    scheng1 replied to the topic Is LiteracyBase Altering Our Posts? in the forum Group logo of About LiteracyBaseAbout LiteracyBase 8 years, 6 months ago

    @sunil if you leave that site, do you still have the rights to those articles?

    I think for most writing sites, once a writer deletes the profile, all the articles written by the writer will be deleted as well.

    That means the writer can publish the content elsewhere.

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    scheng1 commented on the post, Reasons why one Should “Promote” 8 years, 6 months ago

    In reply to: Tanikka Paulk wrote a new post, Reasons why one Should “Promote” Promoting ones business and brand is very important. If anyone expects to gain exposure for their business or brand then they must be willing to […] View

    Promoting also helps us to earn more money.
    That is about the only real reason for me to use Promote.

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