LA Screenwriter : A Nifty Resource for TV or Film Scripts

For writers writing tv shows or screenplays, this site offers sample scripts of 2013 tv shows.

http://la-screenwriter.com/2013/10/11/this-seasons-tv-pilot-scripts/

Beware of "Ourmeets" and Other Referring Sites in Your Blog and Website "Referring Sites."

The blog "From the Sidelines" has good information and advice about "ourmeets" and other similar "referring sites."

"First up is the worst offender. Coming in as www . seoanalyses .com or under its real address,  ourmeets . com , this is a por nographic “dating” site. As you can see, it was blocked by OpenDNS, which I use to pre-filter anything coming into the house. Don’t click on it as it is exceedingly unsafe to visit."
http://from-the-sidelines.blogspot.com/2013/10/again-with-spam.html



List of references to avoid. Recommended: Do not click on them.
Avoid clicking on any strange referral sites.
vampirestat
topblogstories
7 secret search
kamangra 100
http://editing4onlinewriters.blogspot.com/2013/10/beware-of-top-blog-storiescom-and-other.html

*.gwt.xml module file Here is some into on this note.

If you see this message during your online writing/blogging, this notice is followed by some websites that address this note:

Error: possible problem with your *.gwt.xml module file. The compile time user.agent value (ie9) does not match the runtime user.agent value (ie 10). Expect more errors

Via: Lothar
For a complete discussion:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/public-data-labs/BQToNk-pxPk/ssi-M9syzV0J
Google public data charts causes an Error in IE9, Windows 7. Message
"Error: Possible problem with you *gwt.xml module file. The compile
time user.agent value (ie6) does not match the
runtime user.agent value (safari). "
In IE7 no graphs are  visible and with IE8 the error occurs only
in .de pages (Windows XP).
Error in  http://www.finanz-links.de/test.htm but not
http://www.finanz-links.com/test.htm though the same code.
Error message in IE8  "Ungültige Klassenzeichenfolge" (invalid class
string)
In  Chrome and Firefox all works fine."

How to Fix HP 4500 "No Scan Options" or "Scan Setting Are Not Set" Messages

These directions are supposed to fix the problem of no scanning from a print/fax/copy/scan HP Officejet 4500. Begin by turning the printer off.

The directions say to restart your computer.
Then, follow these directions to reset your printer.
Turn the power on the printer; use the Power button.
The printer is on.
At the back of the printer, disconnect the power cord.
From the wall outlet you can unplug the power cord.
Then, wait 15 seconds.
Plug the cord back into the wall.
Plug the power cord to the back of the printer.
The printer may turn on by itself.
Or use the Power button.
Try to scan.
If it doesn't work, try the next step listed on the link below.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02450835&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=3919449&tmp_track_link=ot_search

How to Enable and/or Disable Automatic Capital Letters in Word : Links to Resources

For Word 2013
From the Microsoft Word Help
The article goes into more specific detail.

Click File, in the upper left hand corner of the document.
Click Options
Click Proofing
Click AutoCorrect Options.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/automatically-correct-capitalization-HA010354276.aspx

For earlier versions of Word:
Small Business Chronicle offers these steps.
The article linked below goes into greater detail.

On Word, find the Microsoft Office button.
"Word Options."
"Proofreading"
"AutoCorrect Options"
Take away checks from features you wish to disable.
You can create exceptions.
"OK."
Turning Off the Auto Capitalization in Word. By Laura Webster. Demand Media.
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/turning-off-auto-capitalization-word-38167.html

Beware of "top blog stories.com" and Other Referring Sites in Your Blog and Website "Referring Sites."

 

Besides Vampirestat, etc., the latest possible spam is called Top Blog Stories.com

There are others showing up that I don't recognize, such as 7 Secret Search , kamangra 100 blog .

At first, I thought these were good, recognizing my great writing ability:)

Then, I learned the hard way that these are spam. I clicked on the link, and thus opened the door to more spam. I learned NEVER to click directly on an unknown referring site link.

 

Hot to Handle Referrer Spam in Referring Website and URLs

 

To check out a referrer site, we can run a search, such as "what is top blog stories. com"

Then look through the search results for some answers. Usually, we don't even need to click a link, as the search results summaries will give you the information you need.

 

As online writers, we must be aware that not only are there harmful spammy sites that look like "referring" sites, but also running a search question can lead to fake and spammy "reference" sites that are set up to spam us again.

 

Though I am a novice-intermediate to online writing, I've learned to develop a sense about "fishy" sites, just as I learned about "fishy" email. If it doesn't look right, don't click. If we are unsure, take the precaution of running a search "What is _______."

 

Additional Information:

 

http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/blogger/RrxXxyoSdvU%5B1-25-true%5D

"This is called referer spam. Nobody is actually viewing your blog from these sites - and nobody knows about these links but you, since only you can see your Stats logs. There are no actual links to your blog, from these websites - nor is your blog content being read, from anybody's computer. Neither your blog's page rank nor reputation is affected, one way or the other, by referer spam."

 

Stop clicking on the links in your Stats logs.  That's the only way to make referer spam stop.http://blogging.nitecruzr.net/​2011/10/referer-spam-is-here-​to-stay.html
Concentrate on publishing your blog, and getting legitimate traffic - and the referer spam will not be an important issue.

Via:

http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/blogger/RprYCnkj_Ew

"If you must click on unknown links while in an office environment [or any environment] , at least disable/fake the referrer information you're sending, so they don't see where you are coming from (your stats page). And disable loading images ('cached only' instead) and javascript on all unknown sites, maybe even css too."

 

http://www.etsy.com/teams/7718/questions/discuss/12476406/

Info on spam r-e-f-e-r-e-r.com

 

On-Line Writing and Bloggers : Beware Traffic from Vampirestat, Zombiestat, Adsense Watchdog August 3, 2013

Are you a writer and blogger, who has noticed traffic from Adsense Watchdog, Vampirestat, or Zombiestat? Avoid clicking on these sites, as they could be "bots" or give viruses.

For more information, visit the following link for a lengthy and detailed discussion.


http://spamspoiler.blogspot.com/2012/12/adsense-watchdog-zombiestat-vampirestat.html

Business Online : Beware Dependence on Social Media Sites via

This article from online writer, etc. Karen Berger provides clear ways to maintain customer contact without depending on current social media fads.

"Why Self-Employed Creatives Should Never Rely on Facebook to Reach Customers.
Written by Karen Berger. CreateWorkLive. May 30, 2013
http://createworklive.com/2013/05/30/why-self-employed-creatives-should-never-rely-on-facebook-to-reach-customers/

Color and Eye Strain : Awarenes of Effects of Color Can Help Avoid Eye Strain

Colors influence us as we work on computers, along with the colors of our surroundings and desks. Here is some information about how to reduce eye strain.

http://www.sangrea.net/ohs_dbase/colour-color.htm


Photo from Wikimedia Commons
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flickr_-_Nicholas_T_-_Halfway.jpg
Description Rainbows and departing storm clouds, Delaware River, Northampton County–Warren County line.

Writing Opportunities at Decoded Science

Are you a dedicated writer seeking an online writing experience with other dedicated writers? Check out Decoded Science : http://www.decodedscience.com/

Here is the link to apply: http://www.decodedscience.com/write-for-decoded-science

Excel Worksheet How To Insert Multiple Rows and Columns

Contextures has a YouTube video that shows how to easily insert either a single row or multiple rows on your Excel worksheet or spreadsheet. You can also use the shortcut as provided by a poster: Shortcut is Alt+H+I+R or Menukey+I+R.

 

"You can quickly insert a single row in Excel by using a mouse shortcut. Did you know that you can insert several rows at the same time? This video shows..."

Quickly Insert Multiple Rows in Excel. Contextures.com. Uploaded on Jul 12, 2010
http://www.contextures.com/excel.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NyHw561Qv8

References:

Contextures. News, Services, Publications.
http://contextures.com/index.html

Insert Rows, Columns, or Cells
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel-help/insert-rows-columns-or-cells-HP005200926.aspx

Blogging on Blogger : Support Services

Many writers use Blogger at blogger.com for free blogs.

• This Google weblog publishing tool offers easy access.
• You can create multiple blogs.
• Experiment with various templates, colors, fonts, and layouts.
• Monetize your blog with Adsense and track earnings.
• Keep track of page views and other options.

 For technical difficulties on Blogger, check out this link.
http://knownissues.blogspot.com/

The explanations are fairly clear, as in the issue of the image uploader not working.
Usually the image uploader is fairly easy-to-use. For bloggers experiencing difficulty, here is reply:

"The photo upload icon is not appearing for some users on Internet Explorer. We're investigating the issue and will update … as soon as we have more information.

… [Right now, try a] different browser (such as Chrome or Firefox) or temporarily switching to the Edit HTML mode of the compose editor."

Adsense Forum for Google Adsense

If you are using Google Adsense, here is a forum link:
http://www.webmasterworld.com/google_adsense/4502581.htm

Windows 7 Automatic Window Resizing and Docking Turn On or Off

Windows 7 is handy, but often the designers overthought what some users might want.

An example is the automatic window resizing and docking feature.

This means that when working with a window, if the user accidentally moves the window to the upper right hand corner, that the window will suddenly fill the entire screen. Or, if the user accidentally moves the window to the right, the window will stay there and take up half the screen.

Some users life this feature; other users find it distracting.

The directions by Rick Broida for PC World show that it's easy to turn this feature on and off.
He notes that the The difficulty is finding where. The answer is the mouse.

Here are the directions, though the articles in the resources explains the process fairly smoothly.

"1. Click Start, type Ease, then click Ease of Access Center.
2. Scroll down a bit and click Make the mouse easier to use.
3. Scroll down to and enable the last checkbox in that window: Prevent windows from being automatically arranged when moved to the edge of the screen.
4. Click OK..."


Resources:

"Turn Off Automatic Window Resizing and Docking in Windows 7,"

By Rick Broida. PC World. Feb. 21, 2011.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/220222/Windows.html

Info on Selling Freelance Articles and Books Website

How to Sell Freelance Magazine Articles and Books.
http://www.middle-coast-publishing.com/business-of-freelance-writing/get-paid.htm

The author of the above link writes in an engaging style about aspects of writing.
There are tons of writing sites, but this author has a few pointers that can help writers.

Microsoft Word : How To Turn Off Auto Format

Microsoft Word has many automatic format features. For people working with certain composition guidelines, including legal formatting, you can adjust or turn off the autoformat for more efficient document production.

"How to Turn Off Autoformat."

http://washburnlaw.edu/technology/howto/turnoffautoformat.php

Microsoft Word Defaults for Fonts and Spacings

If you are using Word, you may want to change the default settings for font, line spacing, and paragraph spacing. Here are some directions for ensuring that your document is ready to go with the fonts, line spacings, and paragraphs spacings you want.

"How to Change the Default Font and Line Spacing in Word 2007 and 2010."
http://washburnlaw.edu/library/technology/tutorials/fontspacing-win.html


"In Word 2007 & 2010 the default fonts have changed from Times New Roman 12 point and Arial 12 point to Cambria 11 point and Calibri 11 point respectively. Here is how you change the default settings:"

Websites : How To Create a Website by Lisa Irby

"The 2 Create a Website Blog." By Lisa Irby. This site offers a how-to approach to building a website. There are also troubleshooting discussions.

Internet Slang Dictionary

For writers new to the Internet, an Internet Slang Dictionary is helpful.
Here is one of many online Internet slang dictionaries.
InternetSlang.com

Smashwords: A Smashing Free Way to Publish Online

For writers with unpublished writings, Smashwords offers a free publishing and distribution tool to immediately place your work online and ready for buyers.

As with most sites, you will develop a user name and password. Then, plan to sit down with a nice cup of tea or coffee and read through the free online publication guide, titled Smashwords Style Guide by Mark Coker. The guide reads quickly despite its 80 plus pages. Taken in chunks, the guide makes the publication process clear and as painless as possible.

Smashwords also provides a Marketing Guide to help writers plan a course of marketing their books.

While all online publishing has quirks, many writers have begun publishing on Smashwords so their writing is available and easy to find.