I get an average of 2 to 5 link exchange requests per day. I used to answer all of them, even those that I declined… I either accepted them, or I offered an explanation for declining.

Usually, if a link to my site had already been added, unless the page where it was added was completely unrelated to my site or was not indexed by Google, I reciprocated with a link back.

I generally did this even if the page with my link on it had a Google PR lower than the page where they asked me to link back from. My only requirements were that the page be indexed by Google and somewhat related to my site.

The above is what I have been doing for years.

However, one day I decided to check if the links incoming to my sites were still live. Big surprise when I found that close to 40% of the links were gone from the pages where they were originally placed, or the actual pages were gone all together.

I contacted those link exchange partners asking for an explanation, but only about 5% of them responded and re-instated my link. The other 95% didn’t even bother responding.

This is when I decided to start tracking my incoming links to make sure that when a link was removed, I knew about it, so I could contact the webmaster right away to find out why the link was removed and to ask for it to be re-instated.

Now I had a tracking system which was good, but I also wanted to find out why so many links had been removed. I wondered if there was something fishy about it. I know that webpages can get deleted or moved and sites get shot down, but could it be that some webmasters had deleted the links deliberately and hoped that I would not find out? Well, I was not able to find any evidence of this, so for now it remains just a suspicion.

But I did find out something very surprising, even disturbing. I found that some of the requests, those offering 3-way link exchange partnerships stating that they had already added my link were scams. Yes, I could see that there was a link to my site, but my records showed that I had already provided a link back in exchange for that link in a previous partnership.

This to me was evidence that the website was either not owned by the webmaster offering the partnership, or he/she had already exchanged links with me, but was contacting me again using an alias name and a different email address hoping to gain a free link. Or perhaps it is both and in the case of the first (website not owned by the webmaster) they look for existing links and then contact the unsuspecting webmaster proposing a three way linking partnership.

I had undeniable proof of the latter when I received a few 3-way link exchange requests asking me to place a link on one of my sites and offering me a link back FROM ANOTHER ONE OF MY SITES. Yes, this is hard to believe, but it is true. This proved to me what I was already suspecting. Some (if not all) of these 3-way link exchange requests are definitely SCAMS.

Needless to say, I have stopped responding to these requests. I know that perhaps in the process, I am ignoring some legitimate requests, but unfortunately this is how it is in the real world. Often the innocent pays for the guilty.

The good news is that all of these requests look very similar, so it is not hard to spot them.

I am pasting here one of those emails as an example. I have removed the URLs and the email addresses, but the layout and the overall wording (with minor variations) are common to all of them.

They all start with “Greetings” or “How are you?” or “Hello there!” or some other generic greeting.
__________________________________

“Greetings,

My name is Mr. Smith. I handle link exchanges for a network of web sites. I am sending you this email because your website indicates that this address deals with requests of this type.

Here is my linking information: URL: http://www.xxxxxxxxxxx.com
Anchor: Some Text
Description: Some Description.

Your link is listed as:

Title: My Site’s Title
URL: http://www.my-website.com
Description: My Site Description

I have already posted a link to your site, which can be found here: http://www.xxxxxxxxx.com

Please let me know where you will be adding a link back to my site. For the exchange to benefit both of us, please make sure my link is placed on a page that is cached by Google.

Thanks so much for your time, and I hope to hear from you!

Sender’s Name
name@email.com

PLEASE NOTE this email was sent to you because your website indicates that this address deals with requests of this type. If you believe you have received this email in error or you do not want to receive link exchange requests from any sites within our network, please send an email to unsubscribe@email.com and your address will be removed within 2 business days.
__________________________________________

So now you know… The next time you receive one of these emails, either trash it or if you think that it might be legitimate contact the sender and ask him/her to make a small change to the link that they claim to have added. If they don’t make the change it means that they don’t own the site.

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Lots of people who need a brand new car can only afford it if they overstretch their financial limits. Some turn to expensive loans, but there are easier ways that frequently get overlooked. An alternative to stretching affordability is to consider buying a used vehicle. Nowadays we have the web which is sometimes overlooked as being a vast marketplace for buying and selling automobiles.

Some of the best places to search for used cars online and to check on prices, are Cars Direct, Autobytel, Auto web and Auto Trader. These are the most widely known sites where you can find the ideal car at a price you can afford however, these are not the only places. If you take time, you can find many less known but equally reputable places online where you might find your vehicle of your dreams.

You need to be as careful or even more careful buying online than you would buying from your local dealership. Please be aware that car or truck prices can change daily due to the alternation in new car prices. Since the size of your used car payment depends on a mix of price, how much you can reduce, the length of the borrowed funds, and the annual interest rate, you’ll need a special loan calculator to tell you what your monthly payments is going to be.

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This 2005 Ford Thunderbird is a luxury convertible that has been available in three trims that ranges from the Deluxe package to the 50th anniversary package. It has the capacity to take in a maximum of two passengers, and sports two doors. Upon its introduction, this 2005 Ford Thunderbird model came equipped with a standard engine of 3.9 liters, V8, and 280 horsepower that could take in 18 mpg in the city, and 24 mpg on highway cruising. Also standard for this luxury convertible is a five-speed automatic transmission that has overdrive.

This last Thunderbird convertible to be produced still contains the cool and evocative styling that its descendants have bore. It also still holds its heritage of being a roadster with perennial style, loads of power, and great interior roominess and space. However, convertibles who have lived for fifty years also received changes so much so that the 2005 Ford Thunderbird sports an open-air driving, new colors for its interior and exterior, and a new aluminum trim for its doors and center stack.

As per the 2005 Ford Thunderbird’s interior, this vehicle comes with air conditioning with dual-zone automatic climate controls, a power tilt/telescope leather-wrapped steering wheel that has radio controls mounted on it, a cruise control, leather upholstery on 6-way power bucket seats, power mirrors, window locks, door locks, a remote keyless entry system, AM/FM/CD with an in-dash 6-disc changer, a power convertible top, a universal garage door opener, and automatic headlights. On the outside, this luxury convertible could be owned with a power-folding soft top with a heated rear window or with a removable hardtop with trademark porthole windows.

As per safety and security, this luxury convertible has made sure that these features are not overlooked. The vehicle has front airbags, side airbags, and a combination of head-and-chest side airbags, thus making the 2005 Ford Thunderbird the first convertible manufactured by Ford to come equipped with this. Aside from that, the vehicle also has an anti-theft system, the Ford’s Smart Locks system, the LATCH child seat system, a perimeter alarm that goes along with an LED indicator, and a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle.

All of Ford Thunderbird’s parts and Ford car parts needs could be easily located at Auto Parts Discount. Top of the line Ford Thunderbird parts and Ford auto parts could found here that are guaranteed to fit Ford vehicles. They also match the quality and performance of Ford vehicles.

In a nutshell, the 2005 Ford Thunderbird comes with new exterior colors that include bronze and medium steel blue that has replaced merlot, vintage mint green, and light ice blue metallic. Aside from that it also sports new partial interior color packages like medium steel blue and torch red. The convertible also has a new style using aluminum trim on its doors and center stack. And lastly, the 2005 Ford Thunderbird contains seatback map pockets for owner’s use.

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If you make the wrong choice and the driving lessons were not top notch, the result could negatively impact your finances, or worse, put your health at risk every time that you drive. This is because most bad driving habits stem from the absence of expert training right from the outset.

Proper driving lessons will significantly improve your chances of remaining accident free and this will result in stress free driving for life. These are good reasons to spend the necessary time choosing the right driving school and instructor.

Choosing the right driving school can also be a benefit when looking for auto insurance. Some schools offer a certificate that can make it easier for a new driver to be accepted by some auto insurance companies.

Another benefit for choosing the right driving school, at least in Canada, is the discount that some auto insurance companies offer. Several auto insurance companies recognize the quality of instruction provided by certain driving schools. Depending on the age and gender of the driver and the driving school chosen, the savings can be substantial.

Being accident free, can also open doors to a profitable driving career. If you enjoy driving you can get a license to drive trucks or tractor trailers and pursue a career as a transport driver either as a local driver, or if you like traveling, as a long distance driver.

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How about some preventative medicine? Keep your gas tank filled. This may prevent your gas line from freezing up in the cold weather. Also, driving on “fumes” makes it possible for minor pieces of dirt on the bottom of your gasoline tank to run through the fuel lines when using the last drops of gasoline. This debris clogs up the fuel filter and can cause carburetor damage as well.

Sometimes trouble with your car’s electrical components can be due to a blown fuse, which you can replace yourself saving quite a lot of money. Check out to find out if you have a blown fuse previous to calling a tow truck!

Keep an eye on how much oil your car’s engine is using. A sudden change in oil consumption is usually a sign of trouble just about to happen, so you should see your mechanic immediately. To avoid problems with your brakes, it is recommended that you have your brake fluid changed every 30,000 miles. Checking your tire pressure at least once a month can also save you gas at the pump!

Stop and go traffic causes excess wear and tear on your vehicle. To help keep your engine performing well, it is a good idea to give your automobile a nice twenty minute ride at 55 mph on the highway about every couple of weeks or so.

You can find other ways to reduce the cost of operating your vehicle. One major expense is auto insurance. Let’s see how you can save on your auto insurance payments.

If you’ve budgeted for possible out-of-pocket expenses in case of a vehicle accident and if your deductible is low, you might want to consider increasing it. This can lower the cost of your insurance premium.

Talk to your insurance broker. If your car is as old as the hills, you might want to consider dropping your collision coverage to save money.

Auto insurance coverage companies provide a selection of coverage options. Ask your agent if the company offers reductions for driver training courses, anti-lock brakes, automobile alarms, air bags, mature drivers, excellent students or maintaining a good driving record.

Prior to you buying from the dealer, request about the dealer’s return policy, get it in writing and study it cautiously. Dealers usually are not required by law to give customers a three-day option to cancel.

One thing that many of us vehicle owners/drivers don’t realize is that for about every 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an extra $0.10 per gallon for gas.

In most circumstances, when driving on the highway or on roads that don’t require to frequently stop and go, making use of the cruise control will help you save gasoline.

Replacing a clogged air filter can enhance your car’s gas mileage by as much as 10 percent. Cleaning or replacing your air filter is something that is not going to cost you an arm and a leg and it’s very easy to do yourself.

Do your homework when buying a car from an auction. Quite a few vehicles that have been damaged by floods and hurricanes are put back on the market. These are bound to give you trouble on the long run, if not immediately. Be a little concerned when the carpet looks too new and check meticulously for signs of rust.

If you use your automobile for your own business, keep track of the miles travelled so that you can use this for tax deduction. Get more info from your “tax man”.

Once you review all the options available to you to save money while operating your vehicle, you may be persuaded to put away the savings each month for a new car or truck down the road!

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The Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto follows the Detroit Auto Show which is known for being the showcase for smaller, more fuel-efficient cars, electric vehicles and hybrids. Even though this turned out to be true this year, history has shown us that evolution in the auto industry happens at a very slow pace.

This is a trend that has been steadily changing in the last few years. Due to the recent recession and the competition of smaller more fuel efficient imports, the North American car makers have been aggressively developing more fuel efficient vehicles including hybrids and other “green” energy alternatives. This was evident in the 2010 Canadian International Auto Show.

All North American automakers had their innovations on display, but Ford set itself apart from the competition by having the largest floor display showing the largest number of vehicles. It was also the automaker showing one of the largest selections of energy efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles.

Among these was the “Volt”. The Volt’s power source is electricity. It has a range of 40 Miles with it’s batteries fully charged. Besides the batteries it also has a gas powered electrical generator. When the batteries are depleted, the generator kicks in and provides additional power. This keeps the “Volt” going for as long as there is gas to run the electrical generator. This gives the “Volt” a range of several hundreds of Miles.

If you don’t live in or near Detroit, USA or Toronto, Canada or didn’t have a chance to attend any of the auto shows, you can see some pictures on my Car Pictures Site. Just click on this link to go directly to the 2010 Canadian International Auto Show page.

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On the other hand, traditional protective bras are not the most captivating option for auto lovers who intend to maintain his or her purchases.

The trouble with classic protective coverings is basically due to the fact that they hide the finish of the well cared for machine. No real auto fanatic wishes to hide his/her precious vehicle underneath a rubbery covering. He doesn’t want to invest a lot of money on the right finish to then conceal it with a protective layer. Unfortunately, quite a few auto owners had to pick between chips and scrapes or concealing the finish.

Not anymore. An automobile fanatic can opt for a 3m transparent bra which covers the automobile by creating a colorless barrier in between the car’s surface finish and the weather. The 3m clear bra is merely a protective film which is practically painted over the car’s exterior. This solution is typically used on trucks, cars and vans of vehicle owners who cringe at the thought of a pebble getting close to their particularly precious object.

The 3m clear bra can also be used to protect headlights as well. The protective layer is usually utilized to the front of the auto and on the lenses of the headlights. The beauty of this material is that it is practically undetectable. The normal design of the vehicle is not altered in any way. The owner has the peace of mind that comes with understanding that the auto is covered whilst having the luxury of enjoying his vehicle in its original condition.

Some may speculate if the product is genuinely as effective as any of the more common protective coverings. The 3m transparent bra will very effectively guard the car or truck from chips and scratches. The product was formerly created to be utilised on aircraft propellers to protect them from chipping. Certainly the product will be helpful at preventing chipping on vehicles as well.

An additional concern might be the quality of the clarity of the 3m transparent bra. How clear is it, in reality? The producer of the item boasts that the material is basically undetectable except if the motor vehicle is exceptionally white in color. The clear coat is a bit obvious on a stark white auto while very close but it is not detectable from a distance. People will see a faint line where the 3m clear bra ends but that is better than an ugly bug shield or paint chips.

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Even during the tumultuous job market that is facing the world right now with over 680,000 jobs being cut in February of this year alone, nursing is one area that is hiring. In fact 27,000 jobs in the healthcare field were created the same month.

Many single moms and two parent families have found that they need a change in their circumstances. Education is power and nursing is a wonderful option to change lives, help others and provide the financial security that you long for…

Read the  rest of the Article here: Nursing Grants

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“… Ok, what can you do?

Choose to take it or choose not to take it? Your choice of course….

If you do decide to take it please follow Dr Mercola’s steps in this video – http://products.mercola.com/multivitamin-vital-minerals/?source=nl

If you don’t decide to take it, stand up and be counted now, please!  Please tell everyone you love and care about what is really going on with the H1N1.  There is a game being played by the powers to be and now more than ever before, the people of the world need to stick together to defeat the barrage that is about to be onslaught to the worlds people.

Don’t believe us that there are some serious games going on? 

Even world renown actor and bad boy Charlie Sheen has stood up addressing President Obama asking questions about so many things in an Address on the anniversary of the 9/11 bombing – see:
http://www.infowars.com/twenty-minutes-with-the-president/

Don’t know who is really controlling the world right now? Watch this video and make up your own mind….
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3725493129921826227&ei=8JOhSszGD4eWqAPUvsC_BA&hl=en - on the right hand side of the video you will see a lot more to watch.  Feel free to research more at your own free will… Believe what you will from it…

We believe there is a game being played in a big way right now and you need to know about it to assist you with the decisions you make for you and your family and to take action.

If what you have read and watched has you wanting to take action and you live in Australia then Michael Bending of Alliance for Health Freedom Australia has a petition against mandatory swine flu vaccination on his site, he is aiming for 100,000 signatures and has only just posted it so there are less than 1000 so far.

He needs as many health-wise people to sign this petition and send the message to Rudd and Roxson that mandatory vaccinations are TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE.

The link is:
http://www.healthpetitions.com.au/mandatory-swine-flu-vaccination/petition/ref/1458

Read the letter on the right hand side along with review the links in the letter.  You can also send a copy of the letter to your local member if you live in Australia.

If you are not from Australia, research this more in your local country and make a stand now! 

Please take action with your research today – time is ticking fast! 

Please take it upon yourself to research the internet in your own country.  Please google any of the following; “H1N1 Vaccination” “H1N1 vaccine” “H1N1” “H1N1 Update” “H1N1 Forced Vaccinations” to get you started.”

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“… As of August 28th 2009 (update 63) http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_08_28/en/index.html, there
have been 2185 deaths world wide from H1N1. Compared to seasonal flu, this does not constitute a pandemic let alone justify mandatory mass vaccination with a vaccine that will have dangerous side effects and little proof of efficacy.

Approximately 36 thousand Americans die from seasonal flu every year, 200 thousand are hospitalised. Between 250 – 500 thousand people die from seasonal flu world wide, also resulting in  three to five million cases of severe illness.

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs211/en/  The world wide 2185 deaths from H1N1 virus, does not constitute a pandemic yet alone grounds to begin mandatory vaccination around the world.

This doesn’t make sense to us and it seems there is some higher order or reason to  be running this scare campaign around the world.  There is also a massive cost to each tax payer along with a huge profit being made by the manufacturer of the vaccine.
 
While we are on manufacturers, can you believe a company called Medimmune filed a patent on the latest H1N1 flu more than a year before the first case?  Yes you heard, a year before the swine flu started!!! Don’t believe us then watch this….
http://www.viddler.com/explore/ufoblogger/videos/51/ – H1N1 Swine Flu Virus Patented by Medimmune Back in 2008

Funny that the Australian government cant even come clean on the actual cost yet they have put in an order for 21 million H1N1 vaccinations and there are only 21 Million people in the country!

If that is not starting to look like mandatory vaccination then what is?  Why would the Government buy 21 Million Vaccines at a cost they can not even tell the tax payers of Australia about if they didn’t have a plan to max vaccinate?  You be the judge…
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,,26091306-952,00.html –Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon says near the end of the article and we quote…

Ms Roxon was unable to put a precise figure on the cost of the vaccine.

“There are some confidentiality issues. We have a private contractual agreement with CSL for the priority provision for this vaccine,” she said.

“I have made clear on the record before that it is over $100 million. It is not appropriate for us to be itemizing the exact cost, given the commercial interests that are also at stake.”

Personally we find that very interesting that the government who has gone into contract with CSL can not give the Australian people (who will be consuming the vaccine should they choose to have it) an honest answer of what this vaccine is going to cost the tax payers nor the real facts behind the vaccine.

It is really interesting that CSL the makers of the vaccine have posted a tidy 63% profit also: 
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,,25951100-5003402,00.html

Some more interesting sites, articles & videos worth reading & Watching before you make your choice to be vaccinated….

http://www.fightbackh1n1.com/

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/17/Many-Health-Workers-Wont-Take-Swine-Flu-Vaccine.aspx

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1206807/Swine-flu-jab-link-killer-nerve-disease-Leaked-letter-reveals-concern-neurologists-25-deaths-America.html#ixzz0OqsdiuaX

http://www.viddler.com/explore/mercola/videos/203/376.151

http://www.theflucase.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Burgermeister

http://www.currentconcerns.ch/index.php?id=850

http://www.projectcamelot.org/jane_burgermeister.html

http://www.infowars.com/journalist-fired-over-flu-pandemic-lawsuit/

http://wakenews.net/Microsoft_Word__Criminal_Charges__Swine_flu_edits_v2_1_.pdf - action you can take if you are a US citizen

http://www.naturalnews.com/026562_vaccinations_NaturalNews_The_Constitution.html

http://www.wakenews.net/Evidence_of_the_use_of_pandemic_flu_to_depopulate_USA.pdf - Bioterrorism Evidence – 134page document

http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/661.html – US troopers reacting
to flu vaccine
 
US National Vaccine Information Center
http://www.nvic.org/

http://www.viddler.com/explore/NVICstandup/videos/8/

http://www.viddler.com/explore/NVICstandup/videos/7/ …”

Read part 3 of this article just above it…

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