n the past, I've tried conning asking my cheap bastard fun-loving friends to plug me in their various online ventures. Be it blog, journal, website, or bumper sticker affixed to the change-only lane of a toll plaza, I've tapped as many free resources as possible.

I even included LIPP in various message board signatures. That made me feel less like a cheap bastard and more of a freeloader (there's a difference, just a very, very thin line).

So, as a result, I've decided to try my luck with advertising LIPP on Alien Loves Predator, whose link features the two lead roles, Abe and Preston.

After a few hours' work this evening, I've completed a banner ad for ALP. I figured I'd toss it up 'ere for folks to snag -- should you feel like slingin' some free press my direction:

This Yahoo! ad almost made me spray cottage cheese from my nose (but I wasn't eating cottage cheese at the time).