For many months I have tried to solicit friends and family to complete a trial marketing offer so that I could earn a free Apple iPod. I have officially given up and removed the image and link from this blog. Twelve people signed up. Two completed offers. I needed five to get the iPod. The last person who signed up used the email address of yomamma@yahooo.com. Clearly, it is time to quit. Besides, I already have a free iPod anyway.