Just a posting of links

June 23rd, 2008 | by novinthen | internet

Jun
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The power of twitter :-  We managed to talk about a stolen UMBRELLA without meeting each other! lol :) .. Well, it is just the beginning  :) May the power be with you! Thanks to Vick3s , Kesh for spicing up my twitter!

Yahoo came up with new email addresses , xxx@ymail.com or xxx@rocketmail.com . Now im using a Gmail account for emails and a Yahoo account for Yahoo Groups.I really dont need another email add. Maybe new comers can take up “better” names in these new emails. You can transfer your ‘old’ Yahoo mail settings,mails etc to this new mail. Thanks SaranX for the note.

To  bloggers who use STRIPE AD ( the yellow color lining with kutty adverts you can see on top of this page ). There is a way to create you own FREE Stripe AD ,so that POWERED BY XXX wont be displayed :) . Thanks a bunch HongKiat. *NOTE : functions are limited *

SaranX and I are trying to come up with a self-help group for Internet kakis , particularly bloggers,or any soul who want to be a blogger.  Anyone interested ? Do hit me at novinthen@gmail.com

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Blog Readability Test

June 20th, 2008 | by novinthen | internet

Jun
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What is your blog’s readability level?

Nothing so special about this test,but bloggers can use this as an  ‘unofficial’ yardstick to measure their readability level. Remember,easier to read = More readers :) . My blog is rated “ELEMENTARY SCHOOL” level. :) So bloggers, “blog kamu darjah aper?”

blog readability test

Also,Some blogging tips from the pioneers.

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Manya Blogger Awards

June 6th, 2008 | by novinthen | internet, politics

Jun
06

Since the March 8 elections, the blogsphere which hitherto remained an unexplored realm by politicians has now become an important facet in the battle of minds and votes.

Recognising this, Putera MIC wants to expose more Indian youths to blogging and encourage them to be fair in their postings and content.

In view of this, the wing will be giving out the Manya Bloggers Awards for blogging excellence in August.

manya awards pc 050608At present, most of the blogs which focus on issues pertaining to the Indian Malaysian community are highly critical of MIC, which suffered an electoral massacre losing 18 of its 28 seats.

The latest move by Putera MIC is seen as an attempt to regain lost ground, especially after losing support from the Indian youths.

This was evident when the wing announced that 50 percent of those in the running for the awards in the different categories were critical of MIC.

At a press conference in Kuala Lumpur today, Putera MIC chief P Kamalanathan said: “Many young Indians are still not aware of this (blogging).”

“We understand that bloggers want something good to happen in Malaysia. That is why we are encouraging fair blogging here. We are open to constructive criticism.”

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