Report on Ethics in Blogging SurveyJuly 21st, 2005 Report Summary:
As the prevalence and social influence of weblogs continue to increase, the issue of the ethics of bloggers is relevant not only to the blogging community, but also to people outside it. This study explored ethical beliefs and practices of two distinct groups of bloggers--personal and non-personal--through a worldwide web survey.
New Blogging Rage - Meta BloggingDecember 19th, 2005 Meta Blogging is the rage these days. There are literally hundreds of blogs which talks about - blogging.
Algorithm For Hiring At TaraganaOctober 12th, 2006 It is hiring time again! Srini has devised an algorithm for hiring at Taragana which I think very appropriately describes our hiring funnel:
if (isClueless()) {
goToIBM();
} else if (runOfTheMill()) {
goToWipro();
} else if (thinkUMLIsDesign() && bigAmbitionToBeADesigner() &&
chooseVariableNamesLikeTheLengthOfThisOne()) {
goToAccenture();
} else if ( appreciateDesign() && (knowJava() || knowPHP()) && isTrueDeveloper()) {
welcome();
}
If that looks like you and you are located in India (or willing to relocate) please send your resume to hiring[at]taragana[dot]com.
Note: No animals or companies were harmed in the making of this algorithm.
Blogging + Adsense Success Story (from $200 to $3000 per day) - Weblogs Inc. Profiled by GoogleNovember 14th, 2005 Weblogs Inc. is now profiled by Google as one of AdSense success stories along with Camcorderinfo.com and Askthebuilder.com.
Is Blogging Unproductive For INTP's and Code Monkeys?September 14th, 2006 I am an INTP. And frankly blogging often makes me tired, very tired.
Adobe Bundles Google Toolbar with Shockwave for Internet Explorer on WindowsJune 24th, 2006 Google is massively pushing its web browser toolbar everywhere around the world. Google has agreed to pay a "significant amount" to have Google toolbar bundled with select Adobe downloads.
Why Blogging Can Give You an Edge in EmploymentAugust 15th, 2007 All things being equal can blogging give you a distinct edge in employment? As an employer myself, I think the answer is a definitive yes. Let's see the reasons why.
If I had to Start My Blog Again...July 27th, 2006 Darren of ProBlogger has an interesting idea for group thoughts. What if I were to start blogging again? What would I do different? Here are my two cents...
How to make millions of dollars by bloggingApril 4th, 2009 It is simple, really. The technique described here is so simple that you won't be able to believe your ears.
Eight newspapers and AP rally behind Apple bloggersApril 12th, 2005 In a surprising turn of events eight US newspapers and Associated Press Agency filed a court brief which says they should be allowed to protect their sources. In March, Apple won the right to see the bloggers' e-mail records to find out who leaked information on upcoming products to them, which they published.
10 Simple Tips for Better BloggingDecember 2nd, 2005 Krutik asked me about tips on blogging. So I thought of compiling a small simple list for people new to blogging.
Microsoft Makes a Mess Out of Silly Laptops Giveaway to BloggersJanuary 13th, 2009 Watch out bloggers! Those of you with Microsoft's laptops gifts can keep them back. MIcrosoft had send Acer Ferrari laptops to 90 bloggers during pre-Vista-launch.
WordPress (Blogging Software) Version 2.1 ReleasedJanuary 24th, 2007 WordPress, a popular blogging software, has released version 2.1 with many exciting features and over 550 bug fixes. The key features are:
Autosaving of posts - It has incorporated the features of tw_autosave plugin in the core.
How To Use Yahoo Messenger on Linux (MSN, ICQ, IRC, Google Talk...)November 5th, 2007 Yahoo Instant Messenger isn't directly available on Linux. However there are several alternatives.
Code of Conduct for Bloggers: Should We Have it Now?February 24th, 2009 Here is a case that can change the history of blogging for ever. How much do you think your freedom of speech can be extended in the blogosphere? Should there be a universal code of conduct? We believe it or not, but internet media is equally popular as any other notable printing media of any country.
I am not talking about providing blogging software / service like Blogger. It looks like Google (at least Google India) may actually venture into blogging themselves. Their quarter page advertisement for hiring in Times of India (one of the leading Indian newspaper in English) is very interesting.
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September 21st, 2006 at 1:10 pm
to compete in market,excell by all means and strike the bull’s eye, it’s the only requirement that you should topple the old, out-dated blogs.
Rest is HISTORY.
September 21st, 2006 at 7:11 pm
Whole world of informations.
September 21st, 2006 at 9:10 pm
I am looking forward for a career change in to writing in which I have a talent.My letters and articles have yealed the desired results and appriciations in many occasions.I suggest you may ask on a general topic and I can write a sample for your consideration.It may be the staring point for a new world of oppertunites and satisfaction for your organisation and for me.
Thanks for your time and consideration
Mathew Cherian
September 21st, 2006 at 10:35 pm
writers are thinkers who thinks deeply
September 21st, 2006 at 10:39 pm
e-mail to http://www.google.co.in.wordmasters
Oh! Dear Googling Serpent of Internet! Please accept the enticing, tasty Apples of mesmerising words and let us sell American Dreames in India.
From :
Vithal kanji Patel
The Poet Incarnet,
Founder, The Temple of Human Dignity,
Having two Best Sellers fictions in manuscrips viz. 1) America is Right by Leninvithacleantongue
2) Celebrated Lines in fond Memory of My Hillary
By vithalcleantongue.
Life Advisor : Bharti Axa Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
September 21st, 2006 at 10:40 pm
seems to be an interesting site offering a wealth of information for individual enrichment and maybe rewarding as you go along. I like challenging assignments and game for it.
September 21st, 2006 at 10:54 pm
when I was young,I carried much less books to school than my daughter .She lugs her bag.She has a 6 day week school every alternate week,as only 2nd & 4th saturdays are holidays.My husband & I we are both annoyed.every now & then we have an argument whether this is the right school.We should seriously consider changing schools.
What has not changed ,since then is-love for the school,principal sir,myteacher.What my daughter learns from her teacher is very important & sacred,as it was for us.
Our VEDAS say,
‘ACHARYA DEVO BHAVA’.
THE TEACHER IS EQUAL TO GOD.
THE TEACHER, TODAY,IS STILL EQUAL TO GOD.
THE TEACHER,WILL ALWAYS BE EQUAL TO GOD.
September 22nd, 2006 at 12:37 am
blogs r like the clouds, wafting everywhere,like thoughts unstoppable, like the waters that flow despite odds like a force of nature-carrying new thoughts,visions and hopes 2 awaken in all a hope for a brave new world
a modern day avatar of Tagores lines in his opus -”where the head is held high…..”
September 22nd, 2006 at 1:30 am
When Dr. Samuel Johnson met an old lady with a snuff box he asked for a pinch of the stuff in the following words: Madam, will u permit me to insert the extremeties of my digits into that of your odoreferous concavity to extract therefrom some of the pulverised atoms that would ascend my nasal promontary and cause grateful titillation to my olfactoroy nerves?
Snuffed out, are you?
September 22nd, 2006 at 1:30 am
call me for the competition and see how i fare
September 22nd, 2006 at 6:38 am
Creativity is something which can be assessed
only after how many people are appealed by it.
September 22nd, 2006 at 7:55 am
I would like to take part in this competition because I have a flair for writing. Though I am not very experienced with any field of work, I would like to begin gathering experience and lauch myself into the world that looks ahead with new hopes from the new generation that is to take control…..that is people like us.Being a student of Sociology I am sure that I have a reason to think that I may fair well in this competition because I have an objective knowledge about society which others might lack!!
I’l be looking forward to your invitation to the event that you have arranged on 30th September.
From:
Payal Sen
September 22nd, 2006 at 9:32 am
I have an opinion and a mission to express what I believe in.I am open to challenge and would like to venture into a hereby unknown cyber niche.
Bina Thomas
September 22nd, 2006 at 9:58 am
I do look forward to the competition
But really, its not so much the style, but the content and the zest in expression that draws in and keeps the reader coming back again and again
September 22nd, 2006 at 9:53 pm
I believe that i will change the whole world with my words.
September 22nd, 2006 at 10:26 pm
It is wonderful google taking this initiative of identifying people with writing talent and creating a vibrant blogger’s community.I would be happy to be a part of this global movement in dispensing and receving thoughts,knowledge and ideas.I may not be wizard in computing knowledge,but i am for sure worldlywise.Hope google would support me on this.
September 22nd, 2006 at 10:40 pm
Silence is the best mode of communication,however being human,we are gifted with extra intellingence for Read write & speak. It would be fun to take part in google competition to measure my skill/intelligence which is GOD’s gift to human kind.
September 22nd, 2006 at 10:43 pm
I have a way of saying things with the right words that connect with people.
September 22nd, 2006 at 11:47 pm
I’m looking forwrd 4 the contest.
I would like 2 join 4 the contest
September 22nd, 2006 at 11:48 pm
I want to join for the contest.
September 22nd, 2006 at 11:49 pm
Join google make life easy
September 23rd, 2006 at 12:10 am
its designed all trypical modes
September 23rd, 2006 at 1:14 am
writing is art of self expression, can create, stimulate and enchant people who reads such writings
September 23rd, 2006 at 4:16 am
Google wordmasters challenge is where I want to be….it promises great fun and learning! But I can’t register!Please help!Now!
September 23rd, 2006 at 4:19 am
Words…they are like homing pigeons…pamper them, let them fly…words will find their own way and come to rest on the blank page of your mind!
September 23rd, 2006 at 6:54 am
The numerical and the alphabet posit for our superior understanding of the world and beyond. Numbers elucidate logic and reasoning inexplicable otherwise; and lexical medium objectifies and quantifies the blabber of our mind that is an indispensable pre-requisite for human development and progress. This need is further felt in a rapidly changing world where a clear representation of thoughts is crucial for effective solutions. Such healthy synergy between Google and myself will help me cash in on my mental prowess by enriching my life experience thus.
September 23rd, 2006 at 7:03 am
It is a great opportunity to enjoy my favourite profession - writing. I am indeed looking ahead to the competition.
September 23rd, 2006 at 7:22 am
the most beautiful thing in the world is the world itself
September 23rd, 2006 at 7:24 am
the most beautiful thing in the wolrd is the word itself
September 23rd, 2006 at 9:11 am
Writing was, is and will be my forte but with Google’s encouragement and backing I see myself transforming into a word alchemist.
September 23rd, 2006 at 11:30 am
“Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny”
I’m not aware of the owner of the above quote. I have read it many, many times, every time i read i’m filled with a positive energy, which evokes an introspective meandering. It helps me in redefining simple human values, which were effotlessly passed on from generations yore. Why are we, in this generation have falied to do the same to our children? Where have we gone wrong? As parents? Or the children?
Google has no horizon in influencing the thoughts and the thinking process of the innumerable visitors every minute across the globe. We as thinking writers, are we not committed to the cause of passing on a generation with positive energy and simple values?
Think…. Commit…Lead…
September 24th, 2006 at 2:46 am
I would like to participate in the Writer’s competition to test my writing skills with the best writers.
September 24th, 2006 at 2:52 am
Words are the most poerful find of mankind.It holds the essence of life!
September 25th, 2006 at 12:48 am
Writer’s competetion is something which I am eagerly awaiting to participate.
September 26th, 2006 at 2:41 am
word pictures can speak volumes and in this times of stresses with very little time available to every human, it becomes imperative to say whatever one wants to convey in as little time and fewer words as possible.
September 26th, 2006 at 7:33 am
Im going to take part in this competition;Jus’ got the confirmation.Dont’ know how they shortlisted but yeh Im goin to taste the first Google drive in my career.
Wish me luck.
Apparao
September 27th, 2006 at 1:55 am
I hav recieved a confirmation for the Google wordmasters challenge……….I’m too excited to get it. I’m a software developer by profession & I jus hope that I’d get thru wid this contest.
September 27th, 2006 at 2:23 am
Wish you all the very best of luck!
September 27th, 2006 at 9:10 pm
1.With varied ,rich and colourful experience, in a life spanning over 73 years and
2.having had the opportunity of learning english during the british regime and thereafter
I still hope, inspite of accumulated frustations, to make meaningful contributions to the ongoing human endeavour for a better and happier life.
September 28th, 2006 at 10:22 am
where are you arranging the offline competition in Kolkata? I need to know the venue if I have to turn up on spot timely on the 30th of this month…there is only a day in between….Kindly notify me otherwise I’m at a complete loss.
September 29th, 2006 at 6:18 am
Hey, where’s this much touted competition and how come I’ve not recieved any confirmation or atleast an acknowledgment of registration?
October 2nd, 2006 at 4:49 am
anshulbangalore@rediffmail.com:
I have not heard nor received any communication from goggle on the contest,obviously it is over,if not for some reason,do send me a mail to enable me to take part in the contest please.
awaiting your reply,
many thanks,
anshulbangalore@rediffmail.com
October 5th, 2006 at 12:48 am
Great opportunity guys, come forward and showcase your writing capabilities