February 2012
10 posts
Play the email game
Check out this website I found at emailga.me If you are like me where it is a challenge to go through the email you receive in a day then play the email game. If you are a gmail user then I would recommend playing the game as it makes going through email fun, easier and less time consuming. I’m playing the game and you should do so as well. The whole process is safe, non...
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I should be paid by Facebook!
via bits.blogs.nytimes.com Nick Bolton one the bloggers for New York Times suggests that maybe Facebook should pay the content generators (which means us the people of this world who have signed up for Facebook) in the future because it is the users who are helping Facebook get through the Facebook IPO which is the largest IPO in the Internet Industry ever! I’m ready to push Facebook to...
Madonna you are still the best!
8:07 p.m.: Now Nicki Minaj, M.I.A. and a herd of ladies in fringe skirts are doing what appears to be a pom routine my high school squad did in 1988. Also, did M.I.A. give us the finger? (Uh, yes. Yes she did.) 8:10 p.m.: A marching band is now onstage, drumming while Madonna sings “Open Your Heart.” This is sweet relief after “Give Me All Your Luvin.” 8:10 p.m.: In case you...
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Super Bowl XLVI by the (Twitter) numbers — Cloud...
via gigaom.com A follow up on the post about Twitter usage last year during the Super Bowl . Super Bowl has again broken the record of number of tweets per second. Read the post on the Twitter blog which shares the details of the tweets per minute during the Super Bowl 2012.
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Social media more addictive than tobacco › News in...
via abc.net.au I agree with the statement do you?
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Tynt Publisher Tools - Improve your seo by...
via tynt.com Tynt publishing tool is an interesting tool that allows you to leverage the copy paste functionality of a web page by giving you statistics of the number of people who have copied text from a web page on your website and other analytics (like the keyword copied most, how many users copied and left the site, etc). Append URL to copied text The killer feature of tynt tools is...
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Favorable social trends to continue with the big...
via nfl.com Super Bowl 46 is tomorrow February 5th 2012 and it is the day when social media marketing experts will be tracking the traffic for Super Bowl across the social media marketing sites like Facebook and Twitter. Record of number of tweets per second Last year, for Super Bowl 45, a record of 4,064 tweets per second during the fourth quarter of the game was set and this time the...
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Yahoo! App Search for Android and Apple devices
via uk.apps.search.yahoo.com Yahoo Apps search has been launched by Yahoo UK has launched the service and proves that Yahoo sees a big potential in the “search for apps” market.
How to update Chrome extensions
just click on the wrench icon at the top right of the browser. Hover over [tools] and select [extensions]. Then make sure you are in developer mode by clicking on the link found in the top right of that page that appears. Now you will see a button that says [Update extensions now]. via google.com I just installed the update for Last Pass for Mozilla Firefox, I wondered why Chrome had never...
Freedcamp - Free Project Management tool for...
via freedcamp.com Freedcamp is a free web based project management solution for businesses and working groups.
January 2012
14 posts
Surge in tablet and e-book reader numbers
via pewinternet.org Pew International, while conducting a survey have found that the ownership of Internet tablets and ebook readers have increased from 10% in mid December 2011 to 19% in January 2012. This means more and more people are consuming electronic content with hand held devices therefore publishers of content should adjust their content accordingly.
MegaUpload data faces deletion from Thursday
via megaupload.com Megaupload, as reported by various news agencies and organisations might end with Feds (US Police and Investigating agencies) deleting all the data that there is on the Megaupload website which is sad. I believe some people had legitimate content on the Megaupload website and they should be given a chance to retrieve it. Earlier megaupload website was shutdown. Impact...
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Highlight and share the web with the world using...
BLOG.MARKER.TO Marker markerto markerto Highlighter hot in France RT @avecorneliu marker.to: surligner et partager une page Web en quelques clics descary.com/markerto-surli… via @bdescary ...
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Post to tumblr from your mobile
via ilovetumblr.com If you are a Tumblr then you would be happy to know that you can post to tumblr from your mobile phone. On the Tumblr Goodies page has mobile apps for download for Android, Blackberry and iPhone. The official Symbian app is not there but do not despair there is Symbian app which allows you to post to tumblr directly from a symbian phone and it is called Stumblr which I...
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Tech history - Launch of Apple Macintosh
JanuarySuMoTuWeThFrSa12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 - February > Other events in 1984 Today via computerhope.com The first Apple Macintosh was introduced on January 24, 1984, the year I passed out from school. The video shows how far we have come as far as computers are concerned. For a little more fun and nostalgia check out the advertisement that...
Use Google.com as the default
via google.com
When you are travelling or you are based outside of US when you type the url http://www.google.com you are taken to the local version of Google. For example if you are in Brazil and type http://www.google.com in a browser you are taken to http://www.google.com.br which you might not want as you want to see what is popular across the Internet and not what is popular in...
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Marketing at its best
Awesome advertisement.
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Google Cloud Connect brings Google Docs to MS...
Google Cloud Connect for Microsoft Office brings collaborative multi-person editing to the familiar Microsoft® Office experience. You can share, backup, and simultaneously edit Microsoft Word, PowerPoint®, and Excel® documents with coworkers using Google Docs. Since using Google Cloud Connect is easy the learning curve is not there. Usually most of the users will know or would be using...
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Summarize your social media feeds with Summify
With information overload keeping the tabs on things has become a challenge. This is where services like Summify help. Summify creates a beautiful daily summary of the most relevant news from your social networks, and delivers it to you by email, web or mobile.
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JustMyBudget Personal Budget Planner
via justmybudget.com Everyone needs budgeting to manage their spending and to ensure that when the bills land up you are able to pay them on time. Just My Budget is the service to manage your personal budgets. It is a free service which is easy to use and helps you manage finances easily.
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New way to consume Internet content
One of the future (or present) trends is the evolving of different methods of consuming content. The world is going through an interesting time when new ways of consuming Internet based content are being created and discovered which makes me believe that we are living in exciting times. Google Currents is the new way to consume content. Seems interesting and fun. Seems like Google is on the...
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LG 84 inch ultra definition 3DTV at CES
via socialbarrel.com LG to Unveil 84-Inch 3DTV at CES
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What is HTML5
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Practice graceful degradation technique when...
Techniques for writing HTML and CSS code The developments in the arena of HTML and CSS are so fast it is tough to ensure that the latest techniques are used while creating the code. What further complicates things for designers and developers is that browsers are updated randomly and different elements of HTML and CSS code are implemented at a different pace. Graceful Degradation is a term used...
December 2011
18 posts
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Go Daddy loses over 37,000 domains due to SOPA...
via venturebeat.com SOPA is Stop Online Piracy Act which has been presented in the House of Representatives in USA and the proponents are pushing to make SOPA a law. To show support the proponents of SOPA have asked some of the businesses to sign up. Full list of companies supporting SOPA Affects of SOPA on Godaddy GoDaddy (a popular domain registration and hosting service provider) had...
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Things wrestling entertainment professionals can...
Listen to what Ultimate Warior has to say to Hulk Hogan before the Wrestlemania VI fight. When I first saw this it was one of the few times when I actually laughed so hard that I was rolling on the floor. It is amazing what these guys can get away with in the name of showbussiness. Disclaimer: I’m a fan of Wrestling Entertainment (though I do not like blood too often) Tip for...
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Google+ tools at Google+ counter
Check out this website I found at gpc.fm Google+ counter website provides a list of tools for Google+ users. Main features of Google+ counter Some of the main features of Google+ counter are Search for lists created by other Google+ users Top users of Google+ based on the amount of content shared Top female users on Google+ (why not top male users of Google+ I do not know - help me) ...
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Potential of Teaching on Mobile
Teaching with Mobile December 19th, 2011 | Published in Google Open Source Ever wish you could get your students to stop texting and start using their phones productively in the classroom? Do you ever wish for an easy and quick way to measure what your students have learned? If so, you’ll be excited to learn that we...
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Orientation to Android Training | Android...
via developer.android.com If you are interested in Android Development the the Orientation to Android Training is the right place to start.
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Run Android on you PC
via techpp.com I have a Android tablet but it is not recognized by the Android Market as a device therefore I have problems installing some of the applications. I’m very intrigued by Android and I believe it will be a dominant player in the online space which is cemented with the fact that the number of android devices being registered is increasing exponentially (Andy Rubin has...
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Wrestling Entertainment is not real
via youtube.com For those who are still confused and convinced that wrestling is not fake Edge clearly states that Wresting is not real life. This is very brave of Edge and I commend his courage.
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Social Media Marketing using video content success
via siliconfilter.com Today I was discussing creation on online video content with one of my clients for whom social media is new and believes that once you have accounts on social media sites you will start generating traffic. Many skeptics who believe that video content generation is not a sound strategy for online marketing. YouTube’s reach A post on Silicon Filter “ YouTube...
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YouTube Trends Dashboard - insight into popular...
via youtube.com You Tube Trends Dashboard gives deep insight into type of video content that is finding favor with the public. You can search by region, age, gender, most viewed and most shared videos. A must use tool for content creators and online marketing professionals
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Applications | Involver: The Web's Most Trusted...
Applications Involver apps integrate robust and powerful audience engagement tools to your social media streams. With over two dozen applications tailored to Facebook, Twitter and the iPhone, we offer a huge range of options for continuous two-way communication that can multiply your fan base and ensure that your brand makes the most of the incredible opportunities on the social web. Is...
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Social Innovation Audio Lectures | Social...
via sic.conversationsnetwork.org Social innovation conversations is a website which discusses innovations in social conversation. Online social conversations have become a potent tool for marketing any business online and one should be aware of the latest trends and up to date with the ideas for social conversations. Social Innovation Conversations is an excellent resources for Search Engine...
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Think before signing up for 2 step verification by...
Google Chrome - Help with other Google products - Getting Started guide © 2011 Google - Privacy Policy - Terms of Service via google.com While there are advantages of using Google’s 2 step verification process enabled for signups using Google there are some disadvantages as well, which I realized today. According to Google the two step verification does not work in...
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10 cent apps on Andriod Market - A new app...
via androidcentral.com
The Android Market has a slew of apps whose price has been slashed to 10 cents recently. The mobile world is paying attention and many believe that the low pricing of some of the apps in the android market is the start of a new trend for marketing Mobile Applications. If you want to know which Android Apps have reduced price then head over to this page on Android...
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Forms | Web Resources | WebAppers
Creating custom dropdowns is usually a tedious process that requires a ton of extra setup time. Oftentimes lacking conveniences that native dropdowns have such as keyboard navigation. DropKick removes the tedium and lets you focus on making your dropdowns look good. DropKick also degrades gracefully: if the user has javascript disabled everything will continue as normal using your regular...
Into The Forrst: On the Forrst invite system. →
forrst:
I’m pleased to announce that we’ve just launched a substantial update to Forrst’s invite system.
We’ve employed an invite-only model since the early days of the site with a nice degree of success; it’s helped keep the community highly-focused, and ensured that only developers and designers are…
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Free fonts at Fontstack
via fontstock.net If you are a designer (web or print) you would agree that custom fonts can make or break a design. Fontstack is a website which I visit often to download free fonts. There are lots of fonts to choose from. Fontstock has some premium fonts as well should you feel the need for a better variety or a particular design type. In most cases the Top free fonts on Fontstack do...
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Free unique signatures for mail -- My Live...
via mylivesignature.com Since the acceptance of email as a mode of communication personal email signatures have been in demand. With the growth of social media the demand for unique personal signatures has sky rocketed as unique branding is something every account on social network is aspiring for. Unfortunately there are not many options available. What is My Live Signature My Live...
November 2011
28 posts
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Smilies for Facebook
A collection of smilies you can use to enhance and impact of your chats on Facebook. smile:-) :) :] =) frown:-( :( :[ =( tongue:-P :P :-p :p =P grin:-D :D =D gasp:-O :O :-o :o wink;-) ;) glasses8-) 8) B-) B) sunglasses8-| 8| B-| B| grumpy>:( >:-( unsure:/ :-/ :\ :-\ cry:’( devil3:) 3:-) angelO:) O:-) kiss:-* :* heart<3 kiki^_^ squint-_- confusedo.O O.o upset>:O >:-O...
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Download websites for offline viewing
via httrack.com I’m sure you have come across websites which have valuable information and you wish the content was available offline. This is possible. I have been using HTTrack for more than 7 years and it has never failed me. It is a free software and you can download HTTrack here Why review HTTrack now? One of the reasons I wanted to share this information was that I was...
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via lh6.ggpht.com Google Reader had redesigned the interface of Google Reader recently. The new interface on is good and I like the clean look that Google is adapting across Google’s products. Adding a new folder to Google Reader Till now everything was fine. Today I wanted to add another RSS feed to my Google Reader and wanted to create a new folder for it. I could not find an option...
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Cost comparison: iPhone 4S in India vs everywhere...
via ndtv.com Why is the Iphone 4S expensive in India as compared to other countries? Can someone help me understand this?
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Facebook approaching 700 million users
via fanpageflow.com Fan Page Follow website has reported that the user base of Facebook is fast approaching 700 million users. The list posted (refer to the graphic above) shows the top growing countries in May 2011. I was a little surprised that the list of top countries did not include USA which seemed very odd. I tried to corraborate the data with Socialbakers and according to them the...
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Remember Everything Evernote - to-do and notes
via evernote.com After a lot of persuasion I started using Evernote a month back. I have subscribed to the free version of Evernote. Evernote features Evernote is an excellent tool for taking notes from anywhere on the web. If you do Internet Research Evernote is a big boon. You can collect any content from a web page to Evernote using Evernote Clipper. Tags can be added to all content...
Joryland: PHP to Display Your Latest Tweet →
joryland:
Here’s a quick PHP script I put together to display your latest tweet. The script grabs the latest tweet data with cURL then parses it with SimpleXMLE. Be sure to replace “yourNameHere” with the username you want to display in the URL in the “set twitter URL” section.
The script also…