I have been using Firefox almost exclusively (with the only exception being sites that I cannot use it for as they specifically require Internet Explorer) since converting from IE which was almost force down the throats of all PC users. Without a shadow of a doubt, FireFox has become my preferred choice of web browser.
Hence, it was with much anticipation that I looked forward to the released of FireFox 3 on 17 of June 2008, and what did you know? I got the latest version of course, and in the process of downloading the browser helped set a world record for the most software downloads in 24 hours!
So if you have been looking for a more secure web browser, or want to be in the forefront of cutting-edge surfing experience, or maybe you just think it is time for a change then take the plunge and give the new Firefox 3 a whirl.
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This post was inspired and created after reading and commenting on Michael Kwan’s blog post. In it, he talked about one of the ill trappings of modern society - net addiction, and how people treat the Internet as if their lives depended on it. That led me to embark on a little research on the topic, which eventually cumulated into this post.
International Shutdown Day is back for the second year running, this time on 3rd May, 2008.
Shutdown Day was founded with the sole purpose of spreading awareness about the pitfalls and dangers that lie in the excessive use of television, computers, and computing equipment like game boxes, cell phones, music players, online social websites, etc. that impinge on social space and interaction amongst our communities.
Valentine’s Day is here again. It’s that time of the year where love is in the air and being mushy is the order of the day. A day where love-struck couples stroll hand in hand whispering sweet nothings under the star lit skies and professing their undying love commercially, in every sense of the word, with extravagant dinners and over-inflated priced flowers.
If you have already booked a table for that lavish dinner, pre-ordered the bouquet of roses, and had the full celebratory works all planned out way ahead, then well and good for you. For those still struggling to find any restaurant with tables available, I say forget about it! Yes, ditch all those last minute plans, save yourselves from being exploited by businesses quick to bank on the notion that how much you spend equate how much you love your partner and join me on an eco-friendly and meaningful Valentine’s Day.
Here are 5 un-traditional ways you can celebrate a meaningful and waste-free Valentine’s Day with your loved ones: Read the rest of this entry »
OK, so I didn’t go running around photo shoot sessions and playing the fame game. But I was spending much time playing an online game, one that helps improve my vocabulary and at the same time help reduce world hunger by providing rice to hungry people for free! I’m referring to the online vocab game over at FreeRice dot com. For each word players get right, FreeRice donate 20 grains of rice to the United Nations World Food Prgram to help reduce world hunger. Yes, isn’t that a noble cause? I’ve since “donated” tens of thousands grains of rice.
Who pays for the donated rice?
The rice is paid for by the advertisers whose names you see on the bottom of your vocabulary screen. This is regular advertising for these companies, but it is also something more. Through their advertising at FreeRice, these companies support both learning (free vocabulary for everyone) and reducing hunger (free rice for the hungry).
Before I end this post with a video about FreeRice, I urge you to go over to Free Rice and make your contributions to help reduce world hunger. Spread the words to your families and friends. Remember, no amount is too small, every grain counts!
I have a confession to make. The reason for my lack of posting for the whole of last week was due to the various photo shoot sessions with some of the world’s top photographers shooting me for some of the world’s top magazines.
No seriously, the above pranks were just a load of fun made possible by MagMyPic. MagMyPic.com allows you to upload your photos to create your own fake magazine covers! MagMyPic.com is an affiliate marketing effort that works to distribute and market subscriptions to each of the magazines displayed on MMP while providing a fun and entertaining way for users to display their picture.
Give your pics a shot at the limelights, go have some fun at MagMyPic!
