tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47443343055332758212024-03-07T00:54:34.487-08:00Loud ThinkingThink, Thinking, Thoughts, Memories ...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-25581436661405885112018-06-07T19:58:00.001-07:002018-06-08T11:57:48.272-07:00Loneliness<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I happened to read an article yesterday @<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201803/cure-disconnection">Psychology Today</a></b></span> about the statistics of 'Loneliness'. It was interesting to note that the article interviewed a diverse group of people (including varying age + ethnicity + gender + accomplishments).<br />
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Anyone and anywhere could experience 'Loneliness' without having any socio-mental-or-other disorders. It's almost similar to 'Happiness', which could be experienced without having to undergo any radical joyous times. There will be moments of content-ness that could make you happy.<br />
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Our reaction could be to embrace 'Loneliness' like a monk or to tackle it like an athlete. Don't let yourself get drowned by it. You need to keep focused to never become overwhelmed by such feelings.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwAW_aSRILXyT9FSuhYd8VOAPPHvCi4d86DB8FYDIWqjg6vwgf8BxKB0SVbC0Qmrb9e7kfG3e85i1q_-vscDX-E0Ypqm1eKriOOCCftU4SRku00WPW7NUQ0WjI_lBaTvj3rn4zMMH73uE/s1600/TRGNJ6LJDFGWDENUB7KH3EHVLQ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwAW_aSRILXyT9FSuhYd8VOAPPHvCi4d86DB8FYDIWqjg6vwgf8BxKB0SVbC0Qmrb9e7kfG3e85i1q_-vscDX-E0Ypqm1eKriOOCCftU4SRku00WPW7NUQ0WjI_lBaTvj3rn4zMMH73uE/s200/TRGNJ6LJDFGWDENUB7KH3EHVLQ.jpg" width="153" /></a><b>Things to do:</b><br />
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<li>Gratitude | Count your blessings</li>
<li>Share | Talk to strangers </li>
<li>Love | Express kindness</li>
<li>Exercise | Releases feel-good endorphins</li>
<li>Enjoy | Treat yourself</li>
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Today, I came across another article related to suicide statistics <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/suicide/"><b>here</b></a>. The hard truth is that when we think of our problems as larger or more complex, it forces us to view our failure as final.</div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1srs1YoTVzs"><b>Remember 'Fear' is a liar!</b></a></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-21123673822908129512018-05-25T17:45:00.003-07:002018-05-25T17:45:37.196-07:00Board Games<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMkD4B_KrOFhoMqqQGs8s1bb4W6dIN0HEK1ZKoxDwXROFtdL3ntbeN-RGPjxENIrWjZwUmZat9fLMTAoGMPA2HxMHw4ZK12owNIt7Arb9KLNkGwUOC6AZP7kjfqnkcz_YFO17ziV5aCZE/s1600/IMG_1222.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMkD4B_KrOFhoMqqQGs8s1bb4W6dIN0HEK1ZKoxDwXROFtdL3ntbeN-RGPjxENIrWjZwUmZat9fLMTAoGMPA2HxMHw4ZK12owNIt7Arb9KLNkGwUOC6AZP7kjfqnkcz_YFO17ziV5aCZE/s200/IMG_1222.JPG" width="150" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3aHhznv02Sw6Wv_AzDpcPow0smAVliBlPlkvMIgP4bgmpnL29ubNpdMBjg_F7b3VWcZBOVXXYgaLFoTaRsgErAWWzBMZVrtv9F3YhrHFYXdvAERFNf0arv5LQKhxwrTo2Di3F1P13Esg/s1600/IMG_7081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3aHhznv02Sw6Wv_AzDpcPow0smAVliBlPlkvMIgP4bgmpnL29ubNpdMBjg_F7b3VWcZBOVXXYgaLFoTaRsgErAWWzBMZVrtv9F3YhrHFYXdvAERFNf0arv5LQKhxwrTo2Di3F1P13Esg/s200/IMG_7081.JPG" width="150" /></a>After a long day at work, it was quite relaxing to play a couple of strategy games. Learning the game as you play.<br />
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You win some, you lose some, but at the end, you gain some.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Games played: Codenames & Coup</span></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-10296991659159374862014-12-10T13:10:00.000-08:002014-12-10T15:01:47.272-08:00Team Everest<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
An Eye opener about a budding social-entrepreneur. An inspiring individual from southern part of India.<br />
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The USP of his NGO: Team Everest, is to provide a platform for volunteers who are willing to commit to atleast 1 day a month .. 12/365: which means 12 days out of the year .. a very small investment for extraordinary gains.<br />
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If you are interested in helping solve social causes, here is one NGO that you should definitely look at.<br />
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Ref: <a href="http://teameverestindia.org/">Team Everest India</a>, <a href="http://kartheeworld.wordpress.com/">Karthee's Blog</a></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-8170038008344614502014-12-10T00:47:00.003-08:002014-12-10T14:55:21.852-08:00TED Talks playlists<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
TED talk playlists that has something for everyone ...<br />
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I'd like to share how some of these talks helped me evolve. My rating against each talk based on the impact it had on my thinking.<br />
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<b>Most Recommended TED Playlist:</b><br />
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<li>How Schools Kill Creativity: <b>9</b></li>
<li>Underwater Astonishments</li>
<li>If I should have a daughter: <b>10</b></li>
<li>The best stats you've ever seen: <b>8</b></li>
<li>The danger of a single story</li>
<li>Free and cheap Wii remote hacks</li>
<li>The power of vulnerability: <b>9</b></li>
<li>We need to talk about an injustice</li>
<li>3 warp-speed architecture tales</li>
<li>Your body language shapes who you are: <b>9</b></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Ref:</b> TED Talks <a href="https://www.ted.com/playlists">Playlists</a></span><br />
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Note: This blog post would be evolving over time.</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-92082250228682544782014-12-05T12:04:00.001-08:002014-12-10T15:15:07.070-08:00California DMV Experience<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Been driving for awhile in California and finally reached the dreadful moment to get tested.<br />
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Although, DMV website has good information on all the details to get your driving license, I thought I'd give my account from what I've understood so far.<br />
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Please check out the process first on the DMV site incase it has changed over time. The experiences below are just to remind/help you if things go sideways.<br />
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<b>Process:</b></div>
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The process listed below are for a non-citizen trying to apply for a California Drivers License.<br />
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<u>Steps:</u></div>
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1. Schedule an appointment from <a href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/portal/foa/welcome">DMV</a> for your Written Test</div>
2. Fill out the forms before your appointment. Make sure you have the relevant documents<br />
3. After you've cleared your written test, schedule your Behind the Wheel appointment<br />
4. Practice all that has been described in the Drivers Ed/DMV Videos before the actual test<br />
5. Give the test and wait for your drivers license<br />
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<u>Appointments:</u><br />
1. Try to get the appointment by calling the Toll Free number for the written Test.<br />
2. You need to get the first appointment for the "Office Visit" to complete the Written Test.<br />
3. Clear the Written Test to get the Temporary Permit (printed paper) having the License no.<br />
4. Now you can get the Behind the Wheel Test appointment.<br />
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<u>Written Test:</u><br />
1. Prepare by going through the Drivers Handbook<br />
2. Take a few sample tests online<br />
3. Practice the rules<br />
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<u>DMV Test:</u><br />
1. Review the Drivers Handbook<br />
2. Learn to drive calmly in various conditions- residential, commercial, weather conditions etc.<br />
3. Practice the route near the DMV that you plan to take your test from<br />
4. Documents: Car Insurance, DMV Registration, Temporary/Instructional Permit<br />
5. Need to drive your own car. If used then please familiarize yourself well.<br />
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<b>Personal Experiences:</b><br />
These are personal experiences which may help others to avoid certain problems.<br />
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<u>Appointment:</u><br />
-You could get your appointment online but it does not show up when your search for it after the date/time slot has been allocated.<br />
- I finally called the toll free number to confirm the appointment for the booked slots. Its easier to have them call you back rather than wait in the queue.<br />
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<u>Written Test:</u><br />
- Initially I thought that the rules are simple and can be learnt easily. The only way to know the rules well is to practice them.<br />
- You could also go through the practice tests for the last few years to gain the required confidence of taking the test.<br />
- When I took the test at the Santa Clara DMV, they had provided us with Touch Screen machines to take the test. Its quite simple and easy to use the setup.<br />
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<u>Permit Type:</u><br />
- Please try to avoid the Instructional Drivers Permit which mandates that you drive with someone holding a Permanent Drivers Permit.<br />
- You need to get your Temporary Drivers Permit if you have an International Drivers license or a license from your country of origin.<br />
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<u>Behind the Wheel:</u><br />
- Try to drive as confident as you normally do and at the end of the experience try to be calm no matter what the outcome. You have 3 tries to get your license.<br />
- I received the 'Unsatisfactory' result when I tested for the license the first time.<br />
- I've yet to go for the next test, but I believe it would be good to drive a few practice runs with another driver who has gone through the driving test.<br />
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<b>References:</b><br />
<u>DMV:</u><br />
<a href="http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffdl22">How to Prepare for your DMV Behind the Wheel Drive Test</a><br />
<a href="http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/video/lets_drive/ca_dl/behind_wheel/behind_wheel.htm">Behind the Wheel Test Video</a><br />
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<u>Blogs:</u><br />
<a href="http://ryangaraygay.com/dmv-behind-the-wheel-driving-test-in-fremont-ca/">Behind the Wheel Driving Test in Freemont</a><br />
<a href="http://sharisax.com/DrivingMissShari/2010/09/dmv-videos/">DMV Videos</a><br />
<a href="http://igottadrive.com/driving-tips/five-life-saving-moves">Five Life Saving Moves</a><br />
<a href="http://bhaldar.blogspot.com/2013/02/dmv-behind-wheel.html">DMV Behind the Wheel Test</a><br />
<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?msa=0&mid=zkKeLDOdTulU.kTe9fZY5R3Bs">Map of Santa Clara Driving Test Routes</a><br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-71995435240848418432013-02-16T17:20:00.002-08:002013-02-16T22:36:00.715-08:00Multi-Tasking<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gee01/871748702/" title="high wire 2 by _gee_, on Flickr"><img alt="high wire 2" height="265" src="http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1082/871748702_5c044b9f81.jpg" width="400" /></a>
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">High Wire Balancing Act</span></b><br />
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For the last couple of weeks, I've been putting off writing some quality articles largely due to work related tasks. I've been so immersed with 1 thing that I've not really thought of any other task.<br />
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This brings us to the topic of effectively managing multiple dimensions of our life without letting each of them suffer. What is your core mission ? If you can answer that probably you would be able to prioritize and say no to the ones that matter less to you.<br />
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I've realized that this is what has happened within my subconscious.<br />
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References : <a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/happiness-in-world/201004/how-achieve-balance">How to Achieve Balance</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Credits :</b> Flickr photo from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gee01/871781364/">Graeme Mclean</a></span></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-85788142269137616252013-02-15T15:48:00.002-08:002013-02-15T16:09:40.386-08:00Harlem Shake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem_shake">Harlem Shake</a> is the funniest dance trend so far in 2013 similar to the Flash Mob & Gangam Style dances.<br />
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<b>What to Expect in Harlem Shake Meme ?</b><br />
For the first 5 seconds : Everything looks normal<br />
For the next 15 seconds : Sudden dance by one of the actors without any inhibition,<br />
For the next 15 seconds : There is a breakout by all the actors into a stream of random dance acts.<br />
Its would appear like a bunch of crazies looping over the same set of actions for the next 15 seconds.<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=harlem+shake&hl=en&tbo=d&pws=0&biw=1245&bih=676&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ei=gcgeUe35MYSuiQKduID4Cw&ved=0CA4Q_AUoAA">You Tube</a>'s got a jolt out of the Viral videos spreading through Twitter.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-59199082201974215582013-01-30T11:44:00.002-08:002013-01-30T20:56:26.314-08:00Republic Day Sale<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Its 40-50% on almost every shopping mall. Here's a trend that I've been observing through the last 6 months. <b>Sale </b>seems to have become a permanent fixture at all the malls every 2-3 months.<br />
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Joanne wants to shake his hand and get a smile from the kiddie mannequin !<br />
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She was yanking the mannequin's hand and pulling it forward to get a reaction. It almost fell of its ball-n-socket.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-28685074906441444692013-01-16T01:51:00.006-08:002013-01-16T05:14:45.975-08:00Flash Mob<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&hl=en-US&q=flash%20mob%20ohio%20state"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Flash Mob at Ohio State University</b></span></a><br />
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Other Flash Mob on Google <a href="https://www.google.co.in/search?q=Flash+mob&aq=f&oq=Flash+Mob&aqs=chrome.0.59j5j60j0l2j62.3725&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8">Search Results</a>. Its entertaining to watch the dance direction and co-ordination. Works well if you watch the dance from top view and actually are caught surprised.<br />
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A mob breaking into a dance during a monotonous daily rut really makes your day.<br />
Another Flash Mob that was interesting from Persistent Systems 2012 <a href="http://youtu.be/Xs_8xRPlw94">Pulse Event</a> (previous company).<br />
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Intially I'd used Flash Mob at the Pulse Event 2012 as the main video view, the more I see such events, I've noticed that the video capture & editing makes a great difference to a well choreographed mob. Switched to Ohio State Univ's version from 2010 which was a bit interesting & enjoyable. There are more such on google, so take your pick !!</blockquote>
Any flash mobs you liked recently ? </div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-73309135539267360972013-01-02T05:01:00.002-08:002013-01-11T16:08:31.466-08:00Happy New Year 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-9750769053613877312012-12-30T22:49:00.004-08:002013-02-16T22:33:31.291-08:00Woman of the Year<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-56761486688285336592012-12-28T09:20:00.001-08:002012-12-28T09:23:26.215-08:00Goa Trip 2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://drivesoon.anthonyraj.net/2012/12/goa-travel-tweets.html">Goa Travel Tweets</a></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-21036958271722286392012-12-27T23:30:00.000-08:002012-12-31T01:54:12.978-08:00Attribution Required !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As a serious writer for the past few months, I've been dealing with a very common issue.<br />
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In fact its a given, that its safe to use content under an open license for mixing with your content.<br />
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I still remember an instance when I used an image url from philip greenspun's <a href="http://philip.greenspun.com/">site</a> without proper attribution and resulted in a weird image loading up after several days. This was a program driven content filter that possibly checked for certain details before sending a standard un-called image.<br />
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Ever since that incident, I ensure proper attribution for images are included without offending anyone. I typically include a "References or Credits" section at the bottom of the article to attribute the original content properly.<br />
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You may not be the best writer or photographer and may want to re-use some available community content under an open license like Creative Commons. But what does it mean when it says <b>attribution-required</b> !<br />
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Reference :<br />
<a href="http://blog.stackoverflow.com/2009/06/attribution-required/">Attribution Required - StackOverflow</a><br />
<a href="http://www.blogherald.com/2007/09/18/newsletter-to-blog-quoting-referencing-citing-and-not-copyright-violating/">Quoting, Referencing, Citing & Not Copyright Violating</a><br />
<a href="http://blogs.plos.org/mfenner/2011/07/21/how-to-formally-cite-a-blog-post/">Howto Formally Cite a blog</a></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-75457744717917618142012-12-27T22:02:00.000-08:002012-12-28T04:54:33.913-08:00Addicted !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I've been telling Jenny recently that I've become addicted to blogging. I keep processing a lot of events with the perspective of a blogger. Some times it bugs Jenny !!<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anything meaningful and informative that can help others.</span></li>
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The only explanation that I have at this moment is that writing is addictive or blogging is ?</div>
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I'm hardly bothered by the audience that reads the content. It just helps me write better if I know its getting published on the web.</div>
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The one motivation that I have is the simple post from 2007 on <a href="http://www.anthonyraj.net/2007/07/howto-apply-for-international-drivers.html">Howto apply for an International Drivers Permit in Pune</a>.<br />
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The article was written in a fit to help other drivers and since one did not exist with complete information on how to get it done yourself.<br />
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The helplessness I felt at the hands of the Driving school folks can only be emphasized by writing a good article.<br />
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Here's to assert the need for everyday bloggers who can help pass-on valuable know-how !! </div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-27960940044524795212012-12-27T21:47:00.003-08:002012-12-27T21:48:46.031-08:00Fascinated by Wordpress <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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After creating a bunch of blogs on blogger.com , creating a new entry on the wordpress.com blog site. The reason for this, is an itch that I’ve suddenly felt. </div>
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Whenever I looked at a well designed site with a great concept, I end up looking at the bottom footer to know if there is any reference to the type of blog platform used.</div>
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Invariably every cool site seems to be using WordPress. Blogger seems to be used by the less technical and purely content driven folks.</div>
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Tried the following domains : alphacs, alphacons, alphateam. The platform is so popular that all the blog names are taken. Feels good that this blog name exists.</div>
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Movie in the background : The Count of Monte Cristo.</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-32478628057730600812012-12-18T21:11:00.001-08:002012-12-20T04:58:20.458-08:00Weblog Client<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Experience with various Weblog clients to increase productivity. After careful deliberation moved the article under <a href="http://techiehacks.anthonyraj.net/2012/12/weblog-client.html" target="_blank">Techie Hacks</a> !<br />
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Categorization of content is better when its published under separate pseudonyms. Need to be more careful in future to avoid content disruption.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-91622916077150029192012-12-18T09:46:00.003-08:002012-12-28T04:54:56.645-08:00Techie Hacks !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-77682228940836943772012-12-18T05:48:00.000-08:002012-12-18T09:49:35.050-08:00Serial Blogger<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Well written / visualized article on <a href="http://thebacklight.com/how-to-manage-multiple-blogs-infographics/">maintaining multiple blogs</a> effectively. I for one, think there are multiple advantages to keeping your topics on separate blogs.<br />
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Have been slowly becoming more productive writing my thoughts on a variety of topics on blogs instead of paper and its environment friendly too !<br />
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Creating a blog to manage topic-wise content happened on a whim since it felt better organized.<br />
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<a href="http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2012/09/07/when-do-writers-need-multiple-blogs/"><b>Why writers need multiple blogs ?</b></a><br />
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It almost feels like I'm writing a book of thoughts pertaining to a set of hobbies or interests that could fluctuate over time. Slowly, I'm observing a small pattern emerge from the whole process of containing the writing into their own identities.<br />
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For now the urls are all sub-urls within my own domain, but I've checked the availability of individual domains (on impulse again) just to see if it fits into the broader plan.<br />
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I'm treading a very thin line of creating content and formulating a long-term plan/goal together. Don't want to end up changing the footer every day instead of adding proper content.<br />
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I've created this snippet with the sole prerogative of initiating & collecting data on forging multiple signature blogs without indulging in the headaches involved.</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-87902503634590393532012-12-18T04:16:00.000-08:002012-12-18T04:18:05.085-08:00Finally !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">Managed to recover the password to this <a href="http://anthony_raj.livejournal.com/">LJ account</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">As part of the plan to merge all the content here -</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">1. Exported LJ Content using </span><a data-cke-saved-href="https://livejournal2blogger.appspot.com/" href="https://livejournal2blogger.appspot.com/" lj-cmd="LJLink2" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">Livejournal2blogger</a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17.27272605895996px;"> tool into an xml </span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17.259260177612305px;">2. Imported the xml content </span><a href="http://www.anthonyraj.net/search/label/livejournal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17.259260177612305px;">here</a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.259260177612305px;"> using the Settings/Import Blog tool.</span></span><br />
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It seems nostalgic to not only get hold of some content written in the past but also being able to use the LJ interface after ~ 7.5 years.</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-26703760095218407162012-12-18T03:35:00.001-08:002012-12-18T06:22:26.436-08:00History<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">Here is a timeline of various blog accounts created over time :</span><br />
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<li>December 30 2004 : <a data-cke-saved-href="http://anthonyraj.blogspot.com" href="http://anthonyraj.blogspot.com/" lj-cmd="LJLink2">anthonyraj.blogspot.com</a> </li>
<li>February 19, 2005 : <a data-cke-saved-href="http://anthony_raj.livejournal.com" href="http://anthony_raj.livejournal.com/" lj-cmd="LJLink2" target="_blank">anthony_raj.livejournal.com</a></li>
<li>February 6, 2006 : <a data-cke-saved-href="http://anthonyraj.wordpress.com/" href="http://anthonyraj.wordpress.com/" lj-cmd="LJLink2" target="_blank">anthonyraj.wordpress.com</a> </li>
<li>Februray 22, 2006 : <a data-cke-saved-href="http://paradoxsoft.wordpress.com/" href="http://paradoxsoft.wordpress.com/" lj-cmd="LJLink2" target="_blank">paradoxsoft.wordpress.com</a> </li>
<li>July 15, 2007 : <a data-cke-saved-href="http://anthony-raj.blogspot.com" href="http://anthony-raj.blogspot.com/" lj-cmd="LJLink2" target="_blank">anthony-raj.blogspot.com</a></li>
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<li>June 17, 2007 : <a data-cke-saved-href="http://myloudthinking.blogspot.com" href="http://myloudthinking.blogspot.com/" lj-cmd="LJLink2">myloudthinking</a></li>
<li>July 10, 2007 : <a data-cke-saved-href="http://campingthoughts.blogspot.com" href="http://campingthoughts.blogspot.com/" lj-cmd="LJLink2">campingthoughts</a></li>
<li>October 31, 2010 : <a data-cke-saved-href="http://dreamtalkies.blogspot.com" href="http://dreamtalkies.blogspot.com/">dreamtalkies</a></li>
<li>November 29, 2012 : <a data-cke-saved-href="http://startuptalks.blogspot.com" href="http://startuptalks.blogspot.com/">renewedthoughts</a>, <a data-cke-saved-href="http://psychofoodie.blogspot.com" href="http://psychofoodie.blogspot.com/" lj-cmd="LJLink2">psychofoodie</a>, <a href="http://criminalthought.blogspot.in/">criminalthought</a></li>
<li>December 3, 2012 : <a data-cke-saved-href="http://schoolingthoughts.blogspot.com" href="http://schoolingthoughts.blogspot.com/">schoolingthoughts</a> </li>
<li>December 4, 2012 : <a data-cke-saved-href="http://alphacsthoughts.blogspot.com" href="http://alphacsthoughts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">alphacsthoughts</a></li>
<li>December 6, 2012 : <a data-cke-saved-href="http://startuptalks.blogspot.com" href="http://startuptalks.blogspot.com/">startuptalks</a>, <a data-cke-saved-href="http://techiehacks.blogspot.com" href="http://techiehacks.blogspot.com/" lj-cmd="LJLink2">techiehacks</a></li>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">There's been a lot random blogging over a period of 8 years.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">Have managed to consolidate most of the content @ a single location</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">I'm still not sure if there are any more blogs still floating on some server.</span><br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-31514126264817090112012-12-14T00:22:00.001-08:002012-12-18T04:57:54.893-08:00Hello Hunny Bunny<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-51000317788921772582012-12-13T03:25:00.000-08:002012-12-30T23:50:22.125-08:00Bapi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Pandit Ravi Shankar (1920 - 2012)</b><br />
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I've not really heard all his compositions , but have been listening to a few at <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Ravi+Shankar">last.fm</a>.<br />
The only ones that I've been most familiar with -"<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saare_Jahan_Se_Achcha">Saare Jahan Se Acha</a>" & sound track from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gandhi_(film)">Gandhi</a>(film).<br />
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<a href="http://www.anoushkashankar.com/">Anoushka Shankar</a>, who released a book about her father, <i style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">Bapi: Love of My Life</i><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">, in 2002 opens up about his style of mentoring in an interview below.</span></div>
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Its interesting to know about a person from those who truly love you.
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<b>Quote seen on Outlook India blog</b> - <a href="http://blogs.outlookindia.com/posts.aspx?ddm=1&eid=0&kid=0&cid=0&cp=2">Pandit Ravi Shankar (1920-2012)</a>:<br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"The man whom George Harrison called "the Godfather of World Music" and about whom Yehudi Menuhin said that "his genius and his humanity can only be compared to that of Mozart's," is dead."</span></span></blockquote>
The post has numerous quotes & youtube videos on the maestro.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-2172074204315353162012-12-12T01:41:00.000-08:002012-12-14T09:21:16.172-08:00Driving Etiquettes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are often taught about eating etiquettes or a certain acceptable behavior in society.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Being the father to a 15 month old toddler keeps me on high alert about my own example.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have I consistently displayed the behavior that I would like my children to imitate.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, when it comes to driving, I see unacceptable or unavoidable behavior everyday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I drive my family out for any event and the moment someone cuts me it gives me the <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0351283/quotes?qt=qt0448895">heebie jeebies</a> (for lack of a better word for it). Its always a mad rush to get from point A to point B. It actually drowns the pleasure out of driving !</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">If many of these reckless motorists were actually kids, we could sit them down and explain that driving without any courtesy, rules or respect is down right <u>rude</u> <u>behavior</u> !</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17.981481552124023px;">By and large, I've been thinking about how to mend my own ways which has been influenced over the years by driving among fellow citizens who have to meekly go with the flow or get over taken.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 17.962963104248047px;">Quick take aways from </span></span></span><a href="http://driving-india.blogspot.in/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 17.981481552124023px;">Driving India Blog</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 17.962963104248047px;"> that could help cure rash drivers (me2)-</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.962963104248047px;">1. Most Indians are not familiar with the concept of defensive driving taught in the west.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.962963104248047px;">2. Show courtesy to your fellow drivers - Ghandhigiri</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.962963104248047px;">3. Lane discipline</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.962963104248047px;">4. Awareness of blindspots</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17.981481552124023px;"><b>References :</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 17.981481552124023px;"><a href="http://sriniram.livejournal.com/21210.html">Driving in India</a> by Sriniram (Thanks for the starting point !)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://driving-india.blogspot.in/" style="line-height: 17.981481552124023px;">Driving India Blog</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17.981481552124023px;"> - Driver education covering all aspects of defensive driving.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17.981481552124023px;"><a href="http://helloji.wordpress.com/2008/10/13/driving-in-india-can-you-do-it/">Driving in India article</a> by fabbiGabby</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 17.981481552124023px;"><b>Image courtesy <a href="http://www.neontommy.com/news/2012/07/600-million-lose-power-indias-second-blackout-week">neontommy</a> which attributes Flickr / Creative Commons License (license type omitted).</b></span></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-40997923163806909992012-12-09T23:12:00.000-08:002012-12-09T23:45:24.557-08:00Creative Commons Images<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Looking at how to embed creative commons images to the blog without discrediting the original creator. Found this valuable article - <a href="http://www.labnol.org/internet/creative-commons-flickr/18017/">Guide: How to Use Creative Commons Images from Flickr</a> that discusses a good solution to link images which considers the 3 rules of creative commons license.<br />
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<b>Quick Steps</b><br />
1. Search for the Images from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/">Flickr's Creative Commons</a> section.<br />
2. Copy the url and paste it within <a href="http://imagecodr.org/get.php">ImageCodr</a> to get the final HTML embed code compatible with CC license.<br />
3. Add the HTML embed that validates the CC license terms.</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2012 Anthony Raj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4744334305533275821.post-25401931257466477332012-12-09T22:41:00.000-08:002012-12-09T22:50:27.692-08:00New features<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I've recently been upgrading my blog & website after a haitus of 5 years and the results are quite promising.<br />
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Here are the list of activity updates :<br />
1. Redirected the active blog to a registered domain after some poking around.<br />
2. Added facebook commenting to the main url commenting.<br />
3. Created separate blogs for topics and mapped them to sub-domains.<br />
4. Updated the theme from blogger's default templates.<br />
5. Designed the information architecture for the site layout.<br />
6. Looking at blogging tools (using this for now - blog this & screenshot plugin)<br />
7. Researching image licenses to use for free images from flickr etc.</div>
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