I personally think that it’s an amazing product, it will be particularly popular with marketing professionals who would benefit from this kind of beautiful tablet PC (Mac) for their presentation purposes. As with normal people, they would enjoy it for reading e-books and browsing the internet. And of course, there will be tons of great apps that will make the iPad more valuable and usable than it actually is.

One thing disappointed me though… the photo-frame like edges of the iPad. I thought some of the photoshopped ones prior to the launch looked a lot better. I know that they did this out of usability, so that there would be a place around the device that is not-touch-sensitive. This would make your handling of the iPad easier, it wouldn’t interfere with your work, you wouldn’t accidentally launch some apps..etc. However they could have left the preferences of the not-touch-sensitive margin to the user. Don’t you think?

For example, if you like all four sides to be touch-sensitive you could set all four margins to zero. If you like to hold the left-side while using, you could set only left side margin to 1″ and the rest of the sides to zero…. you know what I mean? Basically, it would be just like the Word document where you can specify the margin of your paper before you print. But anyway…

How about you? What’s your thoughts on this product of Apple? I would like to know your opinions, leave your comments under this post.

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And the links in the breadcrumbs actually point to different sections of the website, just like the navigation on actual website. That’s cool.

I didn’t know they did that. Looks very user friendly to me. So, if you can, try implementing breadcrumbs in your online projects.

Breadcrumbs and Usability: www.useit.com/alertbox/breadcrumbs.html

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Websites: goDaddy.com, Alipay.com, Alibaba.com

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Project Website: www.yellowbirdsdonthavewingsbuttheyflytomakeyouexperiencea3dreality.com

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Thanks Alan for your guest-posts!

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1. Mobile Internet will be the key drive for the year for the Internet related industries, that means more smartphones, more iphones, more mobile and web applications will be launched. That means TechCrunch will be mostly talking about iPhone and Android apps the whole year :)
2. Android Market will grow many-folds and finally become the Apple’s rightly competitor.
3. Facebook usage will slow down. That means it will be as if you are back to pre-Facebook years. You will lose touch with most of your old friends again.
4. Twitter will be acquired (probably by Google).
5. More blogs will be shut down, be it personal or make money online.

OK readers, now please leave your 5 predictions for the year 2010 in the comments section. Let’s make it a long list. It will be interesting to read for everyone!

Please share this list with your friends and ask them to put in theirs.

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Here is the Demo of the tool.

URL: css-tricks.com/html-invoice/
Download files: click here

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Clicking on “More information” link will take you to the details page for that particular link on bit.ly. I have been using it for a week now and find it very useful.

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I was a professional political consultant for several years, but had never run for office myself until this year. I was successful in winning a city council seat in Amherst, Ohio, and discovered that being a candidate is much harder than being a campaign manager.

Surprisingly, there were a few things that I learned on the campaign trail that actually helped me become a better blogger. At their core, blogging and campaigning are both about defining your target audience and effectively communicating your message to them. Here are three successful methods that I used as a political candidate that I’ve also used to improve my blogging.

1. Take time to lay the groundwork, and work incrementally

In order to put together a successful political campaign, there are many things that need to be done to lay the groundwork for victory on election night. Building potential donor and volunteer lists, studying voter results from past election cycles, and formulating your campaign message are only a few of the tasks that should be complete before you announce your candidacy.

Laying the groundwork for a successful blog is every bit as important. Researching your niche, writing anchor articles, choosing the proper site layout and studying other similar blogs can help make eventual success much more likely.

Additionally, don’t think that success as a blogger will come overnight . . . or even after several months. Instead, take on blogging incrementally, much as I did with campaigning. I set myself small goals, such as knocking on every door in a given precinct or filling out a certain number of personal cards each night.

You can set similar incremental benchmarks for your blog when it comes to posting, visitors and subscribers.

2. Make sure your presentation reflects your professionalism

You might be a trustworthy, well-educated authority in your field, but people aren’t going to know that unless you present yourself to them in a way that reflects your professionalism. This goes for running for office and blogging, too.

On the campaign trail, I made sure that I was prepared with professionally printed campaign materials that explained my qualifications for office, and educated myself on the issues so that I could intelligently answer any questions the voters might have for me.

Similarly, you have to keep in mind that as a blogger, you’ll only get one chance to make a first impression with a new visitor. Make sure that your blog projects an accurate image of how seriously you take it. It doesn’t take much technical expertise anymore to put together a sharp-looking blog, and new readers are much more likely to bookmark for a return trip if they are impressed with your presentation.

3. Don’t stray from your message

A campaign without a well-focused message is often unable to gain traction with voters, just as a blog without a well-focused message won’t get many subscribers or repeat visitors.

While it’s your prerogative to focus on whatever you want in your posts, you’ll find a much more receptive and interactive audience if you limit yourself to a specific niche. No one likes to read a blog about nothing. By focusing on a topic that you are passionate and educated about, you’ll quickly build an audience that appreciates your authenticity.

Don’t be afraid to stray from your blog’s main focus and have some fun every now and then, but always keep in mind what your audience wants to learn about. The same can be said for campaigning, as well!

Phil Van Treuren blogs about political campaign advice on Killer Campaigning.

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If you have something that you don’t want anyone to know, maybe you shouldn’t be doing it in the first place. If you really need that kind of privacy, the reality is that search engines — including Google — do retain this information for some time and it’s important, for example, that we are all subject in the United States to the Patriot Act and it is possible that all that information could be made available to the authorities. watch the video

This statement from Schmidt has caused quite an uproar on the net, Mozilla’s Director of Community Development Asa Dotzler even pointed out that Bing has a better privacy policy than Google and encouraged people to change the default search engine in Firefox to Bing.

This kind of comment from Schmidt definitely won’t go well with their to-be-launched Operating System Google Chrome.

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How about you?

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It’s not a bad thing per se as long as they (Google and US Gov) won’t misuse it (remember the phone tapping issue in US?). Because all it takes is another “terrorist” attack and US Gov can successfully use any technology needed for their “homeland security” purposes. The result will be of course, lots of innocent people being arrested and spending portion of their precious lives in secret prisons all over the world.

Let’s hope that won’t be the case…

What is Google Chrome OS

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As you can see above, Chrome OS will be the fastest OS out there. I will probably use it too, that’s because anything Google launches, I will use it :) I am sure you do too…

But let’s take this post as a reminder and be careful when it comes to dealing with privacy issues, not only with Google but with any other websites, applications, software etc that collect our personal info.

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The phenomenon of blogs has caught on, in case you hadn’t noticed. In just a few years, bloggers went from the unknown, unread, poor cousins of mainstream media to a powerful force that help shape everything from political policies to better eating habits.

However, keeping your blog fresh takes dedication, drive and hard work. It’s something you should do regularly and think about often as you drive around town. Here are some tips to keep you motivated, writing and posting. After all, your blog is important. It’s your little piece of the W3 landscape so take ownership and use it to spread your message.

1. Create a blog on a topic about which you have a passion or genuine interest.
It’s much easier writing about topics that actually interest you. So, if you’re interested in politics on a global scale, create a political blog that covers topics of interest to like-minded readers.

Writing about a topic that interests you is not a work. It feeds your natural, innate curiosity. You learn more as you teach others what you’ve learned.

2. Set aside a time each day to write your posts.
Schedule an hour a day (or more if you really want the world to read what you have to say) and stick to the schedule. Instead of turning on the TV after dinner, write a 500-word post for tomorrow.

If you opt to write when the spirit moves you, it may never move you and you may never post. There are thousands of dusty old blogs out there with posts that are five years old. Nobody is going to read that.

3. Visit blogs on the same topic as your blog.
You can’t copyright an idea. You can’t own an idea. So, visit blogs that cover topics similar to your own.

Now, you can’t (and shouldn’t) rip off content from other bloggers. That’s just bad form. But you will find topics you hadn’t thought of. Spin these articles to make them your own. Rewrite them from a different point of view. Reference other blogs and even link to them when the topic is related.

Blogging is a big part of web connectivity. Use it to discover people who share your interests, whatever they may be.

4. Take your blog seriously.
Think of it as a job – one wherein you’re the boss. No editor. You’re the editor. Post at least twice a week. Three times weekly is even better and daily is the best. Visitors to your blog will stop coming by if they see the same content each time they visit.

This ties back to point number one. If you have an interest or expertise about which you’re passionate, posting daily won’t be a chore. It’ll be fun. As you learn more about your topic, you’ll enjoy spreading the news.

5. Google the topic of your blog.
There are always new trends, new opinions, new concepts and new ideas available on the W3. Google keywords related to the topicality of your blog for new ideas and new topics about which to write.

6. Provide helpful information.
Even though it’s your blog – your digital real estate, your blog isn’t about you. It’s about your readers. Provide helpful information in your posts and you’ll soon start to build a following.

7. Keep your gadgets and widgets fresh.
There will be days when you just don’t have time to write a lengthy post on your passion for ceramics. However, you can post tips daily in your widget column. (See the miniblog on top of Adesblog? That’s what I am talking about!) Update these posts with quick tips. They’re only a few words and the tips you provide in your widget column will keep readers coming back. (more…)

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What’s your opinion on the education system of your country? Does it prepare you to be successful businessman or good employee? I think in almost all countries in the world, it’s the latter. Please share your thoughts on this in the comments section.

Watch part-2 after the jump (more…)

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Yes, as requested I removed his backlinks from the blog. I guess he is like a Rupert Murdoch.

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