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Free downloads

2007-05-06T21:05:00.000-07:00

I just can't get enough of free things on the net. Alright, for those that always searched for free downloads on the net without using peer to peer programs, check out this site!

::Download.com
It's the best site so far for me. I've downloaded anti spyware and from almost every kind of programs there. No viruses for sure, good company cnet is. I'm starting to sound like yoda:-p

If any of ya do find any places for free downloads kindly email me or comment on this article so I could update the list! Thanks!

Marketing Articles

2007-05-06T20:50:00.000-07:00

Searching for free marketing articles? Well how many times have we stumbled into marketing articles which we can't assess? Alright, let's have a look at these links which are extremely informative and could be your next solution in creating a successful marketing campaign;)

::Guerilla Marketing Articles
You would have to subscribe for free but the contents in the articles is worth the subsription.

::About Marketing
About.com has lots of resources and is highly recommended.

::Marketing Today Featured Content
Get updates on marketing at marketing today. Lots of info on marketing by sections.

::Marketing Source Article Library
Read till you drop. Check out the articles library!

Free Web Tools and Web Templetes

2007-05-06T01:14:00.000-07:00

What are web tools for? With web tools such as newsletters, classifieds, ads and counters for free, it makes our website looks professional. Although some of the web tools require the users to link back to their company but I don't mind as long as it's free hehe.

Some of the links below would also feature web templetes, although not of them are free but for new webmasters out there with certain proficiency with photoshop or flash, it's a good reference.

::Bravenet.com
This company offers everything from web counters to newsletters and many more!

::Webtools 4free
It's free, offers the same tools like above

::Iwebtools
Pretty cool tools actually for example the online calculator and browser details.

::Launch
Many links for webmasters to get free tools. Highly recommended.

Let's see which sites are good at templetes. Darn my internet connection is kinda slow at the moment. A south east asian broadband combined with wireless at home and sharing it with 4 people. Great. Nyway these are the sites I've come by with;

::Web Templetes Zone
Not all are free but do check out the free section. The templetes look great!

::Only Free Web Templetes
Another promising site;)

::Steve Templetes
Steve has many templetes at hand and checkout some links for other free templetes.

Open Source!

2007-05-06T00:55:00.000-07:00

If you're a webmaster, and you love freebies, read on! Yes, I know that many of ya already heard of open source, but for those new webmasters, open source simply means free content or everything free.

So what does it do to benefit us? Guess what, imagine creating a website or portal all on your own where a hosting company could charge you as much as hundreds of dollars for designing, registration, setting up database and whatsoever. It's great but without proper knowledge on the open source platform then you are in trouble.

Try out these sites and explore them, it may help you save hundred of dollars:

::Joomla!
Open source platform for building a website. Well for those aspiring new webmasters, you may ask, why not just register at geocities than joomla since it's more user friendly. Well, Joomla allows you to put your creativity into your website by creating new apps, imagine having a website just as efficient like those real estate webpages. lolz, the most important thing is that it's free.

::Mamboserver
Another open source similar to joomla, I would consider both em as efficient in creating portal webpages.

::Sourceforge.net
Lots of projects from financial to everything. It'll open your eyes, trust me.

I'll post more when I get to know more on open source. I've heard of free ecommerce open source. Now that would really save me big bucks. Till next time guys;)

Absolutely Free E-Books!!

2007-05-04T21:28:00.000-07:00

I just can't help but write more on free information. It's like the moment you wanna click on that paypal to buy a book on a certain thing you need to know, a site comes up offering everything, absolutely free.

Check out this ebook site guys!! Imagine reading non stop materials all for free. Internet is a miracle.

::Free Ebooks Net
Lots of categories and rest assured, with the books on free ebooks net you won't die of boredom.

::Project Gutenberg
This site is more towards a library of electronically stored data. Lots of books too.

::E-book Directory
Another one with lotsa books in sorted categories.

::Free PDF eBooks
Some PDF ebooks for you to read. Not as much but who wouldnt want free content?

Extra links courtesy of unoffical orange, here are more free ebooks links:
Archive.org
Just free books
Wikibooks.org

Learn Mandarin!

2007-05-04T21:00:00.000-07:00

There has been some interest on the growth of China as an emerging economic powerhouse. For many south east asians like me we feel that the offical chinese language called mandarin would be of great importance in the next few years. I myself is a mixed Malaysian with a combination of malay, javanese and chinese descent.

Back to the topic, there are lots of mandarin books out there but well, for free info let's surf the net again and see what I can find on those free resources hehe..

::Mandarin Language Exchange
Reading those mandarin books alone lead to boredom sooner or later. Well, try this site, you can try out your skills by contacting pen pals all around the world. Everyone of em is kinda eager to learn the language I guess.

::Mandarin Tools
Warning. This site is extremely informative and addictive. I remembered once I spent hours on the flashcards just to get da chinese characters right and memorize them. I highly recommend this site to anyone;-)

::Chinese Characters
This site would be for advanced learners seeking to learn more of chinese characters and absorb all those hanyu pinyin knowledge into their head hehe

::Free Chinese Lessons
There are lots of information here on chinese lessons. Different from other sites, you can learn step by step. Recommended for beginners

That Funding Problem

2007-05-04T20:30:00.000-07:00

I have always felt dismayed when observing someone on the street which chooses to be beg for money. Helping them to get out of poverty would be the best solution but how? It's almost the same for those who always comes out with the reason of 'no money' to startup a business. I am unsure of other countries but for today I'll post on the business funding anyone can secure be it young or old.

How many times have our apps been turned down by the bank only to realise we can't pursue our entrepreneurial dreams. Well, look no further for Malaysians, here are some of the lists which could help you secure your funding, without those interests crawling up into your sleeves.

But of course, you need to have a crystal clear business plan.

Alright before I start, there are many programmes available such as loans, grants, equity financing, venture capital and many more. Be sure to explore more on the information.

SME BANK
::Government Assisted Funding Programmes
There are lots of programmes here, from financial assistance by the government to the agencies. I can't help but wonder all the opportunities arising for us especially the agricultural sector.

::Private Sector Funding
From commercial banks to capital companies. All you need is a clear and convincing business plan. They should have thought me this when I was at primary school.

::Technopreneur Pre-Seed Programme
Opportunity for those technopreneurs out there. Write a good business plan, and receive 150k at least to startup your business. What more you get training and assisstance during your incubation period. To make it more interesting, the funding is not based on interest. Such assistance!

::National Unipreneur Programme
For university students, should you have ideas for business, contact them and you would get a free review. Probably even joining the pre seed programme!

After getting lists and lists of financial assisstance and reading many mags on sme banks, I believe there are more programmes in store for Malaysians. I would update on this soon

Business Plan Guides

2007-05-04T03:53:00.000-07:00

I sometimes wonder why are there many applicants fail to impress their interviewer on their business plans? Drafting a business plan is a complicated process it is the main determinant in securing funds in order for an entrepreneur to kick start his or her business. Below are the business plan guides which can be put to good use. All the best if you are writing a business plan!

::John Hopkin's Business Plan Guide
I would say almost all the elements are in there except probably the financial part is relatively brief. However, the contents of the business plan is simple and points directly toward it's objectives.

::Business Plan Guides and Templetes
One full site with detailed information on writing a business plan. Highly recommended!

::Simple Business Planning Guide
The business plan is simple and complete but you would have to find some contents such as Break-even analysis, etc.

::Entrepreneur Business Plans
What could I say? I love entrepreneur.com. The resources are lots and never cease in motivating me to do better. One whole page dedicated towards business plan. Do check it out!

::Preparing an International Business Plan
Something new to me. International business plan looks more complicated than ordinary business plan. Take your knowledge to the next level:-)

::Mississippi Development Authority Business Plan Guide
I would say this site has one of the most complete business plan guide I have ever visited so far. Extremely recommended.

Speed Reading and Memory Techniques

2007-05-04T02:40:00.000-07:00

During my childhood years, I watched with wonder when a good friend of mine could memorize a whole page of science book in a fraction of seconds. To make it sound extra-extraordinary, he read the page in less than 30 seconds. How on earth could someone do that? It was practically impossible to munch words at one go and memorize everything at the same time.

Nonetheless as I grew up, these were techniques never taught at school. It is extremely ironic as students, we are 'told' by our teachers to study by hard every subject but we were never taught 'how to study'. Taking another example, someone who is ordered to catch a fish but never taught how to catch a fish. It wouldnt be suprising to see that person drowning in the pond the next day.

Nonetheless, here are some info on those speed reading and memory techniques. Hope you can put it to good use and achieve better grades in exam.

1.SPEED READING

::Simple Speed Reading Steps by Wikihow
A great article where wikihow emphasizes on simple speed reading steps. I would call it a good article for starters as the information covers many aspects of speed reading.

::Speed Reading Self Pacing Methods
Ahh.. this one is extremely interesting. I've never encounter this before as it teaches techniques such as sweep, hand and card.

::Words Grouping
Grouping words into chunks is important in enhancing our reading speed. Just like anyone, we understand information in portions not in small tiny pieces.

::Speed Reading Techniques
This site starts with the myths of reading surrounding us and methods to correct our reading speed.

::Increasing your reading speed
Resource from mindtools again. I must say that mindtools have lots of information on self improvement in studying perspective. A portion of a content but it should be prove viable as a resource.

::Speed Reading comment by Jimmy Ruska
Jimmy explains the truth behind speed reading. It's interesting to note his eye-Q product that he used during his school years. Wonder where I could get that info..

2.MEMORY TECHNIQUES
Due to the vastness of memory techniques, I would briefly explain the purpose of each technique and their characteristics.

::Various Memory Techniques by Mindtools
Yes my dear friends, mindtools again. There are lots of techniques but the one which has really benefited me is the link and story method. Highly suggested for history and law subjects. Nonetheless, check out the memory improvement link at the top right of the page. There are more techniques for you to choose from.

::Mnemonics Memorization Technique
Highly suitable for visual people. Try and have a look for those of you who can imagine things and feel everything around you.

::How We Remember?
Ever wondered the mechanism behind our memorizing mind? Download the word document, good simple explanation.

::A must read!! Mnemonics Techniques explained and application examples
I highly recommend this site from academictips.org. The site explains the mechanism of memory techniques and shows various examples on how-to apply the techniques.

At the moment I am still searching for other memory techniques which we have never encountered before. Imagine scholars during the old days, how could one memorize such a thick book and still remember it even though they are still old? I'll update my post when I find such info. Till then, happy reading!

The Art of Nonresistance - Aikido

2007-05-03T10:02:00.000-07:00

It is hard to explain the nature of non resistance especially when it comes to aikido which is potrayed more like acting than a real fight. Nonetheless, all of us learn to adapt with experience and through real life situations we empower ourselves with the truth. In our perceptions of course. As an aikido practitioner I have found some sites which do integrate some aspects of real life physics with aikido. Here are some of em:

1.Aikido FAQ
Aikido FAQ provides the basic approach of aikido practice. Useful for beginners reference.

2.Aikiweb Forum
Interactive forum for aikidokas around the world. By sharing and asking others it would enhance your training.

3.Aikido World Web Journal
Articles on aikido by aikidokas can be found here. There are many useful topics on various elements on aikido including ki.

4.Aikido Videos on Youtube
Watch some real life videos on aikido. Witness the movements.

Aikido consist of many schools. The popular ones are aikikai, yoshinkan, tomiki and ki society. Every school emphasize on it's own style, for example aikikai originated directly from the founder and concentrates on self development while yoshinkan was founded by Soke Gozo Shioda, a student of O-Sensei and is well known for the hard style but effective nonetheless. Tomiki aikido has a unique element of sparring like which develops the practitioners understanding of attacks and finally ki society develops the internal energy of oneself.

There are other styles such as iwama and others. I'll list them in the next post. Till then mail me if you wish to know more;-)

Studying techniques

2007-05-03T08:30:00.000-07:00

Studying has always been a problem for many students. Everything from memorizing, caluclations, problem solving has always been the important elements in our studies. Be it whether we are at school or even university students, memorizing has always been the determinant factor in our path for success.

Let's take a farmer for an example, he has the choice who sow his crops by hand or with the help of the latest technological advances scientists have created. Of course, with the help of these technology, the farmer could reap more benefits and enhance his income. Same goes for students. Why should we study the old fashioned way when we could succeed with proven techniques?

Here are some popular techniques found on the net:

1.MIND MAPPING
::Mind Mapping Concept
::Notes Taking using mind maps
::Step by step mind mapping guide
::Maximize the Power of Brain thru Mind Mapping - Youtube Video
::Mind Map FAQ
::RecallPlus Pro - a mindmapping software. Free to try though

Created by Tony Buzan, mind maps are essential in helping us memorize almost anything to everything. Unleash the potentials of our right and left brain by utilizing visuals and words. It's simple yet powerful and proven. Hehe I sound like an internet marketer do I? lolz nah. I should consider mlm as my career:-p
Back to the subject, mind mapping is more or less like someone who is lost in the jungle but with a compass and map, he could go almost anywhere.

2.SQ3R
::Increasing Retention of Written Information-SQ3R
::SQ3R Technique Explanined (detailed)
::Download the SQ3R Handout in the SQ3R section

Even though sq3r sounds like a science fiction novel title, the theory behind this technique is an essence in itself.
S = Survey, Q = Question, Read, Recite and Review.
I would seriously recommend this technique to everyone as it is just like a general in a war with a strategy in mind. Reading your text books countless times may not be the most efficient way in retaining your memory. This technique works more like a strategy in retaining the information in one's mind. Take note as the most important aspect would be review. For the 1st time, it would b wise to review what you have learnt 24 hours, and then proceed to reviewing your information after 3 days and then a week and then a month. Magically those things that need rememberance would stick in your mind like a glue.

Alright, tommorow I would be searching for speed reading and some mathematical improvements. Keep in touch yah