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Digg Stops New Registrations!

Admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:30:19 +0000

Digg has stopped new registrations. If you click the Join Digg link on Digg.com – your are informed that new Digg registrations are closed and the New Digg 4.0 is coming…

Instead you can leave your email address and they will notify you when you can login to the new Digg. It seems they are migrating data to the new Digg and if the new users keep coming in, it would be difficult to migrate.

You can also request an invite to the new Digg alpha and they will soon send you an invite. We recently joined our brand on Digg and you can follow our Digg profile and New Digg profile (if you have access) as we plan to get active on the new Digg in a big way. We have also installed Digg widgets and buttons for quick sharing and you can check them out.

In case you are still on old Digg, watch what’s in the new Digg.

Original article: Digg Stops New Registrations!
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Review: Klipsch Image X10i earphones

Admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:30:23 +0000

Name: Image X10i (Klipsch) Type: Earphones Specs: (Click here for full specs) Price: 227 from Amazon.co.uk Ultra-portable earphones can be pretty underwhelming, especially when compared to their over-the-ear cousins. No matter how much you pay, they never seem to…

Buy New Amazon Kindle WiFi for $135 Only [Video]

Admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:30:12 +0000

Amazon has upgraded the New Kindle wireless reading device making it smaller, lighter, and faster. The new Kindle features built-in Wi-Fi, 50% better contrast for sharper fonts and clearer text, more than double the storage capacity, a new graphite color option and more

Amazon Kindle is now available as a Wi-Fi + 3G free global 3G wireless for $189 no monthly bills or annual contracts. Amazon has also introduced a new Kindle Wi-Fi, a Wi-Fi only model for just $139.

The Kindle Store now boasts of over 630,000 books and Kindle has consistently been the #1 bestselling product sold on Amazon. The new Kindle and Kindle Wi-Fi are now available for pre-order at Amazon.

Original article: Buy New Amazon Kindle WiFi for $135 Only [Video]
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6 Tips to Become a Really Successful Freelance Copywriter

Admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:30:11 +0000

Guest post by Vern Marker.
Want to become a really successful Freelance Copywriter? If you want to bump your freelance copywriting career into high gear, here are a few tips.

Many people dream of becoming freelance writers of some sort, whether they long to be freelance copywriters, journalists, bloggers, or authors. But while the wannabes only dream about it, those who are committed to following their dreams find ways to make them a reality.

If youre serious about becoming a freelance writer, or youre already working as a freelance writer and you want to be more successful, you need to read the following article and take advantage of the tips that are offered here.

1. Write well

This one may seem obvious, but its basic to your successful freelance copywriting career: learn to write well. Make sure your prose is clear, easy to understand, and does the job that youve been paid to do.

Dont worry about impressing people with your artful handling of written language or your extensive vocabulary. Clarity and conciseness are more valuable for the purposes of copywriting. So, unless youre being paid by the word, dont be verbose!

2. Write about worthwhile topics

Write about things that are interesting! Again, this may seem like obvious advice, but youd be surprised at how many freelance writers lose track of this concept. Give people information that they actually want. Be sure to present it in a manner that will have the broadest possible appeal.

There are certain topics that people will return to again and such as tips for finding a better job, ways to get a home for the best possible price, techniques for saving money in your day to day life. Think about the things youre interested in learning about. Chances are youre not too different from most other people, so write about what youre interested in and youll probably have a saleable idea.

3. Look ahead and plan for the future

Plan ahead so that you can jump on topics that are most popular at certain times of the year. For example, pitch an idea on the history of Santa Claus in the fall, well before the Christmas season, or in early spring, start shopping around articles with summer and Fourth of July themes.

Remember that some topics are perennials; people are interested in them year after year. So, keep files of Halloween decorating ideas, or how-to topics like staging an outdoor barbecue party with a luau theme. Even though the Internet is a great resource, theres nothing wrong with keeping clipping files that you can use for reference.

4. Write what you know

Heres another seemingly obvious idea that many writers overlook in their desire to be trendy and jump on the latest news story or current trend. Write what you know. Thats something that everyone hears from their writing teachers in college, but its so true.If you have certain special knowledge, then share it. If youre an expert at repairing cars or sewing costumes, then use that knowledge to craft articles, blogs, and how-tos.

One of the major reasons people go on the Internet is to learn new things. If you have something of value to share with others, then by all means, take advantage of that in your writing. Your body of knowledge is one of the unique assets that you have to offer as a writer.

5. Practice good work ethics

Be businesslike in how you approach your work. You may be working at home but that doesnt mean that you should have the TV on while youre working. TV is only a distraction, a way of wasting time. Keep it off. Its probably OK to have the radio or CD player on if youre playing music, but its not a good idea to listen to talk radio since that may distract you from what youre doing and make you lose focus.

And just because youre at home, it doesnt mean that you should be doing housework like washing the dishes or doing laundry. Stay focused on your writing tasks for the time you allot to them. You can do that other stuff later.

6. Consistency is key

Finally, be consistent in your work habits. You dont have to write every day, but you do need to write a certain amount every week. Try to establish regular work hours when you can get the most done, say after everyone else has left the house to go to work or school, or if you live alone, at the same time every day.

Famous author Jack London only wrote two pages a day, but he wrote every day, and as a result, he was able to write dozens of novels and hundreds of short stories and articles in his all-too-brief life.

So, if you want to be a successful freelancer, follow these writing tips and think of other ways to increase your output by working, not harder, but smarter. If you can show your editors and clients that youre fast, reliable, and can consistently produce quality work, then theres no limit to the success you can enjoy as a freelance writer.

Vern Marker is proficient on a variety of topics including copywriting and SEO. He uses his knowledge to give expert advice on a new Q&A site YoExpert. You can also write guest posts and share your copyrighting ideas.

Original article: 6 Tips to Become a Really Successful Freelance Copywriter
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Poll: Should Nintendo DS R4 "homebrew" cards be illegal?

Admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:30:14 +0000

R4 cards can be used to download and play illegally ripped versions of Nintendo DS games from ROM sites on the web. While some argue that the cards have a legitimate use in the homebrew community, allowing budding coders…

Beware of Rogue Facebook Apps [Video]

Admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:30:12 +0000

Rogue Facebook apps are targeting innocent Facebook users to disclose personal information to provide access to view shocking videos. Since this so called ‘Facebook worm’ changes the status page of affected Facebook users, it is spreading virally across Facebook. So beware of Facebook scams.

Don’t click untrusted links on Facebook status messages on your friends Wall.

I am shocked!!! The teacher nearly kild this boy: http://bit.ly/aWeBMl – Worldwide scandal!

Graham Cluley from Sophos has created a cool video explaining how these Facebook apps work to steal your Facebook personal details, and how you can completely remove them.

Don’t click on any link on Facebook you don’t trust. And if any Facebook app asks for authorization to perform various tasks, allow only if you absolutely trust the app to properly use your data.

Facebook is great for social networking, but be aware of how Facebook scams and bad Facebook apps work. Join our Facebook page to stay updated about Facebook scams and share this with your friends.

Where next for Flipboard? Could it be the new WordPress?

Admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:30:14 +0000

So you are Mike McCue of Flipboard. Even though server failure put the dampeners on your launch a little, you have still created the most swooned over iPad app so far. From nothing you have loads of users who…

New Apple Multi-Touch Magic Trackpad

Admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:30:13 +0000

Apple has launched the new Magic Trackpad, the first Multi-Touch trackpad for your Mac desktop computer. The hardware grip mouse as we know it just got obsolete.

Apple Magic Trackpad

Apple Magic Trackpad is powered by the same Multi-Touch technology on the MacBook Pro and supports the same full set of gestures like swiping, scrolling, clicking, rotating, pinching etc … and the entire surface is a button that clicks. It has 80 percent more area than the Macbook Pro trackpad and claims to be the largest Multi-Touch trackpad made by Apple.

Magic Trackpad connects to your Mac via Bluetooth wireless technology. Since it is made with the same aluminum design as the Apple Wireless Keyboard, and has the same angle and height – the two can be placed perfectly together. Magic Trackpad detects periods of inactivity, and its equipped with an on/off switch, which helps to save battery life.

Apple Magic Trackpad is available for sale at the Apple Store for $69 with free shipping … and it is the end of the old mouse you used for so long.

Review: Limbo

Admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:30:22 +0000

Name: Limbo Genre: 2D platformer/ puzzler Platform: Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade) Price: 1200 Microsoft Points (10.20) Limbo looks and sounds quite unlike any other game available for the Xbox 360. Completely black and white, with animation that reminds the…

Buy Vegetables to Earn Free Farm Cash on Farmville

Admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:30:20 +0000

What is the best way to earn Free Farm Cash on Farmville to play on the Farmville Facebook game. Buy some fresh vegetables from Green Giant and get free Farm Cash!

FarmvilleFree Farm Cash

Green Giant Fresh is giving away Free Farm Cash in an on-pack promotion with Farmville, the popular social media game on Facebook. Select packs of Green Giant Fresh vegetables carry Farmville sticker which can be redeemed for 5 Free Farm Cash; with a limit of 3 redemptions per user.

Find stores near you which sell select Green Giant Fresh produce with FarmVille promotion stickers. Participating stores currently include Target Stores (with Fresh Produce), United Supermarkets, Hen House, Price Chopper, Wal-Mart, Winn-Dixie, Sweetbay and Aldi.