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noreply@blogger.com (syamiel) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:56:00 +0000

Sunday July 5, 2009
Not just a common cold
By Dr MILTON LUM

Watchful vigilance is needed to handle Influenza A (H1N1).

THE Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Margaret Chan, announced on June 11, 2009 that the flu pandemic level was to be raised to level 6, which is the highest possible. This means that there is sustained human to human transmission of influenza A (H1N1) with community outbreaks in at least one country in two WHO regions. It meant that it was no longer possible to contain the virus to a particular geographical area.

During previous pandemics, the influenza virus took more than six months to spread as widely as the influenza A (H1N1) has spread in less than six weeks since the detection of the initial cases in Mexico and the United States.
Everyone has to play his part in the efforts to control the spread of Influenza A (H1N1). Individual efforts may not be significant by themselves but the collective contributions will be substantial. – AFP

International travel has contributed very significantly to the spread of the virus, seeding urban areas with an increased intensity of transmission.

As at July 1, 2009, health authorities in 116 countries have reported 77,201 cases and 332 deaths to WHO. As at July 2, 244 cases were reported in Malaysia, with no deaths. 206 patients had returned from abroad and 38 were due to local transmission.

This article was written with the objective of getting all readers on board the prevention train as everyone can take individual preventive measures that would collectively contribute significantly to controlling the spread of the disease.

Influenza

Influenza is a common infection that affects many people. It is caused by RNA viruses of the orthomyxoviridae family. The influenza viruses are classified into types A, B and C based on their core proteins.

Type A viruses infect humans and many other mammals, eg pigs and horses, as well as birds. Type B and C viruses usually affect humans.

Types A and B viruses are common causes of acute respiratory infections.
Regular washing of the hands with soap and water or the use of anti-germ hand rubs will help protect against many germs, including influenza A (H1N1).

The virus often mutates. Minor mutations (antigenic drift) are frequent and cause repeated outbreaks. Major mutations (antigenic shift) are rare and are due to reassortment of genetic material from different A sub-types. When they occur, pandemics may arise, causing many deaths. The type B virus does not exhibit antigenic shifts.

The frequent viral mutations lead to outbreaks annually. This is because the immunity from an infection does not provide full protection against another infection by an antigenic or genetic variant of the same sub-type A virus or type B virus.

Influenza is spread by droplets and aerosols from the respiratory secretions of infected persons. The virus usually infects the upper respiratory tract, ie the nose, throat and bronchi. It rarely infects the lungs. If an infected person coughs or sneezes and does not cover it, the droplets containing the virus can spread to about a metre (three feet) distance. This can be inhaled by anyone very close to the infected person.

If the infected person coughs or sneezes into his hands, the droplets containing the virus are easily transferred to surfaces touched by the person. Traces of the viruses may be found on items at home and work, eg door handles, hand rails, computer keyboards etc as they can survive for several hours on these surfaces. Should anyone touch these surfaces and then the face, the person can get the infection.

Symptoms develop between one to five days. A person can be infectious from the day before symptoms develop until seven days afterwards. The infection spreads rapidly, especially among those who are in crowded areas. The virus survives longer outside the body in cold and dry weather. As a result, epidemics in temperate countries usually occur in winter.

The clinical features of influenza include a sudden onset of high fever, muscle ache (myalgia), headache, non-productive cough, sore throat, and running nose. Most people recover within a week or two without requiring any treatment.

It is difficult to distinguish influenza from other respiratory infections. Laboratory tests will help in confirming the diagnosis. The collection of specimens for viral culture is critical to the provision of information about the circulating influenza subtypes and strains. This is needed for decisions on treatment and the formulation of vaccines for the subsequent year.

Secondary bacterial pneumonias are a common complication, especially in children below two years, senior citizens and those with medical conditions, eg lung diseases, diabetes, cancer, kidney or heart problems. Infections can also lead to death.

Influenza is an upper respiratory tract infection that lasts a few days in most people, and is usually treated symptomatically. The body gets rid of the virus in a few days. Antibiotics have no role in the treatment of people who are otherwise healthy. However, they are used to treat secondary bacterial complications.

Influenza A (H1N1)

Influenza A (H1N1) contain some elements of a virus found in pigs. There is no evidence of it circulating in local pigs and scientists are investigating its origins. It has spread from humans to humans worldwide, leading to the declaration of a pandemic flu outbreak.

The novel influenza A(H1N1) virus spreads in exactly the same way as ordinary seasonal colds and influenza. The symptoms are the same as the ordinary seasonal flu although it may be more severe with more serious complications. The typical symptoms are sudden fever and cough. Other symptoms include headache, myalgia, pain in the joints and limbs, sore throat, running nose, sneezing, tiredness and loss of appetite.

It is different from the ordinary seasonal influenza because it is a new virus that appeared in humans and spread globally very rapidly. Since it a new virus, no one will have immunity to it and everyone is at risk of getting the infection. This includes healthy adults as well as older people, young children and those with existing medical conditions. It is likely that the current pandemic will affect more people and lead to more deaths than the ordinary seasonal flu.

Dr Margaret Chan of WHO states concisely: “Thanks to close monitoring, thorough investigations, and frank reporting from countries, we have some early snapshots depicting spread of the virus and the range of illness it can cause ... We know, too, that this early, patchy picture can change very quickly. The virus writes the rules and this one, like all influenza viruses, can change the rules, without rhyme or reason, at any time ... Finally, and perhaps of greatest concern, we do not know how this virus will behave under conditions typically found in the developing world. To date, the vast majority of cases have been detected and investigated in comparatively well-off countries.”

Pandemics

During an influenza epidemic in the developed world, between 5% and 15% of the population will be affected. Hospitalisation and deaths usually occur in senior citizens and those with medical conditions. It is estimated there are three to five million cases of severe illness and between 250,000 to 500,000 deaths annually worldwide. Most deaths associated with influenza in the developed world occur in those aged 65 years and above.

The type A virus is the main cause of epidemics and pandemics, eg the Spanish flu in 1918 which resulted in estimated deaths of 40 million worldwide. The accuracy of this figure is being debated as there was no laboratory confirmation simply because the influenza virus was discovered in 1933, years after the event. More recent pandemics, which occurred in 1957 (“Asian influenza”) and 1968 (“Hong Kong influenza”), caused significant morbidity and mortality worldwide.

All the pandemics in the 20th century were characterised by a series of multiple waves, each of which caused increased mortality for two to five years. There was a mild first wave during the summer in the 1918 pandemic, followed by two severe waves the following winter. The 1957 pandemic had three winter waves during the first five years. The 1968 pandemic had a mild first wave in Britain, followed by a severe second wave the following winter

WHO currently categorises the severity of the influenza A (H1N1) pandemic as moderate. This means that:

·Most people recover from infection without the need for medical care;

·The incidence of severe illness is similar to that seen during local ordinary seasonal influenza outbreaks, although higher levels have occurred in some local areas and institutions; and

·Most countries have been able to cope with the numbers seeking care, although there are stresses in some localities.

There is concern about the occurrence of serious cases and deaths in young people, including those who have been previously healthy and those with pre-existing medical conditions or pregnancy. There are still many gaps in knowledge about the virus.

As the pandemic has mainly affected the more developed countries to date, WHO anticipates that a bleaker picture will emerge as the virus spreads to areas with limited resources, poor healthcare, and a high prevalence of underlying medical problems.

There is increasing evidence in many countries that sporadic cases are arising without any apparent link to travel abroad or to other cases in the country. The possibility of the local epidemiology of the infection mirroring that of these countries cannot be discounted.

Many health authorities have used mathematical models in their planning. For example, the Department of Health of the United Kingdom, after taking into consideration that the total illness levels in previous pandemics was 25 to 35%, have based their plans on illness rates of 50%.

What every person can and should do

The most effective way of stopping or slowing the spread of many infectious diseases, including influenza A (H1N1), is the prevention of the spread of germs. There are several inexpensive practical measures that can be taken for protection of individuals and their families.

·Good hand hygiene – Regular washing of the hands with soap and water or the use of anti-germ hand rubs will help in protection against many germs, including influenza A (H1N1).

·Avoid touching the nose, mouth and eyes – When one touches anything that is contaminated with germs and follows that by touching of the nose, mouth or eyes, infections may be contracted.

·Practise respiratory etiquette – Covering the nose and mouth with tissues when sneezing or coughing can prevent the spread of infection to others. One should always carry tissues as sneezing or coughing is unpredictable. Used tissues should be disposed promptly and carefully, eg putting in a bin or flushing it away in the toilet.

·Avoid close contact – This reduces the chances of catching an infection from the sick who, in turn, will also protect others from getting infections.

·Stay home when sick – This will prevent the spread of infections to others. The sick should be cared for by designated caregivers with appropriate instructions from a healthcare provider.

·Social distancing refers to keeping an arm’s length distance from others and minimising social gatherings, eg closing of schools etc. The former is a useful habit to have. Compliance with the latter is vital if advised by the health authorities.

·Improve general health with physical activity, nutritious food, adequate sleep, cigarette smoking cessation and substance abuse avoidance. Healthy people have better immune systems and can withstand infections better.

·Clean household and office surfaces, eg door handles or knobs, tables etc regularly with soap and water or disinfectant as germs can survive for some time outside the human body and are spread when a contaminated surface is touched.

·Household ventilation – Keeping windows open allow sunlight to get in and air to circulate, both of which will reduce the survival times of germs outside the body.

Medical attention

It is advisable for anyone who is sick to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Immediate medical attention should be sought by anyone with:

·Fever; and

·One or more of the following respiratory symptoms: cough, sore throat, myalgia, difficulty in breathing; and

·One or more of following: close contact with a person diagnosed as probable or confirmed case of influenza A (H1N1) or recent travel to an area or country reporting cases of confirmed influenza A (H1N1).

This will facilitate early diagnosis, treatment and implementation of preventive measures. Whenever there is doubt, it is prudent to seek medical attention early than to feel sorry later.

Sometimes a definitive diagnosis is not immediately possible. However, it is vital that medical advice be followed. There is no place for self medication.

Facemasks

Queries have been raised about the use of face masks. Surgical facemasks used by surgeons, nurses and other healthcare professionals reduce the risk of the transmission of viruses or bacteria from surgeons, nurses and other healthcare professionals to patients undergoing procedures, eg an operation.

Facemasks are also used by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to reduce their risk of getting infections from patients when there is a risk of droplet transmission.

As far as the public is concerned, there are certain situations when facemasks may be of benefit i.e.

·Reduction of the risk of transmission of respiratory infections to others, eg people with colds or influenza when in contact with others; or

·Reduction of the risk of caregivers getting an infection from persons with cold or influenza.

The use of facemasks by healthy people not involved in the care of sick people is not recommended. There is no scientific evidence available currently to suggest that this is an effective preventive measure. Furthermore, there are many practical issues that need to be considered, viz:

·The choice of facemask is important as the quality and effectiveness is variable;

·Improperly worn facemasks may not provide any protection;

·Prolonged wearing of facemasks may be necessary as exposure to infectious persons is random and unpredictable;

·Facemask users may not pay attention to good hand hygiene practices which are effective in reducing the spread of respiratory infections like influenza;

·Failure to wash the hands after removal of a facemask or its reuse will render it ineffective and increase the risk of self-contamination;

·Those with respiratory infections may use a facemask to hide their symptoms and go out when they should be staying at home; and

·Proper disposal of the facemasks is important in order that others are not exposed to risk of infection.

Summary

The novel influenza A (H1N1) virus is in the early stages of a pandemic. The scale of the problems it can pose is uncertain. Yet action is required now when the severity of the threat is still moderate.

Any intervention will involve trade-offs between the social and economic costs and the uncertain probability of greater harm of a widespread outbreak. The uncertainty, urgency and the costs of intervention make the efforts to control this pandemic very challenging.

There is need for vigilance, not complacency or panic. Everyone has to play their part in the efforts to control the spread of the disease. Individual efforts may not be significant by themselves but the collective contributions will be substantial. The understanding and active participation of the public is crucial to controlling the spread of this new disease.

Dr Margaret Chan of WHO summarises it succinctly: “Influenza pandemics, whether moderate or severe, are remarkable events because of the almost universal susceptibility of the world’s population to infection. We are all in this together, and we will all get through this, together.”

Dr Milton Lum is a member of the board of Medical Defence Malaysia. This article is not intended to replace, dictate or define evaluation by a qualified doctor. The views expressed do not represent that of any organization the writer is associated with

Tips For Free Ringtones Download Online

noreply@blogger.com (syamiel) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:14:00 +0000

Would you like to modify your mobile phone? Yes then you must choose for different ringtones free ownload. These days ringtones are easily found on internet. You can download free mobile ringtones from lots of sources. Normally
there are two kinds of ringtones. First one is the monophonic and next one is the polyphonic ringtones. There are a few things that you must think when downloading mobile ringtones from the online sources. Not all website is safe and authenticated. At times you may download few bugs and viruses besides things that you are downloading and you must find very fine and reputed web site and
one such is ringtones2world.com.

You must not download the text
sms that are part of scam and some other unauthenticated stuff. Try and find website that will not ask for membership
fee. A few web sites install adware and spyware. These kinds of websites must be avoided since they may harm your PC. With increasing fame to upload ringtones for the mobile phones communication has now entered in new age. As popularity of cell phones is escalating the ringtones are as well getting very popular.

Cell phone ringtones free are diverse in all country. Mobile ringtones also differ according to age of user. As I stated above that ringtones are downloaded at a comfort of your own home. The two important things that you require are computer as well as high speed net connection. The polyphonic tones are most famous and they are downloaded to all the newest mobile phones. Some ringtones
are exact for kids and others are made for the older age group that you can download on your phone.

How To Blow-up Your Band On An Artist’s Budget

noreply@blogger.com (syamiel) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:13:00 +0000

I’ve been there. Your sound is amazing, your fan base is growing, you are abundant in passion and your wallet has not caught up. Many bands approach the marketing game hot and heavy but ultimately lose steam when it comes to what I like to call “consistence and persistence”. Even more artists simply won’t approach this critical aspect of the industry because they are intimidated or overwhelmed.

I’m here to offer simple, clear and cheap actions that can rocket your band to stardom. If you believe in your music and commit to embracing the business side with these tools, anything is possible. I suggest you start with a few items that seem fun (or at least doable), apply them for a few weeks and once you are comfortable, add a few more. And if you get stuck, just give me a shout: Aaron@Audiolife.com.

10 “Easy To Implement” Musical Marketing Tips

1) Sign-up on every social network you can, and go beyond Myspace and Facebook (eg, Bebo, ILike, IMeem, etc.). Some of these sites have millions of users that you will be missing out on if you only stick to the mainstream social networks.

2) Continue to add new content to your website and social networking profiles (most social networks have feeds so whenever you perform new activities, such as adding photos, songs, blogs, new shows etc., it gets picked up on your feeds for fans to see)
a)Create as many songs as possible (multiple versions etc…).
b)Create a weekly blog: Your music draws fans in. Once you have them on your site, having a personal blog will keep them on your site. As they get to know you, the loyalty grows in leaps and bounds.
c)Create as many videos as possible: This doesn’t have to be a video that costs thousands of dollars to create. It could be as simple as a video you record at home working on your newest song while playing an acoustic guitar.

3) Get your fans involved!
a)Have them rate songs.
b)Engage them in the process of choosing what songs will be on your album.
c)Engage them in the process of selecting your album artwork and packaging.

4) Create Fan Ambassadors.
a)Whenever you find true fans that love you and your music, do anything you can to make them feel as involved in your career as possible. They are the ones who will help spread the word.
b)Create custom CDs just for them with their name on it.
c)Write them a song for their birthday and give it to them as a ringtone, download or CD.
d)Give them the task to help spread your music; they are more than willing to do that.

5) Network with other Bands constantly. Make friends!
a)This should be your number one goal anytime you are around musicians. By doing so, you can start booking new events with these artists, and this will help expand your fan base immensely.
b)The more people you know, the more people will help you get known.

6) Connect with Music Bloggers.
a)This is critical. Bloggers focus on getting content out daily, and want to be the person who finds the next big thing. They love to write about music, and establishing a good relationship with key bloggers will help spread the word about your music.
b)Anytime you find a blog you dig, comment and lead them back to your band’s site.

7) Brand your Band!
a)Make sure your website and social networking profiles are tight and enticing when a new fan visits your page.
b)Create: a cool logo that your fans would post around as stickers, flyers, or something they would love to wear; custom products; a CD and merchandise item for every live show; custom shirts for specific fans with their names on it.
c)Sign each of the products that you sell at your shows.
d)Give away your merchandise to fans who will wear it and promote your music.
e)Have a beautiful girl and handsome guy manage your email list during shows. Many men find it hard to turn down writing an email when a beautiful girl comes up to him. You have to use that to your advantage.

8) Utilize tried and true guerilla email marketing tactics.
a)Make sure you add new friends to your social networking profiles on a daily basis. You can do this all day. I would recommend adding the maximum daily as you never know what new fan you will reach, and how that fan can help you.
b)The more you send out, the more you increase the odds of getting new fans
c)Don’t be afraid to send messages out over and over, keep your band and brand in their head at all times. If they don’t listen to you the first or second time you sent a message, they will the third.

9) Follow up with your fans.
a)Send a message to every new fan that is added to your social network profile- this should be instantaneous. Follow up with them and ask how they are enjoying the music.
b)Write comments on other artist’s walls that are similar to you. This helps to create new exposure to their fans (great minds, and all that).

10) Spread the word!
a)Whenever you have a new product, or a big update for your band, get it out there: blog, bulletin, email and SMS text your fans with updated info.

BINGO

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Bingo is a popular game of chance involving cards with numbers appearing randomly on them under the letters B-I-N-G-O. Using a more modern blower, or a traditional tumbler, a machine that is generally hand-operated and containing balls with numbers and the letters B-I-N-G-O corresponding to the cards, numbers are pulled at random and announced to the players. Players then check to see if they have the numbers under the corresponding letter. If they do, they mark the card with tools known as a dauber or marker. For example, if the ball is B-9, players would check to see if they have the number 9 under the letter B. The game is won when the first player to mark a card with a full row either diagonally or horizontally announces they have a Bingo. This is usually done by yelling out the word Bingo. Bingo is a game enjoyed by many people and covers many demographics. Children in grade school often play educational varieties of Bingo. In addition, it’s a game often seen in casinos. There are actually many varieties of Bingo.

The most common is the single-line win mentioned above. However, there are also variations played that require a winner to have filled every square on the card. Of course these games are more time consuming. Players often have multiple cards, which increases their odds of winning. Like many other games, Bingo has a rich tradition that includes its own etiquette and terminology. For instance, it is considered very rude to talk to other players or make noise while a game is in session. The terminology itself can take a long time to master. Bingo has earned itself the reputation of being the game of the older generation, with movies and television depicting the elderly playing the game all day. Bingo is a staple game of both churches and charity organizations, where players often compete for donated prizes. With the advent of the internet and online gambling, Bingo has crossed over as a mainstay of online casinos. In fact, there are now numerous online casinos that cater to Bingo exclusively. In these situations, a random number generator is used in place of a blower or tumbler. Bingo has its roots in 16th century Italy, where it can be traced back to a popular lottery game of the time. From there, it spread to the rest of Europe, and continues to this day all over the world.

About the Author
Bingo is a popular game of chance involving cards with numbers appearing randomly on them under the letters B-I-N-G-O. Using a more modern blower, or a traditional tumbler, a machine that is generally hand-operated and containing balls with numbers and the letters B-I-N-G-O corresponding to the cards, numbers are pulled at random and announced to the players.

hujan

noreply@blogger.com (syamiel) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:42:00 +0000

I read an interview somewhere with Sandy Monteiro (a Malaysian music industry veteran) about two years ago, at a time when every single publication in Malaysia seemed to get off on writing obituaries about the Malaysian music industry. For once I agreed with what an industry insider said: that the industry was not actually dying but just stuck in a rut and was in need of that one act to make everyone excited again–just like what Sheila On 7 did in Indonesia in the late 90s/early 00s.

And just as Sheila On 7 made it okay for Indonesian bands to sound a little fresher, and incorporate more modern influences and still be successful, like it or not Hujan’s also made it a lot more attractive for Malaysian indie bands to start singing in Malay, and made a lot more Malaysian kids care more for Malaysian indie bands.

And with Hujan’s debut album, the Sheila On 7 comparison comes full circle. Filled with wonderfully heartfelt songs–just like on Sheila On 7’s debut Kisah Klasik Untuk Masa Depan–this album is not for all the hipsters out there, but made for us ordinary people who simply want to have a song touch our hearts and lift our souls.

The new songs, especially ‘Jiwa Kelajuan’, ‘Rantai Rasa’ and ‘Dugaannya’, even sound a lot like Sheila On 7. Alongside two more previously unreleased songs, the album also includes eight songs from their two previous EPs (remixed, of course) and a re-recorded version of what I think is their masterpiece, ‘Bila Aku Sudah Tiada’. Gone also are much of the distorted vocal effects (which clearly invited all the Strokes comparisons before), resulting in an album that can be enjoyed by anyone–a right decision if you ask me, as Hujan’s clearly not the sole property of just indie kids anymore. So stop being so selfish, and be happy for Hujan and wish them well.

Music Articles And Life Enrichment

noreply@blogger.com (syamiel) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:21:00 +0000

Music Articles And Life Enrichment

Whether you admit it or not, music imbeds our daily life, weaving its beauty and emotion through our thoughts, activities and memories. So if you're interested in music theory, music appreciation, Beethoven, Mozart, or other composers, artists and performers, we hope you'll spend some time with here and learn from these music articles of note for all ages and tastes.

When I first started studying the history of music, I did not realize what I was getting into. I had thought that music history was somewhat of a trivial pursuit. In fact, I only took my history of classical music class because I needed the credits. I did not realize how completely fascinating music history is. You see, in our culture many of us do not really learn to understand music. For much of the world, music is a language, but for us it is something that we consumed passively. When I began to learn about the history of Western music, however, it changed all that for me. I have had some experience playing musical instruments, but I have never mastered one enough to really understand what music is all about. This class showed me.

When most of us think about the history of music, we think of the history of rock music. We assume that the history is simple because the music is simple. In fact, neither is the case. The history of music, whether you're talking about classical music, rock music, jazz music, or any other kind, is always complicated. New chord structures are introduced bringing with them new ways of understanding the world. New rhythmic patterns are introduced, bringing with them new ways of understanding time. And music reflects all of it.

Even when the class was over, I could not stop learning about the history of music. It had whetted my appetite, and I wanted more. I got all the music history books that I could find. I even began to research forms of music that had not interested me before in the hopes of enhancing my musical knowledge further. Although I was in school studying toward something very different – a degree in engineering – I had thought about giving it up and going back to get a degree in musicology. That is how much I am fascinated by the subject.

If you have never taken a course in the history of music, you don't know what you are missing out on. The radio will never sound the same to you again. Everything will seem much more rich, much more luminous, and much more important. A new song can reflect a new way of being, and a new way of imagining life in the world. This is what learning about the history of music means to many of us.

Advertlets

noreply@blogger.com (syamiel) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:18:00 +0000

I took down my Advertlets Ads from my blog last week as I do not think that it will be a useful monetizing tool for my blog. However, I receive an interesting mail from Josh Lim of Team Advertlets and it got me excited again.

SGD 8800 for 300 Singaporean Bloggers!

I know what you are thinking. Nope, it's not SG$8800 for each blogger. If the payout is really that good, chances are that it is a scam. Here's the breakdown:

* 280 Reviews, SGD 25 each (blogs with more than 10 unique visits per day)
* 10 Reviews, SGD 60 each (blogs with more than 100 unique visits per day)
* 10 Reviews, SGD 128 each (blogs with more than 500 unique visits per day)

My blog is still relatively new. Getting 100 unique visits or more may be out of the question but with the support of my friends in the community, 10 unique visits a day is an achievable target.

Why Sign Up For Advertlets
"Advertlets is a blog advertising network. Bloggers make money doing what they love by selling advertising space on their blogs. Advertisers get to connect their message to the right audience through the use of demographics."

The use of demographics is something new and you will need to have at least 50 people to participate in the demographics poll.

Will the Ads be as relevant as contextual advertising like AdSense?
Only time will tell. One of the reasons why I took down my Adverlets is due to limited ads. Maybe it's because I don't have 50 pple to take the poll, maybe it's because I don't have 50 unique visitors per day or maybe Adverlets just don't have enough advertisers. I will doing another update in 1 month time and I hope to have an answer by then.

How much money can I make?
"We can’t give you a figure right now, obviously. But how much you make would definitely be determined by:

- how much traffic your blog gets.
- how many Malaysian visitors come to your site
- how relevant your blog content is to a wider audience
- your visitor participation rate "

Another reason why I took down my Adverlets - Everything seems so vague. Most glaring being "how many Malaysian visitors come to your site". I believe it must be a mistake but it reflects badly especially when it appears in their FAQ page.

Advertlets Compared With Other Online Advertising Services
"A note: Why have we removed the comparision chart with our nearest local competitor? Simple. We’re taking on bigger competition soon, and bigger challenges. Our network exclusivity level has grown tremendously, and we are now ready to compete in an entirely new space. Stay tuned. Q2-Q3, 2007."

The obvious competitor for Advertlets is Nuffnang - another Advertising company from Malaysia that has recently expended to Singapore. I have not tried it yet but at least they have a more definite answer on their payout. Read it here.

I have decided to give Advertlets another go. I like their novelty and it will be an honor if I could be the one of the first 300 Singaporean blogger to write a review on Advertlets. I have added Advertlets Ads on the left column of my blog. I will greatly appreciate if you could take part in their demographics poll.