Monday, September 27, 2004
What is blogging?
What is blogging?
Blogging is a way of collecting links to pages you visit often and making comments about them that other people can see.
They're great because they have really personal reviews of websites.
They're also really easy to make so you can have one even if you aren't very technical.
Why Blog
Once upon a time someone thought up the world wide web, and people started making great websites, and everyone else browsed around them, and the concept of surfing was born.
But surfing's no fun if you can't tell people what you've found. How many times have you sent e-mails to your mates with the address of a particularly interesting web page, annotated with your own hilarious comments?
Even better, wouldn't it be good to get your own web page where you could publish these comments, plus the links you stumble across every day, and make the whole thing available to the world?
Well now you can, and if you do, you'll be joining the phenomenon that has become 'blogging'.
The history of blogs
Blogging has become something of a big thing in the last year or so, and some of the biggest and best known weblogs attract the kind of traffic that even big-name e-commerce sites would be jealous of.
Weblogs are more than pages of links - they tend to reflect the personalities of their owners. They are almost always personal web pages, updated very often, and include a mixture of diary, bookmark list, and interactivity.
They can be havens of web design or just text-only. They are the product of their owners' imagination and wit, and it's probably this personal touch which has made them so popular.
The first weblog was probably the Netscape What's New page, but there are varying claims to the title of oldest or earliest weblog on the net.
The word 'weblog' was coined by Jorn Barger, owner of the long-established and extremely popular Robot Wisdom weblog. You can get a lot more about the history of weblogs from his site at robotwisdom.com
Blogging is a way of collecting links to pages you visit often and making comments about them that other people can see.
They're great because they have really personal reviews of websites.
They're also really easy to make so you can have one even if you aren't very technical.
Why Blog
Once upon a time someone thought up the world wide web, and people started making great websites, and everyone else browsed around them, and the concept of surfing was born.
But surfing's no fun if you can't tell people what you've found. How many times have you sent e-mails to your mates with the address of a particularly interesting web page, annotated with your own hilarious comments?
Even better, wouldn't it be good to get your own web page where you could publish these comments, plus the links you stumble across every day, and make the whole thing available to the world?
Well now you can, and if you do, you'll be joining the phenomenon that has become 'blogging'.
The history of blogs
Blogging has become something of a big thing in the last year or so, and some of the biggest and best known weblogs attract the kind of traffic that even big-name e-commerce sites would be jealous of.
Weblogs are more than pages of links - they tend to reflect the personalities of their owners. They are almost always personal web pages, updated very often, and include a mixture of diary, bookmark list, and interactivity.
They can be havens of web design or just text-only. They are the product of their owners' imagination and wit, and it's probably this personal touch which has made them so popular.
The first weblog was probably the Netscape What's New page, but there are varying claims to the title of oldest or earliest weblog on the net.
The word 'weblog' was coined by Jorn Barger, owner of the long-established and extremely popular Robot Wisdom weblog. You can get a lot more about the history of weblogs from his site at robotwisdom.com
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
5 Exercise Must Do's
While reading through my subscriber questions I realized that a lot of you are ADVANCED EXERCISERS – elite athletes, long distance runners, cyclists and more.
I also know that a lot of you AREN’T advanced exercisers, so I’ve put together a little “cheat sheet” on some of the basic EXERCISE GUIDELINES FOR PREGNANCY for ALL levels (beginner, moderate and advanced!) as follows:
1. Stick to what you know!
I know you hear this all the time, but now I really need you to think about it. Because there are so many changes going on in your body NOW is NOT the time to start something new.
2. Use common sense when you’re trying to decide whether to continue your pre-pregnancy workout or not.
Because I can’t answer each one of you individually (and there are SO MANY different exercise routines and intensities out there!), here are my suggestions:
- Avoid running long distances and training for marathons, they are too intense for this time in your life. Moderate your activity by slowing down the intensity and duration and you should be fine.
- Avoid training in intense heat, on steep inclines or at high altitudes. Choose even terrain and stick to public places (you’ve got way too much to risk!!).
- Avoid sports like basketball, squash, racquetball and tennis - they involve too many jerky movements and rapid changes in direction which is too much for your loose joints and poor balance to deal with!
3. When it comes to weight training - aim for endurance over strength (preferably 15 reps.).
Concentrate on maintaining your existing strength, not building. As your pregnancy progresses, really listen to your body and do ONLY what you feel is comfortable – do NOT push yourself!
4. Do not do any exercises that require you to lift overhead, lie on your back or press a lot of weight forward (i.e. leg press machine).
Aim to do the majority of your exercises in a supported position, preferably sitting down or holding on to something stable.
5. Regardless of which workout you're doing, ALWAYS ensure that you are well hydrated and fueled.
Never exercise on an empty stomach or without water! Keep a water bottle with you at all times. And if you need a little extra boost, try adding a little fruit juice. And of course, stay close to the bathroom!
Remember, pregnancy is NOT the time to push yourself that EXTRA MILE – you don’t want to look back with regret!
And DON’T worry about losing your fitness level or body appearance - pregnancy is ONLY 10 months long and you WILL and CAN get back to yourself in no time!
For LOTS more information on which specific exercises and stretches you can SAFELY do during pregnancy (including 3 tailored exercise programs), as well as how to prepare for a quick and easy labor, and a fast post-partum weight loss, read my kit at...
I also know that a lot of you AREN’T advanced exercisers, so I’ve put together a little “cheat sheet” on some of the basic EXERCISE GUIDELINES FOR PREGNANCY for ALL levels (beginner, moderate and advanced!) as follows:
1. Stick to what you know!
I know you hear this all the time, but now I really need you to think about it. Because there are so many changes going on in your body NOW is NOT the time to start something new.
2. Use common sense when you’re trying to decide whether to continue your pre-pregnancy workout or not.
Because I can’t answer each one of you individually (and there are SO MANY different exercise routines and intensities out there!), here are my suggestions:
- Avoid running long distances and training for marathons, they are too intense for this time in your life. Moderate your activity by slowing down the intensity and duration and you should be fine.
- Avoid training in intense heat, on steep inclines or at high altitudes. Choose even terrain and stick to public places (you’ve got way too much to risk!!).
- Avoid sports like basketball, squash, racquetball and tennis - they involve too many jerky movements and rapid changes in direction which is too much for your loose joints and poor balance to deal with!
3. When it comes to weight training - aim for endurance over strength (preferably 15 reps.).
Concentrate on maintaining your existing strength, not building. As your pregnancy progresses, really listen to your body and do ONLY what you feel is comfortable – do NOT push yourself!
4. Do not do any exercises that require you to lift overhead, lie on your back or press a lot of weight forward (i.e. leg press machine).
Aim to do the majority of your exercises in a supported position, preferably sitting down or holding on to something stable.
5. Regardless of which workout you're doing, ALWAYS ensure that you are well hydrated and fueled.
Never exercise on an empty stomach or without water! Keep a water bottle with you at all times. And if you need a little extra boost, try adding a little fruit juice. And of course, stay close to the bathroom!
Remember, pregnancy is NOT the time to push yourself that EXTRA MILE – you don’t want to look back with regret!
And DON’T worry about losing your fitness level or body appearance - pregnancy is ONLY 10 months long and you WILL and CAN get back to yourself in no time!
For LOTS more information on which specific exercises and stretches you can SAFELY do during pregnancy (including 3 tailored exercise programs), as well as how to prepare for a quick and easy labor, and a fast post-partum weight loss, read my kit at...
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
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