The Blogger's Code

I have always said that new media plays an important role in our political and civic future and that it is important for the truth to be told through responsible reporting. I was therefore interested to come across a new Bloggers' Code of Ethics that publishers may adopt.

Published on an internet news site, these guidelines are based on the US-based Society of Professional Journalists' code of ethics for bloggers. A small selection follows.

Bloggers should:

• Be honest and fair in gathering, reporting and interpreting information

• Never plagiarise

• Identify and link to sources whenever feasible

• Never publish information they know is inaccurate - and if publishing questionable information, make it clear it's in doubt

• Distinguish between advocacy, commentary and factual information

• Admit mistakes and correct them promptly

• Show good taste. Avoid pandering to lurid curiosity

• Explain each blog's mission and invite dialogue with the public over its content and the bloggers' conduct

• Disclose conflicts of interest, affiliations, activities and personal agendas

• Abide by the same high standards to which they hold others

I find such standards critical to developing a respectful and productive dialogue, and will endeavour to adhere to them as best as I can. What are your thoughts on this code? Are there any best practices that you can think of that have not been included?

Source : http://www.1malaysia.com.my/

Keluarkan Wang Paypal Terus Ke Bank Malaysia

Berita baik untuk rakyat Malaysia amnya dan usahawan internet khususnya, terkini anda boleh keluarkan wang paypal anda terus ke akaun simpanan bank di Malaysia.

Berikut adalah cara untuk add akaun bank anda.
(1) Login ke akaun paypal anda dan klik pada menu Profile -> Add/Edit Bank Account
(2) Masukkan maklumat bank anda, jika tak pasti nama [...]

Baca Seterusnya di http://sukeri.com/keluarkan-wang-paypal-terus-ke-bank-malaysia/

7 Key Features To Look For In Webinar Software

Here are a list of the key features of the majority of web conferencing services which are available. This list will be useful when evaluating your needs relative to what webinar software vendors are currently offering.

1. Desktop sharing: While web conferencing, it might become extremely useful to let participants share their desktops. Maybe somebody wants to make a point about the presenter's exposition. Maybe another one wants to show a demo of his software. This web conferencing service allows the presenter to give temporary control over his or her desktop for interactive collaboration between meeting participants.

2. Application integration: Any good web conferencing software can seamlessly integrate with the most popular email and instant messaging applications out there. This throws off the learning curve involved in mastering an online meeting.

3. Servicing availability: The great thing about conferences held through the World Wide Web is that you can expect to hold a meeting whenever, wherever you want. Make sure your potential conference provider guarantees 24 hours a day and seven days a week availability.

4. Flat rate: Be wary not to fall into per-minute conferencing service schemes that suck your wallet clean. The most reasonable pricing solution in web conferencing software comes down to a low cost flat rate on a monthly or yearly basis. This way you not only save on web conferences, you can also budget your expenses more intelligibly.

5. Audio and video support: A picture is worth a thousand words. A video is worth a thousand pictures. Although we’re not still in the future that many science fiction novels portray us, audio and web conferencing is slowly getting better and better. These features may not be necessary for every individual or business, but for online presentations and webinars they become invaluable.

6. Easy to use: Ideally, you don’t want an application that requires a lot of understanding of technical stuff such as internet protocols and deep software configuration. A web conferencing solution should be as easy to use as any plug and play device for your PC.

7. Easy to install: Nowadays, international conferencing doesn’t need to be exhaustingly complex to install. By making use of the internet and the flexibility of today’s most famous operating systems, conference services should be as easy to use as your favorite instant messaging application.

Related article: 10 Tips For A Successful Webinar

5 safety tips for using a public computer

Are public computers at libraries, Internet cafes, airports, and copy shops safe?

That depends on how you use them! Take these tips to help keep your personal or financial information private.

1.Don't save your logon information. Always log out of Web sites by clicking "log out" on the site. It's not enough to simply close the browser window or type in another address. Many programs (especially instant messenger programs) include automatic login features that will save your user name and password. Disable this option so no one can log in as you.

2.Don't leave the computer unattended with sensitive information on the screen. If you have to leave the public computer, log out of all programs and close all windows that might display sensitive information.

3.Erase your tracks. Web browsers such as Internet Explorer keep a record of your passwords and every page you visit, even after you’ve closed them and logged out.

To disable the feature that stores passwords. Before you go to the Web, turn off the Internet Explorer feature that "remembers" your passwords.

1. In Internet Explorer, click Tools, and then click Internet Options.
2. Click the Content tab, and then click AutoComplete.
3. Click to clear both check boxes having to do with passwords.

To delete your temporary Internet files and your history
When you finish your use of a public computer, you should delete all the temporary files and your Internet history.

1. In Internet Explorer, click Tools, and then click Internet Options.
2. On the General tab, under Temporary Internet files, click Delete Files, and then click Delete Cookies.
3. Under History, click Clear History.

To delete other files saved by corporate portals, such as Sharepoint Portal Server
If you're using a corporate Web site that allows you to view internal corporate documents, you may be inadvertently storing sensitive documents on the public computer.

1. Delete all the files in the temporary folder of your user account which you can find by browsing to C:\Documents and Settings\username\ Local Settings\Temp.
2. If your company uses Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server, empty the temporary folder (My Documents\SharePoin t Drafts).
4. Watch for over-the-shoulder snoops. When you use a public computer, be on the look out for thieves who look over your shoulder or watch as you enter sensitive passwords to collect your information.
5. Don't enter sensitive information into a public computer. These measures provide some protection against casual hackers who use a public computer after you have.

But keep in mind that an industrious thief might have installed sophisticated software on the public computer that records every keystroke and then e-mails that information back to the thief.

Then it doesn't matter if you haven't saved your information or if you've erased your tracks. They still have access to this information.

If you really want to be safe, avoid typing your credit card number or any other financial or otherwise sensitive information into any public computer.


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Posted By Admin to BROBLOGGER : A VOICE FROM A MALAYSIAN BLOGGER at 3/31/2009 08:02:00 PM