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Sep
1
2010
Using Wordpress in Creating a Website

Using Wordpress in Creating a Website

Perhaps the most defining innovation that our generation had witnessed is the birth of the World Wide Web. From the interconnected computers of a science laboratory, the Internet has come a long way. Nowadays, it has been incorporated to the people’s daily lives. Every information that you yearn to know is in the Internet. It has reduced this whole world to a global community as it has redefined the way that we communicate with each other. Not only that, the Internet also serves as our online market where we can shop for anything, at anytime. Businessmen can now deal with their clients that are as far as hundred of miles away from them. With all of these uses of the Internet, creating one’s own website can be a very wise move especially when he intends it for publicity purposes. In creating a website, the reliable partner that we have is a company called Wordpress.

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Article By: Marcos
Category: web design

Aug
30
2010
Web Standards Compliance

Web Standards Compliance

Like in any industry, World Wide Web also has certain standards that every home page should comply with. This is to ensure that the sites that the public will be visiting can meet their demands. In line with this, the World Wide Web Consortium, commonly known as the W3C, has required all web pages to comply with these standards.

If you are planning to create a web page of your own, then you must know about these standards. In this article, we have provided you with the quick insight of the web standards and how to comply with them.
Web standards generally refer to the formal specifications that the W3C has formulated to let the web pages reflect the aspects of the Internet. In the past year, web standard is associated with the best practices for creating web pages but now, it has evolved to being a philosophy that every web developer and designer adheres to. Web standards basically consist of the following;

  • Standards that are formulated by the International Organization for Standardization or the ISO
  • The code published by the Unicode Technical Reports
  • A number and name that is registered under the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
  • Internet standard handouts and reference materials that are published by the Internet Engineering Task Force
  • ECMA international standards
  • W3C recommendations

Do not be overwhelmed by this because when a web site is declared as complying with these standards, it just means that the page has unique and usable CSS, HTML or Javascript. Whereas, when complying with web standards, the following are often highlighted.

  • Hypertext Markup Language recommendations by the W3C
  • CSS recommendations
  • ECMA standardized script
  • Appropriate use MIME and HTTP.

If you are worrying about these standards, then relax yourself. The best thing to do is to find a reliable and competent web developer and designer that can help you meet these standards. Plan everything and always keep in mind that the harder the challenge is, the sweeter the reward. Just work hard onyour web page and we are sure that you can easily pass these standards.


Article By: Marcos
Category: web design

Aug
3
2010
Ethics and Integrity in Business should be FREE

In the complex world of business, every one is involved in a competition that only calls for the best and the wise. People in the business world are living in a dimension that goals are considered sacred and everything is employed just to reach them. In this cutthroat world, business people still need to uphold good manners and ethical standards to ensure stability.

Businessmen might be wondering why they will need to be honest and ethical when they can profit more money if they are not. Business is an entity run by money so profits should be the ultimate goal. It is like a Machiavellian principle that you must practice if you want to make your business last long. Sad to say, these paradigms are totally wrong. Though profit is the ultimate consideration of any business, ethics and proper behavior must still be observed.

Honesty- When people do business dealings with each other, honesty is the only thing that both sided are relying to at that moment. Though there is a written agreement about the sanctions of the deal, the success of the enterprise will still rely to the honesty of both sides. If they lived up to their word and kept their part of the deal, then it is indeed a triumphant deal.  As you can see, if you are honest with all the people that you deal with, you will earn for yourself a good reputation. This positive mind set about you will serve as an advertisement that will attract other dealers to you because they are assured that you give them a good deal. Honesty is just one of the business ethics that one must always exercise. Here are other values that a businessman shall posses.

Integrity- This is perhaps the most significant value that a businessman should have. When honesty deals with other people, integrity involves one’s own self. When you hold yourself responsible for all the things that you have done, then you posses a great air of integrity. Integrity is what brings about trust from your colleagues and customers as well. Take for example, an education business. Education is something that should be free for all but if you are an owner of a private school that has integrity, you must make sure that the quality of education that is offered in your school is worth the money that they will pay you. Integrity will set you apart from the others and will give you a positive image among others.

Trust- Trust others as much as you trust yourself. Though it is hard to trust others when it comes to business dealings, having with your business partners gives them the idea that you are trustworthy too. This makes your partnership or corporation more solid as you have built bonds with them not only as business partners but also as friends. Trust will make everything easier as you work not only with the best of your resources but with the best of your spirits as well.

Business ethics are important dogmas in the business world. It create stability and you must always uphold them if you want to create a lasting impression that will bring you more opportunities.



Aug
3
2010
The LeBron James Effect

After Lebron James announced on national television that he is not playing with the Cleveland Cavaliers any more, the city immediately felt its big loss. That night, the huge billboard of the player was torn down and all his images in the city were removed. In local shops, all shirts, mugs, basketball bearing his name and signature were also kept and hidden for good. Jerseys with the number twenty-three were discarded and in his very colleagues junked their mementos of him. Overnight, the most beloved player became the most hated villain of the city’s history.

Millions were dumb founded when they learned the news. His fans could never understand why he came up with such a decision. It was well known that he was able to help Cleveland’s economy when he rose to stardom and everybody thought that it would stay that way. The city made a unanimous generalization that James act was understandable but it is not done in a preserving way.

Right now, Cleveland is still contemplating why their most beloved and talented players continues to leave them. James was able to attract a lot of tourists and investors to the city and the economy by then seemed to be stable. Now that he is gone, the city was left with a very low income and angry, hurt citizens. Though the Cleveland mayor, Frank Jackson said that there is nothing personal between James and the city, the painful blow will remain a bruise in the hearts of the citizens for a long time. As of now, though Cleveland seems to be going back to normal, there is no doubt that their tourism is at a low rate and their sales are not picking up. Investors are pulling out and the city is struggling hard to support its remaining habitants.

The Cavaliers on the other hand is faced with the challenge brought about by the exodus of their best player. Now, they have to fill up James’ place in the roster with someone who will compensate for the loss. Though they can trade players, the coach wanted to see if the team could work together to be title contenders still.

As for Miami, things are going on smoothly. With another NBA star on their territories, Miami’s economy is booming and soaring up high. Tourists are flocking to see the NBA stars and investors are establishing businesses there like there’s no tomorrow.  The Miami Heats are confident that they will emerge victorious as another MVP was added to their roster.

Meanwhile, in Cleveland, as the people begin to reestablish their city and reclaim themselves, James Lebron was no longer part of anybody’s memory. Though the world may Cleveland as a worthless dump that is deserving of James’ departure, its citizens are still proud of their dump.


Article By: Marcos
Category: Thinking out Loud

Aug
3
2010
Top Level asks - Is 3D the next generation of platform?

Three dimensional images- Once, this term only refers to a kind of drawing that artists can do. Now, fast forward to the twenty first century, three dimensional images are the new ‘in’ thing. Surely, you have seen the movie ‘Avatar’ and you have dismissed it as just another kiddie film. Yet, this movie has stunned the whole world with its futuristic effects, great cinematography, and of course, a good three dimensional effect. No doubt, three dimensional imaging will witness a good decade ahead of it.

Three dimensional imaging, more popularly known as 3D is technically defined as the cubic representation of a figure. When used for media purposes, 3d gives an illusion of ‘absorbing’ the audience and the audience feels that they like ‘inside’ the scenes. It gained popularity because of its peculiarity by then, and also, the people are hungry for something that is new. Up to now, three dimensional films are always anticipated.

3D is not only used in motion pictures, it is also employed in television. TV shows can now spice up their programs with 3D effects that are seen through a 3D glass. More and more shows are using this kind of effect because viewers can readily relate to it and 3D on TV is quite a new perspective. This practice has spanned countries from across the world and the TV industry is no doubt dominated by 3D. Nonetheless, TV shows with 3D effects are mostly those that are in fantasy or variety show category. TV dramas maintained their format and none is known yet to employ 3D effects in their episodes.

Not only TV and films, there are also those who are in board of the 3D craze. Though it is hard to see 3D effects in print, they still found a way to incorporate it in their publications. Like with the TV, it also became an instant hit and it sparked off the magazine 3D dominion.

As people may infer, three dimensional imaging in motion pictures, television, and in print might be just a fad. Like any other effects that are incorporated to increase the commercial value, some experts predicts that this 3D era in media will soon end. Some disadvantages of three dimensional imaging include its complexity and the audience cannot feel or see it without special tools. Unlike a very well created film with good special effects and graphics, the audience can appreciate it without his 3D glasses on. But as far as this generation is concerned, 3D is not a fad at all. Soon, we will see it in every media paraphernalia that we lay our hands on and set our eyes upon. This can be a good sign of an advanced technological age and it allows the people to foresee the future gadgets that will be invented to astound us. Needless to say, technology not only made our lives easier, it also paved the way for more enjoyable relaxation.




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