Bookmark: Photoblogging etc

Bookmark post. What a thing to do, when my ADR (Alternative Disputes Resolution) paper is tomorrow at 9.00am. :)

Photoblogging sites

1. cdd.cn -- Chinese photoblogging community.
2. fotologue.jp -- Japanese photoblogging community. Flash interface, very cool.
3. aminus3.com -- Photoblogging community. Unlimited storage.
4. zooomr.com -- Photoblogging community powered by a 21 year old programming whizkid. (I blogged about it earlier.)
5. Flickr -- The market leader. How could I forget?

Another two useful sites to check out:

• Directory of Web 2.0 websites -- Quite Complete!! (Very useful)
• yotophoto.com -- Search index of photoblogging communities for images tagged "Creative Commons".

(Both discovered via stylistic.net)

Bookmark: Manfrotto (EngTong)

http://www.photomalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22061

And some tripod brands to look out for:

• Manfrotto
• Gitzo
• Velbon
• Slik
• Benro
• Goldphoto
• ShaShinKi.com
• PerfectPixelCameraParts.com

Learning Mandarin...

Some links, for those who would like to learn Mandarin.

1. ChinesePod.com
   This must be the most significant discovery for me -- at least, for this month. Learning Mandarin takes a new level, with this online radio show, where every podcast is a self-contained lesson!
   
   The lessons are prepared according to different levels of difficulty -- beginner, intermediate, and advanced. A transcript of the show (which includes translations!) in PDF format is available for paying customers. The office is based in Shanghai, China. All in all, a very lively and likeable show! I've downloaded a few episodes and especially enjoy the banter. Click HERE.


2. Learn Chinese Pod
   This second online podcast, could have been as great as ChinesePod.com -- except that its founder has stopped updating his/her site. Strange. But, at least the old links are still working. Click HERE.


3. PodLook.com
   
   This site, in Mandarin, lists various Mandarin/Chinese language podcasts. Well worth a look, in order to discover that "new fascination" (podcasting) through Chinese eyes. Click HERE


4. Firefly-Serenity Chinese Pinyinary
   This site is apparently dedicated to the Mandarin dialogue in the Firefly television series by 20th Century Fox Film Corp. and the Serenity movie by Universal Studios. You can access the site's contents either via by story or by phrase

It is hoped, this post may help other learners of Mandarin.

MP3 Bookmark

Just a bookmark.

This page (téléchargement de musique libre) has many links to MP3 blogs, free MP3 sites, etc.

5S

The post office High Court in Malacca implements 5S productivity strategy! On a recent trip, I noticed they were the recipient of the Malaysian NPC (National Productivity Center) 2006 Award! Here are the basic components of 5S:

1. Seiri (Sort)
2. Seiton (Organise)
3. Seiso (Clean)
4. Seiketsu (Standardise)
5. Shitsuke (Maintain)