Constructive Deconstruction

They must be insane…

Distorted views in mainstream media must be rebutted…sure or not?

I just read the article on The Straits Times: "Distorted views in mainstream media must be rebutted: Minister"

True enough Dr Lee was mentioning how the government has to exercise it "right of reply" because Mr. Brown’s views were aired in the mainstream media and that if it was aired on his blog, it would be treated as "internet chatter". Considering factors like having to maintain control of the citizens, be in the best position to rally the people, I agree with Dr. Lee about exercising that right.(Although I ‘ll suggest that sentiments on the ground should be more clearly understood…I’m sure many who read his column are people of a certain intellect.)

I guess it’s fine if MICA simply replied. Sure, people would still bitch about on blogs and all. But it was the suspension that made everyone angry.(I’m not sure how far that was influenced by the authorities…was TODAY suddenly simply trying to exercise self-censorship?)

Oh well…Tomorrow’s Friday. Smile.

XSMatter PixAds

Launch of XS Matter PixAd

I’m proud to announce that together with my team over at XSMatter we’re trying out something we hope will be fun and at the same time allow us to make some pocket money to fund our allowance for school. If you didn’t already know, we’re students from Nanyang Technological University(Singapore) and Imperial College(London)

So what’s pix ad? Well, simple. It’s one big advertising space and we’re selling you the space for your ads by the pixel! Prices are set to USD$0.015 per pixel and you’ve got to buy in blocks of at least 10×10px. Check it out to find out more! How long will your ads be left there you’re asking? Well, at present all I can say is that we’ll leave it up for 6months. Sounds good doesn’t it? One time payment for half a years worth of adspace.

You must be asking…so how is anyone going to know about that page. Well, simply said, we’ll be advertising that via our blogs as well as search engines. Every entry will have a link to the Pix Ads page and we’ll also update you guys on whatever new ads are posted so that the concerns of viewers and advertisers are met!

So what are you waiting for? Check out XSMatter PixAds today! Oh, payments are via paypal and egold.

Oh, you’re not really used to the idea? Fret not…if you head on over there now, there’s a section that’s jutting out of the main adspace…and there, you can get 30×30px space for free! It’ll stay there for up to 30days after which you can renew it manually! Just head on over and click "Get Pixels" This is perfect if you’re trying to promote your blog or something small…=)

P.S. Being the entrepreneurial young people that we are, if you think you want to negotiate for a different price or different deal, feel free to drop me an email at ridz84@gmail.com

Thursday Thirteen #1

Thirteen Things about Ridzuan1…. was born in a hospital called Kandang Kerbau(which  means "Cow’s Pen") 2…. admire people who chase their dreams. 3…. am afraid of ghosts. 4…. believes that if people put their pride aside, the world would actually be a better place 5…. wants to change the world 6…. Am afraid of heights 7…. Believes that the world isn’t fair and that we should just accept that 8…. has 2 younger brothers and wonderful parents 9…. wants to have the freedom to do anything he wishes by the time he’s 32. 10…. doesn’t want to retire early, but wants to get powerful really quick. 11…. thinks that the internet is getting really boring 12…. wants to run more often 13…. hopes to be able to do this meme every thursday…I tried it before…and failed. Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. MamaDuck 2. EmilyRoseJewel 3. Bex 4. Lyn 5. Kailani 6. Raggedy 7. Lisa 8. Wrigley 9. Stacy 10. Barb 11. Goddess in the City 12. Red 13. PixiePrincessMom 14. Trina (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

Video: Mac Ad