The Proverbial Introduction

Word: blog (noun)

Definition: an online diary; a personal chronological log of thoughts published on a Web page; also called Weblog, Web log

Example: Typically updated daily, blogs often reflect the personality of the author.

Etymology: shortened form of Weblog

Usage: blog, blogged, blogging v, blogger n

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Some would call a blog an online journal dressed up with a chic appeal. While it is sometimes used as a tool to update friends and family of your latest events in your life, it is also often utilised as an avenue to air your thoughts and view - the fact that no one can deny you your princely right to say anything you want (save for seditious comments) is a very charming proposition. It has developed somewhat over the years to include any bit of media expressed by the author on a personal website. That being said, a blog is fundamentally an online publication of one’s expression and thoughts - a modern and more sophisticated version of a hard copy diary or a journal. It provides the author with a whole host of tools, programs and features to express oneself – it goes beyond merely words and drawings, hence, its appeal. Just visualise the Diary of Anne Frank as a website with her personal thoughts, photographs and videos – and you’ll probably get the picture.

With that I shall begin penning my thoughts (which may occasionally come across as rants) on this blog. However, I do apologise in advance should I offend anyone (albeit unintentionally) whether through my boring or somewhat monotonous posts or through my uncharacteristically snide remarks (in any). Bearing that in mind and my learned associate’s advice, I do wish to categorically state that:

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All information and statements contained in this blog are for general information purposes (where applicable) and are purely my humble thoughts and comments (and those of the readers of this blog) only. I am under no obligation to keep any information up-to-date and correct, I make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to this blog or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on this blog for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

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If, through this blog, you are able to link to other websites, please note that these websites are not under my purview (unless otherwise indicated). As such, I have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply my recommendation or endorsement of the views expressed within them.

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Now - with that heavy load of disclaimers slipped discreetly into my first post, I shall begin sharing my thoughts, uninhibited by any factors (hopefully), because I believe that whilst a great mind can build a thousand cities, a great and free one can build a legacy that can last generations. So, as much as I will be expressing my thoughts, I will appreciate yours as well (if you ever do drop by for a quick read). As the learned Holmes once said - the best test of truth is the power of the thought to get itself accepted in the competition of the market. Thanks for reading.