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This blog presents tiny snippets of Thanet information that might not make it to the bigger stories covered on the main page. Matt B will happily microblog about any Thanet blog whose author comments on any item here at The Thanet Star.

easy to comment

Hopefully it is now easier to comment here.

Better deals for us in the UK

I've just slashed the prices on most UK domain names to as close to cost as I dare. Every little helps as they say. Find out more

Bloggers Beware.

When police retaliate against bloggers it can be nasty.

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Sigh.

Wish I knew how free I am to talk about what I learned today. Fascinating stuff.

The Future?

Is the blog format the future of Journalism? Romney Marsh Times seems to think so.

A Quick Reminder

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How have I been doing - have I been always or mostly on topic? Let me know.

a sign of the times?

Is it a sign of the times? getmeoffthedole.com

A badge for us to use

This might well be a badge for our times. Help protest Bob Geldof's company's treatment of Tony Flaig.

Bob Geldof says give me your cash



Copy the above code and paste it anywhere on your blog to show your support of local bloggers against big media tyranny.

Nagging TDC.

Don't forget to complain about parking costs: click here to so now

Getting talked about is good.

I've just noticed Thanet Star is being talked about again. But it's all good.

Local Journalism?

Why is it that thy don't get it. http://tinyurl.com/6hnp3y

New Blog in Thanet.

It's all about Margate. http://tinyurl.com/5aca8e

Twitter update

Alan Sugar due in Margate catch the tweet here

Thanet Star get's talked about

It seems I might have missed an email (whoops). Still some very nice things being said about Thanet Star on twitter!

Thanet Finder Blog Profiles

Trying out the Thanet Finder blog profile page system. Check it out

Thanet Star @Twitter

Twitter.com could be thought of as a giant global chat. You can keep up to date with Thanet Star at Twitter (free account recommend but not required) including updates from the microblog (here) and the headlines from the main blog. The Twitter feed will also include exclusive content not found else where.

Profiteering with China Gateway

Profiteering over the China Gateway have started already. Someone aims to make a quick buck with a well timed domain name - read more.

Travel Information

In answer to questions raised in Buses - TDC's Answer to Traffic Problems (apparently) a visiting reader, Dave, suggested the travel site travelinesoutheast.org.uk and he was right on the money - they are very good.

Empty Rates in Thanet

Thanet Businesses are currently being defended by Thanet's MPs it seems. read more

Thanet Earth delayed

Thanet Earth has been delayed read more

Poetry and Art Blog

A New blogger joins the ranks! Say hallo to Shelley Skinner.

Scenic Railway Saved?

A £30,000 award will go towards plans to restore the Scenic Railway destroyed by the fire back in April. read more

Are you good with a personal budget?

Do you think you have something to say about dealing with things in this economy? Credit Crunchies could be for you then.

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Thanet and SEO

Advanced notice for readers who have been asking about SEO and related topics - Organic SEO for Thanet is the first of a series of articles I will be writing at a new site I am just completing.

 

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