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How do I write for the Dawn Blog?

Dawn.com invites readers to contribute short comment pieces for the Dawn Blog section at blog@dawn.com. The Dawn Blog covers a wide range of topics which include sports,politics, education, culture, art, travel and lifestyle. When contributing, please keep in mind that your content must be between 600 to 1,000 words. Once receieved by the editors at Dawn.com, you will receive notification if your piece has been selected and details regarding its publishing will be issued.

How can I contribute to Dawn.com?

You may contribute to Dawn.com by sending your content to blog@dawn.com. Please ensure you mention the nature of your content (i.e. features, comments, reports, multimedia etc.) and specifically which page you are contributing towards. If your content is selected for publishing, an editor will contact you to discuss publishing details.

What is “Advanced Search”?

Advanced search allows you to search for older stories on Dawn.com using keywords. You can access this option from the Archives section on the website or click here. If you are still unable to find a desired story contact us on archives@dawn.com.

Where can I search through stories posted on the Web site?

Every page on the website has a search box at the top. You can search through stories posted on Dawn.com using keywords in the search box. If you cannot find your desired story in the results try using “Advanced Search” or contact us at archives@dawn.com.

How do I locate a story that I do not see posted?

The best way to locate a story that you don’t see posted on the website is to search using keywords in the search box, the archives section and the Advanced Search option within the archives. If you cannot find your desired story using these methods, please contact archives@dawn.com.

Does Dawn.com have any email newsletter services?

Yes, you can subscribe to our Dawn Internet News Alert (DINA) services here. Following your subscription you will receive our newsletter once daily with the latest news and links to complete stories.

Does Dawn.com deliver news to mobile devices?

Dawn.com has a mobile site at m.dawn.com. When you access Dawn.com from your mobile you will automatically be redirected to the mobile version for optimal viewing. Dawn.com is also in the process of developing Mobile apps for multiple platforms and will update once they are released.

Dawn.com does not appear to be updating.

Press the shift key and click the Refresh button at the same time or press ctrl + F5 to force your browser window to refresh. You will then be able to see all updated stories on the website.

How do I make Dawn.com my home page?

For PC users:

If you’re using IE6:
• Visit Dawn.com in your browser
• Drag the Dawn icon in the address bar onto the “Home” button
• Click “Yes” when prompted if you want to set your homepage to CNN.com
OR
• Select “Tools” in the browser navigation options
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select the “General” tab
• In the “Homepage” field, enter http://www.cnn.com
• Click the “Apply” button and then choose “OK” to close the “Internet Options” screen

If you’re using IE7:
• Select “Tools” in the browser navigation options
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select the “General” tab
• In the “Homepage” field, enter http://www.dawn.com
• Click the “Apply” button and then choose “OK” to close the “Internet Options” screen

If you’re using Firefox:
• Click “Tools” in the menu bar
• Choose “Options”
• Select the “Main” tab within the options window
• In the “Homepage” field, enter http://www.dawn.com
• Choose “OK” to close the options screen

If you’re using Netscape:
• Click “Tools” in the menu bar
• Choose “Options”
• Select the “Main” tab within the options window
• In the “Homepage” field, enter http://www.dawn.com
• Choose “OK” to close the options screen

For Mac users:

If you’re using Firefox:
• Click “Firefox” in the menu bar
• Choose “Preferences”
• Select the “Main” tab within the preferences window
• In the “Homepage” field, enter http://www.dawn.com
• Close the preferences window

If you’re using Safari:
• Click “Safari” in the menu bar
• Choose “Preferences”
• Select the “General” tab within the preferences window
• In the “Homepage” field, enter http://www.dawn.com
• Close the preferences window

If you’re using Netscape:
• Click “Netscape” in the menu bar
• Choose “Preferences”
• Select the “General” tab within the preferences window
• In the “Homepage” field, enter http://www.dawn.com
• Choose “OK” to close the preferences window

If you’re using Opera:
• Click “Opera” in the menu bar
• Choose “Preferences”
• Select the “General” tab within the preferences window
• In the “Homepage” field, enter http://www.dawn.com
• Choose “OK” to close the preferences window

How do I add Dawn.com to my list of favorites?

For Internet Explorer:
• Open the Dawn.com home page http://www.dawn.com/ on Internet Explorer and click on “Favorites”.
• Click on “Add to favorites”. A window will open confirming that Internet Explorer will add this page to your Favorites list and confirm the name of the page.
• Click OK to continue.

For Firefox:
• Open “Bookmarks”
• Select “Bookmark this page”
• Select the “Add” button

For Chrome:
• Find the star icon on the right side of the address bar.
• Click it to add bookmark.