THE MEMRI WIDGET
What is a Widget?
A widget is a mini-webpage that can be downloaded to a user's desktop or embedded into a blog or third-party website. The new MEMRI Widget is a convenient and multi-media way of staying current with breaking news from the Middle East. Without having to open a web browser, users of the MEMRI widget will receive exclusive information, videos, blogs, and articles from top regional experts directly to their desktop.
About the MEMRI Widget:
The MEMRI Widget brings to you a list of current research reports, video clips, and blog posts for those interested in Middle Eastern politics, culture, economics, and societies.
There are now two versions of the MEMRI Widget available for download. The first, already released, is the Small Widget, which lets you view MEMRI’s Special Dispatches, Inquiry & Analysis Reports, Announcements, and blog posts, as well as providing direct links to MEMRI TV clips.
The Large Widget, now being released, includes all of the features of the Small Widget, with the added benefit of allowing you to view MEMRI TV from within the widget itself.
Special Features:
- Get the latest Special Dispatches, Inquiry & Analysis Reports, and Announcements, plus exclusive Breaking News
- Watch MEMRI TV clips within the Widget (Large Widget Only)
- Read the most recent items from the MEMRI Blogs
- Receive exclusive breaking news about MEMRI and the Middle East
- Use the buttons on the Widget to take you to the MEMRI Home Page
When you download the MEMRI Widget it will appear on your desktop and also in the Spring Widget dock.
Where can I put the MEMRI Widget?
You can put the MEMRI Widget on your blog, social networking page (MySpace, Facebook, etc), web page, or even directly your desktop.
Above are a few examples of blogs and social networking sites where you can embed the Widget. By clicking on the OPTIONS tab below either of the two widgets on this page, you can access all the different frequently used pages where widgets can be placed.
How do I download the MEMRI Widget to my desktop?
How do I embed the MEMRI Widget on my web page or blog?
For more information about the MEMRI Widget visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
System Requirements:
- Active Internet Connection (High-Speed Connection Recommended)
- Flash Version 8 or newer (download latest version here)
- 512MB of RAM or more
Desktop Version:
- Windows XP or Vista
- SpringWidgets Desktop Platform (download it here)
Visit our FAQ page for details…
