2010년 6월 1일 화요일
2010년 5월 30일 일요일
Bangladesh blocks Facebook
Bangladesh has blocked social networking site Facebook for posting caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed and "obnoxious" images of the Muslim-majority country's leaders, an official said Sunday.
The move was ordered after the website "hurt religious sentiments of the majority Muslim population of the country" by publishing the Muhammad cartoons, BTRC chairman Hasan Mahmud Delwar said charge.
"Some links to sites containing images of our leaders are impatient, including the father of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman nation, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and current opposition leader," he said.
The move was ordered after the website "hurt religious sentiments of the majority Muslim population of the country" by publishing the Muhammad cartoons, BTRC chairman Hasan Mahmud Delwar said charge.
"Some links to sites containing images of our leaders are impatient, including the father of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman nation, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and current opposition leader," he said.
Facebook rival MillatFacebook launched in Pakistan
Six young IT experts in the city of Lahore have set up MillatFacebook – using the Urdu word for nation – which they hope will become a hub for Muslims around the world.
Omar Zaheer Meer, one of the founders, said the site was launched on Wednesday and had already attracted 8,000 users.
The aim, he said, was to register their disapproval of the images of the Muslim prophet and to offer an alternative to a site that has also been criticized for its lax and confusing privacy controls.
"We are saying that we are technologically independent and that you can't make money from us and then not respect our views," he said.
Thousands of people in Pakistan have demonstrated against the US-based social networking site for hosting a contest calling for cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed.
The country's courts ordered internet service providers to block the social networking site last week, along with others that featured sacrilegious content. YouTube, Wikipedia and hundreds of other pages have all been subject to temporary bans.
Muslims argue that any representation of the Prophet Mohammed is blasphemous.
The Facebook ban has led Pakistanis to find alternative ways of keeping in touch with friends.
Many have joined other social networking sites - Rehman Malik, the country's interior minister, has even signed up to twitter. Others have found proxy servers that get around censors and allow access to Facebook
MillatFacebook's designers hope the site will attract people of all faith, and admit it shares some of the same features as its better-known template. In fact, from the blue navigation panel to the map of the world, the login page bears a remarkable similarity to Facebook.
"Millatfacebook is Pakistan's very own, first social networking site. A site for Muslims by Muslims where sweet people of other religions are also welcome," the website tells people interested in signing up.
However, tech reviews in the local media have criticized its homemade feel.
The Express Tribune said: "The quality of user experience is so abysmal that it does not merit the humble title, 'Facebook clone.'"
But its technological shortcomings do not seem to have deterred web-literate young Pakistanis.
Rana Adeel, a 21-year-old law student in Lahore, signed up after receiving invitations via SMS and email from friends.
"In two days, I got more than seven friends. If the Facebook ban is lifted, I'll keep networking on both," she said.
Omar Zaheer Meer, one of the founders, said the site was launched on Wednesday and had already attracted 8,000 users.
The aim, he said, was to register their disapproval of the images of the Muslim prophet and to offer an alternative to a site that has also been criticized for its lax and confusing privacy controls.
"We are saying that we are technologically independent and that you can't make money from us and then not respect our views," he said.
Thousands of people in Pakistan have demonstrated against the US-based social networking site for hosting a contest calling for cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed.
The country's courts ordered internet service providers to block the social networking site last week, along with others that featured sacrilegious content. YouTube, Wikipedia and hundreds of other pages have all been subject to temporary bans.
Muslims argue that any representation of the Prophet Mohammed is blasphemous.
The Facebook ban has led Pakistanis to find alternative ways of keeping in touch with friends.
Many have joined other social networking sites - Rehman Malik, the country's interior minister, has even signed up to twitter. Others have found proxy servers that get around censors and allow access to Facebook
MillatFacebook's designers hope the site will attract people of all faith, and admit it shares some of the same features as its better-known template. In fact, from the blue navigation panel to the map of the world, the login page bears a remarkable similarity to Facebook.
"Millatfacebook is Pakistan's very own, first social networking site. A site for Muslims by Muslims where sweet people of other religions are also welcome," the website tells people interested in signing up.
However, tech reviews in the local media have criticized its homemade feel.
The Express Tribune said: "The quality of user experience is so abysmal that it does not merit the humble title, 'Facebook clone.'"
But its technological shortcomings do not seem to have deterred web-literate young Pakistanis.
Rana Adeel, a 21-year-old law student in Lahore, signed up after receiving invitations via SMS and email from friends.
"In two days, I got more than seven friends. If the Facebook ban is lifted, I'll keep networking on both," she said.
2010년 5월 29일 토요일
Shoeshine Boy Aces IIT Entrance Exam
He helps his father, a cobbler, mend shoes in his spare time while his mother stitches rags to support the family, but financial hardships have not stopped Abhishek Kumar Bhartiya from coming out with flying colours in the IIT entrance exam.
Abhishek, who secured 154th rank in the SC category of IIT entrance test, now wants to propel his dreams by pursuing aerospace engineering at IIT-Kanpur here.
His father earns Rs 60-70 daily and mother stitches old clothings to earn money. But "this has never held them back from facilitating our education," Abhishek says, dedicating his success to his parents.
Abhishek, who also tries to pitch in by polishing shoes at his father's shop, has three young brothers and the family of six lives in a one room accommodation with no electricity.
"We have just one small room where six of us live and that too without electricity. So, he used to study under the lantern for five-six hours in the night," says his father Rajendra Prasad.
The family could not even think of providing coaching to Abhishek. "But by God's grace, a teacher of a coaching insitute helped him out," he says.
But even in the time of happiness, poverty haunts the family. "I am worried about the fees. From where can I manage the amount? This question is troubling my mind but even if I have to sell myself, I am ready for it," Prasad said.
With relatives flocking their house after hearing the news, the joyous father says he has not been able to open his shop since the IIT-JEE result came out yesterday.
"We are very happy. He is the first person in our family to be selected to the IITs," says his uncle Manoj Kumar.
Abhishek says he wants to support his siblings' education and help them to get into prestigious institutes.
Abhishek, who secured 154th rank in the SC category of IIT entrance test, now wants to propel his dreams by pursuing aerospace engineering at IIT-Kanpur here.
His father earns Rs 60-70 daily and mother stitches old clothings to earn money. But "this has never held them back from facilitating our education," Abhishek says, dedicating his success to his parents.
Abhishek, who also tries to pitch in by polishing shoes at his father's shop, has three young brothers and the family of six lives in a one room accommodation with no electricity.
"We have just one small room where six of us live and that too without electricity. So, he used to study under the lantern for five-six hours in the night," says his father Rajendra Prasad.
The family could not even think of providing coaching to Abhishek. "But by God's grace, a teacher of a coaching insitute helped him out," he says.
But even in the time of happiness, poverty haunts the family. "I am worried about the fees. From where can I manage the amount? This question is troubling my mind but even if I have to sell myself, I am ready for it," Prasad said.
With relatives flocking their house after hearing the news, the joyous father says he has not been able to open his shop since the IIT-JEE result came out yesterday.
"We are very happy. He is the first person in our family to be selected to the IITs," says his uncle Manoj Kumar.
Abhishek says he wants to support his siblings' education and help them to get into prestigious institutes.
Five Steps To Spice Up Love Life
Your marriage depends on four pillars – love, trust, commitment and sex. The last one but not the least holds the key to a happy married life. A good or rather an amazing sex life, brings happiness to your marriage, as sex is not only physical satisfaction but also holds the key of togetherness. As sexual relation has a great effect on psychology, it is necessary to make the session interesting. After all variety is the spice of life.
Five Steps To Spice Up -
1.Blindfold Her – It is a known fact that when one of the sensory organs stop working others become more alert. The same thing happens when you blindfold her. When she cannot see, she senses better. She does not know where you are, she does not know your next act, this stimulates her senses and excites her. This excitement induces an excited lovemaking.
2.Teach Her – Women like a well aware partner. Learn some amazing techniques and apply them each time you are on bed. Each time give her a new experience. She is sure to appreciate. A new position or a new style of lovemaking gets the session hotter and you end up fully satisfied.
3.Sensuous Massage – Your lady love may be tensed, as is the case with many girls. Your loving touch will let her unwind. The art of touch plays a great role in lovemaking. Give her a soothing massage. Massage her tense area. This will allow energy to flow and you will end up great in bed.
4.Watch An Adult Movie – After dining, switch on a dim light, hug on to each other and watch an adult movie. Let your hand explore her, as you get aroused. This will let her have the signals. It is a proven fact that after watching adult movies, partners have a steamy session on bed. Adult movies are educating and has the ability to arouse you.
5.Seduce Her – Cover the bed with satin bed sheet and cover you lady in that. The silky touch of the satin, will make both of you forget the world and get high. The smooth feel, has an amazing arousal capacity.
Walk these five steps together and you are sure to reach an sizzling lovemaking moment with your lady love. An amazing sex life always lead to an amazing love life.