In a study conducted by the BBC World Service, four in five respondents said they believe web access is a fundamental right.
27,000 people from 26 countries were surveyed. 78 percent of Internet users believed the Web gave them greater freedom, while nine in 10 said it was a good place to learn.
Almost 50 percent of those who used the Internet said they most valued the ability to find information. Over 30 percent valued the ability to interact and communicate with others while 12 percent saw it as a source for entertainment.
Almost 50 percent of those who used the Internet said they most valued the ability to find information. Over 30 percent valued the ability to interact and communicate with others while 12 percent saw it as a source for entertainment.
Of the areas of concern, the poll found that fraud was the greatest worry, ahead of violent and explicit content and threats to privacy.
Pakistan remained at top from bottom where people disagreed with un-regulated internet. Total of 12 percent people in Pakistan thought that Internet shouldn’t be regularized, meaning that 88 percent remaining thought regulated internet can do better for their lives.
Along with Pakistanis, Chinese and Turkish people had somewhat similar thoughts where only 16 percent and 13 percent respondents opted for un-regulated internet.
By the way, Internet is already regulated in Pakistan, to some extent at least. Though there is no censorship policy in place, but Government can stop your access to internet or a particular website at any time.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Nokia Phones to Recharge Automatically, Soon!
Soon, your Nokia cell phone will never run out of battery, while you are on the go.
New Scientist figured out that Nokia has filed for a US Patent for a phone that recharges as the phone user moves.
Some watches already use similar pattern for generating energy – they use circular frames on back end of dial, that keeps moving to generate energy.
Nokia thinks that there can a phone in which the heavier components, such as the radio transmitter circuit and battery, are supported on a sturdy frame. This frame can move along two sets of rails, one allows it travel up and down, the other side to side.
Strips of piezoelectric crystals sit at the end of each rail and generate a current when compressed by the frame. So as the user walks, or otherwise moves the phone, the motion generates electricity. This charges a capacitor which in turn trickles charge into the battery, keeping it topped up.
Via Sense Applied
New Scientist figured out that Nokia has filed for a US Patent for a phone that recharges as the phone user moves.
Some watches already use similar pattern for generating energy – they use circular frames on back end of dial, that keeps moving to generate energy.
Nokia thinks that there can a phone in which the heavier components, such as the radio transmitter circuit and battery, are supported on a sturdy frame. This frame can move along two sets of rails, one allows it travel up and down, the other side to side.
Strips of piezoelectric crystals sit at the end of each rail and generate a current when compressed by the frame. So as the user walks, or otherwise moves the phone, the motion generates electricity. This charges a capacitor which in turn trickles charge into the battery, keeping it topped up.
Via Sense Applied
Uexaminer – Prepare Exams and Win Free SMS
Ufone has introduced this value added services, called UExaminer, targeted at students of 9th, 10th, 1st year. 2nd year and O/A level.
Using this service, students can get themselves prepared for final board examinations. Uexaminer will allow students to go through online SMS MCQ’s/quiz/fill in the blanks based on text books and last 5 years board exam papers.
Also students from all boards of Pakistan will be able to get exam Date Sheet by this service.
Even the service will allow students to get them prepared by regular preparation (Chapter/Topic wise/last five year’s paper) that can easily be selected by simple reply to the SMS.
Mechanics
Students can send SMS “EXAM” to start the online MCQ examination & “DATESHEET” to get the date sheet to the SMS Short code 1100.
Student Replies with EXAM and will get replies asking their class, subject they want to prepare and then type of exam they want to give, answer accordingly to prepare your exam.
Price Per SMS
All SMS will be charged for Rs. 0.15+Tax from both Prepaid and Postpaid.
How to win 1000 SMS
Upon scoring 90% & above, on complete class/grade quiz (for all subjects), students will be provided with 1000 free SMS after next day of internal results verification to that specific Mobile number.
Using this service, students can get themselves prepared for final board examinations. Uexaminer will allow students to go through online SMS MCQ’s/quiz/fill in the blanks based on text books and last 5 years board exam papers.
Also students from all boards of Pakistan will be able to get exam Date Sheet by this service.
Even the service will allow students to get them prepared by regular preparation (Chapter/Topic wise/last five year’s paper) that can easily be selected by simple reply to the SMS.
Mechanics
Students can send SMS “EXAM” to start the online MCQ examination & “DATESHEET” to get the date sheet to the SMS Short code 1100.
Student Replies with EXAM and will get replies asking their class, subject they want to prepare and then type of exam they want to give, answer accordingly to prepare your exam.
Price Per SMS
All SMS will be charged for Rs. 0.15+Tax from both Prepaid and Postpaid.
How to win 1000 SMS
Upon scoring 90% & above, on complete class/grade quiz (for all subjects), students will be provided with 1000 free SMS after next day of internal results verification to that specific Mobile number.
- This service is offered to all prepaid & postpaid subscribers.
- Subscriber will be provided with an option to view result with every question attempted.
- In case customer leaves the quiz without completing a session, upon his next attempt he will automatically continue from where he left previously.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Ban Proposed on Sale of Used Computers
The ministry of information technology has been asked to draft a proposal for a ban on the import of used computers and IT accessories, on directions of President Asif Ali Zardari.
Earlier, LCCI had requested the president to ban the sale of used/old computers.
If ban imposed, no vendor/seller will be able to sell used/computers in the market, eventually causing computer prices go high by 4 times at least.
Computer manufacturers are terming used computers:
If a computer manufacturing plant is deployed in the country, it will not only serve local economy but will also bring down the prices for new computers.
Before any conclusion on this and imposing ban, Government must realize all aspects and that a common man may not afford to buy a reasonable new computer costing well over 20,000.
As per estimates, there are total of 14,00,000 computers in Pakistan, out of which 60 percent are used/old computers, 24 percent internationally assembled new computers while 16 percent locally assembled new computers.
More discussion on same topic is found here and here
Earlier, LCCI had requested the president to ban the sale of used/old computers.
If ban imposed, no vendor/seller will be able to sell used/computers in the market, eventually causing computer prices go high by 4 times at least.
Computer manufacturers are terming used computers:
- high energy consumption devices
- dumping ground of electronic wastage for developed countries, causing environmental and social damage
- A hit on economy
- High PC penetration due to availability of used/old computers in market
- Low priced computers
- Cost saving through in-expensive (internet) communication
- Increased awareness
- Boost in economy for multiple domains, such as, ISPs, vendors, FMCGs, advertising, media etc
If a computer manufacturing plant is deployed in the country, it will not only serve local economy but will also bring down the prices for new computers.
Before any conclusion on this and imposing ban, Government must realize all aspects and that a common man may not afford to buy a reasonable new computer costing well over 20,000.
As per estimates, there are total of 14,00,000 computers in Pakistan, out of which 60 percent are used/old computers, 24 percent internationally assembled new computers while 16 percent locally assembled new computers.
More discussion on same topic is found here and here
This Taxi Driver wants you to Search Him on Google
Search Engines are vital for any business. This is valid not only for the online businesses and entrepreneurs but a Taxi Driver from Rawalpindi is also well known to the benefits a search engine can bring to him.Asif Ali Shah running a full fledge PR, branding, online marketing and lead generation campaign for his book “For Hire” with no budget in hands at all. For instance, he is using un-used space of his car to show a message for generating leads, supported by media coverage – that’s PR, and then he is using search engine for online marketing and branding.
This guy is one of those enthusiasts who don’t want to grow up, marry, have kids, get them married and die and not to be remembered by any one when their kids or their die.
Asif Ali Shah is truly an inspiration for many, particularly for those who live with limited resources.
I am not sure if he was taught these strategies in his pre-school, but this is an extra-ordinary example of running a business using internet and conventional media, effectively.
Hamari Awaz Won’t Remain Free After March 12th
Hamari Awaz, a mobile social network, will start charging for sending and receiving messages starting March 12, 2010.
Charges:
US Government had said that it will support first 24 million Humari Awaz messages, and looks the limit has reached.
Hamari Awaz on other hands lacked support issues, with no website, helpline or any advertisements; network is running absolutely at its own.
Mobile phone users also had concerns over US’s involvement in the project, and could be the reason that they didn’t use Hamar Awaz at large.
Pringit and Chopaal are other mobile social networks running in Pakistan, which are free but not fully flawless.
How to Un-subscribe:
Simply send “unsub” to 7111 – so no SMS is sent to you from Hamar Awaz
Charges:
- Sending SMS: Rs. 1 plus tax
- Receiving SMS: Rs. 0.40 plus tax
US Government had said that it will support first 24 million Humari Awaz messages, and looks the limit has reached.
Hamari Awaz on other hands lacked support issues, with no website, helpline or any advertisements; network is running absolutely at its own.
Mobile phone users also had concerns over US’s involvement in the project, and could be the reason that they didn’t use Hamar Awaz at large.
Pringit and Chopaal are other mobile social networks running in Pakistan, which are free but not fully flawless.
How to Un-subscribe:
Simply send “unsub” to 7111 – so no SMS is sent to you from Hamar Awaz
ACCA Pakistan Connects with wi-tribe
wi-tribe Pakistan has announced its recognition by ACCA Pakistan, as an Approved Employer at the Platinum level entailing Professional and Trainee Development.
Under this program wi-tribe will receive a tailored package of services designed to help attract, develop and retain high caliber accounting and finance professionals. ACCA will provide account management support for the development and retention of wi-tribe’s finance professionals with the assistance of a dedicated resource. Other benefits will include participation opportunity in ACCA events and publications at national and international level and cutting-edge research in this field.
“We are thrilled to be recognized by the ACCA for our efforts to train and empower our workforce. The program will greatly benefit our financial departments and help wi-tribe move into the future,” said Sami Hinedi, wi-tribe Group CEO.
wi-tribe will receive global recognition as an employer of choice, demonstrating to the market, potential recruits and a commitment to providing a higher standard of professional and career development.
The Platinum Level, being the highest tier of recognition, provides various advantages to members also who are working with an Approved Employer. Trainees will be exempt from the submission of Trainee Development
experience records; rather will only have to submit a declaration of being employed by an Approved Employer.
The Approved employer program will assist both wi-tribe and ACCA in understanding how to tackle key development issues of financial professionals and facilitate sharing of best practices between the two entities.
Under this program wi-tribe will receive a tailored package of services designed to help attract, develop and retain high caliber accounting and finance professionals. ACCA will provide account management support for the development and retention of wi-tribe’s finance professionals with the assistance of a dedicated resource. Other benefits will include participation opportunity in ACCA events and publications at national and international level and cutting-edge research in this field.
“We are thrilled to be recognized by the ACCA for our efforts to train and empower our workforce. The program will greatly benefit our financial departments and help wi-tribe move into the future,” said Sami Hinedi, wi-tribe Group CEO.
wi-tribe will receive global recognition as an employer of choice, demonstrating to the market, potential recruits and a commitment to providing a higher standard of professional and career development.
The Platinum Level, being the highest tier of recognition, provides various advantages to members also who are working with an Approved Employer. Trainees will be exempt from the submission of Trainee Development
experience records; rather will only have to submit a declaration of being employed by an Approved Employer.
The Approved employer program will assist both wi-tribe and ACCA in understanding how to tackle key development issues of financial professionals and facilitate sharing of best practices between the two entities.
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