L IFE TODAY runs on 1 and 0. Bits running at the speed of light, from one computer to another, from one memory device to another, an endless run that seems to stretch to infinity.
The internet is no longer a combination of computers; it has taken on a life of its own. Knowledge and information sharing applications are radically transforming the world we live-and work in. Terms like blogs, Wikis and podcasts have moved out of the world of geeks into everyday business jargon.
The new tools of information sharing are more than software tools-they are a part of the internet itself. But are they leading to freedom or a state of anarchy?
These tools give individuals the power to put forth their views, and to be counted in the real sense. They have more freedom to express, share information, distribute it, and have access to information on the go, leading to a world where the concept of dynamic information becomes real. There is a natural tendency for individuals and groups to shield the world from viewpoints that are in opposition to their own. The contradiction is that those who try so hard to silence the voices opposing them wish to, at the same time, maintain their freedom to speak for their own causes.
The Internet is based on the basic premise on which the structure of globalisation stands: the idea of "free flow", whether of capital, labor or intellect. read more......
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Monday, April 30, 2007
Sunday, April 22, 2007
More corporate frauds a near the corner room
In the broadest sense, a fraud is a deception made for personal gain. The specific legal definition varies by legal jurisdiction. Fraud is a crime, and is also a civil law violation. Many hoaxes are fraudulent, although those not made for personal gain are not technically frauds.
WERE YOU about to faint when the police came knocking for your co-worker? You never thought the soft-spoken 40year-old gentleman who taught you ledger entries could ever be a fraudster More than anywhere, appearance may be deceptive in the world of corporate fraud.
Why are people often caught unaware when somebody is accused of fraud? Because the accused is one known to be helpful, polite and inconspicuous. And most importantly, it is that person who enjoys the absolute trust of both superiors and colleagues, according to a study.
A KPMG study of 360 cases across India, Europe, South Africa and the Middle East shows that 36 per cent of fraudsters belong to the finance department. Most fraudsters are middleaged. The survey states that 70 per cent of fraudsters belong to 36-55 year age group.
"Over 60 per cent of the perpetrators are members of top management. Senior managers have access to confidential information, and due to their position it is easier for them to bypass internal controls and inflict greater damage to the company overall," says Deepankar Sanwalka, executive director and head of KPMG Forensic in India. read more.....
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WERE YOU about to faint when the police came knocking for your co-worker? You never thought the soft-spoken 40year-old gentleman who taught you ledger entries could ever be a fraudster More than anywhere, appearance may be deceptive in the world of corporate fraud.
Why are people often caught unaware when somebody is accused of fraud? Because the accused is one known to be helpful, polite and inconspicuous. And most importantly, it is that person who enjoys the absolute trust of both superiors and colleagues, according to a study.
A KPMG study of 360 cases across India, Europe, South Africa and the Middle East shows that 36 per cent of fraudsters belong to the finance department. Most fraudsters are middleaged. The survey states that 70 per cent of fraudsters belong to 36-55 year age group.
"Over 60 per cent of the perpetrators are members of top management. Senior managers have access to confidential information, and due to their position it is easier for them to bypass internal controls and inflict greater damage to the company overall," says Deepankar Sanwalka, executive director and head of KPMG Forensic in India. read more.....
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Cnn (Cable News Network)
The Cable News Network, commonly known as CNN, is a major cable television network founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. It is a division of the Turner Broadcasting System, owned by Time Warner. CNN introduced the idea of 24-hour television news coverage, and celebrated its 25th anniversary on June 1, 2005.
In terms of cumulative (Cume) Nielsen ratings or "unique viewers", CNN rates as America’s cable news network. However, CNN trails Fox News Channel in terms of average viewership.CNN broadcasts primarily from its headquarters at the CNN Center in Atlanta, Time Warner Center in New York City, and studios in Washington, DC. As of December 2004, it is available in 88.2 million U.S. households and more than 890,000 American hotel rooms. The U.S version of CNN is also shown in Canada. Globally, the network airs through CNN International and has combined branded networks and services that are available to more than 1.5 billion people in over 212 countries and territories. CNN has come under criticism by conservatives, mainly on network ratings rival Fox News, claiming it has a liberal bias and by liberals claiming it has a conservative bias. read more…
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In terms of cumulative (Cume) Nielsen ratings or "unique viewers", CNN rates as America’s cable news network. However, CNN trails Fox News Channel in terms of average viewership.CNN broadcasts primarily from its headquarters at the CNN Center in Atlanta, Time Warner Center in New York City, and studios in Washington, DC. As of December 2004, it is available in 88.2 million U.S. households and more than 890,000 American hotel rooms. The U.S version of CNN is also shown in Canada. Globally, the network airs through CNN International and has combined branded networks and services that are available to more than 1.5 billion people in over 212 countries and territories. CNN has come under criticism by conservatives, mainly on network ratings rival Fox News, claiming it has a liberal bias and by liberals claiming it has a conservative bias. read more…
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Monday, April 16, 2007
Google to Acquire DoubleClick for $3.1B
Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) announced today a definitive agreement to acquire DoubleClick Inc., a global leader in digital marketing technology and services, for $3.1 billion in cash from San Francisco-based private equity firm Hellman & Friedman along with JMI Equity and management. The acquisition will combine DoubleClick's expertise in ad management technology for media buyers and sellers with Google's leading advertising platform and publisher monetization services.
The combination of Google and DoubleClick will offer superior tools for targeting, serving and analyzing online ads of all types, significantly benefiting customers and consumers:
• For users, the combined company will deliver an improved experience on the web, by increasing the relevancy and the quality of the ads they see.
• For online publishers, the combination provides access to new advertisers, which creates a powerful opportunity to monetize their inventory more efficiently.
• For agencies and advertisers, Google and DoubleClick will provide an easy and efficient way to manage both search and display ads in one place. They will be able to optimize their ad spending across different online media using a common set of metrics.
"DoubleClick's technology is widely adopted by leading advertisers, publishers and agencies, and the combination of the two companies will accelerate the adoption of Google's innovative advances in display advertising," said Eric Schmidt, Chief Executive Officer of Google. read more....
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The combination of Google and DoubleClick will offer superior tools for targeting, serving and analyzing online ads of all types, significantly benefiting customers and consumers:
• For users, the combined company will deliver an improved experience on the web, by increasing the relevancy and the quality of the ads they see.
• For online publishers, the combination provides access to new advertisers, which creates a powerful opportunity to monetize their inventory more efficiently.
• For agencies and advertisers, Google and DoubleClick will provide an easy and efficient way to manage both search and display ads in one place. They will be able to optimize their ad spending across different online media using a common set of metrics.
"DoubleClick's technology is widely adopted by leading advertisers, publishers and agencies, and the combination of the two companies will accelerate the adoption of Google's innovative advances in display advertising," said Eric Schmidt, Chief Executive Officer of Google. read more....
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Thursday, April 12, 2007
What is Weather forecasting?
Weather forecasting is the application of science and technology to predict the state of the atmosphere for a future time and a given location. Humankind has attempted to predict the weather since ancient times. Today, weather forecasts are made by collecting quantitative data about the current state of the atmosphere and using scientific understanding of atmospheric processes to project how the atmosphere will evolve.
For millennia people have tried to forecast the weather. In 650 BC, the Babylonians predicted the weather from cloud patterns. In about 340 BC, Aristotle described weather patterns in Meteorological. Chinese weather prediction lore extends at least as far back as 300 BC.
Weather forecasting is the application of science and technology to predict the state of the atmosphere at a future time. Prior to the advent of scientific methods of weather forecasting, a large body of weather folklore developed to explain the weather. An example is the Groundhog Day celebration near the end of winter in parts of the United States and Canada. Today, weather forecasts are made by collecting data that describe the current state of the atmosphere (particularly the temperature, humidity and wind) and using physically-based mathematical models to determine how the atmosphere is expected to change in the future. read more.......
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For millennia people have tried to forecast the weather. In 650 BC, the Babylonians predicted the weather from cloud patterns. In about 340 BC, Aristotle described weather patterns in Meteorological. Chinese weather prediction lore extends at least as far back as 300 BC.
Weather forecasting is the application of science and technology to predict the state of the atmosphere at a future time. Prior to the advent of scientific methods of weather forecasting, a large body of weather folklore developed to explain the weather. An example is the Groundhog Day celebration near the end of winter in parts of the United States and Canada. Today, weather forecasts are made by collecting data that describe the current state of the atmosphere (particularly the temperature, humidity and wind) and using physically-based mathematical models to determine how the atmosphere is expected to change in the future. read more.......
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Friday, April 06, 2007
Kick the butt the milky way
Old habits may die hard, but many people around the country are taking one step closer to quitting smoking -- hopefully for good.
MILK NOT only does the body good it may also help you quit smoking, says a study. Consuming milk makes the taste of cigarette bad and by making a few modifications to the diet one can make quitting bit easier, said the study published in April 2007 issue of the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research.
The study is said to be the first to explore the taste-altering effects of food and beverages on cigarette palatability.
The study examined 209 smokers and asked them to name items that worsen or enhance the taste of cigarettes.
Nineteen percent of them reported that dairy products, such as milk or cheese, worsen the taste of cigarettes; 14 per cent reported non-caffeinated beverages, such as water or juice. And a further 16 per cent reported fruits and vegetables. read more…..
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MILK NOT only does the body good it may also help you quit smoking, says a study. Consuming milk makes the taste of cigarette bad and by making a few modifications to the diet one can make quitting bit easier, said the study published in April 2007 issue of the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research.
The study is said to be the first to explore the taste-altering effects of food and beverages on cigarette palatability.
The study examined 209 smokers and asked them to name items that worsen or enhance the taste of cigarettes.
Nineteen percent of them reported that dairy products, such as milk or cheese, worsen the taste of cigarettes; 14 per cent reported non-caffeinated beverages, such as water or juice. And a further 16 per cent reported fruits and vegetables. read more…..
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