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Craigslist got popular because of the simple design and word of mouth. It’s not a secret that “Casual encounters” and personal ads played a larger role in the popularity of Craigslist. Today, it is one of the top websites in the world.

Prostitution ads are quite common in Craigslist; these ads are disguised as “Erotic services” ads. These ads found their place in Craigslist’s Indian website too. Indian government should take action against Craigslist and similar websites that promote prostitution so publicly. These are not just “services” ads. The ads clearly state “Rs. 4000/2 hours, Rs. 7000/night with accommodation”. For a sample, see here.

In USA, the attorneys general of 17 states are urging Craigslist to get rid of its adult services section. See the complete article here.

If you take a look at your local newspapers, Hindu, Indian Express or Deccan Herald, you will see lot of similar ads under “Massage” section. These ads should be banned too, no question about it. However, adding a nude picture or semi-nude picture to the ad in Craigslist takes the prostitution to the different level.

If you are a computer science graduate, you might have heard about Big-O. It’s basically a way to analyze the performance of your algorithm. There are lots of web pages that go in deep to explain Big-O, for example Harvard University page dives deep into this concept. I was looking for pretty simple explanation, finally found it at http://www.perlmonks.org/?node_id=227909

Related Link: Big-O Notation – What it is good for?

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We wish you very happy and prosperous new year 2010! Thank you very much for your continuous support.

We plan to bring lot of new features in 2010. Stay tuned!

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Digital Bhoomi Team

Algorithm is a set of rules for solving a problem in a finite number of steps, as for finding the greatest common divisor. (Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/algorithm)

We can see the obvious words arrayed in sequence for rules, problem, a finite number of steps, and divisor.

What is time algorithm? I defined time algorithm in my own words in a sentence as; a person using a fraction of time in a day to cogitate specifically focus on how to work and reach a personal daily life’s goal.

The related elements between algorithm and time algorithm are;

1. Rules: using a fraction of time in a day to cogitate
2. Problem: a personal daily life’s goal
3. A definite number of steps: how to work and reach
4. Divisor: derived from human common daily life activities in time division (1 hour 20 minutes)

Method of Statement:

This method can be applied in all time categories; free, spare, schedule, quality, and prosper. Search for network, which means list down the identified problem solver individuals or bodies or organizations or authorities. Delegate search activities to proficient subordinates/parties in obtaining the best output from the data inputs (feedback/data gathering). Outsource the intended best output to be achieved to the related party to work for solution finding. Manage properly whatever feedback given by them the fits and gaps. Control the progress along the way in getting the best result.

Time Algorithm is a method of practicing self-motivation where time counts to solve a daily prioritized problem systematically in short-time. It helps individual in both ways; be creative and innovative. When it has been practiced daily, an individual can absorb the drastic pressure and able to release it back by giving practical way of solution finding regardless of the size of problem.

Education is big business, and this is why we find colleges and schools mushrooming all over the country. Most of them are not accredited, while some are just diploma mills that sell degrees to those who are willing to pay for them. So when it comes to degrees that are being taught online, the question of authenticity and value comes to fore. There are some schools however, that offer online degrees that are accredited and of good quality. But, even though the quality of education that is offered is good, can students really learn anything worthwhile from online degrees?

Yes, they can, but only if:

Students choose the right school and degree: Most online schools don’t bother to provide their students challenging curricula that are taught by good teachers. There are some however, that are the best in the business. They stand for excellence in the world of online education, and it is these schools that a student must choose if they are to really learn something from their degree.

Students are dedicated: Any degree requires some amount of dedication from the student, and when it comes to online education, the level of dedication must be stepped up because there is no direct competition from fellow students or other incentives from teachers to spur them on. They need to be able to do things on their own, no matter how hard it is or how boring the work is.

Students can manage their time well: When someone studies online, they probably have more than one thing on their plate. So when they’re juggling too many balls, it stands to reason that they must be able to manage their time well or they’re going to end up dropping a ball or more. Online students must find time to set aside to complete their lessons and assignments, preferably on a daily basis, and not put off work till the last minute or until the eve of exams.

Students are determined to earn more than just a degree: The learning process involves so much more than just gaining a degree, and this is why online students must choose schools that are not diploma mills. Accredited schools offer opportunities that a student must make use of if they want to actually learn something valuable and gain more knowledge than just what is taught in their lessons. Online students who go on to taste success in their careers are generally thirsty for knowledge and learn more than they must simply because they want to.

Online or not, it’s not the degree that determines the amount of learning that takes place, but the attitude and determination of the student who enrolls in the degree.

This guest article was written by Adrienne Carlson, who regularly writes on the topic of accredited online degrees . Adrienne welcomes your comments and questions at her email address: adrienne.carlson1 at gmail.com

Related Link: How to Manage Time Effectively?

I write this article based on my true life searching and finding for what is a QTM (Quality Time Management) for me to make use it as my APQTM (A Personal Quality Time Management) and absolutely it is a type of writing which is characteristic apart from any other writers specific ideas in presenting and publishing their own personal thoughts.

1. Introduction

As a reader, listener, and observer many times we heard about QTM already been defined, meant, and outlined by qualified and professional speakers. Things which a layman in banal couldn’t catch up the details of explanations made and finally they accept it as too ‘systematic’ for them to apply in their daily life and they have to forget about it.

Whereas, nature already provides ample time and space for a human to gets from lesson and learn about time which is an important factor in building up human life’s prosperity in all aspects. This is the thing that makes a human so special in this world, where, they can take and use time for their own learning pattern and formation completely with the learning process.

2. Personal definition

A person is freely to define each word spoken, written, expressed (body language) for what is time to reach the level of APQTM and to be their systematic QTM as good results spoken itself and not the theory alone. Human want to see the proven output and in less bother how it was done.

Time is an intangible space in one’s mind, where, its property can be designed by one’s brain to contemplate in creating its schedules to be called as scheduled time. What is a scheduled time? A scheduled time is a brain task to shift free time to spare time which is can be easily illustrated in the form of flowchart explanation, the five levels or stages;

Free time > Spare time > Schedule time > Quality time > Prosper time

From the above flowchart, it’s very obvious for a person to has ‘schedule time’ as its position is in the middle of the beginning point of time (Free time) and the apogee point of time for ‘Prosper time’. Observe carefully, the bridging levels or stages are spare time, schedule time, and quality time. Which means how important for a person must learn what is spare time, schedule time, and quality time.

From my above explanations, it’s all about the proves for why a person must use free time to think about the important part for why to has own definition in structuring the meaning of each level of time in constructing their own prosperity life.

3. Quality state in time

As we have learned the five levels or stages of time in the Item 4, now we must learn what are the driven factors in a person which is imperative to be included as a non-stop practice in reaching quality state in time, regardless of its levels or stages. The driven factors in a person are the four; confident, effective detailed planner, networking, and diligent or assiduous.

At every five levels of time, a person must highly confident to be in the own world of ‘quality state in time’ by providing one’s own feasible, pragmatic, and effective short, middle, and long term goals by building up the details of vision, missions, and objectives in their weekly, monthly, and yearly planner (the written diary/organizer complete with future tasks to be accomplished). Which means every bit and beat of the clock really making a person merely working towards fruitful goals and at this moment a person understand how important a unit value for ‘second’ in time counting, very valuable in daily life just from a planner it does generate blissful networking.

Diligently or assiduously working with the tasks written in a planner now be a must thing to do when we fully understood the meaning of a ‘quality state in time’ and how to work for it to shift oneself from Free time > Spare time > Schedule time > Quality time > Prosper time. At every level of it one person always hopes for the best while at the same time expecting worst. During this time, if one plan failed, as diligent or assiduous is concerned, a person can accept a failure is the right beginning to enjoy the future success. Why a person already able to accept failure? Very simple answer, work diligently or assiduously is a priority.

4. Time category

Time category divided into two categories; loss and profit in time. When is a person in ‘loss in time’ category? When a person does not want to learn the definition of time and practice ‘Quality state in time’. When is a person in ‘profit in time’ category? When a person practically apply practice makes perfect from learning the definition of time and practice ‘Quality state in time’.

5. Time management skills

Time management skills indicates the progress data of achievement versus time, by graph. Where, if we draw a vertical line (Y-axis) it represent by marking the value of achievement made and by drawing a horizontal line (X-axis) it represent period of time. The Y-axis and X-axis intercept each other at the point of zero value.

From the above paragraph, learning about ‘Time management skills’ it’s much easier to work with the all details of tasks listed in our planner versus time by building up one master graph for it, as shown below. Y-axis represent percentage of achievement and X-axis of period if time. Each task shown by dot or pin point.

Time Management Skills – Graph, is one of the control tools for quick learning about what is actually ‘Time management skills instead of learning through texts explanations. I mean, I give direct method how test our own ‘Time management skills’. That is why I used the words of ‘quick learning’.

6. Smart Integration

Smart integration means we integrate the Item 5, Item 6, and Item 7 in our network by means of outsourcing all of our tasks listed in the planner to the relevant efficient group or party or person, so that our time management will develop and growth incessantly with time.

7. Compendium

Mastering the learning process of the Item 2 (Personal definition), Item 3 (Quality state in time), and Item 5 (Time management skills) means professing APQTM and QTM. A life a system, a system is a calculation. Which means taking wrong calculation is using wrong system and wrong system is possessing wrong life, I mean wrong life is wrong life’s patter and formation.

Microsoft filed five lawsuits against alleged purveyors of “malvertisements” — online advertisements that dupe unsuspecting users into downloading malicious software on their computers.

The suits cite anonymous defendants using the business names Direct Ad Solutions, Soft Solutions Inc., Qiweroqw.com, ITmeter Inc. and ote2008.info, alleging that they used Microsoft’s system for posting online ads to attract users to sites that attempted to install malicious software on their PCs.

Someone has to take care of these rogue companies that plant mal-ware everywhere. It’s a good start, let us wait and see whether malware crooks just die or come back with vengeance.

Related Link: Microsoft Blog

Wal-mart entered India in stealth mode with the different name “BestPrice Modern Wholesale.”. They should have named it “Best Bazaar” following the local tradition! This entry itself is a big victory for Wal-mart considering the huge opposition from local retailers. Although the media says that mom-and-pop shops would be affected by Wal-mart’s direct entry in India, the truth is that giant local retailers like Reliance and Big Bazaar influence politicians to keep Wal-mart in check.

Despite of all these hurdles, Wal-mart entered India with the help of joint-venture with Bharti. We can debate for many days whether Wal-mart hurts small businesses. However, Wal-mart is good for consumers. Period.

Wal-mart’s entry in India is a turning point for Indian consumers. It will improve the healthy competition among major retailers which will ultimately benefit consumers – all of us!

Related Link: Why Wal-mart’s First India Store is not a Wal-mart

Anything can trigger Tamil-Kannada violence. Even a statue. Unveiling Thiruvalluvar statue in Bangalore caused lot of drama in Bangalore. I feel that there should not be any statue allowed in any public place in the country. Why the hell we need statues? If you like Thiruvalluvar, follow his poems. He advised people against corruption and greed. How many Tamil politicians really respect and follow Thiruvalluvar’s advice?

Our roads are small; there are not enough spaces to go around. In the middle of the road, we have lot of statues. If you go to Marina beach road in Chennai, politicians erected statues wherever they feel like. Few years ago, Actor Sivaji’s statue was erected in the middle of the road. Everyone complained about that, but politicians went ahead with their plan.

Politics is the reason behind all statues in India. Just like caste and religion, statues will continue to trigger violence and disturb the peace.

Related Link: Story in Hindu

My heart beats fast when I read these kinds of news stories. My blood pressure goes up in a millisecond. I just want to shoot the bastards that kidnap the young children. Just shoot these assholes. No enquiries. No court. Just kill these animals.

What kind of animal would kidnap 11 year old girl and keep her in dungeon for 18 years? Only human beings are capable of doing this. A bastard named Garrido and his pathetic wife Nancy kidnapped Jaycee outside her home in 1991. Eighteen years later, California police cracked this case accidentally.

This entire thing also shows how the modern society just doesn’t care about what is happening in own neighborhood. It’s hard to believe that how no one in Walnut Avenue, Antioch, California knows what is going on in Garrido’s house. His neighbor described him as “Good neighbor”. Go Figure.

Related Link: CNN