- How the internet is covering the Obama inauguration
The Obama Inauguration will start on January 20, 2009 starts at 11:30am Eastern Standard Time ( 8:30am for West Coast United States, 4:30 pm UK time, 9:00 pm Indian Standard Time) and will cost upwards of $170 million.…
Topic: Internet and Websites, Internet and Websites, Obama, Inauguration, Simpleguide | Read more
- Why do they censor good movies?
I am watching "Apocalypto" on Star Movies and the stupid beasts have censored the fine movie, destroying much of the visceral impact of the story.
No slashed throats.
No head severed.
No grave bodily injuries.
The…
Topic: Films, Liveblog, Apocalypto, Tv, Censorship | Read more
- Gaza Conflict: Israeli casualties vs. Palestinian Casualties
The image is via Information Aesthetics and puts the terrible conflict in perspective.
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- Bihari man developes silencer-cum-filter for noisy gensets
Virendra Kumar Sinha of Motihari, Bihar got tired of constant complains from his neighbors about his noisy diesel generator, a scourge in power-started India.
As a result, Mr. Sinha spent 6 years to develop a unique …
Topic: Actually Useful Technology Buyers Guide, Innovation, New bihar, Bihar | Read more
- Ghazini: Yet another mindless film
Watch Ghazini only if you like the over-the-top, highly stylized violent movies from South India, Compared to the hooplah with which "Ghazini" was launched, you would have been forgiven to be hoping for a 'meanigful' fil…
Topic: Films, Gazni, Review, Aamir khan | Read more
- A Simple Guide to Aamir Khan and his controversies
People call the perfectionist of Bollywood. As someone not quite convinced by the claim, I would say Aamir has perfected the art of creating controveries to benefit his movies, something that many in the Indian film indu…
Topic: Films, Aamir khan, Simpleguide, Celeb media industrial complex | Read more
- Mumbai Terror Attacks: The cons of live coverage
We now know from TV news that the security forces ordered TV signals to the hotels under seige to be cut.
1. The order came after our Union Home Minister announced on Live TV that 200 NSG commandos were on their way to …
Topic: Terrorism, Mumbaiterrorattack2008, Television, Mumbai | Read more
- How Social Media can cover live stories responsibly
I am writing this as journalists on Indian News Channels cite police sourecs to refute new rumors of gun fights across Mumbai. Regarding the usage of social media tools, Twitter in specific, veteran blogger and reporter…
Topic: Terrorism, Mumbaiterrorattack2008, Mumbai, Social media, New media, Citizen journalism | Read more
- Live coverage of the Terror attacks in the New York Times and The BBC
Keith Bradser of the Times is covering the fight b/w the security forces and the terrorists via his Blackberry here.
Some live updates from the BBC can be accessed here.
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Topic: Terrorism, Mumbaiterrorattack2008, Mumbai, Liveblogging | Read more
- Mumbai Terror Attacks: Picture becoming clearer despite unanswered questions
The latest updates from the ongoing standoff b/w security forces and the terrorists holed up inside the hotels:
1. Desperate acts: The terrorists have killed the wife and three kids of the GM of the Taj Mahal Hotel.
2.…
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- How the Internet is covering the Mumbai Terror Attacks
Long live the hive mind! The power of the internet to capture information is manifested best during times of strife and special events. The Mumbai Terror Attacks are no exception:
Mainstream news coverage from India a…
Topic: Terrorism, Terrorism, Mumbaiterrorattack2008, Roundup, Social media, New media, Citizen journalism | Read more
- Mumbai Terror Attacks: A Relief Directory - all useful helpline numbers and how to help
I hope the people of Mumbai and all those unfortunately still trapped inside Hotel Oberoi and Taj survive this ordeal of terror. I am 100% positive we won't give in to the FEAR.
I will do all I can do organize useful …
Topic: Terrorism, Mumbaiterrorattack2008, Helpline, Howtohelp, Citizen journalism, Mumbai | Read more
- A list of timelines of major terror attacks in India and in Mumbai
Terror attacks have ravaged India since the Mid-80s when the Sikh Problem raged across North India. Given beloware links to timelines of major terror attacks in India and Mumbai from the major news sources:
New York T…
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- A simpleguide to the Mumbai Terror attacks 2008
It is 4-30 PM here in India as I write this post and the terrorists are still inside the Oberoi Hotel. Some have called the attacks as the coming of age of Urban Jihad in India with the Armed forces and police fighting b…
Topic: Terrorism, Terrorism, Mumbaiterrorattack2008, Simpleguide, Mumbai | Read more
- simplelist: top 20 annoying cliches of modern times
Hemingway said that we destroy the meaning of words by their overuse as they become cliches. Looking at list of annoying cliches below, you wonder how many times you have heard your favorite celebrity, especially the lan…
Topic: Poll, Simplelist, Language, Toread, Cliche, Buzzword | Read more
- simplelist: The Top 10 Most Influential Jews of All Time
The list of top Jews of all time is an enviable one, consisting of the best and brightest humanity has had to offer in various field. This list of top 10 Jews of all time from Adherent's list of Top 100 Jews of all time.…
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- simplelist: least fuel efficient cars in each class 2008
This is part of EPA+DOE's list and this time it is a list of the least fuel efficient cars in ecah class:
[Class Model City/Highway MPG]
Two Seater - Lamborghini Murcielago (manual) 8/13
Minicompact Car - Aston Ma…
Topic: Autos, Simplelist, Luxury, Fuel efficient | Read more
- simplelist: most fuel efficient cars in each class 2008
The 2008 Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy's fuel economy guidebook lists out this year's most fuel efficient vehicles. It is long list across many categories. Here are the category winners, .ie. t…
Topic: Autos, Simplelist, Fuel efficient, Money, Frugal | Read more
- simplelist: Top 10 Countries where kidnapping is a major industry
An article in Hotelclub lists out these post-macrocalypse countries. Is this the future for all countries fallen on hard times?
Haiti
Iraq
Afghanistan
Chechnya
Nigeria
Philippines
Venezuela
Colombia
Br…
Topic: Crime, Simplelist, Kidnapping | Read more
- simplelist: Top 10 Consumer Frauds in the United States
Did you know that about 30.2 million Americans, 13.5% of the adult population were victims of fraud in 2007 alone?
Here's where the defrauded money went into:
10. Business Opportunities: .8 mil
9. Credit Repair Scam…
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