Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Steve Jobs Dies: ProPakistani

Steve Jobs Dies: ProPakistani

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Steve Jobs Dies

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 05:35 PM PDT


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The guy who co-founded most successful technology company ever, the guy who gave the world at least five revolutionary tech gadgets, namely Macintosh, mouse, iPod, iPhone and iPad, the guy who changed the way we compute or communicate today has died.

Steve Jobs was 56 when he died moments ago from advanced pancreatic cancer that he had fighting since 2004.

This is a sad moment for entire world, specially the tech enthusiast from around the globe.

Apple's board of directors has issued following statement to press:

We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today.

Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.

His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.

Apple has setup this page on it's website in the memory of Steve Jobs. You can email rememberingsteve@apple.com to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences.

Here’s one of Steve’s most influential speeches he made at Stanford University in 2005.

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Warid to Get Equity Injection from Shareholders

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 03:35 AM PDT


Warid Telecom is likely to get an equity injection as a first trench to support the company to streamline it's operations, we have confirmed this with two different sources close to the company.

One source said that this injection could be as high as US$ 35 million or Rs. 3 Billion, while other source was unclear about the exact value of capital that Warid will get from shareholders.

Warid has been struggling for long to get aggressively into the cellular front-end race, which was earlier disrupted due to it's possible sellout and was later hampered due to top level management changes in the company.

After two years of tremble, Zouhair Khaliq was given the headship earlier this year, who had nothing much (in terms of finances) to bring the company back to track. In addition due to alleged conflicts with-in the company, Zouhair Khaliq is yet to deliver the results.

However, with this anticipated fund injection, it is hoped that Warid will be able to better it's positioning in the market.

Expect more news, maybe an official statement, on this development in coming days.

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Zong Steps Up for Flood Victims

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 03:30 AM PDT


zong logo thumb Zong Steps Up for Flood VictimsLike previous year, Zong has once again stepped up to help the flood victims of the country. The telecom company has pledged to allay the misery of flood victims and has decided to provide its flood relief activities into 3 categories this year.

ZONG has announced to contribute to the cause through company contribution, staff contribution and customer contribution.

As a first step ZONG has donated Rs. 1 million in PTV's Special Telethon Transmission 'Dard Aashna' to Prime Minister's Flood Relief Fund.

The major part of relief would come from company's contribution of Rs.10 million for which the Company has lined up a lot of things to help the affectees of floods. ZONG will be distributing food rations and medicines as relief goods. The Company will be setting up 20 FREE PCOs, providing ZONG handsets for 1,000 families, distributing 10,000 SIMS along with free balance in the affected areas for flood victims to get information; seek help and be in touch with loved ones.

As a part of staff contribution, ZONG's employees will be donating salary of one day for flood victims. Apart from this, staff will also be volunteering in flood relief programs which will be identified by Human Resource department of ZONG. While text messages will be sent to ZONG customers to volunteer in donation campaigns as a part of customer contribution, customer will also be given the choice to reply with 1 to 20 as donation.

Salman Wassay Head of Marketing, ZONG conveys his thoughts by saying,

"Our beloved land is once again struck by this calamity and we are saddened to see the condition of our fellow citizens. ZONG realizes its duty and will play its part in improving the condition of the flood affected people through carrying out various relief efforts.

ZONG being a Chinese investment is an epitome of true friendship between Pakistan and China. This indeed will be commendable gesture on part of China to extend support to its longtime friend Pakistan through ZONG."

Last year ZONG had given free handsets, SIMs & EDGE Dongles to International Organization for Migration (IOM) to provide free phone service to flood victims to get vital information, seek help and access relief services offered by the government and other aid agencies.

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How to Enable 2 Step Verification for Google Account?

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 01:16 AM PDT


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Google offers this 2 step verification to all of it's users – which helps any Google account holder to verify authentication in two steps to avoid any hacking or misusage of account.

Here's how it works:

If 2 step verification for Google is enabled then only password won't be enough to get you logged in. Upon entering the password, Google will send you a code on your registered phone – only after entering that code into Google account will allow you to access your account.

In short, no potential hacker won't be able to access your account – because he/she might have your password but he/she won't have your phone.

You can ask Google to remember approved computers (such as your home PC or your laptop) for 30 days – to avoid entering pin every time you login.

2 step authentication thumb How to Enable 2 Step Verification for Google Account?

How to Enable 2 Step Account Verification?

Step 1:

Step 2:

  • Upon clicking on above URL you will get following page
  • Select Pakistan as your country (or country where you live)
  • Enter cell phone number without your country code, i.e. 03335XXXXXX
  • Click on Send Code
  • You will shortly receive a code on your cell number
  • Enter this code into below form and click on "Verify"

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You’re Almost Done:

After clicking the verify button, system will take you to the confirmation page, detailing that 2 step verification has been configured for this account.

Click on Next to add backup options for receiving the verification codes needed to access your account.

This backup option is backup phone number that you may ask Google to send verification – in case your primary phone is lost or is not available. You can skip this step if you don't want to setup backup verification phone numbers.

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After adding the backup options, you will be forwarded to this page. Here you will be confirmed that 2 step verification is configured – you just need to enable 2 step verification now.

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That's it – you are done. Next time you whenever you will try to login – Google will ask for PIN, which is automatically sent to your phone via SMS.

Note:

After 2 step verification, applications such as Gtalk may not accept your usual password. You need to create special password for application. Follow this few steps for generating special passwords for applications…

  • Click on this link: https://plus.google.com/settings/
  • Find "Authorising applications & sites" and click on Edit button
  • Enter application name such as "Gtalk" and click on Generate Password
  • You will get a password, enter it in Gtalk and login
  • You won't need to use this password again – later on you can use your usual password to login
  • You can revoke access to applications by visiting the same link

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Telenor Supports International Disability Conference

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 01:05 AM PDT


A three-day International Leadership Conference for Persons with Disabilities concluded here today with participants announcing the 'Islamabad Commitment' – the creation of a national mechanism for the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Pakistan. The Convention was ratified by the government of Pakistan earlier this year.

As in previous years, this year too Telenor Pakistan was a major partner for the annual conference and participated with the aim to highlight issues affecting persons with disabilities as part of its Khuddar Pakistan program.

Commenting on the conference outcome, Anjum Rahman, Director Corporate Communications & Responsibility, Telenor Pakistan said:

"The 'Islamabad Commitment' is a step towards ensuring that Pakistan's disabled persons get their due rights. We look forward to working with leaders in the disability movement, local organizations and international agencies on implementation of the recommendations and related projects that can bring about a long-term sustainable difference in the lives of persons with disabilities."

The conference was organized by Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP), an Islamabad-based self-help NGO, and attended by some 150 representatives from disabled persons organizations, local and international NGOs, corporate sector, government, and the media. A number of partners collaborated with STEP on organizing the conference.

International delegates from South Korea, India, UK, USA, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Thailand and Japan also attended.

Khuddar Pakistan is Telenor Pakistan's prime corporate responsibility initiative, aimed at making a difference in the lives of persons with disabilities. The company's goal is to become the most disabled-friendly in Pakistan in terms of employment, service, and community support.

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Google Maps Introduces Helicopter View

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 12:18 AM PDT


After Bird-eye and street view, Helicopter view is what Google has next in line for it's Map enthusiasts. With an option to view Helicopter View, Google Maps users will now be able to have a areal view in 3D for their desired directions in Google Maps.

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This 3D areal view or Helicopter view is enabled for everyone for all locations on Google Maps.

All you need is to enter start and end point in Google Maps, just like before, to get a 3D play button in left bar. Simply click on it to change your view from 2D to 3D view. You can pause and replay this 3D easily by tapping the same button.

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This feature is likely to further help those planning their tours into locations they are not familiar with.

Google Latitude blogs explains this as following:

Let's say you're planning a road trip down the beautiful coast of California's Highway 1 and want to be able to see what the route really looks like.

California's rugged coastline is not to be missed, but the top-down view really doesn't give you a good sense of what this majestic terrain is like. Using the 3D preview; however, you can get aerial view of the route, as if you were in a helicopter flying above the road.

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