Cyber bullying is now becoming a problem in modern society. There are incidents where teenagers committed suicide as they could not tolerate any further the cyber bullying they are getting.
What is Cyber Bullying? I was able to get two definitions:
Cyber-bullying is "when the Internet, cell phones or other devices are used to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person" - wikipedia.org
Bullying which is carried out through an internet service such as email, chat room, discussion group or instant messaging. It can also include bullying through mobile phone technologies such as short message services (SMS). - netalert.gov.au
Though cyber bullying is more common in teenage group, other older age group could become victims as well.
How could cyber bullying be avoided?
- Parents should be aware on what web sites their kids are visiting. Social networking sites, chat rooms, or similar should be avoided. Proper advise is necessary rather than banning the kids as it may create some rebellious feelings of the kids towards parents.
- Make your kids active in other activities such as sports.
- Parents and teachers cooperation is necessary
- Kids should attend a workshop where a Police Officer could talk about the causes and implications of cyber bullying
- ... many more ...
Cyber bullying prevention should start at home, parents should be proactive on this matter as it may seem not a big problem at the moment, soon this could become as worse as drug problems.
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By Ver
– February 9, 2010
Why made me say this?
I was in the process of re-launching an old site. After completing the necessary configurations, I decided to add a guest book to provide visitors an easy way of leaving a comment on the site or just plainly to say hello.
The process of adding a guest book was as easy as 1-2-3. I was happy with the result after I finished the configuration and testing.
While browsing the features of the site, I noticed that someone have already posted on the guest book. Guess what? It is a spam.
The re-launched site was attacked by a spammer within 15 minutes of having the guest book activated. That was amazing! Does it mean that spammers technology are that advanced?
It is more amazing when you have a new computer and don't have an anti-virus installed, don't ever think of connecting to the Internet, you will get attacked by a spy ware, malware, worm or virus within minutes.
Spammers are much quicker than you think. Be pro-active, install your anti-spam or anti-virus software before someone get you first.
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By Ver
– February 5, 2010
In the previous toolbox meeting that I have attended, the topic was about happiness. The quotation that caught my attention was
"Don't worry about things you don't have any control of, they will happen any way"
The topic about happiness in the work environment is almost always the least priority until this toolbox meeting probably. It is very timely as people are still recovering from the economic slowdown and the natural calamities that recently claimed the lives of many people.
Always think that events happens because of reasons, always think of the positive things and it will make you smile.
Don't worry, be happy!
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By Ver
– January 30, 2010
The Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December 2009 is considered a failure as it did not produce results as expected. Adding insult to injury, the IPCC model relies on software to simulate highly complex earth processes failed scientific evidence.
Converting coal to a liquid fuel (CTL) – a process referred to as coal liquefaction – allows coal to be utilised as an alternative to oil. There are two different methods for converting coal into liquid fuels:
- Direct liquefaction works by dissolving the coal in a solvent at high temperature and pressure. This process is highly efficient, but the liquid products require further refining to achieve high grade fuel characteristics.
- Indirect liquefaction gasifies the coal to form a ‘syngas’ (a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide). The syngas is then condensed over a catalyst – the ‘Fischer-Tropsch’ process – to produce high quality, ultra-clean products.
An array of products can be made via these processes – ultra-clean petroleum and diesel, as well as synthetic waxes, lubricants, chemical feedstocks and alternative liquid fuels such as methanol and dimethyl ether (DME). (read more)
In 2007, US Congress has been talking about coal-to-liquid conversion, a pricey technology at that time. While the liquid fuel that is produced is environmentally friendly, there are concerns about the carbon emissions involved in the process.
Coal is very cost efficient and reliable. Once it's environmentally compliant, coal will continue to be the preferred fuel source for power generation, and on a coal-to-liquids basis, it will begin to open up the transportation markets as well. The long-term outlook for coal is very positive, and it's very positive specifically because of the potential for commercial technologies.
"The option to convert unconventional feedstocks such as heavy oil and coal will be key in meeting transport fuel demand for the next 25 years," said Iain Conn, CEO BP Refining & Marketing.
The quantity of coal, in the US alone could last for 250 years compared to oil & gas which is now almost depleted. The National Mining Association published a paper about coal-to-liquid technology urging the US Congress to adopt incentives for coal-to-liquid fuel facilities.
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By Ver
– January 27, 2010
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