Your Facebook profile information leaked

The personal details of 100 million Facebook users have been collected and published on the Internet by a security consultant. A list has been compiled by Ron Bowles, who used a piece of code to scan Facebook profiles, and collect data not hidden by the user’s privacy settings. The downloadable file contains the URL of every searchable Facebook user’s profile, their name and unique ID, and Bowles said he published the data to highlight privacy issues. 

On Pirate Bay, the world’s biggest file-sharing website, the list was being distributed and downloaded by more than 1,000 users, and it has spread rapidly across the net. Facebook issued a statement saying the information in the list was already freely available online. “People who use Facebook own their information and have the right to share only what they want, with whom they want, and when they want,” the BBC quoted the statement. 

“In this case, information that people have agreed to make public was collected by a single researcher and already exists in Google, Bing, other search engines, as well as on Facebook. No private data is available or has been compromised,” the statement concluded. 

But Simon Davies from the watchdog Privacy International said Facebook had been given ample warning that something like this would happen and that it should have taken measures to prevent it. 

“It is inconceivable that a firm with hundreds of engineers couldn’t have imagined a trawl of this magnitude and there's an argument to be heard that Facebook have acted with negligence,” he said. 

Davies added that the trawl of data fed into “the confusion of the privacy settings”, and that the default settings should be changed. “This highlights the argument for a higher level of privacy and proves the case for default nondisclosure,” he stated. “There are going to be a lot of angry people right now who would be wondering who has their data and what they should do,” he added

How to ease computer eye strain

If you use a computer more than two hours a day, you could be suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).

Here are some quick tips to keep eye strain at bay:-

1) Location of computer screen:- Basically, the computer screen should be 15 to 20 degrees below eye level (about 4 or 5 inches) as measured from the centre of the screen and 20 to 28 inches from the eyes.

2) Blink often:- When looking at a computer or hand-held digital device, it''s common for you to blink two to three times less than you normally would.

3) The 20/20/20 rule:- When spending long periods in front of a digital device, every 20 minutes, spend 20 seconds looking at something 20 feet away to allow your eyes to rest.

4) Ensure proper lighting:- To help ease the strain on your eyes, keep bright lighting overhead to a minimum and position your desk lamp to shine on your desk, and not at you. Position your computer screen in a way that reduces reflections and glare from windows or overhead lights.

How to Extend the Life of Your Car

It is said that A car is often the second biggest investment a consumer makes next to a home. With rising Gas prices and very costly repairs, the last thing you want to worry about is if and when your car is going to break down. Here's how to protect your Car.

1) Wash your car:- Road salt, sludge and pollution can lead to costly body work. Without regular cleaning, you can start to notice rust on the bottom of your doors within four years. Another three to four years and the corrosion will creep to underbody components, like brake lines. It can cost thousands in rust-related repairs if you neglect to wash your car, especially near ocean/gulf shorelines where the road sand or morning dew might be salty.

2) Keep the front end aligned:- If you notice your car shaking while driving at high speeds (not while braking - shuddering while braking indicates warped rotors), or if your tread is wearing unevenly, then you may need an alignment. This is also key to extending the life of your tires and will keep the tread even for increased safety.

3) Change the air filter:- This is something you can do easily at home without using tools, and should be done approximately every 12 thousand miles. You can buy a matching filter at nearly any auto parts store and your owner's manual will show you where your air filter is located. A dirty, dusty filter can lower gas mileage.

4) Maintain proper tyre pressure:- Under-inflated tyres mean extra rolling resistance, which means your engine has to work harder to move the vehicle. your car uses more fuel and tyre wear out faster, too.  

5) Rotate the tyres:- Changing tire position reduces uneven wear and tear on the tread, thus extending the life of the tires. The recommended rotation cycle is twice a year or every 6,000 miles. Rotate them diagonally - front right to rear left and front left to rear right. However, this pattern can change depending on the drivetrain of the vehicle, and the type of tire. Your vehicle manual will contain detailed rotation information. Keep in mind some tires (especially on sports cars) are directional and are meant to spin only one way. They will have a large arrow on the sidewall to indicate this. 

6) Change oil regularly:- This will improve your gas mileage and protect your engine. The recommended mileage between oil changes is 3,000 - 5,000 miles (or 5000 - 8000 kilometres) or every 3 to 6 months. Doing this could make it possible for your vehicle to attain 200,000 miles. Change the oil filter as well - there is no sense in putting clean oil through a dirty filter, and filters are very cheap and available at any parts store. Please check your service manual, or contact your dealer for your car's specific needs.

7) Flush the fluids every two years: Power steering fluid, and brake fluid, cooling system. Check this timetable against your owner's manual. Newer cars generally allow longer intervals between changes.

Top 3 dirtiest Asian cities

India on its way to become a superpower in the world. Its very shameful to us that 2 big cities from india are in top 3 dirtiest Asian cities. 1st one is Dhaka followed by Mumbai and Delhi. 

1) Dhaka: -Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh battles with the constant threat of water pollution. Point to be noted here is that surface water is often thick with disease and pollutants from the use of commercial pesticides. With an estimated 150 million people living in a relatively small area, cleaning up the problem is real tough.

2) Mumbai:- Thanks to Dharavi slum and other slum areas in Mumbai. Indian government has to work quite hard if they want to transform Mumbai back into a burgeoning metropolis. Being financial capital of India there is a Hugh burden on Mumbai to keep it clean and safe. 

 3) Delhi:- You'll find just about everything except marine life in New Delhi's Yamuna River. As a matter of fact, garbage and sewage flow freely, creating a rich environment for the growth of water-borne diseases contributing to extremely high rates of infant morbidity.

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One week to get that fab figure

An important function or event is round the corner and you feel you are out of shape. Here’s how to tone up in one week.

1) Avoid Salt:- Too much salt makes your body retain water, which makes you puffy around your face and stomach. Go for low-salt breakfast options such as a khichdi . Also, don’t add tablesalt to your food or cooking, avoid salty snacks such as crisps and go easy on processed sauces which are often packed with salt. 

2) Ditch Sugar:- Like salt, sugar is a diet baddie. Even though sugary foods – such as boiled sweets and mousses – are often labelled ‘low-fat’, they’re incredibly high in calories. And if you don’t work off the calories by exercising, that sugar gets stored as fat – usually around your stomach and waist. Sugar also increases your hunger. So, ditch the sugar in your tea and also the colas that you gulp down every day. Eat low-sugar snacks instead. Chopped vegetables, for example are rich in fibre, so they’ll keep you fuller for longer and will aid your digestion, which helps to reduce bloating. Alcohol is practically pure sugar, so give that a miss, too. If you drink regularly, you’ll notice the difference after giving it up for a week.  

3) Take some supplement:- Fish oil supplements are a great way to shed pounds. A recent study found that volunteers who took them lost, on an average, two kilos over three months without changing their diet or exercise habits. Fish oils are great for helping your body burn fat more efficiently. 

4) Swap Tea:- If you want to get in shape fast, ditch your regular cup of tea and go for a fat-burning one instead. Studies show that green tea revs up your metabolism, so aim for several cups a day. 

5) Relax:-  Stress really does make you fat. It causes hormones to be released into your body that encourage fat deposits around your waist and stomach. 

New Indian currency rupee symbol released

An Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) post graduate student D Udaya Kumar has designed a new Indian Rupee symbol.  It has been approved by Indian Government. D Uday Kumar the designer of symbol will be awarded by 2.5 lakh rupees. Almost 3000 designer participated in currency symbol competition.  The contestants were asked to design a symbol that would be hindi alphabet Ra with two lines to reflect and capture Indian ethos and culture. Now new currency symbol of Indian rupee will join the top quality club of global currency symbol like USA's Dollar, British Pound, Japan's Yen, Europe's Euro etc. But Indian government said that it will take another 6 months in India and another 2 years to be recognized globally by different nation's government.  

 

Meet Indian-origin CEOs of American firms

Indian-origin chief executives have made their mark in the American corporate world. Here's a look at 10 'Indian' captains of American companies.

1) Indra Nooyi

One of the world's most powerful CEOs, the Chennai-born Indra Nooyi tops the list of Indian-origin CEOs in the US. Indra Nooyi is chairman and chief executive officer of PepsiCo, which has the world's largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands, including 19 different product lines that each generate more than $1 billion in annual retail sales.

2) Vikram Pandit

Nagpur-born Vikram Pandit heads the Wall Street giant Citigroup. Before being named CEO on December 11, 2007, Pandit was Chairman and CEO of Citi's Institutional Clients Group, which includes markets & banking and Citi Alternative Investments. Vikram Pandit was a founding member and chairman of the members committee of Old Lane, LP which was acquired by Citi in 2007.

3) Shantanu Narayen
Shantanu Narayen is president and chief executive officer of Adobe, one of the world's largest software companies. Narayen,who belongs to Hyderabad, is known for his leadership, technology insight and operational expertise. In 2009, Narayen led the $1.8 billion acquisition of Omniture, Inc., expanding Adobe's ability to help customers measure and optimize the value of online experiences, content and applications.

4) Francisco D'Souza

Francisco D'Souza has over 20 years of experience in the information technology industry in both operational and advisory roles. 

Prior to his current position, Francisco, who hails from Goa, was chief operating officer, with responsibility for Cognizant's global delivery, marketing and sales, business development, and client services organizations. 

Previously, he led the company's North American and European operations.  He joined Cognizant when it was founded in 1994. 

5) Ajay Banga

Pune-born Ajay Banga will take over as president and chief executive officer of MasterCard Worldwide from July 1. 

Currently, president and chief operating officer, he is responsible for the company's relationships with customers globally including the delivery of products, services and marketing, and technology and operations.

Banga is also a member of the executive committee.  Prior to joining MasterCard, Banga spent 13 years at Citigroup from 1996, and held a variety of senior management roles in the United States and Europe, Middle East, Africa regions before becoming chairman and chief executive officer of Citi's international global consumer group in 2005.

FIFA World Cup 2010 Fanatics

The FIFA World Cup 2010 is a Hugh success. It is very crazy and so are the fans world wide.  Check out some of the wildest soccer enthusiasts showing their team spirit during Fifa World Cup 2010.

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5 horror movies you must watch once

If we are talking about Hollywood horror movies than we cannot forget The Exorcist that change the trend of horror cinema. Directed by William Friedkin, the movie stars Linda Blair, Ellen Burstyn and Max von Sydow in the leading role. The movie is inspired from a documented exorcism that was performed on a fourteen year old child. The movie had some of the best special effects and sound effects that scared a lot of people. The spider-walk scene of the movie became the scariest scene of the movie that promised sleepless nights to the audience. The movie also won an Academy Award for Best Sound and became the most profitable horror movies of all time.

Jaws is another thriller movie which is nothing less than a horror movie and had such great impact on the minds of the audience that people began to fear water and many people across United States decided that they will never step into the sea again in their lifetime. Jaws became one of the most successful thrillers of all times. The movie was released in 1975 and was directed by Steven Spielberg. The movie is about a fictional Amity Island where a number of beachgoers become a victim of the great white shark. The movie is rated as one of the best horror movies of all times even though there are no ghosts or evil spirits in the movie.

To be very honest, The Silence of the Lambs is a 1991 thriller movie but the movie is a blend of thriller and horror genre and believe me you will not sleep once you have watched this awesome movie. Directed by Jonathan Demme, the movie stars Anthony Hopkins in one of his best performances ever as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a psychiatrist and a cannibalistic serial killer. The movie won all the top five Academy Awards including Best Picture and people appreciate some of the scenes which were nothing less than horror. The movie also stars Jodie Foster who won the Best Actress Academy Award for the same movie.

Directed by Stanley Kubrick this horror flick is based on a novel of the same name by Stephen King. The Shining stars Jack Nicholson as a tormented writer along with Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd in the leading role. The movie has a slow pace but soon it takes over the mind and intense drama and tension is revealed that keeps you involved into the movie and scares you to the core. The initial response to the movie was dull but gradually The Shining received a word of mouth publicity to become one of the scariest movies in Hollywood that can give you nightmares for months.

The story of Omen is very much similar to The Exorcist but the execution of the story is so unique that you will not mind watching The Omen and find yourself sweating. The movie revolves around a wealthy US ambassador who adopts a child when he is informed that his wife gave birth to a stillborn child. Directed by Richard Donner, the movie stars Gregory Peck and Lee Remick in the lead role. The movie has a haunting background score that will not let you sleep for weeks and some gore scenes are capable enough to keep you away from having a sound sleep. The Omen does not have the regular horror scenes but the movie has a very creepy feel and penetrates deep inside our subconscious to scare the hell out of us.

Famous people and their siblings

Medias from around the world always talk and write about famous people. But medias almost never talk about famous siblings. Of course, some of them are famous and some are not. So this article is all about that. 

Angelina Jolie and her brother James Haven Voight

 

Sylvester and Frank Stallone

Nicole Kidman and her sister Antonia

Brad Pitt and his brother Doug

 

Monica and Penelope Cruz

 

Lindsay Lohan and her sister Aliana and mother

Britney Spears and her sister Jame Lin Spears

Jessica Alba and her brother Joshua