X-Ray

A very clever example of political protest by a computer programmer who doesn't agree with the current Turkish government: link.

First, the website looks a somewhat normal photo of Abdullah Gul and Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Move your mouse around and the picture changes dramatically.

Thanks Aylin for the link!

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Labels: internet, politics

How Do You Spell Pakisatan Pakistan?

Lahore City District Government should have proof-read their official website before publishing it to the Internet:





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Labels: images - funny or odd, internet

Facebook - Any Opinions?

In 2 days I've received 2 emails from friends who have added me as a friend on the social networking website Facebook. This is 2 more Facebook emails than I've received in my previous 10,000 days.

The emails go as such:

I've added you as a friend on Facebook...

Hi Joe,

I've requested to add you as a friend on Facebook. You can use Facebook to see the profiles of the people around you, share photos, and connect with friends. Now everyone can join Facebook, even if you couldn't before.

If you have used Facebook, what are your thoughts on it?

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Labels: friends, internet

YouTube Is Blocked In Turkey!

This evening I went to check my videos on YouTube, only to find the website censored! I, and most folks in Turkey are now barred from accessing the website because of a court order.

Clicked on the image below for a larger, uncropped screenshot of YouTube's censored main page.



The Reuters story is here.
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Labels: internet, politics, turkey

A Sudden Spike

I've been viagaraed Boingboinged :-)

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Labels: blog announcements, internet

Pakistan - Here I Come!

Today I received the wedding invitations by courier from Hani. I will write more on this later. In the meantime, here are some Pakistan links:

BBC Country Profile

Pakistan Ministry of Tourism What to Eat page. Note the following recommendation: Seekh-Kabab (minced meat grilled on skewer). Sound familiar to Turkey fans?

Lonely Planet Thorn Tree forum Pakistan country page

Wikipedia Transport in Pakistan

Wikipedia Tourism in Pakistan

Hani's family company, Garibsons

Seat 61, Pakistan train travel

Australian Government travel advice

Australian DFAT country profile

CIA World Factbook - Pakistan

Wikipedia Pakistan

Lonely Planet destination Pakistan

Popular tour itineraries

Virtual Tourist Pakistan Travel Guide

Pakistan Travel Forum

dmoz Pakistan Travel and Tourism Directory

Preparing for the Subcontinent

Health information for travellers to countries in South Asia


Any further suggestions are appreciated.

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Labels: internet

The Wireless Internet Is Gone - Damn!

Since approximately 8:30 am yesterday morning, my laptop has not seen its partner - the "helpler" unsecured wireless. Alas, this 5-month relationship seems over...


PS: This is my first article sent by Blogger's post-via-email service.

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Labels: blog announcements, internet