01-04-2012

$250000 Fine to RockYou:

The Federal Trade Commission has imposed a $250,000 civil penalty on the social-game developer and ad network RockYou for a data-security breach that leaked information about 32 million users.

29 Muslims Arrested in France:

Government has arrested fundamentalist Muslims in different cities of France.

35 Rebels Killed:

In Upper Orakzai in skirmishes between rebels and security forces, 35 rebels died. Thirteen camps were destroyed whereas 2 security personnel were also died.

51 Jobs Advertised:

Rawalpindi Medical College and Pakistan Football Federation, etc. are looking for competent persons for different jobs.

Advertising Corner:

There are 30 million and 110 million internet users and mobile phone users respectively in Pakistan. Advertising agencies are tapping these populations for effective marketing and branding.

American NGOs in China:

There are about 1000 non government organizations are working in China and they have funded $3.18 billion for human rights, labor rights and environment.

Angels for Animals:

People for Ethical Treatment of Animals and Daily 10 Minutes request world and Pakistanis to join different campaigns and programs of PETA. NGOs and corporate sector are requested to donate $25 or more and get PETA Rescued Calendar 2012. Moreover, Pakistani youth is requested to form PETA Pakistan Office. Contact: www.peta.org`

CNG Price Hiked:

OGRA has increased price of CNG by Rs.11.58 per liter. It will increase cost of travelling thus inflation.

FIR Cancelled:

Chief Minister of Punjab has ordered for cancellation of FIR against workers of Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf who rallied against electricity loadshedding. Daily 10 Minutes appreciates this act.

Firecrackers at Midnight:

In G-7 sector, people heard firecrackers. Islamabad police is tracking the criminals.

Fool’s Day:

Today is April Fool Day and you can wish good luck to friends who born today.

Forex Rates:

US Dollar, British Pound and Euro are equal to Pak Rs.91, Rs.144 and Rs.120 respectively.

Ghulam Nabi Fai Sentenced:

American court has given 2 years imprisonment to Kashmiri leader, Ghulam Nabi Fai, for taking funds from ISI.

Hamlet and Bakistan:

I am but mad north-north-west; when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw. In Karachi during last one week about one hundred people have been killed in skirmishes but Islamabad is trying to solve couple of problems like NATO supplies and energy crisis.

Hitler’s Parents’ Graves Leveled:

Government of Austria has leveled graves for fear of neo-Nazism.

Horn Honking Stats:

Tariq Derya Amish and Sheik Sajed Imtiaz with mobile phone recorded beeps at G-10/4 in Islamabad and recorded 96 beeps in just 8 minutes at 1600 hours. Ninety percent horn honkers are van and car drivers. Islamabad Traffic Police is requested to take corrective action.

Latest YouTube Movies and Photos:

These can be watched at websites: www.daily10minutes.webs.com and www.daily-b-rich.webs.com. Do not forget to watch promos of Prometheus and Total Recall.

London Academy’s Media Course:

London Academy is now offering 25% discount for new students -20 new courses this semester in Film - TV - Acting – Photography and Make-up, plus 6 new courses in Voice and Radio and 4 new Photography courses. Meet the celebrities of today and stars of tomorrow. Contact: www.media-courses.com

New Brand:

Castrol has introduced GTX CNG Engine Oil for vehicles in Pakistan.

One Free World:

Hotmail, Gmail, Facebook and Twitter are free. Many American companies like Webs and StumbleUpon are offering free internet domains. Besides submitting job applications, you can lodge free complains for fraudulent emails. American companies like Yahoo and Windows remain busy to offer new applications like web-TV. [www.daily-b-rich.webs.com]

PML (N) Rally in Lahore:

Mian Nawaz Sharif led the rally against electricity loadshedding. People are facing 10-12 hours loadshedding daily in Lahore.

Pollen Allergy:

It has increased in Islamabad up to 33594 points and people have started wearing masks. [More…31-Mar]

Proposal - Small Agency Awards:

Pakistan Advertising Association and The Concept Communication must introduce small agency awards and conference in Pakistan. [Abdul Khaliq Butt]

Readers Feedback:

Readers comment on news items at Facebook/Dailytenminutes.

Rental Power Projects Cancelled:

Supreme Court of Pakistan has cancelled rental power projects and ordered for trail of former ministers and secretaries. According to Transparency International Pakistan, Supreme Court has saved Rs.455 billion. Daily B-Rich appreciates Supreme Court of Pakistan.

See Sign Language:

Ehad Welfare Organization is a non-profit organization in Sialkot working for welfare of the deaf. President EWO, Rajab Ali Shah has initiated “See Sign Language” awareness campaign. He said that it is very important for everyone to learn and apply sign language in daily life. He said road accidents can also be minimized if NH&MP financially supports SSL campaign. Daily 10 Minutes requests NH&MP to make a short documentary on Sign Language and upload at websites of media and schools.

Sheikhul Hind Seminar:

It was held at Convention Center in Islamabad. Moulana Fazalur Rehman, Babar Awan, Raja Zafarul haq and Moulana Muhammad Khan Sherani addressed to general public.

Social Media:

In the past five years, social media has changed the world. We have become publishers, video-production houses and technology incubators. An individual with a blog could be as influential as a New York Times journalist. One person could shake the foundation of a major brand with a video posted on YouTube. Peer reviews of products could become more effective than advertising. [Phil Johnson]

Threat by Jamat-e-Islami:

Ameer JI, Syed Munawar Hasan said that Jamat-e-Islami will halt NATO supply if Government of Pakistan approves.