tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958334002476382372012-02-16T15:35:57.437+05:30A new perspective on media, the market, creativity, the bottom line and the world, dedicated to media folk, humanitarian workers and all who strive for excellence. To the world, from Sri Lanka and Dubai.Ranjit J Pererahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02709805936022516057noreply@blogger.comBlogger651100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595833400247638237.post-15323432713785264592011-10-28T09:59:00.000+05:302011-10-28T10:16:25.905+05:30

As Queen Elizabeth II opened the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth, Australia amid a heavy security clampdown Friday, Her Majesty would no doubt have been happy that the multilateral organisation is still an extension of ‘Old Blighty’ and not yet a part of the New World. Immigrants who ventured across the Atlantic in search of green pastures are today increasingly

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An analysis of notices published by the UN Panel of Experts (POE) calling for submissions and email correspondence this writer has had with the Panel show that the Panel has effectively denied the citizens of Sri Lanka an opportunity to be heard by the Panel. The POE has surreptitiously given more time for detractors of the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) by publishing on scribd.com a notice

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It has been my long held view that the media in Sri Lanka should be regulated. Some very interesting conversations since yesterday with @groundviews, @NalakaG and @sittingnut have made me want to contribute more fully to this debate even though I realize I'm swimming against a strong tide. History Let me very briefly outline the history of media in Sri Lanka. Print media is believed to have

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Today's shock announcement that Microsoft has paid US$ 8.5 Billion and bought Skype has many wondering about what the outcome would be. That MS paid in cash has been reported on one news outlet as a snubbing of the banks. Skype has been popular not only as a social video chat platform but as a communications platform for small and medium enterprises (SME). If any major changes are brought about

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I was saddened to read about the man who jumped to his death from the 147th floor of the Burj Khalifa and landed on the 108th floor apparently following a dispute with his company. Suicide is a result of depression. Could a computer application deter a person from suicide? I'd like to think its worth a try. For those with the knowledge and resources here's the concept. A computer application

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Everyone's into it. Everyone's after it. Its the panacea for marketers, marketing communications specialists and the hoil polloi to emerge from the economic recession. Many believe it is redefining the media landscape around the world. What is it? Social Media of course. Updating my blog after a three-month lapse, I thought I'd share with you a suggested answer to a question on many minds

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Happy New Year! May the New Year be one where sanity prevails; greed and economic recession take a back seat; and one where you receive as much respect as you give. May it bring you prosperity, happiness and peace of mind. Some of you might remember my earlier posts regarding gold. This story appeared in yesterday's Gulf News. "The first few months of 2010 could very well be your last chance to

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Many powerful critics of Sri Lanka were friends till recently. As the country moved decisively to defeat the rebels in the north and east of the country, it has faced increasing pressure from some western countries where significant populations of Sri Lankan Tamils are domiciled, and from human rights activists. In a recent interview, Sri Lanka's new ambassador at the UN Dr. Palitha Kohona said

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It’s hard to believe now, but not long ago economists were congratulating themselves over the success of their field. Those successes — or so they believed — were both theoretical and practical, leading to a golden era for the profession. On the theoretical side, they thought that they had resolved their internal disputes. Thus, in a 2008 paper titled “The State of Macro” (that is, macroeconomics

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Salman Khan visits the Dubai Centre for Special Needs Dubai's largest special needs centre could shut down unless it urgently raises funds, the emirate's daily tabloid 7 Days reported Thursday. Quoting a school official, the report said that the Dubai Special Needs Centre which had been severely hit by the economic downturn would need new donors to keep it going. The emirate which has

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A rather strong statement indeed. The global economic crisis and the accompanying credit crunch have not only focused more attention on bankers but evoked strong and caustic comments from people who would normally be weighing every word before saying it.According to India's leading business daily, The Business Standard, AirAsia Bhd’s Tony Fernandes has said that the biggest threat to the global

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Dubai's first low-cost airline took to the skies on June 1, 2009 with its first commercial flight to the Lebanese capital of Beirut. Underscoring Dubai's position as a regional hub, it continued with inaugural flights to Amman, Damascus and Alexandria in the following days.Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai said: "This region is very dependant on air transport. It is a great

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I typed www.google.com on IE, and lo and behold, BING opens up. Try it for yourself.

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Its an international brand using 'raw meat' to promote their new brand of 'meat-scented' perfume. No blue waters, no sleek yacht, no romance. Only a stripped down version of Britain's famous talent judge.No doubt everyone's going to be watching whether this is going to be a 'hot' sell or another marketing disaster.Its in the Guardian ...

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A stirring call for deeper integration among GCC states and particularly between the UAE and Saudi Arabia - the two largest economies of the Gulf - was jointly issued Tuesday, by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) according to a media release issued by the DIFC. A consolidated approach between the nations of the Gulf will allow

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Looking back in time it is difficult to imagine the times when I sported a mop top and successfully braved a frenzied mob at one of Colombo's cinemas to watch 'A Hard Day's Night' and 'Help'. Reading this story of the seeming immortality of Beatlemania in today's 7 DAYS, I could not help but hark back to Paul McCartney's recent dedication to his late wife Linda and remember my favourite song,

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Latest reports from London show more gloom is in store for Britishers as the Chancellor of the Exchequer, readies his red box to reveal tough measures to face what the IMF is expected to say are going to be even tougher times for the Queen's subjects ensuring more entertainment for customers of one restaurant in London.

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The G20 Summit in London earlier this month was closely followed by huge audience around the world. There was hardly any doubt about the reason for the keen interest: Would the leaders of the top twenty economies in the world come up with answers to the unprecedented global economic crisis? A programme aired by CNN looks at how the media geared themselves and covered the huge event. International

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Wannabe British singer Susan Boyle is hardly wannabe. She certainly can sing! And with a little help from our wired world and YouTube, she's an instant celebrity. Her performance though, underscores the point that if you're good at what you do and believe in yourself, all you need is courage. Awesome! GuardianUK: Susan Boyle's Britain's Got Talent performance a hit for ITV website

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Gone are the days when economic pundits lectured to us in language you and I didn't understand about fiscal policies and macroeconomic pressures. There was nothing we could do about it. We had to accept whatever they said, and hope that it was right. Those days are gone though. Nowadays they are more serious about finding out whether anyone has got his knickers in a twist. The funny thing is,

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Sri Lanka Cricket today publicly showered its gratitude to Mehar Mohammad Khalil, the driver of the bus whose timely action saved the Sri Lanka Cricket Team and averted a catastrophe in Lahore last month. A veteran driver whose services had been used to drive important guests around Pakistan, Khalil had the ultimate test of his nerves and his character when gunmen opened fire on the bus driven by

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The current wet weather in Dubai has been accompanied by bursts of strong winds which saw a huge digital print hanging from a prominent building on Sheikh Zayed Road Monday. It was later carefully taken down by workmen under the watchful eyes of the Dubai Police. The bad weather is expected to continue through Tuesday.Forecast from Weather UndergroundThese pictures of the torn digital print show

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The Worst Air Disaster Ever – Wired.com remembers the world's worst air disaster. Best Mind Mapping Software? - Lifehacker.com tries to find out the best way people do brainstorming. Hackers Deface Aussie Censorhip Board's Website – Another example that highlights the need for high security and constant vigilance. A Gorgeous, Curvy Hot Number … - Wired.com takes a look at the newest

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It was quite by chance that I watched Stephen Sackur interview Chris Costner Sizemore on BBC's Hardtalk today. Not having watched the film, it dawned on me that the lady's recollections were very similar to a book that I had read many years ago from my father's collection: The Three Faces of Eve. Not being too sure, I checked on the web and sure enough, it was Eve herself being interviewed. If

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Recent news reports of a decision by the Dubai Executive Council have had mixed reactions particularly on the blogs. But as Chris Pritchard writes in the Sydney Morning Herald, it makes good sense for international travelers to be sensitive to cultures and sensitivities in various countries. Marketers however, often believe that being bold is not just beautiful but makes for a healthy bottom line

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People the world over have been hard hit, many below the belt. The IMF predicts the worst is yet to come. Ben Bernanke says next year will be better. The President of the UAE has himself weighed-in to shore up confidence in the UAE and Dubai. In this article on the CiB website, Julie Blunt tells us what we should be doing to make ourselves recession-proof.

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The Kipp Report has generously used my comments on the current doom and gloom. It certainly brightened my day. Read it here.

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The attack on the Sri Lanka Cricket Team in Lahore has benumbed the international cricket world and underscored the importance of security for high profile sportspersons. The large haul of arms and ammunition showcased by the Pakistani police as having been abandoned by the attackers appears inconsistent with the fatalities and injuries reported. An inconsistency that we should all be thankful

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Its well worth the visit. A good night's family entertainment. Though the young performers make it look oh, so simple, it's a highly skilled performance that I intend going to see a second time.Check it out:http://www.festivalcentre.com/news_eventdetails.aspx?event=2&eid=137

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A few days back (Early February 2009) it seemed as though the Emirates Towers and the other buildings on Sheikh Zayed Road were simply rising out of the clouds. It was surreal.Check out these pictures.

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On a recent visit to Lamcy Plaza I was looking at some watches when my neice pointed out that the signboard had the name of the shop misspelt. Ever ready to do a favour, I quickly pointed out to the salesman at the counter that the letter 'U' was missing from the signboard. He quickly pointed to me saying, "Sir, that's you! We are missing you."A clever way of engaging the customer and

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The global financial crisis is taking a heavy toll on human resources. Sweeping job cuts across continents have become as much a lead for the media as ‘bleeding’ stories. The attacks in Mumbai dominated the headlines, but only as long as the drama unfolded, soon to be replaced by falling oil prices, record falls in the stock indices and of course, bailouts. Even the hijacking of one of the

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The pre-registration application for the Emirates Identity Card can now be downloaded in Arabic and English and completed offline. The website opens fast and contains instructions for Online Booking and Complaints and Suggestions. Pass on ...

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Some newscasters on international television channels were quick to point out that they would not be ‘calling’ the election until voting across the country had closed as it could deter voters in states where the polls close last, given that Americans across seven time zones are choosing their forty fourth president.Given the intense competition among the various media entities, that would be a

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We’ve read about it in the classics, in romantic novels and seen it happen in everyday life. But the way this woman said ‘yes’ is certainly unique. It’s rarely that you read about something in real life that seems like it was in the movies, so I’ll let you read the original story here. Enjoy!

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The founding fathers of the United States of America saw well into the future when they charted the course for the country. Thomas Jefferson the primary author of the Declaration of Independence who was also the President from 1801 to 1809, wrote a Decalogue of Canons for Observation in Practical Life, one of which was, “Never spend your money before you have it.”Many would no doubt argue that it

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The crisis with the American economy appears to have reached epidemic proportions. The next President of the United States of America will no doubt have his hands full, grappling with the crisis and leading the country in rebuilding the economy over the next four years or eight.But what is the American legacy? Obviously one of heavy metal. Here's a story from ABC News about how they built a

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'After a rip current swept the boy and his father out to sea Saturday, darkness fell, and the sound of rescue helicopters and boats grew faint until they were nonexistent.'CNN reports an amazing story of a father and his autistic son who were swept out to sea and their dramatic survival and rescue after 12 hours in the Atalantic Ocean. Read all about it here ...

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I firmly believe there is more good in human beings than bad. In a court of law an accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Often though, the media report events in a manner that could permanently damage the lives of those accused, irrespective of their innocence or guilt. In the UAE, I find the identity of the accused is safeguarded by some newspapers using only the initials of the

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I have little interest in most of the trivia that are circulated by friends and colleagues and end up in my inbox. Occasionally though, I must admit there are gems. Here's one that I received today which I guess would be appreciated by many, but particularly those in the media and humanitarian sectors. Thanks Charika.***A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up

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Heavy monsoonal rains have triggered a humanitarian crisis in south asia. India is so far the worst hit with at least 2 million people reportedly displaced. Television reports showed Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh speaking to journalists following an aerial survey of flood affected regions with Congress Party President Sonia Gandhi. The floods are reported to be India's worst in half a

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Etihad Airlines will be made the main codeshare partner of SriLankan Airlines, Lanka Business Online reported today. Read all about it here ...

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Is the competition in the mainstream media worldwide causing a drop in standards? I’m beginning to think so. Look at the coverage of some recent events.Georgia vs. Russia. Who invaded and who acted in self defence? Many TV reports carried voice-cuts from persons identified as victims. Local officials and persons with authority in the regions were conspicuously absent. It is however possible that

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The UAE Web Awards Committee has extended the deadline for entries till 30th September 2008. An announcement posted on its website states, ‘Due to a large number of requests to extend the period of web submissions because of Summer Holidays and Month of Ramdan Al Moubarak, the UAE Web Awards Committee decided to extend the registration date till 30th September 2008’.

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The four-day war between Georgian and Russian forces has highlighted the challenges faced by the media as well as the great influence the media has in shaping world events. Unfortunately, the way the world events are shaping, human beings may no longer be relevant.On August 8th as the world was excited about the opening of the Olympic Games in Beijing came the breaking news about Georgia; the

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A Sri Lankan court has ruled that text messages from mobile phones are admissible as evidence in court cases according to a report in the local Sunday Times.Although the case relates to a money transaction the newspaper has speculated on the possibility of the ruling having a long-term effect on court cases arising from broken relationships. Anyone know of any such situation around the world?

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Stretchline Holdings, part of MAS Holdings Group, is taking Sri Lanka into the international limelight, as two of its innovations have been instrumental in the development of the world’s fastest swimsuit -- the Speedo LZR Racer. This cutting edge creation is all about reducing drag in the water, and the key to the success of the suit are two very unique products developed solely by Stretchline --

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China staged the world's most glittering and glamourous spectacle to open the 29th Olympic Games in Beijing, Friday night. The show involved an excellent blend of high-tech digital displays, pyrotechnics and logistics with the grace and precision of the country's most famous gymnasts to an audience of nearly one hundred thousand people at the purpose-built Birds Nest Olympic Stadium in the

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