How evil a thing is inflation?

It is true that in times of general rise in the price level, if all groups of prices, such as agricultural prices, industrial prices, prices of minerals, wages, rent and profit rise in the same direction and by the same extent, there will be no net effect on any section of people in the community. For example, if the prices of goods and services, which a worker buys rises by 50 per cent and if the wage of the worker also rises by 50 per cent then there is no change in the real income of the worker, ie., his standard of living will remain constant. However, in practice, all prices do not move in same direction and by same percentage. Hence, some classes of people in the community are affected by inflation more favorably than others. This is explained as follows:

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How secure is your DSL modem/router?

So, you think you're doing a pretty good job in terms of computer security on your home PC? You've kept your computer fully patched against the latest vulnerabilities? You've ensured that your PC is running the latest-and-greatest anti-virus updates?

Good for you.

Now, how about your router?

My suspicion is that the typical computer user doesn't give a second thought about whether their router could be harbouring a security threat, imagining that the devices don't need to be treated with suspicion.

But if you think that, you're quite wrong. Read full article here

Mitigating Risk - Why Sticking with Windows XP is a Bad Idea - IDC

This IDC white paper discusses why remaining with Windows XP is no longer a good business decision.

This IDC white paper discusses the benefits associated with a move from Windows XP to Windows 7 and presents a case for the many reasons why remaining with Windows XP is no longer a good business decision. Costs tend to soar when older products are used beyond their intended lifecycle, and IDC research has clearly confirmed that trend.

Download it form here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=29883

Petition to stop inciting hate in Maldives.

We are calling upon Mr.Nasheed, the leader of Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) to stop actions which has caused unprecedented divide and hatred among the people of Maldives. After resigning on live television on the 7th of February 2012, ex-president Nasheed, after 24 hours of his resignation then claimed he was forced to resign under duress, yet has failed to prove or take the matters to the courts. Instead he has gathered his supporters to the streets, incited hatred among people and has continued to organize street protests and encourages acts of terror. We urge Mr.Nasheed to stop calling out for civil disobedience and stop encouraging the break of law.

We condemn the acts of violence and arson, which are being committed by MDP and its supporters. We are urging all political parties in the Maldives to find a peaceful resolution to the current situation through civil decorum, without the call for violence and within democratic means. Stop further riots and civil disobedience acts by MDP. We are calling upon all Leaders to intervene in MDP’s terrorism and urge to stop their actions….

To read full details and sign the petition kindly follow this link: http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Stop_the_inciting_hate_in_Maldives/?cvGgUcb

Maldives president quits

The president of the Maldives has resigned, after clashes in the capital, Male, between soldiers and police who sided with anti-government protesters.

Mohamed Nasheed confirmed his resignation on Tuesday in a nationwide broadcast after police seized control of the state television station.

"It will be better for the country in the current situation if I resign. I don't want to run the country with an iron fist. I am resigning," Nasheed said.

A statement issued by the president's office on Tuesday called for people to remain calm.

"The government of Maldives together with all state institutions will work to ensure peace and stability in Male," it said. Read more at http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2012/02/20122765334806442.html

I do not believe that we are in a situation of crisis here in the Maldives though…It was a peaceful power shift for the good of the nation and its people.