The cyber world consists of not just the internet but also mobile phones. All computer related paraphernalia combine to make up this universe. The joy of discovery and learning is accelerated by the net and those who are well-versed in this field find life interesting …yet complicated. Netizens need to watch out for dangers which are mostly hidden. The brunt of this is borne by women and children.
Keep you mobile phones to yourself . There can be situations when a stranger asks for your phone pleading that their phones has run out of its charge. You will be liable for any illegal activity which the third party does which can be for instance that of giving missed calls.
A major problem facing us is the advent of cyberstalkers who use keyloggers, malicious mobile codes, Trojans and tracking cookies to catch hold of a suitable victim. The stalkers make the victim believe that they are genuinely interested in them so as to either induct them into prostitution, or to con them out of their money. They are also instrumental in trapping children and can shadow them for a long time, slowly manipulating the child to do their bidding.
Cyberstalkers can be psychotic spouses, ex-lovers. The stalkers can get their hands on your personal information through hacking. These photos of individuals taken from your mail or social networking sites are morphed and posted on various porn sites along with contact details. Women may find that they have a problem on their hands with strangers knocking on their door. Voyeurism is also a major problem especially with cameras such as up-skirt cameras being used to take pictures and videos of women. Cyber criminals can get control over others’ systems. You may think that your webcam is off. But watch out. These videos can also be posted on various sites.
The relationships formed on the various chat groups and social networking sites like orkut, facebook etc. cannot be called stable or genuine because the person whom you trust or may think to be a handsome young man can be a drug addict and a sixty year old imposter.
There are unscrupulous entities who use children who access the net to undertake drug peddling and other illegal activities by getting them addicted to pornography. This leads to perversion of the child’s mind, disinterest in studies, truanting and can end in suicide. There are sick individuals who enjoy child pornography but let it be made clear that accessing or viewing such material on the net is a crime so is its circulation and distribution. Children were kept shielded in the olden days as distribution was not possible so easily. But today the internet with its peer-to-peer file sharing facilities has become a social menace. Even if an adult site says ’18 years only’, if you click the ‘yes’ button or opt for trial packages access to its explicit content is gained.
The internet can be a dangerous place. But here are some tips to steer clear of some dangers:
Ø If a website has installed a tracking program or spyware onto your computer, have your computer checked for spyware. Use a free spyware cleaning program, such as Lavasoft or Spybot SD.
Ø Use child –friendly sites like ask.com which have less chances of adult content popping up.
Ø Use antivirus software and firewalls keep them update.
Ø Keep your operating system up to date.
Ø Don’t open e mail or attachments from unknown sources.
Ø Re evaluate your security on a regular basis.
Ø Do not reveal personal information .
Ø Do not post information about your friends and relatives as you may put them at risk.
Ø Do not click on any link listed in the email message.
Ø Porn sites have domain names marked with XXX should not be accessed.
The following precautions must be ensured to prevent mobile used cyber crimes:-
Ø Do not send obscene messages & it is illegal to have obscene snaps/videos on your mobile.
Ø Do not give your phone to strangers.
Ø Do not click photos on mobile cameras without permission from the person shot. It is punishable to do so.
Ø Do not give any personal information to strangers.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Surya Namaskaram
This is one of by best physical exercise to start the day with . I enjoy doing these postures with breathing in each step.
The term Surya Namaskaaram means ‘salutation to Sun’. Surya Namaskaaram is an exercise sequence, which has both the physical and the spiritual aspects. On the physical side, it involves a series of aasanas or yogic postures, which provide the body with a most complete exercise. Virtually all the parts of the body, including the thoracic and abdominal organs, are exercised and rejuvenated with vitality. Spiritually, the Surya Namaskaaram is method of propitiating the Sun-god and enjoying his blessings. These include faster progress in meditation, a sharp intellect, a sound health, and acquisition of spiritual wisdom. Surya Namaskaaram consists of three important elements each of which needs to be carefully attended to for maximum possible benefits. If proper attention is not given to detail, the results may not be attained in full.
1. Aasanas or bodily postures: Surya Namaskaaram is an exercise sequence involving twelve different body postures, as if to signify the twelve signs of the zodiac through which passage of the Sun results in the formation of twelve months of a year. This exercise involves six postures, which proceed in one direction, and another six, which mark the return to the original position. It is virtually equivalent to the Sun traversing six signs of the zodiac to give rise to one ‘ayana’ of six months and returning through another six signs to give rise to another ayana, thus constituting the Uttaraayana (the northerly course ) and the Dakshinaayana ( the southerly course). The completion of a cycle of Uttaraayana and Dakshinaayana brings the Sun back to its original position from where the next solar cycle starts. Even as the apparent movement of the Sun through the zodiac is of importance to astrologers, so also is the practice of the Surya Namaskaaram to them.
2. Breathing: Yogic practices lay great stress on regulation of breathing which helps the yogi to gain control over the life force within the body as well as outside. Synchronization of breathing with physical postures is thus an important constituent of the practice of Hatha yoga. In Surya Namaskaaram the different postures when correctly practiced appear rhythmical, one naturally leading to the other. The sequence of breathing, consisting of inhalation, exhalation or retention, has also been advocated as it would most naturally be during the various postures. It requires some extra attention in the beginning to be able to synchronies the breathing with the physical posture. With practice, the sequence of posture and breathing would get integrated and appear natural. Obviously, the best results from the practice of Surya Namaskaaram can only be expected when the posture and the breath proceed in harmony.
Enjoy doing this great exercise !! i have just started!!
The term Surya Namaskaaram means ‘salutation to Sun’. Surya Namaskaaram is an exercise sequence, which has both the physical and the spiritual aspects. On the physical side, it involves a series of aasanas or yogic postures, which provide the body with a most complete exercise. Virtually all the parts of the body, including the thoracic and abdominal organs, are exercised and rejuvenated with vitality. Spiritually, the Surya Namaskaaram is method of propitiating the Sun-god and enjoying his blessings. These include faster progress in meditation, a sharp intellect, a sound health, and acquisition of spiritual wisdom. Surya Namaskaaram consists of three important elements each of which needs to be carefully attended to for maximum possible benefits. If proper attention is not given to detail, the results may not be attained in full.
1. Aasanas or bodily postures: Surya Namaskaaram is an exercise sequence involving twelve different body postures, as if to signify the twelve signs of the zodiac through which passage of the Sun results in the formation of twelve months of a year. This exercise involves six postures, which proceed in one direction, and another six, which mark the return to the original position. It is virtually equivalent to the Sun traversing six signs of the zodiac to give rise to one ‘ayana’ of six months and returning through another six signs to give rise to another ayana, thus constituting the Uttaraayana (the northerly course ) and the Dakshinaayana ( the southerly course). The completion of a cycle of Uttaraayana and Dakshinaayana brings the Sun back to its original position from where the next solar cycle starts. Even as the apparent movement of the Sun through the zodiac is of importance to astrologers, so also is the practice of the Surya Namaskaaram to them.
2. Breathing: Yogic practices lay great stress on regulation of breathing which helps the yogi to gain control over the life force within the body as well as outside. Synchronization of breathing with physical postures is thus an important constituent of the practice of Hatha yoga. In Surya Namaskaaram the different postures when correctly practiced appear rhythmical, one naturally leading to the other. The sequence of breathing, consisting of inhalation, exhalation or retention, has also been advocated as it would most naturally be during the various postures. It requires some extra attention in the beginning to be able to synchronies the breathing with the physical posture. With practice, the sequence of posture and breathing would get integrated and appear natural. Obviously, the best results from the practice of Surya Namaskaaram can only be expected when the posture and the breath proceed in harmony.
Enjoy doing this great exercise !! i have just started!!
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