An expert in online privacy has drawn attention to the five dangers of sharing information on social networking site Facebook.

Joan Goodchild, senior editor of CSO (Chief Security Officer) Online, claims marketing efforts by the company often results in a compromise on account holders’ privacy, reports CBS News.

Goodchild noted five risks of using Facebook on ‘The Early Show on Saturday Morning.’ They are:

1. Your information is being shared with third parties

2. Privacy settings revert to a less safe default mode after each redesign

3. Facebook ads may contain malware

4. Your real friends unknowingly make you vulnerable

5. Scammers are creating fake profiles

Earlier this week, 15 privacy and consumer protection organizations filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, alleging that the site manipulates privacy settings to make users personal information available for commercial use.

The Supreme Court on Friday backed billionaire Mukesh Ambani in a gas pricing dispute with his younger brother Anil -- a ruling that could have far-reaching implications on energy policy for Asia's third-largest economy.

WHAT DOES THE VERDICT MEAN?

It gives the government control over pricing and marketing of a politically sensitive resource. The state-set price of $4.2 per million metric British thermal unit (mmBtu) will be binding. The price is unlikely to rise or fall because of the ruling.

For Mukesh Ambani-controlled Reliance Industries (RELIANCE.NS : 1032.8 +24.95), India's most valuable listed company, it will mean billions of dollars in potential profits on gas sales from the Krishna Godavari basin off the east coast, which it operates. More...

Life HAND BOOK 2010

Health:
1.       Drink plenty of water.
2.       Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3.       Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is  manufactured in plants.
4.       Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
5.       Make time to practice meditation, yoga, and prayer.
6.       Play more games.
7.       Read more books than you did in 2009.
8.       Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
9.       Sleep for 7 hours.
10.     Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day.. And while you walk, smile.
 
Personality:
11.    Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12.    Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.More...

Little Chintu came into the kitchen where his mother was making dinner.

His birthday was coming up and he thought this was a good time to tell  his mother what he wanted.

 Mom, I want a Cycle for my birthday.  Little Chintu was a bit of a troublemaker.

He had gotten into trouble at school and at home.  Chintu's mother asked him if he thought he deserved to get a Cycle for  his birthday.  Little Chintu, of course, thought he did.More...

BEIJING: China will bring to an end anonymous online comments and "harmful information" on the Internet would be monitored, an official said.

Wang Chen, director of the State Council Information Office, said China would strengthen its monitoring on "harmful information" on the Internet in an attempt to prevent "overseas hostile forces from infiltrating through the Internet", China Daily reported on Tuesday. More...

Tiger Woods [ Images ] seems to have finally realized his marriage is over.

The scandal-ridden golfer, who cheated on wife Elin Nordegren [ Images ] with dozens of different women, recently met with divorce lawyer Jeff Fisher.

Fisher is the same attorney who represented golf god Greg Norman in his split from his first wife Laura.

According to sources, Tiger and Elin - who is currently in her native, Sweden, with the couple's two young children - are set to come face to face later this month for a divorce showdown.More...

Things we miss/wish in life

1. **5 minutes ago you were traveling to office at 80 mph
in your brand new car.
Now you are traveling to hospital at double the speed in
an ambulance.

You wish there was 'undo (ctrl + Z)' in life!
 

2.**You are already late, and your key is missing.

You wish there was 'find tool (ctrl+F)' in life!More...

Have a history teacher explain this----- if they can.

Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.
John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.

Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.
John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960. More...

Note: CCHAI  refers to Credit Card Holders association of India

Have you ever used the credit card and purchased any durable items like TV, Refrigerator, Washing Machine, Computer etc.,? Have you verified your credit card statements if you have opted for revolving credit by paying 5% of the outstanding? What will be the result? One Lady bought a Washing for Rs.18,000/- and paid the Bill through credit card in November 2004 and was paying minimum payment due amount like Rs,1000/-, Rs.1200/-, Rs.1400/- EVERY MONTH. The total amount paid till April 2007 comes to Rs.38,740/-. What would the balance as on date? The present outstanding balance in May 2007 is 48,000/-. The total amount Payable for the washing machine comes to Rs.86,740/-. These figures are not imaginary. These figures are from the monthly statement of the Bank. This is only an example as to how these credit card companies are looting the ignorant and honorable card holder by coercion and intimidation. This is not an isolated case. There are lakhs of similar cases in the country.. More...

[1] Regular naps prevent old age, especially if you take them while driving.
 
[2] Having one child makes you a parent; having two you are a referee.
 
[3] Marriage is a relationship in which one person is always right and the other is the husband!
 
[4] I believe we should all pay our tax with a smile. I tried - but they wanted cash.
 
[5] A child's greatest period of growth is the month after you've purchased new school uniforms.
 
[6] Don't feel bad. A lot of people have no talent.More...