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Here are blog piece of Ansar Abbasi column where he expressed his views on Sethi & PML-N.
Jobless plus Hopeless
An interesting thing one executive said was that there is no shame in work, but there's plenty of shame in waiting for charity.
The Ultimate Currency War
After the 2008 financial crisis, the liquidity trap induced policymakers to venture in unconventional endeavors. On the fiscal front, much has been discussed regarding the effectiveness of fiscal policy to pull developed countries out of the sluggish recovery.
Not giving Gold Medals in KU Annual convocation 2011 -A very good Decision
Its a very good decision by KU Administration to not giving gold medals to the position holders because everyone knows how they got positions in their respective discipline. Karachi University administration said that due to unavailability of sponsors we are unable to give gold medals to position holders.The main cause behind no interest of sponsors in giving sponsorship for gold medal might be they knows about checking system in KU.They have seen that what KU's gold medalist do in market after passing out.
A mighty question mark on PML-N " Merit Laptop Scheme"
All Pakistan knows better that what is the main motive behind these "SASTI ROTI" and "MERIT LAPTOPS" schemes.Just "1" vote from every individuals.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Ansar Abbasi criticizes CM Punjab Najam Sethi & PML-N
Here are blog piece of Ansar Abbasi column where he expressed his views on Sethi & PML-N.
Aisam-ul-Haq & Julien Rojer have won Miami Doubles Championship
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Report by ESPN PAKISTAN MIAMI: Pakistani tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq has won Miami Doubles Championship with his Dutch partner Julien in the United States, SAMAA reports. Aisam-ul-Haq and his Dutch partner Julien Roger defeated their Polish opponents in doubles events with straight sets and sealed victory in the Championship by 6-4 and 6-1. Pakistani tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq has once again proven that he is an excellent player and can compete and defeat anyone at any global event. The fans have received this news of Aisam-ul-Haq’s victory with great pride and joy while hoping of many more victories from him in future |
aved Sheikh’s son Shehzad Sheikh has married Hina Mir on 28th December
One of the Legendary actor of Pakistani film industry, Javed Sheikh’s son Shehzad Sheikh has married Hina Mir on 28th December. The wedding pictures of Shehzad Sheikh and Hina Mir wedding ceremony are now available at different social networking sites, where people are sharing their comments upon them.
Shehzad Sheikh got married with Hina Mir in December 2012, Javed Sheikh’s first marriage was done with Zinat Mangi, with whom he was blessed with a son and a daughter. Shehzad Sheikh is the son of Javed Sheikh and Zeenat Mangi.
Several Pakistani celebrities were there to attend the marriage ceremony of Shehzad Sheikh and Hina Mir. The people from political parties, entertainment and showbiz industry of Pakistan were gathered there to send their greetings for newly married couple. Previously the daughter of Javed Sheikh, Momal Sheikh’s marriage was held in the same year with Nadir, and several celebrities and so called people from the drama and film industry of Pakistan were attending their wedding ceremony.
7 Countries with Most Solar Power Usage
The concept of solar power has been around for some time, but it’s
never been considered a practical means for satisfying the world’s
energy needs. But as better methods for capturing and converting the
sun’s rays into usable energy are developed, solar power is becoming
widely adopted across many countries. Here’s a look at a few countries
making the most use of solar power.
Germany maintains a strong commitment to using renewable energy sources. The country has a hefty goal of converting entirely to renewable energy sources by the year 2050.
There are a couple of reasons for Spain’s significant decrease in solar energy capacity installation. First, the economic crisis led to a decrease in energy demand. Spain also experienced some delays thanks to a complex government subsidy program. In 2010, Spain maintained approximately 10 percent of global installed capacity share. About 10 percent of the country’s energy comes from solar power, two percent higher than the average for most countries.
Estimates show that Japan has a strong future in solar energy, thanks to a high level of consumer interest
in renewable energy—particularly, solar power. In 2010, Japan installed
990 megawatts of solar energy capacity. But in March 2011, the
Fukushima disaster halted the country’s progress.
The Fukushima disaster was a chain of events that began with an earthquake and caused a nearly 50-foot tsunami. The tsunami disabled the power supply and cooled three Fukushima Daiichi reactors, practically melting all three cores within three days. Naturally, this devastating event threw a wrench into the country’s energy plans.
The U.S. has a couple of things going for it in terms of solar energy. First, the cap on the federal solar tax credit was lifted in 2009, opening the door for potential savings from Uncle Sam. And the market for residential solar panels is still showing strong growth, in spite of the country’s fragile economic state and recent recession. In fact, the market for residential solar panels increased 37 percent between 2008 and 2009, and doubled in the year 2009 alone.
Currently, solar energy comprises only one percent of the country’s total energy consumption. California maintains about 60 percent of the U.S.’s total solar energy installations, but states such as New Jersey are rapidly catching up thanks to state-level incentives driving interest.
Interestingly, one of the challenges faced by the Czech Republic with solar energy is that there’s not as much sun as in countries such as Spain and Italy. However, the cost of buying land in the Czech Republic is cheaper, which offsets the lack of ample sunshine.
When you look at the statistics another way, the Czech Republic’s use of solar energy becomes even more intriguing. The country installed more solar energy capacity per capita in 2009 than any other country—with the exception of the top solar-power player, Germany.
Estimates say Belgium’s solar energy use should maintain a slow but steady growth. Belgium is expected to install approximately 200 to 300 megawatts of solar energy capacity per year. Among European countries, Belgium is the only one that successfully utilizes Green Certificates, a tool which encourages the use of environmentally friendly energy alternatives. Belgium also participated in the European Solar Solidarity initiative, which raised awareness for solar energy with innovative, dancing solar flower exhibits.
With solar energy capacity increasing all over the world, consumers can expect to see a broader range of options among solar panels for home use. Solar panels and other mechanisms for capturing the sun’s energy are becoming more efficient and more readily available to consumers as an affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional power sources, such as electricity.
Germany: The World Leader in Solar Energy
Germany is considered the world leader in solar energy, as the country currently uses vastly more solar power than any other country. In fact, in 2009, Germany installed 3,806 megawatts of solar energy capacity—nearly eight times the amount installed by the U.S. in the same year. In 2010, Germany remained the leader of the pack, installing even more solar energy capacity—17,193 megawatts, or 43 percent of the world’s total installation for the year.Germany maintains a strong commitment to using renewable energy sources. The country has a hefty goal of converting entirely to renewable energy sources by the year 2050.
Spain: Once the World Leader, Now Second in Line
Spain is also demonstrating its commitment to alternative energy sources, although it doesn’t come close to the same amount of solar energy capacity installed by Germany in recent years. In 2008, however, Spain led the pack by installing 2,605 megawatts but this figure dropped dramatically to just 69 megawatts in 2009.There are a couple of reasons for Spain’s significant decrease in solar energy capacity installation. First, the economic crisis led to a decrease in energy demand. Spain also experienced some delays thanks to a complex government subsidy program. In 2010, Spain maintained approximately 10 percent of global installed capacity share. About 10 percent of the country’s energy comes from solar power, two percent higher than the average for most countries.
Italy: Closing in on Spain
While Spain once lost its first place spot in solar energy installation, Italy is now closing in on Spain for second place in the solar energy race. Currently, nine percent of Italy’s energy comes from solar power, recently surpassing Japan to take over third place. At the end of 2010, Italy had 2.3 gigawatts of solar energy connected to the power grid.Japan: Still Holding Strong
Image by Official U.S. Navy Imagery
The Fukushima disaster was a chain of events that began with an earthquake and caused a nearly 50-foot tsunami. The tsunami disabled the power supply and cooled three Fukushima Daiichi reactors, practically melting all three cores within three days. Naturally, this devastating event threw a wrench into the country’s energy plans.
United States: High Energy Costs Drive Consumer Interest
While the U.S. hasn’t been a leader in solar energy consumption or capacity installation in recent years, that could soon change. That’s because the country’s economic crisis is driving consumer interest in renewable energy sources, which are both environmentally friendly and cost-effective over the long-term outlook.The U.S. has a couple of things going for it in terms of solar energy. First, the cap on the federal solar tax credit was lifted in 2009, opening the door for potential savings from Uncle Sam. And the market for residential solar panels is still showing strong growth, in spite of the country’s fragile economic state and recent recession. In fact, the market for residential solar panels increased 37 percent between 2008 and 2009, and doubled in the year 2009 alone.
Currently, solar energy comprises only one percent of the country’s total energy consumption. California maintains about 60 percent of the U.S.’s total solar energy installations, but states such as New Jersey are rapidly catching up thanks to state-level incentives driving interest.
Czech Republic: Out of Nowhere Interest in Solar Power
Solar energy is rapidly growing in popularity in the Czech Republic. Despite the economic struggles facing many countries throughout the world, the Czech Republic actually has one of the strongest economies in today’s market. The pace of the country’s solar power installation has been holding steady and increasing since 2007.Interestingly, one of the challenges faced by the Czech Republic with solar energy is that there’s not as much sun as in countries such as Spain and Italy. However, the cost of buying land in the Czech Republic is cheaper, which offsets the lack of ample sunshine.
When you look at the statistics another way, the Czech Republic’s use of solar energy becomes even more intriguing. The country installed more solar energy capacity per capita in 2009 than any other country—with the exception of the top solar-power player, Germany.
Belgium: Unexpected Incentives Prompt Solar Energy Growth
Belgium’s growth in the solar energy department came as a bit of a surprise around 2009. The country’s growth in solar energy installation was due in part to a national tax rebate program for residential solar power installations. This resulted in the installation of about 800 megawatts in solar energy capacity in 2010.Estimates say Belgium’s solar energy use should maintain a slow but steady growth. Belgium is expected to install approximately 200 to 300 megawatts of solar energy capacity per year. Among European countries, Belgium is the only one that successfully utilizes Green Certificates, a tool which encourages the use of environmentally friendly energy alternatives. Belgium also participated in the European Solar Solidarity initiative, which raised awareness for solar energy with innovative, dancing solar flower exhibits.
With solar energy capacity increasing all over the world, consumers can expect to see a broader range of options among solar panels for home use. Solar panels and other mechanisms for capturing the sun’s energy are becoming more efficient and more readily available to consumers as an affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional power sources, such as electricity.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Scotland v Pakistan ODI tickets go on sale
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| Pakistan will be looking to find form heading into the Champions Trophy in June |
Single adult ticket prices are set at £34, with concessions for young and old as well as deals for school and club groups. Both games will be played at Grange Cricket Club Ground in Edinburgh, starting at 09:45 GMT, 10:45 local time.
Ticket prices for each match are as follows :
Adults – £34
Concessions
Over 60s – £27
Under 16s – £27
Students – £27
School/Club group discounts
2 Adults + 8 Children – £100
3 Adults + 12 Children – £150
4 Adults + 16 Children – £200
Please note that with each ticket purchased, fans will be entitled to the following benefits:
- Free membership to Cricket Scotland for 2013
- Bi-Monthly newsletter direct to your inbox from Cricket Scotland featuring the latest on upcoming matches, news, events and exclusive messages from the Scottish Players
- 15% off all Kalli Cricket Scotland Merchandise
- Electronic copy of the 2013 Cricket Scotland Annual Report direct to your inbox upon publishing
- 3 months’ Subscription to ‘All Out Cricket’ Magazine (delivered to your home each month. Worth £24) for the first 1,000 members only
- 15% discount off The Cricket Paper delivered to your inbox
- 10% discount off travel and accommodation booked through Superbreak
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Caretaker CM Punjab Najam Sethi views on Imran Khan
Former Geo (Jew) News program "Aapas ki Baat" host & Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Najam Sethi 's views on Quaid e Tehreek e Insaf Janab Imran Khan Bhai & on PTI.
