Facebooking...

“Thieves robbed homes based on Facebook(FB), Social media sites”, reads the headline of a news report published on WMUR website of the state of New Hampshire – USA on 9 September 2010. This article outlined several cases of robberies where goods worth of about $200,000 were stolen from different houses based on the FB status updates which conveyed the necessary information...

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A bad experience in ADK

ADK HOSPITAL - MALDIVES Obviously it is very common to have undergone frustration and discomfort in receiving services from the two major hospitals in Male’- ADK and IGMH. For years, I have chosen ADK over IGMH for the reasons that it is located in the proximity of my living area and it ‘seems’ that it provides a less ‘burdening’, smooth and a fast service than IGMH. But...

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A disturbing service or a business

Riding motor-bikes, having fun in the park, walks and hikes are common outdoor activities we do with our kids to sooth them, though there are not enough outdoor parks in Male’. Like many others, I use to do them too. Obviously the most common outdoor parks or places suitable for kids in Male’ are Artificial beach and the children’s park in Henveyru. But taking my kid to any of these places sometimes makes her fussy and I have to end up in an...

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Maldives Land and Survey Authority

How do you define ‘land’ (Goathi)? What is the concept of a land owner? What rights and to what extent do you expect to enjoy these rights within the boundary of your land? Why does continuous rain of 6-8 hours create mini-pools on many major roads of Male’? Why do many Islanders express dissatisfaction on their Harbour depths and break water heights? Why can’t Travelers...

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