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Positive Bangladesh / Essay & Poster Competition

« on: August 15, 2010, 12:06:56 PM »

Essay & Poster Competition

Scenario:

Young people specially students are creative in many ways but have less scope to express when they are more busy with electronic devices and TV channels. Moreover, newcomers in creative arena always are facing diverse barriers.

With this background English Literary Club (ELC) and Career Development Center (CDC) are going to observe a daylong festival of Poster and Essay Competition Festival involving all the departments of DIU.

These competitions will enhance students’ creative and academic faculties that will offer scope for grooming as good graduates. Healthy Competitions will also keep their positive spirits up and vibrant.

Objectives:

-   To encourage creative expressions among DIU student.
-   To create a culture of healthy competitiveness and creative growth.
-   To honor creative and productive works through prize money and certificate.
  
Central Theme of the Event:  Positive Bangladesh

Activities:

Essay Competition:  Registration date and other information will be announced through attractive posters, electronic flyer and so on. A panel of expert will evaluate all received scripts. Moreover, a workshop will be arranged for ‘How to write Better Essays’ prior to the competition and the essay will be written in presence of committee members in particular date.
            
Poster Competition: A size and time will be declared for creating posters by individual or group. A panel of expert (internal and external) will evaluate all designed posters involving DIU design sections in need.

Prize Giving Festival: A colorful event will be organized by involving all level of students, faculty member, and staff.  People from print and electronic media will be invited as well. Number of national celebrity will be invited during the closing and prize giving ceremony

Expected Outcomes:

01.   After successfully participating in Essay & Poster Competition students will be more efficient in planning, organizing and editing their own ideas. They will also be more proficient in their writing and creative skill.
02.   Number of creative work for future use like news letter, event posters, and greetings cards etc.


Time Line (Proposed)
Registration Deadline: 15th October
Date of the Prize Giving Festival: 30th October, 2010

32

Scholarship / MBA Scholarships at Bournemouth University, UK

« on: August 15, 2010, 11:41:14 AM »

The Dominic Marrocco MBA Scholarships at Bournemouth University, UK
BU’s Business School is increasing its international reputation as a provider of thought leadership and contemporary business education.

Thanks to a generous donation from Harvard graduate and serial entrepreneur Dominic Marrocco, The Dominic Marrocco Centre for Entrepreneurship at the Business School is offering exceptional candidates the chance to win a scholarship for the Bournemouth MBA. The scholarship will cover all full–time tuition fees.

The Bournemouth MBA
The Bournemouth MBA is the course for professionals seeking core business and management expertise before extending into one of several bespoke industry specialisms.

You will study at our impressive Executive Business Centre in Bournemouth, on the stunning South coast.

A recent study by the Association of MBAs revealed that 79% of members chose to study an MBA to improve their job opportunities. With an average salary of £66,500 on completion of an MBA, it’s a sound investment.

To apply for a scholarship you will need to submit an essay that addresses the following question, in no more than 1,000 words:

“What do you consider to be the main cognitive and social factors influencing entrepreneurial success?”

You will need to complete and submit an online scholarship application form and abide by the terms and conditions of entry.

The competition closes at midnight on Sunday 22 August 2010.

Should you wish to submit your application by post, then please email mba@bournemouth.ac.uk and we will advise you how to do so.

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Scholarship / 2010-2011 Business School Masters Scholarships

« on: August 15, 2010, 11:39:09 AM »

2010-2011 Business School Masters Scholarships

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 08:18 PM PDT

Nottingham Business School Masters Scholarships 2010-2011 in Nottingham Trent University in Uk

About NTU:
Nottingham Trent University is ranked amongst the UK’s greenest universities in the Green League for our environmental commitment. We have 24,000 students and are investing £130 million across our three campuses to create an inspiring learning environment.

Detail:
These scholarships will be awarded to the candidates who most closely meet the criteria for the award which are provided below. The Scholarship decision will be made by an awarding committee and all decisions are final. If you are awarded a Scholarship your fee will be adjusted before enrolment.

Application Process
Applications must be received at the address on the application form by 4pm on 20 August 2010. Applications must consist of a fully completed scholarship application form, together with an additional statement of approximately 750 words which directly addresses the criteria below. Please see Application From for further details. The selection panel reserve the right to exclude from consideration any applications that include written statements which exceed the stated word limit

Criteria for Award:
Criteria One
Evidence of the pursuit and achievement of excellence in personal academic performance, or, where prior academic achievement is not relevant, evidence of the pursuit and achievement of excellence within work and other life experiences which you feel demonstrates your ability to make the most of this programme.
Criteria Two
A written statement indicating the anticipated academic and career benefits you will receive from studying this programme.

Deadline: All applications must be received by 20 August 2010 at the very latest. Successful applicants will be informed within two weeks of the closing date.

Value:
Nottingham Business School will be offering a number of competitive scholarships up to the value of £2000 for the academic year 2010 / 11.

Contact:
Nottingham Trent University,
Graduate School, College of Business, Law and Social Sciences
Burton Street, Nottingham, NG1 4BU
Telephone: +44 (0)115 941 8418 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              +44 (0)115 941 8418      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

Source: http://www.ntu.ac.uk/

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Foundation Day / Wants ideas, suggestions to celebrate DIU Foundation Day, 2010

« on: November 01, 2009, 11:44:00 AM »

Dear All

As we all are aware that DIU already starts work to celebrate its 9th Foundation Day on 24th January, 2010 with similar enthusiasm like as previous years. Now we (DIU) want suggestions, plans from all corners to make this mega event successful. We want to cross the milestones we achieved last year, we want to celebrate this day with more colorful events than previous.

So plz all are request to share your own ideas, views, suggestions positively.

With Regards
Emran

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Common Forum / Wants ideas, suggestions to celebrate DIU Foundation Day, 2010

« on: November 01, 2009, 11:43:13 AM »

Dear All

As we all are aware that DIU already starts work to celebrate its 9th Foundation Day on 24th January, 2010 with similar enthusiasm like as previous years. Now we (DIU) want suggestions, plans from all corners to make this mega event successful. We want to cross the milestones we achieved last year, we want to celebrate this day with more colorful events than previous.

So plz all are request to share your own ideas, views, suggestions positively.

With Regards
Emran

36

Be Alert / Earthquake

« on: October 05, 2009, 12:35:10 PM »

Dhaka University Earth Observatory (DUEO)
Earthquake Safety Tips
Before an earthquake:
o Make family disaster plan.
o Keep emergency kit items such as water, food items, first aid kit, torch, portable radio, extra batteries for torch and radio, fire extinguisher, hammers and shovels in your house within your reach. This kit may be checked from time to time to keep it up to date.
o Make sure every one knows where the emergency kit items are kept.
o Train your family members in ‘basic first aid’ and ‘rescue operation’ because medical facilities and rescue team may be overloaded immediately after a severe earthquake.
o Learn how to stop electric main and gas supply at the time of earthquake.
o Don’t keep heavy objects in high shelves.
o Identify emergency exit of your home, educational institute and work place.
o Do not keep almirahs/racks in the passage in your home, educational institute, work place, hospitals as they will block the exit routes during emergency.
o Identify safe places in your home, educational institute and work place for shelter during earthquake.
o Fasten heavy appliances to the floor, and anchor heavy furniture to the walls.
o Know what to do and where to meet your family after an earthquake if anybody separated.
o Hold meeting in home and work place at regular interval and discuss earthquake safety tips and assign responsibilities to each member.
o Hold earthquake drill at regular interval and know what to do during an earthquake.
o Urge your school teachers to discuss earthquake safety in the class rooms, and ask them to conduct drills.
o Find out your office has an emergency plan, know your responsibility at your works during an emergency.
o Organize earthquake disaster management team in your area to develop earthquake awareness and train for post earthquake relief operation.
Page 1 of 3
During an earthquake:
Indoors
o Stay inside and remain calm. Secure your personal safety based on your surroundings. Survival depends upon how you react in such emergencies. Many injuries occur as people enter or leave the buildings.
o Do not rush towards the doors or staircase. They may be broken or jammed. You can be injured by falling debris.
o Never use elevator. You may get trapped inside. Stop the elevator at the nearest floor and get off immediately if you are in elevator during earthquake
o DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON! Move only a few steps to a nearby safe place. Get under a table, desk or bed to avoid injuries or stand in a strong doorway or take shelter near an inner wall, as maximum damage occurs in outer wall.
o Do not stand in balconies. Stay away from glass widows, mirrors, almiras and heavy objects (over hanged & standing). If you are in a high rise building stand against a support column.
o If you are in bed, hold on, stay there, protect your head with a pillow.
o Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you're sure it's safe to exit.
Outdoors
o Find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power lines and stay in the open place.
o Drop to the ground until the shaking stops.
In A Car
o Turn on emergency flashers, slow down and safely bring the vehicle to a stop away from electricity poles and overhead wires.
o Do not stop on overpasses, underpasses, or bridges. Be careful of overhead hazards such as power lines or falling building debris.
o Turn off the ignition and set the parking brake.
o Stay inside the car until the shaking stops.
Page 2 of 3
After an earthquake:
o Check yourself and others for injuries, provide first aid. Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of further injury.
o Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance--infants, the elderly and people with disabilities.
o Do not use match, lighter or turn on a light switch until it has been established that there is no gas leak. Use torchlight instead.
o Check electric and gas connection.
o Turn on your radio or T.V for earthquake information and emergency instructions, reduce the use of phone lines it may be required for conveying some important messages.
o Stay out of damaged buildings.
o Expect aftershocks. Each time you feel one, DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON!
o Wear shoes/chapels and gloves to protect against shattered glass and debris.
o Stay away from beaches and water front areas where Tsunami could strike, even long after the shaking has stopped.
o Do not spread rumors. They lead to panic and worsen the situation.
o Keep the streets clear for the passage of emergency services and help rescue operation.
o Cooperate with government authorities. Respond to requests for cooperation and help from government authorities, police and fire services.
Page 3 of 3

37

You need to know / Earthquake

« on: October 05, 2009, 12:33:43 PM »

Dhaka University Earth Observatory (DUEO)

Earthquake Safety Tips


Before an earthquake:
o Make family disaster plan.
o Keep emergency kit items such as water, food items, first aid kit, torch, portable radio, extra batteries for torch and radio, fire extinguisher, hammers and shovels in your house within your reach. This kit may be checked from time to time to keep it up to date.
o Make sure every one knows where the emergency kit items are kept.
o Train your family members in ‘basic first aid’ and ‘rescue operation’ because medical facilities and rescue team may be overloaded immediately after a severe earthquake.
o Learn how to stop electric main and gas supply at the time of earthquake.
o Don’t keep heavy objects in high shelves.
o Identify emergency exit of your home, educational institute and work place.
o Do not keep almirahs/racks in the passage in your home, educational institute, work place, hospitals as they will block the exit routes during emergency.
o Identify safe places in your home, educational institute and work place for shelter during earthquake.
o Fasten heavy appliances to the floor, and anchor heavy furniture to the walls.
o Know what to do and where to meet your family after an earthquake if anybody separated.
o Hold meeting in home and work place at regular interval and discuss earthquake safety tips and assign responsibilities to each member.
o Hold earthquake drill at regular interval and know what to do during an earthquake.
o Urge your school teachers to discuss earthquake safety in the class rooms, and ask them to conduct drills.
o Find out your office has an emergency plan, know your responsibility at your works during an emergency.
o Organize earthquake disaster management team in your area to develop earthquake awareness and train for post earthquake relief operation.
Page 1 of 3
During an earthquake:
Indoors
o Stay inside and remain calm. Secure your personal safety based on your surroundings. Survival depends upon how you react in such emergencies. Many injuries occur as people enter or leave the buildings.
o Do not rush towards the doors or staircase. They may be broken or jammed. You can be injured by falling debris.
o Never use elevator. You may get trapped inside. Stop the elevator at the nearest floor and get off immediately if you are in elevator during earthquake
o DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON! Move only a few steps to a nearby safe place. Get under a table, desk or bed to avoid injuries or stand in a strong doorway or take shelter near an inner wall, as maximum damage occurs in outer wall.
o Do not stand in balconies. Stay away from glass widows, mirrors, almiras and heavy objects (over hanged & standing). If you are in a high rise building stand against a support column.
o If you are in bed, hold on, stay there, protect your head with a pillow.
o Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you're sure it's safe to exit.
Outdoors
o Find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power lines and stay in the open place.
o Drop to the ground until the shaking stops.
In A Car
o Turn on emergency flashers, slow down and safely bring the vehicle to a stop away from electricity poles and overhead wires.
o Do not stop on overpasses, underpasses, or bridges. Be careful of overhead hazards such as power lines or falling building debris.
o Turn off the ignition and set the parking brake.
o Stay inside the car until the shaking stops.
Page 2 of 3
After an earthquake:
o Check yourself and others for injuries, provide first aid. Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of further injury.
o Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance--infants, the elderly and people with disabilities.
o Do not use match, lighter or turn on a light switch until it has been established that there is no gas leak. Use torchlight instead.
o Check electric and gas connection.
o Turn on your radio or T.V for earthquake information and emergency instructions, reduce the use of phone lines it may be required for conveying some important messages.
o Stay out of damaged buildings.
o Expect aftershocks. Each time you feel one, DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON!
o Wear shoes/chapels and gloves to protect against shattered glass and debris.
o Stay away from beaches and water front areas where Tsunami could strike, even long after the shaking has stopped.
o Do not spread rumors. They lead to panic and worsen the situation.
o Keep the streets clear for the passage of emergency services and help rescue operation.
o Cooperate with government authorities. Respond to requests for cooperation and help from government authorities, police and fire services.
Page 3 of 3

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ISTQB / DIU at CONQUEST 09

« on: September 06, 2009, 01:27:45 PM »

DIU is again one of the supporter of CONQUEST 09  like as last couple of years. For more details please browse:

http://www.isqi.org/en/conferences/conquest/2009/registration/ or
http://www.isqi.org/en/conferences/conquest/2009/marketing/

To participate in this event please see the attached file.

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Ramadan and Fasting / A Conversation between two....

« on: September 06, 2009, 01:18:15 PM »

Disclaimer: I just received it from a friend of mine....and I don't claim the authorship of the interesting conversation between a Professor and his student......
Enjoy this....
...
 
 
An atheist professor of philosophy speaks to his class on the problem science has with God, The Almighty. He asks one of his new students to stand and.....

Prof : So you believe in God?
Student: Absolutely, sir.

Prof: Is God good?
Student: Sure.

Prof: Is God all-powerful?
Student: Yes.

Prof: My brother died of cancer even though he prayed to God to heal him. Most of us would attempt to help others who are ill. But God didn't. How is this God good then? Hmm?
Student is silent.

Prof: You can't answer, can you?
Let's start again, young fellow. Is God good?
Student: Yes.

Prof: Is Satan good?
Student: No.

Prof: Where does Satan come from?
Student: From...God...

Prof: That's right. Tell me son, is there evil in this world?
Student: Yes.

Prof: Evil is everywhere, isn't it? And God did make everything. Correct?
Student: Yes.

Prof: So who created evil?
Student does not answer.

Prof: Is there sickness? Immorality? Hatred? Ugliness? All these terrible things exist in the world, don't they?
Student: Yes, sir.

Prof: So, who created them?
Student has no answer.

Prof: Science says you have 5 senses you use to identify and observe the world around you. Tell me, son...Have you ever seen God?
Student: No, sir.

Prof: Tell us if you have ever heard your God?
Student: No, sir.

Prof: Have you ever felt your God, tasted your God, smelt your God? Have you ever had any sensory perception of God for that matter?
Student: No, sir. I'm afraid I haven't.

Prof: Yet you still believe in Him?
Student: Yes.

Prof: According to empirical, testable, demonstrable protocol, science says your GOD doesn't exist. What do you say to that, son?
Student: Nothing. I only have my faith.

Prof: Yes Faith. And that is the problem science has.

Now the student said can I ask something to you Professor.

Student: Professor, is there such a thing as heat?
Prof: Yes.

Student : And is there such a thing as cold?
Prof: Yes.

Student: No sir. There isn't.

(The lecture theatre becomes very quiet with this turn of events.)

Student: Sir, you can have lots of heat, even more heat, superheat, mega heat, white heat, a little heat or no heat. But we don't have anything called cold. We can hit 458 degrees below zero which is no heat, but we can't go any further after that. There is no such thing as cold. Cold is only a word we use to describe the absence of heat. We cannot measure cold. Heat is energy. Cold is not the opposite of heat, sir, just the absence of it.

(There is pin-drop silence in the lecture theatre.)

Student: What about darkness, Professor? Is there such a thing as darkness?
Prof: Yes. What is night if there isn't darkness?

Student: You're wrong again, sir. Darkness is the absence of something.
You can have low light, normal light, bright light, flashing light... But if you have no light constantly, you have nothing and its called darkness, isn't it? In reality, darkness isn't. If it were you would be able to make darkness darker, wouldn't you?
Prof: So what is the point you are making, young man?

Student: Sir, my point is your philosophical premise is flawed.
Prof: Flawed? Can you explain how?

Student: Sir, you are working on the premise of duality. You argue there is life and then there is death, a good God and a bad God. You are viewing the concept of God as something finite, something we can measure. Sir, science can't even explain a thought. It uses electricity and magnetism, but has never seen, much less fully understood either one. To view death as the opposite of life is to be ignorant of the fact that death cannot exist as a substantive thing. Death is not the opposite of life: just the absence of it. Now tell me, Professor. Do you teach your students that they evolved from a monkey?


Prof: If you are referring to the natural evolutionary process, yes, of course, I do.


Student: Have you ever observed evolution with your own eyes, sir?


(The Professor shakes his head with a smile, beginning to realize where the argument is going.)

Student: Since no one has ever observed the process of evolution at work and cannot even prove that this process is an on-going endeavor, are you not teaching your opinion, sir? Are you not a scientist but a preacher?

(The class is in uproar.)

Student: Is there anyone in the class who has ever seen the Professor's brain?


(The class breaks out into laughter.)

Student: Is there anyone here who has ever heard the Professor's brain, felt it, touched or smelt it? No one appears to have done so. So, according to the established rules of empirical, stable, demonstrable protocol, science says that you have no brain, sir. With all due respect, sir, how do we then trust your lectures, sir?

(The room is silent. The professor stares at the student, his face unfathomable.)

Prof: I guess you'll have to take them on faith, son.
Student: That is it sir... The link between man & god is FAITH. That is all that keeps things moving & alive. .


WANT TO KNOW WHO THAT STUDENT WAS?

This is a true story, and the student was none other than

DR. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam , President of India

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Islam & Science / A Conversation between two....

« on: September 06, 2009, 01:17:44 PM »

Disclaimer: I just received it from a friend of mine....and I don't claim the authorship of the interesting conversation between a Professor and his student......
Enjoy this....
...
 
 
An atheist professor of philosophy speaks to his class on the problem science has with God, The Almighty. He asks one of his new students to stand and.....

Prof : So you believe in God?
Student: Absolutely, sir.

Prof: Is God good?
Student: Sure.

Prof: Is God all-powerful?
Student: Yes.

Prof: My brother died of cancer even though he prayed to God to heal him. Most of us would attempt to help others who are ill. But God didn't. How is this God good then? Hmm?
Student is silent.

Prof: You can't answer, can you?
Let's start again, young fellow. Is God good?
Student: Yes.

Prof: Is Satan good?
Student: No.

Prof: Where does Satan come from?
Student: From...God...

Prof: That's right. Tell me son, is there evil in this world?
Student: Yes.

Prof: Evil is everywhere, isn't it? And God did make everything. Correct?
Student: Yes.

Prof: So who created evil?
Student does not answer.

Prof: Is there sickness? Immorality? Hatred? Ugliness? All these terrible things exist in the world, don't they?
Student: Yes, sir.

Prof: So, who created them?
Student has no answer.

Prof: Science says you have 5 senses you use to identify and observe the world around you. Tell me, son...Have you ever seen God?
Student: No, sir.

Prof: Tell us if you have ever heard your God?
Student: No, sir.

Prof: Have you ever felt your God, tasted your God, smelt your God? Have you ever had any sensory perception of God for that matter?
Student: No, sir. I'm afraid I haven't.

Prof: Yet you still believe in Him?
Student: Yes.

Prof: According to empirical, testable, demonstrable protocol, science says your GOD doesn't exist. What do you say to that, son?
Student: Nothing. I only have my faith.

Prof: Yes Faith. And that is the problem science has.

Now the student said can I ask something to you Professor.

Student: Professor, is there such a thing as heat?
Prof: Yes.

Student : And is there such a thing as cold?
Prof: Yes.

Student: No sir. There isn't.

(The lecture theatre becomes very quiet with this turn of events.)

Student: Sir, you can have lots of heat, even more heat, superheat, mega heat, white heat, a little heat or no heat. But we don't have anything called cold. We can hit 458 degrees below zero which is no heat, but we can't go any further after that. There is no such thing as cold. Cold is only a word we use to describe the absence of heat. We cannot measure cold. Heat is energy. Cold is not the opposite of heat, sir, just the absence of it.

(There is pin-drop silence in the lecture theatre.)

Student: What about darkness, Professor? Is there such a thing as darkness?
Prof: Yes. What is night if there isn't darkness?

Student: You're wrong again, sir. Darkness is the absence of something.
You can have low light, normal light, bright light, flashing light... But if you have no light constantly, you have nothing and its called darkness, isn't it? In reality, darkness isn't. If it were you would be able to make darkness darker, wouldn't you?
Prof: So what is the point you are making, young man?

Student: Sir, my point is your philosophical premise is flawed.
Prof: Flawed? Can you explain how?

Student: Sir, you are working on the premise of duality. You argue there is life and then there is death, a good God and a bad God. You are viewing the concept of God as something finite, something we can measure. Sir, science can't even explain a thought. It uses electricity and magnetism, but has never seen, much less fully understood either one. To view death as the opposite of life is to be ignorant of the fact that death cannot exist as a substantive thing. Death is not the opposite of life: just the absence of it. Now tell me, Professor. Do you teach your students that they evolved from a monkey?


Prof: If you are referring to the natural evolutionary process, yes, of course, I do.


Student: Have you ever observed evolution with your own eyes, sir?


(The Professor shakes his head with a smile, beginning to realize where the argument is going.)

Student: Since no one has ever observed the process of evolution at work and cannot even prove that this process is an on-going endeavor, are you not teaching your opinion, sir? Are you not a scientist but a preacher?

(The class is in uproar.)

Student: Is there anyone in the class who has ever seen the Professor's brain?


(The class breaks out into laughter.)

Student: Is there anyone here who has ever heard the Professor's brain, felt it, touched or smelt it? No one appears to have done so. So, according to the established rules of empirical, stable, demonstrable protocol, science says that you have no brain, sir. With all due respect, sir, how do we then trust your lectures, sir?

(The room is silent. The professor stares at the student, his face unfathomable.)

Prof: I guess you'll have to take them on faith, son.
Student: That is it sir... The link between man & god is FAITH. That is all that keeps things moving & alive. .


WANT TO KNOW WHO THAT STUDENT WAS?

This is a true story, and the student was none other than

DR. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam , President of India

41

DIU Students Network (DIUSN) / A Conversation between two....

« on: September 06, 2009, 01:16:36 PM »

Disclaimer: I just received it from a friend of mine....and I don't claim the authorship of the interesting conversation between a Professor and his student......
Enjoy this....
...
 
 
An atheist professor of philosophy speaks to his class on the problem science has with God, The Almighty. He asks one of his new students to stand and.....

Prof : So you believe in God?
Student: Absolutely, sir.

Prof: Is God good?
Student: Sure.

Prof: Is God all-powerful?
Student: Yes.

Prof: My brother died of cancer even though he prayed to God to heal him. Most of us would attempt to help others who are ill. But God didn't. How is this God good then? Hmm?
Student is silent.

Prof: You can't answer, can you?
Let's start again, young fellow. Is God good?
Student: Yes.

Prof: Is Satan good?
Student: No.

Prof: Where does Satan come from?
Student: From...God...

Prof: That's right. Tell me son, is there evil in this world?
Student: Yes.

Prof: Evil is everywhere, isn't it? And God did make everything. Correct?
Student: Yes.

Prof: So who created evil?
Student does not answer.

Prof: Is there sickness? Immorality? Hatred? Ugliness? All these terrible things exist in the world, don't they?
Student: Yes, sir.

Prof: So, who created them?
Student has no answer.

Prof: Science says you have 5 senses you use to identify and observe the world around you. Tell me, son...Have you ever seen God?
Student: No, sir.

Prof: Tell us if you have ever heard your God?
Student: No, sir.

Prof: Have you ever felt your God, tasted your God, smelt your God? Have you ever had any sensory perception of God for that matter?
Student: No, sir. I'm afraid I haven't.

Prof: Yet you still believe in Him?
Student: Yes.

Prof: According to empirical, testable, demonstrable protocol, science says your GOD doesn't exist. What do you say to that, son?
Student: Nothing. I only have my faith.

Prof: Yes Faith. And that is the problem science has.

Now the student said can I ask something to you Professor.

Student: Professor, is there such a thing as heat?
Prof: Yes.

Student : And is there such a thing as cold?
Prof: Yes.

Student: No sir. There isn't.

(The lecture theatre becomes very quiet with this turn of events.)

Student: Sir, you can have lots of heat, even more heat, superheat, mega heat, white heat, a little heat or no heat. But we don't have anything called cold. We can hit 458 degrees below zero which is no heat, but we can't go any further after that. There is no such thing as cold. Cold is only a word we use to describe the absence of heat. We cannot measure cold. Heat is energy. Cold is not the opposite of heat, sir, just the absence of it.

(There is pin-drop silence in the lecture theatre.)

Student: What about darkness, Professor? Is there such a thing as darkness?
Prof: Yes. What is night if there isn't darkness?

Student: You're wrong again, sir. Darkness is the absence of something.
You can have low light, normal light, bright light, flashing light... But if you have no light constantly, you have nothing and its called darkness, isn't it? In reality, darkness isn't. If it were you would be able to make darkness darker, wouldn't you?
Prof: So what is the point you are making, young man?

Student: Sir, my point is your philosophical premise is flawed.
Prof: Flawed? Can you explain how?

Student: Sir, you are working on the premise of duality. You argue there is life and then there is death, a good God and a bad God. You are viewing the concept of God as something finite, something we can measure. Sir, science can't even explain a thought. It uses electricity and magnetism, but has never seen, much less fully understood either one. To view death as the opposite of life is to be ignorant of the fact that death cannot exist as a substantive thing. Death is not the opposite of life: just the absence of it. Now tell me, Professor. Do you teach your students that they evolved from a monkey?


Prof: If you are referring to the natural evolutionary process, yes, of course, I do.


Student: Have you ever observed evolution with your own eyes, sir?


(The Professor shakes his head with a smile, beginning to realize where the argument is going.)

Student: Since no one has ever observed the process of evolution at work and cannot even prove that this process is an on-going endeavor, are you not teaching your opinion, sir? Are you not a scientist but a preacher?

(The class is in uproar.)

Student: Is there anyone in the class who has ever seen the Professor's brain?


(The class breaks out into laughter.)

Student: Is there anyone here who has ever heard the Professor's brain, felt it, touched or smelt it? No one appears to have done so. So, according to the established rules of empirical, stable, demonstrable protocol, science says that you have no brain, sir. With all due respect, sir, how do we then trust your lectures, sir?

(The room is silent. The professor stares at the student, his face unfathomable.)

Prof: I guess you'll have to take them on faith, son.
Student: That is it sir... The link between man & god is FAITH. That is all that keeps things moving & alive. .


WANT TO KNOW WHO THAT STUDENT WAS?

This is a true story, and the student was none other than

DR. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam , President of India

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Common Forum / A Conversation between two....

« on: September 06, 2009, 01:15:45 PM »

Disclaimer: I just received it from a friend of mine....and I don't claim the authorship of the interesting conversation between a Professor and his student......
Enjoy this....
...
 
 
An atheist professor of philosophy speaks to his class on the problem science has with God, The Almighty. He asks one of his new students to stand and.....

Prof : So you believe in God?
Student: Absolutely, sir.

Prof: Is God good?
Student: Sure.

Prof: Is God all-powerful?
Student: Yes.

Prof: My brother died of cancer even though he prayed to God to heal him. Most of us would attempt to help others who are ill. But God didn't. How is this God good then? Hmm?
Student is silent.

Prof: You can't answer, can you?
Let's start again, young fellow. Is God good?
Student: Yes.

Prof: Is Satan good?
Student: No.

Prof: Where does Satan come from?
Student: From...God...

Prof: That's right. Tell me son, is there evil in this world?
Student: Yes.

Prof: Evil is everywhere, isn't it? And God did make everything. Correct?
Student: Yes.

Prof: So who created evil?
Student does not answer.

Prof: Is there sickness? Immorality? Hatred? Ugliness? All these terrible things exist in the world, don't they?
Student: Yes, sir.

Prof: So, who created them?
Student has no answer.

Prof: Science says you have 5 senses you use to identify and observe the world around you. Tell me, son...Have you ever seen God?
Student: No, sir.

Prof: Tell us if you have ever heard your God?
Student: No, sir.

Prof: Have you ever felt your God, tasted your God, smelt your God? Have you ever had any sensory perception of God for that matter?
Student: No, sir. I'm afraid I haven't.

Prof: Yet you still believe in Him?
Student: Yes.

Prof: According to empirical, testable, demonstrable protocol, science says your GOD doesn't exist. What do you say to that, son?
Student: Nothing. I only have my faith.

Prof: Yes Faith. And that is the problem science has.

Now the student said can I ask something to you Professor.

Student: Professor, is there such a thing as heat?
Prof: Yes.

Student : And is there such a thing as cold?
Prof: Yes.

Student: No sir. There isn't.

(The lecture theatre becomes very quiet with this turn of events.)

Student: Sir, you can have lots of heat, even more heat, superheat, mega heat, white heat, a little heat or no heat. But we don't have anything called cold. We can hit 458 degrees below zero which is no heat, but we can't go any further after that. There is no such thing as cold. Cold is only a word we use to describe the absence of heat. We cannot measure cold. Heat is energy. Cold is not the opposite of heat, sir, just the absence of it.

(There is pin-drop silence in the lecture theatre.)

Student: What about darkness, Professor? Is there such a thing as darkness?
Prof: Yes. What is night if there isn't darkness?

Student: You're wrong again, sir. Darkness is the absence of something.
You can have low light, normal light, bright light, flashing light... But if you have no light constantly, you have nothing and its called darkness, isn't it? In reality, darkness isn't. If it were you would be able to make darkness darker, wouldn't you?
Prof: So what is the point you are making, young man?

Student: Sir, my point is your philosophical premise is flawed.
Prof: Flawed? Can you explain how?

Student: Sir, you are working on the premise of duality. You argue there is life and then there is death, a good God and a bad God. You are viewing the concept of God as something finite, something we can measure. Sir, science can't even explain a thought. It uses electricity and magnetism, but has never seen, much less fully understood either one. To view death as the opposite of life is to be ignorant of the fact that death cannot exist as a substantive thing. Death is not the opposite of life: just the absence of it. Now tell me, Professor. Do you teach your students that they evolved from a monkey?


Prof: If you are referring to the natural evolutionary process, yes, of course, I do.


Student: Have you ever observed evolution with your own eyes, sir?


(The Professor shakes his head with a smile, beginning to realize where the argument is going.)

Student: Since no one has ever observed the process of evolution at work and cannot even prove that this process is an on-going endeavor, are you not teaching your opinion, sir? Are you not a scientist but a preacher?

(The class is in uproar.)

Student: Is there anyone in the class who has ever seen the Professor's brain?


(The class breaks out into laughter.)

Student: Is there anyone here who has ever heard the Professor's brain, felt it, touched or smelt it? No one appears to have done so. So, according to the established rules of empirical, stable, demonstrable protocol, science says that you have no brain, sir. With all due respect, sir, how do we then trust your lectures, sir?

(The room is silent. The professor stares at the student, his face unfathomable.)

Prof: I guess you'll have to take them on faith, son.
Student: That is it sir... The link between man & god is FAITH. That is all that keeps things moving & alive. .


WANT TO KNOW WHO THAT STUDENT WAS?

This is a true story, and the student was none other than

DR. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam , President of India

43

Various Resource for Career Development / CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Tour Guide

« on: August 20, 2009, 05:52:17 PM »

Name of the Position: Tour Guide

Job Location: Dhaka (with frequent visit as per operational need)


Job Responsibility
•   Maintaining customers’ record and providing information according to customer queries
•   Serving the tour packages and relevant operation
•   Understanding of customers’ choice, tour & traveling trends and relevant opportunities
•   Ensuring customer satisfaction and successful tour operation

Requirements
•   Graduate/Masters
•   Completed relevant course in Tourism from recognized institution
•   Experienced in tour operation and guiding for minimum 1 or 2 years
•   Fluent and proficient in English speaking
•   Sound knowledge on inbound tourism of Bangladesh
•   Smartly extrovert with strong interpersonal skill
•   Willing to travel extensively as per requirement

Qualified candidates are requested to submit their CV at
russel.mahmud@maplebd.com and hrd@maplebd.com;

Or,

Send the hard copy of the CV to
HR & Admin, Maple Tours & Travels
House # 53-55, Road # 3, Block B, Niketon Society
Gulshan-1, Dhaka – 1212
Hotline: +88 01937 66 32 66; 01919 21 21 26

Submission Deadline: 24th August, 2009

44

Various Resource for Career Development / CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Executive

« on: August 20, 2009, 05:51:35 PM »

Name of the Position: Executive

Job Location: Dhaka


Job Responsibility
•   Providing information according to customer queries
•   Arranging and managing tour packages and relevant operation
•   Developing operational communication and promotional activities
•   Creating innovative ideas for better marketing development
•   Ensuring cost-effective and successful promotional coverage
•   Understanding the operation and marketing approaches of different Tourism and Hospitality services

Requirements
•   Graduate/Masters
•   Completed relevant course in Tourism from recognized institution
•   Proficient in English speaking and drafting
•   Sound in computer skill and cyber communication
•   Smart and confident with strong interpersonal skill
•   Willing to travel extensively as per requirement
•   Candidates having experience in tour operation and marketing for 1 or 2 years will be given preference

Qualified candidates are requested to submit their CV at
russel.mahmud@maplebd.com and hrd@maplebd.com;

Or,

Send the hard copy of the CV to
HR & Admin, Maple Tours & Travels
House # 53-55, Road # 3, Block B, Niketon Society Gulshan-1, Dhaka.
Hotline: +88 01937 66 32 66; 01919 21 21 26

Submission Deadline: 24th August, 2009

45

Common Forum / CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Executive

« on: August 20, 2009, 05:50:28 PM »

Name of the Position: Executive

Job Location: Dhaka


Job Responsibility
•   Providing information according to customer queries
•   Arranging and managing tour packages and relevant operation
•   Developing operational communication and promotional activities
•   Creating innovative ideas for better marketing development
•   Ensuring cost-effective and successful promotional coverage
•   Understanding the operation and marketing approaches of different Tourism and Hospitality services

Requirements
•   Graduate/Masters
•   Completed relevant course in Tourism from recognized institution
•   Proficient in English speaking and drafting
•   Sound in computer skill and cyber communication
•   Smart and confident with strong interpersonal skill
•   Willing to travel extensively as per requirement
•   Candidates having experience in tour operation and marketing for 1 or 2 years will be given preference

Qualified candidates are requested to submit their CV at
russel.mahmud@maplebd.com and hrd@maplebd.com;

Or,

Send the hard copy of the CV to
HR & Admin, Maple Tours & Travels
House # 53-55, Road # 3, Block B, Niketon Society Gulshan-1, Dhaka.
Hotline: +88 01937 66 32 66; 01919 21 21 26

Submission Deadline: 24th August, 2009