Saqib I Ahmed · Storify

Congrats! @BarakObama

Saqib I Ahmed — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:38:31 GMT

The sole purpose of this @storify is to track down this mysterious @barakObama who seems to be getting all the best congratulatory messages after @BarackObama's hard won victory.

Storified by Saqib I Ahmed · Wed, Nov 07 2012 02:40:49

Indiatimes

The messages started pouring in even before the election was underway.

Tomorrow, if you’re eligible to vote, please get out, make it happen & let’s vote in favor of reason. Vote @BarakObama. That's all. G'nite
— Alex Skolnick · Mon, Nov 05 2012 21:43:56

I can just hope not too many people voted for "Barak Obama"

If you’re gettin your panties in a bunch because I support @BarakObama, do yourself a favor and #unfollow me now. Sheesh! #freecountry
— Valerie Bertinelli · Mon, Nov 05 2012 18:23:09

Her followers might do just that, if only because she can't seem to remember the correct spelling for the name of the guy she is supporting!

Congratulations @DavidFerrer87 for winning tennis & @BarakObama for winning your country.
— Louise Philip · Wed, Nov 07 2012 01:58:18

Well, at least she got David Ferrer's handle right... or so I hope.

@BarakObama well done, europe was behind you were happy to hear you've been re-elected
— Mr Chair · Wed, Nov 07 2012 01:55:39

What a pity that Europe was behind @BarakObama. Am sure @BarackObama could have used the support.

Well done @BarakObama - now he's got the chance finish what he started - #great day for #america
— Lorly Thomson · Wed, Nov 07 2012 01:41:39

"Now he's got the chance (to) finish what he started" What ? Educating people about the correct spelling of his name ?

Congrats @Barakobama, make your last term count.
— Zena · Wed, Nov 07 2012 01:39:09

Hell yeah! Get people to learn how to spell your name!

It is so good that @BarakObama won!
— David | Lady Gaga™ · Wed, Nov 07 2012 01:35:53

Er.. No!

Great victory speech by @BarakObama "...we will always be the UNITED States of America."
— Ian Barnett · Wed, Nov 07 2012 01:31:45

Damn! I missed it .. was busy listening to the one by @BarackObama!

Happy 2nd term @BarakObama 4 more years!
— Adriana · Wed, Nov 07 2012 01:22:06

Four more years of messy orthography.

Nothing too unbelievable (if said by Todd Akin)

Saqib I Ahmed — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 05:47:01 GMT

The satire site Daily Currant managed to convince a lot of folks on twitter that a parody piece on Congressman Todd Akin - saying he believes breast milk cures homosexuality - was for real.

Storified by Saqib I Ahmed · Tue, Aug 28 2012 22:47:01

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Here is a typical conversation about the shocking "statement"

I'm sick to my stomach. Can we put him in an asylum? “@whotookrachel: Todd Akin Claims Breastmilk Cures Homosexuality http://dailycurrant.com/2012/08/26/todd-akin-claims-breastmilk-cures-homosexuality/ "
— Liza Cryder · Mon, Aug 27 2012 15:16:56

@LizaCryder do you think he is mentally ill?
— whotookrachel · Mon, Aug 27 2012 15:18:59

@whotookrachel He is either mentally ill or a religious extremist w/ no respect or care for certain peoples lives.
— Liza Cryder · Mon, Aug 27 2012 15:28:55

@whotookrachel He really scares me - and I know there are a lot of people out there who think just like him...terrifying.
— Liza Cryder · Mon, Aug 27 2012 15:32:56

But wait!

@whotookrachel @LizaCryder The dailycurrant is a satire site.
— Todd George · Mon, Aug 27 2012 15:51:29

Ouch!

@toddgeorge1 yes, thank goodness. Ha!
— whotookrachel · Mon, Aug 27 2012 15:55:04

And there were many more such conversations. Here are few of the tweets where people express outrage at the Congressman's "views."

Oh dear God. Todd Akin seriously thinks breastmilk "cures" homosexuality? http://bit.ly/OnMFv4
— Tabitha Hale · Tue, Aug 28 2012 12:17:58

Is this guy for real or a Sat Night Live skit running for office? Todd Akin Now Claims Breastmilk Cures Homosexuality http://dailycurrant.com/2012/08/26/todd-akin-claims-breastmilk-cures-homosexuality/
— Sharon Saracino · Tue, Aug 28 2012 18:58:37

I don't know much about politics besides that Akin believes breast milk cures homosexuality, and rape doesn't result in pregnancy. #informed
— Ben Merrill · Tue, Aug 28 2012 20:08:18

New medical info from Todd Akin, Super Genius - breastmilk cures homosexuality. Who knew? http://dailycurrant.com/2012/08/26/todd-akin-claims-breastmilk-cures-homosexuality/
— PaulMounts · Tue, Aug 28 2012 15:01:24

Todd Akin: The saga continues into curing homosexuality. http://bit.ly/QLPELV This is a sitting congressman, by the way. #ElectionsMatter
— Jason Karsh · Tue, Aug 28 2012 14:40:01

Akin claims breast milk cures homosexuality. WTF. http://bit.ly/QvCqbt
— TheFabulousOne · Tue, Aug 28 2012 21:57:18

As my sister points out, clearly Akin is drinking *something*... This guy does not know when to shut up. http://dailycurrant.com/2012/08/26/todd-akin-claims-breastmilk-cures-homosexuality/
— Nadine Ramsden · Tue, Aug 28 2012 22:08:45

someone PLEASE tell me that this "todd akin claims breast milk cures homosexuality" article is fake LIKE PLEASE
— Ms. Carter · Tue, Aug 28 2012 19:18:17

These people want to be our leaders: Todd Akin Claims Breastmilk Cures Homosexuality http://dailycurrant.com/2012/08/26/todd-akin-claims-breastmilk-cures-homosexuality/
— Wade Leschyn · Mon, Aug 27 2012 19:00:50

Rachel Corrie: Killed "accidentally" ?

Saqib I Ahmed — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:58:57 GMT

An Israeli court rejected on Tuesday accusations that Israel was at fault over the death of American activist Rachel Corrie, who was crushed by an army bulldozer during a 2003 pro-Palestinian demonstration in Gaza. Reactions to the news.

Storified by Saqib I Ahmed · Tue, Aug 28 2012 03:58:57

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Israel court says U.S. activist not unlawfully killed http://reut.rs/PXpXLV
— Reuters Top News · Tue, Aug 28 2012 00:01:47

Shocking verdict announced from Israel. An administration that constantly ignores human rights. #Rachel Corrie
— Philip Stevens · Tue, Aug 28 2012 00:08:56

The verdict is in.Shameful. "@rcfoundation:State&army absolved of responsibility killing #RachelCorrie." Judge says Rachel caused own death
— Michael Moore · Tue, Aug 28 2012 00:04:20

Israeli court's grim ruling on Rachel Corrie's death by Bulldozer: She was a 'human shield' in a combat zone 'protecting terrorists'.
— Jon Snow · Tue, Aug 28 2012 00:42:43

The death (killing) of peace activist Rachel Corrie was an accident?! So, what kind of action does qualify as NO accident? #Israel
— Ahmed Morsy · Tue, Aug 28 2012 00:11:54

Rachel Corrie was wearing a bright orange vest, using a megaphone, and was standing in front of the Israeli bulldozer that ran over her...
— Sama'an Ashrawi · Tue, Aug 28 2012 00:09:26

Last year some pro-Israeli professor came in defense of Israel and its transgressions at UM-D. He suggested that Palestinians should protest the demolition of their homes peacefully, by sitting/standing in the way of the Israeli bulldozers. I said to him someone tried that before. Her name is Rachel Corrie. Where is she now?
— Hassan Bazzoun · Tue, Aug 28 2012 03:47:34

God Bless Her Soul .. We Will Never Forget U , Rachel .. U Were Palestinian by Choice!
— Mohd Amin · Tue, Aug 28 2012 03:50:15

So if you stand up to injustice, Israel will bulldoze you.
— Joan Nicodemus · Tue, Aug 28 2012 03:51:04

Rachel Corrie was an American citizen.
— Sama'an Ashrawi · Tue, Aug 28 2012 00:11:05

RT @ibnezra: No one should surprised by this verdict. Even the US ambassador to Israel said the Rachel Corrie trial has been horribly mismanaged.
— Mark Mattock · Tue, Aug 28 2012 00:09:32

#rachelcorrie is responsible for her own death says Israeli judge. If she was Palestinian he would have suggested she deserved it
— Amira Howeidy · Tue, Aug 28 2012 00:04:02

#RachelCorrie verdict not unusual. Anybody supporting Palestinian rights is INVISIBLE for Israel so no wonder the bulldozer did not see her.
— Mohammad Rashid · Tue, Aug 28 2012 00:00:05

US ambassador to Israel says Israeli investigation into Rachel Corrie's death was not "credible." http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/u-s-israeli-probe-into-rachel-corrie-s-death-wasn-t-credible.premium-1.460091
— Michael Moore · Mon, Aug 27 2012 23:04:34

Rachel Coririe moments after · Salaam Shalom

RT @ferudunozdemir: (Rachel Corrie) Filistinlilerin evlerini yıkan İsrail buldozerlerinin önüne çıkmış ve ezilmişti #justiceforrachelcorrie http://pic.twitter.com/CnPqSTBw · hacer goktas

Look at this fundamental disconnection from the heart. The IDF soldier is actually laughing and smiling in this footage before he drives tractor into Rachel Corrie. Israel has done so many horrific things, once a person sees it, they have to poke out both their eyes to support them.
— Zenah Khalsa · Tue, Aug 28 2012 03:45:53

The Video that Zenah is referencing [Not verified]

Rachel Corrie - Related Footage · activistvideos

AP's social media guidelines updated

Saqib I Ahmed — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:22:08 GMT

The Associated Press updated its staff social media guidelines today with a new section on live-tweeting news and an updated section on how to connect with newsmakers on social media. Selected tweets from heavy duty twitter users as they react to the guidelines.

Storified by Saqib I Ahmed · Tue, Jul 24 2012 10:22:50

We've just updated the @AP social media guidelines with new guidance on live-tweeting and more: http://apne.ws/Qhbc9r
— Eric Carvin · Tue, Jul 24 2012 07:40:41

AP has updated social media guidelines. "All AP journalists are encouraged to have accounts on social networks." http://bit.ly/PEuWkK
— GdB · Tue, Jul 24 2012 08:04:41

The AP is updating its social media guidelines. I can now tweet breaking news before the story runs. http://bit.ly/MFryad
— petersvensson · Tue, Jul 24 2012 07:54:38

The AP guidelines on RTs: Retweets, like tweets, should not be written in a way that looks like you’re expressing a personalopinion on the issues of the day. A retweet with no comment of your own can easily be seen as a sign ofapproval of what you’re relaying.

RT @bookishglam: AP social media guide: even if you say retweet does not mean endorsement, many people who see your RT will never look at your Twitter bio.
— Wacanaisme weblog · Tue, Jul 24 2012 09:02:13

@acarvin @antderosa the retweeting rule seems bizarre, who says a retweet can 'easily' be seen as an endorsement?Few on here see as such.
— Neal Mann · Tue, Jul 24 2012 07:54:44

@fieldproducer @EricCarvin @acarvin Twitter is filled with norms created by users. Outsiders needs to learn the syntax, it's their problem
— Anthony De Rosa · Tue, Jul 24 2012 08:18:08

And the AP guidelines has something to say about friending and “liking” political candidates or causes:

"Friending and “liking” political candidates or causes may create a perception among peopleunfamiliar with the protocol of social networks that AP staffers are advocates. Therefore, staffers should try to make this kind of contact with figures on both sides of controversial issues."

This seems silly... "friending, “liking” political candidates...may create perception...that AP staffers are advocates" http://bit.ly/MFryad
— Anthony De Rosa · Tue, Jul 24 2012 07:46:27

@AntDeRosa completely agree, it is very hard and in some instances impossible to follow something unless you click like or subscribe etc
— Neal Mann · Tue, Jul 24 2012 07:49:51

@AntDeRosa Silly indeed, had to become a "fan" of Berlusconi on Facebook to read his updates, didn't mean I was a Bunga-Bunga aficionado...
— Michel Rose · Tue, Jul 24 2012 07:56:24

@AntDeRosa I agree. Definitely silly. In new media age, you have to roll w technology & that rule seems a ridiculous attempt at objectivity
— Matthew Boyle · Tue, Jul 24 2012 07:49:47

AP's social guidelines: If you think a tweet should be deleted, contact a manager first - http://bit.ly/MFryad
— Matthew Keys · Tue, Jul 24 2012 08:03:10

So @AP updated social media guidelines says employees "should not make any postings that express political views" Hmm !
— Saqib I Ahmed · Tue, Jul 24 2012 08:01:09

Couldn't agree more with the new guidelines on 'liking' or following politicos/causes http://www.ap.org/Images/AP%20Social%20Media%20Guidlines%20Update%20TJK_tcm28-8375.pdf
— Nabila Chami · Tue, Jul 24 2012 07:47:14

AP releases new social media guidelines. Among them: Managers shouldn't send friend requests to subordinates - http://bit.ly/MFryad
— Matthew Keys · Tue, Jul 24 2012 07:59:23

.@ProducerMatthew so the AP wants their staffers to be impartial even when it comes to personal tweets about sports affiliations? Brutal.
— Charlie Warzel · Tue, Jul 24 2012 08:12:30

@cwarzel That's not what I read. The guidelines made it seem like opinions on sports and entertainment were okay, but cautioned.
— Matthew Keys · Tue, Jul 24 2012 08:13:27

Quick word count on AP's social media guidelines: Tweet 32, Twitter 11, Facebook 5, Google Plus 2, Tumblr 0 - http://bit.ly/MFryad
— Matthew Keys · Tue, Jul 24 2012 08:08:42

And finally:

"From Bush House in London" BBC Bids Good-bye

Saqib I Ahmed — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:46:27 GMT

At noon London time on July 12, 2012, Britain slipped silently into a new era of radio history.At the top of the hour, the BBC World Service - once the voice of the British empire - transmitted its last radio news bulletin from its imposing home, Bush House in central London.

Storified by Saqib I Ahmed · Thu, Jul 12 2012 17:46:27

Farewell Bush House: "A beacon of truth and objectivity in a troubled world" - BBC's Mark Thompson in final broadcast http://bbc.in/NjzcWa
— BBC News (World) · Thu, Jul 12 2012 04:05:39

"The World Service and the news goes on. Just not from here" - @IainPurdon's last words in Bush House final broadcast http://bbc.in/NjzsnU
— BBC News (World) · Thu, Jul 12 2012 04:08:33

End of era as BBC bids good-bye to majestic home

LONDON (Reuters) - At noon London time on July 12, 2012, Britain will slip silently into a new era of radio history. At the top of the ho...

"Part of me feels sad. Bush House has meant something. You would say: 'I work at Bush House'. You don't say: 'I work at the BBC World Service'." ~ Beautiful words from Andrew Whitehead, a former South Asia correspondent who has worked for the BBC since 1981.

Beautiful narrated slideshow on Bush House as the BBC World Service broadcasts from there for the last time today http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18801251
— Miriam Elder · Wed, Jul 11 2012 23:39:09

Produced my last World Service bulletin to be broadcast from Bush House...
— Jason Caffrey · Tue, Jul 10 2012 09:20:16

Thanks Andrew, this brings back memories of producing programs there. “@awrd: Farewell to Bush House http://zite.to/Nk65z3 via @zite”
— Andrew Dodd · Thu, Jul 12 2012 17:09:09

So long BBC Bush House. I had the best time there. the walk through Temple Gardens,the fish n chips,the weird basement,the smelly bar.
— David Pickvance · Thu, Jul 12 2012 16:45:59

Going into Bush House for the last time. The final #BBC World Service from that building is broadcast at noon.
— Jason Caffrey · Thu, Jul 12 2012 03:37:50

Last ever BBC World Service news bulletin from Bush House is on air right now. Historic stuff for journos.
— Dominic Casciani · Thu, Jul 12 2012 04:04:59

Listen to the last bulletin here:

BBC World Service - Last News Bulletin from Bush House · mrmrslt

Last broadcast from BBC World Service in Bush House - its home for 70 years - just happened. Sad moment, but bright future no doubt.
— Kai Tabacek · Thu, Jul 12 2012 04:06:54

And people tuned in to the historic bulletin from far corners of the world.

I just listened to last broadcast from #Bush House from Hargeisa, Somaliland, a place where the #BBC means so much. Now listening to #WHYS.
— Mary Harper · Thu, Jul 12 2012 04:07:32

Listening in Beijing to last ever bulletin from #Bush House. My kids are failing to understand historical significance.
— Louisa Lim · Thu, Jul 12 2012 04:02:31

Nigel Henry Doran 's Twitter Photo · Nigel Henry Doran

Funny to see radio on a screen. Last World Service broadcast from #BushHouse http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18811137
— natalie · Thu, Jul 12 2012 04:06:06

Wikimedia

Higgs Boson ( aka "the God particle")

Saqib I Ahmed — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 11:13:00 GMT

Scientists at the CERN research centre have discovered a new subatomic particle that could be the elusive Higgs boson, which is believed to be crucial in the formation of the universe. Here is a storify on the announcement and of course reactions from Twitter. Follow me on Twitter at @SaqibReports

Storified by Saqib I Ahmed · Wed, Jul 04 2012 04:13:00

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LIVE: Scientists at CERN hold press conference on search for the 'God particle' Higgs boson - CERN Webcast http://bit.ly/R8ZYQT
— Breaking News · Wed, Jul 04 2012 00:09:41

Best evidence yet found for "God particle:" U.S. physicists http://reut.rs/OZUlWS
— Reuters Science News · Mon, Jul 02 2012 22:02:33

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All set for the live webcast! #Nikhef @cern All systems are Go http://pic.twitter.com/qmf5EGFg · Oscar Koeroo

So what exactly is the Higgs Boson particle? Here you go:

Higgs boson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "God particle (physics)" redirects here. For other uses, see God particle. A simulated event, featu...

And now that you are even more confused than you were before ... A graphic to explain it all.

Express explains God particle: Scientists claim Higgs particle brings mass, order to universe: http://iexp.in/nhsg http://pic.twitter.com/PE1RuyzD · The Indian Express

And...

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So why is it so important ? Physicist Martin Archer explains.

Intv-higgs-boson-god-particle cnn · CNN International

And some Higgs facts in a storify by Robert Garisto, a theoretical physicist and editor for the physics journal Physical Review Letters.

Higgs Facts

Tweets from @RobertGaristo from 6/25-July3 2012 about the Higgs boson with some responses

We also have two great interviews with this elusive subject. The first one is a Vanity Fair exclusive.

Exclusive: Talking the God Particle Through Its Existential Crisis

The Associated Press reports that physicists at Switzerland's CERN lab have likely discovered evidence of the existence of the Higgs boso...

And then this one by the inimitable Andy Borowitz.

5 Questions for the Higgs Boson Particle " Borowitz Report

NEW YORK (The Borowitz Report ) - The Higgs boson particle has been everywhere these days - on TV, in newspapers and magazines, courtside...

Truly a great day for physics. But why call it the "god particle"?

Twitter has a haircut!

Saqib I Ahmed — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:20:56 GMT

Twitter announced a slight rebrand via a blog post. It said a simplified Twitter bird will be the universally recognizable symbol of Twitter. Here are some reactions from Twitter users.

Storified by Saqib I Ahmed · Wed, Jul 04 2012 01:24:13

In flight: our new #Twitterbird http://blog.twitter.com/2012/06/taking-flight-twitterbird.html
— Twitter · Wed, Jun 06 2012 09:04:42

Attention Twitter developers - it's time to update to the new #Twitterbird if you're using a Twitter logo! https://dev.twitter.com/blog/new-day-new-bird ^JC
— Twitter API · Wed, Jun 06 2012 09:06:38

A logo do Twitter (aquele passarinho azul) mudou de forma: http://twitpic.com/9tgkcx · dehalcantara

Twitter refreshes its iconic bird logo - this time, with overlapping circles The company has decided to update its bird again. So, what's so different about the current logo (right)? It's made of... · shortformblog

Twitter Redesigns Its Bird in Exceedingly Meaningful New Logo http://bit.ly/JXgXoW
— Dave Conklin · Wed, Jun 06 2012 10:43:04

the bird's lifting now, wonder what it will do to blasphemy laws and twitter. New Twitter Logo - PRNewser http://www.mediabistro.com/prnewser/new-twitter-logo_b38843
— HRF #Hate Crime Team · Wed, Jun 06 2012 10:43:32

So, there's a new @twitter logo. Entire internet: looks like it's time to update your custom buttons! http://blog.twitter.com/2012/06/taking-flight-twitterbird.html
— Jacob Etter · Wed, Jun 06 2012 09:46:20

@twitter Why did you lose the cool haircut? :(
— Prashant C · Wed, Jun 06 2012 09:37:27

RT @sean_a_rose: The new Twitter logo makes my neck hurt.
— David Tran · Wed, Jun 06 2012 10:43:23

BuzzFeed Sports's Twitter Photo · BuzzFeed Sports

Is my Twitter logo now out of date and the tattoo up the side of my leg lol ??????
— gareth collier · Wed, Jun 06 2012 05:12:16

something tell me we're going to see a lot of new #dribbble shots sporting variations of the new twitter logo...sigh...
— Paul Jobson · Wed, Jun 06 2012 10:55:29

Twitter's best logo was the Twitter word mark before any of this bird nonsense. http://twitpic.com/9th8hr · fredhq

Twitter banned in Pakistan

Saqib I Ahmed — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:13:43 GMT

Twitter has been temporarily banned across Pakistan on Sunday by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. Twitter was reportedly blocked due to "blasphemous & inflammatory content." Ironically one of the first places where the news popped up was the Micro-blogging website!

Storified by Saqib I Ahmed · Sun, May 20 2012 05:13:43

WOW - Twitter blocked across Pakistan over ‘blasphemous drawings’ The Express Tribune http://bit.ly/L8o89h
— Lucy P. Marcus · Sun, May 20 2012 03:14:44

Tribune

Twitter blocked across Pakistan over 'blasphemous drawings' - The Express Tribune

Express News correspondent Suhail Chaudhry reported that the access to Twitter was blocked due to an ongoing "competition" of Prophet Muh...

Twitter blocked in #Pakistan, a day after interior minister claimed it wouldn't happen - via BBC's @AleemMaqbool
— BBC Breaking News · Sun, May 20 2012 03:29:12

(Web) Is Twitter blocked for you? Please provide us your location - ISP using #Twitterban for our report
— The Express Tribune · Sun, May 20 2012 03:28:03

@sam_theone911 twitter banned by pakistan gov for 'blasphemous & inflammatory content" - mention of 'those' cartoons again too...
— Aleem Maqbool · Sun, May 20 2012 04:01:20

Pakistan's #Twitterban is absurd, but fortunately also inept, to judge by the number of Pakistanis still tweeting. Good!
— Alex von Tunzelmann · Sun, May 20 2012 04:00:59

Pakistan's Interior minister @SenRehmanMalik's tweet from yesterday where he says Twitter/FB won't be banned! https://twitter.com/#!/SenRehmanMalik/status/203961375087788032
— Saqib I Ahmed · Sun, May 20 2012 03:45:12

Dear all, I assure u that Twitter and FB will continue in our country and it will not be blocked. Pl do not believe in rumors.
— Rehman Malik · Sat, May 19 2012 14:32:35

I often tweet @SenRehmanMalik to (successfully) plead for a visa to Pakistan! Now a #Twitter ban?! Sounds like April Fools Day in May.
— barkha dutt · Sun, May 20 2012 04:07:59

So what do people who sign on to Twitter get to see? Something like this ? [Disclaimer: This particular photo is from May 12]

Even twitter gets blocked. #Ufone #Pakistan http://pic.twitter.com/BffoOMwI · Dowctor

Register your protest against ban on twitter in #Pakistan. Phone no 0800-5505. Email: complaint@pta.gov.pk
— Shiraz Hassan · Sun, May 20 2012 04:20:53

You can ban twitter in #Pakistan. How are you going to ban Pakistani from #Twitter? #Shame on #PPP
— Bяαvє нєαяŦ Qızılbāš · Sun, May 20 2012 04:20:52

Twitter banned in pakistan. Let's ban paper as well...coz u know someone could draw on it also!
— Salman Zahid Qureshi · Sun, May 20 2012 03:27:36

Fanatic, Fundamentalist and Terrorists are free in Pakistan but Twitter is blocked.
— Ansar Burney · Sun, May 20 2012 04:28:12

Twitter banned in Pakistan (for now). It's inaccessible on broadband connections but working on mobile phones. IT Ministry, you're so silly.
— Mehreen Kasana · Sun, May 20 2012 02:39:07

Pakistan has blocked twitter for blasphemous tweets..The devil you say....
— Len · Sun, May 20 2012 04:47:52

Has Pakistan any plans to ban LET and Dawood Ibrahim as well like they did with twitter?
— Señor Ansh · Sun, May 20 2012 04:15:43

Pakistan is trending on twitter. It must ban itself now.
— Junkyard Joker · Sun, May 20 2012 04:17:08

Status Change: Zuckerberg Ties The Knot

Saqib I Ahmed — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:25:15 GMT

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status to "married" on Saturday. Check out what people are saying about this surprise change to his Relationship Status.

Storified by Saqib I Ahmed · Sun, May 20 2012 03:25:15

BREAKING: Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg marries longtime girlfriend. -RJJ
— The Associated Press · Sat, May 19 2012 18:21:45

Here's the wedding photo Mark Zuckerberg posted to his Facebook profile http://pic.twitter.com/RgnGbxU5 · Anthony De Rosa

More: Zuckerberg and 27-year-old Priscilla Chan tied the knot at a small ceremony at his Palo Alto, Calif., home -@AP http://apne.ws/KlQVZ5
— Breaking News · Sat, May 19 2012 18:33:12

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg marries sweetheart

(AP) - Mark Zuckerberg has updated his Facebook status to "married." The 28-year-old Facebook founder and CEO has wed longtime ...

Mark Zuckerberg marries longtime love http://reut.rs/JsVaFR
— Reuters Top News · Sat, May 19 2012 19:32:19

UPDATED: Zuckerberg married in surprise ceremony w/100 guests, gives wife "very simple ruby." http://on.mash.to/Jb0cCN
— Pete Cashmore · Sat, May 19 2012 19:08:35

Let's get this straight. He rang the Nasdaq bell and the wedding bell? #showoff”
— Deal Journal · Sat, May 19 2012 19:16:33

And here are some of the best comments on the wedding ! ( The @moorehn timeline was a great help in curating some of the funniest of these comments!)

The only time I've had breaking news via fb, was news that zuckerberg is married. That would have been ironic to learn via twitter.
— Nate Weber · Sat, May 19 2012 19:37:45

Facebook may be public, but founder Mark Zuckerberg if OFF the market, he married his longtime girlfriend today. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/story/2012-05-19/facebook-mark-zuckerberg-marries-girlfriend/55082954/1
— Lisa Osborne · Sat, May 19 2012 18:38:57

Zuckerberg's sister updates her status on Facebook.

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Congrats, Mark and Priscilla Chan Zuckerberg! http://fb.me/1CQt3bPMs
— Thala Pola Varuma · Sat, May 19 2012 18:38:56

Now "Priscilla Chan" and "Mark Zuckerberg" are both trending on Twitter in the US.
— Elana Zak · Sat, May 19 2012 18:39:28

OK, there is romance at different levels in everyone, why would Mark Zuckerberg marry the day after reaching Net W. of 18 b.
— rha451 · Sat, May 19 2012 18:39:26

Finally, he can afford it! @HuffingtonPost: Mark Zuckerberg marries longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan http://huff.to/JsOkA0
— Jose Antonio Rosas · Sat, May 19 2012 18:39:25

What were Mark Zuckerberg's $FB shares worth at the moment he said "I do." today? $19,253,605,209. (Source: http://bit.ly/JWS8ah)
— CNBC · Sat, May 19 2012 19:04:04

So here's the thing: if you're a billionaire and you're too cheap to get a good wedding photog, at least Instagram your nuptials photo.
— Darren Murph · Sat, May 19 2012 18:58:21

Zuck went with a ruby, says source "authorized to speak". Also: Surprise ceremony! (Except for people who told the AP) http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_FACEBOOK_CEO_MARRIED?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2012-05-19-21-24-56
— Peter Kafka · Sat, May 19 2012 18:38:25

"Honey, we can't get hitched until we go public." Mark Zuckerberg marries Priscilla Chan. http://allthingsd.com/20120519/just-married/
— Peter Kafka · Sat, May 19 2012 18:33:26

Oh Calcutta !

Saqib I Ahmed — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:20:05 GMT

There are cities that are about money, and there are cities that are about power. But if ever a city was about soul, it is Calcutta. Here are some of the best pictures that help bare the soul of this wonderful city that has been around for over three centuries. Do "Like," share and comment!

Storified by Saqib I Ahmed · Fri, May 18 2012 18:20:05

Took this shot in #Calcutta #india to attend a friends wedding. This was an unforgettable evening at the #victoria #memorial. I think I must have spent 3 hours shooting with my best friend! #iphone4 #picoftheday #instagood #photooftheday #jj #jj_forum_0240 #igers #ig #reflection #sunset #silhouette #dusk · Gabrįel Forrey

KOLKATA http://pic.twitter.com/GIzrqAya · sam_15700

Established nearly a century ago, (1921) The Victoria Memorial is a memorial building dedicated to Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom and Empress of India. Over time, however, it has become the iconic image of the city. One of the most photographed buildings in the city it is often called the poor man's Taj Mahal.

Victoria Memorial (India) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The , officially the Victoria Memorial Hall, is a memorial building dedicated to Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom and Empress of Ind...

Victoria Memorial, Kolkata, West Bengal, India · kartik

Angell #instagramers #instahub #instagram #instadaily #instagramhub #india #instagood #picoftheday #pictureoftheday #popularpics #photographyoftheday #photooftheday #photography #photoshop #webstagram #india #kolkata #mumbai · Abhijit Sinha

#calcutta #victoria #memorial #bengal #india #droidography #droid #britishindia · Renjith Pillai

Victoria Memorial, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. · kartik

Victoria Memorial, Kolkata, West Bengal, India · kartik

#victoria #monument #warrior #calcutta #india · Renjith Pillai

Visited Victoria Memorial, Kolkata last year. · kartik

Victoria Memorial, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The architects wanted you feel the arrogance of the British Empire · kartik

Imperial Arrogance · kartik

#victoria #memorial #calcutta #bengal #monument · Renjith Pillai

#victoriamemorial #calcutta #reflection #tree #water #people #winterevening · Sukanya Moktan

Last picture of Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. · kartik

#Victoria Memorial #Calcutta #Kolkata #India #beautiful #architecture · aquariusviii

Save the beauti of tis planet... · sandip roy

#Victoria Memorial #Kolkata #Calcutta · Urooz Virk

But the Victoria Memorial Hall is not the only old building in the city. In fact, some would say that the soul of Calcutta lies in its older building. Some of them are so old that you do not need Instagram filters to give them the aged look!