List of PR9 Authority Websites for Creating Top Quality Backlinks

While surfing around the internet, I came across a couple of blogs and sites showing high PR websites for creating top quality backlinks. This discovery intrigued me to research more and make a lovely list of PR9 authority websites, which can be extremely helpful for getting top quality backlinks for your website, blog or forum.
So here's the huge list of PR9 websites:-

1. adobe.com
2. altavista.com
3. amazon.com
4. apache.org
5. apple.com
6. berkeley.edu
7. bloglines.com
8. cbsnews.com
9. cdc.gov
10. cisco.com
11. cnet.com
12. cnrs.fr
13. com.com
14. cornell.edu
15. creativecommons.org
16. dhs.gov
17. elsevier.com
18. energy.gov
19. epa.gov
20. ercim.org
21. ethz.ch
22. ets.org
23. fao.org
24. firefox.com
25. flash.com
26. flickr.com
27. gamespot.com
28. grants.gov
29. harvard.edu
30. house.gov
31. hp.com
32. ieee.org
33. iht.com
34. indiana.edu
35. inria.fr
36. internet2.edu
37. jalbum.net
38. keio.ac.jp
39. loc.gov
40. macromedia.com
41. microsoft.com
42. mozilla.com
43. mozilla.org
44. mysql.com
45. nasa.gov
46. nature.com
47. netscape.com
48. newsgator.com
49. nih.gov
50. noaa.gov
51. npr.org
52. nsf.gov
53. nytimes.com
54. opera.com
55. php.net
56. plone.org
57. real.com
58. regulations.gov
59. section508.gov
60. senate.gov
61. siteground.com
62. slashdot.com
63. slashdot.org
64. sourceforge.net
65. sun.com
66. times.com
67. un.org
68. unesco.org
69. upenn.edu
70. usdoj.gov
71. va.gov
72. webstandards.org
73. whitehouse.gov
74. who.int
75. wired.com
76. wordpress.com
77. wordpress.org
78. yahoo.com
79. yahoomail.com

If you have any suggestions to add to this list or some other ideas, please feel free to share in comments section below!

Top Tips for Appearing in MCQs - Part II

In Part 2 of this series of tip for appearing in MCQ based Exams, we will cover the points to be taken into account, while solving the paper. So you must keep an eye on the following:-

• As soon as you get the test paper, look at it and plan your time. don’t just throw yourself into answering the question paper. 
• What are the total number of questions?
• How many sections?
• Which question is worth solving than others?
• Once you have gone through the entire paper, pace yourself such that you finish the paper 10 minutes before the actual time limit. This will allow you to check some silly mistakes, left questions or over read questions.

• Try taking frequent breaks in the middle of the exam by stopping and closing your eyes, taking a deep breath. This will clear your mind of all the stress and help you to stay fresh during the whole exam.
• If you are completely lost and not able to solve the problems, here are some strategies to narrow the field and select correct answers.
• Ask yourself whether the answer you are considering completely addresses the question. If the test answer is only partly correct only under certain narrow conditions, then it’s probably not the right answer.
• If you think that the question posed is a tricky one then think again. Very few instructors would ever write a question intended to be deceptive. 
• If you suspect that the question is a tricky item, make sure you are not reading too much into the question, and try to avoid imagining detailed scenarios in which the answer could be true.
• In most cases tricky questions are only tricky because they are not taken at face value.
• For every MCQ question on the test you have 2 options

• Solve the problem directly.
• The Process of elimination.

Let’s discuss the first option. In general, solving the problem might always be faster than the process of elimination.

If you are not so comfortable with the topic or the question then choosing elimination will be the best choice. 

Solving the Problem:

Solving the problem is the most straightforward way to reach your answer as long as you feel comfortable with the lesson or the subject being tested. 

It’s mainly a two step process - 

• Step-1:   Read the question but don’t look at the answer. Try to understand the question. Rephrase it if you don’t understand the question and then devise a concrete plan to solve it. Solve the problem.
• Step-2:   Once you solve the problem –only then see if your answer is listed among the answer choices. We can’t stress enough that if you are trying to solve the problem directly, you should avoid looking at the answer choices until the end.
• Since trap answers are often the values you would get at the halfway point of the process of working out the problem if you peek at the choices you may get tricked into thinking you have solved the question before you actually have.

The Technique of Elimination:

• Every MCQ has options in which one is correct. So you need to check each option which one works. On certain occasions working backwards could actually be the faster method then just solving the problem directly. 
• Do work backward when the question describes an equation of some sort and answer choices are all rather simple numbers. Don’t work backwards when dealing with answer choices that contain variables or complicated fractions. 
• This technique can only be mastered by regular practice. Whenever you solve an MCQ at home always try out solving it using the elimination process only after solving it in subjective manner.

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If you are preparing for an MCQ-based exam then firstly you must know "What are MCQs and how are they prepared?". Then you must also read the "Best Method for Preparing for MCQs", "Top 5 Mistakes Made by Students while Preparing for MCQs" so that you can avoid falling in those pit-falls and lastly you must read the "Top Tips for Appearing in MCQs Part-1"!

Top Tips for Appearing in MCQs - Part I

Good preparation is only half the battle in an MCQ exam, and technique is equally important. MCQs can be deliberately tricky, with the aim of sorting the 'wheat from the chaff'. You may get the feeling that the examiners are trying to trip you up - this is because they are, and you need to be wise to their strategies.

To this end, we've complied another list of tips, this time to help you perfect your MCQ answering technique:

• Most importantly, READ the questions. Careless reading results in needless - and potentially costly - mistakes. If you miss the word 'not' in the stem (which of these is not a symptom of...) you could end up with a score of - 5 for just one question!
• Pace yourself and don't spend too long on one question.
• If you don't know the answer, move on and return to the question at the end.
• If you leave a question, be extremely careful to leave the corresponding answer box blank: if you put the wrong answer in the wrong box, you'll get all the questions wrong!
• Trust your instincts: your initial answer (or guess) is most likely to be right.
• An educated guess or an attempt to deduce the right answer is often better than leaving it blank. The student BMJ recommends always answering at least 90% of the questions in an MCQ exam (see 'analysing your score for more information on this).
• Be on the lookout for double negatives (not uncommon, not infrequently both mean often).
• Answers that contain words like always and never are less likely to be correct (there are very few certainties in medicine). Statements that contain sometimes, may or might are more likely to be correct.
• Beware of the word typically; this means 'usually'. There might be an option given that's correct, but rare - this is not 'typical'.
• Other 'intermediate' words include characteristically, mostly and sometimes, but how should you interpret these intermediate words? We've made some suggestions...

All, always, invariably, characteristically: 100%
Usual, mostly, very frequently: >75%
Often, common, frequently: 50-75%
Sometimes, occasionally: 25-50%
Rarely, very occasionally: <5%
None, never: 0%

• Longer, more specific answers are more likely to be correct (that's more likely, not definitely).
• Beware also of completion statements containing more than one piece of information - make sure both bits are correct.
• Answers containing numbers (25% of patients experience...) are most likely to either be correct, or completely wrong. If you know that a symptom is very common, then 25% is likely to be wrong, but if you now that roughly 1 in 4 patients will display this symptom it's likely to be correct. Be wary of very precise figures - 19.3% of patients... they are unlikely to be correct.

Leave time at the end of the exam to check for glaring errors - but don't go changing answers you're not sure about, remember, your first guess is most likely to be right.
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If you are preparing for an MCQ-based exam then firstly you must know "What are MCQs and how are they prepared?". Then you must also read the "Best Method for Preparing for MCQs", "Top 5 Mistakes Made by Students while Preparing for MCQs" so that you can avoid falling in those pit-falls and lastly you must read the "Top Tips for Appearing in MCQs Part-2" !

Best Method to Prepare for MCQ-Based Exam

Preparing for an MCQ-based exam is completely different from preparation method for all other types of exams. You need to direct your energies in the right way, otherwise you will continue to study and still get No Output!

Coming straight to the point, I shall be telling you the best method (Tested and Proven by Experts) to prepare for an MCQ-based exam. So how do you prepare for an MCQ exam? I've compiled a list of tips:

• Revise everything, and don't try to 'question spot'. MCQ exams can cover an awful lot of material - that's the point.
• Make sure your knowledge is sufficiently specific. MCQs can be highly specific, so a general knowledge of an area might not be enough.
• However, a good broad knowledge is helpful when attempting to deduce the correct answer to a question you're unsure of.
• Practice, practice, practice and then do some more practice. Gather together as many questions as you can lay your hands on.
• Make sure your practice MCQs cover material that's relevant to your course; there's no point in learning things you won't be asked.
• Pile on the pressure by practicing under exam conditions. This will help you become accustomed to answering questions against the clock, and allow you to accurately judge how much time you can allow for each question.
• Get hold of the Exam Answering Sheets or similar sheets and practice in real time.
• If you try to recreate exam conditions when you practice, you'll find your memory will be triggered under similar conditions in the exam hall.
• Revise the things you don't know. Sounds obvious, but you're actually more likely to spend time on topics you already know - it's more fun and can be better for morale. Be brave, and tackle your weakest areas (neurology?!) first.
• Revise with friends; it's easier to stay motivated - and much more fun! You can share knowledge this way too. Make sure you revise with friends of a similar ability - there's nothing more depressing than finding everyone else knows more than you do. Alternatively, if you relish a challenge, try revising with the best and brightest - they may inspire you to raise your game.
• On the day of the exam, make sure you're clear about the exam format: how many questions are there? How long have you got? Will there be negative marking?

If you are preparing for an MCQ-based exam then firstly you must know "What are MCQs and how are they prepared?". Then you must have a knowledge about the "Common Mistake made by students while preparing for MCQ exam" and lastly you must read the  "Top Tips for Appearing in MCQs Part-1" and "Top Tips for Appearing in MCQs Part-2" !

Top 5 MCQ Mistakes while Preparing for MCQ-based Exam

A common mistake made by the MCQ novice is believing that MCQs are only a test of memory, and if you have perfect recall of everything you've been taught, you can't fail. However, although they do test your ability to recall facts, MCQs can also test your ability to interpret information and apply knowledge to both familiar and unfamiliar scenarios. Success in MCQ tests is not simply a case of memorising everything you've been taught.
Some of the most common mistakes committed by students while preparing for MCQ-based exams are as follows:-

• Do not try to memorize everything. Learn with logic and relate information between different books on the same topic.
• The most difficult way to prepare for MCQ based exam is to study alone. Studying in a group of like-minded students can be very helpful.
• Go through the entire course of study. Do Not leave anything on choice.
• Even if you can not study everything multiple times, you must go through it at least once and discuss with friends. You will surely recall it, if you see it in exams.
• Instead of studying hard, you must Study Smart for an MCQ based exam.

If you are preparing for an MCQ-based exam then firstly you must know "What are MCQs and how are they prepared?". Then you must also read the "Best Method for Preparing for MCQs" and lastly you must read the  "Top Tips for Appearing in MCQs Part-1" and "Top Tips for Appearing in MCQs Part-2" !

What are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)?

What are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)?

How are MCQs Prepared?
The typical Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) is made up of a 'stem' or statement followed by several (often four or five) related completion items or options. The statements following the stem can be all true, all false, or a combination of true and false.


Distractors in MCQs.   The incorrect answers are called 'distractors' - they are meant to distract you from the correct answers, and for this reason, the distractors will be close enough to the correct answers to be plausible.


The Stem of the MCQ.   The stem should be read in turn with each of the completion statements. Each statement is independent, and there will be no fixed pattern to the number of true or false answers.

Most Common Format of MCQs.   The most common format currently used for MCQ exams is the extended matching item (EMI), or extended matching question (EMQ). An EMI question is similar to an MCQ in that you still have a stem and a range of options to choose from; however, EMI questions are thought to be a better tool for getting students to apply knowledge, as although more than one of the options might be correct, it's the best answer that's required.

After having the basic knowledge about the MCQ construction, you must go through the "Best Method for Preparing for MCQs", "Top 5 Mistakes Made by Students while Preparing for MCQs" so that you can avoid falling in those pit-falls; and above all you must read the "Top Tips for Appearing in MCQs Part-1" and "Top Tips for Appearing in MCQs Part-2".

Easiest and the Most-Secure Way to Access Facebook in China

If you have ever been to China, you must be knowing that the censorship policy of Chinese Government is unethically strict and unreasonable. Our dearest websites like Twitter, YouTube, StumbleUpon, Gmail, and above all Facebook are banned in China. You will be surprised to know that even the photos on Flickr and Wikipedia are blocked, however the text on these two websites can be viewed.

To add to your excitement, I would like to inform you that every personal blog hosted by Blogger, Wordpress, Tumbler and other blogging hosts is banned in China.

Before I joined Facebook and Twitter, I believed them to be sheer waste of time; however the story is different afterwards. At the moment I believe that I can live without food, water and shelter for 14 days but I cannot live without Facebook for 24 hours. I am sure that your story will be no different than mine.

During last month, I had to visit China to attend a workshop on Information Technology for a few days. At this point, I came to know that You cannot access Facebook, Youtube , Twitter and Gmail in China; thus I started looking for the viable solution. I wanted to get a solution which is feasible both in quality and financially.

I found quite a number of solutions including web based proxy sites, free proxy sites and Virtual Private Network (VPN) software and studied them thoroughly. During my stay in China, I tried all of these methods and found that it is best to use a VPN to access Facebook in China.

A VPN is a magnificent way for bypassing internet censorship imposed by China to curtail the freedom of speech by its citizens. By using a VPN, you can very conveniently unblock all websites without paying a gigantic sum of money. It is not only cost-effective but also very efficient. VPNs are extremely safe and secure. If installed correctly, a VPN can be your most-secure way to access facebook and other blocked websites from China.

Unlike other solutions, VPNs are very fast and instantly unblock all the blocked websites. Although you can buy a subscription from a paid VPN service but you can also find free VPNs easily by searching on the internet. Most of the paid VPNs even offer a 7-day free trial to its customers.

I think that such an irrational internet censorship policy in China is unfair to these mammoth websites especially Facebook. Facebook has more than 500 Million active users and more than 250 million users access it every day. Just imagine the impact of this website on people’s lives that users install more than 20 Million applications every day.

Does the Government in China still think that they will be able to block the access of its population to Facebook? What do you think?

You can read more on the subject by visiting a friend’s blog at “Access Facebook in China”. This blog is regularly updated and contains the latest information to access Facebook from China and anywhere else in the World.

How to Watch Hulu in the UK or Canada?

With the advent of exceptionally interesting and fascinating TV shows, American television has attracted the attention of billions of viewers around the globe. TV series like Prison Break, CSI: Miami, Lost, Friends and Desperate Housewives are tremendously popular in all parts of the World, where English is spoken or even understood.


Although Hulu is restricted to be viewed by American viewers only, it still plays a vital role for the audience from other countries to watch the latest episodes. You watch Hulu in the UK or any other country. All you need to do is to change your IP address to a US IP and you are all set to watch Hulu. How to get an American IP remains the question, but it is not as difficult as it seems to be.

The easiest way to change your IP address is to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN), which is a one of the most secure ways to connect to a private LAN using internet to transport the network data packets securely. VPN uses encryption and authentication to deny unauthorized access and it can be utilized to send and receive any kind of data including video, audio and data. You can watch Hulu in the UK or Canada using a VPN easily.

Hotspot Shield had been a popular service to watch Hulu in Canada a couple of years ago, but because of its immense popularity and non-secure nature, it was blocked. Security has never been an issue with the VPN users, because of its capability to bypass regional internet restrictions like firewalls and web filters. Such bypasses are attributed to “Tunneling” the link of the network through a different area.

While accessing a VPN to watch Hulu in Canada, you should not be worried about anything, because VPNs are secure, reliable and legal. Above all, you can use a VPN to view Hulu from a range of diverse devices like xBox, laptop, iPhone, PS3 and iPad.

One of the great reasons to watch Hulu in the UK using a VPN is because every time you will access Hulu, it will be from a different IP address and Hulu will not mark you as an unauthorized user. Instead it will consider you as one of its legal and paid subscriber.

In order to install a VPN, you need not to be a computer guru. They are easy to install and simple to handle. Even a 6-years old kid can install them. Its installation is very simple and can be completed conveniently within a few minutes. After installation is completed, you can surf as you do on your internet. There is even no need to type the URLs.

VPNs have definitely changed the way users watch Hulu in Canada, UK or any country other than USA. Many of the US TV series are more popular outside USA than inside it. The immense attractiveness of these programs has forced the viewers to use secure, reliable and undetectable ways to watch Hulu for free.

Have you ever used Hulu.com to watch American TV series outside USA? If yes, then which service you have used? You can share your experiences for the benefit of all of us.

Facebook Ban Lifted In Pakistan

A Pakistani court has ordered the government to remove the ban on social networking website FACEBOOK, after a ban of almost two weeks. The ban was imposed in retaliation over a Facebook Page that started a contest of drawing the caricatures of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).

Drawing caricatures and images of the prophet are considered blasphemous by most Muslims.

“We cannot block access to information,” said Justice Ejaz Ahmed Chaudhry, a High Court judge in the city of Lahore.

In the ruling, he ordered the government to block specific content considered blasphemous to Islam. He also called on the authorities to explore a central censorship system, such as those used in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to block hate content.

The court will reconvene on June 15 to review the government’s progress.

The Islamic Lawyers Forum, the group that filed the original case to ban access to Facebook, rejected the court-ordered restoration on Monday, pledging to pursue what it called “a complete ban again” if the government doesn’t adequately censor hate content.

Outside the courtroom, protesters chanted slogans against Facebook.

The controversy erupted after a Facebook user created a page called “Everybody Draw Muhammad Day” and asked for submissions.

On May 19, thousands of Pakistanis responded with angry protests around the country. As a result, the Lahore High Court ordered the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to block access to over 600 Web sites, including Facebook, YouTube and certain pages on Flickr and Wikipedia. Access to most sites has since been restored.

On Saturday, Bangladesh became the second country to block Facebook. As in Pakistan, the ban is expected to be temporary.

Buying a Personal Computer - The Top Considerations for Buying your PC

Buying a computer may not be as easy for everyone. If you have used one in the past, then it may not be a difficult decision to make, however, for a first time buyer, there may be some important considerations which must be kept in mind.

The short answer to "What should I buy?" is "The best". Of course that answer is extremely subjective because "the best" to one person is certainly different to another. Our definition of "the best" is the fastest and the biggest, but even that leaves the computer newbie confused. Here's a quick rundown of what the computer novice should do and why:-

1. Buy a computer that includes basic peripherals. Every computer can be broken down into four major components: CPU unit, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. For the novice, it's best to buy a computer that has all of these components included so that when it's taken home, assembling the computer is a simple matter of plugging things in where they belong. Save the individual purchases of these components for those who have more experience.

2. Decide what you'll use the computer for. If you want to use your computer for cruising the web, sending email, or performing simple word-processing or spreadsheet tasks, a computer with the basic components that we just described should suffice. If you want to use a computer to help with a career in multimedia however, you're going to need to accessorize your system with a scanner, printer, digital camera, tablet, or digicam for example. If you want a computer to help with a career in music, you will need a quality microphone and set of speakers.

3. Create a budget and stick to it. How much can you afford to spend on a new computer? Although the prices of computers are decreasing, they can still create a hefty expense especially if you need additional peripherals described above. In addition, you'll need to figure in costs for maintenance, servicing, and insuring.

4. Start comparison shopping and look for the "fastest and biggest". By "fastest and biggest," we mean the computer with the fastest processor, the fastest modem, the biggest memory, and the biggest hard drive capacity. Even if you think that you'll never need the amount of speed or space available on the market today, it's important to have in the event that you truly do need that much in the future. Having such a large reserve will cut down on costs when the time comes to upgrade for more than what you may settle for in a computer that offers less.

5. Stick with the better-known brands. Venturing off the beaten path with lessor-known brands is again, an adventure for those who have more experience with computers. Although those better-known brands may be a tad bit more expensive, the computer novice will appreciate the comfort in purchasing a computer from a business that has a long record of building quality products, and that has the funds available for fulfilling returns, trades, servicing, and warranties.

6. Select a store. Having an idea of what you want in a computer and what kind of computer that you want, your only task left is to select the place in which you want to buy it. There are a number of places available including computer store outlets, online stores, auction sites, used computer stores, or your friendly neighborhood yard sale. For the computer novice, we recommend buying a computer from a physical store. In a physical store, you have the opportunity to see the computer of interest in person and ask questions. New computer buyers also have access to store warranties, returns, trades, and services.

These suggestions should give the computer newbie a great start in selecting a quality computer for the first time and they apply to either Windows computers or Apple Macintosh computers. After making these decisions and finally selecting one that fits your needs, you can then venture into the fascinating world of software - a world that is just as grand as the world of hardware!

Unlimited Music on Sony PSP and NGP!

Sony plans to expand its Music Unlimited streaming service to more of its gaming hardware, the company reportedly told Eurogamer in an interview published yesterday.


Speaking to the gaming publication, Shawn Layden, executive vice president and CEO of Sony Network Entertainment, said that Music Unlimited would be made available on the PlayStation Portable "in a matter of weeks." He then turned his attention to Sony's upcoming gaming device, codenamed the Next Generation Portable (NGP), which the company plans to release at the end of 2011.

"We will make it happen," Layden said to Eurogamer in reference to bringing Music Unlimited to the NGP. He went on to tell the publication that he believes his company's services need to be available on that device.