ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED NEWSPAPER 8 February 2014 8 Rabial II 1435 - Volume 18 Number 5969 Price: QR2 ON SATURDAY Cloudy skies today; scattered rains likely DOHA: The weather would be cloudy today with chances of scattered rains, the weather bureau said yesterday. The wind direction inland would be northwesterly to northeasterly, and off- shore the wind direction would be north- westerly. Wind speed inland is forecast to be between five and 15 knots, while at sea the speed may increase up to 15 and 18 knots, particularly in the north. “We are expecting scattered rains tomorrow. The weather is likely to be partly cloudy to cloudy, similar to what has been experienced since this morning,” a forecaster told The Peninsula last evening. Day temperatures are likely to range between 18 degrees Celsius (in Abu Samra) to 21 degrees in Doha. Places like Al Khor and Ruwais are expected to record the second highest temperature at 20 degrees. Abandoned cars to be towed away DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning has launched a drive to remove abandoned cars and machinery from footpaths in Doha Al Haditha (Modern Doha). Stickers warning that the vehicles would be removed have been pasted on at least five abandoned cars so far. Civic inspectors of the Ministry of Municipality recently started pasting such stickers on vehicles parked on footpaths. Jassem Al Maliki, a member of the civic body from Doha Al Haditha had requested to the ministry to ban parking of cars and VANISHING equipment on footpaths in his constitu- ency, Al Arab reports. The ministry replied that the depart- ment concerned had been mobilised to launch an operation to remove the vehicles. Homs: 83 civilians evacuated HOMS: More than 80 civilians were ALBUMS evacuated from rebel-held areas of the Syrian city of Homs yesterday under a humanitarian truce after having sur- THE ISSUE vived more than 600 days under army siege. The launch of the operation was to be followed today by delivery of aid. Technology has made many been a number of articles in Arabic media of Studios, too, are feeling the impact of these “UN teams have pre-positioned food, things obsolete. The tradition late about how people are gradually saying changes. Gone are the days when they used to medical and other basic supplies for imme- goodbye to the tradition of keeping photo make most of their income from traditional diate delivery as soon as the first group of keeping photo albums of albums. photography. They are adapting to new tech- Design: Abraham Augusthy of civilians are out and we hope to send occasions like weddings and For Arabs and Asians, for whom family nology to survive, and are introducing new this aid on Saturday morning,” said the other ceremonies is dying out relations are sacrosanct, the disappearance products and services. But the extraordinary UN humanitarian coordinator in Syria, of family albums is a deeply emotional thing. increase in the volume of pictures taken, Yacoub El Hillo. due to the advent of digital “In the case of photos stored in devices, we through mobile phones and other devices, See also page 9 photography. While the older sometimes forget them and delete them acci- has contributed to their business. “There are generation is unhappy that dentally. Sometimes, the device gets a virus, still people who want to print pictures taken Cameron urges Scots which means the life of the photo depends with mobile phones and digital cameras,” says such a tradition is disappearing, on the life of the device it’s stored on. At the a studio owner. to remain in UK the new generation is happy same time, a printed photograph is perma- It’s not only albums that are vanishing due nent,” says Dina Fuwad, an Arab expatriate. to digital photography, even the practice of LONDON: Prime Minister David to embrace the change, and Dr Abdul Aziz Al Hammadi, a teacher of sending greeting cards has become outdated, Cameron made an emotional appeal finds many benefits in keeping social science in the UAE, says that some having been replaced by online greetings. yesterday for Scotland to remain part memories in memory sticks, hard people have a hobby of collecting albums and Greeting cards have been completely with- of the United Kingdom, warning Scots a are deeply attached to them. “Old people drawn from the market and shops selling vote for independence would undermine disks and flash drives. always find old things good. As for albums, them have closed down those sections. Britain’s global clout and imperil its their childhood memories are connected with With the passage of time, old traditions financial and political stability. Speaking echnology has brought revolution- printed pictures and they are proud of them, are likely to disappear completely. The new in London, Cameron made his most pas- ary changes to human life, causing and find the new technology unappealing. generation is adept at using new technology sionate defence yet of the UK, which PAGEcertain things6 to be missed a lot. But digital photography belongs to this age and has no love for the interests of the old comprises England, Scotland, Wales and TChanges brought about by digital and those who are living in this age must generation. Northern Ireland. “We would be deeply photography are one among them. There has adapt to this technology.” See also page 2 diminished without Scotland,” he said. See also page 10 THE PENINSULA & AGENCIES www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 FEBRUARY 8, 2014 ON SATURDAY 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com Home Technology changes how memories are stored Digital photography takes charm off family albums BY RAYNALD C RIVERA Adbah Faleh says the classic photo album forffoor offi-oofffifi-- brings back fond memories, something dig- cialcic i aall DOHA: With the advent of digital pho- ital albums don’t do. And although photo tography the practice of preserving production is quick in the digital medium, memories in printed photographs has he is also of the view that digital photos become a thing of the past. do not show the reality because they can Now there’s no need to go to a photo stu- be altered. dio and wait for hours or days to get the Others, however, believe that printed Drr AbdulazizAbbddululazaziziz photos developed. Just take pictures with a photographs are passé in the digital age Al Hammadi,Haammmamaddii, a camera and save them on a memory card, and people should adapt and take advantage sociologist,oollogogiisst,t, saidsaiaid flash drive or hard disk. 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Facebook has signalled time, has made photo albums redundant, money, says financial expert Bassam Al “I sold the machine five years ago because the end of the traditional but there are still people who prefer their Agah. people nowadays are relying on digital tech- photo album. photos on paper. “We have a shelf full of photo albums nology. They take photos through mobiles. Three years ago, Sahir Al Qudisy’s because we used to take many photos of But there is still demand for photo printing house back in Palestine burned down, the our children, but now with digital means during special occasions like weddings and documents.