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Rethink Taxes on Motor Vehicles in Singapore

Posted by Dave Junia 26 May 13 Current Affairs, Economics COE, Cost, Economics, ERP, Motor Vehicle, Road Tax, Singapore, Tax

[caption id="attachment_5195" align="aligncenter" width="615"] The focus should be on usage and not ownership.[/caption] LTA's evaluation of a change in ERP system this week peaked my interest. They are looking move from a single charge entry

The C920 is Logitech's top of the line webcamera.

Review: Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920

Posted by Dave Junia 23 May 13 Tech Camera, Logitech, Review, Security, Skype, USB, Web Camera

[caption id="attachment_5174" align="aligncenter" width="615"] The C920 is Logitech's top of the line webcamera.[/caption] The HD Pro C920 is Logitech's top of the line web camera built for use with desktops and laptops. As it lies

Season Review 12/13: Another step forward but more will be expected.

Arsenal Season Review 2012/2013

Posted by Dave Junia 21 May 13 Football

[caption id="attachment_5157" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Season Review 12/13: Another step forward but more will be expected.[/caption] As the English Premier League of 12/13 passes, we look forward to a summer of transfer rumors and activity. Before

A tight finish and the most in form team at the end.

Reaction: Newcastle United (A)

Posted by Dave Junia 20 May 13 Football Chelsea, Giroud, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Newcastle United, Tottenham, Walcott, Wenger

[caption id="attachment_5110" align="aligncenter" width="615"] A tight finish and the most in form team at the end. (Credit: Flickr - Stuart MacFarlane)[/caption] It was a tense match. Many fans could not bear to watch it. But

From left the right: UE 4000, UE 6000, UE 9000

Review Roundup: Logitech Ultimate Ears Headphones

Posted by Dave Junia 18 May 13 Tech Audiophile, Logitech, Music, Review, UE 4000, UE 6000, UE 9000, Ultimate Ears

[caption id="attachment_5051" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Logitech's Finest: The UE 4000, UE 6000, UE 9000[/caption] The Logitech Ultimate Ears headphones comprises a family of 3 variations - the UE 4000, UE 6000 and UE 9000. The Logitech UE promise

Google IO revealed where Google was heading towards.

Google IO: Analyzing Mountain View’s Direction

Posted by Dave Junia 17 May 13 Tech Amazon, Android, Apple, Google, Hangout, IO, iOS, Maps, Microsoft, Search, Windows Phone, WWDC

[caption id="attachment_5071" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Google IO revealed where Google was heading towards.[/caption] Google IO 2013 was heavily targeted at developers unlike the IOs of the past. There was no real new consumer hardware and glasses did not

Singapore’s ideological prisoners, geography of hate, Iron Man 3 VFX

Posted by Dave Junia 16 May 13 Snippets DNA, Facebook, Iron Man, Media, Movies, Science, Singapore, Social, UNICEF

[caption id="attachment_5030" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Snippets: 16 May 2013[/caption] The question of inequality and economic growth has taken a long and twisted path. Will Singapore drop the Reagan-Thatcher revolution? Twitter is a great platform but it

Reaction: Wigan Athletic (H)

Posted by Dave Junia 15 May 13 Football Dean, Gibbs, Koscielny, Maloney, Mcmanaman, Podolski, Ramsey, Szczesny, Walcott, Wigan

[caption id="attachment_5021" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Podolski scores his first of two.[/caption] Arsenal secured an important 4-1 win against Wigan that swung the race for Champions League spots back into our favour. The Gunners began strongly before

Viber arrives on PCs - both Windows & OS X.

Review: Viber on Desktop and Android

Posted by Dave Junia 14 May 13 Tech Android, Apple, Communication, Google, iOS, Line, Messaging, Microsoft, OS X, Review, Skype, Viber, WeChat, Whatsapp, Windows

[caption id="attachment_4979" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Viber arrives on the Desktop - both Windows & OS X.[/caption] Viber broke away from what most competitors have done out there by creating a desktop client for its messaging and

Singapore’s defence, U.S. cyberwar strategies, save money on tech

Posted by Dave Junia 13 May 13 Snippets Cyberwar, Defence, Google, Google Glasses, How To, Military, Money, SimCity, Singapore, United States

[caption id="attachment_5006" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Snippets: 13 May 2013[/caption] Singapore has enjoyed 45 years of National Service and is looking forward to celebrate 48 years of sovereignty Are there signs that Singaporeans are beginning to take security for granted?

Is the Old Wintel Needed for Windows 8?

Posted by Dave Junia 12 May 13 Tech ARM, Conroe, Haswell, Intel, Ivy Bridge, Microsoft, Nahalem, Sandy Bridge, Silvermont, Windows

[caption id="attachment_4947" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Hybrids need a touch of Wintel.[/caption] I have personally wrote about the slow decline of the Wintel alliance. The Wintel alliance consists of basically Microsoft's operating system - Windows and Intel's

America’s self inflicted wounds, consumer toxin poisoning, WoW’s gradual decline

Posted by Dave Junia 11 May 13 Snippets How To, Mobile Computing, Photography, Poison, United States, World of Warcraft

[caption id="attachment_4970" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Snippets: 11 May 2013[/caption] Drone attacks are not just easy methods of taking out targets, it is also an easy way to create hate and animosity to those wielding it. Developed

Where you will roam in your years as an Economics undergraduate.

Reflections: Majoring in Economics at NUS

Posted by Dave Junia 10 May 13 Memories, School EC1101E, EC2101, EC2102, EC2303, EC2374, EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, EC3304, EC3322, EC3351, EC3371, EC3381, EC3382, EC4101, EC4102, EC4351, EC4361, EC4371, EC4372, EC4880, Economics, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, FASS, Millennia Institute, Modules, National University of Singapore, NUS, Singapore, Undergraduate

[caption id="attachment_4937" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Where you will roam in your years as an Economics undergraduate.[/caption] I stepped out of the exam hall two days back amidst cheers from my fellow course mates. For almost all us, this

Singapore’s 4G performance, a father’s decision, gaming – then and now

Posted by Dave Junia 9 May 13 Snippets 4G, India, Indira Gandhi, Internet, Sikh, Singapore, Software, Toys, Transformers

[caption id="attachment_4905" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Snippets: 9 May 2013[/caption] Have a look at the 4G performance of each of Singapore's telecommunications providers before making the leap and sacrificing 9-10GB of monthly data. There are some events

How the West perceives the rise of Asia.

Addressing Concerns on the Rise of Asia

Posted by Dave Junia 7 May 13 Current Affairs, Economics Asia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam

[caption id="attachment_4893" align="aligncenter" width="615"] How the West perceives the rise of Asia.[/caption] Asia's rise to prominence in the past two decades has yielded a flurry of discussions by economists, international relations scholars and even historians.

Walcott puts Arsenal in the lead and this time it was sufficient.

Reaction: Queens Park Rangers (A)

Posted by Dave Junia 5 May 13 Football Cazorla, Giroud, Henry, Monreal, Park, Podolski, Queens Park Rangers, Rosicky, Sagna, Szczesny, Townsend, Walcott

[caption id="attachment_4876" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Walcott puts Arsenal in the lead and this time it was sufficient. (Credit: Flickr - Pricey4)[/caption] Arsenal took another 3 points on the road as the race for CL spots look

The K310 allows you to do what other keyboards warn you against.

Review: Logitech Washable Keyboard

Posted by Dave Junia 3 May 13 Tech Hygiene, Keyboard, Logitech, Review

[caption id="attachment_4854" align="aligncenter" width="615"] The K310 allows you to do what other keyboards warn you against.[/caption] The Logitech Washable Keyboard K310 is the first time a mainstream peripheral manufacturer enters this niche that makes so

Iran’s private internet, online courses ease college burden, science of cyanide

Posted by Dave Junia 1 May 13 Snippets College, Cyanide, Education, Internet, Iran, Matrix, Spy, Tokyo

[caption id="attachment_4842" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Snippets: 1 May 2013[/caption] Everyone knows the Great Firewall of China but what about Iran's private internet service? Take a look at how the country manages to keep its internet service

Rosicky and Walcott celebrates only to be undone by Sagna.

Reaction: Manchester United (H)

Posted by Dave Junia 29 April 13 Football Dowd, Evans, Gervinho, Jones, Koscielny, Manchester United, Mertesacker, Oxlade Chamberlain, Podolski, Ramsey, Rooney, Rosicky, Sagna, Szczesny, Van Persie, Walcott, Wenger, Wilshere

[caption id="attachment_4817" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Rosicky and Walcott celebrates only to be undone by Sagna.[/caption] The hotly anticipated match between the two former rivals ended in a 1-1 draw. It was a fast paced game decided by goals

Conviction politicians, Galaxy S4 display shootout, war on terror affects women and children

Posted by Dave Junia 27 April 13 Snippets Bundesliga, Galaxy, iPhone, Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore, Terrorism, Thatcher, United Kingdom

[caption id="attachment_4810" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Snippets: 27 April 2013[/caption] What does former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and the recently passed Margaret Thatcher have in common? Conviction. Lots of it. The Samsung Galaxy S4 may

Arsenal fans have faced difficult years.

Understanding the Arsenal Angst

Posted by Dave Junia 25 April 13 Football Barcelona, Chelsea, Cole, Diaby, Edurado, Fabregas, Man City, Manchester United, Nasri, Rosicky, Van Persie, Vieira, Wenger

[caption id="attachment_4724" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Arsenal fans have faced difficult years.[/caption] Arsenal fans have gone through a lot but the amount of hate directed to former Arsenal player Robin Van Persie is unprecedented. I admit that

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