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Snippets: 16 May 2013

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

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 is also a space where people speak in public mostly without thinking. A map of hate has been generated for the United States and hateful tweets by topic […]

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Snippets: 13 May 2013

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

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? U.S. is indulging in cyberwarfare and a good portion of its work is done by outsourced providers. While this can be an easy solution to the a new battlefront, there

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Snippets: 11 May 2013

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

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 countries are going through an invisible phase of industrial poisoning. The source is from everyday items and materials you have come to know and love. World of Warcraft

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Snippets: 9 May 2013

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

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 in history that have left scars, some have not been told and here is a tragic story of what any father would never want to face. Gaming has

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Snippets: 1 May 2013

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

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 even more controlled than its Asian counterpart. Online degree courses are not just for those who did not attend college / university. It may serve to aid its

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Snippets: 27 April 2013

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

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 look almost similar to the S3 but DisplayMate has something else to say about screen quality. The war on terror does not only affect countries where ‘terrorists are

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Snippets: 16 April 2013

American drones in Pakistan, Thatcher’s economic legacy, Premier League flops

Drones hunt more than just Al Qaeda members. The breadth of world policing has just increased says leaked documents. Thatcher is an iconic political figure but what is less known are the economic policies that she hammered through. Find out what she accomplished in her famous tenure. To be labelled a flop is harsh but

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Snippets: 11 April 2013

Singapore’s baby campaigns, Microsoft hauls Google to EC, perspectives of rape in India

Singapore wants more babies, but is it doing it right? Microsoft hauls Google to the European Commission together with 14 other companies for antitrust concerns which is somewhat familiar for the former. Rape in India is a far more complex topic than the media have portrayed it to be. Here’s an in depth look at a problematic social issue. Diablo 3

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Snippets: 1 April 2013

Chinese cyberwar, North Korea analysis, blogger blamed for Chelsea F.C. woes

Conflicts abound in this relook at how mainstream media in the United States is covering hacking attempts from China. Also, another opinion on North Korea after it dramatically scaled up its military operations with the United States in its sights. Is this just a dramatic show of force? Benitez is sick of having nearly everyone laugh

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Snippets: 28 March 2013

Galaxy S4 vs. One, understanding Bitcoin, Stuxnet labelled an ‘Act of Force’

The most comprehensive head to head analysis of Samsung’s Galaxy S4 and the HTC One is out and the verdict is… there is no clear winner. Bitcoin is gaining increased popularity and you should read all about it. NATO has condemned the Stuxnet attack on Iran as illegal and deems it an ‘act of force’. Too bad

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Snippets: 26 March 2013

Diablo 3 better on consoles? Microsoft defends RT, Goal scoring machines

Will Blizzard’s first foray into consoles create a better Diablo 3 on consoles than on PCs? This would surely reignite the PC vs. Consoles argument. Microsoft took a strange decision to launch Windows RT. Redmond is now defending as many believe it should have simply stuck with Windows 8. Football is all about goals and

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Snippets: 20 March 2013

Windows 7 SP 1 enforced, Syrian crisis for kids, how much money for happiness?

Microsoft is sick of users who cannot be bothered to update their PCs, so Windows 7 Service Pack 1 will be downloaded and installed automatically starting today. How would you explain the Syrian Crisis to a five year old? This video from a Reddit series attempts to do so. Explanation or indoctrination – you decide.

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