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A killer book, so to speak

If books could kill, this probably will. Not so much because of its size (in excess of 1,300 pages) and weight (two kilogrammes), but rather, if you follow what was written to a T, you’ll be in for a nasty surprise. At the time of writing, there were already five pages of errata documented on… Read More: A killer book, so to speak »

Category: Book Reviews Tags: books, computers, programming languages, software

Start up your e-business instantly

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Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to start an Internet business or the proprietor of a brick-and-mortal firm planning to go online, Instant E-commerceserves as a good primer. Everything from planning your first e-commerce site to diagnosing and curing common Web site problems is detailed in this paperback. Written by Kate J. Chase, who has… Read More: Start up your e-business instantly »

Category: Book Reviews Tags: books, Web

What’s Coke gotta do with… er….

Cleaning? Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl, let the “real thing” sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a crumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca Cola.… Read More: What’s Coke gotta do with… er…. »

Category: Random Stuff Tags: mindboggling stuff, products

And now for the bad news…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, except that for many people, there is a smell of uncertainty in the air. Economic slowdown. Wage cuts. Massive layoffs. Small wonder most consumers have little mood for Christmas shopping. Amidst the doom and gloom, there are two things we need to realize: 1. This is not… Read More: And now for the bad news… »

Category: Rants & Raves Tags: commentary, society, technology, world affairs

Buy one get none free

Gone are the days when you can buy a single copy of Windows and pass it to your friend, your friend’s friends, your girlfriend, your girlfriend’s boyfriend… In the spirit of sharing, we’ve all become accidental pirates. But no longer. You see, the software giant is now determined to put the brakes on casual copying,… Read More: Buy one get none free »

Category: Rants & Raves Tags: commentary, computers, Microsoft, software, technology

Be afraid. Be very afraid!

Conspiracy lurks in every nook and cranny. No, we’re not talking about re-runs of The X-Files here. If you were to believe Microsoft’s critics, you are in danger of losing control of your personal information (much less your identity) to the Evil Empire when you choose to use Windows XP’s bundled Passport service. Passport is… Read More: Be afraid. Be very afraid! »

Category: Rants & Raves Tags: commentary, privacy, technology, Web
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Stuff I Listen To

Podcasts
  • Common Sense with Dan Carlin
  • Conspiracy Theories
  • Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History
  • Hacking Humans
  • How I Built This
  • No Stupid Questions
  • Revisionist History
  • The Grumpy Old Geeks Podcast
  • The History of Singapore
  • The Jordan Harbinger Show

Stuff I Browse & Read

Articles
  • I am a Singaporean
  • Poor Dad, Poor Dad
  • What My Jesus Would Do
Websites
  • A Flickr of Life
  • AllSides
  • Alphaville Moonbase
  • Be A Better Parent Today!
  • Bush Family Value$
  • Horrorscope
  • Just Don’t Do It
  • S.E.N.S.
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