First, it was the computer. Now it’s the Internet that’s going to be personalised. At the recently concluded CES, Intel CEO Paul Otellini tells the crowd during his keynote speech that the Internet needs to become more personal and proactive. According to him, the days of the “go-to” Internet, where users connect to the Web… Read More: The Internet is going to come and get you »
1. Accuse the other party of your worst faults.2. Dwell on other people’s errors. Correct them at every opportunity.3. Insist that you are misunderstood.4. Never apologise unequivocably. If forced to apologise, justify yourself in a way that makes it sound like the other party was responsible for your actions.5. Try to be many things at… Read More: 10 strategies in waging flame wars »
Let’s ignore for a moment the different spin different people put on the percentage of users who paid or didn’t pay to download Radiohead’s virtual album, “In Rainbows”. I think one way to deal with the issue of “to pay or not to pay” is to create incentives for people to pony up their hard-earned… Read More: Is the glass half empty or half full? »
I was trying to read more about the recent coup attempt in the Philippines at BBC’s news website today when I realised that the site is also blocked in China. Not a big deal really, but you’ll have to wonder why because one can receive BBC World on cable TV here in Shenzhen.
I’ll be heading over to Hong Kong for a vacation this entire week (helped by the fact that there are three public holidays in the Philippines on Monday, Thursday and Friday) so I may not be able to update this blog as often as I used to. Internet access in Hong Kong’s hotels is kind… Read More: Gimme a break! »
Want to know what your co-workers call you behind your back? Try this Work Nickname Generator. Just input your name and you’ll find out! Jeez, I’m called… but that’s better than some people I know. Technorati Tags: Work Nickname Generator co-workers nicknames Web