Intel Feeling The Recession Pinch

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In the so-called times of crisis (I’m not believing it), everyone is affected from small guns to the big barrels; like Intel. And recently, Ryaz Pattel whom I met at the Tumpang-Intel Core i7 event, reported his visit to Low Yat plaza was proof of the recession. He calls it the ‘R’ word. I really … Read more

Google Adsense Introduces Expandable Advertisements

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Not to worry. The expandable advertisements are unlike the irritatable (or, annoying) hover type link text advertisements. Google has always been friendly and it continues to do so. Even with the introduction of expandable advertisements. So, how only will the ad expand? Ads will expand only after a user clicks and interacts with the ad. … Read more

Why Tourism Malaysia Never Thought of This?

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I was reading the papers at breakfast (yes, I still read printed stuff) and I found another great idea we could’ve used – especially, Tourism Malaysia. Why oh why couldn’t we have come with an online creative marketing campaign like this one to promote Malaysia! Australia’s Queensland tourism is going to offer one (1) individual … Read more

How Can I Get More Readers To Read This?

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This in particular is the subject itself. Or, more commonly known as the headline, which catches the reader’s attention. It’s not every day you come up with a good headline then notice throngs of people wanting to read it. Well, you don’t need a headline if you’re already popular in my opinion. :P Right now, … Read more

TMNet Should Be Fined 500-Million and NOT 50-Million

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If you would’ve noticed our Internet connection here was greatly affected once again. Never was there a time when the Internet was so great and commendable from every user of this Internet Service Provider (ISP). So much so, I decided to write to the Editor at The Star. From a common; Malaysian Internet user of … Read more

Apple iPhone Mophie Battery Pack in Malaysia

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Ever since the Apple iPhone firmware update from 1.1.4 I noticed the Apple iPhone battery drains rather quick. This later was apparently improved in the release of firmware 2.1 and 2.2. And true enough, I’ve found the battery lasting longer. But, if you’re an Apple iPhone owner in Malaysia with higher expectations of its battery … Read more

Excuse me, please Include Your Facebook in Your Resume

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facebook-excuse-meIt was a while back my sister-in-law mentioned how employers are now looking up employees Facebook profiles. Not only to check out what’s going on with their employees, but the interviewees for a job position too. Hence, employers may soon ask, “Excuse me, do you have a Facebook profile?” Or, they’ll ask if they may be added to your Friends.

There are a couple of things on my mind about this issue. Not just concerning privacy, but the sheer relevance of using Facebook to judge an employees personality and behaviour.

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