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Tech Adventures from Down Under...

by marielwong, Australia

Of Google-zilla and control freaks

Nov 19, 2009 08:52

Recently, HTC finally delivered the Australian release of both the HTC Hero and HTC Tatoo at Harvey Norman. Despite its late appearance compared with its Asian counterparts, is this really a good thing, largely due to the fact that it is being sold unlocked at A$799 and A$599 each? Seriously, though, what about us poorer people who simply cannot afford such big purchases without signing up for a monthly data a.k.a. installment plan?
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Of intrusive behaviors and a call to arms

Nov 12, 2009 09:06

Ever thought of what cruising on Mars might be like? Technology, according to Wikipedia, is a rather ambiguous one, where mostly it refers to a concept that involves crafting tools and devices that have an intangible impact on a "specie's ability to control and adapt to its environment".�

With its original term shrouded in the depths of Greek's love for anything brilliantly innovative and shiny, in this context, it has hit home some thoughts on the matter of constructing and being able to craft machinery and devices to assist and create a greater "pro-life" dimension to the otherwise lackluster primitive life we were living, minus Technology.
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Of science's frightful past & present

Oct 29, 2009 20:33

Whenever thought is directed at something aged, one would never have expected a correlation to that of possessing a scientifically driven nature that is perhaps a little too close for comfort to our current "Super Highway of Technology" age.

Recently, after watching a documentary on the disappearance of the Lost Ark that was sporadically mentioned within the bible (think Indiana Jones, but with real-life experts endorsing its existence), which had mystified many archaeologists and treasure hunters alike due to its all-encompassing power of causing instant death (mostly bursting into flames) to all men who were not anointed as the dedicated keepers of the ark, this made me ponder over some of the outlandish claims that the documentary offered:
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Of sexy tech--no Louis Vuitton for me, please

Oct 26, 2009 14:23

All right, this is probably not as dramatic as the title might sound, but surely there's a time where a wakeup call is needed, especially when one's circumstances change.

Remember when you were young and fairy tales could captivate your attention and literally "blow away" your mind for hours to come? I recall fondly how I loved to immerse myself with the likes of Enid Blyton and the Faraway Tree series which got me imagining endless possibilities and miracle-like situations that could take away the humdrum of life itself. Or how the fascination with Mickey Mouse and Disney's animation which first burst onto our the silver screen would overwhelm my child's heart and mind completely.
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Of minimizing the awkward social "face" issue

Oct 14, 2009 08:35

Recently, on one of my coffee-hunting trips along a deserted lane through Melbourne City, I had a rather peculiar debate with a friend who was furthering her studies here as well, and the question of the moment rose to a feverish note.

As we were both persisting in our former views, which was actually about the recent news of Facebook being a vicious "Venus flytrap" for parents who were engrossed in showing their children's prowess that they neglected to protect their children from the predatory actions of the likes of pedophiles and stalkers, our argument ventured into the red zone of verbally pondering aloud what we would have done if such social sites never appeared.�
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About marielwong

Mariel Wong is a budding photo enthusiast who used to be the editor for the Singaporean version of T3 Magazine. That was before she embarked on a life-long journey of passion to seek out Kangaroos in the land Down-Under and attain certain life-goals, namely her Masters in Media and Communications, and fulfilling her dream to backpack around Oz. She is also an avid Facebook voyeur who enjoys maintaining long-distance relationships and meeting new friends, on a global-scale. She also compulsively updates mini-news of her every move via twitter, as well as blast out self-created melodies recorded through her now rather dowdy iPod Belkin recorder, located on her website.