Monthly Archives: May 2012

Game Layer

Posted on May 30, 2012 by visa

Motivations that influence behaviour. Framework. Why is it important? Connections have been built. Open Graph Api. It’s all about influence. Where you are, what you do, how you do it. 1: Appointment dynamics. Happy hour, in bars. Farmville. Be there … Continue reading →

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No U-Turn Syndrome (NUTS) by Sim Wong Hoo [1999]

Posted on May 28, 2012 by visa

Excerpts from No U-Turn Syndrome (NUTS) Chaotic Thoughts from the Old Millenium by Sim Wong Hoo (Emphasis Mine. – Visa) Introduction: In the US, when there is no sign on the road, it means that you can make a U-turn. … Continue reading →

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non-directed JC-related rambling

Posted on May 28, 2012 by visa

It occurs to me that there are quite a few JC students who read my blog. Someone linked to one my articles, writing “I wish my parents would read this.” That blew my mind a little bit- it made me … Continue reading →

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Why Singapore will transcend PAP super-dominance

Posted on May 28, 2012 by visa

The British transformed Singapore from a sleepy fishing town to a bustling trading port- but we eventually had to transcend them to move forward. What about the PAP? It’s always interesting how you have ideas like “literacy is the path … Continue reading →

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Book Recommendation: Soul Made Flesh

Posted on May 24, 2012 by visa

Today’s Recommendation: Soul Made Flesh: The Discovery of the Brain–and How it Changed the World It’s a fascinating story about progress and discovery. This book taught me something about about success, about power play, about politics and about passion. It … Continue reading →

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W5D3: Meeting With Sister

Posted on May 24, 2012 by visa

I did a bit of studying today- some general Economics revision, and some Probability when it comes to Mathematics. I have a long way to go. I should get started on other familiar things like Binomials and Mathematical Induction, and … Continue reading →

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W5D2: Stand-up Comedy

Posted on May 23, 2012 by visa

Today I did something for the first time- I performed stand up comedy. I was terrified. I mean, I’ve been on stage many times before for many different reasons, but never specifically to tell jokes to an audience who came … Continue reading →

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