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Fun with INTJs: Constructive Criticism

Posted on June 19, 2013 by visa

Q: I have a small pet peeve that is perhaps indicative of my INTJ personality type. Whenever I engage in constructive criticism of another person’s actions, it is common for the person to interpret the received criticism as an attack … Continue reading →

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0059 – Waking Early

Posted on June 19, 2013 by visa

Good morning. It’s 0650hrs. I went to bed at 0000 last night. I did my best to calm my mind, to be in a state of fitful rest. My alarm went off at 0600. I tried to be as clear-headed … Continue reading →

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stop calling us netizens lah wah lau

Posted on June 18, 2013 by visa

I’m going to be a bit oversensitive here and talk about my pet peeve: the term “Netizen”. Who or what is a netizen? A person who uses the internet? Nathan Jurgenson, a sociologist, has argued compellingly that the distinction between … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Best of Quora 2010-2012

Posted on June 16, 2013 by visa

I received this book in the mail as a part of my “Top Writer 2012″ package (along with a sweet t-shirt). I only just finished reading it. While the book is not available for sale, all of the answers presented … Continue reading →

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I don’t understand the Attorney-General’s Chambers

Posted on June 14, 2013 by visa

todayonline.com - AGC warns maker of bus strike interviews for contempt of court The Attorney-General’s Chambers on Friday issued a letter of warning to independent film-maker Lynn Lee for contempt of court. Ms Lee had in January published on her blog … Continue reading →

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0058 – Monotasking

Posted on June 13, 2013 by visa

That’s the first thing on my mind today, the importance of monotasking. (I didn’t charge my phone last night and I’m a little worried that the battery might not last me till I get to work… But no matter, I … Continue reading →

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0057 – Don’t feed the troll

Posted on June 13, 2013 by visa

Work today. Stuff I’m proud of: 1: I avoided feeding a troll today. I’m typically someone who’s fairly easy to troll. I’m someone who can be rather insecure and easily offended. I also can rarely resist the urge to get … Continue reading →

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