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Miscellany of questions and information tidbits on day-to-day interaction with technology

Dystopian Science Fiction: Science Fact In The Philippines?

Posted on June 26, 2015June 26, 2015 By Grimwald 14 Comments on Dystopian Science Fiction: Science Fact In The Philippines?
Dystopian Science Fiction: Science Fact In The Philippines?

My first exposure to Dystopian science fiction was, strangely enough, an episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In this particular episode, the heroes in half-shells find themselves in a future ruled with tyranny by the series’ main villain Shredder. I don’t remember all the details but, as a kid at the time and having no real understanding…

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Crime, Culture, Development, Government, Media, Society, Tech Talk

Dynasty Warriors: America vs. Philippines

Posted on June 24, 2015June 25, 2015 By Grimwald 8 Comments on Dynasty Warriors: America vs. Philippines
Dynasty Warriors: America vs. Philippines

Disclaimer: Another parody article to brighten your day, readers. However, if any of you feel insulted by this satire, you can blame me, not GRP. This is essentially a response to this article here by Benign0.  After the success of Warriors Orochi which featured the characters of Dynasty Warriors (which is more or less a video game adaptation of China’s Romance…

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Culture, Government, Lifestyle, Media, Society, Tech Talk, The South

My Social Media “Friend” Is Gone

Posted on June 24, 2015 By Gogs 5 Comments on My Social Media “Friend” Is Gone
My Social Media “Friend” Is Gone

  “Like the setting sun, you turn around its gone.” – Bryan Adams    Tuesday morning I found out that Darryl Hamilton  died. He was a former Major League Baseball player. I immediately felt this sadness. Retired athletes die all the time , what makes Darryl Hamilton special to an adult (presumed) living in the…

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Media, Tech Talk, Technology

Could hiring practice biased towards women and minorities doom Silicon Valley?

Posted on June 2, 2015 By benign0 6 Comments on Could hiring practice biased towards women and minorities doom Silicon Valley?
Could hiring practice biased towards women and minorities doom Silicon Valley?

According to a Huffington Post report there is “a diversity problem vexing the entire technology industry” because there are not enough women, black, and Hispanic people employed by Silicon Valley technology companies. Search giant Google, for its part, is seemingly under pressure to hire more people from those groups. It has mounted “a concerted effort…

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Economy, Education, Lifestyle, Society, Tech Talk

Alternative Media (Part 8): Questioning Outdated Traditions

Posted on May 20, 2015May 20, 2015 By Grimwald 3 Comments on Alternative Media (Part 8): Questioning Outdated Traditions
Alternative Media (Part 8): Questioning Outdated Traditions

Okay, here’s another Alternative Media article for all those out there who are interested! Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Well, I’m sure that a lot of you are probably wondering why there’s another Warhammer 40,000 article here since I’ve already written at least two, if I remember correctly. Well, you see, Space Marine is one of many spin-off video-games that…

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Civics, Culture, Economy, Education, Government, Lifestyle, Media, Politics, Society, Tech Talk

Alternative Media (Part 7): Dishonored

Posted on May 19, 2015 By Grimwald 5 Comments on Alternative Media (Part 7): Dishonored
Alternative Media (Part 7): Dishonored

Before I continue with my Deep series, I’d like to recommend another work of fiction that is a decent alternative to some of the more common media we encounter on a regular basis. Before you play your next round of Candy Crush or make another attack on your friends in Clash of Clans, I’d like you to take…

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Crime, Culture, Development, Economy, Education, Government, Lifestyle, Media, Politics, Religion, Science, Tech Talk

#Uber ‘legalisation’ in the Philippines: Seeing through the Silicon Valley hype

Posted on May 12, 2015May 12, 2015 By benign0 5 Comments on #Uber ‘legalisation’ in the Philippines: Seeing through the Silicon Valley hype
#Uber ‘legalisation’ in the Philippines: Seeing through the Silicon Valley hype

Of course, Silicon Valley would be rejoicing. One of their own, ride sharing network operator Uber, has recently been granted legal status in the Philippines. This development offers a ray of hope for embattled Uber which has been subject to strong pushback across Asia thanks to public transport operators, specifically taxi fleet operators, who feel…

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Development, Lifestyle, Tech Talk

Josie Rizal and Her Detractors: Another Case of Pinoy Stupidity

Posted on April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 By Grimwald 38 Comments on Josie Rizal and Her Detractors: Another Case of Pinoy Stupidity
Josie Rizal and Her Detractors: Another Case of Pinoy Stupidity

Ladies and gentlemen, I have always been big on video games. I’ve played a lot of games over the years and I’m about as hardcore as you can get when it comes to being a gamer. I play all day, all night and in between. Right now, I’m currently playing The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and…

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Culture, Media, Society, Tech Talk

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