Critical Thoughts

Blackout elections

menj — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:48:37 +0000

Got myself a new PC casing

menj — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:47:52 +0000

While everyone was in the midst of electoral mood and the internet propaganda from both sides began in full swing, I was scouting for a new PC casing as part of my plan to eventually upgrade my aging Core Duo computer system to a higher-ended one. The idea is to transplant my old mobo into [...]

Anonymous declares war on Israeli cyberspace

menj — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:12:23 +0000

The video above is the hacktivist group Anonymous‘ declaration of “war” on Israeli websites and online services with the aim of destabilising Israeli presence in cyberspace. Personally I was quite taken aback by this sudden attack from Anonymous. I never expected them to be pro-Palestinian. It’s all good though, and I heartily support their aims [...]

Malaysian opposition challenges 56-year rule

menj — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 10:01:27 +0000

Interview with Nurul Izzah Anwar by the Australian News Network. Most of what she said in this interview is already known to me, but it will certainly be of interest to those who are unaware of Malaysian politics. Incoming search terms:malaysian opposition challenges 56-year rule

Who uses the offshore world

menj — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:29:00 +0000

One of them is the son of our “beloved” former Prime Minister. It certainly pays to be part of the Mahathir clan. Source Incoming search terms:Who Uses the Offshore World

Parliament is dissolved

menj — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:18:31 +0000

Its finally official. The Dewan Rakyat has now been dissolved, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak announced during a live television broadcast today, paving the way for the 13th general election. Read more about it here. This is the moment of truth for Pakatan Rakyat to present their manifesto as this is the best time [...]

Security checks on a tenant

menj — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:15:23 +0000

Becoming a property owner has invariably been a well-worn path to wealthy person standing, with sensible reason: Not only will owning properties allow you to generate a second supply of income, your tenants’ checks can assist you build equity in your investment. The case for owning rental realty is even a lot of compelling currently [...]

Gunning for article writing success

menj — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:04:18 +0000

Article writing is far from an average job. When you write articles for a living, you live a life of feast or famine in the beginning. This, coupled with the uncertainty of clients and pay, can lead to a very frustrating career choice if you are not strong willed. The advent of online article writing [...]

Near Eastern and Semitic Studies Info Archive

menj — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:46:18 +0000

The Near Eastern and Semitic Studies Information Archive (NESSIA) is a digital library which aims to provide a collection of documents, books and images that are related to the Near East as well as Semitic studies. The goal is to position themselves as a useful resource for students, academicians as well as the average person [...]

Fundamentals of basketball

menj — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:34:13 +0000

If you are an avid basketball player and really love this sport, then here are some quick tips which will help you to make you game better. You should be a perfect shooter so that you can lead your team. To do this, you have to shoot, shoot and shoot more. Practice shooting and learn [...]