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Wealth and Poverty are not Related to Morality

Ronnie — Wed, 25 Dec 2019 07:31:00 +0000

When I was in high school, I had a great opportunity to learn more about religions and philosophies of the world, through a book about the life of Buddha, called Siddharta. The story of Buddha goes that Gautama Siddharta was an Indian prince in a Hindu society who lived a very sheltered life. One day… Read more Wealth and Poverty are not Related to Morality

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The Gucci Blackface Balaclava Highlights What’s Wrong with Outrage Culture

Ronnie — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 23:45:36 +0000

I came across a shared article from a good friend on Facebook. Gucci had a balaclava that looked like blackface. People were upset. It’s racist. A famous black rapper called for a boycott of Gucci. Welcome to the age of outrage culture and social justice warriors. It started as political correctness For me, it all… Read more The Gucci Blackface Balaclava Highlights What’s Wrong with Outrage Culture

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How to Make Tasteful Jokes About Race / Why “Ching Chong” is Racist

Ronnie — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 06:48:58 +0000

This is an off-topic article, but it’s an important idea that has been in my mind for many years. I write this as an Asian American who likes comedy, but understands that comedy can sometimes be very foul and offensive. The line between what is offensive and chiding is gray, but there is definitely one… Read more How to Make Tasteful Jokes About Race / Why “Ching Chong” is Racist

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Serious Teamwork Lessons from a Silly Team Cheer Exercise

Ronnie — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 07:25:13 +0000

I might be overthinking this, but after finishing training for my job the other week, I felt that my team cheer could have been better and I wondered what I could’ve done differently. Here are my thoughts: 1. A flat hierarchy does not work for large groups I believe in flat hierarchies. In fact, I… Read more Serious Teamwork Lessons from a Silly Team Cheer Exercise

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College Education Might Be A Poor Financial Investment

Ronnie — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 06:48:55 +0000

Note: this was originally written in November 5, 2011, on my Facebook. At the time, I knew that the “Great Recession” was affecting me, people graduating from college at that time, as well as people with existing jobs. For example, tourism is a big source of jobs, so it was common to see hotels cutting… Read more College Education Might Be A Poor Financial Investment

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Progress, Depression, Drugs, Video Games, and How They All Relate

Ronnie — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:28:39 +0000

Back in December, I finished my Master’s Degree. It was an accomplishment, at least everyone told me, but I never did feel a sense of pride as I finished my last class. I felt… nothing at all. I remember 2 years ago, I had enrolled in the program. I was unsure of my ability to… Read more Progress, Depression, Drugs, Video Games, and How They All Relate

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Hacked WordPress: “Vuln!! Path it now!!” and How I Fixed It (Forensic Investigation)

Ronnie — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 05:30:20 +0000

This entry is regarding a very, very persistent and pesky WordPress hack I experienced in February 2019, which is identified by “Vuln!! Path it now!!” inserted into an article while other articles were overwritten with links to illegal streams for recent movies like Hell Boy, The Green Book, and Marvel Girl. Summary of the Solution… Read more Hacked WordPress: “Vuln!! Path it now!!” and How I Fixed It (Forensic Investigation)

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I was Rejected By Amazon Plus Tips for the On-Site Interview

Ronnie — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 02:25:21 +0000

In January 2019, I was flown up to Seattle from Honolulu and spent a couple days there for an interview. I ultimately did not pass the interview, but I wanted to share my experience and give any tips to others undergoing the same process. Note: I did sign a non-disclosure, so I can’t share anything… Read more I was Rejected By Amazon Plus Tips for the On-Site Interview

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Why a politically divided country is a great sign

Ronnie — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 06:20:16 +0000

With the Superbowl having just finished, i still have my my mind thinking xs and os and applauding the grand defenses that were responsible for an incredibly low scoring 13-3 game. It comes down to defense and competition — when a team lets you score too quickly or gives you a free lane to the… Read more Why a politically divided country is a great sign

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Never be afraid to tell people “no”

Ronnie — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 06:23:15 +0000

If there’s one truth in economics that translates completely to life, it is the fact that something has value because it’s finite. Whether it’s air, fresh water, or that girl/boy you know that will clear her/his schedule completely to just hang out with you for 10 minutes at the 7-11, anything that is always available… Read more Never be afraid to tell people “no”

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