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General Life
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A Future of Automation

Automation and its effects have fascinated me ever since I came across the concept years ago. I saw gradual implementation of technology across the various sectors over the years. In the early 2010s, I worked at Somerset and 313@Somerset was a usual lunchtime haunt for workers around the area. One...

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SUSS
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My First SUSS Timed Online Assessment (TOA) for SSC211

I have long clamoured to take an examination through digital means. I absolutely detest putting pen to paper and cannot stand my writing being unable to keep up with my thoughts. Furthermore, my handwriting is absolutely terrible. If I was the marker, I'd curse me and all 18 generations of...

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General
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Potential Site Downtime

It turns out, I will have to migrate my site. Please bear with me as I perform the migration on my own. It'll be a fun learning experience at least. ~~On second thoughts, I've decided that I should not migrate. It turns out that I renewed my hosting plan with...

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Gadget
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The Bluetooth ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard Needs a NumPad

Lenovo released this video showcasing the latest (second) version of their much loved Bluetooth Trackpoint Keyboard. I own the first version and let me tell you: Typing on the keyboard is pure joy. I wish Lenovo would release a version with an attached numpad though. I know the number crunchers...

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Programming
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Understanding Python, Django, Matplotlib, Pandas, and GSpread

I've always wanted to pick up the Python programming language and use Django for creating web apps. As Circuit Breaker (CB) measures began, I took the opportunity to do just that. It's been about three weeks and I can declare that I have a better understanding of Python. However, I...

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General
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Exposing the Essentials During a Global Pandemic

It's been a while. The "Wuhan" virus, now known as Covid-19, or SARS-CoV-2 is now a global pandemic ("WHO Director-General's opening remarks", 2020). Some countries have closed their borders, limiting international travel, and ordered businesses to shut down. While Singapore was one of the first countries to be struck by...

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Life SUSS
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Why Study Sociology with Communication at SUSS?

Over the years, people have told me to get a degree. I resisted because I did not have the money yet to pay for my own part-time studies. Shortly after finishing my two years of national service, my Dad wanted to pay for my studies but I declined. I knew...

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Life
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Hi Mum! I'm Featured on SUSS!

A pal (SJ) nominated me to be featured on SUSS's #HumansOfSUSS campaign about a month ago. I said okay. So, here I am on Facebook and Instagram! I am honoured and privileged to be chosen. Shoutout to SJ for the nomination, and SUSS for the feature! You will have to...

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General
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A Brave Viral Decision

With the Wuhan virus seemingly infecting and killing people far from the epicenter, it might be wise to halt all travel plans for this Chinese Lunar New Year. But, it is a difficult decision for the Chinese all over the world. China is home to over a billion Chinese. Even...

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SUSS
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SSC211: Social Science Research Methods

This is a tough course. I have never conducted social science research nor used its methods for research projects of any sort in recent years. In the first week, we covered the three different social science research perspectives: 1. Positivist: Science is value-free. Data is out there, and objectivity is...