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Economy 101: Rare Earth – Understanding the Robust Economy

Rare Earth Minerals Economy

The following rare earth oxides, listed clockwise from the top center, are commonly used for tracking sediment movement and pinpointing erosion sources with high precision: praseodymium oxide (Pr₆O₁₁), cerium oxide (CeO₂), lanthanum oxide (La₂O₃), neodymium oxide (Nd₂O₃), samarium oxide (Sm₂O₃), and gadolinium oxide (Gd₂O₃). Each oxide is selected for its unique signature, enabling scientists to map sediment transport, assess erosion rates, and inform watershed management strategies to mitigate environmental degradation. Image source: Wikimedia/By Peggy Greb (US Department of Agriculture)

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Technology 101: AWACS – Dynamics Of Electronic Jamming

AWACS British Aircraft Plane Bristol Beaufighter Radar Early Warning

During World War II, dedicated AWACS aircraft did not exist, but several nations employed radar-equipped planes for detection. A notable example is the British Bristol Beaufighter, a twin-engine heavy fighter fitted with the Airborne Interception (AI) Mk IV radar. Serving the Royal Air Force (RAF) in night operations, it effectively tracked Luftwaffe bombers during the Blitz, with a radar detection range of about 10 miles. Lacking command-and-control capabilities, it relied on ground stations for coordination. Image source: Royal Air Force / Imperial War Museums. 

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Politics 101: Social Media War – Strong PH Need to Act Smarter

Fahmi Fadzil Shocked Press Conference Social Media

One of the most iconic images in social media of the newly minted Minister of Communication & Digital, YB Fahmi Fadzil was his surprised reaction when he got a call in the middle of a press conference telling him that the Prime Minister wants to see him now trigging some criticism on press conference protocols. Image source: Twitter.

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Indian Cinema 101: Blatant Mockery of Military Tactics in Wild Dog 2021

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Every movie regardless it is romantic, action, war or comedy, there must be a sense of good storyline and when it comes to action or war, there must be a good use of tactics. If it involves the military, then we expect nothing but the very best when it comes to tactics, skills, strategy and use of specialised weapons.

Just look at the tactics and weapons used in the 2019 blockbuster – Uri: The Surgical Strike. They even got the badges and stripes on the uniform just right. Image source: Bollywood Hungama.

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National Security 101: Can Anyone Steal Data From Undersea Cables?

undersea cable submarine

A submarine communications cable (or undersea cable) is a cable laid on the sea bed between land-based stations to carry telecommunication signals across stretches of ocean and sea. A large chunk of it passes by the Straits of Malacca which is also one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world these days. Image source: Submarine Cable Map.

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Residential Association 101: The Dreadful & Inactive Persatuan Penduduk

persatuan RA

(The familiar facade of almost every Persatuan Penduduk or in English, Residential Association in residential areas in this country.  But setting this up and running a Persatuan Penduduk on a regular basis is not easy. Image source: TheStar)

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Tech News 101: 1Email, The Worst Case Scenarios

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(Dealing with “not so up-to-date with the latest technology” government servants on official business can be tricky at times – especially when things are not so clear like the use of free, secured emails for official communications. Image source: Flickr)

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Tech News 101: Free Email for Everyone?

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(Is there a real and valid reason to have an email address? How about when the Government have decided to create one email for all Malaysians? Image source: http://www.itsngenius.com)

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Governance 101: Old School Hard Censorship, Will He Change Too?

change internet minister

(“Trust meeeee and please change, who needs the Internet? It is a Western tool to erode our culture and way of our life.  I know this, I am in charge of information and communications old school! Image source: http://orangminyak.wordpress.com)

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English 101: The Wrong Email Styling Impressions

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Sometimes, you can tell the difference from how people write things down or draft the content of their emails and then send it out to others. Image source: Reddit

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