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Economy 101: Cryptocurrency: Fueling a New Economic Paradigm

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Cryptocurrency is defined as a digital or virtual form of currency that employs cryptography for security. Unlike traditional currencies issued by governments, cryptocurrencies operate on decentralized networks that utilize blockchain technology. This revolutionary technological framework enables secure, transparent, and efficient transactions over a peer-to-peer network without the need for intermediaries such as banks or payment processors. Photo by David McBeeRead More »Economy 101: Cryptocurrency: Fueling a New Economic Paradigm

History 101: Exploring the World’s Most Famous Old Car Museums

Old Cars Mini Austin BMW Museums

Car museums serve as treasured sanctuaries for those who have a deep appreciation for vintage automobiles, offering a glimpse into the automotive past through vehicles meticulously preserved and restored to their former glory. Nestled within the Sepang Formula One circuit, Malaysia’s car museum, although modest in size compared to its American and European counterparts, stands as a testament to the nation’s growing automotive heritage. Photo by Jose Mueses

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Nature 101: Mastering Precious And Limited Water Resource Management

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A primary goal in national water resource management strategies is to augment water reserves, ensuring a sustainable supply for various needs. Concurrently, it’s crucial to minimize non-revenue water—water that is produced but not billed due to factors like leaks, theft, or metering inaccuracies. By addressing these challenges, countries can promote water conservation, improve service delivery, and enhance the financial viability of water utilities. Image source: Facebook

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Military 101: Powerful Air-to-Air Missiles: A Comparative Study of Technological Evolution

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The first operational guided air-to-air missile was the Hughes AIM-4 Falcon, developed by the United States Air Force. Its development began in 1946, and it was first tested in 1949. The AIM-4 Falcon was designed during a time when the concept of air combat was rapidly changing, reflecting the technological advancements of the era. This missile marked a significant milestone in military aviation, setting the stage for the development of more advanced air-to-air missile systems used in modern warfare. Image Source: Estrella Warbirds Museum

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Gaming 101: Black Myth: Wukong – Gameplay, Key Characters and Cheat Info

Black Myth: Wukong, Sun Wukong, Monkey King, Gameplay, Video Game, China, Buddhist

In Black Myth: Wukong, Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, is a central character in the classic Chinese novel “Journey to the West,” written by Wu Cheng’en during the 16th century. This mythical figure is born from a magical stone on the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit and acquires supernatural powers through Taoist practices. After a rebellion against heaven, Sun Wukong is imprisoned under a mountain by the Buddha, only to be released 500 years later to accompany the monk Tang Sanzang on a quest to retrieve Buddhist sutras from India. Image source: South China Morning Post

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Money 101: eGUMIS System – Faster Reclaiming Unclaimed Money Process

Brunei Dollar Money Unclaimed eGumis

Unclaimed money is a common phenomenon in many countries, including Malaysia which has the eGUMIS system for unclaimed money refunds. It refers to funds left untouched or where the account has been left format without any transactions in various financial institutions, such as banks, insurance companies, and government agencies, for an extended period.

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Economy 101: The 10 Biggest Shipping Companies in the World

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Shipping plays a crucial role in the global economy, facilitating the movement of goods and connecting businesses across continents. In 2021, the biggest news in international trade was the incident of a large container ship getting stuck at the Suez Canal, disrupting shipping for 6 days. Image source: The New York Times

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Military 101: India’s Super Sukhoi Project – A Possible Boost for Malaysia

Sukhoi Su-30MKM Air Force Bunker

The Super Sukhoi project, initiated by the Indian Air Force (IAF), is a significant upgrade program for their Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets aimed to enhance the capabilities of India’s Air Force’s Sukhoi fleet. Image source: Screenshot of Malaysian Sukhoi Su-30MKM in a bunker from the 2022 Malaysian movie, Air Force: The Movie.

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Blogging 101: 2024 – Positive Developments & Lessons Learned From 2023

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As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the dawn of a new year, it’s time to reflect on the positive developments that lie ahead in 2024. From advancements in technology to economic growth, personal development, computing, space exploration, medical breakthroughs, and cultural evolution, there is much to look forward to. Let’s dive into what we can expect and what lessons we have learned from the past year. Photo by Andreas Rasmussen on Unsplash

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Makeover 101: Part 4 – Learning Basics of LED Light Installation

LED Home COB House

My first large-scale experience with LED lights is when I decided to get an electrician to add new fans in the bedrooms and replace all the fluorescent lights in the house with brighter, more lasting lights. In some places like the living room, I added extra double lights which make the whole area very bright. There was not much work required for replacing fluorescent with LED lights but working with LED strips for the kitchen cabinet is going to be different. Photo by Max Rahubovskiy.

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Project Management 101: Working Hard From Home – Benefits & Detriments

Working from home old office

One of the key factors in deciding the best workplace these days is work-life balance and despite many workplaces in Malaysia being capable of coming up with some concessions to have a good balance between work & life, they more often insist on a 9 am to 5 pm working timeline.

This was the case until the COVID19 pandemic decided to shake things up at the workplace with strict lockdowns & introduced the concept of work from home (WFH). Image source: Internet

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Budgeting 101: Easy Project – Things To Make Life Easier At Home

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Solar panels on the roofs of every home will go a long way to reducing the cost of energy in this country but we have yet to have the space or the money for this project for now. However, there are other things we did that improved productivity and cut costs at home. Image source: http://www.eurocosm.com/

Disclaimer: Making things easy at home does not mean they will be cheap. Some “investments” will be required.

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