Sunday, January 30, 2005

UNODC-United Nations Convention against Corruption

UNODC-United Nations Convention against Corruption
Singapore has always been proud of its low level of corruption. Thus, this UN convention is one that Singapore should be more than happy to sign and ratify.

Download details: Office 2003/XP Add-in: Remove Hidden Data

Download details: Office 2003/XP Add-in: Remove Hidden Data
use this tool before you send out your microsoft files. It will remove data previously deleted, but still hidden in the document. For example, the "track changes" capability makes it possible to find previously deleted data that may contain sensitive data.

World Social Forum

World Social Forum
A forum that rivals the World Economic Forum at Davos, it is a platform to debate alternative means to building a globalized world in solidarity which respects universal human rights.

Tuesday, January 25, 2005

U.S. Congress Tries to Undermine International Criminal Court

Human Rights Watch
More signs of US unilateralism. Interestingly, Singapore has not ratified the Rome Statute establishing the court.

Friday, January 21, 2005

Wired News: Cell-Phone Shushing Gets Creative
This is quite cool. Small cards to remind loud handphone users to "lower their volume". But you will need to be a brave soul to try giving one out. You might never know what you will get in return.

Monday, January 10, 2005

ARCHOS PMA400

ARCHOS
A new gadget on the horizon, video/audio recorder and player, PDA, Wi-Fi capable, Linux-based OS. With these features, most gadget geeks would be excited. Archos has registered www.pma400.com, and has uploaded user manuals. Off to see what's other new stuff is inside, but it seems the CF slot has disappeared, maybe due to lack of space, a pity if that is so.

Thursday, January 06, 2005

Garmin: Forerunner 301

Garmin: Forerunner 301
Gadget alert: Garmin has a new model that adds USB connection [and optional charging] and a heart rate monitor to its 201 model. This GPS runner's tool allows pacing, interval training, and other data to be presented to the runner. This would be great for IPPT training.

Wednesday, January 05, 2005

BBC America - Design Rules

BBC America - Design Rules
The official website of the show now showing on Arts Central, this is an interesting take on the interior decoration programmes.