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I cannot imagine a place colder or darker than being trapped in the mines. To the 33 Chilean miners, though I may live thousands of miles away, my heart and prayers goes to every single one of you in the hopes that you will all make it out alive in the months to come. I cannot imagine how terrible it must feel, being trapped underground for months without a fresh cool breeze blowing against your skin or the warm rays of sunshine that strikes your face every waking hour of the day.

My only wish is to not lose hope and not lose the  will to survive, as your family members and friends on the surface are with you every single day. Camp Hope have been set up to ensure that you will always be close to your love ones at all times. Though it may seem impossible to see them now, to kiss them and hug them with all your love, know that they are within reach, just 700 meters away from you. It will take 4 months to reach you and no doubt, it will seem like an eternity.

Life will be extremely hard for you on all fronts, and no one will truly understand the hardships you face while being trapped underground. You are already a national hero in your nation, and should you make it out alive, you will surely be a beacon of hope to many people around the world. You have already shown the true meaning of human tenacity and human courage.

I feel very uplifted, seeing your smiling faces even in times of adversity. When the first footage arrived from underground, your optimism was contagious. Surely not everyone can do that when one is trapped in the mines.  Should you be rescued before Christmas, it would be the greatest gift for mankind.

The Survivors Club, written by Ben Sherwood, is an international bestselling book that explores the secrets and sciences that could save your life. And by the definition of “saving your life”, he means the human psychology of what makes someone a survivor.

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So I went for the INSTEP Talk today. It simply stands for International Student Exchange Program for NTU students. The talk was 2 hours long and it was highly insightful. continue reading »

First time Lan-ing at Iluma. Overall I like the place.

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Lie to Me is an excellent tv show that I just discovered on the interwebs. Though the series started a year ago, 2 seasons have already been shown with a third one on the way. Lie to me is an excellent drama on the psychology and science behind microexpressions.

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Im a fan of mac products. They are expensive no doubt, but the strength in their product lies in their design, use of materials, some of which are free from toxic chemicals and environmentally harmful manufacturing processes and last but not least, reliability.

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Its been a week since I last purchased my new DSLR and I’m already loving it. I have taken a few shots here and there and tried a couple of simple techniques with it. Besides that I also started learning how to use Aperture 3, a very powerful software for photographers to organize their photographs properly. continue reading »

Had a blast during the IT show. It has been a while since I last went to one of these events. (3 IT shows ago I think) So what exactly did I buy anyway?

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Took several months of research, finding out which camera is best for my budget, its capabilities, and all the technicalities of a DSLR that I had to learn along the way. Yes, it took that much time for me to finally decide the model that I would like to purchase very soon. Am I ready for it? continue reading »

In less than 3 hours as of writing, Apple will reveal its latest creation: A tablet like computer that falls between the iPhone and a notebook. Scheduled to be showcased in the San Francisco event, the product will be announced by Steve Jobs himself, after all, he personally oversees the entire project for years. continue reading »