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February 28 The Hacker's EthicsExtract from "The ethics of hacking": 1. Information is power; therefore information should be free. 2. Corporations and government cannot be trusted to use computer technology for the benefit of ordinary people. 3. Corporations and government cannot be trusted to guarantee privacy and freedom of speech on the Internet. 4. Unless we understand computer and networks, we will be enslaved by corporations and governments that do. 5. Computers are enabling tools capable of enhancing creativity, placing the potential to create art and music in the hands of ordinary people. 6. The invention of the WWW is like the invention of the printing press, but places the power to communicate in the hands of ordinary people instead of the church and state. 7. Access to computers enhances life and unleashes creativity within individuals, which benefits all of the community. 8. Access to computers should be for everyone, not just the wealthy "information-rich" middle classes. 9. Access to a global network of computers enables the creation of a rich diversity of virtual communities. _____ This extract is food for thought... It's amazing with the growth of online facilities like forums, chat rooms, instant messaging, etc...how virtual communities has grown in importance. Will the communities of the future take place in a virtual environment? Will the future generation kids play games gazing at a 17" monitor instead of outdoors breathing fresh air? Will our children go to school in a proper classroom or a virtual classroom? All these questions...only time will tell. In a certain sense, all these ARE actually already happening...scary, init? However, let us look at both sides of the coin, virtual environments do have their own positive characteristics...it brings the world closer and encourages communication, and in a certain sense, reduces the inequality between people and races, making earth a global village, in the true sense of the word. Anyway, enough of my blabla now...time for a laugh - http://www.care2.com/ Cheers, Sab:) February 25 Another month to go...The semester is not over yet and i'm already looking forward to the easter holidays!!! Another month of lectures and assignments, then, it will be April already...time for studying and getting ready for the exams in May. Oh! Now, that im thinking about it....im gonna spend my birthday studying for exams! Damn! Do i ever get a peaceful birthday???? LOL!
Mauritius was affected by cyclonic weather the past week...usually a time for schoolkids to stay at home, and have fun! LOL! I miss those times...:) You can see the sattelite picture here: http://metservice.intnet.mu/wsatpic.htm
Also, wanted to say congrats to my sis Tina and my cousin Shalu for their new jobs!!! You go girls, and you both deserve the best...wish you gals plenty of success in this new adventure, im sure it's not gonna be easy at first, but i know you...you're gonna soar and fly high! Keep up the determination! What a concidence, you both get new jobs at the same time....like you're long lost twins or something! haha :P I love you both to bits!!! xxx It's only during those times that i wish we could all be together again, all 4 of us drinking martini and green island to celebrate all throughout the night by the beach!! Remember??? LOL!
That's it for today...
Continue to spread the love,
You are what you are...not what others think you are - (parole du jour)
Sab:)
PS: Wish everyone a blessed Lent...especially my YM4C mates back home :)
February 19 Happy Chinese New Year!Kung Shi Fat Choy everyone...
Kot mo bane gato la cire??? LOL! avec mo fung pao?? ena DHL aster, zot kapav avoyer, pena prob....hehe :P im just kidding :)
I just wanted to wish all my "sino-mauriciens" friends a Happy and Prosperous Chinese New Year...hope you guys are having a nice time for the festivities...im sure you must also have taken some days off from work to celebrate with the family...anyway, you deserve it...all my warmest greetings.
Otherwise, i uploaded new pics of random going out pics at Uni and around. Also, went to China town yesterday to watch the lights, and also see the celebrations...it was packed with people!!! OMG! But it was a nice to see how London looks like on a day like this :)
Otherwise, i've been sick with flu the past week...it has calmed down now, but still it's really annoying to be sick :(
Plans for the coming week?? Well, not much, a couple of assignments and loads of reading. That's all for now on my side, you guys take care and continue to spread love...
Sab:) February 12 Especially for youAnother old time favorite song of mine...taken up my MYMP (short form for "Make Your Mother Proud").
It's a popular filipino band...great band with great acoustics...
Specially dedicated to you Feride!!! :)
Love always,
Sab:) February 08 You gotta be...I found an old song which i sang once at high school...it's one of my old time favorite songs....i just LOVE it! Listen to the lyrics, they have so much meaning and truth. [Des'ree: You gotta be]
Love always,
Sab:) February 06 It's gonna snow again....It's gonna snow again on thursday! I saw it on the weather forecast.
This time, i'll definitely be ready and waiting! hahaha! Do I sound pathetic??? :P
Anywayz, the past week has been quite memorable. I met a good mate of mine, we worked at KPMG together 3 years ago and he and his friends took me to this mauritian restaurant at Acton Town. They even had Phoenix Beer! LOL! The food reminded me of very good memories back home:P (Nad, thanks for the treat again!!!) You ROCK man!!
Then, I also met Beni (from the Philippines), who's a friend of another mate of mine who works at Accenture Mauritius. She's here for a couple of months to work at the client side. We had filipino food together for lunch! It was as yummy as ever!!! Btw, i think i've put on weight a kilo or two maybe, and the issue here is whether i should take it as good news or bad news! I've been eating like crazy these days, so obviously, the increase in weight was kinda much expected anyway!
The london aquarium was very interesting although some people mentioned to me that it was just a waste of time for me, since I come from a tropical island, and most probably the aquarium in Mauritius is much more interesting! But, guys and gals, i'll have to disagree with that. Actually, i have to admit, the aquarium here wasnt up to my expectations, but nevertheless, I did learn loads of new stuff and saw some amazing creatures! Feride, thanks for the ticket! :P I owe you one xxxxx
Otherwise, we're now in week 4, and the assignments are starting to flow in, i guess it's time for calming down and getting in a serious mood for studying....arrrr....but as usual, procrastination is my motto! :P (Old QEC habit of mine :P) Some people tend to work better under pressure, right? 100% perfection is unattainable, but at least 99% is attainable :)
Keep the love going strong,
xxx,
Sab:)
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