Each Image Has Its Own Story To Tell
17.08.2011
Jay-Z on “Social Network” and the “Throne Industry”
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↑ Billboard interview on Jay-Z's point of view on the Music industry.

Because my parents came for a visit, haven't being posting very often, so now I'm a bit behind (Annotated, Lecture Reflections, Participations.....etc)

"It's always the hardest to start, once I stop doing something, it usually takes me a while to get back to it. But, I'll make sure that I put 120% into what I'm doing.....ONCE I STARTED IT!"

Basically, after reading this article, somehow it makes me want to come back to blog again. I felt a bit pressured about the Annotated Bibliography that'd due next week, so I was a bit reluctant to think about this blog thing while I was with my parents. But Scotty's Back...so NP ;)

Had some 'Otis' time with my family  Now, I'm ready for works!!
12.08.2011
Participation Goal: BURP as much as I can!!
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Every start of a semester, I always try not to be behind, but unfortunately everyone knows that
"Uni never give you what you want!"
Due to some RMIT server error, I couldn't get my blog set up until last Wednesday :/ Who is to blame? No-one, I guess I will just have to catch up a little this few weeks =)

So here we go! my set goals for a JESUS GRADE!!

  1. Aim to attend most lectures and labs
  2. Read all of the essential course readings and actually get to understand and explore the idea raised in the readings
  3. Journals: 2-4 entries a week (reflect on Labs, Lectures, Readings and Interesting course related/non-related stuffs)
  4. Seek understanding of the notion of Networking as a whole - online writing, html, network...etc
  5. Become comfortable and skilled at networking (blog, website...etc)
  6. Engage in class as well as group works
  7. Seek outside informations (reading other people's blogs, news, magazines, youtube tutorials....etc)

Wish me luck ;)

28.07.2011
Participation: ‘Burp’ the Blog!
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While I was in Japan on an exchange, I learnt that it’s Japanese custom to make some slurping noises while eating delicious noodles like Ramen (ラマン) and Soba (そば). It is a sign of respect and a good way to show our appreciation for the food. This custom seemed odd to me as I was taught to eat silently, especially not to make slurping noise while eating noodles in Taiwan. Thus, out of curiosity I googled this “Rude/Polite” custom, trying to seek out the reason and benefit of doing this. Below are the three main arguments in favour of the custom.

  • Noodles taste better while it’s hot, slurping makes us eat faster
  • Slurping is a way to notify others that you are appreciating the food. (How does the Ramen restaurant’s owner know if you like the noodles or not if you don’t make any noise?)
  • Noodles do taste better if you make slurping noises

Strangely enough, this actually kind of make sense in this “Network Media” context.

  • How does our tutor (Huge Davies) know if we are enjoying or learning from the course if we don’t “show” him that we are?

‘Burp’ the Blog shows our appreciation!

  • It is also true that we forget the stuff we learnt and ideas we had in class if we don’t record them down quickly.

‘Burp’ while it’s hot

  • Finally, we actually learn/gain more when we revisit the things we learnt. I actually learnt a lot more from writing journals than listening to lectures last semester.

‘Burp’ the Blog is the way to go!!

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Maybe that’s why Japanese people are so good at technology stuff….BURP~