Informatics

Informatics
Lately, things are shaking up at Informatics. I scanned the Internet forum. I heard more complaints rather than compliments about Informatics. Like a volcano eruption, the signs have been there. It was a matter of time before it build up and blow it out.

I have been a student of Informatics. I was taught by lecturers who know only the theories but not the applications of the theories. I was a victim of their mismanagement. In the degree course, we had to take 6 compulsory minor subjects which we had already learnt in Polytechnics. Half-way through, they scrapped the minor subjects. But we we not refunded a cent. I had seen that even the most incompetent student can pass the degree course. That cast doubt on the value of the degree, if any Tom Dick and Harry can pass it without effort.

It's a Sick World
Watching TV can make me sick. That's why I applaud TODAY newspaper for making a stand yesterday not to show the beheading of the South Korean. Why let the terrorist use the media to further their cause? Many media has no moral. They will show whatever makes money, whatever the audience want. Sex, sensational news sell, not boring goody news. The day I retire will be the day I plug the TV out of my living room. No news is good news.
TODAY, I salute you for your stand.

How to Make Money
Crisis brings fortune to those who can see opportunties and seize it like vulture picking the carcass. When there is a big earthquake, buy their real estate. If the country crash, buy what is good. Yes there is risk. Where the risk is, there's money to be made.

One Thailand business woman opens her restaurants in the most dangerous places. Her restaurant are guarded by armed security personnel, and served by local folks, patronised by UN people who had the money to spend. She venture where angels fear to tread.