Posted on May 20, 2013 by AustinO
Apple, Google, Microsoft and even Samsung are all in a race to lose their society defining ‘mystic’ faster than society is daring to push them. Just to make iconic computers, ultra-capable smartphones and offer services with ubiquitous application such as Siri and Maps was always going to impose its obsessions; which includes outdoing the past and defining the future. So it is inevitable, these present
tech giants of our time will become ambitious, reach for greater objectives and yet somehow relinquish their mantles as tech leaders of the future. Remember Sony? Maybe some of them might even be lucky to be reckoned in comparable perception as the Fords and IBMs currently are in another fifteen years. So when will this be?…it is simple. Just think of Google Glass, rumors of iWatch and the cluelessness of Microsoft as it tries to find its relevance with Windows 8.
Ok Glass, as… Continue reading →
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Tagged Apple, Google, Google Glass, iWatch, Larry Page, Microsoft, Samsun Galaxy S4, Samsung, Steve Ballmer, tech giants, Tim cook
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Posted on May 6, 2013 by AustinO
It’s not necessarily that something is wrong with Europe when its nations has progress in the name of Football to boast of. Thankfully there are no conflicts or natural disasters to contend with, just a widespread economic malaise which is grinding any sense optimism out of everyday life. So leave it to phenomenons such as FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United & AC Milan to provide the spark of optimism that sprinkles life with purpose.
At least the Chinese and Brazilians, unlike in the economic front, will not likely be competing with European football glory in the foreseeable future. If it is true that in times of hardship human passion for sports heightens in devotion, the happenings in recent weeks to the football powerhouses of Spain leaves a lot to wonder about the psyche of millions of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona fans across the continent. Lionel Messi and… Continue reading →
Posted in Nations, Social Commentary, Society, Sports, Uncategorized, World Affairs |
Tagged ac milan, Cristiano Ronaldo, FC Barcelona, FIFA, lionel messi, NRA, real madrid
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Posted on April 30, 2013 by AustinO
If national constitutions or the characteristics of nationhood as we still know them do not radically change, then presidents and leaders of the future are now toddlers or just being born. It is true that there are no dull periods in history, but to fast forward into forty years from now with imagination, there certainly would be so many fun reasons to wish to live in those times.
Serious fun it should be, for example, to compare the speeches of President Obama with those of his successors in the next two decades. As the world speedily evolves, especially as driven by technology and the increasingly abstract sense of identity, memos, press releases, speeches, cables and all forms of correspondences are in line for massive language shake up
Only a brave and reckless gambler would bet against the entrances of words and abbreviations such as ‘lol, lmao, bro, evoid, hoes,… Continue reading →
Posted in Conspiracy Theory, Fascinating Characters, Great Leaders, History, Nations, Social Commentary, Society, Uncategorized |
Tagged avatar, Obama, president, Presidents
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Posted on April 23, 2013 by AustinO
Why is America still intensely hated? In the wake of the Boston bombing this question has become even more penitent in a world clearly evolving out of expectations for the angry and misguided. When Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is eventually interrogated his motives will ultimately be unreasonable and confused just those of any disgruntled, potential Al Qaeda operative. Now it is increasingly unbecoming for the terrorists and professional haters of progress, as a mere case of someone needs to pay, and the ‘old enemy’ always fits the bill.
As the world continues to change, the real danger of terror comes from the warped realities of these groups and individuals, in completely failing to recognize that America is no longer responsible for every ill and injustice, as their beliefs and doctrines still maintain. The Department of Homeland Security and its sister agencies now need extend their fights to the battlegrounds of the… Continue reading →
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Tagged America, CISPA, internet regulation, safety, tsarnaevs
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Posted on April 1, 2013 by AustinO
Forget Silicon Valley billionaires, Stock Market gold diggers and cutthroat media moguls. For a maxed-out life of stupendously wealthy and interesting living, your dream is to become a Russian oligarch. A life founded on quick riches, easily traceable to strong connections within the corridors of the Kremlin ( should broke and busted folks really be wasting your friendship on Facebook?), but not much to Harvard type business acumen, great inventions or the long toil from building financial empires. No wonder it’s a life of intrigue that seemingly beats the ‘boredom’ of being a retired philanthropist, or even selling off holdings in promising anti-virus software
business to frolic with young women, guns and drugs in Latin American jungles.
But the requirements for becoming an oligarch are not exactly universally accessible to every ambitious individual. Nationality dictates that such an individual must be Russian, Ukrainian or hail from one of the… Continue reading →
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Tagged billionaire, kickstarter, Kremilin, oligarch, oligarchs, power, russian, wealth
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Posted on March 27, 2013 by AustinO
There is a mischievous irony to the movement of feminism, in that it both promotes and ‘harms’ the cause of women’s equality with men. Indeed feminists have, and are accomplishing great progress for women in gender repressed cultures, but in the western world, a diminishing return effect is gradually, inevitably creeping up on their ideals. Examples of these are
plenty in ‘stagnant’ etiquette and social expectations of today.
The fact that feminists are not virulent in campaigns to stop men from open doors, pulling back chairs, hewing wood for camp-fires, and generally protecting women is case in point. It is often acceptable, and even condoned if a woman lashes out in anger to hit a man
But the reverse, no matter how lightly the male hits, is an abomination. To interpret this example in any way as advocating for male violence is a gross misjudgment, because it is raised… Continue reading →
Posted in Activism, Feminism, Pop Culture, Social Commentary |
Tagged Female, Feminism, feminists, Male, men, Women
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Posted on March 25, 2013 by AustinO
What if in the next four years President Obama achieves the impossible? If the economy rebounded massively with new jobs and real impactful growth, a resurgent health care system bloomed, a near non-existent terror threat became the reality, and a lasting Israeli – Palestinian peace came to fruition?
Forget it. The world has moved on from the times of real political achievements into an era dominated by the impact of technology and social trends. These are the times where the impact of say, 3D printing, will have more direct influence in everyday life than collective intent and inputs of politicians in the next four years, and even beyond because of the irreversible progression of humanity. More starkly now, a politician and a leader are extremely distinguishable. Both can define visions and plans, and may be excellent at grandiose speeches, but it is the leader that drives and defines the… Continue reading →
Posted in Government, Great Leaders, Nations, Politics |
Tagged barack obama, congress, leaders, Obama, Politicians
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Posted on March 20, 2013 by AustinO
Pope Francis may have the worries of the poor and downtrodden on his mind, as he proclaimed during his papacy inauguration speech. But hardly will anyone, let alone the Vatican, be naive about the most pressing issue facing the Catholic Church. Importance is a valuable virtue, but it cannot be compared to necessity, which is the mother of true relevance. In a time when
the Catholic church is playing an increasingly pale role in world affairs, global influence is the obvious means of reestablishing its necessity.
One billion Catholics is almost one-sixth of humanity, and the Church is keenly aware that it wields far less influence on those followers than say, China on her populace. The reality facing the Church is one of waning membership, which the widespread allegations and its position on social issues do not seemingly help
Respect, yes – its perception as an abstract force for morality… Continue reading →
Posted in Great Leaders, History, Modern Living, Philosophy, Propaganda, Religion, Social Commentary, Uncategorized |
Tagged Catholic, papacy., Pope, Pope Francis, Vatican
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Posted on March 16, 2013 by AustinO
The next big thing is out, and the Samsung Galaxy IV if you believe Samsung, is all you need to make your life richer. Kudos to the Korean electronics behemoth for cramming in features to occupy a bored mind. But reality as undisputed leader in the smartphone arena is much more than
just features and specs. Useful innovation, improved user experience and a sense of invaluableness is all that matters in fierce space where buyer loyalty is extremely fickle. With all the hype of its Galaxy SIII, Samsung probably underestimated what being ahead meant by assuming novel features, and do-all bravado translates into users ecstasy
Well, Apple is still learning that gratification of consumer appetite for the next compelling feature is near impossible, even as Samsung clawed at it with its line ups of oversized smartphones. Because human expectations is not limited as the technology to satisfy it… Continue reading →
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Tagged Apple, Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy SIV
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Posted on February 26, 2013 by AustinO
For those dreaming of becoming rich, here is an interesting theory to consider. The inability to live on 45% of your current income reduces the likelihood of achieving that dream to less than 4%. Thankfully it is only a theory, but one that is nonetheless unsettling because its premise that convincingly takes into consideration very decisive factors. These factors include elements such as human will and determination, decisions and visions, expertise or professional
qualifications, and the individual’s responses to circumstances or situations. Advocates of this theory are always quick with a simple but solid poser to those who might want to challenge it. They quickly ‘hoist’ up the fact that rich people usually live well within 30% of their value without any noticeable difference to their lifestyles. Sometimes they are also quick to remind that most poor people often make key money decisions on choices they can actually do… Continue reading →
Posted in Economics, Finance, Modern Living, Social Commentary, Society, World Affairs |
Tagged 1%, 99%, ideas, income, save, savings, visions
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Why Apple, Google, Microsoft Are Heading Into Decline
Posted on May 20, 2013 by AustinO
Apple, Google, Microsoft and even Samsung are all in a race to lose their society defining ‘mystic’ faster than society is daring to push them. Just to make iconic computers, ultra-capable smartphones and offer services with ubiquitous application such as Siri and Maps was always going to impose its obsessions; which includes outdoing the past and defining the future. So it is inevitable, these present
tech giants of our time will become ambitious, reach for greater objectives and yet somehow relinquish their mantles as tech leaders of the future. Remember Sony? Maybe some of them might even be lucky to be reckoned in comparable perception as the Fords and IBMs currently are in another fifteen years. So when will this be?…it is simple. Just think of Google Glass, rumors of iWatch and the cluelessness of Microsoft as it tries to find its relevance with Windows 8.
Ok Glass, as… Continue reading →
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