Circa 1997, just before the mammoth Final Fantasy VII was released. Arguably better than FFVII, and with such a wonderful opening sequence (and music), I’m compelled to experience it again. I wonder who else has fond memories of this fantastical adventure.

How one man escaped from a North Korean prison camp

A remarkable story of harsh brutalities, and resilience of the human spirit. Also helps put our lives in perspective to realize that most things we faced aren’t so bad at all.

5 amazing moments in gaming

Video games can generally be enjoyed at the player’s own pace - a recreational activity by design. But taken to the extreme, some games turn into a competitive sport, showcasing the masterful skills and expertise of the enlightened gamer.

And thanks to the interwebs, we can now bear witness to some of the most intense and amazing moments in gaming ever seen.

So here they are, in no particular order:

1. Tetris fit for the gods - Tetris: The Grand Master 3

The great thing about Tetris is that it’s so simple that almost everyone knows about it, and everyone thinks they can play a pretty mean round of Tetris. I mean how hard can it be, right? Easy-peasy, like riding a bike?

Not unless your bike has a jet engine and you ride it blind-folded.

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Specificity, and the elusive Good Samaritan programmer

Quick, off the top of your head, can you describe what is ‘social media’ without using the words ‘Facebook’ and ‘Twitter’? 

Nigh impossible, you say? Find that even Wikipedia’s definition is too hard to grasp? [1]

But more importantly, what’s with the stupid question?

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Singapore Through The Ages

A look back at the city-state’s transformation from a remote jungle island to a modern-day metropolis. Locals and travelers alike should definitely check it out!