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Technology-driven learning
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 05/03/2014
» Learning English has never been easy and convenient especially in schools in Thailand’s remote areas where the lack of facilities is common. But Khadiyah Amanakun, an English teacher from a school in the southernmost province of Thailand, has proven that with a creative engagement in technology, students can be encouraged to learn the language no matter where they are and either with or without the internet.
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Putin calms war fears but defiant on keeping Crimea
AFP, Published on 05/03/2014
» Russian President Vladimir Putin has calmed fears of an imminent war between Russia and Ukraine's new authorities but also made clear that Moscow has no intention of loosening its new grip on Crimea in defiance of Western anger.
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EU to help Ukraine pay Russian gas bill
AFP, Published on 05/03/2014
» The European Union will help Ukraine pay the $2.0 billion it owes to Russian gas giant Gazprom, a top official said Tuesday, as part of an aid package reportedly worth more than one billion euros.
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England turn to psychiatrist for World Cup
AFP, Published on 05/03/2014
» England manager Roy Hodgson revealed on Tuesday that his players will work with a renowned sports psychiatrist as they prepare for the World Cup finals in Brazil.
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Nearly half of Australia's asylum patrol boats out of service
AFP, Published on 05/03/2014
» Nearly half of the Australian navy patrol boats used to detect asylum-seekers have been confined to port with structural cracks, a report said Tuesday, but the government insisted its Operation Sovereign Borders continued as normal.
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Phone disappoints galactic expectations
Life, James Hein, Published on 05/03/2014
» So it appears the new Galaxy S5 was well overhyped in the rumour mill. No 5.3-inch. screen, but instead a 5.1-inch one. No super-high resolution, and considering it’s slightly larger screen (Galaxy S4 was 5-inch), there were actually fewer pixels per inch and neither was it, as rumours suggested, bezel free. No 20MP camera but instead 16MP and not 64-bit but at least quad core. The Galaxy S5 does not have a metal case, but it is waterproof — up to one metre for 30 minutes which will help those with slippery fingers who take their smartphones to the toilet.
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An app to travel for
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 05/03/2014
» GrabTaxi is a taxi-dispatch service with GPS-enhancements allowing passengers to hail the nearest cab with ease. It was publicly launched in Malaysia in June 2012 and has expanded rapidly through this region, with branches now operating in the Philippines, Singaptre, Thailand and Vietnam.
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Surface 2
Life, AKIN, Published on 05/03/2014
» The Microsoft Surface 2 features a dual-angle kickstand offering all the entertainment and gaming capabilities you expect from a tablet, along with the ability to get work done. The Surface 2 has great battery life, with up to 10 hours of video playback, and is powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor, making apps run fast and smooth. The 10.6-inch ClearType Full HD display renders 1080p video for enjoying shows and movies, and features a USB 3.0 port for file transfers up to four times faster than USB 2.0. The Surface 2 has a 3.5MP front camera and 5MP rear camera, both capable of capturing 1080p video and featuring improved low-light performance, making face-to-face conversations even more crisp and clear. Even with these and other upgrades, the Surface 2 is thinner and lighter than its predecessor.
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The iBeacon and mobile devices: coming soon to a store near you
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 05/03/2014
» As long as I can remember, my mother has organised her life by writing lists. I tend to be a bit more random, but do need to be reminded of things from time to time. With the Mac I can use the Reminders utility and set up a specific location for an alarm. This is synchronised to the iPhone, so when I arrive at work, there is a reminder for something I need to do.
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Keeps on Running
Life, Sithikorn Wongwudthianun, Published on 05/03/2014
» The combination of a quad-core processor, a large touchscreen display and a speedy 3G connection can be a triple whammy for the battery life of a tablet — but not with the Lenovo Yoga 10.
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