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Online Safety Act is a bad joke
Life, James Hein, Published on 13/08/2025
» The UK now has their Online Safety Act (OSA) and Australia is blindly following in their footsteps. In the UK it didn't take very long for the tech aware under-18s to bypass all the rules and regain access to adult content. Think about it, if China can't completely block everything do you think the UK had any chance? There were some creative solutions but the most common was a simple Virtual Private Network (VPN). In related news, some VPN companies reported a 1,400% increase in sign-ups since the OSA came into force.
A rising star
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/08/2024
» At the age of only 20, MellaMay has emerged as a new powerhouse in the Thai music industry whose electrifying tunes resonate with raw emotion and unbridled energy. Her debut single, Golden Child, released recently on the Tero Music label, invites listeners to take an exhilarating journey filled with raw passion and gritty resilience. From metal guitar riffs and infectious grooves to anthemic themes, MellaMay's music delves deep into emotions, triumph over adversity and embodies the essence of Golden Child.
Simply the best
Life, Kingsley Wijayasinha, Published on 21/02/2022
» For many decades, the Land Rover Defender was all about pure off-roading capability and rugged looks.
At home in the mud and the blood
Life, Glenn Whipp©2021 The Los Angeles Times, Published on 06/09/2021
» Anya Taylor-Joy posted a brief Instagram video a few weeks ago during a car ride, her hair damp, her face smeared with dirt and her smile radiant as she laughed and announced, with a hint of astonishment: "Wow … today was a very good day." There were no words in the post's caption, just a volcano emoji bracketed by two ice cubes.
A cure-all for their wallets
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 08/02/2021
» The notion of "panacea" has long captured the human imagination. In Greek mythology, Panacea was the goddess of healing. She was the daughter of Asclepius, the god of medicine, who was the son of Apollo the physician and a mortal woman. With the blood of Gordon, Asclepius can bring the dead back to life, which angered the gods and culminated in his downfall.
Never forget
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 27/01/2020
» Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a solemn moment when we reflect on one of the darkest periods in human history: the Nazi genocide of 6 million Jews along with 5 million Slavs, gypsies, blacks, homosexuals, political enemies and members of other persecuted groups.
School of pop
Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 14/11/2018
» If you like to argue that modern pop music sucks, here's some ammunition. Beyoncé's 2016 album Lemonade had no less than 72 writers involved, and her single Hold Up had 15 alone. Compare that with, for example, Billie Jean, whose songwriting credits in their entirety read: "M. Jackson."
The ugly risks of cosmetic surgery
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/08/2018
» South Korea -- the plastic surgery capital of the world -- is a popular destination for many Thais in pursuit of "aesthetic perfection". Want to look handsome like oppa? Or like the pretty idols in series and music videos with flawless skin and features? To many, South Korea is the answer.