Author Archives: hetminan

NSW Art Galley Visit

I have chosen an artistic figure from Dadang Christano by the name of “They give Evidence” created in 1996-97. Dadang is an Indonesian/Australian artist born on 1957. This 16 standing figures holding clothes, figures made from terracotta powder mixed with resin/fiberglass, 22pieces of clothing made from cloth and resin. Christano has a significant reputation internationally […]

Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID)

Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is a replacement of Universal Product Code (UPC) barcodes since it is much easier and more convenient to identify objects (Dewan et al.2008; Lockton & Rosenberg 2009). RFID tags are microchips that consist of all the necessary data. The data is transmitted via an RFID card reader. Also, an antenna is […]

How new tools of communication are affecting people’s relationships?

Q – How often do you use online communication tools? A – Lots and lots and more than ever before as they become more easily accessible   Q- Do you get in touch with more people now? A- Yes, simply because I can now meet more people via internet while I am relaxing at home […]

Is Internet Filtering against freedom of speech?

Internet censorship in Australia currently consists of a regulatory regime under which the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has the power to enforce content restrictions on Internet content hosted within Australia, and maintain a “black-list” of overseas websites which is then provided for use in filtering software. The restrictions focus primarily on child pornography, […]