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AXS Machine

2009-11-10T20:03:00.003+08:00

Above is an AXS machine. I curi the picture from somewhere else. Damm jakun, i m now sharing my first experience with AXS machine. Basically it's a machine for your to make all sorts of payment, from government related stuff to your utilities, phone bill, broadband bill, top-up ur ezlink, credit card bills and alot alot more! it is very convenient i must say. u can find one at many corners ard the island. For my, i use AXS to pay my credit card bill. To be honest, i am so used to pay everything via internet banking. However, when i check inside out of the DBS internet banking and i even call up the helpdesk to see if i am able to pay via DBS my UOB credit card ( i just got myself a card after 9 month in Sillypore!), but NO! they best way is via GIRO transfer or issue some kind of check and it cost me SGD30 dollars.. silly right? but I can actually do that via Maybank2u with only MYR 2 for inter-banking. So i went to the AXS machine near my office to make my payment. So i
1. select payment type
2. insert credit card
3. insert my ATM card
4. key in my pin
5. payment done!

simple yah!

but the sad part is I have to queue to use the machine, when i can do everything via a few clicks on maybank2u. I think the local bank should look into a cheaper interbank transfer.

for more info http://www.axs.com.sg

i actually logon to the webby to find the steps to make payment.. hehe.. coz i duwan to hog the machine for too long.. silly me :)

do we have something like this in Malaysia?

HKG - Living In Cage

2009-11-05T13:12:00.003+08:00

This is wat happen in hongkong after recession. more and more people are moving into cage home that resemble the over-sized rabbit hutch! Take a look at this new report on CNN.

CNN - Full report here http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/10/28/cage.homes/index.html?eref=rss_latest

Stop complaining with what you have :)

i dunno

2009-10-30T22:29:00.003+08:00

"I dunno" - this term is very much overuse in my current working environment. suprising, everyone seems to have this phrase carried along in their daily conversation. i m very much referring to people i work with daily in my office. Such a irresponsible phrase wash away all the responsibilities and drawing a very clear line in between. Never expected that i can landed myself in such a situation.

Please, if you come to me with a question, i m not expecting u to tell me the answer. but please dont come with I dunno! bring some of your findings or investigation that you have done prior engaging me! Wat? not your scope so u dunno? Are u living in your own world? Being so experience in your field and with so many years of working experience, do u walk to someone with your "i dunno"? cummon, be realistic! come to me with a some suggestion or facts that you have, then i will follow up from there! i will try my best assist for sure my dear colleagues!

Windows 7 - Advert

2009-10-29T12:44:00.000+08:00

Have you seen the Windows 7 tv commercial? Probabaly not ard the AP televison network. But here you go..

Windows 7 is one that came about because the people demanded it, because the people created it.

Haven't get a chance to try it. In fact, i just started with Vista! OMG! A geek?

Chinese Zodiac 2010 - Year of

2009-10-21T14:53:00.003+08:00

The Year of The Tiger begins on February 14th 2010. Drama, intensity, change and travel will be the keywords for 2010. Unfortunately, world conflicts and disasters tend to feature during Tiger years also, so it won’t be a dull 12 months for anyone. The Year of the Tiger will bring far reaching changes for everyone. New inventions and incredible technological advances have a good chance of occurring. For all of the Chinese horoscope signs, this year is one to be active – seizing opportunities and making the most of our personal and very individual talents. Everything happens quickly and dramatically in a Tiger year – blink and you could miss an important chance of a lifetime!

Let’s take a look at each animal, their major personality traits and what the prospects are for 2010, the Year of the Tiger.

The Rat
Rats are charming, elegant and clever. They can be a bit gossipy and prone to being distracted. They’re also thrifty and very good with handling money. Family and close friends are exceptionally important to them. The Rat is charming beyond words and throughout his undoubtedly long life he will always be popular and will have many friends.
Forecast for 2010 The Rat may be feeling quite tired and deflated after 2009, which saw him keeping his head down, working and staying out of trouble. The Year of the Tiger is going to be fast-paced for the Rat, which in itself does tend to make them slightly uncomfortable. But it is essential that they go with the flow and seize opportunities and take adventures – this year is going to be important for them. A lot of Rats may have dreamt of travel in 2009 but were unable to take trips either due to financial or work commitments. This year will be so different! Travel will feature strongly for many and if there is dream destination in mind, it may become a reality during 2010. February and March can bring interesting work offers, while June to August and December will bring happy social occasions. Romantically, September and October bring tempting offers for single Rats, while those who are attached will find the summer most special. It is essential for all persons born under this sign to be extra thoughtful and caring throughout the year – an inadvertent remark or gesture could lead to discord with loved ones.
Interesting Rat Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Garnet
Special Flower: Narcissus
Best Hours: 11 pm -1 am
Season: Winter
Horoscope Colors: Black, White, Purple

The Ox
Sturdy, earthy, no-nonsense – that’s the Ox. Affectionate and easy-going, the Ox can show a fierce temper when agitated. He is neat, tidy, quiet and studious, with a great love of his home. Music can be a great love. Family life and a loving partner are high on the Ox’s priorities. A wonderful loyal friend.
Forecast for 2010 The Ox loves methodical planning and everything working out in the correct time. The Year of the Tiger will throw all this to the wind with it’s fast pace and unexpected developments! People born under this sign may find 2010 a challenge but in a good way. The Ox will have to adapt to new routines, delays and obtacles thrown in his way, but he will be well able for any task and may find new hidden talents and personal power he didn’t know existed. Hobbies, relaxing pursuits and friendships will all be beautifully highlighted during the Year of the Tiger and will provide a welcome relief to any stresses he may face. Home improvements and redecorating plans will move forward smoothly with excellent results. Career opportunities will present themselves from April to June, while exciting, intense romantic encounters are likely in July, August and December. An important aspect for those under this sign in 2010 is to be mindful and caring of loved ones. It will be crucial to listen to them and also to accept any help they may offer during this changeable year.
Interesting Ox Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Aquamarine
Special Flower: Carnation
Best Hours: 1-3 am
Season: Winter
Horoscope Colors: Green, Yellow, Black

The Tiger
Magnetic, passionate and grand! When the Tiger does anything, it’s noticed! Indecisiveness and stubbornness can mar the sparkle of the Tiger personality. On the one hand generous, on the other hand a little mean, it’s sometimes hard to know where one stands with the Tiger. Flexible, honest and truly entertaining, one has a friend for life with a Tiger.
Forecast for 2010 Being the Tiger’s own year, 2010 holds great promise for those born under this sign, with exciting developments happening for them both personally and professionally. Some Tigers may be feeling disappointed and disheartened after 2009 and it will be important to leave the past behind and concentrate on the future, which is looking so bright! Financially, everything improves this year for those born under this sign and money-making thoughts and ideas should be fully explored and investigated. With the fast pace of this year for all signs, the Tiger needs to take extra care in planning and thinking all projects through – no rushing headlong into schemes during 2010! Tigers looking for romance will possibly see a friendship suddenly develop into something more personal with exciting consequences. August, December and January will see a very active and entertaining social calendar, but all of 2010 will see fun activities for the Tiger. The Spring months, March to May, will bring encouraging and interesting job opportunities, but the Tiger will still have to make sure he puts himself forward and gets noticed at work.
Interesting Tiger Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Sapphire
Special Flower: Violet
Best Hours: 3-5 am
Season: Winter
Horoscope Colors: Green, Blue, Yellow

The Rabbit
Cuddly, warm and affectionate are the attributes of the Rabbit. Mysterious and a great party-giver and host, the Rabbit enjoys being the centre of attention once in a while. The Rabbit is occasionally over cautious and can be a bit boring. He is also one of the luckiest signs in the Chinese Astrology chart.
Forecast for 2010 The focus will be on the Rabbit’s career and job prospects during the Year of the Tiger, with unexpected promotions and recognition very likely. Travel is also highlighted, with short breaks and spontaneous, fun trips featuring during the late Spring and early Summer. Healthwise, the Rabbit could find the speed of the Tiger year exhausting and it’s important he balance work with rest and relaxation. Promotion at work or in the Rabbit’s career will be sure to feature and they need to act quickly – no hanging back to see what happens! Some Rabbits will be dissatisfied with their current living arrangements and the perfect new home may appear most unexpectedly – they must act quickly and not miss out! Friendships will play a big role during 2010 with possibly one or two friends needing extra care and help. May and October to January will bring special and fun social gatherings. February and March will be significant and fortunate for those looking to change jobs while July and August will be most auspicious for single Rabbits looking for love – an unexpected liaison could result from a work related social event.
Interesting Rabbit Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Pearl
Special Flower: Jonquil
Best Hours: 5-7 am
Season: Spring
Horoscope Colors: Grey, White

The Dragon
Assertive, energetic and talented are all words to describe the Dragon personality. On the other hand, the Dragon has a tendency to be condescending and tactless without realising it. They generally enjoy robust health and tend to be very successful in anything they turn their hand to.
Forecast for 2010 Dragons will find the quick pace of 2010 very much to their liking and they will be keen to spread their wings and look for new possibilities and opportunites. As with the other signs in the Chinese Zodiac, the Dragon must make use of all the openings and opportunities that present themselves during this year. Teamwork will feature strongly and the Dragon will progress further and faster in his career if he bears this in mind. The Dragon’s financial situation will indeed be rosy during 2010 with a possible increase in income as well as a sum of money coming to them during the year. They must be careful to be disciplined about spending and not make too many impulse buys! May to August will be lovely months for socialising with friends and possible romantic encounters. Dragons do need to remember that love needs attention and if it is taken for granted, problems can arise. May, September and November see the most interesting career changes. Dragons need to take time during the year to have a holiday or getaway with loved ones – with such a busy year, they must not neglect those who matter to them the most.
Interesting Dragon Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Amethyst
Special Flower: Sweet Pea
Best Hours: 7-9 am
Season: Spring
Horoscope Colors: Black, Gold

The Snake
Intelligent and highly intuitive are two of the Snake’s many fine qualities. He makes an amusing and romantic friend with a definite flirtatious streak. When challenged or criticised he can be a sore loser. The Snake is very lucky with money and is fond of the odd bet or two. He is quick-witted and enjoys reading, music and occasionally the paranormal side of life.
Forecast for 2010 The Snake likes to make slow and steady progress and the Year of the Tiger will find him swept along with unexpected developments – they need to adapt and keep up the pace. On the career front, the Snake will have quite a bit of competition and needs to stay ahead of the game in order to be in line for any promotions or career advancement opportunities. He needs to seek advice from those who can help and not appear too independent – working with colleagues will pay off handsomely during the year. Money management will be crucial during the Year of the Tiger and with careful planning, they should have little to worry about. Time spent with loved ones, either on a well-earned holiday or at home, will rejuvenate the Snake’s spirit during a busy and intense year. February through April will favor work endeavors and promotion. July through December will offer many opportunies for single Snakes to meet a special romantic partner. Travel looks most likely during March and June through August, with fun and romance well starred. Snakes can be shy and loners, but the Year of the Tiger will ensure they have many happy social events to attend.
Interesting Snake Facts
Zodiac Stone: Opal
Special Flower: Passionflower
Best Hours: 9-11 am
Season: Spring
Horoscope Colors: Brown Gold, Green

The Horse
Fun, charming and attractive sums up the Horse’s traits perfectly. They love parties and crowds and being the centre of attention. They can also be egotistical, hotheaded and impatient. The Horse is a considerate and protective friend and partner and when in his company, there will always be excitement around the next corner.
Forecast for 2010 The Year of the Tiger will be an exciting and lively year for the Horse. On the home and family front, there may be some changes with family members moving in, moving out or relocating to another location altogether. On the social front, the Horse will be in much demand with invitations to parties and gatherings increasing as the year moves on. Health wise, with such a busy year and added pressures, the Horse must ensure that he looks after his diet and gets adequate rest. Otherwise, irritability and heated arguments could arise unnecessarily. Those born under this sign will do exceptionally well career-wise this year. However, they must follow up leads and career openings with vigor in order to take advantage of the fast paced energy of the Tiger year. A word of caution for the Horse – they need to keep a careful eye on their finances as overspending could happen very easily. August through September will bring fantastic opportunities for those looking for love. March through May will be lucky for changing jobs or careers while November and December will bring fun and lively social gatherings.
Interesting Horse Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Golden Topaz
Special Flower: Rose
Best Hours: 11am-1pm
Season: Summer
Horoscope Colors: Orange, White, Yellow

The Goat
Graceful and optimistic, kind and easy going, would describe a Goat personality. They can also be petulant and discontented, likely to throw the towel in at the beginning of a problem. They can be charming without revealing their true feelings. The Goat is very talented and imaginative and can turn his hand to most creative pursuits.
Forecast for 2010 The Goat likes balance and moderation in all areas of life and the Year of the Tiger will ensure that he discovers new aspects and strengths of himself he didn’t know he had! For the artistic and creative Goat, 2010 will bring offers, opportunities and encouragement, leading to new projects and job offers. If they can remain adaptable, open to change and focused, this year could have long lasting positive implications. Study and developing specialist skills is also highlighted for this year. For those wishing to change jobs or find employment, there may be many frustrating moments and it won’t be easy. But then, out of the blue, a job offer or an opportunity will present itself. Be ready! September to November will bring the best chances for work related success. May to September will have outstanding moments for making new, special friends and enjoying the company of loved ones. All Goats need to be aware that the Year of the Tiger is not the time for taking financial risks. If in doubt or worried, they need to be sure to get the advice of a professional.
Interesting Goat Facts
Zodiac Stone: Emerald
Special Flower: Larkspur
Best Hours: 1-3 pm
Season: Summer
Horoscope Colors: Green, Blue

The Monkey
The Monkey is playful, lively, fun and a quick thinker. They get bored very easily and find it hard to settle down to doing any one thing. The Monkey can also be vain and offhand. They are ambitious and usually very good with investing money. With their quick wit and wonderful sense of humour, they are a great party guest. The Monkey’s life will never be dull and predictable!
Forecast for 2010 The Monkey’s energetic nature will resonate well with the energy of 2010 – but he will definitely need to pace himself or he will burn out! Changes on the job front could startle the Monkey near the beginning of the year, but by adapting and staying calm, he should weather any storm. It would be wise to take a well-earned break mid-year as all Monkeys will be feeling the pressure that the Year of the Tiger is putting on them. Family expenses may very well increase this year and the wise Monkey will do a little bit of forward planning and budgeting to ensure a smooth passage through 2010. August to October will shine for romantic encounters and the unattached could possibly find the partner they’ve been searching for. July to November will be the best time to start making moves for anyone who wishes to change their job. All those born under this sign will appreciate the support they receive this year from loved ones and friends. Advice will be well-meaning and helpful; be sure to listen carefully.
Interesting Monkey Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Peridot
Special Flower: Gladiola
Best Hours: 3-5 pm
Season: Summer
Horoscope Colors: White, Violet, Green

The Rooster
The Rooster is always popular, extravagant and creative.. They can be brutally honest and generally like being showered with attention. They are wonderfully loyal friends and also give advice freely – whether they are asked for it or not! Family means the world to the Rooster and they are fiercely loyal to those they care about.
Forecast for 2010 The Year of the Tiger will have mixed fortunes for the Rooster, but by staying calm, observant and flexible, the Rooster will glide through 2010 coming out much wiser, stronger and with great success behind him. He will be in much demand for his sage advice and experience and, at work, this will come to the notice of his employer. Many will also decide to go back to college this year or completely change the direction of their career. Travel features quite strongly with the Rooster seeking out adventure, fun and new places to visit. A word of caution: all Roosters must ensure that they don’t overdo things – exhaustion and a depleted immune system will result if proper rest isn’t taken. Home life will bring many joys and will be seen as a cosy sanctuary throughout the year. The Spring months and November and December will be excellent for intimate romantic encounters.. March and July to October will be the optimum time for making career decisions or to change jobs.
Interesting Rooster Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Citrine
Special Flower: Aster
Best Hours: 5-7 pm
Season: Autumn
Horoscope Colors: Orange , Green

The Dog
The Dog is wonderfully hard worker, a perfectionist and someone who loves the small details. He is also a bit anti-social, pessimistic and stubborn. They are one of the most honest and loyal signs of the Chinese zodiac and will always go to bat for a worthy cause. The Dog is a fantastic listener and his advice is usually very intuitive.
Forecast for 2010 The Year of the Tiger will be an excellent one for all Dogs with a significant improvement in fortune all year long. They must leave the past behind, for the Ox year was a challenging one, and look forward with optimism and determination. There will still be challenges this year for the Dog, as for all the signs, and it is important that he talk over any potential problems and worries rather than bottling them up. Socially, this is the Dog’s year to shine and many new strong friendships and alliances will be formed. The Year of the Tiger will see increased finances for the Dog with many receiving bonuses or even gifts throughout the year. However, it is important that he takes his time regarding financial matters, checking details and ensuring that he has read all the fine print. May to August will be very significant for single Dogs and all invitations should be carefully considered! September through November will have crucial career opportunities – don’t miss them! Recreational activities and hobbies will also feature strongly, with some able to turn their hobby into their career with great success.
Interesting Dog Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Diamond
Special Flower: Marigold
Best Hours of the day 7-9 pm
Season: Autumn
Horoscope Colors: Silver and Red

The Pig
The Pig is an innocent, sweet and lovable personality. They can also be quite melancholy and over-sensitive. The Pig loves the company of others, and adores parties, gossip and chit chat. They are highly intelligent, but prefer to keep this side of their nature under wraps. The Pig does not care that much for money, but is one of the zodiac signs that is very lucky.
Forecast for 2010 The Pig loves activity and challenges and the Year of the Tiger will certainly provide this. There may be additional financial pressure on the Pig this year, but with prudent spending and consideration, this need not be a problem. The Pig is an open, friendly soul and very trusting, but this year he must be wary. It’s possible that gossip may prove too tempting or that he may listen to false advice, causing upset and trouble. Be guarded and careful this year! The Pig must ensure that he follows up all correspondence or financial dealings – to delay or overlook details will prove costly. Short, fun, unplanned trips will feature throughout the year and will be excellent for off-setting any stresses and pressure the Year of the Tiger may bring. Interest in spirituality and self-development will be to the fore and any opportunity to study and explore these should be taken. November to January will provide excellent opportunites for changing career direction or to find a new job. August to December will prove particularly social, with many fun occasions and opportunities to make new friends.

Interesting Pig Facts
Zodiac Stone: Ruby
Special Flower: Chrysanthemum
Best Hours: 9-11 pm
Season: Autumn
Horoscope Colors: Purple, Red, White

A sad year for Entertainment World 2009

2009-10-08T22:02:00.002+08:00

It is indeed a sad year for the entertainment industry for 2009. If you follow news closely especially on the entertainment section, you could have notice this but let me try to put all together and have a quick recap on people or rather entertainer that has left us to the other world.

1. Michael Jackson (50)

1958 - 2009

He left us on 26 Jun 2009, due to after cardiac arrest. Although police & forensic as still continuing on the investigation on the actual reason behind. Watever it is, rest in peace, Mic! Your music & moves will stay with us forever.

2. Patrick Swayze (57)

1952 - 2009

Remember the movie Dirty Dancing and Ghost? yeah, he is the one. Died after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

3. Farrah Fawcett (62)

1947 - 2009

The '70s style icon and star of "Charlie's Angels passed away following a long battle with anal cancer on the June 25th, 2009.

Now for the Hongkong side.

4.成奎安 aka 大傻 (Dai Sor) (54)

1955 - 2009

Passed away on August 27, 2009 again after battling with lung cancer. U can catch him on any gangsters movies and he is definitely the expert on protray the bad guy in any show.

5. 石坚 (Sek Kin) (96)

1913 - 2009

He plays similiar roles as Dar sor, mainly the villian character. And he is damm good at it!

They will always be remembered!

Terry Fox Run KL 2009

2009-10-05T23:06:00.002+08:00

Date: Sunday, 1 November 2009
Venue: Flag off @ 9.00 a.m. Taman Tasik Perdana (Lake Gardens)

Rules & Regulations:
1) All participants must run on the designated route. There are 2 routes- 5km and 3.5km for the family run.
2) For wheelchair bound, and physically challenged participants, please note that there are slopes along the run route.
3) Participants are to be at the assembly area by 8.45 a.m.
4) No registration required. Just turn up during the run day. You can buy the Terry Fox Run official t-shirt, RM25 each.

Parking:
Limited parking is available on site, and public transport is recommended.

Notice:
The organisers, their agents, representatives, successors and assigns, are not liable for any injuries suffered, damage and loss of properties by participants at this event

Miss Singapore World 2009 - Miss Ris Low

2009-09-30T22:35:00.006+08:00

Ladies & Gentlement.. presenting.. Ms Sillypore World 2009 - Ris Low

Ok.. 1 more picture of her...

Not bad right?

Ris Low was crowned Miss Singapore World 2009. The pageant was held on Friday 31st July. Miss Low will represent Singapore in the Miss World 2009 pageant to be held on December 12, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

BUT.. wait a minute... nope, she is not going SA anymore. She gave up her crown.
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_435832.html?vgnmr=1

first.. newspaper/netizen condemn about her English.. then followed by her past conviction for credit card fraud exposed...making it worst. S'porean complaining (as usual), its a shame.. she shouldn't represent S'porean at the international pagent level. and finally she gave up and resign!.. poor girl.. sumore i find her interview with storm is hilarious. Well, its time for her to move on & i hope people should set her free and stop pesterting. Just like how the media works, until another BIG gossip thing surface, poeple will move on to the new one. remember my previous entry on "Battle of Crab"? Basically, Miss Ris's new already took over the headline.

check out her interview with Stomp.sg. READ the text desc on the right side of the video!

and what the local says.

Wrong Message from P1WIMAX

2009-09-23T23:01:00.003+08:00

So Salah message from P1WIMAX

The Storm Worriors 2009

2009-09-23T22:17:00.002+08:00

风云Ⅱ - Storm Worriors 2009

The official website. http://www.thestormwarriors.com/

Even more gempak this time.. more animation.. stronger cast! Beside Ekin & Arron, they brought in (without Hsu Qi this time, probaly she is more expensive now.. haha..)

-charlene choi
-nicholas tse
-simon yam
-Lam Suet
-Patrick Tam Yau Wen
-Hor Kah Keng

Lots of Action.. Lots of Animation.. More powerful than the first... first already nice right. So 2nd is a must watch! This time around, Feng & Yun is up against the Lord Godless (Simom Yam).

you can find some other clips from the movie here http://www.mtime.com/movie/78210/trailer/19258.html

Finally the sequal that every Storm Worriors fans been waiting for. still remember when was the first one? Still seems like yesterday? believe or not.. first Storm Worriors was released in 1998 ! Yeap.. 11 years ago.. Lets see how much they have changed.

1998

2009

not much eh? a lil rusted by still looking cool!

coming to cinema near you this December!

btw, u noticed the name was changed to Storm Worriors instead of storm riders in 1998?

Battle of Crab

2009-09-22T21:46:00.004+08:00

can you guess which is from MY & SG?

“We cannot continue to let other countries hijack our food. Chilli crab is Malaysian. Hainanese chicken rice is Malaysian. We have to lay claim to our food,” she told reporters after launching the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival yesterday.

Quoted from Dr NG YY's blog. http://blog.drngyenyen.com/?p=531

Thats where everything started.

Not following the news?
See what MY paper said
http://www.mmail.com.my/content/13670-crabby-affair-over-chilli-crabs

See what SG paper said
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/SE+Asia/Story/STIStory_431428.html
http://tnp.sg/news/story/0,4136,214300,00.html

What the other bloggers said
http://www.sarah-lian.com/blog/2009/09/18/food-fight-with-malaysian-tourism/
http://blitzrocker.blogspot.com/2009/09/food-wars.html
http://uppercaise.wordpress.com/2009/09/18/why-is-everyone-laughing-at-yen-yen/

Food is all about deliciousness. Who cares where it is originated and whether it is authentic? How true the statement is. My view on this is pretty neutral, i don't care where is it originally from, as long as the food is good and tasty, then is good food lah. If you have time to spare, you can dig the origin on it. But need to tell the press about plant to claim This Dish & That Dish belongs to Malaysian. So if it's patent (is that possible?) it, can you imagine paying copyright in the future for every nasi lemak that you ate? If unnecessary to make a mountain out of a molehill.

Mixed feeling on that however, if we Malaysian would like to claim, claim it as "Penang Asam Laksa", "Ampang Yong Tou Fu" or "Klang Ba Ku Teh", rather that generalise it as "Chilli Crab", which in turn could stir more debates on it. The term "hijacked our food" might seems to heavy. Being part of Asia, our culture & tradition is very close to each other when it comes to food, language, custome, costume etc. If pretty hard to draw the line clear.

On the flip side, SG press seems to be over reacted by covering the front page of local papers, magnifying the issue. Cummon, u got better things to put on your frontpage right? They are just taking everyone single opportunity to taruh us. Again, that is unnecessary.

Come to think of it, what will PAS has to say if we declare Ba Kut Teh as national food? :P

p/s: From Left, clock wise, 1. Punggol Black Pepper Crab (SG), 2. Long Beach Sea Food - Black Pepper Crab (SG), 3. Long Beach Sea Food - Long Beach Sea Food, 4. Restaurant Wong Poh - Butter Crab (MY). Did u manage to guess all the crab correctly? :P Oh, btw, if you really want to compare, MY got better butter crab & SG got better Pepper crab....my 2 cents.

oh yeah.. an unrelated post. Just wanna share a local short film from 15Malaysian titled "Rojak".

10 things SG is Better than MY

2009-09-13T20:32:00.002+08:00

1. Transport system is well planned & organized.
but the ERP are expensive!

2. their GOV build lots of HDB for the people
but the houses are over priced!

3. their Authorities take speedy action
thats bcoz the people love to complain

4. Their currency are "bigger" than MY
which is why I am there

5. They got nice Pepper Crab!
the chef are from MY :P

6. their shopping malls are concentrated and inter-link
ok..we got Bukit Bintang as well

7. They got faster broadband
but "downloading" is strictly prohibited

8. People here are highly educated.
Thats bcoz u cant get a decent well paid job if u dont have any paper. Throw a stone, u will easily hit a MBA.

9. Generally speaks good english
small population speaks with ang mo slang.. sigh

10. Cars are way cheaper than malaysia..
but u have to pay Certificate Of Entitlement aka COE. see the latest pricing here

http://www.oneshift.com/pdb/lcoe.php

Category A - 18,020
Category B - 19,289

A Car (1600cc & Below) & Taxi
B Car (Above 1600cc)

Another 2 years & 5 months for me to move on to a new role!

i think i should write more and probably revamp my blog soon.

Haeundae(해운대, 海雲台) (2009)

2009-09-13T20:09:00.002+08:00

Korean disaster epic... Haeundae ! aka Tsunami !

official website http://www.haeundae2009.co.kr .(its in korean nway!)

Gap Analysis

2009-07-30T13:42:00.000+08:00

gap analysis
In information technology, gap analysis is an assessment tool to help identify differences between information systems or applications. A gap is sometimes called "the space between where we are and where we want to be." A gap analysis helps bridge that space by highlighting which requirements are being met and which are not. The tool provides a foundation for measuring the investment of time, money and human resources that's required to achieve a particular outcome.
In software development, for instance, a gap analysis can be used to document which services and/or functions have been accidentally left out, which ones have been deliberately eliminated and which still need to be developed. In compliance, a gap analysis can be used to compare what is required by law to what is currently being done

10 things MY is Better than SG

2009-06-05T11:01:00.003+08:00

from my very own perspective... nothing political..

1. We have the Tallest Twin Tower building the the world.

2. We have enormous big piece of land for major development

3. Penang Bridge - The longest bridge in Asia and 5th largest in the world. They even organize marathon even every year!

4. We have dedicate F1 racing track. We need not any road closure 2-3weeks before the race. hehe..

5. We have own very own natural resources

6. We still preserve a huge piece of natural environment/forest. The natural trees and forests cover almost three quarters of the land and almost the entire UK!

7. We have beautiful islands in the country. Redang, Perhentian, Sipadan, Lang Tengah -> no name a few. Sipadan - top 10 dive spot in the world.

8. Our food are better then theirs!

9. We drink clean water, they drink "new" water.

10. Our law enforcer always willing to give us a "second chance" !

in fact there are more. these are just a few that came across my mind.

gee.. i m going back MY in the afternoon!

They Need Help

2009-05-14T13:32:00.001+08:00

Full story here-->http://www.mycen.com.my/sightings/sightings030509_pulau_ketam_dogs.html

I am definitely sadden by the story...

Forbes Global 2000

2009-04-16T09:17:00.002+08:00

Forbes Global 2000, list of biggest company in the world.

Top 10 of the 2000

Malaysia Company on the list...

time to submit your updated resume to these comps.

Complete list here..
http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/18/global-09_The-Global-2000_Rank.html

Iphone 3G? Hold your horses

2009-04-01T11:57:00.002+08:00

Hello.. yes, hold your horses. Always wanted to write this but I was too commited to my job. wat to do? times are bad. have to work hard & smart at the same time.

nway, Maxis is now the sole teleco that bundles their plan with Apply iPhone. Not something new anymore. But, the 3rd generation iPhone 3.0 software is coming. with even better and more promising build in tools (revise of current SMS disadvantages), slimmer in design (close to ipod touch), better cameras (for god sake), video camera tools, faster performance than previous generation and most importantly.. MMS ! omg.. thats wat been missing all this while man.

interms on compatibility, I m not sure if upgrade of software is possible with the limitation of the existing hardware.

iPhone 3.0 software is said to be released mid of 2009.

The view

2009-02-27T17:31:00.004+08:00

Ok.. heres the view from my hotel. picture taken using my boo's olympus camera :)

been staying there for the pass 26 days. breakfast is getting bored. the never change the selection at all. the Nasi lemak will sit at the right place every single day. Yawn... the only the change daily is the soup. but then again, they swap between Seafood soup & Pork Rib soup... then seafood again.. then pork ribs again. lol.

Good news is i found a nice room that fits all my requirements (except for the location). Y is that a good news? Coz i been moving NSEW everywhere, all sorts of rooms, all kinds of people i met, its extremely tiring & scary. There was this one unit location of top of "mini shopping complex" by the name Kovan Center. ZOMG, the place is super dodgy, fully partition rooms, sharing 2 common toilets, with more than 12 rooms & ppl from at least 4 countries. The smell of the unit is unbearable. And the agent (an Indian from India) was trying to convince us to take the unit, but we left in like 5 mins? very very bad experience...

Work wise, it a brand new beginning for me. everything starts from ZERO here. very steep learning curve. see, there is always a price to pay for big career change. BTW, i am no longer doing IT here but moving to errm.. should i say oil & gas or shipping or scheduling or supply chain. a lil bit of everything i would say. Let talk about that next time.

I should have more time to blog when i moved to the permanent place & my broadband setup.

Great View from the hotel

2009-02-02T22:42:00.003+08:00

just checked in to the hotel yesterday... great view from the balcony. but I am all alone without my other half. photos will be up soon. everything is great except for the internet service. its not complimentary.. for 30days access, it will cost me SGD600. these people must be crazy.

gotta start hunting for a long term place soon.

一公升的眼泪

2009-01-08T13:58:00.004+08:00

Havent start watching it yet. Writing it down here so that i will dig it out from the net in future and watch it.

mandaring synopsis
http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/j/f/ygshdyl/index.html

******this is not written by me**********
This drama starts right before Aya is confronted with the illness, Spinocerebellar Degeneration, in which the nerve cells of areas necessary for the human body to move and balance–including the cerebellum, brain stem, and spinal cord–transform and eventually disappear.

Ikeuchi Aya (Sawajiri Erika), a 15 year old girl, is the eldest daughter in a normal Japanese family. She lives with her reliable mother, Shioka, who works as a nutritionist, her father, Mizuo, the wacky owner of a tofu shop, her quiet younger brother, Hiroki, and two younger sisters, the sarcastic Ako and innocent Rika. On the day of her high school entrance exam, she left the house full of energy, but she missed her stop to get off the bus and walk to her high school because she fell asleep. She quickly got off and ran from the bus in the rain when she discovered she was late. She slipped, fell down and injured her knee. At that time, she met Haruto Aso, who was trying to skip the exam. He gave her a ride to school, the administrators allowed them to take the exam (despite the fact that Haruto was uninterested in taking it), which they both later passed.

The new semester began, Aya and Haruto were in the same class, and both were elected as the representative of their class. Aya also joined the basketball team, and was reunited with the boy who she was fond of from the male basketball team. Just as she was beginning to enjoy her high school days, Aya starts to experience some physical difficulties. She always dropped food from her chopsticks, could not estimate the distance of the objects in front of her, could not pour water into a cup without spilling it, and occasionally wobbled while walking. Her mother, Shioka, who was the only one to notice the physical changes in Aya, started to worry about what was going on.

One day, Aya’s life started to change after she tripped and fell. She couldn’t protect herself with her hands while falling and she hurt her face. After this, her illness is slowly revealed and her tragedy begins…
******this is not written by me**********

What did god gave you?

2008-12-18T17:02:00.002+08:00

This is very inspirational clip. Must watch!

We should not compare suffering...

Circumstances do not have to change for you to become victorious...

-Nick Vujicic

USB 3.0

2008-11-20T11:12:00.001+08:00

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a plug-and-play interface between a computer and add-on devices, such as media players, keyboards, telephones, digital cameras, scanners, flash drives, joysticks and printers.

USB supports hot-swapping, which means that a new device can be added to your computer without having to add an adapter card or even having to turn the computer off. The USB peripheral bus standard was developed by Compaq, IBM, DEC, Intel, Microsoft, NEC, and Northern Telecom. The technology is available without charge for all computer and device vendors.

Since 1996, Windows operating systems have been equipped with USB drivers or special software designed to work with specific input/output (I/O) device types. Most new computers and peripheral devices are equipped with USB.

In November 2008, the USB Implementers Forum (USB IF) released specifications for USB 3.0, officially known as SuperSpeed USB. According to Forum president Jeff Ravencraft, a USB 3.0-capable flash drive can transfer a gigabyte of data (the equivalent of two full-length movies) to a host device in 3.3 seconds. In contrast, it takes a USB 2.0-based device 33 seconds to transfer that amount of data.

USB 3.0-capable devices are expected to be available in 2010.

ASQ vs 星光帮

2008-06-24T23:49:00.009+08:00

First, I need to explain what is ASQ. it was ATQ for the past ten years. yes, i am talking about the Astro Talent Quest. rename after 10 years? i guess what really happen was they finally realise ATQ cant really make it. The misconception of the word Talent vs Star. do you look for a artiste with talent or star quality. of course in every competition, people are hoping to find a Star with talent kinda contestant. but i think Astro failed terribly last year. why? See... le me present you the winner of ATQ 2007.

Leng Zai mou?

where's the QA? is the QA working?

That's why lah.. the decide to change the name this year to Astro Star Quest. You look like a star or not? or you look like Zax 李政发? :P

ok.. back to the topic. ASQ vs 星光帮. btw, the result is 2 - 3. 3 goes to 星光帮. here are my analysis.

too panic. i dont think her voice is special either. not sure why she was sent to taiwan. She sang Love Love Love... but i dont feel love at all. PK Failed.

she chose a wrong song. "shi lian wu zui". in Msia, maybe can.. but in taiwan, this song is too famous, too many contestant chosen the song before. even last week's pk (the old lady that beat Sugie) also sang that song. That song is Taiwan's 3rd anthem (after gary's pei pan). Her rendition is not powerful enough. PK Failed.

He did a self compose rap (so so only) + abit of singing (mumbling) again, i dunno why he was sent there. yeah, he can dance very well.. i mean his popping skills is good.. but then a singing competition, is still about singing. i dunno why he was given 18points and pk-ed the cute baby of 星光 3 :( sad... but still, i m not very impress with his vocal. and he look kinda cocky. if you watch Astro's battle ground. then u know why. PK Success!

Lin Kin Fai's sister. Good vocal. although she failed to showcase her "dolphin voice". her suara pecah in the tunnel.. i repeated twice :). manage to hit 20 points (the only 1 from Msia). good job & good soing choice. suit her vocal so well. i think she got her brother to thanks a well. he must been a good mentor to her. she will be back again this week. lets see what happen. PK Success! must be humble ok, babe?!

too much of 'crying vocal'. over using it is weird. errm... doesn't impress me much. not sure why she is there as well. PK Failed.

Looking forward for next episode. Top 5 will be born :)

New freemail!

2008-06-20T15:10:00.002+08:00

yeah.. new free internet mail... ymail.. wait a minute.. isn't from yahoo?

google = gmail
yahoo = ymail

copycat?