Personal Interest, General Issues and News
It is a habit and it hits me every time I prepare for a long overseas deployment.
(Every time I get ready to fly, I slow down on many things. Perhaps it is my way of getting ready mentally. Image source: http://www.recessionwire.com)
A few days before going usually gets me to slow down on things – work, blog, housework and even photography (especially with a brand new DSLR lying around).… [Click to read the rest] “A Moment of Hibernation”
I guess, this was a God sent chance to upgrade my stuff…
Well, after 6 years and 9,730 photo shots, my severally outdated and function limited 3.2 megapixel Fuji A210 have decided to give some problems. It is not something major – the flash sometimes does not work and needs a ‘hard’ press to get it up working.… [Click to read the rest] “Goodbye Fuji!”
It looks a case of Samy Vellu = MIC or rather MIC = Samy Vellu, forever and ever…
(Read my lips – I will resign if my No 2 man is ready. Image source: www.themalaysianreserve.com)
Not a big fan of the ‘self claiming representatives’ of the Indian community (a mirage that was scattered by the Hindraf rallies) but recent developments in calling the MIC supremo to stand down has been nothing but comical.… [Click to read the rest] “Malaysian Politics 101: Samy Vellu And MIC, Above Shadow of Doubt!”
(The Sydney Harbour Bridge – Photo by Matt Blyth/Getty Images)
Click here for more eye-catching, breath-taking photos of the dust storm…
… [Click to read the rest] “Australian Dust Storm”Let’s state the obvious…
(Politicians and soiled diapers need to be changed often and for the same reason – cartoon source: http://davies.lohudblogs.com)
We elect politicians into office so that they can be our servants and not to be our masters.
We elect politicians so that they can make the best deal for the rakyat, not to make best deal for themselves.… [Click to read the rest] “Mission to ‘Mars’”
Slowly everyone is picking up the pace…
I managed to get the car serviced before its scheduled date – the overwhelming free time that I had was too good to be wasted on TV and lazing around at home and as it is a holiday season, my usual mechanics having more free time to properly check the car.… [Click to read the rest] “After the Holidays”
(Image source: http://nizam83.wordpress.com)
To friends and readers, Selamat Hari Raya and Happy Holidays…it is going to be a long holiday starting from tomorrow.
Long holidays is a good opportunity to take the family out for a short trip, excellent food, get relaxed and come back for work more refreshed next week.… [Click to read the rest] “Selamat Hari Raya”
Some of us use desktop computers or laptops all day long for work, communication and leisure. Over time, without any cleanup and maintenance, the performance of these machines will degrade and will impact on our work. Over the years, I have learned to keep things trimmed and cleaned and it usually starts with my desktop.… [Click to read the rest] “Tech News 101: Windows XP With Functional & Cleaner Desktop”
(It is not cheap to run a Formula 1 team even for winning teams – Image source: Forbes)
There are pros and cons to the Government’s latest adventure into Formula 1. We thought we had a taste of Formula 1 with Petronas’ involvement and Alex Yoong in the driver’s seat but in the Malaysia Boleh spirit, we are getting ourselves one notch up in this very expensive sport
Malaysiakini reported:-
Sepang International Circuit (SIC), a joint partnership involving the government and a consortium of Malaysian entrepreneurs for the 1Malaysia Formula One Team project, has allocated between 8,000 and 12,000 hectares for the development of the Made-in-Malaysia F1 team headquarters
Then Paul Tan in his blog reported
… [Click to read the rest] “Governance 101: What is Malaysian Formula 1 Team Cost?”According to SIC CEO Razlan Razali, the HQ will be fully equipped with manufacturing and development facilities including a wind-tunnel and costs could be in the millions or even billions.
(Not the same car, not the same road but by the time, the car stopped, the damage to the car was very similar. Image source: http://www.newscientist.com)
It happened in slow motion…
… [Click to read the rest] “Morning Accident”Taking a corner on LDP near Bandar Puteri – the road was wet – I was in the middle lane – saw a maniac driving up fast on the left – showing off his new sports car – any Tom, Dick & Harry will know the most left lane has the most tightest corner.