Today was the VIP open house...and i was pesenting for chem-mystery. Weng Keong came!...but sadly he didn't hear my presentation! =( He was in the other lab! Ah...
Well, anyways, I think it was pretty ok, all except the last round, when I lost steam already and screwed up a line...got the audience laughing though.
After the open house was mass dance, and as usual I was at a lost during those uncoordinated confusing moves. I have always been, right from the start. And I do not really like mass dances; they just make me sweat like crazy.
After the whole thing was over there was a class lunch, and they all wanted to go to Tampines Mall. I declined, because when you take almost an hour there and another hour back home and you have tuition at 5, there isn't that much time really to enjoy company with classmates.
So pathetatic me took 43 home with my iPod keeping me company instead.
And when I got home I saw the Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) on their lorry going round making propoganda speeches and waving their hands at the residents from our flat. Well, looks like the opposition is quite enthu too. But it's quite obvious that PAP will win for the Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, isn't it? Even though they claim that your vote is private, but if the PAP really wants to crack down on the details, they can still find out who you've voted for.
My parents work as teachers, and as my grandmother says in Hokkein, people who work for the government must vote for PAP.
Although my impression of the PAP has been decreasing over the years.
Pay And Pay
Ian.
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
The story of X and Y.
X and Y are males. X is taller than Y, but Y is lighter than X. X and Y are both running a race, and the initially friendly race can get really nasty and competitive at the end. At the starting line, Y is taking the lead. But X soon catches up because of his effort. In fact, X is not really a truly good runner, but he is just hardworking. Now X overtakes Y. However, Y is angry and unhappy that he is losing the race. Y thinks he is lousy when he is not. He keeps on praising X in a mocking way.
But there is still a very long way to go in the race. It has not even reached the halfway mark, so the winner cannot be determined now. Anything can happen.
X does not really like Y but X cannot tell that to Y directly or else Y would be really furious. So X tries to get along with Y in the race. The race is heating up...
87 is X's special number.
Metaphorical and figurative I know. Now try decoding.
Ian
[My blog looks screwed up in Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2.]
But there is still a very long way to go in the race. It has not even reached the halfway mark, so the winner cannot be determined now. Anything can happen.
X does not really like Y but X cannot tell that to Y directly or else Y would be really furious. So X tries to get along with Y in the race. The race is heating up...
87 is X's special number.
Metaphorical and figurative I know. Now try decoding.
Ian
[My blog looks screwed up in Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2.]
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Great Mac users think alike
"With the new views of Windows Vista, I just had to write this. Vista is Tiger with a different name and a pinch of change...for the worst. Microsoft copied so much of Tiger that its not even funny...well, maybe it is because Microsoft is desperate! They even stole the part with the icons all in a line at the bottom. They gave Vista the same look as Tiger for more with less. The reason so many are looking foreward to Vista is because they are all Microsoft users who refuse to have to learn something new to have a better computer. Now, granted I dont have an Apple myself, but I am saving money up for one and use one allot at the school and fell in love with it. Microsoft stole so much and tweaked it to make it legal. And you can get a better version of Vista earlier by getting Tiger! "
- This is a view expressed by NJ, quoted from the OS X reviews at Apple's website.
And indeed I couldn't have agreed more!!!!
That's absolutely true!!
Ian
- This is a view expressed by NJ, quoted from the OS X reviews at Apple's website.
And indeed I couldn't have agreed more!!!!
That's absolutely true!!
Ian
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Read Digital Life?
Today's issue shocked me. Windows XP running on a Mac...dual OS. With the upcoming OS X 10.5 Leopard or an Intel Mac now, Boot Camp (beta) transforms your computing experience. With Boot Camp, this may not be entirely impossible:
Yes, your Mac may just be running on XP. As seen above. Haha...
Ian
Yes, your Mac may just be running on XP. As seen above. Haha...
Ian
Monday, April 17, 2006
X vs XP: My personal views
[Whatever that is stated here are my personal viewpoints and opinions and should not be taken as the true and most accurate advice. And I have no offence against Microsoft.]
It's a much heated debate amongst the multitude of operating systems which exist in our computing society to determine the best and most superior. Particularly, there are two major contenders in this very competetive environment: Microsoft's ubiquitous Windows XP platform and Apple's Macintosh OS X 10.4.3 and above.
Ok, some background knowledge here will be required to understand this discussion. Windows XP: need I explain more? The operating system very susceptible to viruses, system instability and over-popularity. Microsoft's next operating system called Vista slated for release around next year claims to be a drastic improvement than XP. In fact, Vista is released to do catching up with OS X. But whatever the case, MICROSOFT HAS GOT TO GET ITS SECURITY LOOPHOLES RIGHT. Yes, security must improve. No matter how much user-interface improvements, added software and better performance, if Microsoft does not fix the problematic security issues, the OS would not be any better than XP! What for throw in all the extra goodies in when the basics are not even established?! The consumers want reliability, security, assurance and trust first followed by anything else!
And it is for this particular reason that an increasing number of Windows users are migrating to other platforms, be it OS X or the very versatile Linux open source OS. I cannot speak and comment on Linux here, because my contextual knowledge is limited. I have never used Linux before, so I cannot say with certainty that it is better than XP or OS X. But I do know that Linux offers many confusing versions of so many weird names that it is hard for the average computer illiterate to completely know them all. But linux offers great opportunities for modification with the wide spectrum of Linux-based software available.
OS X, on the other hand, is based on the Unix platform. Previously, Apple's operating systems were nothing very fantastic, and in fact, almost on the verge of dying. Had it not been for Steve's Job's re-entry into Apple during its dying moments, the Mac wouldn't flourish today. OS X uses Aqua, which is responsible for the unique and futuristic OS X landscape and interface, something akin to Vista's upcoming Aero.
Indeed, I have been raised in an all-Windows environment, where the occasional sight of a Macintosh would be a treat to my eyes. But not anymore. I now use OS X 10.4.6 as my primary operating system. I still have my XP desktop, albeit it being very unstable and going to crash anytime due to some driver or hardware problems. And having used both operating systems, I can now testify that indeed, OS X reigns over XP.
But that is not to say that OS X is flawless. Every OS is not perfect; it will inevitably have problems and troubles. But what companies must do is to REDUCE these problems to the minimum. In that respect, X is better than XP. Each OS has its own set of strengths and weaknesses I must admit, but again the ulimate objective is to maximise these strengths and reduce to the very least these weaknesses. OS X is not void of disadvantages, I can testify. For example, enabling viewing thumbnails on the file icons would be more convenient. Having a 'home' and 'end' button would help in typing too.
Despite all these minor glitches, the amazing and jaw-dropping experience of using a Mac has spurred me on to type this post, and having used the Mac, I do love it now, and I have to tell you that it rocks. Many of us do not even bother about considering to switch OS, because we are so comfortable and used to the WIndows platform that we become oblivious to the better operating systems that do exist. It is our duty to find out more about them, and you will know that XP isn't the best thing you can find around here to run your machine. Even Linux might be a considerable alternative.
We always hear people proclaiming about the Mac and its greatness (like me), but have you ever wondered what is the underlying motivation that drives their campaign? It is because these Mac evangelists have been transformed by the power of OS X, and they cannot wait to share this joy with others! We Mac evangelists are actually emancipating you Windows users from the problems associated with XP. The same applies to me. But do note that this is not to say that Macintoshes should become a religion or something to be worshipped, or something whom one will give his life to wholeheartedly. I would only do that for the Lord.
Anyway, do you ever hear XP fanatics going around heralding that Windows XP rocks?! No! Nobody does that, simply because XP isn't that great when everyone's using it.
And it looks like there's been this long misconception that Apple is brainless and only makes mice with one button. Yes, there are mice with one button, but that is a thing of the past. The latest Mighty Mouse has two buttons integrated into its one-piece outer shell. This may not be so evident to the average Mac ignorant Windows user, but indeed Apple has responded to our insistent pleas for two button mice. Even if there is only one button as in the case of my iBook G4, there IS STILL A RIGHT CLICK FUNCTION. Just that it is more troublesome because you need to 'ctrl' and click to enable right click. To solve this problem, just hook up your USB PC mouse to the USB port of your Mac, and you'll be running with two buttons in no time. They are fully compatible. I have ever tried connecting my Mighty Mouse to my mother's Compaq laptop before and it works seamlessly, even without installing the CD.
So, after such a long post, I hope I've made it clear that XP is not the best solution there is around. So when you're about to purchase your next Dell, HP, Acer or IBM, think twice.
Oh but not to forget...if you are those die-hard hard core computer gamers who cannot live without a dose of Warcraft or DOTA for a single day, then I strongly advise you to stay clear from Macs lest you want to suffer the side effects of not playing computer games. Macs definitely are not your gaming devices...the poeple who use Macs do serious work: like photo editing, video editing, documents, surfing the net and stuff.
All but gaming. And I'm never in favour of that meaningless activity.
Ian
It's a much heated debate amongst the multitude of operating systems which exist in our computing society to determine the best and most superior. Particularly, there are two major contenders in this very competetive environment: Microsoft's ubiquitous Windows XP platform and Apple's Macintosh OS X 10.4.3 and above.
Ok, some background knowledge here will be required to understand this discussion. Windows XP: need I explain more? The operating system very susceptible to viruses, system instability and over-popularity. Microsoft's next operating system called Vista slated for release around next year claims to be a drastic improvement than XP. In fact, Vista is released to do catching up with OS X. But whatever the case, MICROSOFT HAS GOT TO GET ITS SECURITY LOOPHOLES RIGHT. Yes, security must improve. No matter how much user-interface improvements, added software and better performance, if Microsoft does not fix the problematic security issues, the OS would not be any better than XP! What for throw in all the extra goodies in when the basics are not even established?! The consumers want reliability, security, assurance and trust first followed by anything else!
And it is for this particular reason that an increasing number of Windows users are migrating to other platforms, be it OS X or the very versatile Linux open source OS. I cannot speak and comment on Linux here, because my contextual knowledge is limited. I have never used Linux before, so I cannot say with certainty that it is better than XP or OS X. But I do know that Linux offers many confusing versions of so many weird names that it is hard for the average computer illiterate to completely know them all. But linux offers great opportunities for modification with the wide spectrum of Linux-based software available.
OS X, on the other hand, is based on the Unix platform. Previously, Apple's operating systems were nothing very fantastic, and in fact, almost on the verge of dying. Had it not been for Steve's Job's re-entry into Apple during its dying moments, the Mac wouldn't flourish today. OS X uses Aqua, which is responsible for the unique and futuristic OS X landscape and interface, something akin to Vista's upcoming Aero.
Indeed, I have been raised in an all-Windows environment, where the occasional sight of a Macintosh would be a treat to my eyes. But not anymore. I now use OS X 10.4.6 as my primary operating system. I still have my XP desktop, albeit it being very unstable and going to crash anytime due to some driver or hardware problems. And having used both operating systems, I can now testify that indeed, OS X reigns over XP.
But that is not to say that OS X is flawless. Every OS is not perfect; it will inevitably have problems and troubles. But what companies must do is to REDUCE these problems to the minimum. In that respect, X is better than XP. Each OS has its own set of strengths and weaknesses I must admit, but again the ulimate objective is to maximise these strengths and reduce to the very least these weaknesses. OS X is not void of disadvantages, I can testify. For example, enabling viewing thumbnails on the file icons would be more convenient. Having a 'home' and 'end' button would help in typing too.
Despite all these minor glitches, the amazing and jaw-dropping experience of using a Mac has spurred me on to type this post, and having used the Mac, I do love it now, and I have to tell you that it rocks. Many of us do not even bother about considering to switch OS, because we are so comfortable and used to the WIndows platform that we become oblivious to the better operating systems that do exist. It is our duty to find out more about them, and you will know that XP isn't the best thing you can find around here to run your machine. Even Linux might be a considerable alternative.
We always hear people proclaiming about the Mac and its greatness (like me), but have you ever wondered what is the underlying motivation that drives their campaign? It is because these Mac evangelists have been transformed by the power of OS X, and they cannot wait to share this joy with others! We Mac evangelists are actually emancipating you Windows users from the problems associated with XP. The same applies to me. But do note that this is not to say that Macintoshes should become a religion or something to be worshipped, or something whom one will give his life to wholeheartedly. I would only do that for the Lord.
Anyway, do you ever hear XP fanatics going around heralding that Windows XP rocks?! No! Nobody does that, simply because XP isn't that great when everyone's using it.
And it looks like there's been this long misconception that Apple is brainless and only makes mice with one button. Yes, there are mice with one button, but that is a thing of the past. The latest Mighty Mouse has two buttons integrated into its one-piece outer shell. This may not be so evident to the average Mac ignorant Windows user, but indeed Apple has responded to our insistent pleas for two button mice. Even if there is only one button as in the case of my iBook G4, there IS STILL A RIGHT CLICK FUNCTION. Just that it is more troublesome because you need to 'ctrl' and click to enable right click. To solve this problem, just hook up your USB PC mouse to the USB port of your Mac, and you'll be running with two buttons in no time. They are fully compatible. I have ever tried connecting my Mighty Mouse to my mother's Compaq laptop before and it works seamlessly, even without installing the CD.
So, after such a long post, I hope I've made it clear that XP is not the best solution there is around. So when you're about to purchase your next Dell, HP, Acer or IBM, think twice.
Oh but not to forget...if you are those die-hard hard core computer gamers who cannot live without a dose of Warcraft or DOTA for a single day, then I strongly advise you to stay clear from Macs lest you want to suffer the side effects of not playing computer games. Macs definitely are not your gaming devices...the poeple who use Macs do serious work: like photo editing, video editing, documents, surfing the net and stuff.
All but gaming. And I'm never in favour of that meaningless activity.
Ian
Saturday, April 15, 2006
More Touaregs
I did promise you that I'll upload my PPT pictures when they are done right?
So here they are...my next piece...that black monster from the back view.
After this I'm going to get started on the Perodua Kelisa...not worthy to put up here I know...hey but wait a sec. IT"S MY POWERPOINT SKILLS THAT YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE AMAZED AT RIGHT?!
Haha...the little bit of egoism in me is beginning to shine...
Oh well...now with all the Intel core duos selling at preposterous prices...it makes me ponder and think: hey Ian your PowerPC G4 isn't that great now with the Intels!
And as Steve Jobs has said: "We're done with the powers."
What a sad thing...the powers were great...but I bet the Intel baby's gonna rock even more. All hail to the Intel people...whom no one would have ever thought Apple would partner up with...
Let the Intel be set free on the Mac! (instead of being trapped in damned PCs)
Ian
So here they are...my next piece...that black monster from the back view.
After this I'm going to get started on the Perodua Kelisa...not worthy to put up here I know...hey but wait a sec. IT"S MY POWERPOINT SKILLS THAT YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE AMAZED AT RIGHT?!
Haha...the little bit of egoism in me is beginning to shine...
Oh well...now with all the Intel core duos selling at preposterous prices...it makes me ponder and think: hey Ian your PowerPC G4 isn't that great now with the Intels!
And as Steve Jobs has said: "We're done with the powers."
What a sad thing...the powers were great...but I bet the Intel baby's gonna rock even more. All hail to the Intel people...whom no one would have ever thought Apple would partner up with...
Let the Intel be set free on the Mac! (instead of being trapped in damned PCs)
Ian
Thursday, April 13, 2006
The failed evangelism attempt
Today was sports day. As usual, it was the perfect time for stoning, occasionally interrupted by the call to stand up and cheer, and also the short excitement when the competition gets really intense. It was hot...and sleep overwhelmed me. There were times when I felt really bored when no one was taking to me, and I decided that the people here somehow cannot are not my type. Still prefer my benign 2E people. Only a small group (Esmond, Yiling, Alicia, Guowei and the like) can relate to me.
After that, I, Althea, Yiling, Esmond and Debby went to Parkway Burger King for dinner...and I, Althea and Yiling tried to spread the gospel to Esmond and Debby. Debby was more open, and she asked many questions...of which one struck me.
For example, if your parents did not allow you to convert to christianity, would that imply that your parents are sinning? Yiling claims no, but I'm unsure too...but I think it's a no too.
I didn't expect our attempt to be successful, but at least it gave them both a rough insight into our relationship with God. Esmond, on the other hand, pleaded for a change in topic.
Well, I believe that in due course, if the Lord wants me to evangelise to them both, he will make a way for it to happen. So till then, I'll be praying continually.
For it is our duty to evangelise, and not an option.
Ian
After that, I, Althea, Yiling, Esmond and Debby went to Parkway Burger King for dinner...and I, Althea and Yiling tried to spread the gospel to Esmond and Debby. Debby was more open, and she asked many questions...of which one struck me.
For example, if your parents did not allow you to convert to christianity, would that imply that your parents are sinning? Yiling claims no, but I'm unsure too...but I think it's a no too.
I didn't expect our attempt to be successful, but at least it gave them both a rough insight into our relationship with God. Esmond, on the other hand, pleaded for a change in topic.
Well, I believe that in due course, if the Lord wants me to evangelise to them both, he will make a way for it to happen. So till then, I'll be praying continually.
For it is our duty to evangelise, and not an option.
Ian
Saturday, April 8, 2006
Touaregs on PPT
I have two very wondeful masterpieces to show you people...and I'm sooooo excited! Actually I wanted to put them up on my Flickr, but normally no one visits my Flickr (so sad), so my blog is better.
These are ALL DRAWN ON MICROSOFT POWERPOINT, let me stress. The backgrounds are courtesy of Yahoo Image Search, touched up in Photoshop. These pictures are all part of my newly planned Powerpoint animation film. I'm so exhilarated!
So here goes...
The much venerated Volkswagen Touareg SUV (Front View). Looks really big and scary ain't it?
Touareg in snow. The contrast between white and black really makes this monster stand out.
Well, I hope you do like them...and there's more to come...
These are ALL DRAWN ON MICROSOFT POWERPOINT, let me stress. The backgrounds are courtesy of Yahoo Image Search, touched up in Photoshop. These pictures are all part of my newly planned Powerpoint animation film. I'm so exhilarated!
So here goes...
The much venerated Volkswagen Touareg SUV (Front View). Looks really big and scary ain't it?
Touareg in snow. The contrast between white and black really makes this monster stand out.
Well, I hope you do like them...and there's more to come...
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