Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Fire!
This afternoon, I was sleeping extremely soundly (I went to bed at 9 in the morning) when I was VIOLENTLY AWAKENED by my Mum.
She was shouting "火烧啊!!! 火烧啊!!! 快点起来!!!" or something.
I was like WTF!
In seconds I jumped out of bed, grabbed my specs and headed outside my room.
Holy ****! My living room was FOGGED with smoke - thick poisonous black smoke. Every breath you take makes you feel like choking.
My first instinct was the fire happened in my house. So I rushed to open all the windows.
Bad decision.
Smoke FLOODED in from outside as I open the corridor windows. ZZZ.
It wasn't until later that I realized it was the next door flat that's on fire. (right next to my room)
Don't really recall what happened, except my brother and mother BOTH called 995. (They didn't know each other are calling. LOL)
I ran around the house switching off the electric sockets and the next thing I know I'm outside the flat with everyone else.
The whole corridor was covered with the awful smelling gas pouring out from the burning flat.
Police & Firemen arrived shortly, we were chased away as they cordoned the area...
ZZZ...
Wait wait wait...
Aftermath
ZZZ...
My whole house was covered with black soot.
We had to throw away all the food we've prepared, re-wash all the clothes, mop the floor, change all the bedsheets, etc.... ZZZ
It's just crazy.
According to the police, it was due to a short circuit from the fridge, which caused an explosion leading to the fire.
Liew....
This is the first time in my life I've experience a fire disaster...
Hopefully this will be as close as it gets.
=.=
Come to think of it, if there's no one at home just now, I think I will "up-lorry" liao.
...
...
She was shouting "火烧啊!!! 火烧啊!!! 快点起来!!!" or something.
I was like WTF!
In seconds I jumped out of bed, grabbed my specs and headed outside my room.
Holy ****! My living room was FOGGED with smoke - thick poisonous black smoke. Every breath you take makes you feel like choking.
My first instinct was the fire happened in my house. So I rushed to open all the windows.
Bad decision.
Smoke FLOODED in from outside as I open the corridor windows. ZZZ.
It wasn't until later that I realized it was the next door flat that's on fire. (right next to my room)
Don't really recall what happened, except my brother and mother BOTH called 995. (They didn't know each other are calling. LOL)
I ran around the house switching off the electric sockets and the next thing I know I'm outside the flat with everyone else.
The whole corridor was covered with the awful smelling gas pouring out from the burning flat.
Police & Firemen arrived shortly, we were chased away as they cordoned the area...
ZZZ...
Wait wait wait...
Aftermath
ZZZ...
My whole house was covered with black soot.
We had to throw away all the food we've prepared, re-wash all the clothes, mop the floor, change all the bedsheets, etc.... ZZZ
It's just crazy.
According to the police, it was due to a short circuit from the fridge, which caused an explosion leading to the fire.
Liew....
This is the first time in my life I've experience a fire disaster...
Hopefully this will be as close as it gets.
=.=
Come to think of it, if there's no one at home just now, I think I will "up-lorry" liao.
...
...
Friday, August 20, 2010
Totally Random
1. Best Attiude Ever
Some time back, I went to scout for a screen protector for my phone. I went into this shop in a mall, and this PRC came over and "persuade" me to buy. I told her that "I'll look around first and come back later".
Her reply to me was "You don't have to come back anymore!"
Serious. Not a joke. First time I've encounter such good "customer service". I wonder how many people she's driven away with her attitude.
2. Google Chrome
"Google Chrome Bookmarks are not compatible with Google Bookmarks. If you'd like to add your Chrome bookmarks to Google Bookmarks...blah blah, use Firefox."
WTH? It makes no Sense. Firefox is compatible with Google Bookmarks. IE is compatible with Google Bookmarks, but CHROME isn't.
This is one of the STUPIDEST things google has done.
Why make a web browser that doesn't sync to your gigantic online presence? Are they telling me I'm supposed to use Chrome & Google online, but in order to do so, I have to go through Mozilla, or Microsoft!?!?
WTF are you thinking, Google?
How is this problem not addressed after 6 alterations of the browser is beyond my comprehension.
3. IPPT
Oh Well...
On the good side, I passed.
My months of training didn't go to waste.
On the bad side... I "self-pwned".
It's like someone put $100 right IN YOUR FACE and you didn't pick it up.
ZZZ...
I might go take it again to withdraw the money.
4. Android
The most "local" Android app I've seen.
Funny Android App
...
...
Anyway, WHERE ON EARTH is my Froyo!!!
I'm really surprised cause the V2.1 Voice Search works great (90% accuracy with Singaporean accent) for me.
I can't wait to try out Froyo's Voice Action.
5. Chalet
Hard to believe how much someone can change in such a short period of time... O_o
It's really shocking.
Then again, even I would go crazy if I have to live with such a family.
As their "elder", I can only listen to their stories.
There are things the kids have to grow out of by themselves.
6. Mad
I have no idea how to turn my body clock back around. My current one works like this:
2pm - Breakfast
9pm - Lunch
3am - Dinner
...
Someone tell me what should I do?
7. Planet Earth
This is a frigging awesome documentary produced back in 2006. I think I completely missed it because I was in NS back then.
I love watching documentaries~
8. Mojo
Seeing Mojo reminds me of my days in K9... :(
Really miss the dogs sometimes.
Brought him to ECP and took lots of photos~! ^_^
9. FYP
Prof MIA.
GG.
10. Heroes VI
Official Site
Some time back, I went to scout for a screen protector for my phone. I went into this shop in a mall, and this PRC came over and "persuade" me to buy. I told her that "I'll look around first and come back later".
Her reply to me was "You don't have to come back anymore!"
Serious. Not a joke. First time I've encounter such good "customer service". I wonder how many people she's driven away with her attitude.
2. Google Chrome
"Google Chrome Bookmarks are not compatible with Google Bookmarks. If you'd like to add your Chrome bookmarks to Google Bookmarks...blah blah, use Firefox."
WTH? It makes no Sense. Firefox is compatible with Google Bookmarks. IE is compatible with Google Bookmarks, but CHROME isn't.
This is one of the STUPIDEST things google has done.
Why make a web browser that doesn't sync to your gigantic online presence? Are they telling me I'm supposed to use Chrome & Google online, but in order to do so, I have to go through Mozilla, or Microsoft!?!?
WTF are you thinking, Google?
That's like Mac saying "Oh Yeah, come buy an Apple, but in order to move your stuff from your PC over to the Apple, you have to go online to MS website & download info, then upload your stuff to hotmail, then email it to your .mac account then download it to your Mac!"
How is this problem not addressed after 6 alterations of the browser is beyond my comprehension.
3. IPPT
Oh Well...
On the good side, I passed.
My months of training didn't go to waste.
On the bad side... I "self-pwned".
It's like someone put $100 right IN YOUR FACE and you didn't pick it up.
ZZZ...
I might go take it again to withdraw the money.
4. Android
The most "local" Android app I've seen.
Funny Android App
...
...
Anyway, WHERE ON EARTH is my Froyo!!!
I'm really surprised cause the V2.1 Voice Search works great (90% accuracy with Singaporean accent) for me.
I can't wait to try out Froyo's Voice Action.
5. Chalet
Hard to believe how much someone can change in such a short period of time... O_o
It's really shocking.
Then again, even I would go crazy if I have to live with such a family.
As their "elder", I can only listen to their stories.
There are things the kids have to grow out of by themselves.
6. Mad
I have no idea how to turn my body clock back around. My current one works like this:
2pm - Breakfast
9pm - Lunch
3am - Dinner
...
Someone tell me what should I do?
7. Planet Earth
This is a frigging awesome documentary produced back in 2006. I think I completely missed it because I was in NS back then.
I love watching documentaries~
8. Mojo
Seeing Mojo reminds me of my days in K9... :(
Really miss the dogs sometimes.
Brought him to ECP and took lots of photos~! ^_^
9. FYP
Prof MIA.
GG.
10. Heroes VI
Official Site
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Next Media Animation
If Singapore have such great news presentation, I'll be watching the news everyday.
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
The REAL reason to get Android
Comments (on Youtube)
"If this was translated and sent to America, then childhood obesity would no longer be a problem here..." - American Parent
"I need this for the iPhone, where the **** do I get it. Also, where the **** do I get the pillow." - American iPhone User
"With this ard, maybe no more RT / IPT liao." - Singaporean Male
Saturday, August 07, 2010
What's A Good Presentation Opener?
This video contain one of the greatest presentation openers I've ever seen. Watch it for yourself.
(0:55min to 3:20min)
Now, that is how you make an impact.
(0:55min to 3:20min)
Now, that is how you make an impact.
Monday, August 02, 2010
HTC Desire
Don't get me wrong, I don't think iPhone 4 is a bad phone.
In fact I really thought I might get it when I decided it was time to change my 5 year old "Nokia 7610".
I decide to go with the HTC Desire in the end after much consideration...
Factors like price, specs, operator plans, iPhone 4 antenna issue... Even if all these were levelled, my choice would still be the same.
Here's my top 7 reasons.
7 -Modularity
Almost every aspect of Android is a separate entity, which means parts can be improved or replaced by third-party applications or programs. And according to what I've learnt in SCE, Modularity is a good thing.
LOL.
Seriously though, apps can do much more because of this. Unlike iPhone apps, they aren't limited to just stuff that "activate" after you press on that icon and go into the "app". (see end of this post)
6 - Jailbreak...
I don't want to have to "Jailbreak" my phone to be satisfied with it. Vanila Android AS IT IS can already do what a "Jailbreak Iphone" can without the need to break any warranty.
Some may argue that jailbreaking is super easy, risk free, etc... but the fact that so many people are jailbreaking prove that the fundamental iOS is flawed/insufficient. Even then, it offers very little beyond iOS4.
This brings me to the next point.
5 - Completeness
Apple iphone users can't be bothered about the lack of tweaks, because the apps are overwhelming enough. iPhone have hundred of thousands of apps, which is cool, but they are overly-reliant on it.
For me, I like to have all basic functionality come with my phone.
Do you want to have all necessary apps installed on your phone without slowing it down... or go to Appstore to download things like Zooming to the camera? Shouldn't all these be there in the first place? Why do I need 3 different camera "apps"?
iPhone also does not have "true multitasking". It is more like "task switching" or "application pausing". Long story to explain here, just go google it.
The point is, there are too many things you either need to jailbreak to access or download from the appstore.
4 -Restriction
Mandatory use of iTunes. MUST go through their Apple store to install apps. It's good integration if I'm a Mac User, but it's a huge restriction since I'm not.
Why can't I download/update/install apps straight from/to my phone without installing your bulky software? Why do I have to sync everything through iTunes?
Android has a completely uncensored open market. Apple blocks/rejects any applications that they deem unsuitable. Everything is so tightly controlled, even Flash is blocked.
Even then, the above reasons are really quite minor.
The next 3 is what really convinced me to join Android.
3 - A Common Phone
Iphone = "I have a common phone". Every Ah Soh at the market, every Ah Beng in the neighborhood and every secondary school kid is using/will be using the iPhone.
Now, this wouldn't be that big of a problem if iPhone was more customizable, but the FACT is that it isn't.
The iPhone can be jailbroken for some additional functionality, like installing apps that aren't available in the App Store, but the overall experience is the same. You're still stuck with the same exact interface.
The point is:
Do you want a phone where you can decide how it looks (live wallpaper, widgets, font and colours...), however you want...
Or one with Black background + ugly square icons on everypage - the same as EVERYONE else.
His Android, My Android, Her Android
His iPhone, Her iPhone, Everybody's iPhone
It includes the "world's fastest mobile browser" claim by Google (now verified true) + ability to turn phone into a Wifi-Hotspot, among many other features.
Froyo is also up to 450% faster (!!!) than Eclair (Android 2.1) in terms of processing speed performance... Seeing it believing. Go google/youtube it.
If Eclair can't beat the iOS, Froyo will seal the deal.
The Automated Superphone
What if your phone automatically went silent when you step into the movie theater? Texted your significant other when you finished your long commute? Auto dim your screen when you turn the phone face down? Block any number you choose from calling you?
Well, it can. (with the right Android apps)
In fact I really thought I might get it when I decided it was time to change my 5 year old "Nokia 7610".
I decide to go with the HTC Desire in the end after much consideration...
Factors like price, specs, operator plans, iPhone 4 antenna issue... Even if all these were levelled, my choice would still be the same.
Here's my top 7 reasons.
7 -ModularityAlmost every aspect of Android is a separate entity, which means parts can be improved or replaced by third-party applications or programs. And according to what I've learnt in SCE, Modularity is a good thing.
LOL.
Seriously though, apps can do much more because of this. Unlike iPhone apps, they aren't limited to just stuff that "activate" after you press on that icon and go into the "app". (see end of this post)
6 - Jailbreak... I don't want to have to "Jailbreak" my phone to be satisfied with it. Vanila Android AS IT IS can already do what a "Jailbreak Iphone" can without the need to break any warranty.
Some may argue that jailbreaking is super easy, risk free, etc... but the fact that so many people are jailbreaking prove that the fundamental iOS is flawed/insufficient. Even then, it offers very little beyond iOS4.
This brings me to the next point.
5 - CompletenessApple iphone users can't be bothered about the lack of tweaks, because the apps are overwhelming enough. iPhone have hundred of thousands of apps, which is cool, but they are overly-reliant on it.
For me, I like to have all basic functionality come with my phone.
Do you want to have all necessary apps installed on your phone without slowing it down... or go to Appstore to download things like Zooming to the camera? Shouldn't all these be there in the first place? Why do I need 3 different camera "apps"?
iPhone also does not have "true multitasking". It is more like "task switching" or "application pausing". Long story to explain here, just go google it.
The point is, there are too many things you either need to jailbreak to access or download from the appstore.
4 -RestrictionMandatory use of iTunes. MUST go through their Apple store to install apps. It's good integration if I'm a Mac User, but it's a huge restriction since I'm not.
Why can't I download/update/install apps straight from/to my phone without installing your bulky software? Why do I have to sync everything through iTunes?
Android has a completely uncensored open market. Apple blocks/rejects any applications that they deem unsuitable. Everything is so tightly controlled, even Flash is blocked.
Even then, the above reasons are really quite minor.
The next 3 is what really convinced me to join Android.
3 - A Common Phone
Iphone = "I have a common phone". Every Ah Soh at the market, every Ah Beng in the neighborhood and every secondary school kid is using/will be using the iPhone.
Now, this wouldn't be that big of a problem if iPhone was more customizable, but the FACT is that it isn't.
The iPhone can be jailbroken for some additional functionality, like installing apps that aren't available in the App Store, but the overall experience is the same. You're still stuck with the same exact interface.
The point is:
Do you want a phone where you can decide how it looks (live wallpaper, widgets, font and colours...), however you want...
Or one with Black background + ugly square icons on everypage - the same as EVERYONE else.
His Android, My Android, Her Android
His iPhone, Her iPhone, Everybody's iPhone
2 - HTC Sense
This IS the reason why I picked Desire over Samsung Galaxy S.
HTC Sense is something to experience. I can't put it into words.
It can predict what you want to do so well, everything is 1 or 2 click away. You don't need to exit an app, go back to homescreen, and go into another app. Everything is just integrated nicely in a logical way.
With HTC Sense, everything just makes sense. :D
Watch the video I posted earlier to get an idea of what it is.
Kudos to HTC. They may not be well know, but they kick ass.
1 - Froyo
Otherwise known as Android 2.2.
"This is a huge upgrade that represents the most user-friendly, compelling, and feature-complete version of the little green guy to date."
This IS the reason why I picked Desire over Samsung Galaxy S.
HTC Sense is something to experience. I can't put it into words.
It can predict what you want to do so well, everything is 1 or 2 click away. You don't need to exit an app, go back to homescreen, and go into another app. Everything is just integrated nicely in a logical way.
With HTC Sense, everything just makes sense. :D
Watch the video I posted earlier to get an idea of what it is.
Kudos to HTC. They may not be well know, but they kick ass.
1 - Froyo
Otherwise known as Android 2.2.
"This is a huge upgrade that represents the most user-friendly, compelling, and feature-complete version of the little green guy to date."
It includes the "world's fastest mobile browser" claim by Google (now verified true) + ability to turn phone into a Wifi-Hotspot, among many other features.
Froyo is also up to 450% faster (!!!) than Eclair (Android 2.1) in terms of processing speed performance... Seeing it believing. Go google/youtube it.
If Eclair can't beat the iOS, Froyo will seal the deal.
The Automated Superphone
What if your phone automatically went silent when you step into the movie theater? Texted your significant other when you finished your long commute? Auto dim your screen when you turn the phone face down? Block any number you choose from calling you?
Well, it can. (with the right Android apps)
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