2015-07-11
9 Palm Drive, Singapore
The doorbell rings nonstop at 9 Palm Drive, Singapore. It has been 3 days. The owner doesn't care.
2015-07-05
2014-05-04
MH370
You know, I really hate to put my dear country in the hotseat, but... based on this:
https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worldwide/aerospace/press-release/worlds-most-advanced-air-traffic-management-system-lorads-iii-goes
and this:
http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/singapore-air-show/2014-02-12/new-singapore-atc-management-system-goes-live
how could Singapore not see MH370 go on a rogue flight path, even if its sorta kinda not really our business.
https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worldwide/aerospace/press-release/worlds-most-advanced-air-traffic-management-system-lorads-iii-goes
and this:
http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/singapore-air-show/2014-02-12/new-singapore-atc-management-system-goes-live
how could Singapore not see MH370 go on a rogue flight path, even if its sorta kinda not really our business.
2014-04-03
MH370 that missing aeroplane....
I have followed developments, mostly via Tweeter feed, of this most vexing of modern-day disappearances.
For those of you who do not know about this international incident, please read up here ( newsfeeds may be ended, once the search drags on and public interest wans):
ChannelNewAsia feed
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/spec
SkyNews feed
http://news.sky.com/story/1230474/search-f
I am omitting CNN and other news sources for now, because their filings are more speculative in nature, instead of being objective news reporting.
I have been constantly annoyed by conspiracy theorists and their doggedness at insisting their views are correct at the expense of all others. Tiresome folk, especially in the face of scientific fact. It would do them some good to read the technical and scientific discussion on-going among engineers and scientists who are also interested in this aviation mystery. Or so I thought.
I accept that some cloak-and-dagger political and defense issues permeate the search effort and level of cooperation among countries in the region. Add to the mix the reticence of those nations possessing the technological edge in remote observation, in order to hide the extent of their prowess, and you have some very sticky negotiations for Malaysia to undertake.
Certainly, I commiserate with the families and loved ones of the missing passengers and crew. But the aircraft must be found. It may take years and even a unique geologic or climatic event, to throw up the aircraft's remains, if I may call them that. I am assuming that the prospects for finding evidence of MH370 "ending" its flight in the Indian Ocean, will diminish in the near future as I write this.
Therefore, during the last 4 weeks, I have scoured updates and publicly-available information, to discover hints about what may have happened. Most of the sentiments and views expressed in social media seem to parallel those in coffee-shop talk. The crumbs received from live press conferences broadcast in real-time were initially sensational, then rapidly became mundane bureaucrat-speak - possibly because of the "criminal investigations" which at this time, are on-going.
Having discounted and even disdained the conspiracy theorists and their online spluttering, I must now consider that in light of zero evidence to the contrary, their views may be the most startlingly valid after all.
For those of you who do not know about this international incident, please read up here ( newsfeeds may be ended, once the search drags on and public interest wans):
ChannelNewAsia feed
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/spec
SkyNews feed
http://news.sky.com/story/1230474/search-f
I am omitting CNN and other news sources for now, because their filings are more speculative in nature, instead of being objective news reporting.
I have been constantly annoyed by conspiracy theorists and their doggedness at insisting their views are correct at the expense of all others. Tiresome folk, especially in the face of scientific fact. It would do them some good to read the technical and scientific discussion on-going among engineers and scientists who are also interested in this aviation mystery. Or so I thought.
I accept that some cloak-and-dagger political and defense issues permeate the search effort and level of cooperation among countries in the region. Add to the mix the reticence of those nations possessing the technological edge in remote observation, in order to hide the extent of their prowess, and you have some very sticky negotiations for Malaysia to undertake.
Certainly, I commiserate with the families and loved ones of the missing passengers and crew. But the aircraft must be found. It may take years and even a unique geologic or climatic event, to throw up the aircraft's remains, if I may call them that. I am assuming that the prospects for finding evidence of MH370 "ending" its flight in the Indian Ocean, will diminish in the near future as I write this.
Therefore, during the last 4 weeks, I have scoured updates and publicly-available information, to discover hints about what may have happened. Most of the sentiments and views expressed in social media seem to parallel those in coffee-shop talk. The crumbs received from live press conferences broadcast in real-time were initially sensational, then rapidly became mundane bureaucrat-speak - possibly because of the "criminal investigations" which at this time, are on-going.
Having discounted and even disdained the conspiracy theorists and their online spluttering, I must now consider that in light of zero evidence to the contrary, their views may be the most startlingly valid after all.
2014-02-10
Rant warning
Rant warning.
A new year custom among Singaporeans of Chinese ethnicity, is the Lo Hei dish or tossed raw fish salad (substitute sliced cooked abalone if you're squeamish). Auspicious phrases are uttered during the preparation of the dish, done at the dining table, and also during the communal tossing by diners. Most of these phrases are celebratory in nature, such as (translated): "Happy New Year", " Have A Prosperous Year", "Good Health", "May All Go Well", you get the drift.
This morning, I received a message with a list of Christian phrases to replace the traditional ones. Now, I really have nothing against the content of that message, but it was the intent that I am somewhat annoyed with. One simply does not assume one has the impunity nor cultural licence to impose in a chavaunistic manner, one's religious perspectives on a cultural event. This is exactly the kind of behaviour which offends those who are not of a similar religious background, or from a socio-cultural environment that is unfamiliar with one's religious tenets. It's insensitive, and perpetuates the distaste with which contemporary proselytising Christians are met.
Please. Go away and reflect on a better approach. Come up with a better alternative that fits in with a modern, plural, globally-linked community. Be aware of just how very connected this world has become, and how fast an insensitive attitude can propagate throughout the networked world. When an equally rapid backlash occurs, don't say I didn't warn you.
A new year custom among Singaporeans of Chinese ethnicity, is the Lo Hei dish or tossed raw fish salad (substitute sliced cooked abalone if you're squeamish). Auspicious phrases are uttered during the preparation of the dish, done at the dining table, and also during the communal tossing by diners. Most of these phrases are celebratory in nature, such as (translated): "Happy New Year", " Have A Prosperous Year", "Good Health", "May All Go Well", you get the drift.
This morning, I received a message with a list of Christian phrases to replace the traditional ones. Now, I really have nothing against the content of that message, but it was the intent that I am somewhat annoyed with. One simply does not assume one has the impunity nor cultural licence to impose in a chavaunistic manner, one's religious perspectives on a cultural event. This is exactly the kind of behaviour which offends those who are not of a similar religious background, or from a socio-cultural environment that is unfamiliar with one's religious tenets. It's insensitive, and perpetuates the distaste with which contemporary proselytising Christians are met.
Please. Go away and reflect on a better approach. Come up with a better alternative that fits in with a modern, plural, globally-linked community. Be aware of just how very connected this world has become, and how fast an insensitive attitude can propagate throughout the networked world. When an equally rapid backlash occurs, don't say I didn't warn you.
2013-10-25
2013-09-24
2013-09-13
I Am Culturally Annoyed
I am culturally annoyed over the Asian face editing in this software marketing presentation. Why on earth is there a problem with the size of Asian eyes, and why should eye creases be added ? This simply perpetuates stereotypes and generates desire in impressionable women to have cosmetic surgery, if nothing else.
Reallusion Fails.
http://www.reallusion.com/facefilter/showcase_makeup_3.aspx#NOW
Reallusion Fails.
http://www.reallusion.com/facefilter/showcase_makeup_3.aspx#NOW
2013-09-11
2013-09-10
Wow
http://www.execdigital.com/press_releases/lucintel-forecasts-singapore-economy-to-reach-342-billion-by-2018
2013-09-09
The World's Biggest Mutual Fund Takes a $41 Billion Hit - Businessweek
The World's Biggest Mutual Fund Takes a $41 Billion Hit - Businessweek
There is a lot of money sloshing around this planet.
There is a lot of money sloshing around this planet.
2013-09-08
Olympics 2020
Congratulations to Japanese friends ! Tokyo Olympics 2020 ! 日本人の友達にお祝いの言葉。東京オリンピック 2020年 ！
2013-09-07
DNA used in graphene ribbon production
http://cleantechnica.com/2013/09/07/frankenstein-move-over-a-new-graphenedna-monster-is-in-town/
"some strange and unanticipated results could come about when you combine DNA, the “blueprint of life” with graphene, an exotic form of carbon that is 200 times stronger than steel"
"some strange and unanticipated results could come about when you combine DNA, the “blueprint of life” with graphene, an exotic form of carbon that is 200 times stronger than steel"
Singapore
Good news:
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-09-05/singapore-overtakes-japan-as-asia-s-biggest-foreign-exchange-hub
Perhaps a result of Japan falling.
Not-so-good news:
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-09-01/singapore-stocks-slump-most-in-developed-world-southeast-asia
The economy is very open, and it will surely be affected by the downturn in the region, which comprises developing countries.
http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-316037/
Fodder for some political ends, but I'm not interested in that.
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-09-05/singapore-overtakes-japan-as-asia-s-biggest-foreign-exchange-hub
Perhaps a result of Japan falling.
Not-so-good news:
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-09-01/singapore-stocks-slump-most-in-developed-world-southeast-asia
The economy is very open, and it will surely be affected by the downturn in the region, which comprises developing countries.
http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-316037/
Fodder for some political ends, but I'm not interested in that.
No wonder I couldn't find Safari browser for my Windows 8 PC
Safari 6 available for Mountain Lion and Lion, but not Windows | Macworld
Article dated July 2013. I'm late on this info.
Article dated July 2013. I'm late on this info.
Tough talk on short sellers - Channel NewsAsia
Tough talk on short sellers - Channel NewsAsia
Can't argue with this article. Shortsellers will knock over retail investors, but much worse is the magnitude of the transient price plunge arising from shortseller tactics. Prevention appears to be in ensuring better reporting, because that's what shortseller analysts are going to use to justify their tactic of taking short positions.
Can't argue with this article. Shortsellers will knock over retail investors, but much worse is the magnitude of the transient price plunge arising from shortseller tactics. Prevention appears to be in ensuring better reporting, because that's what shortseller analysts are going to use to justify their tactic of taking short positions.
2013-09-06
My Other Blogs and Curated Magazines-Boards
http://ibr-remote.blogspot.sg/
I'll probably post to my Blogger blog on subjects which are related to finance, corporate matters and economics. I might include photos or some such. I have several other blogspot blogs, which are very focused on my personal interest areas, and serve merely as references.
http://ibr-remote.tumblr.com/
Yes, I have a Tumblr account !!
Seriously though, I think I'll keep my own real life projects recorded there, such as my currently on-hold papercraft BJD prototyping. Expect more photos from me at this place, as I'll show progress when there is some !
http://infinity10theoriginal.wordpress.c
My Wordpress blog. I'll activate it to show developmental aspects of my Visual Novel Otome Game and related items.
http://ibr-remote.livejournal.com
This blog you are reading now. I will put day-to-day real life real person stuff here, including my anime and manga interests, my 3D computer graphics interest, my comments and opinions, and various other items which may appear as nonsensical rubbish to others.
http://ibr-remote.deviantart.com
I post most of my 3D CG renders here, but I do sometimes post journal entries related to art or computer graphics.
http://pinterest.com/infinity10real
My Pinterest page.
I'll probably post to my Blogger blog on subjects which are related to finance, corporate matters and economics. I might include photos or some such. I have several other blogspot blogs, which are very focused on my personal interest areas, and serve merely as references.
http://ibr-remote.tumblr.com/
Yes, I have a Tumblr account !!
Seriously though, I think I'll keep my own real life projects recorded there, such as my currently on-hold papercraft BJD prototyping. Expect more photos from me at this place, as I'll show progress when there is some !
http://infinity10theoriginal.wordpress.c
My Wordpress blog. I'll activate it to show developmental aspects of my Visual Novel Otome Game and related items.
http://ibr-remote.livejournal.com
This blog you are reading now. I will put day-to-day real life real person stuff here, including my anime and manga interests, my 3D computer graphics interest, my comments and opinions, and various other items which may appear as nonsensical rubbish to others.
http://ibr-remote.deviantart.com
I post most of my 3D CG renders here, but I do sometimes post journal entries related to art or computer graphics.
http://pinterest.com/infinity10real
My Pinterest page.
Mineral, oil and gas companies / SGX
http://www.sgx.com/wps/wcm/connect/sgx_en/home/higlights/news_releases/SGX+introduces+new+Mainboard+rules+for+mineral%2C+oil+and+gas+companies
"Appoint an audit firm with the relevant industry experience". Makes one wonder about how things had been going, prior to these rules being enforced.
"Appoint an audit firm with the relevant industry experience". Makes one wonder about how things had been going, prior to these rules being enforced.
Short selling of shares put firms under scrutiny - Channel NewsAsia
Short selling of shares put firms under scrutiny - Channel NewsAsia
My comment:
Small retail investors like myself are bound to be knocked sideways by shortseller talk-downs of specific counters. It's a most unfriendly behaviour on the part of greedy profiteers. Fortunately, larger stakeholders won't allow shortsellers to get away with too much of the cherry pie. It's also important that listed entities look sharp to protect themselves from shortselling attacks; it reflects poorly on corporate governance when an entity comes under attack in this manner.
My comment:
Small retail investors like myself are bound to be knocked sideways by shortseller talk-downs of specific counters. It's a most unfriendly behaviour on the part of greedy profiteers. Fortunately, larger stakeholders won't allow shortsellers to get away with too much of the cherry pie. It's also important that listed entities look sharp to protect themselves from shortselling attacks; it reflects poorly on corporate governance when an entity comes under attack in this manner.
2013-09-05
2013-08-07
2013-05-25
2013-05-09
2013-04-04
2013-02-15
2013-02-12
2013-02-11
Traditions vs real Life
After decades of celebrating Chinese heritage and traditions during the Chinese New Year, our immediate and extended families suffered a total breakdown this year. With the patriach of the extended family gone (my late Dad), and Mum still in mourning, the annual grand gathering of the clan went on haitus for the Year of the Snake.
With Mum knocked sideways by the break in hostessing momentum, and close family members spending time away from the country adding to the sense of displacement, the so-called family re-union was made up of just a remnant of the clan.
I felt that Mum should no longer host the annual 160-person re-union in future, because of her age and her hard work hosting the event during the past three decades. Immediately, other family members slammed me down as not having a say. They then went on to tell Mum to re-instate the big clan gathering next year. Say what ? Considering that I hire the staff to assist her during the big run-up to the huge party and chip in for expenses, surely I do have a say as well.
If this selfish thinking continues on their part, I shall quietly book myself a flight out of the country during all future Chinese New Year holidays. In fact, I have decided I shall be away during every subsequent Chinese New Year period with immediate effect.
2013-01-30
China's uber-wealthy and the law in China
"In a business environment in which personal connections and favors -- referred to as guanxi in Chinese -- predominate, many tycoons have amassed large fortunes without concern of rules and regulations. However, such a fast and loose atmosphere can cut both ways."....
...."The Economist noted that despite the number of high level cases coming to light in the country, many more remain hidden: "If they wanted to, China's authorities could probably find grounds for accusing most of the country's richest people of bending (if not breaking) the rules. But China's legal culture thrives on the principle of 'killing the chicken to scare the monkeys.' " ....
... "In a country where so many struggle to get ahead, such gaudy displays of wealth present a challenge to social stability. For that reason, the Chinese government has a political and economic incentive to scrutinize its richest citizens."...
..."Wang Xiaolu, deputy director of the National Economic Research Institute, estimated that China's gray economy is worth $1.47 trillion annually and growing fast, indicating that many of the wealthy engage in clever accounting to disguise their true net worth. Consequentially, China's income inequality has grown worse. Less than one percent of the China's population controls about 70 percent of the country's wealth, an issue threatening the very foundation of China's economic miracle."
source:
http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2013/01/why-do-chinese-billionaires-keep-ending-up-in-prison/272633/
2013-01-29
2013-01-25
2012-11-22
STILL NO VINDICATION OF CARSON BLOCK. MUDDY WATERS
'Fudge’ comment comes back to haunt Olam - Yahoo! Finance New Zealand
LET'S BE VERY CLEAR ABOUT ONE THING STILL - THIS DOES NOT VINDICATE CARSON BLOCK OF MAUDDY WATERS, FROM MANIPULATING THE SITUATION TO HIS OWN ADVANTAGE, AT THE EXPENSE OF SHAREHOLDERS IN OLAM.
HE IS NOT RAISING THESE ISSUES FOR ANY ALTRUISTIC INTENT.
LET'S BE VERY CLEAR ABOUT ONE THING STILL - THIS DOES NOT VINDICATE CARSON BLOCK OF MAUDDY WATERS, FROM MANIPULATING THE SITUATION TO HIS OWN ADVANTAGE, AT THE EXPENSE OF SHAREHOLDERS IN OLAM.
HE IS NOT RAISING THESE ISSUES FOR ANY ALTRUISTIC INTENT.
2012-11-21
Carson Block, Muddy Waters - BEWARE
CARSON BLOCK, MUDDY WATERS - YOU'D BETTER BE CAREFUL, OR ELSE WE OLAM SHAREHOLDERS WILL LAUNCH A CLASS-ACTION SUIT AGAINST YOU FOR YOUR IRRESPONSIBLE MARKET MANIPULATION TACTICS IN OLAM EQUITIES AND BONDS.
2012-08-18
Welcome to Singapore !
Harvey Close: Neighbours can drive past to complain about contractors vehicles parked kerbside at Harvey close. Others use our dustbin to throw their things, including large palm fronds. And the road sweeper refuses to sweep up the leaves dropped from our palms and mango tree onto the kerb path along our fence. Nonsensical place. A lot to deal with. Welcome to Singapore.
Harvey Close nang: ler ai wa pak lu, lai lai, wa kah lu pak hor hor, ler em chai see ! Pui !!
She: your tree has many berries and the birds drop them onto my porch and clog my drainpipe. Me: *speechless* hello, even if I chop down my tree, the birds will find berries elsewhere.
She: your car is parked along the road and it obstructs the garbage collectors from clearing my dustbin. Me: move your bluddy dustbin.
Everybody sing along now: welcome to Singapore ! All these small-minded nit-picking neighbours for you to enjoy ! Healthiest, wealthiest country in the world !
Harvey Close nang: ler ai wa pak lu, lai lai, wa kah lu pak hor hor, ler em chai see ! Pui !!
She: your tree has many berries and the birds drop them onto my porch and clog my drainpipe. Me: *speechless* hello, even if I chop down my tree, the birds will find berries elsewhere.
She: your car is parked along the road and it obstructs the garbage collectors from clearing my dustbin. Me: move your bluddy dustbin.
Everybody sing along now: welcome to Singapore ! All these small-minded nit-picking neighbours for you to enjoy ! Healthiest, wealthiest country in the world !
2012-06-20
2012-06-15
2012-06-05
Vandal behind mystery graffiti signs arrested - Yahoo! News Singapore
Vandal behind mystery graffiti signs arrested - Yahoo! News Singapore
My opinion about the arrest of the female artist who was arrested for putting up humorous and relatively harmless stickers in an art commando raid in public places:-
Hardly worth wasting the Police's valuable time and expertise on. She should not have been arrested !
If some semblance of maintaining law and order is necessary, why aren't there community seniors or "village" elders present who can perform a ritual of disciplining the so-called wayward expression of artistic caprice ?!
She did NOT convey any message which was anti-government, anti-gay, anti-lesbian, anti-any-religion, or anti-any-race !
My opinion about the arrest of the female artist who was arrested for putting up humorous and relatively harmless stickers in an art commando raid in public places:-
Hardly worth wasting the Police's valuable time and expertise on. She should not have been arrested !
If some semblance of maintaining law and order is necessary, why aren't there community seniors or "village" elders present who can perform a ritual of disciplining the so-called wayward expression of artistic caprice ?!
She did NOT convey any message which was anti-government, anti-gay, anti-lesbian, anti-any-religion, or anti-any-race !
2012-04-30
2012-04-22
Passengers detrained from stalled LRT train
TODAYonline | Singapore | Passengers detrained from stalled LRT train
What on earth is happening to the once infallible train system of this country ?!
What on earth is happening to the once infallible train system of this country ?!
2012-03-30
2012-03-04
2012-02-27
2012-02-25
2012-02-15
2012-02-03
2012-01-31
2012-01-25
Your Mobile Carrier May Be Sending Your Phone Number to Every Site You Visit
Your Mobile Carrier May Be Sending Your Phone Number to Every Site You Visit | Gadget Lab | Wired.com
but
"the same traffic routing that can cut BlackBerry owners off for days also prevents tinkering by ISPs"
but
"the same traffic routing that can cut BlackBerry owners off for days also prevents tinkering by ISPs"
2012-01-24
2012-01-21
Scientists report breakthrough in seaweed
Scientists report breakthrough in seaweed
Let's see how long this takes to reach consumer markets, if at all.
Let's see how long this takes to reach consumer markets, if at all.
Firewood ash at Nihonmatsu homes found to contain high levels of radioactive cesium ‹ Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion
Firewood ash at Nihonmatsu homes found to contain high levels of radioactive cesium ‹ Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion
It doesn't matter whether the firewood had been kept indoors or outdoors. Nuclear radiation pass through anything that permits it to, so things inside the house can also be irradiated and become radioactive.
It doesn't matter whether the firewood had been kept indoors or outdoors. Nuclear radiation pass through anything that permits it to, so things inside the house can also be irradiated and become radioactive.
2012-01-20
2012-01-19
2012-01-17
Singapore Exchange Withdraws Suit Against China Sky, Directors - Businessweek
Singapore Exchange Withdraws Suit Against China Sky, Directors - Businessweek
It's tough to discipline foreign-listed China companies.
It's tough to discipline foreign-listed China companies.
2012-01-16
2012-01-15
The Party Is Ending in Super-Rich Abu Dhabi - Yochi J. Dreazen - International - The Atlantic
The Party Is Ending in Super-Rich Abu Dhabi - Yochi J. Dreazen - International - The Atlantic
Ah well, let's call it a day for the M-E power base, and look eastward at the REAL Middle Kingdom.
Ah well, let's call it a day for the M-E power base, and look eastward at the REAL Middle Kingdom.
2012-01-14
2012-01-07
PAP mood turns sour over pay cuts
PAP mood turns sour over pay cuts
Well, to be expected, if the allegatiosn are true about insiders being unhappy. But hey, you want to serve the peopl, you should not care about the pay, OK.
Well, to be expected, if the allegatiosn are true about insiders being unhappy. But hey, you want to serve the peopl, you should not care about the pay, OK.
2012-01-05
eNets domain renewal failure / POSBank hacking ??
Did the eNets domain renewal failure open a window of opportunity for unauthorised access to DBS / POSBank accounts ?
2012-01-04
商品検索 - fu-bi（フウビ）■ デザイン雑貨、テーブル & キッチンウェア、アクセサリ
商品検索 - fu-bi（フウビ）■ デザイン雑貨、テーブル & キッチンウェア、アクセサリ
These real life real world bags are made to appear like 2D versions !
These real life real world bags are made to appear like 2D versions !
2011-12-26
2011-12-25
2011-12-23
2011-12-20
Another 3D Printed ATM Skimmer - Fabbaloo Blog - Fabbaloo - Daily News on 3D Printing
More needs to be done to ensure that garage kit DIY 3D printers are not used for criminal purposes.
Another 3D Printed ATM Skimmer - Fabbaloo Blog - Fabbaloo - Daily News on 3D Printing
Another 3D Printed ATM Skimmer - Fabbaloo Blog - Fabbaloo - Daily News on 3D Printing
2011-12-19
2011-12-18
StorySeller
http://www.myspace.com/storyseller
Korean woman rock band - fugly but deadly serious rock musicians.
2011-12-16
2011-12-15
2011-12-13
2011-12-12
2011-12-10
Dolomite discovery ends 100-year treasure hunt
http://www.rdmag.com/News/2011/12/Environment-Materials-Dolomite-Discovery-Ends-100-Year-Treasure-Hunt
A more efficient way to make molecular hydrogen
http://www.rdmag.com/News/2011/12/General-Science-Chemistry-A-More-Efficient-Way-To-Make-Molecular-Hydrogen
2011-12-09
2011-12-08
2011-12-06
2011-12-04
Innovative Ambient Air Cons - Water Wave Air Conditioner Improves Every Aspect of Your Environment (GALLERY)
Innovative Ambient Air Cons - Water Wave Air Conditioner Improves Every Aspect of Your Environment (GALLERY)
I really think these look good, but wheteher they work effectively, who knows.
I really think these look good, but wheteher they work effectively, who knows.
2011-12-03
Playbook vs ipod touch g4
My Blackberry Playbook has better sound than my Apple iPod Touch G4, for music.
2011-11-27
2011-11-26
Asia Sentinel - The Rich Get Richer Off the Backs of the Poor
Asia Sentinel - The Rich Get Richer Off the Backs of the Poor
Is it really about FREE markets and capitalism ?
Is it really about FREE markets and capitalism ?
2011-11-25
2011-11-23
The Achilles Heel of Mobile Enterprise Apps | ZDNet
The Achilles Heel of Mobile Enterprise Apps | ZDNet
Spend more !
Oh well, writer has a good point, though...
Spend more !
Oh well, writer has a good point, though...
2011-11-22
MF Global trustee doubles estimates of shortfall | Reuters
MF Global trustee doubles estimates of shortfall | Reuters
Probably 90 per cent of assets listed in the world's aggregated accounts are empty imaginary non-tangible items - just saying.... Just so you're prepared.
Probably 90 per cent of assets listed in the world's aggregated accounts are empty imaginary non-tangible items - just saying.... Just so you're prepared.
2011-11-15
2011-11-08
2011-11-07
2011-11-05
2011-11-04
2011-11-03
More Radioactive Radium Found in Tokyo [Not From Fukushima] | Japan Probe
More Radioactive Radium Found in Tokyo [Not From Fukushima] | Japan Probe
"According to the Japan Times, radium was not heavily regulated in Japan until after 1957. There is a very real possibility that quite a lot of this material was thrown away or buried in parts of Tokyo before 1957, and there is even a chance of careless businesses that illegally disposed of it after the regulations were in place.
Today the media is reporting the government will be checking another 15 abnormal spots in Setagaya."
*headpalm*
"According to the Japan Times, radium was not heavily regulated in Japan until after 1957. There is a very real possibility that quite a lot of this material was thrown away or buried in parts of Tokyo before 1957, and there is even a chance of careless businesses that illegally disposed of it after the regulations were in place.
Today the media is reporting the government will be checking another 15 abnormal spots in Setagaya."
*headpalm*
Safety zones around nuclear plants to be widened to 30 km | The Japan Times Online
Safety zones around nuclear plants to be widened to 30 km | The Japan Times Online
In that case, small countries like Singapore should never have nuclear power on-site.
In that case, small countries like Singapore should never have nuclear power on-site.
2011-11-02
2011-11-01
2011-10-31
Ya I know all that new technology is making even grannnies and granpops into internet photo upload mavens, but PLEASE, Everyone, can you not try to use a smaller image size of your gloriously high resolution photo of your kids, dog, cat, dolls, gundam models, etc etc.
The entire blog post is obliterated in full picture viewing mode - no, to be more precise, the pictures are spread wider than the current computer screen resolution of 1366 x 768 (of my cheapskate notebook). Hey, that's a pretty respectable current screen resolution.
The entire blog post is obliterated in full picture viewing mode - no, to be more precise, the pictures are spread wider than the current computer screen resolution of 1366 x 768 (of my cheapskate notebook). Hey, that's a pretty respectable current screen resolution.
2011-10-29
2011-10-28
2011-10-27
2011-10-26
2011-10-25
Comet Elenin ha ha ha harrrrrrrr
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011 http://spaceweather.com/ Comet Elenin has disintegrated and all you doomsday prophets can go suck.
2011-10-24
Blackberry Playbook
I'm sorry World, but I just had to get myself the BlackBerry Tablet. I hope you understand.
Cambodian village has disturbing reputation for child sex slavery - CNN.com
Cambodian village has disturbing reputation for child sex slavery - CNN.com
I think the only way out, is to have brimstone and fire cleanse this place like it did Sodom and Gomorrah.
I think the only way out, is to have brimstone and fire cleanse this place like it did Sodom and Gomorrah.
Chinese tourists to the rescue in California | CNNGo.com
Chinese tourists to the rescue in California | CNNGo.com
Tourists from China are the big spenders overseas.
Researchers identify mysterious life forms in the extreme deep sea (w/ video)
Researchers identify mysterious life forms in the extreme deep sea (w/ video)
"Recent studies indicate that by trapping particles from the water, xenophyophores can concentrate high levels of lead, uranium and mercury and are thus likely highly resistant to large doses of heavy metals. They also are well suited to a life of darkness, low temperature and high pressure in the deep sea."
"The team documented the deepest known existence of xenophyophores, single-celled animals exclusively found in deep-sea environments. Xenophyophores are noteworthy for their size, with individual cells often exceeding 10 centimeters (4 inches), their extreme abundance on the seafloor and their role as hosts for a variety of organisms."
Amazing stuff; valuable information.
TODAYonline | Voices | Criticise only when offering alternatives? Be open then
TODAYonline | Voices | Criticise only when offering alternatives? Be open then
If you have a better alternative, add those to your questioning of majority rule's proposals.
2011-10-23
2011-10-22
2011-10-21
UN rights office urges probe into death of Libya’s Gadhafi - The Washington Post
UN rights office urges probe into death of Libya’s Gadhafi - The Washington Post
Indeed. The circumstances of his death do not add to a sense of real closure. He should have been taken alive to face trial. Most unsatisfactory, and begs the question of what happens to all the deals which he had made.
Indeed. The circumstances of his death do not add to a sense of real closure. He should have been taken alive to face trial. Most unsatisfactory, and begs the question of what happens to all the deals which he had made.
BlackBerry maker accused of infringing BBX trademark
BlackBerry maker accused of infringing BBX trademark
Well now, I am thinking about whether I ought to buy a new Blackberry device and Playbook, or just switch over to Samsung Galaxy Tab II, which itself has some problems with Apple. No iPhone for me, thank you very much.
Decisions, decisions...
Well now, I am thinking about whether I ought to buy a new Blackberry device and Playbook, or just switch over to Samsung Galaxy Tab II, which itself has some problems with Apple. No iPhone for me, thank you very much.
Decisions, decisions...
2011-10-20
News: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve's announcement as an Asean Heritage Park
News
Happy news about parks in Singapore, but need to know more about the AHP as an organisation, who funds it, what does it do etc....
2011-10-19
NHK WORLD TV | TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
NHK WORLD TV | TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Somewhat annoyed that I missed the name of the boutique which was featured on the "Bicycle Fashion for Girls - Pedaling in Style!" section of the show.
Japanese information on nuclear accident
www.meti.go.jp/earthquake/nuclear/pdf/111017a.pdf
This is the official update from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
2011-10-18
Another Gothic n Lolita boutique in Singapore
Someone emailed me about this
Home LIVEO MUSIC - LiveoMusic.com - Asia's 1st 'Live' Video Station
So, uhm any aspiring music groups out there who need to do this, well, go talk to them or something.
Rio Tinto / BHP
UPDATE 5-Rio Tinto retreats from aluminium, $8 bln of assets on block | Reuters
compare that stock price uplifter to the following updates on BHP
for example.
Marian McPartland with Tierney Sutton - East of the Sun, West of the Moon
She sings better than many other better-known popular artistes
Marian McPartland with Tierney Sutton - East of the Sun, West of the Moon
http://www.jazzradio.com
Piano Trios channel
Marian McPartland with Tierney Sutton - East of the Sun, West of the Moon
http://www.jazzradio.com
Piano Trios channel
Doctors tried for removing live patients' organs - seattlepi.com
Doctors tried for removing live patients' organs - seattlepi.com
Crap. Racket. Happens everywhere it can happen. Desperate patients needing organs and willing and able to pay for illicit ones. Don't ever let yourself be admitted to a suspicious hospital or surgery.
2011-10-17
RIM's BlackBerry outage: $350 million max hit, but losing enterprise | ZDNet
RIM's BlackBerry outage: $350 million max hit, but losing enterprise | ZDNet
argh - so should I go buy that PlayBook or Samsung Galaxy Tab II ?!
GRRRR
If PlayBook, then I need to upgrade my BB handset to a larger RAM model.
Running BB OS6 on a 256 RAM Bold 9700 is caveman, brudder.
BlackBerry to rebrand its QNX platform for both phones and tablets as BlackBerry X or BBX
BlackBerry to rebrand its QNX platform for both phones and tablets as BlackBerry X or BBX
I dunno.... still researching if PlayBook is worth sticking my daily life into for the next 2 years.
RIM’s poor play: QNX on PlayBook before smartphones — Mobile Technology News
RIM’s poor play: QNX on PlayBook before smartphones — Mobile Technology News
Maybe not such a poor play, doesn't really matter in the larger scheme of things, but certainly something to keep in mind.
Malaysia orders block of The Pirate Bay, MegaUpload, FileServe, more - TechSpot News
Malaysia orders block of The Pirate Bay, MegaUpload, FileServe, more - TechSpot News
+ missed this news
+ sometime mid-2011
+ a lot of legit 3D content also hosted at the blocked sites, too bad
Please do not use pirated 3D content in your digital art projects !
2011-10-16
White Mountains Trail foliage GPS tour - Boston.com
White Mountains Trail foliage GPS tour - Boston.com
The main website has several other great Fall season recommendations for sightseeing, visiting, or just simply enjoying the outdoors.
World's only evidence of co-existing humans, dinosaur tracks found in China
World's only evidence of co-existing humans, dinosaur tracks found in China
THIS MAY CHANGE EVERYTHING WE THOUGHT WE KNOW ABOUT HUMAN HISTORY.
THIS MAY CHANGE EVERYTHING WE THOUGHT WE KNOW ABOUT HUMAN HISTORY.
2011-10-15
2011-10-10
2011-09-09
2011-03-24
2010-11-05
2010-09-03
2010-01-30
web authoring app KompoZer - downloads
KompoZer - downloads
"KompoZer is a complete web authoring system that combines web file management and easy-to-use WYSIWYG web page editing. " They say....
It's Free.
"KompoZer is a complete web authoring system that combines web file management and easy-to-use WYSIWYG web page editing. " They say....
It's Free.
2010-01-06
2009-12-22
2009-11-25
Shocking and Annoying Revelations
Quite surprised by the nature and extent of the revelations exposed. Nothing short of scandalous.
2009-11-21
My Vote for 22 Nov 2009 EM London Asia Capital PLC
IN CASE THERE IS ANY DOUBT
http://www.londonasiacapital.com/
versus
http://www.londonasia.com/
Read the linked documents for full background.
2009-11-18
I Am Very Annoyed
I am very annoyed. Mudslinging. Shut Up and Sit Down. I have cast my vote. http://www.londonasiacapital.com vs http://www.londonasia.com
2009-11-10
Freedom of Speechers
Will all the protestors who want Freedom Of Speech guaranteed in Singapore please Sit Down and STFW. Some of us have to live here, and it's Fg peaceful and safe as it is !! You Go Home !
2009-10-14
2009-10-12
2009-10-08
2009-10-07
2009-09-22
2009-09-13
2009-09-12
2009-09-08
Another Opinion Made Public 3
"The reluctance of the Singapore government to step in to protect consumers’ interests have damaged their credibility. MM Lee Kuan Yew even reprimanded the investors that they “went in with their eyes open” and hence have no right to blame the FIs for the losses they suffered now."
Incendiary device set off. Expect rebuttals if not retribution.
Incendiary device set off. Expect rebuttals if not retribution.
Another Opinion made Public
"Temasek’s exit from Chartered Semiconductor will mark the dawn of the semiconductor industry in Singapore and yet another blemish on its record under the leadership of Ho Ching after Shin Corp, ABC Learning, Merrill Lynch and Barclays Bank."
2009-09-04
2009-08-30
My 3D Visual Kei Band
Band Name: Covenant System ( Kobenanto Shissutemu )
Vinch ( Leader ), Drums
Seph, Guitar
Bii, Guitar
Azu, Bass
Michi, Vocals
TJ, Keyboards
Composed and rendered in Poser Pro; post-prod using GIMP and Windows Movie Maker; includes 3rd-party 3D and 2D content.
Anime Manga Industry M&As
Mergers and Acquisitions by Japanese publishers involving targets in Europe.
2009-08-27
2009-08-25
JAPAN INTERNATIONAL CONTENTS FESTIVAL ( CoFesta )
JAPAN INTERNATIONAL CONTENTS FESTIVAL (Called “CoFesta”) is the world's largest comprehensive contents festival.The events connected with the contents industry like games, animation, manga , characters, broadcast, music and film are held in cooperation with each other.
While various contents from Japan influence and improve each other and cooperate in media technology industry to inform of our statement, CoFesta aims to be the world's largest contents festival which create new capability and spread it abroad widely.
A purpose of the CoFesta
To provide the opportunity when a person concerned with the contents all over the world can see a lot of Japanese contents at a time in order that the contents in every field in Japan are sent to the world in cooperation with each other.
To bring international collaborations and business in providing opportunity to exchange with world contents centering on Asia, and also interchange of people concerned with contents.
While various contents from Japan influence and improve each other and cooperate in media technology industry to inform of our statement, CoFesta aims to be the world's largest contents festival which create new capability and spread it abroad widely.
A purpose of the CoFesta
To provide the opportunity when a person concerned with the contents all over the world can see a lot of Japanese contents at a time in order that the contents in every field in Japan are sent to the world in cooperation with each other.
To bring international collaborations and business in providing opportunity to exchange with world contents centering on Asia, and also interchange of people concerned with contents.
2009-08-23
Chinese Buying Power !
P2P Foundation » Blog Archive » Chinese group buying explained
If one quarter of Humanity said - "We want an iPod each" - wow, go figure !
If one quarter of Humanity said - "We want an iPod each" - wow, go figure !
2009-08-21
AliPay - enormous potential on-line business
Watch AliBaba.com's Alipay - an on-line payment business for China's internet community.
One quarter of Humanity is Chinese. Average out the expenditure potential and you get.....
One quarter of Humanity is Chinese. Average out the expenditure potential and you get.....
The Gini Coefficient
Either I had been dozing off during Economics class back in the day, or this item mooted in 1912, had been intentionally omitted from our syllabus.
It can be used as political arsenal:
http://kentridgecommon.com/?p=5028
It can be used as political arsenal:
http://kentridgecommon.com/?p=5028
Congratulations Gypsy Queen J-Rock Band !
Opening for Hoain Japan Festival 2009
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20090820-00000179-bark-musi
and more information here:
http://www.gypsy-queen.com/blog_aki/
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20090820-00000179-bark-musi
and more information here:
http://www.gypsy-queen.com/blog_aki/
2009-08-20
2009-08-19
Chip Goodyear, Iraq, Australia,Singapore,Temasek, BHP,
See this link:http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2006/s1570933.htm
and this one:
http://johnharding.com/2009/08/18/charles-chip-waterhouse-goodyear-iv-and-saddam/
Was there more than meets the eye, in one of Singapore's de facto SWFs and its CEO-designate parting ways ?
Surely deals such as mentioned in the first article happen as a matter of course around the world 24x7, and the Public are none the wiser until all comes to light for one reason or another.
and this one:
http://johnharding.com/2009/08/18/charles-chip-waterhouse-goodyear-iv-and-saddam/
Was there more than meets the eye, in one of Singapore's de facto SWFs and its CEO-designate parting ways ?
Surely deals such as mentioned in the first article happen as a matter of course around the world 24x7, and the Public are none the wiser until all comes to light for one reason or another.
2009-08-17
Technical - Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File
Who knows if this will really work or just leave another by-pass or hijack route open....
2009-08-15
Male-ness
http://asianhunks.blogspot.com/2009/08/chaiwat-in-volume-magazine.html
Great himbo-style costumes and accessories
http://asianhunks.blogspot.com/2009/08/shake-magazine.html
Rarely-seen perfect combo of slim and taut body proportions. Chuck out the over-muscled freakazoid chunky male proportions already.
( also love the magazine name ! Ha hahahah ! )
Great himbo-style costumes and accessories
http://asianhunks.blogspot.com/2009/08/shake-magazine.html
Rarely-seen perfect combo of slim and taut body proportions. Chuck out the over-muscled freakazoid chunky male proportions already.
( also love the magazine name ! Ha hahahah ! )
2009-08-10
2009-08-03
2009-08-02
Literary Analysis
I ain't no scholar of literature, so this sort of thing simply impresses me and makes me interested to find out more.
Book Review and the East vs West literary backgrounds of reviewers
Let's look at two reviewer's pieces on David Peace's Occupied City, his second book in his planned trilogy.
First, read the what the West-based reviewer has to say:
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/book_ reviews/article6733250.ece
Then read what an East-based reviewer has to say:
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fb20090802a1.html
Now ain't that a wonderful insight ?
I want to read the book.
Peace, David, OCCUPIED CITY, Faber and Faber, London, 2009, 288 pp.
First, read the what the West-based reviewer has to say:
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.u
Then read what an East-based reviewer has to say:
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/fb2
Now ain't that a wonderful insight ?
I want to read the book.
Peace, David, OCCUPIED CITY, Faber and Faber, London, 2009, 288 pp.
2009-08-01
I think I need to become a virtual tourist to Germany !
tralallalalaalal
off to Germany in Second Life
( 3D-JC packs toothbrush and change of fundoshi )
off to Germany in Second Life
( 3D-JC packs toothbrush and change of fundoshi )
I have combined my blogs
I have combined the old posts from my older blog to here, propriety be cast to the winds !
Merging this blog with another
I am combining my bloggies....
Don't ask why - it's just something I want to do.
Don't ask why - it's just something I want to do.
2009-07-31
Living Building Exterior ( virtual display )
555 KUBIK_ extended version from urbanscreen on Vimeo.
http://gizmodo.com/5323671/3d-projection-gives-building-fantastical-undulating-skin
Dollfie Links I want to take note of
http://www.redlionbjd.com
http://kidili.webcity.com.au/~nin47681/admin/catalog/
http://www.domuya.net/
Nice purple shirt
http://kidili.webcity.com.au/~nin47681/admin/catalog/
http://www.domuya.net/
Nice purple shirt
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