Monday, April 28, 2008
Waterfall in Melawati
Waterfall in Melawati? Very few people actually know it even exists! Here's some photos just to prove it..
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Wow! Found my Virtual Keyboard!!
I discovered something very interesting about computers yet, at the same time, scratching my head (that explains the hairdrop rate increase!) as to its usefulness.
Now, here's the practical reasons I could think of for Microsoft to ever include such program:
If you're using WinXP go to Start->Run and type in OSK and hit Enter. Waa-la! A virtual keyboard appears on your screen! Wait, don't go shouting and announcing proudly your discovery lest you want others to deduce you only possess a virtual mind! Go ahead, if you're reading this you must have a computer, try it before you continue reading.
Now, here's the practical reasons I could think of for Microsoft to ever include such program:
- you have a certain disabilty where your fingers are unable to use the keyboard, but yet you could still, somehow, click on the virtual keyboard with the mouse..
- you spilled coffee onto your keyboard and need to use the virtual keyboard..
- your eating habits got the better of you and your keyboard keys finally ended up stuck, so you brilliantly switch to virtual keyboard..
- you're still saving up to replace your faulty keyboard and, in the meantime, you have all the time in the world to click away on the virtual keyboard..
- you're really practising your aiming with the mouse..
- your keyboard's typeface got wiped off by sweaty fingers and you just can't remember where you've last type an ' e '.. and you're so proned to curse "where the @#$% is the ' f '?"
- you just can't help liking the curvature of the mouse..
- you want to be a step ahead of your colleagues/friends by using an advanced technology..
- you feel wiser using the virtual keyboard to prevent keyboard wear and tear..
- and finally, your typing sucks! So 2 keyboards are better than 1!
Duuh!!
Come on, sure you can think of a better use than those above.. put your ideas in the comment, okay?
Online Tax Renewal
Find it a hassle to renew your Road Tax?
Now you can renew it online through internet which was launched on 17-Apr-2008.
Now you can renew it online through internet which was launched on 17-Apr-2008.
- No need for the vehicle registration card.
- Payment can be made via Crdeit/Debit Cards.
- You can have the road tax delivered to your doorstep.
Link: http://www.myeg.com.my or http://www.jpj.gov.my
Click on the link above and learn more..
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Mutton!
Just look at that! Mmmm... don't they make your saliva drool??
That was our Sunday dinner. It has been quite some time since we had mutton so we bought some this afternoon. When it comes to mutton, I love nothing more than my wife's mutton dish and mutton curry. Topped the rice with an omelette and the mutton dishes and dinner's perfecto!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Check your email Spam-box
Last thing you'll want is to delete your family/friend's or colleague's email without knowing it.
Whether you're using Google or Yahoo or any other webmail there's bound to be a feature where spam mails get trapped in the Spam box. Well, that's good, but sometimes it'll trap those emails that you've been waiting for and never got them cos they're not registered as your contacts and you have never open these emails before.
Happened to me and a colleague. I remembered I'd send 2 mails to his email last year from Gmail and he claimed that he never received them bit after some time checking he found that my mails went into his Spam box. Recently, I checked my Spam box/folder and found that my Russian classmate had sent me her assignment paper! Fortunately that I happened to skimmed through my spam mails. Subsequently her emails came straight to my Inbox.
It's good practice to check your Spam folder everytime you open your webmail so you'll not have a hugh chunk to go through. :)
Whether you're using Google or Yahoo or any other webmail there's bound to be a feature where spam mails get trapped in the Spam box. Well, that's good, but sometimes it'll trap those emails that you've been waiting for and never got them cos they're not registered as your contacts and you have never open these emails before.
Happened to me and a colleague. I remembered I'd send 2 mails to his email last year from Gmail and he claimed that he never received them bit after some time checking he found that my mails went into his Spam box. Recently, I checked my Spam box/folder and found that my Russian classmate had sent me her assignment paper! Fortunately that I happened to skimmed through my spam mails. Subsequently her emails came straight to my Inbox.
It's good practice to check your Spam folder everytime you open your webmail so you'll not have a hugh chunk to go through. :)
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Father-Daughter Relationship
I was never good with kids, I mean, interacting with them. Maybe for me it takes a while for that kind of relationship, me and the kids, to get established. When I was a bachelor I ‘d never imagined that I would ever get married and have children. Well, perhaps at that age you don’t get to think about it until you’re hooked with someone and day by day you grow in that relationship.
Anyway, I got married to a really wonderful and beautiful girl in 1990. And when she was pregnant with our first child I really wondered, at the time, how my child would look, how she would turn out to be.. pretty, ordinary, pudgy, average looking? Would I know how to relate to her, and so forth, that’s what was going on in my mind at certain times.
Well, when our first child, a girl, was born she was really, really sweet. The second child, also a girl, was born after a year and a half. So there, we had 2 sweet little girls, or babies then, and during that time I was feeling eager for the day when I could really talk to them and they would reciprocate. I would imagine the day I could go out with them and have a dialogue, knowing what’s on their mind, talking about common issues, stuff like that. But all they could muster up were just baby words.
As time flies they began to speak a few words here and there, imitate new words, trying to form sentences, but nowhere near proper dialogue. But that was good enough for me because I was really excited that I was able to interact with them, even if the scope was somewhat limited.
When they started primary schooling, they would listen to us whenever we advise them on everything. When they were naughty or too playful I would put up a stern front and command them to behave. When things got out way of hand I would shout at them and instantly peace and quiet would fill the air, but certainly not their hearts.
Well, things are different now that they are in their teens, 16 & 17. Relationships tend to get a little more complicated. And when complications come in and things get heated up dialogue with them gets harder to establish. I’ve stopped shouting at them 2 years ago after they gave me the silent treatment each time I shouted at them. I also stopped scolding them like how I used to when they were little. They would naturally interpret my actions for lack of understanding in their problems and still treating them like little kids.
Here’s where tact and creativity comes in handy. A few years ago I started to think about how I could improve in my relationship with my girls. I came down to their level and started to make an effort to get interested in their hobbies, for example, their taste of music. I used to dislike the modern music like pop rock and rap, and all those MTV hits. But for the sake of my girls I pushed aside my feelings and actually made an effort to at least try to enjoy those kind of music. And presto! I found myself actually liking them! I would talk to them about those kind of songs, who are the singers and so forth. I began to take interest in their lives, such as issues regarding their friends, sharing ideas and jokes, in the computer games that they’re currently playing, etc.All these really help in building a healthy relationship with them, and break down the age gap barrier. I strongly believe the onus is on parents to let their pride down and get leveled with the children in order for both children and parents to grow together, instead of each party growing separately.
Anyway, I got married to a really wonderful and beautiful girl in 1990. And when she was pregnant with our first child I really wondered, at the time, how my child would look, how she would turn out to be.. pretty, ordinary, pudgy, average looking? Would I know how to relate to her, and so forth, that’s what was going on in my mind at certain times.
Well, when our first child, a girl, was born she was really, really sweet. The second child, also a girl, was born after a year and a half. So there, we had 2 sweet little girls, or babies then, and during that time I was feeling eager for the day when I could really talk to them and they would reciprocate. I would imagine the day I could go out with them and have a dialogue, knowing what’s on their mind, talking about common issues, stuff like that. But all they could muster up were just baby words.
As time flies they began to speak a few words here and there, imitate new words, trying to form sentences, but nowhere near proper dialogue. But that was good enough for me because I was really excited that I was able to interact with them, even if the scope was somewhat limited.
When they started primary schooling, they would listen to us whenever we advise them on everything. When they were naughty or too playful I would put up a stern front and command them to behave. When things got out way of hand I would shout at them and instantly peace and quiet would fill the air, but certainly not their hearts.
Well, things are different now that they are in their teens, 16 & 17. Relationships tend to get a little more complicated. And when complications come in and things get heated up dialogue with them gets harder to establish. I’ve stopped shouting at them 2 years ago after they gave me the silent treatment each time I shouted at them. I also stopped scolding them like how I used to when they were little. They would naturally interpret my actions for lack of understanding in their problems and still treating them like little kids.
Here’s where tact and creativity comes in handy. A few years ago I started to think about how I could improve in my relationship with my girls. I came down to their level and started to make an effort to get interested in their hobbies, for example, their taste of music. I used to dislike the modern music like pop rock and rap, and all those MTV hits. But for the sake of my girls I pushed aside my feelings and actually made an effort to at least try to enjoy those kind of music. And presto! I found myself actually liking them! I would talk to them about those kind of songs, who are the singers and so forth. I began to take interest in their lives, such as issues regarding their friends, sharing ideas and jokes, in the computer games that they’re currently playing, etc.All these really help in building a healthy relationship with them, and break down the age gap barrier. I strongly believe the onus is on parents to let their pride down and get leveled with the children in order for both children and parents to grow together, instead of each party growing separately.
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