rant of da day: "ah boy, remember to comb your hair before you borrow your library book"

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SINGAPORE--The National Library Board (NLB), which manages Singapore's 40 public libraries, has beefed up its IT infrastructure with new Web-enabled terminals to provide enhanced security features and easy management.

The deployment encompasses new "borrowing" kiosks which sport built-in cameras that capture the faces of library users while they check out their loans. Installed at six library branches since last December, the kiosk will enable library officials to resolve disputes based on images it captures, explained Kuan Sung, NLB's infocomm operations manager.

"Some patrons might claim that they did not borrow certain books, so the images will help to verify if it's true. So, on top of the transaction records, we also have visual records of who borrowed what," Kuan said.

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New instructions
comb your hair, put your library book on the electronic mat and smile!

okay. first of all. the library uses a normal barcode scanner to read your NRIC. same for online reservation. THAT is the problem. anyone can print a barcode on a card and pop it in. same for online. get the NRIC number, guesstimate the month of birth. hey. instant 1.55 charged.

Instead of fixing the problem. they came up with yet another brainless scheme to "fix".

may i suggest the NLB have a "top 10 mugshot" contest.... i can imagine endless entertainment for the librarians. who says librarians have boring jobs?

weird news? only in singapore...

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URL:
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/WeirdNews/2005/05/13/pf-1038156.html

Singapore's prime minister launched the country's latest behaviour modification campaign on Friday, urging teachers to use hip-hop and rap music to teach proper English and warning that continued use of the mutated local form of the language could make Singaporeans unintelligible.

pretty funny stuff.... i can so imagine Mr. Ang, my primary school chinese teacher, rapping.... tang poems

check out the URL itself.... it's under "WeirdNews"... whohoo! No need for thanks, world. we are glad to have entertained. cheers!

powderful Inggris

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streetdirectory thank you message
Originally uploaded by stonz.

has a certain prose to it ya?
endeavour, ensure, attached, addressee. whoa!

"We will endeavour to ensure that the attached maplink in the email will reach your addressee."

O+ blood platelet donors needed.

here's the blog link.

http://ian2005.blogspot.com/

my friend, Alvin's baby nephew.
Baby Ian's diagnosed with leukemia. as part of his chemo theraphy sessions, they need a constant supply of platelets from O+ blood.

what is needed.

1. permission by the individual to give their contact info. (name + contact number) to NUH.
2. send them to me. boonteck[at]gmail.com
3. pass this info directly to baby ian's parents.
4. NUH will contact you directly to make arrangements and explain what is needed.

More info on platelet donation [link]

INSIDE: M&M's darth mix

INSIDE: M&M's darth mix
Originally uploaded by stonz.

taking peek inside the "collector pack 23 of 72".... is... "Galactic gossip" (72 of 75)

how abt that? only lucas can come up with that.... an collector's item... within another collector's item... whoohooh!

now i got.. some permutation of 72 & 75 of number of items to collect.

before i begin.... i think i'll go take some photos and video evidence of myself "before collection"....

Super-size Me?.. M&M ME!

on a sort-of related note... it does look like those... hellnotes... just lacking a value.

here's the "haiku" in full

Galactic Gossip
Had he not been so independent
Qui-Gon would have been a member
of the Jedi Council.

Red is actually quite dependent on
Yellow for help and support.
(72 of 75)

it has began.........

M&M's darth mix
Originally uploaded by stonz.

not the casinos... everyone knew abt that.
i'm talking abt star wars merchandise.

here we have... the "M&M's Darth Mix"
dark chocolate peanuts.

corny liners like "Go to the Dark side... Choose Dark Chocolate"
and one cartoony Boba Fett (with blue M&M body) saying "Bring me Han Solo Frozen in chocolate." to a real-thing (non cartoony) Boba Fett.

A: what did the M&M Boba say to the big Boba?
Q: Bring me Han Solo Frozen in chocolate.

shopping list: one down, lots more to go

checked! zodiac 2
Originally uploaded by stonz.

yeah. picked a zodiac 2 from... 2nd hand. but in very good condition. here we go... color screen PDA. yeah baby. finally.

next on the list. the sandisk SDIO wifi (with 256MB)... and a 1GIG card? mp3 and pr0n-on-the-go!

pun of da day: Sim City creator Will Wright's next game, Spore

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[Spore is] a sim that allows the players to control life on all conceivable scales--an emergent and beautiful simulation game that ranges from the cellular level all the way to the galactic level.

hey! we already got one... except only the "exceptionals" get to play...

The game allows the player to begin with developing a creature as a cellular entity and eventually creating a creature with more sophisticated brain functions, which will change the nature of the game to a more RTS-type game (he cited a particular favorite of his, Populous), where players will control herds of creatures. Once you upgrade the "hut" around which the creatures centralize, the game changes into what he called "a simple version of SimCity" where the player manages technology and interacts with other cities that have sprung up around the world.

He demonstrated how the player can eventually purchase a UFO to travel between planets--and eventually star systems--to populate, conquer, or simply observe. Particularly impressive was the game's emergent gameplay and seemingly infinite possibilities for playing creatively--two qualities that define Will Wright's celebrity status in game design.

whoa! "players will control herds of creatures", "upgrade the hut"... this is cutting too close..

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i need to blow some cash.

The Whole List

zodiac 2 PDA. something with wifi, color screen, bluetooth.

whisky glass. heard everything good about them.

the whisky bible. the latest and greatest! more TNs to compare.

poker chips. "as seen on sopranos". what more do i need? did i mention they are on sale?

card shuffler. that's just fun? ha.

i just wanna get an headstart on the casino thingy. like tutition... start 'em early.

my revamped whisky shelf

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my revamped whisky shelf
Originally uploaded by stonz.

got down to cleaning up a space for the new hobby.

porsche.cayman.

porsche.cayman.,
originally uploaded by stonz.

this could be the car... that i'll make me official "move on" from the audi tt.... to this! it's abt time... been a couple of years.


more info. click di sini

tip of da day: online jobs database entries

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i've been going thru some candidates for recruitment.
tip
#1: job database. not friendster.
#2: write something useful. all i have access to.. is this "text" that will be used as comparison to other candidates.
#3: details. "java" is not gonna help.

here's a sample:

Self Description (without contact details and company name worked for, include Career Achievement/ Summary of Working Experience/ Personality)

Name:

Age:22

Hobbies: Cycling, Roller Blading, Reading thriller novels, Watching movies, Playing badminton

Likes: Sociable people, friendliness, teamworker, romantic comedies, animals

Dislikes: Arrogant, rude and inconsiderate people, onion garlic and ginger, insects, cooking

rant of da day: how much lower?

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Article

Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew urges residents to vote for lift upgrading programme
SINGAPORE: Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew says that the government will ensure that Singaporeans' assets will increase in value as the country grows.

And one way is to offer main upgrading or lift upgrading programmes to residents to enhance the value of their flats.

Speaking the launch of the lift upgrading programme at the Spottiswoode Park precinct, Mr Lee urged the residents to vote in favour of the programme, or miss their chance to enhance their assets while the economy is good.

quote of da day: the world *reverse-engineered*

quote of da day,
originally uploaded by stonz.

this is something cynical-bt truly believes in.
ammen

rant of da day: this world... doesn't work in mysterious way.

the world of computers.... is as simple as it gets.
Binary. 1's/ 0's. true/false. yes/no.
when you ask me on instruction/ help. bear this in mind.
follow the damn instructions.
the problem issn't gonna go away, if you pretend it is not there. Turn off the computer, go to sleep, when you wake up. the problem will still be there. there's nothing mysterious.
So.... if you choose not to follow the steps. you know it's gonna to piss me off further when you keep asking for help.
so there you have it.

i know. i know. i'm supposed to be patient.. etc

yeah. just needed to get that off.
need sleep.
pfffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffishhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

statement of da day

Telekom Malaysia Bhd has implemented a group-wide voluntary separation scheme (VSS) for eligible staff as part of its manpower rationalisation programme, which is expected to reduce its workforce by 10%.

now... that is one cool phrase. "voluntary separation scheme"

pic of da day: audi illusions ads

audi illusion ads,
originally uploaded by stonz.

the video version here.
stare hard. especially the vid.

Live match at highbury!

Delayed entry. Watched arsenal vs sheffield united at highbury. Just had to do it despite the 51 pounds tix. 1-1 result. Loved the way the fans shouted at the ref. Complete sentences and in proper english. "oh referee, he's wasting time!" "referee is a w@nker!"

Paris is eating...

Another post-dated entry. Last meal in france. Missed the 4pm train back to nice. Decided to have a nice meal. Medium-rare steak, hot frites (fries), a choc mousse and a shot of glenfiddish whisky. All's good.

London! Touchdown!

London! A post-dated entry. No mobile data network yesterday.

Day 4. We are off to london!

Busride to nice airport. To london! Aka 'cost3xLand'

train back to nice (from paris)

On the way back to nice via my 2nd 5 hr train ride. All snowy and white outside.

Our paris home and getting re-identified.

The singapore embassy in paris. Yet another personal screwup, i left the police report in nice. Cheers! Walked another 20 min to & fro to get a new one. Definitely losing weight, this trip.

Paris at last... No hiltons in sight

I'm just gonna milk this paris hilton thing to death. After 5 hrs train ride & 2 short metro sides. Porte dauphine. Where the spore embassy is. Lunchtime wait. Till 2pm. Tourisy stroll now!

To paris (hilton) with love...

To paris, to paris to buy a document of identity. Paris Hilton here i come! 5 hour train side that cost me 103€ (one way)

Only in france

Only the french darth vader is shorter than the stormtroopers.

day 2: dang!

Pretty much screwed. Passport dropped. Have to make trip to paris to obtain a document of identity. mlln !

Greetings from Nice

On the way to Cannes via train. 3GSM here we come.

laphroaig + evian + tall drinking glass (starbucks)

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Laphroaig + evian + tall drinking glass,
originally uploaded by stonz.

first step into the world of single malt whiskys.

managed to digout a bottle of evian 2001.
my starbucks doubleshot glass (tall glass for "nosing")

it was pretty fun. could nose some of the described scents. as well as taste, the peaty , smoky.


dummy's guide: from laphroaig's website.
Below are the 4 easy steps to unleashing and enjoying Laphroaig's full potential.

Step 1
Pour yourself a full measure of Scotland's most richly flavoured malts. Admire the full golden amber colour with its slightly greenish tone.

Step 2
Nose the glass (adding just a drop of water to release the full potential) and savour the pungent earthy aroma. Admire the heavy peaty smokiness and detect the delicate heathery perfume.

Step 3
Really taste the whisky - roll it around on your tongue and allow it to impress your palate. Take time to experience its full rich character and peaty flavour.

Step 4
Contemplate it, savour it, but never rush it - appreciate the lingering and unique mellow finish of the true single malt Scotch whisky for the connoisseur.

Johnnie Walker : The Collection : The Inside

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Johnnie Walker : The Collection : The Story

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In summary: The outstanding collection includes Red Label™ - the Vibrant Blend - a favourite choice for celebrating every day and Black Label™ - the Definitive Blend - a deep and complex flavour. Gold Label™ - the Luxurious Blend - offers an indulgent experience, whilst Blue Label™ - the Rarest Blend - is created from the rarest and most expensive whiskies in the world.

Johnnie Walker : The Collection : The Stuff

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kewl stuff. the blue label bottle. actually is "individually numbered". 4D alert : 0 218188 JW

home news... interesting stuff, when i'm away.

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ST: Lively Exchanges

well.... "start a party". issn't that... from yonder years ago... the catherine lim incident. here we go again. put the turntable needle back to start and *listen* (again!)

here i go ranting again.

keep this up... it's gonna all blow up.
respect and admiration is one thing; how this country is run, can't be based on past records and nothing else.
the young un's will be asking, what can you do in the future. not some communist fighting stories repeated for 30-40 years.

slowly.... release first the thumbs.... oh yes... now loosen the 2nd finger. right... breathe... now the 3rd finger.. NO! No! don't put the 2nd finger back. relax.... you can do it.....

"go with grace" ahmem.