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iPad 2 Wi-Fi Mac Address

2012-01-10T20:29:00.000+08:00

To find iPad 2 Wi-Fi Mac Address:

Home Screen > Settings > General > About

Scroll down for Wi-Fi Address

iPad 2: First Time Setup

2012-01-10T15:19:00.000+08:00

Configure

British English >

Country or Region: Malaysia >

Location Services: Enable Location Services >

Wi-Fi Networks: Choose a Network >

Set Up iPad: Set Up as New iPad >

Apple ID: Create a Free Apple ID:
Birthday >
Name: First Name:
Last Name: >
Create Apple ID: Use your current email address >
Email >
Apple ID Password: Password
Verify >
Security Info: Question
Answer >
Email Updates: Email Updates >
Terms and Conditions: Agree > Agree

Set Up iCloud: Don't Use iCloud >

Set Up Email: Address
Password >
Skip email setup?: Skip

Diagnostics: Diagnostics & Usage: Don't Send >

Registration: Register with Apple >

Thank You: Start Using iPad

iPad 2 White Wi-Fi 32GB

2012-01-09T18:28:00.001+08:00

APPLE IN THE HOUSE!

07 Jan 2012. Awesome Lucky Draw.

In The Box
• iPad 2
• Dock Connector to USB Cable
• 10W USB Power Adapter
• Documentation

COOL’s
• Thin and Light
• iOS 5 and iCloud
• 10 hours battery
• Ton's of apps

SUCX’s
• Low quality cameras
• NO expandable memory
• NO I/O Port
• Addictive

Bottomline: Feels like the only tablet in the market

URL: http://www.apple.com/ipad/

111111

2011-11-11T11:11:00.000+08:00

11 November 2011 (11-11-11) only appear once in every 100 years.

How does this date significant to you?

Cherish the moment; 111111 11:11:11

Steve Jobs: A Man of Many Paths

2011-10-06T19:32:00.001+08:00

24 Feb 1955 - Born as Steven Paul Jobs in San Francisco to Abdulfattah "John" Jandali (Syrian) and Joanne Carole Schieble (American of Swiss and German descent)

- Adopted by Paul Jobs and Clara Jobs due to Schieble's father opposed their relationship

Dec 1955 - Schieble and Jandali married

14 Jun 1957 - Mona Simpson, Jobs' biological sister born

1962 - Schieble and Jandali divorced

- Skipped 5th grade. Went straight to Crittenden Middle School

- Attended Cupertino Junior High and Homestead High School in Cupertino, California

1969 - Meet Stephen Wozniak introduced by Bill Fernandez

- Wozniak and Bill build “the Cream Soda Computer”, a little computer board

1972 - Enrolled at Reed College in Portland, Oregon after high school graduation

- Dropped out after one semester

1974 - Work as technician at Atari, Inc

1 Apr 1976 – Founded Apple Computer With Steven Wozniak and Ronald Wayne

- Apple I debuts at “the Homebrew Computer Club” in Palo Alto, California.

July 1976 - Apple I went on sale @ $666.66

3 Jan 1977 - Incorporated as Apple Computer, Inc.

- Wayne sold his share for $800.00

16 Apr 1977 – Apple II unveiled at the first West Coast Computer Faire, 1st personal computer in a plastic case with color graphics.

17 May 1978 - Daughther, Lisa Nicole Brennan-Jobs born to girlfriend Chris-Ann Brennan

Dec 1979 - With several Apple employees including Jef Raskin visited Xerox PARC to see the Xerox Alto.

May 1980 - Introduced ill-fated Apple III

Dec 1980 – Apple shares begin trading on NASDAQ, raising $110 million of the biggest IPO to date

Jan 1983 – Start selling “Lisa,” a desktop computer with a graphical user interface

Jan 1984 – Debuts Macintosh personal computer

Sep 1985 – Deposed as Apple’s chairman. Leaves after boardroom coup. John Sculley as CEO of former PepsiCo executive .

Feb 1986 – Founded computer company NeXT Inc

Jun 1986 – Purchased computer graphics division from Lucasfilm Ltd. for $10 million. Co-found Pixar Animation Studios with Lucasfilm’s Ed Catmull.

18 Mar 1991 - Married Laurene Powell

Feb 1993 – NeXT gets out of the hardware business and focuses on its software.

Dec 1996 – Apple announces buyING NeXT for $400 million. Jobs act as part-time product strategy advisor to Apple CEO Gilbert Amelio

Jul 1997 – Amelio resigns after total losses of $1.5 billion over six quarters. Jobs act on de facto basis.

Aug 1997 – Microsoft Corp. invests $150 million. Boo by audience when announces at the MacWorld Expo trade show in Boston.

Sep 1997 – Officially appointed as interim CEO

Nov 1997 – Introduces Macintosh G3 computer and website for order directly from Apple.

6 Jan 1998 - Deliver keynote speech at the MacWorld Expo at San Francisco's Marriott Hotel

Aug 1998 – Launched colourful iMac all-in-one desktop personal computer

Oct 1998 – Report 1st profit since 1995 after gobbling up market share with iMac.

Jan 2000 – Become permanent chief executive of Apple.

- Provided with Gulfstream V airplane and options to purchase 10 million shares in recognition of his service as interim CEO during which company’s market cap went from less than $2 billion to more than $16 billion. Salary remains $1 a year.

Sep 2000 – Unveils next-generation operating system Mac OS X

Oct 2000 – Random House publishes The Second Coming of Steve Jobs, an unauthorized biography by Alan Deutschman that paints Jobs as alternately manipulative and arrogant and charming and inspirational.

Oct 2001 – The iPod debuts on the market.

2003 – iTunes Store opens, allowing users to buy and download music, audiobooks, movies and TV shows online.

– Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Aug 2004 – Announces underwent successful surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his pancreas.

4 Aug 2005 - Speaks during a special event in Tokyo

Jun 2005 – Delivers a commencement speech at Stanford University, telling the audience, “Remembering that that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.”

May 2006 – Walt Disney Co. buys Pixar in an all-stock transaction worth US$7.4-billion. Jobs appointed to Disney’s board of directors.

Jan 2007 – Announces the original iPhone and releases it in June.

2008 – Opens App Store as an update to iTunes.

Jul 2008 – Releases the second generation iPhone 3G.

Aug 2008 – Bloomberg business news wire accidentally publishes an obituary of the still-alive Jobs before quickly delete it.

Jan 2009 – Takes leave for health reasons. COO Tim Cook leads the company in the interim.

Jun 2009 – Returns to the company after undergoing a liver transplant.

Jun 2009 – Releases iPhone 3GS.

Aug 2009 – In an interview with the National Post, Wozniak said the biggest misconception about his former business partner was that he’s an “arrogant asshole and the media doesn’t take into acocunt that usually when he’s that way, he usually has some logical reasons for it.”

Nov 2009 – Names “CEO of the Decade” by Fortune Magazine

27 Jan 2010 - "iPad" tablet computing device release in San Francisco, California,

7 Mar 2010 - Arrives with the team from the best picture nominate film "Up" at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood

Apr 2010 – Begins selling iPad, a 10-inch touchscreen tablet, and has an 84 percent share of the tablet market by year’s end and outsells Mac personal computers within a year of its release.

Jun 2010 – Release 1st iPhone 4 model.

17 Jan 2011 – Take another medical leave.

17 Feb 2011 – Wears his signature black mock turtleneck and jeans to a dinner for technology leaders with U.S. President Barack Obama in Silicon Valley.

2 Mar 2011 – Launched iPad 2.

9 Aug 2011 – Apple briefly moves past Exxon Mobil Corp. to become the most valuable publicly traded corporation in US. Its market cap moves to $341.5 billion to top Exxon’s $341.4 billion but Exxon is back on top by the day’s end.

24 Aug 2011 – Steps down as Apple CEO and Tim Cook takes the helm.

4 Oct 2011 – Apple announces the iPhone 4S, 5th generation iPhone, scheduled for release on Oct. 14 in the US.

5 Oct 2011 – RIP due to Respiratory arrest/pancreatic cancer

Spy Kids 4: All The Time In The World in 4D

2011-08-19T17:53:00.005+08:00

Did you heard 4D before? If no, than I bet you never heard Aromascope Card before, correct?

Now catch the chance of a lifetime for movie-goer in Malaysia to experience the latest offering in cinema experience; 4D. Nope! I not talking about the number 4D. It's 4th Dimension movie.

Aromascope Card

3D Glasses

What is so special about this 4D? It's a dimension beyond sight and sound, It's SMELL. Yup~ You heard it right. Audience will be able to SMELL some of the scent inside the movie using 'Aromascope' card.

'Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World' is the first films to offer one of it kind of experience. Audience will use rub-n-sniff the card according to the numbers flash at designated key points. It's funny to see everyone sniff the card although I not able to differentiate the smell.

Movie-goer can look forward to watch Marissa Wilson (Jessica Alba) with her step childrens; Rebecca Wilson (Rowan Blanchard) and Cecil Wilson (Mason Cook) as her sidekick defeated Danger D'Amo / Tick Tock / Time Keeper (Jeremy Piven) plan to 'steal' time from the world.

p/s: Keep an eye for Argonaut, Spy Baby and the return of Carmen and Juni Cortez

My Favorite Smurf

2011-08-15T01:21:00.005+08:00

Q: My Favorite Smurf?
A: Smurfette~ Isn't she lovely? I plan to gave my daughter nickname Smurfette.

p/s: Shhh~ Don't let my wife know. She'll nag me for calling my princess funny name. Worst case, I become angry bird put on 'lastik'.

Smurf Misadventure

Prologue

La la la-la la la,
Sing a happy song.
La la la-la la la,
Smurf your whole day long.

[Whistled]

Papa Smurf: mmm~ Where are we?
Grouchy Smurf: See! I told you all not to be so adventures. Now we are LOST! Bla... Bla... Bla...
Clumsy Smurf: Oh no~ [Trip and fall hard on the road]
Brainy Smurf: Well~ According to the sign, we are in some big town name New York.
Gutsy Smurf: Don't worry. I'll protect you all from any incoming danger
Smurfette Smurf: Big town? YEAH! Let's shopping.
Papa Smurf: Kids~ We had to back before dark.
Brainy Smurf: Don't worry papa. Let's ask the Wise Owl. Follow me.

CHAPTER 1: Wise Owl

And so they headed to million Oak tree, in the mid-west of New York town where the Wise Owl lived.

Papa Smurf: Mr Wise Owl, can you show us the way home?
Wise Owl: I'm sorry my blue gennie. My vision is getting poorer by days. I unable to guide you all home.
Grouchy Smurf: We're doom.
Wise Owl: Not too worry. Try ask The White Beard. He might know. Follow this path until you reach a wooden house. The front door is made of beard.

The smurf's walk until they reached the house mention by the Wise Owl and found the White Beard sitting on the roof.

CHAPTER 2: White Beard

White Beard: Smurf's Ville? Never heard before. Try ask Pamisi the Scroll Keeper.
Gutsy Smurf: Where can we found him?
White Beard: Follow this road until you reach a cross juntion. Follow the path on your right until you reach a tavern, name Mojo.

CHAPTER 3: Pamisi, The Scroll Keeper

The Smurf's continue their journey until they reach the mention tavern. An old gentlemen greeted them.

Pamisi: Good evening my little friend. Can I get you a drink?
Papa Smurf: Thank you for the offer. We are lost. Could you show us the way back to Smurf's Ville?
Pamisi: Let me go through my record.

[Open a large log book and browse thru the entry inside]

Pamisi: I'm sorry. Look like Smurf's Ville is not in New York land. I had no record of it.
Smurfette Smurf: Well than can you show us where is the largest market in New York for shopping?
Pamisi: My pleasure.
Gutsy Smurf: Cut it off Smurfette. Time to head home.
Clumsy Smurf: What should we do?
Pamisi: Try ask from Avera the Magician. She might had a clue. Walk to the forest and look for the talking tree.

CHAPTER 4: Avera, The Magician

The exhausted Smurf's increase their speed heading to the forest. They were greeted by a big Willow tree.

Willow Tree: As predicted by Avera, the little Smurf is here. Take the bridge and across the river you'll find Avera. However, I must warned you. She is in the midst of performing some ritual.

Clumsy Smurf: Ehhhh~ Should we find other way?
Papa Smurf: NO! We are run out of time.

The bunch of frightening Smurf's cross the river and immediately on the other side of forest cover with snow. They show a magician cast some spell on the tree.

Avera: Ah Ha! Finally you are here. I'm waiting long for your arrival.
Papa Smurf: How did you know we are coming here?
Avera: I had a vision this morning. Now, everyone sit on the log. It'll fly you all home to Smurf Ville's.
Papa Smurf: Thank you. How can we repay your kindness?
Avera: Well~ It's easy. Kept on singing.

CHAPTER 5: Happy Ending

And so, in the blink of eye, they reach their lovely Smurf Village. From that day's onwards they kept on singing until they spotted by talent agent who make them appear on big screen.

They are...

Horrible Bosses

2011-08-10T12:51:00.012+08:00

Did all the phases above catch your glimpse? If YES, wait no more. Head to your favourite cinema from 11 August 2011 onwards to catch Nick Hendricks, Kurt Buckman and Dale Arbus in action.

THE TRIO’s

Nick Hendricks (Jason Bateman), executive @ Comnidyne Industries aiming for Vice President post

Dale Arbus (Charlie Day), dentist’s assistant

Kurt Buckman (Jason Sudeikis), accountant with Pellitt & Sons, chemical company

The VILLAIN’s

Dave Harken (Kevin Spacey), Nick psycho bos

Dr. Julia Harris (Jennifer Aniston), Dale meaneater bos

Bobby Pellitt (Colin Farrell), Kurt tool bos

You’ll laugh all the way on the trio plan to ‘eliminate’ their bosses from hell goes awful. Expect no twisted ending. All well end well.

p/s: Look for wet job, murder consultant and Gregory @ Nav Guide.

Garmin nüvi 1350 Check and Activate Prefered Map

2011-04-06T20:27:00.006+08:00

Q: How to check your map version and activate prefered map?

A: Touch Tools > Settings > Map
Touch Info to view all the loaded map and version.
Touch the box next to the map to activate or inactive the map.

RULES: If both Garmin City Navigator Singapore/Malaysia NT and Malsingmaps Malaysia/Singapore/Brunei NT are activated, Garmin City Navigator Singapore/Malaysia NT will be set as the default map for navigation.

Official Map Update for Garmin nüvi 1350

2011-04-05T17:23:00.021+08:00

REMARK: Please backup waypoints and route data by copying the GPX files in the Garmin storage into your computer disk.

1) Download the latest Garmin official updated map from: URL: http://www.garmin.com.sg/mapupdate/

2) Click 'Singapore/Malaysia' on 'Select the region for map update' 3) Click 'Malsingmaps Malaysia/Singapore/Brunei NT2011.10 for '1350 Series'

4) Click 'I agree and start the download' button 5) Enter serial number of nüvi 1350 into 'Serial Number:' column and click 'Submit' button. Copy/ save the code.

6) Poweroff Garmin. Connect the device to PC via mini-USB cable. The device will initialize into USB mode 7) Install the SgMyMal_2011.10_1350.exe. 8) Click Next 9) Select 'I accept the terms of the license agreement' > Next > 10) Paste the 'unlock code' from step 5 > Next > 11) Click 'Yes' 12) Installer updating files in nüvi 1350 devices

13) Click 'Finish'

14) Remove USB connection.

15) Restart the device.

Install Malaysia & ASEAN Free Maps (MFM) Map into Garmin nüvi 1350

2011-03-25T18:40:00.009+08:00

1) Download latest MFM map from:
URL: http://www.malfreemaps.com/index.php
Remark: Register for free to enable the thread; 'Free Public Downloads'.

2) Poweroff Garmin. Connect the device to PC via mini-USB cable. The device will initialize into USB mode

3) Install the MFM-Garmin-110321.exe. Select English > OK

Click Next >

Select 'I accept the agreement' > Next >

Use the default for Select Destination Location > Next >

Select Custom Polygons... > Next >

Click Install

Click Yes on 'Do you wish to create a gmapsupp.img?'

Click Generate Map

Click Yes on 'Proceed to generate gmapsupp.img with above options?'

Click Yes.

Select 'map' sub-folder on device in your pc. (Create if the folder not exist)

Click OK

Click Finish.

17) Remove USB connection.

18) Restart the device.

Garmin nüvi 1350

2011-03-25T13:25:00.009+08:00

WELCOME TO GARMIN FAMILY!

PC EXPO 2011. MVEC. 05 March 2011. RM1.00 Auction.

1st time I participate in super intensive bidding war and eventually I emerge as WINNER. New unit of Garmin nüvi 1350 for only RM428.00. RRP is RM545.00.

In The Box
• Garmin nüvi 1350 GPS Receiver
• Preloaded City Navigator Singapore/ Malaysia and MalSingmaps
• Vehicle suction cup mount
• Vehicle power cable
• Dashboard disc
• Quick start manual

COOL’s

• Widescreen – ultra-thin portable 4.3” display
• Lightweight – 161.6 g / 5.7 oz
• Junction View – real junction view guide to correct lane in complicated intersections

• Highway Mode – all highway info
• ecoRoute – navigation for fuel efficiency
• External memory slot – microSD (not included)

SUCX’s
• NO FM Transmitter
• NO Bluetooth
• NO Multimedia Player
• Box temperature above average ‘WARM’ when navigating
• Battery life up to 4 hours – should be more

Bottomline: Trusted navigator to guide you to destination

URL: http://www.garmin.com.sg/products/ontheroad/nuvi1350/

GONG XI FA CAI

2011-02-01T14:23:00.005+08:00

May the year of Rabbit 2011 bring luck, fortune and lot's of happiness to all the Chinese around the world!

GONG XI FA CAI!!!

TIPS # 6 - Nokia XM5800

2011-01-19T22:17:00.003+08:00

Q: How to activate the sensor to make the phone react at motion?

A: Go to Menu > Setting > Phone > Sensor Settings

TIPS # 5 - Nokia XM5800

2010-12-28T16:42:00.001+08:00

Tip: You don't need keys for gaming. You can now play games by tilting your 5800 to the desired direction. Go to Applications > RT GR and try it yourself.

TIPS # 4 - Nokia XM5800

2010-12-28T16:13:00.004+08:00

Q: How to set 4 of my best friends contacts permanently display on my Home Screen?

A: Set it up here:

Settings > Personal > Home screen > Home screen theme > Contacts bar.

The contacts can have an avatar and when selected will display your contact history such as messages and call with them.

Garmin Mobile XT on Nokia E72

2010-10-11T15:43:00.019+08:00

WARNING: Always perform backup on all the data on your mobile phone using Nokia PC Suite before attempt to install the software. The author will NOT be held responsibility under any circumstances.

1) Download the following softwares:

1.1 Garmin Mobile XT for Symbian S60 3rd Edition Ver. 5.00.50
URL: http://www.garmin.com/software/GarminMobileXTforSymbianS603rdEdition_50050.exe

1.2 Garmin Mobile XT Free Basemap Ver. 4.xx.xx
URL: http://www.garmin.com/software/GarminMobileXTFreeBasemap_4xxxx.exe

1.3 Garmin Mobile XT Support Files Ver. 4.xx.xx
URL: http://www.garmin.com/software/GarminMobileXTSupportFiles_4xxxx.exe

1.4 Garmin Mobile XT keygen v1.5 2008 (Use at your own risk)

1.5 MFM MFM-Garmin 101011 (11 Oct 2010)
URL: http://www.1gps.com.my/download/garmin.aspx

2) Connect the phone to PC via USB cable. Select 'Mass storage' Mode.

3) From PC, install in the following sequence:
3.1 Garmin Mobile XT for Symbian S60 3rd Edition
3.2 Garmin Mobile XT Free Basemap
3.3 Garmin Mobile XT Support Files

4) Double click on 'GarminMobileXTforSymbianS603rdEdition_50050.exe'.

Click 'Setup'

Select the hand phone Removable Drive, than click Install; i.e: 'Removable Drive F:'

Click 'Done'

5) Double click on 'GarminMobileXTFreeBasemap_4xxxx.exe'.

Click 'Setup'.

Select the hand phone Removable Drive, than click Install.
Click Done

6) Double click on 'GarminMobileXTSupportFiles_4xxxx.exe'.

Click 'Setup'.
Select the hand phone Removable Drive, than click Install.
Files copying in progress...

Click Done

7) Remove USB connection. Do NOT click on 'LAUNCH' Garmin Mobile if prompted.

8) Launch Garmin Mobile XT from the handphone. Make sure the phone USB cable is dismantle from your PC.

9) For 1st time access, select the following (use jog left or right):

Text Language: English > Next
Voice language: English > Next
Units: Metric > Next
Online Access: Disabled > OK
Select ‘I Agree’

10) Choose 'Connect to A garmin GPS' > Click 'Cancel'.

11) Select Tools > Settings > About. Write down the Card ID.

12) Exit Garmin Mobile XT application.

13) Generate unlock code using Garmin Unlock Generator v1.3. Enter the previous copy Card ID in the 'Enter your Unit ID here:' field. Click top 'Generate' button.

14) Copy the unlock code on 'Your GM XT device unlock code:' field and paste into notepad. Save as sw.unl. Choose All Files option for Save as type:.

15) Copy sw.unl into Garmin folder on handphone in 'Mass storage' Mode.

16) Install the MFM-Garmin-101011.exe.

Select English > OK
Click Next >
Select 'I accept the agreement' > Next >
Use the default for Select Destination Location > Next >
Select Custom Polygons... > Next >
Click Install
Installing...
Click Yes on 'Do you wish to create a gmapsupp.img?'
Click Generate Map
Click Yes on 'Proceed to generate gmapsupp.img with above options?'

Click Yes. Select Garmin folder on handphone

Click OK

Click Finish.

REMARK: Make sure the file gmapsupp.img is stored in handphone Garmin folder.

17) Remove USB connection. Do NOT click on 'LAUNCH' Garmin Mobile if prompted.

18) Re-launch Garmin Mobile XT. Click Tools > Settings > System > Remote GPS > Use Attached /Built-in GPS. Click Enable > Done.

19) Your Garmin Mobile XT is successfully installed.

TIPS # 3 - Nokia XM5800

2010-08-27T17:54:00.003+08:00

Q: How to choose text input method?

A: Tap on the keyboard icon while writing to switch between:
- 'Handwriting'
- 'Mini QWERTY keyboard'
- 'Alphanumeric keypad'

TIPS # 2 - Nokia XM5800

2010-06-28T13:49:00.005+08:00

Tip: Hold on to your contacts and calendar. Store them from your current Nokia and sync to your new one. Go to http://www.ovi.mobi/

TIPS # 1 - Nokia XM5800

2010-05-07T20:32:00.006+08:00

Q: Need to find an address or a special location?

A: Use Maps! To zoom in or out on the map, use the pen and tap on the '+' and '-' buttons on the display.

Update Phone Firmware Directly on Nokia XpressMusic 5800

2010-02-23T18:56:00.006+08:00

WARNING: Before perform firmware update, always perform phone backup! The author will NOT be held responsibility under any circumstances.

1. PRE-CHECK LIST

1.1) Make sure the phone battery is fully charged. On my case, my phone battery left with 4 bars after the update from full bar before the updates.

1.2) Remove the phone SIM and memory card.

1.3) On the 'Wireless LAN' connection to download the installer.

2. UPDATE!

2.1) Press the 'Keypad Dialler' icon.

2.2) Enter *#0000#.

Software version
V 21.0.025

2.3) Select 'Options' and then 'Check For Updates'.

2.4) Click 'Yes' on 'Connection to Internet needed...'

2.5) Click 'Accept'.

Name:

SW update v.40.0.005

2.6) Press 'Now' on 'Software update downloaded from Nokia. Install now?'

2.7) Press 'Accept' on 'Backup of phone content is recommended...'

2.8) Press 'Accept' on 'Phone may not be used during update,...'

2.9) Phone will be restart. Updating status bar will be displayed. Wait till finish. DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE PHONE. Once update done, the phone will be restart.

2.10) Press 'OK' on 'Use English'.

2.11) Wait for message 'update complete'. Press 'OK'

3. POST UPDATE!

3.1) Turn off the phone.

3.2) Insert the phone SIM and memory card.

3.3) Power up the phone.

3.4) Repeat steps 2.1 and 2.2

3.5) Notice the 'Software version' reflect to the updated version.

Software version
V 40.0.005

Gong Hei Fatt Choi

2010-02-12T12:18:00.004+08:00

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all Chinese around the world a very Joyous and Prosperous Chinese New Year!

GONG HEI FATT CHOI!!!

FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour - Malaysia Leg

2010-02-05T19:35:00.006+08:00

Treats for die-hard soccer fanz…

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the international governing body of football. In 1928, the FIFA president Jules Rimet decided to stage an international football tournament. The inaugural edition, 1st time held in Uruguay in 1930, was contested as a final tournament as only 13 teams invited by the organization. Since then, the FIFA World Cup has evolved into current 32-team final tournament preceded by a two-year qualifying process, involving almost 200 teams from all over the world. Click here for details.

Thanks to Astrolife, I had an lifetime opportunity to view the authentic FIFA trophy with my bare eyes in MidValley, Kuala Lumpur on 29 Jan 2010.

The World Cup Trophy Tour (WCTT) is set to bring excitement to thousands of fans across the globe ahead of the games in South Africa through an unprecedented nine-month journey to 89 cities across 86 nations.

Toyota: What to Do When Accelerator Pedal Stuck?

2010-02-03T18:04:00.008+08:00

Did you owned any Toyota car on the list below?

Certain 2009-2010 RAV4

Certain 2009-2010 Corolla/ Altis

2009-2010 Matrix

2005-2010 Avalon

Certain 2007-2010 Camry

Certain 2010 Highlander

2007-2010 Tundra

2008-2010 Sequoia

If yes, no need to freak out. Early January, Toyota in USA, Europe and China, had been issued massive safety recall on 8 affected models as listed above due to accelerator pedals stuck while driving. For details, please read here.

On their official website, Toyota had issue recommendations on what to do should the problem arise while driving. Excerpt from the official FAQ as below:

Each circumstance may vary, and drivers must use their best judgment, but Toyota recommends taking one of the following actions:

1. If you need to stop immediately, the vehicle can be controlled by stepping on the brake pedal with both feet using firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brake pedal as it will deplete the vacuum utilized for the power brake assist.

2. Shift the transmission gear selector to the Neutral (N) position and use the brakes to make a controlled stop at the side of the road and turn off the engine.

3. If unable to put the vehicle in Neutral, turn the engine OFF. This will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost.

4. If the vehicle is equipped with an Engine Start/Stop button, firmly and steadily push the button for at least three seconds to turn off the engine. Do NOT tap the Engine Start/Stop button.

5. If the vehicle is equipped with a conventional key-ignition, turn the ignition key to the ACC position to turn off the engine. Do NOT remove the key from the ignition as this will lock the steering wheel.

For more information, please read here.

My Valentine’s Day

2010-01-20T19:52:00.011+08:00

Gee~ I cross my finger hoping my wife will skip reading this entry~ Else I’ll in deep trouble!!!

1. THE LUCKY ONE

Jennifer Garner

2. ITENARY

2.1 Morning, 14 Feb

Hot air balloon ride witnessing the sunrise accompany by my yummy self made breakfast served in the mid air. Let’s see, what I had in my mind~. Toast with Butter, Croissant, Smoked Bacon, double fried egg, slices of Strawberry and of coz a cup of coffee.

With little feeling of movement as we gently drift with the calmest wind. Will prepare a bucket of rose petals, let the wind slowly blow the petals into the sky.

2.2 Lunch, 14 Feb

Picnic lunch on top of hill. We’ll hike to the top of the mountain. Once on the peak, with spectacular panoramic views from highest elevations, we’ll have salad lunch. A perfect companion, beer and cheese fondue for appetizer.

2.3 Afternoon, 14 Feb

After a tired hiking session, it’s time to relax, spa treatment time. When we arrived at spa center, she’ll greeted with a box of chocolate covered by rose. We’ll start with a relaxing bubble bath.

Next, it’s time for masseur to work out on all knots and sore spots. This will follow by facial treatment directly after the massage. And we’ll end the session with manicure and pedicures at nail salons.

2.4 Dinner, 14 Feb

Romantic cruises to end the memorable Valentine experience. The cruise will set sail by 6 p.m. to spectator the sunsets on the horizons. We’ll have Wagyu Rib Eye steak for two. Great taste with the texture of foie gras accompany by a bottle of champagne. mmm...

After the meal, we’ll dance under the starlight, in cooler temperatures, and lower humidity. Time flies fast and it's time for a goodbye kiss.

Wait... Did I forget something? C'mon, where the flower? Don;t worry, Tulip save the day.

Disclaimer: Dear~ This post is fictional, solely to join the Nuffnag premiere screening of Valentine’s Day. Don’t be upset, OK?

Why I Like It Longer

2010-01-18T19:39:00.003+08:00

The 'Panjang' Story

1 Foreword

This story happens back in my secondary school days. It’s part of my sweet school day memories. Every time, when it flashes in my mind, I couldn’t control myself from not laughing.

OK, let me introduced the ‘hero’ of this story. Man (not his real name) is the tallest yet skinniest student in our class. Guess what is his nickname? BINGO~ Panjang. Haiya~ Another typical story about tall people. What to shout for? You’re wrong if you think he is famous for his ‘panjangness’. Instead, it’s his math that make him popular.

2 Famous Dialogue

Teacher: Man, mentang-mentang badan tu panjang, tapi hanya tahu kira 1 hingga 20 sahaja. Apa kau nak jadi bila dewasa?
M: Konduktor bus mini.

Translation:
Teacher: Man, although you’re tall but you only can count 1 to 20 only. What is your ambition?
M: Bus mini conductor

3. Dream Come True

In the 90’s, bus mini is famous for it’s driver notorious driving skills. I didn’t meet Man anymore after we graduate from secondary school. However, from others mouth, finally he fulfilling his childhood dream to become bus mini ticket conductor.

4. Moral

So moral of the story, make sure you know what you wish for, If you dream for longer phone, than LG Chocolate BL40 is here to fulfill your dream. Introducing...

大日子 woohoo! aka Tiger woohoo!

2010-01-15T13:50:00.014+08:00

UPDATE: Woohoo! grossed over RM4mil within 9 weeks in 38 cinemas nationwide

UPDATE: RM700K ticket sales in 4 days at 35 cinema nationwide. Great job. WooHoo!!!

GONG XI! GONG XI!

1. INTRO

NO! This is not a movie about ‘naughty’ Tiger Woods. It’s a comedy set in the world of Tiger dance (woohoo), in small village of Beserah, Kuantan. I bet everyone come across Lion or Dragon dance before. Tiger dance? Are you kidding?

In conjunction with the incoming year of Tiger on Chinese Lunar calendar, Astro and MY FM are proudly present the 1st 100% locally produced Chinese movie will screen from 14 January 2009 onwards at cinema nationwide.

I managed to attend the exclusive premier of the movie on 11/01/10 (auspicious date I guess?) at Cathay Cineplex, e@curve. The show scheduled to start at 9:00pm, 1st delayed to 9:30pm, at last start about 10pm. I would say the wait is worth it. This is definitely the best movie of ever produced by Malaysian so far… AND IS AWESOME!!! It’s the 1st ever local Chinese movie that I watch in cinema!

2. STORYLINE

Directed by Chiu Keng Guan, the movie boasts an impressive lineup of artistes such as Jack Lim, Gan Jiang Han, Royce Tan, Bernard Hiew, Jason Yeoh, Gan Mei Yan, Chen Keat Yoke, just to name few which proved in fact there are lots of talented artistes around even for the 1st timer.

The movie revolves around five different personality (must be male and born in the year of Tiger, ~so coincidence) peoples who are destined together to mastered and perform tiger dance once in every 60 years in Kampung Beserah.

3. HIDDEN VALUES

The plot emphasize on local lifestyle, incorporated with social, family and cultural values in humorous way. The movie also portrays some of the Malaysian darker side of life:

Difficulty live in metropolitan city for lower income group

Con artist at large targeted ordinary folk fortune by taking advantage of Malaysian most visible weakness, SYMPATHY!

Culture and tradition that are in great danger of fading away due to little or no interest from the youngster

I give it a 4/5 start for this movie~ A MUST WATCH MOVIE!!! And the Tiger cloth doll very cute 2!!!

4. LINK

Facebook Fan Page

Official Movie Site

Blog Site

5. Memorabilia

Premier Pass

Life's Good With DaVinci the Genius

2010-01-14T20:11:00.031+08:00

What do they had in common?

Vitruvian Man

Flying Machine

Machine Gun

More tips, perhaps the picture below able to shed the answer:

Mona Lisa

Yes, all the above are the legendary masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci, simply The Genius.

I The Life

Born as Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci on 15 April 1452, in the small town of Vinci, in Tuscany, near Florence. Leonardo had no surname; "da Vinci" means "from Vinci". His full name literary translated as “Leonardo, son of Messer Piero from Vinci."

He is better known to the world as Leonardo da Vinci, the painter, sculptor, surgeon, geologist, mathematician, astronomer, inventor, engineer, architect, musician to name a few. He left behind great legacy that remain as the most fascinating icon in the history of both renaissance and modern world.

II The Exhibition

Direct from Italy, this world acclaimed exhibition from the Il Genio de Leonardo da Vinci Museo brings to life The Genius; Leonardo’s legacy to our lovely soil for the first time ever. Most proudly, the 1st in South-East Asia as well. Among the exhibits are original machine inventions created by modern day artisans in Italy, accompanied by high quality reproductions.

The exhibition will cover a period of time from 01/10/09 till 17/01/10 in National Science Centre, Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. Visiting hours is 9am to 6pm, open daily including weekend and public holiday. Further information of the exhibition can be found HERE.

I myself as die-hard fan was very eager to see the exhibition. Thank’s to LG, I won pair of ticket back in December 09 in the “DaVinci The Genius Rewarding Blogger Contest” to visit the much acclaim exhibition.

Since young, I’m fascinating by the enigmatic smile of Mona Lisa. I had to wait for another month before I was able to visit the exhibition on 10/01/10 (auspicious date, lol). Coincidently, my princess was born during the period and I’m ‘force’ to wait for my wife confinement period over so we can ‘date’ to the exhibition.

As I can't afford paid trip to Louvre to witness Mona Lisa or to Florence, birthplace of the genius, this is an opportunity to good to be missed. And here I’m, witnessing some of the great masterpieces of a much acclaim genius. In front of my bare eyes, I browse through some of his remarkable works, inventions, ideas and drawings.

III Inside the Hall

The time is 15:37 and now I’m standing in front of the entrance, waiting in front of me are the masterpieces by a genius. It is the greatest shot of adrenaline with hopes fly high to witness the rare exhibit. Almost feel like I could fly without wing.

III (a) Timeline (1452 - 1519)

The exhibitor definitely strives to be top class in their league. The exhibits arrange neatly according to the themes in long shape forming ‘easy to find exit’ maze.

From the entrance, you’ll be greet by the introduction of Leonardo da Vinci, on video. Also, on the wall are the events that associated to The Genius in the timeline between 1452 – 1519. Also on the display is the handwritten manuscript by The Genius well preserved till today. On the left hand side wall, you’ll noticed a large drawing suppose to be the city of Florence during the era.

III (b) Flying Machine

This section showcase the great dream of Leonardo to fly freely like a bird. Here, we’ll witness different prototype of flying machine, which resemble our modern helicopter. He even design an parachute, WOW!

III (c) Mechanical

Mechanical engineering also part of Leonardo portfolio. We will witness some of his creativity of bearing to reduce friction. The best part is we allow to had hand-on on some of the exhibits. Definitely a precious moment.

III (d) Anatomy and Musician

With the fascination on the beauty of human body, Leonardo said to discreet more than 30 man and lady to draw out most completed drawing of human anatomy including wrinkles and deformities.

He also showcase his talent in music with the creation of mobile piano and drum. That’s AWESOME!

III (e) Mona Lisa aka La Gioconda

Here is the climax of the exhibition, the new inclusive revealing Secrets of Mona Lisa exhibit directly from Louvre, Paris. The original Mona Lisa painting was a French national treasure and could not be brought out of the country.

So, to feast Malaysian audience eyes is the findings by French scientist, Prof Pascal Cotte on the original painting. The Genius commissioned to paint the portrait, which he started in 1503, and completed shortly before he died in 1519.

Prof Cotte under the permission of Louvre Museum had capture 13 photos of Mona Lisa with his invention of 240 million mega pixel multispectral camera. Now that I call GODLIKE! LG should hire this guy.

Under the lense of his magnificent camera, he able to layers out the Mona Lisa completed masterpiece. The legendary portrait that survive from acid and stone attack, come with 25 secret revelations.

FACT: The white sky of the background of the masterpiece is layer using Lapis Lazurdi stone that cost a whooping $20,000/ kg, more expensive than Gold!

III (f) Painter, Domestic Machinery

Every section come with more surprises. Never expect in the 15th century, The Genius already design bicycle similar to our modern one. The most outstanding exhibits here is the renaissance art by The Genius. Also in place is the model of ideal city, modeled after plague strike Milan in 1484.

Also in place is a mini theater, narrated the story of The Genius from arts to military.

III (g) Hydraulics and Aquatic Machinery

WATCH UP! Here are the replicas of The Genius submarine, lifebuoy and SCUBA diving suit. Gosh~ I kept wonder how on earth the idea come to built diving suit with 2 stick of bamboo for breathing. GENIUS!

Don’t put a full stop yet. An arched bridge is constructed for traveling armies out of rope and easily found logs. You even can try yourself to built one here.

III (h) Military Engineering

I’m amused at Leonardo's ability to formulated mass destruction mechanical. He disclosed concrete architectural and mechanical elements that could be combined into ever more exotic and sophisticated creations. Some of the masterpiece includes Canon, Military Tank and even Machine Gun.

The anti climax is the unfinished work of Batte of Anghiari which he only managed to partial completed before his departure from this world.

IV Learning Curve

This exhibition definitely get the my mind running, marvel at the variety, complexity and creativeness of The Genius imagination. As an event that marries the intellectually stimulating with the just plain fun, the Da Vinci — The Genius exhibition is a triumph.

The exhibitions are entertaining, fun, educational, often interactive and family-orientated in all in one package. NEXT time, it’ll will be my family MUST visit event shall they plan to drop by in future.

V Memorabilia

Ticket Stub ~Notice the LG logo at the bottom~

Leaflet

Merchandise Catalog

Program Book for RM29.90 ~value for $

OpenDNS - Answer to 'Filtered' Streamyx DNS

2009-08-06T15:21:00.006+08:00

UPDATE: The Open Source DNS currently filtered by Malaysian ISP. Too bad.

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had issue directive to all local ISPs to block Malaysian Internet surfers from accessing certain websites. To archieve this goal, Streamyx is using the old DNS trick to do the blocking or filtering or whatever terms you prefer to name it.

While I acknowledge the intention for the filtering are for good; there are some porn sites in the list, but at the same time they also blocked some blogger site which what they did was to express their freedom of cyberworld in their own way.

Unfortunately, this DNS trick of blocking had loopholes. The answer to bypass the filtering are using either Open Source DNS server or HTTP/CGI base proxy.

The easiest and best approach is to change your DNS from using Streamyx 202.188.1.5 and 202.188.0.133 to use Open Source DNS server.

Mark down this 2 magic number:
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

You can surf most of the blocked websites smoothly. This is the easiest and best way because you only need to do it once in one condition the Open Source DNS server is not block by Malaysian ISP.

All the details steps to configure the Open Source DNS Server can be found here:

https://www.opendns.com/start/computer/

Once done, shout 'Yeah Baby' and continue your web surfing.

Talking Dictionary on Nokia XpressMusic 5800

2009-07-22T14:58:00.007+08:00

WARNING: Always perform backup on all the data on your mobile phone using Nokia PC Suite before attempt to install the software. The author will NOT be held responsibility under any circumstances.

1) Download Talking Dictionary 1.1.5 apps from: http://nds1.nokia.com/files/support/china/phones/software/TalkingDict.zip.

2) Unzip the 'TalkingDict.zip' file into PC local harddisk.

3) Connect the phone to PC via USB cable. Select 'Mass storage' Mode.

4) Copy 'TalkingDictionary_S60_SA_signed.sis' to phone memory card 'Root'; i.e; E:\.

5) Copy 'TalkingDictionary' sub-folder under 'Data' to E:\Data.

6) Copy all content of 'apps' sub-folder under 'private\10003a3f\import\' to 'E:\private\10003a3f\import\apps'.

7) Copy all content of '10202dce' sub-folder under 'private' to E:\private\10202dce'.

8) Copy '20003b40' sub-folder under 'private' to 'E:\private'.

9) Copy all content of 'apps' sub-folder under 'resources' to 'E:\resources\apps'.

10) Copy all content of 'help' sub-folder under 'resources' to 'E:\resources\help'.

11) Copy all content of 'bin' sub-folder under 'sys' to 'E:\sys\bin'.

12) Remove USB connection.

13) Launch Apps. > File Mgr. > E: Memory card from phone. Click 'TalkingDictionary_S60_SA_signed.sis'. Click OK when ask to Install:.

14) Click OK when ask to replace.

15) Select 'English (UK)' on Select language:. Follow instruction on screen.

Garmin Mobile XT on Nokia XpressMusic 5800

2009-07-07T17:31:00.013+08:00

WARNING: Always perform backup on all the data on your mobile phone using Nokia PC Suite before attempt to install the software. The author will NOT be held responsibility under any circumstances.

1) Download the following softwares:

1.1 Garmin Mobile XT for Symbian S60 3rd Edition Ver. 5.00.50
URL: http://www.garmin.com/software/GarminMobileXTforSymbianS603rdEdition_50050.exe

1.2 Garmin Mobile XT Free Basemap Ver. 4.xx.xx
URL: http://www.garmin.com/software/GarminMobileXTFreeBasemap_4xxxx.exe

1.3 Garmin Mobile XT Support Files Ver. 4.xx.xx
URL: http://www.garmin.com/software/GarminMobileXTSupportFiles_4xxxx.exe

1.4 Garmin Mobile XT keygen v1.5 2008 (Use at your own risk)

1.5 MFM v1.65 (06 Jul 2009)
URL: http://www.malfreemaps.net/MFMv165.exe

2) Connect the phone to PC via USB cable. Select 'Mass storage' Mode.

3) From PC, install in the following sequence:
3.1 Garmin Mobile XT for Symbian S60 3rd Edition
3.2 Garmin Mobile XT Free Basemap
3.3 Garmin Mobile XT Support Files

4) Double click on 'GarminMobileXTforSymbianS603rdEdition_50050.exe'. Click 'Setup'. Select the hand phone Removable Drive, than click Install. In my example the software detected my handphone as (Removable Drive E:\. Once done, click Exit. Same steps goes to Free Basemap and Support Files installation.

5) Remove USB connection. Do NOT click on 'LAUNCH' Garmin Mobile if prompted.

6) Launch Garmin Mobile XT from the handphone. Make sure the phone USB cable is dismantle from your PC.

7) For 1st time access, select the desire language, than select Tools > Settings > About. Write down the Card ID.

8) Generate unlock code using Garmin Mobile XT keygen v1.5 2008. Enter the previous copy Card ID in the Unit ID field. Click Generate.

9) Copy the unlock code and paste into notepad. Save as sw.unl. Choose All Files option for Save as type:.

10) Copy sw.unl into Garmin folder on handphone in 'Mass storage' Mode.

11) Install the MFMv165.exe. Click Next > select 'I accept the agreement > Next > Use the default for Select Destination Location > Next. Select Original Roads ... Next. Click Install. When pop-up message Do you wish to create a gmapsupp.img? Yes. Click Generate Map. Click Yes on Proceed to generate gmapsupp.img with above options?. Click Yes on MFM gmapsupp.img has been created. So you want...? Click OK on Process completed... Click Finish. Make sure the file gmapsupp.img is stored in handphone Garmin folder.

12) Re-launch Garmin. Click Tools > Settings > System > Remote GPS > Use Attached /Built-in GPS.

13) Your Garmin Mobile XT is successfully installed.

Transformers at PETRONAS Station

2009-06-02T13:46:00.017+08:00

Get exclusive Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen merchandise at participating PETRONAS Stations nationwide.

With a minimum purchase of RM30 of PETRONAS fuel (petrol/diesel) or RM15 worth of Kedai Mesra items (excluding purchase of “Touch N Go” reload and/or any purchases by way of “E-Pay”) in a single receipt via cash, PETRONAS “co-brand” credit card, any other credit card, debit card, and PETRONAS SmartPay card at any participating PETRONAS stations within the Promotion Period.

PETRONAS customers are entitled to purchase any of “Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen” Merchandise Items as per the following:

Merchandise Items
Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen T-Shirt (Adults)
Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen T-Shirt (Kids/Teenager)
Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen Cap
Price: RM9.90/ each

Merchandise Items
Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen Figurine (toy)
Price: RM15.90/ each

For details, please visit:

http://www.mymesra.com.my/index.php?ch=mm_priv_promo&pg=mm_priv_promo_promo&ac=118