It seems that this country has not much to offer lately. So there is nothing much to comment about. Except for 2 things.
#1. The police station in Chow Kit has many reasons for being moved. First it was to protect the police from unhealthy elements. Now according to Syed Hamid Albar it is because the owner wants the building back. How interesting. How many more original excuses can we hear from this Home Minister of ours?
***
#2. RPK is out of ISA detention. It seems that he has a massive following. When I watched the night news, the camera showed hordes of people massing around him. With such a large fan base, we now await further revelations from him as he exposes more misdeeds of the current government. Hopefully he doesn't disappoint his fans, because we want the present government to change its tack, or at least, be kicked out and be replaced with Pakatan.
Friday, 7 November 2008
Thursday, 6 November 2008
the attractions of Sunway Pyramid
I wonder why all of us students love to go to Sunway Pyramid so much. It makes the mind boggle. Because somehow, we aren't bored of the place and entertainments. Granted, each time you visit the place, the cinemas have different shows on. But that can't be the only good attraction. I know why I keep going there, it's because I go there to eat, then I visit the CC across the road with my gaming buddies. But it's a lot different with my classmates, we go there, catch a movie, then we stroll around aimlessly. Sometimes ice-skating is on the list, but rarely do we skate.
Some people I've asked suggest that the management has done a good job of pulling in the student crowd to Pyramid. I think they might be right.
But I hope we're going to MidValley after Spec Maths next Friday. It's kinda boring, only going to Pyramid to celebrate the end of exams. Finals deserves a different place. Maybe Times Square, or MidValley. Besides, I'm looking for more new books. MPH in Pyramid is too small, hopefully MPH in MidValley has the stuff I want.
Some people I've asked suggest that the management has done a good job of pulling in the student crowd to Pyramid. I think they might be right.
But I hope we're going to MidValley after Spec Maths next Friday. It's kinda boring, only going to Pyramid to celebrate the end of exams. Finals deserves a different place. Maybe Times Square, or MidValley. Besides, I'm looking for more new books. MPH in Pyramid is too small, hopefully MPH in MidValley has the stuff I want.
Wednesday, 5 November 2008
the Malay problem [not dilemma]
Some quarters will never give up their rights to be stupid. First we had the young Malay graduates who didn't like one Gerakan VP's words because those words were "historically true, but hurt us much". Then now we have the accountant who's trying to block the Penang state government from putting up those multilingual road signs. Apparently it "was against Article 152 of the Federal Constitution, which made it clear that the Malay language was the country’s national language." This blatant abuse of the law is becoming more and more common among our citizens.
We non-Malays can also take some people to court for what they have said:
#1. Ahmad Ismail for calling us pendatang [most famous case]
#2. all those fellows who kiss the keris and call for Chinese blood
Actually these fellows should have been ISA-ed a long time ago. But these are not the only offenders. It will take a long time to find the rest of the culprits. Sad for us then.
We non-Malays can also take some people to court for what they have said:
#1. Ahmad Ismail for calling us pendatang [most famous case]
#2. all those fellows who kiss the keris and call for Chinese blood
Actually these fellows should have been ISA-ed a long time ago. But these are not the only offenders. It will take a long time to find the rest of the culprits. Sad for us then.
Monday, 3 November 2008
views of a slacker during the exams
I will not be commenting too much on the ongoing SAM '08 finals, since any views published now will be biased. Rather, the ongoing fiascoes in the country seem to be more interesting to discuss. So, here goes.
The PAC has cleared the government of any wrongdoing in the Eurocopter deal. I wonder whether the ACA will come out with a similar report. If they do, there are 2 distinct possibilities, one of which is the truth:
#1. The present government is squeaky clean. All the ministers involved in the decision are not at fault for making the [expensive] decision.
OR
#2. Someone very high up instructed the PAC to report that nothing was amiss.
I can tell you that any thinking Malaysian will know which is the truth.
***
Recently some people did a survey of our school children to find out whether they support teaching Science and Maths in English. From what I read, I am inclined to suggest to the Education Minister to continue the program. There is no use going back on the decision, especially if it only benefits him politically. Unfortunately, our people are disunited. Some Chinese quarters want mother tongue [Chinese], most Malays would like it to be in Malay [for unity purposes they say] and some Indians would like it to be in Tamil. So there is no win-win situation. Unless we continue teaching Maths and Science in English, there will NEVER be a win-win situation.
Ok, now back to studying Physics. Must stop ranting on about this [unstable] country. The only thing to thank God is that we are not Zimbabwe.
-There are 2 things in life that are infinite: the universe and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe.- [slightly paraphrased, Einstein]
The PAC has cleared the government of any wrongdoing in the Eurocopter deal. I wonder whether the ACA will come out with a similar report. If they do, there are 2 distinct possibilities, one of which is the truth:
#1. The present government is squeaky clean. All the ministers involved in the decision are not at fault for making the [expensive] decision.
OR
#2. Someone very high up instructed the PAC to report that nothing was amiss.
I can tell you that any thinking Malaysian will know which is the truth.
***
Recently some people did a survey of our school children to find out whether they support teaching Science and Maths in English. From what I read, I am inclined to suggest to the Education Minister to continue the program. There is no use going back on the decision, especially if it only benefits him politically. Unfortunately, our people are disunited. Some Chinese quarters want mother tongue [Chinese], most Malays would like it to be in Malay [for unity purposes they say] and some Indians would like it to be in Tamil. So there is no win-win situation. Unless we continue teaching Maths and Science in English, there will NEVER be a win-win situation.
Ok, now back to studying Physics. Must stop ranting on about this [unstable] country. The only thing to thank God is that we are not Zimbabwe.
-There are 2 things in life that are infinite: the universe and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe.- [slightly paraphrased, Einstein]
Friday, 31 October 2008
Books, books and more books...
Went to Popular Sunway today to try and find this book.
For some reason, even though the book was supposed to have been released 2 months ago, the bookstore didn't have it in stock. What a royal pain in the arse. So I asked the salespeople there.
"Where can I get this book ah?"
-salesperson checks computer-
"Popular Klang."
"If I order how long will it take to come?"
"Aaaa.... about 1 month."
Well, at least it wasn't as bad as Tim's predicament with Percy Jackson. They only sent me to Klang. MPH sent Tim to Cheras, and as if that wasn't far enough, Kinta Parade as well. LOL.
Oh well, till the stock arrives, I'll have to make do with my schoolbooks and Jeffrey Archer.
Wednesday, 29 October 2008
perpetually slacking
What do you do when the exams are only 5 days away and nothing much has been done?
Simple: do more studying. But what if there IS nothing else to study? What if there IS nothing more to do?
Even simpler: slack.
So that's what I seem to be doing now. LOLOLOLLOL.
Except that I am busy. Tomorrow I need to teach maths. The day after is majlis perpisahan at Catholic High, so I shall go to see and take part in the "merriment". Then after that I have an appointment to visit Matthew for a study trip to his house. Technically, this is NOT slacking.
But I seem to be doing nothing much at home either. Either I am DotA-ing, or else RO-ing, or else doing physics past year, or else spec maths past year, or else... nothing else.
I'm just bored. Every time a major exam draws near, I find that I get too bored too easily.
How damn sad. Someone help me from this chasm of depression please.
Can't wait for November 21st. At least it will be sweet release, pure heaven.
Simple: do more studying. But what if there IS nothing else to study? What if there IS nothing more to do?
Even simpler: slack.
So that's what I seem to be doing now. LOLOLOLLOL.
Except that I am busy. Tomorrow I need to teach maths. The day after is majlis perpisahan at Catholic High, so I shall go to see and take part in the "merriment". Then after that I have an appointment to visit Matthew for a study trip to his house. Technically, this is NOT slacking.
But I seem to be doing nothing much at home either. Either I am DotA-ing, or else RO-ing, or else doing physics past year, or else spec maths past year, or else... nothing else.
I'm just bored. Every time a major exam draws near, I find that I get too bored too easily.
How damn sad. Someone help me from this chasm of depression please.
Can't wait for November 21st. At least it will be sweet release, pure heaven.
Thursday, 23 October 2008
two things plaguing me now
#1. Music
#2. Social contract
Lets look at #1 first. Somehow, some psychologists have tied musical influence to creativity and better academic performance. I beg to differ. Does it really mean that if you learn to play the piano you will be inclined to better performance? I really have to disagree on that. Although my classmates will disagree with me, I think most of the ability comes from innate ability, then perseverance.
A second question I have is somewhat simpler. Why is the piano the favoured instrument for most music learners? Why not drums or guitar, especially when you take into account the cost of a piano compared to a guitar or drum set? It doesn't really make sense to me.
Now to the social contract. This is actually a very complicated issue, made worse by the government's various interpretation of the said contract. It is known that the initial contract said that the Chinese and Indians would be given citizenship in M'sia, but that they must respect the Malay special rights. The crux of the problem is that this is enshrined in the Constitution, and most of the younger generation live in bliss ignorance of any contract. So we wouldn't know if the government decided to amend the Constitution. Besides, the social contract should be renegotiated. Times have changed a lot since the 60's.
To those people who dislike historical facts, are we going to consider all history to be seditious? Because the fact remains that the same event will give one party happiness and another party will be unhappy. Are we going to deny our younger generation the right to know the truth? It doesn't make any sense.
Quote: The truth hurts, doesn't it?
#2. Social contract
Lets look at #1 first. Somehow, some psychologists have tied musical influence to creativity and better academic performance. I beg to differ. Does it really mean that if you learn to play the piano you will be inclined to better performance? I really have to disagree on that. Although my classmates will disagree with me, I think most of the ability comes from innate ability, then perseverance.
A second question I have is somewhat simpler. Why is the piano the favoured instrument for most music learners? Why not drums or guitar, especially when you take into account the cost of a piano compared to a guitar or drum set? It doesn't really make sense to me.
Now to the social contract. This is actually a very complicated issue, made worse by the government's various interpretation of the said contract. It is known that the initial contract said that the Chinese and Indians would be given citizenship in M'sia, but that they must respect the Malay special rights. The crux of the problem is that this is enshrined in the Constitution, and most of the younger generation live in bliss ignorance of any contract. So we wouldn't know if the government decided to amend the Constitution. Besides, the social contract should be renegotiated. Times have changed a lot since the 60's.
To those people who dislike historical facts, are we going to consider all history to be seditious? Because the fact remains that the same event will give one party happiness and another party will be unhappy. Are we going to deny our younger generation the right to know the truth? It doesn't make any sense.
Quote: The truth hurts, doesn't it?
Sunday, 19 October 2008
On the M'sian education system
I was reading the morning papers when I came across this report on Moral. So, here are my views on the report.
#1. Moral is not a useless subject. Right now the debate is about Moral exams and the painfully rigid marking scheme. I, for one, suggest that the marking scheme be revised completely. Stifling creativity is one thing our education system is famous for. And secondly, the exam style HAS to be revamped. I mean, you can't ask subjective [personal view] questions in an objective [syllabus based] exam. Marks won't be awarded based on the creativity of the answer, rather marks will be awarded based on the accuracy of the answer in relation to the syllabus. Thus the familiar words come to echo and haunt us: Correct answer, but not in the syllabus.
#2. Who ever heard of memorising values to prove your moral worth to society? I agree with one of the students interviewed in the report. Quote [slightly paraphrased]: Some of my friends who are better behaved didn't do as well as me in the Moral exam. The major problem with the Moral exams is that again, subjective questions are expected to be answered with objective answers.
#3. Datuk, please be sure that your facts are accurate. It is comforting to know that students are only required to know keywords. But what happened between the top and the markers at the bottom? Has the message been altered in transmission? Because I clearly remember my Moral teacher reminding us to memorise value definitions word for word.
There is no substitute for Moral as a subject, only a substitute in the teaching of the subject and the exam system for the subject.
While on the topic of education still, I think History is another subject with the same problems as Moral, namely the problem of asking subjective questions and expecting objective answers in return. For example:
Question: Imagine you are a sultan of a 18th century Malay state. Your kingdom is about to be colonised by the British. What will you do?
My answer: Let them come in and take over, then learn from them, then throw them out eventually.
Correct textbook answer: Use force of weapons to repulse the British.
So, this tells us that martyrdom is a way of life of the Malays. Referring to the textbooks again, every Malay state under British rule has had its fair share of rebels. All of them died in the end. So, martyrdom IS the way of life of the Malays. How bloody sad, that we have martyrs as our role models. No wonder most of us look to Anwar or RPK to free us, rather than stick with the ruling coalition of BN.
#1. Moral is not a useless subject. Right now the debate is about Moral exams and the painfully rigid marking scheme. I, for one, suggest that the marking scheme be revised completely. Stifling creativity is one thing our education system is famous for. And secondly, the exam style HAS to be revamped. I mean, you can't ask subjective [personal view] questions in an objective [syllabus based] exam. Marks won't be awarded based on the creativity of the answer, rather marks will be awarded based on the accuracy of the answer in relation to the syllabus. Thus the familiar words come to echo and haunt us: Correct answer, but not in the syllabus.
#2. Who ever heard of memorising values to prove your moral worth to society? I agree with one of the students interviewed in the report. Quote [slightly paraphrased]: Some of my friends who are better behaved didn't do as well as me in the Moral exam. The major problem with the Moral exams is that again, subjective questions are expected to be answered with objective answers.
#3. Datuk, please be sure that your facts are accurate. It is comforting to know that students are only required to know keywords. But what happened between the top and the markers at the bottom? Has the message been altered in transmission? Because I clearly remember my Moral teacher reminding us to memorise value definitions word for word.
There is no substitute for Moral as a subject, only a substitute in the teaching of the subject and the exam system for the subject.
While on the topic of education still, I think History is another subject with the same problems as Moral, namely the problem of asking subjective questions and expecting objective answers in return. For example:
Question: Imagine you are a sultan of a 18th century Malay state. Your kingdom is about to be colonised by the British. What will you do?
My answer: Let them come in and take over, then learn from them, then throw them out eventually.
Correct textbook answer: Use force of weapons to repulse the British.
So, this tells us that martyrdom is a way of life of the Malays. Referring to the textbooks again, every Malay state under British rule has had its fair share of rebels. All of them died in the end. So, martyrdom IS the way of life of the Malays. How bloody sad, that we have martyrs as our role models. No wonder most of us look to Anwar or RPK to free us, rather than stick with the ruling coalition of BN.
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
happy birthday to me
I must say that this year, I have had the most memorable birthday. Especially since most of my classmates in the previous years had let it go by unnoticed. Then again, my birthday always seemed to be during the exam period. So, I can't really blame them for that.
Oh well, enough reminiscence. Time to move back into the real world.
Last Saturday, some of my gamer friends came to Pyramid to celebrate early. It was enjoyable. BBQ for lunch, then off to Point Extreme for some DotA. To top it all, a nice cake and a present of books [Eragon, Eldest]. Thanks a million, guys. Won't forget this treat.
Then today I had another cake. From S4. They almost got me creamed, but somehow I managed to worm my way out of it. And so I got a second cake, and some extra for sharing around. Thanks a million as well, guys, you are super.
So, I think this year I have had a much more interesting birthday celebration. To all wishers, thanks a lot for remembering. Love you guys.
Oh well, enough reminiscence. Time to move back into the real world.
Last Saturday, some of my gamer friends came to Pyramid to celebrate early. It was enjoyable. BBQ for lunch, then off to Point Extreme for some DotA. To top it all, a nice cake and a present of books [Eragon, Eldest]. Thanks a million, guys. Won't forget this treat.
Then today I had another cake. From S4. They almost got me creamed, but somehow I managed to worm my way out of it. And so I got a second cake, and some extra for sharing around. Thanks a million as well, guys, you are super.
So, I think this year I have had a much more interesting birthday celebration. To all wishers, thanks a lot for remembering. Love you guys.
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
This is our next PM
This is the deal cut by Najib when he was Defence Minister. Interesting what power does to people nowadays.
http://mt.m2day.org/2008/content/view/13721/84/
With him as our next PM, I wonder how we are going to deal with the people next. Especially if he is not put away for his involvement in the Altantuyaa business.
http://mt.m2day.org/2008/content/view/13721/84/
With him as our next PM, I wonder how we are going to deal with the people next. Especially if he is not put away for his involvement in the Altantuyaa business.
Sunday, 12 October 2008
it's who you wanna be, not what you do
I don't know why, but lately I've taken up old games again. For example, Jedi Academy. It's a 2003 game, which makes it 5 years old this year. Yet, so far it is the best PC Jedi game I've played. I guess I like the hack and slash method of playing with an [almost] invulnerable Jedi and his lightsabre. My favourite combo? Force grip the enemy over the cliffs. Clearing out evil with Dark side powers is a different way to play the game.
Quote: It's not what powers you use, it's what you use it for.
Quote: It's not what powers you use, it's what you use it for.
Thursday, 9 October 2008
when life hands you a lemon, make lemonade
It's interesting how we humans tend to gravitate to doing similar things. For example, the RO trend somehow got introduced into my class by Matthew. So now most of us are hooked by it. Oh well. How the heck do we play on a massively laggy connection? But never mind about that.
I like this tendency. Cause it means that we can take advantage to socialise. How interesting. That's why whoever came out with the above statement means that he/she was a good observer of human nature.
But I like lemon sherbet better.
I like this tendency. Cause it means that we can take advantage to socialise. How interesting. That's why whoever came out with the above statement means that he/she was a good observer of human nature.
But I like lemon sherbet better.
Monday, 6 October 2008
Double tags
For some reason, most newbie bloggers love to tag others. Here are some of the bloggers tagging me:
Tag #1: Chee Meng, Evie
Instructions, Remove 1 question from below and add in a personal question, make it a total of 19 questions. Then tag 8 people in your list, list them out at the end of this post. Notify them in their chat box that he/she has been tagged.
1. What Are Your Nicknames?
Mad Scientist [I hear this rarely now]
2. What Is Your Most Favorite Thing To Do?
Paintball [when I can get it], computer games
3. What Kind Of News Do You Read?
The radical kind [think Malaysia Today]
4. Describe yourself in 10 words or less?
Underappreciated genius [I think so]
5. Is There Someone In Your Heart Right Now?
Yes
6. Do You Believe You Can Survive Without Money?
There is always a card called credit card
7. What Are You Afraid To Lose The Most?
My mind
8. What Do You Feel Like Doing Right Now?
Nothing
9. If There's Someone That You Love, Would You Confess To Him/Her?
Maybe
10. List Out 3 Good Points Of The Person Who Tagged You.
short, Pokemon freak, quite a good football defender [PJK]
11. What Are The Requirements That You Wish From Your Other Half?
Not whiny about money
12. Between family and friends, which is more important to you?
Neither, the world is waiting for me
13. If You Had To Eat One Thing For The Rest Of Your Life, What Would It Be?
Pork, can't do without this essential source of protein
14. If You Had A Choice To Be Rich Or Happy, Which One Would You Pick?
Happy with myself
15. If You Have A Chance, Which Part Of Your Character You Would Like To Change?
None, I like me now
16. How Do You See Yourself In 10 Years Time?
Somewhere in a research lab trying to blow up the country
17. What Is The One Thing You Love About Yourself?
Radicalism in me
18. If You Can Bring Only One Thing Along With You To Another World, What Would It Be?
My mind intact
19. What Kind of Movie(type) You Like To Watch?
Anything interesting, no particular preference
So I shall tag these people:
Andrew, Anderson, 1G, Mayjee, Kay-Li, Hann Tat, Sher Hann, Jie Han
Tag #2: CPU
The last person to tag you is?
Chee Meng
What is your relationship with him/her?
That little friend of mine
Your 5 impression towards him/her.
a) cute
b) small
c) short
d) good at art
e) fast
The most memorable thing that he/she had done for you.
Being my friend
The most memorable thing that he/she has say to you.
[nothing]
If he/she becomes your lover, you will…
I am not Saiful
If he/she becomes your enemy, you will
Face it like a man
If he/she becomes your lover , he/she has to improve on..
[nothing]
If he/she becomes your enemy , the reason is...
There is no good reason
The most desirable things to you to do to him/her
[nothing]
The overall impression to he/her is
Little short guy with a big ego
How do you think the people around you will feel about you?
Mad, unloved [so far]
The character for you for yourself is?
No idea
On the contrary , the thing you hate about yourself is?
No/almost no social skills
The most ideal person you want to be is?
Artemis Fowl
For the person who cares and likes you, say something about them.
Grow taller please...
Ten people to tag-
1 Andrew
2 Anderson
3 1G
4 Mayjee
5 Kay-Li
6 Hann Tat
7 Sher Hann
8 Jie Han
9 Ding En
10 Charlene
Who is no.2 having relationship with?
Alfie [heheheh]
Is no.3 a female or a male?
Male
If no.7 and no.10 be together would it be a good thing?
Maybe
How about no.5 and 8?
Not for Jason, no
What is number 1 studying for?
SAM
When was the last time you have chat with them?
Almost say, 6 hours ago
Is number 4 a single?
No clue
Talk something about no.2.
Any short guy with an ego disproportionate to his size
Tag #1: Chee Meng, Evie
Instructions, Remove 1 question from below and add in a personal question, make it a total of 19 questions. Then tag 8 people in your list, list them out at the end of this post. Notify them in their chat box that he/she has been tagged.
1. What Are Your Nicknames?
Mad Scientist [I hear this rarely now]
2. What Is Your Most Favorite Thing To Do?
Paintball [when I can get it], computer games
3. What Kind Of News Do You Read?
The radical kind [think Malaysia Today]
4. Describe yourself in 10 words or less?
Underappreciated genius [I think so]
5. Is There Someone In Your Heart Right Now?
Yes
6. Do You Believe You Can Survive Without Money?
There is always a card called credit card
7. What Are You Afraid To Lose The Most?
My mind
8. What Do You Feel Like Doing Right Now?
Nothing
9. If There's Someone That You Love, Would You Confess To Him/Her?
Maybe
10. List Out 3 Good Points Of The Person Who Tagged You.
short, Pokemon freak, quite a good football defender [PJK]
11. What Are The Requirements That You Wish From Your Other Half?
Not whiny about money
12. Between family and friends, which is more important to you?
Neither, the world is waiting for me
13. If You Had To Eat One Thing For The Rest Of Your Life, What Would It Be?
Pork, can't do without this essential source of protein
14. If You Had A Choice To Be Rich Or Happy, Which One Would You Pick?
Happy with myself
15. If You Have A Chance, Which Part Of Your Character You Would Like To Change?
None, I like me now
16. How Do You See Yourself In 10 Years Time?
Somewhere in a research lab trying to blow up the country
17. What Is The One Thing You Love About Yourself?
Radicalism in me
18. If You Can Bring Only One Thing Along With You To Another World, What Would It Be?
My mind intact
19. What Kind of Movie(type) You Like To Watch?
Anything interesting, no particular preference
So I shall tag these people:
Andrew, Anderson, 1G, Mayjee, Kay-Li, Hann Tat, Sher Hann, Jie Han
Tag #2: CPU
The last person to tag you is?
Chee Meng
What is your relationship with him/her?
That little friend of mine
Your 5 impression towards him/her.
a) cute
b) small
c) short
d) good at art
e) fast
The most memorable thing that he/she had done for you.
Being my friend
The most memorable thing that he/she has say to you.
[nothing]
If he/she becomes your lover, you will…
I am not Saiful
If he/she becomes your enemy, you will
Face it like a man
If he/she becomes your lover , he/she has to improve on..
[nothing]
If he/she becomes your enemy , the reason is...
There is no good reason
The most desirable things to you to do to him/her
[nothing]
The overall impression to he/her is
Little short guy with a big ego
How do you think the people around you will feel about you?
Mad, unloved [so far]
The character for you for yourself is?
No idea
On the contrary , the thing you hate about yourself is?
No/almost no social skills
The most ideal person you want to be is?
Artemis Fowl
For the person who cares and likes you, say something about them.
Grow taller please...
Ten people to tag-
1 Andrew
2 Anderson
3 1G
4 Mayjee
5 Kay-Li
6 Hann Tat
7 Sher Hann
8 Jie Han
9 Ding En
10 Charlene
Who is no.2 having relationship with?
Alfie [heheheh]
Is no.3 a female or a male?
Male
If no.7 and no.10 be together would it be a good thing?
Maybe
How about no.5 and 8?
Not for Jason, no
What is number 1 studying for?
SAM
When was the last time you have chat with them?
Almost say, 6 hours ago
Is number 4 a single?
No clue
Talk something about no.2.
Any short guy with an ego disproportionate to his size
Monday, 29 September 2008
Accuracy of Death/Crysis
I did two interesting things on Saturday. One was to play Crysis multiplayer. Another was to watch Accuracy of Death.
Ok, first let's analyse Crysis. Interesting weapons, although not as many as Call of Duty 4 multiplayer. The nice thing about the weapons is that you can choose whether to put iron sights, or laser sights, or a sniper scope, or a silencer on your weapons. Not only rifles, but also pistols can take these add-ons. Oh yes, don't forget the vehicles. COD4 doesn't let you take cars for a spin, but Crysis lets you take anything you can drive, from gunboats to Humvees. The graphics kick ass. They were much better than I expected, so it is little wonder that Crysis has massively high requirements. All the animations are more detailed than the corresponding actions in COD4. Oddly enough, the killing and fighting actions kinda remind me of Halo 3. Maybe it's because of the nanosuits, they make you look like Master Chief. So, Crysis is now on my list of games to play.
Accuracy of Death is kinda interesting, it makes you think about the morality of killing. Compared to other shinigami movies, it actually shows the human side of these deathbringers. It makes it different from other shows. If you ask me which character I like, I think Chiba is the best. Naive, but very likeable. Besides, he has a sarcastic dog. Kinda interesting.
And so my weekend was spent.
Ok, first let's analyse Crysis. Interesting weapons, although not as many as Call of Duty 4 multiplayer. The nice thing about the weapons is that you can choose whether to put iron sights, or laser sights, or a sniper scope, or a silencer on your weapons. Not only rifles, but also pistols can take these add-ons. Oh yes, don't forget the vehicles. COD4 doesn't let you take cars for a spin, but Crysis lets you take anything you can drive, from gunboats to Humvees. The graphics kick ass. They were much better than I expected, so it is little wonder that Crysis has massively high requirements. All the animations are more detailed than the corresponding actions in COD4. Oddly enough, the killing and fighting actions kinda remind me of Halo 3. Maybe it's because of the nanosuits, they make you look like Master Chief. So, Crysis is now on my list of games to play.
Accuracy of Death is kinda interesting, it makes you think about the morality of killing. Compared to other shinigami movies, it actually shows the human side of these deathbringers. It makes it different from other shows. If you ask me which character I like, I think Chiba is the best. Naive, but very likeable. Besides, he has a sarcastic dog. Kinda interesting.
And so my weekend was spent.
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
maths is hell
Why must we make formula sheets for maths? Granted, it reduces our mental stress. But Spec Maths shows that even with formula sheets we manage to struggle like hell.
Conclusion: Formula sheets may not solve all our problems.
[This IS meant to be short. Why else not, when you are studying maths?]
Conclusion: Formula sheets may not solve all our problems.
[This IS meant to be short. Why else not, when you are studying maths?]
Thursday, 18 September 2008
4 days plus to trials
God save us all. We all hate massive exams, don't we? It's always a gentle reminder from our teachers that its time to kill ourselves.
No more late nights online chatting, only late nights with coffee and our notes.
No more staying back to fool around with friends, only staying back to study with friends.
No more free time, only study time.
No more slacking, only studying.
No more sleeping, only reading.
I hate exams, they totally destroy any plans you've made.
No more late nights online chatting, only late nights with coffee and our notes.
No more staying back to fool around with friends, only staying back to study with friends.
No more free time, only study time.
No more slacking, only studying.
No more sleeping, only reading.
I hate exams, they totally destroy any plans you've made.
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
916
So far, nothing bad has happened. Darn. I long for a bit of fighting, as long as the others don't cheat and call in the army to help them. Also as long as I've got my friends supporting, then I don't mind a bit of brawling.
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Yet another tag by a fellow blogger.
Would you rather..?
1. Would you rather be poor but happy, or rich but sad?
Neither, please thank you. I'd rather be happy in a reasonably well paid job. As long as I don't have to beg, I'm fine.
2. If you’re stranded on an island with your best friend and there’s nothing to eat, would you rather eat your best friend or let him/her eat you?
Dying is the easiest way out.
3. If you had the choice, would you rather be good-looking but stupid, or smart but ugly like hell?
Do I look like I have any choice? I like who I am.
4. If both your best friend and your boyfriend/girlfriend are drowning at the same time, and you can only save one person (and you cannot throw yourself in to drown with them), who will you save?
Neither, cause there will be a reason not to save either of them.
5. Would you rather eat 5cm3 of shit or drink 1 litre of urine?
Shut up or you'll get double of this.
6. If both your best friend and your mother are drowning at the same time, and you can only save one person (and you cannot throw yourself in to drown with them), who will you save?
Neither, cause there will be a reason not to save either of them.
7. Would you rather be gang-raped or be raped once but have cucumbers/pencils/scissors stuffed up your vagina/butthole?
Rape is overrated. Only wankers do it.
8. If you are forced to shoot either of your parents, would you rather shoot your mother or your father? (and you cannot shoot yourself)
Can kill both?
9. Would you rather get raped or have your boyfriend/girlfriend cheat on you with your best friend?
Neither. Screw you for asking this question.
10. Would you rather have a boyfriend/girlfriend with the biggest heart but no brains, or a boyfriend/girlfriend with the biggest brains but no heart?
In between please. Someone of the "the girl next door" type will be fine.
11. Would you rather marry someone 5 years younger or someone 20 years older than you?
I've got a problem with a 1 year difference already. 5 years younger is fine with me.
12. Would you rather live a short life but die very peacefully, or live a long life but die a very horrible and painful death?
Neither. I'd prefer a glorious finale.
Who's got any time [or is not studying for trials], can do this tag.
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Yet another tag by a fellow blogger.
Would you rather..?
1. Would you rather be poor but happy, or rich but sad?
Neither, please thank you. I'd rather be happy in a reasonably well paid job. As long as I don't have to beg, I'm fine.
2. If you’re stranded on an island with your best friend and there’s nothing to eat, would you rather eat your best friend or let him/her eat you?
Dying is the easiest way out.
3. If you had the choice, would you rather be good-looking but stupid, or smart but ugly like hell?
Do I look like I have any choice? I like who I am.
4. If both your best friend and your boyfriend/girlfriend are drowning at the same time, and you can only save one person (and you cannot throw yourself in to drown with them), who will you save?
Neither, cause there will be a reason not to save either of them.
5. Would you rather eat 5cm3 of shit or drink 1 litre of urine?
Shut up or you'll get double of this.
6. If both your best friend and your mother are drowning at the same time, and you can only save one person (and you cannot throw yourself in to drown with them), who will you save?
Neither, cause there will be a reason not to save either of them.
7. Would you rather be gang-raped or be raped once but have cucumbers/pencils/scissors stuffed up your vagina/butthole?
Rape is overrated. Only wankers do it.
8. If you are forced to shoot either of your parents, would you rather shoot your mother or your father? (and you cannot shoot yourself)
Can kill both?
9. Would you rather get raped or have your boyfriend/girlfriend cheat on you with your best friend?
Neither. Screw you for asking this question.
10. Would you rather have a boyfriend/girlfriend with the biggest heart but no brains, or a boyfriend/girlfriend with the biggest brains but no heart?
In between please. Someone of the "the girl next door" type will be fine.
11. Would you rather marry someone 5 years younger or someone 20 years older than you?
I've got a problem with a 1 year difference already. 5 years younger is fine with me.
12. Would you rather live a short life but die very peacefully, or live a long life but die a very horrible and painful death?
Neither. I'd prefer a glorious finale.
Who's got any time [or is not studying for trials], can do this tag.
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
badawi of s4
What a lousy afternoon. First I prep to go back to eat, before coming back to college for another class. I mean, ESL, what the hell. So I do exactly that to go FTZ for Kane's Wrath. Guess what happens? KC decides that he won't go and play. Fine, I mean we need to eat, right? But couldn't you tell me that before I call home? Last minute you tell me that you don't want to go. Worse, not only KC won't go, Jun Jen, Matthew and Andrew won't go either. It's a bloody domino effect. Anyone who doesn't stand firm is a Badawi. Can I say KC is a Badawi? For now, yes. Because of him, I got a short lashing from Ms. Ting. Even a simple excuse of urgent business won't hold with her anymore. Ah, what the hell. To hell with such problems. Tomorrow I shall seek my revenge. So I'm off to practise Kane's Wrath. Shut the hell up.
Monday, 8 September 2008
stupid ahmad ismail part II
The saga continues. Idiot Ahmad Ismail is being a pain, so are his supporters. What do they do on national TV? Tear up the former Penang CM's picture. How childish of them. So. Sedition Act doesn't work on them. Bodowi can't do anything, cause he accepted the Racist One's explanation. Bodowi is too soft, he's better as a good father. But he fails as a leader of a country.
All we need is for MCA and Gerakan to pull out of BN and join Pakatan. Not because of spite, but rather to stand up for their principles. Are we going to lie down because of "quotes out of context" and "historical facts"? No. We will not bow down to idiots like him. Many of us already hate the BN government because of the miserable handling of the country.
Crossover Day is next week. Hopefully if Anwar's new government works, then our lives will be improved greatly. Hopefully.
All we need is for MCA and Gerakan to pull out of BN and join Pakatan. Not because of spite, but rather to stand up for their principles. Are we going to lie down because of "quotes out of context" and "historical facts"? No. We will not bow down to idiots like him. Many of us already hate the BN government because of the miserable handling of the country.
Crossover Day is next week. Hopefully if Anwar's new government works, then our lives will be improved greatly. Hopefully.
Saturday, 6 September 2008
immigrants
Ahmad "Immigrant Chinese!" Said is on the news again. Not to apologise or what, but to reiterate the rubbish he has in his mind.
"I am not going to apologise."
What a bloody Malay he is. Let's us look at a historical parallel, since he likes his history so much:
America: White immigrants came and took the land from the Indians.
Malaysia: Indonesian immigrants came and took the land away from the orang asli.
America: White immigrants call themselves Americans, after the country they took over.
Malaysia: Original Indonesian immigrants [circa 1400] call themselves Malays after taking over most of the country.
America: The Indians are a suppressed minority in their country, but are given some rights.
Malaysia: The orang asli are a minority in their country, but enjoy bumi status.
America: Other immigrants are assimilated into the country.
Malaysia: Other immigrants are assimilated into the country, but reluctantly.
Do you see where I'm going with this? If not, then I'll put it clearly. The Malays are a mixed lot, with Indonesian blood, Javanese blood, Bugis blood, even Arab blood, Indian blood and Chinese blood. There is no such race as the Malay race, because there is no Malay blood. If there is a Malay race, then the current Indonesians will also be considered as Malays.
Don't call me intolerant or insensitive. Don't ask for me to be charged under the Sedition Act either. The politicians say this sort of stuff "in a personal capacity", but at a public gathering. So, this is a public blog, but I will also say this in a personal capacity. And if you want to bandy historical facts, I have my Sejarah Tingkatan 1-5 textbooks to use as reference to clearly point out my points to you.
I'd rather wish that all of us could set aside our differences and try to help the country, but the fact is that the politicians aren't helping much. Dammit.
"I am not going to apologise."
What a bloody Malay he is. Let's us look at a historical parallel, since he likes his history so much:
America: White immigrants came and took the land from the Indians.
Malaysia: Indonesian immigrants came and took the land away from the orang asli.
America: White immigrants call themselves Americans, after the country they took over.
Malaysia: Original Indonesian immigrants [circa 1400] call themselves Malays after taking over most of the country.
America: The Indians are a suppressed minority in their country, but are given some rights.
Malaysia: The orang asli are a minority in their country, but enjoy bumi status.
America: Other immigrants are assimilated into the country.
Malaysia: Other immigrants are assimilated into the country, but reluctantly.
Do you see where I'm going with this? If not, then I'll put it clearly. The Malays are a mixed lot, with Indonesian blood, Javanese blood, Bugis blood, even Arab blood, Indian blood and Chinese blood. There is no such race as the Malay race, because there is no Malay blood. If there is a Malay race, then the current Indonesians will also be considered as Malays.
Don't call me intolerant or insensitive. Don't ask for me to be charged under the Sedition Act either. The politicians say this sort of stuff "in a personal capacity", but at a public gathering. So, this is a public blog, but I will also say this in a personal capacity. And if you want to bandy historical facts, I have my Sejarah Tingkatan 1-5 textbooks to use as reference to clearly point out my points to you.
I'd rather wish that all of us could set aside our differences and try to help the country, but the fact is that the politicians aren't helping much. Dammit.
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