Golden mouth

Encounter senior citizen with fake golden tooth in their mouth before? Cool. HAHA! That's not the main point.

Was having lunch at KFC a few days back. Saw this family of 4 (parents, baby in pram and either parents' mother) having lunch there too. The father is holding on to the old granny while the mother is pushing the baby pram. When they were about to leave, another family is entering the KFC. The family that is entering the KFC gracefully helped by opening and holding the door for them.

What annoys me (and perhaps the family holding the door) is that the family of 4 didn't bother to thank or smile at the humans that help them with the door. No, they didn't even look at them. As if the person holding the transparent door is transparent too.

My conclusion, they are either mute or blind. Wait, they can't be mute because I heard them chatting before. So they must be blind. You see, more Singaporeans are getting short-sighted nowadays. They can't see far, they can only see what they want to see.

Is that the correct attitude they are trying to teach children? Can't they just open their golden mouth and say "thank you"? Is it really hard? Golden mouth. Cannot open because the contamination in air particles will destroy the gold?

Sometimes, I do try to hold the door for people behind me. SOME would appreciate my effort by saying "thanks". Most would just look at me thinking I'm just a door-boy trying to earn tips from them. Those wearing button-ed shirt with tie on collar, stop thinking that you are some great person that look down upon people judging from their attire. I'm not born to open the door for you. It's just my courtesy from my upbringing that teaches me to be kind to people.

To selfish people, they will have this thinking. "You want to hold the door your problem lah, why want me to thank you. You not happy you don't hold the door lor, I got hands that can open the door myself."

Golden mouth. As if basic courtesy also falls under the "lawyer consultation" category. Golden words from golden mouth need to be paid if you want to hear the "thank you".

Windows Vi.... XP!

What is the main benefit of Windows Vista over Windows XP other than vector icons?

Security? Are you really sure that Windows Vista is safe? How safe?

This is not the first time we've mentioned a Windows Vista crack, and it won't be the last, but now a hacker group known as NoPE somehow managed to create a cracked Windows Vista DVD that works immediately, out of the box, with no serial number or activation keys required. Just like some of those corporate versions of Windows XP that worked for years, the hacked Vista product appears to be already activated and it even automatically updates itself with the latest patches.
- Source: Gizmodo

Bao Fa demonstrated the power of Windows Vista to me on his powerful laptop a few months back. He mentioned that Windows Vista prevents the editing and creating of files from unknown program unless you run it with administrator privilege. Of course, this is... cool! If people are so intelligent in the first place, they would have scan the file for virus first and then take precaution.

Another great thing is the visual tooltip. Not really very useful but at least you can have a preview first before clicking on the application on the taskbar. Guess what? My Windows XP has this too! I installed VTP (Vista Transformation Pack) and there's this cool Visual Tooltip application that comes with it.

Windows Vista Start menu is incomparably amazing. Just press the Windows button (to launch the Start menu) and start searching for what you want. Really simple. For example you want to launch System Restore, just press the Windows button and start typing restore. Once you see your result, press enter and it will launch the program. Now, there's this program named ViStart that can do the job equally well on Windows XP. My Start menu now looks like that from Windows Vista.

Not forgetting the cool glass theme from Windows Vista too! Aero Glass. This is one of the most useless feature in Windows Vista but without it, your Windows Vista will look so dead. It's basically a translucent effect on the title bar and its edges when not maximized. I must admit that it's nice. The taskbar also blends in with your desktop wallpaper too. My recommendation, install WindowBlinds 5.5 and go search for a Windows Vista theme on DeviantArt. Easy right?

When you installed VTP, it will come bundle with Windows Vista icons and a new clock on your system tray to suit the theme. Not forgetting Windows Vista's user pictures, wallpapers and screensaver.

Flip 3D is getting tricky here. A little search on the Internet revealed that TopDesk 1.4.2 can do the Flip 3D for Windows XP but it's not free. Anyone can help me with this? EDIT: Installed the full version of TopDesk 1.4.2 on my laptop minutes ago. Now I have Flip 3D!

Hail my Windows XP with Windows Vista look and performance.

Spiderman 3 in 4K digital

WEE~ Finally got the chance to watch Spiderman 3 in cinema. Wanted to watch it on my birthday but the seats are selling out too fast.

If you have watched Spiderman 1 and 2 before, you will know that Spiderman is full of stunning computer effects. That's why me and my friends insist on watching it in the best possible effects.

Spiderman 3 in 4K digital.

4K digital? Refer to the chart below.

TV: 720 x 576
HDTV: 1920 x 1080
4K digital: 4096 x 2160

4K digital is the best resolution for cinema graphics at the moment. No doubt Spiderman 3 must be watched in 4K digital. The video is extremely clear as compared to the normal cinema movies. I was seated 4th row from the back and I feel like I'm really into the movie! Not only video but audio too. Crisp clear digital sounds effects blasting into your ears at the most perfect timing.

Thumbs up!

Not all cinema in Singapore has Spiderman 3 in 4K digital. We chose to watch it at the Singapore largest (Golden Village) cinema; Vivo City. First time at Vivo City though. Pictures are available for viewing by viewing my Flickr photo album.

If you are rich, maybe you can try to buy this piece of nice baby for your home entertainment. Sony CineAlta 4K digital projection. Well, I don't know the price but good luck =D For those who are interested in detailed information on this projector: http://www.cine4home.com/reviews/
projectors/SonyCineAlta4K/SRX-R110.htm.

This is the future of cinema.

Hope to watch Pirates of Carribean Sea: At World's End in full 4K digital too.

Cheaper than smoking cigarettes

Guess what! I've found an alternative to smoking! Best of all, it's cheaper and no more age limit to buy it.

Introducing... DDT!

DDT is a poison commonly found in pesticides. Baygon or Shieldox can do the job well. Just open your mouth and spray spray a bit. Of course, that isn't enough. It's advise to add some Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide can be obtained if you place your mouth wide open at your car's exhaust pipe and let the engine run. To top it up, you can also add some Arsenic. Aresenic is commonly found in rat poison. If that doesn't get you addicted, drink some coffee.

I'm not mad or crazy.

DDT, Carbon Monoxide and Aresenic are 3 out of the hundreds of chemicals in a stick of cigarettes. Popping all these into your mouth is cheaper.

1st, the ingredients are already cheaper alot.
2nd, you need not endure the pain of cancer or other illness because you will die straight away!
3rd, you need not be 18 to buy pesticide.

DON'T TRY THE ABOVE SUGGESTION IF YOU ARE A NON-SMOKER.

Why? Why do people want to breathe in and swallow all the poisonous chemicals into their body? Is self-mutilate a trend now? What are the smokers out there thinking when they first took the first puff?

Curious?
"Hmm, I wonder how does this stick taste like. Does it taste the same as the one on my boyfriend?"

De-stress?
"So stress, smoking might be a good way for me to forget my stress."

Kill time?
"So sian sia, let me try something new."

Peer pressure?
"If I don't destroy my body like what my friends are doing, they might not friend me."

Mistake?
*puff*puff* "Gawd! Isn't this a cigarette?! I didn't notice it on my hand. I thought it was a lollipop!"

Clever people create cigarettes for foolish people to use. Foolish people pay money to clever people for destroying their health.

According to survey/research/statistics/study/finding, 59% of the Asians are smokers. That's about 3 smokers in 5 people. No wonder where I go, I see smoke coming out from people's breathing organs.

Talking about chemicals in cigarettes, allow me to introduce a short list of commonly found chemicals in cigarettes.

Acetone
- you can find this in nail polish remover

Ammonia
- if you study chemistry, you will know that this is deadly and smelly

Butane
- without this, your lighter to light your cigarettes won't work

Cadmium
- your Energizer/Eveready batteries have this

Ethanol
- a form of alcohol but not for drinking

Hydrogen Cyanide
- just need to know that this is poisonous

Methane
- do you know that when you flush toilet, methane will be produced?

Methanol
- a component in rocket's fuel

Napthalene
- found in mothball

Nicotine
- this is the number 1 chemical that keeps you addicted and loyal to it like dog

Stearic Acid
- can be found in candle wax

Toluene
- industrial cleaning solvent, highly poisonous


After reading so many funny names, I think smokers don't really care either. They will just say, "bluff lah" or "nevermind lah".

I say.. QUIT LAH!

To all the smokers who are reading this, quit smoking please. I know it's hard but heard of this wonderful word "determination"? Brave yourself and tell yourself you can do it! Give yourself the image of ugly cancer or those disgusting chemicals when you light a cigarette. Get your girlfriend/boyfriend to help you. If you partner happens to be a smoker, too bad.

Another finding states that, most teenagers who smoke have either parent that smokes too. You won't want your children to commit suicide right?

There are many other things you can do besides smoking. Example: bite your fingernails, eat a potato, bake a lemon cake or even write a song. Don't let your time (and life) go wasted.

You never have more than enough life to squander away.

Unlucky 21

I'm 21.

It's suppose to be a cause for celebration but too bad I'm unlucky.

On the day of my birthday, I went out with my secondary school friends. Not really a celebration but it's just a gathering. Long time no see my secondary school friends. Planned to watch Spiderman 3 but no seats. Should have done online booking first because we are watching Spiderman 3!

So we decide to play bowling at Marina Square. Damn, the waiting list has about 10 people. How long does "1 person" plays. P.S. "1 person" on the waiting list represents a group of friends. You count.

My intelligent friend suggest we go bowling at Cineleisure. We walked from Marina Square to Cineleisure. WHY do I have to suffer the torture on my legs on my birthday? Training for NS is the reason for the long distance walk. Happen to pass by PC Bunk so decided to check it out. Most were playing MapleStory and Audition. Saw a high level at Zakum. First time seeing Zakum slaying in 'live' action.

I see a thought bubble above your head. "Cineleisure got bowling alley meh?" PRECISELY! That's why I say my friend is "intelligent". To think the rest of us actually follow his idea blindly.

No bowling, we headed for the pool instead. Not the water pool but the $9.80 an hour poking balls with stick. First thing first, the damn price is damn high. Second thing second, another long waiting list. ya w n~

As for the unlucky dinner, I don't wish to comment.


On 7th May, my throat starts to feel the pain. Drank lots of water trying to neutralize the sore throat. Not getting any better.

Finally fell sick on 8th May. Sore throat isn't getting any better. To top it up, high fever is falling in! WOW! Buy one get one free? Pop-ed 2 Panadol in the time frame of 6 hours. Slept almost the whole day. I'm feeling damn kkkcooool but everyone says that the night is hot so they decide to turn on the air-con. Nevermind, sacrifice me instead of everybody.

9th May, I feel better waking up in the morning because I didn't feel feverish anymore. Measuring my temperature with my thermometer, 38.8^oC. Guess I'm wrong. Rested for the whole bloody day again. Pop-ed another Panadol at 9pm hoping to fall asleep early. Turned and tossed but can't sleep. Watch TV lor. Took another temperature, 37.6^oC. Yeah, finally the heat reduced.

Definitely, I'm 100% sure that I'm feeling better now. No more tiredness and headache. Body temperature is at 36.8^oC. YEAH! Finally recovered.

What a test I had for my 21 years old.

Toothache now.

Bring your own bag

Yesterday was the 2nd BYOB (bring your own bag) day. Was it a success?

News report on the television make it seems like almost all customer do bring their own bag. I don't think so. From my visual survey at Tampines Mall NTUC Fairprice yesterday from 9pm to 10pm. I didn't see anyone with their own bag.

Some customer would say "oh it's today hor, I forgot". Anyone donated 10 cents to Singapore Environment Council for each plastic bag used? No. Most would just see see look look at the donation can and carry on with their payment.

Those aggressive customer would try to aruge back. "Why must I pay for the plastic bag, so stingy". Oh stingy huh? I would label you as selfish instead.

You live on this Earth, I live on this Earth, we live on this Earth. While everyone is doing their part to save the Earth, you continue to destroy the Earth. HEY! If you don't want to protect Earth, just freaking get lost and go live in Venus. Why make people suffer with you?

The cashier aunties have to do their job too. Some cashier aunties just ignore the BYOB and continue giving out plastic bag like nobody business. They didn't even bother to ask if customer do bring their own bag or ask for donation. Plain laziness?

Not forgetting those who risk the fact of drying up their saliva. There are actually staffs asking every customer. Greet, smile and Thanks (GST); the basic of customer service. One or two cashier aunties even bother explaining to customer the reason behind BYOB day and the significance of it.

BYOB day is held on every first Wednesday of the month. Make sure you don't give a strange stare to the cashier when they ask you for your bag, it will make you look like a mountain tortise.

I think that the BYOB should be held more often. Once a week. What's the side effect of it being once a week instead of once a month? None. Unless you think that saving the Earth is something bad.

Not only you can bring your own bag during BYOB day, you can bring your own bag everytime you go shopping! The last time I went NTUC to buy some things and I produced my own bag while making payment. The cashier girl gives me the o.O look thinking I'm mad. I'm not.

Saving the Earth starts now.

Remember to bring your own bag on your next trip.