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Our little gal was pretty excited about the coming dinner. She dressed well and did up her hair. Said goodbye to us at 3pm while we continued working.
We reached Toa Payoh's Sakura at 7.30pm at met up with her again. At my table was myself, Shenquan, Lala, Jiawei, Huiying, Tommy and Derek. At the other table was PoemCloud, Wendy, Ron, Kaifen and Angie.
Sakura serves food buffet style with a emphasis on popular Japanese food. Surprising good quality for a buffet and the staff was rather nice. They guys went for a salmon eating spree while the girls attacked the cakes. Derek was a bit b****** when it came to clearing food. Is it a manly thing to curse and swear?
I quizzed Shiyun over her reason for leaving and it turned out similar to my first resignation. I said she might come in time to regret it and I made her promise to update me. Finally, we could eat no more and took our photos. That's was much comedy when SQ posed with Shiyun. When they were deciding where to go next, I took my leave early in anticipation for my event the next day.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Botanical gardens in the day - A little tea party
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We arrived at the park at 3pm, a bright sun at our backs. Only with a load and a destination in mind, do you appreciate how huge this place is. We passed by old familiar sites like Swan Lake and the Sundial Garden. We had our refreshment in Garlic Garden. We revisited Evolution Path, the first time since its official opening. Another long trek along Eco Walk and we're there!
Our visage opened up into a wide grass fields with soft grassy mounds. We picked a gentle slope under a tree and set up our picnic. There was a little hiccup as we dared not approach passer-bys for the loan of a lighter, for fear of offending them. Strange that I had never noticed it before, but have you ever seen anyone light up at a park? Finally, we struck lucky with a family having a picnic and started to brew our tea. We had ham and cheese sandwiches; plain crackers with cheese spread; fruits and some orange tea. We had a little game and had some orange tea. We ran out of orange tea and had some green tea. We ran out of water and finished our green tea...
Finally, we entertained ourselves with the swans and ended our dark at the Botanical Gardens.
We arrived at the park at 3pm, a bright sun at our backs. Only with a load and a destination in mind, do you appreciate how huge this place is. We passed by old familiar sites like Swan Lake and the Sundial Garden. We had our refreshment in Garlic Garden. We revisited Evolution Path, the first time since its official opening. Another long trek along Eco Walk and we're there!
Our visage opened up into a wide grass fields with soft grassy mounds. We picked a gentle slope under a tree and set up our picnic. There was a little hiccup as we dared not approach passer-bys for the loan of a lighter, for fear of offending them. Strange that I had never noticed it before, but have you ever seen anyone light up at a park? Finally, we struck lucky with a family having a picnic and started to brew our tea. We had ham and cheese sandwiches; plain crackers with cheese spread; fruits and some orange tea. We had a little game and had some orange tea. We ran out of orange tea and had some green tea. We ran out of water and finished our green tea...
Finally, we entertained ourselves with the swans and ended our dark at the Botanical Gardens.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Dennis housewarning
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Upon the invitation by Dennis and Rose, we descended upon their abode like hungry locusts. The food was excellent, except for the tempura prawns (shh...). We watched Project B. We drank a little. Then Alan broke out her karaoke set and started goading us to sing. Rose even threatened to lock us all in if we don't. Despite that, our little army suffered some desertions from the ranks. Alan and Sengquan were the ones who enjoyed crooning the most. When everyone had their turn, we forced our big lady boss to sing for us, followed by Pat. He "failed", having only only obtained 40 marks and we demanded he sing again. He quite gamely launched into his punishment and sang a new song, scoring 92 points. We called it a night and thanked our kind hosts.
Upon the invitation by Dennis and Rose, we descended upon their abode like hungry locusts. The food was excellent, except for the tempura prawns (shh...). We watched Project B. We drank a little. Then Alan broke out her karaoke set and started goading us to sing. Rose even threatened to lock us all in if we don't. Despite that, our little army suffered some desertions from the ranks. Alan and Sengquan were the ones who enjoyed crooning the most. When everyone had their turn, we forced our big lady boss to sing for us, followed by Pat. He "failed", having only only obtained 40 marks and we demanded he sing again. He quite gamely launched into his punishment and sang a new song, scoring 92 points. We called it a night and thanked our kind hosts.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
An "experienced" programmer
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Ah darn it!
I have to help someone with his task and it brought back memories.
"Done?"
"Ya"
"Ok, release the program and prepare the transport form"
[1 hr later, I caught him in the process of testing the program]
"Done?"
"Not yet"
"Ok... Go se10. Release the lower object. Ask Big Satan to release the upper object for you"
[1 hr later, I caught him in the process of testing the program]
"Done?"
"Ya"
"The upper object is not released yet! Send a mail to Big Satan. Ask him release the upper object. Do a screen capture. Print it out. Prepare the transport form. Ok?"
"Ok"
[1 hr later, I caught him staring at the screen]
"Done?"
"Ya"
"Have you done a screen capture?"
[He starts to get a screen capture]
"..."
[1 hr later, I caught him in the process of testing the program]
"Done?"
"Ya"
"Have you done printed the transport form?"
[He starts to print the transport form]
"..."
"Now listen..."
[Gave him instructions on transport form procedure]
[Next day, I caught him staring at his screen]
"Done?"
[Shows me an empty form]
"Go get Big Satan's signature. Go get Rama's signature. Then pass to the custodian. Ok?"
"Ok..."
[1 hr later, I caught him in the process of testing the program]
"Done?"
[Shows me a form with only Big Satan's signature]
"Go get Rama's signature"
[Leaves chair]
Ah darn it!
I have to help someone with his task and it brought back memories.
"Done?"
"Ya"
"Ok, release the program and prepare the transport form"
[1 hr later, I caught him in the process of testing the program]
"Done?"
"Not yet"
"Ok... Go se10. Release the lower object. Ask Big Satan to release the upper object for you"
[1 hr later, I caught him in the process of testing the program]
"Done?"
"Ya"
"The upper object is not released yet! Send a mail to Big Satan. Ask him release the upper object. Do a screen capture. Print it out. Prepare the transport form. Ok?"
"Ok"
[1 hr later, I caught him staring at the screen]
"Done?"
"Ya"
"Have you done a screen capture?"
[He starts to get a screen capture]
"..."
[1 hr later, I caught him in the process of testing the program]
"Done?"
"Ya"
"Have you done printed the transport form?"
[He starts to print the transport form]
"..."
"Now listen..."
[Gave him instructions on transport form procedure]
[Next day, I caught him staring at his screen]
"Done?"
[Shows me an empty form]
"Go get Big Satan's signature. Go get Rama's signature. Then pass to the custodian. Ok?"
"Ok..."
[1 hr later, I caught him in the process of testing the program]
"Done?"
[Shows me a form with only Big Satan's signature]
"Go get Rama's signature"
[Leaves chair]
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Living in fear
In response to Prawnkid's post
I dare not say I am a brave person. But I can't stand people who cover their backsides all the time.
- I must not fear.
- Fear is the mind-killer.
- Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
- I will face my fear.
- I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
- And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
- Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
- Only I will remain. --Litany against Fear, from Dune
I dare not say I am a brave person. But I can't stand people who cover their backsides all the time.
The actual Legend of Zelda
The actual Legend of Zelda is a legend first revealed in Zelda II: Adventure of Link.
As the legend goes, a long time ago, the king of Hyrule's son learned about the Triforce and desired it greatly. An evil wizard informed the prince that his younger sister Zelda knew of its whereabouts. The two confronted Zelda. When the princess refused to talk, the wizard forced her into a deep sleep. Overcome with power, the wizard died in the process, leaving the prince guilt-stricken for betraying his own blood. He had his sister moved to the North Castle altar and declared that every daughter born into the royal family shall be named Zelda. [1]
This explains why the name Zelda is a recurring name in every installment.
Athens trip: Money trouble!
Our calculations came up to a whooping $3900. I'm several hundred dollars short and I really hoping for some magical cash to fall from the sky. No more taxis for me.
28 Apr: Land in Athens
29 Apr: Cruise
30 Apr: Cruise
1 May: Cruise
2 May: Cruise; Arrive in Santorini
3 May: Santorini
4 May: Santorini
5 May: Leave Santorini; Return to Athens
6 May: Athens
7 May: Athens
8 May: Athens
9 May: Homeward journey
28 Apr: Land in Athens
29 Apr: Cruise
30 Apr: Cruise
1 May: Cruise
2 May: Cruise; Arrive in Santorini
3 May: Santorini
4 May: Santorini
5 May: Leave Santorini; Return to Athens
6 May: Athens
7 May: Athens
8 May: Athens
9 May: Homeward journey
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Letters from Iwo Jima
Acting is generally good but the story isn't that engaging. Felt like one long soap opera. Still, glad that I got to watch it.
Change in the air?
A quick meeting was called and we were told that the lines between the sub tracks would be blurred so that there would be more learning opportunities.
Thanks Pat, but we all know it's difficult to pull off.
Thanks Pat, but we all know it's difficult to pull off.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Discontentment
It started with BL's sms and ended with me sending a "grumble" sms to Pat.
BL messaged me in morning, fixing an appointment during lunch to set-up his Java compiler. That put me in a grumpy mood for the morning.
When I reached office, I started tackling the B.P.O.E. Shiny helped me past my obstacle so I made good progress but it's still a lot of work.
During lunch, I configured his problematic Java in 10 secs. I explained the coding to him and showed him how to use the editor. When it came to a report, I explained the methodology to him but grew tight lipped when he asked me to composed it verbally. When the hour was up, I said good-bye tersely and went back to my room.
In a increasing foul mood, I juggled my time between B.P.O.E. and new problems that just cropped up. BL called me to ask about the code. I sent a sms to voice my displeasure after we ended the call. He didn't make a reply to that and returned with more questions.
More changes to the B.P.O.E. took up even more of my time - So much for 8 lines!
At 7pm...
"Belle! I really want to bye bye <B.P.O.E.> !!"
"Oi! Cannot ah! You must give me your "present" before you go!"
"<B.P.O.E.>! <B.P.O.E.>! Cannot tahan already!"
"Ha ha, next time give you <B.P.O.E.'s sister>! Why you're the one always changing it? Let someone else do la!"
"..."
It's a code between us, which I cannot explain as there might be colleagues reading this.
Before I left, I grumbled to Pat. While journeying home, I sent 2 sms complaining about the situation. 2 hrs since I sent them, I doubt there'lll be a reply. What I want is a switch in job scope.
BL messaged me in morning, fixing an appointment during lunch to set-up his Java compiler. That put me in a grumpy mood for the morning.
When I reached office, I started tackling the B.P.O.E. Shiny helped me past my obstacle so I made good progress but it's still a lot of work.
During lunch, I configured his problematic Java in 10 secs. I explained the coding to him and showed him how to use the editor. When it came to a report, I explained the methodology to him but grew tight lipped when he asked me to composed it verbally. When the hour was up, I said good-bye tersely and went back to my room.
In a increasing foul mood, I juggled my time between B.P.O.E. and new problems that just cropped up. BL called me to ask about the code. I sent a sms to voice my displeasure after we ended the call. He didn't make a reply to that and returned with more questions.
More changes to the B.P.O.E. took up even more of my time - So much for 8 lines!
At 7pm...
"Belle! I really want to bye bye <B.P.O.E.> !!"
"Oi! Cannot ah! You must give me your "present" before you go!"
"<B.P.O.E.>! <B.P.O.E.>! Cannot tahan already!"
"Ha ha, next time give you <B.P.O.E.'s sister>! Why you're the one always changing it? Let someone else do la!"
"..."
It's a code between us, which I cannot explain as there might be colleagues reading this.
Before I left, I grumbled to Pat. While journeying home, I sent 2 sms complaining about the situation. 2 hrs since I sent them, I doubt there'lll be a reply. What I want is a switch in job scope.
The joker...
called me at 1am. Saying that his JCreator reported an error, "invalid path...". That's for having no JDK. Asked me how I should write his report? If I could help him write? Can I take half a day off tomorrow?
I guided him over the phone but refused to write a sample of his report...
Twice he asked me if I could complete the whole thing for him. I asked him to take a close look at my screenshot, see what time I sent the codes to him.
He didn't get the hint.
I guided him over the phone but refused to write a sample of his report...
Twice he asked me if I could complete the whole thing for him. I asked him to take a close look at my screenshot, see what time I sent the codes to him.
He didn't get the hint.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Programming help
Once again, I'm a bit pissed off with BL.
I rushed the program for him by Wednesday night and he is touching it now? He wanted me to go to his house for "on-site" support. I wormed out of it.
I forsee great difficulties for him. Since he asked me what compiler he should use, that means he hasn't installed it yet. I bet he also don't have Java Development Kit installed. "So many years as a student and you don't have it?", I chided him. "Aiyah, gave up already", he replied.
That is what differentiates those who can code and those who can't. Sometimes I feel guilty for letting scores of people pass their projects. So whenever I complain about poor programming standards, I have to think about my hand in it for the past 14 years.
He needs 2 hrs to download and install the monster called JDK. He needs 15 minutes to hack each password. I've done one for him, so that's 1 hr 15 min. By the time he finishes, it'll be 10pm. 2 hours to write a report while I play my DotA. Amusing...
I rushed the program for him by Wednesday night and he is touching it now? He wanted me to go to his house for "on-site" support. I wormed out of it.
I forsee great difficulties for him. Since he asked me what compiler he should use, that means he hasn't installed it yet. I bet he also don't have Java Development Kit installed. "So many years as a student and you don't have it?", I chided him. "Aiyah, gave up already", he replied.
That is what differentiates those who can code and those who can't. Sometimes I feel guilty for letting scores of people pass their projects. So whenever I complain about poor programming standards, I have to think about my hand in it for the past 14 years.
He needs 2 hrs to download and install the monster called JDK. He needs 15 minutes to hack each password. I've done one for him, so that's 1 hr 15 min. By the time he finishes, it'll be 10pm. 2 hours to write a report while I play my DotA. Amusing...
Sunday, March 11, 2007
SAF Fantasy
Ever played Final Fantasy?
Or have you served in the army?
Then this video is for you.
http://sgcafe.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=56964&d=116030327
Or have you served in the army?
Then this video is for you.
http://sgcafe.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=56964&d=116030327
Friday, March 09, 2007
Genius or fool?
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Not a genius... the buggy program(at work) is not fixed. So much for 8 lines of code. =\
Not a genius... the buggy program(at work) is not fixed. So much for 8 lines of code. =\
Thursday, March 08, 2007
300
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Nice.
But feeling unjust for the other 700, here is an excerpt.
After two days of battle a local resident named Ephialtes betrayed the Greeks, revealing a mountain path that led behind the Greek lines. Dismissing the rest of the army, King Leonidas stayed behind with 300 Spartans and 700 Thespian volunteers. Though they knew it meant their own deaths, they held their position and secured the retreat of the other Greek forces.
Nice.But feeling unjust for the other 700, here is an excerpt.
After two days of battle a local resident named Ephialtes betrayed the Greeks, revealing a mountain path that led behind the Greek lines. Dismissing the rest of the army, King Leonidas stayed behind with 300 Spartans and 700 Thespian volunteers. Though they knew it meant their own deaths, they held their position and secured the retreat of the other Greek forces.
Programming...
1. Cannot tahan the project oredi. It's easy but I went into it quite reluctantly. Having the onset of flu now from sleep deprivation - half from games, half from project. Would be nice to report sick tomorrow.
2. I persuaded the nice lady from our client to split a bug report into 2 tickets as I knew them to be difficult issues. The toll of the previous 2 nights made me waste the morning away.
When I was myself once again, I outsourced the 2nd part to our little boy boy - Kevin. While explaining the cause to him, I came up with a simpler solution. It doesn't treat the real bugs but it'll work, so who cares? I know I wasn't in the mood.
Once done, I left Kevin to his own resources and studied the first part. Surprise. 8 lines of codes later, the Buggiest program on Earth has one less issue.
So now it appears I over-estimated the difficulty. Or did I improve that much? Never mind. The extra days would be good for our junior to learn his ropes.
2. I persuaded the nice lady from our client to split a bug report into 2 tickets as I knew them to be difficult issues. The toll of the previous 2 nights made me waste the morning away.
When I was myself once again, I outsourced the 2nd part to our little boy boy - Kevin. While explaining the cause to him, I came up with a simpler solution. It doesn't treat the real bugs but it'll work, so who cares? I know I wasn't in the mood.
Once done, I left Kevin to his own resources and studied the first part. Surprise. 8 lines of codes later, the Buggiest program on Earth has one less issue.
So now it appears I over-estimated the difficulty. Or did I improve that much? Never mind. The extra days would be good for our junior to learn his ropes.
Frequency of Earthquakes Worldwide
| Descriptor | Magnitude | Annual average |
|---|---|---|
| Great | 8 or higher | 11 |
| Major | 7–7.9 | 172 |
| Strong | 6–6.9 | 1342 |
| Moderate | 5–5.9 | 1,3192 |
| Light | 4–4.9 | c. 13,000 |
| Minor | 3–3.9 | c. 130,000 |
| Very minor | 2–2.9 | c. 1,300,000 |
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0197837.html
Monday, March 05, 2007
Hacking help needed
I am dumped with a school project again.
Was given a java program with 6 encrypted passwords. I am to deduce the answers. However, I cannot justify them with "guessing" aka "brute force method". Question paper said to modify the program as I wish and use a variety of search techniques.
I suspect this is a "use-brain" assignment rather than a programming one.
Any help would be appreciated. thanks.
Was given a java program with 6 encrypted passwords. I am to deduce the answers. However, I cannot justify them with "guessing" aka "brute force method". Question paper said to modify the program as I wish and use a variety of search techniques.
I suspect this is a "use-brain" assignment rather than a programming one.
Any help would be appreciated. thanks.
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Act, act
I wanted to go to a friend's house in a short time so I waited outside the polyclinic's taxi stand. Well, perhaps it isn't an official taxi stand as there was no sign. That probably explained why people were constantly stealing our cabs ahead of us. Finally, the malay family in front of me got a cab and I tried to call for one. The lady behind me grew impatient and opened her umbrella, spinning it as though in play. Then she went towards the bus stop and stood there in a position to steal mine. My cab came and didn't bothered to stop for her.
;)
;)
Friday, March 02, 2007
Quit your job...
Once a year, a nation dreams.
The very next day, resignation sets in.
But just for tonite, enjoy it.
The very next day, resignation sets in.
But just for tonite, enjoy it.
Transformers the (original) movie
Guess what I heard while spinning for soft toys in Genting?
You Got The Touch - Stan Bush, as played in Optimus Prime's entrance
At the age of 19, I happened to catch a replay of Transformers on TV3 and was surprised at the great song tracks inside a "mere" cartoon movie.
My personal favourite is Dare - also by Stan Bush
fyi: The events in the video for "Dare" occurred before the events in "Optimus Prime's arrival". It was Hot Rod's alertness that gave the Autobots ample warning before Prime came and saved the day.
You Got The Touch - Stan Bush, as played in Optimus Prime's entrance
At the age of 19, I happened to catch a replay of Transformers on TV3 and was surprised at the great song tracks inside a "mere" cartoon movie.
My personal favourite is Dare - also by Stan Bush
fyi: The events in the video for "Dare" occurred before the events in "Optimus Prime's arrival". It was Hot Rod's alertness that gave the Autobots ample warning before Prime came and saved the day.
Double O
My very first visit there.
It was a sent off for Cynthia and I joint them after their dinner. To make a long story short...
1. The gals enjoyed themselves.
2. I was tasked to look after a little drunk cat. (Clue: she won a lot of little friends recently)
3. Everyone got pretty drunk. I was the most sober.
4. There was some blatant matchmaking attempts.
Best wishes...
Lastly, if this message reaches the right eyes, "Next time if you know we were lying through our teeth to send you home in a cab, please do!"
It was a sent off for Cynthia and I joint them after their dinner. To make a long story short...
1. The gals enjoyed themselves.
2. I was tasked to look after a little drunk cat. (Clue: she won a lot of little friends recently)
3. Everyone got pretty drunk. I was the most sober.
4. There was some blatant matchmaking attempts.
Best wishes...
Lastly, if this message reaches the right eyes, "Next time if you know we were lying through our teeth to send you home in a cab, please do!"
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