Big bird is here

Wow, I'm genuinely impressed with the new livery. Got to give it up to the management for this. I must say, it's the best design of all the planes of the same model that are out. The towering text, steamy blue ribbons, yes, steamy. And they had to change the logo to all-blue. Nice job, really. Turns me on. The red and blue ribbon design would have been a total eyesore. I have a feeling that our Thai counterpart would be equally impressive in their turn. Speaking of airplanes, I got a real bad dose of an 'airplane' case from a friend yesterday. Nearly punched a hole in the parquet floor (but i channeled the negative burst of energy into abs exercises in the end). Anyway, I'll cut the crap and show you the image. Till next time.

Oh therapy, can you please fill the void

I guess I've lost most of my readers now, that I've not been writing here for a very long time. Problem is, I can't write, now, tonnes of ideas, just no flow, I'm not a writer. Guess I'm not spending enough time reading. I read but mostly business, property or economic material. Shrinking of the right brain. I've started James Herriot and The Hobbit though. James Herriot's from my mother. 

I changed the name of my blog again. I really don't know why I always change it though. Probably because of the mood or feel, or just instability of thought. Stable, and yet unstable, at the same time. Right now it's karboter, a name I coined up back in '03 or '04, as a name for the Kingston thumb drive I had, 512mb and back then it was big. I use the name more often than not now, mostly because of its uniqueness, no one's used it. Unique New York. Anyway I really hope the name of this blog will stick, as I try to settle down. I don't like changes, and yet I can't wait for change. It's possibly anxiety. I frown as I write this. 

Last Thursday I went for the healing mass. I don't know if there's something wrong with my mind. I hope not, I hope I'm just blinded, and my mind will clear. I go to the gym now, to find therapy. Right, I'll stop now. Till next time. 

The long road in front of Altera. Sakuras at full blossom.

The 4 PR states RM25 billion investments

My uncle at LGE's 51st birthday 

Speech by Lim Guan Eng whilst campaigning for the PAS candidate in the Tenang By-Election on Tuesday, 25^th January 2011 at 8 pm: 

The 4 PR states RM25 billion investments have beat the other 10 BN states attracted 53% of Malaysia's total investments of RM47.2 billion in 2010 

The 4 PR states of Penang, Selangor, Kedah and Kelantan have beat the other 10 BN states by attracting RM25 billion in investments comprising 53% of Malaysia's total investments of RM47.2 billion in 2010. For the first time in history, Penang is now the new champion of investments in Malaysia, coming out top in 2010.

Penang replaced the previous 2009 champion Sarawak by recording RM 12.2 billion in 2010 as compared to Sarawak RM3.9 billion. Penang was No. 4 in 2009 with RM 2.1 billion but shot up 5 times to No.1. On the other hand Sarawak went down from No.1 in 2009 with RM 8.5 billion to No. 4 with RM3.9 billion in 2010. Penang's success in drawing in RM12.2 billion is an extraordinary vote of confidence by both foreign and local investors in the PR state government of Penang.

The No.2 state after Penang is another PR state of Selangor with RM 10.6 billion in investments. In fact the 4 PR states of Penang, Selangor, Kedah and Kelantan combined comprise RM 25 billion investments or 53% of the total investments in Malaysia of RM47,177 million in 2010. These 4 PR states alone can beat the remainder 10 states of BN Malaysia combined!

Despite the financial constraints and limitations imposed by BN, PR have shown our good governance. In Penang we have excelled by being praised by the Auditor-General Report for being the best financially managed state with record surpluses of RM88 million in 2008 and RM77 million in 2009. Penang became the first state government in history to be commended by Transparency International for CAT(Competency, Accountability and Transparency) governance in establishing integrity in leadership.

We have wiped out hard-core poverty, the first state to do so in Malaysia. We are giving senior citizens RM100 every year and when they die, their beneficiaries a one-off RM1,000/-. All partially assisted schools of Chinese,Tamil and Sekolah Agama Rakyat are given a fixed sum of at least RM11.3 million every year. We are working towards a wifi state offered free of charge.

Penang is going green and leading in green practices such as "No Free Plastic Bag" campaigns and waste treatment through 3R of Reduce, Reuse Recycle. Penang enjoys the cheapest water rates in the country. Penang is also the Silicon Valley of Malaysia and selected as the most livable city in Malaysia on par with Kuala Lumpur. We have done more in 3 years what BN fail to do in 51 years.

So who says that PR can not govern. We may not have the experience but neither do we have the experience to cheat or be corrupt. PR has proven that a clean government can outperform corrupt governments. Voters of Tenang should choose PR that offers a better future not only for you but for your children.

PR is the better choice because we embrace the future. We embrace the future by embracing each and every one of you whether Malays, Indians, Chinese, Kadazans and Ibans as Malaysian brothers and sisters, Malaysian sons and daughters. Let us grow together, learn together and enjoy the success together.

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*Lim Guan Eng, Penang Chief Minister & DAP Secretary General 

from http://dapmalaysia.org/english/2011/jan11/lge/lge1200.htm 

Congrats, LGE! 

What are the best bands for a workout?

I just love this MCR hoodie. Shipping's $8 I think to the US. Anyone kind enough to help me buy it and bring it back to Malaysia? Hehe. 

MCR's probably the best band for down times. Perfect band to get you swinging again. Works all the time. Paramore comes next. 

Green Day, Linkin Park n A7X are the best bands for workouts. Keeps you so motivated. Hahah. 

Black Eyed Peas pumps you up for Thursday or Friday or Saturday nights or Ladies Nights. 

Cow Idioms

Hi all.

Before I start my post, I need to stress the fact that this post is a 100% for enjoyment's sake, and not meant at all to mock or take jibes at other cultures. If you're not so open, I suggest you just skip this post please.

Starting:

I think the cow is such a unique and wonderful animal. How many animals are like it? The cow can be used to describe almost all kinds of situations, and can be set as a comparison for so many types of cases. In fact, it can be used in all kinds of situations. Here are some examples where you can use the word 'cow' in our daily conversations:

1. I feel so free as a cow. I've no work today.

2. I'm as simple as a cow. I don't wear branded goods.

3. I sleep like a cow. I wouldn't wake up if a bike ran into me.

4. I'm as bored as a cow. Could you talk to me?

5. I'm as tired as a cow. I purged at least ten times today.

6. I'm as stable as a cow. I'm too lazy to show interest in other matters.

7. I'm as dull as a cow. I need more stimulation.

8. I could eat a cow. I skipped tea.

9. I could drink like a cow. Can I drink my own milk?

10. I'm as fierce as a cow (or bull).

11. I'm as clumsy as a cow. I think I stepped on my own poo.

12. I'm as quiet as a cow. You can't hear me when I'm soaking. (?)

13. I feel so lazy like a cow. I only want to wag my tail the whole day.

14. I'm as elegant as a cow. I don't make a fuss over small issues.

15. I'm as hungry as a cow. I feel like I have 4 stomachs.

16. I'm as practical as a cow. I'm known as the most down-to-earth of my peers.

17. I'm as healthy as a cow. I only eat green stuff.
18. I'm as sane as a cow. I don't do things like skydiving. 

19. I'm as peaceful as a cow. I don't like killing people except if they bang me on the road.

20. And of course, I'm as f** as a cow. lol.

I apologize again for any ill-feelings. Have a nice day lol

My Local Stint

Hi.

As you clearly can see, I came out with a new header. I know I'm always woolgathering and it means I have idle fancies and daydream especially in dense electronics and signal classes. I try not to of course. They say you won't when you're interested in your classes. But I'm not in most of them. 

Anywho, for the record, I am tall, handsome, and will be starting my industrial internship this coming Monday 3rd of October at Altera in Bayan Lepas. The stint is almost 7 months. The supervisor was quoted saying I'd enjoy my time there, there are Playstation Threes and a gym (a real plus point there). The job's actually an 8-5 job, but you can come anytime. Heck, if you can't make it to work just let me know! lolol. But it's a 100% software-based job and I can't imagine myself glued to a computer the whole time. My uncle said it's not a good thing to actually have my first work at Altera. Why? Because the environment is so nice there that you won't be able to work anywhere else in tha futura. Of course he also defended STEC comparing it as on par as Altera. We'll see. 

But then again, I think I have a bit of a problem. People have said that your FYP would most likely be based on what you learnt in your internship stint. But I plan to take either Power or Instrumentation & Control which are relatively orthogonal to the embedded stuff. OK I think I've said enough. Too much revealing :D