Double Parking?

linked from xkcd.

Writing a thank you note

Image taken from art and science blog

So someone just helped you with your assignment? or drove you all the way back home from 50km away because it's late in the night already? or even made a coffee for you to drink when you are sleepy?

When it comes to the time to say thank you, most of the time, I will tend to think that just saying it isn't enough. But giving them something in return doesn't cut it as well, because it will make them think that you are just paying them for their work, which they mostly rendered sincerely to you. hmm... dilemma, just how do i show them that I appreciate their work?

Here is an article that provides simple steps to write a thank you note to the people who had helped you in anyway, i think you guys will find it useful as well ;)

Enjoy

The simple dollar: how to write an effective thank you note for any occasion

seehua
*Imitating the masses will take you to their level. So do imitation of the powerful as well...

Damn Interesting

Amongst the sites that I frequently visit for reading materials, this site had turned out to be one of my favourite for the last few days to douse the flames of boredom that had engulfed me at work (since there is almost nothing to do other than to wait for my components to finally arrive from the armory).

Introducing Damn Interesting, the site that offers great writeups on lots of interesting stuffs ranging from strange happenings to scientific breakthroughs of all time. The authors usually write their articles in a very suspenceful manner, inducing the readers to continue reading until the very end. To whet your appetite, here is one of my favourite article over there:

The Gimli Glider

So if you guys need something to kill off boredom, do visit and have fun reading the long time killers there, all the while gaining needed general knowledge to show off to your friends :)

seehua

Public Relations 2.0

Good day to you guys out there.

First, my apologies for not posting anything lately, since I am more involved in my work in my company (Just finished the design phase of the circuit), and I am more involved in the moderation of ReCom.

Nevertheless, I'll blog about my trip to Stockholm in Sweden a few weeks ago when I am done with minor cleaning up of the pictures taken there. The heat is causing major noise issues with the pictures taken, and sometimes i forgot to tune down the ISO when shooting in bright daylight. Ugh, talking about nice ISO spoilt pictures :(

As a filler, I would recommend you guys to have a read at the following article, which I think is useful for those who might want to start a business later on, or just about anyone else who isn't disconnected with the world. Have fun reading them ;)

Techcrunch: PR secrets for startups


Enjoy and till the next post, take care yea you guys ;)

seehua

Rule of Thumb

You can always add seasonings to cooking, but you cannot take them out. So always start with half of your seasonings and taste your recipe before adding more.
~Viki Anderson, graphic designer, Omaha, NE~

Never consider the "use by" date on a food product without also applying the "sniff test."
~Steve, retired, Glendale, Utah, USA~

Rule of Thumb is a phrase you apply to sayings that fairly accurate in most situations stated in the rule. For a more comprehensive explanation, Wikipedia have the following to say

A rule of thumb is a principle with broad application that is not intended to be strictly accurate or reliable for every situation. It is an easily learned and easily applied procedure for approximately calculating or recalling some value, or for making some determination.

While doing some online surfing, this site named RuleOfThumb came up. Thinking it's pretty cool, I've decided to share with you guys as well. Enjoy. You can go to the site by clicking on the big logo at the top of the page.

And if you have any rule of the thumb as well, feel free to register there and submit it ;)

seehua
*Be calm and composed, even if you are running out of time. You will do more that way~

Just how insignificant are we?

The Inner Life of a Cell

Found this while reading my Google Reader feeds. It's quite a nice video with nice music and in the second 'long' version, narration as well. Those who are taking subjects related to biology might benefit from this :)

Animation only


'Long' version with narration

7 Habits of Highly Ineffective People

Read and reflect...

Damn i am very very guilty on the 7th point... Maybe I should unsubscribe from Digg :p

seehua

Ipoh

Here is an interesting video from day-dreamer's blog about Ipoh. Since Jen came from Ipoh as well, I am going to help give tribute to it as well ;)

Go and have a look at this page and post your comments there ;)

For the benefit of those who are from ReCom, this is the girl version of day[dash or underscore]dreamer, not the one who have an anime girl as his avatar :p

Anyway, Kuching still rocks big time =)
I miss Kuching laksa :(

seehua

How much waste does your car generate per day?

source: http://www.frederiksamuel.com/blog/images/wwf_blackcloud.jpg

One Day Blog Silence

No words, just respect. May those who had passed away on the day rest in peace. Please refrain from posting any comments in this blog on 30th of April, to show our respect to the victims. This poster will be put up again on the day itself.

seehua
*Let's create a world full of LOVE~

Pictures: Hiroshima 1945

War is something which should be avoided at all costs. It had led a lot of people who knows nothing what is it about. Shown after the link are some of the pictures that many of us haven't seen before, and let this be a lesson on the ravages of war.

Hiroshima, the unseen pictures.
Photographs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (Gensuikin)


seehua
*Let's create a world full of LOVE~

How to destroy Earth :p

If you are really sick of Earth that you want to destroy it completely, this guide is for you... :p

Hmm... they seemed to had missed out building a star out of Earth by building it's mass :p

p/s: Most of the steps outlines doesn't really obey the laws of physics as it is known today... so you guys might want to take it with a grain of salt... :p

What people think of you based on your choice of cellphone (in Australia)

Just got to read a post from Engadget about how people tend to think of you based on the choice of cellphones that you are using. Head over and check it out.

Don't look now, but that Nokia in your pocket means you're over the hill (engadget)

Here would what people in Australia think of me based on the brand of my cellphone, Sony Ericsson k750i (modified into w800i)

Sony Ericsson: Ambitious young men, professionals, success driven, individualistic

Here's what they say about Phiaw who owns a LG Chocolate phone:

LG: Favorite of mums, stay-at-home parents, success driven, harmony seekers

which i say, is quite true :p

seehua
*Let's create a world full of LOVE~

Article 11

No doubt this is an sensitive issue as played recently. Article 11 of the Constitution of Malaysia are the very words that guarantees the freedom to practice religion in Malaysia. It is now oft quoted by government officials as something which cannot be breached or the very fabric of Malaysian society will be unweaved... I thought it will be the best to link to explanations about this article as contained within the institution and what it means. Enjoy reading.

Article 11: Alive and Kicking

P.S: I had been eating vegetable soup for the last 2 weeks... i think sooner of later, i am going to be so sick of veges that i won't be eating them for the rest of my life. Blame myself for buying so much of them as one time...

What Happens in a Court...

Click on me...

Sample:

Q: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?
A: No.
Q: Did you check for blood pressure?
A: No.
Q: Did you check for breathing?
A: No.
Q: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began
the autopsy?
A: No.
Q: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
A: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
Q: But could the patient have still been alive nevertheless?
A: It is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law somewhere.

Reasons Why Geeks are Severely Underpaid

While surfing Digg yesterday, i came across the following site. It underlines the reasons why geeks (a.k.a. IT professionals) often fails to get a salary which really worth their talents. But after reading a while, I find that the arguments applies to all others as well.

Tech Salary Negotiations: IT Jobs

Enjoy ;)

seehua
*Let's create a world full of LOVE~

Very Hard Game Bosses

Hmm... let's just say that they are not for normal gamers like me :p





Enjoy

seehua
*Let's create a world full of LOVE~

DSLR Cameras

For those who are wondering what are the advantages and disadvantages, or even what is a DSLR camera *gasp*, i had compiled a simple list of articles for your reading pleasure. Enjoy

SLR camera basics.
What is a DSLR camera.

If you are wondering if you should get a DSLR or a compact normal digital camera, the following articles are for you:

10 Reasons to buy a DSLR camera.
10 Reasons Not to buy a DSLR camera.

If you are certain that you are going to get a DSLR, you will need to know your camera better:

5 Things You Should Know About Your DSLR.

Hope these articles can help you sort out your doubts.

and last but not least, here is Kenny Sia's take on digital cameras...

c'ya all later :p

seehua
*Let's create a world full of LOVE~

Computer Tech Support Jokes

Ok, some of the times, being a pseudo-tech support, i do enjoy some of the hilarious moments laughing at people's ignorance. So if you are also a geek, here's a site that might be worth reading for some joke that might make you laugh till you fall from your chair. And to the others, let's just say that the computer isn't your typical consumer device... hehe...

Computer Stupidities

seehua