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Proton Persona Envy

2008-06-24T16:55:00.012+08:00

This is just a concept designed by Proton Design. Not for sale but it shows what you can do with your Persona.
Nice!!!

Firefox 3 Download Day!

2008-06-18T11:27:00.002+08:00

Firefox 3 is ready to be downloaded! What are you waiting for? Download now and spread the word because this is not just a download but you are actually helping to set a new world record for the most software downloaded in 24 hours. Click below to download:

Download Day starts on June 17th at 10 a.m. PDT (Malaysia time - Wednesday 1:00 AM)
For other local times click HERE.

New features in Firefox 3:

One click bookmarking.
Improved performance.
Password manager.
Instant website ID.
Platform - Native look and feel.

For more features click HERE.

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Definitions of Color

2008-06-12T12:26:00.002+08:00

Everyone have favorite color, but what does it mean? Every color have different values and different meaning in every way but below are the most common:

Black
Black is the color of authority and power. It is popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner. It is also stylish and timeless. Black also implies submission. Priests wear black to signify submission to God. Some fashion experts say a woman wearing black implies submission to men. Black outfits can also be overpowering, or make the wearer seem aloof or evil. Villains, such as Dracula, often wear black.

White
Brides wear white to symbolize innocence and purity. White reflects light and is considered a summer color. White is popular in decorating and in fashion because it is light, neutral, and goes with everything. However, white shows dirt and is therefore more difficult to keep clean than other colors. Doctors and nurses wear white to imply sterility.

Red
The most emotionally intense color, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing. It is also the color of love. Red clothing gets noticed and makes the wearer appear heavier. Since it is an extreme color, red clothing might not help people in negotiations or confrontations. Red cars are popular targets for thieves. In decorating, red is usually used as an accent. Decorators say that red furniture should be perfect since it will attract attention.
The most romantic color, pink, is more tranquilizing. Sports teams sometimes paint the locker rooms used by opposing teams bright pink so their opponents will lose energy.

Blue
The color of the sky and the ocean, blue is one of the most popular colors. It causes the opposite reaction as red. Peaceful, tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals, so it is often used in bedrooms. Blue can also be cold and depressing. Fashion consultants recommend wearing blue to job interviews because it symbolizes loyalty. People are more productive in blue rooms. Studies show weightlifters are able to handle heavier weights in blue gyms.

Green
Currently the most popular decorating color, green symbolizes nature. It is the easiest color on the eye and can improve vision. It is a calming, refreshing color. People waiting to appear on TV sit in "green rooms" to relax. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients. Brides in the Middle Ages wore green to symbolize fertility. Dark green is masculine, conservative, and implies wealth. However, seamstresses often refuse to use green thread on the eve of a fashion show for fear it will bring bad luck.

Yellow
Cheerful sunny yellow is an attention getter. While it is considered an optimistic color, people lose their tempers more often in yellow rooms, and babies will cry more. It is the most difficult color for the eye to take in, so it can be overpowering if overused. Yellow enhances concentration, hence its use for legal pads. It also speeds metabolism.

Purple
The color of royalty, purple connotes luxury, wealth, and sophistication. It is also feminine and romantic. However, because it is rare in nature, purple can appear artificial.

Brown
Solid, reliable brown is the color of earth and is abundant in nature. Light brown implies genuineness while dark brown is similar to wood or leather. Brown can also be sad and wistful. Men are more apt to say brown is one of their favorite colors.

A Tomato Story

2008-06-09T20:04:00.001+08:00

A Jobless man applied for the position of ‘office boy’ at Microsoft.
The HR manager interviewed him then watched him cleaning the floor as a test.

‘You are employed’ he said. Give me your e-mail address and I’ll send you the application to fill in, as well as date when you may start.

The man replied ‘But I don’t have a computer, neither an email’.

‘I’m sorry’, said the HR manager. If you don’t have an email, that means you do not exist. And who doesn’t exist, cannot have the job.’

The man left with no hope at all. He didn’t know what to do, with only $10 in his pocket. He then decided to go to the supermarket and buy a 10Kg tomato crate.
He then sold the tomatoes in a door to door round. In less than two hours,
he succeeded to double his capital. He repeated the operation three times,
and returned home with $60.

The man realized that he can survive by this way, and started to go everyday earlier, and return late. Thus, his money doubled or tripled everyday.

Shortly, he bought a cart, then a truck, and then he had his own fleet of delivery vehicles.

5 years later, the man is one of the biggest food retailers in the US
He started to plan his family’s future, and decided to have a life insurance.

He called an insurance broker, and chose a protection plan.
When the conversation was concluded the broker asked him his email.
The man replied,’I don’t have an email.’
The broker answered curiously, ‘You don’t have an email, and yet have succeeded to build an empire. Can you imagine what you could have been if you had an e mail?!!’ The man thought for a while and replied, ‘Yes, I’d be an office boy at Microsoft!’
Moral of the story...

Moral 1
Internet is not the solution to your life.

Moral 2
If you don’t have Internet, and work hard, you can be a millionaire.

Moral 3
If you received this message by email,
you are closer to being a office boy/girl,than a millionaire………. :p

How to 'Solve' Rubik's Cube

2008-06-07T20:42:00.002+08:00

Transparent Desktop

2008-06-04T20:50:00.012+08:00

Very cool illusion!

I try to make one and here's what I got:

Not bad, huh?
;p

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Beauty of Maths

2008-06-03T09:43:00.000+08:00

1 x 8 + 1 = 9
12 x 8 + 2 = 98
123 x 8 + 3 = 987
1234 x 8 + 4 = 9876
12345 x 8 + 5 = 98765
123456 x 8 + 6 = 987654
1234567 x 8 + 7 = 9876543
12345678 x 8 + 8 = 98765432
123456789 x 8 + 9 = 987654321

1 x 9 + 2 = 11
12 x 9 + 3 = 111
123 x 9 + 4 = 1111
1234 x 9 + 5 = 11111
12345 x 9 + 6 = 111111
123456 x 9 + 7 = 1111111
1234567 x 9 + 8 = 11111111
12345678 x 9 + 9 = 111111111
123456789 x 9 +10= 1111111111

9 x 9 + 7 = 88
98 x 9 + 6 = 888
987 x 9 + 5 = 8888
9876 x 9 + 4 = 88888
98765 x 9 + 3 = 888888
987654 x 9 + 2 = 8888888
9876543 x 9 + 1 = 88888888
98765432 x 9 + 0 = 888888888

Brilliant, isn't it? And look at this
symmetry:
1 x 1 = 1
11 x 11 = 121
111 x 111 = 12321
1111 x 1111 = 1234321
11111 x 11111 = 123454321
111111 x 111111 = 12345654321
1111111 x 1111111 = 1234567654321
11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321
111111111 x 111111111=123456789 87654321

Now, take a look at this... 101% From a
strictly mathematical viewpoint: What
Equals 100%? What does it mean to give
MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those
people who say they are giving more than
100%? We have all been in situations
where someone wants you to GIVE OVER
100%. How about ACHIEVING 101%? What
equals 100% in life? Here's a little
mathematical formula that might help
answer these questions:

If: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R
S T U V W X Y Z Is represented as: 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

If: H-A-R-D-W-O- R- K 8+1+18+4+23+
15+18+11 = 98%

And: K-N-O-W-L-E- D-G-E 11+14+15+23+
12+5+4+7+ 5 = 96%

But: A-T-T-I-T-U- D-E 1+20+20+9+20+
21+4+5 = 100%

THEN, look how far the love of God will
take you:
L-O-V-E-O-F- G-O-D 12+15+22+5+15+
6+7+15+4 = 101%

Therefore, one can conclude with
mathematical certainty that: While Hard
Work and Knowledge will get you close,
and Attitude will get you there, It's
the Love of God that will put you over
the top!

Here In My Home - Malaysian Artistes For Unity

2008-05-30T12:08:00.002+08:00

This is a non-profit, non-partisan, independent project from Malaysians directly to Malaysians.
I love this song! :)

FREE DOWNLOAD of this song and video at www.malaysianartistesforunity.info

Make Friends, Make Money, Make Sense!

2008-05-28T20:16:00.005+08:00

Did you know that MySpace did over $70 MILLION in advertising sales in March of 2008! Did they share any of that money with you? I know I didn’t get anything!

But I've found one Social network that share their revenue with the members. They will share 80% of their advertising revenue (starting from 1st August 2008). But its not just about earning cash; this is going to be one of the leading social networking sites around. Make sure you’re one of the first members. This site is still in Beta phase and currently free to join. So it’s the right price for now to have a look.

One reason to join now is that ZenZuu is going to have a revenue sharing plan! It is going to be like MySpace definitely. However it is going to be MySpace for people who would like to make a little cash for their efforts. I have no idea what the income potential is, but their ideas seem good to me. It is a great place for entrepreneurs or people who want to make friends around the world.

Here is the Zenzuu sites blurb:

Zenzuu is a next generation social networking platform that lets you create a profile similar to other ancient social networks, except our leading edge technology allows you to make money by signing up your friends and receive revenue sharing. Seize your oppportunity to cash in on the trillion dollar internet economy of social networking and global commerce with ZenZuu. Sign Up Now It’s FREE!

Connect with a Live Global Community.
Zenzuu gives you the opportunity to keep in touch with a massive global community anytime, anywhere. Unlike other social networks, we allow you to make money just for doing the same old things such as creating a profile, signing others up as well as the ability to take part in our Ad Revenue Sharing. ZenZuu gives you all the standard features you’d expect such as the ability to share your pictures, videos, music and more. Whether you want to make new contacts for business or for pleasure ZenZuu gives you all the tools necessary.

Join Now!

Some Footballers Look-a-Like...

2008-05-22T20:04:00.016+08:00

Top 10 Ways to Extend Your Laptop’s Battery Life

2008-05-20T09:30:00.002+08:00

Laptops tend to lose their charm quickly when you’re constantly looking for the nearest power outlet to charge up. How do you keep your battery going for as long as possible? Here are 10 easy ways to do so.

1. Defrag regularly - The faster your hard drive does its work - less demand you are going to put on the hard drive and your battery. Make your hard drive as efficient as possible by defragging it regularly. (but not while it’s on battery of course!) Mac OSX is better built to handle fragmentation so it may not be very applicable for Apple systems.

2. Dim your screen - Most laptops come with the ability to dim your laptop
screen. Some even come with ways to modify CPU and cooling performance. Cut them down to the lowest level you can tolerate to squeeze out some extra battery juice.

3. Cut down on programs running in the background - Itunes, Desktop Search, etc. All these add to the CPU load and cut down battery life. Shut down everything that isn’t crucial when you’re on battery.

4. Cut down external devices - USB devices (including your mouse) & WiFi drain down your laptop battery. Remove or shut them down when not in use. It goes without saying that charging other devices (like your iPod) with your laptop when on battery is a surefire way of quickly wiping out the charge on your laptop battery.

5. Add more RAM - This will allow you to process more with the memory your laptop has, rather than relying on virtual memory. Virtual memory results in hard drive use, and is much less power efficient. Note that adding more RAM will consume more energy, so this is most applicable if you do need to run memory intensive programs which actually require heavy usage of virtual memory.

6. Run off a hard drive rather than CD/DVD - As power consuming as hard drives are, CD and DVD drives are worse. Even having one in the drive can be power consuming. They spin, taking power, even when they?re not actively being used. Wherever possible, try to run on virtual drives using programs like Alcohol 120% rather than optical ones.

7. Keep the battery contacts clean - Clean your battery’s metal contacts every couple of months with a cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol. This keeps the transfer of power from your battery more efficient.

8. Take care of your battery - Exercise the Battery. Do not leave a charged battery dormant for long periods of time. Once charged, you should at least use the battery at least once every two to three weeks. Also, do not let a Li-On battery completely discharge. (Discharing is only for older batteries with memory effects)

9. Hibernate not standby - Although placing a laptop in standby mode saves some power and you can instantly resume where you left off, it doesn’t save anywhere as much power as the hibernate function does. Hibernating a PC will actually save your PC’s state as it is, and completely shut itself down.

10. Keep operating temperature down - Your laptop operates more efficiently when it’s cooler. Clean out your air vents with a cloth or keyboard cleaner.

Open Multiple Yahoo! Messenger

2008-05-17T14:17:00.004+08:00

This is a great tips for anyone who have more than one YM account or share a computer with others. With this tips, you can open multiple account at the same time.1. Go to Start > Run
2. Type regedit and press Enter
3. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Yahoo > pager > Test
4. Make a new String Value in Test. New > String
5. Name it "plural"
6. Double-click plural
7. Set value to 0
8. Close regedit

Now you can open more than one Yahoo! Mesenger with different account simultaneously.

Rename your Recycle Bin

2008-05-16T14:28:00.004+08:00

After few days of really, really bad internet connection (almost no connection at all), finally, I can update my blog. Anyway, today tips is how you can rename your Recycle Bin to anything you want.

Here's how it work:

1. Click Start / Run
2. Type regedit and press enter.
3. Open the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT folder
4. Open the CLSID folder
5. Open the {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} folder
6. Open the ShellFolder folder
7. Change the "Attributes" data value from "40 01 00 20" to "50 01 00 20". Once completed change the "CallForAttributes" dword value to "0x00000000" (double-click and change value data to 0). You must change both of these values to get the rename to appear.

After performing the above steps you will be able to rename the icon like any other icon. Right-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop and click Rename and rename it to whatever you wish.

Enjoy!

Drink Water on Empty Stomach

2008-05-13T11:36:00.001+08:00

It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value. We publish below a description of use of water for our readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses the water treatment had been found successful by a Japanese medical society as a 100% cure for the following diseases:

Headache, body ache, heart system, arthritis, fast heart beat, epilepsy, excess fatness, bronchitis asthma, TB, meningitis, kidney and urine diseases, vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, piles, diabetes, constipation, all eye diseases, womb, cancer and menstrual disorders, ear nose and throat diseases.

METHOD OF TREATMENT
1. As you wake up in the morning before brushing teeth, drink 4 x 160ml glasses of water
2. Brush and clean the mouth but do not eat or drink anything for 45 minute
3. After 45 minutes you may eat and drink as normal.
4. After 15 minutes of breakfast, lunch and dinner do not eat or drink anything for 2 hours
5. Those who are old or sick and are unable to drink 4 glasses of water at the beginning may commence by taking little water and gradually increase it to 4 glasses per day.
6. The above method of treatment will cure diseases of the sick and others can enjoy a healthy life.

The following list gives the number of days of treatment required to cure/control/reduce main diseases:
1. High Blood Pressure (30 days)
2. Gastric (10 days)
3. Diabetes (30 days)
4. Constipation (10 days)
5. Cancer (180 days)
6. TB (90 days)
7. Arthritis patients should follow the above treatment only for 3 days in the 1st week, and from 2nd week onwards – daily.

This treatment method has no side effects, however at the commencement of treatment you may have to urinate a few times.

It is better if we continue this and make this procedure as a routine work in our life. Drink Water and Stay healthy and Active.

This makes sense .. The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals .not cold water. Maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating!!! Nothing to lose, everything to gain....

For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion.

Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.

A serious note about heart attacks: Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting, Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack.

Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive..

A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to everyone they know, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life.

Smiley Cats

2008-05-12T21:47:00.003+08:00

Remove Shortcut Arrow from Desktop

2008-05-10T22:35:00.004+08:00

If you look closely at your desktop icons, you will see little arrow on the icons (left image). here's a way to get rid of it:

1) Click Start > Run...
2) Type regedit and press Enter.
2) Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile
3) Delete the IsShortcut registry value.
4) Restart your computer.

Very easy.... :)

Image source: http://www.mywindowsxp.info/page/28

Sequel - Mac vs PC...vs Linux

2008-05-10T00:12:00.001+08:00

LOL again... :p

Mac vs PC

2008-05-09T15:28:00.000+08:00

LOL... :p

Door to Hell!

2008-05-07T21:53:00.007+08:00

This place in Uzbekistan is called by locals “The Door to Hell”. It's situated near the small town of Darvaz. The story of this place lasts already for 35 years. Once the geologists were drilling for gas. Then suddenly during the drilling they have found an underground cavern, it was so big that all the drilling site with all the equipment and camps got deep deep under the ground. None dared to go down there because the cavern was filled with gas. So they ignited it so that no poisonous gas could come out of the hole, and since then, it’s burning, already for 35 years without any pause. Nobody knows how many tons of excellent gas has been burned for all those years but it just seems to be infinite there. :0

You think the photos is fake/photoshopped? See the video below:

Source:http://www.englishrussia.com/?p=1830

10 Interesting Facts about NOKIA

2008-05-05T21:53:00.002+08:00

1) The ringtone "Nokia tune" is actually based on a 19th century guitar work named "Gran Vals" by Spanish musician Francisco T rega. The Nokia Tune was originally named "Grande Valse" on Nokia phones but was changed to "Nokia Tune" around 1998 when it became so well known that people referred to it as the "Nokia Tune."

2) The world's first commercial GSM call was made in 1991 in Helsinki over a Nokia-supplied network, by Prime Minister of Finland Harri Holkeri, using a Nokia phone.

3) Nokia is currently the world's largest digital camera manufacturer, as the sales of its camera-equipped mobile phones have exceeded those of any conventional camera manufacturer.

4) The "Special" tone available to users of Nokia phones when receiving SMS (text messages) is actually Morse code for "SMS". Similarly, the "Ascending" SMS tone is Morse code for "Connecting People," Nokia's slogan. The "Standard" SMS tone is Morse code for "M" (Message).

5) The Nokia corporate font (typeface) is the AgfaMonotype Nokia Sans font, originally designed by Eric Spiekermann. Its mobile phone User's Guides Nokia mostly used the Agfa Rotis Sans font.

6) In Asia, the digit 4 never appears in any Nokia handset model number, because 4 is considered unlucky in many parts of Southeast/East Asia.

7) Nokia was listed as the 20th most admirable company worldwide in Fortune's list of 2006 (1st in network communications, 4th non-US company).

8. Unlike other modern day handsets, Nokia phones do not automatically start the call timer when the call is connected, but start it when the call is initiated. (Except for Series 60 based handsets like the Nokia 6600).

9) Nokia is sometimes called aikon (Nokia backwards) by non-Nokia mobile phone users and by mobile software developers, because "aikon" is used in various SDK software packages, including Nokia's own Symbian S60 SDK.

10) The name of the town of Nokia originated from the river which flowed through the town. The river itself, Nokianvirta, was named after the old Finnish word originally meaning sable, later pine marten. A species of this small, black-furred predatory animal was once found in the region, but it is now extinct.

Concept Phones

2008-05-04T20:53:00.002+08:00

1. Nokia Archive Concept Phone

2. Sony Ericsson Concept Phone

3. Nokia Aeon concept phone

4. NEC Tag concept phone

5. Black Box Concept Phone

6. Onyx Concept Phone

7. Dark Label Retroxis Phone

8. BenQSiemens Snake phone

9. CUin5 Concept Cellphone

10. Bracelet Phone with Built-in MP3 Player

Source:http://www.cellphonebeat.com/entry/top-10-concept-phones/

Earn Money for searching the Internet!

2008-05-04T20:15:00.005+08:00

Earn some money by searching the internet! It's very simple. Just like using google or yahoo but the different is that you will get paid for every search you made.

Guide:
1. Go to the My Search Funds website and Join. You simply enter your Email address. You will be given the option to set your homepage to your personal My Search Funds search page.

2. Your Password will be sent to the Email address you entered.

3. When you receive your password you will be able to login and check how much you've made. The amount earned on the main page of the site are updated a day in arrears so any searches you make today will be credited to your total tomorrow.

4. Simply access your personal MySearchFunds search page and do a search.

Tips:
* You DO NOT need to be signed into My Search Funds to do a search. As long as you use your personal homepage or the Internet Explorer Search Box - your search will be counted and credited to you.

* Access every site you visit through MySearchFunds. For example, every time you want to go to friendster.com simply enter 'friendster' into your MySearchFunds search box.

* Ensure you have your Payment Details set up so that you are paid every month. You are paid monthly through PayPal or direct into your Bank Account (UK only).

* Give it a month the cash soon ads up. It’s completely free and you can start earning right away. What's more, you can recommend a friend and earn 10% of their revenue.

Join Now!

Life Before Computer...

2008-05-04T20:06:00.002+08:00

Liverpool 2008/10 Jersey

2008-05-03T23:55:00.006+08:00

Finally, a brand new jersey. I like the new design (no more collar). Look retro especially with the v-neck. The new home kit is better , just need to get rid of carlsberg as sponsor.

My first (official) blog!

2008-05-03T22:47:00.000+08:00

Salam and greeting to all!

This actually my second blog...
Dunno what happen to the first one... M.I.A :p
Anyway, Welcome to my blog and I hope u like it. Basically, I will post anything and everything such as my life, some interesting things, latest news -- Liverpool FC, the world...
everything la, senang citer...huhu