A good friend of mine recommended a new age piano player from Korea, Yiruma, recently and since then I've fallen in love with his beautiful melodies. Every notes touches listeners.
Yiruma - River Flows In You (this is my favourite)
Yiruma - Kiss The Rain
Yiruma - Maybe
Yiruma - Dreams
Yiruma - Love me
Friday, November 20, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
New Samsung Series 5 LCD
Birthday present this year is a new Samsung Series 5 LCD TV, 40inch (LA40B530) to be exact. I did a little research and here what's I found.
The Samsung Series 5 LCD models are available in five different sizes, the smallest 32-inch LN32A550, 37-inch LN37A550, 40-inch LN40A550, 46-inch LN46A550 and the largest 52-inch LN52A550 model. They all feature a 1080p (1920×1080 pixel) LCD screen which offers the highest HD format available. The LCD screen used is Samsung’s Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (SPVA) LCD panel which provides a superior image quality along with a high 178 degree viewing angle.
Down-firing stereo speakers are specially designed to increase audio quality, and are hidden from the stylish looking frame. The Samsung Series 5 LCDs also feature touch sensitive manual controls, eliminating any side buttons. There are three HDMI inputs, including one which is side mounted along with a USB 2.0 port.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
In a creative mood
After working for people so many years, I finally take some time to think about my own future. So far, it involves design and arts because that's my passion. Seeing my friends working in this industry makes me think twice whether I should focus back to arts and design.
I'm now brushing up my design skills, since I've stopped design anything for the past 8 years. Learning the tools and tips help me to relax after a hard day work in the office. I'm still in the industry but nothing beat the hands-on experience and able to produce an artwork. My personal tutoring starts this weekend.
Seems like I'm having a busy weekends recently. No time to relax and read my books. I still have around RM500 to spend on books before 31 December for my income tax purpose. It's better to spend it than pay tax to government.
I'm now brushing up my design skills, since I've stopped design anything for the past 8 years. Learning the tools and tips help me to relax after a hard day work in the office. I'm still in the industry but nothing beat the hands-on experience and able to produce an artwork. My personal tutoring starts this weekend.
Seems like I'm having a busy weekends recently. No time to relax and read my books. I still have around RM500 to spend on books before 31 December for my income tax purpose. It's better to spend it than pay tax to government.
Updating my recipe
I finally updated my favourite recipes on my EZ Epicure blog after letting it idle for almost a year. I haven't the time to arrange it or take photos of the food so for now, the recipe will do. This are the list I found on the internet and tried it.
Since I don't have much time, I go for recipes that's under 30 minutes t prepare and cook. I will probably updating more when I'm on leaves later of the month. This year end and I have to clear my balance leaves. Better do something useful because I don't have budget to travel.
Today my colleagues were busy booking free ticket from airasia's free seat promo.
Since I don't have much time, I go for recipes that's under 30 minutes t prepare and cook. I will probably updating more when I'm on leaves later of the month. This year end and I have to clear my balance leaves. Better do something useful because I don't have budget to travel.
Today my colleagues were busy booking free ticket from airasia's free seat promo.
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Swimming Lessons
After 10 years, I finally learn swimming again today. Had my first lesson this morning together with my friend's sons. I used to take lesson many years ago but I stopped half way because I don't like the teaching style and there're too many people in a class.
When my friend suggested that she wants to get her sons into swimming lesson last month, I jump to the idea because I always wanted to learn how to swim properly aka in the pool. My dad is an excellent diver and I hope someday I can go diving with him. I learned breathing technique and flooting. As usual, I panic easily and lost my confident so I forgot that I can actually standup when I slip. Seeing this, my instructor teach me how to floot when I lost my steps but advise me not to do it when I'm alone. At least I can breath and floot so I'm going to practise again for the next few days before my next lesson.
For 10 lessons, it costs RM150 and I think that's a real good bargain. I get good exercise for 2 hours and the only down side is I have sun-tan because I forgot to apply sun block lotion.
When my friend suggested that she wants to get her sons into swimming lesson last month, I jump to the idea because I always wanted to learn how to swim properly aka in the pool. My dad is an excellent diver and I hope someday I can go diving with him. I learned breathing technique and flooting. As usual, I panic easily and lost my confident so I forgot that I can actually standup when I slip. Seeing this, my instructor teach me how to floot when I lost my steps but advise me not to do it when I'm alone. At least I can breath and floot so I'm going to practise again for the next few days before my next lesson.
For 10 lessons, it costs RM150 and I think that's a real good bargain. I get good exercise for 2 hours and the only down side is I have sun-tan because I forgot to apply sun block lotion.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Learning Automotive
When my boss wants to launch an automotive vertical by end of this year, I was cracking my head. I am clueless about automotive because I've never got to know much about auto let alone understand its terminology and jargons.
Like it or not, I started to browse through auto magazines and watch videos from youtube. I've started to research anything I could think of related automotives. Then, I finally came up with a sitemap and sections for the contents. Somehow, I feel that I'm on a fell mission because the site is due to launch early December. There are still a lot to do and my staff are already over-pack with what they have now. Furthermore, automotive is not their forte and interest. I guess I have to take on automotive write up until I can find someone to manage the vertical content.
Luckily, one of my staff offers to find some top 20-40 titles for automotive write up. The news puts a smile on my face because with the titles, I can focus my research and prepare the write-ups. Hurry! I'll have to follow up with him so I can have more time to prepare the write-ups.
Like it or not, I started to browse through auto magazines and watch videos from youtube. I've started to research anything I could think of related automotives. Then, I finally came up with a sitemap and sections for the contents. Somehow, I feel that I'm on a fell mission because the site is due to launch early December. There are still a lot to do and my staff are already over-pack with what they have now. Furthermore, automotive is not their forte and interest. I guess I have to take on automotive write up until I can find someone to manage the vertical content.
Luckily, one of my staff offers to find some top 20-40 titles for automotive write up. The news puts a smile on my face because with the titles, I can focus my research and prepare the write-ups. Hurry! I'll have to follow up with him so I can have more time to prepare the write-ups.
The Difference between RON92, RON95, RON97, RON99 and NGV
This is my attempt to write my first blog related to automotive. Let's talk about the available fuels in Malaysia, shall we?
What is RON?
Well, RON means Research Octane Number and it refers to the ability of gasoline to auto burn or ignition inside the engine. Higher octane number refers to higher ability of the oil to fight auto ignition. Simply say, RON97 is harder to burn compared to RON95 and RON95 is harder to burn compared to RON92.
Higher octane number oil is basically designed for higher performance cars such as sport cars and racing cars. This is to avoid premature burning of oil inside the engine due to the auto ignition, which happens before the spark plug ignite the fuel. This phenomenon is known as Knocking (ignition).
Knocking is reduces the performance of vehicle. The right usage of octane number based on design and adjustment of engine will maximise the performance and effectiveness of the vehicle. Modern vehicles are equipped with knock sensor which enables it to adjust its combustion timing automatically according to the oil octane number to avoid knocking or premature ignition of oil.
A lot of people believed that RON92 petrol is the older oil and it is only suitable for older cars. Believe it or not, not all vehicles require high octane number petrol. You can check your vehicle fuel requirement inside the guide book of your vehicle or you can simply check the minimum octane rating at the back of the fuel lid cover of your vehicle. Most cars can still use RON92. As comparison, RON92 petrol is less powerful than RON95 and RON97. However, higher RON number does not means that it is more powerful. It means that it is harder to ignite. Besides that, it will cost you more for the fuel.
What is NGV?
NGV stands for Natural Gas Vehicle. NGV is a vehicle which runs on natural gas, a fuel which burns much more cleanly than gasoline. Natural gas can power existing cars, buses or trucks by converting the engines to a bi-fuel capability. To convert vehicles to natural gas requires installing a tank, fuel pressure regulators, and fuel lines. Most systems incorporate an electronic module which adjusts the engine to maintain comparable performance levels with either fuel. Fueling the NGV is a bit more complicated than fueling a conventional car. Drivers need to find a natural gas fueling station. NGV is supported by the government of Malaysia with incentives and legislation to encourage vehicles owner to use NGV.
What is RON?
Well, RON means Research Octane Number and it refers to the ability of gasoline to auto burn or ignition inside the engine. Higher octane number refers to higher ability of the oil to fight auto ignition. Simply say, RON97 is harder to burn compared to RON95 and RON95 is harder to burn compared to RON92.
Higher octane number oil is basically designed for higher performance cars such as sport cars and racing cars. This is to avoid premature burning of oil inside the engine due to the auto ignition, which happens before the spark plug ignite the fuel. This phenomenon is known as Knocking (ignition).
Knocking is reduces the performance of vehicle. The right usage of octane number based on design and adjustment of engine will maximise the performance and effectiveness of the vehicle. Modern vehicles are equipped with knock sensor which enables it to adjust its combustion timing automatically according to the oil octane number to avoid knocking or premature ignition of oil.
A lot of people believed that RON92 petrol is the older oil and it is only suitable for older cars. Believe it or not, not all vehicles require high octane number petrol. You can check your vehicle fuel requirement inside the guide book of your vehicle or you can simply check the minimum octane rating at the back of the fuel lid cover of your vehicle. Most cars can still use RON92. As comparison, RON92 petrol is less powerful than RON95 and RON97. However, higher RON number does not means that it is more powerful. It means that it is harder to ignite. Besides that, it will cost you more for the fuel.
What is NGV?
NGV stands for Natural Gas Vehicle. NGV is a vehicle which runs on natural gas, a fuel which burns much more cleanly than gasoline. Natural gas can power existing cars, buses or trucks by converting the engines to a bi-fuel capability. To convert vehicles to natural gas requires installing a tank, fuel pressure regulators, and fuel lines. Most systems incorporate an electronic module which adjusts the engine to maintain comparable performance levels with either fuel. Fueling the NGV is a bit more complicated than fueling a conventional car. Drivers need to find a natural gas fueling station. NGV is supported by the government of Malaysia with incentives and legislation to encourage vehicles owner to use NGV.
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