On Hiatus - Network Problem, Work Schedule, etc.

October 20, 2008 – 3:46 pm

I hate to admit, but I know I’ve been neglecting my own self hosted blog for a while now. I also hate to be said as “people who ranted and give excuses”, but damn it - just got too many things out of hands currently!

There’s two reasons why I can’t get to blog often currently:

  1. Bloody stupid Streamyx that doesn’t give me a stable connection! *scream*
  2. Work schedule that seems never stops (which also prevent me from blogging in the office)

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Okay, here’s the story on the first reason:

I can’t get a stable connection with Streamyx - that means I got disconnected after about 10 minutes of  connection. Then it will try to reconnect (that takes me from 10 minutes and worst come to worst, never got reconnected).

The problem seems more prudent when I connect to my YM, Gmail, or any chat applications. Oh, not to mention, it happens when I’m surfing Web 2.0 based sites too! This includes Facebook, Squidoo, or any other blogs (especially Blogger blog). Downloads? Bah!

Tried to reset the connection by resetting the modem, and it didn’t work. Tried replacing the cables, also not working.

I am now surveying other ISP that can give me a stable connection so that I can get back to my own regular life.

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Reason #2: Work schedule in office

Things got out of hands pretty quickly after Raya - what with all the Academic Initiative thingy, PureXML competition, and others. Not to mention my targets for producing collaterals also hanging by a thin thread I called time.

Yes, I am running out of time to complete my target for the year. Oh god bless me with extra power please!

And that’s a good reason enough not to be blogging in the office for now. Shayte.

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Thus, I am declaring myself on hiatus - will be away from blogging quite a while now. I am also thinking of redesigning my theme and make it more faster + cleaner. The result of my playing around gives an impact to the performance and beauty, methink.

Help is appreciated if you can suggest me a good ISP that can provide me with stable and fast connection.

Sorry guys, I hope you’ll be returning to this blog once everything is back to normal. Thanks!

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IBM DB2 XML Superstar Competition

September 22, 2008 – 1:00 pm

Sorry guys for not being able to update as much as before in this fasting month; been too tired and too busy with works :(

Anyway, this blog post is an announcement & advertisement pertaining to IBM DB2 XML Superstar Competition. Details as follow:

Earlier this month, IBM has launched the “Search for the XML Superstar” in Malaysia, a brand new ASEAN-wide initiative open to all students, faculty members as well as professional developers.

Besides the opportunity to be an ASEAN XML Superstar, the series of contests allows you to acquire new skills such as XML and database management that can help increase your marketability in the global marketplace. You can participate in three categories:

  • Let your creativity fly with Video Mania,
  • Show your talent in Query Challenge, and…..
  • Take the ultimate challenge in Programming Contest!

In addition to learning and honing new skills, you will stand a chance to win Nintendo Wii, iPod Nanos systems, and other attractive prizes. Early bird prizes will also be given to those who participate early. So sign up now and get a head start to becoming an XML Superstar!

So Developers, Students, want a free Wii???? :D

Go to: http://asean.xmlsuperstar.com to register yourself for which competition that you like ;)

Sample quiz questions:

Questions? Drop me a comment!

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The D.E.Y - Give You The World

September 8, 2008 – 10:00 pm

Have you ever felt deja-vu in a new song? Feels like the new song tunes a very familiar noise? Is it a rehash from another song? Is it infringement?

I first heard this song from radio on my way back home from work. I catch the chorus and do a quick Google and found out the song and Youtube clip. Please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlnoR-75mp8 (embedded has been disabled :( )

Now can you tell me what song is this resembles to?

EDITED: I found it! It’s an imitation of “Khayalan”!

(Want to sing along? Here’s the lyric… )

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