Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Call me paranoid

I recently got an email from an organization (that I am registered with) asking (for the second time) me for some of my personal information.

Echo("
Dear Sir / Ms. / Mdm,

On behalf of ....[blablabla]

We have been notified that your address or details have been change and as a result we are no longer able to send out your Newsletter, etc. We would greaty appreciate if you could furnish us with your new mailling address and details. You can do so by filling out the attached form and sending it back to this address.

If you have any questions regarding this please do not hesitate to contact us at 03-xxxxxxxx ext x.

.. ....[blablabla]
");

Ok, my issue with this is that HELLO! I will absolutely not send my personal information through email. Why?

1# The internet is no safe place.
2# I have received updated my information before and I am still getting my
newsletter and all that stuff, so what is up with that?
3# The sender email domain wasn't even belong the organization.

If you think "nothing wrong with that also, you register with the organization what, and they need your info, send only la". You know what, don't ever do that especially if sensitive information is involved. Anyone can pose as anyone and any organization to bluff information out of you by.
1# Sending you fake emails requesting for personal information.
2# Sending you fake links and redirects you to the 'official website' to update your details. This is a scam.

If you are smarter "Yeah lo, sounds fishy especially when the email comes from another domain". Emails can be fake even if it is from the same domain. The source of the email might not be from the domain because this can be easily changed. So an email from eBay does not necessary mean it's really from eBay.

I will have to call the number they have given in the email to verify the authenticity of the email. Then again, the number they have given me could be a scam too. I will just have to call the company directly and request to speak to the sender. And if this email is real... well, I think they should be informed that not everyone is conformable giving out their information
like that.

Call me paranoid... but I'm not willing to take chances, so should you.

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

you do not have permission to shut down and restart this computer

"you do not have permission to shut down and restart this computer"

Every now and then, I get a lot of hits from Google on the above keyword. Since I have encountered this problem once with my home PC, and another time with my office laptop when I reinstalled Windows, I felt it is important to type this entry. I thought that most people would know how to fix the problem by now, but if I'm getting so much hits on this keyword, I know I'm wrong.

What is causing your Windows machine to prompt that error message?
You have been infected by a computer worm called SASSER.

How do I fix the problem?
Download the W32.Sasser Removal Tool at Symantec.com It's very effective stand alone tool clean up the infection.

How do I prevent it from happening again?
Many viruses and worms floats around on the Internet, so you need to learn to protect your PCs.
1# Don't open any unknown/unexpected files or emails. That includes common files such as .doc .xls .jpg and many more. Erotic.jpg might sound interesting to you, or you think reading FungShui2006.doc would be nice... think again.
2# If you are using Windows XP, turn on your Firewall. It doesn't slow down your system performance.
3# Run system scans at least once a week. You don't have to purchase expensive anti virus or anti spyware software. Free ones like AVG and Ad-Aware does the job well.
4# Keep your system up to date with the latest security software patches. (Meaning, run your automatic updates!)

Learn more about Sasser from Symantec and Microsoft.

Remember, protect your PC. Prevention is always better than cure.

Sunday, May 21, 2006

They left their rubbish behind

I was at Sunway Pyramid the other day and as usual, I camped at 'strategic spots' to wait for people to come out. As I was waiting, I saw this couple eating McDonalds in their Proton Satria. Yep, nothing wrong with that. ...but

I waited a while longer and lucky me, someone came to collect their car parked beside the blue Proton Satria. As I parked my car, the Proton Satria reversed out of their parking spot and left.

...they left all right, they left their rubbish behind. Shame on you two. All we need is more people like that *rolls eyes*

*sign* The rubbish bin is just less than 3 meters away. Why can't this person get his\her ass up from the car and throw it away?

Saturday, May 20, 2006

The southpark you



Found this on my sis'd blog. Minor entertainment for the brain dead aka me.

I forgot what I wanted to say

I feel blank. So ...uraghblarang... blablabla. I lost my enthusiasm. Jaded. Burnt out. I can't fall into REM. I need sleeping pills. I'm desparate for a good rest.

Friday, May 19, 2006

Read the book, don't watch the movie

Da Vinci Code Movie spoilers. Read at your own risk ...lol!

Aiyah, read the book, don't watch the movie. Watched the movie then read the book.

The movie was a good movie, if you have not read the book. It was kind of a turn off for me because it was like watching the movie for the second time. I knew what was going to come next, I know who is the evil bad guy. There wasn't any hype or adrenalin pumping action going on for me. Sad... so sad.

But, the movie was some like how I have imagined the scenes would be like (especially Silas!). The movie was very much like the book. 90% of the story line was there. 10% of is was rearranged or cut out (time limits in a movie ma), but really good movie.

Silas was great. ...hahaha maybe because I thought he was sexy in the movie, and he acted well. His scene with the whip and the part where he put on the spiky leg strap....ahhhh sent chills down my sore back. There was a part in Teabing's house where Silas pop out of no where attacking Robert, I freaked not because I was surprised.... I freaked because the guy beside of me freaked! He was leaning forward that the time and *BANG* suddenly my whole chair moved vigorously and ....aiyorrr no comment.

The scene at the Lurve, bank and aeroplane was short... I had imagined it to be longer. The aeroplane landing part was nice... but they left some stuff out. But I shouldn't be complaining. Books are always more detailed.

Over all good movie. Go watch.

Stuff about Dan Brown and his book here.

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Random burst of news

I'm thinking of removing the tab board. The more you say 'spam' on the tag board, the more there is on it.

Anyway, my back is fine. I feel much better today. I think I should be able to do my routine stuff in a few more days. Yippie!

I went out shopping for the whole day but I didn't manage to buy anything =( ...I did however spend myself to delicious Baskin Robins Rum N Raisins banana spilt MUAHAHAHA!

Oh yeah lo, I'm out shopping means I didn't go to work. I don't have a job right now actually. I resigned...

*Jaw drops* "Har what do you mean resigned? I thought you just had a job?" Well, yeah I did. You remember that bone post? Well, I finally picked a bone so ...well... yeah I resigned and now waiting to dig up my new bone. I know, I know, I can't be doing this, I have to stick to something. So... I know.

I was also at the movies today. M.I:III is nice, although the guns on the van at the beginning of the movie looked like cheapskate home made toys. And Malaysian Airlines had free advertisement!

Da Vinci Code is tomorrow!!!! I can't wait! ....on and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is another movie that is surely ONZZZ.

One more thing, I need someone to crash in with me for a week in June. Anyone? (*ahem* for those without the Y chromosome only)

Sunday, May 14, 2006

Another big POW

You know what, I had another big fall AGAIN yesterday. I'm officially jinxed. Serious.

I was preparing to leave the house for Pangkor to visit my grandma. Mom was rearranging all the potted plants to make sure they don't dry up during the time when we were away. I don't usually do gardening, but exchanging hanging plant's need no special skills. Some plants were hooked from the beam, so I decided to help her exchange some plants.

I took a chair and stood on it. I took my time balancing myself on the chair as the chair was actually quite ergonomically designed. The back portion of the chair was slanting backwards. But as stood up straight, my head banged a plastic potted plant hanging behind of me. I moved my body weight and head forward to avoid the swinging pot hitting my head again. Butttt, I didn't notice the coconut husk pot in front me.

*Doing*

My forehead hit the coconut and *pow* before I could react the coconut swung back and hit me again. At that moment I lost my balance.

I knew I was falling back. My body weight was towards the back... I was falling. I tried to regained my balance but the design of the chair wasn't helping. The slant of the chair made is impossible for me to shift my weight back towards the front.

There was nothing on the left or right to hold on to except dangling potted plants. I didn't catch hold of them because... they would just fall on me. My mom saw me losing my balance... but she was at a position where she could not catch hold of me.

Imagine this in slow motion....

My arms waving frantically like I have wings to regain my balance. I grabbed my mom's arms who was reaching for me. But the chair was already falling back. I fell with the chair. On the way down, my left elbow hit a porcelain bird bath. It toppled over landing on me and broke into two. I landed on my bum, again.

The pain shot up to my whole body especially my elbow and my already strained and sprained back.

I was still ok..... I still could stand and walk up to my room to have a change of clothes. My pair of jeans soaked up 90% of the water from the bird bath. I went back down. And prepared to leave the house... but I don't know why ...I started crying.

It's weird because I still could bare the pain, but as I started crying... the got worst and worst. It took me A REALLY LONG TIME to realize that I was actually in pain. My tears have to tell me that I'm in pain, and not my brain. Is this normal?...have such SLOW reflexes?

My parents sent me to the hospital. I took an X-Ray.

Thank god I'm ok. There's no fracture... but maybe just some swollen muscles and veins from the fall. The doctor took a look at my back too. The bruise was worst, and more swollen, but nothing so serious that will give me permanent damage.

I'm freaking out right now. 2 hard falls in a row. There's something wrong with me. But what?

Saturday, May 13, 2006

Barcode bruise

I had butter legs today... I fell down the escalator in 1Utama and hurt my bumb, my left elbow and back. And now... I have a huge barcode escalator steps imprint on my back. Wanna see?



Yep, it hurts like hell. Maybe I should tatoo that bruise to remind me of my fall... HAHAHA.

When I slipped my body fell back and my legs stretch front. My bum when *bump bump bump* on 3 steps and then my gym back I was carrying on my back flew up and *pow* my back hit against the escalator steps. That redder spot in the middle.. that’s my back bone. Bull’s eye ….*kapow* on the steps.

The lady behind freaked and ask "Are you ok?! Are you ok?!" Well, for a minute I was... but the pain stated sinking in after that. I sat on the escalator for a while because the pain was excruciating. People at the top and the bottom floor came to look... *shyyy* but the painnnn.

Even now my back is sore. I think it's going to be worst tomorrow. This brings back memories. I had a really bad sprain on my back during my primary school days... hurt like mad too. I couldn't even lift my arm that time.

Bad day I guess. I have no problems walking after gym. I didn't even do leg workout today! I even did a little window shopping before I ...fell. Maybe it was the slippers I was wearing. It was plastic, and the sole.. well, not something I would wear on a rainy day. I have been wearing it since I started gym but had no problems, but today... *sign. Or maybe because I wasn't careful while walking down the escalator? I usually stand and let the escalator take me down, but today the escalator broke down...

Hm.. yeah maybe. Plastic slippers and escalator don't go well together. My barcode bruise will remind me of that.

Thursday, May 11, 2006

Importance of family dinners

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{
apple[i]=rand();
printf("%d /n", apple[i]);
}

Hm... not sure if my printf syntax is correct. It's been a long time since I have touched C. All rand() came out to be even numbers. Don't get the whole rand() thing.. well, you don't have to. All I have to say is that I have one less decision to make. I can feel a little relaxed right now.

I'm leaving work on time today for dinner with my family. My bro is back from Singapore so I decided we should all go for a dinner together. I miss having family dinner, ... actually I miss having family outings.

Sometimes we all get so worked up in the office that we tend to forget who is at home. I'm such a hypocrite sometimes when I say why people can just forget what and who is at home. I have been busy with work and focused on gym on weekdays and weekends that I don't have time for my family.

Too tell you the truth, not having enough time might be an excuse. I can always make time, but I guess I sometimes just don't bother. Do I feel guilty? Seriously, No. Do I feel that I being a bad child? Yes, maybe, but it doesn't bother me. Is there something wrong with me then? I think there is because I think my love for the family have degraded since I started working.

The bottom line is, there's no bottom line because I have no idea where this post is leading me. But I think having family dinners are important, at least to me.

Back during primary and secondary school days, I have dinner with all my family members everyday. A time to get to vent share your frustration about something with the family. But obviously not only that, share news, announce things, update the whole family about our lives. Some how these dinners brings out the good morals in me.

Sadly I don't realize the importance of these family dinners until now.

Everyone seems to be too busy with studies, work and play to have a proper family dinner on weekdays. And sometime, not even during the weekends. And I'm guilty as charged.

I can really feel that the bond we had is degrading as the days pass. Sad but true. Sharing news have been more tedious too. I have I have to make an effort to have more family dinners... and actually pull my family members to have more of them.

If I'm a mommy next time, I think I would etch it into my family member's mind about the importance of family dinners.

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

kill -9 9999

cd /opt/LIFEwrk/sbin
./configwrk -o local.wrkawhr -v de.pg.com xo.lc.com
./configwrk -o local.ec -v 999 999
./iwrk cnbuild
[10/May/2006:15:40:31 +0800] ldapt2 [9999]: General Warning:
got server configuration in wrk, but unstable

I don't want to..
kill -9 9999

Whats the real deal in the corporate culture?

Received this on email multiple times, I thought it would be nice to share this. Whats the real deal in the corporate culture?


...still waiting for bonus
This is how you can save you job.


...still waiting for bonus
Hahaha sounds like one of those lengthy meetings with no conclusion.


...still waiting for bonus
Hm... actually this happens a lot these days when everything is paperless. Emails are used as black and white so I guess this joke is reality.


...still waiting for bonus
No comment ;P


...still waiting for bonus
HAHAHA so true!!!


...still waiting for bonus
Enough said.


...still waiting for bonus

Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Faith? God? Karma? Luck?

Things have started to get really busy at work. My honeymoon period is over and now it's time to crack the brain to solve problems.

On other issues about work, things were confusing for me. Bone here bone there. Time is drawing really near and I have to set a deadline some where... and leave the rest to faith? God? Karma? Luck? ... I don't know man.

But seriously, I would be really disappointed if ... *sign* I wonder if I would do a good job if ... *hais* But I guess I would have to built up my passion for it ... like I always do.

Oh man, what's wrong with me? Am I being negative and loosing the confidence already? Why can't they hurry up??! ... *breath in breath out* I need to relax. If it happens, it happens for a reason.

...or am i just giving myself excuses?

I hope I get a peace of mind this weekend. Will be away.

Saturday, May 06, 2006

Dunkin in my stomach

OHHHHH I miss Dunkin donuts so much! My mom came home with a box of Dunkin today and ....Oh just delicious. I kind of feel so guilty right now because I just came home from a weigh in at the gym... I pilled on fat rather than lose some. And Dunkin? ...ahhh eat first think later. I guess I will have to work harder (and BE MORE DISPLIN WHEN IT COME TO FOOD!) to work off that two pieces of unhealthy sweet fattening but heavenly delicious Dunkin donut.

I remember so clearly of my Dunkin donuts days back in Form 2. I usually reach school at about 12.30noon as classed starts at 1.02pm. But classes don't start until 2.30pm on Fridays so I have 2 hours to burn at school. Me and my group of friends would use this 2 hours to hop on a bus that takes us to Section 14 where Dunkin donuts and Baskin Robin ice-cream shops were at.

We usually have our bites at Dunkin... and I can honestly tell you, I have tried practically all the flavors Dunkin offered back then. If we skipped Dunkin for the day and have some (oh so delicious Rum N Raisins) ice cream, we will end up taking away donuts to bring back to school for recess.

We bought scoops of ice creams and donuts almost every week until the workers there know us... and hehehe being VIP customers has its advantages.

Hm.. I also remembered once I was kind of down for don't know what reason, I actually bought a whole pint of Rum N Raisins and actually finished it myself. That was my first time eating that much ice cream at a time! HAHAHA but the effect was great... I just love what Rum N Raisins can do to me =) The only other time I ate a whole pint of Rum N Raisins again was with JK up in little Genting. HAHAHA it was fun because we had durian and then ice cream.

I always wondered where I got all that money to spend on Dunkin and Baskin back in those days. I think I was filthy rich with my daddy's allowance.. but then I was always broke. Hm... and where did all the fat go? I wish I have the metabolism I had back then. I can eat a dozen of Dunkin and a pint of my favorite Rum N Raisins without guilt! MUAAHHAHAHAH.... hais.. I have got to stop all this food dreaming man. I need to get back in shape... a shape other than round on my stomach.

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

When taking up a new job

Disclaimer: This was emailed to me sometime ago. Good read, but sadly I don't know the source of this article.

When taking up a new job.

It could be your first job or your first day in a new environment, how would you behave, how would you like to dress? You got to remember whatever you do, all eyes will be on you. Well here are few tips you can use to your benefit.

Get to work on time
While this might sound trivial, the fundamentals are that you should be at your desk and ready to work at the time your shift starts. While everyone understands that once in a while you could be caught in a traffic jam, just make sure you turning up late doesn’t turn into a habit.

Never under-dress
Ask around, check out what’s acceptable and not. While some offices demand a formal attire, casuals are acceptable in most offices nowadays. Your colleagues and co-workers shouldn’t feel that you have dressed too casually. Also keep yourself updated with the latest reforms in fashion for parties and weekends.

Try to keep your voice down
Most offices have cubicles as a work space; your sharing is always interesting for the other person, right? Wrong. The occasional laughing or cursing fits you throw can be extremely disruptive to your co-workers. Not only do they get enlightened with things they never wished, but also get disturbed in their normal routine.

Stay away from office gossips
There’s a fine line between polite conversations and down right nosiness. We guess you don’t want to get caught in the firing range of all the back stabbing and never ending office gossips. Staying away from all this will ensure you work with a proper frame of mind.

The office phone’s not a PCO
While most people blatantly use office phones calling everyone and anyone they know, it’s simply not right. Do limit your personal phone calls. There’s a difference in using the office phone in making an important appointment and calling your buddy and chatting for hours.

Leaving on time
It’s perfectly Ok to leave on time, simply don’t shut your computer down and sit by your desk waiting for the hour to strike. People notice these actions and it’s not appreciated. Make a point to leave after your scheduled time.

And if this is not your first ‘real’ job, and you are guilty of breeching any of the above tips, you definitely need a refresher course in office etiquette.
ARE YOU CONTRIBUTING TO OFFICE WOES?

Most people need a constant reminder that the workplace is not their personal apartment. So the next time you feel like making your presence known or felt, just watch the way you do it.

Here are few tips on how you can ensure no one feels you’re a pain at work.

Keep a tab on the volumes
While most workplaces allow their employees to listen to music as they work, make sure you’re humming or singing or choice of music doesn’t irritate the person next to you. A most common nuisance is the jarring volumes on your mobile phones. Set a pleasant ring tone on your mobile and at a level not too loud. Watch your volume even when you are thinking aloud or plainly rapping your fingers on your desk.

Watch those crumbs
After eating make it a point to clean up. Wipe up the crumbs and spills. Laying out paper napkins for your dining space will help in keeping the dining table clean. Don’t forget to put all wrappers and other wastes in the lunchroom garbage after you’ve finished. No one likes to eat in a dirty dinning area.

Hygiene habits
Make it a point to flush the toilet after use. Your crusade against water conservation should not result in others dying of stench. Simple things such as keeping the toilet floors clean, using the toilet bin go a long way in maintaining a clean and hygienic space.

Respect personal space
Don’t force your partner to draw enemy lines. Respect your colleagues’ space. Do not clutter. Put your personal stuff in drawers or cabinets. Also make it a habit of not peeping into your colleagues’ workspace. What they do is extremely confidential.

Whereabouts
Leave a word about your whereabouts by jotting down or pinning a note to your desk. Leave a word where you are with those who need to know. Remember your colleague isn’t your secretary to take your messages.
Of Handbags & Briefcases

Ever been to lunch or a meeting, and wondered where to keep your handbag or briefcase? Avoid fidgeting. Use these guidelines:

- At a meeting, place on the table only those writing materials, documents or folders that are essential. Samples, etc. can be produced at an appropriate time.

- At a social meal, nothing other than your food, your crockery and cutlery, and table decorations go n the table. If it’s a business meal, you may keep essential papers on the table, but remember this is not your office, and avoid a paper-spill over.

- Handbags and briefcases go on the floor, by the side of your chair. Cell-phones, which should either be shut off, or put in a silent/vibrator mode, should be in your bag or pocket, out of sight.

Getting Your Fax Right
Yes, there is faxing etiquette as well, which is a very important aspect of business communication.

- When sending a fax, always include a cover sheet specifying whom the message is meant for.

- Type your message whenever possible. If you have to write it out, use capital letters.

- Corrections made using correction fluid show up as dark blotches, so make a photocopy, and use this to send the message.

- Many people receive their faxes on a computer, so make sure the paper is inserted the right side up. If it isn’t, the message can’t be read unless it’s printed out!

- Remember fax paper is expensive; don’t send out unnecessary or needlessly long messages. Also, call and check if the timing is convenient before sending out very long fax messages.

- Don’t fax personal or confidential messages unless you intend it to be office gossip. If such information has to be sent, do call ahead and inform the recipient so that he can personally retrieve it.

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

One little two little three little indians

One little two little three little indians,
Four little five little six little indians,
Seven little eight little nine little indians,
Ten little indian boys.

If you are happy and you know it clap your hands,
*...no sound*
If you are happy and you know it clap your hands,
*...no sound*
If you are happy and you know and you really want to show it,
If you are happy and you know it clap your hands.

Baa baa black sheep have you any wool?
Yes sir! Yes sir! Three bags full.
One for my master, one for the dame,
and one for the little boy who lives down the lane.

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!

The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the waterspout,
Down came the rain and washed the spider out,
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain,
And the itsy bitsy spider climbed up the spout again.

Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques,
Dormez vous? Dormez vous?
Sonnez les matines, Sonnez les matines,
Din, din, don! Din, din, don!

Hush, little baby, don't say a word, mama's going to buy you a mockingbird.
And if that mockingbird don't sing,mama's going to buy you a diamond ring.
And if that diamond ring turns brass, mama's going to buy you a looking glass.
And if that looking glass gets broke, mama's going to buy you a billy goat.
And if that billy goat won't pull, mama's going to buy you a cart and bull.
And if that cart and bull turn over, mama's going to buy you a dog named Rover.
And if that dog named Rover won't bark, mama's going to buy you a horse and cart.
And if that horse and cart fall down, you'll still be the sweetest little baby in town.

*yawn* I wished I was sleeping baby. I'm so tired these days but I can't get myself to sleep peacefully. I need something to clear my head.

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