Saya ANTI Rasuah...Yeah Rite !!!

It has been a while since I was stopped by a police officer and handed over a ticket for anykind of traffic offence (not those online or registered post samans).

This time there was no way to hide, but the thing is I was kinda pissed that he stopped me over an offence committed along MRR2 on the way back home.

No....not for speeding, but for talking on the mobile phone in less than 10 sec. The conversation was..."Hey, I am driving...call you later"

Yes, I committed an offence under the Malaysia Law, but personally... I still think these highway robbers should have done a better job by clearing the traffic jam during rush hours, manning the traffic rather than go rounding for some fast money.

So when I was caught, he politely greeted me "Selamat petang Encik, tadi cakap handphone ya...salah tu. Tolong tunjuk lesen..." After a few moments of 'interview session' as expected he asked..."So, boleh bayar saman tak? RM300 saman...mahal tu"

Indirectly everyone in Malaysia knows exactly what they are asking for... As I was determined not to give in, I answered without any hesitation and said "Pakcik, you saman saja lah...cepat sikit, I kenal orang dalam balai... I nak pi hospital bedah orang ni"

Obviously I was handed a ticket for my bruised ego. Needless to say I am hurting now knowing that I am going to pay for these unnecessary expenses. Talking about bruised ego! Damn it !!! Should have paid him RM50 instead of RM100 that I have to pay through my agent now...

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Year of Earth Rat 2008 - Good or Bad ???

I received my Chinese Forecast for the coming Chinese New Year from my colleague.

Career

The year of the Earth Rat sees the reaping of many rewards for the hardworking Rooster! There is a potential of an increase in salary, recognition and more responsibilities. Therefore if you are able and ready to give your all come career, you will be instrumental in your company advancement this year and will be duly rewarded. The Rooster is blessed to such as extent that you will attract those of power to question your validity, but not to worry - you will only come out smelling of roses from such incidents! Self-employed Roosters will find those below you become very astute to your wants and work progress is smooth running. It's your job to capitalize on this as much as you can and take some time to carefully delegate tasks.

Wealth

You will be able to overachieve your dreams this year, Rooster, but it all depends on you. If you are ready to take on more than usual and work extra-hard, you can definitely make it big this year! This is because your stars will provide all the opportunities you need, as well as individuals who will be all too happy to help you - the next step to make it really happen, then, lies on you, Rooster. Rooster people who have their own businesses should expand or branch out this year.

Relationship

Singleton Roosters will have a good time this year, with excellent Love luck on your side. You will have opportunities in meeting lots of people you will like, but in order for a relationship to happen the Rooster will need to make the first move! Married or attached Rooster people will enjoy a renewal of passion that will put an extra spring into your step, therefore make use of this lovey-dovey year to enjoy holidays that makes unforgettable memories.

Health

The Rooster will be healthy and strong this year. But, your family members may get sick this year, especially those who are in senior years. Take them to full medical checkups this year to be on the safe side. Aside from this, the drinking Rooster should cut down the alcohol intake since there is a potential for liver problems this 2008.

Basically it is a very good year for me, but it doesn't seem so to me at the moment as I really have no idea why my life is currently so miserable. I don't know why of all the people I am the chosen one. I am nobody, I am just a normal person who doesn't deserve all these kind of 'business-related' pressure.

Yes, I got a very good increment in my salary and I have a promising career in my current company. But the old man's craps are really killing me softly...Sometimes I just wish whenever I am flying, the plane just crash down and I am a dead person :(

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Lingam Philosophy

Lingam by far is the most famous people in our country now. Lots of idea can learn from him every days - A very dumb lawyer who doesn't know how to lie and still wanna cover for it.

• "It look like me, talk like me but might not me"
• "Many people bear the same name"
• "I was drunk...I was bragging...."

Try that with your boss and see what happens...my boss will smack my head for saying that and perhaps I will lose my job too...

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Nikon D40x Review

The D40/D40X are the most compact Nikon digital SLRs to date. They are proof that you can build a compact digital SLR without compromising comfort or ergonomics (well at least if your lens mount isn't too large).

This camera is light, quick, relatively cheap, and takes great pics. It's just easier to pick up and lug around. What else could anyone (except pros) want? No, I haven't owned a D80 or better but it's the best camera I've ever owned by far. Of course more professional photographers will recommend a D80 or D300. Well...most people DO NOT need those cameras. With this camera, another good lens and speedlite, and you're pretty much set. The battery life is amazing and seems endless.

Help is available throughout the camera interface, either in shooting mode, setting adjustment or menus, simply press and hold the help '?' button. Note that in shooting mode the '?' icon may occasionally blink, this essentially means that the camera has some advice for you - great for newbie.

During playback you can display a pop-up version of the Retouch menu by pressing the OK button, this is a faster method of applying any of the retouch adjustments to the current image and it is one of the reason why I love this camera so much, faster editing and save my time.

I also experienced dust on sensor without removing lens, which I have no idea how it went in...but have tough time cleaning it as the camera doesn't come with Integrated Cleaning System like Canon EOS. Personally, I feel that the 3pt focusing is not enough for me and would definitely prefer more points like Canon's 9pt focusing... Yes, nothing is perfect in this world and I am pretty pleased with what I have at the moment.

In conclusion, great camera at a great price and highly recommended to DSLR newbie. Will stick to this camera for sometime unless there's a new camera with improved functions which is affordable to me otherwise I don't see a reason to change it.

Some of the shots taken with this camera:

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Story of AirAsia

AirAsia is a globally known brand that has made Malaysian proud. But I still don't fancy taking AirAsia on my trip simply because no loyalty card, no free meal on board, no newspaper for me to read during the journey, have to walk under the sun or rain to the plane, and most important of all...my company can afford to pay my trip on Malaysia Airlines.

Dato Tony Fernandes, the person responsible behind the AirAsia brand. He bought a bankrupt airline that no one wanted and turned it into one of the most succesful low cost carriers in the world.

• 38 Airbus compared to 14 of Malaysia Airlines (MAS), in the running to become the largest Airbus user in the world.


• Can afford to become the official low cost airline of Manchester United. (MAS no where to be seen)


• Much much more profit than MAS

If AirAsia provides a premium service just like what MAS provides but maintain the current low cost strategy, I am pretty sure it will overtake MAS soon and I will, jump ship at that time :)

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