Photo of the day – Only time will tell

Blue tailed bee eater

This was my first bird shot taken 2 weeks ago while i was doing my research at Pulau Burung. 

The place is called Pulau Burung because there are a lot of migratory birds as well as local birds nesting and feeding in that location. 

But unfortunately that place is also a landfill site for Penang state. Big part of the mangrove forest has been cleared to get a place to ’store’ your dumps!  Yes you… i’m talking about your dumps penangites!!  

It is raining season this months, the leachate collected from the landfill site has overflown and drained out to the nearby streams and rivers.  Sad case…  I think i should post some photos of the leachate pond and rubbish mountains next time.  I wonder how long these birds can survive in this area. 

Only time will tell…

My favorite web browser game – The Legacy of Holy Castle

The Legacy of Holy Castle

RPG + Adventure + Stategies 

This is the game that you have been waiting for. 

Let’s play. 

Click here to play. 

My Castle coordinate:  JYOUKAKU   (260,223)  - Challenge me! If you dare…

The Legacy of Holy Castle Introduction
The brand new massive multiplayer web-game, The Legacy of Holy Castle, is making its appearance. Differ from other common web-game, The Legacy of Holy Castle is based on fantasy warfare story background, and the game also processes a combination of RPG and SLG elements to bring the most astounding gaming experience to its players.

“No Download Needed! 30 Second Registration Process” is only the first step of its user friendly design. The Legacy of Holy Castle embedded detailed new user help and instant communication tools onto its interface, so that all gamers could easily adapt to the game.  The Legacy of Holy Castle is ready for you! What are you waiting for? Come Join Us NOW!

To the greatest mom at all times – Happy Birthday

 

Great Mom
Happy birthday, Mom!
I hope everyone can see,
What a great mom you’ve always been,
And how much you mean to me.
I always think about you,
In times both good and bad,
For the things you taught are with me,
In happy times and sad.
So on this day I wish you joy,
Just like you pass around.
May all your good times multiply,
And happiness abound.

 

 

Credit: Nicholas & Gordon
For the wonderful making of the birthday card.

Credit: Karl Fuchs
http://www.poemsource.com/

British English vs Malaysian English

WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS 
Britons: I’m sorry, Sir, but we don’t seem to have the sweater you want in your size, but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for you. 
Malaysians: No Stock.

RETURNING A CALL 
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago? 
Malaysians: Hello, who page? 

ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY . 
Britons: Excuse me, I’d like to get by. Would you please make way? 
Malaysians: S-kew me

WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY 
Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Malaysians:No-need, lah. 

WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION 
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door? 
Malaysians: (pointing the door) can ar?

WHEN ENTERTAINING 
Britons: Please make yourself right at home. 
Malaysians: Don’t be shy, lah! 

WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE 
Britons: I don’t recall you giving me the money. 
Malaysians: Where got? 

WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER 
Britons: I’d prefer not to do that, if you don’t mind. 
Malaysians: Don’t want la…

IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION 
Britons: Err. Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you’re 
coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue. 
Malaysians: You mad, ah? 

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE. 
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please ! lower your voice, I’m trying to concentrate over here. 
Malaysians: Shut up lah! 

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU. 
Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time.. Do I know you? 
Malaysians: See what, see what? 

WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION. 
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment. 
Malaysians: Die-lah!! 

WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED 
Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened? 
Malaysians: Wat happen Why like that…. 

WHEN SOME ONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
Britons: This isn’t the way to do it here let me show you,
Malaysians: like that also don’t know how to do!!!! 

WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me 
Malaysians:Celaka u

Source: internet emails.

Quote of the day – Life

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived
forwards.”

– Soren Kierkegaard

Scraplife: E-Waste in Pakistan

Scraplife: E-Waste in Pakistan <– Click Here

Photographs and story by Robert Knoth. In June 2008 Greenpeace tracked a shipment of e-waste from Europe to its final resting place – Pakistan. This is the story of what happens to that e-waste and the people it affects.

Thousands of tons of e-waste – such as discarded PCs, mobile phones and TVs – are dumped in Africa and Asia every year. Our research shows that some of this waste is exported to Pakistan.

In the Karachi district of Lyari, hundreds of workers, including teenage children, earn their livelihoods by dismantling the electronic scrap and extracting valuable components such as copper to sell. This is a insight into the personal cost of e-waste.

Manufactures can help ensure the problem of toxic e-waste is solved. Find out which companies are doing the most to tackle the problem.

Many thanks,

Eoin, Juliette, Tom and the Greenpeace toxics campaign.