I always wonder why ppl are so up to modify their cars. Installing spoilers, bodykits, new rims neons etc. Maybe it's about personality, like customizing your own "personal" computer. Maybe its about boosting your performance, like getting better fc or power.

I saw an ad last time for a bodykit for a Camry that has front, back and side skirting and also a stick-on spoiler. Claims that it can improve fc and reduce drag. It got me thinking, we engineers (well, I'm an engineer anyway, so..) spend billions of $$$$ to make the car aerodynamically clean (as in, reduce drag as much as possible) through wind tunnel testing and then some guy comes up with a plastic add-on that can increase stability and fc. Wow, if only things were that easy. Those things only add weight to the car and who knows what the spoiler will do to the car at high speed. Besides, spoilers only work at 100kph ++ and not very useful at low speeds our toll highways can offer.

Installed one game recently. It is called...

DOTA!

Thanks to the sound of battle emanating from my brother's room (his computer has it), I was bored so I decided to try it out. Quite fun and not as boring as those Anti-Dota ppl keep saying. But even more fun when type in the money cheat and get all the power items like rapier, mjolnir, butterfly swords, boots of speed etc. Coupled with a high level hero i was beyond godlike.

However i can say it is quite frustrating if you are playing against pros like you guys. Can't do anything but run away. Now if only the attacking creeps from each side are more and the usual catapult, melee unit and ranged unit. Quite boring seeing those guys battle after battle after battle.

I got theories on how the last Harry Potter book will end.

Here goes (coming from someone who has not read ANY of the potter books):

1. Ron gets so fed up with being the one sidelined every single time that he decides to form a plan to overthrow Harry and make Hermione his gf. So he frames Harry, gets Harry into an epic fight, killing him off in the process, kills off Dumbledore who realizes what's happening and cast a love spell on Hermione to make her fall in love with him. Then they live happily ever after.
   
2. Harry Potter finally faces with his nemesis. As he was about to kill him/her, he finds that they are actually his parents. He can't believe it and kept questioning if it was true. Since his love for his parents is so great, he joins the dark side and kills Dumbledore plus anyone who don't agree with him for keeping this secret away from him for so long.
   
3. Harry found out that the dark side isn't so bad afterall. So he organizes a great rebellion to overthrow Hogwarts and place all the teachers which are anti-dark side in prison. His friend Ron and Hermione came to know of his plans and faced him in an epic battle which results in both Ron and Hermione killed.
   

Cheesy endings I know, but would be funny if were to happen.

I have already watched Transformers. Excellent movie to watch!

Bumblebee is one transformer everyone loves. Who doesn't want a car which can transform into the latest wheels out there, help you pick up girls, doesn't need you to refuel it (I have yet to know how those bots refuel) and drive on its own? I want!

Used to watch the The Transformers: The Movie when I was small. Will really love the chance to watch it again; hopefully the DVD will come out. Oh wait it was on DVD, but in Aussie. Of course, there were certain things which is impossible to show in a life action movie. Like Megatron transforming into a handheld gun. Devastator appearing inside a small space shuttle (astrotrain). Soundwave having multiple cassettes (those old plastic rectangular thingies with magnetic strips) in its torso.

Still to someone who love transformers, it is a classic.

Mr bro has a new blog! This is his 3rd blog, since last time he'll decommission some if he becomes too busy. But the first year in college is always very free wan. It's the later years that are killer.

Anyway, here's the link http://mymiraclelov3sm3.blogspot.com/

Work has been catching up with me lately. So much work too little time and energy. Arrgghh i need a hug!

Also missed the time when I have someone to fall in love with :(

I'm sure all of you have heard about the new courthouse leak. It seems that everything that can go wrong is going wrong. Dun really know bout the construction industry in malaysia, but somehow buildings doesn't seem to be build like they used to. It all started with the landslide in Putrajaya (of all places) and then things went down from there.

Anyway, I feel that the cause of the leak; using PVC end cap to plug an ABS class 15 (to withstand 15 bars of pressure) is just so wrong, it becomes downright insane. There is no way either one of them can go together unless you had a proper adapter. To join ABS you need a special solvent which bonds the joints together. For PVC I think you use those plumbing tape and screw it in as it has grooves to allow it. Oh, did I mentioned the local water authority Syabas doesn't allow PVC pipes anymore? and ABS class 15 can't be installed too tightly otherwise it will break (expansion and contraction and brittle)? or ABS pipe is not recommended to be place in the sun? only licensed plumbers are allowed to carry out plumbing work? All this from a building services engineer whom is tasked to design cold water systems in building. In a perfect building the pipes would be stainless steel, but that would inflate the cost so much.

Anyway, my car had a change of plate recently. My car's cool number is transfered over to my dad's new car upon his request. The number is worth more than my Wira lol with car prices dropping like mad. Anyway the new plate is almost the same as the original plate and it costs cheaper too. I would prefer it to be BJM (JM is my name) but got BJL instead since the new car was expected to arrive from Thailand around the time the number was tendered. Coincidentally Ji Long is what those ang mo calls me when I was in Australia. At the same time my uni's e-mail is ji.long@ so and so. Over there, ppl tend to address a person by their first name and their last name. Oh well.

Now there is more reason NOT to play the 360 online.

http://www.majornelson.com/archive/2007/05/17/xbox-live-security-5-17.aspx

Microsoft has started banning modded 360s in lieu of the launch of the Halo 3 Beta. It is a good thing to drop the hammer to ban modders as I have personally met this idiots online spoiling the game during the Xbox 1 days.

But I'm afraid my 360 ter-ban by Microsoft for some stupid reason and no way to get it fix since M'sia is not an official Xbox 360 supported country. Better safe than sorry.

Besides, our stupidyx is stupidly bad nowdays. We have the best broadband in the world!

I have been playing with my new rig. So far here is what I got to say; it can run things really really fast. I remember my brother saying to himself at the computer shop," X game, no problem. B game, hmm, no problem". The only game that has slowed it down is supreme commander. Dun ask me why, but this game is a very very CPU intensive. Quad-core is needed to run this game. In fact I believe the bottleneck is not the graphics card, it is the processor!

Also, since it has a 550W power supply unit, my room is warmer now everytime I play it. Last time my centrino laptop with 1 ceiling fan enough already. This machine needs the air-con on to play. There goes the electricity bill.

Oh, I have all 6 Shell Ferraris already. All perfectly lined up in my room and still in their packaging. The packaging is simply toooo nice to open :)

Finally bought my new rig :)

The specs are :
AMD Athon 64 X2 5200
Asus Geforce 8800 GTS 320mb
Asus M2n32-Su Premiun vista Mobo
Corsair 2Gb DDR2
Seagate 320 Gb HDD
and a very big casing with a glass side to see the inside

and that is excluding speakers, monitor, modem etc.

I finally able to try out Supreme Commander without having the game grinding to a halt. Even in demo form (I have not bought the real game yet) the game rocks! Will try out C&C3 later or maybe even DoW.

If there is one thing I noticed, this computer generates ALOT of heat. My room seems hotter than usual.

I'm still trying to get the msn working though, since this computer is connected online via a cross over cable to the router which is about 8 years old i think and rarely used. Either that the internet has been a little slow lately.

THIS IS SSSPPPPPAAARRRTTAAAAA!!!!!

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/443733

Some funny photoshop pictures based on the movie 300. Prepare to laugh really really hard. :P

This is one of the best Dawn of War comics I have ever seen. Credit goes to whoever created this comic. It was taken from the Dawn of War forum on Lowyat.net.


For those who do not know what is going own, Marines goes into battle by drop pods which is launched from their ship in orbit. Somehow their pod is "stuck" halfway.

Last weekend bought a little toy for myself.

That's right, I bought myself a toy helicopter. But not any helicopter, it is the Picoo Z miniture RC helicopter which only costs RM 99.90. It's movement is not as advanced as a proper RC helicopter with pitch, roll and yaw but it can sstill hover steadily and can fly around in a small room.


One set comes with the helicopter, the remote control with only thrust and to turn right and left. The heli hooks up tho the controller for a 20-30 minute charge and can last bout 5 minutes of less. Currently using 6 Energizers as I dunno how makan minyak these toy is.

All in all, great toy to have if you want something very very different.

Oh, do play it in a big room without a fan or candeliers.

I have exchanged room with my brother recently. When I was studying at Inti nilai and in Australia, my bro took over my room as mine is bigger and I was away studying; why waste a big room by leaving it empty?.

So now I am back for more than a year already we agreed to exchanged rooms and now I am typing this inside my original room. My brother doesn't mind though, since he had the entire house to himself when I was away.

Also, I saw Happy Feet on DVD. HIGHLY recommended. The graphics when you watched on the LCD and DVD player with composite cables (the 3 colored cables for pictures) is very clear and nice. Plus the music used in the movie can make you dance like Mumble. So good in fact we bought the original soundtrack. *I'm actually listening to it right now* Even without HD or DVD the movie is worth watching.

My bro who last month got his lesen is very happy with his Vivi. Sure it look like a girls car but once you drive it and sit inside it you'll be surprise. Very quite but I feel the engine is underpowered; could be due to the auto gearbox. Then again it is meant to be driven slowly and not for the heavy footed. Fuel consumption wise from what I heard is like my Wira auto, around 17-18 sens per km. But if I off a/c and very light-footed and avoid jams can get 15 sen-16 sen per km.

Talking bout Proton, I think Proton better seek a quick solution very very fast as it is being attacked at all corners by UMW (the company which manages Perodua). Kancil and Kelisa replacement eating Saga, Myvi eating the Savvy, and the soon to be released new Toyota Vios (Belta) to take on the Wiras, Wajas and Gen2s. Perdana is pretty much dead as ppl would rather buy a Camry or Accord or even a Focus, Civic, Sentra, City at its price range. So a temporary solution? a Wira, Waja, Gen2, Savvy sale like the Saga sale?

Actually what Proton needs is a Wira replacement model with Neo looks, Wira versatility, Savvy fuel consumption, Saga price, Waja+Neo handling, Perdana space and comfort and most importantly Toyota's quality. Notice the most important requirement is totally un-Protonish

Remember that Proton in the 1993-97s have very brisk sales of the then very advance Wira. Now it is Perodua's turn with the very advance Myvi.

I find it funny for the 14.8 km for me to drive back home from the Kelana LRT takes longer than the 13.3+ km for the 20-25 minute ride from Masjid Jamek LRT station.

Here's the latest route I use


Kelana Jaya-LDP-pass by Giant Kelana - up the bridge at Western Digital - up the cable bridge to Bdr. Sunway - cross the bridge over the NPE tunnel - turn left just before the LDP toll to cross to the Suncity side - pass in front of Menara Sunway- get on the NPE and pass in front of Pyramid - continue over the bridge at Kewajipan roundabout - continue over the bridge in front of the Police Station - turn left at the NPE Tujuan intersection and enter USJ.

The key place I avoid is the former KFC/Tujuan entrance from federal highway as the jam there is just horrendous nowadays; the Kewajipan entrance to USJ as it is always jammed no matter when I passed by it. In fact nowadays if I drive I stay back to work a little while longer till maybe 6.45pm before I start my journey home as by then the traffic has died down. But if it rains....... then no matter when I leave also still be late. Worst if the LRT has broken down.

The year of the fire boar is getting really hot now that the year is progressing. Being a wood rat (like all of us born in 1984), the heat from the pig has started a slow fire on the wood rat... but the rat is smart enough not to panic and roll on the floor to extinguish the flames. After that the rat will be smart enough to keep his distance and the rest of the year will be smooth sailing.

Some big guesswork on the zodiac on my part :)

Anyway I was wondering,

How do one know a girl already has a bf? Nothing beats spending energy trying to kau her only to have her say that she is taken (or her bf moves into the picture). If she's married it's easy, just look for the ring. But if she is single but NOT available?

Shoot and ask questions later? Or look real hard before you leap? How about just charge through with all guns blazing?

This is the reason why you need anti-virus on your pc and for that matter every pc out there.


Plugged the USB drive into the school computer that is used by everyone and the drive got infected with 160 plus unwanted exe files!!!

1st March marked the day I started working. So it marks the first anniversary of my working life. Right....

Anyway, if there were any questions on what car I would buy if I got for a certain amount of money, my choice would be:

100k to 150k : Ford Focus 2.0L Sport - Great looking, German engineered, different from the rest.

70-85k: Honda City iDSI - Extremely good fuel consumption, practical on space, great realiability

Less than 50k:... rather keep my present car and save somemore to buy bigger cars

I'll definetely avoid Protons , Perodua, Naza and Korean cars. My family has a Kia Sportage and I can say it has suffered a failed oxygen sensor a few times, a blown radiator valve (too much pressure) and now in hospital coz the radiator dried up and need a top overhaul (the top part of the engine 'burn'). Six years old and only covered 145000 km. Oh, it drinks alot for such a small 4wd. Thankfully it is a company car.

As for the other type of makes and models:-
Proton : We already have one. One is enough. Not bashing though, but would like something different
Perodua : Too small for my liking, good for 'Penyus' though
Naza : Seem to have all the old outdated models from Kia, Peuguet and Hafei Hobo. If Naza bring us NEW and CURRENT models maybe can consider.
Toyota : Two is enough. Too common though.
Honda : Like the Jazz and City. Rather take Focus for the Accords price range
Suzuki: The swift is nice, but too small and thanks to P.... nvm
Hyundai : The new Sonata looks good.. then for that price..
Mazda : If can top-up to 160k, can consider Mazda 6

Totally out of the league unless your company pays for it:-
Mercedes
BMW
Lexus
Volkswagen

As I walked into my house around 7pm after a days work, I was thinking what my brother is doing to celebrate Valentine's day. Surely he must be somewhere romantic with his gf, in a candlelight setting, exchanging gifts and talking to each other.

After the romantic dinner he'll send her home and drop her off at her house using MY CAR.

Not that I'm jealous or anything, but I always thought I'll get to do that with that Wira of mine after getting the car and lesen. My brother need to wait for less than a WEEK to do that.

Happy Valentine's day !!! Although I am sending this message at 10.39pm :P

Valentine's day is coming. As always, my brother has some big plans for his love (and want to borrow my car).

As for me, no plans as usual. Will definetely avoid cinemas, restaurants, shopping malls since those places will be pack with couples.

Part 1: On the Outside
Name : Long Ji Ming
Date of Birth : 20th June 1984
Current Status : Single
Eye Colour : Brown Black
Hair Colour : Black
Righty or Lefty: Righty
Zodiac Sign : Gemini

Part 2: On the Inside
Your Heritage : Chinese, Hainanese
Your Fear : Going to be single forever
Your Weakness : want to sleep.. want to sleep...*** zzzz***
Your Perfect Pizza : Hawaian with chicken and bacon

Part 3: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Your thoughts first waking up : So fast morning oledi :(
Your bedtime : Around 10-12, sometimes later
Your most missed memory : Care-free student life and a powerful computer and internet and LAN to boot and a generous finance minister :)

Part 4: Your Pick
Pepsi or Coke : Pepsi
McDees or Burger King : Mac
Single or Group Dates : Both
Adidas or Nike : None.. prefer Camel Active. Nike overhype, overpriced
Lipton Tea or Nestea : Both
Chocolate or Vanilla : Vanilla
Cappucino or Coffee : Both

Part 5: Do You...
Smoke : Rather waste my money on my 360
Curse : You'll do it alot once you start working (but not in front of ppl)

Part 6: In the Past Month
Drank alcohol : Yup. More coming next week :P
Gone to the mall : Yup
Been on stage : No
Eaten sushi : OMG.. this is a no!
Dyed your hair : pretend to be a blondie? No way

Part 7: Have You Ever?
Played a stripping game : Nope, all my friends are too innocent (Look at what I have missed during my teens lol)
Changed who you were to fit in : Being someone else? No

Part 8 : Marrriage
Age you're hoping to be married : 27-29 (Sees that my current age is only 22 going on 23).. must quickly act now!!
Number of kids: 2 enough

Part 9: In A Guy/Girl
Best Eye colour : doesn't matter
Hair colour : doesn't matter
Short or long hair : doesn't matter

Part 10: What Were You Doing?
1 minute ago : Doing the top part of this questionaire
1 hour ago : Surfing the net on my lappie
4 1/2 hours ago : Eating dinner, watching Astro
1 month ago : working? sleeping? surfing? Nothing worth mentioning
1 year ago : Lepaking to the max since I dun have a job that time

Part 11: Finish The Sentence
I love : to go out with a girl i like
I feel : so lazy at times I just wanna sleep
I hate : idiots who mess up with the projects that I took over before they left the company (Note: if you see anyone in your company like about to leave, better check if thier projects are in order)
I hide : a hidden vault containing an army that can reunite the Imperium under the glory of the Immortal Emperor
I miss : the care-free student life when in Australia
I need : a good life and good fortunes and good luck

Part 12: Tag 5 People
1) i wonder who else has a blog and ALREADY been tagged? hui ling has done it. So does eve (she tagged me). My bro deleted his blog, again. So anyone who has read this questionaire then.
2) My xbox 360, if it can read in the first place.