Common traits

I've played Bball with several Chinese nationals before and I observed that they all display common traits. What are they? Chinese nationals are only interested in scoring, do not understand the concept of teamwork to pass the "rock" or sacrifice their bodies to perform screens for others and are lazy to defend. My "teammate" this evening didn't bother attempting to mark my player when he beat me on the dribble. When I questioned him about it, he said "what's the point?". My furious reply was then why bother playing? Sheesh!!!
This is my motivation to play more regularly. A new ball bought during the recently started GSS*.

* Great Singapore Sale... for those who are not aware of the abbreviation.

Celluloid skyline

I love NY!!! Probably mentioned this countless times before. I've been there twice in my life so far and I'm looking forward to my next trip there. Though I can't physically be there now... I visit NY in television series and movies. Its fascinating when shows and movies capture the changing mood, essence and skyline of NY.

Cyberstalked

Scary story about Chester Bennington, lead singer of Linkin Park, being cyberstalked for a year.

Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End

Not a mind provoking movie but a fun watch if you're a Pirates fan. I did spot a mistake though. Chow Yuen Fat's character says "Welcome to Singapore" but the movie is based in the 18th Century when Singapore was actually referred to as Singapura as named by Sang Nila Utama.

Highway skyline

Got a chance to view this beautiful skyline while driving along Benjamin Sheares Bridge.

Lift cat

This cat loves taking the lift together with me.

Unique architecture

This new building really caught my eye with its unique facade.

Oden or Durant?

That's the million dollar question. Who will be drafted first? I'm intrigued by this draft and dying to watch both play in the league. Who will be the Rookie of the Year?

Minutes To Midnight

Linkin Park's latest effort... less screaming and a change from their norm. I give the album 4 out of 5 stars. Worth buying and listening to. The first track is a nice instrumental song and other noteworthy songs include "Leave out all the rest", "What I've done" and "Hands held high". There is a version of the album that includes a "Minutes To Midnight" T-shirt for a few dollars more. I got mine :p
What is it about songs that have the lyric "fuck" in them? I love them!!! "Hands held high" has that word in it. Extracted from the song:
"My brother had a book he would hold with pride
A little red cover with a broken spine.
In the back he hand wrote a quote inside,
when the rich wage war, it's the poor who die."
Wow! Profound.

Life is unfair

Liverpool were in control in the first half but were unlucky to go down 1-0 to a deflected freekick after 44 minutes. Cruel to concede a goal just before halftime and when Milan didn't seem to threaten. They conceded again trying to equalise. After the 2005 final where they came from 3-0 down, I think Liverpool used up all their luck during that fateful game.

Favouritism

You can deny it all you want but it does exists in the office. I recently heard someone candidly refer to it as a "Long Hu Bang" where a boss has his favourites and how they rank in this eyes.

* Music chart

Cyberwarfare

First suspected case of one state conducting Cyberwarfare against another. Nothing like a good old DOS.

Fav Wantan Mee

Had my fav Wantan Mee from Old Airport Rd Market. You have to get a queue number before collecting your bowl. I was upset that my fav Rojak stall was not open. Another good Wantan Mee stall is Parklane Wantan Mee. I always have it before I play Pool ;p

Survivor

My ICT is finally over *relief* Its been awhile since I've been in the jungle for so many days. I nearly "went postal" on the 3rd nite as I had been bitten like mad continuously since the start of the exercise. I was bitten on my face, neck, arms, hands, back and legs. I had 20+ Mozzie bites on my left hand alone. Did I mention that I didn't shower and shit for the entire exercise? I also got a bad rash on both hands resulting in cracked skin. Army exercises are really bad for your health. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!

Transamerica

Just finished watching this movie. Very original story and touching as well. Highly recommended. It is fascinating how ugly and mannish they made Felicity Huffman look in the movie. Goes to show that if you're ugly in a movie, it more or less guarantees you an Oscar. Trivia... did you know that Felicity is married to William H. Macy?

Xiao on!

I reached the halfway mark of my ICT. My new CO is from an Infantry background. That's fine by me except that he tries to impose his Infantry ways on us NSmen! Especially since we are techicians used to our own service ways. He has just come on board and he is already asking us to do insane stuff like going for 5 day field exercise and putting camo on our faces. I didn't even put camo on during my active days! This coming week is going to be tough.

East side sunset

Check out the sunset from the east side. Nice.

Neighbourly cat

There's this cat who likes to take the lift or stairs to come up to my doorstep. I saw it outside my flat yesterday morning.

Is this the real McCoy?

Saw this advert on the facade of OUB Centre using a Mini Cooper... wonder if its a real car or a dummy? Also wonder why Chevron decided to rename Caltex House to Chevron House after so many years?

Another one bites the dust!

What a pity!!! Another landmark, Clifford Pier, is being torn down to be replaced by new spanking structures. So sad.

Will this work?

Its an interesting concept but doubt that it can be applied to Singapore because of land constraints.

Kleptomaniac

klep·to·ma·ni·a

An obsessive impulse to steal regardless of economic need.

Came across this term in the newspapers. There's this 26 year old Singaporean lady who keeps landing herself in court because she can't stop stealing.

Much improved

I remember watching Adebayor in his first season with Arsenal... his first touch and shooting was horrendous. Was just watching the EPL highlights on Channel 5 and he has greatly improved. Must be the tutoring from Thierry Henry.

I want!!!

OMG... this is so freaking cool. Want to add this to my collection.

Surprising

I'm amazed by the number of free tools that you can install on a Mac. Check this out. I'm connected to my Windows desktop from my MacBook and playing Football Manager 2007! Woooo.