ytz Blog

Convert between Gray and Binary Code

2012-01-26T05:19:00.000-08:00

Awesome visual guide.

http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=IAU8307

Auto sync Dropbox to your desktop folder with symbolic link

2012-01-23T04:30:00.000-08:00

Ever wanted to sync a certain folder on your computer with Dropbox, so that you won't need to drag & drop from your computer -> Dropbox everytime you want to add new stuff?

The trick is to create a symbolic link between the folders. Check out this neat plug-in to create a symbolic link for Mac.

http://seiryu.home.comcast.net/~seiryu/symboliclinker.html

from

http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20090929052128498

for Window users, you can check out this applicaion:

http://lifehacker.com/5533427/dropbox-folder-sync-adds-any-folder-to-dropbox-with-a-right+click?skyline=true&s=i

Mac Keyboard Shortcut Symbols

2012-01-22T23:01:00.000-08:00

Ever wonder what those weird symbols on those keyboard shortcut means?

Menu Symbol	Key on Keyboard
	Command/Apple Key (like Control on a PC) Also written as Cmd
	Option (like Alt on a PC)
	Shift
	Control (Control-click = Right-click)
	Tab
	Return
	Enter (on Number Pad)
	Eject
	Escape
	Page Up
	Page Down
	Home
	End
	Arrow Keys
	Delete Left (like Backspace on a PC)
	Delete Right (also called Forward Delete)

via http://www.danrodney.com/mac/

What is the best non-camera phone? The iPhone 4S!!

2012-01-20T04:47:00.000-08:00

This will no doubt be the best non-camera phone, hands down. Finally, people who works in restricted area that doesn't allow can have a decent smartphone to be proud of. No longer do they need to content with Nokia Brickphone, or awkwardly slow smartphone.

NSF and Regulars in the Singapore Army will also be pleased.

Quoted from Asia Cnet Crave

According to the operator, the camera modules (front and back) are completely removed, not just covered, and "may not be reinstalled". The service has been certified by Singapore's Ministry of Defence (Mindef), which means they will be allowed in army installations in the island-state. This benefits both full-time soldiers and many Singaporean men who are required to fulfill two years of mandatory military service. M1 will issue a certificate with each non-camera iPhone that will identify it as being approved by Mindef.

No doubt they'll sell like hotcakes.

Via Asia Cnet Crave

Vim Cheatsheet

2012-01-17T19:20:00.001-08:00

http://worldtimzone.com/res/vi.html

APB Patch

2012-01-14T19:22:00.000-08:00

Recently, I had this client manifest download failed error from the APB launcher. I was unable to update the game. Go to the link below for a manual patch update instead.

http://apbcorner.com/file-manager/browse/Patches

How to download books from Scribd

2012-01-10T18:46:00.000-08:00

Easiest way to download from Scribd.

Top 25 Animes of 2011

2012-01-05T04:12:00.000-08:00

1. Puella Magi Madoka Magica
2. Ano Hi Mita Hana
3. Working!!
4. Dog Days
5. Hanasaku Iroha
6. Nichijou
7. Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai
8. Baka to Test II
9. Ro-Kyu-Bu!
10. YuruYuri
11. Tamayura -hitotose-
12. Ika Musume
13. Natsume’s Book of Friends
14. Infinite Stratos
15. Hidan no Aria
16. GOSICK
17. Blue Exorcist
18. Ben-to [tied]
19. Ikoku Meiro no Croisée
20. Chihayafuru
21. Mashiroiro Symphony
22. Mayochiki!
23. The World Only God Knows
24. Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko
25. Heaven’s Memo Pad

via SC & most probably via biglobe

J-Pop: #nowplaying Koi wo shiyou (恋をしよう) by Nico Touches the Wall

2012-01-05T00:14:00.000-08:00

Simple, with a rather old fashion jpop melody.

Track 6 from their forth studio album, "Humania".

Teleport your lost companion to you!

2011-12-31T08:07:00.000-08:00

On PC: (try the simpler console methods above first)

Save your game.
Reload a game where your follower is with you.

Now open the console with the `/~ key on your keyboard.Click on your follower, and it should display their ID in brackets. For instance, with Erandur it displayed: " (00024280). Write this number down.

Reload your current game (the one where you're looking for your follower), and open the console again.
Type in 'prid putfolloweridhere' (selects any object in the game)
Hit enter.
Followed by 'moveto player' (moves that object to your location)
Then hit enter, and they should be moved to you. Close the console again by pressing the `/~ key.

Example: to move Erandur to your location:
Type: `
Type: prid 00024280 (enter)
Type: moveto player (enter)
Type: `
Erandur will appear next to you.

Followers moved with this method will still have all their items etc from last time you saw them.

Some follower IDs:

Layla: 000a2c94
Erandur: 00024280

Android Market on EFUN nextbook Premium 8

2011-12-29T05:33:00.001-08:00

forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374742&page=1

which is based on..

http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/25575-e-fun-nextbook-8-premium-next8p-modification/

Currently, there is an issue with the camera if you root it. So beware!

Also, click here for a review of the EFUN nextbook Premium 8.

Even or Odd? (Java)

2011-12-16T20:50:00.001-08:00

http://www.roseindia.net/java/beginners/IfElse.shtml

 import java.io.*;

public class IfElse{
  public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException{
  try{
  int n;
  BufferedReader in = 
  new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(System.in));
  n = Integer.parseInt(in.readLine());
  if (n % 2 == 0)
  {
  System.out.println("Given number is Even.");
  }
  else
  {
  System.out.println("Given number is Odd.");
  }
  }
  catch(NumberFormatException e){
  System.out.println(e.getMessage()
+ " is not a numeric value.");
  System.exit(0);
  }
  }
}

Convert numbers in to words (Java)

2011-12-16T08:21:00.000-08:00

Convert numbers in to words (Java)

Short and sweet?

http://www.daniweb.com/software-development/java/threads/67369/page2

    /** Holds the number 1-19, dual purpose for special cases (teens) **/

    private static final String[] UNITS = {"one", "two", "three", "four", "five", "six", "seven", "eight", "nine", "ten", "eleven", "twelve", "thirteen", "fourteen", "fifteen", "sixteen", "seventeen", "eighteen", "nineteen"};

    /** Holds the tens places **/

    private static final String[] TENS = {"ten", "twenty", "thirty", "forty", "fifty", "sixty", "seventy", "eighty", "ninty"};

    /** Covers max value of Long **/

    private static final String[] THOUSANDS = {"", "thousand", "million", "billion", "trillion", "quadrillion", "quintillion", "sextillion"};

 

    /**

     * Represents a number in words (seven hundred thirty four, two hundred and seven, etc...)

     *

     * The largest number this will accept is

     * 999,999,999,999,999,999,999
but that's okay becasue the largest
     * value of Long is 9,223,372,036,854,775,807
. The smallest number
     * is -9,223,372,036,854,775,807
(Long.MIN_VALUE +1) due to a
     * limitation of Java.
     * @param number between Long.MIN_VALUE and Long.MAX_VALUE
     * @return the number writen in words
     */
    public static String numberInWords(long number) {
        StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder();
        // Zero is an easy one, but not technically a number :P
        if (number == 0) {
            return "zero";
        }
        // Negative numbers are easy too
        if (number < 0) {
            sb.append("negative ");
            number = Math.abs(number);
        }
 
        // Log keeps track of which Thousands place we're in
        long log = 1000000000000000000L, sub = number;
        int i = 7;
        do {
            // This is the 1-999 subset of the current thousand's place
            sub = number / log;
            // Cut down number for the next loop
            number = number % log;
            // Cut down log for the next loop
            log = log / 1000;
            i--; // tracks the big number place
            if (sub != 0) {
                // If this thousandths place is not 0 (that's okay, just skip)
                // tack it on
                sb.append(hundredsInWords((int) sub));
                sb.append(" ");
                sb.append(THOUSANDS[i]);
                if (number != 0) {
                    sb.append(" ");
                }
            }
        } while (number != 0);
 
        return sb.toString();
    }
 
    /**
     * Converts a number into hundreds.
     *
     * The basic unit of the American numbering system is "hundreds". Thus
     * 1,024 = (one thousand) twenty four
     * 1,048,576 = (one million) (fourty eight thousand) (five hundred seventy six)
     * so there's no need to break it down further than that.
     * @param n between 1 and 999
     * @return
     */
    private static String hundredsInWords(int n) {
        if (n < 1 || n > 999) {
            throw new AssertionError(n); // Use assersion errors in private methods only!
        }
        StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder();
 
        // Handle the "hundred", with a special provision for x01-x09
        if (n > 99) {
            sb.append(UNITS[(n / 100) - 1]);
            sb.append(" hundred");
            n = n % 100;
            if (n != 0) {
                sb.append(" ");
            }
            if(n < 10){
                sb.append("and ");
            }
        }
 
        // Handle the special cases and the tens place at the same time.
        if (n > 19) {
            sb.append(TENS[(n / 10) - 1]);
            n = n % 10;
            if (n != 0) {
                sb.append(" ");
            }
        }
 
        // This is the ones place
        if (n > 0) {
            sb.append(UNITS[n - 1]);
        }
        return sb.toString();
    }

Sayonara Memories by Supercell (Band Score)

2011-12-08T06:04:00.000-08:00

http://www.mediafire.com/?yz2dz00whon

Kimi no Shira nai Monogatari by supercell (Band Score)

2011-12-07T06:47:00.000-08:00

http://guitarlist.net/bandscore/supercell/kiminoshiranaimonogatari/kiminoshiranaimonogatari.php

http://www.mediafire.com/?uznmizulhyk
(scan)

Printscreen on Macbook Bootcamp (Window)

2011-12-06T07:02:00.000-08:00

shift+fn+f11

Skyrim: Esbern Door bug (solution)

2011-12-03T22:05:00.000-08:00

Stuck? Esbern doesn't want to open the door? No sound from Esbern? Solution here!

1) Download http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=3117

2) Open the program, go to Skyrim > Data > Skyrim > VoicesExtra.bsa

3) Extract it to Skyrim > Data (Or extract it to Desktop, and copy and paste the folder into Skyrim > Data)

Quantum FAQ

2011-11-08T07:32:00.000-08:00

(1) What is the meaning of psi and psi*?
psi and psi* by themselves have no meaning. Only psi*psi has meaning, which is the probability.

(2) What is the difference between psi and ket (or psi* and bra)?
ket describe a state of a particle. psi is the wavefunction of that state. For example a ket |s> describes a particular state. is the wavefunction of that ket in terms of position.

(3) What do we mean when we sandwich something between a bra and a ket?
For example, we have . This means the expectation value or average value of A. A can be energy, position, momentum, etc.

(4) What are colour charges?
In electricity, we have positive charges and negative charges (2 quantities to describe the electronic charges).

For quarks, we have red charges, blue charges and green charges (3 quantities to describe colour charge.) It happens that the number of quantities to describe colour charge is 3.

(5) What is the difference between leptons and quarks?
Quarks are affected by all 4 fundamental forces(strong, weak, electromagnetic, gravity).

Leptons are affected by only 3 fundamental forces(weak, electromagnetic, gravity).

(6) How spin and anti-particles comes about when we marry QM with SR?
One equation that unifies QM and SR is the Dirac equation. There are 4 solutions to the Dirac equation (particle spin up, particle spin down, anti-particle spin up, anti-particle spin down).

(7) What are hadrons?
Hadrons are particles held together by strong force.
Hadrons can be baryons(3 quarks), anti-baryons(3 anti-quarks) and mesons(1 quark and 1 anti-quark).

(8) Matters are made up of fermions. Why helium is a boson?
The bounded system containing even number of fermions can be considered as bosons. E.g Helium contain 2 proton and 2 neutrons. Since the number of fermions is even, we can treat helium as boson.

(9) Why the sea of electron is considered the vacuum? i.e.we cannot "see" it.
The negative energies are all filled up by electrons. Seeing it means that we can see the negative energies. However, negative energies are not natural occurring. We have to artificially create it. This means that we need to promote the electron occupying in the negative energy state in order to “see” the negative energy.

(10) Why QED is easier than QCD?
QED are easier than QCD. The reason is that the photons (messengers) come only as 1 type of particle. However, in QCD, the gluons (messengers) come with 3 colours. This makes the calculations more complex.

(11) Where are vertices in the Feymann diagrams? What are they?
The vertices are at the intersection points. The vertices represent specific interactions. Actually, at every vertex, there is an integration to perform.

(12) What is the meaning of "off mass shell"?
Off mass shell means that virtual particles are involved. During those situations, the energy dispersion relation E^2=p^2c^2+m^2c^4 is not true any more.

(13) How to deduce D^0?
Since D^0 is a meson it contains an anti-quark and a quark. We are told that it has charm number=+1. This means that there is charm quark. So what we need to do is to identify the other anti-quark. D^0, the zero means it has no electronic charge. Since charm quark has electronic charge 2/3, the anti-quark must have electronic charge -2/3. There are only 2 possibilities u-bar or t-bar. By convention, we choose the lightest one that is u-bar. Thus D^0=cu-bar.

(14) Why quarks cannot be separated? (Dumb bell analogy? Quark Confinement )
Lets take an example that we want to separate a X quark from a Y quark. We are forcing the X quark to the left and the Y quark to the right.

Note that we need to input a lot of energies to separate them. However, when the energies are high enough, the energies input are converted to particles!

This means that on the left, the X quark is paired up by another Y quark(created by the energy we input). The Y quark on the right is paired up by another X quark(created by the energy we input).

(15) How many “particles” are there?

Case 1: Exclude electronic and colour charges; exclude anti-particles; exclude force particles àwe have 6 leptons and 6 quarks = 12 particles.

Case 2:Exclude anti-particles; exclude force particles -- we have 3 colours for each quarks. That is 18 quarks and 6 leptons = 24 particles.

Case 3: Exclude colour charges; Exclude force particles -- The particles in case 1 plus their anti-particles = 24 particles.

Case 4: Exclude force particles -- The particles in case 2 above plus their anti-particles = 48 particles.

(16) How many force particles are there?
If we ignore all charges(electronic and colour), there are just 4. If we want to include the charges there are 13 = 1 graviton + 1 photon + 8 gluons(rgb)+(W^+)+(W^-)+Z.
Gluons have 8 independent colours states(out of the scope this module).

(17) Are bosons forces particles?
All force particles are bosons but not all bosons are force particles. Eg, helium-4 is a boson but not a force particle.

(18) What is the purpose of R3 in lasing?
If we promote atoms to the excited state, they will decay to the ground state spontaneously and randomly. We cannot create laser using 2 states systems.

In order for a laser to work, we need an intermediate state R3(meta-stable). The excited atoms will be stored in this state. When the many atoms stored in this state starts to decay to the ground state at the same time, the laser will be created.

The strength of the laser depends on how many atoms the meta-stable state can store.

The inclusion of this meta-stable state allows us to re-derive the planck's law. This is the link of laser with quantum physics.

(19) Why helium spin is zero?
Helium contains 2 protons and 2 neutrons. Protons and neutrons are fermions, spin=1/2. The total spin of Helium can be 1/2+1/2+1/2+1/2=2 to 1/2-1/2+1/2-1/2=0. i.e spin of helium can be 2, 1, 0. Thus helium being spin zero is only 1 of the 3 possible cases.
Since helium contains even number of fermions, it is a boson.

(20) Does Higgs mechanism applies only to massive bosons(W+,W-,Z)?
No, higgs mechanism gives mass to all fundamental particles.

(21) Is order of quarks in baryons/anti-baryons/mesons important?
No, the order is not important. Eg ddu=dud=udd.

(22) How do we name the supersymmetric particles?
All force particles will have their supersymmetric partner with name ending with "ino". eg Photino, Gluino, Winos
All quarks and leptons will have their supersymmetric partner with name starting with "S". eg Selectron, Smuon, Sup, etc

Mustang by Nada Surf (lyrics)

2011-09-25T19:46:00.000-07:00

This is not a lie, there’s no double-side
If the world you wish for is in my mind
But we destroy the sky by doing what we like
The moon’s gonna watch the world go

Barely there and white, can’t hold it in my eye
Still It’s all I think about and all the time
A promise is forever but forever doesn’t know
Even that will fade and then go
※1
Sheets come down, they fall by chance
They drop but they don’t complain
They got to float and now they have to rain

Who are you today? Galileo Galilei?
Do you live in a world that nobody can paint
No matter who was right, no matter what you know
The moon’s gonna see the world go

This is not a lie, there’s no other side
Sometimes when we joke about it doesn’t feel right
I stuck to promise hardly anyone has made
It’s the onlly thing that’s saving my pride
（※1）
※2
Oh oh I lost something and I know
I know it’ll swallow me whole
Like a shell that’s swept away
Stolen by the waves
（※2）
Barely there and white, can’t hold it in my eye
Still it’s all I think about and all the time
A promise is forever but forever doesn’t know
Even that will fade and then go

You are so bright, you filled my mind
Like a vision in a frame
I’m about to lose that too
‘Cause your picture’s faint

from http://detail.chiebukuro.yahoo.co.jp/qa/question_detail/q1363103233

G15zeroeight

2011-09-25T02:21:00.000-07:00

Sample story: http://joshuatj.com/2011/05/24/the-atoms-atom/

http://www.physics.nus.edu.sg/einstein/

ME:

http://www.nerdum.com/gaming/the-physics-of-mass-effect-2/
http://mranthonydr.blogspot.com/2011/02/physics-of-mass-effect.html
http://www.gamertell.com/technologytell/article/mass-effect-makes-physics-cool/

NUS Stuff

2011-08-21T05:11:00.000-07:00

http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~wangy13/
http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~albertmt/Download/Education/
http://www.box.net/shared/g7sujvpgda

Sunfire on Mac

2011-08-01T08:23:00.000-07:00

ssh ytz24@sunfire.comp.nus.edu.sg (try sunfire-r.comp.nus.edu.sg if you are outside NUS network)
type yes
key in password

What do NUFC players do while waiting at the airport?

2011-07-17T19:58:00.000-07:00

Mario Kart on DS!!! Man this image is hilarious lol! Thanks to Danny Simpson for this, showed us another side of NUFC.

From https://twitter.com/#!/dannysimpson12

How to connect to DNS-323 on Mac

2011-07-15T01:28:00.000-07:00

Go to Finder -> Go -> Connect to server -> smb://ipnumber

In my case its smb://dlink-96d426

2011-06-30T04:01:00.000-07:00

Why we go pirate sometimes. (or most of the time =p)

http://www.virtualshackles.com/207

3D Photo

2011-06-30T03:57:00.001-07:00

From probably the best tutorial site for Adobe After Effects: http://www.videocopilot.net/

Guitar -> Synthesizer

2011-06-27T22:27:00.000-07:00

http://www.final4ever.com/vb/unix-mac-os/431830-applied-acoustics-strum-acoustic-gs-1-k-mac.html
http://www.rlslog.net/applied-acoustics-strum-electric-gs-1-vsti-au-rtas-v100-mac-osx-ub-arcade/

https://rs350cg.rapidshare.com/#!download|350l3|214791727|2903-Applied.Acoustics.Strum.Acoustic.GS-1.v1_MAC.rar|12344

password: morz@pluginaudio

K-On Remix, awesome site

2011-06-27T22:22:00.000-07:00

Definitely a good site to reference for web designer.

http://www.altemarecords.jp/keionCompilation/

Morning Dreamers, frm Angel Beats

2011-06-18T08:49:00.001-07:00

Trying to master the guitar parts for this song.

http://chordwiki.jpn.org/wiki.cgi?c=view&t=Morning+Dreamer+(Girls+Dead+Monster)

欣宜-無人完美

2011-06-16T05:59:00.000-07:00

Awesome Ending Song from 畢打自己人

無人完美 (畢打自己人電視劇片尾曲) by 鄭欣宜

無人完美　無人如己　何妨容納雙方對比

＊無人完美　原來距離　會叫你悟到這真理
你若有你的道理　沒絕對勝利　如能共處叫心裡歡喜
無人如你　然而除非　你看到另一位自己
無人完美　原來距離　會叫你悟到這真理
試問我也不是你　若要去相比
唯獨是要看清楚一點　這個你

誰在你眼裡看到　會察覺那未曾望得到
同樣我眼裡看到你　哪會有著同樣角度
如若你試看我眼裡看到你　便明白我的一套　其實很好

無人如你　然而除非　你看到另一位自己

REPEAT＊

From http://tvbmadness.wordpress.com/2008/10/27/off-pedder-%e7%95%a2%e6%89%93%e8%87%aa%e5%b7%b1%e4%ba%ba-themesong-lyrics/

Tim Krul got clean sheet in Brazil Holland friendly

2011-06-04T22:25:00.000-07:00

This is the highlight of the 4 June 2011 friendly, Brazil vs Holland. It ended in a goalless draw.

I am still not too sure about Tim Krul. There is certainly potential, but he is certainly very lucky to keep a clean sheet. Holland was carved apart by Brazil several times, and was unfortunately not to score. Most of the save was 'lucky I'm in the right place at the right time'. But of course, the brilliant 1 on 1 save vs Neymar and a diving save from the same guy was a highlight.

If Newcastle is deciding on next season's No. 1, Tim Krul will certainly have the advantage now. Not only did he played half of the EPL last season, now he has kept a clean sheet against Brazil. No doubt Alan Pardew will notice this.

FREEDOM by Home Made Kazoku

2011-06-02T22:43:00.000-07:00

1. FREEDOM
2. IN RAIN NO RAINBOW (Fickle Remix)
3. FREEDOM (Instrumental)
4. FREEDOM (NARUTO-ナルト-疾風伝 Ending Ver.) (Bonus Track)

http://adf.ly/1gbSE

Allods Regalia Designer

2011-06-01T23:18:00.001-07:00

Futuristic Bedroom Concept

2011-05-31T23:30:00.001-07:00

Where is Thyme?

2011-05-08T19:53:00.000-07:00

Thyme (the band) was an awesome Jpop band, but sadly it has been disbanded on September 23, 2010. Thyme (the lead singer) has since restarted her solo singing career, but I have not heard of her since then. Her voice is so awesome.

Thankfully, she regularly blogs here, though sadly it is in Japanese and the blog doesn't work too well with Google Translate. I'm trying to find out if she did releases some music since the band was disbanded.

And oh yes, you can follow her on twitter too! Thyme on twitter woot!

Where to buy Newcastle Jersey

2011-05-06T08:52:00.000-07:00

http://www.jjbsports.com/popular-sports-football-football-kits-premiership-newcastle/sport/fcp-category/list?resetFilters=true

http://www.very.co.uk/puma-official-newcastle-united-home-mens-shirt/735498794.prd?browseToken=%2fq%2fnewcastle+united&prdToken=/p/prod7750926-sku12285301

applanet, the best Android Market app!!

2011-05-05T21:41:00.000-07:00

Why is this the best? Simply because everything inside is FREE!! (if you know what I mean *wink*)

http://adf.ly/1RIDT

Allods New Scout Build

2011-05-01T02:53:00.001-07:00

For Version 2.0.0.2

http://allodsbase.com/ru/talents#-2gxo3hu7rhlx1g861vs511o0yfi0g610sessys3w6

Hot games coming soon in 2011

2011-04-25T21:11:00.000-07:00

Which are the highly anticipated games of 2011? When is their release date? Click here to find out more!

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High speed Bracketing and HDR

2011-04-21T08:24:00.000-07:00

http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2011/capture_more_light_hdr_speed_article.htmlp

It will be cool if I manage to digest this.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/25144169/Canon-Digital-Learning-Center-HDR-Photograph

This is much more user-friendly, or rather idiot-friendly with step-by-step instructions and pictures!

SWTOR Rumors and News

2011-04-19T03:26:00.000-07:00

Can't wait for Star Wars The Old Republic (SWTOR) but feeling frustrated because you don't know when it will come out, and the official news are slow? Here are some sites to keep you company with the latest news and rumors from SWTOR, until the game finally releases.

http://darthhater.com/
http://torwars.com/

Best MEME Eva!!

2011-04-18T02:21:00.000-07:00

LMAO!!

Sopcast on Mac

2011-04-17T08:31:00.001-07:00

Hopefully it will work for you guys.

A certain MMO big hit

2011-04-17T07:06:00.000-07:00

Star Wars: The Old Republic is definitely going to be a big big hit when it releases. With an unknown release date, I can't even get into its official website due to high traffic. We don't even know when the game is coming out!!

SWTOR

Can your com play this game?

2011-04-13T22:53:00.000-07:00

No need to read the minimum requirement and scratch your head! Know the answer automatically via this website. It will only use Java to determine if your rig can run the software. Very clean and efficient. Highly recommended!

Find out your largest file in Window 7

2011-04-11T01:24:00.000-07:00

Puzzled that the amount of available space in your Window is getting smaller and smaller? Use this lightweight software called TreeSize to analyses how your data are organized in your hardisk. You might be surprise.... and hopefully delete some junks to free some spaces!

255 post and counting...

2011-04-10T00:11:00.000-07:00

To celebrate my 255th post on this blog, here is a cute and ironic picture!

Via jezebel via Animals With Stuffed Animals

EPL 2011/2011 Rumored New Jersey

2011-04-09T21:22:00.000-07:00

Is your favorite English Premier League team going to change their jersey in the next season 11/12? Apart from Sunderland (left), who has already confirmed the change next season, there are several leaked pictures of new jersey for several EPL clubs.

Create Epic Muisc with Pro Scores

2011-04-08T02:44:00.000-07:00

Very interesting indeed.....

http://videocopilot.net/

How to get IDM to work with FIrefo 4?

2011-04-07T04:03:00.000-07:00

IDM stopped working after upgrading to Firefox 4?

Download this, and everything will be back to normal!

Pokemon Tower 1.8 released!!

2011-04-05T01:56:00.000-07:00

This is probably the most awesome Pokemon game for Android! And it is free! The game is constantly updating, and every update contains lots of new content as well as storyline.

Definitely a must-have for all Android users!

Download Link: http://adf.ly/15atW

Go to the official website for more details.

Insightful Alan Pardew interview from BBC

2011-03-29T00:13:00.000-07:00

Thanks alot for NUFCfans to compile this on twitter. You can also subscribe to their facebook page here.

You can also listen to the whole interview here @ BBC.

Pardew on Routledge > "I felt we was going to get a replacement. In hindsight, I'd like to have him

Pardew on N.Ranger > "Nile can be frustrating in training. He's unpredictable and can make an impact. He's got a lot to learn."

Pardew on MA > "There is no point in him paying me and my scouts to fly around the world if he isn't going to pay for players."

Pardew on MA > "He's a straight talker and feels like he's been outmaneuvered by the football trade. His SD factory is amazing"

Pardew on MA > "If I was a fan here, would I be jumping up and down about Mike Ashley? Probably not."

Pardew admits he got it "wrong" against Stoke. "Hopefully I won't get it much wrong from now until end of the season."

Pardew on Garham Carr > "I've been working with him to target right kind of players." Also says scouting missions are underway.

Pardew on Leon Best > "He has a character where he wants to prove people wrong and I like that. So does Joey and Kevin."

Pardew on Enrique and Barton > "They've got one year left. We've got negotiations with both once we're safe."

Pardew on Ben Arfa > "Hatem will be back on Monday morning. Hopefully we'll see him in a #NUFC shirt before the end of the season."

Pardew on S.Ireland > "He's a top player. The sort of player who we can re-charge and re-develop here."

Pardew on new players > "Me, John and Graham have targets. The pool of players - young, of value and in our wage bracket isn't big."

So far > Pardew says owner wants to build the club and accepts there needs to be more communication with fans. Home form a concern.

Sims Medieval for Mac

2011-03-27T06:38:00.001-07:00

Found a torrent for The Sims Medieval but don't know how to apply the crack on a Mac?

Here is the solutions!

You will need to install the game first. You won't be able to open the keygen since it can't open in Mac, so you will need to find a serial. I found mine on tpb comment section.

Then update your game to 1.1. You can do that by opening the Sims Medieval and let it auto update.

After that, download a 1.1 crack.

Go to The Sims Medieval icon in Applications, right click it and choose "Show Package Contents".

Copy and replace the content here: The Sims Medieval -> Show Package Contents -> Contents -> Resources -> transgaming -> c_drive -> Program Files -> Electronic Arts -> The Sims Medieval -> Game -> bin

- Go to your sims medieval folder
- Right click on the Sims.app en select "show package contents"
- Double-click on Info.plist and open with TextEditor
- Search for SMLauncher.exe and change it to TSM.exe
- Save it and close.
- now go to your Application folder and start sims normally (sims.app)

Grief in NTU?

2011-03-27T03:13:00.001-07:00

From and thirdly blog

5 stages of grief (NTU)

Had the opportunity to meet a classmate from polytechnic the other day who is now studying in the same university as I am. Judging from his Facebook status messages along with others from my other ex classmates has me seeing that they are going through what I went through when I first started school.
Interestingly, Kübler-Ross’ model for 5 stages of grief seems to apply greatly here.

Denial

You always enter a university with preconceived notions about what its supposed to be. There is nothing wrong with that, because we’re all subject to marketing.
However, to not even your basic impression of a university just doesn’t cut it.
So you spend the beginning few days of school and prior during orientation hoping that whatever that is happening is just temporary and not the truth.
That maybe the lecturers would get better. That the tutorials would be more interesting. That labs would be more open to alternative implementations.

Anger

So you get pissed when all that doesn’t happen and wake up to the reality that what you’re facing is gonna be for the next 4 years of your miserable life.
You start to lash out at any perceivable cause of your anger. Be it administration, the huge influx of foreign students and any general incompetencies of your educators.
You stereotype, hold bias and all that stuff.

Bargaining

Anger only lasts that much. No point being pissy all the time and affecting the moods of your close friends. So you try to rationalize that maybe you are having unrealistic expectations.
You try to recalibrate your expectations of things and try to make sense of why things are the way it is and try to make do with what you got.

Depression

However, bargaining only works if there is a reciprocation. So eventually, after having everything taken away from you, you fall into depression. Seeing no point in attending lectures, or trying hard enough.
You decide you need a break, you take an industrial attachment, you try for exchange, whatever it is to get out of this godforsaken place.

Acceptance

Finally after gaining some perspective and having progressed through half your life at the university, you come to the unexpected conclusion that this is what it is.
You begin to do better. You adapt to the idiosyncrasies of the way thing are and you deal. You figure out the loopholes and everything that makes it tick.
You find motivation in the things that make you happy, creating your own happiness within the system.

Where to download free ebook?

2011-03-26T09:41:00.000-07:00

http://www.epubbud.com/

This Nerv eletricity meter deserves special mention

2011-03-25T06:58:00.000-07:00

From http://gizmodo.com/#!5784849/tokyos-power-supply-monitored-by-neon-genesis-evangelion

View this @ http://kanmisikou.net/lab/power/

Now someone please do a Nerv Skin for Android phone!!

Epic Pic

2011-03-24T19:30:00.000-07:00

Color, an app for iPhone and Android

2011-03-24T05:37:00.000-07:00

This seems to be an interesting app. For first, it occupies a glorious domain, www.color.com

It will surely give alot of social voyeur and exhibitionist a field day with this app.

It is available on the iPhone now, ~~and later on Android.~~ and on Android too.

With 41 million dollars backing, it is surely an ambitious app. It is certainly a very interesting app, but I wonder will people really use it? Good thing the app is free in the first place!

This is a description of the app on iTune appstore.

WARNING: DON'T USE COLOR ALONE.

Use Color to take photos and videos with other people who have iPhones within 150 ft to create a group album.

For parties, play dates, lunch? You get their photos, they get yours. Share any album with Twitter and Facebook.

Color is a social network for your iPhone.

From Cnet and ibtimes

VLC for Android coming soon

2011-03-22T00:25:00.000-07:00

The beta version of VLC for Android is coming out in 1-2 months.

This is exciting news, since VLC is arguably the best video player. Of course, hopefully the Android version will be comparable to the one in your computer. This will be great news for all anime fans who can't see the subtitle!!

From Android Guys

Soccer Bets

2011-03-21T04:34:00.000-07:00

Singapore vs Yemen Win
QPR vs Doncaster Lose
Bolton Win
Man Utd handicap win 10.75

Chan Bros Cancel Tours to Japan

2011-03-15T00:28:00.000-07:00

Travel agency Chan Brothers has decided to cancel all tours to Japan in March, and is offering customers the option of a refund or postponement of their trips.

Customers may also opt to switch to another package, but all these are subject to additional payable costs.

Other agencies like Nam Ho Travel and CTC Travel said some customers have decided to postpone their holiday, while others have decided to go ahead.

- CNA/al

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1116420/1/.html

Two Worlds II Chapter Serial

2011-03-09T02:18:00.001-08:00

Start menu > execute : type "REGEDIT"

the go to the key :
"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Reality Pump\TwoWorlds\SerialKey"

in the right part window you got a key also called "SerialKey"

select it and "right click > modify"

in the new window that opens take out all the data and click "Ok"

next step is you launch back two worlds

Cowon App Market

2011-03-08T03:25:00.000-08:00

Non-Official, 100% Fan-made.

Find and share UCI/games/wallpapers for Cowon D2, S9 and J3.

Great clean web design, although there is certainly room for improvements. This is certainly a start. A great website for all Cowon fans.

http://kizune.bplaced.net/

via http://iaudiophile.net/forums/showthread.php?t=38769

Utagoe Rip

2011-03-05T02:04:00.000-08:00

Bascially, put in Song + Song (Instrumental) = Vocal!!

http://www.mediafire.com/?jmy6g88eb736503

Image and more information @ http://community.livejournal.com/arashi_on/1291902.html

What I am doing now:
Goldwave (convert to WAV)
Utagoe Rip (extract vocal)
Voice Trap on Audacity (plugin in Audacity, settings: isolation:1)

Winnie the Pooh 2011 Movie Trailer

2011-03-04T22:00:00.000-08:00

Have to say this is an awesome trailer. I think the background music by Keane's 'Somewhere only you know' is very fitting, giving a nostalgic flavor to it.

Do As Infinity: Eternal Flame insturmentals!!

2011-03-01T23:40:00.000-08:00

~~Trying to get my hands on it.~~

http://megaupload.com/?d=1UZ3DG1D

Tokyo Compilation

2011-02-24T23:21:00.000-08:00

Draft

Roppongi Hills and go up to the top of Mori Tower for the Mori Art Museum and the panoramic view of Tokyo.

I also don't advise Tokyo tower. It's a ripoff!

Tsukiji Fish Market is a must-see and make sure you have sushi there (cheap - like $1/piece - and deliciously fresh!).The Tsukiji Fish Market. Go early (like has been said) and head right to the back of the market to see the tuna auction. Then walk your way out past all the stalls and see the wierd stuff for sale. Grab some sushi for a late breakfast at one of the nearby places....freshest you'll ever get.

Another must-do is exploring a Japanese department store (like Matsuzakaya in Ginza or Takashimaya in Shinjuku). They're huge and they sell everything. There're lots of cheap places to eat in these department stores, and in and around the major train stations. In addition, don't miss shabu-shabu/sukiyaki (cook-it-yourself thin slices of meat), tempura (set lunches are great value and variety) and teppanyaki (benihana-style, although prices are high especially if you splurge on kobe beef).

In terms of department stores, I think the one to visit (not necessarily to buy) are the ones in Ginza. They are amazing, make sure you check out the food stores in the department stores. They are really wonderful. Things like fugu sashimi and the ever popular $60 each individually wrapped honeydew melons.
Ginza. Just look around, particularly at night.

Definitely avoid riding the subway/trains during rush hour. It is hard to imagine how uncomfortably packed they can get but just take our word for it!

Tokyu hands in the Takeshimaya Times Square is great. They also sell some wonderful book bags/backpacks there at very competative prices. Including some super fashionable Japanese brands like Porter (the Japanese Prada).My very favorite store in Japan is Tokyu Hands. My son and husband love it too. It's filled with so much cool stuff - the little Japanese woodworking tools, robotics kits (much cheaper there than in the US), cool cooking things such as edible 24 kt-gold stars to put on desserts and in drinks. The office supplies department is one of the best. I can easily spend hours there.Tokyu Hands is the best
In the same neighborhood lots of record stores and the Tokyo Harley Davidson store. Very Expensive T's $55.
Find a great Korean BBQ.
Find a great noodle shop in Akasaka.

Akihabara is almost mind boggling with the stuff available.Akihabara. Get off the subway at the Akihabara station and follow the signs to "Electric Town" An area full of the latest electronics and parts. A must see..like something out of Blade Runner.

Shinjuku Station.

A sushi conveyor belt bar.

Ueno Park is nice.

Sometimes there are flea markets around the shrines since the Japanese are supposed to pay off their debts at ceratin times....can find some great buys if you look.

try to have shabu shabu if you can. Its boiled beef with vegetables.

Avoid hostess bars. Prices are high, and the hostesses just talk to you.

Don't be intimidated by the food. Try anything once, you don't have to have it again if you don't like it.

Get maps of where you want to go. Tokyo's address system is based on when buildings were built, not where they are. A cab driver may not know how to get to an address without a map.

The search to replace Kadlec begins!

2011-02-23T18:52:00.000-08:00

Alberto Paloschi

Yannis Tafer

Valeri Domovchiyski

Vagner Love

Welliton

Learn to develop Android Apps

2011-02-23T04:30:00.000-08:00

Started on 22nd Feb 2011, new videos will be uploaded every Tuesday.

http://www.codinggreenrobots.com/

From http://anythingbutiphone.com/1056

Smallest Fish Tank in the Universe

2011-02-23T04:16:00.001-08:00

Best & Peter, Brothers in Arm

2011-02-21T06:05:00.001-08:00

Macbook Pro Sandy Bridge refresh coming soon?

2011-02-18T20:56:00.000-08:00

Rumors have been flying around about the imminent MacBook Pro refresh with the new Intel's Sandy Bridge processor.

Read More

My first taste of Google's AppInventor!

2011-02-18T07:03:00.000-08:00

Hopes to do an Android app showing translated Oricon Chart, maybe similar to jpopasia.com!

The above is a HelloPurr app.

Need to read more tutorials @ http://appinventor.googlelabs.com/learn/tutorials/index.html.

Wonder if iPhone have similar applications such as AppInventor? If not how do small kids 'program' apps for iPhone haha?

DIESEL has nice watches

2011-02-17T02:46:00.000-08:00

I want one!!!!

http://store.dieseltimeframes.com/en_US/shop/diesel-watches.html

Arsenal 2 - Barcelona 1 highlights

2011-02-16T19:45:00.000-08:00

Arse 2-1 Barc
Uploaded by mrgoalsarena. - Check out more sports and extreme sports videos.

Earn Money from Idle Computer

2011-02-16T05:27:00.000-08:00

Might be thinking about building a new spare computer. Why not let it earn some money in the process?

*Watch this space*

http://www.gomezpeerzone.com/

How to turn off motion blur in Two Worlds II

2011-02-15T03:20:00.000-08:00

Console code
Engine.MBlurIntensity 0

Connect by Claris

2011-02-13T03:27:00.000-08:00

1. CONNECT
2. DREAMIN
3. KIMI TO FUTARI
4. CONNECT (instrumental)

Claris has been pretty popular lately, no thanks to great songs in popular anime.

http://adf.ly/V0v0

Java classpath pain in the ass

2011-02-12T22:46:00.000-08:00

My Computer -> Advance -> Environment Variables

User
Path = C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.6.0_21\bin

System
CLASSPATH = C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.6.0_21\bin

java -classpath . Saluton

CLASSPATH from old laptop
.;C:\"Program Files"\Java\jdk1.5.0_04\lib\tools.jar;C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\ext\QTJava.zip

Games to try out

2011-02-12T20:18:00.000-08:00

Alpha Protocol

Darksiders

The Cheik Tiote Song!!

2011-02-07T05:01:00.001-08:00

To the tune of “That’s Amore” by Dean Martin:

When you’re facing a rout, and you’re 30 yards out, Cheik Tiote!
From the Ivory Coast, squeezed just inside the post, Cheik Tiote!
He left Cesc Fabregas, lying flat on his ass, Cheik Tiote!
When we made it 4-3, he said leave it to me, Cheik Tiote!

Got it somewhere from a user @ nufcblog.com

Yahoo Mail on HTC Desire HD

2011-02-06T02:11:00.000-08:00

Having problem connecting HTC Desire HD with Yahoo Mail?

Here's the solution from a forum. Works.

Thanks everybody for the suggestions! After lot of trawling on the net and hours on the phone...I finally made yahoo mail work on Desire.
The following needs to be done:
As Specialjim had advised, I made sure that the POP forwarding was checked in my regular Yahoo account (Not yahoo Plus). This could only be done if you change the preferred location of your yahoo account to Asia! So I changed it to Asia from UK. Apparently POP forwarding is free only if the preferred location on Yahoo Account settings is Asia! Otherwise this is not possible!
Then I put my email address and password in the phone and it automatically set the account! All done! And yes it doesn't matter if the wifi is on or off....as long as you have internet access on the phone.
Cheers!

Goal of the season: Tiote Thunderbolt

2011-02-05T09:40:00.001-08:00

newc44676h
Uploaded by arsenalist. - Discover new destinations and travel videos.

Seven Emotions by Home Made Kazoku

2011-02-05T08:18:00.000-08:00

1. Theme of seven emotions

2. もっと君を...

3. エール

4. BIG CITY

5. 心の花

6. Good Bye と同じくらい Thank You

7. 流れ星～Shooting Star～（Fickle Remix）

http://adf.ly/SMHd

Zheng your Canon Compact

2011-02-05T01:00:00.001-08:00

Make your Canon compact take HDR and RAW photos!

http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/CHDK

Here's a guide on how to take HDR pics after installing CHDK
http://paulstamatiou.com/how-to-get-started-with-hdr-photography-part-2
http://www.websaytko.com/3418-making-hdr-image-with-photomatix-and-chdk.html

Mass Effect 2 Trailer Song Download

2011-01-28T04:22:00.000-08:00

One of the most epic song in the world. Comparable to Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord of the Ring and Inception!

http://www.twostepsfromhell.com/legend1.php

Can HTC Find a Successor for HTC Desire Hd in 2011?

2011-01-22T21:59:00.000-08:00

HTC Desire HD is arguably the best Android phone in the market. It is almost the perfect phone, except for weakness in battery and bulk. It is among the best phone released in 2010.

Read More

The Wonders of HDR

2011-01-22T20:52:00.001-08:00

http://www.stuckincustoms.com/

Eight, an album by Do As Infinity

2011-01-19T05:03:00.000-08:00

1. Baby！ Baby！ Baby！
2. Special
3. 1/100
4. Hand in Hand
5. ワンダフルライフ
6. 僕が描いてた僕
7. JIDAISHIN
8. Everything will be all right
9. Fly to the Freedom
10. Dear memories
11. 1176時間
12. 君がいない未来

http://adf.ly/KSdL
(mediafire)

Anime Anime 2010

2011-01-16T00:19:00.001-08:00

1. To Aru Kagaku no Railgun

2. Working!!

3. Ore no Imouto

4. Yosuga no Sora

5. Hakuouki

6. To Aru Majutsu no Index II

7. Seitokai Yakuindomo

8. Highschool of The Dead

9. Tamayura

10. Shinryaku! Ika Musume

Cheap leather bag

2011-01-08T01:15:00.000-08:00

Discovered by Joseph

http://goods.gmarket.com.sg/GMKT.INC/Goods/Goods.aspx?goodscode=401006282

Domineos Clock

2010-12-15T01:34:00.001-08:00

Simple, slick, modern, and damn cool.

Via http://gizmodo.com/5713582/these-dominoes-arent-for-toppling-overthey-tell-the-time

The wonders of iMovie 11

2010-12-13T03:09:00.001-08:00

FM11 Human Battle!!

2010-11-26T06:49:00.000-08:00

Chun Ing
Alas 6 - Chun Ing 0
Matt 2- Chun Ing 1
Chun Ing 0 - Ting Zhe 2

Alas
Alas 1 - Matt 0
Ting Zhe 2- Alas 1
Alas 6 - Chun Ing 0

Matt
Alas 1 - Matt 0
Ting Zhe 0 - Matt 2
Matt 2- Chun Ing 1

Ting Zhe
Ting Zhe 2- Alas 1
Ting Zhe 0 - Matt 2
Chun Ing 0 - Ting Zhe 2

Ripping vocal from songs

2010-11-23T05:09:00.001-08:00

Got this link from DJ Masa's website. The secret is out now!

http://community.livejournal.com/arashi_on/1291902.html

DJ Masa is GOD!!

2010-11-22T05:56:00.000-08:00

Just heard a few songs from J-Bootie vol. 1 by DJ Masa after discovering him through a friend's blog post. Insanity I must say.

http://www.masamixes.com/

Soccer Stream

2010-11-20T08:01:00.001-08:00

http://soccermaniax.com/
Vshare ftw!

Great FootballManager Websites

2010-11-19T19:30:00.000-08:00

http://allthatisfootballmanager.com/
http://www.truefootballmanager.com/

LiveView™ | Phone Remote - Sony Ericsson

2010-11-16T21:07:00.000-08:00

LiveView™ | Phone Remote - Sony Ericsson

I want one!

Use Hamachi on Mac Snow Leopard

2010-11-12T05:20:00.000-08:00

I was trying to find how to connect to Hamachi using a Mac, and found an excellent guide: http://www.command-tab.com/2008/08/29/how-to-run-hamachi-on-leopard/. I am using the Snow Leopard OSX, so this shows that the Hamachi can still be run on the Mac. Although it is not pretty.

Just a few tips, if you still encounter some problem with the guide (like me).

Stuck at the sudo ./usr/sbin/tuncfg part? No fear! Just type "sudo" and space, then drag the tuncfg.exe file into the terminal. It can be found in your hamachi file -> tuncfg file
Playing LAN Game and still can't connect with your friends even though you are already inside the network? Try the "hamachi go-online (insert your network)" command a few times.

Cheers