My Current Location! 10 July 2009
Posted by azlano in Banter, Travel & Leisure.Tags: GPS coordinates, travel
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N7 degrees 51′ E98 degrees 16′
Can you find me? 
More updates later… time for breakfast!
Ultra-thin TV sets @ one inch? 7 July 2009
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Ultra-thin TV sets that come off the wall only one inch?.
Interesting… to think I spent all that money on my plasma just a few months ago!
I saw a Bravia recently at Sony Centre @ The Curve which touted itself as the thinnest LED TV on Earth. Amazing. It must have measured a measly 50mm! I know they have a prototype OLED screen on show but that has yet to make it commercially so this LED screen is about as good as it gets for now.
Facebook to simplify privacy settings 3 July 2009
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Facebook to simplify privacy settings
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Hmm… more ‘improvements’. Great for those with hundreds of ‘friends’ but have never even met most of them!
Sears Tower unveils 103rd floor glass balconies 2 July 2009
Posted by azlano in Design, Technology, Travel & Leisure.Tags: Sears Tower, The Ledge
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Sears Tower unveils 103rd floor glass balconies – Yahoo! News.
Do YOU dare to stand at ‘The Ledge’?
I’ve Being Plagiarised! 1 July 2009
Posted by azlano in Blogs I Read, People, Writing.Tags: blog copy, copycat, originality, plagiarised, plagiarism
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Plagia-what? Look the word up in the dictionary-lah!
I came across a rather disturbing blog recently. Here’s the link: Wierd.
If you read through the profile you’ll see that some of the words are taken from my ‘About azlano’ page. Amazing! I don’t know if I should feel flattered or annoyed!
If the owner of that profile and blog is reading this, may I ask you reflect on the word ‘plagiarism’ and do some editing pronto. I mean, why does one have to resort to such acts?
Let me enlighten you why people should write their own blogs. Blogging is about having the freedom of free speech and finding an outlet for self expression. In essence, it’s about finding your own voice. Not copying others or trying to be someone you’re not. I must attest it’s not easy to do that so if you’re not up to it then just stop. Start again when you’ve committed yourself to this craft and all that it stands for.
On that same note, read ‘Blogging for Dummies’! It’ll shed some light on how to be an original blogger!
In The News 21 June 2009
Posted by azlano in Cars, Design, Work.Tags: Berita Harian, BH, Exora designer, Exora news, XY Berita Harian, XY tabloid
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This article was published in Berita Harian yesterday. I have to say it was reproduced quite to the tune of the interview, which is a relief since reporters are known to either blow things out of proportions or misinterpret what you say.
Having said that, I do have one major gripe. And that is:-
I am not an engineer. Never will be (obviously since I’m not formally trained as one), and has no intentions of being one (with all due respects to my friends already beleaguered in that profession! Hehe). I guess this misinterpretation is due to the fact that the words Engineering Division exists somewhere on my business card (which I promptly handed over to him before the interview started). Me guess the reporter conveniently forgot even though I repeatedly mentioned that I’m part of the Creatives fraternity regardless of what’s written on my card.
Anyhoo, what’s done is done. Hope you found the article mildly entertaining!
P/s: Here’s a link to the online version (courtesy of my friend Esther).
Berita Harian XY pullout dated 20th June 2009
My New Walkman 20 June 2009
Posted by azlano in Design, Music, Technology, Travel & Leisure.Tags: birthday gift, MP3 player, Sony mp3, Walkman, wearable Walkman
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Sony wearable mp3 Walkman NWZ-W202
This is only my second Walkman, the first being a simple cassette and radio unit my late father gave to me during my university days. I still have that Walkman, it’s worn but still in working condition. This new set is also a gift. This time from wifey to celebrate my recent birthday. Safe to say she definitely knows what kind of gifts to get for me!
This new Walkman of mine is something else altogether. It’s one of those new MP3 units which is minute in size, can execute all the normal features like shuffle & skip PLUS a unique Sony feature called Zappin (to scan through songs quickly), and have 2GB of solid state storage. The earphones are open air so you have to be careful regarding the volume you’re listening to as it may intrude to the privacy of people around you.
One cool feature is the charging/USB stand provided. When you hook it up there’s a pulsating light from the centre to signal the charging and read/write status. Also included is a very practical cover for the headset for traveling purposes. Did I tell you the unit automatically shut off when you put them together? Kewl…
So far I’ve used up 1.5GB of memory to store just some of my all time favourite songs. I’m lovin’ this gadget! It allows me to listen to my favourite tunes as I move around very comfortably without having to deal with cables & wires. The sound is also very crisp with a comfortable amount of bass. 4.5 stars out of 5 in my book!
My First Crocs 18 June 2009
Posted by azlano in Design, Technology, Travel & Leisure.Tags: Axle Green Camo, Crocs, Crocs Axle, Ikano
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They are indeed comfy and practical. In fact, they are quite rugged but at the same time usable as casual wear.
I believe Crocs are meant to be worn as a fashion statement. Best worn without socks, they should be worn hard and not flaunted. Nope, they aren’t meant as poser footwear. It’s a fashion statement of the most practical type!
As a piece of design I feel they are quite brilliantly done. Very low cost to produce but with excellent durability and aesthetically pleasing to look at (and wear). Bet the creators are making billions of dollars from them! That’s the power of good design!
The Axle
