Sukuk bonds - another RM2.5 billion

I read from The Star Online that the MOF has increased the Sukuk saving bonds by another RM2.5 billion.

I didn't go to Q up at the banks in the last two days because busy with works. I might going to Q to subscribe this saving bonds on Mon/Tue.

With 5% return p.a. over the next three years, this is much better than putting my money in FDs ~ 2% p.a, wtf!!!.

There is a rumour that BNM might cut the interest rate again!!!. Not sure how true it is. But this is definitely the way to help public in the current difficult economic condition.



The maximum subscription is RM50k per person... hmmmm...

Burj Dubai got struck by lightning!!

Here are some nice shots on Burj Dubai.

OMG!!! Lubang

Not one but my shocks got two 'lubang'.

Imagine you take out your shoes at the gym's changing room with peoples around you.

Geeeee... luckily no body notice leh or else malu la.

# Here you go, another pair of shocks gone into the dustbin.

Dunno why, my shocks won't last for more than a year regardless of brands. Tell you, whether it's a Renoma, Crocodile, Alain Delon, Larrie or Hush Puppies, it just won't last for a year. I have tried it all already.

Any good brand out there?

Finally, bought a new notebook today

I went to Pikom PC Fair today to shop for a new notebook. By the time I reached KLCC car park around 12pm, there was already a long Q to the KLCC basement car park. I managed to park my car at level 4 and saw a plenty of empty parking spaces nearby.

At the convention hall, I wanted to walk into the Sony exhibition hall (because my friend told me there are many pretty Sony sales promoters) but the Q is just damn LONGGGG. So, I proceeded to the notebook booths to check out the Dell, Asus, HP and Toshiba's offering.

Here are the basic specifications that I was surveying:
- Intel Core 2 processor T6400 (2.0Ghz)
- Window Vista Home Premium
- 2GB Ram
- 14.1" Display
- GeForce graphic card
- 250GB HDD
- Bluetooth, Webcam

Here are the prices:
- Dell ~ RM2,799.00
- HP ~ RM2,999.00
- Asus ~ RM3,100.00
- Toshiba ~ RM3,099.00

After comparing and talking to the sales promoters, I decided to buy Asus notebook model - N50VC20DPM.

Here are some of the photo shots and packages:

# Packaging ~ rock solid, heart touching ~ yeah, right?



# Jeng-jeng ~ my babe, power cord, CDs and manual.



# Here is my new babe.


# Glossy brown color notebook. There is only one color for this model.



# The reason I chose Asus over the others is because of the spec like the motherboard and it has other little extra features like:
- Smartlogon with One Look
- 8 seconds Boot Up for instant online
- Finger Print
- HDMI support and HD vision display ~ can connect to a HD ready LCD TV for online and gaming, wtf!!!
- Built-in Altec Lansing speakers
- Window Vista Home premium Edition
- 15.4" WXGA LED display
- 2 years global warranty
- Don't play-play, this lappy has an Ioniser as well.



# My new babe vs my current Compaq Presario. If you notice, I need to use the USB keyboard to type cos the alpha-numeric keys on the Compaq Presario had screwed upside-down T__T


# It costs me RM3,100 for this new babe and I have these freebies as well: Cooling pad, Mouse, Headset, USB hub, LCD Cleaner set and Notebook lock.

I have added RM30.00 for an extra 2GB RAM... woohoooo!!!



# My babe need a fresh charge for 6 hours.



# I also bought the D-Link wireless router for RM110.


Last but not least here are the Kingsoft promoter girls photo shots.

# I think this Kingsoft is the most famous booth. There are many visitors (young or old; guys or girls) standing around to look at these girls. The moment I took out my E71 and point at them, they are starting to pose and get ready for me to take photo. But my E71 is not good on photo shots... very bad quality.

Here another shots:



If you are wondering who are they? 2nd from the left: Ivone Chou and on the right: Nicole Chiam

The other two, I have no idea... please let me know if you know them ^_^

Mobile cell phone GPS tracking

Hi! Guys,

Now you can track your friends, family members or anyone using the web-based mobile cell phone GPS tracking. It can only works on any GSM mobile cell phone.


All you need to do is to select your country and enter the mobile number that you want to search. After that, just click the 'Start Searching!' button.


There is a screen showing the searching status eg 'Connecting to satellite', 'Loading map' and "Locating the area'.


Please try it yourself, here is the URL: http://www.trackapartner.com/index.html

USS New York made from WTC's steel scrap

From forwarded email....


USS New York

It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center It is the fifth in a new class of warship - designed for missions that include special operations against terrorists.

It will carry a crew of 360 sailors and 700 combat-ready Marines to be delivered ashore by helicopters and assault craft. Steel from the World Trade Center was melted down in a foundry in Amite, LA to cast the ship's bow section.

When it was poured into the molds on Sept 9, 2003, 'those big rough steelworkers treated it with total reverence,' recalled Navy Capt Kevin Wensing, who was there. 'It was a spiritual moment for everybody there.

Junior Chavers, foundry operations manager, said that when the trade center steel first arrived, he touched it with his hand and the 'hair on my neck stood up.' 'It had a big meaning to it for all of us,' he said. 'They knocked us down. They can't keep us down. We're going to be back. The ship's motto? 'Never Forget'.

Here she is!!!

Proton Exora MPV - launching soon April 2009

For those who are looking forward to but this new Proton Exora 7-seater MPV, here are some of the photo shots:

FRONT VIEW

REAR VIEW

METERS
Nice RPM and Speedo meters with doors indicator as well.

SPORTY GEAR AND PLAYERS

COMPARISON

Avanza vs Grand Livina vs Exora (looks like the biggest)

Proton Exora Prototype test drive review, read here.


Perodua is also preparing to launch it's new MPV as well (target: Q309) and expected to sell for RM66k and below. Read here.