Blogging like others...

I am seriously amazed by how many people can write loads of topics in their blog.

Though being a 'busy' person... I somehow did managed to spent some time going thru random blogs... One blog linking to another...

Reading about others pouring out, ranting & opinions... neural topics... problems... interests... & many more...

Basically, i prefer read blogs in english...Please do not assume that i am a 'banana', its just that i enjoy reading in english - the language that i am more comfortable with.

Since i was going thru random blogs which feature a wide array of topics... There were some that were out right boring(no offence ya) & some which were very interesting...

It might be a very same topic / subject that 2 person are writing about... but gosh, they can be some many angles of seeing things.. so many viewpoints, so many opinioins... wonder where they really get the inspiration?? Comments, critism - some pure foolish / lame others reflect maturity & wisdom...

How i do wish i could write like them... such art of writing that make a reader addicted & without awareness of the passing of time. Hmmm... of course much reflecting about what i am writing right now might put you to sleep, like a hypnosis charm...

Hopefully some day I would be able to write like them... *Wishful thinking*

Vanity... & striving over nothing...

Congrates to the dead,

Who had already died,



Rather than the living,

Who are still alive.



Much more better than both of them,

is the one -

who has not yet come to be,

who has not come to be in this world striving over nothing.

Reflection : Sometimes when you come to really think of it... Don even know why we actually put effort in certain things... But, in the end it returns to neil / nothing at all.

But, thats life is suppose... All but VANITY.

Thank you.

This blog is in appreciate of my coursework who was really helpful assisting me completing my coursework on time. His name = Nicholas.

Really appreciate it - I would consider him as someone who is sincerely wanting to help & really mean what they say.

In comparision some who will not even reveal where they got the source of the material & lend me for reference. As though as if I am going to copy word for word other's people coursework.

Been really busy & tired for this week especially. Working & Assisgnments - month end pressure.

Thanks once again Nicholas. Finally i can say - what a relief, my Finance coursework is almost done !!

Glimer of Hope

Things are starting to turn for the better...

Finally most of my coursework going to finish my today. At last, this sem take 3 subject.. down to one more last one - Finance, suan la - weekend only do.

I can re-confirm that i am the "last-minute" type. Not until last minute only will rush to finish what i am suppose to do. Sometimes i feel its better to set a dateline earlier for me - so that i am force to complete it.

And for my work - sales seems to be coming for encouraging this 2 days - yesterday & today. But, as everybody in the Sales Industry would agree with me - nothing in Sales in 100 %. You might hit 99% by middle of the month, but if you take things too easy or really SO SO unfortunate - might not even achieve that 1 more %.

My percentage as of Thursday (17 July 2008) is only 46% - I got to work harder !!!

Running a country? u meaning ... ruining it.

I was lying on my bed... Thinking bout everything.. even thou i should be getting some rest.

Some how i just couldnt help but going online. Started chatting with a client of mine... it started off as a casual topic.

Before we knew it, it was about the political scence of our country. It is in such a sad state of a affair - the more you think of it, the more depressing it becomes.

I guess everything started since this year 2008 general election. From then on, it was no turning back. Opposition party against the federal government. Inter party also fighting... Not just one race... everybody also like that...

What is this all about??! To all those politician out there - ask you self sincerely - Are you all not satisfied with all the riches that you have gain so far? Do you not know the word 'SHAME' ? What is all these fighting? Claiming to doing this for the good of the citizens... We as normal people -from a laymens point of view - frankly speaking... nothing.

From the current events, alot of attack on political figures personal life. Is that not a side track from the real issue. We don give a damn what happens in their personal life, their family or the past. We do not wish for luxury, unlike some greedy ppl. What we wish for is a peaceful & relative easy going life.

I for 1 cannot say that i am directly / really affected by the recent price hike in rice / fuel. But i really do feel pity for those whose who are of the lower income. I remember less than a year ago... the cheapest rice you could get in the hypermarket was RM16 - Now? Its RM32... 100 percent increase wei... & as for the fuel hike... i need say anything more.. everybody knows....

To those out there fighting among yourselves... do they hear us suffering? Do they feel what we are feeling...? i seriously doubt it...

I guess no matter how much v sigh - matters wont not change for the better , will it?

Going to Get Sick

Gosh... I m getting sick...

Over-worked maybe... I realize that i m not gud at handling stress as well as thought...

How ah... Should get some rest...

Something Malaysian's Should Know

WHAT IS NEVER MENTIONED IN Mainstream Media like NST/TheStar/ Utusan/BHare these facts....Malaysian PerCapita Income USD 5000 VS Singaporean PerCapita Income USD 25000

Further The Star made a comparison of prices in Thailand , Singaporeand Indonesia . For Thailand it is quoted at RM3.90/liter, however arethey aware that in Thailand new cars are cheaper than Malaysia byRM10,000?

They pay only one life time for their driving license? Norenewal fee after that? Also that goes for road tax as well? And doTheStar also aware that you can drive all the way from Hadtyai toBangkok on a six lane highway without paying any Tolls ??!! THESTAR

Whereas here in Malaysia you have to pay yearly renewal for road tax,driving license and TOLLS, TOLLS, TOLLS!!!！For Singapore how can you quote RM 5.20? Please quote in SingaporeDollars because they are earning in Sing Dollars. You might as well sayEuropeans are paying RM10/liter. RM5.20/liter = Sing $ 2.20/liter,still cheaper than Malaysia in view of fact that Singapore is not acrude oil exporter. Are you saying that you fill up petrol in Singaporeby paying Ringgit?

In economy, dollar to dollar must be compared as apple to apple. Notcomparing like durian in M'sia is much cheaper than durian in Japan !! Ofcourse-lah, Japan is not durian producer!!! Comparing Malaysian durian with Thailand durian make more sense!!

Now, let us compare the price with OIL PRODUCING countries:

>>> UAE RM1.19/litre

>>> Eygpt RM1.03/litre

>>> Bahrain RM0.87/litre

>>> Qatar RM0.68/litre

>>> Kuwait RM0.67/litre

>>> Saudi Arabia RM0.38/litre

>>> IranRM0.35/litre

>>> Nigeria RM0.32/litre

>>> Turkmenistan RM0.25/litre

>>> Venezuela RM0.16/litre

>>> MALAYSIA RM2.70/litre RM 2.70!!!

Individual perspective: As of last month a Toyota Vios would 'cause a damage' of about RM89,000. In the international market, a Toyota Vios is about USD 19,000USD 19,000 = RM 62,700 (using the indicative rates of USD 1 = RM 3.30)That makes Malaysian Vios owners pay an extra RM 26,300.

This RM 26,300 should be cost of operations, profit and tax because thetransportation costs have been factored in to the USD 19,000.RM 26,300/ RM625 petrol rebate per year translates to a Vios being usedfor 42.08 years.I do understand that the RM 625 is a rebate given by the government, but it also means that one has to use the Vios for42.08 years just to make back the amount paid in taxes for the usage ofa foreign car. Would anyone use any kind of car for that long?

Now with these numbers in front of us, does the subsidy sound like a subsidy ordoes it sound like a penalty? This just seems to be a heavy incrementin our daily cost of living as we are not only charged with high cartaxes but also with a drastic increase in fuel price.

I urge all Malaysians to join me inanalyzing the situation further. Car taxation is government profit, fuel sales is Petronas' (GLC) profitwhich also translates into government profit. The government mayridicule us Malaysians by saying look at the world market and fuelprice world wide. Please, we are Malaysians, we fought of the British,had ainternational port in the early centuries (Malacca), home to a raciallymixed nation and WE ARE NOT STUPID!!!

We know the international rates are above the USD 130/barrel. Weunderstand the fact that the fuel prices are increasing worldwide andwe also know that major scientist are still contradicting on why thisphenomenon is happening. Some blame Bush and his plunders around theworld and some blame climate change and there are others which saypetroleum 'wells' are getting scarce.

Again we go back to numbers to be more straight forward.

1 barrel = 159 liters x RM2.70/liter = RM 429 or USD 134。 On 1 hand, weare paying the full cost of 1 barrel of crude oil with RM2.70 per literbut on the other hand the crude oil only produces 46% of fuel.

Msia sells crude oil per barrel at USD130 buys back Fuel per barrel atUSD134. And not forgetting, every barrel of fuel is produced with 2barrels of crude oil.

>>> if 1 barrel crude oil = produce 46% fuel (or half of crude oil), therefore >>> 2 barrel crude oil = approximately 1 barrel fuel

In other words, each time we sell 2 barrels of crude oil, equivalentlywe will buy back 1 barrel of fuel. Financially, Malaysia sell 2 barrelcrude oil @ USD 130/barrel = USD 260 = RM 858 then, Malaysia will buyback fuel @ USD 134/barrel = RM 442/barrel Thus, Malaysia earn netextra USD 126 = RM 416 for each 2 barrel of crude sold/exported vsimported 1 barrel of fuel !!!>>> (USD 260-134 = USD 126 = RM416)

So where this extra USD 126/barrel income is channeled to by Malaysian Govt????????

Another analysis:>>> 1 barrel crude oil = 159 liters. >>> 46-47% of a barrel of crude oil = fuel that we use in our vehicles. >>> 46% of 159 = 73.14 liters. >>> @ RM 2.70/liter x 73.14 liter = RM197.48 of fuel per barrel of crude oil.

This is only 46% of the barrel, mind you. Using RM 3.30 = USD 1, we getthat a barrel of crude oil produces USD 59.84 worth of petrol fuel (46%of 1 barrel). USD 59.84 of USD 130/barrel turns out to be 46% of abarrel as well.

Another 54% = bitumen, kerosene, and natural gases and so many more.And this makes a balance of USD 70.16 that has not been accounted for.

So this is where I got curious. Where is the subsidy if we are paying46% of the price of a barrel of crude oil when the production ofpetrol/barrel of crude oil is still only 46%?

In actual fact, we still pay for this as they are charged in the formsof fuel surcharge by airlines and road taxes for the building of road(because they use the tar/bitumen) and many more excuse charging us butlet us just leave all that out of our calculations

As far as I know, only the politicians who live in Putrajaya and comefor their Parliament meetings in Kuala Lumpur (approximately 60+ km)are the ones to gain as they claim their fuel and toll charges from themoney of the RAKYAT's TAX

It is so disappointing to see this happen time and time again to theMalaysian public, where they are deceived by the propaganda held by the politicians and the controls they have over the press.

Which stupid idiot economist equates rebates for rich or poor with thecc of the vehicles? An average office clerk may own a second hand 1300ccproton Iswara costing $7,000 (rebate = $625) while the Datuk's childrencan own a fleet of 10 new cars of BMW, Audi and Volvo all less than2000cc costing $2 millions and get a total rebate of $625 x 10 =$6,250! Wow what kind of economists we are keeping inMalaysia....wonder which phD certificate that they bought from...

Misleading concept of Subsidy:

The word 'subsidy' has been brandished by the government as if it has so generously helped the rakyat and in doing so incurred losses.This simple example will help to explain the fallacy:'津

>>> Example: Ahmad is a fisherman. He sells a fish to you at $10 which is below themarket value of $15. Let's assume that he caught the fish from theabundance of the sea at little or no cost. Ahmad claims that since themarket value of the fish is $15 and he sold you the fish for $10, he hadsubsidised you $5 and therefore made a loss of $5.

>>> Question : Did Ahmad actually make a profit of $10 or lossof $5 which he claimed is the subsidy?

>> Answer:Ahmad makes a profit of $10 which is the difference of the sellingprice ($10) minus the cost price ($0 since the fish was caught from theabundance of the sea). There is no subsidy as claimed by Ahmad.

The government claims that it is a subsidy because the oil is keptand treated as somebody else's property (you know who). By right, theoilbelongs to all citizens of the country and the government is a trusteefor the citizens. So as in the above simple example, the governmentcannot claim that it has subsidised the citizen!

* This posting is just a personal opinion & analyst based on current event. I shall not take accountibility / should be liable for any damaged which might result from this posting. *

- The Source -

Better In Time

To all those ppl out there who just had rough times in ur relationship,

This song is for u - Better In Times (Leona Lewis) - & Especially for YOU - u know who u are.

Weep - Realize - Move on !!. Enjoy.

Better In Times

It's been the longest winter without you
I didnt know where to turn to
See somehow I cant forget you
After all that we've been through

Go in, come in
Thought i heard a knockwho's there? No one
thinking that i deserved it
Now i realize that i really didnt know
You didnt notice, you mean everything
quickly im learning, to love again
All i know is, imma be ok

Thought i couldnt live without you

Its gonna hurt when it heals to
It'll all get better in time
Eventhough i really love you
Im gonna smile cause i deserve to
It'll all get better in time

How could i turn on the tv

Without something there to remind me
Was it all that easy?
To just put aside your feelings

If im dreaming

Dont wanna let, hurt my feelings

But thats the path, i believe in
and i know that, time will heal it
You didnt notice, you mean everything
Quickly im learning, to love again
All i know is, imma be ok

Thought i couldnt live without you
Its gonna hurt when it heals to
It'll all get better in time
Eventhough i really love you
Im gonna smile cause i deserve to
It'll all get better in time

Since theres no more you and me
Its time i let you go so i can be free
and live my life how it should be
No matter how hard it is ill be fine without you
Yes i will

Thought i couldnt live without you
Its gonna hurt when it heals to
It'll all get better in time
Eventhough i really love you
Im gonna smile cause i deserve to
It'll all get better in time

(chorus till fade)

Going Blind

I think I'm going blind.

Just took abit of time to post up something. Too wu liao, company internet server down.

Yesterday, I was lookin at the screen & i Notice that i had to focus hard to see properly what was written on the monitor.

Everday - Day & Nite facing the PC - Haiz.

Day Time - Working have to Look at LCD Screen.
Evening - Computer Lab have to Face PC.
Nite - Do coursework, research, watch drama all use Laptop.

Just a matter of time - You will see me wearing a glasses. Haiz... Gonna make me more geeky + Nook + Nerdy. OH NO...

Under Dogs

Work is getting more & more stressful.

Actually, I'm not even sure if become a permanent staff in my company was really such good news. I felt gud to be recognize for the effort put forth so far & of course i was happy too.

I am still considerably happy rite now. However, the drastic increase in sales target set by the management for me has gotten me quite worried. 450 % rise in target le... I'm not superman... I'm just an UNDER-DOG.

I have been doing alot of thinking & consideration these few days. Part of me is so eager to voice out towards my management. Another part of me keeps whispering to me, telling me to shut up & work harder.

I am torn between 2 choices. Anyway, after much pondering - I decided what I would do. I have been an UNDER-DOG & will continue to be.

If you think I am weak... thinking that i would quit & give up so easily. I will definately prove you wrong !! I will try... i shall fight... You might expect me to whine & complaint - but things do change you know.

My attitude might have been wrong last time. But things have been changing & i will too. People who do not accept changes that comes along in time will only be left out.

“If you are going through hell, keep going.” - Wiston Churchill.

Stupid

BM one of those stupid language.

A language hindering any progress & development !!! Why has the course work be done in a bloody Malay language.

Finish all the point, researching & everything... of course all in English & our leturer says you need to submit it in coursework, OK?

It wasn't so bad at first - Thinking that i could get some transalation help thru the web. But after going thru so many website & software... All kind of language but no Malay... NO BM... Just as i expected...

Talking bout BM - Reminds me of those brainless goverment official that don understand the simplest of English. Too much things to bang in 1 posting.... Wait till i have time, i will definately do another posting...

Doing my coursework - translation - MANUALLY... arghhh. !!!

Starting of a Journey

Today... i am happy....

Normal day like usual, & working day as usual...Routine,expect that my contract ends today. Yes - TODAY.

4 July - 1500 hour - I had an interview appointment with REGIONAL , GROUP SENIOR HR MANAGER - Debbie.

Sounds like very geng, rite? Anyway, I've meet her many times - same building. But I was so damn nervous... so she started asking me questions which i just answered her one by one. My nervous feeling also gone. I guess it went smoothly - I was lectured by Debbie about the importance of a cert - blah blah blah... ^ ^

1700 hour - I did something which went against my JD / work protocol. Got busted my Daryl - my direct boss. Haiz - i broke my promise i made. Everything coiuld have been screw up... but that didnt matter to me... I for all person am willin to take responsibility for what i ve done. Since, I broke the rules... very well aware that it could be my last & very last day.

But that was not the biggest deal. I guess i let ppl who trust in me down again !! Could see he was reallydisappointed with me... didnt say much.. guess he also didnt know what to say.... But i could feel it.

1830 - Was asked to go into the meeting room with Priya - boss punya boss + boss. Well, blah blah blah... They offered me permanent contract - I was happy - really glad... but could have felt even better if i had not break protocol.

But - I feel HAPPPPYYYYY today !! ^ ^

Busy-ing

Sorry people...

Its been a very busy strech of time rite now...

Busy with work... busy with study & other stuff...

Tiring... New posting will be added by 11 July 08...

- Calvin J -