Doubts for supporters of Wind Energy & Ethanol…

October 31, 2006 200610 1:24 pm | In Personal | Comments Off

Good article for those who think wind energy's a solution to peak oil.

Basically, Canada's limiting only 10% of its energy needs from wind energy, stating alot of uncertainties over the stability of the energy derived from wind 'cos wind doesn't blow all the time.

and another article to smash the "myth" about Brazil's oil independence using ethanol as substitutes:

Clinton is hawking the idea that taxing offshore oil drilling companies, from 1% to 6% — a 600% hike for some — and then turning the spoils into a new government bureaucracy for ethanol development is the way to end California's dependence on imported oil.

"Imagine if we stop being dependent on foreign oil. Brazil did it. They made a simple switch to their cars. Switched to ethanol, grown from their own crops. And it's 33% cheaper than gas," Clinton said, neglecting one key detail: cars must use three times as much ethanol as gas.

"With Proposition 87, we can switch to cleaner fuels, wind and solar power," he says in a political ad, "and free ourselves from foreign oil. If Brazil can do it, so can California."

But as a matter of fact, that's not what Brazil did.

Capitalism…

October 31, 2006 200610 10:26 am | In Funny | Comments Off

A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his catch. "How long did it take you to get those?" he asked.

"Not so long," said the Mexican.

"Then why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the American.

The Mexican explained that his small catch was quite enough to meet his needs and feed his family.

"So what do you do with the rest of your time?" asked the American.

"I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, and take a siesta with my wife. In the evening, I go into the village to see my friends, have a few drinks, play the guitar and sing a few songs. I have a full life."

The American interrupted."I have an MBA from Harvard and I can help you! You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the extra fish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat."

"And after that?" asked the Mexican.

"With the extra money the bigger boat will bring, you can buy a second boat and then a third boat, and then more until you have an entire fleet of trawlers. Instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can then negotiate directly with the processing plants. Pretty soon you could open your own plant. You could leave this little village and move to Mexico City, Los Angeles, or even New York! From there you could direct your whole enterprise."

"How long would that take?" asked the Mexican.

"Twenty — perhaps twenty-five years," replied the American.

"And after that?"

"Afterwards? Well, my friend," laughed the American, "that's when it gets really interesting. When your business gets really big, you can start selling stocks and make millions!"

"Millions? Really? And after that?" said the Mexican.

"After that you'll be able to retire, live in a beautiful place near the coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch a few fish, take siestas with your wife and spend your evenings drinking and enjoying your friends."

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The moral of the story … Know where you're going in life — you may already be there.

I think it's pretty true in some sense, but hey we still need moolah!!!

What's Wrong With This Picture?…Join the Fun!!!

October 27, 2006 200610 12:16 pm | In Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Enlarge it and help me spot what's wrong please?

This is what I've found so far:

1. the view for the windows of the sea is different
2. windows only one with curtain blowing although both widows are closed
3. the door frame top is longer than the door
4. the glass on the table has wine in it , the bottle is whiskey

Any more guys?

Facelift…

October 26, 2006 200610 5:18 pm | In Funny | 1 Comment

A man decided to have a face lift for his birthday. He spends $5,000 and feels really good about the result. On his way home he stops at a newsstand and buys a paper. Before leaving he says to the sales clerk, "I hope you don't mind me asking, but how old do you think I am"

"About 35," was the reply.

"I'm actually 47," the man says happily.

A little while later he goes to McDonalds for lunch and asks the order taker the same question, to which the reply is, "I'd guess that you're 29?"

"Nope, I am actually 47." He's starting to feel really good about himself.

While standing at the bus stop he asks an old woman the same question. She replies, "I am 85 years old and my eyesight is going, but when I was young there was a sure way of telling a mans age. If I put my hand down your pants and play with you for about ten minutes, I will be able to tell your exact age."

As there was no one else around the man thought, " What the hell." and let her slip her hand down his pants.

Ten minutes later the old lady says, "OK, I'm done. You are 47."

Stunned the man says, "That was brilliant! How did you do that?"

The old lady replies, "I was standing behind you in McDonalds."

Kena "saman"-ed in Melaka!

October 25, 2006 200610 11:04 pm | In Personal | 3 Comments

Have to say that the Melaka Majlis Perbandaran's really efficient, I was parking my car outside this shop selling coconut biscuits, etc and within 5 minutes when I came out, there's a parking ticket behind the wiper…and the officer is nowhere to be seen…all this happened on Deepavali, a public holiday!!! What luck!

So, anyway, a public message from me to all non-Melakans: their Majlis Perbandaran requires that you display parking coupons even on public holidays (except Hari Raya)

On another matter, I finally got the chance to eat the famous chicken rice balls…but have to say that it's not really good – too dry and not much taste, it's more like ketupat and they used broken rice for it…sighz, cut cost also must keep the quality mah…