Panasonic Mania - Lumix FS6

Before going to the maniac post, a little life update#

1. Yesterday, I went to Maybank to buy ASM along with my parents from 9.30am until 2.00pm! Today, no wonder the headline and the cover page story for Perak Sin Chew is "People Lining Up to buy ASM in the Early Morning"
2. After successfully purchased ASM, I went back to home and straight away fell ill!!! Yes, I was having fever yesterday and my stomach was in a bad shape.
   
3. Today, finally update my blog. Even though the fever was down, my stomach is still uncomfortable.

Anyway, life goes on~~~><

If you have read my previous (starwalk, cambodia trip 1, 2, 3, 4), the pictures were taken by my new camera!!! Hehehe, finally, I got myself a new camera!(^^). The camera was panasonic-branded series - Lumix FS6. Plus, I even got 2 cameras, blue one for me and pink one for my mom as Mother's Day Gifts.

Firstly, please don't say that I am rich because I had compared prices among cameras like crazy!!! Actually, I really want to get Nikon-branded camera. However, my cousin sis who was working in the camera shop told me that Nikon compact camera has some technical problems. Therefore, she gave me a guideline in buying cameras or other visual equipments......

• For compact cameras, the best brand to buy is Canon - because when you develop the picture and print them out, Canon would give you the finest print. But, compared to other cameras, its price would be higher
  
• However, if you prefer to view the pictures through computers and televisions, then, Panasonic-branded camera would be a good choice because its view would be better in computer compared to print-outs. Plus, its price is lower than Canon-branded cameras with the same scope.
• Apart from that, she also told that if I want to buy a DSLR, the best brand to buy is Nikon(^^).
  
• Sony cameras have the finest LCD screens; but totally not user-friendly! Last time, during my Cambodia trip, my friend brought along his touch-screen Sony-branded camera. Every time, when he took my photos, I had to wait like 20+++ seconds for him to adjust the mode, brightness....For Sony branded gadgets, get its Handycam!

After listening to her advice, my mind changed like 2 times....Nikon>>>Canon>>>Panasonic. The main reason why I decided to choose Lumix because it is easy to use, cheap, and the colour is quite nice! Apart from that, as a worshiper of cheap-ness, beautiful-ness, and greatness (便， 靓，正）, I decided to get an affordable Lumix FS6 with the scopes as below^^

• 8 megapixel (According to my cousin sis, actually 8 megapixel is enough because higher megapixel would mean longer loading time)
• 4x optical zoom (To be truthful, FS6 is quite weak in its zoom!)
• Intelligence Auto (One of my favourite feature because for it is easy to use and automatically detect the surrounding and choose the suitable mode like portrait, close-up...)

Then, here are the gifts for purchasing the Lumix FS6!!!! The lanyard is really handy because when you travel, you can hang your camera around your neck. You don't have to take out and keep the camera frequently.Of course, not only that, I upgraded my 2GB memory card to 4GB. It is important to note that Panasonic camera can use any brands memory cards; however, when you upgrade to 4GB or higher, you have to use back Panasonic branded memory card><

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A Walk To See The Stars

Since I can't sleep right now, I think I better don't waste time and start to update my blog^^. A month ago after returning from Cambodia, pain was actually all over my body. But, I still wanted to join Ipoh Starwalk 2009! Yes, it had 2 years since I stopped joining the contest. Back then, my friends and I were obsessed with certs, certs, certs.....

Anyway, early morning.....

When I reached there, it was crowded! or should I say "flooded" with humans!!!! It was still dark that time! Therefore, I got a snap of the alien-like lamp post^^ I like~~~

Then, after hours of waiting, ....

When the walk was started, the situation was rather chaotic! People, people, and people everywhere@@. From there, you can see lovely father and son, stylish walkers, and the cool-green odder. Haha, it was rather interesting to see these scenes.

Then, within 100 mins, I reached the finish line....

My achievement was quite disappointing! I used to walk quite fast! Now, I have become a pre-mature old man who lost to a real old man........Anyway, of course, I joined the mini carnival after walking with the stars. Like any normal events, performances, food, drinks...and my favourite - Lucky Draw(^^) Well, the mc uncle really annoyed me! It took around 3 hours to finish the lucky draw and I did not win anything ><.....Yalor, that uncle talked too much....

Anyway, this is the 1st time I felt not so excited about events. Maybe, I am already bored of walking so long and not winning anything. Oh well, I think I might retire from Starwalk .......

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The Never-ending Combat of Malay Language Versus English Language

It is back to the same old story again. Which language is better for teaching mathematics and science? Currently,it seemed that the government has decided to revert back to the previous language. This means that the current textbooks would be a huge pollution to the environment. and current students would be a huge misery again. The change to English language teaching of mathematics and science has been implemented for 6 years! Now, I also don't know why they suddenly wanted to change back to Malay Language. (Did parents protest? public pressure?)

During my days, everything was taught in Malay. Therefore, it was a lot easier for me to study. Now, I heard that primary students would have to study mathematics and science in both languages even though it was changed to English Language teaching. In this case, they would have to sit 4 papers for science and mathematics. This situation is mainly due to the improper planning by certain parties. Well, when you change everything to English, just use English. Using dual-language examination paper most probably would not help the implementation!

Now, when most students were familiarized with English as the teaching language, they want to use back Malay Language. I think that students' abilities to adapt are stronger than we thought. However, the ever-changing of languages in teaching would affect their results adversely. Students need time to learn new knowledge. Reverting back to the previous language would imply that students need more time to learn the same knowledge, but in different language. Isn't this a bit irrational?

Even though I am educated in Malay Language for Science and Mathematics, I would support the use of English Language as the teaching medium. Reasons? Firstly, anyone who goes to/ went to colleges and universities would know that English is the main teaching medium (No more Malay Language in Science and Mathematics). Therefore, instead of using Malay Language as teaching medium, English language would be a wiser choice to prepare students for their undergraduates time!

We also have to understand that learning science and mathematics in Malay Language is not a definite sign of patriotism. To love our country, we have to learn the history by heart and to appreciate Malay Language sincerely. Even though I have not been writing in Malay Language for ages, I still remember it deeply (thanks to Puan Ooi^^).

Negaraku, tanah tumpahnya darahku,
Rakyat hidup, bersatu dan maju,
Rahmat bahagia, Tuhan kurniakan,
Raja kita, selamat bertahkta.
Rahmat bahagia, Tuhan kurniakan,
Raja kita, selamat bertahkta.

P.S: Dr. Mahathir has set up a poll here! English Language or Malay Language? You Decide!

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