More about my tank

I managed to solve the algae problem with this fella - a gold spotted pleco. He impressed me from day one, took away the green carpet on the tank wall within 2 days. The driftwood looks pretty polished now too.














By the way, here is my tank's Specification:
Volume: 10L
Current pH: 7.4 (was around 6.4 when started)
Temperature: 29C (I don't really trust the strip termo though)
Constructor: Eric (you can call him for your tank job, quote my name for discount)
Plant: Java Moss, Wendelov Fern
Fish Population:
1 yellow female Guppy waiting for mate
7 neon tetras
(theme: snow white and the 7 drawfs)
1 featherfin squeker
1 gold spotted pleco (don't know the actual name)

What's so good about it:
>1 month old tank, small but stable, no casualties since day 3 of inception. Love the driftwood - plenty of hiding space for everyone.

Looking for Siamese Algae Eater

I am looking for a Siamese Algae Eater like the one on the left. Let me know if you know where I can get one. Don't mistake it for the Flying Fox.. but I don't know how to tell them apart.
Why I need it:
1. Algae problem - 2 types
2. He's supposed to be efficient
3. Small size for my small tank (10L only)
Below is what I have (let me rephrase - looks like what I have) now..the shop labelled it as a Cory but I don't think it is..This is a picture of a Featherfin Squeaker. Mine (whatever) is about 7cm long now.. clings upsidedown under the driftwood most of the time. He cleans the bottom pretty well for the leftovers but hardly leaves home.

Koh Samui, 05/11/27 - 12/1

Yup, yet another annual vacation.
What is planned besides what's top on the list:
PADI Diver Certification
Spa
Sun-tanning
... not expecting much from what I see from the website/brochure since I am not very keen on monkey and elephants.
I miss the dates for the full moon party.. but what the heck.. I'll have a half moon one.

Love the intention.

QUOTE OF THE MATCH: 'You have to understand why they did that penalty yesterday. They have so many penalties' - Jose Mourinho on Arsenal after the bizarre penalty fiasco during the Premier League victory over Manchester City at Highbury on Saturday

Mourning Owen

I can't believe it... Owen goes to Newcastle? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
What a heart break. He deserves to be in a much better team. Newcastle? Souness? Madness!
Why are you so desperate Mike..
That's it Real Madrid, I've lost the respect for this team.. though i'll still look out for Robhino's sake.

Just another season?

Unless the Pool wins.. of course.
Lazy to write - took this off soccernet, which is largely congruent with what I think..
"Am I the worst football fan on the planet? Sometimes it feels like it. (I always feel like it) I never think we are going to do anything and then, boom, biggest prize in club football.
A shocking season, characterised by abject performances and humiliating defeats in the Premiership. The only time I felt truly happy (And I felt 'ah.. someone pls end the suffering') was when the 180th minute of each knock-out round of the Champions League was over and Liverpool had recorded another, often close, victory. Despite the final win, they have to do better in the league this time round.
Even I, however, think they'll be an improvement this season. We might not recreate that night of Turkish delight, but I don't care as long as they're strong week to week. Benitez has proved that when push comes to shove he's got the tactics to rival anyone and with everything that's gone on this summer, I whole heartedly believe Gerrard will play the season of his life. (I was hoping Zenden will do the same..)
Carragher has his rightful place in the England team to earn and Xabi Alonso is on course to cementing his place as an Anfield legend. (I don't know.. let's see) The rest of the boys, new and old, have to prove they're worthy of the title European champions. And I think they will... Jose, Arsene and Alex will all be seeing red by May. (YES!) "
By Liverpool fan Tony Birchley.

Henry said "My only demand is to lead the team to silverware. I didn't come to the game for the money. Yes, there is money in the game, but sometimes the game is more important." Wohh... If you noticed in that commercial he's the one who stayed on the beach while his 'colleagues' pull off their stunts... wonder if that's also Henry in real life. You're a lucky man Wenger.
For that I think Arsenal is still a force to be reckoned with. Henry always have a place in my Corinthians.
Oh btw, if you are a soccer fan, go to fantasy.premierleague.com and enter 68914-21501 to join our league.

Fellowship of the rind

The trend continues.. one a month
Looking at our local fellowship, from the past till now, everyone has left for different reasons, albeit there were some common factors.
It shows that there is not a single force on the dark side attributing to all this but rather a natural progression. The fellowship have to head towards a common destiny, even though the journey might be different. So why do people leave?
1. They took the wrong journey and didn't like it.
2. Their destination have changed witha new revalation.
3. They have discocvered a new distination.
4. The journey was too long, they decide to change the journey (don't matter the destination).
5. The monsters along their journey changed their destination.
6. ...
As one of the leaders in the fellowship, I commit to do the best for everyone in it and help everyone to do the same, with the hope that one of the reason you reached your destiny one day, within our without this fellowship, is because you've been here.

On the other hand, recruitment of new members had been hard.. most of them:
1. Don't care where they are going
2. Don't have the passion for the journey
3. You can tell - won't fit in, they talk Gibberish
4. You can tell - partied too much during their training years
5. Scared of monsters
Or have I erred on the selection process and we've been looking at the wrong camp.

I need help my fellow padawans, what say you..

Revealed

Just discovered that someone is actually reading this blog.. eh hem..
I better start to post "seriously". Well, salute to you who linked me despite risking your identiy from being exposed. So, I've updated the link.
I declare this blog opened! clap clap..

KL Sucess Shop

This is a place that I have to check out ..
1st Floor, Jalan Telawi 4 in Bangsar Baru.

Secrets of Power Negotiation

I'll be away again on 29-30 June, attending the seminar by Roger Dawson.
Here are the things I am expecting to learn:

BEGINNING NEGOTIATING GAMBITS.
How to get the negotiations started so that you end up with a win-win solution.
Why you should never say Yes to the first offer.
Six reasons to ask for more than you expect to get.
Why you should Flinch when the other side asks you for a concession.
How to avoid confrontation.
Play Reluctant Buyer.
Look out for the Reluctant Seller.
How to use the Vise gambit.
THE FIVE THINGS THAT MAKE YOU A GREAT NEGOTIATOR.
Why you always think you have a weaker hand than you really do.
Negotiating is played by a set of rules, just like the game of chess.
The importance of practice. Learn to concentrate on the issues, not the personalities.
The word NO is simply an opening negotiating position.
MIDDLE NEGOTIATING GAMBITS.
Why you should never let the other side know you can make a decision.
How to remove their resort to Higher Authority.
Why you should never offer to split the difference.
The value of a concession goes down quickly.
How to handle an impasse.
How to handle a deadlock.
Mediators and arbitrators.
Why it works so well.
Always ask for a concession when they ask for a small favor.
ENDING NEGOTIATING GAMBITS.
Good Guy / Bad Guy.
How you can get more at the end by Nibbling.
The number one pressure point in any negotiation.
How to force a decision.
How to position for easy acceptance.
THE THREE STAGES OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION.
How hostage negotiators handle tense situations.
How to deal with an angry person.
The importance of gathering information.
How to reach for compromise.
BASIC NEGOTIATING PRINCIPLES.
Get the other side to commit first.
Why you must read every word of the contract.
Why it's important to be the one who writes the contract.
Never change your offer except in response to a specific counter offer, preferably in writing.
Watch carefully for changes in body language.
Look out for funny money.
The power of the written word.

XPLANE Explains!

http://www.xplane.com Now this is kewl... learn how to explain boring business ideas in sexy manner. Thanks to KY for referring.

Liverpool allowed to defend crown

Whoa! Although i am very glad that they won (so at least I can look people in the eye when I talk about my team), I wasn't really concerned whether they are allowed to come back next year.
To me, the CL win is 20% fluke and 30% luck. Hey but I am happy!
Let's face it, it's not a team of calibre, yet. And Benitez haven't earned my respect... his investment skills like mine, need a lot of improvement. If not for the players he inherited, his ass would be on the line.
I think the backline is solid enough, what the Reds need is someone to partner Gerrard, with equal calibre - consistent and versatile. Blues have Lampard+Robbens, Devils have Scholes-Giggs, Gunners have Viera+Pires... The spanish duo ain't there yet.
I want to see them back in top 3 in Premiership. CL is just a circus by comparison.. not the acid test of strength, otherwise Gunners would have won last year and Chelsea..

New revelations

1. God has never stopped communicating directly with human beings. God has been communicating with and through human beings from the beginning of time. God does so today.
2. Every human being is as special as every other human being who has ever lived, lives now, or ever will live. You are all messengers. Every one of you. You are carrying a message to life about life every day. Every hour. Every moment.
3. No path to God is more direct than any other path. No religion is the "one true religion", no people are "the chosen people", and no prophet is the "greatest prophet".
4. God needs nothing. God requires nothing in order to be happy. God is happiness itself. Therefore, God requires nothing of anyone or anything in the universe.
5. God is not a singular Super Being, living somewhere in the Universe or outside of it, having the same emotional needs and subject to the same emotional turmoil as humans. That Which Is God cannot be hurt or damanged in any way, and so, has no need to seek revenge or impose punishment.
6. All things are One Thing. There is only One Thing, and all things are part of the One Thing That Is.
7. There is no such thing as Right and Wrong. There is only What Works and What Does Not Work, depending upon what is it that you seek to be, do, or have.
8. You are not your body. Who you are is limitless and without end.
9. You cannot die, and you will never be condemned to eternal damnation.

These revelations are real. They can be used, if you choose, as one basis for a New Spirituality.

(from the book New Revelations, Conversations with God)

National Achiever's Congress

In case you are wondering where I'll be 23-24 May, this is it:

The National Achievers Congress (NAC) is a 2-day event organized by Success Resources, a leading human resource development group. To date more than 100,000 people have attended this event from 6 different countries.

This brainchild of Success Resources started in 1992 and is an assembly of world-class experts to help ordinary persons achieve outstanding results in a highly competitive global market. NAC started with a need to assemble world-class experts and professionals in one location to learn, discuss and advance breakthroughs in business competencies to vast audiences at a very affordable price.

Every year, some 5,000 participants from all walks of life attend the Congress to hear, see and learn from world-renowned speakers such as The Honorable William J. Clinton, Michael Porter, Robert Kiyosaki, General Norman Schwarzkopf, Tom Hopkins, Jay Abraham, Zig Ziglar, Mark Victor Hansen, Daniel Goleman, Dr. Denis Waitley, Peter Lynch, Zig Ziglar, Michael Porter, John Naisbitt, who are all legendary success icons in their respective fields.

This year's NAC promises to be even more exciting and inspiring with World's No 1 Marketing Genius - Jay Abraham and 5 other world class business gurus; Dr Demartini – Inspiring laws for your magnificent life , Deborah T. Patel - Expressing YOU ; Taking your communication to the next stage, Ken McElroy – Building wealth through Real Estate , Ron White – Magic Memory : How to remember anything instantly and Peter Ho – Cash is King : Mastering Cash flow. These gurus will share their strategies and skill that will make money, grow your incomes and profits in your business and personal life regardless of the steep competition and the state of your market and the economy!

Over the years, feedback from the participants show that they do learn new strategies while others refined and sharpened their skills. Yet others discovered new paradigms and mindsets that helped them to weather the economic storms. All in, many are recharged and inspired by these gurus of success.

More info on www.srpl.net

Something I heard from Ron White

When you get all you want and you struggle for self,
and the world makes you king for a day,
then go to the mirror and look at yourself
and see what that man has to say.
For it isn't your mother, your father or wife
whose judgement upon you must pass,
but the man, whose verdict counts most in your life
is the one staring back from the glass.
He's the fellow to please,
never mind all the rest.
For he's with you right to the end,
and you've passed your most difficult test
if the man in the glass is your friend.
You can fool the whole world,
down the highway of years,
and take pats on the back as you pass.
But your final reward will be heartache and tears
if you've cheated the man in the glass.
"Man in the mirror ~Anonymous"

Man on Goldcoast 

This is the map of life derived after my Date With Destiny Session in Mar'05 Goldcoast, Australia.