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Pasar Malams and Wet Markets in Subang

nerd — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:29:33 +0800

hey guys, I need some help in pinpointing the wet markets and pasar malams around Subang.

I know that the SS15 wet market is open every morning til noon and the Taipan wet market is around Sundays.

as for pasar malams, the most notable one is SJ Uptown in SS15.

if there's anything you guys can add on, that'll be great.

thanks

[WTS] PS3 Fallout 3 [R3]

nerd — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:45:59 +0800

Game: Fallout 3 [Region 3]
Price: RM100
Method of transaction: COD in Subang/Sunway only.
Condition: Like new, haven't played it in months, not my type of game.

removing script error upon Windows startup

nerd — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:59:23 +0800

hey guys, I've been having this annoying script error which pops up everytime I start up Windows.

I did a Spybot, antivirus (Avira) scan and registry clean but the problem still persists. I googled the URL but found nothing much of use.. and I don't think I want to run the URL in the browser.

using Firefox as my default browser, but have disabled script popups in IE8.

any help would be appreciated.

here's a screenshot of the error:

thanks!

Java help!

nerd — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:03:22 +0800

hey guys, first year university student here.

I'm supposed to create programs that can calculate multiples of 5 using for, while and do..while statements. I got the for statement working, but no such luck on the other two

I've did so many ammendments but yet failed to get it working. can anyone just check the code and tell me where I went wrong?

here's the one for do..while:

CODE

public class Multi5dw
{
public static void main (String args [])
{

int i = 1;
int number = 1;

do
{
number % 5 == 0;
System.out.printf ( "The multiples of 5 are:%d ", i);
number = number + 1;
i = i + 1;
}
while ( i <= 20 );
}
}

here's the one for while:

CODE

public class Multi5w
{
public static void main (String args [])
{
int i = 1;

while (i <= 20)
{
i = 1;
i = i++;

if (i % 5 == 0)

{
System.out.println (i +"\t" +"is a multiple of 5");
}

}

}

}

thanks guys. much appreciated

XP refuses to boot after adding RAM.. after a week

nerd — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:09:27 +0800

hey guys, I recently installed a 2GB Corsair Value Select module on my notebook which came with 1GB RAM. so it means that I'm running 1GB + 2GB of RAM. my OS is Windows XP, genuine of course.

initially after some teething problems there were no more problems after a week..

and then suddenly when I was surfing and listening to music as usual, my whole computer crashed, showed a blue screen and rebooted. it managed to get to the desktop where it got stuck and I had to manually reboot it.

after that it refused to reboot at all. it kept on resetting and resetting after the XP splash screen. sometimes Scandisk came up and tried to fix the errors, and it would get stuck after a certain percent and refused to budge until I rebooted it again.. rinse and repeat.

now I can't even get to the XP splash screen 'coz so many files are corrupted based on what Scandisk did.

basically that's that and I didn't miss any details.

is the the OS or the RAM module? I'm gonna try and take out one of the RAM modules but I doubt it will make much difference because my OS is already screwed. I also read reports saying that XP becomes unstable once you put in more than 3GB of RAM. actually I upgraded to 3GB of RAM because I wanted to run Vista, but I couldn't find one going at a good price so I didn't buy the DVD.

my dad's notebook is running a 2GB + 1GB combo as well on Vista and it's working fine, so I'm guessing XP is shocked with my sudden drastic increase in RAM.

any suggestions on what I should do?

Thanks.

calling all Computer Science students!

nerd — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:09:06 +0800

hi guys, I'll be starting my BSc (Hons) IT (major Computer Science) most probably in Sunway soon, under Lancaster Uni.

anyone else currently studying there? any feedback?

and also for all current/ex Com Science students out there, anything that I should brace myself for prior to entering the course?

yes I know the course outline, syllabus and all.. I just want to hear something from those who have experience in it

all input will be greatly appreciated.

thanks!

Toyota Recall

nerd — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:43:59 +0800

http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/11/toy...call-in-the-us/

so any of those Savvy recall bashers wanna bash Toyota for recalling now??

and POWER WINDOW problem summore!

Proton bashers, this is for you!

getting Subscription Notification e-mails

nerd — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:19:40 +0800

Hi Admins, Mods and Staffs, since last week I've been getting Forum Subscription Notifications for the Music Garage Sales subforum. I didn't change any settings nor did I subscribe to any subforum. At first I thought it was a system glitch so I let it be, but after a week I guess I should inform you guys as the e-mails are getting annoying

Would appreciate if you guys would look into the matter for me. Please PM me for whatever info is needed regarding my account.

Thank you in advance!

cat repellent

nerd — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:36:00 +0800

Hi guys, I don't know whether this is the correct section or not but here goes:

I'm having trouble with cats peeing on my car's windscreen at home. I want to buy a commercial cat repellent to put around the perimeter of my car so that it won't come near. Any idea of where to get some?

thanks

[WTComplain] Conquest Computer Centre

nerd — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:28:32 +0800

Hi all, I want to share my bad experience with Conquest Computer Centre, Sunway Pyramid.

22/12/07 - I bought a Winfast A7300GT AGP from them to replace my damaged Radeon 9600XT.

17/01/08 - Not even a month later, the card died on me. I knew the culprit was the card because when I swapped it with my trusty 7-year old Geforce 2 MX200, my computer was running again. My mobo doesn't have an integrated graphics card. So, I sent the card back to them.

[I'll just overlook the fact that they made me wait nearly an hour while they tested the card, claimed nothing was wrong and refused to accept it, to the extent that the salesguy was nearly arguing with me]

Between then and now, I visited their shop a few times and they gave me the same excuse, that they sent to the factory but haven't got it back, so they can't do anything about it.

15/03/08 - I got fed up of waiting and went to the shop with my dad. It was a Saturday night and they were almost closing. They gave the same excuse again but my dad didn't accept it. They then said they will give me a call on Monday (today). My dad also told them that if they didn't call, we (my dad and I) would report the shop to this forum.

17/03/08 - Today. I waited until 8.15pm and no call. My dad called them and again same excuse. After my dad gave them a piece of his mind, the guy just ignored my dad and didn't say anything. After awhile he put down and when he tried to call back, the line was engaged. Tried again a few minutes later and another guy picked up. My dad demanded to talk to the previous guy.

Long story short, he said he will call again tomorrow.

I'm still bringing this up because he didn't call me today when he promised he would.

I'm just reporting this so that other people won't experience the same crap I did from this shop.

The reason why I am so agitated is because I can't do anything with the Geforce MX200 except surf the internet and listen to mp3s. I had to disable all visual enhancements and run Windows classic. Even then, the card will crash occasionally and any time I stress it. My computer is suffering from a massive performance hit and everything runs extremely slowly now.

New Honda Inspire

nerd — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:03:42 +0800

http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/26/hon...arket-unveiled/

personally, I'm not too keen on the look, especially the rear. the front looks like a Hyundai.

what I'm REALLY interested in though, is the Variable Cylinder Management. another boost to fuel economy.

Trauma Center

nerd — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:48:39 +0800

didn't see a thread on this great game, which is surprising.

it surely is a refreshing change from the usual killing people. anybody tried it?

Naza Forza

nerd — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:30:14 +0800

http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/17/naz...ort-test-drive/

Basically a facelifted Sutera.

First thing you guys are going to say... SAME DAMN TOY CAR

oh and I think Nasimuddin is addicted to Xbox 360's Forza Motorsport.. hence the name.

Bashers?

Proton-VW talks are OFF!

nerd — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:53:05 +0800

I'm sure you guys have read it from Paultan.

What do you guys think about it?

I think the G's decision to back off from the talks is a bad one. Just because sales have picked up, they don't want to partner anyone??

It's for the technology and finances, not sales for God's sake! Imagine how much ground Proton would gain if VW can transfer some technology over to their cars!

I think they're being overconfident, especially when VW have been really interested in partnering Proton for the Tanjung Malim plant.

Gen-2 Hatchback Facelift!

nerd — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 22:48:03 +0800

Refer to http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/30/pro...celift-spotted/ for details.

Credits to Paul Tan.

Damn, the prospect is mouthwatering

Don't really like the big grille though.

burning dvd video

nerd — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 11:34:58 +0800

hello, I did a tag search and the existing threads are either out of date or are not relevant.

how do I burn DVD videos? the video is Divx encoded.

I tried using Nero Vision Express 2, but it hangs at the transcoding bit.

What other software is available?

Thanks.

need help tabbing!

nerd — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 22:35:42 +0800

posted this in the phreaks thread but i think it will drown in all the ~~spam~~ contributions so might as well i open a new thread.

QUOTE(nerd @ Jun 23 2006, 09:58 PM)

eh guys, i need help tabbing this x_x

without any knowledge of scales whatsoever lol x_x

only found the first 3 notes haha!

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?acti...644A2E77E4367F8
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QUOTE(plankton @ Jun 23 2006, 10:19 PM)

erm, the open tapping part is on the 2nd n 4th fret on the high e string.. will listen to the rest later .. hope this helps a bit
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my findings so far..

i found the first few seconds plus the tapping part thanks to plankton.

can i ask help from everyone around here pls?

QUOTE(nerd @ Jun 23 2006, 10:32 PM)

i think i'll open a new thread, easier.. thanks plankton! based on my findings with the help of my cousin, it's based on the same notes, just that an octave higher.
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Further Maths vs Computing

nerd — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 19:36:42 +0800

as per topic title.

Anyone taking Further Maths or Computing for their A Levels? Can I have a small lowdown on both? Any bit of information will be welcome.

Thanks.

japanese english class

nerd — Tue, 23 May 2006 02:05:53 +0800

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plSfKHZZwZ4

Vox AD series Official Thread

nerd — Wed, 10 May 2006 23:21:43 +0800

Ok I think we have enough Vox AD series owners here to open our own thread.

List of owners:
- nerd - AD30VT
- led_zep_freak - AD50VT
- nick_drake - AD30VT
- sean392 - AD30VT
- jo5h - AD30VT
- PSY84 - AD15VT
- chanti-sama - AD30VT
- dilin - AD30VT
- Reload - AD50VT
- Banzai - AD30VT
-Gen-X 's son -ad50vt
-darrencw -ad30vt
-yuejon -ad50vt
-Ryo -ad15vt
-judas -ad30vt
-winkybear -ad50vt
-eye -ad30vt
-antonio -ad100vt
-YS- -ad50vt

anyone who has a Vox AD series report in with your amp model, and I'll update 'em here.

Post reserved for owner's list.