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Insomnia

ky_khor — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:38:22 +0800

Was having difficulty to sleep at night. Most probably because of stress. Sometimes I grind my teeth during sleep so much it causes jaw pain in the morning. Sometimes I wake up in the midnight for no apparent reason (1am sleep, 3am awake until 6am, then finally fall asleep again).

Currently I'm considering aroma therapy, but not the lampe berger style. Do anyone here know where to buy Lavender oilment that ppl put a few drops at handkerchief?

Maxis or Celcom Package?

ky_khor — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:31:51 +0800

Hi,

I've done some research, however I would like to need some info and comments from you, before I actually go to Maxis or Celcom store (life wasting process).

I'm currently a Maxis prepaid user, looking for a new postpaid + 3G Unlimited plan. I'm a light caller but heavy web surfer, the new subscription will be used on my Glofiish.

1. Maxis
Postpaid: RM 30
3G Unlimited: RM 120
Pro: Better customer service (I assume), I stay with my current phone number.
Cons: Expensive? Fair use policy (3GB)?

2. Celcom
Postpaid: RM 50
3G Unlimited: RM 99
Pro: Better 3G coverage
Cons: Bad customer service, unstable broadband?

Question:

1. Which is cheaper?
Pls help clarify: If not mistaken, Maxis RM30 is access fee, while Celcom's RM 50 = RM50 airtime. So in a scenario which I spent RM 30 in 1 month, Maxis bill = RM 60, while Celcom bill = RM50?

2. Which is better?
In your own experience...

Receive complaint from TM network abuse team

ky_khor — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:38:06 +0800

Hi guys,

I have 1 scenario here seeking wisdom from fellow experts. Forgive me if the questions sound silly.

A customer received complaint from ISP abuse team about their private dynamic IPs were doing worm/virus propagation to other network:

1. How can he tracks or identified the actual hosts that were doing the attack? (any known software, device logs can be used?)
2. How can he avoids going through the same hussle in the future in case similar complaint happens?

noted: manual virus scan on every computer of the company is not, or can only be the last option.

MSSQL sp_send_dbmail

ky_khor — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:07:58 +0800

Hi I wonder how can I insert:

CODE

select * from ai where
(
type like '%/etc/%' or
type like '%admin.php%'
)
and status = '0'
order by lastdate desc

into the xp_sendmail template given by Microsoft?

CODE

EXEC master.dbo.xp_sendmail
@recipients = N'danw@Adventure-Works.com',
@query = N'SELECT * FROM INFORMATION_SCHEMA.TABLES',
@subject = N'SQL Server Report',
@message = N'The contents of INFORMATION_SCHEMA.TABLES:',
@attach_results = 'TRUE',
@width = 250;

I've tried paste my query to @query but it'll give error because of the ' ' syntax all gone out of order.

I've trying make the query result sent every time I run it in the MS SQL server. There will be more than 1 line of result. Do I need to use the temp global table for looping purpose, or the script above will do?

Human Parasites

ky_khor — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:52:33 +0800

It's quite common for 1 to be infested by parasites by walking on the soil bare footed, drinking dirty water, eat food that are not fully cooked, swimming in the river/lake, contact with animals, contact with infested clothes/bedsheet/sofa and even possible by just breathing in the air contains them. The signs are there but it could be on and off which caught you off guard eg:
headache, diarheaa, depression, weight loss, skin irratation, eye pain, coughing, food allergy, memory loss etc.

I wonder what is the remedies you can find nearby? and what is the natural low cost food/herbs that can help prevents them?

Acer Aspire 4315 need help on webcam and LAN

ky_khor — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:37:06 +0800

Acer Aspire 4315: WinXP Pro SP2. All other drivers installed without problem.

1. Webcam:
After installed Crystal Eye driver, when i try to run the Crystal Eye software, it says "Webcam not found" while it's a built in webcam on the notebook itself. I've tried uninstall and reinstall again.

2. LAN
WinXP can't auto recognize the LAN. The driver CD has not executable file (exe/bat). I use windows hardware wizard but it cannot recognize the driver for the LAN......

It's only the 2nd day of this notebook and i believe it should not be a hardware failure judging from my troubleshooting. Pls kindly advise me on this. Thanks.

Disposal of old/spoiled pc + any 1.7-2k laptop?

ky_khor — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:00:40 +0800

1. How and where to dispose old / spoiled pc? I have faulty crt monitor and 1 1 Pentium III PC for disposal -- i think the motherboard is faulty but other parts are working. I thought of recycling centre but guess the price they offer are too low.

2. Is there any branded laptop in the range of RM1700-2000? I heard that Dell/HP/Compaq/Toshiba Satelite during promotion got such a price. I would like to get a laptop urgently this week as a gift to my friend.

3. Now i have an extra Dell Axim v51 charger/dock too. bcoz i lost the PDA last week.

What makes a good lover?

ky_khor — Wed, 16 May 2007 15:09:54 +0800

I kinda read the articles, views, and tips from the website. Some of them pretty hilarious or absurd. Just want to know more opinions from our local ppl/culture.

For girls: www.ivillage.com
For guys: www.askmen.com

So what's your opinion about becoming a good lover for your other half? What you expect from him/her? What you want from him/her? What you can do/give that makes you her/his good lover?

Pls state your opinions and facts for the boyfren or girlfren separately.

oh yeah pls exclude the stupidity such as "born like brad pitt", "become Bill Gates's son", "non-stop sex for 4 hours" etc.

Cannot boot after mounting/formatting

ky_khor — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:00:48 +0800

Story of a n00b:

I'm using dual boot system.

Hdd1 P1- NTFS WinXP
Hdd1 P2- Etc3 Mandrake 10
Hdd1 P3- NTFS
Hdd2 P1- FAT32

I've been using the system for a few days, No problem using both OS, and the Linux able to see the 2 NTFS partition (mounted). The problem is, after i do the mounting for FAT32 partition, i formatted 1 partition in WinXP. Ever since then i've got this error message everytime i try to boot into Linux:

CODE

Error:

/dev/hdf6

The superblock could not be read or does not describe a correct ext2 file system. If the device is valid and it really contains an ext2 file system (and not swap or ufs or

something else), then the superblock is corrupt, and you might try running e2fsck with an alternate superblock:

c2fsck -b 8193 <device>

fsck.ext2: Bad magic number in super-block while trying to open /dev/hdf6

Failed to check file system. Do you want to repair the error? (Y/N) (beware, you can lose data)

Y or N it ll also come up with this message below:

CODE

Bad magic number in superblock while trying /dev/hdf6
an error occurred during the file system check.

Dropping you to a shell

Give root password for maintenance, Ctrl-D for restart

*sigh, cannot boot into Linux duh. what shall i do in the maintenance mode? I know the root password just that i don't know the command to fix the problem.

Support Analyst or Security Analyst?

ky_khor — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 12:50:09 +0800

i got 2 offers, and i only got 1 week to decide........

1. Operation Support Analyst
Description:
lvl2 SA. study wireless solution and product, monitor network performance, troubleshoot and provide support to telco operator. will be rotated to help doing some lvl3 task, may climb up to Team Lead position. 8 hours shift.

pro: more annual leave. the team/project is new. *erhem wimax license holder?*
cons: afraid i may ended up doing helpdesk like job. they're mass hiring like about 30 ppl, not sure if it's a good thing or not. qualification to get into this job is lower.

2. Network Security Analyst
description:
master some IPS product, monitor the network activities, troubleshoot and provide support to subscribed corporate when there's problem. May climb up to Senior SA, Team Lead position. can become consultant etc in the future. 12 hours shift.

pro: they only hire experienced personnel, but i m hired bcoz of my enthusiam and outstanding non-technical skills/experience. i like the HR guy, i appreciate them for taking me too.
cons: may stucked in the same position forever?

Both considered MNC, both in TPM, both shift work before climbing up to managerial position, both got shift allowance, OT, only 100 in differ starting pay (probabtion period). Both no onsite hands on task. Both use English speaking, and may required to speak in mandarin since they have China clients too.

so which position has better prospect? which will help me to get a more "hand's on" networking job easier in the future? i'm hesitated. help!

remark: i've rejected another company as mandarin speaking Network/Desktop Support Specialist. feel sorry to them but i prefer above 2 than doing 1st level corporate infra email/phone/rc support.

HR Graduates - What's next?

ky_khor — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 17:56:30 +0800

Dear HR seniors, I have a fren who's going to graduate from TARC Penang with Diploma in HR:

1. She plans to work first and then study the degree later. Is it wise? or it's better to complete the degree rather than working first?

3. Which kind of environment is better working as a HR exec: factory? school? commercial office? I need the Pro and Cons pls. Any good recommendation in Penang area?

4. She mentioned due to the nature of work, HR staff hardly make frens with ppl outside HR department. Is it true?

5. What kind of work she can venture into if she doesn't want to become HR staff, while still able to use what she had learned in school?

6. What are the other things she must know as a HR graduate?

Pls feel free to share any other things related to HR, thanks.

edit: for ur information, HR = human resources LOL

Your path of career advancement

ky_khor — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:59:41 +0800

I would like to know the path, and how ppl climb up the ladder. Hope you guys kind enough to share with me(us).

If you have no idea wat is this, the example format can be like this:

QUOTE

1st job:
Job Position: Junior Technician/
Company: MNC/GLC/Telco/Oil Gas, or name it if u dun mind
Duration: 2 years
Salary: 1.8k-2.4k
job related Qualification/Skills: Fresh IT degree, acquire MCSE during this period

2nd job
Job Position: ITOS Team lead
Company: MNC/GLC, (internal promotion?)
Duration: 1 year
Salary: 3k++
job related Qualification/Skills: acquired ITIL cert during this period, server admin

3rd job
Job Position: Project Leader
Company: ?
Duration: 1 year
Salary: 3.6k
job related qualification/skills: MCSA

If you have a better format, pls kindly use it.

Working in foreign country

ky_khor — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:22:01 +0800

My first question is:
1. Is working in Singapore requires working Visa? Even if we live in Singapore, can we do like JB-er do - go thru custom every 14 days?

2. Can we bring our car there?

What is the other mandatory expenses other than income tax there?

You can borrow the thread to ask about other countries too.

Investment (Local and International)

ky_khor — Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:27:26 +0800

Is anyone here do investment? care to share some experience or guideline?

what investment can be done by freshguates?

Investment suitable for ppl to do practical, training:
share, stock market.

Investment only for ppl who has capital:
house/land, etc

what else? is there bank loan for doing business? so far i only heard of education loan, house loan, car loan.

and how about unit trust? EPF?