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Civic 1.7ES, Persona

Bigblock — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:22:38 +0800

Good day LYNers

1. I would like to know more on this car as my cousin intends to get one. The common issue i heard is the gearbox issue as i went through team ES website. As his budged it around 65K which model is advisable? As there is a pre-face lift and a face lift model ranging from year 2003 - 2005 is preferred. Is it worth it to spend on a car that has run a mileage above 85,000 KM's.

2. Proton Persona is another choice but he is 40+ and he does not prefer a persona as i suggested with 65k to go for a brand new car.

Civic is a civic it offers better quality and this car he's buying he's is going to be kept for a max of 3 years + which is the better option? I rolled out the dugong as i think its a waste and waja replacement is on its way. I have checked mudah, motor trader and zth.

Would prefer mature replies guys. Thank you so much

MUET 2009 (Oct takers please view)

Bigblock — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:10:36 +0800

Hi guys! for those who are taking MUET this year privately, especially those sitting this month end, i'l need some input's for as i can't find the exact MUET reference (text book) for a last minute run through. Checked in MPH but many are out of stock.
My english satisfactory but i indeed need to brush up further as it involves speech and so forth.
Please step forward and contribute your related inputs on books and references or even MUET related topics.
Thanks in advance guys

UPDATE!! Some guidance taken from this thread contributed by good hearted lyners, this will be a good guide for the guys sitting for MUET in OCT

Anyway, more pointers for Speaking component.

1. Task 1 is to be presented to the examiner - so greet the examiner, maintain eye contact with him. dont just read from ur notes
2. Task 2
- One person starts the discussion by greeting the examiner n fellow candidates
- proceed to state own opinion (not neccesary to stick to ur choice in Task 1) - give one point only (not ALL, otherwise u will have nothing to contribute later)
- then either ask for opinion or let someone continue

U r discouraged from waiting to be prompted by others for ur opinion. This is a speaking test - a test of ur ability to speak. No contents = no marks

Of coz, even if u have flawless english but weak contents, u will be penalised.

3. Effective body language is very important here. Maintain eye contact with all candidates. Nod or smile in approval. Dont rock ur chair. Dont play with ur pencil or ur hair. Dont just stare at ur notes or write all the time.

4. Use a variety of language structures. If Candidate A has used 'in my opinion, u can use ' i think', 'i feel' etc. To disagree, u can say 'i'm sorry i beg to differ', i'm sorry i have to disagree with Candidate ?. If u see that a particular candidate is dominating the discussion, u can say 'i;m sorry, may i interrupt for a moment?' or 'may i say something here?'.

Dont ARGUE, dont use rude words like 'WHy CANNOT?' or 'NOOOO, i dont think so.'

5. At the end of the 10 mins, u r to come to a consensus. Only ONE choice. Worst comes to worst, combine 2 very relevent ones. If u have ur own fixed group members, this is easier to achieve coz u must have had a lot of practices in order to come to a natural conclusion. Do not at the last minute, just simply say 'ok, i agree.' Very fake...

6. FInally, another person ends the discussion. Eg: Based on our discussion, we have come to a conclusion that...or Thank you for a fruitful discussion. I can safely conclude that...DO this only if everyone in the group has agreed with only one answer.

By huey80

How can I improve my essays??

Writing is marked upon Task Fulfilment (30marks) & Language (30marks).

So in order to have points to write, u need to be well read. At least, u shud read the newspapers daily. Extra credit will be given to international examples.

Then, employ a correct essay outline which basically looks like this :

Introduction - General statements / The hook - to grab readers' attention (various ways to write an attention-getter)
Thesis statement (your reply to the Q - main idea of the whole essay)

A typical ugly SPM way of writing intros will be like 'I agree with the statement ....bla bla bla' as the 1st sentence already.

Body Paragraph - Topic sentence (main idea for that particular paragraph)
Supporting details (explanation, elaboration, examples, studies/researches)

For 350 words, 4 body paragraphs shud suffice.

COnclusion - common method is restating ur thesis
suggestions/recommendations/predictions (can pose questions too)

If u follow this format correctly plus reasonably relevent/accurate points, u shud not be below Band 3. If u have reasonably good command of the language, u can go up to Band 4 or 5.

By huey80

<WTS> Nouvo LC (black)

Bigblock — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:54:14 +0800

Item(s): Yamaha Nouvo LC 135cc

Package includes:Bike, roadtax, geran, xena disc brake lock(worth RM200), comes with alarm but the auto start is not functioning properly

Price: RM6k nego

Warranty:Bike should be under warranty still less than a year 7 months i suppose and very low milaege at 3900KM

Dealing method: COD

Location of seller: Bandar Utama

Contact method/details: PM for those interested.

Age of item: Approx 7-->8 months (Have to confirm)

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Item(s) conditions:Sweet ride, under used as I am using it in college and back to PJ never been outstation, regularly maintained every 1500km with Motul scoot oil,milaege is approx 3900KM, no modifications what so ever. Changed to Duro tires as the stock ones were useless vee rubber's, spark plug changed twice.

Picture: I will upload the latest picture soon.

Reason for sale:Using my car more often this bike was mainly for college but i am using my car more than this sweet bike

Sold to a very nice guy

Creating a MS dos startup disc

Bigblock — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:09:38 +0800

Hi guys i want to re-flash my motherboard to the latest BIOS to support my E8400E0 but i cant seem to create a proper boot disc as my Dr.DOS boot dosc creator fails me at 99% on my floppy. I have tried 2 separate floppy but it all fails. Is there any other software i can use?

thanks in advance

ABIT IP35-E with E8400 E0

Bigblock — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:17:39 +0800

I have an E8400 E0 (just bought retail) on my ABIT IP35-E motherboard and the temperature reading shows 98 degrees C, my real temp shows different. Well i was shocked when i first installed, i have been running the pc for about 4 hours now no lag so on.
I think its a bug. I am sorry for my noobness but i have not been following the tech for pc's in awhile so i would require some assistance from you guys. I am using a TR ultra 120 which was fixed properly twice to get the same temps. Bios i am using is bios 15
Anyone has bios 18 i presume its the latest before abit shut down.

Thanks!
realtemp

everest 2008 and cpu-z

<WTA> Buying an acoustic guitar

Bigblock — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:13:18 +0800

Hello guys,
I am new to guitars and i would like to buy one. There are a few things i am confused about :

Acoustic & classical

As both sound very nice to me.. I might get one today so i waould love to hav a quick guide to buying one.
For starters my initial budget is RM400 which offers me startup guitars...I checked for santa cruz but cant find in 1 utama

Would love your comments and tips indeed
Thanks to all

Sonic gear Blue thunder 3 subwoofer dead

Bigblock — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:38:15 +0800

My Sonic gear Blue thunder 3 subwoofer is having prob...since the item's warranty is over i decided to open the subwoofer cage to remove the subwoofer.
I think the woofer is having contact prob.If i apply some pressure on the subwoofer then it works....but still the sound is way crappy then a new one.
I hav never repaired speakers but the specs for the woofer speaker is 4ohm and 30 watts i guess...
Can i just take it out and replace with the same spec woofer?
and i dunno much bout speakers also, what brand should i replace?

Thanks in advance

WD 2000 died help on how to RMA

Bigblock — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 01:54:33 +0800

sifu's this is my first ever time going to RMA my hdd.Well it died on me a few days ago after i just connected it to my friends pc.Just like that the whole thing burn. I noticed a small spark frm the bottom circuit just after powering ON my friends pc (i placed the HDD in upright position so i could see the circuitry part).Straight away i though the HDD burn.

AGE: 1 year and a half...
STATUS: In limited warranty till 3/8/2009

Guess there is still manufacturer warranty frm WD, and i got my hdd frm Cycom...so will they still accept the hdd for warranty since i bought under them?
I checked the circuit, no burn marks nothing.The hdd looks perfect but there is no power to it anymore thus no revolution to the disc.

What should i say when i RMA? going this weekend to lowyat.
Nother thing i'm hoping when i RMA they might gimme a WD250 GB with top up.Since i have another 250 in my pc so i can RAID it...
Is it possible coz ther are no more WD200GB nowadays
How long will it take to RMA the hdd if i take it back to the shop??

Pls guide me

XFX 7600 GT

Bigblock — Thu, 03 May 2007 21:14:31 +0800

just wanna check the availability and price of this product in your shop coz i wanna run a SLI.PM me pls
TQ

Programming 8051 microP for a digital coded lock

Bigblock — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 19:22:09 +0800

Dear sifu's out ther.

I need help as we are trying to find on a way to program an 8051 microprocessor to execute and work with a digital coded door lock.I want to use a 10 charactered digital coded lock which is connected to an EM lock which uses magnetic power to lock the door.

Can you help me out
Or is there another way to do the project?
pls help

NOTE We cannot buy the digital coded lock frm retail, we have to proove the program to the judges.If we buy retail and connect straight, chances to get disqualified are very high