Peking Olympic 2008 : Engineering Marvels

National Stadium.

National Aquatic Centre or "Water Cube".

Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics Gymnasium.

Shenyang Olympic Stadium.

Tianjin Olympic Centre Stadium.

Yingdong Natatorium of National Olympic Sports Centre.

Beijing University Gymnasium.

Beijing University Gymnasium.

Beijing Science & Technology University Gymnasium.

Olympic Sports Centre Stadium.

Laoshan Velodrome

National Indoor Stadium.

China Agricultural University Gymnasium.

Beijing Workers Gymnasium.

Beijing Olympic Green tennis Court.

Beijing Shooting Range Hall.

Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium.

Skyline

I remember Perth's unique skyline in that there is not a tinny-winy bit of cloud to add character to its sky. This phenomenon is probably because of the timing of my visit when it was not rainy season then.

In fact, I wonder whether one can tell the location merely by looking at the skyline ?

The following skylines were shot at six locations: KK, Perth, Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne and Singapore. Can you tell which is which ?

A New Time Machine ?

I found the taking of this family photo rather amusing when a "gap" was left and the missing person to be added later on.

Kind of scary with this technology when you can be found present at a particular moment when in actual fact you are not....... :)

The Patriarch's 80th Birthday

The 80th birthday celebration for my father-in-law turned out to be a reunion for the 4 generations of the Lim's and their extended family. Practically all were present except those from Australia and Taiwan.

This time, beside the usual sai ke-mei nee (handsome boys-beautiful girls) who have grown more dignified and mature" over the years, we also have this new breed of sai ke-mei nee who are more dashing and fashionable. The scene of them exchanging business cards was particularly satisfying which was felt with sense of achievement!

Mad Rush for Petrol Before Price Hike

Last night just before 7.00pm, a friend sms'ed me to let me know that petrol price in Malaysia would be increased to RM2.70 per litre from RM 1.92 by midnight, a 41% increase.

I didn't think much of it until I was caught in massive traffic jam on the way back. There were long queues at every petrol station in town, in fact throughout Malaysia.

I did a calculation that if you have a 50-litre tank capacity and the tank was 50% full when you queue up for refilling, there will be a saving of RM19.50. RM29.25 if the tank is 25% full. With the time and the petrol wasted in the queuing, one wonders whether it was worth the while to deliberately get into the queue and the jam.

I wonder this is a phenomenon typical in Malaysia or in some other countries as well. Is this a kiasu culture as well ?

You Only Live Once

Spare a Moment and Pray

On 12th May 2008, a magnitude of 8.0 earthquake struck the south-central region of China. Hardest hit is the Sichuan province, China. 70,000 people died.

Journey of A Mother

 

Happy Mother's Day !

Retirement

The common word heard spoken recently is "Retirement".

First, one of our clients, a design-and-build contractor asked us to help to look for a GM since the current GM who is a retired JKR engineer has finally decided to "retire" after working 3 years after his first retirement at 55. His reason of not wanting to work anymore is that he no longer needs to work since all his children have graduated.

Then there is this shocking news of Justine Henin's announcement of retiring from tennis at the age of just 25 when she is ranked first in WTA. Like Paul said,"She is burnt out !".

The No. 1 lady golfer Annika Sorenstam also announced her retirement from golf.

But then if one has no specific plan of what to do after retirement, life would really be boring........

Travel to Heaven

Travel to Heaven

This 85 year old couple, having been married almost 60 years, had died in a car crash. They had been in good health the last ten years mainly due to her interest in health food, and exercise.
When they reached the pearly gates, St. Peter took them to their mansion which was decked out with a beautiful kitchen and master bath suite and Jacuzzi.
As they "oohed and aahed", the old man asked Peter how much all this was going to cost.
"It's free," Peter replied, "this is Heaven."
Next they went out to survey the championship golf course. They would have golfing privileges everyday and each week the course changed to a new one representing the great golf courses on earth.
The old man asked, "What are the green fees?".
Peter's reply, "This is heaven, you play for free."
Next they went to the club house and saw the lavish buffet lunch with the cuisine's of the world laid out. "How much to eat?" asked the old man.
"Don't you understand yet? "This is heaven, it is free!" Peter replied with some exasperation.
"Well, where are the low fat and low cholesterol tables?" The old man asked timidly.
Peter lectured, "That's the best part...you can eat as much as you like of whatever you like and you never get fat and you never get sick. This is Heaven."
With that the old man went into a fit of anger, throwing down his hat and stomping on it, and shrieking wildly.
Peter and his wife both tried to calm him down, asking him what was wrong.
The old man looked at his wife and said,
"This is all your fault. If it weren't for your blasted brain muffins, I could have been here ten years ago!"