The Zik!

edgads

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:27:00 +0000

I really want of those iPhone 3GS... I wanawanawana want want one.

either that, or the iPod touch, because the phone bit doesn't really matter much ha ha.

An Adoring Fan

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:26:00 +0000

It's been a while since I had a fan. I think it's time for me to start having at least one again.

Khind, I choose you!

Despite the fact that she always fails me at inopportune moments, I'll always choose her to accompany me in my daily shenanigans and merry makings. Could it be her a self proclaimed Malaysian status that attracts me?

Either ways, she'll keep me cool and comfy - until the day she decides to bail on me, of course. Then I'll just go get another Khind... and the cycle continues...

It always does. ;)

Of dislike and hate

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:13:00 +0000

Is "not liking" the same as "hating"? I don't hate anyone but I know there are people I don't like. Some due to their actions, some just because... well just because.

But I don't distance myself from these people, and I laugh at their jokes, and I say hello if we meet.

I guess it's not about whether you don't like, hate, or whatever. It's how you react to your feelings.

Hypocrisy? If treating another person well even though you don't like them is hypocrisy well then I'd say that civilization have little chance of surviving another century.

And before anyone can say "bottled up" I'd like to remind you that I specified that there are no "hating" involved. No emotional damage is done. It's like saying I don't like eggplants. I'm not gonna stomp on it, neither will I look the other way in disgust when in the proximity of one. I just won't eat them with gusto.

Though now I suspect the whole point of this post is just to use the phrase "eat with gusto".

Another lifetime achievement has been reached - kudos to moi.

Wisdom of The Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:15:00 +0000

Ali Ibn-i-Abi Talib (AS) once asked the Holy Prophet as to what was his Sunnah. The Prophet said:

Remembrance of God is my friend;

Reason is the root of my faith;

Love is my foundation;

Enthusiasm is my horse;

Knowledge of God is my capital;

Firmness is my treasure;

Sorrow is my companion;

Science is my weapon;

Patience is my mantle;

Contentment is my reward;

Poverty is my pride;

Devotion is my art;

Conviction is my power;

Truth is my redeemer;

Obedience is my sufficiency;

Struggle is my manner

and my pleasure is in my prayer.

I have no idea if this hadith is sahih (true) but it is beautiful nevertheless.

PS - It's from Tarmidhi so I guess it's Sahih with a capital S?

Ehh...

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:54:00 +0000

Not much shenanigans and other miscellaneous hijinks these past few weeks - other than a particular noodle incident (wink wink) and a recent bout of measles from the kid.

Yeh, just chilling out these a days.

Oh, and my new sister Fitrah, whom I suspect will be much endowed with the classic case of the Kaders in the near future. High Five!

Cinta Cholesterol

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:23:00 +0000

We all know what cholesterols are - bad, evil, heart stopping funstuffs that are in the food that we eat.

Here's a little something - the driving theory of "evil cholesterol" is known as The Lipid Hypothesis of Atherogenesis. And along with that I present a little trivia for yon readers: hypothesis means a theory that is unproven and/or has not been validated. In other words, you need to take the hippopotamus out of the thesis to make it really convincing.

Okay that last line was random digression - but funny never the less (ha ha).

So how come it's all the rage in dietary talks and stuff? I call it "The power of intellectual democracy(tm)": Enough people believing in something makes it true.

Take this for example; half a century ago, coronary heart disease were very very rare in India. Later on, the British came in, deemed all that wonderful gee and other miscellaneous evil fatty stuff are unhealthy. The thoughtful Westerners then introduced the Prudent Diet (look it up yourself) to promote a healthier alternative and guess what happened?

Fifteen times the death rate from heart attacks happened! FIFTEEN! What the hell right?

My theory is that people started to believe that the food were bad for them! All that fidgeting about and stressing on the "bad" food they're eating puts a toll on the BP, you know.

Another example stems also from gee. Plagiarized from some site or other:

In a report by Marc S. Jacobsen in Lancet of September 19, 1987, ghee was found to contain about 12.3% of all sterols in the form of cholesterol oxides, primarily 7-hydroxycholesterol, 25-hydroxy cholesterol, 20-alpha-hydroxy cholesterol, 25-hydroxy cholesterol epoxide, and traces of cholestanetriol. Jacobsen attributed the high morbidity and mortality from coronary heart disease of Asian Indians in the London area to consumption of ghee containing these angiotoxic oxysterols.

In other words, Indians in the UK are more prone to believing that they lead an unhealthy life-style and this leads to their early demise.

You see? The more those around you believe in something, the more you yourself will be suckered into this believe. So the next time you want to stress out on that big ass burger you're eating - chill out and just take a big guilt free bite. Besides, if I am what I eat, this must mean I'm cheap, fast and easy ;)

Er... which I'm not.

Tra la la

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:06:00 +0000

Went and had a little chat with Professor Shukran today - everything looks good, and now I'm just waiting for the committee to approve my application. Oh that and if perhaps they'll let me in December intake instead of making me wait for April?

Yeah all in all I should get that "Doctor" in 8 years time (or so).

I can see it now, Dr Zikri Kader: Analyst/Therapist

Or a shorter form for it would be; anal-rapist.

Before You Ask...

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:10:00 +0000

If you read my previous post and am wondering "Why the...?"

From the copied and pasted below, I want to focus on the one I marked red. I've always liked helping (or attempts at helping) out friends that way (I do this a lot, apparently) but soon I'll actually be qualified to actually do this.

Recruitment and Selection.

They can develop effective advertising methods, and use psychological tests to provide evaluations of candidates. They will also monitor and validate selection procedures, and design short listing and assessment methods which can identify candidates with the potential required for particular jobs. We have particular skill in Psychometric test and assessment centre design.

Training.

They can identify training needs, and develop and evaluate training programmes (particularly in how to get the best out of ourselves and others).

Appraisal.

They can identify key aspects of effective job performance, develop systems of appraisal which are fair and helpful to both the employee and employer, and advise on how to implement them successfully.

Attitude surveys and experimental research.

They use specialist skills to design and analyse surveys or morale, attitudes and values, to provide sound information on which strategic decisions can be based.

Vocational guidance and counselling.

By skilled use of psychometric tests and interviewing, an occupational psychologist can provide a person with a deeper understanding of his or her strengths, weaknesses and special interests.

Source - http://www.psychometrics.co.uk/what.htm

Psychology 101

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:06:00 +0000

So I've thought about it and I'm thinking I want to change the direction of my career path.

Human Science (Psychology).

Now I'm waiting for the head of the department of psychology over at UIA (or IIU for you non-Malaysian folks) to call me back to tell me which way I should be going. Yeah, right now he's trying to see if I can skip A-Levels (which I never took) and go straight for the courses.

Yay.

At least I won't stand out in the student's crowd since I look like I'm barely 19 huhahuhahuha.

*Update!

Professor Shukran has just informed me that I can skip A-Levels and go for the undergraduate program! I just need some testimonials from some people (ex-bosses, clients, etc) saying that I am capable of being a 30 year old undergraduate, and I will be interviewed by the board of admission.

Thanks, prof!

The next intake is in December, I have no idea if I can make it for then. But I'd like to. First things first would be to make sure my finances are in order.

A Boring Entry

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:14:00 +0000

Sometimes, when you see a picture in the blink of an eye, you might mistake a person for someone else. You might think that it's Mr B, whilst in fact, it is Mr A. This is especially true when both Mr A and Mr B shares certain features; both having white hairs, for example.

transm2unew?

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:33:00 +0000

Dear Valued Customer

Due to the increasing security threats on Maybank customers, we have introduced an advanced protection to protect all customers. Your urgent attention is required to immediately protect your account as unsecured accounts will be terminated till further notice.

Proceed Now.
transm2unew.com/M2ULogin.htm

Sincerely,

Maybank Group

Oh my god they don't even bother to hide the fake link anymore!

hello world

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:23:00 +0000

A lot of people have told me that reading my last post left an after taste. This is my reply: please re-read the post entirely and make sure you scroll down.

My sex is male. What were you guys thinking of?

He he he.

Sex

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:39:00 +0000

SEX

Male. ;)

Here comes Raya

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:44:00 +0000

Here comes Raya, here comes Raya,

Right down Syawal's lane

Rendang daging, and ke~tupat,

Being made in the kitchen

Nasyid playing, children singing

"Nak duit raya!"

Go to masjid and say your prayers,

'Cause Aidil Fitri comes tonight!

Applied Relevance

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:43:00 +0000

I was looking up one of my work from a while back, but can't seem to see it...

A comic for Applied Relevance website.

I wonder if it's just my connection?

Quotable Quotes

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:12:00 +0000

It rarely takes more than a page to recognize that you're in the presence of someone who can write, but it only takes a sentence to know you're dealing with someone who can't.

-Josh Olson

Kempen Mari Membaca!

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0000

I am having this craving to read a book or two....

I should find some good movies to watch to get rid of this feeling.

Humbug

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:40:00 +0000

I've replaced my RAM with a new one but the problem still persists. I guess the wiring is out for that slot... And I've got too much work to do to send it out to be fixed.

Bah. Humbug.

4 am doodle

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:19:00 +0000

4 21 am and I can't sleep... guess I'll wait it out till the morning comes...

Alternative spelling for elephant.

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:04:00 +0000

P5230 spells elephant. See?

Laptop!

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:31:00 +0000

Pada pagi tadi, laptop aku meninggal dunia untuk seketika. Ia seperti tidak dapat untuk diselamatkan - dimana lampunya menyala tetapi tiada apa pun yang dapat di mula kan.

Mengikut filosofi The IT Crowd, aku pun menchuba teknik matikan dan hidupkannya semula, tetapi masalah yang sama masih berlaku.

Haih.

Akhirnya, setelah merobek laptop dan mengeluarkan apa yang boleh dikeluarkan (termasuk seekor semur kecil) aku dapati salah satu daripada RAM bermasalah.

Maka aku pun mengeluarkan RAM ini dan kini laptop ku berjalan lancar - walaupun ada sedikit lembab, kerana kuasa RAM sudah terbahagi dua. Walaubagaimanapun, aku rasa keadaan masih selamat kerana tidak silap aku, RAM cap Kingston mempunya waranti seumur hidup.

Sifir dalam bahasa inggeris adalah Multiplication.

Eheh

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:40:00 +0000

Here's a little line from a briefing for a competition I saw recently:

"MAIN COLOUR IS LITE PINK AND THE SECOND COLOUR IS MOROON"

hehehe I am slightly hard pressed to find out the pantone codes for the second color.

BUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HA ha ha...

Universal language of graphic artists

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:16:00 +0000

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

Duh

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 05:58:00 +0000

Talking about lies and con-jobs, I recently submitted an enquiry to Maybank2u.com.my regarding the fraudulent link I received via email to http://www.asp-m2u009.com/M2ULogin.htm

So I finished typing and when I clicked "submit" it said that there were "Special characters" in my text which is preventing the message from being sent.

Okay, so I checked through my message, while referring to the list of characters not allowed - and hey presto, here's where I went rogue, apparently:

"Can't"

What the hell? I'm not allowed to use ' in the text message? I can't type can't! Or won't! Or wouldn't, shan't, hadn't and uh... etcetera...

I guess since the apostrophe is associated with negative words they don't want it around their servers, giving out bad vibes eh?

FUNG SHUI!

1st day of Ramadhan

noreply@blogger.com (The Zik) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:50:00 +0000

Puasa tak boleh tipu! So yesterday I lied my ass off, and conned everyone I knew; to stock up for Ramadhan - because apparently you can lie only on months OTHER than Ramadhan ;)