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For the past 2 to 3 months or so, I’ve been searching the web, the forums to get extra cheap deals to build my next PC. Not really a PC, but not really a Mac as well because it it doesnt have the brand of Apple. It’s a Hackintosh!

For those who aren’t so sure.. A Hackintosh is..

A computer built to run Apple Mac OS X is also known as a Hackintosh, which is a recycled term originally denoting the modified Lisa 2/10 running Mac System, or Macintosh.

Well, let’s not delve into the very technical parts of it. In layman terms, it’s having Apple Mac’s Operating System on a PC, which natively only can be used on Apple’s Computers.

“The internet is for porn”, other than porn as quoted by Monster Trekkie in AvenueQ, it’s a good place for good deals. Almost every part of the build was gotten off eBays and forums. It’s seriously a place for great deals.

The humble specs are as follows.. some of them are bought off the shelves though.

• Gigabyte P35-DS3R Motherboard
• Core 2 Quad Q9450 Processor
• 4GB Kingston Ram
• XFX XXX 8800GT 512MB GPU
• PC Power and Cooling Silencer 500W PSU
• SIlverstone Casing
• LG 19″inch TV
• Scythe Zipang PSU Cooler (a really BIG one)
• Many other fans and coolers..

The build will looks something like this..

Imagine squeezing all these nonsense into one small casing.

The massive 14cm Scythe Heatsink Fan..

Zalman cooling GPU

Delta fans, and the 2 HDD fans at the back.

Thanks to Felix, with his help i managed to put all these parts together. Not a easy feat considering the constrain space in the Silverstone Casing and the amount of components we are trying to squeeze inside the unit.

After the hardware aspects, here comes the software part of the Hackintosh, equally challenging or more i should say.

After extensive reading on www.insanelymac.com i managed to acquire some basic knowledge on installing MAC on a PC using distro genius like kalyway and leo4all created, which makes installation so much simpler and direct. But it’s not as simple as installing other OS’s like XP or Ubuntu. The installation is more complex as the drivers are not so compatible and easily available.

After 3 days of installing and reinstalling, formatting and testing, 3 days of research and trying, I have successfully installed a OSx86 Leopard onto the PC which i have built. It is also dual boot with Windows XP SP3 so that i can play my games that require Windows platform. The sense of achievement is almost unbelievable.

The beautiful wallpaper with the dock.

Expose; one of the software to easily choose the current window u are working with..

And this is the final product… Round of applause.. :D

All the hype about how successful China had been in hosting the Olympics is now forgotten as the issue on poisonous Milk Powder hovers around the mind of almost every individual in the world.

Though this might seem like something that wouldn’t concern that many people out there. But considering the number of distinct features that comes out of people mind when we think of China, we would probably get a clearer picture of what is going on.

• China being the biggest nation in the world, has one of the biggest manufacturing industries. The label “Made in China” has almost transformed into something that we are expecting to see when viewing the side/bottom of a product. It wouldn’t be surprising to know that their products have transcend beyond boundaries to other nations out of China.
• The high demand for milk. Milk could be consume as a primary product, or from a secondary product. The number of food products out there in the market that has milk content in it. Though it could be arguably said that the product is manufactured in Singapore or any other country, but the primary source of milk could well come from China. Turning white, grey. Not forgetting our famous Chocolates and yogurt are modifications of milk as well.

Now the air is starting to rumour the fact that these milk diseases have already been circulating ever since before Olympics started or even much before it. It is believed that they are trying to cover in order to build up trust and reputation before the Olympic. Though the Tibetan issues have already dirt them a little.

Skeptical it might seem to be able to keep away such a big thing from the public. But if China can ban the word “Democracy” on Google, there’s nothing much they can’t do. 

Until the verdict is set, there is no concrete evidence to pinpoint the Chinese officals in misappropriating handling this incident. Just to keep people’s views about China on a fluctuate axis.

So till then, try something else for calcium. For babies, go breast feed then.

Life is pretty shit, shit in a sense where it’s starting to get monotonous. The same whole routine follows everyday, day in day out.

What’s more shit is when there are people that are working with you, “working” i mean, people who are just around because they are around. If sleeping around and getting people to do their job is a kind of work done, i don’t mind doing that as well. All the excuses, to cover up his own ass, and making people around follow nonsensical instructions. We are all here to work, why make life difficult for us. So they higher the hierarchy of ranks one achieve, doesn’t one have to make more contribution, serve more..? Since you are  proven to be able to hold that stupid rank on your shoulder, then prove your capabilities, rather than make people prove yours and turn yourself into a laughing stock. ..

Well.. What to do..? I am serving my term, not as if i had a choice.

It’s almost 10months since i was recruited. A couple more to go..

Like many other guys out there, we look forward to collecting back our Pink IC. That is the end of the challenge, and the start of another. For me, it’s still a path of unknown. All lies ahead is a misty road, where i’m not even sure if its a road or is it the verge of a cliff. It’s not within what i can control.

It’s going to be another birthday in one day’s time, another one i mean. 18 one of them have passed and what have i really achieved in those 18years of life. Mostly uncertainties i suppose. It probably time to think about the future, of the next 18years of my life what do i really want to achieve.

Life is like a race, make sure every pit stop you make is worth it, so that the drive thereafter would be smoother.

Some rebates that you’ll get by donating blood.. A Free Trip To the Zoo on 14/6/08. I was thinking that it would be another boring treat, as there’s nothing really interesting in the zoo. Well, since it’s the World Blood Donor Day, might as well just go for it and make my little cousin all so hyped and excited about the trip. Seems that he’s a little deprived to be so excited about such thing, especially at his age of 12.

Alright then, seriously it has been like almost a decade since i last visited the zoo. I remembered my mum to frequent that place with me and my siblings when we were young. Apparently, we were the “Friends of the Zoo” then, so i guess we only had to pay one lump sum and visit the zoo unlimited times a year or so. It was all a matter of making things worthwhile i think.

According to what other said, there has been tremendous changes in the zoo. I shall witness it myself. Pretty impressive i must say, at the entrance. I kind of miss the “SINGAPORE ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN” old sign which was like the trademark of the zoo when i visited it aeons ago.

Somehow, i feel old. My energy level can’t be rivaled against a 12 year old kid. After walking around the zoo for like 4-5 hours, he’s still alive and kicking.

We spotted this tinny weeny snake on some leaf in the vicinity of the zoo not under captivity. It’s really small and cute. HAHAH, if u had a bottle, probably you could placed it inside and bring it home. Then you can proudly say..

” I’ve got a snake as my Pet”

I think the conception of tigers being ferocious animals is pretty deceiving in this context. They don’t seem to be even moving. Unless you tell me they are nocturnal animals and only exercise at night. But they are well fed, so why bother? If i’m the tiger, i would become demure and let the zookeeper feed me.  

This kangaroo’s smart. He purposely stand so close to the enclosure, posing and letting us take photo of him. What vain kangaroo it is.

Anyone remember that i once called my Chinese teacher this animal and got myself into deep trouble? The monkey that has a red mouth and red butt.

This one of my favourite animal, look at it’s posture. So elegant and demure.

There’s this quest around the zoo called the zoolympics, apparently it require the kids to move about the zoo and complete “missions” to win the game. Stuffs like crawling like a crocodile, eating leaves on a branch like a giraffe. I signed my cousin up for it and it seemed that he is pretty proud of himself that he made it onto the hall of fame for several stations. He himself forgetting that he a 12 year old kid pitting against other children of half his age. Shame Shame.. hahaha

However drastic the zoo has changed, they still haven’t revamped the playground. This playground and the ball pool has been around since god knows when. Ever since the first time i went to the zoo until now.

Doesn’t this animal look like the fierce snow leopard in the “Kungfu Panda” hahh.

For a free trip, it’s definitely worth it. Hah, but there were other reaps other than animals though. For me to know, for you to find out.

Maybe there’ll be better treats next time, remember to give blood and you shall be rewarded..

till then..

Well, bad enough i had to stumble on days where there are water rationing to be carried out.

Not so much of rationing but rather pipe works carrying out on my block that caused the temporary stoppage in water.

It was just like another day when i finished my night shift and zonked out on the bed upon reaching home. When i woke up to bathe, it was only then i realised. I was thinking, sometimes we really take it for granted. Turning on the tap and expecting water to be flowing out of it.

Talking about that, my Internet modem gave up on me the other day, giving myself a perfect excuse to get a new toy.

I was literally stoning at home the days without internet. It seems like having a computer is nothing without internet connection. Just like not connected to the rest of the world but on an island of your own. So sad.

Why are we so attached to this world. So much that we can’t actually be independent with the things around us, or is it just me.

http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx

Your view on yourself:

Other people find you very interesting, but you are really hiding your true self. Your friends love you because you are a good listener. They’ll probably still love you if you learn to be yourself with them.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:

You like serious, smart and determined people. You don’t judge a book by its cover, so good-looking people aren’t necessarily your style. This makes you an attractive person in many people’s eyes.

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:

You prefer to get to know a person very well before deciding whether you will commit to the relationship.

The seriousness of your love:

Your have very sensible tactics when approaching the opposite sex. In many ways people find your straightforwardness attractive, so you will find yourself with plenty of dates.

Your views on education

Education is less important than the real world out there, away from the classroom. Deep inside you want to start working, earning money and living on your own.

The right job for you:

You’re a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you’ll be set for life.

How do you view success:

You are confident that you will be successful in your chosen career and nothing will stop you from trying.

What are you most afraid of:

You are concerned about your image and the way others see you. This means that you try very hard to be accepted by other people. It’s time for you to believe in who you are, not what you wear.

Who is your true self:

You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.

It’s almost 6 months that i have been under the Enlistment Act serving my “term”. Well, now i have truly tasted what it feels like, when other people say that serving NS is just another 2years that you waste your time, doing things that are not your cup of tea.

Hearing this obviously is not good news. Well, i’ve got posting which apparently ain’t to my liking. I got posted to the charge office in alpha division though. Which i will be expecting to meet loads of criminals everyday, doing escort duties and such.

Hopefully i will get to experience more and learn more stuffs until i ORD which is like not very soon.

Currently attending the PIC course, which will end on Monday. Well, to a certain extent i like attending course is that it’s super slack and all we have to do is sit and listen, though it can be boring at times.

For the past one month, I have been opscon-ed. Shan’t elaborate so much, but my job is pretty much to prevent MSk from fleeing, since he’s so much on the run now.

What i can say after a month would be that division life and training command life is vastly different. What we learnt in theory might not come in handy when dealing in real life situations. More practical skills and tactics should then be applied to prevent the situation/issue to aggravate. Many of such things we do not actually learn during lessons, it’s more of realizing and learning on the way when we actually deal with it.

Man on ground is indeed the one that does the most work, sad to say though.

I realised i haven’t posted any of me in Police Uniform though being in the force for almost half a year.

Here are some, and the others taken at my point where i was stationed for 1 month.

I must special mention this dog. His name is Johnny. We believed that he was abandoned by his owner, as it is able to interact very well with human beings, esp POs. Hence it will follow us during our rovings, making us look like K9 unit somehow. It helps “guard” our post by sitting and sleeping in front of it though. Pretty lazy i must say, but its really obedient.

Some sunset view..

Well, if based on these pictures you can decipher where my post is.. Good for you then.

The next phase of police life is going to start, gear up and get ready to give it all..!

Wearing the blue uniform makes me have a different look and view of how teenage nowadays behave and act.

It’s rather shocking that such things are actually are happening and this really reflects on their parental upbringing and school’s teaching. On the bigger picture, the evolution of the whole society; where they’ve grown to become much more daring and oblivious to the people and things around them.

Well, i’m not trying to say that during my time i was a good boy the follow strict rules and such. But never have i tried to punk around with the hands of the law.

Just a few days ago, me and my partner came across these group of kids in school uniform sitting at the parapet near the beach. We decided to move in and conduct some checks on them.

Due to the landscape of the place, it is very easy to spot POs patrolling, especially in our distinct blue uniform and equipments.

So, when they saw us approaching. One guy stood up and walked further up the parapet to sit down.  So we started asking them what are they doing here, in school uniform and sorts. They seem to be a little defensive about their actions.

When my partner asked ” got smoke anot?” One of them replied almost immediately.

“we got no cigarette.” 

Such answers only lead one to more suspicion to whether to search their possession.

After taking down particulars, we got them to leave the place. We comb the surrounding a little and realised that there is a pack of Menthol Lights in the bushes. I went down and retrieve and there were still like 5-6 sticks left inside.

It’s quite obvious that they threw it there, in fear that we search their bags to finding contraband items.

It appears that earlier on the guy that walked further up threw the pack of cigarette there.

Those teenagers were only 14years old.

What is the world coming to..?