You wan, ah? Ha? You wanna wanna want, ah?
Marvel Figure Factory
I just received good news that one of the Toy shops in Malaysia has the Marvel Figure Factory, selling for RM19.90. I am not sure how big it is, but think of them as Marvel's entry into gashapon, I guess. Unfortunately, I'm too poor to get them. Was thinking of Iron Man and Spider-Man.
When GOD is angry....
Whenever there is a heavy thuderstorm, your parents would tell you to get off the phone or switch off and unplug the TV (usually when your must-see or-die program is on) and any other electrical appliances. Being mystefied as to all the hoo-ha, you did as you were told.
Sometimes they will give you the reason and provide examples such as person killed while talking on the phone, their fax machine/TV/Astro/modem blew and there were blue sparks, etc. This is because, your device is connected straight to the Telekoms line, without any protection such as a good lightning arrestor (so, please buy a good one, and not those RM19.90 and below) which means you are vulnerable. Where you are, also play an important role whether the place gets struck or not.
I, too, had my experience in the late 90's at the Sungai Buloh area where at that time, it was not as developed as you see now. The customer's office was actually behind a sawmill (now replaced by condominiums) and when I stepped in, they told me to look at the phone system which apparently, was not able to get a line to call out. Halfway in, I saw their fax machine which was horribly melted. The customer told me that it was destroyed by lightning. Liftting up the machine, there was burnt marks on the floor and the explosion took a fair chunk of concrete off the floor too. Anyway, while was I looking at the phone system, the thuderstorm has already started.
One thing about this PBX model, the telephone cables were connected via screws. So, I took my screw driver and proceeded to uncrew the tabs for any signs of loose connections. Just as my screwdriver was an inch away, a small blue bolt jumped across from the screws to my screwdriver. At the point in time, I was really glad my screwdriver was heavily insulated with black rubber (Ok, a few days before, someone swiped my test pen)
So, when GOD is testing his Sub-woofer or doing his target practice, us lowly & humble subjects have to take cover. The only protection between you and GOD is the telephone. And when it explodes, so will some parts of your head.
A customer's DIY Lightning Arrestor solution
The (circled red) resistors blew and you can see the burnt marks on the box cover
Sometimes they will give you the reason and provide examples such as person killed while talking on the phone, their fax machine/TV/Astro/modem blew and there were blue sparks, etc. This is because, your device is connected straight to the Telekoms line, without any protection such as a good lightning arrestor (so, please buy a good one, and not those RM19.90 and below) which means you are vulnerable. Where you are, also play an important role whether the place gets struck or not.
I, too, had my experience in the late 90's at the Sungai Buloh area where at that time, it was not as developed as you see now. The customer's office was actually behind a sawmill (now replaced by condominiums) and when I stepped in, they told me to look at the phone system which apparently, was not able to get a line to call out. Halfway in, I saw their fax machine which was horribly melted. The customer told me that it was destroyed by lightning. Liftting up the machine, there was burnt marks on the floor and the explosion took a fair chunk of concrete off the floor too. Anyway, while was I looking at the phone system, the thuderstorm has already started.
One thing about this PBX model, the telephone cables were connected via screws. So, I took my screw driver and proceeded to uncrew the tabs for any signs of loose connections. Just as my screwdriver was an inch away, a small blue bolt jumped across from the screws to my screwdriver. At the point in time, I was really glad my screwdriver was heavily insulated with black rubber (Ok, a few days before, someone swiped my test pen)
So, when GOD is testing his Sub-woofer or doing his target practice, us lowly & humble subjects have to take cover. The only protection between you and GOD is the telephone. And when it explodes, so will some parts of your head.
A customer's DIY Lightning Arrestor solution
The (circled red) resistors blew and you can see the burnt marks on the box cover
[update: 14072005]
This is almost the same screwdriver that saved my Life but mine was totally black. Now, its rusting away somewhere.
2000AD Action Figures
Heh. I just finished taking the last picture of some action figures I borrowed from my friend. (I still have to take more, such as side profiles, etc). I have my own 2000AD action figures but they're packed somewhere and unopened as well.
The three figures were popular characters from the British comic called 2000AD. I started reading them in the mid-80's until the 90's when the price of the comic went up ridiculously. Anyway, these figures were designed to closely follow the art from the comics (except Anderson) and was created by the now defunct Re-Action company. The other character I loved was the Rogue Trooper .
Judge Dredd
Joe Dredd (ol' Stoney Face) is MegaCity-1's top Law Enforcer and who is also a clone of Chief Judge Fargo. In the future where most cities were ravaged by Nuclear wars and the collapse of Law & Order, the Judges were created to dispense instant Justice. With his Lawgiver that fires 6 types of bullets (Ricochet, Incendiary, Heatseeker, Armour-Piercing, Hi-Ex and General Execution), Judge Dredd is the Law.
P.S. Whatever you saw in the movie, esp where Stallones removes the helmet, is blasphemy to 2000AD fans as Dredd never show his full face.
Read all the 2000AD comics and you will either love or hate him. And do not tie Sylvester Stallone with Judge Dredd. He was created based on Clint Eastwood. The toy show him with his MkII Lawgiver
Psi-Judge Anderson
Psi-Judge Cassandra Anderson has unique psychic abilities which allows her to read minds, even those of who just died. And she also has psychic flashes which warns her of danger and also of future events. Her main enemies are the Dark Judges (Death, Fear, Moris and Fire)
The three figures were popular characters from the British comic called 2000AD. I started reading them in the mid-80's until the 90's when the price of the comic went up ridiculously. Anyway, these figures were designed to closely follow the art from the comics (except Anderson) and was created by the now defunct Re-Action company. The other character I loved was the Rogue Trooper .
Judge Dredd
Joe Dredd (ol' Stoney Face) is MegaCity-1's top Law Enforcer and who is also a clone of Chief Judge Fargo. In the future where most cities were ravaged by Nuclear wars and the collapse of Law & Order, the Judges were created to dispense instant Justice. With his Lawgiver that fires 6 types of bullets (Ricochet, Incendiary, Heatseeker, Armour-Piercing, Hi-Ex and General Execution), Judge Dredd is the Law.
P.S. Whatever you saw in the movie, esp where Stallones removes the helmet, is blasphemy to 2000AD fans as Dredd never show his full face.
Read all the 2000AD comics and you will either love or hate him. And do not tie Sylvester Stallone with Judge Dredd. He was created based on Clint Eastwood. The toy show him with his MkII Lawgiver
Psi-Judge Anderson
Psi-Judge Cassandra Anderson has unique psychic abilities which allows her to read minds, even those of who just died. And she also has psychic flashes which warns her of danger and also of future events. Her main enemies are the Dark Judges (Death, Fear, Moris and Fire)
I had problems photographing her while lying on the floor.
She looked more like Saavik the Vulcan (Robin Curtis) from Star Trek in The Search for Spock
The toy show her with the standard issue MkI Lawgiver
Johhny Alpha (Strontium Dog)
The fallout of Strontium 90 caused a lot of mutated babies on Earth. Mutants are recognised as worse than second class and they have no other jobs other than being bounty hunters. Although they are called Search/Destroy Agents, they are more familiarly known as Strontium Dogs. Johnny Alpha is one of them. With his mutant piercing Alpha Eyes, he can see through walls and tell if a person is lying or not. Johnny's weapon of choice is his Westinghouse variable-cartridge blaster, electronux and time bombs.
You know, I always liked the way he holsters his weapons, both front and back. I wonder how he can sit....
My favourite story was "The Killing" or something like that. Its an annual alien event where participants register themselves to kill each other on the planet. The rules are simple; use your permitted weapons of choice and kill. Johnny Alpha and Wulf attended because most of the participants were wanted criminals
The fallout of Strontium 90 caused a lot of mutated babies on Earth. Mutants are recognised as worse than second class and they have no other jobs other than being bounty hunters. Although they are called Search/Destroy Agents, they are more familiarly known as Strontium Dogs. Johnny Alpha is one of them. With his mutant piercing Alpha Eyes, he can see through walls and tell if a person is lying or not. Johnny's weapon of choice is his Westinghouse variable-cartridge blaster, electronux and time bombs.
You know, I always liked the way he holsters his weapons, both front and back. I wonder how he can sit....
My favourite story was "The Killing" or something like that. Its an annual alien event where participants register themselves to kill each other on the planet. The rules are simple; use your permitted weapons of choice and kill. Johnny Alpha and Wulf attended because most of the participants were wanted criminals
Durians for Dinner II
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Thanks to my Sister-in-Law, we got a few more durians. This time, I wonder how I can cope with them in the rice (again) and mixed with Bak Kut Teh.
Yeah, I could die of involuntary nosebleeding. Must get Dr. Liew's emergency number....
A plastic bag full of goodies. There goes my Gout
Yeah, I could die of involuntary nosebleeding. Must get Dr. Liew's emergency number....
A plastic bag full of goodies. There goes my Gout
My apologies to you all.....
My wife has gotten me a very soft pillow (she broke mine a few months ago) and I slept peacefully for nearly 12 hours straight today.
So, I must apologise for unintentionally appearing in your dreams and spoiling your mood this morning.
Ok, just two more of this and its done
So, I must apologise for unintentionally appearing in your dreams and spoiling your mood this morning.
Ok, just two more of this and its done
Dinner at A&W
After the installation, I quickly send my assistant back to the Office and I was just in time for the family outing to A&W for dinner. Don't ask why we went there.
In the early 70's, A&W was the only fast food place in Malaysia and it was the place to go to if you want burgers and other sugary stuff. But sadly, after the 90's it was never the same again. I can't put my finger to it but it felt so gloomy and depressing when you're in the restaurant. Being own by KUB did not help the downhill slide either. However, the same cannot be said for the PJ State outlet which holds a lot of History. It enjoying a resurgence where young kids who were there before, now brings their own kids there. Its a 24-hours outlet where anyone (and I mean anyone) can go there to have a nice meal, do their homework or even get bored to death by those evil MLM and Insurance salespeople who actually diguise themselves as your friends. (who become fiends after their story-telling presentation ends)
Since I was carrying Kristine, my order was simple. Get whatever my brother likes which can never go wrong. But when I saw my burger, the feeling was like biting into an apple and it tasted like oatmeal. (Yeah, What the fuck?!!)
And for the first time in more than a decade, I had a Rootbeer float, which I greatly detested. Just like my Dad said, the Rootbeer is already full of sugar and now they added a dollop of ice-cream too. Then again, I can never understood why people like to add ice-cream to their Guiness Malta as well. But seriously, after drinking it, someone in the family was a bit high from all that sugar.
No, it wasn't me.
In the early 70's, A&W was the only fast food place in Malaysia and it was the place to go to if you want burgers and other sugary stuff. But sadly, after the 90's it was never the same again. I can't put my finger to it but it felt so gloomy and depressing when you're in the restaurant. Being own by KUB did not help the downhill slide either. However, the same cannot be said for the PJ State outlet which holds a lot of History. It enjoying a resurgence where young kids who were there before, now brings their own kids there. Its a 24-hours outlet where anyone (and I mean anyone) can go there to have a nice meal, do their homework or even get bored to death by those evil MLM and Insurance salespeople who actually diguise themselves as your friends. (who become fiends after their story-telling presentation ends)
Since I was carrying Kristine, my order was simple. Get whatever my brother likes which can never go wrong. But when I saw my burger, the feeling was like biting into an apple and it tasted like oatmeal. (Yeah, What the fuck?!!)
And for the first time in more than a decade, I had a Rootbeer float, which I greatly detested. Just like my Dad said, the Rootbeer is already full of sugar and now they added a dollop of ice-cream too. Then again, I can never understood why people like to add ice-cream to their Guiness Malta as well. But seriously, after drinking it, someone in the family was a bit high from all that sugar.
No, it wasn't me.
WTF!!! This is an A&W burger? Its so bland compared to MacDonalds and Ramli Burgers.
But then again, A&W is famous for their Rootbeers and Coney Dogs
Kristine is becoming a very hands-on person
She was so engrossed in the food that she did not notice the fly trapped in her hair
Little sister helping her little brother washing hands
Like Father, Like Son.
The Princess and her date
Kristine's new BMW
System Installation III
So, today is the final day for the installation. It was quite exhausting and a bit eventful because:
1) Cabling problems
Out of the 88 telephone points we went through, we experienced three loose socket modules, three loose connections, six wrongly labeled points, two wrongly wired modules and one insufficient point.
2) Incoming Lines
The Time Telecom people came and put through all eleven incoming lines. Unfortunately, no one could tell me if all eleven lines are going into the system or not. Only when we were about to leave, did I find out which is the Fax line, and which is the main line. I have asked the fat person-in-charge (Fat PIC?) twice about the Fax and she said she does not know.
3) Wrongly labeled Floor Plans
Well, the version of the floor plan I got was very different from the one the cabling guy got and its not even the same with the one the IT Network guy got. Yeah, hence the wrongly labelled extension points and we wasted hours going through the whole floor
4) Miscounted telephone points
On the floor plan, there were 93 points. Unfortunately, they only ordered for 88 points. And it did not sink in until I reminded them that the floor below needs an extra 8 points which they did not take into account. All in all, plus the Operator's console, the system needs 102 points. If the customer needs to increase to that capacity, they would have to purchase more interface cards, phones and poor old me would have to do a bit of rewiring since the open-frame can only accomodate up to the existing capacity.
5) Faulty walkie-talkie
While we were going through the floor checking on all the points, the new walkie-talkies we were using picked up a lot of other signals and we could barely hear each other. So, my other colleagues who happened to drop by, decided to "play" with them, giving opposite instructions to whoever is listening. It was quite hilarious when the poor guy went up instead of down and exited the door when he is supposed to go in and so on.
6) Reprogramming of phones
The customer has a few different types of keyphones in use and because of one particular model's design, they cannot be swapped just like that or else some of the buttons would not work. So, by evening, we tried using the walkie-talkie to check on all phones again and reprogram where necessary.
1) Cabling problems
Out of the 88 telephone points we went through, we experienced three loose socket modules, three loose connections, six wrongly labeled points, two wrongly wired modules and one insufficient point.
2) Incoming Lines
The Time Telecom people came and put through all eleven incoming lines. Unfortunately, no one could tell me if all eleven lines are going into the system or not. Only when we were about to leave, did I find out which is the Fax line, and which is the main line. I have asked the fat person-in-charge (Fat PIC?) twice about the Fax and she said she does not know.
3) Wrongly labeled Floor Plans
Well, the version of the floor plan I got was very different from the one the cabling guy got and its not even the same with the one the IT Network guy got. Yeah, hence the wrongly labelled extension points and we wasted hours going through the whole floor
4) Miscounted telephone points
On the floor plan, there were 93 points. Unfortunately, they only ordered for 88 points. And it did not sink in until I reminded them that the floor below needs an extra 8 points which they did not take into account. All in all, plus the Operator's console, the system needs 102 points. If the customer needs to increase to that capacity, they would have to purchase more interface cards, phones and poor old me would have to do a bit of rewiring since the open-frame can only accomodate up to the existing capacity.
5) Faulty walkie-talkie
While we were going through the floor checking on all the points, the new walkie-talkies we were using picked up a lot of other signals and we could barely hear each other. So, my other colleagues who happened to drop by, decided to "play" with them, giving opposite instructions to whoever is listening. It was quite hilarious when the poor guy went up instead of down and exited the door when he is supposed to go in and so on.
6) Reprogramming of phones
The customer has a few different types of keyphones in use and because of one particular model's design, they cannot be swapped just like that or else some of the buttons would not work. So, by evening, we tried using the walkie-talkie to check on all phones again and reprogram where necessary.
The wires are all neatly tied once I installed the third cabinet taken from their old office yesterday
Overall shot of the system, with its cabling and batteries
Yes, you need batteries which is quite useful when there is no power
My assistant did this, so its a bit "loose" But all the incoming lines and 88 points are there.
This is called an "open-frame" system where wires from the system is on the left and wires to the telephone extensions are to the right. Each side is connected via the blue/whie "jumper cables". The reason is for easy maintenance such as when customer wishes to relocate a few extension, you just jumper to the new point instead of moving the cable.
There are 88 extensions and 10 incoming lines in there
How it looks when I closed it all up
Chased by a Honda Stream
Well, it happened this morning, as I was taking the usual short-cut to my Office. This guy in a Honda Stream was right behind me and for some reason, he was unable to overtake me even on clear roads. So, he has no choice but to tailgate me.
As I was doing my best to speed up, I did notice that I am faster while taking the corners. But on straights, he had me beat.
So, the moral of the story is, I'd better get my car's ECU board and the sensors fixed. Ha ha ha
As I was doing my best to speed up, I did notice that I am faster while taking the corners. But on straights, he had me beat.
So, the moral of the story is, I'd better get my car's ECU board and the sensors fixed. Ha ha ha
Instant Electrolysis
One thing I hate about customers is when they employ Aunties to clean their offices. As such, these Aunties are so efficient to a point that they never realise their actions have expensive consequences to the customer. take for example, the humble 4-way socket.
This is a small little grey plastic box whole sole existence is to connect the cables from the PBX to the cables to your phone. You can throw the little guy on the floor and he will sit there quietly. Sometimes you can see him stuck to the wall/table courtesy of some sticky double-sided foam tapes. So, there he is, minding his own business on the floor when Auntie came with a very wet mop. With one big sweep, the tiles are clean but our little guy is momentarily drowned in a potent mixture of Terracare/Savlon/spit (or some other washing liquid on Sale at Makro).
And all of a sudden, voltages from the PBX surges through the metal inside the little guy and we have a very nice Chemistry lesson on Electrolysis. As a result, the copper in the cable are eroded and becomes green (just like those you see on your spectacles) on the outside. But inside the cable, it becomes black where the poor old innocent guy (like me) would have to take his blade to scrape out the black stuff.
And if its too severe, the little guy gets replaced and sometimes, the worst thing that could happen would be that the cables would either have to be cut short or get replaced too. Because moisture inside the cable is bad news. You would get complications like shorting, unreliable signals or even permanent damage. This is expensive because you'd have to pay the guy (like me) to lay a new cable all over again.
This is a small little grey plastic box whole sole existence is to connect the cables from the PBX to the cables to your phone. You can throw the little guy on the floor and he will sit there quietly. Sometimes you can see him stuck to the wall/table courtesy of some sticky double-sided foam tapes. So, there he is, minding his own business on the floor when Auntie came with a very wet mop. With one big sweep, the tiles are clean but our little guy is momentarily drowned in a potent mixture of Terracare/Savlon/spit (or some other washing liquid on Sale at Makro).
And all of a sudden, voltages from the PBX surges through the metal inside the little guy and we have a very nice Chemistry lesson on Electrolysis. As a result, the copper in the cable are eroded and becomes green (just like those you see on your spectacles) on the outside. But inside the cable, it becomes black where the poor old innocent guy (like me) would have to take his blade to scrape out the black stuff.
And if its too severe, the little guy gets replaced and sometimes, the worst thing that could happen would be that the cables would either have to be cut short or get replaced too. Because moisture inside the cable is bad news. You would get complications like shorting, unreliable signals or even permanent damage. This is expensive because you'd have to pay the guy (like me) to lay a new cable all over again.
See the green stuff at the top left of the screw?
Its Copper Sulfate. In other words, the metal connectors and the cables are "screwed"
System Installation II
While my assistant was doing the cabling, I was inspecting the other cables at the Riser. Tomorrow, the Time Telecoms people would comission th eline and I will then connect these lines into the PBX. Too bad I cannot shorten the installation time due to the customer's insistence that I cannot remove their remaining PBX equipment until after 4PM today.
So, for tomorrow, my tasks are:
1) Commissioning of incoming lines
I will have to wait for the Time Telecom guys to tell me where their newly relocated lines (from UPM) are before I can connect them to the PBX.
2) Mounting of the third cabinet
Yep, the cabinet I removed this evening is going to go up there. And again, more cabling to be done.
3) Removal of Panasonic PBX at 12th Floor
Once I have removed the Panasonic system, I will have to trace and connect the previous cables to the new PBX system located two floors up.
So, for tomorrow, my tasks are:
1) Commissioning of incoming lines
I will have to wait for the Time Telecom guys to tell me where their newly relocated lines (from UPM) are before I can connect them to the PBX.
2) Mounting of the third cabinet
Yep, the cabinet I removed this evening is going to go up there. And again, more cabling to be done.
3) Removal of Panasonic PBX at 12th Floor
Once I have removed the Panasonic system, I will have to trace and connect the previous cables to the new PBX system located two floors up.
This is the telephone riser which you can find on every floor.
The tenants would then engage cable contractors to lay cables from there into their own office.
This is the old 80's Hansa tag.
The source cable comes from the back while the connecting cable is in the front.
You use your screwdriver to connect the cables.
You screw it too hard, you're screwed.
You screw it too soft, you're screwed too.
This is the modern connector made famouse by Krone.
The source cables would be on top while the connecting cables would be at the bottom of each Tag.
You use a special punching tool to connect the cables.
Very systematic and neat
I have split the calbing between the PBX (left) and the telephone extensions (right).
To connect, I just punch in the "jumper cable" between the two sets of Krone Tags
My assistant of the week can be seen punching the cables in.
Aedes Carrier
Just as I was going up to the 14th floor, there was a mosquito in the lift. While waiting for the lift to reach the 14th floor, my itchy hand touched the 7th floor. So, when the doors opened, the fat mosquito, full of blood, flew lazily out and into the Office there........
Those poor, poor people. Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ok, I wanted to take a clearer picture of the missing M&M.
But it rolled into the car's floor and I must have accidentally stepped on it with my boot while driving.
Those poor, poor people. Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ok, I wanted to take a clearer picture of the missing M&M.
But it rolled into the car's floor and I must have accidentally stepped on it with my boot while driving.
Mind Shop
Usually, when I go pick-up my comics, the ladies there would just hand over my bag of goodies and I would be on my way. However for tonight, they were a bit friendly and talkative.
Too talkative, in fact.
But then, its not a bad thing either because they have successfully introduced some new comics to me which could be a hit apart from my Iron Man. They were:
1) House of M
I got a nice thin preview book fo what it was all about, but I was more interested in the pencil sketches. So, I got "Iron Man" and the "House of M" titles
2) Batman Hush
Seriously, all the while I thought they were the action figures. I was wrong because this hit comic came out in 2003 in a 12 issue format. Only then, did the hit toy action figures came out.
3) Batman by Frank Miller & Jim Lee
A hit or miss by this one becase she told me that Jim Lee will be doing the first 6 books and anything after that, no one is sure of he would continue. And No one is sure what Frank Miller would be doing either.
Still, I was glad they talked to me. As I seldom go there except for once a month or two. So now, I have sometihng to look forward to, as long as I can find more money in the first place.
Too talkative, in fact.
But then, its not a bad thing either because they have successfully introduced some new comics to me which could be a hit apart from my Iron Man. They were:
1) House of M
I got a nice thin preview book fo what it was all about, but I was more interested in the pencil sketches. So, I got "Iron Man" and the "House of M" titles
2) Batman Hush
Seriously, all the while I thought they were the action figures. I was wrong because this hit comic came out in 2003 in a 12 issue format. Only then, did the hit toy action figures came out.
3) Batman by Frank Miller & Jim Lee
A hit or miss by this one becase she told me that Jim Lee will be doing the first 6 books and anything after that, no one is sure of he would continue. And No one is sure what Frank Miller would be doing either.
Still, I was glad they talked to me. As I seldom go there except for once a month or two. So now, I have sometihng to look forward to, as long as I can find more money in the first place.
On the way back, the road to Jalan Kepong was jammed up
This is the awesome Gundam-like Iron Man from the "House of M" series
And this is the drawing for the "House of M" X-Men series
Would you buy it? Huh? Would you? Huh? Huh?
This is the new parking lot under Bandar Utama's Centrpoint
The exit is the same as the MacDonald's underground parking
Japanese Voice Recording
While I dropped the General Worker for him to complete the cabling, I had another appointment in Menara Citibank at the same time. By the time I got things ready, it was too late to walk over and so I had to take the LRT (RM1.00) to get there.
The customer needed to re-do a voice recording for thier Automated Attendant. Because it was to be done in both Japanese and English, it requires two girls, each proficient in their own languages. The problem started when we needed a quite place for the recording.
Ths first spot was in the mailroom cum PBX room. And as a precaution, I wanted everyone to either switch their mobile phones off or keep it in silent mode. All was fine until they were about to reach the end of the cecording, the dot-matrix printer came to life.
So, on the second try, the only choice left was their President's room, which luckily, was unoccupied. So they tried again but the recording was too long and also, because they had to pass the handsets among themselves, there was long pauses and clicks. I tried to use the conference functon but there were complications.
On the third try, still in the same room, the girls faced each other and only one of them holds the telephone handset. Success!!
The customer needed to re-do a voice recording for thier Automated Attendant. Because it was to be done in both Japanese and English, it requires two girls, each proficient in their own languages. The problem started when we needed a quite place for the recording.
Ths first spot was in the mailroom cum PBX room. And as a precaution, I wanted everyone to either switch their mobile phones off or keep it in silent mode. All was fine until they were about to reach the end of the cecording, the dot-matrix printer came to life.
So, on the second try, the only choice left was their President's room, which luckily, was unoccupied. So they tried again but the recording was too long and also, because they had to pass the handsets among themselves, there was long pauses and clicks. I tried to use the conference functon but there were complications.
On the third try, still in the same room, the girls faced each other and only one of them holds the telephone handset. Success!!
7-11 can never be here since the LRT closes at midnight
Now, they have a newsagent kiosk at the LRT stop itself
This girl was obsessed with finfering her mobile phone
Second try.
The faces compromised has been to protect the beautiful
Third try
On the way back, this robot looks dodgy.
I mean, it has an LCD screen for its balls and speakers as its hooters
avenueK
I decided to park my car at avenueK today as I had to go back to the installation at Jalan Ampang. The place reminds me of a smaller version of KLCC and 1-Utama (new wing) mixed together. Although its still new with shops yet to open, there are already a steady stream of customers as there is a LRT station beneath it.
The parking rate is RM2.00 for the first hour and RM1.00 for every subsequent hour.
The parking rate is RM2.00 for the first hour and RM1.00 for every subsequent hour.
This is KGB (Kin Gary Beyond)
Nice interior and the uniforms are black compared to the normal Kim Gary beige T-shirts
maybe I'll try this place one day
I forgot what this shot was about but I did remember I was in a hurry
I like the lighting on this one.
I am not sure if they are the valets but they seem to be enjoying/waiting at the Valet Parking booth
I like the empty feeling of this place.
Like some science-fiction laboratory
And when you look up, its like being in a foreign airport after midnight.
I wanted to go up but I was pressed for time
The missing M&M
So, after my Taiping trip last week, this is the last of the missing M&Ms in the car.
Would I touch it? It has a lot of bite marks.
Those holes were not because it was crushed
(I think I'll use my FujiFilm Finepix camera tomorrow for a better shot)
The Upside-down hump
This is what happens then the fasteners to the sign rusted away.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Communication Obstruction
Whenever I go to a new customer, I always have a bad premonition that their PBX is never well maintained. This customer is no different. As they had limited space, they chucked everything into the small closet. I do not like it because this would mean that whichever party is called for maintenance, there is a very high chance that they will "disturb" other equipment that has no concern to them.
So, when I was doing my part, I had to warn the customer what could happen (their computer network would be disrupted) because I needed to remove their network cabinet which is obstructing the DP Box that I would need to have access to. Since I was in a good mood, I gave the customer a terse lecture why it is important not to block things.
So, when I was doing my part, I had to warn the customer what could happen (their computer network would be disrupted) because I needed to remove their network cabinet which is obstructing the DP Box that I would need to have access to. Since I was in a good mood, I gave the customer a terse lecture why it is important not to block things.
This is what I hate most.
The DP (Distribution Point) Box in the middle is blocked by the network server housing
I can barely open the cover as the cables to the network cabinet below is making it difficult to shift and its quite dark.
So I used the White LED torchlight
There is another box above but this is for incoming lines.
See how well it is maintained
System Relocation
Today's job is quite similar to yesterday's except that we were required to move the PBX System from the 2nd floor to the 1st floor, where it was originally. But because of its history, the person who maitained their system did it in an unprofessional way (Read: At their convenience). In other words, when they needed a new extension line, they just pulled the cable and connected it there and then. So, when it came to our turn, we had to sort out a lot of messy cables that went up and down both floors.
So, the job has a few parts:
One-System
When removing the system, be sure to inform the customer that their system is out for a few hours. Also, make sure the new place for it has sufficient space, ventilation and also powerpoints (Not the Microsoft Office, la). Before removing the system, if you can, mark all the relevant cables.
Two-Cabling
Trace all the necessary cables that will be used. In this case, the cable going down from 2nd floor to the 1st floor was used for a few existing extensions, which must be marked and also moved back down to the 1st floor. Check all the cabling are correctly terminated. If the cable contractor is there, talk to them to ask how they did their cables, etc. At this point, you do NOT want to open and check at every extension point.
Three-Extensions
Enquire how many telephone extensions the customer realy needs and if possible, get them to give you a lost of all the extension numbers. A floor plan of their office would be ideal.
Four-Testing
Test all the telephone extensions are in working order and also, to be able to make outgoing calls. Make sure all the incoming lines are properly terminated.
So, the job has a few parts:
One-System
When removing the system, be sure to inform the customer that their system is out for a few hours. Also, make sure the new place for it has sufficient space, ventilation and also powerpoints (Not the Microsoft Office, la). Before removing the system, if you can, mark all the relevant cables.
Two-Cabling
Trace all the necessary cables that will be used. In this case, the cable going down from 2nd floor to the 1st floor was used for a few existing extensions, which must be marked and also moved back down to the 1st floor. Check all the cabling are correctly terminated. If the cable contractor is there, talk to them to ask how they did their cables, etc. At this point, you do NOT want to open and check at every extension point.
Three-Extensions
Enquire how many telephone extensions the customer realy needs and if possible, get them to give you a lost of all the extension numbers. A floor plan of their office would be ideal.
Four-Testing
Test all the telephone extensions are in working order and also, to be able to make outgoing calls. Make sure all the incoming lines are properly terminated.
This is the system which we have relocated
Yes, more cabling to sort out.
Previously, there was a lot of wires in there, just like spaghetti
This General Worker will help me for a week
There was a heavy jam at the Subang Toll......
Because everyone wanted to try ot the newly tarred road ha ha ha ha ha
Oh no! Stupid people at Kepong's ProjJET has removed the Slush machine
Tomorrow I will be going back to Jalan Ampang to complete as much cabling as I can and this time, we get to use Walkie Talkies. Yeah!