It looks weird to me, what say you?
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Christmas Decorations at Bangsar Shopping Centre
Many shopping centres in the Klang Valley already setting up the Christmas decoration. As usual, there are Christmas tree, presents and candies being used as props. This year, Bangsar Shopping Centre uses the theme called "Reindeer Reign This Christmas".
At first, the decorations look astonishing but when you start to walk around and observe in details, you will find that it is kind of weird to have the stars and balls on the curve-golden standee (or tree). Perhaps these will be re-use for used for the coming Chinese New Year decorations in January 2017, which is about a month time after the Christmas celebration.
A good approach to save time and cost for the next setup for Chinese New Year. The shopping centre management must be very happy for this one stone kill two bird idea but what do you think about the design?
It looks weird to me, what say you?
It looks weird to me, what say you?
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Asia's Most Expensive Water
Asia's most expensive water - SGD1,260 per bottle, want to give it a try?
Watch this to discover why this bottle of water cost SGD 1,260
To explore more: http://www.lienaid.org/
Watch this to discover why this bottle of water cost SGD 1,260
To explore more: http://www.lienaid.org/
Sunday, November 20, 2016
The Legend of the Blue Sea starring Jun Ji-hyun and Lee Min-ho
The Legend of the Blue Sea starring Jun Ji-hyun and Lee Min-ho is going to be another big hit for Korean drama fan. Same goes to the destinations and products seen in this series will go a long way after this. Enjoy the series and immerse in the subliminal perception of marketing!
The official trailer:
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Global Warming Midst
When many part of the world experiencing record breaking heat, researchers from the British Antarctic Survey reported that the Antarctic Peninsula is getting colder by an average of 0.5℃ in the past 20 years (Bloomberg, July 2016).
What does this means to you? Are we really facing global warming from the industrialisation or is there a larger context of the environment, or perhaps the galaxy that is causing the reversal phenomenal of global warming in some part of the planet and falling of temperature at other parts?
This world that we are living is becoming more confusing; not causes by the physics phenomenon but from the human, ourselves.
What say you?
What say you?
Thursday, September 8, 2016
The new iPhone 7: Top 4 Features
Everybody is talking about the new iPhone 7 but this time, it is not something that everyone is excited about. Perhaps only the hardcore fans of Apple will feel excited because some of the new features offered in the new iPhone 7 is really new (for Apple) but it is common in the world of Android users.
Firstly, the emphasis is on 'Black, jet black finishes'.
Well, the origin of the mobile phone is in black anyway. I remember my first Nokia 8110 which was featured in the movie "Matrix" was an all black phone which was built with the "human technology" in mind. So, Apple is taking a bold move to go back to the classic and premium feel of black, a color that never fail. Excited? I don't think so.
Second, it is the "Splash and Water Resistance".
Hmmm, anything new? Not really if you are already an Android user, especially Samsung or Sony. More phones are promoting active outdoor usage with a tougher built for users with out-going lifestyles. Even for some users who are not into extreme outdoor activities, having a water resistance smartphone can be useful when it is needed (maybe when a phone drop into the toilet?) Hence, water resistance is becoming a good-to-have feature for higher-end smartphones. I think Apple fans will be very excited about this but for an existing Android user, will this make them to switch to iPhone 7? (I don't think so).
Third, Two cameras that shoot as one (only available on iPhone 7 Plus).
Two is better than one? I am not a professional photographer so I cannot comment much about the quality of the dual camera with telephoto lens. We will have to wait for some reviews or comparison tests from the specialist like Techradar, CNET or Android Authority. We have also seen the use of dual-camera on some Android-based smartphones, with the latest model in the market that collaborated with Leica too. Perhaps this is the trend and will become more common in the near future.
Anyhow, the question is are you excited for a two cameras and it is only available if you purchase the iPhone 7 Plus, which will cost much more? To me, I am not so sure if it worth the money.
Lastly, The EarPods and AirPods
Okay, the new EarPods uses Lightning connector. Which means that you will not be able to use your EarPods while charging or vice versa. It is good that iPhone 7 still comes with the 3.5mm headphone jack adapter (wait, adapter? Then what is the point...). I personally feels that the Airpods design looks weird, especially looking at the picture shown on Apple's official website. Also, I think a careless person like me might lost the AirPods easily, unless it has a sensor or something that tells me I am away from the Pods if I have dropped it/misplace it somewhere. Well, maybe that's just me.
There are still a list of features that Apple is shouting about the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus but I think the most significant features are these four. The overall design looks the same like iPhone 6 so it is not worth mentioning. After going through the Tech Specs on the website, I personally don't see the 'Wow-factor' and I am looking forward for the iPhone 8 perhaps.
What say you?
Firstly, the emphasis is on 'Black, jet black finishes'.
Well, the origin of the mobile phone is in black anyway. I remember my first Nokia 8110 which was featured in the movie "Matrix" was an all black phone which was built with the "human technology" in mind. So, Apple is taking a bold move to go back to the classic and premium feel of black, a color that never fail. Excited? I don't think so.
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| Screenshot from Apple's Official Website. Source: http://www.apple.com/iphone-7/ |
Hmmm, anything new? Not really if you are already an Android user, especially Samsung or Sony. More phones are promoting active outdoor usage with a tougher built for users with out-going lifestyles. Even for some users who are not into extreme outdoor activities, having a water resistance smartphone can be useful when it is needed (maybe when a phone drop into the toilet?) Hence, water resistance is becoming a good-to-have feature for higher-end smartphones. I think Apple fans will be very excited about this but for an existing Android user, will this make them to switch to iPhone 7? (I don't think so).
 |
| Screenshot from Apple's Official Website. Source: http://www.apple.com/iphone-7/ |
Two is better than one? I am not a professional photographer so I cannot comment much about the quality of the dual camera with telephoto lens. We will have to wait for some reviews or comparison tests from the specialist like Techradar, CNET or Android Authority. We have also seen the use of dual-camera on some Android-based smartphones, with the latest model in the market that collaborated with Leica too. Perhaps this is the trend and will become more common in the near future.
Anyhow, the question is are you excited for a two cameras and it is only available if you purchase the iPhone 7 Plus, which will cost much more? To me, I am not so sure if it worth the money.
 |
| Screenshot from Apple's Official Website. Source: http://www.apple.com/iphone-7/ |
Okay, the new EarPods uses Lightning connector. Which means that you will not be able to use your EarPods while charging or vice versa. It is good that iPhone 7 still comes with the 3.5mm headphone jack adapter (wait, adapter? Then what is the point...). I personally feels that the Airpods design looks weird, especially looking at the picture shown on Apple's official website. Also, I think a careless person like me might lost the AirPods easily, unless it has a sensor or something that tells me I am away from the Pods if I have dropped it/misplace it somewhere. Well, maybe that's just me.
There are still a list of features that Apple is shouting about the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus but I think the most significant features are these four. The overall design looks the same like iPhone 6 so it is not worth mentioning. After going through the Tech Specs on the website, I personally don't see the 'Wow-factor' and I am looking forward for the iPhone 8 perhaps.
What say you?
Saturday, September 3, 2016
Top 5 Weaknesses in Students' Answers
As an examiner, I would like to point out some of the most common weaknesses in students' answers that can be avoided. These are the top 10 weaknesses in students' answers:
1. Fail to plan and prepare for the answer
The reason of showing the marks allocation on each of the exam question is to allow the student to plan for their answer. A question with 10 marks will need more points or depth of discussion as compare to question with 2 marks which requires brief explanation. The length of the answer may varies according to the marks allocated. This will reflect on time management too (this is why many students always complain that they do not have enough time to complete their answers in the final exam).
2. Do not pay attention to the question verbs
All examiner who set exam questions need to comply with the Bloom's taxonomy according to the level of the paper. Various verbs can be used to assess different level of intellectual which requires different answers. Failing to provide what the question verbs require will result in poor answer. For example, lower level verb like 'define' is just to give meaning of a term whereas 'discuss' is to examine in detail by using arguments for and against.
3. Writing down all you know
Some student do not bother with the scope of the question asked but rather look at a few keywords in the questions. With that, they will provide the answers based on what they know about these few keywords and give long lists or writing down all they know about a the subject area, without caring whether it is relevant or not. Hence, the student may thought that they have answered all the questions completely and did a good job in the exam but will not get the marks as they are forcing irrelevancies into answers. (Hey! examiners do read your answers before awarding marks. We don't just look at quantity but 'QUALITY' of your answer).
4. Repeating and duplicating the same answer
Please note that when examiners set the question paper, they will have to map out the question according to course learning outcomes. Which mean that each question in an exam paper will be assessing on a specific topic. Each question will not overlap with another or repeat the same topic or area. Therefore, if a student is repeating the same answer/material in different parts of answers, it shows that there are limited knowledge and understanding of the course; mainly focusing too narrowly on one area.
5. Only theories and concepts
In social science, students are taught to be practical and able to apply what they learn at real working environment. Although the fundamentals and principles which covers theories and concepts are important, most of the exam questions would assess on the application or practicality of the learned theories and concepts. This make more sense to have essay or case study questions in the exam. As stated in Weaknesses No.2, many exam questions with more marks allocated requires student to not just to state the theories or concepts by to apply them with illustration or examples.
There you go, the five most common weaknesses that I think can be improved. With this feedback, I look forward to see better exam answers from my own students.
To all learners, all the best!
1. Fail to plan and prepare for the answer
The reason of showing the marks allocation on each of the exam question is to allow the student to plan for their answer. A question with 10 marks will need more points or depth of discussion as compare to question with 2 marks which requires brief explanation. The length of the answer may varies according to the marks allocated. This will reflect on time management too (this is why many students always complain that they do not have enough time to complete their answers in the final exam).
2. Do not pay attention to the question verbsAll examiner who set exam questions need to comply with the Bloom's taxonomy according to the level of the paper. Various verbs can be used to assess different level of intellectual which requires different answers. Failing to provide what the question verbs require will result in poor answer. For example, lower level verb like 'define' is just to give meaning of a term whereas 'discuss' is to examine in detail by using arguments for and against.
3. Writing down all you know
Some student do not bother with the scope of the question asked but rather look at a few keywords in the questions. With that, they will provide the answers based on what they know about these few keywords and give long lists or writing down all they know about a the subject area, without caring whether it is relevant or not. Hence, the student may thought that they have answered all the questions completely and did a good job in the exam but will not get the marks as they are forcing irrelevancies into answers. (Hey! examiners do read your answers before awarding marks. We don't just look at quantity but 'QUALITY' of your answer).
4. Repeating and duplicating the same answer
Please note that when examiners set the question paper, they will have to map out the question according to course learning outcomes. Which mean that each question in an exam paper will be assessing on a specific topic. Each question will not overlap with another or repeat the same topic or area. Therefore, if a student is repeating the same answer/material in different parts of answers, it shows that there are limited knowledge and understanding of the course; mainly focusing too narrowly on one area.
5. Only theories and concepts
In social science, students are taught to be practical and able to apply what they learn at real working environment. Although the fundamentals and principles which covers theories and concepts are important, most of the exam questions would assess on the application or practicality of the learned theories and concepts. This make more sense to have essay or case study questions in the exam. As stated in Weaknesses No.2, many exam questions with more marks allocated requires student to not just to state the theories or concepts by to apply them with illustration or examples.
There you go, the five most common weaknesses that I think can be improved. With this feedback, I look forward to see better exam answers from my own students.
To all learners, all the best!
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