Angel and Mortal

Technorati Tags: NUS, Kent Ridge, Angel and Mortal, A Block, Block Activity

The Angel and Mortal box hang at the door outside Level 1 lift

Beside Inter-Block Game (IBG), "Angel and Mortal" is also another 'big' event in KR for the month of August. Seniors in every block will become Angel and a Mortal is assigned to each of them. Angels will send stuff to their own Mortals, and Mortals are required to give things back to their Angels.

This game already started for 2 weeks, and this is the third week. For my block - A Block, we can see different gives placed in the "Angel and Mortal box" outside the lift at Level 1 everyday. There are chocolates, 100 Plus, junk foods, sweets, letters, key chain... and APPLE! Serious, the mortal gave his/her Angel an apple.

Sounds fun eh? But too bad my Angel never send me things... so sad... hmm, let me try to give my Angel a chocolate bar tonight and see whether he/she exist or not. ;)

KRonos in PS!

Technorati Tags: NUS, Kent Ridge, KRonos, Plaza Singapura, Dreams, RAG, RAG and FLAG, Sketches of the past, Potraits of the future




Went Plaza Singapura on Saturday, 19th August with KR RAGGERs. Basically, its just an 'extention' of RAG & FLAG Day. Most of the static display from every Hall and Faculty were diplayed here. And of course, the winning float - KRonos was brought (or 'drived') here.

The presentation starts around 1530. It begins with the dance from other Halls and Faculties. Then end with KRonos's presentation. Then around 1900, there is a second round of presentation.

// After that, we all went Fish Market, Plaza Singapura for dinner!

Kim Sin Tae holding the KR Flag when we arrived near Plaza Singapura. In front are KR RAG Dancers

KRonos in front of Plaza Singapura

RAGGERs checking the mechanism of the float
From left: Li Dan, Christina, Hashikin and Jayston

The Winning float for NUS "RAG & FLAG Day" 2006 - KRonos!
From left: Hoong Soon, Royston, Christina, Yi Ting and Wei Man

Mathematics Decryption

Technorati Tags: NUS, CS1231X, Discrete Mathematics, Decryption, Caesar Decryption

First Mathematics homework... decryption~

Try to decode this:

WHVW WRGDB


Hint: Try using the following formula

Pi(n)=m+n (mod 26)





ANSWER can be found here. Credits to Lester Chan.

KR Hall Bash

Technorati Tags: NUS, KR, Life, Hall Bash, clubbing, first experience



Went Hall Bash at The Butter Factory yesterday night, around 2100. Hall Bash is something like clubbing. So, yeap! This is my first Clubbing experience!

All A-Blockers gathered around 2030 at the roof top before going The Butter Factory. Then we all walked down to Jalan Pasir Panjang to take taxi. Joseph, Swee King, Zhi Hao and me took the first taxi. Taxi cost S$2 per person.

We reach our destination around 2105. The entry ticket is S$10 and it comes with a drink voucher. Since I don't really know what to order with the voucher, so I followed Swee King and ordered Vodca Redbull.

The first event was Pageant Contest by all blocks. A Block's representatives were Roy and Ri Na. All the contestant cat-walked for a round in formal dress.

Following after that is the performance by KR Dancers.

After that was the "Uh... Ah!" game. Each block sends 2 representatives, male and female. The female were asked to remove the clip from the male's body with her mouth while blindfolded. E-blockers won in this round. A Block's representatives were Chirs and ???.

Then is the second round of the Pageant Contest. All the contestant cat-walked in casual wear in this round.

After the second round of the pageant thing is another short game. This round, Zhi Hao and Charlotte were the A Block representatives. Just like the game before, its another 'simple' game. The female representative has to roll the egg in the long pants of the male representative from bottom to waist level. Zhi Hao and Charlotte won this round!

Then was the last round of the Pegeant Contest. The contestant were asked to pick one of the notes and elaborate as 'creative' as possible whatever the word/phrase or questions in it.

After the Pageant Contest... its DANCING time! Just like in all movies, everyone dance like crazy! But, some can really dance. For example, Li Dan, he went up the small stage to dance, and wow! I must say, he really dance well... Hmm... I tried to 'dance' but failed. In the end, around 12am... I gave up and stand at the side, just like Adrianus.

Went back to hall around 1300. Maybe its midnight already so the fee become slightly expensive - total S$12.


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Expenses:
S$10 Entry ticket
S$2 Taxi fee (go)
S$4 Taxi fee (back)


*not photos yet... will post after I get from http://www.whosgoing.sg/.

Bid! Bid! Bid!

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Allocated Modules
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Module Code : CS1231X
Module Title: Discrete Structures

Module Code : SSS1207
Module Title: Natural Heritage of Singapore

Module Code : CS1101Y
Module Title: Programming Methodology

Module Code : MA1505
Module Title: Mathematics I

Module Code : EG1108
Module Title: Electrical Engineering

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Modules that are not successfully allocated in this bidding round
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Module Code : GEK2022
Module Title: Samurai, Geisha, Yakuza as Self or Other Reason : Out-bidded

Module Code : GEK1509
Module Title: Introduction to the Nanoworld Reason : Out-bidded

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So sickening... hard to bid for General Elective Modules (GEM). Wasted about 200 points when try to bid for GEK1509 in the past few rounds... and this round (3B), I decided to be 'smarter' by putting bids in the less popular subjects like SSS1207, where number of bidders are far lesser than the vacancies... I used 1 points to get that modules... =.='

Luckily I didn't put all my remaining points (about 350) for the GEK1002 Japanese Studies. Or else my points will be totally wasted as the 3B Bidding Result shows that 600 is the minimum bid point...

Oh well, I guess I'll just go for the GEK1509 although the module description says that:

Located within one of the global centres of biodiversity, Singapore is endowed
with a rich natural heritage that is impacted by expanding urbanisation.
Development poses a great challenge to nature conservation and Singapore is an
excellent model to study how a balance can be achieved. Students will be
introduced to the country?s natural heritage, its historical, scientific and
potential economic value. You will have the opportunity to explore important
habitats, and to think critically about the issues of sustainable development
and the nation?s responsibility to posterity and to regional and international
conventions related to biodiversity conservation. Students are expected to
undertake the field trips on their own and at their own time within the
semester; and will be encouraged to 'self-learn'. A special website with
information on the places to visit and their significance serves as a
semi-interactive IT-resource. Suggested trails and what can be observed appear
on the website. The students' independence and experiential learning aspects are
strongly encouraged.

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Tomorrow there is a Hall Bash at The Butter Factory. Still not sure want to go or not... the entrance fee is S$10. But then, I think I'll go the coming Dinner & Dance (DND) lar... better... but the entrance fee is S$55... swt... see how first...

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Today's lectures still ok in the morning. But the Mathematics I in the afternoon was bloody sien... the lecturer like only read out the notes, which we can download from the Interactive Virtual Learning Environment (IVLE) website... most people actually sleep in the class, don't worry, I did try my best to stay awake >.< Though I stayed awake, but then I have no idea what-the-hack the lecturer was talking about. My seniors 'advice' me to watch the webcast of other classes in IVLE to 'have better understanding'... ;) Guess this how technology suppose to be 'utilized'...

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Iter-Block Game (IBG) is coming soon. So before dinner just now, my block (A Block) had a Touchball training session at 1800. Then after the Hall Meeting (starts at 2100), we have Frisbee training session again... then after Frisbee, me and another few more friends plan to go for Road Race training (jogging, easy way to say)... wah... going to be damn tired 2nite... but luckily tomorrow can wake up late a bit since my lecture starts at 1000. Then, afternoon still can continue sleep since there is no class. ^_^ Hehe...

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Guess thats all... need to go Hall Meeting now... sien~~~ =p haha...

SoC Unix Account

WARNING: this is stiucsib86's own notes

The SoC Account opens the door to our facilities and resources. Get one today!!!
User Agreement

I hereby apply for the use of student/staff computing facilities and resources from the School of Computing ("the School"), National University of Singapore ("the University").
I undertake:
To refer to https://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/cf/rules/ for details of all rules, regulations and policies governing the provision and use of computing facilities and resources of the School. I MUST comply with these rules, regulations and policies and NOT engage in or facilitate any prohibited or illegal activities as defined therein.
To be fully responsible for activities and security related to my account(s). I MUST comply with the following (but not limited to):
to disallow and prevent another person from accessing my account(s);
to keep all passwords allocated to me confidential and ensure that no one comes to know about it;
To use the computing facilities and resources of the School responsibly towards other users, the School and the University; and legitimately only for their intended academic, administrative or other authorized purposes. I MUST NOT sully the good name of the School and the University while using the facilities and resources.
NOT to engage in any act or facilitate any act that contravenes any Singapore Laws, eg, the Computer Misuse Acts, the Copyright Acts etc.
I agree that the School and the University:
May examine my electronic files, data, messages and mails to gather sufficient information to diagnose and correct problems with system software or, with sufficient cause for suspicion, to determine if a user acts in breaching any of the above undertakings or where allowed or required by the laws of Singapore.
May revise the rules, regulations and policies of the School from time to time.
May initiate disciplinary actions against me for breaching any of the above undertakings. These actions, depending on the severity of a breach, may include temporary revoke of the privilege to use a facility or resource (eg, computer-account suspension), fine, referral for further punishment by the University, legal actions and /or publications of the breach.

KR Dating Game 06/07

Technorati Tags: NUS, Kent Ridge, KR, Dating Game, Wei Man, Formal Dinner, Poem


Yeah, I've got my date for Formal Dinner on 14th August, which is tomorrow! Her name is Wei Man. Hehe. Formal Dinner is a tradition in KR. All the juniors must "do something" to impress their target (Seniors from different block) so they will agree to be their partner.

I wrote a poem, with the help of a senior from USA (he is on exchange programme). Then I divide the poem into 4 parts and give to her one by one. I gave her a small gift when I pass each part of the poem to her. But of course, the gifts are according to the contain of the poem lar...
>> For the first part, I gave her a box of heart shape paper cuttings.
>> Second part, I attached a poster of X Japan which I printed out from internet, along with a X Japan logo pasted at the back of the poster.
>> The third part, I gave her a box of chocolates... (all my chocolate savings for the coming 2 weeks... >.<) >> The last part... I gave a a bookmark with a "lilac-like" decoration inside...
>>> Additional part (not the poem, but still a part of the puzzle), with the word "Will you be my date", I gave her a bouquet of roses which I made from cloths...

Haha, with the "help" of RAGGERs, shouting "SAY YES! SAY YES!", she agreed when I "proposed" to her on the morning (around 0530) of 7th August.

A bit of information about my date, Wei Man. She is in the Costume Department of KR RAG. She is 20 this year. She likes gothic stuff, animes, rock bands, purple colour... (and all other weird-weird stuff =p haha)

Below is the Poem. It is a bit funny because its based on what Wei Man likes.

Though Nature’s bloom is in Summer’s rays
My love for you is filled with Spring’s blessings.
Lasting hearts wear the plumage of cosplay:
Noble Bishojo in warrior’s dressing.
Defend the Bishonen goddess’s joy.
You shall be the melodious idol
And I will be the groveling fanboy.
Like X Japan, rock out suicidal.
I will be the Pata to your Toshi;
The stoic Tifa to your fearless Cloud.
Send you Bonbons, chocolates, and sushi
Make my affections outrival the crowd.
All hope hangs on you accepting this oath;
Let my love be the soil for lilacs’ growth

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Guess thats all. Tomorrow Semester 1 offcially starts... and Formal Dinner and Star To Burst are on tomorrow too... can't wait! But need to do shopping for cloths later in the afternoon... sien~!

Haha! Hall life is F U N~!

NUS RAG & FLAG Day

Technorati Tags: NUS, Kent Ridge, KRonos, Dreams, RAG, RAG and FLAG, Sketches of the past, Potraits of the future, Chancellor Shield




Yesterday, NUS RAG Day 2006, was the most memorable day for all Kent Ridgens. Kent Ridge won almost all the awards. Since the "Most Collection Award" (for FLAG Day) and "Best Float Award" * drop into KR's hand, so the "Chancellor Shield" automatically become Kent Ridge's for the year 2006!

RAG AND FLAG 2006 WINNERS

Halls of Residence

Chancellor’s Challenge Shields
Overall Champion for Halls of Residence: Kent Ridge Hall

NUS President’s Challenge Shields
Best Float for Halls of Residence: Kent Ridge Hall
Best Total Collection for a Hall of Residence: Kent Ridge Hall

NUSSU Challenge Shields
Best Float Design for Halls of Residence: King Edward VII Hall
Best Float Presentation for Halls of Residence: Kent Ridge Hall
Least Cost Float for Halls of Residence: Temasek Hall
Best Environmental-Friendly Float for Halls of Residence: Kent Ridge Hall
Most Commendable Progress in Absolute Increase: Kent Ridge Hall


Faculty Clubs

Chancellor’s Challenge Shields
Overall Champion for Faculty Clubs: Biz School

NUS President’s Challenge Shields
Best Float for Faculty Clubs: School of Design and Environment
Best Total Collection for a Faculty Club: Biz School

NUSSU Challenge Shields
Best Float Design for Faculty Clubs: Biz School
Best Float Presentation for Faculty Clubs: Medical Society
Least Cost Float for Faculty Clubs: School of Design & Environment
Best Environmental-Friendly Float for Faculty Clubs: Dentistry
Best Per Capita Collection for Faculty Clubs: Biz School
Best Total Coin Collection for Faculty Clubs: Science
Most Commendable Progress in Percentage Increase: School of Computing

OSA Creativity Shield: Kent Ridge Hall


more info: http://newshub.nus.edu.sg/ke/0603/articles/pg06.htm

The last time Kent Ridge won the Chancellor Shield was in year 2000. Wow, not bad eh? My first year in KR, and the CShield back into KR's hand.

The theme for this year's RAG Day is "Sketches of the past, Potraits of the future".

Hmm, the RAGGERs have been working really hard for the past few months to produce KR's Champion Float - Kronos! Kronos is a time-travel train. All the parts (front, body and carriage) can be opened. There is a pair of hidden wing in the body of the train, so when the cylinder (body) of the train open.... wuuaaalah! The wings spread.... and the crowds cheered as they amazed by the mechanism... and I suppose this is what makes Kronos the Best Float this year!

KR Raggers and Dancers!

KRonos

More photos? HERE!

*In "20060812 NUS Rag and Flag Day" Album