IC Briefing + Microsoft Surface

I went Microsoft's Office at Marina Boulevard for Imagine Cup briefing yesterday. There are total of 7 groups which manage to get into Round 2, NUS (2), NTU (1), NYP(4).

And... I've got my eBox-4300 finally! Round 2 has officially begun!

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After the talk with Neng Jiing at Conference Room 10, we went to the other side to try out Microsoft Surface. Everyone there (actually 7 of us all from NUS) were very excited about the capability of Suface. Neng Jiing and the other Microsoft's associate told us that we are very lucky. That Surface will be only here in Singapore for 1 week (until Friday, 03 March). On top of that, its the only Surface in Singapore (for now)...

I’ve watched the introduction video regarding surface few months ago. At that time, I thought I will only be able to see, or physically experience Surface few years later, when Surface becomes common to the public; when Surface becomes cheap, just like PCs, according to Moore’s Law. Who knows, with some twist of fate, I’m standing just in front of Surface.

Surface is really cool. With its multi built-in sensors, it has a lot of application-development potential. The function which I find the most interesting is surface object recognition. For example, when you put your mobile phone on top of the screen, the photos or music in your phone will ‘flow out’ on to the surface.

Another thing about Surface is the capability of it to detect surface object and its orientation, i.e., which direction you are standing at. Just imagine the potential for cool apps development. All kind of apps will evolve from this feature.

Second Light, the second generation of Microsoft Surface will have more sensors and capability.

I’m sure Surface will be the next trend in computing.

真难看

今年蓝舍高层真是做得非常难看。。。这三年来最难看的一次。。。可能是大部分的行政人员都自以为是吧。

只希望蓝舍接下来几年的表现不会受影响。

老了，不想管这么多了，也不想在为自己是否能回蓝舍而烦，只想为自己的前途铺上柏油。

对联

此木成柴山山出
因火生烟夕夕多

-郑板桥

水皮生波水水淼
白王成皇人人从
林木为森火火炎
日月共明日日昌

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Personality Test

Results from personality test, http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx.

Your view on yourself:

You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.
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:

You are very serious about relationships and aren't interested in wasting time with people you don't really like. If you meet the right person, you will fall deeply and beautifully in love.
Your views on education

Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.
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.

Replacement of EZlink card

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