Free iPod Video Converter

Free iPod Video Converter 1.34

Free iPod Video Converter provides an easy and completed way to convert all popular video formats to iPod video. You can enjoy DVD/VCD and AVI, MPEG, WMV, RM, RMVB, DivX, ASF, VOB video files in your iPod with few clicks. The program is a freeware and does not contain any form of malware, including but not limited to: spyware, viruses, trojans and backdoors. Version 1.32 build 852 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

http://download.cnet.com/Free-iPod-Video-Converter/3000-2194_4-10498770.html

Moyea Video4Web Converter:

Leawo Free iPod Converter, clean and free, pretty interface for easy use.
http://www.leawo.com/video-converter/free-ipodconverter.html.

Format Factory, widest range of format support, especially for format maniac.
http://www.formatoz.com/

Airfare & ETA to Melbourne

Emirates 2 To go $8780 (Business Class)

http://fly.emirates.com

Ecomony Class 2 To Go $ $1952

https://www.singaporeair.com

Singapore Airline $2,018 for 2 person
Difference with Emirates is only $66

SINGAPORE AIRLINE BUSINESS CLASS $ 9,178.00
Difference $398


Apply ETA cost is S$20

http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/

XP Service Pack 3 Set-Up X Access Denied.

While YOU downloading Service Pack 3 got this message:

Service Pack 3 Set-Up X Access Denied.

The problem may be with the xp registry on your computer. I found the following fix that worked:

1. Make a backup of your registry.
2. Download and install subinacl.exe.
3. Create a file called reset.cmd with Notepad. Copy the text below into the file reset.cmd and run reset.cmd with administrative rights (it may take a LONG time):

cd /d "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Resource Kits\Tools"
subinacl /subkeyreg HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE /grant=administrators=f /grant=system=f
subinacl /subkeyreg HKEY_CURRENT_USER /grant=administrators=f /grant=system=f
subinacl /subkeyreg HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT /grant=administrators=f /grant=system=f
subinacl /subdirectories %SystemDrive% /grant=administrators=f /grant=system=f
subinacl /subdirectories %windir%*.* /grant=administrators=f /grant=system=f
secedit /configure /cfg %windir%\inf\defltbase.inf /db defltbase.sdb /verbose


subinacl.exe can be downloaded from microsoft.

Download details: SubInACL (SubInACL.exe)

Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image

Download here

Resetting the Registry and the File Permissions

Using SECEDIT.EXE in Windows XP Professional

In Windows XP Professional, you may use the following secedit command-line to reset the file and registry permissions to defaults.

secedit /configure /cfg %windir%\repair\secsetup.inf /db secsetup.sdb /verbose

For more information, see article How to reset security settings back to the defaults.

iPhone 3GS

The iPhone 3GS will be available from July 10 in Singapore.

iFlexi Plus

Monthly Fees $95
Bundled data (7.2Mbps) 2GB
Bundled mins (outgoing) 500
Bundled SMS/MMS 500
iphone 3G (8gb) $0
iphone 3GS(16gb) $0

iphone 3GS(32gb) $138

http://www.apple.com/iphone/iphone-3gs/

the technical specs for the iPhone 3GS, please click on http://www.apple.com/iphone/


http://home.singtel.com/ipclinic/clinic.html#





https://www.singtelshop.com/#

US VERSION LOCKED TO AT&T

US$ 323.00 = S$ 471.422

Genuine Microsoft Sotware

Microsoft recently update Microsoft Genuine Advantage software and out of the blue all my PCs from Australia deemed that my Microsoft XP Professional is non-genuine. I called Microsoft Singapore 65 6888 8899 for assistance and was asked to forward a photo of the original Software.

Couple of hours wasted on the line . I was asked to download a file and re-key in my software license .
The file is KeyUpdateTool_enu .

You can find all this here http://www.paulsxp.com/downloads.html

Anyone with this problem and require assistance please feel free to contact me.

Reference

http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/default.aspx?displaylang=en

Upon successful installation you will be able to obtain the following software free !

Windows® Defender

Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP

Microsoft Calculator Plus

Good luck !!

How To Change The NAME ON Your Computer

For Windows XP

1. Begin by first clicking on the Start Button.
2. Then click on the Run Icon, which will open up the Run Menu for you.
3. Type the word Regedit into the white area and then click on the OK button.
4. Click on the plus sign [+] next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE to expand that section.
5. Then click on the plus sign [+] next to Software to expand that section.
6. Then click on the plus sign [+] next to Microsoft to expand that section.
7. Then click on the plus sign [+] next to Windows NT to expand that section.
8. Then click on the yellow folder entitled Current Version. Do not click on its plus sign [+].
9. Now move over to the right side of the screen and scroll down until you see Registered Owner.
10. Double click directly onto the words Registered Owner until it opens up for you.
11. There will be a white entry area entitled Value data: awaiting your input.
12. Simply type your first and last name into the white area and click on the OK button.
13. If you also want to add or change the Company information, then please continue onward.
14. Double click directly onto the words Registered Organization until it opens up for you.
15. There will also be a white entry area entitled Value data: awaiting your input.
16. Simply type your Company information into the white area and click on the OK button.
17. Now close the Registry by clicking on the X box located at the top right corner of the screen.
18. You must reboot your computer for the changes to take effect for Windows XP.

** ENABLE WRITE CACHING ON THE DISK **

How to Change the System Properties Text & Logo in Windows XP

How to Change the System Properties Logo in Windows XP

1. Create your own logo image in a graphic .bmp file. Ideally the image should be maximum 180 pixels wide and 120 pixels high.

2. Copy your logo image file over to the system32 subdirectory under the Windows system directory (usually c:\windows\system32)

3. Rename your image file to oemlogo.bmp

4. If you want to add your contact info in the system properties screen, create a file called oeminfo.ini in the same system32 directory and copy this in the file:

5. [General]

6. Manufacturer=TEXT YOU WANT

7. Model=TEXT YOU WANT

8. [Support Information]

9. line1="ATC Doha"

10. line2="DOha-Qatar"

11. line3="TEXT YOU WANT"

12. line4="TEXT YOU WANT"

13. Open the oeminfo.ini file with your text editor of choice and edit the sections under "General" and "Support Information"

14. to make oeminfo.ini file,just open text document(note pad),copy line 5 to 12,then edit 'TEXT YOU WANT',any word you want,but not too long(it wont display),then click on file>save as>Save file type as other>then for the name,create name 'oeminfo.ini'>save>copy to directory as above

For best results, the image should contain 256 colors. The image file size should be around 23k.

Kid's blog - worrying trend

When a kid "blog" this I would be dammed worried .....

=/ i feel shitty.
i think you should counsel my mom asap.
she needs major counselling.
she.attempted.to.ground.me...
for.until.she.thinks.that.my.results.are.better.
she almost.. tshe wants me to stop bgirling.
she wants me to stop sessions.
she wants me to come back home right after school.
she wants to take my laptop away.
she wants to buy more assessment books for me.
she wants me to study like some mad ass.
she.wants.alot.of.things.from.me
all she ever do is assume.
how to, when each time i tell her what i feel, she tells me that it's all excuses.
i tell her that i don't like her to assume and i hate it when she always thinks that i have to live up to her expectations.
i.just.feel.damn.shitty.now. >>
eexactly.
that's what she's telling my aunts and grandma. i'm rebellious.
telling her what i feel, she thinks i'm rebelling.

been bearing it for a month..

what rights, do you fucking have, to try and take my laptop away?!


you make me feel like shit. ,j,joy, laughter &
(do you think you can give me thareally, mum.. aasyyou may be my mum, but you're not anyone to mess up my life for me.
in your eyes, i'm always just fooling around.
in your eyes, i'im someone that always creates trouble.
in your fucking pathetic eyes, i'm just a daughht
heach time when i do my practices, you aren't there to see my study.
each time when i do my revisions, you aren't there to watch over me.
of course you wouldn't know i studied.
iyouyyou think i'm always joking around in school.
you think i'm this, i'm that & you don't listen to my esxplanation.
each time i give you an explanation, you say i'm giving excuses.
each time i try to give you a clearer view of me, you tell me to shut up. fucking
what is this? ttrying to give you an explanation means i'm rebelling?
i'll show you one day, what is rebellious. by then, don't regret everything you say.
i may be younger then you, you may be my mother.
but it still, doesn't give you a fucking right, to interfere in my life.
i hate it when each time you don't listen to me.
i hate it when you say you expect this, i must get this.
you fucking jolly well know, since young, i don't live up to anyone's expection.
i live my life, i live up to my expections.s . trust me, i have my bbetter of myself then you have for me.
i may have done very badly last term but it still doesn't give you th fucking right to put me down.
do you know,
how much it sucks just trying to tell you all thesemakes me upsetyou all no


i know you're working hard outside to provide me,
b & you feel stressed.
i tell you each time, to stop worrying about me.
yyou just wouldn't listen.
and all you do now, is blame me each time you're upset.

Singapore fibre optic cables

Targeted for fibre installation between April 2011 to June 2011

Singapore starts the world's first nationwide fibre optic cable installation.
Fibre optic cables for Singapore's new, ultra high-speed broadband network, which will be completed by 2012, will be installed into homes and offices from September.
The company contracted to do the installation, OpenNet, will start sending out letters to homeowners from July.

Extracts from http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/436358/1/.html dated 16th June 2009

OpenNet to start installing fibre optic cables in homes, offices

Fibre optic cables for Singapore's new, ultra high-speed broadband network, which will be completed by 2012, will be installed into homes and offices from September.

The company contracted to do the installation, OpenNet, will start sending out letters to homeowners from July.

Residents have three weeks to respond and installation is free.

Those who want it installed at a later date will have to pay S$220 for apartments and S$450 for landed properties.

OpenNet says it expects to invest over S$100 million in total to complete the project, on top of the S$750 million funding from the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA).

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Enter your Postal Code at http://rollout.opennet.com.sg/ to check installation date for your home or office.

On the results page, you can click on 'Alert Me' to fill in your contact details for installation arrangements.

If you encounter difficulty entering the above site, enable Proxy settings in your browser, as follows:-

In Internet Explorer, click on Tools -> Internet Options -> Connections -> LAN Settngs, and tick Proxy server, followed by Advanced to enter the Proxy Settings :-

HTTP : proxy.singnet.com.sg (proxy address) ; and 8080 (port address)

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OpenNet FAQs : http://www.opennet.com.sg/faq/

FAQ for Residential Premises : http://www.opennet.com.sg/faq/for-residential-premises-hdbprivate/
Typical installation within the home
What will the set up and installation entail within the premise?
What are the charges that I have to bear for the installation of the optical fibre point into my home?
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Will one fibre point be enough since I have home networking with multiple users at home (e.g. myself, my wife & 2 kids)? Does it support home networking?
Currently, the maximum broadband speeds offered are up to 100Mbps. Broadband through fibre will be able to provide speeds of 1Gbps and above, which are at least 10 times more than the current market offerings. These speeds can be delivered using only one optical fibre point.
OpenNet will connect one fibre point to every household. Additional fibre points can be requested through your Retail Service Providers (RSPs), if necessary.
Once the optical fibre point is established within the Home, your Retail Service Provider will work with you to establish a home network to link all your computers.
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How do I sign up for optical fibre?
How do I know if optical fibre is available where I live?
What if I do not agree to have it installed at this time?
Previously I was offered the fibre installation via the initial Letter of Offer but I refused to sign up. Can I still sign up now?
Do I need to get approval from the landlord to install the point in my rented home?
What can optical fibre do for me?
Can this point be used to watch pay TV as well?
After installing this point, does it mean I can enjoy high speed broadband without subscribing to SingNet/StarHub/PacNet anymore?
What is the maximum download speed of optic fibre?
I already have a Fibre connection at home. Can I sign up for additional fibre connection at the same address? How do I go about doing this?

There are also separate FAQs for Building Owners, and for Commercial Tenants.

Have a good Laff !

A few days ago, Prime Minister Mori was given some Basic English conversation training before he visits Washington and meets president Barack Obama...

The instructor told Mori Prime Minister, when you shake hand with President Obama, please say 'how r u'.
Then Mr. Obama should say, 'I am fine, and you?' Now, you should say 'me too'. Afterwards we, translators, will do the work for you.'

It looks quite simple, but the truth is...

When Mori met Obama , he mistakenly said 'who r u?' (Instead of 'How r u?'.)

Mr. Obama was a bit shocked but still managed to react with humor:
'Well, I'm Michelle's husband, ha-ha...'

Then Mori replied 'me too, ha-ha.. .'.

Then there was a long silence in the meeting room.

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LiFe in SiNgApOre ...

In Singapore , the majority of us live in
Highly Dangerous
Buildings
(HDB), and most people have already got used
to Paying and
Paying
(PAP).

Not only do you have to pay, you
Pay Until
Bankrupt (PUB).

If that's not enough, somebody still
Purposely Wants to
Dig
(PWD)and get more from you.

So what more can you do when you are in the
Money Only
Environment (MOE)?

With the current Mad
Accounting System (MAS), you are forced to
Pay the Sum Ahead (PSA),Which will leave some people
Permanently Owing Some
Banks
(POSB).

And forced to live on the Loan Techniques
Always (LTA) system.When you fall sick and happen to
be admitted to a
Money Operating
Hospital
(MOH),

You might be able to use your
Cash Prior to
Funeral
(CPF)fund.

If you are out of luck, you may meet doctors who
Never Use
Heart
(NUH) to treat you,

and you will be Sure to Give up
Hope
(SGH).

To help ease the traffic, motorists have to pay
Cash On
Expressway (COE).

If that doesn't help, they can always Eternally
Raise Prices (ERP)on the roads.

If you don't own a car, you can always make
a Mad Rush to
the Train
(MRT), OR get squashed in a bus
Side By Side (SBS ).


Lastly, under all these pressures, there are not many
places we can relax, not even the good old place we used to
go because it has become So Expensive and Nothing To
See
Actually (SENTOSA)!!!