China was fun!

Well yeah! After so long, finally had some time to edit and upload the pictures of my China trip. It was from 20 Dec to 28 Dec 2011. I was actually celebrating Chrismas with my fellow friends Adam, Theeven and Sarves. Basically it was a fun trip to Beijing, capital of China, Chengde and also TianJin. These are some of the pictures from 5000 pictures that I captured in 8 days!

Starbucks at Beijing Airport

It was a long journey and lots of walking!

The temperature was -12 at morning and -17 at night.

Royal

Still stand strong. Built with no nails.

I light up your darkness.

Standing alone

Symbol of luck and prosperous.

Stand still!

A beautiful portrait picture at the hotel lobby.

The 4 Trackers.. lol

The trip was included with serious photography.

Hotel Reception.

Some old buildings that have been preserved.

Our room.

Detailed paintings.

One of the doors!

12-story height foundation only with bricks.

Still got a lot of pictures to upload. Click here for more pictures.Virtuous Photography Facebook Page.

Freedom (HD downloadable wallpaper)

Designer :- Virtuous Photography

1. Camera modal : Sony SLT-A55V
2. F-stop : f/16
3. Exposure time : 1/100 sec
4. ISO speed : ISO-100
5. Focal length : 45mm
6. Max aperture : 4.97
7. Dimensions : 4912 x 3264
8. Width : 4912 pxl
9. Height : 3264 pxl
10. Resolution : 350 dpi
11. Colour representation : sRGB
12. Compressed pixel : 2

Banana FC

My first attempt to design my very own football team wallpaper! Please comment on it.

Broga Hill

Well, I have noting much to explain about Broga Hill, since you can see and read 1000s of blogs and comment about it.
NUC Life Science Society organized a wonderful trip to Broga Hill on 19th and 20th of March. It was awesome.
Here some of the picture that i got through my lenses.
Checkout for more in http://www.facebook.com/kingsaravanan or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Virtuous-Photography/141800715887748

Virtuous Photography

Coming up with a new virtuous photography fan page in facebook

British English vs Malaysian English

Who says our English is teruk? Just read below - Ours is simple, short, concise, straight-to-the-point, effective etc.

WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS

Britons: I'm sorry, sir, but we don't seem to have the sweater you want in your size, but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for you.

Malaysians: No stock.

RETURNING A CALL

Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone call for me a few moments ago?

Malaysians: Hello, who call?

ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY

Britons: Excuse me, I would like to get by. Would you please make way?

Malaysians: S-kew me.

WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY 

Britons: Hey! Put your wallet away, this drink is on me.

Malaysians: No need lah.

WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION

Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?

Malaysians: (pointing at the door) Can ah?

WHEN ENTERTAINING

Britons: Please make yourself right at home.

Malaysians: No need shy shy one lah!

WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE 

Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.

Malaysians: Where got?

WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER

Britons: I would prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.

Malaysians: Don't want lah.

IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION

Britons: Err...Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you're coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue.

Malaysians: You mad ah?

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE.

Britons: Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice? I'm trying to concentrate over here.

Malaysians: Shut up lah!

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU..

Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for sometime. Do I know you?

Malaysians: See what, see what?

WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION. 

Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment..

Malaysians: Die lah!!

 

WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED

Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?

Malaysians: What happened ah? Why like that one lah?

WHEN SOMEONE DID SOMETHING WRONG

Britons: This isn't the way to do it. Here, let me show you.

Malaysians: Like that also don't know how to do!

  

WHEN ONE IS ANGRY

Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me?

Malaysians: Celaka you!

I see in color

My Facebook "profile banner' design.

I SEE IN COLOR 

United 2 Arsenal 0

United are heading to Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final after powering past title rivals Arsenal with a goal in each half from Fabio and Wayne Rooney plus a virtuoso goalkeeping performance by Edwin van der Sar.

The Dutchman's dream of winning the globally-famous competition for the first time, in his final season, is now very much on and deservedly so after his string of saves - some of them world-class - denied a Gunners team desperate not to flunk a third trophy quest in a fortnight. And superb display from the Da Silva twins and of course "welcome back VALANCIA".

A clue for mounting better immune response against HIV !

Do you know that about 1 out of every 300 people infected with HIV, can build up potent immune response against the virus, thereby, do not develop AIDS ! These “HIV controller” do not even need any treatment where others continuously develop full blown AIDS and eventually die. Though our body produce antibodies against HIV, our immune system cannot compete with the virus because of it’s rapid mutation rate and several other reasons. But those “HIV controllers” can somehow generate effective immune response. This finding is, nonetheless, very fascinating because it can perhaps offer a clue to treat AIDS.

Bruce Walker, an immunologist from the Ragon Institute of Massachusetts General Hospital, first realized the clinical importance of such finding and started work with it. He and his colleagues went directly to the physicians and collected DNA sample from more than 900 HIV controllers and from about 2600 individuals with normal HIV infection. They compared both type of samples with each other, using GWAS (Genome-wide Association Study) technique, to find SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphism). They had found at least 300 sites that were assumed to be associated with the regulation of HIV. As it was very laborious to work with all 300 sites, they used regression analysis and finally had selected 4 sites that are strongly linked to HIV resistance. However it was not possible for them to suggest whether these sites cause HIV immunity by themselves or by associating with others. But hopefully they have found some specific amino acids difference in the HLA-B protein sequence between controllers and individuals with normal infection. HLA-B protein is associated with the antigen presentation which is an essential step of efficient immune response. It can be assumed that the tiny change in the HLA-B protein structure due to amino acids variation,may provide scope for better antigen presentation in those controller individuals.

HIV Structure/Life Cycle

Researchers are yet to explain the proper mechanism of how altered HlA-B protein induce better immune response, but as always scientist are not that impatient, rather they are charged up with the finding and aimed to draw an explanation about proficient immune response and ultimately design a proper treatment procedure for AIDS. 

Source:http://www.nature.com/news/2010/101104/full/news.2010.582.html

(◣_◢) I am passionate about...

I am passionate about fulfilling my life purpose. I am a unique person with a special set of skills. There is no one else who has the exact combination of talents and experiences that I have. This powerful knowledge invigorates me.

Reflection has helped me identify my unique life purpose. I have listened to my heart and been honest about the goals I have for myself.

Because I have an exceptional life purpose, I approach the world with enthusiasm. I look for ways to expand my abilities and to share my gift with others.

Only I can reveal my life purpose. At first it may feel unnerving to expose my hopes and dreams. I may be frightened that I will receive criticism or that I might fail. But I will not hide my life’s purpose. I am passionate about living truthfully.

I remind myself that my desires are not fragile. My life purpose is a sleeping tiger that only I can awaken.It is a strong core that gives me excitement and energy. It allows me to approach life with vivacity.

I am passionate and purposeful. There is no one else in the world who can experience my life nor fulfill my life purpose, so I choose to honor my Creator and myself. I cherish my life purpose, and I seek ways to achieve fulfillment.

I awaken the tiger within me. I am empowered, and I feel alive and strong. With determination, I bring my life purpose to fruition.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. How can I honor my life purpose in my everyday actions?
2. Have I awoken the sleeping tiger inside of me that represents my life purpose?
3. Do I approach my life with excitement and energy?

Military dog comes home from Iraq traumatized

Gina was traumatized

Gina was a playful 2-year-old German shepherd when she went to Iraq as a highly trained bomb-sniffing dog with the military, conducting door-to-door searches and witnessing all sorts of noisy explosions.

Gina, the German Shepherd

She returned home to Colorado cowering and fearful. When her handlers tried to take her into a building, she would stiffen her legs and resist. Once inside, she would tuck her tail beneath her body and slink along the floor. She would hide under furniture or in a corner to avoid people.

A military veterinarian diagnosed her with post-traumatic stress disorder — a condition that some experts say can afflict dogs just like it does humans.

"She showed all the symptoms and she had all the signs," said Master Sgt. Eric Haynes, the kennel master at Peterson Air Force Base. "She was terrified of everybody and it was obviously a condition that led her down that road."

A year later, Gina is on the mend. Frequent walks among friendly people and a gradual reintroduction to the noises of military life have begun to overcome her fears, Haynes said.

"That's not to say that animals can't be traumatized. It sounds like this dog was traumatized from the experience of extreme stress and fear," Saul said. "That causes an alteration in the animal's nervous system similar to an alteration of the nervous system in humans."

My own LYRIC

Hmmm.. In the end manage to come out with my own Tamil song lyric. Now I'm in the process to coordinating the verses.. Hope it'll be done as soon as possible..

Happy Father's Day

NEW !!

Ma new facebook profile pic..

hw izit...??

Vivaz™ pro touchscreen mobile phone | HD | Designer's Favor

Vivaz™ pro Specifications

Size
~109.0 x 52.0 x 15.0 mm
~4.3 x 2.0 x 0.6 inches

Weight
~117.0 g
~4.1 oz

Screen
~360x640 pixel
~16,777,216 colour
~16:9 nHD touchscreen (TFT)

Available colours
~White
~Black

Memory
~Phone memory 70MB
~microSD™ (up to 32GB)

* Actual free memory may vary due to phone pre-configuration

Battery performance
~Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configuration, and phone usage.

Camera
~Touch focus
~Touch the screen to set the focus area.
~5.1 megapixel
~Capture and share special moments.

Send to web
~Catch moments with your camera and send straight to your personal web site or blog.

Flash / light type
~Photo light
~When lighting conditions are poor, your picture can still be good.

Digital Zoom
~up to 4x
~Get close to your subject.

Auto focus
~Automatic focus for optimal clarity.

Face detection
~Your phone automatically sets the focus on the faces in your pictures.

Geo-tagging
~Have your photo tagged with information on where it was taken.

Image stabiliser
~Avoid blurriness caused by slight hand movements.

Smile detection
~Let the camera automatically snap the shot when your subject flashes a smile.

Video light
~More light when shooting video.

Video recording
~Record video clip

MusicTrackID™
~Record a few seconds of a song and get track, artist and album information sent to your phone in seconds.

Music tones
~MP3
~AAC
~Use original artist recordings as ringtones.

Album art
~Choose music by browsing CD album art or other images

Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
~Music from phone to headset over a wireless connection.

Media Player
~An in-phone media player for music and video

PlayNow™
~Download music and games to your phone.

* Full Internet browser with support for standard protocols, images and video.

Synchronisation
~Keep phone contacts, calendar and organiser information synchronised with corresponding information in your computer.

TV out
~Go for a bigger screen – connect the phone to a TV, projector or other device.

USB mass storage
~Connect and move items between computer and phone.

WiFi™
~Utilise high-speed Internet at Wi-Fi™ hotspots at airports and other facilities.

Wisepilot™ turn-by-turn navigation
~Get live instructions for how to find your way to your destination - and have fun en route.

CommunicationTwitter™ - Application
~Let the world know how you feel and what you think - say it with a tweet.

Facebook™ - Application
~Stay in touch with your friends on Facebook™ through your phone.

DesignKeyboard - QWERTY
~Text input made easy.

Auto rotate
~Switch from vertical to horizontal mode by rotating the phone. Whatever you're viewing will rotate to suit.

Picture wallpaper
~Background picture on-screen when the phone is in standby mode

Wallpaper animation
~Stylish moving imagery onscreen.

Organiser
Handwriting recognition
~Write as you would with a pen. Your handwriting becomes digital text.

Touchscreen
~Intuitive navigation – just touch the screen.

Akon - No More You

Akon (Youtube)

ohhh, ohh, ohh, ohh

Just one look in the mirror

And I know I don't look the same being alone

I don't walk the same without you on my arm, I lost my charm

I don't know how I made it before

Cuz you are my future for sure

And now that it's over I dont know how I'm gonna get by..

Chorus:

With No More You x2

What am I gonna do'

with no more you..

To see me through,

with no more you

What am I gonna do'

with no more you

Can't believe there's no more you..

I look at my passenger side

And there's nobody to ride with me for life

It feels like the end, I lost my friend

I can't sleep at night,

Because your side ain't occupied

The hurt in my eyes, won't go away

I'm in so much pain..

Chorus:

With no more you x2

What am I gonna do'

there's no more you..

To see me through,

with no more you

What am I gonna do'

there's no more you

Can't believe there's no more you..

Don't know if I can make it or not..

Everybody sees that I'm going through a lot

It's hard being alone,

When you used to be on top

Call for you, there's no more you

I stop for a minute then I pinch myself

I can't believe I'm here by myself

I can't do anything without your help.

Call for you, there's no more you..Ohhh

Chorus: (x2)

With no more you

What am I gonna do'

there's no more you

To see me through,

with no more you

What am I gonna do'

there's no more you

Can't believe there's no more you..

No more you

What am I gonna do,

there's no more you

To see me through,

No more you..

What am I gonna do,

there's no more you

Can't believe there's no more you (x3)

Nilai University College orientation night

So guys and girls, are you ready for another blast of Nilai University College orientation night. This time the theme would be 'WHAT IF'. As the theme each group have to choose a movie (any movie) and need to alter the story.
The Department of Student Affairs and Students Counselors proudly presents THE MOVIE NIGHT

THE WISE AND THE PRECISE