Note: I don't have any assignment, presentation, report, quiz or test anymore. Most classes ended last week. Previously, as I started to attend classes again, I could only post every two weeks. But now, since I have more time, it changed. I posted last two days, I posted last night and tonight, I'm posting again. Yippy! But bear in mind, I have papers starting this Tuesday. May everything goes well. Amin.
I stumbled upon several interesting things while I was surfing tonight. But please keep in mind: they are interesting according to my personal perception.
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
Can I......?
I've always think that a good argument must be moderately lengthy so that there is enough space for sufficient amount of evidences as well as adequate number of counterarguments.
But now, I guess, it doesn't always work that way.
But now, I guess, it doesn't always work that way.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Malay Newspapers Versus English Newspapers
While I was having dinner with my roommates just now, my eyes glanced at something my mind has been craving for, 'resting peacefully' on the floor.
A newspaper.
After fajar prayer this morning, I did read some newspapers, but those newspaper were not feeding my intellectual hunger well. Instead of healthily sharpening my mind, those news in the Malay newspaper were bugging me.
A newspaper.
After fajar prayer this morning, I did read some newspapers, but those newspaper were not feeding my intellectual hunger well. Instead of healthily sharpening my mind, those news in the Malay newspaper were bugging me.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Another Friendly Warning From My Internet Service Provider: We Block The Service But We Will Still Be Charging
Note written on 08-Oct-2010, Friday: These are angry words. Words spoken (or typed) with flaming anger in the heart rarely convey the right message. I know there must be mistakes throughout the post. I was thinking of deleting it. Or should I mention correction when I find out any misunderstanding or mistakes in here?
"This is not the way it was before," I demanded for explanation.
"I used to use for two months without paying the bill on time. The internet service was barred and so, I didn't get charged for the following month. Just because my credit limit is RM150, the bill didn't get increased just to meet the limit. I didn't pay for about half a year." Instead of waiting for his explanation, I offered him some more proves and details.
"But you should know, this is the way it works. Even though the service is barred, you will still get charged," he blindly justified the company's system.
In simple words, he was telling me that I still need to pay for something I didn't use.
"This is not the way it was before," I demanded for explanation.
"I used to use for two months without paying the bill on time. The internet service was barred and so, I didn't get charged for the following month. Just because my credit limit is RM150, the bill didn't get increased just to meet the limit. I didn't pay for about half a year." Instead of waiting for his explanation, I offered him some more proves and details.
"But you should know, this is the way it works. Even though the service is barred, you will still get charged," he blindly justified the company's system.
In simple words, he was telling me that I still need to pay for something I didn't use.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Prepaid Broadband's Friendly Warning for New & Lack-of-Money Users: I Learn A Costly Lesson Today
Never try to use the prepaid broadband before you receive the message confirming the subscription or else you will be charged under pay-per-use charges at RM0.10/10kb. Vey, very, very expensive.
This lesson costs me RM23.
Today, I mistakenly thought the message was delayed so I tried to connect to the internet. When the connection was successful, I joyfully surfed the internet, thinking that a successful connection means a successful prepaid broadband subscription.
Watching one Youtube video (it didn’t even completely downloaded for my viewing) and checking my facebook account for several minutes was enough to exhaust my RM23 credit balance.
After a few minutes of surfing, I got an error message telling me that my balance was exhausted and so, I can’t continue surfing anymore. I was using it only for about 30 minutes or maybe less.
Furiously*, I called Celcom Careline at 1111. Only then I realized what was happening. Celcom has rightfully deducted the balance for pay-per-use charges (the prepaid broadband subscription was unsuccessful) but has wrongfully not making sure the customers are well-informed about how all these technical things flow, how all these mechanism work.
*my scholarship is barred this semester due to my study leave last time & currently my weekly treatments require lots more money now, more than a hundred ringgit each time.
This lesson costs me RM23.
Today, I mistakenly thought the message was delayed so I tried to connect to the internet. When the connection was successful, I joyfully surfed the internet, thinking that a successful connection means a successful prepaid broadband subscription.
Watching one Youtube video (it didn’t even completely downloaded for my viewing) and checking my facebook account for several minutes was enough to exhaust my RM23 credit balance.
After a few minutes of surfing, I got an error message telling me that my balance was exhausted and so, I can’t continue surfing anymore. I was using it only for about 30 minutes or maybe less.
Furiously*, I called Celcom Careline at 1111. Only then I realized what was happening. Celcom has rightfully deducted the balance for pay-per-use charges (the prepaid broadband subscription was unsuccessful) but has wrongfully not making sure the customers are well-informed about how all these technical things flow, how all these mechanism work.
*my scholarship is barred this semester due to my study leave last time & currently my weekly treatments require lots more money now, more than a hundred ringgit each time.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Fulfilling the Ultimate Obligation: Being A Muslim in Less Encouraging Surroundings
I was looking at the different colours of shawls in front of me when I realized she wasn't local.
Without asking to confirm, I quickly concluded that she came from a European country by just looking at her fair skin and lighter shade of hair colour. She initially thought I was the stall owner.
"It's ok. I will translate for you. I will ask on your behalf." I offered to ease her difficulties as the stall owner couldn't speak english. She gave me a big smile at once, feeling happy to hear that. In a reflex, I smiled back.
Without asking to confirm, I quickly concluded that she came from a European country by just looking at her fair skin and lighter shade of hair colour. She initially thought I was the stall owner.
"It's ok. I will translate for you. I will ask on your behalf." I offered to ease her difficulties as the stall owner couldn't speak english. She gave me a big smile at once, feeling happy to hear that. In a reflex, I smiled back.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
It Only Hurts Me Even More
Note: Nisa's Blog, Happy One Month Anniversary! (This should be my last post before my flight to Mecca this Saturday, June 5th. Would be back after 2 weeks, maybe June 20th)
"Are you free today, Lin?" I asked my sister.
"Not really. I have to stay at the store, mom going back home today."
I pouted with disappointment.
"Why ask?"
"I thought of asking you to come with me to the PCB. I want to ride horse there."
PCB is the abbreviation locals use to refer to a nearby beach. Pantai Cahaya Bulan. A friend told me, there are horses to ride for the visitors.
Mom was listening in on our conversation. Curious. I rarely behaved in such way as I'm always fatigue these years, losing interest in most activities. It seemed she was trying to provide me outdoor hours as much as she could.
"Are you free today, Lin?" I asked my sister.
"Not really. I have to stay at the store, mom going back home today."
I pouted with disappointment.
"Why ask?"
"I thought of asking you to come with me to the PCB. I want to ride horse there."
PCB is the abbreviation locals use to refer to a nearby beach. Pantai Cahaya Bulan. A friend told me, there are horses to ride for the visitors.
Mom was listening in on our conversation. Curious. I rarely behaved in such way as I'm always fatigue these years, losing interest in most activities. It seemed she was trying to provide me outdoor hours as much as she could.
