Good Bye to the 1st half of 2010......

So fast 1st half of 2010 is coming to an end. Looking back at what I write last year seem like I just write it last month. Time pass so fast that we don't realizing it..

What have I done for the last 6 month of 2010? Don't really remember what I have done. Can't think of anything other then I change my job before CNY (Last week of Jan). Been thinking of changing job since Dec 2009. Praying hard for a suitable job for me. The opportunity came to me. It a software company that sell software for mechanical engineering design. When I tell my dad about it, the boss of the company is my father friend. Been working at this company for 5 month now.

Last year I was crazy about guitar stuff and watches. Got myself alot of guitar stuff and a watch.I got myself everything I needed for me to improve my skill on guitar and bass. I got myself 3 guitar, a bass guitar and lot of effect pedal.

For the last 6 month, I din really improve alot on my guitar and bass. I still learn something new but not that much as last year. I been roster to play bass since last year. At 1st I still have Mr.G to rotate between guitar and bass but after he been put to other team, I don have people to rotate with me. If my calculation is correct I just play 3 weekend go guitar in church for the last 6 month.

Got myself interest in DSLR again. Get my self wake up at 530am and go to QE2 to take sunrise picture. The picture turn out not bad. See it here

What I going to do for the 2nd half of 2010? I haven plan what I going to do. Maybe the 1st step to start project 365 (inspired by Mr. YS) Everyday I will take a picture and post here on www.joeypoon.net. I will start tomorrow so by next year I will have 365 post.

Look out for it!!

MALAYSIAN HUMOUR ! WHO CUT THE CHERRY TREE ?

Legend has it that George Washington, America's first president, chopped down a cherry tree in his youth. The story goes that George gives the tree a good swing and chops it down with an axe.

His father sees the damaged tree and asks his son if he knows who did the deed. George is quoted bravely admitting the truth:

'I can't tell a lie, Pa; you know I can't tell a lie. I did cut it with my axe.'
Below is a satire of how some Malaysian politicians may have reacted to this question:


Abdullah Ahmad Badawi - 'I did not cut down the tree , I was just taking a nap underneath it.'


Najib Razak - 'I swear that I have never MET that tree.'


Hishamuddin Hussein Onn, - '...but I only own a keris ,not an axe, how to cut down the cherry tree?'


Dr Mahathir Mohamad - 'Apa nama cherry tree, yes, I chopped it down because, I don't like the idea of Pak lah sleeping under it.'


Chua Soi Lek - 'Yes I admit I cut the cherry tree as it is caught in CCTV but you cut too but it is not caught in CCTV so nobody cares !'


VK Lingam - 'It could be me, it might have been me but I don't think its me.'


Anwar Ibrahim - 'I did NOT do it, and I am not giving any DNA sample for you to plant on the axe handle.'


Mohd Khir Toyo - 'The new state government should just trim the grass and not waste time asking who cut the tree.'


Ahmad Said ( TerengganuMB) - 'I chopped it because cherry trees are more expensive to maintain than durian trees.'


Azalina Othman - 'The cherry tree is not included under my tourism MOU so I cut it down and besides there were unauthorised signboards put up around the tree.'


Shabery Cheek - 'I challenge you to a debate on cherry tree cutting.'


S Samy Velu - 'I chopped it because Hindraf members were using it as a meeting point.


Wira Ali Rustam - 'We have planted durian trees for 50 years and we will plant them for another 50 years, we do not need cheery trees, apple trees , pear trees and all those other foreign trees.'


Rais Yatim - 'You must see the bigger picture, Ahmad said cherry trees are expensive to maintain, Ali Rustam said those are against our national identity and I needed to test my new axe, so you see, it is a WIN-WIN situation all around.'


Sharir Samad - 'I cut the tree because we could no longer afford to subsidise it.'


Karpal Singh - 'I know who cut the tree but I will not tell you now, you will hear it in court.'


Bung Mokhtar - 'The big monkey did it'


Pandikar Amin Mulia - 'There is nothing in the standing orders against chopping cherry trees
Kinabatangan duduk, Bukit Gelugor duduk .


Khairy Jamaluddin - I did not do it, neither did the Mat Rempits. By the way, what's a cherry tree?'


Lim Kit Siang - 'Cherry tree also you don't know, you are an insult to Oxford!'


Nazri Abdul Aziz - 'Racist, racist, racist! When we cut down durian trees nobody made a fuss. Now...'


Malaysian Citizens - 'Oh for heavens sake! Cherry trees ! Durian trees ! Foreign trees ! Who cares, the tree is already cut ! 1 MALAYSIA ! MALAYSIA BOLIH !

Wanted!!!!

Recently saw a few lenses that I like. Still don't want to pull the trigger yet.

Here are few of them.

a) Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Aspherical (IF)
- This is a high speed f/2.8 wide-to-moderate-telephoto zoom lens.
- Tamron’s proprietary tri-axial Vibration Compensation (VC) mechanism
- Price: RM1950

b) Tamron SP AF10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di-II LD Aspherical [IF]
- first-ever focal length range of 10-24mm-the 35mm equivalent of 16mm ultra
wide-angle to 37mm semi-wide-angle
- perfect tool for creating dramatic landscape, cityscape,a nd seascape imagery.
- Price: 2900

c) Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
- world’s largest zoom ratio of 15X
- panoramic landscape images or close-up pictures without having to change lenses
- Price: RM2200

d) Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
- Focal length from 17mm wide angle and offers a large aperture of F2.8
throughout the entire zoom range
- Ideal for many types of photography especially portraiture and landscapes.
- OS, Sigma’s anti shake feature offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4
stops slower

e) Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
- HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures a quiet & high-speed auto focus
- OS System (Optical Stabilization) allowing handheld photography even in low-
light situations
- Price: RM1520

Lucky 8!!!

CHINA proved they are still the best team in the world when they put up a classy show to lift their eighth Thomas Cup.

They did it in superb style by beating Indonesia 3-0 in the final.

A day ago the women's team were shocked 1-3 by South Korea in the Uber Cup final. It was the first time that China had lost the Uber Cup in 12 years.

Lin Dan showed his mastery once again when he carved out a sensational 21-7, 21-14 win over Taufik

Indonesia, known for their prowess in the doubles, had a great chance to level the tie when Olympic and world champions Markis Kido-Hendra Setiawan took to the court next. Instead, they were given a rude shock - losing 23-25, 21-16, 12-21 to Cai Yun-Fu Haifeng.

Chen Jin took on Simon Santoso in the second singles. Chen Jin win 21-17, 21-7 to seal the tie.

Dragon Fury!!!

The Best of Malaysia could not come close to the mighty China in Thomas Cup semi-final at Putra Stadium.

A Superb win by Lin Dan over world No. 1 Datuk Lee Chong Wei in the first Singles sparked the total collapse for Malaysia who never looked like ending their 18-year wait since 1992.

The superb confident Lin dan pulled off a stunning 21-17, 21-8 win over Datuk Lee in 45 minute to get the crucial first point. To cap off a magnificent display, he took off his shirt and performed a popping dance.


Hope were high on KKK & TBH to level the tie but Cai Yun-Fu Haifeng are too hot too handle, going down 21-15, 21-10 in 36 minute.
National coach Rexy pinned high hopes on KKK & TBH with the home advantage, they were beaten mercilessly by the fast attacking Chinese pair.

With the defeats of Datuk Lee, KKK & TBH, the battle is as well as over for Malaysia.
As expected, Choon Hann found his younger opponent Chen Jin a tough nut to crack. Choon Hann wrapped up his campaign in his seventh Finals without a single win for Malaysia after running out of steam against Chen Jin, going down 21-16, 21-7

The defeat saw Malaysia losing 0-3 to China in the semi-finals.

The Thomas Cup Final will be between China VS Indonesia
The Uber Cup Final will be between China VS South Korea

Today Is The Day VIDEO - Lincoln Brewster

Lincoln Brewster world premiere of live music video of 'Today Is The Day.

Superman Can't Fly!!!

媽媽說 很多事別太計較
只是使命感找到了我 我睡不著
如果說 罵人要有點技巧
我會加點旋律 你會覺得 超屌
我的 槍 不會裝彈藥
所以放心 不會有人倒
我拍青鋒俠不需要替身因為自信是我繪畫的顏料

我做很多事背後的意義並非你們想像
拍 個電視劇為了友情與兄弟間的夢想
收視率再高也難抗衡我的偉大理想
因為我的人生無須再多一筆那獎項
我不知道何時變成了社會的那榜樣
被狗仔拍對他比中指要道歉我要怎樣

我唱的歌詞要有點文化
因為隨時會被當教材
CNN能不能等英文好一點再訪
時 代雜誌封面能不能重拍
隨時隨地註意形象
要控制飲食不然就跟杜莎夫人蠟像的我不像
好萊鎢的中國戲院地上有很多手印腳印
何 時才能看見我的獎

如果超人會飛那就讓我在空中停一停歇
再次俯瞰這個世界 會讓我覺得好一些
拯救地球好累雖然有些疲憊但我還是會
不要問我哭過了沒因為超人不能流眼淚

唱歌要拿最佳男歌手拍電影也不能只拿個最佳新人
你不參加頒獎典禮就是沒禮貌你去參加就是代表你很在乎
得獎時你感動落淚人家就會覺得你誇張做作
你沒表情別人就會說太囂張如果你天生這表情
那些人甚至會怪你媽媽
結果最後是別人在得獎你也要給予充分的掌聲與微笑
開的車不 能太好 住的樓不能太高
我到底是一個創作歌手還是好人好事代表
專輯一出就必須是冠軍拍了電影就必須要大賣
只能說當 超人真的好難

如果超人會飛那就讓我在空中停一停歇
再次俯瞰這個世界 會讓我覺得好一些
拯救地球好累雖然有些疲憊但我還是會
不要問我哭過了沒因為超人不能流眼淚


PinYin:

Māmā shuō hěnduō shì bié tài jìjiào
Zhǐshì shǐmìng gǎn zhǎodào le wǒ wǒ shuì bù zháo
Rúguǒ shuō màrén yào yǒudiǎn jìqiǎo
Wǒ huì jiādiǎn xuánlǜ nǐ huì juéde chāo diǎo
Wǒ de qiāng bù huì zhuāng dànyào
Suǒyǐ fàngxīn bù huì yǒurén dào
Wǒ pāi qīng fēng xiá bù xūyào tìshēn yīnwèi zìxìn shì wǒ huìhuà de yánliào

Wǒ zuò hěnduō shì bèihòu de yìyì bìngfēi nǐmen xiǎngxiàng
Pāi gè diànshìjù wèile yǒuqíng yǔ xiōngdì jiān de mèngxiǎng
Shōushì lǜ zài gāo yě nán kànghéng wǒ de wěidà lǐxiǎng
Yīnwèi wǒ de rénshēng wúxū zài duō yībǐ nà jiǎngxiàng
Wǒ bù zhīdào héshí biànchéng le shèhuì dì nà bǎngyàng
Bèi gǒuzǎi pāi duì tā bǐ zhōngzhǐ yào dàoqiàn wǒ yào zěnyàng

Wǒ chàng de gēcí yào yǒudiǎn wénhuà
Yīnwèi suíshí huì bèi dāng jiàocái
CNN néng bùnéng děng yīngwén hǎo yīdiǎn zàifǎng
Shídài zázhì fēngmiàn néng bùnéng chóng pāi
Suíshí suídì zhùyì xíngxiàng
Yào kòngzhì yǐnshí bùrán jiù gēn dù shā fūrén làxiàng de wǒ bù xiàng
Hǎo lái wù de zhōngguó xìyuàn dìshàng yǒu hěnduō shǒuyìn jiǎoyìn
Héshí cáinéng kànjiàn wǒ de jiǎng

Rúguǒ chāorén huì fēi nà jiù ràng wǒ zài kōngzhōng tíng yī tíngxiē
Zàicì fǔkàn zhège shìjiè huì ràng wǒ juéde hǎo yīxiē
Zhěngjiù dìqiú hǎo lèi suīrán yǒuxiē píbèi dàn wǒ háishì huì
Bùyào wèn wǒ kū guò le méi yīnwèi chāorén bùnéng liú yǎnlèi

Chànggē yào ná zuì jiānán gēshǒu pāi diànyǐng yě bùnéng zhǐ ná gè zuì jiā xīnrén
Nǐ bù cānjiā bānjiǎng diǎnlǐ jiùshì méi lǐmào nǐ qù cānjiā jiùshì dàibiǎo nǐ hěn zàihū
Dé jiǎng shí nǐ gǎndòng luò lèi rénjiā jiù huì juéde nǐ kuāzhāng zuòzuo
Nǐ méi biǎoqíng biérén jiù huì shuō tài xiāozhāng rúguǒ nǐ tiānshēng zhè biǎoqíng
Nàxiē rén shènzhì huì guài nǐ māmā
Jiéguǒ zuìhòu shì biérén zài dé jiǎng nǐ yě yào jǐyǔ chōngfèn de zhǎngshēng yǔ wéixiào
Kāi de jū bùnéng tài hǎo zhù de lóu bùnéng tài gāo
Wǒ dàodǐ shì yīgè chuàngzuò gēshǒu háishì hǎorén hǎoshì dàibiǎo
Zhuānjí yī chū jiù bìxū shì guànjūn pāi le diànyǐng jiù bìxū yào dà mài
Zhǐ néng shuō dāng chāorén zhēn de hǎo nán

Rúguǒ chāorén huì fēi nà jiù ràng wǒ zài kōngzhōng tíng yī tíngxiē
Zàicì fǔkàn zhège shìjiè huì ràng wǒ juéde hǎo yīxiē
Zhěngjiù dìqiú hǎo lèi suīrán yǒuxiē píbèi dàn wǒ háishì huì
Bùyào wèn wǒ kū guò le méi yīnwèi chāorén bùnéng liú yǎnlèi


English Translation:

Mother said too many things that I regardless
I just found a sense of fate, so that I can't sleep
If the curse is an ability
I always write the lyrics of the song, and it's so "Diao"
My gun won't be loaded with ammunition
So I'll assured that no one will be downed
I don't need a substitute for making Xia's painting, I'll paint by myself confidently

I don't sense a lot of things behind your imagination
Filming a TV series to dream about friendship and fraternity
No matter how high the ratings, it'll be hard to keep the great idea of mine
Because my life is no more than an award
I don't know when it became a role model of the society
I want to apologize to the Paparazzi for what I've done, shot him with my middle finger

I sing the lyrics with a culture influence
Because at any time, it will become the teaching materials
CNN can't wait to revisit the English programme
Time Magazine cover can't be filmed on behalf
Note that the image is anywhere and anytime
To control the case of Madame Jiugen, and I like wax
The Tungsten's Chinese Theater on Hollywood with a lot of fingerprints on the ground footprint
Any time to see my awards

If Superman can fly, let me stop for a rest in the air
Again overlooking the world, make me feel better
Save the Earth is so tired, though some tired but I'll still do it
Don't ask why I'm crying, because Superman can't shed his tears

The best male singer is singing and bringing it to a movie, so he can win a Best New Artist
It's so rude that you don't attend any award ceremonies, that will represent you very much,
Winners moved their tears when people think you are exaggerating for your affectation
You don't face other people that would say arrogantly, if you are borned with this face
Even those who blame your mother
Finally, the results that you accept is the award-winning full of applause and smiles
Can't open the car, can't be too good to live in the House
I'm a songwriter, and I'm a kind person
Release an album and make it as a hit album
Can only say that become a Superman is really so hard

If Superman can fly, let me stop for a rest in the air
Again overlooking the world, make me feel better
Save the Earth is so tired, though some tired but I'll still do it
Don't ask why I'm crying, because Superman can't shed his tears

Chelsea the Champion! Man Utd try again next season!!!!

Yesterday 9th May 2010 is the last match of the season. All match start at the same time.

All Man Utd fan hope Wigan will hold Chelsea to a draw or win over Chelsea. All Man Utd need to do is to win over stoke.

Manchester United beat Stoke City 4-0 at Old Trafford but Carlo Ancelotti's Chelsea won the Premier League title in style on the final day of the season, beating Wigan Athletic 8-0 at Stamford Bridge to set a new record of 103 goals scored in a single league campaign.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba bagged a hat-trick to take his personal goal-tally to 29 to scoop the Premier League Golden Boot award ahead of United's Wayne Rooney, on 26.

Congratulation to Chelsea for winning the English Premier League. And to Man Utd, try again next season.

With Man Utd already secure 2 new signing, who among the player that will have to leave. Will Sir Alex bring in some Big-Name player to support Rooney? We will have to wait and see.

Forget about the English Premier League. Gear yourself up for World Cup!!!!

Thomas Cup

Thomas Cup is here again. This time it held in Malaysia. Malaysia last won the cup is in 1992 that 18 years ago. Only 3 Nation won the Thomas cup, Malaysia (formerly Malaya), Indonesia, and China.


Malaysia Won the Thomas Cup 1992

In 1992 Malaysia play Indonesia in the final. Malaysia won with 3-2 over Indonesia.

Malaysia was represent by
'Jaguh Kampung' Rashid Sidek as first single

'All-England Champ' Jalani and Razif Sidek as first double

'Never-Say-Die' Foo Kok Keong as second single

'Secret Weapon'Cheah Soon Kit & Soo Beng Kiang. Second double

Kwan Yoke Meng/Wong Tat Meng as third Single

Thomas Cup 2010
Can Malaysia win back the Thomas Cup?
With the team been name already, Malaysia team is not a week team nor strong team with China bring in their strongest team to Malaysia.

Malaysia Thomas Cup 2010 team

'World No 1' Datuk Lee Chong Wei
'The flamboyant' Khoo Kien Keat & Tan Boon Heong
'Old Man' Wong Choon Han
'The Inconsistence' Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari & Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif
'The Surprise' Hafiz Hashim
'Rising Star' Tan Chun Seang and Ong Soon Hock-Hoon Thien How

Can Malaysia Win the Thomas Cup back? We will have to wait and see..

The matches

2010-05-09 Malaysia Vs Nigeria
2010-05-11 Malaysia Vs Japan

The final will be on the 2010-05-16.

MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!

The Wonder of God Creation

On 1st of May 2010 I wake up very early in the morning (530am)just to go to QE2 to take sunrise picture.
The result come out very nice. Here are some of the picture.

Health - Very Very Important Tips

1) Answer the phone by LEFT ear.
2) Do not drink coffee TWICE a day.
3) Do not take pills with COOL water.
4) Do not have HUGE meals after 5pm.
5) Reduce the amount of OILY food you consume.
6) Drink more WATER in the morning, less at night.
7) Keep your distance from hand phone CHARGERS.
8) Do not use headphones/earphone for LONG period of time.
9) Best sleeping time is from 10pm at night to 6am in the morning.
10) Do not lie down immediately after taking medicine before sleeping.
11) When battery is down to the LAST grid/bar, do not answer the phone as the radiation is 1000 times.

Here are some healthy tip for your smartness & physical fitness. Prevention is better than cure. HEALTHY JUICES

1)Carrot + Ginger + Apple - Boost and cleanse our system.

2)Apple + Cucumber + Celery - Prevent cancer, reduce cholesterol, and eliminate stomach upset and headache.

3)Tomato + Carrot + Apple - Improve skin complexion and eliminate bad breath.

4)Bitter gou rd + Apple + Milk - Avoid bad breath and reduce internal body heat..

5)Orange + Ginger + Cucumber - Improve Skin texture and moisture and reduce body heat.

6)Pineapple + Apple + Watermelon - To dispel excess salts, nourishes the bladder and kidney.

7)Apple + Cucumber + Kiwi - To improve skin complexion.

8)Pear & Banana - regulates sugar content.

9)Carrot + Apple + Pear + Mango - Clear body heat, counteracts toxicity, decreased blood pressure and fight oxidization ..

10)Honeydew + Grape + Watermelon + Milk - Rich in vitamin C + Vitamin B2 that increase cell activity and str engthen body immunity.

11)Papaya + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin C, E, Iron. Improve skin complexion and metabolism.

12)Banana + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin with nutritious and prevent constipation



Have you all see the Second Season of Project Alpha? It feature Malaysia top blogger such as Niki Cheong, KY Speak, Shaolin Tiger, Cheesie, Jojo and many more. You can catch it at Project Alpha.

Tomorrow I will post up my recent photo shoot of sunrise at QE2. Stay tune