LifeViews

MOE Shin Koihime Musou Ryuubi Trading Figure by Volks

2010-07-16T10:33:00.000+08:00

Came across this nifty video on youtube showing a 360 degrees view of the MOE Shin Koihime Musou Ryuubi Trading Figure by Volks. These trading figures are quite rare now and their prices have been jacked up because of that.

So what do you guys think about it? Quite small in size since its a trading figure and the quality cannot match up with a PVC figure definitely. But the details and paint job on these MOE Trading Figures are above average compared to the norm. For a comprehensive look at the figure checkout this MOE Shin Koihime Musou Ryuubi trading figure review. Lots of clear closeups on the details.

TOP 30 JAPAN SINGLES

2010-01-25T11:01:00.002+08:00

Been glued to youtube looking at the latest singles chart on Oricon and the Billboards. Most of them are not to my taste but I still prefer Japanese songs than Western. Check out the top 30 singles in Japan on 17/01/2010:

VISUAL ILLUSION

2009-08-29T07:37:00.002+08:00

I always love a good visual or optical illusion now and then. I found a pretty good one on youtube and I want to share it with all of you guys. Do take a look:

dNeero has been slow recently to ignite new conversations but I am glad things are finally picking up. The latest is a nifty and fun conversation by Visual Talking. I think that its very innovative and a creative new way to communicate all via pictures. Do try it out for yourself and have your say in the matter.

GETTING JIZZY WITH EMBEDDED VIDEO

2009-08-17T05:51:00.003+08:00

I saw this video a couple of days ago and its quite funny. The subject matter might probably be a little offensive to some people but nevertheless it will at least put a smile on your face or make you LOL! Just watch it to find out.

On another note, dNeero has been quite lately with new conversations far and between. Well it looks like they have been messing around with some new features like embedded video. Not sure whether that is a welcomed feature for users but you'll never know unless you give it a try.

MICHAEL JACKSON ON OPRAH AWKWARD QUESTIONS

2009-07-15T10:21:00.002+08:00

I want to share this video that I found on youtube with everyone. It is about the time when Michael Jackson was on Oprah and he was asked very personal and difficult questions. Though I believe most of us are interested in what Michael had to say about them. Here are the questions asked:
1. Are you a virgin?
2. Why do you always grab your crotch?
3. How much plastic surgery have you had?

Now here is the video clip:

HEAL THE WORLD

2009-07-14T06:25:00.003+08:00

One of Michael Jackson's song that truly touched my heart and soul is Heal The World. That song is very powerful in the message that it is trying to get across the globe, traversing across boundaries of countries and religion. May the people of the world not forget Michael Jackson through the passing of time.

Michael Jackson - Heal The World Live

What are the world events that you care about? I have taken part in dNeero's latest conversation on the topic and here are my results:

CARE OR DON'T CARE?

2009-07-07T06:39:00.002+08:00

With the recent passing of the King of Pop: Michael Jackson, the world is once again shining the spotlight on him. It is ironic how one man can only be redeemed in death and not when he was alive. The recent media coverage has amassed a huge following on Michael Jackson including both existing and new fans alike. Here is the original video for Michael Jackson's They Don't Care About Us.

And this is Michael Jackson's final rehearsal video before his untimely passing featuring the same song:

It is sad to see that Michael Jackson was wronged when he was alive and now idolized when he is gone. May he rest in peace.

Latest dNeero conversation is about what you care about in life. Here is my take on it:

THE SPIRIT OF ENDURANCE SPORTS

2009-07-04T06:47:00.003+08:00

Ever since dNeero ignited the previous conversation on endurance sports I have started doing some low impact exercises so that I can work up a good sweat. Usually I feel much better after that. I saw this video clip on youtube about The Spirit of the Marathon and I would like to share it with everyone. It has some interesting and insightful information on the sport of Marathon and it is definitely worth a look.

The Spirit of the Marathon

Continuing the previous conversation, dNeero has ignited a new one this time focusing on the questions asked by fellow dNeero-ites on endurance athletes. My question also appears in this one so do take a look and feel free to participate.

COME FLY WITH ME

2009-06-27T07:22:00.002+08:00

Recently I have been infatuated with Michael Buble's rendition of Come Fly With Me. Then after surfing videos on youtube I stumble across the original by Frank Sinatra. Check out both of them below and tell me which one you prefer.

Michael Buble - Come Fly With Me

Frank Sinatra - Come Fly With Me

Personally I like Michael Buble's version because its been updated with the times to be relevant in terms of styling. But Frank Sinatra's version will never get old and great to listen to now and then.

The latest conversation on dNeero is about Love Songs. Check out my participation below.

MOVING HOUSE

2009-06-19T10:13:00.002+08:00

While browsing through youtube, I stumble across an interesting video about moving a building. Instead of moving to an new house, the possibility of moving your house with you to a new location is something to think about. Here is the video that I found:

On another note, how much are you willing to pay for help if you are moving? The latest conversation from dNeero is for charity and focus on this topic.

DAWN TO DUSK IRONMAN CHALLENGE

2009-06-17T06:31:00.003+08:00

It always amazes me to watch endurance sports. It takes a lot of dedication, discipline, commitment and not forgetting years of strenuous physical training to condition the human mind and body to cope with the endurance sporting events. Here is a shortened video which shows some behind the scenes of the 2008 Ironman event at Sherborne UK.

I have also joined the recent dNeero conversation which highlights endurance sport. There are some interesting questions in there and do check it out if you are interested.

MAKE LOVE AND MUSIC

2009-06-12T06:43:00.000+08:00

I have always wanted to compose my own music tracks. But I always get put off by the complexity of the equipments involved and the high cost of the required equipments. Add those up to the fact that I have no prior experience in the field and you will see that this is not as easy as I thought it would be.

Recently I have been able to rekindle my love for music making, thanks t my stumble upon an Ableton Live video on youtube. The music making process is highlighted and seems pretty straight forward. The video is a s follows:

Make music with Ableton Live

True to the theme of making love and music, dNeero has recently ignited their latest SpitzTunes conversation. Do check out my results below:

FAST AND EASY HAIRSTYLE

2009-06-05T10:33:00.002+08:00

I was browsing through youtube trying to find some useful videos on hairstyles when one of The Bubble Gum Princess video caught my attention. It is a fast (5 minutes to do), simple and effective hairstyle to tidy up your hair for the summer. And it looks nice and pretty as well. I'll be sure to show this to my boo.

It is true how one's hair can tell a lot about a person. The hairstyles that you choose can also affect you emotionally and mentally on how you perceive yourself. dNeero has ignited a followup conversation about hairstyles and the following are the results of my participation.

HAIRSTYLING YOUR LIFE

2009-05-28T08:24:00.001+08:00

Our hair is one of our most prized asset in life. Besides providing protection for the head, the hair is a major factor determining our outward appearance by others. Having the right hairstyle that suits your facial shape is very important. Here is a useful video detailing suitable hairstyles to match various facial shapes.

If you have your own views and opinions on hairstyles, do participate in dNeero's latest conversation on hairstyles. Here are the results of my participation.

MAKE LOVE NOT WAR

2009-05-25T06:25:00.002+08:00

War is bad for everyone except those that started it for their own personal gain. The only war that should exist is war games and for recreational purposes. There should be less fighting and more communication and cooperation to ensure mutual understanding between countries. Check out my idea of war which is only for fun.

Memorial day is near and it is a day to remember those who gave their lives fighting for their country. Do you have anything planned for that day? Do participate in the latest dNeero conversation on memorial Day and share your views.

TWITTER+YOUTUBE=BUZZTRENDZ?

2009-05-13T08:27:00.002+08:00

I just love using twitter and catching up on my favorite videos on youtube. My current favorite on my playlist is Jai Ho by the Pussycat Dolls ft. A. R. Rahman. Check it out below:

I have been wondering if there is a way to combine the best elements from twitter and youtube in a Digg like manner where users can buzz the items that interest them or zap those that they dislike. Once again I must thank dNeero for introducing me to buzzTrendz via their recent conversation. Looks like buzzTrendz is just what I was looking for! Here is the result of my conversation participation:

YOUR TAKE ON TATTOOS

2009-05-11T07:59:00.002+08:00

Tattoos are nice and a creative form of art. But the process of getting one is painful. Here is an interesting video showing the process of having a tattoo "imprinted" on the human body. There are also some interesting facts about the significance of having tattoos in Japan.

When dNeero ignited a conversation about tattoos naturally I quickly jump on to participate. Here are the results of my participation.

If you are looking for a good movie about tattoos, check out My Love For Life Review. They got The Tattooist movie review. Do check it out.

SCIENCE IN LIFE

2009-05-08T07:31:00.002+08:00

Just came across an interesting video about Earth. It is quite an interesting watch as it tries to explain one of the conspiracies of science: Is the Earth growing in size? In the first couple of minutes you might feel dragged down to quit but just bear with it until the end and you will gain some valuable insights.

Science is essential in our lives. It is one of the major support pillars of human civilization and science history facts must be preserved. Science museums are also not spared from being affected by the recent recession. dNeero is doing its part by igniting a charity conversation to help out. Here is my reply to support the good cause.

OPRAH ON TWITTER AND LARRY KING

2009-05-03T07:30:00.003+08:00

My sister was really into Oprah a few years ago before she moved to the big city and started her working life. She has been too busy with her work since then to catch Oprah. Now that she is thinking of changing her career path I wonder whether if she will start watching Oprah again. I told her the other day about WhoCelebsTweet.com and about twitter in general and she got excited about the whole thing. When I mentioned to her that Oprah is on twitter she quickly signed up and followed Oprah on twitter. I think it's rare to have someone else interviewing Oprah for a change and I managed to find this gem of a video:

Oprah on Larry King

I am grateful to dNeero for introducing me to WhoCelebsTweet.com as now I tend to monitor that site almost on a daily basis. Here is the followup dNeero conversation on celebs and twitter.

OPPORTUNITY IN A CRISIS

2009-04-30T08:42:00.002+08:00

I am a strong believer to the age old idiom "Every dark cloud has a silver lining". The idiom literally means difficult times are like dark clouds that pass overhead and block the sun. When we look more closely at the edges of every cloud we can see the sun shining there like a silver lining.

In times of crisis and hardship, there will always be hidden opportunities if we look hard enough to find them. One good example which definitely applies to us all is the current global economic depression. While we have been taking things for granted by living our lives in material comforts, we will never know how long this trend will last. Thus this economic depression period teaches us to spend wisely and establish the much needed emergency savings fund to prepare for the worse times ahead.

dNeero has posted up a conversation covering the changes in lifestyle that people take to lessen the burden of the economic crisis focusing more towards financial institutions. There are some great ideas from others so do take a look.

HATSUNE MIKU - WORLD IS MINE

2009-04-30T08:12:00.002+08:00

Recently I find myself fascinated with Hatsune Miku. I am going to get my hands on my very own figma Hatsune Miku soon and I will post up a review on that in the future.

Hatsune Miku is my favorite vocaloid idol because she is so darn cute and unique. Some may find that her vocals can be a bit squeaky at times but Hatsune Miku is well suited to perform Japanese songs. That being said, she will have trouble doing renditions of English songs, making them sound more artificial and less accurate in the pronunciations.

My current favorite song of Hatsune Miku is 'World is Mine' which the vocaloid wiki explains as follows:
"The song is about a spoiled girl who believes herself to be a "princess" that the world revolves around, and her struggles with falling in love with a standoffish boy. There are many PV variations for this song, but the narrator is almost always portrayed as a short-tempered and fickle Miku (interesting because of the meek and sweet-tempered manner that Miku is often portrayed with.)

In addition to the Miku version of World Is Mine, called the "Women's Side", there is a "Men's Side" performed by Kaito telling the story from the "prince's" point of view. There is also a version that mixes both the Men's and Women's Sides, making a complete story.

"World is Mine" is very popular among female singers on Nico Nico Douga and Youtube, and has received multiple covers."

Here is the video for Hatsune Miku's World is mine.

BARACK OBAMA ON TWITTER

2009-04-30T07:52:00.002+08:00

I think Barack Obama marks a new generation of American leadership which Americans have been longing for quite a while now (ever since George dubya's presidency). This is also the first time an African American become the President of the United States of America. I became interested in Obama after watching the following video of him telling who he is and why he decided to run for president.

Unlike previous candidates Obama can easily connect with the people with his views and ideals. He speaks and thinks from the same perspective of the American people and most importantly he listens. I have been following Obama on twitter ever since dNeero covered the subject in one of their conversations.

dNeero recently has compiled all the best responses from their tweets regarding Obama and ignited a conversation which I have joined gladly to express my views. Check out my replies below and feel free to join in yourselves.

CELEBZ ON TWITTER

2009-04-25T07:50:00.002+08:00

I have been using twitter for some time now and I find it a great social tool to tell my followers what I am up to and also keep myself abreast of their happening as well. One of the more popular feature of twitter is that you can keep tabs on celebrities as well. Do not be shocked to find out that Britney Spears, Robin Williams, 50 Cent and even Mariah Carey is on the twitter network!

But truth to be said, I seriously don't think that they are personally behind their tweets, most probably they hire someone to do it to boost their popularity. Nevertheless there are a few who seem genuinely personal behind the tweets like Ryan Seacrest (Sadao team Seacrest!) and my current favorite Jason Mraz (Love Lucky!).

Lucky -Jason Mraz featuring Colbie Caillat

If you haven't done so join twitter today and follow me on what's going on in my life and I'll do the same for you as well. You watch my back and I watch yours! This is all thanks to dNeero for starting the conversation on whoCelebsTweet.com and introducing me to this interesting site. Here are the results of the conversation that I took part in.

AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 8: ADAM LAMBERT

2009-04-20T08:05:00.002+08:00

It is the high tide for American Idol fever and fans already have their own winners this season. One of the noteworthy contestant this season with outstanding talent and prowess is Adam Lambert. He has so far wowed the audiences and impressed the judges with superb performances and customized renditions of popular songs to match his own styling. One of the most heated controversies surrounding Adam Lambert was the emergence of photos showing him kissing another man which he confirmed, saying that he has an open life with nothing to hide.

American Idol is about talent and Adam Lambert has got lots of it. This season will be interesting if he manage to snag the winning post even though he is shadowed by the controversy. Here is a video showing his performance of "Mad World".

Adam Lambert - Mad World AI season 8

For those who support Adam Lambert you can show your dedication by taking part in the following dNeero conversation which asks fans on how to ensure that Adam Lambert will win this season's AI. Every little bit helps in the long run.

DNEERO FOR CHARITY: LUNG CANCER

2009-04-17T08:49:00.002+08:00

Dneero has been contributing to charity with their conversations and each time they do so I'll be sure to help out anyway I can by participating in them. You can do the same too by just joining in the conversation and the earnings will be donated to charity.

The latest charity conversation is about lung cancer. I must admit I didn't know 60% of lung cancer patients are non smokers! That comes as a shock to me. Anyway do check out other interesting facts by going through my results of the conversation below. Thanks for caring.

FIGMA MADNESS: HARE HARE YUKAI

2009-04-17T08:19:00.003+08:00

I recently caught Figma Madness right after my Gundam Fever and ordered a few Figma figures from Ebay. I just hope those Figma figures are authentic instead of fake since I have been hearing about fake Figmas though I have no idea how to differentiate between the two.

Anyway I have come across a very cool stop motion video featuring Figmas performing the Hare Hare Yukai dance from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. I present you the original animated version of the video first. Its really well done!

Original video sequence of Hare Hare Yukai

Figma version of Hare hare Yukai

I am impressed! It is hard work to produce that video which can closely mimic all the movement of the characters in the Hare Hare Yukai dance sequence.

MUSIC CONCERT MANIA

2009-04-11T06:54:00.002+08:00

Have you ever been in a concert where the crowd goes into mania frenzy? The sudden uncontrollable burst of frenzy causing music mania. These occurrences can be unsafe at times causing injuries to the audiences. Music is a powerful form which greatly affects the human emotions.

dNeero recently launched a new conversation on Concert Mania which piqued my interest on the subject. Quite an interesting conversation and I am looking forward to the results!

LWDRAGON GUNDAM SANDROCK ASSEMBLY PART 1

2009-04-11T06:25:00.005+08:00

Previously we took a look at the unboxing of the LWDragon Gundam Sandrock. Now we are going to have a closer inspection of the runners before the actual assembly process of the model.

First up is the runner which contains parts for the head, shield, arms, feet, chest and torso of Sandrock Gundam. Try to spot which which parts goes where in the pic. The head parts should be pretty obvious, the two parts at the top left corner.

Next we have the runner with parts mainly for the legs. There are parts for the torso, chest exhausts and the head too. One can easily spot the part for the head's V fins which comes uncolored.

This runner unlike the others is molded in purple. Parts for the shoulders, front skirt, backpack and weapons (beam machine gun and twin heat shotei blades) are housed on this runner.

Now this runner comes in metallic gold. I think this is an extra runner thrown in for good measure by the Chinese manufactorer LWdragon. THis contains the parts for a bazooka type weapon though not compatible with the Sandrock Gundam to use.

This runner made from rubbery PVC contains the joints of the gundam which allow for movement of the limbs for poses.

Here is the stickers which come with the gundam model kit. Notable are the stickers for the shield, front skirt and the head. Try to spot which 1 is for the eyes (hint:bottom right corner!)

I think the number of runners for this NG (no grade) 1/144 scale Sandrock Gundam is ok, nothing to shout about though you do get the extra metallic gold runner for an extra bazooka weapon which once assembled cant be used by Sandrock Gundam :(.

BEYONCE - IF I WERE A BOY

2009-04-03T09:23:00.002+08:00

When I first heard "If I Were A Boy" I totally got hooked! This single release from Beyonce's latest album I am Sasha Fierce is definitely a prominent showcase of Beyonce's singing prowess. With lyrics that most can relate to about love relationships between a man and a woman, "If I were a boy" is a great hit with the masses. Go ahead and take a look at the video below!

Beyonce's "If I were a boy" music video

Coincidentally I found out that dNeero is running a new conversation with major tie ins to this song and I joined in straight away! Take a gander on how I answered and feel free to join in too.

ROCKING TO SPITZTUNES

2009-03-27T08:10:00.002+08:00

I think the closest rock music I can get to like is Aerosmith. I am not too keen on the extremely loud head banging rock music. Don't see the point unless someone has got too much energy cooped up inside waiting to be released. But I am a strong supporter of the fact that music is a universal language.

Nowadays you can hear all sorts of profanity in lyrics of popular songs. Is that too much freedom that the artists get to show their musical talents? Young listeners might get the wrong idea. I think this ties in very closely with freedom of speech. But in music it can be widely distributed easily as with the current pop culture.

This topic is an interesting debate and dNeero has started an interesting conversation around this. Feel free to participate.

LWDRAGON GUNDAM SANDROCK UNBOXING

2009-03-25T09:01:00.003+08:00

Greetings gundam fans! Today I'll be covering the unboxing of Lwdragon Gundam Sandrock. This is a 1/144 scale gundam Sandrock model kit by Lwdragon. Notice how they replace the word "Gundam" with "Warrior" to avoid copyright infringements.
This is the frontal shot of the box. The design is similar to that of Bandai's showing "Warrior" Sandrock with its signature "Heat Claw" shield.
Cover box opened side by side with lower box containing runners in clear plastic bags.
Box and runners all spread out with stickers and instruction manual. Notice in one of the runner bags there is one piece of shiny golden runner. That in fact is an extra runner not needed for the assembly of Sandrock. It is for a bazooka weapon which ironically won't fit into the hands of the Sandrock.

RAPPING TO SPITZTUNES

2009-03-20T10:05:00.002+08:00

Music has a powerful effect on our soul. It is sometimes called the universal language that all can relate to no matter which part of the world you are from. But for me I prefer music that brings calmness and peace. As for rap music, it is ok to listen to when the mood is right. But I can never fully understand metal or metal rock or metal rap music styles as there are really loud. What do you think about it?

LWDRAGON GUNDAM WING 0 REVIEW

2009-03-20T09:46:00.004+08:00

As promised here is a review on the completed model of Lwdragon's Gundam Wing 0. The model has been snap fitted and all the stickers applied. In terms of its appearance I must say some painting will definitely boost its appeal since the color the parts came in are not a 100% match to the anime.
Generally the model is presentable right out of the box but you can never compare this with the quality of Bandai kits.
The articulation is acceptable for this kit as the price is cheap, about 3-4USD and it can transform to flight mode as well(I did not have any pictures of that, will post them up in the future). The model can easily perform the kneeling pose...
This is the view from the side. The shield a.k.a. the front nozzle tip of the flight form called the Neo-bird form can bee seen clearly. Notice how the colors on it are from stickers. I will look better when using detailed painting instead.
Now the rear view of the model. I really like the design of the two thrusters on the backpack. Those will transform to become the wings of the Neo-bird form.
Overall I am pleased with the quality of this model with the cheap price tag. A few negative points though:
- Joint connectors on the hips to the legs are quite loose so will need some modifications to make them sturdier for more dramatic poses
- Parts will need sanding to remove the excessive plastic from the rough plastic injection molding process
- Certain color of the parts (e.g. head) are sprayed on instead of using the proper color plastic

TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH

2009-03-16T11:04:00.003+08:00

Nowadays people in general are much more aware and conscious about their health than before. I know of a guy who cycles to work everyday, rain or shine, one way taking him about 1 hr to reach the office from his house which is around 20KM apart. And Borneo Falcon of Borneotips made a pledge that during his hunt for blockbuster exclusive scoops to post on his blog, he will reduce his carbon footprints by solely relying on his trusty bicycle (which recently had a change of metal pedals).

For me personally, I do some exercise daily early morning for about 5-10mins. There are mostly low impact body movements like standups, arm swings, shoulder flexes and hip twists. I think your daily diet is crucial to maintain your health in life. Most people who are office workers like me tend to have a problem: after lunch we just sit and work for roughly 4 hrs. That will be a huge contributing factor for beer bellies!

Do you have any thoughts or opinions on the matter? Feel free to join this dNeero conversation about Health and let the community know what you think.

LWDRAGON GUNDAM WING 0 REVIEW

2009-03-16T10:27:00.006+08:00

Recently I have picked up a new hobby: Gunpla! Here are some quote from wikipedia's gundam model entry:

"Gundam Models refers to plastic and non-plastic model kits depicting the mechas, vehicles and characters of the fictional Mobile Suit Gundam universe. These kits have become popular among anime fans and model-lovers, especially in Japan and in other nearby Asian countries since 1980s. The popularity of Gundam models increased in 1990s with North America and Europe being exposed to Gundam through television, video and manga. These Gundam Models may also be called Gunpla (ガンプラ Ganpura^?), a portmanteau of "Gundam plastic model". "Gunpla" more commonly refers to the practice of building Gundam models, rather than the models themselves."

I bought an imitation 1/144 scale gundam wing 0 model kit by Lwdragon. I think the full name for Lwdragon is Little White Dragon. Here are the much awaited pictures of the kit:

The box cover design of the kit. While the picture closely resembles that of the original Bandai kit, Lwdragon has replaced the "Gundam" wording with "Warrior". It goes without saying that the cover design will heavily influence the buying decision of potential customers and I guess I am no exception either ^^.

Here is a picture of the front cover and the runners still in sealed plastic bag side to side. So far the Lwdragon kit has managed to imitate the unboxing feel that you get with a Bandai kit.

Here are all the runners laid out in one complete photo shoot. I am surprised that Lwdragon can follow most of the color schemes of the original Bandai kit. But truth to be told, the plastic quality of this kit cannot come close to that of a Bandai kit. But with less than half the price of the Bandai kit, I think the Lwdragon quality is acceptable. But you will need to put in extra effort like sanding the sides of the parts to produce a better looking model. I will do another post on the completed model soon.

A LITTLE SIDE INCOME

2009-03-12T15:08:00.002+08:00

I have a friend who I have encourage into blogging. He was reluctant at first because of the complexity of the task. I assured him that it is like typing on a word processor and inserting a few pictures. I even helped him kick start his blog by registering its name and configuring its first template layout. Over a year has passed and he has grown into his own style of blogging.

I am proud of the guy to have come so far from the inexperienced rookie to the now current dare devil reporter of Borneotips! Throughout his journey into the world of blogging, he has learned first hand of the dos and don'ts of blog posts. At one time he was scared out of his pants because he posted an article about the local mobster in his town and that post might bring him unwanted attention. Fearing for the safety of his newly wed young wife and his parents, he took down the article on a whim and changed his dare devil reporting methods to a more milder visitor friendly approach. He is now a self proclaimed ambassador to his town of Sibu which is located on the Island of Borneo.

His regular posts on Borneotips include insider's perspective to his work as a ship superintendent, his witty reviews on computer components like power supplies and his love for badminton. During special occasions his visitors will be treated to detailed reports of his romantic outings with his wife and their honeymoon in Singapore is also covered comprehensively. Juggling his work and personal life in unison, he has managed to find time to continue producing interesting posts on Borneotips mostly on a daily basis. Kudos to you my friend!

He is a fanatic of vintage toys like Mask and Transformers. There were a few earlier postings about his toys but he scrapped them due to the lack of popularity. I have been trying to get him to invest in a few Gundam models but he still seemed reluctant. I guess in this case perseverance is the key.

I have been trying to get him to join dNeero as well so he can contribute like what I have been doing thus far for the dNeero community. It is a great place for helpful discussions for everything under the sun and more. Just like this latest conversation I have joined:

Music for the Holidays

2008-12-28T09:22:00.002+08:00

It is now the holiday season with the new year just a few days away. The Christmas spirit is still strongly felt everywhere. What do you listen to during the holiday season? Any deviation from the norm? Please share your thoughts like I did.

PAYDAY LOANS FOR CHRISTMAS?

2008-12-24T09:53:00.003+08:00

Have you heard of payday loans before? I have not before this but now that I have I think its a good thing if one can use it wisely. All of us do not need more help to get into more debt! Only require assistance to get out of debts.

Today is Christmas eve. I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone everywhere "Merry Christmas" and "Happy New Year"! Spread the love around, World Peace starts from each and every one of us!

Christmas Time Is Here!

2008-12-16T13:27:00.002+08:00

I remember spending one Christmas at a social gathering where the parents of an association would bring their children to gather and have some fun and games. One prominent game I can remember is musical chairs. The one left standing will have to be taken out of the game one by one, until the last one remaining. Oh, and there is the lucky draws as well. What does Xmas mean to you? Any memories you care to share?

THE VIEWS OF THE XMAS SPIRIT AND AUTOMOBILES

2008-12-11T13:31:00.003+08:00

Spiz.. a catchy word to say. With music in the air ready for the season of giving, Xmas excitement is in the air despite the global economic crisis. That's one thing to look forward to instead of the gloomy outlook of the world economy. Please feel free to join in the conversation and share your valued thoughts.

The automotive industry is a very dynamic one. You will never know when a newcomer will surge pass the current leader and turn the industry upside down in an instance. Look at what is happening with the three major players in the United States of America now. What do you think is the right course of action to take?

SPITZ OUT YOUR TUNES IN LIFE

2008-12-02T12:41:00.002+08:00

Life is full of music. I might be wrong in some people's perspective. What is your thoughts of music and songs for life? A friend of mine has done a great job in constructing an online journal of his travels and trips wherever he goes on his life's journeys on Borneotips. I just hope he shares the same taste in music as most people.

LIFE PRECAUTION MEASURE

2008-12-01T10:55:00.001+08:00

We can never be truly prepared for what life has in plan for us all. Do you take any precautionary measures just in case?

ANOTHER ROUND OF DNEERO PLEASE

2008-11-30T20:30:00.002+08:00

Dneero has a huge community. What to know more about them and their preferences? Just participate, it is just that easy!

MTV BEGINS

2008-11-25T08:03:00.002+08:00

MTV is the major network for music definitely. It began with one man's vision to engulf the world with continuous bombardments of music and rhythm. Little did he know that MTV will become the giant conglomerate music network that dictates the types of music and videos which the majority of the public watch and listen to.

Xmas Xmas Xmas

2008-11-20T17:13:00.001+08:00

With Christmas just around the corner, the joy and warmth of giving and receiving presents can be felt. How are you going to celebrate this Xmas?

OBAMA SPORTING HOLIDAY

2008-11-14T15:00:00.002+08:00

Obama did it! Made history by becoming the first African American president of the United States. Now what's next?

Specialized sporting clothes can give the athlete an upper hand in enhancing body muscle coordination. But what about aesthetic appeal?

Christmas is just around the corner and what better way to spread the joy that through timeless Christmas songs. Which ones are your favorites of all time?

YOUR ZOO EXPERIENCE

2008-11-09T09:38:00.001+08:00

Most of us have visited a zoo. What are your thoughts on it?

MOVIES AND STUFFS

2008-11-04T13:03:00.001+08:00

Time to talk about your favorite movies and actors. Go ahead and let it rip!

HEATED SUNDAY DEBATES

2008-10-28T12:52:00.002+08:00

With the heated debates and speculation on the upcoming 2008 US Presidential elections, what really matters to you?

LOST FILES AND FREE PICKS FROM ITUNES

2008-10-27T10:41:00.002+08:00

Losing your files on your computer is a normal occurence everywhere. Its just a matter of time and situational factor that sets the motion in place. Do you take counter measures like backing up your files to remedy this?

It is great when Starbucks offer free tunes on iTunes. Do you have a recommendation for the next free tune?

CARS, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WINE

2008-10-21T09:02:00.002+08:00

Now this is a golden opportunity to share with all about your preferences in getting a new car.

We have all experienced good and bad customer service before. Let us share our valuable experience together and get an accurate general view of the industry.

Some of us are wine drinkers. Some of us are not. Which group do you fall into?

TELL ME SOMETHING I DO NOT KNOW

2008-10-15T13:02:00.003+08:00

With so many breaking news stories coming through with regard to the 2008 election it can get pretty messy trying to make sense of them all. What do you make of all the commotion?

HARD TALKING ON DNEERO

2008-10-13T09:13:00.001+08:00

Time for some serious but essential topics of discussion. Like it or not these topics will affect us all. Gotta take some time and let them all sink in.

ARE YOU A TV FANATIC?

2008-10-12T14:46:00.002+08:00

Been watching too much tv? Or you need more time for your tv shows? You might be a tv fanatic. Is that a good thing or bad? You be the judge.

2008 ELECTION HYPE

2008-10-09T12:21:00.002+08:00

What there is to know about the 2008 Election? Got something to say about it?

TV SHOWS GIVE ME MORE

2008-10-06T12:04:00.001+08:00

Hurray for the fantastic tv shows offerings for the new fall season. What do you watch and which ones are your favorites?

2008 U S PRESIDENCY ISSUES

2008-10-01T17:41:00.002+08:00

What are the important issues revolving around the 2008 U.S. President race?

OBAMA OR MCCAIN IS YOUR MAN

2008-09-29T12:51:00.002+08:00

Things are sure moving in full motion among the U S Presidency candidates. With heated debates and stern exchange of words, who is your pick?

VISUAL TALKING WITH WIND POWER

2008-09-25T09:50:00.002+08:00

Visualtalking has been around a few times on dNeero. It is quite an innovative way to communicate.

Renewable energy should be clean and safe. Wind energy is clean but the turbines need to improve on the safety aspect.

TV HABITS AND FAVOURITES

2008-09-22T13:07:00.003+08:00

There are many good tv shows to watch during prime time. Whether you are a sports junkie or a Scifi fanatic or a drama queen the choices to pick from are all superb. What is your best pick apart from the rest?

TV MANIA SHOWS

2008-09-16T12:48:00.001+08:00

A brand new season which brings its fair share of brand new shows. Which ones are great and which ones will stay longer than their first season?

DNEERO ON THE BILLBOARD CHARTS

2008-09-15T10:33:00.002+08:00

We know the Billboard countdown is the place to go for all the latest and greatest songs in the hot zone right now. How savvy are you on the latest music trends?

DNEERO COMMUNITY QUESTIONS

2008-09-08T22:08:00.001+08:00

Its interesting what other dNeeronites have to say and wanted to ask. You can do the same too, just ask away!

SPORTS, POLITICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

2008-09-02T06:56:00.003+08:00

High performance sweat adsorbing materials anyone?

Did McCain made the right choice by running with Palin?

What movies have you been watching and which ones are you looking forward to?

HEALTH, POLITICS AND COMMUNICATION

2008-08-26T08:49:00.001+08:00

Eating healthy?

Started Visual Talking yet?

Catch the Obama fever?

OLYMPIAN ENDORCEMENTS

2008-08-22T10:35:00.002+08:00

With the Olympics moving full gear towards its grand finale, companies are looking left and right for the right Olympians to endorse their products. Kellogg has found Golden Boy Michael Phelps. Is that a wise move?

ONLINE PERSONAL ECONOMICS

2008-08-17T20:59:00.002+08:00

What do you pay for online? Do you pay for online dating or matchmaking? What about online storage services or online games? Have your say.

READY SET VISUAL TALK

2008-08-15T07:02:00.000+08:00

A new service is in the works called Visual Talk. Its something like SMS but with pictures. Try it out and share your thoughts!

INTERESTS AND RECENT EVENTS

2008-08-12T05:57:00.002+08:00

There has been a lot going on recently, from the U.S. presidency campaign to the 2008 Olympics. Which one interest you the most?

CELIAC DISEASE INFORMATION

2008-08-06T06:38:00.002+08:00

Celiac disease is a genetic lifelong disorder found in the small intestines. What and how much do you know about it?

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

2008-08-04T18:28:00.001+08:00

Brest cancer is a topic that concern us all (men can get breast cancer too). Just how much do you know about it? What are the dos and don'ts for those diagnosed with breast cancer?

ME, MYSELF AND THE HAMMERULER?

2008-07-31T06:45:00.002+08:00

The HammeRuler has been through comprehensive redesign of its marketing strategy and minor design adjustments via suggestions and feed backs obtained through dNeero. This time round, its time for some refinement on certain selling points and marketing rule.

The topic which interest most of us would be about ourselves. What are your likes and dislikes? What do you want to know? Get answers and ask your questions!

US CITIZENSHIP PROS & CONS

2008-07-27T18:53:00.002+08:00

Round two of the pros and cons of having a U.S. citizenship. How much do you think it is worth?

OIL PRICES WOES

2008-07-22T19:37:00.002+08:00

With the price of oil sky high with no near signs of lowering, global inflation is taking its toll on everyone on the planet. What are you doing differently than before to adapt to this undesirable circumstance?

DNEERO ROTARY MIX MASH OF SORTS

2008-07-21T06:43:00.002+08:00

Its time for a new mix mash of recent popular world headlines brought to you via the good people at dNeero. Have your say in the matter too!

MONEY MATTERS IN DNEERO

2008-07-19T07:10:00.002+08:00

Paid surveys can be bias towards one direction as per directed discreetly through the questions presented. dNeero on the other hand tries its best to generate honest and useful results in each and every surveys conducted. What do you think?

COUNTRY MUSIC FOR REGULAR FOLKS

2008-07-12T06:38:00.002+08:00

You might not have heard of Lori Brainard but she is a country singer who is looking for some constructive criticism for some improvements in her singing career. She as posted her Think Again music video on Youtube. Watch it then help her improve upon it by completing a short survey.

DNEERO MONEY MATTERS OR NOT

2008-07-10T19:53:00.002+08:00

dNeero is hard at work to differentiate itself from the typical paid surveys network. Has it been doing a good job at it?

ONLINE CYBER LOVE LIFE

2008-07-07T07:02:00.002+08:00

Having an online love relationship can be a positive or negative aspect in your life. Being in a virtual environment it is easier to mask the truth about the real you in real life, the same can be said for the person on the other end. Share your thoughts in the matter now.

HAMMERULER PROMOTIONAL IDEAS

2008-07-03T22:23:00.003+08:00

dNeero has been playing a major role to gather views and opinions from various individuals across the Internet about the HammeRuler. Now that its near market release time, its one of the crucial moments to do some last minute fine tuning. You can help out too!

DO YOU AGREE TO HANDGUN OWNERSHIP?

2008-06-30T08:55:00.002+08:00

Owning a handgun or any deadly firearms is a very controversial issue that must be handled with the utmost care and consideration. By right it is never the answer to handle violence with violence. What say you?

CITIZENSHIP FOR SALE

2008-06-22T19:35:00.001+08:00

What is the world coming to if you can easily buy citizenship to any country right? Maybe you think otherwise?

OFFSHORE DRILLING ENERGY DEPENDANCY

2008-06-21T22:11:00.003+08:00

To drill or not to drill, that is the question at hand. What is your view on the matter?

YOUR FIRST EVERYTHING

2008-06-20T21:27:00.002+08:00

Remember your first love? Your first crush? Have your say by completing the dNeero survey like I did!

HOME PC SECURITY

2008-06-16T22:06:00.002+08:00

The Internet is full of viruses and malware waiting to infect vulnerable PCs. How do you go about preventing that from happening to your PC? Are you aware of all the risks involved when you are connected to the Internet?

BRANDING YOUR LIFE

2008-06-14T07:17:00.001+08:00

I go for anything that is reliable and with quality even though the product is unbranded. What about you guys?

DNEERO FOR CHARITY

2008-06-12T18:42:00.001+08:00

dNeero is also a great way to give to charity. All proceeds from the following survey goes to a charity. You can help too by participating!

GAS STATION ESSENTIALS WITH NEW HAMMERULER

2008-06-12T07:10:00.003+08:00

Gas station essentials? Have your say and ask for more!

The HammeRuler, new and improved! Can it be improved upon further?

MASSAGING YOUR PERSONALITY

2008-06-10T07:11:00.003+08:00

Identify yourself! Just kidding, but you can compare your personality with others just like I did as follows.

Massaging is a wonderful way to relax and release stress! How often do you get it and how often do you want it?

A LITTLE BRAND, A LITTLE FITNESS AND LYING?

2008-06-08T09:27:00.002+08:00

Are you loyal to certain brand or dabble in a little bit of everything? Check out what I answered!

Do you think your partner is fitter than you or vice versa?

A tricky one guys, lying! Handle with care!

PRESIDENTIAL RACE AND COMPUTING DEBATE

2008-06-05T12:42:00.003+08:00

Presidential race coming to an end soon. Who would you choose and vote for?

PC versus Mac: The age old topic of conversation in the computing world.

Are you a PC supporter or a Mac lover? Have your say like I did!

SEX AND THE CITY MOVIE: SEXY OR SHABBY?

2008-05-31T13:25:00.002+08:00

I was taken back a little when I heard they were gonna make a movie out of the series. I mean come on, how can a tv series fair properly on the big screen right? Have your say in this now:

MIX A HAMMER WITH A RULER?

2008-05-30T21:19:00.002+08:00

Now here's an idea: combine a hammer with a ruler to become the HammeRuler! It might save some time by combining two of the most useful tools into one but then again it might be not what's expected. Have your say in the matter now!

KEEPING IT REAL IN THE ELECTION

2008-05-26T07:15:00.001+08:00

Now the U.S. Presidential election is becoming more and more like a marketing gimmick for celebrities and the likes. Have your say like I did!

ANYONE FOR PRESIDENT?

2008-05-23T08:25:00.001+08:00

The 2008 USA President political race is on and is currently a hot topic. Have your say like I did with the following poll:

ANNOYING POP-UPS OR NOT SO ANNOYING?

2008-05-21T12:16:00.002+08:00

Let's face it. We have all been presented by those pop-up surveys one time or another. Please share your views.

GOOD OR BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE?

2008-05-16T20:54:00.002+08:00

I recently too part in a dNeero conversation about the quality of customer service in the present. The following are the results:

TRANSFORMER ROBOT PLAYTHING

2008-03-19T07:05:00.003+08:00

“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our Attitudes.”

Charles R. Swindoll quotes (American Writer and Clergyman, b.1934)

CAR STEERING WHEEL

2008-01-28T06:55:00.000+08:00

“I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me.”

Dave Barry (American Writer and Humorist best known for his weekly newspaper column. b.1947)

ORANGE DECORATION FLOWERS

2008-01-16T06:58:00.000+08:00

“Glory is not a conceit. It is not a decoration for valor. Glory belongs to the act of being constant to something greater than yourself, to a cause, to your principles, to the people on whom you rely and who rely on you in rerun.”

John McCain (American Politician and Senator from Arizona since 1987. b.1936)