A Failure!

3D : A Proven Failure!

Some 6 years ago, I did a silent forecast about the re-emergence of the Three Dimensional format. During my youth days, I saw cineflix such as "The 13 Ghost" in black & white, right up to remakes/reissues in 3D at the cinemas. And then, they brought it into the idiot box, the TV.

The TV technology used in our country was so far behind and out-of-time that the more urgent thing the authorities should do was to quickly introduce HD (High Definition in 1080p) instead of depending on the Assthrow's 720p (1080i).
Then, so many who are ignorant about HD, Full HD (fool's HD) jumped into the pool of confusion, ended up buying TVs that they could not use it to the fullest unless one has a Blu-Ray player.
Some even spent extra on 3D without knowing the whole story. Is it because the sales person who coax you on a bargain resulted on your decision?

Just look at TM's Hypo TV service. We chucked our unify's box top set into the trash. I felt more being insulted using that 'free' TV. It is not on HD as suggested and it is more of 'streaming TV'. Those so called 'free' programs are now chargeable and we end up getting some low class rejects plus the usual seven worthless local TV stations.

Back to the 3D frustration.

Just what is it that we, here in Malaysia wants to see in 3D? The shows are very limited. Just how many TV stations shows 3D? Assthrow? Unify? local stations? Fat hopes.

How about DVD? Hey DVD is 'old tech' and the quality do not exceed 600p. Only the Blu-Ray has 1080p. Unless one also uses a media player there is no other way to watch HD programmes let alone 3D. 3D seriously need HD  frequency to broadcast off air and at present we do not have even one TV station in HD. The ministry is so lacking that all video production in HD are broadcast in the old SD(standard definition) which is about 43 years old! All production equipment even in angkasapuri,are in HD. The cameras, lighting, editing, etc are in HD. The problem lies in the old transmission equipment. they failed to spend the necessary mulla.
Then, how could 3D succeed?

Just read what Bob Zitter of HBO (Home Box Office) has to say on the failure.
http://www.eoshd.com/content/9856/3d-a-proven-failure-4k-unlikely-to-succeed-hbo

Japan and other advanced countries are now broadcasting in UHD (Ultra High Definition) 4K.

So folks, please stop helping them (the dealers) to clear their stocks by paying more.

3D is proven dead (again)

Meow!

Bookshop for Dummies!

Poor Service: Are they not proud to have a job?

Dropped by the Bukit Rajah Shopping complex here in Klang.
Wanted to buy three items on my shopping list.
One of the item was:

   
    A book entitled: "SW radio listening for Dummies"
    Walked into MPH.
    We have shopped here before, but it was since....'transformed'.

    "Excuse me ma'am, where can I find books for Dummies?"
    "Err...yes, behind there, near the 'Teen Reading' section"
    "OK thanks,.. I'll go look"
    After 3 minutes of searching, I went back to the counter.
    "Ma'am, I can't find it..."
    She turned into a sourpuss and left her counter grudgingly.
    I followed her.
    I too was looking for the familiar yellow and black book.
    "Sold out!" she said.
    "Huh? What sold out?"
    "The book,...all sold out!"

 Duh!!!!! This truly is a bookshop for Dummies.

Are they not proud to have a job? Why can't they give service with a smile? It looks like we, the customers are bugging them and wish that we disappear quick, quick!

Maraysia Bohliau!


 

The Bible 2013

3.3.13

The date above is special, very special.

The History Channel will premier a new Mini-Series entitled "The Bible"
It is a five part  ten-hour movie starting on 3rd. March, 2013 with the final episode screening on Easter Day.
The movie covers Genesis up to the Resurrection.

It is produced by a husband and wife team. Mark Burnett (The Survivor, The Voice) and Roma Downey (actress in Touched by an Angel) who also acted as Blessed Virgin Mary in this series.

A very touching song "Mary Did You Know" is the official soundtrack performed by Ceelo Green.


Hollywood's CGI (computer graphic imaging) is not spared in producing the scene of 'the burning bush' and 'the parting of the Red Sea' by Moses.

You can view the trailers here from You Tube



 All these in High Definition and Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio.

The Nativity scene is below.

Real or Bluff Wan?

Imitation Abalone.

Strolling along the Hypermarket's aisle especially the frozen seafood counters, we came across many types of seafood being offered for sale. Frozen abalone is one of them.

As anyone in Malaysia (also other Asian countries) knows, abalone is a highly prized  item. It used to be cheap (in 1960) until it was taxed highly by the authority. When they lowered the tax, the price did not come down.

Till today, canned abalones are placed in 'special' counters next to the cash registers in Chinese medical and speciality shops due to its high cost. Fear of shop lifting loss is high.
That also reminded me of a fateful trip (back in the 70s) to South Thailand for holidays when we were suckered into buying 'canned abalones' at a special price. We bought almost all of the stocks from this store. It turned out to be canned rambutans (fruit) with a fake label. Duh!

It is a 'must-have' when celebrating special occasions at Chinese restaurants especially at wedding feasts.

We spotted a fake at this hypermarket and one need to read the 'fine print' to confirm that it is squid and not abalone you are buying.

Besides its vegetarian version which is made from flour, these fakes are made with large squids, thinly sliced, soaked and processed with monosodium glutamate (MSG) for taste, add artificial abalone flavouring, salt and dark caramel sauce to look and taste like the real thing.

It is also sold at a high price for extreme profits.

Frozen Smoke? South America? Abalone? Squid!!!!! Sotong!!!!!
Is this false advertising? Hey where is the gormen?

One got to be careful when ordering such seafood to be served at weddings because many guests are  now aware of such rubbish. One would not like to be called a cheapskate would you?
Another scam is also abound..................it is called ........bullshit sharksfin!!!!

Oh dear,just why are we so ignorant?

Super Bright Pig's Feet?

A new Bak Kut Teh recipe!

Was in Klang Utama looking for lunch. At a coffee shop, we came upon a Bak Kut Teh (pork rib soup) stall displaying various types of dishes.

Was puzzled on one dish called "halogen Pig's feet".

Drat! What was it again?

Dunno.
Wanted to try it but it was sold out!
Must be good because of someone's 'bright' idea...ha!Ha!....

My Foot!

After being so many years (almost 35years) in the audio visual industry especially film and video making, one would expect to be rewarded with something worth while. A dream would be, at least, own an excellent cine-camera.

A Panaflex 16mm camera made by Panavision Inc. is one of them.

But, all I got was this. Panaflex, made by Panadol Company.

I am using it to ease my pain for a week now.

It is for my foot trouble thus forcing me to use a tongkat (crutch) as I have a recurring Archilles Tendonitis which is excruciatingly painful.

DUH!

Pariasonic?

Ha!Ha!
One must need to look twice when buying electronic goods.

Genuine brands are often imitated.

Came across a brand of a DVD player displayed at a five-foot way here in Klang. It was manned by a 'China Doll'.

Almost fell into the drain when I noticed the look-alike brand of Panasonic called Pariasonic!!

Went home immediately to check if my Lumix GH2 comes from Panasonic or

Ha!Ha!Ha!...............

Moved

Blessed Virgin Mary Image

The window pane containing the image of Our Blessed Virgin Mary is now at the Church of our Lady of Lourdes, Klang.
For those who wish to see it closer, please visit this church.

Blessed Virgin Mary

Image of the Blessed Virgin Mary to be moved.

LATEST!

It was reported that the window pane containing the image of Mother Mary will be removed
and placed in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Klang.

Read more about it at Malaysia Insider web site at:-
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/virgin-mary-to-move-from-hospital-to-klang-church/

Blessed Virgin Mary-HD Video

Holy Mary Mother of God

An appearance of an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the window of the Sime Darby Medical Centre (Subang Jaya Medical Centre- SJMC) have many Catholics visiting and witnessing this event. It was reported that the seventh floor housed the Cancer Ward in this hospital.
This HD video shows the location and the image. A 12-second time lapse video (shot with the Panasonic HDC TM300) was made to try to see any changes on the image for the last 90 minutes and the High Bit Rate video was shot using the Panasonic Lumix GH2.

Way to go, Michael

A picture is worth a thousand words!

Enter Dash Cam, a special camera that takes HD videos while you drive.
It could save you lots of money when an accident happens (make sure that it is not your fault)

See how Michael Chong caught one idiotic driver breaking the rules!
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/16/nation/12176117&sec=nation

Restoran Shanmuga, Klang

Teh Tarik upped to Rm 1.40!!!!

The eatery we are trying to boycott have increased their Teh Tarik price by 10sen.
That was 3 days ago and now the Gormen tells us this!

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/2/nation/20121002135209&sec=nation

Hey Minister, it is so easy to check lah, just go there see for yourself.

Blardy profiteer!