I'm staring at my design report......still staring. I simply cannot understand why chem eng ppl die die want to make the plant design work and bitch so much, even when we know that the flow rate is disgustingly high. Just describe and explain the rationale behind whatever is giving the problem and why we do things a certain way. That's the purpose of design, ain't it? Assess whether the thing is feasible or not. Oh wait, I forgot.....ppl aren't in it for the purpose, they are only in it for the A grade. And throw in a clueless prof who doesn't really know what he wants from us......haiz.....
Back to disgusting report.....
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Jaws versus Lake Placid...who wins?
This bit of news kinda grabbed my attention. Quoting from the source, the Telegraph, where you can also view the picture:
Crocodiles have been spotted eating sharks in Australia on a number of occasions.
Last year an 8ft crocodile was photographed dragging a shark from the Daly River in the Northern Territory to finish its prey off on land.
And the year before a croc took on a deadly bull shark, responsible for numerous fatal attacks on humans around the world.
The saltwater crocodile is the largest of all living crocodiles and reptiles. It is found in suitable habitat throughout Southeast Asia, Northern Australia and surround waters.
They are among the most aggressive predators in the world and can grow up to 23 feet in length and weigh more than a tonne.
About a dozen people have been killed in crocodile attacks in Australia in the past 20 years.
Damn....I couldn't make out if it was a shark or not in the croc's mouth. But I was kinda hoping and have believed all along, thanks to Hollywood, that Jaws would win the battle. Totally unexpected.
Crocodile devours shark in battle Down Under
The 15ft saltwater crocodile began to eat the shark only metres from a boat of fisherman.
Craig Van Lawick was aboard the commercial barramundi boat on the Wildman River, east of Darwin, in the Northern Territory when the crocodile started eating the shark.
Craig Van Lawick was aboard the commercial barramundi boat on the Wildman River, east of Darwin, in the Northern Territory when the crocodile started eating the shark.
He said: "There was not a whole lot of sound. All we could hear was the crunching sound."
Mr Van Lawick added that he was unsure about the type of shark involved, saying it was eaten too quickly for him to work out.
Mr Van Lawick added that he was unsure about the type of shark involved, saying it was eaten too quickly for him to work out.
Crocodiles have been spotted eating sharks in Australia on a number of occasions.
Last year an 8ft crocodile was photographed dragging a shark from the Daly River in the Northern Territory to finish its prey off on land.
And the year before a croc took on a deadly bull shark, responsible for numerous fatal attacks on humans around the world.
The saltwater crocodile is the largest of all living crocodiles and reptiles. It is found in suitable habitat throughout Southeast Asia, Northern Australia and surround waters.
They are among the most aggressive predators in the world and can grow up to 23 feet in length and weigh more than a tonne.
About a dozen people have been killed in crocodile attacks in Australia in the past 20 years.
Damn....I couldn't make out if it was a shark or not in the croc's mouth. But I was kinda hoping and have believed all along, thanks to Hollywood, that Jaws would win the battle. Totally unexpected.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Week 8....the gr8 FYP Poser...oops Poster Day
This week was marked by the 3 days of FYP poster presentations and crazed photo taking that reminded me of JC prom night. While I was kinda nonchalent about it, I could feel it was a fitting sense of closure for so many of my friends who have put in the effort the past year for their FYP, with most of them getting a well-deserved grade or an award for it. Really felt happy for them. It also symbolised something else, something greater: the very thought that we're graduating soon and all things would come to an end after a crazy 4 years of Uni life in chem eng.
As for me, I still have my own FYP and a few more months to go, and I'll be graduating too this year, but just not yet. Not without a little bit more effort. My path veered a long long time ago when I took certain decisions. And so, just not yet.....
As for me, I still have my own FYP and a few more months to go, and I'll be graduating too this year, but just not yet. Not without a little bit more effort. My path veered a long long time ago when I took certain decisions. And so, just not yet.....
Friday, March 13, 2009
Slumdog M
I surprised myself by watching another Indian movie after cc2c. So Slumdog Millionaire really is my 2nd ever Indian movie I have watched, after rave reviews and constant "nagging" by my friend to watch it. At least this time I found the story fascinating, unbelievably incredible and tight enough to actually glue me to my seat. And there isn't an intermission and excessive singing and dancing at least! I'm not too sure why the movie won so many awards though, not that it doesn't deserve it, but people have compared it as the Charles Dickens story of the 21st century. So I am guessing in the midst of our very messed up world and economic gloom, an endearing movie such as this lifts spirits and brings a dash of optimism and feel-good factor amongst movie-goers.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Transwarped promo
Yay! Even more shows to look forward to every week now. After a year hiatus, the animated series returns for a new season finally! South Park and Transformers....Wooohooo!!!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
