Photos And Videos: Releasing The Baby Reticulated Python Into The Wild

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

The Python Charging Up On A Log

It’s taken a few days to upload these photos and videos thanks to Malaysias super fast broadband speeds.  Anyway, finally here they are.  The Python started of a bit cold and slow then finally made a snail paced dash for it under some logs and then into some bushes.  Maybe something else was already living under the log and forced him out of there - but I wasn’t about to turn over the log in case it was a King Cobra

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Angela Ting: Sea Candy Jewellery Co Diamond Cleaning Scam

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Sometimes I get the feeling that scammers target me for fun, dreaming that one day I’ll fall for one of these stupid tricks.  Check out this new scam just in.  “Angela Ting” (probably a fat guy sitting behind a computer all day trying to make free money) thinks that I will pay US$1800 for “packs of water” and then sell them to her for GBP3700 a pack.  What a joke!  As usual folks - don’t fall for this.  How could you?  It’s ridiculous!  Comical even…

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Photos - Reticulated Python Rescue In Sentul, Malaysia

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Python Reticulatus

It’s been a while since I’ve found and rescued a Snake! Yes you read that right - I’m not scared of Snakes - I love Snakes! The rescue before this was of a Paradise Tree Snake in Phuket, Thailand. Read about that Snake here - http://hygen.net/blog/?p=273

Allow me to introduce a baby Reticulated Python…

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Disable Windows Vista Sleep Mode | Stop Windows Vista From Falling Asleep

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

Self explanitory Windows Vista vs Linux

If you are unlucky enough to use Windows Vista, by default it seems to be set to fall asleep after a period of “inactivity“. However it is not really sure if it is inactive or not because it was developed by Microsoft hence oftentimes it falls asleep when you have left the computer busy doing something or - waiting to do something.

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Fishing At Zoo Negara Lake?

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

I checked with the zoo if it’s possible to fish in their lake the other day.  Here is the response I got.  A bit disappointed because the lake is known to be home to some pretty decent Snakeheads.   Response copied below:
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Kolam Ampang Fishing Trip #2 - Snake Skins!

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Giant Ant @ 223.6 metres head to tail.

This was a forced trip after being “ejected” from the Tamn Tasik Ampang Hilir lake by four policemen shouting “Hey Bro!  no fishing!“.

First point of interest - giant red ants on the trail up the hill.

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Fishing Trip To Taman Tasik Ampang Hilir (Ampang Lake)

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Probably Casting Into A TREE!

The Ampang Lake is easily accessible from KLCC via Jalan Ampang Hilir. Jalan Ampang Hilir is known as “embassy row” and runs parallel to the main road - Jalan Ampang. The road is often used as a shortcut to avoid traffic on Jalan Ampang itself.

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Use PHP To Backup All MySQL Databases On A Server

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Here is a useful PHP script I worte for doing web based MySQL backups.  You could integrate this code into some kind of admin web app.  As it is, keep in mind security - don’t put this code up publicly on your server unless you want to share all of your MySQL data!
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Kolam Ampang (Ampang Dam) Fishing Trip, Malaysia

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Ampang Dam aka Kolan Ampang is a great little lake for fishing.  A few maps to show the Ampang dam’s location:

Sat Map Of The Ampang Dam

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New Site: Destiny Lounge & Guest House, Tanzania

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

Destiny Lounge / Guest House In Tanzania

The Destiny Lounge Bar & Guest House offers contemporary and innovative foods and cocktails with an international flavor. All the Rooms are self containers and equipped with full air condition, TV and DVD player, the room services are available throughout the Lounge bar’s opening hours.

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