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Increasing my fitness

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:30:00 +0800

Increasing my fitness

z3171600 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:02:29 +0800

Hello,

I used to be active in sports 2-3 years back. At that time it was no problem to run/jog/play for hours. But due to some problem I stopped exercising for the last 2 years. I'm planning to get back my fitness so that I can play football again or at least staying healthy. Do help me out by giving advice or correcting my plan exercise routine.

What I can do NOW.

For the last week, I've been going to nearest park for running/jogging. However, I can only complete 1 round (around 1km-1.5km). I feel like fainting if I push myself more than that. However, if I walk for the next round I think I can run for another round. Haven't tried this yet but I think I can do it.

Also, I've read somewhere that strengthening muscle is also a way to increase fitness level. For now, I'm just doing push up. Well I've never really paid attention to this before and it seems if I do it properly (slowly) I can only do 10 (yes only ten. My hand start shaking at 7/8). However, this is not my priority now. If i really want to bulk up, I think I'll go to GYM later on.

What I plan to do from TOMORROW onwards.

1. I will continue running/jogging for 1 round every 2 consecutive day and take a rest for the third day. After 3 sets (2D run + 1D rest) I plan to increase half a round.
2. 1 set of 10 push up every morning and evening. Will increase to 2 push up every week.

What I plan to ACHIEVE

1. Probably be able to run continuously 10km without pushing myself to much.
2. Do 2 sets of 20/30 push up every morning and evening.

This is just my initial target. However I'm not in any rush to achieve my target. If I can do it as I plan it's good, but even if I take twice as long it shouldn't be a problem, as long as I achieve my target.

Anyways, I've been trying to do this few months ago but it seems my determination to do so is quite lacking. After one week or so, I've always managed to find just about any excuse to stop my plan exercise routine.

So feel free to give advice to me. Really appreciate any input.

Car prices before taxes

z3171600 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:09:48 +0800

I just browse paultan.org. Came across this pdf file. It shows the actual price of imported car before any taxes (Import duty + excise duty + sales tax).

http://media.paultan.org/pricelist.pdf

Although the price list is in 2006, there shouldn't be much different anyways.

Calf problem?

z3171600 — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:10:14 +0800

Guys, have something to ask here. The last few days I notice that if i sit for a long period of time (like > 1 hour) on the floor, something in my calf (I think it's the muscle but I'm not so sure) start moving violently (like contracting and expanding rapidly). I don't feel pain at all but of course I'm concern since it suddenly happen quite frequently. When that happen, I usually stretch my leg for around 10 sec or I start walking around the house. And it will turn to normal. It usually happen on my right calf but occasionally (may 1:5) happen on my left calf as well.

I hope you guys understand what I'm trying to say here. Not really good in explaining this kind of thing. Again, it's not painful but I'm kinda freak out right now. Just thought someone here might have some idea what actually happen. Can't show to doctor since it doesn't all the time though. Huhu.

Australia broadband

z3171600 — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:28:30 +0800

The federal government has finally begun its quest for a new national broadband network, today requesting proposals from interested parties.

"The National Broadband Network will represent the single largest investment in broadband infrastructure in Australia's history. The Australian Government has committed up to $4.7 billion and to considering any necessary regulatory changes to enable the roll-out", said Senator Conroy.

Any proposed network must supply minimum speeds of 12Mbit/s to 98% of Australian premises and would be rolled out over a five year period. It would also "facilitate competition in the telecommunications sector through open access arrangements that allow all service providers access to the network on equivalent terms." Retail pricing for consumers must be uniform across Australia, and be "affordable".

The proposals "will be assessed by the Panel of Experts announced on 11 March 2008, who will then provide their recommendation to Government so that by the end of year the Government can announce the successful proponent and the new network build can then commence."

The government is also separately requesting submissions proposing "changes to existing telecommunications regulations, to facilitate the roll-out of the National Broadband Network", and also ideas for how to serve the remaining 2% of Australian premises that won't be covered by the new national broadband network.

Source:www.whirlpool.net.au

Correct me if I'm wrong but didnt our government gave the same amount of funding to TMNET to improve broadband service in our country?

A few highlight on Australia and its broadband.

1)Its territory is way larger than Malaysia
2)Internet provided is not best effort basis
3)A proposed plan of a minimum 12mbps!!

Buying a car

z3171600 — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:12:31 +0800

Hello guys,

I'm planning to buy a car soon. Could anyone tell me what should i know before buying a car? I'm interested more with the process that i have to do before getting the car, not which car to choose. Any advice is greatly appreciated. First time car buyer here.