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Astro Beyond Decoder

calibre2001 — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 08:57:27 +0800

Previously all was fine on a LED TV. When I changed channels I can see the channel info display, see the menu to change language, subtitles, Astro settings etc.

However, after I changed to a new UHD TV yesterday, none of that info is displayed anymore. To further check, i connected my decoder to a another computer monitor and same thing. It looks like the decoder has changed some settings automatically. I can still Astro & flip channels, just the decoder UI has disappeared.

I am wondering whether anyone has encountered this problem before. Thanks.

Chinese To English Translation (Job Provider)

calibre2001 — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 11:07:39 +0800

Looking for someone interested in taking on a "per job translation" for a private family.
The job requires translation of 2 Thank You Messages in Chinese to English.

Item : 2 Thank You Messages

Translation: Translate from Chinese to English

Product: English translation of 2 Thank You Messages, must be suitable for public display

Price: PM me with your offer.

Thanks.

Data Roaming in China

calibre2001 — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 11:03:06 +0800

I will be travelling to Fujian Province, China for a week & would want to have access Internet access (including FB, Gmail, Whatsapp etc) during this trip.

I’ve considered local sim cards (China Unicom), but seems too much hassle with need to register, China firewall & other restrictions.

So I’m considering Celcom International Roaming 7-Day 3-in-1 Pass (uses China Mobile). Anyone knows whether I can access FB, Gmail, Whatsapp etc once in China?

Thanks.

Data Roaming in China

calibre2001 — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 10:45:14 +0800

Chinese Translation (Job Provider)

calibre2001 — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 17:17:43 +0800

Looking for someone interested in taking on a "per job translation" for a private family.
You must be good in Chinese writing and preferably, able to communicate in English.

Item : Old Chinese poem (14 lines, 8 characters each)

Translation: Either re-translate Old Chinese poem to modern chinese OR
Rewrite existing modern chinese translation to something suitable for public display

Product: Modern chinese translation of Old Chinese poem, must be suitable for public display

Price: PM me with your offer.

Thanks.

[WTS] Fender Strat Neck Pickup-Voodoo TributeStrat

calibre2001 — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 21:52:13 +0800

Works for right handed strats as well.

See more info here:

http://areyouexperienced.net/fender_hendri...rat_pickups.htm

Price: pls PM

COD or online bank transfer.

For mail delivery, buyers bears postage.

Thanks for reading.
Please PM me if interested.

[SOLD] Marshall MG Series DFX30 Amp

calibre2001 — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 21:48:37 +0800

See pics below

In good & working condition, servicing done recently.

Selling it as it is underutilised.

Price: SOLD

COD in KL, PJ or collect from home only.

Thanks for reading.
Please PM me if interested.

Pedal for SALE!

calibre2001 — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 10:39:41 +0800

Description:
Dunlop 535 Series from 90s with ori box [condition 8/10]

Price:
RM450 nego

Contact Method: PM

Payment Method: COD, Maybank2u

Location for pick up: PJ/Bangsar/Mid Valley/Golden Triangle/KLCC

WTB Minna No Nihongo

calibre2001 — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 18:06:27 +0800

Looking for these books.
Please PM me if you are willing to sell.
Condition is not important but should at least be in useable condition.

Minna No Nihongo TextBook 2-1

Minna No Nihongo Translation & Grammatical Notes in English 2-1

Minna No Nihongo TextBook 2-2

Minna No Nihongo Translation & Grammatical Notes in English 2-2

Importance of Writing Mandarin in future

calibre2001 — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:03:26 +0800

I'm just wondering whether the ability to write mandarin as a job skill will become necessary in the future?
The reason I'm asking this is that I'm making plans for my own children, with respect to language development.

In the case of Malaysia, at this moment, I can only see the ability to listen & speak Mandarin as useful, though not necessary.
Reading/writing seems optional and only required for certain jobs/industries. Most official written communication are in English/BM from what I've seen.
These anecdotal observations lead me to conclude that the ability to write mandarin does not seem to pay off in Malaysia.
However, when the China factor is factored in, I'm not quite sure whether this conclusion still holds true.

Appreciate your thoughts.
I understand there is no one-fits-all solution and that everybody's situation is unique. Thanks.

Importance of Writing Mandarin in future

calibre2001 — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:01:20 +0800

Hi all,

I'm just wondering whether the ability to write mandarin as a job skill will become necessary in the future?
The reason I'm asking this is that I'm making plans for my own children, with respect to language development.

In the case of Malaysia, at this moment, I can only see the ability to listen & speak Mandarin as useful, though not necessary.
Reading/writing seems optional and only required for certain jobs/industries. Most official written communication are in English/BM from what I've seen.
These anecdotal observations lead me to conclude that the ability to write mandarin does not seem to pay off in Malaysia.
However, when the China factor is factored in, I'm not quite sure whether this conclusion still holds true.

Appreciate your thoughts.
I understand there is no one-fits-all solution and that everybody's situation is unique. Thanks.

[WTB] TS808 & Fulltone Fulldrive 2

calibre2001 — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 10:56:19 +0800

Please pm me if you have any of the these pedals.

Fake Accents in other languages (non english)

calibre2001 — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:36:03 +0800

Whenever the topic of fake accents amongst are brought up, it's usually english.

What about bahasa lain?

Do we hear about malays trying too hard to sound like indon , or chinese trying too hard to sound like taiwan/HK etc in speech etc???

[WTS] Laney Tube Amp, Laney AOR A-5012 Series II 1

calibre2001 — Sat, 28 May 2011 07:13:22 +0800

Item(s):Laney AOR A-5012 Series II 112 Combo

Price: PM me pls

Location of seller: KL/PJ

Contact method/details: PM me pls

Item(s) conditions: Only used at home

Reason for sale: Hardly gig around anymore, so not practical for me to own a tube amp

Need BB BIS Subsciption advice

calibre2001 — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 11:21:15 +0800

Hi,

I'm new to BBs and actually got a BB phone as a gift. Need advice on what to consider in choosing a BB package.

Currently it has no BIS and works like a normal handphone. To use internet, I turn off the mobile network and use home wifi.
Clearly the BB's potential is not being fully utilised.

I intend to use BB for e-mail, social networking, light internet surfing (no streaming) (therefore need BIS) and surfing internet at home (youtube and light surfing).

There are things I'm still not clear on how BB plans work. PLease advice.

My questions:
-For e-mail, social networking apps I will need BIS. But for normal internet surfing does BIS cover that too? Or will I need a separate dataplan. Maxis and Digi has got attractive BIS offers (@ RM40 & RM58/68 per month but surely there's a catch right?

-When using home wifi for internet with wifi and mobile network set as 'on', will the data be downloaded based on the package or the home wifi? To make it clearer, say I'm watching youtube videos at home and I have a 250MB maxis package and home wifi on. How do I make sure BB is not utilising the 250MB data limit? I know I can turn mobile network off but if it is left on, how does BB select which connection to use. Hope this is clear.

Thanks.

What Japanese song is this?

calibre2001 — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:23:54 +0800

See here and listen to the background music from 4:50 - 5:04
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-fj-Rw_wc0&feature=channel

I've heard it on adverts many times (think one of those beauty product ads) but never knew the name of the singer and song.

Thanks

Who reads chinese newspaper?

calibre2001 — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:20:14 +0800

I just want to know when did local chinese newspapers start using simplified characters in printing.

I know tt chinese schools started using simplified characters btw 1980-1982. So presumably simplified would have been widely used in newspapers in the 90s? I'd like to know. Thanks.

Deepavali vs Diwali

calibre2001 — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:15:57 +0800

I know their the same thing.

When I was growing up, I only knew it as Deepavali. I guess it's how southern indians call it.

In the UK they use 'Diwali' instead, perhaps it's how northern indians call it?

Anyway I notice alot of Malaysians using Diwali more. What happened? Did Bollywood (which makes hindi films) popularise 'Diwali' in recent years?

Sorry for any factual mistakes. I stand corrected. Thanks.

Who knows Penang Hokkien?

calibre2001 — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:18:16 +0800

his Hokkien? Thanks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBSD-jsHARA

How to improve cantonese listening?

calibre2001 — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:51:46 +0800

I want to improve my canto listening skills so that I can understand TVB shows better.

I don't have much problem with modern day serials because language is contemporary.

But I have a problem understanding costume dramas (like those kungfu novel stuff) when they used too ancient and powerful language.

I think only chinese-literate people can understand properly.

But for those who speak 'fluent'cantonese but cannot read chinese how do you manage this???

Thanks