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Photographing Lab Samples

chiiupe — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 18:36:09 +0800

I need to take pictures of my lab samples to compare the different color shades. The samples are very fine dust and the smallest portion is around 5mmx5mm. I have one session to take any photos then I'll have to use/destroy them for further testing.

Basically what I need is good/actual color, and ideally 10x magnification for publication/presentation. Can regular digital cameras do that? Need to be sure coz I only have one try to get it right then no more samples. Anything else I need like background or lighting things I need to be aware about?

Not sure if those are the correct terms, no experience with photography.

Would appreciate if anyone can give tips or guidance.

Getting a gynae

chiiupe — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:05:51 +0800

Hi, I'm looking into getting a gynae. I'm in my early 20s and still studying, I've pretty much given up hope on asking my mom for any advice, she is too conservative and pious and clams up whenever it comes to anything tangentially related to sex.

My main reasons for looking for a gynae:
1) I looking at getting the HPV vaccine
2) I want a general checkup and have some questions I want personally answered by a medical professional
3) I want to know where and who to go to in case shit hits the fan

Money-matters:
1) Govt or private? How do I navigate government-run medical care?
2) I'm wondering if I can get the HPV vaccine at govt-run clinics, is it cheaper?
3) I'm expecting private gynaes to run at RM200+ per visit, let me know if I'm wrong

Also, how should I look for a gynae? How to choose? (My location is in KL)

Would appreciate if GC shares their experience, big thanks

Forums according to regions

chiiupe — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:45:40 +0800

ok i know for user-generated content or general discussion, according to region or language

malaysia : LYN
western english-speaking : reddit
japanese : 2chan
indon : kaskus

Anyone have any idea what site the taiwanese and mainland chinese use?
What about the russian bloc?

Thanks

Lipstains

chiiupe — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:27:47 +0800

Lipstains apparently last much longer than lipsticks, has anyone tried this? Any products to recommend in malaysia?

Zoo Negara

chiiupe — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:15:17 +0800

The official webby for zoonegara is down apparently. Need some info and advice on getting there.

Tickets:
How much is it for basic tickets ?
Do they have extra rides/costs/tours/shows ?
Rough estimate cost for the extras?

Transportation:
How long is the taxi ride from the Wangsa Maju LRT station?
How easy is it to get parking lots?
Car park fees reasonable?

Is the place shady? Or umbrellas and sunshades are a must?
How about food?
Is half day enough to cover the whole zoo?
Any tips or advice?

Thanks in advance.

combo jack

chiiupe — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 20:51:19 +0800

i always expected all laptops to come with separate audio and mic jack

i just bought a laptop and found out there's only one 'combo' jack, i have a good set of headphones and a new mic, what do i do, chuck them away???

can recommend anything good meant for this combo jack?