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What is the fastest GPU for notebook?

InfiniteVoid — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:28:30 +0800

I'm currently look for a notebook with the fastest GPU. I just wonder which is the fastest GPU available. Ofcoz, it has to be available in M'sia, not those which I hardly get from oversea like UK, US or Japan.

Please name me the brand and where I can hunt for it. Thanks...

∞ Infinite Focus ∞

InfiniteVoid — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:24:59 +0800

Seeing all the great shot, I would like to share too...

Recently, went to China. So I would like to start off with China shot. China, here I come~
Enjoy!

1番 - 天安门 (Tiananmen Square)

2番 - 天安门 (Tiananmen Square)

3番 - 天安门 (Tiananmen Square)

This is not a good shot after all because of hazy and underexpose sky, overall underexpose the whole picture. Very bad...

4番 - 悬空寺 (Hanging Monastery)

5番 - 云岗石窟 (Yungang Grottoes)

6番 - 颐和园 (Summer Palace)

Flying Squirrel

InfiniteVoid — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 15:29:01 +0800

Anyone own any flying squirrel? Come in and share your experience
Just in case someone don't get how they look like, here :
Flying Squirrel Gliding
Flying Squirrel
They are cute

Further more, I went to petsmore. I saw they are selling it for RM280. Anyone interested can pay a visit to petsmore

Details about Flying Squirrel :

Physical Characteristics:
Adults weigh approximately 4 to 5 ounces and are approximately 1 foot in length. The Southern flying squirrel has large dark eyes and a bushy tail which it curls behind its back. Although nocturnal in nature, flying squirrels will interact during daylight hours. They can live up to 15 years in captivity.

Feeding:
A good diet consists of a combination of fresh nuts and fruits. Nuts may include peanuts, pecans or walnuts. At least 40% of their diet should be fresh fruit to keep their digestive system working smoothly. Fresh fruits may include apples, grapes, oranges, peaches, pears or plums. Other foods that may be included in their diet are carrots, mealworms and sunflower seeds. A commercial flying squirrel food made by Brisky should also be used. Try to offer a variety of these items since all squirrels don't have the same preferences. Provide water in an open container, not a water bottle. A spool of rabbit salt should be kept available at all times.

Housing:
Flying squirrels should be housed in a wire cage and not an aquarium. A wire cage allows them to climb and provides better air circulation. A flying squirrel needs a small cage during its first few months to restrict their activity level. When the flying squirrel reaches 5 to 6 months of age, a larger cage is appropriate. A nestbox should be mounted near the top of the cage to create a suitable environment for an adult squirrel. Wood shavings provide a suitable bedding material and all types of wood are acceptable. The squirrel will chose one corner of the cage for its bathroom and that area should be cleaned every few days. The squirrels can exercise inside the cage and branches and bird perches can be spread around so they can jump from perch to perch.

Bonding:
A bonding pouch is a great idea during the bonding process. It should be made of a material that is easy to breath through. This pouch should be placed near your body preferably over the heart. By carrying a squirrel around on your body so that they feel the heartbeat, body warmth and body odor, the bond takes place. The bonding process should be swapped around so the squirrels will be interactive with everyone and not just one individual.

Calcium Deficiency:
Flying squirrels are prone to developing a calcium deficiency. This is due to the fact that they are nocturnal and don't get sufficient sunlight. You should use a calcium supplement and add liquid vitamins to their water.

Diseases:
The flying squirrel's body secretes an oil that totally repels any lice, fleas, mites, ticks, etc. There has never been a known case of rabies in flying squirrels.
Taken from this source
Some FAQ about Flying Squirrel
Another nice FAQ

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My comment about Flying Squirrel :

1.) They can be a wonderful pet when takes in during young age. Adult Flying Squirrels are known to be quite hard to handle.
2.) They are rodent family = They bite! They need to chew on things to trim their teeth. If they are not tame, it is recommend to use glove to handle them rather than bare hands.
3.) They are rodent family = They can share the food of hamster but from time to time, additional food like nuts should give to them. Nuts are their favorite food and it can be use as treat to tame them.
4.) They are not the same family as Sugar Glider. Meaning they don't share the same gentleness as Sugar Glider.
5.) They are nocturnal animal which highly active in the night. They are quite noisy compare to Sugar Glider. They chips and grims their teeth a lot to make the sound quite noisy. As the result, they are not suitable to keep in the bed room.

The difference between Flying Squirrel and Sugar Glider

Project Mealworms

InfiniteVoid — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 19:27:57 +0800

Looks like my project is failing due to I had shifted. Now I can't get the proper temperature for them to grow. Even the pupas are having hard time metamorphose to beetle. I guess I have to find some suitable place to breed them... gonna stop this project at the moment...

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[attachmentid=91090] : pupa of mealworm
[attachmentid=91091] : comparison of mature mealworm and young mealworm
[attachmentid=91092] : just finish metamorphose to beetle
[attachmentid=91093] : close up look

This is clear image of each stage of the mealworms have to go through

Mealworms live cycle would be eggs -> worms -> pupas -> beetles

This is a one of nice website which provide nice information on how to take care of mealworms. It also provide some information about the gaint mealworms that we can get from pet shop.

Joke apart, this project is not really for sake of fun. The purpose of this project is to provide info to all the viewers about what are the advantages that you can get from breeding mealworms.

Breeding mealworms is not just for the fun of it. Breeding mealworms can ensure the health of your pet. The source of nutrient is under your control rather than simply take it from else where. Further more, you can customize the nutrient that you pet is going to take in. Take my Sugar Gliders for example, they need special nutrient compare to other animal such as hedgehog. They need calcium where I can't really find any source of calcium which will be available locally which is suitable for Sugar Gliders. I can't just feed them with only calcium as I might overlook the quantity and result in overdose. Overdose calcium can kill Sugar Glider. As the result, I feed calcium to the mealworms before feeding the mealworms to my Sugar Gliders. This will ensure the mealworms is rich in calcium. Ofcoz, why don't feed directly is the question to ask. Sometimes, we may find it hard to feed our pet with vitamins as they dislike the taste of it. So packing these vitamins in their favorite food will actually help you and your pet. Further more, it will also reduce the risk of overdose that I mention above. Part of the nutrients will be consume by the mealworm itself and only leaving some quantity which will be safer to provide to your pet. As the result, breeding mealworms can help improve your pet health.

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Links:
http://www.feederinsects.co.za/feederinsects_mealworms.htm
http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Live%20Food,%20Mealworms.htm
http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Live%20Foo...per%20Worms.htm

more update to continue...