Waitaminute...

Po Ying Tan-induced lead poisoning: Po Ying Tan is a folk remedy used mainly by Chinese people to treat minor childhood complaints. This folk remedy has the potential to cause lead poisoning due to its relatively high content of lead. Children are more susceptible to the effects of lead. The use of folk remedies is still prevalent in some cultures. Lead poisoning can result in serious illness and even death in severe cases. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Po Ying Tan-induced lead poisoning is available below.

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Interesting toys...

Found this in the Herald Sun (27 August 2008)


USB Golf Mouse
Product Code: UMOUS003700
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This USB Golf Mouse looks like a golf ball. It comes with Golf Course decor kit. Get this Golf Mouse to decorate your desk up for the joyful occasion



USB Wireless Missile Launcher
Product Code: ULIFE013700
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Looking for something to just play a trick on your colleagues? We've got you this USB Wireless Missile Launcher. It surely brings you fun in your workplace.

Aim it! Shoot! With the wireless feature, this Missile Launcher can be remotely controlled 15 feets away. Get one and shoot your colleague in front of you.

These and other odd gadgets/toys can be found in this online store

Star Ocean 4

Yes, yes, YES! Finally, another sci-fi RPG game! Does remind me of Star Trek: Enterprise - suppose to be a few centuries before the rest of the Star Ocean series.

"AD 2064. Humanity made its third and most costly mistake. World War III. Weapons of mass destruction deployed with impunity, razed the land in the blink of an eye. People believed it's the end of the world. The planet Earth was dying. So humanity began to search for a new home in space."

"AD 2074 first contact. SD0001 first warp. SD0010 -- first official SRF mission. The first official SRF mission ventures forth into the great Star Ocean."

Just don't crash into another planet. Just don't make me spend 3/4 of the game running around in an undeveloped fantasy-like planet with no modern technology a la Star Ocean 3. I insist on at least some modern gadget fun - hologram tricks, space ship battles, mecha/androids?

But one inny-pinny-tinny-winny problem... Exclusive for Xbox 360?!?!

Anime Lot (now that's a lot)

Just for fun, I've decided to list down all the animes I've watched up to now:

See list here.

All in the last 5 1/2 years.
Ummmmmm wow?

Edit: Oh yeah - for fun, I tag all you visitors ;P . Go forth and write your own list (feel the otakuness in you)

Wind's Nocturne (Lunar PS1)

Wishing on a dream that seems far off
Hoping it will come today.

Into the starlit night,
Foolish dreamers turn their gaze,
Waiting on a shooting star.

But, what if that star is not to come?
Will their dreams fade to nothing?
When the horizon darkens most,
We all need to believe there is hope.

Is an angel watching closely over me?
Can there be a guiding light I've yet to see?
I know my heart should guide me, but,
There's a hole within my soul.

What will fill this emptiness inside of me?
Am I to be satisfied without knowing?

I wish, then, for a chance to see,
Now all I need, (desperately)

Is my star to come...

P.S. Author of the flash video wished to express that 'no, that cat did not die from the cold'.
P.S.S. Librarian wondered if there were known (or unknown?) asian delicacies involving cats.

Procrastination = Online Shopping

KINGDOM HEARTS PLAY ARTS ARMS

Five keyblades from KINGDOM HEARTS & KINGDOM HEARTS II:
Wishing Lamp, Oblivion, Oathkeeper, Ultima Weapon (KINGDOM HEARTS I Ver.）& Ultima Weapon (KINGDOM HEARTS II Ver.）

Material : ATBC-PVC, ABS
Specification : Blister boxed

Price : US$34.99

FINAL FANTASY PLAY ARTS ARMS

Five weapons from FINAL FANTASY VIII and FINAL FANTASY X:

Squall’s “Lion Heart,” Selphie’s “Strange Vision,” Tidus’s “Caladbolg,” Yuna’s “Nirvana” and Auron’s “Masamune.”

Material : ATBC-PVC, ABS
Specification : Blister boxed

Price : US$29.99

Weapons! Weapons! So... cool!!!!

KINGDOM HEARTS II PLAY ARTS

Sora from "KINGDOM HEARTS II" has been brought to life as highly articulated action figures that can be posed and equipped in a variety of ways.

Equipment: 1Key Blade (Kingdom Key)

Material : PVC
Size : Height / 7.09 inches
Specification : Blister boxed

Price : US$24.99

Weapon carrier. And fine, looks alright too.

FINAL FANTASY XII PLAY ARTS JUDGE MAGISTER GABRANTH

Judge Magister Gabranth action figure, from FINAL FANTASY XII.

Weapons: Chaos Blade and Highway Star

Material : PVC
Size : Height / 9.25 inches
Specification : Blister boxed

Price : US$24.99

Love the weapons. And the armor. Did I forget to mention the weapons?

FINAL FANTASY VII PLAY ARTS CLOUD & HARDY DAYTONA

The hero of FINAL FANTASY VII together with his bike, Hardy Daytona, in one boxed set.

Material : Figure & Bike: ATBC-PVC, ABS, POM
Size : Figure Height approx. 7.5 inches / Bike Length approx. 12 inches
Specification : Blister boxed

Price : US$79.99

Drool-worthy bike and weapon.

All can be purchased at the Square Enix website. Delivery ONLY to US. Sigh.

Anyone know anyone in US?

Surfing through my pile of old photos...

... and I'm surprised that I forgot to put some of them up!

Lancelot from Code Geass. The only gundam-like figurine here to keep me company. Hmm a Gurren II or RPI-212 Vincent would be nice too... But man, when is Bandai ever going to make Lelouch's Knightmare?

Lancelot, bored at home, chasing after the Klingons. Lancelot, repeat after me. Bad Idea!

Be we-ry we-ry quiet. Eva is hunting Gundam!

Powered by Diet Coke (TM)

Haha. Such fun times. So tired now (pre-exams, sigh).

Current music: The sound of brain gears getting stuck.
Current mood: .....zzzz....
Current disorder: Fatigue, weight gain, loss of appetite, no fever, no change in bowel or waterworks...

Greetings from the future!

It has come to my attention that there are suddenly many students (and wannabes) of the fine craft of Medicine that have accidentally fallen into this interdimensional hole fondly known as the L-space. And with them come cries and pleads for help in mastering the elusive mistresses of the science and art of Medicine.

Fear not! For your cries have been received. For this freshly graduated student of the art (yes, am praying very hard at the moment) has decided to compile a list of links, videos and the likes for the perusal of all who need aid (or are bored to death with nothing to do).

Just click this link and all shall be revealed. (and no, no R-rated stuff, except maybe PR examinations and the likes).

For those who used (or still) to follow Bleach

Young Byakuya. First reaction?
Bwahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

For those interested - currently Ichigo and co. are still trying to rescue Orihime, except that Aizen has brought all his underlings to destroy Karakura Town. And for some reason, the mangaka decides to do a very long (but amusing) flashback (see above picture *snigger*)

And Inuyasha's still in their final (?) battle with Naraku. Well, at least Naraku finally fused with the Shikon no Tama, so maybe something will happen... maybe.

Anyway, got to go back to studying. Got some pretty good anime this season - Code Geass R2, Nabari no Ou, xxxHolic Kei, Soul Eater - wahhhh better go study liao (so can watch later, mwahahaha).

Current music: Right here waiting
Current mood: *undecided over electives...*

How to pass Sem 8 and 9

Now, as the time for the internship exam creeps closer, students of the art search frantically for the legendary 'Flying Colors' that will aid in passing their exams. A few words of wisdom has been imparted to this insignificant one, who decided in view of her failing memory, to write below:

From Doctors

The Dean: Just know Kumar and Clark backward, forward and upside down and you'll be alright. (yes, all 1446 pages)

The Orthopaedic Surgeon: Don't worry, The Dean will make sure all of you know how to pass. Now, let's talk about something more practical, like how to describe a fracture on X-ray...

From the Registrars

Gen Surg: Just read Talley O'Connor 4 times. That's what I did. Didn't read anything else.

From the Interns

Intern: Didn't study anything, didn't do anything. I was quite happy when I got 67%. (please don't try this at home, kids.)

From the Seniors

Girl: Just relax. It's not that hard to pass!

Boy: What exam?

And so you have it. Words of wisdom from those who know best.



Excuse me while I scream into the pillow.

Medical Clerking

Dedicated to all medical students, future med students and doctors young at heart - you'll probably be the only ones with a big smile after watching.

Disgaea 3?!? Already?!?

http://www.otakuwiki.com/index.php/Disgaea3



This time, the story begins in a school for demons and overload, in which to be an honor student you must not do homework, sleep in classes and wreck havoc.
Doesn't sound as if there's going to be a deep storyline in this one (but then again, who cares - look at the youtube video - the destruction one can cause *drool*)

Also, during the Armageddon Expo, there was a booth for the game Eye of Judgement (PS3), which to me was a good step towards future virtual reality gaming.



To play this game, what is needed is a PS3 and the game cd (duh), a camera and the board for the card game (think monopoly board where you place your cards to play) [all but the ps3 provided in the gamebox]. What happens is that you place your cards on the board (similar to playing TCG ie Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Naruto etc) and this action is detected by the camera, and shown on the tv screen. Hence, when a card is 'fighting' another card, or when a card 'transformed' into another creature, this is all shown on the tv screen. In essence, it's like a card game come to life.

According to the PS3 representative at the expo, this is the first game to utilize such technology (anyone else think it's somewhat similar to wii?) and they're hoping that if this game become popular enough, that other games would also take advantage of this camera approach.

But didn't I already played a game using motion sensor in The Singapore Science Centre recently (in one of their technology exhibition thingy?) Odd, maybe the library squatter can comment about that.

(and if anyone was wondering, yes, I lost against the computer [but so did everyone else!!!])

Anyway, here's the link to the photos taken during Armageddon Expo, if anyone interested.

http://flickr.com/photos/15004100@N02/sets/72157602411845510/

Current music: ~the growl of my stomach~
Current mood: ~i want food....~

Medical Specialty Aptitude Test

According to the Medical Specialty Aptitude Test, I should be doing

1. Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Gastroenterology
2. Pulmonary, Thoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
3. Neurology, Pathology, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Allergy & immunology
4. Urology, Orthopaedic surgery
5. Occupational med, General surgery, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Emergency med, Colon & rectal surgery, Anesthesiology
6. Dermatology, Radiation oncology, Hematology, Psychiatry, Preventive med, Physical med & rehabilitation, Neurosurgery, Rheumatology
7. Obstetrics/gynecology, Infectious disease
8. Nephrology
9. General internal med, Aerospace med
10.med oncology
11.pediatrics
12.family practice

What a long list.
Hmm, of all the subjects of which I like (those in bold), the first is the subject with the best hours (9-5 job, not much stress - tempting...)
So much for a career in Neurosurgery ;p

Current music: the WORLD (Death Note)
Current mood: bed is nice~bed is warm~

The Day Before

It usually takes more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech. - Mark Twain

I only have one thing to say~ Dwah?

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Met my supervisor again today for another round of practice. He seemed more pleased and said that it was better than Monday.

Well, after 2 mirror practice the day before, 2 round of practice in the train and 3 more in the hour before meeting him - I would hope so...

Maybe that's why he told me to go home and sleep after that...

It's good to be back in Melbourne...

Current music: Nichiyoubi [Sunday] (Negima)
Current mood: Tired? Satisfied? Where's my home entertainment system?

Update

Short notes about what's happening so far:-

Geelong's not too bad a place. Quiet, lack of humans, no Chinatown. Unfortunately, no internet access (except in the library, and that's limited too), so had withdrawal symptoms when I returned to city.

Went for the Eminence concert yesterday. Quite amusing, especially the Super Mario song.

Getting palpitations cause of AMS presentation in 2 weeks time. But it's only for 10 mins, what is there to say anyway?

Anyway, for those waiting for hols pics, gomen, have to wait a bit longer. Forgot to bring the pics to Geelong, so had no chance to choose best pic and label them.

Sigh, I wish I don't have to return to Geelong in the next hour...

I am a nobody. Nobody's perfect

First day back to uni and I'm overloaded with work. Or rather to review subjects that we've supposed to have remembered from 3 years ago. Man...

Anyway, interesting quotes/statement for pondering (or pounding, whichever you prefer)

Don't worry about what other people think of you; they don't do it very often anyway.

Anonymous

When my sister tore my bathroom door of its hinges while falling; my mother was worried about her butt, my father about the bathroom door and me about my life!

Sora

Monkey see, monkey do, monkey teach. Beware the gorilla warfare!

Squatter

Well, back to work. The pics from hols might be up tomorrow.

Current music: Growing Wings (Drakengard 2)
Current mood: o.O

Yo, I'm suppose to be writing my thesis, soooo...

... dad, stop distracting me ;p

I got tagged for the Thinking Blogger award. Applause please.


Well, because I can, I tagging a few bloggers (and non-bloggers). No particular order, btw.

(1) Random Musings From A Doctor's Chair
"When you sell a man a book, you don't sell him 12 ounces of paper and ink and glue-you sell him a whole new life" Christopher Morley

(2) The Journey
A beak is like a mouth, only longer and peckier

(3) My Requiem
"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." Ellen Parr

(4) A life to call my own
I knew that you really loved me, but your love filled me with pain
Even our kisses were bitter
It was only then that leaving you was the only exit
Even if I managed to escape, where should I go?

(5) Brain Dumping Ground
Only those who seek may find their wish, send the fool to touch the gem.

(6) Princess
well now come to think of it, i wouldn't mind having 2 mouths: one could be eating pizza, the other could be eating bigmac!!!!!!

(7) library squatter
No, I'm NOT asking for a psp for my birthday. You want it, YOU wait for yours.


Should you choose to participate, please make sure you pass this list of rules to the blogs you are tagging...

The participation rules are simple:

1. If, and only if, you get tagged, write a post with links to 5 blogs that make you think,
2. Link to this post so that people can easily find the exact origin of the meme,
3. Optional: Proudly display the 'Thinking Blogger Award' with a link to the post that you wrote (here is an alternative silver version if gold doesn't fit your blog).

Quote from The Supervisor

Life is like a box of chocolate - sometimes people sit on it.

Words of Wisdom from the Supervisor

Research is like whaling. Preparations are made, and then off we go into the deep sea, searching for the elusive whale. We find many other creatures - salmon, sharks, loch ness. But those at port ordered whale.
And after a while at sea, we must stop our search and return back to port. Even if we still have not found the whale. It's disappointing, but that's the way it is, young researcher.

"But how about being like Captain Ahab (Moby Dick), sir?"
"He died at the end of the book, remember?"
"Oh yeah..."

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Actually, he also said something more chim along the line of 'absence of proof does not equal to proof of absence' or something like that (please correct me if I got this wrong) but I prefer the whale thingy.

And if you're wondering - that drawing's his.

Current song: Sha la la -Ayakashi Night (Kekkaishi)

Kingdom Hearts 2: Secret Ending

...woah.