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ERP, Foreign Cars and Taxis

Chin Yong — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:52:13 +0000

ERP (Electronic Road Pricing) is one of the method that Singapore use to control road usage. It has it own merits and I will take a look at its current state. For a start, Singapore registered cars require a IU (in-vehicle unit) to be installed. Or any other vehicle to have an IU should they wish [...]

Of MRT ride and security announcement

Chin Yong — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:08:40 +0000

It was some time since I last took a train to work. Having send my trusty scooter to the workshop the day before and by a series of unfortunate miscommunication, did not manage to collect it the same evening and end up taking public transport for another half a day. What was interesting is that it seems [...]

Coffee, Tea or Fonts

Chin Yong — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:12:40 +0000

I find this drink menu lovely and nicely done. Have to share it. Credit: Pablo’s Vice Cafe in Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia

nytimes.com: The Trouble With Meritocracy

Chin Yong — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:30:48 +0000

Nytimes.com have an article on the concept of meritocracy. What caught my attention is the following line: Part of the problem with meritocracy is that it homogenizes in the name of diversity: It skims the cream from every race and class and population, puts all of the best and brightest through the same educational conveyor belt, [...]

Concentrate on the problem

Chin Yong — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:23:49 +0000

The developer was before the Master and he asked the Master. “What is the greatest ability one can have to tackle any problem?”. “Well it depends on the problem and then you concentrate on the problem.” Answered the Master. Bemused, the developer follow up with this. “Master, with due respect you did not answer my question.” The Master was [...]

Optimal Default Password

Chin Yong — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:23:46 +0000

It is part of normal development and system work to issue password to users. Coming up with password can be fun, and with that, a crafted email to tell the user to change the password at the earliest possible chance. But normally, is a sufficiently complex password is given, the user will just not change the password, [...]

Yourself the Developer

Chin Yong — Tue, 11 May 2010 09:04:17 +0000

The Developer was before the Master.

Introduction to APC: Singapore PHP Usergroup meetup April 2010

Chin Yong — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:20:13 +0000

Slides on Alternative PHP Cache (APC) from April 2010 Singapore PHP Usergroup meetup.