Sybreon Ones Nought

Garmin in Volvo

Shawn Tan — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:17:09 +0000

My car us presently in the workshop for some bodywork and I have been driving one of my sister’s cars these last few weeks. A fortnight ago, I was driving around in her Volvo and found that my Garmin GPS … Continue reading →

Of Scrubbing Toilets

Shawn Tan — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:35:21 +0000

I just read an interesting blog entry, which I felt that I had to comment on simply because some parts of it caught my eye: …in the early stages a CEO needs to keep the fridge stocked and the bathroom … Continue reading →

1Malaysia Book Vouchers

Shawn Tan — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:16:48 +0000

I went to pick up my 1Malaysia Book Vouchers at the university today. I was the first person to collect the voucher (talk about kiasu). These are some things that I have learned about the voucher. The RM200 comes in … Continue reading →

3R Service

Shawn Tan — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:43:12 +0000

I found this article extremely sad that, there are so many people who are unable to even master the basics of 3R – Reading, wRiting, aRithmetic – at the end of high school. It is a sad state of affairs … Continue reading →

Hardwork does not Scale

Shawn Tan — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:46:41 +0000

This thought caught my attention on someone’s blog recently. It interested me because I was thinking just the very same thing a few days ago, that I need to take things easier. Working hard does not scale. I am taking … Continue reading →

Much Ado about RPK

Shawn Tan — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:44:01 +0000

There are all kinds of comments about RPK these days. Personally, I don’t think that he has changed his course because he has generally stuck to his guns. He’s always gone against the status quo. I don’t know why people … Continue reading →

2012 Resolutions

Shawn Tan — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:19:38 +0000

I have been thoroughly busy these last two weeks of the year and have not gotten round to writing down my new year resolutions. Not to worry, as I already have them but I have just not gotten to writing … Continue reading →

PhD Movie!

Shawn Tan — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:54:33 +0000

This is a movie that every grad student to-be needs to watch. The trailer itself brings back so many oh so familiar memories. I personally think that grad school was a truly enriching experience for me. It has changed me … Continue reading →

Research Fellowship

Shawn Tan — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:01:48 +0000

I’ve just received the letter of appointment for the position of a Research Fellow to a major research and development institution in Malaysia. The institution has more than 500 researchers on staff and is a well recognised organisation in Malaysia. … Continue reading →

Happy Holidays

Shawn Tan — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:44:57 +0000

Happy holidays, and a happy and prosperous 2012!