DotA Map Downloads
I've mirrored two DotA Allstars maps for your downloading pleasure: version 6.27b and the 6.12b AI map. Just right-click and Save As to grab either one, and enjoy. Do let me know if you hit any issues with the downloads.
Archive
Founder of lesterchan.net, a Singapore tech and gadgets blog running since 2002. An engineering leader by day and a WordPress plugin developer since 2003, with a soft spot for gadgets, smart home, and a good deal.
3 Days To 2006
Finally, an update! I've been very busy lately, and only found time in camp to post this. I've just come back from my first gym session at SAFTI; I must exercise before I get fatter.
Thailand Trip
Day 1, Friday 2nd December 2005: our maxi cab arrived at 8am and we reached the airport just before 9am, breakfasting at the Terminal 1 canteen before checking in. Our flight FD3502 left at 11am, reaching Bangkok around noon.
Back From Thailand
I'm back from Thailand. Yesterday, when I switched on the main power in my room, a bright white flare burst from my cable modem for three seconds, and moments later I smelled smoke; my cable modem was completely fried.
Sitex 2005
I went to Sitex 2005 on Saturday, quite crowded with a lifestyle exhibition and Big Boyz Toyz alongside. I finally got myself a black Apple iPod Video 30GB for $521, plus a $26 accessories voucher.
GaMerZ File Explorer 1.10
I've released GaMerZ File Explorer 1.10. In case you don't know, it's a PHP script that lets you browse a directory much like Windows Explorer browses folders in Windows. Do check out the live demo to see it in action.
Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire
I caught Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at GV Grand, having booked a week ago; luckily I still got an odd 10.10pm slot, the rest sold out. The film runs a fair while.
Password Protected Post
Our military is cracking down on blogs posting negative comments, so to be safe, I've password-protected my previous post. The password is the same across all protected posts, and the hint is my girlfriend's full name, not hanyu pinyin.
Posted Out To INTEC
I finally got my posting order, a month after downgrading. As of yesterday, 14th November 2005, I've been posted to SAFTI MI, INTEC, the Instructional Design and Development branch. I had mixed feelings, since it wasn't quite what I'd expected.
Chicken Little Dancing To Dragostea Din Tei
Here's a clip of Chicken Little dancing to O-Zone's famous song Dragostea Din Tei. It's often shown before movies to remind audiences to silence or switch off their phones. The 3.2MB clip is well worth a watch.
Tom Yum Goong
I typed a long post, clicked publish and lost it all. Anyway, I caught a sneak preview of Doom at GV Grand. The storyline is simple; I'm not sure why some reviews rated it poorly.
1st Anniversary
Li Xiang and I celebrated our first anniversary yesterday, codename 1024, on my dismounting shift. We prayed at Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, then headed to Bugis to take Neoprints, before dinner at Tony Roma's.
Singapore Zoological Garden
I caught Tim Burton's Corpse Bride at Cathay Cineleisure; it was rather average, so I wonder why 8 Days gave it 4.5 stars. There's also a new Sony Gallery at Paragon, much bigger than the Wisma Atria one.
New Memory Stick Micro (M2) Format
SanDisk and Sony have announced the development of the Memory Stick Micro, or M2, format, an ultra-small recording medium designed to meet the growing storage needs of highly compact, multifunctional mobile phones.
The Beaufort Hotel
Li Xiang was busy with a conference at Sentosa last week, staying four days and three nights at The Beaufort Hotel. I dismounted on Thursday and took leave Friday, staying with her that night over an American breakfast.
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
I've been swamped these past two weeks with army life and time with Li Xiang. Manpower in my section was really low, with only an hour's break across seven hours of standby duty. Exhausting.
Sony New MP3 Walkman
Sony has answered Apple with this. The brand-new Sony MP3 Walkman combines high-end design with ease of use and advanced functionality. It comes in two sizes: the NW-A3000 holds 20GB and the NW-A1000 6GB.
Apple iPod Nano
Steve Jobs announced the Apple iPod nano on 7th September 2005. As Apple put it, take everything you love about iPod, shrink it, then shrink it again. The pencil-thin nano comes in 2GB and 4GB models, starting at $199.
The Cave
WeiLian won Project Superstar, though I was rooting for Kelly; I never voted, since at $0.60 an SMS I'd rather buy a drink. I think Project Superstar is bigger than Singapore Idol overall, which says a lot.
Pepper Lunch
There's a new Japanese restaurant, Pepper Lunch, at Ngee Ann City, opposite Yoshinoya. They serve teppanyaki-style steak, chicken or hamburger on a special hot plate heated to 200 degrees Celsius, then slowly cooling.
Land Of The Dead
I caught Land of the Dead two weeks ago at GV Grand, quite a good show, better than Dawn of the Dead and Resident Evil 2. I love zombie and war movies, but sadly none seem upcoming.
Singapore’s 40th Birthday
I caught Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Cineleisure. It was good, short, sweet and straightforward; if you've read the book, I'd recommend it. I also had Subway for lunch, and I'm now rather addicted.