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WordPress 1.5 was released a few days back, a fairly major release compared with the jump from 1.0 to 1.2. This site still runs 1.2, and I'll upgrade once I find time to make all my many plugins 1.5-compatible.
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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.
New iPods
Apple is set to drop another iPod bomb on Wednesday. The regular iPod gives way to new 30GB and 60GB iPod photo models at $349 and $449, while the mini drops Gold and gains a 6GB version.
Deeply Touched
We went to Suntec City to celebrate our first Valentine's Day and bumped into Alvin and Jie Lin. Suntec was packed, with long queues everywhere, so we settled on Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao.
Happy Valentine’s Day
Wishing all couples a very Happy Valentine's Day. A Class 95 discussion on relationships struck me, especially one listener's line: I have learnt to shut up if I have nothing better to say.
Happy Lunar New Year 2005
Wishing all Chinese a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year. I have to mount camp tomorrow and dismount only on the second day of the new year, which is a bit of a downer for the festivities.
Shall We Dance
It's been a while since I last blogged. I watched Shall We Dance yesterday, quite a good and at times touching film, not really romantic but worth a watch with your partner. I also caught Elektra, another so-so Marvel movie.
Dad’s Nokia 6230
I still can't pass my chin-up, so I have remedial training daily from 2pm to 4pm at the Gombak Recreation Centre gym. It's actually a decent two-hour break from work, except on mounting days.
The Phantom of Opera
On Friday I caught a 9.20pm screening of The Phantom of the Opera at GV Marina, my first musical movie. Perhaps that's why the singing instead of dialogue made it harder for me to follow what was going on.
iPod Shuffle
Apple's latest flash-based MP3 player is the iPod Shuffle, in two flavours: 512MB at S$178 and 1GB at S$268. It offers up to 12 hours of battery life and skip-free playback, but has no display, connecting over USB.
Its 2005
It's 2005, and I had a memorable countdown at the Mindef Main Gate. Li Xiang was meant to wake at 9am for a noon haircut at HarbourFront; I called to rouse her, but she dozed off again until 11.30am.
Happy New Year 2005
While burning all my movies, I'll update the blog. On 29th December 2004 we had dinner at Akashi, my mom's favourite Japanese restaurant for its fresh sushi, especially the unagi sushi at $4 a piece.
Merry Christmas 2004
A little late, but Merry Christmas 2004, everyone, six days to 2005 and 14 to taking down my P-plate. On Christmas Eve I booked out at noon; luckily my section was dismounting, or I'd have stayed back until 2pm.
Military Policeman
Finally an update after weeks of being busy or lazy. On Saturday, 27th November 2004, there was a SAFPU family day at Jurong Swimming Complex in the morning, a total waste of time, since army-organised events allow little freedom.
The Incredibles
On Saturday I booked out at 12.30pm and fetched Li Xiang for a movie. We wanted The Incredibles around 9pm, but GV Plaza, Cathay Cineleisure and GV Marina were all sold out, so we booked the 12.25am slot.
Orchard Hotel
On Saturday, 13th November 2004, I trimmed my hair at Everton Park for $12, pricey for a trim. I also discovered Cosy Bay at Kallang is a place, not an area as I'd thought.
Happy Birthday Xiang!
Finally some time to update after two weeks. On Saturday, 6th November 2004, I booked out around 12.30pm and fetched Li Xiang to Marina Square, the start of a busy stretch of days I'll recap here.
The Cellular
On Saturday I picked up Li Xiang and headed to Marina Square for The Cellular. Luckily traffic around the Suntec City circle was light, so I negotiated it easily; rounding circles isn't even in the driving test any more.
Ladder 49
On Saturday I slept until 1pm, then went to Funan to pre-order Half-Life 2: Collector's Edition at $129 while my brother got the standard at $69.90. We had a late lunch at Swensen's; the mixed grill is nice.
Half-Life 2 Gone Gold
Half-Life 2 has finally gone gold after almost three years of waiting, with a planned release of 16th November 2004. The standard edition is S$69.90 and the collector's edition S$139. I'm going to pre-order mine tomorrow.
Driving After 4 Months
On Saturday I trimmed my hair at Everton Park, then drove my mom's new car home after four months away from the wheel. I met Johnson, Jackey and Li Xiang for dinner to mark Johnson's first book.
Life In Provost
On Saturday I woke at 6am and reached Pasir Ris Park by 7.20am for the Provost Unit's 5km Life Run. The cloudy weather was cool for running; without our 78 SOP trainees, turnout would have been thin.
End Of Block Leave
On Friday I had lunch with my family at a Chinese restaurant in King's Hotel. The service was terrible, ignored for 20 minutes with no utensils or orders taken, and only three dishes were any good.