I'm a search engine

Everyday, I have people asking me questions at work. There are not always simple questions. Things like,

• How has TV consumption changed amid the popularity of internet in Malaysia?
• Do you have anything to show on the Indian consumers?
• Media inflation, any projection figures till 2012?

While some is as simple as passing the information from the left hand to the right hand. Some requires a lot hell of data mining & analsysis. Some need a crystal ball. Anyhow, at least I'm paid to answer such questions.

And back home, I have a big messy rat asking me questions as well. This one I need a "bomoh" or if any of Doreamon's gadgets could help, it will be fantastic.

• Ling, did you see my passport? - searching high & low, finally he found it at the same spot where he thot he has taken it out.
• Ling, did you see my namecard holder? - discovered after a month or so, it was in the office instead.
• Ling, do you remember seeing the cable thing of my samsung PDA? - har? - still searching, after 1 month.
• Ling, where is my shorts? - it's hanging on your hip, honey!

Am I not a search engine?

Our brilliant politicians

There are times you want to close your eyes and ears for the brilliant ideas of Malaysia's politicians.

Najib will provide venue for protest

“In fact, we are willing to even provide them with proper venues such as stadiums where they can gather and voice their unhappiness,” said Najib in commenting on the illegal assemblies organised in the federal capital Saturday.

What a brilliant idea! He should be awarded Noble prize for this. Please will it be air-conditioned? With rostum, mics & speakers? A 8x12" giant screen & a projector (oh ya, 10000NC lumens will definitely help). Can there be any sponsors of mineral water? Maybe some food catering?

No need police permit for such gathering

Just don't go to the street & cause disturbance

Oh that's so great! But it makes no sense. Who'd care if they have gotten permit to protest? Protestors won't apply in the past, nor they will do in the future. If the protest does not cause disturbance, it won't be a protest! Oh Lord... Just like any other letters, memorandums, appeals that we rakyat had submitted in the past, they had all fallen on the deaf ears. Why? Becasue they did not cause any disturbance!

Not sure if this is simplicity in thinking or just... brainless.

My verdict on production control

Babies are so cute, but we need to control the existence of babies.
So... choose a contraceptive methods.

Apart from all the pros & cons, a simple calculation may help.

1. Contraceptive implant (http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Implanon-The-Contraceptive-Implant.htm) - RM650 for 3 years, i.e. RM0.59 per day.
2. If you opt for pills, take the average cost of RM43 for 21 days (1 mth cycle)(some good pills cost up to RM100 a month), then it'll cost you about RM1,548 for 3 years, i.e. RM1.41 per day.
3. Condom. There are expensive & cheap ones. Says RM15 for 10... well, it depends on how active you & your partner are (*Wink wink*). To match the implant cost, you can only be active in every 2.5 days (hmmm, I think this is sufficient).
4. Biological planning i.e. count your days. Costless. But the possible cost incurred due to the consequence of unsafe activity is RM1mil (study said that's the cost to raise a kid)! This does not even taken into account the childbirth, medical, college fees, as well as opportunity costs. Go risk your whole life of physical, mental & financial freedom.

However, contraceptive implant is not that great afterall. The side effect of irregular & prolong period is irritating. But just that.

My verdict?
Anything. But do ask the men to contribute something-lah ($$). Yeah.

;-)