Sunday, June 19, 2005

Practical Magic

Jasper and James managed to come down to the 18th MINDEF PRIDE Day yesterday, though James arrived at about 9pm and we had closed shop already. Then we went to Jalan Kayu for roti prata. Then James bought prata for some person (having called and asked if and what he/she wanted), who he was going to meet, but refused to tell me who he/she is!!! Then I asked to see his handphone, if it was new or what, but he refused to show me also. He just came back from Bristol yesterday afternoon.


Then yesterday at the PRIDE Day got magician and balloon sculptor, the magician very good one. Then at the end my boss got him to come over and teach us some tricks. A magic gig pays quite well, if you can get one. At least, that's if you're as good as he is. My parents also popped by. I managed to go round to the other booths and get explanations of their projects, which was quite cool. There's one by ST Engineering, the technology is basically software processing of a video feed. Can "draw" a line on the screen to trigger an alert when something crosses it. Can calibrate and measure speed of tennis serve also, that's probably how it's done.


On the News there's a feature on how terrible high-heeled, unstable shoes are and how women should wear more sensible shoes. In Sinagpore, an average of 5 women a day go in for physiotherapy due to high-heeled shoes. Enough with the high heels, ok? Maybe got tennis this week, but still doesn't look good.

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