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May 15, 2009

Petrol Tanker Explosion in Maddington

Filed under: Event, Observation, Photography — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Raymond Chan @ 6:01 pm

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AN EXPLOSION at a Caltex-Woolworths petrol station caused by a petrol tanker has led to the evacuation of homes, shops and businesses of up to 500m in Maddington, which is at the south-east side of Perth.

It was reported that the one compartment of the tanker exploded at about 1.45pm.

Around 24 fire trucks were at the scene to put the blaze down to stop the fire from spreading to the station and surrounding area.

Fire and Emergency Services Authority spokesman said that the fire at the station had been put under control by 2.45pm.

The tanker was believed to be carrying 40,000 litres of unleaded petrol and the fire occurred when a compartment of the tanker caught fire and ruptured.

There has been damage to the petrol station’s forecourt and part of the shop, and it was reported by an eyewitness that a few cars were burnt in the incident.

Police is currently still assisting the evacuation and directing traffic away from the scene.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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May 14, 2009

Visitor’s Parking Fee Increase

Seriously? That’s a 100 per cent increase and no more per day rate?

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What were they thinking? How do the university expect students who do not purchase the permits (like me) be able to afford a parking ticket from 8am-4.15pm (for a whopping $16.50!)?

How is this going to bring more visitors to the university?

A suggestion to students without permit like me: Don’t pay for tickets. Instead, just park and if you do get a fine of $20, you’ll end up paying only $10 (after the 21 day 50 per cent discount) anyway.

You’re welcome.

February 27, 2009

Overexposure

Filed under: Observation, Photography, Street — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Raymond Chan @ 11:27 am

The Digital Photography Blog recently highlighted 15 Creative Uses of Overexposure, but being the critical me, I disagree with at least 1/2 of the 15 “creative” overexposed shots. Anyway, here’s my attempt on creative overexposure:

Creative Overexposure attempt

February 18, 2009

Top 5 Tips to Understanding Women

Filed under: Movies, Observation, Thoughts — Tags: , , , , , , , — Raymond Chan @ 8:47 pm

I don’t claim to be an expert in this field of understanding women, but I am going to provide 5 tips to understanding women:

1) Women do not usually mean what they say.

She says that she doesn’t want flowers and gifts for Valentine’s because it’s overrated, but deep inside she would want them too. Simply because she’s a woman.

What to do: Get her flower(s) for that special occasion or no occasion at all. Get her the teddy bear. Get her something for God’s sake.

Myth: She doesn’t mind you going out with your mates for tea/drinking every other day.

Fact: She does mind.

2) Women remember your words.

You said something you shouldn’t have said. She remembers it. You’re doomed.

What to do: Watch your words.

Myth: A little coaxing and pampering and she’ll forget about how fat you said she was the night before.

Fact: The coaxing/pampering is only a temporary fix. The words you said are permanently etched in her brain.

3) Women love being treated like a lady.

Open that door for her. Compliment her. Just be a gentleman.

What to do: If you don’t know what to do, put your head in the toilet bowl, flush repeatedly.

Myth: Some girls are the type that doesn’t require the “lady treatment”.

Fact: Whether you like it or not, it’s not that hard to show the person you love a little gentlemanly side of yours occasionally.

4) Women want that “I love you”.

Not every minute. Just at the right moments.

What to do: Eat your monitor if you don’t know what to do.

5) Women are all different.

Every woman is born different from each other – looks, personality, figure, etc.

What to do: Learn your woman.

Disclaimer: These tips are based on extensive research by Raymond Chan since 1999 to present day. He does not guarantee the effectiveness of the tips provided. Use at your own risk.

For extra tips, why not watch this following movie on the cinemas near you:

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He’s Just Not That Into You
Open at the cinemas near you today
Further information available at http://www.facebook.com/roadshow-films-au

November 21, 2008

Gmail Gets New Looks with Themes

Filed under: Announcement, Observation, Review — Tags: , , , , , — Raymond Chan @ 2:47 pm

Google has finally come up with something new for Gmail, with support for themes. Here’s mine:

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Have you changed your theme? Here’s the link to change your Gmail theme with over 30 themes to choose from. Have fun!

October 6, 2008

“Graffidiots”

Filed under: General, Observation, Thoughts — Tags: , , — Raymond Chan @ 1:00 am

This was what I saw in the train, on the way to IGA Perth Royal Show 2008 on Wednesday, I think it’s a pretty effective message that targets its appropriate audience, that is, the “graffidiots”.

Graffidiots

July 22, 2008

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