How to Create Counter Strike Source dedicated server on Windows Vista or XP

What do you need ?

1 GB of free space on disk.
Recomanded OS: XP Service Pack 2 (but it runs just fine on Vista too)
1 GB of RAM Memory

1. Create a folder named SRCDS anywhere you pleased
2. Download CS Source Server Creator
3. Click on the CS-Source-Server-Creator.exe and choose SRCDS for installation
4. you will see command prompter black window , Just wait until the installer downloads the server . After finished download the file the black window will be gone.

Attention : Some antivirus softwares will get a false virus detection when you run the installer. Don`t worry ! The installer is 100 % safe ! It is just HLDS Update Tool , a little bit simplified for you not to complicate yourselves with command lines.

How to configure the server

Go to folder Go to SRCDS\cstrike\cfg , check if you have there a file named server.cfg
If it is not there, create it with Notepad or Wordpad and save it with cfg extension. Then open it and copy this:


// server name
hostname "Server Name"

// rcon passsword
rcon_password "password"

// server cvars
mp_friendlyfire 0
mp_footsteps 1
mp_autoteambalance 1
mp_autokick 0
mp_flashlight 1
mp_tkpunish 1
mp_forcecamera 0
sv_alltalk 0
sv_pausable 0
sv_cheats 0
sv_consistency 1
sv_allowupload 1
sv_allowdownload 1
sv_maxspeed 320
mp_limitteams 2
mp_hostagepenalty 5
sv_voiceenable 1
mp_allowspectators 1
mp_timelimit 25
mp_chattime 10
sv_timeout 65

// bots
bot_quota 0
bot_quota_mode fill
bot_difficulty 2
bot_chatter off
bot_auto_follow 1
bot_auto_vacate 1
bot_join_after_player 0
bot_defer_to_human 1
bot_allow_rogues 0
bot_walk 0
bot_join_team any
bot_eco_limit 2000
bot_allow_grenades 1
bot_all_weapons
bot_allow_grenades 1
bot_allow_pistols 1
bot_allow_sub_machine_guns 1
bot_allow_shotguns 1
bot_allow_rifles 1
bot_allow_snipers 1
bot_allow_machine_guns

// round specific cvars
mp_freezetime 6
mp_roundtime 5
mp_startmoney 800
mp_c4timer 45
mp_fraglimit 0
mp_maxrounds 0
mp_winlimit 0
mp_playerid 0
mp_spawnprotectiontime 5

// bandwidth rates/settings
sv_minrate 0
sv_maxrate 0
decalfrequency 10
sv_maxupdaterate 60
sv_minupdaterate 10

// server logging
log off
sv_logbans 0
sv_logecho 1
sv_logfile 1
sv_log_onefile 0

// operation
sv_lan 0
sv_region 0

// execute ban files
exec banned_user.cfg
exec banned_ip.cfg

Change the Server Name and RCON password as you like.
If you want to enable bots, set the bot quota in this line: bot_quota 0 (put the number here).

Opening the server

There is only one way to open the server so pay attention !

Go to SRCDS directory an look for srcds.exe. Right click on it and select "Create Shortcut" or “Send to -> Desktop” (if you want a shortcut on your Desktop) .
Right click thr shortcut and select "Proprieties".
In the Target field leave a space after the last character and copy this:

-console -game cstrike -secure +maxplayers 22 +map de_dust2

You can costumize it :
"-console" – is for the ingame console (the one that opens with `)
"-game cstrike" – is for the counter strike game
"-secure" – is for your VAC anti cheat. If you want it disabled just type insecure instead of secure
"+maxplayers 22 – is the maximal number of slots on your server (you can change it)
"+map de_dust2 - the starting map (you can olso change it)

Patching the server

If you want your server to be Steam Only, skip this step !
But if you want it to accept non steam users, download this patch, unzipp it and copy the following files to SRCDS directory:

-rev.ini and

-Steam.dll

Don`t copy the other files from archive, just these two !

Now you have a Counter Strike Source dedicated server that accepts Steam and Non Steam users.

Now we will make sure that you can administrate your server.
In order to do this you will have to install Source Metamod and Sourcemod or Mani Admin Plugin.

Guitar hero 5 drums - are you ready to rock ?

picture : engadget

Looks like that bulky Guitar Hero World Tour drumset might be getting itself an extreme makeover in time for the launch of Guitar Hero 5. According to our source, the blurred render above is the newest plastic percussion peripheral, and while functionality remains the same, it's moved the control console to the forefront, given the cymbals a more well-rounded existence, and done away with some of that body, particularly on the top and on the stand -- all in a all, a much more Rock Band look, if we do say so ourselves.


The back of the unit contains three mini ports -- two for kick pedals, and one ever mysterious black mini jack. Yeah, Rock Band's drums have that mysterious unused port, too, and who knows what nefarious needs either will serve. What's suspicious is that it's two months before GH5's release and we still haven't seen this officially, whereas the previous set was ceremoniously unveiled almost six months prior to GHWT's launch -- not that we wouldn't put it past Activision to keep it under lock and key for now, but why not let its newfound beauty shine?

[via : engadget ]

Mike and Maaike : How do peoples drive in the future?

picture by http://www.dezeen.com

Mike and Maike, the design firm responsible for the Android-powered T-Mobile G1 Phone (and its notorious chin), have come up with what they consider to be the car of the future. In this ideal car, you don't drive, and you don't speed. Instead, you sit back and relax in what amounts to a mobile living room.

The electric car, dubbed "ATNMBL" (Autonomobile) aims to change the way we ride in cars. The big windows and low speeds are meant to encourage you to enjoy the view at a leisurely pace, rather than revel in pure speed. It seats 7, has a large display piping in information from the Web via open-source software, and has an electric, sliding-glass door. Oh, and it has a bar!

Pointless, you say? Well imagine a night out on the town, where you've eaten yourself into a food coma. It's 11 PM, and driving back home or sitting in a smelly taxi is the last thing you want to do. You really just want to sit down somewhere and watch some TV while you're whisked away to your awaiting bed. The ATNMBL could essentially serve as your own, personal sleeping taxi.

As for tech specs, the car would use a combination of GPS, Lidar, radar and stereo cameras for the self-driving functionality, drawing upon a database of maps for navigation. The ATNMBL would be all-wheel-drive, with 4 electric motors powering each wheel separately. And to top it off, a solar panel would come equipped on the roof, for some auxiliary power.

Also neat is that the ANTMBL would have voice controls would also be featured in the car, able to discern where you would like to travel. The car would also ask how much time you have to get to your destination, and whether you'd like to take the fastest route, or a more scenic one. And when you exited the vehicle, it would park itself. Pretty dreamy even as far as concepts go, but it's a well-thought-out system that drastically re-imagines how we transport ourselves, with less pollution, greater time savings, and safer road conditions the end result.

[via : popsci ]

McDonald’s and NovaCharge launch EV Charging Stations

On July 14, electric vehicle owners will be able to charge up on a Big Mac while their electric vehicle charges in the parking lot.

A new McDonald's in Cary, North Carolina, will be the first of its kind, testing a pilot program with NovaCharge and Coulomb Technologies. The program may pave the way for electric charging stations in close proximity to where people drive and spend their leisure time. The entire McDonald's will be "eco-friendly" and built from environmentally friendly materials.

The concept is designed to demonstrate the benefits of parking lot charging not only for electric car drivers, but also for businesses: the hookup adds an incentive for people to linger at McDonald's longer and spend more.

Currently, the one missing link in the electric car market is the high cost of transporting electricity, but a larger infrastructure--similar to the existing model for gas stations--would make transportation cheaper and EV use more common.

The system uses a secure terminal called ChargePort, where customers can sign up for a paid subscription plan. The back-end network allows NovaCharge and Coulomb to monitor usage. A Web portal allows customers to view a map with all nearby ChargePort stations.

[via : popsci ]

80GB PS3 bundle with MGS4 and Killzone 2? real deal by bestbuy

Well, it's not a price cut, but it looks like Sony could be about to offer one of its best deals to date to potential PS3 customers, with a little help from Best Buy. Apparently, in an effort to clear out the 80GB PS3s once and for all (to make way for... something), Best Buy will soon selling a bundle that includes said console, Metal Gear Solid 4, and Killzone 2 -- all for the usual price of $399.99. Better still, that bundle is supposedly set to go on sale as soon as next Sunday and, as you can see above, at least some of 'em have apparently already made their way into the stores' back rooms.

[via : engadget ]

Fragrance burner powered by usb

If you are tired of the smells that appear in your office or workplace and are not one of those people who like to rock to boat, then this has got to be ideal for your situation. It is a USB powered fragrance and oil burner that requires no candle or naked flame. This is because the bowl that the oil is poured into is heated up and the air becomes full of sweet fragrances.

[via :zedomax ]

The new Tesco Land Rover S1 Sonin 'indestructible' phone

How tough do you want your mobile phone to be? Tesco is now selling the Land Rover S1 Sonin, which it describes as 'indestructible'.

Will the MoD sneak in and nick all the ruggedised handsets to protect squaddies in Afghanistan? Probably not.

Lance Batchelor, Chief Executive Officer of Tesco Mobile, goes on to admit that the S1 is only "virtually indestructible", and then adds "It's the first phone in the world to be as tough as a Land Rover."

As reliable as the least reliable car

According to Which? magazine's reliability surveys, Land Rovers are regularly rated as the most error-prone new vehicles.

However, the S1 Sonin is the only IP67 military-rated GSM mobile phone, making it resistant to humidity, dust, shock, salt and heat. It's also water resistant up to 1 metre for 30 minutes and can survive falls from 2 metres onto concrete.

Other features include a 2MP camera, insanely loud (110dB) speakers, A-GPS, 1500 hour stand-by time and an FM radio.

You'll be pleased to hear Tesco is offering an 'unconditional three-year' warranty on the handset, which is available now unlocked for £250, or from £25 a month on contract.

[via : techradar ]

Cool supercheap Printable batteries

Get ready for a future where just about everything is electric.

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Electronic Nano Systems have developed batteries that are cheap, super-slim and flexible.

The new zinc-manganese batteries weigh less one gram, are less than one millimetre thick, meaning they can fit into something as small as a credit card.

Cards that talk to you

Powered bank cards could incorporate super-strong encryption or even miniature displays to show your balance at the touch of a button.

The batteries are printed using a silk-screen printing method similar to that used for t-shirts, laying down layers of anodes and cathodes that are about as thin as a human hair.

The process is cheap enough that batteries should cost around 5 pence to make and the researchers have already produced the batteries on a laboratory scale.

However, because the electrodes gradually dissipate while generating power, the printable batteries currently have a limited lifetime. The scientists hope to have commercially viable batteries ready by the end of the year.

[via : techradar ]

DropRecord - upload files to multiple hosts

Bulk uploading a file you want to share to multiple file hosting services is quite a time saver. DropRecord is a simple way to upload your files to over a dozen hosts.

DropRecord will accept files up to 500MB in size and will upload to over a dozen file hosts including the big players like RapidShare, MegaUpload, and EasyShare. Once you upload your file you're given a unique URL for the file which shows the hosts it was successfully uploaded to and provides quick links to download it from them.

DropRecord sports more hosts than Gazup but you lose the ability to upload selectively to only the hosts you want. Both services offer the ability to transfer files from web sites and FTP sites. If you have a favorite bulk uploading service, share it in the comments below.

[via : lifehacker ]

Download 2 million free PDF ebooks at World eBook Fair

The Fourth Annual World eBook Fair has started and you can download 2 million free PDF ebooks from July 4th to August 4th, 2009.

The goal of the World eBook Fair is to provide free access for a month to 2 Million eBooks from Project Gutenberg, The World Public Library, The Internet Archive, eBooks About Everything etc. Browse the huge book collections and find free ebooks to download.

During the rest of the year you can download selection of 500,000 PDF eBooks by joining the World Public Library at an annual membership of $8.95 per year. So this is a good time to download ebooks for free.

[via : quickonlinetips ]

Camera on Spiderman's head

Street Heros Head Cam ~Jump


Who says our youth are out of shape because of all the video game playing they do? These guys were probably influenced by a video game but have probably taken it a bit farther than is healthy. With a camcorder strapped to his head the guy does some Spider-Man like moves.

[via : hackedgadgets ]

Dance with your finger Alarm Clock

This is an alarm clock combined with a miniature version of a light up dance pad, like the ones that kid like to dance on for hours on end. However, once the alarm goes off your fingers have to follow the lights; otherwise, you will never be able to turn it off.

[via : zedomax ]

Download bbPress 1.0 Final : Intergrate forum with your wordpress blog

Now you can download bbPress 1.0 Final, the latest release of the excellent forum software by the creators of WordPress. bbPress is the ideal way to integrate a forum with your WordPress blog.

bbPress is a simple forum software, easy to use, easy to administrate, and is very fast and clean. It has some powerful features and is highly customizable and WordPress bloggers will find the same WP goodiness and feel when they use bbPress.

We used bbPress for our forums earlier and here are the top 10 reasons to install bbPress. Some key highlights are pretty SEO optimized permalinks, lots of plugins and themes, open source, lots of feeds, Akismet spam control, integrated Gravatars, and lots more.

Download bbPress now and start a new forum for your site in minutes. Remember bbPress requires PHP 4.3 or greater and MySQL 4.0 or greater.

[via : quickonlinetips ]

How to maintain and Diagnose Your Car's Transmission

Transmission problems are among the most time consuming repairs that can be done on your car. This is because in most vehicles, the transmission is embedded deep into the engine bay, and the engine itself, some of the under-carriage and steering, and other parts would have to be overhauled before gaining access to the clutch. This is why it's important to learn how to diagnose transmission problems at the onset.

Parts. Before you can diagnose transmission problems, it would be good to have an idea what exactly goes on under the hood (or under the car). Whether you have an automatic clutch or a stick shift, your car would have these parts. The bell housing is a conical metallic housing that contains the gears and axles. The gears are what "connect" the engine with the wheels. Transmission fluid or gear oil runs through the entire contraption to lubricate, and the oil filter ensures there is no damaging debris.

Now here are a few symptoms that indicate transmission problems, and which parts may need repair or replacement. Basically, two things would indicate you are having problems with your transmission. First is that your car's engine will start and run smoothly, but your car will not move at all. Secondly, your car might be moving all right, but it will be sluggish, as if the power is not being properly transferred to the wheels.

Check for fluid levels. Check the gear oil's levels, and you need to replace the fluid if it's below the minimum level, and if it's no longer viscous enough or if the color has turned into brown or black.

Check for filter clogs. Some problems might be caused by simple clogs in the filter, which causes debris and build-up to run through the gears. You can have your transmission fluid filter replaced at low cost. In fact, a change in gear oil and filter should be the first thing to do, if you suspect transmission issues.

Check for leaks. You might also notice leaks on your driveway or garage. Gear oil is usually dyed red, and so if you spot reddish or brownish fluid on the spots you usually park, then it is likely you have a leaking transmission. A car's gearbox is usually sealed, and there are only a few spots where it can spring leaks. You can also check between the gearbox and the engine, at the drain hole under the gearbox, the selector shaft (which connects your stick shifter to the gearbox), and the fluid filler tube base. If you spot a leak, then you need to have the gearbox looked into by a competent mechanic soon.

Sticky shifters. If shifting becomes difficult (for manual transmission), or if the car is jerky whenever the automatic transmission shifts up or down, then you would have to have the transmission checked. It could be a problem with the transmission oil.

Grinding sounds. It's normal to have grinding sounds when you shift into reverse. But when you're running at normal speeds, and you get grinding sounds, or if your car vibrates too much when starting from a halt, then you might need to have your transmission rebuilt or repaired.

Transmission repairs and rebuilds are costly, and could take a lot of time. Therefore, if you notice any of these problems, try to address them as soon as you can to avoid more hassles.

Lubricating Your Motorcycle Chain

A motorcycle chain is a very important part of your motorcycle. Keeping it clean and lubricated well ensures a smooth and trouble free ride. Lubricating also lengthens the life of your bike’s chain.

There are two types of motorcycle chain – an O-ring type and the simple roller chain with no rubber rings. Nowadays, most bikes come with O-ring type chains. O-ring chains have links behind each ring with lubricant trapped inside. Even with the lubricant already in each link, O-ring chains still need to have external lubricants to cut down on friction and keep the temperature down.

There are also many different types of motorcycle chain lubricants on the market. Motorcycle riders may have their own favorites. You will have to discover your own too, most probably by trial and error. Basically, there are just two formulations of lubricants that you will see: thick and sticky or thin and watery. The thick and sticky type sticks on the chain easier so the application part is worry-free. The problem is that it leaves white grease in between the O-ring links, which makes it harder for you to clean up the next time you need to lube your chain.

Lubrication is done best when the chain is still warm, so try lubricating the chain after a ride. Lift the wheel of the motorcycle off the ground by using the rear stand. Line some newspapers on the ground to catch lube drips and sprays.

Put the motorcycle in neutral and get ready to clean the chain with a cleaner specifically suggested for an O-ring type of chain. Spin the wheel slowly while spraying the chain cleaner. You should spray between the plates of the chain, too. Some people use WD-40 in place of chain cleaners, but keep in mind that it may decrease the life of the chain.

Using a metal brush, rag, old toothbrush, or paper towel, gently remove excess grime from the chain. This will create a clean surface ideal for lubricants. Be sure to reach all the sprocket teeth and chain links. After cleaning the chain, you will need to reheat it by making a short five-minute ride.

When the chain is already warm and ready, lift the rear wheels again like what you did in cleaning. Roll the wheel slowly while spraying the lubricant on the chain. Cover the entire chain, making sure to put enough lubricant between the plates. It is recommended that you spray the lubricant between the set of plates closest to you for one revolution. After that, spray some lubricant between the set of plates farthest from you for one revolution. You will not need to put lubricant on the middle part anymore as it will just spread naturally when the chain comes in contact with the sprocket.

Wipe off excess lubricant with a rag or a paper towel. Just let the lubricant set for 15 to 30 minute before driving your bike. You are guaranteed a smoother ride now that your motorcycle chain is lubricated.

How to jump start your car ?

1. Get a set of jumper cables at your nearest auto parts store.
2. Drive a working car either next to or facing the car needing the jump.
3. Open both cars' hoods. Make sure both engines are turned off. Make sure that the jumper cables reach both cars' batteries.
4. Attach one end of the (usually red) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the UNWORKING car's battery.
5. Attach other end of that same (usually red) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the WORKING car's battery.
6. Attach one end of the (usually black) jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal of the WORKING car's battery.
7. Attach other end of that same (usually black) jumper cable to a metal surface (ground) on the UNWORKING car.
8. Start the engine of the WORKING car.
9. Try starting the engine of the UNWORKING car.
10. Disconnect jumper cables in reverse order that they were put on.
11. Once the UNWORKING car's engine starts, let it run for 15-20 minutes so that the battery can recharge.

How to make your internet connection faster?

With the popularity of broadband Internet connections, most Internet users no longer worry about having to wait for websites to load. This was a big problem with slow connections like dial-up, but now, speed might no longer be an issue with most users. However, there might still be some who use slow connections, and even DSL or cable connections have different speed ratings, so some may still be considered on the slow end. Also, even with a fast connection, a user might be in the habit of downloading movies, music and other multimedia, and could use all the speed he can get.

If you are experiencing speed problems with your Internet connection, or if you have to make do with a relatively slow connection such as wireless, here's a short guide on how to speed things up.

Use a proxy server. Sometimes, even if your connection to your ISP is fast, the actual throughput, or effective rate of data transfer, is slower. This could be due to different factors, such as how heavy a website's design

is, the capacity of the website's hosting server, and how fast your ISP's uplink to the rest of the world is. If the problem is with the uplink, you can improve the speed by using a proxy server, as defined by your ISP.

This speeds up transfers because your ISP will save copies of HTML files and multimedia on its own server, so you don't have to access it directly from the source server all the time. This is effective for websites that are commonly accessed by many people on your own ISP, because once a file has been accessed for the first time, the ISP will serve the local copy of the same file, so the access speed is faster.

Turn off multimedia. If your computer is slow, or if it takes a long time before a website finishes loading, the site might contain a lot of heavy graphic files, animations and other multimedia. This is fine if you have a fast connection, and really want to watch the multimedia on the site. However, if you mainly browse to read text content, and if your connection is crawling, you can turn off loading of images, animations and movies. On Internet Explorer, this can be accessed through the Control Panel, under the Advanced tab in Internet Settings. Just uncheck the boxes for playing animations, sounds, and videos. If you really need to drastically improve speed, you can also uncheck the box for displaying images.

Move your cache to RAM Disk. This is a more advanced tweak, because you would need to know how to install a RAM drive. The cache is basically the temporary folder where your browser stores files when you access a page. In most cases, the cache goes to the physical hard drive. But accessing a RAM drive is faster than accessing a physical drive. Your computer needs to have at least one Gigabyte of RAM, though, and your RAM drive for cache would ideally be at least 128 megabytes in size. However, every time you restart your computer, the cache is cleared, because the RAM drive is reset. And therefore, the speed increase is noticeable only during a continuous browsing session.

Turn off background applications that access the Internet for updates. Applications that run in the background might sometimes be downloading updates and files over the Internet. Some examples are Windows automatic update, Adobe updater, and auto update features of some anti-virus software. These eat up bandwidth while they download update files from the server, and can slow down browsing speed. Set your updating settings to manual, or schedule these during times you are away from your computer, so the slowdown will not be noticeable.

Surf during off-peak hours. Lastly, slowdowns in accessing web-pages might be caused by network congestion, such as when a number of other users are accessing the Internet. This is especially true with some cable connections, where the bandwidth is shared by users in the same building or neighborhood. Try browsing during off-peak hours, such as after office hours, or early in the morning. With less people accessing, you have more bandwidth allocation to yourself.

Speeding up an Internet connection does not always necessitate upgrading your ISP subscription. Sometimes, you just need to do a little tweak or adjustment, to improve the actual rate of data transfer.

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Top 10 companies for Malaysian fresh graduates

Shell continues to strengthen its position as the company of choice in Malaysia after being named as the most popular graduate employer in the inaugural Malaysia’s 100 Leading Graduate Employers recently.

It was a result of a seven-month survey done by the GTI Specialist Publisher, a Europe-based firm which specializes in the publication of career surveys and guides to students and job seekers.

GTI has offices in the UK, France, Ireland, Germany, Malaysia, Singapore and China.

The survey, which ended on September 2008, involved some 15,000 students who were studying in their final year in the universities across different countries including Malaysia, Australia and United Kingdom.

In the list dominated by foreign companies, Shell shakes off competition from Intel, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and HSBC Bank, which won their respective category - ICT, Finance & Professional Services, and Banking & Investment. Only 3 homegrown companies were ranked among the graduate’s best employers, namely Public Bank, CIMB and now the privately owned Maxis. The three occupied the bottom three in the top 10 table.

Apart from being the most popular company overall, Shell Malaysia also tops the engineering category, ahead of Schlumberger and its great nemesis ExxonMobil.

The top 10 winner of Malaysia’s Leading Graduate Employers 2008:

1. Shell

For decades, Shell has always been at the heart of many graduates and job seekers vying to have a fulfilling career not only in Malaysia but also in almost any other countries. A promise of lifelong learning, coupled with attractive remuneration package and other incentives make a job offer from Shell irresistible. Globally, Shell employs more than 100,000 employees and operates in more than 110 countries worldwide.

2. Intel

Penang is home to Intel Malaysia, and without doubt the world’s largest semiconductor company is a very much sought after employer. As one of the most popular manufacturing companies in Penang, it is perhaps one of the very few companies not very much affected by the continued economic turbulence hitting the northern state. Intel was founded in 1968 by two former employees of an American semiconductor firm, Fairchild Semiconductor.

3. Schlumberger

As one Schlumberger engineer put it during one of Shell’s career talks to graduates, “Schlumberger is probably the biggest company in the world among of those you’ve never heard of”. True enough, Schlumberger is presently the largest oilfield company in the world with operation in over 80 countries worldwide, and backed by more than 80,000 strong staff. The company supplies and provides solutions to other multinational companies in the oil and gas and engineering sectors.

4. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the Big 4 of the accounting firms, was born in London in 1998 after two British companies decided to merge their operation and created one of the world’s largest professional services firm. PwC is also the wealthiest company among the Big 4 firms, earning close to $30 billion in its 2008 fiscal year. Long hours of work may be your routine, but polished accounting skills are waiting in return.

5. Ernst & Young (EY)

Another Big 4 accounting firm. EY’s two main global headquarters are located in London, UK and New York, US. Today’s entity is also a result of merger, not one, but many. EY worldwide operation is divided into 5 different regions - America, Far East, Oceania, Japan and Europe (including Middle East, India and Africa). In 2007, Forbes magazine ranked Ernst & Young as the 7th largest private company in the United States.

6. KPMG

Also belongs to the Big 4 clan. KPMG employs more than 120,000 employees worldwide with operation spanning across more than 140 countries. The word K-P-M-G represents 4 of its earliest partners who decided to form a merged corporation. KPMG specializes in providing professional services in a wide range of industries including construction, energy, government, education, healthcare, media, pharmaceutical and others.

7. HSBC

One of the oldest banking institutions created in the modern world, HSBC was founded by the British but commenced its first operation in Hong Kong and Shanghai. In fact, the term HSBC originated from its earliest name - Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. Earlier this year, HSBC topped the Forbes 2000 list and was named the world’s largest company for 2008.

8. Public Bank

Public Bank, one of the country’s largest banking institutions, was formed by award winning entrepreneur, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow, who is acting as the company’s non-executive chairman today. Public Bank is ranked as the second most valuable brand this year behind Maybank. It was also voted as the Best Managed Malaysia Company by Finance Asia for the year 2008.

9. CIMB

For the past 10 years, CIMB, which is helmed by the Deputy Prime Minister’s brother, Datuk Nazir Tun Razak, has grown by leaps and bound and made its mark as the fastest growing financial entity in the country. In the process, it won many awards and accolades, including Malaysia’s Bank of The Year 2007, Best Investment Bank 2008, Best Private Bank 2008 and Deal Maker of The Year 2008.

10. Maxis

Maxis communications was founded by local entrepreneur, Tan Sri Ananda Krishnan, who now resides in London, UK. Ananda is also Malaysia’s second richest man after Robert Kuok the sugar king. Maxis was delisted from the Malaysia public exchange in 2007 after Ananda made a surprise bid to take full control of the company. As a telco giant, Maxis competes with Celcom, DiGi, U Mobile and Packet One.

[via : http://skorcareer.com.my ]

10 firefox extensions for twitter

If you like twitter and firefox these extensions are for you. They will help you to do all twitter things directly from your browser. Here are 10 cool firefox extensions for all of you twitter lovers.

Twitter Search - is a FireFox extension that enables you to search content on Twitter web site. This extension even looks into the tweets left by other Twitter users. You can find people on Twitter using this FireFox extension. A Twitter search engine loads into the search engine list on the FireFox web browser.

Power Twitter - adds many features to your Twitter Web interface like you can narrow your search to a specific user on Twitter, Facebook updates, it allows URL expansion, you can do custom settings to Twitter, you can even upload photos, you can include other media sites like YouTube, Flickr, Google Maps and many more.

StockTwits - allows you to search and follow the stocks you like. It displays tweets related to that stocks you have selected from the Twitter Web site. This is really useful if you are doing online trading and want to know up to date information on the stocks you follow.

Twitter Fox - is the most loved FireFox extension for Twitter. This FireFox extension keeps you updated about your friends on Twitter. If your friends update their tweets, it immediately notifies you about that. Also, you can update your own tweets with the help of text input field present in Twitter Fox. This FireFox extension is known as TwitterNotifier earlier.

TwitterBar - allows you to post tweets from your browser address bar. You can enter up-to 140 characters. After installing this addon to FireFox, a small Twitter icon will appear to the right hand side of the address bar. You can type your tweet in the address bar and click on the Twitter icon to post your tweet. You can see how many characters are left by pointing the icon. Click on the Twitter icon to tweet the URL of the website you are currently viewing.

Twitzer - allows you to post tweets more than 140 characters on to Twitter website. You can directly post your tweet to Twitter using this FireFox add-on. It also has an additional feature, which converts and resolves TinyURL links so that you are sure that you click on the safe links and view the target website.

TwitBin - this is like a Twitter messenger. Using this FireFox extension, you can easily send and receive messages from your friends and Twitter via Twitter right from your browser. This is a very cool FireFox extension and every Twitter user must have this extension.

TwitKit - is Twitter sidebar for FireFox. It has 6- section interface. You can use tabs to separate content on the Twitter page. It enables you to view your timeline and Twitter public timeline. You can also view the latest tweets left by your friends and followers. You can view your friends list replies send to you and also view your account stats using TwitKit.

Song.ly - allows you to share music links with your friends. When you come across a music file link and want to share it with your friends, just right click on the link and select ‘Song.ly: Share this song’ from the context menu. Now your friends will get the link of the music file, which you have shared with them they can listen to the music right from the browser.

TwittyTunes - allows you to post the list of songs that you are currently playing to the Twitter website. You can also post the URL of the websites that you are viewing, videos that you are watching and many more. You can post URL or play-lists just in one click.

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5 things you need to consider before choosing your web hosting company

If you are still using free blogging platform like blogger and wordpress , you might have in mind to get your own domain name and hosting plan. They are thousands of hosting companies out there to choose from. If you are looking for a good one you should considers all these criterias before made a decision.

The cost
The first one is the price , If you just start blogging and have just hundreds of visitor per month then you should stick to less bandwith and webspace to cut down cost. My budget for new blog is below USD 40 per year including domain.After you blog start picking up then you can upgrade to higher bandwith and space hosting plan.

Add on domain

This is very important thing to consider on  , if you are have multiple websites or blogs. When considering a hosting plan makesure that they offer unlimited add-on domains. I have 20-30 of landing pages on the net and i use add-on domain by pointing them to my existing hosting. This is why unlimited add on domain feature is very important when considering a hosting plan. 

Down time

Make sure you choose a hosting company with less down time. it is very unhealthy for your business or blog if you visitors cant access your website or blog. The longger down time period the more money you will lose.

Webspace

If you website is still new dont go for large webspace. Upgrade the webspace from time to time along with your website growth.

Customer support

Read reviews about the hosting company that you plan to subscribe with. Try to make sure that they have excellent customer support. I would prefer a company that will reply you email within one hour instead of one day.Choose company with the reputation of fast respond time.

Cpanel

I wont go for any hosting company if they dont have cpanel comes with their hosting plan.Im not a technical guy and i want to make my job as easy as possible. Having a cpanel i can install internet application like wordpress or forum just with one click. If you are like me then makesure your web hosting has cpanel installed.

My recommedation - 

Hostgator , they have the best price , features , supports. If you are looking for new web hosting company , i would totally recommend hostgator for you because i already with them for 2 years and they have done an excellent job as my hosting company.

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Semakan Keputusan Panggilan Temuduga bagi Kursus Perguruan Lepas Ijazah (KPLI) Ambilan Jun 2009
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Semakan Panggilan Temuduga bagi Kursus Perguruan Lepas Ijazah (KPLI) Ambilan Jun 2009 ditunda kepada tarikh 30 April 2009 jam 12.00 tengahari. Sebarang kesulitan amat dikesali. Untuk keterangan lanjut sila berhubung dengan Bahagian Pendidikan Guru.

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Sabaq ye bakal bakal cikgu semua , Depa tak abih periksa paper lagi kot

31 Windows Shortcuts that you need to know

Most of us never know how to use shortcuts since we have mouse to sort everything for us. However if you want to do your job little bit faster , these shortcuts might be helpful .

1. F1: Help
2. CTRL+ESC: Open Start menu
3. ALT+TAB: Switch between open programs
4. ALT+F4: Quit program
5. SHIFT+DELETE: Delete item permanently
6. CTRL+C: Copy
7. CTRL+X: Cut
8. CTRL+V: Paste
9. CTRL+Z: Undo
10. CTRL+B: Bold
11. CTRL+U: Underline
12. CTRL+I: Italic
13. SHIFT+right click: Displays a shortcut menu containing alternative commands
14. SHIFT+double click: Runs the alternate default command (the second item on the menu)
15. ALT+double click: Displays properties
16. SHIFT+DELETE: Deletes an item immediately without placing it in the Recycle Bin
17. F1: Starts Windows Help
18. F10: Activates menu bar options
19. SHIFT+F10 Opens a shortcut menu for the selected item (this is the same as right-clicking an object
20. CTRL+ESC: Opens the Start menu (use the ARROW keys to select an item)
21. CTRL+ESC or ESC: Selects the Start button (press TAB to select the taskbar, or press SHIFT+F10 for a context menu)
22. ALT+DOWN ARROW: Opens a drop-down list box
23. ALT+TAB: Switch to another running program (hold down the ALT key and then press the TAB key to view the task-switching window)
24. SHIFT: Press and hold down the SHIFT key while you insert a CD-ROM to bypass the automatic-run feature
25. ALT+SPACE: Displays the main window's System menu (from the System menu, you can restore, move, resize, minimize, maximize, or close the window)
26. ALT+- (ALT+hyphen): Displays the Multiple Document Interface (MDI) child window's System menu (from the MDI child window's System menu, you can restore, move, resize, minimize, maximize, or close the child window)
27. CTRL+TAB: Switch to the next child window of a Multiple Document Interface (MDI) program
28. ALT+underlined letter in menu: Opens the menu
29. ALT+F4: Closes the current window
30. CTRL+F4: Closes the current Multiple Document Interface (MDI) window
31. ALT+F6: Switch between multiple windows in the same program (for example, when the Notepad Find dialog box is displayed, ALT+F6 switches between the Find dialog box and the main Notepad window)

How to make you windows running smoothly?

Usually after fresh install of windows we will experience silky smooth, fast-booting, hassle-free Windows. However after few days everything started to become slower. What we need to do to keep windows running at its fastest speed.

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First Way : clean up your registry

The registry is Window’s storage of vital program settings and instructions. As you install new programs, countless registry entries are created by Windows – but some do not get removed after the program is uninstalled. Because Windows have to sift through these unwanted registries, useful programs can be slowed down. Little Registry Cleaner is a specialist in this area - it scans and removes redundant entries on your system.


Second Way : Disable startup items

Ever notice that Windows is taking forever to boot? There may be too many programs trying to run at startup, many of which you cannot see. To check out what’s cooking during startup, execute ‘msconfig’ from the Run dialog box and go into the Startup tab. Un-checking some programs you do not need is a good and easy way to speed up startup times.


Third Way : Turn off Windows Indexing

Ever notice that Windows is taking forever to boot? There may be too many programs trying to run at startup, many of which you cannot see. To check out what’s cooking during startup, execute ‘msconfig’ from the Run dialog box and go into the Startup tab. Un-checking some programs you do not need is a good and easy way to speed up startup times.


Fourth Way : Clean up unwanted files on your computer

CleanUp! is a powerful tool to remove your computer’s temporary and redundant files. Removing cluttered files may improve system speed by a long shot, because hard disks do not have to seek through these mess to reach useful files. Doing so prior to defragmentation is also recommended.


Fourth Way : Perform a do-it-all cleaning

If you’re the type who just wants to get things done without the hassle of downloading individual utilities, CCleaner is the solution. This little gem performs a holistic sweep of your registry and temporary files with a straightforward interface, sparing you of any technical jargon in the process.

Free Phone Support by Wordpress experts

Now if you have problem with your wordpress setup and customization , you can call wordpress web developers for help. The best thing is its free for 3 minutes call duration.

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Alex King has launched WordPress Help Center, a real-time WordPress support and help center. Call them, and if their experienced wordpress web developers can answer your queries under 3 minutes, the call is free!

We can answer simple questions about how to create categories and tags, how to use your links list, or we can help you install and/or troubleshoot themes, plugins, etc. and answer questions about your WordPress.com blog. We can also make little modifications and tweaks to plugins and/or themes (change your colors, fonts, header images, etc.) as desired. Best of all, we have real developers answering the phone when you call - you can get answers, right now!

All bloggers need some WordPress blog support off and on. Most of us with self hosted WP visit the Wordpress forums and wait for the helpful Wordpress community to share their knowledge and provide free wordpress support. Those on wordpress.com can try the Wordpress.com forums and also contact them for support. But what if you need support right now and can afford to pay for the phone call support?

Call WordPress Help Center and phone calls upto 3 minutes are free, limited to one free call per person, per week. But if you cross the free 3 minutes limit, you pay $19.99 upto 25 minutes. They also provide other forms of support on a charged basis. For $14.99 they can help you out with WordPress Upgrade or Plugin / Theme Installation. For $19.99 they can help with WordPress Installation, Theme Tweaks and WordPress Backup

You can call them on 512-788-9236 from Monday-Friday 9AM-7PM PST. Note that WordPress HelpCenter is not affiliated with or sponsored by Automattic, Inc. or WordPress in any way.

5 best online poker sites

Full Tilt Poker

With a huge TV presence and a team of over 40 world-class poker pros, including Phil Ivey, Allen Cunningham, Gus Hansen and Chris "Jesus" Ferguson, every poker fan knows Full Tilt. And rightly so, as there's great action at any game and limit for the average player, plus the highest-stakes action online where you can watch the game's best pros do what they do best. Traffic volume and game selection are both top tier, and Full Tilt is also open to U.S. players and Mac compatible. Sign up through a PokerListings link and receive a $600 bonus at 100% deposit match.

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Poker Stars

PokerStars is the largest online poker room in the world, with massive action at all stakes and skill levels. It's the place to go for tournaments, with the world's largest guarantees, an impressive 24/7 schedule and excellent software. PokerStars also sponsors some of the world’s most famous poker players, including Daniel Negreanu and WSOP Main Event champs Chris Moneymaker, Joe Hachem and Greg Raymer, who you can find at the tables to play or chat with. Sign up via PokerListings link and get a $50 bonus at 100% match.

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Titan Poker

(Note: this poker room does not allow U.S. players). Titan Poker is the top room on the high-volume iPoker network, offering good traffic at most hours and a generous amount of promotions, satellites and freerolls. Games on the whole are pretty loose - especially at the smaller stakes - with lots of casino players making appearances at the poker tables. Titan is also big on awarding huge prize packages to live poker events, plus offers the network's own $4m+ European Championship of Online Poker.Sign up through a PL.com link and get a $600 sign-up bonus at 200% match plus $50 upfront on deposits over $100.

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Ultimate Bet

Completing its merge with Absolute Poker in late 2008 to form the new Cereus poker network, Ultimate Bet is now one of the largest poker rooms in the world, with good action 24/7, loose games and a greatly expanded player base. It allows U.S. players and the software is fast, good looking and playable. Ultimate Bet also runs some of the best tournaments in the world, with great structure and excellent game quality. Sign up through a PokerListings link and get an exclusive $1,100 bonus at 200% match.

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William Hill Poker

(Note: this poker room does not allow U.S. players).

William Hill Poker is one of the oldest and largest bookmakers in the U.K., providing services offline and online since 1934. Now part of the iPoker network, traffic and promotions at William Hill are first rate, with $16 million a month in prize money now guaranteed on the network. Multi-currency deposit and play is also available, with a wide range of games and a great selection of sit-and-gos. U.K.pros sponsored by William Hill include Roland de Wolfe and Julian Thew. Sign up through a PokerListings link and get an exclusive $600 bonus at 200% match.

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25 useful resources for website development

Here are 25 seful resources for website development , there are really helpful as reference for developers.

GoMediaZine is a group of guys and girls who are passionate about art and graphic design. The blog filled with lots of helpful tutorials and advice about business and design. (RSS)

WebDesignerWall serves as Nick La’s public blog where he posts his design ideas, tutorials, and talk about modern web design trends. (RSS)

Veerle Pieters is a graphic/web designer living in Belgium. Veerle’s Blog is an online source for topics ranging from XHTML/CSS to graphic design tips. (RSS)

Fubiz site is focused on the subjects of the graphic world. You can get some really inspiring and creative pictures from Fubiz. (RSS)

AdGoodness showcase only the best advertising and design around the globe. This site is there to start a conversation, to inspire, to enjoy great work, or to just talk about what your views are. (RSS)

A List Apart Magazine explores the design, development, and meaning of web content, with a special focus on web standards and best practices. (RSS)

BittBox gives away only the best quality stuff to help designers everywhere. You can find some of the best photoshop patterns, brushes and textures there. (RSS)

Abduzeedo is primarily to be a channel for ideas, experiments and news of design. It is an archive of the adventures online as a designer on the daily basis. You can find lots of exceptional design inspiration and tutorials in this site. (RSS)

COLOURlovers is a resource that monitors and influences color trends. COLOURlovers gives the people who use color a place to check out a world of color, compare color palettes, submit news and comments, and read color related articles and interviews. (RSS)

CSS Remix showcases only the best-designed css-based websites. It has a dedicated and passionate fan-base of web professionals including designers, developers, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and more. (RSS)

FWA was is an industry recognised award program and inspirational portal for the lastest and best cutting edge website designs. You can find lots of amazing Flash based website designs there. (RSS)

The Design Inspiration is created by a group of designers who are seeking various design inspiration every day. They feature the best logos, illustrations, websites, photos and patterns from the most talented designers around the world. (RSS)

David Airey is self-employed as a graphic designer and design consultant, specialising in identity projects (logos and business stationery). You can find many useful articles about how to make good logos. (RSS)

Design You Trust is a daily design blog and community, full of new design trends, news and events, great design portfolios, design articles, photographies, creative advertisements, inspirations and hand-picked design stuff from all over the globe. (RSS)

FreelanceSwitch is a site for freelancers. Whether you’ve been freelancing for years, have just started or are considering making the switch, this is the place to get all the information and support you need. (RSS)

Fuel Your Creativity have some pretty cool articles and even cooler links to various sites that will keep you informed on how other creatives like yourself get things done. There are even interviews with said creatives that give you a glimpse into their world. (RSS)

Photoshop Lady aims to collect the best and free photoshop tutorials around the internet. You can add your favorite photoshop tutorials, so that you can revisit them at any time in one single place. (RSS)

I love Typography was born from a desire to bring the subject of Typography to the masses. It is designed to inspire its readers, to make people more aware of the typography that’s around them.(RSS)

Blog.SpoonGraphics is the personal project of Chris Spooner, a UK based Graphic and Web Designer. The site acts his digital playground where he presents Illustrator and Photoshop tutorials, free design resources and graphic design related articles. (RSS)

Nettuts is a site aimed at web developers and designers offering tutorials and articles on technologies, skills and techniques to improve how you design and build websites. (RSS)

Smashing Magazine delivers useful and innovative information for designers and Web developers. It is about the latest trends and techniques in Web development. (RSS)

WebAppers collects the best open source resources for web developers. So that, we can spend more time on our web development instead of searching for high quality resources. If you are reading this article, I am sure you did not miss this useful blog. (RSS)

Woork is a blog about CSS, HTML, Ajax, web programming, Mootools, Scriptaculous and other topics related to web design. (RSS)

ReadWriteWeb is a blog that provides Web Technology news, reviews and analysis. It is now one of the most widely read and respected blogs in the world. It is written by a team of Web enthusiasts. (RSS)

Ajaxian gives you the latest news, announcements and technical resources about JavaScript and security. You can also find some of the latest Client-side or Server-side Frameworks there. (RSS)