Kenny's Cafe Corner
Sunday, July 17, 2011
A Fundamental Need
My friend Jacky moved into a newly renovated house and in all this excitement decided to get a dog. Perhaps he wanted the companionship when living alone for the time being.
Two weeks ago he got himself a female labrador from the PAWS kennel organization. The dog however, is already rather sickly with tick disease and some hip/joint diseases. Lionel and I questioned the wisdom of paying for such a pet as there will be an additional medical cost just to heal the poor creature.
Knowing Jacky, he probably took a look at the pitiful Labrador and felt the savior. Jacky is the kind of sympathetic soul who could never refuse any request from beggars or people asking for charitable contributions especially when we are seated at a table trying to eat our meal outdoor. I am more cynical and skeptical, contributing only when I feel like it. Most of the time I find such approaches annoying and rude.
Anyway, since the dog contracted the disease from some other dogs within the kennel it might be good to just rescue the pooch away from the depressing conditions at the place. They named the dog Lula. (at least it isn't Lulu!)
The first few nights Lula was kept at the vet's but despite medication, the test results didn't seem to show much of a good response. Eventually she was brought back to Jacky's house.
The following days would see Jacky constantly worried as to the labrador's health and lack of appetite. He was always trying to force feed the bitch because she won't eat. The poor animal must've felt frustrated and maybe even a little worse. Sure enough most of the liquid food was just vomitted out in the end.
I look at Lula's eyes and it didn't look promising. I know labradors are gentle in nature but Lula gave me a look that she has given up. You can literally see the pain she's going through.
I didn't say anything to Jacky but knew it was just a matter of time. Just keep praying and leave the rest to God I suppose...
Lula the Labrador died sometime last night. I was awoken by a text from Jacky early this morning announcing that. He and his fiancee are saddened.
So I took him to church liturgical service in the afternoon, after he has buried Lula, to pray for the creature's soul. I won't go into the philosophical or theological arguments of whether animals have souls but i had hoped such thoughts would provide a little comfort for mourning.
"All dogs go to heaven", I told him. "at least Lula didn't die in that kennel..she died with people who loved and cared for her. A little dignity perhaps?"
So here's a thought I have now: "we are all meant to love. Even if the focus of our love won't last or won't be with us for long, love is always worthwhile."
My friend Jacky moved into a newly renovated house and in all this excitement decided to get a dog. Perhaps he wanted the companionship when living alone for the time being.
Two weeks ago he got himself a female labrador from the PAWS kennel organization. The dog however, is already rather sickly with tick disease and some hip/joint diseases. Lionel and I questioned the wisdom of paying for such a pet as there will be an additional medical cost just to heal the poor creature.
Knowing Jacky, he probably took a look at the pitiful Labrador and felt the savior. Jacky is the kind of sympathetic soul who could never refuse any request from beggars or people asking for charitable contributions especially when we are seated at a table trying to eat our meal outdoor. I am more cynical and skeptical, contributing only when I feel like it. Most of the time I find such approaches annoying and rude.
Anyway, since the dog contracted the disease from some other dogs within the kennel it might be good to just rescue the pooch away from the depressing conditions at the place. They named the dog Lula. (at least it isn't Lulu!)
The first few nights Lula was kept at the vet's but despite medication, the test results didn't seem to show much of a good response. Eventually she was brought back to Jacky's house.
The following days would see Jacky constantly worried as to the labrador's health and lack of appetite. He was always trying to force feed the bitch because she won't eat. The poor animal must've felt frustrated and maybe even a little worse. Sure enough most of the liquid food was just vomitted out in the end.
I look at Lula's eyes and it didn't look promising. I know labradors are gentle in nature but Lula gave me a look that she has given up. You can literally see the pain she's going through.
I didn't say anything to Jacky but knew it was just a matter of time. Just keep praying and leave the rest to God I suppose...
Lula the Labrador died sometime last night. I was awoken by a text from Jacky early this morning announcing that. He and his fiancee are saddened.
So I took him to church liturgical service in the afternoon, after he has buried Lula, to pray for the creature's soul. I won't go into the philosophical or theological arguments of whether animals have souls but i had hoped such thoughts would provide a little comfort for mourning.
"All dogs go to heaven", I told him. "at least Lula didn't die in that kennel..she died with people who loved and cared for her. A little dignity perhaps?"
So here's a thought I have now: "we are all meant to love. Even if the focus of our love won't last or won't be with us for long, love is always worthwhile."
Thursday, May 20, 2010
The Evolution of PC Audio
This Youtube clip brings me down memory lane. First, The Secret of Monkey Island is one of my favorite games of all time and its theme forever etched in my musical education.
Second, the sounds of a PC speaker, the Adlib soundcard, and my reliable SoundBlaster 16 then the AWE32 MIDI soundtables...ah! Wonderful gaming memories indeed!
This Youtube clip brings me down memory lane. First, The Secret of Monkey Island is one of my favorite games of all time and its theme forever etched in my musical education.
Second, the sounds of a PC speaker, the Adlib soundcard, and my reliable SoundBlaster 16 then the AWE32 MIDI soundtables...ah! Wonderful gaming memories indeed!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Microsoft Security Essentials
Finally, Microsoft's own anti-virus! Whatever happened to Windows Defender? I suppose they wanted a bigger pie and isn't content with just anti-spyware detection.
Click on the link above to download and install the anti-virus for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.
A note of warning though, you will have to uninstall all your other anti-virus and anti-spyware. Trust Microsoft fully? Hmmm...
I wonder if this software works fine with my ZoneAlarm firewall. I think I'll stick to my proven AVG Free antivirus and wait this out. See what the reviewers say when they have sufficient time to test its efficacy.
Finally, Microsoft's own anti-virus! Whatever happened to Windows Defender? I suppose they wanted a bigger pie and isn't content with just anti-spyware detection.
Click on the link above to download and install the anti-virus for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.
A note of warning though, you will have to uninstall all your other anti-virus and anti-spyware. Trust Microsoft fully? Hmmm...
I wonder if this software works fine with my ZoneAlarm firewall. I think I'll stick to my proven AVG Free antivirus and wait this out. See what the reviewers say when they have sufficient time to test its efficacy.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Funny 15Malaysia Short Video
Oh, and it even stars the controversial Namewee!
Oh, and it even stars the controversial Namewee!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
TRON is Back!
void hype_my_geeky_obsession(int iExcited)
{
for(int i=0; i < iExcited; i++)
cout << "TRON is back!";
}
Labels: TRON
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Random Quote time!
When I read the above, I am thinking of my own country of Malaysia. This country closes its doors on an open market of ideas in which its citizens could think for themselves and judge whether to implement these ideas or not.
The oft-cited reason for this censorship is because the average Malaysian is not mature enough to be able to debate and act upon ideas. People are seen as easily incited to violence and chaos when confronted with uneasy facts.
"Shhh!" says the government...."these are sensitive issues and should only be discussed behind closed doors! It is not our culture to debate these things openly!"
People need to Think.
Thus my thinking leads me to the conclusion that keeping things under wrap encourages a culture of secrecy, conspiracy, corruption and just plain dumbs the masses down! By doing so, Malaysians get stupider and more narrow minded by the day.
Must people force their own views on others especially when holding such views do not really affect them?
Are we ready for first-world status? Are we qualified? What must we strive to correct in our country in order to qualify?
Go re-read the quote above...
One thing's for sure: A fearful nation is not an advanced or civilized nation.
We are not afraid to entrust the American people with unpleasant facts, foreign ideas, alien philosophies, and competitive values. For a nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people.
- John F. Kennedy
When I read the above, I am thinking of my own country of Malaysia. This country closes its doors on an open market of ideas in which its citizens could think for themselves and judge whether to implement these ideas or not.
The oft-cited reason for this censorship is because the average Malaysian is not mature enough to be able to debate and act upon ideas. People are seen as easily incited to violence and chaos when confronted with uneasy facts.
"Shhh!" says the government...."these are sensitive issues and should only be discussed behind closed doors! It is not our culture to debate these things openly!"
People need to Think.
Thus my thinking leads me to the conclusion that keeping things under wrap encourages a culture of secrecy, conspiracy, corruption and just plain dumbs the masses down! By doing so, Malaysians get stupider and more narrow minded by the day.
Must people force their own views on others especially when holding such views do not really affect them?
Are we ready for first-world status? Are we qualified? What must we strive to correct in our country in order to qualify?
Go re-read the quote above...
One thing's for sure: A fearful nation is not an advanced or civilized nation.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Coder Girl: A Nerdcore Ode to Female Programmers
Haha! I practically laughed out loud when the guy received a text from his girlfriend that says " sudo make me a sandwich "
Haha! I practically laughed out loud when the guy received a text from his girlfriend that says " sudo make me a sandwich "
Keyboard Cat + Hall & Oates = Fun!
My favorite fat cat 'playing' my favorite Hall & Oates song!
My favorite fat cat 'playing' my favorite Hall & Oates song!
