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Need Help Bought a couple of equipment from the States, and it comes with instructional DVD. However, when try to play the DVD, got error message from Windows Media Player saying cannot play because decorder not installed..... Any where I can download freeware decorder so that can view DVD???? Thanks

if remember star wars music one, than can only be 82/83 lor.... :whistle: think that time produced one president scout.....robert always say..."cream of the school".......

:clap: this thread may end up a gess old old birds reunion corner...... still think the anson campus by yan kit most nostalgia.....too bad prime land, so got to give way to condo.....

JamesBear.... we probably would have had tea breaks and lunch together in that small canteen with that infamous drink and roti seller without even say hello to each other then....haha....so you probably one of those "senior" that "trained" us for that "star wars" performance every single weekend.....haha...those were memories.... yan kit was good memories.....always looking forward to every tuesday......but more interesting was walking through the back streets of telok ayer....road side stalls were abundant with great street hawker food.....cannot forget the oyster fried cake.......and also the ice kachang at the hawker center.....alll gessians hang out place...... nowadays when go to gay bars along telok ayer, still bring back memories of the old days......

Hi SD btw....have used super before....but there are many option selection....still not sure what is the best in terms of quality and file size..... any advise????? tks in advance

Tks SD I have super previously. will download again and try. tks again

Need Help Downloaded some MTV file which is in Movie Clip format How to burn these onto a VCD and can play on VCD player? I tried Nero, direct copy also cannot. I using Windows Media Player 9 (XP) and got no option to rip to DVD drive Help appreciated

Was thinking to start a new thread to introduce the programme below but felt it appropriate to insert here A in-person interview programme on 2 chinese together for 25 years.....with a adopted kid they brought up together.... very warm heartening programme....especially the last part when the son mentioned....“心就是他们的定物“ http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/lOnMFVL40c8/ http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/fmRmVwzSlLg/ May take some time to download but think will worth the effort. There are 2 parts to the programme

u can access this thread http://bbs.homevv.com/redirect.php?tid=485...p;goto=lastpost may be blocked soon just info for all if interested

News still suppressed and many of the website with above news inaccessible. GuiZhou on 628 civil unrest. Thousands of civilants against Police over a cover up of a suspected murder case of a young lady. Police cars burned and Police station attacked. Waiting to see how the TV news report will mention the case. So far, nothing heard on official news. You can try google.....yahoo useless.....

Thanks Cidai for spreading the message, not just the cute daddy, but also the message of fatherly love, especially to people like us "alone" and "isolated" in far away land Many of us uncles chaser could be a result of lack of fatherly love, a concealed factor for some who "ended" up in this circle..... Even though the clip was only about a few minutes duration, my eyes were reddened and wet at the end.

Part 5 My place is a small confined studio apartment, means you get everything in a square box including the sofa, the TV, the wardrobe, computer table, and of course, the queen size bed. Kang was busy on the phone throughout the journey, seems like something has popped out at work that needed his attention to. From before boarding the cab, to alighting, to entering the elevator, walking the corridor, right up till entering my room, he was babbling his way on the handphone. By local custom, he walked into my place with his shoes on. I just got my floor mopped that morning. I thus forced him seated on my bed, and helped removed his shoes. I proceeded to read my mails on the computer while he continued on the phone. Soon, he was seated on my sofa that could barely accommodate two. From my previous "unfortunate" experience, I decided this time to go slow and keep the pace. I sat on my writing table chair and we kept our distance while drinking the newly bought 6 bottles of beer from the provision shop downstairs. We started chatting, topics mainly covering the earthquake that has just happened and televising on the news.....partly due to the alcohol intoxication, partly also due to the lustful desire, I soon found myself squeezing onto the small sofa, and our bodies contacting in a unusually intimate way. Soon, the news was repeating the limited information available on the quake and we shifted our conversation back to his "medical" predicting skills. Casually, I lifted my leg and rest across his lap, telling him the acupuncture points on my foot that has been causing strains and pain. I visited the foot massage here often to get the relieve I needed on my foot. He held my foot across his legs, my calf resting on his crotch area and started some form of chinese medical message on a few of my acupuncture points. As he massage and me feeling totally limped and helpless with every forceful strength he exerted, both his hands were caressing my whole foot. Apart from feeling the joy from the pain every time he exerted force, I was also feeling some form of exotic warmth as he caress and try to relief the pain after each press. Although I am quite certain he was still soft with my calf on his crotch, my own crotch was getting tighter and tighter inside my underwear. After about 15 minutes, he completed the "therapy", but I continued to rest my leg where it was and he didn't seem to mind. We continued drinking and chatting in that position, facing each other on that cramped sofa, both resting on the arm rest in a semi lying position, my leg over his resting on his crotch and he holding on to my lower thighs and just caressing in a friendly manner. Soon, we emptied 4 bottles of beer, and now, I have both my legs resting on him, forming a hugging position over his waist. I was practically hugging him with my legs and he was holding on to them. We were already real tipsy but sober enough to know not crossing the line. It was so seductive yet so restrictive as we held ourselves in that awkward position and continued chatting, my bum practically almost resting on his crotch. Kang started chatting more personal things. Previously, he mentioned to me in the ktv that he was single, but he revealed he is actually divorced. It has been 5 years since his divorce and he has since moved here about 3 years ago. I probed further to realized that his divorce, and "escape" here was mainly a cause of trying to detach himself from a world that he was inducted into, a world of loyalty and 义气。 Kang was previously part of a secret society, and seemingly, a rather respected figure then. His wife left him because of the nature of his involvement with the gang. He has also previously been jailed for involvement in a gang fight injuring people, but was lucky enough to have 关系and was released within a couple of days. Kang got tired of the life and decided to leave the place, a complete detachment from the life he used to be in, and start anew here. Revolving around his previous life, we continued our conversation on gang talk right through the night, about what 义气actually is, and why someone can actually forsake everything for someone else just because of that. I was hearing from the horse mouth. We had a very good conversation throughout the night. There was even one instance that I playfully lifted his tees right up to his nipples level, examining for tattoo and scars, which he had none except for what look like a stab wound on his shoulder (amd I got to see his pasture like body hairs again). Before soon, it was already 2am, and both of us had to work the next day. Reluctantly, I bit my hidden dragon farewell at the door, short of hugging him and giving him a deep kiss.

Part 4 Kang dropped me a sms the next day, asking if we could dine together for the night. Normally, especially on Monday, I do not leave office until about 8, with paper work to clear and planning for the week ahead. This day, I decided to leave on time at 5:30 to meet him up at 6:30. I was on time, when I received another sms, something popped up and he will be late. I decided to wait at location for him. This street is a traffic free street and smack right in the middle of town. It is a gathering point for tourist and locals alike, window shopping and just strolling. I sat on the bench watching the never ending flow of people in both directions. I do enjoy such "time out", just looking at people. Many eye candies, both foreign and local. Kang arrived at about 7. He strolls and cut across the throngs of human traffic flow. Kang is in Ts and Bermudas. With the strong neon lights behind him, I could see his body streamline, broad shoulders, muscular pecs, strong legs. With his hands over my shoulders, Kang greeted me and apologizes profusely for being late. Kang is bigger than me, not just in height, but in also body mass. Hugged by his hands over my shoulders, I felt a warm and safe sensation, my heart beat an extra tempo. We walked the one km to the small eatery, his hands over my shoulders the entire journey, making small conversation. Probably the noise of the crowd, but more likely immersing myself in enjoyment of having him so close to me, I was not particularly attentive to his words and in many instances have to "huh???" for him to repeat what he had just said. The one km journey seems so nonchalant and I was hoping the shop is slightly further away. It's a small shop that Kang has chosen, just 4 tables. We took the table right next to the glass entrance. I chose to sit facing the TV, at least if I have nothing to say to him, I will still have programmes to watch. The news was reporting a major natural disaster that just happened in the afternoon, the Sichuan earthquake. As I was busy in office today, this was news to me. I glued myself to the commentator reporting the incident. For some reasons, I am inclined to news on natural disasters, Cyclone Nagis, the Great Snow storm during CNY, the devastating flood in Oklahoma, 04 tsunami, I was even near the vicinity during the great Kobe earthquake. My inclination to natural disasters is also prevalent in my entertainment liking, my favourite movies are Twister and The Perfect Storm. So, my attention was shifted from Kang to the TV commentator in that small colour box. We were silence and Kang respected my interest in the news. Food was served, and the news repeated the reports with the limited information currently available, a common trend for disaster reports. My attention reverted back to Kang. We chatted, commenting on how coincidence we can become friends. We talked about work, about our liking, about general topics. We drank beers, soon, each has gulped down 3 big bottles of Tsingtao. Probably the alcohol effect, we were talking louder, and with less restriction. There was one instance when we were talking about the whether and I realized he was only wearing one Ts, I was wearing 2 as it was still a bit chilly even though it's already mid May. Right at the opening of the Ts near the neck, I could faintly see a few specs of hair and was suspecting that he probably is quite fertile on his chest (i.e. chest hairs). Chest hairs turn me on. Without warning, I playfully stretched my hand across the table, grabbed on the buttons at neck level, pull it and peep into his torso. He looked surprised..... “你才穿一件衣不觉得冷吗？” He recovered from his surprised state “没事，我身体壮呗！” True, my short peep saw his nice body, and right under the creek between his strong chests are lush, nice hairs. It was only a short peep but I could already figure out his hairs were quite different from those that I have played with before. Most chest hairs are thick, black and mainly curly, but Kang has a nice pasture of very smooth looking, soft and straight pale-ish hairs, and they seems so well combed, like cascading water flowing down his strong six pecs. 2 hours, that was how long we took to eat just 4 dishes, and 8 bottles of beer, adding 2 packs of cigarettes. He intended to stay on and drink at the same location, but I had other plans. Separated by the table of dishes, I felt we were like worlds apart, without any chances of possible intimacy. I commented it's tiring and uncomfortable to continue sitting on the wooden chairs and suggested we switch location. The one place we were both familiar with is the KTV hall, but I reckoned the place will be too noisy for conversation, and I will probably end up too busy trying to toast to my other friends there. “到我家喝吧。可边喝边看新闻，又不吵” “你一人住吗？”Kang asked “是的，间小房子，单身公寓。” We boarded a cab and were on our way to my cosy apartment.

updates on hp2133..... 1) the web cam is great.....very very clear and even bright at flouroscence lamp condition.....dun think it is 0.3....looks looks more like 1.3 2) hot.....infact, quite very hot.....probably fan bit too small to dissipate heat.....so I support the back and tilt the pc to allow for better ventilation 3) installed yahoo messenger for vista...installation ok, but cannot lock in....say my internet connection got problem....but I installled yahoo messenger 8.1 and ok to log on....probably the yahoo messenger for vista not stable yet...still beta.... 4) tried intall incredimail....too bad...hit into problem....still not installed now...... Think I got cheated by Harvey Norman......today open my mail box and found a HN promotion brochure....hp2133, windows vista, sgd999, with free upgrade to 2gb ram, slipcase and optical mouse.... I only got my slip case, no optical mouse, and checked my PC specification, the ram is 1790mb.....is 1790mb equivlent to 2mb?????not sure so need advice.....anyway, going to HN today before I fly to request for my optical mouse at least will continue to update more after I play more with my new toy.....

Finally done my purchase..... Got my hp 2133 with vista home, the only one available......for sgd 999..... now using..... first inmpression.... 1) the look is great..... 2) the key board is really nice to use......full key size.... 3) speed of boot little bit slow....because running on vista home and only 1.2 ghz speed 4) speaker and sound great....sound stereo 5) speed of internet surf....so far comparable with my sony vaio window vista business 6) screen size and screen resolution great To explore further : 1) battery life..... 2) other 3rd party software installation and operation 3) live messenger and build in web cam Big hopes : 1) possible to downgrade to xp? Cannot get over : 1) the physical size bigger than asus eePC900, that is because of the speaker at the sides.......however it is because of these speakers that the sound in good..... 2) already got over the higher price, but still got that pinchy feeling 3) asus eeePC got 1.3 resolution.....this (and even sony) got only 0.3 resolution 4) asus is with 1.6 ghz speed, at lower price, this is only 1.2 gb speed, higher price

Part 3 The last I met Kang was on Thursday. I did not expect much, not after the few failed advances and frustration I have on a couple of straight men in the KTV hall. I went about with my casual chores and continue my days without Kang on my mind. Sat night, I decided to skip the KTV for the night and just stay home and relax. My phone rang, the screen displayed Kang's incoming call : "是你吗 Zack?" "Yup Kang, 啥事?“ "哦，没事没事，发了短信给你没收到回音，打来问问你好." "Oops,可能没看到.....你还好吧?" We continued with casual conversation for the next 15 mins before vaguely making an appointment someday for dinner. The call was unexpected. In my previous failed advances, I was always the one fighting my own feeling to make the first move and sms/call the person. Kang was the first to be volunteering calling me. For some reasons, I felt a nice tingling sensation within, for some reasons, I felt that this time round may just reap differing results compared to the last few attempts. But I was cautious and not holding my expectations too high, seducing straight men is a tiring chore and with the added possibility of no outcome situation. I was getting a bit tired with the whole process. On Sun, I was near the vicinity where Kang resides, buying some travel books from the biggest bookshop in town. During our last conversation, Kang mentioned he reads in his free time, a surprise gauging by his outlook and behaviour. Nevertheless, I attempted a message to him asking if he was interested in meeting at the book shop. I waited but no reply. By lunch time, since I was still the vicinity, I message asking if he interested in lunch together. Again no reply. As I was not putting on too much expectation, it didn't really matter whether he was interested. At 3pm, I received a call, from Kang. Upon connection, he sounded desperate and quickly apologized for not replying my sms. He was out for a mountain trekking trip and his battery went flat. It was not until he returned home that he realized I tried to contact him. Over and over again, he apologizes profusely. I tried to calm him saying its ok, it was just that I was in the vicinity. As I was already out of the place, and he being tired after the trip, we parted on the phone with another vague appointment of dinner together someday.

Part 2 For the next few days, I did not get to see Kang. Huang and Hua still patronize the place, so does the other uncles whom have caused me emotional deprivation. I continued on as usual, sitting by my bar counter, occasionally toasting to those few that I have made acquaintance with, and singing my heart out. However, I was still feeling empty. It has been months since I was last hugged by a man, and it seems likely I will not be getting any in the near future. I felt deprived, lost, I felt a black hole in my life widening as I continue to decay in this strange land. Just like any other day, I arrived at the KTV hall early tonight. The place was still relatively empty but I still choose to sit by my Bar counter. Surprisingly, Huang walked in, and beside him, Kang. His lady Hua was nowhere nearby. For once, Huang came alone with Kang. Kang was in bemudas and they choose to sit again at the sofa right beside the bar counter, near to my usual seat. Seated, Huang and Kang began conversation, seems like work related. Sitting at my bar counter seat, Kang was so close to me but this time with back facing me. What was interesting was that Kang occasionally will turn is head and look into my direction. I returned with a smile, so did he. However, Huang was like in immense conversation with Kang, hands flying all over the place, and I was restricting myself to approach them. But lust will ultimately overcome control, I picked up my glass of beer and walked towards them, seated myself beside Kang and toasted a drink to both of them. But I was like an out of bounds loner sitting beside Kang with Huang continuing his conversation with Kang. I felt left out, but I was unable to interrupt their conversation as they seem immense in whatever they are talking about. Kang occasionally turned his head and gave me a gentle smile, but that was all the ice I could break. I was like a dumb folded fool sitting there, staring into the stage with whoever is singing on stage. I felt awkward and decided to leave them alone. I returned to my Bar counter seat, staring into the back view of Kang. Kang has a nice body, broad shoulders with firm streamline on his arms. I was tempted to revive the whole seduction process with this man. Finally, Huang was to sing his song and Kang was left to himself. This was my best chance. I picked up my glass and moved towards him and sat beside him. We toasted, exchanged hand shakes and I took my seat beside him. Without Huang, I had opportunity to talked to him and we talked bout general topics, like "is this your first time here", "why aren't you singing", "do you like the place". But time seems to fly and without knowing, Huang has finished his song and returned to his seat beside Kang. What's comforting is the song disruption seems to have disrupted their conversation and we were exchanging "threesome" conversation. Suddenly, Kang caught my hand and started "reading" my hands, like a fortune teller reading the palm lines. A new series of conversation started connecting to my health status while observing my hands. Seems Kang is slightly versed in Chinese medicine and was able to "predict" my body condition accurately by just looking at the condition of my hands. Ironically, now Huang seems to be the left out one while Kang poured his concentration on me. Taking the opportunity, I returned by grabbing Kang's hand. Instead of his "medical reading", I return with my limited knowledge on palm reading, fortune style, his 生命线，事业线，爱情线，ETC！Huang was allocated another song and left us to ourselves again. I decided on doing something I failed to do during my first meeting with Kang......" shall we exchange numbers and keep in contact in the future?" I blurted. I expected the reply....."Of course, no problem!"

To all reading : This story may disappoint you as it may just end without any sexual encounter......and updates may just be not that frequent.......hope you enjoy reading <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Part 1 Knowing Kang was a coincidence. That night, he came to the KTV hall with the "loving" couple Huang and Hua. Like me, Huang and Hua are super regulars to the KTV hall, but our contact has mainly been restricted to short and simple conversation over a toast of a glass of beer. It's like a routine procedure every time I get to the KTV hall. But we kept our distance, I not wanting to disturb their intimacy, and they knowing I like to be left by myself. That particular night, Kang was invited and they were sitting close to my usual bar counter seat. The close proximity allows me clear view of Kang, who was sitting facing me. Kang caught my attention. A nicely build chap with short crew cut and a rugged face. He dun seems any older than me, probably in his mid or late 30s, but radiates a feeling that he has gone through enough to know what life is all about. Kang appeared at a time when I was emotionally at my most feeble time. Being trapped in a land still strange and new to me, my "over-consciousness" has deprived me of any encounters that I possibly long to have. China is not a place where one can go on without considering the risk and danger that may accompany with what ever path that we decide to travel on. There is always this constant worry that being a foreigner, you can be taken advantage of or threatened by if you do commit any form of crime, and gay sex is definitely legally still criminal. Since where I am is not as cosmopolitan as Shanghai, the few gay establishment are rather sleazy and torn down, and those openly gay that comes to these places are also people with "less status" in the society. Those who are more "cultured" and who are less prone to be after your pocket dun patronize these places. As such, I have decided on a different path. "For my own safety", I have found this better established place where at least I am more comfortable with the people I mingle with. The fallback is, this is a straight bar. Although straight, the place nevertheless is always filled with uncles that attracted my attention and glances. I have started on a journey to possibly seduce straight uncles to satisfy my sexual fantasy. Just before meeting Kang, I was revolving around a few uncles whom I thought had given me signals, hope and "aspiration" to try to seduce them. The process was however slow moving. There are times that these men seems so receptive to gay behaviour and we did had intimate body contacts, but then there are also times when you thought they are gay receptive, they bash you emotionally with freezing cold water. The "play" continued for 2 to 3 months and apart from getting real frustrated with "empty hopes", it was also emotionally very stressing, not to mention physically sex deprived. It was at this time of physical and emotional deprivation that Kang appeared before me. I was introduced to Kang by Hua who dragged me to their table. He sat across me, separated by Huang and Hua. We shook hands and brought to each other a toast. He gave a gentle yet charming smile as we said hello. Kang has nice firm hands, big, rough and meaty, and his fingers were definitely long. Holding on to his hands while we gulp down our beer, I was already beginning to feel that some how, I wanted this man. That night, we did not exchange much conversation as he was deeply in discussion with Huang, while I was juts chatting with Hua. But it was during these “separated” conversations that I notice that Kang occasionally was stealing glances at me while talking to Huang, just a short stare into me. Every such instance, I would look back and return with a subtle smile, he responded accordingly with a returning smile. That night, they did not stay late, and my conversation with Kang was restricted to that Hello, and then a Goodbye. I was tempted to try to ask for his numbers but it just doesn't seems appropriate in the presence of Huang and Hua, thus, I just told myself, let's let fate play it's role.

BL Thanks for the link Also read up a few other sites..... although seems so easy, seems also like quite complicated.... anyway, I dun have a ready xp boot disk with me now.....though I do have a couple from my previous computers....got to go get them first.... seems like vista home cannot downgrade to xp without paying extra..... anyway, likely to get my hp2133 with vista home....then see how lor...... and anyone got advise on whether can convert from linux to xp?????? will save me another 200 as hp2133 with linux only cost 799.....so near tomy budget for a alternate computer.....

I am gettingfed up with my vista and have been trying to convert to XP over the last year but getting differing answers....what's more, I probably getting my hp2133 and comes with vista and need to know the options to convert to XP.... 1) I have a Vaio SZ series....with Vista Business.... 2) I probably going to buy a hp2133, with vista home.... I tried in get my IT to convert my Vaio to XP for me but could not find the driver.... then, this trip to sim lim, I was given these views : 1) a shop offer to convert my Vaio to XP for me at SGD 80, and he say is not pirated version. Seems like he will download the drivers, then install XP, and then call Microsoft for the key, since I have original Vista Business.....all these services for sgd 80 2) I was told if using Vista Home, above cannit work.... 3) Ten I read in a website that a guy just bought HP 2133 with Vista home and have just completed doengrading to XP.... 4) I also temoted to buy HP2133 Linux version at sgd799, but dun know if can convert to XP.... I dun think I want to soend the sgd 80 to convert my Vaio, so seeking for help from you guys who can advise me how I can convert my Vaio from Vista business to XP...... I also need to know if Vista Home or Linux can convert to XP. I am probably making a decision on my HP2133 in next couple of days.... Look forward to help.... Thanks

thanks BL will go look see look see starting a new thread on converting vista to xp...hope you can help too....

back in sg and went to sim lim yesterday.... asus eeepc 900 in many shops, all seeling at sgd 799.....but only got white saw only 1 shop has the hp 2133 on display....rest of shops only got pictures.....asked around....no stock!!!!!! only in mid jun then got stock........ also, price steep.......comes with vista business edition...sgd 1199...... asked around and they say got linux version at sgd799......but also got to wait until jun.... I now bigger dilema.... 1) inclined towards HP 2133 but no stock....I only got one week here.... 2) even if willing to wait, only willing to buy the cheapefr price one, sgd 799....but linux version...dun know if can convert to XP...at a low cost.... 3) sgd 1199 oribably out of my consideration....it is only going to be a alternate pc..... 4) so.....due to time, cost, and specification.....probably end up with asus eeepc 900.....but got a bit buay song (not shiok) because the hp2133 looks much better..... 5 more days to decide.....before I leave......

BL,BK and ED Thanks for the uypdate....me will be back in sg end of nest week and can wait or shoot down to SimLim and make my choice between eeePC900 and hp2133......will update after I make my purchase......need it badly for my weekend getaway drive here......

Ferrari Would definately appreciate if you can info info a bit after you have scout SimLim Sq.......and what is your preference.....Asus eeePC900 or HP2133 I will be back in sg in a couple of weeks time to do my purchase......