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Saturday, February 27, 2010

Dictionary ~ Visual Type by Merriam Webster

http://visual.merriam-webster.com/

Merriam Webster's Visual Dictionary Online. Lovely pictures that explains very well the subject that you're looking for.

Here's a sample of what to expect. Click on image to enlarge...
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Thursday, February 25, 2010

What I Believe ~ PGA

(Language, God, Love, Believing & Knowing)

• The language that we use cannot describe accurately what we’re trying to say.

• The language that we use cannot describe accurately the meaning of God.

• The language that we use cannot describe accurately the meaning of Love.

• What you say may not be what you mean.

• Everyone has the right to what they believe.

• Everyone has rights; as long as it does not interfere with the rights of others.

• Believing is NOT the same as Knowing.

• Believing something to be true does NOT need proof – knowing, does.

• KNOWING something to be true NEEDS proof.

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I use to believe that ‘KNOWING something to be true NEEDS proof’. Now I’m not so sure.

However, there are a number of people who seem to make popular the notion that KNOWING is a higher form of belief. It’s like they’re saying they believe in something one-hundred-percent.

This brings me to my first point that ‘The language that we use cannot describe accurately what we’re trying to say’,

And to my last point that ‘KNOWING something to be true NEEDS proof

Talk about having the first and last say… I like that.

I guess I still believe that ‘KNOWING something to be true NEEDS proof’... BUT it's always better to know what the other person is trying to say... because ‘The language that we use cannot describe accurately what we’re trying to say’.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Inspirational Story ~ 2010Feb23, 1209hrs

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An Inspirational Story of an ex-convict turned Artist. It's amazing how each of us choose our paths in life. He could draw but why didn't he go down the artistic road? This question will probably never be answered. Read how he turned his life around.

Click on image to enlarge for easy reading...
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A Priest, However Simple He May Be...

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Seen on Sunday before Tuesday, 2010 Feb 23.
This is the year for priesthood. This banner on the
left-side of the altar (from a parishioner's seat)
of St Joseph's Church (Bukit Timah, Singapore).

Mary, our blessed mother, great as she is, and 
even 2000 angels, can they forgive us our sins?
...No, but a priest, however simple he may be, CAN! 
Pray for our priest, pray for priesthood.

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Friday, February 19, 2010

Jay Chow - Qing Tian

Classical Guitar Arr by PGA

Download the Music Sheet (PDF Format) ~ A Better Print
Download the Midi File

This is a lower quality file ~ NOT Recommended:
Download the Music Sheet (PNG Image Format)

Someone ask me to arrange this for the Classical Guitar.
This is a simple instrumental version of the song 'Qing Tian' by Jay Chou.

If you have difficulty reading the notes,
click here to print the Music Notes Chart for the Guitar.
I hope this helps.

Here's the Music Sheet (PNG Image Format)
Note that it's better to print the PDF Version above.
Click on image to enlarge...
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Download the MP3 ~ to hear the music
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LUCK

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Why am I so UN-Lucky? The answer is -- it's because you depend on luck. The odds of getting a 6 from a roll of a dice is 1 out-of 6. You can improve the odds by placing it rather than rolling the dice. Now, that would be cheating and it's not right in a game that does not allow this. But some games allow you to "cheat". Especially when answers are given or when methods are taught way before a test. Do you depend on luck by not studying?

Oh by-the-way, I've decided to use 'Dice' instead of 'Die' because -- 'Dice' is an alternative singular of 'Die' when the plural is 'Dice' -- this is clearer and causes less confusion.

Casino Quotes

Why gamble in a casino when you can own one?
It is better to own a casino then to gamble in one.
How can a casino lose with so many losers playing?
C is for Casino where A & B pays C money to gamble.
The casino always wins in the end.
~ PGA, 2010Feb19, 1102hrs

News ~ MM LKY on Casinos

With a laugh, Mr Lee said:
"They want to gamble.
I don’t understand
why they want to lose.
You surely will not win."

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Art ~ Dad's Windings ~ Day After 17Feb2010

Dad's Windings
Holy Spirit Church Columbarium
Day After 17Feb2010

Done using the free software called 'Paint' which comes with Windows. Nothing much, just doodling while thinking of Dad. Happy Birthday Dad!

Dad's Windings ~ 2nd Impression:

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Dad's Windings ~ 1st Impression:


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Also known as:
Vector Elements
Vector Divider Ornaments

Dad's Version:


Others found on the internet:





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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Music ~ Learn Piano ~ Play By Ear Website

http://www.play-by-ear.net/
http://www.youtube.com/user/pbevideo

How to Play Pop Piano in 30mins.

FREE EDITION - LEARN HOW TO PLAY POP PIANO / PLAY 3 SONGS IN 30 MINS!Published in 2007Free booklet - 36 pages / A foolproof guide for absolute beginners! This FREE booklet offers you a short-cut method to bring you from NOTHING to playing 3 simple tunes, in 3 easy lessons, in only 30 mins! You will not even be reading 'Bean Sprouts' (Musical notes on ledger lines)!Free booklet? It seriously, doesn't get any better than this.

DOWNLOAD THE FREE PDF HERE!
http://www.play-by-ear.net/files/How_to_Play_Pop_Piano_in_30mins.pdf

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Music Note Chart ~ Guitar ~ Created by PGA

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This was what I created for myself when I was new to writing, reading & playing music. After awhile, I found I relied on it less and less. I hope this will help you in your quest to read, write & play music.

Click to enlarge for easy reading & to print...


Tuesday, February 16, 2010

NewspaperSG

http://newspapers.nl.sg/

NewspaperSG is an online resource of current and historic Singapore & Malaya newspaper. You can search their digital archive of newspapers published between 1831-2006 or find information on over 200 newspaper titles in the National Library's microfilm collection.

Monday, February 08, 2010

Hour Glass ~ Windows

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Latest Post: 2012 Oct 02, 1022hrs

Found it. A GIF Animated Version

 = my uploaded link

 = original link

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Original Post:

This is a Still. I must look for a GIF Animated Version.



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Friday, February 05, 2010

Life Is What You Make Of It ~ PGA

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Life is what you make of it. If it is within your capability, you can do what this guy did (click on image article below). But be very careful what you choose as your life log pursuit. If you decide that singing & playing the guitar is your life long pursuit... that's all you're going to be doing.
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Click on image to enlarge for easier reading...
or you can read the Full Story in...
The Straits Times,
2010 Feb 05, Friday,
Pages A1 (Front Page) & A6
Muhammad Haikal Abdullah Zain

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Thursday, February 04, 2010

Addiction ~ A Definition

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An ADDICTION is a compulsive need that takes over your life. If your need has either; a negative impact on your studies or work, drains your finances and/or destroys your relationships (be it spouse, family &/or friends) chances are -- you may be an addict.
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010

MuseScore ~ Music Notation Software

Have to try this out... (Updates From-Top-Down)

I google for 'best free music notation software' and got this...

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MuseScore
Free music composition & notation software
http://musescore.org/
http://musescore.org/download
http://musescore.org/handbook
http://musescore.org/forum

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Couldn't DL from this link
(http://musescore.org/download)
but this here below seem ok
http://musescore.en.softonic.com/download
mscore-0.9.4.exe (latest is mscore-0.9.5.exe, but this will have to do for now)

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Update: 2010Feb03, 1403hrs
Had problems with sound only for the top staff and 'No Sound' for the rest at the bottom. Example, Soprano line got sound while Alto, Tenor & Bass got no sound. These links help solve the problem.
http://musescore.org/node/1432
http://musescore.org/node/1432#comment-2814
http://musescore.org/en/handbook/soundfont

Looks promising but there's a lot to learn. I remembered how long it took for me to learn my last notation software. I feel like returning to the old one but that one will cost a few hundred dollars.
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Text To MP3 Online

http://vozme.com/
http://vozme.com/index.php?lang=en

Handy if you want to listen to a document whilst you travel - or just convert a script or screenplay for your MP3 player! Note that the quality is not very good... but hey! it's free! What did you expect?

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Responsorial Psalms for Lent ~ by PGA

Note that some of the music here have been updated.

Click HERE to see some updates.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2010

Responsorial Psalms for Lent ~ by PGA

From Palm Sunday To Easter Sunday Morning

Catholic Resposorial Psalms used during the season of Lent, from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday Morning. It's free for your use. Just let me know when and where you've used it.

I did the composition & arrangement somewhere in 2004 (verification needed) during the 2 weeks I was in India. These are Catholic Resposorial Psalms used during the season of Lent, from Palm Sunday right up to Easter Sunday Morning. It's free for your use. Just let me know when and where you've used it.


Responsorial Psalms for Lent ~ by PGA (Full Files)
PDF Files:
Download
MIDI Files (Zip): Download

Individual Pages/Files:
Individual pages can be found at this link:
http://sites.googlesecom/site/tritioni/Home/responsorial-psalms-for-lent-by-pga
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