Archives for 2018

Focus is the key

Put your focus on the now.

There are plastics in our food

We need a garbage collecting system that limits the plastic in rivers.

Microplastics in our mussels: the sea is feeding human garbage back to us

Shellfish are the natural filter systems of our seas, mechanisms of purity. So, to discover in a report released on World Oceans Day that mussels bought from UK supermarkets were infested with microplastic seems like a final irony in the terrible story of the plasticisation of the sea. According to the study by the University of Hull and Brunel University London, 70 particles of microplastic were found in every 100 grams of mussels.

Do not be afraid to seek help.

Mental depression leading to suicide can happen to anyone even someone with the coolest job as Tony. RIP Anthony Bourdain.

Acknowledge failure

You don’t need to hide or dismiss your failure.

Let me tell you something you already know.

Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place, and I don’t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now, if you know what you’re worth, then go out and get what you’re worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain’t you. You’re better than that! I’m always gonna love you, no matter what. No matter what happens. You’re my son and you’re my blood. You’re the best thing in my life. But until you start believing in yourself, you ain’t gonna have a life.

Rocky Balboa.

Wisdom to guide you

Things will work out!

Flyer distribution for STEM Explore Run #2

We distributed flyers again last Sunday. This time it was at the Pacemakers Anniversary Run ’14 (PAR 14). Many elite runners were there and many were interested to join our run.

 

Discussion with FTAAA

We had a fruitful discussion with Datuk S. Vegiyathuman from Federal Territory Amateur Athletic Association last Wednesday. Alhamdulillah now our STEM Explore Run is sanctioned by FTAAA.

Flyer distribution for STEM Explore Run

We did some marketing for STEM Explore Run last Sunday. It was the KL Car Free Morning so Dr. Shamsul and I distributed some flyers for the event.

Ram Pump Test

We conducted our ram pump test last Wednesday.

First, we built the tank. This is the water source for the pump.

Preparation for the test. The water was pumped from ground level to level 4 at Block P which is about 20m height.

We managed to pump the water. However, the flow rate was unsatisfactory. We managed to fill a 1.5L bottle for about 64 seconds. We found that there are leaks around the connection at the air tank. So rather then using glue we need to weld the connection.