At last , it works !

As at tonight, only the first excel file has bugs.

I have runned my program in two other files and it works extremely well.. Yooo hoooo... at least I know that it is not my creation (or myself) the culprit to the programming problem.

Post August, I hope I could runned my merged data in neural network and works towards achieving a solution through mathematical theory of evidence.

Bugs in Excel cells

I have been working in the summer. The VBA programs that I have created do help me to merge the data. The only problem is that the data is too large and sometimes Excel becomes too busy and does not respond.

There is another problem which is unrelated to be program. No other characters can exists in each cells inclusive of those hidden unseen characters. There are millions of cells in Excel.

I am encountering this problem at row no. 5762. There are another 1000 plus rows beneath that needs to be checked and merged ! So I will take some considerable time.

Condolences to Dr. Salim Sairan's Family

I last met Dr. Salim Sairan one year ago, asking for his blessing and approval to allow me to pursue my doctorate degree in Japan. He was cherish with his ever smiling face and gave the approval instantly.

Dr. Salim is a person who is hard working, often at a lightning speed. Even many of the young engineers felt that it is difficult to catch-up with his command which needs immediate intention. Being an MD, Dr. Salim Sairan is a sort of leader who will be at the front line of charge in the battlefield, and always seen to be in command of the organisation.

His appetite for excellence pushed the organisation forward. Meetings were rapid in succession. His time isspent productively and vigorously. Perhaps, he worked too hard. How I wish that things could be better planned to reduce work stresses.

Today, when I called a colleaque in TNB Research, I was told that Dr. Salim has passed away after friday prayer, in his office on March, 28th. I think we have lost a great leader and I have lost the opportunity to meet him again after I have finished my studies.

For all good things that he has done I pray that Allah accepted his deeds, and forgive his sins.

The Art of Eating Sushi

One should try sushi when one is in Japan. The raw fish delicacies taste better in Japan than anywhere else . I guarantee that the fish is fresher in Japan. Even the soya sauce and wasabi taste better. For me, the tastiest fish is "salmon", most Japanese opted for "tuna".

I found this interesting video in youtube which I term as "The Art of Eating Sushi"

Enjoy it !

Kyoto - Western Capital of Japan

If one look carefully at the spelling of Kyoto , it appears that "Kyoto" is spelled in reversal to Japan's capital city - "Tokyo". Indeed, before the era of Edo (Tokyo) and Shogun Tokugawa, Kyoto was a capital of Japan. This period is the period of the western samurai's warlord supremacy over the easter warlord. One man turned this around - Ieyasu Tokugawa , the unifier of modern Japan.

[ The picture above is the Kiyomizu temple. The architechture is unique and very personal. Building material is wood and the structure is placed on the side of a hill. ]

Kyoto is proud to be the ancient capital of Japan. It houses numerous historical attractions which consists of photographic temples and shrines - Kiyomizu, Kinkakuji and Ginkakuji to name a few. One can also visit Kyoto Imperial Palace which was once the official residence of Japan Emperor before the Meiji Restoration in 1868.

[ The picture on the left is Kinkakuji or Golden Pavillion, in between the momiji leaves and tree]

The best time to visit Kyoto is in autumn. The period when the colour of momiji leaves turn to red. Fact is that, the colour does not have one single colour tone. It varies from pinkish, orange and yellowish. Only one caution ! Bear in mind, autumn is the period where many people( Japanese or foreigners alike) flocks at the tourist attraction places. We can have a hard time locating our family member if everyone moves individually his own direction.

[Picture on the right - Myself under a pink tree]

Enjoying the Tides at Ooarai Sun Beach , Mito

We went again to Ooarai Sun Beach to enjoy the small reptides of pacific ocean, albeit the weather forecast indicated scattered thunderstorm. Forecast being a forecast never meant to be truly believable, and it was proven that the day was nice and cloudy, thus blocking the summer sun from having a bite on our skin.

It costs us 1,000 yen for parking. The nice thing is that, they provide open-air plain-water shower, so we can rinse salty water from our back before going home. The not so nice thing, we have to walk for 100 metres to get to the beach spot. There are many spots of beach volleyball. And many restaurants . There are also a number of life-saver stations manned by people in orange clothing. It seems that the beach facilities closes at 4.30 pm...

Malisa enjoyed it well. The promise to bring her to a "water-recreation" venue is fulfilled. She seems wanting to go back again, but her ayah says in his heart ... no no no. Mikael was afraid of the waves. But once he familiarised himself with the "float" and the waves, he taught that the sea is his home !

On the way back, we stopped over at a fish market. Bought squids and chopped stingray..it is cheaper than those sold in Kasumi or Marumo supermarket.. Interesting, the fish market also sells "baby sharks."






Duhh.. I am amazed with the samurai suit in the fish market.. Hopefully will get it one before I go home to Malaysia. It will cost, a minimum of RM 650.00 and with the katana sword.. it will be a perfect japan memorabilia.

Getting Help on Excel VBA Programming from Web Community

Here is a tip to solve programming problems . Discuss the problem in this website. (www.excelforum.com)

Indeed, information technology revolution is a catalyst for productivity. Most of the solution cant be obtained from books or internet content, but is within the "thinking cap" of the internet surfer.

Good net-ethics and "online interpersonal skill" will surely help us in our hour of needs.