Outliers is defined as a statistical observation that is markedly different in value from the others of the sample.
In statistic, outliers should not be considered in data analysis.
Well, this entry is not about statistical analysis but about a book titled "Outliers" written by Malcolm Gladwell.
I just finished reading the book. This book discusses on why certain people are extraordinary and what make them so successful.
Briefly, this book enlighten us on the knowledge of the existence of extraordinary and successful people and unravelling the logic behind their success.
28 February, 2010
27 February, 2010
Stuck at a Roundabout
Happen to pass through this roundabout yesterday morning and there is a passenger car got stranded on top of a roundabout.
Luckily the car is not one of the toyota car that was claimed to have problem with its accelerator.
Previously, there was a fatal accident at the same roundabout.
As can be seen by traces of vehicles' debris on the roundabout, there were several of similar incidents at the roundabout.
One of the reason for the accident is due to speeding especially at the approach of the roundabout.
Next time, need to be extra careful especially when approaching the roundabout since we don't know what other drivers are thinking at the same moment. If they are in hurry or DUI, accident can happen anywhere.
Luckily the car is not one of the toyota car that was claimed to have problem with its accelerator.
Previously, there was a fatal accident at the same roundabout.
As can be seen by traces of vehicles' debris on the roundabout, there were several of similar incidents at the roundabout.
One of the reason for the accident is due to speeding especially at the approach of the roundabout.
Next time, need to be extra careful especially when approaching the roundabout since we don't know what other drivers are thinking at the same moment. If they are in hurry or DUI, accident can happen anywhere.
20 February, 2010
Kuala Lumpur Sightseeing Package
This is another great strategies to promote Kuala Lumpur to visitors especially for international airline travellers. If you are on transit for at least five hours, you can now take the tour package of sightseeing Kuala Lumpur at a price of between RM28 (USD7) and RM95 (roughly USD25) per head.
The package "Showcase KL" were launched by the Federal Territories and Urban Well-being Minister Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin recently. The package included a KLIA Express train journey and a "KL Hop On Hop Off" bus tour of Kuala Lumpur.
Visitors can have a closer look at tourists spots of their choice along the route of the KL Hop on Hop off bus tour. This is a great way of boosting the tourism industry in the country.
Where can you get the package offer?
At the Visit KL Counter at the KLIA satellite building between 6am and 10pm daily, including on public holidays.
The cost of the package:
18-year-old and above: RM95
7 to 12-year-old: RM84
5 - 11-year-old: RM46
below 4 years: RM28
free of charge for below one-year-old.
International transit passengers interested to try the package will have to undergo Immigration screening before leaving KLIA and upon rejoining their flight.
Among the interesting attractions along the KL Hop on Hop off bus tour are Aquaria KLCC, National Museum, KL Towers and Bird Park where the participants can have a discount to visit those places.
Read HERE for more stories about this package.
19 February, 2010
Finally Charged for Reckless Driving
A magistrate court in NIBONG TEBAL, Penang finally charged Hamood Sheehab Hamid, 45 from Iraq, a postgraduate student at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in electronics engineering, with reckless driving and causing the death of a student at the university, Fadillah Abdul Halim, 27.
He was charged with committing the offence driving in a reckless and dangerous manner, under section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, at the traffic light exit to USM, at Jalan Transkrian.
Condolence to the family of Fadillah and may Allah bless her soul.
He was charged with committing the offence driving in a reckless and dangerous manner, under section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, at the traffic light exit to USM, at Jalan Transkrian.
Condolence to the family of Fadillah and may Allah bless her soul.
Flood Level Markers
If you travel toward Kuching along the Federal Road just several kilometres before Serian's bridge, you will notice several flood level markers located besides the road.
The markers reminded me that the stretched of road is prone to flooding. Whenever the stretch of road is flooded, the main access from major cities in Sarawak to Kuching will be cut off.
During flood, the water level is very high since the existing elevation of the road is already quite high relative to the water level of the nearby river.
It should be a high priority for the related authority to upgrade the stretch of road to prevent future flood and to provide continuous access throughout the year to Kuching.
The markers reminded me that the stretched of road is prone to flooding. Whenever the stretch of road is flooded, the main access from major cities in Sarawak to Kuching will be cut off.
During flood, the water level is very high since the existing elevation of the road is already quite high relative to the water level of the nearby river.
It should be a high priority for the related authority to upgrade the stretch of road to prevent future flood and to provide continuous access throughout the year to Kuching.
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