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Can’t send email using Outlook Express?

Posted on December 28th, 2007 by KhoKing.
Categories: Computer / IT.

Can receive email but can’t send out email using Outlook Express?

Can send email previously, no changes to the OE setting, suddenly can’t send email today?

What happened?

This is what happening to my computer at home since many months ago. I checked the setting of my OE, everything seems fine. I checked and reconfirmed my username and password, everything seems fine. I did not change anything before this happened. So what went wrong? I can receive email but can’t send out email using my own server/domain name!

I have setup another gmail account in my OE, I can send email and receive email no problem with this gmail account on my OE.

The problem is with my business email account - shop@shashinki.com. Yes, my own domain and my own server.

What is the problem? My problem?

No, it is not my problem. After many months…finally I got the idea last night of what could be the reason. I did some search on the internet and found some clues as well.

It is your ISP that suddenly changed their policy to BLOCK port 25 on all SMTP! I was using Yahoo! BB - broadband service in Japan.

Yes, nothing wrong with my PC or OE setting, but sudden change of my ISP to block port 25 on SMTP makes me unable to send email out through my own server.

Why the block of SMTP port 25?

Simple reason, to tackle spam. Many people send spam messages via their own computer to others, so ISP block port 25 (common port number used by most server by default) in order to reduce spams.

Solution?

Simple, change your server’s SMTP port to other than 25.

Not so simple if you do not have access to EXIM on your server. If you are on a shared server, or rent just a small space from others, then you most probably will not have access to EXIM setting.

If you have access to WHM (web host manager from CPANEL), then you can change or add extra port to SMTP easily! It is under Service Manager. Go to Exim on another port and add whatever number you want (eg. 100 or 2775 or 88) and checked the box to enable this option. Then in your OE, use this same port setting on your SMTP, and viola! You can now send email from your OE via your own email account and server!

For those who do not have access to WHM, contact your server provider and ask them about alternate SMTP port they are using. They should inform you the port number.

Hope this little info helps…

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR DX

Posted on December 27th, 2007 by KhoKing.
Categories: Photography.

Someone in Thailand has posted images taken with the “not yet released” Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR DX lens!

Below is the full resolution file of the image taken with the lens (click for full resolution image 2.3MB, check the exif using Nikon Capture NX and you will see the lens used!):

Here’s a photo of the lens side by side with Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-70mm lens:

True or fake? Personally I believe it is true. Consumers have been wanting a low cost normal zoom lens with VR for a long time. Nikon has already released 55-200mm VR, so it is about time for Nikon to introduce VR to the 18-70mm or 18-135mm range, but Nikon always thinks out of the box and out of our expectation (pleasant surprise), so this extra wide angle of 16mm to extra tele of 85mm with VR is sure very interesting! I would get one if it is real. I need VR…badly…

Here’s the side view of the lens:

It is good to see the M/A M switch and VR ON OFF and Normal Active switch! with M/A switch, it means that the lens is fully manual override once you turn the focus ring. Great!

I wonder if the VR motor used is first or second generation as in the 18-200mm VR II…

Original post in Thailand (I can’t read Thai language):

http://www.pantip.com/cafe/camera/topic/O6172432/O6172432.html

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2nd Paper to JMST…Accepted!

Posted on December 26th, 2007 by KhoKing.
Categories: Family.

Got an email from JMST (Journal of Marine Science and Technology) informing me that my 2nd submitted paper has been accepted!

My second paper entitled “Hydrodynamic Derivatives Investigation on Unconventionally Arranged Pusher-Barge Systems” .

Thanks God! I did one revision to this paper and I am glad that it has been accepted without further correction needed. My supervisor has given me valuable guides as well in correcting the paper.

So, in total I will have two papers that are going to be published in JMST. I am a happy man…a nice Christmas present from my heavenly Father.

Link to JMST:

http://www.springerlink.com/content/103810/

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Winter snow…

Posted on December 26th, 2007 by KhoKing.
Categories: Rojak.

Since it is winter time and no real snow around me yet…so I added some snow to my blog…hope you like it…

Wordpress plugin downloaded from:

http://wpplugins.info/category/plugins/snowfall/

After installed, go to Options and you will see some setting there for you to change the amount of snow flakes…

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Christmas Party (Gospel sharing) on 23rd Dec 2007

Posted on December 26th, 2007 by KhoKing.
Categories: Church.

We have a Chinese cell group in Higashi-Hiroshima, a gathering of some Chinese Christians sharing together. We have a gathering on every Sunday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm, in Saijyo town.

We have a Christmas party specially made for chinese in Hiroshima on 23rd Dec 2007 (Sunday). Place was in Midori-Church. There are some sharing of gospel and food in the party, everybody helps out in the party…a nice and pleasant gathering.

Here’s some photos to share…

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Christmas sunset…

Posted on December 26th, 2007 by KhoKing.
Categories: Family.

It is a nice sunset on Christmas day of 2007…during our first year here in Japan (2005), the winter was really cold and was told was the coldest winter in more than 10 years by locals here. Last year (2006) was a warm one as well, very little snow and melts very quickly.

This year is pretty “warm”…temperature is still above zero, not yet snow. This might be our last winter in Japan…I still hope and wish to see great snow…white snow that cover the floor and scene like in year 2005.

Christmas Sunset 2007

I took photo of Megumi after the shot above…Megumi’s photo is in the post below this one.

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Winter night…

Posted on December 26th, 2007 by KhoKing.
Categories: Family.

Can you see me?

I am Megumi…I ain’t afraid of cold because I have small sun on the floor switching on by my papa…

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Christmas, not xmas!

Posted on December 26th, 2007 by KhoKing.
Categories: Church.

Many people seems to like using X’mas or xmas or Xmas in replacing Christmas nowadays. This is really sad and really WRONG!

How can one replace Christ with x / X? Sometimes we as Christians don’t even realize this ourselves, due to the laziness in typing especially using handphone to send sms or text message. However, some words are just not replaceable.

In future, if you greet someone…please make sure you type Christmas not any other simplier word. Without Christ, Christmas is meaningless.

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ShaShinKi.com is 2 years old…

Posted on December 26th, 2007 by KhoKing.
Categories: Photography.

Born on the Christmas of 2005…ShaShinKi.com is two years old now.

With God’s blessing, we enter year 3 for ShaShinKi. With the growth of ShaShinKi, I hope my initial aim of glorify God’s name through ShaShinKi will never change. With more and more people know about ShaShinKi, I hope more can hear the Good News.

Some asked…how do you come up with the name of “ShaShinKi“? Lots of people spell the name wrongly initially…eg. shasinki, shashiki, shashaki…etc. So, what is ShaShinKi? ShaShinKiis actually a Japanese words, which is a combination of two words = ShaShin + Ki. ShaShin means photograph, Ki means machine. When combined, it means a machine that is able to take photograph, which means “camera”. Nowadays, most Japanese will not use the word ShaShinKianymore, rather just “kamera”. However, if you speak out the word “ShaShinKi” they will still understand you but with a weird look of course…

Happy Birthday, ShaShinKi!

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Christmas eve…2007…

Posted on December 24th, 2007 by KhoKing.
Categories: Church.

In a few minutes time…it will be Christmas day!

Christmas is not a celebration for santa clause, not a celebration of receiving presents, not a celebration of holiday…Christmas is a remembrance of the birthday of Jesus Christ, son of God who came to earth 2000 years ago to complete the plan of God.

Christ was born, as promised by God to the Israel people. Not just Israel people, but also a savior was born for all the people who believe in God.

Christ was born, not in the glorious place, no in palace, not in the softest bed.

Christ was born, in a manger. Closest to man, to earth, to the poorest, to those who need him most.

Christ was born, not for the saints, not for the good man, not for the rich, not for the rulers, but for those who admit sinners.

Christ was born, from heaven to earth, from the highest to the lowest, from the richest to the poorest.

Christ was born, a savior was born, a king was born, God came in fresh on earth.

Christ was born, for you, for me, for us.

Does Christmas means anything other than holiday to you? You can make Christmas a meaningful day…if you have Christ in you. Having Christ be your Savior, your Lord, your King, your God. Make every Christmas a celebration of Christ Jesus, his birthday for you, not for me or others, but you.

Merry Christmas,

Christ was born!

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Nikon FM2 Lapita Limited Edition (100 units)

Posted on December 24th, 2007 by KhoKing.
Categories: Photography.

Nikon FM2 Lapita Limited Edition, only 100 units made. Rarer than the Nikon year of the dog or year of the dragon or any titanium limited edition.

Special made under the request by a Japanese magazine (小学館) in year 1999, started on sale in year 2000. Only 100 units available before Nikon discontinued the FM2 model.

Very rare…comes with genuine cow leather in orange colour and with a strap with Lapita wording on it.

Below are the photos I saw in an auction website in Japan. No, I did not bid for it…I am not a collector…but it does look tempting. Final auctioned price is less than RM2k or US$570.

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Canon EF Lens Work III - The Eyes of EOS

Posted on December 21st, 2007 by KhoKing.
Categories: Photography.

Canon EF Lens Work III

The Eyes of EOS

• Hardcopy
• Over 232 pages
• Printed in Japan
• Black hard cover with Red colour sleeve
• With almost all Canon lenses information inside
• Stunning photos accompany with each lens
• Optical Technology and Terminology
• MTF graphs for all the Canon Lenses

I used to sell this book at RM50 per copy in year 2004, over 100 books I have sold…long before I started up ShaShinKi.com business. This is such a great book that I wish Nikon has such a book for me to keep and collect. Canon Malaysia doesn’t sell this book, but give away during the promotion time (road show, introduction of products, events…etc.). Every Canon users or even Nikon users (I don’t own Canon system now but I still keep a copy myself) should own and get one of this book. There are PDF downloadable version available in the internet, but nothing beats the real hardcopy book which you can keep on your bookshelf, bring to your toilet, laying on your bed reading before you sleep (hope to catch a good dream?)…etc.

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Happy New Year 2008!

Posted on December 20th, 2007 by KhoKing.
Categories: Family.

Happy New Year 2008 to all friends, family, visitors!

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Sony Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-70mm F/2.8 ZA SSM

Posted on December 20th, 2007 by KhoKing.
Categories: Photography.

Saw photos of a interesting lens today, Sony Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-70mm F/2.8 ZA SSM!

Sony DSLR has been of interesting mainly because it inherit the previous very high quality Minolta legendary glass, and of course not forgetting the partnership with Zeiss to specifically produce ZA series of lenses for Sony Alpha mount. Zeiss lenses in autofocus! Something like a dream comes true for many! German glass (Leica, Zeiss, Schneider…etc.) has always thought to be more superior than Japanese glass. How true is it I am not sure, but I sure am interested in this Zeiss if my pocket is deep enough.

Let’s see the two photos I saw in PhotoMalaysia forum (original source unknown):

A few things I found interesting in this lens.:

1. SSM

SSM in Sony means silent wave motor, which means the lens has built in motor, which is great! First in Zeiss!

2. 24mm

Yes! Latest zoom lens in this focal length in Canon and Nikon and now Zeiss has gone wider to 24mm! Great!

3. Full frame lens

Yes, this is a full frame lens. Very possible that Sony will come out with a full frame DSLR soon. Rumors that Nikon D3 full frame sensor is co-design with Sony, so very possible Sony will use the same 12.1MP full frame sensor in their full frame professional DSLR. Minolta has a 9 series professional SLR in their range, Sony will definitely utilize the technology and design from Minolta. My prediction is that we shall see full frame professional DSLR from Sony within year 2008 before Beijing Olympic.

4. Boxed

Yes…if you notice the box in the photo above, which means that the lens should already been in production or available to some! (if the photo is genuine).

5. F2.8 Aperture

Yes, F2.8 constant aperture. I just love fixed aperture lens, which immediately shout to you: PROFESSIONAL GRADE!

I must admit that the design and look of the lens is very sleek and clean. It looks simple, fat but clean. No busy badge or sticker here and there. I wonder how long will the lens extend from zoomed, it would be a dream lens if the length of the lens remain constant during zooming, which I hate in Nikon and Canon similar lenses.

If only Zeiss can make AF lenses for Nikon, that would be my dream lens to get!

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Study…JMST…paper…

Posted on December 19th, 2007 by KhoKing.
Categories: Rojak.

Thank God…my first paper submitted to Journal of Marine Science and Technology has been accepted. It went through two revisions, first one was tough but 2nd revision is a short one. God is good, all the time. He provided me enough grace to finish the paper. My first paper was submitted in Jan 2007, it actually went missing with editor, so new editor was assigned in July and new reviewers were assigned as well. Basically it took around 4-5 months to get the first feedback or revision. Actual publication date of my first paper is unknown yet, but confirmation of acceptance has been received.

I have submitted my 2nd paper in July 2007 (then only I found out that my first paper has missing editor). I got the reply or correction/feedback two weeks later than my first paper in end of Nov. So the review process is pretty fast actually. I have just submitted my revision and hopefully will hear from them soon in two weeks time.

JMST is an international journal from UK. They have very high standard/requirement of quality paper. It is not easy to get paper published there, but once published, it means your research/paper is of good quality. This is also an assurance to your research which will get good recognition from others.

JMST uses online submission for paper nowadays, which can be found at:

https://www.editorialmanager.com/jmst/default.asp

People there are very friendly, just drop them an inquiry if you have any. I hope to be able to get my 2nd paper published there, and hope to submit more quality paper to this journal in future. Even if you did not manage to get your paper published, the reviewing process definitely still help you to become a better writer and better researchers with very useful comments and feedbacks from the knowledgeable reviewers and editors.

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Nikon Prediction for Year 2008

Posted on December 17th, 2007 by KhoKing.
Categories: Photography.

I read some predictions in the net on what Nikon will update or comes out in year 2008…really can’t agree with some of those predictions or rumors…so I decided to write my own one here.

I have been using Nikon system since year 2000, following every Nikon news and was (probably still am) crazy of Nikon stuff.

Here’s what I think in Nikon DSLR department:

Nikon D40 / D40X

I don’t know about others, but personally I never like and will never recommend my customers or friends for this camera. The fact that it can only use lens with built in motor really is a limitation and disadvantage. It can’t even use the very popular and good value Nikon AFD 50mm F1.8 lens!

I believe Nikon will discard this model in year 2008 and comes out with a Nikon D60 for it that is able to focus with “normal” lenses. Probably still 10MP. D40 will be discontinued.

Nikon D80

Time for it to get some boost up in order to create another sales frenzy. Call it D90.

Main features:

• 12.1MP 1.5X FOV CMOS sensor with self sensor cleaning ability
• Uses MB-D90 battery pack
• 3″ LCD with 900k dots (same as D300)
• unable to meter with manual lenses
• Live View

Will we see another DSLR from Nikon? Some rumors say that there will be a D3X. I really doubt so. I don’t think there is a need for X or H model differentiation from Nikon in their professional DSLR anymore. I have told many…and my firm believing is that there should only be one TOP model at one time from Nikon. Previous D1X, D1H and D2X, D2H are needed due to the limitation and lacking in technology, so Nikon has to push out two different DSLR for different market needs. Now, with the advancement and maturity of sensor and processor technology, one camera is capable of doing both X and H jobs. No need to separate into two again.

So in year 2008, we will see Nikon DSLR range of:

• D60 (replacement of D40/D40X)
  
• D90 (replacement of D80)
  
• D300 (D200 will discontinue)
• D3 (D2Xs and D2h will discontinue)
  

How about Lenses?

There will definitely be some lenses update from Nikon, the question is which?

Here’s my prediction:

AFS 300mm F/4 VR N

• Time to add VR to this lens. In my opinion, everything that is longer than 200mm should have VR inside. This AFS 300mm F/4 lens has been in the market for quite some time. Nikon will update this lens to AFS 300mm F/4 VR N in year 2008.

AFS 85mm F1.4 N

• Yes, time to update this legendary portrait lens to AFS motor and add nano coating to it.

AFS 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 (IF) VR

• This kit lens will have VR added to it in order to make it more attractive for general consumer. It will be the standard bundled kit lens for D90.

AFS 17-55mm DX G VR

• Time to update this lens to boost the sales and market of DX users. Though not very likely, but still a possibility.

AFS 200mm F/4 Macro N

• This legendary macro lens from Nikon has been around for ages. Time for Nikon to update it to AFS motor and nano coating.

AFS 60mm F/2.8 N

• Similar to 200macro, but as 60mm macro is more affordable to the general consumer, so the urge to update it should be higher than the 200macro version.

Besides the above, how about some wild thought and dream from Nikon?

Wild dreams?

Just some dreams…might not happen in year 2008…but dream for the future!

FD3A

Digital version of the mechanical manual version of FM3A. M stands for mechanical, which is impossible for digital camera to function without electric power, so remove the word M and replace it with D (digital). Rewind crank will still remain, must advance the crank before pressing the shutter release.

Main features:

• 12.1MP CMOS sensor (FOV 1.5X)
• ISO100-6400
• 2.5″ 700k dots LCD
• Shutter speed from 8s to 1/4000s with B mode
• Manual mirror lock up possible
• Fully manual mode, no autofocus
• Price (street) = US$1.2k-1.3k

SP Digital

Reintroduction of the rangefinder system from Nikon that bring new life to their S series rangefinder! Using Nikon S mount, compatible with all previous Nikon S mount lenses.

Main features

• 12.1MP CMOS sensor (FOV1.5X)
• ISO100-6400
• 2.5″ 700k dots LCD
• Shutter speed 8s to 1/8000s with B mode
• Fully mechanical
• Price (street) = US$5.5k

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お正月料理 (日本料理)

Posted on December 13th, 2007 by foong.
Categories: Family.

It has been such a long time I didn’t join the International Women club for the Japanese food cooking class which held once a month in the guo min kan (national citizen hall). My “One-Pair” Japanese Language teacher, Nishi Gaki sensei called me up last Wednesday and invited me to the class on Friday. She is the chairman of the club for this year. Thinking of to “support” my sensei and of course cooking is one of my hobbies, I decided to go after “settled” Megumi with my da-lingu on the Friday morning.

And this round, we cooked the Japanese New Year Dishes. (more…)

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Epson P-5000/3000/4500/2500 New Firmware Update

Posted on December 12th, 2007 by KhoKing.
Categories: Photography.

Epson has just released a new firmware update for Photo Viewer P-5000/3000/4500/2500
that meant to correct the video playback and sound of Olympus E-3/E-510/E-410.

The release is in Japanese, but you can download the firmware which is same for your English operation system of Epson or Windows or Mac.

Download page （P-5000/300）

• 　 http://www.epson.jp/dl_soft/list/1839.htm

Download page （P-4500/2500）

• 　 http://www.epson.jp/dl_soft/list/1813.htm

Epson did not mention any other changes in the firmware, but it is a known fact that manufacturers often secretly update/correct the “bugs” in their system via firmware update without listing out all the details. So there can be slightly improved in speed. By all means, update the firmware and you should have nothing to loose.

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Lion roar!

Posted on December 9th, 2007 by KhoKing.
Categories: Family.

Or should I say…Lioness?

My wife went to buy some shirts for Megumi yesterday. Since it is winter time now, we need to get some thick clothes for Megumi to keep her warm.

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让我们看枫叶去

Posted on December 6th, 2007 by foong.
Categories: Family.

上个周末趁着冬天还没完全到来前, 去了赏枫叶. 虽然好象是迟了一些, 但迟到好过没到嘛.

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