Thanks to our resident computer programmer, and now designer, Chong Yang, we have now managed to finalise the design for our company t-shirt.And guess what, in spite of his expertise with graphic programmes, this design is hand-drawn, talk about being talented.
First, a low down on the design. Being innovative pioneers, our shirt will incorporate ohmegawd-ish features that will blow you away. You will even write home to mum to talk about it. I mean, there's like a freaking MP3 player incorporated into it, and it's so small you won't even notice it. And here's the clincher, it has red collars, what could be better?. All right, I was kidding, there is no MP3 player in case you haven't figured that out. But we did toy with the idea of incorporating a small ____(classified stuff)____ into the design. And the part about the red collar is true. There is also a small detail of the tee that is a little unusual, I mentioned it up there in passing, let's see if any of you caught it.
I would prefer to dispense with all the secrecy but the threat of commercial espionage has forced us to be more cautious. On a more sombre note, we at Sautren would like to extend our condolences to the family of our ex-schoolmate Khoo Seng Kong, who unfortunately lost his life last Saturday. He will be in our prayers (for those who have a religion, anyway), and may his soul rest in peace.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
When the Shirts Come Marching On
Greetings. Here are some new announcements from the good people at Sautern Enterprise.
On Monday, the tech team went over to Palma Housing for a Q & A session regarding the database management software we would be building for them.
As expected, the process was a lot more painful than it should have been, seeing as the database management software, like the auctioning software we first developed for Palma Housing, would soon become another complex software suite with added features such as a billing management software.
This wouldn't be so bad, if we had more programmers on the team; because more work means a better pay, and we are talking a major growth in revenue here Mac.
Speaking of which, here's a list of preferred requirements applicants for the programming job at Sautern should have:
For web programming purposes, applicants should be
Comfortable with PHP and MySql;
Well versed in HTML, XML, Javascript and CSS.
Interactive graphic design is also an integral part of our software development process. As such, applicants must have
Appropriate knowledge of any graphic editing software, e.g., Photoshop, Gimp, CorelDraw;
An understanding of web designing software, e.g., Dreamweaver;
Effortless mastery of Flash animation and action scripts.
Since our major source of income is based on a project-by-project basis, programmers working with the team will be paid based on a negotiated percentage of any profit made.
For a historical example, read up on Alec Guinness on his paycheck for Star Wars, in which he was paid a percentage of the profits (aka the biggest paycheck he ever received in his life).
In a related development, we have decided on a motto for our clothing line, which will be introduced soon to close associates of Sautern.
We are holding on to the motto for now to prevent any stealing of ideas pending our trademark application.
That's all for now. May your days be slightly less hazier.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Priorities
So here's the latest take on the comings and goings of Sautern Enterprise.
Rarely do you encounter a company with too much business to handle; because that usually means you are making enough profit to bleed money from your nostrils to hire additional staff.
As unlikely as it may sound, that is the very predicament we are currently facing.
Though we have enough projects to generate enough profit to sustain the company for at least (and I mean the very least) 2 years; the dearth of competent and reliable jobseekers matching our needs has left us no choice but to postpone some very lucrative deals.
As such, we have decided to concentrate all our efforts into our clothing designs, which is another business avenue we will be pursuing in our overall empire-making plans.
Okay, allow be to anchor myself back to Earth.
Visitors may have noticed our property kiosk website has not budged since I returned from my National Service training stint. That's because of our heavy workload due to the custom software division of our company - essentially depriving resources to build on the website.
No business, especially a tech business, wants its forefront product to be put on hold. But in this matter, due to our understaffed and overworked situation (not to mention the fact all three triumvirs and the Chief Intelligence Officer are currently pursuing tertiary education), we simply have no choice but to finish projects based on datelines.
To further clarify our company's current situation, we have decided to embark on a few measures; one of which is to place our company blog in a more prominent position while we relegate our main site's preview to a lesser site.
Anyone out there who happens to be skilled in building websites or happen to be very proficient script kiddies are encouraged to contact us.
A list of skills we are currently looking for in future executive staff members will be posted soon.
Until then,
May your trees stay green.
Rarely do you encounter a company with too much business to handle; because that usually means you are making enough profit to bleed money from your nostrils to hire additional staff.
As unlikely as it may sound, that is the very predicament we are currently facing.
Though we have enough projects to generate enough profit to sustain the company for at least (and I mean the very least) 2 years; the dearth of competent and reliable jobseekers matching our needs has left us no choice but to postpone some very lucrative deals.
As such, we have decided to concentrate all our efforts into our clothing designs, which is another business avenue we will be pursuing in our overall empire-making plans.
Okay, allow be to anchor myself back to Earth.
Visitors may have noticed our property kiosk website has not budged since I returned from my National Service training stint. That's because of our heavy workload due to the custom software division of our company - essentially depriving resources to build on the website.
No business, especially a tech business, wants its forefront product to be put on hold. But in this matter, due to our understaffed and overworked situation (not to mention the fact all three triumvirs and the Chief Intelligence Officer are currently pursuing tertiary education), we simply have no choice but to finish projects based on datelines.
To further clarify our company's current situation, we have decided to embark on a few measures; one of which is to place our company blog in a more prominent position while we relegate our main site's preview to a lesser site.
Anyone out there who happens to be skilled in building websites or happen to be very proficient script kiddies are encouraged to contact us.
A list of skills we are currently looking for in future executive staff members will be posted soon.
Until then,
May your trees stay green.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
The Amazing Race 53446435: The Hunt for the Funky Cloth
In one of my previous posts, I mentioned the futility of our search for a suitable material to make our running jerseys. Guess what, Tommy gave me a ring two days ago, apparently he managed to get a contact which might lead to someone who might be able to help us. (If the above sentence seems to be filled with doubt, it is, since I decided to adopt a wait and see attitude just so I don't get disappointed)
The next thing I know, I am prepping for a pseudo road trip through some obscure Penang roads. Ok, we didn't have to exactly prepare anything, but we kind of braced ourselves towards the possibility of getting lost. The nether regions of Penang are that hard to navigate.
There is another thing I need to get round to though, which is the actual designing of the jersey. After cracking my brain and dozens of prayers to God for inspiration, a light bulb flashed in my mind and a brilliant design (to me) just popped into my mind.
After labouring through the night (ok, until 12.30 am), I was eager to show my design to my associates, this morning. The first person I showed it to was Jupes, and let's just say I didn't get rave reviews. I waited until school was over before unleashing my monstrosity on another unsuspecting impromptu reviewer. The initial look on Kenneth's face was good enough to qualify him to appear on one of those slasher flicks. Even though he tried to mask it by offering a 'The colour is too eye-catching' comment, I knew my choice of colour combinations stank.
With the sound of less than glowing reviews ringing in my ear, I went home to prepare for the big Search. Before I knew it, 4 pm rolled by and Tommy and I were making our way to some obscure market in Jelutong, where the shop is located. True to expectations, it took a while and a couple of phone calls before we managed to step into the place. The owner was very helpful and tried her best to answer all our queries. She was kind enough to search for samples, and even let us keep some of them, unlike the previous T-shirt, who was stingier with scraps of fabric than Scrooge with money.
At the end of it, we managed to find a possible fabric for the jersey, and left with a sense that this trip might not be a waste after all.
The next thing I know, I am prepping for a pseudo road trip through some obscure Penang roads. Ok, we didn't have to exactly prepare anything, but we kind of braced ourselves towards the possibility of getting lost. The nether regions of Penang are that hard to navigate.
There is another thing I need to get round to though, which is the actual designing of the jersey. After cracking my brain and dozens of prayers to God for inspiration, a light bulb flashed in my mind and a brilliant design (to me) just popped into my mind.
After labouring through the night (ok, until 12.30 am), I was eager to show my design to my associates, this morning. The first person I showed it to was Jupes, and let's just say I didn't get rave reviews. I waited until school was over before unleashing my monstrosity on another unsuspecting impromptu reviewer. The initial look on Kenneth's face was good enough to qualify him to appear on one of those slasher flicks. Even though he tried to mask it by offering a 'The colour is too eye-catching' comment, I knew my choice of colour combinations stank.
With the sound of less than glowing reviews ringing in my ear, I went home to prepare for the big Search. Before I knew it, 4 pm rolled by and Tommy and I were making our way to some obscure market in Jelutong, where the shop is located. True to expectations, it took a while and a couple of phone calls before we managed to step into the place. The owner was very helpful and tried her best to answer all our queries. She was kind enough to search for samples, and even let us keep some of them, unlike the previous T-shirt, who was stingier with scraps of fabric than Scrooge with money.
At the end of it, we managed to find a possible fabric for the jersey, and left with a sense that this trip might not be a waste after all.
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Extra Time
Just some fillers until the next major breakthrough.
We have finally generated some income from the first sale of our property auction software: FusionCore.
Our first client, Palma Housing, has bought it for roughly (since I don't have the security clearance to give you the exact number) RM6000.00. This will give them a noticeable edge over their competitors due to the much more elegant presentation of auctions as well as an integrated report generator custom-built for auctioneers.
There are other plug-ins for FusionCore we have also added according to the demands of our clients so that our products may serve them dependably for many years to come.
At the end of Saturday night, the day Germany defeated Argentina, the triumvirs were treated to a lavish and extravagant dinner at the Bella Italia by Mr. Ooi of Palma Housing; where I ordered more food I couldn't pronounced correctly.
The food was a bit too rich for my tastes, having been raised on a diet of simple and cheap family cooked meals.
Tommy though, had a different take on the meal, in which he wagered he could whip up a better lasagna then the highly trained Italian wannabes in the kitchen.
It's not a lot of hot gas. I have eaten what Tommy bakes in his kitchen and it's good. It's damn good. It's bloody-makes you-wish-he-were-cooking-for-you-everyday-good!
Still, isn't that the definition of parents?
We ended the night trying out a few droplets of grappa (Italian alcoholic drink), which came in a small, thimble-like glass.
It wasn't because the restaurant was gratuitously over-charging us; the thing stung the back of your throat like liquid nitrogen on exposed skin.
While me, Chong Yang, and our dinner hosts contented ourselves to a few droplets of the liquid fire; Tommy guzzled it down like a refreshing glass of apple juice.
Kids, don't drink and drive.
,
We have finally generated some income from the first sale of our property auction software: FusionCore.
Our first client, Palma Housing, has bought it for roughly (since I don't have the security clearance to give you the exact number) RM6000.00. This will give them a noticeable edge over their competitors due to the much more elegant presentation of auctions as well as an integrated report generator custom-built for auctioneers.
There are other plug-ins for FusionCore we have also added according to the demands of our clients so that our products may serve them dependably for many years to come.
At the end of Saturday night, the day Germany defeated Argentina, the triumvirs were treated to a lavish and extravagant dinner at the Bella Italia by Mr. Ooi of Palma Housing; where I ordered more food I couldn't pronounced correctly.
The food was a bit too rich for my tastes, having been raised on a diet of simple and cheap family cooked meals.
Tommy though, had a different take on the meal, in which he wagered he could whip up a better lasagna then the highly trained Italian wannabes in the kitchen.
It's not a lot of hot gas. I have eaten what Tommy bakes in his kitchen and it's good. It's damn good. It's bloody-makes you-wish-he-were-cooking-for-you-everyday-good!
Still, isn't that the definition of parents?
We ended the night trying out a few droplets of grappa (Italian alcoholic drink), which came in a small, thimble-like glass.
It wasn't because the restaurant was gratuitously over-charging us; the thing stung the back of your throat like liquid nitrogen on exposed skin.
While me, Chong Yang, and our dinner hosts contented ourselves to a few droplets of the liquid fire; Tommy guzzled it down like a refreshing glass of apple juice.
Kids, don't drink and drive.
,
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