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Saturday, January 8, 2011

oil and gas

GEO India 2011

12 - 14 January 2011, India

The 2nd South Asian Geosciences Conference and Exhibition

Although a relatively new event, GEO India has positioned itself at the forefront of the industry in South Asia. Its pre-eminent status is demonstrated by the GEO India's 2008 success in attracting 855 delegates, 61 exhibitors and a total attendance of 1549 visitors. With the Indian market still experiencing rapid growth, GEO India 2011 is set to be an even greater success.

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MEOS 2011

20 - 24 March 2011, Bahrain

The 17th Society of Petroleum Engineers Middle East Oil & Gas Show and Conference

Bahrain's premier petroleum event for 2009, MEOS 2011 will bring together leading oil and gas professionals to the Bahrain International Exhibition from 20-24 March 2011.

The MEOS 2011 conference is unrivalled in creating a platform for companies and individuals to explore and discuss the major issues faced in the oil and gas industry, including human resources, demand and technological advancements. The exhibition provides a pre-eminent opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their respective upstream applications and technologies.

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Oil & Gas Asia 2011

1 - 3 June 2011, Malaysia

The 13th Asian Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Engineering Exhibition

Running for over two decades, OGA has established itself as the premier event for buyers and vendors in the Asia-Pacific region. Taking place once every two years, OGA provides the region's oil industry professionals with an opportunity to network, share knowledge and most importantly, to close deals.

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3P Arctic 2011

30 August - 2 September 2011, Canada

Following on from the success of 3P Arctic 2009 in Moscow, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) are pleased to announce the 3P Arctic 2011 will provide Arctic explorers with another unique event focused on the circum-Arctic basins that are within the Canadian, Alaskan, Russian, Norwegian and Greenlandic (Danish) onshore and offshore basins.

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Oil & Gas Indonesia 2011

21 - 24 September 2011, Indonesia

The 8th International Oil and Gas Exploration, Production and Refining Exhibition

Oil and Gas Indonesia is one of the most heavily attended events in Asia and for over a decade it has provided an excellent gateway to the vast opportunities offered by Southeast Asia's largest economy.

OGI runs alongside the larger Energy series of events in Jakarta which take place in the same venue, during the same dates. The Energy Series features 11 specialised exhibitions including Marine, Electric, Mining, Power and Renewable Energy Indonesia. In the past this combination of events has been extremely successful due to the high amount of cross-over between industries within the energy sector.

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GEO 2012

4 - 7 March 2012, Bahrain

10th Middle East Geosciences Conference and Exhibition

The world's leading geoscience associations are once again joining forces with the Gulf's leading geoscience associations to put together the Middle East's premier geoscience event. Taking place every second year, GEO in Bahrain is 'the' conference and exhibition for the region's geoscientists; it is their opportunity to review and discuss the latest geoscience research and technology.

GEO features the largest geosciences technical program in the Middle East, supported and developed by AAPG, EAGE, SEG, BGS, GDS, ESG and GSO. All of the region's National Oil Companies contribute to the delivery and selection of abstracts as well as taking centrepiece stands at the exhibition.

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Middle East Petrotech 2012

20 - 23 May 2012, Bahrain

The 8th Middle East Refining & Petrochemicals Conference and Exhibition.

The 7th Middle East Petrotech 2010 concluded having attracted a total of 3,150 trade visitors and conference delegates. Representing a significant 14% increase in attendance over the 2008 event, feedback from exhibitors was highly positive and confirms Petrotech's position at the forefront of the industry.

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SUBSEA Asia 2012

3 - 5 October 2012, Malaysia

Asia's 3rd Subsea Conference and Exhibition

SUBSEA Asia 2012 will bring together Subsea professionals from all over the world to congregate in Kuala Lumpur and provide a platform for the industry to network, view the latest technology and keep abreast of all major technical advances in this highly specialised field. The event looks to assist those trying to secure the future of Asia's Subsea and deepwater industry, for generations to come.

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ASIA'S BIGGEST OIL AND GAS SHOW

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OGA, Asia's biggest oil and gas event will return for another record breaking edition from 1-3 June 2011.

OGA 2011 will provide an unrivalled opportunity for the global oil and gas community to converge in Kuala Lumpur for 3 days to exchange ideas, network and discuss business opportunities.

With the 2009 event attracting 1,337 exhibitors from 49 countries and 21, 787 visitors from 57 countries, OGA represents the most international platform in the region for companies looking to do business in this dynamic industry sector. National Governments also recognise the importance of OGA as a business platform and in 2009 we enjoyed hosting pavilions from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Norway, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and United States of America.

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Best new economy Car: 2011 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Honda Fit vs. 2010 Nissan Versa

February 14th, 2010 2:22 am ET

2011 Ford Fiesta

Photo: Ford Press release

It’s a brave new world out there when it comes to fuel efficient, entry level five door hatchbacks. Automotive history is littered with names like Chevy Chevette, Kia Rio Cinco and Ford Escort—all of which promised rock bottom pricing and delivered build quality that was so resoundingly cheap it often times bordered on the comical. When you used to buy an entry level small car you did so because you couldn’t afford anything better and living with that vehicle reminded you of that every day.

Then along came the first generation Honda Fit which had the build quality to make it feel like a “grown-up car” mixed with an interior so beguilingly spacious that Honda had to refer to the folding rear seats as “Magic.” Truly magical was the amount of stuff you could and still can cram into the back of a Honda Fit with the seats down. You can even fold the front seats and turn it into a “magic bed.” No comment on why you might need that and what sort of “magic” might occur there.

Coming this summer is the first American made competitor for the 2010 Honda Fit’s near total class dominance and it is best known as the 2011 Ford Fiesta. Expectations are rightfully high for the sales success of this highly stylized, well built subcompact. Surely no one ever thought those two words would ever be said about an American small car.

Not to be left out is the 2010 Nissan Versa, a solidly built and very traditionally utilitarian small car choice. Just looking at these three class leaders it’s nice to finally be able to say there is a wealth of choice out there for small car buyers on a budget.

2011 Ford Fiesta
No doubt about it, this is one great looking small car. In person the Fiesta looks very sporty especially in uplevel five door trim. As such hopes are high that Ford will introduce the rumored 180 horsepower turbocharged Ecoboost 4 cylinder so it will have the “go” to follow hand in hand with the good looks. At launch all models will be powered by a peppy enough (especially with the smooth shifting manual) 119 horsepower 4-cylinder.

At a press launch for the 2011 Fiesta I got a chance to drive both automatic and stick shift models and was somewhat disappointed with the lethargy of the automatic variant. If you want to get the most out of your new Fiesta (and 40 miles per gallon highway) buy the stick shift. Even if you are always in traffic you won’t regret your decision.

Going hand in hand with the great transmission is steering that is easily one of the best and most direct units ever delivered in a new North American Ford. Honda finally will have some competition for the Fit in the fun to drive compact car stakes. Handling in the Fiesta is firmer than in the Fit yet the payoff is handling that can so obviously handle more than the 119 horsepower found in the basic model.

Where the Fiesta falls behind the Fit a bit is in interior utility and that is pretty much all down to the swoopy styling. What surprises is that Ford didn’t horribly cost-cut the interior of the European version (it really only lost that version’s fog lights) and Ford is even offering two colors of high quality leather seats, one of which is done in a tastefully chosen hue of burgundy red. I really enjoy that new shade of leather in the new Fiesta and would probably order it even though I usually hate red leather seats.

While the base $13,000 sedan comes pretty much with only the essentials, Ford is playing it smart by offering once unheard of small car options like Sync voice activation, premium audio, ambient lighting, heated seats and push button starting on still relatively inexpensive $15-$17,000 versions.

You can buy a pretty fully loaded Fiesta for under $20,000 and considering the feature content that is a screaming deal. Especially if you value fuel efficiency, creature comforts and style and know the hard to find yet highly pleasurable joys of driving a well built small car.

2010 Honda Fit
Powered by a spunky and fizzy 117 horsepower four cylinder that mates seamlessly to the Caramel smooth manual transmission, the Fit was once the only driver’s choice in the subcompact market until the Fiesta came along. The Fiesta may have a swoopier look than the Fit but there is a charm to the “bloated ant-eater” look of this 2010 baby Honda hatchback.

And don’t think the Honda Fit doesn’t look like that for a reason. As was mentioned before the cargo hold is positively commodious and can even accommodate a mountain bike standing up. Another bonus is that a very well equipped basic Fit with power windows, locks, air and a good stereo comes in under $15,000. I do, however, prefer the looks of the Sport model what with its subtle spoiler, ground effects kit and gleaming alloy wheels (that also includes cruise control and upgraded audio). The Fit Sport just feels and looks like a more finished car than the base version.

One final edge the Honda has over the Ford is that the Fit has an optional built in navigation system. That is a tempting option box to tick as Honda makes one of the easiest to use and infallibly accurate navigation systems on the new car market today.

2010 Nissan Versa
Without the sportiness of the Fiesta or the unparalleled clever packaging of the Fit you might think the Nissan Versa falls into a distant third. Third, yes, but a distant third absolutely not. Hatchback models come well equipped for about $16,000 and offer optional Bluetooth, navigation, moonroof, steering wheel audio controls and more of those “big car features” for what usually amounts to a lower price than the competition.

The Versa, while a bit austerely styled, is attractive enough in hatchback form. The interior also has decent quality plastics and the seat upholstery feels built to last. If you need a reliable workhorse that won’t empty your wallet you could do far worse than the 2010 Nissan Versa.

So Who Wins?
I will grant the Fiesta a tie with the Fit until quality rankings for the first year model are released. If Ford can’t match the Honda Fit’s stellar reliability record I would have to bust it back to second. Regardless of which of these small cars you pick, however, you must remember that you are living in a truly golden small car age. And who ever thought the maker of the Pinto would one day come up with such a great small car?

Slideshow: 2011 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Honda Fit vs. 2010 Nissan Versa

Monday, December 13, 2010

Colourful and decorative fishing boats of Pantai Sabak

Colourful and decorative fishing boats of Pantai Sabak
Pantai Sabak (Sabak Beach in English) in Kelantan is an invaluable historical site. It was the beach on which the Japanese Army first landed before they occupied Malaysia (it was known then as Malaya) during World War II. Pantai Sabak will forever be remembered for this historical event and it is part of the Malaysian World War II history. Pantai Sabak is a fishing village whose people are made up of mostly fishermen.

However besides its historical site there is at least another attraction to Pantai Sabak. It is where you can find the famous colourful and heavily decorative fishing boats which have become subjects of numerous photographers, local and foreign ones. It is only here that you can find the colourful and decorative fishing boats in a large number.

I had an opportunity to shoot this picturesque fishing pier when I went to Pantai Sabak last week for other purpose actually. It was a classic case of killing two birds with one stone.

The colourful boats were moored at the mouth of the river and there were quite a number of them at the time I was there as it was on a Friday. Friday for Kelantan state is the rest day. Most of the fishermen were taking this opportunity to do some repair work to their boats or to mend their fishing nets or to just hang out with friends.

Luckily the weather was superb on that day and the beautiful late evening sunlight further motivated me to do the shooting. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

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