School Starts Again :(

Huih.. After 3 months break from summer holiday, I have finally returned to Monash… I’m still at the holiday mood now.. Is that any way for me to extend my holiday and at the same time graduate this June ? haha

This semester is my last semester for me (*I Hope*) and also for me to do my final year project.I have decided to take Animal Face Recognition Project as which it detects animal faces when given pictures/video. As for now, human detection technology has been widely implemented such as when you use Nikon Coolpix L12. This camera is equipped with the capability to recognize human faces in the camera screen so that the camera can focus on the quality/results.

As human face recognition has been widely used in the latest camera technology and surveillance camera, my final year project is doing animal face recognition.. The idea may come from WWF (World Wildlife Fund) whereby they are trying hard to find animals in the jungles with hidden camera on tress. Without animal face recognition, the observers need to sit in front of the monitor to monitor the movement of the objects for 24 hours. By using animal face recognition, the observers will be notified when an animal is detected and the pictures are captured and stored in the database. Cool is it? haha.. but not cool when it comes to my project… I hope God will bless me for this 3 months project.

It was a hot hot day today as Malaysia is now facing continuous haze from burning Indonesia forests. Well, please please dont burn your country’s forest…Global Warming is widely spread, im feeling hot day after day…Many people has tried to prevent much worse Global Warming. Just yesterday, Virgin Airlines operated one of their airlines using bio-fuel petrol. CoOl!

Here is 21 steps to prevent global warming :

Step 1:
Drive less. Take bikes, walk or carpool whenever possible.

Step 2:
Consider investing in a hybrid or electric vehicle to help prevent against further global warming.

Step 3:
Replace all the lightbulbs in and around your home with energy-efficient fluorescents that use fewer watts for the same amount of light.

Step 4:
Clean or replace your filters monthly.

Step 5:
Choose energy-efficient appliances when it’s time to buy new ones.

Step 6:
Decrease your air travel.

Step 7:
Wash clothes in cold water and line-dry whenever possible.

Step 8:
Use a low-flow showerhead, which will lessen the hot water used but not drop your water pressure in the shower.

Step 9:
Cut down on your garbage—buy fewer packaged materials to prevent further global warming.

Step 10:
Unplug electronics when they are not in use, because they still take up energy. At the very least, turn items off when they’re not being used.

Step 11:
Run the dishwasher and clothes washer only when you have a full load, and if available, use the energy-saving setting.

Step 12:
Insulate your home better, and don’t forget to repair or replace worn caulking or weather-stripping. Insulate your water heater.

Step 13:
Buy recycled paper products and recycle as much of your waste as possible.

Step 14:
Bring your own reusable canvas grocery bags when grocery shopping.

Step 15:
Plant a tree.

Step 16:
Have an energy audit done on your home so you can find the trouble areas and fix them.

Step 17:
Use nontoxic cleaning products.

Step 18:
Shop locally for food. A farmer’s market is an excellent place to visit. And choose fresh food over frozen foods. Fresh takes less energy to produce.

Step 19:
Keep your car tuned up, and check tire pressure often to save gas.

Step 20:
Eat less meat and more organic foods in your diet to do your part in preventing global warming.

Step 21:
Go to School and Study and Do Research about Global Warming.. :mrgreen:

happy Studying to all who are still in college/University!  :arrow:

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