Do you know that there are muggers more stressed than you? Yes! There are! These muggers have fallen through the cracks in society and cannot get out, and they need YOUR help. THey are muggers, who may have through unexpected circumstances lost their ability to mug efficiently or normally and need financial help as they are at a disadvantage. Please give generously. More details on how to contribute to the MFSM will be given out later. And thus, another Plastic Muggers record is broken...for the longest numbers of pictures ever. Labels: plastic muggers
[Don't forget to take the Mugalo quiz on what you would like us to remug!]
Hey guys! We'd like to thank you for your continued support of Mugalomaniac and helping us bust the 15000 hits barrier! Thus, we give you YOUR chance to choose what comes up on Mugalomaniac! We've put up a poll up there on the right -points- for YOU to choose which song you want us to alter. We've taken our choices from some of the most popular songs today and they span a wide array of genres, so get voting now! Polls close at 12AM on Sunday, about one week from today. Have fun! Labels: songs remugged
*We will try our best to remug the top song voted by you guys, but if we cannot do so due to limitations such as the lyrics in the songs or other factors, we may have to take the 2nd most popular choice. We hope this won't have to happen though! So wish us luck! =]
Note: First of all, I would like to say this strip has been sitting in the archives for months already and we never got the chance to put it out due to the influx of new posts. It may be outdated, but we hope you still find it relevant. =] So please don't call, sms, email, or blog about us posting something weird about the midyears. This was written on the 29th of July, actually. Lol. Enjoy. Labels: plastic muggers
(And don't forget to check out our Ti-Touch! The hottest new product on the market! Scroll below.)
Well, the above must be what many of you may be thinking after your exams. J2s included. Yes, the midyears aren't exactly a cakewalk for the J2s too, so we know how some of you may feel. But still, fight on!
Never resort to self mutilation or cutting to express your dissatisfaction at your results. Instead, work harder, and aim to do better the next time! Remember kids, knives are VERY VERY dangerous things! ^_^
Since you all are probably more acquainted with books, let me explain. Knives are made of metal, usually stainless steel, and often pointy and sharp. If you get cut, nasty red stuff comes out. Now we don't want that do we? So, do NOT attempt to REENACT the above comic in ANY way, shape or form, no matter how much of a Die Hard fan of Mugalo you are, you are NOT Bruce Willis. =]
Side note: I accidentally cut myself while doing this. =.= I noticed glue stuck on the blade and decided to wipe it off. Using my bare finger. I was running it down the blade and I actually felt it cutting into me and quickly withdrew my finger. So I finally cut myself with a penknife, except it was not when I was emo. Darn.
It looked like I had just cut through the surface of the skin only, but a few minutes later it started bleeding, which probably meant I had split some flesh there too. So remember, knives are dangerous things! Mugalomaniac will not be held responsible for any injuries or loss of life suffered from anyone attempt to recreate or reenact this comic.
Today, a momentous moment in educational technology has been reached. We are at a crossroads; a pivotal turning point that will be remembered by future generations of students to come. A moment which they will turn to look back and think, yes, we did something good. A moment which will be marked forever in history, as one of education's greatest revolutions. For today, we step into... The Future. Labels: TI-Touch
Today, the Mugalomaniacs present a special preview of things to come... the TI-Touch, a revolutionary step forward into what the future of education might look like. The following extract is courtesy of Texas Instruments.
Inspired by the iPhone and the iPod Touch, we created what is possibly the smallest and slimmest graphic calculator ever. How? Because the TI-Touch is just a screen. Uniting the buttons and display into one simple and easy to use touchscreen display, we have compressed the once large and unwieldy graphic calculator of the past into a sleek pocket-sized, easily portable tool.
The TI-Touch includes Wi-Fi capability, allowing you to go on-line to retrieve notes or visit your school website. The TI-Touch is locked to the Mug1 provider only, as part of our contract. The TI-Touch also has an option that automatically checks your school's website every few minutes anywhere you are for new updates or notes. Auto-roaming is a pre-enabled capability in your TI-Touch, so you can download new Chemistry notes while on holiday in Genting. Wi-Fi is not free in some places, so data charges may be incurred. These will be charged to your Mug1 account. Bluetooth is also included for students to trade notes and share ideas.
The TI-Touch has a revamped easy-to-use and simple menu screen that allows you to select from a variety of specialised functions, such as integration, matrices, and graphing. It has a high definition full colour widescreen format(when graphing) and graphs are finely detailed in a black on white background. No more finicky manipulation of blocky pixels, the lines are now smooth and much more pleasing and easy to work with.
We've included a simple one touch memory clear button, a step up from the previous TI-84 Plus Limited Edition: Meridian. We've also included a 4 digit code to enter when resetting the memory, a reflection of the new high-tech and luxurious feel of the TI-Touch, in addition to its larger memory. The TI-Touch also remembers basic details such as the name and class of its owner (lockable with a 4 digit pass code) to prevent theft and facilitate easy return in case of loss.
The bottom of the TI-Touch also includes a small text recognition scanner, like the highly popular iMug. Simply run the TI-Touch across your notes, and save the pages to the in-calculator memory (Available in 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB sizes). The TI-Touch is fully rechargeable, and this means no more troublesome switching of batteries and suddenly lack of power during exams. Simply charge your TI-Touch for 2 hours before the exam and you're ready to go. A quick-charger is also available at US$50 and recharges your calculator for 1 hour of non-stop usage in 15 minutes, handy for emergencies. The TI-Touch is tamper-proof and has a installed hardware destruction mechanism to prevent tampering. Any attempt to open the TI-Touch will result in permanent hard disk damage and void the warranty. This is to prevent any modification of the note storage function.
The TI-Touch contains a small antenna that receives a specific wavelength from an emitter. This will be made available to all institutions or educational organisations in bulk at a low price. They can have a range of 50 feet or 500 feet and their purpose is to broadcast a signal to jam the note storage function in all TI-Touches within range to prevent cheating. The signals used are certified safe by the American Wavelength Association, AWA. These signals also prevent the use of the mini-game, Bluetooth, and the Wi-i function. Yes, there is a chemistry based mini-game called R-attack installed, to signify the shift in trends toward education becoming cool and in vogue. We also include TI headphones, when plugged in, is detected by the calculator and turns on an optional clicking noise at each button press, designed to enhance user experience.
The TI-Touch will be released in Singapore in the first quarter of 2009i(imaginary year) to ride the flow of the first intake of students for 2009i. It will be released later in the US, Europe and the rest of Asia in the later quarters of 2009i. The tentative price for the TI-Touch is S$399.99 for the 1GB version, SS$599.99 for the 2GB version and S$799.99 for the 4GB version. Memory size indicates how much memory can be used for user storage of notes. Pre-orders are accepted from June 2008i onward.
Processor: 128MHz
RAM:512MB RAM, 256MB user available
Operating System:
Windows Vista™ Math Basic, Math Premium, Math Ultimate
Size and weight:
Height: 4.5 inches (115 mm)
Width: 2.7 inches (68 mm)
Depth: 0.6 inches (18 mm)
Weight: 5.1 ounces (145 grams)
Capacity:
1GB, 2GB, 4GB tamper-proof flash drive
Screen:
3.75-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display
480-by-320-pixel resolution
Support for display of multiple characters and symbols simultaneously
Wireless technology:
Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
Bluetooth 2.0
Headphones:
Stereo earphones
Frequency response of 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Operating Conditions:
Temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Non-operating temperature: -50°F and below, 113° F and above (-10°C and below, 45° C and above)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)
Output:
3.5mm stereo headphones
3.5V charging jack
Use time on built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery:
Up to 6 hours
Graph use (continuous): Up to 3.5 hours
NOTE:
The TI-Touch is not water-proof! Do not attempt to do your homework or ponder mathematical paradoxes in your local swimming pool! Water damage caused by user is not covered under warranty!
Your TI-Touch has been certified shock proof for moderate drops, but we do not guarantee zero external cover damage! Your TI-Touch can withstand a few extreme shocks, but not for a prolonged period of time!
[See video from our TI-Touch Product Testing Lab]
DISCLAIMER: TI and Texas Instruments are trademarks of Texas Instruments Inc. which does not sponsor, authorise, or endorse this site. The Mugalomaniacs do not claim ownership of any of the trademarks and the above fictional products are inspired by the iPhone but also not sponsored, authorised or endorsed by Apple Inc. Microsoft also does not sponsor, authorise, or endorse this site. The above product and all related information is purely for entertainment purposes only and merely the product of our imagination.
Journal of Education and Technology, August 2007 issue Labels: New Ti-84
Carl Babbage, JET - Texas Instruments (TI), a leading manufacturer of graphic calculators and at the forefront in graphing technology, has announced it is releasing a new edition of the highly popular Ti-84 plus model. Released in the spring of 2004, the Ti-84 plus has been adopted by the Singaporean education system as the graphing calculator of choice after the recent change in syllabus. Their tertiary education syllabus was modified in 2006 with the first batch of pioneer students. One of the modifications was the inclusion of the use of the graphing calculator, originally seen in universities only. This calculator has been universally adopted by all of their junior colleges, and is the most commonly used model by students.
TI posted record sales of the Ti-84 plus Silver Edition in the Asian market in the first quarter of 2007, with thousands of models snapped up by the incoming batch of students. It is believed this demand may have contributed to the re-release of the Ti-84 plus. As announced earlier, the new TI-84 plus will be based off the TI-84 plus Silver's workings, but will be blue instead. This is due to a new initiative between the company and one of its customers, surely one of the more innovative partnerships we have seen in the educational technology sector. We speak to Wilhelm Schickard, product manager for TI.
JET: So what made you decide to release the Ti-84 plus again as a new edition?
WS: Well, we were quite surprised by the high demand for TI-84s in the Singapore market, and we think that this is a way of giving back to the loyal customers who supported us so well.
JET: But aren't the students buying the calculators because they have to?
WS: Well, not really. You see, just a few months ago, Meridian Junior College in Singapore held a very exciting competition titled "Fastest Fingers First", which involved testing students' familiarity with the calculator. Our local representative was invited as a guest, and we were subsequently informed that the competition was very well received by the student population. You could see everyone pressing their TIs frantically! [laughs] This is why I believe we in our way can also thank them for their support of our technology.
JET: So is there anything new with about the new calculators? What have you done to make them different?
WS: The new calculators are based off the TI-84 plus Silver, and we've redone the full memory clear button into a simple 3-press step, so it is simpler to activate for students, and they will not risk pressing it accidentally. Also, in honour of Meridian and their interesting competition, we've released it with the name Ti-84 plus Limited Edition:Meridian! We've redone the whole cover into light blue, the colour of their school, and the startup screen even shows the school logo for an instant. The most exciting part is that we've done something we've never done before and added a simple speaker so the calculator plays a short MIDI clip of the school anthem, which can be turned off of course. All this was discussed with the school beforehand, and they've consented to it and given us the go-ahead. In fact, they've also said they're quite honoured to be working with us on this, something which has never been done before. We hope that in the near future, we may be working with other schools on this also. As a trial run, we've released 10 trial models into Singapore for a few lucky Meridians whom the school has chosen. We hope to officially release the model by next year if that's possible, to catch the next batch of incoming students.
JET: I see the future for your new calculator certainly looks quite bright, Mr Schickard. JET wishes you all the best in its success!
WS:Thank you very much.
JET: Thank you.
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Well, my friend spilt water on his GC, and it went all kooky on him some time before the prelims. Not willing to risk it, he went to get a replacement at the service centre. The person asked for his school, and his replacement turned out to be the super cool Meridian TI! It is like so totally freakin' awesome. This image is NOT photoshopped.
New Ti-84 Plus Limited Edition:Meridian. Only 10 available! Plays a short MIDI clip of the school anthem(can be turned off) and displays the school logo on startup! Three-button press for FULL memory reset during exams!
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NOTE: The above article is FAKE. Sorry. No Meridian GCs for you. No MIDI ringtones. No school logo. Happy April's oops I mean, er, 1 week after my birthday day! The calculator exists though. Its really the Meridian colour. Some information was retrieved from Wikipedia article on Ti-84 plus series. Carls Babbage, simply a little nod to Charles Babbage, one of the important figures in this field.
"Wilhelm Schickard built the first automatic calculator called the "Calculating Clock in 1623." -Wikipedia article on "calculator"
TI-84 plus and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition are products and trademarks/copyright of Texas Instruments, and are not owned by the Mugalomaniacs. We do not claim to own, um, anything, (Sorry I don't really speak legalese.) and this post is for humor only. We have the deepest respect for TI and your great calculators. Please don't hurt us. =]
Well, it's September now. What's the first song that comes to mind? Green Day's "Wake Me Up When September Ends"! Labels: songs remugged
I came up with a remugged version of this song before, wayyyy before Mugalomaniac was born. That was back in secondary 4 and I titled it "Wake Me Up When O Levels End". Well, what do you think we have now? X)
Wake Me Up When 'A' Levels End
Prelims have come and passed
The slackers can never last
Wake me up when A Levels end
like my seniors come to pass
twenty months has gone so fast
Wake me up when A Levels end
here comes the grades again
in the result slips
drenched in my pain again
becoming who we are
as my memory rests
but never forget what I learned
Wake me up when A Levels end
Prelims have come and passed
The slackers can never last
Wake me up when A Levels end
Bring out the pens again
like we did when we did "O"s
Wake me up when A Levels end
here comes the grades again
in the results slips
drenched in my pain again
becoming who we are
as my memory rests
but never forgets what I learned
Wake me up when A Levels end
Prelims come and passed
The slackers can never last
Wake me up when A Levels end
like my seniors come to pass
twenty months has gone so fast
Wake me up when A Levels end
Wake me up when A Levels end
Wake me up when A Levels end
Does anyone here want...FREE STUFF??? Who can resist right? We've got it all for you! 100% free, no strings/spyware attached, Official Mugalomaniac P.O.W.E.R. Wallpaper! What does P.O.W.E.R. mean? Inspired by www.despair.com (do check them out), we've tweaked the idea so that it will encourage you to mug harder to be ready for your exams. Hence, P.O.W.E.R - Psychological Ordeal Wallpapers for Encouragement and Readiness. We have total of 12 exciting designs to choose from! Specially designed and formulated to put the most amount of stress on you to further encourage you and push you further to achieve your goals.
DISCLAIMER: 100% success is NOT guaranteed. Wallpapers are made from 100% natural humor and pixels and jpeg. No preservatives, no trans fats included. The Mugalomaniacs will not be held responsible for any adverse effects on your education or mental or physical state, and will also not be held liable for any damages, injuries, loss of life and/or grades suffered from use of these wallpapers. User discretion is advised. If intense discomfort and stress is experienced after use, remove wallpaper IMMEDIATELY and consult psychiatrist. Wallpapers are designed to poke fun at the common perceptions of Singaporean education, and do not represent the Mugalomaniacs' opinion in any way, shape or form. Enjoy.
[Click on the wallpapers to enlarge them, then right click the large images and save. Wallpapers only available in 1024x792 format but should work ok on 800x600. Please allow for slow load time of the full pictures. Images in the blog are blur but are of high quality when you enlarge on them to save.]
Success is important.
Everything else;
secondary.
Aspiration
Only the clever bubbles make it to the top.
Are you one of them?
Focus
Who cares if the glass is half empty or half full?
It's full to the brim as long as you have mugged today.
Urgency
Time is always running out.It's best to spend all your free time mugging
and planning for your future.
Country
Mugging aids in economic growth as a supply-side policy.
Competition
Everyone's fighting for the same piece of food in today's society.
Will you be the one that gets it?
Origins
How you get this?
Money.
How you get money?
A job.
How you get a job?
Grades.
How you get grades?
Mug.
Failure
Failing is not the end of the world.
The world can carry along well enough
without you, thank you very much.
Goals
Aim for the moon.
It you fail, you'll fall
among the
dredges of our society.
Photo royalty-free courtesy Morguefile (www.morguefile.com)
Results
Failure is not an option.
Ever.
Photo royalty-free courtesy Morguefile (www.morguefile.com)
Attitude
Attitude, contrary to popular belief,
does not really contribute to altitude.
Mugging does, however.
Photo royalty-free courtesy Morguefile (www.morguefile.com)
Education
This is my favourite so just click on it to view the whole thing. =D
Photo royalty-free courtesy Morguefile (www.morguefile.com)
©Nicolas Raymond at "http://www.morguefile.com/forum/profile.php?u=12602&mode=viewprofile"
Rest of the photos, courtesy me. =P
If your internet is slow then fine...the caption is:
You won't feel a thing.
Labels: Wallpapers
Muggers are humans too. They have feelings...like love. But how do they express themselves? Being buried in books all day long doesn't exactly make you a great at interpersonal relationships. Maybe this is how they do it...
GP Mugger
"This speech will seek to prove that I love you.
Since I met you, [background info]
[Supporting view e.g. Fate brought us together]
[Examples e.g. I see you everyday in class]
[Link back to thesis statement e.g. Therefore I love you]
[Repeat for 2 more SVs]
[Opposing view e.g. Some may say that because we are in the same class I will see you everyday]
[Rebuttal e.g. but we take the same bus everyday, so I think it is fate]
[Link back e.g. therefore they are wrong and I love you.]
[Repeat for one more OV]
[Conclusion e.g. Therefore with the above points, I can only conclude that I love you.]"
Math Mugger
"I will now prove that You+Me=Happiness is true for all values of You and Me are real. Thus, by integration [integrate]You+Me=Happiness equals LOVE+C where c is a constant defined by how much you love me too. ^^"
Chem Mugger
"I think we have chemistry between us. Look! I see sparks! We must be exothermic! Quick! Let's go somewhere cold! By Le Chatelier's Principle, the equilibrum position will proceed to the right and the concentration of products, love, will be more than the concentration of reactants, friends." [It's a classic.]
-other party faints-
Physics Mugger
Drops expertly weighted safe on other party such that other party is knocked out but not dead, and grabs them. Then using calculations with a pendulum, grabs other party and swings to another building with rope to escape.
Bio Mugger
[You do NOT want to know what they say.]
Rather, I'm not allowed to say. =D
Geog Mugger
"I will climb to Everest,
I will swim into the Mariana Trench
I will dive into a supervolcano
I will tear apart tectonic plates
For you. =]"
KI Mugger
"What is love?"
Econs Mugger
"I love you. Ceteris Paribus."
