tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37919562011-11-28T08:08:50.264+08:00>> rantings of a typical Subang Jaya citizen >> enjoys good food & stimulating conversations >> currently not reading much >> Visual / Kinesthetic learning style >> Melancholic Phlegmatic temperament >> INTP Myerr Briggs personality >> Proud owner of EOS350DNee Sernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01743573636705427777noreply@blogger.comBlogger4691100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791956.post-34351341118886599502009-12-15T13:24:00.002+08:002009-12-15T13:25:01.681+08:00

Should I return to blogging? I wonder if I still have the writing passion and skill to make coherent sentences, especially after the Facebook phenomenon of updating status messages.

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Test

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Day 1:Arrive at airportGet rental carCheck in to hotelUnderwater WorldSearching for summer palace (tak jumpa)Lunch at The LoafOriental VillageCable carPerdana GalleryBack to hotelSearching for dinner place at datai, got lostDinner at Thailand RestaurantEnd of Day 1Day 2:Island hoppingBack to hotelSkip lunchAtma batik galleryPisang handicraftAfternoon tea at The LoafBook Village but it's so run

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We frequently have lunch at Commons cafe. They serve a large variety of food that tastes pretty decent. Sure, sometimes it takes quite a while for the food to arrive but usually it wouldn't take any longer than 20mins.But today's experience was terrible. Firstly, the place was exceptionally crowded. Then they screwed up our orders. And when some orders took too long to arrive (more than 45mins)

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Another bunch of uninformed and miseducated residents complaining about "mushrooming" telco towers, for the fear of health problems caused by "radiation".Dey.... you watch TV is also radiationYou listen to radio is also radiationYou use CD player also got radiationYou use your wireless LAN is also radiationYou scared of big big antenna located some 100m away from you, but you not scared of the

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The past few days have been extremely tiring... what not with the non stop work, the traveling to-fro Penang, and the back to back recording sessions in the studio.My body's sore and weak, and my withered face pale with defeat...What can perk me up?A nice bowl of tom yam noodles :P:P

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Yesterday the bugs kept pestering me to explain the various types of wireless broadband options currently available in Malaysia. Well, I hope the embedded slideshare will be sufficient :)What is Broadband?View more presentations from nskhoo.

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Najib is officially the country's 6th Prime Minister. Congratulations to him.Abdullah Badawi is now a holder of the highest honour in Malaysia - Tun. Congratulations to him.Jeanne Abdullah is also now a holder of Tun.Quiz: which of the above is the odd one out?

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Refer to this article.Seriously... territory?! What has become of our nation?

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Keng Joon is now in USA living his American Adventure.Here's a typical photo of KJ and his weird antics. Cheers to you! Have a blast in Hollywood!

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Refer to this news article.Seriously, the entire world is in a massive financial crisis. Jobs are being lost, recession is imminent, entire countries go bankrupt. And yet here you are storming the Government House aiming to oust your incumbent prime minister?Are you going to cost your country millions of tourist baht? Are you going to cause your international airport to shut down thereby

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Refer to this thread.Apparently a bunch of residents are complaining that their Maxis coverage is going from bad to worst.Well, the interesting thing is that they are complaining from an area where Maxis had previously built a radio tower there to improve the coverage. Unfortunately, due to "health scares" and residents complaints regarding their own safety, the local council ordered the telco to

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Stumbled upon this comic strip:Seriously though... what reputation do you have out there in the job market, or even in any other field?

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Refer to this news article.I only have one question regarding this quote:“Having handphones in classrooms are disruptive because pupils are found to be more intent on sending SMS rather than paying attention to the lessons,” he told reporters after chairing a meeting of the Committee on Controlling Discipli nary Problems in Schools yesterday.Question: Did the deputy minister conduct any

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Enigma's 7th Adventure: Seven Lives Many Faces :D

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OMG how could I have missed this? Released in September 2008!OMG I have to go and get it now!!!OMG OMG OMG!!!

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The proposed toll hike has been postponed indefinitely (meaning, after the 3 by elections and a certain political party's general assembly)... while the highway users do not have to fork out extra money for traveling on expressways, our taxpayer monies go to compensating the highway concessionaires for "lost profit"... sheesh... with this type of terms in the contract, profits are guaranteed for

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Toll rates in Malaysia are scheduled for increase, and will take effect on 1st March. PLUS Highway tolls have been increased by 5%, which means that my KUL-PEN-KUL trips just got more expensive.Subang-->JelapangOld Rate: RM26.50New Rate: RM27.80Jelapang-->JuruOld Rate: RM16.80New Rate: RM17.60Penang BridgeCurrent Rate: RM7.00Total CostOld Rate: (RM26.50 * 2) + (RM16.80 * 2) + RM7.00 = RM93.60New

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I know about zubedy because CJ once worked with them, and I think that this company is really unique in their posturing and Malaysian way of life.In today's The Star, zubedy put out a full page advertisement. However, the message it carries is so much more than self promotion and marketing. You can read the message here. The message is plain and simple: "Please stop the power chase, call for a

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The portions at McDonald's have been shrinking consistently recently. A Filet O Fish doesn't look like much nowadays. The Chicken McDeluxe also has shrunk to the size of a normal McChicken. The menu prices have also gone up. The only consolation? They make their burgers fresh, so at least the food is piping hot! Especially good with the melted cheese. But having said that, eating at McDonald's is

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Some internet reviews of this cafe seemed to suggest good food and great ambiance. Well, my recent visit there proved that both of these attributes do not exist.Let's start with the ambiance. The entire outside area is so crowded and full of smoking people. The inside was cramped and there were actually flies buzzing around! Jeez...Moving on to the food. The menu was very limited and super

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Referring to this letter from a concerned animal rights activist, the writer is protesting the visit of celebrity chef Bobby Chinn, presumably because the latter often uses foie gras (goose liver) in his cuisine. According to the writer, foie gras is made by force feeding geese to the extent of great suffering and even bleeding and death.While I do not have the authority to comment on this, a

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I played chef on 14th February... spent a morning in Mydin shopping for my ingredients: nicely sized lamb chops, tomatoes and tomato puree, bell pepper, carrots and oranges, bananas, baguettes, spaghetti, chicken ham...My menu:StarterCarrot and Orange Soup served with Garlic ToastEntreeMoorish Lamb Chops served with Spaghetti AmatricianaDessertBrazilian Coffee BananasSurprisingly, my meal turned

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Refer to this news report.Who the heck do these organizations represent? Quickly Googling:http://www.pkdk.org.my --> Error 405http://bbpm.org.my --> OK, at least it works...But... who are they really?Just look at BBPM's charter... it's scary to see what's written on it!

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3 house warming parties over the past weekend. 3 separate groups of friends and family. 3 outstanding meals and game sessions. Yes, my house has been very adequately warmed!Cheers to everyone who was part of it.Now, time to get a massage...

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Perak is gone... it's official... the Sultan of Perak has called the PR MB to resign!This marks a return to tyranny for Perakians...

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The writer of this letter echoes what I have been thinking while driving the Subang Jaya-Penang route along the North-South Expressway: Why doesn't anyone use the left-most lane for cruising?!I have noticed it many times. The middle and right lanes are always occupied by cruising vehicles (i.e. they are not overtaking anyone at that time). Some even cruise below the legal speed limit, so if I

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If you are looking for professional make up services by a friendly and skilled make up artist, look no further than Elaine Lee. She has services for:Dinner make-up and hairdoBridal make-up and hairdo(morning and night)PhotographyPersonal Make-up ClassesOn top of that, Elaine is also a Certified Image Consultant from SWET Advancement Centre. Hence, she is also able to offer the following services:

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Something tells me the writer of this article works in the telco industry :D

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I have some wood borers in my house... I have no clue what to do except to do some extermination and get rid of the infested portion. It requires some minor construction work... I hope everything can be settled quickly!

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How difficult can it be to apply for Streamyx? Very, as I am now experiencing...It all started when I went to Carrefour's Streamyx agent to apply for the Streamyx Combo package. All fine and dandy then. I didn't need to pay for anything, just needed to fill in the form and wait. That was in 2008. One entire week later with no feedback from either the agent or TM, I decided to call TM's customer

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I like this blog posting here because it really touches on an issue that interests me: taxi drivers and their "no meter" charges...The author seems to think that it is we who shortcharge honest meter-using drivers, instead of those unscrupulous no-meter-drivers who overcharge us.But I believe the crux of the matter lies in the system, which encourages ali-baba rent seeking middlemen with

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it's certainly difficult getting back to work after the long breaks in December and the excitement of moving and unpacking... and less than 3 weeks from now we will be celebrating CNY :Dyou tell me lah, how to work like this?

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Yes, the new year has come. 2008 passed by relatively quickly, and 2009 has emerged anew. It's time to seek new opportunities and new options in life.Here's to a productive new year!

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The writer of this letter has very valid grouses against Air Asia, particularly in terms of staff attitude and flight delay handling. In fact, I believe Air Asia should properly retrain their ground staff in basic customer service, courtesy and interpersonal communication. As for their cabin crew, I have no complains.However, the writer then links the shortcomings of the LCCT to Air Asia, where I

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I can see now why Mamma Mia! is such a bestselling show. The music is infectious. The costumes are meticulous. The lighting and sound productions are world class. The singing is amazing. The dancing - spectacular. In short, all ingredients to a perfect brew of West End glamour.In terms of singing performance, the live musical outperforms the movie version. But in terms of scenery and editing, of

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...didn't realize that moving is such a tiring experience... and this was with full force help from my family... imagine if it were only myself!The process started actually on Monday. We did some house cleaning and cleansing, and put up all the curtains. Meanwhile I went to get the Buddha rupa from Sukhi Hotu, and brought it to Maha Vihara for blessing ceremony. After lunch, Uncle Yap came over

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Wow... Malaysians are really getting creative with their violent acts. I thought that this type of crime only happens in the movies. Looks like I was wrong!

Nee Sernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01743573636705427777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791956.post-79541993358349932772008-12-18T17:38:00.003+08:002008-12-18T17:40:20.459+08:00

I suddenly had this craving to make a road trip up to Ipoh to savour all the famous Ipoh foods... hmm, maybe I'll do that on my next trip up north to Penang...Oh crap, talking about Penang made me salivate, thinking about all the glorious Penang foods...*DROOOOLLL*

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Dearest... happy 2nd wedding anniversary :)

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Pizza Uno, formerly known as Pizza Italia, recently moved to a spanking new 3-storey unit in USJ Taipan. Along with the move a significant price increase accompanies...Anyway, we had an enjoyable, surprisingly not super filling dinner there. We started with Gambas con Ajo (shrimp in garlic) and cream of mushroom soup. The gambas was super fresh and springy, and the delicious drenching of olive

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This year, it really sucks because:1) The value meal no longer bundled with Orange McFizz!2) The burger size has shrunk!3) The patty is too small!4) The fresh onions don't come in slices; rather they are minced up :P5) The price has increased!6) It's not as spicy as I remember before!

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We were attracted by the 40% discount promotion with Citibank credit cards for the buffet dinner, that's why we decided to try it out.Upon arrival, service was prompt because we were practically the only customers in the place. The initial spread of sashimi, sushi and fresh seafood was quite tantilizing. But moving further to the hot food proved to be disappointing - limited selections and no

Nee Sernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01743573636705427777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791956.post-43246175075952915262008-12-10T23:32:00.001+08:002008-12-10T23:35:11.368+08:00

I've seen several blogs writing about those cupcakes which are all the rage nowadays. All of them mention that they taste really good. I bought half a dozen today just to try. Indeed, they look very nice and colourful. But they taste really too sweet and after a few bites, it feels very "jelak".Cupcakes are not so tasty after all...

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It's always a happy and exciting occassion when close friends decide to tie the knot. What more when both the bride and groom are close friends. It was a fun day and memorable night. Thanks for inviting us to share in your joyous moments. Congratulations Sie Sing & Lily!The lovely couple...The amazing friends...This post is dedicated to the most sober drunk among all of us!

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Don't belif me? See la...

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The software tool which we use suddenly had a license error after a hard PC restart, and now we can't do anything... that really sucks!

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Summary of works completed:- Tiling- Lighting- Grills and gates- Upstairs flooring- Windows- BathroomsWorks yet to be completed:- Kitchen- Painting- CurtainsStuff yet to be done:- Furnitures

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I want to write a song about meditation!

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The Panca Khanda are:Rupa - MatterVedana - FeelingSanna - PerceptionSankhara - Mental FormationsVinnana - ConsciousnessAnd these 5 constitute all conditioned things, and thus are Dukkha. Our ignorance, avijja, blocks us from knowing the true nature of existence, hence we are sent through the unbreaking chain that is paticca samuppada. However, if we can eradicate our avijja through developing

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Click the links to access the articles.Proof 1Proof 2

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Avijja - IgnoranceSankhara - Karmic FormationsVinnana - ConsciousnessNama Rupa - Mind and FormAyatana - Sense DoorsPhassa - FeelingTanha - CravingUpadana - ClingingBhava - BecomingJati - BirthMarana - Death

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Seriously, who would've thought that lighting an entire house will cost thousands?!

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This announcement has interesting implications. For starters, the party name PAS (Islamic Party of Malaysia) will be a misnomer, as it will also have a non-muslim wing. What other possible implications will be at hand?

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That's according to the Perak State Government.My opinion? I think the normal Perdanas are not expensive to maintain. Rather, it's the Perdana Executive version (essentially a "kereta potong" version of the original Perdana), the elongated version that is chopped up to modify the length of the car.If properly serviced (and driven), the cars should not be so expensive to maintain, otherwise Proton

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I finally watched US President-Elect Barack Obama's victory speech on the night of the US general elections. I must say that he is a very inspiring figure, and the speech itself was truly mesmerizing and it sent chills up my spine. He's a great orator, and a symbol of change to Americans and to the world.I wonder if the day will come for us in this part of the world?

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The signs are showing. Governments all over the world are pumping money to revitalize the economy. Banks are lowering interest rates and increasing credit limits. Compulsory pension fund contributions are being reduced to encourage consumer spending. Hypermarkets are running 24/7 fire sales. And yet the populace are not buying it, preferring to safekeep cash in these troubled times.

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Happy wishes of birthday celebration to my "good friend" ELSF who celebrates her 28th (really?!) birthday today. Here's a song for you :)

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Heartiest congratulations to the people of the USA.Indeed, it's Change We Can Believe In :)

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The title says it all...

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Aaron Gill from MMU is now an entrepeneur!

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What is recession?When economy is suddenly affected by drastic changes (e.g. collapse of the US stock market), people are more reluctant to spend money. Hence, businesses have to reduce prices to encourage more consumer spending. But in order to keep prices low, they have to retrench staff or reduce employee salaries. Thus people have less money to spend. The cycle continues.And here our minister

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Today while driving to office, I saw a car sticker that says this:UiTM: Hak Melayu & Bumiputra

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Read this article, and then decide for yourself regarding these key phrases and what organization should they refer to...- consistently broken laws, and their illegal demonstrations turned violent and incited racial hatred- causing a commotion at the open house- disseminated messages that could cause racial and religious tension. They created fear among the people. They even threatened people’s

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I suggest that you read this letter, then think about the following points:The real problem is that the people who install this equipment have the nasty habit of hooking up a much larger antenna to extract a greater range. This is really danger-ous.How is it dangerous? Greater range is dangerous? Give some studies please!The second situation is to do with the characteristics of microwave antennas

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Bye bye...

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Today while pumping petrol @ Shell station in SS17, the petrol pump actually overflowed, i.e. the safety mechanism failed to kick in. I almost got drenched in petrol. Luckily I was not standing nearby!

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Scenario: you have been a partner in a coalition of parties that make up the ruling government of the day. Due to unfavourable circumstances, your party had a fallout with the majority party, and are mulling pulling out of the coalition.And here's what your senior party members call you: Parti Perosak!

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Seriously... these few days the quality of my blog postings has deteriorated to a level where even I am ashamed to read my own blog!Am I really that terrible nowadays? I don't have the inspiration to write anything meaningful. Not to mention the current crackdown on bloggers who even hint on anything remotely related to the political scene in Malaysia.And added with the many things occupying my

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I can't wait for my holiday :)It'll be in a place of tranquility...Where I can just sit around and do nothing and pamper myself...

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Do we really need LRT in Subang Jaya? What's wrong with a good and reliable buses and taxis? This is starting to look more and more like a money milking machine, rather than a proper public transportation system...Saya bantah kaw kaw!!

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........tak jadi lah.............

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Why is my headline today about an African country thousands of kilometers away from my homeland?Well, it's not hard to draw parallels. I don't think I need to elaborate any further. Just look at how the international community is looking at my country today.It sucks...

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What happens when you have to deal with incompetence? Not just incompetent people, but incompetent organizations, incompetent processes - just pure incompetence everywhere you go?image used without permissionFrustration sets in, knowing that you can't do much about it. Sure you can intervene for a temporary solution. But once you get out, the situation returns to status quo. No improvement takes

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Terrible weather here...

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When building a modern kitchen, it's common to ask ourselves what we want to install for our cooking area. Typically, nowadays we want a combination of cooker hood, gas hob and built in oven. The problem is, I have zero knowledge on these things! So how to choose the correct product?

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Out of an annual budget of RM200 billion, almost 75% is purely operational. What this means is that we only have RM50 billion to pump into development, foreign investment, and social welfare. A cursory glance at the trend graph below shows that in just 10 years, operational expenditure has increased by 300%, indicating the critical degree of inefficiency and bloat in the government today.We need

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I need a break...

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Absolutely adorable! You don't believe that robots can fall in love? Have a go with this amazing movie from Pixar. Yet another success to a string of successes in their belt! :)

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Spotted this billboard while driving along the Federal Highway... I wonder what it is?

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Update 29-Aug-08 1.08pm:Hannah has responded. You go, girl!Original:For someone who isn't even elected by the people of this nation, this guy just wants to be petty about seating arrangements and even merajuk and wanted to walk out of the meeting...

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I'm bracing for it...

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Today I was stuck in heavy traffic for 3 hours, because of the dress rehearsals for our Merdeka Day parade...Crap...

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This is a historic day, indeed...

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Well, the Beijing 2008 Olympics have finally come to a close, with a very meager closing ceremony (in comparison to the outstanding and excellent opening ceremony held 16 days earlier).Nothing much of note, except the unexpected appearance of someone who looks very similar to... well, I'll let the pictures do the talking. You tell me who that looks like!

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Yes. Time flies. Am having a split headache right now. Not sure why. Maybe it's all that pineapple juice. Maybe it's the crappy 2 cup noodles I had for "lunch". Maybe it's the lack of sleep yesterday.Whatever it is, traveling in this country is not so easy.

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Am on a quick business trip here for the entire week. Might not have time to do any updates (not that I've been updating frequently anyway :P)First impressions: quite third world, but the hotel prices are super expensive...

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OMG. Diana Krall is coming to KL!I really love her amazing vocals, piano skills, and coupled with an excellent song selection. Diana Krall is one heck of a Jazz artiste. And now she's coming to KL for a performance.The only problem? Tickets start at RM288! OMG, what a killer!

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How many years has it been since you last met all your friends from INCOVAR?Wouldn't it be nice to gather again and relive those special memories?Make time for those who matter...Come to the INCOVAR Dinner & Dance, happening this 6th September 2008 at Holiday Villa Subang Jaya. For tickets, contact MJ (012-3517615).

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I am drowning, but I don't call out for helpI am drowning, but no one offers their hand, but rather only their mouthsI am drowning, but I have no handsI am drowning, but nobody caresI am drowning, but so what?

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I'm drowning...

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We spend 99% of our time complaining about the 1% dissatisfaction we face in life, and we spend only 1% of our time feeling thankful for the 99% satisfaction we have.We spend 99% of our energy pinpointing the 1% faults of others, and only 1% of our time to recognize and reward the 99% good achievements.We spend 99% of our money on the 1% luxury items that we don't need, and only 1% of our money

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!!!!!!!!!!

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Why I still have not got my keys? :(

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This is Fooch.This is MEtz Team.They are studying very seriously.They also got some acting and camera work tips.Good session, everyone!

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One word - forgettableTwo words - don't botherThree words - watch something elseFour words - don't waste your timeFive words - watch The Dark Knight instead

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Flying to Bangkok again next week... for a short trip...

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