malaysiakini.tv - View This

Go to this site and watch some interesting and insightful interviews with some of the interesting personalities, well...not all of them are politicians which is TOTALLY refreshing. However, still quite a few of the politicians were deluded to the fact that the mere instance they opened their mouth, it will get the audience/listeners laugh out loud or being insulted of their intelligence.

http://int.malaysiakini.tv/

I recommend Azmi Sharom and Tricia Yeoh.

KK City Tourism Treasure Hunt (Part 2)

I woke up at 530am in the morning and as a routine, went to washroom. Then, I got a message on my mobile and it's from Leslie, one of our team mate.
"very very bad stomachache since last night. Wanna go hospital. You pls continue without me."
What????? 4 brains left 3. How??? Anyway, I know it's really serious because a hunt freak like him won't make this kind of things up. So, half-heartedly I sent him a msg asking him to take care.
When we reached Nexus Karambunai, everybody asking where's Leslie? Whatever!!! We gotta call him afterwards. Hope he's in a condition good enough to join us later.

The hunt as usual started with some exercise/aerobic. But wait........... it started with the song "Colour of the Wind" by Vanessa Williams from Pocahontas!!!! I have nothing against the song but as an exercise tune???? Maybe it's just some warm-up cox it later changed to some heart-pounding beat. Ya......

It's the usual hunt affair but with more activities and games to spice up the challenges and hopefully attract some newbies. The questions and hunt report can be viewed in Corny's blog here. For us, this hunt is an achievement because we got the treasures right and confident with the answers. Unlike previous time, we are quite sure this time and it's a good thing. We know the weakness in treasure always kill us in the hunt. Usual affair ending in Karambunai and thankfully, the activities this time is better than last year's, in my personal opinion.

Shown above is the newspaper bits that left at the back of my shorts which I found while eating and waiting for the result. Well... it's a part of the cawat that I made to pose in one of the challenge. Errrmmm....the pic taken was not posted as it's obscene and not suitable for public use.

The wait is definitely agonizing. I mean it's torturing. The result was delayed due to some technical glitch of the laptop used and it made the wait even more torturing. Luckily with Leslie's chanting "makan, makan, makan......" we get to eat while the glitches were being rectified. Leslie's chant was not play-play one cox when someone in our table mentioned the light is quite dim, the lightness was increased after he proceed to chant, "lampu, lampu, lampu.....".

I save you the trouble of listening to me ranting about the agonizing wait but the wait turned out to be worthwhile as we got 3rd place!!!!!! RM2000 cash prize c/w other voucher and prizes totalling to RM7190. This is not the first time we hit the podium but it's definitely the biggest in terms of prize money.

1st and 2nd place winners are Grandmasters from KL.

Arrrggghhhhhh..... so near yet so far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No air ticket for 3rd place!!!!!!!!!!

The ticket to Macau and Jogja literally flied away!!!!!!!!!!!!!

speaking of the tickets prize, I seriously think that it should be via KK instead of KL. this sentiment was shared by some other participants. or maybe DBKK thinks that the ticket will not be won by local participants??????

(the previous tickets before the changes were via KK to Seoul, Guangzhou and Manila respectively)

Here's Tilda for Li Siew Yung

Tilda Swinton is not your typical sweet-elegant actress. Dedicate this post to Li Siew Yung (you know who you are) who said "Maybe the judges were so scared of her that they give her the Best Supporting Actress" in the recent Oscar.

She was lambasted for wearing that.

Her scary look.

Pairing her with Ewan MacGregor is scary, Li Siew Yung said.

Her icy-turn in the Chronicles of Narnia as Ice Queen.

Having said that she's quite funny.

1. The other day, I was going through the airport security and I was searched by a male security guard. I'm very often referred to as "Sir" in elevators and such. I think it has to do with being this tall and not wearing much lipstick. I think people just can't imagine I'd be a woman if I look like this. she's funny.

2. There is something insane about a lack of doubt. Doubt, to me anyway, is what makes you human, and without doubt even the righteous lose their grip not only on reality but also on their humanity. she's brilliant.

3. True, there is all sorts of religious extremism all over the place, but the reason for this partly has to do with the fascist attitudes and language of absolutism coming from Washington. It's challenging for people outside of America that Bush was re-elected. It means we're all going to have to work a lot harder to understand what so many more Americans than we thought really want. It's an identity shift in our minds about America and maybe for many Americans as well she's an icon for anti-Bush

4. George Clooney, you know, the seriousness and the dedication to your art, seeing you climb into that rubber batsuit from `Batman & Robin' — the one with the nipples, every morning under your costume, on the set, off the set, hanging upside-down at lunch — you rock man again, she's funny

Well, I dun have any comment on her clothes on the Oscar night but couldn't imagine if she's suddenly polished and elegantly-produced. It's just like Bjork will not be the Bjork we know if she disssed the famous swan-dress right???

Way to go Tilda !!!!

Oreo Sundae

Hmm.... I know, it's just normal ice-cream. Not the fancy gelato or some foreign language term of it. But that's not important. What it made you remember is more important.

ENJOY THE OREO SUNDAE

I'm not telling what brand as I was not paid any commission for doing so haha... but bet you guys know which one it is.

Say What?

Reminded. Thought Of. Missed.

FREE YOUR MIND

(the wrist band is in the goodie-bag for the Treasure Hunt)

那些日子 - Those Days

A big plus point of watching singing reality show is that sometimes you get to hear some hidden-unfound songs previously tucked in the "other" CDs or sneaked in between the song list being ignored in light of the other "karaoke" worthy tunes. And the participant above is one of those who's good in song selection, good not only good song selected but he can carry them!!!

To listen to the original rendition by 陶晶莹, click here . If you have time, search for her another tune in the same album, 鸟语花香 called 年纪大了一点. A very jazzy tune and she nailed it. Enjoy!!!

KK City Tourism Treasure Hunt

Yup, the hunt is on! After so much anticipations!!!

Getting the cafeine kick as early as 7am on a Sunday morning!!!!

Me and Teo

Me and Frederick. Where's Leslie? He had a stomachache and only joined us later part of the hunt. We were so worried having one brain less, and that's an important brain to lose actually.

Getting inside the car ready for the flag-off.

DBKK 2nd Man flagging off. (Correct me if I'm wrong)

more to come.... pics above courtesy of my team mate, Teo.

just some sneak preview......

Let's Go Sha-La-La

Got this from Zewt in London from his blog As Zewt As It Gets

80th Academy Awards

My picks:

No Country for Old Men (correct)
Julian Schnable (the Coen brothers got it for No Country for Old Men)
Daniel Day-Lewis (yes - The Best Actor)
Julie Christie (oh....it's Marion Cotillard for La Vie En Rose)
Javier Bardem (yes - The Best Supporting Actor)
Cate Blanchett (Tilda edged the faves)
Juno (Original) (yes - who dun like 2nd chance stories? waitress and exotic dancer? complete)
Atonement (Adapted) (Coen for No Country for Old Men)

Some of my favourite quotes : UPDATED
4. "Democrats have an historic race going. Hillary Clinton vs. Barack Obama. Normally when you see a black man or woman president, an asteroid is about to hit the Statue of Liberty." - Jon Stewart, host

5. "There is a great variety in the nominated films this year. Even 'Norbit,' got a nomination, which I think is great. Too often the Academy ignores movies that aren't good." - Jon Stewart, host

6. "Tonight we look beyond the dark days and focus on happier fare. This year's slate of Oscar-nominated psychopathic killer movies. Does this town need a hug? What happened? 'No Country For Old Men,' 'Sweeney Todd,' 'There Will Be Blood.' All I can say is thank God for teen pregnancy." - Jon Stewart, host

1. "George Clooney, you know, the seriousness and the dedication to your art, seeing you climb into that rubber batsuit from `Batman & Robin' — the one with the nipples, every morning under your costume, on the set, off the set, hanging upside-down at lunch — you rock man." — Tilda Swinton, thanking "Michael Clayton" co-star George Clooney after winning best supporting actress trophy.

2. "The fight is over. So tonight, welcome to the makeup sex." — Jon Stewart, on the post-strike Oscars.

3. Something on feel-good movie which Hilary Clinton loves - "Julie Christie was absolutely amazing in 'Away From Her.' Brilliant movie. It was a moving story of a woman who forgets her own husband. Hillary Clinton called it the 'feel good movie of the year.' " - Jon Stewart, host

You Do The Math

Recent brohuhaa about the election in Sabah especially the LDP.

Before Election :
VK Liew : A lawyer who took over as LDP President from Tan Sri Chong Kah Keat. Non-MP, non-assemblyman
YB Liew Yun Fah : Merotai state assemblyman and state Youth and Sports Minister.
Fong Vun Fui : LDP Central Youth Deputy Chief, based in Sandakan, always visible in local papers in municipal issues such as drainage, road and passport and IC application issues

What's at Stake? PARLIAMENT (SANDAKAN) & STATE (MEROTAI)

After Nomination :
VK Liew : Running as LDP sole allocated Parliament seat (Sandakan)
YB Liew Yun Fah : Dropped from the list, both Parliament and state
Fong Yun Fui : Stands as independent candidate

My Take?
LDP has ONLY ONE Full Minister allocation in Sabah BN government. Being the minister will strengthen one's grip on power as the state level support is vital for parties with the capacity like LDP. To add more salt, the consolation as parties with the capacity of LDP has limited influence in Parliament.

Hints?
Look at Koh Tsu Koon in Penang. He moved to Federal for the minister post but have to make sure his state (Penang) in good hands, i.e. his man.

Is it greed or survival strategy? YOU DO THE MATHS!!!

WISE VOTING, SABAHAN!!!!

Bloopers II - 东姑 or 冬菇 ? Tunku or Mushroom

东姑 or 冬菇 ? The former is actually the Chinese translation of Tunku while the latter is translated as mushroom. Initially when I saw the Chinese writing, I was telling myself hmm... maybe some word play / gimmick (you know.... like some folks in Serdang are used to 叶子媚大包 etc...) but it turned out to be mushroom. So, it's supposed to be 冬菇. Hope the owner of 美心 in City Mall, KK take note of this. And wish your shop 生意兴隆

2008 KK CIty Tourism Treasure Hunt Feb 24 2008

Yes, the hunt is ON!!!!!!!!!

The only grouses I have is that the top prize now is WITHOUT the air travel ticket!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How can this happen?????????????????

Malaysia MATTA Fair 2008

Yearning for a holiday.... You wanna go somewhere with me?

Uncle Bernard is BRILLIANT !!!!!!!!!!!!

Look at Uncle Bernard's latest post on the two ex-MBs who were not nominated and the reason why.... here

Play Cooking in CNY

Didn't manage to take photo during the reunion dinner. Above was the 7th day "Human Day" where I had a steam-boat instead of the typical "lou-sang".

My so-called spaghetti cooked for lunch on one particular day.

This one is dinner...dun worry, not the same day. It's actually alfredo hahaha....

Hmmm...... notice the bacon there? YUMMY!!!!

The aftermath.....

What's this? So tired until I fell down to the floor and tat's the curtain for my main door.

The Circus is in the Town

Well.... the flip-flop PM decided that he has to have some stupid idiot MP on his side; maybe he will need them to spice up the things in the August House and grab the media attention when he himself made some silly statement or remarks or some scandalous revealations came up and diverting the attention.

Hence the "bocor" MP is retained in his constituency. The circus is not complete without its main clown. Oh, what the heck, even describing him as a clown is an insult to the decent people who make a living acting as a clown in circus.

Ohm-No? NO - TAK NAK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chap Goh Meh

The CNY celebration is over. However, my prayer goes to other things that continue.

It is not a long period of time but I would like to be more years, months, days, hours, mins and seconds to come.

Close-One-Eye is OUT!!!! OK, hope more to come

Close-One-Eye MP had been dropped and it's a relieve that Ohm-NO still has some clear mind making this decision. With that, I officially announce the inductee of my Hall of Shame MP to be thrown deep inside the fridge and never to make any come-back of any sort unlike the ex-MBs who said he can't read English when bringing in illegal amount of cash in to Australia and another one who has a court battle of sexual tyrants.

Now, I'm anxious about Sabah's line-up cox my fave Hall of Shame MP's seat is in the hang. Hope he will be dropped as well, like his gd fren Close-One-Eye here.

Good News from Uncle Bernard

Looks like most of my inductees for the Hall of Shame for Politicians were rightfully and deservingly honored with the end of their political career.

Please visit Uncle Bernard's blog.

Consititution (Perlembagaan) - How Many Times It Was Amended

During some "blow-water" (in Cantonese) session with some of my friends, someone mentioned about the number of times the vital document of our nation had been amended by those "so-called" public-elected "servants" in the Parliament but no one have any exact figures.



Saw this statement in Haris's People's Parliament blog and was surprised, shell-shocked indeed.



* The Malaysian Constitution has been amended some 690 times (50 years of nationhood). The USA has been in existence for more than 200 years and their constitution was only amended 27 times.

for example, just few months ago, the Constitution is amended for matters as trivial as extending the term of office of the Elections Commission officers.



Just wonder if someone had a list of all the amendments done all these years????



That's why it's important the the August house is NOT being dominated with a group of MPs without any right/guts to speak their mind but to blindly follow the "collective consensus" dictated by the biggest stakeholder Ohm-no.

SO, PLEASE VOTE WISELY