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Monday, January 8, 2007
It's the little, little things that count
It's the little things that count. Do you agree? Came across this nice article on the little things or gestures that Malaysians can do or make to positively impact tourism, this year being Visit Malaysia Year 2007.
The article:
It’s the little, little things that count
VALLEY VIEW
By EDMAN MORAIS
NOT too long ago, a friend who had returned to the United States after his first visit to Malaysia sent me the customary postcard, which I thought would state his awe at being so close to the towering Petronas Twin Towers or even of the sandy beaches he had gone to.
I expected him to perhaps even gush about the cultural shows I had him attend or talk about the moments spent at the Muzium Negara. Well, he didn’t even mention about how much he had enjoyed the fresh seafood near the Klang harbour.
Instead...More..The Star
The article:
It’s the little, little things that count
VALLEY VIEW
By EDMAN MORAIS
NOT too long ago, a friend who had returned to the United States after his first visit to Malaysia sent me the customary postcard, which I thought would state his awe at being so close to the towering Petronas Twin Towers or even of the sandy beaches he had gone to.
I expected him to perhaps even gush about the cultural shows I had him attend or talk about the moments spent at the Muzium Negara. Well, he didn’t even mention about how much he had enjoyed the fresh seafood near the Klang harbour.
Instead...More..The Star
Lunch with God
Hi! Hope you had a great weekend. I wanted to go for that "Eye on Malaysia" Ferris wheel ride but the weather being overcast, I thought against it. Besides, it being the latest attraction in town, I expect the queue would be long. Perhaps another time. Anyway, let's start the week with a good story. Hope you'll enjoy it.
Lunch with GOD
A little boy wanted to meet God.
He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with
Twinkies and a six-pack of root beer and he started his journey.
When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old woman. She was sitting in the park just staring at some pigeons.
The boy sat down next to her and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the old lady looked hungry, so he offered her a Twinkie.
She gratefully accepted it and smiled at him. Her smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered her a root beer. Again, she smiled at him. The boy was delighted!
They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word. As it grew dark, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave, but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old woman, and gave her a hug.
She gave him her biggest smile ever.
When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was
surprised by the look of joy on his face.
She asked him, "What did you do today that made you look so happy?" He replied, "I had lunch with God." But before his mother could respond, he added, "You know what? She's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!"
Meanwhile, the old woman, also radiant with joy, returned to her home. Her son was stunned by the look of peace on her face and asked, "Mother, what did you do today that made you so happy?" She replied, "I ate Twinkies in the park with God." However, before her son responded,
she added, "You know, he's much younger than I expected." Too often we underestimate the power of a touch,! ! a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. Remember,
We don't know how God will look like. People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
Source unknown
Lunch with GOD
A little boy wanted to meet God.
He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with
Twinkies and a six-pack of root beer and he started his journey.
When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old woman. She was sitting in the park just staring at some pigeons.
The boy sat down next to her and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the old lady looked hungry, so he offered her a Twinkie.
She gratefully accepted it and smiled at him. Her smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered her a root beer. Again, she smiled at him. The boy was delighted!
They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word. As it grew dark, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave, but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old woman, and gave her a hug.
She gave him her biggest smile ever.
When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was
surprised by the look of joy on his face.
She asked him, "What did you do today that made you look so happy?" He replied, "I had lunch with God." But before his mother could respond, he added, "You know what? She's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!"
Meanwhile, the old woman, also radiant with joy, returned to her home. Her son was stunned by the look of peace on her face and asked, "Mother, what did you do today that made you so happy?" She replied, "I ate Twinkies in the park with God." However, before her son responded,
she added, "You know, he's much younger than I expected." Too often we underestimate the power of a touch,! ! a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. Remember,
We don't know how God will look like. People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
Source unknown
Sunday, January 7, 2007
Visit Malaysia 2007 Launch
The Visit Malaysia 2007 was launched in pomp and splendour at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa here last night. Even the rain did not dampen the spirit of the thousands, both local and foreign, who gathered as early as noon to witness the celebration. Colourful fireworks illuminated the sky throughout the celebration.
The Eye on Malaysia ferris wheel at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa will be open to the public until Dec 31, that is, end of this year.
Set up in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2007, anyone taking a ride in its 42 gondolas will be able to view major landmarks such as the Petronas Twin Towers and Menara Kuala Lumpur during the 12-minute ride. On a clear day, it was reported that Genting Highlands can also be seen.
The first week of Visit Malaysia 2007 has seen some 390,000 tourists, mostly from Asian countries, visiting Malaysia.
Source: The Star
The Eye on Malaysia ferris wheel at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa will be open to the public until Dec 31, that is, end of this year.
Set up in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2007, anyone taking a ride in its 42 gondolas will be able to view major landmarks such as the Petronas Twin Towers and Menara Kuala Lumpur during the 12-minute ride. On a clear day, it was reported that Genting Highlands can also be seen.
The first week of Visit Malaysia 2007 has seen some 390,000 tourists, mostly from Asian countries, visiting Malaysia.
Source: The Star
Weight Control
Many people I know are constantly talking about losing weight or seriously watching their weight. Indeed there are more obese people these days than say ten years back. Even a lot of children are grossly overweight. Could it be blamed on more fast-food joints or indiscipline? More people eat out these days and over-indulgence of fatty foods could also contribute to weight-gain. Lack of regular exercise is also a major contributory factor.
Some of my friends have signed up with a gym. In the beginning, there was much enthusiasm and they used to work out per the scheduled number of days as prescribed by their trainers. But over time, their trips to the gym were reduced and slowly trickled to a halt.
Another group of friends do not work out in a gym but concentrate on their diet, mostly refraining from high carbohydrates and eating smaller portions. The success rate of this group is more promising and their weight has been maintained. But I think exercise goes hand-in-hand with dieting.
I believe personal training can yield success with proper knowhow and relevant information. It is important to know the right kind of training and how to protect oneself from injuries during physical training. Proper nutrition is also important to ensure one stays healthy in the process of weight control.
Some of my friends have signed up with a gym. In the beginning, there was much enthusiasm and they used to work out per the scheduled number of days as prescribed by their trainers. But over time, their trips to the gym were reduced and slowly trickled to a halt.
Another group of friends do not work out in a gym but concentrate on their diet, mostly refraining from high carbohydrates and eating smaller portions. The success rate of this group is more promising and their weight has been maintained. But I think exercise goes hand-in-hand with dieting.
I believe personal training can yield success with proper knowhow and relevant information. It is important to know the right kind of training and how to protect oneself from injuries during physical training. Proper nutrition is also important to ensure one stays healthy in the process of weight control.
How to Look Fab in Your Passport Pictures
I don't know about yours but all my pictures in official documents look less than desirable to say the least. The other day while going through an old issue of Women's Weekly, I found this interesting article on how to look fab in your passport pictures. Let me share it with you so that you can look fab too.
1. Watch the crop
Passport photos should allow immigration inspectors to recognise you. If you're DIY-ing yourself, include a blue background, free of shadows, and include in the shot a front view of your full face, with open eyes. The top of your hair and your shoulders should be within the photo. Be warned that unlike some other countries, our immigration office is pretty strict and may reject a DIY photo, unless you do it so well, they can't tell the difference.
2. Look like a Star
Take the trouble to glam up or go to a hair salon before taking the photo. Here's a tip: A flattering angle for the face would be to just slightly tilt your chin down. Push your head out from the neck to give a better jaw-line.
3. Don't say cheese
Your face should have a natural expression. Too wide a grin actually thwarts your face. Smile gently and think happy thoughts. This usually makes your eyes sparkle and the smaile will show through.
4. Watch the shine
Photo booth flashes tend to be quite bright, so make sure your face is shine-free. Guys can use a tissue to blot, while women can try powdering their T-zone.
1. Watch the crop
Passport photos should allow immigration inspectors to recognise you. If you're DIY-ing yourself, include a blue background, free of shadows, and include in the shot a front view of your full face, with open eyes. The top of your hair and your shoulders should be within the photo. Be warned that unlike some other countries, our immigration office is pretty strict and may reject a DIY photo, unless you do it so well, they can't tell the difference.
2. Look like a Star
Take the trouble to glam up or go to a hair salon before taking the photo. Here's a tip: A flattering angle for the face would be to just slightly tilt your chin down. Push your head out from the neck to give a better jaw-line.
3. Don't say cheese
Your face should have a natural expression. Too wide a grin actually thwarts your face. Smile gently and think happy thoughts. This usually makes your eyes sparkle and the smaile will show through.
4. Watch the shine
Photo booth flashes tend to be quite bright, so make sure your face is shine-free. Guys can use a tissue to blot, while women can try powdering their T-zone.
Saturday, January 6, 2007
Josh Groban
Joshua Winslow Groban but many of us only know him as Josh Groban was born on February 27, 1981. Nominated for an American Grammy, is known for his mature and versatile lyrical baritone voice. He has released three albums plus one live concert album. His first album went from gold to double-platinum. He got his big break at the age of 17 when he was introduced by his vocal coach to Grammy-winning producer/arranger David Foster. Josh Groban was involved in many charity concerts. He has a huge following of fans called Grobanites. Are you a Grobanite yet?
X-citing deal for air travellers
Did you notice the price on the AirAsia stewardesses's t-shirts? That's the lowest price of an AirAsia X one-way ticket to the city of Manchester in Britain, Huangzhou and Tianjin. AirAsia X is the new long-haul budget airline operated by Fly Asian Xpress (FAX) that was launched yesterday. The new airline will start operations in July but passengers can book their tickets from next month.
Read story..The Star
Related story: FAX gets rights to non-MAS long haul routes
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