World's Best Cities

Take a guess, what do the ten cities listed below have in common?

1. Bangkok
2. Florence
3. Rome
4. New York
5. Istanbul
6. Cape Town
7. Siem Reap, Cambodia
8. Sydney
9. Barcelona
10.Paris

Spanning five continents, these cities make up Travel + Leisure magazine's compilation of cities with the most Visitor Value as in the most desirable destinations that visitors would want to visit. Historical landmarks, cultural hubs, and even jumping-off points to smaller locales are all contributing to a city's desirability.

The magazine took into consideration what's important for visitors: culture, food, shopping, and most importantly, cost – of both staying there and getting there. Topping the charts is Bangkok - a city infamous for its traffic, pollution and recent governmental tensions. But Thailand's steamy capital, bustling Bangkok, is also widely renowned for its unique cuisine, its cosmopolitan nightlife and its stunning Buddhist temples. Thus, the Top Ten list above and if you are looking to book your next holiday, this list is a good start. See full list at Travel + Leisure's website.

Psst..Air Asia is giving away free seats again


Source: Time.com

Sending 100 Kisses

Ahh, Wednesday today. I love Wednesdays because it means I've survived two working days and two more to go and I'm done for the week. How cool is that?!

What's not to love about today? It's Hump Day to start with, the sun is up, so is the local share market. Plus, I heard from a friend who seldom writes and being a serious person that he is, receiving a joke from him is a bonus so I thought I'd immortalize it in a post. A Disclaimer here though -- It's only a joke so no offence to anyone, yeah? Here goes..


A Punjabi lawyer working in UK wrote to his wife in India ...


Dear Sunita Darling,

I can't send you my salary this month because the global market crisis has affected my Company's performance, so I am sending 100 kisses. You are my sweetheart, please adjust.



Your loving husband,
Tuna Singh


His wife replied...



TINKU KE PAPPA,

Thanks for the 100 kisses. Below is the list of expenses I paid with the Kisses...:

1. The Milk man agreed on 2 kisses for one month's milk.
2. The electricity man, Kooldip Singh, agreed not to disconnect only after 7 kisses.
3. Your landlord Kapal Singh comes every day to take 2 or 3 kisses instead of the monthly rent.
4. Supermarket owner Jaswant Singh did not accept kisses only, so I gave him other items, I hope you understand..
5. Miscellaneous expenses 40 kisses.

Please don't worry about me, I still have a balance of 35 kisses and I hope I can survive the month using this balance...
Shall I plan the same for the next month?

Your Sweet Heart,
Kichi


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The husband immediately sent the cash the next day itself.

New KTM Komuter trains to ease congestion

From one mode of transportation, the KL monorail, to another here.. to beat the traffic congestion, taking the Komuter train is another way of getting to and from work for those who live in an area where this train service is available. Unfortunately, this train service leaves much to be desired with the breakdowns and their not keeping to the schedules. Getting to work or classes late may be a daily consequence for some.

The good news is, KTM has bought 38 new six-car train sets (SCS) and the first set of SCS is scheduled to arrive at Port Klang on Sept 25. Another five more sets will be delivered between November and December, while the remaining 32 are scheduled to be delivered in stages from January to June 2012.

Below is a picture of the new six-car train set put up by KTM at KL Sentral for public display. Called My Komuter, the train has a design speed of 140km per hour and an operating speed of 120km per hour.

Interior of the new six-car train set.

Newly-added features include LCD info screens, LED destination indicator, two coaches for women, priority seating zone, dynamic route map, intercom and CCTV.

KTMB currently has 53 stations with the addition of two new ones in Sungai Gadut and Senawang to take passengers from Batu Caves to Sungai Gadut and Tanjung Malim to Port Klang.

KTM Komuter started its services with 64 Electric Multiple Units. On Aug 3, 1995, the first KTM Komuter train began taking passengers from Kuala Lumpur to Rawang. Free trips were offered until Aug 11, 1995.

There are also "women only" coaches.


Source: The Star

Tying the knot on the KL monorail

Yesterday, there was a wedding down the road. The groom's entourage was honking as they were approaching the bride's home.

It's that time of the year for marriages again. Generally, the 8th lunar month is an auspicious month for marriages, engagements, house-moving and anything major though most traditional Chinese folks would also consult the Chinese Almanac or someone in the know on such matters to pick the auspicious date. The 8th month began on Aug 29 and will end on Sep 26.

Some people choose the most unlikely places to get married. I have read of people getting married underwater but what about getting married on the KL monorail? This couple in the video must be a first in Malaysia. Check it out..

Emmy Awards on Tonight / Emmys Worst Dressed of All Time

Hollywood's top TV stars will be hitting the 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles tonight. And while the envelopes are still sealed on who will be walking away with a golden statue, fans are buzzing about which leading ladies will be among the evening's best-dressed.

On the other extreme, there were some who came with the worst dress imaginable. Have you had a fashion faux pax? Can you beat any one of these?

Tina Yothers
1986

Lucy Liu
2000

Sarah Jessica Parker
2000

Kelly Osbourne
2002

Bai Ling
2003

Joan Rivers (Host of Fashion Police.)
2003

More on Emmys: Worst Dressed of All Time on US Weekly

I wonder if we'll get to see the Emmys live tonight on Astro.

Cristiano Ronaldo Tested to the Limit

Fans of Cristiano Ronaldo might be interested in these videos. They show a series of recent tests by Castrol being conducted on him to study his Body Strength, Mental Ability, Technique and Skill. Take a look, they are pretty interesting even if you are not a football fan.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and is the captain of the Portuguese national team. Ronaldo became the most expensive player in football history after moving from Manchester United to Real Madrid in a transfer deal worth £80 million (€94m, US$132m). In addition, his contract with Real Madrid, in which he was to be paid £11 million per year over the following six years, made him the highest-paid football player in the world at the time, and his buyout clause was valued at €1 billion as per his contract. (Wikipedia)

Body Strength


Mental Ability


Technique


Skill

Plane crash at Nevada Air Race

According to The Star:

A vintage World War Two fighter plane crashed near the grandstand at a Nevada air race on Friday, killing at least two people including the elderly pilot and injuring more than 50 others, officials said.

The plane, a P-51 Mustang dubbed the "Galloping Ghost" that was being flown by well-known pilot Jimmy Leeward, crashed into a box seat area in front of the main grandstand at the Reno Air Races, said Mike Draper of public relations firm R&R Partners, which represents the race. More..

Scene after plane crashes at Nevada air race

Malaysia Day celebration at Dataran Merdeka Kuala Lumpur

For those of us who missed the Malaysia Day celebration at Dataran Merdeka (Merdeka Square) yesterday, a reader from The Star took a nice picture of part of it although it was a rehearsal. The Thumbnail submission won the day's RM50 prize.

In the background, you can see part of the Royal Selangor Club building. The club just celebrated its 125th anniversary.

There is a video afterall. Let's watch..