Arsenal wins Community Shield 2014

What a start for Arsenal in the new football season lifting the FA Community Shield, a win over Manchester City 3-0 at the Wembley Stadium in London.

The FA Community Shield is the curtain-raiser for the English Premier league. This is an annual football match between the reigning champions of the Premier League and the winners of the FA Cup.

The game was played between Manchester City, champions of the 2013–14 Premier League and Arsenal, who beat Hull City in extra time to win the 2014 FA Cup Final.

The match was Arsenal's 20th Community Shield appearance to Manchester City's tenth. The only edition in which the two teams previously met was in 1934, which Arsenal won 4–0.

Image source: thefa.com

Friday Frolics - What Espresso Drink Are You?

Ahh coffee! If you don't drink the stuff, you don't know what you're missing. Just saying..

Happy Friday, everyone!

You Are a Cappuccino

You are an interesting person, and people can't quite describe you to others. You are very unique. There's a part of you that is very strong and self-assured. You stand your ground, even if that means being stubborn. On the flip side, you can be dreamy, open-minded, and free-spirited. When you relax, you really take your time. You savor your life completely, no matter what mode you happen to be in. You live in the moment and make sure you are totally present.

What Espresso Drink Are You?

Fun, Free Quizzes!

The Yin Yang Test was last week's quiz.

What does this 7th (Ghost) Month hold for us

In the Chinese community, the 7th month of the lunar calendar is one to be wary of. It is believed to be associated with the influence of more negative forces resulting in a higher incidence of accidents and deaths hence my warning about being careful in the previous post.

Read about what this sinister 7th lunar month holds for us. The 7th month is also known as the Ghost Month in which offerings are made to stray spirits who are released to freely roam among us. The prayer ritual takes place mid-month at sundown, i.e., 14th and 15th day of the month. These would be on 9 and 10 August respectively. Offerings (of incense and food) are made along the roadside usually outside one's own residence (Psst.. you may want to keep off the streets at these times.)

Some Do's and Don'ts of the Ghost month for your reference..

I'm looking forward to the 8th month though... of lanterns and mooncakes.

In the meantime, I leave you with what's being predicted for this 7th month..

We are in the 7th lunar month of 2014, the infamous Ghost month, which is from the 27th July to the 24th August. This month can be a rough one for the majority. Generally, there will be problems brewing, with some hideous manifestations. Individuals will form groups and some will become outcasts. Compared to other lunar months, this month will certainly see heavy sanctions on more organizations, government bodies or countries. Also, there will be more negative impact on those who work in government bodies, the public sector; even public figures will not be spared.

Authoritative figures will exercise their power by making harsh decisions and executing extreme measures. Many will be intimidated while others will resort to revolt. Power shifts will be inevitable. People and material resources will be sacrificed along the way. For example, there will be major organizational changes where some will be promoted, others demoted, and still others will lose their jobs. Such phenomena will also affect politics.

This lunar month will not favour finances. Some people’s income will be affected which can imply loss of jobs or business deals. For others, it will merely mean that this will not be a good time for investments. Adopt a conservative approach to finances. Keep expenses in check.

There will be a lot of health and safety issues. For the majority, health will be weak. It will be important to improve your immune system. Among different illnesses, the risk of having cancer and tumour will be higher than others. There will be many different forms of freak accidents and man-made troubles like wars. This will not be a good month for traveling overseas. Try your best to reduce traveling frequency or avoid all high - risk activities.

It will be best to stay alert, keep a low profile and minimize the impact this 7th lunar month can bring to you.

For those who need to cleanse their crystals or have been using their crystals actively, you might want to use the moonlight of the 11th August 2014 to do so.

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No haze in Kuala Lumpur today

It's a beautiful day outside here in Kuala Lumpur! Here's proof in the image - blue skies and white clouds frolicking above. You can even catch the glint of one of the twin towers. See it? No? Sorry, bad photo here.

Haze? What haze? :D

I could think of a million things (a little exaggeration here perhaps) to do on a day as glorious as today, e.g.,

I've yet to say hi to the two pandas in the National Zoo; FRIM, the Forest Reserve is still on my to-visit list so are the nurseries in Sungai Buloh.

I'd also like to make another trip to the KL Bird Park. Have you been there? But you must! Incidentally, I've yet to post pictures of my visit. Will do, one day.

I'd like to experience going on the Hop-on, Hop-off bus tour and see KL sights like a tourist.

I'd like to drop by at Central Market to pick up some postcards of KL heritage sites and more, and along the way stop by at Chinatown to check out some bead/beading shops. I read the other day of a bookshop in the vicinity with books you'd not get in a regular bookstore - and that is really worth a visit.

I've always wanted to check out that Reggae Hotel that caused some stir a while back which I have written about.

The list goes on.. But today is not the day, alas..

If you are in Kuala Lumpur, I hope you will have a wonderful day ahead! An umbrella won't hurt.. hey, don't scorn at the idea, it might save you some suntan lotion or even your life!? I don't know, your choice, of course, but if it rains it'll come in handy. Don't say I didn't warn you.

I'm babbling, I know. It must be the sun.

Btw, this is the 7th lunar month, so whatever you do out there, please do be careful.


** I'm kinda in a rush but will find some time later to link some articles. Do check back.

Friday Frolics - The Yin Yang Test

An easy to do personality quiz this week.

Happy Friday everyone!

You Are Fresh

You have green yin. You are balanced and in tune with what you need most in life. You don't sit by passively. You enjoy uncertainty and are the first to admit that you don't have it all figured out. You embrace personal growth. You have white yang. You have a pure view of the world, and you rarely let those around you influence you. You are a bit of a blank canvas when it comes to life, and you are ready to create. You believe in new beginnings.

The Yin Yang Test

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Have you done Last Week's Quiz? What Fine Herb Are You?

Selamat Hari Raya 2014

Selamat Hari Raya to all my Muslim friends and readers..

And a few happy tunes for the occasion. These are classic and popular numbers in Malaysia that enjoy a lot of airwave time during this time of the year. Enjoy..

Friday Frolics - What Fine Herb Are You?

Chives I am..

Selamat Hari Raya to you who are celebrating.
Happy Holidays to the others who will be enjoying the extended weekend nevertheless.

You Are Chives

You are a complex person, and you are more versatile than others expect. You do a lot of things well. There are two sides to your personality: one is all about art and color, while the other is all business. You are very resilient. It is hard to keep you down, and you know how to overcome almost any obstacle. You are balanced and understated. You have a compelling depth, but you don't broadcast it to the world.

What Fine Herb Are You?

Fun, Free Quizzes!

Last week's What's Your Decorating Style?

MH17 - Remembrance

I saw this on CNN yesterday - truly moving. Thousands of people lined the streets and highway. Flowers were thrown as hearses passed by carrying victims of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 to Hilversum, Netherlands.

(Source: CNN)
According to the airline, Malaysia Airlines System, onboard MAS MH17 on July 17, 2013, were:

- 193 passengers from the Netherlands (including one with dual Dutch and US citizenship),
- 43 Malaysians (including 15 crew and two infants),
- 27 Australians,
- 12 Indonesians (including one infant),
- 10 from Britain (including one with dual British and South African citizenship),
- 4 from Germany
- 4 from Belgium,
- 3 from the Philippines,
- 1 from Canada
- 1 from New Zealand.

Source: The Star
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai in a press conference, Saturday said Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH17's flight path is considered a safe route and that

“MH17 flew at an altitude that was set and deemed safe by local air traffic control, and it never strayed into restricted airspace”.

“MH17’s flight path was a busy major airway, like a highway in the sky. It followed a route which was set out by the international aviation authorities, approved by Eurocontrol, and used by hundreds of other aircraft,”

The Boeing 777 is believed to have been shot down 50km from the Ukraine-Russia border.

(Source: The Star)

(Source: Google)

MH17 - aerial view of crash site

(Source: CNN)