Haze is back in Kuala Lumpur - September

Malaysia will celebrate Malaysia Day this year in three days time, i.e., on September 16. September is also a month where something else gets the attention of everyone. It is the haze, something less desirable unfortunately that affects the country this time of the year.

The KL skyline was as in the image below yesterday. It may look bad but we are at moderate API readings so nothing to worry about.

The Star reported yesterday that:

According to a Jakarta Post report, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite detected 225 hotspots across Sumatra on Thursday.

This was an increase of 49 hotspots from the day before, which seemed to be present on the island's Riau, North Sumatra, Jambi and South Sumatra provinces.

Meanwhile, most Malaysian cities on the Peninsular's West Coast appeared to show a mixture of moderate and good air quality readings.

According to the Department of Environment website, the most unhealthy readings in the country yesterday were recorded in Malacca at Bukit Rambai. It had an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 72. Meanwhile, most areas in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur had moderate API readings of between 51 and 60.


Image source: The Star

Friday Frolics - The Knitting Test

Guys, I hope the title on Knitting did not turn you off.

I am always in awe as to how a few simple questions in a quiz can tell so much about a person. And this week's quiz is even simpler, just pick a preferred image and voila a part of your personality is revealed. Now, take the quiz and see whether this week's quiz is accurate about you as it is me.

Happy Friday and a wonderful weekend, everyone!

You Are Individualistic

You like to do your own thing in life. Some may accuse you of breaking the rules, but you rarely know what the rules are. You like to dive in and figure things out the best you can. By getting rid of expectations, you get amazing results. You don't like dealing with details. You are more of a big picture oriented person, and you can figure out the steps as you go along. You may have a colorful persona, but you are a private person deep down. You don't show your innermost self to just anyone.

The Knitting Test

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Have you taken the EQ Test?

Friday Frolics - What's You EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient)?

Ever wondered what's your EQ? That's Emotional Quotient. Take the quiz to find out. Interesting set of questions too - will get you thinking a little.

Have a great weekend!

Your EQ is 160

Two possibilities - you've either out "Dr. Phil-ed" Dr. Phil... or you're a dirty liar. Seriously though, your whole "Don't Worry, Be Happy" philosophy is really what defines emotional intelligence. You're warm, open, and very optimistic. You know how to act appropriately, even if you don't feel like it. You are a good communicator, and you have little difficulty with personal relationships - even when you're dealing with difficult people. In general, you are successful, capable, together person. You get what you want out of life.

What's Your EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient)?

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Last Week's Quiz - What Kind of Food Are You?

Malaysia turns 57 today

Malaysia celebrates Independence Day today, August 31, making this our 57th year of independence from Great Britain.

The Hibiscus flower featured on this Google Doodle is our national flower. We certainly could do with more of this plant growing in the city. I heard it needs a lot of water, maybe that's why.

Here is where the country is. After the two Malaysian Airlines mishaps in a span of less than four months, I suppose everyone knows where we are now. In case you haven't heard, you can read about MH370, the plane that vanished without a trace with 239 people in it, and MH17, the plane that was hit over war-zone Ukraine killing all 298 people onboard.

And this is the Malaysian flag. I think it'd make a great outfit. Yes?

Happy Merdeka!

Friday Frolics - What Kind of Food Are You?

Last week we took a quiz on picnic food, still on food, this week we find out the kind of food we are. Game?

This Food quiz says you could fall under one of six kinds of food - Mexican, Japanese, Italian, Thai, French and Chinese. So what kind of food are you? Take the quiz to find out.

HappySurfer Is Chinese Food

Exotic yet ordinary. People think they've had enough of you, but they're back for more in an hour. Your turn..

What Kind of Food Are You?

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Friday Frolics - What Picnic Food Are You?

We have a food quiz this week, something relating to Picnic food. When's the last time you had a picnic? Take this fun quiz and see what it says about you.

Today's a solemn day for Malaysia as 20 of the 43 Malaysians who perished on Malaysia Airlines MH17 on July 17, arrived at KLIA last night from Amsterdam, two more will make it home on Sunday.

You Are a Hot Dog

You are a natural leader, and you like to take charge in order to make sure things are done properly. You have a ton of self confidence, and you encourage others to aim higher. You like to do everything well. You are ambitious, but it's easy to be for you. You know that most tasks aren't as daunting as they seem. While you like to lead, you don't talk much about it. You set an example and let others notice what you are doing.

What Picnic Food Are You?

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Last Week's What Lights Up Your Life?

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Friday Frolics - What Lights Up Your Life?

Hey hey hey! It's Friday again and time for yet another personality quiz. I'm sorry, not much time these days for blogging but let me assure you that this Friday thingy is a sure thing, so do drop by every Friday if for nothing else. I shouldn't be beating up myself like this, should I? No, I take that back, do drop by for the occasional new post. That's better? :D

Say, have you been taking in the good vibes of this Supermoon? A Supermoon is when the moon is closest to the Earth making it apparently larger in size than at other times. In Feng Shui, the effects of the Supermoon is positive as opposed to that of an eclipse.

While you are enjoying the moon, look out also for the Perseids, a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Swift–Tuttle.

The shower is visible from mid-July each year, with the peak in activity between 9 and 14 August, depending on the particular location of the stream. During the peak, the rate of meteors reaches 60 or more per hour. They can be seen all across the sky; but, because of the path of Swift-Tuttle's orbit, Perseids are primarily visible in the Northern Hemisphere. This year, the Perseids most active period is between July 17 to August 24. Look towards the North, I read.

And now the Quiz..

Making a Difference Lights Up Your Life

You are a self starter and self-reliant. You prefer to do things on your own and reap all the rewards. You are ready to tackle life. You are born to be the center of attention, and you're unhappy on the sidelines. You believe that things need to change in this world. And you've got the guts to make those changes happen. You are upbeat and hard charging. You have a real "can do" spirit.

What Lights Up Your Life?

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Have you taken last Friday's quiz? What Espresso Drink Are You?