Friday Frolics - What Kind of Storm Are You?

We've been having a fair bit of rain here in Kuala Lumpur or rather in the Klang Valley lately. Can't say that's a bad thing, far from it. For one, no chance for water rationing to rear its ugly head again and, we could do with some reprieve from the 'heat of summer'. heheh!!

If you are guessing this week's Personality Quiz is about the weather, you are right.

If you were a Storm, what kind of Storm do you think you are? Take the quiz below to find out.

Happy Friday, everyone!

You Are a Thunderstorm

You are a bit temperamental and unpredictable. You have a lot of pent up energy. You don't strike often, but when you do it can be deadly. You can be extremely destructive. People find you to be amazing and awesome. You can be a bit scary at times, but that just adds to your appeal. You tend to get other people excited whenever you're riled up. You aren't usually the only storm in town.

What Kind of Storm Are You?

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Love at first bite - durian

A story on The Star a couple of days ago made me smile. Any story of a Mat Salleh (foreigner) who loves durians is a good story to tell, yes?

Meet Gabriel Granback. It was love at first bite for this Swedish student when he first tasted durian two weeks ago at Balik Pulau in Penang, the place touted for having the best durians in Malaysia.

The 23-year-old loves the fruit so much that he can consume about 10 durians a day either for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Let's hear what he has to say.

“I first tasted durians in Thailand. I thought it was really good. Later, I did some research on the Internet and found out that in Malaysia, the best durians come from Penang.

“The durians here are on another level. The smell and taste are sensational and they cannot be found in Thailand.

“The taste is like a creamy vanilla fudge with chocolate. I could have it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well,” said Granback, a first-time visitor to Penang.


Am I glad Malaysian durians are back in season! Yay!


Related articles:
- Durian, the heavenly fruit
- That thorny fruit - Penang's famous Balik Pulau durians

.. and a quiz..What Tropical Fruit Are You?

Thomas Cup Finals - Live

From football to badminton, Malaysians will be able to view this evening the live telecast of the Thomas Cup Finals to be held at the Siri Fort Stadium in New Delhi, India.

Malaysia beat badminton powerhouse Indonesia 3-0 to secure a spot in the Thomas Cup finals after a 12-year-long dry spell.

On the other side of the court in the Finals will be Japan who also beat another powerhouse, Asian giant China also with a scoreline of 3-0.

The Malaymail reported that "State-owned television network RTM succeeded in nabbing the coveted rights to show the Thomas Cup final “live” from New Delhi, India tomorrow after private broadcaster Astro agreed to hand over the broadcasting rights."

Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) will broadcast the Thomas Cup final between Malaysia and Japan in New Delhi from 5.30pm today. It'll be on Astro too, of course.

You can also catch the action on your mobile device available for free on Arena Channel via Astro-on-the-go app. You can download the app from the Apple App store and Google Play store or access it via web on onthego.astro.com.my.

Malaysia last reached the final in 2002 in Guangzhou, China but lost 2-3 to Indonesia.

Malaysia last won the Cup in 1992.


Image source: Malaymail

Real Madrid Winners of UEFA Champions League 2014

It's Real Madrid, Winners of UEFA Champions League 2014 for the 10th time.  Heartbreak for Diego Simeone's side who suffered their first defeat in this season's competition agonizingly at the final hurdle.

Scoreline: Real Madrid 4; Athletico - 1. Here's the livescore. Brace yourself.

Source: livescore.com
Real Madrid players celebrate at the final whistle..

And more pictures to tell the tale..

Here you'll find more pictures of the celebration - Winners Real Madrid at the UEFA Champions League Finals 2014 held in Lisbon, Portugal. And certainly one for the album.

Olé Olé Olé!


See you in Brazil for the World Cup!


Image source: uefa.com

Friday Frolics - The Soap Bubble Test

I was late last Friday, so I thought I'd be early (somewhat) this week.

Let's play with bubbles this week..

Happy Friday, everyone!

You Are a Perfectionist

You are not a person who is concerned with details. You only tend to see the big picture. You act quickly but not impulsively. You think through your actions, even if only briefly. You are a big dreamer. Your head is in the clouds with your latest scheme, and it's sometimes difficult to get you back down to earth. You are content and harmonious. You've made your peace with the world.

The Soap Bubble Test

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Last Weeks' Quiz: The Rubber Duckie Test

Rubik's Cube turns 40 today

I never did own a Rubik's Cube, you know, one of those colourful cubes where you twist and turn to get the colours to align. Just the other day, it occurred to me that I should own one of those just for nostalgia sake.

Today, Google commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Rubik's Cube with an interactive Google doodle. Yep, it's been 40 years!

Rubik's Cube is a 3-D combination puzzle invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik. Originally called the Magic Cube, it won the German Game of the Year special award for Best Puzzle that year. As of January 2009, 350 million cubes had been sold worldwide making it the world's top-selling puzzle game. It is widely considered to be the world's best-selling toy.

Although the Rubik's Cube reached its height of mainstream popularity in the 1980s, it is still widely known and used. - Wikipedia

Do you or did you used to own a Rubik's Cube? Any good with it?

Is there a Bigfoot in Malaysia?

We have heard of Bigfoot or Sasquatch sightings in the U.S. but is one here in Malaysia too? Some people think so as footprints such as those made by a huge person have been spotted in Johore. Accompanying them are also tiger and elephant paw prints.

Take a look..

The article in The Star today indicates that the trail of the muddy footprints stretched close to 1km near the Endau Rompin forest reserve in the southern state of Johore - just across from Singapore.

A group of friends from Singapore decided to follow the tracks for more than 1km on May 10. What baffled the group further was that the “Bigfoot” tracks were accompanied by those of an elephant and a tiger. The group took countless pictures and even measured the large footprints, which were about 48cm long and 11cm wide.

However, "State Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) director Hasnan Yusop said a team of officers conducted checks on the footprints and concluded that they probably belonged to an elephant.

“This could be a sluggish elephant which dragged its feet as it walked, resulting in an elongated print,” he said.

Referring to the prints of the elephant and tiger, Hasnan said the animals need not necessarily have been travelling together but could have used the same paths at different times.

The last time a supposed “Bigfoot” made the news was in 2005 when a group of workers claimed to have seen a huge furry creature in Kampung Mawai, Kota Tinggi.

The workers tried to pursue the creature but lost track of it.

They too reported discovering huge footprints measuring between 40cm and 50cm in the mud.

Johor Malaysia Nature Society chairman Vincent Chow said he received news of the “Bigfoot” prints the day it occurred, adding that it was quite impossible to be a prank because the footprints went on for more than 1km.

“It could be an upright bipedal primate that has yet to be discovered,” he said, adding that there had been many sightings of these footprints, especially by the locals, but the authorities often did not take them seriously." - The Star


Stay tuned for more..

Friday Frolics - The Rubber Duckie Test

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Due to time constraint, a friend who just came back from Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) missed visiting the huge world largest Rubber Duck display at the Ban Nguyet (Crescent) Lake in District 7. The art installation has been on display since April 27 and will run until May 31.

A little about this Rubber Duck. It is designed by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman with the intention of "Spreading joy around the World". Started in 2007, Rubber Duck has travelled to many countries around the world including Australia (Sydney), Hong Kong , China (Beijing), the US (Pittsburg), Japan (Osaka and Onomichi), Brazil (Sao Paolo), New Zealand (Auckland), France (Saint Nazaire) and Azerbaijan (Baku). HCM City will be the 16th venue where it is displayed.

Hofman once said in an interview that he wanted to remind people around the world of their childhood memories with the world exhibition of his work. Have you been to one of the displays?

Hey look! There's even a personality quiz relating to the rubber duckie. Let's do it!

You Are Cheerful and Bright

You are total optimist. In your view, there is no other way to live! You seek happiness... and not the temporary kind either. You're looking for a permanent high. You are often playful. You believe play is an important part of a full life. You prefer waters that have small waves. You want to have fun, but you don't want to be swept away.

The Rubber Duckie Test

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Buddha Quotes on this Wesak Day - May 13, 2014

I thought some Buddha quotes would be good on this Wesak Day, incidentally, it is on May 13 this year.  For Malaysians, this day is a part of our history for on this day, in 1969, many in Kuala Lumpur perished as a result of a supposed racial riot. But that's for another day.

On this day of peace and Buddhist celebration, I wish You and Your Family well. (And Wesak Day is a National Holiday.. Yay!)

Happy Wesak Day!

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Happy Mother's Day 2014

Google commemorates Mother's Day..

Mother's Day is a celebration honouring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in spring. (e.g., April–May in the northern hemisphere, October in Argentina, but northern hemisphere spring, May, in Australia).

Malaysia celebrates Mother's Day today this year.  How are you celebrating it with your mother?

Friday Frolics - The Three Question Personality Test

Answer three simple questions in this week's personality quiz and see what it says about you. Go on, do it!

Nope! I don't think fashion is silly. On the contrary..

Happy Friday, everyone!

Your Personality Is Rational

You are both logical and creative. You are full of ideas. You are so rational that you analyze everything. This drives people a little crazy! Intelligence is important to you. You always like to be around smart people. In fact, you're often a little short with people who don't impress you mentally. You seem distant to some - but it's usually because you're deep in thought. Those who understand you best are fellow Rationals. In love, you tend to approach things with logic. You seek a compatible mate - who is also very intelligent. At work, you tend to gravitate toward idea building careers - like programming, medicine, or academia. With others, you are very honest and direct. People often can't take your criticism well. As far as your looks go, you're coasting on what you were born with. You think fashion is silly. On weekends, you spend most of your time thinking, experimenting with new ideas, or learning new things.

The Three Question Personality Test

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KLM's Annual Charity Tulip Sale is back - Sat, 10 May, 2014

KLM Royal Dutch Airline's annual tulip charity sale is back again, for the 16th year!

3,800 stalks of fresh tulips in a variety of colours will be flown by the airlines in time for Mother's Day the following day, May 11th.

This year, funds raised will benefit AUTORR (Aged Unite to Organize Rest & Recreation) Foundation, founded by Yap Swee Lin, the grand-daughter of Malaya’s last Chinese Kapitan, the late Kapitan Yap Kwan Seng.

The sale will be at Sungei Wang Plaza, Concourse Level, 11:00 am onwards (while stock lasts).
Each tulip is priced at RM5 per stalk. Hand-pick a bouquet for your mom..

To All Mothers..

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Google celebrates Audrey Hepburn's 85th birthday today

Google celebrates the 85th birthday of Audrey Hepburn today, May 4.

From Wikipedia:
Audrey Hepburn (born Audrey Kathleen Ruston; 4 May 1929 – 20 January 1993) was a British actress and humanitarian. Recognized as a film and fashion icon, Hepburn was active during Hollywood's Golden Age. She was ranked by the American Film Institute as the third greatest female screen legend in the history of American cinema and has been placed in the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame. She is also regarded by some to be the most naturally beautiful woman of all time.

She spoke several languages including English, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, and German.

Hepburn remains one of few people who have won Academy, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards. She won a record three BAFTA Awards for Best British Actress in a Leading Role.

Here's a trailer of Roman Holiday, in which Hepburn played the Academy Award-winning lead role.



Image source: Google

English Premier League - final two games

I'm lamenting that the English Premier League is fast coming to the end of its current season with just two more games to go. This weekend we see Week 37 games to be played. Here's the schedule if you are following.

Here's the EPL standing after Week 36 - some are still with a game in hand.. though it may not make much difference at this stage now.

Who do you think will win the trophy this season of the English Premier League or now called the Barclays Premier League. Who are you rooting for? Me? I want Manchester City to win. Go MC!


UPDATE:
I'm sure you'd want to know how every club fared at the end of the season, so here's the EPL standing for the 2013/14 season:

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Image sources:
- Google.com
- Premierleague.com

Game and Trail cameras

In an earlier post, we learned about how to prolong lifespan of our camera battery. Today, I stumbled upon a different kind of camera, the game and trail camera.

These are cameras that are used to track animals in the wild mostly for research. If you are in the market for such a camera for your farm or other purpose, go check out game and trail cameras at www.trailcampro.com. If you are a first time buyer, you will find their first time buyer guide useful. Other buying guides are also available to enhance your shopping experience.

Friday Frolics - What's Your Hidden Talent?

Another easy quiz this week.

Discovering your hidden talent may be a lot easier than you think! Just click below on the image that appeals to you the most at this moment. Then your hidden talent will be revealed - like magic! :D

Happy Friday everyone!

Yay! Water-rationing has been taken off! Hope it stays that way, foreverrr!

Your Hidden Talent is Your Magnetism

You have the power to persuade and influence others. You're the type of person who can turn a whole room around. The potential for great leadership is there, as long as you don't abuse it. Always remember, you have a lot more power over people than you might think!

What's Your Hidden Talent?

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