Friday, July 31, 2015

Friday Frolics - The Birthday Cake Test

Happy birthday! Even if it's not your birthday today, birthday cake is something worth celebrating every single day of the year. Yes?

And here's a Birthday Cake Quiz for this week.



You Are Daring and Dazzling

You are funky, eccentric, and charming in unexpected ways. You are constantly inspired and inspiring.

You throw caution to the wind and try to avoid the safe option. You love not knowing what's coming around the corner.



You love that the world is full of infinite possibilities - and you'd like to try every combination of them that you can.

You are always changing, growing, and expanding your horizons. You never suffer from stagnation or boredom.

Take last week's quiz: How Active is Your Imagination?

Thursday, July 30, 2015

MH370: Wing of a plane found on Reunion Island


The Star reported today that Malaysia has sent a team to Reunion Island off the east coast of Africa to determine whether washed-up debris may be from the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, believed to have crashed in the Indian Ocean last year.

The Boeing 777 carrying 239 passengers and crew from Kuala Lumpur, bound for Beijing, disappeared on 8 March last year. Most of the passengers were Chinese. So far no trace of the plane has been found.

MH370 vanished from radar screens shortly after taking off from Kuala Lumpur. Investigators believe it was flown thousands of kilometers off course before crashing. Its disappearance has become one of the biggest mysteries in aviation history.

Search efforts led by Australia have focused on a broad expanse of the southern Indian Ocean.


Debris that is probably from a plane has washed up on Reunion Island off the east coast of Africa, sparking questions whether it is from missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.

It was reported that a mysterious piece of plane debris washed up on the French Indian Ocean island of La Reunion on Wednesday, prompting some speculation it could be part of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.



The two-metre-long piece of wreckage, which seemed to be part of a wing, was found by people cleaning up a beach.

“It was covered in shells, so one would say it had been in the water a long time,” said one witness.

French air transport officials have already opened a probe to investigate where the wreckage could have come from.

Xavier Tytelman, an expert in aviation security, said it could not be ruled out that the wreckage belonged to MH370, which vanished without trace in March last year.

Tytelman noted that local media photos showed “incredible similarities between a #B777 flaperon and the debris found,” refering to a Boeing 777 -- the type of plane that disappeared.

He also noted a reference on the wreckage: BB670.

“This code is not a plane’s registration number, nor serial number. However... it’s clear that this reference would allow a quick identification. In a few days, we will have a definitive answer,” Tytelman said.

Boeing said in a statement it remained “committed to supporting the MH370 investigation and the search for the airplane”.
Source: The Star..Mysterious plane wreckage sparks MH370 speculation


However, it's too early to speculate origin of debris, says MAS

PETALING JAYA: The public has been asked not to speculate on the origins of a piece of plane debris found on Reunion Island off the east coast Africa.

"With regards to the reports of the discovery of an aircraft flaperon at Reunion Island, Malaysia Airlines is working with the relevant authorities to confirm the matter," said the airline in a brief press statement Thursday.

"At the moment, it would be too premature for the airline to speculate the origin of the flaperon," it said.


You can read more about the mystery of MH370 here.


Update: 31/7/2015
- MH370: Debris confirmed to be from Boeing 777
- MH370: Then I saw the 'weird thing' on shore, says debris finder
- Australia plays down MH370 luggage link

Friday, July 24, 2015

Friday Frolics - How Active is Your Imagination?

This week's quiz says I have an extremely active imagination. I guess most of you would have that too, right? No? Take the quiz to find out then.

Ooh, we've got sunshine here in Kuala Lumpur today.. Hope you've got the weather that you wish for wherever you are. Happy Friday, everyone!

And now the quiz..



You Have an Extremely Active Imagination

Your mind is vivid, lively, and colorful. There is a lot going on in your head.

You have the ability to make pictures and movies in your mind. You are extremely visual.



Your creativity knows no bounds. You don't put restrictions or limits on your thoughts.

You have a gift that other people wish they had. So exercise that imagination as much as you want!
How Selfish Are You is last week's quiz

Saturday, July 18, 2015

Alto Saxs at Musician's Friend

Musician's Friend is where you would want to look if you are checking out musical instruments.

Their wide range of products include among others, guitars, keyboards and MIDI, drums and percussion, amplifiers and effects equipment, even books and sheet music and not forgetting brass and woodwind instruments, of course.

In the market for a saxophone? Check out the alto saxs at musiciansfriend.com.

If you are from outside of the U.S., don't despair, they ship internationally and to enhance your shopping experience, they are constantly adding new instruments. The site is easy to navigate. You can shop by department or by category.

Happy shopping!

Friday, July 17, 2015

Selamat Hari Raya

Today is a public holiday here in Malaysia. It's Hari Raya Puasa, a festivity celebrated by Muslims around the world.

Hari Raya is one of the major festivals celebrated in Malaysia. School is out and offices are closed officially for two days. However, shopping complexes are open for business as usual as well as food outlets.

If you are celebrating Hari Raya, here's wishing you Selamat Hari Raya!

Friday Frolics- How Selfish Are You?

I think this quiz is pretty true about yours truly - being perceived as a pushover, at times. Oh well..

Interesting set of questions this one. Take the quiz to find out for yourself.

Happy Friday!




You Are 11% Selfish

In other words, you're a warm, caring considerate person.

Just make sure to get your way sometimes. There's a fine line between unselfish and pushover.
Last week's quiz: What Do You Value Most?







Friday, July 10, 2015

Friday Frolics - What Do You Value Most?

Do you know what you value most in life? This week's quiz will let you find out.

KL is overcast today, in fact, the entire country could be experiencing the same shrouded skies due to volcano Mount Raung emitting ash and smoke. More that hundreds of flights from Bali have been cancelled as a result. The airport has been closed. Thousands of holidaymakers are stranded on the island. Bali is a popular holiday destination.

Happy Friday, everyone!



You Value Achievement

You are a very goal driven person, and you think that people should know exactly what they want out of life.

You strive to succeed, and you don't mind a good challenge. In fact, life is a little boring when it's too easy.



You especially are driven to achieve things that no one else has achieved before. You get a thrill from being first.

You are a trail blazer, and you enjoy others recognizing your accomplishments. You never lack drive or motivation.
Last week's The Elevator Test

Friday, July 3, 2015

Friday Frolics - The Elevator Test

Here's an easy quiz this week. At the end of it you'd know whether you are a relaxed, patient or impatient person... and more. Go on, take the quiz to find out..




You Are Relaxed

You're not just patient, you are on 'island time' no matter what you happen to be doing.

You refuse to be in a rush or anyone or anything. It's not worth the stress. You'll get there when you get there.



Despite your seemingly lackadaisical attitude about rushing, you often get to places early. You leave with enough time.

You take everything that happens in stride. As far as you're concerned, very little is worth getting worked up about.



If you were a TV channel, you would be Discovery, BBC, or PBS. If you were a cheese, you'd be mozzarella.

If you were a store, you'd be Brooks Brothers or Banana Republic. If you were a wine, you'd be Shiraz.
Last week's quiz: How Much Structure Do You Need?