Aung San Suu Kyi released

Today is a milestone for the people of Myanmar and for democracy. Myanmar's military government freed its archrival, democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, on Saturday after her latest term of detention expired. Several thousand jubilant supporters streamed to her residence. More..

Source: The Star

Friday Frolics - What kind of Coat are you?

Yay! It's Friday again. How time flies. They say that time flies when we are having a good time. Are we? I'd say all things considered, life's great! This week's quiz is about coats and the coat we are tells about our personality. Take the quiz to find out yours.

Happysurfer is a Pea Coat

You are drawn to the classics. You love a look that's a little old fashioned. When you shop for clothes, you're quite sensible. You want styles and brands that are built to last. You are a bit of a preppy. You act like you come from old money, even if you don't. You are well mannered and subtle. You stay away from flashy things and flashy people.

What Kind of Coat Are You?

100's of Fun, Free Quizzes and 3 Stupid Ones

Practicality of a Wireless Intercom system

Intercom systems like countless other instruments and innovative gadgets of our time, help improve our life. Through the intercom, communication is instant and more effective besides eliminating the need for shouting across the house. A family member in the basement would be able to instantly talk to another on the second floor at the push of a button.

Wireless intercom systems are becoming popular not only for homes but for the office and outdoors as well and are preferred over wired systems. One reason to use a
wireless intercom system is that the cost of retrofitting a building for a wired intercom system is high whereas a wireless intercom has the advantage of a simple installation. The unit only requires to be plugged into an AC power outlet or easier still, a battery is used to have it working.

Yet another reason that wireless intercoms are preferred over wired intercoms is the portability of a wireless intercom which accounts for its many uses, such as in sports and security services.

One of the challenges of a wireless system is the possibility of interference as radio frequency wireless systems may get interference from other wireless devices. However, the practicality of using a wireless intercom system and other positives far outweigh this challenge.

GadgetShack.com offers a large selection of wireless intercom systems for use in the home, office, or outdoors. There are portable wireless intercoms, wall flush-mount wireless intercoms, outdoor waterproof intercom systems, and long-range wireless intercom systems. Check them out. They are offering huge discounts just as we speak.

Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) 2010

Festivals are always food fest time. Our multi-ethnic society enables every community to celebrate each other's festivals and get invited to the many parties and open houses each festival bring. The most recent festival being Deepavali. For those who enjoy spicy Indian food, this is the festival for such great food fare.

For some, their best diet pills would have to come to their rescue. But of course, nothing beats good ole exercise to work on those extra pounds. Running is one great exercise.

Talk about running, the Penang Bridge International Marathon is back. This PBIM Race, the biggest sports event in Malaysia, is slated for Nov 21 this year. I understand more than 23,500 entries have been received and still counting. The Full Marathon category had to be closed for entries several days ahead of the closing date as the maximum capacity has been reached. The organizer is no longer able to provide any more imported running vests by New Balance, their official apparel sponsor for this year, as well as a few other items.

Have you registered to vote?

There is talk that the next General Election (GE 13) will be early next year. More critical now than ever, your vote is needed if you want to see a change for the better. If you have not registered to vote, registration can be done at any Post Office. Don't wait. Do it today.

If you are already a voter, you may want to check that you are on the electoral roll. This is where you can check online... http://daftarj.spr.gov.my/daftarj/daftarbi.aspx The form will look like the one below.

Exercise your right as a citizen. Register to vote.

Kid Kraft kitchens - Playtime will never be the same again

Looking at the image above and other kids kitchens on the KidsCraftPlayKitchen site brings back sweet childhood memories of playing house back then. Of course, our play kitchen wasn't as sophisticated nor as well-stocked as the ones found on the site.

Play is an important part of a child's life. It not only helps the child interact with other children, play also helps prepare the child for growing up and the activities that make up life in general. Many children, especially girls, naturally enjoy playing house emulating what their mother does. KidsCraftPlayKitchens has a wide selection of playthings including kid kraft kitchens, tables and chairs and bakeware, cookware and accesories including individual food items from pizza to drumsticks to vegetables and sauces in bottles to fried eggs and more. If your Christmas shopping list includes gifts for children, kid kraft items would make great gifts. Plus, there's a storewide sale right now.

Go get your Touch 'n Go rebates

Received an email yesterday about Touch 'n Go (TAG) rebates. If you travel a lot and use the TAG card, this is for you.

The email says:

No harm checking up your Touch and Go Rebate for those who use the card often

For sharing.....

Hi ALL - Good News and good info. for sharing by all. If u
travel quite a bit using the touch and go card maybe u can check up your rebates the next time you travel along the tolled highways.....

Recently I was talking to a friend, who travels alot during the course of the business. He told me out of curiousity, he heard about the rebates toll users are entitled to. So he asked the person at the toll office (where you can top up your Touch N Go (like those in Sg Besi, Ayer Keroh, Sg Buloh, Bkt Raja and the one entering Shah Alam) about the rebate when he went there for a top up. She told him that the rebates you have accumulated need to be credited to your Touch N Go "within" 6 months. Otherwise, the rebates will be extinguish ( that is "kaput").if not credited to your Touch N Go within this period. To his surprise, he got a rebate of RM468.

My mate told me since I always travel down to Singapore
regularly, I should go and check it out what rebates I have and do it fast. So, this morning, on my way to Melaka, I stopped at Ayer Keroh toll to check my rebates. To my surprise, I have got RM58 and this amount was transferred to top up my Touch N Go card. What a pleasant surprise. Imagine, if I had heard about it earlier, I could have checked it earlier last year when I had to drive down to Singapore once every fortnight

So, for those of you who use the Tagged or Touch N Go card, go and check it out. Imagine the millions of $$$ Touch N Go operators have saved from giving out the rebates to deserving customers. Remember, you can only claim the rebates at the Toll area where you can top up your card. You cant get the rebates done when you top up your Touch N Go card in other places like ATM Machine, Bank, online, 7 Eleven etc... MUST BE AT TOLL Centre.

Touch N Go did announce it in the newspapers very briefly but little info or brochures were given out for obvious reasons. Wouldnt you do the same if you were the operator huh?

Look Like good news if it is true - Please forward....


There you go.. Do check it out and get to enjoy some rebates. While you are at it, do also check out the Touch 'n Go website. There are more goodies in store.

How to protect your wealth

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If you are looking to invest in gold, the professional staff at United States Gold Bureau will be able to provide you with advice and assistance with regard to your investment needs.

Including gold in your investment portfolio is a wise move. In view of inflation and the fluctuating American dollar, gold is thus a preferred asset over the dollar. Gold can be bought in coins or in bullion which makes it convenient to own should you decide to take personal possession of them. The precious commodity has been in demand for centuries and in these inflationary times, gold is the asset that can protect our wealth and preserve the purchasing power. There is no better asset than gold right now.