December shopping and breakaways

Here in Malaysia, the school holidays are in full swing and will stretch until early January of next year. Shopping malls and complexes are abuzz with locals and visitors alike looking for great shopping bargains.

Besides the Mega Sale Carnival in August and September of each year, December is also a great time to go shopping. The school holiday is reason enough for malls to hold sales in which parents can go shopping for school supplies including school uniforms, bags and shoes for their school-going children. Chinese New Year being either in January or February of each year, the December sale is just the right time to go looking for bargains for the Chinese folk celebrating the Spring festival. Oh yes, not forgetting December-shopping for Christmas gifts. December is indeed a merry time at the malls. It is also a great time for trigger-happy people - talking camera here, of course. The festive and beautiful Christmas decorations everywhere sure are a sight for sore eyes.

The school holiday is also a time for parents to schedule in family vacations. There is a myriad of holiday packages and getaways that families can choose from. Branson getaways provide lots of thrills and spills for some great family vacation fun. Besides Disneyland, Branson parks, like the Silver Dollar City, offer some of the best in fun and entertainment.

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Soilless planting with Hydroponic Systems

A garden or yard filled with blooms and fruits is an awesome sight. I am fortunate enough to see these everyday in my daily commute to work. Papayas on trees sometimes with birds pecking on the fruit or succulent big mangoes dangling from the tree or even coconuts falling by the roadside is a common sight.

We were talking about gardening the other day at work and someone brought up the subject of hydroponic systems. Did you know that planting doesn't need soil? Soil is just a medium where nutrients are available, enough to nurture the plant. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil. Almost any terrestrial plant will grow with hydroponics.

Friday Frolics - The Soap Bubble Test

Oh dear, Oh dear, Oh dear, the quiz says I'm a Perfectionist but I don't think I am though just fussy enough to want to get things right. What about you?

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 a bit mysterious and withdrawn. You have deep spirituality that others can't grasp.

The Soap Bubble Test

Friiday Frolics Quizzes Weren't Written By Bored 12 Year Olds

Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2010

The KL International Motor Show 2010 (KLIMS'10) is back! Held at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) spread over four exhibition halls, the motor show started yesterday (Dec 3) and will be on until Dec 12 - ten full days of pretty things.

Among the cars on display is Honda Malaysia's affordable version of a petrol-electric hybrid car, the Insight. This hybrid is powered by an improved 1.3-litre i-VTEC engine and a new generation Integrated Motor Assist system to improve overall engine performance. It is priced at RM98,000.

Honda Insight

Other hybrids that will be on display are the Toyota FT-HS, Lexus LS 600hL, Mitsubishi PX-MiEV and Chery A5 BSG.

At the Proton booth, there is its series of the Pahlawan range, cars inspired by the five legendary warriors of the Malacca's historical era – Hang Tuah, Hang Jebat, Hang Lekir, Hang Lekiu and Hang Kasturi. The Tuah is a large sedan concept, Jebat a high performance sedan, Lekir a sports car, Lekiu a five-door crossover and Kasturi an entry level sedan. See them all at the motor show.

Bezza is Perodua's concept vehicle at the motor show. The Bezza, a compact model comes with rear sliding doors and seats that can swivel for easy exit. It also features intelligent multimedia and mobile connectivity.

Perodua Bezza

Admission for adults is RM15 on weekdays and RM20 on weekends and public holidays. Admission for children is RM5 on all days. Psst.. you will also get to see the Batmobile and Transformers Bumblebee live (the latter a first in Malaysia) and get to win a brand new Toyota Prius and lots of other attractive prizes!

Check out this video for a peek into vehicles on display at this year's KL Motor Show..




Image sources:
Top image - KLIMS website
Last three images - The Star

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If you have ever organized a gathering for family and friends, you would know that it takes a lot of effort. What about organizing a community picnic? Fortunately, we can pass the headache of organization to the experts - event-organizers. Picnics on a larger scale are not common here but are popular in the west especially in the U.S.

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Are you due for a colon cleanse?

Most of us are not too concerned about getting a colon cleanse considering the varied kind of food we eat. Colon cleansing can really help detoxify the body, help in weight loss as well as eliminate acne and all these will result in a healthier body.

From all that food intake, we really don't know what kind of toxins are left behind in our body. A vegetarian diet or one with more fruits and vegetables and less meat would be a good way of cleansing the system at least, as meat in our body turns toxic and detrimental to health according to health experts. So, are you due for a colon cleanse?

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