1Malaysia TV

The 1Malaysia philosophy is spreading its wings further with the launch of 1Malaysia TV on Sunday by the Prime Minister who said that "with today's technology, the public is able to receive news and information "in the blink of an eye and that official government news and information must be disseminated in real time speed to curb the spread of false news.

1Malaysia TV is an internet and mobile tv and can be accessed using Apple, Blackberry and Android smartphones and tablets.

The tv offers the following channels - RTM1, RTM2, TV3, CCTV 1, TV Al Hijrah, E-Korea TV, My Youth TV, Erama Music, Erama Documentary TV and KLPOP Online Radio Streaming. 1Malaysia is targeted at viewers aged between 18 and 25.

The address is at www.1malaysiaiptv.com or www.erama.tv/mobiletv. Smartphone users can download the application from their respective app store.

According to Bernama, 1Malaysia TV is recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records as the first new media television based on the 1Malaysia concept.


Sources:
- The Star.. PM: Official news must be put out quickly to curb spread of false news
- Bernama

Typhoon Washi hit Southern Philippines causing flash floods killing 650

800 people are reported missing in southern Philippines on Sunday (today) after houses were swept into rivers and out to sea by flash floods and landslides caused by Typhoon Washi that hit the area.

Cagayan de Oro and nearby Iligan cities on Mindanao island were worst hit when Typhoon Washi slammed ashore while people slept late on Friday and early Saturday, sending torrents of water and mud through villages and stripping mountainsides bare.

Floods washed away entire houses with families inside in dozens of coastal villages in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan.

"This is the first time this has happened in our city," Vicente Emano, mayor of Cagayan de Oro, said in a radio interview. He said officials in the area did not receive adequate warning before the typhoon struck.

The death toll has reached 650 and thousands have been made homeless.

Source: The Star
- Philippines searches for hundreds after typhoon kills 650

You can also show your sympathy with a Gift

Words of comfort and flowers are common ways of expressing sympathy and condolence in a time of bereavement. You can also show your sympathy with a gift if words seem awkward or if distance does not allow you to extend personal sympathy.

PersonalCreations.com has a wide selection of sympathy gifts and memorial gifts.

They have gifts ranging from wind-chimes to memorial stones and memorial stakes for pets, cardholders to lockets and other jewelry, Scripture prints to photo vases and more. Currently, there are discounts for selected items.

Amazon selling over 1 million Kindles a week

Along the topic of Technology, are you still figuring out what gifts to buy for family and close friends? Obviously Kindles do make great gifts as Amazon.com Inc. says customers are buying "well over" one million Kindle devices a week despite some negative reviews of its new Kindle Fire tablet. This level of sales has occurred for three straight weeks, Amazon added in a statement.

There was a spate of negative reviews of the Kindle Fire focussing on issues such as slow response from the user interface and Web browser, the need for more privacy and child settings, and the lack of external volume control. In response, Amazon said earlier this week that it plans a software upgrade to the Kindle Fire in coming weeks that will "improve performance, touch navigation, and give customers the option to choose what items display on the carousel."

People often compare the $199 Kindle Fire to Apple Inc's iPad, which starts at $499 which is like comparing a $20,000 car with a $50,000 car, according to Ben Schachter, an analyst at Macquarie.

"It's a new product that can be improved," Schachter said. "We don't think any of the problems discussed are deal breakers."

More..The Star - Amazon selling over 1 million Kindles a week

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The First iPhone 4S Owner in Malaysia

You are looking at Leonard Chan, the first person in Malaysia to buy the latest iPhone 4S when the phone went on sale at the stroke of midnight.

The 16-year-old, who hails from Cheras, came alone to the KLCC Convention Centre for the launch of the iPhone 4S in Malaysia, organised by Maxis Bhd yesterday. He had queued in line for 12 hours and it was his first iPhone.

The iPhone 4S is special, in a way, for Apple fans because it was the last gadget from Steve Jobs before he passed away.


Source: The Star

Friday Frolics - Which of the 12 Days of Christmas Are You?

Time flies doesn't it? In five weeks' time or thereabouts, we will be crossing into a new lunar year. The Year of the Dragon rules from January 23, 2012, and which begins the 15-day Chinese New Year celebration. I am looking forward to the holiday though next year has been foretold to be a tumultuous year, if not the end of the world.

In the meantime, life goes on and with Christmas barely ten days away, let's do a Christmas quiz, shall we? A set of interesting questions to boot.

Have a really lovely weekend ahead, everyone!

You Are a Partridge in a Pear Tree

For you, the holidays are a time of quiet reflection. You like to get some moments to yourself. You like to think about the meaning of the holidays. You tap into the spiritual side of things, even if you aren't religious. Your holiday wish is peace on earth. You wish the world was a happier place. You may not be able to change the world through your small actions, but you're going to try!

Which of the 12 Days of Christmas Are You?

There is a Quiz for Almost Everything

Card-collecting and Gift cards

Plastic card-collecting is becoming a popular hobby. Though most of them come in a standard size, the colors and designs on them make for an interesting collection.

One's collection can easily grow considering the fast pace in which shopping and entertainment outlets spring up and with it the introduction of loyalty cards. Telcos, gas, hotels and airlines also contribute to the number of plastic cards being introduced.

Let's not forget customized gift cards. Besides making great gifts, the variety of designs and colors of these gift cards would certainly delight many a card-collector.

Kuala Lumpur hit by flood again - Dec 14 2011

Kuala Lumpur was again hit by floods in various parts of the city after a heavy downpour this afternoon. Affected areas included Raja Chulan, the Pudu area, Jalan Tun Razak (again) and Jalan Sultan Ismail, and the basement car park of Sungei Wang Plaza was submerged in ankle-deep water.

Image source: The Star