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Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Miss World 2014 is Miss South Africa
Congratulations, Miss South Africa!
Miss South Africa Rolene Strauss is the new queen of the world, while Miss Malaysia Dewi Liana Seriestha places in the Top 25 and wins the talent competition!
Rolene Strauss, a 22-year-old South African, has won the Miss World 2014 pageant in London, the organisers said in a statement released on Sunday Dec 14. Hungary’s Edina Kulcsár came second and Elizabeth Safrit, representing the US, came third. Miss World 2014 pageant was held at the ExCel Centre in east London.
Rolene Strauss of South Africa (centre) reacts after being crowned Miss World 2014. – Reuters/Toby Melville
Strauss is the third South African to hold the Miss World title and puts the country just behind Venezuela (6), India (5) and the United Kingdom (4) for total number of wins. However, South Africa does have the longest gap between wins – Strauss’ victory comes 40 years after Anneline Kriel inherited the crown in 1974. Penelope Ann Coelen was the first South African to win the pageant in 1958.
Miss World, the crowning moment..
Miss World (Miss South Africa) at the Oxford Debate. What a speech!
Meanwhile, Dewi Liana Seriestha from Kuching, Sarawak represented Malaysia. The 25-year-old performing arts student from ASWARA placed in the Top 25 and won the talent competition. Well done!
Dewi clinched the title after a live sing-off against Miss Scotland where she performed a stirring rendition of Don Juan Triumphant from the 1989 film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera.
Other than classical opera, which she picked up at the National Academy of Arts, Culture & Heritage (Aswara) – Dewi can also sing in over eight languages including Tagalog, Spanish, Mandarin and Hindi.
Each year at Miss World the contestants are encouraged to partake in a charitable project which enriches the lives of others through hard work, selfless acts and fundraising.
As varied as the contestants themselves, the projects are inspiring to behold, and are their 'Beauty with a Purpose'. Although there are many great projects, only one can be chosen as the winner of the Beauty with a Purpose Award, an accolade presented at the Miss World Final, on Sunday the 14th of December.
This is Miss Malaysia's project.. Commendable!
More information on Beauty with a Purpose @ http://www.beautywithapurpose.com
(L-R) Miss India Koyal Rana, Miss Kenya Idah Nguma, Miss Brazil Julia Gama, Miss Indonesia Maria Asteria Sastrayu Rahajeng and Miss Malaysia Dewi Liana Seriestha react after winning the charity section of the Miss World 2014 pageant. – EPA/Facundo Arrizabalaga
Previous Miss Malaysia queens who won a Miss World placing include Deborah Henry (Top 16 in 2007), Arianna Teoh (Top 10 in 1997) and Rahima Orchient Yayah, the last Malay winner from Malaysia (Top 10 in 1994). Lina Teoh remains the most successful Miss Malaysia World, placing 2nd runner up at the Miss World finals in 1998.
Sources:
- Med student, 22, ends South Africa’s 40-year drought at Miss World pageant
- M’sian beauty lets her talent shine
Miss South Africa Rolene Strauss is the new queen of the world, while Miss Malaysia Dewi Liana Seriestha places in the Top 25 and wins the talent competition!
Rolene Strauss, a 22-year-old South African, has won the Miss World 2014 pageant in London, the organisers said in a statement released on Sunday Dec 14. Hungary’s Edina Kulcsár came second and Elizabeth Safrit, representing the US, came third. Miss World 2014 pageant was held at the ExCel Centre in east London.
Strauss is the third South African to hold the Miss World title and puts the country just behind Venezuela (6), India (5) and the United Kingdom (4) for total number of wins. However, South Africa does have the longest gap between wins – Strauss’ victory comes 40 years after Anneline Kriel inherited the crown in 1974. Penelope Ann Coelen was the first South African to win the pageant in 1958.
Miss World, the crowning moment..
Miss World (Miss South Africa) at the Oxford Debate. What a speech!
Meanwhile, Dewi Liana Seriestha from Kuching, Sarawak represented Malaysia. The 25-year-old performing arts student from ASWARA placed in the Top 25 and won the talent competition. Well done!
Dewi clinched the title after a live sing-off against Miss Scotland where she performed a stirring rendition of Don Juan Triumphant from the 1989 film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera.
Other than classical opera, which she picked up at the National Academy of Arts, Culture & Heritage (Aswara) – Dewi can also sing in over eight languages including Tagalog, Spanish, Mandarin and Hindi.
Each year at Miss World the contestants are encouraged to partake in a charitable project which enriches the lives of others through hard work, selfless acts and fundraising.
As varied as the contestants themselves, the projects are inspiring to behold, and are their 'Beauty with a Purpose'. Although there are many great projects, only one can be chosen as the winner of the Beauty with a Purpose Award, an accolade presented at the Miss World Final, on Sunday the 14th of December.
This is Miss Malaysia's project.. Commendable!
More information on Beauty with a Purpose @ http://www.beautywithapurpose.com
Previous Miss Malaysia queens who won a Miss World placing include Deborah Henry (Top 16 in 2007), Arianna Teoh (Top 10 in 1997) and Rahima Orchient Yayah, the last Malay winner from Malaysia (Top 10 in 1994). Lina Teoh remains the most successful Miss Malaysia World, placing 2nd runner up at the Miss World finals in 1998.
Sources:
- Med student, 22, ends South Africa’s 40-year drought at Miss World pageant
- M’sian beauty lets her talent shine
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Big Bad Wolf Book Sale - Dec 5 to 16, 2014
The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is back! Regarded as The Biggest Book Sale in the World, 3.5 MILLION books are available to book-lovers this time and for prices you can't find elsewhere. Books are going at between 75 to 95% discount! Book-lovers come from miles around, some even interstate. An event not to be missed surely.
So, hurry! 4 days left, ending on 16 December.
Location: MIECC@Mines (Mines Exhibition Centre) Here's a map to MIECC.
An idea of how huge the venue is.
Just like at supermarkets, trolleys are also available (albeit limited).
But then again do not despair as the Wolf provides boxes. Fans at the Sale can use the Customer Storage section beside the cashiers to stow unpaid purchases, then go back for more. Cool, eh?
Some like to bring their own bags..
Remember this book sale is around the clock, 24 hours, but rest assured food is available too any time you want it.
All images here are courtesy of the Big Bad Wolf facebook page.
For more information, check out the Big Bad Wolf facebook page.
So, hurry! 4 days left, ending on 16 December.
Location: MIECC@Mines (Mines Exhibition Centre) Here's a map to MIECC.
An idea of how huge the venue is.
Just like at supermarkets, trolleys are also available (albeit limited).
But then again do not despair as the Wolf provides boxes. Fans at the Sale can use the Customer Storage section beside the cashiers to stow unpaid purchases, then go back for more. Cool, eh?
Some like to bring their own bags..
Remember this book sale is around the clock, 24 hours, but rest assured food is available too any time you want it.
All images here are courtesy of the Big Bad Wolf facebook page.
For more information, check out the Big Bad Wolf facebook page.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Friday Frolics - The Colors Test
Indeed, the colors you're attracted to say a lot about your personality and current emotional state. Pick the color combination that appeals to you the most to learn what makes you colorful.
Have a wonderfully colorful weekend, everyone!
Have you taken the Socks Personality Test?
Have a wonderfully colorful weekend, everyone!
You Are Colorful Because You Are Delightful |
 You truly respect and appreciate other people, and it shows. You are extremely non-judgmental. You avoid confrontation, and you hate fighting. You try your best to make sure that everyone gets along. Life is hard, so you try to be easy on people. More importantly, you try to be easy on yourself. |
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Nice kitty
Cat goes green.. Nice!
From The Star:
Locals, who first spotted the feline in Bulgarian seaside town of Varna, had initially assumed that the cat was abused by vandals who had painted him green.
They even set up a Facebook group to catch the perpetrators.
However, it seems that the feline was sleeping on top of an abandoned pile of synthetic green paint in a garage.
It is believed that the paint gradually covered the entire cat, giving him unusually vibrant appearance.
It also seems that the colour is not coming off any time soon as each nap he takes just makes the colour stronger.
Based on reports, it is unclear to whether the green feline belongs to anyone or it is just another stray cat roaming the streets of Varna.
From The Star:
Locals, who first spotted the feline in Bulgarian seaside town of Varna, had initially assumed that the cat was abused by vandals who had painted him green.
They even set up a Facebook group to catch the perpetrators.
However, it seems that the feline was sleeping on top of an abandoned pile of synthetic green paint in a garage.
It is believed that the paint gradually covered the entire cat, giving him unusually vibrant appearance.
It also seems that the colour is not coming off any time soon as each nap he takes just makes the colour stronger.
Based on reports, it is unclear to whether the green feline belongs to anyone or it is just another stray cat roaming the streets of Varna.
Friday, December 5, 2014
Friday Frolics - The Socks Personality Test
An easy-to-take personality quiz this week. Pick the socks you fancy and let your choice tell about you. Talk about choices!
Have you taken last week's personality quiz? What Animal Print Are You?
Your Socks Say You're Charming |
 - Infinitely enchanting - Simply amazing - An incredible person - A true star |
Thursday, December 4, 2014
World's biggest stamp exhibition here in Kuala Lumpur this week
If you are a stamp enthusiast, this is one stamp exhibition not to be missed. Touted as the biggest philatelic event in the world, this first-of-its-kind exhibition opened on December 1 for just six days ending on December 6.
It is held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC) and features over 300 stamp exhibitors from around the globe.
The Star reported"
On display are some 700 frames of stamp exhibits. More than 30 trade booths have been set up by stamp dealers and postal administrations from around the world. Countries participating in the exhibition include Lithuania, Azerbaijan, Spain, Maldives, Wales and Mexico.
Images courtesy of The Star
It is held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC) and features over 300 stamp exhibitors from around the globe.
The Star reported"
On display are some 700 frames of stamp exhibits. More than 30 trade booths have been set up by stamp dealers and postal administrations from around the world. Countries participating in the exhibition include Lithuania, Azerbaijan, Spain, Maldives, Wales and Mexico.
Images courtesy of The Star
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
QSC K10 10" Speakers
If you are in the U.S, and are in the market for speakers, you have got to check out the qsc k10, known for its amazingly powerful output and killer sound quality for its size.
The QSC K10 10" powered loudspeaker features a revolutionary 1000W power module, delivers high-quality amplification, HF driver, and low-frequency driver of the K-Series speakers, offering ~90° conical coverage and 129dB peak output, low frequencies extending to ~56Hz.
The K10 offers exceptional power and performance from an extremely compact system, and it can also be used as an ultra low-profile, horizontal wedge or side fill.
User reviews indicate the following Pros:
Compact (13)
Good audio (13)
Durable (11)
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Clear sound
Versatile
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