Friday, August 17, 2007

Are you eligible to vote?

"Mari~lah mari~ Mari berundi..."

Are you exercising your rights as a citizen to vote?
Have you registered yourself as an Elector?
Do you know what's your registration status?
Do you know where is your voting district?

All these info, can be obtained from -
Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia (Election Commission of Malaysia) - Official Site: http://www.spr.gov.my


To find out whether you have registered and where is your designated district, go to ELECTORS ROLL CHECKING: http://daftarj.spr.gov.my/daftarbi.asp.


To register, you can visit one of the following places:
01) Election Commission of Malaysia Headquarters;
02) State Election Offices;
03) All Post Offices with computer facilities in the country;
04) Commission’s mobile teams;
05) Other places specified by the Election Commission as Registration Centres.

for more info, kindly visit REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS.




May God bless & grant the people of Malaysia the wisdom to vote wisely & righteously.

Thursday, August 16, 2007

The Destruction of a Colony

A colony of ants were migrating. They must had been happy & looked forward to their new home. Starting & building a stronger empire... doing everything for the next generations.

Unfortunately, something bad happened in the midst of transporting their over-sized Queen.

Her royal highness were killed. Crushed by a gigantic foot, which the size many, many, many times bigger than any of them.








Just a glimpse of the glittering eye, the entire empire is gone.


My Thoughts
Life is short and fragile. Live it to the MAX. Don't waste it.


Fact
YES! I confessed, that gigantic foot belongs to me. I didn't mean to do that. I honestly didn't see them, and I feel bad & sorry.

:'(

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Out of the Dark 回魂夜


Release Date 日期: 1995;
Languages 語言: Mandarin, Cantonese;
Running Time: 1 hour 19 minutes;
Director 導演: Lau Chun Wai 劉鎮偉;
Artist(s) 主演: Stephen Chow 周星馳, Karen Mok 莫文蔚, Freddie Huang Yi Fei 黃一飛;
Genre 片種: Dark Comedy 黑色幽默, Horror 恐怖, Action 動作;
Trailer 預告短片: -
Watched it at: -


Product Info 產品资料
Region Code DVD區碼: 3;
Video Format 影像格式: NTSC;
Screen Format 影片畫面: 1.85:1 (Anamorphic Widescreen);
Audio Specs 影片聲音: Mono;
Release Date 出版日期: 31/10/2006;
Language 語言: Mandarin 華語, Cantonese 粵語;
Subtitle 字幕: English 英文, Traditional Chinese 繁體中文;
Remarks 特別收錄: Behind-The-Scenes 慕後花絮, Trailer 本片預告, Other Releases 精選猛片預告, Color Stills 劇照, Original Poster 原裝海報, Production Notes 電影簡介, Biography & Selected Filmography 演員/導演簡介;


WARNING! SPOILER AHEAD!!!

Synopsis 故事摘要: - taken from YesAsia.com
The Stephen Chow horror-comedy Out of the Dark finally arrives on DVD! Directed by Jeff Lau (A Chinese Odyssey, All for the Winner), this 1995 film features Chow at his most wild and wacky as a mental patient who battles ghosts.

Chow is Leon, a black-clad, sunglasses-wearing ghostbuster who arrives at a high-rise Hong Kong housing estate in time to save the locals from some pissed off ghosts. But more ghosts will be arriving soon, so Leon must train the security staff in his wacked-out spectre-battling ways - which includes tools like a slingshot, candies, plastic wrap, and a ghost-sensing plant. His plans work, putting the ghosts on the ropes, but once Leon himself is possessed by a particularly malicious ghost, will anybody be able to stop him?

Co-starring Karen Mok, Out of the Dark has earned a reputation as Stephen Chow's darkest film, adding brutal violence, copious blood, and scads of black humor to the nonsense jokes, movie parodies, and toilet humor that fans of his early work expect. Aside from the obvious nod towards Luc Besson's Leon (a.k.a. The Professional), Chow and company skewer Highlander, Wong Kar-Wai's Fallen Angels (Karen Mok does the honors by parodying her own award-winning role), and even director Jeff Lau's long history of successful horror comedies, including The Haunted Cop Shop, Operation Pink Squad 2, and Mortuary Blues, among others. Breathlessly-paced and outrageously off-color, Out of the Dark is easily one of Stephen Chow's most hilarious (and notorious) works. (find out more).

1995年劉鎮偉執導的《回魂夜》(又名︰整鬼專家)是喜劇巨星周星馳在巔峰時期的電影作品,這部喜劇電影是充滿實驗性和談不盡的話題。整套戲來說,只要觀眾想像到鬼戲橋段,這齣電影都可以做到。《回魂夜》集恐怖、惹笑、動作、特技和超現實於一身,由周星馳飾演的主角Leon都能奇蹟般飛天逃過大難。

李老太太的回魂之夜,大廈裡陰風慘慘,神秘的Leon(周星馳飾)前來捉鬼,卻不小心造成李氏夫婦死亡,兩人臨死前發誓前來報仇。阿群(莫文蔚飾)迷上Leon的神聖的捉鬼工作,而大廈警衛們則半信半疑。Leon對眾人展開捉鬼的特訓,訓練過程也匪夷所思。李氏夫婦化身厲鬼追殺眾人,經過一番腥風血雨的對抗,最後鬼魂被降伏。

當年星爺以一身《這個殺手不太冷》的尚連奴造型經已很令人不禁大笑,而1995年更是星爺與鬼才劉鎮偉合作無間的一年,繼《西遊記》後又一傑作,他倆將片中的黑色幽默發揮得淋漓盡致;至於當年與星爺同台拍攝多部作品的莫文蔚(《食神》和《西遊記》系列)為女主角,演技及默契也相當合拍。無論台前幕後,星爺在《回魂夜》這部喜劇中他充分發揮其搞笑的功力,成功演繹劇中的喜劇角色,為觀眾帶來不少的歡笑 看詳情.


My thoughts 我的感言:
I've watched this like over 10 times.

For me, this is one of the best of Stephen Chow movie. The jokes, tricks & ideas were so original & creative. This movie was not known to many, especially the Malaysian audience, because it was never screened at the local cinemas, because it was a flop in Hong Kong and the rest of the Asia.

Reason being, there was a sudden change of style in Stephen Chow's film, and the audiences were not prepared for such change, and could not accept/adapt to his new style of jokes/creativity. However, this didn't stop him from experimenting/exploring. He carried on with such style, insisting & believing in delivering the best for his audiences.

His hard work had made his every single movie a blockbuster mega hit, not to mention, won several awards over the years. And he was featured on the cover of Time Magazine: Special Issue 2003 Asian Heroes.

This movie had brought me and my friends, many laughter. You'll find lots of memorable scenes, catchy soundtracks, and classic dialogue lines, that we still joke about it after so many years. LOL~

If you are a Stephen Chow's fan, this is a must-watch movie. It's simply THE BEST!!!


This item is available at - YesAsia.com.

Monday, August 13, 2007

GEE's ORIGINAL

Three years ago, we were shopping at Jonker Street in Melaka, we discovered a this clog shop, hidden in the alley of this old city - GEE's ORIGINAL.

I was stunned+amazed that the shop owner - Gee & wife (Yen) managed to transform a traditional crafting to modern art+fashion. Immediately, I got myself a pair.

Every time, we go Melaka, we sure pay Gee a visit. To date, I've already bought more than 7 pairs of Gee's Original for ourselves, friends & families.

^0^

I have a Good news for everyone. Now you can own a pair of GEE's ORIGINAL without traveling all the way to Melaka. Because you can get them from the Weekend Flea Market at The Curve. Yen will be there every Saturday & Sunday (GANBATTE!!!).








My Thoughts
It's nice, comfortable & COOL to wear!!! My 1st pair of Gee's Original was "The Sun". It had been traveling with me to many places & cities, such as Bangkok, Singapore, Penang, Langkawi, Melaka, Kota Kinabalu (many times) and finally its life ended at The Angkor in Siam Reap (Cambodia).

I was so sad, couldn't wait to go Melaka to get a new pair. Then we found Yen at The Curve!!!

^0^ woooOOOTTTT!!!








Wildchild very "3 8"... people buy, she also buy. She got herself the 3rd pair (adding to her collections):





Very cool design, with the Chinese Characters of "Black 黑" & "White 白".


Fact
All the clogs at Gee's Original are made by an old clog maker in Melaka, and the design are hand crafted/painted by Gee & Yen. Not to mention, all the clogs comes with a lifetime warranty, meaning any time your clog is damaged/chipped/scratches/etc... just bring it back to Gee, and it'll be fixed. However, if you want your sole/strap changed, there'll be a minimal fee for the material cost.

Sunday, August 12, 2007

The Green Colony

In future, earth will be over-populated. By then, food is on extreme demand, water is more expensive than anything else ever be, environment will be severely damaged, energy crisis, deadly disease... a planet that lives struggle to survive.

What if...?
We have the technology & government system before that, we can shrink the entire civilization to "ant" size, and stay in a "green colony".







Then perhaps earth will have a chance to live on, 'cos the quantity & volume that we consumed and needed will be cut down too.

perhaps.

but I doubt our "greediness" & "selfishness" within us will be shrunk together.

At least, we will become "ant" size trouble for the rest of the life forms on earth.

Please don't separate them...

One weekend, we were at The Curve, and we discovered this poor fella.







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Dear Marche,

if you are reading this, please do the cow family a favour. Can you kindly place the baby calf near, where its daddy & mommy are? Please don't separate them.

'cos the baby calf is so scare & lonely to be alone.

---
regards,
mr-penman

Thursday, August 09, 2007

Subang Jaya 10KM Run - registration

After lunch today, I visited The Star and submitted 7 names for:








YEAP! I'm going for another 10KM run!
wooOOOOTTT!!!









see you guys there!

^0^



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Read also:
Subang Jaya 10KM Run - goodie bag;
Subang Jaya 10KM Run;

Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Restoran Sun Yen 新园茶餐室@ Section 17

People refer Restoran Sun Yen 新园茶餐室 as "the shop that serves game meat 野味 at Section 17", i.e. wildboar, deer, etc. AS there's a stall does serve such dishes.








It's been awhile since we came here for lunch, because we don't really fancy game meat 野味. However, we were there last week, because we really ran out of ideas where to have lunch. LOL~ There are other stalls too.


Our food

Hokkian Style Fried Kuay Teow (using Charcoal flame)





Believe it or not. Food that is cooked on charcoal/wood fire taste better. This dish is awesome! Perhaps like the Chinese old believes, cooked food must be blessed by good flame.


Curry Noodle







This curry noodle is quite happening. However, I ordered, as I'm more a dry meehoon:
Dry Mee Hoon with Curry Gravy







Kopi Ping (Ice Coffee)

I don't drink coffee, therefore, I can't comment much about this drink. However, I was told, the Kopi Ping is one of the famous drink here.


Facts
Besides the mentioned, there's a famous Bah Kut Teh stall at Restoran Sun Yen 新园茶餐室 too. I'll blog about that next time.

Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Nihon Kai Japanese Restaurant 日本海

Sammie suggested this place to me a few weeks back, and since dylan was in town, we went to check out last nite. It was last minute, therefore didn't manage to ask everyone. Gomen nasai (I blame dylan).

Anyway, the place has a normal Japanese Restaurant set up, nothing fancy (who cares?), however the food is GREAT!

Nihon Kai Japanese Restaurant 日本海







Very kind of enjee, she managed to call up and get a room for us ('cos she very free nowadays! >_<).

The Gang







Our order (6 of us...)







My ultimate Katsu Kari Raisu





Besides the Katsu Chicken, there were stewed beef in the Kari too. Nice and tender.


My thoughts
OMAIYOOOOOO!!!

NICE. REASONABLE. Authentic. Go check it out~lah!


Facts
I took 1 of their business card before I left, and I discovered this:

can it be...? LOL~


How to get there...
If you are coming from Mid-Valley/PJ direction towards Old Klang Road, once you have entered Old Klang Road, keep LEFT. Then try to look out for small road/junction between Michelin Tyre Shop (a row of shop houses) and Shell Petrol Station. Turn in and you can see Nihon Kai Japanese Restaurant 日本海.

Or you can refer to this map.


^0^

Nihon Kai 日本海 Japanese Restaurant
4-2, Jalan Telok Gadong,
Off Jalan Klang Lama,
Batu 3 1/2,
58100 Kuala Lumpur

tel/fax: +60-3-7982 3668

Operating Hours are:
Daily
Lunch 12.00pm - 3.00pm
Dinner 6.00pm - 10.00pm


Sunday, August 05, 2007

Adidas King of Road 2007 - I DID 10KM!!!

I DID IT AGAIN!!! My record for this run is 1Hr48Mins for 10KM. I'm sure I can do better next time, if I train hard enough~lah.

Anyway, I was there not to run... but to take pictures. LOL~

and here's the story.

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I got up at 0445hrs, reached Rodney's place by 0545hrs. Then Jack came. About 0615hrs, WaiOnn's came with his usual just woke up winding mood (LOL~ chill, buddy!). We all hoped on to his car and headed to Sunway.


Finally reached Sunway around 0630hrs, we were told roads were closed, so we parked at the residential area and walked. Got our offical jersey from Mel (and thanks for looking after for everyone's bags).








T Minus 5mins, before the race...





The 21KM race started at 0645hrs, we went in after that. There were so many people there, and yet I manage to bump into zorocaster. What a conincident. LOL~

At 0700hrs, the 10KM race horn goes off, and here we go...


at 1KM





Due to lack of training, after 10mins, my engine died off... LOL~ and I proceed with my primary objective - i.e. document down this journey.


at 2KM





After about 30 mins the race started (for 10KM), people were shouting and cheering, 2 African runners were returning. THIS IS MADNESS!!! LOL~ They are real running machines! GO!GO!GO!


at 3KM





It's sunrise, it was so beautiful, I stopped and snap it. Then I spotted zorocaster returning... WTH?!?!? THIS IS ANOTHER MADNESS!!! LOL~ Well done, zoro!


at 5KM





One uncle, out of no where, got on to the track and running with the rest of the participants. He was carrying 2 huge bags summore. REAL CHAMPION... LOL~


at 6KM



at 8KM







at 9KM





There was an incident right before 9KM ended. I'm not sure what's going on exactly. A car stopped by, one huge Indian man stepped out the car, started talking to a young police officer, while the driver remained inside. The next thing, the officer stepped back, unbuttoned his holster, ask the fella to stay put with a warning. The guy didn't listen and looked a bit hostile, immediately, the officer radioed out "Bantuan! Bantuan!" (Assistance! Assistance!).

Two officers came over from the other lane. The young officer was shouting "Tangkap dia! Tangkap dia!" (Arrest him! Arrest him!). The big Indian guy went back inside the car, and they went off.

What a drama! phew~


at 10KM







Finish line





After crossing the finish line, everyone went to que up for drinks - Milo Ais & 100Plus. The crowds were quite discipline and polite, til some noobs, cut ques. Some even worse, walked straight right to the counter, ignored everyone, grabbed and walked off. SHAME ON YOU, UNCLES!!! Yes, there were a few rude senior participants.

I didn't complete the race within 50mins, i.e the qualifying time, therefore no medal for me. But it's ok, it was a well organised event, me and my friends had fun!

GOOD JOB, organisers! Thank YOU, GOD for providing a nice weather for us. Thank you, Mo for collecting the jerseys for everyone. Thank you, WaiOnn for the ride. Thank you, Mel for looking after everyone's bags. Thank you, everyone for this fun+good run!

OH! I nearly forgot, there were some rewards/harvest for me after all:
01) a good+nice adidas runny jersey - cost RM59.90 (got it for RM15, comes with the registrations);
02) a good old traditional thai foot massage;

^0^


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total KM: 20KM (as at 05 August 2007);
best time: 1 Hr 28 mins;

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Read also:
King of Road 2007;

Friday, August 03, 2007

03 August 2007

It has been a hectic week for me, but it's great to find it rewarding at the end.

This is a happy Friday for me!!! Besides, get to meet up with my Wildchild for dinner (after not seeing each other for 1 week... T_T), my order from YesAsia.com is finally here!

wooOOOTTTT!!!

^0^


A parcel at my door...












This item is available at - YesAsia.com.







This item is available at - YesAsia.com.



This item is available at - YesAsia.com.


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Read also:
Transformers: The Movie (20th Anniversary Edition);
Tales From Earthsea 地海傳說;
Suzumiya Haruhi no Gekisou 涼宮春日之激奏;

BEST!!! Pan Mee @ Lucky Garden

When I was staying in Bangsar a few years ago, this is one of my regular spot for breakfast and lunch - Kedai Kopi dan Makanan Chun Heong 全香茶餐室


Here's a few recommended stalls, you can check out:
01) Pan Mee; (my favourite!!!)
02) Pork Noodle;
03) Wan Tan Mee;
04) Duck Noodle;
05) Mixed Pork Porridge;


Our order
Pan Mee





You can order, thin, thick or peel versions of the noodles. Then to have it soup or dry.

My Thoughts
This is my favourite Pan Mee stall, the best so far, I've tried (Jess, the 老母 of Joel couldn't agree more to that! ^0^). The texture of the Pan Mee is just nice, crunchy and right, not like some stalls, when you are eating it, you feel like you are chewing rubber in your mouth. @_@"

Then the gravy, mixture of soy sauce, shredded pork, "dog vege", spring onion, ikan bilis, with fried small red onions... WAH!!! think only I drool! wooOOOTTTT!!! ^0^

I used to order a RM5 Dry Pan Mee, which is not on the menu. LOL~


Pork Noodle 三间庄猪肉丸粉





This is the famous Pork Noodle Chain-stall, I believed it's a branched out from this old kopitiam (forgot name... -_-") at PJ State. You can find it at most townships within Klang Valley, such as SS2, Lucky Garden, S17, TTDI, etc... They even have a Koptiam Concept shop (air-con, nice interior, etc) at Lucky Garden (same row as, Chun Heong, next to Alliance Bank).

My Thoughts
It's very wise of the owner, to market their business as Chain-Stall, to expand the business. They serve the same noodles, same meatballs, same gravy... pratically identical, however, they don't taste the same. There are no consistency in the quality. Only a few stalls I prefered, i.e. the stall at Lucky at Section 17, the Concept Store at Lucky Garden, and of course, the original shop at PJ State.

They do not have a very mature duplication system, perhaps the owner would like to check out this book Copycat Marketing 101: How to Copycat Your Way to Wealth, to understand more.

GANBATTE NE!!!

^0^



Facts:
Kedai Kopi dan Makanan Chun Heong 全香茶餐室 has the most Hakka stall operators, I've ever been to any Kopitiam in Klang Valley.

LOL~ and I feel HOME.

>i)

Wednesday, August 01, 2007

昨天, 今天, 明天, 与后天


今天是昨天的明天,
明天是昨天的后天。

Today is yesterday's tomorrow, tomorrow is actually the day after today.

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Transformers: Generation 1 DVD (Special Edition)


Product Info 產品资料
Region Code DVD區碼: ALL;
Video Format 影像格式: PAL;
Screen Format 影片畫面: Standard 4:3;
Audio Specs 影片聲音: Dolby AC-3;
Release Date 出版日期: 13/12/2005;
Language 語言: English 英語, Mandarin 華語;
Subtitle 字幕: Simplified Chinese 簡體中文;
Remarks 特別收錄: 14 DVD9s (Season 1-4: Episode 1-98+The Movie), 1 DVD5 (Making of, Anime Analysis, Anime Compare), Anime Characters Analysis Booklet, 12 Collector Post Card, Key Holder;


WARNING! SPOILER AHEAD!!!

Synopsis 故事摘要: - taken from YesAsia.com
A planetary war brings two warring armies of robots, the Autobots and the Decepticons, crash-landing to Earth, where they lie dormant for millions of years. Awakening at the end of the 20th Century, the Autobots disguise themselves as innocuous vehicles and hardware so they can repair their craft and return to their home planet of Cybertron. However, their war with the Decepticons breaks out anew on Earth and humans get caught in the crossfire...

The Chinese version of the anime Transformers now comes to DVD once more! The 98-episode classic, digitally remastered from the US version, offers the option of original English audio or Mandarin dubbing by popular Chinese artists. The special edition also comes in a silvery white metallic box, together with a set of 12 postcards and a key holder!

《變形金剛 特別版》收錄98集美版《變形金剛》,動畫採用數碼修復畫面,讓這部被變形金剛迷們譽為「永遠的經典」重現。特別版包裝精美,銀白色的金屬外盒,內有精美的人物資料書頁,並隨碟贈送的12張收藏明信片、精美鑰匙扣及花絮碟一張,讓你再次進入一個似曾相識的神奇世界!



My thoughts 我的感言:
What can I say? ^0^

I have the complete set of the original Transformers: Generation 1 now.

^0^

Overview

The Box





Thank you, Mr Custom Officers... for opening it for me first. -_-"


The Tin Case





woooooo!!!


The Contents





Key Holder (autobots), 12 Collector Postcards, Anime Character Analysis Booklet, 14 DVD9s (Season 1-4: Episode 1-98+The Movie), 1 DVD5 (Making of, Anime Analysis, Anime Compare).


The DVDs





Really cool & nicely printed Characters Analysis Booklet. The booklet actually introduce each character's original name, China Name, Hong Kong Name, Factions, and their Stats.


The Postcards





12 Collector's Postcards


This item is available at - YesAsia.com.

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Read also:
Transformers: The Movie (20th Anniversary Edition);
List of Transformers TV series (Wikipedia);

Monday, July 30, 2007

Transformers: The Movie (20th Anniversary Edition)


Product Info 產品资料
Region Code DVD區碼: 1;
Video Format 影像格式: NTSC;
Screen Format 影片畫面: Anamorphic Widescreen - 16:9;
Audio Specs 影片聲音: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo);
Release Date 出版日期: 07/11/2006;
Language 語言: English;
Subtitle 字幕: Spanish, French;
Remarks 特別收錄: 2DVDs, Audio Commentaries, Behind the Scenes, Deleted Scenes, Production Interviews - Crew, Michael Bay - Director (TRANSFORMERS - 2007), Steven Spielberg - Producer (TRANSFORMERS - 2007)m Original Theatrical Trailer, Trailers - TV Spots, Toy Commercials, Original Theatrical Trailer: TRANSFORMERS (2007), DVD-ROM: Interactive Game, Interactive Features: Interactive Menus, Scene Access;




WARNING! SPOILER AHEAD!!!

Synopsis 故事摘要: - taken from YesAsia.com
In the year 2005, the Autobots and the Decepticons are still locked in battle, but a deadly new force enters the fray--a giant killer planet known as Unicron. The heroic Autobots must fight for their own survival and to save their home planet from destruction. A classic of 1980s animation, based on the popular TV series.

"...Notable....It's one of Orson Welles' final roles..." - Daniel, Fierman (Entertainment Weekly Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 11/10/2000




My thoughts 我的感言:
I'm so glad that I was born in the 70s, the era which gave us rich, original and memorable cartoons. The era of TRANSFORMERS!!!

I've watched this movie, over a hundred times (literally), and I still won't get bored with it. It's simply one of the best in our time.





This item is available at - YesAsia.com.

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External Links:
Offical website;
Official 20th Anniversary DVD Trailer


Quicktime version;

YouTube version;

TRANSFORMERS: The Movie Soundboard

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Read also:
Transformers: Generation 1 DVD (Special Edition);

Sunday, July 29, 2007

The Essesntials of Nintendo DS Accessories

There are lots of accessories for DS available in the market, however, for me I choose & trust only - HORI. Simply because HORI is an established & reliable brand, when it comes to gaming accessories, not to mention, the officially licensed Nintendo accessories manufacturer.

Here's a list of my recommendations on the necessities and useful items to get for your NDSL:
• Screen Protector;
• Case Protector;
• Stylus;
• DS Card Case;


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Screen Protector
This is a MUST!!! Anyone who says to you that you don't need one, he/she is either a noob, or a liar. This is the first and only accessory you SHOULD get upon buying ur DS. The touch screen needs to be protected, because scratched or damaged screen will result slow or irresponsive game plays.

Recommendations:
Liquid Crystal Filter DS Lite






I've never tried other brands, however, this is the most popular one, used by most DS owners, with (I believed) zero complaints from users.

Due to its popularity, there are FAKE Hori Screen Protector in the market. You can find out more from - HERE.

This item is available at - Play-Asia.com.


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Case Protector
There are many different types of casing for different purposes/reasons, some for decorations, others mainly for protections.

Recommendations:
Hard Pouch DS Lite






I bought this because I carry a waist pouch, almost 24x7. This will shield my NDSL from other objects while it's inside my waist pouch. Other then that, this type of hard pouch will have better protection/cushions comparing with other types, such as fabric types.

It is also easier to clean, all you need to do is to wipe the surface with a wet towel. Other fabric type, you can't wash them, because soaking it will destroy the thick paper board inside the cushion.

I can stuff NDSL x1, DS Game Cards x3-6, DS bundled stylus x1 and Touch Pen Attachment DS Lite x1, into this pouch.

This item is available at - Play-Asia.com.


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Stylus
Recommendations:
Touch Pen Attachment DS Lite






Better hand grip, and more comfortable to use, especially when it comes to heavy stylus based games, such as Ouendan,Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2, Elite Beat Agents, Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales, Picross DS, etc...

This item is available at - Play-Asia.com.

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Cleaning Cloth
Recommendations:
For screen:
Any microfibre cloth for spetacles/glasses will do. Just damped (it's DAMP, NOT WET) the cloth with your finger tip, then wipe the screen in circular form in 1 direction.

However before start, make sure the screen is free from dust or any particles, by using a blower (please don't use mouth, because ur saliva may stain the screen and it's not hygenic).

For body:
HORI: Cleaning Cloth






This is a piece of magic cloth, that will absorb all the oil stains on your DS.

This item is available at - Play-Asia.com.

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Additional Items

Over time, your library of games will expand, by then, you probably need a proper storage to store and carry your games. You can either get a HORI DS Card Case... or you can follow the LYN Ninty Forumers style - i.e.:

Empty RAM Slot Case





Just DIY it - PIMP MY RAM CASE.
version 1.0 - by Mudmaniac;
version 1.2 - by Pr1me_Minister;


Storage Capacity
It can fit up to DS Game Cards x8 or Rumble Pack x1+DS Game Cards x4.







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USB Power Charge Cable






This comes very handy, when your DS is low batt, and you don't have the DS Charger with you. Just connect the DS to a PC/Laptop via the USB port, and you can charge & play at the sametime. However, please take note, charging while playing will take longer time to have your DS charged completely.

This item is available at - Play-Asia.com.

The Coast Mudpie @ The Coast Southwest Grill

After dinner at Rakuzen on Friday night, we went to The Coast.

At the entrance, before the waitor gets to greet me, I asked: "Do u have mud pie today?". "Yes, we do sir.", he replied with a smile, as he can recognise me.

"U sure~ah? 1 Mud Pie PLEASE~!!! WOOOOOOTTTT!!!"
He smiled and lead us to our table.


YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!!! MUDPIE!!! FINALLY!!!


My Thoughts
Picture Speaks A Thousand Words... let the mud pie speaks for itself!

The Ultimate Coast Mud Pie







The Coast Southwest Grill
LG18 & 19
Hartamas Shopping Centre

tel: +60-3-6201 2680

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Read also:
The Coast Southwest Grill @ Hartamas Shopping Centre;
My 2007 Birthday... @ The wild journey...;

Invisible Target 男兒本色


Release Date 日期: 19 July 2007;
Languages 語言: Cantonese/Mandarin;
Classification: 18SG;
Running Time: 2 hour 10 minutes;
Director 導演: Benny Chan 陳木勝;
Cast 主演: Nicholas Tse 謝霆鋒, Shawn Yue 余文樂, Jaycee Chan 房祖名, Wu Jing 吳京, Andy On 安志杰;
Genre 片種: Action;
Trailer 預告短片: http://www.invisibletarget.com
Watched it at: Golden Screen Cinema;

WARNING! SPOILER AHEAD!!!

Synopsis: - taken from Golden Screen Cinema
An armoured truck is secretly transporting $100 million for a US bank when it is hijacked by a band of robbers calling themselves the "Ronin Gang". The gang blows up the truck and makes off with all the cash. Three young detectives, led by Chen Jin (Nicholas Tse), are soon assigned to thwart another massive bank robbery organized by the Ronin Gang.

(Source: Grand Brilliance Sdn. Bhd.)

故事摘要: - 取之於 Yahoo!電影
由寰宇娛樂、銀都機構出品、耗資六千萬攝製的<男兒本色>,是本年度備受全亞洲矚目的電影之一,曾執導<新警察故事>及<寶貝計劃>的陳木勝,全力構思及打造令觀眾耳目一新的動作鉅片,雲集當今最具人氣及實力的年青演員謝霆鋒、房祖名及余文樂,配合<殺破狼>動作巨星吳京及安志杰,以凌厲懾人的映像,呈現男兒的正義本色及勇不可擋的殺敵動力,各演員均以真身上陣,演繹各種不同層次的高難度動作場面,未上映已令觀眾萬分期待。

影片以一宗神秘的一億美金械劫案開始,以吳京為首的浪人集團策動驚天劫案,事件造成嚴重連環傷亡。三個來自不同背景的警察謝霆鋒、房祖名及余文樂與案件各有千絲萬縷的關係。三人聯手追兇,卻未知案件另有幕後黑手,而他們正面對的敵人武藝超凡,即使傾盡百份百之實力也未必可以克敵制勝...


My thoughts 我的感言:
This is a movie about "Super-Human-Crime-Buster-Machine" Cops vs "Super-Human-Cop-Ass-Kicking" Crooks. Suxor story with, maximum violent. Not suitable for any human being to watch at all.

二十年前,香港拍的大部份都是一些有水平,帶有幽墨感及含有娛樂性高的動作電影系列。二十年後卻以"越血腥,越暴力"為題才的動作影片。真的是誰的電影越殘暴,就越賣座嗎?有這個必要嗎?這樣的電影,只會傳達不健康的訊息給觀眾(尤其是無知年幼的青少年)。香港影壇真糟糕!

Saturday, July 28, 2007

Rakuzen 樂膳 @ Hartamas

This is a Japanese Fancy restaurant. The environment is superb, nice place to chill out. The whoole restaurants are partitionedd in cubicle form. They have:
• small cubicle - for couples;
• medium cubicle - 4-6 ppl;
• larger cubicle - 8-10 ppl;


Rakuzen 樂膳





there are lots of "hidden doors"


I didn't really get to explore the place, 'cos I afraid that I might disturb other guests. Anyway, here's how our seat looked like:

Our seatings





a platform (i.e. table) is attached to 1 corner and leaves a L-shape seating area.


Table Set up





WARNING: PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THE LAMP ON THE WALL!!!


My thoughts:
Nothing great about the food, and it's a bit over priced. However, it's a nice place for a guy to take his girlfriend/wife, for a nice date, anniversary or birthday dinner. For business pleasure, you can consider bringing your clients too.

Here's what we ordered:
C Salmon Roll







Yakiniku Zen







Wasabi & Friend



Facts
While we were here that night, we noticed there were lots of reservations made earlier, and there were some ques at the entrance. Therefore, it's better you call up for a reservation, before you come.


RAKUZEN 樂膳 Japanese Restaurant
Lot P17, Plaza
Ground Floor
Hartamas Shopping Centre
60 Jalan Sri Hartamas 1
Sri Hartamas
50480 Kuala Lumpur

tel: +60-3-6201 2060
fax: +60-3-6201 5060
mob: +60-12-410 3060
email: ht-rz@superdining.com.my

Operating Hours are:
Mon-Thu
Lunch 11.30am - 3.00pm
Dinner 6.00pm - 10.30pm

Sat-Sun/Public Holidays
Lunch 12.00pm - 11.00pm

Friday, July 27, 2007

The Coast Southwest Grill @ Hartamas Shopping Centre

It's been awhile since the 3nity & Chimera gang met up, everyone was so caught up with life & work. So I decided to do the long awaited & overdue gathering, in conjuction to celebrate everyone's belated birthday (from Jan - Jul)...

and here we are:
The Coast Southwest Grill





the environment


The Gang





in order of appearance
01) jiajia;
02) dare_c;
03) leena;
04) mejesmin;
05) kalv;
06) wildchild;
07) penman (not in the camera again... -_-");

(note: too bad, denku can't join us that night... he got class!)


My thoughts:
This restaurant came to our discovery on one weekend. What caught my attention was "The Coast Mudpie". Wildchild and I decided to celebrate her birthday here for the first time.

The Coast serves similar food on their menu as TGIF & Chilis. Personally, I find the food nice and offers at a more affordable price.


Our order
Mushroom Cream Soup with Chicken cutlets





Soup of "that" day


Caesar Salad







Southern Fried Chicken Salad







Fish Sandwich







Mushroom Salsa Fish







Hawaiian Sandwich







Lemonade & Iced Leman Tea



Facts
You won't get to order "The Coast Mudpie" everyday from The Coast. I've been here 3 times, and I managed to eat it ONCE. After two great disappoinments, I finally learned from the staff that "The Coast Mudpie" will only be avaible in every 4 days. Therefore, I suggest you call them first, before going, if you intend to have this ULTIMATE dessert... to avoid potong stim!!!

Don't get me wrong, they serve other dessert too, such as brownies, etc... but I WANT MUDPIE!!!



The Coast Southwest Grill
LG18 & 19
Hartamas Shopping Centre

tel: +60-3-6201 2680

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Read also:
The Coast Mudpie @ The Coast Southwest Grill;
My 2007 Birthday... @ The wild journey...;

 
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