Happy Winter Solstice 2007

External Links
• Zh.Wikipedia;
• Wikipedia;

The Warlords 投名狀

Release Date 日期: 13 December 2007;
Languages 語言: Mandarin;
Classification: U;
Running Time: 2 hours 6 minutes;
Director 導演: Peter Chan 陳可辛;
Cast 主演: Jet Li 李連杰, Andy Lau 劉德華, Takeshi Kaneshiro 金城武;
Genre 片種: Action, Drama, History, Adaptation;
Official Website 電影網站: :::發行拳:::投名狀:::
Watched it at: Golden Screen Cinema;

Synopsis: - taken from Golden Screen Cinema
The film is set in the 1860s, during the Taiping Rebellion 太平天国 in the late Qing Dynasty in China. The story, based on an unresolved crime, tells of three sworn brothers (played by Andy Lau, Jet Li and Takeshi Kaneshiro) who turn on one another over a beautiful woman (Xu Jinglei).

(Source: Grand Brilliance Sdn. Bhd.)


Trailer #1

Trailer #2





WARNING! SPOILER AHEAD!!!
My thoughts 我的感言:
• Very nice cinematography;
• excellent mood - cool colour scheme, black vs white, dark vs bright;
• The War scenes are magnificent (i.e. hollywood standard);
• the setup and props are nicely done;
• I didn't really like the editing of the story, the flow isn't smooth. I noticed most of the Chinese Films' have editing flaws;
• Story wise not bad. This is actually a remake of a 1973 movie - 《刺馬》, based on a historical event Taiping Rebellion (see below, find out more), that illustrated the corrupted government during the late Qing Dynasty, and the differences of soldiesr & politicians, leaders & followers, heroes & crooks;
• Acting wise, nothing great for Andy Lau (just like his performance in his other movie), however Jet Li & Takeshi have great improvement in their acting skills.

Because it managed to take me to a tour to "how Taiping Rebellion" were like. I've studied that in history class back in school before. If Taiping Rebellion won, it'll certainly change the history event of China, as well as the world.

I rate this 4/5.


External Link:
• Official Website;
• Golden Screen Cinema;
• Wikipedia;
• Zh.Wikipedia;
• 太平天国 - Wikipedia;
• Taiping Rebellion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Plus One Shabu Shabu 壹加壹

This is a new restaurant at 1Utama New Wing (1 floor below Shogun), serving Taiwanese Style Shabu-shabu.

Each table is installed with electric hot plate, where you cook your food with a pot. There's a power level attached to the table side, where you control the heat level.






You have a choice to order set, or a la carte (individual dish). There are few types of soup base, we had Pork Set Special and Japanese Miso Soup. Here're some of the food we tried, and we liked all of them.

Besides that, I had 2 bowls of rice. For some reason, not sure whether is the way they cook the rice or they used premium rice, the rice really taste good, smells good and feel good too.




By default, the drinks are freeflow. You get 3 choices - Nestle's Nestea: Ice Lemon Tea, Ice Peach Tea, and Orang Juice. If those are not your choices of beverages, you can order Premium Chinese Tea, and some other soft drinks.

The Soup is a bit tasteless for our taste, or it's probably suppose to be like that, I'm not sure. But don't worry, 'cos the food goes well with the variety choices of sauces available atthe Sauce Counter.





I'll definitely going back again. Do check this place out!

^0^

BB Gun - Ming Xin T.139

When to visit Wildchild's Grandma on Sunday, with the sis - Ellen & bro-in-law - Jass.

While grandma and the cousin was preparing lunch for us, Jass and I decided to visit the local shops, to check out some fishing equipments. Fishing isn't really my kind of hobby, so I went next store to get ice-cream, and I saw a toy gun at the toy rack.

I'm a toygun freak, just love toy weapons since little. The gun looked nice, with almost 1:1 scale, so I bought it.

Went back to Grandma's place, only discovered it's a BB Gun. Jass was quite curious, so was Wildchild, so I opened the plastic bag for everyone to see.

Jass tried a few shots at the pillow, and on his palm, he said: "not painful 1"...

After lunch, we head back to KL. Upon reaching home, as usual I'll take picture of my new toy and intend to blog about it later. So I took a couple of shots.

I was curious, what's the damage of the shots like, so that I can judge, whether it can be played by small kids or not. So I tried 1 shot on my palm...

*BAK!*

...immediately, I put the gun away, on the top shelf of the cabinet where kids are not easy to reach.

It was painful... T_T

I AM LEGEND

Release Date 日期: 13 December 2007;
Languages 語言: English;
Classification: N/A;
Running Time: 1 hour 40 minutes;
Director 導演: Francis Lawrence;
Cast 主演: Will Smith, Alice Braga, Salli Richardson.;
Genre 片種: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation;
Official Website 電影網站: I AM LEGEND
Watched it at: Golden Screen Cinema;

Synopsis: - taken from Golden Screen Cinema
Robert Neville (Will Smith) is a brilliant scientist, but even he could not contain the terrible virus that was unstoppable, incurable…and manmade. Somehow immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City…and maybe the world. But he is not alone. He is surrounded by “the Infected”—victims of the plague who have mutated into carnivorous beings who can only exist in the dark and who will devour or infect anyone or anything in their path.

For three years, Neville has spent his days scavenging for food and supplies and faithfully sending out radio messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. All the while, the Infected lurk in the shadows, watching Neville’s every move, waiting for him to make a fatal mistake. Perhaps mankind’s last, best hope, Neville is driven by only one remaining mission: to find a way to reverse the effects of the virus using his own immune blood. But his blood is also what The Infected hunt, and Neville knows he is outnumbered and quickly running out of time.

(Source: Warner Brothers)

Trailer

WARNING! SPOILER AHEAD!!!
My thoughts 我的感言:
Over all, nice story+music+cinematography+development+set up... until the ending. A bit too "miracle"...

besides that, the CG for those "dark seeker" (mutated human) quite badly done for my taste. I was told the 1971's verion - The Omega Man has a better make up using live actors.

Will Smith did a good job soloing the movie (he's the last human in the world, remember? ^_^"). A few emotional scenes caught me, like the part Sam died, and another part when he was preaching on Bob Marley's legacy.

however, I did enjoy the movie. It worthed 4/5 stars for me.

^0^


Facts
I managed to get a free pass to "premier screening" tonight from a friend - .





Because it's a "premier screening" 2 days before the actual release, the lucky patrons were required to go through strict security check by the organisers and movie distributor.

Rules printed on sight are:
01) No electronic devices are allow to bring into to the screening hall, i.e. mobile phones (with or without camera features), laptops, music portalbe players, handheld gaming devices, etc...);
02) during the screening, there will be security personnels patroling & monitoring the movie patrons during the show for any illegal recording;
03)...;
04)...;

You were also constantly reminded on Rule #01 from a PA system, that you also need to deposit all your electronic gadgets at the security booth. They'll put your items in a plastic bag, stapled, and you'll be given a number tag to the bag. And you'll suppose to claim it after the screening with the number.

There were 2-tier security check upon entering the screening hall:
1st tier - 1 guy will scan your body with a portable scanner;
2nd tier - upon clearence from 1st tier, they'll check your bags/pouch/shopping bags, etc...

After the show finish, there's already a booth with multiple lanes, right outside the exit. Lanes were divided according to number range, e.g. lane 1 - 0001 - 500, lane 2 - 501 -1000, etc... to speed up the process and keeping the crowd in order.

It's a well organised security protocol, not forget to mention the security personnels were well-trained and polite.

^0^

Finally, I would like to thank the organising/participated parties like Golden Screen Cinema, eMove, Spotlite, Young Express, hitz.fm, era, 8TV, 星洲日報 Sin Chew Daily, hot magazine, 3C Digital... for a wonderful+good "premier screening" experience!






External Link:
• Official Website;
• Golden Screen Cinema;
• Wikipedia;

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass Figure Collection Gashapon (full complete set)

I managed to get the complete set from XL-Shop.com for RM40 only.

Currently, I have still have 3 duplicates (from PA)... the Goron Father and son. T_T

Feel free to contact me, if you would like to do some exchange.


This item is available at:
• XL-Shop.com;
• Play-Asia.com;


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Read also:
• The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass;
• Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass Collector's Edition: Prima Official Game Guide;

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass Figure Collection Gashapon (in-complete set)

Waited this for a week plus... finally it arrives.

I got 3 duplicates... the Goron Father and son. T_T

Now waiting for other LYN Forumers, hopefully they don't share the same fate like me, if they do, I pray that they got different duplicates from me, so we can trade!

T_T



This item is available at:
• Play-Asia.com;


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Read also:
• The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass;
• Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass Collector's Edition: Prima Official Game Guide;

HOBBYCON 2007 - GREAT SUCCESS

IT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!!!

^0^

check out the some of the coverages:

Official Blog
• HOBBYCON BLOG;

acom's Serious Scribbles & Silly Sayings: HOBBYCON
• HOBBYCON : LIVE FROM KAC;

Chucky's Demented Thoughts
• Hobbycon 2007;

doridori's The Autumn Party
• Live from Hobbycon 2007: Day 1 Report 1;
• Live from Hobbycon 2007: Day 1 Report 2;
• Live from Hobbycon 2007: Day 1 Report 3;
• Not so Live from Hobbycon 2007: Day 2 - The End and Closing;

FlaneganB
• Last day of Hobbycon.;
• Sabah Hobbycon 2007.;

Hangmen's SUPERIOR INTERNET CONTENT!
• HOBBYCON 2007;

Im Julian
• Hobbycon day 1;
• Hobbycon day 2;
• Hobbycon - Im STILL Here!!! XD;
• Hobbycon: Happy Day...;
• Hobbycon - Im here!!! XD;

Ki-Chan's cinamoroll lala world
• Reporting HobbyCon Day 1!!!!!!!;
• Reporting HobbyCon Day 2 Report!!!;

Maslight's the life of a psychotic weirdo:
• HobbyCon 2007;
• HobbyCon 2007 - 2nd Day;

saifulrizan's .Welcome.
• HobbyCon 2007, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah;
• HobbyCon 2007, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah - Day 2;

Sir-George's JoJ Punya
• Live From HobbyCon 2007;
• HobbyCon 2007 ended..;

J. Co: Donuts & Coffee

There's rumour saying, a new PWNING donut shop is in town, a very very long "S" que always sighted at there outlets, it's - J.Co Donuts & Coffee. The latest Indonesia donuts chain store in Malaysia.

After dinner on Friday night, LµÇkÿ $†àŘ, Wildchild and myself went jalan-jalan at New Wing, Sunway Pyramid. And we witnessed the "rumoured" que... and it wasn't rumour, it's real. Being a typical Malaysian, we went and join the wagon.

Nice interior setup, interesting operations for a donut shop (not that I'm an expert in donutology). I was snapping non-stop til 1 sales attendant stopped me.

Anyway, they offer various flavoured of donuts, we bought 6, but managed only to try 3, 'cos we were to greedy & full!!!

I managed to photographed these extras, thanks to a friend - Ling., who bought a dozen for her family on another day.



Courtesy Donuts from Ling.


Managed to find a spot for ourselves, sit down, we were kinda puzzle, how to start/eat, 'cos these donuts are covered with toppings... and the following are the experience of our FIRST ENCOUNTER...









Facts:
For some reasons, all my friends that have tried J.Co, we all agreed & shared a common experience... all of us encountered the same feeling from the first bite - IT'S LOVE AT FIRST BITE!

I don't know about others, perhaps you can try and share your experience with others too...

HAPPY SPREADING THE LOVE!

^0^


External Link
• Official Site;
• Sunway Pyramid;

HOBBYCON 2007

There'll be a HobbyCon this coming Saturday, 08 December 2007 at Asia City Complex, Kota Kinabalu.

Photo Courtesy of Im Julian


date: 08 - 09 December 2007;
time: 9am - 9pm;
venue: Asia City Complex;


I'm really excited about it, as this is probably the first HobbyCon ever held in Sabah. This is organised by a bunch of young+hot+passionate+hobbyists from ClickStartPlay.com (CSP) (my gang of new frens! ^0^)

The event will cover a series of activities, such as:

• Pump It Up;


• Board Games and Card Games;
  
  
  
  • Magic: The Gathering;
  
  
  • Warhammer 40k;
  
  
  • Board Games;
  
  
  
  


• Computer Gaming;


• Cosplaying;


• Dance Performances;


• Live Blogging;


• Manga;


• PSP and NDS Zone;


• Toys, Figurines and Model Display;

Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend it... 'cos I won't be going back KK anytime earlier. T_T

However, they have all my full support I can provide.



CSPartans~ GANBATTE NE!!!
Usachan Peace v(^_^)V



For more info, kindly visit the following links:
• Official Blog; LIVE COVERAGE!!!
• Official Site;
• Forum;
• ClickStartPlay.com (CSP);
• HobbyCon News;
• Hobbycon preview 1: Magic The Gathering Card Game;
• Hobbycon preview 2: KK's 1st Doujin FOR SALE!!!;

Christmas 2007 at 1Utama

I have an habit of visiting various shopping mall during Christmas month, to see the effort of each mall put in to live up the place. For this year... I'm pretty impressed with 1Utama New Wing.

It's so fun+magical to me!

^0^

This was the 1st Saturday of December, and look at the mood+atmosphere at 1Utama.





I must say, the management of 1Utama had really put in lotsa effort. Check out all the ornaments on each Tree. And there were dozens of Christmas trees. I really salute the team behind all this, not to mention those staffs/hired workers to put up all these.

"Your Effort are Greatly Appreciated! Your work made everyone smile+happy"

/salute
/applause





On our way back, I discovered these 4 fellas!





I heard The Curve has very nice set up too, I'll pay them a visit soon.

Merry Christmas!!!

^0^

Neway Karaoke

~ BRB ~

Jay Chou 周杰倫: On The Run 我很忙

Product Info 產品资料
Artist(s) 歌手名稱: Jay Chou 周杰倫;
Album 专辑名称: On The Run 我很忙;
Release Date 出版日期: 23/11/2007;
Language 語言: Mandarin 華語;
Publisher 出品商: Sony BMG, JVR Music International Ltd;

Taken from 取之於 YesAsia.com
Taiwan's prince of pop, Jay Chou, is in the middle of staging his third world tour. It is scheduled to start in Taipei next month and will eventually take him to venues all over the globe. Coinciding with this gigantic live event is the release of his latest album which features the new principal song "Cowboy On The Run". Composed by Jay and penned by Huang Jun Lang, the song drifts away from the usual mainstream sounds and carries a touch of old-time rural America. Still persisting with his own unique music style, Jay is all set to unfold his latest melodies.

This edition comes with a DVD containing two MVs.

現正忙於第三次大型世界巡迴演唱會的周杰倫，大呼《我很忙》來叫喊著周董生活狀態！從於11月台北開始唱到全世界，是次演唱會及同時發行的新專輯《我很忙》成為全球歌迷矚目的焦點！在2007年的全新大碟中，周董以富正義感、60年代美國西部的牛仔造型及印地安風格示人，再加上精美製作的「周杰倫的懸賞海報」作宣傳，給樂迷又一音樂新驚喜！

首波主打「牛仔很忙」是周董與作詞者黃俊郎共同打造的非主流復曲調及美式鄉村風格新曲風，新歌以自有畫面、後有音樂的想法創出而成，給歌迷耳目一新感受。碟內仍然延續他引領的中國風，這張充滿全新視覺與音樂風格的《我很忙》，相信給大家一種暢快淋漓的活潑趣味！另一曲「蒲公英的約定」則改編自電影《不能說的秘密》的插曲旋律，再經重新編曲、填詞。


Track Listing
CD
01. 牛仔很忙 Cowboy On The Run (Niu Zai Hen Mang)
02. 彩虹 Rainbow (Cai Hong)
03. 青花瓷 Blue Vase (Qing Hua Ci)
04. 陽光宅男 Sunshine Homeboy (Yang Guang Zhai Nan)
05. 蒲公英的約定 Dandelion's Promise (Pu Gong Ying De Yue Ding)
06. 無雙 Unparalleled (Wu Shuang)
07. 我不配 I'm Not Worthy (Wo Bu Pei)
08. 扯 Pull/Ripping (Che)
09. 甜甜的 Sweetness (Tian Tian De)
10. 最長的電影 The Longest Movie (Zui Chang De Dian Ying)

DVD
01. Cowboy On The Run (Niu Zai Hen Mang) MV
02. 我不配 I'm Not Worthy (Wo Bu Pei)


My Thoughts
This is the 8th Jay Chou album. Generally, you'll still find his signature Chinese R&B+Rap Style, a little bit of Rock, a few tracks' were actually melodies taken from the soundtrack - Secret, which are nice melodies, and introducing a new style from him - Western Country Style (which turn off lotsa fans). LOL~

It's the first track actually - 牛仔很忙 Cowboy On The Run (Niu Zai Hen Mang), that created a mixed reviews & feelings from both the fans and non-fans. Most of them find it hard to accept such experimental style from Jay Chou.

Personally I find the track, funny+cute+fun! In fact, that's one of the reason that got me into getting this album... for my girlfriend - Wildchild (be warn!!! She's big fan of Jay Chou... watch your comments/remarks about Jay Chou, when she's around).

-_-!!

I have a couple of tracks I really like: 牛仔很忙 Cowboy On The Run (Niu Zai Hen Mang), 彩虹 Rainbow (Cai Hong), 青花瓷 Blue Vase (Qing Hua Ci), 陽光宅男 Sunshine Homeboy (Yang Guang Zhai Nan), 蒲公英的約定 Dandelion's Promise (Pu Gong Ying De Yue Ding), 無雙 Unparalleled (Wu Shuang), 我不配 I'm Not Worthy (Wo Bu Pei), 扯 Pull/Ripping (Che), 甜甜的 Sweetness (Tian Tian De), & 最長的電影 The Longest Movie (Zui Chang De Dian Ying)... which are the entire album.

LOL~ Hey I'm a Jay Chou Fan now! /KAKAKAKA~

seriously, it's nice!

^0^

Meanwhile, check out the MV from Youtube.com





Facts
I used to dislike Jay Chou's works, I have no idea what he's singing is all about (even though I find his lyrics are interesting), especially his acting. However, I changed my view after, experiencing his work from his 7th album - Still Fantasy 依然范特西.

I was impressed with the particular track 千里之外 Faraway (Qiān Lǐ Zhī Wài), duet with veteran Fei Yu-Ching. It was an unique collaborations, between old school way of singing+modern Chinese R&B. Not to mention, great music arrangement, and excellent film+cinematography on the MVs.

Then came the movie - Secret, a movie I was so reluctant to watch, due to his acting in previous movies, but was dragged by the number one fan, and so I went.

And again, he stunned+impressed me with more talents, and from then, I decided to become a Jay Chou Fan.

^0^


External Link:
• Wikipedia;
• Jay Chou Studio;
• 周杰倫官方網站 Jay Chou Official Website;
• 杰威爾音樂 JVR Music;


This item is available at:
• YesAsia.com;
• Victoria Music Centre;
• Rock Corner;
• Speedy;


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Read also:
• Secret 不能說的秘密;

F.I.R. 飛兒樂團 : Love. Diva 愛. 歌姬

Product Info 產品资料
Artist(s) 歌手名稱: F.I.R. 飛兒樂團;
Album 专辑名称: Love. Diva 愛. 歌姬;
Release Date 出版日期: 03/10/2007;
Language 語言: Mandarin 華語;
Publisher 出品商: Warner Music 華納國際音樂股份有限公司;

from 取之於 YesAsia.com
F.I.R.'s fourth music experiment.

It's been over a year since the trio consisting of vocalist Faye, producer/keyboardist/leader Ian, and guitarist Real released their last major CD, Flight Tribe. F.I.R.'s latest full-length album revolves around the theme of eternal love that expands even to the farthest reaches of the universe. The album features the popular new track "New Moon Bay", which comes with a traditional Chinese touch. Music lovers should also be happy about the band's upcoming tour, scheduled to kick off at the Taipei Arena on October 20. In accordance to their album's love and universe concept, Faye will dress up as Princess Leia, Real as Luke Skywalker, and Ian as Darth Vader for their concert look. Before plunging into all the Star Wars concert fun with F.I.R., fans can check out their new material on Love Diva.

飛兒樂團(F.I.R)將於10月在台北小巨蛋首次大型個唱《第十行星世界巡迴演唱會》，而主音的飛剪掉了長髮，以清爽造型示人，吉他手阿沁則染了一頭亮麗的銀藍色，與團長陳建寧一起來為2007年度全新專輯《愛歌姬》作勢！這一次飛兒樂團藉無窮穿透力的歌聲，唱出最直接且是最複雜的課題—「愛」。他們追逐永恆的真愛，將三人多面向角度的力量合而為一，匯聚成為完美的歌聲，撼動宇宙的絕美形象稱為「歌姬」。而率先派台新歌為「月牙灣」。
為了配合演唱會「第十行星」主題，F.I.R大玩變身，陳建寧化身成為黑武士，阿沁變成天行者，飛就是麗雅公主。因此新專輯《愛歌姬》也沿用了宇宙及行星的意念。

Track Listing
01. 詠嘆曲 (Hymn)
02. 第十行星 (Tenth Planet)
03. 需要你的愛 (Need Your Love)
04. 三個心願 (Three Wishes)
05. Change
06. 真愛地圖 (Map of True Love)
07. 月牙灣 (Crescent Moon Bay)
08. Forever Green
09. Blue Doors Ahead
10. 愛過 (Loved)
11. 彩色拼圖 (Color Puzzle)
12. 荼靡時代 (Tumi Age)


My Thoughts
I was so disappointed with the 2nd and 3rd albums, til I was so sceptical to get this. I was waiting for someone that share the similar taste with me to try out first (and I'm glad it was you McB!!! LOL~).

McB managed to pursade me that is a nice album to get. He even took the initiative taking me to Neway and sing to me. Thank goodness, I wasn't paying attention to him, else he would have kill another F.I.R. album for me (LOL~). With the nice MV+Music+Song+Lyrics, I'm convinced to get it the following day.

And I personally like the two English tracks, which are jazzy with a little of blue tunes. I strongly believe they can go to that direction, as Fay really got nice voice for jazz (personal preferences).


^0^

Meanwhile, check out the MV from Youtube.com





External Link:
• Wikipedia;
• Official Site;


This item is available at:
• YesAsia.com;
• Victoria Music Centre;
• Rock Corner;
• Speedy;

Tsai Chin 蔡琴: Concert Hall - Golden Voice 2007 金聲演奏廳

Product Info 產品资料
Artist(s) 歌手名稱: Tsai Chin 蔡琴;
Album 专辑名称: Concert Hall - Golden Voice 2007 金聲演奏廳;
Release Date 出版日期: 30/10/2007;
Language 語言: Mandarin 華語;
Publisher 出品商: Universal Music 環球唱片;

from 取之於 YesAsia.com
Veteran Taiwanese singer Tsai Chin started her music career 37 years ago as a folk singer. Earning much praise for her unique silky voice, Tsai also became popular for her performance in musicals later in her career. In the recent years, she has become increasingly popular as a concert performer, singing at sold-out venues in Taiwan, Mainland China, Hong Kong, and even the US. Concert Hall - Golden Voice 2007 was produced by Peter Kam, who won a Silver Bear at the 2006 Berlin Film Festival for the Isabella film score, and Chiu Tsang Hei who is especially well known as a concert producer for stars like Sally Yip, Kelly Chen, and Jacky Cheung. Music lovers can look forward to Tsai's renditions of such popular songs as Jacky Cheung's "Farewell Kiss" (Track 7), Teresa Teng's "Supposing I Was Real" (Track 9), and Faith Yang's "Give Me Your Blessings" (Track 2) in this stellar concert hall audiophile album.

This edition comes with a DVD featuring ten music videos and a 30-minute making of documentary.

蔡琴在2007年加盟環球唱片，繼1月在香港紅磡體育館舉行《不了情2007經典歌曲》演唱會後，終於有全新國語專輯面世！蔡琴全新國語專輯《金聲演奏廳》是她首次一Take過同步錄音錄影，並由第56屆柏林電影節最佳電影配樂銀熊獎得主金培達及趙增熹監製，每首均是現場演唱、收音、錄音，首批CD及DVD更專程於德國做母帶後期製作，高清攝影技術，音色、影像皆優美絕倫。專輯隨碟附送10隻MV及誠製30分鐘的製作特輯。
今次《金聲演奏廳》之中，蔡琴用上全新概念，唱的不再是老歌，而是陪伴大家成長的流行曲「吻別」(張學友)、「用心良苦」(張宇)、「一場遊戲一場夢」(王傑)等十首，首首情歌用她魅力聲音演繹出來。蔡琴娓娓之音唱出一個又一個愛情故事，唱出每一個女人心聲。

《金聲演奏廳》是一隻新舊混合的唱片。舊的是整張專輯都是用全港只得一枝的無價寶，1946年出產的古董「膽咪」收音，與蔡琴聲音配合起來，效果出人意表。新的是過百萬高清錄影，96kHZ24BIT聲音取樣，並加入Audio +Visual再加Hifi元素。


Track Listing
CD
01. 天天天藍 (Intro)
02. 祝我幸福
03. 用心良苦
04. 其實你不懂我的心
05. 為了愛夢一生
06. 只有分離
07. 吻別
08. 一場遊戲一場夢
09. 假如我是真的
10. 點亮霓虹燈
11. 海上花

DVD
01. 天天天藍 (Intro)
02. 祝我幸福
03. 用心良苦
04. 其實你不懂我的心
05. 為了愛夢一生
06. 只有分離
07. 吻別
08. 一場遊戲一場夢
09. 假如我是真的
10. 點亮霓虹燈
11. 海上花
製作特輯
Photo Gallery


My Thoughts
Finally, Tsai Chin released a new album, featuring all the Classic Hits in the 70s - 90s, by various artists, i.e. Jacky Cheung, Sam Hui, etc...

Her album is made for win!!! LOL~ seriously! I believe Tsai Chin has the most album being mastered/digitally re-mastered into DSD format.

Normally, I listened to her songs with Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones in the middle of the night, where no other noise polutions. You'll need to enjoy this in a Hi-Fi sound proof audio room, with super Hi-Fi system, to get the best out of it. Her voice is really God Made.

May God continue to bless+guide this sister!

^0^

Meanwhile, check out the MV from Youtube.com

一場遊戲一場夢
(Yi Chang You Xi Yi Chang Meng)




海上花
(Hai Shang Hua)




External Link:
• Wikipedia;


This item is available at:
• YesAsia.com;
• Victoria Music Centre;
• Rock Corner;
• Speedy;

Nintendo DS Lite: Crimson Black edtion

I managed to take a good look at the - Nintendo DS Lite: Crimson Black with Brain Age 2 Edition, from November's DS Gathering.

It belongs to veteran - Corez.

And what can I say... it's simply beautiful & sexy piece of handheld!

^0^

Courtesey Corez, LYN Forum


This item is available at:
• Amazon.com;
• Play-Asia.com;

There's a "console only" edition too, available at:




• Amazon.com;
• YesAsia.com;
• Play-Asia.com;
• ToyBox, Damai, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah;

Hartz Chicken Buffet

When Hartz first opened at Sunway Pyramid, me and my college mates used to storm the place once a week. We were actually sort of "black-listed" by the store, as we really cleaned up the place.

LOL~ But we got sicked and tired of the food later, and I've stopped going there for years, until recently we had our DS Gathering there... and it's back in the picture.

It used to be located above the ice skating ring. Currently moved to LG, near the new phase, with new and nice interior set up.

There are a few rules:
01) You pay first - around RM19++;
02) Each customer is limited to 2 hours stay;

Upon paying, you'll be given a piece of regulations, printed with all the house rules.













My Thoughts
To be honest, I find the food just OK only, however, it easily PWN any fast food chain out there, any time, who claim themselves to be Chicken experts. More over, with RM19++, you get to "all you can eat" Buffet.







Go find out yourselves, one of these days~lah!

^0^



External Link
• Sunway Pyramid - Tenant's info;
• Sunway Pyramid;
• Official Site;




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How to get there
By Public Transport
Via Bus (from Kuala Lumpur to Sunway Pyramid)
Metro Bus No. 10, 11 & 13;
Park May Bus No. 51;

Via Putra LRT
Feeder Bus No. 2-900 from Kelana Jaya Putra LRT Station to Sunway Pyramid.

Via KTM Commuter
Feeder Bus Intrakota from Subang KTM Commuter Station to Sunway Pyramid.


For additional info, read:

• Metrobus Route;


• Rapidkl Bus Route;


• KTM;


• How to get to Sunway Lagoon Resort;

The Great LYN Nintendo DS Meet up - November edition

November 2007
Time : 1100hrs - 1700hrs;
Date : Saturday, 24th November 2007;
Battleground : Hartz Chicken Buffet, Sunway Pyramid, Bandar Sunway;
Status: Great Success!!!;

Attendance
01) andy_lhc;
02) Corez;
03) Pr1me_Minister;
04) Hing (andy's colleague);
05) hamtarox;
06) kelvint83;
07) penman;
08) sihumchai;
09) sihummoi;
10) why_79 (appearring to most for the 1st time);











Games Played
DS
• Mario Kart DS;
• Mario Party DS;
• Contra 4 DS;

Arcade
• Mario Kart GP Arcade;
• Hyper Bishi Bashi Champ;
• House of Dead 2 & 3;









My Thoughts
Another successful gathering! We all had fun eatinig and gaming.

We had fun at the arcade too, especially playing Hyper: Bishi Bashi Champ. Good news!!! The price per game for Mario Kart GP Arcade has reduced from 2 Tokens to 1 Token now. However, I was quite disappointed with the arcade's maintenance... it's so typical for MY Arcade operator to offer faulty gaming machines to customers. Next time before you insert any tokens/coins, please check the conditions (at least the physcial parts), as we got "conned" for playing House of Dead 2 & 3, as both machines came with spoiled guns.


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How to get there
By Public Transport
Via Bus (from Kuala Lumpur to Sunway Pyramid)
Metro Bus No. 10, 11 & 13;
Park May Bus No. 51;

Via Putra LRT
Feeder Bus No. 2-900 from Kelana Jaya Putra LRT Station to Sunway Pyramid.

Via KTM Commuter
Feeder Bus Intrakota from Subang KTM Commuter Station to Sunway Pyramid.


For additional info, read:

• Metrobus Route;


• Rapidkl Bus Route;


• KTM;


• How to get to Sunway Lagoon Resort;

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Read also:
• The Great LYN Nintendo DS Meet up - August edition;
• The Great LYN Nintendo DS Meet up - July edition;
• The Great LYN Nintendo DS Meet up;

Wheeless Victim 02

There are lots of motorists, like to park their car around our office area, just to save up monthly parking fees. Therefore, they'll come as early as possible, leave their cars around office, and walk 300-500m to work, or get a lift from colleagues or friends.

This is rather selfish and inconsiderate, as they are taking up parking spaces which belong to us. We have problems finding parking everyday, not to mention talents/clients that come to us daily.

By leaving their car behind, make them an easy target for car theft. And this are is a hot spots for that: smash car windows, car stereos, cars, and recently trend - 0 wheels!

This happened 2 hours ago. 1 passer-by witnessed and kind enough to inform us, thinking it's 1 of our colleagues' car. Fortunately, it isn't. Unfortunately, it happened again, 2nd victim since last week.

And the best part was, there's a police road block 200M from the crime scene.

-_-"

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To Car owner above:

the witness mentioned 2 Indians came with a white car (witness didn't manage to describe what model) - JDP 5252 (again... it happened so fast, the witness not sure it's JBP or JDP). However, we have lodged a police report.

ALL THE BEST... and please don't leave your or your colleagues cars here.

Thank you. Have a blessed week.
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Beard Papa's

Beard Papa's has been around at Jusco Supermarket, 1Utama (old wing). I just never border to give it a try, until yesterday. And it was a Love at First Bite experience!!!

I personally never like cream puff, because normally it's either the cream is not fresh, yucky and the puff is softed.

However, Beard Papa's is crispy & crunchy!

There are 2 flavours - Chocolate and Vanilla. Wildchild and I actually prefered the chocolate flavoured!






Besides cream puff, Chocolate Fondant is available too! We'll try out that next time.




External Link
• Official Site;