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VOTE EARTH! Saturday, 28 March 2009

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:31:40 GMT

Quantum of Disappointment

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:30:59 GMT

I enjoyed Casino Royale and was expecting the same for Quantum of Solace. Instead, I felt as though this has to be the worst Bond movie I had ever watched. In fact, I had only watched Die Another Day, Casino Royale and this!

The movie seems to have no story. Action sequences were far from great. The theme song could make you sick. Where were the gadgets? Daniel Craig was good, but the movie is just... bad.

Would it be a great movie if it wasn't a Bond movie? Perhaps.
But a Bond movie as this was, it is a disappointment.

If you like movies with no point, then this is the one for you.

High School Musical 3 Excellent!

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:53:55 GMT

I don't need to say much about this. Just watched it! It's energetic and entertaining!

A must watch movie! You'll love it!

Be part of the solution!

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:10:52 GMT

Like it or not, inflation or simply the rising cost of living is a global issue, not just in Malaysia. It's time for us to be prudent in our spending. Stop blaming the government or whoever you want to. Instead, save all that time and energy to focus on your own lives. Start finding ways to cut on spending. Why focus on the problem, rather than the solution?

1. Stop smoking! If you've been smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, it's time to STOP! It does nothing for your health or the health of those around you. You'll only end up with bad breath, stained teeth, etc. If you can spend RM 5.00 per day on cigarettes, don't complain about the increase of rice price. It just got harder to harvest them with the climate change thanks to global warming. I wonder if cigarette smoke is one of the cause of pollution?

2. Goodbye luxuries! If you can spend RM 200.00 on branded perfume, it's time to search for alternatives - just an example. Cut down on fine dining. If you've been spending hundreds on losing weight, eat less! Reduce half the amount of rice for a start. Also, think of the many things you don't really need....

3. Rising petrol prices. Unfortunately, as I'm writing this, oil price rose to USD 140 per barrel. If it keeps rising, inflation worries will heighten; not that it hasn't been. If you can take the public transport, by all means please, even if you have to get up half an hour earlier. You'll save a lot. If you have no choice but to drive, plan ahead to avoid traffic jams. You'll not only waste more petrol, but waste resources (time, money, energy) and again, more pollution!

4. Electricity tariff hikes! I don't have a water heater, washing machine or air-conditioner at home. I think technology spoilt most of us. I have been living without them and still don't need them. It's time to reduce your air-cond usage, or if you'll melt without it, try setting a not-so-low-temperature. I'm sure you can still sleep/live at 25 degrees rather than 20 degrees. Turn off the lights, computers, televisions, etc. when you don't use them. Turn off your office computer monitor when you go out for lunch please. There are so many things you can do to help, but we just take them all for granted....

I'm begging you to do all the above, not just because of the rising petrol prices or hikes in electricity tariffs but rather for the sake of saving the planet. It's time to save energy and resources, and stop all the pollution!

There is always now. There is always hope. Conserve and re-use.

Life just got harder...

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:09:36 GMT

Yes, life was always hard for me and it just got harder. So much had happened in the past few months. I'm not sure if it's all for a better future; but it's just tough. I wonder how long I can withstand the pressure and stress. 2008 is a another difficult year. My plan failed. What I wanted, was not granted to me. Instead, I got what I never wanted. Am I destined for a breakthrough or destined for tougher times ahead?

I don't have much time to elaborate, but whoever out there is facing tough times, here's something to remember :

"When you stumble, keep faith. And, when you're knocked down, get right back up and never listen to anyone who says you can't or shouldn't go on."
- Hillary Clinton

Saving Mother Earth

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:55:21 GMT

It rained so heavily when I woke up this morning. Was hoping that it would stop by the time I was about to leave for work, but no it didn't. It was so difficult to drive in the dark + heavy downpour. It rained again when I was on my way back from work. Rain. Rain. Rain. Wet. Wet. Wet. Cold. Cold. Cold.

(Reminding myself to look at the bright side) There's no need to switch on the fan while I sleep. Conserve energy for the Earth.

Today is THE day. Earth Day. It got some reasonable coverage on radio and the newspapers. What had I done today for Earth Day?

1. Turned off my office PC monitor before I went out for lunch. (In fact, I do this every day!)
2. Succeeded in convincing my lunch mate, Chung, not to pack lunch. (2 plastic bags, 2 plastic spoons and 2 Styrofoam packs saved)
3. Turned off the water tap in the washroom (Someone was careless!!!)

But looking around, the majority of people will never change their habits. It's sad and it's true. I agree with you David. Wipe all humanity out of this world!

Happy Earth Day!

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:15:44 GMT

Let's celebrate World Earth Day 2008!

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:41:13 GMT

Tuesday, 22 April is World Earth Day 2008
Unlike others, I don't celebrate my own birthday. I don't know why; I just don't know what am I celebrating for. Having said that, Earth Day is more important than my own birthday and it does deserve much attention and recognition. After all, we live every day on Earth, use its resources and just do whatever we can to destroy and pollute it further. In fact, Earth Day should be every day!

As I was walking around at Jusco S2, I stopped at this notice board outside Starbucks.

I'm glad that Starbucks is lending a hand at creating awareness for Earth Day with the motto "less newspapers, more plants". They are inviting the public to bring 1 foot of old newspapers in exchange for 1 potted plant this Sunday, 20 April 2008 from 10.00am to 6.00pm. As usual, valid while stocks last on a first come, first served basis. I'll have to work tomorrow, but I hope they still have 1 plant left for me when I get back. In fact, if they didn't limit it to 1 per customer, I could be bringing home half a dozen of potted plants tomorrow. Anyhow - WAY TO GO STARBUCKS!!!

Remember this Tuesday, 22 April is World Earth Day. Let's pamper and give Earth the love it had never gotten from us. Polluting the Earth is like poking your own eyes with your own fingers. Destruction is easier than construction. Throw a pot full of coins from the top of a tall building, then try picking them up one by one. It only took a second to throw it, but perhaps hours to collect all of them back. Think before you act. REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE.

My little body's slowly breaking down
It was my first time to play badminton on Thursday, after so many years of not holding a badminton racquet in my hand. I almost forgot what a shuttlecock looks like! My last time playing badminton would have been in primary school - that's at least a decade ago. I played for about an hour. Ohhh... I don't think I can ever play it again.

My entire body is still aching till today. It might take me a week or two to recover. It's so hard to sit. It's so hard to get up from the seat. It's so hard to sleep. My neck aches. My shoulder aches. I can feel my ribs rotting. My buttocks hurt. My legs - almost paralyzed. I cannot straighten my left arm. I can't lift any object heavier than 100 grams. Ohhh.... I feel like I just fell off a 10-storey building and my whole body is about to break into pieces at any moment. If I climbed one mountain, it could be my last.

The worst part is I have no time to really rest. I have to work on both Saturday and Sunday this weekend. That means I'll be working for 2 weeks straight with no break in between. This is going to be tough on my little, weak and diminishing body.

If a T-Rex chased me, I won't be able to run. I'll be its delicious dinner. Goodbye Jeffrey....

Isn't it time we say NO?

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:37:52 GMT

Isn't it time we say NO to plastic bags?
Each year, an estimated 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide. That comes out to over one million per minute. Billions end up as litter each year. Plastic bags don't biodegrade, they photodegrade�breaking down into smaller and smaller toxic bits contaminating soil and waterways and entering the food web when animals accidentally ingest. Hundreds of thousands of sea turtles, whales and other marine mammals die every year from eating discarded plastic bags mistaken for food.

You can make a change. Bring your own shopping bag when you shop and refuse a plastic bag! Make it a habit NOW!

Trying to be different?
Businesses try to adopt the differentiation strategy to stand out from the rest and to stay in the mind of consumers. I've been reading notices on shops that first mention the dates they will be closed, followed by when they will resume their businesses.

Here's one coffee shop which did it the unconventional way :-

I will remember this notice for life!

I like to K.I.S.S.
I had my hair cut a week ago. Demanded for a shorter hair cut. Some of my colleagues complaint that it was too short. For the first time, I didn't really care. I just wanted it short and simple. Hmmm... what do you think?

I like to keep it short and simple (or sweet )

I'm not religious, but it made me wanna pray
I'm not religious and it's rare to ever see me at the temple. But I was in Penang on 16 March and I made a stop at the Chaiya Mangkalaram Buddhist Temple at Burma Lane a.k.a. the famous Sleeping Buddha Temple. There were many tourists there and I suppose you don't have to be a Buddhist to enter the premises.

I don't always feel this relaxed, but it felt so soothing and relaxed just being there. A different vibe. It made me wanna pray.

Just a microscopic look at what we've done

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:05:16 GMT

The price of rice is skyrocketing all over the world. This trend will continue until the end of the year, and it is causing panic in many Asian countries. Why is rice getting more expensive? The rice supply is decreasing. Why the decrease in rice supply? Floods in many Asian countries have affected the rice output in the region. Why floods? Climate change. Why the change in climate? Need you ask???

The Earth's surface temperature has risen by about 1 degree Fahrenheit in the past century, with accelerated warming during the past two decades. Most of the warming over the last 50 years is attributable to human activities. Human activities have altered the chemical composition of the atmosphere through the buildup of greenhouse gases�primarily carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

What has changed in the last few hundred years is the additional release of carbon dioxide by human activities. Fossil fuels burned to run cars and trucks. Increased agriculture, deforestation, landfills, industrial production, and mining also contribute a significant share of emissions.

Check out TIME's graphic effects of climate change by 2020 @ http://www.time.com/time/2007/climate_change

Think about it. One day, you no longer have rice or vegetabies to eat because it is impossible to grow them. We always want more than less. It's time for us to consume less to live more. Stop being selfish. Think about the future; the future is in our hands. Do something to save Mother Earth. Anything!
Superheroes can't save the planet, but you can.
There is only you. There is only now. There is always hope.
Conserve and re-use.