Thursday Dinner@ECP C Nai Cafe

One of the more popular and many 茶餐厅 in this small island. As usual, it has a long list of menu but quite similar to other 茶餐厅. I have been here numerous time in the past few weeks. But dinner is the first time, club salad, salt/pepper pork chop rice, siew mai, har caw, hot and spicy chix wings, fried carrot cake with XO sauce, french toast.

Quite a spread. Definitely lowering my antioxidant level ...

I had the salt/pepper pork chop before and was as good. Simply savoury. The french toast was crisp on the outside and soft inside. The fried carrot cake looked hard but was really crispy.

There was this dessert "Durian pudding" where it states that it is definitely for durian lovers. Didn't ordered, it would have been too "jile". Their singapore coffee completed the meal :) Abt $17 per pax.

Thursday Dinner@Ca Nai

Sometimes one just wonder ... Bastard ?

There are all kinds of people with all kinds of characters with all kinds of extent of specific characteristic. I am way far from perfect but sometimes you really wonder why there are such people around.

In today's "Mind your body", an article on a taxi driver turned ambulance driver. He share one of his experience. By law, drivers are to give way to ambulance driver, but only civil defence ambulance has a camera which will "capture" drivers who do not give way. Private ambulance do not have, thus they are not given the right of way most of the time.

Most thinking they turned on the siren to beat traffic jam ...

In this particular incident, the driver was rushing a patient from changi airport to CGH, but was blocked by a grey toyota who refused to give way. Finally, he gave way when a member of the public wave to him to give way.

Here comes the "sometimes one really wonder" part ...

This toyotian tailed the ambulance to the hospital, waited for the driver to settle the patient. He waited by his ambulance, then told him "Lucky you have a patient, if not, he will report him to traffic police".

The toyotian even admit he was a civil defence officer. Isn't this more ironic ?

As a CD officer, I would assume saving lives is main priority in accidents or disasters. But in this situation, he would rather gambled that the ambulance was trying to beat traffic jam than rather it having a patient on board ?

What logic ? Pure ego ? KT ? Even with EQ+IQ, probably also quite hard to guess what was he thinking ?

Have been driving on the road for about 6 mths. It is evidently shown that though not most but still ... drivers have really bad driving habits.

But this toyotian even followed the driver to hospital and just telling him that, this definitely has nothing to do with driving habits. Sometimes one just wonder ....

Wed Lunch@Thai Express

Not the first time at Thai express, but food this time round was somehow better. Probably, we ordered numerous dishes and shared it around. Mango salad, chicken salad, fried squid, prawn toast, bbq chicken, black pepper soft shell crab with vermicelli, prawn paste fried rice, green curries, etc.

Sound like a feast. The TE pina colada is a must try, it will be something u dream for during a hot day ! Pineapple soda with cubes of pineapples and a scoop of coconut ice cream. Simply wonderful.

It should go into my list of "Must try, Should go, Can Eat" in Singapore. I am compiling the list now, it should hit about 80+. Food is something which Singapore really enjoy and go for. Price, ambience, taste, value for money, variety, location, service, etc are all factors people take into. Though good simple natural service seems rare in Singapore and probably people getting use to it.

We pop by for muddy mud pie, just beside TE. Another simply must try dessert :)

New Chapter

再过几天我就要放假去了. 放完假后再过几天, 就是 last day 了. 一年七个月这样过去了 … 新的环境就要变成旧的了.

人是抗拒变化的, 若不是在必须或人不为己天诛地灭的情况下, 谁会想去改变呢 ?

这次的改变有三个因素 :

1) 有限的发展空间
2) 现在的工作市场里, 以我的资历和技术, 要那比较优厚的待遇是可能的
3) 相信自己能 contribute 更多, 也在我还能拼搏的时候, 借此机会增加我的经验

长江后浪推前浪, 前浪死在沙滩上. 所以要在有限各别的岁月空间里, 力争上游. 我说道 … 在这弱肉强食的社会里, 很残酷地显示着人不必是能者就可以闯出一番事业. 所以能者要更加努力, 不然必定被抛在后头.

11 月 二十二 号 first day, 更忙碌更多挑战更多压力更多机会遇到你无法想象的人或物. 另一页的开始.

在这一个 break 里, 不知能否有另一番体验 :) 休息是为了要走更长的路.

Tactics ? Form ? Players ? Luck ? Manager ?

Spurs continued its dismay season. They played much better last night, more possession, created chances, no kamikaze goalkeeping errors or goon defensive mistakes. But then ... somehow ... somehow

Bburn is in form and same points as Chelsea. Friedel is in great form and kept spurs at bay with a string of good saves. Spurs was rewarded when lennon was brought down in the box, the first penalty given on the speedy winger ever.

Keane tucked away the penalty superbly. Friedel no chance.

Then out of no where, mccarthy's outside penalty box shot was deflected off dawson and flew past cerny. Haiz ... *Kaoz*

Since you are already suay, how about a 93rd min winner ? Samba scored off Santa Cruz's lay off from a corner.

Berbatov, malbranque, lennon and even lee has chances to score. Bburn has 4 shots on target, the mccarthy fluke, samba's goal, santa cruz's "backed pass" effort and bently long shot.

Ramos better be worshipping some hiong "God" or really have effective influence on the players. If not, hard to see how the tide can be turned.

Andrea Palop looked set to replace Robinson, his form has dropped significantly. $18 million Kanoute and $25 million Alves is on Ramo's wish list but have already spend about $40 million, not sure where will the $ come from ?

Relegation will be an evil thought :(

Antioxidant Scan

Pharmanex came to our company. They have this scanner which can so called detect the antioxidant level in one's body. It gives you an immediate reading of the carotenoid antioxidant levels in your skin which is the skin carotenoid score.

Antioxidants can cancel out the cell-damaging effects of free radicals and people who eat fruits and vegetables rich in polyphenols and anthocyanins have a lower risk of cancer, heart disease and some neurological diseases

Mine is 21,000 :(

One must be in the region of 50,000 to be considered healthy. If this machine is really scientifically and medically proven, I doubt most people will get the healthy score. They claim they have scanned a Singaporean with 130,000, this person probably is a 植物人.

According to them, factors that affect your antioxidant level :

Diet
Avoid deep fried stuff, meaty food. 5-6 servings of fruits and vege daily.

Sleep
zzzzz before 11

Stress
To me, this is a bad catalyst for almost everything

Excercise
Regular excercise weekly.

From the above, probably conclude why I am at the 21,000 region. Being a typical Singaporean, except stress, I am not doing enough for the other 3 factors :(

Shucks ... Looks like I need to do much more if I am to collect my CPF !!

Take a break ... Have some "L" laugh

Hello Kitty Laptop !!!

Japanese mouthless cat is covered in Swarovski crystals on the cover of NEC's latest offering La Vie G Hello Kitty model, available for $1,650 by Internet order only in Japan. Pinkish pinky top with glittering stones.

Hello kitty "ah siao" probably can considering buying ...

http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/nec_lavie_g_hello_kitty_laptop.php

http://www.necdirect.jp/psp/PA121/DIRECT1K/ENTPND/h/?tab=N1K_Z_NPL_02&catalogid=N1K_Z_NPL_02

Microsoft takes stake in Facebook

Facebook and Microsoft Corp. today announced that the two companies would expand their advertising partnership and that Microsoft will take a $240 million equity stake in Facebook’s next round of financing at a $15 billion valuation. Under the expanded strategic alliance, Microsoft will be the exclusive third-party advertising platform partner for Facebook, and will begin to sell advertising for Facebook internationally in addition to the United States.

For a company that is less than 3 yrs old and annual revenue of less than $200 million, MS is taking a serious look this guy. Online communities has become so popular and valued in millions and billions. Friendster, myspace and facebook, etc.

Zuckerberg, the whizkid who started facebook rejected a 1 billion takeover from yahoo last year and probably a very wise move seeing situation now. Sep US numbers shows myspace has the biggest number of users at about 60+ millions, facebook at about 30+ millions while MS live space at about 10 million.

Facebook is planning to double its payroll to about 700 employees.

With targets of as many as 300 millions users worldwide, MS is hoping to use facebook as a ad magnet to increase its online advertising power. In addition, the thousands of widgets that facebook got from third party developers is a huge success and this seems to have attracted MS as well.

I became a facebookster weeks back and somehow I must admit it is quite addictive. It seemingly is simple but yet effective. The results are surprising and somehow really could linked up everyone. It is like a ripple effect in where it became a must to use as most people are using it.

Scam ! Scam ! Scam !

Saw this email in my inbox. So many scam news recently, lucky draw winners, fake court order, fake kidnapped or accident claims, etc. Does it really boils down to demand and supply ? So if no one will kena conned, then no one will con ?

Probably, there are so many people around the world, it is worth a try. Anyway, getting money electronically is like so easy money that conmen would be too hard to resist.

But I still believe if so called demands dropped, then probably the conmen might probably not be so tempted but then too many people around liao. “Goons” probably have a large enough % for the conmen to think of great ideas and fairy tale story.

Not sure how many victims has already fallen into this whoever ploy. Hoping that no one so "Goon" will even attempt to interact with him. But of course this whoever is playing with everyone's 七情六欲. 贪欲 is pure greed. Anyone who wants to 不劳而获 and usually 获 in a very significant way.

Though some might just 贪小失大 …

So USD $30 million, say we split 1/2 1/2. Probably I will get USD $15 million which is about SGD $24 million. For a normal white collar employee, say earning SGD $60K annually, you will take about 24 years at 10% yearly increment to have about SGD $5 milllion, that is if you do not spend a single cent of your salary. And still so far away from SGD $24 million.

Dear Friend,

I am Zhu Li, Bank Manager of Bank in China, Shenzhen branch.I have urgent and
very confidential business proposition for you.On November 6,2001, a British Oil
consultant/contractor with the Chinese Solid Minerals Corporation, made a
numbered time (Fixed) Deposit for twelve calendar months, valued at
US$30,000,000.00 (Thirty Million Dollars) in my branch. Upon maturity, I sent a
routine notification to his forwarding address but got no reply.

On further investigation, I found out that he died without making a WILL, and
all attempts to trace his next of kin was fruitless.I therefore made further
investigation and discovered that he did not declare any kin or relations in all
his official documents, including his Bank Deposit paperwork in my Bank.
According to Laws of Republic of China, at the expiration of 6 (six) years, the
money will revert to the ownership of the Chinese Government if nobody applies
to claim the fund.

Consequently, my proposal is that I will like you as a foreigner to stand in as
the next of kin to the man so that the fruits of this old man's labor will not
get into the hands of some corrupt government officials. This is simple, I will
like you to provide immediately your full names and address so that the attorney
will prepare the necessary documents and affidavits that will put you in place
as the next of kin.

Upon your response, I shall then provide you with more details and relevant
documents that will help you understand the transaction. Please send me your
confidential telephone and fax numbers for easy communication.Please observe
utmost confidentiality, and rest assured that this transaction would be most
profitable for both of us because I shall require your assistance to invest my
share in your country.

Awaiting your urgent reply via my email: xxxxxxx@gmail.com

Thanks and regards.

Zhu Li.

Spurs need a miracle !!!

The "ten" is silent. Some people pronouced it as "Tot" "ten" "ham". The club that I supported since I start watching english football. It was Gary Lineker whom I really like and he was from Spurs at that time. He is not as skilful, not as fast, but he scores loads of goals. And somehow he was not cautioned before in a game, something not possible in today's games.

During that period, soccer was not as sophisticated. People don't just buy clubs over and inject tonnes of $ to buy players to win silverware. You don't bid players for $89 million pounds and pay them $300,000 pounds a week. John Terry gets $130,000 pounds a week. So annually, salary alone he is getting about SGD $2.1 million.

Back to the main topic, Spurs had a bad start. Really bad. Probably also being pundits are seeing them to getting something better than 5th. After last night 3-1 defeat at St James Park, thing are looking really bleak. Defence has been very poor this season, with King still out. Dawson and newbie Kaboul are committing costly mistakes. Compound with Robinson's bad patch ... Hiaz

You can concede 3 goals, but can you score 4 ?

The arsenal game was a good example, several golden opportunities to go 2 or 3 up. Even the reliable keane and berbatov are wasting chances. 1 or 2 scoring chances are seen as crucial when you know your defence or keeper are going kamikaze anytime before full time.

News of getting Ramos to replace Jol did not help either. Names poped out, Capello, Mourinho, Klinsmann, etc. Jol did a great job, consecutive 5th place finish. Berbatov was a gem buy, simply technically superb, great finishing, team player, clever.

$18 million pounds Bent was crap. I am not sure why Jol bought him, maybe because of presurred in getting a big name buy. To me, he is just a taller but slower defoe. He did thumped him goals for Charlton for 2 or 3 seasons but for 18 mil ? Please ...

Bale is the only signing that is giving some credile performance so far.

Spurs have 5 games in 13 days next. A string of good results is needed miraculously to put spurs back on track or at least safe from relegation which will be calamitous :(

Pantry

Pantry is the one area where most employees will go daily other than the toilet. Normally, you will spend a few mins at the start of the day, washing your cup, getting your plain H20, or a cup of kopi or teh.

One thing I find it quite amusing is some people come in tray of several cup, glass, thermo ones, pots, flask, etc. Used by a single person ? Or daily helped people or the bosses to wash or replenish ?

If one has 2, probably is fine. One for plain water, the other for whatever. If you come in 3, 4, 5 or more ... then probably that person is so particular. I still believe it could be a goodwill service to bosses.

Countdown to Macau/HongKong ....

买东西 吃东西 买东西 吃东西 买东西 吃东西. In 11 days time, we will be heading to macau.

Flight/Price
Going by Tigerairways. Yup, not the airbus 380. And the so called budget airlines, not that cheap also ... somehow. The ticket came to about $300 per pax, though still cheaper if flying by jetstar to hk.

The only stoopid thing here will be the "To" timing. You have only 2 times to choose, 6 am or 3 something pm. Quite bo bian one has to choose the 6 am one, as the 3 something flight will make you lose a day's time.

The "Back" timing is still okay. Because only one timing, so nothing to choose. Haha

Accomodation
Hotels are aplenty to choose from in macau and hongkong. Was considering Venetian, but not really worth it if staying all nights there, it will cost about 1 to 1.2K SGD each, just for the accomodations. Metropark, Macau looked decent enough, about 4*. Each person about $280 SGD for 5 nights with breakfast.

What to do
I came up with a base itinerary, at least something to follow. One thing which I didn't expect was the ferry ride, wasn't that cheap. It will cost about $80 SGD to and fro daily.

Travelling has always been very popular in SG, almost every Singaporean loves to travel. Just boils down to how frequent, how much you willing to spend, who are you travelling partners, etc.

Looking forward to it :)

Everton v Liverpool@BJ TP

Another BJ outlet has opened or opening, in Woodlands. So we are missing one in the east, looks like should be in the pipe line. At 1830, it is already packed. Now the FC is filled with more food outlets, Jap, Thai, Pizza/Pasta, Waffle/Fondue, etc.

Looks like they are depending on BJ to bring in the crowds and hope that they can gain from the big crowds.

Everton to win was at $3.80, too good to miss. Haiz but as usual don't have this kind of side luck :( Even when everton took the lead when hyypia thumped in an own goal just before half time. They just collasped when ref gave a dubious penalty to pool where Dork Kuyt tucked away.

With 10 men, pool piled on. Their effort paid off when Neville found his "deep down" inside talent with a diving one-hand save on the goal line. He was off. Dork got his double.

Everton got their claims for penalties as well. The most obvious one was when Carragher man-handled Lescott down in the box just before whistle was blown. Lescott was suspicously playing as a 3rd striker :)

Can't believe why ref didn't give that while he gave the first one to Pool.

We got the Double Botak, Fish n Chips, Pizzas. The fries was probably just out, was hot and "sedap" ... really savoury. Beef patty with the melted cheese on top + some mustard was wonderful. The unique "tartar" sauce for the fish n chips up the appetite.

The pizzas though with quite generous ingredients and cheese failed on the crust and dough base. It was still okay overall.

One of the 血盆双煞 somehow still can down another Rosemary Lambchop. But the lambchop is really good. There is this new stall called chocolate hearts, it sells brownie, waffles with choco dip, ice cream, etc. But the waffle lose out quite abit to the Golden Mile ones.

Left after watching contender for the most boring first half of 07/08 between Ars v Bolton :)

Flickr

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

First attempt on my Canon s5 ...

Wanted to try out my new gadget especially in the night time. Day shots are really good even at the widest angle, at least to my eyes. Problem lies in the night, though pre-defined scenes shots are already a default in most cameras.

Night time when light is at its minimum is still a problem. I think I need to find a best stable grasp on the cam for night shots, though the best will still to find some object to support it.

And also play around with the ISO to get its optimum selection at different scenes ...

The s5 has these scenes :

Protrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Sports, Night Scene, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Colour Accent and Colour Swap.

Night Snapshots, Night Scene and Indoor are probably the ones that are commonly used. Night snapshots allows capturing of people in front of night background and reduces cam shake as well.

Some of the pictures at the below link.

http://www.kodakgallery.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?&collid=41751308309.895025250209.1192863266793&page=1

I got my canon s5 !!!

I got my canon s5 after some reading on what should I get and the best deal out there now. For ultra-zoom cams, the s5 is one of the best you can get in the market. I was thinking about the s5 or the olympus sp550-uz, because my friend can get it at a very good price.

But the reviews are not that good on it, timings are bad and use of xD card slows the saving. These are the main reasons that made me go for the s5. I got it for $720 at John 3:16 at Funan. The best deal checks seems to hover around $710 to $740. And since Oct 8th, canon is giving out freebies for almost all its cams.

For s5, you get a 2 GB SD card and a recharge batt pack. I went for this shop for 2 reasons, it topped the 2 free items with a free canon bag though I don't find it useful for me as I would want something bigger. The other reason was that guy in John 3:16 was really friendly, somehow, his name is Samuel btw.

Quite a few regulars in the shop when I was there ...

Got the enelope recharge batt as well. Recommended by him as these batt can keep the "charge" for months. $22.

Still trying to figure the buttons, modes, controls, blah blah ... etc. Best and shortest way to shoot. The super macro mode it has was quite interesting, so called allows you to shoot at object 0 cm away. This was a shot of my keyboard, almost 0 cm away.

Funny ... Hahahaha

This guy is good. Russell Peters. I heard of him but not sure if I watch any of his shows. My colleague intro him to me recently. Caught one of his clip just now, really funny :)

勇气

终于做了这个决定 别人怎么说我不理
只要你也一样的肯定 我愿意天涯海角都随你去
我知道一切不容易 我的心一直温习说服自己
最怕你忽然说要放弃

爱真的需要勇气 来面对流言蜚语
只要你一个眼神肯定 我的爱就有意义
我们都需要勇气 去相信会在一起
人潮拥挤我能感觉你 放在我手心里你的真心

Gyokuro is here !!!

The gyokuro is here !!! In 5 days, indeed quite fast. Same taste as the one I had before. Good stuff though expensive. A teabag for me can last me to about 4 cups, the taste is still there.

阿杜 - 差一点 ( Sin Ka Por Lang Version )

I must say whoever is behind this put quite an effort into this !! Or maybe talented !! Check it out !!

兄弟

Brothers, a movie attempting to describe 兄弟情 but in a triad society environment.

Looking at the cast, it feels like a reunion of “A” list actors from the past, 苗乔伟, 汤镇业, 黄日华, etc. Eason Chan looked out of place in this movie, he just doesn’t fit into a triad family. And somehow I don’t like his frizzy and curly hairstyle, looked frivolous.

Police and triad movies from hongkong are aplenty though not producing at a rate during its boom period.

The poster of brothers seems to attract the attention of audience with its sleek and very “义气” like design. But the movie just failed, maybe expectation was just not there.

Initially, the plot still looked good as details are tight but as it gets along, it slow down and I felt like … “Why don’t just it ends ?”. The worst is the ending, with everything within expectation in place, a twist or some “big bang” ending was like “in the pipeline”.

Sigh … Nah. Ending was …. Crap, at least to me.

This 天哥 guy, the head of the triad was supposed to have 20 years of good fortune as told by some master. In addition, the master also say his sons must be separated if not they will 相残. Eason was sent away to the US while苗乔伟
stayed behind.

And of course, others in the triad eyeing his position but then since he was “Po Pi” for 20 years, he remained in control till his son who remain by his side grew up.

苗乔伟 took over the rein and did the job well. But then the father was killed by the other oldie in the triad, can’t remember his name, who just “Buay Song” his father.

Eason came back and was used by 苗乔伟 to kill that oldie to avenge their father’s death. After that, the movie was trying to depict the trust, the 亲情, the 猜疑 between the brothers.

Then …. the crap ending.

Forgot to mention that Andy Lau was a cop in the movie. A triad must have police elements of some sort. 6/10.

Friday Dinner@Diandin LeLuk

Not the first time here. But I still have to say it serves damn shiok tom yum, just the right amount of spicy and sour, comes with generous amount of seafood. The pineapple rice, black pepper beef hotplace, beansprout in salted fish, chicken in red wine, etc are good. Simply delicious, the taste could be abit too savoury for some people. They seems to have expanded and taken some other shops.

Tried a new dish this time round, a promotion $10 chilli fish. Basically, deep fried fish drenched with thai chilli sauce all over it. The sauce was good but not much meat in the fish though, but is $10 so within expectation.

The beef was abit wierd today, it was hard like it was fried before and the cooked again sort of. Taste like beef jerky.

The main is still the tom yum. Simply power, you can feel it around your lips, you sweat and is like the heat surrounding your head. But somehow not overwhelming and brings up your appetite.

About $20 per pax for 3 persons, reasonable being we ordered 3 dishes, tom yum and the pineapple rice :)

933 万人迷

About 15 mins in the morning, definitely will tune in to 933 万人迷. It is because driving to work. Has never been a avid fan of such radio shows, more like if I am at home, will never listen to radio kinda of thingie.

Anyway, this 万人迷 is quite entertaining. Chemistry between 志勇, 佩芬 and Ivy quite good. And their morning song, taking the tune of Hair Spray with new lyrics, quite interesting !!!

Basically, they will give you news of all kind and talk crap on it. Yesterday, they are saying there was this Ah Pek who called food delivery hotline and order food but deliver to another address. Pizzas, fast food, KFC, etc.

Somehow, he was caught. More important, this is consider under the telecommunication act, an offence, up to $10,000 fine and/or 3 years prison term ... Interesting.

A bo liao ah pek playing some prank on someone probably he knew or doesn't even know. Wonder why .... :)

Gyokuro Green Tea

Tea is known for its benefits to health. Probably not those cheapo liptons or kopitiamones but even these might have some beneficial properties. Anyway, I just ordered some"Gucci" "Prada" "LV" gyokuro green tea from japan. It was considered a luxury item even locally.

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), an antioxidant found in green tea, is at least 100 more times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times more effective than vitamin E at protecting cells and DNA from damage believed to be linked to cancer, heart disease and other serious illnesses. This antioxidant has twice the benefits of resveratrol, found in red wine.

Green tea have benefits like reduces high blood pressure, lowers blood sugars/cholestrol, boost immune system and weight loss. But how effective and how much consumption for how longto have effects not really known.

I am quite a tea person so decided to get it after I tried a sachet. The fragrance isawesome and quite heavy though it was describe as less aromatic than sencha, another kind of green tea. Till the 5th or 6th refill, the taste is still there.

Cost about $19 USD for a bag of 12 sachets :) www.japanesegreenteaonline.com

30s away ...

I was just 30s away from collecting my winnings ...

Spurs endured a first 20 mins of Liverpool attack and got themselves level before half time after Berbatov cleverly flicked on for Keane to tuck home clinically.

It was even a better second half ...

A replication of the first goal but now at the other end. Berbatov knocked down Robinson's huge freekick and Keane usually very reliable, did not disappoints.

Pool piled on but did not look really like scoring and with Spurs holding well, have some half-chances of their own. It seemingly looked like an win at Anfield since 1993 might have well take some pressure of the beleaguered Jol.

Sigh ... it has been the story so far this season

2 mins into added time. Torres found some space to nod home the equalizer. DIE DIE !!

Spurs might just deserved for the 3 points last night but in reality, not really.

Resident Evil : Extinction

Milla Jovovich continued her undead killing spree in this 3rd instalment. But a change of environment, this time in the dessert. The story still revolved round the umbrella corp trying the contain the T virus, trying to reverse the virus effect.

But failed yet again because without the the original Project Alice subject, the replications are having problems to reverse the virus.

Actually it doesn't matter, we just want to see milla do her thing. And now she is more powerful, can use mind power.

Ali Carter from Heroes lead a team of "still alive" people in the world of undead. Most are there just to be killed. Ali Carter lives to probably to be in the 4th instalment.

Dr Issacs, the one who was trying the reverse the virus turned into a powerful undead himself. The final scene where he pitted himself against Alice and kept repeating "I cannot be killed" as he can self-regenerate.

But also die, he was literally dissected by one of the umbrella corp booby trap.

Overall, a watchable movie. 7/10.

Friday Dinner@French Stall

The french stall. One of our frequent dine out place. It served very good food and desserts. But whether how french is it, not sure about that but not very important. They have specials now and then. Today's ones looked quite tempting.

"Baked Small Chicken with cheese in streaky bacon on a layer of spinach and pimento sauce"

Sounds good. Taste really good as well !!! But I didn't order that. I had the chicken leg in "some" sauce with their sauteed potatoes.

Tried the small chicken. With cheese stuffed inside and wrapped by the bacon, it was baked and somehow the combination was really savoury. Nice !! The pimento sauce was good as well. It is a kind of bell pepper but made into sauce.

The chicken leg was equally good. The sauteed potatoes simply our favourite. Is like 锦上添花 to any main dish.

Desserts time !!! This time round I got the sherbet which never tried but too bad they do not have pear sherbet, got the lemon sherbet instead. Good sherbet gives you the "ohmmmm" and "wake you up" 口感, this is as well.

The giant profitero seemed like got upgraded. As this was not the first time we have the profitero, but this one was really big. Simply marvellous !!!

Satisfying meal :)

The Recent Scam : Top 10 reasons why people kena conned !!

The recent phone scam made me wonder. Are they too smart or we are too stooopid ? I did receive 1 or 2 calls from china accent speaking people, claiming whatever whatever but did not mention any so called "lucky draw winner". Maybe I shoo them off beforethey can even entice me.

On 933 this morning, there is even one who was conned for $350,000.
68 kena alone in Sep.Goooonss ?!?!?

Anyway, the top 10 reasons why people kena conned are ............

10 You have fetish of listening to china accent speaking agents and will accede to whatever their request

9 You like to take calculated high risk ! Pay $2,000 of hoping that you will get $500,000

8 You love fairy tales and still very much believes them

7 You love the media fame even when losing a few K doesn't matter

6 You have a mensa IQ of -500

5 You are in some desperate shit situation of needing some big amount of quick money and desperate enough to give it a shot

4 You need to physically look at a person to analyze whether they are telling a lie or not

3 You are some retired ah pek or ah um who have loads of withdrawn CPFs to spare

2 They are so convincing that if they say George Bush is Osama, you will believe !!!

And the number one reason why people kena conned is ....

1 You are simply a Goon Doo !!

Basically, there are no free lunch. Even there is/are ... deep thought .. Do you think it will be you ?

Ning Lao Bu ( NLB )

Ning Lao Bu send me a letter. Ermmmm ... I own them some money in 2002 !!! Because I return a book late, i assumed as I couldn't remember.

I own them $0.15. Yes, 15 cents !!! The cost of sending this letter confirm more than 15 cents !!!

Funny Ad ...

Some ads are really creative and usually adds a twist towards to end. This one below as well.

Late Lunch@Inspirasi Stall

First time tried this malay stall, supposed that it served some good mee soto and mee rebus.

Several people in front of me despite was almost to 2 pm. And it is only $1.50 !!!

$1.50 hawker food is so rare nowadays. But then it is basically yellow noodles, bean sprouts, chicken and the chicken broth.



The soup was good, not too overwhelming. Serving just nice if you are not too hungry. The chicken was tender. There were 3 other Ts who joined our table, kept looking at our mee soto.

A while later, one came back with 3 mee soto but apparently from other stalls. They looked so disappointed and asked where did I get it from. Told them just behind ....

Only swapped jersey on the field ....

都是你

谁改变了我的世界
没有方向没有日夜
我看着天这一刻在想你
是否会对我一样思念

你曾说我们有一个梦
等到那天我们来实现
我望着天在心中默默念
下一秒你出现在眼前

想念的心 装满的都是你
我的钢琴 弹奏的都是你
我的日记 写满的都是你的名
才发现又另一个黎明
这是我对你爱的累积

Job Agency ? How crappy can they get ?!?!?!

The process of finding a new job is always not easy for me. Most companies uses job agencies to get them the right candidates. Acting as a filter. I am not sure on the whole how successful does this kind of filter is.

Just too many unpleasant incidents happened on me, maybe is just my luck, maybe is my mix of experience and skillsets, maybe is because the IT sector, maybe ...

I found this actual event really funny ...

XXX recruitment company called

XXX "Are you still looking for a job ?"
Me "I am open to opportunities"XXX "My client is looking for someone who is highly skilled in ABC product h/w and s/w"
Me "I have experience in ABC but then we have to align the expectations of what is highly skilled"

XXX mumbled something ...
Me "Do you have an open position ?"
XXX "Oh yes, my client is an XX XXX"
XXX "How much are you drawing now ?"
Me "XXXX on a XX basis"
XXX "Oh I see"
XXX "Are you willing to take a pay cut ?"

I was baffled !!! IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO HAVE SOMEONE WHO IS HIGHLY SKILLED IN THAT NICHE PROPRIETARY SOLUIION to be willing accept such a pay !!! *Meaning lower then what i get*

XXX "She giggled and agreed with me"Cock !!! Then why ask such a unprofessional question ??!!?!

They should be familiar with specific areas in the whole of the IT sector.

In the end, she even asked whether I will be willing to buy myself out. Almost wanted to shout at her and don't waste my time ! Crap !

Sounds like a newbie who kena arrowed to try someone out.

This is only a telephone incident. There are numerous others where time is spent during actual interviews and simply was unfulfiling or just wasting both parties time.

Either the agency is desperate to push people in and "hala" in their submitted profile or some cockups here and there. Sigh.

Saturday Dinner@Swiss Culture

The Kuishin Bo Jap buffet starts at 5:30 pm. Slightly before that, the queue is already forming. The rest of the restaurants along the 3rd floor are empty.

We were the first at Swiss Culture. First time here.

I think the fondue is quite a favourite here but we didn't get that. The cheese fondue is about $40, while the dessert chocolate fondue is about $15. Anyway, a quick browse, decided on the "Must Try !!!" golden wings, zurich-style chicken, swiss pork sausage ...

The golden wings was good !!! 5 full wings, crispy and some kind of "instant noodle" taste like powder was on the wings itself !!!

The zurich-style chicken was so called award winning. The chicken was average but it was the gravy sauce !!! Just the right thickness and savoury but yet not overwhelming. The pork sausage is huge, skin abit crispy and a soft meaty centre but abit salty. The mains came with rosti and salads. The rosti is fried into a round prata shape but was quite "Terry Fox". Not sure why they fried till like that.

The swiss latte looked suspiciously like a cappuccino except it has no chocolate powder on the foam but it looked really nice. Taste wise, average.

A good meal and service was quite good. Definitely can come back :)

Balls of Fury

If you have watched Dodgeball, the ben stiller type of loser turn winner movie which tries hard to make you laugh throughout the movie. And it usually succeed with slapticks, crap but funny dialogues, comical actions and unexpected moments of twists.

Balls of fury is of a lower grade of the above main elements. About a young talented american ping pong player, Randy, whose failure at the 88 Olympics which send his life into dismay.

Many many years later, he became fat probably being in a "Fast Food" nation. Performing his incredible ping pong skills in some low-down restaurant cum bar filled with Alzheimer filled patrons.

Then the crap starts ...

Some FBI guy approached him and wanted him to help him capture Feng, some underworld baddie who was crazy about ping pong and usually holds ping pong tournament with expert opponents which he invited.

He accepted and being a slapstick movie, why he accepted was of no importance.

Being washed-up, he need to brush up abit. Then entered the most funny character of the movie, Master Wong, the blind ping pong guru in Chinatown.

Yes, blind. Crap movie, remember ? Blind how to teach ? Can ... his niece, Maggie Q as Maggie. She is just there to kick butt, play some real good ping pong and to be in love with Randy.

After some training, Randy must beat "The dragon" so as to allow Feng to select him for the tournament. No reward for guessing how the dragon looks like, the more you think it would be, the least it would be.

Then came the tournament ... which was held in a secret place where Feng lived.

Like the part about the "sex slaves", whom were courtesan that are experts in erotic art. Yes, we are not watching "Lust, Caution" ... So it just have to be an unexpected moment of twist.

It ended with Randy finishing off Feng and with a "must have" happy ending. Overall, a very entertaining movie with its laughs here and there. 7/10

Friday Dinner@Al Jilani

Not the first time we being there. It has been a very popular spot because of the good location and is opened for 24 hours. A typical indian food stall but with an extensive menu. The nasi goreng, mee/mee hoon/maggie goreng, mutarbuk and roti john are quite good, especially the nasi goreng and mee hoon goreng. Good stuff !!

This is their kopichino which is basically some kind of latte. The concoction is nice !!

The nasi goreng eaten with their belachan is really good. But the belachan is really hot, tiny portion is advised if you can't take fiery hot. The mee hoon goreng mutton is just good. A bit spicy and the mee hoon fried till just right, not too soft. The mutton adds the meaty bite into it.

IT JOB OPENING

Not sure if anyone out there is looking for an IT position. I have an opening in my team and I will just be straight to the point.

Key Requirements :
A) 1 to 2 yrs of apps development experience. Preferably pertaining to crm or servicedesk type of applications.
B) Technical support in the areas of workstation, servers etc in a MS AD environment. Preferably in a contact centre.
C) Experience in SQL 2000 and Crystal Report.
D) Knowledge in domains, networks and client/server is desired.
E) 1 yr contract with high probability of changing to permanent. Location will be in the west.

Any questions or interested parties can send their resumes to beisaikong@yahoo.com :)

IT JOB OPENING

Not sure if anyone out there is looking for an IT position. I have an opening in my team and I will just be straight to the point.

Key Requirements :

A) 1 to 2 yrs of apps development experience. Preferably pertaining to crm or servicedesk type of applications.
B) Technical support in the areas of workstation, servers etc in a MS AD environment. Preferably in a contact centre.
C) Experience in SQL 2000 and Crystal Report.
D) Knowledge in domains, networks and client/server is desired.
E) 1 yr contract with high probability of changing to permanent. Location will be in the west.

Any questions or interested parties can send their resumes to beisaikong@yahoo.com :)

Wednesday Lunch@Serangnoon Gardens FC

Missed the char kway tiao and couldn't find the roti john stall though the FC was quite small. Maybe missing the char kway tiao was our luck, some guy was in front of the queue but seemingly already waited since he got his "PSLE" and his other friends already done with their lunch. He was quite frustrated.

There is a stall called something something "高级油条", probably for the people who staying in the private prop around that area :)

The signage on this Bak Chor Mee stall is grabbing my attention. And with the accolades paste all over the stall, looks like a must try.

At $4 a bowl, it is not cheap but the ingredients are aplenty and generous. You get your fishballs, fishcakes, pig liver, mushrooms, bak chor and of course the noodles.It was good. Something better than the average one you get in a kopitiam or FC.

I think I know this stall before from some TV show. A stall selling bakery type roti in a FC and good business it is having. People come and go off with loads of roti. At $0.60 to $0.80 a piece, you have raisin, butter, cheese, gor cham bak, donuts, ham & cheese, heh bi hiam, etc..

Lastly, must mention a non-mention. Some something something "Express" stall selling western food. Its chocolate delight cake at $2.80/piece is not worth trying. Basically is sponge cake with a thin layer of choco fudge on top and a thin layer of "don't know" what in the middle.

SPOP 要截止了 !!!

嗨 ... Just couldn't finish this song. Chords and melodies are almost there but the lyrics somehow just couldn't fall in place. Is like 毫无头绪, 不知如何下笔.

A few more days ...

小城大事

Heard this "Live" at dragonfly on friday. I knew this song and always like it. Hearing it live and loud is another kind of experience. Somehow made me felt like singing it. 我重新填了华语的词 .....

时间在你离开以后停了
日复一日不知怎么了
夜突然没尽头 好像在跟白天比谁长

时间若能让心不再哭了
日思夜想不知怎么了
落下的泪好像 不知道为谁流

我不能这么样 我一定要坚强
虽然每一步都走的那么难
我往镜子里看 却看到的只是那没影子的模样

若时间 能倒去
明知道会伤心
我还是会选择去爱你

若时间 能带走
那所有的伤心
让爱再次占据我心里

Top 10 Reasons why St. JAMES POWER STATION is so popular !!!

We were at St James at about 11+ on friday night. It was bustling and beaming with $$$ ringing in. It was a while when you see hoards of people in a huge entertainment spot. With boat quay and MS already deserted zombied towns, only the Cannery is vying for the 'Must Go' spot with St James.

Here we go ......

Number 10
People at Vivo City have nothing better to do after their dinner, movies or shopping.

Number 9
All the rest are going there so we also must go !! Yeah !!

Number 8
It is the only place where you will get to gawk at young chicks on Ladies Nights !! *Only under 35 gets free drinks except Bellini Room*

Number 7
With a single cover charge, you get to zip through 6 to 8 distinct entertainment outlets !! Whooooohhh !!

Number 6
The dork bouncer still think that you are still below 25 even if you are born in 1976 !! *I was asked to show IC !! Not the first time people say I don't looked my age though but still ...*

Number 5
Singaporean got the fetish of queuing in and then queuing for re-entry !! Yeah !!

Number 4
People are checking on whether to throw all their cash and CPF into St James when it get listed on SGX !! *St James is on a reverse takeover on JK Tech and seek listing to SGX's new sponsored supervised board*

Number 3
Just another place for booze, babes, hunks, cleavage, party, dancing and deafening music ! *Also for drivers to test their soberness by trying to see whether they will become like 李名顺 and also if doesn't hit anyone or Poh Pi Poh Pi won't kena police check*. ** Running off is optional**

Number 2
Outdoor entertainment of seeing bouncers beating up a plump tattoed trouble making 古惑仔 ! *Last resort taken as that drunk f*ck obviously is very buay song by something*

And the number one reason why St JAMES POWER STATION is so popular is .....

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Number 1
People dying to see William Scorpio sing "原来只要为你活一天" in his underwear ONLY and with his angelic wings !!!!!!!

GrindHouse : Planet Terror

DeathProof sucks but its other double bill rocks ! Definitely not the normal cup of tea. If you like gore, infected zombies, brainless plot, cheesy filming, crude jokes, severed body parts and senseless killings !!! What are you waiting for ?!?!?!?

Head down and catch Planet Terror !!!

Movie started with Rose Mcgowan of Charmed as Cherry doing a sexual Go-Go dance. Then the story moved to main plot, showing army vechicles moving into an army base. They are doing some bio-weapon experimental but it went all wrong and people are infected there. But the soldiers got some kind of temporary antidote, some gas which they must inhale all the time to prevent the infection from starting.

They become zombie but not the kind of normal zombies.

You get all kind of infection and the skin just go haywired. Bubbles all over the face, cyst-filled, swollen and it is contagious.

So you get a town full of zombies. So who are the good guys ?

Cherry
Became the one-legged power weapon wielding zombie killer. She lost one leg after 2 zombies simply tore it off her. Yes, Tore !!!

El Wray
It was Robert Rodriguez. Seems like some of kind of mercenary to me or ex-cop or whatever ... Haiya ... Not important. So called leader of the good guys who packs a sniper shot.

Dr William and Dr Dakota
Husband and Wife. But wife was having a lesbian relationship and have planned to get rid of the hubby. Not much of a chance though with very zombied problems coming along. William got bitten in the end and became one of them.

JT
Some restaurant guy who is obsessed with coming up with the world's best BBQ sauce.

Abby
Naveen Andrews from LOST. He was some bio scientist who helped the good guys in the end. Well before his head got splatted off. It was a damn mess boi !

Rapist
I don't think he got a name. But it was Quentin Tarantino so it is a must mention. One of the soldier and since he was named rapist, of course he must raped somebody. He tried to do it on Cherry and Dakota but failed. He was damn pissed and forgot the inhale the gas. There onwards, he just mutate into some disgusted zombie creature. Yucks !!! Since he is a rapist and the infection infects every part of the body, his cock got gooy, slimy and droopy, even that he still wants to bang Cherry, failed anyway.

Team of Sheriffs
Every town needs some enforcer so they just fitted into the movie.

One funny thing was Bruce Willis actually acted and he was the Lt Col of the soldiers. Anyway, it was a damn good hell of a 100 mins of pure gore entertainment ! Funny as well ! 8/10

WTF is a schwarzwalderkirschtorte ?

It is a valid word. German to be exact. This was what my friend ordered.

Not anywhere near to knowing how the German language is structured but it definitely will challenge your mouth and tongue.

Torte means cake so schwarzwalderkirschtorte is actually Black Forest Cherry Cake.

Other items have a more fathomable description. Not sure why this has to be in its true german wordings.

Friday Dinner@Brotzeit Vivo

Wide selection of beer. Sea View. Breeze is optional though. And because of the alfresco settings of this restaurant, most of the seats offers you a lighted view of Sentosa. The service was quite enthusiastic but most important the food was quite good.

The view just before night falls ...

German food is famous for its sausages, knuckles, sauerkraut, etc. The "looked like" manager guy got us on our way by introducing a few popular beers. In the end, we got the Weissbier which was wheat beer. It was smooth.

Here comes the main cast. Garden Salad, Sausage Platter and Pork Knuckles ...

The platter consists of sausages like spicy chicken, lamb, chicken/pork cheese cracker, weisswurst, garlic ones. Definitely a must order for more than 2 pax. I like most of them other than the big fat greyish one which is less firm inside and it has a unique taste which I don't really like.

The pork knuckles is very good as well. Very cripsy on the outside and the meat inside is quite tender. Just like really good "Sio Bak" with little fat meat in it. The sauerkraut and potato salad that comes with the 2 main dishes compliments the meaty dishes.

Goes well with the beer too !

Desserts had been a must in most meals so far, this one is not giving the slip as well. Though the dessert menu doesn't look impressive. Anyway, the apple strudel with vanilla ice cream surprises. The strudel is not those normal pastries type like reinaldo. More of cake like texture and it is warm. Soft and with loads of apple in it. With the ice cream in every bite, the warm and cold combination makes it nice !


All come to about $120 for 3 persons after the HSBC 15% discount. Not cheap but it was a good meal. Worth returning :)

U 频道 - SPOP !!!

Finally, got my song recorded. Quality is quite crappy though because recorded using by handphone :(

Anyway, uploaded my entry !!!

才华横溢出新闻 !!! 万子见高层 !!!

Mediacorp's attempt to revive the previous popular StarSearch may have hit a hitch. Read in today's 联合早报's entertainment's front page. All the wierd actions by 评审万梓良 was reported in it.

This 才华横溢出新秀 was revamped and its format now based on the popular weekly elimination method. The so called stringently selected participants from TW, CN, MSIA and SG have their own Mediacorp artiste's as mentor.

I did not really follow the starsearch but when i do watched some parts, the only funny thing i notice was the comments 万梓良 gave was simply 'Wu Kong Kana Bo Kong. Buey Hiao Mai Kong". 万梓良, never give me the impression that speaking fluently and eloquently in Mandarin was his forte but still ... to TCSS ... is abit unfathomable worr

But now with the report out, looks like there are more than meets the eye. The part about he went to backstage and talked to 郭亮 and 权仪风 but simply 出言不逊. Asking them since they known each other for so long, they must be having an affair ....

权仪风 known for her hot words in the media in the past, was definitely 不爽. I meant, it was definitely not nice comments and she is a married woman somemore. She had no choice but to 顾全大局 first, but then how long can she 忍忍忍. We have to see !

There was another point saying during the "Live' broadcast of one episode, Mr Can'tTalk&Senile took out his "quite big' camera and started playing with it in his seat.

I meant, he might have won a 金马奖 but that was almost 20 yrs ago leh. Was reported that he quoted this outloud at the backstage during the live show as he expected someone to lead him to another area at the backstage.

Think Mediacorp must seriously consider who they bring in as a 评审 next time. Maybe 粱朝伟won't be interested or even free but there are still a handful of artiste out there who can be a 评审 what. With the right money and persuasion, might not be a problem at all.

Anyway he might be changed. http://www.xin.sg/article.php?article=9368&category=81

Poorer by $85.60

Booooo Hooooo :( Really was spending unneccesary $$$. My front bumper went against the parallel parking lot curb, somehow I did not realize it till it keep going against the curb till the bumper came lose and hanging off the front grille.

Only realize when I tried to reverse to get more space to move out. But while reversing, there was a loud and dragging noise. My friend went down to see .....

Sian .... The bumper already came off. But then some fortunate amid the misfortunate, I was able to push back the bumper. And it looked quite intact, so at least came drive it home.

Not sure what struck me, parked at that area almost at least once or twice a week.

Hai ...

This morning, went to Nissan at Ubi to get bumper re-fixed. $85.60 was the bill :(

我会用真心填满你的孤单

This song filled my mind when I was doing my morning run on Sunday. It was playing from my ipod. 它仿佛把我带到从前的时候. One of my favourite old songs during my school days. The notes are so melodic but don't think it got famous, probably 原唱 was by a local singer 郑展伦. And at that era, local singers don't go that far. Anyway, not important. 陈伟联在他的新专辑里重唱了这首歌. 我听的就是他的版本.

我会用真心填满你的孤单
作词：刘锦才　作曲：李伟菘
请不要再将伤痕挂在你脸上 明知爱情不一定能地久天长
换个空间别再拥抱孤单 别再为失去的昨天旁徨

请不要再将伤痕挂在你脸上 明知爱情不一定能如愿以偿
昨日缠绵瞬息间成变换 没有结果的爱情不必纠缠

为何不尝试 来靠靠我肩膀
选择我的爱 成为你温柔的护航
不管明天道路坎坷漫长
我会用真心填满你的孤单

为何不尝试 来靠靠我肩膀
选择我的爱 成为你温柔的护航
不管明天道路坎坷漫长
我会用真心填满你的孤单

Finally ? Not Yet ...

It is just simply jinxed. The Chelsea curse was broken last season. The Arsenal was almost that close to been dissolved. But it is just not to be ...

As usual, Arsenal stringed their passes together very well and enjoy superior possession. Even when Van Persie had a very poor game, the rest gel well and create the best chances in the first half. Spurs defence could not cope with Arsenal swift passes and attacks.

But ... It has to be Bale whose sweet left foot free kick swept into Alumnia's right hand post.

Sigh ... Spurs has taken the lead in 6 of the last 9 meetings but never kept the lead. Robinson made a few good saves and Arsenal misses again and again. Spurs lead 1-0 half time.

Arsenal pushed on ....

Gilberto had a bad game ... but doesn't matters

Spurs wants a second goal. Berbatov rounded Alumnia but could not beat Toure ... Sigh
Keane misses a one on one. Berbatov cross shot from a corner was somehow miraculously saved on the line by Clichy.

Adebayor headed in the equalizer as Robinson made his first mistake.

Then ... a screamer from Fabregas gave Arsenal the lead, sending the away fans into rapture. He has now scored 5 goals out of 6 games. The whole of last season, he only scored 4 goals in all competition.

Bent came on. Was put through. But he right leg like left leg, left leg like right leg. Miscued the shot badly. Very badly ...

Adebayor super turning volley in the ending mins sums up the game :(

Sometimes you just need some luck to get things going smoothly for a period !!!

错了再错

退到了绝境再退 破碎到不能破碎
能挽回什么 你就不肯说
我只能猜疑却都错
泪水灌溉这伤悲 绝望是你赐给的安慰
为何你说谎 我却受惩罚
你不如就用刀刺下

我可以痛了再痛 你可以错了再错
不甘心不闪躲 只为那 失真的承诺
我转身让你换着活 你存心用尽我宽容
为什么连谎言 你也刺破

New Pre-Guard Duty Test

Due to some siao lang who AWOL during guard duty with his SAR 21 weapon *With Live Ammunitions*, somemore went to Orchard Cineleisure jalan jalan, new procedures has been recommended to be introduce by Mr Brown.

Quite Funny :)

Link http://mrbrownnetwork.com/media/mb/tmbs-070912-pre_guard_duty_test.mp3

Friday Dinner@Kuishin Bo

They called themselves Authentic Japanese Buffet. At $39.80 ++ during Fri, Sat, Sun and PB, it is definitely not cheap. But what do you get to eat ?

About 4 types of different sashimi
Prawns, Scallops
Huge crab legs which is the main attraction
Sushis
A few hot dishes
Paper Steamboat
Teppanyaki - Beef, Squids, Salmon, Fish fillet, Chicken
Deep Fried items like chicken, prawns, crabs, etc
Ginseng Scallop Porridge
Freeflow Drinks like softdrinks and a great selection of Lipton Tea
And quite a spread at the dessert sections as well

These are raw like sashimi. Fresh and juicy. Eat till overdose.

Not a fan of Jap paper steamboat but want to give it a try. And confirm, because it is of miso soup based which is not really my liking.

The desserts are good. Cheese cakes, tarts, konnyaku, japanese "mi jiang kueh", dark chocolates, banana eclairs, chocolate ice cream, puff, custard roll, etc.

Thursday Dinner@Brewerkz

Brewekz has been a hotspot for drinks and food after work. It is still hot and always packed. With a decent selection of American-styled food items where the prices are above average and a huge selection of self-brewed beers, it draws a very decent crowd, especially on weekends.

A Combo of chicken leg and quarter rack of ribs. Drenched with its special BBQ sauce with a tiny tint of spicy. The coleslaw is not the norm ones. The herb spiced fries is abit disppointed, not as savoury as I would have expected.

Oreo Cheesecake in Ice Cream form. What is there to say ? Yummy !

They called it "Black Bottom Pie". Actually is frozen chocolate ice cream. Meaning it is a mud pie. But it was really huge. "Black Bottom Mount Kinabalu" would be a better name.

Ergonomic ?

I got my first ergonomic pillow just now. Has been unsure of its benefits and may not be able to get used to it, therefore did not really go and get one. Anyway, finally decided to get one as it may get my stiff neck I got every morning.


The pillow is contoured with one side lower, the centre is concave, the other side higher. It was selling at $39 in IKEA. There is another one at $9.90 but just simple CMI. *Cannot make it*

Tuesday Dinner@Fish & Co

"Hi My name is Sarah, I will be your *Don't know what* today"
"Soup of the day is seafood chowder"
"And we don't serve *some of the menu items*"
"Recommendation for today is the sword fish collar"

Ordered
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Mussels in Garlic, Lemon & Butter sauce
Seafood Chowder
Swordfish Collar

The chowder was average. Comes in a small cup but the ingredients are aplenty though the clams smells. Not thick enough to my liking though.

The mussels was good. Or maybe the sauce is good. Very savoury, goes well with the mussels or the bread that was provided.


Anticipating the main course recommendations ......

So that was swordfish collar !!! Always saw people order whenever I eat at fish & co. Big chunks of crispy looking fried items on their usual steel plates but big ones. Finally had a chance to taste it.

But a nice start to the dinner became ...

An ordeal.

Time consuming to eat
Portion given quite alot
The steel plates not big enough to let one manuvere the chunks of fish around
Have to find where is the meat
It is the collar so there are some parts which have the jelly or googy thingie
Didn't finish it. Shag.

Transformer 2

Hazards in China

Was on my way back from lunch. News on YES 933. There is a worker in China who was hospitalize, he 吐血 after drinking some mineral water. He was lucky that he came in quick if not confirm 死翘翘. The family members trying to prove to the doctors, let a live chicken drink the water. Well, 事实胜于雄辩, the chicken 当场丧命 !!!

In recent months, news of fake foods and other items in China is getting its headlines attention. From milk powder, distilled/mineral water, fake buns, and more which I could not remember. The recent one will be the recall of millions of Mattel toys produced in China. In which all of them contained a high amount of lead content, which can lead to inhibition of growth in kids.

Saw a news clip on TV showing some China spokesman "trying" to 大事化小 小事化无. His unapologetic tone and speech did not impress any all. In addition, attempting to site this as a small % of problematic incidents as inevitable.

天理不容 !!!

It is inevitable that some small companies tries to bend rules and controls to maximize profits that leads to using of illegal materials in producing items. But it is not inevitable that such incidents happened !!!

There was another clip on TV. Interviewing some Cina in China after the mattel incident in which a woman confidently said she still thinks it is safe and more important she believes her kids is old enough not to put the toys in their mouths. *Faint*

How about the media guy who fake the fake buns news ? But now who knows which is fake ? The news or the buns ?

It is almost impossible to re-establish a fallen brand. People are still believing that goods made in Japan are still of a superior quality, to an extent it has become a psychological confidence.

People still wear Nike even it is made in China, Vietnam and SA countries nowadays. The brand has surpassed most other factors.

So if the "Made in China" brands is tarnished real bad ....

Tuesday Lunch@Courts Tampines

Seems a belated entry. But anyway, not about the food. Wanted to check out if Courts have any relazing chair/couch/sofa or whatever. Had been slouching too much in bed to watch tv and the neck part was not getting comfy.

This L-shaped sofa at $1,849 looked ex, considering it was courts premium selection. More important, IT IS NOT JUST A SOFA !!!!

IT IS A DAMN L-SHAPED DESKTOP WITH LEATHER SEATS !!!

九月八号, 星期六, 晴

A Saturday that I wasn't out, at least till now. Woke up around 9, could not sleep anymore. Washed up, dily daly, watched a movie called 单身部落. Then I went out for dim sim with my parents and brother.

Actually, I could not find any use for the $40 capitaland vouchers that I redeem using my starhub points so might as well "eat it off". We were early at Crystal Jade at Tampines Mall. Crystal Jade served some quite good dim sum.

As it gets around 11+, more and more people trickled in. It was like 99.9999999999% full house.

Our orders came quite promptly. 虾饺 烧卖 叉烧包 叉烧酥 奶皇包 腐皮卷 酥炸芋角 萝卜糕 马蹄糕 糯米鸡 猪肝肉丸粥 鸡鸭粥 *They have a nicer name for this

It was good stuff !

After the full brunch, went to NTUC to get Ben & Jerry !!! 2 for $18,75 !!! Offer but still expensive. Seems like I am addicted to Ben & Jerry or Haagen Daaz in recent months. Though I do have it outside if I am near their outlets but usually never buy the tubs version and enjoy it at home :)

Got home. Finished off 单身部落. Some B-grade HK movie about the love life of 3 girls.

Then ...

I took a power nap. Think from 3 to 6 pm. Shoik ! Somehow slightly more lack of sleep this week.

爱在记忆中找你

2007 重头剧 岁月风云的香港插曲. 由林锋演唱, 他的声音还蛮好听的, 沉重, 有力, 带点沙哑. 这首歌讲述振邦与秀风之间的感情. 从互相讨厌 到 互相利用 到 互相爱慕 到 两人失败 到 彼此情投意合 到 有爱变成恨. 刚听的时候, 觉得这首歌还可以, 没什么嘛.不过当你在被故事带动着下听这受歌, 感觉完全不一样. 开始觉得旋律从开始到副歌, 有如高潮迭起, 像浪澎湃的打在脸上 ...

爱在记忆中找你 - 词 ( 不久会把歌附上 )

我对你 这一生 哪个可比
我与你 差一些 永远一起
邂逅时间场地 似连场好戏
要自何页说起
爱太重 深呼吸 欠缺空气
爱太美 轻轻的 却载不起
爱情来到时候 似明媚天气
它走了 突然聚变雪落雨飞

如果可以恨你 全力痛恨你
连遇上亦要躲避
无非想放下你 还是挂念你
谁又会及我伤悲
前事最怕有人提起
就算怎么伸尽手臂
我们亦有一些距离

你太远 该怎么 说对不起
你太近 一转身 却已高飞
快乐也许太短 似场流星雨
一眨眼 就如幻觉怕又记起

如果可以恨你 全力痛恨你
连遇上亦要躲避
无非想放下你 还是挂念你
谁又会及我伤悲
前事最怕有人提起
就算怎么伸尽手臂
我们亦有一些距离

如果可以恨你 全力痛恨你
连遇上亦要躲避
无非要放下你 还是挂念你
谁又会及我伤悲

前事最怕有人提起
就算怎么伸尽手臂
我们亦有一些距离
我情愿我狠心憎你
我还在记忆中找你

Plantronics 665 !!!

Finally got my bluetooth headset ! At the comex that is, didn't expect that there is such a good deal.

Walked past the Ban Leong Plantronics booth, browsing the brochure and most model are quite big and got a clip for you to hover around the ear.
But of course, if the headset fits properly in your ear then probably you do not need the clip.

I tried to buy the 645e model off ebay but could not find the right seller. Either prices varies or the shipping is quite high, though it is still cheaper to buy here with the normal retail price. Anyway, I bought the 665 model. It was $269 in the brochure but the guy casually say that if I pay by OCBC cc, it will be $169 !!!

Sure or not !??!?!?! So Good ?!?!?!?

After more confirmation, seems like it was just that simple and straightforward. I checked out other booths for other brands and offers but still decided to come back to bought the 665.

Actually, an average bluetooth headset cost around $50 to $100, brands like iTech, nokia, SE, jabra, plantronics as well.

Higher ends one are from $100 to $200. Plantronics higher ends model are slight more expensive, above $200.


My friend was using the 645e model which he bought off ebay and so far so good. That was one reason why I got the 665 as well. It comes with :

3 sizes ear gel tips
Usb charger
AC power charger
Handy car charger
A charging holder which acts as clip
Comes with 2 yr warranty !


There is also a slim clip for you to hook over your ear if the headset doesn't fit well.

Mine fits well with the biggest ear gel tip.

So far ....

Connection is easy and swift.
Sound is loud and clear.
Connection stable throughout the duration of use.

No complaints so far :)

天黑黑

我爱上让我奋不顾身的一个人
我以为这就是我所追求的世界
然而横冲直撞 被误解被骗
是否成人的世界背后总有残缺

我走在每天必须面对的分岔路
我怀念过去单纯美好的小幸福
爱总是让人哭 让人觉得不满足
天空很大却看不清楚 好孤独

一个人

到底是否能一个人到处去看看 ? 真的想放个好长的假 ... 多长 ? 几个月吧. 从来都不喜欢一个人, 有几个好伴总是好的. 可能找些一个人能独自享受和慢慢品尝悠闲的时光. 朋友当中, 要找几个猪朋狗友说难不难说易不易. 若能 convince 自己一个人吃饭旅行到处走走停停 ... 一个人看书写 blog 自己对话谈心.

话说回来, 工作都不忙, quite "做没" 的 actually. 也不知道为何想 take 个 long break.

在无尽头的 highway 上驾驶着无蓬跑车, 看看无边无际的四周, 听听风的声音
踏在白白的雪堆里, 等待着雪球大战, 看雪一片一片的飘
躺在漫长的沙滩, 面着碧海蓝天, 看着书，睡个懒觉
坐在环绕着山的 cafe, 慢慢品尝杯 latte， 看着碎花如雨随风飞
逛不完的商场中, 琳琅满目的东西, 看到喜欢的就买
走在异国风情的 "pasar malam" 中, 看看听听当地的文化和民情

没有时间的约束 没有安排的安排 没有金钱的担忧
心血来潮的期待 无优无虑的惊喜 ....

醒醒吧 Okie Okie ... Back to work :)

Starhub Cable - BPL 07/08

The almost 100% increase in price for the sport group subscription was a unwelcome move by starhub after it splashed $200+ millions to get the exclusive rights for BPL games. But more important is, it no more is collaborating with ESPN SS to make programmes for the BPL games.

Before the seasons starts, starhub annouced that it is partnering some hk company to produce shows for BPL games. And newspaper reported this so called company is practically unknown in hk. A logical explanation will be they come cheap.

Seasons started ...

It was bad. Still bad as I blog ....

1) The sound from the studio set is bad. Felt hollow
2) The physical set looked dull, cheap and uninteresting
3) Maybe because of the above 2 factors, it also made morrision and his 2 guests sound bad
4) Players name misspelt when info splashed across the screen
5) Formation wrong. Man City first game
6) Marquee scrolling across inconsistent and incorrect info
7) No programme to review saturday's game on sunday. Previously, Jaime Yeo does it on SS on sundays.

01 Sep 07. ST programme listing showed ch 21 will show Fulham v Spurs. But starhub website and starhub digital TV listing showed ch 21 will show Reading v West Ham.

While I am watching Liverpool v Derby outside, into the first 15 mins.

The marquee scrolled below ....

It says Fulham 0 Spurs 0 .... And "Live" on Super Sports Plus, Ch 21

"Wtf ! So it is really showing live ...."

Sian ... should have watched at home. Anyway, decided to make my way home. Reached home at 11 pm, still can catched second half BUT KNN NBCB WTF, Ch 21 showing Reading v West Ham !!!

CRAP !!! F**KING MARQUEE !!! ANYWAY SPURS ALREADY 1-0 up in the 11th min !!!!

In such a monopoly situation .... Sigh is the only way out :(

Ratatouille

Bourne Ultimatum was rated 5 stars by ST Life, so was Ratatouille !!! An animation about food. Rats stealing food, eating garbage, a rat who can cooked, a mean food critic and a book "Anyone can cook".

Gusteau, who died, was the author of the book 'Anyone can cook' saw his restaurant dropped its rating from 5 stars to 4 stars after a bad rating by the mean critic, Ego and to 3 stars after his death.

Chef Skinner took over but could not restored the previous glory and instead introduced a series of frozen food products. Then linguini came to work as a garbage boy and unknowingly was Gusteau's son.

Remy was the talented rat who had the special gift of smelling and cooking good food. One day, it accidentally helped Linguini cooked up a pot of wonderful soup and received rave reviews from customers and a critic.

Remy wanted to be a good cook. So he risked being discovered by the humans and continued to work in Gusteau restaurant as Linguini asked remy to help him to cook. As linguini became popular, customers were asking more than soups, so remy and him worked out a way for them to cook in the kitchen without the rest noticing that a rat was helping him.

Ego knowing the restaurant is getting its recent attention returned to request for linguini to serves him his best. In between, linguini and remy had some arguements but remy still returned in the end to help linguini out.

But linguini told the crew the truth, showing remy to them. The crew left. So remy has to get help ..... from the whole rat clan !!! Remy cooked up the ratatouille dish and served Ego. It strucked Ego with awe with his first bite and flashed him to memories of his childhood.

So he gave his best review ever to the restaurant. But sadly, rats being discovered by the health inspector, it has to close down. In the end, a new restaurant opened where linguini and remy continued their cooking of good food.

Iit was entertaining and light-hearted. 8/10