Happy Halloween....

I can't access to Blogspot Again...

Blogger(blogspot) is being blocked in China AGAIN… Dame it!

I thought that after I can access blogspot during September 2006 and since China no longer block that domain, I stopped my friendster blog and start dumping whatever i feel like sharing on blogspot... It was really fun and I got to learn a bit of web editing from it... But... What a stupid thing that happen again... Initially I thought it was some server breakdown or upgrade from blogspot, because I can't access it on last Thursday... then it was Friday... Saturday... then Sunday... and then today... Basically I cannot see or view any site with .blogspot.com again... so it is back to square one... It was being blocked/banned by China.

China considering blogger registration system
Monday, October 23rd, 2006
In response to media reports, the Internet Society of China (ISC) confirmed that a blogger registration system was being considered by the Ministry of Information Industry, though no official policies have been made. The system would require all bloggers–including those who write under pseudonyms–to register with authorities under their real names.

The Great Firewall of China
The net police do not make the reasons for such actions public, but Chinese bloggers point out that DynaWeb, an anti-censorship service run by overseas Chinese, had been using a blog on blogspot.com to publish proxy server addresses that allowed users to get around the Great Firewall. The authorities’ blanket blockade affected all China’s bloggers, leaving them suddenly unable to reach their journals.

Light A Million Candles

The innocent victims of Internet child abuse cannot speak for themselves.
But you can.
With your help, we can eradicate this evil trade.
We do not need your money.
We need you to light a candle of support <http://www.lightamillioncandles.com/>.
We're aiming to light at least One Million Candles by December 31, 2006.
This petition will be used to encourage governments, politicians, financial institutions, payment organisations, Internet service providers, technology companies and law enforcement agencies to eradicate the commercial viability of online child abuse.
They have the power to work together. You have the power to get them to take action.
Please light your candle at lightamillioncandles.com or send an email of support to light@lightamillioncandles.com.
Together, we can destroy the commercial viability of Internet child abuse sites that are destroying the lives of innocent children.

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so please support them by going to lightamillioncandles.com
it is just only lighting up a candle to show your support...

Death Note the Movie

I just got to know that it is on cinema in Singapore from Qiang (after I tell him that I found out there is a movie made on Death Note)... Well, and the worst part is that he tell me he have aready seen it with Tong and gang on the cinema... Dame it...

Anyway... this is one good show... I have been reading the manga and watching the anime of Death Note... although I just start only no long ago... but I think the movie should not too bad... There are actually 2 (to 3) movies I think... Ha... Ha... something which I think it is cool and the plot should be good hopefully... Basically 1 movie will not be enough to show the entire story... although 2 movies are still not enough... but I think it is still better then 1... and based on hearsay, there might be a 3rd movie... Can't wait to see the movie soon... Too bad I am not in Singapore, if not I would have watch it last week... Dame it!

The 1st Movie was first aired during June 2006 in Japan...
The 2nd Movie is going to be air really soon on 3rd Nov 2006 in Japan...
As for 3rd Movie... as I said... it is hearsay.. so I also dunno have or not in the first place... anyway... enjoy the trailers for the 2 movies first... hee... hee...

Death Note Movie 1 Trailer...

Death Note Movie 2 - (The "L"ast Name) Trailer II

Sincerity

"Sincerity" this word came into my mind again after talking to someone over the phone yesterday… I have been commented by someone that I have no "Sincerity" AGAIN…

At that same time, it reminded me of 12 years back when I was been commented by that word over the phone also… Wah kaoz… This deadly word caused me to scratch off hundreds of hairs on my head and left me "wonder-land" for quite some time…

Of course from the dictionary I knew that :

Sincerity: （诚意）
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
“ In the modern world, sincerity is the rare and often-admired virtue of speaking truly about one's feelings, thoughts, desires. Sincere expression carries risks to the speaker, since the ordinary screens used in everyday life are opened to the outside world. At the same time, we expect our friends, our lovers, our leaders "to be sincere." ”

But until yesterday... 12 years later… the word came back to me again… Maybe I still have not fully understand it yet… I wonder… is it because I usually portray an image that is not serious enough? act cute? or clowning around?... and that’s why I was never taken seriously by others... that make me seems insincere?

What a Lovely Advertisement(s)

This is one good Thai advertisement… the storyline is very heart warming… although it is about this stupid facial wash…

There are 4 parts to it… just watch in sequence to see the whole story…

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Jesus Christ - The Musical

This is so funny...

Note: Not suitable for those who can't take joke!

阿扁 Song

These videos are based on Taiwan's 阿扁

醜陋的第一家庭

阿扁下台進行曲

都是阿扁惹的禍 只怪邱『異』爆料爆太多

碰碰阿峰Hip-Hop 《第一家庭》

Enjoy...

Aryati(Mum)... Happy Birthday!!!

My "alien" number which appeared on the mobile phone of Yat's was hanged up... Yat don't be afraid... I am no bad guy... I just wanna wish you Happy Birthday...

Luckily you picked up after my many tries... and I finally got to say

Happy Birthday!!! to you

PS: Don't worry I am not the only one who remembered... there are more... :)

红花会 Preview

There were 红花会 gathering on the net for yesterday and today… And in our discussions, we came up with this new idea for the Society…

Without delays, draft for the new plan for 红花会 is being up on the Web last night… Seriously, everything is still in careful planning and construction… For this new blogsite, whether will it be put into good use or even make it or not… it will be too early to tell…

Anyway… it is just at a testing stage now… the whole thing is only with temporary layout and skeleton framework… but everything as been going smoothly so far… The rest of it will be out once the time is ready…

coming up soon will be stuffs like: the rules, new design and layout, 红花会's Official Logo and many many more new add-on features too…

The new work has being distributed today… and it will only be added and be actualized bit by bit in the new few stages… Quality will take a bit of time and effort… so got to wait, bo bian…

So therefore… for those who knows what 红花会 is and wonder what we are up to… this is all about… do take a preview of it;

and for those who don’t know 红花会, it doesn’t matter, as this is what we are newly coming up with to let you know more…

Oh ya… do give comments on my site if you have any sugguestions for improvements… Thanks…

Click on the link to take a preview of it: http://hong-hua-hui.blogspot.com/

I can't believe this is on Wikipedia...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mee_siam

Mee siam
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mee Siam refers to "Siamese noodle" is a dish of thin rice noodles (vermicelli) in spicy sour sweet soup popular in Singapore.

Originally a Thai dish, it became a Nyonya specialty that is now prepared by Indians, Malays as well as Chinese stalls in Singapore with slight variation in ingredients. It is served with salted soy beans, dried bean curd, boiled egg, and tamarind, garnished with spring onions and Chinese chives.

At the Singapore 2006 National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made a "Mee Siam mai hum (No cockles in my Mee Siam)" remark, and was made the butt of a joke/song in a popular Singaporean podcast The MrBrown Show. The podcast took Mr Lee's comment and edited it to the tune of "My Humps" by the Black Eyed Peas. Since "hump" refers to sexual intercourse, this gave the impression he was thinking of sex in giving the National Day Speech. This comment was also lampooned due to the fact that the dish does not contain cockles at all. Since in Singapore, people often mix English words with local dialect like Hokkien, when they say, "me siam mai hump" can also mean "I feel tired of being humped". In the same fashion, the popular Singaporean podcast The MrBrown Show drew lots of laughter and giggles because "mai hump my hump" can also be interpreted as "Please don't hump my bum" with the first "hump" as a verb and the second "hump" as a noun.

More important however were the political implications. As mee siam is considered middle and working class fare, many Singaporeans took the "mai hum" error as a further sign that major PAP politicians were losing touch with the ground.

Sesame Street on Marijuana

Sesame Street on Marijuana by Adam Sandler

The Zodiac Match Test

I have always enjoyed Tickle.com for all their personality tests, IQ test and so on... this is the latest one which I have done:

The Zodiac Match Test -
Edmund, the best match for your personality is Libra

Libra, the Scales (September 24 to October 23): This idealistic yet easygoing partner is just your type. Initially, a Libra partner may catch your attention with their elegant charm and attentiveness during courtship. But as you get to know them better, you're likely to be even more drawn to your Libra's appreciation for beauty and fairness, as well as their peaceful disposition. People born under this sign are known for being romantic partners who have an excellent ability to build and grow an egalitarian relationship. Librans may seem to be a bit lazy to you at times. However, their love of pleasure can be a benefit, too — one that can roust both of you from falling into boring relationship routines. In the bedroom, you'll likely find the Scales to be both creative and driven, with a significant sexual appetite. In general, Libras are flirtatious, talkative people who are almost always open to amusing distractions.Although Libra is your strongest Zodiac Match, your responses indicate there are a number of other astrological signs that you're highly compatible with.

OMG!!! It's Kelven Tan Singing

I saw Gen's blog as she posted a youtube video as her new entry on 11th Oct 2006... but because the stupid friendster blog got this problem in displaying it out as an embed flash video... so I didn't bother to click on the site to see the video... but today I was really kind of bore.. so I went to check on what the video was all about... And I OMG!!! It’s Kelven Tan Singing...

Check this out people... Especially Sentosa and Ex-sentosa people!!!

Note: Gen's Contribution

What is Stephen Lynch all about?

Note: Some (All) of the song content maybe offensive... Do not click and listen if you are a serious, conservative, old school, uncompromising, holy, religious, humorless, non-forgiving, straight-minded, dedicated or easily offended person...

Lullaby (Divorce Song)
this was the first song which I discovered Stephen Lynch...


I am not Gay
This was one funny song...


Special Ed
One of my favorite songs...


Craig
This song is Cool...

Stephen Lynch

"It's Your Wedding Day"

"Growing Old With You"

BIOGRAPHY

Growing up in the woods of Northern Michigan, Stephen Lynch always had music in his life. But it wasn’t until he saw the movie “This is Spinal Tap” that he found his direction – to be a comedic singer songwriter.

Lynch moved to New York City in 1996 to put his music to the test. Disarming audiences with his sweet-voice and blindsiding them with his lyrics, Stephen found welcoming fans at the city’s comedy clubs and downtown alternative comedy venues. He became a regular on radio shows such as “Opie and Anthony” and over the next couple of years began touring the country’s nightclub and college circuit building a loyal fan base.

In 2000, Stephen released his own “Comedy Central Presents” special, which was one of the highest rated specials for the network. Later that year he released his first CD, “A Little Bit Special” (What Are Records), which was labeled "an instant comedy classic" by CD-Now. In 2002, Stephen released his second CD, “Superhero” (What Are Records), a collection of live recordings from five different venues in and around New York City. Collectively, the two CD’s have sold over 160,000 copies.

In 2004, Stephen released his first live DVD, “Live at The El Rey” (Razor & Tie). Recorded live at The El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, the DVD contains over 70 MORE minutes of live performance featuring 16 songs and over an hour of bonus material. To date the DVD has sold over 35,000 copies.

Stephen has performed at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, has been featured on Comedy Central’s “The World Comedy Tour” taped in Melbourne Australia, on Comedy Central’s “The World Stand’s Up” taped in London and has made four appearances on NBC’s “Last Call with Carson Daly.” Stephen completed a 44-city theater tour from September 2004 through February 2005 and will begin his next theater tour in October 2005.

On July 4, 2005, iTunes named both of Stephen’s CD’s, “A Little Bit Special” and “Superhero” as two of the 100 best-selling independent albums in iTunes’ history.

On October 4, 2005, Stephen will release his third CD of new material, “The Craig Machine” (What Are Records). The CD was recorded live at Symphony Space in New York City.

In December, Stephen will begin rehearsals as star of the new Broadway musical, “The Wedding Singer”, scheduled to open on Broadway in the spring of 2006. “The Wedding Singer” is based on the 1998 Adam Sandler movie of the same name. Stephen will be playing the Sandler role of Robbie Hart.

From: www.stephenlynch.com

Luckily I am not a woman...

Cola is one of my most loved drink... Luckily I am not a woman... hee... hee...


Cola Raises Women's Osteoporosis Risk
PST By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter
From: Yahoo! Health: Arthritis News

(HealthDay News) -- Cola may not be so sweet for women's bones, according to new research that suggests the beverage boosts osteoporosis risk.

"Among women, cola beverages were associated with lower bone mineral density," said lead researcher Katherine Tucker, director of the Epidemiology and Dietary Assessment Program at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University.

There was a pretty clear dose-response, Tucker added. "Women who drink cola daily had lower bone mineral density than those who drink it only once a week," she said. "If you are worried about osteoporosis, it is probably a good idea to switch to another beverage or to limit your cola to occasional use."

The report was published in the October issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
About 55 percent of Americans, mostly women, are at risk for developing osteoporosis, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation.

In the study, Tucker's team collected data on more than 2,500 participants in the Framingham Osteoporosis Study, averaging just below 60 years of age. The researchers looked at bone mineral density at three different hip sites, as well as the spine.

They found that in women, drinking cola was associated with lower bone mineral density at all three hip sites, regardless of age, menopause, total calcium and vitamin D intake, or smoking or drinking alcohol. Women reported drinking an average of five carbonated drinks a week, four of which were cola.

Bone density among women who drank cola daily was almost 4 percent less, compared with women who didn't drink cola, Tucker said. "This is quite significant when you are talking about the density of the skeleton," she said.

Cola intake was not associated with lower bone mineral density in men. The findings were similar for diet cola, but weaker for decaffeinated cola, the researchers reported.

The reason for cola's effect on bone density may have to do with caffeine, Tucker said. "Caffeine is known to be associated with the risk of lower bone mineral density," she said. "But we found the same thing with decaffeinated colas."

Another explanation may have to do with phosphoric acid in cola, which can cause leeching of calcium from bones to help neutralize the acid, Tucker said.

One expert agrees that women should reduce the amount of cola they drink.

"I would expect this finding," said Dr. Mone Zaidi, director of the Mount Sinai Bone Program at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City. "It's probably a caffeine-related problem."

Women should limit their caffeine intake, Zaidi said. "Caffeine interferes with calcium absorption, which results in less bone formation," he said.

This can be a problem for younger women who never develop peak bone density, Zaidi noted. "Younger women who have a lot of coke will not form bone to an extent their peers would; so, years later, in menopause, they are going to be disadvantaged," he said.

Lossing Weight

I suddenly have this urge to go on diet… Well, actually I often have this urge… ha… ha… but I know that I am not doing anything to it… Eating food has been part of my enjoyment… Finding good food to eat and tasting new food is also one of my favorite past-time…

Well, but I have been back to my previous weight before Army… And maybe it is time I should really do something about it… hee… hee… Actually I really hate it when I injured my left leg during the soccer game last time held by my company, I could have made use of that time to loss some weight… anyway… enough of excuses for myself… I just need to start something now…

Maybe I should set some rules for myself… it may help a little… Well… maybe I can think over lunch… ha... ha… oh ya… I think I can start by eating lesser for lunch… I will cut down the potion... anyway the food sucks in the canteen… so I think there shouldn’t be any problem for me to do that… hee… hee…

The rest of the plan may be I can start think after lunch… on maybe when I feel like losing weight again… :p

Untied Knot

I scrolled through my “Friendster” friend list... and as usual I came across this old friend whom I have not seen nor hear from for many years... I clicked onto the profile... browsed through her updates and photos... and she still look as sweet as last time when I knew her (actually look more and more attractive)...

Well, I think I still have that knot in my heart which I can’t untied... although I moved on and I have tried to untied it for so many years, I still can't seems to even loosen that knot... There are no longer any feelings, happiness or pain but it is just so frustrating... because I will never know what to do if one day I meet her on the road... Aiya... and I really afraid that day will come soon… Lucky I am in China now… At least the risk is lower here…

***Anyway Martin Ko, if you are reading this... you better keep it a secret... because you are only the dame person I talk to you about this before... And you better don't disclose who is the knot... not even to Pearl!!!

The Wicked Junior

As my stress level hit the brim... I decided to take a little break to enjoy a little IQ game for a few minutes... The last time I tried "The Wicked", I went MAD over it because even until today I have not completed it... Today, I tried this new "The Wicked Junior", which I thought it maybe easier but guess what... I can't even get pass level 1... This make me even more stress up... So, in order to release my stress… I read the spoiler and completed it... and of course I cooled down and feel better after it... Ha... Ha...

Click to try the Game

Anyway, I did still manage to guess some of the questions correctly by myself, although I cheated to complete it... Maybe you should try it out to find out how fun it is (if you can make pass the 1 level)… Well, when you give up, you can ask me for the spoiler too... Ha... Ha...

Experiencing Public Holiday in China

A week of holidays has passed… Although it is only 3 days of actual PH (public holiday), China has make it in such a way that they joined the 2 sets of Saturdays and Sundays rest day together with the 3 days of PH to make it “looked like” one week… and that also explains why I am working on a Sunday now...

Anyway for this “looked like” one week break… I spent it living with Tongwei’s family in 石家庄… It was really an interesting experience to live with a China Chinese family…It was really different from my expectations initially but eventually I got used to it… Most of the time, I was trying to understand their culture, lifestyle, food and their speaking accent… From there, I saw a great deal of family values and philosophies which reminded me of my family and friends in Singapore… I also realized that the so called “soup” that was served after each filling meal of dishes and buns, which I thought I could finish it, was actually a bowl of noodles… and the unlimited number of mosquito that buzz next to my ear the whole night also reminded me of Army’s outfield…

During my stay there, I almost joined Tongwei to all his gatherings with hometown’s friends… We went for good food, clubbing, KTV, arcades games, pool and many more... It was fun and I got to know lots of people whom I met the first time, and the friendship was further strengthen with alcohol introduced…

Tongwei also had to meet up with his future-in-laws for the first time during this trip… During his future-in-laws meet up, his Dad showed me around and also accompanied me to look at the Flower Festival in the National Park… Other than those, I also saw the new Jacky Chan movie in the cinema… play games at LAN-shops… and do lots of window shopping…

For Tongwei, it was like a Minister going for a political visiting to another country’s President… Outside he discussed it with his friends on what to do and prepare… At home… all family members and relatives will meet up, talk about it and plan for it together… I was there of course… witnessing the process and praying for his smooth meeting with his future-in-laws…

Well, it was exciting of course… but it was even more happening when he returns home with news that the future-in-laws are coming to his house to return their visit to his family 2 days later… This created another day of excitement and topic to discuss on what to do again…

Well, to us in Singapore it may seem like it is a simple normal meeting up… But if the 1st visit involves not only the family meeting up… but plus the uncles, aunts and whoever in the family tree… it may not seem as simple anymore… Well… it was fun… and it also has been a blessing that everything turn out fine… Tongwei was in almost breathless status after those 2 events… Ha... Ha…

Now that I seen this, I wonder what will be like for me if I will to meet my future-in-laws the next time… I don’t think meeting the future-in-laws in Singapore will not be as exciting… Anyway, I need not worry yet as I don’t even have a girlfriend now… so I am still in the protected animal series…Ha… Ha…

It has been a simple and fast week… Although I haven’t really rested enough yet, in a brink of eye and I’m back in office working…

Anyway, today is the 8th of Oct... so… most importantly…

Happy Wedding, Kevin Goh!!!!