Oh Air Asia - Bangkok Nerver Sleep?!

So I received an email from Air Asia today, and I was about to delete it as usual - until I saw the copy for the ad:




BANGKOK NERVER SLEEP?



WHAT THE?! The bad grammar we can excuse, but the misspelling?! Who did they get to write this - some Ah Lian who claims she got an A1 for her English in SPM but still spells words the way she pronounces them?! She's probably the same type of girl (or male, let's not be completely prejudiced here!) who mistakes stylist for stylish or 'voila' for 'wala'. Sadly, these are the same types of people out there writing in YOUR magazines and ranting on their columns in YOUR national newspapers!

Of course, it could be that Air Asia is making fun of Thai people in general - and the stereotype that they can't pronounce English words properly. Hence, the question mark at the end of the sentence is symbolic of their awareness of the "Engrish". However, that would be giving way too much credit when experience has proven that it's more likely a very common error (the error being not that the poor copywriter can't spell, but that their boss actually hired them in the first place!).


PS - Even if it were done on purpose, the concept of the ad still wouldn't make any sense!!! *exasperated sigh*

Technology is taking over the world!

Nowadays, it's the norm for kids to have a mobile phone or their own computer. Back in the day, to have a computer for the whole family was a big deal, the internet was only for giant corporations and mobile phones were the size of the family pet. We used to have to plan in-person meetings or talk with two phones taped to our ears before the invention of Conference Calls or three-way calling.

In fact, while we're at it - Phones are getting so small that one day we'll just have them implanted as microchips into our ears. Holograms will make video calling obsolete and we'll be begging mom and dad for a BMW hovercraft instead of a car. So what is the world coming to exactly? Is it truly innovation and evolution? Or is it going to be mankind's greatest downfall?

Sure, convenience is key - but when did 'internet connection' take over simple 'human connection'? Kids are breaking up over IM, celebrities are divorcing over SMS, and friends can go their whole lives not knowing what their pen pal's handwriting looks like thanks to the wonders of e-mail. Regardless of whether you fear it or embrace it, it looks like it's far too late to stop it or at least escape it. Unless you join the Amish, that is.

Travelling further than the ASEAN region

Forget Australia and other parts of Asia while I'm at it! Why not set my sights a little further? How about Europe? I've always wanted to check out Italy, Spain, France and Greece. Maybe even catch some rays in Monaco (it's a principality!) while I'm at it!

But if I really wanted some sun and surf, why not hit the best place in the world for it - The Caribbean! Hold the pirates, please. I figure most people would go to Aruba, Bahamas or Barbados. But everybody forgets the little gem that is - CUBA! Yeah I bet you didn't know it was part of the Caribbean, did you? Neither did I until I was googling for great places to travel to! I found a great place to plan your Cuban Holidays, so be sure to check that out if you're with me!

Imagine the smell of coconut suntan oil, the taste of tropical drinks, the sound of the ocean, the feel of the sand and the sight of endless gorgeous half naked bodies! Mmm-mmmm!!! I should just go run out and buy a thousand bikinis right now because I am so sold on this, it's not even funny. *bounces off, singing 'Kokomo'*

Fashion: What's hot right now?

Lately I've been raring to go when it comes to fashion. I've never been known to be a front runner when it comes to fashion, but I've always had "the eye". I always noticed how every time I figure a certain type of fashion is 'chic', it's suddenly the new 'it' style!

Recently my obsession has revolved around shoes - I had an inkling about closed toe flats for yonks now, and what is this I hear on the fashion scene? It's in and it's here to stay! Fantastic! The key to fashion to me these days is simplicity. People strive too much for flair and attention. All you need are a few simple one-colour pieces paired with one item that pops. A great place to start would be stocking up on Black And White Clothes. Just take a look at those clothes. Some girls today might say "Oh it's too boring" - don't listen to them!

All it takes is one pair of turquoise pumps or a pair of gold rhinestone encrusted flip flops to make your outfit a winner! If shoes aren't your thing, you can always turn to bags, or every outfit's must - accessories! Big earrings, big rings, chunky beads, you name it. Just don't over do it! If your outfit already has embellishments, try not to accessorise too much. A pair of red wedge-platform slingbacks will do!

Visiting Melbourne

I'll admit, I was never keen to visit Melbourne - a city prided on being the best place to live in the world, with all its culture and most importantly for us girls - SHOPPING! We're talking copious and varied amounts of food, tons of nightlife and lots of artsy culture stuff!

Alas, all that hassle over planning the flight budget and not to mention finding Accomodation in Melbourne, made me figure I'd just bunk with a friend if I ever went down there.

However, most of the close friends I would have bunked with have since left Melbourne, which means I'd have to get some nice Cheap Hotels in Melbourne or even resort to dare I say it, backpackers accomodation!! I've had friends do that before and it was a nice experience for them, but I don't know if I'd risk it. I'm such a stickler for comfy beds and room service! Thus, hotels is a must for me! After all, Melbourne has some of the best hotels in Australia, so I'd really be selling myself short if I didn't check them out!

Maybe I'll skip visiting any friends and steer clear from the city altogether. Every time I've stayed anywhere in Australia, I never did any touristy things nor did I spend much time in the city anyway! Perhaps I'll look for nice Melbourne Hotels in St Kilda and just spend all my time on the gorgeous beach instead!

Yes, that sounds like a plan! Melbourne, here I come! (Someday.)

The Simpsons Movie

"...bountiful PENIS!!!"

What can I say, what can I say?! Let's just put it at "I give it 10 out of 10!"

The movie is ace in my book, despite a lack of Mr Burns + Smithers and the fact that a few jokes fell flat (for me personally, while many a moron laughed their heads off).

The 'shocking' moments left me in surprised guffaws. Everything from seeing Bart Simpson's penis to Homer flipping people off. I'm almost disappointed that nobody cussed but I think that would have taken it too far.

It was a clever story with great 2-D animation mixed in with some cartoonised CGI, and all the actors did magnificent jobs.

Some may tell you that Homer was annoying, which I don't agree with, probably because I appreciate and adore Homer. All you have to do is watch a few key episodes of Family Guy and compare Peter Griffin with Homer Simpson. You'll see that Homer is the lesser of two evils by FAR.

If you haven't already seen it, by all means go ahead - I promise you won't leave disappointed.

Those crazy lawyers in suits and their lawsuits

I was wondering the other day if we had any doctors in the family. We have one in the making, and quite a few lawyers. I myself had ambitions to become a lawyer when I grew up, but that didn't pan out.

What is it about law? Many people who spend years studying it, end up dropping out or going on to never using their degree. Is it because it's difficult to practice law in this country or do they just get sick of it after spending 5-8 years immersed in it?

The law system is pathetic anyway - they usually get the wrong person to pay up, set the murderer free or convict the innocent. Even when justice prevails, like say - a lawsuit monetary settlement - the person who is to get paid will only see their money after months of processing, if they ever see it at all!

We see these things in the news - how cases can go on for years. In the television shows, they say things like "If you take this to court I can tie you up in court for years while so and so is still free to roam the streets".

Where is the justice?! At least for some people, they can get a lawsuit settlement advance while waiting for their actual payment. But what about those prosecuted for murder? Where's the justice for the victims and their families?!

Maybe I just don't know anything about law, or I'll just never understand why paperwork is more important than punishment.

200720072007

What a special date today is! This year just seems full of special dates, especially from this month!

First was the very lucky 070707, on which several (or THOUSANDS OF!>1?) people got married. Then today it's 20072007! I'm not sure what that's supposed to mean but it's still pretty cool.

I feel bad for 2006, not many people made a big deal of 20062006 and I'm sure not many people got married on 060606 (except maybe Satanists!) What's a Satanist's wedding like anyway? I'll have to ask my mate Ui Hua!

Anyway, I don't have anything interesting, intelligent or remotely funny to post today. I just wanted to commemorate this day by doing something. So with this post, I take today's special date a bit further by posting it at 20:07, 20/07/2007!

=D

Online Dating

Keeping with the "online" theme that seems to be going on in this blog, we've decided to head down the road that either goes very right or so very very wrong - ONLINE DATING!

Anybody in Malaysia can tell you how annoying those "Muslim Matrimonial" ads on Yahoo! Mail are. Seriously, just piss off!

Anyway, Lavalife is full of creeps and we can't think of another service that people use - they're all way too commercial anyway. So we've decided to review something brand new - People-Meet.com!

People Meet dot com offers, what else, but Online Dating Services! The site's still getting its start but that's probably a good thing because that means there's less likelihood that the paedophiles have signed up.

They have all the standard tools from online chatting to an in-built shoutbox. So stop looking for Dating Services Online, we've found one for you! Tell all your friends and spread the word - because the database is so fresh, you can make sure you get some good sorts in there before the bad ones start rolling in!

One last thing - It's primarily a Christian Dating site - so yes, now Christians can find their partners online just like the Muslims! How's that for equal opportunity?

Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix

So I'm not a Harry Potter fan - I've never read the books and I only saw the fourth movie. However, I quite enjoyed it and didn't mind going to see the fifth one.

In fact, I didn't mind it so much - I wanted it to be an hour longer!


Yeah, didn't think I'd hear myself say that either.


The movie builds up to a really tense point and then there's a lot of confusion, great CGI and abrupt sadness. Basically, it's all a big blur right before the credits start rolling.

The thing is, I knew it was coming to an end - you can just tell with these kind of movies - and I was actually upset! What the hell!?!??


No seriously, I'm sure many fans will attest to this, as most fans of book-to-movie adaptations do; the book was better.


If only they'd bothered to put in that extra hour. Really all they had to do was cut off the third hour from Pirates of the Caribbean 3 and stick it onto Harry Potter V!


Alas, this movie actually made me kinda want to read the books... but only kinda.

The Online Shopping Quest Continues!

So a couple of days ago, I began an online shopping quest. The purpose? To find the best places to shop online!

What I came up with is a supplement to online shopping - online coupons! I decided to stick with that route for now and look for more places that offered online coupons because let's face it, discounts make a purchase just that much sweeter.



Today, I found this place that's updated daily with the latest promo codes for some great brands. I browsed through the coupons for something I liked, and boy did I find it!

What is it? Why, the Dell coupons of course!

Just look at some of these coupons - "$234 Off Any Inspiron 1420 Purchase" or "$300 Off Select $1199 Inspiron Purchases" - if only you could see me drooling. Once the next paycheck rolls in, I'll be making good use of these bad boys!

That's KeepCash.com fellow shoppers! It's a great site with even greater coupons. It's very user friendly and totally legit so don't let the simple exterior put you off - that just makes it easier to navigate! I really liked this site because they have instructions plastered all over the place to help you figure out how to use the coupons (which is really easy but it's still nice to know they have your best interests in mind!)

I could easily keep all this information for myself, but sharing is caring - and I CARE! So go check it out!

Nestle Koko Krunch Duo

Now most of you are surely breakfast cereal consumers. If you're not, then surely you are a chocolate lover! If you're not that either, I suggest you start to live a little.

Anyway, I was walking down through the aisles at a supermarket the other day and something caught my eye:


WHAT!


Okay, it didn't really happen that way. To be honest, this mysterious box of Koko Krunch Duo showed up at my house one day, and I had the pleasure to sample some of the delicious white chocolate Koko Krunch. Mmm-mmm!

Now I have never been that big a fan of Koko Krunch but with this new addition of white chocolate cereal to the regular chocolate cereal, I will definitely be getting a certain someone who has connections at Nestle to bring home some more Koko Krunch Duo!



HAVE YOU HAD YOUR KOKO KRUNCH TODAY?

Online Poker! Who woulda thunk it?

So for the past few months I've been searching online for a suitable online poker community to sate my addiction ever since getting onto the poker bandwagon back in December. Tonight, the latest attempt is Mac Poker Online. I was a bit put off at first because it's "Poker for Macs" and I'm but an old fashioned (or is it 'SMART'?) PC user. Nonetheless, I decided to give it a try.

The good news is that the poker rooms are not limited to Mac users as can be seen at this Mac Poker page. The bad news is that, it's not free! Well technically, you don't play on the site itself as they are basically a big resource for Mac users who want to know where to go for online poker.

Regardless, I scoured the site for anything that had the word "free" (my favourite word in the English language) and what I came across were the aforementioned recommendations to other poker sites which offer free play such as Pacific Poker. By this time I was too tired to go check them out so all I did was read up on Poker Strategy Tips! Now THESE were helpful, and best of all - free!

Fortune cookie?

So earlier this week, we finally embarked upon Central Market in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.


We were not impressed!


We just didn't see what the big fuss was about, other than the musical Bamboo shaker (we know a guy who's obsessed with bamboo and would probably have loved that).

There were trinkets galore, thousands of souvenirs and various knick knacks - a direct proportion to the amount of unattractive people who dwell within the city walls. We're sorry, but it's true.

The only other highlight would have been the infamous fortune teller but we decided not to get a reading done - we'd rather not know what the future holds!

After all, who's to say the theory that when you get your fortune read, you're really just setting your future in stone, rather than finding out what may or may not happen?

Besides, the guy's known to be a bit of a hack. We'd much rather put our trust in a phone Psychic Reading.

To sum it up, unless you want something specific that only Central Market can offer, don't bother braving the humidity and eye sores of the city - just head over to PJ and hit up 1 Utama or The Curve!

Transformers Pt II

WOW!


Michael Bay has not let us down! Once again, he has managed to deliver true to his form. As we watched the movie, there was a checklist of Michael Bay signatures to look out for within the film. Let's take a look at how he fared, shall we?!







Again, we must say...


WOW!

WiMAX

Sick of your ISP? (If you're on Streamyx like us, your answer is probably "YES!") Don't want to be hooked up by a cable anymore? Want more mobility but the same high speeds? Getting headaches from the coffee smells in Starbucks for the sake of free Wi-Fi?

Then WiMAX is for you! WiMAX stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access - yes, Microwave Access. Do not ask us what it means, because we don't know either. However, it is officially known as WirelessMAN.

What exactly is WiMAX? Essentially it's wireless internet at high speeds (DSL/CABLE), similar to that of Wi-Fi hotspots that seem to be popping up everywhere.

So is it just like Wi-Fi? No, it's not! The main difference between the two is that WiMAX enables you to access the internet over a longer range from the point of connection.

This means you could access it from several different wireless hotspots as long as they are within the range that WiMAX stipulates! (The speed goes up to 70Mbps!)

We know what you're thinking - it's just too good to be true. You're right, there are some drawbacks. For instance, the further you are, the slower the connection will get. However, is 10Mbps over 10km really considered that slow?!

We didn't think so!

For more information and lots of technological jargon, go to the official WiMAX Forum, formed in June 2001 to promote conformance and interoperability of the IEEE 802.16 standard (and the people who defined WiMAX as 'Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access'.

iPhone

The iPhone was released in the US on June 29th - and the question that everybody seems to be asking is "Are you going to get one?"




Personally, we aren't fans of anything by Apple except the occasional Mac computer and/or film making application (such as Final Cut Pro) - we don't even own an iPod.

So our answer would be a resounding "no" - it is just way too pricey (US$499/4GB, US$599/8GB) for something that is essentially nothing but a fashion accessory at the end of the day.


Take a look at the iPhone commercial and form your own consumer opinions:







Of course, with everything niche, new and nifty - come the silly reviews and spoofs. For a spoof news article (or is it?), see what happens when marketing goes too far on Just My Blog Lah.

For a spoof review, read this post at The Occasional Mumble and for a spoof MOVIE, check this out by our friend David Lehre:







The iPhone will be available in Europe in Q4 2007 and in Mexico, Australia and Asia in 2008.