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Cough, Oh Cough!

2010-08-12T08:46:00.000-07:00

Cough, my best friend... never leave me alone, follow me everywhere I go

Many trips to clinic and took medicines here and there but never never 100% recover from it. Darn it! I restricted myself from ice cold drinks, yet never really help. Tried other remedies shared by friends/colleagues and... it didn't really help as well.

What da heck should I do? This week alone, I took sick leave (AGAIN!) and on medication. Doc said he's giving me stronger medi, but somehow it's not kicking in yet (as you see, I'm still able to update my blog...haha)

Do you know of any remedies for cough/phlegm?

OMG! Food & Tea Hong Kong Restaurant, it's opened in Gurney Plaza

2010-08-06T19:51:00.001-07:00

Fortunately (more like unfortunately, for my tummy!!), my wife & I stumble upon Food & Tea Hong Kong Restaurant in Gurney Plaza as we were strolling around the complex after heavy lunch.

The first time I visited Food & Tea HK Restaurant was the branch in Berjaya Times Square, with some old buddies. The food was fantastic, though I can't really recall what I had back then (few years already lah...)

Anyhow, my wife & I were very glad to find out its existence in Gurney Plaza and we 'immediately' went there on the following day. They got set meals, consisting of main dish (few YUMMY choices), soup of the day, and dessert ('qui leng koi'). Ala carte choices are YUMMY too, you'll go 'crazy' and 'outta control' if you could not resist... Crappo, that's what happened to my wife & I, LOL

How I wished I took some photos of the food I had... chuussscksss

Location info here, courtesy of Bamboo Chopsticks website

White House Coffee @ Penang Time Square... part4

2009-09-18T18:43:00.000-07:00

Last but not least, 4th dish: Deep Fried Otak-otak Beancurd. My wife's fave! And they are really yummie! :-)

Price: RM9.00

White House Coffee @ Penang Time Square... part3

2009-09-18T18:40:00.000-07:00

3rd dish: Pongtay Chicalok Chicken... yup, another interesting name :P

This is another yummie dish (like DUH, else I won't bother posting here lah). Though I have to "complain" it can be a tad too salty :-/

Price: RM15.00

White House Coffee @ Penang Time Square... part2

2009-09-18T18:30:00.000-07:00

The 2nd dish... interesting name "Masak Ti-Tek"
No idea what it meant (if any), LOL
RM13, but its worth the experience... yummie also. 2 medium-size prawns, some kang-kong, some tiny prawns ("hebi" in Hokkien :p), some ubi keledek (I think so! ok ok I'm not that well-versed with ingredients... will buck up my knowledge :P)... the soup tastes like green curry a lil but not spicy

Price: RM13.00

White House Coffee @ Penang Time Square

2009-09-18T18:20:00.000-07:00

Pic 1: Black Pepper Beef with Butter Fried Rice! yummie yummieeeeeeee!!!

Pic 2: zoom in Black Pepper Beef :-P~~~

Pic 3: and here's SQUARE-shaped (not sure if the owner/chef loves watching Sponge-Bob Square Pants, LOL) Butter Fried Rice :-P~~~~~~~~~~
this is supper yummie! oh erm maybe not for those on diet :-p

Price: RM9.30

Barcelona vs Real Madrid : 6-2 goals highlight... Woo Hoo!!

2009-05-05T18:39:00.001-07:00

FOR SALE: Automax Nanotech Fuel Enhancer

2009-04-24T03:10:00.000-07:00

AutoMax NanoTech Fuel Enhancer (NFE) is the only liquid nanotechnology and multi-functional fuel additive that delivers immediate and dramatic results! It:

•Saves fuel up to 28% - Varies from 8% - 28%, depending on engines, road and traffic conditions, climate and driving habits

•Increases engine power up to 20% - Enhances combustion for a smoother-running engine with quicker acceleration and increased power

•Eliminates engine knocks & extends engine life - By keeping the combustion chamber clean, it eliminates engine knocks and helps maintain a quiet and smooth-running engine for a longer time

•Saves on maintenance - A cleaner engine prolongs life expectancy of the oil filter, engine oils last at least twice longer, thus reduces maintenance costs

•Reduces harmful emissions up to 98% - Resulting in a cleaner and healthier environment

Goto here: Lelong page

Behold the Voice of An Angel... Susan Boyle

2009-04-23T08:09:00.000-07:00

I am truly glad to have watched the YouTube video of Susan Boyle in Britains Got Talent 2009... I've watched it again and again for many many times, and each time never fail to bring some tears to my eyes! Just check out the reactions of the judges and audience (note that young sarcastic girl in the audience)...

Never EVER judge a book by its cover. Ordinary people CAN do extraordinary things, and SUSAN BOYLE had proven that!

If you've yet to watch the YouTube video, pls, I strongly beg you to... Susan Boyle

Come join in together for EARTH HOUR

2009-03-16T06:41:00.000-07:00

Come together to fight Global Warming! Simply turn off your lights for 1 hour (8:30pm - 9:30pm) on 28th March 2009, Saturday. Please, please, please join in together...

For more information, please visit:

Earth Hour

Earth Hour Penang Launched!

"Great parking skill" -- Elders "makan garam" (ate salt) more? Sure or not...?!

2009-03-08T22:55:00.000-07:00

The hypermarket was just about to open when he arrived, and basically he was the 2nd car that drove into the parking area. Check out the way he parked his car... and he could not care less to adjust it properly! Another ignorant driver... sad!

Typical driver... "Why Q, when u can jump Q?"

2009-03-08T22:35:00.000-07:00

Just "normal" happenings at that particular underpass... day-in day-out
There are just too many inconsiderate drivers out there, how unfortunate... sad!

V-day @ DOME Island Plaza...

2009-03-08T22:32:00.000-07:00

Yummy spaghetti with a thick slice of beef...oh yeah!

Carl's Junior @ Pavilion KL... darn I miss the burger!!

2008-12-06T00:33:00.000-08:00

Oh man, I miss the juicy beef burger!!

"Amazing & Considerate" parking!

2008-09-29T04:20:00.000-07:00

Check out this "amazing" red Proton Iswara! Soooooo 'considerate' of the driver!

The cornering of that road is so sharp, yet he/she could just park his/her car like that and causing danger to other road users! PATHETIC!

Bottleneck thanks to inconsiderate road users

2008-09-29T04:06:00.000-07:00

This is main road of Choong Nam area (Reservoir Garden) in PG Island. Every evening, there will be many cars parked at roadside causing bottleneck (from 2-lane into single lane) to the traffic flow of the main road.

There are 'proper' parking inside the housing areas...YET some folks are too blardee lazy to walk a 'distance' to the coffee shops for dinner. RIDICULOUS!

I've actually called up Police Hotline to complain, and guess what... The policeman said many times they'd summoned those illegal parking cars but to no avail. A pathetic mindset/behaviour (of those blardee road users) is hard to be changed! Nowadays, not everyone is considerate and most are too selfish!

More than 5-foot way lah!!

2008-09-29T03:54:00.000-07:00

This is snapshot of the pavement or walkway besides Han Chiang primary school in PG Island.

Always traffic jam like mad during off-school hour in the evening (>6:30pm) where many 'inconsiderate' parents would just park at roadside waiting to pick up the children. The entire lane is 'blocked' and other drivers would have to "wait" for no opposite direction traffic to 'overtake' and move on.

On the other hand, the school also disallow parents from driving into school compound to pick up the children - INTERESTING!!

This is 'almost' a common issue at all schools in PG Island (no idea about other states or countries...)

My fav mamak food (Ali mamak @ P.Tikus, oppo PTPL College)

2008-09-29T03:31:00.000-07:00

The place: Ali Mamak (that's what everyone is calling the place :P), situated opposite PTPL College (formerly known as IPG), small road besides AUDEES Restaurant

(Warning: minimize intake if worry of cholesterol, or your body fat% ... hehe)

1st yummy food: Maggi mee goreng!!
> already has egg, but add 1 fried egg on top and it's PERFECT!!

2nd yummy food: Nasi lemak (actually from supplier) ...
Sorry sorry, forgot to snap photo :p

3rd yummy food: Roti BOM Cheese

Man Utd 4 : 0 Arsenal [FA Cup 5th Round, 16-Feb-08]

2008-02-18T06:14:00.000-08:00

Magnificient goals! Man Utd @ top form!

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

2008-01-28T06:42:00.000-08:00

The Warner Bros. Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures co-production presents Depp as Sweeney Todd, a man unjustly sent to prison, who vows revenge not only for the cruel punishment but for the devastating consequences of what happened to his wife and daughter.

When he returns to reopen his barber shop, he becomes the Demon Barber of Fleet Street who “shaved the heads of gentleman who never thereafter were heard from again.” Also starring in the Parkes/MacDonald and Zanuck Company production is Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Lovett who creates her diabolical meat pies while becoming Sweeney’s amorous accomplice. Alan Rickman is the evil Judge Turpin who sent him unfairly to prison, thereby sowing the seeds of Sweeney’s vengeance. Timothy Spall plays the Judge’s wicked associate Beadle Bamford. Sacha Baron Cohen is a rival barber, the flamboyant Signor Adolfo Pirelli, and Christopher Lee takes on the role of the gentleman ghost. Rounding out the cast are Jamie Campbell Bowen as the young sailor Anthony, Jayne Wisener as Johanna, Laura Michelle Kelly as the beggar women, and newcomer Ed Sanders plays Toby.

My thoughts? This is another dark movie! It was excruciating having to bear all the singing in the movie! But I must say Depp could actually sing quite well...hehe

Oh by the way, if you plan to eat pie (whatever meat) in the cinema or at home (if you're watching DVD)... I advice you NOT TO! Muahahaha

Gabriel

2008-01-28T06:38:00.000-08:00

"Gabriel" is a compelling movie that follows the journey of the Arc Angel, Gabriel as he seeks to bring back The Light in the world of Purgatory.

For centuries, a secret war has raged between Arc Angels, the guardians of The Light and the Fallen, guardians of The Dark, over the souls of the inhabitants of Purgatory. All looks to be lost. Now The Light sends its last warrior, the Arc Angel Gabriel who must take on a human form and one by one, kill the Fallen.

The fate of the realm of The Light now rest in Gabriel’s hands.

This is a dark movie... I was kinda disappointed with the little amount of fighting scenes! Sigh! There's only one female Arc Angel... so-so looking (you'll be the judge for yourself la... individual taste :P) And what pathetic ending...hmmm

The Game Plan

2008-01-28T06:31:00.000-08:00

"The Game Plan" is the story of superstar quarterback Joe Kingman (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson... "Do you smelllllll what The Rock isssssss cooking?!?!), whose Boston-based team is chasing a championship. A 'serial bachelor', Kingman is living the ultimate fantasy: he's rich, famous and is the life of the party. Not forgetting he's handsome?

But this dream suddenly ends when he meets the seven-year-old daughter (newcomer Madison Pettis... well, not really a newcomer. She's actually in Disney Original Series "Cory in the House") he never knew he had - the product of a last fling before parting years ago with his young wife. Now, during the most important time in his career, he must figure out how to juggle his parties, practices and dates with ballet classes, bedtime stories and dolls that come with his daughter.

Equally perplexed is his agent, Stella (Kyra Sedgwick) who is without a parental bone in her body. Joe discovers that there's more to life than money and fame....

Overall, this was a touching story. Brilliant showcase of The Rock talent in comedy after few action movies we've seen him in before. Madison Pettis is also talented and very adorable... a bright future for her I must say :)

[Dec 2007] ALIEN VS. PREDATOR: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

2007-11-30T22:07:00.000-08:00

Release Date: 27 Dec '07
Language: English
Director: Greg & Colin Strause
Casts: Reiko Aylesworth, Steven Pasquale, John Ortiz, Shareeka Epps, Johnny Lewis, Sam Trammell

Synopsis (source: GSC website):
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In this follow-up to the worldwide hit Alien Vs. Predator, the iconic monsters from two of the scariest film franchises ever, wage war in an American Midwestern town – with the residents caught in the middle.
(Source: 20th Century Fox (M) Sdn Bhd.)

[Dec 2007] NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS

2007-11-30T22:03:00.000-08:00

Release Date: 20 Dec '07
Language: English
Director: Jon Turteltaub
Casts: Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Jon Voight, Harvey Keitel, Justin Bartha

Synopsis (source: GSC website):
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Benjamin Gates has spent a lifetime hunting treasures that have been lost to history. But when a secret from the past is uncovered, history will be re-written and his family name tarnished. On a quest to restore his family's honour, he must chase the truth behind the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. His search leads him to uncover a mystery that can only be unraveled by the Presidents' Book of Secrets: a collection of documents containing the most vital national secrets. Ben must attempt the impossible, including kidnapping the President of the United States and breaking into Buckingham Palace, tracing the paths of forefathers in a race against time. Every clue leads one step closer to unlocking a mystery the world isn't ready to believe.
(Source: Buena Vista Columbia Tristar Films)

[Dec 2007] I AM LEGEND

2007-11-30T21:56:00.000-08:00

Release Date: 13 Dec '07
Language: English
Director: Francis Lawrence
Casts: Will Smith, Alice Braga, Salli Richardson

Synopsis (source: GSC website):
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Robert Neville (Will Smith) is a brilliant scientist, but even he could not contain the terrible virus that was unstoppable, incurable…and manmade. Somehow immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City…and maybe the world. But he is not alone. He is surrounded by “the Infected”—victims of the plague who have mutated into carnivorous beings who can only exist in the dark and who will devour or infect anyone or anything in their path. For three years, Neville has spent his days scavenging for food and supplies and faithfully sending out radio messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. All the while, the Infected lurk in the shadows, watching Neville’s every move, waiting for him to make a fatal mistake. Perhaps mankind’s last, best hope, Neville is driven by only one remaining mission: to find a way to reverse the effects of the virus using his own immune blood. But his blood is also what The Infected hunt, and Neville knows he is outnumbered and quickly running out of time.
(Source: Warner Brothers)