Lovely Red Bean Paste Bun from Japan

Don't you just love their packagings?

Sealed....

Its quite good. Got this from my insurance agent who just came back from his Japan trip. He got a Coke bottle for me as well. Great fella. From the look of it, I know it is not cheap. The bun is nice. Full stop... :P

An "English" Champions League Final...

Man Utd has made it into final to a very much "English" Champions League Final. Love it or hate it, EPL has evolved to such strong position in Euro that they have 3 English teams in the semis. The days of Italians or Spanish giants dominations are finally over. In this past few years, English teams are getting more places at semis and finals than ever before. Tonight's Chelsea and Liverpool game will be an explosive one. My bet will be still on Liverpool. We will see an offensive Liverpool tonight and hope for the dream final: Liverpool Vs. Man Utd. You never walk alone!

A peaceful weekend...

I never had a peaceful weekend for a month or two. Well, been working on weekends lately so this it the first weekend that I'm free. Yeah, and I woke up like 11 am after a great salsa outing yesterday night. Will try to keep my house clean and lots of stuffs will be coming in soon.

Mahkota Cheras Issue DEEPENS??

Thursday April 24, 2008 [The STAR]
Drama unfolds as cops step in to block road
By GEETHA KRISHNAN

MORE drama unfolded at Bandar Mahkota Cheras yesterday when the Kajang police temporarily closed the controversial road offering toll-free access to the Cheras-Kajang Highway.

Several patrol cars were used to block the road under the flyover leading to the Cheras 11th Mile toll plaza from 8am to 9.50am. This led to a large group of angry residents gathering at the site to protest the move.
No through road: Police officers were at the junction at 8am to close the road.

Cheras MP Tan Kok Wai, who arrived at the scene at 9am, called Kajang OCPD Asst Comm Shakaruddin Che Mood to seek an explanation.

“I have spoken to the OCPD and he said it was done to protect road users’ safety as the traffic lights at the junction have not been synchronised.

“The police fear accidents may occur,” Tan said.

He appealed to ACP Shakaruddin to allow residents to use the road for another day, pending the outcome of the survey to determine who has the right of way over the road at a meeting at Menara MPKj in Kajang at 3pm.

Police personnel later removed their vehicles to allow motorists to pass through.
Temporary measure: (From left) Seri Kembangan assemblyman Ean Yong Hian Wah, Tan, Serdang MP Teo Nie Chin, Hulu Langat MP Che Rosli Che Mat and PAS representative Mohd Sany Hamzan trying to calm the residents.

The access road built by Bandar Mahkota Cheras developer Narajaya Sdn Bhd was opened in September 2005 and closed soon after by highway concessionaire Grand Saga Sdn Bhd, who cited a loss of toll collection as the reason for the closure.

On Monday, residents defied an order from the Selangor government and opened the road.

The government had wanted a survey to be carried out with reports from the Hulu Langat Land Office, Kajang Municipal Council, Narajaya and Grand Saga.

At a press conference later, the surveyor said he needed a few more days to prepare the report and it would be ready soon.

State Government is trying all their best to keep the road open for the best interest of the people. Will see how it goes on upcoming days. Good luck Mahkota Cheras residents...

Bye bye "BALDIES"....

Bye bye baldies! 3 bald tires all gone today. Got new ones today! But still having more technical problems with the wheels now. I'm running on new Michelin right now...

RIISE "OWNed" LIVERPOOL

Riise scored a magnificent goal to keep Chelsea hopes alive. Ok, Riise scored a sensational own goal the last minute of the game for a 1-1 draw for the first leg UEFA Champions League Semi Final. Full Stop.

Mahkota Cheras Access Road Updated

It seems to be there is a delay in the approval for the barrier removal. However, the residents who were so upset with delays removed the barrier by themselves. More of the reports HERE.

Mahkota Cheras Residents' Great DAY

The new Selangor government is delivering their promises. Today, they opened a trunk road that blocked by Grand Saga Highway. Today marked a great day for Mahkota Cheras residents. I just called a friend who is at the trunk road today cheering as the bulldozer clearing the blockades. There are huge crowds mainly residents cheering as the new state government made their lives easier and cheaper.


* Mahkota Cheras has a trunk road built by developer to the Grand Saga Highway blocked by the Grand Saga as there are legal disputes on the road issues which is now a court issues.

* Former Road Minister, Datuk Seri Samy Vellu went to the site and basically did nothing to help the situation whereby it is taken to court to settle the issue

* New State Government claimed that the blockade is illegal and bulldoze it today at 10.00 am, 21st April 2008

* This trunk road access will save Mahkota Cheras residents 90 sen toll one way.



THE ROAD OPENING CEREMONY....

The Tax Issues

Many might forget that this is the tax month so we do need to pay our taxes by this month. I figured out how much I'm paying this year and waiting for the right time to pay at the bank for my taxes. Have you paid your taxes yet? You can check out www.hasil.org.my for more info. :)

Fate or Faith?

You can say I'm dumb or even didn't pass my grades, but definitely I can differentiate fate or faith. I always believe in fate and has faith in my life, yet both has failed me lately. So which one should I blame? Fate or Faith? Or its just plain silly me. Yet again, at the lowest point of my life, I met an angel. Or should I say, Simply Angel.

*Don't blame me posting this up coz its around 2 am at the moment I'm writing this.

Meet AVRAM GRANT, the Chelsea FC Manager

What follows is a full transcription from ESPNsoccernet's Richard Jolly... After Chelsea's 1-0 win against Everton...

A deserved win Avram?
Grant said: 'Yes.'

What particularly pleased you about the performance?
'I'm pleased.'

What in particular pleased you?
After an eight second delay: 'I don't know.'

Is it a relief to win here?
'Yes.'

You seem lost for words by the performance. Are you more satisfied with the performance or the victory?
'Both.'

You seem distracted. Do you have a problem?
'No problem.'

Is there an issue?
'No. I'm ok. I have nothing to say.'

Do you have a message for the Chelsea fans?
'You represent the Chelsea fans?'

They must believe you are still in the title race, do you have a message for them?
'No message.'

Does this result mean you are back in it now?
'I don't know.'

How many steps have you climbed to undertake this press conference?
'I don't know.'

You seem less voluble than usual. Is it because of Sky TV moving the game to a Thursday?
'Maybe it's because of you. I don't know. I am ok.'

You are saying that you don't know if you are still in the title race?
'No.' Is it easier to say nothing Avram?
'I don't what to answer. It is a good question. I don't know what to answer.'

Is this because of Sky?
'No. Sky is ok. I enjoy watching them.'

Is it a protest against newspapers?
'No. Why?'

Why else would you come in and refuse to answer our questions?
'I answer every question.'

You are two points behind Manchester United and you don't know if you are still in the title race?
'No.'

Have you told the players that you don't know if you are back in the title race?
'What I tell the players is something else. You want me to tell you what I say to the players?'

We just want you to answer the question really. Are you in the title race?
'I don't know.'

Would you not like to gain some positive publicity for the result rather than this bizarre silence?
'I'm sorry. You can write whatever you want and I can answer what I want.'

Do you feel under pressure to deliver a trophy. Is that the reason for the monosyllabic answers?
'No.'

Are you upset? Do you feel you have been misrepresented?
'Maybe I have said because it is a bad season.'

Did Michael Essien faint?
'He had some problems, but he is ok.'

Michael Ballack?
'Injured.'

What's his problem?
'Ask the doctor.'

He's not here Avram.
'Well call him then.'

Have you ever played the yes/no game Avram?
.....

Avram Grant, the Chelsea Manager, the King of "I Don't Know". I respect Jose Mourinho even he really had bad mouth but he was damn good at it. He is a masterpiece. Well, maybe he really don't know...

Cheap Prepaid Phone Cards for International Calls

Most of my friends know that I have a younger brother staying in Los Angeles, US. Communicating with him is never a hassle with stuffs like MSN, Yahoo Messenger, Skype and so on. However, the best is still phone calls. I mean like he would call us using his cell phone and so on. Calling direct will be bloody expensive so he needs a prepaid phone cards. It is so easy nowadays that you can have the specific phone cards say for country like India. Then, you look for india phone cards. Little did I know on website like www.therichcom.com offers such a great variety of phone cards. With country for you to select and even rates comparison with quality as well. I guess its nothing more to complain right? I guess I should let my brother know where to get his Malaysia phone cards!

Transformers New Series: CrossOvers!

Venom!
Hulk!
Ironman!

Spiderman!

Transformers collectors! Ready to dig deep in your pockets. They have done it again. This time not Star Wars but Crossovers to stuffs like Spiderman, Hulk and Ironman. How many lines they have right now? Movie, Movie Premium, Classic Series, Henkei Series, Binaltech, Alternators, Animated, Universe Series, Star Wars Transformers Series, Encore Series and now Crossover Series. Do the counting. How many are there? If they release one in every month, you will be in deep shit. I don't really know how this new series will fare. Another white elephant like Star Wars Transformers? Who know?

The 3GB Communities!

I found something quite interesting lately about blog communities. Well, now I'm attached with a few not to mention who. When you talk about communities, its all about networking. The coolest thing about it is always about sharing and caring. What I mean is stuffs like blogs, albums, groups and many more to mention. Well, if you feel like having one, do join 3gb community www.3gb.biz.
I think they are quite cool. You might even find me there because I have registered!

Addictive Cheeze with Poppy Seeds??

My dearest cousin got me something very addictive from OZ. Its not really about Arnott's Shapes or the Cheddar & Peppercorn. Its more about the poppy seeds. Also known as "kas kas" locally mainly for Indian foods or nasi kandar. Well anything about this is not fried, its baked. Another reason you can eat more stuffs like this right?

Torres HITS 30!

Torres hits his 30th goal for the first season for Liverpool. Liverpool defeated Blackburn 3-1 at Anfield. Liverpool clear 5 points off Everton. The fourth place is certain but the big ticket is still the Champions League. I personally think the issues surrounding Liverpool must be solved by this summer for any real threats for the title next season.

Missing OUTS

It is hard for me to begin to write this but I guess I have start this anyways. Lately or this few weeks I had been missing out Salsa Parties mainly Stephanie's and recently Jeamie's party. For some of the friends that it close to me knows that recently I had a huge personal thing happened to me. For that, I have decided to keep low key or low profile for sometime. I don't mean to skip the parties, just that I needed time for myself to cool down a bit. I'm just SORRY guys for missing out. I hope you guys are reading this. Thanks a lot!

The Hard Gay Of Japan!

Interesting introduction from BBC which is quite RARE.



Hard Gay's very own MTV!

LIVERPOOL 4-2 ARSENAL: End Of Trilogy in Style!!

At this moment, I am speechless. The Gunners gunned out in style with one of best Champions League Games ever! I would never say Arsenal was weak but rather unlucky. The sequence of goals are like this Diaby scored first, equalised by Hypia (god knows how long he had scored the last CPL goal), then Torres (el-nino stunner), equalized by Adebayor (a pass from Walcott ala Maradona running down 3-4 defenders), Gerrard scored penalty (Toure controversially brought down Babel) and lastly the finale Ryan Babel solo efforts. I think I should stop here about this game.

Wait.. wait.. wait... You know the ironic of whats coming up next. Liverpool Vs. Chelsea CPL Semi Final. I would say this is Liverpool V Chelsea Part 3! The best part is, there is already one English team confirmed to the final. And the dream final for many football fans can be realized now... Liverpool Vs. Man Utd. Its up to Roma to destroy them tomorrow or let them pass. Its still early to say anything yet but football is always round! You never walk alone!

NEW Thundercats BLOG!

I have new blog for my Thundercats Collections. Its not as much yet but I guess maybe its a bit worth to browse around. Like Transformers, I'm also a big fan of Thundercats. My interest for vintage toys bring back some sentimental values of my past to my life. There are more Thundercats stuffs coming in as well. The link is HERE or http://thundercats-forever.blogspot.com/
Like always, thanks for reading!

Latest Transformers Energon Hauls... :)

Downshift, Cruellock, Prowl, Rodimus, KB Exclusive Cyclonus and Crumplezone. Latest stuffs I got lately. Just replacements what I have sold on eBay. I'm not really a big fan of Energon series but I think this are decent ones.

More toys coming IN??

Don't get the wrong idea. Well, I did promise to clear my racks of toys and lately, I getting in some stuffs to sell and for my own collections. Lately, more interesting will be coming in very very soon. Sorry for the boring posts, interesting stuffs will comes in very very soon. I promise ya!

Arsenal getting pissed with Liverpool

I don't blame them. Arsenal held again 1-1 by Peter Crouch decreasing their hopes of landing the title this season. Well, the last encounter will be upcoming Tuesday. We will see how the last battle of this 2 teams.

Liverpool held Arsenal, Chelsea got TURKed!

Liverpool held Arsenal for 1-1 draw for UEFA Champions League 1st Leg Quater Final at Emirates Stadium. Chelsea got TurkED Badly in Turkey losing 1-2 to Fenerbahce. I guess Chelsea is no longer invincible anymore under Israeli coach Grant. With Mourinho around, things might be different. Arsenal was frustrated and Liverpool will welcome them at Anfield.

Air Cond Broke Down...

Well its not really the worst thing gonna happened. However my office room's air cond gave up on me today. I think it needs some cleaning. Not to mention how many centuries ago I serviced my air cond. I guess its really payback time to me. Gosh....

Edison Sex Scandal Rumours Are BACK! Latest NEWS on April 1st?

When you think sometimes the story is dead, people will try to revive it at all cost. The above picture is rumored as "Niki Chow" from HK. For many reasons, this picture is most likely a fake. First of all, its not the same as the pictures from Edison from before. Secondly, it looks like Photoshop work to me. Furthermore, everyone trying hard to gain upperhand with such rumors. I might be wrong if the picture is true. But is the person really the artist it claims?