Bus Crash No More

Human nature is really a funny thing. We only react to something when we or someone close to us are directly affected by that very something. The most we would do is discuss it over a cup of teh tarik with our friends or relatives and we would have moved on to the next hot topic that comes by. I've very much guilty of this character flaw too.

However, such stories should never have even been made into a topic of discussion. It should never had happened in the first place. It is really high time that something is done to the insanely high occurrence of bus crashes in Malaysia which have claimed hundreds if not thousands of lives thus far.

I've my share of stories regarding bus drivers from hell but none as famous as the Konsortium bus driver who verbally (and very nearly physically) abused his passengers. I rely heavily on express buses to travel around as do my mother and brothers. Others like us would admit in an instance that fear creeps in whenever anyone of us boards an express bus. The risk is just too high but we've no choice but to take the risk by taking a ride on the buses.

My friends who knew one of the victims of the recent Slim River bus crash, prodigious child Lee Nian Ning, created a blog and started an online petition for the very purpose of ending this mayhem. Please lend your support towards the eradication of reckless bus drivers and non-roadworthy buses from Malaysian roads. Enough lives have perished. The madness must stop now.

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With You

by Chris Brown


"With You" music video by Chris Brown

Just can't get this song out of my head at the moment! A really lovely song from the one they call the next Michael Jackson (as in dancing phenomenon MJ rather than Wacko Jacko MJ). This fellow can really dance. It's such a waste he was only in the movie "Stomp The Yard" at the beginning before his character got killed so soon into the movie. Even with that cameo appearance, he showed some really nice moves that was simply mind-boggling. Just look at him work his legs and body! Just amazing. If the moves in the music video is not enough fodder for you, sample a scene from his debut movie.



He really has a good voice too apart from good rhythm and good moves. A few of his songs are doing pretty well at the moment. I'm coming to enjoy his work alot. Excuse me as I sample more of his music and dance moves.

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CuteKid Contest

Have a cute baby photo that you would like to submit for a competition? Can't decide on which competition to participate in? Worry not for I have a suitable baby contest for you.

The CuteKid contest is judged by professionals and you only need an internet connection to submit your cute baby photo. What is the prize money in store for the eventual winner? How does $25,000 College Tuition Fund sound to you? Yup, that's the grand prize if your entry is judged to be the cutest. What's more, there are also monthly cash prizes to be won apart from exposure to casting agents for that very first step towards transforming your child into a supermodel. How about the title of 2008 CuteKid of the year? Sound enticing enough?

The CuteKid is the internet's largest and most respected child photo contest and parent network. It's not all about the baby photos. It's about the parent networking too. Share your secrets and learn to solve certain child problems with experienced parents.

So forget about those local baby contest you always hear of. Why bother for local fame when you could opt for global recognition, right? Imagine having the cutest baby in the whole wide world! Wouldn't that be great? Stop reading the paid review, grab your digital camera and start snapping those special moments of your kid. Who knows? Your child could be the next superstar! ;)

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Western vs Asian Culture

How do Asians differ from the Westerners in a cultural perspective? Take a look at these pictures I just received through email to have a better understanding. ;)

Expressing an opinion



Punctuality



Way of life



Noise level in restaurant



Sundays on the roads



When waiting in a queue



Ego / Perception of self



Contacts



Transportation changes: 1970-2006



Enjoying 3 meals a day



Traveling records



Handling problems



Treating a stomachache



Approach to new things



What's trendy (in restaurant)



Moods during weather changes



Relationship of boss with staff



Elderly: daily life

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You Know One Blue Pill Ain't Enough

You know one pill of Viagra ain't enough when you are like the tapir in this video.



I know it looks really disgusting but it's seriously funny! Maybe someone should get him a whole bottle? ;)

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Carpool For A Better Tomorrow

With all the talk centered on global warming at the moment, it is only natural for us to think of ways to contribute towards reducing greenhouse gases which is the main cause of global warming. Whatever you ultimately choose to do (big or small), be it driving a hybrid car, reuse and recycle, using alternative energy, switching off appliances that you are not using or as simple as taking the stairs instead of the elevator, it will have a cumulative effect on reversing the devastating effects of global warming.

It is a vicious cycle, really. When it gets warmer, you crank up the air-conditioning. This will result in higher energy usage which translates to higher greenhouse emissions. This will cause temperatures to increase further which will result in you cranking up the air-conditioning even higher! Let's also not forget about the harmful gases that will be released to the atmosphere especially for older air-conditioning models.

Carpool is one effective way to reduce greenhouse gases. As the largest automobile market in the Southeast Asian region, we definitely can make a huge difference by carpooling. Just imagine that instead of five single occupant cars on the road, four decided to leave their cars at home and carpool with a fifth friend. That is 80% of cars off the road everyday! Just think of all the traffic jams solved, the energy costs and time saved, and most importantly, what good it will do to the environment!

RideSearch.com is a site that can help you find a ride to work everyday and enables you to make a much needed change for the environment. Registration is fast and easy. They even have a savings calculator for you to see for yourself how much you are able to save just by carpooling.

So, why don't you go right over and see for yourself what they have to offer? There is just so much information that you can get by reading a paid review.

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Kancil Terror

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No wonder the Perodua Kancil is such a feared car on Malaysian roads. The Mafia has made it their official car!

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Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue

Welcome to a brand new year! Can you feel the freshness of 2008 or is the stench of 2007 still lingering around? Truth be told, 2007 wasn't that bad a year for me but of course it had its ups and downs. Fortunately, there were more ups than downs.

Instead of dwelling on the past, let's forge forward to a brand new beginning. A month's time from now, we will be celebrating Chinese New Year and I just can't wait. When Chinese New Year comes along, another special day follows closely behind - Valentine's Day.

When Valentine's Day comes along, the prices of flowers especially roses will magically increase astronomically. Buying a single stalk of rose at this time of the year is already crazy enough, what more a bouquet? Strangely enough, there will still be lots of people queuing up to part with their hard-earned money on them. Die-hard romantics.

Whatever you think of to make your Valentine's Day a little different or special like resorting to chocolates, self-made cards, mixed tapes or home-cooked meals, nothing can replace the meaning a bouquet or even a stalk of rose brings.

Did you know that different colours of roses have different meanings? Red is for romance, yellow is for friendship, white is for innocence/purity and pink is for appreciation. Do choose the colours of your roses correctly to convey the desired message.

One place you can go for all your flower needs is 1800flowers.com which has quite an extensive collection to choose from at reasonable prices. Instead of just trusting a paid review wholeheartedly, browse through the site yourself to see what they have to offer. It's never too early to plan for that special day in February. ;)

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