A section of the hall at the sale last Thursday. As an avid reader and a book lover, I would be failing my duty if I didn’t remind you of the BIG BAD WOLF BOOK SALE. The world’s super duper annual book sale is back. This weekend sees the final two days of the sale. […]
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Not sure if you have already seen this video above, but it cracked me up. Here’s another one that’s pure joy to watch. Forget about Dancing with the Stars and all those other dance shows on telly. THIS is Bob Hope and James Cagney at their inimitable best. Enjoy!
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I read a most touching story in the papers yesterday. Written by Dr Lee Wei Ling, it is a story about eternal love, of what it is like for a husband to lose a dearly beloved wife, of a man having to face life without his kindred spirit. It’s a very personal story made very
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All quiet at McCarran Airport. It’s my first visit to Las Vegas, and probably my last. I doubt I want to be back here again unless I get an all-expense paid vacation, plus an extra couple of hundred bucks just for tipping. Yep, that’s what spoiled my first two days here – everyone expects you
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Hollywood Boulevard outside the Kodak Theatre – not as busy as I remember it. Rodeo Drive still boasts high-end brand names and haute couture, but business seems to have slowed down. The last time I was in LA was in 1994. It’s my third day here on this trip. I have been revisiting places and feeling
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Bersih supporters carrying yellow placards and banners outside Mansion House in London where PM Najib was scheduled for a business meeting. There was a similar yellow protest outside 10 Downing Street where he met with British PM Cameron. More yellow. Inside Buckingham Palace – meeting the Queen who is dressed in yellow! And yellow flowers too for emphasis! Couldn’t resist
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Face-off. The only ‘weapon’ the protestors had was defiance against the FRU who were in full anti-riot gear, with full-face helmet and shield. (Front page of Sunday Star) It’s the day after. A quick browse through the print and online news media can leave the casual reader very much confused as to where things stand
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The show of might vs unarmed protesters who only want clean and fair elections. What’s so wrong about that? (Front page of the Star 9 July) * Things you need to bring / prepare * 1. MyKad, driver’s license, one ATM card only. 2. Maximum RM100 only. 3. Appropriate clothing, pants, T-shirt / shirt color
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For those of you planning to attend the rally on 9 July, do view the videos below before you head for Stadium Merdeka. They were taken at a training workshop conducted by Lawyers for Liberty.
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We gave our word to His Majesty. We will honour our word. Even if Najib and his administration will not honour theirs. We have come to expect little else from them. See you all at Stadium Merdeka at 2pm, Saturday, 9th July, 2011. Come in yellow. Come in any colour. All colours are yours. As
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