Malaysia Election

It came as no surprise to me.. to learn that the Ruling party lost control of 3 states, Kedah, Penang and Kelantan. In fact, I heard blogger Jeff Ooi won Penang over and I’m certainly happy for him. Malaysians do need hope.. and a big change.. and i am happy .. that the oppositions did win some seats.

Malaysians had been questioning the ruling party .. for the things they had been doing for the last 5 decades and had been discontented for a long time.  A change was needed and i know of some who traveled afar just to vote and make sure that their vote counted.

Hollywood Studios Sue Chinese Website For Piracy

You all know that we owned both a movie store and a computer store. Recently our competition was shut down by Microsoft because of software piracy, it came as a surprised to us of course because we lived in a very small town and for Microsoft to be able to hunt them down, it is quite amazing to me.

I became more aware after this software piracy incident and today i learned that Hollywood is suing some Chinese website for piracy and despite so many warnings, they permitted users of its file sharing service. So donch play, play .. when you are downloading movies from the net because just one day, someone might come knocking at your door.

Reverse Funnel - A Scam..??

I was thinking of making more money by joining the Reverse Funnel Scheme but the man thinks that the Reverse Funnel is a scam. If you remember the pyramid scheme, you will understand why he is going on about it. He thinks it is the new hype and a new bullshit money making scam that is going around, a glorified pyramid scam ..he calls it.

I remembered many years ago, my neighbour.. who was also my god-daughter’s father.. asking me to join in something like the Reverse Funnel. He had said to me.. that he had nothing to lose.. except for the $200 for his initial investment… and if he doesn’t get anything outta it.. it’s alright.. afterall $200 is very little to pay for an investment. So if everyone thinks like my neighbor.. the person who invented the scheme would definitely benefit no..?

This Reverse Funnel scam is all automated now.. using websites instead of making calls to ppl and having meetings to con people outta their hard earned money. Sure the ppl on the top will be making all the money immediately, as soon as you join their scheme but what about those at the bottom..?? Is there really a way where every single person doing this can make money outta it..??

“The person who creates the scam is at the very top. The first person he cons into buying in pays him money and then goes out to convince other people to buy in and so on. A reverse funnel is an upside down funnel. What does an upside down funnel represent? That’s right, a pyramid, and last I heard, pyramid schemes are still illegal. Don’t waste your money people, if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck… you get the picture. Until someone can prove to me otherwise, the Reverse Funnel System is something that should be avoided at all costs. I do find it worth mentioning however that a search on scambusters.org doesn’t find any results, could it be too new that people haven’t caught on yet?”

Anyone had real experienced with the Reverse Funnel..?? The website is really convincing.. and I wished i knew if it was genuine.

Bhutto’s Death Shocked Me Too

Source: AP Photo

It certainly shocked me.. when I read this, this morning. I donch know the former Prime Minister personally but had the honor of shaking hands with her when she stayed in one of our hotel properties in Asia. Her death is one of the saddest moment of my life… because this quashes hope of many supporters including myself.. that she can bring Pakistan’s fight against the Taliban and al-Qaida militants after the election. I have been following her campaign and her outreach religiously and cannot believe that a suicide bomber got to her.

Melting of The Artic Ice Cap

Inland ice seen from a helicopter. Arctic ice melted at record levels in 2007, alarming scientists and raising alarm bells around the world. 

No. 1 Weather story in Canada.  So what does it all means to us.. the layman..??  Should we be very worried..and frightened right now..?? what can we do.. to stop it from happening..?? or slow it down.  I know that the thinning and shrinking is largely because of the warm years but am not really sure about it besides that.  I really think it is everyone’s duty not to be ignorant about stuff like that.  One or two group of people fighting for a cause like that.. wouldn’t make a difference… so we should be educated about it.

Chez Pim

If you donch know Chez Pim by now.. than you haven’t been blogging long .. and you are someone who doesn’t like food at all. Chez Pim is the blogger who originates from Thailand and travels widely .. and is currently residing in USA.. with her b/f the famous chef. Petite Chez Pim is also behind the charity drive called the Menu For Hope. Nope.. i donch know Chez Pim on a personal level.. but she sure loves some of the same kinda food that I loved. One day .. maybe.. we might just bump into one another.. but she won’t know me..but it would be nice. Anyways.. pick up a copy of food and wine.. and see how Chez Pim cook and entertain during her skiing trip in Lake Tahoe with her famous chef b/f.

Canada - U.S. Border Crossings

For years.. since that fateful day at the World Trade Center, I’ve been hearing about the need for passports for Canadian.. crossing over to our neighbors. Before the 9/11 incident.. Canadians going across any of the borders need only have their driver license with them.

But not yet till 2009 they say now. So if you are crossing by car.. you donch need a passport .. but if you are flying to the States.. you will have to have one.  Wonder what about the Cat..??

“It’s a nice Christmas present for Canadian travellers,” said the CBC’s Henry Champ, reporting from Washington.”

Hilary Running for Democratic Presidential Nomination

I didn’t think Hilary Clinton was running this year. See how behind times I am .. of current news..! Ya.. i’m a slacker..! Looks like Hilary Clinton is a long way from winning though, barely hanging in there. Looks like folks thinks that she cannot be trusted.

Keeping an appearance of a busy schedule, Hilary is trying to show that she hasn’t gone to Washington, so she doesn’t hurt her chances in her race. It would be nice to watch, what will happen this year.

Religion?

“A British teacher who was jailed in Sudan for allowing her students to name a teddy bear Muhammad has been released to British authorities. Gillian Gibbons, who received a presidential pardon and will be deported, says she didn’t intend any offence. Some Sudanese demanded her execution for what was perceived as an insult to Islam.”

I have been following the above news . .for a few days now… and of course I was appalled at what ppl would do in the name of God..!! Seriously, I can’t imagine God wanting anyone killed or executed for any reason.  And this was a misunderstanding.. that’s for sure.. and seriously I pity Gillian Gibbons..! i’m sure she is now so shocked.. she wouldn’t wanna be near anything or any word related or associated to the word..  “Muslims” .. or “Mohammad”..! and I donch blame her for it.

Is The Strong Loonie Hurting Us..?

“Prime Minister Stephen Harper agreed yesterday to calls from provincial leaders for a meeting to discuss the economic fallout from the strong dollar, but some of the premiers made it clear they want to go well beyond tax cuts.”

Yes.. it is.. and if it continues rising.. the tourism next year is gonna be hit .. over here in Nova Scotia.. and hit big time it is gonna. I really hope .. Harper would keep to his promise and give us significant tax cut back. As it is.. we are paying for taxes left, right and center… and yet.. even with the strong loonie still holding so strong.. i seriously wonder how the town is going to continue paying for the new municipality building. For sure .. they must be anticipating the drop again in tourism for us here.. in this small town.. thus meaning.. no money to go around. So if that is the case.. why are they still going ahead.. with their “STUPID” plans..?? These ppl got no foresight..?? or they are just plain stubborn..??

RCMP Shot To Death

I’ve been in Canada for 7 yrs..and yes.. i’m ignorant.. i donch know where Nunavut is.. for the longest time. I knew it existed of course.. but i only got very interested in Nunavut after one very smart Malaysian blogging mummy married and moved to Nunavut. Aida.. from Footprints, sure made my eye open..! why..?? because she is one hellavu lady..!! write smart.. and not arrogant .. nor obnoxious.. and have a good sense of humour and of course a good head on her shoulder and very brave.  Ever since stumbling onto her blog.. i’ve enjoyed reading it so much.. i have to visit it every single day.. as soon as she has an update.

And because of her.. i now noticed news from Nunavut like the police constable being shot in Nunavut. And I tell yer .. there are loads of great and smart mummies out there who uprooted in the name of love.  And for that ladies.. !  I SALUTE YOU..!  It is not easy at all.. i tell yer.. i know so .. because i am in the same situation.

“An RCMP officer was shot and killed in the Baffin Island hamlet of Kimmirut Monday night and a suspect was arrested hours later.”

Time names iPhone invention of the year

Time magazine has named Apple Inc.’s iPhone its invention of the year, beating out a solar- and wind-powered car and flexible display screens created by Sony Corp. and LG Electronics Inc.

Well .. you have it folks..! the media has spoken.. ! well, actually i expected it.. the demand for this device .. was so great..! Plus Apple has shaken the wireless industry.. with the iPhone. The iPhone is attractive and, although it didn’t introduce touch-screen technology, is the first to make innovative use of it. I am waiting to get ahold of mine..! now if only Rogers and Apple would come together . .and get the deal over and done with..!!!

Unfair Banking Charges

For those living or working in UK, you might find this bit of news about banking in UK good news for you. Court action has been filed against several banks, claiming unfair bank charges, particularly when it comes to bounced checks and overdraft charges. I am sure all of us have been charged with overdraft charges before and in fact others like transfer fees when it doesnt’ reached destination.  The bank charges you a big fee for these ‘transactions’, but in fact it really only costs the bank only a fraction of that amount. This lawsuit is brought about to help clients who had these “transaction” fee unfairly withdrawn from their accounts. They are not sure how long the process will take, but proceedings are expected to start early next year. Credit cards and department store charge cards will not be affected by this ruling.

Dalai Lama begins visit to Canada

“The Dalai Lama, the exiled leader of Tibet’s Buddhists, arrived in Ottawa on Sunday at the start of a visit to Canada that will include a meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper.”

Would I have gone to the public talk in Toronto .. had i been residing in Toronto..?? I probably would, afterall, one doesn’t get to meet the Dalai Lama on a daily event. The 72 yrs old Buddhist monk is the 14th Dalai Lama addressed a crowd of 8,000 at the Ottawa Civic Center this afternoon.

The Chinese authorities have said they see any public meeting between the Dalai Lama and political leaders as interfering in China’s affair. Speculations that this meeting will hurt relationships between Canada.. and China. But Stephen Harper is still going ahead with the meet up. This makes me wonder.. is all Chinese.. so “pa tou” one..?? If i donch friend him.. no one else can..?? For this I applaud Canada.. because I know that in Singapore.. they would stay far, far away…like in the case of Malaysia’s ex- deputy prime minister Anwar. I was quite upset.. that the Singapore leaders .. didn’t do anything at all for Anwar.. when he was in need of a friends. Superficial eh..?? some ppl are..!

Hotel Reservations Made Easy

My boss travels alot and of course with traveling from one country to another in just a week, one has to stay on top of his travel plans.. and of course his hotel reservations. But being the ever cautious boss, he is also very careful as to how much he spends on each business trips for all expenses are paid for by the head office in Madrid. Usually he not only wants to make sure that the hotel he stays in .. is a convenient location near his client’s place but also must be competitive in prices. Using HotelsCombined.com which is a free tool, helps me to do multiple hotel reservation searches and thus find me the lowest rate instantly. I save alot of time, just by using this tool and my boss thinks i am super efficient because i can quote him a few rates within minutes.

Suspect Canadian pedophile arrested in Thailand

“A suspected Canadian pedophile wanted by Interpol was arrested in Thailand Friday, said Thai police.”

How they caught up with him in Thailand, wasn’t mentioned at all. Just glad he is arrested. Is he is really guilty.. then he shouldn’t be in public ..! Neil was the subject of an international manhunt sparked by Interpol’s rare appeal last week to find a man who appeared in 200 photos posted on the internet depicting sexual abuse of a dozen young boys. Canada has an extradition treaty with Thailand, which could allow Neil to be tried here.

Heading to the US..??

It was Thanksgiving weekend here a few weeks ago in Canada.. and most stores will be closed on Monday. While everyone loves the holiday.. i hate it with a passion..! why..?? because we never get to rest. Irregardless whether we have employees or not.. because they donch wanna work on the holidays.. and if they do.. they think and label you as bad bosses. They make it looked like they were doing us a favour by working.. and making money.

And it is really not just one or two employees that we have had .. that behaves this way.. it’s all. The mentality here.. is really different.. from what I am used to. Anyway.. I digress.. so now we work on our own .. during the holidays.. and donch even think of hiring anyone special just for holidays.

With the Canadian Dollars so strong.. it seems like everyone is heading to US for shopping trip. Any Canadians out there.. i know doing that..?? Well .. if you are.. make sure you are prepared for the traffic and jam at the border. Donch give your US neighbours a hard time ya..!

Stupid Facebook

The site has recently come under fire for removing pictures of breastfeeding mothers, and banning users on the grounds that they’d uploaded “obscene content” to their profiles. In response, nearly 7,500 users have joined a group on the site called Hey Facebook, breastfeeding is not obscene!

I am not on Facebook but i think this is stupid. Breastfeeding in public is legal and a company as big as Facebook removing pictures of breastfeeding mom is gonna get itself into hot soup… sooner or later. Sometimes i donch know why ppl are so stupid..!