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		<title>It&#8217;s World Milk Day Again!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2010/06/01/its-world-milk-day-again/' addthis:title='It&#8217;s World Milk Day Again! '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>If you do not know yet, today &#8211; 1st June is actually World Milk Day. Last year same day I showed you Oppai Milk which gets most of the guys excited over it. So, when we talk bout World Milk Day the first thing that came to our standard normal [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2010/06/01/its-world-milk-day-again/' addthis:title='It&#8217;s World Milk Day Again! ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2010/06/01/its-world-milk-day-again/' addthis:title='It&#8217;s World Milk Day Again! '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div><p>If you do not know yet, today &#8211; 1st June is actually World Milk Day. <a title="Oppai Milk" href="http://emeryn.com/2009/06/01/world-milk-day/" target="_blank">Last year same day I showed you Oppai Milk</a> which gets most of the guys excited over it.</p>
<p>So, when we talk bout World Milk Day the first thing that came to our standard normal human being mind is usually <a target="_blank" title="cow milk" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk" target="_blank">cow&#8217;s milk</a>. A smarter person who thinks out of da box would probably think of <a target="_blank" title="goat milk" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goat#Milk.2C_butter_and_cheese" target="_blank">goat&#8217;s milk</a>, or even <a target="_blank" title="Camel Milk" href="http://www.camelmilkusa.com/" target="_blank">camel&#8217;s milk</a>. The first thing that a pervert could relate milk with is definitely <a target="_blank" title="breast milk" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_milk" target="_blank">BREAST MILK</a>.</p>
<p>We all know how good a cow&#8217;s milk is, but what about human breast milk? Okay, we all know the importance of breast milk for a baby, it&#8217;s the primary source of nutrients for newborns and it is rich in protein and ingredients that help the baby&#8217;s immune system until its own immune system is functioning properly.</p>
<p>Milk is also good for skin, if you notice there are quite a number of body shampoos which contains milk. So, since breast milk is better in a sense it has more nutrients, so on and so forth than animal milk, why not use breast milk for bath?</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3133" title="baby milk bath" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/summer-infant-folding-bath-tub.jpeg" alt="" width="317" height="400" /></p>
<p>Some mothers do bath their babies with their breast milk if she produces enough of it coz it&#8217;s good for their skin. But, <span style="color: #ffff00;"><strong>how bout adults or grown ups like us bath in breast milk</strong></span>?</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3134" title="bath in milk" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/whopi_milk.jpg" alt="" width="439" height="435" /></p>
<p>My used to be nice skin legs which now looks more like being abused are loaded with bruises, blue-blacks, scars, and mosquito bites.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3135" title="scar on legs" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/DSCF1456.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="467" /></p>
<p>I&#8217;ll have to apply so many stuff  on my legs daily now just to get my baby-like skin back! Hiruscar for treating scars, Hirudoid for treating blue-blacks(both of these thanks to Hiro!), oilments for mosquito bites, and Nivea whitening lotion for whitening and moisturizing.  It&#8217;s so darn tedious!</p>
<p>There&#8217;s also a scar on my waist which looks like I had underwent an Appendicitis surgery before. (Thanks to Hiro, again!).</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3136" title="scar on waist" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/DSCF1459.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="467" /></p>
<p>Can I just soak in a bath tub filled with breast milk to cure those instead of applying those meds?</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3132" title="milk_bath" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/milk_bath.jpg" alt="" width="413" height="413" /></p>
<p>Oh yeah, I overheard on radio that breast milk is also good for <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">treating pimples</span></strong>. OMG&#8230; so much of goodness of breast milk. <span style="color: #ffff00;"><strong>Anyone willing to provide your breast milk for me</strong></span>?</p>
<p>Wait a second&#8230; It just sounds so wrong. T___T</p>
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		<title>1st to Own HP Mini 5101</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:49:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emeryn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/09/11/first-to-own-hp-mini-5101/' addthis:title='1st to Own HP Mini 5101 '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>UPDATES : I forget to mention it&#8217;s only 1 unit/employee! Working in an IT company is good, especially those that manufacture hardwares too. And yeah, I&#8217;m kinda proud of it in some way, you get to enjoy special promotions only for employees. Recently, HP came out with 51 reasons why [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/09/11/first-to-own-hp-mini-5101/' addthis:title='1st to Own HP Mini 5101 ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/09/11/first-to-own-hp-mini-5101/' addthis:title='1st to Own HP Mini 5101 '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div><p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>UPDATES : I forget to mention it&#8217;s only 1 unit/employee!</strong> </span></p>
<p>Working in an IT company is good, especially those that manufacture hardwares too. And yeah, I&#8217;m kinda proud of it in some way, you get to enjoy special promotions only for employees.</p>
<p>Recently, HP came out with 51 reasons why we need to own a HP Mini 5101. Then, HP sent an email which makes most of the employees goes nuts about it, and yeah, I&#8217;m one of them. And while walking to the pantry, I saw quite a few people reading the e-mail after the day it&#8217;s been sent too.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">The <strong>GREAT</strong> news!!!</span></p>
<p> </p>
<p>HP is giving 51% off the list price to the first 51 employees at 5.10pm. No, you did not see the wrong number. <span style="color: #ff0000;">IT&#8217;S <strong>51%</strong></span> !!! Which also means, the first 51 employees will get the exclusive discount at only RM1051. If the employee missed to be the first 51 to purchase, he will still enjoy a great discount at only RM1299. Furthermore, this product is not sold in Malaysia IT stores yet. So, now you know why we go nuts about it?!</p>
<p>In the email, it is stated that the queue starts at 4pm. You know how kiasu are Malaysians and how kiasu am I? With such great deal, you will really need to have thick skin just to be the first 51 to purchase it. So, I went down to lobby at about 3.15pm to check if they have setup or if anyone have started to queue, but they were still setting up so I went back up, to do some work. Then, I went down again at about 3.35pm. <span style="color: #ff0000;">WAH&#8230; I GOT a SHOCK</span>. In just about 20 mins time, it is already a long queue! I wasn&#8217;t sure if I was still within the first 51 person but I speed up my foot steps to join the queue. Lucky enough, I was number 42. =)</p>
<p>See the queue infront of me.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1925" title="queue infront" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/100920091091.jpg" alt="queue infront" width="467" height="350" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Now you see the queue behind of me.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1924" title="queue behind" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/100920091089.jpg" alt="queue behind" width="351" height="467" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>After queuing for about 1.5 to 2 hours, I only manage to register myself for the 51% discount entitlement.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1927" title="registration" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/100920091100.jpg" alt="registration" width="467" height="350" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Then, everyone kinda mingle around at the lobby waiting for the staff to call out our names. It&#8217;s just like waiting for your turn at the clinic.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1929" title="waiting to be called" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/100920091102.jpg" alt="waiting to be called" width="351" height="467" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>While waiting, employees get to have some &#8220;first touch&#8221; to the HP Mini display set and check out what are the accessories available.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1928" title="mingle" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/100920091101.jpg" alt="mingle" width="467" height="350" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1926" title="HP Mini 5101 display set with accessories" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/100920091093.jpg" alt="HP Mini 5101 display set with accessories" width="467" height="350" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>I went up awhile after the registration, I knew it would take some time before my turn. At about 6.30pm, I finally manage to settle the payment and grab hold of the HP Mini 5101 BOX.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1930" title="owning HP Mini 5101" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/100920091103.jpg" alt="owning HP Mini 5101" width="467" height="350" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>One of the reason to be the first 51 to own a HP Mini 5101 is that you will get a card tag holder which says &#8220;1st OWNER OF HP MINI 5101&#8243; . I&#8217;m so <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">PROUD</span></strong>!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1932" title="me-1st ownber of HP Mini 5101" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8353.jpg" alt="me-1st ownber of HP Mini 5101" width="467" height="350" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1933" title="1st owner of HP Mini 5101" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8358.jpg" alt="1st owner of HP Mini 5101" width="467" height="350" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Here are some pictures of my unbox.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1931" title="HP Mini 5101 box" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8346.jpg" alt="HP Mini 5101 box" width="467" height="350" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>My HP Mini 5101 box with the netbook and chargers inside.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1934" title="HP Mini 5101 unbox" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8360.jpg" alt="HP Mini 5101 unbox" width="351" height="467" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the netbook you would want to see.<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1945" title="me and HP Mini 5101" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8395.jpg" alt="me and HP Mini 5101" width="351" height="467" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1941" title="HP Mini 5101" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8384.jpg" alt="HP Mini 5101" width="350" height="467" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>It comes with 1 4-cell battery, the adapter cable, and 1 international adapter cable.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1935" title="battery with adapters" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8365.jpg" alt="battery with adapters" width="351" height="467" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>The HP Mini 5101 netbook. Remember I told you there are 51 reasons to own a HP Mini 5101? One of it is <span style="color: #ff0000;">Durable, Scratch Resistance All-Metal case.</span></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1937" title="HP Mini 5101 top view" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8371.jpg" alt="HP Mini 5101 top view" width="467" height="350" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">95% Full-sized Qwerty, Spill-Resistance keyboard.</span></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1940" title="qwerty keyboard" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8381.jpg" alt="qwerty keyboard" width="467" height="350" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>But I didn&#8217;t like is that the metal case is kinda prone to finger prints marking. For sweaty hands like mine, you can see most of the top lid of the netbook has my sweaty hands marking, especially the keypad area.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1952" title="sweaty finger prints" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8426.jpg" alt="sweaty finger prints" width="467" height="350" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1951" title="keypad" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8424.jpg" alt="keypad" width="467" height="350" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>I dunno what to use to compare the thickness, but here it is, it is a little thicker than my N95 phone. The HP Mini 5101 is weighing at only about <span style="color: #ff0000;">1.20kg</span>. So, it&#8217;s really light.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1938" title="thickness" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8375.jpg" alt="thickness" width="467" height="350" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>The size comparison with my 5 years old Acer TravelMate 4152LCi. The HP Mini 5101 stands at 10.30 x 7.09 x 0.91 in (262.0 x 180 x 23.2 mm) . The display size is <span style="color: #ff0000;">10.1-inch</span> diagonal LED-backlit WSVGA; 10.1-inch diagonal LED-backlit HD anti-glare.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1949" title="comparison" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8415.jpg" alt="comparison" width="467" height="350" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>It comes with :-<br />
<span style="color: #ccffff;">3 USB 2.0<br />
1 external VGA monitor<br />
1 headphone/line-out<br />
1 microphone in<br />
1 RJ-45<br />
1 AC power</span></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1943" title="HP Mini 5101-left" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8388.jpg" alt="HP Mini 5101-left" width="467" height="350" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1944" title="HP Mini 5101-right" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8389.jpg" alt="HP Mini 5101-right" width="467" height="350" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="color: #ccffcc;">Do take note it comes with :-<br />
Intel® Atom™ Processor N280 (1.66 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB)<br />
1 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM<br />
Genuine Windows® XP Home<br />
160GB harddisk space<br />
Integrated Webcam, WIFI, and Bluetooth</span></p>
<p> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1953" title="wireless button" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8430.jpg" alt="wireless button" width="467" height="350" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Notice there&#8217;s a button on my battery, when pressed, there is a bar lighted with a light blue light which is the battery life indication. Of coz, you can always check by browsing to the options available in the netbook which shows the time left before it goes dead. One of the 51 reasons of owning one is also that it is HP fast charge.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1950" title="battery life light bar" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8421.jpg" alt="battery life light bar" width="467" height="329" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Although it is stated as <span style="color: #ff0000;">4-cell battery</span> which last up to <span style="color: #ff0000;">4.5 hours</span>, I saw mine stating about 3 hours when it is fully charged. Of course, I can&#8217;t compare it with Asus 1000he which comes with ready 6-cell battery which could last up to 9.5 hours. A brother of my colleague have bought the Asus 1000he and could use it for work from 8-5 without charging it. I heard the new model could last up to 11.5 hours.</p>
<p>I did a movie draining test, I started a movie at 8.01pm with 100% battery which stated that it&#8217;ll last 2.54 hours.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1957" title="battery life" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/power.jpg" alt="battery life" width="550" height="322" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>After 2.30 hours at 10.31pm, the battery life is at 6% which is 9minutes left. So, basically, you will be in time to watch a 2 hours 40 minutes show during your boring travelling without the adapters.*If the processor takes the same amount as mine as of that moment*</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1956" title="battery-left" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/battery-left.jpg" alt="battery-left" width="550" height="322" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>However, I put kinda high expectation on a netbook as I&#8217;ve never own one before this. I am so used to all the Pentiums, Core2Duos with more than 1GB of RAM. I find the netbook kinda slow, of coz when comparing to a desktop. However, on the current market, HP Mini 5101 is considerred quite a good netbook with quite a good review I found on the internet and recommendations.</p>
<p>But there&#8217;s one pro that I really like and wanan highlight, it&#8217;s the buttons for volume and brightness. You know the old typical laptop keyboard you will need to hold on Fn key then press on the volume or brighness buttons? On HP Mini 5101, you can press directly on the F3 and F4 button for brightness, and F10 and F11 for volume. These are the buttons that we will usually press. But then, you know your usually Alt+F4 to exit programs? It&#8217;ll be Alt+Fn+F4. That doesn&#8217;t bother me anyway. <span style="color: #ff0000;">I think it&#8217;s a good idea!</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1942" title="f8-mute button" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8385.jpg" alt="f8-mute button" width="467" height="350" /></span></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Anyway, if you are looking for a netbook which looks sleek, light, fast, average battery life, use for web-surfing, light editing, (I guess using light photoshop should be ok, I&#8217;ve not tested this yet), then you could consider getting yourself a HP Mini 5101 when it&#8217;s sold in Malaysia.</p>
<p>Btw, I was curious how my blog looks like on the HP Mini 5101. So, here it is, still look as nice. Sorry I&#8217;m the kind of <em>perasan</em>(self-praise) people. I remember once my high school teacher told me, self praise is no praise. Anyhow, I still love to praise myself. So, dun get bothered ok?<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1946" title="me and emeryn.com" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8410.jpg" alt="me and emeryn.com" width="351" height="467" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1947" title="emeryn.com on hp mini 5101" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8411.jpg" alt="emeryn.com on hp mini 5101" width="351" height="467" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1948" title="emeryn.com" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dscf8413.jpg" alt="emeryn.com" width="467" height="350" /></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">*NOTE : I still haven&#8217;t notice much of problemn yet thus far. I just got the netbook yesterday, have not tested everything yet. Btw, this netbook is for my mum, not me</span></p>
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		<title>The Star Predicted Future?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:04:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emeryn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/07/28/the-star-predicted-future/' addthis:title='The Star Predicted Future? '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>Updates : The Star have updated their site. It&#8217;s 4.40pm Monday. I guess they read my blog too. LOL&#8230; All my guesses were wrong anyway. I was browsing The Star just now while enjoying my char-siu, siu yuk fun and I saw this news that totally caught my attention. So, [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/07/28/the-star-predicted-future/' addthis:title='The Star Predicted Future? ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/07/28/the-star-predicted-future/' addthis:title='The Star Predicted Future? '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div><p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">U</span></strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>pdates : The Star have updated their site. It&#8217;s 4.40pm Monday. I guess they read my blog too. LOL&#8230; All my guesses were wrong anyway.</strong></span></p>
<p>I was browsing The Star just now while enjoying my char-siu, siu yuk fun and I saw <a target="_blank" title="Malaysia H1N1 3rd death" href="http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/7/28/nation/20090728121107&amp;sec=nation" target="_blank">this news</a> that totally caught my attention.</p>
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<p>So, tell me, the third death was on 4.40<span style="color: #ff0000;">am</span> today(28th July 2009, Tuesday morning) or <span style="color: #ff0000;">last Tuesday</span> 4.40pm(21st July 2009) or is The Star <span style="color: #ff0000;">predicting future now</span>?</p>
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		<title>Tribute to Michael Jackson</title>
		<link>http://emeryn.com/2009/06/26/tribute-to-michael-jackson/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:09:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emeryn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/06/26/tribute-to-michael-jackson/' addthis:title='Tribute to Michael Jackson '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>You should already know by now that King of Pop &#8211; Michael Jackson have passed away at the age of 50 on 25th June 09(Thursday), 2.26pm LA time after suffering what is believed to have been a cardiac arrest. 911 emergency services responded promptly at 12:21 pm Pacific time arriving [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/06/26/tribute-to-michael-jackson/' addthis:title='Tribute to Michael Jackson ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
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You should already know by now that <b>King of Pop &#8211; <a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson" target="_blank">Michael Jackson</a></b> have passed away at the age of 50 on 25th June 09(Thursday), 2.26pm LA time after suffering what is believed to have been a cardiac arrest. 911 emergency services responded promptly at 12:21 pm Pacific time arriving at 12:30 pm to find Michael unconscious and not breathing. He was rushed to the UCLA Medical Center and after a brief slip into a coma Michael was pronounced dead at 2:26pm; the cause reported as cardiac arrest. Tht Los Angeles Police Department has opened an investigation and an autopsy is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2009.</p>
<p>I got to know about the news while listening to FlyFM this morning while driving to work. It&#8217;s a tibute day to MJ and the radio station was playing MJ&#8217;s songs whole day. Colleague of mine told me that Yahoo seems to be inaccessible for some time and when it&#8217;s back, the search was really slow as everyone is searching about Michael Jackson. It has definitely caused a <a target="_blank" href="http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Michael-Jacksons-Death-Triggers-Massive-Surge-In-Internet-Traffic-As-Fans-Mourn-Star/Article/200906415320308?lpos=World_News_Carousel_Region_7&amp;lid=ARTICLE_15320308_Michael_Jacksons_Death_Triggers_Massive_Surge_In_Internet_Traffic_As_Fans_Mourn_Star" target="_lank">massive worldwide surge</a> in online traffic <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/news-of-jacksons-death-slows-internet-traffic/article1197981/" target="_blank">crashed</a> online columnist <a target="_blank" href="http://perezhilton.com/" target="_blank">Perez Hilton</a>&#8216;s blog. We were all shocked with his sudden death and wants to confirm and find out more on the details. Unfortunately, caused of death has yet to be determined as of this moment. Even <a target="_blank" href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31547276/?gt1=43001" target="_blank">celebs</a><a></a> have been tweeting about Michael Jackson.</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/michael-jackson-thriller.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1269" title="michael-jackson-thriller" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/michael-jackson-thriller.jpg" alt="michael-jackson-thriller" width="489" height="443" /></a></p>
<p>MJ&#8217;s death is such a big loss to the music industry. I&#8217;m sure that most of us growing up(at least those born from the 80s) listening to his song or at least you should have heard at least one of his song before. According to MSNBC, his 1982 album “Thriller” — which included the blockbuster hits “<a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkGOiS75Lwk" target="_blank">Beat It</a>,” “<a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VASYhabHkM" target="_blank">Billie Jean</a>” and “<a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xs9OQHpwDE" target="_blank">Thriller</a>” — is the best-selling album of all time, with an estimated 50 million copies sold worldwide. His other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records—including one for &#8220;Most Successful Entertainer of All Time&#8221;—13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles in his solo career—more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era.</p>
<p>Who would ever forget MJ&#8217;s popular <strong><font color="#ffffff">Moonwalk</font></strong> and robotic moves which makes everyone goes gaga about it.</p>
<p><center><object width="425" height="344" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/n_3v-_p3ESo&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/n_3v-_p3ESo&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /></object></center></p>
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<p>My personal favorite of his songs are below:</p>
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<p>Earth Song. It&#8217;s actually such an emo songs and I definitely feel the emotions of his message which he&#8217;s passing though his songs.<br />
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<p> </p>
<p>Black or White. I couldn&#8217;t share the original MTV of Black or White as the Youtube video is embed by request. I just watched the MTV again and it&#8217;s really cool, brings back the childhood memories too. Here&#8217;s the live version of Black or White.<br />
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<p>Right now listening back to his songs, I didn&#8217;t feel that those are so many years back, it sounded as the music pieces have just been produced this year in 2009. There will not be another Michael Jackson replacement although there&#8217;s many MJ impersonator worldwide. Definitely not <a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_118mHPTVW8" target="_blank">this dude</a>.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Even 1,500 plus CPDRC inmates of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center, Cebu, Philippines at practice of the Thriller MTV.<br />
<center><object width="425" height="344" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/hMnk7lh9M3o&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hMnk7lh9M3o&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /></object></center></p>
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<p>Why would such great icons die earlier or younger? Recap back on <a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis_Presley" target="_blank">Elvis Preley,</a>the King of Rock &#8216;n&#8217; Roll who died at the age of 42 (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977). Bruce Lee, the greatest martial artist in recorded history and a cultural icon who died at the young age of 33(27 November 1940 – 20 July 1973). Why ??? MJ was actually planning for a comeback concert in London in July and such unfortunate event took place.</p>
<p>My thoughts and prayers go out to Michael Jason&#8217;s family, friends and his fans worldwide. After a freakish series of scandals, may the King of Pop rest in peace now. MJ&#8217;s song will go on and he&#8217;ll be remembered always.</p>
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		<title>Megan Fox is a MAN</title>
		<link>http://emeryn.com/2009/06/05/megan-fox-is-a-man/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:13:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emeryn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/06/05/megan-fox-is-a-man/' addthis:title='Megan Fox is a MAN '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>Megan Fox is very pretty, hot and gorgeos, isn&#8217;t she? She is even named the no.1 sexiest woman for FHM 2008.   But too bad, She&#8217;s a HE. I repeat. Megan Fox is a HE.   I found out from Weekly World News . The message reads below :&#8221; LOS [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/06/05/megan-fox-is-a-man/' addthis:title='Megan Fox is a MAN ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megan_Fox" target="_blank">Megan Fox</a> is very pretty, hot and gorgeos, isn&#8217;t she? She is even named the no.1 sexiest woman for <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fhm.com/girls/100-sexiest/megan-fox--20081207" target="_blank">FHM 2008</a>.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>But too bad, She&#8217;s a HE. I repeat. <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Megan Fox is a HE</strong></span>.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I found out from <a target="_blank" href="http://weeklyworldnews.com/celebs/4783/megan-fox-is-a-man/" target="_blank">Weekly World News</a> . The message reads below :&#8221;</p>
<p><em><span style="color: #99ccff;">LOS ANGELES, CA – The internet has been abuzz since this Sunday’s Golden Globes ceremony, where Megan Fox jokingly remarked that she looked like a man.</span></em></p>
<p><span style="color: #99ccff;">When interviewed on the red carpet, she said “I look like Alan Alda in drag. I’m a tranny. I’m a man.”</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #99ccff;">At the time, reporters passed it off as a jovial attempt to cover for her nerves.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #99ccff;">However, today she has cleared the air and officially reported: she’s really a man.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #99ccff;">Megan Fox was born Mitchell Reed Fox in Rockwood, Tennessee. From an early age, Mitchell showed an interest in both performing and women’s clothing. When having a preacher lay hands on him did not ‘cure’ him of these interests, his parents simply put him on the pageant circuit.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #99ccff;">By the age of 13, Mitchell had already started a career as a female child performer called ‘Megan Fox’. Making her debut on an Olsen Twins straight-to-video release, the twins have kept his secret all this time.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #99ccff;">As a sweet 16 present, Fox’s parents offered him sexual reassignment surgery, which, given their child’s career, they’d hoped to write off as a business expense. Unfortunately laws prohibit such surgery to be done to minors.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #99ccff;">Since then Megan has been working non-stop, and been included on many Hottest Women lists in publications around the world.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #99ccff;">Megan, as she goes by now exclusively, also noted this Sunday how much she wants Salma Hayek’s figure. She has even scheduled surgery later this month to get it. After the two met in New York this week, Hayek offered to have a cast made of her bust so doctors can match them exactly on Megan Fox’s chest.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #99ccff;">The internet is already speculating whether this news will be worked into the plot of the upcoming Transformers sequel. </span>&#8220;</p>
<p> </p>
<p>It&#8217;s such a disastrous story for the guys. Seriously, you remember this scene at Transformers? I rememberred it well. The guys&#8217; reaction are all with the BIG &#8220;WAH&#8221; on their face and almost drooling saliva.</p>
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<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/megan-fox2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1003" title="megan-fox2" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/megan-fox2.jpg" alt="megan-fox2" width="390" height="293" /></a></p>
<p>Think again, right now that you know she&#8217;s a HE, would you still be so interested? Err&#8230; Wait a sec, did you went and google her photos and save it to your machine and set as wallpaper after you watch Transformers?!</p>
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<p>Are you deleting it now already?</p>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Updates : After some research on the.internet, it seems like Weekly World News is the source of the story mentioned above. The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/megan-fox/news/90994-megan-fox-a-man" target="_blank">MTV</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.spreadit.org/megan-fox-is-a-man/" target="_blank">Spreadit.org</a> states what she mentioned below. She said that because she was nervous about her appearance.</strong></span></p>
<pre><span style="color: #33cccc;">“I am pretty sure I am a doppelgänger for Alan Alda. I’m a tranny. I’m a man. I’m so painfully insecure. I’m on the verge of vomiting now. I am so horrified that I am here, and embarrassed.”

“I love Salma Hayek’s look. She looks beautiful and I really want her boobs. I really, really do.”</span></pre>
<p>So, what do you think now? Let me help you to clear the air. Megan Fox is SHE, a female, a lady. Everything of her looks real and HOT! The rumour seems to be started off by some gossip website.</p>
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		<title>Cibai from Microsoft</title>
		<link>http://emeryn.com/2009/05/30/cibai-from-microsoft/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 14:12:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emeryn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/05/30/cibai-from-microsoft/' addthis:title='Cibai from Microsoft '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>If you&#8217;re a Malaysian/Singaporean or whoever speaks or understand Hokkien, the word Cibai will immediately catch your attention and you know what it meant. If you dun understand the dialect, I&#8217;ll explain to you. &#8216;Cibai&#8216; is a Hokkien (one of the Chinese dialect) word which means vagina. However, it is [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/05/30/cibai-from-microsoft/' addthis:title='Cibai from Microsoft ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
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<p>If you&#8217;re a Malaysian/Singaporean or whoever speaks or understand Hokkien, the word <strong>Cibai</strong> will immediately catch your attention and you know what it meant.</p>
<p>If you dun understand the dialect, I&#8217;ll explain to you. &#8216;<strong>Cibai</strong>&#8216; is a Hokkien (one of the Chinese dialect) word which means vagina. However, it is not used as such a innocent word, it&#8217;s a foul language usually used for swearing. Check out the meaning at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=cibai" target="_blank">urban Dictionary</a>.</p>
<p>Now, Microsoft have named one of their tool as <strong>Cibai</strong>. &#8220;Nice&#8221;, &#8220;wonderful&#8221;, and interesting name huh?</p>
<p>Initially, I thought that it was some kinda prank, but again, this looks totally real and you may visit the website <a target="_blank" href="http://research.microsoft.com/apps/pubs/default.aspx?id=78035" target="_blank">here</a> for more information.</p>
<p>This shows that the person whom have came up with this name and the person whom have approved the name most likely doesn&#8217;t speak Hokkien, otherwise I believe this wouldn&#8217;t be approved. It&#8217;s one of the worst name you could give to a product/research done by yourself, unless you really hated it so much.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I got this somewhere on the internet -&gt; <span style="color: #6699FF;">Official Explanation from the Microsoft Researcher who developed <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>CIBAI</strong></span>, Francesco Logozzo: “This is an old project I made when I was at university. I do not maintain it anymore, and the name stands for “<span style="color: #ff0000;">Class Invariants By Abstract Interpretation</span>” (<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>CIBAI</strong></span>) “.</span></p>
<p> </p>
<p>From the <a target="_blank" href="http://research.microsoft.com/apps/pubs/default.aspx?id=78035" target="_blank">Microsoft Research</a> site, it&#8217;s stated below:<br />
<font color="6699FF"><br />
<blockquote><em>We introduce <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Cibai</strong></span> a generic static analyzer based on abstract interpretation for the modular analysis and verification of Java classes. We present the abstract semantics and the underlying abstract domain, a combination of an aliasing analysis and octagons.</p>
<p>We discuss some implementation issues, and we compare Cibai with similar tools, showing how Cibai achieves a higher level of automation and precision while having comparable performances.</em></p></blockquote>
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<p>So, in IT terms and IT world, the next time a person says you <strong>Cibai</strong>, seems like it isn&#8217;t that bad afterall?</p>
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		<title>Geez, Swine Flu?!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 00:41:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emeryn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/05/01/geez-swine-flu/' addthis:title='Geez, Swine Flu?! '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>Update : WHO will start referring Swine Flu as Influenza A (H1N1) as it has quite an amount of people have the misconception of pigs and pork. Pealse take note that this is not a food-borne crisis. However, it is always a good idea to well cook the pork before [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/05/01/geez-swine-flu/' addthis:title='Geez, Swine Flu?! ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/05/01/geez-swine-flu/' addthis:title='Geez, Swine Flu?! '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div><p><em>Update : WHO will start referring Swine Flu as Influenza A (H1N1) as it has quite an amount of people have the misconception of pigs and pork. Pealse take note that this is not a food-borne crisis. However, it is always a good idea to well cook the pork before eating.</em></p>
<p><em>TheStar.com.my have also included the </em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/4/28/nation/20090428132524&amp;sec=nation" target="_blank"><em>FAQs</em></a><em> on this virus.</em></p>
<p> </p>
<p>As many of you may already know that currently there&#8217;s a Swine Flu(H1N1 virus, hog flu, pig flu) outbreak. World Health Organization(WHO) have recently <a target="_blank" href="http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/4/30/worldupdates/2009-04-30T044843Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-393361-1&amp;sec=Worldupdates" target="_blank">notched up the alert system Phase 5</a>, the second highest level. I was told that if it&#8217;s the highest level, a curfew may/will be imposed to avoid any further infectious of the virus( which means most of of the people need not go to office and work, but there is such thing called working from home nowadays where you connect to office&#8217;s network remotely).</p>
<p>As of this moment, Mexican President Felipe Calderon told his people to stay home from Friday for a five-day partial shutdown of the economy, after the World Health Organisation said a swine flu pandemic was imminent. Swine Flu have killed 176 people in Mexico, and the first Swine Flu death of a 23 months old Mexico Child at Texas. There is also <a target="_blank" href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30398682/" target="_blank">cases reported</a> in United States, Neitherlands and <a target="_blank" href="http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/4/30/apworld/20090430211524&amp;sec=apworld" target="_blank">Switzerland</a>.</p>
<p><strong>*NOTE</strong> : <em>Image taken from </em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30485593/"><em>MSNBC</em></a><em> as of this moment and may not be updated at my blog. Please view their site for the latest updates.</em><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/swine-flu-map.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-714" title="swine-flu-map" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/swine-flu-map.jpg" alt="swine-flu-map" width="500" height="259" /></a></p>
<p><strong></strong> </p>
<p><strong>*NOTE</strong> : <em>Images taken from Wikipedia. Please click </em><a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:H1N1_map.svg" target="_blank"><em>here</em></a><em> as the map can be edited very rapidly because it is a current event which is changing hour by hour.</em><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/wikipedia-swine-flu-map.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-715" title="wikipedia-swine-flu-map" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/wikipedia-swine-flu-map.jpg" alt="wikipedia-swine-flu-map" width="500" height="340" /></a></p>
<p>The swine flu have made the global wide very much worrying as there is no common traid as it may infect anyone no matter the person is rich, poor, young, old, and even healthy people and it is spreading fast, not to mention, killing fast too and it may mutate its form. Roberto Mendozaaged, 29, who was a wrestler, ate heartily, pumped iron at the gym and loved football. Then he caught a vicious strain of flu, checked into hospital and nine days later he was <a target="_blank" href="http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/4/30/worldupdates/2009-04-30T192104Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-393501-2&amp;sec=Worldupdates" target="_blank">dead</a>. That was so unbeliveable! Why does it even affect healthy people like him?</p>
<p>So, now you know how severe it is. But, what are the symptoms?</p>
<p>It is quite hard to identify it as it is almost identical to the regular flu symtoms. It is air-borne and spreads through tiny particles in the air when the infected person sneezes or cough.</p>
<p><strong>*NOTE</strong> : <em>Image taken from MSNBC, please click here for </em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30398682/" target="_blank"><em>more</em></a><em> information.</em><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/swine-flu-symptoms.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-713" title="swine-flu-symptoms" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/swine-flu-symptoms.jpg" alt="swine-flu-symptoms" width="473" height="401" /></a></p>
<p>The symtoms are:-<br />
- chills<br />
- fever<br />
- sore throat<br />
- muscle pains<br />
- severe headache<br />
- coughing<br />
- weakness and general discomfort (body ache, some people reported vomitting as well)</p>
<p>In this video, Dr. Joe Bresee, with CDC&#8217;s Influenza Division, describes the symptoms of swine flu and warning signs to look for that indicate the need for urgent medical attention.<br />
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<p>There have been so many types of severe infectious flu such as since centuries ago. Currently the worrying one is the Swine Flu. But before this, we have Hong Kong Flu (1968-1969), Fujian flu (2003–2004), Avian Flu and etc&#8230; which was caused by H1N1, H1N2, H3N1,H3N2, and H2N3.</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/flu-viruses.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-716" title="flu-viruses" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/flu-viruses.jpg" alt="flu-viruses" width="500" height="200" /></a><br />
<em>The various types of influenza viruses in humans. Solid squares show the appearance of a new strain, causing recurring influenza pandemics. Broken lines indicate uncertain strain identifications.</em></p>
<p>Erm..dun ask me about this..I&#8217;m so confused with all the H and N terms. View <a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swine_influenza" target="_blank">here</a> for more information from Wikipedia.</p>
<p>I should stop this Swine Flu blog post as of this moment, I&#8217;m starting to feel the runny nose, and sore throat myself. Oh no, is it spreading remotely from the infected person to the internet to my laptop to me now? Nah..couldn&#8217;t be right? That&#8217;s impossible.</p>
<p>Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh CHU!<br />
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		<title>The Drama &amp; Japan&#8217;s Oppai(Breast) Pillow</title>
		<link>http://emeryn.com/2009/04/25/the-drama-japa-oppai-pillow/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:22:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emeryn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/04/25/the-drama-japa-oppai-pillow/' addthis:title='The Drama &#38; Japan&#8217;s Oppai(Breast) Pillow '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>Colleague and I was eating at Pusat Bandar Damansara (PBD) as usual. It was unusually long to wait for our bus that day. Then, we spotted a bus Rapid which was actually blocking the road, it seems to be stuck there. Initially, we just kinda ignore it and continue with [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/04/25/the-drama-japa-oppai-pillow/' addthis:title='The Drama &#38; Japan&#8217;s Oppai(Breast) Pillow ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/04/25/the-drama-japa-oppai-pillow/' addthis:title='The Drama &amp; Japan&#8217;s Oppai(Breast) Pillow '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div><p>Colleague and I was eating at Pusat Bandar Damansara (PBD) as usual. It was unusually long to wait for our bus that day. Then, we spotted a bus Rapid which was actually blocking the road, it seems to be stuck there. Initially, we just kinda ignore it and continue with our chit-chatting. After 5 minutes, the bus is still there, and more people are crowding up there, cars behind started to horn too.</p>
<p>As a Malaysian, I went there to look see also, u know, busybody, just to checkout what happened. *NOTE : <em>Dun blame me for the bad quality of video..I was actually walking and zooming to the incident location.</em><br />
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<p>Curious me went to the place to snap a photo too.<br />
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<p>It was actually a white Toyota Wish parked too far out which obstruct the traffic. There&#8217;s about an inch away and both car and bus&#8217; paint will be touching. The bus driver was kind enough not to scratch his paint. Hm&#8230; If I were the bus driver, I couldn&#8217;t have cared and just drive through. </p>
<p>A lady then shouted to other guys to stop staring and try to move the Toyota Wish. </p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/23042009774.jpg"><img src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/23042009774.jpg" alt="car owner" title="car owner" width="467" height="350" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-657" /></a></p>
<p>When the guys was about to take action, out of no where, the car owner storm into the crowd without an apologetic expression, opened his car lock, and start his car engine. Guess what, he only drive about another inch to the front when there&#8217;s still space infront! </p>
<p>Then an oldman couldn&#8217;t stand it anymore and shouted &#8220;You bodoh ka?&#8221;. The car owner, get out of his car, and gave the old man the deep quiet fierce stare. If looks like it was about to be broken into a fight. But, by then, the bus have started moving again and we quickly leave the place to catch our company bus, we&#8217;re late.</p>
<p>When our bus make a round to turn back to office, I can view from the flyover that it have caused quite a massive jam outside coz it&#8217;s just a one lane drive.</p>
<p>I was then thinking, how could a person be so selfish or self-centred? He obstructed the path, people were waiting so long just because of him, he didn&#8217;t apologise instead acted as he was not wrong, and stared at the old man as if the old man did something wrong. Okay, perhaps the old man&#8217;s word was a little rude to him, but I were to say that out of my frustration too.</p>
<p>The car owner looks like he wasn&#8217;t in a good mood, maybe he didn&#8217;t have a good sleep that&#8217;s why he acted that way. If it&#8217;s such case, perhaps he should buy Japan&#8217;s Oppai breast pillow for a good night sleep and pleasure.</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/oppai-pillow-coversoftness.jpg"><img src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/oppai-pillow-coversoftness.jpg" alt="oppai-pillow-coversoftness" title="oppai-pillow-coversoftness" width="500" height="227" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-658" /></a></p>
<p>The web says &#8220;<em>Resting your head on a gentle, yielding, giant bosom is a pleasure no one should be without.</em>&#8220;. </p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/breast_pillow1.jpg"><img src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/breast_pillow1.jpg" alt="breast_pillow1" title="breast_pillow1" width="350" height="467" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-659" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/breast_pillow2.jpg"><img src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/breast_pillow2.jpg" alt="breast_pillow2" title="breast_pillow2" width="350" height="479" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-660" /></a></p>
<p>Ahhh&#8230; this pillow shaped like a lady&#8217;s upper body with a pair of breast. It cost US$55 and you can purchase it from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.japantrendshop.com/oppai-pillow-breast-pillow-p-444.html" target="_blank">Japan Trend Shop</a>. There is pink or black to choose from (too bad no skin colour). The cover is removable and machine-washable. The material of the pillow is Urethane-based memory foam and cotton for the cover.</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/oppai-pillow-colors-and-positions.jpg"><img src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/oppai-pillow-colors-and-positions.jpg" alt="oppai-pillow-colors-and-positions" title="oppai-pillow-colors-and-positions" width="500" height="110" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-661" /></a></p>
<p>I checked from newspaper and it&#8217;s mentioned this have been a hot item in Japan for both male and female. I wonder guys would have actually rested their head on it or, enjoying their palm rested on the breast of the pillow, or their face rubbing against it instead. But anyhow they use it, which means there&#8217;s more than a feature of use of this pillow and it&#8217;s perfect!</p>
<p>Btw, Oppai means breast in Japanese. Hmm&#8230; I haven&#8217;t been sleeping well too, perhaps I should grab one as well.</p>
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		<title>Day 1 @ Fremantle, WA &#8211; Part 2</title>
		<link>http://emeryn.com/2009/04/22/day-1-fremantle-wa-part-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:26:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emeryn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/04/22/day-1-fremantle-wa-part-2/' addthis:title='Day 1 @ Fremantle, WA &#8211; Part 2 '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>After the seafood eating and arthouse visit earlier, it&#8217;s time to explore more! Walking on the streets of Fremantle, came across a road name CROKE LANE. I would have mistakenly added extra &#8220;O&#8221; and &#8220;D&#8221; which makes it CROOKED LANE. Hm..doesn&#8217;t sound right. In Fremantle, there&#8217;s few ways of tour. [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/04/22/day-1-fremantle-wa-part-2/' addthis:title='Day 1 @ Fremantle, WA &#8211; Part 2 ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/04/22/day-1-fremantle-wa-part-2/' addthis:title='Day 1 @ Fremantle, WA &#8211; Part 2 '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div><p>After the seafood eating and arthouse visit <a href="http://emeryn.com/2009/04/17/day-1-fremantle-wa-part-1/" target="_blank">earlier</a>, it&#8217;s time to explore more!<br />
<a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2145.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-599" title="Croke Lane" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2145.jpg" alt="Croke Lane" width="350" height="467" /></a><br />
Walking on the streets of Fremantle, came across a road name CROKE LANE. I would have mistakenly added extra &#8220;O&#8221; and &#8220;D&#8221; which makes it CROOKED LANE. Hm..doesn&#8217;t sound right.</p>
<p>In Fremantle, there&#8217;s few ways of tour. You can tour around the area by your feet or with this cute little car scooter.</p>
<p>Cost AUD40 for 30 minutes. You can view the rates <a target="_blank" href="http://www.scootfreo.com.au/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2160.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-628" title="Scooter car" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2160.jpg" alt="Scooter car" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2161.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-629" title="Scooter Car 2" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2161.jpg" alt="Scooter Car 2" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2162.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-630" title="Scooter Car 3" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2162.jpg" alt="Scooter Car 3" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2158.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-631" title="Scooter Car" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2158.jpg" alt="Scooter Car" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p>Or, you may tour around on tram with Fremantle Tram Tours.</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2225.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-633" title="Fremantle Tram Tour" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2225.jpg" alt="Fremantle Tram Tour" width="467" height="322" /></a></p>
<p>or, travel with back-packing car. I dunno what exactly these car are called. Please correct me.</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2153.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-634" title="dscf2153" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2153.jpg" alt="dscf2153" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p>Or, you may tour with style with <a target="_blank" href="http://www.uniquelimousines.com.au" target="_blank">Unique Limousine</a> like me.</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2179.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-600" title="In limousine" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2179.jpg" alt="In limousine" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
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<p>It costs AUD600/day.</p>
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<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2177.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-602" title="In limousine 2" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2177.jpg" alt="In limousine 2" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2178.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-601" title="In limousine 3" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2178.jpg" alt="In limousine 3" width="350" height="467" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2180.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-607" title="Just married" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2180.jpg" alt="Just married" width="464" height="350" /></a></p>
<p>And yeah, we just got married, that&#8217;s why we were in Perth honeymoon.</p>
<p>Nah! Just kidding. I dun think I would want to spend RM1446/day for a limou service, not that it&#8217;s not a pretty car, but I wouldn&#8217;t want to spend my day in the limousine for this visit.</p>
<p>And No, we weren&#8217;t getting married yet. We were lucky that the owner was so nice that he allowed us to just sit in to feel and snap photos. We were actually taking turns to snap a photo together with the owner and his car.</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2175.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-603" title="Limousine owner" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2175.jpg" alt="Limousine owner" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2170.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-604" title="Limousine front" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2170.jpg" alt="Limousine front" width="467" height="304" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2176.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-605" title="Front seat" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2176.jpg" alt="Front seat" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2181.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-606" title="Limousine side back" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2181.jpg" alt="Limousine side back" width="350" height="467" /></a></p>
<p>Ahead of the car, we spotted another nice unique antique car.</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf21841.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-609" title="antique car" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf21841.jpg" alt="antique car" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p>Again, we took turns to take photo with the car owner. But I can&#8217;t recall if she&#8217;s the owner or just the responsible person for the car. But, nevermind, nice car! How I wish I have this car to drive here, wow, imagine all spotlight on me and I&#8217;ll be talk of the town! Nice~ Oh crapz, sounds like I&#8217;m lack of attention.</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2187.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-610" title="antique car 2" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2187.jpg" alt="antique car 2" width="476" height="350" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2186.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-611" title="antique car 3" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2186.jpg" alt="antique car 3" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p>In the streets of Fremantle, there were a lot of couples getting married and they travel with style with limousines(that&#8217;s what I think coz not so common in Malaysia).  There are limousines every where!</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2150.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-591" title="Limousine 2" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2150.jpg" alt="Limousine 2" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2155.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-593" title="Limousine 4" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2155.jpg" alt="Limousine 4" width="467" height="323" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2167.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-594" title="dscf2167" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2167.jpg" alt="dscf2167" width="529" height="350" /></a></p>
<p> <a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2152.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-589" title="Limousine 1" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2152.jpg" alt="Limousine 1" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2169.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-595" title="dscf2169" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2169.jpg" alt="dscf2169" width="467" height="357" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2168.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-598" title="Limousine 5" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2168.jpg" alt="Limousine 5" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p>Okay, some photos are kinda repeated. It&#8217;s the front, back and side view of the car. But really, there were lotsa limousines around. Or, was it just my luck to see that many that day?</p>
<p>After checking out all these nice limousines and car, we spotted this 2 door <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Perodua Kelisa</span> Daihatsu Cuore.</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2146.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-613" title="Daihatsu Cuore" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2146.jpg" alt="Daihatsu Cuore" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2147.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-612" title="Daihatsu Cuore" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2147.jpg" alt="Daihatsu Cuore" width="467" height="327" /></a></p>
<p>But, it really looks like Kelisa right minus the other 2 door right with improvised front design? Opps&#8230; Lemme rephrase it, Kelisa really looks like Cuore right?!</p>
<p>Then, we also stopped by &lt; ahref=&#8221;http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime/&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;&gt;WA Maritime Museum at Victoria Quay, but they were closed. WTH, why does the shops closes so early at Perth?! It&#8217;s as early as 5pm!</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2201.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-614" title="WA Maritime Museum" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2201.jpg" alt="WA Maritime Museum" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2193.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-615" title="dscf2193" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2193.jpg" alt="dscf2193" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p>Left with no choice but to linger outside the museum. Some views outside of WA Maritime Museum.</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2199.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-616" title="dscf2199" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2199.jpg" alt="dscf2199" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2197.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-617" title="dscf2197" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2197.jpg" alt="dscf2197" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2195.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-618" title="dscf2195" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2195.jpg" alt="dscf2195" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p>There is a long list of names engraved on the Welcome Walls which has the first batch of people whom arrived in Australia via Fremantle port.</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2213.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-619" title="dscf2213" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2213.jpg" alt="dscf2213" width="467" height="335" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2207.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-624" title="dscf2207" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2207.jpg" alt="dscf2207" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p>But there were so many till I get stressed out trying to search if my ancestors name are there too. i din go through all walls anyway, just just too many, and I doubt my ancestors arrived in Australia. Okay, fret not, you can save your time by searching it online <a target="_blank" href="http://wwregistration.museum.wa.gov.au/mm_index.asp" target="_blank">here</a> too.</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2212.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-620" title="Stress" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2212.jpg" alt="Stress" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p>We found some names which are dated back at 1829. Okay, maybe that&#8217;s not the earliest there, but this is one of the earlierst I could find.</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2214.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-621" title="Welcome walls" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2214.jpg" alt="Welcome walls" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2215.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-622" title="Name of Welcome Walls" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2215.jpg" alt="Name of Welcome Walls" width="467" height="186" /></a></p>
<p>Hey, let me help you with this. &#8220;Oh gosh, what&#8217;s inside?! Did you just put cement in it? How come I couldn&#8217;t carry it?! Btw, dun forget to give me tips for my kind attempt to help.&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2200.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-623" title="carry" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2200.jpg" alt="carry" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p>Beside the WA Maritime Museum, guess what&#8217;s the black thingie behind me.</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2211.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-625" title="dscf2211" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2211.jpg" alt="dscf2211" width="350" height="467" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2210.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-626" title="dscf2210" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2210.jpg" alt="dscf2210" width="350" height="467" /></a></p>
<p>It&#8217;s a part of submarine.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s a submarine! Oh my gosh!!! <strong>SUBMARINE</strong>, I wanna go in!!! But too bad, it was already closed. =( Tours starting from 10am-3.30pm only. So, I ended viewing from outside only. I din know submarine could be this big.</p>
<p> <a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2208.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-627" title="Submarine" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2208.jpg" alt="Submarine" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
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<p>Oh yeah, before I forget to mention this. On the first day itself, we spotted about 3-5 cases of police chase. The traffic police there are pretty active, they kinda hunt for traffic offenders. Once they spotted a traffic offenders, they&#8217;ll start chasing them and turn on the warning light and sound to alert the person infront to stop. The <em>samans</em> there are pretty expensive, and you can&#8217;t settle it under table. So, you&#8217;d better off obeying the traffic rules there.</p>
<p><a href="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2139.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-632" title="dscf2139" src="http://emeryn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dscf2139.jpg" alt="dscf2139" width="467" height="350" /></a></p>
<p>Later we went to Frementle Memorium Park and spotted hot <em>chick</em>. Dun miss that, stay tune!</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/04/19/live-your-dream-susan-boyle/' addthis:title='Live Your Dream, Susan Boyle '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>Ever think that it&#8217;s too late to chase of your dream? or that&#8217;s impossible? Dun give up yet. Here&#8217;s some inspiration to inspired and motivate you. I received a forwraded mail about Susan Boyle from Britain&#8217;s Got Talent but I din bothered to read it. Then again today, while flipping [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/04/19/live-your-dream-susan-boyle/' addthis:title='Live Your Dream, Susan Boyle ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://emeryn.com/2009/04/19/live-your-dream-susan-boyle/' addthis:title='Live Your Dream, Susan Boyle '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div><p>Ever think that it&#8217;s too late to chase of your dream? or that&#8217;s impossible? Dun give up yet. Here&#8217;s some inspiration to inspired and motivate you.</p>
<p>I received a forwraded mail about Susan Boyle from Britain&#8217;s Got Talent but I din bothered to read it. Then again today, while flipping The Star newspaper, I saw some column about Susan Boyle.</p>
<p><strong>So, who is Susan Boyle?</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong><br />
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<p>I was so curious about it and I went to YouTube about Susan Boyle. WOW, so much of search results. She must be something. Check this <a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY" target="_blank">YouTube video</a> out with Susan Boyle singing I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables. Sorry, not able to embed the the videos here as it says &#8220;Embedding disabled by request&#8221;. Just click on the link, you won&#8217;t regret watching it.</p>
<p>Check <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/619805" target="_blank">here</a> for more information too.</p>
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<p>So, impressive huh? Such an angellic voice! I felt so emotional watching it. Viewers and judges even stand up and clap with respect for her. Look at Simon&#8217;s expression on time 4:03 on Youtube video. Lovely huh? So, she really is something! A new star is born. Her YouTube videos has got 28,699,479 viws as of this moment. Susan is so good that Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher has been Twittering about her and Susan even received an invite from Oprah to appear on her talk show according to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.accesshollywood.com/britains-got-talents-susan-boyle-pleased-with-my-performance-but-i-can-do-better_article_16810" target="_blank">AccessHollywood</a>.</p>
<p>Thinking back, did you roll your eyes when she said she&#8217;s 47 years old and trying to be a professional singer? She really taught us don&#8217;t judge a book by its cover. Also, it&#8217;s never too late to live your dream. Cheers.</p>
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