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    What Happened to JD & Dilly?

    OK, it’s probably a trivial matter for most people, but i think its a bit strange the way RedFM handled the departure of JD & Dilly from their Breakfast Show. Pic from Star First of all, i’ve no idea what happened to them, or where they are now, only that they were unceremoniously yanked off air last week. Even the ads/promos featuring their voices are gone. It’s a fact of life that in employment people come and go, but what i find strange is how they didn’t make any announcement at all. And there has been no shortage of comments on RedFM’s FB page. Check out the replies from the…

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    The Curious Case of the Expanding T-Shirt

    Got a free t-shirt with my Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein a few months ago. It came in a compact little package, about the size of your palm. By comparison to a 50sen coin, here’s how it looks like: So after two months of sitting atop of my dresser, i decided to open it. I followed the instructions. Dumped it in a pail of cold water for 30 minutes. So far the steps are not dissimilar to making Maggi Mee, except for the boiling water. After 30 minutes, voila! a very crumpled (and not mention dripping wet) Tee! After machine wash and drying, here’s how it looks like. Sorry my ironing…

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    Our So-Not-Halal Anniversary Dinner

    Went for our 11th wedding anniversary dinner last Saturday. Since its October, i thought it’d be a good idea to do a Oktoberfest themed dinner. So we went to Munich Gastro Bierhaus at the new Palette @ IOI Boulevard. Sorry didn’t bring camera out that night so i had to nick the photos from their website. I had the honey-glazed pork knuckles (who goes to a german restaurant and NOT order knuckles?). Very nice and juicy, definitely better than Checkers. My wife had the spare ribs, which were good too, and it came with a generous serving of vegetables. Of course, we both had a pint of Hoegaarden each… Overall…

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    Out Live Your Life by Max Lucado

    It’s been about 10 years since I read a book by Lucado, I had a friend who was a big fan back then. I distinctly remember his books as (very) easy to read, humorous, quite insightful and in short, appropriate for the young Christian. So I was quite excited to re-visit this author, and after finishing his latest book in about a week or so, I’d say not much has changed in terms of his writing style and message. In his blend of experiential anecdotes and biblical examples, this book sees Lucado teaching us how common folk like you and I can make a difference in the lives of people…

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    You Know Its Been Some Time When…

    Me: Do you guys have that ‘new’ GCB? McDonald’s Girl: Er… apa? Me: GCB… The Grilled Cheese Burger…? McDonald’s Girl: Oh that one no more oledi. Me: Er okay… how about the chicken foldover? McDonald’s Girl: The WHAT? Me: The chicken foldover… the one like a pita bread folded over… McDonald’s Girl: That also no more oledi… Me: Er okay… just give me a quarter pounder. I guess its been some time since I’ve been into a McDonalds…

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    The Passage of Time

    I was reminded of a time some 3-4 years ago when i used to bring my parents to visit my uncle and auntie who lived in a bungalow in an upmarket area of PJ. Both my uncle and auntie are very rich, and spend their retirement years playing mahjong with friends and watching TV, reading newspapers and enjoying food and life. Fast forward 4 years to the present, my uncle has passed away after a difficult battle with dementia and Parkinson’s, spending his last few months confined to wheelchair and bed. Auntie is now also confined to wheelchair, slowly losing use of her limbs. Seemed like only yesterday things were…