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No More Drink and Drive 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Do you ever drink and drive? If you can't judge yourself whether your alcohol level is okay to drive, buy a Toyota car.
It is reported yesterday that Toyota Motor Corp. is developing a system for cars that detects drunken drivers, and shuts the vehicle down if it is not safe.
The system comprises of:
Sweat sensors in the steering wheel that detec alcohol levels in the driver's Read more:Drink
Get Paid to Blog 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Have you ever thought of blogging can bring you side income?
I'm not refering to putting those ad programs like Google Adsense, Yahoo! Publisher Network, etc. What I mean is, to get paid for writing and posting stuff that suits your taste in your blog, i.e. blog ads!
Sign up with PayPerPost and you can start earning extra pocket money by just writing.
How it works? Well, actually there are a
UK Loan Site 1970-01-01 00:59:59 If you are a UK resident and need to get some loans, you should visit this UK loan site.
Even if you are not a UK resident, there are a lot of information on different types of loan available: personal loans, secured loans, guaranteed car loans etc. The website has many articles related to loans, which you can spend some time reading, to enhance your knowledge or at least, have a basic idea
Consumers and Ready-to-Eat Meals 1970-01-01 00:59:59 According to the ACNielsen's Global Online Consumer Survey on Consumers and Ready-to-Eat Meals
(RTEM):
The biggest fans of the the RTEM hail from Asia, led by the Thais (43%), Chinese (39%), Taiwanese and Malaysians (34%) The main reasons for purchasing RTEM is convenience and lack of time to prepare a proper mealThe most common occasion for eating ready-to-eat meals is for DinnerThe most popular
PPP Postie Patrol #3 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Just before Christmas, HP and PPP teamed up for HP's Digital Photography Review through the latest PostiePatrol
. It took place in the very chilly Chicago (I was just there couple of months ago!!).
The lucky postie this time was Robyn Nykaza. So, what is Postie Patrol? Watch the video below for the answer:
There are a lot of HP gears and cash to be won, including a digital camera, a digital
Cameron Highland - New Access Road 1970-01-01 00:59:59 There is a new access road to CameronHighland
. You now have 2 options, going via Ringlet (old road) or via Simpang Pulai (new road).
If you want to try the new Road, from PLUS highway, exit at Simpang Pulai tol. Right after paying, turn right at the T-junction. Soon after it, there is a traffic light, turn right again.
Drive straight all the way, for approximately 45min, take a right turn Read more:Access
PPP Blog 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Have you visited PPP blogs? Are you aware that PPP has its own blog?
This is a blog that I must read everyday, to get updated with the latest happenings in PPP.
For instance, when the last RockStartup puzzle game was still running, one of the puzzle pieces was actually posted in its blog!
If you do not know yet, there are actually quite a lot of activities going on in PPP, apart from just
My Other Blog 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I would like to introduce to you my other blog, to write those 'boring' or serious stuff. That blog, is tentatively, going to be filled with tips on generating online money, which I think most of you already know lah!
It is intended for PPP later, to write those financial related opportunities. I'm waiting for it to be 'matured', at least 3 months old, before I can submit for PPP approval.
Upcoming Holiday 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I am have 5 days off till next Tuesday. Very luckily, I managed to book our company's holiday bungalow in Cameron Highlands.
I'm going to bring my family, my mom & dad, my sister and SIL there, for the upcoming new year celebration!
I'm so excited and looking forward to that holiday! Will be off soon, to buy some food stuff!
Happy New Year to all of you! Read more:Upcoming
, Holiday
Taking Loans 1970-01-01 00:59:59 What do you do when you have financial difficulties? Do you borrow from friends? Family? Neighbours? What's their reaction when you do that? Have you ever been rejected, and don't know what to do next?
There are a few online loan sites available for this kind of needs. These are legal ones, unlike the loan sharks here.
There are a few types of loans available, secured loans, personal loans, Read more:Taking
, Loans
Tips for Safe Winter Driving 1970-01-01 00:59:59 One mistake we are likely to do in winter, is to defrost the winscreen with warm water. If you do that - stop! Don't use warm water to defrost your winscreen as this may crack the glass. Use an ice scraper instead.
Another tip worth noting on the road is:
If your car does start to skid, take you foot off the accelerator and steer into the skid.. Read more:Driving
Online Shopping Coupons 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I've stumpled upon this CouponChief site, and found my favourite merchant, Target. I found a "10% off, no minimum" coupon, which I think is the most useful one. I've mentioned about buying the Medela Quick Clean Wipes from Target in another blog. With this coupon, the price is even much lower!
Should have found this before my last US trip, to save me a lot more!
Brought to you by CouponChief. Read more:Shopping
, Coupons
, Online Shopping
Mars Alien 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I've just read that the scientist argues NASA probes may have found alien life in the Mars, and inadvertently killed it 30 years ago.
It is suggested that 30 years ago, due to lacking any clue about the environment on Mars, their view of where life can take root was different. They might have looked for a different type of Martian life, missed the microbe they found and accidentally 'drown' it. Read more:Alien
Teens and Trucks 1970-01-01 00:59:59 In the recent web release by CarInsurance.com, an online insurance company where you can compare car insurance, it discussed about teens safe driving tips.
It is reported that GEICO has recently added "Teens
and Trucks
" to its online library for safe driving materials for teen drivers.
As a mother to 2, I am quite happy to see this. In fact, a good driving behaviour should be cultured since
Annuity 1970-01-01 00:59:59 At what age do you plan to retire? What do you plan to do when you are retired? Do you know how much money will you have? How much money will you need?
Based on the EPF data in Malaysia, on average a man can live 75 years and 78 years for a woman. So, if you retire at 55 years old, you will have approximately 20 years to spend whatever you saved. Do you already have a plan to get enough fund to Read more:Annuity
Need Your Musics Listened? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Check out this independent music site! It has just been released on Monday January 8th.
This is a unique concept brought to you by Unsigned.com. This website provides any Independent Artists an outlet to be heard by an ever growing fan and listerners base.
If you are a member of a band or a solo artist, you may register with this website to showcase your musics, and for listeners to discover
Investing in Gold 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I've somewhat left out quite a few types of retirement plan in my previous post, e.g. foreign currencies, gold/jewelleries, etc.
According to Monex Deposit Company (MDC), buying gold (bars/ingots) or gold coins has been recognized for centuries for its ability to preserve one's wealth and purchasing power.
If you keep your wealth in the form of gold, it will not be affected by inflation or even Read more:Investing
Anti Toll Hike Protest in Malaysia 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I don't think this was reported in mainstream newspapers:
Date : Sunday 7th Jan.
Place : In front of Sunway Pyramid. LDP concessionary's office.
Agenda : Anti Toll Hike Protest
.
Independent figure: 1000 plus people.
To guard the situation About 500 police personnel, including the anti-riot unit from the federal reserve force, were there to keep a watchful eye on the protesters.
Will the Read more:Malaysia
Diamond 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Who don't like diamond? I think all women love diamond jewellery. Even when someone tells you that he/she doesn't like diamond, I believe what he/she means is only they don't put diamond jewellery as their priority. I still think they also like diamonds.
I like diamond jewellery. Although I don't own many, I admit that I trully love to have. The bigger, the better cut, the more shiny, the
AirAsia Free Tickets 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Okay, after a few ding-dong-ing here and there, hubby has finally bought (yes, 'bought') the 'free' tickets from AirAsia
to KK, joining his friends.
We will be climbing the mount Kinabalu this year.
Hmm... thinking of it, I better start training myself, otherwise I might have mountain sickness (altitude sickness)! I don't want to be the first to retire in the climbing.
As for the flight Read more:Tickets
Upcoming Travel Plan 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Okay, this year's travel plan is out. It has reduced to 12 trips. None of these are exotic places though. :(
In the list, I have Bangkok (2x), Jakarta (3x), Manila (2x), Karachi, Beijing (2x), Shanghai and Houston. Looks like my new 'home' this year is in Jakarta, no longer Beijing. ;)
How I wish for our team meeting to move from Houston to Capetown. It has been discussed, but I don't Read more:Upcoming
, Travel
Free Flights with AirAsia 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Great news!
AirAsia
released 1million FREE seats, booking starts today travel period 1 apr to 27 oct!
I am very excited, but then cannot plan where I want to go, and with whom! Why I only know about it today? I'm going to lose the free seats by the time I decide!
I want to have holiday to Bali and Phuket, but these are classified as 'restricted' by my employer. I wonder if it is really that
Free Flight, No 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Quite disappointed with the free flights promo from AirAsia.
We tried to get its free flights to Macau, it is actually not free. There are a lot of charges or admin fees here and there that adds up to RM600+ for single way.
And for return 2-ways flights, it is very difficult to get both ways free. We end up have to pay RM900+ for return flights for two persons. Ya, I know it is still cheaper Read more:Flight
Loan Comparison 1970-01-01 00:59:59 When I visit any property launch, I am always surrounded by many bankers' loan sales guys trying to promote their packages.
Nowadays there are just so many options to choose from.
Some have lower interest rate for the first x number of years, but subsequent years with higher interest rate. Some have to be tied up for a particular year, and if you dispose the property before the contracted
Road Tax vs Toll Rate 1970-01-01 00:59:59 As of 1 Jan, the toll rate has increased in Malaysia. The margin of increment was just too huge that angered the citizens. 7 Jan, there was a anti toll-hike protest. And here are some calculations that shows how much the new rate can affect us.
The autorities explained that the reduction in road tax can help, but look carefully...
Road Tax reduction = RM50 per year.
Taking example for a
USD100 Is Yours! 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Now, after getting free or cheap air tickets from AirAsia, the next thing is to find a cheap accommodation for your holiday.
You can book your accommodations via a few ways: directly with the hotels, via an agent, or online (any other methods?).
I prefer to do it online, coz it is the cheapest and most convenient way. Furthermore, if you want to book directly with any hotels, do you know which Read more:Yours
Dirty Hotel Rooms 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Have you stayed in any hotels that you find the room(s) is dirty?
Some time ago, I received an email with all photos attached, about a couple staying in a 4-star hotel in Penang Island. On the first night, the lady felt something biting and she felt itchy.
After switching on the light, they found fleas on the bedsheets! In fact, the bedsheets are not clean, i.e. with light stains etc.
They Read more:Hotel
, Rooms
Goddess of Mercy 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Goddess of Mercy, Guanyinma, is now available online. If you have any problems, just visit guanyinma.com. Print out the 'fu' (spells), burn and drink the ashes with water, whatever problems will go away...
Well, the above is just a joke. But please watch the video below, very funny! I think it is extracted from a Singaporean TV series.
Translated Transcripts
Woman: Goddess of Mercy, please Read more:Goddess
Is Your Computer Protected 1970-01-01 00:59:59 When you drive, you use a seat belt to protect yourself from hitting into the dashboard in an accident.
When you ride a bike, you use a helmet to protect your head, and you use knee guard to protect your knees.
When you do mountain climbing, you use a rope to protect yourself from falling off the cliffs.
When you are on your computer, do you use anything to protect your computer from virus Read more:Computer
Parking Car on Slopes 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I'm sure you've learnt about this from your driving instructor before you got your driving license.
This post serves as refresher to you, just in case you don't park on slopes often.
When you park your vehicle on slopes, whether your car is facing upward or downward, remember to steer your wheels to face towards the curb. This is to prevent your vehicle from rolling into traffics, if it does Read more:Parking
, Slopes
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