New Yacht For Malaysian PM?

* LATEST - Abdullah Denies Buying RM30 Million Boat *
CARACAS, Dec 20 - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has denied buying a RM30 million boat as reported by a newspaper in Turkey recently."The report is inaccurate. It is a lie. I don't know where it got such facts," he told reporters here when asked to comment on a newspaper report that he went to Bodrum in Turkey recently to see the boat which he ordered four months ago.Abdullah said he would ask the newspaper to make a correction.According to the report, the boat is made of Akuju, Maun, Sipo and Brimanya tree which is imported from South Africa and expected to be completed in 16 months."I was in Turkey but did not see the boat," he said in reference to his transit in Turkey from Kuala Lumpur before coming here for a three-day official which ended Tuesday. (source: BERNAMA)

As reported in the Hurriyet Newspaper, a Turkish newspaper (translated to English as seen in RockyBru and Malaysia Today)
Malaysian Prime Minister here to see his boat.
Malaysian Prime Minister, Abdullah Ahmed Badawi arrived in Bodrum yesterday to see his boat which he ordered four months ago. Badawi arrived in Bodrum at 1.30 am with a private jet that belongs to Malaysia Airlines. The head official of Milas, Bahattin Atci, and Malaysian businessman Ananda Krishnan, who is the sixth richest man in Asia, welcomed Badawi. Kamil Sezgun, who is the director of Kobra Yachting and Tourism Ltd Co, was also present. Badawi and his friend Krishnan went to Gokova for fishing with a luxury motor yacht belonging to Kremala Holding, which was brought over here from Malta. The luxury yacht "Obsessions" is 40-meter long, made in the Netherlands and the captain of the yacht is Cavit Kabak. The yacht was anchored in Milta Marina.

Badawi said he loves Bodrum and south Aegean and the Mediterranean so much. It's a great pleasure for him to be here fishing and resting on the line (horizon) that connects blue and green (ocean and land). The boat will cost 8 million (US) dollars. The boat is made of Akaju, Maun, Sipo and Brimanya's tree which is imported from South Africa. It is expected to be completed in 16 months. Some 60 people are involved in the construction of the boat. The boat will be delivered after 12 months (since he ordered it four months ago). The capacity of the boat is for 14 people and the length is 44 meters. The boat will cost 8 million US dollars.

It seems that the new yacht will be similar to the ones in Interpac Yachts and Aegean Charters's websites. Whose yacht is it actually? Was it mis-reported? Or wrongly translated?
Tags: Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Malaysian Prime Minister, Luxury, Yacht, Turkey, Bodrum, Milas, Milta Marina, Hurriyet

Signage

Do you understand the picture in green colour which was supposed to serve as a notice to subway passengers?
Tags: Notice, Subway, Train, Signboard, Weird, Signage

Paintball - World Cup Asia 2006

Some 90 teams made their mark as they fired their best shots in the World Cup Asia 2006 held at the Xtion Paintball Park Bukit Jalil from 8 to 10 Dec 2006. The inaugural event was recognised by international paintball bodies as the biggest paintball event in Asia. This event is part of the Paintball Asia League Series ("PALS") where teams vie to win the coveted title of World Cup Asia champions.

The World Cup Asia 2006 is organised by Xtion Paintball, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ministry of Information, Ministry of Tourism, and in association with the Paintball-Asia League Series, Millenium Series, Paintball Sports Promotions and the United Paintball Federation.

Iranian team Datis rejoicing over their win in Division 1 as well as being overall champion of PALS. Team rankings are available here. Picture was sourced from Paintballstar. (source: The Star)

Tags: Sports, Paintball, World Cup Asia 2006, Xtion Paintball, Paintball Asia League Series, Millenium Series, Paintball Sports Promotions, United Paintball Federation, Iran, Datis

White Christmas

Christmas approaching nearer.....
Tags: Christmas, White Christmas, White Wine, Red Wine

What Is Marketing?

ggWhat is Marketing? Here are some example..

1. You see a pretty lady at a party. You go up to her and say, " I am very rich. Marry Me! "
That's Direct Marketing.

2. You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a pretty lady. One of your friends goes up to her and pointing at you says, " he's very rich. Marry him"
That's Advertising.

3. You see a pretty lady at a party. You go up to her and get her telephone number. The next day you call and say, "Hi, I'm very rich. Marry me."
That's Telemarketing.

4. You at a party and see a pretty lady. You get up and straighten your tie; you walk up to her and pour her a drink. You open the door for her, pick up her bag after she drop it, offer her a ride, and than say, " By the way, I'm very rich, " Will you marry me? "
That's Public Relations.

5. You're at a party and see a pretty lady. She walks up to you and says, " You are very rich, will you marry me? "
That's Brand Recognition!

6. You see a pretty lady at a party. You go up to her and says, "I'm rich. Marry me! " She gives you a nice hard slap on your face.
That's Customer Feedback!
Tags: Jokes, Funny, Humour, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Telemarketing, Public Relations, Brand Recognition, Customer Feedback

Xu Jinglei Co-Stars With Jet Li

Peter Chan, a Hong Kong film director will be filming a movie based on the remake of famed martial arts director Chang Cheh's 1973 movie "The Blood Brothers.
Leading male cast will be Jet Li, veteran Hong Kong actor Andy Lau and Takeshi Kaneshiro. The movie, "Ci Ma'', has managed to get Chinese actress-director Xu Jinglei, one of the investors in the movie to be the leading actress in the movie. Xu herself has appeared in 14 movies and directed 3, including "A Letter From An Unknown Woman'' and "Dreams May Come."

Production cost for Ci Ma is estimated to be around US$40 million (RM144M). The story is about the breakdown of the friendship between three soldiers in China's Qing dynasty when one kills another to steal his wife, and the third seeks revenge. (source: The Star and Variety)
Tags: Movie, Review, Cinema, Ci Ma, Jet Li, Xu Jinglei, Andy Lau, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Peter Chan

Beer Belly

If you are 1 of those alcoholics or beverage craze, you might be tempted to buy this stuff for your personal use. It will enable you to sneak in few pints of your favourite drink into a cinema hall or even in a large conference (where there are many people to notice you).

It's called the Beerbelly.
Tags: Beerbelly, Beer, Beverage, Gadget, Drink