Tags: Accident, Alcohol, Funny, Humour
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Accident Involving Alcohol
Most of us have heard a sad story about an accident involving alcohol. In my life I have never encountered an alcohol related accident as tragic and devastating as this one. Just looking at the picture brings tears to my eyes.
Tags: Accident, Alcohol, Funny, Humour
Tags: Accident, Alcohol, Funny, Humour
Monday, May 14, 2007
Hard Rock Cafe
For Kuala Lumpur residents, we could have drinks with friends at Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur ("HRC"). Food there is quite tasty.HRC shares the same building with Concorde Hotel. 2 motorcycles could be seen moving round & round on a rotating base.
Tags: Hard Rock Cafe, Kuala Lumpur, Concorde Hotel
English Premier League Champions
At long last, after a tough fight with Chelsea in the English Premier League 2006/2007 season, Manchester United capped a marvellous season with their 16th league title. (left pic sourced from Man Utd website)Liverpool still holds the record of 19 league titles. Not far to catch up with them.
Season finale will be the prestigious FA Cup final this coming Saturday, 19 May, against the nemesis, Chelsea.
Wish I was there in the massive celebration. Painting the city in red.Tags: Manchester United, English Premier League, FA Cup, Chelsea, Liverpool
Sunday, May 13, 2007
African Night (II)
A great happening at my church where the Nigerian congregation came together to present the African Night of praise and worship - Nigerian style of course.Started off with some slow songs.
And their choir team was next.
Up came 3 young kids. The girl on the left is 13 yrs old while the other 2 were 12 years old. They have full confidence while belting out their song "Melody in My Heart".
Christian rap song by 2 Nigerian brothers.
Back to praise & worships session with the singers in their colourful attires.
A portion of the crowd.
Offering boxes were left in the front and as the praise session was going on, the congregation moved out from their seats and gave their offering. It was over flowing.
Men dancing while swinging their hankies. Sort of a tradition.
The crowd having warmed up earlier are moving to the front enjoying the Nigerian beat.
A group of Nigerian guys dancing together.
The crowd is up on their feet now!!! The Nigerian beat - hard to resist.
Nothing's going to stop them from making a joyful noise unto the Lord.
Another rapper belting out his song for God.
The crowd having warmed up earlier are moving to the front enjoying the Nigerian beat.
A group of Nigerian guys dancing together.
The crowd is up on their feet now!!! The Nigerian beat - hard to resist.
Nothing's going to stop them from making a joyful noise unto the Lord.
Another rapper belting out his song for God.
In their traditional costumes, a group dance was performed. They really know how to shake their bodies.
A lady in her traditional attires.
A lady in her traditional attires.
The event started at 6pm and ended at 10pm. Four hours of non-stop music. In the middle of it, a message was shared by a student.
The talk amongst them now is about the next African Night. Nigerians from other churches came as well. The attendance was easily at about 250 people, majority Nigerians of course. With such response on the 1st time, I'm sure the next African Night will be an explosion.
Feedback received was that the Nigerians really felt that they were back in Nigeria yesterday night.
Not forgetting our brother, Shaun, who brought along his traditional costume while studying in Malaysia. I would all the Nigerians in our church are only students. No matter how far they were from home, the God they worship in Nigeria is the same in Malaysia.
A night to remember indeed for them and for me, it was enriching.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Energy Drink - Cocaine
With mind and heart concentrating on $$$$$$$$$, a drink manufacturer in USA, Redux Beverages LLC, produced an energy drink called "Cocaine Energy Drink". Of course it has nothing to do with the real cocaine drug. 1,100 milligrams of caffeine, slightly more than a large Starbucks coffee. The name doesn't matter as long as it brings in money/profit to the company - that's their main criteria. Redux will be going to court to fight for its right in using the said name.Meantime, due to pressures from US Food Drug Administration (FDA), Redux will come out with a new name/label soon. Redux tried to inform Yves Saint Laurent ("YSL") that they might be hunted down next as YSL has a fragrance called Opium. Will FDA act on YSL?
In a humorous way, Redux has placed a notice (as seen on left side) in their website to signify the demise of its energy drink.Reading: 'Cocaine' energy drink to change name after pressure by 'the man' - Yahoo News!
Tags: Energy Drink, Cocaine, Redux Beverages LLC, Caffeine, US Food Drug Administration, FDA, Yves Saint Laurent, YSL, Opium, Beverage, Food
Happy Mother's Day
After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said I love you but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you. The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been a widow for 19 years, but the demands of my work and my three children had made it impossible to visit her, only occasionally. That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie.
"What's wrong, are you well," she asked? My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news. "I thought that it would be pleasant to spend some time with you," I responded. "Just the two of us." She thought about it for a moment, and then said, "I would like that very much."
That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up I was a bit nervous. When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited in the door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary. She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel's. "I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed, "she said, as she got into the car. "They can't wait to hear about our meeting".
We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady. After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Her eyes could only read large print. Half way through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw mom sitting there staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips. "It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small," she said. "Then it's time that you relax and let me return the favor," I responded.
During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation - nothing extraordinary, but catching up on recent events of each other's life. We talked so much that we missed the movie. As we arrived at her house later, she said, "I'll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you." I agreed.
"How was your dinner date?" asked my wife when I got home. "Very nice. Much more so than I could have imagined," I answered.
A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didn't have a chance to do anything for her. Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place mother and I had dined. An attached note said: "I paid this bill in advance. I wasn't sure that I could be there; but nevertheless, I paid for two plates - one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me. I love you, son."
At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: "I LOVE YOU!"and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve. Nothing in life is more important than God and your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be put off till "some other time."
Here is a movie dedicated to Mothers of the world. Not more than 3 minutes. Very
touching. A Very Happy Mother's Day to those who are mothers and those who are not, remember your mother for all she has done for you.
http://www.tonyrobbins.com/Marketing/Mothersday/mothersDay.html#ec=135
Enjoy it....and have a wonderful Mother's Day
Tags: Happy Mother's Day, Mother, Mom, Mommy
"What's wrong, are you well," she asked? My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news. "I thought that it would be pleasant to spend some time with you," I responded. "Just the two of us." She thought about it for a moment, and then said, "I would like that very much."
That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up I was a bit nervous. When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited in the door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary. She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel's. "I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed, "she said, as she got into the car. "They can't wait to hear about our meeting".
We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady. After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Her eyes could only read large print. Half way through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw mom sitting there staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips. "It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small," she said. "Then it's time that you relax and let me return the favor," I responded.
During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation - nothing extraordinary, but catching up on recent events of each other's life. We talked so much that we missed the movie. As we arrived at her house later, she said, "I'll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you." I agreed.
"How was your dinner date?" asked my wife when I got home. "Very nice. Much more so than I could have imagined," I answered.
A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didn't have a chance to do anything for her. Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place mother and I had dined. An attached note said: "I paid this bill in advance. I wasn't sure that I could be there; but nevertheless, I paid for two plates - one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me. I love you, son."
At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: "I LOVE YOU!"and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve. Nothing in life is more important than God and your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be put off till "some other time."
Here is a movie dedicated to Mothers of the world. Not more than 3 minutes. Very
touching. A Very Happy Mother's Day to those who are mothers and those who are not, remember your mother for all she has done for you.
http://www.tonyrobbins.com/Marketing/Mothersday/mothersDay.html#ec=135
Enjoy it....and have a wonderful Mother's Day
Tags: Happy Mother's Day, Mother, Mom, Mommy
Building Bridges Global Interfaith Seminar
MAJLIS GEREJA-GEREJA MALAYSIA (COUNCIL OF CHURCHES OF MALAYSIA)
26 Jalan University, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Tel: 03-79567092/79551587 Fax: 03-79560353 E-Mail: churchm@streamyx.com
Press statement
Cancellation of Building Bridges Global Interfaith Seminar
The Council of Churches of Malaysia is as much confused as the organisers of the London office of the Archbishop of Canterbury, as to the sudden withdrawal of the endorsement and support by the Malaysian authorities for holding the Building Bridges seminar in Kuala Lumpur , from 7-11 May 2007.
The Conference was to coincide with the first visit of the Archbishop, Dr Rowan Williams, to the Anglican Church of Malaysia.
At the stage of initial preparations, begun a year ago, representatives of the Archbishop's office for Interfaith Relations received a warm reception from the Prime Minister's Office and other Islamic institutions, welcoming such a seminar as consistent with the government's emphasis on encouraging civilizational and interfaith dialogue to foster and build mutual respect and understanding between the world's religions.
To this end, the London office received a formal letter welcoming such a seminar which would have brought together over thirty world renowned Islamic and Christian scholars and theologians to deliberate under the theme; "Humanity in Context: Christian and Muslim perspectives on being human".
The Building Bridges Seminar would have been the sixth held in a series since six years ago. Such seminars were held in London , New York , Qatar and Sarajevo and the papers from the seminars have been published.
The organisers were excited at the prospect of meeting in Malaysia , as the context would provide the international scholars exposure to the achievements of Malaysia in encouraging interfaith dialogue at the national and international levels. Malaysia could have offer itself as a model of harmonious living between different cultures and religions.
The Council of Churches and other Islamic institutions were approached in the initial stages to host mini seminars to which Muslim and Christian participants could interact with local people of the deliberations of the seminar.
But for unknown reasons the organisers received formal word from the authorities here that support has been withdrawn. This came barely three weeks before the scheduled dates. In respect to the government, the organisers felt it wise to cancel the seminar.
The Council of Churches is at a lost as to the reasons why the authorities have withdrawn support at such a late stage.
The Council of Churches had hoped that such a seminar would have gone a long way in pursuing the path of respectful dialogue and strengthens our country's claim to be a viable venue to host such global interfaith dialogues.
In the light of this development, the Council of Churches most sincerely and humbly appeals to the government to review its decision and offer the organisers an alternative date when the said seminar could be held in Malaysia .
The Council of Churches reaffirms its commitment to building peace through interfaith dialogue. The Council will continue to support the Prime Minister's vision and efforts to nurture and strengthen Malaysia as a model nation of harmonious living between cultures and religions.
Rev. Dr. Hermen Shastri
The General Secretary
Of the Council of Churches of Malaysia
10th May 2007 (source: Malaysiakini)
Reading: Summit on religious harmony is thrown into discord by Malaysia - Times Online
Tags: Council of Churches of Malaysia, Religious Harmony, Interfaith Relations, Malaysia, Building Bridges Global Interfaith Seminar, Dr Rowan Williams, Islamic Scholar, Christian Scholar, Muslim, Christian
26 Jalan University, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Tel: 03-79567092/79551587 Fax: 03-79560353 E-Mail: churchm@streamyx.com
Press statement
Cancellation of Building Bridges Global Interfaith Seminar
The Council of Churches of Malaysia is as much confused as the organisers of the London office of the Archbishop of Canterbury, as to the sudden withdrawal of the endorsement and support by the Malaysian authorities for holding the Building Bridges seminar in Kuala Lumpur , from 7-11 May 2007.
The Conference was to coincide with the first visit of the Archbishop, Dr Rowan Williams, to the Anglican Church of Malaysia.
At the stage of initial preparations, begun a year ago, representatives of the Archbishop's office for Interfaith Relations received a warm reception from the Prime Minister's Office and other Islamic institutions, welcoming such a seminar as consistent with the government's emphasis on encouraging civilizational and interfaith dialogue to foster and build mutual respect and understanding between the world's religions.
To this end, the London office received a formal letter welcoming such a seminar which would have brought together over thirty world renowned Islamic and Christian scholars and theologians to deliberate under the theme; "Humanity in Context: Christian and Muslim perspectives on being human".
The Building Bridges Seminar would have been the sixth held in a series since six years ago. Such seminars were held in London , New York , Qatar and Sarajevo and the papers from the seminars have been published.
The organisers were excited at the prospect of meeting in Malaysia , as the context would provide the international scholars exposure to the achievements of Malaysia in encouraging interfaith dialogue at the national and international levels. Malaysia could have offer itself as a model of harmonious living between different cultures and religions.
The Council of Churches and other Islamic institutions were approached in the initial stages to host mini seminars to which Muslim and Christian participants could interact with local people of the deliberations of the seminar.
But for unknown reasons the organisers received formal word from the authorities here that support has been withdrawn. This came barely three weeks before the scheduled dates. In respect to the government, the organisers felt it wise to cancel the seminar.
The Council of Churches is at a lost as to the reasons why the authorities have withdrawn support at such a late stage.
The Council of Churches had hoped that such a seminar would have gone a long way in pursuing the path of respectful dialogue and strengthens our country's claim to be a viable venue to host such global interfaith dialogues.
In the light of this development, the Council of Churches most sincerely and humbly appeals to the government to review its decision and offer the organisers an alternative date when the said seminar could be held in Malaysia .
The Council of Churches reaffirms its commitment to building peace through interfaith dialogue. The Council will continue to support the Prime Minister's vision and efforts to nurture and strengthen Malaysia as a model nation of harmonious living between cultures and religions.
Rev. Dr. Hermen Shastri
The General Secretary
Of the Council of Churches of Malaysia
10th May 2007 (source: Malaysiakini)
Reading: Summit on religious harmony is thrown into discord by Malaysia - Times Online
Tags: Council of Churches of Malaysia, Religious Harmony, Interfaith Relations, Malaysia, Building Bridges Global Interfaith Seminar, Dr Rowan Williams, Islamic Scholar, Christian Scholar, Muslim, Christian
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