Category: 'General'

In Memoriam: Good Bye, Neil Armstrong !

In Memoriam: Good Bye, Neil Armstrong !

He is the first human to set foot in the moon. He was almost 39 years old that time and got himself a huge 39th birthday’s gift: a trip to the moon. And on his 82nd birthday, he got different kind of gift – he underwent heart bypass surgery to by pass blocked arteries. He [...]

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Airport Transfer Paradox: Go To Airport More Expensive Than Air Fare !

Airport Transfer Paradox: Go To Airport More Expensive Than Air Fare !

With the world of budget airlines growing, the cost to go to airport has sometimes already more expensive than the airline ticket itself. Sound funny, but it could give you a little bit frustration as little you can do about it – something that you don’t want to start with for your holiday. So better be prepare and laughing on the way to airport as sometimes hiring a stretch limousine to the airport a la celebrity is not that expensive at all !!

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No!! Not on the wall ! – Tips for Removing Stain From Hard Surface

No!! Not on the wall ! – Tips for Removing Stain From Hard Surface

Having very active 2 years old will include some “decoration” added to the wall, table and practically most hard surface. Crayon, colored pencil or water based paint is relatively easy, but how about that paint permanent marker that used to mark the golf ball! Don’t worry the following tips might help you…

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Australia Federal Election 2010: Modern vs Traditional Prime Minister

Australia Federal Election 2010: Modern vs Traditional Prime Minister

The 3-yearly-party of democratic election has been called. On 21 August 2010, Australian all over the world will elect a new Prime Minister (the current Prime Minister is not elected by public). Yes, it’s the classic battle between Labor versus Liberal, but also between modern versus traditional leader. Which one to choose ?….

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FIFA World Cup 2010: Snapshot of Halfway Mark and Analysis – Group E,F,G,H

FIFA World Cup 2010: Snapshot of Halfway Mark and Analysis – Group E,F,G,H

As fast as you can feel, FIFA World Cup 2010 has reached its halfway mark. All 32 teams has played 2 times each and some has known thei faith, while some still pretty much depended on the last match of the group. To preserve the thrill, drama, and living memory of this FIFA World Cup [...]

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FIFA World Cup 2010: Snapshot of Halfway Mark and Analysis – Group A,B,C,D

FIFA World Cup 2010: Snapshot of Halfway Mark and Analysis – Group A,B,C,D

As fast as you can feel, FIFA World Cup 2010 has reached its halfway mark. All 32 teams has played 2 times each and some has known thei faith, while some still pretty much depended on the last match of the group. To preserve the thrill, drama, and living memory of this FIFA World Cup [...]

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“There is Nothing Like Australia” Ads – Lyric and More Detail-2010

“There is Nothing Like Australia” Ads – Lyric and More Detail-2010

Creating advertising campaign to sell Australia to the world maybe not so easy as anyone think. Like the latest “There’s Nothing Like Australia” campaign – 2010 version from Tourism Australia. It’s simple, catchy, straight to the point and quite representing what Australia what to offer. But just a few days after the release, you will not believe how sarcastic and abusive some people are. I personally like it and decided to give it a bit of boost.

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Travel To Indonesia (Bali, Jakarta, Nias,…): Stuffs You Should Not Know, But You Would

Travel To Indonesia (Bali, Jakarta, Nias,…): Stuffs You Should Not Know, But You Would

There are some stuffs that really cannot make it to Traveler’s Guide – either it’s politically incorrect or fearing that it’s just scaring the reader. So, when talking to traveling to Indonesia – whether it’s Bali, Jakarta, Nias Island or other part of the archipelago – I would mention some items that probably you should not know, but you would anyway.

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The Fall of A Judge: The Arrogance Of Human Being

The story about The Honourable Marcus Einfeld – now a former Federal Court judge – reaches its conclusion this week. It contains a story about the arrogance nature of us as human being when it comes to our mistake within our domain. A mistake that proven become very expensive for Mr Einfeld, but also can hurt any of us if we did not learn from this experience. Let us see further why…

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You Are Blocking Traffic, Mate !

You Are Blocking Traffic, Mate !

A little bit traffic quiz and education for all Sydney motorists. With more and more residential stacked up along big highways, access road to these highways will create a lot of intersection that need to be served by traffic light. And with more and more intersection, the traffic light will be set such as that the highway will have more green than the access road. This is one of the story

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Will You Allow $300 Printer Down For A Piece of Paper: The Face Of Consumer Electronics

Will You Allow $300 Printer Down For A Piece of Paper: The Face Of Consumer Electronics

Thanks to rapid advancement of technology, mass production, fierce competition and an increase level of sophistication from average people, we are have been in a while now, in the new face of consumer electronics, where buy a new one is cheaper and better rather than repairing, where the vendor would want you continuously give them money. But will you allow $300 printer down for a piece of paper? Not me !

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Michael Bublé – Haven’t Met You Yet

Michael Bublé – Haven’t Met You Yet

Maybe not everyone knows about Michael Bublé. He is Canadian singer and quite popular in Canada, UK and Australia. Handsome, strong, vocal and many great song and music. It will be in a matter of time he will become world famous. I guess, it’s too early in the year to talk about serious thing – so this is a little bit intermezzo: enjoy one of the greatest hit from Michael… It’s about most of us has been, is or will be experiencing… Happy New Year 2010 !

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