Greatest Malaysian Director March 29, 2008

Most of us in Malaysia known she as a person who has intriguing and eccentric taste in directing movie. She also well known for tearing and heart-soaking advertisement from PETRONAS. She is Yasmin Ahmad, one of i believe is the greatest director in Malaysia. I still remember during any festival like Hari Raya, Deepavali or even Chinese New year, me and my mom will waiting for advert from PETRONAS and then we will shared opinion or lesson from the advert. For me who in stage of being young adult, it is crucial for me to realize all those unaware thing we use to forget and keep always reminding about important things like love of family. The adverts always capture deep inside my heart. Now, she had evolved her passion into filming stories. Start with RABUN, true story about her parents but some of footage already been deleted by censorship board. unfortunately, I do not have a chance to watch this movie but I still in searching of it. Then, it continued with Sepet and Gubra with Sharifah Amani as a lead actress as Orked. Amani really great in playing role as Orked, make me fall in love with Sepet. Again, some of footage been deleted by censorship board. But she never giving up in her passion and make people to see and understand her view. Then, Mukhsin been born on 2006, story about ‘first love’ and bring the whole new perspective. I cried when I watched it, and I’m not easy person to be tame for crying. Latest, on 12th march there are private screening for her new movie “MUALAF” limited for only 13 people!. I wish I could be one of them, sadly I’m not but I wish I could watch when it screen on cinema soon. In my opinion, we need this kind of person in our industry to evolve. Malaysia need something new and different. We don’t have to interfere from west because I believe we have lots of talent person like Yasmin Ahmad. We just need to open up our mind and be supportive and who knows, one day we could be one of leading film industries, it is not POSSIBLE. However, I still be proud about now days malaysia industry, I could see lots of changing in a good way and I hoping it could be much much better. For Yasmin Ahmad, please never give up! I love your movies and your view! and I want much much more from you!!

more info about Yasmin Ahmad, you can visit her blog storyteller

enjoy!

upside down tableware March 29, 2008

        

amazing! this could help me save cabinet for storing tableware. you just have to store it under your table after you finish your dishes. It has neodymium magnet underneath each tableware and the magnet will embedded the tableware under the table. this seem very interesting concept. however, for the person as clumsy as I am, I’m not confident this could help me. I might over hitting while I’m eating and it might fall down
so what do you think?

karma ghost March 29, 2008

karma ghost is short cartoon by billy bob . this story is about one little guy that will wear t-shirt that describe one person behavior. so there was one guy with black spectacle act with bad behavior. every time this person do something bad, the little guy will change their t-shirt with the behavior and they will keep increasing. finally, they will take revenge on the spectacle guy. interesting to know how it end? let watch karma ghost!

personality test March 29, 2008

This is one of the best online personality test. I’m not sure how accurate it is but you can try and compare it. It’s almost like test you have to take during your appointment with your counselor, but i think its cool because you just have to click and you don’t have to count out.. it’s most preferably to do it while you have your leisure time. enjoy!

take your personality testnow!

science of love March 29, 2008

How do our brain react when we’re falling love? and do you know that the most exhilarating of all human emotions is probably nature’s beautiful way of keeping the human species alive and reproducing. lets explore together how love can relate with science.

Stage 1: Lust

This is the first stage of love and is driven by the sex hormones testosterone and oestrogen – in both men and women.

 

Stage 2: Attraction This is the amazing time when you are truly love-struck and can think of little else. Scientists think that three main neurotransmitters are involved in this stage; adrenaline, dopamine and serotonin.   Adrenaline The initial stages of falling for someone activates your stress response, increasing your blood levels of adrenalin and cortisol. This has the charming effect that when you unexpectedly bump into your new love, you start to sweat, your heart races and your mouth goes dry.

 

Dopamine Helen Fisher asked newly ‘love struck’ couples to have their brains examined and discovered they have high levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine. This chemical stimulates ‘desire and reward’ by triggering an intense rush of pleasure. It has the same effect on the brain as taking cocaine! Fisher suggests “couples often show the signs of surging dopamine: increased energy, less need for sleep or food, focused attention and exquisite delight in smallest details of this novel relationship” .

 

Serotonin

And finally, serotonin. One of love’s most important chemicals that may explain why when you’re falling in love, your new lover keeps popping into your thoughts

Stage 3: Attachment

Attachment is the bond that keeps couples together long enough for them to have and raise children. Scientists think there might be two major hormones involved in this feeling of attachment; oxytocin and vasopressin.

Oxytocin - The cuddle hormone

 

Oxytocin is a powerful hormone released by men and women during orgasm.
It probably deepens the feelings of attachment and makes couples feel much closer to one another after they have had sex. The theory goes that the more sex a couple has, the deeper their bond becomes.

Oxytocin also seems to help cement the strong bond between mum and baby and is released during childbirth. It is also responsible for a mum’s breast automatically releasing milk at the mere sight or sound of her young baby. Diane Witt, assistant professor of psychology from New York has showed that if you block the natural release of oxytocin in sheep and rats, they reject their own young. Conversely, injecting oxytocin into female rats who’ve never had sex, caused them to fawn over another female’s young, nuzzling the pups and protecting them as if they were their own.

 

Vasopressin
Vasopressin is another important hormone in the long-term commitment stage and is released after sex.

Vasopressin (also called anti-diuretic hormone) works with your kidneys to control thirst. Its potential role in long-term relationships was discovered when scientists looked at the prairie vole.

 

Prairie voles indulge in far more sex than is strictly necessary for the purposes of reproduction. They also – like humans - form fairly stable pair-bonds.

 

When male prairie voles were given a drug that suppresses the effect of vasopressin, the bond with their partner deteriorated immediately as they lost their devotion and failed to protect their partner from new suitors.

 

And finally … how to fall in love Find a complete stranger. Reveal to each other intimate details about your lives for half an hour. Then, stare deeply into each other’s eyes without talking for four minutes.

p/s: all info been copied from here

Ghost! March 24, 2008

This is the first malaysia greatest tv series that achieve 5-star quality!. I’m never big fan of any malaysia tv series, but somehow this story really intriguing. I follow-up every episode and never miss ever seen! Luckily, malaysia had move forward quickly and we can just stream through 8tv. It’s a phenomenal!!

sinopsis:Ghost a whodunit with a twist - a girl tries to solve the mystery behind the death of a famous movie star- a star that she has always admired but hardly knows. So, why is she doing it? Is it because the ghost of the star she admires is telling her so? this part supernaturl thriller, part romantic comedy blends different elements for an explosive mix.

p/s: it’s already episode 8 and i heard it will be 10 episode! I can’t wait!!

Ramie Talaie March 23, 2008

showershock! March 23, 2008

ever find yourself feel sleepy and need some ‘kick’ for your brain but lazy to brew your favorite coffee? now you can bathing with soap that contain approximately 12serves coffee to wake you up! ShowerShock is vegetable based that used glycerin soap. so it is safe from dangerous chemical and suit your skin. The caffeine will absorb through skin when you latter it around your body and rinse. just like normal soap!

29 healthiest food on planet March 22, 2008

0.1Apricots
The Power: Beta-carotene, which helps prevent free-radical damage and protect the eyes. The body also turns beta-carotene into vitamin A, which may help ward off some cancers, especially of the skin. One apricot has 17 calories, 0 fat, 1 gram of fiber. Snacks on them dried, or if you prefer fresh, buy when still firm; once they soften, they lose nutrients.

02. Avocados
The Power: Oleic acid, an unsaturated fat that helps lower overall cholesterol and raise levels of HDL, plus a good dose of fiber. One slice has 81 calories, 8 grams of fat and 3 grams of fiber. Try a few slices instead of mayonnaise to dress up your next burger.

03. Raspberries
The Power: Ellagic acid, which helps stall cancer-cell growth. These berries are also packed with vitamin C and are high in fiber, which helps prevent high cholesterol and heart disease. A cup has only 60 calories, 1 gram of fat and 8 grams of fiber. Top plain low-fat yogurt or oatmeal (another high fiber food) with fresh berries.

7. Tomato
The Power: Lycopene, one of the strongest carotenoids, acts as an antioxidant. Research shows that tomatoes may cut the risk of bladder, stomach and colon cancers in half if eaten daily. A tomato has 26 calories, 0 fat and 1 gram of fiber. Drizzle fresh slices with olive oil, because lycopene is best absorbed when eaten with a little fat.

09. Figs
The Power: A good source of potassium and fiber, figs also contain vitamin B6, which is responsible for producing mood-boosting serotonin, lowering cholesterol and preventing water retention. The Pill depletes B6, so if you use this method of birth control, make sure to get extra B6 in your diet. One fig has 37 to 48 calories, 0 fat and 2 grams of fiber. (Cookie lovers - fig bars have around 56 calories, 1 gram of fat and 1 gram of fiber per cookie). Fresh figs are delicious simmered alongside a pork tenderloin and the dried variety make a great portable gym snack.

08. Raisins
The Power: These little gems are a great source of iron, which helps the blood transport oxygen and which many women are short on. A half-cup has 218 calories, 0 fat and 3 grams of fiber. Sprinkle raisins on your morning oatmeal or bran cereal - women, consider this especially during your period.

19. Garlic
The Power: The sulfur compounds that give garlic its pungent flavor can also lower LDL (”bad”) cholesterol, lower blood pressure and even reduce your risk of stomach and colon cancer. A clove has 4 calories, 0 fat and 0 fiber. Bake a whole head for 15 to 20 minutes, until soft and sweet and spread on bread instead of butter.

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love me? love me not? March 22, 2008

In cartoon we always saw character rip off each petal to make decision whether their love is love them or not. So for anyone who indecisive problem, maybe you can rip off each petal to choose your answer! hee