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Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, Giovanni Ribisi
Director: James Cameron
Genre: Fantasy


You would have thought with all the hype surrounding Avatar, that it would have been a little more original. Sure, we have tall blue people who roam a faraway land but that is as unique as it gets.

Release Date: 17-Dec-2009

Language: English

Distributor: 20th Century Fox

Synopsis:

Jake Sully is a former Marine who was wounded in combat on Earth and paralyzed. He is selected to participate in the Avatar program, which will enable him to walk again. Jake travels to Pandora, home to the Navi, a sentient humanoid race that is physically stronger than humans. At Pandora, Jake finds out that the humans are there to pillage the land and they're not too worried who they hurt in the process.

Anti-flu holy water dispenser invented

An Italian inventor has combined faith and ingenuity to come up with a way to keep church traditions alive for the faithful without the fear of contracting swine flu - an electronic holy water dispenser.

The terracotta dispenser, used in the northern town of Fornaci di Briosco, functions like an automatic soap dispenser in public washrooms - a churchgoer waves his or her hand under a sensor and the machine spurts out holy water.

"It has been a bit of a novelty. People initially were a bit shocked by this technological innovation but then they welcomed it with great enthusiasm and joy. The members of this parish have got used to it," said Father Pierangelo Motta.

Catholics entering and leaving churches usually dip their hands into fonts full of holy water - which has been blessed by a priest - and make the sign of the cross.

But fear of contracting the H1N1 virus has led many in Italy - where some 15 people have died of swine flu - not to dip their hands in the communal water font.

"It's great," said worshipper Marta Caimm as she entered the church.

"Thanks to this we are not worried about catching swine flu. It is the right thing for the times," she said.

Luciano Marabese, who invented the dispenser, said he did so out of concern that fear of swine flu was eroding traditions.

And he is now blessing himself all the way to the bank.

"After all the news that some churches, like Milan's cathedral, were suspending the use of holy water fonts as a measure against swine flu, demands for my invention shot to the stars. I have received orders from all over the world," he said.

Link: http://tvnz.co.nz/technology-news/anti-flu-holy-water-dispenser-invented-3136552

Tangkat Beef Noodles

Food Trail with SAM CHEONG

YOU do not have to travel all the way to Tangkak in Johor to savour a bowl of beef noodles.

A branch of the town’s famous Kuang Fei beef noodles outlet has been operating in Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur, for a year and business has been brisk.

I came to know about this after savouring the offering in Restoran Kuang Fei, which is located off the main street in Tangkak.

Finding this shop itself was an adventure, but thanks to malfreemaps.com, this makan place was marked as a point of interest in its Malaysian-Singapore map on my in-vehicle GPS unit.

Up to expectations: The beef noodles with tripe and top loin slices.
It was not difficult to locate it because many GPS-toting makan kaki are regular patrons there.

While paying my bill, I found a stack of leaflets announcing its branch in Kuala Lumpur.

So, recently, my wife Michelle and I paid a visit to this outlet, which goes by the name of Restoran Tangkak Beef Noodles but is popularly known as Kuang Fei.

And, compared to its branches in Malacca, I would say that this noodle house is more stylish, hence the asking price of RM7.50 for a bowl of noodles.

You can have the beef noodles with soup or in dry gravy, and the more side orders you add, the more you can expect to pay.

Making waves among foodies in KL: The Kuang Fei beef noodles outlet in Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur.

As for taste, the Tangkak beef noodle shop in Jalan Imbi lives up to expectations.
The soup base is clear and rich, and if you like yours sour, simply add a dash of vinegar, which is provided free of charge.

Highly recommended is a mix of top loin slices of beef, ox tripe and, if you are lucky, you might get slices of the cow’s heart, which is served only to regular customers.

If you want to try this makan place, it is located opposite the Overseas Restaurant in Jalan Imbi.

Since this part of the city is congested with vehicles, it would be wise for car owners to park in Sungei Wang Plaza or Lot 10 shopping centre.

The area is accessible via KL Monorail and the nearest station is at Bukit Bintang.
A ride from KL Sentral will cost you about RM2.10, and for those from the northern and southern parts of the city, the nearest transit exchange is the KL Sentral station.

Lastly, to you gearheads out there, the lat-long coordinates for Kuang Fei’s KL branch are: 03 08 662 N, 101 42 847 E.

Don't text and drive

Today's article in The Star about the above topic. Come to think of it people can text and drive at the same time. Me while driving I don't even bother to read the sms. Can always read and reply your sms when you arrive at your destination.

For the full article please click this link: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/11/8/focus/4916638&sec=focus

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Nevio by Tivoli Cookware

A private tea party for the media was held by Parkson and Glowmark recently to introduce the Nevio by Tevoli cookwares.
The tea party included a cooking demonstration by celebrity chef Amy Beh where members of the media were invited to lend a hand.
Brought in by Glowmark, the Nevio by Tevoli range consists of open frypans in two sizes, covered saucepans in four sizes and the special multi-purpose cooker in two sizes, which is the main highlight at the Tea Party.
Easy peasy: Beh right showing members of the media methods of cooking with the Nevio by Tevoli cookware.
Nevio by Tevoli cookware is an exclusive range of Italian-designed, hard anodized, non-stick cookware that is available exclusively in all Parkson stores and for a limited time only.
The demonstration showed that by using the Nevio multi-purpose cooker, cooking duration can be shortened by half, hence one can cut energy consumption by 50%.
Unlike other conventional pressure cooker, the lid of the Nevio multi-purpose cooker can be opened during and immediately after cooking, hence maximum heat and taste is retained.
No standing time is needed thanks to the cookware’s pressure limiting valve system. Not only that, the range feels solid in your hands and look smart in your kitchen, too.
The hard anodized exterior make the Nevio cookware more durable than most of the conventional cookware.
It has heating conduction and smokeless quality and its interior is coated with The Greblon Defender non-stick coating, which is safe for metal utensils.
The cooking and explaining continued while members of the media sipped cocktail as Amy Beh whipped up a five-course meal without breaking a sweat.
She served reen Salad with Walnut, Lamb Stew, Chicken Soup, Spaghetti with Smoker Salmon in Creamy White Sauce and Chocolate Banana Cake — all cooked with the multi-purpose cooker, and right smack in Zang Toi Café, Parkson Pavillion.
“I can sum up the Nevio by Tivoli cookware in three simple points – it is easy to use, saves energy and retains the taste and flavours of food,” said Beh.
Nevio by Tivoli Cookware are available for redemption from now until Feb 15, 2010, exclusively at all Parkson Malaysia stores nationwide as part of the department store’s “Shop Collect Redeem” programme.
Shoppers receive a redemption stamp in the form of an extra piece of receipt attached to their main receipt when they make payment for their purchases at the cashier’s counters, every time they spend RM30.00 in a single receipt.
Just collect 15 redemption stamps (or 10 redemption stamps if shopper is a Bonuslink member) to redeem up to four pieces of Nevio by Tivoli cookware at super special price in one shot. So you’ll definitely earn some bragging right with these Italian designed pots and pans. It’s only for you at Parkson for a limited time, so hurry!
For details, call Jesz Lee at (03) 3344 2882, ext. 2704 or email jeszlee@parkson.com.my.