Archive for August, 2008
Try Iphone-ING with my blog
August 31st, 2008 Posted 10:07 pm
If you’ve gotten your IPhone, try Iphone-ING my blog.
True! You can now view my blog using your IPhone as I’ve already configured my blog in the way that it is Iphone-friendly. All thanks to the wonderful wordpress plugin, WP-Touch. If you browse my blog using your Iphone, you will be able to see something like this:
WPtouch view
However, if you prefer to view my usual site appearance, there is actually this option in the footer on WPtouch that you can switch between the WPtouch view and your site’s regular appearance.
Usual Site appearance
On your phone, you would be able to see a dropdown menu. Look out for these buttons as they will allw you to navigate around at my blog:
About 
, Disclosure 
, Plugins I’m using 
, Statistics 
, Subscribe Me 
Have fun using your Iphone. If you have any problem using Iphone to browse my blog, please contact me at l0ve[dot]jassy[at]yahoo[dot]com
Posted in Announcement
Daddy’s Birthday Dinner @ Boon Lay Raja Restaurant
August 30th, 2008 Posted 12:10 pm
On Tuesday (26 Aug 08), my family and I went to Boon Lay Raja Restaurant for celebrate Daddy’s birthday. Hey, dont get mixed up. Though the name of the restaurant says “Boon Lay”, but it is not located at Boon Lay. A stone’s throw away from Jurong East MRT is Boon Lay Raja Restaurant Pte Ltd (Seafood & Shark’s Fin Restaurant) 文苑楼, a place where it offers chinese cuisine. It is located at Blk 135 Jurong East St 13 #02-337 (opp Jurong East MRT), beside Jurong East Entertainment Centre.
Before the food was served, we had peanuts to sustain our hunger. Our first dish was served – Mango Roasted Duck.
Mango Roasted Duck
The previous time I came here to eat the Roasted Duck, the skin was very crispy. It tasted like Beiking Roasted Chicken. But it was a disappointment this time round. It tasted no difference like the normal duck rice we can get outside.
Ratings: 
(out of 5 stars)
Scallop with Asparagus and Celery
This small plate of scallops costs $18 and scallops were stingily given. I can count using one hand, 3 fingers. In this dish, there are little octopus heavily flavoured with sweet and spicy sauce. Food was ok, but pricey.
Ratings: (out of 5 stars)
I only managed to take photos of 2 dishes out of the 5. Besides Mango Roasted Duck and Scallop with Asparagus and Celery, we had Fried Ee Noodles, Shark Fin’s Soup and Chili Crab.
Service @ Boon Lay Raja Restaurant
The waiters and waitress were really nice and helped us distribute the food to the small bowls and plates, and often come to our table to check if we need any help. To my amazement, Boon Lay Raja Restaurant does not charge for service charge, but yet they gave us very good service. *applause for the spirit of the staff*
Posted in Food Paradise
Beijing 2008 Olympic – Men’s basketball gold medal
August 24th, 2008 Posted 11:31 pm
This afternoon for 48 minutes ++, I sticked my eyes to the TV and watched the Olympic Men’s basketball gold medal match between USA and Spain. The United States won the gold medal, defeating Spain 118-107. Finally, I managed to watch one basketball match during Beijing 2008 Olympics. What I can say that both teams put up a wonderful game and an very exciting one.
And you gotta know this guy – Ricky Rubio, the 17 year old Spanish point guard.
Photo Credit: SI.com
He is the youngest player to ever win an Olympic Men’s Bball medal. He can be considered as a child prodigy in basketball. At the age of 14, he played in the Spanish ACB League. In today’s match, Rubio scored six points.
Overall, I’m a little disappointed because the team I supported lost.
Posted in Showbiz
Seventh Miracles – Michael Phelps
August 17th, 2008 Posted 10:38 am
Imagine a smallest margin of victory of One-hundredth of a second?
Photo Credit: NY Daily News
Michael Phelps did it and won his seventh gold medal in the men’s 100m butterfly. The 23-year-old came in at 50.58sec with Milorad Cavic second in 50.59. Serbian officials protested that Cavic should share the same gold with Phelps but were turned down as the video captured shows Cavic was gliding when Phelps was stroking.
Photo Credit: http://scarlettcrusader.wordpress.com
Well before the match, Cavic had challenged Phelps. Cavic took his stand and faced the American as he took up his familiar pre-race stance alongside his block. You can see this image in this video at 0:14.
Let’s take a look at the photos:
Photo credit: The New York Times
If you noticed, Cavic on the right was gliding (see from top picture to the bottom one).
This is extracted from Cavic’s blog, after this match and he explained it all:
I did it!!! I won an Olympic medal everybody! I’m sorry to brag, but I’m sure you all will forgive me just this one time! So, allow me to clear some things up:
1. The Media’s Manipulation and Misinterpretations: It never ceases to amaze me that garbage that reporters will come up with in order to make a story. Seriously. Anyone who knows me personally knows that I’m very respectful of others. I’ll admit that I’ve got bad blood with one person in the world, but that’s really it. I would never do anything to trash my competitors with seriousness, or to belittle them. If you were there to hear my media interviews, you’d know how much respect I’ve got for Michael Phelps. For a lot of reasons though, its easy to see why many reporters would pick up on anything negative and use it to support their imaginations. Am I a bad guy? No, not even close. I’ve got no criminal record, never got in trouble in school for anything (ever), and never got into a fight. Hate me for having some disagreements about some foreign policies, or for posting up some fast times, but I’m anything but a punk. I’m cool with all of my competitors that have even met me for a second. I like to think I’m easy going and easy to talk to… don’t imagine reasons to hate on me.
2. On winning a SILVER medal: I am completely happy, and still in complete disbelief that I was able to achieve this feat! I’m not joking… It’s a tough loss, but I’m on cloud nine. I congratulated Phelps and his coach Bob Bowman. I’m just glad the race was fun to watch for everyone. It was a pleasure for me, really.
3. Filing a Protest: Yes, as you all saw, I almost won the Gold, and if you ask me, the clock does not lie. I had nothing to do with this filing, and neither did my coach Mike Bottom. This is just another attack on my coach who has done never wronged anyone in swimming, except coach foreign athletes (non-Americans) to Olympic medals. You all have to understand that any coach would have done this for their swimmer if there were any possibility of error, but I’m sorry to disappoint, it was my Olympic committee and swimming staff who did the filing. We’re not “sour grapes” and we’re not “pissed”… If you ask me, it should be accepted and we should move on. I’ve accepted defeat, and there’s nothing wrong with losing to the greatest swimmer there has ever been.
4. So what now? People, this is the greatest moment of my life. I’ve finally achieved what I’ve worked so hard, and for so long to do. Let me enjoy this for a little while. I’m going back to Belgrade for a year after the Olympics. Its time to take a break and figure out the next thing to do!
Posted in Showbiz
Weightlifting Accident at the Olympics
August 17th, 2008 Posted 9:51 am
***WARNING: DISTURBING GRAPHIC IMAGES AND VIDEO BELOW***
Janos Baranyai of Hungary injured himself during his third lift at the men’s 77kg Group B snatch weightlifting competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
This is the 24-year-old Hungarian first Olympics and he ended up in an agony as he dislocated his right elbow during the Olympic weightlifting competition. Baranyai was lifting up weights 148kg, when his elbow went out of its socket. Unable to support the weight, Baranyai’s right forearm bent backwards. Officials said that there was no fracture, but added that Baranyai would not be able to lift weights again.
Photos from Dailymail
View the video here. Note: Rather disturbing to watch.
Posted in Showbiz
Jade Seah says “F*ck” on National TV?
August 15th, 2008 Posted 10:55 pm
If you do not know, Channel 5 has this programme “Today in Beijing” hosted by Mark Richmond and Jade Seah. This programme rounds up the day’s activities with exclusive interviews and reports from Beijing by on-site reporter Jason Chan.
Commotions were going on regarding one of the presenters – Jade Seah.
Jade Seah – Courtesy of MediaCorp TV
Poor Jade Seah was bombarded in forums about her presentation skills, and a Facebook group was even created to get Jade Seah off ‘Tonight in Beijing’. One of the members commented:
“Regardless of what your other formative experiences may have been, please understand that in this case, the substance matters more than the form. Please just give us the news. Please practise proper professional news delivery. Please do not preen, simper, banter, or do the equivalent of that Gatsby guy prancing around in front of the teleprompter. I don’t even follow sports, for cryin’ out loud.
There is still time for redemption. Please. Until then, Channel 5 @ 11pm is when the TV stays firmly switched off.”
Are you serious?? She couldnt be that worst, afterall she was chosen to be the presenter by Mediacorp. She must have some elements that make her to be the presenter, right? Personally, I’ve not watched “Tonight in Bei Jing” yet.. But, I will watch it today..and comment about her in my next post. =)
And ya, Jade Seah was caught saying “Err..F*ck..” on National TV. These words blurted out from her mouth when reporting about Men’s Synchro Diving and the images of Basketball showed. This is caught by BlinkyMummy.
Will she be staying as the presenter for “Tonight in Beijing”? We shall see..
Posted in Showbiz
How does “Hey hey you you I dont like your girlfriend” relate to National Day??
August 9th, 2008 Posted 2:28 am
While the whole world celebrates the Olympics Opening in China, Singaporeans should also celebrate these two special days.. 08.08.08 and 09.08.08
Why 08.08.08?
1. Toto 8 million draw
Hmmz.. I’m not a gambler though the prize is so attractive. Today, YES933 blasted the full version of 招财进宝 at 08:08:08am and 09:09:09am. 8 million is like so a lot..yet, a super far figure that I cant reach. What will you do if you won the 8 million dollars? If I really won that 8 million, I will be lost.
2. F.I.R. Concert
It’s F.I.R. Concert and Jam is their guest for the concert.
Why 09.08.08?
1. National Day – Our Nation’s 43rd Birthday
Who is celebrating National Day with us?
Yahoo.com.sg – the full red layout really shocked me in the first place as this is my first time seeing Yahoo going RED.
Ping.sg
Since National Day falls on a saturday, schools will celebrate National Day on friday, which is today. This day, I was trying to have my beauty sleep until 9am. But the school near my house was celebrating national day. Not that I object celebration of national day, but the noise produced by the school was really irritating(not to mention the school name). Instead of celebrating national day in the hall, this school had the celebration at the parade square.. under the hot sun.. Normally for national day, first start of the programme will be those uniform groups marching to the parade square..singing of national anthem, pledge, recollection.. and then will proceed to the hall for further activities – like those sing-along session.
Ok.. if this school’s practise of singing those national day songs is at the parade square.. it’s still fine with me..perhaps it’s their tradition. Blasting the speaker and waking up the whole neighbourhood may seem to be inconvenient to the residents.. Ok..I’m still fine with that since it’s like one year one time.
BUT…
Can you imagine a school… celebrating National Day… by singing GIRLFRIEND early in the morning.. with those rock band music..electric guitar strumming etc.. Can you stand people shouting to the mic singing “” early in the morning when residents are still sleeping?? somemore.. IT’S NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION… How does “Hey hey you you I dont like your girlfriend” related to National Day??
Alright.. jokes aside.. Wishing Singapore HAPPY NATIONAL DAY!!
Posted in Life of the Princess
Derrick Hoh 何维健 – 无法归类 (Unclassified)
August 4th, 2008 Posted 1:59 pm
After 3 years, he is back. Yup, he is Derrick Hoh Wei Jian. Finally his album is out and was selling fast on the first day. Derrick joined the first season of project superstar. After signing contract with his company, he served National Service. And finally his debut album is out.
After three years, Derrick is no longer as cute as before, but more “man” than before. I have not seen the music video of his song (无法归类), but I heard that it was nice. Derrick seldom dance and he is now dancing so well in the MV.
曲目：
1. 无法归类
2. 碰碰爱
3. 你走天桥，我走地下道
4. 今天过去
5. 我舍不得
6. 咬字
7. 忘得掉
8. 我相信
9. 我的连续剧
10. 逆时针忘记
11. 克罗地亚的天空
Posted in Showbiz
Togi Korean Restaurant
August 3rd, 2008 Posted 12:38 pm
It was my last day in the company as a full-time staff. After work, Jia Yi, Lynn, Tracie and I went down to Togi Korean Restaurant to have our dinner. Situtated along the stretch of Mosque Street, Togi was buzzing with people queueing outside the shop and wait for the staff to usher them in. Luckily we’ve booked the place and got in to the restaurant fast.
Togi is a famous korean restaurant and I heard that it was well known for their BBQ pork belly wrapped with lettuce. We were served a wide variety of appetizers like asparagus, cucumber, kimchi etc etc. This shop is owned by a Korean lady boss and the standard of the Korean food is somehow there.
Sam Gyeup Sal (barbecued pork belly)
Sam Gyeup Sal consists of pork belly with onions and sliced potatoes and mushrooms on the side. As I mentioned earlier, Togi is well known for their BBQ pork belly wrapped with lettuce. Wrap the lettuce with sliced garlic, a tab of green chilli and brown sauce.
Ratings: (out of 5 stars)
Spicy Fried Rice Cake (炒年糕)
Ratings: (out of 5 stars)
Ginseng Chicken Soup
Wow..I’ve never tried Ginseng Chicken Soup before. When you cut open the chicken, you reveal another secret of the dish. Sticky glutinous rice is wrapped inside the chicken. The soup comes free-flow and you can drink as much as you can.
Ratings: WOW! (out of 5 stars)
Posted in Food Paradise, Work
Kia Hiang Restaurant
August 3rd, 2008 Posted 12:32 pm
For lunch, my colleagues and I went to one of the restaurant at International Plaza. Kia Hiang Restaurant (嘉香大酒棲)is located at the second floor. My colleagues have been mentioning to me that their Claypot Spring Chicken is nice, and wanted to bring me there long ago.
Kia Hiang Restaurant was recommended by Singapore Health Promotion Board as a choice for healthier dining.
This is one of those no frills, true old school, Cantonese restaurant that serves good home-style food. While its cream-coloured interior may not spell modern-chic, the clean, neat environment and friendly serve staff made my visit a pleasant and comfortable experience. It’s good to know that this restaurant offers several dishes on their menu that are lower in fat and salt. Source: Health Promotion Board
Claypot Spring Chicken
Among all the dishes I had, this is my favorite, and this is the restaurant’s specialty dish. This dish is the reason why people are here. The chicken is wrapped by cabbage and it is slowly braised for 3 hours where the chicken soup is made into gravy.
Ratings: WOW! (out of 5 stars)
Fu Rong Dan
Ratings: (out of 5 stars)
Chili Kang Kong
Ratings: (out of 5 stars)
Posted in Food Paradise, Work
