Posted in People on Nov 15th, 2007
This portrait of a young Afghan schoolgirl, with mesmerizing sea green eyes, appeared on the cover of the June 1985 issue of National Geographic. Photographer Steve McCurry took the shot at a refugee camp in Pakistan during the winter of 1984, when Afghanistan was at war with the Soviet Union. She was among the many […]
Posted in People on Nov 11th, 2007
Don’t you think you’re tremendously blessed compared to this physically-challenged couple who perform on the street and depend on public generosity for their livelihood?
I do.
Posted in Happenings on Nov 10th, 2007
Ladies, can you imagine yourselves pulling a pair of chopsticks from your brassieres, and use them during meal time? And guys, can you imagine your girlfriend or spouse doing that, ha, ha?
Yes, I’m referring to the My Hashi Bra (My Chopsticks Bra) unveiled by lingerie maker Triumph International Japan on Nov 7. It’s supposed to […]
Posted in Happenings on Nov 8th, 2007
To all friends and readers who are celebrating the Festival of Lights, have a Blessed and Wonderful Deepavali
Posted in Etcetera on Nov 8th, 2007
UMNO Youth chief Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, who caused concern among some communities when he unsheathed a keris, waved it in the air and then kissed it at the youth wing’s assembly in 2005, has set a tall order for himself. At this year’s youth assembly held earlier this week, Hishammuddin, who’s the son […]
