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This is the third #lousangtwtup and the second one that I’m co-hosting.  This year, my partner-in-crime is none other than Chris Tock (again). We have organised a few previous twitter gatherings such as #twtclub, #twtclublaundry and #lousangtwtup  last year alongside April Yim and Rachel Foong. Check out the video that Evo made.

This year we started the planning slightly bit earlier and managed to pre-purchase 4 tables at Ritz Carlton for an 8-course meal with yee sang!

The price per pax is only RM45 for such a high-class place so we’re really excited. At the moment, we already have 25 RSVPs and we are expecting more than 40 people to show up. Those who would like to secure a seat at RM45, you’ll need to bank in the money to either Chris or myself and after the 40 seats have been filled, others will have to pay RM50++ per person.

To RSVP, please head over to our twtvite page and get in touch with us through Twitter/Facebook/Email/Phone to pass us to money to confirm your seat.

Last but not least, this year, Chris and I are feeling rather generous so we’ll each be giving out one free seat!

Just tell me why you’d like to join us for #lousangtwtup this year in the comment box, (ass-kissing answers like ‘Cos I wanna see you’ will not be entertained. I’m looking at you, Mike Yip :p) and the most creative answer as judged by me will win a seat!

This contest will end 19 Jan, 12am. Good luck!

Do you, like me, salivate at the thought of ravishing a cupcake?

Bijou Paint It Purple Cupcakes

If you do, then why not do something good while you’re at it! (Some would argue that eating cupcakes is sinful, so, you know, you gotta balance it out)

The Pixel Project launched their annual ‘Paint It Purple’ campaign this year at Academy of Pastry Arts on 15 October 2011.

At the Paint It Purple launch

Representatives from The Pixel Project, WAO and the Academy of Pastry Arts with the giant cupcake!

With Hanne, the Marketing Manager of Academy of Pastry Arts

With lovely Edina, who came to show her support

Akmal & Edina, the awesome supporters

The nice chef (forgot his name) showing the kids how cupcakes are made

Taking part to make a tiny rose to decorate the cupcakes

The giant cupcake which was auctioned off for RM200!

Group shot of everyone present!

“Paint It Purple” is an annual global campaign by The Pixel Project to raise awareness about violence against women by getting the worldwide community to “paint” the internet purple while helping anti-violence against women nonprofits in communities worldwide to raise funds via special cupcake bake sales.

The Pixel Project and WAO are proud to partner with Bisou Bake Shop to create a limited edition Vanilla and Chocolate ‘Paint It Purple’ cupcakes in sweet shades of purple. These special cupcakes are available at Bisou Bake Shop outlets at KLCC and Bangsar Village I for just RM6.50 per cupcake until 16 November 2011 ONLY.

RM1.00 from each cupcake sold will be donated to The Pixel Project’s Celebrity Male Role Model Pixel Reveal campaign which aims to raise US$1 million to be shared between WAO and the USA’s National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

If you’re not into cupcakes, but would still love to help, we always welcome direct donations! ;D

You can donate directly into WAO’s account:

Name : Women’s Aid Organisation

Bank : Standard Chartered Bank Berhad

Account No : 794254457343

Account Type : Savings

Swift Code : SCBLMYKXAXXX

Bank Address : 30/36, Jalan 52/4, Petaling Jaya

Please send a copy of the banking receipt and the date of donation to Sharmini (sharmini.wao@gmail.com), the Finance Director for WAO with the title ‘Paint It Purple donation’.

Thank you for reading and hopefully donating! Muahs!

Disclaimer: I’m a volunteer with The Pixel Project in their media relations department. 

A bit late, but I’d still like to write my tribute to a great man.

As much as I like my Apple products, that wasn’t the reason I was a little shaken up by his death. I think he was a brilliant man and and has single handedly prompted the tech industry forward but what made me look up to him the most, was his address in Stanford. I saw it earlier this year and it had impacted me in a huge way. It inspired me.

His talk about death and how to live one’s life deeply impacted me. I wasn’t happy. I wasn’t where I want to be. I wasn’t doing what I want to do.

It was at that point in my life where I put in more effort to change things. To take actions instead of just let things be.

I have not gotten to where I want things to be, but I’m pretty optimistic that I’ll get there.

And I’d just like to thank Steve Jobs for that wonderful address that is so inspiring.

Here’s the address he made at Stanford that changed a part of me.

Aww I’m so pleased! Just 11am and I already have 80 birthday wishes on my wall! Times like this, Facebook rocks! ;p

I apparently also received a birthday wish via an email from Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs.

I wonder how did he get my email address and my birthdate. Who is selling my data?!

I decided to watch this movie after James (@warbaby) said that it’s a ‘must-watch movie’.

After the first 10 minutes, my thoughts were ‘This is a movie that people gave rave reviews for? Are you for real?’

Then after the initial letdown, the good stuff came

The movie is about a Chinese cook, Hero Huang, who is a bit of a racist. He finds Malay cuisine unhygienic and that Chinese people must support other Chinese people. Of course, a chain of events turn him into a better man when the movie concludes but his journey was definitely entertaining.

The movie was hilarious throughout, with a lot of scenarios which carry hidden meanings. (Well, I believe so anyways) For example, there was a scene where all the students were wearing bright yellow jackets and then there was also a Han Tu Ya (Hang Tuah) character with dark skin (Reshmonu) who saved Hero Huang and that sparked off a conversation where Hero Huang wondered why didn’t he wear sunblock. (If you didn’t already know, there are speculations that Hang Tuah is actually Chinese)

The thing that I find the movie could do without, is the surreal/magical element. There were flying vegetables, flying to locations, etc. I suppose it makes the movie entertaining, but I’ve never been one who likes elements like these in a modern present day setting. If it’s a fantasy movie like Harry Potter or Narnia, then yes, by all means fly away. But present day Star Trek teleporting don’t cut it for me.

Verdict: 9/10. It was perfect, expect for the flying part ;p

The cast was good, script was excellent and innuendoes were well placed.

If you haven’t watched it, please do!

PS: For the next few weeks, or maybe even months, I would be saying ‘Muak Muak’ as greetings and as farewells. You’ll get the joke after you watch the movie. And trust me, you’ll most likely cringe during the scenes >.<

First of all, did you know the existence of www.youtube.com/disco?

It’s a fabulous way to search for original soundtracks and videos on YouTube if you’re not into the one million and one different covers that are posted by users. 

Once you’ve found the songs you’re looking for, wouldn’t it be great if you could sing along? Unfortunately, you’d need to memorise the lyrics to do that huh?  

What did you say? You can find videos with lyrics on YouTube? 

Well I know that. But they come with horrid visuals. Wouldn’t it be great if you can watch the original video AND sing along? 

Introducing YouTube Music Video Lyrics chrome extension. 

Watch your favourite videos and sing away! (Maybe not in the office k?)

At the moment there are only limited areas that are covered, but hey, let’s not complain and utilise whatever we have ok?

@PD_Ren made this video as a pet project and posted it on Jan 27th 2011 without much fanfare. He just shared the post on Facebook with a few friends, and before he knew it, the video had been viewed over 10,000 times on YouTube. 

Today, on 14th Feb, Valentine’s Day, the video is reaching 50,000 views!

Spread the love and turn the video viral internationally! <3 

No worries! iPhone is here for the rescue!

For just USD1.99, you may purchase Confession: A Roman Catholic App from iTunes. It is described as “the perfect aid for every penitent”.

What’s even more interesting about this app is that it received blessings from both UK and US senior chuch officials.

According to Reuters, the app is not designed to replace going to confession but to help Catholics through the act, which generally involves admitting sins to a priest in a confessional booth. Catholics still must go to a priest for absolution.

The app will also allow you to keep track of your sins. That’s right. You may have confessed, but you shall not forget.

More of this on BBC News.