Monday, August 30, 2010

Detik 31 Ogos


Detik Ini Bukan Sahaja Keramat
Detik Ini Adalah Magis Segala
Untuk Sebuah Bangsa Yang Berdaulat
Detik Yang Akan Dipertahankan
Sehingga Hujung Hayat
Dengan Semangat, Keringat dan Darah

Dari Detik Pertama Itu
Kami bertatih, Melangkah Lantas Berlari
Mengejar, Mengiringi dan Mendepani
Pembangunan, Kemajuan dan Teknologi
Demi Melestarikan Usiamu
Tanah Pertiwi Tercinta

... Dan Detik Malam ini
Bersama Deruan Ombak, Hamparan Tanah, Cahaya Mentari dan Sirna Purnama
Membisikkan
Detik 53 ini akan terus memaju
Kerana Ia Adalah Detik 1 Malasyia Menjana Transformasi

Dan Di Sini
Aku Terus Berdiri
Berjanji dan Berjanji Lagi
Untuk Memetri
Kemerdekaan dan Kedaulatan
Tanah Tumpah Darahku Ini...

ReeDza
10.32 malam
31 Ogos 2010
Ambang Merdeka

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Tired of Water? Read This !

By Lucy Danziger, the Editor-in-Chief of SELF magazine
Aug 17, 2010

You already know that drinking water is key to your health. Downing at least six cups of water daily can minimize bloating, prevent headaches, help prevent you from getting sick and smooth the appearance of wrinkles. It may even temporarily rev your metabolism, if you drink it on the cool side (72 degrees). That's a lot of benefit from a beverage you don't even have to pay for! But H20 isn't the only sip that can safeguard your health. Coffee, which some people accuse me of being addicted to, is basically liquid gold. It may lower your risk for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, breast cancer, skin cancer, diabetes, gallstones, even oral cancer. P.S., java drinkers make half as many errors in daily life compared with decaf fans, according to a study from Cardiff University in Wales, because caffeine helps you process information quickly. It's also linked to a reduced risk for depression. Those pit stops at Starbucks aren't just perking me up—they're protecting every part of me! Not a java junkie? Read on to learn the hidden health bennies of your favorite bevy:

Orange juice guards against heart disease. Antioxidants in OJ help protect your ticker by fighting the inflammation that can cause blood vessel damage. Consider this: People who ate fast food with a glass of orange juice had fewer artery-harming free radicals in their blood afterward than those who had their burger and fries with water, a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicates. Isn't that a great reason to choose juice? Just watch the sugars—one cup contains 21 grams and 122 calories.

Chamomile tea can keep you calm. People who downed chamomile extract daily for two months felt significantly less anxious, a study from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia reports. Ease into mellow mode at night with a cup of chamomile tea.

Cranberry juice may prevent gum disease and urinary tract infections. Natural compounds in the juice may ward off gum disease by preventing bacteria from adhering to the teeth below the gum line. Cranberry juice also delivers 39 percent of the daily value for vitamin C per 8 ounces, raises levels of good cholesterol and keeps your urinary tract tip-top. A berry smart sip indeed!

Chocolate milk keeps your abs flat. A glass of skim chocolate milk delivers a great combo of carbs and protein, helping you recover after a workout. Athletes who drank it post-workout had lower levels of muscle damage after four days of intense exercising than those who guzzled water or other recovery drinks, according to findings presented at the American College of Sports Medicine meeting in Seattle. That translates to less soreness and fatigue, so you can get back to the gym and those tummy-toning planks sooner. Simply stir 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder or syrup that has less than 20 g sugar into your milk and sip.

Green tea may keep your weight steady. Mice that exercised and drank green tea were 22 percent less likely to gain weight than those who only exercised or only had tea, according to a study in the International Journal of Obesity. Polyphenols in the drink may rev your metabolism and make it easier for your body to fry fat. Plus, the tea's plentiful stash of antioxidants slashes your risk for cancer and heart disease. Try it iced in summer!

Tomato juice may lower your cancer risk! The scarlet sip is loaded with vitamins and lycopene, which protect you against cancer. Try it with spices, a celery stalk and no vodka for a cocktail any time of day!

Black tea may help fend off skin cancer. The classic brew is loaded with flavonoids, antioxidants that carry anticancer perks. Research suggests that downing a cup or more of tea a day may lower risk for squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, by 30 percent. Hot or iced, black tea is a delicious addition to your skin care regimen—and a lovely way to wake up thanks to its caffeine content—so put on the kettle each morning!

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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Selamat Ulang Tahun ke 29 untuk Mawi !!!






Majlis Berbuka Puasa, Preview Telemovie "Pak Nil... Ibu Kirim Salam", Preview Drama Bersiri "Seruan Pulau Nami", Preview Single Terbaru Mawi "Menanti Hikmah" dan Sambutan Ulang Tahun Mawi yang ke 29. Terima kasih Kepada mawi dan Ekin kerana sudi memanjangkan jemputan. Semoga di berkati Allah, di panjangkan umur, di murahkan rezeki dan di beri kesihatan yang baik. Ameen...

Monday, August 23, 2010

Kekuatan Sebenar Kita Terletak Pada Hati...



Satu lagi Iklan Merdeka PETRONAS yang melekat di hati.. Lagipun sekarang ini kita asyik membicarakan tentang pembangunan yang lestari dan inovasi.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

15 Things You Shouldn't Be Paying For

by Phil Taylor
Thursday, August 19, 2010
(http://finance.yahoo.com)

So much money and energy is wasted on things we could get for free. If you're into new, shiny things and collecting stuff, this is not for you. But if you want less clutter in your life and want to keep more of your money, then check out these 15 things you shouldn't be paying for.

Basic Computer Software -- Thinking of purchasing a new computer? Think twice before you fork over the funds for a bunch of extra software. There are some great alternatives to the name brand software programs. The most notable is OpenOffice, the open-source alternative to those other guys. It's completely free and files can be exported in compatible formats.

Your Credit Report -- You don't have to pay for your credit report. You could sign up for one of the free credit monitoring services online to get a quick look at your credit report. You just have to remember to cancel the service before the end of the free trial. Or you could do one better and visit www.annualcreditreport.com, the only truly free place to see all three of your credit reports for free once a year.

Cell Phone -- The service plan may be expensive, but the phone itself doesn't have to cost a thing. Most major carriers will give you a free phone, even a free smart phone, with a two-year contract.

Books -- There's a cool place in your town that's renting out books for free: the library. Remember that place? Stop by and put your favorite book on reserve. And if you don't feel like getting out, visit www.paperbackswap.com and find your books there (small shipping fees apply).

Water -- Besides the monthly utility bill, there's no reason to shell out $1 for every bottle of water you drink. Bottled water is so last decade anyway. We're over it, and into tap, filters, and reusable water bottles. It's cheaper for you and better for the environment.

Credit Card -- With as many credit cards as there are available on the market today, it's easy to avoid a credit card with an annual fee. Unless you're dead set on a particular perk that a fee card brings, skip the annual fee card and pocket that money yourself.

Debt Reduction Help -- Speaking of credit cards, if you're in over your head with credit card help, there are many free sources you can turn to for help with your debt. No one is going to be able to magically wipe away your debts, but there is help out there that will set you up on a debt reduction plan you can handle. Start with a visit to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling.

Basic Tax Preparation -- If your tax situation isn't that complicated, then you should probably be preparing your own tax return using one of the many free online services. It's now common for e-filing to be free as well with many services. You won't even need a stamp.

The News -- Leave it to a blogger to try and kill off traditional print. I'm not anti-newspaper. I just don't find them practical anymore. Skip the daily .50 cents and get your news online. And for you dedicated coupon clippers, you can get most of your Sunday coupons online now too.

Budgeting Tools -- There are many budgeting tools (both online and desktop) that offer up the service for free. Don't ask me how they do this, but who cares. If you're looking to reign in some of your spending, the good news is you can do it for free.

Pets -- This is a controversial one, I know. But there are likely many pets down at your local animal shelter that could use just as much love as the pure-bred types. There may be a small fee due to the shelter for shots and basic care, but you'll have your pet home without paying a mini-fortune.

Shipping -- If you like to buy online, you probably use coupons to get a percentage off of your purchase. Take your skills to the next level and look for coupons or promotion codes that offer free shipping. If in doubt, visit a site like www.freeshipping.org.

Checking Account -- Isn't it nice when a bank takes your money, lends it out to earn money, and then has the audacity to charge you for the service? What a joke. Checking should be free. If yours isn't free then move to one of the many banks that offers a checking account for free. And the same can be said for ATM fees, teller fees, and checks.

DVD Rentals -- Did you know that you can rent DVDs from RedBox locations for $1 a night? And better yet, if you use one of the coupon codes from www.insideredbox.com you can avoid the $1 charge. Free DVD rentals! Most libraries now have free DVD rental as well.

Exercise -- Skip the expensive gym memberships. Visit your local park for a walk or run. Do basic push-up and sit-up programs in your living room. Rent a workout DVD from the library. There are many free workout programs you can download online as well.

Can you think of any other things you should be getting for free? Leave your suggestions in the comments below.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Halwa Telinga Ramadhan Ini


Album Untukmu Sahabat ini diterbitkan samada 4 -5 tahun yang lalu. Ketika saya mendapatkan CD ini saya sebenarnya ingin mendengar lagu Sahabat - Amar. Namun begitu album ini sebenarnya memiliki banyak lagu sedap di dengar dan juga di selang seli dengan bacaan Ayat-ayat Suci Al-Quran dan juga Hadis Nabi. Maka jika ada kelapangan dan ingin mengimbau kenangan bersama sahabat-sahabat lama saya akan kembali mendengar CD ini. Antara lagu yang menarik, syahdu dan nostalgik adalah seperti "Masih Ada Waktu" - Rast, "Pertengkaran Kecil" - Edcoustic, "Untukmu Teman" - Brothers dan "Kenangan Semalam" - Saff One. "Sebaik-baik sahabat itu, orang yang tidak pernah berubah-ubah, meskipun zaman terus berubah".



"Pertengkaran Kecil" - Edcoustic


Album Satu Bintang terbitan Rumpun Records ini di terbitkan pada tahun 2007. Saya kira keseluruhan album kompilasi ini ditujukan kepada insan yang paling kita sayangi iaitu ibu kita. Dari bait-bait lirik jelas pada lagu-lagu seperti "Bidadari" - Munif Hijjaz, "Sendiri" - Saujana, "Kasih Tak Bersyarat" - Azhari NowSeeHeart. Yang menarik mengenai kompilasi ini ialah ia mengandungi sebuah lagu dendangan Zahid AF2 iaitu Dan belum Kita Lupa (yang tidak pernah diterbitkan di dalam mana-mana album/kompilasi sebelum ini).



"Sendiri" - Saujana


Siapa yang tidak kenal akan Maher Zain. Beliau adalah fenomena sekarang. Album pertama beliau "Thank You Allah" yang baru memasuki pasaran Malaysia tahun ini merupakan Killer Album. Tidak ada satu lagupun yang tidak akan membuatkan anda untuk terus mendengar dan menghayati. Terima kasih kepada Inteam Records yang telah berjaya mendapatkan hak pengedaran untuk pasaran tempatan. Pengalam saya pula ketika pertama kali mendengar lagu InsyaAllah, terus saya membeli album ini tanpa berfikir panjang. Terima Kasih kepada Maher Zain yang berjaya mengembalikan fenomena Nasyid di peringkat antarabangsa. Persoalannya bilakah Maher Zain akan singgah ke Malaysia?



"InsyaAllah" - Maher Zain



Siapa tak kenal Zain Bhika. Salah seorang pejuan lagu-lagu keagamaan dari Afrika Selatan. Yang menjdikan Zain lebih terkenal saya kira disebabkan suaranya yang gemersik dan halus ala-ala 'the late Micheal Jackson'. Album Our World ini amat istimewa kerana memiliki kepelbagaian bahasa. Melodinya sungguh mendayu-dayu. Dan dua lagu yang amat saya minati ialah Orphan Child dan Our World.



"Orphan Child" - Zain Bhikha



The Way of Love adalah sebuah Killer Album yang pernah dihasilkan oleh Pak Hada Alwi. Terkandung di dalam album ini adalah hit single yang dinyanyikan bersama dengan kumpulan padi berjudul Doaku dans enuah lagu yang amat catchy yang menjadi siulan kanak-kanak untuk junjungan besar kita Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. berjudul Insan Utama. Pak Hada yang mula menjadi Mega Star dengan lagu AlI'tirof yang begitu menginsafkan. Di dalam album ini lagu tersebut dinyanyikan semula oleh Pak Hadad dengan lirik bahasa melayu - 'Satu Pengakuan'. (Lagu ini juga pernah dirakam oleh Raihan dan Yasin untuk filem Syukur 21 dengan judul yang sama)



"Insan Utama" - Haddad Alwi dan Duta SO7


Kompilasi Kalimah Cinta 2 yang diternitkan oleh Hijjaz Records Sdn Bhd ini menampilakan kumpulan-kumpulan seperti Hijjaz, In-Team, Ae-Man, UNiC dan Mestica. Memandangkan ia merupakan album kompilasi maka ia menghimpunkan lagu-lagu merdu oleh artis nasyid di bawah naungan HRSB ketika itu. UNiC sebagaimana kita tahu telah menasyidkan puisi Sasterawan Negara Allahyarham Usman Awang iaitu Ke Makam Bonda dengan indah dan berjaya sekali.



"Berkorban Demi Cinta" - Hijjaz



Penantian peminat akhirnya berbaloi apabila Mirwana akhirnya tampil dengan buah tangan terbaru mereka berjudul Bumi Akhir Usia. Bungkusannya sahaja menunjukkan Mirwana serius untuk meneruskan perjuangan seni mereka. mereka juga tampil dengan dua ahli baru iaitu Ikram & Naim. Track pertama 'The Arrival' ada unsur-unsur We Will Rock You. Track ketiga pula, Hujan telah di bendung untuk mengikut acuan Mirwana dalam lagu Tika Masanya. Lagu Bumi Akhir Usia pula kedengaran amat 'advance' dan segar. namun begitu saya yang agak konservetif masih memilih Andai Ku Pergi sebagai lagu yang paling melekat di jiwa di dalam album ini.



"Andai Ku Pergi" - Mirwana

Buah tangan terbaru Hijjaz pula di beri judul PERMATA HIJJAZ 1431. Ini juga salah satu kumpulan nasyid yang masih lagi produkti menghasilkan material baru. Packaging album ini juga dibuat bersungguh-sungguh untuk menambah nialai kepada album ini di samping menjadi tanda penghargaan mereka kepada peminat.Dalam banayak-banyak lagu saya tertarik kepada lagu Kekasih Agung yang menceritakan tentang pejuang yang mempertahankan Baitul Maqdis. Lagu ini adalah sebuah lagu lama yang saya kira saya pernah dengar sekitar akhir tahun 80an. Ketika itu didendangkan oleh Kumpulan Nada Murni.



"Embun Hidayah" - Hijjaz



Sebelum munculnya Maher Zain di arena nasyid di persada antara bangsa, sami Yusuf adalah antara yang menjadi idola utama. Sehingga kini alaunan belaiu masih segar dan enak di dengar. Di dalam album ini saya amat tertarik dengan Anything for You.



"Anything For You" - Sami Yusuf

Lagi sebuah kompilasi yang amat berharga untuk di simpan. Koleksi ini lebih kontemporari kerana terkandung juga lagu pop yang diisi. Terlalu berharga nilai lagu-lagu ketuhanan ini. Juga diterbitkan oleh HRSB. Traikan utama ialah lagu Mutiara Hato oleh New Sakha. Tetapi keseluruhan kompilasi ini sungguh bermakna dengan 'Berita Kepada Kawan' - Ebiet G Ade, Permaidani - Aris Ariwatan, Doa - Aishah dan Perjalanan 2 - Al Jawaher dan M Nasir.



"Permaidani" - Aris Ariwatan


Sunday, August 15, 2010

Hantu Malam Raya...


Ini ada e-mel yang saya terima yang mengandungi gambar di atas. Alif menjadi hantu di malam raya. Gerun juga dengan make-upnya. Ye laa... sekarang ni TV tempatan tengah musim menayangkan cerita seram. Dengarnya pagi tadi Alif balik jam 5.00 pagi 'half dead' demi mencari rezeki...:) Sabarlah, itukan cabaran bekerja di bualn puasa. Hmm... sure shooting cerita hantu kelakar ni.




Ini lagi satu gambar Alif yang saya terima. Di sebelah Alif tu ialah Erry Putra (yang dulu heboh pasal dia bersekolah di MTD Sungai Besi tuu, tup-tup diam je kes tu). Nak tahu apakah ceritanya, tunggukan saja di TV9 musim aidil fitri nanti (saya pun tak pasti bila akan ditayangkan, mungkin malam raya kot).

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Waktu Berbuka Puasa bagi WP KL & Putrajaya.

Alamak... Jam berapa berbuka ya. Klik saja di sini

Asam Garam Ramadhan @ Singgahsana





Senarai Persembahan Artis sepanjang Bulan Ramadhan 1431H
di Asam Garam Ramadhan @ Singgahsana.



Sempat lagi bergambar bersama Yasin & Amy Search.

Nota Jase :
Hari ketiga Ramadhan 1431 H, alhamdulillah saya, Lisa, rakan2 sepejabat dan Aie dan aweknya telah dimurahkan rezeki untuk berbuka dengan Asam garam Ramadhan @ Singgahsana. Kebetulan 13 Ogos 2010 genap sebulan Arwah Ustaz Asri meninggal dunia jadi persembahan di pentas Hotel Singgahsana dan jemputan agak meriah. Tambahan pula, majlis tahlil sempat di adakan sebelah petang (meskipun saya tidak sempat menghadirinya). Juadah berbuka di Hotel Singgahsana (salah sebuah hotel yang telah mnedapat Sijil Halal JAKIM) boleh tahan seleksinya, tak puas makanlah.... Saya sudah, anda bila lagi?

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Di Manakah Kita Berbuka Puasa?

Jika ingin mendapatkan senarai hotel-hotel yang telah mendapat SIJIL HALAL JAKIM, bolehlah klik di sini ! Sekurang-kurangnya terdapat 48 dapur hotel halal di sekitar Kuala Lumpur !!!

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Hanya Kerana Kau Sahabat (Khas Buatmu Di Ramadhan Ini)


Hanya Kerana Kau Sahabat
Izinkan Aku
Lewat ke Daerah Damaimu
Berehat di Laman Kasihmu
Menumpang Teduh, Melepas Lelah
Menikmati Situasi Indahmu

Lantas,
Memanjat Kemaafan dalam Kesyukuran
Menafsir Kerelaan dalam Keizinan
Pada Semua Kemesraan dalam Persaudaraan
Pada Semua Ungkap Kata, Senda Gurau dan Usik Kias Berbaur Lelucon
Pada Semua Yang Telah Engkau Hulurkan
Pada Semua Yang Telah Engkau Kongsikan
Antara Cinta, Kasih dan Sayang
Pintaku Satu Cuma
Ikhlaskan dan Halalkan

Hanya Kerana Kau Sahabat
Titipkanlah Restumu Mengiringi Kembaraku
Buat Ramadhanku Yang Kesekian Kali Ini
Sulami Kemaafan dan Keampunanmu
Pada Setiap Kekhilafan, Keterlanjuran, Ketidakwajaran
Agar Derap Langkah Ramadhanku kali ini
Ditaburi Bait Doa dan Murni Silaturahim
Antara Kita….

Nota Jase :
(1) Terima Kasih kepada Mas dan bait puitis beliau yang telah menjana otak kreatif saya untuk melakarkan sajak ini.
(2) Kepada semua sahabat di mana jua anda berada. Semoga Ramadhan anda kali ini penuh barakah dan Ramadhan yang terbaik untuk kesekian kalinya; InsyaAllah.

Welcome Ramadhan Al Mubarak 1431H

Dear All JaseMarioWorld Readers...


Please enjoy the latest clip from Bro Maher Zain, a song about Prophet Muhammad S.A.W., :), hope it can brighter-up your whole Ramadhan, InsyaAllah.




Maher Zain - The Chosen One


In a time of darkness and greed
It is your light that we need
You came to teach us how to live
محمد يا رسول الله


You were so caring and kind
your soul was full of light
You are the best of mankind
محمد خير خلق الله


صلّوا على رسول الله
الحبيب المصطفى
Peace be upon The Messenger
The Chosen One


From luxury you turned away
And all night you would pray
Truthful in every word you say
محمد يا رسول الله


Your face was brighter than the sun
Your beauty equaled by non
You are Allah Chosen One
محمد خير خلق الله


صلّوا على رسول الله
الحبيب المصطفى
Peace be upon The Messenger
The Chosen One


I'll try to follow your way
And do my best to live my life
as you taught me
I pray to be close to you
On that day and see you smile
When you see me


صلّوا على رسول الله
الحبيب المصطفى
Peace be upon The Messenger
The Chosen One


صلّوا على رسول الله
Oh
Peace be upon.. Oh
The Chosen One


Artist: Maher Zain
Title: The Chosen One
(Source)

Monday, August 9, 2010

Pemanipulasi Udara Terakhir


Too Childish. 'Ala-ala Cicak Man'. Agak mengecewakan. M. Night Shamalan has lost his touch.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

From Paris With Love


Plot :
A personal aide to the U.S. Ambassador in France, James Reese (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) has an enviable life in Paris and a beautiful French girlfriend, but his real passion is his side job as a low-level operative for the CIA. All James wants is to become a bona fide agent and see some real action. So when he is offered his first senior-level assignment, he cannot believe his good luck until he meets his new partner, special agent Charlie Wax (John Travolta).

Reese's first test is to have Wax released from airport detention by the French Customs when Wax does not want to surrender the cans of his favorite energy drink. Despite the apparent triviality of an energy drink that Wax could probably purchase in Paris, Wax keeps orally abusing French Customs until Reese places a Diplomatic Mail sticker on Wax's luggage containing the energy drink which makes them immune from Customs and Quarantine requirements.

Once in the car, Wax apologises for his behaviour and opens the tins that contain pieces of his personal stainless steel pistol (named "Mrs. Jones") that he reassembles. Reese discovers Wax is a trigger-happy, wisecracking, loose cannon who's been sent to Paris to stop a terrorist attack. Beginning with a Chinese restaurant that is a front for a cocaine supply ring, Wax leads James on a white-knuckle shooting spree through the Parisian underworld that has James praying for his desk job. But when James discovers he is a target of the same crime ring they are trying to bust, he realizes there is no turning back...and that Wax himself might be his only hope for making it through the next forty-eight hours alive.

James discovers, the drug-busting mission they set out on is really a mission to trace the money back to a circle of Pakistani terrorists. These Pakistanis are the center of a labyrinth of cocaine and prostitution, and hang around with explosive vests on their tables. Furthermore, their plot is to infiltrate the U.S. Embassy with explosives hidden beneath their burqas.

Ultimately James learns that the terrorists, who he and Wax wiped out mostly, are targeting a summit and that his fiance Caroline (Kasia Smutniak) is one of them. Caroline attempts to suicide bomb the summit while the last remaining terrorist tries to attack the US Motorcade with a car that has a bomb. Wax takes out the terrorist with an AT4 rocket launcher before he can do any damage and James confronts Caroline at the summit. He tries to convince her to stop and is apparently successful at first, but when Caroline reaches to trigger her bomb, James has no choice but to shoot her in the forehead, almost instantly killing her. Wax catches Caroline before she can fall, disarms the bomb and the threat is over. Later, James, now an official agent, escorts Wax to his plane and Wax offers for James to be his full-time partner. The two play a game of chess and James reveals he carries a Desert Eagle Pistol, indicating he is more like Wax now than how he originally was.

Nota Jase :
Telah lama di layar perak namun saya baru berkesempatan untuk menonton DVDnya. Sebuah filem yang penuh aksi dan agak ringan dari segi mesej namun menghiburkan. Saya amat berharap yang Charllie (John Travolta) sebenarnya memegang watak jahat, aleh- aleh kekasih James antara penjenayah (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) pula..:) Epilognya pula seakan ingin membuat sequel, kita nantikan saja.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Tapestry of Colours



Alhamdulillah, semalam saya, Lisa dan Mas telah sempat menyaksikan persembahan anak-anak muda harapan masa depan dari UTP yang sungguh berbakat menzahirkan karya mereka. Ada persembahan nyanyian, gamelan, orkestra cina, band masakini, tarian kenudayaan dan antarabangsa. Sungguh menakjubkan memandangakn mereka bukanlah penggiat seni sepenuh masa. Persembahan yang agak panjang bermula lebih kurang jam 8.30 malam dan cuma tamat kira-kira jam 11.00 malam dengan 'interval' kira-kira 15 minit sahaja.

Persembahan dimulakan dengan tarian dari ketiga-tiga kumpulan etnik terbesar di Malaysia - Melayu, Cina dan India yang dinamakan 'Malaya - The Beginning'. Kemudian diikuti dengan 'Crossing Cultural Boundries' yang menampilkan Kumpulan Gamelan. Persembahan instrumental ini lebih mengujakan setelah diselang-seli dengan gerak tari dan siulan para pemuziknya.

'Birth of a Nation - Malaysia is Formed' pula menampilakn tarian daripada suku kaum di Sabah dan Sarawak. Penonton dihiburkan dengan klip video Hari kebangsaan PETRONAS yang lucu dan menginsafkan sementara menunggu persiapan pentas untuk Persembahan Orkestra Cina yang menampilakn lebih daripada 100 pemizik yang terdiri daripada pelajar berbangsa cina dan cuma seorang sahaja yang berbangsa India. Ada tiga momen menarik di dalam persembahan ini iaitu 'Love Song', 'Tanah Pusaka' dan 'Prince Sang Nila Utama dan Singa'.

Usai rehat selama lebih kurang 15 minit, para penonton dihiburkan dengan lagu daripada 13 negeri & 1 Wilayah Persekutuan. Dendangan 'Ayam Didik' telah membuatkan saya teringat akan kampung halaman di Kedah. namun begitu, bagi saya kemuncak kepada semua persembahan pada malam tersebut ialah persembahan 1UTP, 1Malaysia, 1World yang dipersembahkan oleh UTP Performaing Arts Group dan UTP International Cultural Group yang menampilakan kepelbagaian tarian tradisi daripada para pelajar UTP sendiri seperti Indonesia, Thailand, Pakistan, Turkmenistan dan Mozambique antaranya. Jelas sungguh kesungguhan mereka menampilkan gerak tari dari setiap pelusuk dunia tersebut meskipun ada antara budaya yang ditampilkan amat asing sekali. Di raut wajah setiap penari pula jelas kelihatan mereka menari dengan penuh keseronokan dan keikhlasan.
Persembahan ditutup dengan dendangan 'You Raised Me Up' dan 'Stand By Me' yang penuh nostalgia dan bermakna.

Secara peribadi saya ingin mengucapakan TAHNIAH yang tidak terhingga kepada semua yang terlibat secara langsung menzahirkan 'Tapestry of Colours'. Memang berbaloi saya membeli tiket !!! Untuk rekod, Yayasan UTP yang ditubuhkan pada tahun 2007 adalah bertujuan untuk melangsungkan tujuan utama pendidikan di dalam negara dan juga menyokong pembangunan masa depan untuk menjadikan UTP sebagai sebuah institusi kecemerlangan. Antara lain tentulah Yayasan UTP bertanggungjawab memberi biasiswa kepada pelajar terpilih yang sedang melanjutkan pelajaran mereka di UTP.


Are You Waiting For Me Nina?



Mizz Nina feat Colby O'Donnis :What You Waiting For?"

CHORUS Colby
Baby I never seen someone wit your body
You make me wanna get this party started,
Hey baby come and tell me what's the score
Baby, baby, tell me, what chu, what chu, waiting for

CHORUS Mizz Nina
Baby I never seen someone with your body
You make me wanna get a little naughty
Hey baby come and get me it's all your's
Baby, baby, tell me, what chu, what chu, waiting for

VERSE
Colby
It's your birthday so tell me what you wanna do

Mizz Nina
It's my birthday I really wanna get with you

Colby
Drop the beat now and baby we can get it started

Mizz Nina
We'll go insane and take it to the after party
HOOK

Colby
So what's your name, hey baby what's your name, oh yeah

Mizz Nina
Sexy's my name, yeah sexy is my name

Colby
Ok, and what's your game, hey baby what's your game

Mizz Nina
Ok I like to play, I, I like to play, ay,

CHORUS Colby
Baby I never seen someone wit your body
You make me wanna get this party started,
Hey baby come and tell me what's the score
Baby, baby, tell me, what chu, what chu, waiting for

CHORUS Mizz Nina
Baby I never seen someone with your body
You make me wanna get a little naughty
Hey baby come and get me it's all your's
Baby, baby, tell me, what chu, what chu, waiting for

VERSE 2
Colby
Hey sexy girl from kuala la la lumpur

Mizz Nina
Hey baby that's me, I'll be on the dancefloor

Colby
I got chu a surprise, we're poppin up in vip

Mizz Nina
And if I ask nice can I take you home with me

HOOK x2

CHORUS Colby
Baby I never seen someone wit your body
You make me wanna get this party started,
Hey baby come and tell me what's the score
Baby, baby, tell me, what chu, what chu, waiting for

CHORUS Mizz Nina
Baby I never seen someone with your body
You make me wanna get a little naughty
Hey baby come and get me it's all your's
Baby, baby, tell me, what chu, what chu, waiting for


Bridge
Colby
Baby, lets get crazy, come on loose control, ol, ol

Mizz Nina
We're gonna tear up the after party, I know you want some more, oh, oh, oh

Colby
I wanna see ya, work that body, Drop it down real low, low, low

Mizz Nina
Hey baby, come and get me, tell me, what chu, what chu, what chu, what chu waiting for.

CHORUS Colby
Baby I never seen someone wit your body
You make me wanna get this party started,
Hey baby come and tell me what's the score
Baby, baby, tell me, what chu, what chu, waiting for

CHORUS Mizz Nina
Baby I never seen someone with your body
You make me wanna get a little naughty
Hey baby come and get me it's all your's
Baby, baby, tell me, what chu, what chu, waiting for

Nota Jase : Jika ayahnya digelar 'The Singing Banker', maka sekarang muncullah 'The Rapping Daughter' pula. Itu gelaran Nina untuk dirinya. "Paling penting adalah merealisasikan impian saya," ujar anak bongsu Pengerusi Kumpulan AmBank Berhad, Tan Sri Azman Hashim ini. Dan saya.... cuma baru mengenali Mizz Nina ketika menonton Konsert Usher tempoh hari. Lagu ini sungguh nakal dan catchy...!!!

Monday, August 2, 2010

Tak Mungkin Berpaling Kerana Mawi?






Ini adalah antara klip video yang sedang menjadi sebutan ramai ketika ini. Bukan kerana kecanggihan klip video ini yang menampilkan teknik CGI yang maha indah dan penuh dengan 'wow' tetapi adalah kerana video ini memaparkan 'story board' yang agak 'berpaling' daripada bait-bait lirik lagu ini. Jika di tatapi, lirik lagu 'Tak Mungkin Berpaling' ini memang adalah lagu cinta 100% yang tiada langsung maksud tersirat (penulisan lirik lagu rock balada awal 90an memang sebegitu). Namun begitu jika diteliti klip video versi baru Mawi yang menampilkan Zamani ini (yang juga penyanyi asal lagu ini ketika bersama Slam) agak lari dan mengelirukan. Kisahnya berkenaan sekumpulan perompak. Tafsirannya membuatkan kita berpaling 180 darjah daripada kebiasaan kemungkinannya. Namun begitu mungkin ini adalah tindakan paling kreatif dan wajar yang boleh dihasilkan daripada tenaga kreatif terbabit. Mungkinkah begitu?

Apa-apapun tahniah Mawi kerana berjaya mngembalikan nostalgia lagu ini buat saya. Bagi mereka yang ingin memiliki lagu ini secara original, sila dapatkan CD terbaru Mawi "The Best of Mawi" dengan harga RM 26.90 yang baru sahaja beredar di pasaran. Banyak lagi lagu-lagu menarik yang terdapat di dalam album bekembar ini. Antaranya ialah Mungkin Langitmu Lebih Biru, Doa Dalam Lagu (duet bersama Heliza), Talally Maak ('live' duet bersama Salima), Kian, Aduh Saliha, Hanya Untukmu (dari filem Pesona Non Grata) Saksi (duet bersama Rabbani) dan Gadis Melayu ('live' duet bersama Jama Abdillah).

Saya sudah memilikinya... Anda bila lagi?

Boss : The Japanese New Detective Mini Series



General Plot:
This series revolves around a group of peculiar detectives in a new division created to fight against an increase in atrocious crimes. Osawa Eriko is a beautiful career woman who has just returned from training in the U.S. and is appointed as the "boss" of this division. But despite her intelligence and capabilities, she can never understand a man's heart, so she remains unable to find a husband. In fact, her assignment in the U.S. was really a demotion after she ruined her career track over a man. So why was she chosen as the boss of the new division? Even though the detectives are talented, they all have some kind of issue or flaw, and they are considered to be the "problem children" of the police force. In the end, the division's true purpose is just to isolate these problematic detectives.

Nota Jase :
I just finished watching this detective drama late last week after one week bought the original DVD at of of the DVD outlet at ground floor of Wangsa Walk. Yes, I have been following Takenouchi Yutaka since his Beach Boys time. In 1998 if I am not mistaken. It has been quite a while after his last mini series 'Tomorrow' that I watched 2 years ago. My general feeling about this series are some of the case are too complicated yet very easy to resolve. The main charactor, the Lady Boss (Amami Yuki) - centre of attraction played her card well. Like usual Japanese series, most charactors have thier own characteristics that make the series more flamboyant. Quite entertaining good release tension. Takenouchi Yutaka won the Best Supporting Actor in the Japan 61st Television Drama Academy Awards for his role in this series. Boss is currently screening on 8TV every Sunday @ 3.00 pm.