How should we judge a government?

In Malaysia, if you don't watch television or read newspapers, you are uninformed; but if you do, you are misinformed!

"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." - Malcolm X

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience - Mark Twain

Why we should be against censorship in a court of law: Publicity is the very soul of justice … it keeps the judge himself, while trying, under trial. - Jeremy Bentham

"Our government is like a baby's alimentary canal, with a happy appetite at one end and no
responsibility at the other. " - Ronald Reagan

Government fed by the people

Government fed by the people

Career options

Career options
I suggest government... because nobody has ever been caught.

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?
Corruption is so prevalent it affects English language?

When there's too much dirt...

When there's too much dirt...
We need better tools... to cover up mega corruptions.

Prevent bullying now!

Prevent bullying now!
If you're not going to speak up, how is the world supposed to know you exist? “Orang boleh pandai setinggi langit, tapi selama ia tidak menulis, ia akan hilang di dalam masyarakat dan dari sejarah.” - Ananta Prameodya Toer (Your intellect may soar to the sky but if you do not write, you will be lost from society and to history.)

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Royal Wedding trivia


Like Kate's wedding dress, Pippa's gown was designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen. The gown featured short sleeves, a low-cut neckline, and was form-fitting. Immediately following Pippa's appearance at Westminster Abbey, web searches soared.

Kate remembers William's name
The curse is broken! Kate remembered William's full name! It might sound like a small victory, but it's far from it. William's full name is quite a mouthful. For the record, he is William Arthur Philip Louis. Imagine trying to remember that with two billion people watching.

Michael Middleton's butter fingers
The father of the bride did a wonderful job of walking with his beautiful daughter down the aisle and standing at attention at the front of the church. He did make one small mistake, though. Right when he arrived at Westminster Abbey, he dropped his hat. Oops. It was all aces from there. No harm, no foul.


Five months ago, when Prince William first announced to the world he’d given a ring to Kate Middleton, he made it clear that only one other woman mattered as much to him.
"It's my mother's engagement ring,” he told the press of the sapphire and diamond engagement heirloom. “Obviously she's not going to be around to share any of the fun and excitement of it all -- this was my way of keeping her close to it all."

The focus wasn't only on Di's absence, but on the memory of her vibrant life. As Kate walked down the aisle in Alexander McQueen , every bit the breathtaking bride her mother-in-law was in 1981, she clutched a bouquet of Sweet William dotted with Lily of the Valley, a staple of Diana's wedding bouquet. And when it was time to say her vows, she again summoned Di’s independent spirit, by omitting the term “obey”. It was the one battle Diana Spencer picked when she agreed to marry Prince Charles. At the time, the break in tradition caused outrage among royal-watchers. Today it’s a testament to Di’s courage and trail-blazing choices.
Notable foreign royals include our King, The Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia;

Notable foreign dignitaries include those of relative unknown but Commonwealth countries, like:

*The Prime Minister of The Bahamas
* The Prime Minister of Barbados
* The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
* The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia
* The Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and The Grenadines
* The Premier of Bermuda
* The Premier of The British Virgin Islands
* The Premier of the Cayman Islands;

Notable uninvited foreign dignitaries include US President, and many more, as well as our PM;

Notable celebrities include Mr. Bean, actor Rowan Atkinson, David and Victoria Beckham, Elton John;

More:
http://beta.news.yahoo.com/factbox-invitees-britains-royal-wedding-160551481.html

My wife commented that simplicity and sentiments seemed to be the order of such an important event: wedding dress is 'walkable'; only earrings and no necklace; hair simple and natural; inside Westminster Abbey, trees instead of flowers provided wonderful natural springtime setting, and the acoustic was fantastic!

Among other memorable items were the horse carriage (1902) and Prince Charles's 21st birthday present from the Queen: Aston Martin DB6 MKII convertible, with decorated registration JU5T WED which was driven by Prince William.

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