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July 2009

Environment 101: Exploring Alternate Energy Source in Malaysia

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I was reading an article on how solar energy panels on the orbiting space station power the cooling systems. I was wondering why we can’t do the same thing in Malaysia. After all, sunshine is abundant in Malaysia and an air-conditioner (or simple ceiling fan) needs power. Image source: http://www.eurocosm.com/)

Why can’t we match the two and have a cheaper power source at our disposal?

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Religion 101: Decoding The Grand Hindu Temple Architecture

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The of temples like this in Morib evolved over a period of more than 2,000 years and there is a great variety in this architecture but it has the same key elements.

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Tamil Movie Review: Excellent, Tragic Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu 2009

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(The unknown, always losing team thrown into the limelight of a major kabaddi tournament, aided by a helping professional coach who takes pity on them)

It is interesting and comforting to know that quality movies are being made these days and one of the gems in the movie titled “Vennila Kuzhu” (translated Vennila Kabadi Team)

The Plot

The simple story of the beating all odds and we all have seen it before in many other movies.… [Click to read the rest] “Tamil Movie Review: Excellent, Tragic Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu 2009”

Enforcement 101: MACC: The Death Of Teoh Beng Hock Tragedy

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(According to , had jumped to his but then if Teoh had jumped, why his pants are torn? Was it because someone was holding on to his pants before Teoh fell? Image source: Shar101)

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Residential Association 101: The Creation Of An Ideal, Strong RA For Residents

Security Gate Residential Association RA

One of the main reasons for the creation of a residential association or is to hire and manage the of the who are members of the RA. It is difficult to manage if the members do not pay the monthly fees to the RA for the security on time. Image source: Source Security

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Education Malaysia 2009: Fake Phobia to Science & Mathematics in English

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(The 2009 protest against teaching of is based on the dumbest excuses like it only benefits rich students and it insults the national language. These are the very people who will destroy the future of the country and will not feel guilty about it – Image source: www.ibnjuferi.org)

Oh well, those who been fighting for Science and Mathematics to be taught in the national language would probably be breaking their bottle of wine to celebrate.

The Cabinet have decided to put a reverse on its decision and decided that effective from 2012, both subjects would be taught in Bahasa Malaysia.

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Movie Review: Transformers – Revenge of The Fallen 2009

Transformers Revenge of Fallen Movie Robot

The second installation of the : Revenge of the Fallen aka Transformers 2 movie by Michael Bay is bigger & louder but unfortunately is not better. And yet, it managed to capture more than USD800 million at the box office – Image source: Wikimedia

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Tamil Movie Review: Poorly Directed, Poorly Executed Nenjirukkum Varai 2006

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(The story of 2 lovers and the ultimate sacrifice. All images source: www.amazon.com)

Nenjirukkum Varai had all the right ingredients to become a blockbuster if not for a sloppy directorship.

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