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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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Tags: Bio Fuel, Electricity, Energy, Fuel Price, Hybrid, Renewable Energy, Solar, Solar Energy, Solar Panel

Religion 101: Decoding The Grand Hindu Temple Architecture

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The architecture of Hindu 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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Tags: Architecture, Hindu, Indian, Prayers, Temple

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 Tamil movies are being made these days and one of the gems in the movie titled “Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu” (translated Vennila Kabadi Team)

The Plot

The simple story of the underdogs 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 MACC, Teoh Beng Hock had jumped to his death 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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Tags: ACA, DAP, Death, Khir Toyo, Kugan, MACC, Malaysia Today, RPK, Teoh Beng Hock, Toothless

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

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One of the main reasons for the creation of a residential association or RA is to hire and manage the security of the residents 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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Tags: Committee, RA, Residents, Security