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April 2024

Military 101: WW2 Bolt-Action Rifles And Famous Mauser 98k

Mauser 98K Rifle World War 2 Weapon Military

The Karabiner or Mauser 98k is a renowned bolt-action rifle that was the standard service rifle of the German Wehrmacht during World War II. Mauser 98k was designed in 1934 and produced until 1945, over 14 million units were manufactured. Mauser 98k is known for its reliability, durability, and accuracy, with an effective range of up to 500 meters using iron sights. Image source: Wikipedia

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Personal Trip 101: Ipoh Family Day – Day 2 Perak Cave Temple & Halal Dim Sum

Ipoh Washing Machine Clothes

One of the best things in related to the hotel facilities is the free use of the washing machine & the dryers on the rooftop with detergents & softeners provided. This will be a huge advantage for those who are staying for a longer period. We often opt to get our dirty clothes at the 24×7 launderettes – this way we don’t have to bring dirty clothes back home and there will be less effort to wash them at home.  

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Health 101: The Power of Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting food

In the ancient Indian system of medicine known as Ayurveda, the emphasis is on natural, whole foods and the timing and manner of eating which includes intermittent fasting, as much as on the itself. This holistic approach considers not just the nutritional content of food, but also how it affects the body’s balance of the three fundamental bodily humors: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Image source: Photo by Rachael Gorjestani on UnsplashRead More »Health 101: The Power of Intermittent Fasting

Personal Trip 101: Ipoh Family Day – Day 1 Concubine Lane & Quick Shopping

Ipoh Housing Bungalow

The view from the hotel room simply shows how serene & calm outside the city center can be. Quite a number of the houses are still based on single-storey designs with a huge surrounding space that can easily accommodate at least 5 cars and this used to be the style of houses we used to have in the Klang Valley in the 1980s.

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TV Shows 101: The Amazing Story of Avatar The Last Airbender

Avatar The Last Airbender TV Animation

I rate Avatar: The Last Airbender as probably one of the greatest mystic, martial art animations that appeals to both children & adults. The notion that some can master the 4 elements in whole or part is not new considering that we have heard the same in the ancient world. Image source: AmazonRead More »TV Shows 101: The Amazing Story of Avatar The Last Airbender

Personal Trip 101: Ipoh Family Day – Day 0 Detailed Planning

Perak Ipoh Personal Trip Family Hills

The capital of the state of Perak, Ipoh was one of the options when we decided that it was high time for a proper outside the Klang Valley (the other was Cameron Highlands) as the last that we organized was in June 2022 involving 2 other families. However, we decided to go by ourselves so that it would be easier to book the hotel room and we would be able to visit all the places on time as per our itinerary. Image source: Wikipedia.

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