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Music - The Sound of Our Souls

nicholaswinters87 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:40:53 +0800

Contrary to the topic title, I’m not exactly a hardcore music person. My sister, on the other hand, is, to the fullest sense of the word, a MUSIC person. In the shower you’ll hear her playing her songs using her cell phone, when she’s working on her laptop, her headset will be plugged to her ears, without a doubt listening to her favorite music or play list once again. But this piece of writing isn’t about my sister; neither is it about me not being a hardcore music person, this is about how much music means to us – humans, whether we know it or not. And I know it because this is how I feel 

Every once in a while, the radio in my car would pick a song that reaches deep into my heart, grasping it with so much sensation that the feeling of nostalgia, gratefulness, happy-and-glad-to-be-alive and simple mood-lifting kind of experience. I’m not a psychologist, nor am I a person that studies deep into the influence of music on human life. But I know this, I love the songs that I listen to while growing up. I was born in the year 1987, growing up for me meant the time during the early to mid 90’s. These were the years which music was first introduced to me. Naturally, I fell in love with artists with famous hits in that specific era. Songs by Whitney Houston, Boyz 2 Men, All 4 One, Paula Abdul, Air Supply, Michael Learns To Rock, Michael Jackson, Richard Marx, and so, so many more.

When listening back to these songs – all-time favorites – my childhood memory comes flooding back, glimpse of memory about having to wake up at 6.15am in the morning so my mom can drop me off to school while she goes on to work. My mum uses those radio-activating-device-alarm clocks. Every morning I’ll wake up to light and easy fm, in the shower, these songs will continue to play, when I’m out and buttoning my uniform, the melody carries on. The funny thing is, I never knew how to enjoy it back then. I never even took much notice to the kind of music or the artistes, I just listened on without biasness, and much to my surprise, they grew to be my favorite songs until today, without me ever knowing why.

I’m just sharing this because I believe there are and will be many others out there just like me. I need to know, please share too, if you are experiencing this. I want to know about those elder than me, those of you in your 30’s maybe, do you reminisce about songs from the 80’s or maybe 70’s? Do you feel nostalgic when listening to these familiar-child-hood melodies? Are they still your favorite songs until now?

Thanks for reading my babbling, I just wanted to express my feelings 

My Favourite Malay Music

nicholaswinters87 — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:04:59 +0800

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HIJAU by Zainal Abidin

Bumi yang tiada rimba
Seumpama hamba
Dia dicemar manusia
Yang jahil ketawa

Bumi yang tiada udara
Bagai tiada nyawa
Pasti hilang suatu hari
Tanpa disedari

Bumi tanpa lautan
Akan kehausan
Pasti lambat laun hilang
Duniaku yang malang

Dewasa ini kita saling merayakan
Kejayaan yang akhirnya membinasakan
Apalah gunanya kematangan fikiran
Bila dijiwa kita masih lagi muda dan mentah
Ku lihat hijau

Bumiku yang kian pudar
Siapa yang melihat
Di kala kita tersedar
Mungkinkah terlewat

Korupsi, oppressi, obsessi diri
Polussi, depressi di bumi kini

Oo... anok-anok
Tok leh meghaso mandi laok
Bersaing main ghama-ghama

Ale lo ni tuo omornyo berjoto
Koto usoho jauh ke daghi malo petako

Ozon lo ni koho nipih nak nak aghi
Keno make asak hok biso, weh
Pase maknusio
Seghemo bendo-bendo di dunio
Tok leh tahe
Sapa bilo-bilo

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HATI INI TELAH DILUKAI

Semalaman
Terkenangkan diri mu
Mengalir airmata ku
Membasahi pipi
Mengapa kau
Sanggup meninggalkan diri ku
Sedangkan kau tahu
Perasaan ini

* :
Kau berjanji
Akulah kekasih mu
Sanggup ku singkirkan semua cinta yang lalu
Tidak ku duga ini akan terjadi
Kata perpisahan yang kau pinta

** :
Biarkanlah
Biarkan aku hidup sendirian
Tak ingin ku mengenangkan
Kisah lama
Biarkanlah
Biarkan aku hidup sendirian
Kerana hati ini telah dilukai

A Question on Distant Learning

nicholaswinters87 — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:42:19 +0800

As the topic title suggests, I've a question on distant learning. I need someone who has done it before to shed some light for me

How has it worked for you? I've read articles about them, found out some useful information but I still think I ought to hear out first-hand, from those who have done it.

Other details I would like to know:

Assigments, Test/Exams... etc.

Thanks in advance!

Books Soon To Be Made Into Movies!

nicholaswinters87 — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:20:41 +0800

BOOK ENTHUSIASTS!! CHECK OUT WHAT'S COMING!!

YEAR 2009 ADAPTATIONS!!

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The Soloist

RELEASE DATE: April 2009

CAST: Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Steven Root

DIRECTOR: Joe Wright (Pride & Prejudice, Atonement)

RATING: PG-13

BASED ON: The Soloist: A Lost Dream, an Unlikely Friendship & the Redemptive Power of Music by Steve Lopez

Written by the scriptwriter of Erin Brokovich <<-- Great Movie

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BOOK LINK: Amazon.com

In The Soloist, an emotionally soaring drama about the redemptive power of music, journalist Steve Lopez discovers Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, a former classical music prodigy, playing his violin on the streets of L.A. As Lopez endeavors to help the homeless man find his way back, a unique friendship is formed, one that transforms both their lives.

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Angels & Demons

RELEASE DATE: May 2009

CAST: Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer, Stellan Skarsgard, Pierfrancesco Favino, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Armin Mueller-Stahl

DIRECTOR: Ron Howard

RATING: Not yet rated

BASED ON: Angels & Demons by Who Else?? Dan Brown!!

BOOK LINK: Amazon.com

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When Langdon discovers evidence of the resurgence of an ancient secret brotherhood known as the Illuminati --- the most powerful underground organization in history --- he also faces a deadly threat to the existence of the secret organization’s most despised enemy: the Catholic Church. When Langdon learns that the clock is ticking on an unstoppable Illuminati time bomb, he jets to Rome, where he joins forces with Vittoria Vetra, a beautiful and enigmatic Italian scientist. Embarking on a nonstop, action-packed hunt through sealed crypts, dangerous catacombs, deserted cathedrals, and even to the heart of the most secretive vault on earth, Langdon and Vetra will follow a 400-year-old trail of ancient symbols that mark the Vatican’s only hope for survival

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My Sister’s Keeper

CAST: Cameron Diaz, Alec Baldwin, Abigail Breslin, Joan Cusack, Jason Patrick

DIRECTOR: Nick Cassavetes

RATING: PG-13

BASED ON: My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult

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After their daughter is stricken with leukemia, a couple conceives a younger sister who can provide a donor match, but the family is torn apart when, after years of medical procedures, the healthy younger sibling sues her parents for the right to decide how her body is used.

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Midnight Bayou

CAST: Jerry O’Connell, Lauren Stamile, Faye Dunaway

DIRECTOR: Ralph Hemecker

BASED on: MIDNIGHT BAYOU by Nora Roberts (I have this book for sale!! )

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In the Nora Roberts movie Midnight Bayou, Harvard-educated lawyer Declan Fitzpatrick impulsively gives up his settled life to buy Manet Hall, a newly restored plantation manor near New Orleans to which he has always found himself drawn. Legend has it that the house is haunted, and shortly after Declan moves in he starts hearing voices and seeing things. Declan is also distracted by an undeniable attraction to Cajun local Lena Simone, who grew up on the bayou with her grandmother Odette and has her own deep connection to the manor. Living in the house, Declan begins to have visions from a century past and details of events that took place in the mansion. With the help of Odette, Declan and Lena realize that they are inextricably linked with Manet Hall and uncover a shocking secret that has been hidden there for more than 100 years.

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Will inform this thread if there is more to come!!! Meanwhile lets discuss which is your favourite!!

JaBBaWockEEz VIDEOS~

nicholaswinters87 — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:27:33 +0800

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LYN OLD SCHOOL GAMERS CLUB

nicholaswinters87 — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:20:49 +0800

Come on guys... We've seen the games played today but none of them offers great memories such as our good old FIFA 99, FIFA 2000, HALF-LIFE, CS 1.0 and such!!

FIFA 99

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FIFA 2000

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WORLD CUP 98 GAME SONG

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Our Modern Day Composer

nicholaswinters87 — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:32:46 +0800

Hans Zimmer - Emotion expressions by the sound of music

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GOALS - Sorted according to Player

nicholaswinters87 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:39:51 +0800

Guys and girls.. This topic is for 100% satisfaction entertainment purpose. Goals, goals, goals and more goals..

We are not here to unite against each other, we are here to unite as one. The first love that got us into supporting clubs in the first place - GOALS!!

Requirement:

Because the purpose of this thread is to ENTERTAIN, everyone who leaves a reply must leave a video (On youtube or w/e) full of goals. I think it's best to keep the categories to players yeah? Easier for us and reduces reposting.

Lemme start first, I love Harry Kewell.. Supported him and supported Leeds Utd (League 1 now, but heck, we're here for the goals)

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You can continue with other players of course, make sure no repost yeah, LET'S ENTERTAIN THE FOOTBALL LOUNGE!!

SCARY MOVIE 5..

nicholaswinters87 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:12:26 +0800

What'd you guys reckon?? Are we immune to these spoofs movie already?? Superhero movie was okay, Meet The Spartans was pretty funny.. But I don't think they can come up with new funny stuffs... Most of the time many same repeats (Shaving the armpits, stuff like that)...

Leave your opinion

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PICTURE OF HOLLIS WOODS

nicholaswinters87 — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:44:50 +0800

Just finished watching this on Astro.. Damn, feel bogus. Very good drama, recommended, the narrative was amazing. Here I am, watching a random movie on Astro coz I aint got nothing to do on an off day, cigarette in my hand, and weeping... LOL Just sharing coz LOL its funny to look at myself holding a cigarette with one hand, wiping tears with the other hahaha

MOVIE: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1057512/

BOOK: http://www.amazon.com/Pictures-Hollis-Wood...r/dp/0385326556

A tribute to Dennis Bergkamp

nicholaswinters87 — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:59:41 +0800

Brilliant player. Notice his composure even a few yards in front of the goal post. Takes his sweet time (almost everytime), picks his spot, completes the goals like he's alone by himself. Salute!

[YOUTUBE]nCEXkik6Iuk[/YOUTUBE] Evaluation:

First goal (VS Newcastle) - Knows where the keeper expects the ball, slides it to the far post where it is least obvious.

Second goal (VS grey shirts) - Sees the opening between the defender and keeper with the far post corner in his sights, sends the ball in.

Third goal (VS bright yellow) - Balls rolling towards him, justifies enough momentum for a good 'chip', reconfirms the space between the defender in front of him and the him, lobs it just enough to keep the keeper on ground - until its too late.

Fourth goal (VS blue yellow strips) - While dribbling, options open out. Sees the two more defenders standing in place, knows he can shoot, hits the target.

Fifth goal (VS Tottenham I think) - Controls the ball and maintains his balance, knows the keeper will expect him to go for the far post, he tucks it right towards the keeper. The keeper is stunned, hence the ball went past him right above his shoulders.

(Setting up the goal) - cant tell this one, prolly sees the player coming towards him from the other side, keeps the ball in possession to buy time then sets it up.

(VS Liverpool - or is it Tottenham again?) Side swing his foot all the way to push the ball full force front, no curls, no spins, just straight ahead. It didn't make much difference at such distance with such space.

(VS white shirts with blue tummy) A little gap on the right side of goal post, the only spot he can pick at the moment, hits the target with enough down curl so the ball will stay on the lower mid air without going over.

(The header) nothing much to say, right place at the right time, floats in the air and connects with the ball to see results.

(Ajax VS RKC) Must've spotted the keeper getting greedy and coming forward, tight space to lob the ball, but did so with a great technique 'chip'.

(Ajax VS Vitnesse) Sensed the keeper, lobs it, timing was right when the keeper has committed his footwork, no chance for the keeper to back down or jump even.

(VS RKC) on the right side of the field, spins back and moving towards the left, all 3 defenders and keeper are expecting him to go for far post (look at their body positions) but he goes for the near one instead, tighter spot but unexpected and thus GOAL.

(VS white shirts) went past the first defender, space on the right - too obvious he must have thought, quickly tucks it far post (ball went past few inches from the other defender's foot) and scores. Keeper obviously furious with the defender.

(VS Leceister City) Got the ball. The nearest defender is not close enough. Takes a quick look - he's done it before - going to do it again, far post enough space for the ball to do a up-down curl into the corner. Scores.

(VS blue shirts) - Tries to 'chip' the ball past the keeper, just enough because the ball glided past the keeper. Lucky or plain skill? Debatable.

(VS blue shirts again) - Knows the only spot to score is far post (because his footwork position only allows that shot at that split second) decided to go for a mid-air far post since keeper was squatting too much to the left. Right on.

(VS southampton or sunderland) Keeper was in the right position, but the distance between his back and the far post was significant enough for a far post semi-lob shot. Shooting past the defender's back was smart too.

(VS Argentina) Critical moment, no foul ups, calm calm calm... In the six yard box, not much space for a low ball, too risky anyways. Strike it into the air, full force was needed to ensure the ball was fast enough - with that distance, direction made no difference, only had to be quick enough.

Steven Spielberg dead

nicholaswinters87 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:24:26 +0800

Heard that he had cancer or something... but the rumor sounds shaky.. is it true? Could it be someone else??

BEST OF SUSPENSE... Movies

nicholaswinters87 — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:33:50 +0800

PRIMAL FEAR (Richard Gere, Edward Norton) Brilliant Plot, keeps u guessing... but never the right conclusion!

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THE USUAL SUSPECTS Wow

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SE7EN

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Taxation Education Institues

nicholaswinters87 — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:21:47 +0800

As the topic suggests, just want to find out if anyone is doing taxes now. Which course and with what institute, how are the courses (More Knowledgeable? Or just like any other tax course?)

Want to enroll in a good course with lots of knowledgeable insights into this accounting field. thanks for sharing guys!

Start Your Own (Small) Business

nicholaswinters87 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:38:20 +0800

Not looking for ideas, Not looking for investors, LOOKING FOR BUSINESS ENTHUSIASTS!!

To start.. erm...

Okay, I know its a cliche but many times (i bet) you've heard of Robert Kiyosaki's favorite example of a good business system - McDonald's.

For those who don't know, it goes a little like this: 'Every successful business has an effective system, from both operating and marketing perspectives.' Robert then goes on to mention that there are practically more people who can make better and more delicious burgers than McDonald's. However, the reason why a standard Big Mac or McChicken can sell well is because of the business system. So hence, a good business requires a good system.

This is true however it has been regarded as overrated as time and time again MLM companies use this idea to persuade the potential 'agent's or 'members' to notice their MLM scheme system that could generate huge amounts of income.

Once again, this may be true. You could earn an attractive income (passive or active, it depends) by utilizing their system. They call it a win-win situation. I call it a 'WIN more - win less' situation. Whereby the company themselves (You are selling their product) WIN MORE but you win less.

Then from this, I realize that to develop a business system, it takes lots of time and effort (These we could spare) BUT also lots of money to fund the business long enough to find the most suitable system for use (This is what most of us can't afford).

So if you want to adopt a system, you have to sell somebody else's product. Well not exactly, tell you later, read on.

Let's look at the digital economy (or virtual economy) or whatever you wanna call it. It simply means the online economy - Global, No boundaries, No limits to your market <<-- This we all know but they forget to mention -->> EXTREMELY competitive. Coz your customers are worldwide, so are your competitor.

From the digital economy, we look at e-malls or e-stores. Just like the physical world, we prefer to stick with whatever places that are hot and popular. You may prefer to go to Subang Parade instead of Summit USJ, Sunway Pyramid instead of Subang Parade, 1 Utama instead of Sunway Pyramid, The Curve instead of 1 Utama... and so on so forth.. That's the way traffic operates, that's the way sellers 'upgrade' their businesses. And these people prefer to go to bigger places because bigger means more things to look at! Same goes for online business. More things to look at, more traffic.

So if you were to start your own online business, you will definitely look for a suitable place where people will visit (well of course ) Same thing goes, ebay.com.my sux a lil bit (in my opinion) and lelong or lowyat seems to be the best local places to shop online. So sellers would love to place themselves there.

You could also build your own website, blogs - but this will be the equivalent of building a shopping complex to fight 1 Utama, Midvalley, etc. (Your website VS the lelong.com.my website) pretty far fetch for small players.

So back to my solution. You need a system, you need a place. The rest is up to you.

I've found a system (interesting as it keeps the buying/selling activity moving as robustly as possible) and I've found the place (It's starting already - less than 6 M'sian sellers so quick be one of the firsts!)

So the system is there, the place is there, you sell your products (not somebody else's) - no 'win more - win less' situation.

Interested contact me. Also you can raise questions in this thread.

FUNNY! MUST WATCH!

nicholaswinters87 — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:05:42 +0800

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CONNECTION PROBLEM

nicholaswinters87 — Wed, 21 May 2008 20:50:07 +0800

I'm not sure if it's my modem problem or cable or my PC itself...

But here's the deal, I connect online, and then a little while later, my connection is lost, and my PC tells me that network cable is unplugged...

I have to switch off my modem for several minutes, then reconnect... LAN problem? or Modem? or Networking?

Pirated DVD peddlers VS Original DVD vendors

nicholaswinters87 — Mon, 12 May 2008 06:39:58 +0800

Please also discuss why do you think who gets more on profit margin.

I think many people will believe that Original DVD vendors earn more... Is that really the case? On the contrary, pirated dvd peddlers with fewer profit margins earn higher overall profits because they sell more? Is that also the case?

Thanks for reading!

KOPITIAM

nicholaswinters87 — Sun, 04 May 2008 01:46:11 +0800

Can we really post anything at all here? I mean other than racial, religious, hatred stuffs?

NO MONEY TO CONTINUE SERVICE MY CAR LOAN

nicholaswinters87 — Fri, 02 May 2008 23:41:53 +0800

If I'm currently servicing a perodua myvi. But i'm not using it and dont want to continue servicing the loan, what should i do? Can i just stop paying the monthly loan and let the bank take back the car? So it wont cost me anymore right?

Advice pls...