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            <title>188 Hei8wuchang Make A Come B8ck &amp;#33;</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5013257</link>
            <description>鬼上身.. Hantu Masuk Badan aka possess by ghost are very common to heard from the peoples when c someone acting strange suddenly within in shorten time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many many symptoms gejala can be very sibeh fast to identified sama ada itu orang hantu masuk badan or sakit jiwa &amp;quot; sort plug &amp;quot;.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👻 Masuk Badan Symptoms Included&lt;br /&gt;• Hardly fall to sleep at night&lt;br /&gt;• Always mimpi kasi hantu kejar kesana kesini kesana kesini or dreams about macam mana die in horrible way.&lt;br /&gt;• Body start appear those kesan2 lebam as we called this by &amp;quot;hantu cubit &amp;quot; which large dark purple in color and won&amp;#39;t feel pain at all and strangely will dissapear within the next few days.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;By slowly observed the person if having these all of symptoms especially if the person really have ghost inside his/her body, hands palm can be feel like sweats and cold all the times. If match with these all then Congratulations... You hit a Jackpot and can go to informed any Master to redeem your prize.. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most of the time after hantu masuk badan, the very first thing ghost will do its tried to overtake the body by controlling their mind, create illusion and tried the very best to not let the person have a good rest especially at night. As human have 3 souls inside body, the ghost sibeh suka rebut/rampas badan thats why it like to keep making the people weak and finally overtake the body once it have chance. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-end -&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;P/S : To making this thread as a memory, this thread is done on 18/8/2020 (18:18 pm ) and tomorrow its officially 1st day of Lunar 7th Month.. Gan Jeong ooo.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Warming Notice : &lt;br /&gt;RM0 : Jangan letak pelitup muka di bawah dagu, lengan/sangkut di telinga ketika makan. Cara BETUL ialah simpan di dalam beg kertas/plastik atau telan saja.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Okay .Sau Gong..</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>Kopitiam</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:18:18 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Disney Theme Park Malaysia..</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4630218</link>
            <description>Finally..  Everyone can meet Mickey &amp;amp; Friends in Malaysia...</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>The Museum Of Kopitiam</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:28:36 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Phra Somdej With Butterflies</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4544465</link>
            <description>&lt;b&gt;Item(s):&lt;/b&gt; Phra Somdej / Rear Butterflies&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Package includes:&lt;/b&gt; Hanging Clip&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Price:&lt;/b&gt;  &lt;span style='color:red'&gt;Rm 118&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Warranty:&lt;/b&gt; Yes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Dealing method:&lt;/b&gt; Online Banking&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Location:&lt;/b&gt; Genting Highlands&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact method/details:&lt;/b&gt; PM&lt;br /&gt;---&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Item(s) conditions:&lt;/b&gt; New&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Name : Phra Somdej With Butterflies&lt;br /&gt;Master : Kruba Krissana&lt;br /&gt;Temple : Wat Weruwen&lt;br /&gt;Year : BE 2560&lt;br /&gt;Size : Approximately 4.8 x 3.3 cm&lt;br /&gt;UV Light : Yes&lt;br /&gt;Temple Box : Yes&lt;br /&gt;Material : Ner Wahn ,108 Type Of Flower Powder, 4 Gems, 5 Silver Takrut.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Phra Somdej (Thai: พระสมเด็จ) amulets are &amp;quot;King of amulets&amp;quot; said, also Known as &amp;quot;lucky amulets&amp;quot; is one of the famous amulet. Each amulet collectors must have one and it is the best and foremost choice to the new believer of Thai Amulet. Para Somdej own the most noblest status in Buddhism.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In general, most Phra Somdej amulets do not have eyes, nose and mouth. The Buddha image in Phra Somdej seated on the three-level throne representing the three world system of Buddhist cosmology. However, the Phra Somdej later appeared with five, seven, nine, ten level throne, as well as thirteen, but the concept of the throne is still the same. Like other Thai Amulets, Phra Somdej is usually made of Temple dirt, pollen, monk&amp;#39;s hair as well as other relics from famous monks or the holy robe &amp;quot;cīvara&amp;quot; worn by the monk, etc.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The main function of Phra Somdej amulets ranges form protection from dangers, to enhance personal relationships, enhancing health, protection from black magic,blocking disasters and to strengthen our career as well as adjusting the human aura field. Most importantly, it can help bring peace to different walks of life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>Hobbies &amp;amp; Collectibles Garage Sales</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:20:20 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Phra Somdej / Chinnabanchon Katha</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4544454</link>
            <description>&lt;b&gt;Item(s):&lt;/b&gt; Phra Somdej / Chinnabanchon Katha&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Package includes:&lt;/b&gt; Hanging Clip&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Price:&lt;/b&gt;RM 118&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Warranty:&lt;/b&gt; None&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Dealing method:&lt;/b&gt; Online Banking&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Location:&lt;/b&gt; Genting Highlands&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact method/details:&lt;/b&gt; PM &lt;br /&gt;---&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Item(s) conditions:&lt;/b&gt; New&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Name : Phra Somdej / Chinnabanchon Katha&lt;br /&gt;Temple : Wat Rakang&lt;br /&gt;Year : BE 2556&lt;br /&gt;Material : Engraving On Stainless Steel Plate&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;*Free Shipping Nationwide&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Phra Somdej (Thai: พระสมเด็จ) amulets are &amp;quot;King of amulets&amp;quot; said, also Known as &amp;quot;lucky amulets&amp;quot; is one of the famous amulet. Each amulet collectors must have one and it is the best and foremost choice to the new believer of Thai Amulet. Para Somdej own the most noblest status in Buddhism.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In general, most Phra Somdej amulets do not have eyes, nose and mouth. The Buddha image in Phra Somdej seated on the three-level throne representing the three world system of Buddhist cosmology. However, the Phra Somdej later appeared with five, seven, nine, ten level throne, as well as thirteen, but the concept of the throne is still the same. Like other Thai Amulets, Phra Somdej is usually made of Temple dirt, pollen, monk&amp;#39;s hair as well as other relics from famous monks or the holy robe &amp;quot;cīvara&amp;quot; worn by the monk, etc.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The main function of Phra Somdej amulets ranges form protection from dangers, to enhance personal relationships, enhancing health, protection from black magic,blocking disasters and to strengthen our career as well as adjusting the human aura field. Most importantly, it can help bring peace to different walks of life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Chinnabanchon Katha&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;*One of the most famous praying Katha of Thailand.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Pra Katha Chinnabanchon was an ancient Buddhist katha and is an important katha since Ayudhya period.its inherited from Langka city, and was found in an ancient book by Somdej Toh. The Katha was improved and rewritten by Somdej Toh of Wat Rakang. The Phra Katha Chinabunchorn is very powerful Katha and believed to be the supreme Buddhist spell because the words of this Katha will invite the magic power of Lord Buddha Somdej Pra Sammasambuddhachao, other Lord Buddhas and Phra Arahuntaras (supreme monks who are enlightened ) to protect the worshippers from their heads to their toes in addition to dispelling all evil.</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>Hobbies &amp;amp; Collectibles Garage Sales</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:59:20 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Commit Suicide In Genting Premium Outlet</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4443168</link>
            <description>Date : 30-10-2017&lt;br /&gt;Time : Between 3 - 4 pm&lt;br /&gt;Location : Premium Outlet Carpark&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>The Museum Of Kopitiam</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:44:02 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Butterfly King with money Spider Jumbo Size - Maha</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4389568</link>
            <description>&lt;b&gt;Item(s):&lt;/b&gt; Butterfly King with money Spider Jumbo Size - Maha Taep Bandan Choke edition 2555 BE - Kroo Ba Krissana&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Package includes:&lt;/b&gt; Hook Clip And Chain&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Price:&lt;/b&gt; RM 650&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Warranty:&lt;/b&gt; Nil&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Dealing method:&lt;/b&gt; Shipping &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Location of seller:&lt;/b&gt; Perak&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact method/details:&lt;/b&gt; Private Message&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Age of item:&lt;/b&gt; BE 2555 ( 5 Years )&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Item(s) conditions:&lt;/b&gt; New&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Maker : Kroo Ba Krissana Intawano&lt;br /&gt;Temple of Origin : Animist Charm&lt;br /&gt;Year of Issue : BE 2555&lt;br /&gt;Magical Effects : Maha Lap, Maha Pokasap, Serm Duang, Metta Mahaniyom.&lt;br /&gt;Material : Muan Sarn Sacred Powders.&lt;br /&gt;Recommended Uses : Improve Fate, Success in Love &amp;amp; Business, Gambling Luck, Accumulate treasured possessions.&lt;br /&gt;Edition : Maha Taep Bandan Choke&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Taep Jamlaeng Butterfly King Amulet in Glazed Green front surface, and white sacred powder rear face with the Maeng Mum Maha Pokasap money spider. These jumbo size Taep Jamlaeng Butterfly King Amulets were released in the &amp;#39;Maha Taep Bandan Choke&amp;#39; (Deva bestowing Luck) 2556 BE  Master Day ceremony, of Kroo Ba Krissana Intawano at Wat Weluwan, in Buriram.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Taep Jamlaeng Butterfly King Amulet, is an Animistic Occult Charm, used for Maha Lap  lucky Fortunes, amd Maha Pokasap Treasure Accumulation. The amulet is made in the form of sacred powder pressed image 5 x 3.5 Cm, encased in waterproof casing. Front image features the Taep Jamlaeng Butterfly King, which is a twin sexed Yab-Yum like spirit Deva of Love.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The rear face, features a money spider, weaving its web and sitting comfortably in the middle to trawl in all its prey, and treasures. spiders don&amp;#39;t have to exert much energy (after their web is woven), in order to catch food, for it just sets a trap and lays in waiting.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This brings the attractive magic to accumulate treasured possessions in, with powerful and ancient animist Invocations, dating back thousands of years, from Pre-Buddhist times. The money spider has been a Magical image of luck and wealthy fortunes, in almost all countries and cultures, around the world since days of old. Sorcery was eliminated in the Western World after the Witch Hunts, leaving almost no real authentic magical lineage remaining.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A piece of Kroo Ba Krissana&amp;#39;s Civara monk robe is attached to the amulet, as a personal blessing and object of faith to the Guru for the continuous empowerment through the faith and trust of the devotee, in the Guru.</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>Hobbies &amp;amp; Collectibles Garage Sales</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2017 22:48:31 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Luang Phor Tuad For Rent</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4389557</link>
            <description>&lt;b&gt;Item(s):&lt;/b&gt; Lp Tuad Amulet&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Package includes:&lt;/b&gt; Verified Certificate&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Price:&lt;/b&gt; RM 700&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Warranty:&lt;/b&gt; None.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Dealing method:&lt;/b&gt; Shipping Or COD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Location of seller:&lt;/b&gt; Perak&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Age of item:&lt;/b&gt; BE 2524 ( 36 Years )&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Item(s) conditions:&lt;/b&gt; New&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>Hobbies &amp;amp; Collectibles Garage Sales</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2017 22:34:51 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Malaya Old Coin 1943 King George VI</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4389298</link>
            <description>Can someone suggest me where I can sell this old coin? And How much its worth for now.. Thanks.</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>The Museum Of Kopitiam</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:06:44 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Are You One Of The Strawberry Generations?</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3894316</link>
            <description>&lt;b&gt;Strawberry generation&lt;/b&gt; (Chinese: 草莓族[1] or 草莓世代; pinyin: Cǎoméi zú or cǎoméi shìdài)[2] is a Chinese language neologism for Taiwanese people born after 1981 who &amp;quot;bruise easily&amp;quot; like strawberries – meaning they can not withstand social pressure or work hard like their parents&amp;#39; generation; the term refers to people who are insubordinate,[3] spoiled, selfish, arrogant, and sluggish in work.[4]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The term arises from the perception that members of this generation have grown up being overprotected by their parents and in an environment of economic prosperity, in a similar manner to how strawberries are grown in protected greenhouses and command a higher price compared to other fruits.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The term is starting to gain prominence in the East Asian press, as it could be a way to designate a rising demographic or psychographic in terms of consumer behavior. The Strawberry Generation, like the Post-80s of China, could be the Asian counterpart of the Millennials in the Western world.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What is Strawberry Generations about? Well.. let&amp;#39;s start with a #truestory, should we? There was a girl born in 1997 who applied for a temp job during her holidays as a promoter. On the day to interview, she called the marketing executive, telling him that she has lost her way and demanded that the poor executive go fetch her.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Well, at least she made the effort to come down for the interview, so she shouldn’t belong to the strawberry generation, right?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Okay, so she went to work as a promoter. All along, she knew it would not be in an air-conditioned area—but a few hours later, she decided she wanted to quit and just went off. Gone, just like that. And when she was confronted and fired, the company told her that they will issue a cheque to her by the end of the month (it’s already good enough that she is receiving something for just disappearing as she has shown no remorse).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But guess what? She demanded a bank transfer. She wanted it immediately (because she wanted to buy something?). She wanted it so much that she repeatedly sent SMSes to the marketing executive. She claimed that she has the rights to get the money, she claimed that a bank transfer should be very simple, she claimed that…&lt;br /&gt;…until the marketing executive called her, and she did not dare to pick up the phone.&lt;br /&gt;Surprised that she didn’t, you know, get her parents to talk to the marketing executive?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And if you think this is exaggerated, think again: this is considered extremely mild. We have encountered even worse (and because it happens in our office, we won’t want to offend anyone), and you have, too. What are the things we hate about the strawberry generation?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;They think the world owes them anything they want&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Usually, when they were young, all they need to do, when they wanted something, was to ask for it. Never once have they worked for something. If someone refuses to give them what they want, they’ll get defensive, aggressive and angry. Their rationale for having that self-entitlement when you confront them objectively? Any silly, stupid excuse that insults your intelligence. Like, really.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They expect the world to agree with them&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So when one hates Justin Bieber, he expects everyone to have the same mindset. If not, you’re considered an outcast, not cool and simply out of touch. In fact, if you disagree, they’ll be angry—because the world must agree with their views.&lt;br /&gt;With the Internet, one can gain fame within, literally, overnight. Have you seen how some people would get super defensive when they suddenly become popular?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;They don’t stand up for themselves&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Remember the viral video of a 29-year-old guy who was abused by his superior, and eventually his parents were the one who stood up for him? No offence to anyone, but think about your life in general. Aren’t there many cases of that guy? In other words, unless you can stand up for yourself, the reality is that people who are strong would go with this mindset: 可以吃就吃。&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;They have expectations that are just so illogical&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;…but to them, it is logical. Just ask any HR manager. Some strawberry generation people would just sit down and expect high pay, short working hours and tons of benefits—and their logic is that their friends have it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;They argue about “rights” and “fairness” when everyone else has no such issue&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now, this is tricky because they’re just avoiding #3, right? Wrong. They’re apparently just using these as an excuse to avoid doing something difficult. For example, in NS, every male Singaporean has done it, but this strawberry generation person would just argue about human rights and fairness. You honestly think he wants a change for the world or he just wants a change for himself?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;They blame everyone except themselves&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Self-explanatory, and many people do this, but the strawberry generation people seem to exhibit more of this trait. To them, blaming others, especially the authorities, would position themselves as a victim instead of a loser. Who wants to be a loser when you can be a victim?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;They go for the easy solutions or just avoid the problem altogether&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When they were young, they need not face any consequences—face a problem and all they need to do is to complain or cry, and their parents or the authorities will step in to help. In the real world, no one would help, and so it’s either an easy solution or avoiding it altogether.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Their life is all about the Internet&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Games? Online. Shopping? Online. Chatting? Online. Friends? Online. Work? Online. Everything else? Online.&lt;br /&gt;So, are you part of the strawberry generation?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most Parents Had Contributed A Lots For Strawberry Generations ( Their Child )&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So, what exactly have they done that contributed to this strawberry generation?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;They buy whatever their kids want&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the past, when kids begged and cried at the toy store, their parents would just walk off, and the kids would have to “suck thumb” and give up. Nowadays, all the kids needed to do is to ask, and they get what they want. What happens when they grow up? They’ll just ask for things they want—and if they don’t get it, they get angry.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;They help the kids in any ways they can&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yeah, it might seem like they’re good parents, but if the kid is often helped by his parents, he’ll forget what it means when someone refuses to help him. And that, my dear friends, is why kids nowadays have a strong sense of entitlement.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;They scold and punish whoever bullies their kids&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Remember the case of the 29-year-old guy who was bullied by his supervisor in work, and only quit after a video of his supervisor slapping him got viral…and his parents going to speak to his supervisor? Yeah, here’s the perfect example of kids depending on someone else when they’re treated unfairly. They’ll grow up not knowing how to stand up for themselves.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;They let their kids live in the Internet&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The best part (to the parents) is that the kids wouldn’t be led astray as he’s always on the Internet. The worst part (reality) is that the kids would be completely led astray by the Internet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;They refuse to punish their kids&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Spare the rod and spoil the child—why can’t parents just remember this? People who aren’t in the strawberry generation always have this to say: they remember how painful caning is, and how it’s often not just one smack, but multiple ones.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They refuse to let others punish their kids&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Teachers in the past had struck fear in students—teachers nowadays don’t dare to punish kids because their parents would complain. This leads to kids thinking that they can just get away with anything.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;They treat their kids like princes or princesses&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When one is being placed on the pedestal, he’ll usually have high expectations…even ones that are relatively illogical. And sad to say, we know many with these kinds of expectations.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;They didn’t read books about parenting&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The very first thing every couple should do, once they’ve become parents, should be to subscribe to Young Parents and read more about parenting…and following the advice. But many just believe that they know what they’re doing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;They give their kids lots of money&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Because money is love, eh? Now you know why there’re so many new businesses started by young people that didn’t seem to make money yet has a fancy office. Because their cashflow isn’t from customers—it’s from their parents.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They give the kids the best&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course, we all want that, and that sounds just so “good-parenting”, but the key word here is “give”. Give, and they’ll take things for granted.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So Are You The One Grew Up From Strawberry Generations? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;P/S: This article is copy from a website.. And did anyone of you encounter with this type of Strawberry Generations in your company or among your friends?? Share a bit..</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>The Museum Of Kopitiam</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:25:56 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Kes Buang Bayi Lagi</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3573357</link>
            <description>Harap Bayi Bersemadi Dengan Aman.. R.I.P</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>The Museum Of Kopitiam</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2015 03:34:37 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Kampar Ghost Thread</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3524141</link>
            <description>Used to hear that there are few haunted hostel in Westlake such as Beijing, Havard, Tsing Hua, or Manchester provide by the students from UTAR.. Even some of the students had already posting on UTAR Confession regarding haunted hostel and those Block inside the University.. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Although never entering the University as im not a student there but also hope that students from KTAR, UTAR or Kamparian can share their experience related with ghost or spirits no matter from the university, hostel or its happening around Kampar..</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>The Museum Of Kopitiam</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2015 14:33:21 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Kampar Ghost Thread</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3524140</link>
            <description>Used to hear that there are few haunted hostel in Westlake such as Beijing, Havard, Tsing Hua, or Manchester provide by the students from UTAR.. Even some of the students had already posting on UTAR Confession regarding haunted hostel and those Block inside the University.. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Although never entering the University as im not a student there but also hope that students from KTAR, UTAR or Kamparian can share their experience related with ghost or spirits no matter from the university, hostel or its happening around Kampar..</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>The Museum Of Kopitiam</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2015 14:32:48 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Donations From Everyone Who Able To Help As Possib</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3519378</link>
            <description>Attentions To All Kind Heart Reader.. Please Help If Possible.. Any Single Cent Of Amounts May Help This Poor Child.. May God Bless...</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>Serious Kopitiam</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:23:08 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Ghost Home Of Sharing Thread a.k.a (G.H.O.S.T)</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2500078</link>
            <description>First of all, I would like to thanks all the readers who are enjoying reading all my threads, and I would like to take my chance here to announce once more that I am not a sifu or master anyway, I just have plenty of knowledge in all the spiritual categories and readers can take my thread as a reference or feeding your free times.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Beside of this, I having difficulties for spending my time in lowyat forum because of my own career and  this cause me less online for a long period of times. For now, I just able to post or read other readers thread and can&amp;#39;t reply / answer much questions so readers can pm me with the questions and I will try to answer as much as I could.. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For all readers, you all also can post your own or your friends experience related with the ghost to make this thread more interesting and for all those troller who like to troll in this thread are mostly welcome and highly appreciate, without your all co-operations, this thread won&amp;#39;t reach into higher views in readers counts.. A thousand thanks and million appreciate to all...  Happy reading and sharing.. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                                                                                                         By : Heibaiwuchang&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;[addedon]September 7, 2012, 7:51 pm[/addedon]This incident happening in my friend hostel, The Kayangan Apartment..  It&amp;#39;s been said that one of his colleague were returning back home in the middle of late night and because of the other colleague were sleeping, he need to press the door bell and hope his other colleague can open the main door for him, after a while, he notice the main door were open a little bit and suddenly he saw a children head were slip out a while from the main door and it&amp;#39;s gone with the speed of lights then he quiet and finally his colleague were open the door for him,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the next day when returning to the shop, he asking his friend either saw someone in the living room yesterday and his friend who open the door for him said didn&amp;#39;t spot anything, just curious why the door is already open itself and he still press the door bell and call him out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; And so on after their know all this incident, their decided to hire a master to check up the hostel and the master found out that there were a small children in the living room and a couple were stay inside the 2 wooden chairs.. It&amp;#39;s been said that the 2 wooden chairs were place together before and now doesn&amp;#39;t know who have moved the chairs and make them separated and hence, those haunted incidents kept happening, some said have hear the marble sound rolling in the living room and hear the footstep from outside the balcony even inside the toilet when there is no people inside the toilet..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The master try to exorcist them and ask those ghost to leave but it&amp;#39;s failed and  warn the people not to discuss any topic or stories related with ghost and don&amp;#39;t touch the chairs since its already been moved separately.. Till now, the hostel kept happening the incident of the marble rolling sound  and the footstep from the balcony.. And there is no one dare to touch or moved the 2 wooden chairs and kept the chair separated.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;( From my view of the solutions, why the master didn&amp;#39;t set a place for them since the ghost are the home lord of the hostel, and why don&amp;#39;t put the 2 wooden chairs stick back together since the master said that their were a couple ghost? Just like a couple being force to separated by somebody else. )&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>The Museum Of Kopitiam</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:51:05 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Haunted Apartment At Genting Highlands</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2082672</link>
            <description>It&amp;#39;s time for me to share the experience once I promised to share it out...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the last mid autumn festival, my family had decided for a trip at genting highlands for 2 days and so on I help them to book an whole apartment at Ria Apartment. Just because the apartment is quite near from my hostel so I rent it since never hear anyone said something wrong or bad happen on the apartment that I rent. The apartment is in Pahang tower room number 19406 and it&amp;#39;s on 19th floor... &lt;br /&gt;The first day I rent, before I let my family to check in the room, I already check it by myself to make sure everything is in order and safe to stay and so I found everything is normal then when my family all reached, I also bringing them to enter the house and let them have a rest and prepare for lunch.. So far everything is fine for the first day of mid autumn...&lt;br /&gt;Till the second day, when we finish our breakfast, we decided to playing at the outdoor theme park and continues with indoor and sooner about evening 3-4p.m like this, the weather begin to rain and our family decided to going back apartment for rest so we separately heading to our own way. My second brother and his wife, my nephew, my mom and dad decided to going back to apartment meanwhile my sister, my gf and I decided to continues our ride at indoor theme park and strange things happening at the apartment that day when my family member at apartment...&lt;br /&gt;My father and mom were in the first room, my second brother is facebooking in the living room and my sister in law and her daughter were nap in the second room and so on when my sister in law in half wake conditions, suddenly a man voice appear beside her ear and said &amp;quot; Why so fast to leave? Why don&amp;#39;t stay a little bit longer?&amp;quot; in Cantonese..&lt;br /&gt;So on my sister in law knew about this and she just ignore him cause she always listen the advice that I always told my family member... Until when our family member going back to hometown she still not yet inform this matter to everyone until 1 night my brother and her invite me for supper at cafe and by then they only inform me bout this and their told me not to tell my gf cause worry that will frighten her or make her scare..&lt;br /&gt;At the same time and night my gf and all her colleague were offday cause their shop is in renovation and just left me alone in the apartment..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Then when I going back the apartment, nothing are happen but in the second night at almost same time I going back there, those uninvited guest start greeting to me, normally when I reach my apartment from work, I will direct heading to bath first and when I bathing at the bathroom and when my mind thinking about that haunted apartment, suddenly I could feel a strong wind blow at my back and then the mop suddenly fall down to floor then I get frighten a while cause normally if no one going to push or touch the mop, it&amp;#39;s won&amp;#39;t be suddenly fall down and then I start scolding and said &amp;quot;I&amp;#39;m just taking my bath and not going to disturb you all stupid F**ker&amp;#33;&amp;#33;&amp;quot; after finishing my bath, I heading to my room because all my powerful amulet and the meed moh knife were inside the room and start opening some mantra which will drive away devil force and this mantra open till morning everyday until all my housemate and room mate were coming back, after all, finally I also burn some joss stick and offering outside the main door to feed them... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;P/s : Final conclusion that room number no.19406 of Pahang Tower At Ria Apartment is really haunted...</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>The Museum Of Kopitiam</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:35:33 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Taboos During Hungry Ghost Festival</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1987509</link>
            <description>&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Origin Of The Hungry Ghost Festival&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The mid 7th lunar month salvation ceremony is one of the important festivals amongst the country folk. Locally, it is referred  to the “ Hungry Ghost Festival”. On the 1st day of the 7th lunar month the “Gate of Hell “ is opened to enable the ghost to return to the mortal world to have a month long holiday and to accept prayer and food offering from the living. The month long holiday will end on 30th day of the 7th lunar month after which the “Gate of Hell” will again be closed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Taboos during 7th Lunar Month&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Prohibitions in daily living :&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-	Reduce the number of outings to avoid the wandering spirits getting close or following you.&lt;br /&gt;-	Avoid buying car as it is believed to be more prone to accident.&lt;br /&gt;-	If the is nothing important,avoid night outings as this is the time when the wandering spirits are most active and refrain from taking their space.&lt;br /&gt;-	Dipping into water in summertime is very enjoyable but stay away from deep area like river,brooks or seaside to avoid being taken as a substitute.&lt;br /&gt;-	Refrain from moving or renovating house to avoid the possibility of the wandering spirits dwelling with you.&lt;br /&gt;-	Do not choose 7th Lunar months for married date to avoid wandering spirits getting jealous.&lt;br /&gt;-	Do not dry clothing when night.&lt;br /&gt;-	Avoid being close to the water as water belongs to the “yin” elements. The spirits of the drown are full of grievance and they linger around lakes, rivers and seaside in search for substitutes.&lt;br /&gt;-	Avoid going near the forest especially where there are banana trees and banyan trees. The “ yin” energy at such places is very intense and is preferably avoided.&lt;br /&gt;-	When walking along the walls, avoid being too close to the wall as the spirits like to glide against the wall as they pass.&lt;br /&gt;-	Areas like the corridors, staircases, escalators are normally dark at he lower floors of high-rise buildings and the “ yin “ energy is very intense and should be avoided.&lt;br /&gt;-	Avoid Mahjong games at night during the ghost months otherwise a group of spirits will be attracted as observers.&lt;br /&gt;-	The front seats before the performing stage at the salvation ceremony are reserved for the wandering spirits( normally there are barred off), therefore do not cause any interference.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Those 4 categories people should be more exceptionally cautious during 7th Lunar Month&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;1.	Those with weak fortune&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Those who have lost their jobs, suffer failure in business, weak fortune or when the brain waves are exceptionally at low frequency, the evil spirits will have the chance to interfere. They will feel lethargic all the time and this is a phenomenon of weak fortune.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;2.	Those who are spiritually and physically weak&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Those who are frail, sick or intoxicated can also lead to the lowering of the frequencies of the brainwaves and provide the opportunities for the evil spirits to interfere.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;3.	Those who are mentally sick&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Those with the illusions and with schizophrenic problems are probably due to evil interference in their mind.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4.	Women who are pregnant&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The pregnant women need to be more cautious during the month of the ghost. Though they possess natural “yang “ energies, once they encounter the evil spirit with high intensity of “ yin” energy, it can create a bad effect on their fetus. It is suggested that pregnant women refrain from night outings.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;If the fear of encountering ghost is your concern during the month of the ghosts, the following preventive measures can be adopted.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-	To intensify the positive energy in you, bath with water soaked with pomelo leaves to allow the unique aroma of the leaves to drive the evil forces away. Its very effective.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-	Wear amulets, preferably jade objects. For the best effects, wear genuine jade objects without having gone through any artificial treatment process for the best result.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-	Always carry an incantation for warding away the evil spirits that has been blessed by high-ranking monk or Taoist master.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-	Covering the forehead with hair fringes is a great taboos.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-	Wear bright colour clothing to boast more positive energy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-	When on the street at night, do not response randomly to the voice calling out your name.&lt;br /&gt;</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>The Museum Of Kopitiam</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:20:25 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Any Nice Food In Kampar?</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1678536</link>
            <description>Been a long time didn&amp;#39;t back Kampar... Anyone can suggest for supper?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;!--emo&amp;:clap:--&gt;&lt;img src='http://static.lowyat.net/style_emoticons/default/rclxms.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='rclxms.gif' /&gt;&lt;!--endemo--&gt;</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>The Museum Of Kopitiam</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:28:16 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Chinese New Year Eve Preparations Note</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1678162</link>
            <description>&lt;b&gt;Traditions &amp;amp; Customs&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As from ancient time, the Chinese rely upon three school of thoughts as the basis of their religious believes and moral ethics which spectively are the Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. The religious believes and moral ethics provide them with guided principles which they rely upon to attain for themselves confidence and mental strength. Irrespectively of the school of thought they adopt, applying the fundamental principles of which remain a positive act for them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	Such religious believes and moral ethics have shaped and developed China over thousands of years originated from China agricultural society. They have now become a part of life for the Chinese.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	The common folks are of the opinion that there is divinity in everything on earth, be it the sun, moon and stars, the river, lake or sea, the creepers, rats and ants, flowers, plant and tree or those activities in daily life such as moving into new house, setting up the beds and kitchen, engagement and marriages, breaking earth for constructions, repairs and demolishing, burials, installing pillars, thanksgiving and venerable ceremonies, sanctifications, prayers for peace and bliss. Prayer to God, Deities and Ancestor all have the objectives of attaining harmonious unity between men and nature.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	Despites the change in life style and living habits now, the concept behind traditional culture has not faded off, suggesting that aside from blood lineage, geographical, historical and linguistic factors, the Chinese are also placing great emphasis in maintaining their traditional culture.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	Offering prayers to venerate Heaven and Ancestor are displays of religious believes. The objectives are in honor, make thanksgiving and give acknowledgement to Heaven and Ancestor and to seek forgiveness and eliminating misfortune. They also pray for prosperity, longevity, peace for the family, seeking bliss, good marriage and a smooth life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	The methods of prayers and ritual vary from locations to locations, as well as the variance in the offering items. It is common believes that the Deities and Ancestor will shower their blessing and this will subconsciously help to obtain the sense of confidence, wishes are more easy to come by.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	The devotees seeking bliss are in fact making vows to the Deities to the effect that when their prayers are answered, they will return with thanksgiving. However, they must seek not to be greedy in seeking for lucky forecast numbers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	When making prayers, the offering items can include candles, joss sticks, gold and silver incense papers to the relevant Deities and some vegetarian dishes. It is a traditional custom that the selection of the offering items must be appropriate.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;According to traditional customs, if a Deities is chosen for worship, the image of the Deities must first be sanctified through a sanctifications ceremony. The idea is to invite divine energy to enter the image for empowerment. A high ranking monk or Taoist master will be invited to perform the ceremony. On the auspicious date and time selected, chanting prayers and reading religious texts will take place followed by dotting the image with cinnabar mixture at the locations between the eyebrows.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	The ritual for sanctifications is very complicated in the past with lots of chanting, reading of religious texts, wine offering, burning incense and prayers and lots of kneeling and bowing. Somehow, it has now been simplified to just offering wine in a much modest scale.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	There seems to be a new trend developing at present times. The main objective at the ceremony is of lesser degrees in venerating the Deities and Ancestors but rather emphasis is placed on maintaining the continuity of the clan heritage and keeping up with the traditional customs of thousand of years so that the culture will not fade away.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Traditional Customs &amp;amp; Restrictions On Lunar New Year’s Eve&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“Wei Ya”&lt;br /&gt;The 16th Days Of The 12th Lunar Month&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	By the 12th Lunar month in the ancient agricultural society, people will get ready and make arrangements for the Lunar New Year celebrations. The 16th day of the 12th Lunar month is traditionally known as the “ Wei Ya” festival which business men in particular are placing great importance to. This day they will offer prayers to the “ Deity Of Earth” by giving thanks to the Deities for looking after them throughout the year. They will also offer treat to their employees and giving away lucky draws prizes as an appreciation for their dedications.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	The “Deity Of Earth” is considered the guidance as well as their “ Deity Of Wealth &amp;amp; Bliss “ for the business men. The Deity will help them to get rich and so on the day a “ Wei Ya “ prayer ceremony will be offered to the Deity on a scale much larger than those offered in the agricultural sectors. During that night, there will be a big feast for the employees to acknowledge their effort throughout year.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Offering To The “ Deity Of The Kitchen” &lt;br /&gt;The 24th Day Of 12th Lunar Month&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	According to legend, the various Deities including the “ Deity Of The Kitchen” will on this day return to Heaven to give an account of their performance on earth to the “ Jade Emperor Of Heaven”. In this connection, every family will be busy preparing to send the Deities off. They will burn incense paper monies to pay for Deities round trip.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	The “Deity Of The Kitchen” is sent by Heaven to every home to supervise the general affairs in the kitchen. He has to return once a year to report to the Jade Emperor on the 24th day of the 12th Lunar Month. People will make a good variety of offering items and rub honey around the Deity’s mouth to ensure that the Deity will say something sweet or at least to remain quiet if there is nothing sweet to say.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;“Spring Cleaning”&lt;br /&gt;The 238th Day Of The 12th Lunar Month&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	After sending off the Deities, its time for the big clean up in the house. The altar and the interior of the house must thoroughly be cleansed as many believe that the home will prosper in the forth coming year if the entire house is cleansed and arranged anew.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	When the Spring cleaning takes place, everyone in the house is expected to help out according tradition. It is with a view that whatever is not good in the preceding year will be cleansed and swept off. For personal care, cleansing will include washing and cutting hair, taking bath and so on. It is said that by doing this, good luck will pursue in forth coming year with the elimination of sicknesses and mishaps. It is not necessary to wait until the 28th day; in fact spring cleaning can be done on any other day.&lt;br /&gt;	&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;New Year Eve&lt;br /&gt;Putting Up The Spring Couplets&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	In ancient of times the Spring Couplet were originally made of peach wood as talisman to ward off evil spirits. As the evil spirits were afraid of peach wood, people used them to hang on either side of their front door. Nowadays the Spring Couplets are no longer made of peach wood nor used as talisman but rather they are used as art pieces or calligraphy with auspicious lines to greet the spring festival and to express that the New Year will bring happiness, prosperity and away from disaster.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	Those in the agricultural sector will normally use Spring Couplets to depict good weather, abundance in harvest, healthiness and peacefulness in the family. For those in the commercial sector, they wish for wealth in abundance and prosperity. For the teachers in the village, they wish for happiness in the family, the children will improve in their studies and with a bright future ahead. For those in the civil service, they wish that their achievements at work will help to glorify their Ancestor and a good ministerial career.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	During New Year, every family will change their Spring Couplets to new ones. The red couplets helps to enhance the New Year atmosphere coupled with the auspicious written text, they convey a joyous and meaningful message for the New Year which reflects the people’s aspiration for a good life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	There are observations in the putting up the Spring Couplets. They must be put up on 28th to 30th day so that they are able to receive the blissful energy of the New Year. Some even check the Almanac for an auspicious time.&lt;br /&gt;	The character “Bliss” ( Fu ) is cut in various shapes artistically to relate to the form of the birthday peach, a jumping carp, abundance harvest, blessing of the celestial dragon and phoenix and so on. The character “Bliss” is mostly handwritten but now they are ready made and available at the market.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	Some like to display the character “Bliss” upside down to indicate that bliss has arrived. However, some see it as toppling the bliss by putting it upside down and it is not good.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	Some will not put up four couplets together as the number four has an inauspicious sounding in Chinese. The most favored number is eight as it sounds the same pronounce as “ Rich “.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Reunion Dinner &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	On the New Year Eve, other than putting up the Spring Couplets and decorative items, prayers to the Deities and Ancestor, the most important activity of the day is the New Year’s Eve reunion dinner where family members unite. The significance of the dinner is to get all family members together to signify solidarity in the family. No matter where the members work throughout the year, they must return to join the family for the reunion dinner.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	The reunion dinner can only start when all members are present. The members in the family must wait for till everyone returns. In case a member really cannot make it, a pair of chopstick and bowl must be placed for him to signify that the family is still waiting for his return. Traditionally, the longer it takes to finish the dinner the better it is. Some will last midnight. Dishes for the reunion dinner are naturally very lavish and the rich varieties include chicken, duck, pork, fish, waxed duck and vegetarian dishes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	Each dish is given an auspicious name of which, a big fish is must. It signifies abundance and with remaining every year. Turnip signifies good luck, chives for longevity, New Year cake signifies escalation each year and deep fried puffs are considered as gold ingots to fill the house. These are all considered auspicious food items. After reunion dinner, it is usual to take a stroll at the night market to buy some fresh flowers for the New Year to play up the festive atmosphere.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Observing The Nights &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	After reunion dinner and given out the “Hong Bao”, it will be about midnight. The younger generations in the family are expected to stay awake all night which is known as “ observing the night” for the elderly in the family and they cannot go to sleep. This signifies the increase in longevity of the parents. &lt;br /&gt;	&lt;br /&gt;	The elderly observing the night will have the significance of bidding farewell to the year in exit and signify valuing of the passing time. All will not sleep on New Year’s Eve and the lights will be on in continuity till the next morning. Some family will start a special religious prayer ceremony after 11p.m. After which firecrackers will be lighted to welcome the New Year.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Restrictions In Welcoming The New Year&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;On The 24th Day&lt;br /&gt;Pounding Rice Grains&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	This day is the day when the Deities return to Heaven which includes the “Deity of the Wind”. If there is pounding of rice grain on this day, the pounding may disturb the Deity and topple him. If this is so, there will be many windstorms in the forthcoming year.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Stirring The Garlic&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	&lt;br /&gt;	In some area, people believe that if garlic is stirred on this day, it will upset the cash flow in the house. As garlic is known as “Suan” in Chinese, it has the same sounding as “ calculation”. It is therefore taboo to stir garlic on this day.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;On The 25th Day&lt;br /&gt;Collecting Debts&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	It is a taboo to collect debts from others on this day. As it is close to New Year, repaying debts to others will siphon off the wealth energy of the year. Most people do not wish to talk about debts recovery on this day.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;On The 29th Day&lt;br /&gt;Flour Dough Not Rising&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	On this day, noodles and buns will be made as offerings items for the Deities and Ancestor. It is a taboo if the flour dough does not rice. It signifies that the coming year will not be prosperous. If the flour cracks after baking, it signifies that there will be quarrels and disharmonies in the family. The comforting remedy is to consider that the baked flour is “ laughing” instead of having cracked.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;On New Year’s Eve	&lt;br /&gt;Sweeping &amp;amp; Discarding Of Rubbish&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	After the reunion dinner, the New Year will begin, as like New Year day, it is not appropriate to sweep the floor on this day, spill water or discard rubbish. Such acts are considered draining off the wealth, resulting in misery and monetary loss.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Avoid Finishing All The Rice &amp;amp; Fish&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	&lt;br /&gt;	Do not finish the dishes completely at the reunion dinner. Leave some remaining especially the rice and fish to signify abundance and with remainder each year in terms of wealth and materials..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Others Taboo&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	There are many more restrictions on this day. It is a taboo to break glass or ceramic ware; the women are not allowed to use thread and needles; no slaughtering of domestic animals and avoid saying inauspicious words. Basically they are the same restrictions on New Year day.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;THE LEGENDS OF “NIAN”&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	During ancient times, when poisonous snakes, furious tigers, angry lion were rampant, there was also a monstrous creatures known as “Nian” which was present annually on the 30th day of the 12th Lunar Month to gobble human beings and siphoned their blood. A Deity by the name Hong Jun thought of a way to handle the creature. He tricked “Nian” into gobbling snakes, tigers and lions instead and then rode on the back of “Nian and escalated into the sky.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	While leaving, the Deity told the common folks that on the 30th day of the 12th Lunar Month, they must stick red papers on their doors and light firecrackers. This was because the red colour and the noise of the firecrackers will frighten “Nian”. Later people wrote some auspicious words on the red paper which later transformed into Spring Couplet. When they meet up on the New Year day, they congratulated ( Gong-Xi Gong-Xi ) each other for having been spared by the “Nian”. They rejoiced over not having been gobbled by the creatures and that is how “Guo Nian” ( celebrating the New Year ) began.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>The Museum Of Kopitiam</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:47:06 +0800</pubDate>
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            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1672400</link>
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            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>The Museum Of Kopitiam</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2010 02:51:00 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Ghost Experience Sharing V2</title>
            <link>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1579749</link>
            <description>Since been a long time didn&amp;#39;t join here because of some reason, now finally have some times to sharing and discussing with people here...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After shift and working at Genting Highlands... Many things needs to do, beside my laptop losing some file system and cause me cant open my windows.. So now on after replace my Windows from Vista to 7, Things run smoothly and finally want to thanks everyone here for supporting &amp;quot;Ghost Thread&amp;quot;...&lt;br /&gt;Between 1 month in Genting Highland, there have several things happen to me and this matter brings a suprise result for me cause its really weird..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One rainy night during on my way to First World Hotel Lobby from Kayangan Apartment with riding the &amp;quot; sapu car &amp;quot;,( a private car service provide by resident there with the fare of rm 2 per ride to bring staff from Ria Apartment / Kayangan Apartment to First World Plaza / Genting ) suddenly my phone ringing and after finish on the phone, i forget to put my handphone back to my sling bag and my phone were left in the car when i dropped by at First World Hotel Lobby.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I begin to search with the help from some driver who also run the &amp;quot; sapu car &amp;quot; service and finally had found the car plate number... Toyota L.E 2496 and after search the whole car where he park in the Kayangan Apartment also cant find it.. I have tried to make a call to my phone by borrowing my friends phone but no body answer maybe because i had set it in silent mode so no body notice it .. In that moment, i really don&amp;#39;t know what to do and finally using back my own way to seek help.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When reach Hotel Room, i quickly burn a piece of &amp;quot; Guai Yan Fu &amp;quot; a medium large of red talisman which to invite &amp;quot; Wisdom People &amp;quot; from all directions to hope there were a miracle happen to me. After reach around 6a.m in the morning, a called were make from my handphone to my friend and the one who found my phone were an old uncle who coming to Genting for gambling and he said he had pick up my phone and he is from Pahang but he didn&amp;#39;t know how to use it so he decided to return it to me in another day.. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So when reach another day in the noon.. That uncle make a call to my friends agains and said that he cant come to Genting Highland because too tired after gambling whole night and he decided to pass my phone to a taxi driver who he know well and pass to me my phone.. Finally the taxi driver really bring back to me at First World Lobby....&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I really cant believe that the&amp;quot; Guai Yan Fu&amp;quot;  talisman is quite works to me.. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;!--emo&amp;:peace:--&gt;&lt;img src='http://static.lowyat.net/style_emoticons/default/icon_rolleyes.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='icon_rolleyes.gif' /&gt;&lt;!--endemo--&gt;  &lt;!--emo&amp;:peace:--&gt;&lt;img src='http://static.lowyat.net/style_emoticons/default/icon_rolleyes.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='icon_rolleyes.gif' /&gt;&lt;!--endemo--&gt;</description>
            <author>Heibaiwuchang</author>
            <category>Kopitiam</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:14:05 +0800</pubDate>
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