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[WTF] Fresh Sea Coconut

jeckyl — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 14:51:12 +0800

As titled above I'm looking for fresh sea coconut. Anyone seen this sold at your local market or pasar malam? Preferably around Cheras/Balakong area.

monkey idioms for monkey ministers

jeckyl — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 17:16:52 +0800

I was reading The Star Online and found this article. Seems like a lot of monkey idioms fits the current government and the top ministers.

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The idiom sha ji jing hou means, “kill the chicken to frighten the monkey” and equates to punishing a person to frighten others or making an example out of someone as a warning or lesson to others. There are two stories associated with this idiom – one is a folklore while the other, a historical anecdote.

According to the folklore, a street performer had a monkey which danced to the rhythm of drum beats and earned much money for his master. One day, it refused to perform. The master slaughtered a chicken to frighten it. The monkey got the message and never defied his master again.

Here are other Chinese idioms associated with the monkey that Chan has picked out:

> Shan shang wu lao hu, hou zi cheng dai wang (Translation: If there is no tiger in the mountain, the monkey can rule as king)
Meaning: If there are no capable people around to play the role or perform the job, anyone can be a replacement.

> Long gui diao hou (Disturb the devil, throw things at the monkey)
Meaning: A naughty and mischievous person.

> Hou zi jiu yue (Monkey rescuing the moon)
Meaning: Don’t be a busybody if you don’t want any backlash.

> Hou tou hou nao (Monkey’s head, monkey’s brain)
Meaning: An agitated person who cannot sit still.

> Wu ma liu hou (Five horses, six monkeys)
Meaning: Someone who does not follow the rules or cannot be controlled.

> Yuan hou qui yue (Monkey plucking the moon)
Meaning: A naive attempt where all efforts will be in vain.

> Hou zi bo shi (Monkey knocking at the target)
Meaning: A person who likes to show off and thinks he is brilliant. Such a person can easily be cheated.

> Mu hou er guan (Monkey wearing human clothes)
Meaning: A worthless person in imposing attire. This idiom is demeaning and hints at abuse of power to get to one’s position.

> Ji ci mu hou (Using thorns to cut the female monkey)
Meaning: A conman or someone performing difficult tasks.

> Tu long mu hou (Earth dragon giving monkey a shower)
Meaning: Similar to the saying, “Empty vessels make the loudest sound”. A person who likes to show off but actually has no talent.

> Xuan he guan hou (Crane sits on a chariot, monkey wears an official’s hat)
Meaning: A person who abuses his power when in authority.

> Jian zui hou sai (Sharp mouth, cheeks like a monkey’s)
Meaning: An ugly person.

source: http://www.star2.com/living/2016/02/11/mon...ng-with-idioms/

Gooding Place to eat heading north

jeckyl — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:26:07 +0800

Any gooding place to make a side trip along the PLUS highway, northbound to Kedah?
the road should be too jam tomorrow so I wanna jalan2 cari makan. pre-stretch stomach for CNY gluttony session

Cigar Shop

jeckyl — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 15:51:12 +0800

I've an expat friend just moved here. Any /k cigar smokers with recommendation on where to buy cigars?
For reference he prefers Monte Cristo No. 2.
We did go to a few place in Bangsar and KLCC. He mentioned it is on the expensive side.

Personally I don't smoke so don't ask me technical question. Just doing the guy a favour.

War on Science

jeckyl — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 17:44:05 +0800

True even in our country. The stupids are getting louder. We even have anti-vaccination terrorist in the health section.

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Engineers come in

jeckyl — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 10:45:56 +0800

why engineers > all

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SOS: reddit

Rain Gutter

jeckyl — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 22:47:47 +0800

anyone have contacts for contractors installing rain gutter?

My thought is to install the PVC type instead of the usual galvanised steel. A lot of problem with shoddy rivet and seals.
I've made a couple of checks but all of them only install the galvanised steel type.

If you've installed rain gutters recently, could you also let me know how much did it cost you? What's the length of the roof, or at least the width of your property?

Jalan Travers renamed Jalan Rakyat

jeckyl — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 21:12:39 +0800

This gomen got nothing better to do is it? Hari2 rename jalan. Bila nak turap pothole kat jalan?

Jalan Travers renamed Jalan Rakyat

Sliding Glass Door

jeckyl — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 19:12:33 +0800

I'm renovating my house at the moment.

I intend to install a tempered glass partition over at the shower area. It would start from the end of the sink countertop (concrete long bench type) and a entrance door.

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However I don't want to install a swinging glass door. I intend to install a towel hanger on right side wall and that would get in the way of the swing door.

Anyone have experience with sliding door type? If you have installed it before, what your experience and observation? Anyone have used trackless glass partitions before? Any recommended vendor?

I'm staying around Balakong area.

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Multiple TV connection from Unifi

jeckyl — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:06:01 +0800

I'm looking to connect my Unifi STB to another TV located upstairs. Currently located downstairs in the living hall.
Gonna do some reno and house maintenance later in the year.
Saw in another post the same question but no real solution.
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1896525

Any great ideas how to do it?