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Waist to Height ratio

CoffeeDude — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:09:44 +0800

How to post fb reels?

CoffeeDude — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:21:38 +0800

Last time did you read interactive fantasy books?

CoffeeDude — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:52:45 +0800

Interactive fantasy books was quite common when I was still in secondary school.

Nowadays I'm not sure if such books are still available.

Quite fun to read those books last time.

Anak baik new level

CoffeeDude — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:24:16 +0800

It wasn't her son's death that shocked people most.

A bus robbery in Guatemala drew international attention not only because one of the suspects was killed, but because of what his grieving mother said afterward.

According to local reports, Josué "Tortolita" García and his alleged accomplice, Alfredo Barillas Herrera, boarded a bus traveling from Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa in Escuintla to the Central de Mayoreo in Guatemala City. After reportedly announcing a robbery, an armed passenger opened fire.

García died inside the bus, while Barillas Herrera was shot in the leg. He managed to get off the vehicle but was quickly caught by officers from Guatemala's National Civil Police after injuring his ankle while trying to escape.

When García's mother arrived at the scene, she broke down in tears and pleaded for justice. In remarks that quickly spread across social media, she said, "My son got up early to rob buses, like always, but they killed him. He didn't shoot anyone, he only robbed them."

Her emotional statement sparked intense debate online. While many sympathized with the pain of a mother losing her child, others pointed out that the robbery itself had put innocent passengers in danger. Authorities also reported that García had a long criminal record involving robbery, drug-related offenses, and extortion, and that he and his alleged accomplice were carrying .38-caliber firearms loaded with ammunition.

The incident has continued to divide opinion years later, raising difficult questions about grief, accountability, and how people react when tragedy strikes someone who spent years on the wrong side of the law.

Home cooked dinner

CoffeeDude — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:25:16 +0800

Fish and vegetables.

If you guys are scared of salty food

CoffeeDude — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:02:33 +0800

Sodium and potassium are essential electrolytes that work together to maintain fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction. While sodium draws water outside of cells and raises blood pressure, potassium draws water inside cells and counteracts sodium's effects by promoting vascular relaxation and flushing excess sodium out.

Increase Potassium: Eat more bananas, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados, and white beans. The widely recognized DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is specifically designed to naturally maximize potassium and minimize sodium.

Reduce Sodium: Limit processed foods, canned soups, fast food, and heavily cured meats. Read nutrition labels closely, and consider using potassium-enriched salt substitutes to reduce sodium intake while retaining flavor

Eating Greek Yogurt Every Day Is Healthy

CoffeeDude — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:38:14 +0800

Key Health Benefits

Muscle Growth & Maintenance: Greek yogurt undergoes a straining process that removes extra liquid, giving it a thicker texture and roughly double the protein of regular yogurt. A single serving can deliver 15 to 20 grams of protein, keeping you satiated and supporting your muscles.

Gut & Digestive Health: It is an excellent source of live probiotic cultures that feed the “good” bacteria in your gut, which aids digestion and boosts your immune system. Because much of the lactose is removed, it is generally much easier to digest if you have mild lactose sensitivity.

Stronger Bones: Daily consumption provides essential minerals like calcium, phosphorus, and sometimes vitamin D, which are critical for preventing bone density loss and conditions like osteoporosis.

Steadier Blood Sugar: The high protein and fat content slow down digestion, helping to prevent sharp insulin spikes and making it a great option for maintaining consistent daily energy levels.

Heart Health: Regular consumption has been linked to lower blood pressure and reduced cholesterol levels.

Eating Eggs Every Day Is Healthy

CoffeeDude — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:58:08 +0800

Eating Eggs Every Day Is Healthy — if You Keep These 3 Things in Mind, Dietitians Say

Eggs are packed with protein, vitamins and omega-3s. But can you eat them every day?

Cracking open an egg is like opening a little package of nutrients.

Not only are eggs quite filling thanks to the protein and fat they contain, but eggs also provide a slew of healthy vitamins and even some antioxidants. But eggs are also high in cholesterol and saturated fat, which we should all generally try to limit when possible, experts say.

So, are eggs healthy enough to eat every single day? They can be, dietitians say, if you keep some key points in mind.

Is It Healthy to Eat Eggs Every Day?
Eggs are a healthy, protein- and vitamin-packed food. And, for most of us, it’s totally fine to eat an egg every day.

A large egg provides 6 grams of protein, which helps keep you feeling full and aids in building and maintaining muscle.

You’ll also find vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin B12 in an egg, along with iodine, selenium and choline, registered dietitian and TODAY nutrition editor Natalie Rizzo said previously. Eggs also contain the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which support long-term eye and vision health.

When it comes to fat, eggs are a rich source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in the yolks. Fortified eggs contain even more omega-3s, along with more iodine and vitamins. They also contain less saturated fat than non-fortified eggs and tend to be a bit pricier.

However, the yolks also contain less healthy saturated fat, which may be worth keeping an eye on for some people. Meanwhile, the whites are virtually free of fat, registered dietitian Grace Derocha told TODAY.com previously.

You may have heard that eggs contain cholesterol, and that is true. A large egg contains about 180 mg of cholesterol. Previously, the American Heart Association recommended keeping your intake to just 300 mg of dietary cholesterol per day.

Now, the AHA instead recommends keeping track of your cholesterol throughout the day and eating as little as possible without sacrificing the nutritional quality of your overall diet.

That’s because experts now understand that the cholesterol in food doesn’t necessarily have a significant impact on the cholesterol levels in our blood, the AHA explains.

In fact, recent research confirms that an egg a day either has no impact on heart disease risk or may actually have health benefits. For instance, a 2025 clinical trial found that eating 12 fortified eggs per week — including the yolks — actually had a positive impact on blood cholesterol as well as insulin resistance, TODAY.com reported previously.

Big Sotong!

CoffeeDude — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:06:30 +0800

3 week old EV car experience

CoffeeDude — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:10:14 +0800

Aquaplaning

CoffeeDude — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:18 +0800

Today experienced aquaplaning when driving in cheras.

Felt like ice skating for a split second.

And I was going straight, not taking bends.

Raining day.

Cosplay surprise

CoffeeDude — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:45:09 +0800

LOL 😂

My low carb dinner 😁

CoffeeDude — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:58:45 +0800

The word “economy” in economy rice

CoffeeDude — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:42:35 +0800

Is ‘economy rice’ still the economical choice? How mixed rice/nasi campur sellers are navigating current challenges

The word “economy” in economy rice once had a straightforward meaning.

Known to many as geng zai fan — Cantonese for economy rice — the mixed-rice staple built its reputation on affordability, allowing diners to choose according to their budget.

Today, however, both customers and operators say the term has taken on a different meaning.

Prices have risen, margins have narrowed and competition has intensified, transforming economy rice from one of Malaysia’s cheapest meals into a category increasingly defined by value, variety and quality.

“You can’t call it economy rice anymore in today’s economic climate, although yes, there are still some pockets of eateries that are trying to keep up with the concept,” said Ah Fatt, a staff member at Restoran 10 Mixed Rice 10 in Wangsa Maju.

“As I recall, when this mixed-rice business started, the name of the restaurant had already acknowledged the reality that it is quite impossible to keep prices as low as before.

“So we’re known as a specialty mixed-rice store instead of using the term economy rice.”

The restaurant’s branding reflects a wider shift in how mixed-rice outlets are perceived.

Once associated primarily with affordability, many customers today judge outlets based on the variety of dishes available, food quality, cleanliness and overall dining experience.

At Restoran 10 Mixed Rice 10, dishes are individually priced and clearly labelled, allowing customers to make informed choices before reaching the cashier.

Ah Fatt said maintaining affordability depends on volume rather than frequent price hikes.

“We serve up to 100 dishes daily and rotate the menu regularly.

“So long as we maintain a good turnover of customers, we’re able to sustain.”

He described the business as a constant balancing act between price, taste, variety and hygiene — across all of its 20 outlets.

“It’s competition of taste, price and variety of dishes — not forgetting hygiene of the restaurant.

“We change our dishes every day to keep up with customer demands, but we have been keeping our prices low, understanding that our customers are mostly middle- to low-income earners.”

The challenges extend beyond Chinese mixed-rice stalls

Across the country’s diverse dining landscape, Malay nasi campur operators and Minang restaurants are grappling with many of the same pressures: rising ingredient costs, increasingly discerning customers and limited room to raise prices.

At Patin Pasu, manager Jannah said the restaurant has not raised prices despite mounting cost pressures and supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East.

She said expenditure that previously sustained operations for five days now lasts only three.

Yet cutting corners is not an option.

As one of the cooks behind the restaurant’s signature tempoyak patin and smoked meat dishes, Jannah said certain ingredients cannot be substituted without compromising flavour and texture.

“We kept our prices from before, but cooking ingredients keep going up.

“As one of the cooks at the restaurant, I understand that some ingredients simply cannot be replaced.

“If things don’t improve, we may have to adjust our prices, but we hope it doesn’t come to that.”

One nasi campur operator at a food court in Taman Maluri, Cheras said ingredient prices have become increasingly unpredictable, forcing her to alter the dishes she prepares.

“Spinach has become pricey, so sometimes I change the dishes to include bean sprouts instead.

“Buying ingredients for a nasi campur spread is no longer straightforward. I have to source from five different hypermarkets or markets in search of the most cost-efficient ingredients,” said the operator, who declined to be named.

At a Minang restaurant in Gombak, owner Husni said she has reduced the quantity of ingredients she orders from suppliers as costs continue to rise.

“What’s most expensive here is beef and seafood, so I had no choice but to increase these dishes from RM7 to RM8,” she said.

Even then, the increase was carefully considered to avoid driving away regular customers.

The comments highlight a common dilemma faced by restaurant owners regardless of cuisine.

Still a popular choice

Despite higher prices, mixed-rice outlets continue attracting diners because they offer something difficult to replicate at home: a wide variety of dishes available in a single meal.

From chai boey (mustard greens stew), steamed egg and vinegar pork knuckle to fish or mutton curry, customers can enjoy food that would otherwise require significant time and effort to prepare.

“I have seen the transition from when it was called economy rice to what it is today — not-so-economy rice — and I still prefer this over an à la carte meal,” said engineer Desmond Lee C.H., 35.

“In a way, mixed-rice outlets make dining exciting because of the variety they offer, dishes that are too troublesome for home cooking like sweet and sour pork, lemon chicken, mixed vegetable curry or mushroom chicken stew.

Lee said prices have nearly doubled over the years.

“My colleagues and I no longer frequent our regular mixed-rice outlet. It just became too expensive.

“We used to pay about RM7 or RM8 for a meal. Now it’s RM12 to RM15, at the outlet that we no longer go to they charge more than RM15,” he said.

Chen Chien, 40, who works in Kuala Lumpur city centre, said prices vary depending on location and the type of dishes served.

“In general prices have increased.

“I pay a minimum of RM9.50 for one serving of meat and two servings of vegetables. Some days it could go up to RM14 if I take an additional omelette or meat dish.

“Back then I could get a meal for RM6.50.”

For marketing executive Nor Alia Samad, 37, an Indian mixed-rice stall along Jalan Akar in Kampung Attap remains a regular lunch destination despite higher prices.

“I come here often. It’s comfort food for me.

“Plus, they have kept their prices affordable for the last four years.

“If you take fish, it goes up to about RM15, but that’s actually standard in today’s meal pricing.”

Graphics designer Ilyana Mohd, 38, said she still pays less than RM10 for a mixed-rice meal in her Ampang neighbourhood consisting of rice, fried egg, begedil and ayam masak lemak.

“About 10 years ago we paid about RM6 for rice and a side of one meat dish.

“I think what I’m paying today is fair.”

No matter the price, she said the stall remains a source of comfort and familiarity, having been part of her teenage years.

If geng zai fan and nasi campur once referred to one of the cheapest meals a person could buy, today it has come to mean something else.

For diners, value is no longer measured solely by price, but by the balance of variety, convenience, familiarity and quality.

Economy rice may no longer be as economical as its name suggests, but judging by the lunchtime crowds, many Malaysians still believe it offers something increasingly difficult to find: value for money.

The most common complaint from EV owners

CoffeeDude — Sat, 23 May 2026 19:08:08 +0800

LOL 😆

4-day long holiday at the end of this month

CoffeeDude — Mon, 18 May 2026 09:08:46 +0800

This follows the clash of two public holidays that fall consecutively, namely Wesak Day and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday, on May 31 and June 1, respectively.

MALAYSIANS will enjoy four consecutive days of public holidays at the end of this month.

This follows the clash of two public holidays that fall consecutively, namely Wesak Day and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday, on May 31 and June 1, respectively.

https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/1228...d-of-this-month

Got conned by Lao Gan Mah

CoffeeDude — Fri, 15 May 2026 09:55:38 +0800

I tried it, totally not spicy at all.
So flat!!!

Looks so red and spicy, but not at all.
Kena conned.

Ozempic Butt is the new Ozempic discovery

CoffeeDude — Mon, 11 May 2026 20:34:49 +0800

How to avoid 'Ozempic Butt' as GLP-1 users complain about uncomfortable side effect

The drug can be very helpful in losing weight, and like most medications it does have some side effects

A doctor has issued some advice after one person using GLP-1 drugs claimed an unexpected side effect meant 'their butt was killing them' after sitting down for long periods.

Initially licensed for the treatment of diabetes, GLP-1 drugs also create a feeling of fullness, which when combined with diet and exercise can be very helpful in weight loss.

However, losing weight rapidly can have some side effects on the body that someone may not have anticipated.

"Ever since I lost all the weight thanks to Ozempic, I have no fat on my butt. By the time I get through most of the day at the office, my butt is killing me."

https://www.unilad.com/news/health/glp-1-we...587046-20260511

If both parents passed away, do you go back hometo

CoffeeDude — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:14:02 +0800

As a Chinese, I go back hometown during CNY for reunion dinner gathering with family members.

That's the time when brothers and sisters and parents meet

What happens when both parents no longer around?

JPJ drones spot 2,384 offences in Raya crackdown

CoffeeDude — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:44:03 +0800

PETALING JAYA: A total of 2,384 offences were recorded using road transport department (JPJ) drones during the first three days of a Hari Raya Aidilfitri traffic operation which began on Monday.
Four main offences were identified — overtaking on double lanes (715 cases), ignoring traffic lights (627 cases), overtaking on the left (539 cases) and using the emergency lane (503 cases).

JPJ enforcement senior director Kifli Ma Hassan said the drone footage will be used as evidence against the offenders, Bernama reported.

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/...-raya-crackdown