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Gundam Breaker 3 (English Subs)

madmoz — Tue, 10 May 2016 09:46:27 +0800

Like dynasty warriors' button mashing goodness?
Like Gundams and gunpla?

Then this gem might be for you, now with English subs.
The online co-op is surprisingly fun, and everyone is ranked after each game

[YOUTUBE]cZDx9OsFS6A[/YOUTUBE]
Japanese trailer, couldn't find an English one

Surprisingly not popular though, and there isn't an active thread around here so hopefully we can get a small group going.

Player List
PM me to add your name onto the fledgling list!

1) madmoz (PSN: madmoz)
2) Xpiredsoulz (PSN: XSGarbage)
3) Tensou (PSN: SoujiTen)
4) csk3984 (PSN: SK9770)
5) psyconutss (PSN: l psyconutss l)
6) helldiver (PSN: helldiverl9)
7) Zeroxhunter (PSN: Isaac_Rule)
8) dragstarz (PSN: piranha_centaur)
9) ps3roxor (PSN: yewjhin86)
10)

PS. Unlike the lobby in MH, it seems that others can only join if you are not currently on a mission!

Salmon for pregnant ladies

madmoz — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 18:30:05 +0800

My nutritionist and most internet sources put salmon as a rich source of omega 3.
However, a quick look at some of the salmon available for sale here in KL seems to be of the norwegian farmed variety, of which some sites say is unsafe.

So not sure if I should let the missus eat this - it seems that both fishes that are rich in omega 3, the other being mackerel also said to be unsafe for various reasons?!?

Confused.

Pediatrician in Mahkota Cheras/Sg Long/Kajang Area

madmoz — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 16:12:08 +0800

First kid due soon, have no idea about these sorta things and my colleagues are mostly recommending docs in PJ/KL area which I don't quite fancy because of the distance.
Also, do people normally get a pediatrician from the same hospital where the baby is delivered?

TQ in advance.

[WTS] MG Aile Strike Gundam & Strike Rouge

madmoz — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 10:42:35 +0800

Item(s):Bandai MG Aile Strike Gundam & ~~Bandai MG Strike Rouge~~

Package includes: everything in the box, MIB

Price: RM 100 each

Warranty: None

Dealing method: COD Only so buyer can check runners

Location of seller: KL (Preferably to COD at Old Klang Road, Mahkota Cheras, Cheras Leisure Mall or Jaya 1 area)

Contact method/details: via LYN, pls PM

[WTS] CBTL Contata Expresso Machine

madmoz — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 10:26:34 +0800

Item(s): CBTL Expresso Machine Contata (this one)

Package includes: Contata Machine

Price: ~~RM450~~RM350

Warranty: none

Dealing method: COD only

Location of seller: KL

Contact method/details: PM me

Age of item: 1 year

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Item(s) conditions: Good, well taken care of

Picture:

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Reason for sale: Looking to upgrade to a coffee machine that uses ground beans

Apartments around 500k - 800k

madmoz — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:24:52 +0800

Morning all,

Am looking to get a place to rent out, but everyone seems to have their own opinions. So, well... I'm gonna ask for even more opinions, lol.

The only place that I am really familiar with would be PV near Setapak but I find it a bit overpriced. Not from KL, so not quite knowledgeable, would appreciate it very much if some of the sifus here could give some suggestions for me to go look look see see.

Thanks in advance.

[WTA] Volkswagen Jetta (the 149k one)

madmoz — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:15:34 +0800

Any actual owners here? After an exhausting month of searching I have yet to make up my mind on a which car to get
Having gone thru a whole slew of sub 150k cars, the Jetta seems to be the one I like best, however I have heard quite a lot of negative impressions about that VW DSG gearbox.

So, how many of you guys have had troubles with your Jetta or are the reports exaggerated?

If the DSG 7 speed transmission is really problematic I will take the safe (and boring) option of getting a Honda or a Toyota instead So yeah, would appreciate some feedback from existing VW owners.

TQ.

[WTS] Original Nintendo GBA Pokemon Catridges

madmoz — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 23:51:34 +0800

Gameboy Advance Pokemon Sapphire RM300

Gameboy Advance Pokemon Ruby RM300

Gameboy Advance Pokemon Emerald RM300

Gameboy Advance Pokemon Fire Red RM350

Gameboy Advance Pokemon Leaf Green (Player's Choice) RM280

1) Prefer COD either in KL or Cheras.
2) Price negotiable if buyer takes all five.

Floor polishing cost

madmoz — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:39:36 +0800

Evening all,

My renovation is almost done, but despite the canvas protector my parquet flooring is rather scratched. How much per sq feet will it cost to polish?

Thanks.

Door Chimes

madmoz — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 22:06:37 +0800

http://www.friedland.co.uk/en-GB/products/...Pages/D526.aspx
http://www.friedland.co.uk/en-GB/products/...Pages/D525.aspx

I have seen the wireless versions of these for sale here in KL. Problem is, the wiring for the doorbell for my house has already been done by the developers so I am looking for the wired version.

The ones I have seen for sale so far are the standard (and terribly boring looking ones). Would appreciate it very much if someone could recommend a place where I would be able to find fancy looking ones.

Thank you.

Retractable Roof

madmoz — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:38:24 +0800

Are there any options for something like this? My house has a courtyard/air well and I am initially thinking of tiling it up and putting a glass ceiling over it to make a place for my two pet dogs.

However, am kinda worried that this will make it unbearably hot during the afternoons. Will using perspex or tempered glass make any difference?

Or would I require a retractable non transparent ceiling to go on top of the glass? Is there even such an option available economically?

Thanks.

Valuation Fees

madmoz — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:14:48 +0800

Hello,

The bank is telling me to pay MYR17xx for the valuation report for the property that I am purchasing. The value of the house (according to the valuation) is MYR700k.

Is this a reasonable amount or am i being scalped?

Thanks.

LYN's Groupbuild Recruitment Thread

madmoz — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:08:47 +0800

We buy and we buy and we buy. Then we let them gunpla sleep in their boxes. Eventually we get bored, and we sell them off cheaply at the garage sell section.
And every six months we make our way to Sungai Wang's Gunpla show and salivate at the various works of art on display. Well, those guys/gals did not get that good by sitting on their arses They took the time and effort to actually build their model kits.

AND WE CAN TOO!

I would be the first to admit that I too am fond of procrastinating. But work normally gets done, and done quick when there's a deadline. Tak nak lose face mah

Hence, this Groupbuild Recruitment Thread. Everyone can suggest a Groupbuild and it is up to the participants to come out with their own set of rules. Anything goes. You guys come up with the deadlines, conditions, requirements and if you wish to dangle a carrot, the prizes as well.

In fact, there is currently one involving SD's, the details of which I will post below. If anyone's interested I would think that the upcoming 1/144 HG GPB-04B Bear Acguy would also make a great and fun groupbuild subject!

The only requirement would be that there are a minimum of FIVE participants for any groupbuild
Should be easy enough, with the amount of kits we collectively buy!

Stamp Duty

madmoz — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 16:11:30 +0800

Dear all,

Property price (from subsale) ~ MYR740,000
Stamp duty and estimated lawyer fees?

Also, when would this stamp duty be payable? Before the S&P agreement or after the S&P agreement?

Thank you.

Twin Palms Sungai Long or Putra Heights Amber

madmoz — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:08:27 +0800

I have kinda narrowed my selection to these two places - for ownstay. Both cost around MYR700k, with the Twin Palms house costing 50k more. Both are double storey, but the Putra Heights design is much bigger. Both are freehold.

Both come with round about the same finishing but will still require some renovation. Both come with auto gates and are alarm ready.

Twin Palms is gated and guarded, but with the clubhouse maintenance comes up to MYR280/month. Putra Heights Amber is not gated nor is it guarded at the moment, but i believe there will be an RA eventually.

What i would really like to know is which one is actually further from KL? How long does it take to get to KL from both places and how much toll to pay? And also the amenities around both areas? I have been staying near KLCC all this while, so am not familiar with either place. Would love some feedback.

Or should i just get one of the leasehold units in Sri Petaling Zone P1 - the area behind the Ipoh chicken rice shop (2.5 storeys, with guard patrolling the neighbourhood for around MYR100 per month, much much closer to KL) for around MYR650k and spend some money restoring it?

Much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Happy Diner Chocolate Dog Food

madmoz — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:23:43 +0800

Morning peeps, it's been a while since i posted here. I have a question about dog snacks.

Was in a popular pet shop chain yesterday, the missus and I picked up something called 'Happy Diners Chocolate Bar and Happy Diners Chocolate Drops' made by an EU company called Karlie.

Initially I thought it was made out of carob, but when I got home a look at the ingredients and it says "Ground Cocoa"?

Can I still feed this to my dogs, or does it go into the bin?

TQ.

Old Fashioned Zoom Lenses

madmoz — Fri, 01 May 2009 22:44:19 +0800

Are there any one touch zoom lenses still around? The kind where you turn the ring to focus and slide the ring front and backwards to zoom?
I'm trying to do something like this, but with a 2 ring zoom, i cannot seem to zoom in and out smoothly.

I know this can probably be done digitally, but being old school, I prefer to do it with the camera instead.

Thanks in advance.

p.s. Photos of the same model, just for laughs.

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Luxury Tax

madmoz — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:07:33 +0800

QUOTE

Saving football from itself

Fans of American sports have long argued that what the rest of the world calls football could do a lot worse than take a long hard look itself before adopting some of the rules and that govern North American sports.

Well, it finally it looks like someone has been listening to that sage counsel.

The Financial Times reports that a delegation of no doubt very serious looking, suit-wearing types from UEFA were recently in the US on a fact finding mission where they held talks with Major League Baseball on the advantages of their so-called ''luxury tax'' and how a similar scheme could be introduced in European football.

In short the premise would see European football's richest clubs effectively subsidising smaller, less affluent sides by having a tax levied against them for paying exorbitant wages to star players.

UEFA would hope that as well as seeing the riches of elite level football trickle down to smaller clubs, the idea would also encourage clubs to curb their spending, thus resisting the temptation to borrow beyond their means and become saddled with dangerous levels of debt.

As part of MLB's collective bargaining agreement between the players' union and the team owners, a pay threshold is set for total annual player salaries ($155m for 2008).

Under the terms of the CBA, if a franchise exceeds the agreed level they must pay a tax of 40% on what they spend over the threshold. The monies are then pooled and redistributed through the MLB's Industry Growth Fund, which helps support and promote the sport.

In a UEFA variant, any limit on wages would presumably be agreed between UEFA itself and the European Club Association (the body which represents 137 clubs, including giants like Manchester United and Real Madrid) and all pooled monies would be redistributed to smaller teams.

How a team would qualify for the subsidy and exactly how much each team would receive from the pool are just some of the problems the luxury tax could expect to face in any future consultation, and that's before considering such thorny matters as the total salary limit itself, or what the taxable percentage would be.

It cannot be argued that UEFA president Michel Platini has not tried to address the financial concerns threatening the game since taking office in 2006, and one can sympathise with the resistance he and Europe's governing body have come up against.

However, while the often suggested salary cap has never come close to introduction because of issues with the European Union (which would effectively render any cap illegal because it could be argued that it restricts free movement of trade), a luxury tax could circumvent legal pitfalls because, although it would see the introduction of a salary cap, the crucial caveat would be that clubs would be allowed to exceed it.

Another idea under discussion at UEFA headquarters, and similarly aimed at protecting the clubs from themselves, could see squads limited to a maximum of 25 players. The rationale being that by restricting the size of their squads, teams would be able to cut wage costs accordingly.

While no-one could take against UEFA's basic objective, which is to ensure the health and wealth of all football at all levels, the problems lie in both the governing body's methods, which thus far have all been open to criticism, and, just as importantly, reluctance amongst clubs to accept criticism or adopt change, all of which they regard as autocratic and overbearing interference on UEFA's behalf.

Soccernet

Sounds like a pretty decent idea?

Jimmy Lim Shoes

madmoz — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:15:17 +0800

Is there a local shop for this designer in KL?
TQ.

An army of ZAKUs

madmoz — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:56:04 +0800

Blog Title: An army of ZAKUs

Blog Address: http://anarmyofzakus.blogspot.com/

Just another bog standard hobby site really, a place for me to put up some of my gunpla and figurines... although of late i seem to have more figurines than gunpla
Trying my best to keep things somewhat safe for work, which is much harder than it seems

New at this, been trying to get things up and running, so comments and feedbacks please.