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Written by Shirley T
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Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00 |
 Biking has gradually became a life-style in Penang. Even the outlets that sell gym equipments and Ace Hardware in shopping malls are displaying bicycles for sale! Despite the upsides, one of the challenges to bike safely in Penang is the route. In the present practice, bikers have to share roads with motorized vehicles to access most places. That's said, the massive motorized vehicles that congest the roads at times place the bikers at disadvantage being tiny comparatively, in addition to minima… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Saturday, 11 May 2013 02:25 |
 Having children is like signing a life long contract. As much as the sleepless nights, there are always an equivalent bundles of laugh!If you're not or not yet a mother, let me tell you what did I get over the past two years (until God knows when) from being a mother: * Patience and immunity to cries or shrieks. * Aches and bruises when my little one throws himself on me. * Be a chef to little 'healthy' diner. * Paranoid when it comes to hygiene. * Mess up with my 'old' toys again! * Jump to hea… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Sunday, 21 April 2013 00:08 |
 When I saw a fits-over for the first time, cool was the first description that jumped out of my mind! Yup, it is really awesome! Created to be worn over a prescription sunglasses, a fits-over does not require the wearer to put on contact lenses in order to switch on a pair of sunglasses. Aren't you agree, it is cool? A fits-over is certainly a convenience choice to frame wearers at the same time it provides protection from the sun. Compares to the clip-on variety, a fits-over looks more stylish.… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Thursday, 21 March 2013 06:06 |
 First ever, Big Bad Wolf Book Sale hits the shorelines of Penang!! This is the Malaysian's version of Frankfurt Book Fair minus the books launching. Promise an exclusive pricing, this greatest book fair or book sale in Malaysia is going to start from 22 March 2013 running over two weekends until 31 March 2013. Like what I had revealed from my earlier post and review on Big Bad Wolf Book Sale 2012 in Klang Valley, huge selection of books were priced between RM5 to RM20, and as low as RM3 especial… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Saturday, 09 March 2013 00:00 |
 One of the best things of living in Malaysia is one gets to see more than a few cultural architectures in a country. If you want to visit a Hindu temple, you don't have to fly to India. Instead, Malaysians have one of their pride, back home at Batu Caves in Selangor.Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple, this is the name given to the famous Batu Caves Hindu Temple, also a tourist attraction near Kuala Lumpur. The merriest venue for Thaipusam or dubbed as 'kavadi' procession, this sacred place attracts ov… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Thursday, 25 April 2013 00:00 |
 The Jade Buddha
Since March 2009, Jade Buddha had traveled from Vietnam, Australia, many states in USA, Germany, Sweden, Norway, France to Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore and recently Malaysia. In Malaysia, Jade Buddha made a stop at Kuala Lumpur and recently Penang. On the tropical island of Penang, Jade Buddha offered a 360-view at Penang Times Square in George Town for 10 days. This world's largest Buddha statue that is carved out from pure Canadian jade boulder, is 2.7 m in height and weighs 4 … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Saturday, 30 March 2013 22:02 |
 Heat wave sweeps Penang! With many of us struggling to keep cool, keep hydrating and abstain from sun. At the same time, air conditioned shopping malls on the island are swarmed with window shoppers trying to escape the delayed extreme heat and humidity that usually occur during Chinese New Year weeks!And so did we on the Easter weekend. |
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Written by Shirley T
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Thursday, 14 March 2013 00:00 |
 Aside from Tambun and Teluk Bahang, Teluk Kumbar is a popular spot to go for seafood in Penang. Its proximity to Gertak Sanggul fishing village gives the vantage for fresh catch of many variety from lobsters, crabs, prawns, clams, morsels to all kinds of underwater creatures. If you are looking for a beachfront seafood restaurant, then Hai Boey Seafood Restaurant can be a good choice. Not for a buffet seafood but it is certainly one of the best Penang seafood restaurants in town for the authenti… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Sunday, 03 March 2013 00:00 |
 Speaking of western food set lunches in George Town, you must be thinking of Salsas at Upper Penang Road. Over two dozens of choices, the menu is impressive showcasing entrees from chicken, pasta, sausages, seafood, steak to lamb. Priced starts at RM15.50++ (used to be Rm13++), all set meals are served with appetizers that includes bun, butter to go with soup or salad, a platter of main, a serving of dessert and your choice of fruit juice or peach tea. Located at the ground floor of Continental … |
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