Lizards Face Extinction

According to the Star online news,

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Lizards are in danger of dying out on a large scale as rising global temperatures force them to spend more time staying cool in the shade and less time tending to basic needs like eating and mating.

Scientists warn in a research paper published on Thursday that if the planet continues to heat up at current rates, 20 percent of all lizard species could go extinct by 2080.

Source: Lizards face extinction from global warming - study

Hahaha, I also die already. Unless I can survive until 93 years old. Very unlikely. =P

A Real Pink Dolphin

According to Daily Mail, a pink dolphin was spotted in Louisiana lake, USA, on the 2nd of March 2009. The dolphin is described as having reddish eyes, swimming with a pod of four other dolphins with one appearing to be its mother which never left its side. It is believed to be an albino dolphin.

"The mammal is entirely pink from tip to tail and has reddish eyes indicating it's albinism. The skin appears smooth, glossy pink and without flaws. I have spotted it about 40 to 50 times in the time since the original sighting as it has apparently taken up residence with its family in the Calcasieu Ship Channel."

Besides that, Silvia R. A., a senior biologist commented. "While this animal looks pink, it is an albino which you can notice in the pink eyes. Albinism is a genetic trait and it unclear as to the type of albinism this animal inherited."

How special is this world? There's even albino dolphin, and it turned out to be pink instead of white. Sweet...

Daily Mail: PINK Dolphin

Why Hee left Pakatan

Just as the defection dust is settling in Perak, several Pakatan Rakyat state representatives have come forward to claim that the new Barisan Nasional state government is not done fishing for defectors.

MCPX

According to Pakatan sources, BN is in urgent need of non-Malay state representatives to cross over in order to avoid an overwhelmingly mono-ethnic BN line-up.

BN has 27 representatives from Umno and one from MCA. Of its three 'friendly' independents, two are Malay while one is Chinese.

One non-Malay Pakatan state representative claimed that an individual claiming to be a representative from BN made him a lucrative offer yesterday.

The package included a position on the state executive council (exco) line-up and RM3 million.

"All I had to do was become an independent and support BN without having to join any of their parties. He said that if I was an exco, I could service the people better," said the state representative on condition of anonymity last night.

He added that he was then instructed to approach another non-Malay Pakatan state representative in order to convince him to defect.

The second non-Malay Pakatan state rep was offered RM4 million. The RM1 million extra was because the package did not include an exco post.

Defectors face public persecution

A third non-Malay Pakatan state representative interviewed today said that he had received offers since March last year but offers intensified over the past week.

"They were telling me the benefits. They promised me an exco post but lately, there has been no mention of money," he said.

The state rep also said that he was once scolded for repeatedly turning down lucrative offers.

"My position is that the people voted for me and my party. If I were to take the offers, I would be betraying the voters," he added.

Should any more Pakatan assemblypersons choose to defect, they are likely to face the same public backlash faced by the three Pakatan representatives who defected to help form the new BN government earlier this week.

At a separate function in Kampung Simmee today, newly appointed Menteri Besar Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir brushed off suggestions that his almost mono-ethnic state line-up would cause problems.

"Definitely, I will take care of all three main racial groups," he said.

Additional reporting from Kuek Ser Kuang Keng

Malaysiakini: BN 'poaching' for more defectors

Penumbral Eclipse

Based on the source given by the media, there will be a penumbral eclipse of moon this coming Monday. It will be starting from 8.39pm and will be lasting for four hours.

According to the National Space Agency, the phenomenon would be easily visible as 89.9% of the moon's disc would be in the shadow of the earth's penumbra. It would also witness live through National Planetarium website, www.angkasa.gov.my/

The Star: Eclipse of the moon this Monday

Windows Live Messenger 2009

I am pretty outdated, I just got to know about this new version of Windows Live Messenger. It is currently a month old ever since it was released (I am talking about official release, not beta).

Almost a total change of outlook than the previous WLM'08. No more green man at the side of the contact name, display picture is moved from the right to the left now and font size title is slightly bigger. Basically everything seem bigger to me, especially the conversation window. Haha. Anyhow, I guess you'll adapt to it once you used it for some time.

Oh yeah, they even took off the 'In the call' and 'Be right back' status. Left only Away, Busy and Appear Offline.

Download: Windows Live Messenger 2009

Discount 20% on Highways

Total of 20% discount are given on all Class 1 vehicles using the PLUS and Elite highways during off-peak hours. This is Chinese New Year Sales!

Discounts are given after 12am until 7am on six days - from Jan 21 to 23, and on Jan 26, 29 and 30. Discount is applicable when exiting the toll.

Discount is given to ease the traffic during celebration and to decrease road accidents. Not too bad right? Cheap and safe.

“More than 2,500 personnel, including 400 members from the police and Rela will be stationed at expressways, toll plazas and rest areas."

Remember not to speed too much!

For those are going back to their hometown, have a safe journey and Happy Chinese New Year!

The Star: Traffic expected to increase

Beloved Bomoh Believers

People do not learn, don't you think so? After all these cases were reported and appeared in news, people are still doing it.

"The same man also molested a 21-year-old clerk from Selangor who wanted to restore her virginity after breaking up with her boyfriend recently."

If you were saying they are desperately or unknowingly what to do towards the 'evil voices or spirits' within them, it is still "acceptable-lah". Which I still do not think it is a right choice. But what the hell is this? "restore back the virginity?" such ever nonsense to believe in.

"the parents of a 15-year-old student watched as a bomoh molested the girl during a ritual at their house."

I only thought the young ones do not understand, eventually, the parents too. How great?

The Star: Bomoh rapists at large

Crisis in Gaza: Why is this happening?

As we flip the newspaper, world section, almost the whole paper is all about Israel-Hamas war. There are even sections about 'boycott U.S. products', 'protest in U.S. embassy', 'death toll raising' and etc... But do people really get in details why this happens? Or are we just blindly support and follow what we read in newspaper everyday?

I personally find it is something unavoidable, not anyone can actually get involve or commenting about it. Of course killing normal civilians is unacceptable but that does not mean we can put all blames on Israel. They are also trying to protect their own people and it was a counterattack over Hamas rocket attacks earlier. Who are we to judge who is right or wrong?

For a deeper understanding...

CNN: Crisis in Gaza: Why is this happening?

I just hope we, Malaysians get a better understanding over a problem before start judging or determine one's right or wrong.

No Summon for Fourth Passenger

I wonder is there a limit of passengers in a car itself? Some families may say there got 4 children and therefore they are requesting for no summon is given, but what if I got 5 children?

The Star: No Summon for Fourth Passenger in Backseat

I wonder how other countries like Hong Kong deal with these kind of cases. Does it apply to only kids? or as long as I am one whole family, then I am free from it. This is so confusing.

Petrol price in Malaysia

This is ridiculous, RM2.70 per litre already arose so much burden and trouble to the citizen, if they ever set the floor price to RM3.00 per litre, I am so going to boycott the government!

"Shahrir said Fomca had proposed that the petrol floor price be set at RM3 per litre to encourage the prudent use of petrol, promote the use of public transport and push for development in alternative energy."

The Star: Fuel price plan on Monday

Anyhow, I do not think the government will take this action as people were already complaint so much when they raised the fuel price earlier this year. Now they are just starting to get back the citizen's trust and faith, and hope it does not happen else...

KILL ME!

Believing in Bomoh

I seriously do not understand why Malaysians are still living under the coconut shell, having such typical minded believing in Bomoh up to now.

The Star: Bomoh held over sexual assault

I am not criticising Bomoh as fake or merely scams, in fact I have no idea at all. But in this 21st century, Malaysians should be more mature and realistic and not just believe and follow what other says.

This is how people react after they read the news.

Isaac: Look at this.

Isaac: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/11/22/nation/2595537&sec=nation

Ernest: oookkayyz..

Ernest: My ambition is to become a bomoh now.

Ernest: haha.

For those out there who are still worshipping Bomoh, sorry for my sole opinion. Please do not perform voodoo on me!