If you are a sucker for best deals and rewards, then Celcom’s I LOVE TABLET FAIR 2012 is something that you should not miss! There will be great offers on the latest tablets, special rebates and a lucky draw!

These are some of the tablets and smartphones models available:

If you sign up for Celcom Broadband at the fair, you’ll get:

• Up to RM120 rebate (10 x 12 months) on Celcom Broadband plans.
• FREE volume quota for 6 months

If you download & activate FREE Musicube App on any Android or iPhone for unlimited music downloads at GoMobile 2012, you can enjoy:
• The chance to win a shopping spree of up to RM1,500 and shop along with Pixie Lott at Ted Baker (KL) on 27 May 2012!
• You could also win 40 pairs of passes to the Pixie Lott showcase in KL (26 May)
• And even get the chance to win awesome Beats audio headphones!

Join the excitement at the fair:
Venue : GoMobile2012 @ KL Convention Centre, Hall 1 & 2 (Booth 91)
Date : 11 – 13 May 2012
Time : 11.00am – 9.00pm

Don’t miss out I LOVE TABLET FAIR 2012 at the following location:

Gurney Plaza, Penang Thu, 17th – Sun, 20th May 12
One Borneo, Kota Kinabalu Fri, 8th – Sun, 10th Jun 12
Spring Mall, Kuching Fri, 22nd – Sun, 24th Jun 12
KSL City Mall, Johor Bahru Fri, 29th Jun – Sun, 1st Jul 12

Visit www.celcom.com.my/smartphones for more information.

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Olympic Games is undoubtedly the top sports event in the world. I reckoned that one must be at the event at least once in a life time. However, I’ve never been to one due to budget and time constraint.

Now with samsung global bloggers contest, everyone stands a chance to win a trip to London Summer Olympics 2012. All you need to do is to submit a 30 second video in English of you telling the judges why you would be great at hunting out the best stories London has to tell during The Olympics. They are looking for bloggers with the following qualities:

* Confidence and energy in front of the camera
* A passion for your subject matter
* Imagination and originality
* A good sense of humour
* A social butterfly – do you use Twitter? Or talk to the world on your own blog?
* The ability to tell a story well through video and the written wordPost 2 (23rd April)

There’s even some trips to produce great videos here. Salient points include having a good camera, focuses on facial expression and be creative

If I win a trip to London Olympic 2012, I’ll definitely be there to support team Malaysia. It will be a great opportunity to meet representatives from other countries too. And I’ll travel around London to do some shopping of course.

Go to samsungglobalblogger.my.msn.com to find out more. There’s even tips on making great videos!

Let’s see what my idol Jamie Oliver has got to say:

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Hennessy X.O Appreciation Grows is back!

This year marks a truly special occasion in the meeting of two originals – the Original X.O and a unique heritage landmark, The Equatorial Hotel, which will play host to Hennessy X.O Appreciation Grows 2012 in a final swansong before bowing out.

Three-time James Beard semi-finalist for Best Chef and Iron Chef America winner, Edward Lee will also be at hand to showcase his culinary masterpieces alongside Hennessy X.O.

Who will be there tonight?

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It is a known fact that both KampungBoy and I love cooking as much as we enjoy eating. Most of the times we tried to replicate recipes, especially something that we are really fond of, at home.

Do you know what was the biggest kitchen disaster that has ever happened to us? When we have the cooking ingredients all washed up and chopped up but only to realize that we run out of cooking gas! That was truly a fml moment.

There is a simple solution to it. Just call 1300888GAS(427) to order Gas PETRONAS. GAS PETRONAS is more than just gas delivery. You can earn MESRA points and redeem for fuels at PETRONAS petrol stations or other items at Kedai Mesra. There are also safety checks to ensure safety to your great cooking experiences. Their trained personnel is also commited to ensure convenience and efficient delivery to your door steps.

Less Hassle, More convenience to order Gas PETRONAS.

For more info, visit www.mymesra.com.my/beyondgasdelivery.

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Offering a friendly atmosphere and great food, Pizza Hut is the place for friends and families to get together

Meet Shah from Nuffnang

Ringo & KY

Rachel, Ringo, KY, me and Red Mummy

We were all here to have a 3D experience for our tastebuds by sampling the new Triple Chicken Sensation pizza. Take a look at the TVC ad here:

http://youtu.be/RplvPTJM08E

Experience a 3D effect with 3 different types of chicken on one pizza – Chicken Floss, Chicken Loaf and Chicken Salami.

I love the combination of succulent chicken salami, chicken ham and fluffy chicken sauce. Hidden beneath these chicken goodies is tantalizing mayo sauce, caramelized onions and toasted sesame. It reminded me of my favourite chicken floss bun, but only better with a lot more toppings.

This simple pizza crust is chewy and soft, with a crispy exterior.

with Audrey of fourfeetnine fame

The new Triple Chicken Sensation pizza is best eaten together with Triple Sensation Platter – Delicious Chicken & Cheese Rolls, Cheesy Pops and French Fries served with cool lime sauce.

Smoked Deli Wing

We were filled to the brim after walloping slice after slice of the new Chicken Sensation Pizza but the food kept flowing in! Noone was complaining though. ☺

If you are a fan of Pizza Hut’s Assam Boi Fizz, don’t miss out the Frutaz Fizz! It is a refreshing mixture of 7-up, green apple and passion fruit flavored syrup. Garnished with lime and jelly.

Do you know that kids eat free everyday at Pizza Hut too? Like Pizza Hut’s Facebook Page to find out more.

We have 5 Pizza Hut vouchers to be given away! Just answer one simple question and you could away with a Pizza Hut voucher! The question is: Name me 3 toppings found in the new Triple Chicken Sensation pizza. Remember to leave your email address after your answer!

*contest closed* winners will be contacted via email

Visit Pizza Hut today to have a 3D experience for your taste buds!

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The Patbingsu is an online blogshop selling 100% made in Korea clothing and accessories. It is a collaboration between Yun, a Korean girl living in Malaysia and Zee, a Malaysian girl in her mid 20′s (which is me).What does Red Bean Ice has to do with fashion then?

Well, Patbingsu is South Korean’s favourite shave ice dessert during the summer. It is often topped with ice cream or frozen yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, fruit syrups, slice fruits, rice cakes, jelly bits and even cereal flakes. Versatile, refreshing and simple; Patbingsu defines our style alot.

Yun has been living in Malaysia for the past year or so. She had always experienced difficulties in sourcing 100% made Korean accessories and apparel in Kuala Lumpur. Zee, too has a penchant for all things Korean. Hence, the idea of setting up The Patbingsu was born, logically enough, over a couple of bowls of makguli (korean rice wine).

Life is all about choices afterall. We are all a product of the decisions we make. Shopping, getting dressed, and presenting oneself is no different. We hope that you can get the most out of your purchases via thepatbingsu.com.

Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/thepatbingsu to order. Stocks are running out fast as there are only 2-3 pieces per design. We are also offering free local shipping to our Facebook fans. =)

Check out some of our favourite pieces here:

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Celcom launched the brand new Prada phone few days back and I was fortunate enough to be among the first few who gets to see and touch the phone.

The launch took place at the gorgeous G Tower, with view overlooking KLCC and KL cityscape. With all these professional models towering over me, I felt like a low rise building nestled between the twin towers =p.

The LG Prada phone is stylishly slim and is the third phone designed by Prada and built by LG. It also comes with a touch screen interface, 8MP auto-focus camera and full HD video.

The LG Prada phone just oozes elegance. Look how pretty it is in Iza‘s hands?

chic and charming

Of course we need a reliable network for such a gorgeous phone! Celcom with widest coverage is the only place to get your hands on this beautiful new Prada phone. The 1st 100 people to get this phone from selected Blue Cube outlets will get a PRADA bluetooth too!

From just only RM 1528, you could own a stylish LG Prada phone. If you want more details on the phone and affordable plans that Celcom is offering, just visit: http://www.celcom.com.my/smartphones/

Even Eiling who loves everything fine fell in love with the phone.

Celcom had a little contest for all the bloggers who attended the launch. We were suppose to strike a pose with the LG Prada phone and the two most creative entries will walk away with a LG Prada Phone.

The finalists include me, KY, Chuckei and another two guys. Guess who walked away with a LG Prada phone?

Chuckei and KY! I’m sooooooooooooooooo jealous!

Wanted to be at the centre of envious attention just like KY? Now you can win a LG Prada phone too! Create a VIDEO BLOG that demonstrates “Celcom and Prada, the perfect match.” with your most creative idea. This contest is exclusively for Nuffnang bloggers! Upload your masterpiece to your blog + YouTube, submit your entry from 3/3 – 17/3 to Nuffnang, get as many views as possible and wait for the announcement of the 3 winners who will take home:

Grand Prize: RM2,500 voucher + PRADA Phone

2nd Prize: RM1,500 voucher + PRADA Phone

3rd Prize: RM1,000 voucher

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Is this a trailer of an upcoming movie? Watch this! The girl is cute!

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spot the similarity – uneven tan and squinting eyes

It is a known fact that we love to travel. To save some moolah, we hardly go for tour packages but choose to explore each destination on our own instead (which involves a lot of walking!). Hence, our escapades often left me with the after effects of (bad) holiday tan, or uneven pigmentation from long hours of exposure to the sun



So in order to keep my pigmentation at bay, I need to invest on the right products. Clarins White Plus HP series contains Sea Lily extract, an exceptional flower that symbolises pure whiteness and beauty. Sea lily extract is an active brightening ingredient. It has a locking effect on melanin distribution to help prevent the formation of dark spots and protects skin from darkening, giving it a transparent rosy glow. This is exactly what I needed right now.

This is how my whitening home routine goes:

#1 Pearl-to-Cream Brightening Cleanser is a delightful foaming cream with a pampering feel. Remember beautiful, clear skin starts with clean skin.

Normally I wet my hands and squeeze about a 20-cent coin size of Pearl-to-Cream Brightening Cleanser onto palm.

Then, lather it into foam, spread onto face and rinse off with water.

#2 Whitening Soft Aqua Milk is a wonderful comforting milk care lotion. It tones and revitalizes skin.

I love the milk care lotion. It is perfect for my dry prone skin; leaving it feeling soft, supple and drenched in moisture.

#3 Intensive Whitening Smoothing Serum is a high performance serum that works intensively to reduce dark spots and brighten the complexion around the clock. I use it for both my day and night skin care regime.

It comes in a hygienic pump design, which eases me in controlling the amount dispensed.

Do you know that it is an all in one serum too? It helps to fights wrinkles, dark spots and a dull complexion thanks to ingredients such as Alchemilla (slows the transfer of melanin to epidermis), Raspberry extract, Vitamin C derivatives (slows the synthesis of melanin) and oils of Palm and Coconut. The unique formulation allows for quick absorption into the skin and does not leave an oily feeling at all. Even my acne scars appear to be lighter after few applications.

#4 Whitening Velvet Day Emulsion SPF 20. This is a NEW whitening day moisturizer launched this month. It is a fine, melting and delectable milky emulsion that ensures
brightness, radiance and well-being all day long. This lightweight and oil free emulsion also protects our skin from pollution and UV rays!

Love the convenient pump design too!

Enriched with meadowsweet extract, the emulsion protects our skin against shine due to heat, facilitates make up application and prolongs its hold. The UV filters and white tea extract provide protection against the harmful sun too!

For best result, I use the Clarins application method. Apart from giving my skin an incredibly velvet-smooth feel, the application method does help in create a lifted and younger skin.

#5 Clarins UV Plus Day Screen High Protection SPF 40. This award winning sun screen contains cantaloupe melon extract which has strong antioxidant properties and can help to fight ageing process. The melon extract contains Superoxide Dismutase(SOD),an antioxidant enzyme which helps to neutralize free radicals before they can oxidize cells and cause DNA damage. It is also formulated with a 100% mineral screen, making it suitable for even the most sensitive skin.

I love the pink hue as it gives my skin a beautiful glow. This is truly lightweight, spreads evenly and disappears into my skin that I often forget I’m wearing it. For everyday incidental sun protection, this is my go-to product.

#6 Whitening Repair Night Cream is the first anti dark spot night cream with both Sea Lily and White Daisy extracts. Pigmentation does not stop even at night. Having our skin constantly exposed to the sun and UV rays during the day, our skin needs to have double whitening power to repair while we sleep at night. So this wonderful night cream, together with both Sea Lily and White Daisy extracts, helps to controls hyper-pigmentation caused by UV rays and soothes stress accumulated from morning to night.

Remember that UV rays and stress accumulates from morning till night, even when we are sleeping. The night cream works it wonders when we are sleeping to slow the production of melanin. Wake up to see more radiant, beautiful skin in the morning!

#7 Gentle Brightening Exfoliator. I use this in my weekly ritual as this cream contains exfoliating micro-beans to deep-cleanse, smooth and brighten skin. Massage onto damp skin, Use once or twice per week.

I love how gentle the scrub is. The beads are very fine and do not irritate the skin at all. The texture of this scrub is on the creamy side and has a light floral scent. Skin appears to be brighter and cleaner after I use the scrub each time.

#8 Intensive Clear Mask. It is a skin tone correcting mask which restores the brightness, clarity and radiance of youthful-looking skin in just 5 minutes! Clarins’ proprietary blend of Alchemilla, Raspberry and Vitamin C helps fade freckles, dark spots and discolourations – delivering the ultimate hyper pigmentation protection. Used twice a week for 4 weeks.

A small tube is more than enough to cover my whole face and neck so I normally apply a very thick layer.

The true importance of daily skin care cannot be emphasized enough. So far I’m pretty please with Clarins products that are all allergy tested and non-comedogenic. It is very important to me as I have acne prone skin. I really like the light floral scent that exists in most of the products under White Plus HP series too. So pleasing and relaxing! After faithfully using all those products for two months, I can now see a much significantly improvement on my dark spots. They are much lighter and scattered. My overall skin is brighter too. Will continue using them for more significant result!

Wanna try the new White Plus and get that luminous looking skin? You can now stand a chance to win Clarins products worth RM1,400 by taking part in the My Luminous Moment contest! For more information, visit Clarin’s facebook or website!

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Remember the TALK-A-THON CAMPAIGN which started from 5 December 2011 until 31 March 2012? To-date, 46 winners were identified nationwide and few winners have received an exclusive Vespa LX150 valued at RM10,988.15. With the success of the first Talk-a-thon program, Celcom is launching the second in the series, offering even better prizes to reward our valued customers. So you have 74 more chances to win a Vespa LX150 each day for the month of January until 31 March 2012. Winners will be identified and announced on Celcom’s website.

To be eligible to participate in this campaign, customers just need to make three additional calls in a day on top of their average trend calls based on the previous month, answer simple questions and winners will be selected randomly on a daily basis. To check your eligibility and the average trend calls on the previous month, simply dial *128#. So, what are you waiting for? Start making 3 additional calls a day until 31 March and you might be the lucky customer to win the latest Vespa LX150. Don’t miss this! For more information, please log onto www.celcom.com.my or visit the nearest Celcom branch or call Celcom Customer Service at 1300 111 000 or 1111 from Celcom mobile.

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Celcom adds a new member to the Tab family – the all-new Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 8.9. Run on Android 3.1 wit ha 8.9 inch touch screen display; it’s thinner, lighter and faster than ever before. With such great functionality, you need to pair it with a reliable telco that offers best network connection and widest coverage in the country. Not to forget affordable packages from as low as RM1,288 (RRP: RM1,699).

In addition to the latest Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 above, there’s also the Samsung Galaxy Tab (7”) from as low as RM668, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 from as low as RM1,468.

Visit www.celcom.com.my/smartphones for more information on the entire suite of Samsung Galaxy Tab choices!

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They say never trust a skinny chef. What about a food blogger? I must admit that 5-6 years back when we started this food blog I piled on the pounds reviewing food. I used to relate this up sizing as a job hazard.

Those were my bloated time…

As time goes by I realize I can’t really blame it on the food. I’ve seen a lot of food bloggers who are quite often fitter than the average Malaysian. Cumi&Ciki, Bangsar Babe and KY, just to name a few. So how do so many foodies manage to balance looking great with indulging on good food? It’s all about maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.

Reorganize the wardrobe every fortnight or make up the bed everyday

A healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to begin with big, dramatic, challenging change. I start by making small changes and incorporating them into my life slowly. First in my priority is housework, a chore that must people dread. Instead of relying on the part time maid to clean and tidy up my home, I’m doing it myself. Not only do I get to burn some calories, I save RM 70 per week too!

Ditch the high heels, change into sport shoes and climb those stairs

Working at the 10th floor and staying at a 18th floor apartment helps too. Whenever I felt really bloated after a meal, I would walk up the stairs. Sometimes when I do the groceries, I park in the last spot at the parking lot so that I get to walk more. I also wake up 5 minutes earlier to do some light stretching such as cat stretch and toe touching.

Well, these are the baby steps I took towards an active and healthy lifestyle. The result is quite significant as I felt less lethargic and slim down a little bit. Next, I’m going to introduce some incremental change such as longer intervals.

If you need more tips in maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, tune in to 1 Sihat Malaysia. It is hosted by Fahrin Ahmad and local celebrities such as Siti Saleha, Chef Zaidah and Ifa Raziah will share with us their health tips.

Visit Gaya Hidup Sihat for more information.

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My whole family and my social cycle, is composed of nonsmokers and I am very glad they don’t. However, sometimes I do have to take in those whiffs of tobacco smoke that drifts into my airspace in a restaurant, on the street or at work. It’s annoying! Secondhand smoke is also more than just annoying — it’s downright deadly.

http://www.infosihat.gov.my/taknak/KempenTakNak_Poster.php

I know the side effects of smoking has long been talked or debated about but today I’m going to reiterate some of the key points. Starting from the top, smoking can cause yellow and unsightly teeth, gum disease, decayed tooth, bad breath and even mouth cancer.

Do you really want to flaunt your smile like Miss Barrymore here?

Moving down to chest, the toxic component in cigarettes is so harmful that even exposed to low-levels of cigarette smoke may put people at risk for bronchial infections, chronic coughing or even lung cancer and emphysema.

Smoking can also be very detrimental to our vital organs and systems – heart attack, strokes, and loss of circulation in fingers and toes and impotence. The digestive system is also affected in terms of heartburn and ulcers. Pancreatic cancer, bladder cancer and kidneys damage are also few of the fatal side effects.

And on the worst side, the person who normally does not smoke and is exposed to the toxins found in the cigarette smoke occasionally might have a worse reaction because their body is not used to it. So remember to say Tak Nak to protect yourself and loved ones from secondhand smoke.

Tak Nak Merokok Campaign by Ministry of Health.

Loathe smoking or determine to quit? Support the campaign at at http://www.facebook.com/TAK.NAK.MEROKOK or join the contest at www.gayahidupsihat.my.

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Handphone, tablet, camera, note pad, pen, paper…these are some of the most essential items which I stuff into my handbag everyday. Kampungboy often asked, “What do girls carry around in their bag? It’s as heavy as a brick!”

Now with Samsung Galaxy Note, we can have the best of everything in one nifty gadget. Is it a phone or a tablet? Or me, it’s a smart combination of the two! It gives you the portability of a smartphone plus the high performance of a tablet. Now you can take notes easily and conveniently just like a regular notepad, organise your schedule and activities with the planner and enjoy the entertainment of countless games.

Weighing only 178g, the Samsung Galaxy Note packs a punch:

• High speed performance with Android 2.3 Gingerbread and 1.4GHz dual-core processor.
• See and do everything in life-size reality with the stunning 5.3” HD Super AMOLED display.
• Take notes easily and quickly with the S Pen stylus.
• Capture life’s greatest moments with the 8 mega-pixel rear camera and 2MP front camera.
• Store all your necessities with the internal memory of 16GB, upgradable to 32GB with microSD.

This means that I don’t need an extra handphone, tablet and camera. I can even throw away my pen, paper and portable gamer. Yay! No more heavy bags! All I need is just a 178g device!

Where can we get it in Malaysia? CELCOM IS LAUNCHING THE SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE very soon! Mark your calendars this 11th November 2011, 10am – 10pm! Check out the Celcom launch at the following locations: Pavilion KL (La Bodega); JUSCO AEON Tebrau, JB; Queensbay Mall, Penang.

Come find out how you can get the awesome Samsung Galaxy Note from Celcom with the best plans & deals! For widest network coverage and best network quality, sign up under Celcom Exec and get your Samsung Galaxy Note from  RM1,368. Find out more here!

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We have often dreamt about escaping from the hectic pace of life by simply catching the wind in the sails but not known how to get started. Until we found out about Strongbow Trivia Game on Facebook where winners will get an once in a lifetime sailing journey in Baby Tonga, a three-time premier class winner at the Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta.

The beautiful Baby Tonga is an offspring of Bruce Farr and Pininfarina – the Italian design company behind luxury brands such as Ferrari and Maserati.

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She’s not all looks and no substance. She is well known as one of the fastest cruising sailboats of similar waterline length. With fully air conditioned cabins and well-equipped kitchen; guests aboard Baby Tonga will experience the exhilarating thrill of sailing as well as the traditional features of hers.

Learn more about Baby Tonga here.

Baby Tonga is also being powered by Strongbow, with her crew constantly refreshed by the UK’s number one best selling cider. Beyond the call of duty, it’s a party; the crews have good food and a great flow of their favorite beverages. Made of fermented apple juice, Strongbow just make the sailing experiences taste better.

Strongbow is also the official sponsor of RMSIR (Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta), a challenging offshore sailing race organised every year by the Royal Selangor Yacht Club in association with the RORC.

A Yacht Charter in Baby Tonga is not your ordinary vacation. It is a trip of a life time and an experience that is sure to be filled with adventure fun. The blue-green sea water and free wind that rules the Langkawi seas make for an exquisite sailing experience for amateurs and veterans like.  Relax and enjoy the sights as you sail into the waters. Find a comfortable spot on the padded deck to and be pampered by the sea breeze.

Imagine taking a sip on Strongbow at Baby Tonga’s deck while watching the sun sets. Such is life! You are sure to take home magical memories of this amazing excursion.

I’m going to try my luck in winning a cruise on Baby Tonga now! You shouldn’t miss the exclusive opportunity too! Participate and enjoy the Strongbow Trivia Game now!

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