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  <title>刡间故事</title>
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  <updated>2010-03-09T23:41:33.75+08:00</updated>
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    <name>Kok mING</name>
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  <subtitle>就算只剩一个人来看我，为了你，我还是会写下去的。。。</subtitle>
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  <entry>
    <title>Update for Windows 7 - KB971033</title>
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    <published>2010-03-09T23:41:33.75+08:00</published>
    <updated>2010-03-09T23:41:33.75+08:00</updated>
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    <category term="General" label="General" scheme="http://blog.kokming.com/CategoryView,category,General.aspx" />
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      <name>Kok mING</name>
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        <p>
This is the windows 7 update which you cannot overlook.
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        <p>
To apply or not, your call…
</p>
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  <entry>
    <title>MOE De Cafe</title>
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    <published>2010-02-22T23:03:23.21875+08:00</published>
    <updated>2010-02-22T23:03:23.21875+08:00</updated>
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    <category term="Life style" label="Life style" scheme="http://blog.kokming.com/CategoryView,category,LifeStyle.aspx" />
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      <name>Kok mING</name>
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        <p>
新年里，Kepong开了一家动漫咖啡馆。 免费的漫画，还有穿女仆装的服务员！你说是不是一定要去见识见识啦。。。
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        <p>
一呼百应的我拨了几个电话，朋友都很爽快的应邀了！
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        <p>
可是我最早到达，选了一个漂亮的座位，朋友才一一的出现。
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          </a>  <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4586TbtIPln7gfSH8ExJIg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/S4FLO0Eb9aI/AAAAAAAAD-o/pFZ0Zkn4N5g/s288/FoodOrdering.JPG" /></a>  <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GWPJXLb2HdB4qCkLvaYN7A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/S4FLSnxI_OI/AAAAAAAAD-0/8RARnHaxPfc/s288/GuestNo2.JPG" /></a> 
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        <p>
店内的人潮还真的很多啊！环境也很舒适，只是喧闹了些。。。
</p>
        <p>
 
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            <img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/S4FLQVC_VoI/AAAAAAAAD-s/TSGeVnqZ_6s/s288/FullHouse.JPG" />
          </a>  <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lM6TudLpDP8ereCm-z7Gsw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/S4FLRhaacCI/AAAAAAAAD-w/mT7epsxfjHk/s288/SofaSeat.JPG" /></a>  
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        <p>
热热的天气，最好就是吃雪糕了~~
</p>
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            <img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/S4FLWvAlupI/AAAAAAAAD_A/tcnlluknYR4/s288/IceCreamonThickToast.JPG" />
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        <p>
当然，我们也没有忘记拍照留念。遗憾的是。。。 女服务员说老板不给拍照，就这样的吃了柠檬。。。虽然有拍到，可是不漂亮的照片。。。以友人和我的水准，没有让我们好好的拍，也是她们的遗憾啦。。。
:hahaha:
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        <p>
虽然出师不利，友人也没有放过可以拍照的机会哦~
</p>
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        <p>
这里的食物价格不会很贵，跟OLD TOWN差不多。 
</p>
        <p>
如果为了打发时间，这是一个不错的选择哦~ 
</p>
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  <entry>
    <title>Garden @ The Curve</title>
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    <published>2010-02-06T18:36:00+08:00</published>
    <updated>2010-02-07T12:07:02.766375+08:00</updated>
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    <category term="Life style" label="Life style" scheme="http://blog.kokming.com/CategoryView,category,LifeStyle.aspx" />
    <category term="Life style / Food" label="Life style / Food" scheme="http://blog.kokming.com/CategoryView,category,LifeStyleFood.aspx" />
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      <name>Kok mING</name>
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Chinese New Year is around the corner. I had done my shopping except a pair of new
shoes… Well, rather than forcing myself to get one for the sake of new year. I’d prefer
to live without it.
</p>
        <p>
This weekend, family is not heading back to hometown. So, we have some time to bring
our little princess out for a walk. We went to The Curve… pretty disappointed because
the decorations were too little. Frankly speaking, it is lack of Chinese New Year
feel everywhere! 
</p>
        <p>
Hehe, out of topic for the first two paragraphs. Sorry, I could not help
myself. :xd:
</p>
        <p>
For today, we dine in the Garden. It is because the environment is so nice and we
seldom go out… So why not try this place which attracts us the most!
</p>
        <p>
As you can see, the attraction is the interior. It is so lovely and romantic. Look
at it, best spot for couples! :hahaha:
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        <p>
We ordered spaghetti and dory fish. Both are tasty. My little princess love the spaghetti
very much too! 
</p>
        <p>
Food portion is just nice for normal eater. The food serving speed is very fast too!
</p>
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            <img style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/S22xGUxJFII/AAAAAAAAD9k/vMODt0okbzI/s288/GlassFlower.jpg" />
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            <img style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/S22xHXkNwNI/AAAAAAAAD9o/rIJiGQS49Kg/s288/DoryFish.jpg" />
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            <img style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/S22xIT7nIZI/AAAAAAAAD9w/niZUfnVWLqY/s288/Sphegetti.jpg" />
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        <p>
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        <p>
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        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
Pricing wise, it is reasonable enough. You won’t regret to choose this as a place
to dine with your love one.
</p>
        <p>
With the good food and nice environment, compliment each other perfectly. This is
definitely highly rated and I will revisit when time permits!
</p>
        <p>
If you have not got a restaurant for Valentines dinner, then this is a good consideration
for you.
</p>
        <p>
Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Valentines!
</p>
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  <entry>
    <title>亲·爱·的</title>
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    <published>2010-01-17T22:45:15.917125+08:00</published>
    <updated>2010-01-17T22:45:15.917125+08:00</updated>
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      <name>Kok mING</name>
    </author>
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每个人都是独立的存在， 可是独立不代表孤单。可以照顾自己的人，也需要关怀和支持。
</p>
        <p>
亲， 顾名思义就是和我们有着血浓于水关系的人。
</p>
        <p>
爱，不只有男女之间的山盟海誓，亲人和朋友的情义， 也是一种爱的存在。
</p>
        <p>
很多时候，我们都面临着无数竖立在亲人与爱人之间的抉择。
</p>
        <p>
有人说爱是自私的，也有人说爱是不分你我的。
</p>
        <p>
一个人最内心的一面，往往都会在这种情况下而表露无遗。
</p>
        <p>
我不兜圈子，凭良心对得起自己, 把所看到的用文字记录下来。。。
</p>
        <p>
几个月前，我的岳父，脑中风了，病不致命因为发现的早。 及时地给与治疗，总算逃过一劫。
</p>
        <p>
不幸的是，因为脑有血块而暂时丧失了部份记忆。他对我的记忆应该是很模糊，对我太太也是一样。。。 可是他却依然不停的叫着他儿子们的名字，也时常的问起他的外孙（我的儿子）的事情。
</p>
        <p>
说真的，当时他丧失了很大部份的记忆， 当看着他躺在病床上，不断的问外孙的事情。我很想哭，因为我感受到他是很疼爱我的儿女。那份无私的关怀深深的让我看见了亲情的存在！
</p>
        <p>
岳父最关心的就是大儿子（我太太的哥哥）。更不时的问儿子有没有来看他。可以感觉到的是，岳父需要儿子的陪伴。在这个艰难的时刻，他很想有亲人的陪伴与关怀。
</p>
        <p>
可是，我看到的是，他的大儿子，为了任性的未婚妻而丢下了爸爸，去泰国购物旅行了！原因是泰国治安不好，不好让未婚妻一个人去。
</p>
        <p>
我知道了，很伤心。我是看到了亲情的背叛。
</p>
        <p>
岳父虽然逃过一劫，可是他也是需要亲人的照顾啊！任性的未婚妻，明知道泰国治安不好，你要阻止她啊。就算付了钱。也可以下次再去啊！！泰国不会消失的！
</p>
        <p>
那几天，可能是你爸爸在这一生里最需要你的时刻了！
</p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4npu9jts6ojrAtNbfdP4Ag?feat=embedwebsite">
          <img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/S1MgL9Wa7AI/AAAAAAAAD8U/xbKbx69J0xQ/s400/IMG_4420.JPG" />
        </a>
        <p>
在你需要爸爸的时候，不离不弃的牵着你走过了无数的岁月。
</p>
        <p>
在爸爸需要你的时候，你却不能好好珍惜和他的日子！我无言以对了。。。
</p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
幸福是有个人任何时候都对你不离不弃。
</p>
        <p>
大家趁还有时间，要好好地珍惜和父母亲共处的时间。
</p>
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    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Italiannies</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://blog.kokming.com/2010/01/07/Italiannies.aspx" />
    <id>http://blog.kokming.com/PermaLink,guid,ec2ac976-23af-49e7-87c7-c8540e57b138.aspx</id>
    <published>2010-01-07T16:39:00+08:00</published>
    <updated>2010-01-08T00:41:15.421875+08:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kok mING</name>
    </author>
    <content type="xhtml">
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        <p>
I can remember on my second day with <a href="http://www.datacom.com.au" target="_blank">Datacom</a>,
they brought the team including me to <a title="California Pizza Kitchen" href="http://blog.kokming.com/2007/08/15/CaliforniaPizzaKitchen.aspx">California
Pizza Kitchen</a> for dinner. That time was because of the arrival of the bosses from
Australia. (I am lucky to join for free food!)
</p>
        <p>
Two years later, my last week with the company. The team brought me to Italiannies
at 1 Utama for a farewell lunch! (Started with pizza and pasta, lastly end up with
these food too :hahaha: )
</p>
        <p>
We had the restaurant to prepare the food for around 20person and free flow of selected
drinks. :-)
</p>
        <p>
The restaurant is comfortable and the service was OK too. 
</p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/01lQ38f-JlY_LgXtxvJfzg?authkey=Gv1sRgCODBiJHDgpKiUg&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/S0X874qca5I/AAAAAAAAD7M/cT7ZxOgHmgA/s288/Interior.JPG" />
          </a>  <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3FTSajsx4J-whyx_4UDruA?authkey=Gv1sRgCODBiJHDgpKiUg&amp;feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/S0X8_5GaN7I/AAAAAAAAD7U/pAPONK0dZyM/s288/table.JPG" /></a></p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
This is the breadstick, quite salty if I am not mistaken.  Also, it serves bread
before the meal. 
</p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/KVlRwRuREPo8VQY9_gGTBg?authkey=Gv1sRgCODBiJHDgpKiUg&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/S0X89rvcBMI/AAAAAAAAD7Q/EYimv_xV8So/s288/breadstick.JPG" />
          </a>  <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2xylOtYsMikwF7XiO0l1kA?authkey=Gv1sRgCODBiJHDgpKiUg&amp;feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/S0X9ByEnGGI/AAAAAAAAD7Y/usS4PZYBr1M/s288/Bread.JPG" /></a></p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
This salad isn’t that tasty but it was at least a healthy food for the hunger. heh
heh heh. 
</p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LimVW0OABKNoLrOKxa6ugQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCODBiJHDgpKiUg&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/S0X9EAqB0JI/AAAAAAAAD7c/UEcE26Y4i90/s288/Salad.JPG" />
          </a>
        </p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
Although it was almost 2 months ago, but I can still remember the salmon pizza taste
real good! Simple and delicious! Try it if you happen to be there.
</p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/iTjZbO8u0pRzVHHRSKvrpA?authkey=Gv1sRgCODBiJHDgpKiUg&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/S0X85YE_1pI/AAAAAAAAD7I/FzOCFTYy5pI/s288/Pizza.JPG" />
          </a>
        </p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
The remaining dishes were the chicken and pasta, both taste not as good as the pizza.  
</p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Nx3ABlusEGFOYBGDu9Vf_A?authkey=Gv1sRgCODBiJHDgpKiUg&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/S0X83mXs8PI/AAAAAAAAD7E/Cvfx4DH1qp8/s288/Chicken%20and%20Pasta.JPG" />
          </a>      
</p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
Overall, if you are a pizza lover, then give it a try.  
</p>
        <p>
Otherwise, save your money for better food. :xd:
</p>
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      </div>
    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Flashback 2009</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://blog.kokming.com/2009/12/15/Flashback2009.aspx" />
    <id>http://blog.kokming.com/PermaLink,guid,5d343fdc-a092-4212-a09f-53e8cbdd225a.aspx</id>
    <published>2009-12-16T00:14:42.84625+08:00</published>
    <updated>2009-12-16T00:14:42.84625+08:00</updated>
    <category term="General" label="General" scheme="http://blog.kokming.com/CategoryView,category,General.aspx" />
    <category term="General / History" label="General / History" scheme="http://blog.kokming.com/CategoryView,category,GeneralHistory.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kok mING</name>
    </author>
    <content type="xhtml">
      <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
        <p>
Another year is approaching to the end. For me, this year looks like a year of change,
been into a lot of issues, joyful moments and pressures too.
</p>
        <p>
Let’s start doing a few flashback before the new year resolution :-) 
</p>
        <p>
Start with the Longest Chinese New Year holiday that I ever enjoy during my career
life. That is from the 1st to 15th day of January in lunar calendar! I wonder when
I can have a holiday as long as this again…
</p>
        <p>
Some weeks after my long holiday, with the correct timing, I got promoted to Professional
Services Manager. A managerial role which most people dream of. This is another significant
milestones for my career too.
</p>
        <p>
More good news to come! My son, <a href="http://blog.kokming.com/2009/05/02/%e5%b0%8f%e5%85%ac%e4%b8%bb%e7%9a%84%e5%bc%9f%e5%bc%9f%e5%87%ba%e4%b8%96%e4%ba%86.aspx" target="_blank">Zhe
Yu</a>, arrive on the labor day. Along with my daughter, both of them make up a “
好”word in Mandarin :-)  . At the age of 30, I have a happy family, sustainable
income and lots of friends. My life is perfect!
</p>
        <p>
Since a lot of good news for the first half… there must be some bad news to balance
it. During the July – August, I were knocked out by the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=139065&amp;id=538050358&amp;l=e49e590d8f" target="_blank">Hand
Foot Mouth</a> decease which also granted me a few paid holiday. LoL.
</p>
        <p>
Well, one year must travel once! That’s the statement from my wife. This year, we
landed in <a href="http://blog.kokming.com/2009/08/31/Krabi.aspx" target="_blank">Krabi</a>,
a very relax place with fantastic scenery and tasty food!
</p>
        <p>
Due to the change of office location, I had no choice but to join the Proton army.
I am now own a Saga! Let’s hope it last for another 30 years! LoL.
</p>
        <p>
Work wise, I had completed a project for Netgear with the PM role. This is a project
that really brighten up my profile! There are not much of people has this kind of
commercial experiences with world class player! Also, this is a project with interesting
technology, too bad I could not stay until I watched it go for the public release… 
</p>
        <p>
Another memorable moment, I had a handshake and chit-chat New Zealand prime minister.
Although I am just a small potato but I feel happy and honor too. 
</p>
        <p>
Okay, on middle of November, I had tendered my manager seat and take up an offer to
be a software developer again. Talk about rapid changes huh? This is shortest notice
that I ever serve which is 2 weeks!
</p>
        <p>
Many people say it is a waste to give up the bright career… very few sincerely wish
me all the best on it. Perhaps you see this is not a wise move but at times we do
not have a choice too. At least, you could have ask me on the reason for favoring
such option before commenting on my decision :-)
</p>
        <p>
WoW! Year 2009, it is definitely bring me a lot of memories… Been into up and down
in many situations but still manage to survive. Let’s hope for a better year 2010!
</p>
        <p>
Have you start to recall things happened in 2009 to see what you can do better? Have
you started to plan for next year? 
</p>
        <img width="0" height="0" src="http://blog.kokming.com/aggbug.ashx?id=5d343fdc-a092-4212-a09f-53e8cbdd225a" />
      </div>
    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PC Fair December 2009</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://blog.kokming.com/2009/12/07/PCFairDecember2009.aspx" />
    <id>http://blog.kokming.com/PermaLink,guid,b7102330-5d58-49c8-b037-ba6d3908f4ed.aspx</id>
    <published>2009-12-08T00:13:53.53375+08:00</published>
    <updated>2009-12-08T00:13:53.53375+08:00</updated>
    <category term="English" label="English" scheme="http://blog.kokming.com/CategoryView,category,English.aspx" />
    <category term="Life style" label="Life style" scheme="http://blog.kokming.com/CategoryView,category,LifeStyle.aspx" />
    <category term="Life style / Events" label="Life style / Events" scheme="http://blog.kokming.com/CategoryView,category,LifeStyleEvents.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kok mING</name>
    </author>
    <content type="xhtml">
      <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
        <p>
This is a long awaited event that I pinned into my calendar! 
</p>
        <p>
PC Fair is always has its charm on me. A few years ago, I shoot with Ixus 40 and later
equip with my 450D. People do not understand why I am so interested and passionate
into this… Some even say “Can’t you go on the street and just approach the pretty
for a photo? Stop being a pathetic uncle and walk into crowd of youth”... So true
and I must try it some days later! :happysigh:
</p>
        <p>
You know… After shooting the event for a few times, it is kind of a must do activity…
Beginning, it was merely for blogging the <strike>event</strike> beauty. Later it
turns out to be a group activity. It has increase a lot of laughter and fun factor
too. I simply enjoy the time that we walk and shoot in group, get a pose from the
model and the moment we share the photos and comments. :hahaha:
</p>
        <p>
Ok… enough “opening”. Let’s get into the content. :-)
</p>
        <p>
This time, although we still seeing a lot of old faces but we do notice that new faces
popped up. :goodjob:
</p>
        <p>
I picked some nicer shots to place into this entry, so it won’t overkill someone’s
slow internet connection. The <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/kokming/PCFairDec2009?authkey=Gv1sRgCM2h2NGu7qvDcQ&amp;feat=directlink" target="_blank">full
album</a> is available here!
</p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4l-KcVRE9NFFjD9dXMKGdQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCM2h2NGu7qvDcQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/SxvlxLuAS2I/AAAAAAAAD4U/Fb0G2zGIj-o/s288/acer01.jpg" />
          </a>   <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ISYpF5oTf_9faeJWxNvWLA?authkey=Gv1sRgCM2h2NGu7qvDcQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/SxvmG2qM7KI/AAAAAAAAD6Q/M6Thn6Pxhzg/s288/Acer06.jpg" /></a>   <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4csAcHEaiZEvnRee_9BbXA?authkey=Gv1sRgCM2h2NGu7qvDcQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/SxvlzWPLIHI/AAAAAAAAD4g/wneUJKYBY5c/s288/P1.jpg" /></a></p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nMLGGA-0HpTVavJQwXA19A?authkey=Gv1sRgCM2h2NGu7qvDcQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sxvl1SlhzaI/AAAAAAAAD4o/YDR9ySuxygQ/s288/Garmin01.jpg" />
          </a>   <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/FqTWlj5QVPt8fpFqt1R56g?authkey=Gv1sRgCM2h2NGu7qvDcQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sxvl3GQBdYI/AAAAAAAAD4w/8VRHDPSuXnk/s288/Razer02.jpg" /></a>   <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/FLygn-xZ49A1Vyb6OSDlVA?authkey=Gv1sRgCM2h2NGu7qvDcQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sxvl5m1O4iI/AAAAAAAAD48/WbnPTzhp8Iw/s288/Kingston02.jpg" /></a></p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/W43SjBwD1ewaAm0J8QKYLA?authkey=Gv1sRgCM2h2NGu7qvDcQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sxvl8Y4jHFI/AAAAAAAAD5M/ifpn7dlPpGo/s288/Kingsoft01.jpg" />
          </a>   <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/MH74etCo4ahEfA03OzEAOg?authkey=Gv1sRgCM2h2NGu7qvDcQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sxvl9kX4C6I/AAAAAAAAD5U/H7-Vs61SgxQ/s288/Acer02.jpg" /></a>   <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/YwRMgc0HmSojt5B4ebeimg?authkey=Gv1sRgCM2h2NGu7qvDcQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sxvl-6pvLaI/AAAAAAAAD5c/IU7ae0yCeUg/s288/Papago01.jpg" /></a></p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/J6aRy2je0-TygZbeJ61GVw?authkey=Gv1sRgCM2h2NGu7qvDcQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/SxvmFBnpO9I/AAAAAAAAD6E/3y1hT92SGUo/s288/Unknown02.jpg" />
          </a>  <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jZ0NMqkimB7zNf42ERubGQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCM2h2NGu7qvDcQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/SxvmIGsdtcI/AAAAAAAAD6Y/hxTqBhi71-o/s288/ATI01.jpg" /></a></p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
As shown, 1 round will be 1.06KM, and we did 2 rounds. That quite some walking, hehe.
The Gold-man photo is here because it does not fit into the babe catergory. :hohoho:
</p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LW5ZQ6aSdCi4z8hrjm4Mlg?authkey=Gv1sRgCM2h2NGu7qvDcQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/SxvlwQBKTZI/AAAAAAAAD4M/j6ISlUP-5wE/s288/entrance.jpg" />
          </a>  <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vQMnpz_fQ2rBsLe4msEl0g?authkey=Gv1sRgCM2h2NGu7qvDcQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sxvlyzoa53I/AAAAAAAAD4c/nBNDFJATMP0/s288/Ibikii01.jpg" /></a></p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
Lastly, it is my show time with the light saber!
</p>
        <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/z6suWVJBhSeICEm4o5D5tA?authkey=Gv1sRgCM2h2NGu7qvDcQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
          <img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sx0novaeEOI/AAAAAAAAD6g/pjIMXBkRzfA/s288/DSC_5002.JPG" />
        </a>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
That’s the end for this entry. I enjoyed it very much and I do hope the same on you
too. 
</p>
        <p>
Happy commenting!
</p>
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      </div>
    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>云吞面 @ Pontian</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://blog.kokming.com/2009/11/22/%e4%ba%91%e5%90%9e%e9%9d%a2Pontian.aspx" />
    <id>http://blog.kokming.com/PermaLink,guid,b59ae5ba-346a-4c2c-b320-fedaa65b86d1.aspx</id>
    <published>2009-11-23T00:41:22.815+08:00</published>
    <updated>2009-11-23T00:41:22.815+08:00</updated>
    <category term="Chinese" label="Chinese" scheme="http://blog.kokming.com/CategoryView,category,Chinese.aspx" />
    <category term="Life style" label="Life style" scheme="http://blog.kokming.com/CategoryView,category,LifeStyle.aspx" />
    <category term="Life style / Food" label="Life style / Food" scheme="http://blog.kokming.com/CategoryView,category,LifeStyleFood.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kok mING</name>
    </author>
    <content type="xhtml">
      <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
        <p>
已经很多个周末没有到外面的食店吃午餐了。就在上个星期，终于有了机会到外面找吃的了！
</p>
        <p>
我们来到了这家笨珍云面家！外国的朋友，不要被店名给骗了，他们可不是笨的哦！
</p>
        <p>
店里的装潢不会特别，就像其他的kopitiam~
</p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zw-kS8Kx6sbVnPUlW4dZBg?authkey=Gv1sRgCJD9gt-tiuCaSw&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/SwkSMssxq1I/AAAAAAAAD3c/3QV30NKUEa8/s288/shopname.jpg" />
          </a>
        </p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
我们当然是吃了云吞面和叻沙咯~~ :grin:
</p>
        <p>
招牌都写明了，不必选啦！
</p>
        <p>
虽然价格比一般的来的贵，可是分量不会少，没有骗钱的感觉！:hahaha:
</p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/AgM26tJjSM00-iR0948NLQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCJD9gt-tiuCaSw&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/SwkSO0bpDTI/AAAAAAAAD3s/vjJeLjM1PXU/s288/wantanmee.jpg" />
          </a>  <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3Mm1ud2n_0C6zfjzmf6U2Q?authkey=Gv1sRgCJD9gt-tiuCaSw&amp;feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/SwkSNrOzTEI/AAAAAAAAD3k/QtYJtByzEw4/s288/coffeeandcurrymee.jpg" width="287" height="218" /></a></p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
叻沙就属一般货色，没有什么惊喜可言。。。:happysigh:
</p>
        <p>
云吞面就不同了，首先这家店的云吞面可是有辣味可以选择。对嗜辣的我来说真的是好啊！
</p>
        <p>
第一口吃就已经觉得面条很有弹性。云吞面也不是很特别的，但是这一碗面真的是香滑可口，很容易让华人接受的味道！:goodjob:
</p>
        <p>
吃到一半，我才发现原来是猪油让平凡的云吞面变得如此的美味！不错哦！
</p>
        <p>
这里的炭烧咖啡也是值得一喝~~
</p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ktS2FNM7CosT7Vw5GF91pQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCJD9gt-tiuCaSw&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/SwkSOWVRJqI/AAAAAAAAD3o/CGQMxGj4gsg/s288/wanteemee-macro.jpg" />
          </a>   <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qiuMcqUr8z8rp7XumD7kvg?authkey=Gv1sRgCJD9gt-tiuCaSw&amp;feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/SwkSNCwnxfI/AAAAAAAAD3g/v2ZEdMWpnkw/s288/currymee-macro.jpg" /></a></p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
想吃又不知道哪里，你留言给我吧。
</p>
        <p>
我带你去，你请我吃就可以了~~ 哈哈
</p>
        <img width="0" height="0" src="http://blog.kokming.com/aggbug.ashx?id=b59ae5ba-346a-4c2c-b320-fedaa65b86d1" />
      </div>
    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Chinese Style buffet @ Noble House</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://blog.kokming.com/2009/11/15/ChineseStyleBuffetNobleHouse.aspx" />
    <id>http://blog.kokming.com/PermaLink,guid,878fb734-1a6c-4b89-99fd-589f46f3bb98.aspx</id>
    <published>2009-11-16T00:00:25.781+08:00</published>
    <updated>2009-11-19T16:25:02.3125+08:00</updated>
    <category term="English" label="English" scheme="http://blog.kokming.com/CategoryView,category,English.aspx" />
    <category term="Life style" label="Life style" scheme="http://blog.kokming.com/CategoryView,category,LifeStyle.aspx" />
    <category term="Life style / Food" label="Life style / Food" scheme="http://blog.kokming.com/CategoryView,category,LifeStyleFood.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kok mING</name>
    </author>
    <content type="xhtml">
      <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
        <p>
After a long time since the last family gathering, we decided to enjoy the buffet
lunch at <a href="http://www.orientalrestaurants.com.my/noble.html" target="_blank">Noble
House</a> while my parents in law are in town.
</p>
        <p>
We heard and read enough good reviews which saying how worth to have the buffet lunch
with unlimited Peking Ducks. Also the mouth watering dishes such as Shark fin and
Crispy Pork at Noble House.
</p>
        <p>
After this tried… I am very sure I will not pay this much of money for this kind of
food again… It was over-rated… way too much different from the others review…
</p>
        <p>
Let’s start the show now!
</p>
        <p>
The buffet start 11:30AM but I was told to arrive there 12PM… so we go in late and
it was crowded when we arrive there. 
</p>
        <p>
Since we were late… I did not manage to shoot the interior because it was really crowded. 
</p>
        <p>
As you can see, majority of the food are deep-fried and a small Dim-Sum corner with
some steamed food. If you are healthy eater, I believe this buffer is not suitable
for you… 
</p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7rzM53W3ysVhC-Z1u4sLeQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCI_slIuh4PWkOQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sv_SB1BNRUI/AAAAAAAAD28/0_1IB46JkTU/s288/Food002.jpg" />
          </a>  <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Ab4tulgRO0JqzI5pS7BdBg?authkey=Gv1sRgCI_slIuh4PWkOQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sv_SAZHnNDI/AAAAAAAAD24/BPMRjoZgwys/s288/Food001.jpg" /></a>  <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Zjzk1TxbqkfYXUNJYpJdkQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCI_slIuh4PWkOQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sv_SCnOZisI/AAAAAAAAD3A/TnV17yVz6Gw/s288/dimsum.jpg" /></a></p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
From most review, I learnt that the Peking Duck is unlimited supply and you can take
as many as you wish. It is so true! 
</p>
        <p>
But before we can materialize our dream to have unlimited Peking Duck, it is to QUEUE!
:hahaha:
</p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/W1iC1Er4li5nMVzBQz-eYA?authkey=Gv1sRgCI_slIuh4PWkOQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sv_SEzeyWAI/AAAAAAAAD3I/QjbE1yWAbPo/s288/queue.jpg" />
          </a>  <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Mn23VAjVLpKW9cbo32odiA?authkey=Gv1sRgCI_slIuh4PWkOQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sv_SD3vYiNI/AAAAAAAAD3E/MHC-SO4albQ/s288/PekingDuck2.jpg" /></a></p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
I am disappointed because the Peking Duck was not tasty. It taste like oily sweet
pancake…
</p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/01lQ2fsWnCCdHat4TzvpAQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCI_slIuh4PWkOQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sv_R9hi9eNI/AAAAAAAAD2s/ZY85XlKFFTY/s288/PekingDuck.jpg" />
          </a>  <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/CUDJt-YndeWmprU5CuRifQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCI_slIuh4PWkOQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sv_SGzVQzsI/AAAAAAAAD3Q/p8uhFMCDNJw/s288/PekingDuck-Macro.jpg" width="182" height="288" /></a></p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
The crispy pork was not nice at all… Most reviews said the fat melt in the mouth and
the skin crispy like biscuit!
</p>
        <p>
I can tell you… Any hawker stall can sell better food then this… :sadism:
</p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DMqfOK9dfiCyVgnKejruxw?authkey=Gv1sRgCI_slIuh4PWkOQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sv_R-EAHsqI/AAAAAAAAD2w/yCXr32uXnZU/s288/Crispypork.jpg" />
          </a>
        </p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
The shark fin was the worst, weird taste and the texture like glue… got cheated …
:cryrun:
</p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/kHqBFzNorfaCMYWzK5lGUg?authkey=Gv1sRgCI_slIuh4PWkOQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sv_SHh1FVII/AAAAAAAAD3U/b-L5L3rkdjc/s288/SharkFin.jpg" />
          </a>
        </p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
I have tried most food except dim-sum because I was lazy to check on it after too
many disappointments… However, the prawn salad and the lamb was notable. At least
it is able to gives me a reason that this restaurant still serve something nice and
tasty :happysigh:
</p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/K_8yuRrBTjxXYfOgddhbUA?authkey=Gv1sRgCI_slIuh4PWkOQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sv_R7kS3s9I/AAAAAAAAD2k/LxOYhyU2lyg/s288/Jelly001.jpg" />
          </a>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/s6UVJxJ_qr0LpcfmA6635Q?authkey=Gv1sRgCI_slIuh4PWkOQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sv_R8wz32EI/AAAAAAAAD2o/iev7g5t3cBM/s288/prawnsalad.jpg" />
          </a>  
</p>
        <p>
          <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Jm-mM0KuUVjgi41-V3UJsg?authkey=Gv1sRgCI_slIuh4PWkOQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite">
            <img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sv_SFxOXhQI/AAAAAAAAD3M/KY_kZc9KOWI/s288/Lamb.jpg" width="255" height="193" />
          </a>  <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LOuU7ERI0TSzIqMt-QwYrg?authkey=Gv1sRgCI_slIuh4PWkOQ&amp;feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_74sdvtXDozc/Sv_R_BKvMQI/AAAAAAAAD20/MhZtWW9kQG0/s288/Plate001.jpg" /></a></p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
Over RM50/person, lousy service (no one help to refill water and clean up)… not so
tasty food…
</p>
        <p>
I would not recommend you to go.
</p>
        <p>
But if you are keen to try it out, go ahead and enjoy.
</p>
        <p>
Until I blog the next entry. Happy commenting!
</p>
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  <entry>
    <title>Affordable or A-force-able</title>
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    <published>2009-11-08T01:33:48.15625+08:00</published>
    <updated>2009-11-08T01:33:48.15625+08:00</updated>
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    <author>
      <name>Kok mING</name>
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        <p>
Let’s not critic on my bad Mal-lish in naming this entry… I have something to share
with you. This was happen two weeks ago, and until now, I still find it is hilarious. 
</p>
        <p>
Before we start, I have to explain to you about my role. As many of you know I am
a person who handle the client engagement for example chit chat with them to find
out what they want, prepare a quote / proposal and so on. My company (not my business)
is a Software house… To simplify this, you can call me IT Sales-person and we start
the interesting story-telling now.
</p>
        <p>
A customer approach me a.k.a. the IT Sales-person to enquire a quotation for a application
report customization. Without any delay, I reply with a quotation which is RM1,000.
The customer was shocked and reply “Why so expensive?”. The customer start to challenge
that the original report that we deliver to her was a piece of junk and why she has
to pay for fixing the junk. I totally agree that we should not pay for junk! So I
support her and request her to justify it. Sadly, she couldn’t. I couldn’t help her
so I advise her to reconsider our quote. 
</p>
        <p>
Then she say, proceed with it and she will pay RM400… Ok… This is getting interesting.
She wants the work to be completed but only pay 40% of the price? Immediately, I declined
by saying that is not enough to cover the running cost and it will be a net loss for
my company. Then the conversation start to be not-so-pleasant but I am generous enough
to complete the work for her and to discuss the pricing later. But she is not agreeable
to that and wanted to rebill me on the time she spent to speak with me… Now, let’s
see who wants to deliver the work and who is trying to be ridiculous…
</p>
        <p>
If you find something is expensive, you have 2 choices. Buy or Leave to another alternative.
Simple as that.
</p>
        <p>
Even that you own a piece of junk, you want to dispose it. You will still have to
pay for the disposal fees, correct? 
</p>
        <p>
Again… apply the same situation on <a href="http://pleaselah.com/khang/?p=369" target="_blank">KFC
Shrimp Stix</a> . Can you tell KFC that your shrimp stix is only 20% of your advertising
size, so I will only pay your 20% of the price? I believe the Uncle KFC will turn
alive and dip you into the burning oil… :hahaha:
</p>
        <p>
Another example, I am a very <a href="http://blog.kokming.com/2006/11/17/BattlesAgainstTMNetKokMingVsStreamyxCustCareTeam10thDay.aspx" target="_blank">difficult
customer for TMNET Streamyx</a>. However, I still have to pay FULL subscription fees
every month, otherwise they will terminate my account and charge me reconnection fees
after I settle the outstanding bill! Yes! They terminate you and still charge you
for reconnection… how ridiculous… furthermore the best effort basis is the worst in
the world. I wish I have the power to demand but no…
</p>
        <p>
You see, in a commercial world. We are the consumer, the best way to safe guard our
benefit is to be a smart consumer. The provider can choose whether or not to deal
with you too. So, there is nothing by force… 
</p>
        <p>
If the customer can set the price and the provide has to accept it. Then I will go
to Japanese restaurant eat the abalone and salmon sashimi for RM1 / meal… because
the restaurant are serving the dead corpses of fish without any cooking. I am so kind
to go in and eat them all, save their money to dispose those junk too! :xd:
</p>
        <p>
 
</p>
        <p>
Hope you had a good laugh and able to find some learning points in this entry. :-)
</p>
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