View From Labuan... fireworks 2012

Happy New Year to all friends.. 

May the new year bring joy and prosperity to all of u...

LiFe Is BeAuTiFuL...

my loving cat..

Our cat Brown is missing, and we miss her greatly ):...

The picture won a best 9/11 Photoshopped picture contest.

The tourist guy, is an Internet phenomenon consisting of a photograph of a tourist Photoshopped pictures after the September 11, 2001 attacks. The tourist was identified as Péter Guzli.

Soon after 9/11 an image showing a tourist while an airliner was about to hit the building beneath him circulated on the Internet. It was claimed that the picture came from a camera found in the debris at Ground Zero. The picture won a best 9/11 Photoshopped picture contest.
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Ramadhan Al Mubarak 01 August 2011

Salam Ramadhan Al Mubarak..
May Allah s.w.t shower his abundant blessings on all of us in this holy month...

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Beautiful Hats at the Royal Wedding

The Royal Wedding on April 29, 2011 in London, England.

Their Royal Highnesses Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge kiss on the balcony at Buckingham Palace on April 29, 2011 in London, England.

Best Hair Colors for Asian Skin

As many Asian women know, it's hard to dye thick hair that tends to resist color. Plus, unless it's done properly, coloring Asian hair can sometimes result in an unappealing brassy effect, especially if you're going blonde. Your best bet is to seek the help of a professional hairstylist, but if you decide to try it at home, here's what you need to know to choose the right hue.

Overall color: Sleek, black hair against a pale complexion can look striking. However, Asian hair naturally tends to lack depth, since there's little color variation. If you’re looking to add some dimension, you can get a boost from colors like copper and dark brown, according to Vietnamese hair stylist Ngoc Huynh. One of her clients' faves is Joico's moss brown, but she also gets many requests for rich chocolate and cinnamon tones as well. The pros at hairhighlights.org recommend avoiding violet, white, platinum blonde, and blue-tinged shades because they tend to clash with Asian skin tones.

Layered color: Double-sided coloring, which involves dying the underside of your hair a darker shade while using a lighter color for the top layer, is another option for adding intensity to your hair. The benefit is that the two colors offer contrast while allowing for two completely different looks, depending on whether your hair is worn up or down. Adding to the appeal, when the hair flows, a shimmering effect occurs, which will add luster to your locks.

Highlights: Asian hair gets a huge boost from highlights. Benefits range from improved depth and texture to more visible movement and the illusion of fullness, according to Kyle White, senior colorist at Oscar Blandi Salon in New York. Huynh agrees, recommending that you choose tones that are in the eggplant, mahogany, or burgundy family, but she warns against overly chunky effects, because they look fake. It's best to keep your look low-key; remember that less is definitely more.

Lightening Hair

Don't be deterred from dyeing your locks — just proceed with caution, especially when you're opting to lighten your hair. White recommends seeking the help of an expert stylist — specifically, one who is accustomed to coloring Asian hair — since properly lifting (or bleaching) color before dyeing prevents that dreaded red and orange tinge. Don't go to the extreme; instead, consider warm tones, specifically, ones that mimic how sun naturally lightens hair.

 
 


Jennifer Olvera is a Chicago freelance writer covering food, dining, travel, nightlife, entertainment, spa, and lifestyle-related topics for internationally recognized magazines, newspapers, books, and Websites. She's the Chicago nightlife editor for Zagat and the Midwest editor and Chicago dining writer for Gayot.com. Jennifer regularly writes cover stories (and tests recipes) for the Food section of the Chicago Sun-Times while penning pieces about far-flung destinations for the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, and Frommers.com.

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Facebook shut down hoax spreads like fire

Internet faux news site Weekly World News posted an outrageous story that Facebook will be shut down on March 15th 2011, due to the stress it has put Founder Mark Zuckerberg through.

Normally this type of news would not even be worth our time and effort, but an unfortunate situation occurred where thousands of viewers actually believed the story and shared it on Facebook. Over the past hour, 40 of my 320+ friends shared this story, and I’ve received a couple messages and emails about it from “worried” fans. I expect that the situation will get worse, sparking more controversy over the Internet.

Here is a snippet from the article:

PALO ALTO, CA –Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook will be shut down in March. Managing the site has become too stressful.

“Facebook has gotten out of control,” said Zuckerberg in a press conference outside his Palo Alto office, “and the stress of managing this company has ruined my life. I need to put an end to all the madness.”

Zuckerberg went on to explain that starting March 15th, users will no longer be able to access their Facebook accounts.

“After March 15th the whole website shuts down,” said Avrat Humarthi, Vice President of Technical Affairs at Facebook. “So if you ever want to see your pictures again, I recommend you take them off the internet. You won’t be able to get them back once Facebook goes out of business.”

So just to confirm, this is a fake story by a faux news site, similar to that of The Onion and Chive. As a reminder, always fact check before passing on stories, or else what happened today will keep happening over and over (like this trend will ever stop anyway)… oh yea, use some common sense. Also, with a company estimated at being worth over $50 billion, why would anyone even think of suddenly shutting it down. As a friend said, it would obviously make sense to sell it off rather than just kill it all together.

Best Makeup Tips. Ever. For Asian Women

1.Asian skintone
Most Asians have a yellow skin undertone, so pick a yellow-based foundation and powder instead of pink-based ones.
If you’re lucky enough to have a good complexion, you can choose to skip the foundation. For those who have spots and blemishes, use a good creamy yellow-based concealer with lots of coverage and opacity. Dab concealer on top of the blemish and blend with your finger, then set by dusting a little loose powder all over.

2.Asian lashes
asian lashes Asian lashes tend to be short and poker-straight. Lash curlers are great for opening up the eyes, but if you love a longer-lasting fuller curl, try using a heated lash curler.
Add definition to your eyelashes with two coats of mascara — black is the color that complements Asians’ black or dark-brown irises. Lengthening mascaras contain micro-fibers to extend lash tips and create the illusion of longer lashes, while thickening mascaras help to volumize if you have thin or sparse lashes. Look for a mascara that comes with a thin brush applicator to reach the entire lash length for a full coat.

3.Asian eyes
asian eyes Often, Asian eyes lack a crease in the upper eyelid (i.e. single eyelid), or they seem to disappear when the eyes are open. Asian eyelids are also somewhat heavier, making the eyes look tired and puffy.
Add definition with a generous stroke of eyeliner for definition, or try a black eyeshadow for a smoky smudged effect — this sooty look especially flatters eyes without creases. Apply with a small angled brush, staying close to the lashline.
To disguise puffy lids, blend in brown or apricot matte shadow over the upper lid, sweeping all the way up and out of the outer corner. Blend highlight along the brow bone and along the rim of the inner corner to add dimension.

4.Asian cheekbones
asian checkbones Most Asians have naturally high cheekbones. For a youthful flush, accentuate your cheeks with a blush shade like rose or soft berry that will lift the yellow undertone.
Apply blush with a blush brush and sweep using crescent strokes just below the apples of your cheeks. To locate your cheek apples, just smile — they’re the part of your cheeks that pop out.
For a more dramatic look, apply highlighter to the top of your cheekbones to play up your bone structure.