Monthly Archives: May 2009

difference in degrees

Posted on May 17, 2009 by gee

If Channing wasn’t some semi-famous A/B list actor he’d just be another good looking shirtless guy jogging on campus I sprain my neck to ogle. Lucky for me, he is a movie star with a couple new flicks out this … Continue reading →

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the cuteness

Posted on May 16, 2009 by gee

From My Famous Friend an insightful feature piece on Stephanie March back in 2006: Stephanie has always been horribly superstitious, and the mention of anything important causes her to knock on wood. This makes it amusing to talk about important things where … Continue reading →

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things that annoy me (but really shouldn’t)

Posted on May 14, 2009 by gee

I don’t usually go crazy english-nazi during everyday conversations but some things just drive me… crazy. Examples: – when people pronounce ‘client’ as a one-syllable word, sounding like ‘klein’. WTF, you manglish flers. – when people pronounce ‘flour’ as a … Continue reading →

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quoting without regard to context

Posted on May 14, 2009 by gee

“then I feel entirely justified in collecting free panties twice a year.”

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hits and misses

Posted on May 11, 2009 by gee

How do you go from this:   to this:   Mariska has a hard on for Carolina Herrera dresses. She tends to wear Herrera to award shows. (I mean, how else do you think this fashion idiot knows who Carolina … Continue reading →

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Barbie Stephanie

Posted on May 11, 2009 by gee

And you thought the Kentucky Derby was all about the horses and booze.   Let’s be honest – who wouldn’t want a life-size Stephanie March doll? Even better if it comes with different outfits.

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*speechless*

Posted on May 11, 2009 by gee

Grik couple have 21 children: IPOH: Anyone who is astounded by American couple Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s brood of 18 children do not know about housewife Chu Seok Len yet. … “I have graduated from raising my own children … Continue reading →

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i don’t mean to offend anyone but are you a moron?

Posted on May 10, 2009 by gee

Is there any way that the papers misquoted him and I might’ve mistaken our Education Minister for a sexist dweeb? Here are two back to back quotes in a news item in The Star about the Minister wanting to make sports … Continue reading →

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the awesomeness of Star Trek

Posted on May 9, 2009 by gee

let me tell you it. I am a fan but no purist. Wasn’t too sure about the whole idea of ST getting ‘reimagined’ but when I saw the product, I understand now. I tried to find something really obvious about … Continue reading →

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Baby, I Think We’ve Made It Big

Posted on May 9, 2009 by PpFt

Ever heard of the Sanderson Hotel, London? Me neither. It looks like the sort of thing that might be called “comtemporary luxury with a touch of whimsy” in magazines. But all this eclectic modern sophistication is not the main point. … Continue reading →

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well poupon you too, mister

Posted on May 8, 2009 by gee

From the I-dunno-what-else-to-say department, via the Huffington Post: Hannity Attacks Obama For Putting Mustard On His Burger Really, what else is there to say?

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AHA!

Posted on May 8, 2009 by gee

  I couldn’t place the actress that played Call-Me-Sam The Lawyer but she was so darn familiar so I looked her up. Melinda McGraw. … How could I forget that name? Melinda effing McGraw is MELISSA SCULLY. duuuuh!!!! Though, obviously, … Continue reading →

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irony

Posted on May 7, 2009 by gee

  From The Star’s Battleground Ipoh photo gallery. I’d be lying if I said I was surprised and appalled. Nevertheless, it’s painful to watch. An exciting day in Ipoh. One for the history books. But not any kind of history books … Continue reading →

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laksa love

Posted on May 7, 2009 by gee

Nana shared a write up about Malaysian food in the NY Times, published in 2006. I just wanted to reproduce this bit on asam laksa: The bowl that arrived was a master class in contrasting textures and flavors, with each … Continue reading →

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no reason to be cute, detective…*

Posted on May 7, 2009 by gee

but d’aaawwwwww Olivia Benson is the cutest detective evah. I’m starting this one like I did the previous one – I didn’t HATE this episode. I only half hated it. The entire fucking second half!! Ok, so let’s start with … Continue reading →

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