Mother of hurricanes,Hurricane Sandy has caused devastation to East Coast of United States.Where it is popularly known as financially active city for 24/7,Superstorm Sandy has caused the stock exchanges to be closed for a second day in New York.This will certainly give a hard hit to the economy in US.18 lives were taken by Sandy,which total up to 40 so far.Millions of people are living in the dark as the power supply were shut down.Victims were killed by fallen tree.The subway system is in underwater.Families were forced to leave their home.Cities are flooded.More than 80 homes were destroyed by a wind-fueled fire in Breezy Point,as the severe flooding complicated efforts by firefighters to reach the blaze.Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said that there had been at least 23 other major fires in the city.

 

Now you can hold it in ONE hand.

Apple's latest Product - the new iPad mini

Yes,Apple finally released the iPad mini!And it's definitely not shrunken size of the New iPad.iPad mini weighs just 308g with its screen measures 7.9 inches diagonally which fits perfectly in one hand, and it comes in black or white #predictiblecolour.It’s just 0.28 of an inch thick..The processor consist of an A5 chip,similar to its sibling,the current iPod touch.Not only with a front -facing FaceTime 720p camera,iPad mini also has a 5-megapixel camera in its back.It also includes the new Lightning connector,which is on iPhone 5 !Mention about iPhone 5 reminds me that iPad mini includes SIRI too!The smart cover is shrunk as well,and it comes with multiple colors.

It is slightly larger than its rivals,Google Nexus 7 as well as Amazon Kindle Fire HD.Despite the advantage,Apple iPad mini comes with a little higher price.It starts at $329/£269 for 16GB, then increase to $429/£349 for 32GB, and $529/£429 for 64GBs (all stated are Wi-Fi models only).Wi-Fi models will start shipping on November 2,while the LTE version will be two weeks later.Pre-order starts on 24 October 2012.

For more info checkout apple.com 

World Diabetes Day (WDD) is around the corner!Some intro about WDD shall I make here.
WDD is celebrated 14th of November every year.So you might ask,why 14th of November?Well,it is merely to marks the birthday of Frederick Banting, who, along with Charles Best, is credited with the discovery of insulin #hero!Another question might popped out right from your mind,

How did it all begin?
World Diabetes Day was introduced by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1991, in response to concern over the escalating incidence of diabetes around the world. Since then, the event has grown in popularity every year. 
And the best thing is,WDD is celebrated WORLDWIDE #thumbsup.

So what's the highlight of WDD this year? O.o
The World Diabetes Day 2012 campaign marks the fourth year of the five-year focus on
 “Diabetes education and prevention.”
The World Diabetes Day 2012 campaign will link the urgent need for action to the protection of the health of our future generations. Particular focus will be placed on highlighting the importance of education - for health professionals, people with diabetes and people at risk – in reducing the impact of diabetes throughout the world.
The slogan chosen for the campaign is:
The 2012 campaign will have a special focus on children and young people as the driving force for the promotion and dissemination of education and prevention messages that we hope will inspire and engage local communities to recognize the importance of early awareness of the risks and dangers of diabetes. The aim is to build awareness among children and young people of the warning signs and risk factors for diabetes and that in many cases type 2 diabetes can be prevented through healthy eating and physical activity.
The three key messages of the campaign are:

• Access to essential education for everyone
• The way we live is putting our health at risk
• People with diabetes face stigma and discrimination

Date :
11 November 2012 (Sunday)

Venue (Start / Finish) :
Dataran Merdeka

Distance :
10KM - Run
5KM - Walkathon

Time (Flag-off):
7 AM (Run)
7:30 AM (Walkathon)

Fee :
Walkathon - RM 15 per entry
10km Run- RM 30 per entry

Closing Date for registration:
31 October 2012 (or upon reaching 5,000 participants whichever comes first)

Simple!Go to www.wdd2012.com

For more information,log on to www.idf.org/worlddiabetesday/

Taylor Swift's latest single from her album Red!Begin Again!While not everyone can strike to Paris to mend a broken heart,unless... you are Taylor Swift.The Begin Again video features scenery at the lovely Paris,and also Taylor's elegant style of fashion.She walked into a shop,sipping cappuccino,eating desert #bonappetit and met a great looking Parisian where most of the people say he's Parisian Ryan Gosling!You can imagine the look huh.This song is a little bit more uplifting compared to her "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" which shows frustration and anger.Well,enjoy the song and feel free to leave comments below. Au revoir. :)


Begin Again lyrics

Took a deep breath in the mirror
He didn't like it when I wore high heels
But I do
Turn the lock and put my headphones on
He always said he didn't get this song
But I do, I do

Walked in expecting you'd be late
But you got here early and you stand and wave
I walk to you
You pull my chair out and help me in
And you don't know how nice that is
But I do

And you throw your head back laughing
Like a little kid
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny cause
He never did
I've been spending the last 8 months
Thinking all love ever does
Is break and burn and end
But on a Wednesday in a cafe
I watched it begin again

You said you never met one girl who
Had as many James Taylor records as you
But I do
We tell stories and you don't know why
I'm coming off a little shy
But I do

And you throw your head back laughing
Like a little kid
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny cause
He never did
I've been spending the last 8 months
Thinking all love ever does
Is break and burn and end
But on a Wednesday in a cafe
I watched it begin again

And we walked down the block, to my car
And I almost brought him up
But you start to talk about the movies
That your family watches every single Christmas
And I want to talk about that
And for the first time
What's past is past

And you throw your head back laughing
Like a little kid
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny cause
He never did
I've been spending the last 8 months
Thinking all love ever does
Is break and burn and end
But on a Wednesday in a cafe
I watched it begin again

But on a Wednesday in a cafe
I watched it begin again

Recently I have just read this magnificent book,'The Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Mother" written by none other than Amy Chua.A little biography of Amy.She is The John M. Duff, Jr. Professor of Law at Yale Law School and she is married to a Jewish,Jed Rubenfeld,who also happens to be an academic,Professor of Law at Yale Law School.Raised by Chinese parents,she went through the "Chinese-parenting model",where the parents want their children to excel in things they do.Straight A's in academic is a MUST.If they were to enter competitions,#1 must be in their hands!And so,Amy used the same kind of model to her children.It seems to be effective on their first Chinese daughter,Sophia.However,problems arose with their second children,Louisa,or more commonly known as Lulu.in this memoir,Amy revealed her secrets for her children's remarkable talent in music as well as in academics .Although some of the tactics used by Amy might be too harsh and over,yet I can fell that 99% of the things she has done are mainly for her children's benefits..In my humble opinion,this book depicts the parenting style practiced by most of the Asian parents.It's a Best New York Times Bestseller!So what are you waiting for?Go grab one now! :)

President Barak Obama vs Governer Mitt Romney!The debate is just so tensed!And after this 3rd Presidential debate,there's just 2 weeks left until THE DAY! ELECTION DAY!Who do you think is better?Who will win the election?Stay tuned. :)

James Bond 007 theme song "Skyfall" by Adele is a total hit!"Skyfall" topped the iTunes chart just after 10 hours of released!This incredible piece of song with Adele's powerful voice is also topped with the 77-piece orchestra in the background!



Skyfall lyrics
This is the end
Hold your breath and count to ten
Feel the earth move and then
Hear my heart burst again

For this is the end
I've drowned and dreamed this moment
So overdue, I owe them
Swept away, I'm stolen

Let the sky fall, when it crumbles
We will stand tall
Face it all together

Let the sky fall, when it crumbles
We will stand tall
Face it all together
At skyfall

Skyfall is where we start
A thousand miles and poles apart
When worlds collide, and days are dark
You may have my number, you can take my name
But you'll never have my heart

Let the sky fall, when it crumbles
We will stand tall
Face it all together

Let the sky fall, when it crumbles
We will stand tall
Face it all together
At skyfall

Where you go I go,
What you see I see
I know I'll never be me, without the security
Are your loving arms
Keeping me from harm
Put your hand in my hand
And we'll stand

Let the sky fall, when it crumbles
We will stand tall
Face it all together

Let the sky fall, when it crumbles
We will stand tall
Face it all together
At skyfall

Let the sky fall
We will stand tall
At skyfall

 It has been a year since Steve Jobs leaves the world.He is indeed a great man whom we will never ever forget.An innovator.A visionary.A man who had the determination to change the world.A man who had changed the world's technology.A man who had created various mind-blowing products,ranging from MAC,iPod,iPhone to iPad.A man who had practically changed the world's communication.And the list goes on and on...
Without him,Apple wouldn't exist.Without him,technology wouldn't improve.
In commemorating Steve Jobs,below is the list of quotes of his,

• Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.

• Do you want to spend the rest of your life selling sugared water or do you want a
  chance to change the world?
• Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn't matter to me ... Going to bed at night saying we've done something wonderful... that's what matters to me.
• I would trade all of my technology for an afternoon with Socrates.
• When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: "If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right." It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" And whenever the answer has been "No" for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.
• Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.
• Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure — these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.
• Again, you can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.
• Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking. Don’t settle.
  
    
• Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.