King Ming in BRISBANE

SUITCASE RUMMAGE

2012-02-05T17:43:00.006+08:00

SUITCASE RUMMAGE
05 Feb 2012
12PM - 5PM
Reddacliffe Place

Suitcase Rummage is a mini scaled market with giant rewards; it promises to be everything that is a market without the hassle. Its about bringing a suitcase (or two!) filled to the brim with your goods and treats.

KOMMONER
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You can be a part of the Rummage experience by selling wares or come along to buy some real beauties! There will be brilliant vintage, artwork, bric-a-brac, clothing, books, jewellery, seconds, hand-made, shoes, records, music, badges, cards, handmade paper... you name it!

You can bring up to 3 suitcases per stall. Set up as per our normal Rummages (i.e no infrastructure, no mass produced products, all wares must be displayed in suitcases).

$25 STALL FEE:
$15 stall registration fee
$10 insurance coverage

More details at
http://suitcase-rummage.blogspot.com.au/

Toddler - NOT FOR SALE!

TRUE STORY!

Yogi Bear & Boo-Boo
I believe they can be sold on eBay for good money

The next Suitcase Rummage is on
04 March 2012

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CHINESE NEW YEAR 2012 - BRISBANE

2012-02-05T17:24:00.006+08:00

Greeting Card from Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk
Thank you!

Greeting Card from Cr Angela Owen-Taylor
Thank you!

Valley Chinese New Year Celebration 2012
壬辰龙年
22 Jan 2012
Valley Chinatown Mall
Duncan Street, The Valley
Multicultural Events

Also known as Spring Festival
Chinese or Lunar New Year celebrates the first day of the lunisolar calendar

Windows and doors will be decorated with red colour paper-cuts and couplets with popular themes of "good fortune" or "happiness", "wealth", and "longevity"

Lion Dance Performance

Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk

Cr. Steven Huang

Michael Chan

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RUtmIEgqVk

Traditional games like "picking marbles" with a pair of chopstick

and Chinese Caligraphy writing by Macau Tourism Board

Kung Fu Panda Kids Performance
Miao Miao Chinese School

During the Chinese New Year, lion dancer troupes from the Chinese martial art schools or Chinese guild and associations will visit the houses and shops of the Chinese community to perform the traditional custom of "cai ching" (採青)

Literally means "plucking the greens", a quest by the 'lion' to pluck the auspicious green normally 'vegetables' like lettuce

which in Chinese called 'cái'(菜)that sound like 'cái'(财)(fortune) and auspicious fruit like oranges tied to a "Red Envelope" containing money

Orchid New Music with Cai Shen
Cai Shen (财神/財神) is the Chinese god of prosperity. He is also referred to God of Wealth in Chinese Folklore.

Cai Shen's name is often invoked during the Chinese New Year celebrations. He is often depicted riding a black tiger and holding a golden rod. He may also be depicted with an iron tool capable of turning stone and iron into gold.

Prunus mume aka Chinese plum is usually translated as plum blossom 梅花
The blossoms are so beloved because they are viewed as blooming most vibrantly amidst the winter snow, exuding an ethereal elegance, while their fragrance is noticed to still subtly pervade the air at even the coldest times of the year

Group Arabic Dance

Bumped into Kyoko
Brisbane International Student Ambassador (Japan)

Qing Dynasty Court Dance
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.

Chinese Singing

Tea Ceremony

Traditional Music Performance
The pipa (琵琶) is a four-stringed Chinese musical instrument, belonging to the plucked category of instruments. Sometimes called the Chinese lute, the instrument has a pear-shaped wooden body with a varying number of frets ranging from 12–26.

Chinese Calligraphy

Fire Crackers

Paradigm Infititum International Business Ball 2012
03 Feb 2012

The company ties in Chinese New Year dinner with its Annual International Ball
to raise fund for AMBCQ

PEKING DUCK

STEAMED SCALLOP WITH XO SAUCE

DUCK MEAT SAN CHOY BAU

SEAFOOD AND SWEET CORN SOUP

KING PRAWN WITH BROCOLLI

STEAMED SILVER PERCH WITH GARLIC

PORK CHOP WITH PEKING SAUCE

DEEP FRIED SQUID WITH SALT AND PEPPER

YANG CHOW FRIED RICE

SPEECH BY KIONG CHAN, CEO PARADIGM INFINITUM

SPEECH BY THE HON PETER SLIPPER MHR

TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN CHINESE LION DANCECHAN YAU LAM SCHOOL
The Chinese Southern (南獅) Lion dance originated from Guangdong, the homeland of the Chinese southern style lion. The Chinese southern horned lions are believed to be Nians.

The Chinese Southern dance is more symbolic. It is usually performed as a ceremony to scare away evil spirits and to summon luck and fortune.

The Chinese southern lion exhibits a wide variety of colour and has a distinctive head with large eyes (of an eagle), a mirror on the forehead (demons are supposedly scared of their own reflection), and a single horn at center of the head (the horn of a unicorn mentioned earlier). Lion dance costumes are considered to be spiritually protective when used as they are traditionally blessed before usage.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0jyTxfYcSo

BUSINESS PANEL DISCUSSION
GARY HARDGRAVE, RADIO 4BC
GRAHAM YOUNG, ONLINE OPINION
CHICK OLSSON, AUSTRALIAN WOOLGROWERS ASSOCIATION

WISHING ALL HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY
IN THIS YEAR OF THE DRAGON!
HUAT AH!

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BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL 2012 - Australian Open Series

2012-01-02T19:19:00.017+08:00

BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL 2012 - Australian Open Series
1 - 8 Jan 2012
Queensland Tennis Centre
190 King Arthur Terrace
Tennyson

I'm here today at Pat Rafter Arena

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYg48cyCCF0

Luxury Corporate Suite 6 for Brisbane City Council
These suites has air-conditioned corporate suite for twelve guests, cushioned seating located in front of suite for 14 sessions, access to exclusive player visits, complimentary programs provided in suites (1 per person), access to the Brisbane International exclusive corporate bar, company signage on corporate suite door and a selection of food & beverages available on request (additional cost)

All 14 Sessions $28,650
Split Session Packages (7 nominated) $18,900
Individual Session $1,990

Brisbane International Student Ambassadors here with me today are (from left) Doris and Guillaume

Our corporate passes!

Photography © Brisbane International

LET THE GAME BEGIN!

Women's Singles - 1st Round
Tamira Paszek (AUT) v Ana Ivanović (SRB)

Photography © Brisbane International

Ana Ivanović is a former world no. 1 Serbian tennis player, ranked #22 on WTA rankings
Ana was featured on a Serbian postage stamp of 40 dinars ahead of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing

Photography © Brisbane International

DID YOU KNOW
That "real tennis" was an indoor raquet sport played by royalties which
later evolved into the modern "lawn tennis" by the English in the late 19th century?

Tamira Paszek (AUT) v Ana Ivanović (SRB)
3-6 3-6

Ana Ivanović will play Kim Clijsters in a second-round blockbuster after winning her first-round match today.
“It’s going to be tough … last time had a battle I think it’s fair to say. She’s definitely a champion and a great player.”
[SOURCE]

Lord Mayor Cr. Graham Quirk with Ian Klug and John Aitken

IT'S LUNCHTIME!

Good food to give us more energy to cheer for our favourite tennis players!

Women's Singles - 1st Round
Serena Williams (USA) v Chanelle Scheepers (RSA)
6-2 6-3

Serena Williams has upped the ante on the crucial points to down a determined Chanelle Scheepers in the first round of the Brisbane International.
“I have to say I saw her practice yesterday and she’s slamming the ball really, really hard, she’s moving well so she’s due for some big matches.”
[SOURCE]

Photography © Brisbane International

Former world no. 1, Serena Williams is considered to be one of the greatest women's tennis players of all time!

Gordon Scott

Andy Murray (GBR), singles ranking #4
came to visit and have a chatter with us.

He will face Mikhail Kukushkin (KAZ) today (03 Jan 2012) at Pat Rafter Arena
Too easy, I reckon!

Andy christened the table with a champagne flute for good luck!
No.. Not really, he accidentally broke a glass
Now I have his DNA and we're gonna clone him in one of secret labs in Singapore

Steve Ayles, Brisbane International Tournament Director
came to visit and discussed how Brisbane is the perfect venue for Australian Open

Dessert

Men's Singles - 1st Round
Julien Benneteau (FRA) v Bernard Tomic (AUS)

Photography © Brisbane International

Julien Benneteau (FRA) v Bernard Tomic (AUS) 2 -6 6 -4 5- 7

Hometown hero Bernard Tomic has won his first match at the Brisbane International, holding his nerve in an enthralling three-set contest against experienced French campaigner Julien Benneteau to move into the second round.
“I trained with him in the Davis Cup in a team, so I know Benny well and it’d be good if he could win … We’ll see how it goes. I’d like to play him in the second round,” he said.
[SOURCE]

Looking forward to seeing other international tennis superstars like ~~Lebron James~~, Andy Murray, Alexandr Dolgopolov, Kei Nishikori, Florian Mayer, Gilles Simon, Kim Clijsters, Andrea Petkovic, Samantha Stosur...
and of course, my favourite - Maria Sharapova

Tickets on SALE from $14.90
http://www.brisbaneinternational.com.au/tickets

Camera tripods, monopods, telephoto camera lenses with a focal strength of greater than 200mm; video cameras and handy-cams are NOT ALLOWED!

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CHRISTMAS GATHERING 2011

2011-12-27T14:49:00.007+08:00

A pleasant surprise..
Christmas Card from Lord Mayor Brisbane, Cr. Graham Quirk

Myself, Christine, Matthew, Doris and Michael at AMBCQ Christmas Event
(Photography: Anthony Byron)

On Christmas Day, we gathered at Upper Mt. Gravatt
for a nice Holiday BBQ!

Eight massive tubs of marinated meats to go around
Ingredients includes soy sauce, garlic, sugar, sliced onions, sesame oil, salt and pepper

Hosted by my bro, Thant Zin Aung

Fondly remembered for our newspaper article early this year
http://mydemoninyou.blogspot.com/2011/01/brisbane-flood-jan-2011.html

Korean-styled BBQ 고기구이
We wrap the meat with lettuce and add 쌈장 Ssamjang

Fun, games and catching up with old pals

Tim-哥 busy BBQ-ing for us!

Zin and Bonnie playing merry-go-round on the clothes line

Guys playing FIFA on the PlayStation 3

Girls playing 斗地主 (Struggling against the Landlord)
One of the most popular card game played in China
This game originated from the Huangshan District
inspired by the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976)

Time flies and its dinner time, we had Hot Pot (Steamboat)
Soup stock was prepared for 5 hours and radish was simply orgasmic!

Playing through the night...

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY! =)

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REDLANDS INDIGISCAPES CENTRE

2011-12-24T17:33:00.003+08:00

Brisbane International Student Ambassadors are here today at
REDLANDS INDIGISCAPES CENTRE
17 Runnymede Road
Capalaba
QLD 4157
Admission FREE

We were welcomed at the door by a friendly water dragon!

So what is REDLANDS INDIGISCAPES about?
The Redlands IndigiScapes Centre is Redland City Council’s environmental education centre. It was opened in February 2000 and has botanic gardens featuring only plants locally native to the Redlands area.
The gardens have many different themes and provide living examples of how you can use native plants in landscaping in your own back yard. Many of the plants are available for sale through our main monthly plant sale, and in smaller number whenever we are open.

First, let us try some Australian native food produces
at TEA GARDEN CAFE!
Open Tuesday - Sunday 10AM-4PM

Assorted Home-baked Biscuits
$3.50

Lillipilly jams & spreads!

Barramundi Spring Rolls and Sliced Kangaroo Meat
Remember to try their very famous IndigiCake (apples, dates and coconut) $4.50

Now that we had a fulfilling Bush Tucker Afternoon Tea
Let's go for a Guided Tour

Australian Native Bee (Tregona Carbonaria)
They are stingless and will travel 500m from its home in search of native flowers
These bees are happy to hitch a ride on passersby to get to their destination

Discovering native plants and insects during the walking trail

WATCH OUT!

These snakes and lizards are ornamental
and can be spotted by keen eyes along trails!

Signages makes the trail walk educational for nature lovers!

Private Joke.. LOL!

Scribbly Gum (Eucalyptus Haemastoma) is one of the 700 species of Eucalyptus, native to Australia, named after the "scribbles" on its bark. These zigzag tracks are tunnels made by the larvae of the Scribbly Gum Moth (Ogmograptis Scribula).

Eden and Xavier studied the tree for Cassie's (Koala) claw marks.

Mariana tries out the Soap Tree (Alphitonia Excelsa)
Aborigines used crushed leaves and berries as a fish poison.
Medicinally, leaves were crushed, mixed with water and applied as a head bath to reduce headache and sore eyes. Infusions of the bark and root were rubbed on bodies to reduce muscular ache or gargled to cure toothache.

You can even bring home a native plant from the Nursery at $2.10/each
from the smallest ground cover to the tallest blue gum!
Most of the stock from the nursery is collected from seed in local Redlands conservation reserves and grown on site by volunteers.

One of my favourite - Rough Maidenhair (Adiantum Hispidulum)

REDLANDS INDIGISCAPES CENTRE
The Centre is open 10am - 4pm, Closed Monday
Tea Garden Cafe is open 10am - 4pm, Closed Monday
Nursery is open 9am - 12pm, every first Saturday of the month

WHAT'S ON?
01-31 Jan Who’s Hiding in my Garden? - art exhibition
29 Jan Australia Day plant giveaway
04 Feb IndigiScapes’ nursery monthly plant sale
03 Mar IndigiScapes’ nursery monthly plant sale

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Ambassadors Picnic at Kangaroo Point

2011-12-03T16:38:00.004+08:00

Brisbane International Student Ambassadors
went to have our picnic at Kangaroo Point Cliffs!

Absolutely beautiful Summer Afternoon
facing the Brisbane River

Julie brought Russian Salad
Danielle brought Beef Pies

Kyoko brought Inari
Inarizushi (稲荷寿司) is a pouch of fried tofu filled with usually just sushi rice. It is named after the Shinto god Inari, who is believed to have a fondness for fried tofu. The pouch is normally fashioned as deep-fried tofu (油揚げ, abura age).

Peter making Greek Skewers in his Vietnamese Hat (Nón Lá aka Leaf Hat)

Elsa brought Goreng Pisang (Fried Banana Fritters)
Pisang goreng (fried banana in Malay/Indonesian) is a snack food mostly found throughout Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. In Singapore and some parts of Malaysia it is known as "goreng pisang" (banana fritter). It is consumed as a snack in the morning and afternoon. In Indonesia, pisang goreng is often sold by street vendors.

Deiter brought Balut
A balut is a fertilized duck embryo that is boiled alive and eaten in the shell. Popularly believed to be an aphrodisiac and considered a high-protein, hearty snack, balut are mostly sold by street vendors in the regions where they are available. It is commonly sold as streetfood in the Philippines. They are common, everyday food in countries in Southeast Asia, such as Laos (where it is called kai luk – ໄຂ່ລູກ), Thailand (khai khao – ไข่ข้าว), Cambodia (pong tea khon ពងទាកូន) and Vietnam (trứng vịt lộn or hột vịt lộn). They are often served with beer.

Kinda like KINDER SURPRISE!

Poor duckling =(

Asian Wannabes

Danielle also made a cake!

Watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v_uqEqsnog

Enjoying small chats over International Cuisine

発汗により失われた水分、イオン(電解質)をスムーズに補給する健康飲料です。
適切な濃度と体液に近い組成の電解質溶液のため、すばやく吸収されます。そのためスポーツ、仕事、お風呂上り、寝起きなど、発汗状態におかれている方に最も適した飲料です。

Matt expressing himself again!

Making video clips of memories!

Director, Xavier Pare at work!

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Suit Up with Men’s Style

2011-12-01T06:36:00.000+08:00

I happened to pass by the newsstand today and something caught my eye – the SPRING / SUMMER 2011 issue of Men’s Style magazine that has Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen from Twilight) on the cover. It was only $10.95 for 162 pages of glossy 80-gram magazine and of course, Ashley Greene!

Want to be a Brisbane International Student Ambassador?

2011-11-30T09:16:00.002+08:00

Study Brisbane is searching for international and domestic students with a passion for the city to be part of our 2012 Brisbane International Student Ambassador program.

How does it work?

Firstly, you will need to impress us with your passion for the city, your creative writing skills and your easy-going communication style. You'll need to be reliable (we'll want you to participate in special Ambassador events) and skilled-up in social media (we'll want you to blog about your life in Brisbane).

Along the way, you'll get first-hand introductions to some of Brisbane's best experiences and develop great contacts. You might even find yourself being interviewed by international media!

Applying is easy

Simply access the application form below and email your completed application to studybrisbane@brisbanemarketing.com.au. Applications close Friday 3 February 2012 . All nominees will be contacted in February 2012.

Application form

Please note this position is only open to students currently studying at one of Study Brisbane's member institutions. The complete list of Study Brisbane member institutions can be found here.

In order to be considered for the role, please ensure you duly complete all the sections of the application form and attach your current resume.

Want to know more?

Click here to send a question to our current Ambassadors to get the insider info on the role and their experiences or for a sneak peek of Brisbane International Student Ambassadors in action click here for a quick flick (which we're proud to say was filmed by Maria McDougall, our 2010 Brisbane International Student Ambassador representing Canada).

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YAYOI KUSAMA at GoMA

2011-11-26T13:37:00.009+08:00

Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) has this new amazing exhibition..

Yayoi Kusama
18 Nov '11 - 11 March '12

Who is Yayoi Kusama?
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is one of the most significant and influential artists working today. The Gallery has had a long working relationship with Kusama, and her installations Soul under the moon 2002 and Narcissus garden 1966/2002 are among the most popular works in the Gallery’s Collection.

‘Look Now, See Forever’ transforms the dramatic spaces of the Gallery of Modern Art with a series of spectacular immersive rooms, featuring new sculptures and paintings as well as film projection and installation. Showcasing Kusama’s innovative work with colour, form, space and perception, this exhibition shows a senior artist at the peak of her powers.

Revel in the vibrant and playful works of Kusama by adding colourful dots to The obliteration room, a popular interactive installation first commissioned by the Queensland Art Gallery for Kids’ APT in 2002.

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYLZH1EGWKw

THREADS
01 Oct '11 - 05 Feb '12

Threads transformed through knitting, weaving, looping and stitching are the most flexible of materials. Often carrying significant personal and cultural narratives, they move across temporal and spatial boundaries, connecting old and new ideas, just as they provide important links between people, places and ways of life. Threads also have the capacity to unravel, opening up possibilities for innovation, discord and creative change.

Bringing together a diverse range of contemporary textiles from the Gallery’s Australian, Asian and Pacific Collections, ‘Threads: Contemporary Textiles and the Social Fabric’ celebrates the ways in which contemporary artists explore and extend the textile medium.

The Gallery formally accepted a significant 22 metre long Tongan ngatu tā’uli (black bark-cloth) in a special ceremony in Auckland on 5 September 2011. The work was commissioned by the Queensland Art Gallery as one of several major new collection acquisitions to mark the 5th anniversary of the opening of the Gallery of Modern Art.

Many works from the exhibition draw on traditional textile practices while also engaging new technologies, materials and imagery to reflect and transform existing social, political and cultural conditions.

Through the visually striking designs, skilled techniques and richly textured surfaces of contemporary textiles, the exhibition investigates their function as a form of skin or interface with other cultures, the use of abstraction and rhythm to engage with local environments, the weaving of new histories and ideas of nation, and the continued vitality of garden imagery.

Ten Years of Contemporary Art
12 Nov '11 - 19 Feb '12

In recent years, Brisbane benefactor James C Sourris, AM, has been gathering an extensive collection of contemporary Australian art, focusing on the first decade of the twenty-first century and paying particular attention to Queensland artists.

This exhibition celebrates James C Sourris’s involvement with the Gallery and highlights the vital role benefaction has played in the development of the Gallery’s contemporary art Collection. The exhibition will honour Mr Sourris’s sustained and generous support of the Gallery’s Collection. ‘The James C Sourris AM Collection’ comprises both Indigenous and non-Indigenous works, and a wide range of media including paintings, videos, installations and works on paper.

Opening hours
Monday to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.00am - 5.00pm

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Lord Mayor wipes fees to boost hotel development

2011-11-23T17:12:00.004+08:00

Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced a three year moratorium on infrastructure charges for new four and five star hotel development in a bid to encourage much needed construction of new stock.

Cr Quirk today announced four initiatives as part of his blueprint to encourage economic development and create jobs to continue growing Brisbane’s $114 billion economy.

“These announcements are just the beginning. Creating jobs and boosting Brisbane’s economic development is a priority for me and my Administration is doing all we can to boost confidence, hope and opportunity,” he said.

“Brisbane is a destination of choice for business, investment and major events but we don’t have enough hotel rooms with no new CBD hotels for over a decade.

“I am placing a three year moratorium on Council infrastructure charges for new four and five star hotel developments in Brisbane that will be backdated to 1 July, 2011 but construction must commence within two years of approval.

“This is the most practical way that Council can help boost development together with being flexible by allowing mixed use developments incorporating hotal accommodation."

The announcements follow recommendations announced last week by the Lord Mayor’s Economic Development Steering Committee that were developed in consultation with over 200 Brisbane businesses.

Cr Quirk said he would advertise for a Chief Digital Manager within the next fortnight.

“This person will encourage businesses to explore digital solutions and opportunities and advise Council on opportunities that lie in the digital economy for local businesses,” he said.

Cr Quirk said $595,000 had been allocated over three years for the introduction of the Brisbane Greeters Program that will encourage volunteers to welcome and take visitors on short walking tours specific for visitors to the city.

He also announced the establishment of a voluntary worldwide Brisbane alumni and city ambassador network to sell Brisbane abroad.

“The first round of inductees will be our International Student Ambassadors who are about to return home to their families and friends and tell them about Brisbane,” he said.

“They will be enabled agents for our city who will help promote Brisbane as a place to work, study and invest,” he said.

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WARNER BROS. MOVIE WORLD + PARADISE COUNTRY

2011-11-10T23:00:00.000+08:00

Guess where we are heading today?

Warner Bros. Movie World
Pacific Motorway, Oxenford QLD 4210
feat. Brisbane International Student Ambassadors

Robert Landman gave us a warm welcome!

Avoid going on a weekend if possible
Its awfully crowded and ride queues/waiting time are really long

SUPERMAN ESCAPE
0-100km in just 2 seconds
760m of vertical climbs, weightless drops, head-spinning twists
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

I almost shat in my pants
I think I'm getting too old for this kinda adrenaline rush

(Photography: Eden Wu)
Check out my constipated face =(

BATWING
4.5G vertical launch up and freefall 60m tower
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

Themed shop fronts and walkways
Brings back fond memories of my younger days
when my parents brought me here

Snow White and Three of her Dwalves
(not included with Entrance Fee)

HARRY POTTER SHOP

In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight!
Let those who worship evil's might, beware my power. Green Lantern's light!
FLASH and GREEN LANTERN

LETHAL WEAPON
85km/h 765m of non-stop drops, dives, bends, rollovers
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

Getting ready for the thrill ride

I thought I almost died in this one T_T

CHINATOWN
Kinda feels like Shanghai back in 1943
Yes, I was already born then.. Problem?

Bat Girls
(also not included with Entrance Fee)

SCOOBY-DOO SPOOKY COASTER
$13million indoor rollercoaster
laser lighting, sound effects, animatronics and kaleidoscope
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

WILD WEST FALLS ADVENTURE RIDE
70km/h 20m heart-stopping drop to final splashdown
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

Vivian (China) and Cherry (Hong Kong) thought they could stay dry
by hiding behind two big-sized Anglo-white Australians

Myself (Singapore) and Nimal (Sri Lanka) thinking we could stay dry
by hiding behind Vivian and Cherry who were
hiding behind two big-sized Anglo-white Australians

YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG!

Nimal taking a nap on top of a corpse!

LUNCH TIME!

WB KIDS'

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!
Aww look how cute this ride is

Paradise Country
Aussie farm life at its best
Entertainment Road, Oxenford QLD 4210
(which is just right behind Movie World)

Baa Baa White Sheep, have you any wool?
It's kinda cool to be a sheep
you just graze, poop and sleep everyday
and once in a while let some bloke shave you

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZG4Hie3orM

Vintage Nimal

Kangaroo & Koala Sanctuary

You marsupians are all so lazy
Look at that fupa (fat upper pelvic area)!

I love Galahs aka Cacatua Roseicapilla (the lil birds sitting on the fence)
cos they are as noisy as I am.. 小心我有神经病！

Awww.. check out that cute koala baby!

Stockmen & Sheep Dog Show

The stockman practiced cracking the whip
to break the leaf on Vivian's mouth!
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

Sheep herding

Evil sheeps chasing after damsel-in-distress

Cow Milking
The stockman says that this cow produces 4 flavors of milk
Chocolate, Strawberry, Banana etc
TRUE STORY!

Sheep Shearing Show & Ram Parade

Look how happy the sheep is
Must be feeling very refreshed now in the hot summer

Christine (Australia) and Eden (Taiwan) participated in the Sheep Shearing

Billy Tea & Stock Horse Arena

Making a traditional Billy Tea
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!
Swinging it forward 2 times and backwards 1 time

Traditional Damper
Yes we got to eat the damper and drink the tea later

Mckayla (or however you spell her name) teaching us how to ride a horse
This is how it's done - LIKE A BOSS!

(Photography: Eden Wu)
I put my fingers in the horse's nostrils and it sneezed
Kinda fun!

(Photography: Lalita Potchana)
Brisbane International Student Amabssadors
(left to right from back) Christine, Matthew, Eden, Ming, Vivian, Han, Kyoko, Patricia, Julie, Doris, Pardeep, Isabel, Elsa, Cherry, Manpreet, Lita, Xavier, Guillaume

Buy your tickets here
http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/
One-day Adult ~~$79.99~~ $71.99
http://paradisecountry.myfun.com.au/
One-day Adult ~~$19.99~~ $17.99

STUDENT DISCOUNT CARD
- For Students only
- No Cash Value
- Non-Transferrable
Need one? Contact me!

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Nuffnang Blog Awards, Here I Come

2011-11-10T15:53:00.003+08:00

The last Nuffnang Blog Awards I attended was in October 2009
and guess what? It's back in 2011!
Let me share with you three best parts about this event..

1. Making friends with awesome people (eg. Gosiengfiao Sisters)

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoHrzckFyF0

2. Jizzworthy food

3. Fantastic Performance

All in all, the crème de la crème in the Asia-Pacific blogosphere will gather this year
in Putrajaya Marriott, in the bustling metropolitan capital of Malaysia,
on 16 December 2011.

Stay tuned for more details!

Now everyone say "Alodia Gosiengfiao"!

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CITYCYCLE in BRISBANE CITY

2011-11-02T15:13:00.014+08:00

(Photography: Nimalaprakasan Skandhakumar)

Study Brisbane Student Ambassadors were appointed as CityCycle Ambassadors
in photo: Badiul (Bangladesh), Eden (Taiwan), LM Graham Quirk, Han (Vietnam), Julie (Ukraine) and myself (Singapore)

Do you know that you can cycle from city to
UQ (St. Lucia), QUT (GP) or Griffith Uni (South Bank)
within 30min?

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6pE2tNirKs

Do you know that Australians had the third largest increase in BMI in the world over the past 2 decades? (average of 27.6 kg/m2)
1. More than 17 million Aussies are overweight or obese
2. Obesity has taken over smoking as the leading cause of premature death and illness in Australia

IT'S TIME TO GET OFF THAT COUCH
AND START CYCLING, MATE!

There are 92 stations across key areas
of West End, Brisbane CBD and Fortitude Valley

Subscription is easy-peasy
Annual $60.50
3-Month $27.50
Weekly $11.00
Daily $2.00

First 30min of any journey is FREE
31min to 60min $2.20
61min to 90min $6.05
91min to 120min $11.00 etc etc

Now watch me Test Drive the City Cycle!

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34fqCHSOLwc

I HAD TO CHASE SOME BAD GUYS!

I'M TRYING TO IMPRESS AND ENVIRONMENTALIST!

REMEMBER!
1. Obey Queensland Road Rules
2. Helmets must be worn
3. Give way to pedestrians
4. No cycling at Queen Street Mall and on Motorways

More info on CityCycle here
http://www.citycycle.com.au/

Special thanks to
CHRIS HARVEY - http://www.chrisharvey.id.au
GORM TEPER - http://www.gormteper.com
for the awesome photos and video!

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DIWALI/DEEPAVALI 2011

2011-10-26T11:07:00.003+08:00

HAPPY DIWALI 2011, everybody!
Diwali aka Deepavali aka Festival of Lights is celebrated by lighting small clay lamps (diyas) filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil and the uplifting of good over evil. During the celebration, everyone wears new clothes and share snacks and candies with family members and friends.

For many of my Singaporean friends, today is a public holiday today
but not in Brisbane, Australia!
Its WEEK 13 before Exams!

However, there is a celebration at
Sri Selva Vinayakar Koyil (Ganesha Temple)
4915 – 4923, Mt Lindesay Highway
South Maclean, QLD 4280

Meanwhile, enjoy a music video from my favourite Hindi movie of all time

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PowlCiFOR7M

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BRISBANE ZOMBIE WALK 2011

2011-10-25T11:55:00.008+08:00

BRAINSSSSSSSSSS...
Oh no, zombies have attacked Brisbane!
(feat. Cherry Lea Smithson, Twyla Anderson et al.)

Actually NOT!
People have gathered here today 23 October 2011 (Sunday)
for a charity walk - Brisbane Zombie Walk 2011

The objective is to raise money and awareness for
Brain Foundation of Australia

Also known as zombie mob/march/horde/lurch/shamble/shuffle/horde/crawl etc
The first parade was started on 19 August 2001 in Sacramento, California
The current Guinness World Record holder for "Largest Gathering of Zombies"
stands at 4,093 in New Jersey, USA

This walk starts from Wickham Park
all the way through Brisbane CBD to Fortitude Valley

Interesting costumes - Alice and The Mad Hatter Zombies
(feat. Kate Benfer et al.)

Pokemon Crew Zombies

School Girls Zombies
(feat. Jess Horneman, Tess Harwood)

Nurses Zombies

Toddler Zombie
(feat. Bowss Ladyface)

Catholic Girls Zombies

Wrestler and Ronald McDonalds Zombies

Egyptian and Snow White Zombies
(feat. Wayne Harvey, Jade Kristel Davis, Kal Amity et al.)

Baseball Player Zombie

This one freaks me out a lil
cos it reminds me of The Exorcist (1973) movie
(feat. Jade Allan et al.)

Jedi Zombie (Star Wars)
(feat. Tennille Wagner)

Child Zombie

Nurse Zombie Gone Wrong

Mexican Zombie
(feat. Brad Willmot et al.)

Corpse Bride Zombie

Death Metal Delinquents Zombies
(feat. ChloBro Dyllan Scott, Bonnie Iss Gheyy)

Hula Zombie (Hawaiian)

Zombies with a Cause
(feat. Truly Tactless, D'Lora McCandless, Morgan Mccandless et al.)

Michael Jackson Zombie

Nerd Zombie
(feat. Katy Duldig)

After-Shower Zombie

Chef Zombie
(feat. Vader Fincklestien)

Police Zombie
(feat. Ellakai Pearce)

Troll Zombie
(feat. Will Nuttridge)

HAZMAT Zombie

Vampiric Zombies

Chinese Zombies

watch Brisbane Zombie Walk 2011 video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-9llQAgcy8

more photos here
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150877354320046.751474.514885045&type=1

Brisbane Walk 2010 photos here
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150300499675046.534923.514885045&type=1

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Can't upgrade to iOS 5?

2011-10-13T08:41:00.003+08:00

Hurray! iOS 5 is out today for downloads!
Wait a minute.. I've been trying to upgrade this stupid phone since 4 hours ago
and nothing seems to work, while getting Error Messages 3002, 3004, 3014, 3194, 3200 etc from iTunes

If you have been trying to upgrade to iOS 5
with your older model iPhones or Gameboy,
go bang your head against the wall
This upgrade is not for you!

Here are a few options of what you may wanna do
Try at your own risk!

OPTION 1
Keep trying to update with iTunes relentlessly
while singing Aung Lang Syne to a photo of Steve Jobs
(weeping optional)

OPTION 2
Download the firmware externally (through links below)
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4 (GSM)
iPad
iPad 2 (GSM)
iPad 2 (Wi-Fi)
iPod touch (gen 3)
iPod touch (gen 4)
Go to iTunes, hold down shift (Windows) or Options (Mac)
Select the file you just downloaded from above
and click update

OPTION 3
Put your phone in DFU (Restore) mode
1. Switch off phone
2. Hold POWER and HOME button
3. On Apple logo, release POWER button while continue to Hold HOME button
4. Open iTunes
5. Upon detecting your iDevice, you're in DFU mode
6. Click on Restore

OPTION 4
My advice is to wait a couple of days
till 312m Americans, 1,339m Chinese, 1,210m Indians, 22m Australians (hmm... maybe not) and 5m Singaporeans finish updating their firmware before you do so..

OPTION 5
Get a Samsung Galaxy SII, Motorola Bionic or HTC Titan from your nearest store
which could be much faster and less frustrating process

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iOS 5 on 12 October 2011

2011-10-06T07:18:00.000+08:00

R.I.P. Steve Jobs

The NEW iOS 5
will be released on 12 October 2011 (next Wednesday)
FREE to download from iTunes

New cool features includes:
- Notifications on top of the screen (discreetly without popping up in the middle of the game)
- Better sync of apps, chimes, popups and badges
- iMessage (send message across iPhone/iPad/iPod)
- Twitter Intergration (Tweet direct from Safari/Photos/Youtube/Maps)
- Reminders/To-Do List
- Newsstand
- Ad-free Safari

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLJIef-e-7g

Meanwhile, the NEW iPhone 4S
that comes features
- Dual-core A5 chip (7 times faster, power efficient)
- Improved Battery Life (8hr 3G-talktime, 6hr browsing, 9hr WiFi, 10hr video, 40hr music)
- 8MP, f/2.4, 73% better Low-light, Face Detection camera
- Photo Editing
- 1080p HD Video Recording (video stabiliser, noise reduction)
- Video Editing
- iOS 5 (as above)
- iCloud (virtual storage/streaming)
- Siri (voice control commands)

Compare iPhone 4S with iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS

Compare iPhone 4S with Samsung Galaxy SII, Motorola Droid Bionic and HTC Titan
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/04/iphone-4s-vs-the-smartphone-elite-galaxy-s-ii-bionic-and-tita/?a_dgi=aolshare_facebook

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THIS IS OUR DECISION TO LIVE FAST AND DIE YOUNG

2011-10-05T20:02:00.000+08:00

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SUITCASE RUMMAGE [02 Oct 2011]

2011-10-02T20:15:00.002+08:00

Suitcase Rummage
02 October 2011
Redacliffe Place, Brisbane Square

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbqUK6-LbKA

The next Suitcase Rummage is on 06 November 2011

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SUSHI BATTLE (West End)

2011-10-02T20:13:00.001+08:00

TSURU scoring 58 points winning the competition

Full article at
http://leongmingen.blogspot.com/2011/09/sushi-battle-west-end.html

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Brisbane Whale Watching

2011-09-25T11:34:00.005+08:00

Ladies and gentlemen, today we are boarding MV Eye-Spy to do
BRISBANE WHALE WATCHING

Today we'll try to spot Migaloo (aboriginal for "white fella"), the gay albino humpback.

Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) comes from the Greek word "big wing" due to their massive pectoral flippers; 'knobby' protuberances on the leading edge of the pectoral flippers and on the rostrum; scalloping along the trailing edge of the tail flukes; distinctive arching of the back before diving (hence the common name 'humpback').
Humpbacks do not have teeth, but instead have between 270-400 baleen plates on either side of the mouth. Baleen is made of keratin, much like human hair and fingernails, and is used to filter small prey from the water.

Warm welcome by Captain Kerry Lopez
Kerry holds one of only two commercial whalewatching permits in Moreton Bay and is dedicated to the protection of Humpback whales.

Lunch Voucher

Morning Tea

Joining me today (clockwise from top left)
Bean (Vietnam), Mohammed (Saudi Arabia), Su-jin (Malaysia), Xavier (Philippines), Han (Vietnam), Badiul (Bangladesh), Cherry (Hong Kong), myself (Singapore) and Elsa (Indonesia)

Safety Instructions
Doris (China) listening attentively while Mariana (Mexico) day-dreams away

Cool merchandises
like whale, shark, dolphin plushies, caps, t-shirts etc

Birthday Boy - Matt (USA)

Doris (China) is also celebrating her birthday on board today

Arrival at the Moreton Bay area where whales use to rest, bond and feed their young
Only 2 vessels are allowed in the marine park for whale watching by legislation
Let the whale watching begin...

Try to identify some of the whale parts you see later..

Patricia (Ecuador) with Mohammed

The first humpback appeared
trying to catch our attention by blowing
(attention whores)

They were very happy to spot us
and very soon, hords of them began to swim towards our catamaran
and started dancing to greet us

Kinda like olympics synchronised swimming
They would take turns to blow and do tail flips to impress us

Some humpbacks were really cheeky
and kept showing us their anuses

While watching the whales,
Captain Kerry explains whale behaviours and shared stories

My hump, my hump, my hump, my hump,
My lovely lady lumps (Check it out)

Flashy Splashy and Show-off!

They came really near to our boat
and everyone wanted to give it a pet

One of them surfaced, took Captain Kerry's camera and swam away
(just kidding)

Check out the magnificant flukes

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VPR3iRlw3k

Lunch time

You can watch the whales while having your lunch
Humpbacks feed mainly on krill and small fishes in Summer
None of which are in the lunch menu, so don't think of feeding them

A group of whales swims in a shrinking circle blowing bubbles below a school of prey. The shrinking ring of bubbles encircles the school and confines it in an ever-smaller cylinder.
The whales then suddenly swim upward through the 'net', mouths agape, swallowing thousands of fish in one gulp.

Cape Moreton

The ghost lady of Cape Moreton must watch whales every season

We had an awesome lot of fun watching the whales!
Also for most of us, who have never been so near to whales in our entire life.

GUARANTEED SIGHTINGS OF THE WHALES

Price:
$125 (direct from Redcliffe)
$155 (ex Brisbane hotel/CBD transfer)
Time:
9:30AM - 3PM
Book at:
http://www.brisbanewhalewatching.com.au/PickUpSelect.asp
info@brisbanewhalewatching.com.au
(07) 3880 0477
Parking:
FREE
Wheelchair Friendly:
Yes

More info at
http://www.brisbanewhalewatching.com.au

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2011-09-19T15:34:00.000+08:00

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North Stradbroke Island

2011-09-19T11:15:00.002+08:00

I'm on a trip to....

.. North Stradbroke Island
North Stradbroke Island is an Australian island in the state of Queensland, 30 km southeast of the capital Brisbane. Before 1896 the island was part of the Stradbroke Island. In that year a storm separated it from South Stradbroke Island, forming the Jumpinpin Channel. It is known colloquially as Straddie.

Our friendly aboriginal guide today, Shane

Showing us different types of Boomerangs
A boomerang is usually thought of as a wooden device, although historically boomerang-like devices have also been made from bones. Modern boomerangs used for sport are often made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastics or other high-tech materials.

Boomerangs come in many shapes and sizes depending on their geographic or tribal origins and intended function.

This one is for hitting enemies who wield shields

This one works like a hammer

Aboriginal Paintings

Symbols and Signs

A painting of Dolphins herding fishes for humans to fish

Now we paint our own stories on the boomerangs

My boomerang tells a story of a lizard walking towards a fireplace

Next we were taught to throw boomerangs

Next we went to Point Lookout

breath-taking view

Shane shares stories of the land

Saw a whale (I think)

North Gorge

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB0GSX9okJE

Phil mimicks Baywatch

and it was time to bid farewell to Shane

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Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2011

2011-09-19T10:38:00.003+08:00

We're on our way to Toowoomba
(-1)

Everyone was going there
so the traffic was quite terrible
Should have left earlier

Finally arrived at Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
16 - 25 September 2011

Now in its 62nd year, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has been growing bigger, brighter and more colourful each year. It is the longest running floral event of its kind in Australia as the premiere celebration of flowers, food, wine, culture, entertainment and all things spring!

With a vibrant street parade, fascinating flowers, and floral displays, fabulous food, wondrous wine, awe-inspiring art, imaginative interactive workshops and exceptional entertainment, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has something for everyone!

This was the exact location where footages of
cars getting washed away by the floods shocked millions worldwide

(from left)
Ming (Singapore)
Eden (Taiwan)
Christine (Australia)
Elsa (Indonesia)

Lots of people brought chalks to draw on the streets
while waiting for the Grand Central Floral Parade to start

The parade begins...

The parade lasted for about 1.5 hours
It was massive with lots of vibrant colours and characters

More info here
http://www.tcof.com.au/

More photos here
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150803283030046.735788.514885045&type=1

After that we went to Panoramic Drive

The scenery is awesome!

Authentic Aussie BBQ with the Schindlers

We went for an after-lunch stroll

Prickly Pear (Opuntia)
Cactus figs are often used to make candies, jelly, or drinks such as vodka or lemonade

While we're strolling, a stranger who lives there
invited us over for some tea (Wolf Creek!)
Being curious Asians, we accepted the offer of Aussie hospitality.

This is an ancient road used by Aboriginals
Untouched since then

Watching the sunset

video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5aBXIOhfVs

Christine's pet

After that we went to the carnival to take some photos
before heading back to Brisbane

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JET LAG

2011-09-16T07:23:00.002+08:00

heart heart heart is so jetlagged..
and i miss you more than anything

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SUSHI A LA CARTE (Brisbane CBD)

2011-09-15T12:22:00.005+08:00

Sick and tired of eating at Korean sushi outlets?
Want something more authentically Japanese?

My friend, Yamaguchi Miki opened a NEW sushi shop
SUSHI A LA CARTE
Shop 4/126 Adelaide Street
Brisbane CBD
(across the road from GSTAR RAW)

My top pick is
Soft Shell Crab
$2.80
Spicy Sesame Tuna
$2.40

They also have other dishes such as
Salmon Oyako Don $7.90
Negito Don $7.90
Eel Don $8.50

The best part is
1. They are Halal certified
2. You can choose between Brown Rice or Sushi Rice
3. Show your student card for 10% discount

GO TRY IT!

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SANTOS CITY OF LIGHTS [Brisbane Festival]

2011-09-14T18:15:00.001+08:00

SANTOS CITY OF LIGHTS
Brisbane Festival
4 - 24 September 2011

An exciting event for Brisbane Festival 2011, Santos City of Lights is the first laser light show of its kind in Australia.

Santos City of Lights will fill the space between Kurilpa and Goodwill Bridges with a nightly choreographed spectacle of lasers and lights that can be seen across the city.

Every night during the three weeks of Brisbane Festival, the main viewing area at South Bank’s Cultural Forecourt will be buzzing with festival atmosphere, food and beverage outlets and will be home to Santos Lounge and various unique art installations.

The creatives behind this major project are internationally acclaimed Australian lighting designer, John Rayment, who created the lighting for the Sydney Olympic’ opening and closing ceremonies and creative director, Tony Assness, whose past work includes the 75th Anniversary of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the design of 360 for Sydney Dance Company. Laser and Water Design by Glenn Turner and Tara W Cox, Oracle Attractions.

This extraordinary spectrum of lights and lasers will radiate from roof tops, the river and bridges and is set against dramatic musical scores.

Santos City of Lights is a free event and gives people the opportunity to see Brisbane with a fresh perspective.

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmjC5K3l73E

LIQUID INTERACTIVE LIGHT SCOPE
Brisbane Festival
4 - 24 September 2011

Discover the morphing, ever-changing Liquid Interactive Light Scope for a psychedelic experience. The walls will pulsate with colour and layers of electronic imagery that will react to your movement and the complementary soundscape. The Liquid Interactive Light Scope is a contemporary digital art installation constructed outside of QPAC, and near the Wheel of Brisbane. It is a 25-meter long tunnel, featuring over 400 LED screens provided by TDC.

One-way traffic will pass through the seemly dark, tunnel day and night. The graphics are computer generated, created within seven themes inspired by a variety of visual reference including ‘Tron’ the recent Disney Film, and pixel art. These graphics will illuminate across both tunnel walls, displaying large scale randomly generated graphical display.

Human interaction will change the graphics.The experience is complimented by an original soundtrack of which it's speed and rhythms, along with the human interaction, affect the visual display.

The very nature of this installation will mean that each time you visit you are likely to encounter a very unique experience. Come and see this exciting technical art display, a first of its kind!

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW8FFnN8-mI

Had my first meal since Sunday evening
Its time to be strong

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FINALE

2011-09-13T10:40:00.007+08:00

Hey you,

(photography: Gorm Teper)

You may have just chanced upon my blog from a Google search
seen me on newspaper or have been following my blog for ages
Thanks for visiting, I shall now re-introduce myself

My name is Ming, Leong Ming En in full
born on 30 November (Sagittarius) in Singapore
Went to Maha Bodhi School, Chung Cheng High School (main),
Catholic Junior College, Temasek Polytechnic and Griffith University
Bachelor in Business : International Tourism and Hotel Management
undertaking Masters in Human Resource Management

More than often I use the words "kaopeh" and "diu"
People know me for photography, blogging and
being Brisbane International Student Ambassador (Singapore)
and President, Griffith University Nathan Singapore Students Association

My typical beverage is Latte
Often mistaken for a Korean or Hong Kong-er
~~On extremely rare occasions, you can spot me without a lighted cigarette~~
(I quit!)
Wishes all 2,465 Facebook friends a "happy birthday" 365 days a year

This is 0604433C, my name is Ming

FIN!

p/s: I've done my part as Man, I shall leave the rest to God..

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I'M SORRY

2011-09-12T11:46:00.005+08:00

for the first time in almost 2 years
i called home from brisbane
and my mum said "没有钱啊？"

i wished i were smarter
i wished i were better in prioritizing my life
i wished i were more empathetic
i wished i were a better son
i wished i were a better person

lastly my mum said "记得有我陪你一起难过"
常常为身边的人而坚强的梁铭恩这次败北了

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MATTERS IN GRAY [ambassadors]

2011-09-12T09:34:00.004+08:00

Matters in Gray Training Organisation
offers industry training for hairdressing, retail and business in Brisbane and throughout Queensland.

They focus on the practical hands on skills required to create great
Hairdressers, Retailers and Business Managers in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Their commitment to the graduates of our Hairdressing School in Brisbane, their retail trainee's and business students is to create industry recognised graduates.

Their courses are nationally recognised certificate courses designed for the Hairdressing, Retail and Business environments.
The Academy offers a range of courses from Certificate II to Diploma level.

They deliver apprenticeships, traineeships, full time and part time courses to domestic and international students in a flexible way to suit the needs of the student and employer.
The training school takes them from our state of the art college environment to the individual one-on-one training in the workplace.

Matters in Gray is located in the heart of the southern business district of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
The college is 15 minutes from the city and 40 minutes from the Gold Coast.

Ladies Haircut $13
Mens Haircut $8
Blowdry or Set (short) $15
Ladies Stylecut & Blowdry $22
Foils $5/each
1/4 Head Foils (approx 15) $25
1/2 Head Foils (approx 30) $45

Streaks & Blowdry (long) from $45
Long Hair Formal $35
Perm Cut & Blowdry/Set from $55
Colour & Blowdry from $32
Mens Colour Cut Blowdry $45
Conditioning Treatment $12
Beauty services from $10

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deBO-oRZTWc

Cert II Hairdressing
$2,400

Cert III Hairdressing
$16,342

Diploma in Salon Management
$6,342

Location:
12 Mt. Gravatt-Capalaba Road
Upper Mt. Gravatt

Phone:
3349 6538

More info here
http://www.mattersingray.com.au/

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MT. COOT-THA BOTANIC GARDENS

2011-09-12T09:29:00.005+08:00

Mt. Coot-tha Botanic Garden
Mt. Coot-tha Road
Toowong

(from left)
Gorm - http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150279049576503.331542.582121502
Ming - http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150778603515046.730496.514885045
Chris - http://chris.superuser.com.au/
Carl - TBA

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DAVIES PARK WEST END MARKET

2011-09-12T09:27:00.002+08:00

Every Saturday
6am - 2pm
Davies Park, Montague Road
West End

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAf-yKQbf5A

More info here
http://www.daviesparkmarket.com.au/

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WILSON'S LOOKOUT

2011-09-12T09:24:00.002+08:00

Wilson's Lookout
New Farm

TRANG RESTAURANT
Shop 2, 59 Hardgrave Rd
West End

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JACK CHARLES V THE CROWN

2011-09-12T09:21:00.002+08:00

JACK CHARLES V THE CROWN
WED 7 - SAT 10 SEPTEMBER

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAlw3nsXdek

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BEAUTIFUL NOISE (Brisbane Festival)

2011-09-06T15:09:00.005+08:00

Anyways we're here today at
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
119 Lamington Street
New Farm

to watch BEAUTIFUL NOISE world premiere

Director: Anton (Legs On The Wall)
Creative Director: Andrew Fee (Raw Dance Company)
Composers: Timothy Constable and Bob Scott

The first official performance starts the following day,
6 Sept 2011(Tue) all the way to 10 Sept 2011 (Sat)
at 7PM (60min, no interval)

Adults $40, Concession $32

Photography/Videography: not allowed

Yes, WORLD PREMIERE
We were the first group of people
all over the world to watch this performance!

Wait.. No idea who they are?

watch Legs on the Wall video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA1FQo-RGxs

watch Raw Dance Company video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JRh6uGMw5o

Legs on the Wall + Raw Dance Company = Beautiful Noise
Easy Mathematics (even for non-Asians)

In the Brisbane Festival atmospheric amphitheatre, a spectacular world-first production takes shape that will have audiences on the edge of their seats.

Fearless performers scale the walls of Brisbane Powerhouse and flying acrobatic dancers draw all eyes up to the night sky, rhythm masters of tap set the beat, while hip-hop artists smash the stage.

Brisbane’s Raw Dance Company and Sydney’s Legs On The Wall have joined forces to create Beautiful Noise – a stylised aerodynamic performance commissioned by Brisbane Festival.

Created and conceived by Anton, Director for Legs On The Wall and Andrew Fee, Creative Director of Raw Dance, the production dynamically celebrates movement and embraces every detailed sound composed by Timothy Constable and Bob Scott.

With energised tempos, spectacular jumps and a rhythm of tap like you have never seen before, a conversation of movement and sound between the performers will fill the space from the floor, up the walls, to the sky. This is a wild experience you do not want to miss.

I would say the performance was
"FUN, CLEVER and ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE"

Need some peer pressure?

"Everyone's watching BEAUTIFUL NOISE
So where the bloody hell are you?"

Buy tickets to Beautiful Noise here
http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=BRISBANE&organ_val=2718&event_val=BEAU&schedule=list

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Kurilpa Derby 2011

2011-09-04T21:22:00.003+08:00

Gnu Chris and myself are here today at West End
to celebrate Kurilpa Derby 2011

Its the 4th Annual Kurilpa Derby
by West End Community Association (WECA)
Kurilpa is an aboriginal word
which translates to "place for water rats"
which covers the area
West End, South Brisbane, Hill End, Dutton Park,
Highgate Hill and parts of Woolloongabba

WEST END REPRESENT!

Bicycle Polo

Its kinda like hockey,
objective is to get the ball between the cones

Host of the day is Wonderwoman

The derby starts as kids of all ages
race down Boundary Street

You may bring your ride.. Whatever it is!
Wheelchair?

Roller Skates/Blades?

Horse?

Dog?

Or just a wheel!

Pram?

Rickshaw?

Office Chair, even!

Or your wagon?

Skateboard?

You can even SHARE one!

Crowd cheers for our young rider!

The objective is to reach the finishing line first!

Music fills the air, as West End celebrates!

Join in the dance!

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-URBGr3DXNs

Local indigenous elder, Auntie Mulinjarlie

Cr. Helen Abrahams (The Gabba)

Squid Relay
where participants use raw squids as a baton
in a relay race, passing it through their mouths

The Squid Relay Champions!

After that, was the Martini Relay
where they have to balance 2 martinis on a round tray

Roller Derby Girls

Spotted: Christine (BISA Australia)

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Australia-Malaysia Ball 2011

2011-09-04T21:02:00.003+08:00

I'm here today at Landmark Restaurant
Shop 101, Sunnybank Plaza
Mains Rd
Sunnybank

to attend Australia-Malaysia Business Council Queensland (AMBCQ)
Australia-Malaysia Ball
26 August 2011

Grace Tan (President, Singapore Business Council)

Anthony Lin (Secretary General, Federation of Taiwanese Assoc in Queensland)

The menu today looks absolutely fantastic!
I'm definitely in for a treat..

Keith Low from QUT

Emily and Ken Zhai from Griffith University

Calvyn Tan, Dwight Tay and Flora Lei from QUT and UQ

Cr. Julian Simmonds (Walter Taylor)

Clem Grehan (Candidate South Brisbane)

Silent Auction

Cr. Angela Owen-Taylor (Parkinson)

Cr. Graham Quirk (Lord Mayor Brisbane)

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-eBOQdqhMY

Wai Kiong, Chan (President, AMBCQ)

John Mickel (MLA)

Cr. Steven Huang (MacGregor Ward)

Freya Ostapovitch (Candidate Stretton)

All in all, it was a fantastic dinner!

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BRISBANE SUNSUPER RIVERFIRE 2011

2011-09-04T20:44:00.003+08:00

Brisbane Festival starts on 03 September 2011 (Saturday)
Today I present you... Sunsuper Riverfire!

Sunsuper Riverfire signals the start of Brisbane Festival 2011 and celebrations kick off from 12noon.
Spectators can enjoy Triple M’s outside broadcast and other Opening Day celebrations to get them in the Festival mood including the Australian Defence Forces jam-packed programme featuring Blackhawk helicopter flyovers at 3.30pm and 5pm and Superhornet F18 aerial displays at 4pm.

As the sky darkens..
Everyone has their cameras pointed to the skies..

Myself and some strangers
but we chat about photography and what-nots

For those watching the pyrotechnic extravaganza from home,
they can tune into Channel Nine’s exclusive live broadcast from 6.30pm and catch all the excitement.

Griffith University Singapore Student Association arrives..
(from left) Daniel, Rachel, Matt, Kaori, Angela, Zhi Hao and myself

Sit back and enjoy the fireworks!

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUFJRGNpx_g

Dinner was at Little Hong Kong
Shop 23A Market Square
Cnr Mains Road & McCullough Street
Sunnybank

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Mercedes-Benz FASHION FESTIVAL BRISBANE

2011-08-26T10:08:00.004+08:00

Mercedes-Benz FASHION FESTIVAL BRISBANE
20 - 26 August 2011

Live Music Performance at the Lyrebird Restaurant
for the pre-event

READ - BY INVITATION ONLY

Danielle (Brisbane Marketing)
I know a lot of you "kaypo"s will start doing a Facebook Search
don't bother, she doesn't have an account LOL

Julie (Ukraine)

The canapés and cocktail/champagne served were absolutely adorable!

Shortly after, we were invited to the Fashion Show venue

Check out the mobile
They have clothes hangers on top!

Excitement fills the air as the show was about to begin!

Spotted: Su-jin (Malaysia) and friends

Han (Vietnam), Danielle, Julie and myself (Singapore)
WHAT WHAT WHAT?
Straight Guys can enjoy a fashion show too! PROBLEM?

SOOT

SABRINA SAUNDERS

THOUSAND DANCERS

SAE MIZAYAKI

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37ysoLwLTfM

KEZINI

EVA LILLY

ROYCE

KIP AND BRAND

SHARKA BOSAKOVA

It was an awesome show
Some designers were really creative and impressive!

TICKET INFORMATION
http://www.mbff.com.au/bookings.html

Package 1 – Three Ticket Offer
Three Ticket Package $117.00

Package 2 – Season Ticket
Season Ticket $850.00
Attend all Runway Group Shows (except the QueensPlaza High Tea, Myer Fashion Luncheon & Fashion After Hours)

Package 3 – Gold Pass
Don’t miss your chance to secure a range of limited VIP hospitality Gold Pass. Combine business with pleasure as you and your guests see the latest fashions while enjoying the Wintergarden Runway Lounge:
GOLD PASS - $115.00 (1 hour pre-show cocktail reception, reserved VIP seating at a runway show).
NOTE: Gold reserve seats are limited.

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Ambassadors Visit DREAMWORLD

2011-08-26T10:01:00.006+08:00

Brisbane International Student Ambassadors
are here today at DREAMWORLD
Dreamworld is one of the significant attraction in Gold Coast
A large theme park built over 210 acres in 1981 by Ardent Leisure
Dreamworld Parkway (Coomera)

Eden (Taiwan) is above 130cm tall
So he can take most of the exciting rides!

Our first ride is the THUNDER RIVER RAPID RIDES

The mining theme is fantastic and got us wet
We should have worn swimmers!

Michelle (USA), one of the most wanted criminals in the Wild West

I believe I've seen this Horse Thief, Badiul (Bangladesh) somewhere

Christine (Australia) joined me for a ride on ROCKY HOLLOW LOG RIDE

This is what we look like after
plunging down the ramp at 50km/h

Doris (China) and Michelle, joins me
for a 3min blow-drying session

Next we visited AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE

Ooh! I've always wanted a vintage car!

Lazy Kangaroos after a meal

Lizards say "Slurp Slurp"

One of my favourite animals - Wombat!!

We were invited to visit the Back-of-House
to see what they do behind the scenes

Over here, they prepare meals for the animals
As you can see these dishes are for the Omnivores

For our Vegerarian (Herbivore) furry friends
This salad platter is for Wombats

"Nobody likes me, everybody hates me,
Guess I'll go eat worms,
Long, thin, slimy ones;
Short, fat, juicy ones,
Itsy, bitsy, fuzzy wuzzy worms"

Frozen mice for the Birds of Prey
cos Live Feeding is illegal in Queensland

These notes are just adorable!

We also got to touch some baby animals from the incubatory
Here we have a baby python

Next we visited the In-House Veterinarian
They housed this lil Crested Pigeon (Ocyphaps lophotes)
cos it was ophaned

and of cos, our cute lil Bilby (Macrotis lagotis)
Fun Fact: They do not need to drink water

Bilby poop poop

Two lil Pademelon (Thylogale stigmatica)

Its drooling.. Aren't they precious?

The friendly Vet-nurse, Sophia showed us their cool equipment

Meeting Grandpa Koala in the hospital after his tumor surgery

Pare Xavier (Philippines) and myself

Ok! Just checking!

More Kangaroos!

And we got to hand-feed them!

Nom Nom Nom

Next we watched the TIGER PRESENTATION

Check out these beautiful cats!

I wanna be eaten by one of these!

Meow Meow Meow!

Apparently the tigers here love Chicken Fillet!

Check out the cute Toilet Signs!

SHARKING - You're doing it wrong!

Its LUNCH TIME!

Goldie the Clown

Love is in the air!
Xavier and Elsa (Indonesia)

Well.. not always!

Nimal (Sri Lanka) our very own Billabong Model

One of their best rides - THE CLAW

No Elsa, that is NOT a washroom!

This ride is so cool
We almost vomitted our lunches!

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37ysoLwLTfM

Next we went to play Laser Tag
ALIEN vs PREDATOR vs YOU

We were briefed by the cool dude commander

"Gentlemen (and Ladies), are you ready to kill some Aliens?"

YES WE ARE!!!!!

No, Christine! You're doing it wrong again!
Friendly Fire!!!!

I scored 695 in the game!

7th Lowest Score - FML!
I'm sure I need to practice more..

DREAMWORLD TICKETS
are cheaper online, to buy them visit
https://shop.dreamworld.com.au/

1-DAY ADULT: $79
21-DAYS UNLIMITED: $99

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Brisbane Festival 2011 Overview

2011-08-20T08:53:00.005+08:00

Brisbane International Student Ambassadors
were invited to THE VILLAGER HOTEL gastrobar|supper club

for an overview of BRISBANE FESTIVAL 2011
to commence 3rd September 2011 (Saturday)

What is in this year's Brisbane Festival?
3 weeks of more than 70 productions and 400 performances
featuring 4 World premieres and 5 Australian premieres

Highlights Include

Evgeny Kissin
11 Sept
Concert Hall, QPAC
Adult: $85
Concession: $70

Maria de Buenos Aires
14-17 September
Concert Hall, QPAC
Adult: $60
Concession: $45

Check out other FREE events at their website too!

There were free-flow drinks and tasty canapés

- Figs wrapped in Jamon served w chevre and balsamic reduction
- Salmon Gravlax en Croute w lemon crème Fraiche
- Meatballs in Napoli sauce
- Vegetarian Sushi
- Duck Liver Parfait En Croute
- Prawn, Avocado and semi dried tomato tartlets
- Smoked Salmon Mousse tartlets w caviar and sour cream
- Chicken Satay Skewer

OM NOM NOM LIKE A BOSS

Christine won 2 FREE tickets to one of the events
during their Lucky Draw!

They also have an iPhone/iPad application
for you to keep updated with the up-coming events!

The festival will open with SuperSun Riverfire
on 03 September 2011 (Saturday) 7PM
You can watch it at South Bank Parklands, City or Kangaroo Point Cliffs
FREE

See photos from Riverfire 2010 here
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150262649840046.482621.514885045&l=c08264a6b5&type=1

watch Riverfire 2010 video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB8jQrxE8Sg

More info at
http://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/

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Christine's Brissy Picnic (South Bank)

2011-08-17T15:18:00.004+08:00

We're here today at South Bank Parklands to have a picnic
on Ekka Holiday 17 August 2011 (Wednesday)
Christine (Australia) and myself (Singapore)

Christine brought her girlie picnic set that comes with
a mat, plates, cups, cutleries, napkins etc

Also, she brought Turkish Bread, Salad, Tomatoes, Hommus, Ham
to make Sandwiches

Om nom nom!

This is how I like my picnic sandwich
Fine Dining Style
LIKE A BOSS

RAWWWLLLLLLL-NOM!

Eden (Taiwan) brought his Taiwanese specialty
Stinky Tofu

Stinky tofu (臭豆腐) is a form of fermented tofu that has a strong odor
It is a popular snack in East and Southeast Asia
It is usually found homemade, at night markets or roadside stands, or as a side dish in lunch bars rather than in restaurants

Elsa (Indonesia) brought Mee Goreng
Mie goreng (Indonesian: mie goreng or mi goreng; Malay: mee goreng or mi goreng; both meaning "fried noodles") is a dish famous in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. It is made with thin yellow noodles fried with garlic, onion or shallots, fried prawn, chicken or beef, sliced bakso (meatballs), chili, vegetables, tomatoes, egg, and acar (pickles).

I'm not a freeloader, I brought Pokka Green Tea
which I believe is Singapore's favourite beverage of all time
Watch video for evidence!

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImLgxw1uGQk

After the feast, we played card games
cos we were too full (and smelly) to play soccer!

Learnt that Elsa could not differentiate
Hearts and Diamonds, also Spades and Clubs

The card game sucks cos I lost badly
Should have played Dai Dee (大老二) instead, which I am GOSU/IMBAL at!

We had a really enjoyable time today!

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Wellington Point (Redland City)

2011-08-15T16:12:00.003+08:00

Brunch at Landmark Restaurant
Mains Road
Sunnybank

before we head out to....

Wellington Point (Redland City)
The Jagera aboriginal people who used to live here call it Koobenpul
Today, a great spot for fishing, boating and various water sports

When its low tide, its simply awesome
You can walk across sand bars!

Collect Sea Shells

As the Hermit Crab grows in size, it has to find a larger shell and abandon the previous one. This habit of living in a second hand shell gives rise to the popular name "hermit crab", by analogy to a hermit who lives alone

Dogs have a lot of fun running around too!

Decapitated Sting Ray

The bar leads to a nearby swamp island

Lots of cool rocks, pebbles, coral skeletons and sea shells

Its a very enriching for geography or marine biology students
when "sedimentation comes to live"

Sea Weed

Spotted a baby crab

Gave it to two lil kids who wanted to captivate it

Not-so-romantic Strolls for the old couples

Fishing for Whitings

The Burmese Household (Zin and Simon) with myself

LIKE A BOSS

Yes they love to climb trees
and are very good at it!

Ok confession time, I really forgot her name.

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India Day Fair 2011

2011-08-15T15:55:00.008+08:00

India Day Fair 2011 at Roma Street Parklands
to commemorate its independence from British rule
and its birth as a sovereign nation in 1947

Lord Mayor, Cr Graham Quirk

among other important people and political figures
such as Anthony Lin, Freya Ostapovitch, Vicki Howard, Cr Margaret etc

There were many awesome song and dance performances throughout the day

Our very own Manpreet Kaur (India)
performing Jai Ho (Translation: May there be victory)

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbjqKqWyiPQ

Sitar is a plucked stringed instrument predominantly used in Hindustani classical music

The Sari (costumes) were simply amazing
comes in all sorts of vibrant colours and varieties

Henna (aka Mignonette) Lawsonia inermis is a plant that is used as dye
the leaves are pounded into a paste and often used for body art
In early days, it has a meaning of marriage and fertility
women will mark themselves to meet their new husbands

Translink Booth
Spotted: Caroline, Phillip Cox and Nathan

Grabbed a photo with Cr Graham Quirk
when he was mingling around with the public

Plenty of good food too!

Biryani Rice

Masala Dosa is made by stuffing a dosa (fermented crepe/pancake) with a lightly cooked filling of potatoes, fried onions and spices. It wraps the dosa around an onion and potato curry or sabji

This is how they make the Dosa

Check out the colourful fabrics!

Doris (China) got her photo with some performers

Indian Oil Lamp
They fill the hollow with ghee during puja
(expressions of honour, worship and devotional attention)

Brisbane International Student Ambassadors
Manpreet (India), Doris (China) and myself (Singapore)

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Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns [AFL]

2011-08-15T15:31:00.011+08:00

Brisbane International Student Ambassadors are here today at
The Gabba (aka Brisbane Cricket Ground) to watch AFL

Kyoko (Japan) and myself (Singapore)

They made a cute lil bun for the ponytail

We're at the pre-event outside the Stadium, before the game
where there are lots of FREE activities to participate in..

Of course our favourite being the Photo Booth
Xavier (Philippines) and Elsa (Indonesia)

Tada! We receive our photos in a nice Lions Lanyard!

my guest, Joel Soo (Singapore) with Rakan (Saudi Arabia)

Elsa's guests, Ruth and Stefhani (Indonesia)

Let the game begin!!!!

ROAR ROAR ROARRRRRR!!!

We also bought chips and beer to eat while enjoying the game
Christine (Australia)

ITS A GOALLLLLL!!!!

It was an exciting and intense match
despite Lions being too overpowering for Suns

During half-time, lil kids come out to play footie

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4SseASMFeo

Our favourite Lions mascot - Bernie "Gabba" Vegas

Sun's mascot

We are the pride of Brisbane town
We wear maroon, blue and gold
We will always fight for victory
Like Fitzroy and Bears of old
All for one and one for all
We will answer to the call
Go Lions, Brisbane Lions
We’ll kick the winning score
You’ll hear our mighty roar!

Final Score
Lions 123 Suns 61
Goals: Brisbane: B Staker 2 J Polkinghorne 2 M Clark 2 M Leuenberger 2 S Sheldon 2 T Banfield 2 A Raines C Stiller J Adcock P Hanley P Karnezis S Black.
Gold Coast Suns: M Rischitelli 2 M Shaw 2 D Stanley G Ablett H Bennell J Fraser.

Next match up is on 27 August 2011 (Saturday)
Brisbane Lions vs West Coast Eagles
at The Gabba, Brisbane

How to buy tickets?
1. Go to the link below
http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/Brisbane-Lions-tickets/artist/800824?calendar_view=1
2. Search for the match you wannna watch
3. Select the seating area you desire
4. For students, choose "Concession Tickets" $17.50
5. Pay!

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Surrealism Up Late [GoMA]

2011-08-04T22:34:00.005+08:00

Brisbane International Student Ambassadors
are at Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) today to attend
Surrealism Up Late

(Photography: Gallery of Modern Art)

Watching exhibits from Surrealism: The Poetry of Dreams
and enjoying a few drinks at the stylish bar/lounge over live music
Attending art talks by curators and local innovators
There's no better way to spend a Friday evening!

My guest today is Ella Alferia (Singapore)

Nimal (Sri Lanka) and Christine (Australia)

Salut!

Doris (China) and Danielle (BM)
HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY DANIELLE!
11 AUGUST 2011

Eden Wu (Taiwan) and Mariana (Mexico)

Cherry Chong (Hong Kong) and her guest Emily Wai

Doris (China) and myself were featured in GoMA's promo video
watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9l1SyS0188

After the exhibition, we headed on to the Kids Corner

Christine puts her creativity into creating her unique Surrealism Sculpture

She calls it her Family Potrait

while Nimal reliefs his pHD stress with art

and Mariana herself is simply the best piece of art

Next we went on to creating our own Surrealism Collage

Its awesome to see how people from different cultures and backgrounds
put their stories on graphic design
after being inspired by the gallery

This is my art, titled Follow the White Rabbit

Very nice, Christine!

Doris (China), very impressed with Christine's creativity

After that we get to bring our art home
or share it on the wall

Majulah Singapura
HAPPY 46th BIRTHDAY, SINGAPORE!
(09 August 2011)

(Photography: Gallery of Modern Art)

More live music performances!

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbfoWZMCXyo

Surrealism Up Late
Date: Fridays 15 July - 30 September 2011
Time: 5:30PM - 10:00PM
Where: Gallery of Modern Art
Cost: $20

Tickets available through qtix or telephone 136 246 (tickets are limited and booking fees apply)
and at the Gallery of Modern Art ticket office on the night (subject to availability)

After that we had a nice dinner at Little Malayisa
Happy Ramadan to all Muslim friends!

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BROWNS English Language School [Ambassadors]

2011-08-03T14:45:00.006+08:00

Nimal (Sri Lanka), Xavier (Philippines) and myself (Singapore)
on a beautiful Wednesday morning in Brisbane CBD

Overlooking City Hall and King George Square...

Brisbane International Student Ambassadors are here at
BROWNS English Language School
(Brisbane campus) for a famil tour

Level 1, 102 Adelaide Street
Brisbane CBD

Yes, if you see us on the streets
do come up and say "hi" to us!

We're really friendly, I mean the rest are..
I just run away if you are not smiling and
look like you need a dollar/cigarette

Oh yes.. Its also Pizza Wednesday for the students at BROWNS

Ok I was trying to find that girl in the poster
but failed..

Today we'll be looking at a very modern and high-tech English Language School here in Brisbane
So if you're here on a working holiday or need to brush up your English for IELTS..

..Or is still using this level of English at University level
This could be the perfect Language School for you!
(Yes you, who decided to call yourself Kevin;
Can one of you readers give him a call and recommend BROWNS to him?)

Not sure if I'm talking about you?
Put yourself to the test here (FREE)
http://brownsels.com.au/test-your-english

In case you're wondering where Christine (Australia) is
She was fixing the elevators during the famil tour

They also offer exclusive accommodation options
such as the BROWNS Luxury Student Apartments at Parkland Boulevard
AUD225/week

We were welcomed by two of the very diverse staff here
Roy (Osaka) and Ricky (Korea) from the International Relations Department

They have an "English-Only" Rule in the Language School (penalties apply)
so throughout the trip, I was trying to make them speak in their native languages
but they were really committed to the reinforcement and did not fall for my tricks
(From left: Xavier, Vivian, Nimal, Guillaume, Julie, Cherry and Roy)

53 Computers with High-speed internet access
(Wireless internet campus wide)
for students to revise what they've learnt in class
and practice English with FaceBook etc

I like their idea of having a "Student Passport"
to check individual learning progress and feedbacks on improvements

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
They have optional activities for students all week
like soccer, bowling, job seeking, conversation, movie, squash, picnic, pubbing etc

Evidence of respect and understanding for our Muslim Community

Sick and tired of queuing up for the microwave in University?
BROWNS' pantry has 10 microwaves, 2 huge-ass refrigerators,
filtered water, ice-maker and hot water system

and yes.. All furnitures and settings are RED and WHITE

They also reimburse your IELTS exam fees!
(Yes.. We stole pizzas from their students Nom nom nom..)

More information at
Web: http://www.brownsels.com.au
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/brownsels
Email: info@brownsels.com.au
Tel: +61 73221 7871

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Broncos vs Sharks [NRL - Ambassadors]

2011-08-03T14:29:00.010+08:00

I'm here today with Doice, Deiter (BISA Philippines) and Anna to watch
Brisbane Broncos vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
here at Suncorp Stadium!

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
are from Cronulla, Sydney, NSW
lead by Paul Gallen (age 29)

Suncorp Stadium was unusally uncrowded
probably because everyone knows that Darren Lockyer will kick their ar*e easily

LETS GO BRONCOS! LETS GO!

There was a huge gap in skill levels
Broncos scored so many goals in the first half
Suncorp Stadium kinda ran out of fireworks

Oh no! You can't touch this!

Once upon a time...

Now...
(nah.. just kidding! they have both kids and adult cheerleaders)

This is Doice's favourite cheerleader, Alanah

"Yeeha! Support Broncos and eat some Streets ice-cream yo!"

The Broncos Mascot (Horse) is really cute
He will chase after the real horse when it gallops pass

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YISo_J6IcrU

Some dude who initiated "The Wave" was chased out of the stadium
and everyone jeered at the security!

After that, another dude decided to continue initiating the waves
he didn't really care about the security,
instead told the security to bugger off
Everyone boo-ed at the security and the stadium did like 10 more waves
It was a lot of fun!

Brisbane: 46
Tries: Hodges 3, Hannant, Reed, Yow Yeh, Wallace, Gillett
Goals: Parker 6, Wallace 1
Cronulla: 16
Tries: Wright, Townsend, Smith
Goals: Stapleton 2 Crowd: 24, 164

GGWP

How to buy tickets for NRL?
Visit www.ticketek.com.au or Call 132 849
Mention "Student" for concession tickets

Visit http://www.broncos.com.au/default.aspx?s=game-day-tickets
to see where you'll be seating

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Winter 2011 Ends...

2011-08-03T14:06:00.012+08:00

Attended Sam's Bachelor Graduation

Also Amanuma's Double Degree Graduation

YinQing, Maria, Brendan and Echo
from my Masters in Human Resource Management class

and also Eric

and Eden (BISA Taiwan)'s sister, Pei Pei

Lud Arld...

...and Stephanie, who have completed their education
and returned back to their respective countries
(Yes I look like sh*t in the last photo
this is why most people couldn't recognise me in my home clothes)

Congrats & Farewell my friends!
Best of luck in life~~

Davies Park West End Market
Saturdays 6AM - 2PM

Mushrooms

Pumpkins

Pineapples!
Lots of fruits and vegetables to buy!

Apparels and Ornaments

Herbs and Spices

Spotted: Christine (BISA Australia) and friends

I'm here today with Shawn Wong
from Business Studies Club EXCO many years ago

Selphine and forgot-his-name

German Sausages

Also, Doice and Dorrain..
Awesome place just to hang out with friends
and feast on food from around the world

Shawn tries Eye Brow Threading

Regional Flavours 2011
30 - 31 July 2011
South Bank Parklands

Cake Making Competition

Lots of food and bevergages from the region

Grilled Cheese

Strawberry Yogurt

I'm here today with Gnu Chris

Chai Chilli Chocolate - exotic

Awesome Street Performer

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzxiFJcXpfE

Border Collie

Home Improvements

People who couldn't read English
probably thought it meant
"Ibis are not allowed to dine in here"

Was invited to Stamford Plaza Hotel
AMBCQ Dinner with Theresa Kok
YB Teresa Kok, Selangor State Minister for Investment, Trade and Industry, and Federal Member of Parliament

Cr. Angela Owen-Taylor

Councillor Angela Owen-Taylor was elected as the first Councillor for the ward of Parkinson in 2008 as part of Lord Mayor Campbell Newman's team.

I'm here today with Matt Ramsey

Spotted: Ken and Emily

Kiong and Shona's lil cuties

Nasi Padang

Desssert

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSWl53ko_Zw

Christine's Australia Social Inclusion for Singaporeans

We're here today at Cafe Briz (I reckon Briz stands for Brisbane)
55 Boundary Street
South Brisbane

Briz Big Breaky
bacons, eggs, tomato, sausages, mushroom, hash brown on toast

Soldiers
Soft-boiled eggs can be eaten with buttered toast cut into strips, which are then dipped into the runny yolk. In UK, these strips of toast are known as "soldiers"
I should have taken a video of Christine "marching" her soldiers

In Singapore, we usually go to a "kopitiam" (coffee shop), have them cracked into a bowl and drink em up with dark soya sauce and pepper

Spotted: Sam (another Sam) in uni

September 2011 is Save the Koala Month
Wanna be part of the action? It's free and easy!
Just access the Australia Koala Foundation website
https://www.savethekoala.com/save-the-koala-month.html
and register for a collection box and donation sticker
Put in your spare change every now and then
and get your mates to put in their lunch money

-- CLICK HERE TO DONATE
Any amount can make a difference
All donations $30 and above will receive a personalised koala certificate
Too easy! Be a Koala Hero today!

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WEST END FERRY and MUDHERRI launch

2011-07-25T10:32:00.008+08:00

Remember the old West End Ferry Terminal
that was completely destroyed by the flood in January?

The new CityCat terminal has been built with
flood-resistant features that allow it to sink below the water line
also it allows two CityCats to dock at the same time

New features includes sheltered, non-slip walkway, waiting area, gangway and pontoon; provision for a ‘Go Card’ top-up facility; unisex public toilet and sheltered 24-hour rack bike storage.

The terminal will be opened officially
next Monday 1 August 2011

I'm here today with Phillip Cox
to witness the opening ceremony/launch of the new terminal
and also the latest 18th CityCat - Mudherri

Arrival of Lord Mayor, Graham Quirk
with sisters Angela Doyle and Nuala Doyle

Sr Angela Mary Doyle migrated from Ireland to Brisbane in 1947 to follow her vocation as a Sister of Mercy.
During her 21 years as administrator of the Mater Hospitals, she stood up to the prevailing wisdom of both her order and the state government, to effect change and justice for those in need. Among many other honors bestowed over the years, Sister Angela Mary was named Queenslander of the Year in 1989, in recognition of her work during the HIV/AIDS crisis.

Lisa Clarke from The Courier-Mail
having a chat with Sr Nuala Doyle

Mudherri

Captain brings the guests for a tour on the latest CityCat

“I think everybody would agree that it was far better value for ratepayers that we pushed ahead with pre-existing plans to build a new ferry terminal at West End, rather than spending millions of dollars on a replacement that would then have to be rebuilt later in the year.”

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0kyNp__mcM

Guests gets ready for launching of Mudherri
In ancient times, Gods were invoked to protect the vessel and seamen while drinking wine and pouring water on the vessel as a symbol of blessing. Some traditions involve sacrifice of sheeps (Ottoman Empire) while the Vikings offered human sacrifices.

By late 17th century, the ceremonies were mostly replaced by breaking a bottle across the bow (as seen in movie, Titanic)
Launching could be said to mark the birth of a vessel; in part to appeal for good fortune and the safety of each new vessel

Christening of Mudherri

Lord Mayor thanked the Sisters for honouring the ceremony

Tried to hijack Mudherri but failed

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Tattersall's Racing Club

2011-07-25T09:56:00.009+08:00

Brisbane International Student Ambassadors
are here today at Tattersall's Racing Club
Tattersall’s is a private membership club founded in 1865 by a group of gentlemen who were prominent in both business and in the thoroughbred horseracing industry in Queensland. The Club derives its name from Tattersall's, the London horse auction mart and “subscription rooms” founded in 1776.

Sounds familiar?
Yes, they also own a shopping mall in the CBD
Tattersall's Arcade at 215 Queen Street Mall
one of the city's oldest shopping destinations

Drinks Sample

Lots of these colourful plaster horses around the club

Petting Farm, Jumping Castles and Giant Slides for the kids

Pirate Mascots
"Avast! You be too young for grog!"

Trackless Train Rides

We're invited to the John Power Stand this arvo
Dress Code: Shirt & Tie, No Denim, Joggers or Shorts

Christine (Australia), Matt (USA) and myself (Singapore)
at the Members Stand

You may also choose to have a meal at the Moreton and Ascot Terraces
which includes tote facilities, plasma viewing screens and cocktails
or inside their Vice Regal Room where you may dine ($140/pax) and watch the races
with five hours of free flow beverages

Old Lady with Nice Headdress

Girls with Nice Headdress

Christine wants a Headdress too!

Here! You may have this Headdress of Rejuvenation
Gives:
2 All Attributes
Passive: Regeneration Aura
3 HP regeneration
500 AoE

We anticipate anxiously for the race to begin!

Jockeys must have a light body weight in order to ride at the weights which are assigned to their mounts. There is no limit on how tall a jockey can be; however, due to weight considerations, most are under five feet, six inches tall. There are horse carrying weight limits, which set by the racing authorities. Despite their light weight, they must be able to control a horse that is moving at 40 mph and weighs 1,200 pounds.

Good! I think I can be a jockey!

BumbleBee!

These horses have all sorts of amazing names like Gordon Ramsay etc

In the past, horses were considered unintelligent, with no abstract thinking ability, unable to generalize, and driven primarily by a herd mentality. However, modern studies show that they perform a number of cognitive tasks on a daily basis, meeting mental challenges that include food procurement and social system identification.

They also have good spatial discrimination abilities. Studies have assessed equine intelligence in the realms of problem solving, learning speed, and knowledge retention. Results show that horses excel at simple learning, but also are able to solve advanced cognitive challenges that involve categorization and concept learning.

They learn from habituation, desensitization, Pavlovian conditioning, and operant conditioning. They respond to and learn from both positive and negative reinforcement. Recent studies even suggest horses are able to count if the quantity involved is less than four.

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md5e1zvPdRQ

Being academics, we didn't really quite understand the racing systems
So we just cheered on the horses that looked pretty
(Note: Nimal's horse lost)

In Chinese Fiction, the fastest horse is the Red Hare (赤兔馬)
人中呂布，馬中赤兔
Red Hare was said to be able to run one thousand li (roughly 415.8 km or 258.2118 miles) in a day. It was of a uniform ashen red, with not a hair of another color. It measured ten spans from head to tail (8 ft. long) and from hoof to neck eight spans (nearly 7 ft. tall).

I reckon the Red Hare can beat any of these race horses!

Before the next race start..

We went to get some quick snacks!

Public Eagle Farm Racecourse
Admission is $15
Under 18 and pensioners: FREE

Where's Wally?

How to get there?
Eagle Farm Racecourse is located at 230 Lancaster Road, Ascot QLD 4007

Train: Ascot station is situated adjacent to Eagle Farm, with direct access to the racecourse. Catch the Doomben line train from Roma Street, Central or Fortitude Valley stations.

Buses: There is a bus stop located on Racecourse Road. Check with translink on the correct bus and time.

City Cat: The City Cat operates down river to Bretts Wharf. It is approximately a 10 minute walk along Racecourse Road to the main entrance of Eagle Farm (about 800m).

Taxi: A taxi rank is located right outside the main entrance.

Car: There is limited free parking spaces at Eagle Farm. The parking spaces can be accessed by Lancaster Road or Nudgee Road. There are allocated disabled parking spaces in the Nudgee Road car park.

Current Annual Subscription for Ordinary Member is $925
More info at http://www.tattersallsclub.com/

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Lord Mayor Thank You Dinner

2011-07-25T09:50:00.005+08:00

Brisbane International Student Ambassadors
were invited to have dinner with Lord Mayor, Graham Quirk
on 22 July 2011 (Friday) to thank us for our efforts

Cocktail Reception
Christine (Australia) having a pleasant chat with LM

Vivian (China) brought a gift for the LM
I could have brought a packet of Nasi Lemak for him too.. Could have!

Fine Dining Table Setting

Eden (Taiwan) and Nimal (Sri Lanka)

Xavier (Philippines) thanking LM for the invitation

Menu for the Dinner

Myself (Singapore), Elsa (Indonesia), Mohammed (Saudi Arabia) and Su-Jin (Malaysia)

Bean and Han (Vietnam) arrived

Casual Talks and Catching Up
Graham Quirk is a really nice, warm, humble, caring and genuine person to talk to
Brisbane City is fortunate to have a good Mayor

Caramelised Semillion Chicken & Sweet Corn
Pithivier, Baby Rocket & Pecorino Salad,
Balsamic Beed Reduction

Each of us shared our experiences and feedback on the program

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6MAotBjYyM

Elsa presenting a gift to LM from all of us

Yes its our pretty-face-photo taken during the Masquerade Ball
so that he can put in his office and think of us every working day

LM too had a gift for us...

Tickets to TOYOTA AFL Premiership Season
Brisbane Lions vs GC Suns
13 August 2011 (Saturday)

Southern Queensland Beef Fillet, Truffle Butter
Sous Vide, Sothern Gold Potatoes, Crushed Olives,
Spinach, Onion & Red Wine Reduction (gf)

Everyone was overwhelmed by the full-service dinner

watch video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W79L8McnzTc

Duo of Australian Cheeses, Spiced Pear Paste
Dried Fruit, Crackers & Nuts

Gordon (Brisbane Marketing) joined us for a photo

Group Photo
which I believe could be our next gift to him
when he next bring us to dinner again LOL

We had our photographs taken with him
+200 Bragging Rights

Middle, Danielle (Brisbane Marketing)
Top right, Pardeep (Pakistan)
Bottom Right, Manpreet (India)

We bid our farewell to the Lord Mayor
It was a really enjoyable dinner! =)

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FARM FANTASTIC 2011

2011-07-18T08:44:00.009+08:00

FARM FANTASTIC 2011
530 Pumicestone Road
Caboolture

Australia's largest outdoor Rural, Home & Lifestyle Trade Expo
VENUE: 15 - 17 July 2011 (Friday - Sunday)
TIME: 8AM - 5pM
TICKET: Adults $14, Children (<14) FREE, SENIOR $10
PARKING: FREE

Tractors for Sale

My music so loud
I'm swangin'

Anyways I'm here today with
Brisbane International Student Ambassadors

Belly Dancing with Elsa (Indonesia)

Note: Its upside down!
Christine (Australia)

Country Music Singer

Ghost Tours

The Great Keppel Island Ships Of The Desert
Camel Rides

Train Rides

Dad buys kids an ATV Quad Bike

Eden (Taiwan) invites the ladies to a Hot Tub Party

Christine tries on some mittens

Xavier Pare (Philippines) wants to buy this dairy cow

Show Bags!

Guillaume (France), Vivian (China) and myself (Singapore)
Home-made Chocolate Macadamia Ice-cream

Mohammed Algesayer (Saudi Arabia) and family

Rakan's kid, Mishari (Saudi Arabia)

Another Country Singer

Kilcoy Burger and Chips
Kilcoy is a small farming town and part of the Somerset Region Local Government Area in South East Queensland, Australia. Kilcoy claims to be the home of the mythical Yowie, Australia's equivalent of Bigfoot or the Yeti, which is said to live in the hills around Kilcoy. There is a large wooden statue of the creature in town.

Elsa and Bean (Vietnam) enjoying lunch

Shaved Ice

Spanish Paella
Fun Fact: A popular but inaccurate belief in the Arab world is that the word paella derives from the Arabic word for leftovers, baqiyah, (Arabic script: بقية) because it was customary among Arab sailors to combine leftovers of previous meals which purportedly led to a paella-like creation in Moorish Spain.

Vivian and Guillaume shares an ice-cream!

Om nom nom!

LIKE A BOSS

Macadamia Nut Cracker

Tents, Caravans and Campavans

He's NOT a statue!

Eumundi Seedings

Bardyard Babies

Mary had a little Lamb Chop

Petting Farm at Animal Arena
It was fun to watch kids putting chickens on their shoulders

Snakes and Lizards

Calf says Moo!

Alpaca
Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a domesticated species of South American camelid. It resembles a small llama in appearance. They are considerably smaller than llamas, and unlike llamas, alpacas were not bred to be beasts of burden but were bred specifically for their fiber.

Aren't they adorable?

Spotted: Dorrain and Doice from Singapore

Alpaca fleece is a lustrous and silky natural fiber. While similar to sheep’s wool, it is warmer, not prickly, and bears no lanolin, which makes it hypoallergenic. Without lanolin, it does not repel water. It is also soft and luxurious. In physical structure, alpaca fiber is somewhat akin to hair, being very glossy.

Ok, now THIS is a Llama
The llama (Lama glama) is a South American camelid, widely used as a pack and meat animal by Andean cultures since pre-hispanic times. They like to spit at each other!

Miniature Domestic Piglets for Sale
(not for consumption)

Miniature Ponies

Children's Activity Area

Stocking up for the Tool Shed!

Awesome rocks and pebbles for your garden

Here in Queensland, one can get a subsidy for installing Solar Panels
(photovoltaic module or photovoltaic panel)
GO GREEN!

Optimus Prime

Megatron

Pardeep (Pakistan) and Xavier checking out leather saddles

Mishari the Junior MasterChef

Clara the Cow

Spotted: My bro, Eko S Pranoto from Indonesia!

4WD Track

Had always wanted to try one of these 4WD!

BISA REPRESENT!

watch video Farm Fantastic 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ic1JTEI6Fw

September 2011 is Save the Koala Month
Wanna be part of the action? It's free and easy!
Just access the Australia Koala Foundation website
https://www.savethekoala.com/save-the-koala-month.html
and register for a collection box and donation sticker
Put in your spare change every now and then
and get your mates to put in their lunch money

-- CLICK HERE TO DONATE
Any amount can make a difference
All donations $30 and above will receive a personalised koala certificate
Too easy! Be a Koala Hero today!

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SANDWICH NATION DOG TOUR

2011-07-11T07:44:00.005+08:00

Xavier (Philippines), Vivian (China) and myself (Singapore)
are bringing you to a trip to experience Australian hospitality today
lead by our tour guide, Mr. Phillip Cox

Vivian was offered Tim Tam Sandwiches
Tim Tams are chocolate biscuits made by Arnott's Biscuits, Australia. A Tim Tam is composed of two layers of chocolate malted biscuit, separated by a light chocolate cream filling, and coated in a thin layer of textured chocolate
Very authentic Australian experience, I reckon!

Enjoying a cup of tea and chatting in the backyard

Visiting Alex to discover Australian Teens Lifestyle

Blimey! Innovative use of drums as a laundry basket!

Alex offering a Carrot Sandwich
The friendly gesture adapted from Warner Bros. famous character Bugs Bunny
from the cartoon Looney Tunes
(Sandwich Franchise not related to Movie World, Gold Coast)

Princess Kyle gives Vivian a warm welcome
(Notice Vivian is wearing the Australia jumper, mate!)

Sophie, the useless guard dog

Waiting for scraps under the dining table

Playing with Ruffy (from the neighbour's house)

Pepe

Ossi and Pepe

Of cos Vegemite Sandwiches, a common breakfast item here
Vegemite is a dark brown Australian food paste made from yeast extract. It is a spread for sandwiches, toast, crumpets and cracker biscuits, and filling for pastries.

Yum!

Harvey

Unorthodox garlic eating culture
(I reckon not very Australian)

Harvey giving me a face-cleaning

This is an environmentally-friendly practice
as it reduces waste from the use of paper towels

Ok.. Who's next?

Harvey likes Singaporean Cuisine!

Phillip joins the queue

Oscar wants to show us a trick..

and does the "Leopard Crawl'
The leopard crawl is a military-specific crawl. There are two versions, the leopard crawl proper and a modified version for when carrying weapons in the hands. This is a two-beat gait like a trot: an arm/elbow is advanced with the diagonal knee. This is designed for the smallest silhouette possible, and the body is often nearly or actually touching the ground, and although the elbow and knee are the main focus, most of the respective limbs touch the ground

Show's over!

Cat Scarf

Rex, the Rhodesian Ridgeback
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a dog breed developed in Southern Africa where it was used (among other things) to hunt lions. This is most likely why this dog is known for its bravery. Its European forebears can be traced to the early pioneers of the Cape Colony of southern Africa, who crossed their dogs with the semi-domesticated, ridged hunting dogs of the Khoikhoi.

Tara, the Dingo-cross
The Australian Dingo or Warrigal is a free-roaming wild dog unique to the continent of Australia, mainly found in the outback. Its original ancestors are thought to have arrived with humans from southeast Asia thousands of years ago, when dogs were still relatively undomesticated and closer to their wild Asian Gray Wolf parent species, Canis lupus. Since then, living largely apart from people and other dogs, together with the demands of Australian ecology, has caused them to develop features and instincts that distinguish them from all other canines. Dingoes have maintained ancient characteristics that unite them, along with other primitive dogs, into a taxon named after them, Canis lupus dingo, and has separated them from the domestic dog, Canis lupus familiaris.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHgG1G07gr8

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