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Saturday, December 27, 2008
Luna Rossa Hotel, Florence, Italy
I am in Florence now. This is my 3rd stop for my 11 days Italy trip for this Christmas holiday.
I am staying in florence for 3 days. The best thing of florence of cos the scenic view of the landscape.
But here, I would like to "promote" this hostel (or so called 1 star hotel).
I have travelled to a lot of countries in Europe. Based on my experience of staying in uncountable hostels, I think this hotel in Florence is the best ever hostel that I ever stayed.
Even though it is in a very old ancient building, but it is very clean.
There is the private toilet in our room, with the hair dryer provided, a kitchen with stove and microwave. Location wise, it is just walking distance to those attractions in Florence and also the main train station.
That is still not the main point, the main point is that there is a computer with internet connection is our room.
Normally, if the hostel provides the free internet access, there is only a computer at the hall for all the guests to share.
But amazingly, in every room, there is the computer provided with the internet access. Since the reception is not in the same building,
we used to communicate with the reception desk through skype!!!!!
I stayed in this hotel for 3 nights. I had the chance to surf the net, do my daily blogging, facebooking and get in touch with my family.
There is the sky TV too. For the past 2 hostel that we stayed in Italy, there is the TV too but without the Sky TV.
Hence, we were forced to watch those movies in Italian language where we did not really know what they are talking about.
We have the chance to watch the English channel here!!!
Furthermore, the hospitality of the reception desk was very good. Marco, he is a friendly guy. He introduced all the best places to eat, to travel in Florence to us.
On the first night, the hot water for showering was malfunction, he came to sort it out immediately even though it was 11pm already.
The service in this hotel is the best that I ever seen. Marco even help us to do the laundry for free too!!!!
I strongly recommend this hotel to anyone who wish to travel to Florence in the near future.
Below are the particulars for the hotel.
Hostel:Luna Rossa
Address: Via Nazionale, 7 at the corner with via Fiume,first frontdoor leftside
,Florence Italy 50123, Italy
Telephone: +39 3286251017
Email: mmrgrcc79@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/italy/florence/4889/
I am in Florence now. This is my 3rd stop for my 11 days Italy trip for this Christmas holiday.
I am staying in florence for 3 days. The best thing of florence of cos the scenic view of the landscape.
But here, I would like to "promote" this hostel (or so called 1 star hotel).
I have travelled to a lot of countries in Europe. Based on my experience of staying in uncountable hostels, I think this hotel in Florence is the best ever hostel that I ever stayed.
Even though it is in a very old ancient building, but it is very clean.
There is the private toilet in our room, with the hair dryer provided, a kitchen with stove and microwave. Location wise, it is just walking distance to those attractions in Florence and also the main train station.
That is still not the main point, the main point is that there is a computer with internet connection is our room.
Normally, if the hostel provides the free internet access, there is only a computer at the hall for all the guests to share.
But amazingly, in every room, there is the computer provided with the internet access. Since the reception is not in the same building,
we used to communicate with the reception desk through skype!!!!!
I stayed in this hotel for 3 nights. I had the chance to surf the net, do my daily blogging, facebooking and get in touch with my family.
There is the sky TV too. For the past 2 hostel that we stayed in Italy, there is the TV too but without the Sky TV.
Hence, we were forced to watch those movies in Italian language where we did not really know what they are talking about.
We have the chance to watch the English channel here!!!
Furthermore, the hospitality of the reception desk was very good. Marco, he is a friendly guy. He introduced all the best places to eat, to travel in Florence to us.
On the first night, the hot water for showering was malfunction, he came to sort it out immediately even though it was 11pm already.
The service in this hotel is the best that I ever seen. Marco even help us to do the laundry for free too!!!!
I strongly recommend this hotel to anyone who wish to travel to Florence in the near future.
Below are the particulars for the hotel.
Hostel:Luna Rossa
Address: Via Nazionale, 7 at the corner with via Fiume,first frontdoor leftside
,Florence Italy 50123, Italy
Telephone: +39 3286251017
Email: mmrgrcc79@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/italy/florence/4889/
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Finally I have kept all my winter clothes, winter jacket, winter scarf, winter hat and winter glove.
Finally I just wear a spagetti T and short pants to go out today.
Finally I have turned off the heating in my room.
Finally the leaves have grown up.
Finally the flowers have blossom.
Finally the tulips are everywhere now.
Finally the temperature are around 18 degree everyday.
Finally the day is longer than the night now.
Finally the spring has come.
Finally the summer is coming soon.
Finally we will have sun and a warm week next whole week.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
EAT LESS RICE
柴米油盐酱醋茶。。。这些全是人类的必需品。
全球食物短缺，物价高涨。
几个月前，十五粒鸡蛋的价钱是九毛九，现在是一磅五。
几个月前，十公斤白米值六磅九十九，现在是九磅九十九。
马来西亚政府甚至呼吁人民少吃米饭，可想而知已到何严重的地步！！！
Global shortage of food commodities have increase the price of food.
A few months ago, 15 eggs costed 99p, it is £1.50 now.
A few months ago, 10kg of rice costed £6.99, it is £9.99 now.
In England, rice is not the major food comsumption if compare to potato.
But in Malaysia, even though Malaysia produces 70% of rice, we has been affected too. Hence, the Malaysia government ask the citizen to comsume less rice to ease the storage...
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/015200804271421.htm
Food prices rise, eat less rice
By IAN McINTYRE
KOTA BARU: The Government will introduce a "holistic" package to deal with the global shortage of food commodities, including calling for a reduction in rice consumption.
Agriculture and Agro-Based Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed said this in response to the Thai Government’s recent call for their people to reduce rice consumption to address the global increase in prices and acute shortage of staple foods.
"Each adult Malaysian consumes a per capita average of 77kg of rice per annum so there is room for a reduction by substituting it with a greater intake of vegetables and an emphasis on a health-conscious diet," he said after visiting the Merdeka padi scheme in Mulong with Kemubu Agriculture Development Authority chairman Datuk Seri Annuar Musa.
“Our plan is to preserve the food supply chain not only for ourselves but for our grandchildren and future generations. We want a comprehensive and holistic package to address the acute shortage of food commodities supply and its rising global prices.”
Presently, Malaysia only produces about 70% of its rice needs, but the ministry wants to significantly increase production levels to ensure the country is self-sufficient within the next few years.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Do you eat fish head???
When I was teaching the English lady about how to order food in a restaurant in Mandarin, she suddenly told me that when she was in China the other day, one of her Chinese friend ate the fish tail, and she said it was abnormal and showing her disgusting face....
I told her that I like to eat the fish tail and the fish head. In Malaysia there will be fish head curry which is so yummy delicious....
She just could not believe it.
Then, she told me that when she tried to order a chicken dish, they gave her the chicken leg.... she cannot accept the fact that the chicken feet can be eaten.....
Oh.... I told her again...the chicken feet is super delicious especially make the Thai Style Chicken leg 泰式凤爪。
In England, the English will just eat the meat of the fish and throw all the head and tails.
They will not eat the chicken leg or even the pork leg, which we think very delicious. So, sometimes if you go to market and ask for the chicken leg or pork leg, they will give your for free or just charge you for a few penny.
oh... miss the 咖喱鱼头and 泰式凤爪 very much now.....
When I was teaching the English lady about how to order food in a restaurant in Mandarin, she suddenly told me that when she was in China the other day, one of her Chinese friend ate the fish tail, and she said it was abnormal and showing her disgusting face....
I told her that I like to eat the fish tail and the fish head. In Malaysia there will be fish head curry which is so yummy delicious....
She just could not believe it.
Then, she told me that when she tried to order a chicken dish, they gave her the chicken leg.... she cannot accept the fact that the chicken feet can be eaten.....
Oh.... I told her again...the chicken feet is super delicious especially make the Thai Style Chicken leg 泰式凤爪。
In England, the English will just eat the meat of the fish and throw all the head and tails.
They will not eat the chicken leg or even the pork leg, which we think very delicious. So, sometimes if you go to market and ask for the chicken leg or pork leg, they will give your for free or just charge you for a few penny.
oh... miss the 咖喱鱼头and 泰式凤爪 very much now.....
Sunday, April 06, 2008
IT is Snowing!!!!
Oh god, it is snowing outside of my window now..... 6/4/08 1:14pm
The weather forecast predict that there will be heavy snow for the next few days.... :p
Snow has fallen across much of the UK overnight, with forecasters warning that there is likely to be more later.
Overnight snow descended in north-east England, Manchester and north Wales and headed down towards the Midlands, with similar conditions in southern England.
With wintry conditions in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the Met Office has issued a number of flash warnings of severe or extreme weather.
BBC Weather warned driving would be "treacherous" in many areas.
Snow also fell in London, causing flight cancellations and delays across the UK.
British Airways said 62 flights had been cancelled at Heathrow airport's Terminal 5.
Birmingham International has taken some flights that were diverted away from Heathrow.
There were cancellations at Gatwick and passengers at Bristol International Airport have experienced delays.
A BBA spokeswoman said: "Our advice to passengers using any BAA airport is to check the status of flights with your airline or tour operator, before travelling to the airport."
.....http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7332986.stm
Oh god, it is snowing outside of my window now..... 6/4/08 1:14pm
The weather forecast predict that there will be heavy snow for the next few days.... :p
Snow has fallen across much of the UK overnight, with forecasters warning that there is likely to be more later.
Overnight snow descended in north-east England, Manchester and north Wales and headed down towards the Midlands, with similar conditions in southern England.
With wintry conditions in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the Met Office has issued a number of flash warnings of severe or extreme weather.
BBC Weather warned driving would be "treacherous" in many areas.
Snow also fell in London, causing flight cancellations and delays across the UK.
British Airways said 62 flights had been cancelled at Heathrow airport's Terminal 5.
Birmingham International has taken some flights that were diverted away from Heathrow.
There were cancellations at Gatwick and passengers at Bristol International Airport have experienced delays.
A BBA spokeswoman said: "Our advice to passengers using any BAA airport is to check the status of flights with your airline or tour operator, before travelling to the airport."
.....http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7332986.stm
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Change time again. So fast. It is spring now.
I lost 1 hour of my sleep time. I purposely change the time before I go to bed so that when I wake up, I see it is 10am, I will force myself to wake up.
So many things haven't done. Which one to do first???Hai....so lazy to do....
Travel blog photo haven't upload
Interview question haven't transcribe
Reflection haven't do yet
Marking haven't finish yet....
Terrible
But I am happy with my new furl social bookmarking site which I can add a lot of my favourite site into it!!! :)
I lost 1 hour of my sleep time. I purposely change the time before I go to bed so that when I wake up, I see it is 10am, I will force myself to wake up.
So many things haven't done. Which one to do first???Hai....so lazy to do....
Travel blog photo haven't upload
Interview question haven't transcribe
Reflection haven't do yet
Marking haven't finish yet....
Terrible
But I am happy with my new furl social bookmarking site which I can add a lot of my favourite site into it!!! :)
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
English in Malaysia
After the Portugal and Spain trip lately, I realised that Malaysian has a good English compared to those countries. It is really hard to communicate with them where ever you go. Majority of them do not know English. It is hard to order a meal in normal restaurant or even McD. It is hard to buy train ticket at train station. I just wondered if they would like to promote their tourist industry, why those casher still do not know English at all?
It is different in Malaysia,at least we can buy McD or train ticket easily using English.
While I attended the conference at Valencia, when I listen to other participants to present, I found out that those from Spain, Italy or scanadivia will have their typical accent for English too.
Worst still is that some of them just choose to present in Spanish. I just wonder how many participants at that time knew Spanish. How many people can understand them? When somebody ask them questions in English, they did not understand at all and need some one to translate it for them.
Hence, I think we should proud of ourself as Malaysian who know and has a good command in English.
After the Portugal and Spain trip lately, I realised that Malaysian has a good English compared to those countries. It is really hard to communicate with them where ever you go. Majority of them do not know English. It is hard to order a meal in normal restaurant or even McD. It is hard to buy train ticket at train station. I just wondered if they would like to promote their tourist industry, why those casher still do not know English at all?
It is different in Malaysia,at least we can buy McD or train ticket easily using English.
While I attended the conference at Valencia, when I listen to other participants to present, I found out that those from Spain, Italy or scanadivia will have their typical accent for English too.
Worst still is that some of them just choose to present in Spanish. I just wonder how many participants at that time knew Spanish. How many people can understand them? When somebody ask them questions in English, they did not understand at all and need some one to translate it for them.
Hence, I think we should proud of ourself as Malaysian who know and has a good command in English.
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Just came back for the 10 days trip to Spain. I felt so glad to come back. Why??? May be too many days to travel makes me tired.
Madrid is just a normal typical Europe country with normal sight seeing places like cathedral, building etc.
Valencia was great for me as I was staying in the 5 start hotel for 4 nights for the IATED Conference. It was so great for me. Nothing special to travel around here too.
I like Barcelona most with the unique and artistic Gaudi's architecture. The Olympic port is another place which seems so extraordinary to me. I like Barcelona very much. I will go again if have the chance.
But the pickpockets were so wild there. We just narrowlly escape from 2 of the events. This make Barcelona becomes a bit ugly. Thanks God.
Anyway, the food in Spain is so typical. I like the Paella and Tapas.
Great!!!!
Time to back to concentrate for my research again before travelling again week after next to Poland for the Easter holiday.
Madrid is just a normal typical Europe country with normal sight seeing places like cathedral, building etc.
Valencia was great for me as I was staying in the 5 start hotel for 4 nights for the IATED Conference. It was so great for me. Nothing special to travel around here too.
I like Barcelona most with the unique and artistic Gaudi's architecture. The Olympic port is another place which seems so extraordinary to me. I like Barcelona very much. I will go again if have the chance.
But the pickpockets were so wild there. We just narrowlly escape from 2 of the events. This make Barcelona becomes a bit ugly. Thanks God.
Anyway, the food in Spain is so typical. I like the Paella and Tapas.
Great!!!!
Time to back to concentrate for my research again before travelling again week after next to Poland for the Easter holiday.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
I am at Dubai International Airport now. It is 5:30am local time and 9:30am Malaysia time and 1:30am UK time.
Malaysia is 4 hours ahead Dubai while UK is 4 hours behind dubai.
A mix feeling now, not really want to go back but have to go back to work too.
Human is so ambivalence.
What to do??? 2 weeks went so fast. Have to get back my mood to study already. Need to concentrate for my research for a while before the next trip going back to Malaysia again.... When??? Unknown... Cos I need to study while students are having summer break.
I need to do my research too. It is not good to ask for leave so frequent in a year.... I think most early have to be around August or September.
Hopefully that time have the cheap flight back to Malaysia then.
Malaysia is 4 hours ahead Dubai while UK is 4 hours behind dubai.
A mix feeling now, not really want to go back but have to go back to work too.
Human is so ambivalence.
What to do??? 2 weeks went so fast. Have to get back my mood to study already. Need to concentrate for my research for a while before the next trip going back to Malaysia again.... When??? Unknown... Cos I need to study while students are having summer break.
I need to do my research too. It is not good to ask for leave so frequent in a year.... I think most early have to be around August or September.
Hopefully that time have the cheap flight back to Malaysia then.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Millennial and Neo-Millennial
When I am looking for the information on learning style, encountered these two words: Millennial and Neo-Millennial.
Millennials are those borned between 1978-2000. It is also known as generation Y. The characteristics of this generation are :
a) Techno savvy
b) Connected 24/7
Defining life experiences:
a) Fathers became more involved in parenting
b) Never experienced life without computers
c) All information is just a click away
Neo means New in Latin.
Hence, Neo Millennial means new generation of millennial.
When I am looking for the information on learning style, encountered these two words: Millennial and Neo-Millennial.
Millennials are those borned between 1978-2000. It is also known as generation Y. The characteristics of this generation are :
a) Techno savvy
b) Connected 24/7
Defining life experiences:
a) Fathers became more involved in parenting
b) Never experienced life without computers
c) All information is just a click away
Neo means New in Latin.
Hence, Neo Millennial means new generation of millennial.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
胶原蛋白是何物质
胶原蛋白（collagen）是一种高分子蛋白质，丝状的胶原蛋白纤维能使皮肤保持结实而有弹性。它存在于人体皮肤、骨骼、牙齿、肌腱等部位，主要生理机能是做结缔组织的粘合物质。在皮肤方面，它与弹力纤维合力构成网状支撑体，提供真皮层安定有力的支撑。随着年龄的增长，人体胶原蛋白含量会逐渐流失，网状支撑体亦会渐渐变厚变硬、失去弹性，当真皮层的弹性与保水度降低，皮肤便会失去弹性并变薄老化，同时可导致真皮的纤维断裂、脂肪萎缩、汗腺及皮脂腺分泌减少，使皮肤出现色斑、皱纹等一系列老化现象，显出老态。
胶原蛋白被称为“骨中之骨，肤中之肤”，可以说是真皮层强有力的后盾，其对皮肤的作用不言而喻。不要小看它，你的皮肤这么光滑，这么水嫩，这么有弹性吗？还是多亏了胶原蛋白。段建华告诉记者，胶原蛋白对皮肤的好处，具体表现在以下几个方面。
防皱：真皮中丰满的胶原蛋白层，将皮肤细胞撑起，结合保湿和抑制皱纹的作用，共同达到舒展粗纹，淡化细纹的功效！修复：活性胶原蛋白能直接渗入肌肤底层，且与周围组织的亲和性好，可协助细胞制造成胶原蛋白，促使皮肤细胞正常成长。同时，活性胶原蛋白本身还具有消炎和更新肌肤的作用。
坚固骨骼
骨骼中有机物的70％～80％是胶原蛋白，骨骼生成时，首先必须合成充足的胶原蛋白纤维来组成骨骼的框架。因此，有人称胶原蛋白为骨骼中的骨骼。
If you are living in UK, there is sales in Holland Barrett now. The actual price is £19.99 for 180 tablets but now is only £4.99. Hurry up, the sales is until 14 February 2008.
胶原蛋白（collagen）是一种高分子蛋白质，丝状的胶原蛋白纤维能使皮肤保持结实而有弹性。它存在于人体皮肤、骨骼、牙齿、肌腱等部位，主要生理机能是做结缔组织的粘合物质。在皮肤方面，它与弹力纤维合力构成网状支撑体，提供真皮层安定有力的支撑。随着年龄的增长，人体胶原蛋白含量会逐渐流失，网状支撑体亦会渐渐变厚变硬、失去弹性，当真皮层的弹性与保水度降低，皮肤便会失去弹性并变薄老化，同时可导致真皮的纤维断裂、脂肪萎缩、汗腺及皮脂腺分泌减少，使皮肤出现色斑、皱纹等一系列老化现象，显出老态。
胶原蛋白被称为“骨中之骨，肤中之肤”，可以说是真皮层强有力的后盾，其对皮肤的作用不言而喻。不要小看它，你的皮肤这么光滑，这么水嫩，这么有弹性吗？还是多亏了胶原蛋白。段建华告诉记者，胶原蛋白对皮肤的好处，具体表现在以下几个方面。
保湿：胶原蛋白含亲水性的天然保湿因子，而且三螺旋结构能强劲锁住水分，让皮肤时刻保持湿润、水嫩的状态！
滋养：活性胶原蛋白对皮肤的渗透性强，可透过角质层与皮肤上皮细胞结合，参与和改善皮肤细胞的代谢，使皮肤中的胶原蛋白活性加强。它能保持角质层水分及纤维结构的完整性，改善皮肤细胞生存环境和促进皮肤组织的新陈代谢，增强血液循环，达到滋润皮肤的目的。
亮肤：皮肤的光泽取决于含水量，胶原蛋白良好的保水能力使皮肤水润亮泽，散发健康的光彩。
紧肤：当胶原蛋白被皮肤吸收后，填充在皮肤真皮之间，增加皮肤紧密度，产生皮肤张力，缩小毛孔，使皮肤紧绷而富有弹性！
防皱：真皮中丰满的胶原蛋白层，将皮肤细胞撑起，结合保湿和抑制皱纹的作用，共同达到舒展粗纹，淡化细纹的功效！修复：活性胶原蛋白能直接渗入肌肤底层，且与周围组织的亲和性好，可协助细胞制造成胶原蛋白，促使皮肤细胞正常成长。同时，活性胶原蛋白本身还具有消炎和更新肌肤的作用。
坚固骨骼
骨骼中有机物的70％～80％是胶原蛋白，骨骼生成时，首先必须合成充足的胶原蛋白纤维来组成骨骼的框架。因此，有人称胶原蛋白为骨骼中的骨骼。
If you are living in UK, there is sales in Holland Barrett now. The actual price is £19.99 for 180 tablets but now is only £4.99. Hurry up, the sales is until 14 February 2008.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
My Diorissime Ready to Wear Clutch for Eyes and Lips
From left:
In recent years, Dior has successfully merged fashion and cosmetics by bringing fashion elements into the design of seasonal limited-edition items. The Diorissime palette for fall 2007 is yet another example.
From left:
Eyeshadows -deep copper, medium grey, medium brown, sheer light beige (All have metallic shine.)
Lip Colors -sheer frosty pink with subtle green shimmer
pale blue-tinted gloss with minimal shimmer
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Holiday 2008 in Britain
Just discovered that easter break will be on 21-24 March 2008. It is so early for this year.
Oh, 2 more months to go. Have to plan where to go now. Gosh... Will just be back from Spain trip on 9th March 2008, then will travel again on 20th March 2008????
When am I going to finish my research and PhD then???? Tension, if no travel, like 对不起自己。
Hai!"!"!"¬!"¬!"¬!¬
Bank Holiday for 2008 will be as follow:
5/5/2008
26/5/2008
Where to go this time?????
Just discovered that easter break will be on 21-24 March 2008. It is so early for this year.
Oh, 2 more months to go. Have to plan where to go now. Gosh... Will just be back from Spain trip on 9th March 2008, then will travel again on 20th March 2008????
When am I going to finish my research and PhD then???? Tension, if no travel, like 对不起自己。
Hai!"!"!"¬!"¬!"¬!¬
Bank Holiday for 2008 will be as follow:
5/5/2008
26/5/2008
Where to go this time?????