Exam Around the Corner

I won't be updating this weblog until a week before Christmas, have to concentrate on my semester examination. Hope the informations that I displayed so far are satisfying and there's a lot to come next time including men's best grooming products, Germany's best male musicians and my favourite cars.

Guess Who I Saw Today?

I saw Jimmi Harkishin from Coronation Street earlier today. He was being crowded in front of Brown Thomas by fans for autographs and pictures. Seems like he's been shopping in Dublin for Christmas, hehe. Anyway, Coronation Street or Corrie is Britain's longest-running television soap opera and was first broadcasted on December 9, 1960.

It's in KL

Kuala Lumpur's very own Golden Triangle where the financial and shopping districs are located. Kuala Lumpur is Asia's richest city and home of the world's second and third tallest buildings and also world's forth tallest tower stand there. They had planned to built the longest building in the world but cancelled the plan during a time when most of the Far Eastern countries having an economic downturn.

Allow Westlife to be Frank

This is their latest album entitled 'Allow Us To Be Frank', the first one without Brian McFadden. Well, they're trying Jazz this time.

Video of 'Smile'

World's Tallest Buildings and Towers

Singapore Idol

The final show and the result will be on the first of December. I would say that Sylvester will win the idol competition although personally I think that Taufik is better than him. My favourite contestant is Daphne Khoo. I like her voice, very cute and unique. She was in the top 4 finalist and has been voted off a couple of weeks ago :(

Singapore Idol Website

Asia's Richest Cities

According to Asiaweek, these are the richest cities in Asia:
1. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ($58,579)
2. Georgetown, Malaysia ($50,843)
3. Osaka, Japan ($38,332)
4. Tokyo, Japan ($37,661)
5. Fukuoka, Japan ($37,165)
6. Singapore, Singapore ($36,436)
7. Hong Kong, China ($20,832)
8. Taipei, Taiwan ($17,228)
9. Kaohsiung, Taiwan ($16,754)
10. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei ($15,267)
The ranking is based on average income per capita in US$ currency.

Best Place To Live In

Article on 'Top Ten Countries'



According to an international survey (Economist Intelligence Unit), Ireland has emerged as having the best quality of life of any country in the world, hence making it the most attractive place to live and work. The "quality-of-life index" identified a range of indicators to pinpoint the best countries to live in including income per capita, life expectancy, political freedom and stability, family and community life, climate, and gender equality. In addition, Ireland was the fourth-richest country in the world based on GDP per capita.

Ranking of quality of life for a few other countries:
US (13th)
Germany (25th)
France (26th)
UK (29th)
Ukraine (99th)
Belarus (101st)
Russia (105th)

Stanley Monkhouse

Stanley Monkhouse, a former professor of Anatomy and professor of Medical Informatics at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He taught me once last year before he left Dublin to become a lecturer in Human Morphology at the University of Nottingham. He's the author of 'Clinical Anatomy' and 'Cranial Nerves' and was graduated from Cambridge University.

Prada Pride

It's Freezing!

Blimey! It's so cold outside.

'Vertigo' by U2

This Irish quartet is so famous that Apple has decided to iPod and iTrip them, haha :)) The lead singer, Bono owns a hotel in Dublin and there will be a U2 Tower to be builted not far from the hotel.

iPod U2 Special Edition Advertisement

'Long Night' by The Corrs

Where are the other members of the band? :P Anyway, I like this song and I met them once at HMV Dublin earlier this year.

Video of 'Long Night'

The Eid

Last saturday, I celebrated the Eid or 'Raya' in Malay. The Eid was fall on the next day back in Malaysia. On saturday, I went to Malaysia Hall to celebrate the Eid with friends and also went to a few open houses around Dublin. I didn't go to the embassy's house to celebrate 'Raya' on sunday because I was busy finishing up my assisgnment, well what to do, medicine is all about being busy :( Anyway, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the Moslems around the world Eid Mubarak :)

Turner Syndrome

The picture of a miscarriaged foetus below is from my yesterday's Biochemistry lecture note. Only 1 in 40 Turner foetuses go to term and according to my Genetics professor, Dr David T. Croke, genetic disease accounted for 50% of still-births. Turner syndrome is a genetic disease due to the absence of an X or a Y chromosome. This disorder inhibits normal sexual development and causes infertility.

iPod Photo, I Like :)

Gadget to get next year would definitely be an iPod Photo. It's not out yet here in Europe but would probably in a few months time. I'm so going to sell my iPod G3 next year :P

Dublin, Make the City Yours

Jazz Fever

I just love Jazz music! And my favourite Jazz musicians are:
1. Norah Jones
2. Jamie Cullum
3. Katie Melua
4. Michael Buble

'Irish Son' by Brian McFadden

Former member of Westlife, McFadden came out with second single from his first solo album, Irish Son. The video was shot in Dublin.

Video of 'Irish Son'

Lyrics of 'Irish Son'

Last Card-signing

Yesterday was my last card-signing, no more anatomy oral test that's held every fortnight after this, yehaa! :D Now, I can concentrate on my final exams and assignment.

New Apartment

Just moved to a new apartment 2 days ago and I'm loving it. Went shopping at Brown Thomas yesterday for my new apartment and did a bit of unpacking, still a lot to do though :(

My Favourite Perfumes

1. Hugo Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss
2. Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
3. Blue Jeans by Versace
4. Armani Mania by Giorgio Armani
5. Gucci Pour Homme by Gucci



My daytime perfume at the moment is Brit by Burberry and BLV Notte Pour Homme by Bvlgari is my nighttime perfume. Looking forward for the release of the men's perfume by Prada in a few months :D