April Fool...

Its April Fool's day today... and normally in the UK, the papers will publish some prank news or report just for the fun of it. And normally this is the day where I read the papers just to find what ingenious idea they come up for this year. I just love the way they pull the prank news.. some of them are really believable and they are getting better at it every year. Only in the UK... call it British humour :D .

I only manage to read The Metro (also The Sun in the Internet) but could not spot any unusually news can can be considered a prank... but I spotted this advert in the news paper.

Its from BMW...And I found the article in BMW's website...

Magnetic Tow Technology
01/04/2009



BMW’s award-winning EfficientDynamics programme has been taken to the next level with the announcement of an innovative fuel and emissions saving system called Magnetic Tow Technology (MTT). In a bid to retain its World Green Car of the Year crown, BMW will launch MTT across its range today.

The unique system, developed in conjunction with NASA, works via a discreet unit located in the front valance that projects an enhanced magnetic beam 20 metres in front of the BMW. Once a suitable target car is located and the BMW is magnetically locked on behind it, the driver is then able to take his foot off the accelerator, turn off the engine and let the car in front do all the work. The towing car will not notice any change in manoeuvrability.

The BMW driver can unhook from the towing car at any time by depressing the clutch pedal to start the vehicle. This is the same method used to operate the existing Start Stop system. Drivers of automatic transmission BMWs need only move the lever into the ‘D’ position to continue on their way. Early research indicates that MTT could save as much as 30 per cent in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Gurus from BMW’s in-house driving etiquette guide suggest flashing the car in front and giving a friendly hand gesture to thank them for the free ride.

BMW’s Head of Innovation, Dr Noitt All, a specialist in Kinetic Ride And Propulsion, said: “BMW has always been a leader in the application of the very latest automotive technology. Up until now the EfficientDynamics programme has looked at ways of improving the performance of our own products, but we thought why burn your own fuel when you can burn someone else’s?”

The 56-year-old boffin promised more to come from his innovation workshop but in the meantime recommended people email his colleague uve.vollenvorit@bmw.co.uk to be kept abreast of further developments.

For more product information please call 0800 777 119.

Can you spot the prank? I was sure it was a prank all because the email they gave... uve.vollenvorit which sounds like 'you've fallen for it'... geddit? :D The name of the Head of Innovation also sounds funny... Dr. Noitt All... hahaha... 'know it all'.

Apparently BMW have been publishing April Fools advert for years... and they are quite funny and believable... read more here.

Player of the week...

My son was made Player of the Week in his soccer practice yesterday. It was a surprise as I didn't expect him to get the weekly trophy... he didn't go to the soccer coaching that frequently and only started to play football. He got the award for his fast dribbling. Guess that the practice he has with me every week paid off. Well... guess he has to go next week to return the trophy whether he misbehave or not... hmmm...
Right now the trophy is proudly displayed besides his bed...

KJ won the UMNO Youth Chief post...

Khairy Jamaluddin won the UMNO Youth Chief post... polling in 304 votes out of 793. Khir Toyo came second while Mukhriz Mahathir; the favourite in terms of nominations, came last. Shows that KJ won because Mukhriz votes were split with Khir Toyo's.

I am sure the result will be the talking point for this week. Even when I check my Facebook, comments about KJ popping up like crazy. And almost all are not so kind. It will be interesting to read the analysis of this result.. what will KJ's supporters and also his detractors say. Surely his supporters will hail him while his detractors will definately have some unkind words for him.

Will he be a minister in Najib's cabinet soon? Normally Youth Chief will be appointed a junior minister post like Youth and Sports Ministry. Only Najib has the answer...

And on another note.. Sharizat Jalil won the Wanita Chief post.. beating her mentor Rafidah Aziz. Well... for me she deserves to win. Rafidah has over stayed her welcome... she should have passed the baton long time ago... perfect example that its really hard to relinquish power once you have tasted it. Bye bye Rafidah... now go take care of your cucu.

A month without broadband...

It has been a while since I blog. Not that I don't want to blog... I just moved flats and my broadband provider Virgin Media could not manage to reconnect my broadband. It usually takes them about 10 days to get the lines reconnected which I find rather odd since in Malaysia you can get it connected much faster. Anyway... they messed up my application (twice) due to systems error and I was left without broadband for about a month. This is a pure example of over dependence on software systems... and letting the error happen twice to a customer makes you wonder do they really serious in their business. Nobody picked up the problem and I'm not sure if they really solve the problem. I can tell you that since I've been living in the UK, their customer service here is not something that you can proudly mention... the standards are falling. There is a system but I think too much redtape to get things going here.

Anyway... I got me broadband back and got a couple of months of broadband fees knock off as a form of compensation. Still feels sour about Virgin Media though...

Manchester United on top again...

Manchester United is on top again with 2 points and a game in hand after a 0-1 win against West Ham United. Ryan Giggs scores the winner with a delightful right foot strike which is a record as Giggs is the only player to score in 17 consecutive league seasons. United are also in a 13th consecutive Premier League clean sheet record and Edwin Van der Sar has smashed the British record for not conceding a goal which now extends to 1,212 minutes. :D

After this league title record ler... and I have to thank Rafa Benitez for his crazy wacko rants which never did much to the United team but rather fired back and unsettled his own team... hehehe. The only record that Liverpool is going to break is to be the first team that was top of the league on Xmas but never won the Premiership that season... ;)

Daulat Tuanku...

I am supporting this campaign. I am absolutely angry with all the bullshit that is coming out in Perak... truly disgusted. When the Rulers decides with you... you are full of praises but when the decision is against you... you starting to wave your middle fingers.

The Perak MB really disappoints me. You leave it to the Sultan to decide but defy him when his decision goes against you. Apa ni? I thought he was better than this. I thought PAS is better than this.

This event really shows the true nature of Pakatan Rakyat.... still a loose coalition, full of low quality 'wakil rakyat' especially from PKR. Please la... don't follow Anwar's tactics blindly... tak habis-habis nak demo. Stop blaming the Sultan... for God sake... he was the Lord President before... jangan main-main daa... itu Karpal Singh duduk diam-diam aaaa. Just accept that you have lost. It is a small battle lost... you still could win the war. Use common sense le...

Must read:

1. Rocky Bru
2. The "Thirteen Million Plus Ringgit" Guy Rambles...
3. No Holds Barred of Malaysia Today
4. Another Brick in the Wall
5. My Anger, It may be Yours To
   

Plenty more... just read Rocky's blog... it will lead you to more.

Something to ponder about...

Here is something to ponder about... Most of what written was also practiced by Prophet Muhammad... why are they not practiced by most Muslims is something that needs questioning.

Enjoy reading it here.