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[patchay]

Originally Posted by Skyprince

London is the most over-rated city I've ever seen. My sister just returned from Olympics Stadium in London and she said nothing impressive about that building ( especially when compared to our beautiful National Stadium in KL )

I visited London and I must say it's a grey & very depressing city , I don't like the architecture , many neighbourhoods and buildings are very ugly ( !! ) , weather always cloudy & gloomy, shopping is complete joke and food is boring. I cannot believe that it's such a "highly respected" global financial centre. I like the tube and the mix of its people though, I found people from many different nationalities but then due to weather almost everyone dress up in dull outfit.

I don't like London and life in UK . I'm more into France & Southern European lifestyle, architecture, food and people I liked Paris though, the architecture is awesome and infrastructure decades ahead of London

But you know many Malaysians are just London London London.

That includes the Prime Minister who did high-ranking visits like more than 8 times since he became PM a few years back.

During this EURO 2012 tournament, I could hear shouts of England England, God Save the Queen, etc in local mamaks and pubs... but turned out England is like one of the lamest team.

[Skyprince]

Originally Posted by patchay

But you know many Malaysians are just London London London.

That includes the Prime Minister who did high-ranking visits like more than 8 times since he became PM a few years back.

During this EURO 2012 tournament, I could hear shouts of England England, God Save the Queen, etc in local mamaks and pubs... but turned out England is like one of the lamest team.

That's what I don't understand. London is a dull place with nothing much to do . Very dull, actually. Even my sister said so ( she's now living in UK for study ) . The people are nice though.

[patchay]

Originally Posted by Skyprince

That's what I don't understand. London is a dull place with nothing much to do . Very dull, actually. Even my sister said so ( she's now living in UK for study ) . The people are nice though.

Oh yea for study. Tonnes of friends there as well.

Malaysia Airlines has also chosen London as their first A380 flight today. They say the traffic is really big enough. Next will be Sydney - Australia, another country that is really famous here, but again another country that is not your type.

[Askal82]

Originally Posted by patchay

Bashing any country is of course disallowed in SSC, but you know after the bashing and hugging and photo-taking by the leaders, we are still One Community called ASEAN.

Best is be responsible and considerate if you want to uphold freedom of speech.

You mean hogging.

[wino]

What's up with those sepparatist discussion in west Papua?

Reminds me of Quebec, Canadians already grew tired of them that they don't care anymore! hahaha!

Is it really worth the time to get serious about these sentiments?

Just sayin...

[CrazyForID]

Originally Posted by patchay

Oh yea for study. Tonnes of friends there as well.

Malaysia Airlines has also chosen London as their first A380 flight today. They say the traffic is really big enough. Next will be Sydney - Australia, another country that is really famous here, but again another country that is not your type.

many malaysians prefer to study in UK, while indonesians prefer netherland (indonesian is the biggest minority there)
filipinos? i guess it's america

it's funny

Originally Posted by wino

What's up with those sepparatist discussion in west Papua?

Reminds me of Quebec, Canadians already grew tired of them that they don't care anymore! hahaha!

Is it really worth the time to get serious about these sentiments?

Just sayin...

even papuans themselves (beside the separatists) don't care either
they just want to have life, get a job, chill with friends, be happy and things any other people do. they don't want to make a country


take a look at this billboard

Originally Posted by Dazon

kl gk salah MRT itu merauk semua aspek Transportasi masal yang terpadu. BRT n KRL termasuk bagiannya

goodnews, it's written "MRT will be constructed this year"
"from Jakarta to Jakartans"

[fastboyRD]

Originally Posted by Mercato

Ooops, my bad! sorry for the confusion but I never thought Puerto Rico would get its own representation for the Olympics being still a part of the United States. oooh dont get me wrong tho, I love Puerto Rico, in fact am a great fan of Marc Anthony, J Lo & Ricky Martin...

Puerto Ricans have a certain independence to represent their state in international competitions as Miss Universe and the Olympics since they are not a Confederate State.
Like most Latin countries, they are very proud people. Many of them don't even consider themselves as U.S citizens when politically they are.

say, do you often reach this far into the Far East?

I like to explore the world even if only through a monitor. lOl

Yes, it is London.

[xxxriainxxx]

Originally Posted by patchay

Oh yea for study. Tonnes of friends there as well.

Malaysia Airlines has also chosen London as their first A380 flight today. They say the traffic is really big enough. Next will be Sydney - Australia, another country that is really famous here, but again another country that is not your type.

I see... maybe reason why AirAsia shut down its KL-London route no?

[patchay]

Originally Posted by xxxriainxxx

I see... maybe reason why AirAsia shut down its KL-London route no?

AirAsia X cancellation was due to other things as mentioned in the news at that time. Low cost model is still not proven for long haul.

In fact AirAsia X has always increased frequencies to London before they scrapped it for other reasons.



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I just hope they will not demolish Petronas Twin Towers... hahaha

Demolishments @ Kuala Lumpur, more buildings in KL will be bidding farewell...

Originally Posted by TWK90

Date : 28/6/2012

[Askal82]

Originally Posted by fastboyRD

Puerto Ricans have a certain independence to represent their state in international competitions as Miss Universe and the Olympics since they are not a Confederate State.
Like most Latin countries, they are very proud people. Many of them don't even consider themselves as U.S citizens when politically they are.

Philippines, along with Guam and Saipan and Puerto Rico were acquired by US after the Spanish American War.

However, Philippines asserted its sovereignty which was handed over by the US on the 4th of July after the Second World War. Both countries still maintained strong political and economic ties since then.

Had Philippines maintained its Commonwealth status after the war, it would become the only US Commonwealth (or even a state) in Asia.

[Manila-X]

Originally Posted by Askal82

Philippines, along with Guam and Saipan and Puerto Rico were acquired by US after the Spanish American War.

However, Philippines asserted its sovereignty which was handed over by the US on the 4th of July after the Second World War. Both countries still maintained strong political and economic ties since then.

Had Philippines maintained its Commonwealth status after the war, it would become the only US Commonwealth (or even a state) in Asia.

And it will remain a split among Filipinos who favor this country to remain part of The United States while the other want independence.

[tigidig14]

Originally Posted by Skyprince

I visited London and I must say it's a grey & very depressing city

yap agree,been there 3x and rained the whole time i was there,depressing dark city.their pop. seems like it lives in the subway. loved their subways tho, they come in all sizes..Lol

Originally Posted by Askal82

Had Philippines maintained its Commonwealth status after the war, it would become the only US Commonwealth (or even a state) in Asia.

itd be like the larger counterpart of hawaii if it was

[Saddhim]

Originally Posted by Skyprince

London is the most over-rated city I've ever seen. My sister just returned from Olympics Stadium in London and she said nothing impressive about that building ( especially when compared to our beautiful National Stadium in KL )

I visited London and I must say it's a grey & very depressing city , I don't like the architecture , many neighbourhoods and buildings are very ugly ( !! ) , weather always cloudy & gloomy, shopping is complete joke and food is boring. I cannot believe that it's such a "highly respected" global financial centre. I like the tube and the mix of its people though, I found people from many different nationalities but then due to weather almost everyone dress up in dull outfit.

I don't like London and life in UK . I'm more into France & Southern European lifestyle, architecture, food and people I liked Paris though, the architecture is awesome and infrastructure decades ahead of London

I was in London last Feb and I share the same sentiments with you.

[Askal82]

Originally Posted by tigidig14

itd be like the larger counterpart of hawaii if it was

If Philippines is a US State, it would definitely send China chills down their spine. US will come by knocking at their doorstep at any time.

Originally Posted by Manila-X

And it will remain a split among Filipinos who favor this country to remain part of The United States while the other want independence.

Similar to Puerto Rico's dilemma but theirs is a more complicated - some favored independence, statehood or remain to be a commonwealth.

[Manila-X]

Originally Posted by Askal82

If Philippines is a US State, it would definitely send China chills down their spine. US will come by knocking at their doorstep at any time.



Similar to Puerto Rico's dilemma but theirs is a more complicated - some favored independence, statehood or remain to be a commonwealth.

Unlike The Philippines, Puerto Rico is closer to The US Mainland. But as with their position, it is fine as it is.

How about our neighboring US territories such as those in Micronesia?

[tigidig14]

boricua

[Askal82]

Originally Posted by Manila-X

Unlike The Philippines, Puerto Rico is closer to The US Mainland. But as with their position, it is fine as it is.

How about our neighboring US territories such as those in Micronesia?

There are sovereign states scattered on the Pacific but a handful of them are territories of the US, either incorporated or unincorporated .

Now I see the reason why China is so green with envy and wanted to grab their own in South China Sea.

Interestingly, Guantanamo Bay Naval Base is located in Cuba where they don't have any formal diplomatic relationship in that country.

[Askal82]

Originally Posted by tigidig14

boricua

[patchay]

Weekender:

Ice-Cream Mania News

Shocking. Baskin-Robbins is opening stores even in small towns and along expressways.

But I just hope Ben & Jerry's (which is big in Singapore) will come to Malaysia and other ASEAN nations soon.



Häagen-Dazs® Malaysia fan page reached more than 52,000 fans; to expand distribution network and upgrade its 13 cafe outlets in Malaysia

Baskin-Robbins Malaysia fan page reached more than 73,000 fans; currently has 53 cafe outlets nationwide

New Zealand Natural has opened 7th cafe outlet in Malaysia

MADO, Turkey's leading ice-cream opens first outlet in Malaysia (April 2012)
Grand Opening News >>> http://www.mmail.com.my/story/malaysia-gets-cooler-mado

Gelatomio (the Asian branch of Gelato Mio) - 6 cafe lounges

Gelatissimo The Real Taste of Italia, award winning Australian gelato in Malaysia

Lecka-Lecka Gelato (Italy's Gelataria Fresco and Fratelli Fresco) - 7 Outlets

Swensen's Ice-Cream Cafe & Restaurant - 4 outlets

Geláre Australia Ice Cream Cafe in Malaysia - 1 outlet

Other local brands:

Cielo Dolci Italian Frozen Ice Cream - 1 outlet




Gelato Fruity - 8 outlets

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[Mehome]

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