The Real American Idol

JUBILANT Barack Obama last night told a crowd in Chicago: “Change has come to America.”
His speech in full:
IF there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.


It’s the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen; by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the very first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different; that their voice could be that difference.
It’s the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled - Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been a collection of Red States and Blue States: we are, and always will be, the United States of America.
It’s the answer that led those who have been told for so long by so many to be cynical, and fearful, and doubtful of what we can achieve to put their hands on the arc of history and bend it once more toward the hope of a better day.
It’s been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America.
Gracious
I just received a very gracious call from Senator McCain. He fought long and hard in this campaign, and he’s fought even longer and harder for the country he loves. He has endured sacrifices for America that most of us cannot begin to imagine, and we are better off for the service rendered by this brave and selfless leader. I congratulate him and Governor Palin for all they have achieved, and I look forward to working with them to renew this nation’s promise in the months ahead.
I want to thank my partner in this journey, a man who campaigned from his heart and spoke for the men and women he grew up with on the streets of Scranton and rode with on that train home to Delaware, the Vice President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden.
I would not be standing here tonight without the unyielding support of my best friend for the last sixteen years, the rock of our family and the love of my life, our nation’s next First Lady, Michelle Obama. Sasha and Malia, I love you both so much, and you have earned the new puppy that’s coming with us to the White House. And while she’s no longer with us, I know my grandmother is watching, along with the family that made me who I am. I miss them tonight, and know that my debt to them is beyond measure.
To my campaign manager David Plouffe, my chief strategist David Axelrod, and the best campaign team ever assembled in the history of politics - you made this happen, and I am forever grateful for what you’ve sacrificed to get it done.

But above all, I will never forget who this victory truly belongs to - it belongs to you.
I was never the likeliest candidate for this office. We didn’t start with much money or many endorsements. Our campaign was not hatched in the halls of Washington - it began in the backyards of Des Moines and the living rooms of Concord and the front porches of Charleston.
Victory
It was built by working men and women who dug into what little savings they had to give five dollars and ten dollars and twenty dollars to this cause.
It grew strength from the young people who rejected the myth of their generation’s apathy; who left their homes and their families for jobs that offered little pay and less sleep; from the not-so-young people who braved the bitter cold and scorching heat to knock on the doors of perfect strangers; from the millions of Americans who volunteered, and organised, and proved that more than two centuries later, a government of the people, by the people and for the people has not perished from this Earth. This is your victory.
I know you didn’t do this just to win an election and I know you didn’t do it for me. You did it because you understand the enormity of the task that lies ahead. For even as we celebrate tonight, we know the challenges that tomorrow will bring are the greatest of our lifetime - two wars, a planet in peril, the worst financial crisis in a century.
Even as we stand here tonight, we know there are brave Americans waking up in the deserts of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan to risk their lives for us. There are mothers and fathers who will lie awake after their children fall asleep and wonder how they’ll make the mortgage, or pay their doctor’s bills, or save enough for college. There is new energy to harness and new jobs to be created; new schools to build and threats to meet and alliances to repair.

The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even one term, but America - I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there. I promise you - we as a people will get there.
There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won’t agree with every decision or policy I make as President, and we know that government can’t solve every problem. But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face. I will listen to you, especially when we disagree. And above all, I will ask you join in the work of remaking this nation the only way it’s been done in America for two-hundred and twenty-one years - block by block, brick by brick, calloused hand by calloused hand.
What began twenty-one months ago in the depths of winter must not end on this autumn night. This victory alone is not the change we seek - it is only the chance for us to make that change. And that cannot happen if we go back to the way things were. It cannot happen without you.
Patriotism
So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism; of service and responsibility where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only ourselves, but each other. Let us remember that if this financial crisis taught us anything, it’s that we cannot have a thriving Wall Street while Main Street suffers - in this country, we rise or fall as one nation; as one people.
Let us resist the temptation to fall back on the same partisanship and pettiness and immaturity that has poisoned our politics for so long. Let us remember that it was a man from this state who first carried the banner of the Republican Party to the White House - a party founded on the values of self-reliance, individual liberty, and national unity. Those are values we all share, and while the Democratic Party has won a great victory tonight, we do so with a measure of humility and determination to heal the divides that have held back our progress.
As Lincoln said to a nation far more divided than ours, “We are not enemies, but friends...though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection.” And to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn - I may not have won your vote, but I hear your voices, I need your help, and I will be your President too.
And to all those watching tonight from beyond our shores, from parliaments and palaces to those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners of our world - our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new dawn of American leadership is at hand.
To those who would tear this world down - we will defeat you. To those who seek peace and security - we support you. And to all those who have wondered if America’s beacon still burns as bright - tonight we proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity, and unyielding hope.
For that is the true genius of America - that America can change. Our union can be perfected. And what we have already achieved gives us hope for what we can and must achieve tomorrow.
Stories
This election had many firsts and many stories that will be told for generations. But one that’s on my mind tonight is about a woman who cast her ballot in Atlanta. She’s a lot like the millions of others who stood in line to make their voice heard in this election except for one thing - Ann Nixon Cooper is 106 years old.
She was born just a generation past slavery; a time when there were no cars on the road or planes in the sky; when someone like her couldn’t vote for two reasons - because she was a woman and because of the colour of her skin.
And tonight, I think about all that she’s seen throughout her century in America - the heartache and the hope; the struggle and the progress; the times we were told that we can’t, and the people who pressed on with that American creed: Yes we can.
At a time when women’s voices were silenced and their hopes dismissed, she lived to see them stand up and speak out and reach for the ballot. Yes we can.
When there was despair in the dust bowl and depression across the land, she saw a nation conquer fear itself with a New Deal, new jobs and a new sense of common purpose. Yes we can.
When the bombs fell on our harbour and tyranny threatened the world, she was there to witness a generation rise to greatness and a democracy was saved. Yes we can.
She was there for the buses in Montgomery, the hoses in Birmingham, a bridge in Selma, and a preacher from Atlanta who told a people that “We Shall Overcome.” Yes we can.
Change
A man touched down on the moon, a wall came down in Berlin, a world was connected by our own science and imagination. And this year, in this election, she touched her finger to a screen, and cast her vote, because after 106 years in America, through the best of times and the darkest of hours, she knows how America can change. Yes we can.
America, we have come so far. We have seen so much. But there is so much more to do. So tonight, let us ask ourselves - if our children should live to see the next century; if my daughters should be so lucky to live as long as Ann Nixon Cooper, what change will they see? What progress will we have made?
This is our chance to answer that call. This is our moment. This is our time - to put our people back to work and open doors of opportunity for our kids; to restore prosperity and promote the cause of peace; to reclaim the American Dream and reaffirm that fundamental truth - that out of many, we are one; that while we breathe, we hope, and where we are met with cynicism, and doubt, and those who tell us that we can’t, we will respond with that timeless creed that sums up the spirit of a people:
Yes We Can. Thank you, God bless you, and may God Bless the United States of America.

Source;
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/the_real_american_idol/article1895330.ece

Rumours - Fergie is after a New Ronaldinho

MANCHESTER UNITED have made an £8million bid for Brazilian whizkid Douglas Costa, 18.
Boss Alex Ferguson is desperate to snap up the “new Ronaldinho” and see off competition from Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Costa is the star of Brazil’s Under-19 team and plays for Gremio.
Fergie wants the deal sorted next week and is willing to let him stay in Brazil until next summer.

Source: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article1820152.ece

Padi Field

It is how some Bidayuh people make "Padi Huma"

Once A Hero

At last my father in law manage to SHOOT one.

This Bow is around 80-90 kg

EZRA in Action

It was very extreme action...but as long as he posing with sleeping Mickey... it is worth.

Fenomena Halo

Taken on 28 Jul 08 1:44pm

Teori kewujudan holo dari sudut sains.

Fenomena halo (bahasa Greek: ἅλως) adalah lingkaran cahaya seakan-akan pelangi yang mengelilingi Matahari atau Bulan. Ia adalah sejenis fenomena optik. Ia adalah fenomena yang lebih kerap terjadi daripada kejadian pelangi. Di bahagian Eropah dan sebahagian daripada AS sering berlaku dan boleh dilihat dalam lingkungan dua kali seminggu. Pernah gempar di utara Semenanjung Malaysia apabila fenomena ini berlaku antara pukul 2.15 petang hingga 2.40 petang, 6 Ogos 2007 yang lalu.
Terdapat banyak jenis halo, tetapi kebanyakannya terjadi dari kristal ais dalam awan sirus sejuk yang terletak pada ketinggian 5–10 km di lapisan troposfera atas. Bentuk dan orientasi kristal-kristal ini menentukan bentuk halo yang terjadi.
Kekerapan kejadian melibatkan pusingan radius 22° halo dan sundogs(Parhelia). Dalam gambarajah menunjukan matahari di kelilingi oleh 22° halo dan dilambungi (sisi) oleh sundogs. Parhelic circle pula adalah biasan cahaya kristal yang melepasi sundogs dan mengelilinginya. Kadangkala ia melapisi keseluruhan ruang langit dalam latitut yang sama dengan matahari. Pembinaan tangen ketinggian dan rendah (Upper Tangent arc and Lower Tangent arc) menyentuh secara terus dengan 22° halo sama ada di atas atau dibawah matahari. Pembinaan Lengkungan (Circumzenithal arc) akan terjadi di atas semua kristal tersebut.
Radius 22° halo tidak kelihatan. Ia seperti helaian yang berlapis-lapis atau habuk pada permukaan awan cirrus yang nipis. Awan ini sejuk dan mengandungi ais kristal walaupun pada iklim yang sangat panas.
Halo sangat besar. Ia selalu mempunyai diameter yang sama dalam posisinya di langit. Kadang-kadang hanya sebahagian sahaja yang muncul. Semakin kecil cincin cahaya yang terbias muncul mengelilingi matahari atau bulan dihasilkan oleh corona dari lebih banyak titisan air daripada dibiaskan oleh ais kristal. Ia tidak mengaitkan bahawa hujan akan turun.
Apabila ingin melihat halo pastikan kedua mata anda dilindungi dari pancaran matahari. Jangan sesekali memandang terus dan lama pada halo. Sembunyikan matahari dari penglihatan di balik binaan, bangunan atau apa-apa sahaja. Berhati-hati apabila mengambil gambar halo tanpa pelindung matahari. Ia sangat merbahaya untuk mengambil gambar terus terutamanya mengunakan kamera SLR.

Source : http://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenomena_halo

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Nasi Kerabu@Jln Masjid

Concentrate

Ahh I'm Full

Last night bring my pal from Miri to try this Nasi Kerabu. People say this menu come from Pantai Timur@Terengganu. It's very nice but a bit spicy and add some sour onion, fried Ikan Kembung, Deep Fried Chicken, Keropok, Telur Masin and Sambal Belacan(not so sure)

Last Weekend

Almost Finish "Labi-Labi" Soup emmmm

Bunga Durian

BBQ Pork

"Siuok daang Tribuh" plus "daun ubi"

WHY CHELSEA LOST THEIR PLOT

Look At DRog eyes! Not focus on the ball...
DRog LEFT HAND!

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Kitchen Colour

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Wayang pacak’ to make come-back

KUCHING: The Information Ministry said it would re-introduce the ‘wayang pacak’ (free film shows) next month.
The Information Department-sponsored free film shows, popular in the 1970s and early 1980s, were effective in imparting information and entertainment among rural and sub-urban folk, said its minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek.
It’s a well known fact that ‘wayang pacak’ was in the olden days an avenue for the people to interact and catch up with each other.
Ahmad said apart from screening interesting movies, including cartoons, the free film shows would also show footage on developments, which the people had enjoyed over the years.
“The ministry treats the free film shows as an effective tool for the rural villagers to obtain valuable information on government policies,” he told a press conference after attending a dialogue session with officials and staff of his Ministry at the RTM Auditorium in Jalan P Ramlee here yesterday.
Ahmad said the programme was scrapped in the mid 80s because it could not compete with the increasing popularity of television and newspapers.
Believing that free film shows could be made popular again, Ahmad said the ministry would have to find innovative ways to attract people to watch them.
He said the shows could still be relevant in today’s society.

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Anderson joy at United role

Published: 27 Mar 2008

ANDERSON has revealed his delight at finally settling in at Manchester United.
The Brazil ace struggled to adapt to the Premier League after arriving from Porto for £17million this summer.
But Anderson has now become a key cog in United's charge for domestic and Champions League glory.
And he said: "I feel I’ve improved my performances both in matches and in training.
"At first, it took me time to get used to the way things work at United but from then on I’ve just tried to improve step-by-step and give my best for the team.
"I’m very happy with everything about my life at Old Trafford.
"I find it difficult to describe how it feels to hear the fans sing my name – it’s amazing.
"It gives me extra strength on the pitch and makes me want to do my best to repay the fans for the fantastic support they have shown me since I joined.
"They’ve all made me feel very welcome."
Meanwhile, United No2 Carlos Queiroz could become the new Benfica boss this summer.
He said: "It is always an honour and a privilege to know that a great institution like Benfica may ponder on my name to serve their needs."

Dumbest man on the planet

By DAVID FACEY
Published: Today

JAVIER MASCHERANO became the dumbest man in the world after crazily provoking ref Steve Bennett to send him off for dissent.
Liverpool’s Argentine midfielder got his red card after 43 minutes — handing Manchester United a win which virtually assures them of the title.
Mascherano was booked after just 10 minutes for a foul on Paul Scholes before repeatedly telling Bennett to ‘F*** off’.
But he seemed oblivious to the rumpus caused by Ashley Cole’s midweek show of dissent at Spurs as he angrily confronted Bennett and his linesmen SIX more times.
The ref’s patience finally ran out when Mascherano charged 20 YARDS to confront him for booking Fernando Torres.
He showed the Liverpool player a second yellow card before brandishing the red card. But even then Mascherano could not keep his mouth shut.
He refused to leave the pitch even though Reds boss Rafa Benitez pleaded with him to calm down.
And he swore at Bennett again as team-mates Xabi Alonso and Fabio Aurelio tried to restrain him.
The FA are likely to increase his automatic one-game ban and fine him heavily.
Amazingly, Kop boss Rafa Benitez insisted: “The player told me he was asking what happened and to get sent off for that made him really, really surprised.”
United boss Alex Ferguson said: “He has been booked and he kept badgering the referee.
“You talk about dissent and I think that was dissent.”

Man Utd 1 Lyon 0

Published: 04 Mar 2008

(Man United win 2-1 on agg)
CRISTIANO RONALDO killed off Lyon to leave Manchester United dreaming of the Treble.
The Portuguese star hit his 30th goal of the season to put the Red Devils into the last eight of the Champions League.

And United can smell a repeat of 1999 when they lifted the European Cup, Premier League and FA Cup.
Alex Ferguson's men are just a point behind Arsenal in the title race and face Portsmouth in the FA Cup quarter-finals at the weekend.
And this win has put Fergie in the mood for glory.
Ronaldo scored the only goal four minutes before half-time.
Wes Brown and Nani combined down the right wing before Anderson drilled goalwards.
The ball took a ricochet and Ronaldo kept his cool as he switched feet to give himself room before firing inside the near post.
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