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The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Cannot Satisfy Worldwide Ticket Demand... Yet HotelBookingPro.com Can Satisfy Worldwide Accommodation Demand

2008-07-25T05:09:00.004+08:00

One World, One Dream is the theme of the Beijing Games - and if overseas ticket demand is any indicator, the whole world wants to be in Beijing for the Games to live their dream.

Unfortunately Beijing Games organizers cannot satisfy worldwide ticket demand. But it is not just about trying to get tickets to the Beijing Games; numerous domestic and international travelers need accommodation on top.

At 28 May, Xiong Yumei, Vice-Director of the Beijing Municipal Administration of Tourism commented "77 percent of five-star hotel rooms have been booked and most Olympic designated hotels are reportedly fully booked."

At 25 June, hotel price comparison website HotelBookingPro.com conducted research to determine if there is any accommodation still available throughout the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. The results indicate that not only are there five-star hotels still available but there is accommodation for every wallet.

To view accommodation availability in Beijing on HotelBookingPro.com visit http://www.hotelbookingpro.com/City/Beijing.htm

For more information on the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games including fact sheets, athlete profiles, cultural information and news visit www.beijing2008.cn

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North Korea's "Hotel of Doom" wakes from its coma

2008-07-18T22:47:00.005+08:00

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's phantom hotel is stirring back to life. Once dubbed by Esquire magazine as "the worst building in the history of mankind," the 105-storey Ryugyong Hotel is back under construction after a 16-year lull in the capital of one of the world's most reclusive and destitute countries.

According to foreign residents in Pyongyang, Egypt's Orascom group has recently begun refurbishing the top floors of the three-sided pyramid-shaped hotel whose 330-metre (1,083 ft) frame dominates the Pyongyang skyline.

The firm has put glass panels into the concrete shell, installed telecommunications antennas -- even though the North forbids its citizens to own mobile phones -- and put up an artist's impression of what it will look like.

An official with the group said its Orascom Telecom subsidiary was involved in the project but gave no details.

The hotel consists of three wings rising at 75 degree angles capped by several floors arranged in rings supposed to hold five revolving restaurants and an observation deck.

A creaky building crane has for years sat unused at the top of the 3,000-room hotel in a city where tourists are only occasionally allowed to visit.

"It is not a beautiful design. It carries little iconic or monumental significance, but sheer muscular and massive presence," said Lee Sang Jun, a professor of architecture at Yonsei University in Seoul.

The communist North started construction in 1987, in a possible fit of jealousy at South Korea, which was about to host the 1988 Summer Olympics and show off to the world the success of its rapidly developing economy.

A concrete shell built by North Korea's Paektu Mountain Architects & Engineers emerged over the next few years. A proud North Korea put a likeness of the hotel on postage stamps and boasted about the structure in official media.

According to intelligence sources, then North Korean leader Kim Il-sung saw the hotel as a symbol of his big dreams for the state he founded, while his son and current leader Kim Jong-il was a driving force in its construction.

But by 1992, worked was halted. The North's main benefactor the Soviet Union had dissolved a year earlier and funding for the hotel had vanished. For a time, the North airbrushed images of the Ryugyong Hotel from photographs.

As the North's economy took a deeper turn for the worse in the 1990s the empty shell became a symbol of the country's failure, earning nicknames "Hotel of Doom" and "Phantom Hotel."

Yonsei's Lee and other architects said there were questions raised about whether the hotel was structurally sound and a few believed completing the structure could cause it to collapse.

It would cost up to $2 billion to finish the Ryugyong Hotel and make it safe, according to estimates in South Korean media. That is equivalent to about 10 percent of the North's annual economic output.

Bruno Giberti, associate head of California Polytechnic State University's Department of Architecture, said the project was typical of what has been produced recently in many cities trying to show their emerging wealth by constructing gigantic edifices that were not related in scale to anything else around them.

"If this is the worst building in the world, the runners up are in Vegas Hotels and Shanghai Hotels ," said Giberti.

By Jon Herskovitz
(Additional reporting by Kim Junghyun; Editing by Andrew K.H.Tan, Jonathan Thatcher and Alex Richardson)
Source : Reuters YHoo

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The Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

2008-07-11T12:06:00.010+08:00

Like the Five Olympic Rings from which they draw their color and inspiration, Fuwa will serve as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, carrying a message of friendship and peace -- and good wishes from China -- to children all over the world.

Designed to express the playful qualities of five little children who form an intimate circle of friends, Fuwa also embody the natural characteristics of four of China's most popular animals -- the Fish, the Panda, the Tibetan Antelope, the Swallow -- and the Olympic Flame.

Each of Fuwa has a rhyming two-syllable name -- a traditional way of expressing affection for children in China. Beibei is the Fish, Jingjing is the Panda, Huanhuan is the Olympic Flame, Yingying is the Tibetan Antelope and Nini is the Swallow.

When you put their names together -- Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni -- they say "Welcome to Beijing," offering a warm invitation that reflects the mission of Fuwa as young ambassadors for the Olympic Games.

Fuwa also embody both the landscape and the dreams and aspirations of people from every part of the vast country of China. In their origins and their headpieces, you can see the five elements of nature -- the sea, forest, fire, earth and sky -- all stylistically rendered in ways that represent the deep traditional influences of Chinese folk art and ornamentation.

Spreading Traditional Chinese Good Wishes Wherever They Go
In the ancient culture of China, there is a grand tradition of spreading good wishes through signs and symbols. Each of Fuwa symbolizes a different blessing -- and will honor this tradition by carrying their good wishes to the children of the world. Prosperity, happiness, passion, health and good luck will be spread to every continent as Fuwa carry their invitation to Beijing 2008 to every part of the globe.

At the heart of their mission -- and through all of their work -- Fuwa will seek to unite the world in peace and friendship through the Olympic spirit. Dedicated to helping Beijing 2008 spread its theme of One World, One Dream to every continent, Fuwa reflect the deep desire of the Chinese people to reach out to the world in friendship through the Games -- and to invite every man, woman and child to take part in the great celebration of human solidarity that China will host in the light of the flame in 2008.

In China's traditional culture and art, the fish and water designs are symbols of prosperity and harvest. And so Beibei carries the blessing of prosperity. A fish is also a symbol of surplus in Chinese culture, another measure of a good year and a good life.

The ornamental lines of the water-wave designs are taken from well-known Chinese paintings of the past. Among Fuwa, Beibei is known to be gentle and pure. Strong in water sports, she reflects the blue Olympic ring.

Jingjing makes children smile -- and that's why he brings the blessing of happiness wherever he goes. You can see his joy in the charming naivety of his dancing pose and the lovely wave of his black and white fur. As a national treasure and a protected species, pandas are adored by people everywhere. The lotus designs in Jingjing's headdress, which are inspired by the porcelain paintings of the Song Dynasty (A.D.960-1234), symbolize the lush forest and the harmonious relationship between man and nature. Jingjing was chosen to represent our desire to protect nature's gifts -- and to preserve the beauty of nature for all generations. Jingjing is charmingly naïve and optimistic. He is an athlete noted for strength who represents the black Olympic ring.

In the intimate circle of Fuwa, Huanhuan is the big brother. He is a child of fire, symbolizing the Olympic Flame and the passion of sport -- and passion is the blessing he bestows. Huanhuan stands in the center of Fuwa as the core embodiment of the Olympic spirit. And while he inspires all with the passion to run faster, jump higher and be stronger, he is also open and inviting. Wherever the light of Huanhuan shines, the inviting warmth of Beijing 2008 -- and the wishful blessings of the Chinese people -- can be felt. The fiery designs of his head ornament are drawn from the famed Dunhuang murals -- with just a touch of China's traditional lucky designs. Huanhuan is outgoing and enthusiastic. He excels at all the ball games and represents the red Olympic ring.

Like all antelopes, Yingying is fast and agile and can swiftly cover great stretches of land as he races across the earth. A symbol of the vastness of China's landscape, the antelope carries the blessing of health, the strength of body that comes from harmony with nature. Yingying's flying pose captures the essence of a species unique to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, one of the first animals put under protection in China. The selection of the Tibetan Antelope reflects Beijing's commitment to a Green Olympics. His head ornament incorporates several decorative styles from the Qinghai-Tibet and Sinkiang cultures and the ethnic design traditions of Western China. Strong in track and field events, Yingying is a quick-witted and agile boy who represents the yellow Olympic ring.

Every spring and summer, the children of Beijing have flown beautiful kites on the currents of wind that blow through the capital. Among the kite designs, the golden-winged swallow is traditionally one of the most popular. Nini's figure is drawn from this grand tradition of flying designs. Her golden wings symbolize the infinite sky and spread good-luck as a blessing wherever she flies. Swallow is also pronounced "yan" in Chinese, and Yanjing is what Beijing was called as an ancient capital city. Among Fuwa, Nini is as innocent and joyful as a swallow. She is strong in gymnastics and represents the green Olympic ring.

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Beijing Olympic 2008

2008-07-11T11:57:00.005+08:00

With the 2008 Olympics less than a month away, China is making every effort to shed its austere image. Gordon Rayner reports from Beijing.

Just 27 days to go until the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games, and in Beijing nothing, but nothing, is being left to chance. At the Changping Vocational School, 380 Olympic hostesses have been relentlessly drilled in such complex skills as how to smile.

Grin and bear it: Olympic workers are groomed in the art of smiling and, left, a billboard at the Workers' Stadium continues the happy theme
Grin and bear it: Olympic workers are groomed in the art of smiling

To pass muster, they must always show between six and eight teeth and be capable of unflinchingly holding their grin for 10 minutes at a time. Those who cannot manage this must train for hours with a chopstick clamped between their teeth to build up their facial muscles.

Elsewhere, 800,000 students are being taught how to clap and cheer in unison, and even the weather will be strictly controlled, using "cloud-seeding" techniques to ensure it rains before, but not during, the Games.

Yet the great irony of the communist party's instinct to control every aspect of public behaviour is that the Chinese, of all people, don't need lessons in how to conduct themselves.

Paying my first visit to China last week, my overriding impression of the Chinese was that they are unfailingly charming, friendly and polite.

They're also the smiliest people I've ever come across (even without the chopstick exercises) and they have an endearingly childlike enthusiasm for the Games and for foreign tourists, which makes them natural ambassadors for China.

Walking down Beijing's busiest thoroughfare, Chang'an Jie (a 30-mile long avenue thick with hooting traffic and whistling policemen) I made a point of stopping people in the street to ask them what they hoped the Games would achieve.

There was, of course, a time when the only people allowed to speak to Westerners would have been communist party members primed with propaganda, but those days are gone, and I had no reason to doubt the motives of Ma Bin, a 32-year-old salesman for a coffee company, who said he hoped foreign visitors would discover "that China is a beautiful place where they will feel welcome", or Sang Shigany, 25, a law student, who said tourists "might be surprised to find how cosmopolitan Beijing is".

And there were some dissenting voices - one man told me about what he perceived to be corruption in the awarding of Olympics contracts, and suggested many Games venues would turn out to be white elephants.

Alas, I can't give you his name, because freedom of speech is still a distant dream in China, which locks up journalists, bloggers and dissidents, allegedly torturing some of them, and uses violence to crush independence rallies in Tibet.

Yet China is changing fast, and changing for the better.

It is worth pointing out that the man who told me about alleged corruption had travelled extensively and had lived abroad, including in Britain, but returned to China "because there are so many opportunities here. All countries have problems, but this is a great place to live."

Indeed, the changes in China since Chairman Mao's death in 1976 have been so rapid that anyone who has never visited Beijing is likely to have misconceptions that are 10 or 20 years out of date.

Beijing is full of smart shopping malls, where wealthier citizens park their Audis and VWs (there are surprisingly few bicycles) to shop in Max Mara, Burberry and Tiffany just a short walk from Mao's preserved corpse in Tiananmen Square (how much less complicated clothes shopping must have been in his day). And China's booming economy, set to become the biggest in the world, has raised standards of living in its cities to unimagined levels.

Hi Xiao Long, a tour guide barely out of his teens, told me: "When I was a kid very few people had a television, and if they did, they would have 10 or 12 families coming around to watch it. Now everyone has three or four TV sets, people have cars and mobile phones. People here are happy with their lives."

China is desperate to get this message across, hence my visit as a guest of the Beijing Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (BOCOG), but after 60 years of communist rule, Chinese officials remain better at monologue than dialogue, lending a sometimes surreal twist to our meetings.

On a visit to the new subway line serving the Olympic Park, I was presented with a 52-page pamphlet on how to use the subway, including instructions on what to do if you drop your handbag on the line (do not jump off the platform for it, or electric shock or contusion by trains may be incurred) and what to do in the event of a poison gas attack (use handkerchief to cover your mouth, go away from the source of gas quickly).

Failure to observe the rules (which include "being neatly dressed") will result in you being "transferred to public security departments". Perhaps foreign visitors would be better off walking after all.

The Chinese also love statistics - I was told the exact circumference of each of Beijing's five concentric ring roads, the exact number of workstations in the press centre (971) the total mileage of the city's subway system by 2015 (561km), the improvement in the carbon monoxide levels in the city since 1998 (39.4 per cent)… anyway, you get the picture.

I began to suspect the Chinese officials were bombarding us with numbers so there would be no time left for awkward questions about Tibet, Sudan, the disastrous torch relay or anything touching on human rights.

In fact, the top brass did let us ask questions about such prickly issues; Beijing's deputy mayor, the sharp-suited Chen Gang, remained good-humoured throughout repeated questioning about how pro-Tibetan demonstrators would be treated, though his answer wasn't exactly candid.

They would be dealt with, he said, in accordance with Chinese laws. Anyone wanting to demonstrate must have a permit (cue wry smiles) and, he said, "You will see during the Games how we will handle such situations." A rather unsettling answer.

Yet it may come as a surprise that the question could be asked at all.

China is a country which, just four years ago, was so wary of the media that it blocked almost all foreign internet sites, yet I was able to call up the BBC and UK newspaper websites and even search those sites for articles on China's human rights record.

Beijing, of course, wants the world to behold the impressive Bird's Nest stadium and the funky Water Cube in the Olympic Village, the showpieces of the Games.

Sadly, visitors may struggle to find them through the unrelenting smog, which is so thick here that, on a bad day, it seems to cling to your face like a mask. Forget the blue-sky publicity shots of the Olympic venues you might have seen; when I visited the Bird's Nest it was shrouded in a miasma and already appeared to have a thin film of grime coating its steel exoskeleton.

The officials seem to be in denial about this, quoting endless statistics to prove how safe the air is. They don't seem to realise that if the world sees this murk beamed into their homes every day, prospective tourists might choose to go elsewhere.

And that would be a great shame, as they would miss out on a country which deserves to be seen first-hand.

From
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To Those That Still Believe In Angels

2008-06-18T02:40:00.010+08:00

I am a Buddhist but still believe in Angels, Also I highlight my hair golden inspired by Lord Michael, Coming next weekend 2nd trip to Extend, Prangin Mall with 50% discount, I am going full blonde..for Lord Michael and you can bow to me & call me Lord Khe Hin Tan (My nick at Runescape)....That would be nice.

And a special prayer ...
"May Qin Shi Huang my lord and Lord Michael strike down Lucifer & his followers who stray from God's path" and let us continue RUNESCAPE, let the games begin....

Invoking protection by Archangel Michael

This page contains two powerful affirmations, also called decrees, that are designed to help you invoke the protection of Archangel Michael around yourself, around others, around situations or around an entire country. Because you are invoking spiritual energy, it is necessary and appropriate to repeat the affirmations a number of times. As long as you give the affirmations from the heart, this is not vain repetition.

To get the full effect, read the affirmations aloud, and read them with power and authority. Start by reading the affirmations slowly, then gradually increase the speed as you feel prompted from within. Before giving the affirmations, start by making an invocation, such as one of the following:

In the name of the I AM THAT I AM, in the name of Jesus Christ, I call to the heart of Archangel Michael to protect me from all imperfect energies, all forces of evil, all forces of anti-Christ and all forces of anti-peace.

In the name of Jesus Christ, in the name of my I AM Presence and Christ self, I call to the heart of beloved Archangel Michael, all legions of the Blue Flame and the Will of God and the entire spirit of the Ascended Host, to protect me and all life from all imperfect energies, all forces of evil, all forces of antichrist and all forces of anti peace. According to the will of God, it is done.

(Here you can make a personal request to archangel Michael to protect you from specific dangers that you perceive.)

After you make the invocation, repeat one or both of the following affirmations 3 times or more. You can also repeat an affirmation until you feel that you are protected from all imperfect energies.

Archangel Michael Set Me Free

To Heaven’s mighty law
I call in humble awe,
to Michael now I shout
consume my every doubt!

In God’s name I command
Lord Michael now to stand,
your Presence in my field,
protected by your shield.

I call now to my Lord
with your blue-flame sword,
consume all darkness here
your Presence ever near.

Lord Michael take command,
with your blue-flame band,
defeat all forces who
are working against you.

Lord Michael take command,
my life is in your hand,
I put my trust in you,
to God I am now true.

I see the Christ within
I know that I will win,
my mortal life I give,
in Spirit now I live.

Lord Michael end all strife
and give all people life,
oh Michael raise the earth,
into her new birth.

Lead people from the cage
into the Golden Age,
the Christ will set all free
God’s children now to be.

Come Michael Dear

Come Michael dear
protect me here,
your Presence near
I have no fear.

Refrain:
The day is come,
the Earth is raised,
God’s will is done,
his name is praised.

Lord Michael cut
the gordian knot,
I am now free
the truth to see.

I give my love
to God Above,
Lord Michael be
always with me.

After you complete a set of affirmations, seal the energies by the following statement:

I am sealing this prayer in the Heart of God for the manifestation of Christ perfection on Earth and in all aspects of my life and consciousness. It is done in accordance with God’s Holy Will. Amen.

ACGC: HighStreet 5 Coming to Penang

2008-06-17T07:10:00.012+08:00

ACGC: HighStreet 5 Coming to Penang
Coming this Jun 27 to 29 at Gurney Plaza Penang,
High Street 5 one of the best online dancing games coming to Penang.

HighStreet 5 will have an exhibition booth at ACGC (Animation, Comic, Gaming, Convention)at Gurney Plaza, Penang. The 3-day exhibition will feature plenty of games and the coolest gifts, which include HS5 installation DVDs and exclusive limited edition HS5 merchandize!

There will be a promotion booth where first-timers can test-play the game and register for an account-newly registered players are also automatically entered into an exciting event, '1 Song To Win RM100', where the winner will take home a cash prize of RM100! What's more, each and every one of the guests who visit their booth stands to win a 2GB Samsung MP3! To win, you only need to join the 'Spot the Different Flyer Contest' to gain entry into the lucky draw in which you may win the grand prize

So see you there, well if you want to date me , email me + your face pic before 27th June 2008 at hotelbookingpro(at)gmail.com
or MSN me andrewkhtan(at)gmail.com

If you're new to online dancing games there are
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2.High Street 5

I played both of them Audition Battle Dance is cartoonish while High Street 5 is more
live in terms of graphics.

In gameplay Audition Battle Dance tops HighStreet5 also it depends on your age group. Everyone has their views....So Happy Dancing

And for those in Penang, there's a Hip Hop 101 dance session for beginners on every Tuesday at 7pm in New World Park stage area (RM5 per session), Swatow Lane...remember the old SUPER supermarket in Burmah Road ..New World Park is opposite it.

Cosmic Leisure Theme Park at Prangin Mall Penang

2008-06-14T23:36:00.007+08:00

Cosmic Leisure Theme Park at Prangin Mall Penang.
by Andrew KH Tan

Saturday Afternoon was spent lazed around at Cosmic Leisure Theme Park at Prangin Mall Penang.

Lots of machine and stuff. RM1 = 2 tokens. 1 token = 1 game.

Henna Tatoo and R & B Pub Bistro

2008-06-12T21:23:00.016+08:00

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Today I did a henna tattoo of an eagle head and pierce an earring at Prangin Mall and also watch live band at R & B Pub Bistro, Penang Road near Hotel Malaysia.

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PLAY TIS VIDEO FOR TRUE FRENS ! XOXO

2008-06-08T03:12:00.011+08:00

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Building Australian Baby Lobster Housing

2008-06-04T00:23:00.004+08:00

By Andrew K.H.Tan
Today I bought a 4 feet PVC pipe and a tube of aquarium super glue, I saw it into 8 smaller pcs and glue them 2 X 4 pcs per line and voila it's housing for my lobsters.

Happy Wesak Day in Penang

2008-05-19T06:11:00.005+08:00

“May Buddha shower you with abundant blessings, happiness and prosperity.”

Happy Wesak Day
I will be going to
Penang Buddhist Association
No. 168, Jalan Anson,
10400 Penang
Telephone : 04-2280910

Mahindarama Temple Mahindarama Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple

2, Kampar Road,
10460 Penang, Malaysia.
Telephone : 604-2825944

Ang Hock See Temple

Kek Lok See Temple,

Ayer Itam,
11500 Penang, Malaysia.
Telephone : 04-8283317, 04-8286863 Facsimile : 04-8288653

Teik Lim Si Temple

to pray....
Blessed you all...Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

Wesak Parade in Burmah Road, Penang, Malaysia

Siam Wat Penang Malaysia

Siam Wat Penang Malaysia Bathing Baby Buddha Statue with Flower Water

Dr Mahathir Mohamad: A Weak Government is not good for Multi-racial Malaysia

2008-05-03T03:18:00.003+08:00

Dr Mahathir Mohamad: A Weak Government is not good for Multi-racial Malaysia

It is good to see that former Malaysia PM Tunku Dr. Mahathir has started a blog - www.chedet.com, I would be reading what is on especially is Vision 2020 is still on target ?

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2008-04-30T13:50:00.004+08:00

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One of the many legends about Amsterdam that some people have trouble believing is that there are theaters where patrons can pay for entrance and then witness actual live couples on stage having sex, as well as quite a few different-but-similar tricks involving bananas, pens, ribbons, vibrators, and whatnot. Just like the legend of Amsterdam’s coffee shops and the Red Light District itself, this one is absolutely true, at least as of now. (Starting in late 2007 the city began cracking down on many sex-related businesses and closing down RLD windows as part of a 10-year plan to clean the area up, so there’s no telling how long the current hands-off situation will carry on.)
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Live sex shows are not the same as sex clubs

The sex shows in Amsterdam are based around a bit of audience participation, but for the most part these are spectator sports. If you are looking for a sex club where you can enter a bar and then choose a girl to spend a private hour with, Amsterdam has got you covered. The sex clubs are similar to the brothels, but very different in a few key ways.

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There are three of these live-sex theaters/bars in the Red Light District, and each is quite different so deciding which of the three to visit should be pretty easy for most people. And while these live-sex clubs are “shows” they aren’t really the same as strip clubs elsewhere. These places feature things that most people never thought they’d ever see in public (or at least in a dimly-lit big city nightclub), but they aren’t too likely to get visitors worked up to the point where the only practical release is visiting one of the nearby window girls. Nope, most people describe the experience as interesting or hilarious rather than “sexy”, and the group you visit with will probably make all the difference as to whether it’s a screaming laugh of an over-hyped disappointment. If you are just really horny you might just skip this step because prostitute prices in Amsterdam are probably lower than you expect.

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The first two places below (which are owned by the same people) list official prices for entrance, but a variety of factors will influence whether or not you can arrange a discount at any of the three of them. At each place you’ll deal with a multi-lingual doorman who is an expert at figuring out just how much money the club can get out of your group. You’ll never have to pay more than the listed price, but if you come when it’s crowded, are in a small group, and seem anxious, there’s almost no way of getting in for less.

The trick, if you want to save a bit of money on the way in, is to go at an off-peak hour (earlier), but then you run the risk of the place being dead and not as fun as it would be if you came at a peak hour. If they aren’t too crowded inside and you seem ready to go to the next club if you don’t get a discount then you’ll have a good shot of either saving some money or getting additional drink tickets (other than at the Bananenbar with its unlimited drinks policy).

Also, if you are in a larger group of, say, 6 or more people, you might be able to get a discount even when they are crowded. It’ll probably be only €5 per person, but it’s worth asking for sure. These places will often let the bride or groom-to-be in for free for stag/hen/bachelor/bachelorette parties as long as that person is dressed up a bit.

Special combination ticket

At the moment the Bananenbar and the Casa Rosso are offering a special deal for €55 per person that includes admission to Casa Rosso plus one drink, as well as admission to the Banana Bar for one hour and unlimited drinks. You can buy this combo deal at either place.
The three live sex show clubs in Amsterdam

Bananenbar (Dutch for Banana Bar, of course)
Bananenbar is probably the most famous of the three, and it’s not really even a live-sex show per se, since there are no male performers. This is the best place for stag/bachelor parties and groups of drunken men, and probably the worst choice of the 3 for couples, although females and even groups of females are welcome. The Bananenbar is owned by the same people who own Casa Rosso, which is discussed below.

For a fixed admission charge of €45 per person you gain entrance to the Bananenbar for 1 hour, and all drinks are free and included in this steep price. You’ll be handed a glass for either beer or spirits, which will then be filled by the performers/servers in either the upstairs or the downstairs bar area. There are usually 4 girls working on each level, and they tend to be a mix of different looks so most people will find at least a couple of them to their taste.

If you go late in the evening or other times when it’s busy you can sit in the back and not get more involved yourself, but if you want to have a hands-on experience you’ll need to pay more. Each of the girls has sexy parlor tricks they can perform, and one of them will cost your group €20 while you can get them all doing their routine for €50. This is only one of the reasons it’s best to go with a bigger group.

The performances you’ll see close up include baby oil rubbing sessions, a remarkable penmanship demonstration on a postcard where the girl doesn’t need to hold the Sharpie in her hands, vibrators being fired long distances at high speeds – again, with no hands, and of course the famous routines involving the bananas themselves.

After your hour is up your name will be called and you’ll be hustled out of the club before you know what’s hit you, or you can pay more to stay. Most people reckon that one hour is a perfect amount of time because it’s designed that you can see everything once, and the novelty wears off quickly the second time anyway.

Casa Rosso
Casa Rosso refers to itself as a “five star erotic theatre,” but not everyone seems to agree that it’s five star or particularly erotic. This is a theater that holds over 100 people, rather than a bar like Bananenbar, but they do serve drinks in your seats here as well. This place is also popular for stag/bachelor parties, but it’s also fairly popular for hen/bachelorette parties as well. The price is €30 per person with no drinks or €45 per person with 4 drink tickets, which can be redeemed for any drink they have, not just cheap lager.

At the top of each hour a series of performances begins, although it’s basically the same each hour so there isn’t much reason to plan on staying all night. They promise couples shows, both male and female striptease shows, a soft S&M show, and a banana show during each hour, but during certain times of the evening you may not get all of them.

There is usually only a couple minutes between acts, and some people are impressed by how choreographed the whole thing is (including the couples sex show parts), but others think it all becomes a bit mechanical when every movement is scripted to that degree.

There will always be calls for audience participation, and bold and drunken audience members can and will end up on the stage, but occasionally when there are no takers in the crowd the show just drops that portion. People seated in the first row run the risk of getting squirted with something, although not as bad as you might think.

The appearance of the entertainers seems to be a bit of a gamble depending on when you go. Some people report that some of the entertainers are older and not at all sexy, but most people agree that this place has fitter performers than Moulin Rouge most of the time.

Moulin Rouge
Moulin Rouge is much more similar to Casa Rossa discussed above than to the Bananenbar discussed just above that. It’s a theater, although a bit smaller than Casa Rosso. You usually get 4 to 5 different acts over the course of an hour, and the breaks between acts tend to be longer here than at Casa Rosso.

The fellow out front will tell you that a couples-sex act is always on tap, but depending on when you go that may not be the case. Here the emphasis is more on the stunts and also audience participation as members of the audience will be encouraged to go on the stage to help some of the acts. There are performers that use a candle, ribbons, a vibrator, a writing show similar to the one at the Bananenbar, female striptease, male striptease, and a couples sex show, but again, not necessarily all of them every hour of the day.

Many visitors describe some of the performers here as bored, and more than a few have been disappointed in the shows. Sometimes the attractiveness, youth, and fitness level of the performers has been called into question by some past visitors, so don’t be too surprised if these aren’t models or porn stars. But most people do find the place very entertaining and again, if you are in the right mood and with the right people this can be really fun no matter what’s going on up on the stage.

This place is probably the most popular for female visitors and couples, but of course the stag/bachelor parties often come to this one too.

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Singapore To See and Do

2008-04-26T06:27:00.004+08:00

Singapore is a unique and fascinating country -- a humid, tiny place that is both city and country, a blend of cultures, ethnicities, and ideas. At first glance the city is pristine and modern, sort of a low-key Las Vegas. On closer inspection, however, Singapore holds a wealth of fascinating sights and enjoyable activities, making it an excellent destination for a couple nights’ travel.

In addition to its own unique charms, Singapore makes an ideal stopover en route to other Asian countries. It is adjacent to Malaysia and offers frequent flights to popular tourist locations such as Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. Everything in Singapore is clean, modern and comfortable -- just check out the airport, which includes not only the mandatory shops and restaurants but shower facilities and a massage therapist.

One of the most interesting things about Singapore is its unique cultural heritage (according to one tour guide, the principal cultures of Singapore are “Chinese, Malay, Indian, and other.”). Different areas of the city provide glimpses into these cultures: Arab Street, Chinatown, and Little India are cultural hubs for Singapore’s thriving ethnic communities. They are also excellent places to sample food and do a little shopping. Although local transportation is easy to navigate and allows you to explore these places in your own time, the quickest and easiest way to get a sampling of Singapore’s diverse cultures is a local bus tour. These tours leave from most major hotels and will give you a guided tour (in, thank heavens, an air-conditioned bus) of Singapore’s three cultural giants. In most cases, they’ll also finish up by taking you to a jewelry store and hoping you’ll buy something -- but that’s why the tours are relatively affordable.

One of Singapore’s most famous images, the merlion statue, can be seen at -- you guessed it -- Merlion Park. Most bus tours include a brief stop at this famous sight, which is the best way to see it as there isn’t too much else of interest nearby. Other famous places worth a visit include the Thian Hock Keng Temple, a Taoist temple built in 1821; the massive Sultan Mosque; and the Sri Mariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore.

If you’re getting bored of all this culture, there are many other attractions in Singapore. Underwater World is a mesmerizing display of sea life for all ages. There is something hypnotic about the colors and shapes unfolding around you. For an exorbitant price, you can even swim with the dolphins! Orchard Road, the city’s most famous street, houses high priced hotels, dozens of restaurants, and more shopping opportunities than you can count! It’s worth a stroll if only to absorb the unique atmosphere of Singapore.

If you’re of a more adventurous frame of mind, Ski 360 offers the chance to try cableskiing, which is essentially waterskiing except that you are pulled by an overhead cable. Even if you’re not interested in trying this activity out yourself, it can be a fascinating place to sit and watch! And if you’re after a more vicarious thrill, check out the Carlsberg Sky Tower, which offers a spectacular view of Singapore as it revolves 131 meters above sea level.

The Singapore Night Safari is a must see regardless of how long you stay in Singapore. It runs from 6:00 PM to midnight daily and it’s worth getting there early, because the zoo is huge and covers a massive amount of ground. Trams carry you past a wide array of creatures, from lions to hyenas and back again, as they wander uncaged. If you’re really adventurous, you can walk over a crocodile-infested river or down the Bat Path, where hundreds of bats flap overhead. Since most animals are nocturnal, the night safari offers a rare chance to see them interact naturally instead of sleep in cages.

Although you can eat fairly cheaply (and safely) in Singapore, alcohol is prohibitively expensive. Clubs often boast hefty cover charges and not much else, so if you’re determined to sample the local night life either head for a pub or try one of the bars in Chinatown. For some people, it’s worth the twenty bucks to sample a genuine Singapore Sling at the place of its creation, the Raffles Hotel.

This is only the beginning to Singapore. It’s a fascinating city and well worth a visit!

Thai New Year

2008-04-11T21:13:00.004+08:00

The Thai New Year (Thai: สงกรานต์ Songkran) is celebrated every year on 13 April to 15 April. It is also celebrated in Laos (called pi mai lao or 'Lao New Year' in Lao), Cambodia, Myanmar (where it is called Thingyan), and by the Dai people in Yunnan, China. Sri Lanka also celebrates a similar festival called Sinhalese and Tamil New Year on the same dates. The same date is celebrated widely throughout the Indian subcontinent, albeit based on the astrological event of the sun beginning its northward journey.

New year traditions
Songkran at Wat Thai in Los Angeles
Songkran at Wat Thai in Los Angeles

The most obvious celebration of Songkran is the throwing of water. People roam the streets with containers of water or water guns, or post themselves at the side of roads with a garden hose and drench each other and passersby. This, however, was not always the main activity of this festival. Songkran was traditionally a time to visit and pay respects to elders, including family members, friends and neighbors.

Besides the throwing of water, people celebrating Songkran may also go to a wat (Buddhist monastery) to pray and give food to monks. They may also cleanse Buddha images from household shrines as well as Buddha images at monasteries by gently pouring water mixed with a Thai fragrance (น้ำอบไทย) over them. It is believed that doing this will bring good luck and prosperity for the New Year. In many cities, such as Chiang Mai, the Buddha images from all of the city's important monasteries are paraded through the streets so that people can toss water at them, ritually 'bathing' the images, as they pass by on ornately decorated floats. In northern Thailand, people may carry handfuls of sand to their neighborhood monastery in order to recompense the dirt that they have carried away on their feet during the rest of the year. The sand is then sculpted into stupa-shaped piles and decorated with colorful flags.

Some people make New Year resolutions - to refrain from bad behavior, or to do good things. Songkran is a time for cleaning and renewal. Besides washing household Buddha images, many Thais also take this opportunity to give their home a thorough cleaning.

The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by gently pouring a small amount of lustral water on other people’s hands or over a shoulder as a sign of respect. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles

Nowadays, the emphasis is on fun and water-throwing rather than on the festival's spiritual and religious aspects, which sometimes prompts complaints from traditionalists. In recent years there have been calls to moderate the festival to lessen the many alcohol-related road accidents as well as injuries attributed to extreme behavior such as water being thrown in the faces of traveling motorcyclists.

The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs.

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My beautiful sword "Om A Ra Pa Ca Na Dhih"

2008-03-28T03:07:00.007+08:00

Have a look at my beautiful sword name "Om A Ra Pa Ca Na Dhih" a tribute to Manjusri Boddhisatva.

Weight 0.3kg , Length - 88cm, Bronze handle Handle Width : 16cm and steel blade Blade With : 4 cm.

My poem for it

"When law is unjust , war breaks out.
Justice Prevails
And foolishness dies"

A beautiful quote on foolishes
“A foolish man tells a woman to stop talking, but a wise man tells her that her mouth is extremely beautiful when her lips are closed”

“Any fool can make a rule, and any fool will mind it.”

by Andrew K.H.Tan

How to Lose Your Inhibitions

2008-03-28T01:55:00.001+08:00

Hotel sex offers a great opportunity for unbridled passion and experimentation. If you are feeling inhibited, this can get in the way of a really good time. Maybe you were brought up to think that sex was bad and the human body dirty. Maybe you had a negative experience you can’t shake. Maybe you just feel self-conscious about your own body, how it looks, what it is capable of. Whatever your inhibitions are, whatever the source, they are all in your head. They have been learned and the good news is they can be unlearned. Hotel sex is the perfect retraining ground for your brain

Want to be less inhibited. Deciding you want to lose or loosen up your inhibitions is a huge first step. By consciously wanting to be less inhibited your mind becomes more open and ready to tell the guilt, embarrassment and fear to go away. Don’t be pressured by a partner. This has to come from you. If this is what you want, then the sky is the limit.

Act less inhibited. It may feel awkward or stupid at first, but consciously acting more sexy helps retrain your brain to feel more sexy. Dress in clothes that feel good next to your naked skin and flatter your form. Use scents that are provocative and alluring. Take time to feel your body moving through your day. Drink every moment in with all your senses. Be flirtatious. Smile more. Soon you will find yourself more aroused, more aware, more sexy and ready for whatever comes next.

Study yourself. You may not have given much thought to what arouses you. With your new heightened awareness and openness, explore the sensual, sexual side of your self by yourself. Look through The Joy of Sex or one of Nancy Friday’s books like My Secret Garden or Men in Love. Mark the pages of the pictures or stories that titillate or intrigue you to share with your partner later. Take some time to get to know your own naked body. Look at yourself in the mirror or close your eyes and run your hands over your skin. Learn what feels good, what doesn’t. Now it’s time to share these discoveries.

Talk openly with your partner. As with every part of a relationship, communication is key. This is even truer with sex, especially where inhibitions are an issue. It is important to be honest about where you feel shy, guilty or afraid and what your innermost desires and fears are. Also be prepared to listen without judgement to your partner’s feelings and fantasies. This should be an ongoing dialogue that never stops. Turn-ons evolve as people mature which should keep your repertoire lively over the years.

Trust one another and be trustworthy. Don’t criticize or wince or laugh. Be open to new ideas even if they are outside your comfort zone; you may discover your partner’s fantasies and desires tap into a whole new world of sensual pleasure that you hadn’t even considered before. Be supportive and understanding of your loved one’s hesitations. Don’t pressure them. If you are both able to do these things then you’ve begun a very exciting journey together.

Take it a step at a time. These thought patterns took years to develop and won’t evaporate in one night. You need to be patient with yourself, with your partner. Take your time. A night of hotel sex is the perfect opportunity to slowly push yourself to your next sexual comfort level. Create a safe, relaxing place inside the hotel room where you both can let go and explore.

Hotel sex ideas

Here are some ideas for how to loosen up those inhibitions during your night of hotel sex:
• Give each other massages.
• Shower or bathe together.
• Play a sexy game.
• Turn off the lights.
• Wear a blindfold.
• Look at the Joy of Sex or a similar book together.
• Drink a glass or two of champagne and let nature take its course.

Good luck as you begin to open up your sexual and sensual horizons, both inside and outside of a hotel room. A world of pleasure awaits you.

The Do’s and Don’ts

2008-03-28T01:53:00.001+08:00

Hotel sex is an excuse for an indulgent, private and intensely sensual experience with your partner. It may not be something you can treat yourselves to very often so you need to make the most of it. Here are ten of our tried and tested do’s and don’ts for a sexy romantic getaway:

DO take advantage of any romance package the hotel may have; it’s likely to include champagne, chocolates and/or other sensual delights.

DO book a room with a tub big enough for two and the biggest bed/room you can afford. This will offer you the most options for space, positions and opportunities.

DO dress up for each other right down to your sexy underwear and pack some extra wardrobe surprises. Treat this as the special night it is and put on your date face.

DON’T bring work with you; your cell phone, pager or PDA should not be a part of this experience (even on the vibrate setting).

DO put the “do not disturb” sign on the door to keep the rest of the world at bay as much as possible.

DO use massage to relax and focus completely on your partner. Essential oils such as rose oil, jasmine, neroli and sandalwood are great aphrodisiacs that mix well with the scents of an aroused body

DO take advantage of room service; the extra expense is worth not having to leave your room – or your bed.

DO prolong the adventure by checking in as early and out as late as possible.

DON’T worry about making a mess or cleaning up afterwards. That’s what hotel housekeeping is for.

DON’T forget to have as much fun as you can! Be playful, adventurous and relaxed. Let everything else drift away. While you are in the hotel the world should consist of the two of you alone (except for lovely room service).

Sex Toys from Your Hotel Room

2008-03-28T01:50:00.002+08:00

Sex Toys from Your Hotel Room
When hotel sex is unplanned and spontaneous you likely won’t be carrying a lot of accessories. You can go with the basics but if you want to incorporate some additional options, your hotel room may offer some interesting props that can be used as sex toys. Here is our list of some ideas for items commonly found in this setting:

Personal hygiene products. Every hotel room comes stocked with small bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and mini soaps. Use these to take a bath or shower together. There’s something about getting naked and wet together that is very sexy. All that beautiful, glistening skin, made extra slippery and pliable by soap. Help your partner clean those “hard to reach spots” or inspire a night of romance by washing each others’ hair - a very loving and intimate act.

Shower head or tub faucet. Take that bath or shower even further by making use of the running water at your disposal. The bathtub faucet or shower head (fixed or detachable, preferably with a massage setting) can be very arousing when directed at sensitive body parts like the clitoris. Alternating the temperature of the water can also be stimulating for both parties.

Tiles. After heating up your bodies in the bath or shower, the cold surface of the bathroom tiles can cause sensitive body parts to tingle. Gently push your partner from behind, press their hands and nipples against the tiled wall. Use this opportunity to kiss the back of their neck and run your hands over their skin. Press your own body against them warming their back in contrast to their cooling front.

Ice. Ice is readily available in a hotel room, either from the ice machine down the hall or directly from room service. Perhaps it arrived with your champagne. Even more than the bathroom tiles, ice can be used to cool skin heated with lust. Tease your partner by running a cube over their months, around breasts and nipples, between thighs and anywhere else they may have a particularly sensitive spot. Or take a cube into your own mouth for hot and cold running kisses all over their body.

Food. Room service also makes many kinds of food readily available. Food foreplay can be some of the most delicious (and messy) around. Order strawberries, whipped cream, champagne or whatever else tickles your fancy and inspires your carnal nature. The edible possibilities are endless.

Pillows. Pillows aren’t just for sleeping any more. Use pillows to achieve different sexual positions or provide a new take (and extra pleasure) on an old favourite. Have fun and experiment by raising different parts of the body during sex or use them for extra support or cushioning.
Non-bed furniture. Instead of having sex on the bed try to discover the possibilities with the other furniture in the room. The couch, coffee table or even the closet may all offer opportunities for new and different postures and positions with the right padding and support (see pillows above). Get creative!

Porn. This is the most obvious sex accessory to come with your hotel room, but still one that bears mention. You may have never watched a porno with your lover before, and a night of hotel sex is the perfect opportunity. There is usually a fairly wide selection to choose from so peruse the menu together and see if you can find something that appeals to you both. You may pick up a few tips on the way or at least have a good laugh together – which can sometimes be the best aphrodisiac.

Use hotel sex as a chance to try something new. Whether you incorporate one of these hotel props or not, remember you are with the one you love on a sexual adventure. Your only limitation is your imagination so dream big and dream often.

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Hotel Sex at Home

2008-03-28T01:48:00.000+08:00

Hotel Sex at Home
Sometimes you just don’t have the time or the money to get to a hotel for a night of passion. But should you go without? Absolutely not! Here are some ideas about how to recreate hot hotel sex right in your own home:

Privacy. This is one of the biggest perks of hotel sex so you absolutely have to take the kids and dogs to grandmas to make this work. Also turn off the phones and close the blinds. Try to make this a secluded and undisturbed setting for the next 12-24 hours.

Props. As with every play, props are key to carrying the story and making it real. Go to the drug store and stock up on trial sizes of soap, shampoo, conditioner, bubble bath, shaving cream (oh the joys of shared personal hygiene). Head to the grocery store to pick up snacks for your version of a mini bar, everything from almonds to chocolate and anything else that tickles your fancy. Then finally to the liquor store to pick up the tiniest bottles of booze you can find (and maybe a decent bottle of champagne).

Ambiance. There is something very special about a hotel room. How do you recreate this atmosphere on a budget in your own space? The two rooms you will be most concerned with are the bedroom and the bathroom. Since you have no housekeeping service you’ll have to tidy everything yourself. Try to get rid of as many personal effects as possible to duplicate the uncluttered feeling of hotel room. Put the champagne on ice and set the other props you purchased earlier within easy reach so you won’t miss room service.

Extra Touches. The nice thing about hotel sex at home is that there are things you can add that most hotels do not supply. Fill your rooms with pillar candles and flowers. Add scented or flavoured massage oils to your mix of props. You can even run the tub and float rose petals in the water. If you are interested in a more raunchy night make sure you’ve got the bedroom wired for porn and sexy accessories close at hand.

Now the stage is set. Put a “Do Not Disturb” sign on the doorknob, add your partner and make the most of your hotel sex getaway at home.