Cold War (2012)

Stars	:	Aarif Rahman, Aaron Kwok, Andy Lau, Charlie Young, Eddie Peng, Tony Leung Ka-fai
Director	:	Longman Leung, Sunny Luk
Genre	:	Action / Crime / Drama
Release Date	:	8 Nov 2012

"In Asia's safest city, the police have long been untouchable. However, on one fateful day approaching midnight in Hong Kong, police headquarters receives an anonymous call: a fully-loaded police van carrying the force's most advance equipment and five highly trained officers has disappeared off the grid. The hijackers appear to possess direct knowledge of police procedures so despite their tactics, the hijackers are always steps ahead. With no choice in sight, the police must meet a list of demands to ensure the hostages' release, which includes the delivery of a huge ransom. Any delay will cost lives. The clock is ticking..." ~ Maxis Movie

I wasn't a big fan of Aaron Kwon. My sister was. She was a huge fan ( I don't know if she's still.. :p ), so I dedicated this movie to her, because I would never forget, since I was a little, she always told me that Aaron Kwok is the most handsome guy on earth. LOL.

Special thanks to Churp Churp for the premiere tickets. It's been almost a year since I watched movie with them, and I really enjoyed the night. The movie was good, even though it's a little bit confusing if you're not familiar with Hongkong Police Department. (I watch American movies more than Hongkong movies).

A bit disappointed with the ending thou... it's too simple and easy to guess (once again, maybe because I watch too many American movies), but the ending could make you think there will be sequel soon =)

Over all, it's a must watch movie, especially if you're a big fan of Aaron Kwok, Andy Lau, or Leslie Cheung.

xoxo,

Mikha

Rescuing 5 Puppies that Hiding Under a Stack of Concrete

Last night was one kind of a night. After heard from a guard that there are few puppies hiding under a stack of concrete, behind a management office of Aman Height's Condominium, we were planning to remove them, placed them inside a cage and asked the guard to temporary keep them until they are ready for adoption.

After work, my friends and I went to Klang to get a cage donated by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better, and reached the puppies' place at around 10pm. We never thought that trying to make the puppies go out from that small hole was a really tough thing to do.

here's the "hole" where they were staying, and we tried to catch them at the night, in the dark. 

 

 

 

With the help from the uncle guard, my FB Friend, Christine Fong and her husband, we managed to catch all 5 of them. Catching the mother dog was the easiest part because apparently we feed her every day, and we didn't notice that she was pregnant that time. Seriously, her stomach didn't indicate that she's pregnant at all!

It took 2 hours for us to catch 5 of them. We almost gave up when we managed to catch 2 only, but thinking how the other 3 could survive without their mother for a night, we decided to try again. The uncle guard found a long stick for us to push the puppies out from their hiding place, and Christine's husband has quite long hand that he successfully grabbed and dragged out the puppies.

After successfully moved all the puppies and the mother inside a cage, Christine gave them towel and clothes to keep them warm. We saw a lot of scars and wound on their body, also fleas and ticks, but nothing we could do to clean them up at that time, because it was late. We talked to the uncle guard, and he told me that he will take good care of them until they are ready to be put for adoption, and the mother dog's been spayed, but he worried that his boss would disagree. We told him not to worry, and will talk with his boss next thing in the morning.

We did, and thank God the boss is also a dog lover chinese man. He even fed them this morning, and after explained him what had happened, he allowed us to keep the dog and her pups there. Seriously, if all the people are like him and the uncle guard, I would be more than happy to spend my extra time to rescue all the strays and implement TNRM in Bukit Serdang would be more fast than I ever expected!

Now, rescuing is an easy thing, the hardest part is to foster and take care of them. We would need:
1. Puppy foods for the mother dog and the puppies.
2. Newspapers & towels
3. Medicated shampoo & bayticol
4. Collar and leash for the mother dog

If any of you would like to donate some to us, please feel free to email me at: mikhaela.chan@gmail.com or text/call to: 017-3576111.

Here's the picture of them, after being rescued. =)    

Pretty mother dog. She looks a bit old, doesn't she? 

Fight for the food!!! =)

Finally, the mom gave up and let the kids eat...

The roof made by uncle guard

There are 1 male and 4 females.

We are still hungry

The brown was the last pup we caught.

she still dislike us for grabbing her out :p

Place where they live now... safe even though not really comfortable.

 In about a month, they will be ready for adoption. It's free of charge, so if anyone interested, please feel free to contact me. I will post their updates.

Love,
Mikha

Lunch at Caribbean Cafe, Kuchai Lama

                          Caribbean Cafe 吹水站 @ Kuchai Lama

                                

                                Address:  32A-G, Jalan Kuchai Maju 1,

                                                 Off Jalan Kuchai Lama,58200 Kuala Lumpur. 

 

                                Tel        :   03-79822634

 

 

 Went to Kuchai Lama today for lunch today, and I felt like eating western food. Heard that Caribbean Cafe serves a not-so-bad western food, so my friends & I decided to try.

It was quite empty considering lunch hours at that time, had a little doubt, but my stomach couldn't wait for us to find another place to eat. They have set lunch menu at RM10.90 for a main course, soup of the day, drink and dessert. Too bad, there's no steak or any western food on the set lunch menu, so I had to order a la carte.

My friend ordered the set lunch, which consist of:

Soup of the day

 The soup of the day was Vegie soup, and my friend's comment was only "too many MSG!"

Drink

 The drink was Ice Jasmine Tea. For set lunch, please refer to the behind glass, at the in front one was ordered a la carte by me. :)

Fried La Mian

This was really so not recommended food to order. The mee was to soft, sticky, and tasteless, even though they put a lot of MSG. It would only give you a dry, and thirsty feel on your tongue.

Lamb Chop

My a la carte Lamb Chop that cost me RM 15.90. The lamb was so small, and once again, the black pepper sauce was too mild. The french fries was good, though. :)

This place is good as a hang out / yamcha place, because they serve nice drinks and french fries, but definitely not a recommended place for your hungry stomach. =)


xoxo,

Mikha Chan

PhiloSophy In My Life

Philo & Sophy were 2 abandoned puppies that I found and successfully re-homed to a very lovely couple in Malacca, Doris & Frankie. It was months ago, and they never fail to update me by sending emails and photos until now. 

I would like to share their latest email to all of you, and if you are a dog-lovers, animal activists, feeders or rescuers, you might know how delightful I am to have this kind of adopter. :)

Dear Zofa,

Long time did not send pictures of the two gladiators girls of ours. They have grown up and still a little naughty I would say for biting things around the garden. They are very happy with us and can be very lovable at times when they don't fight.

Grace (Philo) & Bunny (Sophy)

 The older girl is Grace but she is not as graceful as I want her to be becos she sits very funny and exposing her.................you know what I mean ? She is very vocal and always quarrel with her papa.She growls and bark at her papa when he comes home from his regular games. We don't understand what her barks are and she can really scold for quite a while before she stops and warm up with her dad. She warms up with mama too and loves to be loved and cuddled.

As for Bunny the little girl can be very fierce with Grace.Don't see her small in size ,she can be a chilli padi and always pick up fight with Grace over food or toys. Now they fight less but have to keep an eye on them otherwise they can start a ferocious fight anytime. We will always tell them off if they start growling at each other and they dare not fight becos papa mama will scold and warn them.

They have they regular meals of dry food in the morning while dinner is cooked rice with chicken and vegetables. In between they have plenty of fresh mangoes from our trees and they can eat faster than my hand can feed. They eat the flesh of the mangoes while we eat the seed. How lucky they are !!!

We love them and we really do becos they are a joy to us. All dogs are beautiful and a good companion as long they don't fight la. Initially when they came they fight almost daily and a big headache for us becos we have to dress their wounds after the fight. Now they are grown up and less fighting but we have to keep an eye on them. They know how to come to us for love and hugs and little Bunny always jealous when I hug Grace and she will push her way in to be loved first. She knows how to stare at Grace if she never gets her hugs and kisses.

 I love them equally and always spend time to be with them and talk to them as well. Bunny clever to buy our hearts by bringing toys to us each time she sees us. You know what her gifts of toys she brings for us ? Enclosed herewith are the toys she has. You can see how many pairs of garden sandals both sisters have bitten to bits. They can be very destructive. But never mind la papa mama loves them and let it be.

  

  

Will keep you post dated of their well being again and thank you so much for bring these two devils to us.

Regards,

Doris and Frankie

God knows how to do His magic. When I'm feeling tired and hopeless with rescuing and rehoming, He asks these lovely people to send this email to me. :-) 

 Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened. ~Anatole France

Love,

Mikhaela Dessy Chan

Nuffnang's New Layout!!

I was about to check what's the latest news on the Nuffnang's website when I was shocked by their new-fresh-awesomely-layout! I thought I was in a wrong address, but obviously there's 'Nuffnang' word there =P

Nice, right? And yes, I clicked, "Join Nuffnang". Stupid me. Hahaha... I guess, the layout is toooooo awesome.

and when I realized, I should've clicked "Sign in" instead of "Join Nuffnang". hehehe. After finally succeed to log in, I was getting more and more impressed! Nuffnang is a flipbook now! It's like reading a book in high-tech way, and very user-friendly.

I just love the new Nuffnang!! ^^ Come and join, guys!! =)

xoxo
Mikha

Step Up Revolution (2012)

Stars	:	Adam G. Sevani, Alyson Stoner, Kathryn McCormick, Ryan Guzman
Director	:	Scott Speer
Genre	:	Dance / Musical
Release Date	:	2 Aug 2012

Synopsis:

The fourth instalment of the worldwide smash "Step Up" franchise brings the dancing to the vibrant backdrop of Miami! Emily, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, arrives in Miami with aspirations of becoming a professional dancer, but soon falls in love with Sean, a young man who leads a dance crew in elaborate, cutting-edge flash mobs. The crew, called the MOB, strives to win a contest for a major sponsorship opportunity, but soon Emily's father threatens to develop the MOB's historic neighbourhood and displace thousands of people. Emily must band together with Sean and the MOB to turn their performance mobs into protest mobs, but risk losing their dreams to fight for a greater cause. ~ Maxis Movie

After so long didn't go to cinema, it feels sooooo good. I really enjoyed this movie, and they made me moving my fingers for the whole session. The story is almost the same like the previous Step Up, but this time it's not about competition.

For those who likes to dance and flash mob, you gotta watch this movie!

Another Animal Cruelty: Dog was thrown in to a Manhole in Cyber Jaya

I found this news from Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better facebook page, and it's really breaking my heart. Where's the compassion that long ago, as a human, we're proud of? This is too cruel, and I'm begging you all to share this, so action could be taken.

BLATANT ANIMAL CRUELTY. THIS WAS FORWARDED TO US BY THE SPCA AND WE BELIEVE THAT WE MUST SHARE THIS. FEEL VERY ANGRY PEOPLE BECAUSE ITS YOUR ANGER THAT WILL ATTRACT MEDIA ATTENTION AS WELL AS ENSURE THAT THESE ABUSERS ARE DULY DEALT WITH.ALL THOSE INVOLVED, INCLUDING THE DOG'S OWNER, ARE FOREIGN STUDENTS. HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED:

Mustafa is the dog’s owner. He gave the dog to Mohamed Hassan to take care of the dog when he was away from Malaysia for 1 month. When he came back yesterday, Mustafa asked for his dog but Mohd told him that the dog disappeared. At night, one of Mustafa’s friend, an Indonesian guy who happen to be Mohd’s friend showed him a video clip showing that Mohd and his 2 friends were killing the dog. Mohd showed the Indonesian guy the video and he quietly transferred it to him thumbdrive and gave it to Mustafa. The video attached shows how cruel Mohd and his friends killing the dog by throwing the dog into a manhole nearby Cyberjaya and the dog died because of drowning.

PLEASE SHARE THIS AS WIDELY AS POSSIBLE.