Nokia E71

I was queuing up to get my lunch last Monday when I saw the guy in-front of me using this very nice, sleek hand-phone. My guess was that it is a Nokia. But I couldn't confirm it. Then on Wednesday, a Japanese supplier from Singapore came over. And he took out the exact same phone. My guess was confirmed - it was a Nokia - the model is E71.


The recommended retail price as shown in the official Nokia website is RM1,950. That supplier from Singapore said he got it in Singapore for SGD600. He added that if one subscribes to the StarHub mobile package, it can be bought for about SGD200. Damn it.

I am currently using the Nokia N95, and still paying the installment that comes with the purchase. Another two months to go. Well, if for SGD600, I may just switch to E71. Probably it will cost even less in 2 months time.

There are some good comments for this phone as well.

Anyone in Singapore who doesn't mind picking that up for me??

Clues Cracking

When I first hunt, my team mate gave some information on how to crack clues in treasure hunt question. Thought I share them with the newbies.

But this may be of use for the beginners only. The regulars or even semi-regulars may not find useful as all.

To qualify myself, these are comprehensive. There are more in the hunting world itself. This could at the very least help the beginners to crack the easier question.



Hope some of you may find this useful. Remember to thank me if this helps to win a prize in your next hunt.

World Marching Band Competition

Sometime in August this year, the World Band Competition was held in KL again. I missed out last year competition. This year I made sure I was there to catch the action.

It was the first time that I watched a live competition after 24 years. Ya, 24 years. So, it was very nostalgic for me. And the evolution of the competition has been so tremendous. It is now more casual and fun, unlike we were more military style then.

Anyway, enjoy some of the photos that I took. This is not complete. Some of the teams weren't here.

Team from South Africa

Team from Denmark
Team from Singapore - Tanjong Katong Secondary School. This is actually my favourite team.

Team from The Netherlands - The Bicycle Band. A very unique one.

Team from Malaysia - MGS, Kuantan

Team from Canada
Team from Malaysia - Victoria Institution. One of my favourite local band.

Mother of All Hunts

The Sun Motor Hunt is back again.

This biggie will be held on 2 November 2008 (Sunday). Finally, a biggie that falls on Sunday. No need to take leave to take part (Sigh!)

This will be my 3rd Sun hunt. We won a Philips music player in 2006 and a Philips blender in 2007. The blender was placed on the cupboard, until recently my sis took it out and use.

This time round, I am aiming for a better prize - a DVD player. Was hoping to won that last year but no, we did not do that well.

For those taking part for the first time, as a friendly gesture, I will list down here the questions from last year hunt for you. I don't know of a better way to do so. If you want the hardcopy in the form of pdf file, you may email me. I will sent that to you.

LEG 1

Q1. One side of a coin in a coin? For looking good some may join.
A1. SHEADEN BEAUTY & SALOON

Q2. Businees of the reef seeker?
A1. DRAGON NET DIVING (Tag line)

Q3. A skin head coming to victory? Will latch you on to the answer surely.
A3. BALDWIN SECURITY LOCK

Q4. The first bite of every ram in this basin got a team confused.
A4. BOER VALLEY GOAT MEAT

Q5. The French try scorer? No! but in time you will see for sure.
A5. LA HABANA 1882

Q6. Former president legally with a half dozen to Bond.
A6. ABRAHAM OOI & PARTNERS

Q7. Our protective sponsor initially and fresh ideas for wearing out.
A7. GENDA

Q8. This month star seen out here.
A8. LENOVO

Q9. A pair of "eyes' I hear covering signs of sleep, that's clear.
A9. IZZI

Q10. Nourishment for a superwoman's child?
A10. WONDER MILK

Q11. Nirvana star involved in this beauty business.
A11. BIANCO HAIR & SPA

Q12. R W W? In a way it can seem like that to you.
A12. KAFE RIGHT 4 U

Q13. Sick joke but Singapore's party is perhaps being targeted for discrediting. Tell me where too.
A13. PAP SMEAR @ KLINIK SURGERI KUBA-LEE

Q14. A covering to the left perhaps?
A14. VEIL SIDE

Q15. I at last for a note worthy name, Be it one or hundred it is the same.
A15. ZET @ ZENITH

LEG 2

Q16. Just the place for chefs who like to croon as they work.
A16. SONGS KITCHEN

Q17. Male cat and I came together.
A17. TOMI OPTIC

Q18. I tango awkwardly but find success eventually.
A18. TAI ONG JAYA

Q19. In cartoon lingo lives they are described as healthy and of many uses for nurturing.
A19. OLIVE GARDEN

Q20. Black box cover?
A20. ORANGE CASING ACCESSORIES

Q21. Christmas song composition with a joystick perhaps?
A21. CARLO CONTROLS (M) SDN BHD

Q22. A Scottish sweetheart I see twice. Try a meal here it may be nice.
A22. RESTORAN JOJO

Q23. What is his also known as?
A23. HISAKA

Q24. Corny residue without ten thousand.
A24. PEJABAT UNISON MAXGIZE.

Q25. Our paper casts light on sets.
A25. SUNSHINE COLLECTIONS

Q26. Sounds like they mean to give you greater vision and a new look too.
A26. SE MO HAIR

Q27. No company morals involved in this business but its heavenly still.
A27. MOON CORALS PARADISE

Q28. Go with me to the last letter, Who hopes you're feeling better.
A28. GOMEZ POLIKLINIK

Q29. What you call the old Front that never loses?
A29. EVERWIN ALLIANCE SDN BHD

Q30. The Hare's competitor give's thumbs up to health. What and Where?
A30. TORTOISE @ KEDAI ORGANIK MY DAILY NUTRIENT STATION

Q31. This dyslexic Hero on TV owns a business here.
A31. MATT'S RESTORAN KELUARGA

Q32. Take a short road to the end, For a lion hearted King of England.
A32. RICHA HAIR SALOON

Q33. Like Edelweiss?
A33. WHITE PETAL FLORIST

Q34. Sounds like they are rushing you to buy constantly.
A34. HARI-HARI PROMOTION

Q35. Two good reasons why many read TheSun, With that this store ends our hunt.
A35. PASAR MINI NEWS AND CONVENIENCE.

TREASURES

T1. It's a drink that you must find.
A healthy one of the Oriental kind.
A loose gown and showing cleavage I hear.
Answer: Wong Lo Kat

T2. I stand in a garden to express myself in words,
Find me this instrument for 5 points its worth,
It is first going two before this year is seen,
That's the treasure I want, the only one I mean.
Answer: Pilot G2 07

T3. H0pe you're having a great time out,
Cuz that's what this treasure is all about.
Little Breaks you'd like to share,
A 40g pack please and I'll be fair.
Answer: Kit Kat Bites 40g

T4. God rang ten old men? Oh nay!!
But it will make you go nuts any way,
Bin laden with contents of a plot,
Just one please, I'm not asking for a lot.
Answer: Tong Garden Honey Almond

My 1st Post

I created this profile several months ago. But has never blog, until now.

Why now? This is why:


Two reasons why I am interested in this. Firstly, surely because of the prize - a brand new mobile phone. Secondly, because of the hunt.

Samsung organized this event to introduce their latest product in Malaysia. And they only select nine (9) teams to take part. It was hinted somewhere that those with a car and a blog will have better chance of being selected. Call it 'cheap skate' - but I have to had this blog up in order to stand a chance of being selected.

I used to be a regular hunter. But due to work, I have cut down on hunts, as most hunts now are often held on Saturday. (I work on Saturdays and sometimes Sunday). I reckon this would be a very good trial, prior to the Mother of all Hunts - The Sun Motor Hunt, which will be held the day after ie. Sunday, 2 November 2008.

Taking part in this event will be like killing two birds with one stone.