H1N1 fever.....maybe

With the increasing number of H1N1 cases in Malaysia, it appears that the virus is fast becoming a buzzword. Some call it the swine flu, others just H1N1. Of late, some even call it the hinny virus, though it has got nothing to do with that equine hybrid.

It looks like the flu is fast developing into a mania, a craze that has engulfed us, in the same scale as scandalous political dealings and state by-elections. What hasn't caught on it the awareness to keep it in check. Sad...but then again, we tend to only act when the situation is beyond control.

Penang Hill - Naik Separuh Jalan No. 2

This is a continuation of the entry: Naik Separuh Jalan

No. 9 - Exercise. For those too poor to afford fancy gyms and personal trainers, hiking up the hill is a good form of exercise. Hence we see a lot of gorillas, whales, walruses, elephants trodding and plodding up the hill, in hopes of becoming svelte and trim.

Obama wins...So now what??

Well, well, looks like Obama made history today. Being the first American president of African descent, it is a great stride foward for him and his nation. He deserves a big round of applause. It shows that with the right campaign and attitude, racial barriers can be broken down.

However, I wouldn't want to be in his shoes. With so many issues and challenges ahead for America, I am sure he would be facing tremendous pressure to deliver whatever change that he intends to make.

So as democrats celebrate tonight, the rest of the world looks on, hoping that US will not 'sneeze' again. For when and if they do, the rest of the world catches a cold.

Congratulations and most importantly, good luck to you, Obama.