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Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Review: A Series Of Unfortunate Events - Who doesn’t like happy endings? When it comes to stories, we are almost conditioned to hope for all things to end well.
A Series Of Unfortunate Events, however, does not hesitate for one moment to dash those hopes right to the ground. In fact, the Netflix television series – much like the children’s book series it is based on – goes to every length to repeatedly remind...
Former Soviet Gymnast Korbut Sells Off Olympic Medals - Olga Korbut, the gymnastics darling of the 1972 Munich Olympics who has apparently fallen on hard times, has sold off her Games medals and other trophies through a U.S. auction house.
Thirty-two lots, including two golds and a silver from the Munich Olympics, fetched $333,500 (£268,087) in a weekend online sale by Heritage Auctions for the former Soviet gymnast who now lives in...
What Do Millennial Travellers Want? - Young, fabulous – and extremely experiential. That’s how some millennials perceive themselves to be.
Now, tour company Contiki has come forward to state – with the backing of a survey – that millennials are, in fact, on the lookout for new experiences when they travel.
In a phone interview from the Swiss Alps in Switzerland, Contiki global chief executive officer Casper Urhammer (“I’m here for...
This Chinese Massage May Boost Your Workout, And Beat Stress Too - Starting to see some impressive results from your New Year workout regimen? To give your performance a boost, it is now a great time to introduce new aspects to your training that will help you get even more out of your workout.
Here are some suggestions on how to boost your workout results with massage, which will also help your body detox and enjoy some well earned recovery...
Trump Meets China's Top Diplomat Amid Tensions - U.S. President Donald Trump, who has attacked China on issues from trade to the South China Sea, held his first face-to-face talks with a member of the Chinese leadership on Monday, and the White House said it was a chance to discuss shared security interests and a possible meeting with President Xi Jinping.
State Councilor Yang Jiechi, China's top diplomat, met Trump briefly after talks...
Indian With Chinese Name On MyKad Was Adopted - A 34-year-old man, who gained unwanted fame after photos of his MyKad (pic) went viral on social media for purportedly having looks that did not match his name, is indeed a Malaysian.
Netizens had alleged that the man, Pang Chee Pin, was a Bangladeshi as he did not look Chinese.
A visit by The Star to the Segamat Baru address on the MyKad revealed that Pang was brought up by his adoptive...
Monday, February 27, 2017
Oscar-Nominated Film The Red Turtle Has No Dialogue - For director Michael Dudok De Wit, seeing his film The Red Turtle get nominated for an Oscar for animated feature was a shock.
“The competition was really strong,” he said from his home in London. “I knew our film had a chance. It was unlike any of the other films. But many other films had a huge chance, I think. I was honestly quite nervous!
“On top of that, another French film...
Over To You, Hendra - Morten Frost will hand over all his duties to Hendrawan as far as the Special Squad is concerned in a special meeting at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara today.
“The Special Squad will have their own planning and separate budgets. I’ll hand over whatever that is needed to be handed over,” said the Badminton Association of Malaysia technical director after the National Championships on Saturday.
“Hendrawan...
You Need To Pay More Now To Visit Historical Angkor Wat - Admission into Cambodia’s fabled Angkor Wat nearly doubled in price, in an attempt to offset declining tourist spending in the country.
As of Feb 1, visitors who may not have been aware of the price change were most likely in for a bit of sticker shock, after the price of a one-day pass increased from US$20 (RM88.50) to US$37 (RM164).
Three-day passes to the Angkor Archaeological...
Your Penis May Shrink After This Surgery, But Will It Return To The Same Size? - After prostate removal for cancer, men sometimes complain to their doctors that their penis shrank, but a new study from Japan suggests they should not lose hope.
Following men for up to two years after surgery, researchers found the patients’ penises were shortest a few days after their procedures. Penis lengths generally returned to normal after one year, however.
The...
Girl, 5, Dies Of Asthma Attack After Doctor Refused To See Her For Being Minutes Late To Appointment
Girl, 5, Dies Of Asthma Attack After Doctor Refused To See Her For Being Minutes Late To Appointment - A five-year-old British girl who was turned away by a doctor for being a few minutes late for an appointment died of an asthma attack that very day.
But the doctor is still practising medicine in South Wales after being given a warning following a secret disciplinary hearing, a local daily reported.
Ellie-May Clark, who lived in Newport,...
Alvin Chau Back With Second Wife - MACAU entertainment tycoon Alvin Chau has managed to woo back his second wife Heidi Chan, according to Guang Ming Daily.
The couple appeared together at their company’s anniversary celebration with their children recently, suggesting that Chau had managed to win back her heart after trying for months.
Previously, the media reported that they were in the process of a divorce after Chau was publicly...
Saturday, February 25, 2017
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