Pont Du Gard

I love this place very much. Let me just start with some history of Pont du Gard that i have found over the net.

"Pont du Gard is a three-level stone aqueduct crossing the Gardon river valley, about 25 km west of Avignon. Built over 2000 years ago, in 19 BC, by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, the son-in-law of Augustus.

Pont du Gard is located 25 kilometers from Nîmes, in the direction of Avignon. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1985, the Pont du Gard is visited by more than 1,250,000 tourists every year. The bridge is part of the aqueduct built around the year 50 to transport water from the Eure spring near Uzès to Nîmes, a distance of over 50 kilometers."

More Story at this site

IT takes approximately 45 minutes drive from Nimes. Yes at this point of time we need the GPRS desperately. Unfortunately, the GPRS lead us to the dead end. Wtf. We goota make a U-turn and look for the sign board that lead us to the Site of Pont Du Gard.

The temperature is about 4-12 Degree Celcius.

Along the way is a stretch of highway with small village that appear once in a while. When I have my dinner in the hotel, i happen to ask the local people there, Where do they come from? The answer was, From a small town near somewhere with the population of 100 people.



This GPRS brings us close enough, but always ended up with dead end. And it cost 10 Euro per day. :S

Surprisingly, the GPRS will be able to detect the speed trap and notify the distance to the Speed trap machine. Its worth it after all hehehe.

This reminds me of the literature that i study during my high school.
''The road not taken by Robert Frost''

Why is it that the first road taken is always the wrong one? urgh.... But no regrets :D

Site Pont Du Gard - Entrance to the MegaWall. Will still have to walk quite a distance, about 8 minutes? The weather makes every second feels like a minute.


Pont Du Gard Brochure.

Right View



It is much colder than it looks. I remember one of my colleague was like looking at the the very first moment in the morning before we depart. It gives me the impression of, Are you kidding me? Do you need get another layer of Clothing? -.-" Urgh....


Magnificent Front View from the middle of the Pont Du Gard structure.



Back View



Explaination



Left View


Water restriction? Where is the water from the river?


River View



Parking Cost 5 Euro


Semi Transparent Site Map



Winter or Autumn

This is the car the brought us 45 minutes away from Nimes town. Muack Muack.

Fish Head Noodle Soup DIY

I had lunch at this stall next to the road somewhere around Cheras. (I'm not familiar with KL oke)

Recommended by my colleague and claim that the Fish Head Noodle is awesome.

The place is packed.... and They have to set up a table at the Back Alley where they cook the noodle. Let me just list down the Key Ingredient and The Method is rather simple.

TOMATO

Slice the tomato into cube. Make sure u choose the hard ones.

GINGER


Chop and slice it into very fine shred.


SALTY VEGE

Chop into small little pieces.

Chinese Cooking Wine

Essential Ingredient


CARNATION MILK


A must. And Secret Ingredient to make the Soup Milky and Whitish.


FISH PASTE

Depends which one you prefer. Fish head Or Fish Ball.



FISH HEAD

Fish Head Have to be Fried.

SOUP
Doh. last but not to miss.... Godly soup Base.

STEPS

1) Boil the Soup
2) Add in Tomato
3) Add in Ginger and Salty Veggie
4) Max Fire
5) Add in Wine
6) Cook the Fish Ball/ Fish Head
7) Add in Milk and Serve Immediately
8) Top with fried onion and green Vege as decoration

Simple as that... Enjoy :D


*Note All picture Taken from Google Search Engine* :D

What??

Just found out the Forum and Links that describe about the difference between

Pinscher

Prazsky

Chihuahua

Dotz

Dotz Dotz

Chicken Rice Ball

Malacca is famous for the Chicken Rice Ball. I sometimes wonder how come i won't be able to find any Chicken Rice Ball Back in Kuala Lumpur area? And how come Penang Char Kueh Teow seems to be like the mushroom after the rain. Most of the Kopitiam will have this trademark "Penang Char Kueh Teow" . Wtf -.-" Why don't have Malacca Chicken Rice Ball. Its always Hainan Chicken Rice, let it be a real one or not. Always Hainan. Swt"


I personally prefer this old chicken rice shop located just opposite to the bank. Chung Wah Coffee Shop. Somehow because of publicity, the neighbourhood chicken rice ball seems to have better business and the queue is astonishing. -.-: Life is always unfair. Shucks.


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This is documented in one of Astro AEC program hosted by Ah Xian. Since then, the business is just fantastic. I remember i have seem picture publish in newspaper that people actually queue until 4 shops away. I will just give up. There is always other alternative. Anyway, i can't remember the name of the shop. It looks typical Olden Malacca Building. During those Baba and Nonya century :D

Promo promo -.-"

Wooden House, Open Air Roof Top, Hot, and Warm.

To be honest, the chicken is just ordinary steamed or boiled chicken. The essense of Chicken Rice Ball. Is the RICE BALL itself :D

I think there is more bone than the Chicken Flesh. Roar!! If only i can swollow the bone....

Plain Rice Ball.

This is what i propose everytime i go over to Malacca :D Over the time, get bored of it and switch to Steamboat or Western Cuisine. I'll be there again next week. Anticipate of the authentic Malacca Food! Nonya Kueh? Portuguese Grilled Fish? Nonya Laksa, Ponteh? Yummy Yum yum

Juicy, Sauced Chicken Rice Ball :D Its Good to even eat without Chicken :D

Finish in no time... Because its too hot.. Not because it taste SO Godly -.-""""""

Pražský krysařík

Wrong Thought!!!

All this while i was thinking my dog belongs to Chi Group. But Now the greatest discovery reveal that Coco is somehow related to the breed called Prazsky Krysarik.

I went to the Pet Shop yesterday and describe the colour of Coco and they told me that it is not Chi but rather Miniature Pinscher. I am confuse.. So Confuse.. Went back search around for the picture and see which one relate the best. Its not Chi or Min Pin. But to my understanding, Coco looks like Prazsky Krysarik. I have no idea what will be the description, thus i judge based on the pictures and colours initially.

But when i read further, it makes up the complete puzzle picture.

The picture below speak a thousand word.



Coco definitely doenst look like a Chi. And Pinscher is way to ugly to relate with Coco. Prazsky looks exactly like a Toy. Hahah Wtf. Very Cartoon type.

ChiHuaHua

Worth RM 1k without Cert!

Miniature Pinscher

Worth RM400-500 without Cert

Pražský krysařík

Worth ?????? (If you have any idea, please let me know)

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FCI-Standard N° -- PRAGUE RATTER (Pražský krysařík)

Coco used to have ears like the one in the photo. But somehow a week later after brought back home. The ears start to stand up. Erected. WTF! We tried to massage hoping that the ears will back to be flopped again :D Doenst work of course. Now standing up like Bat Ears.

Characteristics:

Miniature, very active, alert, lively. Coat consists of short hair and its colour is mostly black and tan. He is 2 cm shorter in maximum height than the Miniature Pinscher in minimum height. He is highly developed. He shows love for his master and is very watchful. When running. he is very quick and lively.

Origin: The Czech Republic.

Reasons for keeping him:

There are two reasons for keeping him. One is his highly developed sense of smell, small size and briskness so he was used for killing rats (Krysa; it gave him the name "Krysarik"). These qualities he possesses have been developed over the past centuries. The other reason is that in nature he is very social, obedient, warm-hearted, he understands children and his love for home is absolutely conservative. By nature he is noble and intelligent.

Short history:

Historically, this breed called Prague Ratter (Pražský krysařík) was known in the remote past of our nation. This small dog was often seen at aristocratic feasts at Prague Castle. In the early history of our state he adorned courts of Bohemian princes and kings, and he was also owned by other European rulers because kings of Bohemia presented him to them. Later his owners were ordinary citizens. From the history of the Pražský krysařík we can learn a lot, because most of it has been preserved. For instance, we know that this breed really comes from Bohemia and its origins can be traced back to the early history of our nation. In 1980 its breeding was successfully started so the Pražský krysařík is again a favorite pet in The Czech Republic.

General characteristics:

He is a small dog whose appearance reminds of the nonexistent toy Pinscher. The characteristics are very close to those of Miniature Pinscher. The liveliness, which is so valued, is typical of him. His briskness is admirable. He is very watchful, concentrated, at the same time he is playful, warmhearted and always to come for a cuddle. He is very loving to his master. He fits into any household. Thanks to his short-haired coat and small size.

Inportant measurements (proportions):

Body length : height at withers = 1,00 ÷ 1,04 (dog) or 1,00 ÷ 1,06 (bitch).

Chest depth : height at withers = 0,45 ÷ 0,50.

Muzzle length : head length = 0,33 at least.

Temperament and qualities:

Gentle, requiring little care, watchful, intelligent and noble, by nature not trustful to strangers but very obedient and warmhearted to his family life. He understands children. He is very conservative to his master and to the other members of the family, and their home he considers to be his own.

Head:

Overall appearance of pear-shaped head without fontanelle is very graceful, regular and symmetrical.

SKULL

Skull is rounded not flat like with a German and miniature Pincher so it is not parallel with nose/muzzle. Occiput is prominent. Cheeks are firm, distinct and slightly protruding. Eyes are set wide apart. Skin on skull has no folds and is coated with short and fine hair. ears are set at the back of back of skull. Skull width is not greater than its length.

STOP

Stop is distinct with prominent indentation above eyes.

FOREFACE

Muzzle: Well-developed muzzle in front perpendicular to the ground. The upper part of muzzle forms an obtuse wedge. It is black. Light-coloured front is admissible unless the whole muzzle is light- colured. In the case of yellow it can light-coloured or the colour of flesh.

Nose area: Nose ridge is straight forming at least 1/3 of overall head length and tapers to the muzzle. With forehead it forms a smooth contour with the skull. On either side of the head the nose forma a symmetrical and regular contour to skull.

Lips: Lips are close-fitting, firm and are closed in corners. Upper lip slightly overlaps lower lip thus forming closed jaws.

Jaws: Both jaws are firm and converge to muzzle.

Cheeks: Cheeks are flat, smooth and fit close to jaws.

Teeth: Teeth with regular scissorbite and are white. It is preferable if no teeth are missing.

Eyes: Eyes are dark. The darker the batter. They are of medium size, are round, noticeably bulging and are set wide apart. Lids are tight-fitting so conjunctivas are not seen.

Ears: Ears are set at the back of head and are erect. They are carried firmly, terminating in long, sharp and round points. They must be erect or slightly hanging downwards but never close to head.

Neck: Neck is without folds, gracefully curved and sufficiently long at the right angle to body.

Body:

Back: Short, straight, firm.

Loins: Short, relating firmly to back, gradually terminating in tail.

Chest: Slightly deep with arched ribs, in cross-section it is oval reaching up to elbows. Chest depth forms at least 45% of height at withers, desirable proportion of height at withers to chest dept is 2:1.

Chest wall: It is developed, round and fairly spacious (with respect to dog's size).

Abdomen: Drawn-in, between abdomen and loins clearly merging into drawn-in flank.

Tail: Tail is set high and carried upright, slightly slantwise. From an aesthetic point of view docked tails are preferable but not compulsory.

Legs:

Forequarters

Blade is set at a slant, elbows are set close to the lowest part of chest and are placed high enough and are parallel to hindquarters. Forelegs are muscular, springy perpendicular and straight.

Hindquarters

Hindlegs are strong, thighs are broad with developed muscles. Stifles are well- rounded and firm. Movement is steady and flowing. Tarsus is not very high and is always firm.

Pads

Pads are round, closed, short with arched toes like cat's paws, claws are dark and balls are firm and tough.

Movement:

Both forelegs and hindlegs produce steady and flowing movement. Pads must not drag along i.e. as if they shuffled. Luxation of hindlegs is undesirable.

Skin:

Skin is tough, sufficiently strong, firm and fits tight to body. It must be elastic.

Coast:

Type of coat:

Short, glossy, fitting close to body, thick not bald. Head is usually coated with thinner and shorter hair than on body.

Colour of coat:

a) Black and tan. These deep yellow spots are above eyes, on cheeks, on chest and under neck, further in the lower part of legs and round anus area below tail. The darker the spots are the better. White spots are undesirable both on chest and on legs. To some extent they are admissible on chest.

b) Yellow - recessive in comparison with yellow spots so descendants tend to have the same colour.

c) Brown with deep yellow spots as in a).

Black upper lip with black and tan is undesirable.

Deep yellow the colour of doe is inadmissible.

Height and weight:

Height

Dog : 19 cm (-1) - 22 cm (+1);

Bitch : 19 cm (-1) - 22 cm (+1);

Ideal height is 20 - 22 cm.

Weight

Optimal weight is 2 kg.

Faults:

• Faults

Asymmetrical bite, 2 premolars P1 missing or any of premolars P2 - P3 missing or one of molars M1 - M3 is missing.

Slightly arched back and loins, folded skin on head, softer back, larger yellow spots on head, paws curving outwards or inwards.

• More serious faults

Height over 22 to 23 cm, height from below under 18 cm., 2 premolars P1 missing, one of premolars P2 - P4 missing, one of molars M1 - M3 missing, one of incisors missing, tongsbite, heavily arched back and loins prevent flowing movement, a larger white spot on chest above 1 cm², isolated white dots on toes, partial luxation of kneecap.

• Disqualifyng faults

Height above 23 cm and under 17 cm, apple head i.e. nose is not long enough to reach 1/3 of overall head length, more than 3 teeth P2 - P4 including M1 - M2 are missing, 2 incisors are missing, a big white spot on chest, heavily arched back and loins, ears very close to head, overbite of both jaws, cryptochism, monorchism, colour different from black or from black and tam and yellow, the larger part of head is yellow with black (brown with yellow spots) or the colour of doe, fontanelle, inborn bald spots in any part of body, permanent luxation of kneecap.

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Cite from here

Found in the Czech Republic, the Prazsky Krysavik was developed in the 1980s for the sole purpose of being a companion animal. Spotting this toy dog outside its home region is a rare occurrence as its population numbers less than 1000. The prazsky popularity is slowly growing as breeders are begining to increase this breed's exposure at European dog show. It remain relatively unknown in US.

The Bambi-type Krysavik has a broad, moderately domed skull with a muzzle that comes to an abrupt stop. Large ears sit far apart on the head, further enhancing its deer-like image. Almond shaped eyes sit far apart, and are a dark brown or black in color. The neck is short, and slender. These tiny dogs possess elongated backs, and finely boned legs. The overall body appearance seems fragile and thin. This breed has a short, sleek coat with is black with tan markings. No other colors are allowed.

These vivacious bundles of energy hold more personality than dog. The Prazky is lively, loyal, and highly affectionate. It often bonds closely with one or two people, yet remains friendly to everyone. Despite their size, these tiny creatures are avid ratters, and are capable of bringing down rodents half their size. The Prazky has a hunting streak few would expect in such a small animal.

Social, outgoing, and playful, the Prazsky gets along with children, and other animals. At the same time, younger children should be supervised at all times to prevent rough handling. Because of their diminutive stature, the Prazsky can easily suffer from a break if dropped by a careless youngster. They don't make the worst watchdogs as they will bark at anything that enters their line of sight.

Intelligent, and eager to please, the Prazsky learns quickly. Pups tend to be active, so play before a training session will make the lesson more productive. Due to their tiny size, many owners pamper their babies, and don't allow the dog's abilities to emerge. These little bundles do well with obedience training, and should be allowed to hone their natural talents.

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COCO

Unknown?

Now Weight at 1.2kg. Age Approximately 4-5 months

Round Eyes and Sharp Teeth

Bat-Like Ears. Deer Like Appearance.

Each tile is about 30 Cm :D

SO this is a Min Pin, Chi, Or Prazsky?

Help the Planet SOS!

People around me is crazy with the topic of Enzyme. Homemade Enzyme. I remember i struggle alot with this topic when i have to memorize and sit for the exam on how does Enzyme works. I just hate the biochemical chain and name. Its ridiculously difficult to memorize and understand. For me :( And it is definitely much more complicated than submerging a bottle of fresh food and sealed for 2 weeks for the fermentation process to take place. This is the real enzyme? Somehow it helps in constipation and gastric, but if were to call it enzyme it is not very appropriate. The enzyme is more sophiscated than how you may heard of it before.

amylase, lipase, protease, cellulase, Everything ended with -ase is most probably related to enzyme... :S

What is Enzyme? I bet for ordinary aunty and uncle without science background will not understand how does anything about it. How does it work?

They are just simply amaze with the effect that it has as medical remedies and fertilizer. I have heard of seminars been going on teaching people how to make garbage enzyme and Food enzyme. But yet to find a clinical relevance on how does it works.

I heard that Garbage enzyme can:- (My Comments In my Brackets)

1, Clarify our air: During the catalyst will produce O3, not only can kill bacteria, but will increase the oxygen in the air. mix 1:500-1000 enzyme of dilution, put it in a spray bottle, spray to the air will keep the air clean, kick out odour!

( I remember the way to test the bacteria that exist in the certain area is to expose an agar plate, leave it for certain time; say 10-15 minutes, then cover it up and turn it upside down leave at room temperature for a week to capture any growth of bacteria or fungal, this is basic microbioligy class that we have done in the lab while the duration of my degree - This is probably the most interesting lab session. Simply amaze me with the growth of bacteria a week later. Its Awfully Disgusting Shucks!!!

With this context, perhaps a study could be done to test on the air quality and see weather it qualify to consider as *Clarify the Air*

Be very caution with *kick odour* term. Make sure that dilution is 1000 times. This simply means, in a pile of water few drops of garbabe enzyme is ENUFF. Dont be too greedy and put too much of the Garbage Enzyme, this will results in your room/area smells like a garbage. Trust me, my toilet smells just like one.

We definitely dont need more oxygen than what is currently present in the air, It will not prolong your life span. Probably, oxygen toxification. -.-'' wtf

o.O

2, Keep The Toilet Clean: use Garbage enzyme to wash the toilet, can pervent clogness, those harmful micro bacteria , dirt and clog will break down by the enzyme. Make the toilet, odour free, less mosquito, cockroach and rats.

( The mosquito in my house will starve to death and usually is not a very smart way to get into my house. Therefore, i just can't justify on this. I believe to certain extend this enzyme definitely helps in cleaning up the drain and clogging. But my question here is, HOW DOES IT HELP? Simply amazing. I shall try with the cockroach experiment sometimes later. *Flood the drainage area with enzyme* Make sure there is No chance of survival. With concentrated garbage enzyme. )

-.-"

3, Keep Our Household Clean: Add 2 table spoon of garbage enzyme in the floor cleaning water, will clean the floor and kill bacteria. Use the diluted enzyme to clean your household, will prevent odour, less ash too!

( Your body immune system is definitely strong enough to eliminate those bacteria present on the floor. Again, Does it really work as it claim? Is it scientifically proven?

I need more facts. )

4, Keep The Kitchen Clean: Use the diluted garbage enzyme to clean cooker hood, stove top,oven......kitchen ware, can effectively clean out the most stubborn stain.

( I dont know it works the same or not, but my mom claim that her jewlerry is sparking clean. By just using the enzyme to rinse thru the gold and silver.

All this while, commercial washing solution will create alot of bubbles in order to eliminate the oil stain and odour problem is solve by the fragrance in the washing solution.

But how does this disgusting 3 months fermented solution helps? Wihtout Bubble, Foul Smell and Discusting maggots. Holy Crap )

-.-"

5, Keep The Clothes Clean: soak the clothes with small amount of garbage enzyme, can reduce the detergent, and will make the washing procedure easy and soften the clothes.

( The detergent company is going to lose most of their business. They should be thinking of producing enzyme to sell instead. Does it really help? )

Why does people claim that enzyme can be used to clean cloth and drain at the same time. Universal Solution. My friend once told me that sanitary pad is a must have in every household but i think the world have evolve and this is probably the MUST have item at home.

-.-"

6, Clean Out Vegi Medicine: When washing friuts and vegetables, add a small amount of garbage enzyme, will clean out the medicine, feel more safe to eat.

(I prefer Organic Food.)

7, Skin Care: Add 1:10 of diluted garbage enzyme to shampoo, shower gel, dish washer, detergent, can reduce the usage, and can prevent all those harmful chemicle cause to our body. Use garbage enzyme to soak our body will improve skin problem, nad make our skin silky soft! But remember use warm water, or else you will kill all those good substance.

( Oh really? ) This question can kill bacterial and Chemical as Well? How many substance does it comtain in this 3 months fermented solution. To my understanding, enzyme is very specific and SPeCIFIcity means one ENZYME ONE ACTION.

8, Pet Care: Use diluted garbage enzyme to clean your pet, spray thier house, will kick out odour and make the pet grow healthily, can even grow more hair!

( This definitely helps, but i doubt the *grow more hair* context. My COCO have the shining Jet Black Fur but i dont see it grows any longer :D To kick of the smell, Yes Definitely it helps. REmember with 500 times dilution or it will smell worst than a rotten CHeese. )

At least a durian is 5 times better than the smell of enzyme.

:O

9, Vehicle Care: add a small amount of garbage enzyme to your vehicles water box, will cool down the engine, lengthen the car usage, spray in the car will kick out odour.

"You Gotta be Kidding me"

10, Natural Fertilizer: diluted ths garbge enzyme 500-1000 times, use to water the flower, tree,makes very good fertilizer, will lessen the bad worm, and help the plants to grow. Water empty ground for 3 consecutive months will change the quality of the soil.

Wow the word Garbage seems to have alot definition. From getting rid of cockroach and plant fertilizer and washing vegetables. What a godly solution!!

Again, Does it Help?


If YES, HOW DOES IT HELP? By just telling what is the purpose, it is not justify. Any scientific backup?


:D

To be Continue....

Help SOS

I need some advice....
I have no idea how old is this creature!
I have no idea when will the biting behavior get solved!
Coco just annoyed me.

Guess what happened?

I left a toilet paper (1 roll) in her room unintentionally. The next moment i went in the room Omg disaster happen. Half of the toilet paper got bombed. From one roll becomes a mess in the whole room. Wtf. She will bite and pull the toilet roll like nobody business. I think the initial thought to bring coco to the dentist is a wise choice. Then i just feed with milk powder or porridge will do. Argh..... (second thought - it might not work cuz in the end i will have to clean even more mess. Um... like diarrea kind of thing)



She likes to sit on my lap. She will jump and scratch just to get on my lap. Gosh.



I seriously have no idea why when i walk, she will try to conquer my toe. Sometimes it hurts. Damn it. And once i stop become a tree. She happily stand beside me like a tree as well.. Huh.. What is she trying to prove? Is she that hungry that i starve her day and night. I have said thousand times of NO but it doesn't seems to understand.

When i teach to SIT, COME, HAND, DOWN, UP.... alll seems to work.

Any guidance how to teach not to bite.. I think last resolution will be getting some bitterguard and stuff it into her mouth when she ever bite. Or perhaps i get chili Padi from neighbour and add it into her dinner. make sure her mouth is swollen and dont anyhow bite things. Geezzzz.



I think if were to use the word Active to describe her is kind of Underestimate this creature.
We should use word like Hyper or Mad Dog. My mom once comment that this dog never walk. She use to run from living room to kitchen and from kitchen to living room when called. I should get the fitness machine to get her run like a hamster. Probably it works. Only when she is tired and was abot to sleep. That is the best time to play with her. Otherwise she will follow wherever your finger goes. Again this is so annoying. I need to use some rubber band to tie up her mouth i think.

Ahahahah Best joke of the day... Because she is so annoying, my mom took the clipper and clip it to her ears. She was like screaming there alone on the floor waiting for the clip to be taken away. Siting there with instant results. I think its because she get so depress because of that..




The ratio for the ears and the head is 1 to 1. Which means the ears is in equal size with the head. Looks somehow like an ET. or Alien??

Wtf....

:D