Facebook introduces Timeline: A new way to express yourself

Facebook, a social networking site which begun rolling out its service in February 2004 has revolutionise the way people communicate and contributed in the surge of smartphone sales in recent years. Today, 7 years later, it is the world largest social networking site with more than 800,000,000 active user worldwide. Its success is due to its ability to understand what the user needs and continuous improvement, be it interface features or security.

During its developer conference back in September, Mark Zuckerberg the founder of Facebook introduces a new version of profile interface called the Timeline telling your story to your friends. Shall not waste time typing too much here, do video below will give you a better picture:

After much hesitation, I've finally switch my profile to the new Timeline, check out the screen shot here:

Now you can put your favourite photo as cover photo just like my red little Mini. 

Notice the straight vertical line at the center? That's the timeline.

Basically everything is arrange along with the horizontal line you in the photo above, with the latest happening at the top and historical event below. Everything is arrange in sequence to let your friends and family have  better picture of what you have been up to since they last meet you. 

Over all, I would say that the layout is pretty neat and cool but this new layout also make stalking easier. So be sure to adjust your security setting to ensure that those stalkers wont be able to stalk your every move. 

If you would like to check out the timeline and have your profile updated with the new timeline, check out https://www.facebook.com/about/timeline, and click on the APPS button below.

OverTime Pavilion KL

Was at OverTime @ Pavilion Kuala Lumpur last night for a review. The outlet is located at Level 4, just beside Redbox Plus and 1 level below Golden Screen Cinemas. Anyway I ran a little late due to the rain and  the typical after work KL traffic.

Nevertheless, I was just time when staff at OverTime was about to open the first barrel of Starker. If I'm not mistaken, OverTime is the first Bistro that introduces Starkers in Malaysia and its is still the only one offering those delicious German beers. Anyway back to the review, the session was hosted by OT Entertainment International Sdn Bhd the company behind this successfully franchise business that is the most successful as of today. We basically have free flow of food (just order anything we like from the menu) and free flow of Starkers So we the reviewers basically order and eat LIKE A BOSS.

Andy Kho (far left) and Thomas Yap(far right) waiting eagerly for their drinks.

You've got to be highly skilled in opening the barrel to avoid wastage.

Sang Har Mee, it may not taste as good as what you get at those 5 Star Restaurant, but still acceptable. By the way, who would actually come for Sang Har Mee? Personally I usually go to OverTime for Starker and the band at 1 Mont Kiara.

Here we have some sort of Mango Kerabu and Char Siew.

While drinking and dining, Michelle Ching, the Head of Marketing for OverTime walk over to introduce herself and welcome everyone. She then introduces a special guest, the Master Brewer of Starker, Mr Tim O'Rourke was in town to meet all of us.

Me and Mr Tim

Tim posing for a photo with his photo on the menu.

If you've been to any OverTime before, you will notice Tim photo printed on the menu just like that photo above. Basically Starkers come in 3 variety, Aromatic (medium bodied), Dunkel (dark beer) and Lager (full bodied).

And this is Eric Yong trying to be Thor.

Honestly due to its location at the corner, I almost forgotten that there is an OverTime @ Pavilion until I receive the invitation for this review. Its my first visit to this outlet and I totally love its setting and space within. If you happen to be around, do give this place a try, not for the food but for the German beers.

OverTime Pavilion

Lot C4-02-00, Level 4,

Pavilion Shopping Mall

Kuala Lumpur

Phone: 0108395095

Website: http://www.overtime.com.my

BangsarBabe's Wedding Night

Just got back from an awesome wedding of a lovely couple, Sue Lynn (better known as Bangsarbabe and Wei Jien.)

A little history, I got to know this beautiful slim lady during a food review back in 2009. She was seated right beside me and I surprise that she could actually eat more than me. I just couldn't believe my eyes, after all she is so slim  it just doesn't make sense that she could eat more than me. Later I got to know that she is in fact a famous food blogger/critic with a magic tongue. If you even ever have chance to dine with her, you would know what I mean. 

Okay, back to the story, the Hollywood Glam theme wedding was held at Grand Dorsett Subang (formally known as Sheraton Subang). Attended the event with my girlfriend Michelle who seems to be more excited than I'm. It was indeed a grand night just like a Hollywood event with lots of professional photographer runner around minus the famous Hollywood celebrity. Guess were advise not to stand up and take photo but leave it to the pros to do their work. So this is in the photo I manage to take with my ipad2:

 

Congratulation Sue Lynn aka Bangsarbabe aka Mrs Low.

Will be waiting eagerly for Wei Jien and Sue Lynn junior next year. hehe.

Malaysia Starbucks Card Official Launch

Starbucks Malaysia finally launches its the long awaited Starbucks Card. It's basically a loyalty card which offer a range of rewards and conveniences to its customer.

The Grand Launch was held earlier today at 5pm (11 November 2011), Starbucks @ The Curve, Mutiara Damansara.

Besides giving out free Starbucks Card with RM20 preloaded to the first 100 guest, there were also lots of performance by local celebrity line up for the event. Sorry I didn't take much photo as I left my camera at home and only got these 3 photos taken with my iPad2.

The Starbucks Card also works as a prepaid card, allow the user to reload any amount in to the card at any Starbucks Counter, either via cash or credit card. The prepaid amount in the card can then be use to purchase food & beverages, merchandises, or Starbucks coffee bean packs. All new card are sold at RM20 each (comes with RM20 credit), the card can be reloaded at any Starbucks counter in denomination of RM10 and can store up to RM500(maximum)

So what's the benefit of having the card beside storing your hard earn ringgit?

• Upon registration of your card, you'll enjoy 1 complimentary Grande size handcrafted beverage of choice
• 1 complimentary slice of cake with a purchase of any handcrafted beverage during your birthday month
• Buy any 10 beverages of any size (EXCEPT any bottled beverages) and get 1 complimentary Grande size handcrafted beverage of choice.
• Purchase 1 tumbler of any size and receive 1 complimentary Grande size handcrafted beverage of choice.
• Buy any 8 packets of whole bean coffee and get 1 complimentary packet of choice *also applicable for VIA® Ready Brew 12-Pack
• Buy 1 whole cake and get 1 complimentary Grande size beverage of choice

If you would like to get one for yourself, head over to any Starbucks outlet and buy one. Don't just buy one, this card can also be use as gift, especially with the Christmas Season just around the corner.

Got mine for FREE as I was among the first 20 in queue at the launch.

The first 100 people who queue during the launch was given a free Starbucks card with RM20 preloaded credit.

What are the terms and conditions?
* Card will be valid fro 3 years from the last transaction date.
* All complimentary items can be immediately redeemed or during the next visit
* All complimentary items are valid for 90 days from the date of issuance except birthday privilege which is to be
    redeemed within the birthday month
* Registration benefits only apply to the first card registered in an account 
* Complimentary whole bean coffee or VIA® Ready Brew is based on non-promotional item only 
* Only valid for used within Malaysia.


For more information of the card, Click Here

PappaRich Express @ TARC

Local University and College students are definitely luckier these days compare to my time.  They are not only pampered by lecturer with spoon feed lecture notes and tips for exam. These days they even have their favourite chilled out place right at their finger tips. 

Was at Tunku Abdul Rahman College (TARC), Jalan Genting Klang Campus yesterday for an event. Since my event ended at about 6pm, my colleague and I decided to stay back a little the chill and avoid the jam back to PJ which is known to be horrible at these hour. So we chilled at PappaRich Express @ TARC which is located just outside the TARC Library (the Library is pretty impressive too, with more than a 100 units of Mac desktop, its also equip with more than 25Mbps of Internet connection powered by Unifi).

The business at PappaRich Express @ TARC is rather good. Not too sure about the profit, but I think this outlet has the best customer turnover rate. When we were there, the was a long queue at the entrance to the cafe. The concept of PappaRich Express is that you will have to queue up at the counter, orders your food and drinks, make payment and proceed to your assigned table. Your orders will be served in less than 10 minutes. 

The only drawback about PappaRich Express is that, if you are still hungry or thirsty and would like to make additional orders, you will have to get in the queue again and wait for your turn which a turnoff for me. However the price difference really made it worth while to queue if you are a student living on a shoe string budget. On average, the food and drinks on the menu is 30% to 50% off the price you find at the normal PappaRich outlet. Do 

Since this is an express outlet, do take note that the menu also has much less variety, but will will still find the famous Nasi Lemak, Curry Laksa and Roti Bakat with Butter and Kaya on the menu. Barley Lime is only RM1 which is a super cheap. 

It's also a nice hangout spot with free WiFi. Now I wish I'm a student again studying at TARC.