Author Archives: Tricia

Same Sex Marriage

Posted on June 6, 2006 by Tricia

In a tiny obscure artsy home, thirty-odd people gathered to watch the screening of two films. Directed by Malaysian-borns, they were pretty revolutionary. The first was a film on same sex marriage called Floored by Love, by Desiree Lim,  who is … Continue reading →

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Crash & Burn

Posted on June 6, 2006 by Tricia

I got into an accident last night. This was what happened, in slow motion like a dramatic scene.. Guy makes a U-turn into my lane right in front of me without looking. I think, "I can't stop in time, I … Continue reading →

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World Cup Politics

Posted on June 3, 2006 by Tricia

World Cup is coming!! On the way in just 6 days, people all around the globe (including yours truly) are waiting with bated breath for the opening, the kickoff, the grand game to begin.  Such a global event as this … Continue reading →

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The Title Chain

Posted on June 3, 2006 by Tricia

I've always been confused about the title-system in Malaysia. The rank of each official title is convoluted, and is almost like figuring out which 5-card series is the higher in a game of Cho-Tai-Ti (big Two).  So we have, hopefully … Continue reading →

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Howard Bloom

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Tricia

Heard of this guy? Said to be the next Stephen Hawking, or so his website here says..  (of course they would) But check it out. If I read correctly from the reviews, he combines spirituality, philosophy, science, anthropology, history and … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Tricia

This will stay in my head.. Excuse me for finding it profound despite its simplicity, but it is: There is no freedom without responsibility. (no, it is not the same as Spiderman's great power quote) How true this is. There … Continue reading →

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Silent Night

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Tricia

Love Damien Rice, as blogged before here… Never listened past the last song's 15th minute on Side-A of his first album, "O" before, and was pleasantly surprised to have a new and rather warped version of "Silent night": Silent night, … Continue reading →

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Demodoom

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Tricia

It was supposed to be the climax of a series of anti-fuel hike demonstrations, yet it ended on a tragic note when police today forcefully broke up the protest with at least two seriously injured. (taken from Malaysiakini.com – full … Continue reading →

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Global Ethic Project

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Tricia

Think about the two crucial artefacts of modern-day society that Malaysians still need a long way to go in terms of public discourse: Religion and Media. More specifically, the way in which Media presents Religion. The way we know religion … Continue reading →

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Tunku Abdul Rahman

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Tricia

Amidst my hectic supposed off-day yesterday, I strolled into a bookshop selling mainly academic texts, which happened to sell second-hand historical books as well.  I picked up a treasure which I am pretty sure is no longer in publication today. … Continue reading →

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