Australian Open 2011 - Women's Single Finals

27.1.11


Oh yesss!! I'm in cloud nine!!

Li Na created history, being the first Chinese singles in Grand Slam! Yeah, you heard me right, she made it to the finals. And what's more? She defeated the world no. 1 Wozniacki 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in semi-finals.

She will face Clijsters in the finals! I know Clijsters is in top form now. But miracles do happen. I want Li Na to win.

In men's singles, sadly Nadal was ousted by Ferrer. But never mind, as long as Federer too won't be in the finals. Both of them have to wait a little bit longer to create another slam history hehehe

Who will join Djokovic in the finals? Murray or Ferrer? Hopefully it's Ferrer ;)

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Australian Open 2011 Updates

25.1.11

Roddick crashed in round four :( Poor him. I don't know what will happen to him next.

But Li Na cruised to semis. Fantastic! I hope she can get through.

Who else?
Federer, Djokovic and Wozniacki also through to semis. But am not a fan, sorry! I'm hoping Clijsters and Nadal will join the rest to semis.

What else?
Oh yess...the American Idol Season 10 is here! Will blog this in a separate post.


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Tennis : Australian Open 2011

17.1.11


Happy New Year 2011!

opppss...am I late?

well, as the old saying says, 'better late than never' ;)


I'm back to update my blog
coz Australian Open is here and it begins today
and the good news is
Andy Roddick & Venus Williams cruised to the next round

please! let Roddick win this time
it's very frustrating to see him reached semifinals four times in Australian Open
and yet never advanced to the final

I hope 2011 is a good year for Andy Roddick
he is already 28 years old
and I'm sure he will retire soon
but hopefully before he hangs his rackets
he will win grand-slams
Australian or Wimbledon, fingers-crossed!

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The Amazing Race 17 - The Finale

17.12.10


For the first time, I'm satisfied and relief! After 16 seasons, The American version of The Amazing Race finally created history where, all female team won the Race. Big applause to Doctors, Nat Strand and Kat Chang!



To make it more memorable, second place is also won by an all female team, Brook and Claire. Good job girls! I predicted them to take the third place. Jill and Thomas took the third placing instead. In the beginning of the Race, this team (Jill and Thomas) did a good job but they flopped when they took an un-corporating taxi driver. What the heck! They are in the United States and it seemed that the driver couldn't understand English!! In this case, Asian taxi drivers like in Hong Kong and South Korea are better than them. All Jill and Thomas wanted were an internet service. and the driver kept on saying that his taxi has GPS! What a joke! From here, I knew Jill and Thomas would be left behind. A few minutes behind from the other teams could make a lot of different. Anyhow, Jill and Thomas already created history where they were the first team to win the Express Pass which is first introduced by the production in this season's race.




In this final leg, I LOVE the Identify the Greeters challenge. This challenge is to test your knowledge and memory in a crucial time. At least, the Greeters were there (Pit Stop) for nothing. Racers should acknowledged them too. I'm glad Nat and Kat made notes on every leg of the race and that's why they don't have problem to identify the greeters. A lesson to learn for all the would-be racers!

The Amazing Race 17th season officially closed. Can't wait for the next one. I found out that the next season will be filmed in High Definition! Bravo! Love to see the race around the world in high-tech!


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The Amazing Race 17 - South Korea

12.12.10


This is the place I almost visited early November. Last minutes, I was informed the tour group is fully-booked. My friend went and I was left behind. To my consolation, my friend bought me a Korean key-chain ;) Hopefully, I can visit South Korea in the future, well, after their 'war' ended I suppose :)


Ok, back to the Amazing Race! The four remaining teams were instructed to fly to South Korea. Due to their 6-hour penalty, Nick and Vicki were left far behind and they didn't catch up the flight which took the other teams to South Korea.


In the Roadblock, one team member must look for a similar headband worn by hundreds of soldiers who were training taekwondo to get their next clue.


In Detour, it was a choice between Full Throttle or Full Bottle. Between this tasks, I would definitely chose Full Bottle coz in Full Throttle, teams were asked to skate 24 laps!! I never skate in my life and how could I possibly do the task. In Full Bottle, teams were asked to deliver 6 glass bottles to a designated place without breaking any of them and later drink a bottle of ginseng. I'm sure ginseng would energize the teams LoL


There were almost no show of Nick and Vicki throughout the race. They were only seen doing their Speed Bump which was to clean a big army truck. I don't even know whether they completed the rest of the tasks. After the Speed Bump, they appeared in the Pit Stop. And as expected, they were eliminated from the Race.


The final three teams are Jill and Thomas, the first team announced to be in the finals. Brook and Claire, who were initially arrived first at the Pit Stop but were penalized for taking a cab to their Detour location and this made them taking the second place. And finally, the Doctors Kat and Nat.


Who would win the million dollars??


My prediction are:

1st - Kat and Nat

2nd - Jill and Thomas

3rd - Brook and Claire


I hope this time, the Amazing Race would finally making a history - an all females team to win the Race! Fingers-crossed!


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The Amazing Race 17 - Hong Kong!

6.12.10

one of my favourite food

Oh yes. All the remaining teams went to Hong Kong. I've been there last March this year. This is the second place after London they went which I visited this year. And how come I didn't stumble with them :(

Bruce Lee!

My first stop at Hong Kong was at the Avenue of Stars. When teams were instructed to go there, I'm sure they will pass Bruce Lee's statue. It's not only they passed, the clue box was actually put near the statue. I was there! I was there!

this one too, yummy!!

How could Vicki hates the food. To my experience, Hong Kong has the best food. Expensive but delicious ;) That's what they did in Roadblock. Teams must identify fake foods to get their next clue. Vicki had problem in here. I was just thinking, if she hates Chinese food that much, then how come she volunteered doing the task?

In Detour, it was choice between Ding Ding or Sampan. Both tasks are tough especially if are you doing it in night time. In Ding Ding, teams must ride a Tram and and look for signs 'Pit Stop', 'Statue' and 'Square'. Only Jill and Thomas tried this but eventually failed to spot the signs. In Sampan, teams must use Sampan (boat) and look for registration number matching to the number on their bird cage. Nick and Vicki abandoned this task. This made them the last team to arrive at the Pit Stop. But lucky for them, it was a non-elimination leg and they were safe.

Although Nick and Vicki are safe, I'm sure they will be the next team to be eliminated. They were penalized for 6 hours which to be incurred in the beginning of the next leg. Furthermore, they need to do a Speed Bump too. So, I'm almost certain, it's time to say goodbye to this team.

By the way, I forgot to mention Nick's rudeness to Vicki. When Vicki told him she had an asthma, Nick was not helpful at all. All he cares was the race. Sorry to tell you Nick, but the most important thing in the Amazing Race is team work and unity!


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The Amazing Race 17 - The Fallen of the Newly Engaged Couple

29.11.10


I thought, after being engaged, Chad and Stephanie became a strong team. But sadly, it isn't so. I was so pissed off with Chad when he asked Stephanie to do the Cycle Rickshaw. It was actually their chance to beat the other teams as they knew they were the last team to do the Roadblock. It was because they were U-turned by the Doctors, where they had to perform the other Detour.


In Detour, it was between Balanced Meals or Balanced Bricks. All teams did the Balanced Meals. Besides Chad and Stephanie, Brook and Claire also U-turned by Jill and Thomas., where they had to do the Balanced Bricks too. This is the first time they introduced a Double U-Turns. Words of praise should be given to Brook. She never complaints. She urged Claire to go on. Brook had a strong motivation.


I thought this leg is the non-elimination leg but I was wrong. Chad and Stephanie were sent home after being the last team to checked-in, in the Pit Stop.


Four teams left. But the next leg, I'm sure it would be a non-elimination leg ;)


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The Amazing Race 17 - Oman

21.11.10


Teams went to Oman. I've never been to Oman yet but Oman is just like Dubai but Dubai is much more developed. If I could go to Oman, I would love to take pictures at the huge stake of books :)

In the Roadblock, one team member need to go down of the Jebel Shams using a rope. Upon landing, they need to find a ring in an Aladdin lamp. It was not an easy task coz there were hundreds of lamps everywhere!

In Detour, all teams chose to do the Water Table. The other task was Wedding Table. It was a wise decision from all teams as Water Table was easy. They only need to pump water into a water truck and deliver the water to an assigned house. The water truck was driven by professional driver, if not, I think teams would encountered problems!

Both Roadblock and Detour were not that hard but the only problem they encountered was to find the locations. Two teams, the Doctors and father/daughter lost their way. Unfortunately for the father and daughter team, they came last. Just a few minutes behind the Doctors.

The newly engaged team, Chad and Stephanie won this leg as Jill and Thomas who arrived first, were penalized for asking a guide to the Pit Stop - that made them into a second place. Good for Chad and Stephanie coz they won a trip to Belize - a present for their engagement!

Five more teams left. Two more to go before we find out the final three. The all-females teams are still in the Race. I still hope that one of them would win!!! But I suspected that there would be no elimination next. But we will find out by tomorrow night. Stay tuned!


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The Amazing Race 17 - "You Didn't Read the Clue"

15.11.10


That's what Michael told his son, Kevin. Which I agree so very much! If only he read the clue properly, they could be still in the Race (sigh!). After 17th season, this silly mistake shouldn't be happened. To all would be racers - "read your clue from the beginning right till the end. Do not miss a thing!!!"


All teams were in Russia. After so many riding in the previous legs, this time, they were all racing on foot! Which was quite tiring. To which I think, made Kevin to hire a taxi to lead their way and also ride a taxi in which they were suppose to walk! 30 minutes penalty on each mistake! Lucky for Brook and Claire, they realized their mistake after reading the clue once again inside a taxi. They made a turn around and they were safe. They said, how they wish they can tell Kevin and his dad of their mistake. (sigh!)


In Detour, I think I prefer the accordion rather than the plates spinning. I am a fast learner and music is my thing so, no problemo ;)


In the Roadblock, they have to play a game namely 'gorodki'. I didn't know Russians are playing this game. In my place, this game is called "main kayu tiga". I used to play this game during my childhood and I was very good at it hehehe. It was so frustrating to watch Michael doing this roadblock. I was thinking, if he could finish it quickly, maybe they were still around coz they were about to penalize one hour for their mistakes during the race. (sigh!)


Doctors, Nat and Kat rules this leg. I'm still hoping one of the two-female teams win this race! Please!!


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The Amazing Race 17 - From Sweden to Norway

1.11.10


This is what I like most of The Amazing Race. Being able to see the other parts of the world. How I wish I could tour those countries the TAR visited [cross fingers ;)]


So, what happened at the last race? Oh yes, a Fast Forward! Doctors, Nat and Kat being the first to go has the opportunity to go for the FF. And it was a gruesome experience for them as being vegetarians, they had to eat a sheep's head! But it was all worth it. They won a trip to Costa Rica for being the first team to arrive at the Pit Stop!


But what I don't understand is, after 16 seasons of the Amazing Race, there are still stupid dumb-dumb people in there. They don't know the meaning of Fast Forward Taken! The most important fact of the Fast Forward is, if you are not the first team to depart, then don't ever think to go for it. It's a waste of time!


The Roadblock was tough. After retrieving the clue, it needs all your energy to go up to the bridge deck. I could easily gave up!


In the Detour, like in previous leg, there was another ride and this time using a bicycle. If I were in this Race, I'll definitely choose the other Detour and that is, the Boat. Why? Because I don't know how to ride a bike LoL!! Kevin and his Dad chose boat too, considering of Kevin's aging dad. It was a wise move and made them the fourth team to arrive. The second time for them to arrive as no. 4. Lucky number? hehehe


Katie and Rachel being the last team to depart made them the last team to arrive, again! And they were immediately eliminated from the Race.


And now, they only have two all-female teams, three dating teams and two parent/children teams. I am still hoping for all-female teams to win the US Amazing Race! But at the same time, I like Kevin's too ;)


Stay tuned!


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The Amazing Race 17 - They Go for Joyride

23.10.10


In this leg, teams enjoying themselves in riding. One is Sled Dog on Roadblock, where they go for a ride which is pulled by a bunch of dogs, to collect five different flags and the other one is in Detour where they have to race down a mountain using TechSled.

Kevin and his dad had to do Speed Bump before they can continue their Race. They were asked to sit on chairs made of ice for 10 minutes! Lucky for them, it's the easiest Speed Bump I've ever seen. But I think it was cool :)

Jill and Thomas decided to use their Express Pass in this leg. I think it was a wise decision from them as they were the last team to arrive at the Detour. With that, they became the 5th team to arrive at the pit stop.

Connor and Jonathan were eliminated in this leg. And they dedicated an acappella rendition entitled "Amazing Race" in Amazing Grace tune.

The all girls teams so far were doing good. Could they make a history by winning this season? We have to wait and see.


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The Amazing Race 17 - All About Ghana

18.10.10

Kevin with his dad

As usual, I enjoy watching The Amazing Race! Love this show very much ;)


Teams were still in Ghana. Again, teams do not read their clue properly. This is always happen in every season. One good example was during the Supply Depot. The clue clearly stated what or how many things you should bring but due to carelessness, they have to return again to get their missing supplies. Only one or two teams got it correct.


In the Detour, all teams except one couldn't find the decoder key on the Language Arts tasks and it was actually right around the corner! I was so pissed off for their ignorant. The other task which is Bicycle Parts is not new to me. I was proudly telling my son that I used to play that game during my childhood :)


The task I like most is the Geography class! Oh yes, this is my favourite. What I mean is I like this kind of tasks not that I'm good in Geography though LoL


Kevin and Michael were the last to arrive at the Pit Stop. Michael needed some medical assistance before he completed his task. I think it was due to the heat. He was dehydrated. I was like, oh no! not Kevin. I don't want him to go yet! And thank goodness, it was a non-elimination leg and they are safe. I like the way he encouraged his dad to go. He is a good son! I'm a fan of Kevin! He is a YouTube hero! I first came to know him when I watched YouTube by Ryan Higa. Search him on YouTube. He is popularly known as KevJumba.


Nobody is eliminated. It means, somebody must go tonight! Hopefully not Kevin as they have to do Speed Bump tonight.


Stay tuned people!





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The Amazing Race 17 - Fantasy Coffins!

11.10.10

Usually when teams were doing task of selling something, it would always be easy because people like to be on TV so sometimes they are generous. They buy because they would appear on TV! But it was a different case in Ghana!. It was not that easy. Was it due to poverty in Ghana? But nonetheless, teams made it at last.

I like the Detour. A choice between to install a TV antenna or to bring a fantasy coffin! I would definitely choose the fantasy coffin. It was so unreal but unique. I could always choose my favourite coffin. If there is a guitar, I might choose it LoL!

Too bad for mother and daughter team, Andie and Jenna. They were eliminated in this leg. I'm not so sure where they did wrong. I think it's easy to blame the traffic in Ghana :)

Who would be the next victim? Stay tuned tonight, only on AXN!


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The Amazing Race 17 - They went to London!

4.10.10


The Amazing Race is back!! My life will be back to normal again LoL!!!! Tonight is the second leg of the Race. They had so far, eliminated a best friends couple, Ron and Tony.


In the first leg, I noticed that they introduced 'The Express Pass' - a winning gift to the team who arrived first. And it was won by a dating couple, Jill and Thomas. This pass can be used during the Race if they want to skip any task that they don't want to do. And it can only be used once during the Race which is only valid before Leg 8. Nice improvement TAR!!


Oh! one more thing, there is no married couple this season. Why oh why? But they have three dating couples, wow! And also they have a father/daughter, a father/son and a mother/daughter teams. I hope they do well in this Race. And speaking of the father/daughter team, the daughter was one of the contestants in Miss America 2010. Not only her, but they have two more beauty queens! Wow, amazing personalities in this season!


part of the Windsor Castle

Last but not least, if I'm not mistaken, this is the first time ever they went to London! Oh yeah, London, I like it best. Been there last May! How I wish I met the teams there! They went to the Eastnor Castle, and I visited the Windsor Castle. Opps!, wrong castle ;) Well, who knows, one day, I may stumble with the TAR teams! Fingers crossed :D

So, who is going home tonight? Let's watch and find out. Stay tuned!


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Wimbledon 2010 : Results

5.7.10

as I predicted
Serena Williams & Rafel Nadal
dominated Wimbledon 2010!
Next will be USA Open
I hope Andy Roddick can do something :)
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Tennis : Wimbledon 2010

3.7.10

I'll pick Serena and Nadal to win Wimbledon's title this year!


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Tennis : Wimbledon 2010

29.6.10

I feel sorry for Andy Roddick for losing 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 7-6, 7-9. But at the same time, I'm happy for Lu Yen-Hsun of Taiwan. In fact I'm elated with Asians performance in sports nowadays. Na Li also won by beating Agnieszka Radwaska 6-3, 6-2. Go Asians!


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Badminton : Indonesian Open 2010

27.6.10


Lee Chong Wei took the crown by beating Taufik Hidayat of Indonesia
in a straight sets
21-19, 21-8


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American Idol 9 - Top 4

12.5.10


Even though I did mention that Casey James and Michael Lynche would be gone before the finals but watching their performance tonight made me a little bit guilty. Yes, they did superb performances. I just can't pick one who would be heading home.


But let's back to reality. This is indeed a reality show. They are voted to stay on. One of them will leave Idol. I can only guess that it's either Casey or Big Mike. Coz I really want to see Lee and Crystal in the finals.


After the elimination tomorrow night, the top 3 as usual will be going home. But what I've been waiting for is, their songs will be chosen by the judges. The only thing puzzle me is, there are 3 contestants and 4 judges. So who is who giving song to the contestants? Stay tuned to find out!


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The Amazing Race Season 16 Finale

10.5.10

To all The Amazing Race fans out there, don't forget our date tonight. It's the finale! All I want is the Cowboys to win, the dating models runner up and brothers Dan and Jordan second runner up! I hope the tasks are more interesting too than the previous season, ie. season 15.

See you at 8pm only on AXN! But before that, let's entertain ourselves with Australia's Biggest Loser at Hallmark Channel, at 7pm. I'm hooked with this biggest loser thing :D


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