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<title><![CDATA[EX Figure Live Alive: Haruhi Suzumiya ]]></title>
<link>http://exelica-meteor.com/2008/07/23/ex-figure-live-alive-haruhi-suzumiya/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:57:45 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>James</dc:creator>
<guid>http://exelica-meteor.com/2008/07/23/ex-figure-live-alive-haruhi-suzumiya/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The second figure of the set is Haruhi . Again it&#8217;s a job nicely done but the face is maybe a ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2694944363/" title="IMG_7340 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/2694944363_11fe004483.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_7340" /></a></p>
<p> The second figure of the set is Haruhi . Again it&#8217;s a job nicely done but the face is maybe a little off &#8230; Well still , it&#8217;s great for the price <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  </p>
<p> Pics under the cut<br />
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 <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2694928303/" title="IMG_7325 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2068/2694928303_46b6e4df57.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_7325" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2695763894/" title="IMG_7341 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2695763894_303552f98a.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_7341" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2694947263/" title="IMG_7342 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2694947263_7b3ab9afa4.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_7342" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2695766550/" title="IMG_7343 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/2695766550_73bae66e66.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_7343" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2694949845/" title="IMG_7344 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/2694949845_8d47a7f07e.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_7344" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2694954195/" title="IMG_7347 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2694954195_7e0bc16cf0.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_7347" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2694955669/" title="IMG_7348 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/2694955669_354a69a20d.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_7348" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2694952571/" title="IMG_7346 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2694952571_b21168e03c.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_7346" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2694951185/" title="IMG_7345 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2694951185_f6893c40c4.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_7345" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2694942993/" title="IMG_7339 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/2694942993_3a58d9b64d.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_7339" /></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[EX Figure Live Alive: Yuki Nagato (Sega)]]></title>
<link>http://exelica-meteor.com/2008/07/23/ex-figure-live-alive-yuki-nagato-sega/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:41:54 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>James</dc:creator>
<guid>http://exelica-meteor.com/2008/07/23/ex-figure-live-alive-yuki-nagato-sega/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Fans of Haruhi and Yuki , these two updates are for you . Got that couple this morning , all i have ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2695758360/" title="IMG_7337 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/2695758360_4f82897440.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_7337" /></a></p>
<p> Fans of Haruhi and Yuki , these two updates are for you . Got that couple this morning , all i have to say is that for the cheap price (8 euros , 16 the set) , they&#8217;re quite the steal ^^ .  </p>
<p> Yuki is really nicely done , maybe better than Haruhi . Sega did an awesome job for that price and it&#8217;s great to see Yuki in that costume . </p>
<p> Pics under the cut<br />
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 <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2694927029/" title="IMG_7324 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/2694927029_d9b05df5b4.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_7324" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2694929665/" title="IMG_7327 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2694929665_351690d908.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_7327" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2694931063/" title="IMG_7328 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/2694931063_00d453e32e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_7328" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2694932347/" title="IMG_7329 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2694932347_ed709b5291.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_7329" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2694933721/" title="IMG_7330 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/2694933721_4ca606e727.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_7330" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2695752874/" title="IMG_7331 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/2695752874_2bb51c41ac.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_7331" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2694936281/" title="IMG_7332 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2694936281_44c81d75c1.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_7332" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2694938999/" title="IMG_7334 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/2694938999_756f845012.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_7334" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2695755564/" title="IMG_7333 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/2695755564_0178f66b4e.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_7333" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pitapowa/2694941683/" title="IMG_7338 de PitaPowa, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/2694941683_89d9c587ca.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_7338" /></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Guest Appearance on NTV7's Talk Show - Venus]]></title>
<link>http://moretivator.wordpress.com/2008/06/04/guest-appearance-on-ntv7s-talk-show-venus/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:46:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>大师</dc:creator>
<guid>http://moretivator.wordpress.com/2008/06/04/guest-appearance-on-ntv7s-talk-show-venus/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Again, I am so glad to be invited to a NTV7&#8217;s live talk show &#8211; &#8216;Venus&#8217; with ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p align="justify">Again, I am so glad to be invited to a NTV7&#8217;s live talk show &#8211; &#8216;Venus&#8217; with Aishah Sinclair, who is also the host of the local most famous dance reality show &#8211; So you think you can dance.</p>
<p align="justify">Venus is ntv7&#8217;s latest womens&#8217; talk show programme that aims to empower an affluent generation of Malaysian women who have high expectations for their lives.  The program offers solutions, informs and entertains the modern working mother and also the go-getter single career woman.  It is also a platform for Malaysian women to voice out opinions, share ideas and experiences.</p>
<p align="justify">Today&#8217;s topic is about what it takes to become a successful individual who is constantly motivated. The episode aims to inspire the viewers on achieving dreams and setting goals for oneself.</p>
<p align="justify">Here&#8217;s the pictorial highlights today:</p>
<p align="justify"><a href="http://www.ntv7.com.my/Shows/Episodes.aspx?MasterID=202&#38;ShowID=389&#38;MenuID=2&#38;TemplateID=1&#38;SubMenuID=1&#38;VideoID=8712&#38;EpID=9116#anchorVid" target="_blank"><img style="border-right:0;border-top:0;border-left:0;border-bottom:0;" src="http://moretivator.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/ntv7-venus2.jpg?w=408&#038;h=364" border="0" alt="ntv7_venus2" width="408" height="364" /></a><br />
This is the first time I actually saw my name on the TV screen with the title on it.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ntv7.com.my/Shows/Episodes.aspx?MasterID=202&#38;ShowID=389&#38;MenuID=2&#38;TemplateID=1&#38;SubMenuID=1&#38;VideoID=8712&#38;EpID=9116#anchorVid" target="_blank"><img style="border-right:0;border-top:0;border-left:0;border-bottom:0;" src="http://moretivator.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/ntv7-venus4.jpg?w=409&#038;h=366" border="0" alt="ntv7_venus4" width="409" height="366" /></a><br />
Human are born to be success. If you are upset, what&#8217;s the big deal? You are only yet to success, not you can&#8217;t success!</p>
<p align="justify"><a href="http://www.ntv7.com.my/Shows/Episodes.aspx?MasterID=202&#38;ShowID=389&#38;MenuID=2&#38;TemplateID=1&#38;SubMenuID=1&#38;VideoID=8712&#38;EpID=9116#anchorVid" target="_blank"><img style="border-right:0;border-top:0;border-left:0;border-bottom:0;" src="http://moretivator.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/ntv7-venus5.jpg?w=410&#038;h=361" border="0" alt="ntv7_venus5" width="410" height="361" /></a><br />
Aishah is doing a round up conclusion of my points and I must say she has done a really really good job for the audience!</p>
<p align="justify">If you miss it, you may catch the show again <a href="http://www.ntv7.com.my/Shows/Episodes.aspx?MasterID=202&#38;ShowID=389&#38;MenuID=2&#38;TemplateID=1&#38;SubMenuID=1&#38;VideoID=8712&#38;EpID=9116#anchorVid" target="_blank">here at NTV7 website</a>.</p>
<p align="justify">_______________<br />
Want to invite Marcus to your talk? Know more <a href="http://moretivator.wordpress.com/author/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[2008 Wesak International Film Festival]]></title>
<link>http://moretivator.wordpress.com/2008/05/28/2008-wesak-international-film-festival/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 07:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>大师</dc:creator>
<guid>http://moretivator.wordpress.com/2008/05/28/2008-wesak-international-film-festival/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Nishiki, he brings to my attention on 2008 Wesak International Film Festival (WIFF). The W]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p style="text-align:justify;">Thanks to <a href="http://migdalbavel.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nishiki</a>, he brings to my attention on <a href="http://www.wiff.org.my/" target="_blank">2008 Wesak International Film Festival (WIFF)</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The WIFF presents more than 10 Buddhist themed and inspired cinema from several countries &#8211; full length movies, documentaries, animation and children&#8217;s films.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><a href="http://moretivator.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/amongcloud.jpg"><img style="border-right:0;border-top:0;border-left:0;border-bottom:0;" height="314" alt="amongcloud" src="http://moretivator.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/amongcloud-thumb.jpg?w=225&#038;h=314" width="225" border="0"></a>&#160;</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Amongst White Clouds, one of the movies to be shown at WIFF.</strong><br /><em>This 2007 film was inspired by Bill Porter&#8217;s book (better known as Red Pine), Road to Heaven. It was awarded Official Selection at various film festivals in the US and Israel.<br /></em><em>_______<br /></em>The objective of the WIFF is to use the audio-visual media to create greater awareness of Buddhism among the general public. This is the second such event, the first held in 2006.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The film festival is spread out over two weekends, beginning from Saturday, June 14 and closing on Sunday, June 22 2008. It will be held at the <a href="http://www.wiff.org.my/map.php" target="_blank">Malaysia Tourism Centre</a>, located in 109, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, a very accessible location near the Petronas Twin Towers.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Admission to all movies are FREE. Spread the news folks!</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Stevie Ray Vaughan]]></title>
<link>http://rockerblog.wordpress.com/2008/03/01/srv/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:02:29 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ΝάΚως</dc:creator>
<guid>http://rockerblog.wordpress.com/2008/03/01/srv/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Αρκετοι ειναι αυτοι που μπορει να μην τον γνωριζουν. Προκειται για εναν ανθρωπο που το blues το ετρε]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Αρκετοι ειναι αυτοι που μπορει να μην τον γνωριζουν. Προκειται για εναν ανθρωπο που το blues το ετρεχε μεσ στις φλεβες του μιας και γεννηθηκε στο Νταλας του Τεξας. Ειχε ομως ενα παραπονο: γιατι δεν γεννηθηκε μαυρος, αφου οι μαυροι ηταν αυτοι που ανακαληψαν αυτο το ειδος μουσικης που ολοι εχουμε, ειτε λιγο ειτε πολυ, λετρεψει, την blues. Αυτο ειναι ενα συντομο βιογραφικο αυτου του μεγαλου κιθαριστα που ειχε ενα αδοξο τελος (αεροπορικο δυστυχημα). Πολλοι μαλιστα λενε οτι με τον θανατο του πεθανε και η μουσικη. Εγω δεν πισταευω οτι πεθανε αλλα οτι εμεινε για λιγο στασιμη.</p>
<p>&#8220;Ο Stevie Ray Vaughan, συχνά αναφερόμενος και με τα αρχικά του <i>SRV</i>, γεννήθηκε στις 3 Οκτωβρίου 1954 στο Ντάλας του Τέξας. Θεωρείται από πολλούς υπεύθυνος για την ανανέωση του ενδιαφέροντος του κόσμου για τα μπλουζ.<br />
Στις 3 Οκτωβρίου ή στις 25 Δεκεμβρίου του 1961 (δεν είναι ξεκάθαρο), ο Στιβ παίρνει δώρο μια κιθάρα. Ανάμεσα στα πρώτα τραγούδια που μαθαίνει είναι το Wine, wine, wine και το Thunderbird των <span class="new">Nightcaps</span>. Δύο περίπου χρόνια αργότερα ο Στιβ αγοράζει τον πρώτο του δίσκο. Το Wham Of That Memphis Man του <span class="new">Lonnie Mack</span> και τον παίζει τόσες πολλές φορές που ο πατέρας του τον σπάει από τα νεύρα του. Εκείνη την εποχή ο Στιβ παίρνει και την πρώτη του ηλεκτρική κιθάρα, την παλιά κιθάρα του αδελφού του Jimmie. Τρία χρόνια αργότερα, το καλοκαίρι του 1966, ο <span class="new">Doyle Bramhall</span> έχει καθιερωθεί στη μουσική σκηνή του ακούει για πρώτη φορά τον SRV να παίζει. Την επόμενη χρονιά το γκρουπ του Στιβ εμφανίζεται στο Lee Park στο Ντάλας και ξεκινά να δραστηριοποιείται πέρα σχολικών εκδηλώσεων και πάρτι. Έως το 1969Όστιν και το καλοκαίρι του 1970, μετά από ένα ατύχημα σε ένα φαστ φούντ όπου εργαζόταν, παραιτείται και αφιερώνει τη ζωή του στη μουσική. Δημιουργεί το πρώτο του ουσιαστικά γκρουπ που άντεξε αρκετό καιρό, με το όνομα Blackbird με τους Stevie &#38; Kim Davis (κιθάρες), Christian dePlicque (φωνητικά), Roddy Colonna &#38; John Huff (τύμπανα), Noel Deis (πλήκτρα) και David Frame (μπάσο). Στις 31 Δεκεμβρίου του 1971, ο Στιβ εγκαταλείπει το σχολείο και μετακομίζει με το συγκρότημά του στο Όστιν, όπου και εμφανίζονται στο μπαρ “Rolling Hills Country Club”, αργότερα μετονομάστηκε “Soap Creek Saloon”, για τα επόμενα επτά χρόνια.<br />
Στα τέλη του 1972, ο Στιβ συμμετέχει στο συγκρότημα Krackerjack για μερικούς μήνες όπου και παίζει με τον μελλοντικό μπασίστα των Double Trouble, Tommy Shannon για πρώτη φορά. Στις 14 Μαρτίου του 1973, ο Στιβ ενώνεται με το συγκρότημα του Marc Benno, Nightcrawlers, το οποίο εκείνο τον καιρό ηχογραφούσε για την δισκογραφική A&#38;M Records. Το άλμπουμ όμως δεν κυκλοφορεί ποτέ. Στο συγκρότημα συμμετείχε επίσης ο Doyle Bramhall που ξεκινά μια συνεργασία 17 ετών με τον Στιβ γράφοντας του τραγούδια. Το 1974 ο Στιβ αποκτά την θρυλική φθαρμένη <span class="new">Stratocaster</span> γνωστή ως <span class="new">“Number One”</span> του (νούμερο ένα), την κιθάρα σήμα κατατεθέν του Στιβ για την υπόλοιπη καριέρα του. Στις 31 Δεκεμβρίου του 1974 ο Στιβ γίνεται μέλος των Paul Ray &#38; the Cobras, ενός πολύ δημοφιλούς γκρουπ από το Όστιν και εμφανίζονται κατά μέσον όρο πέντε φορές την εβδομάδα για τα επόμενα δυόμισι περίπου χρόνια. Στις 7 Φεβρουαρίου1977 κυκλοφορούν ένα 45άρι, η πρώτη ουσιαστικά εμφάνιση του Στιβ στη δισκογραφία. (Στα 17 του είχε συμμετάσχει σε μια σχολική παραγωγή με τίτλο &#8220;A New Hi&#8221;) ενώ τον Μάρτιο την ίδιας χρονιάς οι Cobras ψηφίζονται συγκρότημα της χρονιάς στο Όστιν. Τον Σεπτέμβριο του 1977 ο Στιβ εγκαταλείπει τους Cobras για να δημιουργήσει τους Triple Threat Revue με τους: Lou Ann Barton (φωνητικά), W.C. Clark (μπάσο &#38; φωνητικά), Mike Kindred (πλήκτρα) και Fredde Pharoah (τύμπανα). Το Μάιο της επόμενης χρονιάς οι <span class="new">Johnny Reno</span> (σαξόφωνο) και <span class="new">Jackie Newhouse</span> (μπάσο) ενώνονται με τον Στιβ και δημιουργούν τους Double Trouble. Το όνομα είναι εμπνευσμένο από ένα τραγούδι του <span class="new">Otis Rush</span>. Το Σεπτέμβριο του ’78 ο Chris Layton προσχωρεί στις τάξεις του συγκροτήματος και στις 19 Αυγούστου 1979 συμμετέχουν σε μία από τις πρώτες εκτός συνόρων της πολιτείας του Τέξας συναυλία, στο <span class="new">San Francisco Blues Festival</span>. Την επόμενη χρονιά ηχογραφούν το άλμπουμ In the Beginning, από ζωντανή τους εμφάνιση στο Steamboat 1874 στο Όστιν. Το άλμπουμ κυκλοφόρησε το 1992. Τον Ιούλιο του 1981, το συγκρότημα εμφανίζεται σε ένα φεστιβάλ έξω από το Όστιν και δημιουργείται ένα βίντεο, το οποίο ο μάνατζερ του συγκροτήματος θα δώσει στον <span class="new">Μικ Τζάγκερ</span> περίπου ένα χρόνο αργότερα. Το αποτέλεσμα ήταν το συγκρότημα να εμφανιστεί ζωντανά σε ένα ιδιωτικό πάρτι των <span class="new">Ρόλινγκ Στόουνς</span>, στις 22 Απριλίου του 1982. Στις 17 Ιουλίου του 1982, ο Στιβ και η παρέα του γίνονται το πρώτο συγκρότημα που εμφανίζεται στο <span class="new">Montreux International Jazz Festival</span> στην Ελβετία, χωρίς δισκογραφική δουλειά ή συμβόλαιο με οποιαδήποτε δισκογραφική εταιρία. Το πλήθος αποδοκιμάζει, ειρωνικά όμως, τo γκρουπ κερδίζει Grammy για την εκτέλεση του κομματιού Texas Flood σε αυτή την εμφάνιση. Σε αυτό το φεστιβάλ ο Στιβ γνώρισε τον <span class="new">David Bowie</span> και τον <span class="new">Jackson Browne</span>. Το Νοέμβριο του 1982, το συγκρότημα ηχογραφεί, αυτό που αργότερα θα κυκλοφορήσει με τον τίτλο «Texas Flood», ύστερα από πρόσκληση του Jackson Browne, ενώ ταυτόχρονα ο Στιβ συμμετέχει (ηχογραφεί την κιθάρα) κατόπιν παράκλησης του <span class="new">David Bowie</span> στο άλμπουμ Let’s Dance, και συμφωνεί να συνοδεύσει τον Bowie στην παγκόσμια περιοδεία του. Αποφασίζει να εγκαταλείψει τελικά, κατά τη διάρκεια των ετοιμασιών, για να ασχοληθεί με το δικό του σχήμα.<br />
Την άνοιξη του 1983, ο διάσημος παραγωγός <span class="new">John Hammond</span> ακούει μια κασέτα από ζωντανή εμφάνιση του συγκροτήματος στο <span class="new">Montreux International Jazz Festival</span> του 1982 και επιτυγχάνει τη συμφωνία μεταξύ του γκρουπ και της δισκογραφικής <span class="new">Epic Records</span>. Στις 13 Ιουνίου του 1983 κυκλοφορεί το πρώτο άλμπουμ του Στιβ, με τίτλο Texas Flood. Το Μάιο του 1984 κυκλοφορεί το δεύτερο στούντιο άλμπουμ με τίτλο Couldn’t Stand The Weather παίρνοντας πολύ καλές κριτικές. Την ίδια χρονιά κερδίζει δύο <span class="new">W.C. Handy National Blues Awards</span>, στις κατηγορίες Καλλιτέχνη της χρονιάς και Καλύτερου Μπλουζ Μουσικού της χρονιάς και το 1985 έρχεται η σειρά του Soul to Soul, με τη συμμετοχή ενός καινούργιου μέλους, του <span class="new">Reese Wynans</span> στα πλήκτρα. Τον Ιούλιο του 1986, ηχογραφώντας μια σειρά εμφανίσεων στο <span class="new">‘Οστιν</span> και το Ντάλας, κυκλοφορεί το άλμπουμ Live Alive τον Νοέμβριο της επόμενης χρονιάς. Στις 30 Σεπτεμβρίου του 1985, κατά τη διάρκεια παγκόσμιας περιοδείας, ο Στιβ καταρρέει στο <span class="new">Ludwigshafen</span> της Γερμανίας από παρατεταμένη χρήση ουσιών. Ο Στιβ δίνει δύο ακόμη συναυλίες, αλλά οι τελευταίες 13 εμφανίσεις της περιοδείας ακυρώνονται και ο Στιβ μπαίνει σε πρόγραμμα αποτοξίνωσης. Ο Στιβ μένει «καθαρός» από τις 13 Οκτωβρίου μέχρι τον πρόωρο θάνατό του το 1990. Στις 6 Ιουνίου του 1989, κυκλοφορεί, κατά πολλούς το καλύτερο άλμπουμ της καριέρας του, το In Step. Η αναγνώριση έρχεται άμεσα, με την απονομή βραβείου Grammy για τον καλύτερο σύγχρονο μπλουζ δίσκο. Ο Στιβ με την μπάντα του περιοδεύουν μαζί με τους <span class="new">Jeff Beck</span> και <span class="new">Joe Cocker</span>. Στις 30 Ιανουαρίου του 1990, ο Στιβ εμφανίζεται στην γνωστή τηλεοπτική εκπομπή του Mtv, <span class="new">Mtv Unplugged</span>, όπου παρουσιάζει τις ακουστικές εκδόσεις των Pride And Joy, Testify και Rude Mood με μια 12-χορδη ακουστική κιθάρα. Την άνοιξη του ’90 ηχογραφεί με τον αδελφό του <span class="new">Τζίμι Βον</span> τον δίσκο Family Style, που κυκλοφορεί στις 25 Σεπτεμβρίου της ίδιας χρονιάς. Στις 13 Αυγούστου όλα τα άλμπουμ του Στιβ, γίνονται «χρυσά» (500.000 πωλήσεις). Στις 26 Αυγούστου, στο Alpine Village του <span class="new">Γουισκόνσιν</span>, η γνωστότερη συναυλία του Στιβ (“sold out” &#8211; 30.000 εισιτήρια), με συμμετοχές των <span class="new">Έρικ Κλάπτον</span>, <span class="new">Μπάντι Γκάι</span>, <span class="new">Τζίμι Βον</span> και <span class="new">Ρόμπερτ Κρέι</span>. Γυρνώντας από τη συναυλία στο Σικάγο, στις 27 Αυγούστου λίγο πριν τη 01:00 π.μ., το ελικόπτερο που μεταφέρει τον Στιβ πέφτει δευτερόλεπτα μετά την απογείωση, σκοτώνοντας τον ίδιο και άλλους τέσσερις επιβαίνοντες. Η έρευνα για την πτώση του ελικοπτέρου απέδωσε την ευθύνη σε λάθη του χειριστή. Στις 11 Μαΐου 1995, ο αδελφός του Τζίμι, μαζί με τους Double Trouble και την αφρόκρεμα της μπλουζ σκηνής (BB King, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Dr. John, Art Neville, and Bonnie Raitt), δίνουν μια συναυλία προς τιμήν του. Στις 22 Φεβρουαρίου του 2000, ο Στιβ εκλέγεται για να συμπεριληφθεί στο <span class="new">Blues Hall Of Fame</span> όλων των εποχών, και γίνεται ένας από τους μόλις 79 καλλιτέχνες στην λίστα.&#8221;<b><span class="mw-headline"></span></b></p>
<p><b><span class="mw-headline">Δισκογραφία</span></b></p>
<ul>
<li>Texas Flood (1983)</li>
<li>Couldn’t Stand The Weather (1984)</li>
<li>Soul To Soul (1985)</li>
<li>Live Alive (1986)</li>
<li>In Step (1989)</li>
<li>Family Style (1990)</li>
<li>The Sky Is Crying (1991)</li>
<li>In The Beginning (1992)</li>
<li>Greatest Hits (1995)</li>
<li>Live At Carnegie Hall (1997)</li>
<li>The Real Deal: Greatest Hits Vol. 2 (1999)</li>
<li>Blues At Sunrise (2000)</li>
<li>SRV The Box Set (2000)</li>
<li>Live At Montreux 1982 &#38; 1985 (2001)</li>
<li>The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan (2002)</li>
<li>Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Stevie Ray Vaughan (2003)</li>
<li>Stevie Ray Vaughan &#38; Double Trouble: The Collection (2004)</li>
</ul>
<p>Θαυμαστε τον και σε μερικα videos:</p>
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<p><span style='text-align:center; display: block;'><object width='425' height='350'><param name='movie' value='http://www.youtube.com/v/8IC5q1T0ITI&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;hd=0' /><param name='allowfullscreen' value='true' /><param name='wmode' value='transparent' /><embed src='http://www.youtube.com/v/8IC5q1T0ITI&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;hd=0' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' allowfullscreen='true' width='425' height='350' wmode='transparent'></embed></object></span></p>
<p>Καποιοι ανθρωποι δεν πρεπει να πεθαινουν&#8230;</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p align="justify">I am going to share with you an uplifting story about we should not let our flame of hope go out of our life. With hope, we can live in faith, love and peace.</p>
<p align="justify">What touches me is that, this is the first story I got from my dad, who is working oversea, via email today. I still remember the last sms I sent to him. It was a message with a deep thought, but hitting on a time 30 years later, it didn&#8217;t sound so good for our family, especially when I am the one who post that question. That was the time I know we have been trying very hard to achieve family happiness. With this story he sent to me, I know the answer is near, at least we give it a thought. It&#8217;s never too late, really.</p>
<p>How I wish my mom can understand this story too. I really hope she can join us to be part of the candle-of-hope family.</p>
<p align="justify">This is the story of <a target="_blank" href="http://i.euniverse.com/funpages/cms_content/2529/4candles.swf" title="Candle of hope story">Candle of hope</a>. Enjoy! </p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>I wonder why people nowadays, especially youngster like to abuse the art of silence. Is silence constitutes to an acceptance, or rejection? </span><span> </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Here’s one of my example. </span><span>My car is broken down and I would like to borrow a car from my brother. I sent him a sms:</span><span><em></em></span></span></p>
<p><em>&#8220;Hi bro, need ur help. Can I borrow ur car tomorrow? I really have no choice but 2 seek 4 your help. I will accommodate your time. Really urgent. Can u help pls?&#8221;</em></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;">After 20 minutes, I got his reply: </span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><em></em></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><em>&#8220;<span style="font-family:Georgia;">Well, I don&#8217;t think it is possible. It is quite inconvenient for me. First of all, I&#8217;m not sure what is your arrangement and I never be late for work. Sorry. Unable to help.&#8221;</span></em></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">I don&#8217;t know what makes him come to that ‘lateness’ excuse. If one is willing to help, sure we can work out a win-win situation. Knowing that it is my arrangement and the lateness that concerned him, I sent him a follow-up reply immediately:<em> </em></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><em>&#8220;Hey bro. It&#8217;s easy. I can go 2 ur office n collect ur car once u reach ur office. Tell me wat time u finish work n I will come 2 fetch u. I will pay 4 d petrol. Is this ok 4 u?&#8221;</em><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span>This is a perfect plan, isn&#8217;t it? But I never receive his reply after that. Don&#8217;t get me wrong. We never hold grundge on each other. We are brothers!</span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span>What makes him silent? And what does his silence means?</span></span></span></span></span><span></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span>If he can reject me at the first place, obviously it&#8217;s not hard to reject me the second time. But he doesn&#8217;t even have the &#8216;guts&#8217; to send me a second reply. Just imagine how perfect my plan is.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span> </span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Come on brother, silence does not constitute to an answer. According to the English Law &#8211; The golden rule of the law of contract, silence does not constitute to an acceptance. I don&#8217;t mind if you don&#8217;t help, but if a yes-no seems to be the hardest word to say, I can&#8217;t imagine how decisive you are dealing with your daily life. Please don&#8217;t abuse the art of silence. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span 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style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">I sent him a sms after that:</span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><em></em></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><em>&#8220;Hi bro, how come I never get ur reply? If silence means a rejection from you, I respect your decision. No worries. It&#8217;s ok. Sorry 4 bothering u. Cheers!&#8221;</em></p>
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<title><![CDATA[The Middle Finger in Transformer Movie]]></title>
<link>http://moretivator.wordpress.com/2007/07/11/middle-finger-in-transformer-movie/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:26:56 +0000</pubDate>
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<guid>http://moretivator.wordpress.com/2007/07/11/middle-finger-in-transformer-movie/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Has anyone watched the latest Transformer movie? Malaysia rated the movie &#8216;U&#8217; &#8211; Ge]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Has anyone watched the latest Transformer movie? Malaysia rated the movie &#8216;U&#8217; &#8211; General viewing for all age. Singapore rated &#8216;PG&#8217; &#8211; Parental guidance suggested. US rated &#8216;PG13&#8242; &#8211; Parents strongly cautioned, may not suitable for children under 13. Regardless of what is the rating liked, what interests me is the middle finger in this movie.</span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"></p>
<p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">The middle finger appears in the used car scene in which the lead actor and his dad were looking to buy a used car. The owner of the used car shop was greeted by his family member, who was sitting behind, with a middle finger. It was airbrush-censored in Malaysia, whereas Singapore, it was nothing to hide.</span></p>
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<p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">The creator of the middle finger must be very proud. I bet he wouldn&#8217;t have known this sign now brings a powerful impact to our culture (and movies), and even influence the way people communicate nowadays. See this:</span></p>
<p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><a href="http://moretivator.wordpress.com/files/2007/07/bush.jpg" title="bush.jpg"><img src="http://moretivator.wordpress.com/files/2007/07/bush.jpg" alt="bush.jpg" /></a></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </p>
<p>Err&#8230;</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> how about this?<br />
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<span style="font-family:Georgia;"><a href="http://moretivator.wordpress.com/files/2007/07/middlefinger.jpg" title="middlefinger.jpg"><img src="http://moretivator.wordpress.com/files/2007/07/middlefinger.jpg" alt="middlefinger.jpg" /></a></span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"></p>
<p></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">See? The creator should deserve a prize or an award for his achievement, right?</span><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Actually what comes in my mind is that, since when this sign has gained a standard definition, and why do some countries censored it, whereas others just leave it for &#8216;parental guidance&#8217;? Does the ban help stop promoting the sign? Or does it really mean something?</p>
<p></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">This gesture is mostly used as a non-verbal communication of saying &#8216;f**k you&#8217; globally, but its origin is quite speculative. For those who has the similar curiousity liked me, check <a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finger_(gesture)" title="The Middle Finger">here</a> to know more. I learn a lot, really. Trust me; this is a good question with a good thought!<br />
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<title><![CDATA[Ladies first, huh?]]></title>
<link>http://hseoun.wordpress.com/2007/05/19/ladies-first-huh/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2007 12:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<guid>http://hseoun.wordpress.com/2007/05/19/ladies-first-huh/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ladies-first policy now has a new extension. In a latest shopping spot in Damansara Mutiara, female ]]></description>
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<p align="justify">Ladies-first policy now has a new extension. In a latest shopping spot in Damansara Mutiara, female single driver has certainly deserved a privilege. To eligible yourself to park at the nearest parking row right in front of the most access entrance, all you need is: to be a female driver.</p>
<p align="justify">The result: The moment I took these pictures, I have seen those who took these parking lots are females, of course, but they are in groups, not single driver. After they park their vehicles, you can still see them walking in the most leisure manner, as usual, you can still hear their talkative and laughter from the desperate housewives. In the other hand, it is not surprising that some other drivers are still desperately looking for their parking.</p>
<p align="justify">I have been thinking of a solid reason for the above priority. I have asked my female friends why is this privilege. They said because female is the shopping king, they have more spending power, so they should be rewarded. But how come they never think of this seemingly beautiful excuse: their safety. You know when female walking alone, all the way just to look for their car. Dangerous you know?</p>
<p align="justify">See, I am no gender discrimination. I would like to take care of them. But just see how people abusing it. What comes in my mind is: why females, yes, females like to &#8216;Ladies first, please.&#8217; when they fight for their bonuses, whereas come across issues which are not favour to them, they will say &#8216;You are tough man ok? You should help.&#8217;.</p>
<p align="justify">I thought female always want equal rights as male? Now you have it, but what’s next for you girls?</p>
<p align="justify">Catch these privileges in the ‘most gentlemen’ shopping spot in Malaysia &#8211; CineLeisure Damansara, KL.</p>
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<link>http://moretivator.wordpress.com/2007/05/19/ladies-first-huh/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2007 12:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ladies-first policy now has a new extension. In a latest s]]></description>
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<p align="justify">Ladies-first policy now has a new extension. In a latest shopping spot in Damansara Mutiara, female single driver has certainly deserved a privilege. To eligible yourself to park at the nearest parking row right in front of the most access entrance, all you need is: to be a female driver.</p>
<p align="justify">The result: The moment I took these pictures, I have seen those who took these parking lots are females, of course, but they are in groups, not single driver. After they park their vehicles, you can still see them walking in the most leisure manner, as usual, you can still hear their talkative and laughter from the desperate housewives. In the other hand, it is not surprising that some other drivers are still desperately looking for their parking.</p>
<p align="justify">I have been thinking of a solid reason for the above priority. I have asked my female friends why is this privilege. They said because female is the shopping king, they have more spending power, so they should be rewarded. But how come they never think of this seemingly beautiful excuse: their safety. You know when female walking alone, all the way just to look for their car. Dangerous you know?</p>
<p align="justify">See, I am no gender discrimination. I would like to take care of them. But just see how people abusing it. What comes in my mind is: why females, yes, females like to &#8216;Ladies first, please.&#8217; when they fight for their bonuses, whereas come across issues which are not favour to them, they will say &#8216;You are tough man ok? You should help.&#8217;.</p>
<p align="justify">I thought female always want equal rights as male? Now you have it, but what’s next for you girls?</p>
<p align="justify">Catch these privileges in the ‘most gentlemen’ shopping spot in Malaysia &#8211; CineLeisure Damansara, KL.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Things to do after a car accident (Malaysia unrated version)]]></title>
<link>http://moretivator.wordpress.com/2007/03/16/things-to-do-after-a-car-accident-malaysia-unrated-version/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<guid>http://moretivator.wordpress.com/2007/03/16/things-to-do-after-a-car-accident-malaysia-unrated-version/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Again, my brother met an accident just now. Nothing serious, only minor clash. What makes me writing]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p align="justify">Again, my brother met an accident just now. Nothing serious, only minor clash.</p>
<p>What makes me writing this is, he does not know what to do, even he had a similar car accident before Chinese New Year, which is only few weeks ago.</p>
<p>From the experience I have got, I think this is what we should do after an accident. Yes, this is only for Malaysian, Malaysia version, not applicable to other countries, cause our scenario here is different, especially when you go to the traffic police to lodge a report. I got these tips from my Toyota Avanza booklet, but I add-on some views in suit with the uncensored Malaysia scenario. Here&#8217;s the story:</p>
<p><b>1. Keep calm.</b><br />
<span style="color:#ff0000;">Fact:</span> Can you be calm really? Well, try. Don&#8217;t argue with people first, especially when you langgar people!</p>
<p align="justify"><b>2. In case of injuries, call 999 for ambulance.</b><br />
<span style="color:#ff0000;">Fact:</span> Usually I don&#8217;t think you will call. You will look at your car first. If you see injured people ar, then you get even more panic and think of escape. But, if you are injured, then please make call to anyone who can help. My sister met an accident last time in Bentong. She kena langgar by lorry and pengsan, but she saw some idiots who passed by with kapchai, stopped, searching her handbag and valuables in the car, instead of helping. I don&#8217;t want to mention the race of the idiots. Finally she is being sent to the hospital by a Chinese guy, at the same time, helped getting back her handbag from the idiots.</p>
<p align="justify"><b>3. Note time and location of accident.</b><br />
<span style="color:#ff0000;">Fact:</span> Yes, make sure your accident happened in a legal and official road. If your accident takes place in ulu-ulu place without the official road name, then your accident is not &#8216;official&#8217;, and you won&#8217;t get any claim from the accident.</p>
<p align="justify"><b>4. Note the name, address, contact number, driver&#8217;s license number and vehicle roadtax and registration number of all parties involved.</b><br />
<span style="color:#ff0000;">Fact:</span> Well, do you think people will give you the details? Before you ask for these, if people langgar u, ask them: you want to pay or not? If not, your next plan is, go to the traffic police and report. Trust me, this is the only way you can settle if people don&#8217;t want to pay and they still think they are the king. Then, get their car plate number, name, and IC. If they don&#8217;t like, go to their car and look at their displayed road tax. Copy down their road tax number. From the road tax, we will know which insurance company the owner attached to.</p>
<p align="justify"><b>5. If possible, note particulars of any witnesses present.</b><br />
<span style="color:#ff0000;">Fact:</span> You think people here will help you to be your witness meh? Aiyoo, I have nothing to do with your accident la, please. I don&#8217;t know, can&#8217;t see how it happened. And never, never, never involved me!</p>
<p align="justify"><b>6. Obtain insurance company particulars of other driver (company name and policy number).</b><br />
<span style="color:#ff0000;">Fact:</span> You won&#8217;t get it.</p>
<p align="justify"><b>7. Do not move vehicle unless damage is slight or poses danger to others.</b><br />
<span style="color:#ff0000;">Fact:</span> Your vehicle can only be moved with 2 reasons: Either your car tow-away by the workshop, or you drive damaged car to the police. In KL, I suggest you straight go to Jalan Bandar Police station, near Petaling Street China Town. Don&#8217;t go to the other police station. They don&#8217;t entertain accident case, you can only lodge a report. Trust me, you have to go to Jalan Bandar finally.</p>
<p align="justify"><b>8. If a camera is available, take pictures of the accident scene as well as damaged vehicles.</b><br />
<span style="color:#ff0000;">Fact:</span> Will you keep a camera in the car? You only bring camera when you have any party or celebration right? Use your camera phone.</p>
<p align="justify"><b>9. Cooperate fully with any police officers present.</b><br />
<span style="color:#ff0000;">Fact:</span> I bet there is only one way the police corporates with you. You will know if you really want to do this.</p>
<p align="justify"><b>10. Arrange for tow-truck if your vehicle is badly damaged.</b><br />
<span style="color:#ff0000;">Fact:</span> Regardless of whether your vehicle is badly damaged, you still need a tow service anyway. Sometimes, you will be shocked why the car tow service guy suddenly appear in front of you (They are looking for business anyway). Please make sure if they are your appointed and authorised workshop for your insurance. If not, it will be troublesome. If the other party is not going to responsible for the damage even if it is his fault, then your only choice is settled in the police station. Lodge a report, and they will be saman!</p>
<p align="justify">Hope these help.</p>
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