Dinner at Nagomi Restaurant, Penang -'Teppanyaki style
The restaurant was located at the former Federal theatre at Dato Kramat Road. There have been a lot of restaurants there before and the place also once a club.
The restaurant was spacious and was quite empty when I was there with my wife on last Friday. Only two tables and the other table was occupied by another young couple which happens to be my friend . It was really a small world in Penang.
The Restaurant offers teppanyaki sets and also other selections from the menu and for the set dinner is about 120 RM for two. The taste was okay and I have eaten better teppanyaki locally or in Bangladesh. The portion was just nice，not too much or not too little. For me , it is a bit pricey.
My wife told me that the restaurant may not be able to survived as the business was not good on that night but it may not be true for lunch or for the weekend. I do hope it will survive so that we can have an alternate place to eat.
If you like Teppanyaki , then you should try . The chef looks like very experience and maybe he has some thing more to offer. Furthermore, one man's food can be another Kam's poison.
Namaste.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
MH370 - missing or lost?
MH370 -'lost or missing?
On my way to KL , I met a friend at the airport lounge . He was a lecturer for 'blue ocean strategy' and was also a duo time politician. He told me that he was involved with the committee to handle the next of kin for the MH370 passengers in Beijng and he was on his way home.
He told me that there is still no news on the plane and it may take years to find it like the case of Air France but something have to be done for the families to move on.
In insurance, missing will kept the case pending and it is actually torturing for the next of kin and so the logic step is to declare the plane as lost. It is not only about insurance claims but the property and rights of the passengers ie the execution if their wills, their salaries and benefits accruing to them. There must be a closure for those involved to go on.
But the difficulty is the acceptance of this conclusion by those surviving next of kin. How can they accept it when there is no evidence at all indicating the final fate I the plane and its passenger.
How can the authorities pacify the next of kin ? It is difficult for them to let go but a decision needs to be done for the better and at least, the show must go on. The world cannot stop at this point and however difficult, it has to be done.
RIP....for those missing .
Namaste.
On my way to KL , I met a friend at the airport lounge . He was a lecturer for 'blue ocean strategy' and was also a duo time politician. He told me that he was involved with the committee to handle the next of kin for the MH370 passengers in Beijng and he was on his way home.
He told me that there is still no news on the plane and it may take years to find it like the case of Air France but something have to be done for the families to move on.
In insurance, missing will kept the case pending and it is actually torturing for the next of kin and so the logic step is to declare the plane as lost. It is not only about insurance claims but the property and rights of the passengers ie the execution if their wills, their salaries and benefits accruing to them. There must be a closure for those involved to go on.
But the difficulty is the acceptance of this conclusion by those surviving next of kin. How can they accept it when there is no evidence at all indicating the final fate I the plane and its passenger.
How can the authorities pacify the next of kin ? It is difficult for them to let go but a decision needs to be done for the better and at least, the show must go on. The world cannot stop at this point and however difficult, it has to be done.
RIP....for those missing .
Namaste.
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Transit in Dubai - on the way to Africa.
Transit in Dubai
After an overnight flight. I have safely reached Dubai and now waiting for transit to Alis Ababa. Eutropia. It was a five hours wait before the connecting flight.
I was surprise that there was so many tourist to Dubai and many tourist also from Malaysia. I think it is impossible to live in Dubai if you don't have money. This is the place to find gold for many foreign workers like in the ancient China , the Chinese workers were sold to work as hard laborers in the US. Now Dubai is another gold mine for those money hunters.
I am traveling on Emirate Airline and this is the second time I am traveling on the same Iine but first time on a business class.
Dubai is a transit hub for all over middle was and the rest of the world including Africa. The Emirate Air have one of the most modern Aeroplane and the crews are make up of many nationalities. Their seats are so comfortable and spacious and you really feel that you are siting on a massage chair. Wonderful experience.
The emirate lounges are so spacious and nich decorated.
The Dubai lounge was so crowded and this could see that the airline is great demand.
If you happen to come this way, I would like to recommend you to use the Emirate Air.
Namaste.
After an overnight flight. I have safely reached Dubai and now waiting for transit to Alis Ababa. Eutropia. It was a five hours wait before the connecting flight.
I was surprise that there was so many tourist to Dubai and many tourist also from Malaysia. I think it is impossible to live in Dubai if you don't have money. This is the place to find gold for many foreign workers like in the ancient China , the Chinese workers were sold to work as hard laborers in the US. Now Dubai is another gold mine for those money hunters.
I am traveling on Emirate Airline and this is the second time I am traveling on the same Iine but first time on a business class.
Dubai is a transit hub for all over middle was and the rest of the world including Africa. The Emirate Air have one of the most modern Aeroplane and the crews are make up of many nationalities. Their seats are so comfortable and spacious and you really feel that you are siting on a massage chair. Wonderful experience.
The emirate lounges are so spacious and nich decorated.
The Dubai lounge was so crowded and this could see that the airline is great demand.
If you happen to come this way, I would like to recommend you to use the Emirate Air.
Namaste.
Friday, April 25, 2014
Luna rich restaurant in Gurney Patagon ,Penang
Luna rich- an Italian restaurant ,Gurney paragon , Penang
Yesterday , I had a lunch at Luna Rich located at the 2nd floor of GP . I have been there three times and I quite like the dishes there . The restaurant serves good coffee as well.
I was there with friends for better communications and interaction including lunch. I ordered a tomato pasta and my friends ordered two types of pizza and share among us. They recommend me a Long Island coffee but I had too many cups already and ordered a pineapple juice.
My pasta and the pizza was very tasty and I really enjoyed the lunch. Eating and drinking coffee can be a passion and enjoyment and there no need to stop if you can afford and enjoy it. You may argue that simple food could be just as enjoyable but it is your choice and there is no need for others to follow you. You can decide for your choice. There is no guilt in enjoying our passions.
It could be quite pricey but the tap was paid by my friends.
This is a highly recommendable place for Italian food and you should enjoy it.
Namaste.
Yesterday , I had a lunch at Luna Rich located at the 2nd floor of GP . I have been there three times and I quite like the dishes there . The restaurant serves good coffee as well.
I was there with friends for better communications and interaction including lunch. I ordered a tomato pasta and my friends ordered two types of pizza and share among us. They recommend me a Long Island coffee but I had too many cups already and ordered a pineapple juice.
My pasta and the pizza was very tasty and I really enjoyed the lunch. Eating and drinking coffee can be a passion and enjoyment and there no need to stop if you can afford and enjoy it. You may argue that simple food could be just as enjoyable but it is your choice and there is no need for others to follow you. You can decide for your choice. There is no guilt in enjoying our passions.
It could be quite pricey but the tap was paid by my friends.
This is a highly recommendable place for Italian food and you should enjoy it.
Namaste.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Off to East Africa
Tomorrow , I will be flying to East Africa . It will be a 16 hours flight through the nite. Africa to me is a strange place full of negros, terrorist and armed bandits. A wild wild East where the strong can only survive.
East Africa comprises of Kenya, Euthopia and Uganda. Kenya is a better country of all the three and Euthopia is the place of hunger and Uganda have the legacy of Idi Amin. It is so scary as I do not have much knowledge of these countries. Well, duty call and I have to go on a trade mission. I hope my fear is unfound but I really want to see what is there for us.
The flying will take 16 hours through the nite and I do not know what kind of food we will be eating. Some of my friends told me that I can eat the lion's meat and the tigers' balls and the snake's heart, etc. What more I don't know but I know these rascals only make me more worried. So , no need to talk to them as it will only exemplify my fear.
Well, life is fated and some one told me this wisdom " eat also die, dun eat also die . So, we better eat" and they used this reason to justify when we eat fat meats or durian. So , the same principle will apply, come what may.
But, I will promise all my readers, that I will take photos and share with all of you my experience and bring your along in my journey through East Africa.
Namaste.
East Africa comprises of Kenya, Euthopia and Uganda. Kenya is a better country of all the three and Euthopia is the place of hunger and Uganda have the legacy of Idi Amin. It is so scary as I do not have much knowledge of these countries. Well, duty call and I have to go on a trade mission. I hope my fear is unfound but I really want to see what is there for us.
The flying will take 16 hours through the nite and I do not know what kind of food we will be eating. Some of my friends told me that I can eat the lion's meat and the tigers' balls and the snake's heart, etc. What more I don't know but I know these rascals only make me more worried. So , no need to talk to them as it will only exemplify my fear.
Well, life is fated and some one told me this wisdom " eat also die, dun eat also die . So, we better eat" and they used this reason to justify when we eat fat meats or durian. So , the same principle will apply, come what may.
But, I will promise all my readers, that I will take photos and share with all of you my experience and bring your along in my journey through East Africa.
Namaste.
The chakra - energy points.
We have a lesson in Chakra , the energy points in our body. There are about 7 chakras lining our spine and these energy points needs to be open and strengthen by the concentration of our mind at these points.
There is one point at the base of our tail bone, another one at one inche below the naval , another point behind the naval , one at the throat, one behind the heart, one at the third eye and one at the top of the crown. These seven energy points are in line and have colors to it.
At the base is red, the one near the naval is orange, at the back of the naval yellow, the one at the throat is blue, the one behind the heart is green, the one at the third eye is silver and the top of the crown is purple or violet.
First, we have to concentrate on the red chakra and we imagine a red lotus flower supporting the base of our backbone. The red lotus flower have a stalk holding it up and the red color becomes brigther and brigther as we focus on it.
Next, we move on to the chakra below the naval and imagine an orange lotus flower growing out from it and it gets brigther as we focus on it.
Then , we move on to the third , fourth , fifth , sixth and the seven chakra concentrating on the respective colours and imaginating it to get brigther and brigther. On the sixth and seventh chakra , that is on the third eye and on the crown of the head, the silver color is like passing through the third eye and the violet color oozing from the universe going into the crown. Then all the lotus flowers all coming out of the energy points and oozing out the different colors at the same time and flowing up to the head. Multi colored rainbow oozing out and moving upwards to our head.
Everything is so comfortable and nice as the energy points gets brighter and brighter.
Your have attained a high point in meditation.
Namaste.
There is one point at the base of our tail bone, another one at one inche below the naval , another point behind the naval , one at the throat, one behind the heart, one at the third eye and one at the top of the crown. These seven energy points are in line and have colors to it.
At the base is red, the one near the naval is orange, at the back of the naval yellow, the one at the throat is blue, the one behind the heart is green, the one at the third eye is silver and the top of the crown is purple or violet.
First, we have to concentrate on the red chakra and we imagine a red lotus flower supporting the base of our backbone. The red lotus flower have a stalk holding it up and the red color becomes brigther and brigther as we focus on it.
Next, we move on to the chakra below the naval and imagine an orange lotus flower growing out from it and it gets brigther as we focus on it.
Then , we move on to the third , fourth , fifth , sixth and the seven chakra concentrating on the respective colours and imaginating it to get brigther and brigther. On the sixth and seventh chakra , that is on the third eye and on the crown of the head, the silver color is like passing through the third eye and the violet color oozing from the universe going into the crown. Then all the lotus flowers all coming out of the energy points and oozing out the different colors at the same time and flowing up to the head. Multi colored rainbow oozing out and moving upwards to our head.
Everything is so comfortable and nice as the energy points gets brighter and brighter.
Your have attained a high point in meditation.
Namaste.
Monday, April 21, 2014
A complicated feeling....
People's relationships are so fragile. Hurt by words , action and suspicions. Sometimes, the thought disturb us and make us have suspicious mind and thoughts. It is never easy to let go.
I have mentioned that if we keep holding the stick in our hand, the stick will get heavier and heavier and it will hurt in the long run. If you carry more than one stick, it will break your hand one day. The hatred, hurts and anger will eat you up and make you more miserable.
In my career, I have seen many people fighting literally until they cannot see face to face with each other until their dying days. Is this the way it should be ? I don't think so . All we have to learn is to let go. Each time, we encounter a problem or a relationship issue, we get upset and then we let go instead of harping on it and make our life miserable.
I am not worry about the offending party but rather the offended party. I could sense the hatred and anger from the words of the offended party and could see how miserable they become. Yes, the words or actions to be hurtful but as long as we address the wrongful act, we should let go and lets live. Everybody deserve many chances as there could be just misunderstanding or miscommunication or innocent acts that could result in an offensive act or uttering of an offensive word.
I believe everything lies within us to forgive and forget and to move on. We have to know that we are the master of our own actions and not a slave of our mind. If we are firm in this understanding , nothing can deter us from exercise the appropriate action.
During our journey through life , we can absolve many hurtful actions and words, we should let these offensive incidents stop for a while in our mind but let it go on its way forever. If we make all these incidences stored in our mind or thoughts, it will gather more and more disturbing thoughts and eventually, it will become too plentiful and heavy on us and will hurt us in the longer term. If we let it go through us faster, it will better as keeping the minimum hurtful thoughts in us will make our mind cleaner and have more space for positive thoughts.
Just imagine, if we let the rubbish clogged our drain, the rubbish will pile up and the dirty water will accumulate and make the surrounding smelly and dirty. Remove the rubbish and the dirty water will flow and the smell will be less and the water will be cleaner. If we are aware of this logic, we will happier and brighter.
Namaste.
I have mentioned that if we keep holding the stick in our hand, the stick will get heavier and heavier and it will hurt in the long run. If you carry more than one stick, it will break your hand one day. The hatred, hurts and anger will eat you up and make you more miserable.
In my career, I have seen many people fighting literally until they cannot see face to face with each other until their dying days. Is this the way it should be ? I don't think so . All we have to learn is to let go. Each time, we encounter a problem or a relationship issue, we get upset and then we let go instead of harping on it and make our life miserable.
I am not worry about the offending party but rather the offended party. I could sense the hatred and anger from the words of the offended party and could see how miserable they become. Yes, the words or actions to be hurtful but as long as we address the wrongful act, we should let go and lets live. Everybody deserve many chances as there could be just misunderstanding or miscommunication or innocent acts that could result in an offensive act or uttering of an offensive word.
I believe everything lies within us to forgive and forget and to move on. We have to know that we are the master of our own actions and not a slave of our mind. If we are firm in this understanding , nothing can deter us from exercise the appropriate action.
During our journey through life , we can absolve many hurtful actions and words, we should let these offensive incidents stop for a while in our mind but let it go on its way forever. If we make all these incidences stored in our mind or thoughts, it will gather more and more disturbing thoughts and eventually, it will become too plentiful and heavy on us and will hurt us in the longer term. If we let it go through us faster, it will better as keeping the minimum hurtful thoughts in us will make our mind cleaner and have more space for positive thoughts.
Just imagine, if we let the rubbish clogged our drain, the rubbish will pile up and the dirty water will accumulate and make the surrounding smelly and dirty. Remove the rubbish and the dirty water will flow and the smell will be less and the water will be cleaner. If we are aware of this logic, we will happier and brighter.
Namaste.
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