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One nation reading together
The recent read-a-thon Read2009 was to inculcate a love for reading and charity among the young.
Style: The ‘good look’ hairstyle
Move over “Rachel”, Blake Lively’s extra-long, ultra-shiny, low-layered cut is the new hairstyle that has women young and old sauntering to the salon, writes SARAH MASLIN NIR
About town: Kids and gentile reptile at play
MORE than 200 students from Australian International School Malaysia recently had the chance to get up close and personal with the animals brought in for a visit at the school by Sunway Lost World of Tambun.
Trends: All I want for Xmas is...
PHONE manufacturer Nokia has one of the most extensive ranges of products on the market.
Waste not, says Mottainai Grandma
Preschool pupils learn about Mottainai (Japanese for ‘what a waste’) through a combination of art and craft, theatre and education, writes NURJEHAN MOHAMED REDUCE, reuse and recycle.
Seven deadly Internet security sins
“IT will never happen to me” — most of us are guilty of believing in this one time or another.
Wild @Heart
STUDENTS can become stakeholders in conservation. By playing an active role in healing habitats that are home to critical endangered animal species or in the rehabilitation of orang-utans, these youngsters serve as role models to the rest of society.
Join the Internet security fan club
START personal blogs, create groups and participate in forums to share your thoughts on the latest trends in security technology via Kaspersky Friends and Fan Klub (K-Klub).
Shadow an employee
A STUDENT’S world is in some ways out of sync with the real one. Job Shadow Days have many advantages and one is that they help students to make a smooth transition in the workplace.
One less DRIP
Secondary school students learn about the importance of conservation by participating in the Toyota Eco Youth 2009 Programme, writes SHARIFAH ARFAH
Art for everyone
A bazaar dedicated to debunking the notion that art is only for snobs is making waves among young Malaysians, writes NURJEHAN MOHAMED
Trends: BlackBerry for youth
THE BlackBerry Curve 8520, one specially made for youth, is now available from Celcom Bhd.
About Town: Empowering women
LIMKOKWING University was invited as the sole private academic institution to participate in a recent exhibition by the Non Aligned Movement (NAM) Institute for the Empowerment of Women (NIEW).
Banking on TEAM spirit
Financial Sector Talent Enrichment Programme participants do their bit for the disabled.
Style: Black hair, still tangled in politics
When it comes to straightening hair or letting it be natural, the choice pushes deep emotional buttons for many African-American women, writes CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS
About Town: Looking beyond tomorrow
IT was an unforgettable three days of debates, negotiations and resolutions the “United Nations Way” for 70 students of Taylor’s University College Model United Nations (TAYMUN).
Student chef masters the Zen of cooking
A GRUELLING three-month endeavour to captivate the taste buds of gourmet judges culminated in Trevor Pang Yit Jih's sumptuous concoction of Chicken and Seafood Surf n Turf Green Garden Salad. It won him the Zen Star Chef title.
Update Facebook via SMS
ARE you always in a hurry to get to the nearest PC to log into your Facebook account?
United gathering of nations
A COMMON goal to try and end world poverty brought representatives of 37 countries to Malaysia for the Kuala Lumpur International Model United Nations (KLIMUN) 2009 conference.
Best Buddies bond with kids
KITE flying can be a magical experience, especially when you share it with someone who is able to appreciate the beauty of wings taking flight.
Budding chartered secretaries get useful tips
INFORMATIVE. Enlightening. Fun. These are the words that best summarise the recent Third Tunku Abdul Rahman College-Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (TARC-MAICSA) Student Convention held at the college’s Kuala Lumpur campus.
TRENDS: A first from Nokia
IF you are looking to buy a mini laptop, here is one to consider — the Nokia Booklet 3G.
Fruit batteries, anyone?
A ZESTY, citrus scent filled the laboratories and walkways of Taylor’s University College as 100 students squeezed, sliced and massaged citrus fruits to create batteries.
Small effort equals big impact
COGNISANT of the importance of education for marginalised communities, INTI University College (INTI-UC)’s Adventure Club members recently donated computers and printers to an Orang Asli community in Ladang MCare, Kampar, Perak.
SOCIAL DIARY
Match a fragrance
Taylor’s College cooks up a storm
Sweet scent of Eid
The festive season calls for fragrances that are carefully picked, whether you are attending a corporate open house or a small gathering with friends, writes SUZIEANA UDA NAGU
Dis-card-ed
Text or multimedia messages and electronic cards are favoured by the frugal, the tech savvy and the environmentally-conscious this Aidil Fitri, writes SUZIEANA UDA NAGU
Stay safe on Wi-Fi networks
LAPTOPS and smartphones have become travel necessities.
TRENDS: Contest to develop mobile widgets
WEB widgets have made our Internet experience much more fun.
Life’s a work of art
A Malaysian graphic artist makes it as a finalist in a reality show in the US, writes R.S. KAMINI
Discovering Malaysia’s nature reserve
Students learn to appreciate the environment through a marine conservation programme and biodiversity education camp
Style: What’s with the hair?
Young men are cross-breeding hairstyles into hybrids unknown to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hair Hall of Fame — and proud of it, writes DAVID COLMAN
About Town: New shine to awards
Winners of the Nextgen Contentpreneur Awards 2009 set a higher bar for the broadcasting, multimedia and communications industries
Trends: Space-saving desktops
THE traditional tower desktop computer can take up a big part of your working space.
Green light for green ideas
Finalists of the recent i-Challenge 2009 I-Care for the Environment competition engaged actively with their schools and community to come up with compelling ideas
ABOUT TOWN: Fashion with an attitude
LIMKOKWING University of Creative Technology Fashion graduates must have been beaming with pride. Their recent garments showcase at Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur literally stopped the traffic.
TRENDS: Stay safe with different and secure passwords
LIKE bees to honey, millions are attracted to social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Charting his destiny
A young singer and self-taught guitarist, who has set his heart on the music scene, shows the way to pursue your dream, writes FRANCIS DASS
TRENDS: Party on your birthday
IF your birthday falls between Oct 1 and Dec 31, and you are in search of the perfect party, attend the D’Ultimate Birthday Bash by DiGi on Oct 3 at Bar Celona, Sunway Pyramid, Petaling Jaya.
TRENDS: Best combination yet
APPLE is giving consumers more reasons to love the iPhone. The company’s latest version of the already much-loved device, the iPhone 3GS, comes packed with stuff its predecessor, the iPhone 3G, lacked.
ABOUT TOWN: Jog for Hope
TOUCHED by the plight of those at the Spastic Children’s Association of Selangor and Federal Territory (SCASFT) during a recent visit to the home, members of the Tree Huggers Club of Taylor’s University College decided to organise a fund-raising Jog for Hope event in its aid.
Stomp your rights
The recent Human Rights Week at UCSI University brought students and faculty together while informing and inspiring action among its community
Style: An Everywoman as Beauty Queen
An unlikely candidate shakes up the beauty world, writes RUTH LA FERLA
About Town: Success stories in video games
VIDEO games may seem like a waste of time to parents but the gaming world has proven to be a huge global market, which is estimated to be worth US$780bil (RM2.6 trillion).
Trends: Secure your USB flash drives
LAST year British dry cleaners found approximately 9,000 USB flash drives in the pockets of pants sent to them for washing.
A kampung in Belfast
Malaysian students feel right at home in Queen’s University Belfast, writes NURJEHAN MOHAMED
Huggable ‘friends’
BEFORE last October, Yue Jun Mei had never sewn a stitch in her life.
About Town: Getting euphoric about U-phoria
On Aug 1, a pioneering team of 22 creative mobile journalists (MoJos), aged between 18 and 26 years, pumped up the volume as they got together at Balai Berita, Kuala Lumpur to launch its first youth WAP site.
Trends: Mobile phone with DJ function
THERE are so many things a mobile phone can do that it makes you wonder what’s next.
Igniting passion through competition
The Astro Nextgen Contentpreneur Awards are encouraging communications and multimedia students to work towards innovation in the field, writes NURJEHAN MOHAMED
Pure talent
Asyik FM — the only Orang Asli radio channel in Malaysia — is on a search for the best soloists among the community, writes SUZIEANA UDA NAGU
Dressed to look the part
Looking good is part and parcel of the entertainment industry. An RTM image consultant tells SUZIEANA UDA NAGU how artistes discover their personal styles
All-in-one Asian experience
Four European teens tell how close ties with homestay families help them adjust to life in Malaysia, writes SUZIEANA UDA NAGU
Mad2Max tears up the dance floor
A TRIBUTE to Michael Jackson and a nod to Bollywood set team Dynamix ahead of the pack at the recent Inter-College Hip Hop Dance Competition.
Social Diary
HELP Graduate school presents a seminar on Managing Risks in Merger and Acquisition Deals by Deloitte & Touche partner Alex Ooi today at 10am. The seminar is held at Room 1, Level 10, Wisma HELP, Jalan Dungun, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur.
TRENDS: Ways to network successfully
IF you use the Internet, chances are you are in a social network or two.
TRENDS: Are you a social butterfly?
THE term “social butterfly” has historically referred to someone who flits from party to party.
Style: A fashion all his own
Weird and out of this world were what many thought of Michael Jackson’s fashion sense, but R. ZEENEESHRI only sees the uniqueness and creativity of his trademark outfits
About Town: Designed for success
SOME people like their sofa to be sleek, while others prefer it plush. Whatever the preferences, the general consensus among home decor enthusiasts is that their chosen sofa should be designed with comfort, practicality and functionality in mind.
Trends: Seamless social networks
MANY Internet users participate in numerous social networks to stay in touch with families and friends.

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