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Thursday, March 14, 2013

BLOGGERS HELP TO SPREAD LOVE FOR THE CHILDREN AT THE PENANG SHAN CHILDREN’S HOME ASSOCIATION


Penang, 3rd February 2013 — About 40 bloggers and public visited the Penang Shan Children’s Home to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by everyone to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for everyone in need.
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The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech, iAvenue, & Leith Street branches), Chatime Malaysia, Langkawi Saga Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. and Alextan Artworks.
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Penang Shan Children’s Home (PSCH) began as a dream and initiative of Dr. S Balakrishnan in the year 2005. This is a non-religious and a non-profit, non-governmental organization catering to the needs of orphans, neglected children, dysfunctional families and single parents. The home was built and officially launched on 14th December 2008 by Madam Chan Siew Har.
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PSCH’s mission is to maximize the attractive opportunities that are stored in the children; to make something happen; to change the ways that things are and to create something that no one else has ever created before for the children, to explore for opportunities; to provide guidance and course correction; maintaining focus on being consistent and persistent. The objectives are both short and on a long term basis. The short term objective is to provide all the children with a safe and supportive environment. The focus will be on the development of physical, mental, emotional, educational, social and recreational skills that will create awareness to structure and mould the child’s future. The longer term development includes the options that are available for the child’s future, supporting them to complete the tertiary education preferably to University level. For those who are unable to complete the basic education, they would be trained in developing their skills by educating them in skill training centers. Through home visits and working with parents, they would like to ensure that eventually the child is reunited with his/her family thus becoming the backbone of the family.
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How to help Penang Shan Children’s Home Association?
1. Adopt-A-Child Program
The average monthly expenditure per child amounts to RM400. This includes lodging, education, meals, transportation and pocket money. Interested members of the public can contact the home.
2. Donation
The home solely depends on donation to meet the relatively high running cost. They would be very grateful members of the public or private companies can step forward to contribute a one-off or monthly fixed donation. Interested entity can contact the home.
Other Information:
Penang Shan Children’s Home Association
679-D, Jalan Mount Erskine, Tanjung Tokong, 10470 Pulau Pinang
Tel: 04-2292186 / 016-4127711
Fax: 04-2292186
Email: shanchildrenhomepg@yahoo.com

[This blog post was repost from Criz]


BLOGGERS HELP TO SPREAD LOVE FOR THE CHILDREN AT THE CHILDREN’S PROTECTION SOCIETY PENANG [repost]


Penang, 3rd February 2013 — About 40 bloggers and public visited the Children’s Protection Society to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) but by everyone to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for everyone in need.
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The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech, iAvenue, & Leith Street branches), Chatime Malaysia, Langkawi Saga Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. and Alextan Artworks.
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The Children’s Protection Society (CPS) began as an initiative of Dato’ Nazir Ariff when he was President of the Rotary Club in Penang (1991). It is a non-profit, non-governmental organization catering to the needs of neglected and/or abandoned children in Penang. It was officially launched in April 1992 by Puan Sri Chua Kah Peng.
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The objectives of CPS are both immediate and longer-term. The immediate objective is to provide children at risk with a safe, supportive and conducive environment (Shelter). Their concerned and focused areas include the emotional and physical development, education, social and recreational skills. At the same time, CPS aims to work with parents and other family members, so that the child can eventually be reunited with his/her family.
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In the pipeline, they hope to support projects to enhance community-based facilities for childcare and development in areas where such facilities are lacking. They also try to promote a more general awareness of the issues relating to children at risk by being involved in training and discussions. Hence they work together with various government and non-government organizations to help to develop longer-term strategies and goals.
How to help Children’s Protection Society?
1. Become a Volunteer: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help.html
Learning and Tuition is always needed – many of our children have missed a substantial amount of school due to their backgrounds, and often find it difficult to catch up with school work. If you are prepared for the extra challenges which many of our children face, and are prepared to commit a regular time a week (can be anything from an hour up).
2. Sponsor-A-Child Program: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help02.html
Talk to any of our staff if you are interested sponsor a child
3. Donation: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help03.html
If you want to make a financial donation, please send cheques (payable to Children’s Protection Society Pulau Pinang) to CPS at 118-A Jalan Scotland, 10450 Penang. CPS is a registered charity home with the Welfare Department so donations will be tax-exempt.
4. Sponsoring an Activity or Outing: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help04.html
CPS organizes many activities for the children, staff and volunteers. We welcome sponsorship of specific activities. Give us a call if you have any ideas of your own, or would like to hear from us on what sort of activities you could sponsor.
Other Information:
Children’s Protection Society Pulau Pinang
118-A Jalan Scotland, 10450 Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 04-8294046
Fax: 04-8294046
Email: cpspg@hotmail.com
Website: www.cpspg.org.my

[This blog post was repost from Criz]


BLOGGERS HELP TO SPREAD LOVE FOR THE CHILDREN AT THE RAMAKRISHNA ASHRAMA PENANG [repost]


Penang, 3rd February 2013 — About 40 bloggers and public visited The Ramakrishna Ashrama to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) but by everyone to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for everyone in need.
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The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech, iAvenue, & Leith Street branches), Chatime Malaysia, Langkawi Saga Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. and Alextan Artworks.
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The Ramakrishna Ashrama (Orphanage), Penang is a charitable organization founded in 1938 under the inspiration and guidance of His Holiness Swami Bhaswarananda Maharaj who was then stationed at The Ramakrishna Mission, Singgapore. Apart from spiritual activities, the Ashrama runs an orphanage, catering for both boys and girls with ages ranging from 6 to 20 years old.
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The orphanage admits needy orphaned children who are poor and need the help from the society to assist them with basic needs and education. The children in the home are given proper education and are well cared for so that they will grow up to be useful citizens. Besides education, the girls learn traditional dancing, cooking and housekeeping. Children excelling well academically are encouraged to pursue higher education.
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How to help The Ramakrishna Ashrama?
1. Sponsoring a Child Program: http://theramakrishnapg.org/2009/02/22/sponsor-a-child-program-in-ramakrishna-ashrama-penang/
The estimated cost to support a child at Ramakrishna Ashrama RM1,500 per annum. The breakdown cost is as follows.
Education: RM500
Food: RM600
Maintenance: RM300
Miscellaneous: RM100
2. Donation: https://www.cimbclicks.com.my/TIBSEPWeb/fpxPaymentToNGO_add.do?payeeId=FPXNGORAMA
Donation to The Ramakrishna can be done only via CIMB Cares (www.cimbclicks.com.my)
Orphan Admission: http://theramakrishnapg.org/2009/02/22/orphan-admission/
A child with either no parents or with a single parent who supports the child can be admitted to the Ashrama under the following circumstances:
- He/She is from age 6 and above.
- The parent or relatives has no means of supporting the child.
- The child has been mistreated or abused.
(Referred by the Jabatan Kebajikan Negeri or community leaders)
Other Information:
The Ramakrishna Ashrama
No 37, Jalan Scotland, 10450 Pulau Pinang
Tel: 04-2270869
Fax: 04-2278921
Email: ramkorp@hotmail.com
Website: http://theramakrishnapg.org/

[This blog post was repost from Criz]


Sunday, March 10, 2013

Of Fat Salmon Sandwich, Fritters and Lemon grass & Panda tea from Fat Spoon [Food Review]

The title say it all. Big girl has grown up and living alone now. From now on, there might be more food review post but not as complete as it used to be. I have move out from my family and now I am living on my own, kindda reminds me 2 years ago when I was chasing my dream in Kulim, North of Malaysia....which takes me to our point, single portion dish for each eatery that I am introducing.


Fat Spoon
Address: 
73, Jalan SS21/1A Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Operation hours:
Tue - Thu: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri - Sun: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

Contact:


Fat Spoon describe themselves as "Grandma's Recipes, Good Coffee & Amazing Parties !"  Well, I can understand the part about Granma's receipe. They have old decos, more to a nyonya style, old story books as menu and receipt holders. The food? I don't know... likes kindda fusion to me. They do have a few Asian main course and authentic Asian dessert, but I have no chance to try any of it #facepalm... 

Lemon Grass and Panda leaves tea, RM7.90
The smell of lemon grass is strong with this one. geddit? #okaygirl....
Though I appreciate such old schoold container, it aint make the tea any good. Well, I mean it's old school, it's unique to my generation but it just isn't quite appealing. Tips, the tea pot is actually quite big, it's more than enough for two.

Fat Salmon Sandwich, RM 16.90
Instead of sandwich it's more like a rock bun smoke salmon burger with fritters as sides.

The burger was rock solid, too dry for my liking. The lettuce was fine, the smoke salmon on the other hand is alright but the combination of apples and Salmon was really a pleasant surprise.

Fritters are oily as usually but their Thai sauce is going really great with the fritters, don't missed out even if you never put sauces to your food.

Overall: 7/10 [They have a stong social media, packaging and marketing team, but deep down they aren't really that good as how it appeal, just slightly higher than everage. ]
Taste bud indulgence: 7/10 [For the sandwidch I had, I was quite a surprise, not like totally awesome, but good]
Purse Saver: 6/10 [RM17 for a rock bun and a few pieces of smoke Salmon? What?!!! (plus fritters)]
Location: 8/10 [It's not in the best place. It's not facing the main road and it's doesn't have eye catching signboards, so a bit hard to locate it if you don't have a GPS.]
Service: 7/10 [They are very friendly, but still they missed out one of my dessert order. Kinda disappointed  but what to do...]


Thursday, March 7, 2013

Tickling My Tastebuds



Chu Toro Sashimi, from Sushi Tei.
This is the high light on Sushi Tei during Spring-summer season last year. Chutoro means tuna belly in Japanese. The usual toro/maguro/tuna sashimi is more solid, less fat but has stringy fat between layers. In contrast, chutoro  is very firm, juice, abundance of soft fatty tissue between each layer. These fats makes each layer so easy to separate from each other. Chutoro generally carries less fishy smell compare to other sashimi, such as Salmon, hotate(scallope), amaebi (shrimp) etc. It is also not slimy, great for sashimi begin that resist raw, slimy texture. As for me, I like the pale vague sweet taste that melts on my tongue. It's not as strong as other type of fish, but that mysterious sweet after taste some how hook my soul to want more. Chutoro's umami taste can be level up with a suitable amount of soy sauce and wasabi, but still taste great if it's savour on it's own.

If you wonder, why I am doing such a short post and introduce something I already mentioned in http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2012/04/sushi-tei-tropicana-city-mall-food_22.html, I am actually intended to join the exclusive Nuffnang's Tastebuddies Facebook Interest Group. Wish me luck!