H1N1 Swine Flu

Swine influenza virus (SIV) is caused by Orthomyxoviruses that are endemic to pig populations. SIV strains isolated to date have been classified either as Influenzavirus C or one of the various subtypes of the genus Influenzavirus A. Swine flu, unlike bird flu, is able to pass from human to human contact. The 2009 swine flu

Paartha mudhal naale with english subtitles

An awesome Tamil song with amazing tune  and english substitle… love this song so much..

Should The International Community Intervene In Sri Lanka?

Please participate in the poll.. http://internationaldesk.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/11/monday-poll/

Earth Hour 2009 – Malaysia

Courtesy from thestar online.. An aerial view of Hulu Langat where Malaysian landmarks including the KL Tower and Petronas Twin Towers observed a “lights off” hour from 8.30pm in conjunction with 2009 Earth Day. Sub-editors at The Star Publications working in the dark during 2009 Earth Hour. Menara Star in Petaling Jaya observed a ‘lights-off’

Malaysians not so hot in bedroom

A surprisingly high number of Malaysians are not sexually satisfied, a survey by pharmaceutical company Pfizer has revealed. Two out of three Malaysian men and three out of four women are not satisfied with their sex lives, the Asia-Pacific Sexual Health and Overall Wellness survey stated. Malaysians are ranked sixth among 13 countries but, if

2009 Academy Awards Winners

Director: Danny Boyle, “Slumdog Millionaire.” Motion Picture: “Slumdog Millionaire.” Actor: Sean Penn, “Milk.” Actress: Kate Winslet, “The Reader.” Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, “The Dark Knight.” Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz, “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.” Foreign Film: “Departures,” Japan. Adapted Screenplay: Simon Beaufoy, “Slumdog Millionaire.” Original Screenplay: Dustin Lance Black, “Milk.” Animated Feature Film: “WALL-E.” Art Direction: “The

Roses are Red

The Nominees of the 81st Annual Academy Awards

The Nominees of the 81st Annual Academy Awards Best Picture The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Frost/Nixon Milk The Reader Slumdog Millionaire Best Actor Richard Jenkins – The Visitor Frank Langella – Frost/Nixon Sean Penn – Milk Brad Pitt – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Mickey Rourke – The Wrestler Best Actress Anne Hathaway

Lookalike cashes in on Obamamania-Malaysiakini

10:00 AEST Thu Jan 22 2009 AFP With his toothy smile, oversized ears and cropped black hair, Indonesian Ilham Anas is cashing in as a lookalike of US president Barack Obama. The photographer is already a celebrity in Obama’s former hometown of Jakarta but his fame looks set to reach new heights abroad after the

Obama’s Inaugural Speech

My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition. Forty-four Americans have now