In Loving Memory

This coming Sunday, August 3rd, will the seventh year anniversary of my aunt's passing. Back in 2001, she passed away suddenly and until today, I still can't get over the fact that she's not with us anymore.

To my beloved Say Ee, I am so proud and honoured to have been your nephew and I miss you so very much. Looking down from heaven, I know you will bless me and guide me through turbulent times. Life is never the same without you with us.

Empty Cans Make The Most Noise!

Some empty cans just love to contribute to the already deafening sound of the local media and political drama!

I'm from Sarawak (and will always be a Sarawakian first, a Malaysian second) and no matter how proud I am of my state's rich natural heritage and its rainforests, I'm sure the proposed dam projects are all within the appropriate environmental limits. The people who have been making a lot of noise should do their research first and not start talking shit even before they know their facts. Sarawak is a land filled with rivers and therefore, it is most suitable to make dams. So, get your facts right first! I'm sure all rainforests will be preserved accordingly.

Just one thing though, to the loud mouths of the peninsula - you guys just love to make so much noise and yet do you know that all these dams are for your own good? Do you think Sarawakians need so many dams for our electricity? We have more than enough already now and the government know that! It's because we have to sacrifice our land to provide for you, that's why we have to build these dams. So, perhaps, just shut your mouth!

Miss Universe 2008

Hiya, peoples! Sorry for the slow update. Anyways, the new Miss Universe 2008 has been crowned and she is none other than the super sexy and extremely gorgeous Dayana Mendoza, Miss Venezuela. With her win, Venezuela now has five Miss Universe titles and the last time they won was when the controversial Alicia Machado wore the title in 1996. Miss Colombia, Taliana Vargas and Miss Dominican Republic, Marianne Cruz Gonzalez was the 1st Runner-up and 2nd Runner-up respectively. Vera Krasova, Miss Russia and Elisa Najera, Miss Mexico rounded out the Top 5.

This year's pageant was full of surprises and so many undeserving delegates made the Top 15. It was a travesty! Hungary (that body was totally and utterly undeserving), Vietnam (she's great but there's no need to polish the shoes of the host country! Chanantorn didn't even make it when the pageant was held in Thailand in 2005 and she was far superior than Thuy Lam!) and Italy (ugh! the worst evening gown presentation and the worst national costume ever! and that surname was so tongue-in-cheek! Italy is the capital of the fashion world, Claudia ought to prepare better!) were included in the list of finalists whereas pageant powerhouses like Puerto Rico, India, Korea, Trinidad & Tobago and Panama were left out in the cold. It's unforgivable for delegates who prepared so hard and so well to be left standing with the rest of the delegates. My commiserations to Ingrid, Simran, Sun, Anya and Carolina! I believe I speak for the rest of the pageant community when I say the preliminary judges should be shot!

Perhaps the Top 15 was such travesty because The Donald didn't make it to Vietnam. He should be the one with the final say of the girls who made the cut. Anyways, what's done is done, so let's leave ourselves some room for Miss World 2008 in Kiev, Ukraine! I hope it'll be a memorable pageant! By the way, the telecast for this year's Miss Universe was kinda boring. Lack of the wow factor if you ask me!

Miss Universe 2008 - Presentation Show Update

Hey, peoples! I managed to watch all videos of the girls competing in both swimsuits and evening gowns at the presentation show for this year's Miss Universe 2008. I was astounded by some of the girls' performances (Go Korea! Go Japan! Sun and Hiroko all the way! Go Ines! Tu es magnifique!). Anyways, as you all know, I've already posted my final prediction list for this year's pageant. And I was quite disappointed with some of my choices' performances at the one competition that mattered most before the final night. So, as always, to update my list, with a heavy heart, I have to remove and add some girls to my list.

GIRLS I BELIEVE WILL TAKE IT ALL (TOP 5)

After the presentation show, here are the girls I believe will take it all, in alphabetical order...I think this will be another year where there will be another South American onslaught. So, here goes - Colombia, India, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Venezuela. I think it will be a three-way fight between Tali, Elisa and Dayana. Ingrid looks tired already and Simran is still gaining ground. All the best, girls!

BUBBLING UNDER THE TOP (TOP 10)

Crystle is now down to the Top 10. I like her evening gown a lot as well as her presentation but her age is showing and it's quite obvious. Anyways, Tali performed better. So, once again in alphabetical order, Australia, Japan, Korea, T & T and USA.

POSSIBLE CONTENDERS (TOP 15)

OK, big disappointment from Norway. But I'm truly impressed with both Panama, Spain and (gasp!) Belgium. So, my list in alphabetical order is Belgium, Kosovo, Panama, South Africa and Spain.

GATECRASHERS (ALTERNATES)

Instead of the usual five girls, I decided to award more girls the opportunity in this category. After the presentation show, it seemed that more girls are shining more than before and I'm actually glad. But nevertheless, the race for the crown seem locked among those three girls I mentioned above. And I'm truly surprised by Malaysia's performance and she didn't use that hideous gown for the presentation show. Amen to that! Congrats Levy! So, in alphabetical order, these girls are Angola, Brazil, Germany, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

Miss Universe 2008 - The Jax Network's Final Prediction

GIRLS I BELIEVE WILL TAKE IT ALL (TOP 5)

BUBBLING UNDER THE TOP (TOP 10)

POSSIBLE CONTENDERS (TOP 15)

GATECRASHERS (TOP 20)