Be the extraordinary passenger!

I am currently working on this campaign which has taken enormous amount of time to coordinate and get it done. It has been launched this morning and I think it's pretty interesting idea to run after the best job in the world campaign in late 2007.

The campaign is targeting at 2 markets which is Singapore and Malaysia. Basically we're looking for a passenger with his/her companion to embark on an extraordinary taxi ride on a record-breaking journey of a lifetime in Western Australia! The journey worth $20,000/ RM45,000!

For playing your part, you will achieve fame, fun, and maybe - a fan club without paying a cent!

You and your companion will be personally driven by Western Australia’s most talented taxi driver around Western Australia, travelling through some extraordinary places, taking in some of the most extraordinary sights and experiences on earth!

We are looking for someone who is able to tell a good story, share a joke, and not be shy about playing up for the camera as you could end up on TV.

If you think you have what it takes to be part of this historic journey, nominate yourself for this extraordinary taxi ride!

Closing date: 5 March 2010

An interesting documentary of our planet - the Earth

Today we are seeing the climate change around the globe. It's worth watching this documentary and giving us some thoughts and concerns about the planet we're living on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU

Global Warming refers to surface temperature increases.

Climate Change refers to global warming and everything else that increasing greenhouse gas amounts will affect.

The Earth's climate is driven by a continuous flow of energy from the sun. Heat energy from the sun passes through the Earth's atmosphere and warms the Earth's surface.

These gases, which are all naturally occurring, act as a blanket, trapping in the heat and preventing it from being reflected too far from the Earth. They keep the Earth's average temperature at about 15°C: warm enough to sustain life for humans, plants and animals. Without these gases, the average temperature would be about -18°C... too cold for most life forms. This natural warming effect is also sometimes called the greenhouse effect.

The cause of climate change is the unlimited burning of fossil fuels – coal, oil and natural gas to satisfy our hunger for energy.

Climate change affects people and nature in countless ways, the impacts are large and complex and it often increases existing threats that have already put pressure on the environment and change on different areas, species, and people around the world: Coral bleaching, Polar regions, Glaciers, Extreme weather (Heatwaves, Droughts, Floods, Tropical cyclones/Hurricanes), species threatened, people at risk...

A very beautiful song

I love this song. The line is so powerful and breathtaking. The delivery is fantastic, the voice, the guitar, the strings, its immense. I feel like it's stripping all the dramatics away from love and distilling it into it's most essential elements until one is powerless but to just drink in the object of affection..

It is being addicted and completely infatuated with someone, but not knowing how to let go. Being in a trance of fascination, being pulled in and wanting to get out, but not knowing how. It's about not having control over the situation, but wanting to gain control so badly because it's taking over and you're sick of being so infatuated because it hurts too much... this song is so beautiful...

And so it is
Just like you said it would be
Life goes easy on me
Most of the time
And so it is
The shorter story
No love, no glory
No hero in her sky

I can't take my eyes off of you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off of you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes...

And so it is
Just like you said it should be
We'll both forget the breeze
Most of the time
And so it is
The colder water
The blower's daughter
The pupil in denial

I can't take my eyes off of you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off of you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes...

Did I say that I loathe you?
Did I say that I want to
Leave it all behind?

I can't take my mind off of you
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind off of you
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind...
My mind...my mind...
'Til I find somebody new

More Info:-

O is the name of Damien Rice's first album, adorned with unexpected musical twists, pleasures and textures, particularly Lisa Hannigan's fragile vocal accompaniment and Vyvienne Long's sonorous cello. Released in the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom on 1st February 2002, it has since gone platinum in the Republic of Ireland. Rice wanted to make the album without the backing of a major record label, believing if he signed such a deal it would compromise his future work, forcing him to move in directions he did not wish to. The first single from O was "The Blower's Daughter" which was released in September 2001, before the album itself was completed, entered the top 20 in the Irish charts. The album is dedicated to Rice's friend Mic Christopher and according to Damien Rice, there is no special meaning in the name of the album. Reportedly, the name came to him during a bicycle incident and he enjoyed it. In 2003, the track "Cold Water" was featured in the movie 'I Am David'. In December 2004, "The Blower's Daughter" was re-released in the charts on the movie 'Closer' soundtrack.

Royal Carribbean Dreamship

Royal Caribbean International is running a campaign across Asia and proudly running on AsiaOne Network targeted site - homepage and Relax for a period of 4 weeks.

Users can build their Dreamship and have everything they wish for on a ship and stand a chance to win a cruise on Royal Caribbean. A "Dreamship Builder" website has created as part of its ongoing 'Nation of Why Not' brand campaign to build brand awareness and create interest in its renowned innovative ships.

Ever wonder what other cruise operator who still strongly believe in traditional media would do to encounter the challenge as online ad is promisingly growing.

Smile your way to a free cruise

Whether you are a seasoned cruise-goer or someone new to vacations out at sea, submit your photographs and win free trips with Citystate Holidays’ “Sail Away to a Holiday!”

“Sail Away to a Holiday!” is an online contest comprising two categories, catering for people who have been on cruises and love the experience, and those who have not but would like to enjoy a cruise. Check out the website here: http://www.sailawayholiday.com

In the first category, “The Memorable Cruise Holiday ,” contestants will need to submit a memory of their best cruise (with a photo) category to http://www.sailawayholiday.com/memories_gallery.php

For those new to cruising, they can submit dreams of the perfect cruise (with a photo) under the “Dream Cruise Holiday” category at http://www.sailawayholiday.com/dream_gallery.php

The top entry from each category stands to win a 5 day 4 night Royal Caribbean Cruise for two worth $1,500.

The submission deadline for this contest is August 19 with voting concluding on August 23. The winners will be announced on August 29 at the City State Holidays’ booth, 5H18, at the NATAS Fair held at Singapore Expo Halls 4 & 5.

Song of the year

Year by year, there must be some songs that remind us of what we had been through and memories that trap in our heart...

For this year, it would be "Better in Time" by Leona Lewis. Just like the lyrics, everything will be better in time, with faith.

Being strong -poem

Hard as hard as it can be

Holding on to what we believe

Accepting fact and realities

Sometimes struggling alone

In the darkness of our soul

Strength is what we need

Hard to receive or to hold on

Waiting to dissapear

In the ocean of your dreams

Dark in the night, dark at sunlight

No matter how hard we try

It will always hunt us

As life is hard as hard as it can be

Standing strong is just what we need

No worries the struggles ends near

When the flowers blossoms

And the wind blows

You'll know that your dream is over

And your strength you will take with you forever

Achieving what you want and living free forever

Beautiful Piano Music to share

A Hotel Loyalty Programme - Win a luxury stay at Bangkok Hotel

A GLOBAL hotel loyalty program that meets the need of every travel itinerary.

Whether it's a no-frills weekend getaway to Bangkok, or a lavish vacation in Paris, Accor's A|Club lets you earn points and reap rewards at more than 2,000 hotels worldwide.

Launched in September last year, A|Club extends over 90 countries and across the hotel group's 10 brands, spanning diverse accommodation options from economy hotels to luxurious properties.

A|Club enrolment is completely free, and is easily completed online at www.a-club.com. Members are able to manage their accounts online, like convert points to airline miles, at their own convenience.

Join now and win a luxury stay at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel! Quote the Promotional Code SG2009 during registration to enter the competition.
*Contest is hosted by AsiaOne Network, Singapore's leading news, business and lifestyle portal

Win a trip to Vivid Sydney with Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines together with Tourism New South Wales is sponsoring a trip for two to visit Sydney including return flight tickets on Singapore Airlines' A380, accommodation and spectacular on-ground activities.

To win this, just log on to www.asiaone.com/sydney and submit your entry on why you deserve to go to Sydney in less than 350 words and some of your best travel photographs, fill in your personal details and a short survey.

The contest entry submission is open till May 10 and top 10 entries will be shortlisted and publish on the microsite on May 18 and open to public to vote for their favourite entry.

The winner will be announced on May 25 and travel to Sydney on May27-31 to experience Vivid Sydney event.

Take part now and you may just be the winner!