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Yesterday, the big ‘G’ or Google just released its first public beta browser, Chrome. Currently it creates tremendous news throughout the big INTERNET. Is it going to be replacement for ‘Firefox‘? Sadly, I doubt it can happen anytime sooner. Currently this beta is only for windows, mac and linux have to wait.

Google Chrome is open source browser and just like Mozilla Firefox. It is a WebKit, open source application framework, and just like Apple Safari browser.

First impression:

• It is pretty cool to have another browser on the INTERNET.
• It is definitely a pretty lightweight browser and with simplicity layout.
• It is easy and simple to search by typing in the URL bar.
• It is pretty fast to load the web pages.

• It has no add-on or plugins supports
• Some websites have problem rendering
• No ‘Home’ button for the keyboard shortcut

Google Chrome is indeed a rip-off browser for all main browsers out there, IE7/IE8, Firefox, Opera and Safari. All the good ‘ideas’ have been taken it out and put into Google Chrome. It is kinda like ‘rojak‘ browser. From the simplicity layout, it is actually based on IE7 abit. Chrome can allow user to drag out the tab to be independent windows or other way around, this is based on Apple Safari ‘idea’. Chrome has a feature to be able to track down your most view sites and can be reload at once in a single tab, that is based on Opera ‘idea’ which is speed-dials. There are a lot of similarities. 

What’s unique about Chrome? Each tab has its own process. So whenever ones tab crashes, Google Chrome will not crash its own. There’s no other browser works in such a way. But it is a bit annoyed, see the above image. It creates chrome-babies along the way under your windows task manager.

Lastly, it is still a very early stage to judge this Chrome. The official link won’t give you the full version of installer. That’s mean you have to online to download and install at the same time. Below is the offline installer that I have found.

Downloaded a total of 364 times

Fast and Furious is the upcoming anticipation movie  (2009) in The Fast and the Furious film series(2000s). The teaser trailer just release today. It is related back to the original movie.

Fast and Furious will release in 5 June 2009 (USA). The plot is when he is released from prison, Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) teams up with Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) work with the feds to bring down a heroin importer by infiltrating his operation.

My favour part of this teaser trailer.

Unknown Guy: So you two know each other?
Vin Diesel : He used to date my sister.
Unknown Guy: You’re lucky man
Brian : How is that? (O’RLY)
Unknown Guy: You’re still breathing
Vin Diesel: Heh… (XD)

Honey honey, oh. Money money, oh. Mamma Mia, here I go again.

Title: Mamma Mia! 
Year: Summer 2008 / 16th July 2008(USA) / 25th September 2008 (Malaysia) 
Directed: Phyllida Lloyd
Genre: Romance / Musical / Comedy
Runtime: 108 mins
Country: USA / UK 
Language: English

Cast:
Amanda Seyfried (Sophie), Meryl Streep (Donna), Pierce Brosnan (Sam), Colin Firth (Harry), Stellan Skarsgard (Bill), Benny Anderson (cameo)

Synopsis / Plot:
20 year old, bride-to-be Sophie Sheridan was trying to find who her real father is. She had invited three potential man as her ‘father’ based on her mother (Donna) dairy for her wedding. She didn’t tell her mother about them. This is a musical stage movie, based on the catchy songs from ’70s group stars (ABBA), with additional music also composed by ABBA member, Benny Anderson.

Review:
What is ‘Mamma mia‘? It is something like a slang of ‘Oh my god’, ‘Holy cow’. I have just watch it recently. It is a great and wonderful movie, I must say. With the wonderful actresses and actors plus the classical, catchy songs (Honey honey honey) which composed by ABBA. This movie is adapted from stage musical with a book by British playwright (Catherine Johnson). I have no watch the stage musical version before, so I can’t judge much. The story-line is pretty well developed and with the right song in the right scene. In addition, it is also mixed with humors (based on Greek comedy style) during the singing scenes. There’s a twist in the ending, and no reveal who is her real father, unless do a DNA test (spoiler a bit). Nonetheless, the movie is targeted more on older generation of person (at least 30 years old) or the person who enjoys classical English songs. Benny Anderson (ABBA member) had been on cameo appearance. 

Pro:

• Laughable scenes along the way
• Catchy, wonderful, enjoyment songs
• Nice romance story line 
• Parents might enjoy as well 

Con:

• Non English music lovers or youngsters might not enjoy
• Some of the actors have a pretty ugly voice. Sad to say that. 

This movie is really recommended, especially for ABBA fans. I give 4.5 out of 5 in this ‘Mamma Mia!‘.

This afternoon, I just went to this so called Toy Fair, or in long, ‘Toy & Anime Convention‘ at tHe Spring. Toy Fair starts at today (21st August 2008) until 24th August (finale day for Kuching Festival 2008 and Beijing 2008 Olympic Games). This event is organised by Wonder Toys. There will have some rare and limited edition toys or figures display. Sadly, I didn’t spot any cosplay around. Probably this Saturday will have cosplay, such as Naruto.

This is a small happening event in tHe Spring. There is also a section which sells ton of soft toys. Be sure to bring your girlfriends around. And as for the guys, remember to bring more bucks. 

Some imported toys are selling as well, such as Mattel and Bandai products, big toy companies. Toy lovers must not miss it. 

There is a section that displaying some limited edition of figures such as Star Wars, and Storm Trooper .

Lastly, don’t forget about the popular Bandai Gundam(s) exhibition. It is located at the main entrance of tHe Spring. 

This Gundam figure is the most attractive (my opinion). Z.A.F.T GUNDAM (adapted from Gundam Seed anime).

Lately I have noticed that a lot of forumers have similar manga avatars but with different style. Everyone seems to be a ‘pro’ in drawing own manga avatar. FaceYourManga.com lets you easiest to create your own style of manga in just a few clicks. 

This is using flash technology. It has a various of style to customize your own manga avatar. It is free of charge but in a low quality resolution. For high resolution, you have to pay the fee. After you have finish done your customization, you will have to give your email in order to receive your own manga avatar. 

Here’s mine.