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SAME magazine

Written by kaitor on 7:35 PM

I had came back to my lovely home Sabah and of course i will more updated with sabahan news. After a few days in Sabah i had going to the Vinusak album launching. A day after that SAME magazine launching. I didn't have a chance to join SAME magazine launching because it been a busy time for me to get a job. SAME magazine is Sabah Music Entertainment magazine will carry articles about development of music and entertainment in sabah. This magazine also talking about the achievement of sabahan artists. I believe this magazine will be more hot in the future with latest gossip.. i just guess it.. wait and see...

Actually this magazine is the second edition. According to sumandak aka davelynne, this second edition of SAME magazine is get improved and better than the previous one. Here is a SAME magazine video from dbosFM.

Astro Kirana Short Film Awards 2007

Written by kaitor on 10:35 PM

Astro Kirana is proud to present the Astro Kirana Short Film Awards 2007.An exciting event, passionately embraced by Astro Kirana in its effort to nurture new, up-and-coming talents as well as in promoting better content in the local film industry. If you share this passion in filmmaking, this is a call for you to submit your best work for the Astro Kirana Short Film Awards 2007. This contest is open to all aspiring Malaysian filmmakers.


COME JOIN US FOR FREE WORKSHOPS!

Renowned Malaysian film personalities like James Lee, Akashdeep and Gayatri Su-Lin (Tayangan Unggul) will give out invaluable views and trade secrets in filmmaking.
Don't miss out! Register now!

Saturday, 15 September 2007 - Technical (Lighting & Cinematography)
Sunday, 16 September 2007 - Post Production
Saturday, 22 September 2007 - Production Management
Sunday, 23 September 2007 - Stroytelling

Venue:
ASTRO,
All Asia Broadcast Centre ,
Technology Park Malaysia,
Bukit Jalil , 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Time :
9.00am to 5.00pm
Fees:
ABSOLUTELY FREE!


To register, please call 03-9543 6688 ext 3683/3684. Places are limited, so be quick! Registration on first come first serve basis.

source:astro.com

www.gua.com.my

Written by kaitor on 10:55 PM

This is a new portal from Alt Media Sdn Bhd a part from Media Prima Berhad.This portal will be more focus to entertainment and lifestyle. This portal also provided download services for all users. Remember.. you have to be a member first.. registration is free.. :)

GLOBAL BATTLE OF THE BAND (GBOB - Malaysia 2007)

Written by kaitor on 2:02 AM

Are you really wanna be a musician, singer or want your band go far in the music industry. Now it is the brilliant opportunity to make your deep dream become reality. You not just perform in Malaysia but worldwide. Believe me, do not let this opportunity gone, it the time.

The GLOBAL BATTLE OF THE BAND, the world’s biggest music competition will give USD $100,000 and a world tour as the first prize. Malaysian bands are all invite to join this competition.

There are 3 steeps to complete the competition:
1. Local Qualifying Heats
2. National Finals
3. World Finals in London, England (December 2007).

Competition timetable& Venue

Local Qualifying Heats
Johor Bahru, Pure Club, New York Hotel Oct. 16. - 7:00 pm
Kota Kinabalu, RazzMaTazz Oct. 19. - 6:00 pm
Kuching, Victoria Arms, Merdeka Palace Oct. 23. - 6:30 pm
Penang, Slippery Senoritas - 6:00 PM qualifying Oct. 26. - 6:00 pm

National Final
Kuala Lumpur, TBC Oct. 31. - 6:00 pm

The Global Battle Of The Band (GBOB) Challenge Malaysia prize:

RM 5,000 cash for winner per local qualifying heat

RM 50, 000 for National Champion and a trip to Landon as Malaysian representative to GBOB world final.

Register now at www.gbob.com

For enquiries, call 03 – 21445733 or email at malaysia@gbob.com

*if you is one of the band who take part in this competition , fell free to email me and ill make some review of your band. Good Luck

How To Improve Your Singing Voice

Written by kaitor on 10:41 AM

I believe everyone love to singing and can sing either is sound nice or not. If you truly love music and singing, it need you passion to learn and improve your voice skill. These skills need a few techniques and you must make sure it become as your routine. The professional singer out there also had a vocal class in the beginning of their carrier. If they are successful, why you cannot? The key is you life… if you want to be a prime minister then you will be, if you wish to be a lecturer then you will be and if you really love to be a singer or artist then you will be.. but it must come with your hardworking to archive it. Here I found some of the million tips from the internet how to improve your singing voice. You can try it in your home.. good luck :)

1. Keep your arms slightly away from your body. Clasp your hands out in front of you or bring your arms to your sides and a bit forward, raising them about 6 inches in a flexible, relaxed fashion. This will allow your ribcage to fully expand and your lungs to fill to capacity. More air allows you to project your voice more strongly and clearly.

2. Keep your feet about shoulders' width apart. If you like, one foot can be further forward than the other. Make sure you're solidly balanced, but still flexible. Slightly bend your knees. If you must sing while sitting, make sure both feet are flat on the floor and that you're sitting up straight, but not stiffly.

3. Relax! Tension destroys vocal tone. Try not to let your shoulders hunch up and keep your neck from tensing. Don't force your chest out and up when you breath in. This will actually constrict your air flow. Stay in motion, however slightly. This will relax your body and your tone will sound more natural. Try gently swaying from side to side with the rhythm. You'll look better, too!

4. When you inhale, push your stomach out. This will allow you to more completely fill your lungs. As you exhale, bring your stomach slowly in, using the muscles of your diaphram (which is just under your ribcage) to control your notes.

5. If you have to hit a high note or you hear yourself singing flat (that is, your notes are a tiny bit too low), raise your arms a little higher and smile slightly. For very high notes, try closing your eyes and turning your face up slightly.

6. Conversely, if you start to sing sharp (a tiny bit too high), bring your arms down a little lower and open your mouth slightly wider by dropping your lower jaw. Don't dip your chin towards your neck, however, as this will cause your air flow to become constricted, which will show up in your voice.

7. Enjoy yourself! If you take all these tips to heart, singing could become a habit. :)

source:www.knowledgehound.com

HOW TO RECRUIT THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB?

Written by kaitor on 7:55 PM

Put about 100 bricks in no particular order in a closed room with an open window.Then send 2 or 3 candidates in the room and close the door.Leave them alone and come back after 6 hours and then analyze the situation.

1.If they are counting the bricks. Put
them in the Accounts Department.

2.If they are recounting them..Put them
in Auditing.

3.If they have messed up the whole place
with the bricks. Put them in
Engineering.

4.If they are arranging the bricks in
some strange order. Put them in
Planning.

5.If they are throwing the bricks at each
other. Put them in Operations.

6.If they are sleeping. Put them in
Security.

7.If they have broken the bricks into
pieces. Put them in Information
Technology.

8.If they are sitting idle. Put them in
Human Resources.

9.If they say they have tried different
combinations, yet not a brick has been
moved. Put them in Sales.

10.If they have already left for the day.
Put them in Marketing.

11.If they are staring out of the window.
Put them on Strategic Planning.

And then last but not least.

12.If they are standing around talking to
each other and not a single brick has
been moved.....

Congratulate them and put them in Top
Management.