Amazing Things

My XRP Dream

XRP to the moon

If you go to Youtube and search for Cryptocurrency, you will be bombarded by a plethora of bullish headlines about XRP such as: XRP Millionaires in the Making! XRP Moon Ripple XRP: Be Ready For What Is About To Happen Next! XRP Price Analysis Points To Potential 2,400% Surge To $18 Based On Historical Patterns XRP Is Going To EXPLODE! ...

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The Malaysian Laszlo Hanyecz

Inauguration of Malaysia first day cover

I could not believe my eyes when I saw this on Ebay. This Malaysian first day cover has just been sold for USD43,278 in an Ebay auction by an Italy-based seller named Lirpa Loof. The first day cover was issued in 1963 in commemoration of the inauguration of Malaysia but what makes this particular first day cover so special is ...

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Dead Trees

My favourite dead tree in Piasau Nature Reserve

I see many dead trees all around Miri and I used to wonder why they are not cut down. But now I know why. Standing dead and dying trees are called “snags.”  Such trees occur as a result of disease, lightning, fire, animal damage, too much shade, drought, root competition, as well as old age. Many dead trees remain standing without posing a threat ...

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The GameStop Insanity

GameStop

Hundreds of thousands of little Davids took on the all-powerful Goliaths of Wall Street and won! It sounds almost like a fairy tale. It also demonstrates the power of unity. I am talking about the GameStop Insanity. GameStop, the brick-and-mortar video game retailer with more than 5,000 outlets in malls and shopping centers across USA, suddenly became the darling of retail investors. ...

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A Glorious Blessing

Glory to God for His blessings Reminding us that He cares Almighty He really is Never forsaking us in our times of need Delivering us from our dark moments Doubts do sometimes grab us Anxiety nags at us Under our apparent calm Goodness triumphs in the end Have faith no matter what True happiness is priceless Endowing us with renewed ...

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Acupressure

Acupoints

Something was definitely wrong And it had been going on for too long Been seeing doctors for years But had seen no improvement to calm my fears.   It’s time to try some other alternative That may yield something positive I have turned to acupressure A traditional Chinese medical measure. Acupressure encourages the movement of qi or life energy Through the ...

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150th Anniversary Of The Issuance of Sarawak’s First Stamp

the First Day Cover issued in commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the issuance of the first stamp of Sarawak.

Pos Malaysia Berhad launched its latest stamp series “150 Years Sarawak Stamps” today in commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the issuance of the first stamp of Sarawak on March 1, 1869. Only 22,000 miniature sheets priced at RM5 each were issued and as expected, they are selling like hot cakes. The miniature sheet features the images of some Sarawak ...

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Oh Coco Cabana Has A Duck!

The rubber duck on exhibition at Coco Cabana

Miri’s Coco Cabana is never short of action, especially right now with the ongoing Miri Marina Bay Water Theme Park and the big yellow duck exhibition.The duck exhibition,  organised by ATPD Sn Bhd, will run till July 21 and is open from 3pm to 10pm. Admission is RM5 per person and the first 10,000 visitors will receive a free small ...

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