Wanna watch World Cup 2010 at home but not subscribed to ESPN or no Astro? Don't frown.

Majority of the household are not subscribed to ESPN or would like to watch a few matches over the whole season. Thus, I've got a solution for you.

Just go to Astro and register to watch the matches.


Watch World Cup Online on Astro
Click on the red part and register.

As a public user, I get to watch 34 matches (any of the matches).

If you're a Maxis or Astro ESPN/World Cup subscriber, you get to watch 64 matches online.

Yup, now you're all set to stream LIVE World Cup 2010 online at your ease!

No need to squeeze with others or hang out at mamak an hour before to get a nice spot.

Thank you @marcianosan (www.lvmarciano.com) for the info! =D

Monday, June 21, 2010

Win Blogging Workshop with BuzzMedia

It has been 3 months since I registered my own hosting for kyanmay.com but I am still using web blogging with Blogger.

Why?

Because every time I try to figure out how to transfer from Blogger to Wordpress hosting, I lost it at FTP, MySQL and so on.

FTP, MySQL, SMTP...I don't know you!

You have the same problem with setup and managing your blog too? Wanna improve your blogging, get more readers or a total newbie?

Here is your chance to get professional guidance and tips from BuzzMedia (Partner with News Straits Times (NST) and P1 Broadband)

How to win? 

All you have to do to win a 2-day "Blogging Your Way to Success" workshop (worth RM400) is:

Send me a message with the theme "Clueless". It can be a picture (like me above), artwork, comic, or even video.
The sky is the limit. Anything that shouts : I'm lost and clueless with blogging! Send it to kyan_may@yahoo.com by 24th June 2010 (Thursday), 12pm.

And more...

If you missed the contest, and going to join the workshop. You still stand a chance to win the Problogger book.

Just type : KYANMAY on the coupon code on the registration form.

Details on  "Blogging Your Way to Success". 

Date 26-27 June 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time 10am – 4pm
Venue NSTP Seminar Room, Jalan Riong, Bangsar (map)
Fees RM400 per person

Note: You must bring your own laptop. Registration fees include handouts, materials, internet access and refreshments



For more information, I will leave it to BlogJunkie, the trainer to explain to you. Click here.


See you there! We learn to use blogs together-gether, OK?

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Al Jazeera KLCC

It’s an immutable truth that where Al Jazeera focuses on, controversy follows. The news channel by the Emir of Qatar (Emir = title of Muslim ruler) broke onto the international scene with Al Jazeera English 5 years ago. 


Initially, this news network started in 1996 was intended to dissent views via call-in shows and create controversies in the Arab states. 
Today, Al Jazeera started in Doha, Qatar and has expanded its reach with 3 other main offices in Washington, London, and Malaysia. 


All the 4 officers location symbolizes a diamond shape on the map. Of course, there are many other smaller bureaus located all over the world to obtain news first hand.
One day, my Computer Assisted Investigative Research lecturer, Miss Anita decided to bring us to tour around the 60th floor of KLCC, which is the Al Jazeera KL office.

Often something will turn up in front of us that isn’t exactly what we expected. Arriving at the entrance of Al Jazeera after a few wrong elevator attempts; the only word that uttered out of my mouth was…simple! 


Over discussions of the working environment here, Mr.Jayaganesh Sabapathy, Head of Technical Operations explains it could be quite hectic at the editing rooms. 

Just like any other newsroom, TIK TOK TIK TOK, time is ticking and every second counts.  
And one of their common jokes to keep them sane is nationality friendly tease. They call each other according to their nationality. 


Just in time, they were broadcasting APEC 2009 news. Then it struck me, ‘If I jump into the set now, I’ll be famous!’ On the second thought, I asked Mr Jaya, ‘How many seconds delay to live?’ He answered with a smile, ‘8 seconds.’ 
There, within 8 seconds I could be cuffed up and send off to Guantanamo Bay. So, I lose that thought. 


It doesn’t just happen, a lot of hard work required. Filtering stories, setting up camp base where the event happens. Sending reporters and compiling details. Editing quickly and broadcast it. Gosh, just for a minute or two news. 
In the end, the trip turned out to be more than just a tour; it was a lifetime experience. The next time I return, I’ll be either working there or as a guest to be interviewed. 


*fingers crossed*

Wanna see more pictures of the Al Jazeera KLCC office? Go to my FB album : http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=156223&id=622746226&l=117c7f2188

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Time for a Quickie with 8TV

OK, listen up. I don't have all day here, so I am gonna make this fast!


Summarizing the 9 weeks at the 8TV Quickie have been hectic, but amazing. And yes, it is a casual working environment whereby everyone has a say in everything, despite the hierarchy. 


Although I have to be honest; while I was ready for a challenge, I did not realize just how much work goes into cating a 15 minutes variety show and how many exciting events randomly materialize. 

For example, you never know when you are going to be whisked away to a adventurous location (I went to Skytrex for a shoot!). Awesome experience where the park was exclusively open for us =D, no waiting, no line!
You also never know when you are going to have to hit the One Utama shopping mall, approach strangers and try to delve inside their minds. Now, I am confident to be able to approach anyone, and asking them anything, without even blushing the slightest bit.

To help my learning experience, Kumar, the Editor, Arnold, the Assistant Producer and Khairul, the Producer, have been extremely patient with my never-ending questions. 


Of course, Saasha has been a great emotional support. Not forgetting, Amin who introduced me to Final Cut Pro, Helmi who we climbed mountains and flew on air together. Asman whois always helpful with my requestsss. 

Izza who scan through hundreds of resume and found mine to fit into the Quickie team. Pet has been a good role model being the only girl left in the team since Shaz moved to Showdown. And, Shaz, my first encounter and teacher in handling camera and I still remember my role as an ASD (Assistant Studio Director)! 


I have loved the experience and it is a perfect learning platform for anyone who wants to venture into production line.





The 8TV Quickie is a 15-minute variety show that airs every night at 11.30pm, except for Sundays at 12.00 midnight, on 8TV. Currently Prem, Julie Woon, Zher, Megan and Naqib are the hosts. 



Typically the 15 minute show is divide into 2 segments with 3 minutes commercial in between. Each segment will take one lucky caller and in order to win the prizes, the caller will have to answer one simple question or fulfill the host’s request in relation to the content of the show. 


The prizes vary everyday but usually movie passes and music album is given on everyday basis. CHOP! CHOP! What are you waiting for? Get your phones ready and call when the show starts.