tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70159532116903800102012-02-12T09:28:22.850-08:00Keen observations Down Under : Basic Eessentials -- food and making a living ... Concerns -- politics, business, economy, values ... Leisure -- sightseeing and hobbies ... and all other consequential and interesting events and subjectscerzinoreply@blogger.comBlogger2811100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-65811815702299238882012-02-10T15:30:00.000-08:002012-02-10T15:30:48.647-08:00

We actually saw it coming I'm not kidding. Variable rate will at best be put on hold, if not rise to match the higher costs of borrowing and funding due to rising uncertainties and risks from the gravity of European debt ridden economies and the tenuous US "recovery". http://www.theage.com.au/national/home-owners-pay-for-the-banks-pain-20120210-1smgz.html Getting it right is not something to

cerzinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-47975885340852481022012-02-05T14:07:00.000-08:002012-02-07T23:42:43.276-08:00

It is comforting to know that two highly educated Muslims (a university student and banker) have taken the time and effort to spread messages of peace. Too little, too late? http://www.smh.com.au/national/peace-promoters-hope-to-nip-violent-ideologies-in-the-bud-20120205-1qzvd.html Hopefully, more will come forward and this is not a one-off thing publicity stunt to appease Australians and

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-16228651472387275102012-01-31T14:08:00.000-08:002012-01-31T14:08:44.062-08:00

Peter Costello may be in political abeyance or even retirement. However, he still spews occasional pearls or wisdom and wield a sword that pierces through wool.  I have respect for this man who dared to speak his mind, including challenging his former absolutist autocratic boss John Howard. Australia is still relatively young in its bid to build an egalitarian society. Just decades after

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-88148718125150870712012-01-27T15:51:00.000-08:002012-01-27T15:51:27.263-08:00

Gillard advisor Tony Hodges quits over protest leak Tip-off triggered security scare for PM  http://www.news.com.au/national/gillard-adviser-tony-hodges-forced-to-quit-over-tip-off-which-led-to-protest-violence/story-e6frfkvr-1226255907487 Questions have been raised regarding the overreaction of the bodyguards / security forces. It is worth considering if there were alternatives ways to

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-84424998077630475892012-01-23T15:07:00.000-08:002012-01-25T20:23:00.146-08:00

Advance Australia Fair - things we take for granted and thought everyone is equal and has a fair goal. Discrimination - we thought this disappeared along with dumping of White Australia Policy. Australia has progressed but still a long way for us to claim that we are truly multicultural. Well, I guess only those from a minority race could tell you how it really feels to be discriminated.

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-51660500356240657632012-01-18T15:09:00.000-08:002012-01-18T15:09:10.451-08:00

Rarely do we see long queues forming at tellers of banks at the beginning of the year. The more likely explanation is that staff are still on holidays as the move by financial institutions mulling axeing staff would presumably not affect frontline staff, at least for one of the big five ANZ. The only good thing that will emerge is retained staff will be less idle and strive to improve

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-42244299366586153152012-01-18T14:29:00.000-08:002012-01-18T14:33:44.752-08:00

I don't remember suburban supermarket chains like Woolworths have ever accessorised their retail stores with festive decorations for any occasions other than for Christmas and Easter (or perhaps Mother's or Father's Day). Lunar New Year as we have recently understood to be celebrated by many East and Southeast Asian cultures - Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese. This year New Year's day is on 30

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-40956473531261238512012-01-18T13:56:00.000-08:002012-01-18T14:35:38.617-08:00

Have always suspected that necessity (and hardship) is the mother of invention. Aussies are lucky and clever but there is no push to innovate as things are well as they are. Australians are not known to rank highly in global comparisons of innovation and creativity. Clever country rates poorly as ideas factory, says researchVince Chadwick January 19, 2012AUSTRALIA has an image problem when it

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-26418951051069016922012-01-13T03:28:00.000-08:002012-01-13T03:31:01.054-08:00

The two cases are probably unrelated but the journalist has put a negative spin to continue the derogation of immigrants.  http://www.ausletters.blogspot.com/2012/01/migrants-body-odour-and-queue-jumping.html Now, I am afraid that feminists might protest if signs have been installed in male or unisex toilets where seats are frequently wet by inaccurate aiming at the target. This is a serious

cerzinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-45434298172113205562012-01-13T02:22:00.000-08:002012-01-13T02:32:10.456-08:00

It may be true that certain cultures are unfamiliar and ignorant of certain Australian and First World hygiene and health practices. Every culture has its own way of keeping clean and healthy. Even the cat and rabbit have their unique ways. To isolate migrants as culprits who don't use deodorant and observe queues is over board and can't be interpreted in any other way but racist and

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-19812569435466963082012-01-07T15:39:00.000-08:002012-01-07T15:39:02.248-08:00

Favourites : fruity sorbet and gelato combination Next door : designer ice-cream cakes for special occasions.                                       Enchanted forest?          Fairytale mushroom? We love ice-cream especially in the warm summer heat. We scream!

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-23839043920816034072012-01-07T15:12:00.000-08:002012-01-07T15:12:17.593-08:00

Breakfast at a French cafe before going to Paddington Markets   Coffee in a bowl for those who can't have enough of caffeine shots French Onion Soup : very creamy and tasty replete with onion slices. But could have been better if the onion is evenly caramelised before making the butter rouille. The Egg Benedict has been highly recommended in food reviews. It's excellent with rich

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-50872831936928325322012-01-07T14:59:00.000-08:002012-01-07T14:59:45.791-08:00

Sydney is teeming with cafes and lives up to its coffee culture with some of the best in the world. Le Pain Quotidien has built up a reputation and following for its excellent pastries, cakes, beverages and unruffled quality service. There are other cafes under this brand name in affluent Bondi apart from the better known ones in Sydney CBD. http://www.lepainquotidien.com.au/?page=/en_AU/

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-81938367211565736142012-01-07T14:39:00.000-08:002012-01-07T14:39:39.384-08:00

Australian Ramen may not be as good as those special flavours you get in Japan. Nevertheless, the suburbs are catching up compared to decades ago when Asian cuisines are only available in the city centre. There is a burgeoning of Japanese ramen  - several new sushi outlets and at least two ramen shops in the last three years. This new restaurant  near the train station (which replaced a previous

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-26470760468961556222011-12-29T14:33:00.000-08:002011-12-29T14:33:37.719-08:00

Vanilla Scented "spray and wipe" came to mind because it only takes using to draw a simple conclusion that  the product has failed the functionality test. Promised to be "food safe" and pleasantly scented with vanilla, it is an attractive idea in a world full of surprising chronic allergies and terminal illnesses coming out very so often. However, the problem lies in two area : (1) doubts

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-32274164240374848672011-12-27T22:57:00.000-08:002011-12-27T22:57:21.802-08:00

Don't look down on club food. They are good quality and reasonably priced for workers like us. Mooney Mooney's Workers' Club is always packed with customers who enjoyed good food and nice scenery by the Hawkesbury River. Book at least a week in advance (two during school holidays) to avoid disappointment. Chef's entree selection with Japanese-Thai-Euro fusion twist - soy oyster, tangy ginger

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-15818362055109174332011-12-27T22:39:00.000-08:002011-12-29T13:46:21.298-08:00

Shop front, hotel lobby, interiors - in the mood of Christmas. Some of my favourite Christmas decor for this year. Westfield front desk adorned with white light Christmas trees A cheerful Australian Christmas shop window of swimwear and ladies' fashion Wholly edible gingerbread house with candies, icing and stuffed toys. From the masters of crystal crafts and manufacturing Good to

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-83470039763664325942011-12-27T22:30:00.000-08:002011-12-27T22:30:26.207-08:00

Can't hold a candle to London and New York but the animated decorations and display at the windows of David Jones departmental stores always attract huge crowds from locals, out of town visitors, to foreign tourists. Much talked about in the news : Fireplace, Drummer Boy, Nativity scene, Wise Men and the King.

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cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-51589868611119363222011-12-27T22:07:00.000-08:002011-12-27T22:07:05.056-08:00

Good chocolates are irresistible. The exhilarating experience makes it well worth the expenses. Here's the much talked-about Lindt Chocolate at Martin Place. Some of the boxed chocolates may be less costly than the normal retail price in most stores, but higher than what you would pay for the same thing on special price at supermarkets. (We know Woolies and Coles have bargaining power even till

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-30551976200511341412011-12-27T21:47:00.000-08:002011-12-29T13:40:30.206-08:00

Chef's Gallery certainly lives up to its name. Shanghai, Cantonese, Beijing and Fusion cuisines to delight your palates no matter how conservative your tastes are. The first course : Seafood spring rolls.  Unlike the usual flour based thin crepe pastry, the fillings are wrapped in rice vermicelli "net". Crispy and full of texture with every bite. The spinach noodles tossed in shrimp roe

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-76279409544863207702011-12-27T21:29:00.000-08:002011-12-27T21:29:43.706-08:00

Bird's eye view of Sydney city and beyond.

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-26863377904654021182011-12-27T19:45:00.000-08:002011-12-29T13:45:23.761-08:00

Duck in brick pastry with orange wasabi sauce and green peas Barrumundi and Moreton Bay Bug with mushrooms and potatoes crispy and soft Grill beef mellowed and flavoursome Chicken liver parfait encased in buttery rim with preserved pear - light, subtle and not coy The recommended matching wines were lovely drinking and have pleasant after taste. Be prepared to pay double for good food,

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-33665635896362221312011-12-26T14:27:00.000-08:002011-12-26T14:27:26.096-08:00

A sophisticated scam with a business plan which sounded convincing. Where is the contract which will nail down the two conmen who are nowhere to be found now after taking more than tens of thousands from restauranteurs?  It's too good to be true. The cheats have played on human greed and desperation, at a time when businesses are confronting an economic slowdown. http://m.smh.com.au/nsw/

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-24510831356454002702011-12-20T15:08:00.000-08:002011-12-20T15:08:47.765-08:00

2011 has been a tough year. Times are bad and may be looking worse in the year ahead. The in-thing is to blame the filthy rich bankers and industrialists who have been profiting from innocent workers, won a taxpayers' bailout and not sharing their ill-gotten wealth. While Australia is not shielded from the negative effects reeling from the global financial crisis, the economy has slowed down and

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-18778203287058167982011-12-19T04:18:00.000-08:002011-12-19T04:18:30.575-08:00

The latest happening place in Sydney CBD, Harbour area is no longer the classical entertainment and exhibition centre, but Darling Quarter, which boasts of fine dining, pubs, fountains and children's playground. There will be some interesting activity to suit every one. Check this out.

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-69977227501236684552011-12-19T02:14:00.000-08:002011-12-19T04:10:39.765-08:00

Nice delicately made and tasty dim sums. But to fill up can set you back by around A$20 per person. The reputation tag of Zilver is certainly one of the main attractions. But with huge floor space and some customers who have not tried the new establishment, there is usually sufficient seats or short waiting time even at the peak periods. Steamed rice rolls with meat fillings - more salty than

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-12400279412040174562011-12-18T20:52:00.001-08:002011-12-18T20:52:38.485-08:00

Christmas garden decorated with crystals - feeling of a magical Christmas. The three storey high Crystal Christmas Tree The back of the garden donned with raindeer sihloutte with back lighting. The stem of the Christmas tree made of lighted Sarowski crystals. Viewed from a distance Christmas decor at QVB after shopping hours

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-50432344194687929792011-12-18T03:18:00.000-08:002011-12-27T05:37:09.389-08:00

Finally had a chance to try the much touted "Home Thai" restaurant. Do not expect fine dining. The decor is simple to peasantry with brick wall and neutral colours, long timber tables, benches and stools instead of cushioned chairs with backrest. Crispy soy skin wrapped in meat : passable but insufficient crab and chestnuts seen in traditional recipes Awesome banana blossom salad : rich in fish

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-8685918418358377652011-12-18T03:00:00.000-08:002011-12-27T05:57:50.115-08:00

Wishing you a Merry Christmas from Sydney St Andrew Cathedral - Town Hall, George Street

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-72370887276180119162011-12-18T02:54:00.000-08:002011-12-18T02:54:58.695-08:00

Every Saturday evening in December from 9 - 9.15 pm at the Sydney harbour front

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-33049713623919312952011-12-13T14:26:00.000-08:002011-12-13T14:44:36.245-08:00

Do Islamist parties win votes for the same reason Christian ones do? This in itself is debatable. In countries with strong democratic tradition and stability, Christian parties represent a segment of the conservative electorate and serve as a useful check against excesses of secular major parties.Perhaps a more pertinent area more worthy of examining is that the outcomes depend on the political

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-77841226001581717202011-12-12T18:05:00.000-08:002011-12-12T18:27:04.417-08:00

This restaurant has changed hands several times in the last five years. The latest owner seem to have hit the jackpot judging by the long queues and crowds. Fortune is probably a more auspicious and catchy name than the tacky Crab King that preceded this management. Best of all, the high turnover ensured that the continuous supply of food is fresh and piping hot. Not very impressive egg

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-75774332878933280692011-12-12T17:49:00.000-08:002011-12-12T18:05:25.018-08:00

Soban restaurant at Hornsby Westfield is building up a good client base with its good value Korean lunch set meals and spread of BBQ meats for dinner with traditional wines. Appetisers for sampling usually comprise assorted traditional kimchi, and modernised potato salad with mayonnaise and pumpkin soup. Chicken and Vegetables with go chu jang (spicy bean sauce)Chilli pork stir fry - very spicy (

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-53987299683921671472011-12-11T01:47:00.000-08:002011-12-11T02:11:05.322-08:00

Christmas is a time for getting together and you simply can't get away from feasting. Venturing beyond the popular Italian and Thai restaurants, we came to an Arabic restaurant which has outlets in Balmain, Darling Harbour and Ryde. The breakfast mezze plate was a good sampling experience even for those familiar with Middle Eastern food. Pita bread goes well with avocado and yoghurt dips,

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-75224198011257010722011-12-11T01:33:00.000-08:002011-12-12T16:48:18.812-08:00

After the craze wave of bubble tea, several Taiwanese dessert joints and franchises have sprung up in the city, Chatswood, North Ryde (Macquarie) and Eastwood in Sydney metro areas.The first generation were starchy pearls, now the craze is on taro yam and sweet potato Q balls.Herbal black jelly with pearls, red bean and taro with shaved ice (milk is optional)warm tofu (soy bean curd) with lotus

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-30974378998486777272011-12-08T00:39:00.000-08:002011-12-08T00:55:04.457-08:00

The harsh sentence of Australian-Chinese businessman Matthew Ng has shaken confidence of foreigners especially ethnic Chinese doing business in China. Matthew Ng was sentenced to 13 years jail term for embezzlement, bribery, corruption and falsifying documents. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/features/the-dark-side-of-a-chinese-venture/story-e6frg6z6-1226216647901http://www.nytimes.com/

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-18464326065772274212011-12-06T13:26:00.000-08:002011-12-06T13:44:30.291-08:00

Opinions in the likes of Gerard Anderson pervade the mainstream media. We are not getting the full and fair picture. http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/iran-remains-at-the-heart-of-middle-eastern-instability-20111205-1ofdb.htmlAmong the voices from the public, some are more insightful than others. After years of anti-Iranian (but Saudi Arabia remains unscathed) we can't blame time-scarce

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-75290151506523808402011-12-02T15:09:00.000-08:002011-12-02T15:18:00.751-08:00

What is yours is mine, what is mine is mine. Sounds familiar? This seem to apply to the usage of Wikileak cables by the US government, which is now its sole proprietary. US authorities has a free hand to prosecute Julian Assange, an Australian citizen who overstepped his altruism and freedom of information. Labor has learnt through frustrating dealings with US agencies who are adept at

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-14236016217338061492011-12-02T14:45:00.000-08:002011-12-02T15:02:54.310-08:00

We don't need no US cowboy / sheriff protection in our sheltered region. We need to build up Australia's economic competitiveness, not militarize and heighten tensions by grandstanding together with US and kill the goose that lays the golden egg. Quote : Malcolm Turnbull, Mark Latham, Paul Keating, and Bob Carr in furious agreement ... These present and former politicians have all expressed

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-30525057649249881242011-11-30T20:15:00.000-08:002011-11-30T20:44:09.066-08:00

"A fool and his money are soon to be parted" hold truth. So is "love is blind". http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/swindlers-turned-doctor-into-a-3m-fool-for-love-20111130-1o770.htmlhttp://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/nsw-doctor-fooled-into-giving-3m-to-match-making-service-for-love-that-was-a-lie/story-e6frg6nf-1226210907328We've been hearing immediate outcry against "pretty woman" who has

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-20635360839606386802011-11-28T16:45:00.000-08:002011-11-28T21:58:54.789-08:00

There are few vegetarian restaurants that cater to diners with special needs. Some of my friends who are vegetarian either by birth, for health, religious or animal loving reasons, have to make special requests when dining at non-vegetarian restaurants and yet not know if their instructions are strictly followed. This well-known Malaysian Chinese vegetarian restaurant at West Ryde is very

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-72357532513673074872011-11-25T22:25:00.001-08:002011-11-26T01:49:26.768-08:00

I know this to be true and pervasive despite living in what many call a progressive society. The phenomenon is widespread and is not limited to private sector where who is know is key to getting a job, it is also practised in the public sector despite having layers of selection criteria and assessment processes. Talk to graduates and mid-level lateral and vertical transferors to discover that

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-34948496451250401282011-11-24T22:06:00.000-08:002011-11-25T22:24:48.495-08:00

For someone who is a professed foodie, having game meat a few days in a row in the outback could prove excessive even for the most adventurous. Rabbit meat is by far the most acceptable unconventional meat for the dinner table. Foremost, bunnies were propagating too rapidly and caused severe damages and costs to farmers. Moreover, rabbit is quite well known in French and European cuisine. Putting

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-32404093425206904612011-11-21T23:15:00.000-08:002011-12-11T02:36:29.646-08:00

A Fuzhou restaurant was a rare find in Sydney. Most Chinese immigrants from mainland China are from Canton or Shanghai, hence, the proliferation of such cuisines.What's more, this Fuzhou eatery is in the suburb and the food ranged from above average to good. Good value for money in proportion to the servings. No airs and formality. What more could a middle class diner going through tough times

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-37892764918556912412011-11-21T16:24:00.002-08:002011-11-30T20:15:42.568-08:00

Contemplating dental implant? It's certainly superior to crown and dentures but the experience can vary from individual and surgeons. A fair proportion of patients go through some degree of pain but each case is different. If you know of some people who have undergone stages of implant procedure, each has a different story.Those straightforward cases would have an easier time but this does not

cerzinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-84661596280409901192011-11-21T15:45:00.000-08:002011-11-21T16:02:07.465-08:00

I must have been wearing my invisible suit for almost 20 minutes without knowing it myself.Service staff at the store without queue and numbering system passed me by several times.My conspicuous appearance (at least what I thought) and attempts to alert someone for 15 minutes proved futile. Even a lady who just came up and stood at the corner was noticed. And there wasn't even a long line of

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-1145031531734869182011-11-15T22:11:00.001-08:002011-11-15T22:26:30.293-08:00

Modern man and women gradually drift and deviate from moral norms and compromise on integrity in order to survive materially and get ahead the easy way. You don't have to a computer whiz to see through the ploy to enslave desperate working mums to spam others' websites. It's bordering on illegality, spamming and making a nuisance of yourselves if you fall for it.Many websites have installed

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-78550212096955855662011-11-10T15:15:00.000-08:002011-11-10T15:31:47.934-08:00

The announcement of a US marine base in Darwin is out of sync with recent pronouncements of pragmatic step-up in economic engagement and cooperation with Asia. Objectively, it creates hypocrisy of our offers. It makes a mockery of our "peaceful intentions".A "balancing act" is costly and negates previous efforts to win over friends and foes. It has deepened Australia's strategic ties with US to

cerzinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-12136172639874082282011-11-08T16:28:00.001-08:002011-11-28T21:58:30.857-08:00

In Australia, networking accounts for more than half to three quarters of successful employment. The hard fact is that most job vacancies are not advertised. The first move is usually to get recommendations from internal staff, inter-departments and associates. The assumption is that this is the best chance of getting potential candidates who are competent and reliable and able to work within

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-21794195754690990982011-11-08T16:11:00.000-08:002011-11-11T21:24:12.471-08:00

One of my friends who is educated and cautious, as a matter of fact, a member of the security industry, has had her email hacked and important data stolen. It sends a chill down the spine of people who know her well. When one's email password has been hacked, it becomes viral. All the contacts will become potential victims if they are not careful. There are a few simple precautionary habits one

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-43165909832778828182011-10-29T16:18:00.001-07:002011-10-29T16:29:24.451-07:00

More than 68,000 Qantas passengers (13,000 overseas) stranded is sufficient to make it to a national crisis as a result of a drastic executive decision to ground the entire fleet. Qantas boss Alan Joyce must be living on another planet and time thinking that he could get away with firstly outsourcing work internationally to save costs (when Qantas was still profitable and competitive) and the

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-61269351878391766742011-10-27T15:04:00.000-07:002011-10-27T21:36:37.017-07:00

More evidence underscore research findings that Australians pay more for medicine than people in many other countries. "Dr Kemp said out-of-pocket expenditure for Australian patients ranked 4th of 14 OCED countries with universal pharmaceutical ..."The latest health statistics has revealed that patients pay $900 a year out of pocket a considerable amount for the average income earner. " Growth

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-74911922685110209582011-10-27T14:41:00.000-07:002011-10-27T15:03:48.382-07:00

Once again, the doomsayers who predicted the end of the world with such confident certainty have been proven wrong - at least in the eastern side of the world. If there is still time to forewarn those living on the western part of the world who deeply believe in such unscientific rantings, stop the press and avoid doing harm to yourself or others. Those so-called astrological alignments

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-36800104728551650892011-10-26T02:21:00.000-07:002011-10-27T21:37:17.464-07:00

Tunisia was the first in the Arab world to ignite the sparks of rebellion contagion which toppled several overstayed dictatorships. It is a defining moment in history. However, when post-revolutionary free and fair elections returned strong support for Islamists over the secular party, are supporters of Arab spring having second thoughts? There is a gap between first world ideals and aspirations

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-51998922302918876722011-10-21T16:00:00.000-07:002011-10-21T16:41:28.121-07:00

The wisdom of ancient proverbs : "when in Rome, do as the Romans do" still rings true and applies to modern day situations. Prof Natalie Klein's article is a timely reminder of the harsh realities for Australians who expect miracles for their folly to think twice before committing a crime overseas.Celebrities of the unwelcome sort such as Schapelle Corby and the "Bali Nine" gang should starkly

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-23986192497979006292011-10-05T15:50:00.000-07:002011-10-05T16:03:54.170-07:00

Malcolm Turnbull's fresh and enlightening readings is a relief from the bickering and backstabbing that has dogged Australian political scene since strongman Howard stepped down. Tony Abbot may be an "astute politician" but his destructive criticisms will not only divide the already weak Coalition but will ultimately sabotage Australians' best interests. We don't need a "leader" who is only good

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-60870540978828555672011-10-03T16:08:00.001-07:002011-10-21T16:28:02.524-07:00

Greed is the common denominator for corruption. Strong institutions, checks and balances, integrity of individuals serving the public are important factors that contribute to fair and clean governance. While poverty and low salaries have often been cited as pretext for pilfering from public coffers and extracting from the community what does not belong to oneself, they are lame excuses for

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-59124886570501881522011-10-01T17:51:00.000-07:002011-10-01T18:01:48.844-07:00

Hopefully, Gillard's talk of long overdue engagement with Asia is not sheer hot air. A White paper and government directive must be backed by sincerity and concrete actions. It requires not just a mental revolution of the policy makers, implementing bureaucrats, but the people's support. The enthusiasm generated by Kevin Rudd's short PMship was half-hearted and quickly fizzled out.Businesses are

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-61911891528809820412011-10-01T00:32:00.000-07:002011-10-01T00:53:11.425-07:00

A special food event at the Paramatta courtyard between the church and council buildings was well patronised by locals, residents from surrounding suburbs and international visitors.The best time to be there was to have Brunch. The crowds came in around 1 pm, long queues to purchase tokens, to wait for the food, and to get seat on the benches.The food is either cooked on the grill / BBQ or hot

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-17813008479178296842011-09-30T22:45:00.000-07:002011-09-30T23:10:37.423-07:00

One could still shine being mere mediocre if others in the same league are experiencing free far and lagging far behind.Is Minister Swan capable or merely lucky that Australia has not gone down the road of crisis ridden Americans and many languishing European countries?Credit should be given to Swan's conservative approach, a continuation of the steady economic reforms of predecessor governments

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-50076043139543959762011-09-30T03:42:00.000-07:002011-12-27T06:08:02.190-08:00

Lynn is the new kid of the block in the city's Castlereagh street within a clubhouse building. It serves Shanghai cuisine with a modern and classy touch. Service is efficient. Above all, the food is in the clouds. All dianxin (dim sum) and jiaozi (gow jee) whether from the northern, central or southern provinces must go well with a pot of strong Chinese tea. Smoked fish has been fully

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-66822684817961466972011-09-30T03:39:00.000-07:002011-12-11T02:36:07.278-08:00

Traditional French cuisine which is a luxury in Sydney (and Australia-wide), has largely been overshadowed by modern Australian restaurants. Sometimes, it may be worthwhile driving an hour for better food on special occasions.Their homely and unassuming service complements the fine foods within fixed budgets - two or three courses from a selection of entrees, mains and dessert. Choices of seafood

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-39472909568374537892011-08-28T15:29:00.000-07:002011-08-28T15:54:36.297-07:00

That salary should be pegged to performance is a yardstick used across all industries. But political correctness and promises of equality will likely bring down our education system. There is a general reluctance to discuss or push ahead with pay differentiation to reward higher value added performance. Policy makers pandering to public opinion and unions are so cagey that they have long been

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-45529529827338355272011-08-21T17:17:00.001-07:002011-08-21T17:33:44.876-07:00

Julia Gillard was not a fan of the carbon tax but was forced by paying tribute to the Greens that hold the swing in parliament to move forward with a bold front. Open debate with everyone with an opinion chipping in their two cents worth has however caused more confusion than generate wisdom. Random posters who spew profanities are uncalled for and do little to benefit Australian public policy

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-69609190289670880622011-07-23T18:29:00.000-07:002011-07-23T22:30:18.499-07:00

Australia is a secular country and the law of the state is fair, just and unprejudiced, and presumably all-encompassing and capable of taking care of interests of citizens and foreigners regardless of religions, cultures and political affiliations.Common law originated in England and comprises statutes (legislation) and precedence of judge-made laws. Other than the moral basis of Christianity and

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-63186192551019464832011-07-06T22:13:00.001-07:002011-07-06T22:41:47.901-07:00

Singapore Airlines has learnt the painful way that major investments must be closely monitored hands-on. It is bad news for budget travellers but safety issues should prevail for everyone's good.The pathetic quality of service and business ethics (or the lack of it) that plague Tiger Airways are simply unheard of in recent time. It is like between the earth and sky from the image and league that

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-76562889808549608702011-07-06T18:38:00.000-07:002011-07-06T19:09:35.154-07:00

Quote :China has detonated an economic bombshell on the eve of Prime Minister Julia Gillard's drive to sell the carbon tax, warning Australia has a ''dual-speed and patchwork economy'' and relies too heavily on China's demand for minerals.In a blunt assessment of weakness in the Australian economy, China has also launched a bid to bring Chinese workers to Australia to deal with what it describes

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-63402259489287018172011-07-05T04:58:00.000-07:002011-07-05T05:12:54.453-07:00

An interesting read in today's newspapers : an analysis of the fiasco invovling some former executives of Securency and Note Printing Australia (NPA) on bribery charges.Companies can no longer afford to turn blind eye to bribery practicesBenny Tabalujan July 05, 2011http://m.smh.com.au/business/companies-can-no-longer-afford-to-turn-blind-eye-to-bribery-practices-20110704-1gz2i.html Well, it's

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-28123762833358557592011-07-05T00:22:00.001-07:002011-07-05T00:50:32.137-07:00

Though NSW is credited for introducing clearer burqua laws, the legislation is long overdue. A controversial and sensitive topic, a prudent measure has finally cleared the air and tensions that constrained law enforcers and reassured the public.NSW government's decision to force people, including Muslim women, to remove head coverings and helmet when asked by police is welcomed by many quarters,

cerzinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-91462031517459767552011-07-04T05:09:00.000-07:002011-12-11T02:37:53.587-08:00

A sumptuous seven or eight course degustation dinner for those who love the fine art and subtety of Japanese cuisine. Tucked in a quiet off street, Rise restaurant is nevertheless conveniently located wthin 7 minutes walk from the station.Omakase : oishi!!! The first course : gratin oyster, tempura silversih, chawan mushi decorated with maple leaves. Pumpkin soup with prawn crouton and rice cake

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-63308654796018586832011-06-22T23:28:00.000-07:002011-06-22T23:50:29.326-07:00

First to go were Border Bookstore, then Angus & Roberston, both under the same Australian ownership. So we thought that most Aussies don't really care about reading books and those who do like to read or need to purchase textbooks would source from discount websites, used bookstores and cooperatives in tertiary institutions.The latest bad news is the receivership of Colorado Group. The Colorado

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-43562359150061666992011-06-20T22:27:00.000-07:002011-06-20T23:07:32.354-07:00

"Bangladesh can be a secular beacon for the Muslim world"by Dr Tanveer Ahmed has engendered much debate. There will be many critics on controversial issues that touch on religion and government in the Third World.http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/bangladesh-can-be-a-secular-beacon-for-the-muslim-world-20110616-1g5t2.html?comments=31#commentsThis much we could agree with the Bangladesh born

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-31608304857569725402011-06-20T21:52:00.000-07:002011-06-20T22:01:05.242-07:00

MasterChef contestant quitter Adam Bowen is being very human and courageous for expressing his disappointment frankly. Been there, didn't like it, and walk away. How cool!http://news.ninemsn.com.au/entertainment/8263729/masterchef-producers-dont-care-enoughFor those who did not expect the pressure of reality show, welcome to the brave screen world of Masterchef. After running for several seasons

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-33119006974930157692011-06-15T15:20:00.000-07:002011-06-20T21:52:27.895-07:00

Starry eyed western disciples could teach the retired Dalai Lama a thing or two. We learn from each other through fair exchange.In a nutshell, the ex political leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile has much to learn from the western democracies he admires and keen to dispense advice. (Please refer to article link at the end of the post.)1. An orderly succession plan and peaceful transition of

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-26134244611516946992011-05-10T15:20:00.000-07:002011-05-10T21:53:29.671-07:00

It's a tough and brave budget. No pandering to the rich and upper middle class, political correctness thrown out of the window and some prudence is demanded of everyone. It is certainly not a popularity stunt that dispenses handouts but at the end of the day, it is not that bad. Merci, mercy, Wayne Swan.Quote :Wayne Swan plans to tighten up on people with company cars, private health insurance

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-85255213769374642092011-05-07T01:00:00.001-07:002011-05-07T01:09:58.428-07:00

I have lost confidence in the Reserve Bank's economic assessments and the arguments in favour of further interest rates hike soon after the budget regardless of its content.They have missed the picture. The causes of inflationary pressures from external factors in the Middle East and natural disasters are beyond the control of domestic fiscal measures. Increase in interest rates are not only

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-75528371803768628082011-05-06T19:16:00.000-07:002011-05-06T19:40:37.358-07:00

The momentary relief that the murder of the Lin family has been solved did not bring much comfort. It would not heal the wounds of the tragedy that has afflicted the Lin family especially the sole survivor daughter. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/lin-family-murder-arrests/story-e6frf7l6-1226050747202What drove a close relative, the brother-in-law of the victims, to commit the brutal

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-85203320414632553082011-04-22T00:28:00.000-07:002011-04-22T01:01:57.382-07:00

Evidence seems to bear out the sad reality. It is difficult choice between democracy and well being of the people. Too bad, majority of people believe in the lies and wild promises of politicians that will never materialise.Democracy is blocking intelligence QUOTE : Democracy is very close to our hearts. So close that we go to war in order to impose it on those too weak or benighted to grab it

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-69705153948095610322011-04-04T04:34:00.000-07:002011-04-04T06:22:29.647-07:00

Not everybody especially the stakeholders and analysts who have studied their subject well are naive enough to be duped by rhetoric. In wars, individual soldiers commit atrocities deliberately or make mistakes that are unintentional. It is not easy to determine who the aggressor is unless the findings are objective, thorough and transparent. However, the sad reality is that whoever controls the

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-78413800675509806172011-03-30T15:39:00.000-07:002011-03-31T15:19:58.345-07:00

Yang Hengjun is himself as much a mystery as his sudden disappearance for three days and reappearance. Why would an innocuous retired Chinese Foreign Ministry official be seized with espionage novels? The plot thickens as events unfold. From the hard knocks of life, we know that appearances can be deceptive sometimes. The news breaks of speculations and conspiracy theories did not seem to gel

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-47554117378310856342011-03-26T17:46:00.000-07:002011-03-26T18:03:32.911-07:00

The people of New South Wales had kicked Labour out. It had been a long nightmare putting up with declining healthcare and education standards, corruption scandals, delayed and costly studies of public services that never took off and anti-public privatisation which lined their pockets. Endure no more of those nonsense. Our patience has been worn out. Labour has exhausted all its chances.

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-29498526200863976592011-03-23T15:53:00.001-07:002011-03-23T20:21:54.554-07:00

If there is no agreement within the US domestic political arena (Administration, Congress, academia, industrialists and other interest groups) as well as among NATO governments over how far the scope, and goals intervention would be, then course and causes of fighting for the Libyans must be at best murky.Humanitarian grounds for no-fly zone are laudable. Reality prevails that in war, its very

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-64239649505033424212011-03-07T04:12:00.001-08:002011-03-23T20:26:18.716-07:00

Is there something Australia should learn from the USA's experience.In the wake of tightening visa regulations, many international graduates are forced to leave before they could find a job in Australia. We have seen the crunch on reducing the number of foreign students and therefore the lucrative earnings from our education services sector. We are already feeling the pinch. Now restrictions

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-53190500694510164212011-03-05T14:07:00.000-08:002011-03-05T18:19:50.392-08:00

Curry Favour means : "to attempt to gain favour or ingratiate oneself, by officious courtesy or flattery."More examples : "back-scratch, bootlick, brownnose, cajole, court, dance attendance on, fall all over, fawn over, flatter, kiss up to, pay court to, suck up to, sweet-talk, toady to, win over."http://thesaurus.com/browse/curry+favorYou may like to read about the origin and evolution of his

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-11340079079143208352011-03-03T15:57:00.000-08:002011-03-03T16:24:21.727-08:00

"Cover your ass" is more pervasive in private corporations than you think.Not limited to high profile politicians, bank loan approving officers, reporters and public service personnel, managers and bureaucrats are guilty of this safe approach to work.You won't get into trouble, won't get fired, neither would you produce remarkably good service and results.Just to cite a recent personal encounter

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-57497759580121540582011-02-22T02:20:00.001-08:002011-02-22T02:36:37.817-08:00

I count the recent acquisition of a solar powered watch the best buy of the month (if not the year or decade).Solar powered watches have come a long way since its invention in the 1970s.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar-powered_watchSolar watches are the rave and have probably overtaken the previous wave of kinetic watches which are gernally a little bulkier.http://www.seiko.com.au/technologyThe

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-3360133930873047102011-02-17T03:52:00.000-08:002011-02-19T14:43:08.290-08:00

Many who have travelled by air could testify that that Sydney Airport provides the worst "service" (if they even understand what the word means). How is it possible that a first world thriving city cannot match other air hubs, and can't deliver what some developed countries could cobble together with limited means.The fate of air travellers to and out of Sydney was literally nailed when the

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-50162200870645278832011-01-17T01:48:00.000-08:002011-01-17T02:02:48.057-08:00

The past week has seen an outpouring of aid and donation for the Brisbane flood victims. As the water recede, there is time to reflect on the lead up to the national catastrophe. The flood was not within anyone's anticipation. But post-mortem usually finds the least expected. A small matter could have made a world of difference.Topmost on Australians's minds is coming to terms with the disaster

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-84194278299516545592011-01-16T13:17:00.000-08:002011-01-16T14:05:45.991-08:00

Now that the autocrat Zine Al Abidine Ben Ali has been overthrown fled the country, is there cause for celebration?Whether the Tunisian Revolution result in better or worse for the people depends on who are the players that fill the power vacuum. There appears to be no credible political alternative.Surrounded Islamic fundamentalists and the festering instability threatening other "autocratic"

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-24605040262028047542011-01-16T03:38:00.000-08:002011-01-16T13:16:57.442-08:00

Tillandsias polystachia belongs to the bromeliad family of plants. It's prominent red leaves stands out among the crowd, dotted with green nearer the base. They thrive with little water and is semi sun and shade position. Occasionally, purple and white blossoms appear at the centre, the jewels of the crown.

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-50363839423591964202011-01-12T19:44:00.000-08:002011-01-12T20:06:17.646-08:00

We know our prayers for U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords have been answered when President Obama made the announcement in a passionate speech. However, many innocent victims in the vicinity of the targeted congresswoman have been mercilessly killed last weekend.No matter what freedom fighters argue against the direct causal link between lax gun laws and random killings by mentally unstable persons,

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-7702325419562465532010-12-29T20:39:00.000-08:002010-12-31T01:19:17.785-08:00

We were full to the brim from restaurant hopping but thought that all the walking would have burnt off some fat. Not exactly. But nothing was going to stop us from going to the much talked about Polish Club twice (to check out if it's open, make a reservation, and finally have dinner there).Klub Polski w BankstownThe Polish Club is not exclusively for Poles but is open to visitors. It was a pity

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-2497353490382669502010-12-29T19:55:00.000-08:002010-12-30T20:04:24.733-08:00

Bankstown is a a suburb of South-western Sydney, is located 20 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district.Centro shopping mall which was extended some four years ago is the most prominent feature as visitors drive into Bankstown CBD. But there are more interesting places to check out first than visiting a shopping centre which is almost the same everywhere.Old Bankstown charm

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-72785875455070386672010-12-28T16:05:00.000-08:002010-12-28T17:00:10.764-08:00

It is going to be very difficult to keep this a secret. Rosso PoModor was bursting its seams with crowds. Bookings were back to back and long takeaway orders especially weekends and holidays, so much so that many diners had to be turned away, while those with reservations must finish their meal in less than 2 hours. Strange house rules but no complaints. NO : ham and pineapple, half half pizzas

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-77304709830897899052010-12-28T05:12:00.000-08:002010-12-31T01:31:22.548-08:00

In Australia, any Asian, European, American or African cuisine, including fast food would qualify as "exotic".We would have tried other highly rated restaurants in Kensington if they had not been closed for the festive season. Shalom was one of the few chomps that stayed open on Christmas Day so our choices were very much restricted.The name Shalom tend to conjure images of Jewish food but that

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-78512887096630812302010-12-27T00:13:00.000-08:002010-12-27T00:36:12.581-08:00

Being the ever inquirer to the extent of sceptical, I was hesitant to jump on the bandwagon of many miracle health bracelets, bands and necklaces. Despite endorsement by friends, atheletes and celebrities, it would be prudent to consider if you would want to join in the fad. Some had been censured by the authorities and deemed scams and hoaxes.Quote : The ubiquitous Power Balance band - which

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-39156099786166794632010-12-19T04:08:00.000-08:002010-12-23T20:20:02.744-08:00

Impressive in appearances and certainly a pampering experience. However, overall, the prices are steep. The name "bistro" is also a misnomer as this clearly translated to mean fine dining with the exception of a relaxed ambience the place exuded.A surprising start. This was like drinking a piece of artwork. The complimentary cool appetizer was a colourful float of tomato slices in a concoction

cerzinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-16385595876874460642010-12-19T03:31:00.001-08:002010-12-24T12:55:39.770-08:00

Fancy finding a treasure in the vicinity St Mary's Cathedral. Some locals are surprised that Bodi is a yum cha cafe restaurant at You don't go there for sandwiches, chips and coffee. The next surprise albeit a lesser one is that Bodi serves vegan and vegetarian dim sum. It breaks the myth that dim sum must contain meat like many traditional and run-of-the-mill offerings you find all over the

cerzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015953211690380010.post-91160117884619767782010-12-14T00:00:00.000-08:002010-12-24T12:55:10.470-08:00

Hand cut fries are not uniform, but are usually thinner, crunchier and less floury than the mass produced frozen fries.However, thick fries are ordered in bulk by many modern cafes and restaurants nowadays for convenience, to save on labour cost and time. What a shame!Whether it is healthier depends on the type of oil used in frying. Increasing concern over transfat has led to replacement of

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