Jul 31, 2014

Trip to Petrosains

outside the petrosains
My little girl was given a choice as to what to do for her birthday and she chose a trip to the Petrosains.

PETROSAINS occupies two levels of the Petronas Twin Towers, it spreads over the 7,000 square meters of space, among the highlights that will keep you entertain inside the Petrosains would be the:

Jul 30, 2014

My niece's favorite chocolate cookies

rolled dough
Dedicated to my nieces Jamie and Hazel...they love these cookies sooo much...
Ingredients:-
6 oz of unsalted butter
1 cup of light brown sugar
1/2 cup castor sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla powder
2 large eggs

Zumba is haram

Zumba has been added to the list of prohibited (aka haram) things within Islam. Alongside eating pork, drinking alcohol, and gambling. 
Dig a little deeper, it's been prohibited because the class encourages girls to "shake it" and the music elicits emotions that should otherwise remain suppressed. And the Zumba wear is sexy. Hah!!!

Raya celebration with family members

Raya or Eid is always a time for family reunions and to quote my sister in law, the day we "become best buddies for a day... tomorrow we can be enemies again".. So it was definitely a great moment though crazy hectic with the influx of guests for my mother in law and sister in law's open house
my hubby look so handsome this year in his baju melayu, something he has not worn in a while...

Staring competition with an unlikely visitor

We had an unlikely visitor in our compound on the first day of raya who challenged us to a staring competition. AND naturally we lost to him...

Why? Because it was so unnerving staring at him or was it feeling his stare on us. MY daughter was spooked as well even though our visitor was only about 8 cms long.

Scottie dogs in Glasgow games issue ...

Those cute Scottish terrier dogs leading the teams during Commonwealth Games opening ceremony is deemed 'shameful' and 'offensive' by some of our Malaysian politicians.

Flag bearer and Cyclist Fatehah Mustapa of Malaysia flies the flag at half mast during the Opening Ceremony for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games : Commonwealth Games Scottie dogs 'disrespectful to Muslims'
Jock the Scottie refusing to walk...

Some Malaysian politicians and religious leaders have attacked the use of Scottie dogs during the Glasgow Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, saying it was disrespectful to Muslims.

Jul 29, 2014

MH 17 is MH370?

The tragic crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 that killed 298 people may have filled the news along with the other aircraft fatalities of TransAsia and Air Algerie but no one has forgotten about the strange disappearance of MH370.
Ohhhemmmjiiii , several conspiracy theories have already started surfacing in social media. Some people really have overactive imagination and crazy theories,but others have become so believable that they have been shared countless times on social media feeds.
Since the crash of Malaysia Airlines MH17, one conspiracy theory began circulating with the eye-catching headline - "MH17 was in fact the 'lost' flight MH370." The individual/s behind the theory believes that the missing MH370 is disguised as the MH17.

TV3 host in coma



Not many people are aware that TV3 journalist/host and blogger, Mazidul Akmal Sidik has been in a coma for more then a month now. 
This was posted by his friend/ co worker and crime analysis Kamal Affendi Hashim through his Facebook.

Jul 28, 2014

Guys, what are you wearing for Raya?

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Hmmm, nowadays it is not only the ladies who have choices to decide what to wear for
Raya whether it is a Kebaya, a Kurung or a caftan. THe guys are also coming out with
their own fashion which can be attractive or an eyesore. So do not be too startled when 
you come across these fashionable Raya 'Baju Melayu'. 
First up is the 'Arianna Rose's' leading actor Keith Foo's Jubah Qirana.

Jul 27, 2014

the amazing 11 year old artist

Duncan Krtolica, an 11-year-old, Serbian-born kid, is the next child artist. He creates simply amzingly detailed artpieces of numerous wildlife creatures and it’s way beyond what a normal 11-year-old can draw!

A small birthday party for a small budget

My little girl turned 10 and despite not wanting to celebrate, we decided to have a tiny party for just family members. Initially it was just supposed to be the immediate family members which is my hubby and me and our kids minus my son who is in Penang, but then we added on by inviting her god mother, and also aunty, grandmother and two cousins who were around.

Barisan Pelakon Utama Kelas 601

Barisan Pelakon Utama Kelas 601














KAK LINDA  -  ELFIRA LOY
Tutor Bahasa Melayu peribadi kepada Afiq dan Sara. Guru yang penyayang dan lebih dianggap
sebagai kakak kepada Afiq dan Sara. Agak lurus dan naif terutamanya berkaitan dengan perihal lelaki. Sentiasa memakai cermin mata serta berperwatakan sebagai seorang ’ulat buku’. Mempunyai tahap sensitiviti yang tinggi terhadap penggunaan Bahasa Malaysia yang salah dan apabila terdengar kesalahan bahasa, matanya akan berkerdip-kerdip dan mulutnya akan berkeriut-keriut. Sentiasa membawa payung

ELFIRA LOY, YUS JAMBU DAN WAK DOYOK BERGABUNG DALAM ‘KELAS 601’ BANTU PERSIAPAN CALON UPSR



Bagi membantu persiapan calon-calon yang bakal menduduki 
Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) yang bakal mengunjung tiba, Astro Tutor TV UPSR 
dengan berbesar hati dan penuh rasa tanggungjawab akan membawakan sebuah program 
hiburan berpendidikan baru yang menekankan penggunaan Bahasa Melayu yang tepat berjudul 
Kelas 601, pada setiap hari Sabtu bermula dari 2 Ogos 2014, jam 5 petang secara ekslusif di 
Astro Tutor TV UPSR (Saluran 601).

Kupon rumahtangga

This is just for fun.. This coupon is for sale.. Rm50 only and it entitles you to ask a question about my personal life
.. Example: When are you getting married? When are you getting divorced? When are you having a baby? When are you adding on more? When.....

Jul 26, 2014

Glass half full but counting my blessings

I often bemoan the fact I have so little. I do not have fancy branded bags or clothing etc. I bemoan the fact I do not get to travel enough, not as much I would love to. I do complain of little things and missing out on a lot of what I think makes a good life.
But when I stop, take a few moments to really contemplate what I have in my life, I would be very ungrateful if I did not know how to count my blessings.

Raya Deco: Mid Valley Megamall

Here are this year's decorations at the Mid Valley Megamall.. Simple and pretty.... with the theme "Di sinilah Raya Bermula"

Creative Wau Designs at Mid Valley Megamall

While at the Mid Valley Megamall recently, I came across these gorgeously designed "wau"s
They were truly amazing with a "wau" factor. I simply cannot decide which is the best myself and well, just showing some pictures here of my favourites.

Empress Ki -Recap Episode 11-20

Danashri gives Ki the brown powder, Ki asks if it’s poison. It seems to be something that will only harm the baby. She tells Ki if she does this, she will prepare the papers for Ki to live outside the Palace but if there are any mistakes, Ki will die. Ki says to herself that Danashri is just as evil as Ki-Se is. She doesn’t see room leader Yeon-hwa watching her. Yeon-hwa is convinced Ki is trying to get promoted.

Empress Ki - Introduction and recapping...Episode 1-10

Empress Ki is a 51 episode Korean historical costume drama currently playing on 8TV every Monday to Friday at 5pm

Empress Ki 05

This is a character description for reference, translated from the drama’s official website. Most of the characters are fictional and based on the writer's imagination, but those based on the real figures are following some historical facts.

Jul 25, 2014

Fake news reports of Selangor Crown Prince converting

Selangor Raja Muda Tengku Amir Shah (left) joins his father Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah at the reading of the yasin and tahlil in conjunction with Warriors Day celebrations at the Masjid Tengku Ampuan Jemaah in Bukit Jelutong on Friday. With them are Mentri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim and Majlis Tindakan Persekutuan Negeri Selangor chairman Datuk Seri Noh Omar. - Bernamapix
Selangor Raja Muda Tengku Amir Shah (left) joins his father Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah at the reading of the yasin and tahlil in conjunction with Warriors Day celebrations at the Masjid Tengku Ampuan Jemaah in Bukit Jelutong on Friday. With them are Mentri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim and Majlis Tindakan Persekutuan Negeri Selangor chairman Datuk Seri Noh Omar. - Bernamapix

Fake news website World News Daily Report stirred Malaysian online forums and some local sites today when it claimed that Selangor crown prince Tengku Amir Shah had converted to Catholicism last week.

Jul 24, 2014

Air Algérie flight AH5017‬ disappears from radar

A Swiftair MD-83 plane
A Swiftair MD-83 plane like the one that disappeared from radar on Thursday morning. Photograph: Reuters
Flight AH5017 operated by Air Algérie carrying 116 people from Burkina Faso to Algeria  disappeared from radar during a sandstorm early on Thursday, and then reported to have crashed, reportedly in Niger

Bodies of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 passengers starts arriving in The Netherlands

The first of hundreds of simple wooden coffins bearing the bodies of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 passengers arrived in The Netherlands Wednesday, where investigators face the grim task of identifying those killed when the plane was shot down over Ukraine six days ago. 

7 breathtakingly beautiful underwater cities

No doubt almost all of us have heard the legend of Atlantis, the ancient, great city that disappeared when the ocean submerged it.
To this day Atlantis has yet to be found but over the years many other underwater cities have been found, each of them as eerie as they are mind blowing and beautiful.

Scha Al-Yahya lahirkan bayi perempuan



Pelakon Scha Al-Yahya, 31, selamat melahirkan bayi perempuan di Hospital Prince Court, Kuala Lumpur, jam 5.50 petang semalam
Berita itu dikongsikan suaminya yang juga pelakon, Awal Ashaari, 33, menerusi Instagram pagi tadi.

Jul 23, 2014

My new dramatic ombre hair makeover

I saw and purchased the Groupon voucher for my birthday last month at a good deal, just RM58 and then decided to use it today.
My hair was dyed ash brown before this, but when at the Junn /Toood salon at Platinum Walk, Setapak, I decided to be slightly adventurous and go for a combination of brown and red, for my ombre hair makeover.

Jul 22, 2014

Venus the two faced cat

The three-year-old tortoiseshell has her own Facebook page VenusTheAmazingChimeraCat  and an Instagram account  venustwofacecat that has over 167,000 followers, and appeared on some shows on TV.

Before It Departed: The Haunting Final Moments of MH17 at Schipol Airport

Before It Departed: The Haunting Final Moments of MH17 at Schipol Airport, As Remembered By One Of Its Gate Agents 

A smile, a greeting, a happy face ..by Renuka Manisha Virangna Birbal

At the transfer desk, I get two football fanatics, one is checked in and the other not, "can you check me in Love". They were not seated next to each other in the business compartment , "would you like to sit together sir?" Any doubt,, I want a few hours of rest joked the other one. ‘’cheers’’

Fire at Kesas Sunway toll.


A lorry and two cars burst into flames at the Kesas Sunway toll booth.
According to a tweet from the accident happened at the westbound Sunway toll booth.
A Kesas spokesman said there were no casualties reported, and the accident was caused by the lorry.

Jul 21, 2014

Who is Happy ?


A crow lived in the forest and was absolutely satisfied in life.
But one day he saw a swan. "This swan is so white," he thought,  "and I am so black.
This swan must be the happiest bird in the world"

Raya deco: Pavilian Mall pics

At the Pavilion, the Raya theme is "Weaving Tradisi Raya" and showcases the Royal Terengganu Songket.

Jul 20, 2014

Raya decorations : One Utama pictures

One Utama transformed their promotion area into a lovely souq with the theme the Splendours of Eid... enjoy the pics....

Kürtös kalács aka Kurtos Spirolls

Kürtös kalács is the supposedly the oldest Hungarian pastry which stems from the Hungarian words kürtő that refers to "chimney" and kalács meaning "cake". Kürtös kalács was first made in Covasna County - Transylvania Region, by Hungarian settlers and the recipe is one of the best kept secrets of Eastern Europe.

AMAZING FROZEN LEMONS

Place the washed lemon in the freezer.
Once frozen, get your grater, & shred the whole frozen lemon (no need to peel it) and sprinkle it on top of your foods!

Bodies and body parts, debris from MH17 and surreal items of travelers in about 15 square miles

Bodies and body parts, debris from MH17 and surreal items of travelers in about 15 square miles 
Passengers' belongings at the site of the Malaysia Airlines plane crash in east Ukraine
Passengers' items at the site of the MH17 plane crash in east Ukraine. Photograph: Dominique Faget/AFP
For miles around, you can see them, strips of white cotton attached to wooden stakes in the fields of eastern Ukraine. Every stake marks a victim from flight MH17, or at least a body part. There are too many stakes.

MH17 front page news from around the world



Here are some MH17 front page news from around the world


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    de Volkskrant, published in Amsterdam, Netherlands Friday, July 18, 2014.

Jul 19, 2014

Ayam Brand's Tepung Pelita Recipe

Makes approximately:
15-20 small ramekins or one 10” round cake tray
Preparation time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 30 mins


Ingredients:
Bottom layer
·         160g rice flour
·         220g sugar
·         1200ml water
·         6 pandan leaves or 1 tsp pandan flavoring and few drops green food coloring

Ayam Brand's Sardine Sandwiches recipe

Makes approximately 12 sandwiches
Preparation time: 2 mins
Cooking time : 10 mins


Ingredients:
·         1 can 425g Ayam Brand™ Sardines in Tomato Sauce
·         3 tbsps. Oil
·         1 red onion chopped
·         2 red chili chopped
·         1 tsp sugar 
·         Juice of 2 calamansi limes
·         1 tbsp fish sauce

Ayam Brand's Bubur Lambuk recipe

Serves 4-6 people
Preparation: 15 mins
Cooking : 15 mins




Ingredients:
100ml Ayam Brand™ Coconut Milk
100g rice, washed and drained
1300ml water
75g beef, minced
75g chicken, minced
75g shrimp, peeled

Ayam Brand's Pajeri Nenas recipe

Serves 4
Preparation time 10 mins
Cooking time 10 mins


Ingredients:
·         410g Ayam Brand™ Pineapple cubes. drained
·         3 tbsps. Ayam Brand™ Meat Curry Powder,  add water to form a thick paste
·         200ml Ayam Brand™  Coconut Milk
·         3 tbsps. oil
·         1 1/2  inch cinnamon stick

Ayam Brand Launches Quick and Easy Traditional Ramadhan Recipe Calendar for Busy People

During Ramadhan, while many will enjoy breaking fast in restaurants and sampling the special dishes that appear at bazaars only at this time of the year, after a week or two a craving for simple, home-cooked dishes will arise.

Ayam Brand™, famed for its wide range of healthy and convenient, preservative-free canned products, has anticipated the needs of busy people who want home-cooked food this Ramadhan and Syawal by preparing a daily recipe calendar for 33 days. The calendar will be available online at www.ayambrand.com.my from June 28th for home-chefs to try one recipe per day.

The scene at the wreckage of MH17




A firefighter stands as flames burst amongst the wreckages of MH17 after it crashed, near the town of Shaktarsk, in rebel-held east Ukraine
The field is strewn with bodies. One has jeans donned on, but no shoes. A second is clad in a polo shirt and grey socks, one of which is charred. A third wears blue trousers, but the journalist cannot see the face, because it was smashed under the wreckage of MH17.

Jul 18, 2014

Trancripts of conversations regarding MH17 ??

These are transcripts of conversations regarding MH17 allegedly between Russian military intelligence and Ukrainian separatists that were intercepted by Ukraine’s spy agency in the moments after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down.

Authorities have yet to verify what brought down the Amsterdam-Kuala Lumpur flight with 298 on board, but suspicion is focusing on the pro-Russian separatists who are believed to have fired an air-defence missile at the civilian airliner after mistaking it for a military transporter.

Death and dying

There is some truth to the old saying, “There are only two things you can count on in life: death and taxes.” Everyone experiences death. Death and dying are an inevitable part of human life.
Some people know ahead of time when their death will occur. Terminal illnesses, like cancer, kidney failure and such, when diagnosed ahead of time, gives a person to set his or her affairs in order, make relationships right, and say goodbye to loved ones. In these cases, every person involved has a chance to gradually adjust and make peace with death, as much as possible. However, not everyone has this chance. Many deaths occur suddenly. Death can, and often does, strike without warning.

More news on MH 17 crash


A MALAYSIAN Airlines passenger plane with 295 people on board has been
shot down over wartorn Ukraine today.

Pro-Russian insurgents or the authorities have been blamed for
blasting the commercial jet out of the sky by launching a ground to
air missile, a Russian-made Buk, or Beech, antiaircraft system.

Flight MH 17 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur shot down

Another bad news and sad day for Malaysians.
First it was MH-370. Now, it appears tragedy has struck again, this time on Malaysian Airlines flight MH-17, on route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, which disappeared from radar moments ago and was reportedly shot down over Ukraine. 

Jul 17, 2014

Recipes: Strawberry Jam Muffins


Ingredients
(A)   100g cake flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 pinch of salt

Recipes: Fried Spaghetti


Ingredients:
·         320g Alce Nero Spaghetti
·         2 pepperoni (yellow & red)
·         2 asparagus
·         ½ long green onion
·         1 tbsp chopped garlic

Recipes: Macaroni and Cheese


Ingredients:
·         250g Alce Nero Organic Macaroni
·         3 tbsp Alce Nero organic Extra Viring Olive Oil
·         4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
·         2 big chicken sausages, sliced

Recipes: Spaghettini Sardines



Ingredients

· 150g Alce Nero Spaghettini

· 2 pieces Ayam Brand Sardines in Extra Virgin Virgin Olive
Oil and Chilli

· 1 tablespoon Alce Nero Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

· 2 cloves garlic, chopped

Eat Healthy, Eat Organic with New Recipes from Alce Nero

Are you concerned about your daily diet and the amount of sugar, fat, sodium and MSG that you are consuming? Worried about harmful chemicals, pesticides or even Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)?

Alce Nero, famed for its growing range of organic Italian food and Fairtrade products from around the world, is on a mission to help people cook and eat at home, preferably using organic ingredients.  Alce Nero prides itself on its organic produce, which is free of genetically modified organisms and additives and is grown without

skincare by philosophy


Today, I attended an event in which I was invited by the bag of love and organized by philosophy, a new international brand of skin care products from the us of a.

philosophy is a brand that approaches personal care from a skin care point of view, while celebrating the beauty of the human spirit. we believe in miracles and the beauty in everyone.


The event was held at the luxasia event hall at northpoint near midvalley megamall . lots of lifestyle and beauty bloggers attended this event. 

Buka Puasa Ramadan Buffet at the Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur

Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur, located at the right side of the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and right opposite the Fahrenheit 88 mall, in the heart of the Golden Triangle in Kuala Lumpur, features 468 guestrooms and delectable all-day dining at the The Mill Café.



This year the Mill Café ushers in Ramadan with a sumptuous and delectable spread "Nikmati Juadah Balik Kampung" buffet which is definitely one of the best buffet spreads with a great variety of traditional Malay delights which is fresh and flavorful.

Jul 16, 2014

Mesut Ozil donates prize money to "struggling projects in Brazil"








Mesut Ozil  has to be commended  for his latest gesture – after reportedly donating his £240,000 World Cup winnings to projects in Brazil.
The German players were each promised the hefty sum ahead of the tournament if they won the competition in Brazil, which they achieved thanks to Mario Gotze’s extra-time goal against Argentina at the Maracana last week.

Man commit suicides in Bangsar Shopping Centre

    
A young man in his early twenties  plunged to his death at the affluent Bangsar Shopping Centre here in Kuala Lumpur.

Hyperrealism art. Can you believe these are paintings!!!

Sensual images of dreamy women are actually incredible oil paintings

Would you believe me if I tell you these are art pictures, not photographs?

Kuih Semperit



Kuih Semperit (also called Semperit) is a Malaysian traditional cookie, traditionally served during Hari Raya Aidilfitri to guests.
I had never tried making it before this but I finally did it and oh goodness it was yummy.
Of course there was some trials and error. For example I practically hand pressed the first batch using my hand and the cookie mould until I got the idea to stick it inside a new and clean plastic bag and just press the dough out.

Kiki the road rage bully to face charges

Because of her losing her temper over a small dent in her new car, Kiki is going to face charges from the police...
According to some of her friends, she has decided to make amends to the old man and said that she has apologized to him and that they were cool. She blamed her fit of temper on a bad day and being upset over her new car being damaged, but the fact remains that she gave him a traumatic moment and she also caused considerable damage to his car.

Chinese Drama Series : Legend of the Prince / Legend of the Dance

I last saw Lin Gengxin in Bu Bu Jing Xin aka Scarlet Heart as the dashing 14th Prince who married Rouxi to give her a way out when her relationship with his brother, the 4th Prince, then the Emperor Yin Zheng became too much for her to handle. 


Chinese drama series: Investiture of the gods

I love Chinese costume dramas, especially those from China. 

This seemed different and pretty interesting.

It just started airing on Sunday the 12th at 1pm more 5 episodes marathon or on weekdays at 6pm over Astro Quan Jia channel 308

Cat goes crazy and attacks owner

An American woman frantically called 911 after her feline attacked her and her husband. Teresa Gregory, who was trapped in the bathroom with her 46-year-old husband James, admitted that the cat might have gone 'crazy' after she stepped on it by mistake.
'She's never been like this,' the terrified woman told the dispatcher. 'I don't know what's happened to her. She freaked out on us today. She's sitting right there - there's no way to get out!'

Reincarnation?

Do you believe in reincarnations?Reincarnation is the religious or philosophical concept that the soul or spirit, after biological death, begins a new life in a new body. 

Jalalu Rumi (Islamic Poet of the 13th century)-
"I died as a mineral and became a plant, I died as a plant and rose to animal, I died as animal and I was man. Why should I fear? When was I less by dying?"

Young Malay woman throw hissy fit in minor car accident

Now why would you have to act so crazy girl? It is the holy month of Ramadan after all , a charitable month. And you are wearing the hijab, and should be setting a good example to other Muslims and non Muslims.

It' just a car, and ok, a new car, but it is just a dent which can be repaired in a bit. No need to lose your dignity and created more chaos .

Jul 15, 2014

Recipe: Easy Fried Rice/Nasi Goreng

Want a quick meal? Simple...just make fried rice, especially if you have left over rice from the day before or lunchtime (for dinner)

A visit to the dentist while suffering from dentophobia




Do you suffer from dentophobia?
Dentophobia, or fear of dentists, is a common phobia among people of all ages. It is sometimes related to iatrophobia, or fear of doctors, as well as trypanophobia, or fear of needles. Dentophobia may be mild or severe, and can eventually lead to devastating consequences.

mieranadhirah's blog make over

So what do you think about my makeover? If you like my blog's design, be sure to check out the awesome http://blo64rt.blogspot.com/ who designed it. She has so many awesome designs and teaches you how to do it for free.

Jul 14, 2014

World's best football player - Lionel Messi's story

Profile:Full name: Luis Lionel Andrés Messi 
Birthday: June 24, 1987 
Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina 
Nationality: Argentinian 
Other nationality: Spanish 
EU passport: Yes 
Height: 169 cm 
Weight: 67 kg 
Club: FC Barcelona 
Position: Forward 
Debut: 17 November 2003 

Lionel Andrés Messi was born on June 24, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina to parents, Jorge and Celia Messi.

He started playing football at the age of 5 for a small club owned by his father and switched over to Newell's Old Boys at the age of 8. Even as a young boy, he did very well in soccer.

the heartbreaking story of a dog's most beautiful last day alive

I was reading this and it was just so beautiful and sad, I shed a couple of tears and I had to share... Rest in Peace dear Duke... (Miera)

When a beloved pet dies, it feels like a member of the family has died. Duke Roberts, a black labrador in Houston, Texas, was no exception.

The Winners and the Prize money for FIFA World Cup 2014

Messi, Neuer heralded as Brazil 2014’s best


adidas Golden Ball: Lionel Messi (Argentina) A true captain and a true match winner. There can be no finer compliment to Argentina skipper Lionel Messi, who was so influential in his team’s path to the Final. With some questioning just how influential he would be in Brazil after a demanding season for Barcelona and concerns over a troublesome hamstring, he silenced the doubters by simply being his usual inspirational self. He mesmerized at the Maracana by scoring and setting up another in the 2-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. He scored late on against Iran to send the team through to the Round of 16 and then added two in the 3-2 win over Nigeria. But he didn’t stop there. He played the ball to Angel Di Maria, who scored in the 118th minute of the match against Switzerland to send them through to the quarter-finals. In the semi-finals he stroked home a penalty to help his side defeat the Dutch. And while the personal accolade may be scant reward for a runners-up medal, he can be justifiably proud of his performances at this FIFA World Cup.

Jul 12, 2014

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies recipe

Ingredients
  • 90g brown sugar
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 110g unsalted butter
  • 170g plain flour
  • 150g rolled oats
  • 130g raisins