PBIM09 - Bridge and Road Closure info

Here are some of the traffic control and road closure for this Sunday's PBIM 09 gotten from PBIM's facebook page. Plan your journey nicely ya!

- Bridge closes at 2am and reopen at 10am.

- Road leading to Queensbay Mall south entrance from Bukit Jambul round about will remain open through out the competition.

- Road leaving Queensbay Mall South Entrance will close from 2am to 3.30am.

- Expressway from Bayan Lepas to George Town... will remain open 24 hours.

- Sweeper bus on the bridge will start at 8.30am.

- Sweeper bus on Jelutong Expressway will start at 9am.

Leonid meteor shower on 17th and 18th @ Penang

Astronomers are predicting that the Leonids could experience an outburst of about 500 per hour on November 17. Although Asia is favored for the outburst, observations are encouraged around the world on the mornings of November 17 and 18, as better than normal rates could be seen. The moon will not be an issue.

The Leonid meteor shower has produced some of the most spectacular meteor displays in history, but it is unfortunately periodic in nature.

The Leonids generally begin on November 13 and end on November 21, with maximum generally occurring during the night of Novemer 17/18. The Leonids are barely detectable on the beginning and ending dates, but observers are generally treated to displays of about 10 meteors per hour on the night of maximum. About every 33 years, the Leonids enter a phase of enhanced activity that accompanies the return of its parent comet. During these periods, rates can amount to hundreds and even thousands of meteors per hour. The last such enhanced period occurred during the period of 1998-2002 and the Leonids have been winding down ever since.

There will be a viewing gathering at the Penang National Park on these 2 days...but alternately, you can also head on to the hill top or beach to have your pleasant views...Good Luck !!!

Training's over....resting time ...

Had my 10km Tanjung Run yesterday, and today collected the PBIM goodies and vest during the lunch time. Below are the scene at the collection counters in front of Queensbay Mall.

After work, did my final round of jogging preparation for this Sunday's PBIM. Now the remaining days are just rest rest and rest....

Some of you might noticed that I'm having irregular timings of my blog postings due to my work, wedding preparations and after work trainings for my running events. Hopefully in few weeks' time, all can be sorted out and I can have a smooth enjoy daily routines again...

Dog Fancy Dress Show : 22nd Nov 2009

PAA Dog Fancy dress Competition + Mini Dogs lover Gathering

Date & Time : Sunday, 22 November 2009, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Location : Han Chiang Indoor Stadium

Contact : www.agility-penang.com

PAA organize the Dog Fancy Dress Show coming 22 Nov 2009 , those interested to participate on this events , please register yourself on the spot 60minutes before the show start , below is the details for this events :

Dog Fancy Dress Show :

Venue- Han Chiang Indoor stadium.

Date- 22/11/2009.

Register at between 11am to 12.30 pm on 22/11/2009.

Entry fee is RM5 per dog.

Time of judging is 1pm.

Dogs lovers, what are you waiting for? Go and have fun watching and seeing the cute dogs in action!!!

International Meatless Day Charity Carnival : 15th Nov 2009

Sunday, 15 November 2009 - 8:00am to Saturday, 21 November 2009 - 8:00pm
Venue: Jalan Padang Kota Lama (Esplanade)
Organizer: Malaysian Meatless Day Campaign Committee 2009

The staging of the carnival aims to promote Penang's cultural diversity and ethnicity through our multifarious vegetarian foods for locals as well as visitors and tourists, including those from Europe, USA, India, China and Taiwan.

The organizer intend to show and promote Penang as place where meatless cuisine is rich, plentiful and accessible. This carnival will have several food stalls selling vegetarian food cooked by participants and chefs from restaurants, hotels, hawkers, and also from non-government organizations.

Don't always just eat meat...sometimes have to go green too :D

Facelift at Penang Airport roundabout

Ever noticed something different happening at the roundabout when you reach the Penang Airport or when you came out of the airport? Well, you will see many gigantic balls being placed around the roundabout. I myself was in a surprised mode few weeks back when I first saw them. Actually it's very nice thing to do given that the roundabout used to be a dull and 'normal' looking one. It's certainly not a way which we want visitors to see upon stepping onto Penang island :)

From The Star today:

THE mundane-looking roundabout, which is one of the first things that tourists see after leaving the Penang Interna-tional Airport in Bayan Lepas, is undergoing a major facelift.

The Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah-Jalan Tun Dr Awang roundabout in Penang was recently adopted by the SP Setia Group and the company has undertaken a project to beautify the roundabout at a cost of between RM500,000 and RM600,000.

Its northern region property general manager S. Rajoo said the roundabout was an ‘eyesore’ to frequent travellers like him, who regularly flies between Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

“Pearls were chosen for the project, which is expected to be completed by Nov 23, as we wanted to remind the people, especially the youngsters, that the other name for Penang is the ‘Pearl of the Orient’.

“A curved wall has been erected at the roundabout with the main pearl structure being positioned on the wall with a ‘Welcome to the Pearl of the Orient’ sign.

“There are 15 pearls adorned with multicoloured LED lights that will glow and dim at intervals. The pearls are already be erected along the road leading to the airport and all around the roundabout,”.

Rajoo said bamboo plants would also be planted at the back of the wall to form a curtain, adding that the roundabout would be a thing of beauty when completed in a week’s time as even the pillars of the flyover would be decorated with colourful lightings.

Thank you SP Setia !!! Good job and well done...

6th Penang Career Expo & 2nd Postgraduate Expo 2009

Date : 14th Nov 09 - 15 Nov 09

Time : 11am to 9pm

Venue : Penang International Sports Arena (PISA)

The Penang Career Expo, organised by PenExpo, was first established in 2008. It offered businesses and postgraduates located in Penang the opportunity to meet.

Objective :
- The most effective platform for higher education and training institutions to showcase the institutions and courses.
- To increase the awareness of existing higher educational and training opportunities
Ideal place to meet face-to-face prospective students interested in higher education
- To assist government on promoting higher education available in both local and oversea.