More Crocs™ lovin’ with the Crocs Warehouse Sales
by christock on Sep.01, 2010, under Events & Travels, Prodcut & Tech Review
Tock’s Asides:
You should really get the Wraith, usually at RM189 but during the Warehouse Sales it’s gonna go for RM100, definitely worth going early (to queue) for!
UPDATE –
My latest collection of Crocs now include the world’s lightest pair of sneakers…
Really comfortable, suited for sports and leisure- simply the best!
OFFICIALLY MY FAV PAIR OF CROCS EVEN OVER THE MELBOURNE FLIP!
(but then again, the Melbourne Flip works better for sandy beaches and in-house slippers <3)
Want to own a pair of Crocs priced at RM30- RM100 ONLY?
Here’s your chance, watch on (and please don’t mind my part- nervous la) 
From this point onwards, an unbashful attempt at blatant extraction from Feeqsays‘ blog post (cos he did it so well!) 
Chris Tock: We certainly love Crocs, scroll to the bottom to see what I got
Hari Raya is just around the corner.
Recently, our cute crocodile shop launch Crocs Fall Holiday 2010 Collection which is you can get a lot of new design and of course I can buy it for my Hari Raya.
For me, Crocs is not only for a casual wear but it also can match with any other outfit. I just bought Crocband Sneaker worth RM309 which is I use it for my GYM session at Celebrity Fitness. <– I did as well!
Get the crocs latest update at:
Facebook fan page
WebsiteSome of the Crocs Fall Holiday 2010 Collection:
Men:
Crocband Sneaker (RM309)
Devario (RM249)
Men:
Santa Cruz Argyle (RM229)
Santa Cruz Classic Plaid (RM229)
Crocband Leather (189)
Women:
Kaela (RM169)
Mccall Big (RM129)
Women:
Lily Holiday (RM189)
Casey (RM239)
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.Tomorrow is the 1st day of Crocs Warehouse Sales.
It’s your chance to grab a new pair of Crocs for your Hari Raya.
Of Kemerdekaan (Independence Day) and Malaysia
by christock on Aug.29, 2010, under Living Life, Project Maniacs
Khairy sharing the results of the #BNYL report
Yes, I may face impending financial difficulties and the constant nagging from my loved ones to be more stable in my career, but I could not resist not heeding a call to work on matters I’m most passionate about; of Malaysia’s development of talents in all fields, building of human capital resources right here at home.
And it all begins at a very young age. Young as they may be, I never failed to be impress by the mindsets of generations after me, most likely a product of constant call to lead and take charge, thanks to those like me who believe in the youth as well whether from the corporate, community, causes, arts or political scene. Now it is time for the young not to be taken lightly, as they have for years in this developing country. It is time to inject young, fresh and innovative ideas unpolluted by corruptions and biasness of certain age old policies and the people who’re bound to them.
The PM arrives and we sing lagu Negaraku
My personal view on this matter is that everyone plays a role in a developing nation. One autocratic and capable leader can only do so much, but only with team leadership can spur a vision into reality. I’ve done an interview with BFM on how corporates can play a role in it, developing young working class people. I’ve also done an interview with NST on how people shouldn’t just associate nation building to just the people who are in politics with all their seriousness, but starts with the everyday person and still being able to have fun.
We just need to learn how to take responsibility and stop counting on others. Even if you feel others are taking the responsibility away from you, making it difficult for you to do something, don’t give up! Locate the right resources, and nothing can stop you if your ideas and principles are genuine, honest and good for all.
PM Najib promises that most if not all the suggestions WILL be implemented!
Recently I played a role as an a-political activist for unity in one of Khairy’s efforts to send forth a set of policies to the Prime Minister Najib brainstormed by a collection of young individuals each with their own reasons of being a part of the Barison National Youh Lab, as reported by theStar yesterday. Some of the focus group members are not comfortable with the association it has with a government entity including me, trust me, but I see no wrong if the efforts are genuine, and that it won’t be a waste of our time if we defined and act upon an SOP on it (I will ensure this). Yes, by now a lot of you would have form opinions, but which of you will act upon a solution to do something, let alone think of one? Well, here it is- our solution as a collective- read it then let me know what you think about it.
BN Youth Lab Report (11.57 MB) - The BN Youth Lab report is a compilation of a two-pronged study. The first being a telephone poll of 1,000 youths aged 20 to 35 years old from various income groups in the country. The second step polled focus groups comprising apolitical youths with a priority on youth from the rural areas, divided into four main sectors namely the economy, quality of life, education as well as solidarity and democracy.
The point is to understand that no sides were taken, and the neutrality remains because my ultimate concern is for the benefit of Malaysia and her fellow rakyat, to the best that we can do. Whether we like it or not, corruption exists everywhere and rather than relying on short term solutions, a long term strategy that requires patience is much needed. But that could be my part to play, as we still need people who are able to take and make immediate action for the momentum to pick up. Once again, it’s a team effort, and the team consists of you, the rakyat of Malaysia.
Can we really trust them to do it? Well, we rakyat have a responsibility too!
This, I hope would create a sense of belonging to our beloved country regardless of what she is going through in this current and testing times. This, I hope will stop brain drain issues from happening as we approach a time where lesser focus will be on industrialisaion and more into research and development- building human capital resources.
This, I hope, would be your call for this coming 31st of August 2010, as we celebrate Malaysia’s 53rd Independence Day.
Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!
The Melbourne Flip – It’s all about Crocs™ lovin’!
by christock on Aug.18, 2010, under Prodcut & Tech Review
Lookie here, especially you shoppers out there, there’s a MEGA SALE going on… at all Crocs™ stores around you! To locate nearest stores, go to www.crocs.com.my for the store locator, or you could always buy them online (but you will miss out on the Mega Sales ya)
Fantastic discounts no? Get a pair for the whole family!
Okay while the best bit has been shared, here’s WHY you should choose Crocs over rubber clogs *cough* or other shoewears!
Yes, not to be confused with rubber clogs you see in pasar malams et al, the material boasts of technology not quite like any other!
For this month, I will share with you one of the latest design by Crocs, the Melbourne Flip!
Melbourne Flip... Love the grassy texture on the sides!
If you don’t consider it stylish I don’t know what is then! If you think Crocs is all about one design meant to last you years of comfort and toughness, fret not.
Yet another pair of Crocs but similar to original design
Truth is, Crocs isn’t just about ONE design of footwear. There are many contemporary designs around and YET still deliver the comfort and toughness as expected of all Crocs™ special material, the Croslite.
ANYWAY back to the Melbourne Flip…they also have up to three awesomely current colours to choose from: emerald green, sky blue or black!
Green, though it doesn't look it here
Navy Blue, and super sexy!
Pitch black, with black hairy sides!
Each of them costs RM189, and while it may be considered pricey for a pair of flip-flops, I cannot begin to describe the comfort of wearing these pair of Crocs anywhere you go- the beach, the coffee shops, walking down the streets, walking IN your house… it’ll naturally displace your current existing pair of flip flops, seriously.
In the end I thought the navy blue pair is just superbly sexy, so thank to the privilege of being an official Crocs™ blogger, I got myself a pair to show off
If you bump into me next, feel free to ask for a try- I’m nice enough like that haha. Just don’t envy my hairy pair of Melbourne Flips and steal them okay?
Can't get enough of Crocs?
As if it isn’t enough, buy your Crocs using a Citibank credit card along with the Mega Sales offer and you’ll get a FREE Crocs bag!
Speaking of which, here are the winners to the previous contest hosted here at Spinzer.uS!
Congratulations Jacquelyn (winning entry: http://spinzer.us/2010/08/social-media-crocs/#comment-6247)
Congratulations jayleo (winning entry: http://spinzer.us/2010/08/social-media-crocs/#comment-6268)
Congratulations Joshualaw (winning entry: http://spinzer.us/2010/08/social-media-crocs/#comment-6270)
Congratulations JoyceW (winning entry: http://spinzer.us/2010/08/social-media-crocs/#comment-6274)
I will e-mail all four of you to deliver your Crocs shoebag worth RM89 each 
As for the rest, do follow Crocs Malaysia on both Twitter and Facebook, also do visit their website at http://www.crocs.com.my/ for more contests such as these
Ps i heard that MissyCheerio getting the McCall design
Also heard that FeeqSays getting the Crocband Flip design
Then heard that Rebecca Saw getting the Lady design
Finally, Marcky getting the Quicktrail design
Don’t know how true it is but do check out their blogs!
First Test-drive with the All New Honda Freed!
by christock on Aug.06, 2010, under Events & Travels, Prodcut & Tech Review
It was an amazing morning that day, in fact, one of the few morning I enjoyed waking up to, as I drove myself to Souled Out, Hartamas eager to test drive Honda‘s latest car, dubbed the Freed. Of course I was just as excited meeting Paul Tan again of PaulTan.org fame, the automotive blogger, a friend of mine I rarely get to meet! Yes, it was going to be a really awesome day indeed!
Yeap, it was thanks to Advertlets this time for the opportunity. Looks like its looking to be a real competitor to Nuffnang!
As you all know I own a Honda CRV and I’ve always admired their cars. If I have to put them into 3 words, I’d say the cars emphasizes on comfort, safety and stability! So it’s when I heard that the Freed was their all new model to come to town, I thought to myself, HEY, that’s an MPV model that I wouldn’t mind getting ONLY if the price is right, of course!
The Freed is an MPV, though take note that it's not a full-sized one. Still comfortable, nevertheless
After we were served breakfast and briefed by the host of Driven – a Malaysian-based motoring TV program – Harvinder Singh, on how to review a car as we drive it all the way to Putrajaya’s Lakeside and back, we couldn’t even resist getting straight into the car and formed our team of 4.
Our team consists of 3 heavy weight adults and 1 lovely woman, quite a challenge really!
Our group – Number 8, the last car of the entourage – consisted of Wilson from PlacesAndFoods.com, Khairul the Lawyer of kruel-legalcat.blogspot.com, the beautiful Esther of YourEsty.com and yours truly. During the journey we were told to:
1. Take photographs of the features of the car
2. Use the Polaroid to capture moments we want remembered – THIS WAS NEAT!! We had so much fun
3. Take note of the handling, the jerks, the stability, the feel and the comfort while driving and also as a passenger.
On a side note, take a look at the picture above: yeap, the gearbox is located on the bottom dashboard and not as part of the steering wheel nor at the bottom. Coupled with the driver’s armrest, it becomes so easy to rest your hands upon it. Thumbs up!
I know this is nothing but sometimes most cars forget the most basic useful functionalities, like this hook here
I was a passenger for most of the journey and only drove till the end. So while I was seated, I felt the seats were comfortable as with any Honda cars you’ve seen. One thing to note as well is that you have an empty space in between seats so that you can go from front to back without having to get out of the car!
Also noted was the use of petrol from Mont Kiara to our first stop in between there and Putrajaya – it came up to only 8.5km per litre for a 80kmh journey.
The car at side view, see how wide the open door spaces are!
After being seated for about 20 minutes, these are what I noted:
1. Driving through pot holes aren’t as jerky as other MPV cars I’ve used (can’t really compare with sedans can we?)
2. Cornering was solidly stable at decent speeds, while response was firm and quick (as a passenger)
3. Picking up at a slope with 3 heavyweight adults and one slim pretty girl (LOL) was amazingly powerful, even with the 1.5 litre engine :/
View from the back. Oh, yes, those doors are automated!
One of the only problems I encountered during the journey was the temperature of the car from the back. At first we had the air con set to the minimum to conserve petrol, but then we realised that there was no air slots at the back. We did enquire this to one of the Honda representatives and they said that since it wasn’t a medium or full-sized MPV, that was not really needed. If we wanted to, they added, we can turn on the feet blower which DOES reach the back. In the end, it wasn’t really bad la, especially when we blasted it away after not being able to take it haha!
Looking good eh! Take note at the side mirror being placed nearer to driver's seat
The shape I guess is a little different from most MPVs especially at the front. We found out later that the safety ratingfor this car is 6 stars, with the front of the car being able to reduce the energy of collision should an accident happen. This really saves lives of others who may be involved even without their own doing ie carelessness of other drivers. Kudos to that Honda, safety first!
Blinkers on the large side mirrors
We soon arrived safely at Putrajaya, all 8 Honda Freed cars in a large convoy. It was really fun, especially with us communicating via walkie-talkies and even encountered the BMW convoys while on the way. Thrilling and exciting, I might add
Oh and during the journey I was tweeting live (follow me at @spinzer for more such updated!) and somebody did ask me to check the decibel measurements to show how silent the car is at idle, at 80km/h and at 110km/h. I have the results here with me:
Idle: 40dcb
80 km/h: 50dcb
110km/h: 70dcb
I guess that’s good enough eh, cause that’s Honda engine for you.
Harvinder Singh telling us to basically camwhore with anything and everything!
Finally we got to rest a little and allow our cameras to go lose. Some did some crazy stuff while others went and tested the Freed’s great turning capabilities!
Eric Yong wanted to take a picture of how the automated door senses blockage and immediately opens again without causing injuries
While I could have showed you awesome pictures in this blog, I’d rather invite you to visit my other fellow test drivers’ blog to view theirs. It’s awesome really!
Advertlets’ – http://www.advertlets.com/weblog/2010/08/02/389/
Paul Tan’s – http://paultan.org/2010/04/22/honda-freed-premium-compact-mpv-launched-rm112980/
Missy Cheerio’s – http://www.missycheerio.com/day-out-with-the-new-honda-freed/
And more to come!
The Honda Freed's backside... Nice to be free, eh?
Paul and Missy Cheerio! (I didn't put mine cause we looked so bad in my photo )
An inside look under the hood
Our group photo at Putrajaya, Lakeside!
Honda Freed car specifications. Which you all need to know.
4 Seater + Style
- Automatic Dual Sliding Doors with Remote Control for easy access
- Forward Tilting Hinge Front Door to avoid accidental knocks
- Easy Access and Low Tail Gate Opening for easy loading and easy access
- One Step Low Floor with Grip Assist for elderly and handicapped easy access
4 Seater + Technology
- High Rigidity Structure for better handling and stability on the road
- Suspension System with front McPherson Strut & rear H-Shape Torsion Beam
- Small Turning Radius of 5.2m
- Active Lock-Up System
- 5 speed AT and Drive by Wire
4 Seater + Space
- Walkthrough Cabin with a 200mm walkway for easy access
- Big Cargo Capacity
- 3rd Row Foldable Seats that folds up in 3 steps easily
- Flat Roof and Flat Floor creates more head room and cabin space
4 Seater + Observation
- Tilt Steering for different driver’s needs
- Multi Layer Meter Cluster display all necessary information
- Double DIN Stereo System with radio, MP3, CD Player + USB and AUX for iPod and other digital media players
- Foot Parking Brake
4 Seater + Safety
- JNCAP (Japan New Car Assessment Program) Rating at the highest of 6 Stars
- Dual Front SRS Airbags
- ABS: Anti-lock Braking System
- EBD: Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- BA: Brake Assist
- Fuel Lid Auto Lock Safety System prevents the sliding door from opening fully when the fuel lid is open
- Shift Hold Control + Grade Logic Control
- G-Force Control (G-CON) Technology
4 Seater + Utilities
- Backrest Hook
- Glove Box
- Glove Box Card Holder
- Front Seat Back Pocket
- Illuminated Centre Tray
- Large Door Pockets
- Cup Holders – Total of 7!
4 Seater + Accessories (Optional Items)
- Tail Gate Spoiler
- Fog Lights
- Door Visors
- Cargo Tray
- Child Seat
- GPS Navigation
For more information, visit Honda Malaysia at http://www.honda.com.my or visit their Honda Freed site at http://www.honda.com.my/freed/overview/
Our final group picture with the Honda team - Made possible thanks to Honda Malaysia and Advertlets
So what do you think of the Honda Freed “premium compact MPV” after all that? They were my honest views on it, and while I do not profess to be a professional car reviewer, at least I can say as a lifestyle guy, the MPV is a practical approach especially if I have a family with me, especially with the price tag on it. What is it you ask?
RM112,980
That’s right.
This should summarize it all
Thanks for reading my first ever car review. Do ask me any further questions in the comments below
Social Media: Best method of communication for brands?
by christock on Aug.03, 2010, under Project Maniacs
Now we all know that all companies try their best to find the most effective way to communicate with their existing and prospective buyers, and I’m sure that the vice-versa is true as well; most people do want to find out more information about their favourite brand without having to face spammy stuff which can get pretty annoying. Who’s with me here?
The official Crocs Bloggers!
Crocs Malaysia, my preferred footwear for all occasions and also whom I am an official blogger for (the earlier first, latter second :p) is constantly trying to find an answer to that too. I thought it might be great that we source the answers from friends and family then, at least we will be able to identify two things at the end of the day:
1. If Crocs Malaysia were to send out a communiqué (for example, like a loyalty programme thingie) which method would you prefer: Facebook, Website, Direct e-mailing, SMS or Twitter? (notice I left out non-social media methods like TV ads and door to door flyers- they are out of fashion imho!)
2. If YOU were interested in a brand, SAY LA, Crocs (which I know a lot of you do
At the end of the day, it’s about finding the right balance between the way how Crocs Malaysia sends out the information (of course they do as they have monthly promotions plus announcements of clearance sales!) and the way how YOU would best receive it- and it all boils down to a method of communication we can all compromise with
Added to that, the best few replies to question 1 and 2 will receive an exclusive premium by Crocs worth RM89 each- a super handy shoe bag! If you haven’t won any from previous contests in my fellow official Crocs blogger’s site, then try your luck here- trust me it’s way easier since I’ve probably the least visitors among all of them
By the way, do follow Crocs Malaysia on both Twitter and Facebook, also do visit their website at http://www.crocs.com.my/ to find out existing communications method.
So give me your answers to points 1 and 2, now!
Related links (all of them contain great blog posts, not to be missed!):
Crocs Calls – MissyCheerio
All about Crocs – FeeqSays
What would you like to hear and see from Crocs in terms of Product, Promotions and Events?? – Rebecca Saw
Crocs Trailbreak: Not Entirely Pretty But Kicks Ass – Marcky
Pimp Daddy Ren’s Housewarming!
by christock on Jul.17, 2010, under Living Life
Once in a while I’d need to chill down after a hectic season or two, and most of the time I’d love hanging out with this bunch of people whom I love very much, especially Ren (who’s in the UK btw!) who hosted a little housewarming party for us
Of course, it has nothing to do with the fact that there were girls in bikini in the pool la. no no not at all lol!
Wenpink was there too, who’s now an air stewardess okay! Don’t pray pray
Guys, this is Ren. Flanked by two hot babes. Yeh, that’ the pimp daddy yo!
I said it once, I’ll say it again: REN IS DA PIMP DADDYYYYY!!
Of course his Royal Shortness aka David Cheong was here too, showing off his big tool. I kid you not.
Wah.
Ren took a dive in the swimming pool, and soon after…
Sherry followed suit. What, related mah these pictures. You think I randomly put one meh?!
The tall gang came. Damn tall they all. Damn kao kao lo.
Steph wuz here too!
And the fatty too. Oops.
We had lots of fun esp when Jessica came too. Thought I should share this moment again, though it’s been quite a long time edi 
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Ren, can we have another one pretty please????
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