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ESPN cordially invited me to the ESPN Grandstand as they proudly present a highly-charged Barclays Premier League face-off – in live, high-definition screening.

Billed as one of the fiercest sporting rivalries in football, Manchester United and Liverpool match-up this weekend ! Themed “It’s Like Being There”, expect nothing less than an adrenaline-fuelled atmosphere as fans cheer for their teams. Come join us for a fun Sunday with football.

Supported by ESPN STAR Sports’ Barclays Premier League broadcast sponsors – Chang Beer, Maxis, MYEG and Panasonic – ESPN Grandstand will hosted by ESPN STAR Sports presenter, Reem Shahwa.

With both Manchester United and Liverpool each having won a total of 18 league trophies, the tie undoubtedly looks to be another thrilling encounter at Old Trafford between two sides determined to claim bragging rights as the greatest football club in England.

Come join us at the ESPN Grandstand as football fans are entertained throughout the day with fun games leading up to the big match. With loads of prizes such as exclusive ESPN STAR Sports premiums to be given away during an exciting pre-game and half-time packed with activities, come early to secure your prime viewing spot!

MAXIS WELCOMES iPAD 3G OWNERS WITH INTRODUCTION OF MICRO-SIM
First to launch micro SIM in Malaysia at all Maxis centres nationwide

MEDIA RELEASE
For immediate release
Kuala Lumpur, 10 May 2010

More than 12 million Maxis Berhad (‘Maxis’) customers may now enjoy the full experience of next generation smart devices such as the iPad 3G with the introduction of the micro SIM from Malaysia’s leading communications provider. The micro-SIM, specially manufactured for the new phase of smart devices, is smaller in size compared to the standard GSM SIM.

Jean-Pascal Van Overbeke, Chief Operating Officer of Maxis, said, “Maxis welcomes iPad 3G owners with the introduction of the micro SIM in Malaysia. Maxis customers will be the first in Malaysia to be able to purchase the micro SIM by just walking into any of our 31 Maxis centres nationwide. We are pleased to be the first to offer this convenience to customers in Malaysia who are looking forward to the best technologies and services compatible with the latest telecommunications devices. A recent report predicts that smart phones of the near future will very likely be adopting the micro SIM as a standard feature[1]. Maxis is pleased to be able to meet the future needs of our customers today.”

The micro SIM from Maxis may be used with both Mobile Data and Broadband plans. Customers may sign up for an Enhanced Mobile Data Plan at the following prices: RM58 for 500MB, RM78 for 1.5GB, and RM88 for 3GB. Meanwhile, Maxis Broadband customers may sign up for the following plans: RM48 for 1.5GB, RM68 for 3GB and RM98 for 6GB (promotion ends 31 May).

Since SIM cards were first introduced globally, mobile device manufacturers have tried to fit maximum features into minimum space. The micro SIM is a natural product of this evolution and will in the very near future be able to address a wide range of communications devices which are sleeker in design. It is currently being used globally for devices such as the iPad 3G.

Apple launched the iPad 3G on 30 April in the United States and has announced that the iPad 3G would go on sale in nine international markets – Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom – on 28 May, with pre-ordering in these markets to begin on 10 May. Meanwhile, Apple will commence the third stage of its global iPad 3G rollout in July when the device will go on sale in nine more countries, including New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore. Since launch, Apple claims to have sold 1 million iPads in the first 28 days, with users downloading over 12 million apps and more than 1.5 million e-books.[2]

For more information on the micro SIM from Maxis, please visit www.maxis.com.my or call 1800 821 123.

Release Date: 30 December 2010
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Starring: Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp
Directed by: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

A remake of the French film Anthony Zimmer, the film revolves around Frank (Depp), an American tourist visiting Italy to mend a broken heart. Elise (Jolie) is an extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his path in order to mislead all those following her former lover. Against the breathtaking backdrop of Venice, Frank pursues a potential romance but soon finds himself the pursued as he and Elise are caught in a whirlwind of intrigue and danger.

Release Date : 30th September 2010
Genre : Drama, Romance
Starring : Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, James Franco, Richard Jenkins
Directed by : Ryan Murphy (Director of TV Series, Glee)

Synopsis:
Liz Gilbert (Julia Roberts) had everything a modern woman is supposed to dream of having – a husband, a house, a successful career – yet like so many others, she found herself lost, confused, and searching for what she really wanted in life.

Newly divorced and at a crossroads, Gilbert steps out of her comfort zone, risking everything to change her life, embarking on a journey around the world that becomes a quest for self-discovery. In her travels, she discovers the true pleasure of nourishment by eating in Italy; the power of prayer in India, and, finally and unexpectedly, the inner peace and balance of true love in Bali. Based upon the bestselling memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love proves that there really is more than one way to let yourself go and see the world.

GEORGE TOWN: Penang will host the International blogger festival, Blogfest.Asia, for the first time from Oct 1 to 3 at the Wawasan Open University, here.

The event, which aims to provide a platform for Asian bloggers to share their experience in blogging, was sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and the Penang state government.

According to its organising committee chairman Khor Khan Khai, more than 300 notable bloggers from Cambodia, Singapore, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, China and Mongolia were expected to attend.

“We hope that this conference will fulfil its desired objective of creating awareness on the opportunities that come with new media, and make strong technological and social impacts for the benefit of the region,” he told reporters, here today.

He said the conference would also allow newcomers to learn from the more established bloggers, as well as industry experts speaking on a variety of subjects ranging from journalism and new media to technology and commerce.
“The three-day conference organised by Hong Kong bases Dot.Asia Organisation, Mybloggercon.com and Wawasan Open University, will feature activities ranging from workshops, public talks, discussions and action camps,” he said.

The highlights of the conference will include the 2010 Mybloggercon Awards and Asia Blogger”s Choice Awards. — BERNAMA