NKOTB is back on the block?

Is it for real?

The biggest boy band back in the late 80s and early 90s is planning for a reunion. Their website, www.nkotb.com is up again after a long period of dormancy. However there are no confirmation whether there's going to be a tour or release of a new album.

"I wanted to address the rumors of the NKOTB Reunion Tour," Wood wrote on his MySpace blog Monday. "There has been no talk of this and you are getting it from the source directly...You can't believe everything you read."

Wood, who said that he was releasing a solo album in March, didn't completely close the door on the would-be reunion, however, writing on his blog, "Never say never!"

Well, their time is over when they called it quit back in 1994. But I don't mind to see what they are coming up with. It's great to reminisce the mega success of the boy band who once rule the world and music charts.

By the way, this is my favourite NKOTB's song. I know it's kinda dorky to listen to this song now but what the heck.

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Politicking: The survival guide

Whether you are working in a big corporate or just a small organisation, more often you will encounter 'back stabber'. They will do whatever they can to achieve personal gain at the expense of others. Politicking is their game.

Well, thank goodness I've not really encounter such people before but I have heard so much about. I was browsing through The Straits Times, a Singapore based newspaper and I thought this article under the recruitment section is worth sharing here.

So how are we going to survive in an environment where politicking game is what your colleagues play?

1. Always present ideas in favour of organisational goals and not your own personal interests.

2. Develop the right image by adopting a style of dressing and behaviour that conforms to the culture norms of the organisation.

3. Develop a resource base (expertise and knowledge) that is central to the organisation's activities.

4. Try to create the illusion that you are indispensable.

5. Be visible! Take part in social as well as work activities.

6. Be seen to be popular by developing strategic allies at different levels within organisation.

7. Avoid 'tainted' people - avoid too much contact with fringe employees, those whose loyalty and ability are questionable.

8. Always support your boss without being labelled as a 'boot licker' or a 'yes man'.

German Film Week at Asia Europe Institute, University Malaya is back

THE Asia-Europe Institute (AEI) of Universiti Malaya (UM) and Goethe Institute Malaysia are organising the annual German Film Week once again.

I was at the event last year. Thanks to Nux for reminding me about this even or I'm going to miss it this year.

Supposed there will be 5 films shown at AEI. However, the first film 'The Fisherman and His Wife' was shown yesterday, Sunday, 27th January between 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac), Sentul instead.

Anyway, there's another 4 more award-winning films to come:

30 Jan: The Lives of Others
13 Feb: Schultze gets the Blues
20 Feb: The Miracle of Bern
27 Feb: Kebab Connection

The venue for the above films is: AEI, UM
Date: Every Wednesday, 30 Jan - 27 Feb, 2008
Time: 8.30 onwards
For direction go to: map

You know why I love so much about this event? Free movies and free refreshment. And it's open for all. Where can you get that in KL, please tell me.

Australian Open 2008: What would you like to drink?

Tsonga drinks during the final match with Novak Djokovic.

The woman sitting next to Sting and behind Andy Summers looks like she has been drinking since day 1 at the Australian Open.

And Djokovic gets to taste his first Grand Slam success.

(All pictures from Getty Images)