[608] Of September 16

Did you know that Lee Kuan Yew was born on September 16 1923?

I found this out after reading Lee Kuan Yew’s The Singapore Story. Also, hah, his name is Harry Lee Kuan Yew. Harry.

Consider also a much unknown fact that Malaysia was formed on the same date, 40 years later (alright, sarcasm doesn’t work on the net. Read with tongue-in-cheek). Coincidence?

Heh, now I know why the formation of Malaysia was postponed from the planned August 31 1963 to September 16 1963. Maybe this is why a lot of people are trying to shun Malaysia Day altogether.

Damn that bugger. Forever will we as Malaysians celebrate his birthday.

p/s – crazy talk.

There’s a buzz in Los Angeles this week about a certain local football team. Its senior quarterback is completing passes like a seasoned pro. Its electrifying tailback is breaking big runs and even bigger punt returns. There’s talk that maybe this could be a special season.

And USC is looking pretty good, too.

My, those Trojans must be fuming by now.

pp/s – this totally reminds me of my meeting with my econometrics professor. Who was the professor? The famed Daniel Hamermesh. Yup yup. Looks like him too.