Shaz juga peminat fotografi selain daripada makan makan makan ajer tiap tiap hari, dan 4 daripada gambar yang paling cool shaz ambil di konsert Daughtry LIVE in KL ialah... seperti ini!!! Kalau korang suka gambar2 yg shaz ambik nie! Komen la sikit, kan best!

Haha enjoyy the photos y'all :-)

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Macam mana, best tak gambar Shaz ambik di Konsert Daughtry LIVE in KL?
Ok, setakan ini saja...gambar gambar Daughtry, next update Shaz akan upload gambar trip ke Singapura, Bandong dan juga Bangkok!

Kawan Shaz yang bernama Zul akan berangkat dalam masa 2 minggu lagi ke Nottingham Universitiy di United Kingdom. Ada la majlis doa selamat dan makan makan di kediaman Zul di Kajang! Makan SEDAP, heehhhe... apa lagi, makan jer semua ayam, lamb, daging! HAhaha...

Zul ialah seorang pelajar di Nottingham Uni @ Kajang, pelajar biasiswa Petronas...bermakna lepas graduate nanti kena la kerja untuk Petronas dulu! Besttt aper, Petronas ofis di KLCC! Hahaha ok ok jom tengok gambar!

Ehhh jap jjap! Kalau korang nak add Shaz dalam Facebook - search ajer untuk "Shaz Xfresh". Ok, jangan malu malu - add ajer!

L-R: Faiz, Khairi, Gary, X, Zul, Caleb, Audrey dan juga Nico!

Rumah Zul di Kajang, ada buat cateringggg!

(Xfresh & Sony Ericsson - MempersembahkaN

Traffic Jam Street Party).

Seperti yang di-janjikan, gambar gambar yang cool anda nantikan daripada Xfresh & Sony Ericsson Traffic Jam Street Party @ 1Utama.

Mesti anda dah tunggu untuk selama-lamanya untuk gambar gambar ini. Sorry la, Shaz nie selalu ajer busy busy busy! Makan sana, makan sini... ish ish ish!

Shaz percaya SonyEricsson tak lama lagi akan mengadakan banyak lagi konsert bersama artis tempatan dan antarabangsa tak lama lagi! Ini kerana ia bukan sahaja memberi "top of the mind" awareness kepada pengguna-pengguna SonyEricsson tetapi support yang lebih hebat daripada pengguna-pengguna kerana konsert bersama artis sebesar ini datang ke Malaysia untuk membuat persembahan.

Ok, Jom kita tengok gambar-gambar yg COOL ini!

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Pagi sabtu, 23hb Ogos 2008 - Shaz dikejutkan dengan bunyi SMS ringtone! Selalunya saya tak perhatikan sangat sms yg dapat pada waktu pagi...1,2, biasa jer... tapi kali ni sampai tak henti-henti bunyi sms ringtone!

Tadaaa...lalu Shaz baca sms daripada kawan-kawan Shaz, diorang semua kata nampak gambar Shaz handsome dalam TheSTAR Newspaper pagi tu. Hahaha... apa lagi, terlompat la daripada katil dan masuklah ke TheSTAR Online website untuk nak baca artikel yang di-tulis oleh kawan Shaz, iaitu seorang blogger terkenal "Nicole Tan @ Nicole Kiss".

Jom baca artikel ini..."TheStar Newspaper".

XFresh FM DJ Shaz Mukhtar has a passion for going online

BLOGGED OUT
By NICOLE TAN

I AM driving. It is pouring heavily and my speedometer tells me that I am not going any faster than 10km per hour. It is 5.30pm on a Wednesday and I am stuck in a jam with two million other people on the roads in the Klang Valley and will probably be stuck here for another hour or so. Brilliant.

I turn on the radio, like every other driver around me is probably doing, to seek some entertainment to distract me from this traffic misery. A booming voice speaking immaculate English comes through the speakers, and I instantly recognise it.

Muhd Shazli Md Mukhtar, better known as Shaz Mukhtar, works from Monday to Friday every week, for only four hours daily, from 4pm to 8pm. And, guess what? His main job is, believe it or not, to talk!

Well, actually that is not entirely true.

Shaz, 25, also gets to meet different artistes every day for the interviews he carries out on the show; attends press conferences, product launches and concerts, and is invited to official launches of restaurants and movie premieres. Sounds like a dream job? Well, it certainly is for this XFresh FM radio announcer.

“It’s not so much about the lifestyle but the things that you get to do and experience by doing these things. It’s like one of those lifetime experiences,” Shaz said.

Tall, dark and handsome, Shaz delivers an articulate speech, especially in English. He was born in the United States and raised in France (yes, he speaks French, too), where he lived and studied for six years before returning to Malaysia to continue his degree course in Film Television & Broadcasting/PR at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology in Cyber-jaya.

Like most people in his line, Shaz loves his job. He started working as a DJ in January 2006 but has been with the company since 2001, working behind the scene, save for a one-year break in between.

On how he landed his dream job, Shaz said: “We all have to start somewhere and move up the ladder, and that’s what I’ve been doing the past years — gaining valuable experience in various departments in the workplace.”

Yum!: Shaz enjoying his meal at his favourite restaurant, YO!sushi

Named “Chronicles of a Frenchie”, Shaz’s blog (http://shazfx.blogspot.com) documents many of his food entries, travel trips and his personal life. That means you will also get to read about the events he attends and the perks of being a radio announcer.

“I’ve been blogging since 2003, but I stopped for a year or two, then resumed it in 2005 and have continued till the present. I started off blogging with Blogspot and Xfresh’s online website blog system. I wanted something, somewhere I could put up photos of places I went with my friends, a platform where I could inform and keep my friends up to date with the events and happenings in my life,” Shaz said.

However, Shaz believes in keeping a blog personal and that the best way to market one’s blog is through word of mouth.

“One thing I don’t do is promote my blog by asking people to link me or any other means. A blog is a personal thing, but in my case, it’s not that personal any more ... even my clients read my blog!” Shaz admitted.

Despite working in the entertainment industry, he values the times he hangs out with his friends at mamak or coffee shops.

In his free time, Shaz has a passion for going online. From surfing the net, facebook-ing, chatting to playing online games, this DJ is a true born and bred Generation V ? Internet generation.

Pop by his blog and get a taste of glam. You never know, it might just be your next step to fame.

*Celebrating Sport Elegance for 75 Years!

Just recently, i went to The Gardens @ MidValley to buy myself a brand new fragrance! Well that's one of my hobbies actually. Trying out new fragrance every month or so!

This time around, well it was my birthday and the best part of it all is LaCoste is celebrating its 75th year anniversary and came out with a Collectors Edition to their "Essential" - LaCoste fragrance. And this was my birthday present to myself.

Being the person who i am, i won't buy a new fragrance just because i want to, but if only it suits me and it satisfies me to the max. Very picky i know, but LaCoste's Essential was my choice for this month of July 2008. Happy Birthday Shaz!!! (that's me...oh!).

Essential is one of LaCoste's classic fragrance that not only depicts a men but also his lifestyle. You can smell that classic and elegant feeling once you have it on you or even smell it as a person who sprayed it on them and passes by.

LaCoste essential has a fresh feel to it, yet but the classic feeling too. From other reviews i've read regarding the "Essential", I've been inspired by their comment on the essential having a "citrus" kind of smell. There are many kinds of fragrances out there, it really depends which type you like but the most common type is the citrus and sweet smell.

The one thing that's sure to strike you at first application of the fragrance on your skin is a burst of intense green freshness - yes, and i mean it! The composition of the fragrance has this feel of "Tomato Leaves" and not forgetting "Citrus" - fruit and water as well.

Awww, so sweet! Yes i'm feeling the sweetness in me right now after applying the perfume but let's not also forget the other feel of the fragrance where it has this Black Pepper feel to it giving it a spicy, intriguing sweetness. Different than any of my other fragrances but it's a challenge for me to try the Essential by LaCoste.

What's so GREAT about this fragrance is its innovative patented "Time Release Technology" in which LaCoste Essential benefits from as you are able to "re-animate" the scent (because sometimes you may feel that the fresh notes fades off too quickly. So the next best thing is this Time Release Technology where you can simply re-animate the scent by breathing on the skin, making the scent be on you and makes you feel and smell great for a longer period of time than a conventional fragrance.

Alright, it's your turn to get a glimpse and purchase the limited edition 75th Years of Sport and Elegance "LaCoste - Essential" which is only available from 15th July onwards till stock is finished. So, better get it before its too late. I have to admit the bottle does look nice with curves that's far different from any of my other fragrances here at home.

P/S: I brought the fragrance over to the office right after i purchased it @ The Gardens, Faraa our Content Editor @ XFM LUVES the smell! Hahaha, now i'm no longer known as the person who just loves to eat, but who loves to explore more on fragrances, gadgets and other stuffs! Long live my stomach...diet diet diet...yes it's about time!

A great event is when Microsoft holds the TECH.ED SEA conference and sees participants from throughout the region. But it became a Success Story when it is held back to back consecutively in Malaysia for the past few years and especially when over 3,000 developers and IT Pros converge to be a part of the experience last 11th August 2008.

The doors opened at the KLCC Convention Center giving entry to participants from 41 countries throughout the region and speakers from various different entities. Imagine what can you learn or find at this convention if you're a technopreneur, IT administrator, software developer, software architect. With so much you can learn and share the future might just be here for you.

I was there for a few days, the keynote speech was amazing! This was my first Microsoft TECH.ED SEA conference that i've been to, i have always wanted to go to the previous ones but failed to do so. But believe me i've learnt so much from the opening ceremony, the speeches shared by the speakers and not forgetting mingling around with the pros!

So if you missed out on this one, and you are one of the above or just a student! (Yess...students too are there to have a feel of what TECH.ED is all about and to learn stuffs), yes one of my friends Wen Loong (from Taylors College Subang Jaya) was there for the event and he gained so much from the conference as he was part of the experience during this 4-day event - Well, only one thing can be said if you missed out. Be sure to come to next year's TECH.ED SEA 2009.

Tech.Ed SEA 2008 featured more than 100 breakout sessions across 12 key tracks, namely Architecture, Database platform, Developer tools, and languages. Not forgetting Office & Sharepoint, Management, Security, SOA and Business Processes. Web and User Experience, Windows Client, Windows Mobile and Embedded, Windows Server Infrastructure and Unified Communications.

If you're an IT student and are studying any parts of these components you will simply love this conference as it helps to share with you the current innovation and technology across the platforms and programs.

Now, if that's not enough! During the press conference it was mentioned by Tyson Dowd (Senior Director, Malaysian Software Economy @ Microsoft Malaysia) that there's even Instructor-Led labs and Hands-on Lab sessions where you are able to evaluate products, smart technologies and computing practices from both Microsoft and a number of its most important industry partners.

Awesome innit!!! - Well over the four days conference, key speakers from Microsoft's top executives and product team members were there to share with attendees of the conference. Who are they you may ask! Haha, none other than Ward Ralston (this guy is funny! Really made the conference hall LIVELY), Steve Riley, Joel Oleson, Tony Krijnen and Loke Uei Tan.

All-in-all, i am pretty much sure those of you who are in college have heard of Microsoft Tech.Ed before as Microsoft did some small based seminars, hands-on lab sessions and exhibitions in several colleges in Malaysia to educate students on some of its products and technology. Most of these are conducted by Microsoft and helped by students from participating colleges / Uni and best of all is that it's FREE!

See you next year for Microsoft TECH.ED SEA 2009 :-)
Below are pictures from the Microsoft TECH.ED SEA 2008 - Opening Ceremony & Press Conference.

(From L ? R)

• Tyson Dowd, Senior Director, Malaysian Software Economy, Microsoft Malaysia
• Saw Ken Wye, Vice President, Microsoft Asia Pacific
• Dato’ Badlisham Ghazali, Chief Executive Officer, Multimedia Development Corporation of Malaysia (MDeC)
• Yasmin Mahmood, Managing Director, Microsoft Malaysia
• Saiful Shamlan, Vice President, Multimedia Development Corporation of Malaysia (MDeC)
  
  

Over 3000 IT pros gathered for the Microsoft Tech.Ed Southeast Asia 2008 conference

Ward Ralston of Microsoft

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RandomActs(RA) is organising another project here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. But this time it not only involves our capital city but in a few other countries worldwide as well.

Remember the KL freeze that brought together 1000 over people in Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur month back? The Sunway Pyramid Freeze co-organised with a sister station at AMP Radio Networks and not forgetting a few other events organised by RA as well.

Well there's another one coming up this 23rd August - the same date as XFM's X-Gig @ Zouk KL. Well if you wanna participate in the event, checkout their website here - Random Alphabets - RWP Project

And oh yea, do check out the video below, i'm in this vid! Awesome wei...This initiative to help change the world into a better place is brought to you by RA.

FACEBOOK - Kalau anda nak add Shaz di Facebook, cari jer nama "Shaz Xfresh" di Facebook dan nanti Shaz akan add korang dlm Facebook ok! Kita jadi kawan!!! YOOOO :-)

Lee Chong Wei - He Won The GAME!!! Yes, i know he lost in the finals round for Beijing Olmypic Games 2008 in Badminton. But Seriously i think he won! YES... not by points but by hearts.

Lee Chong Wei, our badminton player - lost the game in the eyes of others but in the eyes of us Malaysians, we should be proud of him and yes he won the game in our hearts.

Why? C'mon... he has brought Malaysia to such a great length in the Beijing Olympic Games 2008 in Badminton, Imagine how many millions of people are watching the game from all around the world??? YES ALOT! He has perhaps put Malaysia in the spot where more and more people notices Malaysia as another location for their holidays for the upcoming months! Planning a holiday to Malaysia which in the end helps our economy? Doesn't it... it helps us in a whole by putting Malaysia on the map! Congrats Chong Wei for getting us this far!

Life is full of it! Hahaha... Kali nie, Shaz nak jadi "random" sedikit! Upload gambar gambar dari beberapa tempat / event yang cool! So apa kata korang luangkan masa korang sedikit untuk tengok gambar gambar nie! Tetapi sekarang nie... Shaz rasa macam nak gi holiday ker Bandong di Indonesia la untuk ber-shopping! Hahah, boleh tak...boleh tak! :P

Ada beberapa gambar dari surprise birthday party untuk Shaz di La Bodega Bangsar yang kawan Shaz bernama Nico, Joey dan Brian tolong organise kan. Oh yer... tak terlupa Kevin juga! Juga terdapat gambar dari movie premieres untuk filem X-Files, 21, The Mummy! Wahh... kebelakangan nie Shaz banyak jugak gi tengok wayang!

SPOT Check di SMK Pulau Carey - Shaz dan krew-krew Xfresh Streetsurfers ke sana untuk SPOT Check bersama Skuad Cakna Sinar Harian! Awesome yo...makan kat sana BEST gak!

Juga tak lupa terdapat gambar daripada Birthday Dinner shaz bersama kawan-kawan Shaz di Chinoz on the Park @ KLCC.

Selepas blog update ini, Shaz akan upload gambar dan juga info info dari Microsoft TechED 2008 event yang ambil tempat di KLCC Convention Center baru baru ini dan juga World Cyber Games 2008 di MidValley Exhibition Center.