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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald [Movie Review]

11:25 AM Rawlins GLAM 10 Comments A⁺ a^-

I get all excited when I learned about the movie.

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So, as another reason to meet up with friends, we decided to watch the second instalment in the Fantastis Beasts film series and the tenth overall in the Wizarding World franchise. Reading all the contradicting comments online made me even more excited to watch the movie.
SYNOPSIS So, Gellert Grindelwald is being held prisoner and his tongue was cut off to prevent him from 'sweet-talking' the guards and put them under his spells. When departing New York for transfer back to London, he is freed by a follower and Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA) employee, Abernathy.
Ehmmm. Why can't they just teleport him, I wonder?
Despite being banned from travelling overseas, Dumbledore sends Newt to Paris to track down and stop the newly escaped Grindelwald from gathering his faithful pure-blood wizards in his attempt to rule both the Wizarding world and the human world. While locating Grindelwald, Newt comes across the case of the missing Obscurial Credence Barebone, the last of a long pure-blood line of wizards. Grindelwald is also on the look for Credence as he believes that only Credence could kill his living equal, Dumbledore.

Newt also has to settle the misunderstanding between him, Tina (his real love) and Leta (his brother's fiance) during his travel in Paris. While in Paris, Tina meets Yusuf Kama, who is also on the lookout for Credence.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Trivia

Directed by: David Yates

Produced by: David Heyman, J.K. Rowling, Steven Kloves, Lionel Wigram

Production company: Warner Bros. Pictures, Heyday Films

Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures

Running time: 134 minutes

Budget: $200 million
Box office: $253.2 million

During a rally with his followers, Grindelwald preaches about the supremacy of wizards. And he gains more followers when a few of Newt's friends decide to join Grindelwald.
Who is Credence and why is he so important, to everyone? What will happen to the world, with Grindelwald's group grows larger?

MY REVIEW

Plot: 4.0/ 5.0. I love the plot of this instalment. But as the title mentions 'The Crimes of Grindelwald', I remain clueless as to what are the crimes of Grindelwald, up until the end of the movie. And the twists are just too many, at times I got entangled while trying to untangle the twists. So, please focus on the movie so that you will not miss a single clue throughout the movie. By reading the piece from The Insider, there is a list of questions that are left unanswered in this instalment. Hopefully, we will get the answers in the coming ones.
Cast: 4.6/ 5.0. No complaint on this department. Everybody was superb.
Will I watch it again: I don't mind watching it again with the right company.
All pictures are taken from Fantastic Beasts. Thank you.
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Jeonghwa [EXID] Loves My Skincare Products Too

7:30 AM Rawlins GLAM 6 Comments A⁺ a^-

How was your weekend so far? Has it been relaxing? Did you manage to pamper yourself during the weekend?
Most of us tried to but couldn't find the time to just unwind and pamper ourselves because the regime takes time to prepare and finish.
What if there is a product that will allow you to unwind and pamper yourself within 10 seconds? Wait! There is.

A fruit of collaboration between the two huge beauty giants in Korea, Althea Korea and Get It Beauty, a beauty regime collection that showcases real, fresh ingredients and incorporates them into a system that allows a deep, clarifying cleanse while boosting the skin with nutrients and goodness was born. A simplified, nourishing and efficient beauty regime name The Real Skin Detoxer.
The collection was sent to us, Althea Angels in accordance with the 3rd Althea Korea's birthday. And here is my post about the introduction of the beauty regime into the world [The Real Skin Detoxer].
A super-GLAM fact is that the collaboration is super successful and huge that Jeonghwa, a mega K-Pop star from the group EXID is also a fan of these amazing fruits of collaboration.

I have been using the two magnificent masks alternately every weekend and I love both of them equally. The masks were super fast, easy to use and the best thing is, they do not irritate my super sensitive skin.
In the past, I have a tried a few masks and it made my skin itchy and the worst was, I have red spots all over my face. Alhamdulilah, with these two. my skin is happy and glowing. Hehe.

Want to be just like Jeonghwa? Get yours today here. Rawlins GLAM
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Hunter Killer [Movie Review]

11:10 AM Rawlins GLAM 20 Comments A⁺ a^-

My friends and I will always find an excuse to meet up and spend our time together, may it be over coffee, movie or just a plain spicy gossip.

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So, last Diwali holiday, we decided that we NEED to watch a movie together and just simply decided to give Hunter Killer a go. I have read splitting reviews about the movie, so I just want to watch it for myself. SYNOPSIS A US submarime, the USS Tampa Bay, vanishes while shadowing a Russian submarine in the Arctic. In order to find out what's going on and to avoid a possibility of igniting a third world war, Commander Joe Glass was send to investigate the incident.

And what exactly what are watching here gentlemen? I only see dots and lines

Sensing something amiss, Admiral Charles Donnegan agrees with Jayne and Rear Admiral John Fisk's idea to send a Navy Seal team, under the command of Lieutenant Beamen, to discreetly observe a Russian naval base. When they arrive at the base, they witness the Russian Defence Minister, Admiral Durov conducting a coup d'etat by taking the Russian President Zakarin prisoner.

Hunter Killer Trivia

Directed by: Donovan Marsh

Produced by: Toby Jaffe, Neal Moritz, Gerard BUtler, Tucker Tooley, Alan Siegel, Mark Gill

Running time: 121 minutes

Budget: $40 Mill

Distributed by: Summit Entertainment

Meanwhile, under the sea, Commander Glass, onboard of Arkansas, comes across the lost US submarine, on the sea floor, with no survivor. Then the crew hears the distress signal and searches the area for the source. Upon contact with another sunken ship, the Russian submarine, Commander Glass realises that the ship was sabotaged and the explosion comes from inside the submarine.
As they are about to rescue the survivors of the sunken Russian submarine, the crew realises that they are being targetted by another submarine that has been hiding under an iceberg. Skillfully, Glass manages to avoid the impact of the attack and instead, destroys the ambusher, apparently a Russian submarine. Putting the incidents together, Glass realises that the attack on both sunken submarines is staged to start a war.

When will this one stop talking? I need to go home and watch Ellen with my wife

Sir, can you please sit down? I wanna watch the movie too.

Despite disagreement from his crew, especially from his Executive Officer, Glass saves the survivors from the wreck, including the submarine captain, Capt. Andropov.
Back at the base, via the surveillance feeds from Lieutenant Beaman's team, the US government learns that Admiral Durov is trying to ignite a war between the two countries. Admiral Donnegan insists on preparing for war but Rear Admiral Fisk suggests that the Arkansas assist the rescue mission of President Zakarin by the Beaman's team and avoid the war at all cost.
Which route will the US government take, rescue the enemy to avoid a war or face the war?
MY REVIEW Plot: 4.0/ 5.0 One will know from the get-go that the US will be the hero. But I love the curves thrown unexpectedly throughout the movie, it keeps my eyes peeled on the screen. It might not be the best movie that Gerard has ever starred in but there are scenes that you feel like holding your breathe and pray for the safety of the cast.
Cast: 4.6/ 5.0 I would say that the cast is amazing - no complaint whatsoever about their performance.
Will I watch it again: I will, at home.
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Healthier and Fuller Hair with Lab 11 Full-Lift Series

10:11 AM Rawlins GLAM 15 Comments A⁺ a^-

As time catches on, every living soul will worry about the lines in his/her life - worry-line, waist-line and the thinning hairline.

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Nope. Not me. And he is yet to experience the receding hairline haha

And now, me too! The ladies tend to be more cautious about the receding hairline but not the guys (most are quite comfortable with the thinning hair) but not me! I need my hair for all the upcoming events! Hahaha (vain much, Rawlins?)
As of now, my current trend of hairstyling is 'man-bun'. I 'man-bun' my hair to any event that I attend and whenever I work my fat-off in the gym. There's this myth that 'man-bunning' your hair will expedite the thinning hairline but as of now, that's the best style for my hair as my hair is so 'flat and lifeless'.
I have actually met a brand that works for me. It helps to curb the thinning and falling hair and also the scalp problem. But it did not manage to make them fluffier, fuller and more 'alive'.
And then I was introduced to Lab 11 Full-Lift Series that includes Shampoo and Soft Mask. What's so special about the series? Here are the reasons why Lab 11 Full-Lift Series so special.
Unboxing video here [Lab 11 Full-Lift Series Unboxing]

Now, let get straight to the business. What are the ingredients inside these amazing bottles of hair-saviours?

Watercress: It helps to strengthen hair roofs for fluffy hair
Castor oil: To moisturize, darken, thicken hair and reduce hair loss
Eucalyptus essential oil: To reduce inflammation of scalp and relief itchy scalp
Peppermint essential oil: To improve blood circulation, hydrate scalp and reduce hair loss
Argan oil: To provide nutrition, repair damaged hair and restructure split ends
Sweet orange essential oil: To reduce dandruff and make hair shiny and bouncy
Lime essential oil: To remove oil from hair and rebalance scalp moisture from within

Lab 11 Full-Lift Shampoo

Why choose Lab 11 Full-Lift Shampoo?
Weighs at 300ml, the shampoo contains natural watercress extracts to provide high amounts of sulfur, zinc and magnesium to your hair. The consistent use of the shampoo is stronger hair roots, increased hair follicular density and thus plumping up the hair shaft to make the hair look fuller << THIS is the effect that I am really looking forward to. The shampoo claims to make my hair feel lighter after shampooing and visibly thicker. Can you tell the difference from the pictures below? I actually feel my hair lighter, bouncier and a bit fluffy after the usage.

We all shampoo (some might be less than the others lol) so I bet all of us know how to use the shampoo. But here's a prescribed routine to amplify and maximise the impact of the shampoo's goodness upon your hair.

Comb hair to smoothen before shampoo
Wet hair thoroughly
Apply shampoo onto scalp and wash gently. Repeat as necessary
Dry gently with a towel. Tips: When using a hair dryer, use it from TOP to BOTTOM to avoid hair damage.

Lab 11 Full-Lift Soft Mask

This amazing after-shampoo concoction is rich in argan oil, olive oil and amino acids, all of which will help to replenish, hydrate and restructure the split end and broken hair shafts. My hair is easily tangled and at times, I found split ends that make it harder to comb through. As seen from the video and the pictures below, you can tell that the styling process is pretty much simpler and faster, thus saves me some time while getting myself ready to go out.

When applying the soft mask, here are the right way to maximise the effect on your hair:

Dry hair with a towel
Apply soft mask on to hair, from mid-length to end
Use finger to detangle and fully coat hair from root to end
Leave for 2 - 4 min before rinse

Well, to make things easier, here's a tutorial of how to use the Full-Lift Series the right way.

MY VERDICT

I sweat very easily. I sweat when I walk, when I eat spicy food and especially when I exercise. For a working guy who tries to make it to the gym for at least an hour for 4 days in a week and 'man-bun' his hair every time he exercises, you can imagine the state of my hair when the day ends. It will be in a huge sweaty mess.
So, after using the series for almost a week, here are my verdict:

It helps to fluff and give body to my hair. I am a happy guy as my hair is no longer the boring-flat hair.
The hair fall/ loss is lessened.
I love the citrusy smell it has on my hair.
Itchy scalp? Almost non-existense

Now, you want to know more about these amazing duos right?

Just head on to these media links and keep in touch with them. They will show you the way to the amazing hair-regality that is Lab 11 Full-Lift Series.

Website: Lab 11 International

Facebook: Lab 11 International

Instagram: Lab 11 International

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Great Food @ Pak John Steamboat & BBQ Buffet IOI City Mall

7:30 AM Rawlins GLAM 19 Comments A⁺ a^-

Growing up, my parents have a monthly family gathering tradition where we would gather with close families and friends over BBQ, drinks and good gossips ( not in that order hahaha).
Now that I reside so far away from them, I am kinda missing those moments. Since I stay in an apartment, having a BBQ is certainly out of the question.

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Then, upon a recommendation of The Butterfly Project, I decided to visit the recent branch of Pak John Steamboat and BBQ Buffet in IOI City Mall, Putrajaya. Thank God for the new branch, I don't have to travel far to have a great mini-reunion with my friends. We have had tried the ones in e-Curve but as time goes by since I am staying in Bangi and most of my friends are around, we decided not to travel that far and we were all kinda missing the good choice of food there. Now that the branch is nearer, there will be no more reason for not meeting up over great food!
Upon arrival, the staff greeted us warmly and showed us to the table. I immediately scanned the menu and the price. Hey hey! Not bad! with the vast choices, I would say the price is very reasonable (cheap I dare to say too). And this is a buffet restaurant so you can eat to your heart (and tummy) content!
FACT: Pak John Steamboat & BBQ has the halal certification issued by JAKIM

As I love to have vegetables at every meal, I was so relieved and happy that the vegetables are fresh and aplenty. The meat, poultry and seafood sections are the most popular sections but you do not have to fight everybody else to get your pick as the staff are super quick in replenishing the stock. Just queue like normal and civilized people as more stocks are coming right up in no time.

Going around the restaurant, I realised that they have also a fried section where they served fried rice, fried dumplings, fried crab and fish cakes and other sinfully delicious fried foods. Owh. Pak John Steamboat and BBQ Buffet in IOI City Mall, Putrajaya also serves steamed rice here too.

And now they have all those ramens and Japanese noodles that everyone has been talking about. So yes. One will be spoilt for choices here!

And please do not miss out on the Premium Cuts, available at the kitchen. Just head over to the kitchen counter and choose (or don't choose, just have them all like I did) from Premium Beef, Lamb, Abalone and Smoked Duck. And yes, you may come over again and again for the premium choices, not limited to once only.
Don't forget to get yourself some of the dim sums there too, while you are at the kitchen counter. Pssst. Take more of the salted egg pao - it is very yummy!

After all those BBQ-ing and steamboat-ing, you might want to have some hot drinks over small talks with your besties before calling it a day. In our case, it was time to go back because the restaurant was closing and tomorrow is a Monday. Hahaha.

You might want to book your seats before coming, so here are the important numbers to call.
Tel: 012-705 0684 FB: Pak John Steamboat and BBQ Buffet in IOI City Mall, Putrajaya Location: Next to Mr Dakgalbi and on the same row as Dip n Dip
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New and Improved zakat2u Portal

7:30 AM Rawlins GLAM 14 Comments A⁺ a^-

مَا نَقَصَتْ صَدَقَةٌ مِنْ مَالٍ 'Zakat itu tidak mengurangi harta'

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With the advancement of technology (with Industrial Revolution 4.0 nearing too), everything is available online. Thus, with such enthusiasm to join in the tech-advancement wagon, Pusat Pungutan Zakat (PPZ) has further improved the current zakat paying portal to a 4.0 version.
The newest and much improved portal zakat2u is now equipped with user-friendly and functional advancement that will expedite and ease the zakat payment process, especially for the working community. One will find that paying the zakat via zakat2u is time-saving and super easy.

Zakat Zalculator

Various online payment methods

As per PPZ's motto 'Memudahkan Anda Berzakat', here are the new and improved functions available on the zakat2u

A simpler and automatic calculator for zakat calculation

Troli Zakat: enable one to pay more than one type of zakat during a transaction

Availability of official receipt for online payments

Doa recitation for muzakki after a completed zakat payment transaction

Integration with FB Messenger chatbox for zakat payment

A video tutorial of zakat calculation

'The launch of portal zakat2u Version 4.0 serves as a sign of our appreciation to all the zakat payers and for their trust in having us as their zakat collector. Without their contribution, PPZ will not be able to assist almost 30,000 needy families yearly. And now, the number is growing too' said Tuan Haji Ahmad Shukri Yusoff, the Chief Executive Officer of PPZ MAIWP, during the launch. He hopes that the improved quality of service will facilitate and encourage the public to pay zakat to reduce urban poverty.

As of October 2018, a total of RM13 million has been collected via the old version portal. He also hopes that with the launch of the latest version, the amount will achieve RM25 million by the year-end, as the system eases the process and procedures.

The launch of zakat2u Version 4.0

The team behind the development of the new and improved portal

When asked whether PPZ will come up with an online application soon, he confirms that the project is in the pipeline.

The practice of zakat can be used to cultivate the people to be generous and to love qurban. The practice can also remove the stingy nature and the stingy elements. And Allah SWT rewards a great reward for producing the property solely for His pleasure.
"Ambillah (sebahagian) dari harta mereka menjadi sedekah, supaya dengannya engkau membersihkan mereka (dari dosa) dan mensucikan mereka (dari akhlak yang buruk), dan doakanlah untuk mereka, kerana sesungguhnya doamu itu menjadi ketenteraman bagi mereka, dan (ingatlah) Allah Maha Mendengar Lagi Maha Mengetahui." – Surah At-Taubah (ayat 103)
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Overlord [Movie Review]

7:30 AM Rawlins GLAM 19 Comments A⁺ a^-

I got all excited after watching the trailer of Overlord [Youtube].

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And I decided there and then that it was going to be a Zombie Apocalypse movie - which I love.
When United International Pictures Malaysia posted about a contest to win the invites, I immediately joined and yeay! I got to watch the premiere on 31 Oct. 2018 at TGV One Utama.
SYNOPSIS The movie was set during World War II. The American paratroopers are caught behind the enemy lines when their plane crashes. Their mission is simple - destroy a German Radio Tower. Finding their ways through the bloody bodies of their comrades, the troop accidentally met Chloe, a local who then forcefully have to lead them into the village safely.

Is this the botox injection that I need? I have to think twice - that needle is huge!

Overlord Trivia

Directed by: Julius Avery

Produced by: J. J. Abrams, Lindsey Weber

Running time: 110 minutes

Distributed by: Paramount Pictures

The best way to cook the BBQ, fast!

This pinata looks weird.

Lead by Corporal Ford, the troop has to find a way to infiltrate the tower. While trying to find his way into the tower, Private Boyce discovers something else happening inside the tower - a menacing and evil truth that will ruin the world if left alone.

Private Boyce is one kind-hearted person that gets picked on by his comrade, Private Tibbet for being too cowardly. But after learning the truth about what the Nazis are doing to the town and its people, Boyce steps up his courage and bulldozes his way to save the people.

Erm. I told you to look skin deep, but not literally like this. You are overdoing it.

Will the troop succeed in their mission?
Will Boyce be able to save the village and its people?
MY REVIEW Plot: 4.5/ 5.0. I was so looking forward to the zombie apocalypse. Then I realised that I wasn't a zombie movie. It was scientific experiment went wrong. And I was pleasantly surprised by that fact. The actions, the curves and the surprises keep me on my toes throughout the movie. There were screams too! believe me, you will be too! So, be prepared for the gore and the blood. Owh. It might not be suitable for small children too. Cast: 4.5/5.0. Corporal Ford looks so familiar. Then I realised that he looks like Kurt Russell - he should be as he is Kurt's son! I love Chloe so much. She is one kick-a$$ b%tch that you don't want to mess with. Boyce? I got irritated with his 'too strong moral compass' but then, that means he is delivering his character so well!
Will I watch it again: I will, not at the cinema but at home.
All pictures are taken from Google. Thank you. Rawlins GLAM
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Manhajj Mutawwif Application Aims To Ease Umrah Planning and Much More

7:30 AM Rawlins GLAM 19 Comments A⁺ a^-

Remember what happened to Nokia when it refuses advancement, development and latest technology? Wait? What is Nokia? Hahaha. Yeah, Nokia became obsolete because they refuse changes and got left behind.

aplikasi umrah, keperluan haji dan umrah, Manhajj Mutawwif, umrah online,

That was a part of speech given during the launch of Manhajj application by the Manhajj Brothers Sdn Bhd (Manhajj Mutawwif). Manhajj application is an application that assists and guides the Muslims in matters of umrah worship.

As everything is available online nowadays, it is the best to jump into the bandwagon like everybody else. The application serves as a new and sophisticated approach to umrah worship planning including registration, payment and check management as well as ensuring that users receive satisfactory services. The users could also share experiences and knowledge in the app.

The app also offers a complete umrah course online and even has a checklist to help pilgrims perform umrah. Via the app, the users can also choose packages and register for umrah through Feature Umrah along with questions and answers regarding umrah matters.
FACT: Manhajj application is available on App Store and Google Play.

During the launch, Manhajj Mutawwif signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NARSCO Tour and Travel for umrah management services. This latest addition to the services available on the app will enable the future pilgrims to choose from the various trusted travel companies.
FACT: Tabung Haji, Andalusia Travel & Tours and Rayhar Travels are the companies that assist in Umrah and Haj visa.
So, what are the features that will certainly help the users?

There is a feature that certainly attracts me the most - Voice Translator. This will be very helpful, especially for the non-native speaker during the umrah. A Panic Button that will connect the user with the Mutawwif should there is an emergency - one tends to get distracted and split from the group, thus this feature will assist during the crisis.

During the launch, the CEO of Manhajj Brothers Sdn Bhd, Ustaz Abd Halim Ikhsan also launched the second season of Manhajj Mutawwif. The second season will include mutawwif from Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore. So, you know it is going to be tough and rough!

And this time around, there will be more experienced tutors to guide the mutawwifs. As it is opening up to more countries, of course, there will be more competent judges to ensure that the one that will be cronwed as Mutawwif Terunggul Manhaj Mutawwif Antarabangsa will be the deserving one.
What's new on the upcoming show? Sketch artists will also be included in the show to attract more viewers and at the same time, to ensure a more relaxing and engaging viewing session.

The show is coming up on 25 January 2019.

Here are the links that you might want to visit so that you'll know more.
Don't be the last to know! Manhajj's Website | Manhajj's FB | Manhajj's IG
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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald [Movie Review]

Jeonghwa [EXID] Loves My Skincare Products Too

Hunter Killer [Movie Review]

Healthier and Fuller Hair with Lab 11 Full-Lift Series

Great Food @ Pak John Steamboat & BBQ Buffet IOI City Mall

New and Improved zakat2u Portal

Overlord [Movie Review]

Manhajj Mutawwif Application Aims To Ease Umrah Planning and Much More

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