A JOURNEY

HAPPY: Orang Utan & Pygmy

2011-06-30T00:07:00.003+08:00

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Orang-utan and Pygmy Elephant survival in the Heart of Borneo has received a major boost with the certification of nearly 300,000 hectares of important habitat in the forest reserves of Ulu Segama-Malua and Tangkulap-Pinangah, in the Malaysian state of Sabah, Borneo.

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified sites are considered to have the highest density in the world of Orangutan sub-species, Pongo pygmaeus morio, and the Borneo pygmy elephant. The area also includes the 34,000 hectare Malua Biobank, an innovative public-private financial partnership pioneered by the Sabah government and its Forestry Department that brings business investment into conservation management.

FSC certification is considered the most credible global sustainable forest management standard that harnesses social and environmental as well as economic benefits.

The announcement was made on June 28, as part of the largest ever tri-annual FSC General Assembly, held for the first time in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

All Sabah forestry consessions certified by 2014

Sabah’s Forestry Department (SFD) has been recognised by WWF as a leader in the pursuit of sustainable forestry in the Heart of Borneo and has imposed a deadline of 2014 for certification of all forestry concessions in the state.

SFD director, Datuk Sam Mannan, said the announcement quadrupled the area of land under FSC certification in Sabah and he hoped it would encourage other concession holders to pursue certification based on an internationally recognized standard such as the FSC, before its 2014 deadline.

WWF Malaysia CEO Dato’ Dr Dionysius Sharma, congratulated SFD on this remarkable achievement.

“FSC certification is a crucial part of independent third party verification of sustainable forest management and its critical role in sustaining viable populations of some of the world’s most endangered wildlife here in the Heart of Borneo, one of the most bio-diverse areas on the planet,” he said.

The certification process was facilitated with SFD via WWF’s Global Forest and Trade Network in Malaysia (GFTN-Malaysia) with support from USAID’s Responsible Asia Forest and Trade (RAFT) program, both of which create market conditions which help conserve the world’s forests.

George White, Head of WWF’s GFTN, said there had been very little certification of Asian tropical forests to date. “This announcement represents a significant leap forward for sustainable management of tropical forests in Asia and evidences the long lasting relationship between SFD and WWF,” he added.

WWF’s Heart of Borneo Leader, Adam Tomasek stressed the importance of this announcement from a global perspective. “This is a living example of how government, business and WWF can work together to make forests worth more standing than cut down. It is also one of the key foundations in the development of a Green Economy for the HoB – a concept which is gaining increasing relevance and support internationally,” he said.

source~WWF

10 Questions: 'prison break'

2011-06-28T07:01:00.002+08:00

"What Really Makes You Tick?" 10 questions you should ask to yourself: a preparation to self-improvement

Be all you can be, but it's not always in the Army. I often see myself as somewhat contented with my life the way things are, but of course it's hard to think of anything else when where are real issues to be discussed.

Still I aspire for something deeper and more meaningful.

So we're all pelted with problems. Honestly it shouldn't even bother or even hinder us to becoming all we ought to be. Aspirations as kids should continue to live within us, even though it would be short-lived or as long as we could hold on to the dream. They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks… or can they?

1. What do I really want?

The question of the ages. So many things you want to do with your life and so little time to even go about during the day.

Find something that you are good at can help realize that small step towards improvement. Diligence is the key to know that it is worth it.

2. Should I really change?

Today's generation has taken another level of redefining 'self', or at least that's what the kids are saying. Having an army of teenage nieces and nephews has taught me that there are far worse things that they could have had than acne or maybe even promiscuity. So how does that fit into your lifestyle?

If history has taught us one thing, it's the life that we have gone through. Try to see if partying Seventies style wouldn't appeal to the younger generation, but dancing is part of partying. Watch them applaud after showing them how to really dance than break their bones in break-dancing.

3. What's the bright side in all of this?

With so much is happening around us there seem to be no room for even considering that light at the end of the tunnel. We can still see it as something positive without undergoing so much scrutiny. And if it's a train at the end of the tunnel, take it for a ride and see what makes the world go round!

4. Am I comfortable with what I'm doing?

There's always the easy way and the right way when it comes to deciding what goes with which shoes, or purse, shirt and whatnot. It doesn't take a genius to see yourself as someone unique, or else we'll all be equally the same in everything we do. Variety brings in very interesting and exciting questions to be experimented.

5. Have I done enough for myself?

Have you, or is there something more you want to do? Discontentment in every aspect can be dangerous in large doses, but in small amounts you'll be able to see and do stuff you could never imagine doing.

6. Am I happy at where I am today?

It's an unfair question so let it be an answer! You love being a good and loving mom or dad to your kids, then take it up a notch! Your kids will love you forever. The same goes with everyday life!

7. Am I appealing to the opposite sex?

So maybe I don't have an answer to that, but that doesn't mean I can't try it, though. Whether you shape-up, change the way you wear your clothes or hair, or even your attitude towards people, you should always remember it will always be for your own benefit.

8. How much could I have?

I suppose in this case there is no such things on having things too much or too little, but it's more on how badly you really need it. I'd like to have lots of money, no denying that, but the question is that how much are you willing to work for it?

9. What motivates me?

What motivates you? It's an answer you have to find out for yourself. There are so many things that can make everyone happy, but to choose one of the may be the hardest part. It's not like you can't have one serving of your favorite food in a buffet and that's it. Just try it piece by piece.

10. What Really Makes You Tick?

So? What really makes you tick? You can be just about anything you always wanted to be, but to realize that attaining something that may seem very difficult is already giving up before you even start that journey. Always remember, that self-improvement is not just about the physical or philosophical change you have to undergo, but it's something that you really want.

Herbal: yes or no?

2011-06-23T06:13:00.003+08:00

Many people nowadays are turning to “organics” and “naturals” otherwise known as herbals. The rising popularity of herbal supplements has created a new fad if not a new health lifestyle. But before you join the bandwagon, here are some things you need to know about this mean, “green” dietary supplementing machine.

What is the difference between a drug and a dietary supplement?

According to the definition set by food and drug administrations in different countries, drugs are chemicals that can prevent, prolong the life, treat other effects of a health condition, improve the quality of life, and/or cure ailments and diseases, or alter the function of any part or chemicals inside the body. These drugs have approved therapeutic claims. For example, paracetamol is a drug given to bring down the body temperature in fever. Ascorbic acid is indicated for the treatment of scurvy. Iron supplements are given to treat mild cases of anemia.

Herbal supplements are not classified as drugs but as dietary supplements. The main difference is that they do not have approved therapeutic claims unlike in the case of drugs. Moreover, dietary supplements could either contain vitamins, minerals, herbals, or amino acids, all aimed to add to or supplement the diet of an individual. They are not intended to be taken alone as a substitute to any food or medicine.

Most of the manufactured medicines we now have once came from animals and plants. Through the years, chemists isolated the life-saving or life-curing components and separated them from the harmful ones. This lead to the further drug research and drug development that lead to the production of a different variety of drugs for many ailments and conditions from synthetic sources. But still we have semi-synthetic drugs, as well as drug that more or less approximate more natural composition. Since herbal supplements are made from a mixture of crude herbs reduced into powder or gel form, and later on packaged as tablets and capsules, there is a possibility that life-threatening or at least body chemistry-altering components are still present, thus the expression of concern from the medical community.

Is there a growing concern with the use of herbal supplements?

Yes. With the rising popularity of using and consuming anything herbal or organic is the proliferation of fake herbal supplements that threaten to endanger lives. If that’s the case, then why are herbal supplements given drug administration approvals? One way of ensuring the safety of the people is to have all candidate drugs, food, drinks, and dietary supplements registered with the proper authority. Otherwise, they would pose more risk with these things being sold in the black market for a hefty sum. We could ensure the quality and safety of herbal supplements if they get proper classification with the food and drug administration. Moreover, people may be able to file the proper complaints in the event a worsening of health condition is proven to be linked to the use of a particular herbal supplement.

Is using herbal supplements worth the risk?

Yes. It cannot be discounted that many who have tried herbal supplements experienced an improvement in their health—whether this is due to the herbals themselves or due to a placebo effect, as long as they do not worsen the condition of an individual, then using them is worth the risk. But of course, certain things must be considered before taking those herbal supplements:

Your doctor knows best.

First of all, clear your condition with your doctor. Ask him/her if taking a particular herbal supplement is safe given your health condition. People with heart, liver, or kidney trouble or malfunction, are usually not advised to take these, or at the minimum is to take these herbals in minimum amounts. All substances pass through the liver and kidney to be processed and filtered respectively. Kava, which is used to relieve people from stress, has been pulled out from the Canadian, Singaporean, and German markets because it contains substances that cause liver damage. Certain herbals such as Ephedra used for losing weight, contains chemicals with heart-inducing effects that can increase heart rate, which in turn can exhaust the heart and cause heart attacks in several documented cases by the American Medical Association.

Follow the directions for use.

Never take more herbal supplements than what is directed by the doctor or as instructed on the bottle. Each individual reacts differently to the components of herbal supplements. While it is perfectly safe for one individual to take in a supplement of primrose oil capsules, another person may be allergic to it. So, do not even think about downing one bottle of

It has no approved curative effect.

No matter how the product pamphlet or the label of the bottle sounds about how it has been found to be helpful in certain health conditions, these herbal supplements are not therapeutic. So do not substitute these for the medications prescribed by your doctor for the treatment of certain diseases, or for the maintenance of blood pressure, lowering of blood sugar and cholesterol, and fight off infections.

Life=Choices+Decisions

2011-06-20T22:57:00.003+08:00

Life is like a road. There are long and short roads; smooth and rocky roads; crooked and straight paths. In our life many roads would come our way as we journey through life. There are roads that lead to a life of single blessedness, marriage, and religious vocation. There are also roads that lead to fame and fortune on one hand, or isolation and poverty on the other. There are roads to happiness as there are roads to sadness, roads towards victory and jubilation, and roads leading to defeat and disappointment.

picture source~ budakhutan

Just like any road, there are corners, detours, and crossroads in life. Perhaps the most perplexing road that you would encounter is a crossroad. With four roads to choose from and with limited knowledge on where they would go, which road will you take? What is the guarantee that we would choose the right one along the way? Would you take any road, or just stay where you are: in front of a crossroad?

There are no guarantees.

You do not really know where a road will lead you until you take it. There are no guarantees. This is one of the most important things you need to realize about life. Nobody said that choosing to do the right thing all the time would always lead you to happiness. Loving someone with all your heart does not guarantee that it would be returned. Gaining fame and fortune does not guarantee happiness. Accepting a good word from an influential superior to cut your trip short up the career ladder is not always bad, especially if you are highly qualified and competent. There are too many possible outcomes, which your really cannot control. The only thing you have power over is the decisions that you will make, and how you would act and react to different situations.

Wrong decisions are always at hindsight.

Had you known that you were making a wrong decision, would you have gone along with it? Perhaps not, why would you choose a certain path when you know it would get you lost? Why make a certain decision if you knew from the very beginning that it is not the right one. It is only after you have made a decision and reflected on it that you realize its soundness. If the consequences or outcomes are good for you, then you have decided correctly. Otherwise, your decision was wrong.

Take the risk: decide.

Since life offers no guarantee and you would never know that your decision would be wrong until you have made it, then you might as well take the risk and decide. It is definitely better than keeping yourself in limbo. Although it is true that one wrong turn could get you lost, it could also be that such a turn could be an opportunity for an adventure, moreover open more roads. It is all a matter of perspective. You have the choice between being a lost traveller or an accidental tourist of life. But take caution that you do not make decisions haphazardly. Taking risks is not about being careless and stupid. Here are some pointers that could help you choose the best option in the face of life’s crossroads:

· Get as many information as you can about your situation.

You cannot find the confidence to decide when you know so little about what you are faced with. Just like any news reporter, ask the 5 W’s: what, who, when, where, and why. What is the situation? Who are the people involved? When did this happen? Where is this leading? Why are you in this situation? These are just some of the possible questions to ask to know more about your situation. This is important. Oftentimes, the reason for indecision is the lack of information about a situation.

· Identify and create options.

What options do the situation give you? Sometimes the options are few, but sometimes they are numerous. But what do you do when you think that the situation offers no options? This is the time that you create your own. Make your creative mind work. From the most simplistic to the most complicated, entertain all ideas. Do not shoot anything down when an idea comes to your head. Sometimes the most outrageous idea could prove to be the right one in the end. You can ask a friend to help you identify options and even make more options if you encounter some difficulty, but make sure that you make the decision yourself in the end.

· Weigh the pros and cons of every option.

Assess each option by looking at the advantages and disadvantages it offers you. In this way, you get more insights about the consequences of such an option.

· Trust yourself and make that decision.

Now that you have assessed your options, it is now time to trust yourself. Remember that there are no guarantees and wrong decisions are always at hindsight. So choose… decide… believe that you are choosing the best option at this point in time.

source- budakhutan photoblog

Now that you have made a decision, be ready to face its consequences: good and bad. It may take you to a place of promise or to a land of problems. But the important thing is that you have chosen to live your life instead of remaining a bystander or a passive audience to your own life. Whether it is the right decision or not, only time can tell. But do not regret it whatever the outcome. Instead, learn from it and remember that you always have the chance to make better decisions in the future.

SELF ESTEEM

2011-06-19T00:10:00.003+08:00

BUILD YOUR SELF ESTEEM,

A STARTER GUIDE TO SELF IMPROVEMENT

So how do you stay calm, composed and maintain self esteem in a tough environment? Here are some tips you may to consider as a starter guide to self improvement.

Imagine yourself as a Dart Board. Everything and everyone else around you may become Dart Pins, at one point or another. These dart pins will destroy your self esteem and pull you down in ways you won’t even remember. Don’t let them destroy you, or get the best of you. So which dart pins should you avoid?

Dart Pin #1 : Negative Work Environment

Beware of “dog eat dog” theory where everyone else is fighting just to get ahead. This is where non-appreciative people usually thrive. No one will appreciate your contributions even if you miss lunch and dinner, and stay up late. Most of the time you get to work too much without getting help from people concerned. Stay out of this, it will ruin your self esteem. Competition is at stake anywhere. Be healthy enough to compete, but in a healthy competition that is.

Dart Pin #2: Other People’s Behavior

Bulldozers, brown nosers, gossipmongers, whiners, backstabbers, snipers, people walking wounded, controllers, naggers, complainers, exploders, patronizers, sluffers… all these kinds of people will pose bad vibes for your self esteem, as well as to your self improvement scheme.

Dart Pin #3: Changing Environment

You can’t be a green bug on a brown field. Changes challenge our paradigms. It tests our flexibility, adaptability and alters the way we think. Changes will make life difficult for awhile, it may cause stress but it will help us find ways to improve our selves. Change will be there forever, we must be susceptible to it.

Dart Pin #4: Past Experience

It’s okay to cry and say “ouch!” when we experience pain. But don’t let pain transform itself into fear. It might grab you by the tail and swing you around. Treat each failure and mistake as a lesson.

Dart Pin #5: Negative World View

Look at what you’re looking at. Don’t wrap yourself up with all the negativities of the world. In building self esteem, we must learn how to make the best out of worst situations.

Dart Pin #6: Determination Theory

The way you are and your behavioral traits is said to be a mixed end product of your inherited traits (genetics), your upbringing (psychic), and your environmental surroundings such as your spouse, the company, the economy or your circle of friends. You have your own identity. If your father is a failure, it doesn’t mean you have to be a failure too. Learn from other people’s experience, so you’ll never have to encounter the same mistakes.

Sometimes, you may want to wonder if some people are born leaders or positive thinkers. NO. Being positive, and staying positive is a choice. Building self esteem and drawing lines for self improvement is a choice, not a rule or a talent. God wouldn’t come down from heaven and tell you – “George, you may now have the permission to build self esteem and improve your self.”

In life, its hard to stay tough specially when things and people around you keep pulling you down. When we get to the battle field, we should choose the right luggage to bring and armors to use, and pick those that are bullet proof. Life’s options give us arrays of more options. Along the battle, we will get hit and bruised. And wearing a bullet proof armor ideally means ‘self change’. The kind of change which comes from within. Voluntarily. Armor or Self Change changes 3 things: our attitude, our behavior and our way of thinking.

Building self esteem will eventually lead to self improvement if we start to become responsible for who we are, what we have and what we do. Its like a flame that should gradually spread like a brush fire from inside and out. When we develop self esteem, we take control of our mission, values and discipline. Self esteem brings about self improvement, true assessment, and determination. So how do you start putting up the building blocks of self esteem? Be positive. Be contented and happy. Be appreciative. Never miss an opportunity to compliment. A positive way of living will help you build self esteem, your starter guide to self improvement.

Wild Flower Garden

2011-06-16T01:31:00.003+08:00

~bunga is flower~

A wild-flower garden has a most attractive sound. One thinks of long tramps in the woods, collecting material, and then of the fun in fixing up a real for sure wild garden.

Many people say they have no luck at all with such a garden. It is not a question of luck, but a question of understanding, for wild flowers are like people and each has its personality. What a plant has been accustomed to in Nature it desires always. In fact, when removed from its own sort of living conditions, it sickens and dies. That is enough to tell us that we should copy Nature herself. Suppose you are hunting wild flowers. As you choose certain flowers from the woods, notice the soil they are in, the place, conditions, the surroundings, and the neighbours.

Suppose you find dog-tooth violets and wind-flowers growing near together. Then place them so in your own new garden. Suppose you find a certain violet enjoying an open situation; then it should always have the same. You see the point, do you not? If you wish wild flowers to grow in a tame garden make them feel at home. Cheat them into almost believing that they are still in their native haunts.

Wild flowers ought to be transplanted after blossoming time is over. Take a trowel and a basket into the woods with you. As you take up a few, a columbine, or a hepatica, be sure to take with the roots some of the plant's own soil, which must be packed about it when replanted.

The bed into which these plants are to go should be prepared carefully before this trip of yours. Surely you do not wish to bring those plants back to wait over a day or night before planting. They should go into new quarters at once. The bed needs soil from the woods, deep and rich and full of leaf mold. The under drainage system should be excellent. Then plants are not to go into water-logged ground. Some people think that all wood plants should have a soil saturated with water. But the woods themselves are not water-logged. It may be that you will need to dig your garden up very deeply and put some stone in the bottom. Over this the top soil should go. And on top, where the top soil once was, put a new layer of the rich soil you brought from the woods.

Before planting water the soil well. Then as you make places for the plants put into each hole some of the soil which belongs to the plant which is to be put there.

I think it would be a rather nice plan to have a wild-flower garden giving a succession of bloom from early spring to late fall; so let us start off with March, the hepatica, spring beauty and saxifrage. Then comes April bearing in its arms the beautiful columbine, the tiny bluets and wild geranium. For May there are the dog-tooth violet and the wood anemone, false Solomon's seal, Jack-in-the-pulpit, wake robin, bloodroot and violets. June will give the bellflower, mullein, bee balm and foxglove. I would choose the gay butterfly weed for July. Let turtle head, aster, Joe Pye weed, and Queen Anne's lace make the rest of the season brilliant until frost.

Let us have a bit about the likes and dislikes of these plants. After you are once started you'll keep on adding to this wild-flower list.

There is no one who doesn't love the hepatica. Before the spring has really decided to come, this little flower pokes its head up and puts all else to shame. Tucked under a covering of dry leaves the blossoms wait for a ray of warm sunshine to bring them out. These embryo flowers are further protected by a fuzzy covering. This reminds one of a similar protective covering which new fern leaves have. In the spring a hepatica plant wastes no time on getting a new suit of leaves. It makes its old ones do until the blossom has had its day. Then the new leaves, started to be sure before this, have a chance. These delayed, are ready to help out next season. You will find hepaticas growing in clusters, sort of family groups. They are likely to be found in rather open places in the woods. The soil is found to be rich and loose. So these should go only in partly shaded places and under good soil conditions. If planted with other woods specimens give them the benefit of a rather exposed position, that they may catch the early spring sunshine. I should cover hepaticas over with a light litter of leaves in the fall. During the last days of February, unless the weather is extreme take this leaf covering away. You'll find the hepatica blossoms all ready to poke up their heads.

The spring beauty hardly allows the hepatica to get ahead of her. With a white flower which has dainty tracings of pink, a thin, wiry stem, and narrow, grass-like leaves, this spring flower cannot be mistaken. You will find spring beauties growing in great patches in rather open places. Plant a number of the roots and allow the sun good opportunity to get at them. For this plant loves the sun.

The other March flower mentioned is the saxifrage. This belongs in quite a different sort of environment. It is a plant which grows in dry and rocky places. Often one will find it in chinks of rock. There is an old tale to the effect that the saxifrage roots twine about rocks and work their way into them so that the rock itself splits. Anyway, it is a rock garden plant. I have found it in dry, sandy places right on the borders of a big rock. It has white flower clusters borne on hairy stems.

The columbine is another plant that is quite likely to be found in rocky places. Standing below a ledge and looking up, one sees nestled here and there in rocky crevices one plant or more of columbine. The nodding red heads bob on wiry, slender stems. The roots do not strike deeply into the soil; in fact, often the soil hardly covers them. Now, just because the columbine has little soil, it does not signify that it is indifferent to the soil conditions. For it always has lived, and always should live, under good drainage conditions. I wonder if it has struck you, how really hygienic plants are? Plenty of fresh air, proper drainage, and good food are fundamentals with plants.

It is evident from study of these plants how easy it is to find out what plants like. After studying their feelings, then do not make the mistake of huddling them all together under poor drainage conditions.

I always have a feeling of personal affection for the bluets. When they come I always feel that now things are beginning to settle down outdoors. They start with rich, lovely, little delicate blue blossoms. As June gets hotter and hotter their colour fades a bit, until at times they look quite worn and white. Some people call them Quaker ladies, others innocence. Under any name they are charming. They grow in colonies, sometimes in sunny fields, sometimes by the road-side. From this we learn that they are more particular about the open sunlight than about the soil.

If you desire a flower to pick and use for bouquets, then the wild geranium is not your flower. It droops very quickly after picking and almost immediately drops its petals. But the purplish flowers are showy, and the leaves, while rather coarse, are deeply cut. This latter effect gives a certain boldness to the plant that is rather attractive. The plant is found in rather moist, partly shaded portions of the woods. I like this plant in the garden. It adds good colour and permanent colour as long as blooming time lasts, since there is no object in picking it.

There are numbers and numbers of wild flowers I might have suggested. These I have mentioned were not given for the purpose of a flower guide, but with just one end in view your understanding of how to study soil conditions for the work of starting a wild-flower garden.

If you fear results, take but one or two flowers and study just what you select. Having mastered, or better, become acquainted with a few, add more another year to your garden. I think you will love your wild garden best of all before you are through with it. It is a real study, you see.

Gardening? Why Not!

2011-06-14T13:06:00.003+08:00

The first thing in garden making is the selection of a spot. Without a choice, it means simply doing the best one can with conditions. With space limited it resolves itself into no garden, or a box garden. Surely a box garden is better than nothing at all.

But we will now suppose that it is possible to really choose just the right site for the garden. What shall be chosen? The greatest determining factor is the sun. No one would have a north corner, unless it were absolutely forced upon him; because, while north corners do for ferns, certain wild flowers, and begonias, they are of little use as spots for a general garden.

If possible, choose the ideal spot a southern exposure. Here the sun lies warm all day long. When the garden is thus located the rows of vegetables and flowers should run north and south. Thus placed, the plants receive the sun's rays all the morning on the eastern side, and all the afternoon on the western side. One ought not to have any lopsided plants with such an arrangement.

Suppose the garden faces southeast. In this case the western sun is out of the problem. In order to get the best distribution of sunlight run the rows northwest and southeast.

The idea is to get the most sunlight as evenly distributed as possible for the longest period of time. From the lopsided growth of window plants it is easy enough to see the effect on plants of poorly distributed light. So if you use a little diagram remembering that you wish the sun to shine part of the day on one side of the plants and part on the other, you can juggle out any situation. The southern exposure gives the ideal case because the sun gives half time nearly to each side. A northern exposure may mean an almost entire cut-off from sunlight; while northeastern and southwestern places always get uneven distribution of sun's rays, no matter how carefully this is planned.

The garden, if possible, should be planned out on paper. The plan is a great help when the real planting time comes. It saves time and unnecessary buying of seed.

New garden spots are likely to be found in two conditions: they are covered either with turf or with rubbish. In large garden areas the ground is ploughed and the sod turned under; but in small gardens remove the sod. How to take off the sod in the best manner is the next question. Stake and line off the garden spot. The line gives an accurate and straight course to follow. Cut the edges with the spade all along the line. If the area is a small one, say four feet by eighteen or twenty, this is an easy matter. Such a narrow strip may be marked off like a checkerboard, the sod cut through with the spade, and easily removed. This could be done in two long strips cut lengthwise of the strip. When the turf is cut through, roll it right up like a roll of carpet.

But suppose the garden plot is large. Then divide this up into strips a foot wide and take off the sod as before. What shall be done with the sod? Do not throw it away for it is full of richness, although not quite in available form. So pack the sod grass side down one square on another. Leave it to rot and to weather. When rotted it makes a fine fertilizer. Such a pile of rotting vegetable matter is called a compost pile. All through the summer add any old green vegetable matter to this. In the fall put the autumn leaves on. A fine lot of goodness is being fixed for another season.

Even when the garden is large enough to plough, I would pick out the largest pieces of sod rather than have them turned under. Go over the ploughed space, pick out the pieces of sod, shake them well and pack them up in a compost heap.

Mere spading of the ground is not sufficient. The soil is still left in lumps. Always as one spades one should break up the big lumps. But even so the ground is in no shape for planting. Ground must be very fine indeed to plant in, because seeds can get very close indeed to fine particles of soil. But the large lumps leave large spaces which no tiny root hair can penetrate. A seed is left stranded in a perfect waste when planted in chunks of soil. A baby surrounded with great pieces of beefsteak would starve. A seed among large lumps of soil is in a similar situation. The spade never can do this work of pulverizing soil. But the rake can. That's the value of the rake. It is a great lump breaker, but will not do for large lumps. If the soil still has large lumps in it take the hoe.

Many people handle the hoe awkwardly. The chief work of this implement is to rid the soil of weeds and stir up the top surface. It is used in summer to form that mulch of dust so valuable in retaining moisture in the soil. I often see people as if they were going to chop into atoms everything around. Hoeing should never be such vigorous exercise as that. Spading is vigorous, hard work, but not hoeing and raking.

After lumps are broken use the rake to make the bed fine and smooth. Now the great piece of work is done.

A Journey to Breastfeeding

2011-06-09T15:23:00.003+08:00

Daddy must know...

From the first moment the infant is applied to the breast, it must be nursed upon a certain plan. This is necessary to the well-doing of the child, and will contribute essentially to preserve the health of the parent, who will thus be rendered a good nurse, and her duty at the same time will become a pleasure.

This implies, however, a careful attention on the part of the mother to her own health; for that of her child is essentially dependent upon it. Healthy, nourishing, and digestible milk can be procured only from a healthy parent; and it is against common sense to expect that, if a mother impairs her health and digestion by improper diet, neglect of exercise, and impure air, she can, nevertheless, provide as wholesome and uncontaminated a fluid for her child, as if she were diligently attentive to these important points. Every instance of indisposition in the nurse is liable to affect the infant.

And this leads me to observe, that it is a common mistake to suppose that, because a woman is nursing, she ought therefore to live very fully, and to add an allowance of wine, porter, or other fermented liquor, to her usual diet. The only result of this plan is, to cause an unnatural degree of fulness in the system, which places the nurse on the brink of disease, and which of itself frequently puts a stop to the secretion of the milk, instead of increasing it. The right plan of proceeding is plain enough; only let attention be paid to the ordinary laws of health, and the mother, if she have a sound constitution, will make a better nurse than by any foolish deviation founded on ignorance and caprice.

The following case proves the correctness of this statement:

A young lady, confined with her first child, left the lying-in room at the expiration of the third week, a good nurse, and in perfect health. She had had some slight trouble with her nipples, but this was soon overcome.

The porter system was now commenced, and from a pint to a pint and a half of this beverage was taken in the four and twenty hours. This was resorted to, not because there was any deficiency in the supply of milk, for it was ample, and the infant thriving upon it; but because, having become a nurse, she was told that it was usual and necessary, and that without it her milk and strength would ere long fail.

After this plan had been followed for a few days, the mother became drowsy and disposed to sleep in the daytime; and headach, thirst, a hot skin, in fact, fever supervened; the milk diminished in quantity, and, for the first time, the stomach and bowels of the infant became disordered. The porter was ordered to be left off; remedial measures were prescribed; and all symptoms, both in parent and child, were after a while removed, and health restored.

Having been accustomed, prior to becoming a mother, to take a glass or two of wine, and occasionally a tumbler of table beer, she was advised to follow precisely her former dietetic plan, but with the addition of half a pint of barley-milk morning and night. Both parent and child continued in excellent health during the remaining period of suckling, and the latter did not taste artificial food until the ninth month, the parent's milk being all-sufficient for its wants.

No one can doubt that the porter was in this case the source of the mischief. The patient had gone into the lying-in-room in full health, had had a good time, and came out from her chamber (comparatively) as strong as she entered it. Her constitution had not been previously worn down by repeated child-bearing and nursing, she had an ample supply of milk, and was fully capable, therefore, of performing the duties which now devolved upon her, without resorting to any unusual stimulant or support. Her previous habits were totally at variance with the plan which was adopted; her system became too full, disease was produced, and the result experienced was nothing more than what might be expected.

The plan to be followed for the first six months. Until the breast- milk is fully established, which may not be until the second or third day subsequent to delivery (almost invariably so in a first confinement), the infant must be fed upon a little thin gruel, or upon one third water and two thirds milk, sweetened with loaf sugar.

After this time it must obtain its nourishment from the breast alone, and for a week or ten days the appetite of the infant must be the mother's guide, as to the frequency in offering the breast. The stomach at birth is feeble, and as yet unaccustomed to food; its wants, therefore, are easily satisfied, but they are frequently renewed. An interval, however, sufficient for digesting the little swallowed, is obtained before the appetite again revives, and a fresh supply is demanded.

At the expiration of a week or so it is essentially necessary, and with some children this may be done with safety from the first day of suckling, to nurse the infant at regular intervals of three or four hours, day and night. This allows sufficient time for each meal to be digested, and tends to keep the bowels of the child in order. Such regularity, moreover, will do much to obviate fretfulness, and that constant cry, which seems as if it could be allayed only by constantly putting the child to the breast. A young mother very frequently runs into a serious error in this particular, considering every expression of uneasiness as an indication of appetite, and whenever the infant cries offering it the breast, although ten minutes may not have elapsed since its last meal. This is an injurious and even dangerous practice, for, by overloading the stomach, the food remains undigested, the child's bowels are always out of order, it soon becomes restless and feverish, and is, perhaps, eventually lost; when, by simply attending to the above rules of nursing, the infant might have become healthy and vigorous.

For the same reason, the infant that sleeps with its parent must not be allowed to have the nipple remaining in its mouth all night. If nursed as suggested, it will be found to awaken, as the hour for its meal approaches, with great regularity. In reference to night-nursing, I would suggest suckling the babe as late as ten o'clock p. m., and not putting it to the breast again until five o'clock the next morning. Many mothers have adopted this hint, with great advantage to their own health, and without the slightest detriment to that of the child. With the latter it soon becomes a habit; to induce it, however, it must be taught early.

The foregoing plan, and without variation, must be pursued to the sixth month.

After the sixth month to the time of weaning, if the parent has a large supply of good and nourishing milk, and her child is healthy and evidently flourishing upon it, no change in its diet ought to be made. If otherwise, however, (and this will but too frequently be the case, even before the sixth month) the child may be fed twice in the course of the day, and that kind of food chosen which, after a little trial, is found to agree best.

notes:

picture - from Facebook BAN Breastfeeding @ www.babble.com

my opinion about that? WHAT !

WHERE'S THE PASSION?

2011-04-24T20:05:00.004+08:00

Violence:Unrest in Arab world, Wedding Day: Prince William and Kate Middleton, Disaster: Japan Earhquake,Tsunami & Nuclear Radiation... so and so much things happened in our world lately. Where is the love? Where is the peace? Where is the passion?...

"Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error: whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. And Allah hears and knows all things."The Qur'an, Al-Baqara, 2: 256)

"Do not treat people with contempt, nor walk insolently on the earth. Allah does not love the arrogant or the self-conceited boaster. Be modest in your bearing and subdue your voice, for the most unpleasant of voices is the braying of the ass." (The Holy Qur'an, Surah Luqman - 31:18-19)

no man is an Island...

2011-04-20T06:45:00.002+08:00

Relationships of all kinds are often perceived as very delicate things, that require extra effort to maintain. However, a relationship can also be something that can provide security and can also be long lasting despite many trials.

Building an effective and lasting relationships is a necessity for several reasons. For example in a group or organization, the well being of the people depends on how efficient and effective that group or organization works.

The group or organization is also dependent on how the members work well with the management.

An ineffective group or organization can really be very frustrating. An effective group or organization can also ask so much on their members, that sometimes the members would be having no life outside the walls of the area where they work or sacrifice the other aspects of their life just to meet deadlines. For an organization or group with this kind of scenario, relationships can be stressed or suffer from breakdown.

People or other entities who depend on these groups or organization also suffer.

Society is defined as a web of relationships, which requires all parties to work and contribute their share in order to achieve a common goal. Having a relationship that is good, where cooperation and respect are manifested, can make society work better. In this way each member works for the good of the whole and towards achieving a common goal. This can only be attained with effective and efficient relationships.

Understanding the other parties' feeling and position creates an effective and efficient relationship. The easiest method to understand what is important to another party is to ask them what they want and listen to what they have to say. When the other party realizes this, they would feel the importance given to them

Effective and efficient relationships require parties to openly express their feelings and positions on all matters pertinent on the relationship. Assuming that the other party understands our needs and give us when we need it without asking for it is not a good practice.

Respect is the key to relationship. In order to create a more effective relationship, parties should treat each other with respect. We can show respect just by listening to the other party and by trying sincerely to understand how they function. You can also show respect to other parties by confirming that they are doing everything they can.

The opposite of respect is quick forming of judgements based on unfounded facts and prejudice.

Respect is the very foundation for a great relationship. This also means respecting yourself and respecting others.

Another key area in forming an effective relationship is to tackle differences of the other party directly. Differences between parties or people are quite interesting. For example in a conversation where each party listens to the other party, you may observe that each is having two different perspectives.

Work towards a win-win solution for both parties.

This can be done when at least one party acknowledges that the relationship is important. That party would then exert more time, effort and energy to understand the other party's needs and deal with it to get it out of the way. Should they fail, it is comforting for that party to know that they tried.

Effectively listening and no pre-judging. This is important if parties are to understand each other.

Informal discussions are conducive for parties. They bring out issues and concerns comfortably. They also feel more relaxed making them think more clearly.

Developing an atmosphere where the other party can express their feelings when they need to.

When parties fail to express whatever is on their mind or their feelings, it can get in the way of building an effective relationship.

Parties should be aware that certain things exist naturally but should be controlled in any dealings in any relationship. Human nature is one. Some of these things found in a relationship also include a history of stereotyping or mistrust, blaming the other person or party for a strained relationship, excluding the other party's feelings when focusing on a task, no clear and defined objectives, roles and expectations of each party in a relationship is also unclear.

Relationships are important to anyone, addressing issues and problems right away is a must to further improve the relationship. As they say 'No man is an Island'.

A New Journey !

2011-01-01T23:55:00.004+08:00

NEW YEAR ! NEW RESOLUTION... new adventure, new innovation...

What Innovation Can Do to Your Life

It's a talent that everyone has, yet they think they don't. The power of innovation. If you've ever marvelled at somebody's creative prowess, guess what, you can create and innovate too. It just takes time. Everyone is born creative. The box of crayons in kindergarten were not limited to those who possessed potential; because the truth is, everybody has potential.

You know how long it took to learn to ride a bike or drive or to never commit the same mistake again? It's the same with innovation. It takes a bit of practice and a lot of time before this mind function comes easily when called. This article will teach you a few tips on how to bring innovation into your life.

Don't listen to what other people say. Follow the beat of your own drum. Allowing for the input of other people will only bring cacophony to the music you are trying to make. If you have an original idea, don't waste your time and effort trying to make people understand. They won't. And the help you will probably get comes in the form of negative feedback. If all those geniuses listened to their peers, we would probably still be living in the middle ages.

Spend time on it. I cannot stress that enough, although, please do not mistake this tip to tell you to quit your day job entirely. Do not. This involves some tricky time management but with a little discipline you'll be able to squeeze both in.

Exercise. Take a walk. Run a mile or two. Send all those endorphins coursing through your veins. Exercising certainly clears and relaxes your mind and allows for anything to pop up.

Record your dreams. Aren't some of them just the craziest things that your conscious mind would never have thought of? If you've had these dreams before, and I'm sure have, this only shows you the untapped innovative power you have lying within. So jot down those notes. Those dreams may just create an innovative spark in you.

Find your own style. You can always tell a Van Gogh from a Matisse. You'll know Hemingway wrote something by the choice of words on the paper. So it is the same with you. People will appreciate your innovation more because it is uniquely yours and that no one else would have thought of what you were thinking. That will let people see how valuable an asset you are.

Don't hide behind nifty gadgets or tools. You don't need the most expensive set of paints to produce a masterpiece. The same way with writing. You don't need some expensive fountain pen and really smooth paper for a bestseller. In fact, J.K. Rowling wrote the first book of the Harry Potter Series on bits of tissue. So what if you've got an expensive SLR camera if you're a crappy photographer? Who cares if you've got a blinging laptop if you can't write at all? The artist actually reduces the number of tools he has as he gets better at his craft: he knows what works and what doesn't.

Nothing will work without passion. What wakes you up in the mornings? What keeps the flame burning? What is the one thing that you'll die if you don't do? Sometimes people with talent are overtaken by the people who want it more. Think the hare and the tortoise. Ellen Degeneres once said that if you're not doing something that you want to do, then you don't really want to do it. And that's true. Sometimes you just want something so bad you become a virtual unstoppable. And that is passion. Passion will keep you going.

Don't worry about inspiration. You can't force it; inspiration hits when you least expect it to, for those unpredictable yet inevitable moments you should prepare. An idea could strike you on the subway, yet alas, you poor unfortunate soul; you have no sheet of paper to scribble down a thought that could change the world. Avoid these disasters. Have a pen and paper within your arm's reach at all times.

I hope this article has helped you bring more innovation into your life. Keep in mind that you're doing these things for your own satisfaction and not anybody else's. But soon enough they will notice, and everything should snowball from there....

p/s : Support "3 days without plastic bag" campaign ! Love our world, save our environment !

Life Mapping: A Vision of Success

2010-10-05T07:30:00.003+08:00

Success is more than economic gains, titles, and degrees. Planning for success is about mapping out all the aspects of your life. Similar to a map, you need to define the following details: origin, destination, vehicle, backpack, landmarks, and route.

Origin: Who you are

A map has a starting point. Your origin is who you are right now. Most people when asked to introduce themselves would say, “Hi, I’m Jean and I am a 17-year old, senior highschool student.” It does not tell you about who Jean is; it only tells you her present preoccupation. To gain insights about yourself, you need to look closely at your beliefs, values, and principles aside from your economic, professional, cultural, and civil status. Moreover, you can also reflect on your experiences to give you insights on your good and not-so-good traits, skills, knowledge, strengths, and weaknesses. Upon introspection, Jean realized that she was highly motivated, generous, service-oriented, but impatient. Her inclination was in the biological-medical field. Furthermore, she believed that life must serve a purpose, and that wars were destructive to human dignity.

Destination: A vision of who you want to be

“Who do want to be?” this is your vision. Now it is important that you know yourself so that you would have a clearer idea of who you want to be; and the things you want to change whether they are attitudes, habits, or points of view. If you hardly know yourself, then your vision and targets for the future would also be unclear. Your destination should cover all the aspects of your being: the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. Continuing Jean’s story, after she defined her beliefs, values, and principles in life, she decided that she wanted to have a life dedicated in serving her fellowmen.

Vehicle: Your Mission

A vehicle is the means by which you can reach your destination. It can be analogized to your mission or vocation in life. To a great extent, your mission would depend on what you know about yourself. Bases on Jean’s self-assessment, she decided that she was suited to become a doctor, and that she wanted to become one. Her chosen vocation was a medical doctor. Describing her vision-mission fully: it was to live a life dedicated to serving her fellowmen as a doctor in conflict-areas.

Travel Bag: Your knowledge, skills, and attitude

Food, drinks, medicines, and other travelling necessities are contained in a bag. Applying this concept to your life map, you also bring with you certain knowledge, skills, and attitudes. These determine your competence and help you in attaining your vision. Given such, there is a need for you to assess what knowledge, skills, and attitudes you have at present and what you need to gain along the way. This two-fold assessment will give you insights on your landmarks or measures of success. Jean realized that she needed to gain professional knowledge and skills on medicine so that she could become a doctor. She knew that she was a bit impatient with people so she realized that this was something she wanted to change.

Landmarks and Route: S.M.A.R.T. objectives

Landmarks confirm if you are on the right track while the route determines the travel time. Thus, in planning out your life, you also need to have landmarks and a route. These landmarks are your measures of success. These measures must be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time bound. Thus you cannot set two major landmarks such as earning a master’s degree and a doctorate degree within a period of three years, since the minimum number of years to complete a master’s degree is two years. Going back to Jean as an example, she identified the following landmarks in her life map: completing a bachelor’s degree in biology by the age of 21; completing medicine by the age of 27; earning her specialization in infectious diseases by the age of 30; getting deployed in local public hospitals of their town by the age of 32; and serving as doctor in war-torn areas by the age of 35.

Anticipate Turns, Detours, and Potholes

The purpose of your life map is to minimize hasty and spur-of-the-moment decisions that can make you lose your way. But oftentimes our plans are modified along the way due to some inconveniences, delays, and other situations beyond our control. Like in any path, there are turns, detours, and potholes thus; we must anticipate them and adjust accordingly.

STOP SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

2010-08-31T05:38:00.002+08:00

Human trafficking is the third largest and fastest growing criminal industry in the world.

1.8 million children are exploited in the global commercial sex trade though this figure is thought to be much higher due to the underground dealings of the traffickers.

Reports show that sexual exploitation is the most likely purpose of trafficking.

Trafficking exists in countries all over the world. It doesn’t only exist in the poorest countries.

Your signature really can make a difference. Sign the petition.

Re- BOOT

2010-08-23T05:53:00.002+08:00

We need to change... you need to change... and i need to change.

Not from better to worse, but the other way around. Improve !

At first glance, it would seem that positive thinking and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) have nothing to do with one another. But many of us with ADD develop negative thinking patterns because we become frustrated by our challenges and frequent feelings of being overwhelmed. This negative outlook then makes it even harder for us to manage those challenges and move forward.

Practicing positive thinking allows people with ADD to focus on our strengths and accomplishments, which increases happiness and motivation. This, in turn, allows us to spend more time making progress, and less time feeling down and stuck. The following tips provide practical suggestions that you can use to help you shift into more positive thinking patterns:

1. Take A Good Care of Yourself

It's much easier to be positive when you are eating well, exercising, and getting enough rest.

2. Remind Yourself of the Things You Are Grateful For

Stresses and challenges don't seem quite as bad when you are constantly reminding yourself of the things that are right in life. Taking just 60 seconds a day to stop and appreciate the good things will make a huge difference.

3. Look for the Proof Instead of Making Assumptions

A fear of not being liked or accepted sometimes leads us to assume that we know what others are thinking, but our fears are usually not reality. If you have a fear that a friend or family member's bad mood is due to something you did, or that your co-workers are secretly gossiping about you when you turn your back, speak up and ask them. Don't waste time worrying that you did something wrong unless you have proof that there is something to worry about.

4. Refrain from Using Absolutes

Have you ever told a partner "You're ALWAYS late!" or complained to a friend "You NEVER call me!"? Thinking and speaking in absolutes like 'always' and 'never' makes the situation seem worse than it is, and programs your brain into believing that certain people are incapable of delivering.

5. Detach From Negative Thoughts

Your thoughts can't hold any power over you if you don't judge them. If you notice yourself having a negative thought, detach from it, witness it, and don't follow it.

6. Squash the "ANTs"

In his book "Change Your Brain, Change Your Life," Dr. Daniel Amen talks about "ANTs" - Automatic Negative Thoughts. These are the bad thoughts that are usually reactionary, like "Those people are laughing, they must be talking about me," or "The boss wants to see me? It must be bad!" When you notice these thoughts, realize that they are nothing more than ANTs and squash them!

7. Practice Lovin', Touchin' & Squeezin' (Your Friends and Family)

You don't have to be an expert to know the benefits of a good hug. Positive physical contact with friends, loved ones, and even pets, is an instant pick-me-up. One research study on this subject had a waitress touch some of her customers on the arm as she handed them their checks. She received higher tips from these customers than from the ones she didn't touch!

8. Increase Your Social Activity

By increasing social activity, you decrease loneliness. Surround yourself with healthy, happy people, and their positive energy will affect you in a positive way!

9. Volunteer for an Organization, or Help another Person

Everyone feels good after helping. You can volunteer your time, your money, or your resources. The more positive energy you put out into the world, the more you will receive in return.

10. Use Pattern Interrupts to Combat Rumination

If you find yourself ruminating, a great way to stop it is to interrupt the pattern and force yourself to do something completely different. Rumination is like hyper-focus on something negative. It's never productive, because it's not rational or solution-oriented, it's just excessive worry. Try changing your physical environment - go for a walk or sit outside. You could also call a friend, pick up a book, or turn on some music.

When it comes to the corporate world, protocol is pretty much the religion. To know the things needed to do are the basics of productivity, but interaction and having a steady mind makes up the entire thing to true productivity. There are those who seem to work well even under pressure, but they're uncommon ones and we are human and imperfect. To get these little things like stress under our skins won't solve our problems. Sometimes it takes a bit of courage to admit that we're turning to be workaholics than tell ourselves that we're not doing our best.

it's not that hard... believe and discipline !

a week to reboot / relaunch / reactivate ... push it to the limit (if there is a limit!)

aim for the sky...

5th Level of Dream over Dream

2010-08-16T06:24:00.003+08:00

Try to walk on the water? can we? Owh... possible but not so easy. All of the sudden, my head full with a thought and crazy idea.... lately. Yeah! i know i'm back on my normal behavior when i'm like that... this is me... this is it. Handle with care.

Inception, explore and exploit your dream. Same like a life we live in a real life, we have to explore and exploit our own dream. Dare to dream, or we can't achieve anything. But there is a rule, dream and follow it with action. Dreaming alone will not gonna get you nearer to your destination.

"you hold in your hands a great secret" ~ Rhonda Byrne in The Secret (books)

Impossible is Just a Word

Everyone, at some point of his or her life, has dreamed of being somebody special, somebody big. Who hasn't fantasized about being the one who hits the game-winning homer? Who hasn't dreamed of being the homecoming queen? And how many times have we dreamed of being rich, or successful, or happy with our relationships?

Often, we dream big dreams and have great aspirations. Unfortunately, our dreams remain just that – dreams. And our aspirations easily collect dust in our attic.

This is a sad turn of events in our life. Instead of experiencing exciting adventures in self actualization, we get caught up in the humdrum of living from day-to-day just barely existing.

But you know what? Life could be so much better, if only we learned to aim higher.

The most common problem to setting goals is the word impossible. Most people get hung up thinking I can't do this. It's too hard. It's too impossible. No one can do this.

However, if everyone thought that, there would be no inventions, no innovations, and no breakthroughs in human accomplishment.

Remember that scientists were baffled when they took a look at the humble bumblebee. Theoretically, they said, it was impossible for the bumblebee to fly. Unfortunately for the bumble, bee no one has told it so. So fly it does.

On the other hand, some people suffer from dreaming totally outrageous dreams and not acting on them. The result? Broken dreams, and tattered aspirations.

If you limit yourself with self-doubt, and self-limiting assumptions, you will never be able to break past what you deem impossible. If you reach too far out into the sky without working towards your goal, you will find yourself clinging on to the impossible dream.

Try this exercise. Take a piece of paper and write down some goals in your life. Under one header, list down things ‘you know you can do’. Under another header, write the things ‘you might be able to do.’ And under one more, list the things that that are ‘impossible for you to do.’

Now look at all the headers strive every day to accomplish the goals that are under things ‘you know you can do’. Check them when you are able to accomplish them. As you slowly are able to check all of your goals under that heading, try accomplishing the goals under the other header-the one that reads ‘you might be able to do.’

As of the items you wrote under things I could do are accomplished, you can move the goals that are under things that are ‘impossible for you to do’ to the list of things ‘you might be able to do.’

As you iterate through this process, you will find out that the goals you thought were impossible become easier to accomplish. And the impossible begin to seem possible after all.

You see, the technique here is not to limit your imagination. It is to aim high, and start working towards that goal little by little. However, it also is unwise to set a goal that is truly unrealistic.

Those who just dream towards a goal without working hard end up disappointed and disillusioned.

On the other hand, if you told someone a hundred years ago that it was possible for man to be on the moon, they would laugh at you. If you had told them that you could send mail from here to the other side of the world in a few seconds, they would say you were out of your mind. But, through sheer desire and perseverance, these impossible dreams are now realities.

Thomas Edison once said that genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Nothing could be truer. For one to accomplish his or her dreams, there has to be had work and discipline. But take note that that 1% has to be a think-big dream, and not some easily accomplished one.

Ask any gym rat and he or she will tell you that there can be no gains unless you are put out of your comfort zone. Remember the saying, “No pain, no gain”? That is as true as it can be.

So dream on, friend! Don’t get caught up with your perceived limitations. Think big and work hard to attain those dreams. As you step up the ladder of progress, you will just about find out that the impossible has just become a little bit more possible.

Without any picture?

2010-07-27T07:21:00.003+08:00

A picture is worth a thousand words. You can describe or elaborate and write a different story from a single picture. It's depend on us to choose, a good and better story or a bad and bitter story. Projection on the way you think and how you think will influence the whole plot of your own description of the picture.

Dare to think out of the box. Optimistic and be creative.

but without any picture... we still have a thousand words. Write it right... and it can be sharp as the Japanese Katana... the Samurai Sword.

p/s: banzai!

i need Another Story

2010-07-26T07:40:00.002+08:00

i need another story... something to get off my chest. My Life gets kinda boring , need something that i can confess... Till all my sleeves are stained red. From all the truth i've said. Come by it Honestly i swear. Thought you saw a wink...No... i've been on the brink..

yeah.. ! you are right. It's a song from One Republic - Secrets , and you can hear it (with a plasma effect) in new Disney movie, The Sorcerer's Apprentice. Kinda cool ...

Yup, life is a journey. No matter how hard it is. We have to move on... step up... if you need to stop and take a rest, it's ok, but never give up...

i'm still here...

I Miss my BLOG !

2010-07-13T07:21:00.002+08:00

i need more time... how am i 'spending' all of my time in a day? or it's just my time management is sux! ... As an ordinary human, i can't stay awake for the whole straight four or five days. Two or three days is OK for me, but still , my 'brain', my 'eyes' and myself need a good rest to deliver a better service and working 'correctly'.

adjust... and re-plan.... just wait!

Até-logo Brasil ... Tchau tchau

2010-07-03T00:46:00.003+08:00

Listening to usher- OMG... oh my GOD ! what the heck happen to BRasiL ? Knocks out by Netherland 2 - 1. Poor performances , lack of team spirit. Robinho was easily provoke and can't stop cursing others.. my oh my. Kaka ? Desperate...

No. 1 team in the world...but yet beaten by 4th rank team...

oh yeah... blame the vuvuzuela's !

p/s: can't wait another Clash of the Titans - Argentina Vs Germany !

my pick? GERMANY

What's In The Yellow Ball !!!

2010-05-20T20:11:00.005+08:00

What is that?

erm.. i think it's a ball. A yellow ball !

Have you seen anything like this before?

No heat, no radiation.
It's some sort of cloaking device beyond our technology.

Tell me what's in the yellow ball?!

oh my..this is very hilarious and absolutely awesome! just watch the video guys ~_^

hahaha... really...What's up with the yellow ball?

Mummy.... i'm crying ~_~

2010-05-18T08:11:00.000+08:00

Crying is a normal event in the lives of all babies.When a baby comes out of the woomb the first thing to do is crying.By the first cry he will take some air in to the lungs for the first time in their life.After delivery if the baby doesnot cry then it should be initiated by slightly pinching or gently strocking the feet.From this it is clear that the healthy baby should cry and it is a normal physiological event ,still some times it can upset the mother or family members.

We all know that a baby can't tell his needs or troubles in words. The only way for him to communicate with others is by crying.Babies show some other signs like feet kicking,hand waving and head turning ect.But the best way to take the attention of others is by crying.

Excessive crying may not have a firm definition because the crying habit changes from baby to baby and some babies can be calmed easily but some are difficult to sooth.If crying is distressing for the mother and home nurse it can be called excessive.Many a times baby become quiet by giving breast milk or by carrying with a gentle rocking.Sudden onset of excessive crying means baby is distressed and needs attention.The causes of crying extends from simple reasons to life threatening conditions.Hence crying of a baby should not be ignored.

Most of the time it is difficult to find the cause of the cry .Common causes are discussed here for awareness.

Common reasons for crying:

1.Hunger:-- ( my niece- (in the picture) Shikin crying because she is hungry...hehehe)

A hungry baby will cry till he gets the milk. Here the old saying comes true'crying baby gets the milk'.

2.Wetting:--

Urination and defecation causes some discomfort and results in crying till his parts are cleaned and made dry .

3.Company:--

Majority of the kids need somebody near. If they feel lonely they cry.When their favourite doll slips away from the grip they cry for help.

4.Tired:--

When the baby is tired after a journey and unable to sleep just cry simply.They feel tired in uncomfortable sourroundings and due to unhealthy climate.

5.Heat & cold:--

If they feel too hot or too cold they become restless and cry. Child is comfortable in a room with good ventilation.

6.Tight cloathing:--

Tight cloaths especially during warm climate is intolerable for kids.Tight elastic of the the dress can also produce soreness in the hip region.

7.Dark room:--

When the baby wakes up from sleep he needs some dim light.If there is darkness he will disturb the sleep of parents by crying.Ofcourse he will be irritated by strong light resulting in cry.

8.Mosquito:--

Yes,these creatures disturb the sleep by their blood sucking and make the baby to cry.

9.Nasal blocking:--

Child may not be able to sleep when there is a cold and go on crying till the passage is open.

10.Phlegm in throat:--

This also causes difficult breathing resulting in cry.Often a typical sound can be heard with each breath.

11.General aching:--

Generalised body ache with restlessness is seen in flu and prodromal stages of some infectious diseases can result in continuous cry.

12.Habitual cry:---

Some babies cry without any real cause ending the parents in agony.Many a times doctor is called for help.

13.Nappy rash:--

If a tight and wet nappy is kept for a long time results in this conditon.Rash can also be due to some allergic reaction to the elastic material of the nappy. When the rash appears it causes soreness and baby become sleepless and cry. All other skin lesions like eczema,ecthyma ,candidiasis ect also causes same problems.

14.Earache:--

Ear infection is common in wet climate.The infection may spread from the throat.Ear infection can result in rupture of ear drum causing discharge of pus.Eareache usually becomes worse at night when lying down.Child will become restless with cry and may not allow you to touch the ear.Some children with earache rub the affected ear frequently.

15.Colic:--

When the baby cry continuously most of us diagnose it as colic.This roblem is still a topic for debate because exact cause for colic is not known and diagnosis is also difficult to confirm.Colic may be associated with rumbling and distention of abdomen.Child often feels better when lying on abdomen.Some children may not allow you to touch the abdomen.If the child cries continuously doctors help is needed.

16.Infections:--

All infections causes some kind of pain or irritation resulting in cry.Infection may be anywhere in the body.Usually it is associated with fever, redness and swelling.

17.Reactions to certain food:--

It is said that one man's food is another man's poison. Some food articles can produce some allergic reactions.Allergy is manifested in the form of redness, breathlessness,gastric symptons and continuous cry.

18.Hard stools:--

Constipated babies with hard stools may cry when they get the urge for stool.Some children hesitate to pass stool because of pain .

19.Gastro esophagial reflex:--

Here baby cries with spilling of food after feeding.If this continues it may be due to gastroesophageal reflex.This is due to failure of the lower part of esophagus to close after food causing regurgitation from the stomach.It is difficult to diagnose this condition and can be confirmed by giving antireflex medicines.

20.Dentition:--

During dentition child becomes restless with crying.Often associated with gastric troubles and diarrhoea.

Some rare reasons

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1.Bowel obstruction:--

Bowel obstruction is associated with severe pain and vomiting.Abdomen is distended with rumbling sound.Baby is constipated with absence of flatus.

2.Septicemia:--

Invasion of pathogenic micro organisms in to the blood is called septicemia.Fever is associated with this condition.

3.Torsion of testes in male kids:--

When a male baby cries continuously his scrotum should be examined.Torsion of the testes produce severe pain which will be worse by touching the affected testes.When the testes is pressed upwards pain is releived.If this is not treated properly it can damage the affected testes due to lack of blood supply.

4.Meningitis:--

Initially there may not be fever,hence crying baby with alternate vacant stare and irritability should not be ignored.Fontanel is bulging. Neck rigidity and seizures may appear later.

5.Retention of urine:--

Children with retention of urine will have agonising pain making them restless.

7.Major injuries:--

Major injury to any parts of the body causes pain.Occasionally children will fall while arrying and results in head injury.Head injury is associated with reflex vomiting and convulsions.

p/s: It's hard to understand why some other so called human out there dumped their new born baby... are we human?

Impossible Is Just A Word

2010-05-15T22:52:00.001+08:00

Often, we dream big dreams and have great aspirations. Unfortunately, our dreams remain just that – dreams. And our aspirations easily collect dust in our attic.

This is a sad turn of events in our life. Instead of experiencing exciting adventures in self actualization, we get caught up in the humdrum of living from day-to-day just barely existing.

But you know what? Life could be so much better, if only we learned to aim higher.

The most common problem to setting goals is the word impossible. Most people get hung up thinking I can't do this. It's too hard. It's too impossible. No one can do this.

However, if everyone thought that, there would be no inventions, no innovations, and no breakthroughs in human accomplishment.

On the other hand, some people suffer from dreaming totally outrageous dreams and not acting on them. The result? Broken dreams, and tattered aspirations.

As you iterate through this process, you will find out that the goals you thought were impossible become easier to accomplish. And the impossible begin to seem possible after all.

Those who just dream towards a goal without working hard end up disappointed and disillusioned.

Ask any gym rat and he or she will tell you that there can be no gains unless you are put out of your comfort zone. Remember the saying, “No pain, no gain”? That is as true as it can be.

It's Been A While - Bloody Sunset at Polluted Beach

2010-05-07T01:12:00.002+08:00

It's been a while, one month since my last update in this blog of mine. I admit it, my english is not so good, that's why i'm rarely write here...but that will never make me stop from writing or should i say stop from hitting my keyboard.

Life after people ? have you seen it on Discovery channel? what is your conclusion after watching all the episode? Earth is on the edge of armageddon when human is not around... hmmm.

They should make a series about "Earth with Reckless Peoples". A documentary on how fast will our lovely green world turns into a garbagesphere... when there is so many so called human- careless with the consequences of their bad habit living in our world... awesome!

I really hate it! damn hate to see our beach polluted by our own trash. Plastic bag, bottle, food can ... you name it! you can find it... it's an eye sore...

Supposed to be a beautiful sunset on the beach .. but it turns out as a bloody sunset at polluted beach.

Please educate ourselves, our child, friends and everybody... Love our EARTH, our only home... you can make a different!

p/s: maybe in the future, littering can caused us a death sentence... fire at will! even single rubbish you'll get a shot by a laser beam.... bzzzz! gotcha!

location? : Likas Bay ...

US Navy 7th Fleet Band @ Gaya Street

2010-04-05T07:43:00.002+08:00

Lucky me! it's Sunday and i'm not really in a good mood... ''lazy mode" is turn on, but i try to make myself full with something to do. and yeah, Gaya Street is my destination to Shoot and Run... although i did snap photos there last week... but..what the fudge! hahaha...

Oh my God... i'm so thankful, it's so worth it... great performances from United States Navy or to be exact from 7th Fleet band is performing a good music at Lintasan Deasoka, Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu... watch it here...

awesome ! Stunning ! entertaining and funny at the same time... really love it!

PEACE is KEAMANAN

"Smile"

"what is this uncle?"

another stunning performances at Palm Square, Centre Point, Kota Kinabalu

7th Fleet Bandmaster, Lt. Robert 'Jeff' Wrenn doing his magic with saxophone...yeah!

"pon pon"

till then ...see you next time buddy..

Info:

1. Sailors of 7th Fleet Command Ship USS Blue Ridge pulled onto Kota Kinabalu while underway for a scheduled spring deployment.

2. USS Blue Ridge is commanded by Capt. Rudy Lupton and serves under Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 / Task Force (CTF 76), the Navy's only forward deployed amphibious force.

3. "Freedom of Entry to the City" event will be held on 18th April 2010 at Kota Kinabalu. There will be a participation of navies from Brunei, Indonesia, India and United States.

Get A Better Butt !

2010-03-20T11:27:00.004+08:00

" If a woman feels confident about having great butt, she's not too shy to show it off"

shake that ass baby ~! move your thing? get low?...hahaha... terms that 'they' use to refer the women / girls golden asset. Man ? are we looking for a better shape butt too? nowadays , why not!... hahaha

Maximising your ASSets!

Butt-shaping? how? work it up! You can't have a 'yummy' shapely backside if you just sit and sleep and eat and shake it... you need to exercise , do some aerobic or yoga, then followed by these 6 steps recommended by fitness experts:

1. Squats

Stand with feet parallel and shoulder-width apart. Slowly lower your hips, making sure not to let your knees go past your toes. A great variation for beginner, is ball squats; Standing with your back to a wall, put an exercise ball between your low back and the wall, then squat, keeping your feet out in front on you.

2. Standing Lunges

Beginning with your feet parallel and hip-distance apart, take on giant step forward. Slowly lower your body, bending both knees. Bend your knees no farther than 90 degrees, keeping your front knee aligned over your front ankle. Then repeat with the other leg in front. A more advanced version is stepping lunges, in which you move forward after each lunge, alternating legs. Be careful and do it right, or it can put undue stress on knee joints and low backs.

3. Prone Leg Lifts Over A Ball

lie stomach-down on an exercise ball, with hands on the floor. By tightening your glute muscles, lift one of your legs slightly off the floor, keeping leg straight. then alternate sides. As you get more fit, try lifting both legs simultaneously - but only if you can do it without straining your back.

4.Prone Hip Lift Over A Ball

Lying stomach-down over an exercise ball, rest your forearms on the floor and stabilise the ball under your hips and tops of your thighs. Using the arms and trunk muscles as support, bend your knees to 90 degrees, and put your feet together. Squeezing your glutes, slowly move your thighbones slightly away from the ball, being careful not to use the low back muscles. This is a very small move - you should rise your legs no more than about 2 inches off the ball.

5. Bridge

Lie on your back with knees bent, feet on the floor and hip-width apart. Slowly peel your spine off the floor from the bottom, one vertebra at a time, tightening the glutes and harmstrings (backs of the thighs) until you've created a diagonal line from your shoulders to your knees. Return to the floor slowly, one vertebra at a time.

6. Side Leg Raises

Lying on you side at the rear edge of a mat, place your feet at the front edge of your matt, then lift your upper leg and turn it out it in the hip socket. keeping your hips stacked and your torso as still as possible, lift and lwoer the leg, reaching out from the top of the thigh. Repeat on the other side.

wooah! can we actually ( boys and girls , men and women ) get those round, lifted and chiselled derrieres so may of us covet? look in the mirror and move your butt... you can if if you want it... start work on it...

eh.. why am i writing about this? i have a darn back pain lately, dunno why, but maybe because of my sexy ass...hahaha

GOD and MAN

2010-03-18T18:21:00.002+08:00

Don't miss even a single word....
It's Too good

An atheist professor of philosophy speaks to his class on the problem science has with God, The Almighty.
He asks one of his new students to stand and.....

Prof:
So you believe in God?

Student:
Absolutely, sir.

Prof:
Is God good?

Student:
Sure.

Prof:
Is God all-powerful?

Student:
Yes..

Prof:
My brother died of cancer even though he prayed to God to heal him.
Most of us would attempt to help others who are ill.
But God didn't. How is this God good then? Hmm?
(Student is silent.)

Prof:
You can't answer, can you?
Let's start again, young fella.
Is God good?

Student:
Yes.

Prof:
Is Satan good?

Student:
No.

Prof:
Where does Satan come from?

Student:
From....God. ..

Prof:
That's right.
Tell me son, is there evil in this world?

Student:
Yes.

Prof:
Evil is everywhere, isn't it?
And God did make everything, Correct?

Student:
Yes.

Prof:
So who created evil?
(Student does not answer.)

Prof:
Is there sickness? Immorality? Hatred? Ugliness?
All these terrible things exist in the world, don't they?

Student:
Yes, sir.

Prof:
So, who created them?
(Student has no answer.)

Prof:
Science says you have 5 senses you use to identify and observe the world around you.
Tell me, son...Have you ever seen God?

Student:
No, sir.

Prof:
Tell us if you have ever heard your God?

Student:
No, sir.

Prof:
Have you ever felt your God, tasted your God, smelt your God?
Have you ever had any sensory perception of God for that matter?

Student:
No, sir. I'm afraid I haven't.

Prof:
Yet you still believe in Him?

Student:
Yes.

Prof:
According to empirical, testable, demonstrable protocol, science says your 'GOD' doesn't exist.
What do you say to that, son?

Student:
Nothing. I only have my faith.

Prof:
Yes, Faith. And that is the problem science has.

Student:
Professor, is there such a thing as heat?

Prof:
Yes.

Student:
And is there such a thing as cold?

Prof:
Yes.

Student:
No sir. There isn't.
(The lecture theatre becomes very quiet with this turn of events.)

Student:
Sir, you can have lots of heat, even more heat, superheat, mega heat, white heat, a little heat or no heat..
But we don't have anything called cold.
We can hit 458 degrees below zero which is no heat, but we can't
go any further after that.
There is no such thing as cold.
Cold is only a word we use to describe the absence of heat.
We cannot measure cold.
Heat is energy.
Cold is not the opposite of heat, sir, just the absence of it .
(There is pin-drop silence in the lecture theatre.)

Student:
What about darkness, Professor?
Is there such a thing as darkness?

Prof:
Yes. What is night if there isn't darkness?

Student :
You're wrong again, sir.
Darkness is the absence of something.
You can have low light, normal light, bright light, flashing light....
But if you have no light constantly, you have nothing and it's called darkness, isn't it? In reality, darkness isn't.
If it were you would be able to make darkness darker, wouldn't you?

Prof:
So what is the point you are making, young man?

Student:
Sir, my point is your philosophical premise is flawed.

Prof:
Flawed? Can you explain how?

Student:
Sir, you are working on the premise of duality.
You argue there is life and then there is death, a good God and a bad God.
You are viewing the concept of God as something finite, something we can measure.
Sir, science can't even explain a thought..
It uses electricity and magnetism, but has never seen, much less fully understood either one.
To view death as the opposite of life is to be ignorant of the fact that death cannot exist as a substantive thing.
Death is not the opposite of life: just the absence of it.
Now tell me, Professor.
Do you teach your students that they evolved from a monkey?

Prof:
If you are referring to the natural evolutionary process, yes, of course, I do.

Student:
Have you ever observed evolution with your own eyes, sir?
(The Professor shakes his head with a smile, beginning to realize where the argument is going.)

Student:
Since no one has ever observed the process of evolution at work and cannot even prove that this process is an on-going endeavor, are you not teaching your opinion, sir? Are you not a scientist but a preacher? (The class is in uproar.)

Student:
Is there anyone in the class who has ever seen the Professor's brain?
(The class breaks out into laughter.)

Student:
Is there anyone here who has ever heard the Professor's brain, felt it, touched or smelt it?
No one appears to have done so.
So, according to the established rules of empirical, testable, demonstrable protocol, science says that you have no brain, sir.
With all due respect, sir, how do we then trust your lectures, sir?
(The room is silent. The professor stares at the student, his face unfathomable. )

Prof:
I guess you'll have to take them on faith, son.

Student:
That is it sir... The link between man & god is FAITH.
That is all that keeps things moving & alive.

Watching TV?

2010-03-15T08:57:00.003+08:00

Just woke up a few minutes ago ... bad headache ... argh! i slept in our living room on a darn cold floor... hahaha! back hurt + headache= awesome!

Don't you ever wish that you have a lot of TV channels ? I want to have all of the TV channels in the whole wide world... hahaha... why? because you can watch whatever you want. Travel, cooking , drama , sports , science , mystery , adultery (ops... not me , but some of us...~_^) and so on... So i search for the best DirectTV packages and found DirectSatTv.com... wow!

they are not in Malaysia...(sad!). What you can have from DIRECT TV ? they have over 130 HD Channel, and more than 285 channels. Besides , they offer a great discount and packages. NFL , MLB , Nascar, ESPN and so much more of sports programming, they are the champion! Movie? why not... DirectTV offer over 30 premium movie channels. What can i say... from their site, i can see all of the advantages they offering to their customer... what you see is what you get...

Price? they are affordable and you can pick and choose DIRECT TV PACKAGES that suit your budget or your need. Watching TV is not just for fun but you can learn something new from it everyday. I wish i have that opportunity, since we don't have it in my country... but why bother, maybe someday ~_^...

have A Great MondaY ... Watch your TV don't let your TV watch you.. ahaks

Feel Safe at Home !

2010-02-27T01:58:00.003+08:00

Wake up early in the morning, walking lazy to the kitchen downstairs and make yourself a good coffee. A black coffee with a morning breeze, what a good and nice aroma. It's cold , still winter... Almost end of February... What a beautiful day...aaaa...

It's will be good if you can turn on the TV and tune in to any News Channel or MTV , so you walk slowly to the sitting area . Suddenly, something weird happen and you can't believe it! your 52 inch LCD tv is not where it suppose to be... same with your home theater set... it's GONE! What da F*ck off ! is this a bad dream or what! Your home is not safe anymore... and your family is at risk. Burglary is so damn annoying and frightening nowadays! You need Home Security System... to be exact, you need ADT Security System!

Stumble upon to a website homesecurityteam.com while searching for a good home security system available. Company background check, and i amaze , they have a long story back then when ADT start operating on 1874. Over 5 million homes in America are secured by ADT now.

You need a good services, fast response, reliable and experienced company to make you and your family safe from any harm. Why don't you use it if it's worth it. Security of your home is very crucial. Choose ADT Security... be prepared. Prevent is better than cure...

A security and safety of your family is in your hand... Don't wait before it's too late to do anything...

Men Want !

2010-02-26T18:54:00.002+08:00

1. Men want a fun and exciting companion.
There are things that a man will discuss with a woman if the level of communication and trust has been established. Sharing activities can also be a healthy way to build relationships. Exciting to some men may mean going to the library together. So, what I recommend is know what you enjoy and find men who enjoy those activities (or at least, a subset of those activities). If women spend more time with men sharing some activities each week they are likely to get along better with the men in their lives.

2. Men want consistent, frequent, passionate sex (or hot sex).
Men get turned on by different things that a woman does. A woman wants to know she's "the only one he loves" and that he digs her. A man wants his partner to be a bit of a lusty animal in bed - thus the high subscription rate among men to magazines that are somewhat exploitive of women. (Note: the top 2 subscriptions among men are Playboy and Penthouse, the top for women is Ladies Home Journal and Better Homes & Garden). A woman that delivers in the bedroom will, more often than not, get what she wants from her man - a dedicated lover. I hate to be crass, but it's reality. Smart women look at this and figure out how to use it to build mutual happiness. A woman who is more vocal in bed, and carries the attitude that goes with it, is likely to get a lot back from her man, as well. On the other hand, a woman who is frigid and uses sex as a manipulation tool is likely to receive games right back. The main thing isn't so much experimentation though - please don't take this the wrong way. It is about creativity, bonding, and emotional intimacy.Men bond through being physically connected. The act of making love is how a man feels that you love him. Withhold this, and you are withholding your love, to a man. Men want to connect with the physical act, because the act of release during sex is how a man most feels connected to you. It is the "feeling of being connected" he most seeks.
I had a woman write me once who said, "if a man is connected by making love to a woman, then how can he say 'she meant nothing' about an affair?" Good point. It meant something. But perhaps, he was seeking something STRANGE or DIFFERENT. It is good to mix it up once in a while, you know?By the way, some men living by their animal instinct or Ego's rules enjoy the conquest. We can help curb this tendency by being aware and learning as much as possible about each other prior to becoming physical. Women can help improve their sexual relationships by offering some spice and also helping men understand the importance of romance, ambience, and setting a good mood (thus helping her meet her own need to "heat-up" first).

3. Men want to share meals with you, especially when you prepare the meal.
I personally enjoy cooking a meal together and going out and enjoying a nice meal together. Just as much as I do not expect a woman to cook every meal for us, I also appreciate it when she does. It is also nice when a woman appreciates when her man cooks for her. Women who share their meals with their partner are improving the quality time they spend together and building a better bond. A man who expects his woman to cook every meal might improve his relationship by offering to clean-up dishes or surprising his woman with a home-cooked meal of his own. Many men just take their women out to dinner to show their appreciation (thus, the reason Mother's Day brunches are so expensive!). Communication about the importance of cooperation and sharing of all aspects of the meal can help improve problems in this area. So, especially, men appreciate when you FEED THEM. Maybe it sounds old-fashioned, but the old adage, "the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach" has some value.

4. Men want you to support them in their work and help boost their confidence.
Note: Women who understand men do not put them down. Women who understand this ask men questions about their career and let them know "you can do it, baby!" In return, women will find their man equally supportive because she understands him and does things to let him know she's a believer. Call it a case of mutual admiration.

5. Men want you to look great (your very best).
Just go to a sporting event (like a football game or baseball game) and check out the player's wives and girlfriends. They are often quite nice looking with top-shape bodies. Were they chosen for their looks, personality, money, or what? Why are so few of these women physically ugly? Because the sports-stars attract good-looking women due to their POWER status and making high amounts of money (two things women want besides confidence and a sense of humor).I've had so many women write me about this subject because, well, women have issues with the way they look. Men don't. Men just know what they like. The funny thing is that women with a .7 to 1 waist to hip ratio tend to attract men easier than women without that ratio. So, a woman may be more robust, like Marilyn Monroe was, and still attract men like crazy, compared to the little skinny waifs who are models and movie stars in our present era.
When I write that men want you to look great it means simply this: look the very best you can for your size, type, and build. Then carry it with confidence. Ever wonder why men groan when their woman asks, "honey, does this look my butt look fat?" If she is confident, she already knows and doesn't have to ask.
Looking great does not mean you have to be a trophy doll. But if you think men don't choose their partners largely by the way they look, think again. Men want women to look great! It may even be a double-standard. Looking great does not mean you have to look like superstars. I point them out because of society's general status symbols, but please consider our perspective of "how we look" isn't really more important than a societal viewpoint of what looks best. Certainly, watching weight, eating and drinking healthy food and water, and working out a few times a week also has benefits to our own emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health. It is important to love our body. When we love our body, why shouldn't our partner love it, too? Even if you are "working on it," sending loving thoughts to your body will help you achieve physical goals and happiness more than sending out negative thoughts. Our confidence is attractive to most people, and it counts in looks, too. Confidence is sexy. And men love sexy women. Why did Marilyn Monroe have such popularity? Because she was sexy. So, do your best to look great, stay in shape, dress attractively, and display a confident and sexy attitude. Watch how much more attention you'll receive from the man in your life. For women who don't have perfect model bodies, I had a woman ask me this recently and all I can say is what Duke Ellington said re: life: "Do the very best you can with what you've got." I think you'll find a man who will appreciate that effort you put out.

6. Men want you to listen to them and treat them with respect.
I've recently heard a woman say that she felt men were not respecting her, but then a few moments later used the phrase "well you men ..." in her speech. This indicates a tendency towards negatively judging men. Sometimes, we get back what we give out, and what we say to each other DOES matter.Instead, when we give love, kindness, and respect, we will experience the law of abundance in action. Men listen differently than women do. Women tend to nod their head and make comments, such as "ah, uh-huh, wow, yes, right" during conversation to indicate they are listening and involved. Men tend to listen like a wall, quietly observing until the other person finishes their statement. Being sensitive to this difference in how men and women communicate (and adapting, as appropriate) will improve communication between partners.

7. Men need you to give them private time to be left alone, to spend on hobbies and sports, and to spend time with other men.
Some men need a few minutes to unwind when they walk in the door before sharing the day's challenges. Some women need this space, too, but I've noticed that most women I've dated prefer to launch into the daily review, while I'd really just like a hug, a kiss, and then some quiet space for a few minutes to unwind prior to reviewing the day together. Do what works best for your relationship. I find that a sincere and compassionately deep hug upon greeting is nice, followed by a thirty-second kiss sometime in the next few minutes, helps re-establish that "connected" feeling.Did I just say 30 second kiss? Yes, I did. Why? Because a peck kiss does nothing to establish nor maintain romance. It requires a longer kiss to do that. So, use your kissing to your advantage and keep the passion alive between you!
I remember a friend telling me about his girlfriend, how she tried to be his "Ms. Right" by becoming the woman he wanted, rather than developing some interests of her own. Perhaps, she'd be married to this man, today, had she simply had some of her own interests and creating abundant living in her own life. It can also be valuable to take time apart, once in a while, to reinforce and remind each other of your bond that hold you together.
Perhaps, by not spending too much time together, we may realize why someone coined the phrase "absence makes the heart grow fonder."

~avantgardeshope

like this ~_^

Cool, Strange & Interesting Facts. Not Free Sex

2010-02-22T21:17:00.002+08:00

look at it... but don't assume of anything else...

it's not a dildo... you can't play with it

Cool,strange and interesting fact

1. The new Zealand kiwi bird cannot fly.

2. The nickname for a Japanese businessmen is “Salarymen”.

3. The Nike swoosh was invented by Caroline Davidson back in 1971. She received $35 for making the swoosh. The first shoe with the swoosh was introduced in 1972.

4. The number of births that occur in India each year is higher than the entire population of Australia.

5. The number one cause of blindness in adults in the United State is diabetes.

6. The number one cause of rabies in the United States are bats.

7. The ocean sunfish can produce thirty million eggs at once.

8. The odds of having quadruplets are 1 in 729,000.

9. The thing that hangs from the top of the beak of a turkey is called the snood.

10.The three best-know western names in China: Jesus Christ, Richard Nixon, and Elvis Pressley

They are My Girlfriends !

2010-02-21T10:12:00.004+08:00

Last night went to 1Borneo. Actually, the reason is to meet old schoolmates and play bowling, but some of them can't make it, and no one come... except me and myself. It's okay, i've no problem with it at all. They have their reason and by the way, there is always a next time... hopefully...

so i spent my time walking around, looking and thinking. Went to Harris Bookstore, and i end up buying three books for myself. A translation of John Grisham 2 novel; The Broker and The King of Torts. William Shakespeare selected works is the third book.Seven of Shakespeare masterpiece is in it, such as Romeo and Juliet,Macbeth,Hamlet, Othello, The Taming Of Shrew, A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Merchant of Venice.

will find time to digest all those three. hahaha... but, i still have another 3 books to 'eat', which i'd buy last month / December 09... at the same place too. Still can't find time to read them... and i can't stop buying... hahaha... i'm addicted buying books...

Still waiting for me to read them...

1. Haruki Murakami - Norwegian Wood (translated from the Japanese by Jay Rubin)

2. Haruki Murakami - Kafka On The Shore (translated from the Japanese by Jay Rubin)

3. Paul Sussman - The Hidden Oasis

already done

4. Siti Zainon Ismail - Delima Ranting Senja

5. Ramlee Awang Murshid - 9 Nyawa

it's not that i don't have time. I do have time, but when i start reading a novel... i can't stop. I will read it regardless of time, eat, sleep, works, love one and friends... that's why... must change this habit... ~_^

but i think that is prefer as better than i'm doing bad stuff. Peeping on chicks / sumandak next door, drugs, sex (is that bad? hahaha) , watching porno, being gay and etc. hahaha...

have A greaT weekend guys

Heroes in you !

2010-02-19T21:39:00.003+08:00

Don't you ever wish to have a special power! to right wrong... to fight evil, to be rich and girls on the bed every night (aiks... wrong reason to have power..hahaha) ... Ok! i admit it, i'm Heroes fan. really love this TVseries. Volume 5 end Feb 8th, and there will be Volume 6-"A Brave New World".

Volume 5? So slow, with Samuel as the villain. He is not really a bad guy. Just a conflict within himself. Sylar is still the best villain, much more cruel and so powerful ! plus macho and cool! he turn to good side at last ..hahaha... hey! i'm not gay ... OKAY!

i want to have a beard like that !

Sylar is kewl!

In a preview of volume 6, Claire reveal everything! She jump off from a ferris wheel in front of a group of news reporters...what will happen in next volume? maybe some kind of mutant story, like x-men?... but when will Season five of Heroes come back? some said this September.. can't wait...

till then... lova ..n peace!

He Need us.. help if you can...

2010-02-05T21:13:00.003+08:00

CHARITY ENTRY:

2-year-old Ammar Danish has suffered from Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) since birth. He has a hole in his heart which results in oxygenated blood and non-oxygenated blood mixing together, which in turn puts a lot of strain on his heart and lung arteries. In some cases, the hole eventually seals itself up after some time, but during a routine checkup on 11 January 2010, it was clear that that wasn’t the case with Baby Ammar and doctors pronounced surgery as being necessary to prevent the situation from growing worse.

Baby Ammar’s mother is Nuffnanger Azmaniza bt Mohamad Kamal, who blogs at http://mylife-asz.blogspot.com. When this misfortune was brought to our attention by some concerned Nuffnangers, we immediately felt compelled to do something to help a member of our community. The deposit for the surgery to close the PDA will cost RM12,000 and is a tremendous burden for Azmaniza, a full-time working mom with five children to feed.

HOW YOU CAN HELP?

Make a donation to Azmaniza Mohamad Kamal – 514093114912 (Maybank). Every little bit helps, so please do contribute any amount you can.

source : NUFFNANG : baby ammar

go GreeN !

2010-01-04T21:18:00.003+08:00

Hello~ blogosphere...

Officially, 2009 is over ... but it's hard to believe, time is passing so quickly. Today is the 4th day of 2010 , and 4 days is just like a blink of an eye... Did you manage to accomplish your past New Year's resolution? Me ? NOPE !!! over the past two years i'm struggling to 'fight' a 'demon' in me... hard to explain... i do have a list of thing that i want to achieve for the past two years , and yet... i can't achieve any... Thanks to the Lord... i'm almost fully recovered now...

hopefully this 2010 , i'm back on track ! it's not too late...

~Don"T LooK bacK in Anger~

2010-01-01T22:47:00.004+08:00

Aloha ! and happy New Year to all humankind and my lovely eartH !

i'd received a list of SmS Quotes for this New Year from my friends... and i love all of it ! thank you everybody :). i want to share one of it here :-

~Expiry Date: 31st Dec 09 for all things listed below:

SadNeSS, Cries, SorroW, JealousY, hatE, VengeaNce, Angry, Fear, HungeR and UpsEt..

~Manufacturing Date: 1st JaN 10 for all things listed below :

SmiLes, LaughTers, HappineSS, Success, Friendships and LoVE...

simple but the message is there :) love it !

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Don'T Look back In Anger - it's a New day Everyday ... past is past...

Write to Wrote ? is it Written ?

2009-12-19T10:43:00.008+08:00

Hang in there !

(did anyone notice my 'cute' belly?... i'll get rid of it..hahaha)

Aloha ! yeah....it feels great to be able to write in my blogs again(yup...blogs , i've other blogs)...

What's new ? how is life going ?... woah.. so far so good. Re-Connect with my old friends ( primary and secondary schools ) makes me happy. After a few years ( some are as long as 14 years ) without seeing and knowing their 'news'... it feels so ...so good !

Some of them are already married and have a child ... especially girls. Boys ? still working hard to earn big bucks , working day and night in order to start a family of their own... MONEY is the crucial thing nowadays...

Christmas and New Year is around the corner and you can smell it smoking.... Yet , i'm still checking my 'to do list' for 2009... pergh! almost 50% is not done yet ! What have i done this whole year ? Nothing ? damn!... or did i list up so much things (maybe... hehehe... this is not a cover up aaa)... i blame procrastination and feeble-will... need to focus more and build up my momentum and will to the high level again... (not 'high' aaa...)... So.. when to start? ahaks, why wait for a new years to start your 'engine' when you can shift your gear starting today?!

wah! full of spirit !..hehehe... i'm still sleepy , working late last night (OT)... still need to catch up other things, i'll be back and write more and more after this (in order to improve my english...i think it's still not okay..so just let me know)

have a great Weekend ! Happy Holiday !

Peeing in the Cold !

2009-12-08T06:16:00.003+08:00

Why does cold weather make you want to urinate more often ? it's because blood vessels close to the surface of your skin constrict due to the low temperatures , to minimise the amount of blood that's being exposed to the cold. This raises your blood pressure so your kidney s drain off excess fluid from the blood and dump it into your bladder to reduse the pressure. After which it won't be long before nature calls...psssss... hehehe

Wave ? what wave ?

2009-12-07T02:14:00.003+08:00

Wave? new world disaster ? oh...my! i bet some of you may already watched 2012. What is your opinion about that movie ? yup... for me... it's damn boring without a strong storyline and plot. But for the Special Effect and CGI... salute! ... and i salute Sasha...hahaha (his Russian accent is so n so adorable... hikhikhik)

The Next Facebook is Google Wave !

What is it ?

Google Wave is a tool for communicating in real-time. Think of it as instant messaging for the 21st century. But while instant messaging is largely limited to text , Wave conversations , imaginatively referred to as'waves' , let you insert media from a variety of sources , such as facebook status updates and twitter messages , or photos , videos and games. As Wave runs in your browser like webmail , you can access it from anywhere with an internet connection.

hahaha... that is new! not really available yet... but i'm looking forward to use it .

p/s : still

Loud Farts

2009-12-05T07:03:00.002+08:00

Why do some of us break wind with a 'pffft' so quiet it's barely audible , while others seem obliged to step on the proverbial duck? There are number of factors that can make for noisy flatus (the proper name for a fart's gaseous micture) , including the volume and speed of the escaping gas , such as baked beans , cook up flatus that's a lot noisier than that from low-gas foods, such as rice.

Another major contributor is how tight the sphincter muscle in your anus is. Tight sphincters typically produce louder flatus than looser muscles. Vegetarians provide a good example here. The large quantity of indigestible matter (plant fibre , aka roughage) in a vegetarian diet often makes their stools larger tahn those of meat eaters. This results in a looser sphincter and hence farts that are relatively silent - but deadly ( Smelly nuclear !..hahaha)

4 Things You Never Knew Your Cell Phone Could Do

2009-10-23T00:30:00.004+08:00

What a long title there..hahaha..Good Information to share~

For all the folks with cell phones ( This should be printed and kept in your car,purse and wallet !)

There are few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies. Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival. Check out the things that you can do with it :-

1.EMERGENCY

~The emergency number worldwide for mobile is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an emergency , dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you , and interestingly , this lucky number~ 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked.

2.HAVE YOU LOCKED YOUR KEYS IN THE CAR ?

~does your car have remote keyless entry ? this may come in handy someday. Good reason to own cell phone : If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home , call someone at home on their cellphone from your cell phone. Hold your cellphone about a foot from your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button , holding it near the mobile on their end... walllla ! Your car will unlock. Saves somenone from having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away , and if you can reach someone who has the other 'remote' for your car, you can unlock the doors... ( i want to try this ! )

3.HIDDEN BATTERY POWER

What if you cell battery is very low ,and there is an emergency ?

there is a good trick ! Press keys *3370#. Your cellphone will restart with this reserve power and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge your cell phone next time.

4.HOW TO DISABLE A STOLEN MOBILE PHONE ?

To check your mobile phone's serial number , key in the following digits on your phone *#06#. A 15-digit code will appear on the screen. This nuber is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. When your phone get stolen , you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card , your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back , but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. if everybody does this , there will be no point in people stealing mobile phones... !

fuh... great tips aite ! got this form my colleague ... spread this good tips...

erm, this is not a tips to hack your phone ( Nokia , Sony , LG , Samsung , iPhone or whatever... )

I Need A Massage ...

2009-09-13T10:24:00.003+08:00

I think i need a good massage right now. My back and shoulder is hurt and causing me a pain. I'm spending too much time sitting in front of my pc , but i do take a break and do other stuff...but it's still hurt...

The use of touch to promote a sense of physical and emotional wellbeing is one of the oldest of all natural therapies. Massage employs many different strokes that can stimulate or relax muscles , improve circulation , and encourage healing of a wide variety of complaints. It can be used in conjunction with aromatheraphy to achieve a broad range of therapeutic benefits...

After the massage , we may feel either relaxed or full of energy . Our muscles may be a little stiff for a while afterwards , especially if they have been causing you pain. If muscle stiffness is likely , the best way to comfort it is lie for 30 minutes in a warm bath.

owh my.. i dont' care what types of massage strokes , Effleurage ; Pettrisage or friction ... as long as it can ease this pain...

Burn it ! or else...

2009-09-08T22:31:00.003+08:00

Am i getting fat and fatter each and every time after i eat ? Should i just skip lunch and dinner ? and just drink 8 glass of water everyday with just a Gardenia bread to fill my stomach ... can i do that ? or should i keep on fasting after Ramadhan... hahaha

I think my belly is getting bigger like a big balloon and someone is blowing it ! i need to burn my fat . Is there any tips of burning your fat fast enough , like losing a 10kg or 22 lbs (pound) in just a week ? Maybe i should join the reality show , "The Biggest Loser". They have all day and all equipment with a damn good trainers .

by the way , i'm not obese . It's just i'm not satisfy with my body shape right now. Maybe i'm not living a healthy life . Sitting almost half of my day , okay , lets calculate it... morning , driving to workplace ( 45minutes ) , working (9 hours) , driving back home (45 minutes) , in front of my pc (5hours) .... 15hours and 30 minutes plus plus...oh my! no wonder my 'back' ..hahaha... buttock is getting 'sexier' day by day...

A good diet , regular exercise and using right strategies for managing stress are the main tips to live a healthy life . My birthday is on this 25th , and my resolution is to lose some weight and be a new me ! refreshing...!

Oh yups , don't skip your meal ! "The food you eat is the source of the energy you need to fuel the activity of every cell in your body . It also provides the nutrients required for physical growth and repair and enables the body to produce the varietyof substances , such as hormones , enzymes and neutrotransmitters , that are essential for normal body functioning. Eat well , be well ! " - get this from a book - Curing Everyday Ailments - The Natural way

have A Great Day !

Save Your Car FueL !

2009-09-03T11:32:00.003+08:00

What ? the fuel price is up again ? oh my... i think i should just ride a bicycle and cycle to my workplace. Distance ? almost 16 miles from home... err, maybe i can achieve my gold to lost weight that way..hahaha . How to save your fuel? don't drive... simple~!

Festive season is coming , it's a right time to buy a present or buy something to decorate your house . How to do it ? Drive to the shopping mall nearby ? no no no... you can do it online! but where ? there is a lot of shopping sites on the web . Traditional shopping sites will only show you stores that have paid for placement ( u know who ). There is one place which is heaven for Internet Shopper... ShopWiki. You can find almost everything and anything from their site. More products from more stores means better deals and saving... love it!

what i like most about them is they have a buying guide , fashion tips and safety tips ..oh my.. can you find a great tips like this in any other shopping site ?. For an example , if you want to buy a sunglasses , they are just not showing you a branded and expensive one , they will tell you about sunglasses buying guide , safety tips , fashion sunglasess and sunglasses for your face shape.. it's great ! so at the same time will learn more about fashion and the things you buy..

Shopping is not for a men ? Come on dude ! There is a time when you want to buy something for yourself ..right. Watch , Clothes , shirt , or anything.. Or maybe you kinda a shy person , you want to buy a present for you girlfriend , but you are to shy to buy something special and romantic for her... you don't want the casher girl to smile at you...hahaha.. in this case, buying a girls lingerie..ouch

i'm fasting to make sure i have enough money to shopping soon.. i want i-pod (can some one give it to me for my birthday?..hehehe)

save my fuel budget with shopping online... happy shopping everybody!

PERSONAL JUSTICE

2009-08-31T07:42:00.001+08:00

Happy Ramadhan and Happy Independence Day...

52 years independence of Malay Peninsula , 46 years formation of Malaysia...

I want to contribute a wallpaper at kelabram.com for the celebration of Independence Day or also known as National Day of Malaysia. A novel by Ramlee Awang Murshid that can boost my spirit of fighting and patriotism is his outstanding piece of work :-

A.D.A.M - Aku Darah Anak Malaysia. ( Bahasa Malaysia version )

PERSONAL JUSTICE (English Version)

In your opinion..Who is the actor and actress ( Malaysian ) that suit to play a role / character from this novel if ADAM make it to big screen?

Just my opinion...

Hilman - Mustapha Kamal

Mia Sara - Siti Saleha

Jeslina - Lisa Surihani

what's yours?

hehehe...

Stand

2009-08-13T20:30:00.004+08:00

Playing For Change - Stand By Me

woah! i really love This Video... awesome aite !!!

You Can Feel it... the emotion n spirit through all the song... they sing it with passion and love

Love Our World ! Peace No War

Lyric...

This song says, no matter who you are,
No matter where you go in your life
At some point you're going to need
Somebody to stand by you.
Oh yeah! Oh my darlin' Stand by me!
No matter who your are, no matter where you go in life
You gonna need somebody, to stand by you.
No matter how much money you got, or the friends you got,
You gonna need somebody, to stand by you
When the night has come, and the way is dark,
And that moon is the only light you see.
No I won't be afraid, no I-I-I won't be afraid
Just as long as the people come and stand by me.
Darlin' darlin' stand by me, Ooo stand by me Oh stand
Stand stand by me C'mon stand by me stand by me
If the sky that we look upon
Well should tumble and fall
And the mountains should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't she'd a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Oh darling, darling stand by me, oh stand by me,
Oh please stand, stand by me, stand by me.
Oh darling, darling stand by me, ohh stand by me,
Please stand, stand by me, stand by me.
Ohhh baby, baby... (interlude)

Oh darlin' darlin' stand la la nomie
Ooo stand la la nomie, O stand O stand stand
Stand by me c'mon stand by me, stand by me.
Stand la la nomie, oh won't you stand, la la nomie,
Oh stand la la nomie, stand by me, c'mon stand by me.

When the night has come, and the way is dark
And the moon, is the only light you see
I won't be afraid, lala nomie, I won't be afraid
Not as long, not as long as you stand by me.

Oh.. it's so beautiful... fool !

2009-08-03T06:23:00.003+08:00

Good Morning ! ... oh my...

This is a very colourful picture , right ? You can see the flowers and beaches , so nice... but , look and look some more...There is something wrong , yup , why there is so many 'rubbish' ! it's our rubbish , not alien or animal do it... it's us. Lets take a closer look ... down here...

What are we so proud about ? Polution is everywhere... What if you house full with a garbage like this , are you happy and okay with it ? or it does'nt matter and you don't care about it... C'mon ... Please think twice before you throw a rubbish into a river , sea , road or everywhere , make sure to throw it into the right place... dustbin! Give a good example to your children or family , if you do it , then for sure they will inherit it for a generation to the next generation and so on... the same thing goes with bad attitude , if you show the bad example , then for sure , they will follow you...

LOVE our WORLD ,

WE need EARTH , and i'm not so sure if EARTH need us...

Till Then... Peace...

Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' ...

2009-06-28T13:51:00.004+08:00

REST IN PEACE

MICHAEL JACKSON

29.08.1958 - 25.06.2009

Sad but true... others are taking advantage and spreading some 'wacko' conspiracy theories..

Theories

1. Jackson planned to fake his own death

i'm wordless...

Fly Like A Bird

2009-06-22T08:42:00.002+08:00

how is everybody? yup ,typical monday.. blues n still dreamin'..

kinda bother me lately, workin with a fix hour..8 to 5.. i love to work, don't get me wrong..

i'm really2 love 2 work n keep myself busy, day n nite, 24/7.. And i really don't care bout time..

What bother me the most ? People with bad attitude..so proud n arrogant with their level n post, treat others badly.. So on n on..yeah.. please walk the talk.. don't just talk n talk ( don't want to complain so much ..or i'll become one of them..the 'others'..jeng jeng jeng... hahaha... kinda scary movie)

I'm not an angel .. I do have a bad side..

don't mess with me...or i'll mess...age you... ahaks...message you... (not massage aaa)

Wah, am i complaining 2 much? Hehehe...

-->picture : from http://www.creativision.com.au

Are We Too Late To Save Mother Earth?

2009-06-01T13:36:00.010+08:00

Do you really think so? Well, I supposed so. Most people do think so. Well, I'm not a figure counting person. So all my info were just pop out from my mind and ideas. No hard feelings guys..

There were so many campaigns to encourage people to save earth. But I guess some people still have no awareness about things happened around them. Especially when we still heard news on toxic waste dumping, littering here and there, ozone is getting thinner and the most hot news would be global warming.

Why do all these things still happened? Well I think its because people need to move forward. The need of new things and sofisticated things. There more people need these things, there more endangered our mother earth will be.

How you asked me?

Well before you asked me, why don't you asked yourself how was your actions can lead to earth destructions. Asked yourself a lot of things about our mother earth.

Such as how often can you see the star twinkling in the sky, clouds wandering, and trees growing healthy and strong?

Well, I think my first post were too long. Don't you think so?

My advise here..

There is still hope for us to care for our mother earth. Its still not too late.

Thank you for your time..

Hope to see you all soon.

Loss Of Biodiversity

2009-05-23T22:36:00.003+08:00

Biodiversity is the variation existent in genetics , species and ecosystems on earth. This is essential to maintain a balance in the overall health of the biological systems of the earth . Disturbance in the ecosystems due to deforestation , poaching , urbanization and etc... are causing a loss in biodiversity. It must be conserved at all costs to avoid any major imbalance in the overall biological system.

A Walk To Remember...

2009-05-19T21:05:00.004+08:00

Hello Everybody...

Welcome back again to my blog ( a warm welcome for myself... hahaha)

almost 3 months without any new entry , but here i am , back to the track...

M.I.A or just in a mode of silent...

Sometimes , you just need to relax and cool down a lil bit...

and enjoy your time and experience more things...

Happy Kaamatan & Gawai! it's a month of Celebration for the Land Of BorneO

Bulih Bah Kalau Kau !

Our World Our ConCerN ~ Are we Listening?

2009-02-01T12:45:00.004+08:00

Earth is the only planet ( as far as we know ) that boast of 'life'. This is because earth has a nature that can sustain life forms and provide them a place to live in. nature has a mechanism of automatically sustaining itself and its dependent creatures. but over the period of human existence on earth , man has continuously tried to change or harmed the ways of nature. these human activities have increased so drastically over the last century that nature's process of automatic self-renewal and healing is on the verge of breakdown. Now , the time is ripe for humans to undo the harm done by usand save this planet from becoming hostile to 'life' ...

OUR WORLD - OUR CONCERN

2009-01-21T21:16:00.004+08:00

Hello everyone...

yup, i know... i'm late to update this blog. Maybe i'm just 'forget' or 'miss it' when i'm updating my other blog... huhuhu.... lame excuse!

ok ok... actually, what is the main reason i'm keeping the existence of this blog? i just want to make or write a post in english... want to see if this kind of method can improve my grammar or vocabulary while i'm writing ' A Journey To The Green World'...

This is a blog about my journey , my words , my opinion and brief information about anything related to 'green world'...

correct me..if there is any mistake :)

Greetings Of The Season

2008-12-30T09:03:00.003+08:00

I know that i'm late with my greetings of the season...

but better late than never ... aite!

MERRY CHRISTMAS !

SALAM MAAL HIJRAH 1430 !

HAPPY NEW YEAR !

Tamparuli : Two-Storey Wooden Shophouses Fire Blaze

2008-12-14T19:41:00.001+08:00

Tamparuli : 09th December 2008 (Tuesday)

A 50 year old wooden shophouse razed early tuesday. The row is one of five remaining colonial-era shophouses which was built just after the war.

from you tube...credit to the uploader

i knew this news after i watched the news on TV3 . I'm texting (sms) my friend , Atee and asking her which shophouses that involve in the fire blaze. It's been a long time since the last time i've been in Tamparuli , so it's take me a while to remember which row of shophouses...hahaha.

On Sunday , 14th , around 840 am , with my camera , i went to Tamparuli. Just want to see it myself. Hmmm... absolutely raze and destroyed. I still remember the sundry shop, Tong Choon , if i'm not mistaken , it's a must place to go after school when i was still in primary school. Why? because the parking nearby is unofficial bus stop to Kampung Kapa...hehehe.

You can see more photos on my PHOTOBLOG

Hopefully , everybody doing just fine ...

to the victim....

and all of my friend and teacher ( SK PEKAN TAMPARULI / SUIS Tamparuli ... year 93 - 95 )

where is everybody?

Live Your Life !

2008-12-09T18:37:00.003+08:00

ahaks... yesterday my lil bro ( pic above ) involve in an accident near Sulaman highway. Who to blame ? There are 3 cars in front of my lil bro , Mans car , Proton , van and myvi . There is a U-turn if you are from 1B ( got me? ) but there is already long line bah... there is another U-turn in front , but it is for a car from Indah Permai road to make a U-turn . So this clever , handsome and macho driver in front make an illegal u turn after avoiding a long line from the first u turn , then walllaaaa!... the van , and myvi hit the brake and Man also push his brake to the point where his car make a scrrreeetch sound (wah..with sound effect)... then u can guess what happen , kiss a butt... darn!

so it's his 1st experience and a good example ... learn from mistake right... DON'T GET TO CLOSE! with a car in front of you... So this song ngam lah for my brother...

T.I ft Rihanna - Live Your Life

Ma ya hee, ma ya haa (Ay)

Ma ya hoo, ma ya ha ha (It's a special what's happenin' to all my)

Ma ya hee, ma ya haa (All my soldiers over there in Iraq)

Ma ya hoo, Ma ya ha ha

Ma ya hee, ma ya haa ('Errbody right here)

Ma ya hoo, ma ya ha ha (What you need to do is be thankful for the life you got, you know what I'm saying?)

Ma ya hee, ma ya haa (Stop looking at what you ain't got and start being thankful for what you do got)

Ma ya hoo, Ma ya ha ha (Let's give it to 'em, baby girl!)

[CHORUS - Rihanna]

(Hey! Hey! Yeah!) You're gonna be a shining star

(That's right! Yeah!) Fancy clothes

(Okay! Yeah!) And fancy ca-ars (hey, hey, hey, yeah!)

And then you'll see (See! Yeah!)

You're gonna go far (Go! Hey!)

Cause everyone knows (They know! Hey!)

Just who you a-are. (Rihanna let's get it!)

So live your life, (Hey! a-ay a-ay a-ay)

You steady chasing that paper (Ay!)

Just live your life (Oh! a-ay a-ay a-ay)

Ain't got no time for no haters

Just live your life (Gram postal, homie!) (Ay! a-ay a-ay a-ay)

No telling where it'll take ya

Just live your life (Oh! a-ay a-ay a-ay)

(Hey yo, we did it again, homie!) Cause I'm a paper chaser, (throw your hands up)

Just livin' my life (Ay)

My life (Oh!)

My life (Ay!)

My life (Oh!)

Just livin' my life (Throw your hands up!)

My life (Ay!)

My life (Oh!)

My life (Ay!) (Let me see you get your hands up!)

Just livin' my life (Oh!)

[VERSE 1 - T.I.]

Hey, never mind what haters say, ignore them 'til they fade away

Amazing they ungrateful after all the game I gave away

Safe to say I paved the way, for you cats to get paid today

You still be wasting days away, now had I never saved the day

Consider them my protegè, homage I think they should pay

Instead of being gracious, they violate in a major way

I never been a hater still I love them, in a crazy way

Some say they sold the yay and know they couldn't get work on Labor day

It ain't that black and white, it has an area that's shaded gray

I'm west side anyway, even if I left the game and stayed away

Some move away to make a way, not move away cause they afraid

I brought back to the hood and all you ever did was take away

I pray for patience but they make me want to melt they face away

Like I once made them spray, now I could make put the taze away

Been thuggin' all my life, can't say I don't deserve to take a break

You rather see me catch a case, and watch my future fade away

[CHORUS - Rihanna]

(Hey! Yeah!) You're gonna be a shining star

(That's right! Yeah!) Fancy clothes

(Okay! Yeah!) And fancy ca-ars (hey, hey, hey, yeah)

And then you'll see (See! Yeah!)

You're gonna go far (Go! Hey!)

Cause everyone knows (They know! Hey!)

Just who you a-are (Okay now)

So live your life, (Hey! a-ay a-ay a-ay)

You steady chasing that paper

Just live your life (Oh! a-ay a-ay a-ay)

Ain't got no time for no haters

Just live your life (Hey! a-ay a-ay a-ay)

No telling where it'll take ya

Just live your life (Oh! a-ay a-ay a-ay)

Cause I'm a paper chaser

Just livin' my life (Ay) (Ma ya hee)

My life (Oh!) (Ma ya haa)

My life (Ay!) (Ma ya hoo)

My life (Oh!) (Ma ya ha ha)

Just livin' my life (Ma ya hee)

My life (Ay!) (Ma ya haa)

My life (Oh!) (Ma ya hoo)

My life (Ay!) (Ma ya ha ha)

Just livin' my life (Oh!)

[VERSE 2 - T.I.]

I'm the opposite of moderate, immaculately polished with

The spirit of a hustler and the swagger of a college kid

Allergic to the counterfeit, impartial to the politics

Articulate but still would grab a nigga by the collar quick.

Whoever having problems wit they record sales just holla TIP

If that don't work and all else fails, then turn around and follow TIP

I got love for the game but ay, I'm not in love with all of it

Could do without the fame, the rappers nowadays are comedy

The hootin' and the hollerin', back and forth with the arguin'

Where you from, who you know, what you make and what kind of car you in

Seems as though you lost sight of what's important with the positive

And checks into your bank account, and you up out of poverty

Your values is a disarray, prioritizin' horribly

Unhappy with your riches 'cause you piss poor morally

Ignoring all prior advice and forewarnin'

And we mighty full of ourselves all of a sudden, aren't we?

[CHORUS - Rihanna]

(Hey! Yeah!) You're gonna be a shining star

(That's right! Yeah!) Fancy clothes

(Okay! Yeah!) And fancy ca-ars (hey, hey, hey, yeah)

And then you'll see (See! Yeah!)

You're gonna go far (Go! Yeah!)

Cause everyone knows (They know, Hey!)

Just who you a-are (Okay now)

Live your life, (Hey! a-ay a-ay a-ay)

You steady chasing that paper

Just live your life (Oh! a-ay a-ay a-ay)

Ain't got no time for no haters

Just live your life (Hey! a-ay a-ay a-ay)

No telling where it'll take ya

Just live your life (Oh! a-ay a-ay a-ay)

Cause I'm a paper chaser

Just livin' my life (Ay) (Ma ya hee)

My life (Oh!) (Ma ya haa)

My life (Ay!) (Ma ya hoo)

My life (Oh!) (Ma ya ha ha)

Just livin' my life (Ma ya hee)

My life (Ay!) (Ma ya haa)

My life (Oh!) (Ma ya hoo)

My life (Ay!) (Ma ya ha ha)

Just livin' my life (Oh!)

[VERSE 3 - Rihanna]

Got everybody watching what I do

Come walk in my shoes

And see the way I'm livin' if you really want to

Got my mind on my money

And I'm not goin' away

So keep on gettin' 'ya paper (Ah)

And keep on climbin' (Ah)

Look in the mirror

And keep on shinin' (shinin')

'Til the game ends

'Til the clock stop

We gon' post up on the top spot

Livin' my life (Ma ya hee) (My life)

My life (Ma ya haa) (My life)

Got a brand new CD (Maya hoo, Ma ya ha ha)

Got my whole team livin' life (Ma ya hee) (My life)

My life (Ma ya haa) (My life)

I do it how I wanna do (Ma ya hoo)

I'm livin' my life (My life)

My life (My life)

I will never lose

I'm livin' my life

My life

And I'm not stoppin'

[OUTRO]

Ma ya hee, ma ya haa

Ma ya hoo, ma ya ha ha

Ma ya hee, ma ya haa

Ma ya hoo, ma ya ha ha

Ma ya hee, ma ya haa

Ma ya hoo, ma ya ha ha

Ma ya hee, ma ya haa

Ma ya hoo, ma ya ha ha (So live your life)

Eid ul-Adha

2008-12-08T09:03:00.002+08:00

Abraham and the Sacrifice

Islam celebrates two great festivals annually - Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. The first is the great festival that follows the month of Ramadan when the fast is broken. The second occurs about two months later during the month of Zil-Hajj when an animal is sacrificed in commemoration of Abraham's sacrifice of his son. This festival is incorporated in the great pilgrimage to Mecca which should properly be made during this month but it is also observed all over the Muslim world at the same time. The underlying importance of this festival is the spirit of sacrifice (qurbani) in memory of Abraham's great act of faith many centuries ago.

Eid-ul-Adha is, according to Islamic teaching, a time for Muslims to learn the value of self-denial by making a sacrifice of something living to God. It is stringently denied by most Muslim theologians that the sacrifice has any further significance and it is especially denied that religious sacrifice has any atoning or propitiatory value. Abraham's great act of submission is thus regarded solely as an example of genuine surrender to the will of God and is to be followed as such.

In this booklet we shall examine in some detail this great event in Abraham's life and will study all the circumstances around it to decide whether the Islamic negations of any propitiatory value or representation in the sacrifice of his son are justified, or whether there was not really some great underlying revelation in it.

We shall begin by making a study of Abraham's faith for it is very rarely realised just how considerably God tested his belief in his faithfulness and trustworthiness.

1. THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM.

The story of Abraham and the sacrifice of his son is of profound significance and the best way of obtaining the deepest knowledge of its meaning is to go through the life of Abraham from the very time that this son was promised to him to the end when this son became the progenitor of a great nation.

When Abraham was seventy-five years old, God spoke to him and said:

"Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who curses you I will curse; and by you all the families of the earth shall bless them selves". (Genesis 12.1-3).

The Quran confirms that God gave this great promise toAbraham that he would be the father of many nations:

"Lo: I have appointed thee a leader for mankind". (Surah 2.124).

As Abraham left his country and was travelling through the land of Canaan (subsequently known as Palestine and Israel), God again spoke to him and said "To your descendants I will give this land" (Genesis 12.7). Later, when Abraham again came to the land of Canaan, God spoke to him and said:

"Lift up your eyes, and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and eastward and westward; for all the land which you see I will give to you and your descendants for ever. I will make your descendants as the dust of the earth; so that if one can count the dust of the earth, your descendants also can be counted". (Genesis 13.14-16).

Abraham must have marvelled at these awesome promises. He must have wondered very deeply about the future generations and have pondered at great length as to why he should be the father of so many descendants and why they should be blessed through him. Presently, however, he was concerned about the fact that he had no offspring of his own. His nephew Lot had parted from him and his only heir at the time was a slave named Eliezer of Damascus. Therefore, when God spoke to him again, Abraham said:

"'0 Lord God, what wilt thou give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus? Behold, thou hast given me no offspring; and a slave born in my house will be my heir. " (Genesis 15.2-3).

Immediately, however, God answered him and spoke these comforting words to him:

"This man shall not be your heir, your own son shall be your heir". (Genesis 15.4).

After giving him the tidings that he would have a son, God made him come out of his house and said:

"Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them". (Genesis 15.5).

As Abraham stared in awe at the myriads of stars above him on a clear night, God said to him: "So shall your descendants be". (Genesis 15.5).

God had promised him that he would give him a son-even in his old age - and that through this son he would give him offspring as many as the stars he could see in the sky. Now Abraham knew that it was not naturally possible for him to have a son because his wife was barren and "it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women" (Genesis 18.11). Furthermore he himself was to all intents and purposes too old to bear offspring through her.

Abraham knew, therefore, that God's promise could only be fulfilled if God himself supernaturally brought about the conception and birth of the son by the power of his Spirit. Abraham nevertheless trusted him whom he considered faithful to bring this about in his own wonderful way.

"And he believed the Lord; and he reckoned it to him as righteousness". (Genesis 15.6).

Why did Abraham believe God? Was he the kind of man who did not reason about difficult matters and preferred just to leave them to God to achieve though he could neither understand nor comprehend them in any way? Was fatalistic resignation Abraham's concept of surrendering to the will of God? No - this man Abraham is set forth in the Bible as the great figurehead of faith in a human creature whose example should be followed by all men (Galatians 3.9). He considered the promise, reasoned about it, came to a conclusion it was true, and then believed. We have a fine summary of his thoughts in this passage:

"Abraham is the father of us all, as it is written, 'I have made you the father of many nations' - in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations; as he had been told 'So shall your descendants be'. He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead because he was about a hundred years old, or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah's womb. No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. That is why his faith was 'reckoned to him as righteousness'." (Romans 4.16-22).

He reasoned carefully about the promise. He questioned whether it could be fulfilled. He could not naturally have a son but he knew that God was faithful and if God had promised to give him a son, then because of the faithfulness of God to his own word, the promise must come true. Abraham began with this precept firmly fixed in his mind:

"Every word of God proves true". (Proverbs 30.5).

Knowing this he believed that God would fulfil his promise. But he did not stop there - he reasoned further as to how God could bring this about. God would have to intervene in the natural order. He would have to cause something to happen which otherwise could not naturally take place. He believed, as Paul put it to the Roman Christians, that God "calls into existence things that do not exist" (Romans 4.17). Because of this exercise of faith, because he reasoned carefully about the matter and did not just accept the promise fatalistically, he came to understand how the son would be conceived and in so doing gained a greater understanding of the mind and will of God as well. God highly commended him for this exercise of faith. Abraham did not believe, as some men foolishly do, that God can just do anything he pleases according to his arbitrary will and that no one can question his acts - even when what purports to be an act of God is altogether morally questionable. Abraham did not have such a low concept of God.

He believed that God is absolutely righteous and that he would never do something which human conscience would con-firm to be unrighteous. He knew that God, whatever he did, would always act within the bounds of his own absolute moral holiness and perfection. Some consider that this attitude limits the power of God to do as he chooses - not so Abraham. He believed in a God of eternal righteousness who was all the more exalted and glorified by his own refusal to choose to do anything that would go against his own love of righteousness and holiness. As he said on another occasion, "Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?" (Genesis 18.25). He knew that God's will is always good and acceptable and perfect.

He knew that it was within the moral holiness of God, coupled with his omnipotence, to bring about the son he had promised. So, as Paul said, after he had reasoned about this, "no distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised". (Romans 4.20). This process of reasoning strengthened his faith so that he did not just believe the promise through blind, uncomprehending acceptance of God's word, but rather saw by his faith what was behind that word - God's ability to bring "into existence things that do not exist" and when he saw this, he understood the promise, he gained knowledge of the ways of God, and because he obtained this better comprehension of the nature of God and his works, he was able to believe with sound reason (and not blind resignation) the promise he received. He was justifiably "fully convinced that God was able to do as he had promised".

God commended him for this process of faith - and because he displayed his faith by carefully reasoning about the promise in the light of God's own righteous character, God "reckoned it to him as righteousness". Such is the faith God requires from us. Such was the faith of Abraham - and therefore he is set before us as the ideal example of a man who had true faith in God.

2. THE REJECTION OF ISHMAEL.

Ten years after God had first given his great promises to Abraham, his wife Sarah complained to him of her barrenness. So she suggested to him that he should bear offspring through her maid Hagar. (Genesis 16.2).

When Hagar had conceived a child, however, instead of remembering the circumstances in which she was able to bear it, she looked on Sarah with contempt and Sarah, grieved by this betrayal of trust, drove Hagar away into the wilderness. (Genesis 16.6). Nevertheless the Lord, in his perfect justice and mercy, commanded her to return to Sarah and at the same time promised that her descendants would be multiplied into a great nation as well. Then the Lord said to her:

"Behold, you are with child, and shall bear a son; you shall call his name Ishmael; because the Lord has given heed to your affliction. He shall be a wild ass of a man, his hand against every man and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell over against all his kinsmen". (Genesis 16.11-12). When the child was born, Abraham did as the Lord had commanded and called the son Ishmael (meaning "God hears") and as far as he was concerned, this was the fulfilment of the promise God had given him. Accordingly he temporarily abandoned his belief that the promised son would be born of his wife Sarah. He looked on Ishmael with extreme favour, persuaded that he was the child of the promise.

For thirteen years Abraham looked on as Ishmael grew up. Ishmael had by this time almost reached adulthood and Abraham looked forward to seeing the beginning of the offspring he longed for who would herald the fulfilment of God's promise that he would give him descendants as many as the stars in the sky. But the first of a number of shocks, designed to really test his faith in the faithfulness of God, was about to confront him.

After thirteen silent years during which Ishmael grew to the threshold of manhood, God again spoke to Abraham and said these words:

"I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless. And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly". (Genesis 17.1-2).

Once again God renewed his promise that he was to be the father of kings and nations (Genesis 17.6). With Ishmael now approaching adulthood, Abraham no doubt eagerly anticipated what God still had to say to him. But he was in for a surprise. God said to him of Sarah his wife:

"I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples shall come from her". (Genesis 17.16). At first Abraham marvelled at this promise. Both he and his wife were now twenty three years older than they were when God first promised him that he would have a son. Was Sarah now to become the mother of nations? Was God to make his covenant with the son of his wife rather than the son of her maid after all? Abraham took surprise now that he should bear a son through Sarah his wife and said to the Lord:

"Shall a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? Shall Sarah, who is ninety years old, bear a child?" (Genesis 17.17).

But then, overwhelmed by his long expectancy of the fulfilment of God's covenant through Ishmael and struck by God's word that the son he had promised was to come from his wife Sarah, Abraham said to the Lord:

"0 that Ishmael might live in thy sight.'" (Genesis 17.8).

0 that Ishmael may be the apple of your eye, the child of your favours, he pleaded. But God said to him:

"No, but Sarah your wife shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name Isaac. I will establish my covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him". (Genesis 17.19).

This must have been a bitter pill for Abraham to swallow. His hopes for Ishmael vanished like a mist. God promised that he would make Ishmael the father of a great nation after the flesh (Genesis 17.20), but his covenant - a richly spiritual one - was to be made through Isaac after the Spirit.

However deeply this might have affected Abraham, he was a deeply spiritual man and he was, as a man of true faith, concerned only about spiritual matters. Maintaining his faith without wavering, he again believed the Lord and began to look forward to the child who was to be born of the Spirit by the will of God. Accordingly he dismissed from his hopes the child who was born of the flesh through the will of himself, his wife and his mistress. From now on he anticipated the day when Isaac would be born to him.

God was so determined that his promise should be properly fulfilled that he ensured that Ishmael should not appear to be the child of his spiritual covenant. He had said to Hagar:

"He shall be a wild ass of a man, his hand against every man and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell over against all his kinsmen". (Genesis 16.12).

He shall be a "wild ass of a man", God said, meaning that he would be a thoroughly unspiritual man, a man of flesh and blood alone and born of the flesh alone. In every way he would be sharply contrasted with Isaac who was to be a deeply spiritual man, born of the Spirit by the special will of God.

3. THE BIRTH OF ISAAC.

God had not promised the birth of Ishmael to Abraham -he spoke of Isaac when he first promised that he would give Abraham a son through whom all the nations of the earth in the coming ages would bless themselves.

The Quran confirms that no tidings of the birth of Ishmael were given to Abraham but that Isaac alone was the son who was promised to him. The promise of the birth of Isaac is recorded in the Quran in these words: "And we gave him tidings of the birth of Isaac, a Prophet of the righteous". (Surah 37.112).

The Quran says nothing of any tidings being given about the birth of Ishmael but whenever it does speak of such tidings it always refers to Isaac or specifically names him as the son who was promised (See also Surah 11.71 as well where Isaac is again named as the promised son). It is wise at this stage to note that the Quran takes no issue with the Bible on the chain of events we have thus far considered and that, when it does refer to them, it plainly endorses them as we have seen.

God fulfilled his promise and Isaac was duly born when Abraham was a hundred years old. (Genesis 21.1-3). Nevertheless Ishmael took exception to Isaac and the favour of God upon him and began to trouble him while he played, envious of the blessings that had been promised to his offspring. (Genesis 21.9). The Bible says of Ishmael's treatment of Isaac:

"He who was born according to the flesh persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit". (Galatians 4.29).

God's warning that Ishmael's hand would be against every man was coming true. He was seeking for his offspring after the flesh the blessings promised to Isaac's offspring after the Spirit. Sarah perceived this and said to Abraham:

"Cast out this slave woman with her son; for the son of this slave woman shall not be heir with my son Isaac". (Genesis 21.10).

Because Ishmael was born of the flesh and only of a slave woman at that, whereas Isaac was born of the Spirit according to the promise of a free woman, God commanded Abraham to hearken to the voice of his wife and to part from Hagar for Ishmael was not his true son, being born only of a slave woman (Genesis 21.12). Isaac, however, was the only son of his wife Sarah, the free woman, and God had promised "through Isaac shall your descendants be named". (Genesis 21.12). So from that day Abraham bid Hagar and Ishmael farewell and remained with Sarah and his only son by her, Isaac. The years went by and Abraham lived in the land of the Philistines. (Genesis 21. 34). Gradually, however, the intense anticipation of the fulfilment of God's promise began to possess Abraham again as he saw his son approach adulthood. Presently he expected to see some of those descendants God had promised him. As he had done many years before, Abraham eagerly awaited the fulfilment of his promise.

But if the rejection of Ishmael came as a shock to him, far worse was to follow now. God was nowhere near finished with testing and proving the intensity and degree of his faith. The final and great test was about to confront him.

4. THE COMMAND TO SACRIFICE.

After living for some time in the land of the Philistines, Abraham heard again the voice of God calling him by name "Abraham.'" (Genesis 22.1). Immediately he responded "Here am I". Filled with excitement at the prospect of knowing more of the effective realisation of God's promises to him, he eagerly awaited the message God was to give him. Was his son now to become the forefather of many nations?

With keen anticipation he expected some indication of the fulfilment of God's promise that he was to have descendants as many as the stars in the sky. But a sword was about to pierce his soul. For God immediately said to him: "Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering upon one of the mountains of which I shall tell you". (Genesis 22.2).

What a command this was: Ishmael had left him and Isaac alone was with him. With great awe and wonder Abraham received this command to sacrifice Isaac his son.

The Quran confirms the Biblical account of the sacrifice and also plainly supports the clear statement in the Bible that it was Isaac who was to be sacrificed. We read of Abraham:

"My Lord! Vouchsafe me of the righteous. So We gave him tidings of a gentle son. And when his son was old enough to walk with him, Abraham said: 0 my dear son, I have seen in a dream that I must sacrifice thee". (Surah 37.100-102).

It is quite obvious that the son who was to be sacrificed was the same son whose birth was foretold. We have seen from other passages in the Quran that the birth of Isaac alone was foretold to Abraham and it is clearly this son who was to be offered up.

Secondly in the same Surah (37), we find a lengthy account of various significant incidents in the lives of the prophets of old who are all mentioned by name. In the case of Abraham, after the narration of the tidings of the birth of the son and the vision to sacrifice the same son, we read:

"And We gave him tidings of the birth of Isaac, a Prophet of the righteous. And We blessed him and Isaac". (Surah 37.112-113).

These verses are clearly a summary of the narrative about the sacrifice of Isaac by his father Abraham as a test of their mutual faithfulness to God throughout the whole ordeal until God provided a ram in Isaac's place. Clearly the Quran here agrees with the Bible in making Isaac the son who was to be sacrificed. Ishmael is mentioned elsewhere in the Quran by name (particularly in the passage about the construction of the Ka'aba where he is named as Abraham's helper - Surah 2.125) but is nowhere mentioned in this passage about the sacrifice wherein Isaac is expressly mentioned twice by name.

Accordingly it must be concluded that the Quran supports the Bible in making Isaac the object of the sacrifice. Certainly no fair and impartial exposition of Surah 37. 100-113 can produce the conclusion that it was Ishmael who was to be sacrificed in the vision that Abraham saw.

Abraham must have been struck with bewilderment when he first heard this command to sacrifice his son Isaac. If we suggested that he received this order without any emotional shock or immediate repulsion in his heart at what he was commanded to do, we would dishonour Abraham as a real man of God. We cannot believe that such a father who loved his son so much could automatically respond to the command with unaffected resignation to it or with a straightforward complacency with the divine will.

The very wording of the command shows that God did not expect it to be received without heart-rending astonishment but rather that he intended that Abraham should be shocked to the core of his great human soul. God deliberately placed emphasis on the nature of the price Abraham was to pay to fulfil this demand and quite clearly determined to test him to the extreme of his affections and love for his son and for God: "Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering". (Genesis 22.2).

What a tremendous trial of faith this was for Abraham. God put him to a severe threefold test - firstly to show his overriding love for God by giving that which was dearest to his heart and which could not be replaced, even his only son; secondly to maintain his trust in the absolute moral holiness and trustworthiness of God who he had hitherto believed would never will something that was evil or morally questionable; and thirdly to persevere in his faith in the steadfast faithfulness of God to his own promise that he would yet give him descendants through this son as many as the stars in the sky.

For some real faith implies an unquestioning resignation to what appears to be the will of God, no matter how improbable or morally suspect the exercise of that will may appear to be. Abraham was not such a man. He could not summarily abandon himself to the command to sacrifice his son without considerable reflection on its implications and circumstances. God confronted him with this awful test of his faith because God knew that this man would never go through with the command unless, as in the case of the birth of Isaac, he was fully convinced both of the moral excellence of the order and its thorough consistency with the promise that God would give him descendants as many as the stars in the sky.

The greatness of this man's faith is found in his refusal to believe anything unless it was credible - no matter who commanded it - and his determination to understand and recognise the credibility of that which appeared to be overpoweringly incredible - when the One who gave the command was the God in whose absolute holiness and faithfulness he had always trusted, the "Holy God who shows himself holy in righteousness". (Isaiah 5.16).

God would have been most unimpressed with Abraham's attitude if he had simply resigned himself to the divine will that his son should be sacrificed without any serious consideration of what was involved in the matter. God wanted him to explore at length the conciliation between the apparent horror of the command and the transparent eternal trustworthiness of the God who gave it- because through this he intended to reveal to him the glory of his salvation for all mankind which flesh and blood could never show to him.

5. ABRAHAM'S CONTEMPLATION OF THE COMMAND.

Abraham had reasoned very carefully about the promise that his wife would bear him a son. With this same inspired reasoning this man, who sought earnestly to gain as much understanding and knowledge as he could of the God he loved, through the commands and promises he was given, thought through the command to sacrifice his son according to the test God had set in a threefold form before him.

The first test - too often considered to be the only one before his eyes - was for this man the easiest of the three. He was required to prove that his love for God was unsurpassed by his love for anything else by giving up that which was dearest to his heart - his son Isaac. God did not require his possessions, goods or material wealth - he required that which Abraham could neither replace nor substitute, something of his very own being, his only son. Because he, as a true father, loved his son so much, it must have been a heart-breaking ordeal to part with him. But Abraham had already endured the command to part with Ishmael, his son by the slave woman. And because of his deep love for God, he resolved to obey God again and in doing so give up even his only son by his wife Sarah.

The other two tests were more severe, however. The first had related only to the nature of Abraham's love for God. The other two related to the nature of God himself! Firstly, in his time, Abraham witnessed with moral abhorrence and repulsion the manner of worship which his contemporaries offered to the idols they had created. To him the worship of idols was really offered to demons - and the formalities of this worship confirmed his beliefs about it. The worst idolaters offered their own sons up as sacrifices to their idols - and to Abraham this was the last word in human degradation and wickedness.

Now he was confronted with a similar order to sacrifice his own son to the God he worshipped in spirit and in truth. How could he reconcile this command with his belief that God was absolutely moral and holy? Abraham did not have the low concept of God that some men have. To these God's omnipotence allows him to do anything arbitrary as he pleases. To them any suggestion that God can only do what is morally and properly right is a restriction on his power to do anything he chooses. To Abraham such arbitrary acts, far from being proof of God's power, would be evidence of a lamentable weakness in his moral character.

Abraham had a high concept of God. He believed that God was absolutely holy and righteous and that he bound himself accordingly to do only that which was morally right and proper at all times. In the circumstances he was constrained to reconcile in his mind the moral holiness of God and the apparent contradiction of it that confronted him in the command to sacrifice his son.

Secondly he had to consider this command in the light of God's promise that he would have descendants as many as the stars in the sky. How could God fulfil his promise if his son was to die and be cremated before he could bear any offspring and descendants? Abraham was confronted with a command which at face value was morally questionable and which made the earlier promise apparently devoid of any possibility now of fulfilment. But as he set about considering all this, he was destined to resolve this whole matter in such a way that he was to find the significance of the sacrifice far more astonishing than its immediate implications.

He began by presuming that "Every word of God proves true" (Proverbs 30.5). Therefore that which appeared to be morally questionable must in some way be morally excellent -and he was determined to find out what that excellence was. Secondly that which now appeared to be beyond the possibility of fulfilment must in the providence of God yet be fulfilled -and with these reasonings Abraham sought out the meaning of the command he had been given.

God at first had promised him a son through whom he was to have innumerable descendants. The promise consisted of two extremes - the birth of Isaac by God's intervention at the beginning, and countless descendants by his will and power at the end. In between these two suddenly came the command to sacrifice. Abraham could not believe that it was contrary to or destructive of the earlier promise he had received. God gave the promise - the same God gave the command to sacrifice. Because of his knowledge of God's total consistency in his acts, Abraham believed that the command to sacrifice, rather than violating the promise, was inseparably linked to it. He concluded that the miraculous birth, the sacrifice and the descendants were all linked together and that somehow the promise of descendants was dependent upon and was to be fulfilled through the sacrifice of Isaac.

There was only one way that Isaac could beget offspring after he was sacrificed - by God raising him from the dead. Abraham had realised earlier that Isaac could only be born through the power of God who could cause things to exist that do not exist. Therefore he concluded that if God could create Isaac out of nothing, he could also raise him from the ashes after he was sacrificed as a burnt offering. As Paul said of Abraham, he believed in God "who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist" (Romans 4. 17). (The Quran confirms, in Surah 2.260, his faith that God could give life to the dead). Or, as another writer put it:

"By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was ready to offer up his only son, of whom it was said. 'Through Isaac shall your descendants be named'. He considered that God was able to raise men even from the dead; hence, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back". (Hebrews 11.17-19).

Abraham believed that God would raise Isaac from the dead. This resolved the apparent impossibility of the fulfilment of the promise. It also led to Abraham resolving the moral issue as well. Abraham considered that the Isaac who was to beget all these descendants was to be a risen Isaac - one who could, in a resurrected body, fulfil the promise of God. When Abraham reasoned that the remarkable promise of descendants was dependent upon the renewed, remarkable condition of the son who was to beget them, he saw at last the moral excellence of the command. Somehow, only through a resurrection and a body which had overcome death, could the promise be fulfilled. Abraham rejoiced before God as, in a wondrous triumph of faith, he resolved in his mind the moral excellence and consistent nature of the command he had received - and the God who had given it. But although he now saw its practical nature, he was yet to discover its ultimate significance.

6. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SACRIFICE.

Abraham, as we have seen, discounted the idea that faith was a bare surrender to the will of God. He believed that it required an exercise of reasoning so that the will of God could be understood and justifiably followed. But he also believed that such enquiring faith should seek out the mind and purpose of God behind his will and promptly proceeded to do this in respect of the command to sacrifice his son. Such is true, discerning faith and for such faith Abraham was deeply commended by God.

He began by considering what God had said to him "I have made you the father of many nations". (Romans 4.17). Because of his faith, God had made him both the prime example of true faith among men and also the father of the faithful. God approved both his faith and trust and accordingly decreed that those who had faith like Abraham were to become his sons and be blessed with him. (Romans 4.11-12, Galatians 3.7).

Because of his faith Abraham became the father of many nations. But, he reasoned, surely God is truly the Father of the faithful? And were not his faith and trust motivated purely by God's faithfulness and trustworthiness? He considered that his faith in God was like the reflection of the sun's light by the moon. For all its brilliance, the moon merely reflects the light of the sun, but the sun generates its own light. Abraham considered that his faith and trust were merely reflections of God's inherent faithfulness and eternal trustworthiness.

He saw his high status, therefore, merely as a reflection of God's great glory in heaven. He saw that, as father of the faithful, he was merely a type of the true Father in heaven. He then realised that if he was only a reflection and a type, then so were his son, the unusual birth, the sacrifice, the resurrection and the physical descendants. The whole process issued from a man who was merely a type of the real Father in heaven. Abraham was merely the physical reflection of the spiritual reality in heaven.

Abraham put it all together. The father was to have a son in this world born wonderfully of a woman by the Spirit and this son was to be a decidedly spiritual man all his days. Before he could have any descendants he was to be sacrificed as an offering to God, struck down by the hand of his own father. But he would rise from the dead and the risen son would beget descendants of great number through whom the nations of the world would be blessed.

By searching out the meaning of all this as he moved away from the reflection to the reality, Abraham was able to outline in his mind a glorious process of salvation that was to fill him with unspeakable joy. God, the true Father, was to send his own Son into the world, born miraculously of a woman by the power of his Holy Spirit, to be a man who would live solely by the Spirit he was to be born by- a man who spiritually would be the image of his eternal Father in every way. By his own eternally spiritual nature, he would transform men of all ages and in all nations from sinners of mere flesh and blood into saints of true spiritual dignity and would ultimately bring these offspring of the Spirit to eternal glory in the kingdom of God he had come to make available to them. But first he was to be sacrificed as an offering for sin. He was to burn within as he endured the wrath of God on behalf of sinners of every nation and in every age. He was to be struck down, not only physically at the hand of man, but spiritually by the hand of his own Father as he endured his wrath against the sins of men so that he might make a full atonement for them.

The Son of God was to rise from the dead, however, and the risen Son was to make available to men of true faith the Spirit of God so that they might become not only children of Abraham through the manner of their faith but spiritually children of God through the saving reality of that faith.

To put it plainly, in one glorious flash of inspiration and revelation, Abraham saw the whole of the Christian Gospel. By a faithful consideration of nothing more than two apparently contradictory divine statements, he worked out the whole of God's plan of salvation. When Isaac asked him where the sacrifice was, Abraham answered him with joy in his heart:

"God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son". (Genesis 22.8).

As he spoke to his son, he knew that God's Son was to become "the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world" (John 1.29). But as Isaac was one of those who was to become one of the objects of the atoning work of the Son of God, he could not ultimately be slain as his type. God only wanted a full shadow and reflection of the work of his Son to be formed in Abraham's mind. But for the perfection of the type, it was necessary that something figuring the work of the Son of God should be sacrificed instead of (and indeed in place of) Isaac. So a lamb without blemish, caught in the thicket, was slain instead as God stopped the human sacrifice and deeply commended Abraham for his steadfast faith, love and trust. (Genesis 22.11-13). For the Lamb of God was to be caught in the thicket of sin as he died as a sufficient offering once for all for the sins of God's true people. But, while he beheld by the eye of faith the redeeming work of the Son of God through whom all the nations of the world would be blessed, Abraham once again was reminded of the great blessings God had promised to his descendants. When the sacrifice of the lamb was over, God said to him:

"Because you have done this, and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will indeed bless you, and I will multiply your descendants as the stars of heaven and as the sand which is on the seashore. And your descendants shall possess the gate of their enemies, and by your descendants shall all the nations of the earth bless themselves because you have obeyed my voice". (Genesis 22.16-18).

Abraham realised that those who were to be redeemed by the work of the Son of God were in some way to be his descendants as well. Abraham was promised that all the nations would be blessed through his son - and, although he had seen that Isaac was only a physical type of the true Saviour, yet he knew that the real, effective outworking of the promise had been made to his descendants through his son. Abraham realised that the Son of God according to the Spirit was to become his son according to the flesh - and that his real descendants were to be those who would obtain the blessings promised through faith in his greater son yet to be born. Abraham saw that his true offspring were not to be his sons by the flesh but his students by faith:

"It is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are reckoned as descendants". (Romans 9.8).

From that day Abraham looked forward with joy to another age when his greater son would be born to redeem the world. In the fullness of time this greater son was born. As Isaac had been born of the Spirit of a barren woman, so Jesus Christ was conceived and born of the Spirit by a virgin woman. The true Son of Abraham had been born. But although Isaac had Abraham for his immediate physical father, Jesus had no human father, being descended from Abraham only through his mother and her line from Abraham. God was the Father of Jesus in an eternal and spiritual sense and whereas Jesus was the promised Son of Abraham, he was the real Son of God. Abraham knew that the Son of God was to be the real Redeemer of his many descendants and that which Abraham had looked forward to with great longing and joy had now come into the world.

When some of the Jews, arguing hotly with Jesus in later years, appealed to their status as the physical sons of Abraham in support of their claim that they were the heirs to God's blessings, Jesus reminded them that Abraham had vested his hopes, not in his immediate physical offspring, their forefather Isaac; but in his greater son after the flesh, Jesus himself, the Son of God according to the Spirit:

"Your father Abraham rejoiced that he was to see my day; he saw it and was glad". (John 8.56).

Abraham looked forward to the coming of Jesus, his greater son, to redeem the world from sin. It is for this reason that one of the first titles Jesus is given in the Gospels is "the Son of Abraham". (Matthew 1.1). He is the ultimate Redeemer -the one who was to really bring about that which was prefigured in the sacrifice of Isaac many years earlier. Both Jesus and Isaac were properly descended from Abraham according to the promise but as Isaac was really only the son of Abraham, the reflection, so Jesus is ultimately the Son of God, the true Father of the faithful, the reality.

Abraham, who exercised his faith and reasoned deeply in his heart about the command to sacrifice his son, saw the salvation of God in one glorious comprehension of the significance of the sacrifice. He foresaw the crucifixion of Christ and knew that it was to be the Son of God who was to be made a sacrifice for sin so that the blessings promised to Abraham and his descendants might become real to men in all nations who would turn to faith in Jesus:

"That in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith". (Galatians 3.14).

God revealed to Abraham that he was to send his own Son Jesus Christ into the world, born of Abraham's seed as his greater son, so that the blessings he had promised to all nations might take real effect through the saving death of his Son on the cross and his subsequent resurrection to glory and honour at the right hand of God:

"And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the Gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying 'In you shall all the nations be blessed'. So then, those who are men of faith are blessed with Abraham who had faith". (Galatians 3.8-9).

But there remains one more thing to consider. God said to Abraham "Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love" (Genesis 22.2). This called for the greatest manifestation of the love of Abraham for God - there was nothing greater that he could sacrifice to prove his surpassing love for God in heaven. He had to sacrifice something living that had come from him - something that would cost him far more than all his material possessions put together.

There is ultimately only one reason for this - God did not ask him to sacrifice his son just to test his love for him-rather it was through this that God desired to impress on Abraham how great his love was for him and all mankind. He was to send his only Son into the world to become a sacrifice for Abraham and all mankind as a glorious manifestation of his infinite, undying love for wayward sinners.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life". (John 3.16).

What greater sacrifice could a man make for God than to give his own son for him? What greater proof of God's love for man can be found than this - that he gave his only Son to die for our sins? And God only required that Abraham should contemplate the sacrifice. But God himself actually went right through with his love for men by giving his Son to die for our sins so that we may obtain the opportunity to possess eternal life through faith in him.

"In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him". (1 John 4.9).

Just as Isaac willingly showed complacency with the will of God, so Jesus willingly of his own free will laid down his life for us. If God had redeemed us through anything he had created, it would have cost him nothing for he created it out of nothing. But God never asked any man to do more for him than he was prepared to do for men. He commanded Abraham to give up his own son who came from his own body. So God gave his own Son for us - one who was not created but whose blessed presence the Father hod enjoyed from all eternity.

What a wondrous proof of God's love we have in this -that he gave his own Son to die for our sins. Abraham's exercise of love for God through the sacrifice of his only son was a magnificent shadow of God's love for us being made manifest through the sacrifice of his only Son.

Could God have tested Abraham's love for him any more deeply than he did by commanding him to give his own son as a proof of his love? Could the deep love of God for us be proved in any way greater than this - that he gave his Son to save us from our sins?

"He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, will he not also give us all things with him?" (Romans 8.32).

"In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the expiation for our sins". (1 John 4.10).

7. THE ElD SACRIFICE RECONSIDERED.

Once a year the Muslim world commemorates the deep, wondrous love of Abraham for God in being willing to spare not even his own son to give a full, effectual proof of that love. Every day of the year, however, the Christian world remembers the deep, magnificent love of God for men in being willing also to spare not even his own Son to prove once for all his eternal love for us and his desire that we should not perish but, through faith in Jesus his Son, obtain eternal life.

With deep compassion we view the Eid sacrifice as an unwitting reminder of the revelation God gave Abraham of his salvation to come through his Son Jesus Christ which was to be fully foreshadowed in the sacrifice of Isaac. When we reflect on the sacrifice, should we remind ourselves of a man and his love for God, or should we not really see this whole matter in its true perspective and look to God and remind ourselves of his undying love for men? When Eid-ul-Adha comes again, will it once again be the love and faith of a man that impresses you, or will it be the transcendent love and faithfulness of God towards men that moves your heart to wonder and joy?

By exercising deep, penetrating faith, Abraham saw that God was to send his Son into the world to die as a sacrifice for our sins so that we might be redeemed to God. When he foresaw the coming of Jesus, he rejoiced with great joy in his heart at the redemption he was to achieve (John 8.56).

Today we look forward with exceeding joy to the return of Jesus Christ whom God has made the Saviour of the world. (1 John 4.14). We are the true sons of Abraham because we follow the example of the faith which he had by looking unto Jesus for our salvation from sin and its consequences to righteousness and a place in the kingdom of God. We are assured that the blessings which God promised him will be ours when Jesus comes again. As it is written:

"If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise". (Galatians 3.29).

Will you not also share these blessings with us by turning and putting your whole faith in Jesus, the Son of God, so that you too may enjoy forever the unspeakable riches of his grace and kindness towards us? Or will you continue to reject the love of God fully manifested before your eyes and become instead one of those with whom he is not pleased, those, who by refusing to put their faith in his Son, have incurred his anger and have gone astray?

The Muslim Eid sacrifice is a frank reminder of the great expression, not only of Abraham's love for God, but of God's great love for hell-bound sinners in giving his only Son to die for the sins of the world so that some, by forsaking their sin and by trusting in the Son, might be redeemed from the awful wrath of God and become instead the heirs of his grace. Such men alone are partakers of the life of God - all other men are the objects of his wrath.

"He who has the Son has life; he who has not the Son of God has not life". (1 John 5.12).

"He who believes in the Son has eternal life; he who does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God rests upon him". (John 3.36).

credit to - John Gilchrist

What Is Going On ?

2008-11-23T15:17:00.002+08:00

I'd attend a talk about 'Free Litter Bug Campaign' by Kota Kinabalu City Hall ( DBKK ) on Friday . Mr.Chua , DBKK-man gave an interesting talk about this campaign. He caught our attention by showing some photos of garbage ( yeah...a lot of garbage that we make everyday ). He said , don't blame the garbage because we are the one who make it! . How we handle and manage our garbage it is our responsibility.

Me myself are practising to NOT throw my rubbish everywhere i like. As if i'm in a car , i'll not throwing it out the window , i put in a plastic bag , and will throw it away to an appropriate place when i reach home or office... DUSTBIN ...

Why am i writing about this ? Because i love the idea of clean city. Why are people always throwing their rubbish away , anywhere... And the funny part is , they will say 'rubbish' thing when the drain can't work properly because it's full with rubbish and when it's raining the city or their housing area get smack by flood. nah ...

On the Saturday evening , i'd a chance to go to the Teluk Likas Public Garden ( Taman Awam Teluk Likas ) , the facilities there is beautiful although not perfect , the view is ok... but will be much and much more fascinating if there is no garbage on the beach! What the shuuuTte!

It's all come from the sea , and carried by a current to the beach. Plastic bag is everywhere... And my suggestion is , if you want to do a window shopping you can come here ( or any beaches ) to pick ( yup , just pick , you don't have to buy!) whatever you like .. you can have whatever you like... yeah.. ( ops ...sounds like T.I song )...

Enough is enough ! we should start a campaign for not throwing our rubbish to the sea...

What to do ? no other place ...

Virtual Affair ? Cheat ?

2008-11-21T22:46:00.004+08:00

London~ A british woman is divorcing her husband after discovering his online alter-ego was having an affair in the fantasy world of Second Life. Amy Taylor , 28 , said her three-year marriage to David Pollor , came to an end when she twice walked in on him watching his online character , Dave Barmy , having sex with other virtual women.

Second Life enables players to create online lives in which their virtual alter ego or avatar can socialise , develop relationships, buy property and set up businesses in an imagined world using the games virtual currency

me say...

What the HeCkkk !? ... and when i read and learn more and more about this 3D virtual world... it's getting weird and weird... living your second life online... It's not BAD ... but if you are too obsessive about it, then you'll stuck in that fantasy world... It's OKay to build a community , meet friends and etc...

Don't dream too much or u'll sank with your dream...

BloOd SucKer ~Mosquito

2008-11-17T21:07:00.002+08:00

argh ... kinda freaky and amazing .. right! They live their life with sucking others blood. Erm , sound familiar... yup, like the popular Vampire... they SUCK blood ! manage to take this picture last week , when we visit my aunt at Kuala Penyu...

But wait... why am i letting this mosquito bite me. Just put it this way , she need a blood to live... so with my generosity i donate mine to her.... Crazy! it's kinda a blood donation to a needy... hahaha... that is just my opinion aaa... if you want to follow this method , it's on your own risk.. and blood off course... but don't be soooo so kind to just donate your blood to any mosquito.. alert with a denggue / aedes...

Orait... guys n gals... there is a GOOD way to donate your blood... go to the nearest Hospital and donate your blood. DON'T WASTE it ! Help others while you still can...

Wish For this Christmas

2008-11-13T07:26:00.000+08:00

Sorry , I Haven't Blogged For A While

2008-11-10T21:49:00.003+08:00

ahaks , How is everybody? wow! i haven't blog for a while or to be exact i didn't write any entry for this blog recently... and do nothing... my friendlist, my post , my widgets... wah, so LAZY lah me... Should i tell you guys that i'm sick... Nope , i shouldn't use it as a BIG REASON why am i disappear and do nothing for this blog .

Maybe i should blame BUSH for this...hahaha... oh yeak! Congratz to MR OBAMA ! ... YES WE CAN ! ... erm, why am i writing this...

more updates and more and more of visit soon...hehehe... ciao!

Aidilfitri 2008

2008-10-16T03:29:00.002+08:00

Gooood Morning!

i'm still in the mood of Aidilfitri...

Yes ! At LAst !

2008-10-07T14:39:00.002+08:00

yeeeeaH! after a few hours of digging and askin support from internet webhosting, then...i can log in to my budakhutan dot com page... WHAT is the problem? my DNS setting or should i say , CELCOM broadband dns dynamic setting ... i'm not an expert with domain/hosting ... so at the beginning i'm so D@mn 'blank'!...and juts a few minutes ago i try to connect to my DIGI edge connection.. Walllaaa! evrything is okay... then at the same time, i received an email from internet webhosting support, telling me to refer for a open DNS no...i try it...and... YES! i'm able to log in to budakhutan dot com again.. but the problem is... i don't know if the others ( blogger / reader ) can access / see my blog... poor me... PLEASE help me... tell me if u can / can't enter www.budakhutan.com...

here is the step to change your DNS setting to openDNS setting
link : https://www.opendns.com/smb/start/device/windows-xp

have a great Day !

WWW.BUDAKHUTAN.COM

2008-10-07T06:41:00.003+08:00

gOOOD mORNING !

what a Long Holiday...hehehe. it's a great and awesome week ( last week). Syawal is a month for family gathering. Can't wait for 'Raya Haji'.

BUT , when i come back from kampung , i'd try o log in to my page www.budakhutan.com , i'd a problem to log in . "DNS error-Cannot find server"... aiya! just me or what.

So now i'm trying and trying to solve the matter.

maybe i'm the only one can't log in... help me guys , if u can go to that page and everything is okay, tell me ...then i will know the problem is on my side... but if you can't enter the page also... then i must do something...ades!

HELP ME!

What should I Type / write here?

2008-09-27T06:43:00.005+08:00

Good Morning everybody... (^_^)

emmmm..... yup, i'm wondering...what should i write / type / mumble in this blog of mine. I have another blog ( in bahasa Melayu),and i don't have any problem to post my entry for that blog. I think , maybe the language barrier makes me kinda lazy and BLANK!. hahaha... Ya..ya.. i know. My english is bad , grammar is broken and maybe you ( readers ) can't even understand it.

Or maybe... this is a seasoh of BLANK-MIND... hahaha...

I don't want this blog to be a 'copy version' of my other blogs. Maybe i should re-evaluate and plan... keep the ball rolling... ahaks, till then... Have A Great Weekend!

me at Lembah Danum...

p/s : Selamat Hari Raya ! i'll be back !... muahaahaha

Hanazakari No Kimitachi e Special

2008-09-20T05:02:00.003+08:00

HANAZAKARI NO KIMITACHI E SPECIAL
: 12th OCTOBER 2008 ( Fuji TV)

"Ohayoo Gozaimasu ! .na...Hajimemashite, watashi wa remie desu. Douzo Yoroshiku. Mata au hi made! "

CICAKMAN 2 : BLACK PLANET

2008-09-11T07:18:00.002+08:00

MUST SEE !

Cicak ( bahasa Melayu ) = Lizard

then, we'll have CICAKMAN ! Malaysian Super Heroes come to the rescue ! With more fighting scene and special effects , this film will be a STUNNING hit for Malaysian film ever ( i bet u). The trailer is awesome !. Tamara Bleszynski ( indonesian actress ) as Rrama is another villain that will rock Cicakman's world. Can't say too much , we have to watch it ! till then ..Rawk!

Adsense Payment Through Western Union ?

2008-09-08T05:38:00.003+08:00

Hello and Welcome to all my reader...

appreciate it when all of u come to my blog ( although i'm jut a NooB=Newbie... :) ) . Learning is a process of living , right... and sharing the knowledge is a good thing.

Many people wondering what is the other method to get their payment from adsense besides via cheque . If you want to receive it via cheque , that's okay ( considering time and charge...hmmm). But ,if you want it to be faster and safe , use WESTERN UNION as your payment method. Yup , you can receive your adsense payment in cash using the world wide Western Union Money transfer services.

For now , this service is FREE and Adsense does not charge us if we choose to receive payments by Western Union.( hopefully they will be forever). If you want to use Western Union as your payment method , let me guide it ( if you already knew it... correct me if i'm wrong :) ).

Step
1-Sign in to your Adsense Account
2-Then go to My Account
3-and now you are on Account Settings, scroll down and look for payment details, pick edit.
4-"Choose Form of Payment" will show up, then choose 'Setup Western Union Quick Cash' and continue
5.-fill in your "Payee First Name / Given Name" and "Payee Last Name/Surname/Family Name" , the names you enter MUST MATCH the contents of your current payee name. Then , don't forget to choose / pick the" I agree that I have a government issued ID that matches the contact name above" statement , and after that proceed to Save Changes.
6- Finish.... and wait for your payment... hehehe( if you have any)

ahaks , easy right ? .

as for me i'd choose to hold my payment for a while. Why ? ermm... maybe this is why...

1. Your payment is in US currency , but you'll receive your payment in your country in your own currency.( let say for the time being the exchange rate is USD 1 = RM 3.1 , so why don't you wait when the exchange rate is high and more profitable... am i right?)
2. Maybe i just want it to grow to some amount ( but remember the maximum payment via Western Union currently is USD 2800.00)
3. I can't ask for payment because it's not over than hundred yet... hehehe

ok guys... till then...
SMiLe

FOLLOWER?

2008-09-05T17:24:00.002+08:00

Blogger new feature...

they said..

Do you have a favorite blog and want to let the author and readers know that you are a fan? Well now you can do that and more with the Blogger Following feature! You can even keep track of the blogs you follow via your Reading List on the Blogger dashboard.

How do I become a Follower of a blog?

There are several ways to become a follower of a blog. One of the easiest ways is to visit a blog that has added the Following widget and click on the "Follow this Blog" link under the "Followers" widget.

i said :

yup, they wanna beat mybloglog and maybe facebook,Friendster,tagg me, and so on..

the ball is rolling and they don't want to miss it...

hmm... yahoo is doing something..

GooGle Chrome - BEta

2008-09-05T05:28:00.003+08:00

yup, it's new and savvy...

i'd try it for a few days now. Can't get my mouse far enough from clicking Chrome to use as my web browser. My opinion , it's fast and easy... although some of the users , like CheLLa from India , he told me that he prefer to use Firefox, because firefox provide add-on stuff...

Ahaks, either one of them , it must be a good rival... hopefully they'll perform at their best. By the way, it's still in a Beta version, maybe they will add some good and nice features in the future. Hmmm....we'll see.

Till then... see ya..

Tropical Cyclone ...Hurricane Gustav

2008-09-02T12:57:00.002+08:00

it's a 'gloomy' season for several days. Total of 97 death ( till a few hours ago ) , with 66 deaths (Haiti) , 8 deaths (Dominian Republic), 11 Deaths (Jamaica), 12 deaths (United States). A large sum of family affected by Gustav. Hurricane Gustav was expected to make landfall near New Orleans almost exactly three years after Hurricane Katrina struck the same region.
Wish all of the victims families and people who had suffer from Gustav... to be strong and calm...
-Courage, it would seem, is nothing less than the power to overcome danger, misfortune, fear, injustice, while continuing to affirm inwardly that life with all its sorrows is good; that everything is meaningful even if in a sense beyond our understanding; and that there is always tomorrow.

Hope is both the earliest and the most indispensable virtue inherent in the state of being alive. If life is to be sustained hope must remain, even where confidence is wounded, trust impaired.

Merdeka 2008 at RanaU

2008-09-02T05:02:00.004+08:00

- Merdeka's Day Parade , Ranau District level-
Location : Ranau , Sabah , Malaysia
Date : 30.08.2008 - Saturday

MORE PICTURE at BUDAKHUTAN PHOTOBLOG

Hari Merdeka = Independence Day
-is a national day of Malaysia commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British Colonial Rule , celebrated on August 31 (actual date of independence 31st August 1957). In a wider context, it is to celebrate the formation of Malaysia , although the formation is on September 16,1963.