Dah Hobi? So What!

Arnab Oh Arnab

2012-01-04T17:16:00.000-08:00

diam tak diam dah banyak bulan dah aku bela arnab sebagai hobi. dari dua ekor, sekarang dan berpuluh ekor. baka macam2, tapi yang murah2 je la. aku suka beli dari kecik sebab mereka comel sangat. anak2 pun suka.

sekarang, rata2 umur dah lebih 6 bulan. memang dah masa mereka dikahwinkan. cuma masalahnya ialah bukan semua aku beli dari baka yang sama. macam arnab lop, aku ada 3 ekor, iaitu sekor jantan dan 2 betina. bolehlah nak kahwinkan sesama baka. tapi yang lain cam lion head, anggora dan sebagainya?? kena kahwin campur la jawabnya.....

option may be aku nak jumpa breeder yg aku biasa tu, dia dah offer nak tolong bagi pinjam partner untuk dikahwinkan. ye lah, hampir semua arnab aku beli ngan dia, eloklah juga dia offer service tu. win win situation.

Membela Arnab

2011-08-30T04:18:00.000-07:00

dalam berhobi untuk mencari kepuasan diri, dah bergelar ayah ni terpaksa hobi dengan melaksanakan hobi bagi pihak anak2.

apa hobi aku?
hobi utama aku ialah mengumpul syiling. ia termasuk syiling lama, baru, dalam dan luar negeri, token, peringatan, dan seangkatan dengannya. pun begitu aku dah luaskan skop dengan mengumpul duit kertas juga. tapi koleksi syiling dan duit kertas aku masih sedikit berbanding otai2 lain.

disamping itu dengan usia meningkat ni, aku juga tertarik dengan barang2 antik. banyak minat tengok je. koleksi antik aku? selain diri aku sendiri, aku ada seterika arang lama. bukan belipun, seterika ayah aku, dah lama aku tengok ia terbiar diluar rumah dan dipenuhi cat, so aku ambik, bersihkan, kasi polish sikit dan akhirnya aku simpan dalam stor. he.he..he...

hobi keluarga pulak berkisar membela binatang. bermula dengan membela ikan emas, ikan puyu, kura-kura, hamster dan terbaru arnab. semua masih bela kecuali hamster yang aku dah bagi free kat rakan sekerja selepas salah seekor hamster tersebut menggigit anak aku, luqman.

bela arnab ni akibat rengekan luqman juga. bermula dengan membeli sepasang, aku tambah jadi 2 pasang. semua arnab kacukan kampung dan baka2 seperti anggora. nak beli yang pure breed aku belum mampu. since bela melalui pembacaan tanpa ada pengalaman practikal, 2 ekor arnab tersebut mati kerana cirit birit. sekarang tinggal 2 ekor, dan insyalllah lepas raya nanti akan jadi 4 ekor balik sebab aku dah tempah lagi sepasang arnab.

Car Boot Sale

2011-05-29T04:36:00.000-07:00

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2011-01-04T08:26:00.001-08:00

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Fiesta Buku Alaf 21 (29-31/10/2010)

2010-10-28T09:09:00.001-07:00

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Pesta Buku Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur 2010

2010-03-09T06:54:00.000-08:00

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Kucing : Kesayangan atau Kesusahan?

2009-12-31T19:44:00.000-08:00

dah agak bersarang blog hobi aku ni. bukan tak buat menda2 hobi yg aku suka seperti mengumpul coins, wang kertas, setem dan sebagainya, tapi tau-tau anak ramai ni. balik kerja nak capai notebook je, anak2 dah mula join sekaki dan ajak lawan games. hobi dengan anak, anak2 lagi penting.

dalam mengurus hobi sendiri, anak2 pun nak hobi mereka juga. anak pompuan aku pika nak bela kucing. akupun suka jugak kucing ni tapi agak malas nak membelanya. bau dan penjagaannya pada aku amat leceh. kosnya jugak bukan sedikit kalau sakit, kalah kos rawatan kita ke klinik. anak lelaki aku oklah sebab dia suka ikan, dan dirumah dah ada akuarium ikan. pada aku ikan lebih senang menjaganya. airnyapun bukan kena salin hari2.

apa2pun stigma aku pada kucing, kadangkala rengekan anak perempuan tu yg buat aku lemah. sesekali tu ada jugak la usha2 harga kucing kat pets shop, mahal oi.. anak kecik cinonet je dah mau rm400 ke rm600 seekor. aku dah bedek2 dengan kawan yg bela kucing kalau2 dia nak bagi, macam nak dapat nanti sebab kucing siam dia tengah bunting tu. untuk mengatasi kekeurangan ilmu tentang kucing ni aku terjumpa buku mengenai kucing ni, belum khatam lagi. biarkan wife baca je la nanti sebab dia yg menyokong hobi anak2 tu.

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2009-12-13T17:11:00.000-08:00

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Bidaan setem di Iraq menguntungkan

2009-11-23T17:42:00.000-08:00

Oleh Sammy Ketz

Dikenali sebagai pakar simen di Iraq, Anis Amjad menjalankan tugasnya sepanjang hari di kilang. Tetapi tiada apa yang boleh menghalangnya daripada mengadakan aktiviti bidaan setem di kota lama Baghdad pada setiap hari Sabtu.

Pada hari tersebut, jurutera kimia berusia 56 tahun itu membuka kot putihnya dan mengangkat tukul kayu. Bidaan tersebut berlangsung di sebuah bangunan Uthmaniah lama yang dibina pada 1908. Sembilan tahun lalu, bangunan itu telah dijadikan pejabat pos British yang pertama. Kotak surat berwarna merah masih menghiasi sebahagian kecil ruangnya.

"Saya merupakan ketua jabatan pemeriksaan di Kementerian Industri dan bertanggungjawab mengawasi kerja-kerja melibatkan simen di Iraq. Saya sering menolak tugasan di luar negara supaya tidak terlepas acara ini," katanya yang masih bujang dan telah menjalankan bidaan tersebut sejak 12 tahun lalu.

Minat terhadap setem pantas menjalar dalam kalangan ahli Persatuan Filatelik dan Numismatik Iraq yang ditubuhkan pada 1951. Persatuan itu baru mengadakan pertemuan semula baru-baru ini selepas 'tergendala' selama tiga tahun ekoran pertembungan antara puak Syiah dan Sunnah, selain kehadiran Al-Qaeda.

Persatuan yang berkait rapat dengan aktiviti mengumpul dan mengkaji setem itu mempunyai seramai lebih 2,000 orang ahli rasmi. Namun hanya sekitar 80 orang ahli yang aktif menjual dan membeli setem.

Harga setem meningkat mendadak terutama yang memaparkan gambar pemimpin diktator Saddam Hussein yang dijatuhkan oleh tentera Amerika Syarikat (AS) pada tahun 2003.

"Sebelum tahun 2003, negara ini hanya tertumpu kepada isu dalaman dan terputus hubungan dengan pasaran antarabangsa. Tetapi kini perniagaan telah menjadi semakin baik. Kami mendapat permintaan yang tinggi daripada pengumpul setem AS dan British. Mereka mahukan setem yang mempunyai gambar Saddam di atasnya," kata Kamal Kamel, 46, yang menguruskan sebuah gerai di daerah Bab al-Muazzam, lokasi di mana pertemuan itu berlangsung.

"Tidak seperti kami, pengumpul-pengumpul itu tidak pernah puas dengan setem Saddam. Mereka tidak boleh mendapatkannya kerana sekatan ekonomi," tambahnya sambil merujuk kepada sekatan perdagangan dengan Iraq yang dikenakan oleh Pertubuhan Bangsa-bangsa Bersatu selepas Saddam menceroboh Kuwait pada tahun 1990.

"Sekeping setem dengan gambar Saddam Hussein yang dahulunya bernilai 200 dinar (RM0.60) kini boleh dijual pada harga 5,000 dinar (AS$4.3 atau RM15). Pendapatan bulanan saya telah berubah daripada AS$200 (RM680) kepada AS$1,500 (RM5,000). Harganya benar-benar sudah naik," katanya.

Tambah Kamel, hanya orang Iraq yang datang kedainya. Tetapi orang tengahnya mempunyai akses ke Zon Hijau (Green Zone) yang menjual setem-setem tersebut kepada askar-askar Amerika dan pegawai diplomatik.

Duduk di sekeliling sebuah meja panjang, kira-kira 30 orang pengedar dan pengumpul memeriksa setem, duit kertas serta syiling yang menjadi antara barangan yang ditawarkan pada hari tersebut.

Suasana dimeriahkan dengan suara pembida mengendalikan bidaan. Namun, semua harga bidaan yang dibuat adalah lebih rendah berbanding harga dalam katalog.

Dinding pula digantung dengan salinan surat daripada Persatuan Filatelik British bertarikh 1917, selain setem dari Iraq dan beberapa negara Arab lain.

Semenjak setem pertama Iraq dikeluarkan pada tahun 1917, perkhidmatan pos telah mengeluarkan sebanyak 1,824 siri setem termasuk 24 siri selepas zaman kejatuhan Saddam.

Garo Manaskan, 51, merupakan rakyat Iraq yang berasal dari Armenia dan menguruskan sebuah restoran terkenal di Baghdad. Dia menjual beberapa item daripada tiga juta koleksi yang dimilikinya.

"Saya mula mengumpul setem pada usia enam tahun. Itulah minat dan jiwa saya. Apabila ia tidak lagi boleh memuaskan hati, saya akan menjualnya dan membeli setem yang baru. Memandangkan saya belum berkahwin, saya akan memberikan semua koleksi saya kepada gereja Armenia," katanya.

Di sebelah Garo ialah peminat duit syiling, Haqqi Abdel Karim, 45. Ini kali pertama dia hadir ke majlis bidaan tersebut selepas tiga tahun melarikan diri ke Syria bagi mengelak daripada menjadi mangsa keganasan.

"Hari ini keadaan semakin baik. Saya sudah berfikir untuk kembali. Tetapi, persatuan harus berpindah ke tempat lain kerana daerah ini tidak selamat," kata Karim.

Ahli-ahli persatuan datang dari pelbagai latar belakang agama, kepercayaan dan etnik. Tetapi, pihak atasan persatuan menghalang pemilihan jawankuasa sejak enam tahun lalu.

"Dua pertiga yang ada di sini mengaut keuntungan dengan sekadar mengambil bahagian. Malah, ada yang mengetuai kumpulan aktiviti mencuri di pejabat-pejabat pos sewaktu awal serangan tentera Amerika.

"Apabila anda menuduh mereka, ada yang mengambil tindakan mendiamkan diri. Ada pula yang berjanji untuk memulangkannya, tanpa berniat untuk berbuat demikian.

"Mereka juga akan cuba yakinkan anda bahawa kesemua setem itu adalah lebih baik berada pada mereka daripada tangan pengumpul yang tidak mengetahui mengenai filateli," kata salah seorang ahli filateli yang aktif, Mohammed Dhia.

Dhia merujuk kepada sebuah pejabat pos yang terletak di al-Koshla, di Seraglio Street dalam kawasan kejiranan al-Muazzam di mana sebuah muzium setem berdiri di sana sebelum tahun 2003. Semua koleksi muzium tersebut telah habis dicuri dan dijual kepada pengumpul setem itu.

Sumber : Kosmo Online 24/11/09 (www.kosmo.com.my)

Hidupkan budaya kumpul poskad – Sultan Selangor

2009-10-29T21:04:00.001-07:00

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah menerima buku Perak 300 Early Postcards daripada Raja Nazrin Shah sambil diperhatikan Sultan Azlan Shah di Hotel Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, semalam.
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KUALA LUMPUR 29 Okt. – Budaya mengumpul barangan lama seperti poskad atau setem yang semakin dilupakan oleh generasi muda perlu dihidupkan semula kerana ia mampu memantapkan jati diri dan semangat cintakan negara.

Sultan Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah bertitah, hobi tersebut amat unik dan menarik kerana pengumpulnya secara tidak langsung menjadi pencatat sejarah kepada budaya, sosial, tamadun sesebuah bangsa.

Titah baginda, walaupun generasi muda pada masa ini banyak terdedah dengan pelbagai teknologi canggih terutama khidmat pesanan ringkas (SMS) dan emel hingga mengurangkan kepentingan mengirim surat atau poskad tetapi amalan tersebut tidak boleh dibiarkan terus lenyap.

“Budaya mengumpul poskad atau setem perlu dihidupkan semula kerana ia mempunyai signifikan sejarah kepada sesebuah negara, budaya dan bangsa serta peristiwa penting yang berlaku.

“Walaupun dalam poskad dan setem hanya memaparkan gambar sahaja tetapi percayalah sekeping gambar mampu memberi beribu-ribu pengertian dan tafsiran,” titah baginda.

Baginda bertitah demikian semasa melancarkan buku Perak 300 Early Postcards hasil karangan dan koleksi Prof. Cheah Jin Seng, sempena sambutan Jubli Perak pemerintahan Sultan Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah di sini hari ini.

Hadir sama Sultan Azlan; Raja Permaisuri Perak, Tuanku Bainun; Raja Muda Perak, Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah dan isteri, Raja Puan Besar Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim.

Buku itu memuatkan 300 keping poskad koleksi Jin Seng berkaitan dengan sejarah berkaitan Perak antaranya sekeping poskad yang memaparkan gambar Raja-Raja Melayu menghadiri Mesyuarat Majlis Raja-Raja pertama atau dikenali dengan Mesyuarat Durbar pada 13 Julai 1897 di Istana Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar Perak.

Sultan Sharafuddin yang turut mempunyai minat mengumpul barangan lama berkongsi pengalamannya membeli dan menghantar poskad di setiap pelabuhan persinggahan semasa belayar selama dua tahun mengelilingi dunia pada 1995.

“Seingat beta, beta telah mengirim sebanyak 200 keping poskad kepada anakanda (Tengku Amir) sepanjang pelayaran itu dan tidak mustahil satu hari nanti anakanda beta akan menjemput Raja Nazrin melancarkan buku bertajuk 200 boring postcards by my dad,” titah baginda sambil berseloroh.

Sumber Berita & Gambar : Utusan Online 30/10/2009

Tentang Coins (Syiling)

2009-09-25T21:21:00.000-07:00

bulan puasa lepas sekali je aku beli coins (syiling) online. tak de banyak masa nak meneliti dan recall balik coins yang dah aku ada atau belum. cuma sekarang aku terdetik nak stori pasal coins ni sebab ada tinggalan beberapa komen dlm peti mesej blog ni tentang tawaran jualan coins. antara komen tinggalan yang aku nak ulas :-

ajzie : saya ada syiling nazi utk dijual? berminat boleh email saya
2009-09-03 8:42 AM #

mad : 0195942248 2009-08-24 2:48 PM #

mad : kontek aku bro 2009-08-24 2:48 PM #

mad : aku ada syiling lama,syiling yassin wali dan yassin 7.serta syiling cina gambar naga 2009-08-24 2:48 PM #

urgent : nk tny, cane nk cri org yg minat nk beli duit syiling RM1 yg lama? besar die 2 kali ganda syiling 20sen 2009-08-21 12:41 PM #

pada secara jujur bukanlah pandai sangat bab2 duit syiling ni. yang pandai cuma suka memandai2 mandai je. kuang3x...

sejak aku kumpul syiling sampai sekarang aku rasa sangat2 jarang aku jual balik syiling tu kecuali ada ada extra dan harga yang ditawarkan berbaloi. aku suka kumpul dan kumpul je. kalau orang tanya aku value collection coins aku tu, aku cuma cakap 'entahlah!'. bukan merendah diri, tapi sebab aku sendiripun tak tau nilai semasa dia. masa rajin jalan2 pergi pasar karat atau ke amcorp mall, aku akan usha2 harga yang setara dengan collection aku tu, tapi takat tengok je, tak terfikir nak jual. aku kumpul sebab hobi mengumpul, bukan aku nak carik untung. yang aku jual tu sebab ada extra collection je.

kepada kawan2 yang tinggalkan komen diatas tu, aku cuma nak bagitau bahawa untuk menjual sesuatu coins, anda harus tau apa yang anda jual. maksud aku details coins tu. kalau korang ada maklumat lanjut tentang coins tu, korang buleh jual mahal sikit. aku pernah beli coins tulisan jawi lama dari seorang peniaga cina. since aku banyak soal dan dia tak boleh jawab, dia jual aku dengan harga yang sangat2 murah. dah coins tu bila aku check, ada 'harga' yang baik.

bagi yg meniaga di internet sama ada melalui email, blog dan lelongan, kena jujur beritahu tantang keaslian coin korang tu. secara jujur aku agar sukar mempercayai ketulenan wang yasin 3, 5, 7 dan 9. syiling yasin yang aku jumpa di pasaran dalam bentuk coins leper lusuh dengan orang tua bertongkat dan bercawat tu aku tak yakin asli. ia lebih kepada replika. sejenis syiling yasin lagi ialah dalam bentuk syiling yang cantik seperti syiling sekarang. even aku memang tak yakin ia tulen, aku sekadar membelinya untuk simpanan sahaja, itupun aku dah belasah dengan harga yang cukup2 murah. tunjukkan ia asli dan jika aku mampu, aku akan membayarnya.

syiling RM1 lama biasanya dikeluarkan dizaman ibubapa kita dulu masih kurang bernilai. harga pasaran yang biasa aku lihat cuma sekitar rm5-rm20 sahaja. kecualilah ia dalam keadaan 'uncirculated' atau memang 'rare'. tapi kalau kamu maksudkan duit syiling RM1 gold yang bank negara dah gantikan dengan RM 1 kertas tu, memang la lagi tiada nilai. kalau kamu dapat jual dengan harga rm 2 sekeping, itupun sudah cukup baik.

syiling nazi? macam best je. nanti aku email kamu.

kepada yang nak menceburi pengumpulan koleksi syiling ni, aku cadangkan korang beli aja dari penjual jalanan. dari situ korang boleh tengok, boleh pegang dan yang penting boleh tawar menawar. kat internet ni macam2 scam ada. gambar boleh diubah, dan ada kalanya yang dipesan dan yang diterima adalah berlainan. harga perbandingan juga sangat besar, aku cukup tak berkenan bila lihat sesetengah orang sengaja meletakkan suatu harga yang cukup2 tinggi untuk menda yang sangat biasa. aku faham, di internet adalah pasaran yang besar dan kadang-kala ada orang yang sanggup membelinya dengan harga tinggi. tapi langkah tersebut sebenarnya telah merosakkan market penjual dan pembeli yang betul2 genuine.

Duped by credit card scam upon check in at Hotel

2009-08-17T22:53:00.000-07:00

You arrive at your hotel and check in at the front desk. When checking in, you give the front desk your credit card (for all the charges for your room). You get to your room and settle in. Someone calls the front desk and asked for (example) Room 620 (which happens to be your room).

Your phone rings in your room. You answer and the person on the other end says the following, 'This is the front desk. When checking in, we came across a problem with your charge card information. Please re-read me your credit card number and verify the last 3 digits numbers at the reverse side of your charge card.'

Not thinking anything you might give this person your information, since the call seems to come from the front desk. But actually, it is a scam of someone calling from outside the hotel/front desk. They ask for a random room number. Then, ask you for credit card information and address information. Sounding so professional that you do think you are talking to the front desk.

If you ever encounter this problem on your vacation, tell the caller that you will be down at the front desk to clear up any problems. Then, go to the front desk and ask if there was a problem. If there was none, inform the manager of the hotel that someone called to scam you of your credit card information acting like a front desk employee.

P/S: If you feel that the tips are useful, please forward it to your relatives, friends & colleague.

Please read more crime prevention tips at www.hanter-alarm.blogspot.com

Anakku Warehouse Sale (31/07/09 - 02/08/09)

2009-07-30T03:02:00.000-07:00

Sumber : email daripada intan.

PAMERAN ASTROFOTOGRAFI @ PLANATERIUM NEGARA

2009-07-20T19:07:00.000-07:00

Pameran : PAMERAN ASTROFOTOGRAFI
Tarikh : 26 JUN - 02 OGOS 2009
Hari : SELASA - AHAD
Masa : 9.30 PAGI - 4.30 PETANG
Tempat : PLANETARIUM NEGARA

Sumber : www.angkasa.gov.my

Branded Mobile Phone Sales (02-05/07/09)

2009-07-01T02:36:00.000-07:00

Pesta : BRANDED MOBILE PHONE SALES
Tarikh : 02/07/09 - 05/07/09
Masa : 11.00AM hingga 10.00PM
Tempat : AMPANG POINT (OUTDOOR CAR PARK)

Sumber : www.bigsale.com.my

Pesta Buku Alaf 21 (26-28 Jun 2009)

2009-06-26T19:25:00.000-07:00

Pesta : PESTA BUKU ALAF 21
Tarikh : 26-28/06/2009
Masa : 9.00 PAGI - 6.00 PETANG
Tempat : Premis ALAF 21, SHAH ALAM

Sumber berita & gambar : Website www.alaf21.com.my

Pesta Buku Johor (27/05/09 - 01/06/09)

2009-05-29T20:51:00.000-07:00

Panggilan duit syiling

2009-05-11T01:14:00.001-07:00

Doq baca kosmo online sat tadi aku tiba2 rasa terpanggil untuk storikan pasal tajuk "panggilan duit syiling" atau digelar juga "spirit of the coin". sebagai orang yg pernah bermain dengan permainan berhantu ini, dan penggemar novel 'matera hitam' karya serunai fakir yang menceritakan kisah dongeng akibat permainan tersebut, aku akui menda ni memang pelik.

err... kalau nak baca ulasan aku tentang novel matera hitam, korang bacalah kat sini
http://interestinghobby.blogspot.com/2009/03/ulasan-amatur-novel-mantera-hitam-karya.html

kalau korang nak baca kisah pengalaman ngeri aku bermain sprit of the coin, korang baca kat sini http://izzi-income.blogspot.com/2009/03/kisah-benar-spirit-of-coins.html

tapi.... kalau korang setakat nak baca kisah yg dimuatkan kat kosmo online hari ni (11/05/09), korang kliklah www.kosmo.com.my atau baca je kat bawah ni....

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Panggilan duit syiling
Oleh HAMZAH ABDUL HAMID

‘Roh’ yang dikatakan menyertai permainan ini membawa keseronokan kepada pemainnya apabila setiap soalan sulit mendapat jawapan. Namun, masalah akan timbul sekiranya ‘roh’ itu tidak mahu kembali ke dimensinya.

ATAS: Kertas yang digunakan untuk berkomunikasi dengan 'roh' menyerupai papan ouija yang popular di kalangan medium penyeru dunia ghaib di Barat.DALAM BULATAN: Duit syiling lama dikatakan lebih diminati ‘roh’ yang bakal meresapinya. ------------------------------------------------------------------------

GENERASI muda zaman kini terlalu banyak pilihan aktiviti yang boleh dilakukan sendirian mahupun bersama kawan. Kalau bercakap tentang golongan yang sama pada 10 atau 20 tahun lalu, untuk mendapatkan keseronokan yang lebih, hanya boleh dicapai dengan sedikit kreativiti dan keberanian.

Bukan menyertai sukan ekstrem, ke kelab hiburan atau mencabar skil permainan konsol. Sebaliknya keseronokan yang dimaksudkan itu adalah bermain spirit of the coin.

Penulis tidak pasti sama ada generasi sekarang masih melakukan perkara ini, tetapi percaya cerita tentangnya sudah disampaikan dari mulut ke mulut.

“Ia adalah suatu yang biasa di kalangan pelajar-pelajar sekolah, penghuni asrama dan juga kawan-kawan sepermainan di kawasan perumahan.

“Tanpa diketahui ibu bapa, aktiviti ini dianggap suatu cara untuk menguji keberanian,” kata seorang setiausaha syarikat korporat, Yazmin, yang mengaku pernah mencubanya sewaktu menuntut di kolej dahulu.

Menurut Yazmin yang kerap menyertai permainan itu bersama teman-teman berbilang bangsa, keperluan permainan yang menyeru roh duit syiling itu sangat mudah. Sebab itulah ia cepat menjadi ikutan ramai.

Malangnya, ramai yang tidak menyedari akan risiko emosi, soal hukum agama dan akibat buruk lain daripadanya.

Ia melibatkan sekeping kertas atau kad manila yang ditulis secara jelas abjad A hingga Z dan nombor 0 hingga 9 di sudut keliling. Tertera padanya juga perkataan ‘HOME’ atau ‘GOODBYE’ di tengah-tengah kertas. Tulisan itu diapit pula oleh perkataan ‘YES’ dan ‘NO’.

“Lebih baik jika ia dilakukan dalam ruang tertutup dan hanya diterangi cahaya lilin. Sekeping duit syiling diperlukan. Lebih lama usia duit syiling itu lebih baik.

“Diletakkan di tengah-tengah perkataan ‘HOME’ jari telunjuk setiap pemain perlu diletak secara perlahan di atasnya sebelum seruan dimulakan,” kata Yazmin yang kini menganggap semua itu bodoh dan lucu namun menyeramkan.

‘Spirit-spirit of the coin, if you can hear me, please come’, seruan itu berbunyi. Setelah disebutkan berulang kali, duit syiling itu akan bergerak dengan sendirinya.

Maka, pemain akan mula bertanya pelbagai soalan tentang siapa, apa, bila dan bagaimana. Namun, Yazmin mengakui bahawa ada juga percubaan yang tidak menjadi.

“Selalunya ‘roh’ yang datang ialah daripada orang yang mati bunuh diri dan ia siap memberitahu bila dan di mana ia membunuh diri. Saya tidak tahu sebab logiknya.

“Mungkin kerana roh orang yang bunuh diri tidak tenteram. Ia masih menerawang gara-gara langit dan bumi tidak menerima perbuatannya mengakhiri nyawa secara begitu,” kata Yazmin.

Setiap soalan akan dijawab berdasarkan pergerakan duit syiling itu yang mengeja mengikut abjad yang disediakan. Kelakar juga apabila pertanyaan peribadi, cerita masa depan, serta rahsia sulit pemain didedahkan dalam permainan tersebut.

Berlanjutan hingga ke pagi

Tapi apakah benar, pergerakan itu berpunca dari roh yang diseru? Mungkinkah ia satu muslihat permainan yang dirancang oleh salah satu daripada pemainnya?

“Tidak mungkin. Sekeping duit syiling disentuh oleh dua atau lebih jari mengikut bilangan pemain. Pasti ada salah seorang akan sedar kalau pergerakan itu sengaja didorong.

“Saya yakin itu adalah kuasa lain, bukan daripada upaya atau muslihat manusia,” ulasnya tegas.

Setiap permainan ada syaratnya. Begitu juga dengan yang ini. Sekiranya permainan ini hendak diselesaikan, pemain akan menyuruh ‘roh’ itu pulang.

Kalau ia menurut, duit syiling itu akan bergerak kembali ke tulisan ‘HOME’ iaitu tempat ia mula-mula diseru.

“Ada juga yang degil untuk pulang hinggakan permainan itu berlanjutan ke pagi. Antara jawapan menakutkan adalah ia tidak mahu pulang kerana mahu berdamping dengan pemain yang disukainya, atau mahu minta dibebaskan begitu sahaja untuk membalas dendam pada yang menyebabkan kematiannya.

“Tetapi kami beringat, selagi tidak kembali ke perkataan ‘HOME’, selagi itulah juga jari setiap pemain tidak boleh dilepaskan daripada duit syiling itu. Bayangkanlah, ada yang keletihan, marah, menggigil dan juga menangis,” katanya.

Yazmin walau bagaimanapun tidak pasti tentang akibatnya jika syarat menyudahkan permainan itu dilanggar. Tetapi dia pernah mendengar tentang pemain-pemain yang mengalami tekanan perasaan, sering ketakutan dan meracau ketika tidur.

“Saya pada awalnya tidak percaya permainan seperti itu boleh membawa keburukan mahupun menyalahi agama. Namun, saya sedar kini bahawa keseronokan sebenarnya boleh ditemui dalam diri sendiri dan juga apabila bersama keluarga dan kawan-kawan dalam aktiviti sihat.

“Spirit of the coin sebaliknya, seperti membuka pintu untuk mendapat ‘kawan’ dari dimensi lain,” terang Yazmin yang menyesali perbuatannya itu.

Ironi permainan itu juga terlintas dalam kepalanya. Semua ‘roh’ itu memahami abjad roman, cekap mengeja, kenal nombor, serta tahu fungsi perkataan ‘YES’, ’NO’ dan ‘HOME’ di atas kertas itu. Yazmin masih menunggu penjelasan rasionalnya.

SELAMAT HARI IBU

2009-05-06T23:08:00.001-07:00

Sempena Hari Ibu yang bakal menjelang, aku nak share suatu nukilan berkaitan IBU yang diforward oleh sahabatku, Rohani (Telok Gong).

aku tak tau nak gambarkan apa rasa hati aku lepas baca menda ni. aku betul2 sedih. apatah lagi aku kurang kasih sayang seorang ibu sebab ibu yang aku panggil mami telah meninggal dunia masa aku darjah 2 lagi.

apapun korang layanlah nukilan ni. aku doakan penulis yang buat ni diberkati hidupnya. AMINNNNN......

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HAYATI TULISAN INI DAN SELAMI SEIKHLASNYA, INSYA ALLAH AIRMATA IMAN DAN TAQWA AKAN BERCUCURAN TANPA KAMU SEDARI.

DIA LAH PROFESOR KU IBU KU

Orang kata aku lahir dari perut mak..
(bukan org kata...memang betul)

Bila dahaga, yang susukan aku....mak
Bila lapar, yang suapkan aku......mak
Bila keseorangan, yang sentiasa di sampingku.. ..mak
Kata mak, perkataan pertama yang aku sebut....Mak
Bila bangun tidur, aku cari....mak
Bila nangis, orang pertama yang datang ....mak
Bila nak bermanja, aku dekati....mak
Bila nak bergesel, aku duduk sebelah....mak
Bila sedih, yang boleh memujukku hanya....mak
Bila nakal, yang memarahi aku....mak
Bila merajuk, yang memujukku cuma....mak
Bila melakukan kesalahan, yang paling cepat marah....mak
Bila takut, yang tenangkan aku....mak
Bila nak peluk, yang aku suka peluk....mak
Aku selalu teringatkan ....mak
Bila sedih, aku mesti talipon....mak
Bila seronok, orang pertama aku nak beritahu.....mak
Bila bengang.. aku suka luah pada..mak
Bila takut, aku selalu panggil... "mmaaakkkk! "
Bila sakit, orang paling risau adalah....mak
Bila nak exam, orang paling sibuk juga....mak
Bila buat hal, yang marah aku dulu....mak
Bila ada masalah, yang paling risau...... mak
Yang masih peluk dan cium aku sampai hari ni.. mak
Yang selalu masak makanan kegemaranku....mak
kalau balik ke kampung, yang selalu bekalkan ulam & lauk pauk.....mak
Yang selalu simpan dan kemaskan barang-barang aku....mak
Yang selalu berleter kat aku...mak
Yang selalu puji aku....mak
Yang selalu nasihat aku....mak
Bila nak kahwin..Orang pertama aku tunjuk dan rujuk.....mak

Aku ada pasangan hidup sendiri....

Bila seronok, aku cari....pasanganku
Bila sedih, aku cari....mak

Bila berjaya, aku ceritakan pada....pasanganku
Bila gagal, aku ceritakan pada......mak

Bila bahagia, aku peluk erat....pasanganku
Bila berduka, aku peluk erat....emakku

Bila nak bercuti, aku bawa....pasanganku
Bila sibuk, aku hantar anak ke rumah....mak

Bila sambut valentine.. Aku bagi hadiah pada pasanganku
Bila sambut hari ibu...aku cuma dapat ucapkan “Selamat Hari Ibu”

Selalu.. aku ingat pasanganku
Selalu.. mak ingat kat aku

Bila-bila... aku akan talipon pasanganku
Entah bila... aku nak talipon mak

Selalu...aku belikan hadiah untuk pasanganku
Entah bila..... aku nak belikan hadiah untuk emak

Renungkan:
"Kalau kau sudah habis belajar dan berkerja... bolehkah kau kirim wang untuk mak?
mak bukan nak banyak... lima puluh ringgit sebulan pun cukuplah".
Berderai air mata jika kita mendengarnya..........

Tapi kalau mak sudah tiada..........
MAKKKKK...RINDU MAK.... RINDU SANGAT....

Berapa ramai yang sanggup menyuapkan ibunya....
berapa ramai yang sanggup mencuci muntah ibunya......
berapa ramai yang sanggup mengantikan lampin ibunya.....
berapa ramai yang sanggup membersihkan najis ibunya.......
berapa ramai yang sanggup membuang ulat dan membersihkan luka kudis ibunya....
berapa ramai yang sanggup berhenti kerja untuk menjaga ibunya.....
dan akhir sekali berapa ramai yang sembahyang JENAZAH ibunya......

Seorang anak mendapatkan ibunya yang sedang sibuk menyediakan makan malam di dapur lalu menghulurkan sekeping kertas yang bertulis sesuatu. Si ibu segera mengesatkan tangan di apron menyambut kertas yang dihulurkan oleh si anak lalu membacanya.Kos upah membantu ibu:
1) Tolong pergi kedai : RM4.00
2) Tolong jaga adik : RM4..00
3) Tolong buang sampah : RM1.00
4) Tolong kemas bilik : RM2.00
5) Tolong siram bunga : RM3.00
6) Tolong sapu sampah : RM3.00
Jumlah : RM17.00

Selesai membaca, si ibu tersenyum memandang si anak sambil sesuatu berlegar-legar si mindanya. Si ibu mencapai sebatang pen dan menulis sesuatu di belakang kertas yang sama.
1) Kos mengandungkanmu selama 9 bulan - PERCUMA
2) Kos berjaga malam kerana menjagamu - PERCUMA
3) Kos air mata yang menitis keranamu - PERCUMA
4) Kos kerunsingan kerana bimbangkanmu - PERCUMA
5) Kos menyediakan makan minum, pakaian, dan keperluanmu -PERCUMA
Jumlah Keseluruhan Nilai Kasihku - PERCUMA

Air mata si anak berlinang setelah membaca apa yang dituliskan oleh siibu. Si anak menatap wajah ibu,memeluknya dan berkata,
"Saya Sayangkan Ibu". Kemudian si anak mengambil pen dan menulis "Telah Dibayar" pada mukasurat yang sama ditulisnya.

"Jika kamu menyayangi ibumu, "forward"kanlah Email ini kepada sahabat- sahabat anda.

1 orang : Kamu tidak sayangkan ibumu
2-4 orang : Kamu sayang ibumu
5-9 orang : Bagus! Sayang jugak kamu kepada Ibumu
10/lebih : Syabas!Kamu akan disayangi Ibumu

Klip Video : Profesor Pengakap

2009-05-03T23:12:00.001-07:00

kalau korang bosan2 nak nak ketawa, meh la layan gelagat kawan aku ni. nama dia bote, sebab dia orang bote. dia setauliah dengan aku masa kursus kepimpinan manikayu 4 di hutan bukit wang, jitra kedah dulu2.

ko, aktif lagi bote? aku salute kat hang. tapi aku harap tak delah anak murid hang sesat ke hilang akal ke sebab ajarang hang tu. hidup bote!

World's Most Unique 5 Strangely Coloured Beaches.....!!!

2009-04-28T20:30:00.001-07:00

Unless you're lucky enough to have visited some of the unique shorelines below you'll probably be used to seeing - at best - golden beaches on your travels. In fact a lot of people believe golden sands to be the only option when it comes to beaches. To prove otherwise, and to show off a few of the world's most uniquely coloured stretches of sand, we present the following selection....

1) Punalu'u Beach

Punalu'u Beach is the most visited of the few black sand beaches on Hawaii's Big Island and the stunningly black sand is actually volcanic rock, deposited as lava and subsequently cooled when met by the ocean. Apparently to take any of the sand home would result in you being cursed by a volcano goddess by the name of Pele.

2) Papakolea Beach

One of only 2 green sand beaches in the world, the truly magnificent sight of Papakolea Beach can be experienced by travelling to Hawaii's Ka'u district. Again, the unique colour of its sand can be attributed to volcanic activity - specifically, the green hue belongs to the abundance of olivine crystals which have been produced as a result of a nearby cinder cone erupting and eroding.

3)Hyams Beach

You may need to wear your shades when visiting Hyams Beach in New South Wales, Australia, but not just due to the sun. It's not surprising after looking at photos but this sublime stretch of beach is home to the whitest sand in the world, an honour awarded by the Guinness Book of Records.

4)Pfeiffer Beach

The hills surrounding Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, California, are rich in Manganese Garnet. A result of this being washed down onto the beach is the colour scheme you can see above - the entire stretch of sand has become a shifting, pink and purple canvas. Although it's probably inedible, I can't help picturing a bowl of Raspberry Ripple ice-cream every time I see it.

5)Kaihalulu

You won't find many beaches elsewhere in the world with sand as red as this one. Kaihalulu, or Red Sand Beach, is situated on the island of Maui and can thank the neighbouring cindercone hill for its intensely deep red appearance.

Source of article & beautiful photos : email from ila (http://sinopsisdariku.blogspot.com)

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XIXILI FASHION SHOW (01/05/2009)

2009-04-27T23:43:00.000-07:00

Event : XIXILI FASHION SHOW
Date : 01/05/09 (FRIDAY)
Time : 6.30PM ONWARDS
Venue : LG FLOOR OVAL, 1 UTAMA SHOPPING CENTER

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METROJAYA WAREHOUSE SALE (22-26/04/09)

2009-04-25T00:29:00.001-07:00

Event : METROJAYA WAREHOUSE SALE
Date : 22/04/09 - 26/04/09
Venue : STADIUM MALAWATI SHAH ALAM, SELANGOR
Time : 10.00AM UNTIL 7.00PM

Untuk Info selanjutnya :http://www.shoppingnsales.com/2009/04/13/22-26-april-metrojaya-warehouse-sale/

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DIGITAL CAMERA & IT GADGET WAREHOUSE SALE

2009-04-23T23:59:00.000-07:00

FOTO MIAMI DIGITAL CAMERA & IT GADGET WAREHOUSE SALE
Date: 23rd ~ 26th April 2009
Time: 9:30am ~ 7:30pm
Venue: No. 13, Jalan Tandang, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

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Buku Menarik : 111 Cara Mudah Berjimat Cermat

2009-04-21T01:35:00.000-07:00

TAHNIAH aku ucapkan kepada sahabat blogger aku iaitu kuchalana (http://kuchalana.blogspot.com) kerana telah berjaya menghasilkan sebuah buku berkaitan cara untuk berjimat cermat.

Tajuk : 111 Cara Mudah Berjimat Cermat.
Terbitan : TrueWealth (own By Azizi Ali coach jutawan)
Edaran : MPH , Kunikoniya dan kedai buku berhampiran
Harga Buku : RM19.90

Description:
Buku ini memberikan panduan kepada para pembaca tip-tip pantas dan mudah untuk berjimat cermat dari pelbagai sudut dan membantu anda mempunyai kehidupan yang lebih baik dan sempurna.

About The Author:
Arman Salleh masih bekerja sebagai Software Engineer di Cyberjaya. Beliau telah terlibat selama 10 tahun dalam dunia perkomputeran software dan spesifik didalam industri insurans dan perbankan..

Beliau mempunyai sebuah kedai serbanika didalam UKM, sebuah kedai komputer di Bangi dan juga 2 buah Internet Café di UKM.

Contents:
Penghargaan
Pendahuluan
Asas dan Ilmu
Kenderaan Anda dan Kaedah Penjimatan
Utiliti (Elektrik, Air, Telefon, Internet)
Komputer dan Telefon Bimbit
Jimat Berbelanja dan Membeli-Belah
Jimat Makanan Harian Anda
Jimat Dalam Bersukan dan Bersenam
Berjimat di Rumah
Berjimat di Pejabat
Lain-lain Penjimatan
Akhir Kata

Untuk maklumat lanjut dan tempahan, sila layari website berikut :-
http://www.bookplanet.com.my

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The Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (KLIBF)

2009-04-17T00:28:00.000-07:00

Date :
04/04 - 13/04/09

Venue :
Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC)
41, Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Website :
http://klbookfair.com

The Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (KLIBF) made its debut 28 years ago and is now the premier event for the Malaysian book industry. Since then, it has been an annual affair, looked forward to by the public and those involved in the local and international book industry year after year.

KLIBF has always attracted publishers from the USA, UK and other European and Arab countries, Australia, China, India and the ASEAN community. It has also become the market place to service librarians of Malaysian universities and colleges. Most will spend their annual budget during this 10 day event.

The KLIBF 2008 will be held from 17 to 26 April 2008 at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Its aim is to exhibit the latest publications, including educational materials, published and produced locally and abroad. Besides that it will also be a meeting point for publishers, book traders and readers from around the globe.

Since the Ministry of Education places great emphasis on the learning of foreign languages such as Japanese, Korean, French, German, Arabic, Chinese and Indonesian, we foresee that there will be a growing demand for foreign rights.

Apart from the exhibition there will also be workshops and seminars for the book industry to upgrade the level of professionalism within the book industry community.

Bursting with colour, pulsating with life, Kuala Lumpur offers an incomparable Asian feast for the senses. Be welcomed by a multicultural society. Here, you will discover a delightful fusion of three main races-Malay, Chinese and Indian. With its tempting array of exotic Asian cuisine and culture, it is indeed a unique melting pot of Malaysia. This fascinating tropical, modern city is less than one hour’s drive from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

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Suami isteri kongsi hobi

2009-04-16T04:23:00.001-07:00

Oleh NUR FARISHA FAIZ
utusanmelaka@utusan.com.my

kereta Kancil yang diubah suai menggunakan enjin turbo, mempunyai enam roda dan diberi nama Ganazz.

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MELAKA 15 April – Tiada siapa menduga, kegilaannya terhadap kerja mengubah suai kereta akhirnya menemukan jodohnya dengan wanita idaman yang kini menjadi isterinya.

Bagi Muhamad Ridzuan Dol Hadi, 30, tidak menyangka isterinya, Siti Aisyah Mahmood, 30, turut meminati hobi yang sama yang akhirnya menyatukan mereka ke gerbang perkahwinan.

‘‘Saya pada mulanya kurang berminat untuk terlibat dengan kerja mengubah suai kereta ini kerana lebih meminati kereta yang telah diubah suai.

‘‘Namun perasaan ini berubah setelah melihat ketekunan suami yang begitu asyik dengan kerjanya mengubah suai kereta malah ketika ini, saya juga sudah terikut-ikut menemaninya ke mana-mana pertandingan ubah suai kereta,” katanya kepada Utusan Malaysia ketika ditemui di sini baru-baru ini.

Ketika ditemui di kedai ubah suai kereta milik pasangan itu di Taman Cheng Bestari, di sini, kata Siti Aisyah, sehingga hari ini, mereka masih berkongsi minat yang sama malah dia juga terlibat dengan kerja mengubah suai enjin dan badan kereta kompak seperti Kancil, Kelisa dan Myvi untuk dijadikan kereta ekstrem.

Bagi pasangan itu, mereka berasa bangga kerana sebahagian besar kereta yang diubah suai berjaya mengukir nama dalam pelbagai pertandingan peringkat tempatan dan antarabangsa terutama di Singapura.

Menceritakan lebih lanjut mengenai penglibatan awalnya dalam kegiatan mengubah suai kereta itu, Muhamad Ridzuan berkata, dia mula melibatkan diri dalam pertandingan autoshow atau ubah suai kereta ini ialah sekitar tahun 2000.

Katanya, kereta pertama yang berjaya diubah suai olehnya sendiri adalah kereta Kancil yang dibeli pada tahun 1999 namun setelah kereta tersebut terlibat dalam kemalangan, dia membeli sebuah lagi kereta Kancil pada tahun 2002.

Ujarnya, kereta tersebut membawa tuah kepada dirinya sehingga berjaya menggondol pelbagai anugerah utama seperti Raja Jalan 2004 dan Car of the Year 2005.

Lebih mengujakan buat Muhamad Ridzuan, kereta Kancil itu juga diiktiraf sebagai kereta ekstrem terbaik oleh Big Daddy dan Kustomizer iaitu pakar dalam bidang pengubahsuaian kereta di California malah mempunyai siri televisyen mengenai pengubahsuaian kereta di Discovery Channel.

Menurutnya, kereta itu diberi nama Ganazz dan telah diubah suai dari segi enjin iaitu menggunakan enjin turbo manakala rodanya telah ditambah dua biji menjadikannya kepada enam biji keseluruhannya.

‘‘Saya juga telah mengubah bahagian dalam kereta tersebut dan memasang cermin gelap dan menggunakan monitor untuk melihat ke luar.

‘‘Jika dilihat pada model kereta ini, ia kelihatan seperti kereta yang digunakan dalam cerita animasi Batman kerana bentuk belakang kereta ini kelihatan seperti kipas,’’ katanya.

Menurutnya, dia sudah membelanjakan sebanyak RM250,000 untuk Ganazz dan dia sendiri dikenali sebagai The King dan Big Daddy Malaysia di kalangan peminat ubah suai kenderaan di negara ini.

Katanya, Ganazz juga pernah memenangi anugerah utama pada pertandingan anjuran sebuah majalah kereta namun malangnya sehingga kini, hadiah yang dijanjikan iaitu sebuah kereta Suzuki Swift dan wang tunai masih belum diperoleh.

Muhamad Ridzuan berkata, oleh kerana, namanya sudah dikenali di kalangan peserta pertandingan autoshow, dia tidak dibenarkan menyertai pertandingan yang sama bagi memberi peluang kepada peserta lain mencuba bakat mereka.

‘‘Namun ia tidak mematahkan semangat saya untuk mencuba pertandingan yang sama luar negara seperti di Singapura,” katanya.

Disebabkan faktor tersebut, dia mengambil inisiatif lain untuk menyertai pertandingan yang dianjurkan di Malaysia dengan mengubah suai kereta kancil milik Siti Aisyah.

Katanya, dia telah menghantar kereta isterinya itu ke bengkel LA Motorsport di Senai, Johor kerana bengkel tersebut mampu mengubah suai badan kereta melalui proses airbrush.

Kereta berwarna merah jambu ini dilukis menggunakan airbrush dengan wajah pelakon Devon Ayuki yang memegang watak sebagai Suki dalam cerita 2 Fast 2 Furious.

‘‘Kereta ini diubah suai mengikut cerita 2 Fast 2 Furious dimana watak Suki membawa kereta lumba berwarna merah jambu dan ia diaplikasikan terhadap kereta Kancil milik Aisyah menggunakan wajah Suki sebagai tema,” katanya.

Menurut Muhamad Ridzuan, kereta ganazz dan Suki diletakkan di sana memandangkan Johor Bahru selalu menganjurkan pameran dan pertandingan autoshow dan ia juga berdekatan dengan Singapura.

Bagi mereka yang berminat untuk mengubah suai kereta dan memerlukan khidmat nasihat, boleh menghubungi Muhamad Ridzuan di talian 012-2223022 atau mengunjungi bengkel kereta No1stickers.com miliknya yang terletak di Taman Cheng Bestari, Melaka.

Sumber berita & gambar : utusan online 16/04/09 (www.utusan.com.my)

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Jangan Tak Mandi....

2009-04-13T22:26:00.000-07:00

MANDI? nampak sangat pada kita ia perkara yang tersangatlah basic dan remeh temeh. tapi remeh temah inilah selalu kita lupa. ada orang balik kerja, terlalu penat barangkali atau terlalu stress, terus menghumban diri ke katil untuk tidur. may be pada mereka mandi dah tak penting.

senang crita, mandi adalah sesuatu yang wajib bagi seseorang yg bergelar manusia. binatangpun reti mandi ooi... harus diingat juga, manusia wajib mandi, dan manji wajib pula wajib dilakukan jika berjunub. tak faham? adik2 bawah umur sila dapatkan bimbingan dari ibubapa yer.

ini aku kongsikan faedah2 mandi (mandi wajib tu kategori lain yer..)yang aku dapat dari sahabat aku si intan. ko forward kat aku sebab aku kurang mandi ke intan??

sebelum tu aku kongsikan sedikit gambar kawasan kolam air panas di bentong, pahang semasa aku ke situ dahulu. wqalaupun air panas dia dah tak berapa panas sekarang, tapi aku yakin masih ada khasiatnya lagi. kali terakhir aku pergi tu aku tak mandi sebab tak de orang, takut lemas beb. aku cuma rendam kaki je.

Nyamannya......

dah tengok gambar, sekarang kita layan renca ilmiah pulak. lepas jangan ada kes tak mau mandi atau liat nak mandi lagi. malulah kalau muca hensem atau lawa, tapi bau cam kambing gurun sebab tak mandi.

Mandi
KAJIAN terbaru berkaitan dengan mandi mendapati ia bukan saja bertujuan untuk membersihkan diri daripada kotoran, tetapi menjauhkan stress serta berperanan penting meningkatkan sistem kekebalan tubuh.. Penyelidikan yang diterbitkan dalam New England Journal of Medicine menunjukkan penderita diabetes yang menghabiskan masa selama setengah jam berendam dalam air suam dapat menurunkan tingkat gula darah sekitar 13 peratus. Kajian di Jepun pula menunjukkan 10 minit berendam dalam air panas dapat memperbaiki kesihatan jantung terutamanya untuk lelaki.

Berikut beberapa manfaat mandi kepada individu yang mengamalkannya.

1) Mengeluarkan racun:
Mandi air panas sekitar 32 hingga 35 darjah Celsius membuka ruang yang dapat membantu mengeluarkan toksin. Mandi air panas membantu menurunkan tingkat gula darah, menyembuhkan sakit otot dan membantu menjaga usus besar supaya bekerja dengan baik. Waktu yang dianjurkan ialah selama 10 hingga 20 minit.

2) Ketegangan :
Mandi air sejuk sangat baik untuk meredakan ketegangan. Ia dapat menyempitkan darah dan meningkatkan tingkat gula darah. Suhu yang dianjurkan ialah sekitar 12 hingga 18 darjah Celsius.

3) Jangkitan kulit:
Penyakit kulit tertentu seperti ruam atau gatal-gatal boleh diatasi dengan menambahkan soda penaik (sodium bicarbonate) ke dalam air mandian. Ia bertindak sebagai antiseptik. Isikan air ke bekas mandian dan tambahkan soda penaik dan aduk sehingga rata. Digalakkan untuk berendam selama 10 hingga 20 minit.

4) Selesema dan sakit kepala :
Merendam kaki dalam air panas membantu menyembuhkan selsema, sakit kepala dan menyegarkan kembali kaki yang lelah. Masukkan air panas secukupnya dalam bekas sehingga menenggelamkan pergelangan kaki kemudian tambahkan beberapa titis minyak seperti lavender, peppermint atau lemon. Selepas basuh dengan air sejuk.Lakukannya selama 10 hingga 20 minit.

5) Insomnia :
Merendamkan kaki dalam air dingin sangat baik kepada anda. Yang mempunyai masalah imsonia atau memiliki masalah tidur. Masukkan kaki sehingga ia merasa dingin. Perubatan ini berguna bagi kaki lelah,pendarahan hidung, selsema dan sembelit.

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Memancing di Pulau Ketam

2009-04-11T03:37:00.000-07:00

Dihari cuti2 begini kekadang tu timbul gak gian nak memancing. biasalah kawasan aku di port klang ni memang kawasan org memancing. nak2 pulak area kawasan rumah aku tu adalah on the way gi memancing kat pelabuhan, ramai le orang jual pun-pun (umpun-umpun)sebagai umpan mengail.

dah lama gak aku berhenti memancing, mula2 malas nak start takut payah berenti. sekarang dalam keadaan wife berbadan 2, rasa malas start dululah. kawan2 dah ramai yg bising ajak. akupun bukan pro, takat amatur. baling pancingpun tak berapa betul lagi. takat hobi. tu lah pasal kalau nak mancing aku pegi mancing jauh2 sikit seperti kat pulau ketam.

rindu aku kat pulau ketam. dah banyak kali aku mancing kat situ. atas kawsan perternakan ikan sangkar. bukan dlm sangkar ye. mancingla dalam sangkar kalau nak kena humban dalam laut!

sebab aku tak leh berjauhan dengan anak2, biasanya kalau gi mancing pulau ketam, aku akan balik hari yg sama. awal2 lagi kami dah bersiap, dan naik bot (feri) pulau ketam paling awal. ni rupanya dalam feri pulau ketam.

perjalanan biasanya dalam satu jam lah paling lewat. tambang aku dah lupa sebab utk memancing bisanya kami collect rm50 sorang sebagai duit umpan, tambang feri, pekej memancing atas pelantar dan duit makan/minum. sebelum pegi kami dah book pakej awal2, dan biasanya mesti 4 orang pegi.

sampai jeti pulau ketam, wakil pelantar ikan akan jemput kami dengan bot. seronok dapat tengok paya2 bakau sambil burung mengikut bot. tenangnya dalam hati.

sampai di pelantar, kami daftar nama, buat bayaran dan diberi perlindungan insurans. nak buat apa lagi? bukalah gagjet2 memancing, tengok air utk pasang batu ladung. dan pilihlah port yg sesuai. kat sini biasanya orang taklah terlalu ramai. untuk orang yg amatur macam aku oklah. kalau ramai orang malu pulak kalau balik pancing tak pegi, atau joran tersangkut kat hidung orang kat tepi2. amaturlah katakan!

ikan apa ada kat sini? macam2 ada. ada kerapu, siakap, pari dan lain2. yg paling banya ialah gelama pisang. itulah yg selalu aku dapat. ha.3x. kerja aku agak stress, so inilah cara aku release tension.

umpan? umpun-umpun biasa kami beli rm5.00 je, pastu pakai kerang separuh masak. anak2 ikan ada gak pakai, tapi kami mintak je ngan wak yg cuci sangkar ikan tu. udangpun pakai gak, selalu inilah yg paling banyak mengena.

dalam jam 5pm kami pun baliklah. bot pelantar hantar ke jeti pulau ketam. then naik feri ke pelabuhan klang.

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Majalah G3 memang Gempak

2009-04-06T05:43:00.000-07:00

semenjak dua menjak ni, aku mula terpikat dan tak sabar menunggu setiap keluaran majalah kartun G3 keluaran karangkraf. actually, ini buku kedua keluaran G3 aku beli sejak perkenalan pertama dan belian sulung aku pada hari pesta buku karangkraf bukan march lepas.

dari membeli kerana diminta oleh anak pompuan aku yg berusia 2 thn lebih, kini aku pulak yg gilakan buku G3 ni. lebih aku suka ialah karya2 gayour yang memang aku suka sejak zaman dia kat gelihati dan ujang lagi.

tak rugilah beli majalah G3 ni.

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Ulasan Amatur : Novel "Mantera Hitam' Karya Serunai Fakir

2009-03-27T04:41:00.000-07:00

Novel : MANTERA HITAM
Penulis : SERUNAI FAKIR
Bil. Muka Surat : 410
Penerbit : ALAF 21 SDN BHD

Sinopsis :
Mengisahkan 3 orang sahabat iaitu Nik, Tunku & Hizal yang menyeru roh orang mati melalui permainan 'sprit of the coins'. Permainan itu mengundang padah apabila nik diresapi roh jahat. 2 sahabat bertungkus-lumus berusaha membantu dengan bantuan beberapa orang bijak pandai. maka bermulalah pengembaraan & pengalaman menerobos ke alam mistik; terutama melibatkan alam jin.

setelah nik dipulihkan, keadaan bertambah getir kerana makhluk2 alam gelap tidak berpuas hati dan mengalah. bermulalah perjalanan & pertelingkahan antara alam manusia yang berkuasa ghaib dengan makhluk alam ghaib.

berjayakah 3 sahabat ini menghadapi makhluk2 alam ghaib yang mengerikan dan penuh kesaktian?

siapakah yang mampu membantu mereka dalam perjalanan tersebut?

kenapa wujud marcel, iaitu jin kafir portugis dalam cerita ini?

Bacalah sendiri untuk kesan yang ngerinya....

Ulasan :
1) aku sangat teruja dengan novel ini keana ideanya sangat 'fresh'.
2) penggunaan sub-tajuk menyenangkan kepala otak aku untuk memahami plot watak dan persekitarannya.
3) elemen2 silat, penggunaan istilah2 menjadikan ianya menarik.
4) wujud satu elemen nasihat sinis daripada penceritaan novel ini.
5) kesimpulannya; AKU SUKA BANGAT NOVEL INI.

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Perkara Menghilangkan Kebahagian Di Hati

2009-03-12T02:08:00.000-07:00

Antara mazmummah utama yang menghilangkan bahagia di hati ialah :

1. Pemarah - paling mudah dikesan atau dilihat dan paling banyak di dalam diri manusia. Orang seperti ini jarang mendapat kawan dan hati tentunya tidak terang. (sape nak dekat kalau asyik nak marah ajer.. bawak2lah senyum.. tentu org tak takut nak dekat punyer..)

2. Pendendam - tersembunyi iaitu ibarat mengumpul lahar di dalam dada. Orang seperti ini sentiasa mencari-cari peluang untuk membalas dendam hatta secara yang kecil-kecil sekalipun seperti sakitkan hati atau tempelak orang yang didendami itu. Sebab itu orang pendendam mudah kena sakit jantung. (ini kes dendam kesumat lahh nie..)

3. Hasad dengki - amalannya hangus akibat hasad dengkinya itu kerana ia memiliki sifat ketuhanan. (tak elok dengki mendengki nih..)

4. Bakhil - sentiasa merasakan orang lain menginginkan harta, kesenangan, pangkat dll. dari dirinya. Contohnya sentiasa berdalih mengatakan ia tiada duit. (rezeki yang diberi oleh Allah elok dikongsi bersama.. - derma) Allah lebih sayang orang yang fasiq tetapi pemurah tetapi benci orang yang abid tetapi bakhil. Kerana walaupun fasiq, pemurahnya itu tetap memberi manfaat pada orang lain kerana kadangkala rezeki itu Allah beri melalui makhluk.

5. Tamak - orang yang tidak puas dengan yang sedikit nescaya tidak akan puas dengan yang banyak kerana dunia ini ibarat meminum air laut walau berapa banyak yg diminum tetap tak abis jugak lagipun org tamak selalu rugi.. ** Ingat ! yang dikatakan harta atau rezeki kita bila ia dipakai atau digunakan oleh kita. Selagi tidak diguna iaitu disimpan, itu belum boleh dikatakan rezeki kita. (mungkin ada hak orang lain di situ) Biarlah rezeki itu sedikit tetapi mendapat keberkatan iaitu dapat dimanfaatkan.

6. Tidak sabar - andainya perkara yang kecil pun tidak boleh bersabar apatah lagi hal-hal yang lebih besar. (oleh itu banyak2kanlah bersabar bila hadapi dugaan.. cth nyer time keja banyak.. tetap maintain vogue walau keja bertimbun atas meja.. heh.. heh..)

7. Ego - ibu segala mazmummah jadi ia membuatkan seseorang paling tidak tenang. Orang yang memiliki sifat ini pantang tercabar dari sudut zahir mahupun batin. (yg nie no komen).. pasal semua org ader egonya sendiri.. cuma tinggi/rendah tahap keegoan tersebut

8. Riak - terseksa sendiri kerana sentiasa tercari-cari peluang untuk dipuji. Sentiasa berlakun-lakun di depan orang. Jika ia dipuji, ia akan menambah amalnya tetapi jika dikeji, ia akan mengurangkan amalnya. Allah marah kalau kita riak.. takabbur dgn aper yg kita ada

9. Cinta dunia - tidak dapat menderita, dapat pun menderita kerana bila sudah dapat susah pula menjaganya. Berhartalah tidak mengapa tetapi kawal hati jangan diletakkan pada harta itu. biler mati cuma bawa amalan dan doa anak yg soleh/solehah ** Cinta dunia merupakan "neraka dunia" kerana dunia itu "panas" akibat ia merupakan barang buruan dan rebutan. Jadi letakkanlah akhirat itu di hati dan dunia itu di tangan supaya dunia itu senang dibahagi-bahagi dan akhirat dibawa mati.

Kesimpulan
Jadi yang meragut kebahagiaan sebenarnya bukanlah secara TOTALnya disebabkan kemiskinan, musibah, kesibukan dllnya. tetapi ialah MAZMUMMAH. ****Makin tinggi mazmummah seseorang, makin ia tidak BAHAGIA.**** Samada bermujahadah atau biarkan saja mazmummah itu, kedua-duanya tetap menderita tetapi andainya bermujahadah kita akan dibantu Allah dan akan bahagia jua akhirnya. So.. sama-samalah kite sentiasa ingat mengingati antara satu sama lain andai kita terleka dengan dunia buruklahh padahnya

izzi note :
Terima kasih Rizal atas kiriman email ini.

Ulasan Amatur : Novel "Horizon Cinta" karya Umi Azrini

2009-03-09T21:02:00.000-07:00

Novel : HORIZON CINTA
Penulis : UMI AZRINI
Bil M/Surat : 482
Penerbit : ALAF 21 SDN BHD

Sinopsis :
Novel ini mengisahkan Zariz (E-zo / Parut Petir)yang menutup pintu cintanya akibat dikhianati cinta kekasihnya, Naiima. Zariz sekadar membiarkan hatinya terubat sendiri dengan kesibukan tugasnya sebagai pegawai sebuah kapal dagang.

namun, hati & ketenangannya terganggu dengan kehadiran zara (jennifer mcLaren Lee)iaitu adik kapten kapalnya yg turut sama belayar bersama2 mereka. dendam zara terhadap zariz yg bermula sebelum mereka ditemukan didalam kapal tersebut emmbuatkan zara tidak henti2 mengenakan zariz, apatah lagi menggunakan kuasa abangnya. dengan kehadiran si jelita zara di atas kapal, zariz dibenci oleh beberapa pegawai atasnya yg cuba memikat zara. kebencian zariz terhadap zara bertambah kuat.

beberapa kejadian diatas kapal melibatkan mereka berdua membuahkan bibit sayang antara mereka. kasih sayang itu terus bercambah selepas pelayaran berakhir. dikesempatan cuti pelayaran selalu diambil zariz untuk mendekati zara. namun kewujudan semual naiima yg merupakan downline direct selling zara yg rapat sering merobek cinta zara dan zariz.

adakah kasih zara dan zariz terlerai dengan kewujudan naiima?

adakah zara mempu memujuk abangnya untuk memeluk agama Islam?

adakah mereka berjaya disatukan?

takkan nak tau free je, bacalah sendiri kisah selanjutnya dalam novel HORIZON CINTA.

Ulasan :
1) secara umumnya, plot ceritanya dalam mnarik dan bukan streotype.

2) penulis mengambil inisiatif yg tinggi untuk mendalami istilah2 perkapalan dan kelihatan cuba memahamkan pembaca tentang situasi dalam kapal. ia adalah baik walaupun aku tidak menyenangi kewujudan terlalu banyak istilah tersebut.

3) imiginasi penulis berkaitan pelayaran dan suasana diatas kapal aku suka, apatah lagi penulis berjaya menjiwai kehidupan anak2 kapal semasa bekerja dan semasa santai.

4) dlm banyak2 plot, aku cuma kureng selesa dgn adegan kebakaran di kawasan dapur kapal. zara yg terperangkap dlm stor dapur yg terbakar dan berasap tebal sempat lagi bertelingkah cakap dengan zariz. macam tak realistik la plot tu. adegan saspen & cemas tidak dapat aku hayati.

5) aku masih keliru kalau2 ia bersifat gambaran sebenar atau imiginatif penulis. minda aku cuba menyelami ia berlaku atas kapal dagang, tetapi adakah penumpang/tetau dibenarkan ikut serta. boleh meniaga direct selling lagi.... tapi aku faham, dalam novel, kita boleh reka apa saja cerita. he.3x.

6) aku tertunggu2 suatu penerangan berkaitan misteri kewujudan 'parut petir' pada dahi zariz. penulis berjaya membuatnya terus misteri. nak ada sambungan lagi kot!

izzi note :
kepada sesiapa nak mengenali penulis ini dengan lebih dekat, jelajahlah blog beliau di umi azrini (http://www.umi-azrini.blogspot.com)

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Sekitar Mini Karnival Karangkraf

2009-03-02T03:09:00.001-08:00

Hari sabtu (28/02/09) lepas, seperti dirancang, aku dan keluarga ke mini karnival karangkraf di shah alam, selangor. awal2 lagi dalam jam 1030am aku dah sampai sana, masa tu orang belum ramai.

mula2 aku tuju gerai alaf 21 sebab tak sabar nak jumpa penulis hajjah kamsiah abu atau dikenali juga sebagai nekcun dikalangan blogger. nekcun belum sampai, so aku ronda2 gerai lain dulu.

gerai yg wife aku suka ialah gerai mingguan wanita dan majalah pa & ma. secara peribadi majalah mingguan wanita aku memang tak suka baca. wife aku selalu mencuka bila aku labelkan majalah kesayangan dia tu sebagai 'majalah yang lebih banyak iklan dari cerita'. majalah pa&ma memang sama2 kamu suka. majalah memasak seperti saji biasanya wife akan beli mengikut resepi dia minat. so far, sama ada aku suka atau tak majalah tu, aku tak halang wife dari membeli dan membacanya.

secara umumnya diskaun setiap gerai adalah biasanya je, kecuali gerai novel alaf 21 dan buku prima sehingga 30%. gerai2 lain setakat kurangkan harga 30-80 sen sahaja berbanding harga dipasaran. cuma sebagai membeli hati pengunjung, mereka menyediakan pelbagai hadiah percuma daripada pelbagai sponsor melalui free gift melawat gerai mereka atau membeli sejumlah buku2 tertentu. wife aku tidak ketinggalan mendapat cubaan balingan apabila membeli buku2. inilah aksinya, dan dengan sekali balingan daripada 3 balingan yg diberikan; wife aku berjaya. dapatlah hamper kecik. jadilah....

semua gerai kami redah, dan gerai2 yg bukan selera kami, just jenguk2lah. untuk luqman, dia lebih suka buku2 dari koleksi buku prima. beberapa buah buku dibeli dari koleksi sirah nabi kami ambil termasuk buku cerita kanak2. siapa lagi yg akan membacakan untuk mereka, aku dan isterilah!

untuk pika, dia lebih suka buku kartun. at least minat aku dalam membaca komik ada yg nak ikut. sape lagi nak warisi komik aku yg bertambun distor tu nanti. pika begitu beria2 nak komik G3. secara jujur , itulah kali pertama aku membelinya, dan setelah membacanya.... ia menarik hati aku. apatah lagi dengan adanya kartunis yg aku sanjungi seperti gayour dan kobis bunga. gayour ni aku minat karya dia dari majalah gelihati lagi, dan ujang.

jenuh jalan2 aku kembali ke pangkal jalan iaitu di gerai alaf 21/buku prima. alhamdulillah hjh kamsiah abu dah ada. aku mengeluarkan buku beliau dan meminta beliah membuat sedikit contengan untuk isteri aku, autograf daa....

ingat nak ambik autograf damya hanna yg turut datang, tapi aku tak bawa novel dia. tak kan aku nak beli sebijik lagi. itu membazir. nak saje2 sembang, arghh! malu pulak. nantilah aku jumpa dia dilain masa. aku memang follow novel2 dia, memang tak menghampakan. kalau nak tengok muka dia, teliti gambar dibawah. damya hanna duduk belah kanan sekali.

pusinglah belah mana pun luqman tetap nak belon dari badut kat gerai laman. sebab orang ramai berkerumun, malas aku nak layan kerenah luqman dan pika. tapi apalah kekuatan seorang ayah berbanding dengan rengekan si anak. aku mengalah, dan dengan muka tak malu aku menghampiri abang dut (badut) dan meminta beliau membuat 2 gubahan belon utk anak2 aku. beliau pun buat.

Gambar : sempat lagi si luqman menjelir pada abang dut. Ish.3x

lepas sesi sedikit borongan selesai,

kami pun baliklah. saksikanlah beberapa snap sepanjang mini karnival itu....

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Mini Karnival Karangkraf (27/2, 28/2 & 01/03/2009)

2009-02-26T01:38:00.000-08:00

Kepada yang nak pegi sana tapi tak tau jalan, nak ini PETA.

Kedai Ceria : Barangan Antik & Terpakai

2009-02-23T22:13:00.001-08:00

Sebenarnya aku tak lah minat sangat mengumpul barang2 lama dan aktik ni, kecuali duit syiling. faktor utama ialah kewangan belum mengizinkan, faktor kedua ialah space rumah yg kecik.

namun begitu ia tak membantutkan kegilaan aku meredah kedai2 antik dan pasar2 karat yg berdekatan, seperti di area shah alam dan klang. yg paling dekat dengan rumah aku ialah di port klang. aku selalu jugak ke kedai antik dan barang2 lama ni. ia terletak di jalan Cungah, Port Klang. Nama kedai tu KEDAI CERIA. bagi bukan peminat barang lama dan antik, kedai ni memang tak ceria langsung. semua barang2 second hand.

dalam sebulan tu biasanya ada lah sekali aku jenguk kedai tu. biasanya tengok2 je. tokey kedai tu pun dah tak heran aku datang. kalau yg aku minat barulah aku usha tanya harga. kalau tak, keluar kosong je lah.

antara yg ada disini termasuklah mesin jahit, peralatan golf, piring hitam, seterika lama, beg2 lama, anak2 patung, jam tangan, tali pinggang dan banyak lagi. korang layan je lah gambar2 yg sempat aku ambik ni...

cuma yg tak syiok sikit berkenaan kedai ni ialah kekemasan kedai. memang tunggang langgang. pemilik kedai ni (india) memang suka2 hati dia je nak bukak kedai ke tak (lantak dia lah kedai dia). wife dia yg selalu jaga kedai pulak selalu tak tau harga barang kecuali yg dah ada harga tertulis di barangan tu. bila mintak nak kurang harga, mulalah telefon hubby dia. kadang2 tu 3-4 kali aku tanya harga, pastu aku tak beli. ha.3x...

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Sekitar Pesta Buku Alaf 21

2009-02-03T02:52:00.000-08:00

Pada hari sabtu (31/01/09) yg lepas, aku sekeluarga telah ke Pesta Buku Alaf 21 di kilang mereka di Shah Alam, Selangor.

Aku sampai kat Alaf 21 jam 2.00pm. since tengok buku menimbun, mulalah nafsu membuku (membeli buku = membuku). Aku terkam novel, manakala wife ke bahagian resepi2. ingatkan aku dan wife saya yg ghairah memilih, tapi sebenarnya anak2 aku luqman hakim dan pika yg lebih beria2. apa saje buku dicapai dan nak dibeli. terpaksalah aku pujuk letak dalam bakul dan kemudian simpan semula.

pada aku pesta2 buku begini lebih seronok sebab ia lebih khusus kepada novel2 alaf 21 dan ada juga buku prima yg kedua2nya anak syarikat karangkraf. kalau pesta buku yg semua penerbit buku/ novel turut serta, org macam aku tentu rambang mata. nak beli semua tentulah tak boleh sebab kewangan tidak mengizinkan. so, terpaksalah buat one two som nak beli buku/novel mane.

since cuma ada alaf 21 dan buku prima, kami cuma fokus pada novel/ buku2 yg menarik dan belum dimiliki. diskaun 30% untuk semua jenis novel dan buku termasuk buku/novel keluaran / cetakan januari 2009 memang berbaloi. lebih berbaloi lagi buku/novel2 lama dijual RM5.00 je sebuah. mana nak dapat beb! aku sempat sambar beberrapa buah novel lama yg masih belum aku miliki. biasalah, setiap bulan berapa puluh novel keluar, mana aku nak cekau duit beli. tiap bulan budget aku untuk novel cuma 2-3 buah je. budget utk buku bulanan termasuk juga majalah gila-gila, mastika, ujang, mingguan wanita, malaysian business, pa&ma (jarang2) dan komik2. so, novel 2-3 buah tu dah cukup banyak bagi kami. beli satu hal, nak membaca satu hal lagi. ada kalanya beli dah 2-3 bulan, tapi masih belum dibaca.

pada pengamatan aku, pengunjung ke pesta buku tu amat ramai. bertali arus, tanpa henti. sorang2 aku tengok ambik buku tak de yg satu, majoriti 5-6 buah. sebab tu aku naik syeh dan dekat 10 buku/novel ambik. tak mahal sebab ada diskaun dan ada yg murah. beli buku ni tak membazir. cuma kena baca la.. beli je tapi langsung tak baca tu nama dia bodoh. bak kata kawan aku buku kalau menimbun2 tapi tak baca, bodohnya menimbun2 jugak.

ni antara gambar aku sempat snap masa pesta buku tu.korang layan je la yer....

Ini antara buku yg sempat aku beli. ada beberapa buah buku lagi dalam bakul wife aku.
kat depan sekali tu buku terbaru di pasaran karya Kamsiah Abu atau nekcun berjudul "Tidak Kupinta". Buku ni pun aku dah baca habis, nanti ada masa aku stori mori kat sini tentang novel tu.

Beauty of Mathematics

2009-02-02T21:23:00.000-08:00

Absolutely amazing!

1 x 8 + 1 = 9
12 x 8 + 2 = 98
123 x 8 + 3 = 987
1234 x 8 + 4 = 9876
12345 x 8 + 5 = 98765
123456 x 8 + 6 = 987654
1234567 x 8 + 7 = 9876543
12345678 x 8 + 8 = 98765432
123456789 x 8 + 9 = 987654321

1 x 9 + 2 = 11
12 x 9 + 3 = 111
123 x 9 + 4 = 1111
1234 x 9 + 5 = 11111
12345 x 9 + 6 = 111111
123456 x 9 + 7 = 1111111
1234567 x 9 + 8 = 11111111
12345678 x 9 + 9 = 111111111
123456789 x 9 +10= 1111111111

9 x 9 + 7 = 88
98 x 9 + 6 = 888
987 x 9 + 5 = 8888
9876 x 9 + 4 = 88888
98765 x 9 + 3 = 888888
987654 x 9 + 2 = 8888888
9876543 x 9 + 1 = 88888888
98765432 x 9 + 0 = 888888888

Brilliant, isn't it?

And look at this symmetry:

1 x 1 = 1
11 x 11 = 121
111 x 111 = 12321
1111 x 1111 = 1234321
11111 x 11111 = 123454321
111111 x 111111 = 12345654321
1111111 x 1111111 = 1234567654321
11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321
111111111 x 111111111 = 12345678987654321

"C if u would lik" and dont shout anyone who sent this to u for the below
matter
Now, take a look at this..

101%

From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:

What Equals 100%?
What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?

Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?

We have all been in situations where someone wants you to
GIVE OVER 100%.

How about ACHIEVING 101%?

What equals 100% in life?

Here's a little mathematical formula that might help
answer these questions:

If:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Is represented as:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

If:

H-A-R-D-W-O- R- K

8+1+18+4+23+ 15+18+11 = 98%

And:

K-N-O-W-L-E- D-G-E

11+14+15+23+ 12+5+4+7+ 5 = 96%

But:

A-T-T-I-T-U- D-E

1+20+20+9+20+ 21+4+5 = 100%

THEN, look how far the love of God will take you:

L-O-V-E-O-F- G-O-D

12+15+22+5+15+ 6+7+15+4 = 101%

Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:

While Hard Work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will
get you there, It's the Love of God that will put you over the top!

Pesta Buku Alaf 21

2009-01-21T03:47:00.000-08:00

Credit to Permata MUC

12 Ways to Know That You Love Someone

2009-01-20T01:36:00.000-08:00

TWELVE:
You talk with him/her late at night and when you go to bed you still think of him/her.

ELEVEN:
You walk really slowly when you are with him/her.

TEN:
You don't feel Ok when he/she is far away.

NINE:
You smile when you hear his/her voice.

EIGHT:
When you look at him/her,you do not see other people around you. You see only him/her.

SIX:
He/She is everything you want to think.

FIVE:
You realise that you smile every time you look at him/her.

FOUR:
You would do anything to see him/her.

THREE:
While you have been reading this, there was a person in your mind all the time.

TWO:
You've been so busy thinking of that person that you didn't notice that number 7 is missing.

ONE:
You are going to check above if that's true and now you are silently laughing to yourself.

NOW MAKE A WISH! YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT THE MOST.......

Test for Alzheimer's Disease

2008-12-29T21:18:00.000-08:00

This is a REAL neurological test. Seat comfortably and feel calm.

1- Find the C below. Do not use the cursor to help..
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO COOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

2- If y ou already found the C, now find the 6 below.

9999999999999999999 9999999999999999 9999999999999999 9999999999999
9999999999999999999 9999999999999999 9999999999999999 9999999999999999
9999999999999999999 9999999999999999 9999999999999999 9999999999999999
9999699999999999999 9999999999999999 9999999999999999 9999999999999999
9999999999999999999 9999999999999999 9999999999999999 9999999999999999
9999999999999999999 9999999999999999 9999999999999999 9999999999999

3- Now find the N below. It's a little more difficult..

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MNMMMM
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMM
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMM
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMM
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

This is NOT a joke.

If you were able to pass these 3 tests, you can cancel your annual
visit to your neurologist. Your brain is great and you're far from
having Alzheimer's Disease. Congratulations

SM Stamps & Antique

2008-12-12T23:06:00.000-08:00

Pada 10/12/2008 yang lalu, disebabkan ada urusan di kuala lumpur, aku berkesempatan menjenguk sebuah kedai hobi yang terletak di BB Plaza. ini maklumat berkaitan kedai berkenaan:-

Nama kedai : SM Stamps & Antique
Alamat : No. 78, Tingkat 6, BB Plaza, KL
Jenis Perniagaan : Membeli & menjual setem, FDC, Gold Coins, bank notes & antique.
No telefon : 012-3871638

masa aku gi kedai ni, ia tutup. waktu perniagaan dia aku tak pasti la pulak. dah samapai situ, dan memang kedai2 sebegini menarik hati aku yg bersesuaian dengan jiwa aku. so, aku perhatikan dari luar cermin kedai je la.

perkara pertama yang aku cari ialah coins (syiling)dan bank notes (wang kertas). so, inilah dia yang aku perhatikan. dalam dok perati tu aku sempat gak seluk2 kojek kira duit yg ada sebab air liur dah meleleh tengok koleksi uncut bank notes. sehingga kini aku belum ada satupun uncut series. bukan aku tak minat tapi aku lebih cenderung kepada coins. dalam hati berkata " nasib baik kedai ni tutup, kalau tidak....." (sambil menahan air liur yang tak henti menitik).

pastu aku usha2 koleksi setem. yg aku nampak dari cermin kedai tu cuma koleksi setem sukan olimpik dan koleksi terhad. dari timbunan album2 setem dalam kedai tu, aku yakin lagi banyak. setem ni aku minat jugak tapi tak setanding coins. ni je lah koleksi setem sempat aku snap:-

pastu aku usha2 pulak koleksi produk coka-cola (coke) yg berbentuk botol dan tin coke. koleksi menda ni pun aku belum ada, dan belum terbukak hati nak buat koleksi. seronok tengok je la.

koleksi barangan antik pun ada jugak. ini termasuklah berhala, patung dan sebagainya. sebab menda ni mahal2, aku belum jadi pengumpul koleksi antik lagi sekarang ni. kalau kaya tak tau la... patung ke berhala2 tu tak kan aku nak kumpul pulak, aku kan orang Islam.

secara keseluruhannya berdasarkan pemerhatian dari luar kedai SM Stamps & Antique, aku rasa seronok dan aku akan datang lagi untuk masuk ke dalam kedai pulak. harga koleksi terhad adalah agak mahal tapi ia adalah berbaloi kepada peminat koleksi tersebut. aku yakin masih ada tawar menawar dalam urusan jual beli koleksi ni. lain kali kalai aku datang sasaran aku ialah coins, dan uncut series. paling aku seronok ialah dapat tengok beberapa koleksi yang sama dengan koleksi aku yg nilai pasarannya sekarang dah bertambah bagus. mana tau sesak2 bolehlah aku jual.

Law of the Garbage Truck

2008-11-28T22:13:00.000-08:00

One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us.

My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was really very friendly. So I asked, 'Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!' This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, 'The Law of the Garbage Truck.'

He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you.

Don't take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets.. The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so... Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don't.

Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it!

Have a blessed, garbage-free day!

izzi note :
This story I got from a friend, and I believe its true.

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Stamp Week : 1-7 Dec 2008 @ Bejaya Times Square

2008-11-28T19:39:00.000-08:00

Don't Complaint, Be Thankful

2008-11-25T03:43:00.000-08:00

As HR practitioner, I always hear workers complaint about their job. They even complaint about the weather which make them not comfortable to work, bloody hell!

may be before u make any complaint about ur job, kindly sit back and see this kind of job which may be even worst for u. Be thankful.

Source of photos : Unknown.

Nine words women use...

2008-11-17T19:26:00.000-08:00

1.) Fine : This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

2.) Five Minutes : If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour.Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

3.) Nothing : This is the calm before the storm. This means something,and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.

4.) Go Ahead : This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

5.) Loud Sigh : This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)

6.) That's Okay : This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

7.) Thanks : A woman is thanking you, do not question, or Faint. Just say you're welcome.

8.) Whatever : Is a women's way of saying F@!K YOU!

9.) Don't worry about it, I'll do it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to #3.Then you RUN!

Send this to the men you know, to warn them about arguments they can avoid if they remember the terminology.

Send this to all the women you know to give them a good laugh, cause they know it's true.

Setem baru bangkit seri cengkerang

2008-11-07T18:39:00.001-08:00

KAKITANGAN Pos Malaysia, Nurul Hidayah Abdul Bari Arbee menunjukkan koleksi terbaru setem siri cengkerang laut di Kuala Lumpur semalam.

HASIL LAUT. Keunikan cengkerang laut kini diabadikan pada koleksi terbaru setem yang dilancarkan oleh Pos Malaysia Berhad di Kuala Lumpur semalam.

Bagi setem denominasi 30 sen, PMB memilih spesies Horned Helmet dan Burnt Murex yang biasanya ditemui di dalam terumbu karang di laut cetek dan berpasir serta terkenal dengan kecantikan duri.

Setem dengan nilai 50 sen pula memaparkan spesies Frog Shell yang mempunyai corak kulit seperti batu bagi memudahkannya bersembunyi daripada pemangsa selain spesies Triton's Trumpet.

Spesies Venus Comb Murex pula yang hanya ditemui di dasar laut berpasir dan mempunyai lebih 100 duri pada cengkerangnya dipilih menghiasi lembaran mini.

Mereka yang berminat mendapatkan koleksi ini boleh membelinya di pejabat pos mulai 11 November atau layari www.pos.com.my untuk maklumat lanjut.

Sumber Berita & Gambar : Kosmo Online 08/11/08 (www.kosmo.com.my)

4th Bond's Car

2008-11-05T17:39:00.000-08:00

This is the 4th James Bond's car that I bought for my son, Luqman Hakim.

Take a closer look....

So, Luqman already have 4 James Bond's car at this moment. Just wait for another one car from Bond's latest movie 'Quantum of solace' which will start making debut on 06/11/08. After that, its will be a complete set of James Bond's car for my son.

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3rd Bond's Car

2008-11-05T00:36:00.001-08:00

This is my son's latest collection of James Bond's car.

Let's have a look ....

So, until now Luqman already have 3 different James Bond's car. looking for another 2 cars.

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Menara Condong teluk Intan, Perak

2008-11-04T17:15:00.001-08:00

Gambar Menara Condong di Teluk Intan, Perak. Ehsan http://jariketot.blogspot.com/

Satu-satunya keistimewaan sejarah yang terdapat di bandar Teluk Intan ialah Menara Condong.

Terletak di suatu sudut Jalan Selat bersebelahan Jalan Pasar, seolah-olah merelakan kedudukannya di tengah bandar dan menjadi mercu tanda sejarah yang sudah berusia lebih satu abad.

Ketika dibina pada tahun 1885, ia dikenali sebagai Jam Tinggi kerana memiliki sebuah jam yang masih berperanan hingga ke hari ini. Apabila bangunan ini telah condong sedikit ke arah barat laut, ia mula dikenali dengan jolokan Menara Condong lantas menempah gelaran menara condong kedua di dunia selepas Menara Pisa di Itali.

Orang yang bertanggungjawab membinanya ialah seorang pemborong bernama Choong Cheong atau Ah Cheong yang mendapat inspirasi bangunan pagoda di negeri China.

Tujuan asal pembinaannya ialah bagi menempatkan sebuah tangki air. Air daripada tangki ini digunakan oleh penduduk setempat sekiranya berlaku kemarau atau sebagai keperluan memadam api sekiranya berlaku kebakaran kerana pada waktu itu bandar ini tidak mempunyai perkhidmatan bomba.

Sesuai dengan usianya menjangkau lebih 100 tahun, bangunan bersejarah ini pernah dilanda pelbagai kenangan diantaranya adalah pada tahun 1889 dan 1895 banjir besar telah berlaku sekaligus menenggelamkan bangunan tersebut, peristiwa ini adalah faktor yang menyebabkan bangunan tersebut condong dan menjadikannya lebih unik.

Lebih sekurun yang lampau tapak mercu tanda ini adalah sebuah terusan laluan diantara Durian Sebatang (tebing Sungai Bidor) ke Sungai Perak (berhampiran Balai Polis lama) yang dibina oleh Mak Intan dengan para pengikutnya, tapak Menara Condong ini dibina pada bekas terusan tersebut setelah ianya dikambus.

Mak Intan adalah seorang janda yang dikatakan mempunyai rupa paras yang cantik, beliau adalah seorang saudagar yang berasal dari Mandahiling, Sumatera. Beliau adalah peneroka yang membuka Teluk Intan disekitar awal abad ke 19. Pada waktu itu, kawasan yang diterokai oleh Mak Intan dikenali sebagai Pekan Mak Intan.

Berikutan penerokaan ini, ramailah orang seberang berketurunan Rawa, Mandahiling, Minangkabau, Kampar dan kemudian India-Bombay datang mendiami kawasan yang baru diterokai itu, kebanyakan daripada mereka adalah para pedagang barangan tradisi seperti rempah ratus, kain, inggu, kacip, parang dan sebagainya.

Menyedari hakikat inilah pembinaan laluan air dilaksanakan bagi memudahkan para pedagang membawa bahan dagangan ke Sungai Perak sekaligus membelah pekan Mak Intan menjadi sebuah pulau. Walaubagaimanapun setelah Inggeris mengambil alih kuasa pentadbiran pekan Melayu sekitar 1880-an mereka telah merancang membesarkan pekan tersebut dan langkah pembesaran ialah dengan menimbus terusan Mak Intan. Beberapa tahun kemudian, diatas penambakan tanah gambut itulah didirikan bangunan tersebut setinggi 85 kaki dari paras muka bumi.

Semasa pemerintahan Jepun, bangunan ini telah digunakan oleh askar-askar Jepun sebagai menara kawalan bagi memerhatikan kedatangan musuh dan ianya telah merosakkan sebahagian bangunan tersebut terutama di bahagian atasnya.

Bangunan tiga tingkat ini memiliki 110 anak tangga yang menghubungkan setiap aras yang tingginya 15.5 kaki. Jika dilihat dari luar bangunan, ianya seolah-olah mempunyai tujuh tingkat.

Struktur bangunan ini diperbuat daripada batu dan kayu, setiap tingkat dilengkapi lorong jalan enam kaki lebar berdindingkan tembok rendah dua kaki yang dihiasi dengan batu berwarna hijau. Atap di bahagian atas dan tepinya menggunakan genting.

Tangki air terletak di aras tiga, ianya diperbuat daripada kepingan keluli setinggi 16 kaki dengan muatan 680 kaki padu. Lapisan bawah bangunan ini berukuran garis pusat 43 kaki dan menguncup ke atas 27 kaki.

Menyedari akan keunikan dan sejarah yang tersendiri bangunan tersebut, pada tahun 1997 pihak Majlis Daerah Hilir Perak telah mengambil inisiatif untuk membina sebuah dataran disekeliling bangunan tersebut dan langkah-langkah pemuliharaan akan terus dijalankan bagi menjadikan ianya satu daya tarikan kepada pelancong dari dalam dan luar negara.

Sumber maklumat : http://mdhilirpk.perak.gov.my/bm/menarik.html

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2nd Bond's Car

2008-11-03T22:11:00.000-08:00

This is the 2nd James Bond's car which I bought for my son, Luqman Hakim.

Lets have a look at this bond's car. For me its quite ugly, but I believe this is the hottest car on the era.

Now, my son have 2 James Bond's car which he love very much.

I still need to purchase another 3 bond's car to complete the bond's car.

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1st Bond's Car

2008-10-30T21:08:00.000-07:00

This is my son's first collection of bond's car.

Luqman excited so much after got this car. he even holding this car during dinner and sleep. Please don't dream that bond's girl my son, she's too old for you and me. If she still alive, may be she is fit for your grand pa.

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Bond mania at Shell

2008-10-29T21:22:00.001-07:00

Get a limited edition of 007 collectible model cars the next time you fill up the tank
by S. Indra Sathiabalan

OTHER than beautiful Bond girls and notable villains, James Bond flicks are also noted for the fantastic cars Agent 007 drives on his many missions around the world.

Now, James Bond film and model car fans can get their hands on the limited edition
James Bond 007 collectible model cars from Shell Malaysia.

In conjunction with the release of the new Bond film, Quantum of Solace, Shell Malaysia is offering this exclusive collection of James Bond 007 collecticle cars to the Malaysian public, making Malaysia the first country to enjoy this collection, made exclusively for Shell in partnership with the movie franchisee, Columbia Pictures Malaysia.

Customers can now purchase all four models in the collection at Shell stations around the country until Dec 17 or while stocks last.

The models are the Sunbeam Alpine 5 featured in the movie Dr No; the Lotus Esprit from The Spy Who Loved Me and For Your Eyes Only; the BMW Z3 Roadster from GoldenEye; and the Aston Martin DB5 which appeared in Goldfinger, Thunderball, Tomorrow Never Dies and Casino Royale.

The model cars can be purchased at RM5.50 each with a minimum purchase of RM40 worth of any Shell fuel or with the purchase of Shell Helix (three-litre or four-litre variants).

This collection also comes in a customised secret agent briefcase which is priced at RM60, available only at Shell stations.

"We have deliberately selected the models offered for the crucial roles the cars have played in the respective movies," said Datuk Mohzani Abdul Wahab (above), the managing director of Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd.

"We expect this promotion to be very well received by our discerning customers, who recognise that not all fuels are the same, just like not all MI6 agents are the same.

"Shell V-Power Racing not only unleashes more power and performance to the engine but also helps motorists discover their passion for driving.

"Shell Super with Fuel Economy re-ignites their love for movement by providing extra kilometres."

Mohzani added that Shell’s tie-up with 007 is obvious. "Bond’s sense of innovation, eye for quality – evident from his well-tailoured suits to his elegant cars – are attributes that are shared by Shell products.

"Depending on your choice of Shell fuel and lubricants, they are designed to give you more power, performance and real value."

He expects the Bond-mania to spread quickly with the release of the new Bond film, Quantum of Solace, starring Daniel Craig, which will premiere on Nov 6 in Malaysia.

If you have always wanted a piece of Bond history, just head down to your nearest Shell station and spy on the beautiful cars on display.

Prior to this promotion, Shell collaborated with Ferrari last year to come out with its range of racing model cars. The combined sale of the Ferrari racing model cars up to this year was five million!

Mohzani pointed out that some people were even selling their Ferrari model cars from Shell over eBay and people are willing to fork out good money for these collectors items.

Updated: 11:24AM Tue, 28 Oct 2008

Source : The Sun Daily (www.thesundaily.com)

Terbesar di Malaysia

2008-10-28T19:47:00.001-07:00

Walaupun pameran barangan antik acapkali diadakan di negara ini, tetapi pameran dan lelongan barangan antik di Shah Alam baru-baru ini yang paling besar pernah diadakan.

PENGUNJUNG yang datang bersama anak-anak begitu tertarik melihat barang yang dipamerkan.

PAMERAN dan Lelongan Amal Barang Antik 2008 yang berlangsung di Muzium Sultan Alam Shah, Shah Alam, Selangor selama tiga hari bermula 24 Oktober lalu berjaya mencatat sejarah tersendiri.

Program anjuran pelajar Sarjana Komunikasi Korporat, Fakulti Bahasa Moden dan Komunikasi, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) dengan kerjasama Heritage Auction House serta Muzium Sultan Alam Shah itu menyaksikan lebih 400 barangan antik yang diperoleh dari serata dunia termasuk Asia, Eropah dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) dipamerkan dan dijual. Majlis ini telah dirasmikan Menteri Pelancongan, Datuk Azalina Othman Said.

NASKHAH al-Quran yang telah berusia ratusan tahun.

Memandangkan sambutan begitu memberangsangkan, pihak penganjur telah membuat keputusan untuk meneruskan sesi pameran dan lelongan sehingga 9 November ini untuk memberi peluang kepada orang ramai menyaksikannya sendiri.

Penyelia pameran yang juga pensyarah Jabatan Komunikasi UPM, Dr. Muhammad Pauzi Abd. Latif berkata, program tersebut merupakan kesinambungan daripada program pameran dan lelongan amal tahun lalu yang menerima sambutan menggalakkan.

KOLEKSI barang tembaga yang turut dilelong.

"Konsepnya masih sama seperti dulu tetapi kali ini, ia dianjurkan dengan lebih gemilang lagi. Apa yang penting, matlamat utamanya adalah untuk mengumpul dana dan mengisi Tabung Kebajikan Pelajar UPM, selain memenuhi syarat pengajian pelajar yang terlibat.

"Di samping itu, program ini dijalankan hasil inisiatif kami untuk membangkitkan nilai sentimen sejarah di sanubari para pencinta seni dan warisan. Ini kerana Malaysia merupakan sebuah negara yang terkenal dengan masyarakat majmuk dan kaya dengan pelbagai adat resam serta warisan budaya bangsa yang tidak ternilai dari segi penghayatan sejarah ketamadunan negara," kata Dr. Muhammad Pauzi kepada Kosmo!.

KEPALA tali pinggang yang digunakan puteri raja Pantai Timur.

Beliau yang turut memiliki koleksi barangan antik tersendiri mengatakan antara tarikan utama program tersebut ialah senaskhah al-Quran beriluminasi tertua di Asia Tenggara yang berusia 400 tahun dan telah disahkan keasliannya oleh perpustakaan Britain.

Jelasnya, walaupun naskhah al-Quran itu tidak dijual atau dilelong, tetapi secara tidak langsung, ia memberi peluang kepada orang ramai melihatnya secara dekat kerana ia belum pernah dipamerkan di mana-mana muzium sebelum ini.

Ketua Publisiti Pameran dan Lelongan Amal Barang Antik 2008, Abdul Sharif Abdul Kadir berkata, pihaknya berasa amat gembira kerana sambutan termasuk promosi yang diterima begitu memberangsangkan.

"Kami bertuah kerana program kali ini mendapat liputan meluas daripada pengamal media sama ada media cetak mahupun elektronik. Ia sekali gus berjaya menarik kehadiran ramai pengunjung untuk menyaksikannya," kata Abdul Sharif.

Bagi pengerusinya pula, Iskandar Jaafar, mereka telah melakukan persiapan sejak tiga bulan lalu bagi memastikan program amal tersebut berjalan lancar tanpa sebarang masalah. Ini termasuklah mengumpul koleksi barangan antik yang diperoleh daripada pengumpul di seluruh negara.

"Seramai 24 pelajar bekerjasama membahagikan tugas masing-masing untuk menjayakan program amal ini dan ternyata, ia menerima sambutan yang lebih menggalakkan berbanding tahun lalu.

"Walaupun bukan mudah untuk memujuk pengumpul supaya menyerahkan barang mereka untuk dijual, tetapi akhirnya kami berjaya juga apabila memaklumkan tujuan program ini diadakan adalah untuk mengumpul dana tabung kebajikan pelajar UPM.

"Alhamdulillah, segala yang kami rancang berjalan seperti yang dijadualkan. Segala penat lelah kami selama beberapa bulan lalu berbaloi dengan kejayaan program ini," ujar Iskandar, seorang Pegawai Kanan Kastam Putrajaya yang juga merupakan pelajar separuh masa jurusan KOM5113.

Setakat ini, sebanyak RM20,000 telah berjaya dikumpul untuk mengisi Tabung Kebajikan Pelajar UPM dan jumlah itu dijangka akan bertambah memandangkan pameran ini telah dilanjutkan selama dua minggu lagi.

Kebanyakan pembeli terdiri daripada golongan pengumpul barang antik sendiri serta tidak ketinggalan artis dan selebriti tanah air seperti Ally Iskandar Mohd. Mardzi, Adibah Noor dan sebagainya. - KHADIJAH MOHAMAD NOR

Sumber Berita & Gambar : kosmo online 28/10/2008 (www.kosmo.com.my)

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2008-10-27T19:30:00.001-07:00

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KURATOR Perbadanan Muzium Melaka, Mohd. Nasruddin Abdul Rahman berkata, definisi barang antik itu adalah sesuatu yang subjektif bergantung pada penilaian seseorang individu.

"Mengikut Akta Purba 1976, jika sesuatu barangan berusia melebihi 100 tahun dan mempunyai nilai sejarah, barulah ia disebut antik. Tetapi selepas Akta Warisan Kebangsaan 2005 digubal, barangan antik merujuk kepada barangan yang sudah melebihi usia 50 tahun.

"Bagaimanapun, antik dari segi artifak adalah sesuatu yang subjektif. Ia menjurus kepada barang lama yang sudah tidak digunakan lagi pada zaman sekarang serta telah dilupakan oleh masyarakat. Setiap barangan antik mempunyai nilai sejarah dan wang yang tinggi," ujarnya ketika diminta mengulas mengenai definisi sebenar barang antik.

Di Malaysia, tiada sebarang halangan dikenakan kepada sesiapa yang berminat mengumpul barangan antik. Ia adalah hak seseorang individu. Cuma, Nasruddin mengingatkan supaya pengumpul barang antik perlu memastikan bahawa setiap barangan yang mereka peroleh tidak termasuk dalam senarai artifak atau barang antik yang dilaporkan hilang kerana kecurian dan yang berkaitan dengannya.

"Lebih elok lagi sekiranya setiap pengumpul mempunyai bukti pembelian barangan tersebut daripada mana-mana sumber untuk mengelakkan daripada mengalami situasi 'terbeli barang antik yang dirompak'," jelasnya.

Ditanya sama ada pihak muzium ada menyediakan peruntukan untuk membeli barangan antik yang dijual secara lelongan dalam sesuatu program, Nasruddin berkata memang ada tetapi ia tidak boleh dilakukan sewenang-wenangnya kerana ia berkait rapat dengan perbendaharaan muzium.

"Kerajaan memang ada memperuntukkan sejumlah wang untuk pihak muzium membeli koleksi barang antik yang diakui kepentingannya untuk generasi masa depan. Namun, terdapat jawatankuasa yang akan meluluskan sesuatu pembelian setelah mengambil kira penilaian pakar dari pihak muzium.

"Biasanya kita akan membelinya daripada orang persendirian atau kedai menjual barang antik. Apa yang penting kita tidak mahu barang antik yang merupakan warisan negara terlepas ke luar negara kerana jika ini berlaku sukar untuk kita mendapatkannya semula.

"Contohnya beberapa koleksi barangan sewaktu zaman Kesultanan Melayu Melaka yang banyak terdapat di Muzium Britain berbanding muzium di negara kita sendiri. Untuk itu, penting bagi muzium dan badan yang berkaitan melihat sendiri dan memiliki sesuatu barang antik tanpa melepaskannya kepada orang luar," ungkap Nasruddin penuh makna.

Sumber berita & gambar : kosmo online 28/10/08 (www.kosmo.com.my)

Beauty in old kettles

2008-10-19T20:42:00.000-07:00

By YIP YOKE TENG

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, the case of Japanese cast iron kettles or tetsubin is one good example.

Yet it often takes time for a man to see the beauty in something and these kettles have waited for about half a century.

Nevertheless, the tableware created during or before World War II have proven that they can withstand the test of time. They are aesthetically stunning, and are still functional.

Despite having high artistic qualities due to the unique design and exquisite craftsmanship, these kettles were shoved in the corners, left to rust or even discarded as they used to be so common that almost every household had one.

Quaint: The Japanese cast iron kettles on display at Purple Cane Tea Square at Shaw Parade, Changkat Thambi Dollah, off Jalan Pudu.

About two years ago, a group of Taiwanese collectors came across these hidden treasures and started selling what they found to tea lovers and antique collectors.

In no time, the kettles became all the rage on the island and the wave swept China, too.

Now, the kettles can fetch between RM1,000 and RM5,000 while the ones made by famous artisans are sold from RM5,000 to RM10,000.

A rare collection of Kyoto tetsubin have been brought into Malaysia for the first time and are on display at Purple Cane Tea Square, Shaw Parade shopping centre, Pudu, until tomorrow.

The kettles are at least 40 years old, some up to 100 years.

“There are two main types of tetsubin, the Nambu and the Kyoto tetsubin. They, especially the latter, are gems from a bygone era,” said Purple Cane Holdings tea art director Camellia Siow.

Pleasant experience: Siow pouring tea while explaining the exquisiteness of Japanese cast iron kettles.

“Only a handful of old artisans know the skill to make Kyoto tetsubin now, and their works are sold at astronomical prices. On the other hand, the Nambu tetsubin that require a less elaborate making process are relatively easily available,” she added.

One cannot help but admire the Japanese’s innate meticulousness when looking at these kettles.

Even though they were only made as an object to heat water, the intricacy of the shape, design and embellishment was not at all compromised.

Exquisite carvings, embossed ornamentations and silver inlays are testaments to that.

Other interesting facts about these kettles are that the lids are often made with copper to help disperse heat, and that the spouts are always facing right with design details focusing on the right side of the kettle surface.

The knob on the lid is made with great detail, too. Sculpted into the shapes of flower and seed to complement the appearance, most of the knobs can be twiddled. Some kettles have knobs made of silver, or even gold.

A number of the kettles come with a “rattling chip” €” a floral shaped embossment on the bottom of the utensil €” which produces sound to indicate different degree of boiling.

Elaborate: The spout of a tetsubin should always face right, therefore design details concentrate on the right side of the kettle
Starfruit, eggplant and even cottage are some of the many unconventional designs of the Kyoto tetsubin, an example of the Japanese’s respect for nature and little things in lives.

The rich history, and the fact that these kettles are still in perfect condition make them even more precious.

“Tetsubin offers a different pleasant experience to savouring tea,” Siow noted.

“As compared to clay pots, water boiled with tetsubin gives the tea a stronger taste on the palate while retaining a soft and smooth texture. It also has a heavier aftertaste and hence fancied by male tea drinkers,” she added.

According to her, the effect is a result of the kettles’ minerals that are beneficial to one’s health. It was hence widely used by the Japanese women in that era to prevent miscarriage.

Tetsubin can be passed down the generations if they are kept with care, in spite of oxidation that erodes the metal. “If you taste rust in the water, use the tetsubin to boil water repeatedly until the water does not taste rusty. Do this whenever necessary and the tetsubin will be able to last for decades,” she said.

Purple Cane Tea Square is located at Lot L1-01, 1st Floor, Shaw Parade, Changkat Thambi Dollah, off Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur. It can be reached at 03-2145 1200.

Source of news & Picture : The Star Online dated 18/10/2008 (www.thestar.com.my)

Lelongan bantu pelajar

2008-10-17T20:32:00.001-07:00

Oleh SITI KHAIRULNISAH
MOHAMMED BAJURI

AL-Quran berusia 400 tahun dan dipercayai tertua di Asia Tenggara dijangka menjadi tumpuan pengunjung pada pameran dan lelongan amal World Heritage Legacy 2008 di Muzium Sultan Alam Shah, Shah Alam, minggu depan. - Gambar HARUN OSMAN

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SERDANG 17 Okt. - Barangan lama atau antik bukan sahaja unik tetapi ia mencerminkan kebijaksanaan orang dahulu dalam mencipta pelbagai barangan untuk keperluan mereka.

Apa yang menarik ialah barangan itu bukan sahaja dicipta untuk berfungsi bagi kegunaan mereka tetapi juga dihasilkan dengan cantik dan berkualiti.

Sebab itu, banyak barangan lama seperti pinggan mangkuk, senjata dan radio tahan lama dan ada yang boleh digunakan sehingga ke hari ini.

Biarpun kelihatan usang dimamah usia, barangan antik mempunyai daya tarikan tersendiri serta menjadi kegilaan ramai orang bukan sahaja di negara ini malah di seluruh dunia.

Dewasa ini, bilangan peminat barangan antik semakin bertambah kerana ramai yang menjadikan kegiatan mengumpul barangan berkenaan sebagai hobi.

Jika anda salah seorang daripada mereka, anda dijemput ke pameran dan lelongan amal barangan antik terbesar dibuat di Malaysia yang dinamakan 'World Heritage Legacy 2008'.

Acara itu diusahakan oleh 25 mahasiswa Sarjana Komunikasi Lanjutan Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) dengan kerjasama Heritage Auction House.

Pameran di Muzium Sultan Alam Shah, Shah Alam yang akan dirasmikan oleh Menteri Pelancongan, Datuk Azalina Othman Said itu bakal menempatkan kira-kira 400 barangan antik dari seluruh dunia.

Penyelia pameran dan juga pensyarah Jabatan Komunikasi, Dr. Muhammad Pauzi Abdul Latif berkata, idea untuk mengadakan pameran itu timbul setelah kumpulan pelajar berkenaan diberikan tugasan untuk melengkapkan kursus mereka.

"Matlamat utama lelongan itu adalah untuk mengisi Tabung Kebajikan Pelajar UPM bagi membantu pelajar yang mempunyai masalah kewangan untuk membayar yuran pengajian," katanya ketika ditemui di sini.

Beliau berkata, dalam pameran itu nanti, orang ramai berpeluang melihat pelbagai barangan yang bukan sahaja mempunyai nilai sejarah tetapi juga nilai komersial yang tinggi.

Antara tarikan utama pengunjung ke pameran itu adalah senaskhah al-Quran beriluminasi berusia 400 tahun yang disahkan oleh pihak Perpustakaan British sebagai yang tertua di Asia Tenggara.

"Keaslian naskhah al-Quran tersebut disahkan setelah diselidik oleh pihak Perpustakaan British yang berpengalaman luas dalam bidang tersebut,'' katanya.

Jelasnya, walaupun naskhah itu tidak dijual, orang ramai tidak sepatutnya melepaskan peluang itu untuk melihat sendiri al-Quran itu dengan lebih dekat kerana ia tidak pernah dipamerkan di mana-mana muzium sebelum ini.

"Selain naskhah al-Quran itu, beberapa barang lain akan turut dipamerkan untuk tontonan orang ramai seperti Kiswah iaitu kain yang menutupi Kaabah dan keris utama Perabu Demak dari Indonesia yang berusia lebih daripada 1,000 tahun.

Bahkan, katanya, mesin jahit jenama Singer yang sudah berusia 129 tahun, kain cindai yang sudah berusia 500 tahun, perhiasan wanita seperti intan dan delima yang mencecah usia 100 tahun juga akan dipamerkan.

Muhammad Pauzi menambah, radio polyphone dari Jerman yang merupakan antara radio terawal dicipta turut dipamerkan pada pameran itu nanti.

"Kebanyakan barangan yang akan dipamerkan di muzium itu sudah mencecah ratusan tahun dan mempunyai sejarahnya yang tersendiri," katanya ketika ditemui di Fakulti Bahasa Moden dan Komunikasi UPM.

Beliau memberitahu, program itu akan dibahagikan kepada dua sesi iaitu pameran pada 24 dan 25 Oktober manakala acara lelongan akan diadakan pada 26 Oktober.

Katanya, pameran dari pukul 9.30 pagi hingga 5 petang akan diadakan di Dewan Pameran Daeng Menambu manakala lelongan pada 26 Oktober akan dimulakan pada 2 petang di Dewan Raja Lumu Muzium Sultan Alam Shah.

Acara lelongan itu akan dikendalikan oleh jurulelong profesional dari Heritage Auction House, Radzuan Jamaluddin yang juga menyumbangkan sebahagian koleksi antiknya untuk dilelong pada acara tersebut.

Sementara itu, Dekan Fakulti Bahasa Moden Dan Komunikasi UPM, Profesor Madya Dr. Che Ibrahim Salleh yakin pencinta serta penggemar barangan antik tidak akan melepaskan peluang untuk melihat sendiri pameran barangan antik itu nanti.

"Saya juga berharap nilai sejarah yang ada pada barangan yang akan dipamerkan itu nanti dapat meniup sentimen nasionalisme di kalangan pengunjung yang hadir.

"Kadangkala nilai sejarah sesuatu sejarah itu juga berkait rapat dengan hati nurani bangsa dan seharusnya rakyat Malaysia berbangga dengan barangan yang dicipta oleh nenek moyang mereka pada zaman dahulu,'' jelasnya.

Program pameran dan lelongan amal barangan antik itu dibuka kepada orang ramai secara percuma. Maklumat lanjut boleh diperoleh dengan melayari laman web www.fbmk.upm.edu.my.

Sumber Berita & Gambar : Utusan Online 18/10/2008 (www.utusan.com.my)

2008-10-17T00:54:00.001-07:00

Jokes : Wife vs Girlfriend

2008-10-14T18:12:00.000-07:00

Wife is like TV, girlfriend is like Handphone (HP)

At home watch TV, go out bring HP.

No money, sell TV. Got money change HP.

Sometimes enjoy TV, but most of the time play with HP.

TV free for life but HP, if you don't pay the services will be terminated

TV is big, bulky and most of the time old, but handphone is cute, slim,

curvy and very portable at any time.

Operational cost for TV is often acceptable but for HP is high and often demanding,

Most Important, TV got remote.. HP don't have..

Last but not least........

TV do not have virus, but h/p yes..........have VIRUS............... once get it, terus KONG........hahahahaha......
so better choose TV .....

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2008-10-10T23:58:00.001-07:00

Why Coin Collecting Is Very Interesting As A Hobby

2008-10-02T19:23:00.000-07:00

19th February 2008
Author: Muna wa Wanjiru

Coin Collecting is fun for all ages. In a nutshell, a coin is a disc shaped piece of hard metal, issued by the governing bodies as a form of money transaction. Coins have been an integral part of money transacton for centuries now .In ancient times coins of all kinds were used as the primary form of currency. Coins such as Gold coins Silver coins even Platinum coins have been a very played a very prominent part in money transactions during medieval period.

As a collectors piece, coins are assessed of their value by their rarity their historical significance their condition and their demand with collectors.Coins Collecting is a very interesting hobby ,some collect coins as a hobby and some for business interests .Some collect coins for their genuine keenness to own a rare piece and some collect coins as a form of investment or for business purposes.

Collecting coins is a form of accumulating or say dealing of coins .Coins which are most recurrently collected are rare pieces which were in circulation for a very brief period before they disappeared,or coins which were minted with some kind of error ,collecting coins can also be collecting of very rare magnificent coins which date back to centuries and hold high value historically.

Collecting of coins has been a hobby for many centuries, then hobby of Kings and Aristocrats, collecting coins then was merely by choice and curiosity for rare art. Modern coin collecting began somewhere in the 14th century , the beginner being Poet Petrarch an Italian scholar is believed to own some of the finest coins ever found in history.

In Aug 1962 the first time ever international convention of coin collection was organized by the American Numismatic Association and the Canadian Numismatic Association. Collecting of coins usually begins by collecting and saving coins which you have received in circulation, but saved the coin as its unusual appearance caught your interest.

Coin collection can begin as a memory of an international trip , or by chance you receiving a very old coin in circulation. His occasional hobby of coin collecting can lead to becoming a very expensive hobby too, as sometimes rare beautiful pieces which catch you interest ca be priced at a very high value. On the contrary this hobby of coin collection can also in the bargain get you rich rewards in exchange for a historical coin which you managed to get your hands on.
People like Louis Eliasberg is a well known collector who is the only man who managed to collect a complete set of well know United States coins.

In Coin Collection the condition, the rarity of the coin is vital to place a value on it.
Coin collecting can become a very aggressive activity, as coin collectors keep thriving for collecting some of the most rare most unique and historical coin .Coin collecting can be of various kinds some are interested in collecting coins belonging to a particular nation ,some like collecting coins of various nations ,some are interested in coins only with historical significance where as there are collectors whose interest lie o error coins too.

While coin collecting as a hobby ca be very interesting, those who collect coins for business purposes have to have well enough knowledge in this field.
Coin Collecting - give it a try!

Muna wa Wanjiru Has Been Researching and Reporting on Coins for Years. For More Information on Coin Collecting, Visit His Site at COIN COLLECTING

This article is free for republishing

Source: http://www.a1articles.com/article_476016_63.html

Photography as a Fun and Interesting Hobby

2008-09-24T19:18:00.000-07:00

Author: James Hunt

Photography is a fun hobby that interests many different people across a broad range of ages. Enthusiasts of all types have found a creative recreational outlet in the hobby of photography and with the advances in technology that have occurred in recent years (especially with the advent and ubiquitous adoption of digital imaging technologies such as digital cameras, scanners, digital image editing software and photo printers).

There was a time when an individual who was interested in getting into the hobby of photography had quite an initial investment to make. To get a serious start in the craft, one would need to purchase an SLR (single lens reflex) camera ($400-$1000+), darkroom equipment ($300+) and very expensive exhaustible supplies (35mm film, developing chemicals, photo paper, etc).

With digital photography, the hobbyist has a much lower cost to pay to get into the hobby in a serious way. Once the initial purchase of a quality digital camera and professional imaging software (such as Adobe Photoshop) are made there is little to no expense required to participate. Aside from the occasional prints, there are few other necessary hidden costs to the hobby when approached from the digital side of things.

If you are interested in getting into the hobby, you should check out some of the photography communities on the web.. There are literally thousands of enthusiasts sites out there and hundreds of free tools to make the most out of the digital photography technology. From online image repositories with the ability to meta-organize digital photos like Flickr to web gallery software like Coppermine to free image editing tools like the Gimp, there are many tools and resources out there for the taking online. These free tools, together with a very active and robust online digital photography community make for an excellent hobby that can provide hours of enjoyment to those who are willing to put in the time and effort.

Author Bio:

James Hunt has spent 15 years as a professional writer and researcher covering stories that cover a whole spectrum of interest. Read more at www.fireplace-central.info

Source : www.articleandsuch.com

Underwater Restaurant

2008-09-21T20:17:00.000-07:00

If you looking for special date with your love's one, may be you can consider this place as you ideal location. I not sure where is this place located. But if i'm not mistaken its located in Israel. Can somebody confirm?

just have a look.

US1.00 for Every Friend You Refer

2008-09-17T23:07:00.003-07:00

TITLE: Why I Love The Traffic Tips Report

The Traffic Tips Report is a great short report by Justin Michie that boasts 247 ways to drive traffic to your sites and blogs. (It’s available for free for a limited time from here.)

So is it really necessary to have 247 different ways to generate traffic? I’d say yes.

Like a lot of online business owners, I have websites in all different types of niches. Therefore the more options I have for traffic generation, the better. Some methods may not fit for one niche, but it may be just the thing to flood another niche site with traffic.

I have read through the Traffic Tips Report several times and it seems each time I read it, I discover something I missed before. Some of these traffic generation methods are so simple, but so overlooked, it’s insane.

A very important part of this report is about where you promote your websites. A lot of times website owners will concentrate on promoting their site just on the web. I know I have been guilty of having tunnel vision when it comes to this. The report is helpful in that it goes beyond this thinking and lists quite a few ways to promote your site offline. This can give you a major advantage because your competition is probably not thinking about these kinds of traffic generation strategies.

I know that a lot of times I get into a rut and try to same old traffic generation methods day in and day out. And I realize these methods may not be the best way to get traffic to my site. But when I try to think up new ways to generate traffic, I usually come up with nothing. That is why this report comes in so handy. I save myself a ton of time by just going down the list of traffic generation methods. I choose the one I want to try and give it a go. If it doesn’t work for my niche I can make a note about it and try the next one. I now have a valuable resource at my disposal that I can refer to any time I need more traffic.

This report is very easy to read and understand. It doesn’t hold your hand, but it does contain links to the sites that you can visit to increase your exposure. After using these links, I have noticed a significant increase in traffic to my sites.

Justin Michie has put together an extremely useful resource here – putting years of research into a single report. If you are dedicated to your online business and are serious about generating more traffic, you need the Traffic Tips Report. My only regret when it comes to this report is that I wish I would have gotten it sooner. If you haven’t gotten it yet, you can pick up a copy from: http://www.lemonadehere.com/cmd.php?Clk=2586560

Malaysian Stamps : Royal Headgear (Date of Issue 16-Sep-2008)

2008-09-12T23:41:00.001-07:00

Technical Details

Stamps

Stamp Value :Stamp Value: 50 Sen (10 designs)
Sheet Content :20 Stamps
Paper :SPM Watermarked, Phosphor Coated
Printing Process :Lithography
Printer :Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional Sdn Bhd
Stamp Designer :Prof. Dato' Raja Zahabuddin Raja Yaacob

First Day Cover

First Day Cover Value : 30 Sen

Folder

Folder Value :RM 5.50

Source : www.pos.com.my

Pos keluar setem Tengkolok Diraja 16 Sept.

2008-09-12T23:39:00.000-07:00

KUALA LUMPUR 12 Sept. – Pos Malaysia Berhad akan mengeluarkan koleksi setem, sampul surat hari pertama dan fail yang bertemakan Tengkolok Diraja pada 16 September ini.

Pemangku Pengarah Urusan Pos Malaysia Berhad, Datuk Abu Huraira Abu Yazid berkata, koleksi setem itu dikeluarkan untuk meningkatkan kesedaran dan pemahaman orang ramai tentang keunikan budaya masyarakat negara ini.

‘‘Setem-setem ini memaparkan imej Tengkolok Diraja yang dipakai oleh semua sultan di negara ini.

‘‘Kita mahu orang ramai tahu tentang keunikan, fungsi serta perbezaan tengkolok yang dipakai sultan pada majlis dan suasana tertentu,” katanya semasa sesi penerangan kepada media tentang koleksi setem baru, sampul surat hari pertama dan fail itu di Pejabat Pos Besar di sini hari ini.

Setem yang mempunyai sembilan reka bentuk tengkolok itu dijual dengan harga 50 sen sekeping.

Sampul surat hari pertama (SSHP) pula boleh didapati dalam denominasi 30 sen dan 50 sen, SSHP dengan setem pula dijual dengan harga RM5.30 manakala fail dengan harga RM5.50.

Para pengumpul setem yang mahu membeli set lengkap itu juga boleh mendapatkannya dengan harga RM20.80.

Tambah Abu Huraira, pencipta rekaan setem itu, Datuk Raja Zahabuddin akan turut berada di Pejabat Pos Besar Kuala Lumpur pada hari pelancaran untuk sesi tandatangan bersama penggemar setem.

Selain itu, jelasnya, penggemar setem juga dinasihatkan agar mendaftar sebagai ahli SODA, (Standing Order Deposit Account) untuk mendapatkan setem-setem dan produk lain tanpa perlu beratur di pejabat pos semasa hari keluaran.

‘‘Orang ramai yang berminat boleh mendaftar secara dalam talian di www.posonline.com.my untuk membuka akaun SODA, menambah baki serta mengemaskinikan butir peribadi mereka,” ujarnya.

Sumber : Utusan Online 13/09/2008

What Your Zodiac Tell You

2008-09-08T20:19:00.001-07:00

VIRGO - The Perfectionist
Dominant in relationships.. Conservative. Always wants the last word. Argumentative. Worries. Very smart. Dislikes noise and chaos. Eager. Hardworking. Loyal. Beautiful. Easy to talk to. Hard to please. Ha rsh. Practical and very fussy. Often shy. Pessimistic.

SCORPIO - The Intense One
Very energetic. Intelligent. Can be jealous and/or possessive. Hardworking. Great kisser. Can become obsessive or secretive. Holds grudges. Attractive. Determined. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Romantic. Can be self-centered at times. Passionate and Emotional.

LIBRA - The Harmonizer
Nice to everyone they meet. Can't make up their mind. Have own unique appeal. Creative, energetic, and very social. Hates to be alone. Peaceful, generous. Very loving and beautiful. Flirtatious. Give in too easily. Procrastinators. Very gullible.

ARIES - The Daredevil
Energetic. Adventurous and spontaneous. Confident and enthusiastic. Fun. Loves a challenge... EXTREMELY impatient. Sometimes selfish. Short fuse. (Easily angered.) Lively, passionate, and sharp wit. Outgoing. Lose interest quickly - easily bored. Egotistical. Courageous and assertive. Tends to be physical and athletic.

AQUARIUS - The Sweetheart
Optimistic and honest. Sweet personality. Very independent. Inventive and intelligent. Friendly and loyal. Can seem unemotional. Can be a bit rebellious. Very stubborn, but original and unique Attractive on the inside and out. Eccentric personality.

GEMINI - The Chatterbox
Smart and witty. Outgoing, very chatty. Lively, energetic. Adaptable but needs to express themselves. Argumentative and outspoken. Likes change. Versatile. Busy, sometimes nervous and tense. Gossips. May seem superficial or inconsistent, but is only changeable. Beautiful physically and mentally.

LEO - The Boss
Very organized. Need order in their lives - like being in control. Like boundaries. Tend to take over everything. Bossy. Like to help others. Social and outgoing. Extroverted. Generous, warm-hearted. Sensitive. Creative energy. Full of themselves. Loving. D oing the right thing is important to Leos. Attractive.

CANCER - The Protector
Moody, emotional. May be shy. Very loving and caring. Pretty/handsome. Excellent partners for life. Protective. Inventive and imaginative. Cautious. Touchy-feely kind of person. Needs love from others. Easily hurt, but sympathetic.

PISCES - The Dreamer
Generous, kind, and thoughtful. Very creative and imaginative. May become secretive and vague. Sensitive. Don't like details Dreamy and unrealistic. Sympathetic and loving. Kind. Unselfish. Good kisser. Beautiful.

CAPRICORN - The Go-Getter
Patient and wise. Practical and rigid. Ambitious. Tends to be good-looking. Humorous and funny. Can be a bit shy and reserved. Often pessimists. Capricorns tend to act before they think and can be unfriendly y at times. Hold grudges. Like competition. Get what they want.

TAURUS - The Enduring One
Charming but aggressive. Can come off as boring, but they are not. Hard workers. Warm-hearted. Strong, has endurance. Solid beings who are stable and secure in their ways. Not looking for shortcuts. Take pride in their beauty. Patient and reliable. Make great friends and give good advice. Loving and kind. Loves hard - passionate. Express themselves emotionally. Prone to ferocious temper-tantrums. Determined. Indulge themselves often. Very generous.

SAGITTARIUS - The Happy-Go-Lucky One
Good-natured optimist. Doesn't want to grow up (Peter Pan Syndrome). Indulges self. Boastful. Likes luxuries and gambling. Social and outgoing. Doesn't like responsibilities. Often fantasizes. Impatient. Fun to be around. Having lots of friends. Flirtatious. Doesn't like rules. Sometimes hypocritical. Dislikes being confined - tight spaces or even tight clothes. Doesn't like being doubted. Beautiful inside and out.

Foot Note :
My zodiac? Of course AQUARIUS.

Hobi menenangkan di udara Oleh RAHANA MOHD. DAHARI

2008-09-03T17:51:00.001-07:00

KOTA BHARU 3 Sept. - Aktiviti sukan atau riadah di udara, masih belum diceburi secara meluas oleh rakyat negara ini - mungkin kerana ia dikaitkan dengan sesuatu yang mencabar, berisiko dan menelan belanja yang besar.

Salah satu daripadanya ialah luncur udara atau paragliding yang telah diperkenalkan di negara ini lebih satu dekad lalu dengan wujudnya beberapa kelab yang lebih tertumpu di Lembah Klang.

Paragliding diterbangkan daripada tempat tinggi, melayang dan meluncur mengikut kelajuan angin; justeru ia memerlukan waktu dan lokasi yang sesuai bagi membolehkan seseorang itu melayang di udara.

Bagi merasai pengalaman yang lebih menyeronokkan, Mat Jusoh Mamat, 62, seorang peniaga menggunakan luncur udara bermotor (powered paragliding) atau dikenali sebagai paramotor kerana ia memudahkan lagi penerbangan.

Masih belum ramai yang memiliki jentera itu dan kebanyakan kelab memilih menggunakan luncur udara solo atau paragliding yang bergantung 100 peratus pada udara dan ketentuan cuaca.

"Sebaliknya paramotor pula boleh diterbangkan di mana-mana tanah rata lebih kurang 20 meter untuk dijadikan landasan sebelum terbang ke udara.

"Kenderaan ini menggunakan kuasa enjin bagi menggerakkannya, kipas jenis lembut dan payung kanopi.

"Jenis bermotor kurang berisiko kerana ia masih boleh terbang jika enjin rosak," ujarnya ketika ditemui di rumahnya di Pasir Tumbuh, Kota Bharu baru-baru ini.

Tambahnya, luncur udara miliknya biasa diterbangkan pada ketinggian 400 hingga 500 kaki dengan kelajuan 70 kilometer meskipun ia boleh mencecah 18,000 kaki.

Dengan terbang rendah dan perlahan, baginya itulah saat paling mengasyikkan dengan pandangan yang menarik terbentang di depan mata.

Paramotor, dengan mesin yang dilekatkan di belakang juruterbangnya, ia seakan terbang bersendirian kerana kesan pendulum apabila kedudukannya tergantung di bawah payung.

Mat Jusoh, bekas tukang masak di pelantar minyak itu yang lebih mesra dengan panggilan Pak Soh tidak menjadikan usia sebagai penghalang untuk mempelajari dan terus mengendalikan penerbangan sebagai hobinya.

Menurutnya, kemahiran mengendalikan luncur udara bermotor itu dipelajari dua tahun lalu selepas hampir 10 tahun terlibat dengan hobi bermain alat kawalan jauh terutama menggunakan model kapal terbang dan helikopter.

"Saya beralih kepada hobi lebih mencabar selepas bertemu kawan di Miri, Sarawak dua tahun lalu yang memperkenalkan luncur udara bermotor walaupun ketika itu saya langsung tidak mempunyai asas dalam penerbangan," katanya yang merupakan pemilik tunggal kenderaan jenis itu di negeri ini.

Pak Soh berkata, di peringkat awal dia membeli luncur udara solo di Thailand dengan harga RM17,000 dan bersama seorang anak saudara yang berminat, dia mempelajari teknik mengendali dan menerbangkannya.

"Saya tidak menggunakan khidmat mana-mana jurulatih tetapi meniru kaedah yang sama ketika bermain alat kawalan jauh dan berlatih berulang kali menggunakan tali, seperti orang bermain layang-layang.

"Saya menerbangkan pesawat manakala anak saudara menunggu di bawah untuk mengawal dan membantu jika berlaku kemalangan.

Selepas dua minggu, saya mahir mengendalikannya dan sering mengadakan latihan di sekitar kawasan lapang di Bachok, Tok Bali atau di perkarangan pasar raya Tesco di sini," katanya.

Selepas setahun yakin dengan kemahiran dan pengalaman, Pak Soh membuka syarikat perkhidmatan yang berpengkalan di Pulau Perhentian, dengan membeli paramotor yang mempunyai dua tempat duduk dengan kos RM52,000.

"Seorang rakan warganegara Australia yang saya kenali sebagai James, salah seorang pemilik paramotor di negara ini dan mengendalikan kelab Airventure di Pulau Indah, Klang membantu saya mengimportnya dari Republik Czechoslovakia," katanya.

Syarikat Identify Flying Object (IFO), menawarkan perkhidmatan penerbangan mengelilingi pulau di kalangan pengunjung dengan kadar bayaran RM180 untuk menikmati keindahan pemandangan alam.

"Kita dapat melihat alam laut yang jernih biru berkaca, melihat keunikan karang dan ikan-ikan di dasarnya.

"Ia dikendalikan empat kakitangan di mana dua membantu ketika terbang dan mendarat serta dua lagi menggunakan bot berenjin mengawal di laut sekiranya berlaku apa-apa kejadian yang tidak diingini, '' katanya.

Tambahnya, untuk melibatkan diri dengan luncur udara bermotor, individu perlu memperoleh kelulusan Jabatan Penerbangan Awam Malaysia (DCA) dan mematuhi garis panduan penerbangan yang ditetapkan.

Bapa kepada empat orang anak itu turut didorong oleh isterinya, Engku Ramlah Che Ku Mat yang juga seorang bekas jurugambar di Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Kubang Kerian.

Selain menguruskan syarikatnya, Pak Soh turut dijemput untuk mengadakan persembahan di beberapa buah sekolah malah beliau turut mempunyai beberapa pelajar yang berminat dalam bidang luncur udara untuk belajar kemahiran berkaitan.

Sumber Berita dan Gambar : Utusan Online 04/09/2008

Tunggu umpan diragut

2008-08-29T23:33:00.000-07:00

Oleh NOOR HASLIZA NUSI
hasliza.nusi@kosmo.com.my

MENYUSURI liku-liku jalan menuju ke Kampung Kemensah, Hulu Klang pandangan tidak pernah terhenti melihat alam semula jadi dan aliran air sungainya yang mendamaikan.

Perjalanan ke Kolam Pancing Joran Terjun dilengkapi dengan penunjuk arah laluan yang mudah difahami.

Jarak perjalanan yang mengambil masa lebih kurang lima kilometer dari Zoo Negara, akan membuatkan kaki pancing tidak sabar mematikan enjin kereta sebaik memandangkan kolam tersebut.

Ia menjadi destinasi melepas gian memancing memandangkan joran menunggu ragutan hampir 12 jenis ikan air tawar. Ada kaki pancing sanggup menghabiskan masa sehari suntuk di situ.

Kolam seluas lebih tiga ekar itu menempatkan ikan air tawar seperti baung, rohu, patin, tongsan sisik halus, tongsan sisik kasar, keli, talapia dan banyak lagi.

Menurut pemiliknya, Normala Hamzah, Kolam Pancing Joran Terjun beroperasi sejak lima tahun lalu. Bagaimanapun sebelum itu ia telah beroperasi dengan nama Kolam Ikan Jelawat selama hampir 15 tahun.

"Kini pengendaliannya telah diambilalih oleh saya dan suami, memandangkan kami berdua begitu menggilai dunia pancing.

"Terletak di tengah-tengah bandar Kuala Lumpur, destinasi ini mendapat sambutan menggalakkan di kalangan penggemar aktiviti memancing.

"Memikirkan destinasi impian kaki pancing amat terhad masanya selain lokasinya yang agak jauh dari ibu kota, memberi keyakinan kepada kami untuk meneruskan operasi kolam ikan ini, selain dapat menambahkan pendapatan harian," ujarnya.

Kolam ikan tersebut, selain dibuka selama 24 jam, ia turut mengenengahkan konsep 'pancing mesti dapat ikan'.

"Ini bermaksud, tidak semestinya semua kaki pancing berjaya memperoleh ikan dalam masa sehari. Oleh itu, kami akan memberi hadiah saguhati iaitu ikan talapia kepada sesiapa yang tidak berjaya menangkap ikan pada hari itu.

AKTIVITI sihat bersama keluarga.
"Manakala setiap hari Ahad pula, kami akan mengadakan Hari Untuk Wanita. Di mana, sekiranya wanita itu datang bersama pasangan sama ada kekasih, suami mahu pun ibu bapa, dia akan diberi masa memancing secara percuma," jelas Normala lagi.

Terdapat dua kolam ikan yang masing-masing menempatkan pangkin atau dangau buluh dan gazebo dengan reka bentuk yang menarik.

Destinasi rekreasi ini merupakan antara persinggahan yang harus dikunjungi. Selain dapat mengubat kerinduan kampung halaman, ia juga dijadikan tempat mencari ketenangan dalam hiruk-pikuk kesibukan kota.

Sambil melontarkan mata kail ke tengah-tengah kolam, pasti anda tidak sabar menanti saat bilakah umpan akan menjadi ragutan ikan.

Salah seorang pemancing, Zakaria Ayob, 26, memberitahu, kunjungannya bersama rakan-rakan bukan sekadar hobi, tetapi adalah untuk mengurangkan kekusutan minda setelah lima hari bekerja.

PINTU masuk ke kolam pancing Joran Terjun.

"Lokasinya yang strategik, jauh dari pandangan bangunan komersial, membuatkan kami memilih kolam ini sebagai tempat pertama untuk beristirehat, selain untuk menangkap ikan," kata pengunjung tetap Kolam Pancing Joran Terjun ini.

Celah seorang lagi rakannya, Ahmad Khusaini Ibrahim, 27, dengan memperkenalkan konsep pancing mesti dapat ikan, memberi peluang kepada semua kaki pancing agar tidak pulang dengan tangan kosong.

Sumber Gambar dan Berita : Kosmo Online 30/08/2008

HOW TO PLACE NEW EMPLOYEES PROPERLY

2008-08-19T21:47:00.000-07:00

1. Put 400 bricks in a closed room.

2. Put your new employees in the room and close the door.

3. Leave them alone and come back after 6 hours.

Then analyse the situation:

a. If they are counting the bricks put them in the Accounting Department.

b. If they are recounting them, put them in Auditing.

c. If they have messed up the whole place with the bricks, put them in Engineering.

d. If they are arranging the bricks in some strange order, put them in Planning.

e. If they are throwing the bricks at each other, put them in Operations.

f. If they are sleeping, put them in Security.

g. If they have broken the bricks into pieces, put them in InformationTechnology.

h. If they are sitting idle, put them in Human Resources.

I. If they say they have tried different combinations, they are looking for more, yet not a brick has been moved, put them in Sales.

j. If they have already left for the day, put them in Marketing.

k. If they are staring out of the window, put them in Strategic Planning.

l. If they are talking to each other, and not a single brick has beenmoved, congratulate them and put them inTop Management.

Finally, if they have surrounded themselves with bricks in such a way that they can neither be seen nor heardfrom, put them in Government.

Foot Note :
It's just a joke! As HR practicioner, this is nonsense. Thanks Azmir for this joke.

MAHA2008 Activities and Show Highlights

2008-08-10T18:50:00.000-07:00

Start : 11-23/08/2008
Time : 10am - 7pm
Venue : Serdang, Malaysia

Exhibition Area
Hall A - Government and Agencies Exhibition
Hall B - International / Guest Nation & Private Sector with International Affiliation
Hall C - Local Corporate Exhibition
Hall D1 - Popular Dishes of Malaysia
Hall D2 - Agrobazaar
Hall D3 - Walk-in Seminars & Opening/Closing Ceremony

Agrobazaar @ Hall D2
Sale of Agro-Based Products by Small & Medium Enterprise
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables

“Malaysia Truly Asia Kitchen”
Popular Dishes of Malaysia @ Hall D

Seminar
Walk in Seminar @ Hall D3
-Opportunities to Increase Export in Agriculture and Food
-Entrepreneur Success & Opportunities in Agriculture and Food
-Opportunities in Agriculture and Food Business

Livestock Exhibition- Cow & Goat

Technology Exhibition & Livestock Based Product
-Livestock Technology Exhibition
-Livestock Increase Issue & Value Product Sales
-Cooking Demonstrations by Celebrity Chef- Chef Ismail, Chef Florence & Chef Razak

Interaction/ Recreation
Petting Zoo “Guinea Pig, Chipmunk, Rabbit & Hamster”
Cats & Dogs Competition & Exhibition
Camel, Pony & Elephant Riding
Zoo Exploring
Horse Activity “Pony Ride, Carriage Ride & Musical Ride”
Horse & Rabbit Exhibition
Souvenirs Selling
Photo Taking with Animals
Awareness Campaign
Goat Activities- Goat Circuit & Milk Feeding

Livestock Sales & Auction

Rodeo Show
Steer Wrestling
Bull & Bareback Riding
Saddle Bronc
Rope & Tie
Team & Breakaway Roping
Ladies Barrel Race
Steer Undercorating

Livestock Competition (Cow & Goat)
“Induk Comel”
“Pejantan Unggul”

Pastura Muzium
Exhibitions & Sales of Seed, Organic seed Livestock Food, Pesticide & Paraquat

Demonstration Centre
Goat Semen Collection
Jersey Cattle Milk Extraction Demonstration

State Pavilions
Investment Opportunities in Various States
States Products

Amphitheatre
Show by Popular Artist & Cultural
Karaoke Competition
Liveband Competition
Weight Lifting Competition

Gardens
Flowers, Palms, Herbs, Paddy, Pineapple, Vegetables and Landscape
Horticulture Farm

Agriculture Machineries Exhibition @ Machineries Farm

Static Exhibition relating Livestock Technology & Department

Exhibition @ the Lake
Breeding of Cage Fish

Details Info:
~ http://www.maeps.com.my/
~ http://www.mahaexpo.com/

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Sungai Tembeling lubuk ikan

2008-07-31T21:40:00.000-07:00

Oleh HARIS FADILAH AHMAD

JERANTUT 29 Julai - Menaiki bot menyusuri Sungai Tembeling hingga ke kawasan hulu sungai merupakan pengalaman yang menyeronokkan.

Ini kerana selain melihat keindahan alam semulajadi yang menakjubkan, pelawat dapat melihat aktiviti harian penduduk di kawasan pedalaman yang jarang dapat disaksikan di tempat lain.

Antara aktiviti yang dapat dilihat ialah menangkap ikan sungai atau ikan air tawar.

Dua nelayan menunjukkan ikan lawang yang ditangkap menggunakan jaring di Sungai Tembeling, Hulu Tembeling, Jerantut. ---------------------------

Kebanyakan penduduk Hulu Tembeling yang masih berada pada garis kemiskinan, bekerja sebagai nelayan sungai, mencari kayu gaharu, rotan, pemandu bot, petani dan pemandu pelancong.

Satu keunikan yang boleh disaksikan di sini ialah kebolehan nelayan sungai menangkap ikan air tawar untuk dijadikan makanan harian dan selebihnya dipasarkan bagi memperoleh pendapatan.

Sungai Tembeling yang belum tercemar dipenuhi habitat pelbagai spesies ikan air tawar yang tidak ternilai harganya jika dipasarkan di bandar.

Kebiasaannya, setiap kampung di persisiran Sungai Tembeling iaitu Kampung Pagi, Kampung Kuala Sat, Kampung Bantai, Kampung Mat Daling dan Kampung Gusai mewujudkan 'pasar sementara' di tepi sungai berkenaan untuk menjual hasil tangkapan ikan segar atau yang sudah siap disalai.

Ikan yang dijual terdiri daripada baung, lawang, jenkua, jelawat, patin, temoleh, belida, tengalan, kelah, kalui dan udang galah yang ditangkap menggunakan alat tradisional seperti jaring, pukat, tubin, candik dan jala pada musim tengkujuh dan kemarau.

Nelayan di kampung tersebut keluar mencari ikan di Sungai Tembeling pada awal pagi dan petang untuk menahan lukah, bubu, tubin di samping menjala, menjaring dan mencandik.

Peralatan tradisional itu diperbuat daripada buluh kerana ia ringan dan mudah dikendalikan ketika banjir apabila paras air sungai melimpahi tebing.

Seorang penduduk Kampung Pengau, Shahraddin A. Karim, 45, berkata, menangkap ikan sungai merupakan sumber pendapatan penduduk Hulu Tembeling sejak zaman dahulu.

''Kami menangkap ikan untuk keperluan makanan keluarga dan selebihnya dipasarkan ke Bandar Jerantut dan Kuala Tahan bagi memperoleh wang menyara persekolahan anak dan kebajikan lain," katanya.

Menurut beliau, kebanyakan nelayan sungai di situ mempunyai permit menangkap ikan daripada Jabatan Perikanan.

''Kita sentiasa memastikan tidak menceroboh kawasan larangan iaitu santuari pemuliharaan spesies akuakultur yang bermutu tinggi bermula dari Kampung Pagi hingga ke Kuala Tahan," jelasnya.

DerasSeorang penduduk Kampung Tempan, Adanan Nipah, 52, berkata, ikan banyak bermain di tepi tebing, kerana dipercayai ia 'mabuk selut' atau bersembunyi dari arus sungai yang deras dan juga mencari makanan terampai yang dibawa arus.

Selain jaring, Adanan memberitahu, penggunaan aran (mata kail dipasang tali atau benang kasar yang diikat pada dahan pokok) itu digunakan untuk menangkap ikan temoleh dan patin.

Rakannya, Razali Malik, 42, berkata, nelayan kini amat sukar untuk mendapat ikan patin, kelah dan jelawat, malah jarang sekali dapat menangkap ikan tersebut yang beratnya melebihi lima kilogram kerana spesies berkenaan semakin berkurangan.

''Biasanya saya mendapat ikan patin, kelah dan jelawat yang beratnya antara dua hingga empat kilogram. Ikan ini dijual kepada peraih untuk memperoleh wang belanja," katanya.

Spesies berkenaan, menurut beliau, sudah berkurangan akibat tindakan mereka yang tidak bertanggungjawab menggunakan peralatan kuasa elektrik, bom dan tuba pada waktu malam untuk menangkap ikan.

Seorang nelayan, Zainuddin Nong, 45, berkata kebanyakan nelayan Hulu Tembeling lebih gemar menggunakan peralatan tubin, jala, candik, aran dan jaring untuk menangkap ikan di Sungai Tembeling, Sungai Pengau dan Sungai Kenyam.

Kebiasaannya, kata Zainuddin, nelayan berjaya menangkap ikan baung, patin, kelah, temoleh, tengalan, belida, jelawat dan sia untuk dijadikan juadah atau dijual.

Penduduk Kampung Bantai, Zulkefli Jamaluddin, 43, berkata, sesetengah nelayan yang berkemampuan menggunakan bot berenjin 45 dan 55 kuasa kuda menyusuri Sungai Tembeling sejauh 150 kilometer untuk menangkap ikan.

''Pada waktu malam, nelayan akan berkhemah di tepi sungai sambil menikmati ikan bakar manakala ada yang disiang akan disalai di atas api untuk dijual kepada pelawat yang yang singgah di situ," katanya.

Nelayan terbabit, jelasnya, biasanya memasang jaring di lubuk atau menggunakan jaring hanyut sepanjang satu kilometer di sungai itu.

Kaedah tersebut dianggap berbaloi kerana nelayan mampu memperoleh sehingga 40 ekor ikan pelbagai spesies, ujarnya.

''Ikan berkenaan dikurung di dalam sangkar yang direndamkan ke dalam sungai supaya terus hidup untuk dijual kepada peraih dan pengusaha restoran terapung di Taman Negara, Kuala Tahan," jelasnya.

Tinjauan Utusan Malaysia mendapati harga ikan air tawar Sungai Tembeling kini melonjak selepas kenaikan harga minyak dan permintaan tinggi daripada orang ramai serta pengusaha chalet di Taman Negara.

Bagi ikan hidup, ia dijual antara RM20 hingga RM120 sekilogram manakala ikan salai dijual antara RM10 hingga RM15 sekilogram.

Antara spesies yang paling mahal, mencecah harga RM120.00 sekilogram ialah kelah, patin muncung dan temoleh.

Sumber : Utusan Online 30/07/2008.

Visit Singapore - Finale

2008-07-28T19:54:00.001-07:00

The last day (06/07/08) is too short as we need to take the bus at 3pm. In the morning we have our breakfast at nearest stall. Then we just rounding to the nearest shopping mall. At 12 noon, we check out and take a cab to the meeting point at Textile centre at Jalan Sultan. Since its too early, we just leave our bags inside the bus operator's office and searching for Masjid Sultan (Sultan's Mosque). We passed thru antique buildings which still use as a shops. Thanks Allah as I given an opportunity to perform a prayer with the muslim community during Zohor prayer. Then we visit Istana Kampong Gelam (Kampong Gelam Palace) which located next to the mosque. Some photos in this area.

At 3pm, we have our journey back to Malaysia. After clearance at Singapore Immigration, we safely touch our homeland; our lovely country MALAYSIA.

I really have a good time with my family in Singapore, expecially in Sentosa Island. Since our visit is too short, we unable to visit Jurong Bird Park, Singapore zoo, china town, little india, coins museum and few others. Even this visit cost me lot of money as for every S$1.00 we spent, its cost about RM2.42.

To my good friend Razman Mohd Atan and wife Nori. We pray and hope your marriage will long lasting. Thanks for your sponsorship, guidance and take care during our stay in Singapore.

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Visit Singapore - Part 1

2008-07-28T03:51:00.000-07:00

From my family visit to Singapore on 4-6 July, 2008, this some summary for you.

We went there by bus which chartered only for the group. Very convinience as its cater for the group, so we can request the driver to stop wherever we like. This 6 hours journey were great for my family as this is the first time my 2 kids have a journey by bus.

We stay at a budget hotel in Geylang Serai. Its cost about S$150.00 for 3 days & 2 nights. Its Joo Chiat Hotel (formerly known as Astro Hotel). The room is good; its equip with phone, flat tv, vcd player, electric kettle etc. for visitors, they provide 2 set of pc with internet connection and massage chairs for free at their lobby. The hotel is located in the heart of Geylang Serai. its just walking distance to nearest mrt, geylang serai market, shopping complex, food courts, ect...

After take a break & have hot shower, we start our journey using mrt to the wedding ceremony at Garuda restaurant. This restaurant located near Orchard Road. This is some photos during the wedding ceremony.

The next day (05/07/2008), we start our journey early morning as we are going to Sentosa Island. Before we take the train, I just make sure my family have their breakfast. Since Geylang Serai is Malay area, we dont have any problems with the foods. This is some photos during our journey to and within the Sentosa Island.

To be continue...........

Punpun kaki pancing

2008-07-18T21:52:00.001-07:00

PUNPUN ini dicari Jemaah di sekitar pantai Morib. Sebungkus punpun dijual pada harga RM5.

JIKA anda seorang pengguna Lebuh Raya Kesas, anda mungkin pernah terserempak dengan gelagat seorang warga tua yang menjual umpan cacing untuk kaki pancing berhampiran Pelabuhan Klang. Cacing yang besar dan panjang tetapi telah dikerat-kerat itu dikenali sebagai punpun.

PENGGUNA Lebuh Raya Kesas dekat Pelabuhan Klang mungkin biasa terserempak dengan pemandangan seperti ini.

Si penjual, Jemaah Mat Kasli, 67, seperti juga kaki pancing yang sanggup menunggu lama sebelum mata kail dipagut ikan, juga setia menanti kaki pancing singgah membeli umpan yang dijualnya.

Ibu tunggal yang mempunyai lima orang anak ini sering ditemani cucunya iaitu Mohammad Haikal Hairi, 3. Dia mencari umpan itu di sekitar Pantai Baru dan Tanjung Layang di Morib, Selangor. Pelabuhan Klang sememangnya menjadi tumpuan kaki pancing terutama pada hujung minggu.

Setiap umpan pancing yang mengandungi empat hingga lima ekor punpun itu dibungkus secara rapi dan dijual pada harga RM5 sebungkus.

PUNPUN digemari kaki pancing bagi mengumpan ikan.

Menurut Jemaah, purata pendapatan hasil jualan umpan tersebut boleh mencecah sehingga RM100 sehari, bergantung kepada bilangan pembeli.

Wanita dari Banting ini menjual umpan tersebut setiap hujung minggu iaitu dari Jumaat hingga Ahad.

Gara-gara ingin mencari rezeki untuk meneruskan kehidupan, dia terpaksa bermalam di pondok yang didirikan di tepi lebuh raya berkenaan.

TANJUNG Harapan di Pelabuhan Klang sering menjadi tumpuan kaki pancing pada hujung minggu.
Sumber : Kosmo Online bertarikh 18/7/08

Golden Jubilee Of The Reign Of Tuanku Sultan Kedah

2008-07-15T01:53:00.001-07:00

Date of Issue 15-Jul-2008

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Paper :SPM Watermarked, Phosphor Coated

Printing Process :Lithography

Printer :Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional Sdn Bhd

Stamp Designer :Hazel Design

First Day Cover

First Day Cover Value : 30 Sen

Folder

Folder Value :RM 5.50

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sorry for not undating this blog

2008-07-14T03:41:00.000-07:00

I already returned from my singapore trip. the 3 days 2 night stay in the lion city is not sufficient, but we must go home.

lately, Im very lazy to update this blog. not because i dont hv any input, but i must finish out a lot of unsettled jobs. I will try to update you on my recent visit to singapore by this week.

for malay readers may be you can visit my malay blog http://izzi-income.blogspot.com

2008-07-02T01:36:00.000-07:00

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To go on holiday... or not

2008-06-26T03:12:00.000-07:00

By : PUTRI ZANINA, ZALINA MOHD SOM, SHANTI GUNARATNAM and JOHN TIONG

Does costlier petrol mean having to give up on holidays that we have become accustomed to? Not if we take the sensible approach and plan in advance, tourism experts tell PUTRI ZANINA, ZALINA MOHD SOM, SHANTI GUNARATNAM and JOHN TIONG.

Ride trishaws for sightseeing.

Hop aboard a bus and tour a place on your own.

EVERYONE'S worried about the fuel price hike. They wonder how they are going to cope, what they can cut back on and if they can still afford to go on holidays...

For the average Malaysian, that’s something they have grown to enjoy. After all, for the last 10 years, since Tourism Malaysia launched its Cuti-Cuti Malaysia domestic holiday campaign, they have been told to develop the “culture of travelling and holidaying”.

For many of us, going on holidays has become a part of our life. We hear stories of great holidays spent all year round by Malaysians deluged with choices of holidays.

This is evident from the thousands of travel stories and photographs posted on public-sharing websites or blogs by Malaysians. And the thousands of people at travel fairs prove that holidays are an important item in their annual itinerary.

But the fuel price hike is like a bomb dropped from the sky. With such a hefty increase of 40 per cent – the steepest so far, Malaysians will have to dig deep into their pockets to pay higher prices for many consumer products and services.

Our leaders and consumer associations advise us to tone down our lifestyles to suit the current financially-taxing situation. We are forced to be more prudent in our spending and we must learn to prioritise. For some of us, holidays are already a luxury and may prove impossible as we give priority to food, education and health care, among other things.

It may come down to choosing between eating well and indulging in a holiday to an exotic destination. Should we keep our money for daily necessities or spend it on petrol for that leisurely drive through the countryside to relax and unwind?

Hopefully, we needn’t turn back the clock to the era when going on holiday meant balik kampung to visit relatives and when going to a resort was something only the rich could afford.

But can we still afford to travel to holiday destinations without burning a large hole in our pockets?

We talk to a few key personalities in the tourism industry to get workable and practical tips on ways to stretch the ringgit and go the extra mile.

In essence, they all agree that PROPER PLANNING is the key now. Few would be able to act on an impulse to hop into the car and go to whichever destination takes their fancy without thinking much about money matters.

What you should do is to check out bargains and take advantage of value packages. And before you embark on the trip, you may want to work out a budget for your expenses.

Things to consider
HERE are some tips on how to get value for your money when you go on holiday.

1. Plan ahead and scout around for better, cheaper holiday packages.

2. Cheap does not always mean low quality. Spend time to research about a hotel or a destination. Never mind if the date is very much in advance or if the destination is not on your top 10 destinations. A little creativity can turn it into your dream holiday.

3. Seriously consider budget hotels. Get a guidebook on such hotels or go to http://malaysiabudgethotel.com. They offer basic facilities and you needn’t pay for what you don’t need or use. Some even allow you to pay only for what you use, like air-conditioners and TV sets on hourly rates. Since most of these hotels are family-run, you can negotiate for better rates on the spot.

4. Transportation. For example, if you are travelling from KL to Penang by yourself, driving may not be the best option. Toll charges and fuel cost will leave you gasping, never mind the tiring drive and traffic. Consider options like offers by Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia and premier class express coaches.

Reputable companies like Transnasional and Plusliner buses are noted for being on time and offer comfortable rides. Better still, express coaches don’t just stop at big cities. They also go to smaller towns and remote jump-off points like Tasik Kenyir.

The good news is that companies operating buses to places like Genting Highland, Kuala Tahan (gateway to Taman Negara) and Tasik Kenyir have no plans to increase prices yet.

Another option is the train which gives you a sense of adventure and excitement. Trains today are more comfortable than they used to be. Besides, they are cheaper than other modes.

5. Switch to NGV, You save in the long run, more than enough to cover the initial cost of RM3,000 to install a gas tank in your car. An average tank of the gas costing RM12 will last 150km. But bear in mind that not all stations sell NGV, so you must know which ones do.

6. Package your own holiday. The claim saying that tour operators’ packaged holidays are cheaper is not always true. The words “all-inclusive, full-board and hassle-free” are lures to get you to sign up. You don’t need everything in the all-inclusive package, but you’d still have to pay for them. By planning your own holiday, you pay only for what you want and, at the same time, enjoy the holiday better at your own pace.

7. Walk the extra mile. You get to know a town or city better on foot as you can stop anywhere, anytime. Besides, the locals are your best guides and they tell better tales than tour guides, too.

Places like Taiping and Ipoh have walking maps that help tourists to go exploring on their own and in Kuching and Kuala Terengganu, trams for tourists are available.

8. Cheap ground tours. If you’d rather not walk, take the local buses. Pick a route with the most interesting route/view. Hop aboard and stay there until the bus returns to the terminal. For a two-way fare on the route, you get to see life in the city. And if something catches your interest, you can always get off the bus.

9. Join other travellers. If you must engage a guide, consider joining a group of other travellers to share costs. Guide fees are usually charged in tiers, depending on the number of travellers. Split the costs and it will be cheaper than if you’re alone. This is most applicable at destinations like Taman Negara in Pahang or a climbing trip to Gunung Kinabalu.

10. Work and play. Though volunteer tourism is new in the country, there are quite a number of volunteer works offered by both government and non-government bodies.

Government departments that offer this are Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, while NGOs include World Wide Fund For Nature, Yayasan Salam and Sahabat Alam. Besides the opportunity to travel, volunteer tourism gives you a chance to learn new cultures and discover new things.

11. Rent a house. Big groups or families should consider renting an apartment or house instead of hotel rooms. A three-room apartment costs around RM400 and can easily accommodate three families of two adults and two children each or eight to 12 single travellers. An average hotel room costs about RM150 per night. Again, do your math.

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Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Mirza Mohammad Taiyab:

“Malaysians will worry about price hike for sometime before deciding to move on with their lives. It was the same with the toll hike a few years ago. People made noise initially, then everything returned to normal and the highways were jam-packed on long weekends, holidays and the festive seasons,” says Mirza.

“What does that tell you? Malaysians will continue to travel domestically but at the same time, they will be more careful with their spending.”

His advice is to plan holidays well ahead of time to enjoy bargains and discounts. Those who can travel during off peak seasons should take advantage of the special packages at such times. One can also opt to fly with low-cost carriers and use the money saved for food and lodging.

He says: “Hotels too, can do their part by providing simple buffet meals and charging less instead of expensive, lavish spreads. After all, how many people eat everything available in a buffet?

“Those travelling in groups should take the coach instead of driving as it will be a lot cheaper. Now is also the best time to reflect on your habits and make the necessary changes,” he adds.

Malaysia Association Of Hotels president Datuk Mohd Ilyas Zainal Abidin:

“Malaysians can still continue to holiday domestically but now they will need to plan their vacation in advance,” says Mohd Ilyas.

Shopping for good bargains at hotels and resorts is like shopping during the Malaysia Mega Sale carnival.

“Instead of going on holiday during peak seasons, take your break during the off-peak season as the rates are much cheaper. From now till August, it is the Arab season and hotels charge premium rates for rooms, so it’s best to wait to till after the season.

“Malaysians can also fly with the low-cost carriers. Malaysia Airlines too offers fantastic rates to many destinations and have special packages with many hotels,” he adds.

He advises sharing hotel rooms to save on accommodation. “To further cut corners, they can dine at outlets cheaper than those in hotels. There are many categories of hotels and restaurants, so how much we want to spend on a holiday is entirely up to us.”

Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) president Ngiam Foon:

“It’s a matter of time but everybody will, inevitably, feel the pinch from the recent petrol price hike,” says Ngiam Foon.

But while we need to make changes to our lifestyle, he feels it’s more important for us to know how to stretch the ringgit. He offers the following tips:

- Plan your holiday to avoid peak and super peak seasonal rates. Weekday rates are usually lower than that on weekends and public holidays. Take leave from work if you must.

- Take advantage of the year-round sales from AirAsia, Firefly or Malaysia Airlines. Look out for zero-fare or cheap flight tickets since flight tickets usually make up the bulk of holiday expenses. Also look for online-booking offers or early bird discounts from hotels.

- Go for the fixed date tour packages which are comparatively cheaper than personalised individual packages. Though you may have to travel with a group of strangers, you still get a complete holiday.

- If you’re driving, consider car pooling to share costs. Besides, driving long distances alone can be tiresome and unsafe. Better still, consider using public transport like express coaches or the train.

- Check out budget hotels. Some of our budget hotels are as good as the star-rated ones.

Malaysia Budget Hotels Association president Syed Nasaruddin Syed Abd Hadi:

Is the fuel price hike a blessing in disguise for budget hotel operators? Syed Nasaruddin does not think so but he concedes that now, there is a greater need to travel light, financially.

“Just like motorists considering NGV as an alternative to petrol now, travellers who used to stay at three-or four-star hotels will now think about saying at lower rated hotels. As far as rates are concerned, our association members will maintain existing rates,” he says.

For more competitive rates, he suggests booking online and in advance. But only 30 per cent of the association members are available on the Internet.

Sometimes, he says walk-in guests will enjoy greater savings than pre-booked guests. Since budget hotels are usually run and managed by owners, the service is more personalised and walk-in guests can sometimes negotiate for better rates.

Sime Darby Auto Connexion manager, Edward Lim:

Ardent traveller Lim is not giving up his holidays but says he may have to cut back on other luxuries.

“For a start, I’ll have to cut down on fashion food like Big Apple Doughnuts and Coffee Bean as well as car magazines,” says the 4WD enthusiast who frequently takes off-road trips around the country.

He used to buy both Top Gear and X-treme Kars products but now he would only choose one. Sacrifices have to be made but travelling will still be on his must-do list. Share

Source : nst online dated 26/6/2008

Top 10: Beach Destinations

2008-06-18T04:44:00.000-07:00

Enjoy breathtaking sand, water and relaxation at these top 10 beach destinations:

1. St-Tropez, France
2. Sydney, Australia
3. Fiji
4. Corfu, Greece
5. St. Vincent, Caribbean
6. Seychelles
7. Boracay, Philippines
8. Canary Islands, Spain
9. Maldives
10. Ko Phi Phi Don, Thailand

Source : tripadvisor.com Week of June 16, 2008

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Creative Items from Cans

2008-05-21T02:40:00.000-07:00

Everybody loves creative items but not all person able to be creative. For me Creative is gifted. You may try to create something to be creative, but how its look like?

What ever it is, may be we can have a look to this creative items by creative person. This items is made by cans.

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Plan for trip to Singapore

2008-05-08T20:59:00.001-07:00

Next 2 months, which on July 2008; I plan to visit Singapore. I'm not sure my wife and kids will follow or not but I defenately must go there. My best friend happiest day - He's marry Singaporean.

As I already confirmed to join them, I must lookin' for suitable hotel, transport, and visit few places in Singapore during my 2 days there.

Anybody have suggestion on which bus I must take from KL to Singapore as I will not using own car. Some people suggesting Nice Express which cost me RM80.00 per trip.

Im still think should I go by bus? My 2 kids is too 'ulu' to travel by bus. As I remember, I never bring them by bus yet!

My friends family members planning to have group visa/passport to enter Singapore. Its good as my wife and kids don't have their own passport. Should I join for group visa or use my own passport?

Any tips for travel to Singapore?

Travel Tips by NSTP :Jungle survival

2008-05-08T19:28:00.000-07:00

If you’re thinking of a jungle adventure, make sure you are fully prepared for the undertaking, writes SAGER AHMAD

GOING into the jungle is not a stroll in the park and we should be prepared — physically, mentally, medically as well as spiritually. Despite so many stories in the past about people who have gone missing in jungles, there are still recent cases of people getting lost.

Those who made it back or were found alive must consider themselves very lucky. Being lost in the jungle is not a pleasant experience.

If you come out alive, you can boast (a bit) to friends. But remember the anxiety you have caused, with parents, relatives, friends, rescue units and the general public worried for your safety.

Recently, Nor Umaisarah Sameaun, a Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) student went missing in the jungles of Pahang for 19 days from Feb 7. She was with a group of 36 Kesatria UiTM members who climbed Gunung Tahan, the highest peak in Peninsular Malaysia. She was enjoying the scenery not far from the Bukit Botak campsite when the group packed up and left without her.

She didn’t even know how to get back to the campsite but she did the right thing by keeping close to a river, sleeping in between rocks and drinking from the river before her rescue.

An experienced guide is a must. If you go in a big group, break into smaller groups comprising experienced and novice trekkers. The leader of each group should do a head-count every time the group stops for a break and gets ready to leave.

Here are more tips on what to do if you’re lost in the jungle. It is loosely adapted from www.jungleschool.com.my. To be lost simply means you are all alone and you cannot see or hear your friends anywhere. Don’t panic. Apply the S.T.O.P approach — Stop, Think, Observe and Plan.

STOP – Take a deep breath, sit down if possible, calm yourself and recognise that whatever has happened to get you here cannot be undone. You are now in a survival situation and that requires you to:

THINK – Your most important asset is your brain. Use it! Don’t panic! Move with deliberate care. Take no action, even a step forward, until you have thought it through.

OBSERVE – Take a look around you. Assess your situation and options. Take stock of your supplies, equipment and surroundings.

PLAN – Prioritise your immediate needs and develop a plan to systematically deal with the emergency. Make a plan and keep to it. Adjust your plan only as necessary to deal with changing circumstances.

Shout “HELLO” at the top of your voice and then listen attentively for one minute. Repeat after a while.

If you have anything metallic, like a frying pan, beat it for a good 10 seconds, stop and listen attentively.

If they can hear you, your group members (if they are nearby) will normally call out your name. Stay put and let them come to you. Do not scream “HELLO” again. Scream your friend’s name out aloud instead.

If it is dark, move nearest to where there is a gap or opening in the jungle. Change a dark coloured shirt for something bright.

Keep screaming. If there is still no response, take a few deep breaths and keep calm.

Arm yourself with a stick if you don’t have a machete. It will be your weapon for the rest of your situation. Look for pebbles and keep them as they are a handy weapon. Look carefully two metres around you for any sign that is man made.

If you have to move, go downhill, not up. This saves energy and will lead you to water.

Observe the sun as you walk. Is it behind you, on your left or right or in front of you?

Try and mark your trail but do it in a consistent manner. Break small twigs facing the direction you are heading and at chest level to indicate it was made by a human. You may also use a sharp object to mark trees facing you, for easy identification by rescuers. Break off large palm leaves and leaving them either on the ground or on tree barks pointing like an arrow to where you went.

When moving, make as much noise as possible. This will prevent any unwanted incidents with wildlife.

If you have to stop for a short or an overnight rest, try and find a clearing. This allows airborne rescuers to see you. If you have brightly coloured shirts or any material, spread them out in the gap area so that airborne rescuers can easily spot them.

If you need to stop for the night, gather all the twigs you can find and place them around your rest area like a fence.

Pull down rattans or creepers and use them as ropes to make a natural fence. Wildlife will avoid crashing against heavy concentrations of dried deadwood as this makes noise and exposes them to predators. Find dead bamboo and place them near you. Stamp on them whenever you hear wildlife, to scare them away.

Don’t stop at cascading rivers or waterfalls as the sounds of crashing water will prevent you from hearing potential calls or shouts from ground based rescuers.

Walking downhill and towards the river would be the best and fastest way to civilisation. Walk downstream and always arm yourself with a stick. Avoid muddy river banks. You may get stuck and there could always be crocodiles lurking nearby.

Always observe the vegetation. Is the forest thicker with lots of undergrowth or can you easily negotiate through the forest floor? Thick vegetation with lots of rattan and creepers indicates that the area was once cultivated, so you could be very near agriculture land and human population. The presence of small birds is also a sign that there are fruit plantations nearby.

If you see bigger trees, you could be walking deeper into the forest reserve. Avoid this!

Damaged vegetation or animal droppings can tell you about the type of wildlife there. Elephants tend to loiter near oil palm plantations and tigers prefer cattle farms.

Look for human footprints as these will lead to civilisation.

Garbage like small plastic bags and styrofoam containers means that people use the river for recreation.

Source : www.nstp.com.my

Journey to nature - Taman Negara (Jerantut, Pahang)

2008-05-05T23:00:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday (03/05/2008); I and few fellow friends went to Taman Negara (National Park) in Jerantut, Pahang. Journey by car from Klang to Jerantut Town takes about 3 hours as we are good driver which obeyed the rules. Then we use the land road to Taman Negara via Felda Padang Piol. For your info, There is 2 exit to Taman Negara from Jerantut ;-
1) using boat from Kuala Tembeling. Journey will take 2-3 hours with wonderfull scenery. Enjoy the green forest, passing thru Orang Asli settlement, experienced the rapid ect...

2) Using land road via Padang Piol. Journey will take about 1.5 - 2 hours. As im using this road, just read thru.

Photo : Road to Taman Negara. Beware of passing by animals

Along the journey to Kuala Tahan via Felda Padang Piol; we choose tu using the old road which located next to Pahang River. We reach Felda settlement and traditional Malay village such as Kg. Jong Berlabuh, Kg. Labu, Merting, Felda Sungai Retang, Kg. Pasir Tambang ect..

Thru the journey, we can see lot of villagers animals feely crossing the road or just landing in the middle of the road chatting each other.
Photo : One of the cow's group during journey to Kuala Tahan.

Along the road, I can see the Solar light (lamp) installed by road side. For me, is good afford by local authority. But, did they maintain and inspect the light; I don't think so. This because I can see more than 5 solar light already collaped.

Photo : Solar Light

Again, This is the most embarassing moments for local authority. I do understand that land slide is act of God, but please do something to prevent. In this case, its already happen, and according to villager in Kuala Tahan; this was occur last 2 weeks and the authority just move the things aside. Hey! this is the image of our country, please do something about its. May be you can assigned a watchman to ensure our journey is safe.

Photo : Area which affected by landslide. Nobody there to guide the motorist.

At last, we reach Kuala Tahan. What a relief! My bumm is already hot. Luckily our friend, Hasmadi which originated from Padang Piol familiar with the road. Oh... thanks to his father for his car. Ford is a reliable car.

Photo : Kuala Tahan Jetty

To be in Taman Negara, we must cross the river. If you brave enought, may be you can swim (just kidding). Just use the boatman service to cross the river for RM1.00 per person. During my last visit, the fee to cross the river just RM0.50 / person. Their reason for increase the fee? Harga minyak dah naik (The fuel price is increasing).

Photo : In the boat to cross the river. RM1.00 per person. If I know how to swim, I dare swim.

Here we are, TAMAN NEGARA.

Photo from left : Myself and En. Rusli.

To visitors to Taman Negara, when you step in Taman Negara jetty, please register yourself at their information counter and pay some fees.

Some of the photos during my visit to Taman Negara :-

Photo : Tourist Information Counter. Please look for this counter and register yourself.

Photo : This how the information looks like.

Photo : Fees you should pay during your stay (exclude accomodation)

Photo : Signage of the interesting places in Taman Negara. (just ignore the model)

Photo : Some of the Chalets. Alternatively, you can find nearby chalets or guest house which much-much more cheaper. Just ask the boatman or local people nearby.

Photo : Floating Restaurant.

Photo : Kuala Tahan view from Taman Negara.

However, our plan to enjoy the world largest canopy walkway can not be fullfilled due to bad weather. Lucky us, less than 10 minutes we walk out from Taman Negara, there was a heavy rain. We return back to Hasmadi's house at Padang Piol to take back the car. Again, we were treat by delicous lunch. Then, we continue our journey back to Klang. Since our planned is cancelled due to heave rain, we have plenty of time to spent with. We just drop by to Maran, Pahang to buy some Keropok. We reach Klang about 9.00PM.

What a great journey. Wht should I worry, tomorrow is sunday. I can sleep the whole day. Just wake up during prayers, and my wife will be fine.

If you wish to read more about my previous journey to Taman Negara or to gain more info about Taman Negara, feel free to surf this article and web :-

http://www.jerantut.com
Journey to Taman Negara

Air Asia Budget Holiday

2008-04-29T01:45:00.000-07:00

Tattoo

2008-04-28T20:20:00.000-07:00

Tattoo and body painting is become a trend nowadays. Its not only happen in western countries but become popular all over the world.

Last 20-30 years back, tattoo is symbols of power and rangking among secret society and gansters. However, world is changing. Tattoo become fashion among youngsters. Some tattoo is still remain permanent, but some tattoo is remain for a while. For arts lovers, they also paint their body to show their expressions.

Just enjoy this lovely tattoo which email to be by friend :-

Original Source : Unknown

Hot Deals : Travel Promotion

2008-04-16T18:53:00.000-07:00

Top 10: places every traveler should see

2008-04-16T18:27:00.000-07:00

What are the must-see destinations for any world traveler? Check out our list of places you have to see to believe!

1. Paris, France
2. Cairo, Egypt
3. Venice, Italy
4. Mayan Ruins, Mexico
5. Stonehenge, United Kingdom
6. Athens, Greece
7. New York City, N.Y.
8. The Great Wall of China, China
9. Grand Canyon, Ariz.
10. Machu Picchu, Peru

Source :
tripadvisor.com (Tripwatch : Week of April 14, 2008)

Health - Important Tips

2008-04-14T21:13:00.000-07:00

Answer the phone by LEFT ear.
Do not drink coffee TWICE a day.
Do not take pills with COOL water.
Do not have HUGE meals after 5pm.
Reduce the amount of OILY food you consume.
Drink more WATER in the morning, less at night.
Keep your distance from hand phone CHARGERS.
Do not use headphones/earphone for LONG period of time.
Best sleeping time is from 10pm at night to 6am in the morning.
Do not lie down immediately after taking medicine before sleeping.
When battery is down to the LAST grid/bar, do not answer the phone as the radiation is 1000 times.

Source : Email

1000 Places to see before you die

2008-04-10T19:08:00.001-07:00

I revisit my friend blog deb at http://www.nomadickiwis.blogspot.com. then I found a website that I admire so much.

The website is describing the best places that every travellers should go. Actually I not happy with the title "1000 Places To See Before You Die", but that is their website and what can I say (Ha..ha..ha...).

This is among places which promoted is their website. Do you know the places just based on this photos? I recommend you to surf their website to know the details.

Source :
www.1000beforeyoudie.com

The jungle beckons by Travel NST Online

2008-04-07T20:54:00.000-07:00

By PUTRI ZANINA
Stay at Pulau Banding on the man-made Tasik Temengor and enjoy the vastness of the lake and jungle on the main range. Or look for elephants along the picturesque journey through virgin jungle along the East-West Highway. PUTRI ZANINA did all that and can’t wait to go back for more

Picture of this wild herd along the highway was taken by the resort front office manager Ridzuan Lopez while he was on the way to work about 8am

A group of mountain bikers from Singapore on a stop-over at the resort

Tasik Temengor is part of the huge Belum-Temengor Rainforest Complex

AFTER dinner, we’ve a full belly but nothing to do. It would have been so easy to succumb to the pleasure of lolling on our warm beds and soaking in the scenery visible through the large glass doors of our room.

Spread before us not too far away were the rolling hills, overlooking a still lake with waters that shimmered like glass against the blanket of darkness.

We felt a world away in such a tranquil setting at the brick and wooden Belum Rainforest Resort. But we wanted something more than just tranquillity that night. We wanted action. We wanted to see something wild, like herds of elephants crossing the highway. Yes, elephants! And yes, highway!

And this is no ordinary highway. It’s the East-West Highway that cuts across the belly of peninsular Malaysia, from two god-forsaken places — Gerik in Perak and Jeli in Kelantan.

We were then somewhere in the middle, looking for action at Pulau Banding in Perak, the gateway to a green jewel, the Belum-Temengor Rainforest.

Earlier in the day, we had seen elephant-crossing signboards and one of them had been near the resort.

Within minutes, we found ourselves cruising on the highway towards Jeli, to check out the elephant crossings.

Our car’s headlights pierced the darkness to reveal tricky curves flanked by wild bushes and big trees.

The headlights of the passing vehicles lent life to the otherwise dark, quiet and nearly empty highway.

While Zaaba, my husband, looked firmly in front as he drove the car along the winding road, I scoured the bushes by the roadside for any signs of movement.

But alas, there was no sight of the wild beasts throughout the half-hour drive. Oh, well, it wasn’t our lucky night. The elephants had probably crossed earlier or at other spots.

We weren’t about to lose sleep thinking about where they might be at that hour. The day’s travelling from Kuala Lumpur to the wild “country” had taken its toll on us. That night, I slept like a log.

Tongkat Ali and Tumbling Bird
We woke up to the cheery sound of chirping birds and the sight of Tasik Temengor looking like a jewel in the sun. Though there was no breeze in the air, we could smell the freshness from the woods.

In the garden below our first floor room veranda were several Tongkat Ali plants that had grown almost to the level of our eyes. These plants were taken from the forest and replanted in the herbal garden that hasn’t yet matured.

Tall trees stand guard over everything, including the concrete building that we stayed in, as if they sensed the intrusion.

During breakfast at the resort’s Hornbill restaurant, our quiet makan was jolted by a loud thud. A bird had flown so fast that it had hit — beak first — the restaurant’s external glass wall!

The bird looked dazed after tumbling to the ground. Zahari Harris, the resort director of sales and marketing, picked it up and we saw blood oozing from the side of its beak. But the poor little feathered one was all right. We asked Zahari to get his people to nurse the bird.

Keeping The Magic
Cruising around the island later with Zahari and the resort general manager, Rostam Mohamed, revealed the more picturesque face of Pulau Banding.

I watched in awe as the rays of the sun cut across the top of the hills towering above Tasik Temengor that surrounds the island. It is the kind of landscape, with miles of rugged terrain, that people would not mind travelling across the peninsula to witness.

It is reassuring to know that this rustic and wild open space will be protected from unscrupulous development.

Rostam said the Emkay Group of Companies, to whom the Perak state has alienated parts of the island for development, had developed the Pulau Banding Charter.

“The charter is a set of rules which are self imposed,” Rostam said, emphasising that any development taken must be in tandem with the ecological preservation of the area.

“We have also set up a research centre to allow researchers to study the area and the rich bio-diversity and also to act as watchdog over the area’s development.

“If the environment is gone, we’d all be screwed up!” he said, as our boat moved past the Gerik Forest Reserve towards the border of the Royal Belum State Park.

Within minutes, I felt the air turning cooler and saw the green getting greener in the vast expanse of the natural sanctuary before me.

But then we had to turn back as exploring Royal Belum was not in our plans during that short one-night stay at Pulau Banding.

Having had only glimpses of this largely unexplored green haven left us hungry to explore its depths. We made a promise to ourselves that we would be back.

Prized Heritage
Pulau Banding is a mountainous island surrounded by Tasik Temengor, with deep green waters fed by numerous rivers. Some of these rivers contribute to the second largest man-made water reservoir in Malaysia, the Temengor Dam (the largest is Tasik Kenyir in Terengganu), built about the same time as the East-West Highway.

The depth of the lake is astounding — its deepest part is about the height of a 75-storey building!

Linked to the mainland by the Tasik Temengor Bridge, Pulau Banding is the entry point to the huge Belum-Temengor Rainforest Complex, four times the size of Singapore, encompassing the Royal Belum State Park, Gerik Forest Reserve and Temengor Forest Reserve. The entire ensemble includes water bodies and virgin tropical rainforests dating back some 130 million years ago — making them even older than the forests in the Amazon and Congo!

Belum Rainforest Resort
The spanking new Belum Rainforest Resort now occupies the place previously known as Banding Island Resort. It was taken over by the Emkay Group last August. After massive rebuilding, costing RM35 million, the new resort spots features that include four- to five-star-like room facilities, water fountains, ponds and wooden poles that blend nicely with the surroundings.

It used the same designer who created the posh Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, no less.

When we were there, it wasn’t fully ready yet. Nevertheless, the luxurious setting already in place pleasantly surprised us.

We stayed in the Deluxe Lake View room with twin beds and a day bed by a tall glass window that accords a lovely view of the lake. Sliding glass doors open up to a veranda with wooden poles as barricades.

The room décor is minimalist with clever use of dark brown wood against stark white walls. Floor-to-ceiling mirrors add to the already spacious feel. It’s not the kind of luxury I’d expected at a resort in this deep interior.

One thing though, it doesn’t have a TV in the rooms, and that’s done on purpose. Who needs one when you’re supposed to enjoy the symphony of Nature?

The resort is now gearing up for its official opening in May.

The resort offers 70 rooms of different types. Fifty more chalets will be built by the water’s edge before the end of this year.

For those who want to experience the Belum Rainforest, the resort organises several tours, the most popular being the Nature Appreciation Walk in the forest and fishing trips to catch the bounty of fish in Tasik Temengor.

For trips to Upper Belum, permits are required from the state’s park, police and army. You’re advised to book at least a week ahead with the resort to get these permits.

For details, call the resort at 05-791 6800 or log on to www.belumresort.com

Highway Memorial
Pulau Banding, in the wilderness of the mighty Titiwangsa Range, opened up when the East-West Highway was built 38 years ago. It took 12 years of toil, from 1970 to 1982, to build this 214km road through the mountainous region crossing Perak and Kelantan.

What we today enjoy as one of the most scenic and hilly routes in the country was built at a heavy price. Many men died building it — from accidents during construction to attacks by communists.

The area was infiltrated with communists during the Emergency period from 1948 to 1960. The insurgency continued even some 20 years later.

The Public Works Department has erected a memorial at a spot where three of its men died and many more were hurt or maimed in communist attacks on Aug 27, 1974.

It was at this same spot, about 25km from Gerik, that 63 bulldozers were bombed by the communists in May the same year.

There were also numerous other attacks during the highway’s construction, resulting not only in the deaths of workers but also security personnel.

Standing by the memorial against the backdrop of thick jungles flanking the highway gave us goose bumps. But making the short stop there was as fulfilling and meaningful as making the journey through the highway.

The Journey
The fun of making the journey starts the moment you exit the Kuala Kangsar (KK) toll plaza on the North-South Expressway.

If you have the time to spare, stop by KK and enjoy its serene setting by Sungai Perak. At a place called Lembah by the river in town, stop and shop for local craft, especially the famous Perak labu sayong (water pitcher), golok and other types of knives.

Savour the local laksa, a less tangy version of Penang assam laksa, at the Medan Selera in Lembah or try the famous hailam mee at a kopitiam near the Malay College Kuala Kangsar.

If you don’t detour to town, the R&R near the KK toll plaza is a good alternative to sample local fare, including fresh water fish cooked in tempoyak (fermented durian) gravy.

From the toll plaza exit, follow signs to Gerik. You’ll soon find yourself cruising along a fairly new highway linking KK to Lenggong.

Before reaching Lenggong, you would have crossed the Raja Muda Nazrin Bridge over Tasik Raban, a scenic lake. After the bridge, make a detour to the old road with a short, narrow stretch flanked by the lake on both sides. It feels absolutely surreal to pass through that stretch as the road seems to float precariously above the lake.

You can proceed to Lenggong via that old road or head back to the highway. Make a stop at a new R&R for an overview of the lake or have sumptuous grilled fish at the famous Restoran Ikan Bakar Tasik Raban along the highway.

Drive on to Lenggong, a place with many rivers and waterfalls. Just follow the signage leading to Lata Kekabu, Lata Air Ibol, Lata Papan, Lata Pusing and Lata Air Bahagi.

Cavers may want to explore caves like Dayak, Harimau and the historically significant Gunung Runtuh where the remains of the Perak Man (a Stone Age man aged 10,000 to 11,000 years old) were found.

A replica of the man, believed to be the most complete human skeleton ever found in Southeast Asia, is displayed at the Lenggong Archaeological Museum that sits on Malaysia’s earliest known site of human habitation, Kota Tampan. Find the time to explore this site that has preserved the finds of the Palaeolithic era.

From there, proceed to Gerik, about 55km away. After passing Gerik town, you’ll reach a little roundabout. Take a three o’clock turn to enter route 4 that leads to Pulau Banding. If you miss that turn (the signboard there is small), you’ll end up going to remote Baling in Kedah! Fret not though because you can turn back to the roundabout.

When you’re on route 4, you’ll start seeing the “Hutan Belum” signboards and your sojourn on the East-West Highway has begun.

It’s uphill in the beginning, winding its way through hills and forests on both sides. Enjoy the sight of the vast expanse of greenery against the blue sky dotted with puffs of clouds over mountains that form the backbone of the peninsula — the Titiwangsa Range.

Watch out for elephant-crossing signs. Herds of elephants, some numbering 10 to 12, have often been seen crossing the highway at almost the same spots every time. Trampled grass and earth and, sometimes, blobs of elephant dung often mark these spots. The herds have used the same routes since ancient times.

Chances of sighting them are 80 per cent, almost always at night. They could also be seen in the early morning from 7am to 9am and in the evening from 6pm to 6.30pm.

If you do see them, stop and give way. It’s not as if you come across such a spectacle every day. Don’t honk, unless you want the wild four-legged beasts to come charging at you!

If you’re lucky (or unlucky), you may also spot a tiger crossing the highway! But such sightings are extremely rare.

After travelling for 45 minutes, or about 38km from Gerik, you’ll reach Pulau Banding.

Stop over there for a breathtaking view of Tasik Temengor (it’s also widely spelt as Tasik Temenggor but Perak recognises Temengor as the correct spelling).

If you intend to explore the Belum-Temengor Rainforest and discover both the lower and upper Belum, you need to spend more than one night in Pulau Banding.

If not, after a short break there, proceed on with your drive to Jeli, 75km away. Along the way, you’ll come across the Titiwangsa Rest Area with a lookout point that opens up to the hills and valleys of the mountain range.

If you don’t make long stops, the journey spanning the entire length of the East-West Highway will take about three hours.

Lorries laden with logs may slow you down. The heavy lorries move at 20kph. They slow down traffic on the Pulau Banding-Jeli route and you can see bald patches of forests, stripped bare of trees.

One important tip is to fill up your fuel tank, either at Gerik or Jeli. Though there are a number of rest areas, there are no petrol stations along the way.

The entire journey from Kuala Lumpur to Pulau Banding can take five hours (with short stops of a few minutes along the way). Add three more hours to reach Jeli.

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• Pictures by Zaaba Johar

Source (Stories & Photos) : www.nst.com.my

Fishing Trip to Pulau Pemanggil (Johor, Malaysia)

2008-04-06T22:54:00.000-07:00

I received email from hardcore angler on his previous fishing expedition. His name is Khairul Azman, but he prefered to be known as kayrool.

He prefer fishing in the deep sea with his closed friends. Their team experience has published several times in local newspaper. This hobby is still on even most of their team members is getting married.

For this time, he would like to share some photos during his fishing expedition to Pulau Pemanggil (Pemanggil Island) in district of Mersing (Johor, Malaysia).

He can be contacted thru his email kayrool42@yahoo.com

Amcorp Mall Petaling Jaya (Selangor, Malaysia) - Ideal Place for Collectors

2008-04-04T19:46:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday (30th March,2008), I bring my family to Amcorp Mall, Petaling Jaya (Selangor, Malaysia)just to look for new collection. To new readers, I am a serious collector of coins. I also looking for stamps for my friends as agreed for exchange and some for selling. For info, I also selling Malaysian stamps for very very cheap price.

Photo : My son, Luqman Hakim posing with collectible stalls as background

For information, Amcorp Mall is the ideal place to look for your collection. Items such as stamps, antique, coins & bank notes, First Day Cover (FDC), toys, dolls, music instruments, Coca-cola cans, and many more. But please remember, this kind of collection only offer to you on Saturday and Sunday.
Photo : Some of collectible in Amcorp Mall.

If you are new in collecting stamps and wish to come here to buy stamps, just have a look first. Bargain if you dare to. For me its worth to bargain. Usually, I buy in bulk not less that 300 pcs of stamps. But this time, the beautiful and interesting stamps is not much. I just consider this trip as lunch trip with my beautiful wife and my dear son and daughter. I enjoyed this hobby as I can bring my family to participate and select stamps and coins. My son has choose one coins (games token actually) for me and I just happy to buy as the token not yet in my collection.

Photo : Crowd in Amcorp Mall.

Commemorative Coins : Yang Di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia

2008-04-04T01:12:00.000-07:00

The Issuance of Commemorative Coins In Conjunction with the Installation of His Majesty the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong XIII

Photo : This coins is taken from my personal collection.

Bank Negara Malaysia is issuing three types of commemorative coins in conjunction with the Installation of His Majesty The Yang di Pertuan Agong Al-Wathiqu Billah Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah. The commemorative coins are launched today by His Majesty the Yang di Pertuan Agong at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur. The commemorative coins are legal tender and the specifications are as follows:

Gold Commemorative Coins (proof)
This proof coin is made of gold with 999.9 purity and weighs 7.96 grams. It has a face value of RM100 and will be sold at RM1,028 a piece. The mintage quantity is limited to 100 pieces.

Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)
This proof coin, with a face value of RM10 is made of Sterling silver with 92.5 purity and weighs 21.00 grams. It is priced at RM138 a piece. The mintage quantity is limited to 200 pieces.

Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U) Commemorative Coin
The Nordic Gold (B.U) coin has a face value of RM1 and will be sold at RM8 each. The mintage quantity is 10,000 pieces.

All the coins are also available in a set of 3 and a set of 2. The set of 3 consists of the gold, silver and Nordic gold proof coins. They are sold at RM1,268 per set with only 300 sets available. The set of 2 consists of the silver and Nordic gold proof coins. The set will be sold at RM188 per set with only 300 sets available.

Coin Design
The design descriptions of the Installation of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong XIII commemorative coins are as follows:

The Obverse Side of the Coin
The obverse side depicts the portrait of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in full regalia. The words "SERI PADUKA BAGINDA YANG DI-PERTUAN AGONG AL-WATHIQU BILLAH TUANKU MIZAN ZAINAL ABIDIN" appear at the circumference of the coin whilst the date of the installation appears below the portrait of the King.

The Reverse Side of the Coin
The reverse of the coin depicts the emblem of the Yang di Pertuan Agong. The words "PERTABALAN SERI PADUKA BAGINDA YANG DI-PERTUAN AGONG" appear on the upper circumference of the coin whilst the words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA" appear on the lower circumference of the coin. The denomination of the coin appears above the words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA".

Technical Specifications :
Type : Nordic Gold Coin
Composition : Cy89 Zn5 A15 Sn1
Diameter (m) : 30.00
Weight (g) : 8.8
Thickness (mm) : 1.6
Approved Mintage : 10,000 Pieces
Minted By : The Royal Mint of Malaysia

Sales Outlets
These commemorative coins are minted and distributed by The Royal Mint of Malaysia and will be available for sale from 19 July 2007 at the following outlets:

The Royal Mint of Malaysia
Kompleks Kilang Wang
Lot 2, Persiaran Selangor, Seksyen 15
40000 Shah Alam, Selangor
Malaysia
Telephone No: 603 - 55191611/2/3
Website : www.royalmint.com.my

Source :
www.royalmint.com.my

Radical Tourist : The Devil's Swimming Pool

2008-04-02T02:23:00.000-07:00

In Zimbabwe , Africa, you will find the magnificent Victoria Falls at a height of 128m. The location is known as "The Devil's Swimming Pool".

During the months of September and December, people can swim as close as possible to the edge of the falls without falling over!

These falls are becoming well known amongst the "radical tourist" industry as more and more people search for the ultimate experience.

Would you dare?

Book Review : History of Malaysian Bank Notes & Coins (1957 - 2007)

2008-04-02T00:17:00.000-07:00

Book's Title : Sejarah Matawang Malaysia (History of Malaysian Bank Notes & Coins)1957 - 2007
Publisher : Jabatan Warisan Negara, Kementerian kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Malaysia (KEKKWA)

Overview :
This book is good effort by Malaysian government thru its related ministry to study, make proper research and published this book on Malaysian Bank Notes & Coins.

This book even quite simple, but have lot of information. They also have other opinion of current market value of Malaysian Bank Notes & Coins.

I recommended this book for Malaysian Bank Notes & Coins collectors as this book can be used as their reference during dealing with their bank notes & coins trades. Even better, this very cute and handy book can easily put into your pocket while looking for better trade. The value offered is not always as written in the book, but you can use the info as guidelines. The value of any bank notes & coins is very subjective, If you satisfied with the condition and price, just grab its. Good opportunities will not always come twice.

Some Wacky Qoutes

2008-03-28T20:51:00.001-07:00

1) Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute. THAT'S relativity.
- Albert Einstein

2) The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you meet a beautiful girl .
- Uzair Sait

3) The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it.
- Franklin P. Jones

4) We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don't like?
- Jean Cocturan

5) It matters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.
- Darrin Weinberg

6) Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome.

7) Help a man when he is in trouble and he will remember you when he is in trouble again.

8) Complex problems have simple, easy to understand wrong answers.

9) It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving.

10) Whoever said money can't buy happiness, didn't know where to shop.

11) Alcohol doesn't solve any problems, but then again, neither does milk.

12) Most people are only alive because it is illegal to shoot them.

13) Forgive your enemies but remember their names.

14) The number of people watching you is directly proportional to the stupidity of your action.

15) Dont worry that the world ends today, its already tomorrow in Australia!

So, Keep Smiling!!!

Source :
hayasimmim.multiply.com

Police Car

2008-03-27T00:10:00.001-07:00

I'm not sure if this police cars or patrolling cars is exist or not. Just to share with you.

I'm dare to be a policemen if I can drive this police car, but of course if in Malaysia only.

Tackle Tips by freefishingtips.blogspot.com

2008-03-26T23:56:00.001-07:00

By Vic Carrao
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Have you noticed every time you walk into a tackle store, your wallet becomes much lighter? You go in thinking you just need a couple lures and line, by the time you hit the cash register you're down $30.00 or more. There are so many lures that catch fish, it's hard to resist adding one more to the tackle box, and fishing line is not cheap either. In my business, if you don't learn how to shop wisely, you'll soon find yourself working just to keep the tackle box full. There are some things you can do that will save some money in the tackle store.

Lures and Hooks
Most species of fish will bite a lure or spinner. Many of my fondest memories come from casting a lure for Coho, Chinook or Steelhead. Most of the lures on the market today come complete in a package with swivel, split ring and hook. The hook is usually made from a harden metal or alloy which is great until you get snagged on a branch or log. Snagging up on the river bottom usually means the loss of that $5.00 lure. For years now I have been changing the hooks on my lures strait out of the package to a softer hook that will straiten on a snag.

Most of you are probably thinking that if the hook will straiten on a snag then it would also straiten on a fish, not true. When a lure gets snagged on a branch or log, the point of the hook is penetrated into the structure; this puts the stress on the point of the hook. When you pull hard, the hook either straitens (if it's soft) or breaks the line (if it's hard). When the hook is penetrated into a fish's mouth, the stress on the hook is not on the point but on the bend of the hook. I have never had a hook straiten when fighting a fish that was hooked cleanly in the mouth.

Changing hooks
I change the hook on my lures to an Eagle Claw or Gamigatsu Si-wash Hook. A Si- wash hook is a hook with an extra long shank and an open eye. The open eye allows you to attach the hook onto a split ring or swivel quickly with very little effort. All you need is a pair of pliers to close the eye once placed on the swivel or split ring. When you purchase your next lure, pickup a pack of Si-wash hooks, make sure you match the size of the hook on the lure to your Si-wash hooks.

Leader and lines
There are many brands of line available on the market today; my favorites are Berkley Trilene for spinning reels and Maxima Ultra Green for levelwinds. The Berkley Trilene offers a larger variety of lines for specific methods and species that is more suitable for the majority of the fishing fraternity. There are many factors that must be taken into account when putting line onto a reel; Berkley has covered them all from Berkley Sensithin for lighter applications through to Berkley Big Game for your larger game fish. Maxima make a great product for your standard levelwind applications with Ultra Green being the most popular. Both these brands are readily available at most tackle stores in your area.

Saving $$$ on line
There are 4 basic spool sizes available, leader spools - 27 yards ($4 to $5), mini packs - 110yds ($9 to $10), one shot - 220 yds ($17 to $22.00) and Bulk line purchased by the yard, 4-8 lb ($4 per hundred yds) 10-15 lb ($ 5 per hundred yds) 17 to 20 lb ($6 per hundred yds). The bulk prices above are available at Hub sports in Abbotsford.

If you take a close look at the differences between purchasing leader spools and bulk line you'll soon realize the large saving if you purchase your line by the yard. Lets take the leader spool at 27 yards for $4 to $5, which works out to approximately $12 to $15 for a hundred yards. Bulk line for 100 yards is between $4 and $6, that is over 50 % saving on just one purchase. When you purchase the larger One- Shot spools for re-spooling your reels you pay between $17.00 and $22.00 for 220 yards, most reels only hold 120 to 175 yards of line. You don't want to use the same diameter for leader as mainline so that extra 45 to 100 yds becomes waste. If you take your reels into the tackle store for re-spooling, you only pay for the line that goes on the reel. That now means on 120 to 175 yards your only paying $6 to $10, saving again over 50%.

How to buy bulk line
Save all your small, medium and large spools, take your large spools down to the nearest tackle store and have them spool the diameter of lines that you most often use for mainline, 15 to 20 lb test is what I use. When your reel is in need of new line, just re-spool your reel with your bulk line. For leaders have them spool the medium size One-Shot spools with leader line, usually 8,10 &12lb test. When your small leader spools that you carry in your vest become empty just re-spool them at home with your bulk leader. You'll save a lot of wasted money that can be applied to that new rod or reel that you've been eyeing up.

Source :
freefishingtips.blogspot.com

New Speed Limit Device

2008-03-26T03:47:00.000-07:00

As road user, we can not avoid from high speed motorist. However, I received email from my Johorian (Johor, Malaysia)friend on the solutions. This device should be implemented by local authority to prevent accident.