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WHAT ONE’S FAVORITE COLOR SIGNIFIES

By Barrie Dolnick



Most of us have a favorite color. Maybe you’re drawn to sky blue because it makes your eyes stand out or you find forest green particularly comforting. Whatever the case, your preferred hue can reveal a lot about what makes you tick. And the same holds true for the people you date — you’d probably have a different impression of a date if he or she said, “My favorite color is yellow” versus “My favorite color is black.” That’s because color speaks a powerful, silent language. And I can help you understand it. I’m a success coach and best-selling author of Simple Spells for Love and other books, and I’ve studied color theory. So, look up your favorite color below — then, your date’s best-loved shade — and get some colorful insights that will benefit your romantic life.

Red
What it represents: Ah, the color of passion, anger and high blood pressure. Red is a primal color. It represents primal urges, like lust (“I must have you now!”) and fury (you know the phrase “seeing red,” right?). Yes, red is a commanding color: think of how stop signs get you to halt in your tracks and how you stand back when a red fire engine goes whizzing by.

Understanding people who love it: They act — sometimes without thinking — on immediate desires. In fact, they’re usually the poster children for immediate gratification. It’s up to you if you go for it... or proceed with caution.

Orange
What it represents: OK, orange is not exactly the easiest color to wear and it’s not the most common favorite color, but guess what? Orange is as sensual as it gets. Orange is a mellowed red — and it takes primal, lusty urges and mellows them with a softer vibe. Orange is the color of early attractions, emotional responses, and inner magnetism. Oh, and one other thing: orange is also close to gold, the color of success and wealth.

Understanding people who love it: Someone who likes orange is alive with feelings, the ability to nurture, and can intuit a path to success. If your favorite color is orange, you don’t have an “off” switch when it comes to passion. This is all good stuff, but there’s nothing casual about the connections this kind of person usually forges.

Yellow
What it represents: Yellow is the color of the sun, vitality, power and ego... but it’s not a great indicator of romance. Watch out for self-centered, “me first” energy when someone prefers yellow to the rest of the rainbow.

Understanding people who love it: If yellow is your favorite color, temper your use of the word “I” when you’re interested in someone else. You can come across as too ego-centric otherwise. Now, if you’re dating someone whose favorite hue is yellow, make sure to jump in and share stories about yourself, since this person may not give you much room.

Green
What it represents: Here is the heart of the matter: green is the color of love. (It’s no coincidence that we make our money in the same color...) Green is the color of life and abundance — leaves, grass, plants — it’s all about growing, expanding, and living. So why don’t we give ferns instead of roses on Valentine’s Day? Because green is about expansive, humanistic love and acceptance, not bodice-ripping romance. What’s more, green is a nice-person color, a “do-gooder, be-gooder” kind of color. This person has a warm heart. Passion is probably in there somewhere, buried under their integrity and honor.

Understanding people who love it: If you love green, you put the greater good before your own good — but try a little selfish behavior once in a while.

Blue
What it represents: Blue is a color of clarity, communications and charm. And regardless of the shade, this hue says: “I like to be understood.” On the downside, under stress, a “blue” person can send mixed messages, have trouble making up their mind, or just space out during conversations.

Understanding people who love it: If blue is your favorite color, you never run out of anything to say — expression is your strong suit. And if you’re dating a “blue” person? The same holds true; you should always know where you stand.

Purple
What it represents: Purple evokes the energy of illusion, imagination and fantasy. Or should we say purrrrple? Purple tends to inspire coyness, romance, flirtation and teasing — it builds anticipation with a dash of playfulness. The downside of purple is unrealistic expectations. Is it easier to live in your fantasy world than the real world? Some purple-lovers prefer it.

Understanding people who love it: If you love purple, you can be an imaginative romantic or prefer imaginary romance, depending on how you feel.

White
What it represents: White is light — the combination of all colors. White symbolizes purity (the traditional bridal dress, the christening gown) and spirituality. There’s a simplicity to it, too.

Understanding people who love it: People who love white are probably clean and orderly. While white isn’t the sexiest color, it is certainly healthy.

Black
What it represents: Like white, black is a combination of all colors, but instead of purity, it represents the unknown, the unseen — mystery. Black basically holds back information... but there’s no denying that it has strong associations in our culture with “the dark side” and evil.

Understanding people who love it: If your favorite color is black, you are more hush-hush than high-strung in nature. The silence of this color lets others fill in the blanks. Black says, “I’m not telling you anything.” People who love black can be tough nuts to crack, but quite possibly worth the effort.

(taken from:http://yahoo.match.com/y/article.aspx?articleid=6130&526103&BannerID=706376)

FIKIR....

Aku sering berfikir mengapa orang mengatakan diriku sebagai seorang yang terlalu tegas di dalam kerja tetapi disebalik itu mereka seolah-olah mencari kelemahan yang terdapat dalam diriku .... Adakah aku sememangnya tidak layak untuk menjadi seorang pemimpin ataupun mereka yang tidak benar mengambil serius mengenai tanggungjawab yang diberi ... ??? Tidak mengapa... Walau apapun yang berlaku, akan ku kuatkan tulang empat kerat ini, mencuba melakukan apa yang kurasakan sebagai yang terbaik........ InsyaAllah dengan bantuan daripada-Mu...

PENDAPATKU MENGENAI HARI RAYA

Kita selalu mendengar orang berkata apabila menjelang hari raya... "Puasa sebulan raya pown sebulan la".. Tetapi pernahkah kita berfikir mengapa takbir raya yang dilaungkan pada hari raya Aidilfitri hanya dilaungkan sehari sahaja jika dibangdingkan dengan hari raya Aidiladha yang selama 4 hari... Pada pendapat saya adalah kerana hari raya Aidilfitri hanya perlu diraikan selama sehari manakala hari raya Aidiladha adalah selama 4 hari..... Jadi, renung-renungkanlah ...

RENUNGAN RAMADHAN

Minta maaf kalau tak post sesuatu untuk awal Ramadhan. Tetapi kini Ramadhan 2010 masihi sudah pun hampir meninggalkan kita. Fasa pun sudah masuk fasa yang ke-3. Apa yang ingin dipersoal adalah adakah kita sudah berjaya menggunakan Ramadhan kali ini sebaiknya???? Adakah kita yakin kita akan mampu bertemu dengannya pada tahun akan datang atau adakah ajal yang akan bertemu dengan kita terlebih dahulu???? Adakah kita bersedih dengan pemergiannya ataupun adakah kita bergembira dengan pemergiannya bahkan sudah bersiap sedia bagi meraikan hari lebaran 15 hari lebih awal.... Adakah Ramadhan kali ini berjaya memberikan impak positif kepada kita atau hanya sekadar menahan lapar dan dahaga semata-mata???? Adakah 10 malam terakhir digunakan untuk mencari malam lailatul Qadar atau lailatul Kamdar ???? Renung- renungkan....

40 FANTASTIC USES OF BAKING SODA

By Melissa Breyer
Posted Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:01am PDT
More from Care2 Green Living blog


Most of us know that baking soda can be used for more than just making homemade cookies and other dough rise. It's not uncommon to see an open box of this leavening agent deodorizing refrigerators, for example. But did you know that there are at least 40 different ways to use baking soda?

Baking soda makes a perfect stand-in for many personal care, cleaning, and deodorizing products. The list of benefits is long: It is inexpensive, free of toxic chemicals, versatile, and effective.

Wondering how baking soda, aka sodium bicarbonate, works its magic? It helps regulate pH — keeping a substance neither too acidic nor too alkaline. When baking soda comes in contact with either an acidic or an alkaline substance, its natural effect is to neutralize that pH. Beyond that, baking soda has the ability to retard further changes in the pH balance, known as buffering.

This dual capability of neutralizing and buffering allows baking soda to do things such as neutralize acidic odors (like in the refrigerator) as well as maintain neutral pH (like in your laundry water, which helps boost your detergent's power). It's a simple reaction, but one that has far-reaching effects for a number of cleaning and deodorizing tasks.

And so without further ado, here are some of the many creative ways you can use baking soda.

Personal Care
1. Make toothpaste
A paste made from baking soda and a 3 percent hydrogen peroxide solution can be used as an alternative to commercial non-fluoride toothpastes. (Or here’s a formula for a minty version.) You can also just dip your toothbrush with toothpaste into baking soda for an extra boost.

2. Freshen your mouth
Put one teaspoon in half a glass of water, swish, spit, and rinse. Odors are neutralized, not just covered up.

3. Soak oral appliance
Soak oral appliances (like retainers, mouthpieces, and dentures) in a solution of 2 teaspoons baking soda dissolved in a glass or small bowl of warm water. The baking soda loosens food particles and neutralizes odors to keep appliances fresh. You can also brush appliances clean using baking soda.

4. Use as a facial scrub and body exfoliant
Give yourself an invigorating facial and body scrub. Make a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Rub in a gentle circular motion to exfoliate the skin. Rinse clean. This is gentle enough for daily use.

5. Skip harsh deodorant
Pat baking soda onto your underarms to neutralize body odor.

6. Use as an antacid
Baking soda is a safe and effective antacid to relieve heartburn, sour stomach, and/or acid indigestion. Refer to baking soda package for instructions.

7. Treat insect bites and itchy skin
For insect bites, make a paste out of baking soda and water, and apply as a salve onto affected skin. To ease the itch, shake some baking soda into your hand and rub it into damp skin after bath or shower.

8. Make a hand cleanser and softener
Skip harsh soaps and gently scrub away ground-in dirt and neutralize odors on hands with a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water or 3 parts baking soda with gentle liquid hand soap. Then rinse clean.

9. Help your hair
Vinegar is amazing for your hair, but baking soda has its place in the shower too. Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda into your palm along with your favorite shampoo. Shampoo as usual and rinse thoroughly — baking soda helps remove the residue that styling products leave behind so your hair is cleaner and more manageable.

10. Clean brushes and combs
For lustrous hair with more shine, keep brushes and combs clean. Remove natural oil build-up and hair product residue by soaking combs and brushes in a solution of 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a small basin of warm water. Rinse and allow to dry.

11. Make a bath soak
Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to your bath to neutralize acids on the skin and help wash away oil and perspiration. It also makes your skin feel very soft. Or just focus on soothing your feet. Dissolve 3 tablespoons of baking soda in a tub of warm water and soak feet. Gently scrub.



Cleaning
12. Make a surface soft scrub
For safe, effective cleaning of bathroom tubs, tile, and sinks — even fiberglass and glossy tiles — sprinkle baking soda lightly on a clean damp sponge and scrub as usual. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry. For extra cleaning power, make a paste with baking soda, coarse salt, and liquid dish soap — let it sit then scour off.

13. Hand-wash dishes and pots and pans
Add 2 heaping tablespoons baking soda (along with your regular dish detergent) to the dish water to help cut grease and foods left on dishes, pots, and pans. For cooked-on foods, let them soak in the baking soda and detergent with water first, then use dry baking soda on a clean damp sponge or cloth as a scratch-less scouring powder.

14. Freshen sponges
Soak stale-smelling sponges in a strong baking soda solution to get rid of the mess (4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart of warm water). For more thorough disinfecting, use the microwave.

15. Clean the microwave
Baking soda on a clean damp sponge cleans gently inside and outside the microwave and never leaves a harsh chemical smell. Rinse well with water.

16. Polish silver flatware
Use a baking soda paste made with 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Rub onto the silver with a clean cloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly and dry for shining sterling and silver-plate serving pieces.

17. Clean coffee and tea pots
Remove coffee and tea stains and eliminate bitter off-tastes by washing mugs and coffee makers in a solution of 1/4 cup baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. For stubborn stains, try soaking overnight in the baking soda solution and detergent or scrubbing with baking soda on a clean damp sponge.

18. Clean the oven
Sprinkle baking soda onto the bottom of the oven. Spray with water to dampen the baking soda. Let sit overnight. In the morning, scrub, scoop the baking soda and grime out with a sponge, or vacuum, and rinse.

19. Clean floors
Remove dirt and grime (without unwanted scratch marks) from no-wax and tile floors using 1/2 cup baking soda in a bucket of warm water — mop and rinse clean for a sparkling floor. For scuff marks, use baking soda on a clean damp sponge, then rinse.

20. Clean furniture
Clean and remove marks (even crayon) from walls and painted furniture by applying baking soda to a damp sponge and rubbing lightly. Wipe off with a clean, dry cloth.

21. Clean shower curtains
Clean and deodorize your vinyl shower curtain by sprinkling baking soda directly on a clean damp sponge or brush. Scrub the shower curtain and rinse clean. Hang it up to dry.

22. Boost your liquid laundry detergent
Give your laundry a boost by adding 1/2 cup of baking soda to your laundry to make liquid detergent work harder. A better balance of pH in the wash gets clothes cleaner, fresher, and brighter. Or you can add 1/2 cup of baking soda to the rinse cycle for fresher sheets and towels or to neutralize gym clothes and odoriferous clothing.

23. Clean and freshen sports gear
Use a baking soda solution (4 tablespoons baking soda in 1 quart warm water) to clean and deodorize smelly sports equipment. Sprinkle baking soda into golf bags and gym bags to deodorize and clean golf irons (without scratching them!) with a baking soda paste (3 parts baking soda to 1 part water) and a brush. Rinse thoroughly.

24. Remove oil and grease stains
Use baking soda to clean up light-duty oil and grease spills on your garage floor or in your driveway. Sprinkle baking soda on the spot and scrub with a wet brush.

25. Clean batteries
Baking soda can be used to neutralize battery acid corrosion on cars, mowers, etc., because its a mild alkali. Be sure to disconnect the battery terminals before cleaning. Make a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water and apply with a damp cloth to scrub corrosion from the battery terminal. After cleaning and reconnecting the terminals, wipe them with petroleum jelly to prevent future corrosion. Please be careful when working around a battery — they contain a strong acid.

26. Clean cars
Use baking soda to clean your car lights, chrome, windows, tires, vinyl seats, and floor mats without worrying about unwanted scratch marks. Use a baking soda solution of 1/4 cup baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. Apply with a sponge or soft cloth to remove road grime, tree sap, bugs, and tar. For stubborn stains use baking soda sprinkled on a damp sponge or soft brush. Eliminate odors by sprinkling baking soda directly on fabric car seats and carpets. Wait 15 minutes (or longer for strong odors) and vacuum up the baking soda.



Deodorizing
27. Deodorize your refrigerator
Place an open box in the back of the fridge to neutralize odors.

28. Deodorize trashcans and recyclables
Sprinkle baking soda on the bottom of your trashcan to keep stinky trash smells at bay. Clean your recyclables container periodically by sprinkling baking soda on a damp sponge. Wipe clean and rinse. Also, sprinkle baking soda on top as you add recyclables to the bin.

29. Deodorize drains and garbage disposals
To deodorize your sink and tub drains and garbage disposal and keep lingering odors from resurfacing, pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain while running warm tap water — it will neutralize both acid and basic odors for a fresh drain. (This a good way to dispose of baking soda that is being retired from your refrigerator.)

30. Deodorize and clean dishwashers
Use baking soda to deodorize before you run the dishwasher and then as a gentle cleanser in the wash cycle.

31. Deodorize lunch boxes
Between uses, place a spill-proof box of baking soda in everyone’s lunch box to absorb lingering odors.

32. Remove odor from carpets
Liberally sprinkle baking soda on the carpet. Let set overnight or as long as possible (the longer it sets the better it works). Sweep up the larger amounts of baking soda, and vacuum up the rest. (Note that your vacuum cleaner bag will get full and heavy.) An added bonus: You'll also deodorize your vacuum cleaner.

33. Freshen closets
Place a box on the shelf to keep the closet smelling fresh.

34. Deodorize pet items
Cover the bottom of your cat box with baking soda, then fill as usual with litter. To freshen between changes, sprinkle baking soda on top of the litter after a thorough cleaning. Eliminate odors from your pet's bedding by sprinkling liberally with baking soda, wait 15 minutes (or longer for stronger odors), then vacuum up.

35. Deodorize sneakers
Keep odors from spreading in smelly sneakers by shaking baking soda into them when not in use. Shake out before wearing.

36. Freshen stuffed animals
Keep favorite cuddly toys fresh with a dry shower of baking soda. Sprinkle baking soda on and let it sit for 15 minutes before brushing off.



Miscellaneous
37. Cure all camping needs
Baking soda is a must-have for your next camping trip. It's a dish-washer, pot-scrubber, hand-cleanser, deodorant, toothpaste, and fire extinguisher, and has many other uses.

38. Extinguish fires
Baking soda can help in the initial handling of minor grease or electrical kitchen fires, because when baking soda is heated, it gives off carbon dioxide, which helps to smother the flames. For small cooking fires (frying pans, broilers, ovens, grills), turn off the gas or electricity if you can safely do so. Stand back and throw handfuls of baking soda at the base of the flame to help put out the fire — and call the fire department just to be safe.

39. Care for the septic system
Regular use of baking soda in your drains can help keep your septic system flowing freely. One cup of baking soda per week will help maintain a favorable pH in your septic tank.

40. Scrub fruits and vegetables
Baking soda is the food safe way to clean dirt and residue off fresh fruit and vegetables. Just sprinkle a little on a clean damp sponge, scrub and rinse. Here’s another way to clean your vegetables as well.

OK, so there are my 40 suggestions (with a little help from the Arm & Hammond baking soda site, thank you). Do you have any tips or tricks that I missed? Please share in the comments.

WHY DO THEY CALL IT HONEYMOON?

In many parts of Europe it was traditional to supply a newly married couple with enough mead for a month, ensuring happiness and fertility. Mead is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented honey.

From this practice we get honeymoon (moon meaning "month") or, as the French say, "lune de miel"

The Merriam-Webster dictionary reports the etymology as from "the idea that the first month of marriage is the sweetest".

One of the more recent citations in the Oxford English Dictionary indicates that, while today honeymoon has a positive meaning, the word was originally a reference to the inevitable waning of love like a phase of the moon.
Source(s):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honeymoon

(taken from : http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100321212119AAdIxi4)

ISRAEL NIAT BUNUH

Oleh Norfatimah Ahmad, Nazura Ngah dan S Anand Kumar

2010/06/04


Aktivis tunjuk bukti tentera Zionis mahu hapus sukarelawan

KUALA LUMPUR: Sukarelawan Malaysia dan dari negara lain yang berada atas kapal Mavi Marmara yakin serangan tentera Israel terhadap kapal itu Ahad lalu sehingga mengorbankan sekurang-kurangnya 10 aktivis sebagai satu serangan dan pembunuhan terancang.

Dakwaan itu berdasarkan serangan menggunakan peluru hidup tanpa amaran, kehadiran dua helikopter berlegar-legar di ruang udara berhampiran kapal seawal jam 2 pagi dan serangan awal pagi ketika aktivis Islam sedang menunaikan solat Subuh.
Ketua Misi Lifeline 4 Gaza (LL4G), Noorazman Mohd Samsuddin yang menyertai misi bantuan kemanusiaan Gaza bersama sembilan rakyat Malaysia, berkata apabila tentera Israel menggunakan peluru hidup, ia bermakna mereka berniat untuk membunuh aktivis.

“Jika hanya mahu menawan kapal, tidak perlu guna peluru hidup kerana kami tidak bersenjata. Serangan awal pagi ketika aktivis Islam menunaikan solat Subuh menguatkan lagi teori itu.

“Jika mahu memeriksa kapal, mereka sepatutnya memberi amaran dan memperkenalkan diri dulu. Jika betul ada amaran, kami akan memberhentikan kapal kerana aktivis tidak sekali-kali ingkar arahan pihak berkuasa jika diarah menyerah diri.

“Tiada sebab kami mahu melawan kerana kapal tidak membawa senjata api, sebaliknya hanya bantuan kemanusiaan untuk rakyat Palestin,” katanya ketika dihubungi di Jordan, semalam.

Pandangan beliau disokong aktivis negara lain, Mattias Gardell dan Henning Mankell, kedua-duanya dari Sweden yang turut menuduh Israel merancang untuk melakukan pembunuhan di atas kapal berkenaan.
“Kami ialah saksi kepada pembunuhan terancang,” kata Mattias yang juga pakar sejarah. Beliau berada atas Mavi Marmara bersama isterinya yang juga sejarawan, Edda Manga.

“Ini adalah serangan tentera terhadap misi bantuan kemanusiaan di perairan antarabangsa.

“Adalah mengejutkan Israel bertindak di luar batasan. Ramai penumpang kapal menganggap komando Israel akan membunuh semua orang. Mereka ketakutan.

“Amat pelik jika ada orang anggap tidak perlu pertahankan diri. Adakah anda patut duduk saja dan kata bunuh saya,” katanya kepada radio awam sejurus tiba di Istanbul, Turki bersama hampir 500 aktivis yang dipetik oleh agensi berita AFP.

Henning, penulis cerita jenayah terkenal Sweden yang berada atas kapal lain pula menyifatkan tindakan Israel itu adalah pelanunan di laut antarabangsa.

Sementara itu, Bulent Yildirm, ketua badan kebajikan Islam Turki yang mengetuai kempen memecahkan sekatan Israel terhadap Gaza, mendakwa askar Israel membunuh aktivis secara rambang apabila memasuki Mavi Marmara yang mengetuai enam kapal lain bagi membawa bantuan ke Gaza.

Seorang lagi sukarelawan Malaysia yang juga Pengerusi Aqsa Syarif, Hasanuddin Mohd Yunus, berkata jika tentera Yahudi mahu menyekat kapal itu daripada meneruskan pelayaran, mengapa perlu melepaskan tembakan rambang termasuk menggunakan peluru hidup.

Beliau berkata, tentera Israel tidak harus bertindak kejam sehingga perlu melepaskan tembakan ke arah sukarelawan, sebaliknya boleh memikirkan cara lain untuk mendesak mereka menyerah diri.

“Saya menyaksikan sendiri bagaimana tentera Israel menembak tepat ke arah dahi seorang sukarelawan dari Turki sehingga otaknya terkeluar. Mereka juga menembak seorang petugas media dari Indonesia dan peluru terkena dada hanya kerana dia mahu merakamkan gambar kekejaman tentera Yahudi atas kapal,” katanya.

Wakil Pertubuhan Himpunan Lepasan Institut Pendidikan Malaysia (Haluan) Palestin, Al Hami Husain Suhaimi pula yakin ia adalah serangan terancang untuk menawan Mavi Marmara berdasarkan pengawasan tentera Israel terhadap kapal itu sejak jam 2 pagi.

Beliau berkata, sebelum serangan jam 4.30 pagi, dua helikopter berlegar di ruang udara berhampiran kapal seolah-oleh menunggu masa sesuai untuk menyerang.
“Kami menjangkakan selepas solat Subuh dan bersarapan, kapal mula menghampiri Gaza dan meminta kebenaran untuk memasuki wilayah itu.

“Israel lebih awal bertindak. Selain kapal diekori tentera menaiki dua bot laju yang cuba menaiki kapal, mereka menembak dengan peluru asap untuk memudahkan pergerakan. Semua tindakan itu menggambarkan serangan dibuat secara terancang untuk menawan kapal kami,” katanya.
(diambil daripada : http://www.bharian.com.my/bharian/articles/Israelniatbunuh/Article/)

WOMAN BURNED ALIVE AFTER KIOSK WORKERS REFUSE TO LEND FIRE EXTINGUISHER

A man’s desperate attempts to save a student from her burning car were in vain, when petrol kiosk attendants refused to lend him their fire extinguishers despite his pleading.

The incident on the flyover along Jalan Cheras, near Jalan Loke Yew, happened at 3.30 a.m. yesterday (03.06.2010) and involved the Myvi driven by the deceased, a Toyota Vios and a lorry.


According to Malaysian newspaper, The Star, witness Teo Chai Yong, 31, who was the first to arrive on the scene, called emergency services when he noticed the Myvi was on fire and saw a girl trapped inside, screaming for help.

Teo then drove to the nearest 24-hour petrol station, less than 500m away, hoping to find a fire extinguisher.

"As I ran up to the counter, I saw four fire extinguishers behind the glass door. An attendant was inside by the counter."

"I pleaded with him to let me have the fire extinguisher and screamed that someone was pinned inside a burning car."

"But he just stared at me and kept saying he was not allowed to open the door after hours," Teo said.

Desperate, Teo even offered to buy the extinguishers and showed the attendant his identity card.

A second assistant showed up and told Teo to call the fire department if there was a fire.


Frustrated, Teo then rushed back to the accident scene, only to see the car with the woman still inside, engulfed in flames.

"She was still screaming but I could do nothing. I just stood there, her screams grew more frantic before fading away," Teo said.

When contacted, BH Petrol's managing director, Tan Kim Thiam expressed great regret over the incident. He explained that the attendants' reluctance may stem from a fear of being robbed, as this was a frequent problem in the past.

City traffic police investigations Chief Deputy Supt Abdullah Roning told The Star that the woman was burnt beyond recognition, and her personal identification documents were also lost in the fire.

The police believed she was a 27-year-old college student from Sarawak.

Update: The deceased's identity was confirmed by police this morning - Florina ak Joseph, 27, a Sarawakian native and a student.

(taken from : http://news.malaysia.msn.com/commented/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4128379)

THE GOOD AND THE BAD OF THE SUN

Benefit #1

Tryptamines are natural chemicals which the body produces that alter and improve our moods. Sunlight helps to stimulate the pineal gland to produce such beneficial substances. Endorphins are also produced under the influence of the Sun, which are hormones that induce one’s wellbeing.

Benefit #2

The Sun can act as a treatment to certain skin conditions such as psoriasis. Such disease has to do with too much skin growing at the same spots resulting in areas of inflammation and red scaly patches to do with excessive skin production. The sun helps to slow the skin growth and aid in relieving the symptoms.

Benefit #3

In order for our bodies to naturally produce vitamin D, UV from the sun is essential. Vitamin D has been known to produce much goodness for our bodies as it can help to strengthen bones, muscles and one’s immune system. This vitamin is also known to fight certain cancers such as colon and breast.


Benefit #4

Forget hand sanitizers. The sun does wonders in the fields of disinfection and sterilization. The Sun helps to destroy microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria by penetrating the cell’s membrane and destroying the DNA thus helping to put a stop to reproduction.

Benefit #5

Good news! The sun increases the rate at which you sweat which then relaxes the kidneys. The sunlight helps to activate the thyroid which helps in losing weight as it acts as a catalyst on the metabolic rate.


Disadvantage #1

Skin Cancer; we should all know about this obvious killer. UV rays emitted from the Sun are an environmental human carcinogen. The sun exposure is indeed the most prominent reason for skin cancer patients.

Disadvantage #2

Overexposure to UV rays can cause harmful damages to the eye tissues, causing a burn to the eye’s surface. This is known as ‘snow blindness’ or photokeratitis. The effects of this will be eliminated after a number of days but may worsen if it is a long term event of exposure. Cataracts can also be caused and if left untreated, it may lead to blindness.

Disadvantage #3

The Sun causes accelerated aging of the skin as it destroys the collagen and connective tissue beneath the epidermis. Wrinkles, brown spots and loss of skin elasticity are a result of this. Remember, photo-aging of the skin is a cumulative process. It is never too late to slip, slop, slap on the sun screen and kick-start the sun-protection program.


Disadvantage #4

UV sunlight may cause a harmful suppressing effect on the immune system. When you are sun burnt, the distribution and function of the natural disease fighting white blood cells are altered.

Disadvantage #5

Sunburn. One’s worst enemy. The absorption of sun rays causes our skin cells to be damaged. The most horrible part to having sunburn is redness and fragility of what our skin becomes when the blood rushes up to these affected areas to repair it. Not forgetting the peeling part after the redness calms down.

(taken from :http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Beauty/News/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4126864&page=0)

RENUNGAN

Allah Azza wa Jalla membentangkan tanganNya malam hari untuk menerima taubat orang-orang yang bersalah siang hari, dan membentangkan tanganNya siang hari untuk menerima taubat orang-orang yang bersalah malam hari, sehingga matahari terbit di Barat.
(Riwayat Muslim)

LARANGAN MEMPERSENDA AGAMA

Jauhilah diri daripada orang yang menjadikan agama sebagai permainan dan hiburan. Mereka pula telah terpedaya dengan kehidupan dunia dan peringatkanlah mereka dengan al-Quran supaya mereka tidak terjerumus ke neraka di akhirat disebabkan perbuatan mereka yang buruk dan keji. Tidak ada pelindung dan pemberi syafaat kecuali Allah. Sekiranya mereka hendak membebaskan dirinya dengan segala jenis penebusan semuanya tidak diterima lagi. Mereka ini adalah golongan yang dijerumuskan ke dalam neraka dengan sebab usaha mereka. Mereka diberi minuman daripada air panas yang menggelegak dan ditimpakan azab disebabkan mereka kufur.

(Surah al- An'am : ayat 70)

LACK OF SLEEP LINKED TO EARLY DEATH: STUDY

LONDON (AFP) – People who get less than six hours sleep per night have an increased risk of dying prematurely, researchers said on Wednesday.
Those who slumbered for less than that amount of time were 12 percent more likely to die early, though researchers also found a link between sleeping more than nine hours and premature death.
"If you sleep little, you can develop diabetes, obesity, hypertension and high cholesterol," Francesco Cappuccio, who led research on the subject at Britain's University of Warwick, told AFP.
The study, conducted with the Federico II University in Naples, Italy, aggregated decade-long studies from around the world involving more than 1.3 million people and found "unequivocal evidence of the direct link" between lack of sleep and premature death.
"We think that the relation between little sleep and illness is due to a series of hormonal and metabolical mechanisms," Cappuccio said.
The findings of the study were published in the Sleep journal.
Cappuccio believes the duration of sleep is a public health issue and should be considered as a behavioural risk factor by doctors.
"Society pushes us to sleep less and less," Cappuccio said, adding that about 20 percent of the population in the United States and Britain sleeps less than five hours.
Sleeping less than six hours is "more common amongst full-time workers, suggesting that it may be due to societal pressures for longer working hours and more shift work"
The study also found a link between sleeping more than nine hours per night and premature death, but Cappuccio said oversleeping is more likely to be an effect of illness, rather than a cause.
"Doctors never ask how much one sleeps, but that could be an indicator that something is wrong," said Cappuccio, who heads the Sleep, Health and Society Programme at the University of Warwick.
Research showed no adverse effects for those sleeping between six and eight hours per day.

GET ON YOUR BIKE...

Enjoy and make use of the seven benefits of cycling:

You might ride to save the planet but you’re also saving your brain cells, improving family relations while expanding lung capacity, and increasing your ‘happy hormones’ as you pile on the miles. It is also a great way to get in shape. We look at some of the benefits of cycling and why it is a good exercise that will make you fit and feel great.


It strengthens the heart

Cycling requires sustained energy and lower-body muscular power so is great for strengthening the heart. Your blood will flow more freely and oxygen will be delivered to your muscles more quickly, improving both stamina and fitness.


Increases your brain power

Cycling helps build new brain cells in the hippocampus, the region responsible for memory, which deteriorates from the age of 30. It boosts blood flow and oxygen to the brain, which fires and regenerates receptors, explaining how exercise helps ward off Alzheimer’s.

So if you want your grey matter to sparkle, then get peddling!


Cycle away from the big C

There’s plenty of evidence that any exercise is useful in warding off cancer, but some studies have shown that cycling is especially good for keeping your cells in working order.

One long-term study carried out by Finnish researchers found that men who exercised at a moderate level (of which they cited cycling) for at least 30 minutes a day were half as likely to develop cancer as those who didn’t. Other studies have found that women who cycle frequently reduce their risk of breast cancer by 34 percent.


Helps you live longer

On average, cyclists live two years longer than people who don't ride a bike. In fact, it is believed by health professionals that regular cyclists in their 30's and over are as fit as people 10 years younger.


Burns calories

It kills calories. Cycling is renowned for its calorie-burning qualities. Just take a look at Tour de France finishers who are estimated to burn 118,000 a day!

Sports physiologists have found that the body’s metabolic rate (the efficiency with which it burns calories and fat) is not only raised during a ride, but for several hours afterwards.


It improves breathing

It improves breathing. Strong lungs are vital for pumping oxygen around the blood and energising leg muscles. With constant bike exercise over time, your body’s breathing apparatus will improve.


Its safe

Riding a bike is a low impact activity, meaning it is one of the safest ways to exercise without putting too much strain on your muscles and joints. For people new to exercise, riding a bike will let them get fit without undue physical strain. Cycling is a non-pharmacological method of lowering blood pressure.

(TAKEN FROM:http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Wellbeing/Fitness/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4054918&page=0)

WHAT DOES YOUR SLEEP POSITION REVEAL ABOUT YOUR PERSONALITY?

[graphic via BBC.com]

These days, the way that I sleep simply says, "I am happy to be single and spending five to seven hours sprawled out in the center of my bed alone."

At other points, my tightly squeezed eyes and curled-up body would have screamed, "I know the baby will wake up/someone will start snoring/the alarm will begin blaring as soon as I finally, finally, finally get to sleep."

Years and years ago, the corpse-looking college student still in her clothes would have mumbled something like, "Finals. Boys. Beer."

Our lives, the amount of sleep we get, and how well we actually rest during those nighttime hours may change drastically over time. However, one sleep researcher says that our body position in bed could say something about who we are, not just what else is happening in our lives.

Professor Chris Idzikowski, director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service, says that a study of 1,000 Brits revealed that the six most common sleeping positions are indicative of personality types.

If this sounds ridiculous (and honestly, I'd love to see information on this study and the analysis fleshed out further than any of the reports I could find), consider that Idzikowski says it comes down to body language.
"We are all aware of our body language when we are awake but this is the first time we have been able to see what our subconscious posture says about us," Idzikowski said. "What's interesting is that the profile behind the posture is often very different from what we would expect."

The research also links certain sleeping positions with health risks. Some aid digestion while others spur on snoring and restlessness.

Here are the six common sleeping positions and correlated personality traits and health implications, according to this study.




Fetus position - A whopping 41% of participants sleep in this curled-up manner. Women are twice as likely to rest like this and it is listed as the most common position. These sleepers are said to have a tough exterior but are still sensitive and may appear to be shy but warm up quickly.
Log position - If you sleep on your side with both arms down, you are a social, easy-going person who is trusting, sometimes to the point of being gullible. The study showed 15% of people sleep like a log.
Yearner position - A close third is the side-lying position with both arms out in front of the body, with 13% of partipants sleeping like this. Yearners are noted to be open-minded and still cynical, suspicious, and stubborn about sticking to decisions once they are made.
Soldier position - These sleepers lie on their backs with arms down and kept close to the body. This 8% study is said to be reserved, quiet, without fuss, and hold themselves and others to a high standard. Soldier sleepers have a higher likelihood for snoring due to the flat-back position, which may not cause them to wake up often but may result in a less restful night's sleep.
Freefall position - Those people who lie on their bellies with arms under or wrapped around a pillow with head turned to the side, make up 7% of the population studied. Freefallers are brash, outgoing, and are very uncomfortable with criticism.
Starfish position - Sleepers who lie on their backs with arms up near their head or the pillow account for 5% of participants. These people are good listeners, helpful, and are uncomfortable being the center of attention. People who sleep in starfish position are more likely to snore and to suffer from a poor night's sleep more often.
If you think you are one of those people who move through all of these positions, that's not likely to really be the case. Idzikowski said the research reveals most people stay in the same position all night and only 5% lay differently night by night. Also interesting is that the study showed only one in ten people cover their bodies entirely with a blanket, with most people exposing an arm, leg, or both feet.


Let's see how the Shine readers are resting these days. No need to get yourself to a sleep lab or set up the video cam to run all night. We'll take your word for it on our own not-so-scientific but still fascinating research.

What position do you sleep in? Use the poll to tell us and the comments to reveal whether the personality traits linked to the way you sleep are right on or really off.

(TAKEN FROM: http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/what-does-your-sleep-position-reveal-about-your-personality-1338293/)

KESUMA 2010

Alhamdulillah MOZAC telah diberikan tugas menjadi tuan rumah bagi program Kursus Kepimpinan Ketua dan Penolong Ketua Rumah Sekolah Berasrama Penuh(KESUMA 2010). Diriku telah ditugaskan menjadi urusetia bagi program tersebut.. Penat lelah telah kulalui sepanjang 2 hari program ini telah berjalan dan masih ada 2 hari lagi yang perlu ditempuh.. Di samping itu, kerja sekolah yang diberikan masih lagi belum berjaya daku siapkan. Namun demi mencari keredhaan ilahi melalui penyempurnaan tugasan yang diberikan oleh guru penolong kanan hal- ehwal murid yang ku hormati bersama markah dan sijil peringkat kebangsaan, hari tersebut perlu juga daku tempuhi......

MULAKAN DENGAN DIRI KITA

Tatkala saya nasih muda, bebas dan mempunyai imaginasi yang tidak terbatas, saya berangan- angan untuk mengubah dunia. Apabila saya semakin dewasa dan bijak, saya dapati dunia tidak akan berubah. Lantas saya kecilkan impian saya dan saya bercadang untuk mengubah negara saya sahaja. Tetapi, ini juga nampaknya tidak mungkin dilaksanakan. Apabila saya memasuki usia tua, dalam satu cubaan yang terdesak, saya putuskan untuk hanya mengubah keluarga saya, mereka- mereka yang terdekat dengan saya. Tetapi malangnya, tidak ada siapa pun yang ingin berubah.

Dan sekarang ketika saya sedang terbaring di atas katil menunggu ajal, barulah saya sedar. Jika hanya saya terlebih dahulu cuba mengubah diri saya, pastinya dengan contoh teladan itu akan dapat mengubah keluarga saya. Daripada inspirasi dan dorongan mereka, kemungkinan saya akan dapat mengubah negara saya, dan siapa tahu, saya mungkin akan dapat mengubah dunia.

DIAM????

Banyak Kelebihannya berdiam diri. Orang yang pendiam itu lebih baik daripada orang yang suka berbicara yang tidak keruan. Baik perangai dan pendiam , kedua-duanya adalah sifat yang baik dan tidak susah mengerjakannya, asalkan hati menyuruh empunya diri berbuat demikian.

Nabi SAW bersabda : "Mahukah kamu aku khabarkan kepadamu, dengan semudah-mudah ibadat dan sesenang-senang atas tubuh,ialah diam dan baik perangai."
(Riwayat Ibnu Abiddunya dari Shafwan bin Salim).

Jika tidak dapat berkata-kata yang baik lebih baik mendiamkan diri. Berkata baik itu hendaklah kepada semua orang .Ketika Nabi SAW disarankan agar mengutuk orang-orang musyrik,baginda menjawab : "Aku tidak diutuskan untuk (melemparkan) kutukan,tetapi sesungguhnya aku diutuskan sebagai (pembawa) rahmat."
(Riwayat Bukhari dan Muslim)

Demikian juga kepada orang bawahan sama ada kerana usia atau pangkat. Anas r.a , pembantu rumah tangga Nabi SAW berkata: "Aku membantu rumah tangga Nabi SAW selama sepuluh tahun dan belum pernah baginda mengeluh " Ah!" terhadapku dan belum pernah beliau menegur ,kenapa kamu lakukan ini atau kenapa tidak kau lakukan ini? "
(Riwayat Ahmad)

Ingatlah kepada sabda Nabi SAW : "Seorang Mukmin bukanlah pengumpat ,yang suka mengutuk, yang keji dan yang ucapannya kotor"
(Riwayat Bukhari)

"Barangsiapa yg banyak perkataannya, nescaya banyaklah silapnya. Barangsiapa yg banyak silapnya, nescaya banyaklah dosanya. dan barangsiapa yg banyak dosanya, nescaya neraka lebih utama baginya".
(Riwayat Abu Naim)

Jelaslah bahawa, ada hikmah yang tersembunyi di sebalik 'diam', usah gusar di label 'budak yang pendiam'.
Kalau orang menghina kita, bukan kita terhina,
yang sebenarnya orang itu menghina dirinya sendiri.


Diam orang mukmin itu ibadah,
Ibadah tanpa perbuatan,
Ibadah rasa,
Ibadah ini tidak meletihkan,

Kadang-kadang ibadah ini lebih baik daripada ibadah sunat,
Yang hatinya didalam kelalaian,
Macamana orang mukmin itu diamnya menjadi ibadah?

Kadang-kadang memikirkan dosanya,
Kadang-kadang memikirkan apa kebaikan yang nak dibuat,
Kadang-kadang memikirkan nak menolong kawan,
Kadang-kadang dia terasa kebesaran Tuhan,

Atau dia meniatkan, dia diam itu,
Tidak mahu bercakap yang bukan-bukan,
Kadang-kadang dia diam itu,
kalau dia bercakap,
Takut dia melakukan kesalahan,
Seperti dia mengumpat atau,
Kalau dia bercakap, takut-takut menyakiti hati orang,
Atau dia diam itu, menghormati percakapan orang,

Mungkin orang itu bercakap baik dapat pengajaran,
Atau dia hendak mengenal orang yang bercakap itu,
Baik atau jahat,
Dia biarkan saja orang itu bercakap,
Dan mendengar sahaja,
Kerana nak mengenal orang itu,

Kadang-kadang dia diam itu memikirkan dosa-dosa yang lalu,
Ataupun kecuaian dan kelalaian,
Yang telah dibuat, supaya dia bertaubat,
Ataupun mengingatkan ilmu pengetahuan,
Ataupun pengetahuan yang dilupakan datang semula ingatan,

Itulah yang dikatakan oleh pepatah Melayu,

"Diam-diam ubi berisi"

atau
"Diam-diam tong kosong"

atau
"diam-diam tong berisi sampah penuh kotoran ?"

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THE 5 FOODS YOU SHOULD EAT EVERY DAY

Eating right on a budget can be a challenge, but it's certainly not impossible. Consider this your cheat sheet to the 5 inexpensive foods you should eat everyday for optimum health.



#1 Leafy greens
Medical experts call them one of nature's miracle foods. Leafy greens like Swiss chard and kale are high in nutrients like folate and vitamins A and C that can lower your risk of cancer. Just one cup of dark, leafy greens a day could also prevent diabetes and high blood pressure.

#2 Nuts
Many nutritionists recommend nuts like almonds, cashews and walnuts because they're high in natural fiber. Fiber slows your digestive process, keeping hunger and unhealthy mid-afternoon snacks at bay. Goodbye vending machine runs!

#3 Onions
Studies show that consuming onions on a regular basis may reduce symptoms of asthma and the risk of developing stomach cancer. Add them to soups and stir-fry, and just remember -- the stronger the onion, the greater the health benefit.

#4 Whole grains
Refined grains, like white rice and pasta, have lost 90% of their nutritional value through the refining process. As if that weren't reason enough to choose whole grains like brown rice, quinoa and whole oats, a recent study showed that a diet rich in whole grains actually flattens your belly by reducing fat storage in your lower abdominal region.

#5 Yogurt
Making yogurt part of your daily eating routine can improve your digestion -- if you're buying the right stuff. Check that the label lists "active cultures" to make sure you're getting healthy probiotics, and pick a yogurt rich in vitamin D to prevent osteoporosis.

Picked from: (http://shine.yahoo.com/event/makeover/the-5-foods-you-should-eat-every-day-710199/)

WAKTU PALING TEPAT UNTUK MINUM AIR

Minum air pada waktu yang tepat, insyaAllah akan dapat memaksimakan kesannya kepada badan manusia:

- 2 gelas selepas bangun dari tidur akan membantu mengaktifkan
organ dalaman
- 1 gelas 30 minut sebelum makan akan membantu pencernaan
- 1 gelas sebelum mandi akan mengurangkan tekanan darah
- 1 gelas sebelum tidur akan mengelakkan strok dan serangan jantung

Tetapi perlu diingatkan bahawa air yang hendak diminum mestilah air kosong, bukan kordial atau sebagainya dan baca bismillah serta selawat 3x sebelum minum... InsyaAllah pasti berkesan...