Potmaker

Mengapa Doktor Bedah Menggunakan Baju Hijau?

2010-12-20T22:37:00.000-08:00

Semula memang yang digunakan adalah warna putih yang melambangkan kebersihan. Namun, seorang doktor berpengaruh menggantikannya dengan warna hijau kerana menurut dia warna hijau lebih selesa di mata.

Walaupu sukar disahkan mengapa warna hijau jadi popular kerana sebab ini, hijau memang cocok bagi doktor untuk melihat lebih baik di ruangan pembedahan, kerana hijau adalah lawan dari warna merah dalam roda warna.

Menurut seorang ahli psikologi, melihat pada warna hijau boleh menyegarkan mata pakar bedah dalam melihat benda-benda berwarna merah, termasuk organ-organ tubuh yang berlumuran darah ketika pembedahan. Melihat warna merah terus menerus menyebabkan isyarat warna merah di otak memudar sensifitasnya terhadap variasi warna merah.

Alasan lain adalah, terus-menerus menumpukan pada warna merah akan menyebabkan ilusi nofa berwarna hijau pada latar warna berwarna terang atau putih. Ini akan menggangu penlihatan doktor. Jika warna baju ahli bedah berwarna hijau, ilusi ini akan memudar dan tidak akan mengganggu penglihatan doktor.

Misteri Ramalan Notradamus Terbongkar

2010-12-19T23:44:00.000-08:00

Nostradamus atau nama sebenarnya, Michel de Nostredame adalah seorang pengamal perubatan di Perancis. Nostradamus terkenal kerana kumpulan puisinya yang telah diterbitkan di Lyon pada tahun 1555 yang terdiri dalam kelompok-kelompok seratus kuatrain (syair empat baris). Kumpulan puisi ini menjadi perhatian kerana ia sebenarnya adalah ramalan-ramalan tentang apa yang terjadi di dunia dan malah untuk menjadikannya lebih menghairankan sebahagian ramalan tersebut betul-betul terjadi, contohnya kemunculan Napoleon, kebangkitan Hitler, Perang Dunia I dan II dan yang paling popular adalah peristiwa 911.

Bagaimana Nostradamus mengetahui masa depan? Atau dari mana beliau mendapat semua maklumat tentang masa depan? Hakikat sebenarnya ialah beliau mendapat semua maklumat ini berdasarkan manuskrip-manuskrip lama yang asli ataupun yang telah diterjemahkan dari manuskrip asal, yang bersumber dari dunia Islam; semua ini akhirnya berpunca dari percakapan Nabi Muhammad s.a.w kepada para Sahabatnya tentang peristiwa akhir zaman. Sebenarnya terdapat sekelompok hadis Nabi yang semuanya berkaitan peristiwa yang terjadi pada masa depan atau lebih dikenali sebagai Hadis Akhir Zaman ataupun Hadis Fitan.

Antara sarjana Islam yang terkenal membicarakan Hadis Akhir Zaman ini adalah Ibnu Kathir. Hadis-hadis ini kurang mendapat perhatian kecuali segilintir darinya yang kebanyakan kita telah maklum iaitu yang membicarakan tentang persoalan TANDA-TANDA KIAMAT seperti kemunculan Dajal, turunnya Nabi Isa dan Padang Mahsyar. Kebanyakan hadis-hadis ini adalah masih bersifat rahsia dan hanya dapat ditemui di dalam kelompok manuskrip atau karya-karya ulama-ulama dahulukala. Kitab-kitab mereka pun digelar kitab-kitab Fitan. Sebenarnya sabda-sabda Rasullullah s.a.w adalah terlalu banyak; melampaui beribu-ribu hadis, maklumlah segala percakapan, perbuatan dan keputusan dari manusia teragung ini akan segera diambil tahu, dicatat dan direkod oleh para Sahabat selama baginda masih hidup di dunia ini. Tidak semua hadis nabi ini dimasukkan di dalam apa yang dikenali sebagai Enam Kitab Hadis Utama iaitu riwayat al-Bukhari, riwayat Muslim, riwayat Ibnu Majah, riwayat at-Tirmizi, riwayat Abu Dawud dan riwayat an-Nasa’i. Masih ada hadis-hadis lain yang sebahagiannya adalah percakapan spontan nabi; bukannya di dalam majlis-majlis rasmi atau pertemuan dengan para Sahabat mahupun khutbah-khutbah baginda.

Masalah terbesar dalam menentukan kesahihan hadis-hadis ini adalah percampurannya dengan hadis-hadis palsu, maudhu’ atau lemah, berbanding dengan hadis-hadis dari enam riwayat utama itu di mana setiap ulama hadis memilih hadis-hadis yang terbaik sahaja dari segi riwayat, nasab dan pelbagai lagi tapisan yang semua ini terdapat dalam disiplin ilmu hadis. Tetapi mujurlah terdapat ulama-ulama Islam dahulukala yang terkenal contohnya Ibnu Kathir ini yang tidak diragukan taraf keilmuannya, mengkaji dan mengumpulkan hadis-hadis akhir zaman ini. Salah seorang Sahabat nabi terkenal mengetahui rahsia-rahsia akhir zaman adalah Huzaifah Ibnu Yaman r.a iaitu Penjaga Rahsia Nabi. Pada hari-hari akhir Huzaifah Ibnu Yaman r.a, beliau telah berkata, “Saya adalah orang yang lebih tahu akan semua fitnah yang akan berlaku sehingga hari kiamat. Baginda tidak merahsiakan sedikitpun tentang hal itu yang tidak diceritakan kepada sesiapa pun melainkan aku. Akan tetapi Rasullullah s.a.w telah menceritakan di dalam suatu majlis, di mana baginda telah sampaikan kepada mereka tentang fitnah yang akan terjadi; di antaranya terdapat fitnah besar dan fitnah yang kecil. Kumpulan manusia itu semuanya pergi kecuali aku.”

Beliau berkata lagi, “Semua pembawa fitnah yang bilangan mereka mencapai tiga ratus orang, kalau aku mahu dapat kuberikan NAMA-NAMAnya, NAMA BAPAnya mahupun KEDIAMANnya sehingga hari kiamat. Kesemuanya diajarkan Rasullullah s.a.w kepadaku. Sesungguhnya kamu bertanyakan kepada Rasullullah s.a.w perkara-perkara yang baik, sedangkan aku bertanyakan yang buruk, kamu bertanyakan kepada baginda perkara yang telah berlaku, manakala aku bertanyakan PERKARA YANG AKAN BERLAKU.”

Manakala Ali bin Abu Talib (karamallahuwajhah) berkata pula, “Tanya oleh kamu akan daku, demi Allah kamu tidak menanyakan aku tentang segolongan yang keluar memerangi ratusan atau menunjuki ratusan orang kecuali aku ceritakan kepada kamu siapa PENGANJURnya, KETUAnya dan PENCETUS atau PENGGERAKnya, di ANTARA kamu dan MASA terjadinya hari kiamat.”

Sememangnya terdapat hadis-hadis ini yang ditemui nama seperti Hitler, Saddam atau Napoleon, cuma ia ditulis dalam loghat atau lenggok Arab ketika itu. Saya sendiri pernah membaca hadis-hadis ini cuma pada masa yang lain saya akan cuba menurunkan satu dua hadis seperti ini.

Berbalik kepada Nostradamus, tembelangnya pecah apabila para pesakitnya melaporkan ketika Nostradamus mengubati mereka, beliau telah mengucapkan sesuatu dalam bahasa yang dikenal mereka sebagai bahasa Arab malah kesemua ubat-ubatannya datangnya dari negara-negara Arab. Semua kata-kata pengubatan atau jampi-jampinya adalah dalam bahasa Arab (tidak diceritakan pula adakah jampi-jampi itu berasal dari al-Quran yang mulia). Kemudian ditemui pula satu manuskrip yang berisi pengakuan dari Nostradamus sendiri yang menceritakan kisah hidupnya, di antaranya terdapat rahsia yang amat besar ertinya kepada kita umat Islam; Nostradamus telah mengaku bahawa datuknya telah mencuri sejumlah manuskrip Baitulmaqdis dan turut juga terlibat bapanya melarikan manuskrip-manuskrip yang sangat berharga dari Baghdad, Mesir dan negara-negara Arab yang lain, dan mereka pun berhijrah ke Perancis. Perlu diingatkan bahawa Nostradamus berketurunan Yahudi dan keluarganya berasal dari Jerusalem (Baitulmaqdis) dan datuknya berkawan rapat dengan orang-orang Arab di sana dan semua rahsia sulit ini diajarkan kepada Nostradamus selaku cucu dan anak mereka, kesemuanya di dalam BAHASA ARAB! Jadi apalah hendak dihairankan dengan semua ramalan Nostradamus ini, jika akhirnya ia berbalik juga kepada sumber Islam yang kita selaku umat Islam telah pun tahu bahawa ia adalah kebenaran.

Tidak timbul soal ramalan-ramalannya menjadi benar kerana ia bersumber dari kata-kata nabi yang sememangnya benar! Jika anda ingin tahu lebih lanjut, pergilah ke kedai-kedai buku dan cuba hayati ramalan Nostradamus ini, anda akan temui beberapa ramalan akhir zaman yang menyerupai dengan apa yang kita dengar sebelum ini; dari ustaz mahupun ustazah, dari kitab hadis mahupun ceramah-ceramah agama. Terdapat beberapa kuatrain yang menceritakan penaklukan Islam ke atas negara-negara Barat yang diketuai oleh seorang penakluk yang agung! Yang saya hairankan buku puisi Nostradamus ini semuanya diterbitkan atau diimport dari Barat (ketika itu saya membacanya di kedai buku Popular) dan ditulis dalam bahasa Inggeris yang fasih; di dalam terjemahan dari kuatrain Nostradamus yang ditulis dalam bahasa Perancis, terang-terang terjemahan Inggeris itu menyatakan bahawa tentera Islam akan menakluk dunia, walaupun di dalam kuatrain itu tidak dituliskan perkataan Islam atau Arab! Mereka sudah tahu akan hal ini namun masih angkuh dan ego dan tetap mahu mengubah sejarah.

Dan kita selaku umat Islam. Saya masih sedih dengan segilintir umat Islam yang tidak mengambil peduli langsung tentang hadis-hadis nabi malah al-Quran yang agung. Bukan sahaja tidak mempedulikan langsung, malah ada juga yang tergamak berangan-rangan mahu keluar dari Islam (di antaranya di atas nama CINTA suci..huhu..). Orang-orang Barat berlumba-lumba mengkaji hadis dan manuskrip-manuskrip berharga dari dunia Islam. Malah mereka juga semestinya wajib mengkaji al-Quran yang penuh rahsia dan hikmah, di mana sejak kebelakangan ini al-Quran menjadi medium paling saintifik kerana membicarakan tentang Big Bang, Nebula, awan-awan hidrogen mahupun daya-daya nuklear. Di mana? Terdapat banyak sumber jika anda ingin cari dan insya Allah saya akan ungkapkan juga dalam artikel-artikel saya yang akan datang. Cukuplah surah al-Anbiya’ yang menceritakan tentang Big Bang. Dan Surah Yaasin yang kita baca setiap malam Khamis, majlis kematian ataupun majlis-majlis lain tu sebenarnya ada mengungkap perihal banan api petroleum!

Rupanya selama ini Nostradamus menjadikan dirinya hebat setelah mengkaji hadis-hadis Nabi Muhammad s.a.w.

Hutang menuntut hingga ke Kubur

2010-04-06T00:40:00.001-07:00

Selalu kita mendengar hal kepentingan selesaikan hutang dan isu kematian.Gambar yg disertakan ini adalah literally hutang datang ke kubur utk menuntut hutang..

Ianya saya rakamkan di kubur lembah keramat belakang petronas, dimana satu batu nisan diselubungkan dgn plastic dan didalamnya ada message hal hutang dan yg menuntut hutang siap letak biz card didalam plastic itu..

Mungkin yg tuntut hutang ni letak dgn harapan ahli keluarga akan hubungi dia lahh...

Jadi hati hati ngan hutang..jgn dia datang atas kubur...datang dlm kubur tu satu hal lagii...

Ingatan utk diri saya dan sewaktu dgnnya.. kongsilah dgn rakan rakan..

Kawin Tiga

2010-04-06T00:37:00.000-07:00

Seorang suami sedang mencari-cari helah untuk membolehkan dia berkahwin lagi.
Antara alasan yang diberikannya:

Suami : Lelaki kawin 3 baru lah sah
Isteri : Kenapa pula?
Suami : Cuba terjemahkan ke dalam Bahasa Inggeris, “satu” is one, “dua” is two, “tiga” isteri (is three). Baru betul dan sah!.
Isteri : Tapi abang kena faham Bahasa Inggeris, terutama tentang “singular” dan “plural”
Suami : Berkenaan apa tu?
Isteri : Satu tu “Singular”; dua atau lebih “Plural”
Suami : Contohnya?
Isteri : One car sebagai singular, two cars sebagai plural. Apa bezanya?
Suami : Ohhh… tambah huruf “s” untuk yang plural
Isteri : Betul tu. Sama juga la untuk abang
Suami : Macam mana pula boleh sama?
Isteri : Satu isteri abang MAMPU, jika dua isteri dah jadi plural, maka abang MAMPUS tambah “s” je, kan ?

Lepas daripada tu, si-suami tidak pernah lagi berceritakan hasratnya untuk berkahwin lagi…

10 Most Expensive Hotel Rooms in The World

2010-04-05T22:19:00.000-07:00

Have you ever dreamed of spending a relaxing night at a luxury hotel? Or maybe planning a romantic evening or a honeymoon where you want to impress your beloved? What would you want included? A gorgeous view? A large comfy bed? A Jacuzzi? A personal butler?

Did you know that prices at the best hotel suites have gone up 10% this year? Are you ready to drop about $30,000 for one night? Would you be willg to spend that kind of money on a hotel room? And by the way, none of the nightly room rates includes tax so be prepared to add another 10 – 17% to your bill at checkout.

Here are the 10 most expensive hotel rooms in the world from the last year.

10. The Penthouse Suite, The Martinez Hotel, Cannes

Nightly Rate: $18,000

This is the biggest, most expensive, and the only terraced penthouse suite on the Cote d’Azur. Both of the two suites has a Jacuzzi, plasma screen televisions, DVD library, kitchen, open bar, private butler on call 24/7 (ditto for a limousine), and an option to join both suites into one big apartment. The luxury has no limit here – the design is kept in the Art Deco style, with streamlined furniture, silk curtains and teak parquet floors.

The wraparound terrace is 2,000 square feet with the views of the Lerins Islands as well as the entire Bay of Cannes and can comfortably hold 100 people. One Saudi sheik liked the suite so much he wanted to rent it for five years. The hotel said no. What else can you say? Tres magnifique!

9. Ritz-Carlton Suite, Ritz-Carlton Moscow

Nightly Rate: $18.200

The floor-to-ceiling windows in the Ritz-Carlton Suite will give you the most beautiful views of the Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and Christ the Savior Cathedral. The furnishings are in a Classic Russian Imperial style. The 2,500 square-foot suite comes with a spacious living room, dining area, library, office room and boardroom, grand piano, and heated floor.

You will get to enjoy five meals a day and their very own KGB-approved autonomous energy supply system and secure telecommunications array.

8. Royal Suite, Burj Al Arab, Dubai

Nightly Rate: $19.000

The two-story, 8,400-square-foot suite features views over the Arabian sea, marble flooring, a rotating four-poster bed in the master bedroom, dining area, and a private cinema and elevator between the split-level rooms.

The marble bath comes fully stocked with full-sized products from Hermes. Guests are met by a chauffeur driven Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (or, for a bit extra, by a helicopter). A personal butler stands 24/7 at the ready to fulfill every wish. The Royal Suite is the last word in luxury with a marble and gold staircase, leopard print tufted carpets and Versace linens.

What you can also enjoy is a submarine ride to an underwater restaurant complete with shark-infested aquarium.

7. Imperial Suite, Park Hyatt, Vendôme, Paris

Nightly Rate: $20.000

This pricey suite is located on the 5th floor and takes 200-sq.-meters. A 60-sq.-meter balcony is overlooking the Rue de la Paix, with an outstanding view of the Vendôme column. The Imperial Suite has high ceilings, a dining room, kitchenette, bar, and a mansard roof. It also includes in-suite spa with whirlpool bath, steam room shower and a built-in massage table. Also included are high-speed Internet access and a computer with flat screen monitor, multi-line telephones, and a separate work area to help you enjoy the work process.

6. The Bridge Suite, The Atlantis, Bahamas

Nightly Rate: $22.000

The Bridge Suite is located on top of a bridge that connects the two Royal Towers buildings, so it overlooks the entire resort and marina. An 800 square foot balcony and 12-foot high ceilings throughout with full length windows allow you to enjoy a 360 view of the water, lagoons and pools in Paradise Island. We can make a guess that most of the price is paid for the location of the suite. Forbes reports the suite has hosted guests including Oprah, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, and Bill Gates.

The suite has 10 rooms that are decorated in black, red and gold (including a 22-karat gold chandelier in the dining room). The living room is a 1,250-square-foot room with grand piano and twin entertainment centers. The master bedroom has a sitting area, his-and-hers closets so large that you can park your car there, and hand-painted linens. The kitchen also has its own entrance, so a permanent staff of seven, including a butler and a cook can access the rooms without bothering you.

5. Presidential Suite, Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo

Nightly Rate: $25.000

The suite is located on the 53rd floor above Tokyo with spectacular views that include the Imperial Palace outer gardens and Roppongi Hills.

In the suite’s 3300 sq ft you get pure luxury with a stunning four poster bed in the master bedroom, personal concierge, connected living room/dining room, an oversized marble bathroom with Sony BRAVIA 20 inch flat screen television, and access to indoor pool and fitness studio.

4. Villa La Capula Suite, Westin Excelsior, Rome

Nightly Rate: $29.000

The suite is located on the fifth and sixth floor underneath the cupola of the hotel which was made famous by Fellini’s movies. It covers 6,099 square feet and has an additional 1,808 square feet of balconies and terraces. While it only has two bedrooms, five more can be joined to it. The entire suite was just remodeled in 1998 for a cost of around $7 million. So now you will have all things Roman and excessive – a cupola, a Pompeii-style Jacuzzi pool, frescoes (the painted horizons on the frescoes were designed to match perfectly with the real Roman one), stained glass windows, and almost 2,000 feet of balcony space including a sun deck overlooking the Via Veneto district.

The downstairs also has a private kitchen, and the dining room features an antique Murano glass chandelier, a private wine cabinet with over 150 wines to choose from and a study/library covered in hand-carved wood. And what really makes this suite over the top is a private cinema with Dolby surround sound.

Now that’s living la dolce vita.

3. Ty Warner Penthouse, Four Seasons Hotel, New York

Nightly Rate: $34.000

The $50 million Ty Warner Penthouse at the Four Seasons in NY was designed by legendary architect I.M. Pei, Peter Marino and hotel owner Ty Warner.

The nine-room suite has walls inlaid with mother of pearl, gold and platinum-woven fabrics. The suite is located on the 52nd floor of New York’s tallest hotel with floor-to-ceiling bay windows offering a breathtaking 360 degree view of the City. If that is not relaxing enough you can enjoy a waterfall in the Zen Room, play the grand piano in the library or soak in a tub overlooking Central Park. Full spa treatments, a personal trainer and a 24/7 butler are all included, and if you still find a will to leave, you can choose to be chauffeured in a Rolls Royce or Maybach, and you’re always guaranteed a table at the hotel’s renowned L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon restaurant.

2. Hugh Hefner Sky Villa, Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas

Nightly Rate: $40.000

If anyone knows how to vacation in Las Vegas, that will be Hugh Hefner. Even though he is known as a homebody he has spent a few nights away from the mansion at the Sky Villa. The suite itself was built to model the original playboy mansion; it also incorporates elements derived from a vintage Playboy magazine article about the ultimate bachelor pad. The suite cost roughly $10 million to build but the high-rollers can rent it for a small $40,000 a night. Everything screams S-E-X-Y at the Sky Villa. The two-story 9,000 square foot Villa includes a glass elevator, a rotating bed set beneath a mirrored ceiling, and a glass wall Jacuzzi that extends out over the hotel and offers amazing Strip views, around-the-clock butler service, massage and spa rooms, work-out room and poker table, fireplace, three bedrooms, and pop-up plasma TVs.
Sorry, Bunnies not included.

1. Royal Penthouse Suite, President Wilson Hotel, Geneva

Nightly Rate: $53.000

The Imperial Suite, which is actually an entire top floor of the hotel, is reached via a private elevator and has four bedrooms, six bathrooms with mosaic marble floor, a cocktail lounge and a terrace with a dramatic view through the bulletproof windows over the city, Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc — all of which overlook Lake Geneva. The suite is decorated in a contemporary style, with marble and hardwood floors. The living room has a billiards table, a library and a cocktail lounge with a view of the water fountain, and can accommodate 40 people. The dining room seats 26 people around an oval mahogany table.

The hotel’s staff reassures guests that the security in the Imperial Suite is among the best in the world, ideal for celebrities or traveling heads of state who visit the United Nations headquarters next door at the Palais Wilson.

Asal Usul Cermin

2009-12-01T22:39:00.000-08:00

Cermin yang dibuat paling awal adalah kepingan batu mengkilap seperti obsidian, sebuah kaca volkanik yang terbentuk secara alami. Cermin obsidian yang ditemukan di Anatolia (kini Turki), berumur sekitar 6000 SM. Cermin batu mengkilap dari Amerika tengah dan selatan berumur sekitar 2000 SM.Cermin dari tembaga yang mengkilap telah dibuat di Mesopotamia pada 4000 SM dan di Mesir purba pada 3000 SM. Di China, cermin dari perunggu dibuat pada 2000 SM.

Cermin kaca berlapis logam diciptakan di Sidon (kini Lebanon) pada abad pertama M, dan cermin kaca dengan sandaran dari daun emas disebutkan oleh seorang pengarang dari Romawi bernama Pliny dalam buku Natural History miliknya, yang dikarang sekitar tahun 77 M. Orang Romawi juga mengembangkan teknik menciptakan cermin yang kasar dari kaca hembus yang dilapisi dengan timah yang dilelehkan.

Cermin parabola pantul pertama kali dideskripsikan oleh fisikawan dari Arab bernama Ibn Sahl pada abad 10. Ibn al-Haytham mendiskusikan cermin cembung dan cekung dalam geometri bola dan tabung, melakukan beberapa percobaan dengan cermin, dan menyelesaikan permasalahan menemukan titik di sebuah cermin cembung dimana sinar yang datang dari satu titik dipantulkan ke titik yang lain. pada abad 11, cermin kaca yang jernih diproduksi di Al-Andalus.

Pada awal Abad Renaisans, orang Eropa menyempurnakan metode melapisi kaca dengan amalgam timah-raksa. Baik tanggal serta lokasi penemuan itu masih belum diketahui, tapi pada abad ke-16, Venesia, sebuah kota yang terkenal dengan keahilan membuat kaca, menjadi pusat produksi cermin dengan mempergunakan teknik ini. Cermin kaca dari periode itu dulunya merupakan barang mewah yang amat mahal.

Justus Liebig menemukan cermin kaca pantul di tahun 1835. Prosesnya melibatkan pengendapan lapisan perak metalik ke kaca melalui reduksi kimia perak nitrat. Proses melapisi kaca dengan substansi bersifat reflektif (silvering) ini diadaptasi untuk memproduksi cermin secara massal. Saat ini, cermin sering diproduksi dengan pengendapan vakumnya aluminium (atau terkadang perak) langsung ke substrat kaca.

Cermin awalmya terbuat dari kepingan atau lembaran logam mengkilap, biasanya logam perak atau tembaga apabila bayangan yang dipantullan kembali adalah untuk dilihat tetapi juga bisa dari logam lain apabila hanya digunakan untuk memfokuskan cahaya.

Kebanyakan cermin moden terdiri dari lapisan tipis aluminium disalut dengan kepingan kaca. Cermin ini disebut "sepuh belakang" (back silvered), di mana permukaan memantul dilihat melalui kepingan kaca. Pelapisan cermin dengan kaca membuat cermin tahan, tetapi mengurangi kualitas cermin karena tambahan biasan permukaan depan kaca. Cermin seperti ini membalikkan sekitar 80% dari cahaya yang datang. "Bagian belakang" cermin sering dicat hitam sepenuhnya untuk melindung logam dari pengikisan.

Teleskop dan peralatan optik yang lain menggunakan cermin “sepuh depan" (front silvered), di mana permukaan pemantul diletakan di permukaan kaca, yang memberikan kualitas bayangan lebih baik. kadang perak digunakan, tetapi kebanyakannya cermin ini menggunakan aluminum, yang memantulkan gelombang pendek lebih baik dari perak.

Cermin sepuh depan memantulkan 90% hingga 95% dari cahaya datang.

Karena logam berkarat dengan adanya oksigen dan kelembapan, cermin sepuh hadapan perlu diganti permukaannya secara berulang untuk mempertahankan kualitas. Cara lain adalah, tentunya, menggunakan tempat vakum untuk menaruh cermin ini.

(sumber dr: malaysiaria)

Apa Itu Internet?

2009-11-17T09:36:00.000-08:00

Secara amnya, Internet (singkatan perkataan bahasa Inggeris; inter-network) ialah rangkaian komputer yang berhubung menerusi beberapa rangkaian. Manakala Internet (huruf 'I' besar) ialah sistem komputer umum, yang berhubung secara sejagat dan menggunakan TCP/IP sebagai protokol pertukaran paket (packet switching communication protocol). Rangkaian internet yang terbesar dinamakan Internet. Cara menghubungkan rangkaian dengan kaedah ini dinamakan internetworking.

Kemunculan Internet

Rencana utama: Sejarah internet

Rangkaian pusat yang membentuk Internet bermula pada tahun 1969 sebagai ARPANET, yang dibangunkan oleh ARPA (United States Department of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). Beberapa penyelidikan awal yang disumbang oleh ARPANET termasuk kaedah rangkaian tanpa-pusat (decentralised network), teori queueing, dan kaedah pertukaran paket (packet switching).

Pada 01 Januari 1983, ARPANET menukar protokol rangkaian pusatnya, daripada NCP kepada TCP/IP. Ini merupakan permulaan Internet yang kita kenali hari ini.

Pada sekitar 1990-an, Internet telah berkembang dan merangkaikan kebanyakan daripada rangkaian-rangkaian komputer yang sedia ada.

Internet hari ini

Pelbagai aplikasi internet, seperti pelayar web, FTP dan Telnet

Internet dikuatkuasa oleh perjanjian komersil dwi- atau berbilang pihak dan spesifikasi teknikal (protokol yang menerangkan tentang pemindahan data antara rangkaian). Protokol-protokol ini disediakan berdasarkan perbincangan Pasukan Petugas Kejuruteraan Internet (Internet Engineering Task Force - IETF) yang terbuka kepada umum. Badan ini mengeluarkan dokumen yang dikenali sebagai RFC (Request for Comments). Sebahagian daripada RFC dijadikan piawaian Internet oleh Lembaga Rekabentuk Internet (Internet Architecture Board - IAB). Protokol-protokol Internet yang sering digunakan adalah seperti TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, PPP, SLIP, ICMP, POP3, IMAP, SMTP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, Telnet, FTP, LDAP dan SSL.

Beberapa perkhidmatan popular di Internet yang menggunakan protokol di atas, ialah e-mel, Usenet, Newsgroup, perkongsian fail, Jaringan Sejagat (WWW), Gopher, WAIS, finger, IRC, MUD, dan MUSH. Di antara semua ini, e-mel dan Jaringan Sejagat paling kerap digunakan, dan lebih banyak perkhidmatan yang dibina berasaskannya, seperti senarai mel dan blog. Internet memungkinkan adanya perkhidmatan masa-sebenar seperti radio web dan siar web, yang boleh dicapai di seluruh dunia.

Beberapa perkhidmatan Internet popular yang berdasarkan sistem proprietari ialah seperti IRC, ICQ, AIM, CDDB, Torrent dan Gnutella.

Sebuah pembekal maklumat Internet sejagat comScore melaporkan bahawa jumlah pengguna unik Internet mecapai aras 1 bilion pada Disember 2008. Mengikut perangkaan penyelidikannya, Asia-Pasifik mempunyai bilangan pengguna Internet paling ramai dengan 41 peratus, diikuti oleh Eropah (28 peratus), Amerika Utara (18 peratus), Amerika Latin (7 peratus) dan akhir sekali Timur Tengah & Afrika (bersama 5 peratus). China menggungguli senarai mengikut negara dengan 17.8 peratus pelayar Internet sedunia. Mengikut senarai tapak web yang dilawati pula, Google berada di kedudukan teratas dengan 778 juta pelawat unik. Ini diikuti dengan Microsoft, Yahoo, AOL dan Wikipedia dengan projek kembarnya.

Budaya Internet

Bilangan pengguna Internet yang besar dan semakin berkembang, telah mewujudkan budaya Internet. Internet juga mempunyai kesan yang besar ke atas ilmu, dan pandangan dunia. Dengan hanya berpandukan enjin gelintar seperti Google, pengguna di merata dunia mempunyai capaian serta-merta kepada bermacam-macam maklumat. Berbanding dengan buku dan perpustakaan, Internet melambangkan penyebaran(decentralization) maklumat dan data secara ekstrem.

Isu moral dan undang-undang

Terdapat kebimbangan masyarakat mengenai Internet yang berpunca daripada beberapa bahan kontroversi di dalamnya. Pelanggaran hakcipta, bahan lucah, curian identiti, dan fitnah, adalah biasa dan sukar hendak dikawal selia.

Kematian juga telah disalah gunakan di dalam penggunaan Internet oleh sesetengah pihak. Brandon Vedas meninggal dunia akibat pengambilan dadah yang berlebihan setelah rakan-rakan sembang IRCnya memberikan semangat. Shawn Woolley membunuh diri kerana ketagihan dengan permainan online iaitu Everquest. Brandes ditikam bunuh, dan dimakan oleh Armin Meiwes setelah menjawab iklan dalam internet.

Masyarakat hari ini mudah terpengaruh dengan paparan yang terdapat melalui laman web. Mereka tidak menilai sama ada sesuatu itu benar atau palsu. Kandungan yang bersifat fitnah dan maklumat palsu amat mudah mempengaruhi pemikiran masyarakat. Masyarakat sepatutnya menilai sesuatu yang dipaparkan di internet mempunyai kesahihan atau tidak. Jangan menerimanya secara membabi buta.

Selain itu, banyak syarikat rakaman serta syarikat penerbitan filem melahirkan kebimbangan mereka mengenai gejala cetak rompak yang semakin menjadi-jadi menerusi internet. Pengguna internet boleh memuat turun filem, video ataupun lagu berformat MP3 secara percuma dengan mudah melalui beberapa laman web tertentu ataupun melalui perisian rakan-ke-rakan seperti Bittorrent. Pada tahun 2004, Persatuan Industri Rakaman Amerika (RIAA) telah memfailkan saman terhadap lebih 250 individu yang menawarkan muat turun lagu yang dicetak rompak.

Capaian Internet

Negara dengan capaian internet yang terbaik termasuk Korea Selatan (50% daripada penduduknya mempunyai capaian jalur lebar (Broadband), dan Sweden. Terdapat dua bentuk capaian Internet yang umum, iaitu capaian dial-up, dan jalur lebar.

Penggunaan Internet di tempat awam

Internet juga semakin banyak digunakan di tempat awam. Beberapa tempat awam yang menyediakan perkhidmatan Internet termasuk Perpustakaan, dan Internet Cafe (dikenali juga sebagai Cyber Cafe). Terdapat juga tempat awam yang menyediakan pusat perkhidmatan berinternet, seperti Internet Kiosk, Terminal Capaian Awam (Public Access Terminal), dan Telefon web.

Terdapat juga kedai atau restoran yang menyediakan capaian Wi-Fi atau Hotspot, seperti WiFi-cafe. Pengguna hanya perlu membawa komputer riba (notebook) atau PDA, yang mempunyai kemampuan WiFi untuk capaian ke Internet.

Apa Itu Komputer?

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Komputer ialah sebarang peralatan, mesin atau alat yang digunakan untuk memproses maklumat, berpandukan kepada prosedur/arahan yang ditetapkan. Seseorang pemilik komputer peribadi perlu mengenali komponen-komponen komputernya yang berlainan.

Pengetahuan mengenai nama, bentuk fizikal serta fungsi komponen-komponen komputer peribadi akan membantu seseorang apabila dia berhadapan dengan masalah atau ketika menggunakan komputer peribadi yang lain.

Pengetahuan ini juga akan menjadikan seseorang itu lebih yakin apabila menggunakan komputer multimedia, apatah lagi sekiranya komputer itu bukanlah yang sering digunakan olehnya sebelum ini, lebih khas lag,i bagi guru-guru untuk tujuan pengajaran dan pembelajaran.

Pada asalnya, perkataan komputer bermaksud pengira. Pengira bertugas untuk melakukan pengiraan matematik sama ada dengan bantuan alat mekanik atau tidak. Seterusnya, hasil kiraan dialihkan ke mesin.

Pada asalnya, tugas "komputer" hanyalah khusus kepada penyelesaian matematik, tapi komputer moden digunakan untuk pelbagai tugas lain yang tidak berkaitan dengan matematik.

Definisi

Takrif asal "komputer", seperti yang disebut di atas, hanya merangkumi peralatan khusus yang boleh mengira satu fungsi atau berbilang fungsi yang terhad. Sekiranya mengambil kira komputer moden, salah satu ciri yang membezakannya dengan komputer awal ialah: sekiranya dimasukkan dengan perisian-perisian yang sesuai, komputer moden berkemampuan untuk meniru sebarang pengiraan. Namun kemampuan ini dibatasi oleh pemuatan storan, ingatan capaian rawak (RAM) serta kelajuan pemprosesan.

Dalam erti kata lain, kemampuan ini boleh digunakan sebagai ujian untuk membezakan komputer "serba-guna" dengan komputer awal yang hanya khusus untuk tugas tertentu. Komputer juga boleh ditakrifkan sebagai satu sistem yang mengendalikan simbol-simbol elektronik dengan pantas dan tepat dan direka khas untuk menerima, memproses, menyimpan dan mengeluarkan hasil keluaran.

Penggunaan komputer

Pada awalnya, komputer digit elektronik, dengan saiz dan kosnya yang besar, hanya digunakan untuk pengiraan saintifik, selalunya untuk tujuan ketenteraan, contohnya ENIAC.

(gambar kanan) EDSAC merupakan salah satu komputer terawal yang menggunakan seni bina atur cara tersimpan

Komputer terbenam

Dalam masa 20 tahun ini, kebanyakan peralatan rumah, seperti konsol permainan video sehingga telefon bimbit, perakam kaset video (VCR), PDA, dan banyak lagi; jentera industri, kenderaan, dan alat elektronik lain; kesemuanya mengandungi litar komputer yang Turing-sempurna. Komputer yang digunakan dalam peralatan untuk fungsi tertentu, dikenali sebagai "mikropengawal" atau "komputer terbenam". Komputer jenis ini hanya berfungsi untuk memproses maklumat tertentu sahaja.

Komputer peribadi

Kebanyakan masyarakat umum lebih mengenali komputer sebagai Komputer Peribadi.

Bagaimana komputer berfungsi

EDSAC merupakan salah satu komputer terawal yang menggunakan seni bina atur cara tersimpan (von Neumann).

Teknologi dalam komputer digital telah melalui perubahan besar sejak komputer yang pertama pada tahun 1940. Namun kebanyakannya masih menggunakan senibina von Neumann, yang dicadangkan oleh John von Neumann pada awal 1940-an.

Senibina von Neumann menyatakan komputer dibahagi kepada 4 bahagian utama: Unit Aritmetik dan Logik, litar pengawal, memori, dan alat input-output (I/O). Kesemua bahagian ini disambung bersama oleh wayar-wayar, yang dikenali sebagai "bas".

'Teks tebal'===Ingatan=== Di dalam sistem komputer, ingatan ialah jujukan bait (seperti sel), di mana setiap satunya mengandungi sebutir maklumat. Maklumat tersebut mungkin adalah arahan untuk komputer, dan setiap sel menyimpan serpihan data yang diperlukan komputer untuk menjalankan arahan.

Secara amnya, ingatan boleh diguna semula lebih sejuta kali. Ia lebih berupa pad lakaran, daripada batu tablet yang hanya boleh ditulis sekali.

Saiz setiap sel, dan bilangannya, berbeza di antara satu komputer dengan komputer yang lain. Begitu juga dengan teknologi memori tersebut, daripada denyutan elektromekanik, seterusnya tiub raksa, seterusnya kepada susunan matriks magnet kekal, seterusnya kepada transistor, dan seterusnya litar bersepadu yang mengandungi berjuta kapasitor dalam sebiji cip.

Pemprosesan

Unit Aritmetik dan Logik (ALU), ialah alat yang melaksanakan operasi asas, seperti operasi aritmetik (tambah, tolak, darab, dan sebagainya), operasi logik (AND, OR, NOT) dan membandingkan operasi. Unit ini melakukan tugas sebenar dalam komputer.

Unit pengawal menyelia slot-slot yang menyimpan arahan terkini, seterusnya memberitahu ALU tentang operasi yang perlu dilakukan serta menerima maklumat yang perlu (daripada memori) untuk melaksanakan operasi tersebut. Kemudiannya ia menghantar kembali hasil operasi ke kedudukan memori yang sesuai. Setelah itu, Unit Pengawal akan beralih kepada arahan yang seterusnya.

Input-Output

Unit Input-output membenarkan komputer menerima maklumat daripada dunia luar, dan menghantar keputusan maklumat kembali ke dunia luar. Terdapat pelbagai bentuk alat I/O, daripada Papan kekunci, skrin, Cakera liut, kepada alat yang luar biasa, seperti Webcam.

Kesemua alat (peranti) input mengkod maklumat kepada data supaya boleh diproses oleh sistem komputer digital. Alat (peranti) output pula menyahkod data komputer kepada maklumat yang boleh difahami oleh pengguna komputer.

Arahan

Arahan komputer bukanlah arahan berbunga seperti bahasa manusia. Komputer hanya mempunyai arahan-arahan mudah yang terhad. Arahan biasa yang disokong oleh kebanyakan komputer adalah seperti: Salin kandungan sel 123, dan letak salinan ke sel 456; tambahkan kandungan sel 666 ke sel 042, dan letak hasil tambahan ke sel 013; sekiranya sel 999 adalah 0, arahan seterusnya ialah pada sel 345.

Arahan-arahan tersebut diwakili sebagai angka (numbers). Contohnya, Kod untuk "Salin" mungkin adalah 001. Set Arahan yang disokong oleh komputer dipanggil Bahasa Mesin. Secara praktiknya, arahan untuk komputer biasanya tidak ditulis dalam bentuk Bahasa Mesin, tapi dalam bentuk Bahasa Pengaturcaraan Tahap Tinggi (High Level Programming Language). Bahasa pengaturcaraan kemudiaanya dialihbahasa kepada Bahasa Mesin dengan menggunakan Program Komputer khas (seperti Pengkompil - compiler, atau Interpreter).

Sesetengah bahasa pengaturcaraan adalah dalam bentuk yang hampir dengan Bahasa Mesin, contohnya Bahasa Penghimpun - (juga dikenali sebagai Bahasa Tahap Rendah - ); Manakala sesetengah bahasa mengguna prinsip yang jauh berbeza dengan operasi mesin, contohnya Prolog.

Seni bina

Komputer moden meletakkan ALU (Unit Aritmetik dan Logik) dan Unit Pengawal di dalam satu litar bersepadu yang dikenali sebagai Unit Pemproses Pusat (Central Processing Unit - CPU). Kebiasaanya, memori komputer akan diletak pada beberapa litar bersepadu kecil berhampiran dengan CPU. Alat-alat yang lain dalam komputer adalah bekalan kuasa dan alat input-output.

Fungsi sebuah komputer secara prinsipnya agak jelas. Komputer menyambut arahan dan data daripada memori. Arahan kemudiannya dilaksanakan, hasilnya disimpan, dan seterusnya menyambut arahan yang berikutnya pula. Prosedur ini diulang sehingga komputer itu ditutup.

Program

Program Komputer ialah satu senarai arahan yang besar untuk dilaksana oleh komputer. Kebanyakan Program Komputer mempunyai berjuta arahan, dan kebanyakan daripada arahan-arahan tersebut dilaksanakan berulang-kali. Sebuah Komputer peribadi yang moden berupaya melaksanakan lebih kurang 2-3 bilion arahan per saat.

Pada masa sekarang, kebanyakan komputer berupaya melaksanakan lebih dari satu program pada satu masa. Keupayaan ini dinamakan multitugas. Walaupun secara kasarnya, seolah-olah komputer melakukan dua kerja sekaligus, sebenarnya CPU melaksanakan arahan daripada satu program dahulu, kemudian beralih ke program yang satu lagi pada jangka masa sejenak. Jangka masa sejenak ini dipanggil Hirisan Masa (Time Slice). Sistem Pengoperasian ialah program yang mengawal perkongsian masa ini.

Contoh sistem pengoperasian yang membenarkan multitasking ialah Windows dan Unix.

Sistem pengendalian

Rencana utama: Sistem pengendalian

Sistem pengendalian ialah sistem yang menentukan program apa yang perlu dilaksanakan, dan sumber apa (memori atau I/O) yang perlu digunakan. Sistem pengendalian membekalkan perkhidmatan kepada program lain, contohnya kod (driver) yang membolehkan pengaturcara menulis program untuk mesin tanpa perlu mengetahui lebih terperinci tentang alat elektronik pada sistem komputer.

Superkomputer Columbia NASA.

Top 10 Ways to Unblock Websites

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How to unblock websites? These days, Internet filtering and controlled access is the new trend. More business owners are implementing filters within their companies with the purpose of blocking websites. Their intention is understandable but, on the other side, people love freedom and sometimes they feel mistreated. However, here are some things you can do that will help you bypass filters and unblock websites.

1. Use web proxies.

Many free online services allow you to access blocked websites through a proxy server. A proxy server is an intermediary between the user and the server where the request was send. Here is a list with the most known resources of web proxies: Proxy.org, HideMyAss.com, Kortaz.com, KProxy.com and Anonymouse.org

2. Use VPN connections.

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is like a tunnel over the public network. The advantage of using VPNs over web proxies is that VPNs are more secure because they are using advanced encryption and allow you to access all the applications (mail, chat, browser etc) in complete anonymity and not only the web sites. The most known free VPN is Hotspot Shield.

3. Use Hide IP software.

These are easy to use and even if the main functionality is to hide IP address and unblock websites, there are applications that can provide you more than that – like cleaning online tracks, testing proxies, manually adding proxy etc. Usually if you choose a free software, then this will provide you a minimal number of proxies and no other features than hiding IP address. Not My IP is one of the latest free hide IP address software that has already gained a large market followed by the old UltraSurf which is already very popular. Regarding paid applications that provide more features and have a complex structure, my recommendations are IP Privacy and Hide My IP.

4. Use Toolbars and Firefox add-ons.

Toolbars and Firefox add-ons are in fact software applications that work on specific browsers and with a simple click you can enable or disable online anonymity.

5. Use translation services.

Introduce the link of the blocked website in the translation field (for example in Google Translator) and choose a random language to translate from because translation from English to English is not supported.

6. Use Google cache.

In the Google search field type cache: before the URL of the blocked website. For example type cache:http:/ /www.domain. com

7. Use Internet Archive.

Internet Archive allows you to view blocked websites through the Wayback Machine. This will retrieve all pages of a specific website indifferent if the website is blocked.

8. Use Web2Mail service.

Web2Mail it is a free email service that can sent to your email address specific web pages. You sign up for an account and get set to receive specific websites by email.

9. Change the http of an URL into https

This is the easiest way to access blocked websites. Of course, this might not work every time but you have many other solutions also. This is the fastest one.

10. Use IP address of the website instead of URL.

To use the IP address of a website instead of URL, you must first find its IP. To do this open command prompt and type: “ping domain.com”.

Khas utk aint-super-woman

2009-08-06T20:08:00.000-07:00

BAKED CHICKEN WINGS

Start with a layer of chicken or turkey wings in a larger roasting pan.
Top with 2 cans cream of chicken soup. Then sprinkle with 1 envelope
of Lipton onion soup mix.

Then repeat the same two more times. Add 1/2 cup of water and seal
with foil paper and bake at 350 degrees for 3 to 4 hours or until tender.

CHICKEN WINGS

36 chicken wings
1 (5 oz.) bottle soy sauce
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
4 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Rinse chicken wings and pat dry. Mix soy sauce, mustard, brown sugar
and garlic powder together. Marinate wings in mixture overnight
(or about 6 hours). Bake wings on cookie sheet for about 1 hour at
375 degrees. Baste wings occasionally with sauce. Serves 9-12.

HOT-N-SPICY CHICKEN WINGS

5 lbs. bag chicken wings (drumettes)
12 fl. oz. Louisiana Pre Crystal Hot Sauce
1-2 sticks butter

Fry chicken wings until golden brown and drain on paper towel.
Mix hot sauce and melted butter and pour into deep pan or crock pot.
Add chicken wings to sauce and heat thoroughly.

Selamat mencuba

ITALIAN CHICKEN (Khas untuk Eita)

2009-08-04T01:25:00.000-07:00

2/3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 green pepper
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
Sliced onion
1 lg. jar spaghetti sauce
Chicken (boneless) breasts, quartered

Wash chicken. Mix flour, salt, pepper and garlic together. Coat chicken, brown in oil,
then drain. Top chicken with peppers and onions (sliced). Add sauce on top. Cover
and simmer about 1 hour. Serve with spaghetti.

BAKED CHICKEN

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1/2 c. ketchup
1/2 c. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. minced onion
Bread crumbs or crushed corn flakes
2 to 2 1/2 cut up chicken

Mix first three ingredients and dip chicken. Coat with crumbs or flakes. Bake on
greased pan or roll lined pan.

Bake at 375 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN WINGS

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1/3 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. vegetable oil
3 tbsp. chili sauce
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. celery seed
Dash of dry mustard
3 lb. chicken wings

MARINADE: Combine lemon juice, soy sauce, oil, chili sauce, garlic, pepper,
celery seed and mustard. Stir well, set aside. Cut chicken wings at joint and
remove wing tips. Place chicken in baking dish.

Pour marinade over chicken. Cover, refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Drain and place on broiler tray. Broil about 10 minutes each side with tray
about 7 inches from heating element. Brush occasionally with marinade.

Resepi berasaskan Ayam

2009-07-30T01:16:00.000-07:00

Bermula hari ini sehingga keseluruhan resepi ayam saya habis!!!

Jadi menjelang bulan Ramadhan ni, adalah idea nak masak untuk juadah berbuka dan bersahur.

ORIENTAL CHICKEN TENDERS CURRIED PEANUT CHICKEN

2009-07-30T01:10:00.000-07:00

1 c. soy sauce
1/3 c. sugar
4 tsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. five spice powder
2 bunches green onion
16 chicken tenders (approx. 2 lbs.)

Blend soy sauce, sugar, oil, ginger and five spice powder in a large bowl until the sugar
dissolves. Stir in green onions. Add chicken tenders to marinade. Turn to coat. Cover
chicken and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Drain chicken RESERVING MARINADE. Arrange chicken in dish and bake until brown
and tender, while basting occasionally with marinade.

Another variation of the same recipe:

4 halves, skinned & boned chicken breasts
2 c. half & half
1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. mango chutney
2 tbsp. dry sherry
1 tbsp. sherry vinegar
2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. turmeric
2 c. finely chopped salted roasted peanuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish just large
enough to hold them. Pour half and half over them and bake for 30 minutes. Let cool
and cut in 1 inch cubes.

Process mayonnaise, chutney, sherry, vinegar, curry powder and turmeric in a blender
or food processor. Dip chicken pieces into the curry mayonnaise and roll in the
chopped nuts. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Arrange on a serving plate with fancy
toothpicks.

10 Amazing Things You Didn't Know about Animals

2009-07-23T01:55:00.001-07:00

Myths and mysteries make the fascinating, but even odd creatures ought to be understood. We explore a few recent findings, common misconceptions and amazing adaptations. - Ben Mauk

Crocodiles Swallow Stones for Swimming

The stomach of a crocodile is a rocky place to be, for more than one reason. To begin with, a croc's digestive system encounters everything from turtles, fish and birds to giraffes, buffaloes, lions and even (when defending territory) other crocodiles. In addition to that bellyful-o'- ecosystem, rocks show up too. The reptiles swallow large stones that stay permanently in their bellies. It's been suggested these are used for ballast in diving.

Whale Milk Not On Low-Fat Diets

Nursing a newborn is no "small" feat for the whale, whose calf emerges, after 10 to 12 months in the womb, about a third the mother's length (that's a 30-foot baby for the Blue whale). The mother squirts milk into the newborn's mouth using muscles around the mammary gland while the baby holds tight to a nipple (yes, whales have them). At nearly 50 percent fat, whale milk has around 10 times the fat content of human milk, which helps calves achieve some serious growth spurtseas much as 200 pounds per day.

Birds Use Landmarks to Navigate Long Journeys

Can you imagine a road trip vacation without missed exits, stubborn drivers or map-folding disasters? Of course noteyou're not a bird. Pigeons can fly thousands of miles to find the same roosting spot with no navigational difficulties. Some species of birds, like the Arctic tern, make a 25,000 mile round-trip journey every year. Many species use built-in ferromagnets to detect their orientation with respect to the Earth's magnetic field. A November 2006 study published in Animal Behaviour suggests that pigeons also use familiar landmarks on the ground below to help find their way home.

For Beavers, Days Get Longer in Winter

Beavers become near shut-ins during winter, living off of previously stored food or the deposits of fat in their distinctive tails. They conserve energy by avoiding the cold outdoors, opting instead to remain in dark lodgings inside their pile of wood and mud. As a result these rodents, which normally emerge at sunset and turn in at sunrise, have no light cues to entrain their sleep cycle. The beaver's biological sense of time shifts, and she develops a "free running circadian rhythm" of 29-hour days.

Mole-Rats aren't Blind

With their puny eyes and underground lifestyle, African mole-rats have long been considered the Mr. Magoos of rodents, detecting little light and, it has been suggested, using their eyes more for sensing changes in air currents than for actual vision. But findings of the past few years have shown that African mole-rats have a keen, if limited, sense of sight. And they don't like what they see, according to a report in the November 2006 Animal Behaviour. Light may suggest that a predator has broken into a tunnel, which could explain why subterranean diggers developed sight in the first place.

Baby Chicks and Brotherhood

It's a mistake to think of evolution as producing selfish animals concerned only with their own survival. Altruism abounds in cases where a helping hand will encourage the survival of genetic material similar to one's own. Baby chicks practice this "kin selection" by making a special chirp while feeding. This call announces the food find to nearby chicks, who are probably close relations and so share many of the chick's genes. The key to natural selection isn't survival of the fittest animal. It's survival of the fittest genetic material, and so brotherly behavior that favors close relations will thrive.

Many Fish Swap Sex Organs

With so many land creatures to wonder at, it's easy to forget that some of the weirdest activities take place deep in the ocean. The strange practice of hermaphroditism is more common among species of fish than within any other group of vertebrates. Some fish change sex in response to hormonal cycle or environmental changes. Others simultaneously possess both male and female sex organs.

Giraffes Compensate for Height with Unique Blood Flow

The stately giraffe, whose head sits some 16 feet up atop an unlikely pedestal, adapted his long neck to compete for foliage with other grazers. While the advantage of reach is obvious, some difficulties arise at such a height. The heart must pump twice as hard as a cow's to get blood up to the brain, and a complex blood vessel system is needed to ensure that blood doesn't rush to the head when bent over. Six feet below the heart, the skin of the legs must then be extremely tight to prevent blood from pooling at the hooves.

Elephants Do Forget, but They're Not Dumb

Elephants have the largest brainenearly 11 pounds on averageeof any mammal that ever walked the earth. Do they use that gray matter to the fullest? Intelligence is hard to quantify in humans or animals, but the encephalization quotient (EQ), a ratio of an animal's observed brain size to the expected brain size given the animal's mass, correlates well with an ability to navigate novel challenges and obstacles. The average elephant EQ is 1.88. (Humans range from 7.33 to 7.69, chimpanzees average 2.45, pigs 0.27.) Intelligence and memory are thought to go hand in hand, suggesting that elephant memories, while not infallible, are quite good.

Parrot speech

Parrot speech is commonly regarded as the brainless squawking of a feathered voice recorder. But studies over the past 30 years continually show that parrots engage in much more than mere mimicry. Our avian friends can solve certain linguistic processing tasks as deftly as 4-6 year-old children. Parrots appear to grasp concepts like "same" and "different", "bigger" and "smaller", "none" and numbers. Perhaps most interestingly, they can combine labels and phrases in novel ways. A January 2007 study in Language Sciences suggests using patterns of parrot speech learning to develop artificial speech skills in robots.

10 Jenis Makanan Anti Kolestrol

2009-07-21T20:04:00.000-07:00

1. SOYA
Kacang soya merupakan makanan popular yg diproses untk mendapatkan Kacang soya mengandungi 48% protein, lesitin, vitamin & zat galian.Ia juga Dpt menghidarkan penyakit jantung & kencing manis. Kaya kalsium & Mineral yg membantu memecah lemak. Ia membantu menyusutkan kadar Lemak jahat (LDL) dan meningkatkan kadar lemak baik (HDL)

2. KUACI
Kuaci mempunyai kandunan zat besi. Pola pemakanan yg rendah dgn zat besi boleh menaikkan kadar kolestrol LDL sekali gus menghadkan kolestrol HDL. Mulakan pengambilan kuaci jenis tawar seperti dari jenis labu atau bunga matahari untuk menambah zat besi serta mengurangkan kolestrol.

3. BUAH KERING
Antar pelbagai jenis buah kering, limau kering adalah yg paling banyak mengandungi flavanoid. Pengambilannya mampu menyingkirkan lebihan lemak LDL sehingga dapat mengurangkan risiko sserangan jantung. Flavanoid juga boleh diperolehi dalam the, brokoli, tomato, bawang serta delima.

4. EPAL
Memakan sebiji epal @ meminum jusnya setiap hari cukup untuk membekalkan khasiat bagi mengurangkan kandungan kolestrol dalam badan. Kanak-kanak yg memakan makanan segera dankemudian memakan epal @ minum jusnya, sebenarnya menyimbangkan kandungan zat dan mencegah berlaku kemak dlm badan.

5. IKAN TUNA
Termasuk sumber asid lemak omega-3 yg popular, selain salmon dan makarel. Omega-3 secara khusus melindungi tubuh daripada peningkatan kadar kolestrol LDL.

6. KACANG TANAH
Kacang tanah yg dipanggang mengandungi lemak sihat dan kaya dengan vitamin E. Ia boleh menghalang radikal bebas agar tidak merosakkan kolesterol LDL dan dapat menghindari tubuh daripada serangan jantung.

7. MANGGA
Vitamin C banyak terdapat dalam mangga. Sumber lain : belimbing, kedondong, betik, rambutan, strawberi dan kiwi. Vitamin C berupaya mencegah kolestrol LDL dlm tubuh.

8. KISMIS
Mengandungi sebatian yg mampu menurunkan kolestrol. Sesiap yg mengamalkan diet dgn 400 kalori kismis setiap hari boleh menurunkan kadar kolestrol dlm darah sebanyak 8%.

9. OAT
Lebih daripada kajian saintifik yg dijalankan telah menunjukkan bahawa pengambilan oat setiap pagi boleh menurunkan kolestrol dalam darah. Serat mudah larut dalam oat boleh mengurankan risiko penyakit jantung sekiranya dijadikan sebahagian diet rendah lemak & kolestrol anda.

10. JAMBU BATU
Ia mampu menurunkan paras kolestrol dalam badan sebanyak 18.8%. Disyorkan mengambilnya setiap hari dalam jumlah mencukupi bagi memastikan khasiatnya bertindak balas kepada tubuh. Jumlah yg disyorkan ialah 400gm sehari, iaitu sebiji setengah selama empat minggu. Bagi mereka yang ingin menurunkan berat badan tanpa melupakan diet seimbang, jambu batu adalah pilihan yg
sesuai.

Tahukah Anda...

2009-07-21T19:38:00.000-07:00

1. Cuba tengok zip seluar anda, tertera huruf YKK. YKK bermakna Yoshida Kogyo Kabushibibaisha iaitu sebuah kilang membuat zip terbesar di dunia yang menghasilkan zip yang korang pakai sekarang ni..

2. Bunyi (kuek) yang dihasilkan oleh itik tidak bergema dan beralun. Sehingga kini kita tidak tahu mengapa.

3. Dengan sepotong coklat boleh membunuh anjing? benar!! Coklat mampu merosakkan sistem pernafasan dan jantung anjing. Dengan ounces yang banyak mampu membunuh seekor anjing bersaiz kecil.

4. Kebanyakan lipstick yang kita pakai sekarang ni mengandungi sisik ikan yang telah diproses.

5. Pada tahun 1830, ketchup (sos tomato) digunakan sebagai ubatan dan bukannya perasa tambahan pada makanan.

6. Tiada satu pun jam di Las Vegas gambling casinos. Dengan ketiadaan jam akan melekakan penjudi penjudi dengan taruhan mereka..

7. Kerana ketangkasan Bruce Lee..pengarah terpaksa memperlahankan sedikit filem yang diambil kerana terlampau laju dan pergerakan aksinya tidak dapat ditangkap melalui lensa kamera. Sesuatu yang agak luar biasa dari orang lain.

9. Mosquito repellents atau penghalau nyamuk tidak membunuh. Sensor nyamuk
hanya dikaburi dan ini menyebabkan nyamuk tidak dapat mengesan dimana mangsa berada.

10. Pakar dan doktor gigi mengesyorkan berus gigi hendaklah diletakkan sekurang kurangnya 6 kaki jauh dari tandas utk menghalang kuman berterbangan ketika anda menggunakan flush tandas.

11. Jika nombor 111,111,111 didarab 111,111,111 anda akan dpat jawapan 12345678987654321.

12. Warna biru adalah warna kesukaan 80 peratus rakyat Amerika.

13. Tanda (#) di keyboard komputer anda sebenarnya dinamakan 'octothorp'.

14. Adalah mustahil jika anda bersin tanpa memejamkan mata.

15. Seekor lipas boleh hidup selama 10 hari tanpa kepala.

16. Jika dikangkangkan kaki dan baring secara telentang, kita tidak akan tenggelam di dalam pasir jerlus.

17. Nama yang paling banyak umumnya di dunia ini ialah Muhammad.

18. Di Eropah, ke tahun 1900 barulah .

19. Produk pertama menggunakan bar code adalah Wrigley's gum.

20. Mexico City tenggelam sedikit demi sedikit sekitar 10 inci setiap tahun.

21. Mengikut statik dalam kehidupan, ayam adalah haiwan yang paling banyak di dunia mengalahkan manusia, kerana cara pembiakan yang berleluasa dan senang dibiakkan untuk makanan.

22. Otak akan lebih aktif ketika tidur dari ketika anda menonton tv.

23. terdapat banyak telefon di WashingtonD.C mengalahkan penduduk penduduknya.

24.. Untuk melepaskan dari gigitan buaya, anda perlu mencucuk matanya menggunakan jari sekuat hati. Buaya akan melepas anda serta merta.

25. Jika sebutir kecil kismis dijatuhkan di dalam segelas champagne segar,
kismis tersebut akan turun ke dasar gelas dan naik semula dan turun kembali dan seterusnya seakan dilambung-lambung.

26. Leonardo da Vinci juga mencipta gunting dan beliau menghabiskan 10 tahun untuk menyiapkan lukisan agungnya iaitu Monalisa (10 tahun untuk bahagian bibirnya sahaja)

27. Nama sebenar rama-rama (butterfly) ialah 'flutterby'.

28. 90% dari pembaca yang membaca info ini kebanyakannya tidak tahu tentang
fakta yang telah diberikan. Keajaiban fakta fakta sebegini dapat menarik minat pembaca untuk mengetahui dari atas kemusykilan minda kita sendiri.

29. Tahukah anda senarai ini tiada no 8.

29. Dan kebanyakan pembacanya membaca fakta ini semasa waktu office.
Pelik bukan!

30. Anda pasti menyemak kembali senarai ini sekali lagi untuk mengesahkan
tiada no 8. kan ? dan pasti ramai yang berhajat untuk checking tulisan pada zip masing²?

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Computer Hardware Chart

2009-07-20T23:56:00.001-07:00

Michael Jackson -- #7

2009-07-07T19:16:00.000-07:00

Michael Jackson -- #7

Get ready to have your mind blown. Ready? Here we go ...

Michael Jackson signed his will on 7/7/02.

Michael Jackson's memorial was on 7/7/09 ... exactly 7 years after the will was signed.

Michael Jackson's two biggest hits -- "Black & White" and "Billie Jean" -- were each #1 for 7 weeks.

Michael Jackson's three biggest albums -- "Thriller," "Bad" and "Dangerous" -- each produced 7 top 40 hits.

Michael Jackson was the 7th of 9 children.

Michael Jackson was born in 1958 ... 19 + 58 = 77

Michael Jackson died on the 25th ... 2 + 5 = 7

Michael Jackson has 7 letters in his first and last name.

If you're looking for lottery numbers tonight, we recommend something with the number 7 in it.

Keranda Michael Jackson

2009-07-03T02:36:00.001-07:00

The casket -- ordered last night from Batesville Casket Company -- is called a Promethean and will feature a flame blue velvet interior and a hand-polished, mirror finish.

This is the same casket used to bury James Brown.... and is extremely rare.

Joke of the day

2009-07-03T02:32:00.000-07:00

The hotel proprietor takes the 100 dollar bill and runs to pay his debt to the butcher.

The butcher takes the 100 dollar bill, and runs to pay his debt to the hog farmer.

The hog farmer takes the 100 dollar bill, and runs to pay his debt to the supplier of his feed and fuel.

The supplier of feed and fuel takes the 100 dollar bill and runs to pay his debt to the town's prostitute that in these hard times, gave her "services" on credit.

The prostitute runs to the hotel, and pays off her debt with the 100 dollar bill to the hotel proprietor to pay for the rooms that she rented when she brought her clients there.

The hotel proprietor then lays the 100 dollar bill back on the counter so that the rich tourist will not suspect anything.

At that moment, the rich tourist comes down after inspecting the rooms, and takes his 100 dollar bill, after saying that he did not like any of the rooms, and leaves town.

No one earned anything. However, the whole town is now without debt, and looks to the future with a lot of optimism.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how the United States government is doing business today. ;)

rahsia dan manfaat solat 5 waktu....bacalah sampai abis..

2009-06-24T00:49:00.000-07:00

Continuous Learning - To learn, relearn and unlearn"

Kajian Jabatan Kejuruteraan Bioperubatan Universiti Malaya (UM) mengenai
kesan solat ke atas tubuh badan dan kesihatan seseorang. Kajian awalnya
mendapati bahawa pergerakan yang dilakukan di dalam ibadat sembahyang
yang memberikan kesan bermanfaat ke atas jantung, tulang belakang dan
keupayaan ingatan serta perhatian seseorang.

Aku cuba cari laporan tersebut dekat Internet, kalau-kalau ada maklumat
lebih terperinci pasal kajian tersebut tapi tak dapat. Walaubagaimana
pun, CVT sebenarnya telah lama menemui perkaitan antara waktu solat
dengan peralihan tenaga alam. Setiap peralihan waktu solat sebenarnya
menunjukkan perubahan tenaga alam ini yang boleh diukur dan dicerap
melalui perubahan warna alam. Aku rasa fenomena perubahan warna alam
adalah sesuatu yang tidak asing bagi mereka yang terlibat dalam bidang
fotografi, betul tak aid ?

Subuh. Sebagai contoh, pada waktu Subuh alam berada dalam spektrum warna
biru muda yang bersamaan dengan frekuensi tiroid yang mempengaruhi sistem
metabolisma tubuh. Jadi warna biru muda atau waktu Subuh mempunyai rahsia
berkaitan dengan penawar/rezeki dan komunikasi. Mereka yang kerap
tertinggal waktu Subuhnya ataupun terlewat secara berulang-ulang kali,

lama kelamaan akan menghadapi masalah komunikasi dan rezeki.. Ini kerana
tenaga alam iaitu biru muda tidak dapat diserap oleh tiroid yang mesti
berlaku dalam keadaan roh dan jasad bercantum (keserentakan ruang dan
masa) - dalam erti kata lain jaga daripada tidur. Disini juga dapat kita
cungkil akan rahsia diperintahkan solat diawal waktu.. Bermulanya saja
azan Subuh, tenaga alam pada waktu itu berada pada tahap optimum. Tenaga
inilah yang akan diserap oleh tubuh melalui konsep resonan pada waktu
rukuk dan sujud. Jadi mereka yang terlewat Subuhnya sebenar sudah
mendapat tenaga yang tidak optimum lagi.

Warna alam seterusnya berubah ke warna hijau (isyraq & dhuha) dan
kemudian warna kuning menandakan masuknya waktu Zohor. Spektrum warna
pada waktu ini bersamaan dengan frekuensi perut dan hati yang berkaitan
dengan sistem penghadaman. Warna kuning ini mempunyai rahsia yang
berkaitan dengan keceriaan. Jadi mereka yang selalu ketinggalan atau
terlewat Zuhurnya berulang-ulang kali dalam hidupnya akan menghadapi
masalah di perut dan hilang sifat cerianya. Orang yang tengah sakit perut
ceria tak ?

Kemudian warna alam akan berubah kepada warna oren, iaitu masuknya waktu
Asar di mana spektrum warna pada waktu ini bersamaan dengan frekuensi
prostat, uterus, ovari dan testis yang merangkumi sistem reproduktif.

Rahsia warna oren ialah kreativiti. Orang yang kerap tertinggal Asar akan
hilang daya kreativitinya dan lebih malang lagi kalau di waktu Asar ni
jasad dan roh seseorang ini terpisah (tidur la tu …). Dan jangan lupa,
tenaga pada waktu Asar ni amat diperlukan oleh organ-organ reproduktif
kita

Menjelang waktu Maghrib, alam berubah ke warna merah dan di waktu ini
kita kerap dinasihatkan oleh orang-orang tua agar tidak berada di luar
rumah. Ini kerana spektrum warna pada waktu ini menghampiri frekuensi jin
dan iblis (infra-red) dan ini bermakna jin dan iblis pada waktu ini amat
bertenaga kerana mereka resonan dengan alam. Mereka yang sedang dalam
perjalanan juga seelok-eloknya berhenti dahulu pada waktu ini (solat
Maghrib dulu la …) kerana banyak interferens (pembelauan) berlaku pada
waktu ini yang boleh mengelirukan mata kita. Rahsia waktu Maghrib atau
warna merah ialah keyakinan, pada frekuensi otot, saraf dan tulang.

Apabila masuk waktu Isyak, alam berubah ke warna Indigo dan seterusnya
memasuki fasa Kegelapan. Waktu Isyak ini menyimpan rahsia ketenteraman
dan kedamaian di mana frekuensinya bersamaan dengan sistem kawalan otak.

Mereka yang kerap ketinggalan Isyaknya akan selalu berada dalam
kegelisahan. Alam sekarang berada dalam Kegelapan dan sebetulnya, inilah
waktu tidur dalam Islam. Tidur pada waktu ini dipanggil tidur delta
dimana keseluruhan sistem tubuh berada dalam kerehatan. Selepas tengah
malam, alam mula bersinar kembali dengan warna putih, merah jambu dan
seterusnya ungu di mana ianya bersamaan dengan frekuensi kelenjar pineal,
pituitari, talamus dan hipotalamus. Tubuh sepatutnya bangkit kembali pada
waktu ini dan dalam Islam waktu ini dipanggil Qiamullail.Begitulah secara
ringkas perkaitan waktu solat dengan warna alam. Manusia kini sememangnya
telah sedar akan kepentingan tenaga alam ini dan inilah faktor adanya
bermacam-macam kaedah meditasi yang dicipta seperti taichi, qi-gong dan
sebagainya. Semuanya dicipta untuk menyerap tenaga-tenaga alam ke sistem
tubuh. Kita sebagai umat Islam sepatutnya bersyukur kerana telah
di’kurniakan’ syariat solat oleh Allah s.w.t tanpa perlu kita memikirkan
bagaimana hendak menyerap tenaga alam ini. Hakikat ini seharusnya
menginsafkan kita bahawa Allah s.w.t mewajibkan solat ke atas hambanya
atas sifat pengasih dan penyayang-Nya sebagai pencipta kerana Dia tahu
hamba-Nya ini amat-amat memerlukannya. Adalah amat malang sekali bagi
kumpulan manusia yang amat cuai dalam menjaga solatnya …?

The New Faces of Netbooks

2009-06-12T01:21:00.000-07:00

After being panned for having cramped keyboards and "junky" hardware, netbooks evolved over the past month to include bigger screens, better graphics and larger keyboards. Netbooks will now be able to play full high-definition movies with Lenovo's new IdeaPad S12 netbook. Asustek Computer this month introduced the Eee PC T91, a netbook with a touch screen. Jumping outside Windows, Acer announced plans to put Google's Android on its netbooks, which should provide an Internet-savvy computing experience.

Lenovo's great graphics game

One of the knocks against netbooks was poor graphics capabilities, but Lenovo has addressed that concern with its newly announced netbook. The IdeaPad S12 netbook has a 12-inch screen that can play full high-resolution movies, thanks to a powerful chip with an Nvidia graphics processor under the hood. The processor is part of an Nvidia chip package called the Ion platform, which couples the GeForce 9400 graphics core with Intel's Atom netbook processor.

"For the first time ... users will be able to enjoy brilliant 1080p high-definition video with silky smooth playback," a Lenovo representative said. Strangely enough, Lenovo doesn't offer an optical drive, such as Blu-ray, with the netbook. But users can buy an external Blu-ray drive or download high-definition content from the Internet.

Before bringing a system with Ion graphics to market, Nvidia will first introduce an S12 netbook with Intel's integrated graphics. Those systems will become available in June, with prices starting at US$449. Models with Ion will become available a few months later, and pricing for them wasn't immediately available.

Strong graphics aside, Lenovo has added sundries such as a larger keyboard that make the netbook easier to use. Lenovo claims a six-hour battery life, though it was unclear whether this was for laptops with or without Ion graphics.

Asustek's touch-screen netbook

Only a few netbooks, such as Intel's Classmate Convertible, have touch screens. Now Asustek has joined that exclusive group. Asus finally introduced the Eee PC T91 touch-screen netbook, which was originally announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. The netbook has an 8.9-inch touch-screen on which users can touch up photos or leave handwritten memos using their fingertips.

The netbook is powered by an Intel Z520 processor that runs at 1.33GHz, and it is available with as much as 1GB of memory and 82GB of storage. The T91 weighs about 0.96 kilograms (2.1 pounds) and offers five hours of battery life on a single battery charge. It comes with optional GPS and mobile broadband components. It runs Microsoft's Windows XP OS.

Acer's Android netbook dreams

Acer showed its first Aspire One netbook with the Android operating system at the Computex show in Taiwan this week. The beauty of this operating system, according to Acer, is that it offers users outstanding wireless on the go. Acer conceded that Microsoft's Windows OS will be on a majority of the laptops, but it wants to put Android for the added convenience of users.

So what can users expect with an Android netbook? It's hard to predict, but I'm expecting Android to be a bare-bones OS, much like the version you see on Android smartphones. Users will do most of their tasks, such as word processing, using online applications such as Google Docs.

Top companies including Hewlett-Packard and Dell are already investigating Android for netbooks, so it may well evolve into a OS that competes with Windows. Acer plans to launch its first Aspire One netbooks with Android in the third quarter.

HP's Minis

HP last month launched a bare-bones Mini 110 Mi, which is a netbook that behaves like a smartphone. It has a souped-up interface that provides one-click access to everyday applications such as word processing and a Web browser. The netbook's user interface was developed by HP and runs on the Linux OS. The 110 Mi has a 10.1-inch screen and is priced starting at $279.99. It can accommodate as much as 2GB of memory and 250GB of hard drive storage.

The company also launched Mi's cousin, the Mini 110 XP edition, which comes with Windows XP. It can have as much as 1GB of memory and 160GB of hard drive storage. HP says an optional Broadcom HD video accelerator could become available in July, allowing the laptop to play back full 1080p high-definition content. Pricing for the laptop starts at $329.99

The netbooks weigh about 2.33 pounds and are powered by Intel's Atom N270 or N280 processors, which run at 1.6GHz and 1.66GHz, respectively.

Fujitsu's traditional take

Fujitsu this week launched the M2010 Mini-Note, which has a 10.1-inch screen and comes with the standard components you would find in netbooks, such as integrated webcams. The system can have as much as 1GB of DDR2 memory and 160GB of hard drive storage. The base netbook comes with a three-cell battery that provides as much as two-and-a-half hours of computing, but that can be doubled with an optional six-cell battery, according to the company. It is powered by an Atom N270 processor running at 1.6GHz.

The netbook's price tag of $449 is high, but the company has built-in Bluetooth capabilities and three USB ports, which is unusual for a netbook. However, vendors such as Dell, Asus and Acer offer cheaper netbooks with integrated features such as webcams, which could be a better option for those who don't need Bluetooth or extra USB ports.

Acer to build laptop with 3-D screen

2009-06-12T01:19:00.001-07:00

It's timed with the surge in Hollywood animated and action movies filmed in three dimensions

Hoping to ride a recent surge in movies and TV shows filmed in 3-D, Acer Inc. plans to release a notebook PC this fall equipped with a 15.6-inch 3-D screen, according to a report.

The notebook will have built-in software that can correctly display 3-D movies but also convert regular 2-D movies into 3-D, Campbell Kan, vice president of Acer's mobile computing unit, told the Taiwanese magazine, Digitimes on Monday.

A request for confirmation with Acer officials in the U.S. was not immediately returned.

Acer won't be the first to offer 3-D-enabled notebooks. In 2003, Sharp Corp. released its Actius RD3D notebook with nearly identical 3-D rendering capabilities.

The Actius RD3D was targeted at biotech researchers, car designers and architects. But even within that specialized business audience, it did not appear to catch on widely and was discontinued within several years.

The 3-D laptop was even panned by sister magazine PC World in 2006 as being one of the 25 worst tech products of all time for its poor 3-D effects and for being hard on the eyes.

The Acer notebook, apparently aimed at a consumer audience, may have a better chance to catch on.

More than a dozen major Hollywood movies have been released in the last three years that were filmed in 3-D, including animated movies such as Monsters vs. Aliens, Bolt, Chicken Little and Up, action-heavy or gory movies such as Journey to the Center of the Earth, My Bloody Valentine and Scar, and concert films such as U2 3D and Hannah Montana / Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert.

Directors, including Steven Spielberg and James Cameron, have thrown their support behind films in 3-D. There have also been a number of network TV shows and commercials broadcast recently in 3-D.

Consumer electronics companies such as Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Technnologies Inc. are also building TVs with 3-D screens.

Users of Acer's first-generation notebook will still need to wear stereoscopic glasses for the 3-D to be effective, Kan said, though future models should be able to show the content in 3-D without special glasses.

The notebook will ship with Windows 7 and be available at the end of October, Kan said. No names or prices were announced.

Steps to Increase Replacement Laptop Computer Battery Lifespan

2009-06-08T21:50:00.001-07:00

Many times you wonder why your replacement laptop computer battery dies so quickly and if there are any precautions you can take to avoid this problem. If you care for and maintain your batteries properly, you can easily extend the lives of your laptop computer replacement batteries. It can be frustrating when you purchase a replacement battery for your laptop and after a few months the battery life has significantly declined. This is not what you want to happen. Below are some simple steps that can be taken to ensure that your battery lasts for its maximum potential.

If you constantly remove your replacement battery from the laptop and store it away it can ultimately become soiled, and no longer functional at peak capabilities. To alleviate the problem of a soiled battery, take a cotton swab and Isopropyl alcohol to rub down the laptop battery. When cleaning the metal connectors be sure to always use a dry cloth. While cleaning the contacts you should use the Isopropyl alcohol. This will properly clean your replacement laptop battery. Having clean contacts helps maintain a good connection between your battery and notebook computer. The optimal place to store your laptop battery is in a cool, dry place that is away from excessive heat. Make it a point to keep the laptop battery away from any form of extreme heat. Heat is a batteries enemy, so avoiding heat is very advantageous to your batteries lifespan. Also make sure that the battery is not near any metallic objects that can disrupt the batteries charge. It is not uncommon for Lithium-Ion batteries to discharge after extended periods of being stored.

It is a good idea to exercise any replacement laptop batteries at least once every two to three weeks. Exercising a laptop computer battery means using the battery and not leaving it dormant for extended periods of time. If the laptop battery is not used for extended periods of time it is highly recommended to exercise it in-between down times. This will prevent significant battery capacity loss. By following this simple step your laptop battery will be able to store more of a charge than if otherwise left alone. If you do not use the laptop battery frequently then you should exercise it before attempting to use it regularly.

If you are using an AC Adapter to power your computer then it is advisable to remove the good battery from your notebook and replace it with an old, short run-time battery. This is a good practice as the battery in the laptop will continuously be charged and discharged rendering the battery life shorter than ever expected. Excessive charging and recharging of batteries drastically shortens battery life. Thus, it is a good idea to remove that brand new battery from your laptop when it is being powered through the AC Adapter.

Utilizing your laptops power management features prior to use can extend the life of your battery.

Defragmenting your laptop is beneficial to your computers performance along with its battery life. Having a clean, defragmented notebook ensures that the laptop will run in an efficient manner. Having a laptop computer run efficiently will increase the batteries life span, by not draining it trying to reach programs. All these simple tips can ensure that your replacement laptop computer battery will have an extended lifespan.

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The 4 Best Laptop Backup Solutions

2009-06-08T21:48:00.000-07:00

People searching for data backup solutions often overlook that service as it applies to a laptop. Doing a laptop backup, for some reason, does not rank very high on most people’s action item list, despite the fact that laptop computers are scores more likely to be stolen than a desktop. Add that risk to the fact that a laptop computer is just as likely to quit as a desktop (in some cases, even more so), you need to explore backup options for your laptop.

One of the easiest solutions for laptop backup is using flash memory units. You can find them very cheaply in a number of sizes ranging from as little as a few megabytes all the way up to multiple gigabytes. They are the new floppy disk; they store data indefinitely with no power usage and are highly portable. Unfortunately, they are also easy to steal or damage.

External hard drives are a great way to store your data. They remain separated from the main system, so they are not usually affected by system wide problems, are available in huge sizes, and have recently become quite affordable. Of course, you can still lose them or they can crash just as easily as a regular drive.

Some people feel comfortable backing up their data burning CD copies of their important folders. This is fine if you only want to backup key files and only so often, but this type of media can only be used once and doesn’t have the storage capacity to make it practical for extremely large amounts of data.

Online backup services have grown in popularity recently due to their ease of use, very high security, and relatively low cost. Some services even have an option that backs up your files automatically every day or so (you can set the time frame). The main downside to this service is that if your computer crashes, you need Internet access to restore your files. Remember that you can be downloading huge amounts of files for a restoration operation, so that can take some serious time. No Internet connection can be as fast as the USB port you plug an external drive into.

While no one method is completely fool proof, using two or more methods for redundant security is often the best course of action. Luckily for us, the cost of a laptop backup plan is pretty low in general, so using two methods is not prohibitively expensive. Pick one method or pick them all, but just do it before it is too late.

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Waterproof Laptop Cases

2009-06-08T21:45:00.001-07:00

The laptop is one of the many technological marvels of the 21st century. It helps a lot of businessmen and professionals to efficiently manage their work even while traveling. They can use just one laptop and carry it anywhere they go, thereby revolutionizing mobile computing.

A laptop case protects it from damages and scratches. A variety of laptop cases are available in the market. They cater to the need and style of the user. The case takes care of the laptop. It protects it from dust, shock, corrosion, moisture, water and heat.

Waterproof laptop cases are becoming increasingly popular. These cases specifically protect the laptop from water damage. Moisture is known to impair any kind of electronic device. Laptops are no exception to this rule. Hence, it is extremely important to protect the laptop from water.

Waterproof laptops are generally made from plastic. Plastic is water-resistant. It is the ideal material for waterproof cases. At times, users who commute extensively get caught in rain or snow. Normal leather cases are not waterproof and there is a danger of the laptop getting damaged. But with use of waterproof cases, this danger can be eliminated completely.

Many people commute to work by waterways using ferries. There is a possibility that the sea may turn violent due to rough weather conditions. In such situations, the waves are known to rise and wet everything onboard. To safeguard the laptop against such unwarranted situations, it is advisable to use waterproof laptop cases. Laptops are very expensive. Even at home, it is possible that water or any other liquid may come in contact with the mechanism. To prevent such damage, many people use waterproof laptop cases.

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Kelebihan Susu

2009-06-07T21:34:00.000-07:00

Jika anda cepat marah dan berasa jiwa tidak tenang dan sudah puas mencuba pelbagai petua serta menghabiskan ribuan ringgit untuk mengatasinya, mengapa tidak mencuba satu cara murah dan enak.

Hanya dengan minum susu dapat membantu mengatasi masalah itu. Selain susu, apa saja makanan yang kaya dengan kalsium berupaya menenangkan jiwa.

Pakar pemakanan Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi Makanan Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Profesor Dr Suhaila Mohamed, berkata ada banyak faktor menyebabkan seseorang cepat marah.

Katanya, makanan mengandungi kalsium bukan jawapan mutlak untuk meredakan kemarahan, tetapi kajian sains membuktikan kalsium mempunyai kesan terhadap sistem saraf manusia, iaitu merehatkan otak.

“Sudah terbukti kalsium mempunyai kebolehan menenangkan jiwa. Malah, kajian mendapati antara faktor menyebabkan kemarahan ialah kekurangan kalsium.

“Perhatikan bayi selepas minum susu mudah tidur lena. Begitu juga orang yang menghadapi masalah tidur, antara petuanya ialah minum susu supaya mudah mengantuk,” katanya.

Dr Suhaila juga berkata, wanita yang sedang haid sering dikatakan mudah cepat marah dan dari segi sains, keadaan ini berlaku kerana ketika itu keperluan kalsium meningkat, tetapi tidak dipenuhi.

Beliau berkata, keperluan kalsium amat penting termasuk untuk mengurangkan rasa sakit dan wanita yang hendak bersalin digalakkan minum susu untuk mengurangkan rasa sakit, manakala golongan tua perlu mengambil kalsium yang cukup untuk mengelakkan pereputan tulang.

Pada usia tua, katanya kalsium banyak digunakan untuk tugas lain menyebabkan kekurangan penyerapan bahan itu menyebabkan tulang menjadi berongga dan keadaan fizikal seperti bongkok boleh berlaku.

BUTTER vs. MARGARINE

2009-05-25T00:39:00.000-07:00

YOUR INFORMATION. ....
Pass The Butter ... please .
This is interesting . . . .

Margarine was originally manufactured to fatten turkeys. When it
killed the turkeys, the people who had put all the money into the
research wanted a payback so they put their heads together to figure
out what to do with this product to get their money back. It was a
white substance with no food appeal so they added the yellow coloring
and sold it to people to use in place of butter. How do you like it?
They have come out with some clever new flavorings.

DO YOU KNOW.. the difference between margarine and butter?

Read on to the end...gets very interesting!

Both have the same amount of calories.

Butter is slightly higher in saturated fats at 8 grams compared to 5 grams.

Eating margarine can increase heart disease in women by 53% over
eating the same amount of butter, according to a recent Harvard
Medical Study.

Eating butter increases the absorption of many other nutrients in other foods.

Butter has many nutritional benefits where margarine has a few
only because they are added!

Butter tastes much better than margarine and it can enhance the
flavors of other foods.

Butter has been around for centuries where margarine has been around
for less than100 years

And now, for Margarine..

Very high in trans fatty acids .

Triple risk of coronary heart disease .
Increases total cholesterol and LDL (this is the bad cholesterol) and
lowers HDL cholesterol, (the good cholesterol)

Increases the risk of cancers up to five fold.

Lowers quality of breast milk.

Decreases immune response.

Decreases insulin response.

And here's the most disturbing fact.... HERE IS THE PART THAT IS VERY
INTERESTING!

Margarine is but ONE MOLECULE away from being PLASTIC..

This fact alone was enough to have me avoiding margarine for life and
anything else that is hydrogenated (this means hydrogen is added,
changing the molecular structure of the substance).

You can try this yourself:

Purchase a tub of margarine and leave it in your garage or shaded
area. Within a couple of days you will note a couple of things:

* no flies, not even those pesky fruit flies will go near it (that
should tell you something)

* it does not rot or smell differently because it has no nutritional
value ; nothing will grow on it. Even those teeny weeny microorganisms
will not a find a home to grow. Why? Because it is nearly plastic .
Would you melt your Tupperware and spread that on your toast?

AMARAN!!! Jangan Jilat Sampul Surat

2009-05-25T00:35:00.000-07:00

Seorang wanita sedang bekerja di sebuah pejabat pos di California . Beliau tidak menggunakan span untuk perekat sampul suratnya tapi sebaliknya menjilat pelekat sampul surat yang dipegangnya. Pada hari yang sama juga wanita itu mendapati terdapat satu luka kecil pada lidahnya. Luka itu membengkak. Wanita tersebut terus pergi berjumpa doctor untuk mendapatkan rawatan kerana risau akan lukanya. Tetapi setelah diperiksa oleh doktor tiada apa yang tidak kena dengan lidah beliau dan doktor menganggap bahawa ia hanyalah luka kecil dan bengkak biasa. Wanita itu tidak merasakan sakit atau kebas
walaupun lidahnya bengkak. Tetapi setelah hari berganti hari. Bengkak pada lidah wanita tersebut semakin membesar. Dengan rasa yang tidak puas hati beliau terus berjumpa doktor kembali dan memaksa doctor berbuat sesuatu pada lidahnya. Doktor tersebut terus mengarahkan wanita itu menjalani ujian x-ray. Keputusannya doktor tersebut mendapati terdapat satu benjolan pada lidah wanita itu. Lantas doktor menasihatkan agar wanita itu menjalankan pembedahan kecil pada lidahnya untuk memastikan punca benjolan pada
lidah wanita tersebut. Tetapi apa yang berlaku ialah sebaik sahaja doktor memotong
bahagian yang benjol tersebut, seekor lipas keluar daripada lidah wanita itu. Kesimpulannya terdapat telur lipas pada pelekat sampul surat yang dijilatnya. Telur itu mampu menetas di dalam lidah dan kelembapan di dalam mulutnya. Ini adalah kisaha benar yang ditulis didalam berita CNN.

Andy Humes menulis: "Saya pernah bekerja di dalam kilang membuat sampul surat ". "Anda tentu tidak percaya jika saya mengatakan di dalam tangki pelekat untuk diletakkan pada penutup sampul surat terdapat beraneka benda yang terapung di permukaan "tray" gam tersebut!". "Saya sudah bertahun tidak mengamalkan perbuatan menjilat perekat sampul surat sebaliknya saya menggunakan span basah". "Saya juga pernah bekerja di sebuah syarikat percetakan. Majikan tidak membenarkan pekerjanya menjilat sampul surat . Saya tidak pernah faham mengapa. "Satu hari apabila saya menarik satu palet sampul surat sebanyak 2500 kotak. Di belakangnya terdapat banyak sekali lipas dan telur lipas di suatu sudut pada kotak kertas. Saya melihat beberapa ekor lipas sedang menikmati gam pada sampul-sampul surat tersebut!"

INGAT TUE...BAHAYA!!!

AMARAN!!! Jangan Jilat Sampul Surat

LOOK CLOSELY BY CLICKING ON ANY PART OF THE MURAL.

2009-05-24T22:00:00.000-07:00

It is called the Cochrane Mural.

For those not living in the west, Cochrane is NW of Calgary and east of Banff, in the foothills of the Rockies. This mural was at the Cochrane Ranch House. Each tile is 1 foot square and has it's own individual picture. Each tile is by a different artist. All of them placed together form this huge mural.

You can click on each of the tiles to see them in detail.
Click the horse's eye.

Click on:

http://www.muralmosaic.com/Cochrane.html

JANDA YANG DAHAGA (18SX)

2009-05-24T00:06:00.001-07:00

Di sini saya ingin menceritakan sebuah kisah mengenai seorang janda yang baru sahaja kematian suami.... Hasnah [bukan nama sebenar] seorang janda kaya yang baru sahaja kematian suaminya akibat kemalangan jalanraya. Beliau masih muda lagi dan mempunyai potongan badan yang cantik.

Sejak kematian suaminya, beliau sentiasa diusik oleh jejaka-jejaka kampung yang sudah lama memendam rasa kepadanya. Namun begitu, Hasnah tidak pernah melayan karenah pemuda-pemuda kampung tersebut, kerana hatinya masih lagi merindui arwah suaminya... Walaupun.... hatinya berasa sepi ketika waktu ini. Lebih-lebih lagi di waktu malam.... Rasa sepi hatinya tiada siapa yang tahu...

Pada satu malam, kira-kira pukul 2 pagi..... beliau bangun dari
katilnya... badannya terasa panas..... tekaknya terasa haus....
beliau terasa begitu dahaga sekali. Beliau bangun dan keluar dari bilik menuju ke dapur,... sampai saja didapur... beliau terus membuka peti ais dan mengambil sebotol air sejuk.... beliau tuang kedalam cawan dan meminumya... Setelah meminum air tersebut.. beliau kembali kedalam bilik dan tidur semula...

Sekian... Terima Kasih..
Itulah kisah seorang janda yang dahaga...... .....

Wah, sepenuh hati korang mambaca nyer. Ha...haa...haaa

DO YOU EAT PETAI?

2009-05-23T23:39:00.000-07:00

ADVICE FROM UKM MEDICAL DOCTOR

Little did you know ...... after reading THIS, you'll NEVER look at petai in the same way again!

Petai contains three natural sugars -sucrose, fructose and glucose. Combined with fiber, petai gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proved that just two servings of petai provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder petai is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way petai can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression:
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND among people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating petai.. This is because petai contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS(premenstrual syndrome):
Forget the pills - eat petai. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anaemia:
High in iron, petai can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anaemia.

Blood Pressure:
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the petai industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power :
200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating petai at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert. Understand that bananas contain lot of potassium too so eat more banana. Just look at those monkeys, they are really active, alert, smart and cunny too!!

Constipation:
High in fiber, including petai in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers:
One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a petai milkshake, sweetened with honey. The petai calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system..

Heartburn:
Petai has a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating petai for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness:
Snacking on petai between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites:
Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of the petai skin.. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves:
Petai is high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight:
Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs... The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers:
Petai is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control:
Many other cultures see petai as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Holland , for example, pregnant women eat petai to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affecti ve Disorder (SAD) :
Petai can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer, tryptophan..

Smoking:
Petai can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal..

Stress:
Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium petai snack.

Strokes:
According to research in 'The New Engla nd Journal of Medicine,' eating petai as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%'.

Warts:
Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of petai and place it on the wart. Carefully hold the petai in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, as you can see, petai really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around. So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A Petai a day keeps the doctor away'.

Betul ke Suami Berperut Boroi Lebih Bahagia?

2009-05-21T00:23:00.000-07:00

SAYA ada membaca satu artikel di dalam akhbar baru-baru ini mengenai isu suami boroi. Dalam ulasan artikel berkenaan seolah menceritakan bahawa suami yang boroi menandakan mereka sangat bahagia hidup berumah tangga.

Saya berkahwin 3 tahun lalu, dan mempunyai seorang cahaya mata. Di awal perkahwinan suami saya berbadan kurus dengan berat lebih kurang 59 kilogram dan berperut leper. Namun setelah 3 tahun berkahwin beratnya mencecah 72 kilogram dan perutnya sudah mula membuncit seperti wanita mengandung 3-4 bulan. Namun dia masih sihat dan tidak dirundung penyakit. Jika benar artikel berkenaan, benarkah perut suami saya yang buncit itu tanda dia amat bahagia hidup berumah tangga dengan saya?

ISTERI BAHAGIA,
Hulu Langat.

JAWAPAN
Isu ini telah didebatkan berkurun lamanya. Lelaki akan bertambah berat badan setelah berumah tangga adalah suatu perkara biasa dan ianya pasti berlaku. Lelaki bujang lebih cenderung hidup aktif, kurang makan dan kurang waktu rehat. Ke sana dan ke mari bersama teman-teman dan setiap masa dipenuhi aktiviti. Malah waktu dan pola pemakanan mereka juga tidak menentu. Lebih-lebih lagi lelaki yang hidup berjauhan dari keluarga.

Oleh itu hampir kesemua lelaki bujang berperut leper dan berat badan mereka sekitar 48-60 kilogram. Namun setelah seseorang lelaki itu mendirikan rumah tangga, dari tahun ke setahun berat badan mereka akan bertambah. Ini adalah kerana mereka sudah tidak lagi hidup aktif. Lebih banyak masa dihabiskan bersama anak dan isteri di rumah. Jadual makan yang teratur, tambah apabila mendapat isteri yang pandai dan gemar memasak. Hampir semua lelaki berkahwin dengan tujuan untuk makan di rumahï. Lelaki akan merasa selesa setelah berkahwin kerana ada isteri yang akan menyediakan makanan dan mudah bagi mereka untuk makan.

Berbanding wanita. Wanita yang hidup bujang masih tetap memasak. Jadi mereka akan terus memasak setelah berumah tangga malah menurut kajian wanita akan lebih minat memasak setelah berumah tangga. Mereka didapati akan mula gemar mengumpul resepi dan menonton rancangan masakan. Mereka akan mula tertarik dengan aksesori dapur seperti set kuali, periuk dan alatan-alatan memasak walaupun pada zaman bujang mereka tidak bergitu. Apabila dapat menyediakan satu hidangan untuk suami dan melihat suami memakannya, isteri akan merasa cukup puas. Itu Hakikat!

Setelah berumah tangga, kebanyakkan lelaki tidak punya banyak aktiviti yang dapat mengeluarkan peluh. Hanya aktiviti seks sahaja yang dapat mengeluarkan peluh dan menjadi medium utama dalam pembakaran lemak mereka. Jadi lemak dari pemakanan mereka akan mula berkumpul di perut. Lama-kelamaan perut mereka akan mula membuncit atau dalam istilah lain boroi Terdapat 2 jenis lelaki boroi, pertama lelaki dengan berat badan yang bertambah, bertambah gemuk dan berperut buncit, manakala jenis kedua di mana lelaki itu akan bertambah berat badannya tetapi masih lagi kurus cuma bahagian perut sahaja membuncit.

Walaupun saintifik tidak dapat menjawab bahawa lelaki yang boroi tanda mereka bahagia hidup berumah tangga, tetapi melalui kajian ianya terjawab dengan mudah. Hampir 92% lelaki berkahwin akan boroi setelah 2 tahun dan ke atas tempoh perkahwinan. Malah statistik penceraian juga melaporkan hampir 89% kes penceraian berlaku kepada suami yang “slim” dan masih tampan. Berbanding kadar penceraian yang melibatkan suami boroi hanya sekadar 19% kes penceraian.

Mungkin anda terperanjat sekarang namun itulah hakikatnya. Jadi beruntunglah kepada mereka yang mempunyai suami boroi. Dan menurut kajian lagi, lelaki boroi lebih penyayang dan berfikiran jauh dan lebih mementingkan hidup berumah tangga.

Persepsi lelaki dan wanita cukup berbeza. 97% suami mula jemu atau mengelak untuk mengadakan aktiviti seks bersama isteri mereka apabila wanita itu mula gemuk, semakin tidak terurus, kurang perhatian kepada suami, melebihkan anak-anak dan apabila si siteri tidak lagi menitik beratkan penampilan. 97% kes penceraian datangnya dari masalah isteri yang sebegini.

Jadi awas dengan penampilan anda. Namun sebaliknya pula bagi isteri. Isteri tidak memandang ke arah rupa paras suaminya setelah berkahwin. Cukup sekadar menyisir rambut dengan kemas dan berpakaian kemas, isteri akan terus setia menyayangi suaminya meskipun si suami semakin bulat atau perutnya semakin membuncit dan ada di antara mereka yang mempunyai perut yang seolah-olah mahu meletup.. Selalunya suami akan terus mengimpikan isteri yang cantik dan menarik sepanjang usia perkahwinannya tetapi isteri hanya sekadar mengimpikan suami yang bertanggung jawab dan penyayang dan paras rupa suami seperti boroi, botak dan bau badan bukan lagi ukuran buat mereka sepanjang tempoh perkahwinan.

Nampak sekali dunia ini tidak adil, namun itulah hakikat yang harus diterima sejak azali lagi. Oleh itu pada zaman dahulu kala hampir 77% wanita yang berkahwin memakai susuk untuk memastikan suami mereka akan terus setia dan tidak berkahwin lain. Lihat sahaja potongan pinggang mereka yang digelar pinggang kerengga, buah dada yang munggil dipadankan dengan kebaya ketat, punggung yang padat dan bersanggul tinggi, bagi mereka itulah kekuatan seorang perempuan.

Dari sudut lain pula mengatakan lelaki memang akan mudah buncit selepas berumah tangga atas faktor hubungan seks.

Kembali kepada persoalan anda, jadi kesimpulannya, suami yang berperut buncit tanda mereka bahagia hidup berumah tangga adalah benar, seperti yang telah anda baca pada artikel berkenaan. Tetapi awasi suami anda, walau pun mereka berberut buncit tetapi pastikan mereka kekal sihat. Anda sebagai isteri berperanan besar untuk memastikan menu yang dimasak buat suami dan anak-anak adalah menu yang sihat. Kurangkan minyak, gula dan garam. Amalkan pemakanan sihat sekeluarga.

Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS Receiver

2009-05-18T01:33:00.000-07:00

Features:
* Receiver: high-sensitivity WAAS-capable GPS receiver by SiRF
* Display: 4.3 diagonal, 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT landscape display, with white back-light and touch screen
* Unit dimensions: 4.9�W x 2.9�H x 0.9� D (12.4 x 7.4 x 2.3 cm)
* Weight: 6.2 oz. (190 g)
* Battery life: 3 to 7 hours
* Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling
* FM transmitter (U.S., Australia and New Zealand only)
* Alerts for traffic, road construction and weather-related tie-ups. n�vi 660 uses data to suggest alternate routes before problems are encountered
* Includes Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature
* Voice announces streets by name
* Preloaded maps for all of North America or Europe
* Fingertip touch-screen interface
* Look up addresses and points of interest
* Choose 2D or 3D map perspective
* Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety cams
* Built in Travel Kit includes MP3 player with sample MPs, audio books, picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters, calculator and more
* Add optional software such as Travel and Language Guides to personalize n�vi
* SD memory card expansion slot
* USB interface for loading data

Mini Laptop Computers - The Top Five Mini Notebook Laptops

2009-05-18T01:21:00.000-07:00

On your search to find the best mini notebook laptop you will come across several different selections. The choice you make in the end will depend on your preference. What you like in a laptop will also decide the total cost as well. Finding the right one can be difficult if you don’t know exactly what you want. When you begin your search you may want to check out the five most popular mini notebook laptops that are out right now and go from there.

The first notebook laptop to consider, and one of the most popular, would be the Acer Aspire. The Acer Aspire is popular for several reasons. The Acer sports a wide 9 inch widescreen which is perfect if you plan to use this laptop a lot. It has sharp and bright color that is adjustable to help you see better. Acer is a little bit larger than the other mini notebooks but not by much. The Aspire is the best mini laptop if you want to find a smaller notebook but still keep a lot of your great features.

The second mini laptop that is growing in popularity is the Asus Eee PC 1000. This model is larger than the original Asus notebooks that are already out, but it is still considered a mini. It has the same Intel Atom processor that you can find in all the other Asus models. One good feature to the Asus is that it runs less on energy, so your battery lasts longer while you are out.

The third mini to consider is the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 inch. One good thing about the Dell Inspiron mini laptop is the fact that it can be upgraded with a 16GB drive for more storage. The battery lasts for about 31/2 hours without charging. This is not quite as long as other batteries, but it’s still competitive. With Dell Inspiron you can personalize your notebook and build it from scratch only adding what you want to put into your mini.

The fourth mini to consider is the HP mini laptop. One problem that consumers seem to run into when searching for a HP mini is the price. While they do run a bit more expensive they still do not offer anything extraordinary that would settle your decision to go with an HP. If you choose an HP then it is because it has the features you are looking for. The HP mini’s come with a full size keyboard.

The final notebook to consider is the Sony VAIO. The Sony mini comes with an 8.9 inch screen and features a big 80GB of hard drive. The Sony mini notebook weighs in at a little over three pounds. It also features the Windows Vista home Basic.

If you are still having a hard time deciding on which mini notebook laptop to purchase, make yourself a list of what is most important to you. Then you can use that list to rule out the ones that will not provide what you need. Once you have narrowed down your list then you can make your mind up based on the one notebook laptop that has everything you need.

Take a look at the Mini Laptop Computers on offer: http://www.minilaptopcomputers.net

HOW TO Create an excellent Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment?

2009-05-13T00:38:00.001-07:00

This is an easy way to create a deep conditioning treatment to maintain healthy, soft and smooth hair.

Instructions

Step 1 - I know, I know. There are a lot of ingredients that you'd think would be enough to do the job. But, I'm telling you use them together and you will have the softest hair you have *ever* felt. Take the bottle of the cheaper conditioner, make sure all the contents are settled to the bottom.

Step 2 - Pour in equal parts of the Leave-In and Deep Conditioning treatment and shake the bottle well. Next, mix in the Olive oil and coconut oil, use a little water if you must.

Step 3 - Wash your hair as you normally would and pat dry. Make sure not to rub your hair, it causes breakage and knotting in the hair. Remove as much moisture as you can and apply the mixture. Thoroughly coat the hair from root to tip and massage into scalp.

Step 4 - Wrap your hair in a towel and leave it be to set for 20-30 minutes or more if you like. The longer it sets the better it is for your hair. When ready, rinse with cool water and style as you normally would.

Ta-Da! Smoother, softer hair at your finger tips.

HOW TO Have Your Best Year Ever Through Effective Goal Setting?

2009-05-13T00:35:00.001-07:00

With this year winding down to a close, it’s a good idea to start making plans for the start of a brand new one. It’s the time where we must take the mistakes and triumphs of the past, and shape what we have learned to make next year our best ever. As we would all like next year to be better than last year, it goes without saying that we must make certain worthwhile changes order for this to occur. If you haven’t begun setting your goals yet, now is the best time to do so. The following guidelines will help you to have your best year ever through effective goal setting.

Instructions

Step 1 - Write Down Your Goals - In order for a goal to be worth its weight in gold, it must be written down. The misconception of many people is that if they wish or pray for something hard enough, it will practically appear out of thin air. Nothing could be further from the truth. Although, saying a prayer or two gives us joy and hope, prayer by itself is not very meaningful. You must write down each of your goals and provide such details as schedules, deadlines, activities, obstacles, and benefits. This will solidify the goal, and give it power.

Step 2 - Set Each Goal as a Positive Statement - Whenever you decide that you want something, it is always a good idea to state it as if it were going to show up without fail. Simply stating “I want to lose 30 pounds in 6 months” will not be the driving force behind reaching your goal. You must think of your goal as if it were a company payroll check. You know for certain that you will receive that check regardless of snow storms, traffic jams, burning buildings, or power outages. Your goals should also possess this type of force. An example of a positive statement would be, “I will complete next year’s marathon race”, "I will buy a new car in 3 months" or “I will visit the Pyrenees next summer.”

Step 3 - Set Big Goals - Any goal that you set needs to be big in scope. It should be big enough to make you work like you’ve never worked before. It should be big enough and difficult enough to force you to use every brain cell, muscle, and tissue that you didn’t even know you possessed. Your goal should be the equivalent of climbing Mount Rushmore. It should take days, setbacks, triumphs, failures, fatigue, aches, and pains before you finally reach it. Never set the easy go-nowhere goals that you will reach in 30 minutes. The true purpose of a goal is to stretch you, make you more confident, and thus improve your life. Therefore, set big goals.

Step 4 - Keep Operational Goals Small - As it is important to set big goals, it is just as important to not set them too high. When you set a goal that is too big, it becomes entirely impossible to reach. It would be the equivalent of sending someone a haircut through the mail, or driving a car from the back seat. As you know, these activities will not accomplish anything. The same result occurs with goals that are too big. The goals that you set must be big, but they must also be small enough or low enough for you to reach.

Step 5 - Set Performance Goals, Not Outcome Goals - Before you can proceed with this step, it will be important for you to first understand the difference between performance and outcome goals. Performance goals are objectives that force you to compete with yourself. They are extremely important, because you are the one pulling all of the strings. You are the producer, director, screenwriter, actor, cinematographer, and set designer. Outcome goals are those that are carried out by an external form of energy, which we can neither control nor hold responsible. Examples of outcome goals would be bad weather, a failing economy, flu season, or forest fires. In a sporting event, you can only control your performance, and not that of your competitor. With goals, the same is also true. Set performance goals only.

Step 6 - Be Precise About Your Goals - No goal is really a goal unless it is detailed and precise. Your goal must serve as your map or guide post that will keep you focused at every turn. Many of us have ridden the railways to those long trips to visit relatives and friends. On those occasions, we have, in many cases, taken for granted that we would reach our destinations safely and on time. However, there is a great certainty that we’ve never thought about the details that made this possible. These details include time of departure, arrival time, directions, fuel, staff schedules, railway and train maintenance, and emergency issues. Your goals must have such details as timelines, schedules, projections, and many others.

Step 7 - Set Priorities for Your Goals - One of the most effective ways to reach one goal is to have several at one time. However, you will not want to work on all of them simultaneously. Therefore, it is best that you prioritize your goals. The most important, most pressing, or easiest to reach goals should be the ones that you focus on first. This is so important for the focus factor. You must be able to concentrate fully on each goal, and will only be able to do so by prioritizing and working on them one at a time. When you have reached one goal, you can then scratch it off your list and begin to work on the next one. In short, prioritize.

Step 8 - Shun SNOIPism - Many of us feel more comfortable keeping our goals to ourselves, and with good reason. The truth is that we don’t share our goals, because we fear that those that we entrust with them will convince us that we are being silly, and that we will ultimately give up on our goals solely based on someone else’s opinion. Zig Ziglar, the great motivational philosopher of our time, would call us “SNIOP“, which means that we are Susceptible to the Negative Influences of Other People. Don’t let this be you. If you have loved ones with whom you can share your goals with and know that they will support you, then share with those people. Otherwise, you must keep your goals to yourself.

Step 9 - Compete with Other Like-Minded People Who Have Goals of Their Own - Although much effort is needed to reach our goals, the work that is required of us does not have to be unpleasant. In fact, you could even make it an enjoyable experience. A good way to do this is by having a friendly competition with others who have goals of their own. For example, if your goal is to lose 30 pounds in 6 months and a close friend has a completely different goal, you could have a friendly competition on who will reach their goal first. The aim is not to outdo each other. Instead, it is to cheerlead and to praise each other when certain milestones have been reached. This could actually give you more energy and increase your motivation level.

Step 10 - Maintain a Weekly Progress Report of Your Goals - Keep a weekly report card on your progress. For example, if your goal is to read 12 books in 6 months, you could first break that down into 2 books a month, one book every 2 weeks, and a half of a book each week. Then, each week, you should check your weekly reading progress. If you find that you’re on schedule, make sure that you stay on schedule. On the other hand, if you have fallen slightly behind, double your reading efforts until you have gotten back on schedule. Keep doing this until you have reached your reading goal.

Step 11 - After You’ve Reached Each of Your Goals, Celebrate - Cheers! Hip! Hip! Hooray! You’ve made it. You’ve worked hard, maintained focus, stayed on schedule, and now you’ve become a success. Now, comes the fun part! CELEBRATE! Take the day off from work, go to the movies, buy yourself a nice gift, treat yourself to dinner at your favorite restaurant, stay out very late, or don’t stay out at all. Celebrate and enjoy your victory.

Tips & Warnings

- Write down 100 goals.
- Maintain a positive attitude.
- Read Inspirational books.
- Keep company with positive people.
- Make sure to set deadlines.
- Avoid those who will try to discourage you.
- Never make goals easy to reach.
- Never lose focus.

8 Gifts You Should NEVER Give to Your Boss or Co-Workers

2009-05-13T00:34:00.001-07:00

There are no formal business etiquette “rules” that require anyone to give a gift to a co-worker or boss, but many people do exchange gifts at work. It is important to remember that giving the wrong gift can convey a message that is too personal, romantic, or even offensive. You also run the risk of making the recipient feel uncomfortable if they do not offer you a gift in return, or alienating co-workers if your gift is showy.

Deciding on the right gift to give can be difficult, but the following gifts are never right:

1. ”Adult” Items: Items that could be considered sexual in nature are inappropriate (and may even be illegal) in the workplace. Anything “adult” in nature should never be given in the workplace setting – even to the closest of co-workers. This not only includes the obvious like pornography and adult “toys,” but also includes artwork, books, and any image or rendering that depicts nudity or that may suggest a sexual act.

2. Gifts That Carry a Discriminating or Demeaning Message: Never give gifts that could be considered offensive to women, minorities, or any race, culture, groups, or individual with disabilities – even if presented in the “spirit of fun.” This includes cards, gifts, artwork, caricatures, publications, and any other item that could be interpreted as stereotyping or discriminatory.

3. Politically-Oriented and Religious Gifts: Unless someone has specifically asked for a particular political or religious item, book, or gift, do not try to guess on one. If you do honor a specific request, keep in mind that the item could still offend someone else in the office and give it wrapped and in private.

4. Personal Care Products: Grooming items and sundries are generally too personal to give, especially when given to a member of the opposite sex. This includes body and skin care products, perfumes, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, and shaving sundries. That scented hand lotion you love might seem like a good idea but when given to a person with allergies or asthma you are giving a gift that cannot be used.

5. Intimate Clothing: All under garments, and in most cases, any articles of clothing except for hats, scarves, or gloves are not good gifts to give co-workers or your boss. A corporate T-shirt is acceptable, but may seem a bit on the “cheap” side.

6. Romantic Jewelry: If you give jewelry, stick to small, casual items and give them only to members of the same sex unless the gift is being given by a group.

The key to remember when giving jewelry is that some items may be interpreted as a romantic gesture, especially if the jewelry is expensive. The best jewelry items to give are inexpensive or moderately priced watches (including pocket watches) or simple, trendy bracelets or pins. Pearls, diamonds and gemstones are generally not a good idea if the gift is intended as a casual gesture.

7. Flowers: Do not give roses. It is better to give poinsettias, “lucky” bamboo, or other plants instead of flowers. They last longer and cannot be interpreted as a romantic gesture.

Casual flowers like daisies, wildflowers, or bulbs the turn into blooms are also fine. (Hint: No one really likes a chia pet.)

8. Cash: Never give your boss or a co-worker cash (but gift cards are acceptable). Cash should only be given by the company or employer when it is given as a taxable bonus, not as a personal gift.

Business Gifts Etiquette Tips: Giving no gift at all can be better than giving the wrong gift. A good rule of thumb is to ask yourself if the gift is something you would let a child see (even if they would not enjoy the gift itself). If you would not let a child see the gift, it may not be appropriate to give to someone at work.

HOW TO Create and maintain your personal budget?

2009-05-13T00:33:00.001-07:00

Staying financially fit during an economic downturn is vital--especially for recent college graduates or anyone else just entering the work world. Here are some tips to create and maintain a budget.

Instructions

Step 1 - Devise a budget. While following a budget after school sounds like more work, it’s vital to ensure that you stay on track of finances after college. With loans to pay and probably not much income coming in, a budget gives you a good idea of where you stand. Even if you scratch down your monthly bills and expenditures on a piece of paper, you’ll still see where you need to put your money and where you can cut back spending. Many recent college graduates are intimidated by making a budget—the truth is that you don’t have to keep track of everything using the latest financial software—something simple will do.

Step 2 - Review your budget regularly. The budget won’t work unless you repeatedly review it. For example, if you’re not making your minimum credit card payment month after month, there’s a problem, so you’ll need to see where you can take money from to make the payment. Looking at the budget helps you remember where funds need to be allocated so you don’t wind up doing something like getting extra money one month and blowing it all on something frivolous because you think you have “extra” spending cash. Even if you’re a savvy spender, knowing what your expenses are will help you be more aware of your financial status.

Step 3 - Adjust your budget as necessary. The great thing about a budget is that it can be amended. For example, if you’re just out of school, you may not be paying off student loans for the first six months—but when that payment is added to your expenditures, it can hurt! So you’ll need to constantly reevaluate where money is coming and going. Think of your budget as a living document—you have the power to revise it at any time and doing so can keep you on top of finances. You’re in control of your financial future when you take time to become aware of it.

Step 4 - Integrate your budget into your long-term goals. There will come a time when you’re not just getting by and you’ll want to think about what you want out of things on a long-term basis. If you’re planning on getting a promotion next year, don’t spend that money as if you already have it; instead, plan to use the extra money when you get it to pay off something like credit card debt, which usually has a higher interest rate than school loans and isn’t tax-deductible. Are you getting married soon or getting your own apartment? Once you get on your feet, you can plan on starting a separate fund and putting money towards things you want.

KAWAN

2009-05-09T00:12:00.000-07:00

kata mak,
KAWAN tu ibarat lebah,habis madu sepah dibuang.......

kata abah,
KAWAN tu umpama bunga ros, dipandang cantik dipegang sakit......

kata atuk,
KAWAN tu seperti air, terus me ngalir.....

kata nenek,
KAWAN tu bak bulan, dipuja dan disanjung tp nun jauh di sana ....

kate sedare,
kawan tu mcm makanan, kawan makan kawan!!

kata abang,
KAWAN tu seperti lembu, me ngikut saje ape dikata..........

kata kakak,
KAWAN tu tak ubah macam durian, bau je busuk tp sedap dimakan......

kata adik,
KAWAN tu macam biskut, sekejap ade sekejap takde.......

kata aku,
kawan tu tak kisahlah camner..
walaupun dia IBARAT LEBAH, UMPAMA BUNGA ROS, SEPERTI AIR, BAK
BULAN, SEPERTI LEMBU, TAK UBAH MACAM DURIAN & MACAM BISKUT!!!

dia tetap kawan...
tau tak sebab ape???
sekali aku dah kawan ngan dia selamanye dia ttp kawan aku...
itu cara aku berkawan..!!

walaupun kita me mpunyai kekasih, tapi
teman tetap paling setia.

walaupun kita punyai harta yg banyak,
teman tetap paling berharga.

INSTRUCTION FOR LIFE

2009-05-09T00:10:00.000-07:00

1. GIVE PEOPLE MORE THAN THEY EXPECT AND DO IT CHEERFULLY

2. DON'T BELIEVE ALL U HEAR, SPEND ALL U HAVE OR SLEEP ALL U WANT

3. WHWN U SAY, "I LOVE U", MEAN IT.

4. LOVE DEEPLY AND PASSIONATELY.U MIGHT GET HURT BUT IT'S THE ONLY WAY TO LIVE LIFE COMPLETELY.

5. TALK SLOWLY BUT THINK QUICKLY

6. WHEN SOMEONE ASKS U A QUESTION U DON'T WANT TO ANSWER, SMILE AND ASK"WHY DO U WANT TO KNOW?'

7. REMEMBER THAT GREAT LOVE AND GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS INVOLVE GREAT RISK.

8.SAY"GOD BLESS U" WHEN U HEAR SOMEONE SNEEZE.

9. WHEN U LOSE, DON'T LOSE THE LESSON.

10. REMEMBER THE THREE R'S:RESPECT FOR SELF; RESPECT FOR THE OTHERS; RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL UR ACTIONS.

11. DON'T LET A LITTLE DISPUTE INJURE A GREAT FRIENDSHIP.

12.WHEN U REALIZE U'VE MADE A MISTAKE, TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO CORRECT IT.

13. SMILE WHEN PICKING UP THE THE PHONE.THE CALLER WILL HEAR IT IN UR VOICE.

14. SPEND SOME TIME ALONE.

15.OPEN UR ARMS TO CHANGE, BUT DONT'T LET GO OF UR VALUES.

16.REMEMBER THAT SILENCE IS SOMETIMES THE BEST ANSWER.

17. READ MORE BOOKS AND WATCH LESS TV.

18. LIVE A GOOD, HONORABLE LIFE. THE WHEN U GET OLDER AND THINK BACK, U'LL GET TO ENJOY IT A SECOND TIME

19. TRUST IN GOD BUT LOCK UR CAR.

20. PRAY....THERE'S IMMEASURABLE POWER IN IT.

21. NEVER INTERRUPT WHEN U ARE BEING FLATTERED.

22. MIND UR OWN BUSINESS.

23. DON'T TRUST A MAN/WOMAN WHO DOESN'T CLOSE HIS/HER EYES WHEN U KISS.

24. ONCE A YEAR, GO SOMEPLACE U'VE BEEN BEFORE.

25. IF U MAKE A LOT OF MONEY, PUT IT TO USE HELPING OTHERS WHILE U ARE LIVING. THAT IS WEALTH'S GREATEST SATISFACTION.

26. REMEMBER THAT NOT GETTING WHAT U WANT IS SOMETIMES A STROKE OF LUCK.

27. REMEMBER THAT THE BEST RELATIONSHIP IS ONE WHERE UR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER IS GREATER THAN UR NEED FOR EACH OTHER.

28. JUDGE UR SUCCESS BY WHAT U HAD TO GIVE UP IN ORDER TO GET IT.

29. REMEMBER THAT UR CHARACTER IS UR DESTINY.

How can I make my blog load faster?

2009-05-07T00:56:00.000-07:00

The speed at which your blog loads is critical to attracting more readers to your blog. If your blog takes a long time to load, many readers may leave your blog before they have the chance to read it. Here are a few tips and tricks that will help your blog load faster and attract more users:
Posts

Your blog's load time can be affected by the number of posts you display on your main page. You can easily edit the number of posts displayed of the main page from the Settings | Formatting tab. You can then select the number of posts you want to display on the main page. We recommend displaying 10 or fewer posts on the main page.
Third Party JavaScript and Links

For optimal blog load speed, we recommend using Google/Blogger widgets, JavaScipt and links. However, if you need to use third party JavaScipt and links, your blog will load much faster if you put all JavaScript at the bottom of your blog. If you have third party JavaScript and links in your sidebar, put them in at the bottom of the sidebar.
Images and Media

The more images, videos and other multi-media you have on your blog the longer it will take to load. However, images and other multimedia are important to attracting users to your blog, so it is important to optimize the load speed of your images and media. Here are a few tips to increase the load speed of your media:

* Decrease the size of your images or use thumbnails that link to the full-size image.
* If you use third party images, consider uploading them to Picasa Web Albums via the Blogger post editor.
* If you have a large number of images to display, you can upload all your images (from a vacation or event) to a Picasa Web Album and link to the album in your post or sidebar.

Other suggestions

* If you've added any custom CSS to your blog, make sure you put it at the top of the page.
* The most important content of your blog that catches readers attention should load the quickest. To help you identify which items are taking the longest to load you can use Stopwatch. To use Stopwatch, enter your blog's URL into the text box and click "Start StopWatch". Stopwatch will then open your blog in a frame and will record the time it takes for everything on your blog to load, including images, videos, widgets, etc. Take note of the items that take the longest to load and modify them appropriately using our suggestions

Look at what birds can do at 500mph

2009-05-07T00:45:00.000-07:00

......IF YOU THOUGHT THAT HITTING A BIRD WAS NOT ENOUGH TO TAKE DOWN AN AIRPLANE.... ..
THEN, THINK AGAIN !!

What is the Difference Between Troubleshooting, Testing, and Debugging?

2009-05-07T00:37:00.000-07:00

Spend any amount of time working or playing on computers and soon you’ll hear three words bandied about: troubleshooting, testing and debugging. While the first two are common enough, their meanings might seem blurred or even synonymous. In practice each of these actions is different, though related.

Troubleshooting is the bane of the end-user and customer support technician, and begins when software or hardware does not perform as expected, giving an unanticipated or otherwise unsatisfactory result. In many cases user error is at fault.

The first step in troubleshooting is to cover the basics. Is the software or hardware installed properly? Is it configured properly? Have you read the manual and followed all instructions? Maybe you changed something in your system that precipitated the problem? Have you been using this product all along, or is it a new install?

If it’s a new install you can almost be sure that the trouble lies in the installation process, particularly in the case of hardware. Hardware requires a device driver (software file) that acts as a bridge or interface between the hardware and the operating system. If the device driver fails, the hardware cannot communicate properly with other system components. Device drivers might not be present or might have been installed in the wrong order relative to the device.

If the problem lies in hardware that was working perfectly fine up to the present moment, corruption of the device driver might be the cause. Reinstalling the driver might solve the problem. An updated driver might also do the trick. Other times, reseating a component in the motherboard by powering down the computer, extracting the component then reinstalling it takes care of the issue.

Troubleshooting hardware in Windows™ operating systems is also available through the Device Manager and Help menus. A yellow exclamation mark next to a component in the Device Manager indicates a problem.

Software that starts behaving badly might also be corrupted. Reinstallation can sometimes help, but if a program began acting up after new, unrelated software was installed, there might be a conflict between the two. Firewalls and anti-virus programs are notorious for not playing together nicely, and it’s probably wise to stick to just one program in each of these categories unless you are an advanced user.

Troubleshooting in general usually involves reading manuals or help files, going over the basics to eliminate user error as a potential cause, and using a search engine to investigate how others have solved the problem. If there’s one thing you can always count on as an end user, it’s that someone has walked in your shoes before. The Internet community is very good about providing help, and in most cases answers can be found by diligent searching.

Testing is the precursor to debugging. Testing is commonly the forte of programmers and advanced users, and occurs when a product is new or is being updated and needs to be put through its paces to eliminate potential problems. Testing identifies “bugs” or imperfections so that they can be corrected in the debugging process, before the [next] official release of the product. These “unofficial” releases are known as beta releases (e.g. 3.0b), and public volunteers are known as beta testers.

Beta testing is a valuable resource for software developers because of the varied computer systems participating, combined with the sheer number of hours and scenarios under which the program is used. This flushes out unforeseen problems in a way that can’t be effectively achieved using in house debuggers only. The beta testing phase gives authors a good idea of the readiness of a product for the public domain.

Hardware is beta tested as well but since it is financially prohibitive to provide free beta hardware to the public, hardware testing and debugging is commonly done in house. Beta products might, however, be premiered and in some cases distributed in limited numbers to industry insiders at conferences such as COMDEX.

Beta software is specifically made available for testing and is not considered a stable release. Beta testers install beta software at their own risk, and to help software developers identify the source of a problem, they must supply a healthy amount of information when reporting a bug. Required data varies but generally includes system specifications, beta version and build, the exact conditions under which the bug occurred, and error message content.

Debugging is the forte of programmers and developers, and involves fixing the very code of the software to eliminate errors or bugs. Developers attempt to replicate beta-reported bugs on in house systems for the purpose of eliminating them.

While there are many types of debugging tools, a simple example is a tool that allows the programmer to monitor program code while manipulating it to execute various commands and routines. One basic approach is to simplify the code as much as possible at the suspected troubled spot, while still replicating the problem, narrowing the focus to potential problem lines. In reality, debugging is a complex process that requires different approaches based on factors such as the complexity and length of the software code itself, and the language it’s written with.

Debugging can be a tiresome task, though some languages are easier to debug than others. Java, for example, includes routines that handle exception errors. An exception error occurs when the program encounters a situation that must be addressed before the program can continue on properly. In this case a built-in routine initiates a “search” within the various layers of software code, looking for an answer to the problem. If a fix cannot be found, a fatal exception error occurs and the program shuts down. The resultant error message might include a memory address or some other cryptic data that will not help the user but could be valuable for debugging. Well-written programs should not have fatal errors.

Older programming languages like C or assembly are not as transparent and do not handle errors so efficiently. Debugging programs written in these languages can test the skills and patience of the debugger.

Thankfully for the end user, commercially available software has already been debugged of major flaws. Due to this very reason, most problems encountered by the end user fall within the purview of troubleshooting and can be fixed by means previously mentioned. On those occasions that an end user does encounter a bug, going through the motions of troubleshooting can reveal a work-around until the bug is fixed by the developer.

When asking for help on a Web forum or newsgroup, be sure to do your homework ahead of time. Troubleshooting is time consuming, and people who volunteer their help appreciate someone who has made an effort to find answers. Inquiring about a problem that has been asked and answered repeatedly will not win you friends and is considered poor netiquette.

7 TIPS TO INCREASE METABOLISM

2009-05-06T23:39:00.000-07:00

To increase metabolism, always eat breakfast in the morning. Don't skip breakfast. If you wait until mid morning or afternoon to eat, your metabolism will run slower. Think of breakfast as adding logs to the fireplace. Your metabolism is the fireplace and logs are the breakfast.
Increase metabolism by eating smaller meals through the day. Eat 4 to 6 six small meals, 2 to 3 hours apart.

Don't depend on herbal products to increase metabolism or energy level. Any metabolic increase will be minimum and herbs are not cheap. Instead, include more energy foods such as whole grains, beans, vegetables and fruits.
Park further away and walk. Use the stairs instead of the elevator when possible. Walk to the post office instead of getting into the car. Take your dog on a daily walk. Do more activities around the house to burn energy instead of wasting money on pills and potions that don't work.

Incorporate a walking routine to increase metabolism at least three to four times a week. Walk 30 to 40 minutes each time. This is the best way to increase your metabolism. Don't starve yourself when trying to lose weight. This will slow down your metabolism in a hurry.

Avoid 5 to 6 hour gaps between meals without eating.Be committed to eating smaller meals at regular intervals. Prepare food in advance and bring it with you. Never eat sporadically and plan each meal. The common mistake is to skip meals and eat too little during the day. This makes you vulnerable for eating junk food later in the day. Eating to lose weight takes planning.

INFO: NEVER SICK AGAIN

2009-05-06T23:36:00.000-07:00

HEADACHES: Fish (protein)
Eat lots of fish as fish oil helps to prevent headaches. So does ginger which reduces inflammation & pain.

HAYFEVER: Yoghurt
Eats lots of yoghurt before pollen season.

STROKES: Tea
Prevents buildup of fatty deposit on artery walls with regular doses of tea.

INSOMNIA: Honey
Use honey as a tranquilizer & as a sedative.

ASTHMA: Red Onions
Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes.

ARTHRITIS: Fish
Salmon, tuna, mackerel & sardines actually prevent arthritis.

UPSET STOMACH: Bananas, Ginger
Bananas will settle an upset stomach. Ginger cures morning sickness & nausea.

BLADDER INFECTIONS: Cranberry Juice
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.

BONES PROBLEMS: Pineapple
Bones fractures & osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple.

PMS: Cornflakes
Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce depression, anxiety & fatigue.

MEMORY PROBLEMS: Oysters
Oysters help increase your mental functioning by supplying much needed zinc.

COUCH: Red Pepper
A substance similar to that found in cough syrup is found in hot red pepper.

BREAST CANCER: Wheat, Bran, Cabbage
Wheat bran & cabbage help maintain setrogen at healthy levels.

LUNG CANCER: Orange, Green Vegetables
A good antidote is beta-carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in orange & green vegetables.

ULCERS: Cabbage
Cabbage contains chemical that help heal both type of ulcers.

DIARREA: Apples
Crate an apple with its skin. Let it turn brown & eat it to this condition.

CLOGGED ARTERIES: Avocados
Mono-unsaturated fat in avocados lower cholesterol.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: Olive Oil, Celery
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure. Celery contains a chemical that lowers blood pressure too.

BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE: Brocolli, Peanuts
The chromium in broccoli & peanuts helps regulate insulin & blood sugar.

Passwords: How to better manage them?

2009-05-06T22:07:00.001-07:00

Passwords are like the common cold: they induce headaches, no one is immune, and there is no cure in sight.

But they are necessary in this era of digital data, where everything from paying bills to passing notes to sharing photos is done online through user accounts that require some proof that you really are who you say you are. The need for passwords to be both easy to remember and difficult to guess poses what we all know as the password problem.

"This is a horrible problem," said Bruce Schneier, chief technology officer of BT Counterpane, who has written about the situation on his own blog. "Passwords have largely outlived their usefulness."

Still, despite the consensus on the need for a new way to handle online authentication, not much has changed with passwords in more than a decade. Indeed, the issues are exactly the same as they were in 2002, when CNET News last tackled this issue.

"Nothing has been able to overcome the ease of use and affordability of passwords," said Chris Wysopal, chief technology officer of security firm Veracode. "Passwords are all stored internally using the same algorithms of 10 years ago, so password crackers still work and fundamentally haven't had to change," either.

"There is no other technology that is remotely as simple to use on the server side," said Paul Kocher, president of Cryptography Research. "There is a downside. While the convenience is great, our brains aren't wired to keep track of long passwords."

What has changed is the fact that millions more people are using the Internet, storing more and more sensitive data and having to remember more passwords, making the password problem exponentially worse. As a result, most people reuse the same password, which puts their other accounts at risk.

The average computer user has 6.5 passwords, each of which is shared across 4 different sites, and has about 25 accounts that require passwords, according to Microsoft research published last year (PDF).

Each person types in an average of eight passwords every day, the report said.

This means we end up with a laundry list of Web sites, usernames, and passwords to remember. Many people write them down, either in a notebook on their desk or on sticky notes affixed to their computer screen. That might work at home, until an unscrupulous visitor snoops around and decides to see how easy it is to access your bank account. The practice is even less safe at work.

Bruce K. Marshall, a security consultant who founded PasswordResearch.com, writes on his blog that it's OK to write down a new password on a piece of paper to keep in your wallet. But, he says, you shouldn't include the Web site or any other identifying information, and it should be destroyed within a few weeks, once it has been committed to memory.

Many security experts admit that they distinguish sites that require a strong password, such as Amazon.com or PayPal, from sites that don't, like those of The New York Times or a hobby blog. An easy-to-remember password is fine to reuse on the sites that don't host sensitive information, but unique, strong passwords should be used for each of the more sensitive sites, they say.

"One of the things I do is come up with a scheme in my head to permute the password based on the site," Wysopal said. "The simplest thing to do is to tack on a couple of letters to an already strong password for every site you use."

Passphrases, sequences of words, or other text --like "i hate to golf"--are harder to crack than passwords because they are longer. But they can't be used at a lot of sites because of limits on the length of the password.

Thirty to 40 characters would be optimum, while 15 characters is considered a minimum for a strong password, according to Wysopal.

Mixing in uppercase and lowercase letters, and using numbers and symbols, greatly increases the strength of the password or passphrase. For example, "i hate to golf" can be improved by changing it to "1H82G@lf!"

Meanwhile, using words that can be found in a dictionary, even in a foreign language, increases the chance that a password cracker could figure it out, and using pet names, initials, and other personal information is easy for someone--even a stranger with some basic information--to guess.

Chris LoVerme, a technical-operations director for a technology consulting and services firm, suggests on his blog using a math phrase, such as "Ten*10=1000!" because it won't be in a dictionary and would be hard to crack with a brute-force attack, in which a program tries to logically guess the password using every conceivable sequence.

There are also basic good practices that can help people keep their passwords safe, regardless of how strong they are. People should not send their passwords over e-mail or type them into shared computers such as those at Internet cafes and airport lounges, where a keystroke logger could be surreptitiously recording everything you type, Microsoft suggests.

You can test the strength of your password at this Microsoft page.

Choosing the password is only the first step; you've got to remember it. You can have the computer do that for you by setting the browsers to autofill usernames and passwords for you, but this isn't recommended for high-security passwords. You have to set this for every computer you use, and if the computer crashes, the information can be lost forever.

Another option is to use a password manager, software that securely stores the passwords and respective accounts on the user's computer for handy reference. One example is Password Safe, a free, open-source Windows utility Schneier created that protects the passwords in one spot using strong encryption. You just need to remember one password to open it up. But you have to be using the computer on which it's stored to use it.

There's also Passpack, a password-saving service that recently released a Passpack Desktop that exists separate from the browser and lets people manage passwords while offline. The consumer version is free.

Another option is Roboform, software that sells for about $30 that memorizes and stores usernames and passwords the first time they are used and then automatically supplies them thereafter. Then there's Agatra, a free service that securely stores passwords online so they are accessible from anywhere.

Then there's LogOnce Toolbar, a free password manager plug-in for Internet Explorer that stores the information locally or on a remote server and lets you access the passwords from different computers.

Despite early optimism about graphical authentication systems, in which a user clicks on a picture rather than typing in a password, there haven't been many implementations. The reason could be partly due to the fact that they are vulnerable to shoulder surfing, as anyone walking by can see what a user is doing on the screen.

Microsoft hasn't given up on graphical passwords yet. The company funded research on graphical authentication on handhelds at Newcastle University, published last year, that was found to be 1,000 times more secure than ordinary text passwords and easier to remember. In the test, users drew an image, and the software recalled the strokes and the number of times the pen was lifted.

Microsoft also is doing research on something called Inkblot Authentication, which helps users select, remember, and differentiate strong passwords.

Bank of America and Yahoo, which both use password authentication, are additionally using graphical systems, primarily to protect customers against phishing attacks by offering a way to prove that the site is really that of BofA or Yahoo. Yahoo's personalized sign-in seal program lets you submit a photo or image that will appear whenever you log in to the site.

With Bank of America's SiteKey system, customers choose from a set of images and look for that image to be displayed whenever they log in. However, research has found that the SiteKey system is vulnerable to a so-called "man-in-the-middle" attack.

Passwords are the most common type of authentication method. They are used to prove to the system that you know something secret that the authorized person would know. The passwords (like pet names) that you shouldn't use are not to be confused with the challenge-response questions that sites ask you as an added layer of security, such as, "what was the name of your first pet?" and "what's your mother's maiden name?"

There's also two-factor authentication, which combines a password with something you have, such as a smart card or a random number-generating token that offers a one-time password. And then there is three-factor authentication, which includes biometrics-like fingerprint, voice and iris scanning, or even keystroke analysis. They are are designed to prove who you are.

While fingerprint readers are in some laptops, biometrics won't be mainstream anytime soon because of implementation costs and a lack of demand for consumer applications, experts say.

But tokens are gaining some traction. Primarily delegated to the corporate world because of their cost (about $40 per user) and infrastructure needs, they are growing in appeal as computer users get increasingly frustrated and paranoid about their online activities. For instance, complaints about account hijacking and other security concerns led the makers of World of Warcraft to recently start offering an electronic token device for $6.50 as an added layer of security for fans of the online role-playing game.

A cheaper, analog version of a token is the "bingo card," a wallet-size card that has a unique grid of rows and columns with randomly generated number-and-letter combinations in each cell. After logging into a system, a user is asked to provide the data in a particular cell.

Another authentication type that is starting to get some use in limited applications is designed to show where you are based on the certificate in the cable or DSL modem someone uses to connect to the Internet. However, because it is location-based, you could only use it, for things like Web banking, from your home.

"Cisco and Nortel are getting into using location as a factor of authentication," said David Miller, chief security officer for Covisint, an identity broker that oversees data access services for industry groups and government agencies. Covisint is in talks with Comcast about implementing a location-based authentication service for its customers, he said.

"We could say this ID can only be used from this authenticated point," he said. "For someone to hack into my account, they would have to break into my house."

There are all sorts of centralized services that provide a single sign-on for multiple sites. Symantec's Norton Identity Client lets consumers manage different identities and passwords across the Web. With Windows Live ID service, people can log in to Microsoft and partner Web sites using one account.

Other options for corporations are systems such as Symark International's PowerKeeper appliance that offer a onetime password to employees for a specific task or time period. This not only eliminates the need for workers to remember passwords, but it could help prevent situations like that involving Lending Tree, in which employees allegedly gave customer passwords and other information to outside firms.

Some authentication systems for very sensitive data and transactions can be set to call the user's cell phone or send a text message seeking a verification, according to Matt Shannahan, senior vice president at AdmitOne Security, which offers a keystroke dynamics type of behavioral biometrics authentication product. There's also authentication software that checks to see whether a computer has been compromised or has other security problems before accepting a user's login, he said.

PasswordResearch's Marshall is surprised that the password problem persists while other, seemingly harder technology issues have been resolved over the years.

"I thought that in my lifetime, we'd see passwords disappear because there would be more secure alternatives," he said. "But they will continue to have a role, either as a primary or secondary authenticator. People are so familiar with them."

Now use your laptop while standing or walking

2009-05-06T22:04:00.001-07:00

Like the majority of laptop owners, I want to be able to use my laptop absolutely everywhere I go. This nifty laptop desk holder gives you the ability to use your laptop with both hands free, to type while walking or standing.

The people at Think Geek have created the Connect-A-Desk Laptop Holder that they sell for $40. It includes a laptop harness and a “desk” which is essentially a board fitted to the harness that allows you to stand and type with both hands instead of doing the awkward one hand holding the laptop and the other hand pecking away at the keys.

For the standing part the laptop desk looks OK and could be useful when you are in standing room only situations and need to take notes or see the latest videos from this year’s E3. But when the site suggests that you can walk around and type with this it makes me cringe at the catastrophes bound to happen. It’s already easy enough to get distracted with little cell phones, PDAs and mp3 players. A full sized laptop with DVD movies and games could have you successfully save your character by jumping over a dark chasm, while you fall down a real chasm.

e Gadgets - Now WEAR a kidney if yours fail, especially for people on dialysis

2009-05-06T22:01:00.000-07:00

Kidneys are an important part of the human body -- as the body's filtration system, they keep harmful pollutants from building up in the blood stream and causing problems which can, if left untreated, become fatal. When kidneys fail, modern medical technology generally relies on dialysis.

Hemodialysis is typically the common means of treatment, and it involves externally removing toxins from the blood via machinery. The process takes four hours, three times weekly, causing a great deal of stress in the patient's life and body. As the treatment only occurs every few days, harmful substances build up in the blood stream, and when they are all filtered out in the span of several hours, along with the addition of anticoagulants used to prevent filtering blood from clotting, it causes a shock to the patient's body.

However, thanks to Martin Roberts and David B. N. Lee of the UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine, cumbersome dialysis may be a thing of the past for many patients. They have designed a peritoneal, wearable kidney which could replace the function of a patient's own failing organs.

There are many benefits to the automated, wearable artificial kidney, or AWAK. Foremost is that rather than spending hours on a machine several times a week; much like a regular kidney, the AWAK functions continuously. This will allow patients to go about their lives in a much more unaffected manner than presently available.

Another is the efficiency of the device. Typically, dialysate, the fluid of pollutants and other chemicals removed from blood during dialysis, is simply disposed. The AWAK can reuse the fluid and proteins contained in the dialysate, reducing protein and eliminating water loss during the filtration process.

"Dialysis-on-the-go, made possible by AWAK's 'wearability' and automation, frees end-stage renal failure patients from the servitude that is demanded by the current dialytic regimentations," stated Robert and Lee in a Clinical and Experimental Nephrology article about the device. Certainly the device will improve the quality of life for many dialysis patients should it see widespread use.

How to find the IP address of the sender in email - Gmail, Yahoo mail or Hotmail

2009-05-05T08:01:00.000-07:00

When you receive an email, you receive more than just the message. The email comes with headers that carry important information that can tell where the email was sent from and possibly who sent it. For that, you would need to find the IP address of the sender. The tutorial below can help you find the IP address of the sender. Note that this will not work if the sender uses anonymous proxy servers.

First of all, the IP address is generally found in the headers enclosed beween square brackets, for instance, [129.130.1.1]
Finding IP address in Gmail

1. Log into your Gmail account with your username and password.
2. Open the mail.
3. To display the email headers,
* Click on the inverted triangle beside Reply. Select Show Orginal.
4. You may copy the headers and use my IP address detection script to ease the process. Or if you want to manually find the IP address, proceed to 5.
5. Look for Received: from followed by the IP address between square brackets [ ].

Received: from [69.138.30.1] by web31804.mail.mud.yahoo.com

6. If you find more than one Received: from patterns, select the last one.
7. Track the IP address of the sender

Finding IP address in Yahoo! Mail

1. Log into your Yahoo! mail with your username and password.
2. Click on Inbox or whichever folder you have stored your mail.
3. Open the mail.
4. If you do not see the headers above the mail message, your headers are not displayed. To display the headers,
* Click on Options on the top-right corner
* In the Mail Options page, click on General Preferences
* Scroll down to Messages where you have the Headers option
* Make sure that Show all headers on incoming messages is selected
* Click on the Save button
* Go back to the mails and open that mail
5. You should see similar headers like this:
Yahoo! headers : Fendi Gadget
6. You may copy the headers and use my IP address detection script to ease the process. Or if you want to manually find the IP address, proceed to 7.
7. Look for Received: from followed by the IP address between square brackets [ ]. Here, it is 118.101.9.81.
That is be the IP address of the sender.
If there are many instances of Received: from with the IP address, select the IP address in the last pattern. If there are no instances of Received: from with the IP address, select the first IP address in X-Originating-IP.
8. Track the IP address of the sender

Finding IP address in Hotmail

1. Log into your Hotmail account with your username and password.
2. Click on the Mail tab on the top.
3. Open the mail.
4. If you do not see the headers above the mail message, your headers are not displayed. To display the headers,
* Click on Options on the top-right corner
* In the Mail Options page, click on Mail Display Settings
* In Message Headers, make sure Advanced option is checked
* Click on Ok button
* Go back to the mails and open that mail
5. You should see the email headers now.
6. You may copy the headers and use my IP address detection script to ease the process. Or if you want to manually find the IP address, proceed to 7.
7. If you find a header with X-Originating-IP: followed by an IP address, that is the sender's IP address
Hotmail headers : xxx xxx In this case the IP address of the sender is [68.34.60.59]. Jump to step 9.
8. If you find a header with Received: from followed by a Gmail proxy like this
Hotmail headers : xxx xxx
Look for Received: from followed by IP address within square brackets[].
In this case, the IP address of the sender is [69.140.7.58]. Jump to step 9.
9. Or else if you have headers like this
Hotmail headers : xxx xxx
Look for Received: from followed by IP address within square brackets[].
In this case, the IP address of the sender is [61.83.145.129] (Spam mail). Jump to step 9.
10. * If you have multiple Received: from headers, eliminate the ones that have proxy.anyknownserver.com.
11. Track the IP address of the sender

IP Address Detection Script

I wrote a Perl script to automate this task for you. All you have to do is select your email service and copy your email headers in the box below.

You may do one of the following:

* You can copy all the headers from your email and paste them here.
In this case, the unnecessary headers (like Subject:) will be removed automatically.
* You can remove all headers except those beginning with
o X-Originating-IP:
o Received:

HOW TO Speed up a Sluggish Computer?

2009-05-05T07:23:00.001-07:00

Are you frustrated by your sluggish computer? With regular use, even the newest PC will slow down significantly. Here are some suggestions to free up PC resources and get that computer back in shape!

Instructions

Step 1 - Free up PC resources by deleting old programs: get some of that unused space back. In Windows XP go to start -> control panel -> add/remove programs. Highlight any program that you do not use and click REMOVE.

Step 2 - Free up PC resources by getting rid of adware and spyware: these two parasites threaten your privacy, expose you to unwanted advertisements and most importantly, slow down your computer. Free programs such as Spybot S&D and AdAware make it easy to remove adware and spyware. Simply install these programs, update them, run a scan and remove the intruders!

Step 3 - Free up PC resources by cleaning your start up files. These are files that run automatically as soon as you boot up your computer. Many of them are unneeded and are only taking up space! Besides removing spyware, Spybot S&D can also help you clean your start up files. With Spybot S&D running click the "tools" button on the left. Then click "system startup" on the left. Uncheck any entries that are highlighted in red, as they may be malicious files. Uncheck any entries of any color that are unwanted. Your computer will speed up as soon as you restart your computer!

Step 4 - Free up PC resources by cleaning your registry. Easy Cleaner is a program that can help you accomplish this. Make a backup of your registry before deleting registry entries.

Step 5 - Clean your junk and temporary files will also free up PC resources. You might be surprised at how many junk and temporary files your computer is storing! Programs such as CCleaner can help you delete these files quickly and easily.

Step 6 - Defrag your hard drive. Over time, files become misplaced and this can slow down your computer. Defragging puts files where they belong! In Windows XP, go to windows explorer and right click your hard drive. Scroll down and select properties. Click the tab named tools, and then click defragment now. Finally, select your hard drive and click defragment. Let your computer do the rest!

Step 7 - Reboot your computer, your PC resources are now freed up and you should notice a significant boost in speed.

Tips & Warnings
- All programs mentioned in this article can be downloaded for free at majorgeeks.com.
- Be careful when deleting files from your computer.
- Be sure to make a backup of your registry before editing it.
- These steps should be repeated from time to time to ensure that your computer continues running well.

Nasib Si Tukang Bakar

2009-05-05T07:20:00.000-07:00

POLITIK BERSIH ( anak2 kecil pun faham )

2009-05-05T07:04:00.000-07:00

Sebuah keluarga dari golongan pertengahan, di mana suami dan isteri bekerja. Mereka mempunyai dua orang anak. Seorang lelaki berusia 9 tahun dan seorang perempuan berusia setahun. Segala urusan rumah dikendalikan oleh seorang pembantu rumah Indonesia .

Pada suatu malam, ketika sedang makan malam sekeluarga, si anak sulung yang berusia 9 tahun itu bertanya pada si ayah, "Ayah, apa itu politik?"
Tersedak si ayah mendengar persoalan anaknya itu.
Jawab ayah, "Politik itu macam keluarga kita. Ayah dapatkan wang untuk keluarga kita, ayah adalah kapitalis, Mama gunakan wang itu untuk menguruskan keluarga kita, jadi mama adalah kerajaan. Kakak pembantu rumah kita adalah golongan pekerja. Kamu adalah rakyat dan adik kamu adalah generasi masa depan. Faham?"

Kelipok-kelipok mata si anak kejam celik. Memang tidak faham. Lantas si ibu mencelah, "Tak apa, malam ini waktu hendak tidur, kamu fikirkan apa yang ayah cakap dan cuba faham okay."

Jadi semalaman si anak berusia 9 tahun itu tidak dapat lelapkan matanya berfikir tentang politik. Sehingga akhir sekali dia menjadi jemu dan hampir terlelap. Pada waktu itulah, si adik buat perangai. Meraung tengah-tengah malam pulak. Si anak itu pergi ke bilik ibu dan ayahnya hendak memberitahu bahawa adiknya yang bernama Abdullah itu sedang meraung kerana pampersnya sudah penuh najis.

Sampai di bilik dia lihat si ibu sedang lena tidur. Walau berkali-kali dipanggil, si ibu tetap tidur. Di lihat si ayah pula tiada di sebelah ibu. Jemu mengejutkan ibu yang tak bangun-bangun, dia mengambil keputusan ke bilik pembantu rumah. Bila dibuka bilik pembantu rumah, dia lihat si ayah sedang 'bermain' dengan si pembantu Indonesia itu.

Akhir sekali si anak terpaksa menyalin pampers adiknya sendiri.

Sewaktu bersarapan esok pagi, si ayah bertanya, "Dah faham apa itu politik?"

Si anak yang sedang selera makan selamba menjawab, "Dah!". Si ayah dan ibu terkejut dengan jawapan selamba itu. Lantas si ibu mencelah, "jadi apa dia politik tu?".

Si anak tanpa mengangkat muka melihat ayah dan ibunya, dengan tenang menjawab. "sewaktu kerajaan sedang asyik tidur, golongan kapitalis menodai golongan pekerja. Akibatnya rakyat diabaikan dan masa depan bergelumang najis!

Itulah politik".

Doa Seorang Kekasih..

2009-05-05T07:03:00.000-07:00

Oh Tuhan, seandainya telah Kau catatkan
Dia milikku, tercipta untuk diriku
Satukanlah hatinya dengan hatiku
Titipkanlah kebahagiaan

Ya Allah, ku mohon
Apa yang telah Kau takdirkan
Ku harap dia adalah yang terbaik buatku
Kerana Engkau tahu segala isi hatiku
Pelihara daku dari kemurkaanMu

Ya Tuhanku, yang Maha Pemurah
Beri kekuatan jua harapan
Membina diri yang lesu tak bermaya
Semaikan setulus kasih di jiwa

Ku pasrah kepadaMu
Kurniakanlah aku
Pasangan yang beriman
Bisa menemani aku
Supaya ku dan dia
Dapat melayar bahtera
Ke muara cinta yang Engkau redhai

Ya Tuhanku, yang Maha Pengasih
Engkau sahaja pemeliharaku
Dengarkan rintihan hambaMu ini
Jangan Engkau biarkan ku sendiri

Agarku bisa bahagia
Walau tanpa bersamanya
Gantikanlah yang hilang
Tumbuhkan yang telah patah
Ku inginkan bahagia
Di dunia dan akhirat
PadaMu Tuhan ku mohon segala

6 perkara Allah sembunyikan, masyaallah

2009-05-05T07:01:00.000-07:00

Marilah sama2 kita fikirkan dan berusaha lakukan... Sesungguhnya Allah S.W.T telah menyembunyikan enam perkara iaitu :

* Allah S.W.T telah menyembunyikan redha-Nya dalam taat.
* Allah S.W.T telah menyembunyikan murka-Nya di dalam maksiat.
* Allah S.W.T telah menyembunyikan nama-Nya yang Maha Agung di dalam Al-Quran.
* Allah S.W.T telah menyembunyikan Lailatul Qadar di dalam bulan Ramadhan.
* Allah S.W.T telah menyembunyikan solat yang paling utama di dalam solat(yang lima waktu).
* Allah S.W.T telah menyembunyikan (tarikh terjadinya) hari kiamat di dalam semua hari.

Semoga kita mendapat berkat daripada ilmu ini. Wallahualam

Kalau rajin... Tolong sebarkan cerita ini kepada saudara Muslim Muslimat yang lain agar menjadi renungan dan pelajaran kepada kita semua. Ilmu yang bermanfaat ialah salah satu amal yang berkekalan bagi orang yang mengajarnya meskipun dia sudah meninggal dunia...

PAK HAJI TEEPO

2009-05-05T06:53:00.000-07:00

Al-kisah ada seorang businessman yang kaya raya bernama Hj.Teepo. Apa saja nama bisnes atas muka bumi ini, dia ada. Sayang, kekayaan Hj.Teepo adalah sebahagian besar hasil penipuan dan putar alamnya dalam bisnes. Sahamnya berpuluh juta, hasil penipuan. Tanah ribu hektar,pun hasil tipu. Wang beratus juta juga, tipu punya hasil. Puas isterinya memberikan kaunseling agar Hj.Teepo berhenti menipu, namun tak dihiraukannya.

Kerana makan terlalu banyak dan mewah, dinner tiap-tiap malam (orang belanja of course), exercise tarak, satu hari Hj.Teepo disahkan oleh doktor mengidapi penyakit barah dan disahkan akan padam dalam masa sebulan. Maka teramatlah hiba hati Hj.Teepo nak meninggalkan dunia ini, tambah pula mengenangkan segala aktivitinya selama ini.

Maka dipanggillah anak isterinya untuk berwasiat. Kain yang dah buruk, koyak pun tak apa, buat kain kapan aku. Aku dah banyak merasa kemewahan di dunia ini. Biarlah kain buruk yang ku bawa ke akhirat," jelas Hj.Teepo dengan genangan air mata. "Kenapa begitu bang?" tanya isterinya."Saja aku nak merasa pakai kain buruk pula," jawabnya lagi. Isterinya terdiam,tapi hatinya berbisik, "Syukurlah, walau dah agak terlambat, ada juga kesedaran dan keinsafan dihati suamiku."

Maka tempoh sebulan cuma tinggal 24 jam lagi. Dengan wajah sugul, Hj.Teepo berbaring di kamarnya. Kain putih yang dah lusuh dan terkoyak sana sini telah siap disediakan. Untuk terakhir kali, si isteri menghampiri Hj.Teepo.
"Bang", bisiknya perlahan. "Buat kali terakhir sebelum abang meninggalkan kami, berilah tahu kenapa abang nak dikapankan dengan kain yang dah buruk. Sedih saya melihat keadaan kain itu bang. Apakah abang telah insaf dan bertaubat dengan perbuatan abang selama ini?"

Hj.Teepo merenung isterinya lama-lama dan bersuara, "Baiklah, mari rapat kepadaku" isteri Hj.Teepo terus menghampiri suaminya. Dengan nada yang sedih Hj.Teepo bersuara, "Yang, you pun tahu, terlalu banyak dosa yang I lakukan selama ini. Berapa ramai orang yang dah I kelentong. Jadi cukuplah kemewahan yang I rasakan. Biarlah I dikebumikan dengan kain buruk saja." Isterinya masih ragu-ragu.

"Apakah abang fikir dosa-dosa abang boleh diampunkan dengan berkain kapan yang buruk begitu?" tanyanya lagi.

"Bukan begitu Yang. Kalaulah abang pakai kain kapan yang buruk, nanti Malaikat Mungkar dan Nakir fikir abang dah lama mati. Mereka juga akan fikir abang dah kena soal. Taklah nanti mereka soal abang lagi. Jadi selamatlah abang...."

"Astaghfirullah hal aziiiiiiiiiim" isteri Hj.Teepo terus terlentang kerana terkejut berok dengan penjelasansuaminya.

P/S: Mati pun nak kelentong. Nak kelentong Malaikat pulak tu..... Ambik le iktibar

Kecantikan dan Airmata Seorang Wanita

2009-05-05T06:51:00.001-07:00

"Kau tahu: Kecantikan seorang wanita bukanlah dari pakaian yang dikenakannya, susuk yang ia tampilkan, atau bagaimana ia menyisir rambutnya. "KecantikÂn seorang wanita harus dilihat dari matanya, kerana itulah pintu hatinya"

Allah s.w.r...berfirman: "Ketika Aku menciptakan seorang wanita, ia diharuskan untuk menjadi seorang yang istimewa. Aku membuat bahunya cukup kuat untuk menopang dunia; namun, harus cukup lembut untuk memberikan kenyamanan " "Aku memberikannya kekuatan dari dalam untuk mampu melahirkan anak dan menerima penolakan yang seringkali datang dari anak-anaknya " "Aku memberinya kekerasan untuk membuatnya tetap tegar ketika orang-orang lain menyerah, dan mengasuh keluarganya dengan penderitaan dan kelelahan tanpa mengeluh " "Aku memberinya kepekaan untuk mencintai anak-anaknya dalam setiap keadaan, bahkan ketika anaknya bersikap sangat menyakiti hatinya " "Aku memberinya kekuatan untuk mendukung suaminya dalam kegagalannya dan melengkapi dengan tulang rusuk suaminya untuk melindungi hatinya " "Aku memberinya kebijaksanaan untuk mengetahui bahwa seorang suami yang baik takkan pernah menyakiti isterinya, tetapi kadang menguji kekuatannya dan ketetapan hatinya untuk berada disisi suaminya tanpa ragu" "Dan akhirnya, Aku memberinya air mata untuk dititiskan. Ini adalah khusus miliknya untuk digunakan bilapun ia perlukan."

Penat

2009-05-05T06:49:00.001-07:00

Bulletin:

Aku atau mereka-mereka itu yg tiada perasaan?

Inikah yang mereka katakan keluarga?
Inikah yang meraka tafsirkan sebagai persahabatan ?
Tunjukkan aku dimana keluarga yg mereka gambarkan padaku?

Tunjukkan aku dimana letaknya nilai sahabat bagi mereka?

Mereka takkan mengerti aku
Mereka takkan tahu semua tentangku
Mereka takkan tahu rasaku
Mereka takkan tahu kehidupanku
Mereka takkan tahu kebencianku

Mereka takkan tahu rinduku
Mereka takkan tahu kekecewaanku

Mereka takkan tahu cintaku
Dan mereka takkan pernah tahu kerana mereka hanya pandai menilai siapa aku walaupun mereka tidak pernah mahu mengenali siapakah aku yang sebenarnya..

Kenapa mereka datang membawa gembira kalau akhirnya mereka pergi dan meninggalkan duka sebagai penemanku?

Tuhan!!
Kenapa aku rela membukakan pintu hatiku untuk menyayangi mereka?
Kenapa aku sudi menerima kepedihan ini hanya untuk melihat mereka tertawa?

Hakikatnya.. mereka-mereka itu.....

Takkan mengerti aku.
Takkan mengerti perasaanku.
Takkan mengerti jiwaku.
Takkan pernah mengerti aku yang sesungguhnya.

**Maafkan aku..kerana aku tidak pernah mampu untuk menjadi seseorang yg sempurna seperti yang kalian harapkan...Maafkan aku