on being a human

Vegetarian and Vitamin B12

2012-01-25T14:39:00.004+08:00

Taken from Tzu Chi's monthly distributed magazine 140 01/2012.

Vitamin B12 is important for nervous system such as brain, spinal cord, nerve and also for red blood cell. Long term deficiency will bring about side effects related to these parts of your body.

However, the amount which Vitamin B12 required by the body is not in large quantity and it can be stored in the body (for a longer time) and being reused.

If one is a lacto-ovo-vegetarian, one will have no problem with having enough Vitamin B12 because it is available from eggs, yoghurt, cheese, soya and etc.

According to ADA (American Dietetic Association), Vitamin B12 cannot be found from plant-based food sources. Therefore, for pure vegetarian, the following options must be considered.

1.) Consume food supplement.

Bee Pollen is a good choice of natural food supplement for Vitamin B12.

2.) Consume food and beverages which contain Vitamin B12 such as soya and breakfast cereal.

Plant vs Zombies - Pogo Party

2012-01-22T17:48:00.002+08:00

This mini game from plant vs zombies is pretty challenging due to two reasons:

Not enough time to gather enough sunlight to plant powerful weapon. The only cheaper options are either cabbage-pult(cabbage shooter) or kernel-pult(corn shooter).
Magnet-shroom must be planted early to deal with properly.

The solution I found to be effective is to plan Magnet-shroom early (in the front) in a straight line in the middle so that vaulting zombies can be knocked off its pogo stick early so that cabbage shooter can attack it earlier and more effective.

Appropriate usage of pumpkin and cherry bomb is also useful.

How to Save Capitalism ? Michael Schuman (Time)

2012-01-22T11:46:00.003+08:00

Something's gone wrong with the global economy. But there are ways to put things back on track.

The solution is to encourage more capitalism.

The author suggested that governments must not rescue banks. Only freer markets can ensure that wrongdoers lose and do-gooders win.

Secondly, to encourage more corporate governance for better financial management and moral justification for a capitalist system.

So, what is the proper definition for capitalism ?

Capitalism biggest opposition is communism. Period.

Capitalism is a meritocracy that rewards the hardworking and talented. However, the biggests problem with capitalism is the widening gap between rich and poor. What about equal opportunity ?

There can never be. It is never perfect. It is like trying to make things right for a specific period of time. Does it means that parents who can afford early education for kids must defer sending childrens to pre-school so that it will create more equality for others who can't afford. It doesn't make sense either.

The solution is to encourage a freer economy ? Yes but we need more than that.

Phosphate Diet Control For Kidneys' Health

2012-01-14T13:11:00.002+08:00

High level of phosphorus will greatly affect the kidneys. When kidneys fail, blood phosphate level increases. High blood phosphate levels absorb calcium from bones causing bones to become brittle and weak in the long term. High calcium and phosphate levels cause skin itchiness, joint pains as well as eye irritation.

Hence, foods that has to be taken minimally are:

Beverages - carbonated drinks, cocoa drinks.
Cereals & grains - bakery products which contain yeast/self - raising flour / baking soda.
Eggs (yolk) and cheese products.
Processed meats - burgers, sausages, patties, nuggets etc
Sauces and condiments - instant cooking powders/sauces, fish paste, sesame seeds, soup cubes, marmite/vegemite, peanut butter, dried shrimps and mushrooms
Dairy /milk products - especially skimmed milk powder
Fruits - dried fruits like raisins & sultanas.

Vegetables and fruits are to be consumed at appropriate portions and be cautious about fruits with high potassium level.

For more details, refer to NKF.

Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA) For The Proposed Kuala Lumpur Outer Ring Road (KLORR)

2012-01-13T00:18:00.000+08:00

The Proposed Project is about constructing and operating a tolled expressway linking Kajang SILK Highway (E18) at the southern side to Karak Expressway (E8) at the northern side of the expressway. It will provide bypass route for inter-urban traffic that do not need to pass through the city centre of Kuala Lumpur for those who intent to travel from the southern part of the Klang Valley (e.g. Cheras, Bangi, Subang) to the northern parts of Kuala Lumpur (e.g. Selayang, Gombak) or vice versa. It also serves as a bypass around Kuala Lumpur for inter-regional traffic from the Karak Highway to other regions. The proposed expressway is part of the planned Kuala Lumpur Outer Ring Road.

With good design and responsible implementation and management by the Project Proponent, most of these impacts can be reasonably minimised with appropriate mitigation and control measures as proposed in this report. The proposed monitoring programmes to be carried out will ensure that criteria and standards of environmental quality are observed and abided by the project proponent throughout the project’s life. It is important that this project be carried out in full compliance with all the conditions set by DOE and the relevant regulatory agencies.

The KLORR Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA) is available for public review and comments. The proposed alignment of the KLORR will cut through some parts of the Selangor State Park, a park that provides vital ecosystem services to the people residing in the Klang Valley. The park acts as the main water catchment forests, providing water to Klang Valley residents and harbours rich biodiversity. It is an environmentally sensitive area.

If you are concerned about the development of this road within the Selangor State Park, please take this opportunity to review the DEIA (Executive Summary) at http://gis.doe.gov.my/eia2/Upload_folder/Ex_Su/ExecutiveSummaryklorr.pdf and provide comments to the Department of Environment by 23rd January, 2012.

You can submit your views via snail mail or fax to:

Director General
Department of Environment
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Level 2, Podium 3, Wisma Sumber Asli
No.25, Persiaran Perdana
62574 PUTRAJAYA
(Attn: Assessment Division –DEIA Secretariat)
Tel : 03-8871 2000, Fax : 03-8889 1045

用感覺去應對世間，不是真的美好，用禪心去體會人生，才是正確的菩提。~星雲大師

2012-01-11T10:34:00.000+08:00

用感覺去應對世間，不是真的美好，用禪心去體會人生，才是正確的菩提。~星雲大師

WWF-Malaysia’s Forest for Life Programme

2012-01-07T22:46:00.002+08:00

Forests cover 30% of the Earth's surface and contain much of the biological diversity found on land – they harbour over two-thirds of known terrestrial species, many of which are threatened. As you read this, an estimated 13 hectares of the world's forest are lost. In the next 30 seconds, another 13 hectares will disappear. Within a minute, mankind succeeds in undoing 1,000 years of natural evolution. Read on to understand a little more about our Malaysian rainforests, and how YOU can help us change for the better.

WWF-Malaysia’s Forest for Life Programme aims to increase the coverage of forest protected areas, improve the management of production forests for the supply of sustainable timber, and restore degraded areas especially where there is need to maintain critical forest linkages.

Breast Cancer - It’s not just an old ladies’ disease

2012-01-07T10:12:00.000+08:00

When young women get breast cancer it often spreads more aggressively, leading to tougher treatments and lower survival rates.
Add such age-specific issues as fertility, diagnosis during pregnancy, childcare, financial security… and breast cancer becomes a triple threat to young women.

But here’s the good news: When it’s caught in its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate for women ages 20-39 is almost 90%. We think that¹s a pretty fabulous reason for every young woman to get proactive about her breast health.

Rethink Breast Cancer

Makna's Volunteer Activities Jan-Feb 2012

2012-01-02T22:05:00.000+08:00

JANUARY 2012

Event	Date	Organiser	Status
Ca Awareness, Fundraising, HospVisit	5 - 6 Jan	at Penang General Hospital Time: 9.30am - 5.00pm Volunteer: Mdm Azlina	C
Volunteer Support Group, Fundraising	7 - 8 Jan	at Kpg Tanjong Senkanang, Segamat Johor Time: 9.30am - 2.00pm Volunteer: Mr Mokthar	C
Interstates Support Group Meeting,Fundraising	13 - 15 Jan	at Bukit Larut, Taiping Perak Time: 9.30am - 5.30pm Volunteer: Mr Nazri, Mdm Nadzirah	C
Hospital Support Group, Fundraising	16 - 17 Jan	at Hospital Kulim Kedah Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Volunteer: Mdm Azlina	C

FEBRUARY 2012

Event	Date	Organiser	Status
Kancer Klimb 2012 - World Cancer Day	2 - 4 Feb	at Mount Kinabalu, Kundasang Sabah Time: 3 Days 2 Nights	C
Volunteer Appreciation 2011	4 - 5 Feb	at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Volunteer: Ms Monica Dius	C
1st Makna Introductory Programme	18 Feb	at MAKNA Office Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm Volunteer: Mr Ahmad	C
1st Technical Activities	25 Feb	at MAKNA Office Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Volunteer: Mdm Nining	C

Makna welcome donations in kind for our community outreach programmes. You may send Milo, condensed milk, powder milk, rice, biscuits, sardine or any canned food, clothes, blankets, pillow, mattress, stationery etc to us. Please send them to MAKNA Volunteer Management Office.

To participate in the volunteer activities, please call :-

Ms Mama Gie : 019 - 2894 717 or 03 - 2161 1645
Email: fadzilahwan[at]makna.org.my

Ms Monica : 014 - 887 2026 or 03 - 2161 1645
Email: monicadius[at]makna.org.my

For more information, check out Makna.

Ajahn Chah Rememberance Day - 20th Anniversary Malaysia

2011-12-18T11:21:00.001+08:00

"Even if it takes hundreds or thousands of lifetimes to get enlightened, so what ? However many lifetimes it takes, we just keep practising with a heart at ease, comfortable with our pace. Once your mind has entered the stream, there's nothing to fear." Ajahn Chah.

Forest Sangha

WWF-Malaysia Merchandise Catalogue 2011

2011-12-18T11:13:00.000+08:00

WWF-Malaysia

FGS Dong Zen Temple CNY Lantern & Flora Festival 2012

2011-12-18T11:09:00.000+08:00

Cansurvive Provides Free Workshops With People Living With Cancer

2011-12-18T10:43:00.002+08:00

Cansurvive is an NGO that aims to help you get informed, to be a one stop educational and support centre for bridging allopathic and complimentary approaches to wellbeing so that you can make informed decisions about how to best lead your life.

Anne Munro-Kua Transformations facilitates free workshops with people living with cancer, with plans for working with health practitioners. This year I have had the joy of running 4 such workshops and working with a number of individuals to explore ways to be able to "Laugh and relax even though I have cancer". Each time I engage in such sessions, I am humbled and encouraged by the commitment of the people I work with, many of whom now see "cancer as a gift", an opportunity to be empowered and really turn their lives around.

Anne Munro-Kua Transformations
For Life-changing Skills at Work and Play
9, Jalan Koop Cuepacs 2F
Taman Cuepacs
Cheras
43200, Selangor
Malaysia
Tel: 03 21697710
HP: 016 9127019
www.annemunro-kua.com
anne@annemunro-kua.com

TNT Charity Hunt - Call for entries

2011-12-03T17:56:00.000+08:00

TNT Express in Malaysia today announces calls for entry to the TNT Charity Hunt being held on 18 December 2011 (Sunday) and benefitting Precious Children’s Home and Shelter Home Malaysia.

The TNT Charity Hunt proudly organised by TNT Express in Malaysia and supported by Mail Boxes Etc Sdn Bhd aims to raise RM20,000 for Shelter Home Malaysia and Precious Children’s Home. The amount raised will be used for the rehabilitation and education of children-at-risk and empower them to get ahead in life.

At only RM250 per team of four and over RM10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs, the TNT Charity Hunt promises to be a family and friends day filled with fun as teams race to solve clues and find their way to the treasure, while raising money for children-at-risk.

S C Chong, Managing Director of TNT Malaysia and Brunei is very excited about the TNT Charity Hunt. “We have set ourselves the challenge of striving to improve the lives of others.” Encouraging others to participate, SC says “This will be a meaningful way for treasure hunt enthusiasts and beginners as well as families to spend their Sunday, because their participation will be supporting charities to help the most vulnerable in our society.”

Precious Children’s Home currently houses 32 children ranging from four to 18 years of age. They are housed at two separate homes. The main home has 14 kids aged four to 12 and there are 18 kids aged 13 to 18 in a second home. The children come from various races and backgrounds. They all attend school, from kindergarten to secondary school. These children are mostly orphans from the streets or whose parents are drug addicts, alcoholics, undergoing rehabilitation program or who are in prison.

SHELTER is a registered, voluntary welfare organisation for children and teenagers who have been abandoned, neglected, orphaned or abused. They are guided by the vision to give children at risk the best possible childhood and future by protecting, guiding and healing them, and by building strong communities and loving families.

Anyone can be part of this exciting event. The details of the TNT Charity Hunt:

Date: 18 December 2011 (Sunday)

Fee: RM250 per team of four

Registration Deadline: 10 December 2011

What are you waiting for. Contract Rajj at 016-220 0765/ rajj@purpleantz.biz and register now to avoid disappointment.

Kidney Transplant Recipients Feel Grateful For Her Life

2011-11-27T22:04:00.001+08:00

When Lim Chu Ee was 10 years old, she suffered a viral fever, which left her weak and unable to lead a normal life. Little did she realise that it would be a life changing experience. Enrolled into a Chinese school, and enjoying her life as a school girl, with many friends and a happy family, it was an earth shattering experience to be informed by her doctor that her kidneys had failed as a result of the illness.

Out of the blue in 1996, her parents received a phone call requesting them to make a trip to KL as a child had died and the parents were willing to donate her kidneys. Lim and her parents made the journey, hoping for good news and they were not disappointed. Lim was one of the lucky recipients and the other kidney went to another school girl, known only to Lim as 'Haslina' They became good friends over the 3 months hospitalized in HKL.

NKF Spent RM 152,470 From Jan - July 2011 To Provide 100% Subsidy On Dialysis Treatment For Poor Patients

2011-11-27T21:56:00.000+08:00

NKF Spent RM 152,470 From Jan - July 2011 to provide 100% subsidy on dialysis treatment For our hard core poor patients.

The average life expectancy of a Malaysian man is that of 72 years, whereas a woman is about 76 years old. However we are fortunate, that in NKF we have a patient who is 101 years old. Mr. Chaw Kang Hoo begun his dialysis treatment with NKF on the 16th May 2006.

Makna's Bursary Programme Aims To Assist Financially Challenged Cancer Patients

2011-11-27T21:44:00.002+08:00

Makna's Bursary Programme aims to assist financially challenged cancer patients mainly those who are unable to pay for the following:

Treatment cost
Medication
Equipment
Other relevant costs

The chart above shows the approved applications for adult and paediatric patients from 1995 to 2011 (as at 31 Aug 2011). A total of 18,612 patients' applications have been approved totaling the cost of equipment related to cancer and treatment cost such as total body radiation and radioiodine treatment.

Besides the above assistance, Makna's Bursary Programme also provides emergency assistance in the form of petty cash to relevant government hospitals. Applications are made by the respective Medical Social Workers by providing the list of patients that they have helped to enable Makna to determine the amount to be allocated to the relevant hospitals. This emergency aid is set for patients who need urgent attention. The amount given to patients depends on the severity of the case. The 83 hospitals Makna get referral from are as listed above.

Steve Jobs Passed On

2011-10-06T10:04:00.002+08:00

I am saddened :(

Steve Jobs (1955-2011), had passed on on 5 Oct 2011.

Steve was a gift to the world, his life carries many messages. Chief amongst them is that if you come from humble beginning, you worked hard, you struggled, you can make it.

Life is not without compromises and making difficult decisions. Every steps taken are associated with certain risks and costs and passion will be your ultimate business partner.

We must not forget that life is short, so short that we often forgotten that we are vulnerable to many things and illnesses spare no one. On that note, appreciating every moment of our life is important, appreciating every person around us is equally important and appreciating that the next second is of top most importance.

To Steve Jobs, you have always inspired me and in my opinion, you were the greatest marketeer in the world.

We are not personal friend, you are my idol.

May peace be with you.

Election Day Is Near (For Malaysia)

2011-09-24T12:10:00.000+08:00

If you look at Newspaper, the election day is near.

The way I see it, it is possible that it may happen by end year (2011).

Now is a good time to make applications for anything to do with public services.

This also includes payment of summons.

Bad Investment Choice, IQ Can Be Trained Up!!

2011-09-17T11:34:00.001+08:00

Refer to 'Billionaire willing to pay RM100K for young, high IQ and fair ovum donor'

You can train up good IQ, no need to look for it. But it will require time, just like building up your muscle.

IQ is just a state of mind, it is how you think and react.

High EQ people are passionate people, because their thinking are based on feelings.

High IQ people are the opposite.

One way to train up your IQ is to play computer strategy games.

Why ?

Because it will put you into training ground for the following scenario.

Forces one to solve a specific problem within a short period of time.
Forces one to solve a problem before you get up.
Forces one to think about strategies and solutions to problems on the spot.
Forces one to think within the scope of the problem.
Trains one to stay focus.
Trains one to be more patience.
Trains one to not to give up until you find a solution
Trains one to be innovative (in certain ways).
Trains one to think about best practices.

It is just like going to the gym.

Space Shuttle Next Version Unveils

2011-09-15T13:17:00.011+08:00

This topic interests me because the universe is really under-explored and still a mystery to common science.

To suggest that extra terrestrials exist in this universe is sometimes an after thought, (at least for now), but no one can say for sure. Perhaps someone knows, like the lord Buddha (some more than 2,500 years ago) or other saints and mysterious people. Buddhism material acknowledges higher terrestrial existence, however the descriptions are limited (as far as I have researched).

According to world famous scientist Dr. Stephen Hawkings, he is not sure why only weirdos have witnessed UFO. But isn't there is something called confidential in the world, especially in the governments ?

To get a picture of how big the universe is ?

Check out this link

From planet Earth,
the next level up is the solar system.
Then 'Solar Interstellar Neighbourhood'
Then only 'The Milky way gallaxy'
Then 'Local Gallactic Group'
Then 'Virgo Supercluster'
Then 'Local Superclusters'
Then only 'Observable Universe'

Some Buddhism materials suggest that higher terrestrial existence is beyond our solar system. A world is consists of a Star (i.e The Sun) and its surrounding planets.

With today's technology, we can't even reach the Mars which is estimated to be around 54.6 million km from Earth when it is the closest.

The Sun is really just too big to handle already.

This suggests that the human body which is formed from earth, water, fire and air elements is a limitation when it comes to the concept of higher terrestrial.

Therefore, with this new version of space shuttle, it is expected to bring men to Mars by 2021 the earliest. Its first unmanned test flight is expected to be in 2017 from the Kennedy Space Center.

The new rocket, known as the Space Launch System (SLS), is more powerful than the giant Saturn V rockets that launched astronauts to the Moon.

We are still a long way from the Superman concept.

We need to move beyond the Solar system to check things out, please!

Fo Guang Shan P.J Charity Dinner 19-Nov-2011

2011-09-04T16:45:00.003+08:00

Fo Guang Shan (P.J), Fund raising for Monastery Construction for P.P.U.B.Fo Guang, JB.

千心万众报佛恩，爱心慈善千人素宴。

Date Time: 19-Nov-2011 (Saturday), 6pm.

Location: SJK (c) Sg. Way, Jalan SS 9A/1, Seria Setia, 47300 P.J, Selangor.

Price: RM 100 per ticket (for 1 seating). There are 10 seating in a table.

Would you like to attend ?

佛说疗痔病经

2011-08-30T02:10:00.004+08:00

佛说疗痔病经，神咒。

http://www.bskk.com/viewthread.php?tid=56285

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIuZCI5KA-c

原记载于中华大藏经, 第一辑第五集一六八六八页。

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如是神咒，即说咒曰：

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『怛至他。占米占米。舍占尼。舍末尼。舍占尼。梭哈。

佛说是经已，时具寿阿难陀，及诸大众，皆大欢喜，信受奉行。

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23-Aug-2011: 佛光山“爱与和平宗教祈福大会”

2011-08-30T01:00:00.001+08:00

佛光山“爱与和平宗教祈福大会”. 由台湾总统马英九、佛光山开山宗长星云大师、天主教枢机主教单国玺、道教、一贯教、天帝教等宗教领袖共为国家、社会及世界和平祈福的祈福会，于周二下午在台湾高雄佛陀纪念馆隆重举行.

马英九、星云大师、单国玺枢机主教共同点亮地球仪揭开祈福大会序幕

http://www.kwongwah.com.my/news/2011/08/24/114.html

http://www.fjnet.com/hwjj/hwnr/201108/t20110824_183823.htm

真的好难得。

世界和平后，人类就可以往银河系东南西北上下方发展。充满期待！

Master Chin Kung Dharma Lectures (净空老法师弘法大会) September 2011 Malaysia

2011-08-26T21:08:00.008+08:00

净空老法师弘法大会。

Location: Malaysia International Exhibition & Convention Center.
Date and Time: 24-Sept-2011 (9:00am to 9:30pm), 25-Sept-2011(8:00am to 9:30pm)

24-Sept-2011		25-Sept-2011
Time	Program	Time	Program
09:00	Mr. Tsai Li Hsu presents: Lessons from the Qunshu Zhiyao for the Modern Individual (Part 1) 群书治要对现代人启示（1）	08:00	Mr. Tsai Li Hsu presents: Lessons from the Qunshu Zhiyao for the Modern Individual (Part 3) 群书治要对现代人启示（3）
10:30	Break	09:00	Break
11:00	Amitabha Buddha Name Recitation	10:00	Speech by YABhg Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamed
12:00	Lunch	11:00	Speech by Ven Master Ching Kung
14:00	Mr. Tsai Li Hsu presents: Lessons from the Qunshu Zhiyao for the Modern Individual (Part 2) 群书治要对现代人启示（2）	12:00	Lunch
15:30	Break	14:00	Mr. Tsai Li Hsu presents: Lessons from the Qunshu Zhiyao for the Modern Individual (Part 4) 群书治要对现代人启示（4）
16:00	Chanting Sutra: "Infinite Live Sutra" 无量寿经	15:30	Break
17:30	Amitabha Buddha Name Recitation	16:00	Amitabha Buddha Name Recitation
18:00	Dinner	18:00	Dinner
19:30	Crisis resolution via sacred teachings by Ven Master Chin Kung (Part 1) 神圣教育拯救危机（1）	19:15	Speech by Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew
21:30	End of program	19:30	Crisis resolution via sacred teachings by Ven Master Chin Kung (Part 2) 神圣教育拯救危机（2）
		21:30	End of program

We Must Even Let Go Our Perceptions

2011-08-26T20:21:00.001+08:00

We Must Even Let Go Our Perceptions.

Perceptions（见濁） on who is right, who is wrong. For everything has two sides of truth, there is a reason behind every truth.

五濁：见濁，烦恼濁，命濁，生濁,劫濁。

Captain America - From Childhood Hero To Hopes

2011-08-17T09:55:00.016+08:00

I was borned in 1970(s).

Like many others, I grew up reading comic books such as spiderman, fantastic four and of course Captain America. Captain America was really popular when I was in my primary school, not sure why, I even had a costume of it; I remember.

Now, after 30 years, Hollywood finally made a film out of it and it is played by an actor younger than me.

Captain America; The First Avengers is a great movie, you should go and watch it. It comprises of mixture of drama, love story, fantasy and probably scientific hopes for mankind evolution.

The actors played their roles well, especially Hayley Atwell who plays Peggy Carter; love interest of Captain America.

Chris Evans performs well too, he is able to portray a sickly young man who understands pain and later being transformed into a 'superman' figure who demonstrated the great strength, compassionate and humanity. For some reasons, Evans has that kind of look. I think he is a great actor.

In terms of acting, my favourite is between Tommy Lee Jones (who plays Col. Chester Phillips) and Stanley Tucci (who plays Dr. Abraham Erskine). I think I will pick Tucci for the oscar.

Also, Hugo Weaving plays the villain really well, he is a very talented actor.

For my part, the entertainment values come more from Hayley Atwell. She is an absolute success in this movie; A+++.

This movie tells that love story in the oldies are much better, even though clouded by wars and etc. Love stories then were more pure and happy as contrast to today's complicated humanity.

The one thing I want to stress about is hope. I have a reason to believe that ultimately, all mankind should strive to improve themselves. If you are weak in one area, you should and can always strive to improve on that area. It is the answer to every questions in this human age. And if you mixed it with love, political wars, friendship, science, idealogy and humanity, it is called life.

Fundamentally, it parallels with religions which touch on the reincarnation focusing on the point that what lies ahead is for becoming a more superior beings. From Animal realms to human being realms to heavenly realms and so on and so forth. Means, if you are now a human, you don't really want to become a fish, you prefer to go up with higher intelligence capability. If you are a fish, you would most likely wanted to become a human being. So, the right path is always becoming a stronger and better beings with higher level of consciousness.

Also, I think there is something to cherish that the world has to wait for more than 30 years, in order for Chris Evans to be borned, and to play this role. To me, that is called amazing. Why don't they let me play the role ? You know what I am saying ?

You should watch it. Thumbs Up :D

Yesterday Was Another Meaningful Day

2011-08-15T09:36:00.003+08:00

Yesterday (14 Aug 2011) was another meaningful day.

Overall, I would say that the vibe was pretty great.

I was at FGS Jenjarom attending a ceremony.

Can we move on beyond the C.I.M.B ?

2011-08-14T09:31:00.002+08:00

Refer to 'Start of Lim’s Malay dilemma'

I am in my 30s now, and I have heard this same old story for over 20 years, perhaps even more than that. It is just same old.

Can we move beyond the C.I.M.B ?

The was a joke that the CIMB Bank was formed by 3 Malaysians, and they go by the name of Chin_a,Ind_iana and Mal_ik.

So, they call the bank as CIM Bank.

On a serious note, Malaysia is still same old.

Yesterday Was A Very Special Special Day

2011-08-07T01:39:00.001+08:00

Yesterday (6 Aug 2011) was a very special day.

Life itself gave me surprises.

Simply unforgettable.

Let me tell you that your true friends may not accompany you always

2011-08-01T20:02:00.000+08:00

Let me tell you that your true friends may not accompany you always.

But they are your true friends.

They care for you.

心灵的世界是无尽的

2011-07-31T11:15:00.000+08:00

有宗教，没宗教？

你有没有心灵？

Makna - Volunteers Activities Aug 2011

2011-07-30T10:03:00.000+08:00

Makna

3rd - 4th August 2011 Wednesday - Thursday	Cancer Awareness & Fundraising & Homevisit Venue: USM, Penang Time:9.00am - 3.00pm Volunteer:Dr. Ishak
5th August 2011 Friday	Cancer Awareness & Volunteer meeting Venue: Bukit Bertajam, Penang Time:9.00am - 1.00pm Volunteer:Sister Vimala
6th August 2011 Saturday	Cancer Awareness Exhibition & Fundraising & Homevisit Venue:Kpg. Seberang, Penang Time:10.30pm - 2.00pm Volunteer :Mdm. Saudah
6th August 2011 Saturday	The breaking of fast ceremony with Amir & Family (Late Mother is a Ca Survivor) (Organized by MAKNA-UTP Volunteers and Perak Volunteer Leader Mdm. Azlina Abdullah) Venue:Taiping, Perak Time:Break Fasting Time Volunteer:UTP Volunteers & Mdm. Azlina

For participation, please call Mama Gie (Senior Volunteer Coordinator) at 019-289 4717 or email her at fadzilahwan@makna.org.my and Ms. Monica (Volunteer Executive) at 014-8872026 / 03-21611645 or email her at monicadius@makna.org.my.

Lee Was on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) for five years before he underwent a transplant

2011-07-24T10:30:00.002+08:00

Taken from NKF Shared Issue 2 2011 (PP9314/08/2001 (028834)).

Lee was one of the lucky ones when on July 27 1996, his fortunes changes for the better. An American expatriate died of stroke at the age of 56 and the most eligible recipient at the time turned out to be Lee. Lee therefore received a new kidney and with that came a new lease of life for his wife and twin daughters.

生命之美

2011-07-22T23:47:00.004+08:00

生命的意义是一个大智慧。

奇迹，期待，爱情。。。虽是无常，是空，但也是一种美。

万事未到终点，皆不定。

企业虽是生活必有。

但我认为生命之美，不须与企业原则沟在一起。

企业，若是拥有奇迹，期待，爱情等等，不一定行得通；不一定如法。企业的那一套，应该是踏实，策划，眼光等等。

奇迹，期待，爱情。。。是值得的。

不到最后一刻，都不一定

2011-07-22T23:34:00.001+08:00

宠辱不惊，静观门前花开花落；
去留无意，且看天上云卷云舒。。。

一却事，我总相信，不到最后一刻，都不一定。

不要赢，也不可以输

2011-07-19T17:57:00.000+08:00

这个社会是冷血的。

当你成功，比别人有钱，别人会妒忌你。你赢，别人输。

当你失败，别人会责怪你，说你不对，你差。你输，别人赢。

其实，跟他们无关。

我认为，我们不要赢，也不可以输。

My Comments On 'Star readers come to fresh grads’ defence'

2011-07-18T15:47:00.001+08:00

Refer to 'Star readers come to fresh grads’ defence'

I would say that it is because the economy is not big enough to sustain everybody.

We need to spike up economy and bring it to a more global scale.

NKF Spent RM 81,120.00 From Jan-April 2011 to Provide 100% Subsidy on Dialysis Treatment

2011-07-17T23:30:00.001+08:00

Taken from NKF Shared Issue 2 2011 (PP9314/08/2001 (028834)).

Life has not been a bed of roses for LIm as a result of a bad accident in 2007, which injured his kidneys and left him jobless.

There are many patients such as Lim who need help on a daily basis, many lose their jobs when they are on dialysis and without financial assistance it would be impossible for them to afford dialysis while managing their families.

NKF Spent RM 81,120.00 From Jan-April 2011 to Provide 100% Subsidy on Dialysis Treatment for our hard core poor patients.

Sierra Pharaoh Nekhen Gameplay Tips

2011-07-17T15:57:00.012+08:00

Strategy

Use shrines on secluded area. Build shrines for the patron god; Ra.
Do not over built houses, keep population to 1,000 to conserve resources. Build 9x8 housing will be enough to cater for 1,000 population.
Build two temples for the patron god.; Ra.
Build an internal circle to keep necessity services (water, firemen, health) inside by putting a block at the entrance.
Build festival square and perform festival.

Conclusion

Do not over built houses and waste resources.
Try to build a personal mansion later to keep some money.
Perform festival for each god at least once per year, thus every 4 months rotating.

General Tips:

Use roadblock, however, must use it wisely. Roadblock prevents people from traveling out to get jobs.
Palace is the place to keep gold and to provide information about unemployment.
Gold will provide direct income, must harvest as much as possible.

My Comment On Kin says sorry to kindie

2011-07-13T09:55:00.002+08:00

Refer to 'Kin says sorry to kindie'

If you care to look around, I would say that in Malaysia, this is just tip of the iceberg.

This reminds me of one of my favourite song;上海滩。

浪奔浪流

万里滔滔江水永不休

淘尽了世间事

混作滔滔一片潮流

是喜是愁

浪里分不清欢笑悲忧

成功失败

浪里看不出有未有

爱你恨你

问君知否

似大江一发不收转千弯转千滩

亦未平复此中争斗

又有喜又有愁

就算分不清欢笑悲忧仍愿翻百千浪

在我心中起伏够

Or I really want to emphasize that this society needs love and real friendship.

It is timely to say that it is why we need places like Fo Guang Shan and etc which the door must always be left open to all.

I still remember a venerable from Fo Guang Shan said this.

相聚总是因缘，是好是坏，一念之别。

This is very true, we must have the courage to love.

Makna : Life Goes On

2011-07-03T15:44:00.002+08:00

Taken from Makna Neoplasia Issues 01/2011

It has been 15 years since the cancer diagnosis. Although her initial doctors could not promise her anything, her determination and strength has allowed her to survive. When she was first diagnosed, her children were very young. Although she never said much, I sensed that she fought her cancer as she was unwilling to miss out the growing years of her children. Due to her determination, my sister not only bought up her three kids, witnessed the marriage of her two children and today is a happy grandmother to her grand-daughter and is hanging on strongly on every thread as to see her youngest daughter who is her precious caregiver to be married off soon. - Shanti Michael (shanti.michael@hotmail.com)

MAKNA Getting to know Breast Cancer

2011-07-03T15:32:00.002+08:00

Very informative. From Makna.

FGS 永文法师 Talk - 走过逆境，超越生死

2011-06-23T23:48:00.010+08:00

永文法师在佛光山文教中心，23-Jun-2011, 8pm.

这是我的理解。

永文法师在三十多年前，正当在念书时，得到Systemic Lupus Erythematosus（SLE）,医生说只剩三年的命。

走过了三十多年的人生，永文法师为我们带来一些走过逆境的经验。

很重要的是，在这种情况下，必须先接受事实，然后做最坏的准备，这样就可以放下了。

要做因缘观。

生病在医学的原理是因为免疫系统出了问题。

因(body)缘(lifestyle)果(sickness)。

所以，生活习惯(lifestyle)很重要。

要保持无住的心。

永文法师也解释人间佛教。

以四种涅槃的概念。

有余涅槃 - 释迦摩尼佛36 岁得到无上正等正觉，就达到这地步。
无余涅槃 - 释迦摩尼佛85 岁入灭。说法49年后。
自性涅槃
究竟涅槃

人间友情，欢喜心是人间佛教的基础，欢喜就是开悟，每个人都可以欢喜，都可以开悟，这世间没有特殊的人，不必死才涅槃。

就是说，人间佛教代表平等开悟，以生活学来开悟。不一定是有余涅槃，无余涅槃。也可以是自性涅槃，究竟涅槃。

Ullambana's Origin?

2011-06-22T20:37:00.001+08:00

Ullambana lasts from the first to the fifteenth day of the lunar calendar's seventh month. It is also known as the month of the monastics, merits, gratitude, filial piety and blessings. Ullambana's origin dates back to the Buddha's era when Maudgalyayana(目建连) saw his mother suffering in the realm of hungry ghosts with his supernatural power. He tried to provide food to his mother but they were burnt into flames. Maudgalyayana thus sought the Buddha's advice, and was told to make food offerings to the monastics at the end of the rainy retreat and dedicate the merits to his mother. This would relieve not only his mother's suffering, but also the suffering of this parents of seven lifetimes.

Remove Stubborn Stains From Your Car

2011-06-18T08:38:00.001+08:00

Use WD-40.

It works!

It works for all all colors and almost all kind of stains.

Just spray directly to stains and wipe with a cloth.

It is a little greasy with some gasses emitted when the liquid is sprayed out.

It works for Perodua Alza solid white color and Perodua Myvi Metallic black.

P/s: It will not spoil the paint of your car.

释迦摩尼佛传-漫画版 (Part 2)

2011-06-12T16:08:00.002+08:00

出版者：Fo Guang Publications Sdn. Bhd.
原者：星云大师
编绘：林钜晴

Email: publications@fgs.org.my

我鼓励您拥有一本。

释迦摩尼佛传-漫画版 (Part 1)

2011-06-11T23:57:00.004+08:00

出版者：Fo Guang Publications Sdn. Bhd.
原者：星云大师
编绘：林钜晴

Email: publications@fgs.org.my

我鼓励您拥有一本。

“戰勝肥胖﹐預防糖尿病”講座會

2011-06-07T17:25:00.000+08:00

修成林糖尿病護理中心

將在Seri Kembangan民眾會堂舉辦一場

“戰勝肥胖﹐預防糖尿病”講座會﹐

以提高民眾對糖尿病之認識。

當天備有免費贈品﹕環保袋﹑一公斤糙米或一罐天然代糖﹐

幸運抽獎及免費健康檢查。

入場免費﹐名額及贈品有限。

Food Production Crazy House

2011-06-06T22:20:00.000+08:00

http://www.meatvideo.com/

You should really watch this video.

Mercy For Animals

Author/physician Shigeaki Hinohara On Longer Life

2011-06-01T16:52:00.000+08:00

His diets:

For breakfast I drink coffee, a glass of milk and some orange juice with a tablespoon of olive oil in it. Olive oil is great for the arteries and keeps my skin healthy. Lunch is milk and a few cookies, or nothing when I am too busy to eat. I never get hungry because I focus on my work. Dinner is veggies, a bit of fish and rice, and, twice a week, 100 grams of lean meat.

His Schedules:

My schedule book is already full until 2014, with lectures and my usual hospital work. In 2016 I'll have some fun, though: I plan to attend the Tokyo Olympics!

On Materialistic:

Remember: You don't know when your number is up, and you can't take it with you to the next place.

His Advises:

There is no need to ever retire, but if one must, it should be a lot later than 65.
Share what you know.
To stay healthy, always take the stairs and carry your own stuff.
Science alone can't cure or help people

Check out the original article.

放下究竟怎样 (To Let It Go)？

2011-05-31T11:24:00.003+08:00

People always asked me this question.

The answer is very simple, accept, repent and rebuild.

Accept who you are, repent what you have done, rebuild a new self.

However, this is very hard to do, because it conflicts with your current self.

Thus, the alternative methods are:

Eat simple food – sacrifice your food desire.
Do charity – sacrifice your time, ego and comfort.
Live a simple life - do away desires.

By doing these things, you train yourself to let go your wants.

MBCS Mid Autumn Festival Charity Fund Raising Dinner

2011-05-23T08:38:00.002+08:00

Fund raising dinner (non-vegetarian) for diamond age care home.

It is organized by MBCS (Malaysia Buddhist Co-operative Society), whose mission is to 'envision a future where death is accepted gracefully and
proper Buddhist funeral is embraced by all'. In other words, MBCS can help you to arrange for proper Buddhist funeral at proper cost.

One ticket is RM 80. One table has 10 seats.

Date:

4th September 2011.

Venue:

Dewan Serbaguna, SS3/14, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

View Larger Map

Please contact:

Sis Linda 012-6310719
Sis Sandra 019-2274388
Sis Judy 012 313-2877

www.mbcs.org.my

You've strike 1st prize with a prize money of cash.

2011-05-16T09:11:00.000+08:00

Got this from email. I think this is useful.

Any cheque banked in into your account need a few days to transact. Although the amount appears in your account, but it's still pending for transaction, the person issuing the cheque can cancel the cheque at any time! A few days ago, one of my friends received a sms with the message: "You've strike 1st prize with a prize money of RMB200,000 cash." The sms came with a contact no. My friend ignored it since he had heard of too many bogus scams using similar tactics.

After a short while his handphone rang, a Miss Fang asked: "Sir have you received a sms telling you that you've strike 1st prize?"

My friend answered: "Yes, I have".

Miss Fang: "Please let us have your bank account number so that we can deposit the money into your account."

My friend thought, why not, let's see what you can do. My friend has a buddy who works in that bank. Hence, he gave her his account number. Ten minutes later, my friend's handphone started ringing again.

Miss Fang said: "Sir, we have deposited your prize money into your account, please check and verify."

My friend checked using his handphone and found that RMB 200,000 was really deposited into his account. He was euphoric, just like that and he's RMB 200,000 richer! 30 minutes later, Miss Fang called again. She was crying: "I'm sorry sir, I made a mistake, I forgot to deduct the tax before I deposited the prize money, 20% of RMB 200,000 equals to RMB40,000. Now the company wants me to reimburse the money. Can you please return the RMB 40,000 tax? I beg you."

My friend thought for a while and felt pity for the lady. Thinking of the money in his bank account, he went to the bank. Suddenly he thought of his buddy working in that bank and decided to ask his buddy to double check and confirm with him first. Upon checking, his buddy found out that the money was deposited using a cheque of a different bank. Even though the cheque was deposited but the actual amount of money can't be transfered into his account on the same day. If the other party decided to cancel the cheque, then he'll not get this RMB 200,000. My friend was shocked. He almost lost RMB 40,000. Before my friend left for home on that day, the cheque was actually cancelled. If not for his buddy, if not for him being a professional, or if he was cared of letting others know of striking the prize then this bogus scam would be successful.

This is a true story, please beware. Future scams could be even better planned. Please don't forget to forward to your friends and relatives to warn them from being cheated.

Plant Vs Zombies (Bobsled Bonanza) Tips:

2011-05-16T08:47:00.003+08:00

Use chili plant to clear the ice, after than, put a spikeweed with enhancement at the right side so that any zomboni which will attempt to come in will be destroyed immediately.

The most effective way of dealing with the red suit zombie is to plant three spikeweeds adjacent to each other, they cannot succeeded in walking through it.

Need to plant as many sunflower as possible to get energy fast in order to use chili plant.

Start the game by planting Sunflower and spikeweed first.

Also refer to Plant vs Zombies : Survival: Endless (Hard) Tips

Unusual Hot Weather in Malaysia

2011-05-10T22:39:00.003+08:00

Malaysia has been subjected to unusual hot weather for the past few days since 5-May-2011.

This is unusual.

Originated from Philippines.

http://www.bharian.com.my/bharian/articles/Cuacapanasdijangkaberakhirminggudepan/Article/index_html

Imprint Car Plate Number On Car Windows

2011-05-10T21:41:00.001+08:00

You can get it done at Wan Wan Car Audio Accessories Shop (same row as Kim Realty) at Damansara Jaya near Atria shopping center.

It cost less than RM 30.

Motors Confidence Sent Me Thank You Notes

2011-05-09T23:00:00.001+08:00

Motors Confidence (M) Sdn. Bhd.

No. 12 & 14, Jalan SS 2/3, 47300 P.J, Selangor.

Tel: 03-7874 9409

Fax: 03-7876 7770

Spiritual Cultivation (修行) is like going to university after graduate school

2011-05-09T16:04:00.001+08:00

Spiritual cultivation (修行) is like going to university after graduate school.

You left behind certain things as it was timely.

Low profile, no politics, just you.

Malaysia Sex Video - Not Interested

2011-04-30T19:07:00.002+08:00

Come on guys, nobody is interested with the sex video.

Cut it off.

We are interested with the balcony kiss, the Aston Martin, the diamond ring and the evening dress.

Prince William Marries

2011-04-30T00:13:00.003+08:00

This is historical moment of my generation, my time.

Prince William and Kate royal wedding.

Plant vs Zombies : Survival: Endless (Hard) Tips:

2011-04-29T22:20:00.002+08:00

Snorkel zombies - Use walnut on lily pad.
Digger zombies - can't pass through potatoe mines. Use pumpkin to protect all plants in case digger zombies managed to pass through the front defense.
Zomboni is effectively dealt with using spikeweed.
Gargantuar is most effectively dealt with using freezing techniques; freezing melon or freeze shroom(use multiple to freeze them so that shooting pea at the left side can shoot them while they are immobilized). Secondly effective using spikeweed (which will slow them down while they are trying to demolish the spikeweed).

The maximum number of flags I have achieved is 22 flags.

Also refer to

迷惑社会。。

2011-04-25T21:19:00.001+08:00

迷惑社会。。。

平安无事就有法喜，业障现前就没法喜。

真是迷惑的修行。

India's Sai Baba Passed On

2011-04-24T18:37:00.004+08:00

For Sai Baba devotees, a Sunday of sorrow.

Please take a moment.

A.P. declares four-day State mourning.

Sathya Sai Baba passes away.

Sai Baba’s death leaves a void.

Sai Baba passes away

Sai Baba, India's 'living god', laid to rest.

Nexcare first aid - Feel Better. Is Better ...

2011-04-17T16:21:00.001+08:00

I was given samples of Nexcare first aid while taking the LRT.

Flexible, comfortable fit.
Soft, breathable material allows sweat and moisture to evaporate
Unique shape designed for better seal around pad
Latex free
Best for kids, athletes and general purpose use.

NKF - The Hidden Dangers of Salt

2011-04-17T16:04:00.002+08:00

Many Malaysian adults, particularly with a family history of hypertension coupled with job stress have been diagnosed with hypertension. Having high blood pressure increases the risk of heart and blood vessel disease or what is called cardiovascular risk. Hypertension is also one of the major causes of chronic kidney disease.

If diagnosed with hypertension, managing your blood pressure by maintaining a healthy body weight and making good food and lifestyle choices in addition to medication, is critical to preventing the complications of hypertension. The major lifestyle change that a hypertensive should make is to restrict salt in the diet.

Refer to the full newsletter.

Refer to NKF Malaysia.

Plant vs Zombies: Survival: Roof (Hard) Tips:

2011-04-03T20:41:00.001+08:00

Refer to Plant vs Zombies: Survival: Fog (Hard) Tips

1. To fight with zomboni, winter melon is not good enough. Need to use pea shooter with fire. Place it at the right side (where the roof is flat).

2. Do not use kernel pult (not much point). Use cabbage pult at first, later change all to winter melon.

3. Place cactus at the right side of the roof (where the root is flat), otherwise, it can't shoot properly. And also you need to plant one cactus per lane in order to shoot down balloon zombies properly. Thus, it would be a better idea to use glover altogether (more effective).

Plant vs Zombies: Survival: Fog (Hard) Tips

2011-03-26T17:01:00.002+08:00

The challenge is not enough energy (can't have double sun flower).
Have to use garlic (when one lane is weaken) and ice-shroom (very effective as last resort when your front line of defense is weaken and also effective to deal with large invasions).
Biggest threat is catapult zombies. Have to use 'umbrella leaf'. Plant two of it near to the edge and to the pool.
Have to use pumpkin to protect all plants, including the energy shroom.
Another threat is to 'digger zombie'.To deal with this,plant 4 magnets at the land lanes (one on each lane). Without the digger, it cannot penetrate the ground. Once the digger has been absorbed by the magnet, it will be forced out of the ground.
Plant two cattails at the edge of the pool (left side) to deal with balloon zombies, zombies thrown into the edge and also as backup for other lanes)
Use a combination of corn and repeater on a single lane. The corn is able to slow down zombies when butter is thrown, this will be your advantage.
The most effective way of dealing with Gargantuar is using ice-shroom and corn (which throws out butter) to slow it down while the shooting pea (with fire) shoots it from behind.
Plant two lanterns near the right side of the pool to clear the fog.

Just Bought A Brand New MW829BK

2011-03-26T11:15:00.003+08:00

I wanted to a shoe which is 2+1 or 3+1, means it can be suitable for the following:

1.) Walking

2.) Casual

3.) Semi formal

In other words, I am looking for something which is almost all-in-one and lasting.

My experience told me that having good shoes is important, especially if you need to walk a lot, it can save your energy (do not get unnecessary fatigues) and make you walk faster (with the same amount of load).

And to be able to work with semi formal, I need it to be in all black color.

Thus, instead of getting a real leather shoe, I thought why not get something from the sports manufacturer ?

I have shortlisted a few from the Internet, but seems like online browsing does not blend well with real touch.

Eventually, I settled for New Balance MW829BK. The original price is RM 339.00 with 30%, I got it with RM 240++

I went to the shop at The Gardens (3rd Floor).

Trust me, it is a good deal. A good way to save money.

Now with this new shoe, I have no worries if I need to walk day long with pubic transport, or jump into my car for some business events.

Budimas 2010 Highlights - Heart to Heart

2011-03-26T10:59:00.000+08:00

www.budimas.org.my

MAKNA Volunteer Activities March-April 2011

2011-03-15T18:37:00.000+08:00

Cancer Awareness & Fundraising & Homevisit - Bukit Larut Tin, Perak
Cancer Awareness & Fundraising & Homevisit - Kuantan, Pahang
2nd MIP (Makna Introductory Programme) - Makna Office, Jalan Ampang
Cancer Awareness & Fundraising & Homevisit - Pengkalan Hulu,Perak

Cancer Awareness & Fundraising & Homevisit - Kpg.Bersia Lama, Gerik, Perak
Cancer Awareness & Fundraising & Homevisit - Kpg. Ulu Legong, Gerik, Perak
Cancer Awareness & Fundraising - Jabatan Veterinar, Gerik, Perak
3rd Recreational Activities & Technical Activities - Makna Office, Jalan Ampang
Cancer Awareness & Fundraising & Homevisit - Jelempok,Perlis
Cancer Awareness & Fundraising & Homevisit - Quarters Klinik Ayer Hangat, Perlis

1st Basic Nursing Care 2 - IKM, HUKM Cancer Awareness & Fundraising & Homevisit - Kpg. Alor Setar, Pauh, Perlis
Cancer Awareness & Fundraising & Homevisit - Kpg. Mata Air, Kedah
Cancer Awareness & Fundraising & Homevisit - Bukit Banggali, Langkawi, Kedah Cancer Awareness & Fundraising & Homevisit - Kpg. Kuala Temoyong, Perlis
Cancer Awareness & Fundraising & Homevisit - Kpg. Belia 4B, Kedah

Volunteer Meeting & Cancer Support Group Meeting - Makna Office, Jalan
Ampang 4th Technical Activities - Makna Office, Jalan Ampang 2nd Basic Nursing Care 1

100% financing for new home

2011-03-09T10:50:00.000+08:00

Refer to 'scheme launched for young adults to get 100% financing for new home'

This is wow factor!

Plant vs Zombies - Survival - Pool (Hard)

2011-03-06T11:07:00.004+08:00

Tips:

The biggest challenge is at the pool's lanes with threats coming from Dolphin Rider Zombie which will jump into the water and emerge at the second plant out of water. If you do not manage this properly, you will end up losing the pool's defense.

To do this properly, make use of pumpkin to protect the plant.

Another tips is to try to make use of double headed sunflower to give you double energy and save spaces.

The third tips is to always put a shooting plant at the last plant at the edge of the house. This is so that the last defense will always be something that is shooting the zombie in case of those jumping zombies or those which can dig the floor and penetrate your front line of defense.

NKF 2010 Highlights

2011-02-27T21:44:00.000+08:00

People In Older Days Are Not That Fat

2011-02-27T20:38:00.001+08:00

Check this photo out.

Those people are not that fat actually.

When you are sick and tired and fed-up and stressed-up #2

2011-02-20T22:01:00.000+08:00

Previously, we have seen that When you are sick and tired and fed-up and stressed-up.. , the solution is not to continue with your work and go on to learn new things.

But what about if you have to keep going for the day, you can't stop doing your work,you can't take leave, what should you do ?

The solution is to think about living each day as your last day, then you will get some form of rejuvenation.

You will start to appreciate existing moment.

Makna Online Shop

2011-02-19T15:44:00.001+08:00

http://shop.mymakna.org/

Doing Business, Need Help ?

2011-02-08T10:30:00.001+08:00

The keyword is 'Having Controls'

The best thing about having your own business or being entrepreneur is that you have control of everything.

Ultimately, the goal is to make more money. (This is something that I've always forgotten)

Thus, you must not react according to your feelings. (This is something that I've always forgotten)

You can earn any money any time the next minute onwards.

It is the license to make money, you must remember this. If you are under employment, you do not have the license.

The idea is to have the ability to survive on a very thin basis (just enough) and then once you can do that, proceed to make money further. If you can't do that, do not proceed.

Do not based on feelings.

You can count on luck, because that is what going to make you stand out from others.

Have to always think whether it is worth it before making any decisions.

Two Generations Home Loan ?

2010-10-23T10:08:00.001+08:00

I can't actually believe this is going to happen ?

With such big land and small population in this country.

Looks like the country has ran out of idea of uplifting the economy.

Friends are always friends (朋友还是朋友)

2010-09-18T01:08:00.000+08:00

Friends are always friends.

Friends may hurt you more, but still friends.

Would you care less ? Tough call.

After 32 years, still a loner

2010-09-17T00:06:00.000+08:00

Born a loner, after 32 years still a loner.

一天走一步

2010-08-18T22:59:00.000+08:00

一天走一步，其实是每一秒走一步。

要会享受。。其实也不是，因该是要懂得自己的放向，生活的意识。

有时上山，有时下山。

有慢，也有快。

但是，上山不一定是比下山慢，因为当您兴奋时，总会走快点。

一秒走一步，一个站过一个站。

When you are sick and tired and fed-up and stressed-up..

2010-08-01T14:06:00.002+08:00

Do not continue with work, learn new things.

If you are in IT, you will find that it is a blessing, because there are so many new things to learn.

If you already know MSSQL 2005, check out MySQL.

If you already know JOOMLA, check out Drupal.

If you already know VB.NET, check out C++

If you already know C++, check out Java.

The list goes on.

Oh, by the way, remember to write down notes.

You will get back into momentum.

放下也是岸

2010-07-24T17:34:00.000+08:00

苦海无边，回头是岸

我认为，放下也是岸。

’空有无二‘ 是说 ‘不执空，不执有’

空性是指一切事物的存在，是无自性，没有不变不灭的实体，所以它才是实相。

所以，生活要提防问题。不可要求太完美。

Taman Tasik Metropolitan (Kepong)

2010-06-27T20:19:00.002+08:00

This place is called Taman Tasik Metropolitan.

It is about 4 km, not much hilly on the main route, just some slopes. There are toilets in between, but you have to pay.

Direction to go there ?

Coming from Bandar Utama, head towards Kepong and then head towards the round about of Jalan Ipoh, it is that big lake on your right side. You just need to make a U-Turn back and immediately after Shell petrol station, slow down and take the first left turn.

Make use of Google Map Malaysia.

When People Don't Believe You, You Just Have to Prove It

2010-06-24T19:13:00.002+08:00

If you are Bill Gates or Steve Jobs, whatever things you say will have impact. Period.

Thus when you are not that level, it is hard for people to believe you; you have to prove it.

Just work extra hard lor.

Not only that, we must improve our intellectuals. Play computer games can help. You need to become a better version of you in order to go to the next level.

When you have proved it, you have gone too far. People can't catch up anymore.

This is yet another manifestation of life.

Think About What is Really Worth It

2010-06-20T23:00:00.018+08:00

This is not about falling in love and romance.

I started off by graduating from APIIT (2002). I worked hard for my thesis project (a simulation software for taxi hunting). I am proud of it till now.

I had never thought that I will study anything related to computer because truth is, when I was younger, I really hate computers.

Ironically, I got lost (along my teenage life and messed things up) and ended up in APIIT.

I rebuilt my life in APIIT and enrolled into DF9907 and volunteered as class representative.

First year was really challenging and fun. I hadn't done any computer programming in my life and wasn't sure if I can do anything about it.

The first programming exposure was creating algorithm for Fibonaci series. I got stuck initially but I tried. Eventually, I got light about computer programming.

I started to enjoy it and spent most of first year in APIIT doing computer programming especially in the Unix lab.

The proudest moment was when I created a tic-tac-toe games with cursor using Unix COBOL. Hey, that was great you know. And I got praises from people all over.

I felt talented.

When it came second year, my confidence was crushed.

It started when I was switching from Unix based programming to Windows event based programming. I was supposed to do a client server program using VB6 Winsock and I got stuck. Somehow, the event and object-oriented thingy was confusing. I started to question my future in programming.

Even though the project was completed eventually, second year wasn't all that great.

The final year thesis was a great challenge. I really wanted to prove myself and being a risk taker, I proceed with my plans of doing a big project. I almost failed but eventually the project was a success and even the lecturer thinks that I got some stuffs to prove.

Ok, confident soared but that was a tough one.

So, landed the first job as computer programmer for a manufacturing company where me and a few guys were supposed to build the in-house ERP system. Wow! that was really ambitious you know.

If you want to know the truth, I can tell you that whatever skills you have in college will not be good enough in the real world. All of sudden, I realized that there are just so much to learn and seemed like never ending. It was that time which I began to do my own research.

By 1.5 years, I decided that I really hate computer programming and had no future for it. I felt that I was wasting time and I had to find ways to make millions.

I quit and went to sales and marketing. I did that for about 4 years and hadn't make million.

And to amaze you more, I quit sales and marketing and went back to computer programming since 2008; literally starting from scratch (but not really). It is more like a continuation.

It wasn't easy, in fact it was really tough. The first challenge was to find out where I have messed up and started fixing from there. What I mean by this is that I knew that I had to figure out where I had left out and what I didn't understand during that time and what computer programming concepts which went wrong.

Slowly and eventually(step by step, day by day), I conquered the past and master new skills.

And today, I see future in computer programming.

I am not yet famous, but I see future.

What I wanted to share here is that what kept me going was not everything about passion, it was more about worthiness.

If you are caught in such situation, you got to really think about what is worth it. For me it was basically one idea; which is if I can develop a software and sell it, I will make 100% profit. And everything is within my control. That sounds a better strategy to make millions than to sell products of others.

Furthermore, I was looking for something with accumulation effects; the longer you do, the better. And software development seemed fit.

So, when I was at a crossroad two years ago, I really suffered, lonely and unsure. But I thought about what is worth it ?

Today, I am not working as CTO of Microsoft or being a chief programmer of Google, but what I am doing is worthy to me and relevant to the industry.

When things are tough, think about worthiness and try to work around your area of interests and passions.

You have come this far, and how many more to go ?

You also need courage and a lot of it.

I will end with a quote of mine.

"I knew that I didn't choose this life, I just know what to do next." ~ Brandon Teoh.

Good luck dude.

Missing Deadline is like Missing Goal

2010-06-17T21:59:00.000+08:00

You have worked hard, but yet still missed.

And who cares you have worked hard ?

Last nite actually din sleep much, so excited !

2010-06-06T12:24:00.003+08:00

Last night (5 June 2010) actually din sleep much, so excited !

Actually nothing much happened. But sure got secrets one..haha.

I won't tell you.

One Needs Charisma To Compete On Top

2010-05-23T18:18:00.001+08:00

As I am watching the match between Lin Dan and Taufik Hidayat (Thomas Cup Final 2010).

I find that charisma is not just something which will give you better edge, it is a must.

The reason is because with technology advances, people will equal in terms of physical strengths.

Without charisma, it is hard to maintain the pressure.

Check out the match.

福报的颜色

2010-05-22T11:48:00.000+08:00

福报真是一种很特别的东西。

福报可能是佛教的名词。

于我的人生经验，福报是很重要的。

你如果有大福报，很容易就有大成就。

也许很多人会说，为什么某某人，抽烟了一生人，还是没有问题？但是现在的医学不是强调抽烟对健康有一定的影响？

我觉得这也是福报的奥妙。

福报不足，必须积福。

千万不可以享尽福报。

如何积福？除了做善事，我觉得我们还可以多贡献。就是多付出。

佛光山的三好运动也可以积福。说好话，做好事，存好心。

千万不可以享尽福报。

Tony Pua - Stagnating income, increasing cost and weak infrastructure.

2010-05-21T12:36:00.002+08:00

Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua highlighted a three-cornered situation that many Malaysian urbanites were trapped in – stagnating income, increasing cost and weak infrastructure.

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I totally agreed.

10 years ago, a fresh graduate with ICT capabilities can get about RM 1,600.00 to RM 2,200.00.

Engineers will be able to command higher pay like RM 2,200 to RM 2,500.

And today. It is still the same, if not lower.

I don't think that Malaysian (those people around me) has improved in terms of competitiveness, but we have improved in terms of coping with new trends such as adoption of online social interactions, politic debating and etc.

I think we need to eat less, spend less, travel less and improve quality of life by means of non-materialistic realization.

How ? Such as going picnic with love ones by eating air and kisses. Do you reckon ?

牺牲自己，自己吃亏

2010-05-11T01:25:00.001+08:00

牺牲自己，自己吃亏，才能得到自在。

Ip Man 2 - The Best Movie of 2010 So Far

2010-05-09T17:44:00.010+08:00

Write in mandarin first (translate later). Certain things are more meaningful in Chinese (don't know why)..

带父母去看叶问2，我不只说一流，还说再忙也一定要去看。

我爱上了银幕上的1950年代的香港。我觉得我是属于以前的人。

那种真实的爱情，有饭吃饭，有粥吃粥的夫妻感情。太羡慕了。。

那种朋友的义气，现在不是没有，只是过时了。你现在做人有义气，人家还说你是弱者。现在的义气，要以不同的方式去付出，就好像你娟钱，但是不要登报纸。

练武功，就好像修行（修佛）。是一种意识，是一种人生大事，是一种做人必须做的事。

叶问的谦虚，毅志力等等，有一种修行的味道，是终生无悔，遗憾覆灭的人生之道。

这套电影最令我感动的是。。。它啦出了我的感情（男人泪）。

现在的人真的太忙了，忙什么？忙社会渐渐减少的出人头地的机会。

停一停吧，至少出看看叶问2。

母亲节快了！

English version..

Took my parents for Ip Man 2 (for mother's day). One Utama at 11:30am still had plenty of parking space at the fourth floor.

This is by far the best movie of 2010. Thumbs up!

It is a story which centers around the the lives of chinese people around 1950, shortly after world war 2 which was considered as modern Hong Kong under British rule.

I am in love with the lifestyle of the people during that time, and I always like to believe that I belong to the past. I just got here by time machine.

Life were simple, love were real.

Simple life doesn't necessary means poor life, it is like if you have eaten too much, should you eat again or just because you have to eat 3 meals per day ? I really like to bet that people those days don't have the habit of eating 3 meals, that is perhaps they were healthier.

Friendship based on integrity was a rule of thumb. This concept of life is still in existence, but it is regarded as obsolete and practitioners will most likely be regarded as weak and ineffective. If you still believe in it, you got to do it behind the scenes.

Practicing martial arts is like spiritual cultivation. It is a meaning of life, or something which you must do before you die.

The movie character Ip Man lives his life with humbleness, integrity and strong determination. Money will never supersede meanings. This is a way of life which I think will leave you without regrets. It is a great way of life.

The best part of this movie is that it really brings the emotions out of me.

We are just about 60 years forward, and things are so different now. That is why the movie is worth it.

Everybody is busy trying grab the ever dwindling opportunities in the society. Perhaps we can all stop for a while and go watch Ip Man 2 to the least.

Happy mother's day!

Why is diabetes a threat to kidneys ?

2010-04-30T08:31:00.001+08:00

Taken from NKF Newsletter (2010 Issue 1) - PP9314/08/2010 (025329)

Millions of blood vessels act as filter inside a kidney. Their job is to remove waste products from the blood. When blood vessels in the kidneys are injured, kidneys cannot clean the blood properly. The body will retain more water and salt than it should, which can result in weight gain and ankle swelling. Also, waste materials will not be filtered out of the blood any longer.

The tiny filters in the kidneys are damaged and the kidneys can slowly fail. If permanent kidney failure develops this would be fatal unless the affected person receives a kidney transplant or long term dialysis treatment.

The religion that will do that for you is the best religion - By Dalai Lama

2010-04-28T13:41:00.000+08:00

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Whatever makes you

more compassionate,
more sensible,
more detached,
more loving,
more humanitarian,
more responsible,
more ethical.”

“The religion that will do that for you is the best religion”

Vick Ryan NEEDs Financial Assistance

2010-04-27T23:31:00.000+08:00

Vick Ryan Vitus, was born on 22nd May 2007, at Hospital Likas, Kota Kinabalu. The third child of three siblings, Vick Ryan use to be an active and cheerful kid, though shrouded with an uncertain future.

At the age of less than four months, Vick Ryan was rushed to Likas Children's Hospital for lung infection, commonly known as pneumonia. Since that date, Likas Hospital is a second home for Vick Ryan. Vick Ryan’s parent was told by Doctors that he was a child that are “sensitive with small thorax”.

On 27th November 2009, Vick Ryan life has changed completely. After several days of fever and cough, he become breathless and turn “blue”. He was rushed to the Damai Specialist Center, to be treated by Pediatrician, Dr. Jeffery Soon. Immediately, Dr. Jeffery Soon refers Vick Ryan to Likas Hospital with diagnosis of Pneumonia and Asphyxiating Thoracic dystrophy (Jeune's Syndrome).

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Sacrifice Vs Trying Your Best

2010-04-07T00:47:00.000+08:00

If I want to change the world, I have to sacrifice, not just trying my best.

It Is High Time To Live Frugally

2010-04-04T09:54:00.000+08:00

Five billionaires who are reportedly to live frugal lifestyles.

I think now is high time to explore such possibility.

Technology is getting cheaper, thus you actually don't have to pay a lot more to get similar high tech stuff. The casualty will be the vendors, however if vendors can practice the same frugal lifestyles, then all will be balance back ?

Sometimes it is also important to mix with the right group of friends; frugal friends.

Just Had A Hair Cut

2010-04-02T20:36:00.001+08:00

I need to try to look my best...

because....

Sometimes people thinks that you offended them for not doing so.

na... just a joke.

Just had a hair-cut.

Actually my hair is really hard to maintain, coz it is rough.