Wishing you a colourful day.

Rainbows would never be rainbows
If sunshine had never met rain
No one would ever need comfort
If there was no sadness and pain
But life hold both sunshine and showers
The day aren't all bright and fair
So look through the shower for the rainbows
You'll always find hope shining there

FriENd PoEm..

You're a true friend,
that I want you to know,
Our love for each other
has helped us to grow.
We've been through some tough times,
but we've made it through,
The only one I ever trusted was you.

You helped me through anger,
you've chased away fears.
You held me through sadness,
and kissed away tears.

You stayed by my side
when the world turned away.
You helped me see joy
when the skies were all gray.

You were the rainbow
at the end of the storm.
You help me be different
when I shouldn't conform.

You held my hand
when you knew we would fall.
Every heartache,
you saw me through it all.

I'm not sure
I'm always the best friend to you,
I know I'm not perfect,
but this much is true.

When life gets you down,
And there's nowhere to turn,
I'll help you through and
I'll share your concern.

I'll try my best to return every favor,
When you're sure that you'll drown,
then I'll be your lifesaver;
Even if we both go down.

Whether we sink or swim
doesn't matter at all,
Just know that I'll be there
whenever you call.

I'll pull you out
when life pulls you under.
I'll be the sun
when there's lightning and thunder.

And when it's all over,
And we've fought every war,
There's one thing I promise,
Of this I am sure,
When the time comes
that we're put to our rest.
Be sure that you know that,
My friend, you're the best.

And if there is Heaven,
then I know you'll be there,
That if you die first
then you'll hear every prayer.
And soon I'll join you,
but just know until then.
That I'll miss you each day
'til I see you again.

At the end of the tunnel,
you'll be my guiding light,
You'll lead me to heaven,
away from the night.

We'll be there together,
and we'll never grow old.
And we'll walk hand in hand
On the streets paved of gold

Plastic Types, Characteristics… Dangers

Individuals have a way to identify the type of plastic in many products, especially food storage containers and packaging. Many, but not all, such plastic products have a number – the resin identification code – molded, formed or imprinted in or on the container, often on the bottom. This system of coding was developed in 1988 by the U.S.-based Society of the Plastics Industry to facilitate the recycling of post-consumer plastics. It is voluntary for plastic manufacturers, but has become relatively standard on certain plastic products sold globally. Knowing the code for a particular product, consumers can then inform themselves of the characteristics of the plastic and the risks of using that product.

The seven plastic resin codes are each briefly described below to provide a quick snapshot detailing the name of the resin (i.e., the base material of the plastic), typical products it is found in, dangerous chemicals it leaches, and why they are dangerous.

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE)
– Used in soft drink, juice, water, beer, mouthwash, peanut butter, salad dressing, detergent and cleaner containers. Leaches antimony trioxide and di(2ethylhexyl) pthalate (DEHP). Workers exposed to antimony trioxide for long periods of time have exhibited respiratory and skin irritation; among female workers, increased incidence of menstrual problems and miscarriage; their children exhibited slower development in the first twelve months of life. The longer a liquid is left in such a container the greater the concentration of antimony released into the liquid. DEHP is an endocrine disruptor that mimics the female hormone estrogen. It has been strongly linked to asthma and allergies in children. It may cause certain types of cancer, and it has been linked to negative effects on the liver, kidney, spleen, bone formation and body weight. In Europe, DEHP has been banned since 1999 from use in plastic toys for children under the age of three.

High density polyethylene (HDPE)
– Used in opaque milk, water, and juice containers, bleach, detergent and shampoo bottles, garbage bags, yogurt and margarine tubs, cereal box liners. Considered a 'safer' plastic. Our research on risks associated with this type of plastic is ongoing.

Polyvinyl chloride (V or Vinyl or PVC)
– Used in toys, clear food and non-food packaging (e.g., cling wrap), some squeeze bottles, shampoo bottles, cooking oil and peanut butter jars, detergent and window cleaner bottles, shower curtains, medical tubing, and numerous construction products (e.g., pipes, siding). PVC has been described as one of the most hazardous consumer products ever created. Leaches di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) or butyl benzyl phthalate (BBzP), depending on which is used as the plasticizer or softener (usually DEHP). DEHP and BBzP are endocrine disruptors mimicking the female hormone estrogen; have been strongly linked to asthma and allergic symptoms in children; may cause certain types of cancer; linked to negative effects on the liver, kidney, spleen, bone formation and body weight. In Europe, DEHP and BBzP and other dangerous pthalates have been banned from use in plastic toys for children under three since 1999. Not so elsewhere, including Canada and the United States.

Low density polyethylene (LDPE)
– Used in grocery store, dry cleaning, bread and frozen food bags, most plastic wraps, squeezable bottles (honey, mustard). Considered a 'safer' plastic. Our research on risks associated with this type of plastic is ongoing.

Polypropylene (PP)
– Used in ketchup bottles, yogurt and margarine tubs, medecine and syrup bottles, straws, Rubbermaid and other opaque plastic containers, including baby bottles. Considered a 'safer' plastic. Our research on risks associated with this type of plastic is ongoing.

Polystyrene (PS)
– Used in Styrofoam containers, egg cartons, disposable cups and bowls, take-out food containers, plastic cutlery, compact disc cases. Leaches styrene, which is an endocrine disruptor mimicking the female hormone estrogen, and thus has the potential to cause reproductive and developmental problems; long-term exposure by workers has shown brain and nervous system effects; adverse effects on red blood cells, liver, kidneys and stomach in animal studies. Also present in secondhand cigarette smoke, off-gassing of building materials, car exhaust and possibly drinking water. Styrene migrates significantly from polystyrene containers into the container's contents when oily foods are heated in such containers.

Other
– This is a catch-all category that includes anything that does not come within the other six categories. As such, one must be careful in interpreting this category because it includes polycarbonate - a dangerous plastic - but it also includes the new, safer, biodegradable bio-based plastics made from renewable resources such as corn and potato starch, and sugar cane. Polycarbonate is used in many plastic baby bottles, clear plastic “sippy” cups, sports water bottles, three and five gallon large water storage containers, metal food can liners, some juice and ketchup containers, compact discs, cell phones, computers. Polycarbonate leaches Bisphenol A (some effects described above), and numerous studies have indicated a wide array of possible adverse effects from low-level exposure to Bisphenol A: chromosome damage in female ovaries, decreased sperm production in males, early onset of puberty, various behavioural changes, altered immune function, and sex reversal in frogs.

Important Note: Two other types of plastic that fall under code 7 are acrylonitrile styrene (AS) or styrene acrylonitrile (SAN), and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). Both AS/SAN and ABS are higher quality plastics with increased strength, rigidity, toughness and temperature and chemical resistance. AS/SAN is used in mixing bowls, thermos casing, dishes, cutlery, coffee filters, toothbrushes, outer covers (printers, calculators, lamps), battery housing. The incorporation of butadiene during the manufacture of AS/SAN, produces ABS, which is an even tougher plastic. ABS is used in LEGO toys, pipes, golf club heads, automotive parts, protective head gear. Our research on risks associated with AS/SAN and ABS is ongoing.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY PLASTIC USE:
You may wish to seriously consider your – and especially your children's – use of plastics numbered 1, 3, 6 and 7 (polycarbonate) , all of which have been shown to leach dangerous chemicals. This does not necessarily mean the others are completely safe, just that they have been studied less to date.

So if you have to use plastic, it is safest to stick to numbers 2, 4, 5 and 7 (other than polycarbonate) whenever possible.

If an item does not have a plastic code on it, or if the type of plastic is unclear from the code (e.g., with #7, it likely will not say it is polycarbonate) , your best bet is to contact the manufacturer and ask them directly what type of plastic was used to make the product.

Plastic Tips

Here are some simple tips to help you in working toward a life without plastic, or a life of safer, more informed plastic use.

o Avoid polycarbonate (#7) baby bottles and sippy cups. For baby bottles, try and use glass, polyethylene or polypropylene instead. Sippy cups made of stainless steel (e.g., Kleen Kanteen, Purica), or of polypropylene or polyethylene are safer. Be sure to check the bottle or cup to be sure of the type of plastic it contains. As for baby bottle nipples, try and use silicone which does not leach the carcinogenic nitrosamines that can be found in latex.

o If you must use polycarbonate (#7) bottles, avoid heating food and drink in the bottle. Heat it in a separate container and transfer it to the bottle once it is warm enough for the child to eat or drink. If the plastic is showing signs of wear – scratched, cloudy – discard the container.

o For drinking water, try and avoid plastic bottles. If you do use plastic bottles made from #1 or #2 plastic try not to reuse them as they are intended only for single use. One alternative is a stainless steel water bottle. For storing large quantities of water, glass and stainless steel containers are also available. If you use a #1 water bottle, try to consume the contents as soon as possible because leaching of antimony increases with time.

o Try to avoid heating foods in plastic containers, especially in the microwave oven, which can cause the plastic to degrade and leach chemicals faster. As well, leaching increases when plastic comes into contact with oily or fatty foods, or when the plastic is scratched, worn, cracked, or sticky.

o Use plastic wraps with caution, especially in the microwave, and try to keep the plastic from touching the food. Alternatives include wax paper or paper towels.

o Try and use alternatives to plastic packaging and storage containers. Cloth, paper or cardboard are possibilities for transporting groceries. Stainless steel and glass food storage containers are available.

o Avoid plastic dishes and utensils for meals. Alternatives include glass, ceramic, wood, stainless steel, and lacquer ware. Offer your child or grandchild a non-plastic dish set made of either stainless steel or wood (safely coated with a non-toxic lacquer).

These days, plastic is so omnipresent it can be difficult to imagine life without plastic. Yet, our ancestors managed just fine without it. All it takes is a little imagination, determination and discipline.

5 thing r Happening in your House..

This is truly brilliant... .It can't get more accurate than this!!!!
Sigmund Freud's priorities test.
Five things are happening in your house at the same time. In which sequence would you solve them?
1. The telephone is ringing!

2. The baby is crying!

3. Someone's knocking or calling you from the front door!

4. You hung the clothes out to dry and it is beginning to rain!

5. You left the tap on in the kitchen and the water is already overflowing!

In which sequence would you solve these problems? Write the sequence and do check below how your decisions were made. BUT BE HONEST, THE FINDINGS ARE EXCITING. First write YOUR sequence from 1 to 5 then scroll below and read after!

















Answer:
Every individual point represents something in your life. On the list you can see which meaning every point has:
1. Telephone represents =Work*
2. Baby represents =Family*
3. Door represents =Friends*
4. Clothes represent =Money*
5. Tap represents =Love life*
- Your chosen sequence determines the priorities in your life.

Wonderful Day

Flowers never emit so sweet and strong a Fragrance as before a storm. When a storm approaches thee, be as sweet-smelling Flower.

Let the minor genius go his/her Light way and enjoy his/her Life--- the great nature cannot so live, he/she is never really in holiday mood, even though he/she often plucks flowers by the way side and ties them into knots & garland like Little children and lays out on a Sunny Day..

Think positive

Positive thinker is the good thing that can be apply for several people.
When we think to be a positive, many of the problems can be solve in the best way solution.

Not everyone agrees that positive thinking is a good thing!

Negative thinkers often think they are being 'realistic' and that positive thinkers are merely deluding themselves.

But the fact is that thinking positively, no matter what happens, means you are far more likely to succeed in life because you don't give up so early. The longer you try the more probable it is you are going to succeed. Simple logic.

Positive thinking doesn't mean expecting everything to be perfect

Positive thinkers don't always expect everything to work out, but they do know how to apply a positive spin when things go wrong. They know how to add an 'at least' when stuff fails to go as planned: "I didn't get the job but at least I know what to say at the next interview when I go for a job like that!"

Positive thinking is a huge personal asset. There are always positives in superficially negative experiences, such as what you learnt from your mistakes or the way hard experiences can make you stronger. Positive thinking enable people to see the positives where others cannot.

Rejab

Salam...
Friends, you know today is the first Rejab 1430 hijrah
Another 2 month all of muslims will fasting a month and another 3 month we will celebrate Hari Raya Eidulfitri

Many of the hadiths reported about the worth and merit of Rejab are either weak or fabricated. However, we should remember that there are many important events in Islamic history that took place in the month of Rejab, such as the Night Journey and Ascension (Israa’ and Mi`raj), the Battle of Tabuk, and the liberation of Al-Aqsa Mosque from the crusaders at the hands of Salah Ad-Din Al-Ayyubi. All of Muslims should recall these great victories and derive lessons from them.

It has bee mentioned by Abul Fath ibn Abil-Fawaris in his Amali (dictations and transmissions) and Allama Suyuti has also mentioned in his Jami Saghir from Hasan Basri that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said,

"Rajab is the month of Allah. Sya'aban is my month. Ramadhan is the month of my ummah (followers)."

From the above hadith, it shows that it is preferable to make do'a, to remain in the coming and following months, in order to perform good actions in them, because a true believer increases in his age with goodness. The best of people is the one who lives long and performs good actions.

There is no doubt that the month of Rajab is the key to the opening of the months of goodness and blessing.

Abu Bakr Warraq (May Allah be pleased with him) said,

"Rajab is a month of cultivation, Shaban is month of irrigating the fields, and the month of Ramadhan is a month of reaping and harvesting."

The summary is, that the month of Rejab is a sacred month and the first, virtuous and noble of them all. So it is appropriate to celebrate it ENTIRELY and to give attention to it by performing good acts, and refraining oneself from sins and offensive things, because it is the month of Allah.

It has been mentioned that Allah said,

"Fasting is for me and I will recompense one for it."

Fasting in the month of Rajab prevents one from sins, let alone refraining one from killing and having enmity towards the enemy (which this month was made sacred for), like it was practised by the people in the ignorant (jahili) period.

So friends, make sure our activities in the direct way.
Have a good day...

Teluk Belanga and Cekak Musang

Have you heard about teluk belanga and cekak musang

Like the female traditional Malay costumes, the little differences in the men’s Baju Melayu relate to the design of the neck area, and the way the upper dress or shirt is worn (whether outside the samping or inside).

Then of course the fabrics and pattern designs making up the costume and samping are subject to the individual’s taste.

The main difference between the two fashion styles is the cutting style at the neck or collar design, where the Teluk Belanga style has no collar and the neckline is stitched in the style known as "tulang belut" (eel's spines or bones). There is a loop at the end of the neckline to fit a "kancing" (a hook or button).

This Teluk Belanga collar design therefore exposes the neck of the wearer in contrast to the stiff or firm collar (like a Nehru or Mandarin collar but with buttons) of the Cekak Musang style.

On the other hand, as noted above, the Cekak Musang style has a raised or stiff collar of about 1 - 2cm, and is opened down to the chest, with holes for five buttons including two buttons for the collar.

The Teluk Belanga style originated, as its name implies, from the Johor Sultanate. Teluk Belanga, on the island of Singapore, was the administrative capital of the Johor Sultanate until 1866 when it moved to Johore Bahru

Zapin

Salam and Hi everyone,
Yesterday I had learned about the zapin. Do you what is the zapin is? Statement below show the summary about what is the zapin is. I hope that you enjoy reading it.

It is believed that Muslim missionaries of the Middle East namely Persia and Arabia introduced
the dance to Malaya during the fifteenth century.

The dance was originally performed by males only however it is also performed
by female dancers these days.

The simple version of the Zapin is performed to the rhythm &1234 and the foot is extended out to the side on the last count. It can be done on the spot, traveling forwards and backwards or diagonally in the basic form.

The carriage of the dancers is quite erect and dignified.

The music for Zapin comes from an ensemble of traditional instruments which include the lute (gambus), gypsy-type bongos (marwas) and the violin.

There are no hard and fast rules as to the number of dancers that perform. However because of the very interactive nature of this dance, it is usually performed in pairs.

The dancers can then play with each other, teasing, challenging and enjoying each others company. It is most popular in Johor.

There are numerous forms of Zapin dances and it varies from state to state. One of the most popular forms and certainly more evolved and intricate is the Zapin Tenglu from the town of Mersing. Said to be inspired by the ebb and flow of the tide and the lives of fishermen, the dance has many unexpected movements like a rotation of the body from the waist followed by a sudden accented, sharp and held movement of the arms and shoulders. It is said that these movements are derived from the feeling of being tossed around in a fishing boat and having to catch yourself before you are thrown overboard.

Another popular Zapin dance is the Zapin Pekajang.

I hope that you enjoy it..
K have a good day friends...

Friends

Friends...
I'm still remember when the first time we meet
We are not know to each other
At that time I'm very lonely
But that time, I meet many new friends
some from Sabah, Kelantan, Selangor, Pahang, Sarawak, Melaka, Selangor, Melaka, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Pulau Pinang, Terengganu, and Perlis.
Many things that I have learned from you
Even sometime we are not same opinion

Now...
After 4 year in Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
in Bachelor of Technology (Environmental)
Many of thing that we had learned to be a good person
to face the most challeging things in the future
I hope that our relationship as a friend will continue forever

Friends...
Good luck for your life
Hope that all of you are success forever
 

Happy Father's Day

Salam and Hi everyone,

Yesterday 21st June 2009 was the father's day.
I would like to thanks to especially my father, Mr Sakury bin Hj. Noor that always supported me and give advice to me until now.
My father is very responsible person and very strict person.
I'm still remember when I'm at kindergarten school, my father alway send me every morning to kindergarten school.
He also supported me to do anything because at that time I'm very pampered to my family.
Until now, my father always give advice to me to do a good thing and to be a good person to family, 
religion and country.
Thanks father because alway suppported my decision and at same time give opinion to me and my family.
I'll remember your responsibilities, caring and advice to me everytime INSYA ALLAH...
Father, thanks for the everythings.
You are the best person in my live.
THANKS FATHER.......

Rambutan...

Rambutan..RambutaN..rambutanN
Actually in my village is the fruit season
there are a lot of fruit in my village
such as rambutan, durian and mangosteen fruit
in this time actually, is the rambutan season

WAH!!!
I'm very excited to eat the rambutan fruit
it very tasty, sweet and delicious
yummy.. yummy..yummy
do you know rambutan is my favorite fruit

I'm still remember when I was a child
my mother, father and brother will go to the orchard at my relatives
to pick the rambutan, durian, mangosteen and many more
Actually, at that time my father and my elder brother climb the tree to pick the fruits
but mother, me and my younger brother just wait below the tree
It is the experience that I cannot forget forever

My mother and father is the best person
They teach me how to be a good person
but sometime, they are angry with me and my brother
hahaha...
It's funny when I remember all the memories with my family.

So, good luck to all of you
Hope this day is better that yesterday

Leadership..;)

Salam and Hi everyone...
Actually I don't have idea to write this blog today, but I'll try to write. Today I'll write about leadership. Do you know what is mean by leadership. From Wikipedia, leadership has been described as the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task" . A definition more inclusive of followers comes from Alan Keith of Genentech who said "Leadership is ultimately about creating a way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen."

Actually everyone want to be a leader but, a leader is the person that must responsible all the things, problems and everything that happen in their group. The leader must know the problem/s that happen and how to solve and prevent the problem/s. I'm also had an experience to be a leader, there are more responsible to be a leader. Actually to be a leader, a person must know the problems from the bottom to the above level. A leader also must know how to solve the problem in the direct way and with the best solution.
From that, type and evaluation of the leader can be estimate and measure either it true or not.

The leader also must show the positive way criteria to other persons, so that other person will know that a leader a not only can manage certain activity or problem/s in the proper way, but leader also have a good attitude that can be follow by other people from
other background and level. For example, our prophet Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. have a good attitude
and behaviour that must be follow from other people in the world. Our prophet have a good criteria
of attitude that most of the activities that been done are in the direct and proper way.

Otherwise, the leader also must know to manage the time in the proper way. The leader also must know how differentiate the time with other acitivities so that other side of people will negative thinking to our side of thinking.

Actually there are many of the criteria that a leader must have. Some of the criteria I had mention in the above statement. A leader also must know how to communicate with other people arround their place and the international level. So that the news can be separate to other person so that other people can give comment and the solution to solve the problems. The leader also must learn the best technique to communicate so that the quality of the leadership can be improve.

First time blogging

Salam,
Hi everyone..
Actually I'm studying in Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) in Industrial Skill Enhancement Program (INSEP) 2009 in course of Management of Industrial Operation under Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. I'm very excited to join this program where here I meet many new friends from many background. Actually the class didn't start yet, in the first month program, we learned about how to improve my personal behavior, good attire, learned how to be a leader, improve skill and many more. Actually, In this program I'm also learned how to working together with other peoples from different background and personalities.