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Thursday, July 7, 2011

"Lagi BEST" is THE BEST.

Salam,

Have you noticed this commercial ads "Lagi Best, ooo,Lagi Best ooo"on tv lately? My daughters have been singing this catchy song since it was first aired on tv. It's a contagious song as somehow the song is also stuck in my mind. hehe. The commercial is also nice with so many different people from different races and backgrounds are singing to the same tune. Just watch this video and tell me if the tune is also stuck in your mind.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

A baby falls down from the sky.

Salam,

A baby falls down from the sky? Is this for real? Did this really happen? 

Oh..............no,no,no..............


There's a short story that I want to share today:

                    This evening, a 4-year-old girl approached her mummy who was cooking in the kitchen. She smiled to her mummy and then said that she wanted to ask some questions. "Mama, where does a baby come from?", asked H. Her mummy was quite startled with that question. She didn't answer that question but instead she asked her daughter, "Why do you want to know my dear?". H replied, "Aunty A has a baby but why you don't have a baby?". Her mummy just smiled and said, "Well, Allah hasn't give me another baby yet". "When you and kakak were small, both of you were my babies". Unsatisfied with her mummy's answer, she asked another rhetorical question, "Does a baby come from the sky?". "No sayang. When Allah gives me a baby, the baby will have to stay in my tummy for 9 months", said the mummy. Before the little girl left the kitchen, she told her mother, " I don't want to be adik anymore because I want to be kakak, okay Mama". 
Her mummy again was taken aback by her little girl's decision and sort-of-instruction. huhu.


SO, WHAT DO YOU THINK? IS IT A FUNNY STORY OR AN AMUSING STORY?
I GUESS MOST OF YOU CAN GUESS THAT THE STORY IS A REAL STORY.
THE LITTLE GIRL IS HAFIZAH, MY YOUNGER DAUGHTER. 
SHE HAS GROWN SO FAST THAT I DIDN'T REALIZE SHE IS NOT A BABY ANYMORE.
NOW, SHE HAS INSTRUCTED US TO MAKE ANOTHER BABY. HUHU. 
I JUST WISH IT'S AS EASY AS ABC TO MAKE A BABY. 
HAVE YOU HAD TO DEAL WITH THIS KIND OF EXPERIENCE?
 

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

The Islamic "Yoga"

Salam,

The was a huge issue about Yoga back in 2008. At first Malaysia Islamic Body banned Muslims from practicing Yoga because there's elements of chanting and worshiping. Then, they changed it to it's okay to practice it as long as there's no chanting involved.

I've never like Yoga because of the weird positions involve. I found this interesting article about Islamic Yoga. ISLAMIC YOGA? HOW? Why don't you read the article and tell me what do you reckon?

THE ISLAMIC YOGA PRAYERS.

Called “one of the oldest systems of personal development encompassing body, mind and spirit” by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, yoga has become one of the fastest growing health trends today. It has been renowned for centuries for its curative powers of movement.
Yoga consists of a number of “asnas,” or body positions, which one retains for a desired length of time while either reciting “mantras” or breathing in a rhythmic manner. Its benefits have been researched by many doctors who now recommend it to their patients, by many medical schools such as Harvard, and by many foundations such as the Menninger Foundation.

In fact, yoga has become so popular that secretaries have developed a simplified sitting version that they can do at their desks. The elderly, pregnant women and athletes also have their own versions.
Interestingly, for the millions of people enrolled in yoga classes, the Islamic form of prayer has provided Muslims for fourteen centuries with some of yoga’s same (and even superior) benefits. This simple form of “yoga” offers physical, mental, and spiritual benefits five times a day as Muslims assume certain positions while reciting Qur’an and athkar (remembrances).

Of course, not all the yoga positions are found in the Islamic prayer. However, hospital researchers have concluded that patients benefit from even a simplified version of yoga, and most hospital yoga programs, such as those at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center in Massachusetts, consist of only five to seven positions.
The Muslim prayer has five positions, and they all (as well as the recitations we make while performing the prayer) have a corresponding relationship with our spiritual and mental well being, according to modern scientific research. The benefits of performing specific movements and recitations each day come from the correct rendition of the position or action itself, the length of time the position is held, and from careful and correct recitation techniques.

Each of the five prayer positions has a corresponding yoga position, and the positions together “activate” all seven “chakras” (energy fields) in the body. The idea of activating a chakra may sound linguistically strange, but it is easier to understand once one translates that word into more familiar language.
Eastern healers believe that each of the chakras correlate to major nerve ganglia that branch forth from the spinal column. Thus, the concept of activating these nerve centers is akin to getting a chiropractic adjustment or installing a medical stimulating device on the spine to correct corresponding bodily malfunctions.
In layman’s terms, the idea of chakras can be understood by thinking about how the sense of “feeling” functions. One notices, when touching any part of the body, that that part responds by being more “awake” and aware. Another part of the body that was not touched, but is along the same nerve pathway, may also respond.

When a person is sitting, for instance, they may not be thinking about their legs, which are momentarily at rest; however, if someone touches them, they will again be “aware” of them. Chakras work in much the same way.
Studies have found that varying areas of the body, when activated by touch, movement or thought, evoke specific emotional and physical responses in much the same way that a smile can evoke the feeling of happiness, and actually increase circulation – even if one was feeling sluggish and unhappy before smiling. This is one of the reasons that it is so important to perfectly perform all of the movements of the Islamic prayer, rather than haphazardly rushing through them.

The Takbir and Al Qiyyam together are very similar to the Mountain Pose in yoga, which has been found to improve posture, balance, and self-awareness. This position also normalizes blood pressure and breathing, thus providing many benefits to asthma and heart patients.
The placement of the hands on the chest during the Qiyyam position are said to activate the solar plexus “chakra,” or nerve pathway, which directs our awareness of self in the world and controls the health of the muscular system, skin, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and eyes. When the hands are held open for du’a, they activate the heart “chakra,” said to be the center of the feelings of love, harmony, and peace, and to control love and compassion. It also governs the health of the heart, lungs, thymus, immune system, and circulatory system.

Muslim researchers have shown that when Muslims recite the Qur’an, old thoughts, feelings, fears and guilt are released or healed, and blood pressure and stress levels are reduced. Virtually all of the sounds of the Arabic language are uttered while reciting Qur’an, creating a balance in all affected areas of the body.
Some specific sounds, in fact, correspond to major organs in the body. In his research and creation of eurhythmy, Rudolph Steiner (founder of the Waldorf Schools), , found that vibrations made when pronouncing the long vowels, 'A', 'E' and 'U,' stimulated the heart, lungs, and the thyroid, pineal, pituitary, and adrenal glands during laboratory tests.

The position of Ruku is very similar to the Forward Bend Position in yoga. Ruku stretches the muscles of the lower back, thighs, legs and calves, and allows blood to be pumped down into the upper torso. It tones the muscles of the stomach, abdomen, and kidneys. Forming a right angle allows the stomach muscles to develop, and prevents flabbiness in the mid-section.
This position also promotes a greater flow of blood into the upper regions of body – particularly to the head, eyes, ears, nose, brain, and lungs – allowing mental toxins to be released. Over time, this improves brain function and ones personality, and is an excellent stance to maintain the proper position of the fetus in pregnant women.

The Sujud is said to activate the “crown chakra,” which is related to a person’s spiritual connection with the universe around them and their enthusiasm for spiritual pursuits. This nerve pathway is also correlated to the health of the brain, nervous system, and pineal gland. Its healthy function balances ones interior and exterior energies.
In Sujud, we also bend; thus activating the “base chakra,” which controls basic human survival instincts and provides essential grounding. This helps to develop levelheaded and positive thinking along with a highly motivated view of life, and maintains the health of the lymph and skeletal systems, the prostate, bladder, and the adrenal glands. We also bend the “sacral chakra” during Sujud, thus benefiting and toning the reproductive organs.

The position of Al Qaadah, (or Julus) is similar to the Thunderbolt Pose in yoga, which firms the toes, knees, thighs, and legs. It is said to be good for those prone to excessive sleep, and those who like to keep long hours. Furthermore, this position assists in speedy digestion, aids the detoxification of the liver, and stimulates peristaltic action in the large intestine.
Last, but not least, the “throat chakra” is activated by turning the head towards first the right and then the left shoulder in the closing of the prayer. This nerve path is linked to the throat, neck, arms, hands, bronchials, and hearing – effecting individual creativity and communication.
It is believed that a person who activates all seven nerve pathways at least once a day can remain well balanced emotionally, physically and spiritually. Since this is the goal of all sincere Muslims, we all should strive to attain the perfection of stance, recitation, and breathing recommended in the Hadith while performing our prayers – the very same techniques of perfection taught in popular yoga, Tai Chi, and many other exercise classes.

Graphic Source: Google.com

SO, THINK ABOUT HOW BEAUTIFUL THE PRAYERS ARE. IF WE JUST DO THE PRAYERS AND ADD SOME MORE, WE CAN EARN A LOT OF BENEFITS. 

Monday, July 4, 2011

Faster way to increase English vocabulary?

Salam,

I love to play these online word games to increase my English vocabulary and also as a spell check. Try these free online games when you are free:


Find some free online word games HERE

Sunday, July 3, 2011

When foreigners play TENG TENG, LARI KAKI TIGA & BALING SELIPAR.

Salam,

In my previous entry on Friday, READ HERE I told you about our plan of introducing some of Malaysian Traditional Games. Though not all of the games that we introduced were new to them, at least they could learn some new things. Due to the fact that we only had 2 hours and not enough man power to organize a bigger event, (there were only 2 of us as the organizer), we managed to pull it off.

The event started at 9.15 as we waited for most students to turn up. While waiting for them, we prepared the venue. It was not really the BEST venue but we just had to do it at the nearest place to our building. We didn't have lushes green field as our location was at the GOLDEN TRIANGLE of KL. We used masking tape to mark the lines for TENG TENG, the plastic rope to tie the feet and some sllippers for slippers throwing game.

Students can choose which games they wanted to start first. We divided them into 3 different stations so that they could try and play. I was in-charged at TENG TENG (HOPSCOTCH) station. I gave some demo first before they tried it out. They were some enthusiastic students who managed to complete one round without tripping or falling on the floor.


Most students were interested with LARI KAKI TIGA (THREE-LEGGED RACE). They found it more amusing and challenging. Our initial plan was to include KAKI GAJAH (ELEPHANT FEET) but we lost our coconut shells. So we couldn't introduce a race on coconut shells which are tied to a rope. If the game was there too, it would have been more exciting! However, the race was a hit too when so many students wanted to participate. We decided the winners of each race by clock-in the BEST TIME. We had asked our good friend, teacher Oliver (a FILIPINO) to be in-charged at this station. He claimed he had fun too!



The last station was the BALING SELIPAR (SLIPPERS THROWING) game. It was supposed to be played when there was two opponent teams. BUT we just didn't have enough time, so we only set up the place where they could try to knock down the SLIPPERS PYRAMID to earn 1 point. The class that scored the highest points won. This station received the least participants as the game was quite boring for them. The distance was challenging because it was like few metres away. They found it hard to knock down the pyramid when they had to use a slipper too. Only a handful of students could knocked down and earn some points. I also tried to knocked down the pyramid but I failed few times. hehe.


By 10.20 a.m. we wrapped up everything and moved to the third floor to prepare for the graduation event. It was among the best experience for me this year and I certainly gained some lessons too. Here's a photo of the board that we also had to decorate this session in line with the SPORTS THEME.





Saturday, July 2, 2011

Perlukah aku tergoda dan menyerah kalah? (BM ENTRY)

Salam,


APA YANG ANDA FIKIRKAN? SIAPAKAH YANG TELAH BERJAYA MENGGODA SAYA?
KENAPAKAH SAYA PERLU MENYERAH KALAH? ADAKAH ANDA BERFIKIRAN NEGATIF?
OHHHH.............
JANGAN SEKALI-KALI..........
INI BUKAN GODAAN SEBARANG GODAAN
INI GODAAN NAFSU......
YANG MUNGKIN AKAN TERTEWAS......
HAHAHAHA
APAKAH?
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JANGAN MEMBUAT KESIMPULAN SECARA TERBURU2
SILA BACA DULU............
INI KISAH BENAR:
 
Saya jenis yang tak suka tukar2 telefon bimbit kalau tak perlu. Telefon yang diguna pakai skrg adalah telefon bimbit yang dibeli lebih kurang 3 tahun dulu. Masih lg boleh dipakai cuma baterinya dah berapa elok. Kalau ditukar baterinya, harga bateri dah boleh dapat telefon baru (yg murahla). Bila disogokkan dengan pelbagai telefon bimbit yang canggih, memang saya akui saya pun sudah tergoda. Apa lagi di kalangan adik-beradik, ipar duai, telefon bimbit sayalah yang paling tak canggih. Sampaikan bila ada adik2 yang nak hantar MMS pun, saya selalu marahkann mereka sbbnya saya tak boleh buka dan nak tengok pun gambar2 yg mereka hantar tu. Suami saya sendiri jenis yang suka hidup ikut kemampuan. Jadi dia pun tak suka nak pakai telefon bimbit yang canggih2 tu sebab baginya, fungsi utama telefon bimbit ialah untuk senang menghubungi dan dihubungi. Untuk kegunaan yang lain2 tu, dia dah ada netbook, broadband, digital kamera yang elok. Dia tak nampak kenapa perlu kegunaan2 yang lain tu perlu ada dalam telefon bimbit. ITU KATANYA.

Kata godaan2 dlm fikiran saya sekarang (syaitan2 yg galak menghasut. huhuhu):

"Baik kau beli telefon baru yang canggih sikit barulah boleh tunjuk pada org lain yang kau pun mampu nak beli. Kau pun nak jugak rasa apa yang org2 lain sibukkan pasal aplikasi2 yg ada tu. Korbankanla sikit duit simpanan tu. Nanti boleh je simpan lagi duit. Lagipun tu duit kau sendiri bukan duit mintak dr laki kau. Dia pun tak de hak nak kacau duit kau. Sekali beli boleh tahan 2, 3 tahun pula sekurang-kurangnya. Beli, beli, beli, beli, beli...................."

KESUDAHANNYA? APA KEPUTUSAN AKHIR SAYA?
 TUNGGU.................
 

Friday, July 1, 2011

GOOD NEWS! Cabinet rejects Astro's rate hike (source: NST)

Salam,

I noticed this good news on NST today. I reckon most of us, the Astro's subscribers, have received the letter informing us about the new price for Astro's subscription. The hike is somehow is going to affect our monthly budget and that means we might want to consider some other options since we are not earning more since the salary hasn't be revised. huhu.

This was the news:

KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet has decided not to allow pay TV station Astro to raise its rates until the company gets clearance from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, said Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.
He said the matter was discussed at today's Cabinet meeting and that the members felt it was not appropriate for Astro to raise its rate at this time.

"I agreed that Astro's rates could only be hiked with MCMC's approval and that any hikes must be reasonable and conform to the law," he told reporters after chairing his ministry's post-Cabinet meeting at Angkasapuri here.

He said Astro had violated MCMC's regulations by issuing notices on its rate hikes to customers without the commission's clearance.

"As such, I have asked MCMC to take appropriate action and instruct Astro not to continue with the rate hike until such a time deemed more suitable.

Explaining what he meant by "appropriate action", Rais said this was up to MCMC to determine and that it could be a fine with the amount as allowed under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Astro recently announced that it would be streamlining the packages it was offering, which would take effect on July 11.


According to Astro, following the streamlining exercise, customers could make savings of between RM4 and RM14.95 or pay nominal increases of between RM1 and RM15, depending on packages preferred. -- BERNAMA

My reaction:
If the minister himself it has been rejected, how can they still implement the new rate? Hopefully we'll receive a new letter from them telling us that the hike is cancelled. If NOT, I might consider the other options like using UNIFI or just terminate the subscription since we normally watch tv during the weekends. During weekdays, we are normally don't have time to sit in front of television. Our daughters might miss the PHDC, but now they have other options like watching DVD from their portable dvd player or my hubby will download their favorite program from the internet and then transfer it to their dvd. WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT DO YOU THINK ASTRO WILL DO NOW?