Country all set for shopping festival

TheStar Online (November 19, 2009)

PETALING JAYA: Shopping malls and retailers are all gearing up for the Malaysia Year End Sale (M-YES) — a much-anticipated celebration of shopping, dining and entertainment from Saturday to Jan 3 next year, Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Ng Yen Yen.

Shopping is the second biggest share of tourist expenditures after accommodation, with its contribution of RM13,282.4mil in 2008, compared to RM12,254.6mil in 2007, being an increase of 8.4%, she said.

“The year-end excitement of school and winter holidays and festivities is clearly felt in Malaysia,” she said.

Ng added: “I believe that we are on target to reach 20 million tourist arrivals by the end of the year; final quarter events including M-YES will certainly boost our tourism revenue.

Over 44 days, M-YES brings to visitors and shoppers in Malaysia a host of events and bargains which will see some 350 retailers across the country taking part.

Among the specials awaiting shoppers to Malaysia are Privilege Cards at selected malls that entitle them to better bargains. They only need to present their passports and/or boarding passes at the customer service counters of participating malls in the Klang Valley.

Other promotions during the M-YES 2009 include the “180 Minutes Shopping Madness” at Suria KLCC where shoppers have to look out for Santarina in order to win a shopping voucher valued at RM500; and the MasterCard promotion offers a chance to win a Paris holiday with every RM500 charged to their card.

In an emergency situation, call ICE!

Today, I received an email which I would like to share with all my friends. I believe this will help raise everyones awareness of the importance of helping strangers contact your loved ones should anything happen to you.

Here is the email. Please share this message with as many friends as possible so that they are aware about the "ICE" (In Case of Emergency) Campaign!

Warm regards,
Sany Woo
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Dear Friends,

We are human beings. Anything can happen to us any time.

Below given mail is self explanatory.

We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest family or friends.

If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this "ICE" (In Case of Emergency) Campaign

The concept of "ICE" is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As cell phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name "ICE" ( In Case Of Emergency).

The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients, but they didn't know which number to call. He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as "ICE."

For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. A great idea that will make a difference!

Let's spread the concept of ICE by storing an ICE number in our Mobile phones today!

Please forward this. It won't take too many "forwards" before everybody will know about this. It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at rest .

Remember:-
ICE will speak for you when you are not able to!

Sure fire sex foods

The Daili Chilli

Think you know what foods turn someone on? Do you keep a pantry full of love potions and shop for a list of foods for love which are supposedly sure to work?

Check out this list of alleged natural aphrodisiacs and see if you can tell the love potions from the love poisons.

Oysters
Oysters are a favourite among erotic foods and research now shows this shellfish to be a rich source of zinc – a mineral required for the production of testosterone. Not only the hormone behind the male sex drive, testosterone is believed to stimulate the female libido as well.

ChilliesA chilli's heat comes from "capsaicin," a chemical that stimulates our nerve endings, raising our pulse and making us sweat. Some researchers believe that eating hot foods also triggers the release of endorphins, body chemicals that gives us a natural high that is conducive to love-making.

ChocolateIn addition to the sensuous texture of melted chocolate, this quintessential lovers' gift contains a stimulant called phenylethylamine, considered by some researchers as the "love chemical" as it gives you a feeling of wellbeing and excitement that is very similar to the endorphins giving us a natural high.

Wild yamWild yam has a traditional use as an aphrodisiac and chemical analysis shows that it contains chemicals that can increase sensitivity in the genitals. It also has a reputation for inducing erotic dreams, when drunk at bedtime, although it has not been proven in clinical trials.

Ginkgo
Ginkgo is commonly used for age-related memory loss, but some have had success using it to treat sexual dysfunction; possibly by stimulating the release of nitric oxide, widening blood vessels of the genitals and erectile tissue. Ginkgo shouldn't be taken with blood-thinning drugs or by people with heart disease.

AsparagusMany foods thought to be aphrodisiacs were considered so because of their phallic shape. Asparagus however, has more than suggestive form. It is rich in vitamin E, a vitamin considered to stimulate production of our sex hormones and may be essential for a healthy sex life.

Banana
Due not only to its shape, but also its creamy, lush texture, some studies show its enzyme bromelain enhances male performance.

Caviar
It is high in zinc, which stimulates the formation of testosterone, maintaining male functionality.

Spanish fly
One of the most notorious of the modern love potions, Spanish Fly is actually quite dangerous. Made from the dried body of a special beetle, it irritates the urinary tract, sending a rush of blood to the genitals.

Champagne
Viewed as the "drink of love," moderate quantities lower inhibitions and cause a warm glow in the body.

Figs
Seasonal crops were celebrated by ancient Greeks in a frenzied copulation ritual.

Yohimbine
Yohimbine, extracted from Yohimbine bark, can facilitate erections by stimulating the nervous system and increasing blood flow to the penis. But it is not for everyone. Common side effects include increased heart rate, raised blood.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Published Nov 11 2009

Spooky spots

TheStar Online (October 31, 2009)

If your life needs a dash of spookiness, here are a some places in Malaysia to visit that could do the trick. (Don’t say we didn’t warn you.)

Highland Towers, Kuala Lumpur

A tragic event took place here when an apartment block collapsed due to a landslide after days of heavy rainfall, killing 48 people. Since then, many claim that the place is haunted. Voices of the dead can be heard at night and ghostly figures are said to have appeared at the scene.

There is also a story about a taxi driver who picked up a woman passenger in the middle of the night and dropped her off. She left behind a bag supposedly filled with blood.

Karak Highway

The stretch of highway from Gombak to Raub is infamous for ghost stories because of the many accidents and landslides that have occurred here. Drivers are advised not to look in their rear view mirrors when using the highway at night and never stop for hitchhikers.

Many late-night drivers have tales to tell of cars stalling mysteriously at deserted stretches and seeing a beautiful lady in a white or red dress trying to thumb a ride.

Motorcyclists have felt something heavy behind them as though they had a pillion rider.

The Deadly Junction Georgetown, Penang

The T-junction located beside the Union High School. It is said that if you ever drive through this lonely road late at night, your car will go out of control and crash. Many accidents have occurred here already.

There is also a tree beside the road which looks like a lady carrying a child. Legend has it that this “lady” was once a bomoh (witch doctor) who kidnapped her sister’s son.

Somehow, they never again appeared anywhere other than being seen occasionally beside this road.

St Michael’s Institution, Ipoh

This Catholic school was used by the Japanese as their headquarters during World War II. The building had many tunnels which were said to be used by the Japanese to torture prisoners and to store food.

Most of the sightings occured in the Chapel on the fourth floor where a Christian brother in a black robe without a head is usually seen holding prayer beads.

Malay College Kuala Kangsar, Perak

This school is said to have been a Japanese Occupation camp during World War II. Executions and torture of the prisoners took place here during that time.

Students would sometimes be awakened by a presence that loomed above them. A marching platoon can sometimes be heard in the field, and the sound of chains being dragged can be heard through the campus corridors.

A tree on the campus reflects a shadow of a man hanging from the tree.

Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur

A boy’s school that was turned into a Japanese base during the Occupation. Many British soldiers and locals were brutally tortured to death in the basement and buildings on the campus. It is said that apparitions are common in the day as well as night, and that there have been many cases of spirits possessing students.

The possessed boys would behave strangely, even violently, posing a threat to other students and teachers, only to snap out of it a few hours later and remember nothing.

Even if they are forcibly restrained, their bruises would disappear when they return to normal.

Source: http://theshadowlands.net/places/malaysia.htm

Child Dental Care: Fantastic Advice For You To Follow

By Dawn Enstruthe

Dental care for children is an important side of the general well being of a child. Youngsters are from time to time at risk to dental problems which make a child sick and often affect the child psychologically. Children suffer a lot from the critical problem of tooth decay.

Dental care for children is therefore a major portion in the life of a child which has its negative effects also when the teeth display critical difficulties. One of the major problems in childhood is the sufferings of tooth decay, which takes its toll on perhaps a good number of children.

The parents of youngsters have a duty to teach their wards the process to take care of the health of teeth. Tooth brushing of teeth with hardly takes any time however is an essential step for the dental care of kids. Parents should take care of the food that youngsters take regularly. They should teach the kids to abstain from excessive ingestion of sugar, sweets, chocolates and other materials of this type.

Kids must learn the correct procedure of brushing of teeth and ought to avoid too much of food which contain sugar in volume for instance the cold drinks, chocolates and such like. If there incurs any problem of the teeth the child should be taken to a qualified dentist to look into the problem and his advise.

Quite a lot of factors constitute the teeth problem in children. The chief cause is created by the repeated intake of soft drinks, chocolates and other fancy sweet preparations. The repeated brushing of teeth helps to keep away the bacteria that accumulates on the teeth as a soft layer of plaque and eats up the teeth from within. These bacteria are responsible to create acid from the sugary portion of the food and spoils the enamel of the teeth and hence the problem of tooth decay occurs.

Bring a limit to the sugar intake through chocolates, drinks, sweets and the likes. As an alternative give the child fresh fruits and vegetables. Two times tooth brushing with fluoride toothpaste is undertaken with a circular motion which must be guided by you. Take the assistance of the dentist in this respect.

Brushing of teeth two times a day with fluoride toothpaste tends to keep the teeth free of any difficulty. Parents should take interest in the dental care for children.

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The Parable of the Pipeline

Everyone should watch this! This is a great motivational clip on why we should plan and work towards earning a passive income in the long run.

Warm regards,
Sany Woo

Sweets and desserts are a must for the Festival of Lights

TheStar Online (October 16, 2009)

THE Festival of Lights, or Deepavali, is a religious festival celebrated with great significance among Tamils of Hindu faith in Malaysia.

Members from the smaller segments of the Indian community like the Malayalees and Telugus of Hindu faith tend to celebrate Deepavali on a more modest scale.

At her home in Kajang, Chandriga Nair, 57, recalled how her late grandmother prepared the family altar for ancestral worship on the morning of Deepavali.

Have a bite: Lovely Sweets worker Laiq Ahmed Shafiq Ahmed showing the choices of traditional Indians sweets at the shop.

“We’ll have our oil baths, seek blessings from our elders, head to the temple and return for breakfast. The rest of the day is usually spent entertaining guests,” said Chandriga, who is Malayalee.

“My ancestors back in Kerala, India, didn’t celebrate Deepavali but Malayalees here, as Malaysians, welcome the idea of open houses. Basically, Onam and Vishu are the two important Malayalee festivals,” she added.

This Deepavali will be memorable for Chandriga as her daughter Anusya, 30, recently gave birth to a baby boy. Friends and family members are expected to converge in Kajang for the joyous occasion.

Sikhs who roots are from Punjab in India view Deepavali or Diwali, as it is referred to by North Indians, as a cultural event.

On Diwali, Jagdeeshpal Kaur, 32, her husband Charanjit Singh, 33, and daughter Jesrien Kaur, four, will return to her mother’s home in Klang for a family dinner.

Have some: Anusya, offering her young neighbour Trishadeep Kaur, four, some Indian savouries prepared for Deepavali.

“My mother used to make Indian sweetmeats because the family would gather for the Diwali dinner but these days she orders savouries.

“It is a low-key affair but I look forward to the time spent with my parents, three siblings and nieces,” she added.

For Sikhs, Vaisakhi holds greater significance as it commemorates the birth of the khalsa or the Sikh brotherhood.

The Festival of Lights will also not be complete without its essential sweets.

Among the popular items are ladoo, barfi,gulap and gulab jamun and pure milk sweets.

Lovely Sweets owner Jasmel Kaur, 47, from Johor Baru said the sweets, essential for prayers on Deepavali day, were in demand despite the economic downturn.

“Among the most sought-after is the ladoo. We sell more than 8,000 pieces of it every Deepavali.

“The sweets are important because they are served to guests during the celebration and used in prayers,” she said.

Her customers were from all over Malaysia and Singapore, she added.

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