Gardening Tips

WHAT MAKES PLANTS GROW?

We have to eat to live. Without a regular supply of starch, protein and other complex nutrient we should soon die. Plants have a different arrangement. Plants - from the smallest seedlings to the largest trees - are factories which take in raw materials from the air, water and soil to build carbohydrates, proteins and fats. To do this they need a constant supply of raw materials and a source of energy - sunlight - to form roots, leaves, stems, flowers, fruits and seeds. Each part of the plant has a special job to do but its performance depends on the co-operation of every other parts.

In the last hundred years, great strides in the study of plant nutrition have been made. We now know that apart from carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, which plants get from air and soil water to manufacture their own starch and sugars, about a dozen nutrient or elements are also essential for plant growth.

GENERAL MINERAL DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS OF PLANTS

NITROGEN - Slow growth of top and roots; leaves turn yellow-green when young to orange, red or purple when mature (veins may turn purple), beginning from bottom leaves to top; reduction in number of flowers and yield of grain or fruit; slow growth and delay of opening of buds.

PHOSPHORUS - Similar to nitrogen deficiency but leaf colour either dull bluish green with tints of purple instead of yellow or red, OR leaves dull bronze colored with purple or brown spots (leaf edges often brown, especially in potatoes).

POTASSIUM - If mild deficiency, stems thin; if severe, stems stunted or die; leaves usually dull bluish green, often yellow streaks between veins, followed by browning of tips and edges, and development of brown spots near edges; leaves rolled (begins at lower leaves); poor root growth; poor development of flowers and grain or fruit.

CALCIUM - Begins at upper leaves; leaves very distorted and curled at edges; edges appear ragged and leaves may have thin yellow bands or be brown, then die roots poorly developed.

MAGNESIUM - Leaves turn yellow (sometimes between veins, sometimes in spots or streaks), then turn brown and die (starting at bottom of plant); grain or fruits poorly developed.

MANGANESE - Similar to magnesium but starts at top of the plant.

SULFUR - Reduction of growth; curling down of leaves at tips; similar to nitrogen deficiency except that lower leaves are not lost.

BORON - Begins at upper leaves; leaves become light green (lighter at base, veins turn purple, leaves may have faint streaks and yellowing, then turn orange) and stop growing, root down at tip, with tissue breakdown at base, poor growth of tops and roots; flower buds drop off; no grain or fruit.

IRON - Severe yellowing of newer leaves (either spotted or total); more often visible in trees than yearly crops.

ZINC - Molted spots on leaves, first yellowish, then yellow or purple-red (appears late in summer, then leaves drop early), leaves become crinkled and small.

MOLYBDENUM - Similar to nitrogen deficiency, since molybdenum is necessary for nitrogen-fixing bacteria; leaves becoming yellow between veins, first on mature leaves, then to younger; young leaves may become severely twisted and eventually die.

NITROGEN in biological life is an electrolyte. As an electrolyte in the soil, nitrogen functions very much like a metal carrying an electrical charge. It is the element that ionises the water in the soil and make it possible for the minerals to get into the plant. Therefore, without nitrogen in the soil the electrical currents could not flow and the process of ionisation, by which plants are built, could not take place.

PHOSPHATE in the soil is the factor that determines the mineral content in any plant. The higher the water soluble phosphate the higher the mineral content. In order to get the maximum yield, the proper amount of phosphate is necessary. A great deal of phosphate used on farms today comes from Florida.

POTASH determines three basic things in a plant. It determines the thickness of the leaf and the thickness of the stem. The second thing it determines is the number of fruit sets on a plant and is the binder that holds the fruit to the stem. Thirdly, it determines the size of the fruit.

CALCIUM was once considered to be a secondary or minor nutrient for plants. However, we have learned in recent years based on research and its importance to the plant that it is now classed as a primary or major nutrient. By weight and by volume, plants need more calcium than all other plant foods put together. Calcium is the element that can increase the volume of a crop more than any other element.

pH of the soils varies however, most soils are between 4.5 and 8.0. pH is determined on a scale of 1.0 to 14.0 with 7.0 being neutral. A reading of 1.0 to 7.0 are acidic and the lower the reading away from 7.0 the more acidic the soil. Readings from 7.0 to 14.0 are the alkaline and the higher the readings from 7.0 are more alkaline. pH can be adjusted in the soil using calcium (lime) to raise it and the sulfur to lower it. Keep in mind that if the organic matter in the soil is good it will buffer the pH that might affect the plant.

Plants need water, in fact all the chemical reactions that take place in the plants require the presence of water. All movement of nutrients through the plant and the soil require water. Water also aids in giving the plant firmness. Too little water and the plant will wither, on the other hand too much water and the roots will be starved of oxygen and rot. Young plants need a bit more water to help build new root systems. Many also need more water when they set their flowers or when fruit and vegetables are maturing. Keep in mind that soils rich in organic matter hold moisture well, but release any excess to a deeper holding level in the subsoil structure for later use by the plant. If the rainfall is less than one (1) inch for week, additional watering will be required for most crops.

APPLICATION AND STORING FERTILIZERS

The purpose of applying fertilizers to the soil is to make up for any deficiency in humus and nutrient in the soil.
The traditional way to feed plants is to sprinkle a granular fertilizer containing all the major nutrient over the beds and borders and then on a soluble fertilizer at intervals.
It is advisable to apply fertilizer more frequently in lesser quantity.

~> Do not sprinkle fertilizer along seed drills.

~> Do not feed plants with solid fertilizers right up to the stems. The feeding roots are some distance away from this region.

~> A granular or powder fertilizer is of no value when lying on a dry soil surface. Its nutrient must get to the roots, so hoe or rake in after application and water of rain seems unlikely.

~> Keep solid fertilizers of leaves and flowers. Wash off with water if these parts are accidentally treated.

~> Liquid fertilizers are often recommended in teaspoons or tablespoons per gallon. Don't use kitchen spoons - their capacity is variable. Buy a set of standard plastic measures from any hardware store.

~> The soil should be moist before liquid feeding. If ground is dry, water first.

~> Do not over-feed. Make sure that you use the amount recommended on the package. Double the amount does not give twice the benefits - it can in fact lead to unbalanced growth or scorch. You might kill your plant.

~> Do not store fertilizer bags or cartons in a damp place. Always close the top after use and keep the packages off the floor

PLANTS AND THEIR NEEDS

Plants are much like people, they need nourishment for survival, growth and reproduction. The manufacture their food by a process known as photosynthesis. This process is made possible from elements in the air, water and soil. They get what they need from the air it breaths, inhaling carbon dioxide (CO2) and exhaling oxygen (O2). To get what it needs from the soil, it absorbs water, oxygen and certain nutrients, such as nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P2O5), potassium (K), magnesium (mg), sulfur (S) and calcium (Ca) and certain other chemicals known as trace elements.

Even though stems make some food, it is primarily in the leaves that food production takes place, from water (H2O) and nutrients brought up by the stems from the roots and what is taken in from the air (80% of its nitrogen requirements come from this source). On the underside of the leaves there are tiny pores called stomata (mouth) through which carbon dioxide (CO2) enters. This gas is combined with water (H2O) and nutrients by means of the green chlorophyll in the leaves. This process produces carbohydrates that nourish the plant.

Since so much of what plants need come from the soil, it is imperative to have good soil/ it is not just a matter of spreading fertilizers to improve fertility, the soil must have the proper balance of the other necessary elements. It is important for the soil to also have good structure. Most soils are composed of inorganic minerals, particles, air, water and organic matter -- matter that was once living plant or animal tissue. It is important to acknowledge the fact that soils vary greatly from one part of the country to another. Soil structure ranges from course gravel down to fine silt. In between we find loam to be the ideal type of soil. In most cases this textured allows air and water to move freely. At this point it is necessary to remember that air and water are of the utmost important to good plant growth. Not only do these lighter textured soils warm up faster in spring, they make it easier for the plant roots to penetrate as they grow. There is a negative side to these lighter soils. Water tends to drain more quickly, taking nutrients with it leaving the soil dry and infertile. Heavier soils such as clay leave little space among the particles for a good air water movement. These soils are often waterlogged and poorly drained. This condition can rob the plant roots of oxygen and cause them to rot. Toots find it harder to penetrate and these types of dense soils warm slower.

Particle size in the soil is not the only important factor of soil structure, organization of the particles also matter greatly. Ideally, soil particles are clustered together in groups and are not as distinguishable say as sand particles. Nor are particles so close together that they form a tight mass as does clay. The ideal soil will crumble much like homemade bread. Good soil structure is known to "crumb" or have good "tilth". This crumbling or tilth is caused by the high organic matter in the soil. A light, almost fluffy soil is referred to as being "friable".

Organic matter in the soil is merely dead, decayed plant and animal tissue. This matter is left above ground by animal excrement and their carcasses in combination with dead plants and fallen leaves. Below the surface worms and moles have also left their contribution with help of plant roots that have died and rotted. This decomposed matter is then called "humus". Humus contains sticky gums that bind the soil particles together into those all important clusters or crumbs. Not densely, however as with tightly packed clay, but with spaces through which water and air can pass.

Organic matter in the form of "humus" helps aerate the soil. It makes the soil more able to conduct water, retaining some for the plants to use, but letting the excess drain to a deeper holding level in the soil sub-structure.

In addition, organic matter contains important nutritional elements that the plants need. Soil microorganisms break down organic matter into basic elements, in forms that can readily be absorbed by the plant roots. Therefore, organic matter gives the soil a good structure and helps make it fertile at the same time.

Medical Tourism

Medical travel is becoming more popular, as more people realize its benefits. The main benefits of health tourism include getting the opportunity to travel to an exotic destination and reaping potentially big monetary savings. Many common operations overseas cost a fraction of what they might cost in the United States and Europe countries. For instance, the average cost of rhinoplasty (or nose job) in the U.S. is $6,000; the same procedure in Costa Rica costs only $1,500. The savings of $4,500 is more than enough to cover your travel expenses, and you'll get to travel to a new destination.

Benefits

One of the primary benefits of medical tourism is the huge potential for savings. Even when the cost of the plane ticket and lodgings for the weeks that you are there are added in, treatment in a foreign country can still be significantly cheaper than back home. In some places, the cost can be as little as a tenth of what it would cost to have the same treatment in your home country. Dental work provides the greatest overall savings, but other cosmetic and major surgeries can be had at a significant discount as well. Often, unlike hospitals in the U.S., hospitals abroad are willing to give you an estimate of the cost up front, as they know no matter what they charge it's still going to be cheaper than you would pay in your home country. This can help you to avoid many of the hidden costs that can be associated with surgery. It should also be noted that some insurers will cover overseas surgeries. Check with your insurance provider to see if you are eligible to have these costs covered so you won't be paying it all out of pocket.

Availability and lack of a wait is also a major benefit of taking your treatment abroad. Wait times for surgery can be months or up to a year in some cases and those needing treatment more quickly might actually be better served by seeking treatment elsewhere. Most surgeries whether major or cosmetic can be scheduled within a few days or weeks if done in a less overburdened foreign hospital. Whether you have a pressing need due to personal comfort and quality of life, or if you simply want to get it taken care of more quickly, medical tourism can be a great way to more easily and quickly get the attention you need.

Though it might come as a surprise to some, one benefit to traveling for medical reasons is that you may actually be able to get better and more personal care at a foreign hospital than you can get at home. Many hospitals specialize in medical tourism, and in order to draw in customers they provide exceptional quality and service. Depending on your destination you have the opportunity to get treatment from some of the best doctors in their field, many of which will have been trained at prestigious institutions abroad. Equipment and facilities are actually very comparable to those in the U.S., and patients will often find that they can afford a more luxurious hospital stay abroad than they could at home.

Medical tourism isn't just about getting more reasonably priced medical care; it's also a great way to spend your recovery in a relaxing and beautiful environment, free from the ringing phone and responsibilities that could plague your recovery at home. You will have the opportunity to spend your recuperation time under an umbrella on the beach or shopping in luxury boutiques. The savings on the surgery can also allow you to bring along friends or family members and still pay less than you would have at home. Bringing along familiar faces can also help make getting treatment in a foreign country less intimidating. Many package deals are also available which can help you easily bundle your treatment in with sightseeing, massages, and spa treatments.

Medical tourism isn't a perfect solution to combating rising medical costs but for many it can be a much more rewarding experience than dealing with medical facilities at home. Not to mention it has the added benefit of a vacation afterwards. Depending on your situation the benefits of seeking treatment away from your home country can actually outweigh the risks, and medical tourism can be an incredibly rewarding way to get your medical care.

The Risks

With skyrocketing medical costs and long waits to schedule surgery patients have been increasingly exploring medical tourism as an alternative to treatments at home. As is true with any kind of medical treatment at home or abroad, there are a number of risks that come along with going under the knife. Along with its many benefits, medical tourism can create some additional risks that anyone considering it should keep in mind.

One of the most important things to remember about medical tourism is that other countries might not regulate professional licensing and certification as closely as the United States and Europe. While a great majority of the doctors working in these countries will be more than qualified it is always best to check out the credentials of any doctor you wish to work with before ever undergoing any procedure. Many doctors are western trained and some are even certified with U.S. medical associations, and will be easy find out information about. You may also be able to contact the licensing agencies of the country you are considering to check out certifications there as well. Undergoing surgery is always a risk, but you can help mitigate the chances of botched procedures by checking out your doctor beforehand.

It is also important to remember that if something does go wrong in many countries outside of the United States you will have very little legal recourse. The high cost of medical treatment in the U.S. is due in part to the large amounts of malpractice insurance doctors are required to carry. Be aware that though you may be receiving a discount on your surgery that it could actually end up costing you much more in the long run if you encounter problems. Insurance often will not cover the cost of additional treatments and surgeries needed due to your overseas operation, and the legal systems of many of the countries won't be much help in getting you compensation.

Another thing to watch out for is traveling too soon after your surgery. Flying immediately after or within a few days of a surgery can cause some very serious complications. The combination of high altitude and sitting for long periods of time can cause blood clots and pulmonary embolisms, both potentially fatal conditions. Less seriously, you also put yourself at risk of swelling and infections. To be safe, give yourself at least a week, if not a little more, to recover after your treatment.

You'll also need to be vigilant in making sure you get adequate follow-up care. Many hospitals are in the business of getting patients in and out quickly and post-operative care can be very limited in some cases. Getting this care once you return home can sometimes be complicated and potentially pricey. Since you are in a country with many diseases and bacteria that you may not have built up an immunity to you can be especially vulnerable to infection, so you'll need to choose a hospital that offers not only great surgical care, but also will check up on you afterwards to ensure you're healing properly and are healthy enough to travel home.

Finally, while part of the allure of medical tourism is the vacation it can also be one of the risks. Drinking, spending too much time in the sun, or just not resting enough can lead to complications with your recovery including hematomas, scarring and infection. While you can and should enjoy your visit, do remember to take it easy so your body can recover.

Going abroad for surgery can be a great way to potentially save tens of thousands of dollars but it's certainly not without its risks. You should spend time researching and doctors and hospitals and keep your recovery time in mind when planning your trip. Risks can be managed if you're careful and educate yourself and can help you make your experience a rewarding and healthy one.

Doctor Fish, Spa Fish

Recently i found the fish spa - Kenko at mid valley. At first, I wonder how this tiny fish can provide therapy to human. Then, I read from the star newspaper about the fishy therapy, interesting... so i do some google search on this.

Doctor fish also know as garra rufa, hotspring fish or kangal fish is a species of freshwater fish which breeds in the river basins of the Northern and Central Middle East, mainly in Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran. It is called the doctor fish, because of the role it plays in healing persons affected with psoriasis. Garra rufa is often called the nibble fish, kangal fish, and doctorfishen. In non-medical terms the fish is also called reddish log sucker.Majority of Turkish spas breed the doctor fish in an outdoor pool, where they feed on an unusual diet- the skin of psoriasis affected patients. Just like the combfish, the doctor fish devours the affected and dead areas of the skin, while leaving the healthy skin to grow.

Though, the spas are not meant to be a treatment center, patients come here regularly for temporary cure of the symptoms. Inspite of the unpredictable nature of the disease, some patients have experienced complete cure as a result of their repeated exposure to the doctor fish.

What a shock, when i found some forum comments "What if customers are HIV+?" "Is fish spa safe?" Contracting HIV is totally nonsense . If you think that you can contract HIV through this, then do mankind a favour : read up on HIV and AIDS.

I actually even more curious as a new fish spa in town, some fish Spa which offers full body treatments by these Doctor Fish claimed that there were some people trying to pass off fake Garra Rufa fish (Chin Chin fish) for real things!

The Garra Rufa is actually a slender little fish with a mouth like a bottom feeder fish. These fish actually come from Turkey and are said to be able to live in warm water of up to 35 degrees. Apparently these little fish actually nibbles on the dead skin and has some compounds in its saliva which actually help skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis.The fake Garra Rufa or Chin Chin Yu, on the other hand is wide and is said to belong to the tilapia or carp family. These fish are apparently starved so when you put your foot into the water, it’s food to them and so naturally they start nibbling on whatever dead and flakey skin you have. This then gives the illusion of smooth skin once you’re done with the treatment but it doesn’t have any real benefits.

5 Minute Management Course

Lesson 1:
A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings. The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs. When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbor.

Before she! says a word, Bob says, "I'll give you $800 to drop that towel, "

After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob After a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves.
The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs. When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, "Who was that?"

"It was Bob the next door neighbor," she replies.

"Great," the husband says, "did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?"

Moral of the story:
If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure.

Lesson 2:
A priest offered a Nun a lift. She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg. The priest nearly had an accident. After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg.

The nun said, "Father, remember Psalm 129?" The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.

The nun once again said, "Father, remember Psalm 129?"

The priest apologized "Sorry sister but the flesh is weak."

Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.

On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129

It said, "Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory."

Moral of the story:
If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.

Lesson 3:
A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie comes out.

The Genie says, "I'll give each of you just one wish."

"Me first! Me first!" says the admin clerk. "I want to be in the Bahamas , driving a speedboat, without a care in the world."

Puff! She's gone.

"Me next! Me next!" says the sales rep. "I want to be in Hawaii, relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life."

Puff! He's gone.

"OK, you're up," the Genie says to the manager.

The manager says, "I want those two back in the office after lunch."

Moral of the story:
Always let your boss have the first say.

Lesson 4:
An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing. A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing?"

The eagle answered: " Sure , why not."

So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested.

All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.

Moral of the story:
To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.

Lesson 5:
A turkey was chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy."

"Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients." !

The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree.

He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the! tree.

Moral of the story:
Bull Shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.

Lesson 6
A little bird was flying south for the Winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field. While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.

As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.

A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.

Morals of the story:
(1) Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy.
(2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is necessarily your friend.
(3) And when you're in deep shit, it's better to keep your voice low and watch - enemy or friend!


THIS ENDS THE 5-MINUTE MANAGEMENT COURSE

Don't be fat cow

"The Reason You Can't Lose Weight has Nothing to Do With Your Will-Power, Over-Eating or the Right Diet! ... The Reason You are Fat and Unhealthy is Because You Have Disgusting Plaque and Horrible Little 'CRITTERS' Living in Your Guts!"

"...And Now I'm Going to Show You How to Get Rid of All of It so You Can Shed 10 lbs, 25 lbs, 50 lbs even 100 lbs or more - and Keep It Off FOREVER!!"

Here's the real reason you're fat ...

Who Wants This Lady Doctor Dead?

– and Why?

You may find it hard to believe, but when someone comes along with a great cure for illness or disease, some people in power get really, really ticked off.

And that is what’s happened regarding the lady doctor above. Her name is Dr Suzanne Gudakunst, and she’s someone worth paying attention to.

Why? ... Because she may have found the answer everyone’s been looking for when it comes to preventing sickness & disease, as well as a permanent end to people becoming fat!

Dr Suzanne has correctly identified the exact causes of people’s obesity, and how to stop it. She’s also discovered that the same cause of why people get fat is also the same reason why people eventually get sick and die prematurely – often cutting off years from their lives (not to mention the quality of their lives!)

She has identified several species of parasites and a specific type of goopy plaque that if left in your bowels makes you fat, bloated, developing a pouch and spare-tire belly – and which also is directly linked to 99.9% of ALL diseases (including but not limited to: cancers, diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, just to name a few!)

But best of all, Dr Suzanne has found an instant and natural remedy that flushes out these plaques and parasites for good. People using her formula often report sudden weight losses up to 100 lbs or more – and without changing a single thing about their diets.

Also more shockingly is the fact that many people see reversals in heart disease, and suddenly their diabetes or even cancer goes into remission and never returns!

Obviously this lady doctor is taking money away from the rich as she actually makes people well – rather than just keeping them sick, year after year, all just to profit at the expense of their health and eventually their very lives.

If you’d like to find out more how her “Top Secret Fat Loss Secret” works and how you can get it (and before someone knocks her off for good!) then just follow the link:

topsecretfatlosssecret.com

Wanna learn some marketing concepts

A good product will not be in hot selling without a good marketing. So, if you are in marketing industry or any other industries, try one of this marketing concepts if you like ...

1. You see a gorgeous girl at a party.
You go up to her and say, "I am very rich. Marry me!"

That's DIRECT MARKETING.

2. You are at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous girl.
One of your friends goes up to her and pointing at you says,
"He's very rich. Marry him!"

That's ADVERTISING.

3. You see a gorgeous girl at a party.
You go up to her and get her telephone number.
The next day, you call her and say, "Hi, I am very rich. Marry me!"

That's TELEMARKETING.

4. You see a gorgeous girl at a party.
You get up and straighten your tie. You walk up to her and pour her a drink. You open the door for her. You pick up her bag after she drops it. You offer her a ride and you say, "By the way, I am very rich. Will you marry me?"

That's PUBLIC RELATIONS.


5. You see a gorgeous girl at a party.
She walks up to you and says, "You are very rich. Can you marry me?"

That's BRAND RECOGNITION.

6. You see a gorgeous girl at a party.
You walk up to her and say, "I am very rich. Marry me!"
She gives you a nice hard slap on your face.

That's CUSTOMER FEEDBACK.

7. You see a gorgeous girl at a party.
You walk up to her and say, I am very rich. Marry me!"
And she introduces you to her husband.

That's DEMAND AND SUPPLY GAP.


8. You see a gorgeous girl at a party.
You walk up to her and before you can say anything, another person comes along and tells her, "I am very rich. Marry me!"

That's MARKET COMPETITION.

9. You see a gorgeous girl at a party.
You walk up to her and before you can say anything, another person comes along and tells her, "I am very rich. Marry me! And she follows him.

That's LOSING MARKET SHARE.

10. You see a gorgeous girl at a party.
You walk up to her and before you can say, "I am very rich. Marry me!",
YOUR WIFE TURNS UP!

That's BARRIER TO NEW MARKET ENTRY.

Midomi did it! Now you can search your favourite song by using your voice

不知道其他人有没碰过这样的事情：偶尔听到一首歌，很好听，但就是不知道歌名，只记得一段旋律或一个片断的点点歌词，你怎么找到它呢？


听到歌词还好办，到百度MP3去搜索歌词片断，运气好的话就可以知道歌名，然后就可以搜索歌曲的MP3，但歌词要是没有搜到呢？或者歌词根本没有记住只记得旋律怎么办？
前几年还做梦，以为通过旋律搜索歌曲很容易就能实现，试过几个感觉都不好，已经死心了，直到最近知道midomi，才让我重新燃起了希望~


midomi官方说明说：”midomi 基于您的声音搜索，因此是终极乐曲搜索工具。唱歌、哼歌或者吹口哨就可以立即找到您喜爱的乐曲，并连接到与您的音乐兴趣相同的社区。”
用midomi哼了几首歌，《K歌之王》、《其实不想走》和《真的爱你》等几首歌都认得相当准确，当然自恋地说也可能是因为我哼得音比较准;-)~


如果你也有只知道旋律不知道歌名的歌要找，可以去midomi试试，没准有收获。

Way Back Into Love

Kind of like this song from the first moment i listen...


Various Artists Way Back into Love Lyrics


[Cora]I've been living with a shadow overhead
I've been sleeping with a cloud above my bed
I've been lonely for so long Trapped in the past,
I just can't seem to move on

[Alex]I've been hiding all my hopes and dreams away
Just in case I ever need them again someday
I've been setting aside time
To clear a little space in the corners of my mind

[Cora & Alex]All I wanna do is find a way back into love
I can't make it through without a way back into love Oh oh oh

[Cora]I've been watching but the stars refuse to shine
I've been searching but I just don't see the signs
I know that it's out there There's gotta be something for my soul somewhere

[Alex]I've been looking for someone to shed some light
Not somebody just to get me through the night
I could use some direction
And I'm open to your suggestions

[Cora & Alex]All I wanna do is find a way back into love
I can't make it through without a way back into love
And if I open my heart again
I guess I'm hoping you'll be there for me in the end

[Cora]There are moments when I don't know if it's real
Or if anybody feels the way I feel
I need inspiration
Not just another negotiation

[Cora & Alex]All I wanna do is find a way back into love
I can't make it through without a way back into love .
And if I open my heart to you
I'm hoping you'll show me what to do
And if you help me to start again
You know that I'll be there for you in the end

Man with a very BIG Cock!!

A farmer in Texas is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the man with the biggest cock. Really, I was shock when I saw his cock. Can you imagine how big his cock is? The picture below will tell ... :)

The Smart Umbrella

How many times have you left home and only realized you’d forgotten your umbrella just as it started to pour rain? Well, help is on the way with the development of the Ambient Forecasting Umbrella that will remind you to take it with you on days you’re going to need it. Flashing light pulses in the handle at varying speeds depending on the forecast, serving as a great reminder not to forget your umbrella!



For all the benefits that the umbrella offers, it has one glaring flaw: No matter how gigantic or water-repellent it is, if you leave it at home you are going to get wet. Ambient Devices is hoping to remedy that flaw with the Ambient Forecasting Umbrella. Still under development, the Forecasting Umbrella will let you know at a glance whether you need it. An LED in the handle pulses according to the chance of precipitation by means of a data-radio in the handle that receives information from AccuWeather.com. If the chance of rain is 60 percent, the umbrella handle pulses once every second. If the chance is 100 percent, it pulses 100 times a minute.

Homework Cheating Online - Makes it Easy to Cheat

Do you wanna be the Teacher’s Pet? Well baby, you just better forget it… Cheating on your homework has officially hit the marketplace with the launch of UK-based website, SchoolShortcut. Students can pay to have their school assignments completed for them or cash in on their own expertise by offering to do homework for others. Of course, being caught for using a service like this carries stiff penalties, just like it does in the classroom, and could result in expulsion especially at the College and University levels.

School Shortcut lets students at whatever level browse and purchase coursework, submit their own to get purchase points, and even has an eBay-like "Homework Market". Will students even have to do any work in the future?

Weird, but it's true facts...

Believe it or not, it's true facts:

1. Did you know that on an average that people fear spiders more than death?

2. There are no clocks in Las Vegas casinos

3. Mona Lisa has no eyebrows! it was actually fashion in Renaissance Florence to shave them off!!

4. A lightening bolt generates temperature 5x hotter than the temperture found on the sun’s surface.

5. A forest fire moves faster uphill than downhill.

6. Most lipsticks contain fish scales!

7. Over 2500 left handed people a year are killed from using products made for right handed people!

8. porcupines actually float in water

A Next Generation of G-String

Recently, a friend of my tell me about a new cool fashion design. Ladies, please welcome to the next generation of G-String. It’s called C-String, a bikini G-string without the straps.

The only thing to hold it to your body is the wire which helps it grip on. Just pop it on, and it stays put. According to the manufacture, C-String will solve the problem of outfits that might show a panty line. Moreover, you can wear it as swimwear so that you don’t get tan lines across your bottom. It’s selling for about £14.99.

Thing do happen... Are you prepare for this?!

Environmental Nudity - 'World Naked Bike Ride' in Support of the Environment

That’s right the World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR), is a series international events bringing together environmentally conscious nudists from the world over to protest oil dependency, in major cities, by biking in the buff as a mortified public gapes on.

Bike riding would have to be pretty high up there on the list of repulsive things to do while nude. Wouldn’t the act of a large group of people riding bicycles simply be enough to make the ecological point? Why remove your clothes and scar small children for life? After straining my mind to think of who could imagine such an ill conceived event. There was only one answer, cult of twisted degenerate bicycle seat sniffing deviants conning dumb but uninhibited eco-bikers to converge on our cities and grind groins in groups.

World Naked Swim (WNS), I could live with that.

Thousands of uninhibited men and women went the extra mile to make their environmental point on Saturday, riding naked on bicycles through cities as diverse as London, Paris, Madrid, Montreal and Mexico. Under the slogan "As Bare As You Dare," protesters felt the wind in their hair -- and everywhere else -- as they pedalled along demonstrating the risks they face on the roads and the impact that cars have on the environment.

In London, 700 cyclists in various states of undress were reported to have gambolled through central London in another leg of the World Naked Bike Ride, while similar events happened in Manchester, Southampton and York. Some 100 riders rode through the tourist areas of Mexico City in protest against the car-clogged streets and the pollution that chokes their city.

Do something to preserve the precious heritage

The planet is under attack from an uncontrolled release of toxic chemicals. Oceans are being polluted, forests cut down, and many species are now under threat of extinction. Globally we are using over 20% more natural resources each year than can be regenerated. The planet cannot keep up with our growing consumption levels. WWF works to stop this degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. WWF works to address global threats such as climate change, the consumption of natural resources and the use of toxic chemicals.

If you feel passionate about preserving the incalculably precious heritage that is the natural world, please join WWF. With so much at stake, you will be glad to know you are supporting the world’s largest independent conservation organisation. If you are from Malaysia, you can contribute to WWF-Malaysia through the direct debit donor programme. For more detail, contact:

WWF-Malaysia
49,Jalan SS23/15, Taman SEA,
47400 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel: 03-7803 3772

Interesting Facts

Here're 10 Interesting Facts you do not know, I bet.

*A pig's orgasm lasts for 30 minutes. (In your next life, you want to be a pig? How'd they figure this out, and why?)

*Humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure. (Is that why Flipper was always smiling? And pigs get 30-minute orgasms? wtf is up with that? Doesn't seem fair)

*Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour. (Still can't get over that pig thing. Don't try this at home...maybe at work?)

*The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue. (hmm...enough said!)

*Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people do. (If you're ambidextrous, do you split the difference?)

*Polar bears are left handed. (Who knew? Who cares? How'd they find out, ask them?)

*Butterflies taste with their feet. (30 minutes...can you imagine? And why pigs?)

*Some lions mate over 50 times a day. (In my next life I still want to be a pig... quality over quantity baby!!)

*An ostrich's eye is bigger than it's brain. (I know some people like that)

*Starfish don't have brains. (I know some people like that too)

After reading all these, all I can say is...Lucky Pigs...

STOP WASTING TIME

Here are some tips on how you can reduce time-wasting activities

TIME is nature’s greatest “force”. Unlike the wind, It cannot be felt. Unlike the sun, it cannot be seen. Yet, of all nature’s forces, time has the most profound effect on us.

Time remains constant, but our perception of it changes. When we focus on it, it slows down. When we turn our backs on it, it speeds up. This makes us think it is something tangible.

We arrange It. divide it up and give some to our friends. Sometimes we feel It is precious, at other times we waste it.

We give it the power to heal when we say, “time heals all wounds”. It can also kill, as when we live stressful lives because we “never have enough time”. On a day-to-day basis, nothing is defined and redefined in our minds as much as time.

Herein lies our power. Because things are as we perceive them, we can choose to see time as a manageable commodity and live our lives according to that assumption. This is one of the secrets of successful people — they work at shaping those things that others think arc uncontrollable.

1 Efficient vs effective

In discussing time management, some people argue that we need to use time more efficiently. Others claim: Lot’s not worry so much about efficiency, let’s be more effective” Efficiency means doing things right.

Effectiveness means doing the right things. Working efficiently is doing things with the least amount of wasted effort. Efficiency gets you from point A to point B via a straight line, while inefficiency makes you o round in circles.
Many people, when learning about time management. ask the question: Which should I work on first, efficiency or effectiveness?”

In theory and practice. the best answer is to improve your effectiveness first. It Is much better to aim your sights at the result than to worry about the process. Too often, people got bogged down in the means and lose sight of the end.

2 Eliminating time wasters

Time wasters come from the people around you as well as from within yourself. Some time wasters are unavoidable, but can be reduced. Identify the most frequent sources of time wasters in your day. Check yours against the list below. Many researchers find the same handful at the top of their lists, which indicates that these arc problems common to most people:

• Scheduling less important work before more important work;
• Starting a job before thinking it through;
• Leaving jobs before they are completed;
• Doing things that can be delegated to another person;
• Doing things that can be delegated to of your real job;
• Keeping too many, too complicated or overlapping records;
• Handling too wide a variety of duties;
• Failing to build barriers against Interruptions;
• Allowing conferences and discussions to wander;
• Conducting unnecessary meetings and making needless visits and/or phone calls;
• Chasing trivial data after the main facts aro in;
• Socialising at great length between tasks.

3 Setting priorities

When setting your priorities, there are two famous laws to remember. The first is Parkinson’s Law. It states that work tends to expand to fill the time allotted for its completion. Parkinson’s Law makes setting priorities twice as important. If you do not know what your priorities are, your other work will expand to fill in the extra time. It will take longer for you to accomplish less.

The second law of note is Pareto’s Principle, which, in this situation, states that 80 per cent of your results comes from 20 per cent of your efforts. Another way to look at it is that 80 per cent of your client.

4 Using a “to do” list

A list of things to do” for each day and week is a valuable aid to managing your time. A “to do” list organizes your thinking and planning onto one form in the least amount of time with the maximum amount of efficiency. Such a list is especially helpful If it coincides with the record-keeping you already do for your company.

Your“do list” should define a specific amount of time (If possible) for each activity. This will keep work from “expanding”. Your activities should be listed In order of priority. Work on tasks with high priorities first. In listing the activities, it is helpful to spell out the result as well as the process. Stating when, where and what you are going to do increases your chances of doing It successfully.

As the day goes by, check off completed activities and make any notes that seem relevant. In the evening, make out a new “to do” list for the next day and include any activities you could not complete the day before. Always save your to do” lists for future reference and evaluation.

After a short time, you will find yourself handling a greater volume of work without increasing your stress. You will simply become more efficient.

Global Warming

Severe flooding. Prolonged droughts. Hotter nights. We are suffering from the consequences of global warming ... ... Excessive carbon emissions trap heat in the atmosphere, causing soaring temperatures. And the result is mayhem in one form or another. But it's not too late. You'd be surprised how a small change on your part can make a huge impact on the environment. Thus, we are doing our part by incorporating alternative energy and eco-friendly technologies in every aspect of our daily activities. It's the least we can do for our nation and future generations.

Here are some remedies which helps a lot :

1. Change a light.
Replacing six regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs will save 400kg of ,carbon dioxide a year.

2. Drive less.
Walk bike, carpool or take public transport more often. You'll save 1.5kg of carbon dioxide for every 5km you don't drive!

3. Recycle more.
You can save 1,000kg of carbon dioxide per year by recycling just half of your household waste.

4. Check your tyres.
Keeping your tyres inflated properly can improve your car's fuel efficiency. Every litre of petrol saved keeps 2.5kg of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere!

5. Use less hot water.
It takes a lot of energy to heat water - use less hot water by installing an energy efficient triple A rated showerhead (3 tonnes of carbon dioxide saved per year) and washing your clotes in cold and warm water (225kg saved per year).

6. Avoid producsts with a lot of packaging. You can save 545kg of carbon dioxide if you cut down your garbage by 10%

7. Keep your car tuned up. Regular maintenance helps improve fuel efficiency and reduces emissions. When just 1% of car owners preperly maintain their cars, nearly a billion pounds of carbon dioxide are kept out of the atmosphere.

8. Plat a tree. A single tree will absorb one tonne of carbon dioxide over its lifetime.

9. Turn off electronic devices. Simply turning off your televisoin, DVD player, stereo, and computer when you are not using them will save you thousands of kilograms of carbon dioxide a year.

10. Be a part of the solution. Learn more and educate others who do not know about this.

Koi

Recently, I am kind of fall in love with this funny creature, KOI. I can't explain why i like Koi so much, just love in the first sight may be. In term of "FUNG-SHUI" terminology, Koi is also a very good sign of water features that attracting wealth and prosperity luck.

There are variety of breed that i would like to share in my coming article about KOI. If you are Malaysian and want to know more about KOI, you can actually go to Sentul Park Koi Centre, the largest Koi centre in Southeast Asia. They are offering lot of quality japanese breeder. I have listed down some of the useful links about Koi below:

Useful links about KOI:

http://www.narita-koi.com/

http://www.koi-breeders.jp/

http://www.koi.com.my

Ah Beng's e-meow

Dear Ah Lian,

Thanks you for your letter. Wrong time no see you. How everything?

For me, I am quiet find. You say in your letter your taukeh soh want you to chain your look? Somemore you must wear kick kok soo, hope you can wok properly. You know, Ah Kau Kia working in a soft where company now.

Last week, he take I, Muthu & few of his friend to May Nonut to eat barger. After that he take we all go to kalah ok. Muthu sing and sing no stop until the sky bright.

Next week, my father mother going to sellerbread 20 years annie wear sari. My father mother going to give a fist to all the kampong people. So you must come with your hole family.

I only hope one day we no need to write and send letter to you and to me. Better I e-meow you, you e-meow me.

I will ketchup with you soon. And when you got time, please few free to call me. Goo bye.....

Worm regard,

Ah Beng