09/04/2008 by admin.

Malaysia is one of the best places to live, especially for senior citizens, there is so much to do that there is something for everyone, no matter what your interests and hobbies are.

I had a vision of Malaysia as a remote island in the south china sea with huts and palm trees, where the people just lived a sedate lifestyle fishing and farming and not much else sprang to mind. ( just shows how ignorant I was) but what a surprise at the way Malaysia has evolved and moved forward to be a developed forward thinking county in Asia.

Having lived here now for just under two years and I have a great respect for this country and it’s people, such a diverse group of mixed races and cultures, yet they live side by side in harmony.

And this shows everyday by the way you are greeted going out to the shops and stores, the sales staff really do want to help you, they smile even in the poorest shops in the Kampung they make me feel special.

If i had to put things into an order it would be:

1. The People (Friendly and helpful)
2. The Weather ( always between 25o and 30o)
3. The Food (So many choices From the posh restaurants to the roadside seller (hawkers) are all good)
4. The Infrastructure.( Coming from UK it’s great they drive left roads are good quality and well signed)
5. The Beaches (Some of the best in the World without a doubt)

and so on.

No matter how you like to spend your days, you will be able to find activities in Malaysia that interest you. Malaysia is a great place to live and a great place to spend your golden years.

They even have a programme to help you stay in the country for ten year renewable visa, its called the MM2H Programme www.MM2H.com.my aimed primarily at the retires as your money goes a lot further in Malaysia, without giving up on quality such as:

1. Malaysia has one of the highest standards of living in the region with all the modern infrastructure and facilities in place.
2. Cost of living is one of the lowest in Asia and will remain so for a very long time. This is achieved through the Government’s efficient monitoring of the economy in ensuring that inflation is kept low at all times and thereby also the prices of goods and services.
3. The weather is pleasant, warm and balmy with moderate rain throughout the year. There are also highland residential areas and resorts with permanent spring-like weather throughout the country.
4. The whole country is very well connected with up-to-date, modern road, rail, air and sea transportation systems. Public transport by buses, taxis, trains and planes are comfortable, efficient and relatively low in cost.
5. The ruling Government is the longest serving freely elected Government in the world. It is a Government representing all the races, religions, cultures etc. found in Malaysia. In fact, Malaysia is one of the most politically stable countries in the world.
6. The rule of law is one of the fundamentals in Malaysia’s constitution. Everyone is subjected to the law and also equal before the law. Malaysia practices basically the British system of justice with an independent reliable and dependable judiciary.
7. Statistics can proof that Malaysia is one of the safest countries in the world, its crime rate is relatively low.
8. Islam is the official religion of Malaysia but the constitution guarantees the right of people to practice other religions
9. The Malay language (Bahasa Malaya) is the national language of the country; English is the second language but other languages can be freely used and practiced. Similarly the Malay culture is dominant in the country because the Malays are the dominant race in Malaysia and in the region. But other cultures can be practiced very freely.

Getting around Malaysia is a real treat on the eyes.

My Recommended Read is: Malaysia and Singapore (Eyewitness Travel Guide) By Ron Emmons

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06/11/2007 by admin.

Men, are you taking the good approach when you are trying to get male six pack abs?

What you first need to realize is that is more than making abs exercises. In fact, you can do hundreds of repetitions of abs exercises a day, and still look fat. Why? Because getting great abs is way more than just doing crunch style exercises. You must also:

-Change your diet.
-Do cardio.
-Take care of your overall health.

Also, the idea of getting male six pack abs can be a little deceiving, because there’s a genetic factor to the whole idea of “six pack abs”. Some people never get this kind of definition, if not for certain periods of time. Do you think models have a six pack all the time? Or body builders? Well, then you are wrong because they always do a diet specifically for a contest or photo shoot. Most body builders look fat when they are not preparing for competition.

So, there are some key point you must need to do to get a nice flat and defined stomach (which not only means it will have the ripped six pack abs):

1. Do a lot of Cardio. Interval training is great to lose weight, what this means is that if you are running, you run a minute with your full capacity and four minutes with your normal capacity. Cardio is running, jumping rope, swimming, hiking, climbing - anything aerobic. This training will also take care of your body as a whole. Cardio is the best six pack abs exercise.

2. Reduce fat and sugar levels. Can’t be any simpler. Sugar is really bad it doesn’t have any nutritive benefit to us and it is addictive. (Why don’t you think even some salty products have sugar?) Do this slowly cause I know it can be hard.

3. Have Patience. If you are serious about having six pack abs, then you know it is a matter of time and a change of lifestyle. Don’t try to push things too hard, or you’ll risk getting frustrated and quitting at any opportunity. Everybody knows about yo-yo diets, they are not only useless, but can also bring serious consequences to your health.

Recommended Read: Six-Pack Abs in 60 Days: The Easy Way to a New, Slimmer Midsection
By Robert Kennedy, Dwayne Hines, Dwayne Hines II

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31/10/2007 by admin.

Any web site designer for small business will say that design is one of the big parts of a web site. And I would agree.

Actually, you agree with this also. If a site that’s being built for your business doesn’t look good to you, you’ll tell your designer to go away and start again. You wouldn’t sign off on a poorly designed site for your own business, and you appreciate that your customer won’t either.

You’ve got to have pleasing design, then. But where do you find it?

Fashion drives site design.

Look at the fashion change taking place at this moment at sites set up for Web 2.0. The clean lines, solid colors, gradients and large fonts are popular and becoming wide spread. Another, earlier, fashion change can be seen on corporate websites. A decade ago they had gray backgrounds and used burgundy colors: now you probably won’t see this combination on a corporation’s website. Just as design never stands still off-line, it is never resting on websites.

Welcome to Web Fashion. Your site ought to be reasonably close to the current fashion so it stays up-to-date for your visitor. For this reason evaluate your site every couple of years and perhaps redesign it.

As well, there is a technology consideration to design.

Form to email boxes, and Google Earth’s maps and satellite imagery, are examples of this. New technologies in their days, these tools are now routinely built into web sites by designers.

You should use new technology on your site if it will help your customer, and your site will work better for them.

The design of a site is pushed by what visitors think looks cool and what designers know is technically possible. Think about both when you design a web site.

Recommended Read : Don’t Make Me Think!: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability By Steve Krug

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30/10/2007 by admin.

You’ve probably heard about other people making money selling on eBay. There’s no reason teens can’t do the same. This article is for teens who want to learn easy ways to make some spending money and will give you the tools and tell you how to do it.

Decide What To Sell

There are a few pointers to keep in mind as you decide what you’re going to sell. First, try to pick a product that’s reasonably unique, that a million other established sellers aren’t already selling. The product might be something you make, like dolls, quilts, or candles. Or it may be a collectible like antique children’s books, vinyl records, or vintage clothing. You can also sell things that people use in their every day life, like games, kitchen appliances, or fishing gear.

Second, pick a product that you’re interested in. There may be days when you get tired of your product even if you start out loving it. If you start out hating it, your business is not likely to last for long.

Third, you should have a renewable supply of your product. As old items sell, you should have a way to get new items. For instance, if you’re selling vinyl records, you might make it a point to go to every neighborhood garage sale you can find and buy up vinyl records wherever you see them. If you’re selling vintage clothing, keep an eye out for sales at the thrift store. And so on.

Research

Once you have decided what you’re going to sell, check eBay listings for similar items. Pay attention to the average starting prices and closing prices as well as to the layouts of the auctions. Which items seem to be getting the most bids? The ones in bold print? The ones that have a special look? You will want to incorporate this information into your own listings. For instance, if most items like yours are selling for $10, you won’t want to set a starting price of $20.

Photograph

People don’t like to buy what they can’t see. You may persuade a few people to take a chance on books, DVDs, or games, but no one is going to buy, for instance, a dress or a homemade candle unless they can actually see what it looks like. If you don’t already have one, invest in a digital camera and take pictures of the items to add to your listings.

Set the Right Price

The lower the starting price, the more likely people will be to bid on your auctions. But be careful–if you’re selling something truly valuable, you don’t want to let it go for $1.50 when it’s worth $150. Luckily, eBay has what is called a “reserve price” feature. It is not visible to the public, but it allows you to set the absolute minimum you will accept on bids. Using the reserve price allows you to set the starting bid low, secure in the knowledge that you won’t risk losing a valuable item for next to nothing if the bidding doesn’t take off like you hope it will.

A word to the wise: only use the reserve price feature to protect a truly valuable item. Buyers tend not to like reserve prices and may steer clear of auctions that use them.

Accept Payments Online

Gone are the days when people had to mail you a check or money order. Now most eBay buyers prefer to pay quickly online using PayPal (eBay’s partner) or another online payment service. Many buyers will bypass an auction that doesn’t accept PayPal. If you’re underage, you’ll probably have to have your parents help you set up a PayPal account, but it’s well worth the aggravation.

EBay is a viable home-based business for teens that can help you earn extra spending money with a relatively small investment of time and energy. Use these tools to get started on your new career!

Recommended Read :The Secrets of Successful Buying and Selling on Ebay
By Roger Shaw

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25/09/2007 by admin.

I am NOT certified to teach swimming, but am in teaching business. [I have taught scuba diving and have swum for 55 yrs.]

I have all my students do the same thing and I hereby share these with you–in the pool instruction–too.

a; the water is not your friend or enemy. It is a chemical entity. NOT more, not less.

b; 95% of fresh water has some softness to it permitting FLOATING. I require all my students to get comfortable with the water before swimming. Swimming is not automatic nor a born skill and thus, without basic skills, one can die in 3 feet of water.

c; most instructors teach immediately, the different “strokes”; Australian Crawl, breast, side, back, etc. I do not. Those come after one is comfortable in the water.

d; after one gets used to standing and then kneeling in the water, I teach breath holding. Few instructors teach swimming underwater. I find that absurd. IF one is not adept at swimming underwater and one is not in a shallow body of water and one wants flexibility, swimming underwater can be a God send. [many good swimmers do not like being underwater!]

e. After one can hold their breath comfortably, and has no fear of water, we kneel down and look around us underwater, with or without a mask. We become friends with the water.

f; After one has accomplished the above, it is time for the most important life-saving component of swimming; floating. SO many people have drowned because of exhaustion when they were in water over their head.

So, after one is “at home in the water”, we roll onto our back and move our legs and arms around a bit to keep afloat. We initially hold our breath because we will sink often till we can synchronize our movements and the air in our bodies enabling us to stay afloat. I can stay afloat on my back hours at a time–it can go from being very relaxing to very boring.

g. Now, we learn to kick. We need to learn to kick the swimming way and soon thereafter, using a stroke. If we kick INEFFECTIVELY, we get a lot of motion and splashing and little movement in the direction of our choice. So, we grab hold of the edge of the pool and while we are in the water, let go of our standing position and let our bodies float to the surface. We simply experiment with different movements of our legs. The straighter we can keep our legs, the more FORWARD motion we will generate.

h. NOW, it is time to learn to swim! AND, no matter where you are in the pool;

If you get tired and don’t happen to be near the side and you are in over your head, you can just roll over and float and push yourself to a shallower end.

All swimming seems to start with the Australian crawl but I prefer that being stroke #2. I prefer teaching a sloppy “breast” stroke first, as it is easiest and generates forward motion with the least specific things to do.

To do a breast stroke, one “lies” in the water IN THE SHALLOW END TO BEGIN WITH, [on top of the water], and we bring our [two] hands together about 6 inches out from our face, and we smoothly push the water out of our way, while concurrently, kicking with both feet. [We also CUP our hands so that we push the most amount of water with each movement.]

IF we begin sinking, we move our hands and feet faster. If for some reason, we cannot stay afloat, we twist our bodies around and seek to float.

We also learn to play as we learn to swim; we learn what results we get when we move our hands and our feet and our head. Some UNCOORDINATED movements will still provide some forward movement and an assurance that we stay afloat. The more coordinated we get, the more we stay on top of the water [if that is our objective] and the faster movement we get in our choice of direction.

Lastly for now,

i. Swimming –or, doing the Australian Crawl.

We take a breath of air, then, keeping our bodies floating, we can go faster if we do not turn our faces to catch a breath of air, so we hold our breath for 2-4 strokes. In pure crawling, one grabs breath at each stroke.

—The problems novice swimmers have; they demand air at all times instead of practicing EASY breath holding. IF we get comfortable with the water and learn there is nothing there to harm us, and learn to hold our breath, and be comfortable with water IN OUR noses–we can swim under water and above water and we can be in control! When we get tired, we get out of the water. IF we get tired quickly and are many feet from the sides, we roll over and IN A RELAXED manner, float. AS we float, we aim ourselves to a side.

People panic because they are in deep water or cannot breathe at any moment they want to. Practice in holding one’s breath a few seconds longer and longer will almost eliminate one’s panic when the time comes the body is tired and not near a pool’s side or are swimming in a river, lake, or ocean. By turning over and floating, one saves his life! Once one has turned over and gotten one’s wind, one can again turn over, face the shore–and begin casual swimming -or–turning over and –as one floats, aim oneself to the shore while floating! While it sounds complicated, it is the opposite; relaxing and comfortable and one need not hold one’s breath when good at floating!

NOW, save your life and your friend’s life.

… and NEVER ever [in my opinion] enter the water that is over your head, voluntarily without knowing how to swim EVEN if wearing a life preserver of any sort.

[Panic kills, the water does not kill!]

Recommended Read - Master the Art of Swimming: Raising Your Performance with the Alexander Technique
By Steven Shaw

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17/09/2007 by admin.

If you have children then you will no doubt want to share as many activities with them as possible. One which teaches children quite a few useful life lessons and can develop into a lifelong passion for them is fishing.

When you are fishing with children one of the most important considerations is safety. You need to assess what kind of fishing you are going to be doing. There are so many different variations of fishing options, and you need to make sure you select one that is suitable for the children you will be bringing along.

Regardless of how strong a swimmer your children may be, they must use life jackets. Additionally, it is imperative that you have a first aid kit with you. We all know, after all, how easy it is for children to become scratched or cut by hooks and other parts of fishing gear.

Get your children their own personal fishing tackle boxes. This will not only make them feel as though they are in charge of their own equipment, but you will be able to obtain a children’s version of equipment for them to use.

You don’t have to spend too much with this. Simply purchase a few essentials to start with, and as their interest grows, they can decide what they would like to add to their collection.

After you have shown your children how to land their fish by initially playing with it, let them take over. As long as you are on hand to help out as needed, they will love the freedom of being able to battle with fish by themselves and feel quite proud when they reel in their first catch all by themselves.

It is normally best to introduce a children to fishing early in life. This is useful in many ways. The younger children begin, the more they will take in - although never take a child who is too young to understand what is going on. Early life experiences also provide children the opportunity to see the how fish are cleaned and realize that this is not a disgusting practice but rather part of the fishing trip experience. You can also let your children learn as you go concerning the rules of fishing. Doing this will help keep fishing fresh in their minds.

You can never be completely sure that your children will take to fishing as there many factors that could detract from their attention. Your initial trip out on the water could be a slow day and you might not even get a bite, let alone haul anything into the boat. This could result in your children becoming bored. If this happens don’t loose heart. Let your children know that this not unusual when fishing. You never know, you could turn their initial disappointment into a plus as your children may become more excited about finally catching a fish next time.

Children love to feel as though are in charge of doing almost anything, and fishing is ideal for this. Fishing is a great learning adventure, and doing this together should prove to be a wonderful experience.

Recommended Read - Fishing with Dad: Lessons of Love and Lure from Father to Son
By Michael J. Rosen

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12/09/2007 by admin.

It’s one of the classic rock climbing questions. If I want to improve, should I get better technique or should I get stronger? For beginners, the answer is simple. Improve your technique. The best way to do this is to climb in as many locations as possible – indoors, outdoors, on different types of rock, such as limestone, sandstone and granite. See what works for you and what works for other people. Watch other climbers. Watch better climbers. Did they make a move the same way that you made it? Were they more fluid? Did they pull through smoothly, where you grunted and struggled?

In rock climbing, there are some interesting gender differences. Many men, especially beginners, will use their strength to try to grab and pull their way up. By contrast, many women will adopt more graceful techniques, utilising suppleness and deft footwork. Naturally there are exceptions, but women tend to have better technique. However if you watch a really good climber (especially a French one!), it will matter little whether they’re male or female. They will probably be extremely powerful. They will, almost certainly, have beautiful technique. At grades below their limit, they will seem to glide up the rock.

In climbing, people often talk about strength. But we’re not weightlifters or bodybuilders. Strength isn’t as important as power. We’re not holding a weight. We’re moving a weight - our body. Many hard climbs call for explosive gymnastic power. For most people, this won’t come overnight. You have to train for it.

Technique or power? For rock climbers operating at up to about E1 or 5.10, my advice is to improve your technique. Good technique is an invaluable investment. It will reap rewards over your entire climbing career. If you want to go beyond these grades, especially on steep rock, then yes, it’s worth improving your power – carefully! Get technique first, then power.

If you want to improve your rock climbing, feel free to visit us at http://www.howtoclimbthreegradesharder.com

Recommended Read - Rock Climbing : Essential Skills & Technigues

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27/08/2007 by admin.

X-box is Microsoft’s future-generation video game system that delivers the most powerful gaming experience ever. X-box empowers game artists by giving them the technology to fulfill their creative vision as never before by creating games that blur the lines between reality and fantasy. Microsoft X-box is a sixth video game console of era was initially released on November 15, 2001 in North America, then released on February 22, 2002 in Japan, and on March 14, 2002 in Europe.

Looking for the ultimate gaming console? Your search stops here. X-box 360 is fully loaded. It is the unsurpassed gaming and entertainment experience for the best value. X-box 360 Core System delivers the same powerful gaming as X-box 360 but starts with the basics just plug in the console and the controller and you are playing. You can then decide what else to add. It is expandable to the full X-box 360 Pro console setup.

How does X-box differ from X-box 360? There are quite a few differences between the X-box and its later model. The question depends on who is asking. Is this person someone who simply wants to be able to play a video game at home during their past time or someone who is into technology and is always out to get the latest model of gizmos? The design of the new X-box 360 is supposed to be able to work better with HDTV’S. This is to keep up with the latest state -of - the- art gaming consoles out there.

Will X-box be beat by another competitor? Maybe, PS3 which can be used to watch movies, play music, and surf the web. It has a dual Ethernet, built in wi-fi, Bluetooth, flash memory slots and blue ray. PS3 has hardware that is more powerful than that of X-box 360 and will be able to produce real to life visuals. PS3 games will be stored on Blu-ray discs which store 54 gigs while game space in the X-box 360 is just 9 gigs.

Even though X-box may not be the big boy on the block anymore, we have yet to be see whether or not it will just fade away in the background of it‘s competitors.

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22/08/2007 by admin.

The first motorcycle was invented by Gottlieb Daimler in 1885. I am not sure what the maximum speed capacity of those first motorcycles was but today in our busy society the speed means a lot. Probably no one even imagined about motorcycle helmets back then with speed not being an issue and the roads not being filled with millions of motor vehicles. But the speed is an issue today and so are the motorcycle helmets.

The first motorcycle helmet was invented by Prof. Charles F. Lombard who developed a unique energy absorbing helmet for the United States Air Force. So, the first motorcycle helmet was not designed as a motorcycle helmet but it was rather designed for aviation. Dr. Lombard patented his unique invention which was applied not only to aviation but also automobile racing, motorcycles, hockey, etc…

As people started growing interest in riding motorcycles and passion for speeding, the fatal injuries also increased. And now some motorcycle helmet standards and mandatory laws were supposed to be put in place to help reduce the number of fatal injuries. In 1957 Snell Memorial Foundation was formed for the purpose of providing independent motorcycle helmet testing. In 1961 the world’s first mandatory motorcycle helmet law was passed on. And finally in 1974 US Department of Transportation (DOT) introduced Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for motorcycle helmets. Those standards set by DOT made it mandatory for motorcycle helmet manufacturers to put a DOT approved sticker inside every helmet manufactured.

If you or a loved one own a motorcycle and do not have a motorcycle helmet please consider getting one. Sometimes a lot of the people who get into fatal injuries are not even guilty of speeding or reckless driving. They become victims of those other drivers who are speeding, driving recklessly or driving under the influence drugs or alcohol. In those cases wearing a motorcycle helmet makes the difference of life and death. Below you will find links to a great website where you can purchase a reliable, DOT approved motorcycle helmet at discounted price.

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06/08/2007 by admin.

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