No plastic bags day!

No Plastic Bag Day campaign in Miri started on 6th September 2009 when the Miri City Council announced that Sunday is a "No Plastic Bag Day". The campaign being widely spread around town and the participate shopping malls strictly imposed No Plastic Bag to shoppers too. This helped to instill awareness among the society. It is a good going green initiative in helping to save our environment and planet.

This campaign is part of the Miri City Council's Local Agenda 21. These were the poster when the campaign was first introduced.

For year 2010, this campaign has includes Friday and Saturday as No Plastic Bags Day too. It is a 3 days No Plastic Bags Day in Miri now.
Recently, it has been announced that starting from May 2o10, there will be totally No Plastic Bags Day for every day. It will be plasticless when you are shopping at the participate shopping malls or shops.
[Reference: The Miri Resort City]

When this campaign first being introduced, I felt awkward because I am not use to bring my own shopping bags. Within the first few months, I always forget about the campaign and I either left the shop with disappointment by not buying anything after drove all the way to shop or I will end up paid 20 cents for the plastic bag. Whenever this happened, I feel guilty that I do not play my part in helping the environment. In order to ensure that I am aware of the campaign, I keep a reminder in my mobile phone. It is a change in my shopping routine and I am aware of the No Plastic Bags Day campaign too. Now, I always put shopping bags inside my car.

At work, Turn Off Go Green is the initiative in our Go Green Campaign throughout the campus. It just started last week, and everyone is being advised to switch off the light or electricity whenever it is not in use. We need to start somewhere to instill the awareness to save our environment. I hope this campaign will be a success soon.

At home, I switch off the lights and plug off other electrictronic devices when I am not using them.

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A few quotes on Environment:
The earth we abuse and the living things we kill will, in the end, take their revenge; for in exploiting their presence we are diminishing our future. ~Marya Mannes, More in Anger, 1958

And Man created the plastic bag and the tin and aluminum can and the cellophane wrapper and the paper plate, and this was good because Man could then take his automobile and buy all his food in one place and He could save that which was good to eat in the refrigerator and throw away that which had no further use. And soon the earth was covered with plastic bags and aluminum cans and paper plates and disposable bottles and there was nowhere to sit down or walk, and Man shook his head and cried: "Look at this Godawful mess." ~Art Buchwald, 1970

Till now man has been up against Nature; from now on he will be up against his own nature. ~Dennis Gabor, Inventing the Future, 1964

When we heal the earth, we heal ourselves. ~David Orr

Man has been endowed with reason, with the power to create, so that he can add to what he's been given. But up to now he hasn't been a creator, only a destroyer. Forests keep disappearing, rivers dry up, wild life's become extinct, the climate's ruined and the land grows poorer and uglier every day. ~Anton Chekhov, Uncle Vanya, 1897

H1N1/Selsema Babi/Selsema Khinzir?????

Katawa bah aku bila Menteri Kesenian dan Warisan daam Buletin Utama, TV3 maam nyian tae madahan mea la salah ea se dirikh nyabut ajak Selsema Babi sabab urangkn labih mudah nyabut babi daripada H1N1 ato Khinzir. Sidi ihan mea jare Menteri koa, mea la susah sabut ajak Selsema Babi, mudah ngan ringkas. Samuey urangkn faham bah!!!

Breathing Therapy for Headache and Tiredness

A few friends forwarded this same article to me within the last few days and I want to share it with you all.

I practised Yoga a few years back and did this breathing technique. Now, whenever I feel tired, tense or stress, I will do the breathing technique and it helps me to feel relax.

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The entry is in dual languages, English and Malay.

Practice this way and it will help you.... Our noses have left and right nostrils. Are these nostrils having the same function for inhaling (breathe in) and exhaling (breathe out)?

Kita memiliki hidung berlubang di sebelah kiri dan disebelah kanan, apakah fungsinya sama untuk menghirup dan membuang nafas?

Actually it's not the same and we can feel the difference. Accordingly, the right side represents the sun and the left side represents the moon.

Sebenarnya fungsinya tidak sama dan dapat kita rasakan perbezanya; sebelah kanan mewakili matahari (mengeluarkan panas) dan sebelah kiri mewakili bulan (mengeluarkan dingin).

When having headache, try to close your right nostril and use your left nostril to do breathing for about 5 min. The headache will be gone.

Jika sakit kepala, cubalah menutup lubang hidung sebelah kanan dan bernafaslah melalui hidung sebelah kiri dan lakukan kira-kira 5 minit, sakit kepala akan sembuh.

If you feel too tired, do it the opposite way. Close your left nostril and breathe through your right nostril. After a while, you will feel refresh again.

Jika Anda merasa letih, lakukan sebaliknya. Tutup lubang hidung sebelah kiri dan bernafaslah melalui hidung sebelah kanan. Tak lama kemudian, Anda akan merasakan segar kembali.

Because the right side belongs to heat, so it gets hot easily. The left side gets cold easily.

Sebab lubang hidung sebelah kanan mengeluarkan panas, sehingga ia mudah sekali panas, Lubang hidung sebelah kiri mengeluarkan dingin.

Women breathe mainly with their left nostril, so they get calm down easily.

Perempuan bernafas lebih dengan hidung sebelah kiri, sehingga hatinya mudah sekali dingin.

Men breathe mostly with their right nostril, so they get angry easily.

Laki-laki bernafas lebih dengan hidung sebelah kanan, sehingga mudah sekali marah.

When we wake up, do we notice which nostril breathes faster? Is it the left side or the right side?

Apakah Anda ada memperhatikan pada saat anda bangun, lubang hidung sebelah mana yang bernafas lebih cepat? Sebelah kiri atau kanan?

If the left nostril breathes faster, you will feel very tired. Close your left nostril and use your right nostril for breathing and you will get refresh quickly.

Jika lubang hidung sebelah kiri bernafas lebih cepat, Anda akan merasa sangat letih. Tutuplah lubang hidung sebelah kiri dan gunakan lubang hidung sebelah kanan untuk bernafas, Anda akan merasa segar kembali dengan cepat.

You can teach your kids about it. The effect of breathing therapy is much better for adults.

Cara tersebut boleh diajarkan kepada anak-anak, tetapi efeknya akan lebih baik diterapkan kepada orang dewasa.

I used to have painful headache. When consulted a doctor, he told me jokingly," You will be all right if you get married!" The doctor did not bullshit me as he had his theory and supported with testimony.

Saya biasanya merasakan sakit kepala. Kemudian saya berubat dengan doktor dan dia mengatakan,"Awak akan sembuh jika berumahtangga!" Doktor itu bukan bercakap kosong. Apa yang dia sampaikan disokong dengan teori dan testimoni.

During that time, I used to have headache every night and I was not able to study. I took medicine but I was not cured.

Pada saat itu, setiap malam saya merasakan sakit kepala dan tidak dapat belajar. Saya makan ubat, tetapi tidak dapat sembuh.

One night as I sat down to medidate, I closed my right nostril and breathed with my left nostril. In less than a week, it seemed that my headache problem had left me! I continued doing it for about a month and since then there was no recurrence of headache in me.

Pada suatu malam. saya duduk bermeditasi dan menutup lubang hidung sebelah kanan dan bernafas dengan lubang hidung sebelah kiri. Dalam kurang dari satu minggu, sakit kepala saya sembuh. Saya teruskan melakukannya selama 1 bulan, sejak malam itu sampai sekarang , sakit kepala saya tidak ada lagi.

This is my own experience. I used to tell others who also suffer headache to try this method as it was effective for me. It also works for those who have tried as well. This is a natural therapy, unlike taking medicines for a long time may have side effect. So, why don't you try it out?

Ini adalah yang saya alami sendiri. Saya beritahukan kepada orang lain, jika sakit kepala, boleh mencuba cara tersebut, sebab sangat efektif buat saya. Banyak orang pun telah mencuba dan berhasil. Ini adalah terapi secara semulajadi, tidak seperti memakan ubat dalam jangka panjang akan ada efek sampingnya. Jadi kenapa Anda tidak mencubanya?

Practice the correct ways of breathing (breathe in and breathe out) and your body will be in a very relaxing condition.

Selalulah mencuba terapi pernafasan ini, tubuh Anda akan merasa sangat tenang sekali (rilek).

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Note:

The individu who practised this breathing therapy was not indicated.

Nama individu yang mempraktikkan terapi pernafasan ini tidah dinyatakan.

Yawning again?

Why are we yawning? Is it because of tiredness, stress, boredom or overwork or because we do not have enough sleep? It is not only humans are yawning, animals do yawning too.

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Yawning is rarely a sign of an underlying problem, but if you find yourself yawning excessively it can be a good idea to get it checked out. Despite a great deal of research on the subject, researchers have yet to pinpoint the real history of yawning or what the benefits might be. You can read further about yawning here.

In most situation, it is rude to yawn without covering your mouth. A loud, stretching yawn can indicate that your bored with the company or have better things to do than sit and listen to someone else talk. George Washington transcribed that "If you cough, sneeze, sigh or yawn, do it not loud but privately; and speak not in your yawning, but put your handkerchief or hand before your face and turn aside." - a good rule to live by, even today.

Think back to the time you have spent reading this article, how many times have you yawned in the past few minutes. Gosh... I've yawned a few times while writing this....hehehehe...

Interesting facts about yawning:
- Blind people tend to yawn after hearing someone yawn, so "catching" a yawn is not merely visual.
- The average yawn lasts about six seconds.
- If they see someone yawn, 55 percent of people will yawn within five minutes.
- Fewer people will "catch" a yawn if only the mouth is shown in a video.
- Reading about yawning can cause many people to yawn.
- Dogs often yawn to stay calm.
- Chimpanzees can "catch" yawns from each other - they are the only animals other than humans who do.

Produk tenusu ampatdi China

Dirikh udah nanggar barita pasal produk tenusu ampatdi China tercemar oleh bahan kimia. Bahan kimia koa adalah melamine (bahan kimia nyian diguna mijawat plastik ngan baja). Bahan kimia nyian muih nabanan masalah batu karang daam buah pinggang. Manyak produk tenusu China ang kana banned ato recalled ampatdi pasaran. Produk koa termasuk la ice-cream, gula-gula, coklat, susu, roti (cracker ato biskut), makanan ringan dll.

Jaji bacalah suratkhabar, danggar barita ka TV ato radio untuk barita terkini pasal isu nyian boh.

Tips for Better Life from ISHA YOGA

I got this in my email today, just want to share with you:
1. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day. And while you walk, smile.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
3. Sleep for 7 hours.
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
5. Play more games.
6. Read more books than you did in 2007.
7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink plenty of water.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
14. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
15. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
16. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
17. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
18. Smile and laugh more.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about. Don't compare your partner with others.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Forgive everyone for everything.
26. What other people think of you is none of your business.
27. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
28. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
29. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
30. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
31. The best is yet to come.
32. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
33. Do the right thing!
34. Call your family often.
35. Your inner most is always happy. So be happy.
36. Each day give something good to others.
37. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
38. Please Forward this to everyone you care about.

25 Health benefits of lemons

I got this in my mailbox today from a friend. I want to share it with my readers. We use lemons in our food, drinks and for beauty. It is also a popular remedy or cure for some of the illness.

Talking about lemon, my favourite drink is ice-lemon tea.

25 Health benefits of lemons:
1. Lemon being a citrus fruit, fights against infection. It helps in production of WBC's (White Blood Cells) and antibodies in blood which attacks the invading microorganism and prevents infection.
2. Lemon is an antioxidant which deactivates the free radicals preventing many dangerous diseases like stroke, cardiovascular diseases and cancers.
3. Lemon lowers blood pressure and increases the levels of HDL (good cholesterol).
4. Lemon is found to be anti-carcinogenic which lower the rates of colon, prostate, and breast cancer. They prevent faulty metabolism in the cell, which can predispose a cell to becoming carcinogenic. Also blocks the formation of nitrosamines in the gut.
5. Lemon juice is said to give a glow to the skin.

6. A few drops of lemon juice in hot water are believed to clear the digestive system and purify liver as well.
7. The skin of lemon dried under the sun and then ground to make powder can be applied to the hair for a few minutes before bath which relieves head ache and cools the body.
8. Applying lemon juice to acne dries the existing ones and prevents from getting more.
9. Lemon juice acts as a natural hair lightner and skin bleach which reduces the pigment melanin and prevents the risk of chemical allergic reactions which is common with hair dyes and bleaches.

10. Lemon juice is given to relieve gingivitis, stomatitis, and inflammation of the tongue.

11. Lemon juice is given to prevent common cold.
12. Lemon juice is given to prevent or treat urinary tract infection and gonorrhea.
13. Lemon juice is applied to the sites of bites and stings of certain insects to relieve its poison and pain.
14. Lemon juice relieves colic pain and gastric problems.
15. Lemon juice soothes the dry skin when applied with little glycerin.

16. Lemon juice used for marinating seafood or meat kills bacteria and other organisms present in them, thereby prevents many gastro-intestinal tract infections.
17. Lemon juice with a pinch of salt (warm) every morning lowers cholesterol levels and brings down your weight.
18. Lemon juice is the best drink to prevent dehydration and shock in case of diarrhea.
19. Lemon juice can also be used as a mouthwash. It removes plaque, whitens the teeth and strengthens the enamel.
20. A table spoon on thick lemon syrup everyday relieves asthma.

21. Lemon juice relieves chilblains and itchy skin.
22. Gargling lemon juice relieves throat infection and also used as a treatment for diphtheria.
23. Lemon juice is an excellent treatment for dandruff and greasy hair.
24. Lemon applies over the face removes wrinkles and keeps you young.
25. Lemon juice helps to prevent and cure osteoarthritis.

Lemon is not usually allergic or toxic to many, so why don't you try its Natural benefits first and then go on to medical treatment.