Positive Work Attitude Workshop 16.11.09 - 20.11.09 @ Jalan Were

A SUPERIOR ATTITUDE

"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think, say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will break a company... a school... a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the atttitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past...we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way...we cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is plan on the one thing we have, and that is our superior attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.

A superior attitude will produce superior results."

:)

Test of Three

In ancient Greece (469 - 399 BC), Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom.

One day the great philosopher came upon an acquaintance who ran up to him excitedly and said, "Socrates, do you know what I just heard about one of your students?"

Wait a moment, Socrates replied. "Before you tell me I'd like you to pass a little test. It's called the Test of Three."

"Three?"

"That's right", Socrates continued. "Before you talk to me about my student, let's take a moment to test what you're going to say."

The first test is Truth.

"Have you made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is true?"

"No" the man said, "Actually I just heard about it."

"All right", said Socrates. "So you don't really know if it's true or not."

Now let's try the second test, the test of Goodness.

"Is what you are about to tell me about my student something good?"

"No, on the contrary..."

So, Socrates continued, "you want to tell me something bad about him even though you're not certain it's true?"

The man shrugged, a little embarrassed.

Socrates continued. "You may still pass though, because there is a third test - the filter of Usefulness.

"Is what you want to tell me about my student going to be useful to me?"

"No, Not really..."

Well, concluded Socrates, "If what you want to tell me is neither True nor Good nor even Useful, why tell it to me at all?"

The man was defeated and ashamed.

This is the reason Socrates was a great Philosopher and held in such high esteem.

SSCCKG Gathering 5.11.2009

Centre Head and SSCC community, gathered at Level 2 Pantry today for SSCCS Farewell and November birthday celebration. The event, hosted by SSCC Community is to bid farewell to Mdm Ona who will be moving(promotion) to different unit in TM, Mdm Jaleha and Mdm Marjinah, both are now in QA Team although just a few steps distance.

Congratulations, BYE BYE and Thank You....

Mdm Ona & Mr MC

Farewell to Mdm Ona, K. Jaleha & K. Marjinah~ Thank You Soo much & C u around!

Birthday's babies for November- Aysha, Along & Shafizan ..

GCOO State Visit 4.11.09

Dato’ Adnan Rofiee, our GCOO came for state visit yesterday and drop by at our call centre. Let these pictures speak by itself

The Mayonnaise Jar Story

When things in your life seem, almost too much to handle,When 24 Hours in a day is not enough, Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class And had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, He picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar And proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students, if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured Them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open Areas between the golf balls.
He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was..

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectivelyFilling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

'Now,' said the professor, as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things - family, Children, health, Friends, and Favorite passions - Things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, Your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, house, and car.
The sand is everything else --The small stuff.
'If you put the sand into the jar first,' He continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life.
If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, You will never have room for the things that are important to you.

So...
Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.Play With your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner.
There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.
'Take care of the golf balls first -- The things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.'
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.
The professor smiled. 'I'm glad you asked'.
It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem,there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.'

Colors of Deepavali @ VBPO Kuching!

Beautiful kolam by FMCC floor members

KOLAM is as much a part of the Deepavali celebrations as muruku and delicious curry. For those who don’t know, kolams are motifs drawn on a flat surface using chalk, rice powder or rice grains, with touches of colours and other enhancements onto it.

Many Hindu families paint kolam in their homes during auspicious occassions such as festivals, weddings and birthdays. Kolam is believed to bring blessings to the homes.

As part of their Deepavali celebrations this year, FMCC Kuching, recently made few KOLAMs. Made from colored rice grains, tt was all the more challenging as their were given only limited time to conceptualise and create the kolam.


Colorful kan? :)

Deepavali Greetings & Cheer

On behalf of all of us at VBPO Kuching we would like to wish all Happy Deepavali and may the day bring you great joy and cheer. Remember to be careful on the roads if travelling and in the spirit of 1 Malaysia visit one another and spread the cheer!

Keeping up with the Joneses

"Keeping up with the Joneses" is a catchphrase in many parts of the English-speaking world referring to the comparison to one's neighbour as a benchmark for social caste or the accumulation of material goods. To fail to "keep up with the Joneses" is perceived as demonstrating socio-economic or cultural inferiority.

:)

Ten Top Things That Make for a Great Employee

What exactly makes an employee great? These ten top things are guides to bosses looking for greatness in a new hire and for employees trying to get noticed in the workplace and be the kind of employee who has the potential to move up in the company chain.

The first thing that makes an employee great is that they are always dependable. Great employees do the job they are supposed to do every time, and no one has to worry that they don't deliver the goods. A great employee can be counted to always have their work done right, when it is supposed to be done - it is a forgone conclusion that they will, and no one else has to spend any time worrying about it.

The second thing to look for in a great employee is that they are a team player. A great employee isn't one who is constantly looking for attention or hogs the spotlight. Instead, a great employee works with everyone else to make sure that the things that need to get done do get done, for the good of the company.

The third mark of employee greatness is that they know how to take direction. Great employees know how to take criticism, direction and advice gracefully and make it work for them when doing their job.

Fourthly, a great employee can be trusted. They don't spread office gossip and they don't dish company dirt. Likewise, they always tell the truth to their employer, even if it lands them in hot water. The fifth sign of greatness in employees is linked to the fourth - a great employee always guards the confidential nature of their business dealings and protects everyone's privacy.

The sixth thing that makes an employee great is that they participate in the day to day life of the office. They don't bow out of meetings or skip the office birthday celebrations. These things may not be a fun part of working life, and everyone involved knows that everyone else has some place they would rather be - but a great employee wouldn't be any place else.

In seventh place comes the fact that a great employee gets along with other employees. Every office has one person that is in everyone else's business and talks to loud on the phone and generally stirs things up and gets under everyone's skin. This kind of employee zaps office morale - a great employee is a good co-worker to everyone.

The eighth thing a great employee has is good working skills. It may sound obvious, but a great employee has the abilities needed to do their job, and they constantly seek ways to improve, like going to training seminars or seeking further education. Great workers have great skills.

The ninth thing that leads to employee greatness is tact and decorum. If there is a problem in the office, a great employee doesn't make a scene in front of everyone else. A great employee will deal with such issues with privacy and diplomacy. Further, a great employee doesn't tell tasteless, political or religious jokes, nor do they send emails that tell these kinds of jokes.

Last but not least, a great employee has a great attitude. Bad attitudes bring everyone down. A great employee helps make work great for everyone else by having a good spirit about their job.

Selamat Berpuasa!

The Editor Team wishes all staffs,friends, patrons and clients, Muslimin & Muslimat 'Selamat Menyambut Bulan Ramadhan' in this holy month.

Semoga anda dapat menjalani ibadat puasa dengan penuh berkat.

Wassalam

C'mon, Get Happy: Tips for Staying Positive at Work

It's a lot easier to put on a happy face at the office when things are going well. But in lean times amid hiring freezes and an unpredictable future, it can be difficult to remain optimistic when you're on the job, especially when bad news about the economy is prevalent.

Sonja Lyubomirsky, author of "The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want," has pinpointed several strategies to help anyone become happy. She claims, "Everything I say is based on science. The strategies I've chosen are supported by studies that have tested them."

To start seeing your morning cup of coffee as half full, Lyubomirsky recommends that workers:

1. Embrace Gratitude. "Focus on really appreciating what you have at work. Maybe it's a valued colleague or your boss. Or maybe it's merely the fact that you don't have to drive very far to get there," she says, adding, "You can also express gratitude directly to people in the workplace, which can really strengthen your connections with your coworkers."

2. Commit Random Acts of Kindness. Lyubomirsky recommends doing things to help your coworkers without being prompted. "Give a colleague a ride to the airport. Or offer up one of your own sick days to someone who doesn't have any left." She points out that the benefits of committing these acts are good for both parties. "It's a good thing to do -- and it also makes you happier in the process."

3. Be Optimistic. Instead of getting bogged down in the challenges of today, she urges, "Think about the future. Think about your goals. Imagine your dreams coming true." If you don't think about things in an optimistic way, you could fall prey to a self-fulfilling prophecy, in which you've set yourself up for failure.

4. Reach out to Others. Don't isolate yourself from your office mates. Instead, reach out and engage people. Lyubomirsky, who is a professor of psychology at University of California, Riverside, says, "Social support is very important. Being around other people boosts positive emotions. It's almost like a miracle!"

5. Refuse to Ruminate. When engaging with others around the workplace, focus on problem solving -- not stewing. Says the researcher and writer, "Rumination is just going over and over the same thing and dwelling on it. It doesn't go anywhere, and it just makes you feel worse. You think you're going to get insight, but you're really just going from A to B to A to B. Avoid going in a circle and try to problem-solve together to move forward.

There are also other practical and simple shortcuts to happiness, as discovered by a group of researchers in the U.K. and discussed in the BBC documentary "Making Slough Happy," which aired in 2005. They recommend any of these office-friendly tactics to help buoy your spirits:

* "Plant something and nurture it." There are plants that will thrive in even the lowest light, and caring for one can add a bright touch to a dreary workplace.

* "Give yourself a treat every day and take the time to really enjoy it." Whether it's a chocolate after lunch or a cup of your favorite tea, a rewarding ritual can help you feel positive.

* "Have a good laugh at least once a day." Find your funniest coworker -- or head over to Sling.com or YouTube.com -- for a chuckle on your lunch break.

* "Smile at and/or say hello to a stranger at least once each day." Perhaps it's during your commute or in the company cafeteria, but take time to spread some goodwill to someone you don't know.

SOURCE: www.google.com

Haze Blankets Kuching!

Sarawak is in an unusual but enviable position these hazy days.The state is usually the worst affected by the haze but not this time.

All 11 divisions registered an Air Pollutant Index of below 100 yesterday.“We are spared from the severe effects of the haze. Favourable wind directions prevented the haze from enveloping the state,” Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam told The Star yesterday.Sarawak experienced the worst haze in 1998 when the Federal Government declared a state of environmental emergency for 10 days after the API level recorded a reading of over 900.

Three months ago, Miri was badly hit by haze, which lasted about a month.Sarawakians know exactly what those in some parts of the peninsula are going through now.Dr Chan, who is also the state Disaster Relief Committee chairman, said 13 minor “hotspots” were detected in Sarawak but none caused severe damage to the air quality.Nevertheless, the state is not taking any chances.“The state Cabinet has issued a total ban on all forms of open burning throughout the state,” Dr Chan said.He said Sarawak was watching with concern the severity of the haze that has enveloped parts of the peninsula.“What we can do here is to ensure the locals do not make it worse by starting fires,” he added.

~Courtesy of The Star~

NOTE: VADS-ian in Kuching are able to monitor the latest AIR POLLUTANT INDEX at:

http://www.doe.gov.my/apims/

What is Your Funniest VADS 100 Call Center Moment Contest!

What is your funniest VADS 100 Call Center Moment?
Key in your reply in the 'Comments' section!
Mystery prize awaiting for the funniest moment contest winner! :D
Contest period: 27.07.2009 till 31.07.2009
Open to all VADS-ian call center staffs.

Have Fun!

Ten SMK Sains Kuching students H1N1 positive

Students now undergoing treatment at Sarawak General Hospital

KUCHING: Ten students of SMK Sains Kuching tested positive for Influenza A(H1N1) virus yesterday, while 32 students in Limbang were awaiting their results.

The ten students are now undergoing treatment at the Sarawak General Hospital, while their schoolmates who are boarders at SMK Sains Kuching have all been quarantined.

The school is closed until July 23.

In Limbang, 17 students from SMK Patiambung and 15 from SMK Kubong were quarantined yesterday after they contracted influenza like illness. Their samples were sent for testing at the Institute of Medical Research in Kuala Lumpur and their results are expected the latest by today.

Their school, however, was not closed and their schoolmates were not quarantined, said an officer from the State Operations Room when contacted by thesundaypost.

When asked why they were not closed and their students quarantined, the officer said that further information were unavailable.

On Friday, eight students of SMK Agama Limbang tested H1N1 positive virus and were admitted at Miri Hospital.

The school was closed and its students were quarantined either at home or in the school’s hostel until July 23. There has been no explanation yet as to how the students in the four schools could have contracted the virus.

The new cases yesterday brought the total number of suspected H1N1 cases in the state to 55, with 23 imported cases and 32 locally transmitted.

The total number consists of 16 from Kuching (12 import and four local transmission), one from Sibu (import), two from Bintulu (all import), 17 from Miri (seven import and 10 local transmission), and nine from Limbang (one import and 18 local transmission).

Kursus Asas Pengadil Paintball, 25-26 Julai & 31 Ogos 2009, Kuching Sarawak

Persatuan Paintball Sarawak dan Malaysian Marshals Sarawak akan mengadakan sessi kursus pengenalan asas kepada marsyal paintball bermula pada 25 - 26 Julai 2009 dan 31 Ogos 2009. Ianya diadakan di BPP Stadium Paintball berhampiran dengan Stadium Perpaduan Negeri Sarawak.

Kursus ini akan dikendalikan oleh tenaga pengajar dari Malaysian Marshals iaitu salah sebuah organisasi pengadilan sukan paintball di Malaysia. Akan turut serta hadir dan memberi ceramah didalam kursus ini adalah En Junaidi Kalil yang merupakan pengasas kepada Malaysian Marshal dan juga Pengurus bagi Pengadil Paintball Asia ( Asian Refree Manager)

Yuran pendaftaran adalah RM50 dan sijil penyertaan akan diberikan kepada peserta kursus ini. Untuk maklumat lanjut sila hubungi Mohd Nizam Takip 0128750405 atau Kamalia 0168561887.

Selain daripada itu satu kejohanan Paintball anjuran BPP Stadium Paintball akan diadakan iaitu Kuching Cup Paintball Tournament yang akan diadakan pada 1-2 ogos bertempat di BPP Stadium Paintball berhampiran dengan stadium perpaduan negeri Sarawak. Semua dijemput hadir untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut mengenai sukan paintball.

How to get a flatter TUMMY? ^__^

Learn how to get a flatter tummy without having to join a gym, bare in mind that you will need to stay consistent and not give up easily.

Step 1
Eat at least 6 almonds every morning. I know it sounds silly but as well as being one of the healthiest snacks you can eat, almonds are rich in protein which is essential when burning fat.

Step 2
Boost your metabolism by walking/jogging or sprinting for 30 minutes at least 3 times a week, going shopping is a great way of doing this.

Step 3
Stop eating refined carbohydrates like white bread, rice, potatoes, and start eating complex carbohydrates like brown rice and whole wheat bread instead, refined carbohydrates take longer to burn.

Step 4
Make obvious choices, If you drink whole milk, drink skimmed milk. When you go to a restaurant order something high in protein so it repairs muscle.

Step 5
Drink plenty of water. This will help digestion, drink at least 8 glasses a day.

Step 6
Do not eat with in 3 hours of sleeping and rather than eating three big meals eat 4-6 small meals and snack on fruit.

Step 7
Get yourself a Pilates / yoga DVD. These are great because you can do them at your own pace and both work on toning up your entire body.

Step 8
Write down a list of 5 goals everyday. They don't have to be very aggressive goals, just simple tasks you feel are within your reach.

Here's an example...

Monday, July 13
1. Jog for 20 minutes
2. Eat 4 foods high in protein
3. No sweets after dinner
4. Drink 6 glasses of water
5. Eat 3 servings of vegetables

When you create a "To Do" list you can visualize, it helps you stay on track and focus on your goals. It's also important to check off each task as you complete it. This creates a sense of accomplishment that keeps you motivated.

Happy Trying! ^_^

What Tree Did You Fall From?

Birthday Trees

Find your personal tree!

Which tree does your birthday fall under?

December 23 to January 1 - Apple Tree, the Love
Of slight build, lots of charm, appeal and attraction, pleasant aura, flirtatious, adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, scientific talents, lives for today, a carefree philosopher with imagination.

January 2 to January 11 - Fir Tree, the Mysterious
Extraordinary taste, dignity, cultivated airs, loves anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to it,rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious uncontent lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable.

January 12 to January 24 - Elm Tree, the noble-mindedness
Pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest unfaithful partner, tends to a know-all-attitude and making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humour, practical.

January 25 to February 3 - Cypress, the Faithfulness

Strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give, happy,content,optimistic, needs enough money and acknowledgment, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered,unruly, pedantic and careless.

February 4 to February 8 - Poplar, the Uncertainty
Looks very decorative, no self-confident behaviour, only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organiser, tends to philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership serious.

February 9 to February 18 - Cedar, the Confidence
Of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, of good health not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, determined, impatient, wants to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy, optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.

February 19 to February 28 - Pine Tree, the Particularity
Loves agreeable company, very robust, knows how to make life comfortable, very active, natural, good companion, but seldom friendly, falls easily in love but its passion burns out quickly, gives up easily, many disappointments till it finds its ideal, trustworthy, practical.

March 1 to March 10 - Weeping Willow, the Melancholy
Beautiful but full of melancholy, attractive, very empathic, loves anything beautiful and tasteful, loves to travel, dreamer, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with, demanding, good intuition, suffers in love but finds sometimes an anchoring partner.

March 11 to March 20 - Lime Tree, the Doubt
Accepts what life dishes out in a composed way, hates fighting, stress and labour, tends to laziness and idleness, soft and relenting, makes sacrifices for friends, many talents but not tenacious enough to make them blossom, often wailing and complaining, very jealous, loyal.

March 21 - Oak, robust nature
Courageous, strong, unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not love changes, keeps its feet on the ground, person of action.

March 22 to March 31 - Hazelnut Tree, the Extraordinary
Charming, undemanding, very understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody and capricious lover, honest and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgement.

April 1 to April 10 - Rowan, the Sensitivity
Full of charm, cheerful, gifted, without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.

April 11 to April 20 - Maple, Independence of Mind
No ordinary person, full imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-respect, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, many complexes, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress.

April 21 to April 30 - Walnut Tree, the Passion
Unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egoistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromises.

May 1 to May 14 - Poplar, the Uncertainty
Looks very decorative, no self-confident behaviour, only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organiser, tends to philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership serious.

May 15 to May 24 - Chestnut Tree, the Honesty
Of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, well-developed sense of justice, vivacious, interested, a born diplomat, but irritable and sensitive in company, often due to a lack of self-confidence, acts sometimes superior, feels not understood, loves only once, has difficulties in finding a partner.

May 25 to June 3 - Ash Tree, the Ambition
Uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with its fate, can be egoistic, very reliable and trustworthy, faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over heart, but takes partnership very serious.

June 4 to June 13 - Hornbeam, the good taste
Of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, tends to egoism, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads reasonable, disciplined life, looks for kindness, an emotional partner and acknowledgment, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with her feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious.

June 14 to June 23 - Fig Tree, the Sensibility
Very strong, a bit self-willed, independent, does not allow contradiction or arguments, loves life, its family, children and animals, a bit of a butterfly, good sense of humour, likes idleness and laziness, of practical talent and intelligence.

June 24 - Birch, the Inspiration
Vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly, unpretentious,modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.

June 25 to July 4 - Apple Tree, the Love
Of slight build, lots of charm, appeal and attraction, pleasant aura, flirtatious, adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, scientific talents, lives for today, a carefree philosopher with imagination.

July 5 to July 14 - Fir Tree, the Mysterious
Extraordinary taste, dignity, cultivated airs, loves anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to it,rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious uncontent lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable.

July 15 to July 25 - Elm Tree, the noble-mindedness
Pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest unfaithful partner, tends to a know-all-attitude and making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humour, practical.

July 26 to August 4 - Cypress, the Faithfulness
Strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give, happy,content,optimistic, needs enough money and acknowledgment, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered,unruly, pedantic and careless.

August 5 to August 14 - Poplar, the Uncertainty
Looks very decorative, no self-confident behaviour, only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organiser, tends to philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership serious.

August 15 to August 23 - Cedar, the Confidence
Of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, of good health not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, determined, impatient, wants to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy, optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.

August 24 to September 2 - Pine Tree, the Particularity
Loves agreeable company, very robust, knows how to make life comfortable, very active, natural, good companion, but seldom friendly, falls easily in love but its passion burns out quickly, gives up easily, many disappointments till it finds its ideal, trustworthy, practical.

September 3 to September 12 - Weeping Willow, the Melancholy
Beautiful but full of melancholy, attractive, very empathic, loves anything beautiful and tasteful, loves to travel, dreamer, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with, demanding, good intuition, suffers in love but finds sometimes an anchoring partner.

September 13 to September 22 - Lime Tree, the Doubt
Accepts what life dishes out in a composed way, hates fighting, stress and labour, tends to laziness and idleness, soft and relenting, makes sacrifices for friends, many talents but not tenacious enough to make them blossom, often wailing and complaining, very jealous, loyal.

September 23 - Olive Tree, the Wisdom
Loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathic, free of jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people.

September 24 to October 3 - Hazelnut Tree, the Extraordinary
Charming, undemanding, very understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody and capricious lover, honest and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgement.

October 4 to October 13 - Rowan, the Sensitivity
Full of charm, cheerful, gifted, without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.

October 14 to October 23 - Maple, Independence of Mind
No ordinary person, full imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-respect, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, many complexes, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress.

October 24 to November 11 - Walnut Tree, the Passion
Unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egoistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromises.

November 12 to November 21 - Chestnut Tree, the Honesty
Of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, well-developed sense of justice, vivacious, interested, a born diplomat, but irritable and sensitive in company, often due to a lack of self-confidence, acts sometimes superior, feels not understood, loves only once, has difficulties in finding a partner.

November 22 to December 1 - Ash Tree, the Ambition
Uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with its fate, can be egoistic, very reliable and trustworthy, faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over heart, but takes partnership very serious.

December 2 to December 11 - Hornbeam, the good taste
Of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, tends to egoism, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads reasonable, disciplined life, looks for kindness, an emotional partner and acknowledgment, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with her feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious.

December 12 to December 21 - Fig Tree, the Sensibility
Very strong, a bit self-willed, independent, does not allow contradiction or arguments, loves life, its family, children and animals, a bit of a butterfly, good sense of humour, likes idleness and laziness, of practical talent and intelligence.

December 22 - Beech, the Creative
Has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialist, good organisation of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.).

10 Things to do before you turn 30

Enjoy your youth, be wild and get it out of your system; here are the 10 things you should accomplish before 30.

The things to accomplish during your 20s fulfill a few requirements:

Doing your youth when you're young. There's nothing more embarrassing than some 50-year-old with his thinning gray hair pulled into a ponytail trying to re-live his youth. Get it out of your system now.
No regrets. If you do the silly stuff when you are young, then later you won't regret what you might have missed.
Good stories. Have some good times now, so you can regale your children with tales of your crazy youth.
Growing up. The point of your 20s is to reach your 30s -- and by then, people will really be expecting you to act like a grown-up. So, you will need some experiences to teach you how to get there.

Don't panic: You can be hip when you're older -- it's just a different kind of hip. You'll understand when you get there.

1. Drive a wickedly cool car, even if you have to rent it. "Wickedly cool" is defined as any car that turns heads on the streets. They say life is a journey and you should enjoy the ride. Well, if that's the case, you might as well ride in style at least once.

2. Date against type. Better yet, date somebody "dangerous." Waking up tied to a bed with a person who has more tattoos than brains will give you stories to regale other members of the old-age home in your dotage. Also, dating "dangerous" types will make you realize what jerks they are -- and make you less likely to pass up a lifelong love affair with someone you're really compatible with.
Or if you already tend to date dangerous, then date someone your mother would like. What the heck, she might be right.

3. See the world. It's much easier to do when you're 22 and footloose than 35 with two bawling babies in your backpack. Even if you never leave Malaysia, you'll see a good portion of the planet. Go cheap and travel light. This leaves you open to more adventures. Youth hostels are inexpensive and, even better, you'll meet tons of other adventurers there.

Seeing the world will broaden your horizons and make you a more interesting person. Plus interesting and funny things happen when you travel -- and remember, your 20s are your time to live the stories that you'll be telling for the rest of your life.

4. Take risks with your job. I've noticed that most people end up changing direction in their careers after their 20s anyway, so, take the time to figure out what you want to do. There will be time enough to be a cubicle drone later.
Aim for the career you've dreamed of doing. If you have a chance to be a model or a dancer, go for it. Get the job in the big city. Volunteer to work on the big project that could make or break the company. Start up a restaurant-ayam penyet business with your uni buddy.

5. Do something physically adventurous. And do it OUTSIDE! No one will ever be remembered for playing PS2 or watching every single episode of "Desperate Houswives." Enjoy your body while you're young, push it to its limits -– soon enough, you'll watch your muscles turn to flab and your rear end inflate like a rubber raft.

6. Take your parents to dinner. You'll probably have to struggle with your dad about paying the check, but this is one of those grown-up things to do. It gives you a chance to show your parents that you are an equal and that you are responsible. It's also a chance to show your appreciation for all those dinners they bought over the years.

7. Do volunteer work. You may be broke, but you can give your sweat and earnestness to a cause in which you believe. In addition to improving your world, you can allow yourself to be exposed to others in the world. Work in a soup kitchen and you'll appreciate your un-air-conditioned, one-bedroom apartment.

8. Use this decade to go to extremes. Climb the tallest mountain you can find. Picnic at midnight. Learn to sail. Talk to strangers. Trip to Batang Ai for the mother nature. Take a midnight drive to the beach -– then stick around for dawn.

9. Pay off all your student loans and credit cards. *fuhhh..this is mighty challenging!* :P~

When you live debt free, you have more money to put into your future. Planning ahead allows you to set aside money to be more self-sufficient in the long run.One reason to get out of debt now is to be able to not have to work as hard to have and save money.There are so many great reasons to become free from owing others money.So many people make up excuses for getting into debt, then they make up excuses for not being able to get out of it!

10. Stop thinking of 30 as old! *wink*

Sounds like your 20s are pretty fun.

But don't think this means the rest of your life will be a drag. My point is to take advantage of what you have: energy, idealism, enthusiasm, a willingness to experiment, a lack of encumbrances, a desire to learn and grow. Enjoy your 20s -- and you'll be better able to appreciate the next stage.

1 Terabyte Hard Drive! Have you heard??

A terabyte (TB) is a measure of computer storage capacity that is 2 to the 40th power or approximately a trillion bytes (that is, a thousand gigabytes). The prefix tera is derived from the Greek word for monster.

Hitachi began selling 1-terabyte hard drives to consumers in 2007. (Today, consumers can purchase a 1-terabyte external hard drive for around RM500.) A one terabyte drive can hold:472 hours of broadcast quality video. 150 hours of hi-definition recording.
For readers who are still wondering how big is this 1 Terabyte capacity. Remember those USB pen drives of yours? Some are 512kb,1 G or 4G, the largest capacity for USB pen drives now is 16G.

# 1000 unit of 1G pen drives = 1 Terabyte. . Amazing huh?

Climbing Mount Kinabalu in ONE day??

YES, you can climb Mount Kinabalu in ONE day, climb up in the morning, and climb down in the afternoon.

They said it is possible, but there are few things that you have to do.

1. You have to present yourself (and your two other friends) in Kinabalu Park at least a day before your intention to climb. Look for the Manager of the Park, Mr. Haji Abdul Wahab and ask to get the permission & permit to climb in one day. If he is not around, look for the Kinabalu Park Ranger On-Call, and mention the same thing. If everything is satisfactory, You will then can check in to where you have book for your night stay.

2. For ONE day climb, you will then be allowed to climb next morning after confirmation from the Rangers. Guide, insurance and permit is compulsory, i.e. guide will be around RM100-150 for the group, insurance will be around RM10 and permit will be RM100 per person. Certificate of achievement is optional (RM10). All fees to be paid next morning before the climb.

3. You need to start climbing very early next morning, usually before 7am. Better to wake up at 6, and head to the Park office and you will be allocated the guide for you. You will start the climb earlier than other regular climber.

4. You will not allowed to continue your climb to the peak, if you are not able to reach Laban Rata before noon (12pm) or if the weather is not permitting.Remember, you need to be really FIT, maybe as fit as a climbathon runner… or maybe at least 50%of their ability…

Glee,

Mell ^_^

Introduction to Paintball

What is Paintball?
In 15 short years, the sport of paintball has become recognized as one of the world's most exciting outdoor participation sports. Paintball is played in over 40 countries by millions of men and women of all ages and lifestyles. Whether homemakers or high-school students, professionals or retirees, all paintball players share in common a love for adventure and a strong competitive spirit.

Capture the Flag
Paintball is a combination of the childhood games "tag" and "hide & seek," but is much more challenging and sophisticated. Although there are many different game formats, typically a group of players will divide into two teams to play "capture the flag." The number of players on each team can vary from one or two, five or seven or ten, to over 1,000 on a side, limited only by the size of the playing field. The object of the game is to go out and capture the other team's flag while protecting your own. While you are trying to capture a flag, you also try to eliminate opposing players by tagging them with a paintball expelled from a special airgun called a "paintgun." Games run from 20 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the field and the number of players. Between games, players take a break to check their equipment, get more paintballs and have a snack or soda while they share stories about the thrills of victory and the usually funny agonies of defeat. Win or lose, everyone has a good time and there's usually the next game waiting for you.

Paintballs
A paintball is a round, thin-skinned gelatin capsule with colored liquid inside it. Paintballs are similar to large round vitamin capsules or bath oil beads. The fill inside paintballs is non-toxic, non-caustic, water-soluable and biodegradable. It rinses out of clothing and off skin with mild soap and water. Paintballs come in a rainbow of bright colors: blue, pink, white, orange, yellow and more. When a paintball tags a player, the thin gelatin skin splits open, and the liquid inside leaves a bright "paint" mark. A player who is marked is eliminated from the game.

Paintguns
Paintguns, also called "markers," come in a variety of shapes and styles . They may be powered by carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen (N2) or compressed air. Many have power systems that use large refillable cylinders called "tanks" or "bottles" that give hundreds of shots before needing to be refilled. Some use small 12 gram CO2 powerlets as their power source, each powerlet being good for 15 to 30 shots. With pump-action paintguns (pumpguns), each time you want to shoot a paintball you first cock the paintgun by using a pump, then you squeeze the trigger to shoot the paintball; you must recock the paintgun before you can shoot again. Stockguns, using 12-grams, have the most basic pumpgun configuration (though they are becoming ever-more high-tech within the constraints of the configuration) and stock gun play is in a class of its own. With semi-automatic paintguns, the first time you want to shoot you must cock the paintgun (usually by pulling back a cocking knob or handle), but after you shoot the first paintball the paintgun's action will recock the paintgun for you; you simply squeeze the trigger each time you want to shoot a paintball. With a full-auto paintgun, when you squeeze the trigger for the first time, the 'gun will begin to shoot paintballs and will keep on shooting paintballs as long as you keep squeezing the trigger; when you release the trigger, the 'gun will stop shooting. Paintguns range from simple to sophisticated, but what they all share in common is a limitation on their power and range. The international safety limit on the speed (measured in feet per second, "FPS") at which a paintgun shoots a paintball is 300 fps. A chronograph is used to test for speed limits, and all paintguns can be adjusted to shoot under the speed limit. A paintgun's range is limited, too; even shooting 300 fps, at maximum elevation with barrel pointed up into the air, a paintgun can lob a paintball only about 50 yards.

Safety
For safety, paintball players always must wear goggles specifically designed for paintball to protect their eyes. Goggles must be worn during a game and at all times when a person is in an area where shooting is permitted, such as the target range or chronograph area. A protective facemask is mandatory nearly everywhere, and should be worn regardless. Paintball is a very safe sport as long as safety rules are followed. Insurance statistics have shown that paintball is safer than golf, jogging, tennis, swimming and many other sports. Referees on the field enforce safety and game rules. No physical contact is permitted in the game, and players are ejected from games or the playsite for breaking safety or playing rules. Fields have boundaries, and a player who steps outside a field's boundary is eliminated from that game.

The Game Paintball is a sport played by people from all professions and lifestyles. It is a sport where women and men compete equally, and where age is not dominated by youth. Like a game of chess, being able to think quickly and decisively is what makes you a star in paintball. Intelligence and determination, not merely strength, speed or agility, are key to success in the sport. Paintball is a character-building sport. Players learn about teamwork, gain self-confidence and develop leadership abilities while having fun and getting welcome stress-relief. Increasingly, corporations are finding the benefits of having their staff and management participate in paintball games. Paintball is an exciting sport, and above all paintball is fun! It's a chance to shake off your day-to-day responsibilities and rekindle your spirit of adventure. When the adrenaline starts pumping, you can't help but love the thrill of the game!

Ten Tips for a Frugal (Not Cheap) Wedding

What advice do you have for a frugal wedding? We’re getting married in 2010. Since we are both in our early twenties and don’t have a lot to spend we were hoping to keep our wedding as small as possible.

1. Avoid guest list bloat.

For some people, it can feel very tempting to invite hundreds of people to the ceremony. However, with each addition to your guest list, you’re adding a person that’s of lesser importance to you compared to the people you’ve already invited. To a degree, this was a trap we fell into with our own wedding - our guest list grew and grew to the point where we invited people that we didn’t know well simply out of a sense of obligation. Instead of just adding more and more people, consider inviting fewer people and making the event more intimate. Try cutting your list in half and see if you’re happy with it.

2. Ask for wedding help instead of wedding gifts.

You are lucky if several of your friends and family had musical talent, so they were able to provide musical accompaniment for your ceremony. If you also have a close friend who is an extremely skilled amateur photographer and he/she is willing to serve as photographer for your ceremony as your wedding gift.

3. Have the ceremony at home, or outdoors.

You may find that the cost of renting a building for your ceremony and reception is expensive. Instead, consider using your own home (or the home of a parent) for your ceremony, or perhaps a public park with a beautiful view. In each case, you can also have your reception outdoors, often eliminating the cost of renting a place as well as creating a memorable ceremony.

4. Do the catering yourself, or hire a family-owned restaurant.

It would drastically reduced the food costs for the ceremony if you do the catering yourself.. If this isn’t your forte, look around your community for a family-owned restaurant and ask the owners directly to cater your wedding. Family-owned restaurants are always the first place to check - they will almost always go the extra mile to make your wedding special and will also charge a reasonable rate.

5. Go minimal with the flowers.

Instead of having huge piles of flowers everywhere (something that will only really last for an afternoon), instead simply go with a single rose for each bridesmaid and a very small bouquet for the bride. If you know someone with a rose bush, you can actually easily make your own bouquets the day before the ceremony by cutting the roses yourself and trimming away the thorns.

6. Make your own invitations.

With a quality home printer and some time, you can make very classy invitations on your own.

7. Patiently shop for any decoration needs.

Wedding decoration suppliers all have sales somewhat regularly throughout the year - and they all sell supplies that can be helpful with your wedding. Know what you’re looking for as far in advance as possible and let the sales come to you.

8. Make a simple honeymoon, not an ostentatious one.

A huge, over-the-top honeymoon might sound fun, but it’s far, far cheaper (and often more enjoyable) to have a much more laid-back honeymoon. Instead of planning a big trip, just hop in the car and spend a week or two together just driving around and enjoying being married. The fewer plans, the better - and the cheaper.

9. Involve your closest friends and family in the preparation.

As you’re developing plans, you should get your closest friends and family involved with the details. Quite often, they’ll have surprisingly good ideas that can save you money and effort - perhaps they’ll know someone that can cut you a deal on a certain part, or maybe they’ll just volunteer to help out with that piece. Good friends and family are always there to help, so you might as well use it.

10 Plan, plan, plan.

List everything you can think of and walk through these items step by step. The earlier you get started - and the more things you think about early on - the less “last minute stress” you’ll have and the more time you’ll have to find sales and discounts and other good ideas.

Good luck!

Movie Review - Transformers:Revenge of The Fallen

Something is seriously amiss when a movie as noisy and frenetic as “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” is so boring it puts you to sleep.
For 2 ½ hours, everything in “Fallen” assaults the audience at a furious meth-fueled pace, and the thing’s so loud you could fire up a chainsaw in the theater without anybody noticing.
But I’m not ashamed to admit it: I think even I might have caught a few ZZZZs near the end of Michael Bay’s latest. Not so much sleeping as resting from the onslaught. Every scene in this movie is like every other. You could snip out big chunks of the film without doing any damage to what passes for the narrative.
Think of it as epic emptiness.
The thin plot, ships teen hero Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) off to college (look for some fine comic work from Kevin Dunn and Julie White as his empty-nester parents). After his experiences with sentient machines from outer space in the first flick, Sam wants nothing more than to enjoy the simple pleasures of a university freshman.
Not so fast. An encounter with a shard of Transformer leaves his head filled with scientific data and arcane implants. Seems that Sam is now the repository of info about a long-hidden energy source sought both by the good-guy Autobots and the bad-guy Decepticons.
Meanwhile a special military unit made up of Autobots and humans (including Josh Duhamel and Tyrese Gibson) is engaged in a worldwide effort to destroy the remaining Decepticons. Easier said than done, because the villains can disguise themselves as almost any sort of machine. In fact, this film introduces Decepticons no bigger than a housecat and others that can pass for human.
Sam teams up with the renegade former government agent Simmons (John Turturro), main squeeze Mikaela (Megan Fox) and his new college roomie (Ramon Rodriguez) and gets caught in a big metal-on-metal smackdown in an ancient temple in the shadow of Egypt’s pyramids. If you think the place was a ruin when the fight starts, just wait.
As a display of creative f/x, “Transformers” is impressive. The scenes of these beings transforming from trucks, cars and planes into humanoid robots are initially fascinating, with cogs whirling and metal plates clanking into position. Problem is, they never stop moving — the movie’s so busy there’s no place for the eye to rest.
A much bigger problem is the lack of characters. The 2007 original benefited from a genuine sense of discovery and LaBeouf’s boyishly appealing sense of wonder. But this time around, not even the huggable LaBeouf makes much of an impression — he’s been reduced to a buffoon. And Fox spends most of the movie looking … bored.
The Transformers don’t have characters — their dialogue runs from “Let’s roll!” to “You want a piece of me?” And when they do exhibit personalities — like a couple of goofy Autobots who talk like demented gangsters — the results are borderline racist.
In an effort to appeal both to original fans of the Transformers — now in their 30s — and their offspring, writers Ehren Kruger, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman dish both simplistic slapstick and off-color elements.
There’s liberal use of PG-13 language and some crude visual humor — like one tiny Decepticon that keeps trying to hump Fox’s leg (yes, really).
The action is rough enough that if it were among human characters rather than big metal giants this “Transformers” would easily have earned an R.

Good thing robots don’t bleed.

‘ ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'’ ★
Director: Michael Bay
Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, John Turturro, Josh Duhamel
Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action violence, language, some crude and sexual material, and brief drug material
Running time: 2:30

Happy Gawai 2009!

We would like to wish all readers Happy Gawai 2009!

Our apology for the lack of posting lately due to workload at work. Heeeeeheeee...

Stay tuned for more posting soon!

For those might not know what is Hari Gawai all about, feel free to enlighten yourself reading the history of the festival below; =D

The Birth Of Gawai Dayak & Its Celebration

Author : Unknown

Gawai Dayak, a festive celebrated in Sarawak on 1st June every year is both a religious and social occasion. Dayak would visit their friends and relatives on this day. Such visit is more known as "ngabang" in Iban language. The far would receive greeting cards.

How it all started can be traced back to a 1957 radio forum organized by Mr Ian Kingsley, a radio programme organiser. This generated a lot of interest among the Dayak community. Up till 1962, British colonial government still refused to give recognition to the Dayak Day.
To the Dayak, Gawai Dayak would be a recognition of the Dayak race, their source of national pride and a way to reciprocate social hospitality extended by the other races during their festivals.

After numerous requests, it fell on the sympathetic ears of the First Sarawak Chief Minister, Datuk Stephen Kalong Ningkan and his cabinet comprising among others, the present State Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud. The then Governor, Tun Abang Haji Openg, who when he was a member of the council Negeri, had always supported the move in the Council, gave his assent.

Gawai Dayak was formally gazetted on 25th September 1964 as a public holiday in place of Sarawak Day. It was first celebrated on 1st June 1965 and became a symbol of unity, aspiration and hope for the Dayak community.Today, it is an integral part of Dayak social life. It is a thanksgiving day marking good harvest and a time to plan for the new farming season or activities ahead.

Present Day of Gawai Dayak
The word Gawai means a ritual or festival whereas Dayak is a collective name for the natives races in Sarawak; the Iban, Bidayuh, Kayan, Kenyah, Kelabit, Murut and a few more. Thus Gawai Dayak literally means the Dayak Festival.

The mode of celebrations varies from place to place. Preparation starts very early. Tuak (rice wine) are brewed and traditional delicacies like penganan (cakes from rice flour, sugar and coconut milk) prepared. As the big day approaches, everyone will be busy with the general cleaning and preparing the food or cakes. On Gawai eve, glutinous rice are roasted in bamboo (ngelulun pulut). In the longhouse, new mats will be laid out on the ruai (an open gallery which runs through the entire length of the longhouse). The walls of most bilik (rooms) and the ruai are decorated with pua kumbu (traditional blanket).

The celebration starts on the evening of 31st May. In most Iban's longhouse, it starts with a ceremony called Muai Antu Rua (to cast away the spirit of greediness), signifying the non interference of the spirit of bad luck in the celebration. Two children or men each dragging a chapan or winnowing basket will pass each family room. Every family will throw some unwanted article into the basket. The unwanted articles will be tossed to the ground from the end of the longhouse for the spirit of bad luck.

Around 6 pm, miring (offering ceremony) will take place. Before the ceremony, gendang rayah (ritual music) is performed. The feast chief thanks the gods for the good harvest, ask for guidance, blessings and long life as he sacrifices a cockerel. Dinner will then be served at the ruai. While waiting for midnight, the folks gather and mingle at the ruai and berandau (talk/converse). Meanwhile, drinks, traditional cakes and delicacies are served.

At midnight, the gong is sounded. The tuai rumah will lead everyone to drink the Ai Pengayu (normally tuak for long life) and at the same time wishing each other "gayu-guru, gerai-nyamai" (long life, health and prosperity). A procession up and down the ruai called Ngalu Petara (Welcoming the Spirits) will follow. The celebration by now will get more merrier. Some will dance to the traditional music played. Others will sing the pantun (poems). In the town, the Dayak will gather at the community centres or restaurants for a enliven the evening.

Other activities that may follow the next day include cock-fighting, demonstration of blowpipe skills and ngajat competitions. On this day, 1st June, the homes of the Dayaks will be opened to visitors. In the longhouses, there is a practises called masu pengabang where guests will be served with tuak by the host before they can enter the longhouse. Dayaks will attend a church mass to thanks God for the good harvest. Gawai Dayak celebration may last for several days. Visitors are most welcome to the homes of the Dayaks during the festival.

Say HELLLLOOO to PSP GO!

Sony made its PSP Go portable gaming console official at the E3 2009. As the upgrade to the PSP, the PSP Go has a sliding design. It is boosted by a 333MHz processor and 64MB memory. It has a 3.8-inch 480×272 LCD display, 16GB internal storage, integrated Bluetooth and WiFi 802.11b connectivity. You can also find built-in stereo speakers and a Memory Stick Micro (M2) card slot.

Other than gaming, the PSP Go supports media playback. It supports MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG video, MP3, WAV, WMA, ARACT3/plus and AAC audio as well as JPEG, TIFF, BMP, GIF and PNG images.

Sony PSP Go will be available on 1 October 2009 in N. America, Europe and Asia for $249 and on 1 November in Japan.

Writer's review: The format is nice, it is much smaller than the product photos would have you think. That is definitely a pocket device. It looks small and light and comfortable in your hands. The controller looks OK for most games but we know that many of you would miss an analog stick. Fortunately, I’m an old school player, so I can deal with the standard direction control. There’s one thing that worries about the buttons on the right: they are a little small. It’s OK when playing games that don’t require a difficult string of buttons, but something like a tap game (Guitar hero) or a fighting game (Tekken) might be problem because there might not be room for more than one finger. <:P

Bringing Hope To Children of Rumah Kanak-Kanak Kuching

On Saturday 23rd May 2009, about 7 K&D team members along with top management team visited the Rumah Kanak-Kanak Kuching at Bt12, Jalan Kuching-Serian.They took along donated items to given away to the children. They also took along a few treats for the children too. The shelter is under the administration of Malaysia Ministry of Welfare @ Jabatan Kebajikan Malaysia.

After a brief introduction to the shelter, which has about 47 children in residence, K&D team members started off the event with a brief session of speech from the shelter's Principal: Cik Khoriyah, Kuching Call Center Center Head: Miss Evelyn Sambun & K&D staff: Mdm Nancy. The children were happy to see the team, and several ran up for hugs and hand slaps. In this shelter we met many amazing kids and their caretakers. We had a great team of volunteers too that come out to participate in this joyous event. We thank you (En.Azmi Sidik,Roydee) for your kind support! For this visit, the team managed to collect about 18 boxes of clothing, school supplies,stationaries,books & toys. Giving is so much more fun than receiving!

K&D team also has manage to grab a superb deal of party package by KFC(A big thank you to Puan Kamasiah on negotiation part!). With the special appearance of Chicky (KFC's mascot), KFC staffs & K&D team members played several games and danced poco-poco with the children. It was great fun!

By noon KFC , K&D staffs gave out Chicky meals to all of the children, using some of the donated food and drink from the students, and after everyone had enjoyed their lunch, the children returned to rooms. All in all it was a wonderful visit and will remain a special place in the hearts of all those who participated.

*All the photos are taken by Roydee George.