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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

New Place and Environment...

Speaking about, me going to a new places and working in a different country sound crazy... I never even liked the crazy life in KL.., now going to place unknown. Maybe time to get up go, dust out all the mud on my shoes and try new stuff again. hmmmm...................

What I got to do is ?

Visualize a great day. Try to think of all you believe is good and positive in you. Tell yourself that you'll be a happy person around in the workplace and a pleasure for everyone at work to have you with them.

Arrive on time or a little early the first day. Ask in advance when, where, and whom you will meet. Confirm that somebody will be there to meet you when you arrive.
  • Obtain and bring the phone number of somebody who can let you in. Get any special instructions, too.
  • Be courteous and patient with the receptionist and any security staff you meet on the way in. They can contact the right people and help point you in the right direction.
Get to know your colleagues. This could be the single most valuable way to ease the transition into a new job.
  • Learn names as much as possible. Introduce yourself and ask a few simple questions to start the conversation. Find out what people's roles are and how long they have been around, for a start.
  • Ask who to ask. If you're stuck on something, go to somebody you already met and ask where you should take a question.
  • Don't underestimate the power of being new. Yes, you have a lot of work to do, and you'll need to establish a new reputation here, but you also bring a fresh perspective and you probably bring experience from other companies or jobs. Try to turn that into fresh energy, new ideas, and initiative that will make you stand out among your new colleagues.
  • Personalize your workspace a bit, if appropriate. A well-chosen knickknack can make a new office feel more familiar and serve as an ice-breaker with new colleagues..................... :)

Monday, March 8, 2010

What is the meaning of love?

Most people who claim to love someone don’t really love them, because they don’t know what love actually is.

What is love NOT?
Possessiveness is not love
Jealousy is not love
Lust is not love
Fear is not love
Keeping people all to yourself is not love
Expecting something from someone is not love

Real love is unconditional. All other “forms” of love are not really love. Most parents and kids don’t love each other, most people in relationships don’t love each other, most people on the planet never experience unconditional love in their entire lives… or at least it sure looks that way.

To love someone unconditionally means that you love the person exactly as they are, exactly as they were before, and exactly as they will be in the future – because people change all the time, so if you love the person, you will love them even if they become something you disagree with. How many parents can say that about their kids? How many people can say that about their “lover”? Love is not about you or your pleasure or your amusement. It’s not about what you get out of it or what the other person can give to you. It’s not about having a trophy you can show off with and tell people “This is *MY* girlfriend/boyfriend/wife/husband/son/daughter/whatever”. You do not “own” anyone. It’s not about you feeling ‘proud’ to be with someone who always agrees with everything you say and do and never does anything you disagree with. Unconditional love means that the person can just live their life exactly as they choose and you will always be there for them no matter what.
So, how does unconditional love fit in with relationships and marriage and sex and all that stuff the whole world keeps going crazy over? It doesn’t, really. It doesn’t “fit” in anywhere. Relationships are like trying to put love into a box and keep it there, except love is infinitely sized, and the box is… well, there is no box large enough. And a normal, conventional marriage is quite possibly the worst possible way to show someone how much you love them.
Unconditional love is more of a spiritual thing. It’s not bound by physical things, like blood relations and the desire to procreate. It has nothing whatsoever to do with sex. Most people are in relationships because they’re horny and/or lonely, even if they genuinely think they love the other person. But if the person they “love” suddenly lost their “equipment” for whatever reason, would they still want to be with that person? Would they get jealous if the person they “love” wanted to spend time with other people as well? Relationships based on needs are not unconditional.
In order to truly understand love, you must first forget everything you have ever learned about it from society and anyone else (including what I just said). You are the only person who can tell you what love is. The only reason I’m writing all this stuff is because people always try to fit “love” in with things like dating, relationships and marriage and all that. You can’t make any sense of it if you keep doing that. You have to get rid of everything you think you know first.

This love has been experience with God and my dog brownie.

God is Love: It's Unconditional God is Love, and His love is very different from human love. God's love is unconditional, and it's not based on feelings or emotions

A dog is the only animal that loves you more than they love themselves. They have an unconditional love for you. I tell myself that i am satisfied with this love, simplest of love.It does not care if you ugly, poor, rich or whatever..

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Cartoon Drawing Lessons and Tutorials


Cartoon drawing lessons on this page are provided to help you get started in the endlessly fun world of cartooning. If you are new to drawing I can't think of a better place to start than here. Forget about realism, perspective, and shading! This is where you are free to let your imagination run wild, and break all the rules.

Drawing cartoons has always been a great love of mine. I have many sketchbooks filled with odd little creations. To me the appeal of cartoons is that they are simple, and easy to draw. If you keep practicing eventually you will develop your own style of cartoon drawing, but don't worry about that just yet. The important thing is to draw as much as possible.

I've broken each of the cartoon drawing lessons into an individual topic. I've also given them each a difficulty rating. If you're just beginning to draw, then I suggest going with the easier lessons until you feel comfortable with the pencil. If you already feelcomfortable with drawing I encourage you to dive right into any of the cartoon lessons that seem interesting to you.

http://www.drawingcoach.com/cartoon-drawing-lessons.html




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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

My Poodel (brownie)




Pronunciation
Toy Poodle

Description
When groomed to show dog standards the body is meant to give off a square appearance. It has approximately the same length as the height at the withers. The skull is moderately rounded with a slight but definite stop. It has a long, straight muzzle. The dark, oval shaped eyes are set somewhat far apart and are black or brown. The ears hang close to the head and are long and flat. Both the front and back legs are in proportion with the size of the dog. The topline is level. The tail is set and carried high. It is sometimes docked to half it's length or less to make the dog look more balanced. Dewclaws may be removed. The oval shaped feet are rather small and the toes are arched. The coat is either curly or corded. It comes in all solid colors including black, blue, silver, gray, cream, apricot, red, white, brown, or cafe-au-lait. While it does not make the written show standard, some breeders are breeding parti-colored poodles. See grooming for different types of poodle clips.

Temperament
The Toy Poodle is remarkably intelligent. Highly responsive, they are said to be one of the most trainable breeds. Sweet, cheerful, perky and lively, they like to be with people. Delightful, very amusing and keen. Socialize them well. They make a very good watchdog for their size. Without the proper type and amount of exercise they may be high-strung and timid. If the human is not 100% pack leader, they may snap if they are teased or surprised. Toy Poodles are generally good with other pets and dogs. Unless given rules to follow and limits as to what the are, and are not allowed to do, this breed will tend to bark a lot. Do not let this small dog developed Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors where the dog believes he is pack leader to humans. This causes varying degrees of behavior issues, including, but not limited to snapping, growling, guarding, demanding, untrustworthy with children and sometimes adults, sensitive, nervous, reserved with strangers and obsessive barking, as the dog tries to tell the humans what it is HE wants THEM to do. This little dog can be good with children, however is usually recommended for older children, who know how to display leadership skills. The reason, most humans treat the dog in such a way that makes them unsure just who the pack leader is in the human dog relationship. The dog, in his own mind, is convinced HE is the leader to humans. These are NOT Toy Poodle traits, but rather traits brought on by meek owners. Make sure you are your dogs firm, consistent, confident pack leader, providing daily mental and physical exercise in order to have a trustworthy, mentally stable dog.

Height, Weight

Height: up to 10 inches (25.4 cm.)
Weight: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg.)

The sizes of the official AKC recognized Poodle breeds are determined by height, not by the weight. The Toy Poodle is 10 inches or under at the highest point of the shoulders. Any Poodle which is more than 10 inches at the highest point of the shoulders cannot compete in the AKC show ring as a Toy Poodle.

Health Problems
A long-lived breed, Poodles are, nevertheless, subject to many genetic diseases. Some are prone to IMHA (Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia), slipped stifle, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disorders, PRA, runny eyes, ear infections and digestive tract problems. Eye problems such as cataracts and progressive retinal atrophy which can cause blindness. Skin conditions, possibly due to unskilled use of clippers. Brown Poodles tend to become prematurely gray. Allergies are common, sometimes to shampoo and/or color reinforcer.
Living Conditions
Toy Poodles are good for city life as well as country living. Given enough exercise, they are not active in doors. They will lay right next to you and are more sedate when indoor although they love to play outdoors and are a highly intelligent breed, so they do like lots of thoughtful activities to stimulate their mentality. They will do okay without a yard.

Exercise
These are active little dogs, who need a daily walk. Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in yard.
Life Expectancy
12-15 or more years.
Grooming
Extensive grooming is needed if the dog is to be shown. Poodles must be bathed regularly and clipped every six to eight weeks. Clean and check the ears frequently for wax or mites or infection and pull out hairs growing inside the ear canal. The teeth need regular scaling. Since the coat does not shed it needs to be clipped. There are several different types of poodle clips. The most common for pet owners is an easy care clip called a "pet clip", "puppy clip" or "lamb clip" where the coat is cut short all over the body. Popular show clips are the English saddle and the Continental clip where the rear half of the body is shaved, bracelets are left around the ankles, and pom-poms are left on the tails and hips. The AKC standard allows for a dog under a year old to be shown in a show style puppy clip which has special requirements such as a pom-pom on the end of the tail. Other clip styles are the modified continental clip, town and country clip, kennel or utility clip, summer clip, and the Miami of bikini clip. Poodles shed little to no hair and are good for allergy sufferers.

Origin
The Poodle has been known throughout Western Europe for at least 400 years and are depicted in 15th century paintings and in bas-reliefs from the 1st century. The subject is controversial of where the dog was officially developed and no one really knows the breeds true country of origin. France has taken a claim on the origin, but the AKC gives the honor to the Germans where they say it was used as a water retrieval dog. Other claims have been Denmark, or the ancient Piedmont. What is certain is that the dog was a descendant of the now extinct French Water Dog, the Barbet and possibly the Hungarian Water Hound. The name "Poodle" most likely came out of the German word "Pudel," which means "one who plays in water". The "Poodle clip" was designed by hunters to help the dogs swim more efficiently. They would leave hair on the leg joints to protect them from extreme cold and sharp reeds. The hunters in Germany and France used the Poodle as a gun dog and as a retriever of waterfowl and to sniff out truffles laying underground in the woods. The French started using the breed as a circus performer because of the dog's high intelligence and trainability. The breed became very popular in France, which led to the common name "French Poodle", but the French people actually called the breed the "Caniche," meaning "duck dog. The Toy and Miniature Poodle varieties were bred down from larger dogs, today known as Standard Poodles. In the 18th century smaller poodles became popular with royal people. The three official sizes are the Toy, Miniature and Standard Poodle. They are considered one breed and are judged by the same written standard but with different size requirements. Breeders are also breeding an in-between size called a Klein Poodle (Moyen Poodle) and a smaller Tea-Cup Poodle. Some of the Poodle's talents include: retrieving, agility, watchdog, competitive obedience, and performing tricks.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Friday, March 14, 2008

ICTs and Children - Social Development


ICTs and Children - Social Development

(Redirected from Computer Technology and Children - Social Development)


Current research indicates that computer use can contribute to a child's self-perception and affect their socialisation in a variety of ways in school and at home which can consequently impact on their social development (Wartella & Jennings, 2000). Existing research indicates that moderate computer use does not significantly impact children's social skills and relationships with friends and family either positively or negatively, however it has been suggested that spending a disproportionate amount of time on any one leisure activity at the expense of others will hamper social and educational development (Subrahmanyam, Kraut, Greenfield & Gross, 2000; Von Feilitzen & Carlsson, 1999).

At the forefront of concern is the fact that excessive computer use may affect children's social development through ‘social isolation’. By the age of seven, a child's interactions with family, peers, school, community networks, and media all play an important role in the development of interpersonal skills and social competence (Shields & Behrman, 2000; Valkenburg, 2004). Concerns have been raised that children may be losing this social interaction and may be forming “electronic relationships� with the machine instead of friendships with their peers, hindering the development of interpersonal skills (Calvert, Jordan & Cocking, 2002; Subrahmanyam, Kraut, Greenfield & Gross, 2000; Shields & Behrman, 2000). Studies have shown that 20% of children aged between 8 and 18 report having a computer in their room, 11% have internet access and over 60% of all computer time is spent alone (Calvert, Jordan & Cocking, 2002). These results indicate that the computer is often used in solitude, which consequently increases social isolation.

Concerns have also been raised regarding the effect of computers on social development in the school setting. Although it is common for schools to use computers in a group setting, concerns have been raised about the possibility that computers may be used to replace child-to-child and child-to-teacher relationships (Shields & Behrman, 2000). Alternatively, some researchers believe computer use has a positive social effect on children. Such researchers have made claims that in the school environment, shared computers have been found to lead to group interaction and cooperation rather than social isolation. Various studies have shown that computers can facilitate social interaction and cooperation, friendship formation, and constructive group play (Wartella & Jennings, 2000).

References

Calvert, S., Jordan, A., & Cocking, R. (2002). Children in the Digital Age: Influences of Electronic Media on Development. Westport: Praeger Publishers, ISBN 0275976521

Shields, M., & Behrman, R. (2000). Children and Computer Technology: Analysis and Recommendations. The Future of Children Children and Computer Technology, 10 (2). Retrieved September 8, 2004, from [1]

Subrahmanyam, K., Kraut, R., Greenfield, P., & Gross, E. (2000). The Impact of Home Computer Use on Children’s Activities and Development. The Future of Children Children and Computer Technology, 10 (2). Retrieved September 8, 2004, from [2]

Valkenburg, P. (2004). Children’s Responses to the Screen: A Media Psychological Approach. New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, ISBN 0805847642

Von Feilitzen, C., & Carlsson, U. (1999). Children and Media : Image Education Participation. Sweden: Livrena Grafiska AB, ISBN 9163078759

Wartella, E., & Jennings, N. (2000). Children and Computers : New Technology - Old Concerns. The Future of Children Children and Computer Technology, 10 (2). Retrieved September 8, 2004, from [3]