Thursday, April 29, 2010

Amy Search to pay RM18,000 to boy scalded by tom yam


"KUALA LUMPUR: Local rock icon Amy of Search will have to pay RM18,000 in damages to the boy scalded by hot tom yam soup in the restaurant he owned.
The Sessions Court here has ruled in favour of five-year-old Nik Muhammad Zakwan Nik Zahir based on grounds that an employer could be held liable for his staff's negligence.
Judge Sabariah Othman ordered Amy to pay RM8,000 in general damages, RM10,000 as specific damages for surgery and 6% in interestsand costs.
In his statement of claim, Nik Muhammad's father Nik Zahir Nik Mohd Idris had claimed that a big bowl of tom yam soup splashed on the child's back on June 17, 2008 and scalded him due to the waiter's alleged carelessness.
Nik Muhammad was subsequently treated at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital for second degree burns.
Amy, whose real name is Suhaimi Abdul Rahman, had been operating the Restoran Laksamana Cheng Ho since April 2008."
>>>>From that news, I had exprienced that kind situation. It happen to my daugther  4 years ago at Kuala Terengganu. The restaurant was in front of Sekolah Khairiah. The same story happen to my daugther, the big bowl of mee rebus splash to both my daugther legs. That time my daugther was 1 year old. From the doctor statement there was 2nd degree burn. Do you know how long she in the ward and how many times mywife and I go to hospital. From her face it's can tell how much pain she need to carry out. So sad......but what can do...the restaurant not like Amy Search restaurant, cannot do anything, berserah kepada Allah Taala jer lah.....if big restaurant, you can sue but this one hard to believe. The trademark was there, both my daugther legs leaving so many story in her life. 
Anyway, be carefull eating in the restaurant with your family especially you have baby. Please told the waitress/waiter to put your meal away from you and your baby or your kids...alway remember....you can avoid it from happen.

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KHAMIS, 29 Apr 2010 - Seperti yang dikehendaki oleh Gov. aku ( bukan nama sebenar ) yang selalu last2 minit baru pergi ker LHDN kt Center Point, Kuantan baru sekejap tadi. Tu pung member2 semua dah settle diaorang punye e-Filing. Ni aku 1st time punye e-Filing. Biasenye aku isi manual melalui borang BE, tapi borang tu dah takde dah, kata org Lembaga. sampai sana biase ah buat2 bodoh, cam tak tahu ape2. Mula2 gi kaunter kt dalam dewan, tanya camne nok buat e-Filing 1st time, kena tendang ke meja belakang, pegi meja belakang explain kt diaorg, diorag kata kena gi depan sana, gi depan sana balik, rupa2nye dia ingat aku ade surat, tapi ape pung aku takde. Pastu explain lg kt diaorg, akhirnye diaorg baru paham, dia bgi pin no. aku plok tertinggal aku punye pernyata AE, turun balik pegi ambik kt kete. Pastu naik blik jumpa balik ngan pegawai Lembaga, Q&A berlaku. Rupanye2 banyok mende yang boleh kita elak dari dikenakan cukai. Beli mag, komputer, sports, anok2 skoloh, tabung pembelajaran anok2, insuran kesihatan. Tapi aku dok puas hati ser jer, bahagian sukan. Kenapa sukan bolasepak hanya beli bola saje boleh lepas sedangkan kasut bola yang lebih penting...dari situ ramai yang boleh lepas dari cukai kerana majoriti rakyat M'sia main bola. Bayangkan satu padang ade 22 pemain dan 22 pasang kasut dan 22 org boleh lepas cukai, tapi hanya bola saje yg lepas bermakna hanya 1 org jer yang berjaya lepas cukai...ini tak adil !!! Sukan lain spt badminton bereh dari raket sampai ker bola. Satu lagi, pakaian sukan tidak boleh lepas cukai, ini pung tak okey pasal pakaian yang penyumbang yang terbesar dlm sukan....ini jugak tak adil..!!!
Tapi akhir nya aku gembira kerana dgn pengiraan e-Filing ni aku dengar ramai yang terlebih bayar termasuklah aku......tapi itu aku, BAGAIMANA DENGAN ANDA..???

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Wanita semakin galak jadi perokok

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MEROKOK kini bagaikan suatu kebiasaan yang diterima secara meluas dalam masyarakat sehingga kadangkala ia dipandang sebagai satu norma membanggakan.
Satu sedutan rokok boleh menjurus kepada pelbagai masalah kesihatan yang kurang selesa seperti sakit tekak dan seterusnya menjadi penyebab utama kepada pelbagai jenis kanser seperti barah mulut, tekak dan peti suara.
Walaupun ramai di kalangan perokok yang menyedari mengenai bahaya dan kesan merokok terhadap kesihatan, namun risiko dan impak tabiat buruk itu seakan tidak dihiraukan. Hari ini merokok di kalangan wanita khususnya generasi muda dilihat sebagai satu perkara lazim. Gejala merokok yang dulunya lebih dikuasai lelaki kini mula menular di kalangan kaum hawa.

Seperti didedahkan Menteri Kesihatan, Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai di Dewan Rakyat baru-baru ini, peningkatan jumlah perokok baru di kalangan wanita menunjukkan trend membimbangkan. Wanita dan rokok semakin sinonim dan dianggap sebagai satu cara hidup. Rokok diumpamakan sebagai aksesori yang penting kepada wanita untuk mereka bawa ke mana-mana. Antara sebab wanita merokok ialah kefahaman bahawa merokok boleh menurunkan berat badan dan mengurangkan tekanan perasaan. Wanita yang obses terhadap kecantikan tidak akan melepaskan peluang memburu kecantikan luaran ini dengan merokok. Bagaimanapun, kefahaman ini sebenarnya tanggapan karut kerana merokok hanya akan menyebabkan tahap kecerdikan yang lebih rendah, malah satu tabiat membazir. Wanita khususnya penuntut institusi pengajian tinggi perlu menyedari hakikat ini jika mereka mahu mencapai kecemerlangan dalam bidang pelajaran. Kelemahan untuk mengendalikan emosi juga menjadi punca utama wanita mula merokok. Tekanan kerjaya yang membebankan menyebabkan wanita mencari idea lain untuk menenangkan perasaan. Merokok di kalangan wanita juga dianggap sebagai satu kegiatan sosial bersama rakan sambil bersembang dan menceritakan pengalaman hidup. Peningkatan jumlah wanita merokok hari ini sebenarnya meningkatkan lagi kadar risiko pesakit kanser di kalangan rakyat Malaysia. Kalau dulu hanya lelaki menghadapi bahaya penyakit ini, tetapi kini kadar risiko pesakit kanser meningkat dengan bertambahnya jumlah perokok wanita. Apa yang lebih membimbangkan, wanita mengandung yang ketagihan rokok menghadapi risiko kerosakan janin dalam kandungan. Jika dulu, risiko ini diperoleh akibat terdedah kepada asap rokok suami namun janin dalam kandungan kini terdedah kepada kerosakan disebabkan asap rokok yang disedut ibu sendiri. Kini, bukan saja masyarakat sekeliling terpaksa bergelumang dengan asap rokok, malah makhluk yang tidak berdosa pula perlu berdepan dengan azab merokok yang turut berkemungkinan mencacatkan proses pembesaran dan pertumbuhan paru-paru mereka. Pembabitan wanita dalam gejala merokok sebenarnya adalah tanda awal terhadap runtuhnya institusi kekeluargaan di Malaysia. Wanita sebagai ibu adalah tiang dalam rumah tangga. Sebagai ibu wanita menjadi rujukan, idola dan ‘role model’ kepada anak-anak. Jika ibu sendiri sudah bergelumang dengan tabiat yang tidak elok dan merugikan, bagaimana mungkin mereka mendidik anak-anak untuk menghindarkan diri daripada gejala tidak sihat itu. Apa yang nyata, fenomena ini jika tidak dibendung akan membawa kerosakan akhlak dan moral yang lebih parah kepada generasi akan datang. Seperti yang diketahui, bahan utama dalam rokok adalah tembakau yang diperkenalkan secara menyeluruh termasuk ke dunia Islam oleh penjajah Barat. Di kalangan masyarakat Barat, tembakau dihisap bukan saja untuk bersuka ria, tetapi sebagai satu acara dalam upacara kebudayaan dan keagamaan. Pada umumnya umat Islam tidak akan merokok melainkan kerana terpengaruh kepada budaya Barat.

Keutuhan dan kepentingan pendidikan agama yang kuat memainkan peranan sangat penting untuk berhadapan kehidupan zaman moden pada hari ini yang semakin membimbangkan. Sewaktu era kegemilangan Islam pada zaman Rasulullah s.a.w, baginda menunjukkan pelbagai contoh daripada segi pemantapan akidah dan akhlak yang harus diikuti pengikut agama Islam pada masa kini.

Walaupun banyak kempen antimerokok dijalankan namun langkah bersepadu perlu dilunaskan terus bagi mengurangkan jumlah perokok di Malaysia. Antaranya, kerajaan bertanggungjawab dalam usaha menghapuskan perokok dengan menghentikan jualan rokok atau mengenakan cukai yang lebih tinggi untuk jualan rokok. Langkah ini diharap akan dapat meningkatkan kesedaran terhadap bukan saja perokok, tetapi penjual rokok yang hanya mahu mengaut untung daripada mengambil berat akan akibat merokok terhadap pembeli. Selain itu, kesedaran agama juga penting kerana dalam ayat At -Termidzi ada menyebut: “Bukan daripada golongan kita, siapa yang menyerupai orang yang bukan daripada kita. Jangan mengikut-ikut kaum Yahudi dan Nashrani.” Oleh itu, janganlah kita mudah terpengaruh dengan iklan hingga menjadikan kehidupan Barat sebagai panduan hidup kita.

Masalah sosial sebegini boleh dikurangkan dengan memperbanyakkan lagi kawasan larangan merokok. Setiap seorang daripada kita bertanggungjawab dalam menentukan masyarakat bebas daripada gejala merokok yang kian menular ini.

Freeride and Downhill


A Specialized BigHit II entry levelDownhill/Freeride mountain bike with 180 millimetres (7.1 in) of travel in the front fork and 190 millimetres (7.5 in) in the rear shock.

Freeride (FR) mountain bikes are similar to downhill bikes, but with less emphasis on weight and more on strength. Freeride bikes tend to have ample suspension and typically have at least 6 inches (150 mm) of travel. The components are built from stronger, consequently heavier, materials. They can be ridden uphill, but are inefficient and their moderately slack head tube angles make them difficult to maneuver while angled up a hill or traveling at a low speed. They are effective on technical downhill trails. Frame angles are typically steeper than those found in downhill bikes. This enhances maneuverability over and around small objects. Freeride bikes typically range in weight from 14 to 20 kilograms (31 to 44 lb). The most durable freeride bikes are often too heavy and have too much suspension to be ridden uphill as comfortably as other less-sturdy models, although newer, more expensive bikes come with suspension specifically designed to make them easier to ride uphill.

Downhill (DH) bikes typically have seven or more inches (178 mm) of suspension travel. They are built with frames that are strong, yet light, which often requires the use of more expensive alloys. In the past few years, lighter downhill bikes have been getting below the 40lbs mark (18 kg). Due to their typically large or high gears, long, plush travel and slack geometry angles, Downhill bikes are ideal only for riding down dedicated downhill trails and race courses. Downhill bikes have the most sag of Mountain Bikes to get ample traction to go fast over bumpy trails. Head Angles are often as slack as 64 degrees. Several types of bicycle speed records have been registered downhill.

Due to the high-speed nature of downhill riding most bikes only have one chain ring in the front, a large bash guard and a chain guide, though many racers are now using chain guides without bash guards to reduce weight. Some of the most up to date designs feature internal gearboxes built directly into the frame construction, this modification eliminates the need for the rear derailleur mechanism, although this design has not been widely embraced yet.

Cross Country


Hardtail cross country mountain bike withcarbon frame and disc brakes

Cross country (XC) mountain bikes are designed primarily around the discipline of cross country racing. Cross country racing with its emphasis on climbing as well as speed and endurance demands bikes that are both lightweight and efficient. In the 1980's and early 1990's XC mountain bikes typically consisted of a lightweight steel hardtail frame with rigid forks. Throughout the 90's XC bikes evolved to incorporate lightweight aluminium frames and short travel (65 to 110mm) front suspension forks. Recently full suspension designs have become more prevalent, the use of advanced carbon fibre composites has allowed bike designers to produce full suspension designs under 10kg. Full suspension bikes such as the Specialized Epic and the Merida Ninety Two have been successfully used to win the World Cross Country Championships. The geometry of Cross Country bikes favours climbing ability and fast responses over descending and stability and as a result typical head angles are 70-71o

Although intended for off-road use, Cross Country mountain bikes with their emphasis on lightweight construction are not designed for use on the most steep or severe terrain

History of MTB

The history of the mountain bike includes contributions from cyclo-cross in Europe, the Roughstuff Fellowship in the UK. The name "mountain bike" first appeared in print in 1966 as "mountain bicycle". The mountain bike was a modified heavy cruiser bicycle used for freewheeling down mountain trails. The sport became popular in the 1970's in Marin county, California, USA. The 2007 documentary film, Klunkerz: A Film About Mountain Bikes, looks at this period of off-road cycling in detail. However, it was not until the late 1970s and early 1980s that road bicyclecompanies started to manufacture mountain bicycles using high-tech lightweight materials. The first mass production mountain bike was the Specialized Stumpjumper produced in 1982. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, mountain biking moved from a little-known sport to a mainstream activity.

MTB

A mountain bike or mountain bicycle (abbreviated MTB or ATB (all-terrain bicycle)) is a bicycle created for off-road cycling. This activity includes traversing of rocks and washouts, and steep declines, on dirt trails, logging roads, and other unpaved environments — activities usually called mountain biking. These bicycles need to be able to withstand the stresses of off-road use with obstacles such as logs and rocks. Most mountain bikes use wheels with rims which are 559mm in ISO sizing, colloquially referred to as "26-inch", although the term is inaccurate as it covers too many rim and tire sizes to be meaningful. Wheels used on mountain bikes usually use wide, knobby tires for good traction on uneven terrain and shock absorption. Since 2000, front wheel suspension has become the norm and full front and rear suspension has become increasingly common. Some mountain bikes are also fitted with bar ends on the handlebars to give extra leverage for hill-climbing.

Since the development of the sport in the 1970s many new subtypes of mountain biking have developed, such as cross-country (XC) biking, all-day endurance biking, Freeride-biking,downhill mountain biking, and a variety of track and slalom competitions. Each of these place different demands on the bike requiring different designs for optimal performance. MTB development has included an increase in gearing, up to 30 speeds, to facilitate both climbing and rapid descents. Other developments include disc instead of cantilever or V-brakes.