Thursday, December 30, 2010

INFOGRAPHICS

Dalam dunia yang mencabar ini sesuatu komunikasi akan jadi berkesan jika ia dibentangkan dengan cara yang efektif. Untuk itu sewajarnya ini dapat dijadikan satu wadah baru dalam dunia pengurusan.

INFOGRAPHICS


Infographics or information graphics are information conveyed by graphic elements, including charts, graphs, etc., often contained in print media intended to communicate complex information quickly and clearly.. Among the most common graphics elements are horizontal bar charts, vertical column charts, and round or oval pie charts, that can summarize a lot of statistical information. Diagrams can be used to show how a system works, and may be an organizational chart that shows lines of authority, or a systems flowchart that shows sequential movement. Illustrated graphics use images to related data. The snapshots features used every day by USA Today are good examples of this technique

In short infographics

1. It's a visual explanation that helps you more easily understand, find or do something.
2. It's visual, and when necessary, integrates words and pictures in a fluid, dynamic way.
3. It stands alone and is completely self-explanatory.
4. It reveals information that was formerly hidden or submerged.
5. It makes possible faster, more consistent understanding.
6. It's universally understandable

Examples of InfoGraphics



Saturday, December 25, 2010

THE POWER OF OATS

Teringat nak cari info tentang oats dan kesihatan dan nampak yang ini ada kebaikannya.


Cholesterol and Heart
Benefits of eating oats on cholesterol and heart
Oatmeal and oat bran are significant sources of dietary fiber. This fiber contains a mixture of about half soluble and half insoluble fibers. One component of the soluble fibre found in oats is beta-glucans, a soluble fiber which has proven effective in lowering blood cholesterol. Here's how it works. Soluble fiber breaks down as it passes through the digestive tract, forming a gel that traps some substances related to cholesterol, such as cholesterol-rich bile acids. This entrapment reduces the absorption of cholesterol into the bloodstream. The bad cholesterol, LDL, is trapped without lowering good cholesterol (HDL). Oats and grains are also one of the best sources of compounds called tocotrienols. These are antioxidants which together with tocopherols form vitamin E. The tocotrienols inhibit cholesterol synthesis and have been found to lower blood cholesterol. The accumulation of cholesterol is implicated in many types of cardiovascular disease. Oats, like all cholesterol-lowering agents, are most effective when consumed as part of a low-fat, high-fiber diet taken together with plenty of exercise. The beneficial health effects of oats are best if ½-1 cup (1½-3 ounces) of oats are eaten every day. One study found that the 1/10th ounce (3 grams) of soluble fiber from this amount of oatmeal decreased total cholesterol by approximately 2%, which correlates to a 4% decrease in coronary artery disease. Another study showed 1½ ounces (43 grams) of oatmeal resulted in a loss of 3% in total cholesterol and a 14% reduction in bad cholesterol after two months. Another study found that a 6-8 week diet of 1½-3 ounces (43-85 grams) of oat bran daily lowered total cholesterol by 20% and bad cholesterol (LDL) by as much as 25%. Another study found 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of oat bran (one-third of a cup of oat bran eaten twice a day) lowered cholesterol up to 15%. New research has also discovered that the antioxidants found in oats reduce cholesterol by reducing the ability of blood cells to stick to the inside of artery walls. So in other words, eat a cup of oats a day and you'll be okay!

http://www.eatmoreoats.com/health.html

Oats for High Cholesterol

Oats contain high levels of dietary fiber, manganese, selenium, and magnesium. Numerous studies showed that a diet high in beta-glucan from oats help to lower blood LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol). Oats may also help stabilize blood glucose levels, which may benefit people with diabetes. Studies show that in people with high cholesterol (above 220 mg/dl), consuming just 3 grams of soluble oat fiber per day typically lowers total cholesterol by 8 to 23 percent. 3 g of soluble oat fiber can be found in just one bowl of oatmeal - it can be that easy!

http://www.healthcastle.com/oats-cholesterol.shtml


Oats, 1 cup
Nutrient Units 1.00 X 1 cup (156g)
Proximates
Water g 12.82
Energy kcal 607
Energy kj 2540
Protein g 26.35
Total lipid (fat) g 10.76
Ash g

2.68
Carbohydrate, by difference
g

103.38
Fiber, total dietary
g

16.5
Minerals
Calcium, Ca
mg

84
Iron, Fe
mg

7.36
Magnesium, Mg
mg

276
Phosphorus, P
mg

816
Potassium, K
mg

669
Sodium, Na
mg

3
Zinc, Zn
mg

6.19
Copper, Cu
mg

0.977
Manganese, Mn
mg

7.669
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
mg

0.0
Thiamin
mg

1.190
Riboflavin
mg

0.217
Niacin
mg

1.499
Pantothenic acid
mg

2.104
Vitamin B-6
mg

0.186
Folate, total
mcg

87
Folic acid
mcg

0
Folate, food
mcg

87
Folate, DFE
mcg_DFE

87
Vitamin B-12
mcg

0.00
Vitamin B-12, added
mcg

0.00
Vitamin A, IU
IU

0
Vitamin A, RAE
mcg_RAE

0
Retinol
mcg

0
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated
g

1.899
12:0
g

0.037
14:0
g

0.023
16:0
g

1.613
18:0
g

0.101
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
g

3.398
16:1 undifferentiated
g

0.020
18:1 undifferentiated
g

3.377
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
g

3.955
18:2 undifferentiated
g

3.781
18:3 undifferentiated
g

0.173
Cholesterol
mg

0
Amino acids
Tryptophan
g

0.365
Threonine
g

0.897
Isoleucine
g

1.083
Leucine
g

2.003
Lysine
g

1.094
Methionine
g

0.487
Cystine
g

0.636
Phenylalanine
g

1.396
Tyrosine
g

0.894
Valine
g

1.462
Arginine
g

1.860
Histidine
g

0.632
Alanine
g

1.374
Aspartic acid
g

2.259
Glutamic acid
g

5.791
Glycine
g

1.312
Proline
g

1.457
Serine
g

1.170
Other
Alcohol, ethyl
g

0.0

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 18 (2005)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY




HAPPY BIRTHDAY NORISH....


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Saturday, December 18, 2010

CHRISTMAS TREE

Christmas Tree



Abu Dhabi is probably the only place where an $11m Christmas tree might not seem a little over the top. Dubbed one of the 'most expensive Christmas trees ever', the glitzy Emirates Palace hotel has unveiled the 40ft evergreen in its gold-leaf bedecked atrium.

The Christmas Tree is decorated with traditional silver and gold bows, baubles and white lights, the tree is also decked out in necklaces, earrings and other jewellery giving it its record value.



Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1339068/7m-Christmas-tree-Abu-Dhabi-Emirates-Palace-hotel-unveils-fir-draped-diamonds.html#ixzz18QzvJiRz

Note
Ingat kat negeri orang putih aje yang beria pasang pokok christmas, negara arab (islam) pun tak mahu kalah.

ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME (ETP)




THE ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME: A ROADMAP FOR MALAYSIA


The Economic Transformation Programme: A Roadmap for Malaysia” was launched by YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia, on 25th October 2010. The Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) is a comprehensive effort that will transform Malaysia into a high-income nation by 2020. It will lift Malaysia’s gross national income (GNI) per capita from about USD6,700 or RM23,700 in 2009 to more than USD15,000 or RM48,000 in 2020, propelling the nation to the level of other high-income nations. This GNI growth of 6 percent per annum will allow us to achieve the targets set under Vision 2020.

The Roadmap covers the 12 National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs) and will unveil details related to the 131 Entry Point Projects (EPPs) and 60 Business Opportunities (BOs). An NKEA is defined as a driver of economic activity that has the potential to directly and materially contribute a quantifiable amount of economic growth to the Malaysian economy. The 12 NKEAs selected are:


* Oil, Gas and Energy
* Palm Oil
* Financial Services
* Tourism
* Business Services
* Improving Electronics and Electrical
* Wholesale and Retail
* Education
* Healthcare
* Communications Content and Infrastructure
* Agriculture
* Greater Kuala Lumpur / Klang Valley

Model Ekonomi Baru

Brif Tentang Model Ekonomi Baru

MEB telah dilancarkan oleh Datuk Seri Najib Razak pada 31 Mac 2010. Ia menggariskan lapan inisiatif pembaharuan strategik bagi merealisasikan program transformasi ekonomi Malaysia ke arah melonjakkan kualiti hidup rakyat semua kaum.

Lapan inisiatif itu ialah:
• Menyuburkan kembali sektor swasta untuk menerajui pertumbuhan ekonomi;
• Membangun tenaga kerja yang berkualiti dan mengurangkan kebergantungan kepada pekerja asing;
• Mewujudkan ekonomi domestik yang berdaya saing;
• Memperkukuhkan sektor awam;
• Melaksanakan tindakan afirmatif yang telus dan mesra pasaran;
• Membina infrastruktur yang berasaskan pengetahuan;
• Meningkatkan sumber pertumbuhan, dan
• Memastikan pertumbuhan yang mapan.

Mengumumkan laporan MEB pada Persidangan Invest Malaysia 2010 di sini, Perdana Menteri menjelaskan lapan inisiatif itu saling melengkapi dan kesannya merentasi semua sektor untuk menjadikan Malaysia ekonomi berpendapatan tinggi, mampan dan terangkum.

Najib, yang juga Menteri Kewangan, memberi jaminan MEB menjanjikan manfaat kepada semua kaum tanpa mengetepikan kepentingan Bumiputera menerusi matlamat dan pendekatan pertumbuhan yang menyeluruh.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Family Outting - Movie


Family Outting at JJ Seremban 2.

Chronicles Of Narnia: The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader - 3 D.
All members of the family except the boys.

Notes.
The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven fantasy novels for children written by C. S. Lewis. It is considered a classic of children's literature and is the author's best-known work, having sold over 100 million copies in 41 languages. Written by Lewis between 1949 and 1954 and illustrated by Pauline Baynes, The Chronicles of Narnia have been adapted several times, complete or in part, for radio, television, stage, and cinema.

The Chronicles of Narnia present the adventures of children who play central roles in the unfolding history of the fictional realm of Narnia, a place where animals talk, magic is common, and good battles evil. Each of the books (with the exception of The Horse and His Boy) features as its protagonists children from our world who are magically transported to Narnia, where they are called upon to help by the lion Aslan to save Narnia