Badarudin Khatib Orang Baling

Ini bukan gambar Cikgu Badarudin Khatib yang terbaru. Gambar lama. Tapi masik ok lagi. Tak banyak berubah. Gambar terbaru ada dalam simpanan. Entah aku simpanan dalam 'hutan' mana, cari tak lupa. Tuan  Salim Serious  mungkin dia simpan sebab dia ada muzium. Segala mak nenek ada dalam muzium dia. Aku tengok.Dokumen lama dan surat khabar lamapun ada. Gambar  'Mat Taik' pun ada. Gambar dia masa muda-muda.

Aku sebenarnya lama tak jumpa dia. Hari itu dia sms. Selepas seminggu baru aku jawab. Bukan apa aku ke luar negara. Nak jawappun mahal. Dia komen sekeping gambar diapun tak ada dalam blogpis. Gambar ini dapat dengan bantuan Tuan Salim. Dia  yang bagi.

Tuan Hj Badarudin tinggal jauh di Baling. Dia tinggal di pinggir  hutan Baling. Dahulu senang nak telefon dia. Sekarang susah. Wayer  telefon dicuri orang. Kena pakai handfon. Kadang-kadang boleh dapat. Kadang-kadang tidak.

Aku cuma nak pesan kepada Tuan Salim Serious kalau nak  ke  Baling kena makan kenyang-kenyang. Perjalanan jauh. Bila terentak dalam perjalanan cepat lapar.Dalam perjalanan jangan berhenti makan.Rugi nanti tiba di rumah Tuan Hj Bada. Jadi tak lalu makan. Makanan di rumah dia memang 'best' kata Tuan Zahari Manan, guru tua dari Johor yang berkahwin dengan orang Baling.

Aziz Hassan

Pak Aziz dah dapat  menantu.Wak Usof dah terima menantu.Nasarudin Bujang pun dah terima menantu. Salim Serious belum lagi. Tak lama lagilah.Kena buat baju Melayu yang poketnya besar macam Abang Aziz kita.


Abang Aziz ni orang seni. Wak Nasaruddin pun sama kursus dengan Abang Aziz. Cuma seni Abang Aziz lebih halus serta indah.

Abang Aziz pernah berkata dia hendak ke Pulaun Pinang. Anak menantu dia tinggal di Pulau Pinang. Itu dua tiga tahun yang lalu. Sekarang entahlah. Aku pun dah lama tak telefon dia.

Wak Nasa dah lama diam sejak Pulau Pinang jatuh ke Pakatan Rakyat. Dia banyak tanya soalan lucu.

Wak Usof cukup rajin pergi makan kenduri orang kawan-kawan. Wak Usof kalau nak 'tambah' aku boleh tolong atur.Kita pergi 'makan pulut' di Ujung Selatan. Boleh pergi dengan Salim Serious. Boleh pergi dengan Mez biru.

Yang pentingnya ongkos mahu banyak. Itu sahaja. Kalau dia orang nak marah sekejap sahaja. Lepas itu ok. Usof ada berani ke?

Kenduri Di Rumah Abd Aziz Hasan

Pasal kenduri kawin Tuan Yusof jarang absen.Bukan apa tengok orang kahwin pun dah cukup.Dalam hati  itu memanglah ada. tapi cuma tak berani sahaja. Sayangnya Tuan Usof  Maulud tak menuntut kat Tuan Salim Ketunggap.


Tuan Nasaruddin Bujang(dia bukan bujang, ini nama bapa dia,Nasaruddin Bin Bujang). Dia ini orang UMNO pekat. Tak percaya tengoklah songkoknya. Songkok tinggi.

Puan Samsiah,dahulu orang panggil dia "Sri Mersing'.
Aku tak tahu siapa yang panggil. Tapi yang aku pasti Aziz Hassan dah terpikat dengannya.

Aziz orang Selangor. Samsiah orang Johor.Johor ori.Bukan macam Wak Usof yang mengaku orang Johor. Bila tanya 10 tempat utama di Johor dah berpeluh!.



Gambar oleh Tuan Yusof  Maulut.

Halidiah Abdul Kadir PIS 79/80

Halidiah Abdul Kadir( berbaju kuning) kelahiran Johor terlalu sukar ditemui. Tidak banyak yang mengetahui di mana dia tinggal. Tapi dalam kenduri kahwin anak Wak Ramlan Ramso dan Soleha dia muncul dengan berbaju kuning bertudung kuning.


Wajahnya semasa di maktab tidak banyak perbezaan. Masih boleh dikenali kalau bertemu di pasar ataupun kota raya.

Tidak dapat dipastikan sama ada dia mempunyai facebook ataupun tidak.

Tanyalah pada Wak Ramlan. Wak Ramlan tahu di mana Halidiah tinggal.

Oleh Shakir Taha

Yusof,Halim,Isteri Dan Anaknya

Yusof dan Halim kawan baik yang sama-sama terlibat dalam aksi kuda kepang.. Halim orang Johor. Yusof juga orang 'Johor'. Orang Bt 4,Kluang.Tak percaya tengok majalah MPG 1980..
Yusof bercinta dan berkahwin dengan orang Perak. Orang kampung dia.

Halim memang orang Johor. Kata orang ori punya Johor.Dia berkahwin dengan Noraisiah Hj Md Kaji,orang Keningau,Sabah.

Kata Wak Yusof, Noraisiah  macam dulu juga. Aku sendiri pun belum jumpa dengan Halim dan Noraisiah.


Shakir Taha

Gambar oleh Tuan Yusof Maulud

Dahulu Naik Kuda Kepang

Semasa usia  muda Usof cukup suka pada kuda. Dia cukup berhajat nak naik kuda. Waktu itu Tuhan belum makbulkan doanya.Dia dapat naik kuda kepang bersama Halim dan Nasir. Waktu dia di Maktab Gaya.Itu pun dia cukup bahagia.


Bila dah berumur  begini baru ada peluang naik kuda.Kali ini bukan kuda kepang lagi.Kuda betul. Kalau pasal naik kuda orang tak komen sangat. Tapi kalau jatuh pengsan kerana bersumazau memang alamat tak baik. Tambah-tambah bersumazau dengan bukan muhrim.

Berkuda ini aktiviti yang baik. Khabarnya Nabi pun suruh kita belajar menunggang kuda. Di England polis menggunakan kuda. Demikian juga di Scotland.Jadi ini bukanlah sesuatu yang pelik.

Drinking Toxic Fruit Juices May Lead to Arsenic Poisoning

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5 Types of Books that Increase Intelligence

Written by Editor in Chief, Pick The Brain - 105 Comments
Categories: book and product reviews

We read for information, with the hope that information we acquire will improve our minds, giving us the means to improve our lives. In the modern Age of Information, more reading material is available than ever, making it increasingly difficult to allocate our reading time efficiently.All books are not created equal, and it follows that all readers are not equal either. To read prodigiously and to read profitably are two very different things. A great amount of time is wasted reading books that are forgotten a short time after they’re completed. But time spent reading books that cultivate intelligence and wisdom is a labor that yields continuous benefit over a lifetime.Although it is certainly necessary, for the purposes of business and everyday life, to read about the latest news and trends, that type of reading is outside the scope of this article. My aim is to encourage the reading of books that permanently increase intelligence and, as a result, improve our chances of leading prosperous and fulfilling lives.1. ScienceScience is not restricted to scientific text books. It includes all books that increase our understanding of the natural world. This includes books on commerce and society, with the unifying theme being the use of evidence to explain events.The great value of these books comes, not from the theories they prove (which will likely be disproved in the future), but from the development of curiosity and the methods of learning. Scientific books teach us how to investigate our intuition and validate it with evidence. They also inspire wonder and respect for the physical world and for our own intellect.2. PhilosophyIn ancient times, science and philosophy grew from the seed of analytical thought. If science teaches us to understand the outside world, philosophy teaches us to understand ourselves. It could very well be called the science of human life.In addition to the classic philosophical works, this category also includes the great religious texts. The Bible, Koran, Bhagavad Gita, etc. are not universaly valuable because of religious dogma, but because of the wisdom and beauty that has inspired billions to live loving, pious lives.It is an unfortunate modern bias that philosophy is considered irrelevant. Although we worship at the shrine of modern technology, this is still a very human world. Philosophy will increase your understanding of human needs and desires, knowledge that is essential for spreading ideas and predicting human behavior.3. Serious FictionI’d like to permanently discredit the belief that fictional works are inferior because they’re only “made up stories”. Only a person totally devoid of imagination could believe that. Great works of fiction contain more truth than any other literary genre because they allow the reader to experience a new reality. Fiction creates experiences that elevate your level of consciousness.Serious fiction also contains a great deal of philosophy, psychology, and history. Truman Capote said that a good novel is worth more than any scientific study. For the purpose of increasing individual human intelligence, I’m inclined to agree.Great fiction is also great language. And as I’ve written before, reading great language is the only way to become a better writer. It will also make you a better thinker, speaker, and conversationalist.4. HistoryHistory feels boring because as children it meant dull text books, memorizing dates, and tedious lectures. And who can blame us? The public schools have done their best to take the humanity out of history.But at it’s best, history is fascinating anecdotes, remarkable characters, and the evolution of ideas that have shaped civilization. By learning about the past we are able to interpret our own times. We are able to recognize modern prejudices and the nature of humanity.Although history may not help us predict the future, it increases self understanding and awareness. It teaches us the timelessness of ideas and morality.5. PoetryI saved poetry for last because convincing you to take it seriously provides the greatest challenge. Poetry arouses images of Shakespearian actors reciting flowery rhymes. It’s no wonder most people think it lacks substance and applicability.But to maintain this opinion is to ignore one of the great joys of human intelligence and underestimate the mysterious power of words. It’s no coincidence that many languages use the same word for poet and prophet.The reading of great poetry produces a feeling that cannot be adequately described, a feeling of awe and reverence for the power of words. Great poetry is the fusion of music and meaning. It is the medium of humanity’s most ancient masterpieces.Poetry sharpens language skills and develops eloquence. Meaning is only half of great language. The best authors write with a style that is both pleasurable and instructive. An appreciation of poetry is essential for reaching this degree of excellence.ResourcesI can’t make a formal set of recommendations. There are just too many great books and my experience is too limited. How could I presume to know your tastes or area of interest?What I can to do is point out a couple places where you’ll be sure to find something of interest. Anyone who follows this site knows that I’m a whore for the old stuff. Strangely, the internet (combined the with public domain) is the best thing that’s happened to old books since the printing press.Bartleby contains an extensive collection of materials that are well formatted for online reading.Project Gutenberg has almost any old book you could want.Of course there are many other great sites you can find with a quick search. Although these sites aren’t great for longterm reading, they can be used to test out books you might be interested in or fill a few spare minutes with quality reading.If you don’t know where to start, I recommend browsing famous quotations. Once you find an author that resonates, learn more about them.You should never read a book just to be able to say that you’ve read it. Reading all the books in the world won’t make you any smarter unless you think about what you read and apply it to your own existence. You should read for self improvement, not to feel educated and superior.Reading, even the most rigorous intellectual type, should be a labor of love. It might be easier to read lighter books, but the moments of discovery created by challenging books are more pleasurable and exhilarating than any suspense novel.If you make an effort to read more profitably, you’ll be rewarded with wisdom, beauty, and many hours of productive leisure.

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Take your vacation, or die?

By Dean Obeidallah, Special to CNN

July 15, 2012 -- Updated 1327 GMT (2127 HKT)

Are you feeling down or burnt out from work? Studies suggest that taking vacation is good for you. If your budget allows, the French Riveria offers a great escape.

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STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• Studies show not taking vacations is associated with health problems
• Dean Obeidallah: As a nation, we are obsessed with work
• He says working more does not necessarily mean a better bottom line
• Obeidallah: Don't apologize for taking your annual vacation

Editor's note: Dean Obeidallah, a former attorney, is a political comedian and frequent commentator on various TV networks including CNN. He is the editor of the politics blog "The Dean's Report" and co-director of the upcoming documentary, "The Muslims Are Coming!" Follow him on Twitter: @deanofcomedy

(CNN) -- "I guess you want to have a heart attack?"

That is the question you should ask yourself every time you put off taking a vacation.

Here's the deal. Studies have shown that not taking vacations is linked to health problems. And if people skip vacations, there's a chance that they may die younger than those who don't.

Dean Obeidallah

I think employers should be required to post warning labels in the workplace similar to those on cigarettes packs. I'd love to see a big sign in the break room that reads: "WARNING: Working too many weeks without a vacation is going to kill you. Seriously, you are going to die from it."

We are all well aware that stress is harmful to our health. It causes problems ranging from ulcers to body aches to insomnia. Vacations are one of the major antidotes to stress.

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Vacationing is good for your health

One study found that men at high risk for coronary heart disease, and who failed to take annual vacations, were 32% more susceptible to dying from a heart attack.

Another study compared women who vacationed at least twice a year to those who took one every six years or less. Astoundingly, the women who did not vacation annually were almost eight times more likely to develop coronary heart disease or have a heart attack.

As a nation, we are obsessed with work. Some view taking a vacation as a sign of weakness. Others who haven't vacationed in years see it as a badge of honor. And still others apologize for taking a vacation, as they feel guilty for taking time off even though they have earned it.

The average American worker has 14 vacation days per year, but most only use 12 of those days. Worse than that, about 25% of Americans don't take any vacation at all. The U.S. is the only industrialized nation in the world that does not legally require workers to be provided a set number of paid vacation days.

This is in stark contrast to Europe where the European Union mandates that workers be provided with 20 paid vacation days every year. Anyone wants to guess which place has higher life expectancy: U.S. or Europe? European countries win, of course. In fact, the U.S. is 28th in the world in life expectancy.

If saving your life isn't enough of a reason to take a few vacations, here is another: People who take annual vacations are more productive.

A 2010 study found that 35% of Americans feel better about their job and are more productive after a vacation. Vacations have been found to help us recharge -- we sleep better during them and for a period of time afterwards. And our brain responses become quicker after vacations.

As difficult as it is for some to believe, working more hours does not necessarily translate to a better bottom line or higher productivity. For example, Greeks work the most in Europe -- averaging 2,017 hours per year. Yet, they are no better off as their economy is a wreck.

Now take a look at Germany -- Europe's economic powerhouse. I'm sure some would guess that the Germans work longer hours. Wrong. Germans work on average 1,408 hours per year, placing them second to last among the 25 European nations in hours worked annually. They also receive on average 30 paid vacation days a year -- the most in Europe.

A vacation doesn't have to be two weeks on the French Riviera. It can be a trip to the Jersey shore -- the real one, not the one with Snooki and Mike "the Situation." It could be a camping expedition or a few days in the mountains.  The point is -- it could be as adventurous or low key as you want it to be.

I have seen first hand the consequence of not taking regular vacations. My father -- the workaholic -- hated vacations. He refused to take them on annual basis. Sadly, he passed away some years ago after his third open heart surgery at a much younger age than his peers. There's no doubt that stress reduction -- such as yearly vacations -- could have extended his life.

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So if you're thinking of skipping your vacation, it's not too late to change your mind. The summer just started. You'll feel better rested, healthier and more productive.

Or, you can choose to keep working non-stop like a hamster running on a wheel that keeps going faster and faster. Until, finally, one day, you collapse, are carried off on a stretcher, and replaced by a similar looking creature.

What's it going to be?

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The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Dean Obeidallah.

Want to Look and Feel Younger? Take a Vacation!

By Sylvia Anderson, IH Editor

When is the last time you went on vacation?  If you are still trying to remember, you may not be as close to the Fountain of Youth as those who travel and go on vacation regularly.  Several studies have found that vacationing at least once a year brings many health benefits that can actually make you live longer!

Going on a vacation at least once a year may help add years to your life, according to a study conducted by the State University of New York.  The team of researchers surveyed 12,000 men between the ages of 35 to 57, and found that taking time off from work once a year, for at least a week, reduced their overall risk of dying by 20 percent.  On the other hand, men who didn’t take a vacation in five years had the highest rate of death, and experienced more heart disease than everyone else surveyed.
 
Aside from possibly increasing your life expectancy, there are several other benefits that come from taking time off:

Better Mental Health – There was a recent study published in the Wisconsin Medical Journal that found women who took vacations more frequently were less likely to become depressed, tired, or stressed.   The women who rarely took time off, though, had trouble sleeping at night and developed stress easier.  While this study focused on women, it’s hard to imagine that men won’t have similar results.

Increased Happiness – Do you know that feeling of anxiousness and excitement that follows after booking a vacation?  Dutch scientists have noted that this feeling of anticipation for future travel plans actually increases happiness levels as well, and lowers depression.

Stronger Heart – According to a report published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, men that had a high risk of heart disease yet took regular vacations were 30 percent less likely to die from a heart attack.  Another study by the Framingham Heart Study found that taking at least 2 vacations per year helped reduce your chances of developing coronary heart disease by at least 8 times, compared to individuals who only took time off every 6 years.

Unfortunately, apparently the United States workforce doesn’t like to take vacations.  A study conducted by Harris Interactive and commissioned by Expedia found that 33 percent of us are not using up all of our vacation time each year.  On average, American workers are losing around four days of potential time off each year.  There might be several reasons as to why this is; you are too busy, don’t want to stress over planning a trip, or would rather take the upfront payout for the vacation time.

If you find that you are having trouble saving up for that special trip, try this: take the dollar amount that you think the trip will cost (let’s say $1,200), and divide it by however many times you get paid that year.  If you get paid weekly, for example, divide by 52.  In this example, you would be able to reach your goal by saving only $23 a week!  The anticipation and thought of vacation will be sure to keep you motivated enough to save, and you will reward yourself with reduced stress, a healthier heart, and most importantly, the chance to add more than a few years to your life.


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Almondsmay Keep Diabetes

 Simple, Nutty Way to Keep Diabetes AND Heart Disease at Bay

By Catherine Lewis, IH Editor

If you’ve been diagnosed with type-2 diabetes and struggle with your weight, staying healthy can seem like a full-time job. Simply managing your diabetes every day can be exhausting. The cycle of self-testing blood sugar levels several times a day, knowing how to tell if it is too low or too high, knowing what food to eat and when to eat it, and keeping track of all your medications can be quite the juggling act.

The problem is, type-2 diabetes and obesity tend to go hand-in-hand. It’s becoming so common a new term has been coined - “diabesity” - to describe this double diagnosis. It’s dangerous enough on its own, but it also contributes to a whole host of other conditions like kidney disease and cardiovascular conditions.

How common is it? Well, more than 40% of baby boomers are obese. Many will go on to develop type-2 diabetes and put themselves at even more risk of contracting other chronic conditions if they don’t do something about it – and fast.

Almonds may keep diabetes at bay.

There are several pharmaceuticals used to treat diabetes, but as to be expected come with their own range of dangerous side effects and problems.  Just recently the drugs Actos and Avandia made the news because of negative side effects. That’s why managing diet and exercise is by far, in most cases, the best way to control - and more importantly prevent - the onset of type-2 diabetes.

When it comes to diet, new research has found eating almonds daily in addition to a calorie-controlled diet could help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Almonds work by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing LDL cholesterol levels in people who have been diagnosed with prediabetes - a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than they should be, but not high enough to be classified as frank diabetes.

One recent study involved 65 adults with prediabetes (48 women and 17 men) in their middle 50s. Half of the group was put on a diet enriched with almonds. Their improvement in insulin sensitivity and LDL cholesterol was significant when compared to the nut-free group. Twenty percent of their daily energy needs came from almonds, which amounted to about 35 to 46 nuts for females, and about 46 to 69 almonds for males. Though a bit high in calories, almonds are a great source of antioxidants, vitamins E., magnesium, fiber, and healthy fat. And, when it comes to managing diet it is important to consider the quality of calories as well as the quantity.

And, sometimes the simpler, the better. Almonds are not only tasty, but they’re incredibly easy to add to your diet.

Prevent Breast Cancer

How to Prevent Breast Cancer the Natural Way

By Catherine Lewis, IH Editor

From the time you’re a young women, you are taught the dangers of breast cancer and ways to detect it. You are encouraged to perform monthly self breast exams, and mammograms are recommended as you age – or earlier if cancer is in your family history. And so, breast cancer becomes almost an unavoidable threat in your life. You may be prepared to recognize the early warning signs, but at the same time feel helpless to prevent what seems like the inevitable.
Have no fear. You can take measures to promote good breast health and ward off this deadly cancer.
The Statistics
Over the past five years, there has been increasing attention focused on breast cancer and breast cancer prevention. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in the U.S, and over 211,000 new diagnoses are made every year. But there are several steps that you can take within your life to promote good breast health including personal lifestyle changes and dietary supplements.
Lifestyle Adjustments
Starting and maintaining a healthy exercise program is crucial to the prevention of cancer. We have all heard that exercise is important, yet so many of us fail to implement exercise programs into our daily schedules. Start small and build your length and intensity of workouts to improve the level of your overall health. Be sure to manage a healthy weight by including vegetables, fruits and calcium in your daily diet. If you are a smoker, quitting smoking can drastically reduce your risks for all cancers, particularly breast cancer. Ensure that you perform regular monthly breast exams to check for irregularities in between your annual clinical visits. When you are visiting with your physician, be sure to inquire about when you should begin receiving mammograms for the early detection of breast cancer.
Nutrition is Key
In addition to these important lifestyle habits, consider adding nutritional supplements that have proven to aid in the prevention of breast cancer and the promotion of your overall health.
One of the most promising vitamins promoting healthy breast tissue when added into the diet is Vitamin A. It has shown the ability to inhibit cancer cell growth when taken in both natural and synthetic forms. Foods that are rich in Vitamin A include sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, mangos, cantaloupe, milk, and mozzarella cheese.
Another new promising nutrient for the prevention of breast cancer is the flax seed. The flax seed is particularly rich in one phytoestrogen, lignon, which appears to reduce the levels of estrogen production within the body. Reduced estrogen levels have been successful in reducing the prevalence of breast cancer in patients.
Green teas have many nutritional benefits, including aiding in the prevention of breast cancer. Their unique composition includes polyphenols which are powerful cancer fighting antioxidants. Adding green tea is a simple dietary change with impressive health benefits.
Red Clover is known to be a great breast cancer prevention nutrient. Red Clover is a plant with leafy stems that grows up to 16 inches in height and is part of the pea family. The nutrient that makes this plant unique is the chemical called isoflavins, which is the characteristic that aids in cancer cell formation. Red Clover is available in teas, tinctures, tablets, capsules and extracts making it a simple supplement to add to your daily diet.
Turmeric has also been proven to have breast cancer prevention benefits. It is mostly harvested in India and is a common ingredient found in curries. The benefits of Turmeric have been known for centuries and the nutrient is commonly used throughout oriental medicines. The cancer fighting benefits are created from its powerful antioxidant nutrients. Turmeric can be added to your diet through powders and tinctures.
Breast cancer is a prevalent disease around the world and affects as many as 1 in 10 women in the U.S. But with proper lifestyle management and the addition of nutritional supplements, you can help your body to prevent the formation of breast cancer. Be prepared and conquer!