One day, a young guy and a young girl fell in love.
But the guy came from a poor family. The girl’s parents weren’t too happy.
So the young man decided not only to court the girl but to court her parents as well. In time, the parents saw that he was a good man and was worthy of their daughter’s hand.
But there was another problem: The man was a soldier. Soon, war broke out and he was being sent overseas for a year. The week before he left, the man knelt on her knee and asked his lady love, “Will you marry me?” She wiped a tear, said yes, and they were engaged. They agreed that when he got back in one year, they would get married.
But tragedy struck. A few days after he left, the girl had a major vehicular accident. It was a head-on collision.
When she woke up in the hospital, she saw her father and mother crying. Immediately, she knew there was something wrong.
She later found out that she suffered brain injury. The part of her brain that controlled her face muscles was damaged. Her once lovely face was now disfigured. She cried as she saw herself in the mirror. “Yesterday, I was beautiful. Today, I’m a monster.” Her body was also covered with so many ugly wounds.
Right there and then, she decided to release her fiance from their promise. She knew he wouldn’t want her anymore. She would forget about him and never see him again.
For one year, the soldier wrote many letters—but she wouldn’t answer. He phoned her many times but she wouldn’t return her calls.
But after one year, the mother walked into her room and announced, “He’s back from the war.”
The girl shouted, “No! Please don’t tell him about me. Don’t tell him I’m here!”
The mother said, “He’s getting married,” and handed her a wedding invitation.
The girl’s heart sank. She knew she still loved him—but she had to forget him now.
With great sadness, she opened the wedding invitation.
And then she saw her name on it!
Confused, she asked, “What is this?”
That was when the young man entered her room with a bouquet of flowers. He knelt beside her and asked, “Will you marry me?”
The girl covered her face with her hands and said, “I’m ugly!”
The man said, “Without your permission, your mother sent me your photos. When I saw your photos, I realized that nothing has changed. You’re still the person I fell in love. You’re still as beautiful as ever. Because I love you!”
Source taken from: http://academictips.org/blogs/military-a-beautiful-true-love-story/
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3.10.13
Vehicle Registration Plates of Malaysia
Malaysian registration plates are displayed at the front and rear of all private and commercial motorized vehicles in Malaysia, as required by law. The issuing of the license plates is regulated and administered by the Malaysian Road Transport Department (Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia) or JPJ.
Peninsular Malaysia:
A = Perak
B = Selangor
C = Pahang
D = Kelantan
J = Johor
K = Kedah
M = Melaka
N = Negeri Sembilan
P = Pulau Pinang
R = Perlis
T = Terengganu
W = Kuala Lumpur
Note: When WYY 9999 is reached, the algorithm will be altered again to feature the first alphabetical sequence behind the number sequence, resulting in W 1 A. When W 9999 Y is achieved, the second alphabetical sequence will re-emerge between the state prefix and number sequence, leading to WA 1 A. When WA 9999 Y is met, the first alphabetical sequence will reset and the second alphabetical sequence will advance, giving WB 1 A. When WY 9999 Y is reached, a third new alphabetical sequence will be spliced into the algorithm, between the second alphabetical sequence and number sequence, resulting in WAA 9999 A. The series will end when WYY 9999 Y is reached.
Sarawak:
QA = Kuching
QB = Sri Aman and Betong
QC = Samarahan
QL = Limbang
QM = Miri
QP = Kapit
QR = Sarikei
QS = Sibu and Mukah
QT = Bintulu
Sabah:
SA = West Coast
SB = Beaufort
SD = Lahad Datu
SG = Sabah Government
SK = Kudat
SS = Sandakan
ST = Tawau
SU = Keningau
Others:
H = Taxi
Z = Military
DC = Diplomatic Corps
CC = Consular Corps
UN = United Nation
Specials:
Proton = Issued for certain Proton cars.
Perodua = Issued for certain Perodua cars.
WAJA = Issued for Proton Waja cars.
Chancellor = Issued for Proton Chancellor cars.
Persona = Issued for Proton Persona cars.
Satria = Issued for Proton Satria cars.
Tiara = Issued for Proton Tiara cars.
Perdana = Issued for Proton Perdana cars.
LOTUS = Issued for certain Lotus cars.
KRISS = Issued for Modenas Kriss motorcycle.
Jaguh = Issued for Modenas Jaguh motorcycle.
NAZA = Issued for certain Naza vehicles.
SUKOM = Issued only during the 1998 Commonwealth Games which was held in Kuala Lumpur that year.
BAMbee = Issued only during the 2000 Thomas and Uber Cup which was held in Kuala Lumpur that year.
XIII NAM= Issued only during the 2003 NAM Summit which was held in Kuala Lumpur that year.
X OIC = Issued only during the 2003 OIC Summit which was held in Kuala Lumpur that year.
XI ASEAN = Issued only during the 2005 ASEAN Summit which was held in Kuala Lumpur that year.
XXX IDB = Issued to members and participants of the Islamic Development Bank conference.
G1M = Issued to symbolize the 1Malaysia concept.
IM4U = Issued in March 2013 to symbolize the 1Malaysia concept.
Please visit the below link for more information.
Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_registration_plates_of_Malaysia
Peninsular Malaysia:
A = Perak
B = Selangor
C = Pahang
D = Kelantan
J = Johor
K = Kedah
M = Melaka
N = Negeri Sembilan
P = Pulau Pinang
R = Perlis
T = Terengganu
W = Kuala Lumpur
Note: When WYY 9999 is reached, the algorithm will be altered again to feature the first alphabetical sequence behind the number sequence, resulting in W 1 A. When W 9999 Y is achieved, the second alphabetical sequence will re-emerge between the state prefix and number sequence, leading to WA 1 A. When WA 9999 Y is met, the first alphabetical sequence will reset and the second alphabetical sequence will advance, giving WB 1 A. When WY 9999 Y is reached, a third new alphabetical sequence will be spliced into the algorithm, between the second alphabetical sequence and number sequence, resulting in WAA 9999 A. The series will end when WYY 9999 Y is reached.
Sarawak:
QA = Kuching
QB = Sri Aman and Betong
QC = Samarahan
QL = Limbang
QM = Miri
QP = Kapit
QR = Sarikei
QS = Sibu and Mukah
QT = Bintulu
Sabah:
SA = West Coast
SB = Beaufort
SD = Lahad Datu
SG = Sabah Government
SK = Kudat
SS = Sandakan
ST = Tawau
SU = Keningau
Others:
H = Taxi
Z = Military
DC = Diplomatic Corps
CC = Consular Corps
UN = United Nation
Specials:
Proton = Issued for certain Proton cars.
Perodua = Issued for certain Perodua cars.
WAJA = Issued for Proton Waja cars.
Chancellor = Issued for Proton Chancellor cars.
Persona = Issued for Proton Persona cars.
Satria = Issued for Proton Satria cars.
Tiara = Issued for Proton Tiara cars.
Perdana = Issued for Proton Perdana cars.
LOTUS = Issued for certain Lotus cars.
KRISS = Issued for Modenas Kriss motorcycle.
Jaguh = Issued for Modenas Jaguh motorcycle.
NAZA = Issued for certain Naza vehicles.
SUKOM = Issued only during the 1998 Commonwealth Games which was held in Kuala Lumpur that year.
BAMbee = Issued only during the 2000 Thomas and Uber Cup which was held in Kuala Lumpur that year.
XIII NAM= Issued only during the 2003 NAM Summit which was held in Kuala Lumpur that year.
X OIC = Issued only during the 2003 OIC Summit which was held in Kuala Lumpur that year.
XI ASEAN = Issued only during the 2005 ASEAN Summit which was held in Kuala Lumpur that year.
XXX IDB = Issued to members and participants of the Islamic Development Bank conference.
G1M = Issued to symbolize the 1Malaysia concept.
IM4U = Issued in March 2013 to symbolize the 1Malaysia concept.
Please visit the below link for more information.
Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_registration_plates_of_Malaysia
3.9.13
Beautiful Thought by Lord Buddha
Once Buddha was travelling with a few of his followers.
While they were passing a lake, Buddha told one of his disciples, "I am thirsty. Do get me some water from the lake."
The disciple walked up to the lake. At that moment, a bullock cart started crossing through the lake.
As a result, the water became very muddy and turbid. The disciple thought, "How can I give this muddy water to Buddha to drink?"
So he came back and told Buddha, "The water in there is very muddy. I don't think it is fit to drink."
After about half an hour, again Buddha asked the same disciple to go back to the lake.
The disciple went back, and found that the water was still muddy. He returned and informed Buddha about the same.
After sometime, again Buddha asked the same disciple to go back.
This time, the disciple found the mud had settled down, and the water was clean and clear.
So he collected some water in a pot and brought it to Buddha.
Buddha looked at the water, and then he looked up at the disciple and said," See what you did to make the water clean. You let it be, and the mud settled down on its own -- and you have clear water.Your mind is like that too ! When it is disturbed, just let it be. Give it a little time. It will settle down on its own. You don't have to put in any effort to calm it down. It will happen. It is effortless."
Having 'Peace of Mind' is not a strenuous job; it is an effortless process!
TREAT EVERYONE WITH POLITENESS EVEN THOSE WHO ARE RUDE TO YOU
NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT NICE BUT BECAUSE YOU ARE NICE.
Source taken from Mr. Tan
While they were passing a lake, Buddha told one of his disciples, "I am thirsty. Do get me some water from the lake."
The disciple walked up to the lake. At that moment, a bullock cart started crossing through the lake.
As a result, the water became very muddy and turbid. The disciple thought, "How can I give this muddy water to Buddha to drink?"
So he came back and told Buddha, "The water in there is very muddy. I don't think it is fit to drink."
After about half an hour, again Buddha asked the same disciple to go back to the lake.
The disciple went back, and found that the water was still muddy. He returned and informed Buddha about the same.
After sometime, again Buddha asked the same disciple to go back.
This time, the disciple found the mud had settled down, and the water was clean and clear.
So he collected some water in a pot and brought it to Buddha.
Buddha looked at the water, and then he looked up at the disciple and said," See what you did to make the water clean. You let it be, and the mud settled down on its own -- and you have clear water.Your mind is like that too ! When it is disturbed, just let it be. Give it a little time. It will settle down on its own. You don't have to put in any effort to calm it down. It will happen. It is effortless."
Having 'Peace of Mind' is not a strenuous job; it is an effortless process!
TREAT EVERYONE WITH POLITENESS EVEN THOSE WHO ARE RUDE TO YOU
NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT NICE BUT BECAUSE YOU ARE NICE.
Source taken from Mr. Tan
23.6.13
请把失败卖给我
他，诺曼伍德，美国人，著名的收藏家。当时在美国有很多知名的收藏家纷纷花巨资收购一些珍贵的绘画作品，从而大大抬升了某些作品的市场价格。而诺曼伍德却不这么盲目地投资。他想，为什么不收集一些劣质的画呢？如果把那些知名画家的 “失败作品” 和那些无名画家的作品以低价位收购，或许有利可图。于是他做起了收购劣质绘画的生意，用5美元或者10美元就可以买一幅作品。许多画家听说以后，纷纷把自己曾经的 “失败作品” 卖给他或者送给他。没过多久，他便收藏了200余幅劣质绘画作品。几年以后，他在报纸上刊登了一个广告，声称要举办首届 “劣画大赛”，目的是让更多的喜欢绘画的年轻人从这些名家的手迹中学到东西，从而发现好画与劣画的真正价值。
几乎出乎所有人的意料，这个画展举办得很成功。诺曼伍德一下子声名鹊起，而他所展出的作品也为人们所津津乐道。观众争先恐后地观看，有的甚至不远千里从美国各地奔赴画展来观看诺曼伍德的展出。诺曼伍德从展览中提升了自己的名望，而且还赚到了一大笔收入。诺曼伍德的成功在于他的独树一帜，在于他采用了一种逆向思维，在所有的人都在搜集贵重名画的时候，他却搜集了在别人眼里俨如废品的劣画。这种逆向行为让他获得了空前的成功。
Source taken from: http://www.fzzj.org/Article_Show.asp?ArticleID=2765
几乎出乎所有人的意料，这个画展举办得很成功。诺曼伍德一下子声名鹊起，而他所展出的作品也为人们所津津乐道。观众争先恐后地观看，有的甚至不远千里从美国各地奔赴画展来观看诺曼伍德的展出。诺曼伍德从展览中提升了自己的名望，而且还赚到了一大笔收入。诺曼伍德的成功在于他的独树一帜，在于他采用了一种逆向思维，在所有的人都在搜集贵重名画的时候，他却搜集了在别人眼里俨如废品的劣画。这种逆向行为让他获得了空前的成功。
Source taken from: http://www.fzzj.org/Article_Show.asp?ArticleID=2765
25.5.13
Military Story: True Friend
Horror gripped the heart of the World War I soldier as he saw his lifelong friend fall in battle. Caught in a trench with continuous gunfire whizzing over his head, the soldier asked his lieutenant if he might go out into the “no man’s land” between the trenches to bring his fallen comrade back.
“You can go,” said the lieutenant, “but i don’t think it will be worth it. Your friend is probably dead and you may throw your life away.” The lieutenant’s advice didn’t matter, and the soldier went anyway. Miraculously he managed to reach his friend, hoist him onto his shoulder and bring him back to their company’s trench. As the two of them tumbled in together to the bottom of the trench, the officer checked the wounded soldier, and then looked kindly at his friend.
“I told you it wouldn’t be worth it,” he said. “Your friend is dead and you are mortally wounded.”
“It was worth it, though, sir,” said the soldier.
“What do you mean; worth it?” responded the Lieutenant. “Your friend is dead.”
“Yes, Sir” the private answered. “But it was worth it because when I got to him, he was still alive and I had the satisfaction of hearing him saying, “Jim…, I knew you’d come.”
Many times in life, whether a thing is worth doing or not, really depends on how u looks at it. Take up all your courage and do something your heart tells you to do so that you may not regret not doing it later in your life. May each and every one of you be blessed with the company of TRUE FRIENDS. A true friend is one who walks in, when the rest of the world walks out. War doesn’t determine who’s right. War only determines who’s left.
Sources taken form: http://academictips.org/blogs/military-story-true-friend/
“You can go,” said the lieutenant, “but i don’t think it will be worth it. Your friend is probably dead and you may throw your life away.” The lieutenant’s advice didn’t matter, and the soldier went anyway. Miraculously he managed to reach his friend, hoist him onto his shoulder and bring him back to their company’s trench. As the two of them tumbled in together to the bottom of the trench, the officer checked the wounded soldier, and then looked kindly at his friend.
“I told you it wouldn’t be worth it,” he said. “Your friend is dead and you are mortally wounded.”
“It was worth it, though, sir,” said the soldier.
“What do you mean; worth it?” responded the Lieutenant. “Your friend is dead.”
“Yes, Sir” the private answered. “But it was worth it because when I got to him, he was still alive and I had the satisfaction of hearing him saying, “Jim…, I knew you’d come.”
Many times in life, whether a thing is worth doing or not, really depends on how u looks at it. Take up all your courage and do something your heart tells you to do so that you may not regret not doing it later in your life. May each and every one of you be blessed with the company of TRUE FRIENDS. A true friend is one who walks in, when the rest of the world walks out. War doesn’t determine who’s right. War only determines who’s left.
Sources taken form: http://academictips.org/blogs/military-story-true-friend/
28.4.13
Conversation Between The Pencil And The Eraser
Pencil: I'm sorry....
Eraser: For what? You didn't do anything wrong.
Pencil: I'm sorry because you get hurt because of me. Whenever I made a mistake, you're always there to erase it. But as you make my mistakes vanish, you lose a part of yourself. You get smaller and smaller each time.
Eraser: That's true. But I don't really mind. You see, I was made to do this. I was made to help you whenever you do something wrong. Even though one day, I know I'll be gone and you'll replace me with a new one, I'm actually happy with my job. So please, stop worrying. I hate seeing you sad.
I found this conversation between the pencil and the eraser very inspirational. Parents are like the eraser whereas their children are the pencil. They're always there for their children, cleaning up their mistakes. Sometimes along the way... they get hurt, and become smaller (older, and eventually pass on). Though their children will eventually find someone new (spouse), but parents are still happy with what they do for their children, and will always hate seeing their precious ones worrying, or sad.
This is for all parents out there.....
Hang in there!
and YOU, please shower your love and empathy for your parents. You should
take care of their welfare too as you take care of your spouse and kids welfare.
(Source taken from Mr. Dennis)
Eraser: For what? You didn't do anything wrong.
Pencil: I'm sorry because you get hurt because of me. Whenever I made a mistake, you're always there to erase it. But as you make my mistakes vanish, you lose a part of yourself. You get smaller and smaller each time.
Eraser: That's true. But I don't really mind. You see, I was made to do this. I was made to help you whenever you do something wrong. Even though one day, I know I'll be gone and you'll replace me with a new one, I'm actually happy with my job. So please, stop worrying. I hate seeing you sad.
I found this conversation between the pencil and the eraser very inspirational. Parents are like the eraser whereas their children are the pencil. They're always there for their children, cleaning up their mistakes. Sometimes along the way... they get hurt, and become smaller (older, and eventually pass on). Though their children will eventually find someone new (spouse), but parents are still happy with what they do for their children, and will always hate seeing their precious ones worrying, or sad.
This is for all parents out there.....
Hang in there!
and YOU, please shower your love and empathy for your parents. You should
take care of their welfare too as you take care of your spouse and kids welfare.
(Source taken from Mr. Dennis)
28.9.10
苏格拉底与失恋者的对话
苏格拉底：“孩子，为什么悲伤？”
失恋者：“我失恋了。”
苏格拉底：“哦，这很正常。如果失恋了没有悲伤，恋爱大概也就没有什么味道了。可是，年轻人，我怎么发现你对失恋的投入甚至比你对恋爱的投入还要倾心呢？”
失恋者：“到手的葡萄给丢了，这份遗憾，这份失落，您非个中人，怎知其中的酸楚啊。”
苏格拉底：“丢了就丢了，何不继续向前走去，鲜美的葡萄还有很多。”
失恋者：“我要等到海枯石烂，直到她回心转意向我走来。”
苏格拉底：“但这一天也许永远不会到来。”
失恋者：“那我就用自杀来表示我的诚心。”
苏格拉底：“如果这样，你不但失去了你的恋人，同时还失去了你自己，你会蒙受双倍的损失。”
失恋者：“踩上她一脚如何？我得不到的别人也别想得到。”
苏格拉底：“这只能使你离她更远，而你本来是想与她更接近的。”
失恋者：“您说我该怎么办？我真的很爱她。”
苏格拉底：“真的很爱她？那你当然希望你所爱的人幸福？”
失恋者：“那是自然。”
苏格拉底：“如果她认为离开你是一种幸福呢？”
失恋者：“不会的！她曾经跟我说，只有跟我在一起的时候，她才感到幸福！”
苏格拉底：“那是曾经，是过去，可她现在并不这么认为。”
失恋者：“这就是说，她一直在骗我？”
苏格拉底：“不，她一直对你很忠诚的了。当她爱你的时候，她和你在一起，现在她不爱你，她就离去了，世界上再也没有比这更大的忠诚。如果她不再爱你，却要装着对你很有感情，甚至跟你结婚、生子，那才是真正的欺骗呢。”
失恋者：“那我为她投入的感情不是白白浪费了吗？谁来补偿我？”
苏格拉底：“不，你的感情从来没有浪费，因为你在付出感情的同时，她也对你付出了感情，在你给她快乐的时候，她也给了你快乐。”
失恋者：“可是，她现在不爱我了，我却还苦苦地爱着她，这是多么不公平啊！”
苏格拉底：“的确不公平，我是说你对所爱的那个人不公平。本来，爱她是你的权利，但爱不爱你则是她的权利，而你想在自己行使权利的时候剥夺别人行使权利的自由，这是何等的不公平！”
失恋者：“可是您看得明白，现在痛苦的人是我不是她，是我在为她痛苦。”
苏格拉底：“为她而痛苦？她的日子过得很好，不如说是你为自己而痛苦吧！”
失恋者：“依您的说法，这一切倒成了我的错？”
苏格拉底：“是的，从一开始你就犯错。如果你能给她带来幸福，她是不会从你的生活中离开的，要知道，没有人会逃避幸福，不过时间会抚平你心灵的创伤。”
失恋者：“但愿我也有这一天，可我第一步应该从哪里做起呢？”
苏格拉底：“去感谢那个抛弃你的人，为她祝福。”
失恋者：“为什么？”
苏格拉底：“因为她给了你寻找新幸福的机会。”
(Sources Taken From: http://seestory0407mun.blogspot.com/2010/09/blog-post_24.html)
失恋者：“我失恋了。”
苏格拉底：“哦，这很正常。如果失恋了没有悲伤，恋爱大概也就没有什么味道了。可是，年轻人，我怎么发现你对失恋的投入甚至比你对恋爱的投入还要倾心呢？”
失恋者：“到手的葡萄给丢了，这份遗憾，这份失落，您非个中人，怎知其中的酸楚啊。”
苏格拉底：“丢了就丢了，何不继续向前走去，鲜美的葡萄还有很多。”
失恋者：“我要等到海枯石烂，直到她回心转意向我走来。”
苏格拉底：“但这一天也许永远不会到来。”
失恋者：“那我就用自杀来表示我的诚心。”
苏格拉底：“如果这样，你不但失去了你的恋人，同时还失去了你自己，你会蒙受双倍的损失。”
失恋者：“踩上她一脚如何？我得不到的别人也别想得到。”
苏格拉底：“这只能使你离她更远，而你本来是想与她更接近的。”
失恋者：“您说我该怎么办？我真的很爱她。”
苏格拉底：“真的很爱她？那你当然希望你所爱的人幸福？”
失恋者：“那是自然。”
苏格拉底：“如果她认为离开你是一种幸福呢？”
失恋者：“不会的！她曾经跟我说，只有跟我在一起的时候，她才感到幸福！”
苏格拉底：“那是曾经，是过去，可她现在并不这么认为。”
失恋者：“这就是说，她一直在骗我？”
苏格拉底：“不，她一直对你很忠诚的了。当她爱你的时候，她和你在一起，现在她不爱你，她就离去了，世界上再也没有比这更大的忠诚。如果她不再爱你，却要装着对你很有感情，甚至跟你结婚、生子，那才是真正的欺骗呢。”
失恋者：“那我为她投入的感情不是白白浪费了吗？谁来补偿我？”
苏格拉底：“不，你的感情从来没有浪费，因为你在付出感情的同时，她也对你付出了感情，在你给她快乐的时候，她也给了你快乐。”
失恋者：“可是，她现在不爱我了，我却还苦苦地爱着她，这是多么不公平啊！”
苏格拉底：“的确不公平，我是说你对所爱的那个人不公平。本来，爱她是你的权利，但爱不爱你则是她的权利，而你想在自己行使权利的时候剥夺别人行使权利的自由，这是何等的不公平！”
失恋者：“可是您看得明白，现在痛苦的人是我不是她，是我在为她痛苦。”
苏格拉底：“为她而痛苦？她的日子过得很好，不如说是你为自己而痛苦吧！”
失恋者：“依您的说法，这一切倒成了我的错？”
苏格拉底：“是的，从一开始你就犯错。如果你能给她带来幸福，她是不会从你的生活中离开的，要知道，没有人会逃避幸福，不过时间会抚平你心灵的创伤。”
失恋者：“但愿我也有这一天，可我第一步应该从哪里做起呢？”
苏格拉底：“去感谢那个抛弃你的人，为她祝福。”
失恋者：“为什么？”
苏格拉底：“因为她给了你寻找新幸福的机会。”
(Sources Taken From: http://seestory0407mun.blogspot.com/2010/09/blog-post_24.html)
27.9.10
住飯店和坐車 (安全第一)
住飯店和坐車
前一陣子去上國際禮儀的課程，在其中一堂「觀光禮儀」課程中，老師特別告訴我們一些在旅遊中要注意的事項，讓我獲益許多，也一直很想找機會分享給各位。
(一) 到達下塌的飯店時，要注意不要把行李牌上的姓名那一面露出來 ，因為有許多不肖分子就是利用行李牌上的姓名來獲取「下手對象」的相關資料的。
(二) 有經驗的導遊應該都是在遊覽車上分配房間號碼，而不是在到達飯店後或是在有其他團員之外的公開場合分配，因為導遊大聲唱名分配房間號碼時，旁邊別有居心的壞人可能正好趁機記下姓名、房號等資料，然後便可輕輕鬆鬆地進入 「下手對象」 的房間。
(三) 一起同行的朋友，不要在飯店大廳等公開場合，大聲地連名帶姓問對方：「張三，你幾號房？」
「我214 啦！啊老李，你呢？」 「我哦，我316 啊 ...」，一來一往之間，一旁伺機而動的壞人早已輕鬆獲知大家的姓名及房號，不論要色或財都是輕而易舉的事。
(四) 以上注意事項不限於本國，亦適用於語言不通的國外，原因在於每個國家的觀光飯店都有固定做某幾個國家的生意，也就是台灣團的可能都固定住哪幾家飯店，美國團的可能又是固定住哪幾家飯店，因此同一個飯店內住宿的可能大部份都是來自同一個國家的人，所以即使你用本國語大聲互喊房間號碼，可能除了同團的人之外，飯店內其他的人都聽得懂。
(五) 一般搭車，禮貌上，應該要請女士先入座，但若碰上搭計程車的時候，還是應由男士先入座較妥，因為女生比較值錢 ( 這是老師說的 ) ，有時候女生一進入車內，司機就馬上把車開走了。
以上是我上觀光旅遊的課時所記得的部份，參考，希望各位出遊時都能高高興興地出門，平平安安地回家。
這是關於飯店安全的文章。
我去旅行時都會用客房服務點早餐。
最近我住進一家知名飯店我也點用了客房服務，然後把寫了我的order的紙條放在門外。這張紙條上會寫住在房間裡面的人的名字點用幾人份的餐點房間號碼和需要送達的時間等等。
我把這紙條放在門外讓收集的人來收而這完全是個錯誤 !!!
我就這樣讓『有需要的人』輕易得到他所有需要的資訊。這個心懷不軌的人拿到了我的名字和房間號碼然後去跟櫃檯說他是我老公 ( 紙條上會寫『一個』『女生』的名字 )而他需要一把新鑰匙。
結果那個櫃檯人員連問他的身分證號碼或是打電話跟我確認都沒有就給了他我房間的鑰匙 !!!
凌晨兩點，我被開門的聲音驚醒。很幸運的，我除了鎖門外還有把門鏈掛上 ( 讓門鎖即使可以開也只能開一條縫的鍊子) ，而我看見一隻男人的手在嚐試著把那個門鏈拿下來。
我開始大叫，告訴那個人我正在通知警察。那個人關上門離開了。我打電話去給大廳的櫃檯，告訴他們這事想要通知安全部門注意這個意外，隔天早上，我告訴那個驚訝的眼睛要掉出來的飯店經理，他的手下就這樣輕易的把我的房間鑰匙給了一個連身分都沒有先經過確認的陌生人。
要是那一晚我沒有把門鏈掛上的後果...
(Shared by Xiao Xiao)
前一陣子去上國際禮儀的課程，在其中一堂「觀光禮儀」課程中，老師特別告訴我們一些在旅遊中要注意的事項，讓我獲益許多，也一直很想找機會分享給各位。
(一) 到達下塌的飯店時，要注意不要把行李牌上的姓名那一面露出來 ，因為有許多不肖分子就是利用行李牌上的姓名來獲取「下手對象」的相關資料的。
(二) 有經驗的導遊應該都是在遊覽車上分配房間號碼，而不是在到達飯店後或是在有其他團員之外的公開場合分配，因為導遊大聲唱名分配房間號碼時，旁邊別有居心的壞人可能正好趁機記下姓名、房號等資料，然後便可輕輕鬆鬆地進入 「下手對象」 的房間。
(三) 一起同行的朋友，不要在飯店大廳等公開場合，大聲地連名帶姓問對方：「張三，你幾號房？」
「我214 啦！啊老李，你呢？」 「我哦，我316 啊 ...」，一來一往之間，一旁伺機而動的壞人早已輕鬆獲知大家的姓名及房號，不論要色或財都是輕而易舉的事。
(四) 以上注意事項不限於本國，亦適用於語言不通的國外，原因在於每個國家的觀光飯店都有固定做某幾個國家的生意，也就是台灣團的可能都固定住哪幾家飯店，美國團的可能又是固定住哪幾家飯店，因此同一個飯店內住宿的可能大部份都是來自同一個國家的人，所以即使你用本國語大聲互喊房間號碼，可能除了同團的人之外，飯店內其他的人都聽得懂。
(五) 一般搭車，禮貌上，應該要請女士先入座，但若碰上搭計程車的時候，還是應由男士先入座較妥，因為女生比較值錢 ( 這是老師說的 ) ，有時候女生一進入車內，司機就馬上把車開走了。
以上是我上觀光旅遊的課時所記得的部份，參考，希望各位出遊時都能高高興興地出門，平平安安地回家。
這是關於飯店安全的文章。
我去旅行時都會用客房服務點早餐。
最近我住進一家知名飯店我也點用了客房服務，然後把寫了我的order的紙條放在門外。這張紙條上會寫住在房間裡面的人的名字點用幾人份的餐點房間號碼和需要送達的時間等等。
我把這紙條放在門外讓收集的人來收而這完全是個錯誤 !!!
我就這樣讓『有需要的人』輕易得到他所有需要的資訊。這個心懷不軌的人拿到了我的名字和房間號碼然後去跟櫃檯說他是我老公 ( 紙條上會寫『一個』『女生』的名字 )而他需要一把新鑰匙。
結果那個櫃檯人員連問他的身分證號碼或是打電話跟我確認都沒有就給了他我房間的鑰匙 !!!
凌晨兩點，我被開門的聲音驚醒。很幸運的，我除了鎖門外還有把門鏈掛上 ( 讓門鎖即使可以開也只能開一條縫的鍊子) ，而我看見一隻男人的手在嚐試著把那個門鏈拿下來。
我開始大叫，告訴那個人我正在通知警察。那個人關上門離開了。我打電話去給大廳的櫃檯，告訴他們這事想要通知安全部門注意這個意外，隔天早上，我告訴那個驚訝的眼睛要掉出來的飯店經理，他的手下就這樣輕易的把我的房間鑰匙給了一個連身分都沒有先經過確認的陌生人。
要是那一晚我沒有把門鏈掛上的後果...
(Shared by Xiao Xiao)
11.9.10
Hydropolis Underwater Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Currently under construction in Dubai, Hydropolis will be the world's first luxury underwater hotel. It will include three elements: the land station, where guests will be welcomed, the connecting tunnel, which will transport people by train to the main area of the hotel, and the 220 suites within the submarine leisure complex. It is one of the largest contemporary construction projects in the world, covering an area of 260 hectares, about the size of London's Hyde Park.
"Hydropolis is not a project; it's a passion," enthuses Joachim Hauser, the developer and designer of the hotel. His futuristic vision is about to take shape 20m below the surface of the Persian Gulf, just off the Jumeirah Beach coastline in Dubai.
The £300m, 220-suite hotel was due to open by the end of 2006 but has experienced delays and is now scheduled to open in 2009. It will incorporate a host of innovations that will take it far beyond the original blueprint for an underwater complex worthy of Jules Verne.
There are only a few locations in the world where such a grandiose dream could be realised. A high proportion of today's architectural marvels are materialising like fanciful mirages from the desert sands. We have come to expect extravagant enterprises to be mounted in the Middle East, and especially in Dubai. "This venture could only be born here in Dubai," says Hauser. "It has a very open-minded, international community - and that's what makes it so special."
The land on which Hydropolis is being built belongs to His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. It was his last free beach property on this stretch of coast. The project is a fantastic one, yet Sheikh Mohammed's success record with comparable schemes instills confidence that science fiction can become fact. With his support, several companies have been formed to kick-start this phenomenal project, and around 150 firms are currently involved.
"There have been many visions of colonising the sea – Jules Verne, Jean Gusto and several Japanese architects – but no one has ever managed to realise this dream," says Hauser. "That was the most challenging factor, and that's what makes it so fascinating. Despite being a dream of mankind for centuries, nobody has ever been able to make living underwater possible.
Underwater Hotel Design
The original idea for Hydropolis developed out of Hauser's passion for water and the sea, and goes much deeper than just building a hotel underwater. More than just curiosity, it is a commitment to a more far-reaching philosophy. "Once you start digging deeper and deeper into the subject, you can't help being fascinated and you start caring about all the associated issues," he explains. "Humans consist of 80% water, the earth consists of 80% water; without water there is no life."
Hydropolis reproduces the human organism in an architectural design. There is a direct analogy between the physiology of man and the architecture. The geometrical element is a figure eight lying on its side and inscribed in a circle. The spaces created in the basin will contain function areas, such as restaurants, bars, meeting rooms and theme suites. These can be compared to the components of the human organism: the motor functions and the nervous and cardiovascular systems, with the central sinus knot representing the pulse of all life.
The ballroom, located at this nerve centre, will have asymmetrical pathways connecting the different storeys along ramps. A large, petal-like retracting roof will enable the staging of open-sky events. Staircases, lifts and ramps will provide access to the ballroom, while flanking catering areas will supply banquets and receptions.
Hydropolis Land Station
In order to enter this surreal space, visitors will begin at the land station. This 120m woven, semicircular cylinder will arch over a multi-storey building. On the lowest level passengers board a noiseless train propelled by fully automated cable along a modular, self-supporting steel guide way to Hydropolis. A just-in-time and on-demand logistical system will facilitate efficient supply of goods to the hotel.
The upper storeys of the land station house a variety of facilities, including a cosmetic surgery clinic, a marine biological research laboratory and conference facilities. On the lower levels are the staff rooms, goods storage and loading areas, and hotel and parking areas.
The land station also includes a restaurant and high-tech cinema screening the evolution of life in the ocean and the history of underwater architecture. As a finale, the screen will open to reveal the real-life Hydropolis. A viewing platform at the front opening of the spanning roof will allow views of the architecture as well as the light shows of Hydropolis.
Marine Architecture
This structure promises to be a conceptual as well as a physical landmark. While human beings accept the existence of water, we have only a superficial appreciation of its significance. "We waste it, go swimming in it and generally take it for granted," says Hauser. "Humans could actually live self-sufficiently underwater, generating energy, nurturing food supplies and so on. This is why we are starting a foundation to demonstrate something of the importance of water in our lives.
"My general plan was to create a living space in the sea. My initial proposal was a deep-sea project, which looked very different. I had to adjust to the local reality of the natural surroundings and change to a shallow-water construction.
"We want to create the first ever faculty for marine architecture because I believe that the future lies in the sea, including the future of city planning. I am certain that one day a whole city will be built in the sea. Our aim is to lay the first mosaic by colonising the sea."
Hauser plans to incorporate many different elements associated with the sea. The cosmetics will be ocean-based, the cinemas will screen films that focus on aquatic themes and a children's seaworld will educate as well as entertain.
He views his creation as a place where those who do not dive – or do not even swim – can experience the tranquillity and inspiration of the underwater world. "We are expecting around 3,000 visitors a day in addition to the hotel guests. The aim is to inspire people to develop a new awareness of the sea."
As well as emphasising the positive aspects of water, Hauser also believes we are systematically destroying marine life, and thus wishes to draw attention to various dangers and problems, such as the loss of algae and the destruction of the coral reefs.
Funding and Development
Dreams, however fabulous, remain unfulfilled without the cash to support the commitment. "The hardest part of the process was finding sponsorship to the tune of €550m," admits Hauser. "That's what brought me to Dubai. Still, it was a battle which took two-and-a-half years and proved tougher than developing the project itself. No bank would pay such an amount. It's a risky investment, as there are no pilots. We had to convince investors that it is safe and will bring returns on investment."
With official blessing, the Dubai Development & Investment Authority (DDIA) established a framework to handle grants and authorisations. Once the financial backing was guaranteed, the sonar analysis of the seabed complete and 7,000 anchors in place, construction began in summer 2005.
"We are sure that this hotel will set a precedent," says Hauser. "Crescent-Hydropolis is now planning a chain of underwater hotels, and nine countries have shown interest. Some will be the realisation of my initial deep-sea design." Hauser has even chosen to make his permanent home in Dubai. "And that won't change after the project, regardless of where our next project will be. The infrastructure is exceptionally good here - and it seldom rains!"
(Sources Taken From: http://www.designbuild-network.com/projects/Hydropolis/)
7.9.10
Bank ATMs
A team of organized criminals are installing equipment on legitimate bank ATM's in at least 2 regions to steal both the ATM card number and the PIN. The team sits nearby in a car receiving the information transmitted wirelessly over weekends and evenings from equipment they install on the front of the ATM (see photos). If you see an attachment like this, do not use the ATM and report it immediately to the bank using the phone on the front of the ATM.
The equipment used to capture your ATM card number and PIN are cleverly disguised to look like normal ATM equipment. A "skimmer" is mounted to the front of the normal ATM card slot that reads the ATM card number and transmits it to the criminals sitting in a nearby car.
At the same time, a wireless camera is disguised to look like a leaflet holder and is mounted in a position to view ATM PIN entries.
The thieves copy the cards and use the PIN numbers to withdraw thousands from many accounts in a very short time directly from the bank ATM.
Equipment being installed on front of existing bank card slot.
The equipment as it appears installed over the normal ATM bank slot.
The PIN reading camera being installed on the ATM is housed in an innocent looking leaflet enclosure.
The camera shown installed and ready to capture PIN's by looking down on the keypad as you enter your PIN.
(Sources Taken From: http://blog.residesi.com/2008/05/careful-bank-atms-must-read.html)
The equipment used to capture your ATM card number and PIN are cleverly disguised to look like normal ATM equipment. A "skimmer" is mounted to the front of the normal ATM card slot that reads the ATM card number and transmits it to the criminals sitting in a nearby car.
At the same time, a wireless camera is disguised to look like a leaflet holder and is mounted in a position to view ATM PIN entries.
The thieves copy the cards and use the PIN numbers to withdraw thousands from many accounts in a very short time directly from the bank ATM.
Equipment being installed on front of existing bank card slot.
The equipment as it appears installed over the normal ATM bank slot.
The PIN reading camera being installed on the ATM is housed in an innocent looking leaflet enclosure.
The camera shown installed and ready to capture PIN's by looking down on the keypad as you enter your PIN.
(Sources Taken From: http://blog.residesi.com/2008/05/careful-bank-atms-must-read.html)
6.9.10
Alexander The Great's Last Words
There is very instructive incident involving the life of Alexander, the great Greek king.
Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, was returning home. On the way, he fell ill and it took him to his death bed. With death staring him in his face, Alexander realized how his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth were of no consequence.
He now longed to reach home to see his mother's face and bid her his last adieu. But, he had to accept the fact that his sinking health would not permit him to reach his distant homeland. So, the mighty conqueror lay prostrate and pale, helplessly waiting to breathe his last.
He called his generals and said, "I will depart from this world soon, I have three wishes, please carry out them out without fail." With tears flowing down their cheeks, the generals agreed to abide by their king's last wishes.
"My first desire is that", said Alexander, "My physicians alone must carry my coffin."
After a pause, he continued, "Secondly, I desire that when my coffin is being carried to the grave, the path leading to the graveyard be strewn with gold, silver and precious stones which I have collected in my treasury".
The king felt exhausted after saying this. He took a minute's rest and continued. "My third and last wish is that both my hands be kept dangling out of my coffin".
The people who had gathered there wondered at the king's strange wishes. But no one dared bring the question to their lips. Alexander's favorite general kissed his hand and pressed them to his heart. "Our beloved king, we assure you that your wishes will all be fulfilled. But tell us why do you make such strange wishes?"
At this Alexander took a deep breath and said: "I would like the world to know of the three lessons I have just learnt.
Lessons to learn from last 3 wishes of King Alexander
I want my physicians to carry my coffin because people should realize that no doctor can really cure any body. They are powerless and cannot save a person from the clutches of death. So let not people take life for granted.
The second wish of strewing gold, silver and other riches on the way to the graveyard is to tell People that not even a fraction of gold will come with me. I spent all my life earning riches but cannot take anything with me. Let people realize that it is a sheer waste of time to chase wealth.
And about my third wish of having my hands dangling out of the coffin, I wish people to know that I came empty handed into this world and empty handed I go out of this world".
Alexander’s last words: “Bury my body, do not build any monument, keep my hands outside so that the world knows the person who won the world had nothing in his hands when dying“.
With these words, the king closed his eyes. Soon he let death conquer him and breathed his last.
LESSONS TO LEARN
Remember, your good health is in your own hands, look after it.
Wealth is only meaningful if you can enjoy while you are still alive.
What you do for yourself dies with you, but what you do for others lives on.
It is called "Legacy."
(Shared by Mr. Lee)
(Sources Taken From: http://www.speakbindas.com/an-inspirational-story-of-alexander-the-great-as-his-last-words/)
Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, was returning home. On the way, he fell ill and it took him to his death bed. With death staring him in his face, Alexander realized how his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth were of no consequence.
He now longed to reach home to see his mother's face and bid her his last adieu. But, he had to accept the fact that his sinking health would not permit him to reach his distant homeland. So, the mighty conqueror lay prostrate and pale, helplessly waiting to breathe his last.
He called his generals and said, "I will depart from this world soon, I have three wishes, please carry out them out without fail." With tears flowing down their cheeks, the generals agreed to abide by their king's last wishes.
"My first desire is that", said Alexander, "My physicians alone must carry my coffin."
After a pause, he continued, "Secondly, I desire that when my coffin is being carried to the grave, the path leading to the graveyard be strewn with gold, silver and precious stones which I have collected in my treasury".
The king felt exhausted after saying this. He took a minute's rest and continued. "My third and last wish is that both my hands be kept dangling out of my coffin".
The people who had gathered there wondered at the king's strange wishes. But no one dared bring the question to their lips. Alexander's favorite general kissed his hand and pressed them to his heart. "Our beloved king, we assure you that your wishes will all be fulfilled. But tell us why do you make such strange wishes?"
At this Alexander took a deep breath and said: "I would like the world to know of the three lessons I have just learnt.
Lessons to learn from last 3 wishes of King Alexander
I want my physicians to carry my coffin because people should realize that no doctor can really cure any body. They are powerless and cannot save a person from the clutches of death. So let not people take life for granted.
The second wish of strewing gold, silver and other riches on the way to the graveyard is to tell People that not even a fraction of gold will come with me. I spent all my life earning riches but cannot take anything with me. Let people realize that it is a sheer waste of time to chase wealth.
And about my third wish of having my hands dangling out of the coffin, I wish people to know that I came empty handed into this world and empty handed I go out of this world".
Alexander’s last words: “Bury my body, do not build any monument, keep my hands outside so that the world knows the person who won the world had nothing in his hands when dying“.
With these words, the king closed his eyes. Soon he let death conquer him and breathed his last.
LESSONS TO LEARN
Remember, your good health is in your own hands, look after it.
Wealth is only meaningful if you can enjoy while you are still alive.
What you do for yourself dies with you, but what you do for others lives on.
It is called "Legacy."
(Shared by Mr. Lee)
(Sources Taken From: http://www.speakbindas.com/an-inspirational-story-of-alexander-the-great-as-his-last-words/)
2.9.10
World’s Fastest Limousine is Longest Ferrari
It was about 23 feet long roadster with 3.6 liter V8, 400bhp that is expected to hit the UK market at the European Limousine and Chauffeur Show. The formation and the production of this peerless limo is done by limo boss Dan Cowley; who is the blessed owner of the astounding ten-wheeled Terminator (Europe’s longest stretch Hummer).
The huge Ferrari limo is designed from a Ferrari 360 Modena chopped in half and prolonged by 9.5ft with a segment of carbon fiber that is hand-built. It can accommodate eight people and speeds with 0 to 60mph in less than six seconds with a top race of 170mph.
The inside of the Ferrari is no less than a five-star deluxe hotel. It features a 10-inch flat screen monitor that can broadcast images from cameras located on the exteriors. To make you feel at home, the Ferrari also comes packed with a six speaker surround sound system and DVD system fitted inside it.
Breaking the Guinness records of “The fastest Limousine and the Longest Ferrari,” this elite Ferrari is fabricated at an expenditure of £200,000.
(Sources Taken From: http://blog.residesi.com/2008/05/longest-ferrari.html)
(Sources Taken From: http://elitechoice.org/2007/09/13/worlds-fastest-limousine-is-longest-ferrari-guinness-book-of-world-records/)
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