Top 10 things what traveler should brings

For most people, travel is about seeing new places, experiencing new things and meeting new people. Apart from the fact that travel can take time and cost money, there is also a small matter of what to take with you when you set out on your next expedition.

I believe that travelers can improve their overall experience by simply learning what to do without, and only taking those things which are essential for a safe and healthy trip.

Here's a list of the top 10 things to take on the road:

1. Money belt – This is the single most useful travel accessory that I’ve ever come across in all my travels. A small, robust pouch is all you need to hide your passport, credit card and large money bills in an easily concealed format that fits snugly around your waist at all times. No more worries about not having enough money on you, being able to show your ID, or having your valuables nicked from your back pocket while you’re sloughed over a bar or in the back of a bumpy taxi to who knows where.

2. Day wallet – It’s already pretty obvious that the most important part of travel is to always have your most valuable possessions – ie. currency and identification – completely secure at all times. Item number two on this list is complementary to the money belt – a simple day wallet of the kind that holds a few notes and a bunch of loose change, preferably attachable to your person by some sort of chain or hiking clip.





3. Toiletries bag – This item could be a top ten list in its own right, since it should contain everything from your toothbrush to spare contraceptives, all in generous quantities. Bring a collection of pills, tablets, ointments, etc, to deal with a plethora of ailments such as diarrhoea, muscle cramps, menstruation, bites, allergies, or hangovers.

4. Combination lock and wire – This is an indispensable little gadget and especially useful when combined with an accompanying security wire or chain. This way, you can not only lock your belongings in a hostel locker, but you can also secure your stuff in a place where no lockers are to be found; for example, to a metal bed-frame or towel rack.

5. Laminated passport copy – This item may seem like a surprise to some, but it can be astoundingly useful. A crisp, laminated copy of your main passport page is a great way to satisfy all those who might want to see your details during your travels. Ideally, the laminated passport copy includes a copy of the entry stamp for your current country on the back.

6. Compass – Yeah, I know, nobody wants to look like a complete geek, wandering around with a compass and map in their hands. Buy one anyway. Not all cities in the world come equipped with clear street maps with dots on them saying “You Are Here”.

7. Alarm clock – Some travellers may take a mobile phone or iPod with them which has an alarm included. For the rest, it’s probably a good idea to take one of these.


8. Zip-lock bags / Tupperware – This is one of the rare things that I organize before embarking on my travels. I keep my small laptop in a sturdy, water-proof Tupperware container and most of my other things in thick zip-lock freezer bags. That way it doesn’t matter what type of weather conditions I encounter (not to mention the ever-present problem of sweating); my stuff will always be dry. In fact, on any given day, I would be able to throw my entire pack into the next available swimming pool and not worry in the slightest that anything of value would get soaked. Try it yourself and see what happens.

9. Water bottle – This is an important weapon in the keep-your-stomach-happy arsenal. I always find that if you look after your stomach, then the rest of your body will look after you. When you’re on the road, don’t eat too much junk, always have plenty of fruit and vegetables, and a constant supply of clean water.

10. Flashlight – God knows, there are enough idiots on the road that feel that it’s perfectly appropriate to barge into a crowded hostel dorm at three in the morning, turn on all the lights and make a huge, drunken fuss as they try to find their stuff, but you don’t have to be one of them. Flashlights come in all shapes and sizes, and generally speaking, the smaller and lighter (no pun intended) the better.



Remember: when travelling long distances, “you are what you carry”.

3 In 1

The Consumers Association of Penang calls upon Malaysians to abstain from consuming 3-in-1 beverages. These drinks and cereal preparations are cheap and convenient but are laden with excessive sugar which brings with it many hidden dangers to our health.
Malaysians are reported to be among the highest consumers of sugar in South East Asia. In the 1970s, Malaysians consumed about 17 teaspoons of sugar a day. This figure went up to about 21 teaspoons a day in the 1980s. Now, Malaysians are reported to be consuming an average of 24 teaspoons of sugar per day. This is because sugar is present in almost every kind of processed food as well as being an accompaniment to beverages at food outlets and at home.

In addition to these 24 teaspoons, beverage manufacturers have now found another way to increase our daily sugar intake. They insidiously inject extra sugar into our diets by marketing 3-in-1 beverages such as coffee, tea, chocolate, malted drinks and cereal admixtures combined with creamer and substantial amounts of sugar. These beverages are cheap, easily available, convenient to consume and are targeted at people who lead busy lifestyles. They typically contain up to 4.4 teaspoons of sugar or about 80 kcal (kilo calories) each!

The glucose in the sugar gives the consumer a ‘sugar rush’ that they think will help by providing more energy at work or at school. By consuming something that is high in sugar content, and at the same time subconsciously believing that sugar is the real source of energy, many feel as though they actually have more energy. This is however, untrue and is only a placebo effect.

The truth is that we get all the energy that we need from our food sources. According to the Malaysian Dietary Guideline published by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in 1999, in order for us to obtain all our daily caloric requirements from food, all we need to do is eat a balanced diet from a wide variety of foods and eat in moderation. This is sufficient to provide us with our average daily energy requirement of between 1500 to 2500 kcal.

In fact, according to the Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNIs) for Malaysians by the National Coordinating Committee on Food and Nutrition of MOH, as much as 70% of our energy requirement is obtained from food based carbohydrates alone (of which sugar is a form of) and the rest from fats and proteins. As such, there is absolutely no reason for us to ingest added sugar in any form for our energy needs.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) cautions that not more than 10% of our energy needs should come from sugar. If an adult were to live a fairly inactive lifestyle as most Malaysians are known to do, his daily caloric requirement would suffice at only 1500 kcal. If 10% of this energy were to come from added sugar, it would mean consuming 8 teaspoons of sugar or 150 kcal.

As reported, Malaysians are already consuming 24 teaspoons of sugar equivalent to 432 kcal. This is an increase of almost 300% over the WHO recommendation! In addition to this, a sachet of just one 3-in-1 chocolate drink containing 80 kcal would boost sugar intake by a further 512 kcal or approximately 340% over the WHO recommendation.

Unfortunately, many Malaysians do not stop at consuming just 1 sachet of these beverages in a day. We habitually consume far more added sugar and calories from these and other sugar-infused drinks in a misguided attempt to boost our energy levels. With 24 teaspoons of sugar already in the bloodstreams of most Malaysians, an additional 3 sachets of 3-in-1 beverages a day in excess of WHO’s cautioned 150 kcal would increase our sugar intake to 37 teaspoons or 670 kcal – exceeding the WHO safety threshold warning by almost 450%!

For those whose bodies are unable to regulate glucose, irreversible diabetes can result. This sugar if left unexpended as energy can be metabolised by the liver and returned to the bloodstream as fat. For those who absorb these additional and unnecessary calories from the sugar and creamer which is also laden with calories and saturated fats, and who live sedentary lifestyles, obesity and cardio-vascular diseases are a real risk. Sugar also feeds cancer cells and is linked to more than 60 other diseases. It destroys the body in many ways – eroding health, planting disease and ultimately shortening our lives. In short, sugar kills!

Sugar is an unnecessary and dangerous pleasure drug. At a time when Malaysians make up the fourth highest number of diabetics in Asia, it is imperative that we desist from consuming sugar-laden 3-in-1 beverages as a start to living sugar-free lives. It would mean the beginning of healthy and productive Malaysian lives free from the addiction to sugar.

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Attention Mudah's Customer!
Shop safely

1. Never pay in advance to the seller that you do not know. It is always good to deal with COD (Cash on Delivery).
2. Even if the seller discloses their personal information or bank account number, this does not protect you from being cheated.
3. Where possible, request original receipt and a written receipt for the purchase.
4. Never send the goods before payment arrangements have been finalized.
5. Never pay any money in advance, no matter how reliable the seller seems to be.
6. Fraudsters often offer to provide proof of identity (IC, passport, driving license, etc) as a "guarantee". This does not protect you against fraud or being cheated!
7. Some international payment solutions offer built-in security features, such as Paypal, but this is not common. Never use payment services such as Western Union, MoneyGram, or BidPay, as it may be very difficult to control/stop payment with these services. Such services are also popular with fraudsters for the same reasons. Avoid using most international payment services.

Take extra caution when...

1. The offer sounds too good to be true.
2. The other party keeps pushing you to complete the deal.
3. Someone asks for your bank account or credit card number.
4. Paying large amounts to people you don't know. Try to meet up at a shop or at a public place.
5. Buying branded items. It is always advisable to meet up with the buyer at a shop and check the authenticity of the item.

Phishing

PHISHING is the act of sending an e-mail to a user falsely claiming to be an established legitimate enterprise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information that will be used for identity theft. The e-mail directs the user to visit a Web site where they are asked to update personal information, such as passwords and credit card, social security, and bank account numbers, that the legitimate organization already has. The Web site, however, is bogus and set up only to steal the user's information.

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Adakalanya kita merasa terlalu bangga dan besar dengan diri sendiri dan kejayaan kita. Tidakkah kita sedar bahawasanya kita ini terlalu kerdil di dalam alam ciptaan Allah SWT ini? Entry ini cuba membawa kita untuk merenung seketika hakikat ini. Cuba lihat rajah perbandingan saiz planet bumi di bawah:

Saiz bumi dibandingkan dengan beberapa planet lain

Di antara lima planet ini iaitu Mars (Marikh), Venus (Zuhrah), Mercury (Utarid) dan Pluto, Earth (Bumi) adalah planet yang paling besar. Kemudian perbandingan saiz Bumi dengan planet-planet yang lain dalam galaksi:










* Sirius adalah bintang yang paling terang, jaraknya dengan bumi ialah 8.57 tahun cahaya.

* Arcturus adalah bintang keempat paling terang, jaraknya dengan bumi ialah 36.7 tahun cahaya.

* Bintang ke 17 paling terang ialah Pollux, 34 tahun cahaya dari bumi.

* Betelgeuse ialah bintang ke 9 paling terang, 427 tahun cahaya dari bumi.

* Aldebaran pula jaraknya 65.1 tahun cahaya dari bumi serta 38 kali lebih besar dan 150 kali lebih terang berbanding matahari.

* Rigel ialah bintang paling jauh dalam galaksi Bima Sakti, iaitu 700 hingga 900 tahun cahaya dari bumi. Cahayanya pula 40,000 kali lebih terang berbanding matahari!

“Sesungguhnya penciptaan langit dan bumi lebih besar daripada penciptaan manusia, akan tetapi kebanyakan manusia tidak mengetahui.” – Surah Al-Ghafir Ayat 57

Ancaman Krisis Global?

Krisis global akan mengancam masyarakat dunia, yang nampaknya belum dapat dijangka. Krisis global ini dipacu oleh peristiwa-peristiwa yang terjadi di berbagai kawasan dunia pada hari ini.
Pertama, berlarut-larutnya situasi krisis yang sekarang terjadi di dunia Arab dan Afrika Utara, dan tidak dapat selesai dalam waktu singkat, dan bilakah krisis itu akan berakhir?
Sementara itu, pemerintahan baru yang ada masih bersikap mendiam diri, tidak mampu membawa kembali arah pemerintahan yang telah dikuasainya. Mereka masih belum menemukan pola baru, khususnya dalam membuat kebijakan dan arah yang jelas bagi masa depan negaranya.
Di dunia Arab dan Afrika Utara yang baru mengalami transformasi politik dan kepemimpinan, masih terombang-ambing antara memenuhi tuntutan rakyat yang menginginkan segera dilkakukan perubahan menuju sistem baru, yang lebih adil, adanya aquality (kesamaan), serta lebih bebas dan terbuka.
Sementara itu, regim baru yang muncul dan menggantikna regim lama, dan mereka sebenarnya masih mewarisi nilai-nila lama, yang tidak banyak berbeza dengan regim yang lama. Kerana itu, mereka sangat lambat mengumpul aspirasi yang sekarang ini tumbuh dikalangan rakyat.



Sistem birokrasi dan pemerintah yang ada di semua negara di dunia Arab dan Afrika Utara, adalah warisan sistem birokrasi pemerintahan yang lama, dan para birokrat itu sudah lama hidup di dalam sistem autokrat dan diktator, yang tidak mungkin dalam waktu singkat mereka akan ikut berubah, seiring dengan perubahan politik yang sekarang ini terjadi.
Situasi krisis yang ada di dunia Arab dan Afrika Utara itu, diperlambat lagi dengan situasi krisis yang sekarang terjadi di Libya. Di mana Presiden Muammar Gadhafi tidak mudah menyerahkan kekuasaannya kepada oposisi. Sementara itu, Barat bersikap talam dua muka dalam menghadapi situasi di Libya. Sekalipun jumlah korban yang tewas akibat perang “saudara” itu, ramai yang tewas, dan ribuan lainnya luka, dan lebih banyak lagi yang akan meninggalkan Libya.
Bila situasi di Libya tidak ada solusi yang cepat, pasti akan menimbulkan impak krisis kemanusiaan.
Krisis yang sekarang terjadi di Libya itu, dapat mengancam krisis yang bersifat global. Terutama terkait dengan pasukan energy minyak dan gas, yang sekarang ini Libya mempunyai “share” yang besar terhadap pasokan minyak dunia. Libya merupakan penghasil minyak terbesar dunia, sesudah Arab Saudi.
Krisis yang sekarang melanda di Libya sudah mempengaruhi harga minyak di pasaran dunia, dan sekarang sudah mencapai harga $ 120 dolar/perbarel. Paling ketara minyak di pasaran New York mengkhwatirkan bahawa harga minyak akan mencapai $ 200 dolar/perbarel. Ini akan menjadi malapetaka, terutama negara-negara miskin, yang tidak memiliki minyak.
Krisis yang terjadi di dunia Arab dan Afrika Utara itu, ditambah lagi dengan bencana yang dahsyat di negara Jepun , yang terkena gempa dan tsunami, dan bahkan kemungkinan akan terjadinya bencana nuklir di Jepun. Kerana tiga reaktor nuklear di Fukushima mengalami kerosakan akibat gempa yang terjadi. Peristiwa gempa dan tsunami di Jepun bukan hanya mempunyai impak buruk bagi Jepun, tetapi juga terhadap dunia.
Jepun mempunyai perkongsian terhadap ekonomi dunia yang sangat penting, dan negara Sakura ini telah melakukan pelaburan trillion dolar ke berbagai negara terutama di Asia dan Timur Tengah, maka kesan dari bencana yang terjadi ini, juga akan mempunyai pengaruh langsung terhadap negara-negara yang melakukan kerjasama dengan Jepun. Termasuk Malaysia, di mana Jepun merupakan antara negara yang terbesar menjalankan aktiviti import dan export bersama negara kita.Dunia sekarang menghadapi krisis politik dan ekonomi serta budaya dari kesan sebuah proses transisi politik yang luas dan ditambah krisis akibat adanya bencana yang melanda berbagai negara. Situasi ini dapat membawa kemunduran bagi kehidupan kemanusiaan. Khususnya, negara-negara Dunia Ketiga, yang sedang membangun. Wallahu’alam.

Why invest in physical gold?

Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Physical Gold.

10) Gold has always been, and will always be, the most legendary precious metal in the world.

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1) No other investment has the wealth preserving power of gold!