Sunday, August 26, 2012

May be scientists can think how to help retired people to earn some incomes because modern and trendy life of granchildren and current generation. Algae culture may be one of the solution



The Star, Saturday August 25, 2012

Many M’sians unprepared for retirement.

Malaysians are increasingly vulnerable to being financially unprepared for retirement because of their longer life span against early retirement age, a study on retirement attitudes suggests. “An astonishing 92% of current retirees report they left the workforce by age 60,”

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Malaysian Nature society's mission is to promote the conservation of Malaysia’s natural heritage. BUT how to measure the effectiveness of the mission? Leadership, influence, power or integrity of the leadership team?

The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) is Malaysia’s largest and oldest non-government environmental organisation. Today, MNS is the largest membership-based organisation in Malaysia with over 4000 members and 14 branches spread across the country. We have pioneered conservation in Malaysia for the last seven decades, making a difference through habitat conservation and environmental education. Through the joint efforts of our members, partners and supporters, MNS has become a strong voice for the protection of our country’s natural heritage. We will continue presenting our stand by promoting and ensuring responsible environmental stewardship in this country.  MNS mission; For Malaysia’s natural heritage and rich biological diversity to be effectively protected, managed and conserved for the benefit and appreciation of all Malaysians. and its Mission: To promote the conservation of Malaysia’s natural heritage.

Safe Tasik Chini Campaign: This time not just the experts should be asked to join BUT must look for the right experts with knowledge and integrity NOT just popularity.

 Tasik Chini surrounded by development especially oil palm plantation; need a specific guidelines for development around Tasik Chini.
Land clearing right to the lake. No way to avoid surface runoff from going to the lake. Should be a buffer zone to avoid surface erosion causing sedimentation in the lake.

This construction change the nature of the lake which is very unique for the lake ecology, biodiversity and nature conservation.


The development definitely caused effects to local people especially the Orang Asli who depending on lake for their living.
 
KEMPEN NASIONAL
‘Selamatkan Tasik Chini – Warisan Negara & Rizab Biosfera UNESCO’

Undang-undang perlu untuk konservasi hidupan liar: tetapi pendidikan perlu didahulukan agar rakyat faham dan menyokong undang-undang. Disamping itu kajian dan perbincangan segenap peringkat juga perlu sebelum undang-undang di gubal. Kalau tidak sukar untuk dilaksanakan.

Analisis Maklumbalas dan Pandangan Awam terhadap deraf Peraturan di bawah Akta Pemuliharaan Hidupan Liar 2010 dan Cadangan Saiz Kurungan Peraturan-Peraturan Pemuliharaan Hidupan Liar (Pengendalian Zoo) 2012

1.Bilangan dan peratusan maklumbalas yang diberikan
Bil
Peraturan/Perintah
Bilangan maklumbalas
Perlaksanaan (%)
Setuju
Tambah baik
Tidak setuju
1
11
1
(10%)
5
(45%)
5
(45%)
2
15
1
(7%)
3
(20%)
11
(73%)
3
4
0
(0%)
2
(50%)
2
(50%)
4
42
1
(2%)
28
(67%)
13
(31%)
5
2
0
(0%)
1
(50%)
1
(50%)
Keseluruhan
74
4%
53%
43%


Competing for ICT: creativity, intelligence, proactive, research, investment, business, power and conquer

Apple wins $1bn in patent suit against Samsung: Apple won more than $1 billion in a massive victory Friday over South Korean giant Samsung, in one of the biggest patent cases in decades -- a verdict that could have huge market repercussions.

Jay Parikh, the social network's VP of infrastructure engineering has presented a few stats to explain how Facebook works on Thursday, August 23. Everyday 2.5 billion of pieces of content are exchanged, the 'like' button gets 2.7 billion hits and 300 million new photos are uploaded. Facebook says it scans 105TB of data every half hour. More than 500 TB of data, the equivalent of the content of 20,000 single-layer Blu-ray discs, are processed by Facebook everyday. (MSN Updated: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:06:00 GMT | By Relaxnews).
 

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Biodiversity without borders, Rio+20 The Future We Want, challenges for Malaysia as top mega biodiversity in the world: how we can rebranding our university or department that dealing with biodiversity and conservation?

The UN Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020



Towards re branding we must think what to focus on, staff capacity, recruitment and facilities development, networking and globalisation, recognition and funding.

Why Branding is Important? Coca-Cola has been refining its brand since 1886. Thats why they are continuosly competitive. Do we need to rebranding?


  • Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke (a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company in the United States since March 27, 1944). Originally intended as a patent medicine when it was invented in the late 19th century by John Pemberton, Coca-Cola was bought out by businessman Asa Griggs Candler, whose marketing tactics led Coke to its dominance of the world soft-drink market throughout the 20th century.  Below are Coca cola Slogans in USA since 1986.
  • 1886 - Drink Coca-Cola.
  • 1904 - Delicious and refreshing.
  • 1905 - Coca-Cola revives and sustains.
  • 1906 - The great national temperance beverage.
  • 1908 - Good til the last drop
  • 1917 - Three million a day.
  • 1922 - Thirst knows no season.
  • 1923 - Enjoy life.
  • 1924 - Refresh yourself.
  • 1925 - Six million a day.
  • 1926 - It had to be good to get where it is.
  • 1927 - Pure as Sunlight
  • 1927 - Around the corner from anywhere.
  • 1928 - Coca-Cola ... pure drink of natural flavors.
  • 1929 - The pause that refreshes.
  • 1932 - Ice-cold sunshine.
  • 1937 - America's favorite moment.
  • 1938 - The best friend thirst ever had.
  • 1938 - Thirst asks nothing more.
  • 1939 - Coca-Cola goes along.
  • 1939 - Coca-Cola has the taste thirst goes for.
  • 1939 - Whoever you are, whatever you do, wherever you may be, when you think of refreshment, think of ice cold Coca-Cola.
  • 1941 - Coca-Cola is Coke!
  • 1942 - The only thing like Coca-Cola is Coca-Cola itself.
  • 1944 - How about a Coke?
  • 1945 - Coke means Coca-Cola.
  • 1945 - Passport to refreshment.
  • 1947 - Coke knows no season.
  • 1948 - Where there's Coke there's hospitality.
  • 1949 - Coca-Cola ... along the highway to anywhere.
  • 1952 - What you want is a Coke.
  • 1954 - For people on the go.
  • 1956 - Coca-Cola ... makes good things taste better.
  • 1957 - The sign of good taste.
  • 1958 - The Cold, Crisp Taste of Coke
  • 1959 - Be really refreshed.
  • 1963 - Things go better with Coke.
  • 1966 - Coke ... after Coke ... after Coke.
  • 1969 - It's the real thing.
  • 1971 - I'd like to buy the world a Coke. (basis for the song I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing)
  • 1974 - Look for the real things.
  • 1976 - Coke adds life.
  • 1979 - Have a Coke and a smile (see also Mean Joe Greene)
  • 1982 - Coke is it!
  • 1985 - America's Real Choice
  • 1986 - Red White & You (for Coca-Cola Classic)
  • 1986 - Catch the Wave (for New Coke)
  • 1989 - Can't Beat the Feeling. (also used in the UK)
  • 1991 - Can't Beat the Real Thing. (for Coca-Cola Classic)
  • 1993 - Always Coca-Cola.
  • 2000 - Enjoy.
  • 2001 - Life tastes good. (also used in the UK)
  • 2003 - Real.
  • 2005 - Make It Real.
  • 2006 - The Coke Side of Life (used also in the UK)
  • 2007 - Live on the Coke Side of Life (also used in the UK)
  • 2008 - love it light (also used in the UK)
  • 2009 - Open Happiness
  • 2010 - Twist The Cap To Refreshment
  • 2011 - Life Begins Here
  • 2012 - Open Happiness

    More sales of Coca-Cola in Malaysia seen