Happy New Year 2013

Wishing you good health, happiness, and success in the coming year and always .May joy, peace, and harmony be yours throughout the year ahead. Have a blissful New Year !!

Doomsday 21-12-2012

Anyone worried that the world will come to an end Friday (21/12/2012) can scan the heavens online over the next two days for any signs of death from above.

The online Slooh Space Camera has been broadcasting a series of live cosmic views all week, beginning Monday (Dec. 17). The free webcasts aim to help the public keep watch for any monster solar storms, impending asteroid strikes or other potential agents of the so-called "Mayan apocalypse" that doomsayers claim is set for Friday.

Myth #1: The Mayan Calendar Ends on 21/12/2012

The biggest and the most common myth doing the rounds is that the Mayan Calendar ends on 21/12 for good. In fact, the Maya calendar is made up different cycles of day counts, and it does not end this year. Rather, one cycle of 144,000 days (394 years) ends – and the next cycle begins.

Myth #2: Mayans Prophesised the Word Ends on 21/12/2012
Never, ever did the Mayans – ancient or current – predict the end of the world or any disaster in December 2012. Such doomsday predictions are just a modern hoax.

Myth #3: A Rogue Planet (Nibru or another) is Headed for Earth
Nibiru is probably the minor name of a god found in ancient Mesopotamian writing. There is no planet named Nibiru, and the fictional books by economist Zecharia Sitchin about a civilisation on this planet are a hoax. For the past decade there have been reports of a rogue object (Planet X, or Nibiru, or Hercubolus, or even Comet Elenin) that will collide with Earth in December 2012. These claims are not true.
If indeed such a threat had existed, by now we would have been able to spot a big, bright object moving towards us and growing bigger every night. It would be one of the brightest objects in the sky, and astronomers would have been tracking it for years.
If it existed, its gravity would be distorting the orbits of planets, especially Mars and Earth. Astronomers know that it does not exist.

10 Reasons Your Top Talent Will Leave You

Have you ever noticed leaders spend a lot of time talking about talent, only to make the same mistakes over and over again? Few things in business are as costly and disruptive as unexpected talent departures. With all the emphasis on leadership development, I always find it interesting so many companies seem to struggle with being able to retain their top talent. In today’s column, I’ll share some research, observations, and insights on how to stop the talent door from revolving.

Ask any CEO if they have a process for retaining and developing talent and they’ll quickly answer in the affirmative. They immediately launch into a series of soundbites about the quality of their talent initiatives, the number of high-potentials in the nine box, blah, blah, blah. As with most things in the corporate world, there is too much process built upon theory and not nearly enough practice built on experience.


When examining the talent at any organization look at the culture, not the rhetoric – look at the results, not the commentary about potential. Despite some of the delusional perspective in the corner office, when we interview their employees, here’s what they tell us:

•More than 30% believe they’ll be working someplace else inside of 12 months.

•More than 40% don’t respect the person they report to.

•More than 50% say they have different values than their employer.

•More than 60% don’t feel their career goals are aligned with the plans their employers have for them.

•More than 70% don’t feel appreciated or valued by their employer.

So, for all those employers who have everything under control, you better start re-evaluating. There is an old saying that goes; “Employees don’t quit working for companies, they quit working for their bosses.” Regardless of tenure, position, title, etc., employees who voluntarily leave, generally do so out of some type of perceived disconnect with leadership.

Here’s the thing – employees who are challenged, engaged, valued, and rewarded (emotionally, intellectually & financially) rarely leave, and more importantly, they perform at very high levels. However if you miss any of these critical areas, it’s only a matter of time until they head for the elevator. Following are 10 reasons your talent will leave you – smart leaders don’t make these mistakes:

1. You Failed To Unleash Their Passions: Smart companies align employee passions with corporate pursuits. Human nature makes it very difficult to walk away from areas of passion. Fail to understand this and you’ll unknowingly be encouraging employees to seek their passions elsewhere.

2. You Failed To Challenge Their Intellect: Smart people don’t like to live in a dimly lit world of boredom. If you don’t challenge people’s minds, they’ll leave you for someone/someplace that will.

3. You Failed To Engage Their Creativity: Great talent is wired to improve, enhance, and add value. They are built to change and innovate. They NEED to contribute by putting their fingerprints on design. Smart leaders don’t place people in boxes – they free them from boxes. What’s the use in having a racehorse if you don’t let them run?

4. You Failed To Develop Their Skills: Leadership isn’t a destination – it’s a continuum. No matter how smart or talented a person is, there’s always room for growth, development, and continued maturation. If you place restrictions on a person’s ability to grow, they’ll leave you for someone who won’t.

5. You Failed To Give Them A Voice: Talented people have good thoughts, ideas, insights, and observations. If you don’t listen to them, I can guarantee you someone else will.

6. You Failed To Care: Sure, people come to work for a paycheck, but that’s not the only reason. In fact, many studies show it’s not even the most important reason. If you fail to care about people at a human level, at an emotional level, they’ll eventually leave you regardless of how much you pay them.

7. You Failed to Lead: Businesses don’t fail, products don’t fail, projects don’t fail, and teams don’t fail – leaders fail. The best testament to the value of leadership is what happens in its absence – very little. If you fail to lead, your talent will seek leadership elsewhere.

8. You Failed To Recognize Their Contributions: The best leaders don’t take credit – they give it. Failing to recognize the contributions of others is not only arrogant and disingenuous, but it’s as also just as good as asking them to leave.

9. You Failed To Increase Their Responsibility: You cannot confine talent – try to do so and you’ll either devolve into mediocrity, or force your talent seek more fertile ground. People will gladly accept a huge workload as long as an increase in responsibility comes along with the performance and execution of said workload.

10. You Failed To Keep Your Commitments: Promises made are worthless, but promises kept are invaluable. If you break trust with those you lead you will pay a very steep price. Leaders not accountable to their people, will eventually be held accountable by their people.


If leaders spent less time trying to retain people, and more time trying to understand them, care for them, invest in them, and lead them well, the retention thing would take care of itself. Thoughts?

The 10 Skills That Will Get You Hired In 2013

No. 1 Critical Thinking (found in 9 out of the 10 most in-demand jobs)
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

No. 2 Complex Problem Solving (found in 9 out of the 10 most in-demand jobs)
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

No. 3 Judgment and Decision-Making (found in 9 out of the 10 most in-demand jobs)
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate ones.

No. 4 Active Listening (found in 9 out of the 10 most in-demand jobs)
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting.

No. 5 Computers and Electronics (found in 8 out of the 10 most in-demand jobs)
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware including applications and programs.

No. 6 Mathematics (found in 6 out of the 10 most in-demand jobs)
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics and their application.

No. 7 Operations and Systems Analysis (found in 5 out of the 10 most in-demand jobs)
Determining how a system or operation should work and how changes in conditions, operations and environments will affect outcomes. Understanding the needs and product requirements of a particular design.

No. 8 Monitoring (found in 5 out of the 10 most in-demand jobs)
Monitoring and assessing performance of yourself, other individuals or organizations to make improvement or take corrective action.

No. 9 Programming (found in 3 out of the 10 most in-demand jobs)
Writing computer programming for various purposes.

No. 10 Sales and Marketing (found in 2 out of the 10 most in-demand jobs)
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting and selling products or services. Includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques and sales control systems.

12/12/12

10 Reasons Why You Should Read to Your Kids

1.A stronger relationship with you. As your child grows older, he’ll be on the move—playing, running, and constantly exploring his environment. Snuggling up with a book lets the two of you slow down and recaptures that sweet, cuddly time you enjoyed when he was a baby. Instead of being seen as a chore or a task, reading will become a nurturing activity that will bring the two of you closer together.


2.Academic excellence. One of the primary benefits of reading to toddlers and preschoolers is a higher aptitude for learning in general. Numerous studies have shown that students who are exposed to reading before preschool are more likely to do well in all facets of formal education. After all, if a student struggles to put together words and sentences, how can he be expected to grasp the math, science, and social concepts he’ll be presented with when he begins elementary school?

3.Basic speech skills. Throughout toddlerhood and preschool, your child is learning critical language and enunciation skills. By listening to you read One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, your child is reinforcing the basic sounds that form language. “Pretend reading”—when a toddler pages through a book with squeals and jabbers of delight—is a very important pre-literacy activity. As a preschooler, your child will likely begin sounding out words on his own.

4.The basics of how to read a book. Children aren’t born with an innate knowledge that text is read from left to right, or that the words on a page are separate from the images. Essential pre-reading skills like these are among the major benefits of early reading.

5.Better communication skills. When you spend time reading to toddlers, they’ll be much more likely to express themselves and relate to others in a healthy way. By witnessing the interactions between the characters in the books you read, as well as the contact with you during story time, your child is gaining valuable communication skills.

6.Mastery of language. Early reading for toddlers has been linked to a better grasp of the fundamentals of language as they approach school age.

7.More logical thinking skills. Another illustration of the importance of reading to children is their ability to grasp abstract concepts, apply logic in various scenarios, recognize cause and effect, and utilize good judgment. As your toddler or preschooler begins to relate the scenarios in books to what’s happening in his own world, he’ll become more excited about the stories you share.

8.Acclamation to new experiences. As your child approaches a major developmental milestone or a potentially stressful experience, sharing a relevant story is a great way to help ease the transition. For instance, if your little one is nervous about starting preschool, reading a story dealing with this topic shows her that her anxiety is normal.

9.Enhanced concentration and discipline. Toddlers may initially squirm and become distracted during story time, but eventually they’ll learn to stay put for the duration of the book. Along with reading comprehension comes a stronger self-discipline, longer attention span, and better memory retention, all of which will serve your child well when she enters school.

10.The knowledge that reading is fun! Early reading for toddlers helps them view books as an indulgence, not a chore. Kids who are exposed to reading are much more likely to choose books over video games, television, and other forms of entertainment as they grow older.

Books have the power to benefit toddlers and preschoolers in a myriad of ways. As a parent, reading to your child is one of the most important things you can do to prepare him with a foundation for academic excellence.     by EarlyMoments.com.

Athalia Delysha

A baby girl…one of the most beautiful miracles in life,one of the greatest joys we can ever know,and one of the reasons why there is a little extra sunshine, laughter and happiness in my Boys world .

 Athalia Delysha 17 October 2012

List of Songs that Inspire and Motivate Me

I thought that it would be wonderful to names songs or tracks that inspire me. I want tracks that kind of encourage me and rise my spirits in the time of need...I've heard my list so many times, that i've got accustomed to the songs.The songs needn't only be inspirational - any thing to relax your mind after a long day's work is also fine! below are list of Song that always made my day.

Luka Chupi - AR Rahman
AajJaaneKiZidNaKaro - Farida Khanum
O plane - AR Rahman
I'm With You - Avril Lavigne
Complicated - Avril Lavigne
My Way - Frank Sinata
You'll be in my heart - Tarzan (OST)
Hakuna Matata - Lion King
That's the Way it is - Celine Dion
A New Day has come - Celine Dion
Bring me to Life - Evanescense
Vellai Pookul - AR Rahman
Take's a little Time - Amy Grant
One Love - Blue
Ya Ghali - Guitara
If I let you go - Westlife
Larger than Life - Backstreet Boys
Musafir - AR Rahman
The Shape of my Heart - Backstreet Boys
Katrin Mozhi - Mozhi
Hans Zimmer-Tennessee
Borrowed Heaven - The Corrs
Unthan Desathin Kural - AR Rahman
Haste to the wedding  - The Corrs
My Life -Justin-Bieber
Linkin Park -Burn It Down
Never Say Never - Justin Bieber
Linkin Park - Burning in the skies
Firework - Katy Perry
Heal the World - Michael Jackson
k'naan feat. david bisbal - Wavin' Flag
Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson
Vertigo -U2
Sami Yusuf - Asma Allah
Wonderful World
Taare Zameen Par - Title Song
Chariots of Fire - John Williams (OST)
Superman - John Williams (OST)
Beautiful - Christina Aguilera
Dave Matthews Band - Everyday
Soundtrack Madagascar - I Like to move it
Underneath your Clothes - Shakira [Dont be misled by the title,the song is a lot about one's innate potential, at least thats the way i choose to take the meaning to be]
The Reason - Hoobastank
A Whole New World - Aladdin (OST)

and many More........

Away we go

A lot of people spend years training hard in the gym without any real results but if you follow a well-structured programme and nutrition plan, you can expect to get an impressively ripped physique in as little as two months.'Having assessed your body, it's clear that you're a mesomorph [has a large bone structure, large muscles and a naturally athletic physique] so I've tailored the reps, sets, rest periods and weight vs cardio element of the workouts to suit your body shape as well as your goals,

Weeks 1-4 workouts


In each superset, do six reps of the first move, then 12 of the next. Repeat this three times with no rest, then rest for two minutes before repeating.
Move on to the next superset until you've got through the workout. If the move requires you to work each side independently, do half the reps on one side and half on the other.
Tempo - 3010 (the eccentric contractions should take three seconds so they recruit more fast twitch muscle fibres)


Day 1 - Chest and back

Superset 1

Barbell bench press, gym ball press-up push

Superset 2

Jumping chin-up knee raise, dumbbell lateral shoulder raise

Superset 3

Power press-up, dumbbell explosive turn and press

Superset 4

Dumbbell press-up row, inverted row


Day 2 - Interval training

10x10sec hill sprints (10sec rest between sets)

5x30sec runs (60sec rest between sets)

3x60sec runs (90sec rest between sets)

Day 3 - Rest day

Day 4 - legs and abs

Superset 1

Barbell deadlift, explosive lunge chop

Superset 2

Bodyweight roll-out, explosive oblique twist (band)

Superset 3

One-leg assisted squat jump, dumbbell lunge jump

Superset 4

Hanging straight leg raise, gym ball forearm roll-out


Day 5 - kickboxing*

2x3min rounds (90sec rest between sets)

3x2 minute rounds (60sec rest between sets)

4x1 minute rounds (30sec rest between sets)

5x30sec rounds (15sec rest between sets)

6x15sec rounds (10sec rest between sets)


*If you can't do this for whatever reason do treadmill or rowing intervals

Treadmill - adjust the incline to 5˚

3min run, 1min walk

2min run, 1min walk

1min run, 1min walk

Rest for 3 minutes and then repeat

Rower

10x50m sprint, aiming to complete each in under 10sec, with a 20sec rest between sprints.

Day 6 - Rest day

Day 7 - Legs and arms

Superset 1

Barbell stiff-leg deadlift, gym ball hamstring curl

Superset 2

Explosive dip, dumbbell biceps curl

Superset 3

Dumbbell lateral lunge jump, box jump

Superset 4

Dumbbell shoulder turn and press, dyna-band biceps curl


What I’ll be eating

After after asking me a barrage of questions about what I usually eat, Davis came up with a perfectly structured eating plan for this programme. Here, she explains how it works.

‘Your nutritional intake should mirror your training programme over the eight-week period, so it will change from phase one to phase two. In the first four weeks the dietary goal will be to meet the energy demands of the volume sessions, while providing a calorie surplus to facilitate muscle mass gain. Your diet should be high protein (2g per kg of bodyweight), high-carb (complex, low to medium-GI) and low-to-moderate-fat

Happy Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day

2012 and this marks the 55th anniversary for Malaysia celebrating it’s independence. The build up to Merdeka has been a whirlwind, especially after the London Olympics. Watching our athletes do us proud over stirred something in me and made me even prouder to be a Malaysian. As i sit down to write this, it really came to my there are number of things to be proud of as a Malaysian. Let me try to list a few and maybe you can tell me your reason.

1) Malaysia is the one place where we have multiple public holidays!

2) We have the world’s number 1 squash player Nicole David

3) We are the home to beautiful rain forests that is more than 100 million years old. In Taman Negara we 
are the highest and the longest canopy walk in the world.

4) We have the biggest flower in the world. The Rafflesia

5) Malaysia’s the only place that has food 24/7 aka the mamak

6) Malaysia’s the place known for the king of fruits the Durian.. ohh yum!!

7) We are home to the first and tallest Twin Towers in the world.

8) We have beautiful crystal clear island and one of the top diving sites (Sipadan) in the world.

9) We have the biggest cave (World Heritage Sites) in the world that can accommodate few of Boeing 747.The Deer Cave is named after the deer which frequented the cave and which native hunters pursued.

9) Malaysia is free from natural disasters (but we need to protect our earth so it stays that way!)

10) We have The Sepang International Circuit where the Formula 1 race has graced our track!

and many more .......

A belated Happy Merdeka Day nevertheless. A Google Malaysia doodle to commemorate the occasion of the 2012 Merdeka Day. The logo depicts Malaysia's national flower, the Hibiscus.

Email from Raymond ...World keeps turning upside down...becareful all

Hi guys,



I have been largely unconscious since 8.45pm last night until I woke up

around 12.30am in Damansara Specialist Hospital. I left office yesterday

at 8.30pm and was driving to Damansara Uptown to ta-pau some dinner for

my family. Just before I reached 7-11 at Uptown, I was rammed from

behind by another car. I got down to check the damage and before I knew

it, I was hit hard on my face and shoulder and fell unconscious on the

road itself.



I was found by a stranger who called my wife as I regained some

consciousness to give him her handphone number. Apart from a bad bruise

on my right cheeks and a very bad shoulder, I am ok, but still feel

dizzy and the doctor who scanned me said that I might have had a mild

stroke from the shock. The heart surgeon will come tomorrow for a check.

At the moment, I really don't know if I am permanently scarred by this

or if I can make a full recovery. My right leg seem not to have proper

blood flow.



No need to visit me, as I hope I can go back home tomorrow afternoon.

Going marketing on 13-17 Sep looks not possible, but I'm sure Andrew can

handle it fine.



I lost the company car which was stolen from me. I also lost my

handphone, my hard drive, my office bag, and my iPad. At least I have my

life, and I wasn't run over by any cars as I was lying unconscious on

the road itself. I guess it's not my time yet to meet the Creator.



I am using my wife's iPad to write this email. I hope all will be well

so that I can return to my normal routine again. Guys, do help me send

this message to the rest of the research and sales team. Thanks and God

Bless. Life is fragile. Treasure it. And for my fellow Malaysians, do

take note that stopping to check bumper damage isn't really a good idea

anymore, even for guys.


Raymond Yap

Happy Birthday Adham Fayaaz Shah

Having seen you grow up from being a baby to what you are right now has been one SUPER ROLLER COASTER. Mama and Atta wish you well for the roller coaster ride that your life is NOW about to throw to you! We hope that you touch the lives of many others around you, just like you have touched ours!!  

                                  Happy Birthday DARLING BOY !!!!!!

 You will always remind our Darling Boy ......from Atta -Amma- Fawwaz - Fayyad - Massi - Amma Maa - Nanni

Happy Birthday Sherry

I wish you a very Happy Birthday Maaaa. I hope that every single day of our lives is a celebration, just like like today. I love you. May you have many blessings to count for the next year too.You have tolerated me and my shortcomings. You have tolerated by limitations and idiosyncrasies. You have tolerated my annoying habits and my mistakes. You are the pillar and support in my life.

You are my all in one !!!! my wife, friend, lover, soul mate and my partner in crime for everything...Thanks a lot

Happy Birthday Adham Fawwaz Shah

Today is the 7th birthday of my eldest son Adham Fawwaz Shah.You grows wiser with each passing year.  Atta and Mama Always proud of you. Best Wish to my wonderful son and a great friend.

                             with Love from Mama – Fayaaz –Fayyad - Masi – Am mam ma – Nanni and Atta

Happy Birthday Baby Fayyad

On this day, you become one year older. But no matter how many birthdays come and go, you will always be our little baby Fayyad. I see a little more of me in you with each passing days.


Happy Birthday Little Sunshine

From : Amma – Fawwaz – Fayaaz –Masi – Am mam ma – Nanni and Atta

The patience to listen, the strength to support, care is just in a woman.


!!!!! Happy Women’s Day !!!!!!

February 29

’Leap Day’ is February 29, which is an extra (intercalary) day added during a Leap Year, making the year 366 days long – and not 365 days, like a common (normal) year. Nearly every 4 years is a Leap Year in our modern Gregorian Calendar.
Ever since Leap Years were first introduced over 2000 years ago with the transition from the Roman Calendar to the Julian Calendar in 45 BCE (Before Common Era), Leap Day has been associated with age-old Leap Day traditions and folklore.

SEED 2011

Red Carpet

Fawwaz On Your First Day Of School

Off you went this morning, with hardly a glance backwards, to grow and learn and discover all on your own. “You’re going to have so much fun” I said, and I didnt mean just today, I meant in your life. Because its the first step. Everyday you change a little, grow a little and become a little more independent. And every day, my heart breaks a little but I am at the same time filled with pride and joy. We have had almost six years together and now it is time for you to begin to find your own way.i understand that you don’t like the school but i believe you will adopt with Mandarin language.Chealla Kutty you are Always Best!!!

I miss you sometimes. I miss the baby, the two year old, the preschooler. But each time one stage finishes, each time another you comes along who is a little different to the last and a lot different to the first, there is so little time to mourn the passing because it is overshadowed by excitement and wonder for what is to come next. I’m letting go. Little by little. Seeing you forever changing and growing, and trying to keep up with you. It happens so slowy I dont notice until I think back to something you used to do, something you used to say, or just how you used to be half an inch smaller. It is bitter sweet, and amazing.

Fathering you has taught me so much. Yes, didnt you know that? You’ve taught me things too. We will continue to hang out together and learn together. But now it is time for you to reach out ever so slowly but ever so certainly from infancy and innocence to begin to discover the world all by yourself. Tiny that you still seem to me.

Watching you grow and helping you to become all that you can be is the most wonderful thing I will ever do. I wasnt far out of school myself when you came along, and you taught me to grow up a lot. Now it is my turn to teach you. I won’t be there by your side so much anymore, but I’m right behind you all the way.

2012 begin of your full time school days,Be good, be kind, be brave. Be confident and patient, but most of all enjoy.....Atta and Mama always proud of u Chella Kutty !!

May this new year all your dreams turn into reality & All your efforts into great achievements. Wishing you a fabulous 2012 with full of great achievements and experiences.A meaningful chapter waiting to be written HAPPY NEW YEAR!