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Job available in Seksyen 19 PJ

kevinmdk — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:13:22 +0800

Sales position available is seksyen 19 PJ, two shift available 10pm-7pm and 12pm-9pm,one off day per week, job scope is to promote foot care product and share information about ways to reduce general foot discomfort, salary from RM1000-RM1500, multiple commission scheme available.

High potential company.
Supportive leader.
Not much specific requirement as long you are willing to learn or any part time seeker who able to work 3-6 month are welcome as well.
Training available.

Feel free to call or whassap to enquire
Kevin - 0165631427

Dear /K..what do u think..

kevinmdk — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:17:09 +0800

Haze

kevinmdk — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 14:18:38 +0800

Haze is an atmospheric condition where particles, smoke, dust and moisture suspend in the air obscuring visibility.

Sources of haze include emissions from power plants, industrial activities, traffic as well as farming practices.

Forest fires in countries like the US, Australia and Europe during the hot and dry summer season are also a source of haze.

In Southeast Asia, haze poses a serious and recurring problem every year, particularly between May to October, due to the burning of forests in some countries to clear land.

In the 1997 Southeast Asian haze which affected a number of countries in the region, an increase in air pollutants from 50 to 150 μg/m3 is significantly associated with increases of 12% of upper respiratory tract illness, 19% asthma and 26% nasal inflammation (1).

Depending on how sensitive you are, the severity of the haze and the time of exposure, you may experience the following short-term adverse effects:

Irritated eyes, watering eyes, and/or conjunctivitis (a type of eye inflammation)
Running nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, and/or post-nasal drip
Throat irritation, dry throat, sore throat and/or coughing
Headache, dizziness, fatigue and/or stress
Decreased lung function, depressed respiratory immune defenses, chest pain, and/or bronchitis (lung inflammation)
These symptoms are usually mild and will subside when you stay indoor and limit your exposure to haze.

However, in susceptible individuals and those suffering from chronic disease, especially respiratory and heart disease (e.g. coronary artery disease, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), their condition may be worsened by haze. They are more likely to experience more severe haze-related effects than healthy people.

Long-term effects

As much as 94% of the particles in a haze are below 2.5 micrometers in diameter (1), that is, particles that are 30 times smaller than the width of a human hair.

Due to their small size, these ultra small particles stay in the air longer and are easily carried over long distances, increasing their chances of being inhaled by animals and humans.

Known as fine particles, particles emitted by forest fires are found to be toxic to the lungs, and are more toxic than particulate matter collected from ambient air from the same region. (2). Fine particles can also bypass normal body defence mechanisms and penetrate deep into the lungs due to their small size. When inhaled, they can enter the bloodstream and get absorbed by underlying tissue, potentially interacting with other compounds and substances in the body, for example ‘bad’ cholesterol, to produce damaging effects such as inflammation.

Below are some of the long-term risks associated with fine particles:

In a large prospective cohort study of adults without pre-existing cardiovascular disease, individuals with higher exposure to fine particles (measured by PM2.5 readings) experience a faster rate of thickening of the arteries compared to others living within the same city (3). This implies that higher long-term PM2.5 exposures could promote the development of vascular disease.

Long-term exposure to fine particles increases the risk of death by cardiovascular disease and reduces life expectancy by several months to a few years (4).

Long-term exposure to PM2.5, that is, particles 2.5 micrometers or smaller, may contribute to the development of diabetes (5).
Exposure to polluted air by expecting mothers has also been associated with spontaneous abortion, under-weight infants, birth defects and infant death (6).

Considering the short-term effects fine particulate matter has on the respiratory system, it does not come as a surprise that a study said they can negatively impact respiratory health and impair pulmonary function (7). Other studies also linked increased chronic exposures to PM2.5 to population sinusitis in adults (8) and respiratory illness in infants

Haze is measured by the Pollutants Standards Index (PSI).
It is an index developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to present daily air pollution levels in an easy to understand format. In the US, PSI is also known as the Air Quality Index.

PSI monitors air pollutants such as sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, carbon monoxide and particles that are 2.5 micrometers or smaller (PM2.5).

The main pollutants in a haze that have greater health impact are the fine particles that are 10 micron and smaller in size.

Their effects depend very much on the severity of the haze and how long one has been exposed to them.

During a prolonged haze period when the air quality is poor, take the following precautions to protect yourself:

Pay attention to local air quality updates. Recommended precautions you should take will usually be given in the form of advisories based on the latest air condition. So it is recommended that you check your local health authority’s website regularly for the latest air quality update. Here are some websites to check for the following countries:
Singapore: National Environment Agency
Malaysia: Department of Environment
US: AIRNow

Avoid outdoor activities ,especially outdoor sports. Children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those suffering from chronic illnesses, especially heart and respiratory disease, should remain indoor when the haze hits unhealthy levels. Healthy adults should avoid unnecessary outdoor activities. If you must exercise outdoor, avoid exercising in highly congested areas near busy roads and freeways, particularly during rush hours.
Close all windows, doors and any openings that may allow haze to enter your home and office. Turn on the air conditioner if you have one. Note: If the weather is extremely hot, it can become dangerous if you stay indoor with all fresh air intake closed and has no air conditioner. In this case, seek alternative shelter.
Use an air purifier to keep the particulate levels low. Choose an air purifier that is suitable for the size and type of your home. Avoid air cleaners that generate ozone as they will increase air pollution.
Keep air conditioner in tip-top working condition with regular cleaning and servicing. Fine particles can enter an air-conditioned building through the fresh air intake and by infiltration through openings and gaps.
If you are staying in a building with a central air conditioning system, install an air cleaning device. This helps to reduce the amount of air contaminants that may be circulating in your building.
Take your medication regularly if you are suffering from an existing disease, especially heart disease and respiratory disease. If you feel breathless at any point in time, seek medical attention immediately.
Drink more water and increase the intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. They help the body to flush out toxins absorbed through the skin and lungs, and improve the immune system. Cut down on alcohol and coffee as they promote fluid loss and leach nutrients from the body.
Limit or avoid smoking indoor and the use of gas stove, wood fireplace, candles, incense and anything that burns and emits smoke. In an enclosed area, smoke, gases and pollutants emitted from burning sources are trapped indoor and could build up to hazardous level if they continue to burn for an extended period of time.
Avoid driving if visibility is bad. When visibility is severely limited by the haze, avoid driving and use the public transport if you really need to get around. If you cannot avoid driving, do not speed and drive at a speed that suits the conditions. Roll up all the windows, turn on the headlight and avoid changing lanes, passing and crossing traffic. Increase your following distance and stay alert.
Under severe haze condition, wear a respirator if you must go outside. Respirators work better than surgical masks as they seal better and restrict more polluted air from entering the nose and mouth. They also come with the right filter to remove fine particles found in a haze. If you stay indoor and yet still experience haze-related conditions, it may be necessary to use respirators indoor as well.
article from
http://blissair.com/health-effects-of-haze.htm

Did u know..

kevinmdk — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:33:46 +0800

Humans and banana trees share about 55% of the same DNA.

As you look farther back down the evolutionary line to things like bacteria, we share around 40% of their DNA. As you slowly get closer to humans, we begin to share more and more. We share over 60% of our DNA with insects, 75% of our DNA is identical to reptiles, most mammals have 90% of the same DNA as us, and we share 98% of our DNA with chimps, our closest relatives.

suggestion needed on buying house

kevinmdk — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:25:30 +0800

Good day to all,firstly thank you for dropping in my thread
short story is,going to marry soon,need a house for me,my future wife and my dad,
budget if possible around 150k,
i dont really wish to buy a house so soon,but since im gonna engage next year,at least i need a shelter for my small family as now me and my dad are renting others properties in kl..
me and my dad have our own car,but if possible somewhere reachable by lrt station/future lrt station
work around subang,kota damansara and ampang

Thank you again for all ur comment and suggestion
Appreciate it

Today i saw this

kevinmdk — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:04:17 +0800

Hnnnnngggghhhh.....

Selamat afternoon /k

kevinmdk — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:56:07 +0800

What good food there??

thanks all

where to get/change/wrap

kevinmdk — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:47:04 +0800

Hi guys..

My existing wira is having this original fabric seat..the fabric is getting dirty now..so i would love to change it to leather seat which should be more easy to take care..any sifu here know where is the good place to get this service??

Thanks

Im just gonna leave this here..

kevinmdk — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 11:54:13 +0800

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Jusco Pizza

kevinmdk — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:43:14 +0800

Today i went to Maluri Jusco,passes by the bakery and notice there is this pizza counter..

I got one of this 7'' pizza for RM5.99
the name is "pizza behemoth" (dah lupa )

anyway..the thing i love about the pizza is because the cheese cream and come with onion,mushroom and ham topping..

inb4 TS noob dont know resize gambar
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Need advise..

kevinmdk — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 22:51:10 +0800

Hi guys..im thinking to get a tablet budget around RM 1000..is for company and travel companion use..
was thinking to get an 2nd ipad 2 16gb wifi..but would really love to open my ears for more suggestion..i prefer to have a quick and possible not too small screen tablet..

Thank you

Hi /k,help needed

kevinmdk — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:30:06 +0800

Hi, /K..im planning a solo trip to malacca on november..and this is the first time im visiting malacca..ill be going by bus from KL,will stay for 2 day 1 night..but i have absolutely no idea where the bus stop..where i should be hanging..and places that i must not miss out..

therefore..need /K can suggestion and guide..

Thanks

Hi /K..need help..

kevinmdk — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:48:14 +0800

Hi guys...where can i have some good breakfast in KL...around 8 am in the morning...

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When we grow..

kevinmdk — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:53:43 +0800

When we grow adult/old..
we dont really changed..
the thing that changed..
is the increased value of the responsibility..
in every word and actions from us...

or??

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Hi /k ...need recommendation..

kevinmdk — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:29:03 +0800

As on title..any fellow /k member using any particular movie box that u find it good ?
want to buy my dad one so he can watch HD movie anytime he feel like..

thanks

Pulau perhentian..

kevinmdk — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:12:01 +0800

Hi /k,

im planning a trip to go to pulau perhentian next year (around march)..any of /k member went there before..do share ur experience and advise to ppl that nvr been there yet (me a part of it..)..

Thanks..

/K need ur guys wisdom..to aid on this..

kevinmdk — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:23:00 +0800

I cant brainz this..so need /k powerful brain to help..

so it goes like this..

tab A takes 3 hours to fill a tank. tab B takes 5 hours to do so. If both tabs run water together, how long would it take to fill up the tank?

/k ur ans??