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Johor state anthem for Muslims only now

itugenih — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 20:18:21 +0800

The Johor state anthem (Lagu Bangsa Johor) was composed by Armenian bandmaster Mackertich Galistan Abdullah.

It had no official lyrics until 1914 when a staff of the Hong Kong Bank in Johor Baru, Hubert Allen Courtney, wrote the first English words and Haji Mohamed Said Sulaiman rewrote it in Malay.

Adapted from the famous Malay tune Dondang Sayang and officially approved and adopted by Sultan Ibrahim in 1897, the anthem is sung thus:

<beep beep> peliharakan Sultan

‘Nugrahkan dia segala kehormatan

Sihat dan ria, kekal dan makmur

Luaskan kuasa, menaungkan kami

Rakyat dipimpini berzaman lagi

Dengan Merdeka bersatu hati

<beep beep> berkati Johor

<beep beep> selamatkan Sultan

(God cherish the Sultan

Bestow him with all the honour

Healthy and cheerful, remain and prosper

Expand his power, embracing us

The people are led for centuries to come

With independence and unity

God bless Johor

God save the Sultan)

I remember being taught the anthem since I was seven. Students and teachers of all races sang it. We used the word ‘<beep beep>’ thrice in the anthem and sang from our hearts.

Now, will this mean that the term ‘<beep beep>’ would be omitted or non-Muslims not be allowed to sing the Johore State Anthem? Just an innocent question.

the top 20 best candies

itugenih — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 04:52:20 +0800

These are the 20 best Halloween candies

Published on 10/30/2013

By Andy Kryza

There's a reason we risk being arrested for stealing from children every year: except for these terrible ones, candy is the greatest thing in the world, even when it's fake. And when it's fun-sized, it's basically crack. Here, then, are the 20 best candies you're likely to find in that kid you mugged's pillowcase.

20. Flavored Tootsie Rolls
These things appear to only exist during Halloween or in your grandma's candy dish, but dammit they offer the chance to do some great alchemy. Pop a vanilla and an orange in your mouth? Creamsicle. A lemon and a lime? Sprite candy. Eat them all at once? You're a crazy person.

19. Milky Way
Nobody ever requests a Milky Way, and typically they fight it out for bottom-of-the-bag dominance with Three Musketeers and pennies (who the hell does that?!). Like a less gourmet Caramello, Milky Ways are perfectly serviceable, and still provide the sugar blast you need.

18. Laffy Taffy
Some extremely artificial fruit flavoring, a sore jaw, and a couple of jokes that you feel embarrassed chuckling at (and that you suspect Dave Coulier either wrote or stole)? Bring it.

17. Mounds
While some people I work with really don't agree, I think these are pretty good, but where are the nuts?

16. Almond Joy
Oh. There we go. But coconut is still kinda gross.

15. Skittles
Skittles would be way higher on this list if we could forget that time we put a whole bag in our mouth and cut the sh*t out of our cheeks due to all the sugar shrapnel that exploded everywhere. On the other hand, getting Skittles directly into your bloodstream is kind of amazing.

14. Nerds
Nerds are basically little sugar boogers with a slight hint of fruit flavor, but they sadly don't come in flavor combo packs at Halloween. Dump random flavors in your mouth and hope for the best.

13. M&M's
If they were embedded in a cookie or something, they might be #1, but on their own, M&Ms are still pretty great. Especially if they're the peanut kind. Or the peanut butter kind. Or the pretzel kind... actually, why don't they make a little bag with all the different flavors inside? That would put it in contention for the top five. Take heed, Mars.

12. Twizzlers
The Swiss Army Knife of candy, Twizzlers are not only delicious in their artificial strawberry glory, they're also useful as straws and as whips for would-be candy thieves. MacGyver didn't invent these. He only wishes he did.

11. Starbursts
Another in the pantheon of candy-based chemistry, Starbursts come in so many flavors, the permutations among flavor combinations are almost endless. Until you get a little pack with two lemons in it -- a cruel twist of fate that happens all too often. Damn you, candy gods!

10. Hershey's
The American classic is the best melt-in-your-mouth, no-frills candy in the bag. Toss in some almonds and you've got a beast. Toss in Cookies 'n' Creme and you'll wonder what the hell you're even eating.

9. Heath
The Heath makes you feel like a little British schoolboy with its toffee butteriness, and will make you look like one when your teeth eventually fall out from all the toffee you have lodged in your molars for weeks on end. It's a small price to pay for a brittle little piece of perfection.

8. Reese's Pieces
When it comes down to these or M&M's: same shape, same coating. But one's peanut butter and one's chocolate. Mix them together and contemplate if this is how the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup came together in the first place.

7. Mr. Goodbar
The snack so delicious simply calling it Goodbar seemed like a sign of disrespect, Mr. is the king of the Hershey's variety pack -- a simple, peanutty bit of awesome that puts Krackel to shame, and totally puts the dark Hershey out to pasture.

6. Crunch
Finally something healthy. Rice puffs are healthy, right? Especially when they're covered with Nestle's deliciously melty milk chocolate. If you let one sit in your mouth unchewed for long enough, it dissolves into a poor man's Cocoa Krispies.

5. Kit Kat
It's the closest your Halloween bag's gonna come to having a sandwich inside, and let's be honest: milk chocolate and sugary wafers are way better than a tiny tuna on rye. Plus, the 2x2 snack-size Kit Kat acts as an adorable accessory for your Hacksaw Jim Duggan costume.

4. Butterfinger
It's like somebody took a bunch of peanut butter, transformed it into the world's thinnest toffee and layered it underneath a blanket of chocolate. And when you bite it, the little flakes pop off and melt on your tongue like butter produced by a chocolate cow.

3. Snickers
It's easily the heartiest of all candy bars: nougat, caramel, nuts, and chocolate represent pretty much every food group. And this is one that's hard to eat in one bite, even when you're going bite-size. It's worth the effort nevertheless.

2. Twix
The cookie crunch. The deliciously hard caramel. The ultra-melty chocolate. There are a lot of things to love about Twix (three, actually), but this thing's even better in fun-size form. The ratios between the three main components are simply perfect, striking a balance that makes a lifetime insulin prescription totally worth it.

1. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Not only is it the greatest candy out there, it's also the most versatile… especially at Halloween. Are you devouring the mini, with its jagged chocolate edges? The medium-cup, in all its one-biteable glory? Or the pumpkin, which serves as a vessel to get as much sugary peanut butter in your mouth as possible? It's your lucky day: there's no way to go wrong eating a Reese's.

Child dies due to caning

itugenih — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 17:09:26 +0800

Child dies due to caning in Jharkhand, teacher suspended
February 03, 2014 17:10 IST

A school teacher was suspended after a class I student died allegedly because of caning by him, police said on Monday.

The child's parents filed a first information report alleging that their son died on Sunday because of the corporal punishment by the teacher of Rajkiya Ukramit Madhya Vidyalaya in Chano Block though postmortem report showed Tuberculosis as the reason behind his death, Superintendent of Police (Rural) Surendranath Jha said.

Though police were yet to arrest the teacher identified as Arshad Hussain, he was suspended from the school under the rule against corporal punishment, Ranchi District Superintendent of Education Jayant Mishra said.

In the FIR, parents have alleged that a week ago, the child was admitted to a hospital after he complained of backache because of the canning by Hussain.

They also alleged that the boy could not go to school after the incident because of ill-health and died on Sunday.

Teacher arrested for caning student

itugenih — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 16:56:59 +0800

Updated: February 18, 2014 23:01 IST
Teacher arrested for caning student
The Vyalikaval police arrested a high school teacher on Tuesday for allegedly caning a class VIII student of a government high school in Malleswaram.

The boy sustained injuries on his head and other parts of the body. He underwent a medical examination before his parents filed a complaint with the police.

According to the police, the teacher, Satish, said in his statement that the boy was not only misbehaving with girls in the class, but was also causing a nuisance by fighting with other students. The victim did not mend his ways despite several warnings, he alleged before admitting to caning the boy.
Parents’ allegations

The parents rubbished the teacher’s claim. They alleged that their son had been subjected to severe punishment many times. They claim to have approached the teacher with a request not to cane the boy, but in vain.

On Monday, the boy was caned for fighting with a senior student in the school. They accused the teacher of bolting the door before caning the boy who was later cautioned against revealing the punishment to his parents. On returning home, the boy informed his parents who approached school authorities. On Tuesday, Satish allegedly beat the boy again. Hence, the parents filed a complaint with the police.

A police officer said, “We have booked Satish for assault under the Juvenile Justice Act based on the complaint of the parents.”

Keywords: Malleswaram government high school, corporal punishment, Bangalore

Fart is good for you

itugenih — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 23:21:05 +0800

Fart can lower blood pressure
Posted by linyanfeng on April 26, 2013 , No comment

Fart also regulates blood pressure? This is not funny talk. According to “the United States of America science network” reported recently, a new study suggests, exhaust, that is to say, fart, is a manifestation of the intestinal normal operation, to naturally exhaust contributes to stable blood pressure.

The United States Johns? Hopki University neuroscientist Solomon? Snyder led the study. Previous studies have pointed out, the exhaust is a normal phenomenon, the intestines are always squirmed, as long as the peristalsis, there will be gas from the anus. Exhaust and digestive function of the strength, a normal person, every day 5 – 10 times the total exhaust, about 500 ml will exhaust gas. The researchers observed in experimental rats, the process of the exhaust gas can relax blood vessels, which contribute to the experimental rats blood pressure remained at a low level, so it can prevent hypertension. At the same time, they also found, experimental rat cells in the vessel wall can also own synthesis of hydrogen sulfide, this process can also play a role in lowering blood pressure.

The researchers point out, hydrogen sulfide is a kind of gaseous signal molecule scientists found, plays an important physiological functions in the body. Scientists hope to develop drugs that boost generating hydrogen sulphide, which serves as a supplement to existing treatments for hypertension. Paul Liu.

Malaysia is the most under-rated country to travel

itugenih — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 00:01:57 +0800

Malaysia is the most under-rated country to travel in SouthEast Asia

Nothing beats the hot & humidity of typical day in Malaysia better than a refreshing locally produced cup of longan juice - Melaka, Malaysia.

I’m not going to lie – I’m absolutely in love with SE Asia. I’ve spent over seven consecutive years abroad and I’ve covered a decent amount of territory as a backpacker and expat living overseas; however, there are a few things I’m embarrassed to admit. I’ve yet to travel to Europe. I’ve never set foot in Africa. Dido for Central America. The Middle East? I haven’t gone there yet either. So what’s my excuse? Southeast Asia.

Without a doubt, if I only had to travel in one region of the world for the rest of my life, I would almost certainly pick Asia. If forced to narrow it down even further I would likely select SE Asia. There is just so much that I absolutely love about this part of the world. I’ve had many friends ask me which country is my favorite in the region. I simply cannot say at this point in time. Three years ago it was clearly Thailand; however, my tastes have changed and on my latest trip I found myself spending more time in Cambodia and Laos than ever before.

Scenic riverside views from Melaka, Malaysia

One thing I absolutely can agree on though is which country in the region I think is the most under-rated. Here’s a hint: It’s truly Asia. For those who didn’t guess, the answer is Malaysia. The official tourism slogan is Malaysia – Truly Asia. I couldn’t agree more. It’s easily one of the most under-rated travel destinations in the world. Although Malaysia has so much to offer it’s not nearly as popular for backpackers or travelers as countries such as Thailand, Malaysia or the region of Indochina. However, it’s most certainly a place backpackers, tourists or those seeking luxury holidays can all equally enjoy. From the top attractions in Kuala Lumpur to the culture hubs of Malacca and Penang it has something for everyone. Here are 5 reasons why I think it rocks!

A parked rickshaw on the streets of George Town (Penang), Malaysia.

1) Cultural Hubs

Malaysia has two of my favorite cultural HUBs in all of SE Asia – George Town (Penang) & Melaka. Many backpackers and travellers are familiar with George Town in Penang. It’s a popular destination for those looking to renew their Thai tourist Visa or to continue onward southbound to Singapore or Indonesia. For those who take their time to explore this UNESCO heritage city a wonderful selection of colonial homes and diverse cuisine await them. Even more under-rated, in my opinion, is Melaka. Many tourists only take the time to check out Kuala Lumpur or head straight for Singapore. That’s a big mistake in my opinion. Melaka offers gorgeous riverside views, a rich colonial history and very distinct neighborhoods that a treat to explore on foot or by rickshaw.

2) Melting Pot of Cultures and Cuisines

Nowhere in South East Asia have I found such a diverse melting pot of cultures and cuisine. For those who don’t know, Malaysia is ethnically diverse with a large Malay, Chinese, Indian and expat community. Its rich colonial history combined with Indian, Chinese and SE Asian influences have resulted in some of the most diverse and satisfying cuisine I’ve ever tried in my entire life.

3) Diversity in Landscape

I never realized how diverse Malaysia was until I first visited. From gorgeous beaches such as Pulau Perhentian (Perhentian Islands) to hillside retreats such as the Cameron Highlands to exotic jungles such as Tamah Negara there is something for everyone.

Dim Sum for breakfast in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

4) Best Breakfast Options in the World

I was recently conversing with a friend discussing our favorite options for breakfast. It was then that I realized Malaysia has that corned. I’m a huge fan of dim sum which is readily available in Kuala Lumpur, Melaka and Penang. Moreover, when I’m feeling like something else I can’t think of anything more delicious than roti canai - a type of Indian-influenced flatbread – that can be stuffed with fried bananas and dipped in curry sauce.

5) The ability to use English when communicating with locals

Lastly, another reason I love Malaysia has to do with the fact that English can used with most locals. Out of all the countries I’ve visited in SE Asia nowhere (aside from Singapore) can I easily communicate in English for day to day things. Sometimes I like the challenges of not knowing or being forced to learn the local language, but in Malaysia I can get by in English and this makes travel so much convenient and easy.

What is Tohou?

itugenih — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 15:31:04 +0800

Is it anime? Where can I find its torrent?
I can find so many materials about Tohou, but idk what is it.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Touhou

Where to RMA Kingston's pendrive?

itugenih — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 21:44:53 +0800

My pendrive cannot work now, it only last me less than 1 years, I think I want to RMA it, and where can I do it since my dealer run away after I brought it, and it is genuine Kingston's pendrive.

What car is it?

itugenih — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 19:51:47 +0800

New Car only RM22k

itugenih — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 02:24:20 +0800

Economy bad CNY also bad?

itugenih — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 08:50:01 +0800

Why CNY this year so bad until everyone don't like to come out have a tea, just to save money for a cup of tea?

No money how to kawin?

itugenih — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 03:42:14 +0800

They keep asking the same question for over 10 years.
-this is the last angpao
-when kawin
-no more young
-old age then you know need to kawin
-gossip gossip gossip**

Super slowpoke

itugenih — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 05:22:06 +0800

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The shocking true story of how Pringles are made

itugenih — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 05:25:22 +0800

Pringles may be one of the most sci-fi foods of our time. So thin, so homogeneous, so regularly shaped that they can be stacked perfectly, these chips are truly the food of the future. But how are they made?

First, to understand what Pringles (and other stackable chips) are, you have to develop a Zen detachment from the idea of potato chips coming from actual potatoes in any recognizable way. In fact, the Pringles company once argued that their high amount of processing and low potato content actually made Pringles technically not potato chips. (For those wondering, they made this self-sabotaging argument to avoid taxes. 'Snacks' are recognized as necessary in the UK, and so they aren't taxed. Potato chips, on the other hand, are luxury food, and so they are taxed.)

Instead of shaving bits off of a potato and deep frying them, the company starts with a slurry of rice, wheat, corn, and potato flakes and presses them into shape. So these potato chips aren't really potato at all. The snack-dough is then rolled out like a sheet of ultra-thin cookie dough and cut into chip-cookies by a machine. The cut is complete enough that the chips are fully free of the extra dough, which is lifted away from the chips by a machine.

The chips move forward on a conveyor belt until they're pressed onto molds, which give them the curve that makes them fit into one another. Those molds move through boiling oil (I would have thought rat-lard, since anything that tastes that addictive has to be terrible for you, but it's probably just vegetable oil.), and fry for a few seconds. Then they're blown dry, sprayed with powdered flavors, and at last, flipped onto a slower-moving conveyor belt in a way that allows them to stack. From then on, it's into the cans (with usually a good inch of empty space at the top) and off towards the innocent mouths of the consumers.

Use msata port to power cooling pad.

itugenih — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 23:29:38 +0800

My laptop only have 2 USB 2.0 port, and I try plug cooling pad into msata port, the cooling pad run, is it safe to do it?

23-year-old man who has a strange addiction to eat

itugenih — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 23:53:35 +0800

Robert, 23, from Oakland, Tennessee is so addicted to eating this plastic bags that he goes to the extent of stealing them form grocery stores to satisfy his cravings.
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He has been eating plastic bags since he was seven years old. Since his addiction began he has consumed a staggering 60,000 bags.
Robert who prefers the blue plastic bags that newspapers are delivered in starts off his day by eating a bag for breakfast .
Sometimes he even drives around the neighbourhood looking for newspaper bags that have been left outside to satisfy his cravings.
His fiancee Ashley, however is concerned over his addiction – and wants him to stop before their wedding in six months time.
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Robert and his fiancee Ashley

10 Ways Instant Noodles Can Kill You

itugenih — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 23:13:30 +0800

Instant noodles are a fast, cheap and easy to cook food for the man on the go but do you know they can kill you. Here we take a look at the top 10 reasons why we should avoid these sweet temptations.

1. Nutrient Absorption : Noodles inhibit the absorption of nutrients for the children under 5.

2. Cancer : The ingredient in the instant noodles called "Styrofoam', is a cancer causing agent.

3. Miscarriage : Women who are Eating instant noodles during their pregnancy causes miscarriage, because it affect the development of a foetus.

4. Junk Food : instant noodles are enriched with full of carbohydrates,but no vitamins, fiber and minerals. This makes the instant noodles considered as a junk food.

5. Sodium : Instant noodles are power packed with high amounts of sodium. Excess consumption of sodium leads to heart disease, stroke, hypertension and kidney damage.

6. MSG : Monosodium Glutamate is used to enhance the flavour of instant noodles. People who are allergic to MSG consume it as part of their diet, then they end up suffering from headaches, facial flushing, pain, burning sensations.

7. Overweight : Eating Noodles is the leading cause of obesity. Noodles contains fat and large amounts of sodium, which causes water retention in the body and surely it leads to overweight, and obesity leads to heart problems.

8. Digestion : Instant noodles are bad for digestive system. Regular consumption of instant noodles causes irregular bowl movements and bloating.

9. Propylene Glycol : The ingredient in the instant noodles called "Propylene Glycol" which has a anti-freeze property. This ingredient is used because it prevents the noodles from drying by retaining moisture. It weakens the immune system of our body. It is easily absorbed by the body and it accumulates in the kidneys, heart and liver. It causes abnormalities and damage to those areas.

10. Metabolism : Regular consumption of instant noodles affect the body's metabolism, because of the chemical substances like additives, coloring and preservatives inside the noodles.