Saturday, November 24, 2007

Every Number Has Challenges




Studies of small families (three or fewer members) finds that members are more likely to be close to each other than large families, but also more likely to feel lonely than members or large families.


~Kirby, 2000~




Refference:



Niven, D. 2006. The 100 simple secrets of happy families: What scientists have learned and how you can use it, England: Capstone.


Friday, November 16, 2007

The Race of Wisdom



Be quick in the race for forgiveness from your Lord, and for a Garden whose width is that (of the whole) of the heavens and of the earth, prepared for the righteous. Those who spend (freely), whether in prosperity, or in adversity; who restrain anger, and pardon (all) men;- for God loves those who do good.

~Translation of surah Ali Imran verse 133-134~

* For more interesting facts, enjoy reading about "Wise Man" by JHEAINS.

Procrastination


Procrastination is the thief of time

~English Proverbs~


You are supposed to do something now but you postpone it to another day and it may eventually get underdone


Refference:

Majdah et al, 2006. English proverbs & sayings: Student's study companion, Shah Alam: Cerdik Publications Sdn Bhd.

Monday, November 12, 2007

Gender Equality

Gender equality is an issue of development effectiveness, not just a matter of political correctness or kindness to women.

~Dato' Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil~
Minister of Women, family and Community Development, Malaysia