How drug use can impact your life
Making an informed decision
When making a decision about whether to take drugs it is important for you to know the facts about the
drug you choose, and understand the risks related to taking that drug. Feeling confused about whether
or not taking drugs is the right choice for you is not unusual.
Drugs can appear initially to have positive effects – lifting your mood, relaxing you or even giving you
more energy. However, they can also have negative impacts on your mental and physical health, your
relationships, and your life in general.
When you are making your decision, consider the following points:
• Do you know what you are really taking? For example, most ecstasy is not actually MDMA.
• What do you know about the person who's selling you the drug?
• Are you taking anything else (alcohol, illicit drugs, over the counter or prescribed medication) that
might interact with the drug?
• How likely is it that you will have a positive experience?
• How do you know that the next experience is also going to be a positive one?
• Do you know that you will be able to control your drug usage and that it will be safe?
• Can you really afford it?
• Do you know the safest method of use?
• Are you in the right environment – is there someone to help if something goes wrong?
• Do you know what the risks are, and what to do if something goes wrong?
• It is your choice to decide whether or not the risk of taking the drug is worth it for you.
Consider the long-term effects
If you are taking drugs, it is possible you believe that you can manage the effects of the drugs and that
you can deal with the impact it has on your life. Taking drugs might make you feel good, and there may
not even appear to be any immediate consequences to taking the drug.
Sometimes some of these impacts might appear over time and as circumstances in your life or your use
of drugs changes. It may be useful to stop and re-examine the impact of your drug use on your life now
and see whether the negatives are outweighing the positives.
You may find it useful to go through the list of possible life impacts below as a prompt. It may also be
helpful to talk with someone you trust, for example, a friend, counsellor or family member.
In general – your drug use might have impact on your life in ways you might not expect. What were
things like before you started using? How does using affect your life now? How would you like things to
be different in the future?
Your relationships – are you finding that there has been any negative change in your relationships?
When drug use is an ongoing problem, conflict between friends and partners, and family breakdown can
be more common.
Safety – do you ever find yourself in situations where you do not feel entirely in control of your actions?
Being under the influence of drugs could put you at risk of being in danger in certain circumstances.
Buying drugs or trying to get the money to buy them can also put you at risk of harm.
School / TAFE / university – do you feel you are managing your study commitments? You might not
immediately notice the impact that your lifestyle is having on your study. Keeping up with your
assignments and concentrating in class are two examples of how your study can be affected by drug
use.
Employment – have you or a friend lost a job recently as a result of not being able to do your job
because you were drug-affected? The after effects of using drugs (coming down or feeling scattered)
can reduce your ability to work in a job, they often place you in danger of hurting yourself or others at
work, and can reduce your job prospects too.
Financial pressures – have you found yourself struggling to pay bills or buy necessities because you
have spent your pay or allowance on drugs? Have you ever thought about just how much you would
save if you didn't use drugs?
Using drugs regularly can become really expensive. In the extreme, when people are highly dependent
on drugs, funding their habit can be their top priority and can lead to crime, or risking everything on
gambling, only to end up losing.
Dependence – are you finding it difficult to function without taking drugs? When you take drugs there is
a risk that you will become dependent on them. This means that you might feel like you can not operate
without it or that you are spending a lot of time and energy finding and using the drug. Another sign of
dependence can be when you start taking more of the drug as a way to cope, or avoid, the symptoms
related to the comedown.
Violence – have you done something you would not normally do when not taking drugs? Some drugs,
like amphetamines, can increase the likelihood of acting in a violent way, or being the victim of violence.
Homelessness – have your parents threatened to kick you out of home, or are you finding it hard to pay
your rent? If you are spending your money on drugs you might find that there is not much money left for
living (paying rent, buying food, or having the money to see a doctor or buy medicine when you get sick).
Stress – feeling stressed instead of relaxed after taking drugs? You might think that using certain drugs
will help you relax and forget about the things that are causing you stress. However, changing the way
the body and mind work with drugs is a stress in itself, and you could experience tension, anxiety,
paranoia and other symptoms which only increase the feelings of stress.
Psychosis – have you or anyone you know ever lost touch with what is real? A number of drugs can
trigger psychosis, which is a mental disorder where you lose touch with reality.
Depression – have you ever felt depressed after taking drugs, or felt that taking drugs worsens existing
depression? Feeling low after using some drugs is common (including alcohol). This can be due to the
effect of the drug itself or because of things that happened when you were using them.
Injuries and accidents – ever had an accident after taking drugs? When you are under the influence of
drugs you might find yourself doing things that you would not normally do, which can increase your
chance of getting hurt or having an accident.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) or unwanted pregnancy – ever forgotten to use a condom
when you were under the influence of drugs? Under the influence you are less likely to remember to use
protection which can result in you or the person you have sex with contracting an STI or getting
pregnant.
Damage to internal organs – have you considered the impact on your body? Heavy use of some drugs
can damage the liver, brain, lungs, throat and stomach.
Risk of infectious disease – have you considered the risk of disease through drug paraphernalia?
Sharing needles is a major risk for getting diseases like hepatitis B or C, or HIV, which are all spread
through blood-to-blood transmission.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
HOW TO MARKET YOURSELF
How to Market Yourself Effectively
To live effectively in this world, to achieve our goals and make a difference, we are highly dependent on interacting with others. Marketing yourself is simply communicating why someone would want to interact with you. It includes honestly presenting your positive features
– the ones that are valuable in that particular relationship – in a way that interests the other person.
Marketing yourself to others effectively should never be a hard sell. It is communication that the listener will find interesting and will be looking for, as they seek to understand you.
The way you speak, your appearance, and the way you act will all become part of your marketing message. You want them to know that you are a capable and trustworthy person to help them improve or resolve issues in the company.
The benefits of effectively marketing yourself are:
Reference: Tom O’Leary www.lifegoalaction.com
In this uncertain economy, the job market is more competitive than ever. You may not get the interview if your resume doesn’t market your abilities with precision and impact. Here are some tips on how to make yours stand out:
Always remember the basic question that runs through the mind of every employer who picks up your resume: What can you do for me? They don’t just want to know what you’ve done for someone else! Hit the employers over the head with your applicable skills and abilities that you’ve extracted from your work history and education.
Do the thinking for the employer
On your resume, market the skills and abilities you wish to use most and which you think employers want to see. Determine this by researching the company and a job listing.
Keep in mind that people get jobs, not resumes
It’s up to you to get the job through research, effective written and verbal correspondence, and professional interviewing. However, a perfect resume is essential for those completing in a tough economy. Use yours to market yourself as the best person for the position.
Reference: http://www.kaptest.com
How to Market Yourself After a Layoff
There are thousand of people job searching just like you. You will have to find a way to set yourself apart from them as you look for a new position. If you merely present your past accomplishments to prospective new employers, you will remain planted in your past. Instead, you need to use your past experiences to convince employers that you have the knowledge and skills of their company and their industry to help move them forward. If you can do that, you will propel yourself into a new position and challenge.
Learn how to market yourself
Remain positive and upbeat. Don’t let yourself get sidetracked and never give up faith in yourself and your abilities. Most people hate acting as their own direct marketer, but that is what searching for a job is all about. People create their own luck. It starts with marketing the best product that you have…you!
Create a focused plan
Research which industries and areas of the country are hot right now and identify companies within those industries and geographic areas that you want to approach. Network constantly and aggressively, but with focus. Direct your networking to where there are real opportunities. This also involves extensive research: you must learn who the contact people are in the companies, associations and cities in which you are searching and seek out those specific people.
Create the right pitch
In order to land an interview, you first must get past the "gatekeeper" -e.g., the secretary or administrative assistant who controls access to the person with hiring authority. This isn't easy and requires you to develop a pitch that sets you apart from other job seekers. The worst thing you can say is, "I'd like to speak with Bob Jones about employment opportunities." You will be dead in the water with that one. Instead, craft a pitch that demonstrates your knowledge of the company, its products, its markets or its industry. You are much more likely to reach Bob Jones if you tell his assistant that, "I have research on how the data warehousing industry can increase sales and would like to present my findings to Mr. Jones."
In the interview, sell yourself through your own questions
Most interviewers remember more of what they have said during an interview than what the applicant has said. To get beyond this, and to set yourself apart from others, you should impress the interviewer with your own knowledge of the company and its industry. The best way to do this is by asking concise, focused questions that allow you to demonstrate that you've done significant research about the industry, about the company itself -including its products, its market and its competitors. And last but not least, you need to demonstrate that, as a result of your past experience, you can help move the company forward.
Be willing to take a step backward
If it appears that you may have to accept a position at a lower level on the executive ladder than your previous one, don't assume that you are losing opportunities to move forward. In a hot company, or a hot industry, you may move ahead faster than if you seek higher positions in companies or industries that are contracting.
Approach lots of companies
In this economy, it is unrealistic to expect that you can successfully land a new job by talking to only a handful of companies. You should plan to approach a minimum of 50 companies, and contacting 100 companies is not out of the question. From this, if you have followed all the other steps outlined above, you should have a good chance of landing five to seven interviews.
Searching for a new job following a layoff can be one of the most difficult, draining and demoralizing processes that people have to endure. Or, it can become one of the most uplifting, eye-opening experiences that can change your life for the better. Just give yourself time, don't lose your self-confidence and follow a well-crafted plan. Most important, never forget that employers are looking for people who can demonstrate energy, intelligence, aggressiveness and persistence. And persistence will pay off.
Your Recruitment Strategy breaks down to a few simple steps:
Step 1: Qualify Yourself
Write on a piece of paper: a) what you want and need from a job, and b) what you have to offer an employer. Clarifying in your own mind what you have to offer or “Why Hire Me?” List 3 “why hire me’s” to accompany each feature you “want” and “need” from a job.
Step 2: Analyze Your “Why Hire Me” Points
Many job seekers fail to inform potential employers of key facts about themselves, because they have not fully acknowledged their own strengths and skills. Ask friends and associates what they see as your strengths. List at least 25 reasons why an employer should hire you. This will help you more honestly and fully express yourself and improve your chances of being hired. There are no laws preventing you from asking questions and offering information about yourself that makes it safer for them to hire you. Reassure their fears by making it very safe to hire you.
Step 3: Prepare a Resume that will Secure Interviews
The real purpose of your resume is to get you interviews. If necessary, enlist professional help to develop an effective resume that summarizes the key strengths you identified in Step 2.
Step 4: Implement Your Recruitment Strategy
Many professionals market themselves solely through resumes and networking. These tactics are limiting. You’ll do better by creating multiple paths toward the central goal of getting interviews. List on a sheet of paper every method you can think of that could generate leads, and then follow up every lead until you get either the interview or another lead. The following ideas you might not have thought of doing:
o Call people and companies you’ve always wanted to work for
o Tell everyone you know that you’re looking for a job
o Ask for informational interviews
o Ask for other names
o Field prospects from the news
o Join a job-seeking networking group
o Post your resume on the Internet
o Research profiles of people at companies and their progression
Step 5: Secure Interviews
When you target a person and company, call before you send your resume. Request an interview at least twice. If your request is denied, counter with: Do you know someone who is hiring? Which search firm do you use? Will you keep my resume on file for future reference? Make your job hunt a daily routine. Don’t go to bed until you’ve taken some direct or indirect action toward getting an interview. A direct action might be calling a prospect to ask for an interview; an indirect action might be mailing out a resume or developing a new lead.
The combination of fully acknowledging why someone should hire you and implementing a diversified marketing approach can give you the confidence that if you are displaced for any reason, you will know how to go about finding a job. This knowledge may ultimately be as important to your security as the skills you’ve learned on the job.
A foolproof plan is one that provides a diversified approach to securing interviews. The interviews are the key to getting the job because you can’t get a job without one. The more interviews you go on, the better your chances of getting hired.
Before the interview, ask yourself these questions:
The goal of the interview is to be able to answer YES to the following questions:
Don’t leave the interview until you:
1.Make it clear to the interviewer that you are interested, capable, and committed.
2.Ask the interviewer if s/he has any further questions about your background.
3.Express an interest in the position! This is very important. The last impression you make is the one the interviewer remembers best. If you want the position, say so! This could be the one fact that sets you apart from other candidates with qualifications equal to yours.
4.Thank the interviewer for his/her time.
After the interview send a note of thanks, emailed, handwritten or typed. Do not send a printed card, and don't’ telephone your thanks.
Reference: www.hrstore.com/market_yourself.html
To live effectively in this world, to achieve our goals and make a difference, we are highly dependent on interacting with others. Marketing yourself is simply communicating why someone would want to interact with you. It includes honestly presenting your positive features
– the ones that are valuable in that particular relationship – in a way that interests the other person.
Marketing yourself to others effectively should never be a hard sell. It is communication that the listener will find interesting and will be looking for, as they seek to understand you.
The way you speak, your appearance, and the way you act will all become part of your marketing message. You want them to know that you are a capable and trustworthy person to help them improve or resolve issues in the company.
The benefits of effectively marketing yourself are:
- You will ease social interactions and rapidly build rapport with others;
- You will become more valuable to others when they see how you can help them;
- You will become more valuable to yourself when you can see your own positive traits;
- You will achieve your goals more effectively because you will secure the cooperation of others more easily.
Reference: Tom O’Leary www.lifegoalaction.com
In this uncertain economy, the job market is more competitive than ever. You may not get the interview if your resume doesn’t market your abilities with precision and impact. Here are some tips on how to make yours stand out:
- Put yourself in the employer’s position
Always remember the basic question that runs through the mind of every employer who picks up your resume: What can you do for me? They don’t just want to know what you’ve done for someone else! Hit the employers over the head with your applicable skills and abilities that you’ve extracted from your work history and education.
Do the thinking for the employer
On your resume, market the skills and abilities you wish to use most and which you think employers want to see. Determine this by researching the company and a job listing.
Keep in mind that people get jobs, not resumes
It’s up to you to get the job through research, effective written and verbal correspondence, and professional interviewing. However, a perfect resume is essential for those completing in a tough economy. Use yours to market yourself as the best person for the position.
Reference: http://www.kaptest.com
How to Market Yourself After a Layoff
There are thousand of people job searching just like you. You will have to find a way to set yourself apart from them as you look for a new position. If you merely present your past accomplishments to prospective new employers, you will remain planted in your past. Instead, you need to use your past experiences to convince employers that you have the knowledge and skills of their company and their industry to help move them forward. If you can do that, you will propel yourself into a new position and challenge.
Learn how to market yourself
Remain positive and upbeat. Don’t let yourself get sidetracked and never give up faith in yourself and your abilities. Most people hate acting as their own direct marketer, but that is what searching for a job is all about. People create their own luck. It starts with marketing the best product that you have…you!
Create a focused plan
Research which industries and areas of the country are hot right now and identify companies within those industries and geographic areas that you want to approach. Network constantly and aggressively, but with focus. Direct your networking to where there are real opportunities. This also involves extensive research: you must learn who the contact people are in the companies, associations and cities in which you are searching and seek out those specific people.
Create the right pitch
In order to land an interview, you first must get past the "gatekeeper" -e.g., the secretary or administrative assistant who controls access to the person with hiring authority. This isn't easy and requires you to develop a pitch that sets you apart from other job seekers. The worst thing you can say is, "I'd like to speak with Bob Jones about employment opportunities." You will be dead in the water with that one. Instead, craft a pitch that demonstrates your knowledge of the company, its products, its markets or its industry. You are much more likely to reach Bob Jones if you tell his assistant that, "I have research on how the data warehousing industry can increase sales and would like to present my findings to Mr. Jones."
In the interview, sell yourself through your own questions
Most interviewers remember more of what they have said during an interview than what the applicant has said. To get beyond this, and to set yourself apart from others, you should impress the interviewer with your own knowledge of the company and its industry. The best way to do this is by asking concise, focused questions that allow you to demonstrate that you've done significant research about the industry, about the company itself -including its products, its market and its competitors. And last but not least, you need to demonstrate that, as a result of your past experience, you can help move the company forward.
Be willing to take a step backward
If it appears that you may have to accept a position at a lower level on the executive ladder than your previous one, don't assume that you are losing opportunities to move forward. In a hot company, or a hot industry, you may move ahead faster than if you seek higher positions in companies or industries that are contracting.
Approach lots of companies
In this economy, it is unrealistic to expect that you can successfully land a new job by talking to only a handful of companies. You should plan to approach a minimum of 50 companies, and contacting 100 companies is not out of the question. From this, if you have followed all the other steps outlined above, you should have a good chance of landing five to seven interviews.
Searching for a new job following a layoff can be one of the most difficult, draining and demoralizing processes that people have to endure. Or, it can become one of the most uplifting, eye-opening experiences that can change your life for the better. Just give yourself time, don't lose your self-confidence and follow a well-crafted plan. Most important, never forget that employers are looking for people who can demonstrate energy, intelligence, aggressiveness and persistence. And persistence will pay off.
Your Recruitment Strategy breaks down to a few simple steps:
Step 1: Qualify Yourself
Write on a piece of paper: a) what you want and need from a job, and b) what you have to offer an employer. Clarifying in your own mind what you have to offer or “Why Hire Me?” List 3 “why hire me’s” to accompany each feature you “want” and “need” from a job.
Step 2: Analyze Your “Why Hire Me” Points
Many job seekers fail to inform potential employers of key facts about themselves, because they have not fully acknowledged their own strengths and skills. Ask friends and associates what they see as your strengths. List at least 25 reasons why an employer should hire you. This will help you more honestly and fully express yourself and improve your chances of being hired. There are no laws preventing you from asking questions and offering information about yourself that makes it safer for them to hire you. Reassure their fears by making it very safe to hire you.
Step 3: Prepare a Resume that will Secure Interviews
The real purpose of your resume is to get you interviews. If necessary, enlist professional help to develop an effective resume that summarizes the key strengths you identified in Step 2.
Step 4: Implement Your Recruitment Strategy
Many professionals market themselves solely through resumes and networking. These tactics are limiting. You’ll do better by creating multiple paths toward the central goal of getting interviews. List on a sheet of paper every method you can think of that could generate leads, and then follow up every lead until you get either the interview or another lead. The following ideas you might not have thought of doing:
o Call people and companies you’ve always wanted to work for
o Tell everyone you know that you’re looking for a job
o Ask for informational interviews
o Ask for other names
o Field prospects from the news
o Join a job-seeking networking group
o Post your resume on the Internet
o Research profiles of people at companies and their progression
Step 5: Secure Interviews
When you target a person and company, call before you send your resume. Request an interview at least twice. If your request is denied, counter with: Do you know someone who is hiring? Which search firm do you use? Will you keep my resume on file for future reference? Make your job hunt a daily routine. Don’t go to bed until you’ve taken some direct or indirect action toward getting an interview. A direct action might be calling a prospect to ask for an interview; an indirect action might be mailing out a resume or developing a new lead.
The combination of fully acknowledging why someone should hire you and implementing a diversified marketing approach can give you the confidence that if you are displaced for any reason, you will know how to go about finding a job. This knowledge may ultimately be as important to your security as the skills you’ve learned on the job.
A foolproof plan is one that provides a diversified approach to securing interviews. The interviews are the key to getting the job because you can’t get a job without one. The more interviews you go on, the better your chances of getting hired.
Before the interview, ask yourself these questions:
- Why am I gong to this company? What kind of commitment am I willing to make to this company?
- Why should they hire me? Do I have the skills and experience for the position?
- Am I interested in this position?
- Do I display interest in this position through my appearance and attitude?
- Am I willing to take this position if it is offered?
- Am I willing to learn? Am I willing to change my attitude if necessary?
- Have I researched this company to make sure I’ll ask intelligent questions?
The goal of the interview is to be able to answer YES to the following questions:
- Does the interviewer know I am interested in his/her position and company?
- Am I capable of handling this position? Explain in terms of your experience, skills, education, talents, attitudes, and core values.
- Will I stay for a reasonable length of time, and will my values and commitment align with the company’s expectations?
Don’t leave the interview until you:
1.Make it clear to the interviewer that you are interested, capable, and committed.
2.Ask the interviewer if s/he has any further questions about your background.
3.Express an interest in the position! This is very important. The last impression you make is the one the interviewer remembers best. If you want the position, say so! This could be the one fact that sets you apart from other candidates with qualifications equal to yours.
4.Thank the interviewer for his/her time.
After the interview send a note of thanks, emailed, handwritten or typed. Do not send a printed card, and don't’ telephone your thanks.
Reference: www.hrstore.com/market_yourself.html
KEM SUKARELAWAN INTEGRASI YAYASAN SULTANAH BAHIYAH 2014
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Top 10 Malaysian food
Top 10 Malaysian food
We Malaysians are very proud of our food indeed. In the spirit of Merdeka, we're taking a look at the 10 best foods that represent our collective Malaysian appetite the best! Apologies in advance if we miss out your fave, let us know what your picks are in the comments below!
1. Nasi Lemak
Ahhhh, the infamous Nasi Lemak. At it's heart, sumptuous fragrant coconut rice with cucumbers, sambal, and ikan bilis. Available in a thousand different forms, from nasi lemak bungkus at the mamak, nasi lemak goreng, nasi lemak ayam berempah, and the list goes on and on. The truly constant thing about this dish? It's something everyone can sit down and enjoy together.
Ahhhh, the infamous Nasi Lemak. At it's heart, sumptuous fragrant coconut rice with cucumbers, sambal, and ikan bilis. Available in a thousand different forms, from nasi lemak bungkus at the mamak, nasi lemak goreng, nasi lemak ayam berempah, and the list goes on and on. The truly constant thing about this dish? It's something everyone can sit down and enjoy together.
2. Roti Canai and Teh Tarik
Ah, the infamous Roti Canai. Many a friendship was solidified sitting at Raju's in Jalan Gasing, with a warm Teh Tarik in hand an Roti Canai fresh off the pan steaming slightly in the morning cold. Essentially a bread made from dough, ghee, egg, flour, and water, Roti Canai is very much a part of every Malaysian's life, served with fish or chicken curry and of course, dhal curry.
Ah, the infamous Roti Canai. Many a friendship was solidified sitting at Raju's in Jalan Gasing, with a warm Teh Tarik in hand an Roti Canai fresh off the pan steaming slightly in the morning cold. Essentially a bread made from dough, ghee, egg, flour, and water, Roti Canai is very much a part of every Malaysian's life, served with fish or chicken curry and of course, dhal curry.
3. Asam Laksa
A particular pride of Malaysia's now that it's been placed in the top 10 foods in the entire world, asam laksa is a fragrant broth flavored with tamarinds, with plenty of mackarel fish flakes, mint, pineapple, lettuce, and usually thick rice noodles. Savored all over Malaysia, there are many different varieties that use different combinations of ingredients, making this a truly Malaysian cuisine.
A particular pride of Malaysia's now that it's been placed in the top 10 foods in the entire world, asam laksa is a fragrant broth flavored with tamarinds, with plenty of mackarel fish flakes, mint, pineapple, lettuce, and usually thick rice noodles. Savored all over Malaysia, there are many different varieties that use different combinations of ingredients, making this a truly Malaysian cuisine.
4. Bah Kut Teh/Chic Kut Teh
Essentially meat bone tea, this Chinese delicacy is exceedingly popular among KL-ites, and usually comes in chicken and pork variants, though many will swear that pork is far superior. The constant though, is the savory tea base, with many spices, including star anise, cinnamon, cloves, dang gui, fennel seeds and garlic, in which the meat is simmered. Eaten with rice or noodles, Bah Kut Teh stalls are usually found chock full of happy eaters.
Essentially meat bone tea, this Chinese delicacy is exceedingly popular among KL-ites, and usually comes in chicken and pork variants, though many will swear that pork is far superior. The constant though, is the savory tea base, with many spices, including star anise, cinnamon, cloves, dang gui, fennel seeds and garlic, in which the meat is simmered. Eaten with rice or noodles, Bah Kut Teh stalls are usually found chock full of happy eaters.
5. Chicken Rice
There are many kinds of chicken rice out there, from the Hainanese variant with smooth steamed chicken, to the Malay chicken rice with it's fragrant herbs, roast chicken, honey chicken, and many others. Good chicken rice is something of a delicacy, albeit an extremely affordable one. While Ipoh's chicken rice is much heralded as the best in Malaysia, there are plenty of great places to be found in every city.
There are many kinds of chicken rice out there, from the Hainanese variant with smooth steamed chicken, to the Malay chicken rice with it's fragrant herbs, roast chicken, honey chicken, and many others. Good chicken rice is something of a delicacy, albeit an extremely affordable one. While Ipoh's chicken rice is much heralded as the best in Malaysia, there are plenty of great places to be found in every city.
6. Rojak
A fruit/vege salad with dark, thick prawn paste and yau char quai, rojak can be bought from street vendors everywhere, and like many other Malaysian foods, available in different variants, so there's plenty of choice for everyone.
A fruit/vege salad with dark, thick prawn paste and yau char quai, rojak can be bought from street vendors everywhere, and like many other Malaysian foods, available in different variants, so there's plenty of choice for everyone.
7. Satay
Ah, Satay. Sticks of marinated, grilled meat, served with a sweet chilli or peanut sauce, often with ketupat, rice that's been wrapped in pandan leaves and cooked in it. There's no real rule to what eat you can use for satay- you most commonly see chicken and beef, but some stalls offer deer meat, roast boar, and any other meat you can imagine on a stick.
Ah, Satay. Sticks of marinated, grilled meat, served with a sweet chilli or peanut sauce, often with ketupat, rice that's been wrapped in pandan leaves and cooked in it. There's no real rule to what eat you can use for satay- you most commonly see chicken and beef, but some stalls offer deer meat, roast boar, and any other meat you can imagine on a stick.
8. Lontong
Think of lontong as vanilla- it's not really that appetizing on it's own, but when brought together with other flavors, the resulting combination is incredible. Lontong itself is rice, rolled in banana leaves and steamed before being cut into cakes, and then eaten with a variety of different sauces and dishes. Used in Soto, Gado Gado, and even with Satay, Lontong is a versatile must-have for Malaysia's many savory foods.
Think of lontong as vanilla- it's not really that appetizing on it's own, but when brought together with other flavors, the resulting combination is incredible. Lontong itself is rice, rolled in banana leaves and steamed before being cut into cakes, and then eaten with a variety of different sauces and dishes. Used in Soto, Gado Gado, and even with Satay, Lontong is a versatile must-have for Malaysia's many savory foods.
9. Nasi Dagang
Literally 'Trade Rice', Nasi Dagang is rice steamed in coconut milk and eaten with fish curry and picked vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and a variety of different meat dishes. Primarily hailing from the Eastern coast of Malaysia, Nasi Dagang is a genuinely Malaysian dish all can enjoy.
Literally 'Trade Rice', Nasi Dagang is rice steamed in coconut milk and eaten with fish curry and picked vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and a variety of different meat dishes. Primarily hailing from the Eastern coast of Malaysia, Nasi Dagang is a genuinely Malaysian dish all can enjoy.
10. Char Koay Teow
In it's purest form, rice cake strips fried in soy sauce, chilli, prawns, belacan, beansprouts, chives, and cockles, Char Koay Teow has seen popularity all over Malaysia, with a halal version sold by traders everywhere, and a non-halal version that sees additions like Chinese sausage, and croutons of pork lard. Nonetheless, char koay teow has inspired migrations of people to popular spots, and will continue to do so as long as we Malaysians love food.
In it's purest form, rice cake strips fried in soy sauce, chilli, prawns, belacan, beansprouts, chives, and cockles, Char Koay Teow has seen popularity all over Malaysia, with a halal version sold by traders everywhere, and a non-halal version that sees additions like Chinese sausage, and croutons of pork lard. Nonetheless, char koay teow has inspired migrations of people to popular spots, and will continue to do so as long as we Malaysians love food.
EXAM DAY : SURVIVAL TIPS
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| EXAM STRESS You slowly open your eyes. Ah, another beautiful morning. You think to yourself, "It's great not to have anything to worry about". Worry about? That thought starts to bother you. Is there something? OH NO! Today is exam day and you haven’t studied enough! |
How can you avoid a situation like this? How can you deal with the mountains of stress that exams seem to create? Read on to find out some useful study tips.
Pressure and stress
There are many things in life that cause us stress. One of the most stressful things is exams. Ever wondered why so many people seem to have that dream about going to exams and realising they forgot to put any clothes on?
The pressure to be successful at school is huge. This is why we feel such stress when exam time rocks around. It can seem like your whole life will be decided by how you do in your final exams. You want to do well but you are feeling so much pressure, it seems you can barely think.
Do exams really matter?
The answer to this question is 'yes' and 'no'. That’s not very helpful, is it?
Getting good grades does make it easier to get on at school, to get the future study courses you want, and that can lead to a good job in future…BUT…there are other ways of getting the work and life that you want later, when you are older. Of course you may still have to do some kind of exam.
If you break out into a cold sweat when you think about exams, then you need to get some help. Talk with your teachers about this as early as possible, so you don’t get to an exam in a real panic.
Preparing for exams
Where to study
- Where you study can be as important as what you study. It is best to set up a study space. This will become your quiet place for study, and once it takes on that meaning you will find it easier to study there. It is no good trying to study in front of the TV or on your bed.
- Clear off the desk. It is best to have the bare minimum in your study area. You do not need any distractions while studying.
- Choose who you study with. It is usually best to study alone, but if you need to go over notes with someone, choose the person carefully. If you think your friends will not take it seriously, don’t invite them.
Get into a routine
- If you get started early enough before your exams, you will find you don’t need to put in any all-nighters.
- One good hour of study is better than a whole night, struggling to keep awake.
- Find the time of the day that you study the best. Pick a couple of hours and stick to this study time.
- Get to know how you learn the best. Your parent may not like it, but if you study better on the floor, listening to music, or outside, then that is how you should do it.
Plan ahead
- Getting into a routine early and sticking to it is the best way to maximize your chances of good grades.
- You may have only limited time to study. In this case you need to make a schedule.
- Ask your teachers to help you make a list of the most important topics to study.
- Work out how much time you can spend on each before the exam day.
- Don’t get overwhelmed by the workload. If you stick to a schedule it will start to seem manageable.
- Make sure you have the syllabus for each subject or course. If you follow the syllabus there will not be any nasty surprises. Take it one step at a time.
- Remember: one calm hour of study is usually better than 6 panicking hours of study.
What to study
- We all have subjects we like and ones we can't stand. When you first sit down you generally do your best study. This time should be used for subjects you struggle with. Putting more time into your weaknesses will improve your over-all score.
- Work hard on the course work and ask your teacher for help if you don’t understand something.
Coffee and drugs
- You may hear that people study better while drinking coffee. Coffee is a stimulant and can make you feel more alert, but it can reduce your concentration and make you irritable if you take more than you usually do. Coffee can keep you awake, and you need to sleep and relax to cope with the extra work.
- Street drugs will not improve your ability to study or sit exams. As with coffee, stimulants will reduce your ability to concentrate.
- Depressants like alcohol will only reduce your normal ability.
Look after yourself
- A balanced diet is an important part of being in control of your study habits.
- Fresh fruit and vegetables will give you reserves of energy and increase your ability to concentrate.
- Avoid junk food and foods high in sugar.
- Sleep and relaxation. You may find you nearly fall asleep every time you sit down to study.
- Keeping a regular sleeping pattern is very important.
- Don't stay awake all night trying to study.
- Get a good night's sleep and try to study in the morning when you are fresh.
- If you are finding it hard to sleep, wait until you have calmed down before going to bed.
- Wind down after study and try some relaxation exercises.
- Exercise. Having regular exercise will keep your mind active, help you to sleep at night and is a great way to have a break when you find your concentration is dropping.
- Just jump on the bike, run around the block or take the dog for a walk.
- It is worth investing the time in exercise for the mental boost you will receive.
Know what to expect
- Find out if the test or exam is going to be multiple choice, short answer or essay questions.
- If the questions are mainly multiple choice:
- Answer all the questions.
- Try to notice the slight variations in the questions. Often they will seem very similar. The teacher will often want a very specific answer.
- Trust your first instincts – they are often right, but not always!
- If the questions are mainly short answer or essay style:
- Plan each answer before writing it. A few minutes to make an essay plan can save a lot of time overall. Make use of the reading time at the start. If you are in the middle of planning an essay, don’t stop just because the reading time is over. Keep your train of thought and finish the plan.
- Clear and simple writing is best. If you try to fill empty space with unnecessary 'padding', it will take away from the main points you want to get across.
- Know what sort of questions will be asked. Ask your teachers before hand, if it is allowed.
- Find out if past exam papers are available. They should not be used instead of actual study, they but can give you an idea of the way the questions will be presented.
- Find out if the test or exam is going to be multiple choice, short answer or essay questions.
- If the questions are mainly multiple choice:
- Answer all the questions.
- Try to notice the slight variations in the questions. Often they will seem very similar. The teacher will often want a very specific answer.
- Trust your first instincts – they are often right, but not always!
- If the questions are mainly short answer or essay style:
- Plan each answer before writing it. A few minutes to make an essay plan can save a lot of time overall. Make use of the reading time at the start. If you are in the middle of planning an essay, don’t stop just because the reading time is over. Keep your train of thought and finish the plan.
- Clear and simple writing is best. If you try to fill empty space with unnecessary 'padding', it will take away from the main points you want to get across.
- Know what sort of questions will be asked. Ask your teachers before hand, if it is allowed.
- Find out if past exam papers are available. They should not be used instead of actual study, they but can give you an idea of the way the questions will be presented.
Assistance and resources
- Your teachers will usually be more than happy to meet with you outside of class times. Make appointments to meet with them as much as possible during the year.
- Don't waste their time, however. Plan what you want to discuss and have some questions written down.
- You should also make use of all the other available resources. Practise on past exam papers, but don't rely solely on them. There is no such thing as a short cut when it comes to exams.
- Free online tutoring is available in Australia. Many libraries and some schools are linked to this service - you can check out a list on the site. Simply enter your library bar code at: https://connect.yourtutor.com.au/entry.aspx
- Your teachers will usually be more than happy to meet with you outside of class times. Make appointments to meet with them as much as possible during the year.
- Don't waste their time, however. Plan what you want to discuss and have some questions written down.
- You should also make use of all the other available resources. Practise on past exam papers, but don't rely solely on them. There is no such thing as a short cut when it comes to exams.
- Free online tutoring is available in Australia. Many libraries and some schools are linked to this service - you can check out a list on the site. Simply enter your library bar code at: https://connect.yourtutor.com.au/entry.aspx
Helping your parents cope with your exams
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Parents find it hard to accept that they cannot help you with your exams, and often will try to pressure you to do more, to turn off the radio, stop watching TV, etc.
Things that help them get off your back include:
- showing them that you have a plan, and that you will manage your plan
- letting them know that you will be taking breaks such as watching TV, but this is in your plan
- eating regularly
- getting out of the house for a bit of exercise
- cutting down on late night phone calls or games on the internet
- taking some time-out to be with friends, and then getting back to work.
Almost the only thing parents can think of doing to 'help' you is to nag. If you can feel sorry for them rather than angry, this can lighten the whole thing up.
- Parents find it hard to accept that they cannot help you with your exams, and often will try to pressure you to do more, to turn off the radio, stop watching TV, etc.Things that help them get off your back include:
- showing them that you have a plan, and that you will manage your plan
- letting them know that you will be taking breaks such as watching TV, but this is in your plan
- eating regularly
- getting out of the house for a bit of exercise
- cutting down on late night phone calls or games on the internet
- taking some time-out to be with friends, and then getting back to work.
Almost the only thing parents can think of doing to 'help' you is to nag. If you can feel sorry for them rather than angry, this can lighten the whole thing up.
Exam day
- Don't try to cram in the half hour before the exam. This time should be used to get your head ready. Try some relaxation techniques.
- Be positive. If you have stuck to a good routine, then chances are the information is at your disposal. There is nothing more you can do. All the hard work is actually behind you. Now you get the chance to show off all the knowledge you have built up.
- Read all of the instructions. It is amazing the number of people who answer too many questions or the wrong questions in exams. Check both sides of the exam paper.
- Stay calm. Read the questions slowly so that you don’t misinterpret any of them. Some people find they have to write the questions out onto their exam paper so that they do answer the right question.
- Answer the questions you feel most confident with first. This will give you more time for the harder ones later. But be very strict with yourself about time. Don’t spend more time on the easy questions, then run out of time to finish the exam.
- Take some water and lollies in with you if it is allowed. They can provide a way to regain your concentration with a quick break.
- Stay for the whole exam. Some people may think its cool to walk out early. How cool will that person look when the exam results are in? Go over your answers a couple of times. There may be something you missed.
- Stay calm after the exam. You may worry about how you did, or if everyone else answered the questions the same as you. Worrying after an exam is natural, but you have to remember: you did your best.
- Don't try to cram in the half hour before the exam. This time should be used to get your head ready. Try some relaxation techniques.
- Be positive. If you have stuck to a good routine, then chances are the information is at your disposal. There is nothing more you can do. All the hard work is actually behind you. Now you get the chance to show off all the knowledge you have built up.
- Read all of the instructions. It is amazing the number of people who answer too many questions or the wrong questions in exams. Check both sides of the exam paper.
- Stay calm. Read the questions slowly so that you don’t misinterpret any of them. Some people find they have to write the questions out onto their exam paper so that they do answer the right question.
- Answer the questions you feel most confident with first. This will give you more time for the harder ones later. But be very strict with yourself about time. Don’t spend more time on the easy questions, then run out of time to finish the exam.
- Take some water and lollies in with you if it is allowed. They can provide a way to regain your concentration with a quick break.
- Stay for the whole exam. Some people may think its cool to walk out early. How cool will that person look when the exam results are in? Go over your answers a couple of times. There may be something you missed.
- Stay calm after the exam. You may worry about how you did, or if everyone else answered the questions the same as you. Worrying after an exam is natural, but you have to remember: you did your best.
Mel says:
"Remember, planning is the key. The work you do long before the exam day is the most important. Stick to a routine and you will be able to go and celebrate with a light heart after the exams are finished.
If you find that exam pressure – before, during or after - is getting too much, it may be a good idea to see your doctor or a counsellor."
- "Remember, planning is the key. The work you do long before the exam day is the most important. Stick to a routine and you will be able to go and celebrate with a light heart after the exams are finished.If you find that exam pressure – before, during or after - is getting too much, it may be a good idea to see your doctor or a counsellor."
Resources in South Australia
- The Second Story Youth Health Service (TSS):
Central: 57 Hyde Street , Adelaide
South: 50a Beach Road , Christies Beach
North: 6 Gillingham Road , Elizabeth
- Youth Healthline: 1300 13 17 19 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
- The Second Story Youth Health Service (TSS):
Central:
South:
North: - Youth Healthline: 1300 13 17 19 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
- The Second Story Youth Health Service (TSS):
General
- Free online tutoring is available in Australia. Many libraries and some schools are linked to this service - you can check out a list on the site. Simply enter your library bar code at: https://connect.yourtutor.com.au/entry.aspx
- Free online tutoring is available in Australia. Many libraries and some schools are linked to this service - you can check out a list on the site. Simply enter your library bar code at: https://connect.yourtutor.com.au/entry.aspx
References
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Foerde, K., Knowlton, B., Poldrack, R. Modulation of competing memory systems by distraction. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2006; 103: 11778-11783. Online (cited 22/1/07):http://www.pnas.org/cgi/content/abstract/...
- Foerde, K., Knowlton, B., Poldrack, R. Modulation of competing memory systems by distraction. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2006; 103: 11778-11783. Online (cited 22/1/07):http://www.pnas.org/cgi/content/abstract/...
P.O.L.C.
The Four Functions of Management: Foundation for All Management Concepts
Every organization, regardless of size, has developed and implemented its own management concepts in order for it to run smoothly and accomplish the vision, goals and objectives it has set forth. As such, the basic functions of management, broken down into four different areas, allow for it to handle the strategic, tactical and operational decisions for the organization. The four functions of management are: planning, organizing, directing, and controlling.
Planning
Planning is the core area of all the functions of management. It is the foundation upon which the other three areas should be build. Planning requires management to evaluate where the company is currently, and where it would like to be in the future. From there an appropriate course of action to attain the company's goals and objectives is determined and implemented.
The planning process is ongoing. There are uncontrollable, external factors that constantly affect a company both positively and negatively. Depending on the circumstances, these external factors may cause a company to adjust its course of action in accomplishing certain goals. This is referred to as strategic planning.
During strategic planning, management analyzes internal and external factors that do and may affect the company, as well as the objectives and goals. From there they determine the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. In order for management to do this effectively, it has to be realistic and comprehensive.
Organizing
Getting organized is the second function of management. Management must organize all its resources in order to implement the course of action it determined in the planning process. Through the process of getting organized, management will determine the internal organizational structure; establish and maintain relationships, as well as allocate necessary resources.
In determining the internal structure, management must look at the different divisions or departments, the coordination of staff, and what is the best way to handle the necessary tasks and disbursement of information within the company. Management will then divide up the work that needs to be done, determine appropriate departments, and delegate authority and responsibilities.
Directing
The third function of management is directing. Through directing, management is able to influence and oversee the behavior of the staff in achieving the company's goals, as well as assisting them in accomplishing their own personal or career goals. This influence can be gained through motivation, communication, department dynamics, and department leadership.
Employees that are highly motivated generally go above and beyond in their job performance, thereby playing a vital role in the company achieving its goals. For this reason, managers tend to put a lot of focus on motivating their employees. They come up with reward and incentive programs based on job performance and geared toward the employees' needs.
Effective communication is vital in maintaining a productive working environment, building positive interpersonal relationships, and problem solving. Understanding the communication process and working on areas that need improvement help managers to become more effective communicators. The best way to find areas that need improvement is to periodically ask themselves and others how well they are doing.
Controlling
Controlling is the last of the four functions of management. It involves establishing performance standards based on the company's objectives, and evaluating and reporting actual job performance. Once management has done both of these things, it should compare the two to determine any necessary corrective or preventive action.
Management should not lower standards in an effort to solve performance problems. Rather they should directly address the employee or department having the problem. Conversely, if limited resources or other external factors prohibit standards from being attained, management should lower standards as needed.
The control process, as with the other three, is ongoing. Through controlling, management is able to identify any potential problems and take the necessary preventative measures. Management is also able to identify any developing problems that need to be addressed through corrective action.
In order for management to be considered successful, it must attain the goals and objectives of the organization. This requires creative problem solving in each of the four functions of management. More so, success requires that management be both effective and efficient. Therefore, it needs to not only accomplish those goals and objectives, but do it in a way that the cost of accomplishment is viable for the company.
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