TIPS Mencegah Kecurian

Tips menghalang kecurian seperti yang diberi oleh Polis DiRaja Malaysia.

1. Jangan biarkan anak-anak tidur di ruang tamu seorang diri (Mereka mungkin menggunakan anak sebagai tebusan).

2. Kunci atau sorokkan semua pisau-pisau yang terdapat di dapur sebelum tidur (Kesemua kes kecurian di dapati pisau hilang dan menurut polis mereka akan mencari pisau dahulu sebelum mencuri bertujuan untuk melindungi diri mereka).

3. Sekiranya terdengar/terlihat paip air di luar rumah terbuka pada tengah malam (pukul 12 ke atas), jangan keluar rumah untuk menutup paip tersebut kerana ini adalah taktik terbaru mereka di mana mereka telah menunggu diluar pintu rumah untuk masuk (Kes terbaru berlaku di Dungun dan PJ).

4. Beritahu anak-anak sekiranya hendak ke tandas (jika tandas jauh) di waktu tengah malam, kejutkan ibubapa untuk bersama mereka.

5. Jangan simpan barang-barang kemas di dalam almari baju (Cara lama...).

6. Bawa alarm kereta bersama semasa tidur, in case terjaga tengah malam, cuba on and offkan balik untuk menakutkan pencuri (Menandakan kita sentiasa alert).

7. Tekan button merah alarm kereta anda jika anda suspect pencuri sudah masuk ke dalam rumah.

8. Sekiranya terlihat orang-orang yang agak aneh dan asing di kawasan rumah anda, sila dapatkan plet no motor/kereta mereka (Selalunya naik motor dan mereka ni biasanya berdua, setiap kali kita lalu depan mereka, mereka akan menundukkan kepala).

9. Pesan kepada jiran, sekiranya ada sesiapa yang datang ke rumah kita dan mengaku saudara kita bertujuan untuk mengambil barang-barang, jangan benarkan, beri nombor telefor pejabat anda kepada jiran supaya mereka boleh double check dengan kita.

10. Semasa tidur, pastikan handphone anda berada di sisi atau pastikan juga Cordless Phone anda berada di sisi anda ataupun sambungkan satu extension dalam kamar tidur anda. Ini memudahkan anda membuat panggilan kecemasan sekiranya anda terasa kehadiran pencuri di dalam rumah anda.

11. Adakan senarai nombor telefon kecemasan seperti polis, bomba ,991 atau sebagainya. Pastikan nombor-nombor ini disimpan dalam handphone anda. Kalau boleh, hafalkan nombor tersebut. Ini memudahkan anda membuat panggilan telefon.

12. Kalau berkemampuan, pasangkan alat pengesan kecurian di rumah atau automatik alarm.

13. Lampu porch & lampu belakang rumah sepatutnya terpasang secara automatik bila malam, baik semasa kita ada di rumah atau pergi vacation.

14. Kalau cuti lama, pesan jiran kutip surat2 dlm mail box. Mail box yg penuh membantu pencuri menghidu ketiadaan tuan rumah.

15. Kalau kawasan anda kerap berlaku kecurian, buat permohonan rasmi dari Balai Polis berdekatan supaya ada anggota polis buat rondaan yang kerap di kawasan anda.

16. Kereta Proton adalah paling mudah dicuri. Kalau kereta anda brand new, sekurang-kurangnya anda perlu lock gear & stering sebelum tidur (Sebenarnya masih boleh dicuri, tetapi akan berjaya melambatkan pencuri).

17. Kalau ada anak-anak perempuan, sebaik-baiknya pintu biliknya dikunci dari dalam (Sebab ada pencuri yg mengambil kesempatan seksual) dan anda perlu ada kunci pendua in case berlaku kebakaran.

18. Sekurang-kurangnya simpan kayu hoki atau baseball di bawah katil anda buat mempertahankan diri dari pencuri yang ganas.

19. Jangan letak kunci bawah pasu bunga/mail box/alang pintu/tepi tingkap bila keluar (Pencuri dah lama tau taktik ni...). Lebih selamat beri pada jiran yang kita kenal rapat.

20. Kalau sewa rumah baru pastikan anda tukar padlock baru, mana tau bekas-bekas penyewa lama simpan kunci pendua.

21. Kurangkan pendedahan dan pergaulan anda dengan pakerja asing.

Actor Hani Mohsin Dies

Actor Hani Mohsin Hanafi, 43, collaped and died at the low-cost carrier terminal in Sepang at 9.30am while waiting to board a flight to Alor Setar on Tuesday. Mohsin was traveling with his nine-year-old daughter Hani Karmila -- from his previous marriage to Datin Seri Tiara Jacquelina -- when he complained of chest pains before collapsing. Hani Karmila immediately called her mother, who rushed to the airport with husband Datuk Seri Effendi Norwawi. Mohsin's remains have been brought to hospital for an autopsy. Mohsin was the host of popular TV game show Roda Impian before his death.

Pelakon dan pengacara Roda Impian Hani Mohsin Hanafi meninggal dunia dipercayai akibat serangan jantung pada pukul 9.30 pagi tadi. Mohsin, 43, ketika itu berada di terminal Low Cost Carrier di KLIA, Sepang untuk penerbangan ke Alor Setar, Kedah bersama-sama anaknya Hani Karmila, 9 tahun. Mohsin mengadu sakit dada dan kemudiannya rebah. Hani Karmila kemudiannya menelefon ibunya Datin Seri Tiara Jacquelina. Tiara dan suaminya Datuk Seri Effendi Norwawi kemudian bergegas ke terminal tersebut. Jenazah Mohsin akan dibawa ke hospital untuk dibedah siasat.

Source: The Star

"Semoga Allah mencucuri rahmat ke atas Allahyarham"

Miss Universe 2006

MISS PUERTO RICO, ZULEYKA RIVERA CROWNED MISS UNIVERSE 2006 DURING LIVE NBC TELECAST ON JULY 23RD

Los Angeles, California, July 23, 2006 - This evening, during one of the year's most exciting live television events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Zuleyka Rivera, Miss Puerto Rico, as MISS UNIVERSE® 2006.

The 18-year-old delegate from Puerto Rico was crowned at the conclusion of the 55th Annual broadcast on NBC live from Los Angeles, California

Access Hollywood's Nancy O'Dell and actor/singer Carlos Ponce (7th Heaven), hosted the live telecast from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. Commentary was provided by Carson Kressley of Bravo's Queer Eye along with Miss USA 2004, Shandi Finnessey throughout the live telecast.

Miss Universe 2006 was chosen by an international judging panel which included NBC's Las Vegas star James Lesure; NBC's latest winner from The Apprentice, Sean Yazbeck; renowned fashion photographer Patrick McMullan; Project Runway winner Santino Rice; NBC's Deal or No Deal briefcase model Claudia Jordan; Telemundo's Al Rojo Vivo anchor Maria Celeste Arraras; former Miss Universe Amelia Vega; television writer/creator Marc Cherry; former Miss Teen USA and actress, Bridgette Wilson Sampras; comedian Tom Green and former Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith.

Throughout the two-hour event, the delegates competed in three categories; swimsuit, evening gown and interview. During these competitions the "Top Five" finalists were selected before the crowning. Natalie Glebova, Miss Universe 2005, crowned her successor at the conclusion of the two-hour primetime telecast, before an estimated worldwide viewing audience of more than 600 hundred million in over 180 countries.

Joke - Hippie and the Nun

Hippie and the Nun

This hippie is on a bus and sees a very attractive nun. He says to the nun "I would love to sleep with you!" The nun shocked and appauled by this, slaps the hippie in the face and gets off the bus. The bus driver over hears this and says "Hey, if you really want to sleep with the nun I have an idea."

Curious the hippie listens. Bus Driver says: "At three O'clock every Tuesday she goes to the cemetery to pray. Go and get a mask and some glow paint and appear to her and say you are God!" The hippie takes this into consideration and decides to try it.

So the next Tuesday the hippie dresses up and just like the bus driver said the nun arrived and gets off the bus. The hippie {dressed like God} appears to the nun and says "I have been listening to all your prays, now you must have sex with me". The nun says that she would still like to remain a virgin and if she could have anal sex. The hippie agrees and they .... well you know.

So .... when they are finished the hippie rips off his mask and says "HA, I'm not God, I'm the Hippie! Then the Nun ripes off her mask and says "HA, I'm not the Nun .... I'm the bus driver!

Bali, Indonesia - A Review

These are reviews on my recent trip to Bali, Indonesia from 25-30 June 2006. For more information or details of each of the reviews please click on the topic.

Bali - Pictures Umpat a Thousand Words
Orang bilang 'pictures tell a thousand words/actions' but kebanyakkan ni pictures semua dalam adegan posing-posing, anyway saja bah ni mau taruh as entry abis lama suda ni pictures blog inda terupdate. Click here for direct link to the pictures.

Bali - The Maccaroni Club
Jln Legian's resident temple of cool features oh-so-trendy lounge music, exotic flowers, hip decor and scrumptious Italian eats. There's wi-fi internet access for the media savvy,live music every night and a valet to park the motorbikes you have just hired. Click here for direct link on this review.

Bali - Libur-libur di Indonesia

Gue mohon ampun yang entry kali ini bisa dikarang dalam Bahasa Bali … oops Bahasa Indonesia. Ini kali ke-2 gue bersama teman-teman berlibur di Bali. Cuma kali ini liburannya lebih panjang sedikit. Click here for direct link on this review.

Bali - Her Common Features

Being a traveler it doesn’t take me long to notice the common features found in Bali. Here are some of the commonest stuff the moment you step your foot in beautiful Bali. Click here for direct link on this review.

Trip to Bali, Indonesia - The Asian Tour

Since most of my previous trips were mainly in UK and continental Europe I will be visiting more and more of the Asian countries in my next few years on holidays. I visited Bali Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei Darusalam last year and this year (2006) I have just returned from my repeat trip to Bali. Click here for direct link on this review.

FIFA World Cup 2006 - Meet the French Squad

Rank 8
Group G
World Cup Appearances 11
Best Performance Won(1998)
In 2002 Round 1

How ironical is it? For 76 years the World Cup Trophy has borne the name of a Frenchman (Jules Rimet) but the French have laid hands on it just once.

On 12th July 1998, a 26-year-old from Marseille (Zinedine Zidane) became the toast of the nation when he scored the two most important goals of his life that yielded the great nation of France its first World Cup. On that night, the might of Brazil were made to look ordinary by Les Bleus as they cantered home to a 3-0 victory at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. Zinedine Zidane netted in two first half goals and then Petit Emmanuel hit the final nail in Brazil's coffin with his 90th minute strike. A million ecstatic Frenchmen and women danced all night long on the famous Champs Elysees in Paris.

Two years later, similar scenes were unfolded at Rotterdam when France defeated Italy 2-1 to win the EURO 2000. There were no doubts as to who were the kings of world football.

The win at the '98 World Cup was indeed a reward for a nation that has produced greats like Fontaine, Platini, and Giresse but never clinched the Jules Rimet Trophy.

Four years later, the French came to Korea-Japan to defend their title but got knocked out in the first round. So disappointing were the French that they became the first defending champions to bow out of the tournament without scoring a single goal. Similar stories unfolded at EURO 2004, when they lost to Greece in the quarter-finals. From being Kings of world football, the French were reduced to paupers.

Qualifying for the 2006 World Cup was never a problem but Raymond Domenech's men were far from impressive in their qualification campaign. France topped their group with 20 points from 10 games that included 5 wins and an equal number of draws. Though they remained undefeated, the two drawn games against lowly-ranked Israel were very disappointing. Their failure to beat Switzerland too was a let down. To add insult to injury, the Bleus suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of Slovakia in a friendly in March, 2006.

In Germany, it would be fair to say that France don't start as the outright favourites but they cannot be written off completely. Raymond Domenech's side is filled with some of the best players in the world. In Arsenal's Thierry Henry, France have the best striker in Europe. With an ageing Zidane struggling with form, Henry is expected to play the pivotal role for his side. In addition to Henry, France have the services of seasoned striker David Trezeguet and the young Luis Saha of Manchester United. The likes of Gallas, Sagnol and Silvestre will don the defensive duties but with Thuram coming out of retirement, the French defence looks a lot more solid. France's captain Vieira alongwith Zidane will play the key role in midfield. Goalkeeping is one area where the French will be worried as Fabien Barthez continues to be an enigma. At times he is brilliant and at times he's ordinary. However, Raymond Domanech will hope that 'Germany 2006' will be the time when Barthez and all his mates produce a brilliant performance. If the Bleus put in a brilliant display at Germany, then a million ecstatic Frenchmen and women will once again be dancing all night long on the famous Champs Elysees in Paris.

Squad:

Goalkeepers :Fabien Barthez, Gregory Coupet, Mickael Landreau.

Defenders :Eric Abidal, Jean-Alain Boumsong, Pascal Chimbonda, William Gallas, Gael Givet, Willy Sagnol, Mikael Silvestre, Lilian Thuram.

Midfielders :Vikash Dhorasoo, Alou Diarra, Claude Makelele, Florent Malouda, Patrick Vieira, Zinedine Zidane.

Forwards :Djibril Cisse, Thierry Henry, Franck Ribery, Louis Saha, David Trezeguet, Sylvain Wiltord.

Courtesy of 2006 FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2006 - Meet the Italian Squad

Rank 13
Group E
World Cup Appearances 15
Best Performance Won (1934, 1938, 1982)
In 2002 Round of 16

When on song no one plays the 'Beautiful Game' as beautifully as the Italians. Holders of three World Cup titles, the Azzurri will make their 16th World Cup appearance when they travel to Germany in 2006.

The Italians won their first Jules Rimet trophy in 1934 on home soil. Fours years later in France, they became the first nation to successfully defend their crown and their third title came in 1982. Since then Italy's attempt for a fourth title have proved futile.

Qualifying for the World Cup was never going to be an issue but Italy did suffer few scary moments. Playing in their first qualifier at home, Italy conceded a goal in the very first minute to Norway before Daniele De Rossi levelled the score in the fourth minute. Just when it appeared that the game was heading for a draw, Luca Toni struck in the 79th minute to save the day for the Italians. This was followed by another unconvincing win against lowly Moldova. Then came the moment of shame when the Italians lost to unfancied opponents Slovenia. The Italians barely avoided defeat when they beat Belarus 4-3 at home. Thereafter, the Italians were on a roll winning 4 out of their remaining 6 matches to top the group - a good five points clear of second-placed Norway.

Traditionally, the Italian gameplan has revolved around their strong defence and counter-attacks. Once a goal is scored, the Italians defend it till death. However, over the years this trend has shown a decline with more and more quality strikers leaving their mark in Italian football. The likes of Roberto Baggio, Dino Zoff, Vieri have been trendsetters inspiring a generation of young attacking footballers to come around.
Italy's poor performance in the 2002 World Cup and the first round exit at EURO 2004 led to the resignation of manager Giovanni Trapattoni. Former Juventus coach Marcelo Lippi took charge of an Italian squad that looked in complete disarray. Change was the need of the hour and Lippi did that precisely. Out went regular strikers Vieri and Del Pierro and in came nine new players - Cristian Zaccardo, Andrea Barzagli, Giorgio Chiellini, Daniele De Rossi, Manuele Blasi, Mauro Esposito, Luca Toni, Alberto Gilardino and Vincenzo Iaquinta - and together they accounted for eight of the 15 goals scored by Italy on the road to Germany.

In a short period of time, these youngsters have not only cemented their place in the side but have also laid to rest all fears of a decline in Italian football. The youngsters no doubt have come of age but the seniors too have a role to play if Italy are to triumph at Germany. The likes of Totti, Del Pierro, Cannavora, Zambrotta, Nesta will all look to inspire the younger lot with their class and experience.

At Germany 2006, the Italians find themselves placed in Group E alongwith World's No.2 side Czech Republic, the USA and Ghana. On paper, the Italians are expected to go through the next round comfortably but coach Marcelo Lippi will take guard against any complacency that has often proved to be their undoing in the past.

Italy fired a warning to all with a 4-1 demolition of Germany in a friendly at Florance. Lippi will hope that his team will continue this demolition act in Germany. If things unfold in the same manner, then stopping Italy from winning their fourth World Cup will prove to be a very difficult task for any side.

Squad:

Goalkeepers :Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Angelo Peruzzi (Lazio), Marco Amelia (Livorno)

Defenders :Massimo Oddo (Lazio), Cristian Zaccardo (Palermo), Marco Materazzi (Inter Milan), Andrea Barzagli (Palermo), Alessandro Nesta (AC Milan), Fabio Cannavaro (Juventus), Gianluca Zambrotta (Juventus), Fabio Grosso (Palermo)

Midfielders :Mauro Camoranesi (Juventus), Gennaro Gattuso (AC Milan), Andrea Pirlo (AC Milan), Simone Perrotta (Roma), Daniele De Rossi (Roma), Simone Barone (Palermo), Francesco Totti (Roma)

Forwards :Luca Toni (Fiorentina), Alberto Gilardino (AC Milan), Filippo Inzaghi (AC Milan), Alessandro Del Piero (Juventus), Vincenzo Iaquinta (Udinese)

Courtesy of 2006 FIFA World Cup Website

FIFA World Cup 2006 - The Arrogant French

Ohh nooo ... not the french again! I was hoping the portugese will win and eventually meet the italian at the World Cup Final. However, as this will be the last apperance of Zinedine Zidane, what a heck. I am hoping the french team to lose as I am placing my bet to the fashionable italians.

Ask my why, I never seem to like the french very much. I had this scar on my skin that the french are arrogant people. They were known to be very patriotic that tourists had a hard time communicating with them in English, unless you know francais then most likely you will be entertained when you have queries and what nots. We were in Spain few years back when our car broke down - we called the AA technicians to fix the car who happened to be French and he refused to help provided we speak in French. Now that tiny incidence stuck into me for a long time even how good they are in football they will never get my support. (although I love ballet, Paris and the french riveira, the french accent, and all the fashion stuff in France, ooopppsss!)

Since this is World Cup and the french are in the Final, here are some pictures of the squad in action. Pictures are courtesy of FIFA World Cup, 2006.

A penalty kick executed by Zidane that brought the squad to meet the Italainos.

Zidane congratulated by Henry.

The goalscorer against Brazil.

A congrats from the Brazilian enroute to the semi-final.

A young fan painted his face with Zidane's nickname.

The french squad during training session in Hameln.

French goalkeepers Coupet and Barthez.

Both red Zizou and Henry during training session.

Philippe Mexes who is also playing for Roma.

Thierry Henry poses with Player of the Season Award in North London.

Djibril Cisse - I like the tattoo what can I say.

FIFA World Cup 2006 - The Fashionable Italians

Ohhh Yes, the italian team is in the final of the World Cup. Poor German losing it at home ground. However the game was excellent and what counts is that I am hoping the Portugese will march to the final too. It would be great to see both my favourite teams in action (apart from Brazil that was).

Now, back to the topic - what fascinated me about the Italianos is that there are so fashionable and trendy. They have taste and sense of style. Not just that, they are presentable - and- not just famous Italian celebrities, models and athletes, but also the Italian public in general. The ladies love make-ups and the men are just fashion-conscious.

Below, Dolce & Gabbana have wrangled five gorgeous Italian footballers to model their latest underwear in a new campaign for the Spring/Summer collection 2006: Manuele Blasi, Gennaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo, Gianluca Zambrotta, Fabio Cannavaro. If their names alone aren't sexy enough, here they are in all their glory (well, most of it). Again, this entry is dedicated to my friends Ms. K and L for the only reason they love football.