Reading Kampung Girl's blog on sex education made me think. I found that many of my collegues had a similar opinion. According to them sex education is unacceptable to what they call "our Malaysian culture". Some said it was against the religion while others felt that their children can learn on their own.
I was particularly distressed by the last comment. You cannot leave children to learn about sex on their own. Curiosity about the body is part of any teenager's growing up phase and they would then have to depend on the internet, friends and other sources to obtain info, which may give them a twisted view of the topic. My wife told me that her teacher actually skipped the part on reproduction during her school days and they had to read on their own. Thank God I had a great biology school teacher who dealt with the topic in a very professional and informative manner.
I guess the whole problem arises from the term itself - the word "S-E-X" is taboo in our society. It is seen as a dirty word and people tend to get lot of wrong ideas about the whole issue. Maybe it would be wise on the part of policy makers to change the term to something more clinical and socially acceptable like "Reproductive studies" or something else.
As I understand it, part of the education, besides teaching us about our bodies, would educate teenagers that it is OK to say "NO!" if they do not want it.
We have to accept that the fact that the number of rapes involving teenagers, abuse of children by family members, unwanted teenage pregnancies, AIDs cases are all increasing in Malaysia. We cannot just put our head in the sand and pretend that everything is OK. Even if the sex education thing doesn't get through, there are a few things that parents can do. Read this article " Just Say No “ to Sex: Is Abstinence a Realistic Goal?" By Gwen Morrison . Would love to hear your comments on this issue.
07 October 2003
06 October 2003
Spam n viruses
I really hate spam. I don't know how these guys get my e-mail but I find that more than half the mail that I receive on Hotmail and Yahoo are junk. I have less problem with our organizational e-mail. I support the global spam boycott which was launched by the internet industry in Australia on 26 September 2003. The campaign has a simple message: Do not respond to spammers - don't try, don't buy and don't reply .
I am very happy with the length of my private parts. I want extra income but not from you. I don't need Viagra and I definitely don't want porn clogging up my e-mail. But these guys never give up. Now, I can't even block them anymore in my Hotmail account as the 'Block senders list' is full.
If there is one thing I hate more than spam, its an attachment with virus. Of course I take precautions like installing a anti-virus and updating it regularly + avoid opening up attachments with strange sounding names from people I don't know. The problem is that someone or other in the organization gets curious and opens up a tainted attachment (for example, Peristiwa Subuh.mp3.exe ) and enters our network. Here are a few precautions that everyone can take:
1. Install a good anti virus programme.
If you can't afford a commercial one, I would recommend the AVG anti virus which you can download for free. Go to the free downloads page. They even allow you to update virus details regularly.
Remember to run an all round virus scan to ensure that your computer has not
been infected in the first place.
2. Be suspicious of mail from unknown people. Some of these mails may be harmless in appearance.
3. Do not open any attachment which comes with the following file
extensions, even if they are from known friends.
.doc.exe (this is not a Word document file)
.ppt.pif (this is not a Power point document file)
.mp3.exe (this is not an mp3 music file)
You can get the entire list from any antivrus web site.
Lets keep the net safe
I am very happy with the length of my private parts. I want extra income but not from you. I don't need Viagra and I definitely don't want porn clogging up my e-mail. But these guys never give up. Now, I can't even block them anymore in my Hotmail account as the 'Block senders list' is full.
If there is one thing I hate more than spam, its an attachment with virus. Of course I take precautions like installing a anti-virus and updating it regularly + avoid opening up attachments with strange sounding names from people I don't know. The problem is that someone or other in the organization gets curious and opens up a tainted attachment (for example, Peristiwa Subuh.mp3.exe ) and enters our network. Here are a few precautions that everyone can take:
1. Install a good anti virus programme.
If you can't afford a commercial one, I would recommend the AVG anti virus which you can download for free. Go to the free downloads page. They even allow you to update virus details regularly.
Remember to run an all round virus scan to ensure that your computer has not
been infected in the first place.
2. Be suspicious of mail from unknown people. Some of these mails may be harmless in appearance.
3. Do not open any attachment which comes with the following file
extensions, even if they are from known friends.
.doc.exe (this is not a Word document file)
.ppt.pif (this is not a Power point document file)
.mp3.exe (this is not an mp3 music file)
You can get the entire list from any antivrus web site.
Lets keep the net safe
Open reply to Mr. Sang Kelantanese
Dear Sang Kelantanese,
I think you misunderstood the contents of my blog. Please make sure you read them carefully and understand them before making any crude comments which are way out of line.
I am not telling anyone that sharing your wife is OK. I am just writing the story line of a stupid chinese movie I saw on tv which was quite funny.
In other words I am implying that greed can push someone to make stupid mistakes - in this case the greedy wife.
Just another story- hope you get it.
Regards,
Adam
I think you misunderstood the contents of my blog. Please make sure you read them carefully and understand them before making any crude comments which are way out of line.
I am not telling anyone that sharing your wife is OK. I am just writing the story line of a stupid chinese movie I saw on tv which was quite funny.
In other words I am implying that greed can push someone to make stupid mistakes - in this case the greedy wife.
Just another story- hope you get it.
Regards,
Adam
05 October 2003
Cats and Dogs
Just completed 2 things on my 'to do list'. Also added a new tag board powered by tag-board.com, which is still free. Thanks a lot guys.
Phew.. When they say raining cats and dogs, I guess that this is what they were referring to. Its has been pouring non-stop for hours now and its quite dark outside. It would be nice to get into bed with a warm blanket. With a hot drink nearby and a nice book. Unfortunately I still have some work to finish off. The thought of going out into the rain really puts me off. Its quite a run from the foyer to the parking.
I think we should start a campaign to make covered parking compulsory. On days like today, you get all wet running to the car among puddles and risk getting hit by the lady in a hurry to get home to her hubby and kids. On hots days, my car becomes an oven. I have invested in some tints and a reflecting screen for the front windscreen. Any ideas on how to reduce the temperature in parked cars?
Went to the googlism site and found this out (top 10):
adam is coming
adam is airborne
adam is god
adam is my what?
adam is within
adam is your father?
adam is lonely
adam is a paranoid
adam is new young mayor in section
adam is boring
Phew.. When they say raining cats and dogs, I guess that this is what they were referring to. Its has been pouring non-stop for hours now and its quite dark outside. It would be nice to get into bed with a warm blanket. With a hot drink nearby and a nice book. Unfortunately I still have some work to finish off. The thought of going out into the rain really puts me off. Its quite a run from the foyer to the parking.
I think we should start a campaign to make covered parking compulsory. On days like today, you get all wet running to the car among puddles and risk getting hit by the lady in a hurry to get home to her hubby and kids. On hots days, my car becomes an oven. I have invested in some tints and a reflecting screen for the front windscreen. Any ideas on how to reduce the temperature in parked cars?
Went to the googlism site and found this out (top 10):
adam is coming
adam is airborne
adam is god
adam is my what?
adam is within
adam is your father?
adam is lonely
adam is a paranoid
adam is new young mayor in section
adam is boring
To do list
Just got back after a short break. It's always nice to be with loved ones.
My problem was that I had been doing a lot of things at the same time- including BLOGGING, which as my wife pointed out, also takes some time to do. Another problem is that new work keeps cropping up and ALL of them are urgent. I am trying to find a solution to this problem by making a To Do List on my white board. I list all of them with the last due date- the more urgent ones on the top. I cross them out as soon as I finish up with one. And oh! I should not get distracted. Thanks darling! More solutions anyone?
BTW, I am taking down my tag board for a while until I get a replacement. I received a message from Zonk board saying that they are not going to provide the free service anymore. Well! it was nice while it lasted.
My problem was that I had been doing a lot of things at the same time- including BLOGGING, which as my wife pointed out, also takes some time to do. Another problem is that new work keeps cropping up and ALL of them are urgent. I am trying to find a solution to this problem by making a To Do List on my white board. I list all of them with the last due date- the more urgent ones on the top. I cross them out as soon as I finish up with one. And oh! I should not get distracted. Thanks darling! More solutions anyone?
BTW, I am taking down my tag board for a while until I get a replacement. I received a message from Zonk board saying that they are not going to provide the free service anymore. Well! it was nice while it lasted.
01 October 2003
Clarification
My wife pointed out that some people might be of the opinion that I supported Karaoke bars (I refer to the ones in my previous blog- 'Edisi Siasat') and that I support homosexuality. Well I don't. I am not here to make judgements but leave it up to you to make your own choices. I just wanted to point out that there is nothing to be shocked about and the fact that Edisi siasat attracted huge viewership might have something to do with our mentality. ;-)
Will be away for a while. Until next time.
Will be away for a while. Until next time.
One down, a lot to go
The presentation went off OK and got good feedback. I realised that my fears were for nothing. Was able to complete the ppt slides in time yesterday night and was able to watch 'Malcom in the middle' on NTV7 at the same time. Funny how the lives of some crazy kids can be really entertaining. Watched part of a ridiculous Chinese movie on TV2 after that. But had a nice laugh in the beginning. The story goes like this:
This guy rings the bell and a sexy lady opens the door. He looks like a salesman and makes her a offer that she can't refuse. He tells her that if she buys the remote control at dirt cheap price, she get a TV free. "Wah!" says the girl. Gets the TV. Buy the car wiper and get a car free. Gets the car. Finally he tells her that she can win a bumber prize - a lot of money, if she gets a slogan or number right (I can't recall). Of course, by now greed strikes. She seduces him to get the slogan out and the hero/villain goes along with her and finally emerges from the bedroom covered with lip marks on his face. He gives her the winning slogan/ number and of course the money. The lady thinks that she has won the jackpot and is so happy until her hubby comes along. He then says: "I sent a guy with our new TV, Keys to our new car and some money. Did you get them."
Moral of the story : Greed can get u ------ by a salesman.
Talking about presentations, whether it is a simple speech or a technical presentation, how the audience receives it, depends a lot on the presenter.
I have been to a few conferences and seminars recently and noted that even learned professors and top managers lack presentation skills. I point out a few:
1. Standing in front of the Projector or screen. Its quite funny sometimes and needs skill to read whats projected on the chest and belly.
2. Spending a lot of time on the introduction and less on the body - the actual research or findings (may be a strategy to avoid questions).
3. Putting up slides with loads and loads of words on it. (Some people are afraid that they will forget something and want to put everything on the slide)
4. Small fonts that we need binoculars to read them, even in the front row (Related to no. 3).
5. Using bright designs as background, and the text - invisible .
6. Looking and reading from the slides/screen (Sometimes related to 3).
7. Time hogs - these people go on and on.
This happens often and one time, this guy really spoiled our mood by taking up about 25 minutes during his presentation- ten minutes more than the specified time. The poor chairperson kept ringing the bell but to no avail. Big mouth thought that he's the only presenter.
In the end, one poor presenter (the last) had to leave without presenting and the QnA session was limited to 2 questions - for 5 presenters.
I am sure there's more but thats all I can recall for now.
This guy rings the bell and a sexy lady opens the door. He looks like a salesman and makes her a offer that she can't refuse. He tells her that if she buys the remote control at dirt cheap price, she get a TV free. "Wah!" says the girl. Gets the TV. Buy the car wiper and get a car free. Gets the car. Finally he tells her that she can win a bumber prize - a lot of money, if she gets a slogan or number right (I can't recall). Of course, by now greed strikes. She seduces him to get the slogan out and the hero/villain goes along with her and finally emerges from the bedroom covered with lip marks on his face. He gives her the winning slogan/ number and of course the money. The lady thinks that she has won the jackpot and is so happy until her hubby comes along. He then says: "I sent a guy with our new TV, Keys to our new car and some money. Did you get them."
Moral of the story : Greed can get u ------ by a salesman.
Talking about presentations, whether it is a simple speech or a technical presentation, how the audience receives it, depends a lot on the presenter.
I have been to a few conferences and seminars recently and noted that even learned professors and top managers lack presentation skills. I point out a few:
1. Standing in front of the Projector or screen. Its quite funny sometimes and needs skill to read whats projected on the chest and belly.
2. Spending a lot of time on the introduction and less on the body - the actual research or findings (may be a strategy to avoid questions).
3. Putting up slides with loads and loads of words on it. (Some people are afraid that they will forget something and want to put everything on the slide)
4. Small fonts that we need binoculars to read them, even in the front row (Related to no. 3).
5. Using bright designs as background, and the text - invisible .
6. Looking and reading from the slides/screen (Sometimes related to 3).
7. Time hogs - these people go on and on.
This happens often and one time, this guy really spoiled our mood by taking up about 25 minutes during his presentation- ten minutes more than the specified time. The poor chairperson kept ringing the bell but to no avail. Big mouth thought that he's the only presenter.
In the end, one poor presenter (the last) had to leave without presenting and the QnA session was limited to 2 questions - for 5 presenters.
I am sure there's more but thats all I can recall for now.
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