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Manage your anger in stressful situations

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

When an individual is dealing with anger issues, usually their emotions evolve when put in stressful situations. If a difficult incident pops up, often their only way to cope with it is to put up their defensive side. Becoming angry is probably easier than dealing with the circumstances. This is unfortunate since anger doesn’t solve anything. Once it subsides, the problem is still there.

Stress

There are anger management tips which people can used when found in stressful situations. If there is a friend or family member who is easy to talk to and understanding, it might be good to talk to them. When an individual becomes angry they are incapable of seeing the other side of the problem. Talking to someone may help them by sharing their side of the story. The friend or family member may be able to help them sort through their issues and make them look at the situation from the other side. This anger management tip may work well for some people.

Another great anger management tip is to write down thoughts and feelings during a fit of anger. The angry individual may feel as if nobody understands or cares about their problems. Sharing may only cause extra conflict. Lashing out will get them nowhere. Writing or journaling may help people with anger issues. Without anyone to talk back or object to what they have to say, it may be help to get their feelings off their chest. Using writing as an anger management tip may also help in the future when trying to find the triggers which cause the angry outbursts. Being able to look back over the information written may provide the person with reasons for their anger through reading about similar incidents.

Taking a vacation, spending some alone time is another good anger management tip. Removing oneself from the environment which seems to frustrate and irritate them may be a wise idea. Being able to get away and reflect on their actions may help an individual to look at things differently. Given space and time may be positive for a person with anger issues.

Some people suggest prayer and meditation as anger management tips. Both of these suggestions involve very personal practices for an individual. Given a chance to pray and be alone with one’s thoughts is a good way to release tension and let the pressures of life wash away. Letting go of feelings of anger and negative thoughts would definitely make a positive change in a person’s life. Through prayer and meditation a person is able to dig deep into their minds and souls for answers to their problems and comfort for their broken spirits.

There are lots of anger management tips which people can practice when the going gets tough. Tips such as breathe deeply, exercise, get more rest, get out in nature, find humor in the situation and play or listen to music. These are all recommended as anger management tips for the person who finds themselves in stressful and confrontational situations.

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Restore Your PayPai Account Now!

Monday, December 10th, 2007

No typing error. Yes, it’s PayPai! I got an email from a ‘new’ online payment processing company, asking me to update and restore my account due to unusual activity done by their team.

Paypal1
Paypal copy email template

The hyperlink given will direct me to: http://www.trilinkexchange.com/phpBB2/chat/appdata/%20%20/done.php

It’s just another phishing site.

Have you heard of PayPai? Huh?!

PayPal2

Moral of the story :
Do not click any link given in your email, especially when they ask you to update your online banking info, paypal or any other confidential details. Not to click at all! I have received few similar emails from Maybank2u and RHB. So beware!

Extra reading : What is Phishing?

Tips To Minimize Fuel Usage

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

Fuel price hike soon. Be prepared, eh? But anyway, here are 31 tips that can help you (read : driver, rider) to reduce your fuel usage.

Fuel
Image Source :http://flickr.com/photos/mysuite21/

  1. Plan your route to avoid unnecessary trips.
  2. Stagger your journey to avoid peak-hour rush. Getting stuck in traffic can increase the amount of fuel consumed.
  3. Try to walk for a short distance instead of driving.
  4. Take advantage of car pool or public transport to save fuel and also to save our environment.
  5. Know when and how to use your car wisely according to your schedule. The more you drive the more fuel you use, especially on short routes.
  6. Always get your car serviced for better car performance. By keeping your engine in tip-top shape you actually save your money. The vehicle components that affecting fuel consumption can be inspected. A clean, serviced engine means better fuel efficiency.

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HOAX! HOAX! Okay.

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Have you received this type of forwarded message in your friendster? Sad but true. I receive it EVERYDAY, even TODAY.

Friendster system is getting too crowded!! We need you to forward this to at least 30 people. I know this seems like a large number, but we need to find out who is really using their account. If you do not send this to at least 10 Friendster members, we will delete your account.

WARNING!
We want to find out which users are actually using their Friendster accounts. So if you are using your account, please pass this e-mail to every Friendster user that you can.

IF YOU DO NOT PASS this letter to anyone. we will delete your account.

Dear friend..

Not long ago, Friendster did post a “similar” alert here:

http://www.friendster.com/faq.php#21

Even if they do (I hope not), who cares? But as far as I know, Friendster is improving day by day.

Any of you got their account deleted? I didn’t receive any official news yet leh, why?

Hey fren, please make sure it is true first before you forward the same old message to your beloved friend like me. Pleeeaseee? Puliissssss?

Cayalah Arsenal! Keep on Rocking

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

On top again. Arsenal beat Reading 3-1. Carry on Gunners!

Results Arsenal

Via [Soccernet]

Exabytes Prize Received!

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

In my previous post, I did mention about the Exabytes’ email saying that I’ve won the contest. No joke. It’s stated in their blog.

Yeah. After I received their phone call (to confirm my mailing address), in 4 days I got a parcel from Pos Malaysia. Let’s see:

Exabytes Parcel
Yeehaa! My 27th Birthday Present.

Come closer a bit, larr

Exabytes Box Zoom
From Exabytes.Com.My to Andy Saedah.

There’s an advertisement on the box – 300GB EBiz Gold Hosting Plan. Marketing Strategy.

I was hoping that, there’s no bomb inside. Who knows, right?

Logitech Cordless Keyboard and Mouse Box
Logitech Cordless Internet Pro Desktop Black

Tadaaaa… No Bomb. In the box : 1 Cordless Keyboard, 1 Cordless Mouse, 1 USB Receiver and 4 Duracell Alkaline Batteries.

Logitech Cordless Internet Pro Desktop Black
What You See Is What I Got.

It’s not the latest model from Logitech, friend. But where can you get these stuffs for F.REE? Great! Now I can go wireless with my new cordless mouse and keyboard for the first time. Thanks again Exabytes!

Jokes : My Network

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Me: Okay…go to My Network.

Colleague: Okay..where’s your network?

Me: No, not my network. The MY NETWORK folder.

Colleague: My network?

Me: Yeah, double click.

Colleague: My network? Where got?

Me: Not your network! Go to the desktop, see at the top…

Colleague: Hello?

Me: Yeah?

Colleague: Ei, call you back, no network la.

Me: …..

Transfer your files using FireFTP, a Firefox extension

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

I was desperately looking for a standalone FTP client last few days coz I misplaced my thumbdrive (where I installed my Portable Filezilla). Plus, I do not have the priviledge to install any software/freewares in my machine which I currently using right now.

Argh, need to upload few urgent thing for printing. I asked Mr Google and I found FireFTP, a Firefox extension.

FireFTP

What can I say? It’s a great tool, simple, fast and you can even do the file transfer in the browser tab. Quite useful and efficient, eh? If you are a Firefox user and uses FTP client for your daily work, maybe you need to consider FireFTP.

So far based on my experience, I think Filezilla is still the best FTP client for me. And now maybe I’ll treat FireFTP as an alternative for my Firefox version.

Download and Try? Or consider a donation.

Oh.. this is funny

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

Came across this clip via youtube. Watch it!

The baby so serious one when he saw the brother’s mouth bleeding. Even the daddy also can’t tahan laughing. Haha! Funny.

After Holiday

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

As usual, after a long long holiday.. the Federal Highway (PLUS) got jam. And also from Puchong road to Cyberjaya. . Gosh. So terrible wor driving in the traffic jam. If not because of the rain, sure i bawak my scooter already. Wat to do.

Traffic Jam

Somemore i woke up late today due to the cold and rainy weather. Heh. However, thank God i reached my office on time. If not, sure I’ll be receiving my first warning email one of these days. Peeww…!

I won the Exabytes Love Malaysia & Win Contest 2007? Serious?

Friday, October 19th, 2007

I dunno whether this is a joke/scam or what, but this is what I received in my inbox few minutes ago. Yeah, i do participated in this contest anyway..

Dear Andy Saedah ,

I just got to know that your participant in Exabytes’s Love Malaysia & Win Contest won the prize.

Congratulations! I know how much you wanted to win this prize, and how long you have worked to promote this contest.

You are a good example of how hard work and commitment pays off. We wish you the very best for your future as a webmaster.

In order to delivery the prize for you, we may need to have your mailing address and phone number.

Please kindly reply us the information that are required.

If you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank You!

Best Regards,
Cheah Chong Yang
—————————-
Internet Marketing Executive,
Exa Bytes Network Sdn Bhd

Web: http://www.exabytes.com | http://www.exabytes.com.my
Email: cycheah@exabytes.com
Helpdesk: http://support.exabytes.com/help/

We specialize in Linux, Windows & Cold Fusion hosting, Reseller Program,
Domain Registration and SSL Certificate.
NEW! Windows 2003 + .NET hosting and reseller solutions now available.

I already replied coz I’m tooooooo anxious. The prizes looks cool. :D

Any of you received the same email from Exabytes?

A Letter to Ah Lian

Friday, October 19th, 2007

And again.. a friend of mine forwarded me this while I am waiting for my lunch time to come.

Dear Ah Lian,

Thanks you for your letter. Wrong time no see you. How everything? For me, I am quiet find.

You say in your letter your taukeh soh want you to chain your look? Somemore you must wear kick kok soo, hope you can wok properly.

You know, Ah Kau Kia working in a soft where company now. Last week, he take, Muthu & few of his friend to May Nonut to eat barger and fens fies.

After that he take we all go to kalah ok. Muthu sing and sing no stop until the sky bright.

Next week, my father mother going to sellerbread 20 years annie wear sari. My father mother going to give a fist to all the kampong people. So you must come with your hole family.

I only hope one day we no need to write and send letter to you and to me. Better I e-meow you, you e-meow me. I will ketchup with you soon.

And when you got time, please few free to call me.

Goo bye…..

Worm regard,
Ah Beng

Ok, set. I’m gonna eat roti Nan with teh tarik for lunch. Should be enough, i guess. Let’s go.