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June 2005

National Security 101: Part 1 – Do I Look Stupid To You?

Got this in my gmail yesterday (it’s quite long email, so, please bear with me)….

FROM: MAXWELL KHUMALO

TEL:+27-83 360 4199

EMAIL:maxwellkhumalo20@hotmail.com

ATTN:C.E.O,

With due respect, trust and humility, I use this medium to write this letter to you irrespective of the fact that you do not know me, but please do consider this letter as a request from a in dare need of assistance.Let

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Tamil Drama 101: Tamil Serials (God save us!)

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(The “intense” moments from serial Metti Oli. Image source: Sun TV)

It was funny yet quite a realistic scenario in most of the homes…”Man breaks TV to get wife’s attention”

Despite of having my mom, my sister and my wife as loyal Tamil serial viewers, thankfully for me, we have not reached such critical stage (yet).

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Overseas Assignment 2005: Top 5 Reasons for Ghana, West Africa

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Malaysia and Ghana (in West Africa) gained their independence from the British in the same year, 1957 but Malaysia have somehow leaped Ghana in development by almost 20 years since then. Image source: Financial Times

I was in Ghana last year for almost 5 months and for those who might be traveling there, there are top 5 reasons why it is difficult for Malaysian to stay in Ghana, West Africa

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Indian Wedding 101: Colorful & Exciting Indian Wedding Part 1

Indian Wedding Attire Head Gear

In weddings, the bridegroom’s headgear, known as the pagdi or safa, is a symbol of honor and respect. It is a key element of the groom’s attire, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region. The pagdi is often associated with royalty and nobility, and wearing it signifies the groom’s central role in the ceremony. Different regions in India have their own unique styles of pagdi, each with its own cultural significance and history. Image source: Viresh Studio/Pexels

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Attitude 101: The Right Timing & Time Management

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You realised something? Emergencies normally happen whenever you are rushing for something. Never on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays or after work.For example today, my dad wanted me to send to the hospital as he has an appointment at 8.00 am.
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A quick calculation in my mind indicates that:-

1. I am going to be stuck in traffic jam (morning rush hour)
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Personal 101: Keeping My Car Under A Close Surveillance

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I lost my sleep! Had a sleep over at my ‘s house and conveniently parked my car right in front of his house. My cousin asked me to park at back of the house because:-
  • He was worried that someone might hit my car as my car was parked beside the main road (there have been such incidents previously)
  • Just a week ago, his neighbor who parked his car in front of his house along the same road, woke up in the morning to find all his 4 car tires missing (along with expensive rims!).
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Health 101: Obesity Issue Getting Serious

Malaysia faces a truly weighty problem – there could be 4.4 million adults who are overweight or obese by 2020. A nine-year study also shows that Indians are most overweight, followed by Malays and Chinese.

Oh dear, why I am not surprised that Indians are most overweight. I took some drastic measures myself to reduce weight and managed to reduce 4 kg todate (but unable to go far).

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