Happy Teacher's Day

Selamat Hari Guru...dalam diam dah 22 tahun aku menjadi guru. Hampir 6 tahun tak mengajar...hampir 6 tahun juga tak menyambut suasana Hari Guru...seperti sewaktu di sekolah dulu...

Tetapi terima kasih kepada rakan-rakan guru...anak-anak murid, adik beradik...sepupu yang masih mengirim SMS kepada aku untuk mengucapkan "Selamat Hari Guru"...

Dalam gembira menerima ucapan...hati tetap tersentuh dengan beberapa kata-kata ucapan daripada murid...adik dan rakan-rakan...semoga kita sentiasa menjadi guru yang sentiasa berusaha mencari kecemerlangan diri di samping mencari keredhaan Allah dalam mendidik anak-anak bangsa...insyaallah...

1. Daripada Goh :

We are likes pencils, the BEST part of us INSIDE. We make MARKS as we TOUCH others. We make MISTAKES, we ERASE, but we become BETTER as we are SHARPENED. Let's continue to sharpen our GOOD DEEDS for another year. Happy Tearher's Day...

2. Daripada Azmah (cousin) :

Selamat Hari Guru...semoga happy selallu...dimurahkan rezeki dan tabah menghadapi segala rintangan...

3. Ateh :

"Guru dalam pandangannya ada makrifat, dalam katanya ada pelajaran, dalam perbuatannya pelajaran, dalam tegurannya ada pengajaran, dalam senyumnya ada kasih sayang, dalam langkahnya ada perkiraan. Sebaik-baik guru adalah Nabi Muhammad saw, sebaik-baik manusia adalah orang yang bertakwa dan mengajak manusia kepada mengEsakan dan mengabdikan diri kepada Allah...

4. Uda (Bahau)

Guru...dalam ajarnya ada harapan, dalam tegurnya ada doa...dalam marahnya ada sayang...dalam diamnya ada bijaksana...berbahagialah menjadi guru...SELAMAT HARI GURU...

5. Mastura (TBS)

Tq teacher...hope u will success...

6. Ismail Ishak (Kg Tanjong, Rembau) :

Selamat Hari Guru cikgu...

8. Azrul Md Zin (Batang Nyamur, Rembau) :

Selamat Hari Guru cikgu...segala pengorbanan cikgu menjadi sandaran kepada saya hari ini...terima kasih cikgu...kini saya sedang menggapai segala janji-janji saya kepada cikgu dulu...

9. Ahmad Fadli (Sarawak) :

Selamat Hari Guru ...cikgu

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Sukan pelik orang Britain

SETIAP tahun, Britain menjadi tuan rumah kepada sekumpulan sukan yang pelik-pelik seperti bersnorkel di dalam paya gambut dan mengejar bola keju.

Di sebalik populariti sukan bola sepak dan ragbi, masih ramai rakyat Ratu Elizabeth II yang menggemari aktiviti seperti tembak kacang, pikul isteri dan melempar puding hitam.

Begitu juga pertandingan makan daun netel, membuat wajah hodoh, bergusti sebelah kaki dan mengutip cacing.

Britain yang baru sahaja menyaksikan perkahwinan gilang-gemilang Putera William dan Kate Middleton menganjurkan sekurang-kurangnya 20 acara sukan yang bersifat eksentrik tetapi berjaya meraih minat penggemarnya dari seluruh dunia.

Keju

Sesetengah sukan seperti pertandingan mengejar keju yang bergolek menuruni bukit di Gloucestershire, England sudah bermula sejak abad ke-13 lagi.

Lebih 4,000 penonton termasuk pelancong asing datang ke Bukit Coopers, bukit yang terkenal di daerah itu pada minggu terakhir bulan Mei setiap tahun.

Berpuluh-puluh lelaki dan wanita akan bergolek dan meluncur ke bawah bukit itu dalam usaha mengejar seketul keju seberat 3.6 kilogram yang dikenali sebagai Double Gloucester.

Acara bermula dengan peserta bersedia di atas bukit setinggi 300 meter itu dengan seorang pengacara majlis yang berpakaian serba putih serta kot dan tarbus.

Sebaik sahaja pengacara itu mengira sehingga tiga, keju itu akan dilontar ke bawah dan diikuti tubuh manusia berterbangan.

Ada yang menjunam kepala dahulu, berguling ke tepi dan pelbagai aksi lain semata-mata untuk mengejar keju itu.

Tangan dan kaki terseliuh, serta lebam dan luka pada bahagian kepala adalah antara kecederaan yang biasa dialami. Ada juga peserta yang patah kaki dan tangan.

Pertandingan berenang di dalam paya pula telah menarik peserta dari sejauh Australia.

Paya

Pada bulan Ogos nanti, lebih 200 peserta akan menyertai Kejohanan Snorkel Paya Dunia yang sudah bermula sejak tahun 1985. Mereka akan berenang sejauh 100 meter di kawasan paya gambut di Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales.

Namun, gaya renangan biasa tidak dibenarkan. Sebaliknya mereka diminta melepasinya dengan bersnorkel.

Pasangan Kez Mercel dan Tigger Webb sanggup terbang dari Australia setiap tahun untuk menyertainya acara yang menyeronokkan itu.

“Paya itu penuh dengan rumput-rampai yang reput dan bercampur dengan air hitam paya yang berasid,” kata mereka seperti dipetik BBC.

Namun, tentulah ada sesuatu yang menyebabkan mereka ingin kembali lagi ke paya itu - keseronokannya.

“Negara kami Australia memiliki pantai tercantik di dunia iaitu di Gold Coast. Tetapi kami sanggup menempuh perjalanan separuh dunia untuk berenang di dalam paya di Britain,” tambah mereka.

Mereka yang tidak menyukai lumpur boleh mencuba sukan yang dianggap luar biasa, dinamakan Pesta Ketam Egremont di Cumbria, England.

Semasa pesta itu, pelbagai acara dipertandingkan meliputi menghisap rokok paip paling laju, memanjat tiang licin dan gurning iaitu pertandingan mengherotkan wajah. Wajah siapa paling hodoh akan dikira sebagai pemenang.

Gurning yang disertai lebih 100 peserta setiap tahun dicatat dalam Rekod Dunia Guinness. Seorang lelaki dari Cumbria, Tommy Mattinson paling banyak memenangi perlawanan itu iaitu 11 kali.

Acara sepak keting pula tidak kurang popularnya. Ia kedengaran menyakitkan tetapi pad penahan boleh diletakkan pada kaki sebelum perlawanan.

Dalam perlawanan itu, peserta akan memegang antara satu sama lain sebelum masing-masing menendang keting pihak lawan hingga terjatuh.

Clive Thompson, naib presiden sukan itu percaya usia sukan itu yang menjangkau 300 tahun adalah tarikannya.

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Lawak Hari Selasa...

"Wake up, son. It's time to go to school!"
"But why, Mom? I don't want to go."

"Give me two reasons

why you don't want to go."
"Well, the kids hate me for one,

and the teachers hate me also!"

"Oh, that's no reason not to go to school.

Come on now and get ready."
"Give me two reasons

why I should go to school."

"Well, for one, you're 52 years old.

And for another, you're the PRINCIPAL!

:) SELAMAT HARI GURU BUAT SEMUA GURU...walau di mana sahaja anda berada...

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Selamat Hari Ibu...

"assalamualaikum.. along, angah, adik, bangun.. subuh dah ni.." Mak memberi salam dan mengetuk pintu untuk mengejutkan Si Tiga Beradik seperti biasa.

"eh? tak berkunci pintu ni.." getus hati Mak kehairanan lalu menguak pintu bilik kayu itu.

"ASSALAMUALAIKUM MAK! SELAMAT PAGI! SELAMAT HARI IBU!" teriak Si Tiga Beradik serentak, memecah sunyi pagi subuh itu. Mak yang masih di muka pintu tersenyum lalu mendekati Si Tiga Beradik dan memeluk mereka.

"terima kasih.. sayang anak-anak mak.." Mak meluahkan rasa hatinya kepada Si Tiga Beradik, namun hanya Allah sahaja yang mengetahui perasaan dan kasih sayang seorang ibu kepada anak-anaknya.

Melihatkan anak-anaknya dah bangun, mak pun kemudiannya berlalu pergi untuk menunaikan solat subuh. Si Tiga Beradik memandang sesama sendiri sambil mengenyitkan mata.

"MISI SUPRISE BERJAYA!" serentak lagi teriakan mereka sambil menunjukkan ibu jari masing-masing.

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Selesai solat subuh secara berjemaah, Si Tiga Beradik masuk ke bilik. Abah juga terus bangun meninggalkan sejadah. Mungkin ada kerja yang ingin dilakukan. Namun, Mak seperti biasa tidak berganjak dari kain sejadahnya dan masih dalam telekung putih yang dihadiahkan oleh Si Tiga Beradik setahun yang lepas.

Tidak lama kemudian kedengaranlah alunan ayat-ayat suci al-Quran oleh suara merdu Mak. Dibaca ayat demi ayat dengan penuh khusyu', tadabbur, dan bertajwid. Dan seperti kebiasaannya, alunan merdu yang menghiasi seisi rumah itu ditamatkan tatkala jam menunjukkan pukul 7 pagi.

"sodaqallahul azim.." Mak menamatkan bacaannya dengan iringan 'alarm clock' yang berbunyi sebanyak tujuh kali. Selepas melipat kain telekungnya, Mak bergegas ke dapur untuk menyiapkan sarapan. Suasana pagi masih belum terang. Matahari masih belum naik. Mak memetik suis menghidupkan lampu dapur yang dalam kesamaran.

"SARAPAN DAH SIAP!" tiba-tiba Si Tiga Beradik muncul. Dapur menjadi terang benderang. Si Tiga Beradik tercongok di tepi meja makan sambil menunjukkan ke arah meja. Mak yang tadinya terkejut dengan teriakan Si Tiga Beradik mengalihkan pandangannya ke meja. Beberapa pinggan kuih muih sudah terhidang di atas meja. Satu jag air teh pun telah siap dibancuh.

"jom makan, sayang.." Abah pula tiba-tiba muncul di belakang Mak dan memegang bahu Mak lembut. Abah memimpin tangan Mak ke meja bagaikan raja yang mengiringi permaisurinya ke meja santapan. Romantik sungguh. Mak tersenyum lagi. Hampir-hampir matanya berkaca-kaca. Namun keterharuan itu diluahkan dengan lisan penghargaan.

"terima kasih, bang.." sambil Mak mendakap Abah. "terima kasih along, angah, adik.." Mak mengusap kepala Si Tiga Beradik pula.

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Si Along memberhentikan lamunannya. Kalau boleh plot di atas yang dirancangnya tadi dapat dijayakan bersama-sama Si Angah dan Si Adik pada Hari Ibu esok. Tapi....

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Si Angah meletakkan pen dan merenung kertas di hadapannya. Kalau boleh cerita di atas yang ditulisnya dapat menjadi kenyataan pada Hari Ibu esok bersama-sama dengan Si Along dan Si Adik. Tapi....

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Si Adik terjaga daripada tidurnya. Kalau boleh mimpinya di atas tadi dapat menjadi realiti pada Hari Ibu esok bersama-sama Si Along dan Si Angah. tapi....

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Tapi.... Si Tiga beradik sedar. Apa yang dilamunkan bukanlah untuk Hari Ibu esok. Tapi Hari Ibu yang lepas-lepas. Apa yang ditulis bukanlah cerita untuk Hari Ibu esok. Tapi Hari Ibu yang lepas-lepas. Apa yang dimimpikan pun bukanlah realiti untuk Hari Ibu esok. Tapi Hari Ibu yang lepas-lepas.

Kini.. Si Tiga Beradik sedar. Tiada lagi layanan dan hadiah Hari Ibu yang dapat mereka berikan. Hanya satu sahaja tanda kasih sayang dan terima kasih mereka kepada Mak yang dapat mereka buktikan. Hanyalah dengan menjadi anak-anak yang soleh yang tidak kan pernah lupa untuk terus mendoakan ibu mereka di sana.

Si Tiga Beradik berpandangan sesama sendiri, dengan mata yang berkaca, dan dengan suara yang tersekat-sekat menahan kesedihan mereka berdoa.... Ya Allah, rahmatilah ibu kami!

-sumber iluvislam (akh husain)

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America's Most Expensive Homes for Sale, 2011

Interested in a home with 23 bathrooms? Perhaps interior marble columns, a private grill house, or three swimming pools are the must-have amenities you’ve been waiting for? These features and more make up the swank mansions in our 2011 ranking of the most expensive listed homes for sale in America.

All priced above $50 million, this year’s round-up is a mix of new extreme eye candy and some repeat performers from the 2010 list, including the Spelling Manor, which tops our list for a second time with an unchanged and staggering asking price of $150,000,000.

Here are the top five most expensive single family homes currently for sale:

5. Madison Ave Townhouse
Location: 1016 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10075
For Sale: $72 Million

The Madison Avenue Townhouse in Manhattan.
Photo: Zillow

This 7-story New York townhouse appeared on Zillow’s “Most Expensive Homes” list in September 2010 and, with an unchanged asking price of $72 million, has snagged a returning spot. Located on prestigious Madison Avenue, this rare piece of Upper East Side real estate is fully renovated and retains all of its original architectural details. It contains 12,000 sq ft, 10 bedrooms, a central staircase, and elevator. It is owned by a rare-maps dealer.

4. Versailles
Location: 6121 Kirkstone Lane, Windermere, FL 34786
For Sale: $100 million

This Windermere, FL mansion is dubbed Versailles

Photo: Zillow

It may not be the most expensive property on the market, but the gigantic Windermere, FL mansion, known as “Versailles,” is reported to be America’s “largest single family home under one roof.” The palace-like estate, architecturally inspired by the royal residence of Louis XIV, is situated on a 10-acre peninsula along the shoreline of Lake

Butler. While the breathtaking property is still under construction, offered at $75 million “as-is” or $100 million finished, the 66,800-sq ft is blueprinted to include every thinkable amenity a homeowner could imagine. Listed in May 2010, this Windermere real estate gem features 13 bedrooms, 23 bathrooms, three pools, a baseball field, two tennis courts, grand hall, two grand staircases, two-story wine cellar, indoor roller rink, movie theater with a balcony, and his-and-her offices separated by a two-sided, 12-ft aquarium.

3. Frank Woolworth Estate

Location: 4 E 80th St, New York, NY 10075

For sale: $90 Million

The Woolworth Estate in Manhattan.
Photo: Zillow

Retail magnate Frank W. Woolworth commissioned three townhouses to be built for each of his three daughters back in 1911. This one, designed by renowned architect Charles Pierpont Henry Gilbert, was completed in 1916 and is the biggest of the three. With a $90 million asking price, it became the priciest listing on the Manhattan real estate market when it was posted for sale this past March. The 35-ft wide, 7-story home boasts 18,000-sq ft, and has 10 bedrooms, 11.5 bathrooms, three kitchens, a paneled library, elevator, 14-ft ceilings, private gym, and a formal dining room with seating for up to 50 guests.

2. Tranquility
Location: 525 Highway 50, Zephyr Cove, NV 89449
For Sale: $100 Million

Tranquility is by Lake Tahoe in Zephyr Cove, NV.
Photo: Zillow

Another most expensive homes veteran, “Tranquility” is the highest-priced listing in the state of Nevada. It also held the top spot on Zillow’s Most Expensive Homes list in 2009, until the Spelling Manor hit the market with its $150 million asking price. The 210-acre property, originally listed in 2008, is situated on its own private lake with a total of eight separate buildings including a 20,000-sq ft main residence. Also included on this rare piece of Zephyr Cove real estate is an art studio, boat house pavilion, gym with indoor basketball court, horse stable, two par-3 golf holes, and a 16-car garage. As if that wasn’t enough to explain the $100 million price tag, the prestigious property also comes fully furnished.

1. Spelling Manor
Location: 594 S Mapleton Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90024
For Sale: $150 Million

Spelling Manor in Los Angeles is in a league of its own.
Photo: Zillow

Not only does the Spelling Manor top our list of most expensive homes on Zillow for the second time in a row, but the 123-room mega-mansion, which hit the Los Angeles real estate market last September, is said to be the most expensive home for sale in the U.S. Current owner Candy Spelling (widow to late TV producer Aaron Spelling and mother to actress-turned-reality TV star Tori Spelling) purchased the property from legendary entertainer Bing Crosby. The French-chateau-style estate sits on 4.7 acres and illuminates luxury at every turn. Unique features of the three-story, 56,500-sq ft home include a 17,000-sq ft attic with a barbershop and salon, rooftop garden, two-lane bowling alley, service wing with staff quarters, China room, gift-wrapping room, and wine tasting room. According to a recent interview, the 63-year-old Spelling is downsizing from “The Manor” to a two-story Los Angeles condo she purchased for $47 million last year.

Sumber : http://realestate.yahoo.com

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Most Expensive Cars 2011: Ten top list

What is the most expensive car in the world? The 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe was sold for $8,700,000 in 1987. However, that car and many alike will not be included in this list because it is not available on the market today. It is hard to imagine someone would actually spend 8 million dollars on a car instead of using it for something more productive. However, if you have the money and the opportunity, you will definitely spend a small fraction of it to place a few of these supercars in your garage. Here are the 10 most expensive production cars on the market.

2. Lamborghini Reventon $1,600,000. The most powerful and the most expensive Lamborghini ever built is the second on the list. It takes 3.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and it has a top speed of 211 mph. Its rarity (limited to 20) and slick design are the reasons why it is so expensive and costly to own.



3. McLaren F1 $970,000. In 1994, the McLaren F1 was the fastest and most expensive car. Even though it was built 15 years ago, it has an unbelievable top speed of 240 mph and reaching 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. Even as of today, the McLaren F1 is still top on the list and it outperformed many other supercars.




4. Ferrari Enzo $670,000. The most known supercar ever built. The Enzo has a top speed of 217 mph and reaching 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Only 400 units were produced and it is currently being sold for over $1,000,000 at auctions.



5. Pagani Zonda C12 F $667,321. Produced by a small independent company in Italy, the Pagani Zonda C12 F is the 5th fastest car in the world. It promises to delivery a top speed of 215 mph+ and it can reach 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.



6. SSC Ultimate Aero $654,400. Don't let the price tag fool you, the 6th most expensive car is actually the 2nd fastest street legal car in the world with a top speed of 257 mph+ and reaching 0-60 in 2.7 seconds. This baby cost nearly half as much as the Bugatti Veyron, yet has enough power to compete against the most expensive car. It is estimated that only 25 of this exact model will ever be produced.



7. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo $555,000. The first true American production certified supercar, this cowboy is also rank 3rd for the fastest car in the world. It has a top speed of 248 mph+ and it can reach 0-60 in 3.2 seconds. If you are a true American patriot, you can be proud to show off this car.

8. Koenigsegg CCX $545,568. Swedish made, the Koenigsegg is fighting hard to become the fastest car in the world. Currently, it is the 4th fastest car in the world with a top speed of 245 mph+, the car manufacture Koenigsegg is not giving up and will continue to try and produce the fastest car. Good luck with that!




9. Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster $495,000. A GT supercar, the SLR McLaren is the fastest automatic transmission car in the world with a top speed of 206 mph+ and reaching 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. It is a luxurious convertible with a really powerful engine, which results in outstanding performances and style.



10. Porsche Carrera GT $440,000. A supercar with dynamic stability control and a top speed of 205 mph+ and it can reach 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. The Porsche Carrera GT applies the absolute calibers of a true racing car to offer an unprecedented driving feeling on the road.

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Weekend...Wedding invitation...Family Gathering...old friend...

Very tiring weekend... Three wedding ceremony to attend in two days...after all i think it was worth it. First...on 30th april in Port Dickson... first daughter of the officer at my office...En Zainal Ismail...

We're here on this Special Day
Our hearts are full Of pleasure
A day that brings the two of you
Close Together
We're gathered here to celebrate
A moment you'll always treasure
We ask Allah to make your love
Last forever
Let's raise our hands and make du'a
Like the prophet taught us
And with one voice let's all
Say...say...say

Ahmad Fadli

Two more on sunday (1th Mei)...my former student (Ahmad Fadli) at Felda Maokil Labis and my cousin at Pagoh...take half of the day to be there...:) just joking...before (11 years) ago...drive for three hours is ok for me...but now...so tired...feel liked an old lady...haha...may be its true...am 46+ now!!

Upon arrived at Ahmad Fadli house, I meet his parents, En Hadi and Pn Rahimah, whom I have not seen for quite a few years...in fact...it was the sentimental feeling i ever had.

Me and Mastura

Then...i meet my very closed friend...Mastura (Ahmad Fadli cousin). OMG...it was liked the old days...she was married and have 2 sons and a daughter. We talked and talked liked it was never end. Gossip about our friends...:)

Attending Ahmad Fadli wedding, was in a small way, my way of extending my gratitude and thanks to his parents, En Hadi and Pn Rahimah and my close friend (Mastura). I am indeed glad and happy to be able to make it to “Mad” wedding! To the young couple, cikgu wish both of you a “Happy union” in the years ahead. May Allah blessed both of you with lots and lots of children :)

Barakallahu lakuma wa baraka
Alaikumaa wa jama'a bainakuma fii khaiiir...

From now you'll share all your joys
Through hardships,support each other
Together worshiping Allah
Seeking His Pleasure
We pray that He will feed your life
With Happiness and Blessings
And grant your Kids
who make your home filled with laughter
Let's raise our hands and make du'a
Like the prophet taught us
And with one voice let's all
Say...say...say

Arround 2.45pm i drove to Pagoh...to my uncle house (Pak Itam)...never been there before...but alhamdulillah...i arrived there safe and sound :) arround 4.00 pm...i think am already late...and nobody was there anymore...but glad to see all my pakcik and makcik (Pak Hamid, mak Anjang, Pakcik Jaafar n Makcik Sarah) all my cousin still there...It was a very happy moment...

Pak Itam and Mak Itam...seems so busy entertaining guests...so i take a seat between Makcik Sarah and Pakcik Jaafar. Remind me of my lately abah n mak...How i miss them...also remind me of my childhood days in Muar. Miss my lately wan n atuk at Kg Parit Bakar..the house....the fresh smell of tanah gambut...how i love to play in kebun nanas atuk...liked i said to Ana (cousin)...zaman that don't have anything...no television...don't have computer...but we really have each other...we played together...eat together...sleep in the same hall...don't have tilam...just sleep on tikar only...curi makan tapai ubi maklong...hehe...but it was the happiest time in my life...

Arrived home at 7.30 pm after sending my second cousin (Awa) to her house at Jasin. It was a tiring day...but i feel so happy to meet old friend, gathering with all my pakcik and makcik and cousins. There's one more wedding ceremony to attend on 6 Jun (Lan's wedding)...but i will be at Sarawak on that day...hope to be there a week earlier...

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