The rate he was going so I acted fast

I knew he wasn't going to last long at the rate he was going so I acted fast. I opened the window and yelled at him, he spun around and pointed the gun at me before realizing I was actually talking to him.

I told him to climb up to my window and I would hold off the creatures, he didn't have much choice so he nodded I grabbed a rifle and gave him a signal to go. He took off in a dead sprint towards the building, as he got close to each creature I would shoot the creature aiming for the head. He finally made it to the building. As he climbed up I tossed a sheet over over the window sill for him to grab on to and pulled him inside, he sat still for a minute then thanked me for helping him. As we both sat there catching our breath I realized that I had just learned something new about my self....

I'm a very good shot! We exchanged short pleasantries, considering I had little to offer. I told him what I had learned from the TV. and we decided that it would be a good idea to stick together on our trek to one of the military bases. So now we are going to try to get some sleep, and sleep with one eye open now that the creatures know we're in this building. Tomorrow we start our journey to the nearest base which is about 500 miles away and we have no idea of the state of the roads or other cities.

Right now the only thing I know about myself other than I'm quite proficient with guns, is that I want to survive and I plan to.

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No one on the sidewalks in cars

Well, didn't sleep much last night. Started the day today with more questions and still no answers. Strange sounds coming out of the woods surrounding the house, loud screeching and ungodly inhuman screams and moans.

I didn't sleep much after that. I exercised extreme caution today as a explored outside the house and I still have no recollection of who I am. I found keys to the car outside, (and apparently I know how to drive a car), and drove around a little bit.

I didn't see very much at first, but soon I started seeing cars and trucks along the road empty, against my better judgement I got out and inspected a few of them and they appeared to have just been abandoned, some were even still running and I have to say that left me with quite an eerie feeling.

I drove around for quite awhile and realized that I seemed to know where I was going and I finally ended up in a small town. I needed gas so I decided to look for a station and as I drove around I started to notice that I wasn't seeing any people, no one on the sidewalks, in cars, or in any of the stores. I finally found a gas station and pulled up to the gas pump and wondered if the pump would even work and luckily it did, so I filled the car up and walked into the gas station to see if anyone was inside and of course... no one.

I at least grabbed some food, drinks, a map and a few other supplies and went back to the car. At this point I started to really worry, where the hell are all the people in this town? Why was I able to navigate this town without any recollection of it? What is going on? As I tried to figure out what was going on I noticed it was starting to get dark and with the noises I had heard the previous night I didn't want to be moving around after dark. At least not until I figure out what is going on.

I decided to try to find somewhere safe to sleep for the night and I happened upon a hotel and decided to check it out. The lights were on inside but once again there was no one there, so I helped myself to a room key and I'm hoping to get a better nights rest tonight. I'm starting to wonder if maybe I'm crazy, the only thing that convinces me that I'm not is reading the pages I have written in this journal.

My gut tells me that something is horribly wrong and that I should probably arm myself so maybe I'll look for something to defend myself with tomorrow as well.

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surroundings seem familiar

I awoke today with no recollection of my identity or my past.

My surroundings seem familiar to me but I do not recognize this place, the house I'm in seems to have been ransacked.

I've tried the televisions, radios and computers... nothing, no signals. I thought for a moment I heard a faint voice on the radio but it disappeared as quickly as it came. Outside everything is eerily quiet, no dogs, nothing but the faint sounds of birds and insects.

My body aches and my mind is feeling quite fuzzy, I can only hope I regain some memory of who I am and what is going on soon. As it was already late when I awoke I feel that I should rest and recover more before I leave this house, luckily there was plenty of food here.

There is also a car parked in the driveway, I figure I'll look for keys tomorrow but right now I'm going to try to get some sleep and figure things out tomorrow.

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Basically two possible situations of the party

It all starts with a detailed mental image of the party itself: the number of people you plan to invite, the location, the food and drinks, music, and any entertainment activities you might want to include. Identify the separate steps you need to do and find out how long each of them will take. Also, design a sequence for all these steps. When all this is planned in detail, you’ll know exactly how much time you’ll need for the preparations.

There are basically two possible situations: you know the date of the party, in which case you should start counting back from that day to determine when you should start the preparations; or you know when you are free to start taking care of the arrangements and you set the date according to that. party with me :D

Whichever situation may apply, you need to give yourself deadlines for each aspect of the party you need to polish off.

Be strict with your deadlines and allow two to three days lead time for each in case something goes awry. That way, you’ll not only have an enjoyable party, but also a pleasant preparation.

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Why was the lizard afraid?

it was like a million dollar question to me.

I tried to wear the boots of lizard rather to say it in a better way I tried to imagine like the lizard may had imagined.

"He must have felt that I was a greater reptile who wanted to devour him"

The Lizard misjudged me,

For,I am neither a reptile nor have taste of eating house lizards.

We are too like that meek lizard and feel that the situation we are facing is abhorrent one but really is it so.Even the worst of the worst situation adds the shining gem experience in life which is most valuable achievement,some times we have a mere apprehension that we would facing hardships.

And in final words I would say,"If we disbelief in Sun then it would never shine."

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Have a party until you welcome the first guest

While it is true that the success of a party depends on many different factors, some of which are independent of you, there are also aspects that you, as the organizer, have complete control over. Logically, these aspects concern the preparation phase, everything you do from the moment you decide to have a party until you welcome the first guest.

One of your number one concerns will be that of being ready in time. Let’s see just how difficult or easy that can be.

Though there are party service providers that can do everything for you, many people might prefer to take care of the preparations themselves and use the money thus saved to increase the party budget. That requires, however, good time management.

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what is middle class and who are middle class people

Actually what is middle class and who are middle class people. Middle class is one of the most integral structure of the social fabrication.

Middle class comprises of teachers, intellectuals, or people who are working in office not necessarily highly educated but one of the most aware section of society.

They first democracy in France or USA or the communist revolution in Russia was progeny of the middle class. The aristocratic and the imperial bureaucratic or the elite class is one of the most self centered class so are the low class people both only care about themselves a typical low class person is an alcoholic bullies wife sells his daughter to brothel and elite class are the same but have a glitzy polish.

In the most trying situation a person of midle class would'nt sell his moral and dignity.

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Before the party starts

Select a unique setting for the party. Anything that is unique can be interesting and well liked by most people. Make sure to decorate the place as best as possible. It is also best to choose a party venue that guests can easily find. Inform your guests well in advance when and where the party will be held as well as the time and any dress code. It is best to give printed party invitations when inviting your guests. Relying on oral invitation may not work as it can be easily forgotten and does not provide enough information about the party.

Before the party starts, check that everything is in its proper place -- this includes cake, the food, the drinks and the gifts. As the host of the party, be at the reception area to welcome arriving guests. When the party is in full swing, remember to circulate among the guests. The perfect host goes around making sure all guest are as comfortable as they can be.

To make the party more interesting, plan a few fun games. Give prizes for winners. If entire families are invited, make sure to conduct fun games for adults and children separately. And finally, never fail to say good bye and thanks to the guest as they leave the party.

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Three privately-owned islands in Malaysia for sale ?

Kota Kinabalu (The Star/ANN) - At least three privately-owned islands off Sabah are up for sale and the state is quickly moving to ensure that its interests are safeguarded.

Sabah Land and Survey Department director Datuk Osman Jamal said there was little the state could do as the islands were privately owned.

"It is the right of the individuals to sell them," he said after attending a Hari Raya open house here Wednesday.

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Osman said he had, however, discussed the sale of part of Pulau Mengalum and Pulau Montokud both in the west coast and Pulau Pandanan in the east coast with Chief Minister Datuk Musa Aman.

"The Chief Minister advised me to look into all possibilities," he said when asked what measures could be taken to ensure Sabah's interests were protected.

"We are looking at various state ordinances," Osman said, adding that as state Collector for Land Revenue, he would need to approve any registration for the transfer of the properties to new owners.

Osman said Pulau Mengalum, some 60km from the city, was once owned by the Sabah Veterinary Department.

However, about half of the island, some 101ha, was handed over to a company in the late 1990s as part of a land swap deal for the firm to construct the state Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry office here.

He said the seven-hectare Pulau Montukud, off the south west Papar district and the four-hectare Pulau Pandanan off Semporna district have been owned by individuals.

The three islands were listed for sale on http://www.privateislandsonline.com/malaysia.htm with the price tag for Pulau Mengalum set at US$18 million while the asking price for

Pulau Montokud and Pulau Pandanan were set at US$11.26 million and US$2 million respectively.

Some people believe Pulau Mengalum holds historical significance for the country as the island's name was believed to have been derived from the Spanish explorer Philip Magellan.

It is said that Magellan had stopped at the island before discovering the Philippines.

source : http://sg.news.yahoo.com/three-privately-owned-islands-off-sabah-sale-053004599.html

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Even in throwing a party

In any project, the first step is always the hardest. However, once you overcome the first step, everything will fall into place. Well, not all the time. Things can still be topsy-turvy even if you’ve outlined the things to make your fantastic idea a reality for in-maya.

Even in throwing a party, all the preparations needed can leave you cursing this responsibility. Relieve yourself from agony and stop being a martyr. Holler for a friend or two to be your aide. Not to worry about who’ll take the credits because you’ll be playing boss here. Pretend that you have your own events company. Having friends around will save you from over milking your brain for ideas.

Brainstorming is a great way to pool in creative approaches to a problem. Share your ideas and highlight the complexities. Be open to extreme propositions. Facilitate and lead them to what you want to achieve. After you come up with brilliant and feasible suggestions, designate the tasks. Logistics is the main dirty work. One of the tedious jobs in hosting a party is selecting your guests. This job also involves making the invitations and double-checking their contact information.

Next to that is arranging the venue. Even if it is your home, you will still have to consider its availability on the targeted date of the party. What if your roommate’s folks are visiting on that day? Include alternative party venues in your brainstorming, so are emergency protocols if the unimaginable happened. Ask your team to report the progress of their assignments. If you only have one partner, then equally divide the tasks and regularly consult each other. With a team, everyone can truly enjoy a great party.

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thing you need is a functioning camera

Whether you use a digital camera or a traditional camera, there are some basic steps you can take to make sure that the party pictures turn out. The first thing you need is a functioning camera. If your camera runs on batteries, make sure the batteries are fully charged or that you have extra ones on hand. Taking party pictures works best when you can capture the moment and if your batteries are dead, the moment will pass.

You also need to have enough storage space for your photos. This means an extra memory card if you are going digital or extra film for the traditional camera. For people who do not use their cameras often, sometimes problems with the camera do not become apparent until they are at the party and ready to take pictures. This is not the time to find out that the lens is dirty or that the buttons stick. Check the camera out the day before the party so that you have time to clean it up and make sure everything is running perfectly. Most digital cameras have a built in flash. Make sure that you know how to use it. If you are using a traditional camera, bring your flash unit.

The most important hint for party picture taking is to safeguard your equipment. You will be partying too and it is too easy to set the camera down while getting a drink or something to eat. It is also too easy for someone to knock the camera off the table (or wherever you set it) or for someone to spill something on it. Either have a little carry case you can hang around your neck or a bag you store it in a safe place

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Funny of Abbreviation in electronic

CD-ROM: Consumer Device, Rendered Obsolete in Months


PCMCIA: People Can’t Memorize Computer Industry Acronyms


ISDN: It Still Does Nothing


SCSI: System Can’t See It


MIPS: Meaningless Indication of Processor Speed


DOS: Defunct Operating System


WINDOWS: Will Install Needless Data On Whole System


OS/2: Obsolete Soon, Too


PnP: Plug and Pray


APPLE: Arrogance Produces Profit-Losing Entity


IBM: I Blame Microsoft


MICROSOFT: Most Intelligent Customers Realize Our Software Only Fools Teenagers


COBOL: Completely Obsolete Business Oriented Language


LISP: Lots of Insipid and Stupid Parentheses


MACINTOSH: Most Applications Crash; If Not, The Operating System Hangs


AAAAA: American Association Against Acronym Abuse.


WYSIWYMGIYRRLAAGW: What You See Is What You Might Get If You’re Really Really Lucky And All Goes Well.

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Stop smoking tips

quit smoking?

how to stop smoking?
what medications to stop smoking?
The most efficacious drug to quit smoking?

look at the picture above, and think that you have in the photo.

just tips.

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tips to follow to ensure the success of the event

When planning a party, here are some useful party tips to follow to ensure the success of the event.

• Carefully select the party venue. If you are expecting a lot of guests, your house may not accommodate them. You may also have a problem with parking. So unless you are going to hold a small party, find a venue that can accommodate your guests.
• Rent the party venue. Make sure the location matches the theme of your party. For example, if you are going to host a party with an animal theme, inquire about the possibility of holding the party in or near a zoo.
• Invite your guests as early as possible. Refrain from last minute invitations. Your guests have to be informed of the time, place and directions to the party must be very clear. As much as possible, when renting a venue, make sure the site is convenient for your guests to reach. Scheduling your party on a weekend is best.
• Decorate the party place accordingly. Make sure the decoration is nicely done. Make sure seating arrangements for the guests are properly marked to avoid confusion and embarrassing moments.
• While doing the party preparation, write down every thing on a notebook so you can refer to your notes and check off those you have accomplished and those that still need to be done. Make sure the food list is complete including ingredients and condiments.
• Prepare the guest list, list of gifts, decorative items in advance. Last minute, unplanned purchases will surely get you in trouble. It is recommended that you write down your list of things to do because you will definitely forget some essential items.
• To make the party a great success, have games and ice breakers. Give simple prizes for the winners of parlor games and do not forget the camera to freeze the funny moments for posterity. Do not forget to give the gifts to your guests before they leave.

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Suicide bomb exploded

Suicide bomb exploded in the Church Kepunton, Jl Arif Rahman Hakim, Solo, Central Java. The bomb exploded around 11:00 pm. todays September 25, 2011.

"That was about half an hour ago there was a call to the commu-the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) for help. There was a suicide bombing at the Church Street Kepunton Arif Rahman Hakim Solo," said the official PMI Solo Sumartono Hadinoto when contacted by AFP on Sunday (25 / 9 / 2011).

Several people were wounded by the incident.

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Open command prompt even when it is blocked by admin

Now you can open cmd even when it is blocked by admin.Just follow these steps:

>> Go to Start > All programs > Accessories

>>Open calculator

>>Click Help in the menu and click help topics option

>>When help window opens > Right click on top left corner of that window where you see the symbol ?

>>And now,click on jump to url and put this : file:///c:/windows/system32/cmd.exe

Now you see that command prompt is opened without admin's permission

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no language would be eclipsed or even dominated by another

One of the best ideas and possibly the only political one was to urge the government to commit to promoting "coordinate bilingualism" rather than "subordinate bilingualism", such that no language would be eclipsed or even dominated by another. That kind of commitment is essential, especially in a school environment where the ustaz can have a powerful influence on the headmaster’s policy implementation.

To me, that meeting was a sad reflection of what we are a people who are rich but are afraid to cultivate our wealth and let it blossom, and all because of our insecurities. We fear opening our minds so we deny our children access to our vaults. Each time a new education minister comes into office, there will be an attempt at some stock-taking and cursory spring-cleaning, but this is then followed by the same old business as usual. We pay lip service, we opt for eyewashes.

Will this time be different? I much doubt it. So, as has been happening over the years, those who have the means will find ways to improve their English, mostly outside of the school system, and those who don’t will lag behind. And when it comes time for university graduates to attend job interviews, that’s when the difference will be telling. Still, at the end of the day, these will just amount to being mere statistics. It’s the outcome at the elections that matters more.

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Monolingualism or bilingualism

Who in the current administration would dare venture that way when their uppermost consideration is winning the next general election? Which is why the vision on English has been always short-term. And what the recent reversal of the teaching of science and mathematics in English was motivated by.

No one in power has dared to think of the long term, of the potential future of a Malaysia dragged down by its lack of proficiency in the global language, of the future of the rural populace who must continue to wallow in their lack of command of the language because they are not ardently advised otherwise. To get them out of their complacency with being monolinguistic would risk raising the ire of certain interest groups – and that could be disastrous for the ruling party.

Most of us at the meeting were too polite to bring this up, but an old hand in education did ask, "What is our language policy now? Monolingualism or bilingualism?".

So, by and large, we dutifully confined ourselves to discussing the areas of training, marketing and pedagogy. We gave suggestions on how to make the noble profession of teaching seem truly so to those going into it ("most students go into teaching English because they have no choice", observed a participant); on the need to take in only teacher-trainees who had an acceptable level of proficiency in English; on getting teachers to employ non-formal teaching methods that would be filled with fun for the learners and to organise out-of-class activities; on making more use of e-learning and ICT; on what to avoid if grammar were to be taught explicitly; on how to instil confidence in English teachers and give them the support they need when this is denied them by the school environment.

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While there should be a minimum academic requirement

Various factors should be taken into account when the issue of merit is discussed, and clear guidelines regarding these factors should be issued so that applicants are familiar with them and applications can be tailored accordingly.

While there should be a minimum academic requirement, these requirements should be focused on subjects that are relevant to the study of medicine, namely the science subjects. Extra-curricular activities, especially those involving positions of leadership, should also be weighted appropriately.

The interview should play an important role in choosing a potential scholar. Interviews allow an individual’s commitment, communication skills and ability to perform under pressure to be better gauged. These factors are arguably more essential for the practice of medicine than mere academic excellence.

The terms of the scholarship should be more specific with regards to expectations on results and post-graduation service. These should not be amenable to the whims of policymakers. For example, clear instructions should be given on the appropriate universities that scholars are allowed to apply to and these should be universities that offer degrees that are fit for purpose – these institutions should be chosen based on international recognition, and are not simply in the list due to political pressure.

But leeway should be given for the pursuit of postgraduate specialist training, as it is in this arena that Malaysia will be able to reap the most benefits from sending her scholars abroad.

Undergraduate medical degree courses will inevitably have relatively similar contents, but the actual practice of medicine in a postgraduate specialist setting will allow our scholars to be exposed to a different working ethos and to technological and management advancement that may not be as readily in Malaysia.

At the level of postgraduate specialist training, the PSD should send scholars to countries that are renowned for specific training needs that would be beneficial to the health-care system in Malaysia. For example, those wanting to specialise in trauma management could go to institutions in South Africa, while for palliative care the UK.

Scholars should have a clear idea of what they are signing up for. While the current service bond of ten years is seen by many to be unpalatable and should be reviewed, contracts should be adhered to as set out by the rule of law. Any resistance to serving the time that has been agreed upon should result in the repayment of the full amount that was spent on the individual’s education. Partial repayments, as is the practice, will only lead to the interpretation of the scholarship as a cheaper alternative to a bank loan.

We should bear in mind that PSD scholarships are a privilege and not a right for any one individual. It should be given to deserving individuals, and the implementation of a transparent and methodical manner of awarding these scholarships will go a long way in helping prevent misconceptions.

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stakeholders regarding the disbursement of Public Service Department

The bickering among stakeholders regarding the disbursement of Public Service Department (PSD) scholarships occurs as regularly as the eruptions of Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park. Arguments are often raised about who should receive the scholarships. The loudest are usually parents who decry the system for failing to provide their child with a scholarship that the child “obviously” deserves.

Debates tend to be more heated about the opportunity to read medicine abroad. It is hardly surprising that the nebulous manner in which PSD scholarships are given out is unsavoury to many, as the ultimate prize is not merely a degree, but a career in a profession that is deemed (rightly or wrongly) by many parents to be both prestigious and lucrative.

This annual cycle of ambiguity needs to be stopped. The uncertainty leads to chronic dissatisfaction, further dividing Malaysians along racial lines. We need an overhaul of the scholarship disbursing system, possibly with a different system for each profession (specifically for medicine).

First, PSD medical scholarships should be awarded following identification of needs within the health-care service. The PSD scholarships should serve as a vehicle for long-term investment in human capital for public medical services.

There should be a clear distinction between offering scholarships to balance economic discrepancies between ethnic groups and scholarships that are offered to fill an identifiable national human resource gap. It would therefore make sense from both financial and administrative point of views for PSD to concentrate on the latter, and leave the issue of redistributive strategies to other agencies such as School.

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