ThomThom Station - Seeking A Brainwashing Machine

Steve Jobs

2011-10-06T07:50:00.000-07:00

3 apples were changed the world.
First, Eva ate an apple;
Second, an apple dropped on Newton's head;
and lastly, Steve Jobs built Apple.

"No one wants to die. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it."

Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc., who introduced simple, well-designed computers for people who were more interested in what technology could do rather than how it was done, died Wednesday at age 56.

In April Steve Jobs seemed frail sparking speculation he may resign. In a brief statement, Apple announced the death but did not say where he died. Steve suffered from a rare form of pancreatic cancer and had a liver transplant in 2009, and he stepped down as Apple’s chief executive on Aug. 24.

Jobs has battled a less common variety that grows far more slowly and develops in the hormone-secreting section of the pancreas, according to USA Today. Although diagnosed in 2003, his illness was not disclosed until the following year, after he'd had surgery.

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2011-09-20T04:41:00.000-07:00

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The Law of Attraction

2011-09-19T09:07:00.000-07:00

The Law of Attraction governs the way potential becomes reality.
Its principles are:
1. Like attracts Like
2. Focus causes Expansion

Another way of defining the Law of Attraction is:
Thought + Allowance = Manifestation
or...
You get of what you are expecting.
People with good character and attitude attract others with same behavior.
If we focus on something we want or do, we can expand the possibility of success.

Remember:
You have an unlimited ability to think and talk about what you love.
Therefore, you have an unlimited ability to bring everything good in life to you.

Straw Dogs

2011-09-04T09:45:00.000-07:00

Director: Rod Lurie
Writer Rod Lurie, David Zelag Goodman, Sam Peckinpah and Gordon Williams
Stars: James Marsden, Kate Bosworth and Alexander
Genres: Triller
Date Release: 24 November 2011 (Malaysia)

I'm Sorry

2011-08-27T21:35:00.000-07:00

I've never really found the time
To see what's on the other side of me
Never really had the time
To open my eyes to look, to see

I've never really bothered
To get close to the ground
Been in my fortress forever
By my narrow views I am bound

Chorus
I've grown tired of stupid games
That tell us we're not the same, and
Today I come in all eagerness

I've grown tired of stupid games
That tell us we're not the same, and
Today I come seeking for forgiveness

There's really no point in fighting
And blaming all those around
I want to see myself within you
You're the treasure that I found

Chorus
Now I am glad I took the time
To see what's on the other side of me

iPhone 5 Concept Features

2011-08-25T07:42:00.000-07:00

iPhone 5 has advanced iPhone features such as a sleeker iPhone design, a laser keyboard & holographic display all rolled into this iPhone 5 video.

Johnny English Reborn (2011)

2011-08-23T07:53:00.000-07:00

Director: Oliver Parker
Writers: William Davies, Hamish McColl, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade
Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Dominic West, Gillian Anderson, Rosamund Pike, Daniel Kaluuya, Richard Schiff and Ben Miller
Genres: Comedy
Release Date: 15 September 2011 (Malaysia)

Glee: The 3D Concert Movie

2011-08-14T08:05:00.000-07:00

Director: Kevin Tancharoen
Stars: Cory Monteith, Diana Agron, Lea Michele
Genres: Documentary, Music
Date Release: 19 August 2011 (Malaysia)

Cowboys & Aliens

2011-08-14T07:48:00.000-07:00

Director: Jon Favreau
Writters: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, Damon Lindelof, Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Steve Oedekerk and Scott Mitchell Rosenberg
Stars: Daniel Craig, Harisson Ford and olivia Wilde
Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, and Western
Release Date: 11 August 2011 (Malaysia)

709 BERSIH 2.0 Rally - A Day to Remember

2011-07-09T07:07:00.000-07:00

The Smurfs

2011-06-20T08:22:00.000-07:00

Director: Raja Gosnell
Writters: Peyo, J. David Stem, David N. Weiss
Stars: Hank Azaria, Katy Perry, Jonathan Winters
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Release Date: 4 August 2011 (Malaysia)

Mr. Popper's Penguins

2011-06-18T21:50:00.000-07:00

Director: Mark Waters
Writers: Sean Anders, John Morris, Jared Stern, Richard Atwater and Florence Atwater
Stars: Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino and Angela Lansbury
Genres: Comedy, Family
Release Date: 7 July 2011 (Malaysia)

Final Destination 5

2011-06-12T05:47:00.000-07:00

Director: Steven Quale
Writers: Eric Heisserer, Jeffrey Reddick
Stars: Nicholas D'Agosto, Emma Bell and Arlen Escarpeta
Release Date: 25 August 2011 (Malaysia)

OS X Lion

2011-06-11T09:49:00.000-07:00

It's time to upgrade from OS X Snow Leopard to OS X Lion soon!!!

Transformer 3: Dark of The Moon

2011-06-11T01:55:00.000-07:00

Director: Michael Bay
Writer: Ehren Kruger
Stars: Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Tyrese Gibson
Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Release Date: 30 June 2011 (Malaysia)

Green Lantern

2011-06-11T01:33:00.003-07:00

Director: Martin Campbell
Writers: Greg Berlanti, Michael Green, Marc Guggenheim and Michael Goldenberg
Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Temuera Morrison, Jenna Craig, Jon Tenney, Mike Doyle, Cattlin Griffith, Nick Jandi, Dylan James and Leanne Cochran
Genres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Release Date: 16 June 2011 (Malaysia)

Super 8

2011-06-08T07:43:00.000-07:00

Director: J.J. Abrams
Writer: J.J. Abrams
Stars: Elle Fanning, Amanda Michalka and Kyle Chandler
Run Time: 112mins
Release Date: 9th June 2011

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1

2011-06-06T06:56:00.000-07:00

Director : Bill Condon
Writers : Melissa Rosenberg (screenplay), Stephenie Meyer (novel)
Stars : Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner
Release Date : 24 November 2011 (Malaysia)

KUNG FU PANDA 2

2011-05-21T07:08:00.000-07:00

Release Date: May 26, 2011
Rating : PG
Genre : Animation, Comedy
Duration : 1hr 30mins
Actors : Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Gary Oldman, Jack Black, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen
Director : Jennifer Yuh
Writer : Jonathan Aibel

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Lung Disease

2011-05-20T04:23:00.000-07:00

Two common and closely related lung diseases are emphysema and chronic bronchitis or medically know as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Chronic bronchitis – is an inflammation that ends up scarring the lining of the bronchial tubes.
Emphysema – causes the walls between the air sacs within the lungs to become weak and break, making it hard to feel like we get enough air.

COPD develops slowly. Symptoms often worsen over time and can limit the ability to do routine activities and the person may eventually require an oxygen tank or even mechanical respiratory assistance to breathe. Other treatments include bronchodilators, antibiotics, and exercise to strengthen muscles.

People with lung disease often feel like they struggle just to breathe, so exercise seems out of the question. However without enough exercise, you body becomes less conditioned, your muscles become less efficient at using oxygen and you enter vicious cycle of becoming more and more short of breath during less and less physical activities.

Shortness of breath is not due to lung disease alone. The deconditioned muscles cause weakness and much of your shortness of breath.

Leg Artery Disease

2011-05-20T04:19:00.000-07:00

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) or leg artery disease is a condition similar to coronary artery disease and carotid artery disease. PAD is a problem with blood flow in the arteries that causes leg pain because of decreased arterial blood flow. One of the symptoms of PAD is pain in the muscles of the leg.

Major risk factors for PAD are:
1. Cigarette smoking
2. diabetes mellitus
3. older age (older than 40 years)
4. hypertension
5. hyperlipidaemia
6. hyperhomocystinaemia

People with Type 2 diabetes have 3-4 times the usual risk for PAD and intermittent claudication. They also tend to develop PAD at earlier ages and to be at a significant risk for heart disease. It is important to treat this disease not only because it may place a greater risk for limb loss but also for having a heart attack or stroke. People with PAD are 3 times more likely to die of heart attacks or strokes than normal people.

Exercise training improves blood flow in the leg and in many cases in proving to be as beneficial as medications and surgical procedures in increasing pain free walking distance. Exercise must be regular and consistent of the benefit will be lost.

Fit Tools To Your Needs & Use It Wisely

2011-05-18T08:17:00.000-07:00

There are many technological tools that may help us to manage our time better, such as cell phones, computers and others.
Before choosing these tools, ask our self:
1. Do I need it?
2. Do I need all its features?
3. Is it easy to use?
4. How reliable is it?
5. How long will it meet my needs?

We must know what we want, get what we want, search intelligently and quickly on the information properly before deciding an investing on the right tools that benefit us.

Work environment is important to time management. Supportive work environment should have the following:
a) Comfortable and ergonomic chair;
b) Bright lighting;
c) Comfortable and constant temperature
d) Window
e) Sufficient work place
f) Storage for active materials.

We need to be more productive with our computer system by deleting unused files and free up space, back up data, install and learn features of the needed programs. Emails should be concise and brief using clear and interesting subject, avoid using all caps and copy only to relevant persons. To send long messages as attachments not email text, check and delete messages, regularly use phone calls for important messages, check grammar and spelling and use auto response when away.

Filing is important for time management and the three suggestions for more time-efficient filing system are:
a) Pick the most appropriate order from four major orders- alphabetic, topical, numeric and chronological;
b) Naming files simply and logically by putting a noun first then a modifier and place documents within a folder with the most recent documents first;
c) Prune files periodically at least once a month by spending an hour thinning files and move necessary documents to storage.

Fibromyalgia

2011-05-17T08:53:00.000-07:00

Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness that causes widespread pain. It is actually a form of “muscular rheumatism”, also commonly known as “soft tissue rheumatism”. [Rheumatism is aches and pains, from 3 structures-the joints (as in arthritis), the bones (as in osteoporosis), or the muscle and soft tissue, i.e. the ligaments and tendons as in fibromyalgia).
People with FMS often have pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons. The pain is usually felt in specific parts of their body, areas known as pressure points. Common pressure points are the front of the knees, the elbows, the hip joints and around the neck. When a fibromyalgia patient presses on these pressure points, they will feel pain or slight discomfort.
Some sufferers also report concentration and memory problems. Fibromyalgia may also create many other symptoms that feed on each other for example; the jerking of limbs causes a lack of sleep that causes more pain. Fibromyalgia rarely affects men. Approximately 90% of all sufferers are females. According to western data, FMS, which has no specific ethnic predisposition, afflicts females much more than males in an approximate ratio of 20:1.FMS is seen in all age groups from young children through older adults, although for most patients the systems begin in their 20s or 30s.

Studies show that:

1. SCIENTISTS working with the Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group found and analyzed 16 studies that tested over 700 people who had FMS, with most the people women and between the ages of 31 and 55.Among the findings are: Aerobic exercise e.g.: cycling, aerobic dance, whole body aerobics or walking for at least 20 minutes a day, twice a week for 6 weeks improved aerobics (cardiovascular) fitness, tenderness and the intensity of pain in people with FMSJ. Some studies showed that people slept better, were less tired, had an overall sense of well-being, or thought they moved around better or could perform tasks. Exercises to improve muscle strength, such as squats, knee and trunk extensions and bench presses improved pain, strength and reach, and psychological well-being in one study.

2. IN large-patient population studies, about 20% of fibromyalgia patients see a decrease in their major symptoms when they exercise, and 37% specifically feel less pain. Exercise, in these studies, was defined as any activity which increased the heart rate by 40 / 85%; a frequency of at least 3 times a week; duration of at least 20 minutes; and a term of at least 6 weeks.

3. IN a Norwegian study, 33 women with fibromyalgia who had taken part in exercise and patient education programmes back in early 90s, were interviewed 6-8 years after the programme’s completion, and evaluated on a variety of measures including fibromyalgia symptoms, daily activities, and ability to cope with everyday life.
The finding: All of the 33 still reported widespread pain and 79% still had enough tender points to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia. However, when compared to their conditions 6-8 years earlier, the women who had participated in the programme had fewer tender points and reported significantly less pain and fatigue.

4. IN study, 68 women with fibromyalgia were randomly assigned to a week, twice-weekly exercise programme consisting of either strength training or stretching. The subjects involved in strength training experienced “an improvement in overall disease activity”, which was greater than the improvements reported by those involved in stretching. A year later, the people in the stretching group had pain just like before, but the people in the strengthening group had some protective effect from their exercise.

Learn to Say Goodbye

2011-05-14T09:46:00.000-07:00

Long winded people are time wasters in business. There are ways to deal with those "talkers"

A) On Phone
- Call talkers when are in a hurry
- Pretend to be interrupted
- Call screening and reply by email, fax and voice mail

B) In person
- Remain standing so that talker feels uncomfortable to take long
- Stand up when finished the conversation
- Continue your discussion while walking and doing the works

C) Drop-in Visitors
- Close the door to avoid interruptions
- Post a “Do Not Disturb" sign.
- Suggest another time and place to talk

Besides, use your body language, be blunt to make your point and monitor yourself.

Read Better or Less

2011-05-14T09:40:00.000-07:00

Reading is the greatest time waster in business but is essential in getting useful information.

We can read efficiently and effectively:-
- Read the executive summary before the entire reports
- Highlights important words to ease finding
- File relevant article for future reference
- Discard outdated magazine

We can read less by:
- Subscribe publications with Executive Book Summaries
- Block out and screen irrelevant incoming information/material

We can reduce words received by:
- Toss mail that's junk
- Limit the unwanted mail
- cancel unuseful subscriptions.