Ideas to Lose Belly Fat

Ideas to Lose Belly Fat

Something that is always asked by those looking to lose weight is how to lose belly fat. It’s a question that ends up being asked a lot. We ask it every January 1st as it comes time to set the New Year’s Resolution for the coming year. We ask it in April or May when the weather starts to heat up and we can’t hide in a sweatshirt anymore. And we ask it of ourselves when we have our birthdays.

But before I begin to go over the steps to lose belly fat, and how I lost mine, you have to forget spot reduction. That hasn’t worked and will never work. You cannot do sit-up after sit-up and expect to all of a sudden get a six pack.

The only way to get a six pack is for you to burn the fat that is over your abs…and to do that you need to lose belly fat.

Step 1:

Proper hydration. Not only is proper hydration the foundation of health, if you drink enough water throughout the day you keep your stomach full and not be hungry. This comes into play in several ways…

First, by drinking 16 ounces of water right after waking up you ignite your metabolism and start yourself burning calories immediately. In addition, by drinking the same amount of water before a meal, you consume 15% fewer calories at that meal.
And finally, if you were to quit drinking alcohol and sugary beverages for water, you could easily save 200-300 calories a day. This can translate into about 30 pounds of fat a year that you can lose.

Step 2:

Strength training. I list strength training before I list cardiovascular exercises for a specific reason. They are typically neglected by people who are overweight. This is especially true of women who are looking to lose weight. The thinking is that you can lose all the weight you need to by just doing cardiovascular exercises.
Not going to happen. Here’s why.

By adding muscle, you actually turn your body into a more effective fat burning machine. You will burn more fat between your workouts, when you are sitting down, even when you are sleeping, by working out with weights or resistance bands. This is why strength training is an integral part of losing belly fat.

Step 3:

Aerobic exercises. Now it is time for the cardio. And there are plenty of cardio exercises for you to choose from, whether it be walking, running, the stepper, elliptical, treadmill or rowing machine. But the key is how you use them.
And by this I am talking about interval training. Intervals are short bursts where you go at maximum effort followed by longer periods where you work at lower levels of effort.

For example, on the elliptical machine you may increase the resistance and work at maximum effort for 30 or 60 seconds and then work at about 50-60% effort for 60 seconds as a recovery period before you begin the next interval.

Every study I have seen has shown that intervals burn more calories, and more importantly more calories from fat, than steady aerobics where you work at the same level of intensity through the length of time that you are on the cardio machine.

Step 4:

Eat right. You need to start eating foods that are considered ‘negative calorie foods’. These are nutrient dense yet calorie poor foods that will fill your stomach but at the same time not add a large number of calories to your system. It doesn’t matter how much exercise you do if you insist on eating high calorie foods you will never lose belly fat.

And the final step to losing belly is to…

Dump the scale. That’s right. I said get rid of it. Throw it out. Here’s why.

Your scale measures your combination of muscle, fat, bone and water weight. And if you are following my recommendations to lose belly fat, like drink plenty of water and strength train, you will be adding muscle and water to your system. That means that your weight is going to go up. But it doesn’t necessarily mean that you are gaining fat.

You will be losing fat if you follow these steps. But the scale will not agree. That is why it is much better for you to get a tape measure and measure your waistline which will show your progress in reducing your belly fat.

OATMEAL AND BANANA PANCAKES

OATMEAL AND BANANA PANCAKES

1 1/3 cups fat-free milk
1/2 cup quick cook oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 egg, beaten
2 tsp canola oil
1 large banana, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup sugar-free strawberry preserves

In a large mixing bowl combine the milk and oats; allow to set for 10 minutes.

Sift the flours and baking powder together. Add the flour mixture, egg, and canola oil to the oats; stir together until moistened but do not beat. Stir in the banana.

Spray griddle with nonstick cooking spray and heat up over medium heat. Drop the batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto the hot griddle. Cook about 3 minutes until bubbles form on on the tops and bottoms are browned. Turn and cook another minute or two until second side is browned.

Microwave the preserves on high until syrupy, about a minute or so. Serve this syrup with the pancakes.

Yield: 6 servings of 3 pancakes and 2 tablespoons of the syrup.
176 calories, 3 g (1 sat) fat, 35 g carbs, 6 g protein, 36 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 198 mg sodium

To improve carb to protein ratio, I always recommend a couple slices of bacon or sausage (turkey or protein products are okay) with a serving of pancakes.

Losing Belly Fat with a 10 Minute Workout

Are you looking to change the shape of your body or trying to lose belly fat without joining a high priced gym? If so, try this high energized cardiovascular fitness routine that that was developed by Keli Roberts.

With this 10 minute exercise routine you can burn up to 150 calories every single day.

The first two minutes of this fat burning routine is: Jump Rope – Begin by performing two jumps for each turn of the rope. Safety: Use the correct size jump rope and always land softly on the balls of your feet (that is the upper part of the bottom of your foot). Keep thinking I am losing weight.

Minutes two to three: Squat Thrust into a Push Up. The proper technique for this exercise is to stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your arms strait down next to your sides. Slowly squat down with your head forward and bring your hands to the floor just outside of your feet. Your hands should be pointing forward as well. Then in one movement, push your legs back and out behind you (into a pushup position). Perform one strict pushup and then jump back into your squat position and then stand back up. Keep thinking, the fat is vanishing.

Minutes three to four: Jump Rope with only one jump per turn. Keep thinking, The fat is melting away.

Minutes four to five: Back to the Squat Thrust and Push Up only this time you are going to add the Side Plank. After completing your squat thrust and push up, you are going to lift and rotate your left arm off of the ground and over your head. Your left foot will rotate and rest on top of you right foot. And you will rotate your neck so you are looking up at your ceiling. Rotate back to the center and repeat on the other side. When finished, hop back into your squat position, stand up and start again. Keep thinking, no more belly.

Minutes five and six: Jump Rope. Same as minutes three and four. keep thinking, I am losing body fat.

Minutes six and seven: Back to the Squat Thrust and Push Up only this time you are going to add the Leg Lift. This is the same as minutes two and three only this time you will lift the toes of one foot about twelve inches off of the ground only after you have performed your push up. Lower your foot and repeat on the other side. Hop back up to your squat position, stand up, and start again. Keep thinking, goodbye belly.

Minutes seven and eight: Jump Rope. Same as minutes three and four. Keep thinking, my belly is getting smaller.

Minutes eight and nine: Back to the Squat Thrust and Push Up only this time you are going to add Mountain Climbers. Repeat everything as in minutes two and three only this time after your push up, you will quickly jog in place from your push up position. Make sure you bring your knees up to your chest on each rotation. Perform 5 jogs and repeat this entire process. Keep thinking, I am going to lose weight.

Minutes nine and ten: Jump Rope. Same as you first two minutes. Keep thinking. If I do this everyday, I will lose belly fat. Good luck to everyone.

We recommend using a soft padding such as a yoga mat when performing this exercise. This will cut down on any injury and save some of those knee joints for you.
How to Do Squat Thrust Exercises —powered by eHow.com

NEUROPATHY AND THE DIABETIC

Neuropathy is a functional change or pathological disturbance in the peripheral nerves. Know anymore than you did? Probably not. Let's see if we can get a better understanding of what all that mambo-jumbo means!

The human body's nervous system has two main parts with the Central Nervous System being the one we hear the most about. This is the part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord. The one we hear less about is also a very important one. The Peripheral Nervous System is made up of the nerves that connect the Central Nervous System to the other organs and muscles in the body. As you can imagine, the peripheral nerves affect a lot of areas of the body. Now back to our original definition of neuropathy, a functional change or pathological disturbance in the peripheral nerves, one can see how neuropathy can become a big problem.

The peripheral nervous system is made up of three different types of nerves. They are motor nerves, which are responsible for voluntary movements such as waving goodbye, walking, etc. Another is sensory nerves which allow us to feel pain, hot and cold, etc. The third type is the autonomic nerves. As the name implies, these nerves control our involuntary movements such as breathing, heart beats, etc. Obviously, the nervous system is very complex and one of more nerves may be involved in neuropathy.

Symptoms of neuropathy can come on suddenly or gradually over time, depending on the types of nerves involved. Unfortunately, diabetes is the most common cause of neuropathy so we diabetics need to be aware of the symptoms because early intervention is important in treatment and recovery. In most cases, the early symptoms are weakness, pain, or numbness. Symptoms such as difficulty walking, stumbling or tiring easily, muscle cramps, trouble holding onto objects, an unsteady gait, dizziness when standing up may be symptoms. Some people complain of their hands and feet feeling as though they are wearing gloves or slippers when they are not. Because the peripheral nerves involve so many areas, there are many different types of symptoms. This can lead to problems getting a diagnosis since so many of these symptoms also relate to other illnesses. If you notice one or more of these symptoms for an extended time, check with your doctor. He or she may refer you to a neurologist, a doctor whose specialty is the brain and nerve disorders. A complete history of the symptoms should be presented and such tests as an EMG (electromyography), blood tests and urine tests will probably be done.

The key to recovery is to seek help as soon as you suspect problems. Recovery time depends on how much damage has been done and if nerve damage is left untreated for a long period of time, the symptoms could become irreversible. Don't ignore the symptoms! This is your life, your future and your comfort we are talking about here. Most of us human beings have a tendency to think it's our imagination, it will get better on its own, the doctor will think I'm just a complainer, I'll mention it when I see the doctor in six months, etc. Wrong! At the risk of repeating myself, I feel that I must stress early diagnosis and treatment is important for this one. Don't let yourself have permanent nerve damage because you waited too long to admit you had a problem.

Participating in the drama of life

From now on, I shall relegate the past to the past and consign it to the past only to drawn upon when in doubt and in need of inspiration. I shall now peer into the future with a new clear vision.

The burden of the past weighs heavily upon the mind no matter what the experts say. The past consists of both the good and the bad BUT yet we only tend to recall the negative and gloss over the positive. That's being human after all.

The unfortunate effect is that this dwelling on the negative spoils one's attitude and as attitude is the primary motivator to future action, the future is as a consequence invariably spoiled. After viewing the past negatively self doubt and self hesitancy occurs causing one to doubt oneself in almost every aspect. Ultimately there is less enthusiasm in life, and the courage to create newness or face challenges lessens. Even summoning the courage seems to be lacking.

Looking back at the past is a bad habit and everyone struggles to get rid of their die-hard bad habits. Whilst we look at others enviously when they manage to get rid of their die hard bad habit, we should not get upset; instead we should look at ourselves to see how successful we are in getting rid of our own bad habits.

We should extend mental and moral support to help them overcome their weaknesses. We must be patient, flexible and have a molding nature. Recalling the past is also largely habitual. there has to be the aim to break that habit. To take each day as if it is a new life with new possibilities.

Wisdom gives the understanding that life does not function haphazardly. It teaches that everything that happens in the theater of life has deep meaning and significance.

What happened in the past should empower us to make better decisions with the passage of time. We can never change it and we can never relive it. The power of the past is to learn form our past mistakes and to move on to a brighter future.

When I recognize the importance of time, I will know how important life is. I would understand the fact that each moment offers something more significant than what is apparent. This perception enables me to make the best use of the present moment, finishing carelessness and bringing alertness.

Management Tips - Give Feedback

Part of your job as a new manager is to give helpful feedback to employees, but it doesn't stop there. The feedback process isn't over when you reel off what you think the employee should do to improve performance. It ends when the worker understands your input and applies it successfully.

Most managers dislike giving negative feedback. They may fear that workers will perceive their well intentioned comments as personal criticism, and because it's common for rookie managers to want to be liked by their troops, they may shy away from pointing out work related defects or concerns about an individual"s effort or attitude.

Get over it!

Effective managers must give feedback every day. It can range from glowing praise to neutral observation to serious alarm. Ideally, positive input should far outweigh everything else. Employees crave compliments from their supervisor - they remember them, treasure them and share them with friends and family.

Look for opportunities to point out what workers are doing right. Don't feel you must ration praise only for rare flashes of brilliance or exceptional results. Letting people know that you admire how they handle a customer, organise their workspace or analyse a problem is in itself a form of feedback that straightens your relationship with your team.

When your goal is to provide constructive feedback that helps employees improve, set the stage. Get a two-way conversation going. Discuss the high standards you set for yourself and your crew -and find out what the worker thinks of these standards. That's better than coming tight out and saying, "Here's something you are doing wrong at that you need to work on..."

Remember that almost all workers thirst for input. One of the employees' biggest complaints is "I don't get enough feedback from my boss." Remove the mystery. Freely share your ideas, suggestions and reservations. Make individuals aware of their performance and guide them to improve.

Use this three step method to deliver feedback that sinks in:

Invite employees to evaluate their performance

Let them rate a specific aspect pf their work based on, say a 1 to 10 scale or an A to F grade. Many people grade themselves more harshly than you would. Even if they inflate their ratings, it gives you a baseline to respond with your input.

Ask follow up questions

Dig for more information. get employees to share dtails or examples that justify their self rating. Notice what criteria they use to evaluate themselves and how they track their performance.

Align your analysis with their comments

Now that you have given employees a chance to cime in, it's your turn. Begin by thanking them for explaining how they view their performance, then add..."I'd like to piggyback on what you have just said." Then endorse positive input that you heard earlier (as long as you agree) and add some fresh praise so you end on a high note.

"The good ones among managers.....do not talk to their subordinates about their problems, but they know how to make the subordinates talk about theirs." - Peter Drucker...

PRIMAVERA LAMB CHOPS

4 lamb chops, 1/2-inch thick
2 slices turkey bacon, cut into pieces
3/4 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp canola or olive oil
3 tbsp no-sugar-added apple butter
3 tbsp water
1 cup cherry tomatoes

In large nonstick skillet cook the turkey bacon according to the package directions; set aside.

While the turkey bacon cooks, put the green beans into a 2-quart casserole dish with a lid. Add the 2 tablespoons of water and cook on high for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once. Drain the beans and set aside.

Brush the soy sauce onto the lamb chops. Using the same skillet you used for the turkey bacon, heat the canola or olive oil over medium heat. Add the lamb chops and brown them on both sides.

Once the lamb chops are browned, add the apple butter and the 3 tablespoons of water and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the mixture and lamb chops, covered, for 5 minutes.

Add the drained green beans, tomatoes, and cooked turkey bacon to the skillet and cook, uncovered, around 5 minutes until heated through and chops are done.

Angel Hair Pasta with Meatballs

Who doesn’t love spaghetti and meatballs?

Most of us do, yet many of us worry that upon a diagnoses of diabetes we can no longer enjoy this favorite meal. But yes, diabetics can still enjoy a meal of pasta and meatballs!

This recipe is a perfect example using whole-wheat angel hair pasta and low-fat ground beef. Extra fiber, an especially important need for diabetics, is incorporated into the meatballs by using Fiber One Cereal as the filler. This dish with a tasty green salad makes a great, easy meal.

This Angel Hair Pasta with Meatballs is perfect for anyone including diabetics. If you are diabetic, I would suggest leaving off a yummy garlic bread. For others, the garlic bread would be a great idea. And a special note; these fiber-laden meatballs could become your “go-to” meatball recipe!

ANGEL HAIR PASTA AND MEATBALLS

* 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
* 3/4 cup Fiber One cereal
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 3/4 tsp Italian Seasoning
* 1/4 to 1/2 tsp garlic powder (depending on taste)
* 1 can (8-oz) tomato sauce
* 1 can (14 1/2-oz) diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion (do not drain)
* 1/8 tsp paprika
* 6-oz uncooked whole-wheat angel hair pasta
* chopped fresh parsley for garnish, if desired
* grated Parmesan cheese for garnish, if desired

Finely crush Fiber One cereal in food processor or in a sealed plastic bag by crushing with a rolling pin. Pour crumbs into a large mixing bowl along with the ground beef, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and 1/4 cup of the tomato soup. Blend well and shape into meatballs about 1 1/2-inch in diameter.

Spray a 12-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Over medium heat, cook the meat balls approximately 10 minutes, turning occasionally to brown on all sides. Drain off excess fat, if necessary. Add the remaining tomato sauce, the canned tomatoes, and the paprika to the skillet; turn meatballs to coat. Cover skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the meatballs are cooked through.

Meanwhile, cook and drain the angel hair as the package directs.

To serve, place the meatballs with sauce over the pasta.
Top with additional Parmesan and the chopped parsley, if desired.

Yield: 4 servings

Per serving: 460 calories, 54 g carbs, 10 g fiber, 33 g protein, 12 g (5 g sat)fat, 75 mg cholesterol, 950 mg sodium.

Diabetic exchanges: 2 1/2 starch, 1 other carb, 3 1/2 lean meat

Enjoy!

Make it work

The small details of your lives are what really matter in a relationship. It is not the mansion, the car, property, the money in the bank. These create an environment conducive for happiness but cannot give happiness in themselves.

So find time to be your spouse's friend and do those little things for each other that build intimacy.

Do have a real happy marriage!

MARRIAGE

When I got home that night as my wife served dinner, I held her hand and said, I've got something to tell you. She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes. Suddenly I didn't know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what I was thinking. I want a divorce. I raised the topic calmly. She didn't seem to be annoyed by my words, instead she asked me softly, why? I avoided her question.

This made her angry. She threw away the chopsticks and shouted at me, you are not a man! That night, we didn't talk to each other. She was weeping. I knew she wanted to find out what had happened to our marriage. But I could hardly give her a satisfactory answer; she had lost my heart to Jane. I didn't love her anymore. I just pitied her!

With a deep sense of guilt, I drafted a divorce agreement which stated that she could own our house, our car, and 30% stake of my company. She glanced at it and then tore it into pieces. The woman who had spent ten years of her life with me had become a stranger. I felt sorry for her wasted time, resources and energy but I could not take back what I had said for I loved Jane so dearly. Finally she cried loudly in front of me, which was what I had expected to see. To me her cry was actually a kind of release.

The idea of divorce which had obsessed me for several weeks seemed to be firmer and clearer now. The next day, I came back home very late and found her writing something at the table. I didn't have supper but went straight to sleep and fell asleep very fast because I was tired after an eventful day with Jane. When I woke up, she was still there at the table writing. I just did not care so I turned over and was asleep again.

In the morning she presented her divorce conditions: she didn't want anything from me, but needed a month's notice before the divorce. She requested that in that one month we both struggle to live as normal a life as possible. Her reasons were simple: our son had his exams in a month's time and she didn't want to disrupt him with our broken marriage. This was agreeable to me. But she had something more, she asked me to recall how I had carried her into out bridal room on our wedding day. She requested that every day for the month's duration I carry her out of our bedroom to the front door ever morning. I thought she was going crazy.

Just to make our last days together bearable I accepted her odd request. I told Jane about my wife's divorce conditions. . She laughed loudly and thought it was absurd. No matter what tricks she applies, she has to face the divorce, she said scornfully. My wife and I hadn't had any body contact since my divorce intention was explicitly expressed.

So when I carried her out on the first day, we both appeared clumsy. Our son clapped behind us, daddy is holding mommy in his arms. His words brought me a sense of pain. From the bedroom to the sitting room, then to the door, I walked over ten meters with her in my arms. She closed her eyes and said softly; don't tell our son about the divorce. I nodded, feeling somewhat upset. I put her down outside the door. She went to wait for the bus to work. I drove alone to the office. On the second day, both of us acted much more easily. She leaned on my chest. I could smell the fragrance of her blouse. I realized that I hadn't looked at this woman carefully for a long time. I realized she was not young any more. There were fine wrinkles on her face, her hair was graying! Our marriage had taken its toll on her. For a minute I wondered what I had done to her.

On the fourth day, when I lifted her up, I felt a sense of intimacy returning. This was the woman who had given ten years of her life to me. On the fifth and sixth day, I realized that our sense of intimacy was growing again. I didn't tell Jane about this.

It became easier to carry her as the month slipped by. Perhaps the everyday workout made me stronger. She was choosing what to wear one morning. She tried on quite a few dresses but could not find a suitable one. Then she sighed, all my dresses have grown bigger. I suddenly realized that she had grown so thin, that was the reason why I could carry her more easily.

Suddenly it hit me... she had buried so much pain and bitterness in her heart. Subconsciously I reached out and touched her head. Our son came in at the moment and said, Dad, it's time to carry mom out. To him, seeing his father carrying his mother out had become an essential part of his life. My wife gestured to our son to come closer and hugged him tightly. I turned my face away because I was afraid I might change my mind at this last minute. I then held her in my arms, walking from the bedroom, through the sitting room, to the hallway. Her hand surrounded my neck softly and naturally. I held her body tightly; it was just like our wedding day. But her much lighter weight made me sad.

On the last day, when I held her in my arms I could hardly move a step. Our son had gone to school. I held her tightly and said, "I hadn't noticed that our life lacked intimacy".

I drove to office.... jumped out of the car swiftly without locking the door. I was afraid any delay would make me change my mind...I walked upstairs. Jane opened the door and I said to her, Sorry, Jane, I do not want the divorce anymore. She looked at me, astonished, and then touched my forehead. Do you have a fever? She said. I moved her hand off my head. Sorry, Jane, I said, I won't divorce. My marriage life was boring probably because she and I didn't value the details of our lives, not because we didn't love each other anymore. Now I realize that since I carried her into my home on our wedding day I am supposed to hold her until death do us apart.

Jane seemed to suddenly wake up. She gave me a loud slap and then slammed the door and burst into tears. I walked downstairs and drove away.

At the floral shop on the way, I ordered a bouquet of flowers for my wife. The salesgirl asked me what to write on the card. I smiled and wrote, I'll carry you out every morning until death do us apart. That evening I arrived home, flowers in my hands, a smile on my face, I run up stairs, only to find my wife in the bed - dead.

My wife had been fighting CANCER for months and I was so busy with Jane to even notice. She knew that she would die soon and she wanted to save me from the whatever negative reaction from our son, in case we push thru with the divorce.-- At least, in the eyes of our son--- I'm a loving husband....

The small details of your lives are what really matter in a relationship. It is not the mansion, the car, property, the money in the bank. These create an environment conducive for happiness but cannot give happiness in themselves. So find time to be your spouse's friend and do those little things for each other that build intimacy.

Do have a real happy marriage!

8 tips to help you learn more efficiently

8 tips to help you learn more efficiently

In a rapidly changing business world where trends and technology are in constant evolution, staying abreast of evolving professional knowledge is essential if you are to build a successful, ongoing career. But finding time to study can be hard, and your methods may not be as effective as they once were. To help you learn more efficiently – and make climbing the career ladder easier – follow these eight expert tips:

1. Study less, but do it more often

It’s the night before your professional training exam. You fire up the coffee pot and prepare to study from dusk to dawn. But the next morning your mind is blank – despite a pounding heart high on caffeine. Experienced this? Lesson one is simple: don’t try and learn everything in extended last-minute sessions. Your brain prefers regular repetition. Studying for one hour a day for ten days is better than ten hours the night before the test.

2. Learn actively

Studying is much more effective when you force yourself to learn actively. Join a group where each member must share a topic. Also, be active in discussions and ask questions of your lecturers. The questioning process will help you retain information better.

3. Relate learning to your life

When reading, try to turn theory into your daily practice. If your study topic is leadership, consider how different management approaches would work in your particular work environment.

4. Read it, write it

Make sure that you take notes. This is essential for memory retention. Write down chapter headings and briefly summarise the key points as they appear. Jot down any questions that arise, or disagreements you have with the author. This is another way to make your learning active.

5. Be realistic

Before embarking on new learning, set a realistic target, then create a manageable study plan. For example, set aside two hours twice a week to learn a 20-hour unit. Give yourself six weeks to complete this. Factor in some extra time to help you cope with busy work periods or potential delays.

6. Use technology

Devices like an IPAD, Galaxy Tab, in fact any of today's smart phone devices can help you learn on the road. This is especially handy if you have to commute from home to work, or travel between jobs. You can upload digital learning files onto handheld MP3 players and listen to them when convenient. Remember to take notes.

7. Check with an expert

You studied long and hard for weeks before an important exam. You’ve never studied so comprehensively and you are sure you will have performed well. But then your results arrive and you are disappointed. It appears that your understanding of the course was off track… It happens. To make sure that you are grasping concepts correctly, check with an expert before your test.

8. Study yourself

Learning sometimes feels like a burden. But without it you may find yourself under equipped to shine in your office. All of the above tips can help you learn more effectively. However, it’s also important to consider what works best for you.

take some time out

Salam

I got this in my inbox this morning and thought may be in our Monday, we need some reminder on what we are actually going to do for the work week.

Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!

It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80s arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry, as he had an appointment at 9:00 am. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be able to see him.

I saw him looking at his watch, and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound. On examination, it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound.

While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor's appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry. The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife.

I inquired as to her health; he told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease. As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now. I was surprised, and asked him, 'And you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are'?

He smiled as he patted my hand and said, ''She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is.'
I had to hold back tears as he left. I had goose bumps on my arms and thought, 'That is the kind of love I want in my life'.

True love is neither physical nor romantic.
True love is acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.

With all the jokes and fun that are in e-mails, sometimes there is one that comes along that has an important message.

This one I thought I could share with you.

The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have. I hope you share this with someone you care about. I just did.

'Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!

See all the ways you can stay connected to friends and family.

AN OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED

You have been given an opportunity of a lifetime. A business operates twenty four hours a day. The owner wishes to take a holiday and has requested you to run the business for one month. The arrangement is that for every second that you will personally man the business, you will get paid Ringgit Malaysia Two Hundred. If you have to leave the business for any necessity, the person who relieves you will get the money for the duration of time that you are out! You have obviously grabbed the opportunity with open arms.

OVER TIME

First, let the above scenario settle in the mind. Now imagine that the month of running the business has just commenced. A close friend phones to invite you to a lavish function. “You must come,” he urges. Your almost spontaneous reply would perhaps be: “I am sorry but I am very busy and will not be able to attend.”
The first weekend comes. Your children want to “go out for a drive.” “Not today. I am very busy,” says their father. The children’s mother also wholeheartedly agrees. After all she is also dreaming every night about what she will do with the Ringgit Malaysia Two Hundred per second that her husband is earning. Hence she does not ask to be taken anywhere. How can she even think of it? Ringgit Malaysia Two Hundred per second — and just for one month only! And you … well obviously you are working beyond the limits of overtime. No time to eat in peace. Only the minimal amount of sleep. No shopping. No “drives.” No time to sit around with friends over coffee. And entertainment? Whatever is that? The very word sounds unfamiliar. All this due to the once in a lifetime opportunity of earning Ringgit Malaysia Two Hundred per second for one month.

ANSWER ON DAY OF JUDGMENT

Yet, if the person who slogged for the entire month to earn Ringgit Malaysia Two Hundred per second … passes away on the thirtieth day, the wealth he earned will be of no use to him. He cannot take it along to his grave. If he does live to use it, the tax-man will be there to first take his share. He will have to worry about how to protect his wealth. Besides this, he will have to answer on the Day of Judgment about how he earned it and where he spent it. Generally, despite the abovementioned problems we will grab the opportunity of running the business for one month.

PETTY CASH

Allah Ta’ala is also granting us a lifetime’s opportunity. The month of Ramadhan with its unlimited blessings is here. One month in earnings at the rate of Ringgit Malaysia Two Hundred per second cannot even be called petty cash in comparison to the rewards that Allah Ta’ala grants and the blessings and mercy that He showers in the month of Ramadhan. Every Ramadhan must be treated as a once in a lifetime opportunity since we have no idea whether we will live till the next Ramadhan.
What are the rewards of good deeds in the month of Ramadhan? The reward of every Fardu (compulsory) act is multiplied seventy times while every Sunat (optional) act earns the reward of one Fardu out of Ramadhan. It is important to understand the latter aspect in its proper perspective. Tahajjud Salat (in the last third of the night) is an extremely great ibadah. Great virtues have been narrated for this Salat. However, a lifetime of Tahajjud cannot equal one Fardu of Salat Fajr! Yet in the month of Ramadhan Allah Ta’ala grants us the reward of a Fardu action for every Sunat performed.

ENTERTAINMENT?

Thus, can we afford to waste this time? Can we still have time for “drives?” Is it possible for a person who values Ramadhan in a similar manner that he values Ringgit Malaysia Two Hundred a second, to spend hours “eating out” at after taraweh feasts, or have time for other idle pursuits? Can we afford to spend valuable time glued to the airwaves listening to the “opinions” and “views” of all and sundry in Din matters whereas that time could have been used to at least recite Al Fatihah? And entertainment? Have we heard that word before??? Thus the last thing that any Muslim who values Ramadhan will bother about is who somewhere in the world is whacking a little red ball all over a field or who is kicking a ball between two posts!!!

SHORTEST TARAWEH

Thus it also does not behoove of people who value Ramadhan to try to “save time” from the performance of ibadah. Many people “work out” the shortest taraweh — where they will be able to leave in the shortest possible time and head for the food outlets where ample time will be whiled away. Think of the Ringgit Malaysia Two Hundred per second. We would break the records for over-time work. Thus in Ramadhan we should break the record for the amount of time spent in Salat, tilaawah (recitation of the Qur’an), zikr, dua, etc. Ramadhan is not a month to “save” time from the performance of these acts. Rather it is a month to engage every moment possible in these acts. Apart from Salat, tilawat, etc., Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) has himself stressed upon us to excessively engage in some practices. Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is reported to have said: “And in this month you should endeavor to perform four things in great number, two of which shall be to please your Rabb, while the other two shall be those without which you cannot make do. Those which shall be to please your Rabb are that you should in great abundance recite the “Kalima Tayyiba” (Laa ilaaha il’lallah) and make much istighfaar (beg Allah’s forgiveness with Astaghfirullah). And as for those two without which you cannot make do, you should beg Allah for entry into paradise and seek refuge with him from the fire of Jahannam.”

ONE MONTH

While one should engage to the maximum in the above good deeds, the purpose of Ramadhan must be kept foremost in mind, which is to acquire Taqwa (Allah-awareness and piety). Thus together with the maximum amount of righteous actions one must totally refrain from all sins. One month of strictly conducting oneself in this manner will Insha-Allah have the effect of enabling one to live the next eleven months in a similar manner — in the complete obedience of Allah Ta’ala.
May Allah Ta’ala enable us to appreciate and value the month of Ramadhan — more than what we value Ringgit Malaysia Two Hundred per second.

Diabetes News

Many people with Type 2 diabetes use plants, or plant parts, for the self-management of their medical problems. This is what most people refer to as herbal medicine, botanical medicine, or phytomedicine. In the United States more than one-third of people with diabetes use herbal or traditional and alternative medicine alone, or in combination with their prescribed anti-diabetic medication, according to the Johns Hopkins Point-of-Care Information Technology Center (Johns Hopkins POC-IT Center).

There are many types of herbal preparations used for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. In fact, in almost every culture there is one herbal medicine intended for the management of increased blood sugar levels. However, there are only a few tested and evaluated systematically and scientifically for this purpose.

Here is a list of the most commonly used herbal and medicinal plants for the management of Type 2 diabetes:

- Ginseng: Ginseng is one of the most popular medicinal herbs globally. There are two major types of this herb:

- Asian ginseng, the Panax ginseng
- American ginseng, the Panax quinquefolius.

The active compounds in the ginseng herbs that makes them useful are the ginsenosides. According to one particular study, information from the Johns Hopkins POC-IT Center states ginsenosides can potentially improve insulin resistance. Ginseng can be safely used at a dosage of 1 to 3 grams per day. However, the adverse effects of using this herbal medicine include:

- hypertension,
- headache,
- insomnia,
- nervousness and palpitations, and
- nausea.

Ginseng is also known to interact with the action of warfarin, an anticoagulant (more commonly referred to as a blood thinner). Ginseng unfortunately causes warfarin to be less effective.

Cinnamon: There is new evidence cinnamon can be helpful in regulating blood sugar. Cinnamon is not just another spice that can be used for cooking and baking. According to Johns Hopkins POC-IT Center, cinnamon can increase the effectiveness of insulin therefore improve your blood sugar level. Human trials indicate that taking between 1/4 and one teaspoon of cinnamon every day helps control blood sugar levels. However, various results from other studies contradict these findings. The safety profile of cinnamon is clean and there are no drug interactions noted with the use of cinnamon.

Bitter melon: Different cultures and traditions used bitter melon (Momordica charantia) for the management of diabetes. Many people believe it can decrease insulin resistance… bitter melon is composed of several compounds with confirmed blood sugar lowering properties. It must be pointed out though, clinical trials regarding this herb show contradicting results. Although taking as little as 2 ounces of the juice has shown good results in clinical trials, adverse effects with the use of bitter melon include:

- gastrointestinal symptoms, and
- favism, or bursting of red blood cells,

with the ingestion of seeds in certain G6PD deficient diabetics.

Fenugreek: The herb fenugreek is one of the most impressive natural substances helpful for people with diabetes. Fenugreek is a traditional spice often used in curry in Asia and the Mediterranean countries. Fenugreek is believed to contain 4-hydroxyisoleucine, a chemical that can enhance insulin production and secretion by the pancreas. Some clinical studies claim its effectiveness in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. It lowers blood sugar much the same way that drugs in the class of sulfonylureas (such as glyburide) do. Adverse reactions related to fenugreek use include:

- dizziness,
- flatulence, and
- diarrhea.

However, no herb to drug interaction has been observed.

Fenugreek helps you lose weight because the seeds of fenugreek are rich in dietary fiber, so it delays stomach emptying and after-eating sugar spikes. As the seeds are bitter, taking supplements may be the better choice. As lowered blood sugar is an expected effect of using fenugreek, if you combine it with medications and do not monitor yourself properly, you could find yourself with very low blood sugar. Make sure you see your doctor regularly to supervise your regimen.

Beverleigh Piepers RN… the Diabetes Detective.

Ramadhan Al Mubarak

Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh,

Salam 1 Malaysia, Salam Perak Amanjaya

Saudara dan saudari sekalian,

1. Salam Ramadhan saya hulurkan kepada semua umat Islam dan semoga Allah mempermudahkan serta menyempurnakan Ramadhan tahun ini tanpa sebarang halangan. Sesungguhnya, Ramadhan adalah bulan yang amat istimewa kerana ia adalah satu-satunya bulan yang disebutkan namanya secara khusus di dalam al-Quran.

Menambahkan lagi kemuliaannya, Allah SWT telah mengikat bulan ini dengan Rukun Islam yang ketiga, yakni ibadah puasa. Ramadhan benar-benar salah satu daripada syiar-syiar agung agama Islam. Sambutan dan penghormatan kita kepada Ramadhan adalah tanda ketakwaan sebagaimana firman Allah SWT dalam surah al-Hajj ayat 32 yang bermaksud :-

“Demikianlah (ajaran Allah) dan sesiapa yang menghormati syiar-syiar agama Allah, maka (dialah orang yang bertakwa) kerana sesungguhnya perbuatan itu satu kesan dari sifat-sifat takwa hati orang mukmin.”

2. Justeru, kehadiran Ramadhan al-Mubarak ini, merupakan satu rahmat besar yang telah disediakan oleh Allah SWT sebagai satu medan untuk kita semua membina kualiti keimanan dan ketakwaan. Sememangnya, Ramadhan akan kita hiasi siang dan malamnya dengan segala rupa bentuk ibadah dan amalan soleh seperti berpuasa, bertarawih, bertadarus dan mentilawahkan al-Quran, berzikir dan bermunajat. Sudah tentu, antara hikmah segala ibadah ini ialah untuk membangunkan segala sifat dan kualiti terpuji di dalam diri kita.

3. Hakikatnya, bulan ini menggalakkan kita untuk saling bersedekah dan berkongsi juadah. Bulan di mana kita menzahirkan keprihatinan kita kepada jiran dan handai taulan kita tanpa mengira batas kaum dan agama. Inilah masanya juga kita sama-sama berdiri di dalam satu saf untuk solat berjemaah dan bertarawih. Bulan ini juga menganjurkan kita mengukuhkan tali persaudaraan dan perpaduan sesama kita. Pendek kata, suntikan perasaan kerahmatan ini amat sesuai untuk membugarkan Gagasan 1Malaysia. Malah ianya membentuk konsep ‘Penerimaan’ sepenuhnya di kalangan masyarakat berbilang kaum di negara ini.

4. Saya ingin mengingatkan agar kita tidak melakukan pembaziran dan berbelanjalah secara berhemah pada bulan ini, sesuai dengan semangat yang dianjurkan oleh Ramadhan, bersamalah kita melaksanakan transformasi minda dan jiwa agar Ramadhan kali ini bukanlah Ramadhan yang sekadar rutinan semata-mata. Bahkan inilah Ramadhan yang akan meningkatkan dan mengubah kehidupan kita selepas ini dengan menjadi hambaNya yang lebih hebat takwanya berbanding sebelumnya.

6. Dengan ini, saya dan seisi keluarga mengucapkan Selamat Menyambut Ramadhan al-Mubarak dan Selamat Berpuasa kepada semua umat Islam di negara ini disamping mensyukuri nikmat kemerdekaan yang kita kecapi. Marilah kita bersama-sama mengimarahkan Ramadhan ini dengan segala amal kebajikan dan ibadah. Semoga Allah SWT melimpahkan kepada kita dengan seribu rahmatNya. Amin Ya Rabbal-‘Alamin.

Wabillahi Taufik Walhidayah Wassalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

Stirred but not shaken

This month has been a tumultuous month for us in KL. We had the Bersih which was not so bersih after all, I mean really from campaigning for a free and fair elections to roiting? How deviant can you get!

Anyway, all the true colours have been exposed and all the lies unearthed, I mean having an audience with the Agong and NOT having the memorandum ready, as they say in my part of the world - aisaymen, sapa lu mau tipu.

As this is part of my ramblings I just would like to ask - how many private members Bills were introduced in Dewan Rakyat and since Kelantan's senators are from the Opposition - how many private members Bills were tabled in Dewan Negara. Hah say you, where can table bill in Dewan Negara, my rejoinder - woi baca ler perlembagaan. Only money Bills have to originate from the Dewan Rakyat.

Tu ler, demer nak nipu dan bedeah lagi - Berapa banyak Senator datang dari Negeri Kelantan selama 15 tahun ni -

Lagi satu udah dekat 5 tahun demer ader 82 wakil di Dewan Rakyat - ader ker demer table Rang Undang Undang berkaitan dengan tuntutan demer tu. Ader demer lobi Parliamentarian untuk tujuan tu? Ynag demer buat, caci mencaci ader ler........ hampeh.

Anyway another thing that has my gander up is the utter waste of money to be spent by the Perak Government. This time not by the POLITICIANS BUT BY THE CIVIL SERVANTS.

Gini story nyer - awok ader masok tender nak baik pulih pasar awam di Perak. Sebelum tu awok dijemput oleh PBT berkaitan untuk memberi proposal cara mana yang baik sekali nak baik pulih pasar awam tu, awok pun hire ler pakar pakar dan present ler ke demer tu. Dah present demer syiok ler dengan cadangan awok, PFI lagi, bila siap demer bayour teman ler. Sebelum tu demer kener ler advance 10% of my cost - nak cover bayour consultant consultant teman.

Demer pun syiok lalu demer mintak ler duit dari KPKT - luluih pulak - awok ader sekali maser presentation dan briefing tu. Moler ler masalah untuk awok, lat sebab guner Federal Fund kener gi tender lak. Awok setuju ler - tu sebab awok tender gak.

Tender punyer tender, short listed ke NO 4 dalam senarai penender yang pilih. Masok ler mesyorat dengan pihak berkaitan (duit Federal kan)... lat lat miker tau aper jadi......

Demer tu mintak kat consultant list semua penender dan teruih pilih NOMBOR SEBELAS DARI NOMBOR 13. Beza regher pulak tu RM400,000.00 dengan ada ruang untuk VO. (VO tu variation order) Lepah tu lak demer mintak 20% upfront sebagai mobilisation fee.

Awok punya RM6.5Million sebagaimana dalam proposal awei weh. Dah ler tu awok meintok pembayaran berskala 10% upon site possession 50% bila pasar baru siap Full bila ruang food court dan ancillaries siap.

Weh miker bayangkan ler - betapa stirred but not shaken kepercayaan teman terhadap demer tu. Mungkin bukan rezeki teman tapi bior ler bukan rezeki teman cara betoi bukan care gini. Lagi haru pelan dan konsep drawing teman di cilok nya dalam tender submission demer tu.

haru haru haru

gitu ler story nyer. Pecah tanah pulak 23 rehbulan ni.

Diabetes News

People diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes are often misinformed as to what foods they are supposed to stay away from. Simply listing a category of food isn’t enough as it is not always such a clear-cut case. Sometimes it is better to be much more specific so that a diabetic isn’t limiting themselves unnecessarily.

Sugar, for example, is a definite enemy. But there are many other places white refined sugar can hide instead of in the obvious doughnut or brownie. Your favorite condiments, from mustard to ketchup and relish are loaded with it. White bread is notoriously high in sugar. (Also, any food such as bread made with white refined flour is bad for you… it starts out naturally brown and is whitened by a chemical process which forms another substance called alloxan, which is known to destroy pancreatic function!) In fact, white bread breaks down into pure sugar before it can even be swallowed. Crackers, waffle and pancake mixes are also full of the “white stuff”.

You were probably told to avoid foods with a high concentration of fat, but what does that really mean? Avoiding all saturated and trans fats would be good, but this would take a lot of policing to accomplish. It’s almost impossible to completely eliminate all saturated and trans fats from your food. The best way to handle fat in your food, is to limit it as much as possible. Look at food labels and take into account how much fat is in each serving… not the entire container. This is the key.
Vegetables are good for you, so they can’t be on the list of foods to avoid… right? Wrong. Having a free-reign on all vegetables is never a good idea. First, you have to see the way the vegetables are packaged. Canned vegetables can still be high in sugar. Frozen vegetables can be stripped of vital nutrients with harmful preservatives added back in.

Even in their raw form, there are some vegetables to stay away from. Corn, certain types of squash, sweet potatoes and the dreaded white potatoes all should be avoided whenever possible.

Are you eating sugar-free products? You may unknowingly still be consuming sucralose, an artificial sweetener not recommended for diabetics. Read labels if you want to find the hidden ingredient of sucralose or other artificial sweeteners. Also remember, many sugar-free foods are not healthy for people with Type 2 diabetes.
Foods can also have another hidden danger: salt. Otherwise known as sodium, salt can inflict an incredible amount of harm on a body in a relatively short amount of time.

A major problem with salt is that it can be hidden in virtually any type of food imaginable. Frozen foods are laced with it as part of their processing. Canned foods, especially the seemingly harmless vegetables and canned meats, are filled with salt. This is what gives them their long shelf life.
Processed foods, no matter what kind you are talking about, are loaded with salt. The best way to identify the salt content is to look closely at the label. Remember to take into account the number of servings, and not just the salt content per serving.

If you want to limit salt, always go with fresh foods.

Ketahui Hak Anda Dalam Saman Ekor

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Ketahui Hak Anda Dalam Saman Ekor

Oleh : Zulhazmi Shariff

Ramai yang masih kabur dan tidak faham hak mereka sebagai rakyat Malaysia. Perlembagaan Persekutuan adalah undang-undang tertinggi Negara. Perlembagaan Persekutuan menjamin hak setiap rakyat Malaysia tanpa mengira agama, kaum, bangsa dan juga fahaman politik. Semua warganegara dijamin hak yang sama.

Salah satu hak yang dijamin oleh Perlembagaan Persekutuan ialah hak rakyat terhadap harta. Ini disebut dalam Perkara 13 Perlembagaan Persekutuan.

Perkara 13 Perlembagaan Persekutuan - Hak terhadap harta.

(a) Tiada seseorang pun boleh dilucutkan hartanya kecuali mengikut undang-undang.

(b) Tiada sesuatu undang-undang pun boleh membuat peruntukan bagi mengambil atau menggunakan harta-harta dengan paksa dengan tiada pampasan yang mencukupi.

Selalunya Perkara 13 ini digunakan di dalam kes pengambilan tanah melalui Akta Pengambilan Tanah 1960. Sebenarnya Perkara 13 ini bukan sahaja melibatkan harta tak alih seperti tanah, tetapi meliputi harta alih seperti kenderaan. Justeru penafian hak memperbaharui cukai jalan dan lesen memandu oleh Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) juga sebenarnya termasuk di dalam penafian hak rakyat terhadap harta. Alasannya jika seseorang rakyat itu dihalang dari memperbaharui cukai jalan kenderaan mereka yang menyebabkan kenderaan itu tidak boleh digunakan maka rakyat itu telah dinafikan haknya terhadap harta.

Jika seseorang rakyat telah dinafikan hak mereka menggunakan harta (kenderaan) mereka tanpa alasan yang berlandaskan peraturan dan undang-undang maka Perkara 13 (b) menyatakan bahawa pampasan hendaklah diberikan. Ini bermaksud jika JPJ menghalang seseorang memperbaharui cukai jalan yang menyebabkan kenderaan tidak boleh digunakan, maka JPJ hendaklah membayar pampasan kepada pemilik kenderaan tersebut.

Hujah ini adalah bersandarkan keputusan kes Leonard Lim Yaw Chiang lwn Director of Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Negeri Sarawak yang telah diputuskan pada tahun 2009. Di dalam kes ini, seorang rakyat bernama Leonard Lim Yaw Chiang telah disenarai hitam dan dihalang oleh JPJ Sarawak dari memperbaharui cukai jalan kereta beliau. Beliau telah memohon kepada Mahkamah Tinggi Kuching untuk memutuskan bahawa tindakan JPJ menyenarai hitam dan menghalang beliau memperbaharui cukai jalan adalah salah. Beliau juga memohon gantirugi daripada JPJ di atas kehilangan penggunaan kereta beliau selama kereta tersebut tidak boleh digunakan kerana tiada cukai jalan.

Mahkamah telah memutuskan bahawa JPJ tidak boleh menyenarai hitam kenderaan di atas suatu kesalahan yang belum dibuktikan di Mahkamah. Tindakan JPJ menyenarai hitam diputuskan telah bertentangan dengan Perkara 13 Perlembagaan. JPJ juga telah diarahkan membayar gantirugi kepada pemohon dalam kes itu kerana kesusahan beliau tidak dapat menggunakan kenderaan sehingga terpaksa menyewa kenderaan lain.

Justeru di sini ingin dimaklumkan kepada pemandu-pemandu dan pemilik-pemilik kenderaan yang dinafikan hak mereka memperbaharui cukai jalan dan lesen memandu, bahawa hak anda dilindungi oleh Perlembagaan. Pihak berkuasa tidak boleh sewenang-wenang menafikan hak anda.

Berbalik kepada tawaran Kerajaan memberikan diskaun pembayaran saman sehingga hari ini 28/2/2011. Ingin dimaklumkan bahawa tindakan ini tetap salah. Isu utamanya ialah bukan jumlah bayaran kompaun atau denda itu RM300 atau RM150 atau pun RM50. Isu utamanya adalah, ADAKAH SESEORANG ITU BENAR-BENAR MELAKUKAN KESALAHAN YANG DIDAKWA SEHINGGA MEREKA WAJIB MEMBAYAR DENDA?

Perlu diambil perhatian bahawa untuk menguatkuasakan sesuatu peraturan dan undang-undang, sesebuah pihak berkuasa hendaklah juga mengikut peraturan dan undang-undang. Saman tidak boleh tertunggak. Jika ada yang tertunggak maka ianya bukan saman. Saman hendaklah dikemukakan di Mahkamah. Orang yang disaman (OKS) hendaklah diserahkan saman dan diperintahkan hadir ke Mahkamah untuk menjawap saman itu. Jika OKS mengaku salah maka mahkamah akan memerintahkan OKS itu membayar denda. Jika denda dibayar maka saman itu selesai dan tidak akan tertunggak. Jika saman diserahkan kepada OKS tetapi OKS tidak hadir ke Mahkamah, maka mahkamah akan keluarkan waran tangkap suapaya OKS hadir mahkamah. Maka proses yang sama akan berlaku iaitu OKS akan ditanya mangakui kesalahan atau meminta bicara. Jika mengaku maka akan diarahkan supaya bayar denda bagi saman itu. Maka selesailah saman itu. Tidak tertunggak. Jika tidak mengaku maka akan dibicarakan. Bergantung kepada keputusan mahkamah, jika didapati salah selepas bicara, maka akan diperintahkan untuk bayar denda. Selesailah saman itu. Jika tidak bersalah maka luput juga samann itu. Tidak tertunggak.

Soalannya kenapa ada saman tertunggak? Jawapannya pertama kerana saman-saman itu tidak pernah dibawa ke Mahkamah. Kedua kerana yang dikatakan saman itu sebenarnya bukan saman tetapi notis sahaja.

Saman Ekor yang dikatakan saman ini sebenarnya bukan saman tetapi sekadar notis kepada pemilik kenderaan meminta maklumat pemandu yang dikatakan memandu melebihi hadlaju. Notis ini juga disertakan tawaran kompaun jika pemilik kenderaan mengaku melakukan kesalahan. Ia dikeluarkan di bawah Seksyen 115 Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987 atau dikenali dengan Notis Pol 170A. Jika pemilik tidak mengaku kesalahan maka kompaun tidak perlu dibayar kerana kompaun itu hanyalah tawaran. Jika pemilik tidak membayar kompaun sepatutnya pemilik disaman supaya hadir ke Mahkamah bagi menjawap tuduhan memandu melebihi hadlaju. Kemudian proses mahkamah yang dijelaskan sebelum ini akan berlaku. Maka saman itu akan selesai dan tidak tertunggak. Masalah timbul apabila pihak berkuasa terus menghukum pemilik supaya membayar kompaun sedangkan kesalahan tidak dibuktikan. Kompaun bukan denda tetapi tawaran. Denda hanya boleh dikeluarkan dan diarahkan oleh Mahkamah. Bukan Polis dan bukan JPJ. Inilah penyalahgunaan kuasa dan peraturan oleh pihak berkuasa. Mereka bertindak melebihi kuasa yang diberikan. Mereka bertindak sebagai penghukum sedangkan tugas itu hanya ada pada Mahkamah.

Justeru kepada semua rakyat Malaysia, ketahui hak anda, jangan mudah terpedaya dengan tawaran dan penindasan. Gunakan hak anda… TIADA SIAPA BOLEH MEMAKSA ANDA MEMBAYAR SESUATU YANG ANDA TIDAK LAKUKAN. Anda Mampu Mengubahnya.

Bagaimana JPJ boleh menhalang pembaharuan cukai jalan?

1) Seksyen 17(1)(d) Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987 (Pindaan) 2010

JPJ berkuasa menghalang seseorang melakukan apa-apa transaksi termasuk perbaharui cukai jalan tetapi setelah JPJ BERPUASHATI bahawa seseorang ada perkara yang belum selesai dengan JPJ dan Polis.

Bagaimana JPJ hendak BERPUASHATI?

2) Seksyen 17(2) Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987 (Pindaan) 2010

JPJ hendaklah memberikan peluang kepada seseorang membuat representasi. Ini bermaksud JPJ hendaklah menjalankan siasatan adakah seseorang itu ada perkara yang belum selesai. Maka semua pihak perlu hadir iaitu pemilik kenderaan, JPJ dan Polis yang mengeluarkan saman. Perlu disiasat adakah saman yang dikatakan ada kepada seseorang itu betul atau tidak. Sudah dibuktikan di mahkamah atau tidak. Jika tidak maka JPJ tidak boleh menyenarai hitam. Inilah maksud BERPUASHATI

3) Seksyen 17(5) Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987 (Pindaan) 2010

Jika dihalang daripada perbaharui cukai jalan maka Pengarah JPJ hendaklah maklumkan kepada Ketua Pengarah pengangkutan, di mana Ketua Pengarah hendaklah maklumkan secara bertulis dalam tempoh 14 hari kepada pemilik kenderaan tentang alasan halangan dibuat ke atas pemilik. Adakah notis ini pernah dikeluarkan kepada pemilik?

Jika anda dihalang daripada perbaharui cukai jalan tanpa alasan yang sah anda boleh:-

a) Minta alasan bertulis daripada JPJ kenapa anda dihalang.

b) Minta JPJ perbaharui cukai jalan dengan segera jika alasan bertulis itu tidak munasabah dan tidak betul.

c) Jika JPJ enggan mematuhi permintaan anda, anda boleh menyaman/menuntut di Mahkamah untuk gantirugi kehilangan penggunaan kenderaan anda dan kesusahan anda kerana tidak boleh menggunakan kenderaan.

Zulhazmi Shariff ialah Penasihat Undang-Undang Kempen Anti Saman Ekor (KASE)