US Dollar to be replaced?

Due to rapidly deteriorating conditions, the World Economic Council has issued an edict that the USD will be replaced.....







... the Chinese Yuan...








worldwide acceptance is expected.

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Posted by: One Long Dick from South Africa

A trip to Kuching Waterfront Cafe

I arrived in Kuching for a two days seminar. As the MAS flight was fully booked on Saturday I had to take the evening flight on Friday 27th March. My son William came over to join me on Saturday.

We stayed at the new Hotel 360 at Hock Lee Centre along Jalan Abang Abdul Rahim.

In the evening my friend Kiam Siap Alex too us, together with my prodigal son Ramon, for dinner at the Waterfront Cafe which is sited on the former Sarawak Steamship Building.

The CEO of the Waterfront Cafe is my good friend Madam Doriawati. It was nice to meet up with Doriawati after a period of nine months.

The Waterfront Cafe Restaurant was a unique place along the Sarawak riverbank.







When we arrived there we were greeted by Madam Doriawati and the chief chef Mr Lim Kheng Ho.

Since Kiam Siap Alex seldom give us a nice meal; so we took the opportunity to makan as much as we could.

I ordered my usual Sarawak Laksa topped up with lobster. William had a Laksa and lobster too. Ramon pick the most expensive steak and Kiam Siap Alex only ordered a salad with belacan dip.

After my Laksa I ordered a roti canai with curry chicken and a baked soft crap. William ordered a mee mamak. We had some nice cocktails drinks and a few glasses of ice-blended cappuccinos.



The place is nice and has a historical ambience.

It also have a Karaoke and WIFI facilities.

It is cool in the evening and the place is nice and cosy. The Cafe & Restaurant has a capacity to serve more than 100 persons.

We had a good meal and the prices are reasonable.





The menus includes Ala-Carte, Buffet Style, Chinese Set, Malay Set, Dome Style and BBQ Buffet Style.

The picture on the left is the salad and belacan ordered by the Kiam Siap guy.

I did not manage to capture the pictures of the food I ate as I was extremely hungry when the food arrived. It was too delicious to wait.

The next time I go there again I will take a few pictures to share with my friends in Semenanjung.




We had a nice time there. We sat at the open air area which is facing the Kuching river. The ambience is fantastic.

I will surely come back again for my meals when I visit Kuching again.

Anyway, thanks to Alex and we hope he will treat us again the next time around.

P/S: We ate too much. My son said he hasn't seen me being so happy for a long time. I am; coz more than anything else, my son was with me in Catland.

Bayi's Story: New Zealand Bull

The only cow in a small town in Australia stopped giving milk.

The town folk found they could buy a cow in New Zealand quite cheaply.

They brought the cow from New Zealand and it was wonderful, produced lots of milk every day and everyone was happy.

They bought a bull to mate with the cow to get more cows, so they’d never have to worry about their milk supply again.

They put the bull in the pasture with the cow but whenever the bull tried to mount the cow, the cow would move away.

No matter what approach the bull tried, the cow would move away from the bull and he was never able to do the deed.

The people were very upset and decided to go the Vet, who was very wise, tell him what was happening and ask his advice.

"Whenever the bull tries to mount our cow, she moves away.

If he approaches from the back, she moves forward, they said

When he approaches her from the front, she backs off.

If he attempt from the one side, she walks away to the other side.

"The Vet rubbed his chin thoughtfully and pondered this before asking, "Did you by chance, buy this cow in New Zealand?"

The people were dumbfounded, since no one had ever mentioned that they had bought the cow over from New Zealand.

"You are truly a wise Vet," they said.

"How did you know we got the cow in New Zealand ? "

The Vet replied with a distant look in his eye,

"My wife… is from New Zealand."

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Source: Bayi's Story

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Bayi Story: Recession and Layoffs

A fire alarm rang at 4 PM in a large office when almost all employees were in office.

As usual the entire office was evacuated within 3 mins & all employees gathered outside the office in the designated area waiting for further announcement.

The Security Officer in charge made the following announcement:

"Dear employees - with sincere regret I have been asked to announce that for many of you it will be your last evacuation drill. Due to the recession the company is laying off almost 50% of its employees.

So when this announcement finishes, I ask all of you to move back into the building and if your swipe card does not work then it means you have been laid off in which case you will not be allowed inside and all your belongings will be couriered to you by tomorrow.

The Company had to use this innovative approach as we didn't want to fill up the email box with lay-off mails and good bye mails in thousands & also to avoid any consequent security issue for all staff.

Hope you have had a rewarding career with us and all the best ahead.

Please move back in & try your luck."


Story Supplier: BayiSingh

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Pak Lah's damning indictment of Umno

"We were intoxicated by our own achievements and we became complacent. We believed that we had become all-powerful. We have put our own positions within the party first," Pak Lah told delegates attending the 59th Umno annual general assembly in Kuala Lumpur.

"Materialism has seeped into the party, making a number of party members greedy and avaricious," said Abdullah.

"The path that we choose will determine whether we continue to remain relevant or whether we are reduced to a forgotten footnote in the pages of history," he added.

Calling on Umno to come to its senses, Abdullah said many believe that if Umno and Barisan Nasional do not change, then the March 8 general election will be the last time BN forms government.

"After this (if we do not change), the people outside this hall will not vote for us again. Many have voiced the view that 'Umno needs to change'.

"But what I hope to hear is for you to say 'I will change' and that we have the courage to follow up those words with actions.

"It would be a grave travesty if we do not understand that we are Umno and as long as we do not change, Umno will not change," he added.

For Umno to remain relevant, Abdullah, said the party has to fuse its past strengths with new elements necessary for survival and success.

"Let us revive our willingness to sacrifice, strengthen our dedication, adhere to moderation and be governed by our humanity.

"Rid ourselves of our arrogance and conceit that we are the only ones who are right, that we are the only ones who know all.

"Distance ourselves from corruption. Let us be qual in our concern for all, be they Malays or non-Malays, party members or those who support our opponents," he added.

"Today everything that Umno does is seen as wrong, everything that Umno says is believed to be untrue.

"Indeed Umno, as well as BN, have become everyone’s favourite whipping boy, labelled as the cause of every defect and discordance, and blamed as the perpetrator of immoral behaviour and misconduct even when such actions are committed by those who are members of political parties opposed to Umno," he said.

Abdullah also said that Umno should not turn its back on its responsibility towards safeguarding the position of the Malays and bumiputeras but at the same time steer clear of a racist mindset.

"Umno must never adopt racial and religious positions that are extremist. Umno must never practice discrimination to the extent that non-Malays view it as a racist party," he added.

"Sadly there are still those who feel that we do not need to pursue reforms," Abdullah said.

"They believe that Umno will regain its glory if we revert to the old ways - the old order, by restricting freedom of our citizens and by silencing their criticisms," he added.

Abdullah said these quarters are of the view that Umno can continue to be in power if they safeguard the interests of certain individuals and give in to the demands of certain groups.

"There are those among us who gain comfort from these thoughts and are still lulled into a false sense of security," he added.

According to Abdullah, the old path is the wrong path.

"If we revert to the old path, I believe we are choosing the wrong path, one that will take us to regression and decay. It is the path that I fear will hasten our demise," he said.

"If we do not take courageous steps to reform in the face of dynamic transformation of society and the radical changes taking place, then we shall live to witness the end of our beloved Umno.

"What is the point of fighting tooth and nail for positions in the party if all that remains of us is an obsolete husk," he added.


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The above are the damning indictment of Umno by outgoing Umno president Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Abduallah said Umno is now contaminated by greed, complacency and internal rivalries.

The March 8 polls effectively ended his career and was a clear sign that "Umno's glory has dimmed."

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Source: Malaysiakini.com - Umno Intoxicated and 'Mahathirism' will hasten Umno's demise



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News Scanned

NST Special Report today - Quarterly Review on Car Sales:

Germany car sales 21.5% UP in Feb 09!

China car sales 25% UP in Feb 09!

India car sales 20% UP in Feb 09!

Malaysia car sales 3% DOWN in Feb 09!













Only ONE man ... can save the nation from disaster!

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Tuah dan Sial? Cheh!

Political writer Yahaya Ismail told Malaysiakini today he merely 'negotiated' with Khairy regarding the copyright of his book 'Tuah dan Sial Khairy Jamaluddin'.

He stressed that the meeting with Pak Lah's son-in-law was "strictly business".

'I told him that he can have the copyright (for the book) if he pays me RM100,000 and Khairy said 'I will tell you tomorrow'.

"When his people sent me back, they asked, 'Can't there be more negotiations (on the price)?'.

"I told them that the price was already low. The next day, his people returned the copy of the book and said 'Khairy has no money, so he is not buying'."

Source: Malaysiakini.com

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Extortion and asking for copyright fees are not the same. In this case he is only asking for money to sell the rights to the debasing book.

What if he was writing about all the good things and singing praises of the son-in-law? RM100,000? That would have been cheap!

But he writes otherwise; and the RM100,000 is concocted as extortion.

Each day we learn new English and new definitions.

Who says Malaysians are weak in English?

What is important was to establish the mens rea - the intention of the person writing the book - whether there was undue influence or intimidation in the offer of sales of a copyright.

Extortion is defined as an act to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power.

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Story: The Myth of Debt

Debt

Myth: Debt is a tool and should be used to help create prosperity.

Truth: Debt is not a tool; it is a method to make banks wealthy, not you.

Debt is dumb. Most normal people are just plain broke because they are in debt up to their eyeballs with no hope of help. If you're in debt then you're a slave, in the sense that you do not have the freedom to use your money to help change your family tree. According to a recent survey about debt, 78 percent of baby boomers have mortgage debt, 59 percent have credit card debt, 56 percent have car payments.

It takes a lot of will, discipline, courage and help to slay the debt monster. But it can be done. Imagine how much you could put toward retirement if you just didn't have a stinking car payment and credit card debts? This is how the wealthy build their wealth. Debt is really dumb. Welcome to the real world!

Source: Dave Ramsey

Get more information on debt.

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'I can speak in English,' says Muhammad Taib

Umno deputy-president candidate, Senator Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib, is aware that there are people talking about his apparent lack of fluency in English.

Muhammad said that he was the only Malay who graduated from Universiti Malaya with a first class honours in History in 1979.

“All my previous exams were also conducted in English - the London Cambridge Examinations and the Malaysian Cambridge Examinations.”

Muhammad added that when he was the Selangor Mentri Besar, he had managed to produce dozens of millionaires.

“The thing is, I am only the Rural and Regional Development Minister now which is why you would only be reading small stories about me.

“Try and give me the International Trade and Industries Ministry and you’ll see,” he quipped.

Source: The Star

PUZZLING Q:

Didn't he told the court in Australia that he did not understand the notice at the airport that was written in Australian English?

Maybe, Australian English is not London Cambridge English.

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Bayi's Story: Americans vs Russians

The Americans and Russians at the height of the arms race realized that if they continued in the usual manner they were going to blow up the whole world.

One day they sat down and decided to settle the whole dispute with one dog fight. They would have five years to breed the best fighting dog in the world and which ever side's dog won would be entitled to dominate the world. The losing side would have to lay down its arms.

The Russians found the biggest meanest Doberman and Rottweiler females in the world and bred them with the biggest meanest Siberian wolves. They selected only the biggest and strongest puppy from each litter, killed his siblings, and gave him all the milk. They used steroids and trainers and after five years came up with the biggest meanest dog the world had ever seen. Its cage needed steel bars that were five inches thick and nobody could get near it.

When the day came for the dog fight, the Americans showed up with a strange animal. It was a nine foot long Dachshund. Everyone felt sorry for the Americans because they knew there was no way that this dog could possibly last ten seconds with the Russian dog.

When the cages were opened up, the Dachshund came out of it's cage and slowly waddled over towards the Russian dog. The Russian dog snarled and leaped out of it's cage and charged the American dachshund. But, when it got close enough to bite the Dachshund's neck, the Dachshund opened it's mouth and consumed the Russian dog in one bite. There was nothing left at all of the Russian dog.

The Russians came up to the Americans shaking their heads in disbelief. "We don't understand how this could have happened. We had our best people working for five years with the meanest Doberman and Rottweiler females in the world and the biggest meanest Siberian wolves."

"That's nothing", an American replied. "We had our best plastic surgeons working for five years to make an alligator look like a Dachshund."

Quiz:

Who promoted money-politics in Umno?


Revisiting the legends and mythology of:

money-tology,
kangtaulogy, and
kautimology.

Picture source: Brother Rocky's Bru

Bayi's Philosophy: Virtue of Truth

Once there was a couple in their mid forties walking through a bush path and they came across a patch of mushroom. Husband insisted it was the non-poisonous type while the wife was adamant this was the lethal stuff.

Husband went ahead to pick the mushroom and consoled the wife: "What we will do is we will cook the stuff and feed it to the dog. If the dog dies then we throw it away but if the dog is ok, then we will also eat it. They got home and fed the mushroom to the dog after cooking it. It was the happiest dog in the village for a full four hours.

They then proceeded to eat the mushroom themselves. Just as they finished, their son ran into the room and announced in a hurry the death of the dog and he ran out. The two parents looked at each other and tears rolled down their cheeks, the husband then announced:

"My wife, I should have listened to you. Anyway seeing we are going to die I need to rest in peace and make sure I have been honest with you.

You see, that lady from next door has been my part time lover since we moved in and we meet in the garden every Sunday. When your sister came for X-mas and you had too much wine and passed out I slept with her too. I slept with your mother too but only once last year on New Year's Eve."

With tears in her eyes the wife says, "It's ok, my darling. That was all due to weaknesses of the flesh I have forgiven you but you must listen to me too. Each time I go to the butchery I always bring a lot of meat. Well it's because our second son is the butcher's child. As much as you have slept with the lady next door I also sleep with the husband on Saturday evenings when you are out with the boys, and lastly since we got married 20 years ago I have never had an orgasm with you.

Both had mixed emotions of hatred and regret but their consolation was that they were dying without any secrets so the tears flowed as thy awaited their end......

Their son then ran into the room again and looked at the parents weeping he then commented: "My God!!, I didn't realize the two of you loved the dog that much. Anyway the guy whose car ran over the dog says he can buy us another one!!!!!!!!!!!"


LESSONS TO BE LEARNED:

AT TIMES THE TRUTH IS BEST LEFT ALONE!

Dilemma: How to boost the domestic economy?

"The federal government is sending each of us a $600 rebate.

If we spend that money at Wal-Mart, the money goes to China . If we spend it on gasoline it goes to the Arabs.
If we buy a computer, it will go to India .
If we purchase fruits and vegetables it will go to Mexico , Honduras and Guatemala .
If we purchase a good car, it will go to Germany .
If we purchase useless crap, it will go to Taiwan and none of it will help the American economy.

The only way to keep that money here at home is to spend it on prostitutes and beer, since these are the only products still produced in the US .

I've been doing my part....."

-- Dr. Marc Faber (aka Dr. Doom), the investment guru, conclusion in his monthly bulletin (June 2008)



Supplier of the news: Michael Tan

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Money Politic: Ali Roast 'em

Quote:

"As they say, you can't have the cake and eat it. You have to decide, do you want Umno to be seen as a clean party?

"We realise that there is some risk attached to it, but the biggest risk is if Umno is rejected by the people. We cannot afford that. Everyone has to sacrifice for the sake of the party," he added.

-- Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak statement on Malacca chief minister Mohd Ali Rustam who has been barred from contesting in the upcoming party polls.

Najib believes Ali will accept the Umno disciplinary committee's decision to bar him from contesting in the party polls amicably.

Najib suggested that there were times that the leaders were not at fault, as they were the victims of “overzealous” supporters.

Source: Malaysiakini.com: He will accept it 'with open heart'

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Quote:

"Money politics exists in every party but in Umno it is practised more openly."

“The difference between Umno and other parties is that it is done more openly in Umno. ”

“The question is whether the party has the courage and accountability to make difficult decisions."

-- Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar.

Source: The Star: Syed Hamid: Money politics more visible in Umno

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Blinking Eyes

Eyes are meant to blink;
they are not meant to remain open forever,
and they are not meant to be closed forever.
They are meant to blink!

A Passage in the journey of Life: A day of Rituals

The altar was set.

The coffin and body is at the back of the altar.

The photos I had taken earlier was needed.

Thus began the days of rituals.

I am a Christian.

My sister, Kim, is a Buddhist.

She is the closest to my mum and over the many years she had dedicated everything she had- including her lifetime and savings - for the care of my mum. As a project manager, I had to permit Kim and accord her a special privilege in the decision on the selection and performance of ceremony, customs and rituals.

Kim and my mother's god-daughter Anne, were dedicated Buddhist followers and practitioners. They both help arranged for the performance of the rituals.

A group of two monks and a high priest from Tibet happens to be in Ipoh on some pre-arranged assignments to perform prayers and functions organized by the Buddhist society.

Anne heartily got them and they agreed to come over to perform the first prayers for the day.

The monks arrived and performed the daytime prayers for two hours and thereafter they had to leave for their earlier appointments which had to be postponed in order to attend to our needs.

We are truly thankful and in particular, to Anne, for the privilege and blessings to have these high priests conduct the prayers.

For the evening prayers we had to arranged for another group of monks.

Anne and my sister Kim had a close friend by the name of Sayalah, who is a nun in a Buddhist monastery in Kuala Lumpur, and they help arranged for another group of Tibetian monks to come over for the evening prayers and the performance of the rest of the other rituals.

Sayalah and two Tibetian high priests travelled by bus to Ipoh and my son William then picked them up at the bus terminal to our home.

The evening prayers were conducted and the rest of the rituals were performed. The following day, Sunday 15th March 2009, mum's body was cremated at the Kek Look Seah Crematorium in Ipoh.

Today all members of the family were at the crematorium to collect the ashes and placing it into the urn.

It will be placed at the columbarium where my mum had previously bought a space for herself .

She had made sure that she will on that day be placed beside my dad's urn. It was her only wish on the day my dad passed away.





Finally, my mum gets to be with my dad!

I carried the urn and put it into the cell besides my dad's place. I said in silence: "Mum, you are now with dad again.

That's her ultimate wish.

May God bless their souls. Amen.

A Critical Passage in the Journey of Life

On the 8th March 2009, I visited my mum.

It was the first time I took pictures of her and I had to use my handphone. That day, I am directed by my thoughts which compelled me and instruct me that I must capture a few photos of her as I never had done that over the last 20 years. At that moment I felt something telling me that I may not have another chance to get her pictures.

Didn't realized that it was the last of her pictures. Didn't realize that it would be the last time that I could talk to her.

Mum passed away this afternoon at 1pm. She has left. She left quietly in her afternoon nap. She knew it. Her maid told us that she had informed her last night that she would be leaving. The maid didn't understand what she said at that point of time.

Mum, I love you; and we all will miss you. May God be with you now. Amen.

Story: 20 years of normal sex life

When God was making the world, he called man aside and gave him 20 years of normal sex life.

Man was horrified: "Only 20 years?" he cried.

But God would not budge. That was all He would give him.

Then God called the monkey and gave him 20 years. "But, God! I don't need that much," said the monkey, "ten is enough."

Man spoke up and said, "can I have the other ten?" - and the monkey agreed.

The God called the lion and gave him 20 years. The lion, too, only wanted ten. Again the main said, "Can I have the other ten?' The lion roared, "Of course!"

Then came the donkey. He was given 20 years, but he also only wanted ten. Man asked for the extra ten and got them.

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This explains why man has 20 years of a normal sex life, then 10 years of monkeying around, 10 years of lion about it, and 10 years of making an ass of himself.

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-- OSHO

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Story: Exciting Dot!

The teacher asked the children art class to draw on the blackboard their impression of the most exciting thing they could think of.

Little Hymie got up and drew a long jagged line.

"What is that?" asked the teacher.

"Lightning," said Hymie. "Every time I see lightning I get so excited, I scream.'

"Very good," said the teacher.

Next, little sally drew a long wave line. She explained that it was the sea which always excited her. The teacher thought that was excellent too.

Then little Ernie came up to the blackboard, made a single dot and sat down.

"What is that?" asked the puzzled teacher.

"It is a period," said Ernie.

"Well, " said the teacher, "what is so exciting about a period?"

"I don't know," said Ernie to the teacher, "but my sister has missed two of them and my whole family is excited."

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-- OSHO

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Love yourself, please!

Love yourself — accept yourself — forgive yourself — and be good to yourself,

because without you the rest of us are without a source of many wonderful things.

-- Dr. Leonardo Buscaglia (1924-1998)

Bayi's Story: Senior Citizen

Two businessmen in Florida were sitting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store. As yet, the store wasn't ready, with only a few shelves set up. One said to the other, ' I bet any minute now some senior citizen is going to walk by, put his face to the window, and ask what we're selling.'

No sooner were the words out of his mouth when, sure enough, a curious senior citizen walked to the window, had a peek, and in a soft voice asked

"What are you sellin' here?"

One of the men replied sarcastically, "We're selling assholes."

Without skipping a beat, the old timer said, "You're doing well. Only two left."

Bayi's Story: Unused Things

Unused Things

She came home early and found her husband in their bedroom making love to a very attractive young woman. The wife was VERY upset!

"You are a disrespectful pig!" she cried. "How dare you do this to me - a faithful wife, the mother of your children! I'm leaving you. I want a divorce straight away!"

And he replied: "Hang on just a minute luv, so at least I can tell you what happened"

"Fine, go ahead", she sobbed, " but they'll be the last words you'll say to me!"

And he began:

"Well, I was getting into the car to drive home and this young lady here asked me for a lift. She looked so down and out and defenseless that I took pity on her and let her into the car.

I noticed that she was very thin, not well dressed and very dirty. She told me that she hadn't eaten for three days!

So, in my compassion, I brought her home and warmed up the enchiladas I made for you last night, the ones you wouldn't eat because you're afraid you'll put on weight. The poor thing devoured them in moments.

Since she needed a good clean-up I suggested a shower and while she was doing that I noticed her clothes were dirty and full of holes so I threw them away.

Then, as she needed clothes, I gave her the designer jeans that you have had for a few years, but don't wear because you say they are too tight. I also gave her the underwear that was your anniversary present, which you don't wear because I don't have good taste.

I found the sexy blouse my sister gave you for Christmas that you don't wear just to annoy her and I also donated those boots you bought at the expensive boutique and don't wear because someone at work has a pair like them.."

He took a quick breath and continued:

"She was so grateful for my understanding and help and as I walked her to the door she turned
to me with tears in her eyes and said:

"Please... do you have anything else that your wife doesn't use?'"

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Story teller: bayiSingh

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Bayi's Story: Something you can't explain

Some Things You Just Can't Explain
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A farmer is sitting in the neighborhood bar getting soused. A man comes in and asks the farmer, "Hey, why are you sitting here on this beautiful day getting drunk?"

Farmer: Some things you just can't explain.

Man: So what happened that's so horrible?

Farmer: Well, today I was sitting by my cow milking her. Just as I got the bucket about full, she took her left leg and kicked over the bucket.

Man: Ok, but that's not so bad.

Farmer: Some things you just can't explain.

Man: So what happened then?

Farmer: I took her left leg and tied it to the post on the left.

Man: and then?

Farmer: Well, I sat back down and continued to milk her. Just as I got the bucket about full, she took her right leg and kicked over the bucket.

Man: Again?

Farmer: Some things you just can't explain.

Man: So, what did you do then?

Farmer: I took her right leg this time and tied it to the post on the right.

Man: and then?

Farmer: Well, I sat back down and began milking her again. Just as got the bucket about full, the stupid cow knocked over the bucket with her tail.

Man: Hmmm

Farmer: Some things you just can't explain.

Man: So, what did you do?

Farmer: Well, I didn't have any more rope, so I took off my belt and tied her tail to the rafter.

In that moment, my pants fell down and my wife walked in...

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Story teller: BayiSingh

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Love, Forgiveness, Faith & Hope

To love means loving the unlovable.

To forgive means pardoning the unpardonable.

Faith means believing the unbelievable.

Hope means hoping when everything seems hopeless.

-- G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936)

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The arrogance of a novice judge

NH Chan | Mar 9, 09 11:27am
http://www.malaysiakini.com

I must say I was taken aback by the astonishing ruling of Ridwan Ibrahim, a High Court judicial commissioner. He ruled that the lawyers “engaged by (Perak assembly speaker V) Sivakumar (left) had no locus standi to represent him in an application by Perak Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir, who is seeking a declaration that Sivakumar’s decision to suspend him and his executive council was unconstitutional and unlawful”.

I am appalled at the arrogance of the judge. I am quite sure he is not an expert in constitutional law and even if he were, in a case of such great public importance to the nation, it is wise to listen to the views of the other side. Especially in this case, when eminent counsel Tommy Thomas was available to assist him.

The judge could have invited him to submit as an amicus curiae - in Latin it means ‘friend of the court’ and when the phrase is used in a court of law it means ‘one who advises the court in a case’. I have done that many times even when I was in the Court of Appeal.

Judges of far greater eminence than this judicial commissioner have often asked lawyers of great experience who are in the court for their valued views. Yet this judge thought he knew everything that he did not require any assistance from one of the top lawyers in the country.

Here’s how to judge the judge

You cannot judge a judge unless you know the basic law yourself. But you do not have to worry because I shall now provide you with the law applicable so that you are in a position to judge the judge.

I shall start with section 24 of the Government Proceedings Act 1956. I have highlighted the important words for easier reading. Sub-sections (1) reads:

“(1) Notwithstanding any written law -

(a) in civil proceedings by or against the Federal Government...

(b) in civil proceedings by or against the Government of a State, a law officer ... authorised by the Legal Adviser of such State ... may appear as advocate on behalf of such Government...”.

As you can see, this sub-section is not relevant as it only applies to civil suits brought by or against the state government, not a public officer.

And sub-section (2), which is relevant on the subject of discussion, reads:

“(2) Notwithstanding any written law in civil proceedings to which a public officer is a party -

(a) by virtue of his office; or

(b) in his personal capacity, if the Attorney-General certifies in writing that it is in the public interest that such officer should be represented by a legal officer; a legal officer may appear as advocate on behalf of such officer...”.

This sub-section only applies to civil suits brought by or against a public officer. In such a case, a public officer may (the word is 'may' not 'must') be represented by a legal officer which could include the legal adviser of the state.

Therefore, there is nothing in section 24 (2) of the Government Proceedings Act to suggest that a public officer if he sues or if he is sued must be represented by a legal officer such as the state legal officer.

In any case, section 24 (2) of the Government Proceedings Act only applies to civil proceedings to which a public officer is a party. Therefore, the question is, does the speaker of the Legislative Assembly of a state hold office as a member of the public service? If he does, then he is a public officer.

Article 132, Clause (3) of the Federal Constitution states that:

“(3) The public service shall not be taken to comprise -

(b) the office of President, Speaker, Deputy President, Deputy Speaker or member of either House of Parliament or of the Legislative Assembly of a State.”

So now you know that the speaker and the members of the Legislative Assembly of a state are not part of the public service as they do not hold office as public officers. Therefore, section 24 (2) of the Government Proceedings Act does not apply to them.

Now we all know, except the judge because he thought he knew better ... t

Courts can’t question validity of assembly decisions

According to newspaper reports, the case is an application by (BN-appointed menteri besar) Zambry Abd Kadir to the court to declare the decision of speaker Sivakumar in the legislative assembly to suspend him and his six exco members as unconstitutional and unlawful.

The question is, can the courts decide on the validity of the proceedings in the Legislative Assembly?

The answer is staring at us right here in the Federal Constitution. Article 72, Clauses (1) to (3) states:

“(1) The validity of any proceedings in the Legislative Assembly of any State shall not be questioned in any court.

(2) No person shall be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said or any vote given by him when taking part in proceedings of the Legislative Assembly of any State or of any committee thereof.

(3) No person shall be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything published by or under the authority of the Legislative Assembly of any state.”

So now you know from the Federal Constitution itself that the validity of the suspension of Zambry and his six exco members by the speaker in the state assembly cannot be questioned in any court.

From what we have read from the newspapers, it seems that there is an injunction against the speaker.

You may wonder how an injunction can be obtained against the speaker when our written constitution says that “no person shall be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said or any vote given by him when taking part in proceedings of the Legislative Assembly of the State”.

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NH CHAN, who is former Court of Appeal judge, lives in Ipoh. This is an abridged version of the original article.

NH CHAN is former Court of Appeal judge famous for his ‘All is not well in the House of Denmark’ comment regarding judicial corruption. He was then referring to High Court’s commercial division which was located in Wisma Denmark, Kuala Lumpur. The quote is based on Shakespeare’s ‘Something is rotten in the state of Denmark’.

Source: Malaysiakini.com

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The above article is posted for those who do not have access to Malaysiakini. However, what was expressed by NH Chan are profound knowledge for the general public to learn about constitutional law and its application and would also be helpful for those who are sitting for the law exam and CLP.

It is truly an educational subject and of importance to all Malaysians who lacks the knowledge of Malaysian law and its applications.

Hopefully, from all the problems that our nation is facing it is also a blessing in disguise, for we have the opportunities to enhance our knowledge and become better informed as a voter and to assist us to understand better our role in the choice of electing a democratic government.

Knowledge is wisdom and a virtue.
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Money & Love

If you ask love and God from poor money, your expectations are false. Money never promised them to you, but whatsoever money promises it can give. It never promises that it can give you love. If you expect it you are idiotic.

Money can be your love - love of things, not of persons. Things are what you can possess. Money is a means to possess things. The more money you have the more things you can possess. People who love things become like things.

People who cannot love persons start loving money and people who are afraid of love become possessive about money.

A man or woman who has suffered too much because of money, who has clung to money and could not love anybody or become open, becomes so frustrated in the end that he/she throws away the money, renounces and goes to the monastery and become a monk or nun.

If you understand, money can be used, but people who don't are either miser; they can't use money, or they renounce the money.

If you can accumulate money like a mad person, then one day you understand you wasted your whole life. When you understand this you become afraid, but the old habit persists. You can give the whole and forget about it and escape, but you cannot share it.

If a man of understanding has money he share it because money is not for itself, it is for life.

For women who are after money, money is the goal, love becomes just a means.

Money can give many things and money cannot give many things; when you use it then you know what money can give.

But money gives you purchasing power and you can purchase anything.
You cannot purchase love but you can purchase sex; sex is a commodity.

Money can be beautiful - if it is not possessed or being obsessed.
Love is also beautiful - if it is not being obsessed with possession of the other.

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A Passage in the Journey of Life (1)

I visited my mum this morning.

My son William, his mother and wife Pauline was with me.

My mother is 81 years-old.

My father passed away 8 years ago.

My mother preferred to stay back at our old home; she refused to move-in to stay with my family. Each time she came to our house and after one or two days she gets "homesick" and we had to sent her back to the kampung home.

With God's blessing she is still in reasonable health condition though she has weak legs and bodies.

Every one of us loves her. She has three sons and five daughters.

My eldest brother passed away at the age of 13 when he was knocked down by a passing car while he was crossing the busy street in front of our home.

That was some 40+ years back in the 1960s.

My mum still thinks of him all the time.

I pray that my mum will continue to enjoy the days left in this world and I must make every effort to do all I can to keep her joyful and happy.

I have a duty as a son and I will have to do more for her.

This is my mum ... she was big and strong.

This picture was taken some 40+ years; I think it was in 1974.

I really can't remember the exact date or year.

It was a day we celebrated her birthday.

We were poor and we stayed at a dilapidated house.

Those years, my mother struggled to earn a few dollars to feed his children and to provide for their education.

My three other sisters were forced to leave school and work as servants to contribute to the financial needs for survival.

The NEP did not help the poors; we were poor and hardly had enough food.


This picture was taken in the 1980s.

This is my father and mother.

My father works as a general worker in the tin mining company.

He suffered a stroke at the age of 73 and passed away three years later, in February 7, 2001.

It is 8 years, since.


Today, I just wanted to write this piece to remind myself of my duty and responsibility as a son.

Karpal: An Uncommon Man

“I do not choose to be a common man”


An American's Creed
by Dean Alfange

I do not choose to be a common man
It is my right to be uncommon...
If I can. I seek opportunity... Not security.

I do not wish to be a kept citizen,
Humbled and dulled by having the state to dream and build, to
Fail and succeed.

I refuse to barter incentive for a dole.
I prefer the challenges of life to the
Guaranteed existence; the thrill of
Fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia.

I will not trade freedom for beneficence
Nor my dignity for a hand out. I will
Never cower before any master nor bend
to any threat.

It is my heritage to stand erect,
proud, and unafraid; to think and act for
myself; enjoy the benefits of my
creations; and to face the world boldly
and say, "This I have done with my own hand,
I am a man. I am an American.

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*Originally published in This Week Magazine.
Later printed in The Reader’s Digest, October 1952 and January 1954.

The Honorable Dean Alfange was an American statesman born December 2, 1899, in Constantinople (now Istanbul). He was raised in upstate New York. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I and attended Hamilton College, graduating in the class of 1922.

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It is also A Malaysian's Creed
- Karpal Singh


Question: You mentioned that Singh is King. Did you watch the movie?

Karpal: I watched the movie and there is nothing like seeing a Sikh James Bond. It was very entertaining.

Q: Can you relate to any character in the movie?

A: Not that I want to relate. I just came out that day and said look here, don’t play around with me – Singh is King. Then you find (Datuk) Mukhriz Mahathir saying that I have insulted the Rulers by saying that. Then what about Burger King? I think there should be a limit to these things. I did not mean it in any derogatory way. It was more to say don’t play around with me. I think it’s gone quite well with the people. They can laugh and it’s nothing beyond that to say that I have insulted the monarchy.

Read the full text of the interview at: The Star

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Lessons to be Learned:

There are just so many things and so many disturbing events in today's world economics and especially our Malaysian political landscape, that can make even an optimistic person ponder whether our leaders are concerned with whether our cups are full or half empty, or going to be empty soon, and as such, it takes to be reminded that it is okay to be uncommon.

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Story: Apples or a few bucks

The nuns ran an orphanage, and one day the Mother Superior summoned to her office three buxom girls who were leaving and said: "Now, you are all going into the big sinful world and I must warn you against certain men. These are men who will buy you drinks, take you to a room, undress you and do unspeakable things to you. Then they give you a few dollars, and you're sent away, ruined!"

"Excuse me, Reverend Mother," said the boldest one, "did you say these wicked men do this to us and give us a few dollars too?"

"Yes, dear child. Why do you ask?"

"Well. the priests only give us apples."

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Daulat Tuanku

Hanya Tuanku dan Raja Raja di tanah air kami mampu dan sentiasa sedia untuk mempertahankan ketuanan Melayu

UMNO Breathes Its Own Exhaust
Written by Jo Lint
Asia Sentinel
Thursday, 05 March 2009

Mahathir Mohamad, when he was Prime Minister was instrumental in clipping the powers and removing the immunity of the Malay rulers between 1983 and 1993 and making them liable to prosecution. Mahathir, when putting forward his case to the people of Malaysia on the need for such a drastic course of action against the rulers, singled out the allegedly extravagant lifestyles of royalty. The rulers of the states of Perak and Johor were singled out for mention.

UMNO including the Youth Wing were staunchly behind Mahathir and there was no talk of insulting the rulers, sedition or treason.

When the withdrawal of immunity of the Sultans and curtailing their powers was discussed and passed by both the Houses of the Parliament, it is significant to note that the Democratic Action Party, of which Karpal Singh, is the national chairman, voted against the act. It was passed with the overwhelming support of UMNO and other components of the Barisan Nasional, the ruling national ethnic coalition.

Source: BeritaMalaysia

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Umno's 1993 blitzkrieg against the sultans
K Pragalath | Mar 6, 09 10:05am /Malaysiakini

Quotable quotes from Umno leaders:

"The leaders have warned the rulers many times about ethics and told them that they could not continue doing certain things. It is not necessary to talk further.

We have talked with the rulers many times before and it is now time for action." – Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz, Umno Youth deputy and senator in New Straits Times, Dec 29, 1992.

"If rulers interfere in politics and it is proven, we want the Parliament to declare the election is illegal and cancelled.

"In business, if rulers’ involvement is proven, we should assume the business is illegal." – Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz, Umno executive council member in Utusan Malaysia, Dec 3, 1990.

"I would like to ask, how insulted do you feel when the Sultan of Kelantan does not invite our menteri besar to give a speech on behalf of the people each time His Majesty celebrates his coronation day whereas the people had chosen the menteri besar through their rights." - Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz, Umno Youth exco in Utusan Malaysia, Nov, 30, 1990.

"A ruler will enjoy the respect of his people even without the immunity but with the conduct that is appropriate with his office.

"Though the issue is a bitter pill to swallow, our rulers must accept the fact that immunity is not God given." – Muhyiddin Yassin, Johor Menteri Besar, New Straits Times, Dec 27, 1992.

"A great idea or change cannot be stopped even by a battalion when its time has come. If he loves the throne he will make sacrifices to make the subjects happy." – Sanusi Junid, Agriculture Minister, New Straits Times, Dec 23, 1992.

"As the country’s highest legislative body, any subject is allowed to be discussed and concluded in the Dewan Rakyat, including matters pertaining to the rulers." - Zahir Ismail, Dewan Rakyat speaker in New Straits Times, Dec 15, 1992.

"If this race was not sovereign, don’t expect the sovereignty of rulers." – Saharudin Hashim, Negri Sembilan Umno delegate, Mingguan Malaysia, Dec 2, 1990.

"We don’t want the palace to impose various conditions before appointing the menteri besars." – Mohd Satim, Selangor Umno delegate, Utusan Malaysia, Dec 3, 1990.

Source: Malaysiakini.com

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LAWS OF MALAYSIA
ACT A848
CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT) ACT 1993

The Federal Constitution is amended by inserting, after Article 33, the following Article:

"33A. Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall cease to exercise the functions of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong if charged with an offence.

(1) Where the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is charged with an offence under any law in the Special Court established under Part XV he shall cease to exercise the functions of the Yang di Pertuan Agong.

(2) The period during which the Yang di-Pertuan Agong ceases, under Clause (1), to exercise the functions of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall be deemed to be part of the term of office of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong provided for in Clause (3) of Article 32.".

Article 63 of the Federal constitution is amended by inserting, after Clause (4), the following Clause:

"(5) Notwithstanding Clause (4), no person shall be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said by him of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong or a Ruler when taking part in any proceedings of either House of Parliament or any committee thereof except where he advocates the abolition of the constitutional position of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as the Supreme Head of the Federation or the constitutional position of the Ruler of a State, as the case may be.".

Section 6. Amendment of Article 72.

Article 72 of the Federal Constitution is amended by inserting, after Clause (4), the following Clause:

" (5) Notwithstanding Clause (4), no person shall be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said by him of the Ruler of any State when taking part in any proceedings of the Legislative Assembly of any State or any committee thereof except where he advocates the abolition of the Ruler's position as the constitutional Ruler of that State.".

The Federal Constitution is amended by inserting after Part XIV, the following Part: " PART XV

PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE YANG Dl-PERTUAN AGONG AND THE RULERS

182. The Special Court.

(1) There shall be a court which shall be known as the Special Court and shall consist of the Lord President of the Supreme Court, who shall be the Chairman, the Chief Justices of the High Courts, and two other persons who hold or have held office as judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court appointed by the Conference of Rulers.

(2) Any proceedings by or against the Yang di - Pertuan Agong or the Ruler of a State in his personal capacity shall be brought in a Special Court established under Clause (1).

(3) The Special Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to try all offences committed in the Federation by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong or the Ruler of a State and all civil cases by or against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong or the Ruler of a State notwithstanding where the cause of action arose.

(4) The Special Court shall have the same jurisdiction and powers as are vested in the inferior courts, the High Court and the Supreme Court by this Constitution or any federal law and shall have its registry in Kuala Lumpur.

(5) Until Parliament by law makes special provision to the contrary in respect of procedure (including the hearing of proceedings in camera) in civil or criminal cases and the law regulating evidence and proof in civil and criminal proceedings, the practice and procedure applicable in any proceedings in any inferior court, any High Court and the Supreme Court shall apply in any proceedings in the Special Court.

(6) The proceedings in the Special Court shall be decided in accordance with the opinion of the majority of the members and its decision shall be final and conclusive and shall not be challenged or called in question in any court on any ground.

(7) The Yang di Pertuan Agong may, on the advice of the Lord President, make such rules as he may deem necessary or expedient to provide for the removal of any difficulty or anomaly whatsoever in any written law or in the carrying out of any function, the exercise of any power, the discharge of any duty, or the doing of any act, under any written law, that may be occasioned by this Article; and for that purpose such rules may make any modification, adaptation, alteration, change or amendment whatsoever to any written law.

183. No action to be instituted against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong or a Ruler except with the consent of the Attorney General personally.

No action, civil or criminal, shall be instituted against the Yang di Pertuan Agong or the Ruler of a State in respect of anything done or omitted to be done by him in his personal capacity except with the consent of the Attorney General personally.".

Section 9. Amendment of Eighth Schedule.

The Eighth Schedule to the Federal Constitution is amended by inserting, after section 1, the following provisions: "Proceedings against the Ruler 1A.

(1) Where the Ruler is charged with an offence under any law in the Special Court established under Part XV of the Federal Constitution, he shall cease to exercise the functions of the Ruler of the State.

(2) During the period when the Ruler ceases, under subsection (1), to exercise the functions of the Ruler of the State, a Regent or a Council of Regency, as the case may be, shall be appointed in accordance with the State Constitution to exercise the functions of the Ruler of the State.

(3) Where the Ruler is convicted of an offence in the Special Court and sentenced to imprisonment for more than one day he shall cease to be the Ruler of the State unless he receives a free pardon.".

You can download the ACT A848 from the Digital Library Malaysia

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Story of Alisan Ti Ku Niang

Once upon a time ...

They had to kill her; that's the instruction.
But it isn't easy for them to do it; they were not killers, they are human beings, and human don't kill other humans unless he has become inhuman.

So, they decided to give her a new set of clothing and in return she gave them her cloths and accessories. They rapped up a dog fully attired and blow it up.

Then, the stories in a new book began ....

Alisan ti ku niang Mei lu sui ya
Alisan ti sau nian zuan li san
Ah ah ah ah ha ha ha
Ah ah ah ha ha ...

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Story: Sexual emotions

Two monks were returning to their monastery. While walking ahead, the older monk came to a river. On the bank there was a beautiful young girl. She was afraid to cross alone.

The old monk quickly looked away from her and crossed the river. When he was on the other side he looked back, and to his horror he saw the younger monk carrying the girl across the river on his shoulders.

The two monks continued their journey side by side. When they were just outside the monastery gates the older monk said to the younger, "That was not good. That was against the rules. We monks are not supposed to touch women."

The younger monk replied: "I left her on the bank of the river; are you still carrying her?'

Jefus Story: Monastery life

A young monk arrives at the monastery. He is assigned to helping the other monks in copying the old canons and laws of the church by hand.

He notices, however, that all of the monks are copying from copies, not from the original manuscript.

So, the new monk goes to the head abbot to question this, pointing out that if someone made even a small error in the first copy, it would never be picked up! In fact, that error would be continued in all of the subsequent copies.

The head monk, says, 'We have been copying from the copies for centuries, but you make a good point, my son.'

He goes down into the dark caves underneath the monastery where the original manuscripts are held as archives in a locked vault that hasn't been opened for hundreds of years.

Hours go by and nobody sees the old abbot.

So, the young monk gets worried and goes down to look for him.

He sees him banging his head against the wall and wailing.

'We missed the R ! We missed the R !

We missed the R !'

His forehead is all bloody and bruised and he is crying uncontrollably.

The young monk asks the old abbot, 'What's wrong, father?'
With A choking voice, the old abbot replies,
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The word was...



CELEBRATE !!!


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Lessons Learned:

Never Trust The Written Word!

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Story from Jefus

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Sexual Power vs Sexual Energy

Sexual energy is another name for our life force. Sexual energy is a natural energy; you are born out of it. It is our creative energy. Sexual energy can have many transformations: at the lowest it is biological; at the highest it is spiritual.

But sexual power is about using sex to dominate people. Domination can be done in many ways: somebody dominates because he has money; somebody dominates because he has more physical strength; somebody dominates because he has more knowledge; somebody dominates because he is clever enough to befool people and collect their votes; somebody dominate through her sexual power. More often it is the woman's way to dominate.

Sex shows our deepest dependence. It shows that somebody else is needed for your pleasure. Without somebody else that pleasure is not possible.

The woman can dominate because of her sexual appeal. It is selling the body just to dominate. All women in different degrees dominate through their sex. They use it as a power.

Using sexual energy as a profession, selling it as a commodity may give a person a certain feeling of power.

Sexual energy is our potentiality for spiritual growth. We can become enlightened only because of our sexual energy. Have you heard of an enlightened impotent person?

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Story: Money can buy sex

A man enters a modern Chicago whorehouse-night-club run by the gangland syndicate which is now planning to streamline its image.

The whorehouse takes up various floors of a skyscraper hotel, and he is received by a lovely young receptionist in a sexy uniform, who sits him at a teakwood interview desk and asks how much money he wants to spend.

She explains that prices range from $5 up to $100, depending on the quality and number of girls wanted. Everything is shown on the TV intercom. The higher prices are for the lower floors, which have higher ceilings, mirrors over the beds, three and four girls in bed with you at one time, etcetera. Lower prices are for lesser delights, ending with $5 for a 'old mammy with big nostrils, as the lovely young receptionist explains.

The client thinks it over. "Haven't you anything cheaper than $5?" he asks at last.

"Of course," says the receptionist. "Seventh floor - roof garden. One dollar a shot. Self-service."

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Moral of the story:

Money is certainly associated with sex, because sex can be purchased.

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Story: You cannot deceive monkeys

A man sent to the zoo and took his son; he wanted to show his son the monkeys there. The son was very interested; he had never seen monkeys.

They went there - but no monkey. So he asked the zoo-keeper, "What has happened? Where are the monkeys?"

And the zoo-keeper said, "This is their love season, so they have gone into the hut."

The man was very frustrated. For months he has been trying to bring the boy. They had traveled far, and now this was love season! So he asked, "If we throw nuts won't they come out?"

And the zoo-keeper said, "Would you?"

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But I think man can come out; if you throw nuts, man has to come out. The zoo-keeper is wrong: the monkeys will not come; that is certain; if you give them money they will not come. They will say, "Keep your money. The love season is on! Keep your money."

And if you say this to a monkey: "We can make you our Prime Minister or Chief Minister, the monkeys will say, "You keep your Prime Minister. The love season is on."

But man, if you make him prime minister or chief minister, they would even be prepared to kill their beloved. If that is the stake, he can do it.

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Moral of the story:

You cannot befool animals; but you can, with man.

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Story: Biological reality

An elderly gent named Martin went to a doctor for an examination. "I want you to tell me what's wrong, doctor. I feel some pains here and there, and I can't understand it. I've lived a very clean life - no smoking, drinking or running around. I'm in bed alone, at nine o'clock every night. Why should I feel this way?"

"How old are you?" asked the doctor.

"I'll be 74 on my next birthday," said Martin.

The doctor answered, "After all, you're getting on in years, you've got to expect things like that. But you've lots of time left yet. Just take it easy, and don't worry. I suggest you go to Hot Springs."

So Martin went to Hot Springs. There he met another gent who looked so old and decrepit that Martin felt encouraged by the comparison. "Brother, " says Martin, "you sure must have taken good care of yourself, living to such ripe old age. I've lived a quiet, clean life, but not like you, I'll bet. What is your formula for obtaining a ripe old age like you have reached?"

So this shriveled old guy says, "On the contrary, Sir. When I was 17 my father told me, 'Son, you go and enjoy life. Eat, drink and be merry to your heart's content. Live life to the fullest. Instead of marrying one woman, be a bachelor and have ten. Spend your money for fun, for yourself, instead of on a wife and kids. Yeah: wine, women and song, life lived to the full. That's been my policy all my life, brother."

"Sounds like you got something," said Martin. "How old are you?"

The other answered, "Twenty-four."

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Story of 4 dogs

A large political meeting was attended by a small boy trying to sell four puppy dogs.

Finally, a man approached the boy and asked jokingly, "Are these political pups?

"Yes, Sir."

"Well, then," said the man, "I'll take these two."

A week later at the same place there was a religious gathering and the same boy showed up to sell the remaining two dogs.

A man walked up to him and asked, "My little lad, what kind of puppies are these you have?"

"These are religious pups, Sir."

The first man who purchased the other two dogs happened to overhear this.

"Say," he said, "didn't you told me that these pups that I bought from you last week were political pups?"

"Yes, Sir," said the young boy, "but these puppies aren't - they've got their eyes open."

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Moral of the Story:

Politics is blind. It is a blind trip of the ego. One goes on groping to find some source of power so that one can feel, "I am somebody."

Politics is a denial of the inner nothingness; and this nothingness drive them to find some way to forget that they are nothing, that without the people who voted them there their world will be at a loss.

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Good News & Bad News

The anchorman on an educational TV late news programme surprised his viewers with this announcement:

"We have good news and bad news for you.

"First the bad news: our planet is being invaded by Martians.

"And now for the good news: they eat politicians and pee gasoline."


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Source: Unknown

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Michelin tyres: Innovation

Radical new tyre design by Michelin.

The next generation of tyres.

They had a pair at the Philadelphia car show.


























These tyres are airless and are scheduled to be out on the market very soon.

This is what great R& D will do, and just think of the impact on existing technology:

A. no more air valves...

B. no more air compressors at gas stations...

C. no more repair kits...

D. no more flats...



These pictures are taken at the South Carolina plant of Michelin.

Jefus Story (1): Financial Planning

Dan was a single guy living at home with his father and working in the family business.

When he found out he was going to inherit a fortune when his sickly father died, he decided he needed a wife with which to share his fortune.

One evening at an investment meeting he spotted the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.

Her natural beauty took his breath away. 'I may look like just an ordinary man,' he said to her, but in just a few years, my father will die, and I'll inherit £20 million.'

Impressed, the woman obtained his business card and three days later, she became his stepmother.

Moral Lesson:

Women are so much better at money than men !

Amoral Lesson:

Take on the stepmum next!

Story Provider: Jefus

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