Happy Ramadan!

Yesterday was the first day of Ramadan. All Muslims are required to fast from pre-dawn to sunset for a month. It has been scientifically proven that fasting is good for one's health. After eating for a year, it is only common sense to give our stomachs a break. While fasting, Muslims are prohibited from eating and drinking. We are also required not to commit any sins. What sets out fasting in Islam from other religions is that Muslims are recommended to take sahur, or a meal, before dawn. This meal will give the necessary energy required to last the day. I started fasting since I was 10 years old. To all Muslims, I wish you Happy Fasting!

My Autosurfing Sites That Are Currently PAYING

I have been autosurfing for 17 months now. I am pleased to inform all of you of the three sites that are currently paying me.

#1 12by12daily.com

This site is a MUST JOIN site. It has more than 20,000 members worldwide and is widely regarded as the BEST autosurf side around at the moment. I have been paid a total of USD 717.12. These were made in seven separate payments. The last being today.

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#2 Global Ads Pro

This Aussie site is here for the long run. Membership has increased to more than 2,600 satisfied surfers. I have been paid a total of USD 111.70 made in eight separate payments. The last being on September 7. I'm expecting another payout anytime.

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#3 Slam Dunk Advertising

This is a newbie from the respected admin of Profound Hits. Growth had been steady and this site employs a semi-auto mode of surfing. Currently, there are more than 400 members. I received my first USD 5.00 payout on September 17. A highly recommended site.

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I have another 20 sites that I surf everyday without fail. 12 have been upgraded and in 8 sites, I am either a free member or awaiting payout.

Canaries Make Hard Work Of Cup Tie

The Canaries were outplayed by League One outfit Rotherham for long spells at Millmoor but managed to escape a second round upset in the Carling Cup tie courtesy of two goals in as many second-half minutes to triumph 4-2. Scorers for Norwich City FC were Peter Thorne (6th minute), Ryan Jarvis (53rd and 91st minutes) and Craig Fleming (54th minute). Buck up, you guy!

Forever Young

After the tears had dried up, I decided to give one of my all-time favourite song, the 80s anthem, "Forever Young", a listen. This song was Alphaville's second big hit after "Big In Japan". The lyrics can be depressing, but I just love the chorus! The dance version is much better. I am sure many of you remember this song, especially those who grew up in the 80s, music's best-ever decade.

FOREVER YOUNG

let's dance in style, lets dance for a while
heaven can wait we're only watching the skies
hoping for the best but expecting the worst
are you going to drop the bomb or not?
let us die young or let us live forever
we don't have the power but we never say never
sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip
the music's for the sad men
can you imagine when this race is won
turn our golden faces into the sun
praising our leaders we're getting in tune
the music's played by the madmen
forever young, i want to be forever young
do you really want to live forever, forever and ever
some are like water, some are like the heat
some are a melody and some are the beat
sooner or later they all will be gone
why don't they stay young
it's so hard to get old without a cause
i don't want to perish like a fading horse
youth is like diamonds in the sun
and diamonds are forever
so many adventures couldn't happen today
so many songs we forgot to play
so many dreams are swinging out of the blue
we let them come true

If

I am feeling depressed right now thinking about the shit I am in right now. Then, I remembered a poem I first came across 27 years ago and decided to make a search using Google. Some of you may have read it, but for those who haven't, it's worth reading and giving it some thought.

[IF]

If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you But make allowance for their doubting too, If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise: If you can dream--and not make dreams your master, If you can think--and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools: If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it all on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breath a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on!" If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with kings--nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you; If all men count with you, but none too much, If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And--which is more--you'll be a Man, my son! --Rudyard Kipling

Only A Single Point

Norwich City FC is going through a bad patch in the English Championship at the moment. The canaries lost twice and earned a draw in their last three games. First, they were thrashed 3-0 away to Coventry City. Then, after leading by two goals, the Canaries saw their lead quashed and settled for a 3-3 draw with newcomers Southend. This result has disappointed many Canaries' faithful. More heartbreak to follow as they went down to a late goal at home to Crystal Palace. Better luck next time, you guys!

Public Mutual Launches Asia Ittikal Fund

Public Mutual, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Public Bank, has launched its latest unit trust named "PUBLIC ASIA ITTIKAL FUND" or PAIF.

A major portion of PAIF is to be invested in the Asia-Pacific stock exchanges, including Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Sydney. PAIF has an aggressive risk profile, suitable for those seeking capital growth.

Many took advantage of enjoying additional 1% free units after they invested in PAIF during the 21-day initial offer period which ended on September 11, 2006.

Kindly e-mail me at akram98@pd.jaring.my if you require more details.

VIOBA BBQ On September 2, 2006

I attended the VIOBA BBQ on Saturday, September 2, 2006 at the VIOBA Clubhouse. Approximately 150 Victorians and guests turned out, including Dato Jaffar Indot, Yusli Mohamed Yusoff, Dato Ali Tan Sri Kadir,Datuk Johan Raslan and Andrew Abishegam. Food was excellent and I was spoilt for choice. In the end I tried a bit of almost everything. There were lamb chops, chicken chops, char koay teow, ABC, sate, nasi lemak, nasi goreng, some western stuff, pastries and fruits. Karaoke was available and I ended up singing about a dozen songs until 2.00 am. The turnout of my batch of VI81 was disappointing, to say the least. So, I sat down with the batch of VI80, who included Ainol Akbar, Alan, Tengku Fauzi, Azizul, Shariff, Safrizal and Noor Khan. Our table ended up winning four lucky draw prizes and also the best dressed gentleman for the night, which went to Azizul, who wore a classic batic shirt. I was also lucky. My ticket number 201 won me a lucky draw prize in the form of Tan Chin Nam's autobiography. The weather was excellent and the company was superb. I had a really good time catching up with friends, some I have not met in 26 years! When the karaoke ended at 2.00 am, Rashdan, Praba and myself engaged in a discussion which lasted until 4.00 am. In the process, Praba even dozed off on his chair. He has worked very hard to make this event a success. My congratulations and appreciation to all the BBQ organizing committee members that sacrificed their time to make this function a reality. For 2007, VIOBA will be organising a gala dinner at a 5-star hotel. And I am looking forward to it.