Non- verbal universal cues Middle east (Arab Saudi & Iran)

üProcess of communication through sending and receiving wordless(mostly visual) cues between people.

üCan be communicated through gestures and touch, body language or posture, facial expression and eye contact .

SAUDI ARABIA

         •FACIAL EXPRESSION

  Ø Arabic cultures shows grief and sadness while most            American men hides them.

  Ø Too much smiling is a sign of shallowness.

•GESTURE

Ø Most Arabs shake hands every time they meet you  and every time they leave you.

Ø Pointing your finger at anyone while speaking, or calls anyone with your finger. It is considered a threat, and only animals are treated in this manner.

Ø In the Arab world, if the “OK” sign is shaken at  another person it symbolizes the sign of the evil  eye. An Arab may use the sign in conjunction with  verbal curses.

Ø One or both hands held at chest height, palms  open and facing out, has the meaning, “it’s not my  responsibility”

IRAN

•GREETINGS

Ø one should never give a thumbs up as it is interpreted as  being aggressive.

Ø impolite body language to turn one’s back to another  person and one should apologize if it happens.

Ø bowing as a greeting is slight and involves placing the  right hand on the chest as one bows.

Ø In everyday communication Iranians also observe a code  of politeness known as taarof. if one is offered a gift, for  example, then one might at first refuse indicating that  such as gesture of kindness is undeserved, but their  light refusal does not mean they are not accepting the  gift, rather they are being modest.

•GESTURES   

Ø Pointing directly at someone is definitely not  okay, particularly at strangers

Ø one should never give a thumbs up as it is interpreted as being aggressive

Ø polite gestures which are acceptable, for example, the “come over here” gesture which is done by waving the hand palm down with your four fingers (no thumb) is common.

Community Service in Zoo Johor Bharu...

         I am one of the member in this community service club in section 12. The event that has been done is to clean the area around the Johor Baharu Zoo from 11^th MAY 2013 to 12^th MAY 2013. The events are participated by two section and involving 80 students and two students’ coordinator.

        First days of the event, at 8.00 a.m. all of the members from two sections are gathering at Dataran Anggerik before start the journey to the place of destination. Every each student are given task respectively before start the journey. All of the equipment needed for the event are double checked by each group leader. Precisely at 9.00 a.m. we went to Zoo Johor Baharu from UTHM. After one hour and thirty minutes we arrived at the zoo. On arrival we were given a little brief introduction by the coordinator and staff who will be involved in this event. Each section is divided into 4 groups and given tasks respectively. Each group headed by zoo minions to direct work to be done. At noon, stopped working to provide opportunities for students to rest and prayer. At 2.30 p.m. worked continued and the zoo are getting crowded with visitors.  At 6 o`clock, every group stopped and packed equipment used. Student gathered at the rally and posted a little briefing before moving to the hotel. At 7.30 p.m. the convoy arrived at the hotel to check-in and students are divided into 5 for a room. After rest and pray, at 9.30 p.m. food agency has prepared a barbecue for students at outside the hotel. At the same time, the committee members discussed the activities that need to be done the next day. The barbecue event ended at 12.00 a.m.

      Second days of the event, as early as 7.00 a.m. student gathered at lobby hotel to check out and breakfast before heading back to the zoo. At 8.30 a.m., student coordinator gives speech before moved to the zoo. The second day’s activities are no more cleaning the zoo. The activities are Explore Race among the members of the community service club. The event held around the zoo. All of the games had being setup by bureau activities. The Explore Race started at 10 a.m. and ended at 2.00 evening. Although the zoo are crowded by the visitors, the activities we do not disturb the visitors. Some of lucky visitors got some prizes from their participation. Some of the activities are complete puzzles, Sudoku game and more. Every student that fails to complete the task will be fine. After the Explore Race ended student take time to rest and pray. At 3.30 p.m. presentation of prizes to the winning team and also short speech from the head coordinator of the zoo and community service coordinator. Not forgotten some gifts for zoo staff that helped each group in doing cleaning job. At 5 o`clock student gathered at the front entrance of the zoo and took some pictures as memories. Until 6.00 p.m. student are free to do their own activity before heading back to UTHM. The convoy safely arrived at university at 7.30 p.m.

     As the members of the community service I am proud to be one of the participants, this event runs successfully with careful planning and strong organization. This event was made in the planned budget. Students do not withdraw money because each club is allocated a budget to do work like this. That’s all from me. Thank you very much.

Correct Postures

Assalamualaikum and Hye!!!

Last week, during playing games with my friends suddenly after a few hours I felt some pain coming from my back and on my neck. I immediately lie down to reduce the pain. After that I told my friend regarding the pain that often get during playing games. He told me that my seating posture was wrong for a heavy computer user.

Then he told me a few tips to repair my postures while in front of the computer:-
- Choosing a correct monitor position => As it will prevent you from straining your neck from leaning forward.

- Choose the correct chair => The correct ergonomic chair will help to reduce muscle strain for a long time period.

- Decide your best seating position => So it will give you comfort for your back rather than strain.

- Do not cross your leg => As it will stop the blood circulation to the legs.

Hope after this it will reduce the pain during seating in front of computer... Chill

Interesting Facts About Koalas

1. Koala's are NOT bears. They are not placental or 'eutherian' mammals, but MARSUPIALS, which means that their young are born immature & they develop further in the safety pouch. 

2. It's incorrect to call them 'Koala bears' - their correct name is simply 'Koalas'.

3. Koalas are mostly nocturnal. Nocturnal animals are awake at night and asleep during the day.

4. They often sleep for up to 18-20 hours each day.

5. Young koala are known as 'joeys'.

6. Adult Koala eats about half a kilogram to one kilogram of leaves each night, depending on many factors, including the size and sex of the koala and where the koala lives. 

7. Koalas also communicate with each other by making a range of noises. 

Ancient Games

Olympic Games Logo

All of you must know Olympic Games are held every four years, with the Summer and Winter Games occurring every four years but two years apart. History Olympic games was inspired by the ancient Olympic Games which were held in Olympia, Greece between 8th century until 4th century AD. according to www.olympic.org/ancient-olympic-games the first ancient Olympic Games can be traced back to 776 BC. At that time, they were dedicated to the Olympian gods and were staged on the ancient plains of Olympia.

The place called Olympia is the site of the ancient Olympic Games, western part of the Peloponnese according to Greek mythology. Imposing temples, votive buildings, elaborate shrines and ancient sporting facilities were combined in a site of unique natural and mystical beauty. Olympia functioned as a meeting place for worship and other religious and political practices as early as the 10th century B.C. The central part of Olympia was dominated by the majestic temple of Zeus, with the temple of Hera parallel to it.

The modern Olympic Games are the leading international sporting event featuring summer and winter sports competitions wherein thousands of athletes variously compete. The Olympic Games are considered the world's foremost sports competition with more than 200 nations participating.[2] The Olympic Games are held every four years, with the Summer and Winter Games alternating by occurring every four years but two years apart. Their creation was inspired by the ancient Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894. The IOC is the governing body of the Olympic Movement, with the Olympic Charter defining its structure and authority.

Picture 1: An artist's impression of ancient Olympia

List of Olympic Host Cities

Year	City	Country
1896	Athens	Greece
1900	Paris	France
1904	St. Louis	United States
1906	Athens	Greece
1908	London	United Kingdom
1912	Stockholm	Sweden
1916	Berlin	Germany
1920	Antwerp	Belgium
1924	Paris	France
1928	Amsterdam	Netherlands
1932	Los Angeles	United States
1936	Berlin	Germany
1940	Tokyo	Japan *cancelled due to World War II
1944	London	United Kingdom *cancelled due to World War II
1948	London	United Kingdom
1952	Helsinki	Finland
1956	Melbourne	Australia
1960	Rome	Italy
1964	Tokyo	Japan
1968	Mexico City	Mexico
1972	Munich	West Germany
1976	Montreal	Canada
1980	Moscow	Soviet Union
1984	Los Angeles	United States
1988	Seoul	South Korea
1992	Barcelona	Spain
1996	Atlanta	United States
2000	Sydney	Australia
2004	Athens	Greece
2008	Beijing	China
2012	London	United Kingdom
2016	Rio de Janeiro	Brazil
2020	Tokyo	Japan

Muay Thai??

Assalamualaikum and Hye!!!

2 weeks ago, my sister and I went to watch Muay Thai Competition which held in Bukit Jambul Complex in Penang. Although the event began at 11 a.m but several spectators already there filling the space around the viewing space around the ring.

The first category was men 42kg to 45kg followed by men 45kg to 48kg categories and other categories followed shortly after that. This main reason that this tournament was held because to find candidate for next year SUKMA.

A Muay Thai kick boxing is a form of matial art that combines the use of fists, elbows, knees, shins and feet in its attacks. Besides it is a combat sport, it also form of exercise which maintain the fitness level of a person.

During the competition rest, I manage to interview the President of Penang Muay Thai Kick Boxing Assosiation, and get pictures with the one of the contestant.

Here's some of the Muay Thai I manage to record

12th June 2014

Assalamualaikum and Hye!!!

12^thJune 2014  Do you know what this date means?? It is a date where 32 teams across the world will gather in one place and compete against each other to win the ultimate prize which is the FIFA World Cup.

Do you know?
- FIFA World Cup was founded in 1930 in Uruguay, where only 13 teams participate in that tournament during that time.
- The World Cup trophy was stolen twice first in 1966 and found a few days latter while in 1983 the trophy never been recovered.
- In 1942 and 1946 there are no World Cup due to the Second World War
- Highest attendances for a single match was in 1950 final which in Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil which is 199,854. It is a match between Brazil and Uruguay.
- The World Cup trophy used to be call Jules Rimet Trophy
- Each competition the host nation will introduce the new World Cup ball.

  Mascots of World Cup

Defending champion Spain will look to defend their title again this year but it will be much harder this time as this time there are lots of group that give them a hard time. It will make the tournament more competitive and interesting.

I hope I can watch several important match if not all ,during that time. Even though Malaysia still far far far to enter the World Cup but I still have a glimmer hope that someday in future they will enter the tournament.

Here's some history of World Cup balls:-