Set up GMAIL account for BB in 3 steps...

Dear Readers,

3 steps to set up your Black berry to receive mails from GMAIL.

Step 1. Login in to your Gmail account. Select settings (from top right corner) .select the tab “ Forwarding and POP/ IMAP” . On this Tab select “Enable POP only for the mail from now on” (this way you can avoid your old email being delivered to BB).

Step2: Open your bis (blackberry internet service) of your BB provider. In this case http://bis.ap.blackberry.com/html?brand=indosat. ( if you done remember, just copy paste the above URL on the browser, just replace only brand = with your provider name).

If you are not created any profile at your providers BIS site, create one. It will ask for your BB PIN and IMEI (you can find them in BB, options, status menu). Remember your user name and password for later use.

Step3:. Setup a account / Create email account (above screen). Provide your Gmail account name and password (gmail password).

It will take 20 minutes for the settings to be affected. For me it happened in 2 minutes.
Test your settings by sending a mail to your gmail account.
All the best..

Thank you, Readers
JS

Exective MBA Program

Dear Readers,

I have been planning to do my Master of Business Program(since 2004 ..hehehe). I come across this IPMI in jakarta offering Executive Program in MBA.


One of my friend doing this program found the curriculam is good and fees are found to be moderate.
This is the invitation for their seminar on MBA course program. Anyone, welcome to join.
Thank you, Readers.
JS

Greetings from NUS Business School!

Let me take this opportunity to highlight our upcoming courses that may interest you.

Strategic Human Resource Management Programme
30 June – 4 July 2008
In today’s knowledge-based economy, the Human Resource function is increasingly assuming a more strategic orientation to drive success. Targeted at individuals from organisations of any size and industry, including human resource professionals, general managers and other functional executives with an interest in human capital management, this programme focuses on developing a clear understanding of the drivers of performance, innovation and change required to manage human capital in today’s competitive environment.
More information:http://www.execed.nus.edu/shrm

General Management Programme
13 – 24 October 2008The programme is designed for managers and executives who hold senior positions in functional areas who have recently been promoted to general management. It addresses issues in areas such as corporate strategy, marketing, human resources, finance, accounting and operations, within the Asian business context. More information: www.execed.nus.edu/gmp

Negotiation and Influence
22-24 October 2008Bringing together the models developed by Harvard and Kellogg, this programme enables participants to develop an understanding of negotiations and influencing, and the cultural and behavioural aspects that parties bring to the process.More information:www.execed.nus.edu/nego

Strategic Management Programme
21-25 April 2008Contextualised in the Asia Pacific business environment, the programme adopts a practical, problem solving approach to strategic issues and challenges. It combines the introduction of relevant concepts and analytical tools with application to real-world problems in a variety of industries and contexts. More information:www.execed.nus.edu/smp

All our programmes are delivered by our faculty lecturers through discussions, group breakouts, presentations and case studies and are attended by a diverse group of professionals from a variety of industries and countries. Additional information on our programmes, international faculty and participants is also available on our website at http://www.execed.nus.edu/.
If you wish to receive hard copies of our programme brochures, please send me your mailing address. I have also attached the 2008 programme calendar for your reference. In the meantime, please contact us if you require more information on any of our programmes.
Regards
Amanda Vanderput

Pressure Points and its relatation with the organs....

Dear Readers,

Every one knows accu pressure points are very important in the body.
Applying a conditioned pressure at those points help in curing some of the problems related with internal organs of the body.

The above picture shows the accu-pressure points in the hand. Even a rubbing hands to gether will help in stimulating this pressure points.

Thanks you, Readers.
JS

This is beautiful!

Dear Readers,

She jumped up as soon as she saw the surgeon come out of the operating room. She said: 'How is my little boy? Is he going to be all right? When can I see him?'
The surgeon said, 'I'm sorry. We did all we could, but your boy didn't make it.'
Sally said, 'Why do little children get cancer? Doesn't God care any more? Where were you, God, when my son needed you?'
The surgeon asked, 'Would you like some time alone with your son? One of the nurses will be out in a few minutes, before he's transported to the university.'
Sally asked the nurse to stay with her while she said good bye to son. She ran her fingers lovingly through his thick red curly hair. 'Would you like a lock of his hair?' the nurse asked. Sally nodded yes. The nurse cut a lock of the boy's hair, put it in a plastic bag and handed it to Sally.
The mother said, 'It was Jimmy's idea to donate his body to the University for Study. He said it might help somebody else. 'I said no at first, but Jimmy said, ' Mom , I won't be using it after I die. Maybe it will help some other little boy spend one more day with his Mom .' She went on, 'My Jimmy had a heart of gold. Always thinking of someone else. Always wanting to help others if he could.'
Sally walked out of Children's Mercy Hospital for the last time, after spending most of the last six months there. She put the bag with Jimmy's belongings on the seat beside her in the car.
The drive home was difficult. It was even harder to enter the empty house. She carried Jimmy's belongings, and the plastic bag with the lock of his hair to her son's room.
She started placing the model cars and other personal things back in his room exactly where he had always kept them. She lay down across his bed and, hugging his pillow, cried herself to sleep. It was around midnight when Sally awoke. Lying beside her on the bed was a folded letter. The letter said

'Dear Mom ,
I know you're going to miss me; but don't think that I will ever forget you, or stop loving you, just 'cause I'm not around to say

'I Love You'

. I will always love you, Mom , even more with each day. Someday we will see each other again. Until then, if you want to adopt a little boy so you won't be so lonely, that's okay with me. He can have my room and old stuff to play with. But, if you decide to get a girl instead, she probably wouldn't like the same things us boys do. You'll have to buy her dolls and stuff girls like, you know.
Don't be sad thinking about me. This really is a neat place. Grandma and Grandpa met me as soon as I got here and showed me around some, but it will take a long time to see everything. The angels are so cool. I love to watch them fly. And, you know what? Jesus doesn't look like any of his pictures. Yet, when I saw Him, I knew it was Him. Jesus himself took me to see GOD! And guess what, Mom ? I got to sit on God's knee and talk to Him, like I was somebody important. That's when I told Him that I wanted to write you a letter, to tell you good bye and everything. But I already knew that wasn't allowed. Well, you know what Mom ? God handed me some paper and His own personal pen to write you this letter I think Gabriel is the name of the angel who is going to drop this letter off to you. God said for me to give you the answer to one of the questions you asked Him 'where was He when I needed him?' 'God said He was in the same place with me, as when His son Jesus was on the cross. He was right there, as He always is with all His children.
Oh, by the way, Mom , no one else can see what I've written except you. To everyone else this is just a blank piece of paper. Isn't that cool? I have to give God His pen back now He needs it to write some more names in the Book of Life. Tonight I get to sit at the table with Jesus for supper. I'm sure the food will be great.
Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. I don't hurt anymore the cancer is all gone... I'm glad because I couldn't stand that pain anymore and God couldn't stand to see me hurt so much, either. That's when He sent The Angel of Mercy to come get me. The Angel said I was a Special Delivery! How about that?
Signed with Love from God & Me.

Thank you, Readers.
JS

PS. The above article was a spam email from unknown author.

Tips on Filling your Vehicles...

ONLY BUY OR FILL UP YOUR CAR OR BIKKIE IN THE EARLY MORNING WHEN THE GROUND TEMPERATURE IS STILL COLD.

Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground, the denser the fuel, when it gets warmer petrol expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening.... your litre is not exactly a litre.

In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the petrol, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products play an important role. A 1degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps.

WHEN YOU'RE FILLING UP, DO NOT SQUEEZE THE TRIGGER OF THE NOZZLE TO A FAST MODE.

If you look, you will see that the trigger has three (3) stages: low, middle, and high. In slow mode, you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapours that are created, while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapour return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some of the liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapour. Those vapours are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you're getting less worth for your money.

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT TIPS IS TO FILL UP WHEN YOUR TANK IS HALF FULL.

The reason for this is, the more fuel you have in your tank, the less air occupying its empty space. Petrol evaporates faster than you can imagine. Petroleum storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the petrol and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation.

ANOTHER REMINDER, IF THERE IS A FUEL TRUCK PUMPING INTO THE STORAGE TANKS, WHEN YOU STOP TO BUY, DO NOT FILL UP

most likely the petrol/diesel is being stirred up as the fuel is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom.
Hope, this will help you get the maximum value for your money.

Thank you, Readers.
JS
p.s. Contributed by my friend Ramesh Patel.

Twitter and Jaiku Account...

Dear Readers,

I believe most of the users are well aware about the Micro Blogging.
Latest statistics reveals that Micro blogs sites where hot after the famous social network such as friendster, facebook, orkut , also many the blog sites.

In Micro Blogging, where as you create small, trendy text information (like sms in the handphones). You basically write about "What you do now"? and some how i like the idea.
Followers of your micro blog will get those text information on to their Handphones...which is cool. BTW, who is follow you?

Well, i am exploring this new tools / service as a NET ARMY person and also a Consultant to learn more about this products.

I created my twitter account and it does worked fine using my Handphones. However, i was trying to do micro blogging using my chat engine, like it recommands gTalk in case of twitter...i can not able to get connected to their chat account. Any reason?

I tried "delete and create" chat profile couple of times, doesn't seems to be working fine.

I had been trying to creat a acount in Jaiku..and i dont know how? any one has the link or invitation for me to create jaiku..?

Thank you, Readers.
JS

Shiatsu Self Massage

Dear Readers,

Important picture to have at home and work. Explians about the different everyday problems and method to come over it by doing some simple, east self massage.
Enjoy ,Practice and see the improvement.

Thank you, Readers.
JS

Never Feel Sick Again

Dear Readers,

I found this important picture one must have. Need bigger image, click the image (one in new window if needed).

Thank you, Readers.
JS

How much water to drink...

Dear readers,

Water is an important structural component of skin cartilage, tissues and organs. For human beings, every part of the body is dependent on water. Our body comprises about 75% water: the brain has 85%, blood is 90%, muscles are 75%, kidney is 82% and bones are 22% water. The functions of our glands and organs will eventually deteriorate if they are not nourished with good, clean water.

The average adult loses about 2.5 litres water daily through perspiration, breathing and elimination. Symptoms of the body's deterioration begins to appear when the body loses 5% of its total water volume. In a healthy adult, this is seen as fatigue and general discomfort, whereas for an infant, it can be dehydrating. In an elderly person, a 5% water loss causes the body chemistry to become abnormal, especially if the percentage of electrolytes is overbalanced with sodium.One can usually see symptoms of aging, such as wrinkles, lethargy and even disorientation. Continuous water loss over time will speed up aging as well as increase risks of diseases.

If your body is not sufficiently hydrated, the cells will draw water from your bloodstream, which will make your heart work harder. At the same time, the kidneys cannot purify blood effectively. When this happens, some of the kidney's workload is passed on to the liver and other organs, which may cause them to be severely stressed. Additionally, you may develop a number of minor health conditions such as constipation, dry and itchy skin, acne, nosebleeds, urinary tract infection, coughs, sneezing, sinus pressure, and headaches.
So, how much water is enough for you? The minimum amount of water you need depends on your body weight. A more accurate calculation, is to drink an ounce of water for every two pounds of body weight.

Here is the calculation for your minimum water need per day
Note down your weight in Kg. Multiply that with the magic number 33. you will get the water needed to drink per day in milliliter.

For example, if your weight is 65, 65 * 33 = 2145 ml. That is, 2.15 liters of water you should take in a day.

Are you drinking enough water?

Thank you , Readers.
JS

Blitzmegaplex Events

Dear Readers,

Some of the photos from Events at Paris Van Java, Blitzmegaplex, Bandung.

Dewi Sandra on Stage...

Supporters...

Wow...
DS...close up


Hmm..Ok...

Models....
Other artists..

Dance...Dance....Dance...
Relax...

Thank you, Readers.

JS

SMTP Mail Application

Dear Reader,

I recently asked to develop a small application using gmail's SMTP for sending email application.
I started with traditional winsock programming and found some issues with ssl and login procedures.

I tried with CDO and found working fine. Here is the portion of the code for your reference.
************* Code Starts Here ******************
VB 6.0 Code
Set iMsg = CreateObject("CDO.Message")
Set iConf = CreateObject("CDO.Configuration")
iConf.Load -1 ' CDO Source Defaults Set Flds = iConf.Fields
With Flds
.Item("http://schemas.microsoft.com/cdo/configuration/smtpusessl") = True
.Item("http://schemas.microsoft.com/cdo/configuration/smtpauthenticate") = 1
.Item("http://schemas.microsoft.com/cdo/configuration/sendusername") = "YOur gmail here"
.Item("http://schemas.microsoft.com/cdo/configuration/sendpassword") = "YOUR PASSWORD HERE"
.Item("http://schemas.microsoft.com/cdo/configuration/smtpserver") = "smtp.gmail.com"
.Item("http://schemas.microsoft.com/cdo/configuration/sendusing") = 2
.Item("http://schemas.microsoft.com/cdo/configuration/smtpserverport") = 25
.Update
End With
strbody = "Your Sample message "
With iMsg
Set .Configuration = iConf
.To = ""
.CC = ""
.BCC = ""
.Send
***********************Code Ends Here*****************************

Well, this works fine for me. BTW, how long microsoft would support the CDO?
No one knows , i guess.

Thank you, Readers.
JS

Paintings...

Dear Readers,

Below are some of the photos of painting found in the restaurant (Madras Woodlands Ganga, Little India, Singapore)
View of Taj Mahal
a day in "Dar Desert" Rajestan.

Temple in Thiruchirapalli, South India
"Aagraghram" (Street adjust to the temple) at the morning time in south india.
"Mandi" / "Santhai" or Market place in South India
The Famous " Alanganallur Jalli Kattu" near Madurai, Tamil Nadu, South India
farmers at rice field.

Thank you, Readers.

JS

Shri Veeramakali Amman Temple, Singapore

Dear Readers,

Some of the photos taken from Shri Veeramakali Amman Temple, Little India, Singapore Temple(I pay a visit here whenever i happen to be in singapore).






God Bless You.

Thank you, Readers.
JS

Light @ Cairnhill, Singapore Apartment...

Dear Readers,

I would like to share it with you about my personal stay experience in the "The Light at Cairnhill", Singapore. Though it has 3 MRT station nearby (distance from 0.6 KM to 0.9 KM) i dont really recommand you to walk up hill after your hectic business meeting all the day on singapore high humid weather. But getting done from the uphill is somewhat easy and fun to do.

The apartment is well located and has all shopping places (like Tang, Paragon, Wisma Atiri, old fashioned Lucky Plaza) and Mt.Elizabeth Hospital (if you plan to do your medical check ups).
With private lifts and all basic necessary facilites the apartment attracts many expats with monthly leasing charges starts from 9000 dollar for double bed room apartment.

Here is some of the photos our apartment.

Living Room....

View of Cairnhill Crest Aparment from my living room...


3rd..bathroom..
second small living room..

2nd Master bed room..
Another master bed room..
Another twin bed (bed) room..
Kitchen...

This is really nice and well maintained apartment and i enjoy my stay here..

Thank you, Readers.
JS

The Best Bus System in The World....

Dear Readers,

Java Island in indonesia is a race-track to eighty million motorcycles. And the world's best bus transportation system.

The Bus Transportation is divided into four categories. Plush air-conditioned cruisers, Executive Buses, Economy Buses and ankots(Covered mini-vans). They connect the whole island and ply in all villages; towns and cities.Ankots and Economy buses are staffed by a driver and conductor. They provide the ultimate in customer-service. They will die for their customer. Sadly, sometimes they do. Service on board Singapore Airlines pales in comparison.

Ankots and Economy buses stop anywhere for their customers. Even in the middle of a busy road or in the centre of an intersection. If they can't for some reason, stop, run alongside, and the conductor who hangs out of the back door, will sweep you up gracefully into the vehicle. Many Economy buses and ankots provide a mini live band for customer entertainment (I swear this is true). Customers pay a humble two cents for this. Iced drinks, snacks, newspapers and cigarettes are sold on board. You can even sometimes buy something as extraordinary as a Javanese speaking parrot.

There seems to be millions of buses. Especially Economy buses and Ankots. There is one born every minute. As a result transportation for a traveler is excellent. A wait for a bus in a town or city rarely exceeds five minutes. A great way to meet Javanese.

More personalized transportation is available.” Ojeks,” or motorcycle taxis are available to take you anywhere and especially where buses can't go. The fare averages around 50cents with including free use of the helmet. Traffic rules don't apply to “ojeks” therefore they take the shortest distance between two points, even if it means going against the traffic or leaping over road dividers.

Thank you, Readers.
JS
p.s Contributed by Mervyn. His full article on Java island can be read at http://www.trifter.com/Asia-&-Pacific/Indonesia/Java-Island.108811

Kung Fu Panda ...

I watch, “Kung Fu Panda” with my family on Saturday evening at Blitz, Grand Indonesia. The ticket prices were gone up by Rp.10000 (which is USD 1 app) from my last visit there.We will discuss about this in a separate BLOG.

Well, on the movie review (it is not exactly movie review though), I notice in recent years, computer animation has been in the dejection. While Kung Fu Panda isn't the movie to strengthen the genre, it's made with enough technical savvy and provides sufficient fun (especially for younger viewers).

Although the basic storyline and moral are standard animated film building blocks, Kung Fu Panda contains enough funny material, thrills, and moments of genuine sadness (a flashback detailing Shifu's past connection to Tia Lung) to prevent it from seeming too much like a re-tread.

This is a solid family film material, although one suspects the children will get a little more out of it than their parents.

Kung Fu Panda ends up presenting a message about believing in oneself that might not have come across as successfully had it tended toward outright fatuousness

Thank you, Readers
JS

Ladies Finger – Magic!!!

Ladies Finger, Bhindi or Okra –
benefits to body + sow

Here’s something new …
A guy has been suffering from constipation for the past 20 years and recently from acid reflux.
He didn’t realize that the treatment could be so simple – Ladies Finger! He started eating Ladies Finger within the last 2 months and since then he never taken medication again. All he did was consume 6 pieces of Ladies Finger everyday.
He’s now regular and his blood sugar has dropped from 135 to 98, with his cholesterol and acid reflux also under control.
Here are some facts on Ladies Finger from the research of Ms. Sylviae (nutricion), University of Illinois. “Ladies Finger is a powerhouse of valuable nutrients, nearly half of which soluble fiber in the form of gums and pectin’s. Soluble fiber helps to lower serum cholesterol, reducing the risk of heartr disease. The other half is insoluble fiber which helps to keep the intestinal tract healthy, decreasing the risk of some forms of cancer, especially colo-rectal cancer. Ladies Finger is rich source of many nutrients, including fiber, vitamin B6 and folic acid. She got the following numbers from the University of Illinois Extension Ladies Finger Page


Please check there for some more details. Ladies Finger Nutrition (half-cup cooked Ladies Finger) calories = 25




Dietary Fiber = 2 grams
Protein = 1.5 grams
Carbohydrates = 5.8 grams
Vitamin A = 460 IU
Vitamin C = 13 mg
Folic Acid = 36.5 micrograms
Calcium = 50 mg
Iron Filtered = 0.4 mg
Potassium = 256 mg
Magnesium = 46 mg

These numbers should be used as a guideline only, and if you are on a medically-restricted diet please consult your physician and/or dietician. Ms. Sylviae(nutritionist) has very kindly provided the following thoughtprovoking comments on the many benefits of this versatile vegetable. They are well worth reading.

• The superior fiber found in Ladies Finger helps to stabilize blood sugar as it curbs the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the intestinal tract.
• Many alternative health practitioners believe all disease begins in the colon. The Ladies Finger fiber, absorbing water and ensuring bulk in stools, helps prevent constipation. Fiber is general is helpful for this but Ladies Finger is one of the best, along with ground flax seed and psyllium. Unlike harsh wheat bran, which can irritate or injure the intestinal tract, Ladies Finger’s mucilage soothes, and Ladies Finger facilitates elimination more comfortably by its slippery characteristic many people abhor. In other words, the incredibly valuable vegetable not only binds excess cholesterol and toxins (in bile acids) which cause numerous health problems, if not evacuated, but also assures their easy passage from the body. The veggie is completely non-toxic, non habit forming (except for many who greatly enjoy eating it), has no adverse side effects, is full of nutrients, and is economically within reach of most.
• Further contributing to the health of the intestinal tract, Ladies Finger fiber (as well as flax and psyllium) has no equal among fibers for feeding the good bacteria (probiotics).
• To retain most of Ladies Finger’s nutrient and self-digesting enzymes!, it should be cooked as little as possible, e.g. with low heat or lightly steam. Some eat it row.
• Ladies Finger’s mucilage not only binds cholesterol but bile acid carrying toxins dumped into it by the filtering liver. But it doesn’t stop there

Thank you, Readers,

JS

p.s: contribution by friend.

Why the name E-Sambar?

Dear Readers,

Everyone is asking (or thinking themselves) about the name e-sambar.
Well, those who know will laugh.


“Sambar” is a very famous and common dish in South Indian (also in Srilanka) made of pigeon pea and Veggies.

“Sambar” is a mix of pea and vegetables (mix of vegatable.infact you can use any kind of vegetable that is available at that time)

Why i choose this name “Sambar”?
Like “Sambar”, my blogs are real mix of all. It is all my experience and happenings in my life. Some articles about spiritual, some about Information Technology, some about dreams etc. I write what I feel of sharing it with others.

Also, people tease others by calling "Sambar" if that guy is slow in response and doing everything but nothing to the perfect.

Ok, fine for the “Sambar”. What about e in the e-Sambar? The sound “E” in our language represents the small house fly. "Sambar" with “E’ in it, it happens since the smell attracts the house fly. Just throw away the E and eat the “Sambar”.

The people who know this, they laugh. Well, laughter is good medicine, if I can make people laugh wouldn’t that be great..

Thank you, Readers
JS

Bandung Visit...Blitz Megaplex @ Paris Van Java, Bandung

Dear Readers,

I made a day trip (business trip) to Bandung. Bandung is capitol of west java and people from bandung are well known for their hospitality and one of the nice place to visit during your stay in Indoneisa. The new toll connecting Jakarta and Bandung makes your travel easier and couple hour of drive will talk you to bandung.

Here are some of my photos taken using my Handphone.

Rest area on the toll road...


Got into heavy rain on the way...


Rice fields..along side..

Stop over for a lunch at "Masakan Padang"..

Falling tower...

Blitz megaplex, Paris Van Java Mall, Bandung box office...

Pool area.. Esclator connecting the ground floor of the Mall and Stair case to the second level of the cinema..

Entrance to the auditorium in the second level..
Indoor cafe area in the First level ...

As usual, the trip was good.

Thank you, Readers.

JS