The Mastermind

different expressions?

2009-05-21T01:47:00.000-07:00

S+T+R+E+S+S

2009-03-31T23:39:00.001-07:00

Tell me what is stress...

As iron sharpens iron....

2009-03-27T19:39:00.000-07:00

Prov. 27:17 (Good News)

"People learn from one another, just as iron sharpens iron"

I really felt this verse really speaks to me. We never have enough to learn. We can learn from anyone no matter the age, nationality,ethnic group,personality etc.

The bottom line is There is always something to learn from somebody..

Listen When the Holy Spirit is speaking..........

2009-03-19T00:03:00.000-07:00

wa...it has been a long long time since i post something...

Just want to share something about the Holy Spirit. For the past two weeks i have been sharing about the Holy Spirit in my getting started lessons with my cell members and today the real test came...

Working in the world out there is never easy as there are many trials and temptations ahead. Today at work i was so tempted to follow the flesh in making a decision but i couldnt deny the conviction of the Holy Spirit in me. I kept thinking for a reason to make that decision in the flesh but the conviction of the Spirit was too strong to deny. Finally, i decided to make that decision according to what i have been convicted of and i now feel better.

My advice to all, many times we can just choose to ignore the Spirit but when we do that we usually will regret our decision later.

Finally want to leave this post with the title of this post..."Listen When the Holy Spirit is speaking.........."

Cheers

moses

FInally MoshisBck!!!`` DCM``

2008-11-08T19:41:00.000-08:00

Sorry guys been away for ages. The excuse is because of work, time constraint, and my pc went dead..haha so much of excuses but anyway this shall be a post on my workplace Danga City Mall..haha

For now, we have a Rm2 car wash and vacum. So if you have not been washing you car for ages head down to Danga City Mall for it to have a splashed!!

I was a bit free at work today as it is a Sunday so i decided to do this. That's all for now till i have more time...winks***

What Does This Means?

2008-09-19T21:51:00.000-07:00

My fren was traveling in New Zealand and took a picture of this sign..it is really funny so i decided to post it!!

Are guys allowed to do that there?
hahaha.....

Is Football a Dangerous Sport?

2008-09-19T00:04:00.001-07:00

Football is a the most watched sport around the world. People all around the world love to watch football whether male or female because of the excitement, the skills, the good looks and many more. Football stars around the world are paid million and million of dollars just to kick a ball around the pitch. However, it comes with a price as this players are prompt to injuries as long as they are playing professional football.

Most of the worst injuries in football are caused by tackles and challenges by another player. And it is gruesome to see some of this injuries when it happens.

Christiano Ronaldo out for few months for this challenge

Vidic's knee injury

Beckham on the ground

Ronaldo out for ninth months

Eduardo (This is scary...18 PL)

You might say this only will happen to professional footballers or unless you are playing competitive football. That is what i thought until my own brother became injured playing football leisurely.

On Monday, as usual my brother will go play futsal with his kakis. He asked me to go but i decided that this week i do not want to play. So he went alone and at 10 plus in the night we receive a call from his gf saying he has twisted his knee severly while playing futsal.
So as he came back he told us how it happen. He was coming clear infront of the goal after breaking free from the last defender. It is only him and the goalkeeper. But out from nowhere came the last man, tackled my bro fr da back cos him to lose balance and resulting him in stepping on the ball and it twisted his left knee. It resulted in a loud sound..Everyone was stunned!! And my bro was flat on da ground, could not move his left foot. If it was an EPL match that would be a straight red card for dat defender!!

So after seeing the orthopaedic and through the MRI scan it showed that he had thorn his ligament in his left knee. Knee injury is one of the most common injury in football and also one of the most dangerous one. So a little bit about the knee injury

Orthopaedic Surgery

Ligament Injuries to the Knee

What are knee ligaments?

There are four major ligaments in the knee. Ligaments are elastic bands of tissue that connect bones to each other and provide stability and strength to the joint. The four main ligaments in the knee connect the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shin bone), and include the following:

anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) - the ligament, located in the center of the knee, that controls rotation and forward movement of the tibia (shin bone).
posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) - the ligament, located in the center of the knee, that controls backward movement of the tibia (shin bone).
medial collateral ligament (MCL) - the ligament that gives stability to the inner knee.
lateral collateral ligament (LCL) - the ligament that gives stability to the outer knee.

How are cruciate ligaments injured?

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common ligaments to be injured. The ACL is often stretched and/or torn during a sudden twisting motion (when the feet stay planted one way, but the knees turn the other way). Skiing, basketball, and football are sports that have a higher risk of ACL injuries.

The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is also a common ligament to become injured in the knee. However, the PCL injury usually occurs with sudden, direct impact, such as in a car accident or during a football tackle.

What are the symptoms of a cruciate ligament injury?

Often, a cruciate ligament injury does not cause pain. Instead, the person may hear a popping sound as the injury occurs, followed by the leg buckling when trying to stand on it, and swelling. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently.

The symptoms of a cruciate ligament injury may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.

How are collateral ligaments injured?

The medial collateral ligament is injured more often than the lateral collateral ligament. Stretch and tear injuries to the collateral ligaments are usually caused by a blow to the outer side of the knee, such as when playing hockey or football.

What are the symptoms of a collateral ligament injury?

Similar to cruciate ligament injuries, an injury to the collateral ligament causes the knee to pop and buckle, causing pain and swelling.

The symptoms of a collateral ligament injury may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.

How is a knee ligament injury diagnosed?

In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, diagnostic procedures for a knee ligament injury may include the following:

x-ray - a diagnostic test which uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs onto film.
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - a diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of large magnets, radiofrequencies, and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body; can often determine damage or disease in a surrounding ligament or muscle.
computed tomography scan (Also called a CT or CAT scan.) - a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images (often called slices), both horizontally and vertically, of the body. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than general x-rays.
arthroscopy - a minimally-invasive diagnostic and treatment procedure used for conditions of a joint. This procedure uses a small, lighted, optic tube (arthroscope) which is inserted into the joint through a small incision in the joint. Images of the inside of the joint are projected onto a screen; used to evaluate any degenerative and/or arthritic changes in the joint; to detect bone diseases and tumors; to determine the cause of bone pain and inflammation.
radionuclide bone scan - a nuclear imaging technique that uses a very small amount of radioactive material, which is injected into the patient's bloodstream to be detected by a scanner. This test shows blood flow to the bone and cell activity within the bone.

Treatment for knee ligament injuries:

Specific treatment for a knee ligament injury will be determined by your physician based on:

your age, overall health, and medical history
extent of the injury
your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, and therapies
expectation for the course of the injury
your opinion or preference

Treatment may include:

muscle-strengthening exercises
protective knee brace (for use during exercise)
ice pack application (to reduce swelling)
surgery
As for my brother his ACL was totally torn and it requires surgey if he would want to play competively again.

This really cause me to think that even in a leisure game of football anything can happen. I always though those major injuries were only happen during professional games or when competive football is playing. Not anymore, anything can happen in football anytime , anywhere.

This is post is not discourage you from playing football as i love football myself. This serve as a warning to us that you better watch ur back the next time you kick a ball!

24 Years have Passed.....

2008-09-12T01:53:00.000-07:00

Tick Tock Tick Tock, the clock strike 12, and it was 12.09.08!!! For those wondering wad is da big deal about dis day...ya it's my birthday!!!haha...

So i'm 24 now..oh no!! Pas Kong said that the ideal age for marriage is around the age of 21-25(suprising to some of you) that means i have exactly one year left..is there anyone available??? You can reach me at 016-.......... or +65.......,visit my blog...haha(just kidding)..

After waking up n reading all the text messages of birthday wishes from everyone( Thanks guys, you made my day), i decided to head down to Gurney Plaza to just relax and maybe get a book at MPH...oh n ya to visit my favourite place in Penang--THe G Hotel..This is what i like to do, just sit down in G hotel's lobby and enjoy da ambience n environment..(call me weird if you want...i don care)haha...I've always love hotels not mentioning i've work in one before.So for the sake of those of you who have never been to Penang or been there when you were really young, this is some shots of the hotel..

The G Hotel Logo

The Lobby

They call it the G-spot lounge (really)

Their Standard room

So if you are interested to head down to Penang to visit me maybe(LOL) or for any occassion you can try to stay at this hotel. This is a map for you:

I think i should get some credit from da hotel for posting this..some commission you know..haha
Its my birthday, how did i end up talking about hotels?

Anyway, so i went to MPH and guess who i bumped into?Amelia..haha..Then as i was about to head to the hotel, as i was passing the cafes at gurney, i saw a very familiar face sitting at Winter Warmers Coffee House? I look and the person looked bck, then i thinking maybe its my fren but i look away then look bck again n paused!(its a guy not some hot chick) Who can that be??? Oh then i realize it was my long time fren, his name is Pei Wern..i haven seen him for around seven years and i just bumped into him! Thats the problem being in Penang you definitely will bump into someone anytime and anywhere here!!So you better be gd...Haha..
So a bit of story of this guy. We were colleagues in a retail shop in Megamall when i just finished Form 5 while he and his fren were in Form 4. As i sat wif him n chat it brought me bck to memory lane...Those crazy moments we had at the place, how we make fun of the manager and her so called husband, to doing crazy stuff n of cos smtg to rememba there(shh...cannot tell)..haha and ya and almost losing my job( those days bit too playful) there..well it was a memorable 9 months there...phew!Sorry guys no pics for dat...haha

Then it begin to hit me how my life have changed over the years, from high school to pre-u to uni n finally bible school..wow!so much have changed over this 24 years and how God has carried me through to where i am today.If i would write it is gonna take days...This helped me to ponder bck on all that has happen and these are the few of the greatest moments in my life which i will always treasure..

1. Family

My Family (Blessing from God)

2. University Graduation

We made it, God!! After four years...
(looks like that little kid wants to be part of it as well!!haha)

3. SOT Graduation

One of the greatest challenge in life

My SOT classmates and Dev

(This pic s awesome)

4. Church and CG

CHOJB
( I think this is the most recent photo of JB ppl togeher)

N6 UTM Cell
(Cant find any other pic other than this on this pc..nice=/ )

N6 JB Cell

5. Friends

Apui
My mix blooded ang mo Crazy ex-roommate

Ang Ang....haha

My coursemates (Notice anything??spot da odd one out-colour..haha)

And not forgetting my early mentors: Andrew and Faith

Ndru

Faith

And many many others whom i have crossed path with...

I'm grateful to God for all this people and achievement in this 24 years!That is the best birthday gift i guess..=/
And im looking forward for many more years with many new challenges, relationships, career for He make all things new!!(Check earlier post for song)

Happy Birthday Moses!!

2008-09-09T06:53:00.000-07:00

Just felt that the lyrics for this song really speak to me for now. In you oh God i trust You for new things in my life.

You make all things POSSIBLE!

ALL THINGS NEW

True Worshippers

ALIVE, IN YOU WE'RE SO ALIVE
WITH NEW HOPES IN OUR HEARTS
FOR THE FREEDOM THAT YOU GAVE
YEAH, THE FREEDOM IN OUR LIVES
OUR LIVES HAVE BEEN REDEEMED
BY THE BEAUTIFUL BLOOD OF CHRIST
SO NOW WE COME TO YOU
SO NOW WE WORSHIP

YOU MAKE ALL THINGS POSSIBLE
YOU REIGN VICTORIOUS

ALL OUR VOICES SING
ALL CREATION BRING
THEIR ADORATION FOR THE KING
WHO REIGNS IN GLORY
BEHOLD THE ONE WHO'S MAKING ALL THINGS NEW
FOR WE HAVE BEEN REDEEMED
YES, WE HAVE BEEN SET FREE
AND YOU ARE ALL WE NEED
SO NOW OUR LIVES WILL SHINE FOR ALL TO SEE

England won, but they played terrible!

2008-09-07T04:07:00.000-07:00

Last night, England played Andorra and thank God they came out winning 2-o thanks to two goals from Joe Cole in the second half. However, England's performance have dropped over the years and it is really dismaying to see how that play against part timers Andorra who are ranked 186 in the FIFA world rankings..

I think i have lost faith in England as i have been supporting England since i was young. After their failure to qualify for EURO 08 it did dampen my support for the team.Last night they played disappointingly even when they have stars like:

Frank Lampard

Wayne Rooney

John Terry (Captain)

David Beckham

But they always still fail to perform. Even with the inclusion of coach Fabio Capello has not changed things around for England.

Fabio Capello

Or can new stars like Theo Walcott and Joe Cole turn things around for England?

Joe Cole's First goal against Andorra

Joe Cole

Theo Walcott (one of the fastest feet in the game)

England really got to buck up or else they gonna see their dream to reach the World Cup 2010 in South Africa go up in smoke!!!

Will England pull through?

Death Race 2008

2008-09-06T08:58:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, i decided to chill out n catch a movie with my bro and two of my old buddies. So we decided to watch Death Race 2008 and let me tell you this it was really good!
This movie is what i like to watch action packed stunts, car racing, prison etc. I really enjoyed da movie,so maybe you guys should check it out!

Here is the synopsis of the movie and some images...hope you guys would like it as well!

Synopsis:
In 2012, the United States economy collapses and life for everyone is not the same. Once a NASCAR champion, Jensen Ames, (Jason Statham), hits rock bottom and spent several years in prison. His life was improving and changing for the better after meeting and marrying Suzy (Janaya Stephens) and having a baby girl. Then the steel mill closes, and he loses his job. But that was not the worst thing to happen to Jenson that day. Suzy is brutally murdered, and he is framed for her murder. Jenson is sent to Terminal Island, the worst and toughest for-profit prison in the country run by Warden Hennessey (Joan Allen). She has created the country's most popular pay-per-view sport, a kill-or-be-killed car race where the inmates race to win their freedom from prison after 5 wins. Every inmate driver is driving a monster car that they built which is loaded with machine guns, missiles, flamethrowers, napalm, and no rules. Warden Hennessey convinces Jensen to secretly take the place of the late 4-time superstar winner, Frankenstein, and wear his metallic mask in the race. If Jensen wins just one race, he can go home to his baby daughter. To get to the finish line, Jensen must kill his competition before they kill him.

Why Do People Blog?

2008-09-05T22:31:00.000-07:00

I decided to start blog writing after reading blogs from friends to politician. Then, this question came to my mind?Why do people blog?What is the big deal about it?Why do they want to publish their thoughts for the world to see?

For me i wanted to get into this world of blogging to understand the reason why people blog

Based on a survey that was done:

Of those that do earn some money blogging the breakdown of earnings into different earning ranges was as follows:

For those of you interested in the percentages - here’s a pie chart.

Keep in mind that these figures are just for those who earn something from blogging (and don’t include the 28% who don’t).

49% earned under $100
23% earned over $1000
16% earned over $2500
9% earned over $15000

Or does this picture say it all?

So with the blogging era, do human need not communicate personally with one another anymore?

Or is it a hobby for some of us?

So if you are a blogger, you tell me why you blog cos the mastermind wants to know..