My dad is better than your dad

This was a reality show in US TV some time ago (the show was only managed to be aired for 1 season though). There are 4 teams in each episode. Each team consists of pair of father and son/daughter. Of course they will need to compete with each other teams. So the kids will brag that his/her dad is better than the others. There's nothing wrong with this. Just that the kids need to be vocal enough, highly confident and at some point give a great expectation to their dads. Well, in each hurdles, they will portrait a teamwork spirit between father and kid, which is crucial in the family institution. And the mother and family members will support from the audience seats. Such a great combination of family unity. What if the team lose? They will forgive each other and continue to support each other. Maybe it's just an act. But you can see the relationship is there. Let's ask this question: how many dad-kid relationship exists in Asia family by means of rebuking and loving each other in public?

The essence of the show is to enhance family unity and not to be ashamed with each other. Just like believers not to be ashamed with their Father.

Non-verbal communication

Some of the non-verbal communication types:
- pictures
- company logos
- gestures and body language
- how long someone keeps a visitor waiting (try this in government office)
- use of space (Why do people put outdated magazines at waiting room? Why there's mirror at lift?)

The last two actually hint us that the organization has tight schedule that they have no choice but to let you wait. While waiting, you can read some materials or tidy up your dress and makeup. Or perhaps they are ego.

The war is over...in another way

Yet another brilliant film by Quentin Tarantino. Kill Bill was good so as this. As a director cum writer, he gets to present the alternative ending of the WWII in Europe. All lead political Nazi are assassinated. That's how the war end from the fictional point of view. Though it may lack of depth, the plot is entertaining. Like his previous works, expect some blood gushing scene (of course this didn't make it through our censorship).

Correcting...

If there's something wrong, what should we do? From ISO9001:2008 point of view, you need to correct the situation. First, you need corrections. Corrections are immediate actions. Some say it containment actions.
Say you have toothache. Your correction will be to extract the tooth (could be painful).

After you have taken the immediate action, so what's next? Don't you think you need to avoid the same thing from happening in future? Therefore, you need to take corrective action. An action which is taken in order to prevent recurrence. Having extracted the tooth earlier, what kind of action you need to take to prevent the next tooth or teethache. You extract all your teeth. No, that's too extreme. Probably a checkup to make sure no more cavity or hole in any teeth. If yes, maybe a filling will do. (Note: This is of course assuming the root cause is due to tooth cavity)

OK, you have ensure all of your teeth are in good condition. What's next? Don't you think you need to take precaution? Therefore, you need to take preventive action. An action taken to eliminate the causes of potential nonconformities in order to prevent their occurrence. In other word, take action to keep your teeth healthy and avoid your teeth from developing any cavity. You can brush your teeth regularly, reduce eating sweet or chocolate or anything which can prevent teeth cavity.

So in any wrong doing or nonconformity, take correction, corrective action and preventive action. You are then on path for ISO certification.

Broadband comparison

Where is our country in this comparison?

More view from Gunung Penanjakan

As sun rose higher, we descended from Gunung Penanjakan view point. While descending, we stopped at lower altitude and had a glimpse of the view.

Huh? What...?

The Lost Symbol

By far, this is the best novel from Dan Brown. Unlike his previous works, there's no big surprise on the plot. The villain is introduced right at the beginning. Again, the story touches about faith, which is good and quite refreshing. Little did I know that Moses sculpture actually has horns. This was due to some translation error. The revelation at the end is somehow sweet. The secret word of the Ancient Mysteries is Laus Deo.

Managed to complete the whole book in 19 hours of audio listening, which spanned within 3 weeks.

Broga Hill Jam-packed

This little hill in Semenyih will be jam-packed on every weekend and public holiday. The view is not quite impressive though. Just some ordinary shots to share when we were there on Diwali day.