Do's and don'ts during floods

With the flood situation getting more severe, here are some do's and don'ts as issued by The Star to help those in affected areas.

Do's and don'ts during floods

DO'S

1. Think of safety first during a flood.

2. Take care when walking through shallow water.

3. Turn off electricity and gas supply when evacuating.


DON'TS

1. Don’t try to walk or drive through floodwater.

2. Don’t walk across bridges as they may collapse.

3. Never swim through fast flowing water.

4. Avoid contact with floodwater as it may be contaminated.

Source: The Star

Finding the Right Office Desks

My office is thinking of replacing the current set of office furniture which we have been having for many years now. These days, great emphasis is being placed on getting the right type of furniture such as office desks, chairs and filing cabinets.

Ergonomics is one of the deciding factors when ordering furniture. This is to ensure better safety and health for the employees. The guidelines as issued by DOSH (Department of Safety & Health) help companies order the right type of furniture for its employees.

The furniture stocked by Great Priced Furniture would be what my company needs. Their home office furniture is made of good, high quality durable materials that last and at great prices too.

With such a good range, it's difficult to decide on what to get for our office so our buyer would need to contact their sales representatives to help out. With their expertise and years of experience, they will be able to help our buyer find the perfect furniture for our office.

Use internship to get hired, graduates urged

Our Deputy Prime Minister is encouraging students to get into internships so that it will be easier for them when they graduate as they will have some working knowledge which makes it easier for employers to hire them later on.


SHAH ALAM: Get real. Getting good academic results is not good enough if students want to get suitable jobs after graduation, said Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo.

While they are still in university, they should try to get some hands-on experience by offering to do their practical training or internship in reputable companies, he said.

“We have a lot of graduates with high academic qualifications but very little ‘real world’ experience for the job market.”
More..The Star

Financial Aid for Students in the US (FAFSA)

Students in the US who need financial aid to further their studies can turn to FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for help. You can find FAFSA on the Web.

FAFSA Online, provides you with information and assistance you will need. Get the FAFSA form online today. FAFSA assistance is free. Their comprehensive tutorials and guides will help you along.

Though not required, FAFSA recommends that all college-bound students complete one. I am sure you would want to qualify for the maximum amount of federal financial aid each year, so do complete and submit the form annually.

Folks stranded by floods

It's not the whale this time being stranded but it's people being stranded by floods. I've not seen anything like this occuring in the southern region of Peninsula Malaysia. To be exact, the places hit are Kota Tinggi and Segamat in Johor and they are being cut off by rising waters.

More than people in Johor, Malacca, Negri Sembilan and Pahang have been evacuated. Electriciy substations in Johor have been shut down leaving more than three thousand premises without electricity.

Railway services to the south have been cancelled until further notice and certain areas in Segamat had their water supply cut off after three treatment plants were closed.

More downpours are expected over the next few days, according to the Meteorological Department.

Source: The Star

The Stranded Whale

Remember I posted the story of the stranded whale? I am sorry to have to update you that it did not survive the ordeal and was found dead at almost the same spot where it was trapped earlier. Villagers spotted the whale lying on its side with the waters around the carcass turning dark red as blood began flowing out from the carcass and it was already emitting a foul odour.

Full story here.

Rick Price

Remember the song "Heaven Knows"? Well, the singer who had so many people feeling romantic over that song and probably swooning over him back then will be here in KL for Christmas gigs. Yes, Rick Price will be here in town and he will be at The Ascott and Souled Out.

Check out details here...The Star

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