Deforestation....

1 - Imagine you are part of a big orchard with lot of trees around. How do you feel being cut?

Being with lots of friends around will always makes me happy. Having said that, of course I would be very sad and dissappointed to see my community including me being cut for whatever purpose it is. Besides that, I would be angry for the injustice that occurs to us in the name of development cannot be tolerated. People are always thinking of themselves to gain lots of money and other benefits without having a thought on what will happen to the entire biodiversity of this lovely planet earth.

2 - What will happen to all the animals which were taking shelter on you?

Deforestation is a calamity towards all the flora and fauna. In our hot and humid climate, there are many animals and species of plants living and survive in the forest. If the trees being cut, all of this especially the animals will face extinction as there are no food resources anymore. If the trees are still there, animals are taking shelter on it and finding food in its vast varieties of plants. Without it they have no place to hide, play around, and even a sources of food.

3 - What would be the surroundings like after you are cut?

The surrounding would be very dry as in the words of Malay idioms, "padang jarak padang tekukur." The forest are no longer has the capacity to support its biodiversity and be the natural place of water reservoir. This may lead to other serious problems such as soil erosion and climate change.

4 - What chenge will take place in the environment after you are cut?

The environment will be affected by the global warming. Carbon dioxide emission will increase and this contribute to the greenhouse effect. Eventhought it is so, people will start to develop the place, filled it with many projects such us to build business area and housing area. But, the air will be polluted and not as fresh as before.

5 - Message you would like to give to people who are cutting down trees.

For this type of people, the always thinking of themselves and not of others. They have to bear in mind that this mother nature is created for many living things to stay in it. The different in needs of all this living things must be taken care of. We have to appreciate and care for them whole heartedly because this world will be inherited by our children after we died.

Reference; Wikipedia, National Geographic & Guardian. 

Ella Enchanted - Movie Trailer

movie review

Ella the enchanted

The story started when Ella was born and her mother invited all the fairies to their house to bless her with all the gift, however her mother did not invited one fairy which always screw-up by giving unpleasant gift. The nightmare became real when she found Ella and gave her gift of obedient. 

The gift had changed her life a lot, she became uncontrollable every action made by her was forced by other people command. She will do whatever people ask her to do.  Her evil step sisters making her life more difficult.

 Everything started to change when she met her prince charming.

Prince Charmont will be crowned as king without knowing that his uncle had killed his father for the throne and will do the same to him on the coronation day. Together Prince Charmont and Ella had stopped the chaotic issues within their life, he was crowned as king and Ella was free from the curse and live happily ever after.

malaysian festival and celebration..

New Year's Day National Public Holiday, New Year's Eve is usually celebrated by the  urban community throughout Malaysia with lively parties to usher in the New Year. Sporting events, competitions, exhibitions  and cultural performances by Malaysian multi-ethnic groups are held in various states. Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Hari Raya Puasa (or Hari Raya Aidil Fitri) falls on the first day  of the Muslim month of Syawal and is a joyous occasions fo r all Muslims. It marks the successful observance of fasting throughout  the month of Ramadhan - the tenth month of the Muslim calendar.  The celebration is determined by sighting of the new moon.  After morning prayers at the mosque followed by visits to  the graves of family members to pay respects.  Open house or invitation for relatives and friends  to come to their house is practiced.Plenty of  traditional Malay delicacies are served during this festive season. All mosques, homes, government and commercial  buildings are decorated and brightly lit to mark the significant day.  The celebrations last a month and although the  first three days are celebrated on a grander scale,  many Muslims have 'open houses' throughout the month to accommodate friends. HARI RAYA AIDIL ADHA HARI RAYA AIDIL ADHA( or HARI RAYA QURBAN )  is famous in MALAYSIA especially at KELANTAN... Do you know it? ‘Eidul Adha is from arabic word. The meaning of this word is striving or struggling in  doing Ibadah.....As a muslim,I would like to share  with you some informations in our religion especially  about HARI RAYA AIDIL ADHA...Do you want  to know,Insya ALLAH I’ll tell you.. Through my reasearh, I have learnt many informations. .For instance,in my village,the celebration of Hari Raya  Qurban is so great! The environment at Kelantan is  very different during the celebration. That’s why  I could not  forget the celebration of the year in Kelantan. Thaipusam Celebrated throughout Malaysia by Hindus on the  tenth month of the Hindu calendar.  Thaipusam is a day for penance and  atonement among the Hindu community. Thaipusam  an extraordinary festival, is a time for Hindu  devotees to fulfil a vow they have made to the  Lord Muruga, also known as Lord Subramaniam.  The displays of devotion are varied, but the most  devout prepare themselves for weeks, purifying  themselves by fasting and celibacy. In a state  of religious ecstasy thousands of devotees  carrying body piercing kavadis -  a frame decorated with colored papers , tinsels, fresh flowers, and fruits as a form of penance , makes this a once in lifetime experience. They move  through the town up the hill to the  Batu Caves with the kadavis tearing at their flesh,   but without appearing to feel any pain.  Kuala Lumpur is probably the best place to  enjoy this colourful and fascinating festival as this is where Lord Muruga's jeweled chariot is  led through the streets of the city, culminating at the Batu Caves in Selangor. Chinese New Year Celebrated over a periods of 15 days,  beginning from the first day of the Chinese Lunar Calendar,  this is the most important annual festival for the  Chinese community. Legend has it, Buddha invited  all animals to his kingdom but only 12 attended.  With that, Buddha dedicated a year to each animal.  Each year is named after one of the 12 animals  according to the Chinese Zodiac.  Chinese New Year is celebrated with abundance of delicacies ,  family gatherings, & the lighting of fire crackers at midnight.   Ang Pows or red packets of money are given to the  young and unmarried while the symbol of prosperity , the mandarin orange, is liberally consumed.  It is the time when offerings are made to  appease the spirits and gods. Houses are cleaned and  decorated to prepare for the big day.  New clothes are bought and worn.   The colour red is vividly displayed in many  homes for 'prosperity' and 'luck'.  The traditional dragon and lion dances herald in  the new year, amidst banging gongs and drums.  Penang is the place to celebrate the Chinese New Year.  Wesak Day Celebrated around May by Buddhists which marks  three momentous events in Buddha's life - his birthday,  enlightenment, and achievement of Nirvana.  As the most important figure in Buddhism his life is celebrated and revered.  The celebration begins at dawn when devotees  gathering at the temples to meditate on the  Eight Precepts. The 'Bathing the Buddha'ceremony  is often part of Wesak celebrations.  Water is poured over the shoulders of the Buddha and   serves as a reminder to purify the mind from evil.  Donations, giving food to the needy, offerings of incense,  joss sticks releasing of pigeons, ordination of  monks and the offering of flowers normally  takes place in temples. Chanting and praying are an  important part of the Wesak celebration.    At night, processions of floats parade the streets,  with devotees carrying candles. Tadau Kaamatan (Harvest Festivals) The indigenous tribes of the Kadazan, Dusun and Murut  of Sabah celebrate their harvest festival in May.   Grateful thanks are offered to the spirit of  the paddy, called Bambaazon / Bambarayon,  by the Kadazan Dusun. A dance is performed by  a high priestess, or Boohizan, to search for the  Bambarayon.  Once found, a good harvest  can be expected Agricultural shows, exhibitions,   cultural programs, buffalo races, and other traditional  games are held. There is much merrymaking  and feasting with Tapai (rice wine) flowing freely  throughout the festivities. A Unduk Ngadau  ( Harvest Festival Queen ) pageant is held to seek the fairest maiden, honouring a sacrifice  made by a maiden in legendary times. Gawai Dayak Gawai Dayak, a festive celebrated in Sarawak on  1st June every year is both a religious and social   occasion. It is a thanksgiving day marking  good harvest and a time to plan for the new  farming season or activities ahead for the Dayaks,  which generally refers to the Iban, Bidayuh and the  Orang Ulu communities in Sarawak.   Their homes are cleaned and the graves  of ancestors are tended to. Gawai is an occasion  for parties, fun and games, processions and open housesï The  Ibans working outside their village returned  to the village for the celebration .Celebrations begin with a reunion dinner for the entire family.   Here, the youngest member of the family  will offer the parents a plate of specially prepared food.  There is singing, dancing and considerable  drinking of tuak or rice wine in the local longhouses.  Livestock is also sacrificed to ensure a good harvest the following season. Hungry Ghost Festival Celebrated on the 15`th day of the seventh lunar month  by Buddhists and Taoist, it is  believed according to Chinese tradition  that the gates of hell are opened to free the hungry  ghosts who then wander to seek food on Earth.  Some even think that the ghosts would seek revenge  on those who had wronged them in their lives.  The reason why the Chinese celebrate this festival is  to remember their dead family members and pay tribute  to them. They also feel that offering food to the  deceased appeases them and wards off bad luck.  Sacrificial offerings are made by burning fake  money notes, which are also known as hell money  and even paper television or radio sets.  Some families also burn paper houses & cars  to give to their dead relatives. The Chinese feel that these  offerings reach the ghosts and help them live  comfortably in their world. Religious ceremonies are also held at temples  Lantern & Mooncake Festival Although its origins were founded in times of war  in China where it celebrates the overthrow  of the Mongols during the end of the  Yuan Dynasty (120G- 1341 AD) in China. ,  the lantern and 'Mooncake Festival' or 'Tang Lung'  has come more to symbolise a quiet celebration of peace  and shared prosperity.  Legend has indicated  that the secret about a plot against the Mongolians  was hidden inside the mooncake and the  mooncake was distributed widely. Lanterns  were used at night as signals from higher grounds  and hilltop.Today Malaysians of all walks of life  celebrates this festival with colorful lantern  hanging on the house & enjoying the highly  delectable variety of mooncakes available.  These cakes are rich, round pastries filled with a mixture  of sweet red bean paste, lotus nut paste, or salted egg yolk.  Mooncakes are available throughout the country for about a  month while lantern processions and competition are  held around in some neighbourhoods. Deepavali Commonly known to Hindus as the Festival of Lights,  Deepavali is celebrated during the  7th month of the Hindu calendar. Deepavali  celebrates the triumph of good over evil,  when Lord Krishna defeated Narkansura.   Oil baths are taken in the morning, before  donning new clothes and paying a visit to the temple.   Homes are lit with oil lamps, called vikku, signifying victory over darkness.   This is believed to invite Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth who will not enter an  unlit house. As with all open houses in Malaysia,  friends join in the celebrations by visiting the homes of  Hindu friends and relatives to extend good wishes and to  partake in the feasting and jollity. Christmas Witness the Portuguese Settlement transformed into a  spectacle of brilliant lights with beautiful decorated Christmas  Trees in every house and the sweet sounds of  carolling in the air. Midnight services are held in churches,  to celebrate to birth of Christ. Christians in Malaysia  celebrates by decorating Christmas trees,  attending church services and carolling.  Open Houses' are also held on Christmas Day,  during which guests are treated to food and drinks.  Exchange of gifts are popular. Roast turkey is  a common and traditional dish.

crayfish

General Information

Crayfish, also called crawfish or crawdad, are closely related to the lobster. More than half of the more than 500 species occur in North America, particularly Kentucky (Mammoth Cave) and Louisiana in the Mississippi basin. Crayfish also live in Europe, New Zealand, East Asia and throughout the world, including the Tristan da Cunha Islands. Nearly all live in freshwater, although a few survive in salt water. Crayfish are characterised by a joined head and thorax, or midsection, and a segmented body, which is sandy yellow, green, or dark brown in colour. The head has a sharp snout, and the eyes are on movable stalks. Crayfish are usually about 7.5 cm (3 inches) long.

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Crayfish Appearance

The crayfish is typical of most shrimplike crustaceans and is characterised by a joined head and thorax, or midsection, and a segmented body, which is sandy yellow, green, white, pink or dark brown in colour.

Crayfish are usually about 7.5 cm (3 inches) long. Among the smallest is the 2.5-centimetre-long Cambarellus diminutus of the south-eastern United States. Among the largest is Astacopsis gouldi of Tasmania; its length may reach 40 cm and its weight about 3.5 kg (8 pounds).

The head has two pairs of sensory antennae and a pair of eyes on movable stalks. The appendages, or pereiopods, of the thorax include four pairs of walking legs which, as well as walking, are to probe cracks and crevices between rocks looking for food. Crayfish also own one pair of clawbearing chelipeds, which it extends in front of its body while moving. These strong pinchers are specialised for cutting, capturing food, attack, and defence. A pinch can hurt! The crayfish also has several pairs of specialised food handling "legs," bailers to cycle water over the gills, and five pairs of swimmerets which are under the abdomen. All of these "legs" can be regenerated if broken off.

Crayfish have a hard outside skeleton. This jointed exoskeleton provides protection and allows movement, but limits growth. As a result, the crayfish regularly gets too big for its skeleton, sheds it, and grows a new larger one. This is called molting. and occurs six to ten times during the first year of rapid growth, but less often during the second year. For a few days following each molt, crayfish have soft exoskeletons and are more vulnerable to predators.

crab

Crabs are strange creatures. We love to eat them, and at the same time there are parts of the world where they are worshipped. What are these enigmatic creatures of the sea actually? Here are some crab facts that will make you better-informed about them.

crabs fact

• Crabs actually have ten appendages (legs). Therefore they are known as decapods (deca = ten, poda = leg). Out of these, the first pair of appendages are modified into claws, which are biologically known as chelae.
• Crabs are crustaceans. Crustaceans are creatures that do not have an endoskeleton like most animals have, but they have an exoskeleton. The exoskeleton of the crab is like a shield on its body, known as a carapace.
• Crabs are also arthropods. The Phylum Arthropoda includes animals that have segmented appendages, among other features. Even insects like the cockroach, butterfly, housefly, mosquito, spider, etc. belong to this phylum.
• In crabs, the thorax and the abdomen are not separate as it is the case in most creatures of the world. The thorax and the abdomen are joined together in crabs, which is termed as cephalothorax. But there are crabs in which this fusion does not take place. For example, the species known as Raninoida.
• Male and female crabs can be identified externally. You have to look at their abdomens. The male crabs have narrow abdomens, while the female crabs have broader abdomens.
• The sizes of crabs can range from a small marble to that of several meters. The smallest known crab is the Pea Crab, named for its size; while the largest crab is the famous Japanese Spider Crab that has a walking leg span of as many as 3 to 4 m, and can go out to 8 m when outstretched.

frog

There are nearly 4,000 types of frogs, including toads, which are in the frog family, in almost every part of the world. The only place that there are no frogs and have never been any types of frogs is Antarctica because it is too cold all year long. There are about 80 types of frogs in the United States. Most of the different types of frogs can be found in the tropics because it a warm and wet environment.

The different types of frogs can be told apart in many different ways. The biggest difference is between frogs and toads in North America. Frogs are skinnier than toads and their skin is smooth and looks slimy. Toads have wider bodies and their skin is drier and rough and warty. In some tropical places the toads look very much like frogs, though, so you can’t always tell them apart this way. Frogs aren’t all green. Some types of frogs are yellow, brown, orange, red, black, or a combination of these colors. Some frogs even change colors. The patterns on each type of frog are different, too. Some frogs have no patterns at all and are just a solid color and others have very cool markings on them. 

The different frog types can sometimes be told apart by the calls that they make. No, they won’t call you on the phone if you give them your number, but they do call out for different reasons, and each type of frog has a different type of call. Only male frogs make calls, females do not. Some frogs have a croak that you are used to hearing about, but some types of frogs bark like a dog and some chirp like a bird. Some types of frogs whistle and some groan. There are lots of different sounds that frogs make when they call, but only a few reasons that they will call out.  Male frogs will call out to the female frogs to let them know that they are ready to mate and so the female frogs can find them. Frogs will call out to other frogs to let them know that the area they are sitting in belongs to them and to keep other frogs away.

 Frogs will also call out to warn away other animals, especially the ones that will eat them. Different types of frogs will have different skeletons and different teeth formations. These things help to give the frogs their different shapes and looks. Some frogs have different skeletons and teeth but look very similar on the outside so they are hard to tell apart, and unless you are a frogologist (which is actually called a herpetologist) you probably won’t get close enough to study the teeth or bones of a frog