When the moon grows, it waxes. When it declines, it wanes. Waxing is a good thing. We use it in expressions like, “He waxed eloquently“ or “She waxed lyrical.” But what about someone who “waxes on and on” – not so good. Waxing is a good thing IF it doesn’t go on too long. At […] The post Wax on… Wax off the seesaw appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership.
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The Finance Ministry has responded to the recent report by the South African Council of Churches. Minister Malusi Gigaba has indicated that he’s noted the report by The State Capacity Research Project, commissioned by the South African Council of …
Zaidah hadiahkan suaminya EVO 6. FOTO ihsan Zaidah
“BUKAN niat saya mahu menunjuk atau riak, tetapi hadiah kereta Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI (EVO 6) berkenaan hanya kejutan buat suami sempena ulang tahun perkahwinan kami ke-17 hari ini (semalam).
“Saya hanya berkongsi rakaman detik indah itu berikutan melihat reaksi terkejut suami yang begitu teringin memiliki kereta berkenaan.”
Itu reaksi Zaidah Mohd Ishak, 40-an, wanita yang menghadiahkan kereta Evo 6 kepada suaminya, Yohan Biantoro, 40-an yang menjadi tular di laman sosial.
Zaidah berkata, video itu dimuat naik di Facebook miliknya pada 22 Mei lalu selepas meraikan ulang tahun perkahwinan mereka yang diawalkan tarikhnya demi memberi kejutan buat suami.
“Sebenarnya saya dan suami memang ‘kaki lumba’ di litar di Sepang. Kami mempunyai empat kereta lumba dan kebetulan menyertai kumpulan yang berkongsi hobi sama.
“Satu hari, suami memberitahu rakannya mahu menjual Evo 6 berwarna kuning dan dia begitu teringin membelinya berikutan kereta itu tiada lagi dalam pasaran. Saya hanya mendiamkan diri sebelum merancang sesuatu,”katanya ketika dihubungi Harian Metro di sini, semalam.
Menurutnya, dia kemudian merancang membeli kereta itu dengan rakan suami dengan harga tunai tanpa pengetahuan suami.
“Saya berpakat dengan rakan suami, jika Yohan menghubungi untuk bertanya mengenai kereta berkenaan, beritahu dia kereta sudah dijual kepada seseorang.
“Tiba-tiba satu hari suami menceritakan kekecewaan kereta berkenaan sudah dibeli orang tanpa mengetahui saya adalah pembelinya,”katanya yang juga kontraktor.
Katanya, dia bersama rakan suami kemudian mengaturkan rancangan Isnin lalu di sebuah restoran di Shah Alam, Selangor dengan membawakan kereta Evo 6 itu.
“Suami pada mulanya seperti bingung dan tidak mengesyaki apa-apa ketika melihat kereta Evo 6 kuning berkenaan memasuki tempat letak kereta berdekatan meja kami makan.
“Saya kemudian membawa kertas tertulis ‘Happy Anniversary’ (Selamat Ulangtahun) dan memberitahu kereta berkenaan memang untuk dia sebagai hadiah ulang tahun perkahwinan kami,” katanya.
Zaidah berkata, suaminya tidak putus-putus mengucapkan terima kasih dan sangat gembira dengan hadiah kereta itu yang memang menjadi idamannya.
“Saya hanya mahu menegaskan kepada netizen, video itu bukan untuk menunjuk atau riak, tetapi hanya bukti kasih sayang saya terhadap suami,” katanya. – Metro
Venues that attract crowds, such as large sports events and concerts are reviewing their security measures, both inside and out, to prevent an attack such as the suicide bombing after an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, that killed at least 22 people.
Most venues have strict rules about bags, backpacks and coolers. Some check items thoroughly before allowing them inside an arena and others do not permit them at all. Venues also employ security detail to check those attending events as well as plainclothes detail to monitor the crowd. In the Unites States, the Department of Homeland Security warned that the U.S. public may experience increased security at public events.
Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld Expo, where Ariana Grande is scheduled to hold a concert in September, said it plans to improve security at all concerts and events. Besides baggage inspection, there will also be metal detectors and search dogs, it said in a statement.
According to the South China Morning Post, the Hong Kong venue said it will begin using metal detectors to screen for potential threats, in addition to its usual backpack and baggage inspections. It also said it would consider using search dogs for any suspicious items or requiring visitors to wear security straps to track them while in the venue.
One mega event, the annual Indianapolis 500 over Memorial Day weekend, took to heart the task of keeping attendees safe. Adding to security planning measures for more than 300,000 attendees was the safety of Vice President Mike Pence, who was expected to attend—and arrived on Sunday morning. Indy 500 crowd, May 26, 2017. Photo by Dana Garrett
The Indy 500 is regarded as the world’s largest single day sporting event. Only venues on par with the Super Bowl and the Democratic and Republican conventions are given higher security ratings. Local, state and federal agencies contributed to security efforts at the Indy 500, including sniffer dogs, license plate recognition equipment and multiple security checkpoints to enforce restrictions.
There are those who believe, however, that even with enhanced measures, terrorist acts cannot be completely anticipated or stopped.
“Whatever is done—and in this case it’s British intelligence which is considered among the best in the world—it won’t prevent such incidents happening,” Jean-Charles Brisard, president of the Centre for the Analysis of Terrorism told Reuters. “You can bring back the perimeter, add security gates and as many controls as you want, but that will not change the fact that a determined individual will carry out his act if he is not caught before.”
A 101-year-old D-Day veteran has become the oldest person in the world to skydive. Bryson William Verdun Hayes completed a tandem skydive from 15,000 feet (4,500 meters) with members of his extended family …
WASHINGTON (AP) — Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said Monday that the Trump administration’s infrastructure plan will be out in a few weeks and will call for $200 billion in taxpayer money to generate $1 trillion in private investment.
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