Few days to go to the 2011, yet 2010 is leaving us filled with many exciting happenings. Usually at this point it is the time of the year to review what you have done in comparison to what you have planned to do and again usually achieving 25% of that list would make you static that you actually did something about it.
Now the new list carries the left over or perhaps after review they get demonished and cancelled off completely.
One year is just a short time to plan anything properly anything significant at least. I would always think of three years as a good duration for any solid plan. Ideally reviewed very year and followed up every quarter.
All that sounds so cooperate, yet again aren't we living based on the cooperation of life? Our life.
The whole concept of being systematic and structural of your life verses living care free with no planning has been going on for a while now and shall continue until a never end. Ultimately, it falls back on each individuals personality and what is best fit for them to progress with their lives..
So a new year to come, an old one passing through... so exciting...
Monday, December 20, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
To increase awareness and Road Safety in Oman #1
There are probably many research papers and intensive studies put into this topic, however the question is "What can we do to increase safe driving, hence reduce accidents in Oman?".
I had a discussion today with few colleagues about it, after knowing about a recent accident that split a car into two...
One of them mentioned that pictures of accidents should be displayed as a reminder and part of the awareness campaign, well this has been happening already for few years now and it seems, either that they are not affective or the campaign should be restructured.
Either way, I doubt that looking at the pictures is good enough convince the majority, create a shock and stop people from breaking the rules and from driving recklessly.
Perhaps a potential idea that could have a great success, is for Royal Oman Police (ROP) to go public in their website and in newspapers with a list of individuals that have made any traffic offense or violation, from speeding to running traffic lights and also causing an accident.
This list should include the person's name and the violation that they made.
Now the logistics behind getting this into reality won't be a walk in the park, yet I believe that engaging the public and exposing those violators (which I could be one of them as well), would be able to at increase awareness and drive people to avoid getting violated!
Of course proper regulations have to be in place to govern this list and how names get added to it or get exempted from getting listed.
On another note, does the Omani law prevent listing names publicly in such capacity? Perhaps that will require some investigation to clarify...
I like this topic, will probably post again with another potential idea...
I had a discussion today with few colleagues about it, after knowing about a recent accident that split a car into two...
One of them mentioned that pictures of accidents should be displayed as a reminder and part of the awareness campaign, well this has been happening already for few years now and it seems, either that they are not affective or the campaign should be restructured.
Either way, I doubt that looking at the pictures is good enough convince the majority, create a shock and stop people from breaking the rules and from driving recklessly.
Perhaps a potential idea that could have a great success, is for Royal Oman Police (ROP) to go public in their website and in newspapers with a list of individuals that have made any traffic offense or violation, from speeding to running traffic lights and also causing an accident.
This list should include the person's name and the violation that they made.
Now the logistics behind getting this into reality won't be a walk in the park, yet I believe that engaging the public and exposing those violators (which I could be one of them as well), would be able to at increase awareness and drive people to avoid getting violated!
Of course proper regulations have to be in place to govern this list and how names get added to it or get exempted from getting listed.
On another note, does the Omani law prevent listing names publicly in such capacity? Perhaps that will require some investigation to clarify...
I like this topic, will probably post again with another potential idea...
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
You Are 68% Open Minded
You are a very open minded person, but you're also well grounded.
Tolerant and flexible, you appreciate most lifestyles and viewpoints.
But you also know where you stand firm, and you can draw that line.
You're open to considering every possibility - but in the end, you stand true to yourself.
How Open Minded Are You?
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Alright, that isn't too bad is it now...
Tolerant and flexible, you appreciate most lifestyles and viewpoints.
But you also know where you stand firm, and you can draw that line.
You're open to considering every possibility - but in the end, you stand true to yourself.
How Open Minded Are You?
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Alright, that isn't too bad is it now...
You are Extroverted, Conscientious, Agreeable and Open
Extroversion:
You have medium extroversion.
You're not the life of the party, but you do show up for the party.
Sometimes you are full of energy and open to new social experiences.
But you also need to hibernate and enjoy your "down time".
Conscientiousness:
You have medium conscientiousness.
You're generally good at balancing work and play.
When you need to buckle down, you can usually get tasks done.
But you've been known to goof off when you know you can get away with it.
Agreeableness:
You have high agreeableness.
You are easy to get along with, and you value harmony highly.
Helpful and generous, you are willing to compromise with almost anyone.
You give people the benefit of the doubt and don't mind giving someone a second chance.
Neuroticism:
You have low neuroticism.
You are very emotionally stable and mentally together.
Only the greatest setbacks upset you, and you bounce back quickly.
Overall, you are typically calm and relaxed - making others feel secure.
Openness to experience:
Your openness to new experiences is high.
In life, you tend to be an early adopter of all new things and ideas.
You'll try almost anything interesting, and you're constantly pushing your own limits.
A great admirer of art and beauty, you can find the positive side of almost anything.
The Five Factor Personality Test
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Ok, cool!
You have medium extroversion.
You're not the life of the party, but you do show up for the party.
Sometimes you are full of energy and open to new social experiences.
But you also need to hibernate and enjoy your "down time".
Conscientiousness:
You have medium conscientiousness.
You're generally good at balancing work and play.
When you need to buckle down, you can usually get tasks done.
But you've been known to goof off when you know you can get away with it.
Agreeableness:
You have high agreeableness.
You are easy to get along with, and you value harmony highly.
Helpful and generous, you are willing to compromise with almost anyone.
You give people the benefit of the doubt and don't mind giving someone a second chance.
Neuroticism:
You have low neuroticism.
You are very emotionally stable and mentally together.
Only the greatest setbacks upset you, and you bounce back quickly.
Overall, you are typically calm and relaxed - making others feel secure.
Openness to experience:
Your openness to new experiences is high.
In life, you tend to be an early adopter of all new things and ideas.
You'll try almost anything interesting, and you're constantly pushing your own limits.
A great admirer of art and beauty, you can find the positive side of almost anything.
The Five Factor Personality Test
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Ok, cool!
You Act Like You Are 30 Years Old
You are a thirty-something at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more!
You're responsible, wise, and have enough experience to understand a lot of the world.
You're at the point in your life where you understand yourself pretty well.
You are figuring out what you want... and how to get it!
What Age Do You Act?
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Interesting, so as they say, I act my own age...
You're responsible, wise, and have enough experience to understand a lot of the world.
You're at the point in your life where you understand yourself pretty well.
You are figuring out what you want... and how to get it!
What Age Do You Act?
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Interesting, so as they say, I act my own age...
You Are 40% Weird
Normal enough to know that you're weird...
But too damn weird to do anything about it!
How Weird Are You?
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hmm, I thought I would score higher!
But too damn weird to do anything about it!
How Weird Are You?
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hmm, I thought I would score higher!
You Are a Pundit Blogger!
Your blog is smart, insightful, and always a quality read.
You're up on the latest news, and you have an interesting spin on things.
Of all the blogging types, you put the most thought and effort into your blog.
Truly appreciated by many, surpassed by only a few.
What Kind of Blogger Are You?
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Right... hence the traffic I get!
You're up on the latest news, and you have an interesting spin on things.
Of all the blogging types, you put the most thought and effort into your blog.
Truly appreciated by many, surpassed by only a few.
What Kind of Blogger Are You?
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Right... hence the traffic I get!
Your Hidden Talent is Your Rebellion
You have the natural talent of rocking the boat, thwarting the system.
And while this may not seem big, it can be.
It's people like you who serve as the catalysts to major cultural changes.
You're just a bit behind the scenes, so no one really notices.
What's Your Hidden Talent?
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hmm, interesting yet why would they call it a talent?
And while this may not seem big, it can be.
It's people like you who serve as the catalysts to major cultural changes.
You're just a bit behind the scenes, so no one really notices.
What's Your Hidden Talent?
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hmm, interesting yet why would they call it a talent?
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Which Android Mobile...
I am highly considering to go for one of the new mobiles that run an Android OS. So far these are the options:
1. HTC GOOGLE NEXUS ONE
3. HTC INCREDIBLE
4. HTC DESIRE
5. SONY ERICSSON XPERIA X10
6. MOTOROLA SHADOW
Or forget about Android and go for iPhone 3G S
7. APPLE IPHONE 3GS
... Will be going through further analysis in the coming days to months to make my final call.
1. HTC GOOGLE NEXUS ONE
3. HTC INCREDIBLE
4. HTC DESIRE
Or forget about Android and go for iPhone 3G S
7. APPLE IPHONE 3GS
Saturday, April 03, 2010
Region's first CGI Sci-Fi - Levity: Xero Error Minus1
region's first computer generated science-fiction movie Levity: Xero Error Minus1
The short eight-minute film was put together by a team of ten along with additional support staff over the course of 6 months, and will now have its regional premiere at the Gulf Film Festival in Dubai next week. Plans are also in place for an international premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
Levity, which cost AED 135,000 to produce, is part of a series of computer generation films under the Xero Error franchise that was conceptualised in late 2007, with each film focusing on events in history witnessed by the time-travelling cyborg hero XE7. What sets this concept apart from the usual Hollywood sci-fi fare with cyborgs and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is that Xero Error talks about a future when AI is superseded by Natural Intelligence (NI).
Director: Ashraf Ghori
Production: Xpanse CGI (website)
Movie's Site
Now this is interesting! Looking forward to watching it, and hope for it a smashing hit!
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
30 Seconds to Mars - A Modern Myth
Artist: 30 Seconds to Mars
Song Title: A Modern Myth
Year: 2007
Lyrics:
Song Title: A Modern Myth
Year: 2007
Lyrics:
Did we create a modern myth
Did we imagine half of it
What happened then, a thought for now
Save yourself
Save yourself
The secret is out
The secret is out
To buy the truth
And sell a lie
The last mistake before you die
So don't forget to breathe tonight
Tonight's the last so say good-bye
The secret is out [x4]
Good-bye [x17]
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That is it! Very little words and s short track, yet I find this song very strong and has a hunting feel to it. I truly love it! Now what is even more beautiful of it, is the repetition at the end of "Good-bye" it is said 17 times, though I can feel that each time it has a unique song, meaning and feel.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Social Media in GCC - Study
This is a simple yet interesting survey about the region, it targeting to identify the level of participation in the region in social media on the internet.
I am looking forward to the analysis and report expect from this survey.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Procrastination Syndrome - Episode 02
It all comes down to the basics.
What is the trigger?
How is it triggered?
When is it least and mostly triggered?
Answering those questions, can lead to the actual reason why procrastination happens.
The journey is quite interesting. And to actually make it successful, that would be the best outcome.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Procrastination Syndrome - Episode 01
Usually I tend to write my thoughts, with minimal reliance to quote or highlighting of other sources, however knowing, and observing how common procrasination has become; I just couldn't resist doing yet, another research about the topic and find out more information about it.
It's actually getting quite boring... procrastination that is, with at least over a decade of experience in the field I can finally say those words...
Perhaps its the dawn of a new era into the industrious era, where things happen there, when and how it's planned to happen.
So far industrious is the only reaonsable word, I have found that could be consider as an antonym to procrastination. Therefore, it's the definition to be instead...
After going through most of the readings below, I will be using this blog as one mean of commitment to keep updated on how closer I am in becoming an industerious person...
I might share my plans, activities and even success or failure stories...
Yet another experiemental post...
Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on the topic? Are you one of us? If yes, what are you doing about it? If no, what are you doing differently?
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Quotes and meanings:
"The procrastinator is...someone who knows what (s)he wants to do, in some sense can do it, is trying to do it-yet doesn't do it."(Alston 1977 as cited by Silver & Sabini 1981)
It means in latin "forward to tomorrow".
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Definitions:
Procrastinate: To put off till another day or time; defer; delay.
Industrious: working energetically and devotedly; hard-working; diligent:an industrious person.
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Interesting readings:
- Procrastination: Habit or Disorder? : A study by a student, quite insightful.
- The Procrastination Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment : An article from a professional prospective, yet again very interesting and insightful.
- Etiology - The causes of procrastination : A theortical article that is worth reading.
- Procrastination can become a harmful disorder : An article by a pediatrician, which highlights how it can be a learnt habit from childhood.
- A formula for procrastination : (Utility = E x V / (Gamma) x D), now this was an interesting finding, a mathimatical forumla about procrastination! Another interesting read.
- Procrastination : A handout targetting students, which outlines, describes and suggests. Nevertheless, anyone can relate to it.
- The Tomorrow Trap: Unlocking the Secrets of the Procrastination-Protection Syndrome : A book that speaks to you practically and can easily be related to. I yet plan to read it, once I can get a hold of it.
It's actually getting quite boring... procrastination that is, with at least over a decade of experience in the field I can finally say those words...
Perhaps its the dawn of a new era into the industrious era, where things happen there, when and how it's planned to happen.
So far industrious is the only reaonsable word, I have found that could be consider as an antonym to procrastination. Therefore, it's the definition to be instead...
After going through most of the readings below, I will be using this blog as one mean of commitment to keep updated on how closer I am in becoming an industerious person...
I might share my plans, activities and even success or failure stories...
Yet another experiemental post...
Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on the topic? Are you one of us? If yes, what are you doing about it? If no, what are you doing differently?
--------------
Quotes and meanings:
"The procrastinator is...someone who knows what (s)he wants to do, in some sense can do it, is trying to do it-yet doesn't do it."(Alston 1977 as cited by Silver & Sabini 1981)
It means in latin "forward to tomorrow".
---------------
Definitions:
Procrastinate: To put off till another day or time; defer; delay.
Industrious: working energetically and devotedly; hard-working; diligent:an industrious person.
---------------
Interesting readings:
- Procrastination: Habit or Disorder? : A study by a student, quite insightful.
- The Procrastination Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment : An article from a professional prospective, yet again very interesting and insightful.
- Etiology - The causes of procrastination : A theortical article that is worth reading.
- Procrastination can become a harmful disorder : An article by a pediatrician, which highlights how it can be a learnt habit from childhood.
- A formula for procrastination : (Utility = E x V / (Gamma) x D), now this was an interesting finding, a mathimatical forumla about procrastination! Another interesting read.
- Procrastination : A handout targetting students, which outlines, describes and suggests. Nevertheless, anyone can relate to it.
- The Tomorrow Trap: Unlocking the Secrets of the Procrastination-Protection Syndrome : A book that speaks to you practically and can easily be related to. I yet plan to read it, once I can get a hold of it.
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Do You Feel Alive?
Would the feeling of being alive be associated by the accomplishments we make, the social circles we surround ourseleves with, the amount of work we have to perform everday either work, study or personal.
I wonder...
I would go with both the sense of accomplishment and the social circle based on how often we mingle with people socially.
On the other hand, there is a whole aspect that can be used for this discussion; the spirituality aspect. This would include the religious affect we might get by performing any religious oriented action (Example; prayer).
However, back to spirituality; is having the feeling of being alive enough to know we are alive? how do you measure your status of being alive...
personally, I sense I am more of a full-time zombie / part-time alive.
It's quite relaxing at the time being...
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Indefinite Change
Life changing experience, Life trial, shocking event all these can be life experiences that can change your prospective, vision or style in which you live your life. They can make you become better or worse in a personal term.
The above usually comes unexpected or somehow out of your control and what you go through is your reactional change.
An alternative self-change method would be by reading, attending and practising of of these self-improvement or self-development type of training. Many go through it aiming to better themselves, on the other hand many disbelieve or dismiss of it being of any importance to them or that it can be something they want to do to themselves.
Is it a resistance to change? Is it confidence of their capabilities? hmm... I wonder...
It can be anything really, in the end I would link it to the will of wanting to change and a continues search of how to do it... or vice versa.
The above usually comes unexpected or somehow out of your control and what you go through is your reactional change.
An alternative self-change method would be by reading, attending and practising of of these self-improvement or self-development type of training. Many go through it aiming to better themselves, on the other hand many disbelieve or dismiss of it being of any importance to them or that it can be something they want to do to themselves.
Is it a resistance to change? Is it confidence of their capabilities? hmm... I wonder...
It can be anything really, in the end I would link it to the will of wanting to change and a continues search of how to do it... or vice versa.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Being Mindless, is it possible?
A mental difficulty, being mindless that is. At any moment, there is at least a thought lingering on your mind. Concentrate, focus on being mindless; but any effort goes in vain.. in a matter of seconds and they are lost and some thought cracks in again...
Any mindless people out there? I wonder...
Perhaps it takes practice to be mindless... and perhaps it is strongly tied to our ability to focus...
The gift of being mindless makes you feel like you are floating in space, in the void, soundless and with no sense of gravity... it might be how those space travelers feel, most likely it's just a glimpse of how that feels...
Any mindless people out there? I wonder...
Perhaps it takes practice to be mindless... and perhaps it is strongly tied to our ability to focus...
The gift of being mindless makes you feel like you are floating in space, in the void, soundless and with no sense of gravity... it might be how those space travelers feel, most likely it's just a glimpse of how that feels...
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Momentum of Action
It's the moment we require before preforming any action. An instant that hundreds of thoughts go through our mind. A glance of time that a wave of emotions travel through our hearts. It takes all that before it even begins.
Then comes a choice, it is when the result of thoughts and emotions appear. The out come of the situation being balanced. Many external effects can change or alter the choice and based on them the action would be made.
The momentum of action... how long does it last? How far can it maintain its energy? Why does it fade faster then it gets to build it up? When can it reflect the true abilities we have?
As usual... many questions... with many answers...but again... the truth is out there ...
Then comes a choice, it is when the result of thoughts and emotions appear. The out come of the situation being balanced. Many external effects can change or alter the choice and based on them the action would be made.
The momentum of action... how long does it last? How far can it maintain its energy? Why does it fade faster then it gets to build it up? When can it reflect the true abilities we have?
As usual... many questions... with many answers...but again... the truth is out there ...
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
To Focus
What does it take to Focus? Is it an attempt to concentrate on a certain thing for a certain amount of time? Or is it an attempt to isolate yourself from everything else around you except that one thing you want to Focus on?
Is it a skill you learn? Or something you either have or don't? If it was a skill do you get taught or you learn on your own? If it's a matter of having it or not, is there some sort of test to verify it?
Focus; a great word I became fond of in the recent years; due to many different aspects that relate to it. I consider it quite intriguing and has a strong sound to it.
... You just have to Focus ...
Is it a skill you learn? Or something you either have or don't? If it was a skill do you get taught or you learn on your own? If it's a matter of having it or not, is there some sort of test to verify it?
Focus; a great word I became fond of in the recent years; due to many different aspects that relate to it. I consider it quite intriguing and has a strong sound to it.
... You just have to Focus ...
Saturday, October 07, 2006
What is a Dream?
Is it the passionate desire we have towards a goal we want to reach? Or is it an object of desire we run towards even though we know that we are far from touching it, perhaps it could be both.
What makes our choice of dreams though? Is it our childhood? Back in the days, where we were amused by the thoughts towards a great achievement. Or was it in the teenage years, when life starts to shape up and we begin to realize where our head and feet go?
Dream, a powerful word if utilized right. But how to utilize it right? Is it something we learn from a manual? From others? Or just something we grow to learn and there is never an ending to it.
Lots of people give up, forget, drop or dismiss their dreams with time. So what is the real motive behind keeping it going? It's definitely different from one dream to another. But eventually it falls into one reason. Would that reason be hope? Or could it be determination? The latter sounds more logical.
Dreams... a word that I value ... a word that affects me ... does everyone have a word that affects them... I wonder... but that is another question...
What makes our choice of dreams though? Is it our childhood? Back in the days, where we were amused by the thoughts towards a great achievement. Or was it in the teenage years, when life starts to shape up and we begin to realize where our head and feet go?
Dream, a powerful word if utilized right. But how to utilize it right? Is it something we learn from a manual? From others? Or just something we grow to learn and there is never an ending to it.
Lots of people give up, forget, drop or dismiss their dreams with time. So what is the real motive behind keeping it going? It's definitely different from one dream to another. But eventually it falls into one reason. Would that reason be hope? Or could it be determination? The latter sounds more logical.
Dreams... a word that I value ... a word that affects me ... does everyone have a word that affects them... I wonder... but that is another question...
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