We all experience it at some time or another, you’ve had your computer for a while and you start noticing a steady slow-down in speed over time, of course for most people this means going out and dropping a thousand or so dollars to buy a new computer, just to repeat the process a few years later.

Fortunately, you don’t have to become the victim of this endless cycle, in fact, there’s a whole other way to approach this crisis that few know about.

As you surf the web or install programs, your computer’s registry starts to fill up with various information for it to remember at a later date, which at first is not a problem, but over time this constant addition of information reaches critical mass as your computer has to sift through thousands and thousands of documents to find the information it needs. Worse yet, some of these files begin to corrupt, and contain faulty information which can bring a fairly fast computer to a screeching halt.

There are two ways to approach this problem, you can either use the default registry editor and spend a few (or more) hours clearing up registry keys that seem out of place. Or you can try the new RegCure System, an automatic program that cleans your registry for you.

Of course, the recommendation would be to use RegCure because the advantages are two-fold:

First, it can do what might take a person hours of monotonous registry editing in just minutes. Second, and probably more importantly it can do a thorough cleaning that even an experienced user couldn’t do as it checks for corrupted files, missing files, outdated files/settings and anything else that could bog your system down.

Probably best of all, RegCure offers a free scan of your computer to diagnose potential problems.

Instead of dropping more money, you can now bring your old one back to life with a few simple registry fixes.

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Ever tried eating your food without salt? Sure, you have. Perhaps, it was one of those days when your cook, or wife, or mom forgot to add a little bit of that white substance in your food. What happened then? You possibly called out aloud to be rescued from the tastelessness, and the salt was presented to you immediately. Such is the importance of salt. In short, salt is taste.

Most of us look at is as an indispensable part of food and something that sits in an elegant little bottle on every dinner table in the world. Well, it certainly is that, but it has a lot more to it. It is not just a tastemaker but is a chemical compound essential for proper functioning of our bodies.

However, though we need salt in adequate amount, the excess of it is bad. The daily requirement of sodium for an adult male is as little as 250 mg, while a male in any of the western countries consumes as much as 3,300 mg of it per day. Therefore, salt, which is undoubtedly a life sustaining chemical, is made into a life threatening one by its excessive intake.

High intake of salt results in high blood pressure, which also means that a good way to fight high blood pressure is to reduce one’s salt intake. To put it simply and without using medical jargon, excessive salt hardens the arteries and also causes excessive blood clotting. Besides, excessive salt intake also encourages the body to make additional hydrochloric acid, which, in turn, leads to the erosion of stomach lining and may give rise to stomach ulcers.

Sodium is important for the function of our bodies. It not only helps us to maintain PH balance in our bodies but also assists the functioning of our nervous system to quite a considerable extent. It also helps food absorption in our intestines.

Sodium also gives the muscles the ability to contract, which means that without it we would be unable to move. Sodium, therefore, is not just something that makes our food tastier but makes us stay alive and work well. However, too much of it can also take one’s life. Therefore, keep the salt content in your food as less as possible and live a life without high blood pressure.

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Very so often I come across complaints and accusations directed towards web hosting providers on their hosting plans that are deceving their customers. How true it is that the provider is trying to be dishonest with its clients? I presume most famous or renowned providers won’t do such a trick. After all, providers need the support of customers in order to survive, why would they dig their own graves? Maybe there is misunderstanding that exists in between the clients and providers until clients feel as if they have been cheated in the first place. Therefore, I see a need in writing this simple and straight to the point article on how to really choose a suitable web hosting plan so that no disappoinment or anger exists in the future.

Types of hosting plans:

Shared Hosting

As implied by the word “shared”, this type of hosting plan is shared by a lot of hosting accounts in the same server. Usually, it’s around 200 domains in one server ( as in Exabytes’ case). Problems will arise when one or two black sheeps in the server causes CPU overloading (for customers, you can actually help to reduce CPU overloading. Kindly refer “The gists of being a happy and satisfied customer” in the paragraphs below). First headache, when hosting provider suspends the black sheep’s hosting account, they will protest and got angry and then started posting bad review in forums on the respective hosting provider. Second headache, if the hosting provider does not suspend the account that causes CPU system hog, other 199 customers sharing the same server will be angry at hosting provider as well and start to post bad reviews in forums that the hosting providers’ speed is slow, regret choosing the provider and so on. Now, it won’t look good for the provider, of course, as they need to make a wise decision, either to tackle “headache #1″ or ” headache # 2″.

Hence, whatever decision by the providers will in one way or another offends the customers. Therefore, please take note that shared hosting is meant for website with low traffic, uses less than 1000 emails daily, and will be great if it’s for personal, family, small business purposes such as, personal websites, informative blogs, company website or photo gallery.

Semi-Dedicated Server Hosting

This type of hosting plan is almost the same as shared hosting. In fact, having the same concept as shared hosting but 1 level higher than shared hosting. Only key difference is that in one server, we have made it clear that we will host MAX 5 accounts. It’s meant to conquer the problems faced by website owners in shared hosting environment. With less accounts in one server, definitely, there will be less problems. It’s advisable that website owners especially those who are keen to involve in community portal, forums or medium-sized enterprise to opt for this semi-dedicated server plan. Take a simple analogy here, living in a terrace house is definitely better than living in a flat. Less noise, less congestion. Shared hosting is like a flat and semi-dedicated server is just like a terrace house. Think of it, you need to use lift and wait for your lift everyday.. but with terrace house, just open your main door, you are already out in the car porch.

Virtual Private Server Hosting

Popularly known as VPS, this is a hosting plan considered as 1 step below a dedicated server. It’s often used as a test server, or for those who wish to own a dedicated server but could not afford to. It has root access which you cannot find in the above-mentioned semi-dedicated server plan. All in all, it’s a great plan for those software developers or small webhosts.

Dedicated Server Hosting

Needs no introduction to this “powerhouse” in web hosting world! Dedicated server is ideal for corporate usage, government, huge community and also web hosting provider like us, Exabytes. Those who are interested in media streaming, corporate portal, high traffic forums need to take serious note in finding more about dedicated server.

The gists of being a happy and satisfied customer:

This paragraph is specially dedicated to the customers on the roles they could play in order to ease themselves in the future. I’m sure they are customers who might think that such roles are to be played by the providers and not them since they have paid the money, of course they deserve to be served well. No doubt customers deserve to be treated extremely well, even better than a king, but sometimes, hosting providers will have to act sternly (and resulting anger from the affected customers) on some of the uncooperative customers to protect the welfare of other customers who happen to be in the “same neighbourhood”. Ain’t easy to be stucked in the middle of such a situation. Any steps taken will definitely cause dissatisfaction among the affected clients (as aforementioned in the paragraph on “shared hosting”). So, it will be of best or a Win-Win situation if customers can just weigh the pros and cons of the suitable hosting plans they need before purchasing. I’m sure the customer service of any hosting providers will be able to give you an aid on the suitable types of hosting plan that can cater your online storefronts’ needs. And for forums or community portal developers, there are just a few side notes I’d like to add here:

1) Avoid using CMS or forums software that will cause high CPU resources. This is because most CMS softwares causes resources hog when building pages or retrieving images from databases. Those queries that are being run might cause CPU overloading in the server and causes frustration particularly to those in shared hosting plan as Max CPU consumption allocated to shared hosting account tend to be lesser. Try searching on the Internet for a more suitable CMS software to reduce such problem.

2) Take note on your code efficiency as well. It’s also known that besides queries, those not well-optimized codings will exhaust the server CPU processing power and memory in seconds.

3) Pay attention to the forum members’ post and the usage of signatures’ size, avatars’ size and preferably no animations and no overused plug-ins.

As a conclusion, hope this article can add extra knowledge to you and create a better hosting environment for everyone!

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Author: SY Ho, Online Marketing Executive
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If you’re set to invest in a serious piece of indoor exercise fitness equipment, like a treadmill, then help is here. Treadmills are simple to use, but can be dangerous in the wrong hands or around children. One of the most popular, if not the most popular, pieces of home exercise equipment today is the treadmill.

With treadmills you need to watch out for the impact involved when your feet hit the belt; your body absorbs up to two and a half times your body weight. Check out the amount of horsepower (HP): HP determines how fast and hard the motor will work - the lower the number of the HP, the less the motor will be able to handle. The word treadmill originally designated a type of mill which was operated by a person treading steps of a wheel to grind grain.

The deck is the belt area on which actual running, jogging and walking take place. A heart rate monitor enables a treadmill to automatically adjust the speed and/or the incline to keep your heart rate within the most optimum zone. The more expensive treadmill models will offer a selection of preprogrammed exercise routines.

Display panels should be easy to read and straightforward to operate. A heart rate monitor is a very good, useful feature to look for on a machine. Some excellent features, like heart monitors and safety keys that automatically stop the treadmill if you slip, will contribute to the enjoyment and safety of your treadmill workout or help add motivation.

A pre-programmed workout registers your heart rate without being connected to the treadmill by a cord or wire. Notice that some treadmill heart rate monitors clip onto an ear or, for more accurate readings, strap onto the chest.

Keep in mind that what feels right to you may not accommodate others around you as comfortably. When your equipment is up and running, get the right lubricants and cleaners to take good care of it. You’ll probably want to buy a unit with a motor that delivers 1.5 to 3 continuous, not peak, horsepower.

Be aware the better quality treadmills can cost as much as $5000 and have a lot of bells and whistles you don’t need. To make sure that your treadmill is sturdy and comfortable and doesn’t operate noisily, start it up, step on it and test it out before you buy, if possible. It’s important to set a strict budget and then stick to it.

Your club commercial machine may be may be a good choice in a home version; you’re already familiar with its features and probably are comfortable using it. If you’re planning to use a treadmill purely for walking you’re not likely to need an expensive top-of-the-line machine. Warranties can last for ninety days or a lifetime, read the fine print.

The taller a person is the longer their stride so you’ll need to choose a treadmill with a longer and wider belt. You’ll want a treadmill with an aluminum or high alloy steel frame that’s strong enough to support the heaviest runner who’ll be using it.
The first thing to consider when shopping for a home treadmill is what you need it to do for you. Make sure to add the cost of shipping when buying a treadmill online; quality models can be heavy and shipping will cost more, but some manufacturers do offer free shipping.

As you increase your fitness levels, a quality treadmill will continue to assist your exercise needs as you progress to light jogging or to running. To get even more workouts, think about making your treadmill into a walking, working office by adding a mini-platform to the side rails.

Make sure to see your doctor or naturopathic doctor before you start any new fitness or exercise program. Selections of preprogrammed exercise routines are not essential to obtaining a good workout from a treadmill, but they do help to provide motivation.

And remember, home exercise treadmills are a large investment financially and in your fitness and much thought and preparation should go into the purchase of any new treadmill. Take time to do your research, the same way you would any major purchase and buying a treadmill won’t be difficult. So now you know just what to look for when buying a treadmill.

For more information on saving money on treadmills and best buy shopping for treadmills online and offline go to http://www.Best-Treadmill-Tips.com Helen Hecker R.N.’s website specializing in treadmill tips, advice and resources, including information on treadmill ratings and treadmill reviews

There is something special about the video games of today. The people who enjoy playing them are living in a very exiting time. With the recent releases of Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3 (and Xbox 360 a little while back) the gaming experience has been raised to a whole new level. You know there must be something really exciting about the newly released next generation video game consoles if people are willing to camp out in front of stores for a week before their release and then stampede inside the store once they open the doors.

While the hype was substantial leading up to the releases of Nintendo Wii and Sony’s Playstation 3, there is also something to be said for customer satisfaction in these cases. These customers are so happy with what they have already seen in the previous products of these companies that they cannot wait to get their hands on whatever products they are offering next.

The new features that these new systems offer such as Motion-Sensitive Remotes, Online Gaming, Wi-Fi Support and High Definition Game Support have customers fighting to be the first ones to have them. It is doubtful that any of them minded the camping out in front of the store part though, because they probably all had a PSP (Playstation Portable) with them and were playing all the cool PSP downloads they got from the Internet. You can now bring your video games with you where ever you go on the planet.

Sony and Nintendo are now neck and neck in the race for technological dominance of the computer game industry. While Playstation 2 dominated this race for years since it’s debut back in 1995, Xbox 360 came on the scene and became a competitor. Nintendo suddenly vaulted to the front of the race when they recently released their Wii console. This system takes gaming to a whole new level. It has a revolutionary type of motion sensitive remote control that allows the user to get off their seat and actually get some exercise as they punch, swing, kick and dance their way through the games.

Sony released their Playstation 3 console soon after Wii was released and they jumped back to the front of the race alongside Nintendo with this action. Wii is selling for a little bit less than Playstation 3 is selling for, and this is a big plus for parents on a budget, impressive features aside. However, Sony’s new system has many impressive features of it’s own such as DVD Movie Playback capability and a 60GB hard drive available. These two systems have a little bit of an advantage over Xbox, for it does not have a motion sensitive remote control.

Xbox will eventually have a system that is comparable to these two systems. The main reason that Xbox 360 is still in the game is because they have such a huge selection of games that go with their systems. The Xbox 360 console has 116 games that can be played with it, while Playstation 3 has 41 and Wii has 47 games. It will not be long before a new version of Xbox 360 is released and then the race will have 3 companies running neck and neck at the front.

Playing a video game these days is like stepping into another world and leaving reality behind for a little while. The technology that is involved with the production of these games is definitely on the cutting edge. Things like next generation motion capture, high definition graphics and motion-sensitive remote controls have made today’s video gaming experience nothing less than exhilarating, and to some extent liberating. Your problems disappear once you escape into the world of a video game.

The quality of the graphics, the level of interactivity and the variety of features these spectacular computer games offer these days are like nothing ever seen before. Playing these games is a great way to lose stress and forget about your problems for a little while, even if it is just for twenty minutes during a lunch break. Gameboy and Sony’s PSP units have made it so that you can play games just about anywhere.

It is an exciting time to be a video game player. Technology has advanced to the point where you are no longer just playing the game, but you are actually in the game. If you are the kind of person who just loves to play video games, then you must agree that it is a great time to be alive.

Michael P. Connelly is an Author, Artist and award-winning Filmmaker who writes on a variety of topics that effect people in their every day lives.

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All the following notions and ideas about dogs as a pet need to be considered in order to avoid both the animal and the members of the family from suffering. A dog in the household brings some limitations that wouldn’t be there otherwise. When children are small, it may pass unnoticed but as they grow older, things change and a pet can became a concern at times.

Dog And Size

The size of a dog is an important matter because a big dog will suffer in an apartment unless taken for a walk at least twice a day. The size of the dog must be in accordance with the size of the household too. The dog will be a member of the family too and will have needs just like any other member.

This doesn’t imply that the dog needs to be treated as a person. We oppose to that kind of practices. A dog is a dog and nothing else, but needs dog food, needs health (veterinary), some need clothing on cold whether (most don’t) and many other things you’ll have to consider both economically and in terms of space before purchasing a dog.

Food, Water, Cleaning, Caring

All dogs need to be fed but some big dogs need actually a lot of food that can be rather expensive. Some dogs are healthier and need less veterinary attention but all dogs need a lot of water, a bath from time to time (not that often though, make sure to consult your veterinary).

Dogs also need a lot of caring, especially when they are puppies. If you want an aggressive dog to be a guardian you can train him. There is no need to treat him badly to get that result. The best guardian dog is the one that cares a lot for his owner knowing that he is fed and cared for and thus, won’t tolerate any damage to his master.

Dog Taming and Training

Certain dogs need training in order to develop their abilities. A dog that will only be a pet may not need professional training. However, it is always a good idea to provide him with some basic taming so as to make life together more tolerable. Dog training can be expensive, especially if done by experienced professionals but a dog will remain part of the family for many years and some spending on him is a must.

There are many things that can turn having a dog an expensive decision and you need to consider this. If you are surprised by an urgent surgery or need for medications and don’t have the money to afford it, bear in mind that there is always the possibility to resort to either secured or unsecured loans that come with less interests than other forms of financing and thus can turn out a lot cheaper while providing small installments instead of having to pay a lump sum.

Joycelyn Crawford is the author of the article you’ve just read. If you want to keep on reading more tips written by her you can visit this website

A mobile phone with phenomenal frontal appeal, the Nokia 3250 phone is dressed to kill. No, not literally. But, it would de facto sweep you off your feet with its twisting mechanism. The Nokia 3250 handset is available in three non-metallic colours - green, black, and pink. The handsets bear earthy tones and remind one of clay. It seems as though the colours insinuate the pliability of the handset.At first, the phone looks like a conventional candy bar Nokia mobile handset. But then, the presence of two thin frames of silver colour on the handset’s visage draw attention to something unique.
The handset has two sets of keys separated by the silver frames.

A large picture display is stationed at the top of the handset. The screen is of a considerable size, and appears to be exploding with 262K colours. The TFT screen oozes hues that aptly define an image. 176×208 pixels account for picture resolution. The images formed therein are clear and bright. The group of keys in the display segment include the receiving, calling, end call, clear, and menu buttons. A small navigation button also features in the portion.

A proper keypad is located beneath this section. It consists of three columns of number and alphabet keys.Laced with the Symbian Operating System, the phone has a stupendous host of features. This is enhanced by exceptional serviceability. One of the prime functions of the Symbian Operating System is to support downloading of applications and softwares by creating compatible environment for them. EDGE technology accelerates speed of data transfer. It even expedites access to internet.Dedicated music keys enhance music functionality. A 2 mega pixel camera enables you to record cheerful moments.

The Nokia 3250 phone would send the heads of your competitors spinning, and not just with its store of features.

Carly charu is an expert author and the webmaster of Mobile Phones .The website having details of latest phones like Nokia mobile phones and networks like 3 mobile available in UK

I went to an eye care doctor to get my prescription and to ask for a good company of contact lenses. He recommended some, and one of them was Ciba Vision. He told me that he as a doctor would use Ciba contact lenses, because they have the nest quality.It was a new experience for me, but I didn’t go back. I was decided to renounce at glasses. I had given attention to all the doctors’ instructions, so I can manage by myself with putting in and removing them. The first days with lenses wasn’t that comfortable that I was expecting, but I knew that my eyes have to get used with them, and for that there are necessary from 7 to 10 days. Having something in my eyes hadn’t offered me a great pleasure, so I was beginning to believe that I didn’t make the best choice.

All the people around me were telling me that I look much better without glasses, but that didn’t made me to feel better. I start asking other people who were wearing contact lenses, to see if I’m the only who has this opinion. I was amazed to find out that were many that had bigger problems at the beginning, with putting and removing the lenses. Some of them were close to faint, so I thought myself to be a lucky person.

I got over this fear that something was wrong after 15 days I think, and since then I’m enjoying my contact lenses. I don’t have to clean them every 30 minutes, or to raise them every time they slip out of my nose. Now I even use colored contact lenses that correct eyesight problems too, to surprise people around me. It’s amazing how a pair of lenses can change your life, your attitude.

I clean them with attention, I respect all the instructions and I can say that I have never had a problem in all these years, since I wear contact lenses. There is not even one person that has no doubts at the beginning in what concerns contact lenses. The problem is how you get rid of them. You have to impose yourself that you’ll succeed, and like this you’ll pass one of the problems. It’s how I did and as you can read from this, I am one happy contact lenses wearer, who enjoys all their advantages.

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If you’re thinking of reviewing your home security system, or indeed installing such a system for the first time then you need to start by thinking like a thief.

Don’t just go out and buy a system and install the components haphazardly. Start on the outside of the house. Have a notepad and pencil handy, and note down all your plans regarding the type of equipment you will employ, and where it will be positioned, along with any other relevant notes.
Firstly, are there any outbuildings that need protecting? Then think ‘If I were a thief, where would the best entry point(s) be to gain access to my house?’. You must then decide how best to protect these areas. Maybe some can be protected by means other than electronic security devices - for example steel shutters; window bars; adequate locks. In the majority of cases these will deter all but the most determined criminal.
Otherwise consider security lighting that will be triggered by body heat and/or CCTV cameras with night vision that can be set to warn the homeowner by various means - e.g. Mobile phone; email alert; direct link to a dedicated security centre.
When you are satisfied that you have considered all the exterior security, start on the interior. Go round the house and position yourself at the entry points that you previously identified. You’re a thief again now, so think - ‘Where will I go now, and what security equipment, positioned where, would either deter me or detect me?’.

You then have to decide what security equipment you are going to use. Passive Infrared sensors will detect the body heat of any intruder; cctv’s should also be utilised. Window and door sensors should be considered too.
Would you want a loud audible alarm to sound. I don’t know about your part of the world, but in my area, there are alarms going off regularly, with nobody seeming to pay any attention. Of course, it will un-nerve some intruders, so itis advisable.
Another alternative is to have the system monitored by a dedicated intruder alarm monitoring service. If also connected to a cctv system they can view their monitors and decide if action is required. A lot of systems will allow you to key in a few telephone numbers that will be dialled if motion is detected. Most CCTV systems can be set up to operate only on detection of motion, and then can perform a number of tasks. They can again contact interested parties by telephone, SMS, and email, and can even transmit the video pictures to a dedicated website which can be viewed from anywhere in the world.
Of course, if you are operating on a limted budget, you will have to prioritise which areas of your property need protection. But please remember to use reliable security equipment from reputable manufacturers.
So remember, follow my advice. Buy the best security equipment your budget will allow and …… Think Like a Thief!

Phil Fox is an expert on setting up home security systems, and has written many articles on all aspects of the subject, including security alarms and CCTV surveillance. He hosts a comprehensive site on the subject at http://www.home-security-net.com

PART 1: Live in University….

It had to go to more than 10years back. I obtained an offer from a local public university named Universiti Pertainan Malaysia (Now called Universiti Putra Malaysia(UPM)). The offer that I got was not the program I selected. During that period, the offer was Degree in Civil Engineering and I did not know what the civil engineering is? I tried to ask around my friend, relatives and who ever I known, but no one can told me that what the program about. Time was critical; I had to either choose to accept the offer or enter to private institution. Due to my family financial problem, I had to accept the offer because cost of studying the program was low. It costs about RM300 per semester (+USD90). I had a live of university for about 4 years. On the initial period of studying, I still not really understand what the civil and structural engineering is? I learned theory of structural, hydraulic, hydrology and etc.

During one of the semester break, I obtained a part time work in working in a highway construction firm in Seremban (A town in Malaysia). I got the paid about RM300/month. This firm had a project to upgrade an existing road to 4 lanes carriageway. I acted as a trainer and assist a resident engineer. It was an interesting job for me, because I was working in the environment of civil works. It was unforgettable job. The work was much challenged. I had a group of workers who worked under my guidance. These workers were purely imported from India. Therefore, I had difficulty in communication with them. I had to use primitive body language to talk to them. Somehow, there were a lot of funny things happened. As for example, I asked one Indian to give me a rod, he said YES and through it away. When I asked him to crossover a road to assist me on certain surveying works, he just crossed road with alerting the traffic. Until cars which passed by had to stop to allow him to cross. Fortunately, no accident had happened. Later I found out that the India country with not much traffic. Therefore, they were not alert with traffic. I learned a number of practical works in this firm. I learned how to take levels by using leveling equipment. I learned how to check an existing level by referring to a datum level. I gained experience on measuring river velocity for obtaining the flow of river. And more on site works.

One of my unforgettable memory was I had help one main contractor who involved in an accident. The case was installation of bakau piles for slope protection. Piles were injected by using excavator’s arm. One of the piles was buckled due to over pressed, and it swung out and hit the main contractor. The contractor was injured. The incident happened with only Indian workers and me. I was nervous and did not know what to do. I just picked up his car key and moved him into car and drove to hospital. At the beginning, I did not know the dangerous of accidents at site. After the incident, I realized the important of SAFETY at site. From the time onward, I will be more alert on SAFETY measure. I will not do anything that I was not knowledgeable. I got assistance before work into it. This was the first time I realized the works of civil engineering.

The works of part time is really enjoying. I even worked at Saturday and Sunday to gain some overtime claims. Some how, only one thing that I not prefer to is had to work under hot sun, my skin getting darker. I came like one Indonesia worker. People talked to me in Malay language.

When I was studying in university, I found out that the program of civil engineering was not easy. My friend who under other programs were simple and enjoy, where else, my ‘working’ time was from 8:00am morning until 11:00pm night. It was always busy and not much free time. The education program system also brought me into weekly exam. It made me minimum of one exam per week, until I had NO feel on exam. It also a number of course works, tutorials and projects. I was so busy until I never went home.

During my third year study, it was a practical semester. I got one offer to work as a trainer engineer in a civil and structural consulting firm in Seremban. The paid was low only RM100/month. It cannot cover my month expenses. Anyway, it was my first time dealing with civil and structural engineering practice. The working environmental was so difference to what study in university. I noticed that a number of knowledge that I study can applied into the daily works. Every thing was new to me; it made me very interesting in civil and structural field. I became to love it. I can visualize the real world with application of theory of civil and structural knowledge.

Somehow, it came to another factor of controlling the works i.e. money. I cannot work only to what I wanted; I had to fit the time frame of project. I cannot analyze a beam that took me half a day. I had to go into time management.

When working in consulting office, I also exposed to site experience. When I went to site, it was very interesting to me. I saw people built a houses, roads, drains etc. I noticed how my design work was transferred into real world. I felt proud about my works. It brought me more into the world of civil and structural engineering. I was thinking that I had to become a “good” civil engineer in order to serve public. Since I was young, when ever I went to site, some experience contractor will take advantages on “stepping over” me on certain issue that I was no experience. They tried to frighten me and made me went out from site. Therefore, at the initial period; I was really afraid of going to site. Especially on attend site meeting. During meeting, people will ask me some queries and I did not know how to answer. It was one main thing that I could not handle.

Time passing fast, I entered final semester, it was project semester. I selected a computer programming project for a prestress beam design. This was my first time dealing with computer programming. I found computer programming so interesting. I liked to program. I had chosen a Borland C++ language to work on it. Since the language was new during that period; I got no assistance on the language. I always struggled on coding. There was a time; I got one problem that made my program unstable. I could not find the source of problem for a period of 1month. It made me could not sleep at night. My supervisor saw my problem and advised me to stop, but I refused to do so. When time of project getting short, it made me madly, until I almost wanted to change my project. Anyway, I was able to manage the problem and finished the project.

Finally I managed to obtain Bachelor of Degree in Civil Engineering. I missed the live in university. Through out the time in university, what I really learned from it was; how to become more independent? How to get the resource when problem happened? Who to refer to if something happened? How dealing with people?

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