Are you associated with them ?

I just happened to have a discussion regarding what companies you should work for, namely the big big big ones so that there will be ’security’ in life.

Well, working for a company/corporation compared to having that company ‘work’ for you is a totally different story. Thinking about the issue reminded me to look up the info below from Wikipedia.

These are some of the largest businesses/corporations in the world. Take a look and see if you are associated and if you’re not, find a way how and try to ride on their laurels.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dow_Jones_Composite_Average

Dow Jones Composite Average is a stock index that tracks 65 prominent companies. The average’s components are every stock from the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the Dow Jones Transportation Average, and the Dow Jones Utility Average.

Components

• 3M Co. (MMM) (conglomerates)
• AES Corp., The (AES) (electric utilities)
• ALCOA Inc. (AA) (aluminum)
• Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (ALEX) (shipping)
• Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (cigarettes)
• American Electric Power Co., Inc. (AEP) (electric utilities)
• American International Group, Inc. (AIG) (property & casualty insurance)
• American Express Co. (AXP) (credit services)
• AMR Corporation (AMR) (major airlines)
• AT&T Inc. (T) (telecom services)
• Boeing Co., The (BA) (aerospace/defense)
• Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. (BNI) (railroads)
• Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) (farm & construction equipment)
• CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) (diversified utilities)
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW) (air delivery & freight services)
• Citigroup, Inc. (C) (money center banks)
• Con-Way, Inc. (CNW) (trucking)
• Coca-Cola Co. (KO) (beverages)
• Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) (diversified utilities)
• Continental Airlines, Inc. (CAL) (major airlines)
• CSX Corp. (CSX) (railroads)
• Dominion Resources, Inc. (D) (electric utilities)
• Duke Energy Corp. (DUK) (electric utilities)
• Edison International (EIX) (electric utilities)
• E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. (DD) (chemicals)
• Exelon Corp. (EXC) (diversified utilities)
• Expeditors International (EXPD) (air delivery & freight services)
• Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) (major integrated oil & gas)
• FedEx Corporation (FDX) (air delivery & freight services)
• FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) (electric utilities)
• GATX Corp. (GMT) (rental & leasing services)
• General Electric Co. (GE) (conglomerates)
• General Motors Corporation (GM) (auto manufacturers)
• Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) (diversified computer systems)
• Home Depot, Inc. (HD) (home improvement stores)
• Honeywell International, Inc. (HON) (conglomerates)
• Intel Corp. (INTC) (semiconductors)
• International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (diversified computer systems)
• JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) (trucking)
• JetBlue Airways Corp. (JBLU) (regional airlines)
• JPMorgan Chase and Co. (JPM) (money center banks)
• Johnson & Johnson Inc. (JNJ) (drug manufacturers)
• Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) (trucking)
• McDonald’s Corp. (MCD) (restaurants)
• Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) (drug manufacturers)
• Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) (application software)
• NiSource, Inc. (NI) (diversified utilities)
• Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) (railroads)
• Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG) (shipping)
• Pfizer, Inc. (PFE) (drug manufacturers)
• PG&E Corp. (PCG) (diversified utilities)
• Procter & Gamble Co. (PG) (cleaning products)
• Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. (PEG) (diversified utilities)
• Ryder System, Inc. (R) (rental & leasing services)
• Southern Company, Inc. (SO) (electric utilities)
• Southwest Airlines, Inc. (LUV) (regional airlines)
• TXU Corp. (TXU) (electric utilities)
• Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) (railroads)
• United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) (air delivery & freight services)
• United Technologies Corp. (UTX) (conglomerates)
• Verizon Communications (VZ) (telecom services)
• Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) (discount, variety stores)
• Walt Disney Co., The (DIS) (entertainment)
• Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) (oil & gas pipelines)
• YRC Worldwide Inc. (YRCW) (trucking)

(last change September 16, 2005)

The Dow Jones Composite Average is primarily made up of large market capitalization stocks, with a few middle capitalization and small capitalization companies included. 56 of the 65 components of the average are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, with the 9 others being traded on the NASDAQ.

A Millionaire Mind

I had the opportunity to spend 3 wonderful, fun packed days & nights in this seminar (The Millionaire Mind Intensive by T Harv Eker), held for the very 1st time in Malaysia & Asia by good old Harv himself & his team all the way from North America.

The flew all the way, a 26 hour journey which was definitely worth it not only for them but also for the nearly 5000 participants that were present at The Mines Exhibition Center. What surprised me was that it was not only Harv & his team who were from outside of Malaysia & even Asia but we had participants who came from all over the world! France, England, Italy, Mexico, Australia, South Africa, Japan, Taiwan, Germany, Canada & the list goes on & on & on…

So, there must really be something to this course, huh? Well, you need to personally attend & you shall find out the message, lessons, journey & what we might not be doing correctly in our present life. Life is short, so enjoy it to the max while at the same time, trying your very best not get into more and more and more troubles which in the long run might rob you of a healthy & wealthy lifestyle that every single human being is worthy of.

Everyone WANTs to be a millionaire or even billionaire BUT not everyone is willing to take the necessary action to do so. And for those who are on their way, well.. maybe they could do it even faster with a few tips and tricks. But in the first place, IF you do not know WHY you want to be a millionaire, you might just not be one for whatever its worth. There is always the law of attraction which might not really be on your side. Why? Because we MAKE it SO.

Harv says & I quote “How you do ANYTHING is How you do EVERYTHING“

And, among other things that I learned was that while so many people mention that MONEY is NOT everything in life, its either that they are BROKE or they are already RICH. And IF money was JUST MONEY, then why does most of the people who live on this planet have to WORK for a living???

Coming to the point of the current education system, let me just say that if I had the chance, I’d be willing to trade 4 or 5 years in University for 5 solid years of self development training & exposure to being street smart. I would want to learn more on Personal Finance, Human Relations & Happiness in Life.

Why? Because it seems to me that a degree might be able to get you a nice (or an above poverty level)  paying JOB but it might never really allow you to be paid the amount that you are worth EVEN IF finally in the end when you are at the brink of retirement, you might have added VALUE to hundreds or even thousands of lives…

Petrol Blues

some comic strips i received in my email today frm Asnida

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Translation LOL – laugh out loud; OMG – Oh My God; WTF – What The F**k

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Save FUEL

15 WAYS TO NEGATE THE RECENT FUEL PRICE INCREASE*
by TV Smith
13/05/05

Improve your vehicle’s fuel consumption – by as much as 40% – by changing the way you currently drive. There is a catch, though. You’ll no longer qualify as a Malaysian driver…

Link to this artcle: http://www.tvsmith.net.my/duasen/130505_fuel.html
1. Pump More Here & Pump Less There
Don’t wait until your car senget one side before inflating your tyres. Low tyre pressure forces your engine to work and drink harder. Driving on underinflated tyres also reduces the life of the tyres. A lose-lose situation.

2. Dig Your Nose
Digging your nose is more economical than gunning your engine while waiting at traffic lights. Jack rabbit starts cost you even more. Never floor the pedal unless there’s an express bus looming in your rearview mirror. Learn how to accelerate (and brake) smoothly for better fuel efficiency.

3. Pay It Again Sam
You may be using an alternative toll-free road as a sign of protest or as a means of saving money. If the the old route is perpetually congested and longer, you may end up burning more fuel than the toll saved. Sad but often true.

4. Go Look Stop
Are you one of those who frequently get stuck behind a stalled vehicle, crash into road humps or potholes? If you look further than 3 meters while driving, you can better anticipate obstacles and avoid fuel guzzling start-stop situations. Good reason not to tailgate too.

5. Make Up Your Mind
I don’t know if it’s kiasuness or indecisiveness that makes people drive with the other foot riding the brake pedal. A slight touch might not be noticeable to you but it strains the engine, wears out your brakes prematurely and confuses the poor driver behind. Make sure your handbrake is down all the way too.
Link to this artcle: http://www.tvsmith.net.my/duasen/130505_fuel.html
6. Get Rid Of Freeloaders
The less passengers the less weight. The less load the better the fuel economy. If you want to car pool, pool the cost. Clear your boot by removing unutilised items like golf sets, prams, barbecue sets, scuba gear, etc.

7. Bear With Crow Shit
Park your car under the shade wherever possible. The hotter your car interior becomes, the harder the air-conditioning needs to work later, the more fuel the engine consumes as a result. The hot sun also increases fuel loss through evaporation.

8. Stay Safe & Save
Fuel consumption jumps dramatically after a certain speed. Keeping to the speed limit saves you more than traffic fines. Driving at 120 kph, rather than 100 kph, may increase fuel consumption by another 25 percent. The dangers of speeding far outweigh the travel time saved.

9. Get A Life
Stop pissing off your neighbours in the mornings and do yourself a favour. Most modern cars have no chokes or carburetors, so there’s no need for long, noisy engine warm- ups. Hard revving a cold engine kills it faster than driving it.

10. Let The Bugger Go
There’s no need to catch up with an offending driver just to show a finger or fist. You end up either paying more for fuel or a hefty hospital bill.

11. Learn From Your Mistakes
If your wife or girlfriend says she needs to pop into a warehouse sale for a quick look-see, find a parking spot and turn off the engine. Long idling wastes fuel and pollutes the environment.
Link to this artcle: http://www.tvsmith.net.my/duasen/130505_fuel.html
12. Don’t Be A Drag Queen
Remove that empty showoff roof rack or that ugly ill-designed Ah Beng spoiler as it causes unnecessary drag. Smoking with your windows down at cruising speed also increases drag. Newer cars (except the Juara) are aerodynamically designed for fuel efficiency. Stop adding unnecessary external accessories such as jutting elbows.

13. Meter The Meter
Keep track of your car’s fuel consumption by monitoring the odometer or tripmeter. A sudden drop may mean mechanical problems. Timely oil change and other maintenance can save you significant amount of fuel.

14. Try A Different Nasi Lemak
All petrol are the same except for the additives and advertising. Contrary to what most Malaysians believe, you can mix your fuel. There’s really no need to waste fuel by driving out of the way just to fill up your favourite brand and redemption card.
Link to this artcle: http://www.tvsmith.net.my/duasen/130505_fuel.html
15. Get A New Boss
Use online banking or find a better employer. Stop driving to an ATM every hour just to check whether your salary is in.

*Your mileage may vary

© 2005 TV SMITH
Link to this article: http://www.tvsmith.net.my/duasen/130505_fuel.html

April 2008

For the last 2 weeks of April, I was in the land of Brunei Darussalam. It was my first trip to Brunei & I was there on to assist in some training work to expose secondary school students on the ideas & techniques pertaining to accelerated learning and mind mapping.

The trip was made possible by the invitation of Pn Muhaini’s old friend from her student days who now is a director with the Ministry of Education, Brunei Darussalam.

The experience for me was very interesting and an experience that shall assist me to learn more about  the various approaches involved in education and also new cultures that I have come to encounter during this nearly 2 week visit.

We had the opportunity to conduct training in 3 different schools over a 12 day period (with a few breaks in between). The medium of instruction was English and I must say that to some extent, the students English was considered above average.

Being in school more than a decade ago, it reminds me of a time when we really are unsure of what we will become in life, what really happens after school and maybe that curious question that all parents dread to answer : if the working life & the job market is not what it used to be today, why do we have to go to school anyway ?

I took about 1,000 pics of the trip & events so you can view them on my flickr page : http://www.flickr.com/photos/drnaz

Just an update

Someone told me that they were bored of coming back and only seeing that there has been no update to my blog as late. And what more, they told me… “until now, it’s still the FELDA story”.

Well, they were quite shocked when I told them that not more than 5 weeks after the guy landed in Down Under that he came back to KL on his own personal expense to settle some family matters… which he could have done when he had left in the first place … but due to plain ignorance, he preferred to spend an EXTRA few thousand Ringgit (which could have been more useful to buy baby formula & diapers) because he ‘thought’ he was smart.

Well, never mind the issue, I just hope that in the end he achieves what he is really in Aussie for with the resources allocated to him.