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August 03, 2008

Malaysia is one of the rapidly growing economies in the world which is located in the heart of South-East Asia and comprises of two parts namely Peninsular Malaysia, bordering with Thailand in the North and Singapore in the South; and East Malaysia, with the states of Sarawak and Sabah sharing the island of Borneo, with Indonesia.
Malaysia is one of the most pleasant and peaceful countries to visit in South-East Asia. Malaysian society stands on a lively and interesting fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous cultures and customs. Malaysia is a land of fascinating sights and attractions. Rich in colour and contrasts, her multi-faceted charm provides intriguing images that leave visitors to the country in awe. The natural warmth of Malaysians is legendary; wherever one goes, the friendliness and hospitality of the people would prove to be a very special experience. Malaysia is paradise blessed with sun-drenched beaches, enchanting islands, diverse flora and fauna, forest retreats and magnificent mountains. A land of many colours is a popular holiday

Fact File
Official name : The Federation Of Malaysia
Government : Constitutional Monarchy
Nationality : Malaysian
Capital city : Kuala Lumpur

Ethnic Group : 50% Malay, 33% Chinese, 9% Indian, plus indigenous tribes such as Orang Asli and Iban
Location : Southeastern Asia, peninsula and northern one-third of the island of Borneo, bordering Indonesia and the South China Sea, south of Vietnam
Petronas Towers Continent : Asia
Currency : Malaysia Ringgit (RM); 1 RM = 11.454 Indian Rupee = 0.2632 US $ = 0.2173 Euro (subject to change)
Population : 23 million
Languages : English, Tamil, Chinese, Malay
Religion : 52% Muslim, 17% Buddhist, 12% Taoist, 8% Christian, 8% Hindu, 2% tribal
Area : 329,750 sq km
Famous for : Tropical rainforests, iydillic beaches
Major cities : Kuala Lumpur, Genting, Langkawi, Penang
Neighbouring countries : Indonesia

Clothing : Lightweight, washable, casual clothes are the order of the day in Malaysia - cotton or cotton-rich/synthetic mix (preferably the former) are recommended. A light sweater is a good idea for cooler evenings
Major events : Hari Raya Puasa,. Hari Raya Haji. Chinese New Year Thaipusam Kota Belud Tamu Besar
Things to Buy : designer collections, elegant footwear, exclusive watches, optical items, and quality fabrics. Electrical appliances, electronic equipment, computers, and cameras
Things to do : Shopping, sightseeing
Cuisine : Malay, Chinese and Indian

Visa Permit
The applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Malaysia; one visa application form; (photocopy allowed); two passport-size recent photographs; confirmed onward/ return air ticket with travel itinerary; onward visa; a typed covering letter from the applicant and foreign exchange endorsement on the passport are mandatory. Visa is valid for 90 days and more upto one year and stay issued is at the discretion of the Immigration Authorities at entry. Processing time is three working days.

Culture
Malaysia is a predominantly Muslim and conservative country, and observance of local customs and behaviour is appreciated. Modesty of dress in public places is expected. For formal or semi-formal occasions men can go for a long-sleeved batik shirt. Outside beach resorts women should not wear dresses or very short skirts or shorts. Topless sunbathing is not acceptable at the beach or poolside. Check the required dress code before entering any place of religious worship. While visiting a Malaysian home it is customary to remove footwear. When trekking one must take care of the wildlife and environment. The Malays are warm, friendly but often shy. Expression of anger or impatience are frowned upon by both Malays and Chinese.

When to Go
One should avoid the November to January rainy season on Peninsula Malaysia's east coast. The time to see turtles on the east coast is between May and September.

Climate
Close to the Equator, Malaysia occupies two distinct regions: Peninsular Malaysia, extending from the Thai frontier to the border of Singapore; and the States of Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo's northern coast.
At lower altitudes the weather is normally warm, humid and sunny year-round, with temperatures hovering around 32°C by day and 22°C at night. The seasons follow the monsoon winds. Rainfall is erratic in nature as it comes in quick, heavy downpours, followed by sunshine within the hour.
On the west coast of the Peninsula the rainfall is from September to December. On the east coast and in Sabah/Sarawak the monsoon rains normally occur between October and February. At higher altitudes (in hill-stations, for example) temperatures are much lower, with averages of 23°C by day and 10°C by night.

Getting There
By Air : Malaysia's main international airport is at Sepang, 50km (31mi) south of KL. Tourists either fly into Sepang or arrive overland from Thailand or Singapore. Penang also has international flights, and Kuching in Sarawak and Tawau in Sabah have flights to/from Kalimantan.
By Road : There are five road border crossings between Malaysia and Thailand (two on the west coast, one in the centre and two on the east coast). There is also a west-coast rail link.
By Sea : To get to/from Singapore, you can cross the causeway at Johor Bahru, catch a ferry or take the train. There are three ferry services between Malaysia and Indonesia (Penang-Medan, Melaka-Dumai and, in East Malaysia, Tawau-Tarakan).

Getting Around
By Air : Malaysian Airline System (MAS) is the main domestic airline providing service to both the peninsula and Sabah and Sarawak.
By Road : Peninsular Malaysia has a fast, economical and widespread bus system, and this is generally the best way to get around. Minibuses cover the main routes. Buses ply Sarawak's major trunk road, but hardly anywhere else.
Local taxis in Malaysia are metered.
Long-distance taxis and rental cars are also available.
By Trains : There are basically only two lines: one linking Singapore to Thailand via KL and Butterworth, and the other branching off at Gemas and heading northeast to Kota Bharu.

Major Attractions
Kuala Lumpur : This ancient city has grown to a modern, bustling city of almost two million people, is the focal point of new Malaysia. The city's bustling streets, its modern office towers, and its cosmopolitan air project reflect an unbounded spirit of progress and symbolize Malaysia's leap into a bright future. The city brings together Malaysia's past and present, its many constituent cultures, and even its remarkable natural treasures, allowing first-time visitors an invaluable opportunity to see Malaysia as a whole before setting off to explore its parts.
The botanical and bird parks of the Lake Gardens provide a glimpse of the unspoiled beauty and variety of Malaysia's plants and animals. The vibrant Central Market, the National Museum, music, crafts, and cultural practices from Kelantan to Sarawak can be explored and experienced in the city.
Cameron Highlands : The centre of Peninsular Malaysia, comprises a series of hill stations at altitudes between 1500-1800m (4920-5904ft). This fertile area is the centre of Malaysia's tea industry and it's the place where locals and visitors come to escape the heat of the plains.
Georgetown - Penang Island : This is one of the country's premier resort areas which is 285 sq km (177 sq mi) in area and is located off Peninsula Malaysia's northwestern coast.
Penang Island is marked also because of the vibrant city of Georgetown on the island's northeastern coast which has more Chinese flavour than either Singapore or Hong Kong.

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Baseball Pitching Tips for Kids

March 29, 2008

Baseball Pitching Tips for Kids Baseball Pitching Tips for Kids by Roger Nelson

Every kid that loves baseball has fantasized about being a great pro pitcher and throwing a perfect game. It’s one of those universal American dreams of little boys everywhere. While dreams like these should never be quashed, its important for responsible adults to teach kids how to pitch a baseball with the correct form and control. Without such guidance, overly enthusiastic children run a real risk of doing damage to their arms, elbows, and shoulder joints when throwing baseballs.

The first thing ever kid needs to learn before he takes the mound to pitch in a baseball game is the correct form. Not only will this give his pitches more power and control, it will also put less strain on the important and vulnerable parts of the body. There are two big keys for baseball pitchers. First, it must be taught to youngsters that effective and safe pitching is powered mainly by the legs, not the arm.

A good training tip is to have players watch several pro baseball games, paying close attention to the form of the pitchers as they wind up and throw. Have them note how the legs are what propel them, and that the arm is really just a means of directing the ball. Kids arent analyzers, and most of them will attempt to pitch a baseball using all arm strength. This is sure path to injury!

The other crucially important aspect of pitching a baseball that must be taught early is the role of the elbow. The natural tendency, especially in kids, is to simply try to throw the baseball as hard as they can each and every time. Again, this invites injury and can actually rob them of speed on every pitch.

The proper form is to train the elbow to lead the hand. The elbow should stay ahead of hand until just before release of the baseball. This takes some practice, but once a child learns to do it without forcing it, he s on the path to better control, more power, and (most importantly) a safe baseball throwing motion.

Caution: in conjunction with this move, baseball pitchers must learn to keep their throwing arm’s shoulder in close to their body. One of the biggest hazards is letting the shoulder jut forward or to the side early in the pitching motion. The elbow moving ahead will put strain on the shoulder joint if it isn’t kept close in. Again, this takes repeated practice, especially for kids for whom baseball pitching is new and whose bodies are not yet under their full control.

A good idea is to impress upon the young pitcher that speed isnt the top priority in good baseball pitching, control is. This serves two purposes. First, it will help you slow him down in order to ingrain the proper and safe movements outlined above. Second, its generally easier to build up speed after control is learned when throwing a baseball than it is to learn control after speed.

Roger Nelson, who began in Little League and coaches baseball players now, knows that getting on base is a key element in winning a game. Pitching machines can help players get that batting practice.Visit http://www.AllaboutPitchingMachines.com.

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No BS Domain Names

March 29, 2008

No BS Domain Names No BS Domain Names by JeffSolochek

They always say that when choosing a domain name use keywords in it but I had to figure it out on my own because no one actually will tell you how to do it. After reading the tip about using keywords I came up with the domain tipsonhowtosavemoney.com vet the truth be told I had created a new keyword because unless somebody actually entered tipsonhowtosavemoney as one word in the search box they would not pull up my domain. I at first thought that the search engines would be able to see the words tips, save and money in my url but that isn't the case. You have to separate the keywords with hyphens.

When my wife and I started web hosting we registered the domains coastal-georgia-hosting ,com and .net. This way anybody who searches on the words coastal or Georgia or hosting will have a good chance of pulling up our domain. In order to get higher rankings the search engines like to see the domain and the title of your site to be the same so the title on our hosting site is Coastal Georgia Hosting. People, companies, who register their company name as a domain are basically reinventing the wheel for instance Bob's Sloppy Joes as bobssloppyjoes.com. They just invented a new keyword.

I figured that people doing a search for hosting providers have a good chance of pulling up our site. The same goes for anybody search on the word Georgia or coastal. When they do a search for both Georgia and hosting at the same time the chances that our site will show up in the results are even greater.

Some experts say not to chose too long of a domain name but I don't buy this. If you choose a domain name that has 15 keywords in it then you have increased your chances that your domain will show up in the results of somebody doing a search on one or two of those keywords. Now if you also use your domain name in the title of your site then your chance are even great that your site will come up more often.

Jeffrey Solochek is the Purple Cow of todays writers always adding his own unique wit and humor to everything. http://www.nosugarcoating.info

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