The new Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Samsung is currently marketing the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) together with the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) - the improved versions of both variants.

The Galaxy Note 10.1 is basically designed based on Samsung's Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) but comes with  S-Pen. It allows users to draw, annotate and write notes on the 10.1in screen. It has faster 1.4GHz processor, more RAM and better camera. Other than that they are practically the same slabs.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 - Image: techworld.

**UPDATE: Malaysia pricing and packages here. **

Key Features of the Galaxy Note 10.1

Price                        : TBA, but The Inquirer quoted £399 (16GB WiFi only)
                                : £499 (16GB WiFi + 3G)
Screen size              : 10.1-inch
Processor                 : 1.4GHz quad-Core processor, 2GB RAM
Operating system      : Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich
Storage capacity       : 16GB, but also possibly 32GB and 64GB
Mobile connectivity    : WiFi, 3G
Camera                    : 5 MP
Announced               : Feb 2012 at MWC 2012, then re-announce last week (August 2012)
Availability                : end-August 2012 (expected)

All specifications obtained from Techwold.

This 10.1" slab is said to be an attempt to match the iPad. Let's see how it fares, considering it has gone back to the drawing board for 6 months since its first announcement in February 2012.

Perhaps an interesting option (or rather more confusion to existing Galaxy Tab users), but I'm sticking to my snappy iPad 3 for now. Happy user.

Periodic health checks for employees after 40

It's should be a concern to all of us, especially women, that we actually start losing bone mass as early as 30. Well, that's at least what the adverts on electronic media (especially TV) keep drilling into our heads on regular basis.

Illustrative image: monash.edu

But what should concerns us more is the facts unveiled by Human Resources Ministry about the build up of illnesses - that went undetected - during our prime years and by the time we get past 40 we suddenly have to fork out substantial amount of our savings for treatment. Or, in the case of private sector employees, Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) being the party to shoulder the financial burden.

Human Resourses Ministry is saying now that workers in the private sector maybe required to undergo periodic health screening upon reaching age 40 due to the increasing number of health problems recorded in recent years.

For a relatively small population like Malaysia, the compensation payout is considered substantial:

2011 - RM1.8 billion
2010 - RM1.6 billion
2009 - RM1.3 billion
E.g. Dialysis treatment cost increased by 19% in 2011 compared to 2010.

You may say "Heck, I'm young. I'm only 22". The simple fact is that "Detecting a diseases early will reduce the risk to you and me compared with diagnosing the disease at a late stage or chronic stage".

So, there.

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The full article: Periodic health checks for employees after 40
by Malay Mail, August 10, 2012

Workers in the private sector maybe required to undergo periodic health screening upon reaching age 40 said the Deputy Minister of Human Resources Datuk Maznah Mazlan. She said the matter was being studied by the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) to detect health problems and diseases at the early stage among workers.

"The total number of health problem cases recorded under SOCSO is increasing each year, that is for last year alone, SOCSO paid nearly RM1.8 billion in compensation and benefits to its members and contributors.

"The total is increasing each year, from RM1.3 billion in 2009 to RM1.6 billion in 2010. Payments cover cost of medication and treatment which involves diseases and accidents," she said after visiting the Mawar Hemodialysis Centre (MHC) and the presentation of a dialysis machine to the MHC branch in Kuala Pilah and Bahau yesterday.

According to Maznah, should a health problem or disease be detected early, it was not only good for the workers involved, it would also ease the burden of SOCSO from paying high compensation. "Detecting a diseases early will reduce the risk to the worker compared with diagnosing the disease at a late stage or chronic stage," she said.

In this regard, Maznah said SOCSO had spent RM92.5 million in 2011 to pay for dialysis treatment to members who had subscribed to the organisation. The total had increased almost 19 per cent compared with RM77.2 million spent in 2010 for the same purpose.

"As at June this year, SOCSO has spent RM43.5 million to pay for such treatment cost and at the moment, SOCSO has appointed 366 dialysis treatment centres nationwide," she said.

10 Fruit Juices for Good Health

To summarise, some say soursop fruit is the best.

But there are many other fruits, apart from soursop, that have a great benefits for health. These fruits are can be consumed easier and more comfortable when processed into healthy fruit juice (I'm sharing this from what others shared with me):-

Let's drink!

We'll start from the 10th best known fruit to the best fruit juice ever known (the soursop). There were write-ups that mentioned soursop fruit as the “miracle fruit”.


No.10: Avocado Juice



Avocado juice for health benefits include:

• helps formation of red blood cells 
• Preventing anemia 
• For pregnant women, folic acid content of avocados can stimulate brain development and the formation of the spinal cord. 
• Controlling the bad fats (LDL cholesterol) and raise the good fats (HDL cholesterol) 
• Prevent stroke. 
• Anti-wrinkle

No.9: Tomato Juice



Tomato juice for health benefits are:

• High antioxidant useful to defend the body from free radicals.
• Content of lycopene in tomatoes could prevent prostate cancer.
• To maintain ideal body weight for those who are dieting to lose weight and may increase appetite for those who are raising the weight as well as in the recovery phase after illness.
• Preventing constipation.
• Glycogen levels can stabilize liver function.

No.8: Apple Juice



Apple juice for health benefits include:

• Content of quercetin in apples may act as anticancer and anti-inflammatory.
• Content of pectin can help remove dirt buildup in the gut for so long.
• Can lower cholesterol levels, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Can reduce appetite.
• Can treat headaches.

No.7: Strawberry Juice



Strawberry juice for health benefits include:

• Contain ellagic acid, which act as antioxidants to counteract free radicals that enter the body.
• Can inhibit tumor cell growth in lung, breast, cervix.
• Can cleanse the body’s digestive system.
• Controlling cholesterol levels.
• Can reduce pain in joints.

No.6: Guava Juice



Benefits contained in guava juice include:

• Can reduce cholesterol in the blood and lowers blood pressure.
• Can prevent thrush.
• Able to lose weight.
• Content of vitamin C in guava juice can relieve colds and coughs.
• Content astringent can cure diarrhea.
• Can prevent bone loss

No.5: Kiwi Juice



Kiwi juice for health benefits include:

• Rich in vitamin C is useful for protecting the body from cancer cells.
• Rich in fiber can reduce constipation.
• Content of potassium helps regulate blood pressure.
• To prevent infection, premature aging.
• Very good for those who suffer from heart disease.
• Relieve cold and flu.

No.4: Mango Juice



Mango juice for health benefits include:

• Can be as a disinfectant to cleanse the body and blood in the body.
• Rich in carotenoid that can help prevent colon cancer and cervical cancer.
• Can rejuvenate the body’s cells.
• Can prevent body odor caused by bacteria.

No.3: Noni Juice



Although it tastes pretty bad, but noni juice or noni fruit dutch is very beneficial to health, including:

• Can boost the immune system.
• Can normalize / reduce blood pressure.
• Be able to fight tumors and cancer cells.
• Contains scopoletin which functions as an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic.
• Very useful for the disease: hypertension, stroke, diabetes, migraine, vertigo, vaginal discharge, painful joints, etc.

No.2: Pomegranate Juice



Pomegranate juice for health benefits:

• Substances tannins can anesthetize roundworms, pinworms and tapeworms in the intestines and release it with feces.
• Rich in vitamins A, C, E and folic acid good for pregnancy.
• Rich in antioxidants that help prevent blockages in the arteries caused by cholesterol.
• Prevent the occurrence of prostate cancer.

And the BEST of all: No.1 - Soursop Juice



A study published by The Journal of Natural Products mentioned that the soursop fruit as the “miracle fruit” that is very nutritious for health, including:

• Can effectively pick and choose the target bad cells from 12 different types of cancer, namely breast cancer, prostate, lung, colon, pancreas.
• Working 10 thousand times more powerful to postpone cell growth cancer than drug (adriamycin) or chemo therapy.
• Sour sop juice selectively hunt down and kill the bad cells and not harm / kill healthy cells, in contrast with a deadly chemo therapy evil and gels healthy cells (ie causing hair loss).
• Increase energy, immune system, preventing it from infection, etc.