Random Messages for Randoms

OK here is the deal. I recently heard someone said to me (not directly, covertly I may say) that laptop consumes more energy than a desktop. So, that really made me feels sick of the deceit. Hence, I made a little research about which saves more energy? Here there are some facts about desktop vs. laptops. 1. Comparing the 30W for a powerful notebook (including LCD screen) with the 120W desktop PC plus the 80 W CRT screen, savings could really be up to 80%. And even in the notebooks intended as 'desktop replacement', with a larger screen (up to 16-17") and less aggressive power management settings, the savings are still well over 50%. ( http://www.eu-energystar.org/en/en_022p.shtml ) 2. If you are considering buying a new computer, you may want to keep in mind that a laptop consumes significantly less power than a desktop, with 50% to 80% energy savings over a desktop (depending on model). 3. In areas with blackouts and power-surges the notebook (batteries included) could s

This is my real experience there at this particular Nando's. When I was eating there with my mates. When I have ordered my food I couldn't believe my experience there at this Nando's. Their service is totally rude and very embarrassing to me. Can you imagine, while you are eating at a table and all of a sudden come a waiter asking you to leave the table because they want to reserve it for someone else. This exactly happened to me when I was eating there with my mates. We ordered as usual and went to a table and waited there with my other friends. We got our food as usual at that table and started eating. Then came from out of nowhere, a waiter, asked us to leave the table saying that the table was reserved. Since when the table was reserved? If it was, they should have placed a sign saying that it was. But as far as I knew and I know that my eyes can still see clearly without any vague impression that there was No Sign saying that the table was reserved! The waiter said s

How to teach language? I have no idea why I want to post this up on the internet, especially on my blog. Actually, I have not updated my blog for quite some times already and here it is "How to teach language?" According to what I have learnt in the lectures from this year and last year, there are 4 strands in order for someone to be competent in language that they're learning. There're 4 strands which are; Meaning Focus Input, Meaning focus input in teaching students on some things that they're already familiar with so that it'll be meaningful to them. This does not have to involve heavy demand in language. It should be easy for students to understand the task that requires reading and listening. Meaning Focus Output Output focuses on the productive skills that students have to do in the language learning classroom. This involves speaking and writing. The task that teacher give to students should be meaningful as it should be known by the students or students