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Ph.D: "lousy excuses"

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What are you willing to sacrifice in order to achieve success? Something to share here...

 
You always have an excuse for not doing something, don't you??! From my observations, some of the most common excuses given by the lecturers in Malaysia (without PhD) include;  

 "...I am waiting for the right time and opportunity",
"...I am not qualified to do a PhD",
"...I am not having time and money",
"...most of the PhD programs are tough!",
bla...bla...bla...(100x)
 Come on! Face it, if you are truly committed to success, you won’t make these kinds of excuses. Please, accept the reality that everyone has the same 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. For me success requires no special talent or luck, it is just the mindset. So I hope you are not going to use these lousy excuses in your life again...


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You have to start somewhere, there are many out there who have started with nothing. You will never know how an opportunity performs until you try it. Use your background to your ability and start something today! Good luck!


You know what they say, Physics is FUN!

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Seminar Physics SPM 2013
 
Offer letter from PIBG

 'Physics is Fun!', maybe if we say it often enough our students will believe us. Trust me PHYSICS IS FUN! Keep saying it 100x, and try to believe it. hehe...

What is the 'easy way' to learn physics? If you want to be able to DO physics, you HAVE to learn the basic math because physics for me is inextricably linked to mathematics. We all know that science education especially Physics in the MALAYSIA is rather poor, and that the implications for our future are not good...
 One problem I see is that teachers do not provide enough opportunities for student feedback. Most physics curricula are rigid, and alot of teachers (tak semua ye...) just try to push through the syllabus! without stopping to check if everyone is on board. And oftentimes it seems like they just don't care.

Why can't all students enter the class with an attitude like "I CAN DO PHYSICS" instead of, "Physics is SO HARD" 

Bring PHYSICS fun and alive!


Thank you PIBG Sekolah Menengah Islam Al-Amin, Gombak...and to all my students taking SPM 2013, wish you all the very best. May god bless you guys!

My next seminar: St. John Institution's, Kuala Lumpur-7th July 2013



Permanently deleted!

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So funny! I finally decided to close my Facebook...It was definitely a tough move because I really missed logging in to see what’s new with my friends. I have found "so far" the life I have had without Facebook is richer than the one I had with it. Within a few days, I surprisingly got used to not having Facebook. I started to focus on myself and my issues rather than looking at other people's life and all their problems...


 Time will tell whether I will feel the need to log in again. For now, "permanently deleted" has suited me just fine...

Eqbal Zack can be reached at eqbalzack@yahoo.com 


Again, Physics Seminar 2013: Thank you St. John Institution!

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This is my third talk for 2013! Given at the Program Impak Maksimum SPM 2013, SMK St.John on 7 July 2013 (10.30 am-12.30 pm) in Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UniRazak), Kuala Lumpur.

Many thanks to St.John Institution, especially Cikgu Ven, Cikgu Rosniza, Cikgu Azizah and Cikgu Azlinah. THANK YOU for the invitation!

 The seminar is all about Physics and focus on how to score A+...! From my teaching experience Physics papers have patterns in their chapters. Its easy to spot them. Most effective ways just concentrate on "SURE COME OUT" chapters. Also, try to do pass year questions. Over and over again...and it will be OK.

 During the seminar, I show them the basic applications and concepts of Physics so that they can relate it to their daily experience. 

 Seeing your students learn just makes you even prouder to be a teacher.

 Physics is fun!! Just seeing in the eyes of my students their eagerness to learn gives me hope that there would be a better tomorrow. InshaAllah...

Where's Sir Eqbal Zack in this picture??? hehe...

Any questions or comments about Physics are welcome! I would love to hear from you! 
Please indicate your NAME, SCHOOL, E-MAIL so that I can get back to you. Alternatively you can leave a message at eqbalzack@yahoo.com



Happy Ramadhan and Aildilfitri Card 2013...

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I would like to wish a Happy Ramadhan to all Muslims all over the world. Happy fasting and happy performing tarawih. May this Ramadhan bring joy, health and wealth to you... 

It is a MUST for me every year to send Hari Raya cards. I will be posting my own Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2013 cards soon for my great followers and friends. Please stay tune...

Email me your full name and address and I will be sure to send this card to you! 
Eqbal Zack (EZ) can be reached at eqbalzack@yahoo.com

Believe it or not, I won the Grand Prize!!!

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yo! hi people...I'm serious on this one. I won the GRAND PRIZE a LED Toshiba 46 " + Shopping Voucher RM900 + Product of Unilever worth RM300 in The Speed Shopping Challenge at Giant, Kota Damansara contest!! Rezeki...hehe...

I can't believe my luck. Syukur tak terhingga...

Never would I thought that I would have a 46" TV because it is just simply too big to me...and costly to buy one. hehe...


Tempting!

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A very blessed Ramadhan to all my dear muslim readers. Today in short; a beautiful buka puasa with a gorgeous ending! haha...Buka puasa experience with pulut, fresh mango and coconut milk. Have you ever tried this dessert before?? I tell youuuuu...so delicious!! Please la try...

 Pulut mangga actually is glutinous rice served with mango cubes and mixed with coconut milk. Sweet and sticky, taste great! That is how I can described about this dish...


"Caption The Image" Win Gift Hamper & Duit Raya

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“CAPTION THE IMAGE” CONTEST!

Simply think and write a caption for this image. 



RULES:
Spread the words and invite friends to join. Don't forget to drop your link in the comment box.
Please submit your caption in Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Inggeris at my email: eqbalzack@yahoo.com
with your Full Name, E-mail and Handphone No.
The closing date for all caption submission is midnight, 31 July 2013.
Caption will be judged on the degree to which EZ believed that the caption conveys the message and spirit of the Aidilfitri.


PRIZE x 1
ONE [1] lucky follower with Best Caption win GIFT HAMPER from




+ Duit Raya RM100







PRIZE x 3

 All winners will get Duit Raya RM50

Good Luck guys!



Unbiased reviews of Jom Western!

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Alhamdulillah...We are in the second week of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan (day 14)...OK. When talk about western restaurant, I'm sure a lot of people have "JOM WESTERN...SIMPLY SEDAP" pop up in their mind especially those who stay around Wangsa Maju or Ampang area. Last Friday, I had a buka puasa with my sis Nita, Zaki and Zaidi.  It was some sort of a "reunion" between me and my sis. Thanks to my sis sebab belanja. Terima kasih daun keladi, lain kali belanja la kami lagi...hehe

 The restaurant located at Ground Floor AEON BIG, Section 5 Wangsa Maju, serving Malaysian and also western delicacies. 

Not so western...My sis ordered Ayam Pandan, Nasi Goreng Chicken Maryland, Spaghetti Carbonara, Air Serai and Bandung Laici...Really, everything looks so delicious!

 Those ayam pandan are pure heaven! Rated 4.5/5.0

To be honest I love this restaurant, the food was amazing and this is my favourite western restaurant for the moment....

I'm in today's Berita Harian newspaper!

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Salam Nuzul Quran to all my dear muslim readers. Hey! Look at me...I'm in BERITA HARIAN (BH SENTRAL) today Page 7, the success of The Speed Shopping Challenge. I won the GRAND PRIZE a LED Toshiba 46" + Shopping Voucher RM900 + Product of Unilever worth RM300 ...aahhh feeling like celeb right now! hehe...

It’s me, EZ and my friend Zaidi, Suzi Fazilah aka Mama Zharfan in the picture. A real moment of us joining the "Speed Shopping Challenge" at Giant Kota Damansara. 

Full article. It says "Eratkan hubungan keluarga"...


I’ve been asked by several readers and friends how to win a contests. That said, I do have some great tips for how to win a contests. hehe...OK my tips,

DON’T GIVE UP!!!

From my experience, contests winners are judged to win by their skill. Some people give up trying after they lose the first time. Pleasee...keep on trying as you will get better with lots and lots of practice! With time, you will also learn the tricks and trades of competition as one contest might be different from the other. Lastly, don’t give up trying and have fun in whatever you do...Inshaallah, there is every chance YOUR name will pop up on the winners' list!! For muslims, jangan lupa ZAKATKAN kemenangan anda ye.You will SOON be hearing "Congratulations, You Have Won" a LOT MORE OFTEN! :)

"Caption The Image Contest". Come see the winners...

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“CAPTION THE IMAGE” CONTEST RESULTS!
Simply think and write a caption for this image. 

Thanks to everyone for participating...(which put a big smile on my face). hehe...



PRIZE x 1
One lucky follower with Best Caption win GIFT HAMPER from AEON BiG + Duit Raya RM100

Congratulations toAyueJean "AJ" Rejaluddin (http://ayuejean.blogspot.com)

Gift Hamper-AEON BiG

PRIZE x 3
All winners will get Duit Raya RM50

1. Fya Pelangi (http://www.fyapelangi.com)

2. Hasrul Hassan (http://www.hasrulhassan.com)

3. Nurul'Ain Abdul Rahman (http://belogkiter.blogspot.com)

Congratulations to the 4 winners. I will contact you soon for your account info and other details. 
For any queries, please write eqbalzack@yahoo.com


I won RM1000 "duit raya" from Courts!

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Its only 2 days left for us before celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri after thirty day of fasting for Muslims. This year is a good year for Muslims. Hari Raya falls on 8 August, Thursday! Long weekend since 9 August also Public Holiday. Yeahh! Raya sakan!

Syukur, once again I won a RM1000 of COURTS shopping voucherfor TEA POT "Menangi Dekorasi Kediaman Idaman 2013" Sentuhan Eric Leong Contest. Rezeki lagii....Looks like my Aidilfitri this year is filled with RM1000 shopping voucher! hehe...


RM1000 (RM100 X 10 pcs). Thank you so much F & N Dairies Sdn. Bhd. for this amazing prize!

THANK YOU for the Raya card guys!
#About how I feel...I really wish the friendship I have with you all guys out there will never end. I really treasure my friends even we hardly get the chance to communicate or meet. I love u guys♥♥ haha...suddenly emo in the morning... 

 SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI
 MAAF ZAHIR & BATIN
Have a funtastic weekend everyone! Bear in mind that our safety and that of our family is our responsibility and not the police. 




An outdated photo!

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Salam...Hi everyone. Well it has been a long holiday, and now time to catch up on other aspects of my life. I took a few weeks break from my blog and returned to Pulse A today!! Just a quick update before I leave the lovely land of Malaysia. I am off to Korea. Yes! I am going to Korea soon. hehe... OK. Here are some photographs about last Raya (an outdated photos). :)

My big family! My priority...

Posing sampai pengsan! hehe...Who cares, they got whatever they wanted!

Here is my last words for this post, "Selamat Hari Raya. Maaf Zahir and Batin...again!" 
A huge apologize to all people around me! Bye... :)

Look what I won!

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Salam...Morning everyone! Yesterday must have been some sort of record, I went to FOUR (4) shopping complex in a day with my friend. I found myself exhausted at the end of the day. Alhamdulilllah, slept well last night and when I got up I felt a little light at the end of the tunnel. hehe...
 OK. Good news! I really can't believe it also, but it was actually me who won PERADUAN DUGRO HABIB RAYA-menang emas 916 katanya... Thank you DUMEX! :) 

     This is an awesome win for me. The prize giving event will take place on 29 August 2013 (Thursday)

My schedule is so busy these days that unfortunately, "lepak" is just something I rarely have time for. This is what happens when you find "something" that keeps you busy 24/7. Photo: @ J.Co Donuts & Coffee Cafe, Kota Damansara. Resting time...for me, this place has great donuts! The overall atmosphere is relaxing, and great to have an Ice Creme Brulee together with friends. 

Glazy and Caviar Strawberry donuts. The small chocolate balls on the choco cavier strawberry donut are nice. Everything is freshly made, and tastes amazing!

Thank you Habib Jewels. Bling-bling uolls...!!!

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I am so excited to share with you the prize giving event photos, "PERADUAN DUGRO HABIB RAYA" at HABIB JEWELS, Mid Valley Megamall today. yeayy...first time dapat emas, bling-bling uolls!!!  haha...

 Thanks HABIB JEWELS and DUMEX!

Beautiful gold pendant! For sale...

If anyone is interested in buying these TWO (2) beautiful gold pendants (Gold: 916, Weight: 4.9 gram) please email me at: eqbalzack@yahoo.com
Thank you.

Keep reading: Look what I won!




Boom!!! I won Grand Prize again...

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Salam...I was just notified via G-Dex that I won a Grand Prize on this one! I am the 
Grand Prize Winner of the ECONSAVE-RAIKAN RAYA BERSAMA P&G!! 
And apparently I won 1 Unit Panasonic Washing Machine!! Alhamdulillah...what an honor and surprise to be the Grand Prize Winner! Thank you so much judges! 

Winner notification letter...I am still in shock that I won!

 Contest form ECONSAVE-RAIKAN RAYA BERSAMA P&G

Simple rules, just "Lukiskan corak "Oral-B" secara kreatif". What a fun contest!!!


fyi, I had a lot of fun thinking about the design for this contest! I never thought I would win the grand prize. hehe...That's all guys. Have a dynamic day!!



Back to work after 3 years "holidays"!

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Well, life is what it is...and I have to go back to work, inshaallah in October after my 3 years "holidays" (as a full time Ph.D candidate). And some people might think, "What a great break, 3 years tuu...?? You deserve it!", haha, takde maknanya...coz I'm still struggling with my Ph.D research... :)
For me, returning to work after a long break is never easy, even when you love your job. I'm a bit nervous actually that I won't be as sharp as I was once I go back, being out of the work environment as a lecturer for so long. I'm sure the first few days or maybe weeks should be a little unsettling; new atmosphere and new work mates. But I'm trying to get back in the groove!! Wish me luck!

Breakfast @ OLDTOWN White Coffee & Kaya and Butter Toast 

How do you get back into the swing of things after taking time off?
I had love to hear your comments. Thanks you. :)


Ph.D convocation, it's bound to be my turn soon...

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Alhamdulillah, my brother-in-law, Butanaziba Lubega Yunus (abang Yunus) just got his Doctor of Philosphy (Ph.D) in Social Sciences last Monday, 30 September 2013 at Universiti Malaya (UM). 


"Ambil aura". It's actually a candid shot. Soon it will be my turn! Inshaallah...

The conferment of Doctoral Degree (Ph.D)-morning session... 

We are family...My sis, Nita Zakaria, abang Yunus and her daughter, Maymun.


I did it again! The Grand Prize goes to....Eqbal Zack!!!

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arghhhh!!!! Today was such an awesome day. I'm sort of having a heart attack right now. hehe...
Big news guys! I won a GRAND PRIZE (again) in the "Peraduan Jawab & Cipta Majalah Anis & Masholidays" Contest! 
 I won 5 Days/4 Nights BEIJING Muslim Tour Package for 2 (two) persons. This package entitles for a four nights' accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Beijing and return Economy Class on Malaysia Airlines. Syukur alhamdulillah...

Thank you very much for team Majalah ANIS and MASholidayschose me as the GRAND WINNER in the Peraduan Jawab & Cipta (Slogan) ANIS MASholidays 2013! 

 Official letter from MASholidays...Beijing, here I come!

Congratulations to all winners...


Off and away to Korea!

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Salam and morning everyone. Tickets are booked and plans are being made, so I hope it's really happening. fyi, I'll be off for a "mini-vacation" with little or no time to look in here. Inshaallah four days from now, I will be stepping on the land of South Korea for a week. yay!

Rezeki 2013...FREE trip to Korea! Wishing everything during the trip went smoothly and safely. I will be buying a lot of souvenirs back home (for my family, students, colleague and bloggers) and taking a lot of beautiful photographs, to be kept as wonderful memories!

To all my Physics students (SPM 2013), I'm taking a bit of a break, tak lama seminggu je. Wish you all the best! Take care of your health and don't over stress. :)

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