PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate)
Found in: Soft drink, water and beer bottles; mouthwash bottles; peanut butter containers; salad dressing and vegetable oil containers; ovenable food trays.
Recycling: Picked up through most curbside recycling programs.
Recycled into: Polar fleece, fiber, tote bags, furniture, carpet, paneling, straps, (occasionally) new containers
PET plastic is the most common for single-use bottled beverages, because it is inexpensive, lightweight and easy to recycle. It poses low risk of leaching breakdown products. Recycling rates remain relatively low (around 20%), though the material is in high demand by remanufacturers.
menarek kan???cited from here
A brilliant project by Leen Sadder, a graduate student at The School of Visual Arts:
"The MISWAK is a tooth-cleaning twig used mainly in the Middle East, Pakistan and India. Traditionally, the top is bitten off with every use to reveal soft bristles similar to that of a toothbrush.
THIS aims to repackage and promote the miswak as an organic, biodegradable, portable, more beneficial substitute for toothpaste and a toothbrush. The biggest challenge was figuring out how to package and market the twig to a contemporary American audience, who would not be entertained with the idea of biting off the top of the stick in order to use it. The solution for this is a cigar-cutter-like cap that peels off the outer layer to reveal the natural bristles, and slices them off after use. It also protects the stick from germs and microbes."
"Along with packaging, a campaign was designed to promote THIS. Using photographs of various sticks and a contrasting photograph of THIS toothbrush in a clean bathroom, a series of posters and print ads was designed to show the simplicity of the product.
In addition, an online campaign was launched which offered to donate a tooth-stick to a person in a developing country with every THIS purchase."
The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History is a 1978 book by Michael H. Hart, reprinted in 1992 with revisions. It is a ranking of the 100 people who, according to Hart, most influenced human history.
The first person on Hart's list is Muhammad. Hart asserted that Muhammad was "supremely successful" in both the religious and secular realms. He also believed that Muhammad's role in the development of Islam was far more influential than Jesus' collaboration in the development of Christianity. He attributes the development of Christianity to St. Paul, who played a pivotal role in its dissemination.
Muhammad p.b.u.h. The central human figure of Islam, regarded by Muslims as the last messenger and prophet of God. Active as a social reformer, diplomat, humanitarian, philanthropist, merchant, philosopher, orator, legislator, and military leader.
PETALING JAYA: Selepas drama bersiri berjudul Asmara tamat, siri baru menyusuli slot Lestaryberjudul Hani.
Siri itu lakonan Nur Fathia, Ryzal Jaafar, Siti Fathiyah, Rozita Che Wan, Esma Daniel, Nurul Elfira Loy, Zarynn Min, Airis Yasmin dan Ngasrizal Ngasri akan bersiaran pada 7 Disember ini, pukul 9.00 malam.
Drama 13 episod terbitan Layar Consult Sdn Bhd diarahkan oleh Heykal Hanifah berdasarkan skrip oleh Zabidi Mohamed mengisahkan cabaran hidup seorang remaja yang menjadi buta selepas menjalani pembedahan otak.
Sinopsis drama Hani di Slot lestari Tv3:
Ummu Hani lakonan Nur Fathia merupakan seorang pelajar Tingkatan Lima yang riang dan cemerlang dalam akademik dan kokurikulum.
Hani menyimpan cita-cita untuk menyambung pelajaran di luar negara dan mahu menjadi seorang pensyarah.
Irfan lakonan Ryzal Jaafar pula seorang pelajar baru yang berpindah ke sekolah Hani selepas ayahnya, Dr. Adib ditugaskan ke sebuah hospital di Kuala Lumpur.
Irfan menjadi seorang yang pendiam dan gemar menyepikan diri selepas kematian abangnya akibat leukimia.
Kawan baik Hani, Aliah lakonan Siti Fathiyah dan Jalilah cuba mendampingi Irfan tetapi hanya mendapat layanan dingin. Hani mendapat tahu Irfan gemar membaca maka dia mula membaca novel kegemarannya bagi menarik perhatiannya.
Sikap optimis Hani telah mempengaruhi Irfan, dia telah berubah menjadi seorang yang lebih aktif. Hubungan mereka juga menjadi rapat dan Hani mula menyimpan perasaan terhadap Irfan dalam diam.
Hani yang selalu mengalami sakit kepala dan pening telah disahkan mempunyai ketumbuhan dalam otaknya sebelum menghadapi peperiksaaan SPM. Lebih menyedihkan, dia akan menjadi buta selepas menjalani pembedahan otak bagi menyelamatkan nyawanya.
Hani tidak dapat menerima hakikat bahawa dia akan menjadi buta pada usia 17 tahun.
Baginya, berita tersebut umpama hukuman mati untuk mengejar cita-cita dan cintanya.
Emosi Ummu Hani tertekan selepas menjadi orang buta. Mariam lakonan pelakon jelita Rozita Che Wan dan Mokhtar iaitu Esma Daniel sekeluarga sering memberi motivasi dan kata-kata semangat kepada Ummu Hani.
Dr. Adib tidak mahu Irfan mengabaikan pelajarannya hanya kerana terlalu ambil berat terhadap Ummu Hani. Dr Adib dan Shafinaz merancang Aliah mendekati Irfan.
Selepas keputusan SPM diumumkan, Irfan dan Aliah berjaya melanjutkan pelajarannya dalam bidang perubatan di luar negara. Akhirnya, Irfan dan Aliah telah berkahwin dan kedua-duanya berjaya menjadi doktor.
Namun dapatkah Ummu Hani menerima hakikat bahawa kawan baiknya, Aliah telah menjadi suri hati Irfan?
Jangan lupa saksikan Drama Hani nanti yer!!!Mesti best ni:)
MediaMuslim.Info – Dia bernama Fakhitah, seorang wanita dari kalangan bangsawan Quraisy. Putri paman Rasululloh Shallallohu ‘alaihi wa sallam, Abu Thalib Abdu Manaf bin Abdil Muththalib bin Hasyim bin Abdi Manaf bin Qushay. Ibunya bernama Fathimah bintu Asad bin Hasyim bin Abdi Manaf. Dia saudari sekandung ‘Ali, ‘Aqil dan Ja’far, putra-putra Abu Thalib.
Dia begitu mengerti tentang agungnya hak seorang suami. Dia pun mengerti tentang hak anak-anak yang ditinggalkan suaminya dalam asuhannya. Dia tak ingin menyia-nyiakan satu pun dari keduanya, hingga dia dapatkan pujian yang begitu mulia, “Sebaik-baik wanita penunggang unta adalah wanita Quraisy, sangat penyayang terhadap anak-anaknya.”
Semasa jahiliyah, Rasululloh Shallallohu ‘alaihi wa sallam pernah meminangnya. Pada saat bersamaan, seorang pemuda bernama Hubairah bin Abi Wahb Al-Makhzumi pun meminangnya pula. Abu Thalib menjatuhkan pilihannya pada Hubairah hingga akhirnya Abu Thalib menikahkan Hubairah dengan putrinya. Dari pernikahan ini, lahirlah putra-putra Hubairah, di antaranya Ja’dah bin Hubairah yang kelak di kemudian hari diangkat ‘Ali bin Abi Thalib radhiallohu ‘anhu ketika menjabat sebagai khalifah- sebagai gubernur di negeri Khurasan. Putra-putra yang lainnya adalah `Amr, yang dulunya Ummu Hani` berkunyah dengannya, namun putranya ini meninggal ketika masih kecil, serta Hani` dan Yusuf.
Namun pada akhirnya, Islam memisahkan mereka berdua. Ketika Alloh Subhanahu wa Ta’ala membukakan negeri Makkah bagi Rasul-Nya Shallallohu ‘alaihi wa sallam dan manusia berbondong-bondong masuk Islam, Ummu Hani` radhiAllohu ‘anha pun berislam bersama yang lainnya. Mendengar berita keislaman Ummu Hani`, Hubairah pun melarikan diri ke Najran.
Pada hari pembukaan negeri Makkah itu, ada dua kerabat suami Ummu Hani` dari Bani Makhzum, Al-Harits bin Hisyam dan Zuhair bin Abi Umayyah bin Al-Mughirah, datang kepada Ummu Hani` untuk meminta perlindungan. Waktu itu datang pula ‘Ali bin Abi Thalib radhiallohu ‘anhu menemui Ummu Hani` sambil mengatakan, “Demi Alloh, aku akan membunuh dua orang tadi!” Ummu Hani` pun menutup pintu rumahnya dan bergegas menemui Rasululloh Shallallohu ‘alaihi wa sallam.
Saat itu Rasululloh ShallAllohu ‘alaihi wa sallam tengah mandi, ditutup oleh putri beliau, Fathimah radhiallohu ‘anha dengan kain. Ummu Hani` pun mengucapkan salam, hingga Rasululloh Shallallohu ‘alaihi wa sallam bertanya, “Siapa itu?” “Saya Ummu Hani`, putri Abu Thalib,” jawab Ummu Hani`. Rasululloh Shallallohu ‘alaihi wa sallam pun menyambutnya, “Marhaban, wahai Ummu Hani`!”
Lalu Ummu Hani` mengadu kepada Rasululloh Shallallohu ‘alaihi wa sallam tentang kedatangan dua kerabat suaminya untuk meminta perlindungan kepadanya sementara ‘Ali berkeinginan membunuh mereka. Maka beliau pun menjawab, “Aku melindungi orang yang ada dalam perlindunganmu dan memberi jaminan keamanan pada orang yang ada dalam jaminan keamananmu.” Usai mandi, Rasululloh Shallallohu ‘alaihi wa sallam menunaikan shalat delapan rakaat. Waktu itu adalah waktu dhuha.
Setelah Ummu Hani` berpisah dari suaminya karena keimanan, Rasululloh Shallallohu ‘alaihi wa sallam datang untuk meminang Ummu Hani`. Namun dengan halus Ummu Hani` menolak, “Sesungguhnya aku ini seorang ibu dari anak-anak yang membutuhkan perhatian yang menyita banyak waktu. Sementara aku mengetahui betapa besar hak suami. Aku khawatir tidak akan mampu untuk menunaikan hak-hak suami.” Maka Rasululloh Shallallohu ‘alaihi wa sallam mengurungkan niatnya. Beliau mengatakan, “Sebaik-baik wanita penunggang unta adalah wanita Quraisy, sangat penyayang terhadap anak-anaknya.”
Ummu Hani` radhiAllohu ‘anha meriwayatkan hadits-hadits dari Rasululloh Shallallohu ‘alaihi wa sallam yang hingga saat ini termaktub dalam Al-Kutubus Sittah. Dia pun menyebarkan ilmu yang telah dia dulang hingga saat akhir kehidupannya, jauh setelah masa khilafah saudaranya, ‘Ali bin Abi Thalib radhiAllohu ‘anhu, pada tahun ke-50 H. Ummu Hani` Al-Hasyimiyyah, semoga Alloh Subhanahu wa Ta’ala meridhainya…. Wallohu ta’ala a’lamu bish-shawab.
(Sumber Rujukan: Al-Bidayah wan Nihayah, Al-Imam Ibnu Katsir (4/292-293); Al-Ishabah, Al-Hafizh Ibnu Hajar Al-’Asqalani (7/317); Al-Isti’ab, Al-Imam Ibnu Abdil Barr (4/1963-1964); Ath-Thabaqatul Kubra, Al-Imam Ibnu Sa’d (8/47); Siyar A’lamin Nubala`, Al-Imam Adz-Dzahabi (2/311-314); Tahdzibul Kamal, Al-Mizzi (35/389-390))
taken from http://arsipsiroh.wordpress.com/2007/02/25/ummu-hani-bintu-abi-thalib-al-hasyimiyyah-radhiallohu-anha/
WASHINGTON – A nationwide recall of eggs linked to an outbreak of salmonella that has sickened hundreds of people in three U.S. states has been expanded and now covers 380 million eggs.
The eggs all came from a farm in Iowa linked to salmonella cases in California, Colorado and Minnesota over the last three months, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.
Affected by the recall are eggs packaged under brand names Lucerne, Albertson, Mountain Dairy, Ralph’s, Boomsma’s, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Farm Fresh, Shoreland, Lund, Dutch Farms and Kemps.
Wright County Egg, of Galt, Iowa, expanded a nationwide recall to 380 million eggs Wednesday from the initial recall of 228 million, the Egg Safety Center said.
Salmonella outbreaks nationwide have increased fourfold since May, sparking an investigation of the foodborne illness in 13 states, said the FDA. No deaths have been reported.
State and local officials were investigating salmonella cases in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas, the FDA said.
The number of salmonella cases reported each week, normally around 50, zoomed to 200 a week since May, the FDA said. Preliminary investigations pointed to eggs from Wright County Egg as a potential source.
Some 266 cases of salmonella in California have been linked to the eggs, Los Angeles County officials said on Tuesday.
“There have been confirmed Salmonella enteritidis illnesses relating to the shell eggs and traceback investigations are ongoing,” Wright County Egg said in a statement.
The company is part of DeCoster Farms, a family-run agribusiness that is a large egg producer. There was no answer to several calls on Wednesday to DeCoster offices in Clarion, Iowa.
The FDA said it was conducting an extensive investigation at the Iowa company, including sampling, a review of records and a search for potential sources of contamination, such as feed.
The egg producer said it was cooperating fully in the investigation and was diverting its eggs to a breaker for pasteurization to kill any harmful bacteria.
Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain and even more serious illness or death.
The eggs are in cartons of six, 12 or 18 eggs and come from plants identified as P-1026, P-1413 or P-1946 and followed by a number from 136 to 225. The figures are stamped on the end of the carton.
Key facts about salmonella
* Every year, approximately 40,000 cases of salmonella are reported in the United States, and 400 people die.
* People infected with salmonella usually have symptoms that include diarrhea, fever, nausea and stomach cramps that generally start within 12 to 72 hours after they ate infected food. The sickness usually lasts four to seven days.
* Severe infections are possible if salmonella spreads from the intestines to the bloodstream. Infants, the elderly and people with weaker immune systems are more susceptible, and antibiotics may be needed. The infection can cause death unless a person is treated with antibiotics.
* Raw or undercooked meat, poultry and eggs should not be eaten. Fruits, such as tomatoes, should be washed thoroughly.
* Meat and other foods should be kept separate to avoid cross contamination.e
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Agak concern pasal bende ni sbb ni under projek aku..so ade issue la bleyh ltk kat introduction..heheh
