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Someone sent me the following post which I am sharing with you. Special dedication to all dog lovers including Edward, Stephen, StraightTalking and all other readers who are animal lovers, not forgetting Cat-in-Sydney.

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Since the 1970's, I have admired many of Tengku Razaleigh's qualities and this report HERE reinforces my perspective of this regal leader.



For a man of his stature, background and experience, he could certainly throw his weight around but he has not done so. Such a stance reflects the depth of his character and values. Despite being a prince, Tengku Razaleigh demonstrates much humility and sensibility in his words that are carefully weighed and executed wisely.

While some characters are very petty and have no qualms about taking legal action against others for a variety of reasons, here is one man who is different from the others because he does not intend to take legal action against Bayan Baru MP Datuk Seri Zahrain Hashim’s revelation in Parliament where he listed eight Barisan Nasional (BN) lawmakers (including Tengku Razaleigh) who had wanted to jump to PKR in its Sept 16 Putrajaya takeover bid two years ago.

I admire Tengku Razaleigh for his sense of fairness and wisdom. He knows what is important and what are the issues that are worthy of a good fight and what are those that are mere petty issues that do no merit discussion.

When G. Manimaran asked him if he would take legal action against the former Penang PKR chief, Tengku Razaleigh asked: “For what?”

Personally, I do not see any sense in filing law suits over petty issues for the sake of nitpicking or mudslinging objectives. It is a waste of time and resources of the country's legal system. Such a process is both destructive and should not be used so randomly. Law suits should be filed when the situation warrants such a move.

Tengku Razaleigh has displayed much wisdom in knowing what he should fight for and this report in Malaysian Insider on Goodwill payments lead to graft, abuse is a good example of his stand.

I know that he is indeed an erudite gentleman and was most impressed with the preface that he wrote for Datuk Zaid Ibrahim's book "I, TOO AM MALAY".

If only more leaders could demonstrate the elegance and wise choice in words like Tengku Razaleigh instead of being on the offensive to find fault with others like what many are doing so freely.

Instead of focusing on the weak points of other leaders or parties, why can't they campaign or work towards the collective good of society in clear, tangible and practical ways that can show results? Why must so many concentrate on and play up certain issues that do not make our country a better place at all? I am so sick of the vile and virulent statements that some spew from their mouths - words and messages that spread negativism and gloom instead of hopeful thoughts and practical statements that tell us what they will do, can do and/or plan to do. Are such negative messages a ploy to distract others from their own weaknesses or problems in their own backyard or their hidden agenda?

The current mudslinging matches between various factions is MOST unhealthy and definitely creates a negative climate, not only for citizens but also for investors.

In the past, there used to be reports that outlined the efforts of certain lawmakers in their constituencies. Today, we read about how one is being questioned by the law, or being sued or being lambasted etc etc. That is certainly very depressing. When was the last time anyone highlighted his/her plan for the rakyat who elected them into that position of power? This question applies to those MPs on both sides of the divide!!!

The time has come for leaders to practise the art of meditation and to try a little bit of kindness towards others. The time has come for our leaders to really think of the rakyat instead of their own objectives. Just because others are on the offensive does not mean one has to retaliate. We have to know what is worth the battle and what is not.

Definitely, Tengku Razaleigh is well aware if this maxim and is a shining example in this area. I salute him for his perseverance in speaking up without fear or favor on the oil royalty issue. He certainly has the interests of the rakyat in his heart. Kudos to him - a true prince indeed!

A priest goes into a barber's shop sits down, gets a good haircut, thanks the barber, and asks how much he owes him. The barber says, 'Father, you're a holy man, a man of the cloth there is no charge you.'



The priest blesses the barber and says, 'Thank you very much' and goes about his business. The next day, 10 gold coins magically appear on the barber's doorstep.

A few days later, a Buddhist monk goes in for a shave and a shine, and when the time comes to pay the barber says, 'No money, please, you're a spiritual leader, a man of the people, it's on the house.'

The next day, magically appearing on the doorstep are 10 magnificent rubies.

The following week a rabbi comes in, gets a haircut, goes to pay and the barber says, 'No, Rabbi, you are a learned man, a wise man, I can't take any money from you, go in peace.'

Then the next day, the barber opens his shop to find 10 Rabbis waiting for a haircut.

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Berlin - A German man drank too much, wet his bed and set fire to his apartment while trying to dry his bedding, police in the western town of Muelheim said on Monday.

'He was too drunk to go to the toilet, 'said a police spokesman.' The next morning he put a switched-on hairdryer on the bed to dry it and left the apartment.' When the 60-year-old returned, his home and belongings were in flames.'

Firemen eventually put out the blaze.

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Another Bad Hair Day?

Alan walks in to the barbershop.

The barber says, 'What will it be today?'
Alan replies says, 'Well I want it going with my waves on top, faded on one side, plug the other, and just make it all out of shape and messed up.'

The barber answers frowning, 'Now why in the world do you want your hair cut like that?'
Alan says, 'That's how you cut it last time.'

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Another Barber Joke

Paul enters a barber shop for a shave. While the barber is foaming him up, he mentions the problems he has getting a close shave around the cheeks.

'I have just the thing,' says the barber taking a small wooden ball from a nearby drawer. 'Just place this between your cheek and gum.'
Paul places the ball in his mouth and the barber proceeds with the closest shave the man has ever experienced. After a few strokes the client asks in garbled speech. 'And what if I swallow it?'

No problem,"' says the barber. 'Just bring it back tomorrow like everyone else does.'

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People Do Have the Funniest Eating Habits

* A meal in Istanbul could include lamb eyeballs dressed in a traditional Turkish cream sauce. Aboriginals eat chopped, marinated kangaroo tails.
* In Central and South America, iguana meat is sautéed and turned into a gastronomic casserole that is eaten with bread or rice.
* Australian aboriginals commonly eat chopped, marinated kangaroo tails and sugar ants.
* Pickled ram's testicles and decomposed shark meat are among the traditional Icelandic foods that present special challenges for tourists.
* In parts of Asia and Africa, locusts are typically dredged in wild honey to give them extra flavour.
* And people still reportedly breed dogs for food throughout severely impoverished areas of Korea and China. North American and UK animal rights groups are working to ban the practice.
* Bear paws and filets remain a highly prized dinner in Russia and Eastern Europe.
* Fresh snake meat is readily available in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Phoenix, Arizona.
* Chinese delicacies include shark fin soup and pigeon soup, while we here in the West have a fondness for goose liver pâté and frog legs.

Hope you liked this selection of humor. I am back to normal blogging today so the next sopo post should be up at about 11a.m. I had such severe blogging withdrawal symptoms yesterday when I did not do any sopo posts. Take care and have a lovely day!