PC or MAC?

The question of the day… no it is not ‘To be or not to be? ’The question we are talking about is, ‘PC or Mac?’ It goes without saying that PC and Mac have dominated the world of technology for decades and have created a huge impact on the lives of many. The impact is so great that it has even brought about stiff competition between users of these two. Millions worldwide have actually created a controversy that has taken by storm, and that is whether PC is better than Mac, or vice versa.

But we are not going to compare them. We are just going to share with you what PC and Mac have to offer respectively.


MICROSOFT

With Windows Vista and Windows XP has offered the brand new ClearType technology, which allows text to display in a more edgy way.

This technology utilizes the power of pixels and sub-pixels that are handled individually, to provide astonishing text with high clarity and brightness similar to a printed text. With ClearType, the period of time needed to read the text is shortened by 10%.

HP Pavilion A1730N Desktop PC (AMD Athlon Processor 4600 Plus, 2 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Premium)

In PC, you can find an absolutely wide range of software ranging from office applications to the latest video editing software such as the updated version of Adobe. During these few years, PC has been taking a step forward in providing all the various software that are in great demand among the frequent users of the computer, making PC the place that users can turn to for convenience in completing their tasks, whether they are simple office documents or graphical and animated projects.

In terms of performance, PC has been showing vast improvements on the speed of the loading of the different applications. The desktops and laptops are sold at exorbitant prices, you can expect high price being equivalent to high quality from a PC. Sometimes prices for PC desktops and laptops can be lowered if they are sold straightforwardly to the end users rather than going through retail stores.

Nevertheless, with the outstanding software availability including for removal of viruses and spyware, and the superb performance that has been improving over the years, it is worth paying a high price for PC.


MACINTOSH
The display of the text in Mac has a certain edginess that has already been built-in. One does not need to load an application manually to be able to view and read the text clearly. Mac has it all. Its text is also displayed in a bright and vibrant way that caters to the needs of those who want to create some life in their usage of computer.

Visit the Mac stores and your eyes will never miss out on the slick and stylish laptop designs that Mac has to offer. These laptops are lightweight and, in a way, suit the tastes of all kinds of generations, especially the younger ones.

Apple iBook Notebook 14" M9627LL/A (1.33 GHz PowerPC G4, 256MB RAM, 60GB Hard Drive, Combo Drive, Built-in AirPort Extreme)

If you are a graphics designer, a video editor or an animator, Mac is the one you would be rooting for. You will come across an assortment of applications related to graphics that can help you produce top-notch presentations of your work. Best of all, you can make use of these applications at ease because Mac is normally free from spyware and viruses, thus being prevented from computer crashes.

All these can be obtained by a user at quite cheap prices. Prices are still high due to the fashionable designs of the laptops and desktops, but the operating systems are normally cheap. So that makes Mac computers affordable for all.

Which Is Better?
You are probably wondering right now about which is better. PC or Mac? Everything has its pros and cons. PC and Mac are no exception! But ultimately, to decide whether you should opt for PC or Mac, you should analyze yourselves in terms of your working needs, daily needs and the materials you would require to complete your tasks effectively.

Debate
There is no need for us to be debating over which is better. Think about this! Bill Gates, the man behind Microsoft, and Steve Jobs, the figure behind Mac, are apparently good friends, despite the tough competition between them.. Watch the video "If you are neutral about both" below. So we need not create any controversial situations about it after all. At the end of the day, all you need to do is just come to a decision as to which of these two would cater most to your overall needs.

So have you made your decision? What do you think of this? Are you for PC or for Mac? Or are you neutral about this?


If you are for Mac, watch and enjoy this video of Mac.





If you are for PC, watch and enjoy this video of PC.





If you are neutral about both, just sit back and enjoy this video.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Reality shows have been conquering television screens worldwide, and this show is not an exception. We are talking about Extreme Makeover: Home Edition!

Extreme Makeover was first known as a show that made significant changes to physical images of ordinary people in America. In this show, the significant changes are made to HOMES in America, which in turn can change the lives of families drastically.

This episodic reality series can get you sitting on your couch all the way. What makes this show so amazing is that the extreme changes made to the houses, which normally take about four months to be done, can actually be done within seven days! One would be mesmerized with the professionalism of the team of designers, led by Ty Pennington, who can make families’ dream houses come to life.

This team of designers will make a surprise visit to deserving families and convey the good news to them. They will have to wait for seven days to enter their humble abode once again, and when they do, they will be shocked with their houses’ brand new look and attitude.

Sneak Preview Of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

This show has not only changed their homes, but has also proven to renew the lives of these families. You can expect joy and laughter, tears and screams of excitement! It is not just a show about changing images of homes, but also a show that brings love and joy in families of America.

Extreme Makeover Home Edition has reached its fourth season and has become one of the most-watched television series, and has also clinched Emmy Awards for Best Reality Program over the years.

Visit their official website to find out more about the emotional rides that families and the designers have to endure to eventually create the most beautiful homes and improve the lives of American families.

Extreme Makeover Home Edition is unquestionably a must-watch.

To Ty Pennington and the crew, keep up the great work!

The Music Icon Of Asia

Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza, The Music Icon Of Asia

If you were asked to name one Asian sensation that has been clinching loads of music awards and has probably the most colossal fan base in Asia, her name would unquestionably be the first to cross your minds. She is none other than Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza!

Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza was born on January 11th, 1979, and is the fifth child of eight children in the family. She made her very first television appearance in 1995 as a contestant in a Malaysian singing competition called RTM Juara Bintang (RTM Champion Star), where she defeated the rest of the contestants and emerged as the winner. She was only sweet 16 then. Ever since sealing her victory, her innate singing talent in singing had caught the attention of Suria Records, and the year 1996 marked the release of her self-titled debut album, Siti Nurhaliza. Her first album was selling like hotcakes and attracted many music lovers from all across Asia, and so did her subsequent albums. Her first ever single from the debut album, Aku Cinta Padamu (I Love You), was covered by a boyband in Australia.

Latest Song : Biarlah Rahsia (Live In Singapore)

She was an iconic figure in Malaysia’s music industry and created history by making her appearances in other parts of the world. In 2004, she was called to present a special performance at Golden Melody Awards in Taiwan. She became the first non-Chinese to make the special guest appearance there. In April 1st, 2005, she created yet another historical moment for herself with her outstanding performance at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Britain press had regarded her as ‘Asia’s Celine Dion’ due to her exceptional vocals.

Song: Cindai (Live In Royal Albert Hall, London)

On August 2006, she married Datuk Khalid Jiwa, a successful businessman from Malaysia. Her marriage with him was solemnized on August 21st, and the wedding reception was held on August 28th. The wedding was declared Wedding Of The Year. Even after marriage, fans still adore her and her music, making her Malaysia’s leading female artiste and one of Asia’s well-acclaimed singer and songwriter till this day.

This award-winning sensation recently came down to Singapore for Anugerah Planet Muzik 2007 (Music Planet Awards 2007), an annual music awards show that brings together music icons from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. As always, she would never leave the show empty handed! She bagged three awards, which were Most Popular Female Artiste, Best Female Artiste, and Best Song for one of her latest singles, Biarlah Rahsia (Let It Be A Secret). These are a few of the many awards that she had clinched since her singing career took off.

She has blossomed so much over the years, yet she stays true to her roots and remains down to earth. This is one trait that makes everybody go head over heels for her!

The NAFASG team is very proud of Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza and wish her continuous success in her singing career.

Screenshot Of Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza’s Official Website

P/S: Dato’ is a title used for a Malaysian woman who is associated with a Malaysian man who has the title ‘Datuk’ in his name. Any woman who is given this title is highly- respected by others.

Another Top Influential People Of The World

Mr.Roger Dawson

The moment one cracks a conversation on negotiation techniques, one will never fail to mention his name.

Yes, Roger Dawson, the master of negotiation, and another name in the list of top influential people of the world!

Dawson is a full-time speaker, author and consultant who has been going places, from one continent to another, to give talks and corporate meetings with the largest companies and corporations worldwide.

He is the most accommodating person to majority of the meeting planners, sales managers and associates, business professionals and company owners.

The Roger Dawson’s Power Negotiating Institute has been established specially for any corporation or association that wishes to make an appointment with him to organize seminars or conferences or provide consultation services.

He is not any ordinary negotiation expert. He was introduced into the Speaker Hall of Fame in the year 1991, together with the likes of Ronald Reagan and Art Linkletter.

He was also reported in Success Magazine as ‘America’s Premier Business Negotiator’.
If you are planning a meeting, it pays to invite Dawson, as he can improve meeting attendance and enhance participation from the members.

He can make a meeting turn out to be so influential to the members, leaving them to think that the meeting held is the best ever. All these can be made possible by him because of his energetic and enthusiastic styles of presentation, where he encourages interaction with the members.

He can create such a major impact on the members by helping them acquire the new skills that would develop them into more productive people in the industries.

A Short Video Of Mr. Roger Dawson

If you are a sales executive, ask Dawson to assist you and you will see how he makes an enormous impact to your fellow salespeople during your yearly sales meeting or events. He will instill the essential negotiation skills that your salespeople would require to clinch the best deals in town.

After all, the key to your company’s success is the sales revenue, so it is so clearly defined the importance of inviting Dawson to help you boost your salespeople’s negotiation skills, thus boosting your sales income!

If you own a business, he has the right books and articles just for you. With these books, you can gain knowledge on how to boost your sales and how to negotiate with your dealers professionally and effectively, and most of all, how to attain the furthermost success in your business. He has a total of eight business books and four of his books are selling like hot cakes in bookstores and major book clubs.

Screenshot of Mr.Roger Dawson’s Official Website

Visit his official website and you will stumble upon all his published items, DVDs and CDs. Many of you have probably heard of his audio program called ‘Secrets of Power Negotiating’ which sold over 548,000 copies and was rated the best selling business program ever!

Secrets of Power Negotiating

With all that information in hand, how can we not induct him into the ‘Top Influential People Of The World’ right?

We hope that he will continue to tour all over the world and contribute to the success of the business world.

Another kudos from Nafa…to Mr. Roger Dawson!

Top Influential People Of The World

Mr. Anthony Robbins.
Everywhere around the world, we will never fail to find people who started off as strangers to the entire world, and then transformed into the people who are looked up to by the entire world till today.

These are the people who have created such an immense impact on the global community. Today, I would like to share with you about Anthony Robbins, the man whom millions had looked upon as the ‘father of life’s decision-making’.

How influential is this man? He is so influential that…even the powerful leaders of today, who have already attained so much success in their lives, still would fall back on him for the most crucial decisions that they have to make.

Wouldn’t anyone wish to be the confidante for all the world leaders to turn to? And when it comes to everything under the sun, like business matters, emotional and psychological issues, decisions about your ambitions and career life, your personal goals, and even financial concerns… he is the steadfast guru that everyone would look for.

Robbins’ work has been highly recognized by everyone from every walk of life, from the homeless and the poor, to the big names of the world like the world leaders, sports athletes, business professionals and even the famous names in the entertainment industry.

He is a multi-tasking personality with a special ability – to change lives of others. He is a humanitarian, a book writer, a psychological advisor, an award winning motivational speaker, and without a doubt, an extremely successful businessman.

He is a proud Chairman and Vice-Chairman of FIVE private corporations and also owns the Anthony Robbins Companies, namely the Robbins Research International Inc., Anthony Robbins Holdings and Robbins-Madanes Center for Strategic Intervention.

That was just a few of the long list of companies! The proud husband of Sage Robbins and father of four children had clinched prestigious awards like ‘Top 50 Business Intellectuals Of The World’, ‘Top 200 Business Gurus’, ‘Top Six Business Leaders In The World’ and ‘Outstanding Humanitarians’ award, and had even been short listed as one of the Top 10 ‘Outstanding People Of The World’ by the International Chamber of Commerce.


A Screen Shot Of Mr. Anthony Robbins Official Website

Check out more about him at his official website . You will also be informed of the products like videos and books that he had compiled for all to view and be inspired.

He also organizes live events all over the world, whereby he will give motivational talks to his different sets of audiences, ranging from business professionals to students. If I can recall, he came to Singapore many years back to give a motivational talk on strategic planning for businesses.



A Short Video Of Mr. Anthony Robbins

In the website, you can even look out for essential guides on things that matter to us like goal setting, business planning, solutions to any issue or problem, be it financially or emotionally, and lots more.So one can gather that he is a busy and successful man, but has a heart of gold!

And his ultimate goal is simply to make a difference to our lives.
Check out the website and be inspired by how a then stranger could turn into one of the most influential people of the world.

Unlimited Power : The New Science Of Personal Achievement

Kudos to Mr. Anthony Robbins!