How Does Coal Become a Diamond?

You may be disappointed to learn that the chances of coal becoming a diamond are actually quite remote. It is possible, technically, but diamonds form deep in the earth and coal forms from decaying plant and animal life at the surface. Coal does contain carbon and carbon may form diamonds when exposed to high temperatures and extreme pressure, but unless you've devised a way to get coal to the depths of the earth, chances are your coal isn't going to turn to diamond any time soon.

The transformation of carbon to diamond is a process that takes millions of years to complete. This takes place 90 to 100 miles below the earth's surface when carbon, probably pure graphite, is exposed to temperatures exceeding 2,000 degrees F and pressure that is 50 times greater than the pressure that exists on the surface of the earth.

Graphite and diamonds share a common characteristic. They are both pure carbon. What distinguishes the two is their molecular makeup. Graphite is composed of layers of molecules, whereas diamonds are cubic in nature. When subjected to high temperatures and incredible pressure, graphite molecules are forced to re-align and form a cubic formation known as crystal, and a diamond is born.

• Once formed, it may take another 1,000 or more years for the diamonds to reach the surface of the earth. Molten magma transports diamonds close to the surface of the earth where the magma cools and forms veins of rock called kimberlite.

• These kimberlite veins are often viewed as an indication that diamonds may be present. Mining takes place at kimberlite sites to extract rough diamonds from the cooled and hardened magma. The presence of kimberlite itself is not an indication that diamonds are present; it simply indicates that the possibility of diamond deposits exists.

• Diamonds are generally mined in kimberlite veins, but it is not unusual to find diamonds in remote areas where they have been transported from the original site and deposited. Kimberlite veins may erode over time, causing diamonds to be carried away with silt and sediment and deposited in other areas. These areas may be some distance from the original site.

• Diamonds may also be transported from one area to another via glaciers that pick up deposits and release them in new areas. Diamonds may travel hundreds of miles before being redeposited. They may also be scattered along the pathway of the glacier. Finally, diamonds may enter streams or other water sources once they have been deposited and travel to even more remote areas, miles from their original kimberlite veins.

Plight Of The Rohingya

The Rohingya are a Muslim people who live in the Arakan region in western Myanmar (Burma). As of 2012, 800,000 Rohingya live in Myanmar. According to the UN, they are one of the most persecuted minorities in the world. Many Rohingya have fled to ghettos and refugee camps in neighboring Bangladesh.

Little that we know about who is in charge of the Myanmar regime right now. Thats because the real culprit always cover their acts through proxy. As far as I am concern, the ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya is totally unacceptable and inhuman. Below is the picture of Myanmar Prime Minister Thein Sein as of this article is written.

Four years after awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by the US government, Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was finally able to receive the award in person today. Suu Kyi is celebrated for her defiant pursuit for democracy and human rights in Myanmar, also known as Burma. When she originally awarded the medal in 2008 she was still under house arrest, which makes her the first person ever to receive the award while incarcerated.

This video, courtesy from Human Rights Watch, provides background on the violence against Rohingya Muslims:

Bijaksanakah kita?

Idiot demokrasi
yang kita gunjing
bertopengkan kuasa
berselimutkan serakah
menjadi barah bernanah
membuak hanyir
memualkan santun.

Dalam sorak mega mengaum
di jalanan menjadi pengukur
terkinja-kinja menjerit
meluap marah sumpah seranah
hormat jauh sekali
apatah lagi berpekerti tinggi
mazmumah membusung di hati.

Nilai dan norma bukan lagi
menjadi sempadan budi
umpama minyak disimbah ke api
membakar marak sentosa
dan lembaran sejarah dicarik diinjak
bangsa jadi nanar jiwa bergelora
huru-hara kota aman
retak menunggu berderai
kehancuran terpampang mendepang
menyambut sinis sang anarkis.

Bijaksanakah kita?
berpencak dan berlacak
bertarung di tanah milik kita.


Nur Addin,
Seri Iskandar, Perak.

Look For The Good And Praise It

By William Arthur Ward

In everything the good is there;

our goal is to find it. In every person the best is there;

our job is to recognize it. In every situation the positive is there;

our opportunity is to see it. In every problem the answer is there; 

our responsibility is to provide it. In every setback the victory is there;

our task is to claim it. In every adversity the blessing is there; 

our adventure is to discover it. In every crisis the reason is there; 

our challenge is to understand it. Be different, be original, be unique.

Look for the good and praise it!

Robbery at RnR Butterworth - Kulim Expressway

After watching these video from the beginning to an end one thing struck my head off. We are heading
 to destruction. Yes, I mean it. That is because we did not commit our responsibility as 'Khaira Ummah'. What is 'Khaira Ummah' ? I will explain to you later dear reader.

I am not talking about those who commit the crime or the victim but the spectators at the crime scene. As you can see there were plenty of people at the petrol station who just stand there like they are watching a live show. What the hell is happening to you people? Why don't you have any heart at all?

Maybe they are too scared to get involved in the fights but they can always start by asking the victim "what happen yo?". By doing so hopefully can scare the robbers away because it will only make their effort to steal the victim bike more difficult. If you have a big heart you will help else just stay away.

Actually, I have been watching almost similar video about a year ago. The only difference is the former incident happen in China. Let us pray that this kind of incident will not happen to our family and friend. Amin.

Money Does Not Come Easy

There were saying that hardworking and perseverance can overcome all odds.  That means if you are a poor guy with little or no money at all, if you work hard enough for a period of time it will eventually change your life for the better. 

That may work out 50 years ago where people use less brain and lots of brawn. Nowadays people are getting smarter and smarter and if you don't use your brain, people might take advantage of you! 

Lets cut the crap and go straight to the point. Today when I was browsing the internet, I stumble upon this little website who offer me an opportunity to make money without investing any money at all! prelaunchX will start paying you once you already have 3 people personally sponsored by you. 

That was easy isn't it? Whatever it is, once you sign up don't reveal your credit card number to them. Signing up was a breeze and will only take a couple of minutes. I will update in my blog whenever this website started paying me real money :-) .