ABOUT ME

My name is HAITHAM AL-BUSAIDI I study now in Nizwa College of Applied Science, I study Information Technology which means "encompasses all forms of technology used to create, store, exchange, and use information in its various forms (business data, voice conversations, still images, motion pictures, multimedia presentations, and other forms, including those not yet conceived). In this major, I study "Foundations of Digital Technology" and "Introduction to Dynamic Web Development ). In "Foundations of Digital Technology" I study how to create database, how to develop system and Enterprise Computing. And in "Introduction to Dynamic Web Development" I study how to create blogs and web sites. This major will benefit me because it helps me in several areas for example to enter my data in database, manage my works, communicate with others in all countries and may be in the future new hardware or software will come and only the person who studies systems analysis and programs will know how to use them and he will explain it to others. This major will also help my community, for example today's life uses Information Technology in several areas such as to know the quality of the disease in the human body and know the problems in machines such as cars. Also it helps the international company to communicate with others. These are just some of the Information Technology benefits for me and my community.

SWINE FLU

WHAT IS SWINE FLU ?

Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses (H1N1 subtype) that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but
human infections can and do happenSwine flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person, but in the past, this transmission was limited and
not sustained beyond three people.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the
symptoms of seasonal flu in humans and may include:
􀀹 Fever (greater than 100°F or 37.8°C)
􀀹 Sore throat
􀀹 Cough
􀀹 Stuffy nose
􀀹 Chills
􀀹 Headache and body aches
􀀹 Fatigue

HOW DOES SWINE FLU SPREAD ?

Spread of this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is thought to be
happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses
are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or
sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may
become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and
then touching their mouth or nose.

His Majesty Sultan Qaboos

His Majesty Sultan Qaboos was born in Salalah, the most southerly city of the state then known as Muscat and Oman, on 18th November 1940. He was the only son of the late Sultan Said bin Taimur and the eighth direct descendant of the royal Al Busaidi line founded in 1744 by Imam Ahmad bin Said. Sultan Qaboos spent his childhood in Salalah. When he reached the age of 16, his father sent him to a private school in England, and in 1960 he entered The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst as an officer cadet. After passing out of Sandhurst, he spent a year with a British infantry battalion on duty in Germany and then held a staff appointment with the British army. Later, speaking to young officers at a passing out parade, Sultan Qaboos recalled his own military training. “The values that I absorbed have remained with me forever afterwards,” he said. “I learned that discipline is not just something one imposes on others; it is something that one has, above all, to apply to oneself, if one is to be a worthy leader of men. I also learned the true meaning of service: that is, to give, and not to expect to receive, and that it is the team, and not oneself, that matters. I learned that with responsibility comes obligation.”Having finished his military service, His Majesty studied local government in England and then embarked on a tour of the world. When he returned to Oman, he spent six years studying Islam and Omani history in Salalah. On the abdication of his father and his subsequent accession on 23rd July 1970, Sultan Qaboos moved to Muscat to implement his vision for the country’s development.Like his famous ancestor Imam Ahmad, the founder of the Al Busaidi dynasty, an outstanding leader who had ended a turbulent era of civil wars and brought peace and stability to Oman, Sultan Qaboos inherited a stagnant, conflict-ridden country. In his first address to the nation, he declared that the country would be unified as the Sultanate of Oman, with a new flag, and ended restrictions on freedom of movement. He called on Omanis who had left the country to return home in order to contribute to the challenges that lay ahead and to use their talents and expertise to modernise a once powerful nation that had fallen into poverty and decline.Apart from his role as ruler, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos is a man of diverse interests. He has been an enthusiastic horseman since childhood and enjoys other outdoor pursuits, including walking and tennis. His military training has left him with a keen interest in weapons and military equipment; he is an adept marksman and is proud of the Omani shooting team’s numerous international successes. He has studied a variety of subjects ranging from religion to astronomy and the environment, languages, literature and history. His passion for music led him to establish the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra in 1985.

The eye in detail

The eye in detail Here is a cross section of the human eye. read the information to find out more about each part

1. Vitreous humourThis fluid preserves the spherical shape of our eyeball, as well as helping to support the retina. Despite having the consistency of egg white it is mainly made of water (99%).

2. Ciliary bodyThe ciliary body comprises two parts – the ciliary process and the ciliary muscle. It is the latter which causes the lens to change shape. If the eye is focusing on a distant object the muscles relax, causing the ligaments to tighten and the lens to lengthen. When we focus on an object nearby the muscles tighten, the ligaments slacken, and the lens shortens.The lining of the ciliary body also secretes aqueous humour, the fluid which fills the front of the eye.

3. LensThe lens is responsible for refracting light. Held in place by ligaments, which connect to the ciliary body, the lens can also change shape to focus on objects at different distances – a reflex known as accommodation. It does this approximately 100,000 times a day.

4. CorneaAlthough normally only half a millimetre thick, the cornea is responsible for seventy percent of the total focusing of the eye. It is the most important layer in the refractive procedure and, together with the lens, forms a clear image on the back of the retina.

5. ConjunctivaThe conjunctiva is merely a thin, transparent membrane covering the cornea, and yet its function is vital – it protects the eye from airborne debris. This is actually only one of the protective features of the human eye. Others include the orbit (or eye socket), the eyelashes and, quite surprisingly, the eyebrows – their function being to stop sweat from running into the eye.Tears, which constantly bathe the surface of the eye, also remove dust and dirt – as well as killing bacteria.

6. Aqueous humourThe watery liquid at the front of the eye, secreted mainly by the ciliary body.

7. IrisThe iris is a thin diaphragm that lies behind - and is visible through - the cornea. The iris contains the pupil, which dilates and constricts to regulate the light that reaches the retina.

8. ChoroidThe choroid runs behind the retina and, at the front of the eye, forms the ciliary body. As it contains many blood cells, the choroid supplies the eye with nutrients and oxygen – as well as removing waste.The choroid also has a high concentration of a pigment called melanin in its cells. It is this pigment that prevents internal reflection within the eye – stopping us from receiving a blurred image.

9. RetinaThe back of the retina contains a deep layer of light sensitive cells called rods and cones. This is where the image is projected. Rods are responsible for night vision, while cones are responsible for daytime vision. The cones also allow us to see in colour and detail.The retina also contains a layer of ganglion cells on the surface. These cells connect the nerve fibres to the optic nerve. This means that the nerve fibres actually pass over the sensitive part of the eye, but, odd as it may seem, no disturbance in vision is caused.

10. ScleraBasically, this is the white of the eye. Attached to the sclera are six exterior muscles, which enable us to look left, right, up and down. At the front of the eye, the sclera forms the cornea.

11. Optic nerveThe optic nerve is responsible for carrying information about the image to the brain. It contains no sensory receptors itself, and therefore therefore the head of the optic nerve (otherwise known as the Optic Disc) corresponds to the normal blind spot of the eye.

12. FoveaThis area of the retina is packed with cone cells. Because of this, it gives the most acute vision. For example, when we are reading, the word on which we are focusing is being projected onto the fovea.

Romans

Romans are the people settle in the middle of the Italian peninsula starting from the twelfth century AD , before they found the city of incient Rome, and then the work of the people to organize and develop its political, military social and began to expand the foundation of a progressive and controlled in the first instance on the Italian peninsula and then the state has and took control of most of the ancient world and its borders has become a vast spread of the British Isles and the Atlantic shores of Europe west to Mesopotamia and the east coast of the Caspian sea and control Europe to the north of the Alps and the Sahara in Africa Red sea and the south and was an example of the concept of the state university (universal state) of a colonial nature and lasted until the fifth century AD when the Germanic tribes were able to control the provinces of the Romanian state in 476 meters.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses or sun glasses are a visual aid, variously termed spectacles or glasses, which feature lenses that are coloured or darkened to prevent strong light from reaching the eyes. In the early Twentieth century they were also known as sun cheaters (or simply cheaters).
Many people find direct sunlight too bright to be comfortable. During outdoor activities, the human eye can receive more light than usual. Healthcare professionals recommend eye protection whenever outside to protect the eyes from ultraviolet radiation, which can lead to the development of a cataract. Sunglasses have long been associated with celebrities and film actors primarily from a desire to hide or mask their identity. Since the 1940s sunglasses have been popular as a fashion accessory, especially on the beach.

History
It is said that the Roman emperor Nero liked to watch gladiator fights with emeralds. These, however, appear to have worked rather like mirrors. Flat panes of smoky quartz which offered no corrective powers but did protect the eyes from glare were used in China in the 12th century or possibly earlier. Contemporary documents describe the use of such crystals by judges in Chinese courts to conceal their facial expressions while questioning witnesses.
James Ayscough began experimenting with tinted lenses in spectacles in the mid-18th century. These were not "sunglasses" as such; Ayscough believed blue- or green-tinted glass could correct for specific vision impairments. Protection from the sun's rays was not a concern of his.

Intelligence

Intelligence is the ability to understand and respond quickly in all aspects of life, such as physically, emotionally, and mentally. Howard Gardner said there are nine types of intelligence and they are naturalist intelligence, musical intelligence, logical mathematical intelligence, existential intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, bodily kinesthetic intelligence, linguistic intelligence, intrapersonal intelligence and spatial intelligence. logical mathematical, linguistic and musical intelligence are the most important types of intelligence so, I'm going to explain these three types.

First, logical mathematical intelligence is the ability to calculate, consider ideas and to do complete mathematical operations. This intelligence usually well developed in mathematicians, scientists and detectives. Physicists, computer programmers and business executives, such as accountants, are examples of logical mathematically intelligent people.

Second, naturalist intelligence is the human ability to make difference among living things (plants, animals) as well as sensitivity to other features of the natural world (clouds, rock configuration).

Finally, musical intelligence is the ability to enjoy, discern pitch, rhythm, timbre, and tone.. The musical intelligence is more difficult to relate to writing than the others are, especially when you consider that tone of voice is not included in the province of the musical intelligence.

HACKERS

Hacking computer is the ability to reach to specific system by illegal way because of many lacunas in the security system. (William, 2006).

Then the hackers can move, delete and add files or programs. Also they can control the operating systems to give the orders such as printing, photography and storage.

A small group of them commit computer crime and watch your files, steal or destroy your system and watch what you are doing on the internet.

1. Unprofessional hackers.
Should have specific file call Patch or Trojan in victim’s computer.

2. Professional hackers.
Can hack your computer without any file in victim’s computer.

Causes of hacking computer:

1.Political motivated and military.
2.Commercial motivation.
3.Individual motivation.

1. Hack the server for company or government.


2. Hack personal computer.


3. Exposure the data.
   

Effects of hacking computer:

1. Change the main page for specific website.


2. Know password.


3. Taking revenge.


4. Destroy computer.

1.Design perfect operation system.
2.Close as much as possible for open ports.
3.Do not install programs from unknown website.
4.Do not open strange messages in your e-mail.
5.Use Anti-Virus program.
6.Change password time to time.
7.Use programs to protect your computer from hackers and viruses. e.g. hckdown 2000,janmer.

There is no operating system without ports and there is no system not contain lacuna and there is no system that can not hacker breaking in (Computer Security, 2003).

South Asian Expatriate Workers in Oman in 2005

People in Oman including "citizens and foreigners" think that the number of expatriate workers, South Asian workers, employed in the private sector in Oman had fallen in the last five years due to the Omanisation campaign. They also think that more than 100.000 expatriate workers left their jobs in less than five years. But the truth, according to governmental information, is totally different. The governmental statistics reveal that the number of the expatriate workers had increased in most of the privet sector activities.

1. The number of the expatriate workers:

A yearly report published by the Ministry of Manpower in Oman shows that the number of expatriate workers is still increasing during the last five years (2000-2005). According to this report, the total number of expatriates whom were working in the private sector in Oman with valid work permits during the year 2005 was about 604497 workers against 494699 workers in the year 2000.

2.The reasons of the increase in this number:

2.1. The increase in the number of factories and companies:

"This increase of the total number of the expatriate workers in Oman during the last five years is because many reasons" a senior governmental official said. The first reason is that the number of companies and factories in Oman is increasing very fast. It had increased more and more than what we were expecting since the year 2000 up to the year 2005. As a result, the working field needs more workers, technicians, vocational workers and experts.



2.2.The decrease in the Omani workers:
The number of the human power that the working field needs is more than what the Omanisation campaign can cover" he said.
2.3. The expatriates can take another job in Oman after two years:
Another reason of this increase as the senior said is that Oman is considering doing away with a rule stipulating that expatriate workers must leave the country for a period of two years before they can take up another job in the country. One more reason is that most Omanies youth have not got the required training and experience to apply for jobs.

3. The level of education of the expatriate workers in Oman:

Governmental statistics before the year2000 reveal that about 21% of the expatriate workers in Oman are illiterate and more than 59% finished their elementary school only. More than 20% of these workers had got just their preparatory education and about 10% had completed their secondary education. According to the same information, about 3% of the expatriate workers in the country had got their upper school diploma and 3.3% had got their BA degree.

These statistics show that most South Asian expatriate workers in Oman before the beginning of the 21 century were uneducated and unskilled workers. Most of them did not do training in any job before they come to the country. Most of them learnt the job while they where doing it.
From the year 2000 until 2005, Oman government was working very hard to decrease the number of uneducated expatriate workers in the country. The government put many rules to do so and worked very hard to make sure that these rules are applied and never been broken. In fact, the government achieved the goal.

According to the Ministry of Manpower, during the last five years (2000-2005) the number of illiterate expatriate workers had decreased sharply as a result of the Omanaisaion policies. On the other hand, there was a sharp increase in the number of educated expatriate workers.

HOW TO LEARN ENGLISH ??

If you do not know much about the English language.
Some of these sites to help you develop skill in the English language!!

• http://www.nizwa.mohe.gov.om/english
• http://www.mingoville.com/
• http://www.superlearn12345.com/
• http://www.readingbar.com/downloads...dplease2003.exe

Taj Mahal

Have you ever visited the Taj Mahal before ??

These are some of the information and images that make you eager to visit this beautiful tourist location.

The"Taj Mahal" is one of the most important features amazing months in the history of mankind, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The location of this culture wonderful building in the capital city of India, which is called "Accra".

They built this great building to be the tomb of the "MomtazMahal" Sultan wife "Shah jahan". It Completed building after twenty years and the need for a twenty-man to complete construction of this building unique. The rise in the main building about 73 meters and Koranic verses inscribed it and some beautiful drawings. Built beside a small mosque and on the left there is a building called "Aljwab". (Article)


Visitor can enter to this place after crossing garden, which has a large gate. Commemorative statues of the "Shah Jahan" and "Momtaz Mahal" in the hall of eight rib. Characterized this room that the inscriptions perfect high gems wonderful. One of the most attractive things in this place is wonderful gardens that surround the addition to the walls surrounding the garden, which flows through the water.


Abstract forms used especially at the base of stone, towers, gate, mosque, jawab, on the roofs of the grave. Domes well as buildings and cemeteries sandstone textured to create perfect geometric forms. Also areas of the buildings dark colored marble to create complex geometric patterns.

We have had Islamic culture important effect in Indian Continent and Taj Mahal is considered one of this effects, So if you want to discover and see this attraction location take camera and guide to move the facts t your friends and any one in your country when you return Safety.

SALALAH

Why have not visited the city of Salalah, even now??

It is one of the best tourist cities in the world where visitors come from different Arab countries. Therefore, I present to you the subject, which will gives you an overview of the region.

Salalah is the second largest city in Oman. A twelve hour drive from the capital, but worth the ride. Unbelievably lush thanks to its tropical climate and even in summer the temperature never rises above 30 C.Salalah the main town of the region is fringed by these mountains which in summer change like a chameleon into an emerald green land. Instead of date, the palm in Salalah is the sub-tropical coconut. However Salalahs' fame is enhanced by the Frankincense tree which provide the sap that was so sought after in the ancient world.The best place in Oman to buy Frankincense is Haffa (Al Husn) Souq where you can chat with traders speaking one of the ancient languages that are spoken domestically here instead of Arabic.
Out of town there are the UNESCO World Heritage sites associated with the Frankincense trade. Perhaps the most attractive is that of Sumharam set in the picturesque Khor Rori a creek opening out into the sea.

Advantages and disadvantages of using mobile phones for students

Today communication has changed the world and peoples life. No one can deny the importance of mobile phones for students. It was invented by Dr. Martin cooper in April 1973 After this date more people have mobile phone.

Firstly, mobile phones have a number of advantages such as you can carry it every where you want. mobile phones is easy to use with out any complications. It saves time and is the best way for emergency, so you can use mobile phones during any dangerous and emergency situations as much as possible.

On the other hand there are some disadvantages of using mobile phones. For example some kinds of mobile phones are expensive. Also using mobile phone is expensive then other communications. Also it is bad for health when we use it more and it causes some problems like accidents during driving.

Mobile phone has changed the life and made thing more easy. Finally every one can use it and try to avoid its disadvantages and damages caused by using it.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using mobile phones for students