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New Job, New Beginning

2010-01-23T07:13:00.000-08:00

Life really has it's own planning for you and it's quite surprising how life turns out.Just a year ago, I was still complaining and grumbling about nasty bosses and now things made a big turn for me. I guess with the experiences that life has showered me so far, I began to have a clearer picture of the kind of ideal career that I must take and appreciate great working colleagues.Finally I got

Cure for Diarrhoea

2009-11-09T08:21:00.000-08:00

Received this email from friend and I find it so useful.=========================The secret is in rice water.This is already known in this region. Ask your maids -- Sri Lankan, Indonesian, Filipina and they would know about it.When Dr Albert Winsemius came to Singapore for a farewell and thank you dinner in his honour, he brought along his wife Aly and his granddaughter, Jolijn. Both women came

The Secret to a Lasting Marriage: Embrace Imperfection

2009-11-02T23:33:00.000-08:00

Got this from a friend and I find this so sweet that I want to share with all my friends. I am also very grateful for I too share the kind of marriage mentioned in the article. I would like to dedicate this to my loving husband.--------------------------------------------------------------------Contributor: Deb GrahamWhen I was a little girl, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every

What the Modern Woman Wants

2009-08-13T10:20:00.000-07:00

It's really a touching story and she has expressed the struggles so well. I can't believe this a creation from a 15-year-old girl.====================================A 15-YEAR-OLD Singaporean, competing against 16- to 18-year-olds, has won the top prize in a writing contest that drew 5,300 entries from 52 countries...In the annual Commonwealth Essay Competition, Amanda Chong of Raffles Girls'

Handy Tips

2009-07-25T08:20:00.001-07:00

Got this via email from friend and find it very interesting, so I would like to share with everyone. Some of them seem workable but some I really wonder why it works. If you happen to have tested it, do let me know the results.By the way, does anyone knows how to keep the lizards away? I'm terrified of lizards and they seem to love scaring me around my house. Please let me know how to keep them

Sixty (60) Wonderful Uses Of Salt

2009-07-10T00:12:00.000-07:00

I think we should not leave home without a pinch of salt. Dun you think so...1. If you drop a whole egg on the floor, pour salt all over the egg, let it sit for awhile, then use dust-pan, the egg will come right up, without all that mess. Contributed by Ms Jerry McGinnis.2. Soak stained hankies in salt water before washing.3. Sprinkle salt on your shelves to keep ants away.4. Soak fish in salt

A serious note about heart attacks

2009-07-02T12:00:00.000-07:00

· Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting· Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.· You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack.· Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms.· 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up.· Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep.

25 Tips For A Healthy Heart & others‏

2009-07-01T12:00:00.000-07:00

CANCEROUS FOODS / PRODUCTSINSTANT NOODLESDear instant noodle lovers,Make sure you break for at least 3 days after one session of instant noodles before you eat your next packet! Please read the info shared to me by a doctor. My family stopped eating instant noodles more than 5 years ago after hearing about the wax coating the noodles - the wax is not just in the Styrofoam containers but it coats

You May Poison Yourself Accidentally (arsenic poisoning)

2009-06-28T04:47:00.000-07:00

In Taiwan , a woman suddenly died unexpectedly with signs of bleeding from her ears, nose, mouth & eyes. After a preliminary autopsy it was diagnosed death due to arsenic poisoning death. Where did the arsenic come from?The police launched an in-depth and extensive investigation. A medical school professor was invited to come to solve the case.The professor carefully looked at the contents from

Drink Water on Empty Stomach

2009-06-28T04:32:00.000-07:00

It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning.Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value. We publish below a description of use of water for our readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses the water treatment had been found successful by a Japanese medical society as a 100% cure for the following diseases:Headache, body ache,

God's Amazing Pharmacy

2009-06-28T02:49:00.000-07:00

It's been said that God first separated the salt water from the fresh, made dry land, planted a garden, and made animals and fish, long before making man.To ensure healthful living, God left us some clues as to which foods we should eat to keep specific parts of our body healthy!We call this God's Amazing Pharmacy..A sliced carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look

Health Tip - BANANAS - very interesting

2009-05-16T10:56:00.000-07:00

Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!This is interesting.After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute

Nose Breathing Therapy

2009-05-03T09:41:00.000-07:00

Got this from a friend and I'm trying this out. See if this is helpful for you. Let me know if it works for you.================================Our noses have left and right nostrils. Are these nostrils having the same function for inhaling (breathe in) and exhaling (breathe out)?Actually it's not the same and we can feel the difference. Accordingly, the right side represents the sun and the left

Job Prospects

2009-04-16T08:54:00.000-07:00

Just like to ask this question. What would you do if you know that your progression in the company is limited, your pay increment is equal to zero due to bad business, your bonus nowhere to be found and your job is fire-fighting every day? Would most people decide to leave, just like what I have felt a few weeks ago? Or you stick around? Not that I have decided not to leave, just that I have not

Buffet Discount @ My Humble House, Esplanade

2009-04-16T08:39:00.000-07:00

From Saturday, 21st Feb 2009 - Tuesday, 30th Jun 2009Enjoy a 1-for-1 offer on the Weekend Buffet (U.P. $38++) with a minimum of four diners at My Humble House (The Esplanade Mall).Valid for dine-in only. Not valid on the eve of and on Mother's Day and Father's Day.Available on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays from 12pm to 2.30pm.Other terms & conditions apply.Call 6423 1881 for

Great Discounts @ Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore... Flash Your Age!!

2009-04-13T02:55:00.000-07:00

Like to share with everyone in Singapore on the great discount by Shangri-La Hotel. Hope you enjoy that food there. Cheers!!!------------------------------------------------------Hello Everyone At Shangri-La Hotel , Singapore , we are committed to being the market leader for lifestyle concepts and innovations. Following the success of recent promotions, such as Lunch by the Minute and The

Lobang - Adidas Sale 2009 in Singapore

2009-03-15T04:47:00.000-07:00

Adidas Sale coming on 20 March 2009 to 22 March 2009. Dun miss the chance to grab stuff at 70% off.See ya....

Lobang - The Body Shop Sale, 11-14 March 2009

2009-03-11T06:43:00.000-07:00

10 Commandments For 'Working Hard'

2009-03-05T01:18:00.000-08:00

I can't agree more. Many top management no longer measures your result but by how busy you look. I can see my colleagues going for long coffee break and lunch break, but bosses never questions anything, because they always seem so busy.While I slog so hard to complete my work, they want to add in more. I think it's time for me to move on again.For those who just want to secure their job, do

The Biggest Fireworks in History.... Atlantis Hotel (Dubai) Opening

2009-03-04T01:18:00.000-08:00

Dun you wish you were there?! I definitely wish so....

Health Tip - Drink Warm Water After Meal

2009-03-02T01:18:00.000-08:00

This is a very good article. Not only about the warm water after your meal, but about Heart Attacks. The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals, not cold water, maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating.For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will

Many Resignations Again!!

2009-02-24T00:11:00.000-08:00

I remember not too long ago I have wrote something about many resignations. I can't believe that at the new work place, I am seeing many resignations again. Even when the world is facing economic downturn but there is still many brave souls making the splurge.I too am considering resigning also... yes... again... I hate to say this again, but then it's that kind of nagging feeling that this place

No more bitching about work again

2009-02-23T23:45:00.000-08:00

At first this will seem like impossible, at least that's what I'm feeling at first. However after having a look around you, it's really time to count your blessings that you are still gainfully employed.Many times we tend to overlook the fact that we should be grateful that we are at work. First of all, you are alive to be able to go to work. If you are dead, you won't have to work. I know you

Bitching about work

2008-12-12T08:25:00.000-08:00

What is worst - having a job which works the hell out of you or without a job at all at this difficult time?? Tough call, right?? Same here.I just landed this job a couple of months ago and I was being briefed that I have to double up two role for the salary of one, telling me that it's a breeze. But since I'm familiar with both role and being confident that I can handle both roles with ease, I

Lobang - BYSI Irresistible Year-End Warehouse Sale

2008-12-04T05:48:00.000-08:00

For a very short period of time only - 5 Dec to 8 Dec 2008....So HURRY!!! Dun miss the sales....Great Time Shopping!!!

10 Most Creative Business Cards

2008-11-26T08:35:00.001-08:00

This is really interesting, I just wish I am just as creative. This sure leaves a strong impression on people who received the namecard. I especially like the eatable one, as it's more environmentally friendly. So what about you? Which one is your favorite?

Office Reality - Bad Superiors Everywhere

2008-11-23T07:17:00.000-08:00

Through my past work experience, I gather that you will never run out of terrible superiors who makes your already difficult workplace a living hell. So you can't escape one for long.My current starts well till my new job scope kicks in and I have to report to a superior who is not making life very easy for me. How professional is a manager if he/she makes damaging comments in front of your

Warning - Avoid Drinking Fresh Sugar Cane Juice

2008-11-18T07:01:00.000-08:00

Please take 2 mins to read this. This email was sent by a friend whose father is working with the Ministry of the Environment in Singapore.Health News - About Sugar Cane DrinksA friend whose father works for the government health inspection passed on his info. Their job is to inspect all hawkers, their cooked food, their store hygiene, etc. They found sugar cane juice has the highest content

My Honeymoon Working Life is Over.....

2008-11-13T07:50:00.000-08:00

Hey... just a few weeks back I was always complaining about not having enough to do, dozing off in work... blah blah... Now I really regret that, because things have changed and I am so busy that I hardly have time to drink water.I think it must have been my karma or my retribution for having such good times during my first 2 weeks in work.Sometimes I wonder if my boss gets to know about my blog

Correct way of cooking INSTANT NOODLES

2008-11-08T18:42:00.000-08:00

The correct way to cook instant noodles without harming our bodies and health. `Normally, how we cook the instant noodles is to put the noodles into a pot with water, throw in the powder and let it cook for around 3 minutes and then it's ready to eat. This is the WRONG method of cooking the instant noodles. By doing this, when we actually boil the ingredients in the powder, normally with MSG, it

Does not cost much to be kind

2008-11-02T01:23:00.000-07:00

Is life really weighing us down that it has become very hard to be kind to surrounding people? I wonder why... on the practical sense, it dun cost much to be nice to people, sometimes just a "thank you" will do. I have a experience to share.I was at the food centre and my table was full of bowls that were not cleared. So one of the cleaner came by and I requested him to clear. Obviously he dun

The Loyal Wife

2008-11-01T01:00:00.000-07:00

There was a man who had worked all of his life, had saved all of his money, and was a real miser when it came to his money.Just before he died, he said to his wife, 'When I die, I want you to take all my money and put it in the casket with me. I want to take my money to the "after-life" with me.'And so he got his wife to promise him with all of her heart that when he died, she would put all of

8 Amazing Holes!

2008-10-31T10:58:00.000-07:00

These holes are not only amazing, but some of them are really terrifying - especially #8!The sheer scale of these holes reminds you of just how tiny you are.1. Kimberley Big Hole - South AfricaApparently the largest ever hand-dug excavation in the world, this 1097 meter deepmine yielded over 3 tons of diamonds before being closed in 1914.2. Glory Hole - Monticello Dam, CaliforniaA glory hole

Grandma's Hands

2008-10-22T04:18:00.000-07:00

I saw this email as I was clearing my mailbox and I would like to share it with you all. It reminds me of my grandmother who has passed away many years back. It also reminds me of my childhood days, where we treasured every moment as we gathered every weekend at my grandparents' place.Ever since they both passed away, the gathering time is only left to Chinese New Year period, weddings of my

Bad Investment

2008-10-21T01:00:00.000-07:00

It hurts me to see people who lost their savings due to bad investment caused by bad advice from blood thirst bank officers or screwd financial planners. No doubt that bank officers and financial planner should not have squander away the trust that their customers place on them. However on the other hand, one should make it a point to do some reading up to understand the market. I realised long

Get Paid & Not Working???

2008-10-20T06:39:00.001-07:00

Is it really a bliss to have nothing to do at work? I bet many of you will be glad to be paid for not doing much. Hey I won't mind if I get to do things like surfing internet or watching some online movies. But nope, one usually dun have this luxury unless you are Paris Hilton - heiress to great fortune in family business. Usually one have to have their work performance appraised by their

A Brand New Beginning

2008-10-10T01:03:00.000-07:00

Finally I got a new job and this time I will want to make sure that I will work here long. After so many years of trial and error, I think I have finally settled down and decided what I really one.Gee... it's been like 2 weeks without work and it really feel like months have gone by. So I am kind of nervous to start work next week. But at the same time, I can't wait to start work and get back my

Board Daylight in Shenzhen, China

2008-10-09T01:00:00.000-07:00

The last time I went to China Shenzhen, I have not met or seen any case like these. I sure hope this is not true, as I would like to travel to China again soon and these pictures dun give the security that I'm so comfortable in Singapore.

Money in Zimbabwe

2008-10-08T01:00:00.000-07:00

In this world, everybody is rushing and chasing for the money....Some people fighting and killing each others just because of money...In Zimbabwe , all the peoples having a lot of money but they're poor....WHY ??500 million note, just printed in May 2008.....everybody can have it....maybe just nice for 1 breakfast/lunch (equal to about USD 2)Everybody is billionaire..........To buy food in

Effects of Cold Water

2008-10-07T03:40:00.000-07:00

Please be a true friend and send this article to all your friends you care about.For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be

SKorean actress found dead in apparent suicide

2008-10-02T20:57:00.000-07:00

It's really creeping to think how depression can do to a person. And the worst thing is you won't know when it hits you. Saw this article online (see full story here) and recall an experience I had.Though I have not consult a doctor on my condition, but I do suspect that I have suffered from depression once probably a few years ago back. Can't recall the exact time, maybe I just want to forget it

For Good Health, Breathing Theraphy

2008-09-29T09:43:00.001-07:00

We have left, right nose, is that the same for inhale and exhale?Actually they are different, can feel the difference; right side represent the sun, left side represent the moon.When having headache, try to close right nose and use your left nose to do your breathing, about 5 min, headache will be gone.If you feel tired, do it the opposite round, close your left nose and breathe through your

Reasons why you should drink more Tom Yam Soup

2008-09-28T01:30:00.000-07:00