A song by Matt Monro, Walk Away. One that you could dedicate to a friend who is caught in an adulterous relationship?
Walk away, please go
Before you throw your life away
A life that I could share for just a day
We should have met some years ago
For your sake I say
Walk away, just go.
Walk away, and live
A life that's full
With no regret
Don't look back at me
Just try to forget
Why build a dream that cannot come true
So be strong, reach the stars now
Walk away, walk on.
If I heard your voice
I'd beg you to stay
So don't say a word
Just run, run away.
Goodbye my love
My tears will fall
Now that you've gone
I can't help but cry
But I must go on
I'm sad that I have been searching so long
You, I love you, but I told you
Walk away, walk on, walk on
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You can watch a video of Matt Monro in action.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Know your Computer
TMNet said nothing was wrong their end. So, what else could be wrong if your internet connection is down?
I checked the lights to my modem and noticed that only the button indicating that the power is on was lighted up. We just had a bad thunder storm and I did not pull off the telephone line connected to the modem in time.
I took my modem to my neighbourhood computer shop, TYM Computer, and the owner Mr Foong, confirmed that my modem was out of service. I had called TMNet earlier and the technical staff there had advised that though it was offered free with my internet connection, there was no warranty for faults. To get another unit from them would have cost me RM160.00.
So, based on advises that I had received from my neighbourhood committee, I opt to go for an Aztech modem as its warranty includes damage caused by lightning strike. It was a unit also recommended by Mr Foong and it cost me RM95.00.
I discovered from Mrs Foong that the company have given away computers left by owners, who had bought new from them, to orphanage and such, after servicing them. I decided to leave my broken modem with them, just in case they could salvage some useful stuff out of it.
When my new modem also failed to get me connected, I was told to bring it back to the shop with my CPU. The verdict? The network card was also affected by the lightning. I thought it would cost me a bomb to install an Ethernet port and new card and that I will not have my computer back the same day but I got it back within 15 minutes and was charged RM28.00 for parts and service.
Brought my CPU and new wares happily home, looking forward to get connected and blog again but I couldn't! This time it was the monitor. So, Mr Foong, here we go again. What's up with this?
He changed my connector and charged RM5.00 for it and that's it, my system is fully working finally. And on his advise, I also placed my CPU on my table instead of placing it on the floor because it is more likely to be affected by dust particles.
My husband and I were so happy with his services that we took up a computer package he promoted for our son. I also learned from him that I do not need another USB port installed on my CPU. All I need is a USB hub which provides me 4 connections.
I guess going to a computer shop for technical assistance is like going to an auto shop to have your car checked and you wonder what $urpri$e$ the repairman will drop into your lap.
I think it is time for me to know more about my computer hardware since I drive it daily and I should not have any problem catching up with these links I have discovered:
What's All That Networking Stuff Called? and What's All That Computer Stuff Called? from The Morehouse College InfoTech Department which also provides many useful electronic information.
Computer jargon explained by Jon Storm.
What Is glossary of computer terms and learning resources.
Glossary of Acronyms for PC and Server Technologies by Microsoft.
Know your Computer Hardware Terms, Glossary and Dictionary
I checked the lights to my modem and noticed that only the button indicating that the power is on was lighted up. We just had a bad thunder storm and I did not pull off the telephone line connected to the modem in time.
I took my modem to my neighbourhood computer shop, TYM Computer, and the owner Mr Foong, confirmed that my modem was out of service. I had called TMNet earlier and the technical staff there had advised that though it was offered free with my internet connection, there was no warranty for faults. To get another unit from them would have cost me RM160.00.
So, based on advises that I had received from my neighbourhood committee, I opt to go for an Aztech modem as its warranty includes damage caused by lightning strike. It was a unit also recommended by Mr Foong and it cost me RM95.00.
I discovered from Mrs Foong that the company have given away computers left by owners, who had bought new from them, to orphanage and such, after servicing them. I decided to leave my broken modem with them, just in case they could salvage some useful stuff out of it.
When my new modem also failed to get me connected, I was told to bring it back to the shop with my CPU. The verdict? The network card was also affected by the lightning. I thought it would cost me a bomb to install an Ethernet port and new card and that I will not have my computer back the same day but I got it back within 15 minutes and was charged RM28.00 for parts and service.
Brought my CPU and new wares happily home, looking forward to get connected and blog again but I couldn't! This time it was the monitor. So, Mr Foong, here we go again. What's up with this?
He changed my connector and charged RM5.00 for it and that's it, my system is fully working finally. And on his advise, I also placed my CPU on my table instead of placing it on the floor because it is more likely to be affected by dust particles.
My husband and I were so happy with his services that we took up a computer package he promoted for our son. I also learned from him that I do not need another USB port installed on my CPU. All I need is a USB hub which provides me 4 connections.
I guess going to a computer shop for technical assistance is like going to an auto shop to have your car checked and you wonder what $urpri$e$ the repairman will drop into your lap.
I think it is time for me to know more about my computer hardware since I drive it daily and I should not have any problem catching up with these links I have discovered:
What's All That Networking Stuff Called? and What's All That Computer Stuff Called? from The Morehouse College InfoTech Department which also provides many useful electronic information.
Computer jargon explained by Jon Storm.
What Is glossary of computer terms and learning resources.
Glossary of Acronyms for PC and Server Technologies by Microsoft.
Know your Computer Hardware Terms, Glossary and Dictionary
Ah Beng writes Ah Lian
Can Ah Beng write? See for yourself.
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Dear Ah Lian
Thanks you for your letter. Wrong time no see you. How everything? For me, I am quiet find.
You say in your letter your taukeh soh want you to chain your look? Somemore you must wear kick kok soo, hope you can wok properly.
You know, Ah Kau Kia working in a soft where company now. Last week, he take I, Muthu & few of his friend to May Nonut to eat barger. After that he take we all go to kalah ok.
Muthu sing and sing no stop until the sky bright.
Next week, my father mother going to sellerbread 20 years annie wear sari. My father mother going to give a fist to all the kampong people. So you must come with your hole family.
I only hope one day we no need to write and send letter to you and to me. Better I e-meow you, you e-meow me. I will ketchup with you soon. And when you got time, please few free to call me. Goo bye.....
Worm regard,
Ah Beng
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Dear Ah Lian
Thanks you for your letter. Wrong time no see you. How everything? For me, I am quiet find.
You say in your letter your taukeh soh want you to chain your look? Somemore you must wear kick kok soo, hope you can wok properly.
You know, Ah Kau Kia working in a soft where company now. Last week, he take I, Muthu & few of his friend to May Nonut to eat barger. After that he take we all go to kalah ok.
Muthu sing and sing no stop until the sky bright.
Next week, my father mother going to sellerbread 20 years annie wear sari. My father mother going to give a fist to all the kampong people. So you must come with your hole family.
I only hope one day we no need to write and send letter to you and to me. Better I e-meow you, you e-meow me. I will ketchup with you soon. And when you got time, please few free to call me. Goo bye.....
Worm regard,
Ah Beng
Do I need a world map?
I remember buying a map of the world for the children some time back. I could not find it now and I am sure even if I do, it is mostly likely crumpled up. So, do I need to buy another?
Not if they are happy with this online world map I discovered.
WikiMapia is an online map and satellite imaging resource that combines Google Maps with a wiki system, allowing users to add information (in the form of a note) to any location on earth.
Now if I want to boast to them about the places their father and I have been to db4k (days before the kids arrive), the Wikimapia will make my travel stories more interesting.
Not if they are happy with this online world map I discovered.
WikiMapia is an online map and satellite imaging resource that combines Google Maps with a wiki system, allowing users to add information (in the form of a note) to any location on earth.
Now if I want to boast to them about the places their father and I have been to db4k (days before the kids arrive), the Wikimapia will make my travel stories more interesting.
They walk among us!
> Some guy bought a new fridge for his house. To get rid of his old fridge,
> he put it in his front yard and hung a sign on it saying: 'Free to good
> home. You want it, you take it.' For three days the fridge sat there
> without even one person looking twice at it. He eventually decided that
> people were too un-trusting of this deal.. It looked to good to be true, so
> he changed the sign to read: 'Fridge for sale £50.' The next day someone
> stole it.
>
>
> Caution.... They Walk Among Us!
>
>
> One day I was walking down the beach with some friends when someone
> shouted....'Look at that dead bird!' Someone looked up at the sky and
> said...'where???'
>
>
>
> They Walk among us!!
>
>
>
> While looking at a house, my brother asked the estate agent which direction
> was north because, he explained, he didn't want the sun waking him up every
> morning. She asked, 'Does the sun rise in the north?' When my brother
> explained that the sun rises in the east, and has for sometime, she shook
> her head and said, 'Oh, I don't keep up with that stuff.'
>
>
>
> They Walk Among Us!!
>
>
>
> My colleague and I were eating our lunch in our cafeteria, when we
> overheard one of the administrative assistants talking about the sunburn
> she got on her weekend drive to the beach. She drove down in a convertible,
> but 'didn't think she'd get sunburned because the car was moving'.
>
>
>
> They Walk Among Us!!!!
>
>
> I told the girl at the steakhouse register that I wanted the half kilogram
> sirloin. She informed me they only had an 500 g sirloin. Not wanting to
> make a scene, I told her I would take the 500 g steak instead of the
> half kg.
>
>
>
> They walk among us!
>
>
>
> My sister has a lifesaving tool in her car it's designed to cut through a
> seat belt if she gets trapped She keeps it in the boot...
>
>
>
> They Walk Among Us!!!!!
>
>
>
> My friends and I were on a Lager run and noticed that the cases were
> discounted 10%. Since it was a big party, we bought 2 cases. The cashier
> multiplied 2 times 10% and gave us a 20% discount....
>
>
>
> They Walk Among Us!!!!!!
>
>
>
> I was hanging out with a friend when we saw a woman with a nose ring
> attached to an earring by a chain. My friend said, 'Wouldn't the chain rip
> out every time she turned her head?' I had to explain that a person's nose
> and ear remain the same distance apart no matter which way the head is
> turned...
>
>
>
> They Walk Among Us!!!!!!! - and don't say you didn't turn your head to check!
>
>
>
> I couldn't find my luggage at the airport baggage area. So I went to the
> lost luggage office and told the woman there that my bags never showed up.
> She smiled and told me not to worry because she was a trained professional
> and I was in good hands. 'Now,' she asked me, 'Has your plane arrived
> yet?'...
>
>
>
> They Walk Among Us!!!!!!!! - sounds like Qantas to me !!!!
>
>
>
> While working at a pizza parlour I observed a man ordering a small pizza to
> go. He appeared to be alone and the cook asked him if he would like it cut
> into 4 pieces or 6. He thought about it for some time before responding.
> 'Just cut it into 4 pieces; I don't think I'm hungry enough to eat 6
> pieces.
>
>
>
> Yep, They Walk Among Us, too.!!!!!!!!
>
>
> Sadly, not only do they walk among us, they also reproduce!
> he put it in his front yard and hung a sign on it saying: 'Free to good
> home. You want it, you take it.' For three days the fridge sat there
> without even one person looking twice at it. He eventually decided that
> people were too un-trusting of this deal.. It looked to good to be true, so
> he changed the sign to read: 'Fridge for sale £50.' The next day someone
> stole it.
>
>
> Caution.... They Walk Among Us!
>
>
> One day I was walking down the beach with some friends when someone
> shouted....'Look at that dead bird!' Someone looked up at the sky and
> said...'where???'
>
>
>
> They Walk among us!!
>
>
>
> While looking at a house, my brother asked the estate agent which direction
> was north because, he explained, he didn't want the sun waking him up every
> morning. She asked, 'Does the sun rise in the north?' When my brother
> explained that the sun rises in the east, and has for sometime, she shook
> her head and said, 'Oh, I don't keep up with that stuff.'
>
>
>
> They Walk Among Us!!
>
>
>
> My colleague and I were eating our lunch in our cafeteria, when we
> overheard one of the administrative assistants talking about the sunburn
> she got on her weekend drive to the beach. She drove down in a convertible,
> but 'didn't think she'd get sunburned because the car was moving'.
>
>
>
> They Walk Among Us!!!!
>
>
> I told the girl at the steakhouse register that I wanted the half kilogram
> sirloin. She informed me they only had an 500 g sirloin. Not wanting to
> make a scene, I told her I would take the 500 g steak instead of the
> half kg.
>
>
>
> They walk among us!
>
>
>
> My sister has a lifesaving tool in her car it's designed to cut through a
> seat belt if she gets trapped She keeps it in the boot...
>
>
>
> They Walk Among Us!!!!!
>
>
>
> My friends and I were on a Lager run and noticed that the cases were
> discounted 10%. Since it was a big party, we bought 2 cases. The cashier
> multiplied 2 times 10% and gave us a 20% discount....
>
>
>
> They Walk Among Us!!!!!!
>
>
>
> I was hanging out with a friend when we saw a woman with a nose ring
> attached to an earring by a chain. My friend said, 'Wouldn't the chain rip
> out every time she turned her head?' I had to explain that a person's nose
> and ear remain the same distance apart no matter which way the head is
> turned...
>
>
>
> They Walk Among Us!!!!!!! - and don't say you didn't turn your head to check!
>
>
>
> I couldn't find my luggage at the airport baggage area. So I went to the
> lost luggage office and told the woman there that my bags never showed up.
> She smiled and told me not to worry because she was a trained professional
> and I was in good hands. 'Now,' she asked me, 'Has your plane arrived
> yet?'...
>
>
>
> They Walk Among Us!!!!!!!! - sounds like Qantas to me !!!!
>
>
>
> While working at a pizza parlour I observed a man ordering a small pizza to
> go. He appeared to be alone and the cook asked him if he would like it cut
> into 4 pieces or 6. He thought about it for some time before responding.
> 'Just cut it into 4 pieces; I don't think I'm hungry enough to eat 6
> pieces.
>
>
>
> Yep, They Walk Among Us, too.!!!!!!!!
>
>
> Sadly, not only do they walk among us, they also reproduce!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Scary video for bikers
Looking for ways to discourage your children from ridding a bike? Show them this video of a Japanese ran over by a truck.
Do Chinese eat human feotuses and still born?
These photos look so real. I did a research and discovered that a Chinese artist, Zhu Yu, created an art performance called "Eating People" for the Shanghai Arts Festival in 2000. So, could these photos be taken during one of his performances?
Maybe his work had inspired someone to recreate it. So, I thought until I read a posting on Asia Finest Discussion Forum. So, what do you think? Is this for real?
Read more about Zhu Yu's art form from Snopes, BBC News and Sky News.
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Maybe his work had inspired someone to recreate it. So, I thought until I read a posting on Asia Finest Discussion Forum. So, what do you think? Is this for real?
Read more about Zhu Yu's art form from Snopes, BBC News and Sky News.
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Friday, June 27, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Global Issues
From my InBox:
A worldwide survey was conducted by the UN.
The only question asked was:
'Would you please give your honest opinion about solutions
to the shortage of food in rest of the world'.
The survey was a huge failure..... ... Do you know WHY?
* In Africa they didn't know what 'food' meant.
* In India they didn't know what 'honest' meant.
* In Europe they didn't know what 'shortage' meant.
* In China they didn't know what 'opinion' meant.
* In the Middle East they didn't know what 'solution'
meant.
* In South America they didn't know what 'please' meant.
* And in the USA they didn't know what 'the rest of the world' meant
U get in life whatever destiny has in store for u............
A worldwide survey was conducted by the UN.
The only question asked was:
'Would you please give your honest opinion about solutions
to the shortage of food in rest of the world'.
The survey was a huge failure..... ... Do you know WHY?
* In Africa they didn't know what 'food' meant.
* In India they didn't know what 'honest' meant.
* In Europe they didn't know what 'shortage' meant.
* In China they didn't know what 'opinion' meant.
* In the Middle East they didn't know what 'solution'
meant.
* In South America they didn't know what 'please' meant.
* And in the USA they didn't know what 'the rest of the world' meant
U get in life whatever destiny has in store for u............
Tibits for the day
From my InBox
Losing all your friends
Man comes home and finds his wife in bed with his friend.
He shoots his friend and kills him.
Wife says 'If you behave like this, you will lose ALL your friends.'
Sister wanted
A small boy wrote to Santa Claus,'send me a sister....
Santa wrote back, 'SEND ME YOUR MOTHER'....
Anger management?
Husband: 'When I get mad at you, you never fight back.
How do you control your anger?'
Wife: 'I clean the toilet.'
Husband: 'How does that help?'
Wife: 'I use your toothbrush .'
Losing all your friends
Man comes home and finds his wife in bed with his friend.
He shoots his friend and kills him.
Wife says 'If you behave like this, you will lose ALL your friends.'
Sister wanted
A small boy wrote to Santa Claus,'send me a sister....
Santa wrote back, 'SEND ME YOUR MOTHER'....
Anger management?
Husband: 'When I get mad at you, you never fight back.
How do you control your anger?'
Wife: 'I clean the toilet.'
Husband: 'How does that help?'
Wife: 'I use your toothbrush .'
BEWARE OF PAPER IN THE BACK WINDOW OF YOUR VEHICLE...
I have earlier written that I am not able to verify if this is a true story though I heard that it was circulated in Mandarin via SMS a few months back.
Reader, Kristina, left a comment to advise that Hoax-Slayer had investigated this story and deemed it a hoax as the incident was unsubstantiated.
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BEWARE OF PAPER AT THE BACK GLASS OF YOUR VEHICLE
NEW WAY TO DO CAR JACKING
Heads up everyone. Please, keep this circulating...
You walk! across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside.
You start the engine and shift into Reverse. When you look into
the rear-view mirror to back out of your parking space, you notice
a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, you
shift into Park, unlock your doors, and jump out of your
car to remove that paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing
your view.
When you reach the back of your car, that is when the
car hacker's) appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and
take off. They practically mow you down as they speed off
in your car.
And guess what, ladies? I bet your purse is still in the car.
So now the carjacker has your car, your home address, your
money, and your keys. Your home and your whole identity is
now compromised!
BEWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED.
If you see a piece of paper stuck to your back window, just drive away.
Remove the paper later.
I hope you will forward this to friends and family, especially to
women.
A purse contains all kinds of personal information and identification
documents, and you certainly do NOT want this to fall into the wrong
hands.
Please keep this going.After all,prevention is better than cure....
Reader, Kristina, left a comment to advise that Hoax-Slayer had investigated this story and deemed it a hoax as the incident was unsubstantiated.
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BEWARE OF PAPER AT THE BACK GLASS OF YOUR VEHICLE
NEW WAY TO DO CAR JACKING
Heads up everyone. Please, keep this circulating...
You walk! across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside.
You start the engine and shift into Reverse. When you look into
the rear-view mirror to back out of your parking space, you notice
a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, you
shift into Park, unlock your doors, and jump out of your
car to remove that paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing
your view.
When you reach the back of your car, that is when the
car hacker's) appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and
take off. They practically mow you down as they speed off
in your car.
And guess what, ladies? I bet your purse is still in the car.
So now the carjacker has your car, your home address, your
money, and your keys. Your home and your whole identity is
now compromised!
BEWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED.
If you see a piece of paper stuck to your back window, just drive away.
Remove the paper later.
I hope you will forward this to friends and family, especially to
women.
A purse contains all kinds of personal information and identification
documents, and you certainly do NOT want this to fall into the wrong
hands.
Please keep this going.After all,prevention is better than cure....
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
40 Tips For Better Life
From my InBox:
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day... Buy a lock if you have to.
3.. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to___ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy .
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.
7. Make time to practice prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of warm water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree..
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. GOD heals almost everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick.. Your friends will.Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often, sms oremail them.
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for _____. Today I accomplished _____.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed..
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
40. Please Forward this to everyone you care enough to share.
May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more, May nothing but happiness come through your door!.
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day... Buy a lock if you have to.
3.. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to___ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy .
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.
7. Make time to practice prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of warm water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree..
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. GOD heals almost everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick.. Your friends will.Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often, sms oremail them.
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for _____. Today I accomplished _____.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed..
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
40. Please Forward this to everyone you care enough to share.
May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more, May nothing but happiness come through your door!.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Daddy's Poem
From my InBox:
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Her hair was up in a pony tail,
Her favourite dress tied with a bow.
Today was Daddy's Day at school,
And she couldn't wait to go.
But her mommy tried to tell her,
That she probably should stay home.
Why the kids might not understand,
If she went to school alone
But she was not afraid;
She knew just what to say.
What to tell her classmates
Of why he wasn't there today.
But still her mother worried,
For her to face this day alone.
And that was why once again,
She tried to keep her daughter home.
But the little girl went to school
Eager to tell them all.
About a dad she never sees
A dad who never calls.
There were daddies along the wall in back,
For everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently,
Anxious in their seats.
One by one the teacher called
A student from the class.
To introduce their daddy,
As seconds slowly passed.
At last the teacher called her name,
Every child turned to stare.
Each of them was searching,
For a man who wasn't there.
"Where's her daddy at?'
She heard a boy call out.
'She probably doesn't have one,'
Another student dared to shout.
And from somewhere near the back,
She heard a daddy say,
'Looks like another deadbeat dad,
Too busy to waste his day.'
The words did not offend her,
As she smiled up at her Mom.
And looked back at her teacher,
Who told her to go on.
And with hands behind her back,
Slowly she began to speak.
And out from the mouth of a child,
Came words incredibly unique.
'My Daddy couldn't be here,
Because he lives so far away.
But I know he wishes he could be,
Since this is such a special day.
And though you cannot meet him,
I wanted you to know.
All about my daddy,
And how much he loves me so.
He loved to tell me stories
He taught me to ride my bike.
He surprised me with pink roses,
And taught me to fly a kite.
We used to share fudge sundaes,
And ice cream in a cone.
And though you cannot see him.
I'm not standing here alone.
Cause my daddy's always with me,
Even though we are apart
I know because he told me,
He'll forever be in my heart'.
With that, her little hand reached up,
And lay across her chest.
Feeling her own heartbeat,
Beneath her favorite dress.
And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads,
Her mother stood in tears.
Proudly watching her daughter,
Who was wise beyond her years.
For she stood up for the love
Of a man not in her life.
Doing what was best for her,
Doing what was right.
And when she dropped her hand back down,
Staring straight into the crowd.
She finished with a voice so soft,
But its message clear and loud.
'I love my daddy very much,
he's my shining star.
And if he could, he'd be here,
But heaven's just too far.
You see he was a policeman
and died just this past year
When airplanes hit the towers
and taught Americans to fear.
But sometimes when I close my eyes,
it's like he never went away.'
And then she closed her eyes,
and saw him there that day.
And to her mothers amazement,
she witnessed with surprise.
A room full of daddies and children,
all starting to close their eyes.
Who knows what they saw before them,
who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for merely a second,
they saw him at her side.
I know you're with me Daddy,'
to the silence she called out.
And what happened next made believers,
of those once filled with doubt.
Not one in that room could explain it,
for each of their eyes had been closed.
But there on the desk beside her,
was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose.
And a child was blessed, if only for a moment,
by the love of her shining star.
And given the gift of believing,
that heaven is never too far.
They say it takes a minute to find a special person,
an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them,
but then an entire life to forget them.
Send this to the people you'll never forget, and
remember to send it also to the person that sent
it to you. It's a short message to let them know
that you'll never forget them.
If you don't send it to anyone, it means you're
in a hurry and that you've forgotten your
friends.
Take the time...to live and love!
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Her hair was up in a pony tail,
Her favourite dress tied with a bow.
Today was Daddy's Day at school,
And she couldn't wait to go.
But her mommy tried to tell her,
That she probably should stay home.
Why the kids might not understand,
If she went to school alone
But she was not afraid;
She knew just what to say.
What to tell her classmates
Of why he wasn't there today.
But still her mother worried,
For her to face this day alone.
And that was why once again,
She tried to keep her daughter home.
But the little girl went to school
Eager to tell them all.
About a dad she never sees
A dad who never calls.
There were daddies along the wall in back,
For everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently,
Anxious in their seats.
One by one the teacher called
A student from the class.
To introduce their daddy,
As seconds slowly passed.
At last the teacher called her name,
Every child turned to stare.
Each of them was searching,
For a man who wasn't there.
"Where's her daddy at?'
She heard a boy call out.
'She probably doesn't have one,'
Another student dared to shout.
And from somewhere near the back,
She heard a daddy say,
'Looks like another deadbeat dad,
Too busy to waste his day.'
The words did not offend her,
As she smiled up at her Mom.
And looked back at her teacher,
Who told her to go on.
And with hands behind her back,
Slowly she began to speak.
And out from the mouth of a child,
Came words incredibly unique.
'My Daddy couldn't be here,
Because he lives so far away.
But I know he wishes he could be,
Since this is such a special day.
And though you cannot meet him,
I wanted you to know.
All about my daddy,
And how much he loves me so.
He loved to tell me stories
He taught me to ride my bike.
He surprised me with pink roses,
And taught me to fly a kite.
We used to share fudge sundaes,
And ice cream in a cone.
And though you cannot see him.
I'm not standing here alone.
Cause my daddy's always with me,
Even though we are apart
I know because he told me,
He'll forever be in my heart'.
With that, her little hand reached up,
And lay across her chest.
Feeling her own heartbeat,
Beneath her favorite dress.
And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads,
Her mother stood in tears.
Proudly watching her daughter,
Who was wise beyond her years.
For she stood up for the love
Of a man not in her life.
Doing what was best for her,
Doing what was right.
And when she dropped her hand back down,
Staring straight into the crowd.
She finished with a voice so soft,
But its message clear and loud.
'I love my daddy very much,
he's my shining star.
And if he could, he'd be here,
But heaven's just too far.
You see he was a policeman
and died just this past year
When airplanes hit the towers
and taught Americans to fear.
But sometimes when I close my eyes,
it's like he never went away.'
And then she closed her eyes,
and saw him there that day.
And to her mothers amazement,
she witnessed with surprise.
A room full of daddies and children,
all starting to close their eyes.
Who knows what they saw before them,
who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for merely a second,
they saw him at her side.
I know you're with me Daddy,'
to the silence she called out.
And what happened next made believers,
of those once filled with doubt.
Not one in that room could explain it,
for each of their eyes had been closed.
But there on the desk beside her,
was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose.
And a child was blessed, if only for a moment,
by the love of her shining star.
And given the gift of believing,
that heaven is never too far.
They say it takes a minute to find a special person,
an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them,
but then an entire life to forget them.
Send this to the people you'll never forget, and
remember to send it also to the person that sent
it to you. It's a short message to let them know
that you'll never forget them.
If you don't send it to anyone, it means you're
in a hurry and that you've forgotten your
friends.
Take the time...to live and love!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Emotional Freedom Techniques
Tap your way to health with EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). It was created by Gary Craig in the mid 1990s.
If you are not able to find a cure for your ailments try this alternative healing where you tap on a series of 12 specific points on the body that correspond to meridians used in Chinese medicine.
You can sign up for newsletter from Emofree to learn techniques and read or view testimonials and methods devised by people who have found comfort with EFT.
Here are 2 slides discovered from SlideShare:
If you are not able to find a cure for your ailments try this alternative healing where you tap on a series of 12 specific points on the body that correspond to meridians used in Chinese medicine.
You can sign up for newsletter from Emofree to learn techniques and read or view testimonials and methods devised by people who have found comfort with EFT.
Here are 2 slides discovered from SlideShare:
Los Reconoces (Do you recognise them?)
Still remember these stars from TV show?
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Legal dictionary, anyone?
If you are going to work on your wills, don't you think that you need a glossary to make sure that you are aware of the options available for you to work with? Do you know the right terms to use to get your wishes across as accurately as possible? So, do you need a lawyer to help you through it?
Not at the moment if you are able to do it yourself with the help of some tips from NOLO for writing a No-Frills Will. Then if you fancy something more to that, check out the glossary page to Wills & Estate Planning.
And when you have time, take a look at some free legal information on NOLO related to:
BUSINESS & HUMAN RESOURCES
PATENTS, COPYRIGHT & ART
WILLS & ESTATE PLANNING
PROPERTY & MONEY
FAMILY LAW & IMMIGRATION
RIGHTS & DISPUTES
Meantime, Happy Willing.
Not at the moment if you are able to do it yourself with the help of some tips from NOLO for writing a No-Frills Will. Then if you fancy something more to that, check out the glossary page to Wills & Estate Planning.
And when you have time, take a look at some free legal information on NOLO related to:
BUSINESS & HUMAN RESOURCES
PATENTS, COPYRIGHT & ART
WILLS & ESTATE PLANNING
PROPERTY & MONEY
FAMILY LAW & IMMIGRATION
RIGHTS & DISPUTES
Meantime, Happy Willing.
Take a rest when you need one.
This is my post for the day. Take a rest when you need one.
I can be so long winded. Have fun resting.
I can be so long winded. Have fun resting.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Surgeons
In my InBox:
Five surgeons are discussing who has the best
patients to operate on.
The first surgeon says, 'I like to see
Accountants on my operating table > because when you open them up, everything
inside is numbered.'
The second responds, 'Yeah, but you should try
electricians! Everything
inside them is colour-coded.'
The third surgeon says, 'No, I really think
librarians are the best;
everything inside them is in alphabetical
order.'
The fourth surgeon chimes in, 'You know I like
construction workers. Those
guys always understand when you have a few
parts left over at the end, and
when the job takes longer than you said it
Would.'
But the fifth surgeon shut them all up when he
observed, 'You're all wrong.
Politicians are the easiest to operate on.
There's no guts, no heart, no
Balls, no brains, and no spine, and there are
Only two moving parts - the
mouth and the asshole - and they are
interchangeable'
Five surgeons are discussing who has the best
patients to operate on.
The first surgeon says, 'I like to see
Accountants on my operating table > because when you open them up, everything
inside is numbered.'
The second responds, 'Yeah, but you should try
electricians! Everything
inside them is colour-coded.'
The third surgeon says, 'No, I really think
librarians are the best;
everything inside them is in alphabetical
order.'
The fourth surgeon chimes in, 'You know I like
construction workers. Those
guys always understand when you have a few
parts left over at the end, and
when the job takes longer than you said it
Would.'
But the fifth surgeon shut them all up when he
observed, 'You're all wrong.
Politicians are the easiest to operate on.
There's no guts, no heart, no
Balls, no brains, and no spine, and there are
Only two moving parts - the
mouth and the asshole - and they are
interchangeable'
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Mad Wife Disease...
A guy was sitting quietly reading his paper when his wife walked up behind him and whacked him on the head with a magazine.
'What was that for?' he asked.
'That was for the piece of paper in your pants pocket with the
name Laura Lou written on it,' she replied.
'Two weeks ago when I went to the races, Laura Lou was the name
of one of the horses I bet on,' he explained.
'Oh honey, I'm sorry,' she said. 'I should have known there was
a good explanation.'
Three days later he was watching a ballgame on TV when she
walked up and hit him in the head again, this time with the iron skillet,
which knocked him out cold.
When he came to, he asked, 'What the hell was that for?'
'Your horse called.'
'What was that for?' he asked.
'That was for the piece of paper in your pants pocket with the
name Laura Lou written on it,' she replied.
'Two weeks ago when I went to the races, Laura Lou was the name
of one of the horses I bet on,' he explained.
'Oh honey, I'm sorry,' she said. 'I should have known there was
a good explanation.'
Three days later he was watching a ballgame on TV when she
walked up and hit him in the head again, this time with the iron skillet,
which knocked him out cold.
When he came to, he asked, 'What the hell was that for?'
'Your horse called.'
Holding The Sun
I can't give you the moon or the stars but, here, take the sun.
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In my InBox:
Vintage art? Get them free!
Talk about getting free photos, I discovered a place where you can get free graphics codes and here is a
of a photo...
...and a classic.
Here In Reality
Go to VintageAntiqueClassics and you will also find video clips, old movies, free ebooks, recordings and your own glitter vintage text code to download.
So, what do I think of this website?
of a photo...
...and a classic.
Here In Reality
Go to VintageAntiqueClassics and you will also find video clips, old movies, free ebooks, recordings and your own glitter vintage text code to download.
So, what do I think of this website?
Thursday, June 12, 2008
My friend started blogging
My friend, Frankie, started blogging and I know that he will find the articles listed on the following link useful:
The 50 Most Popular Web Design Blog Posts, Resources & Cheat Sheets of 2007
Don't forget that you need lots of snaps, to add interest to your blog but to hold the interest, keep postings snappy short.
All best and keep going, Frankie.
The 50 Most Popular Web Design Blog Posts, Resources & Cheat Sheets of 2007
Don't forget that you need lots of snaps, to add interest to your blog but to hold the interest, keep postings snappy short.
All best and keep going, Frankie.
Funny bumper stickers I appreciate
I received an email with pictures of funny bumper stickers by P&M Homecare. I think that with a humour like that, one can live longer, which is good business sense for its company.
So, I did a PowerPoint slides of these stickers as I would like to share with everyone what I thought about them. And with the permission of Head Geezer, Michael, I have it posted here.
Enjoy it.
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Thanks. Post away Nancy. Would love to see it.
Warmest regards
Mike Principato
The Head Geezer
. \!|!/ .
.. ( @ @ ) ..
ooO--(_)--Ooo
Michael A. Principato
P&M Home Care Services Inc.
"Never take life seriously. No one gets out alive anyway."
So, I did a PowerPoint slides of these stickers as I would like to share with everyone what I thought about them. And with the permission of Head Geezer, Michael, I have it posted here.
Enjoy it.
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Thanks. Post away Nancy. Would love to see it.
Warmest regards
Mike Principato
The Head Geezer
. \!|!/ .
.. ( @ @ ) ..
ooO--(_)--Ooo
Michael A. Principato
P&M Home Care Services Inc.
"Never take life seriously. No one gets out alive anyway."
the weatherman
> a couple woke up in the middle of the night because their bedside telephone
> rang. the husband picked up the phone and said after a few seconds:" i don't
> know, you have to ask the weatherman"
> who was that asked his wife. oh, some clown,replied her husband. he wanted
> to know if the coast was clear.
> rang. the husband picked up the phone and said after a few seconds:" i don't
> know, you have to ask the weatherman"
> who was that asked his wife. oh, some clown,replied her husband. he wanted
> to know if the coast was clear.
Barber in NY
There was once a very good barber in NEW YORK, he gives Free Haircut to everybody who comes into his shop to have their haircuts.
One day a florist goes to him for a haircut.
After the cut, he goes to pay the barber
and the barber replies:
'I am sorry. I cannot accept money from you. I am doing community service.'
The Florist is happy and leaves the shop.
The next morning when the barber goes to open his shop,
there is a thank you card and a dozen roses waiting at his door .
A policeman goes for a haircut and he also goes to pay the barber after the cut.
But the barber replies:
'I am sorry. I cannot accept money from you. I am doing community service.'
The cop is happy and leaves the shop.
The next morning the barber goes to open his shop,
there is a thank you card and a dozen donuts waiting at his door.
A Singaporean software engineer goes for a haircut and he also goes to pay the barber after the cut. But the barber replies:
'I am sorry. I cannot accept money from you.. I am doing community service.'
The Singaporean software engineer is very happy and leaves.
The next morning when the barber goes to open his shop, guess what he finds there............
Can you guess?
Come on, think like a Singaporean....
have you got the answer ........... ?????
come on .............
guess
guess
guess.................................................
a dozen Singaporeans waiting for a free haircut!
One day a florist goes to him for a haircut.
After the cut, he goes to pay the barber
and the barber replies:
'I am sorry. I cannot accept money from you. I am doing community service.'
The Florist is happy and leaves the shop.
The next morning when the barber goes to open his shop,
there is a thank you card and a dozen roses waiting at his door .
A policeman goes for a haircut and he also goes to pay the barber after the cut.
But the barber replies:
'I am sorry. I cannot accept money from you. I am doing community service.'
The cop is happy and leaves the shop.
The next morning the barber goes to open his shop,
there is a thank you card and a dozen donuts waiting at his door.
A Singaporean software engineer goes for a haircut and he also goes to pay the barber after the cut. But the barber replies:
'I am sorry. I cannot accept money from you.. I am doing community service.'
The Singaporean software engineer is very happy and leaves.
The next morning when the barber goes to open his shop, guess what he finds there............
Can you guess?
Come on, think like a Singaporean....
have you got the answer ........... ?????
come on .............
guess
guess
guess.................................................
a dozen Singaporeans waiting for a free haircut!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
OOLONG TEA……
In my InBox:
A carrot, an egg, and a cup of Oolong tea…You will never look at a cup of Oolong the same way again.
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil. In the first she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed Oolong tea. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word.
In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl.
Then she ladled the Oolong out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me what you see."
"Carrots, eggs, and Oolong tea," she replied.
Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg.
Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the Oolong. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma The daughter then asked, "What does it mean, mother?"
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The Oolong tea was unique, however. After they were in the boiling water , they had changed the water color and taste.
"Which are you?" she asked her daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a Oolong tea?
Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and hardened heart?
Or am I like the Oolong tea? The tea actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the tea, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a Oolong tea?
May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy.
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.
When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling.
Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.
You might want to send this message to those people who mean something to you; to those who have touched your life in one way or another; to those who make you smile when you really need it; to those who make you see the brighter side of things when you are really down; to those whose friendship you appreciate; to those who are so meaningful in your life.
If you don't send it, you will just miss out on the opportunity to
brighten someone's day with this message!
May we all be OOLONG TEA !!!!!!!!!
A carrot, an egg, and a cup of Oolong tea…You will never look at a cup of Oolong the same way again.
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil. In the first she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed Oolong tea. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word.
In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl.
Then she ladled the Oolong out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me what you see."
"Carrots, eggs, and Oolong tea," she replied.
Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg.
Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the Oolong. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma The daughter then asked, "What does it mean, mother?"
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The Oolong tea was unique, however. After they were in the boiling water , they had changed the water color and taste.
"Which are you?" she asked her daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a Oolong tea?
Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and hardened heart?
Or am I like the Oolong tea? The tea actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the tea, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a Oolong tea?
May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy.
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.
When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling.
Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.
You might want to send this message to those people who mean something to you; to those who have touched your life in one way or another; to those who make you smile when you really need it; to those who make you see the brighter side of things when you are really down; to those whose friendship you appreciate; to those who are so meaningful in your life.
If you don't send it, you will just miss out on the opportunity to
brighten someone's day with this message!
May we all be OOLONG TEA !!!!!!!!!
On your wedding day....
I am short sighted and wear glasses. I remember when I was younger and looking at brides in wedding photos or in movies, I used to wish that I could take wedding photos without my spectacles on.
My wish came true with the arrival of contact lenses.
So, if you are a young lady who is worried about how you would look on your wedding day, these photos will assure you that a good make up artist can do magic with your face.
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My wish came true with the arrival of contact lenses.
So, if you are a young lady who is worried about how you would look on your wedding day, these photos will assure you that a good make up artist can do magic with your face.
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Learning from disasters.
If you want know about hazards, risks, vulnerability in the field of a natural or environment disasters, check out Nedies' glossaries.
NEDIES stands for Natural and Environmental Disaster Information Exchange System. This project is to support the Commission Services of the European Community, Member State Authorities and European Organisations and the citizens.
In their efforts to prevent and prepare for natural and technological non-Seveso disasters and to manage their consequences, NEDIES created hazard maps and shares lessons learned from disasters.
While you are there, don't forget to check out their other disaster links. Here is one by Martin Harrison.
I think this is a great project to start in any country.
NEDIES stands for Natural and Environmental Disaster Information Exchange System. This project is to support the Commission Services of the European Community, Member State Authorities and European Organisations and the citizens.
In their efforts to prevent and prepare for natural and technological non-Seveso disasters and to manage their consequences, NEDIES created hazard maps and shares lessons learned from disasters.
While you are there, don't forget to check out their other disaster links. Here is one by Martin Harrison.
I think this is a great project to start in any country.
Are you on Manta?
Just discovered, Manta, a website that keeps a profiles of 45 million companies worldwide. It does not matter if it is a large or small firm. As long as it is mentioned, its related industries and products will be included.
This is Manta at a glance
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Bad experience near Cheras 9th.mile tol booth
Since Cheras 9th mile is a route frequently taken by my family and residents of Bandar Sungai Long, I wrote to the victim to verify if the following message is accurate. Though I have not heard from this person, I decided to post it anyway because I see a possibility of this happening and I like the advise he gave should such a crime occur.
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I will like to share the bad experience that I have had last night. I was returning from Kuala Lumpur and after getting out of Cheras 9th.mile tol booth , a car drive into my path and I nearly knock him. I give a ' high beam' to inform him he is driving dangerously.( 1 time only ). He stop his car in the middle of the road and waited for me.
He give me a gesture to stop my car at the roadside but I inform him that I have done nothing wrong. He again drive in front of my car and suddenly brake as wanting me to knock him. I just follow slowly and kept my distance. He drove to my side
and try to knock my car and each time informing me to stop to the side. He then suddenly purposely hit my car in the front left side and call me to stop. I was angry by his action at that time and ask him why he hit my car. He just insisted I stop to the side and I have to pay for the damaged to his car. ( Actually at this point , I was aware there is something wrong with this guy as he insisted to me to stop . I have read in many email and sms informing never to stop in this type of situation ).
I told this guy if he want me to pay then to follow me to the nearest police station so we can settle at the police station. At this time, we have reach to the 11th miles Cheras tol . After the tol , this guy is missing. I managed write down the car number and I went to the Kajang Police station to make my report.
The inspector at the Police station informed me that my case is the second case involving the same car that day. The are also on the hunt for this driver. The earlier car involved is a Honda CRV. Luckily they also did not stop for this guy. The Inspector told me that this person is either want me to pay for the damaged which I did not do or he is trying to take away my car with another person which is hiding in his car.
Just want to let all my friend knows that never to stop your car if you come across this type of situation and I was lucky to have many information before this. I was also lucky to have not lost my cool or I dont know what will happen if I were to stop my car. Please inform your friends about this too.
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I will like to share the bad experience that I have had last night. I was returning from Kuala Lumpur and after getting out of Cheras 9th.mile tol booth , a car drive into my path and I nearly knock him. I give a ' high beam' to inform him he is driving dangerously.( 1 time only ). He stop his car in the middle of the road and waited for me.
He give me a gesture to stop my car at the roadside but I inform him that I have done nothing wrong. He again drive in front of my car and suddenly brake as wanting me to knock him. I just follow slowly and kept my distance. He drove to my side
and try to knock my car and each time informing me to stop to the side. He then suddenly purposely hit my car in the front left side and call me to stop. I was angry by his action at that time and ask him why he hit my car. He just insisted I stop to the side and I have to pay for the damaged to his car. ( Actually at this point , I was aware there is something wrong with this guy as he insisted to me to stop . I have read in many email and sms informing never to stop in this type of situation ).
I told this guy if he want me to pay then to follow me to the nearest police station so we can settle at the police station. At this time, we have reach to the 11th miles Cheras tol . After the tol , this guy is missing. I managed write down the car number and I went to the Kajang Police station to make my report.
The inspector at the Police station informed me that my case is the second case involving the same car that day. The are also on the hunt for this driver. The earlier car involved is a Honda CRV. Luckily they also did not stop for this guy. The Inspector told me that this person is either want me to pay for the damaged which I did not do or he is trying to take away my car with another person which is hiding in his car.
Just want to let all my friend knows that never to stop your car if you come across this type of situation and I was lucky to have many information before this. I was also lucky to have not lost my cool or I dont know what will happen if I were to stop my car. Please inform your friends about this too.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Karma? What's that?
I discovered that it easier for me to teach my children after sending them to the Sunday Dhamma School at Sungai Long Buddhist Society.
Should they misbehave, I can stop them by saying that it is bad for my karma to shout or beat them. If they do not finish up their food, I would say that it is bad for their karma.
"Karma" is best described as a debt owing or reaction to an action. So, bad actions begets bad karma and good karma creates good reaction.
My children understand that if they harm anyone physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually, they will be placed in a similar incident where they will be the victim. So, it is a mighty magical word to teach my children with.
Do you see the picture now?
Some animals have to die to feed us. So don't throw away your food. I cannot find a better picture to get my children to clean up their plates.
Should they misbehave, I can stop them by saying that it is bad for my karma to shout or beat them. If they do not finish up their food, I would say that it is bad for their karma.
"Karma" is best described as a debt owing or reaction to an action. So, bad actions begets bad karma and good karma creates good reaction.
My children understand that if they harm anyone physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually, they will be placed in a similar incident where they will be the victim. So, it is a mighty magical word to teach my children with.
Do you see the picture now?
Some animals have to die to feed us. So don't throw away your food. I cannot find a better picture to get my children to clean up their plates.
Women Will Never Understand Football
I received this funny video in my email. My husband is crazy about football but I am not complaining. "THE GAMES" was the main reason why we had Astro channels installed in the first place. While he stays up to watch football, I write blogs.
It is a win win situation I love to hang on to and blog about.
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It is a win win situation I love to hang on to and blog about.
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UPGRADE FROM BOYFRIEND TO HUSBAND
Dear IT Support,
Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a
slow down in the overall performance, particularly in the flower,
gifts and jewellery applications that had operated flawlessly under
Boyfriend 5.0.
In addition, Husband 1.0 un-installed many other valuable programs,
such as Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention 6.5, but installed
undesirable programs such as Formula One 5.0, NBA 3.0 and World Cup
2.0.
And now Conversation 8.0 no longer runs and House Cleaning 2.6 simply
crashes the system. I've tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these
problems, but to no avail.
What can I do?
Signed,
Desperate Housewife
Reply:
Dear Desperate Housewife,
First keep in mind:
Boyfriend 5.0 is an entertainment package, while Husband 1.0 is an
operating system.
Try entering the command C:\ I THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME and download
Tears 6.2 to install Guilt 3.0.
If all works as designed, Husband 1.0 should then automatically run
the applications Jewellery 2.0 and Flowers 3.5.
But remember, overuse can cause Husband 1.0 to default to Grumpy
Silence 2.5, Happy Hour 7.0 or Late Night Teh Tarik 6.1.
Late Night 6.1 is a very bad program that will create
SnoringLoudly.wav files.
Whatever you do, DO NOT install Mother-in-Law 1.0 or reinstall another
Boyfriend program. These are not supported applications and will crash
Husband 1.0.
In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have a limited
memory and cannot learn new applications quickly.
You might consider additional software to improve memory and
performance. I personally recommend Hot ! Tasty Food 3.0 and Tongkat
Ali 6.9.
Good Luck,
IT Support
Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a
slow down in the overall performance, particularly in the flower,
gifts and jewellery applications that had operated flawlessly under
Boyfriend 5.0.
In addition, Husband 1.0 un-installed many other valuable programs,
such as Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention 6.5, but installed
undesirable programs such as Formula One 5.0, NBA 3.0 and World Cup
2.0.
And now Conversation 8.0 no longer runs and House Cleaning 2.6 simply
crashes the system. I've tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these
problems, but to no avail.
What can I do?
Signed,
Desperate Housewife
Reply:
Dear Desperate Housewife,
First keep in mind:
Boyfriend 5.0 is an entertainment package, while Husband 1.0 is an
operating system.
Try entering the command C:\ I THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME and download
Tears 6.2 to install Guilt 3.0.
If all works as designed, Husband 1.0 should then automatically run
the applications Jewellery 2.0 and Flowers 3.5.
But remember, overuse can cause Husband 1.0 to default to Grumpy
Silence 2.5, Happy Hour 7.0 or Late Night Teh Tarik 6.1.
Late Night 6.1 is a very bad program that will create
SnoringLoudly.wav files.
Whatever you do, DO NOT install Mother-in-Law 1.0 or reinstall another
Boyfriend program. These are not supported applications and will crash
Husband 1.0.
In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have a limited
memory and cannot learn new applications quickly.
You might consider additional software to improve memory and
performance. I personally recommend Hot ! Tasty Food 3.0 and Tongkat
Ali 6.9.
Good Luck,
IT Support
Difference between wife & girlfriend
>>>>>> Wife is a HARIMAU ¡¡¡¡¡ GIRLFRIEND is HARI HARI MAHU
>>>>>>
>>>>>> And some say :
>>>>>> Wife is like TV, girlfriend is like Handphone (HP)
>>>>>> At home watch TV, go out bring HP.
>>>>>> No money, sell TV. Got money change HP.
>>>>>> Sometimes enjoy TV, but most of the time play with HP.
>>>>>> TV free for life but HP, if you don't pay the services will be
>>>>>> terminated
>>>>>> TV is big, bulky and most of the time old, but handphone is cute,
>>>>>> slim,
>>>>>> curvy and very portable at any time.
>>>>>> Operational cost for TV is often acceptable but for HP is high and
>>>>>> often demanding,
>>>>>> Most Important, TV got remote.. HP don't have..
>>>>>> Last but not least.........
>>>>>> TV do not have virus, but h/p yes............have VIRUS.............
>>>>>> once get it, HABIS LA... .... hahahahaha......
>>>>>> so better choose TV
>>>>>>
>>>>>> And some say :
>>>>>> Wife is like TV, girlfriend is like Handphone (HP)
>>>>>> At home watch TV, go out bring HP.
>>>>>> No money, sell TV. Got money change HP.
>>>>>> Sometimes enjoy TV, but most of the time play with HP.
>>>>>> TV free for life but HP, if you don't pay the services will be
>>>>>> terminated
>>>>>> TV is big, bulky and most of the time old, but handphone is cute,
>>>>>> slim,
>>>>>> curvy and very portable at any time.
>>>>>> Operational cost for TV is often acceptable but for HP is high and
>>>>>> often demanding,
>>>>>> Most Important, TV got remote.. HP don't have..
>>>>>> Last but not least.........
>>>>>> TV do not have virus, but h/p yes............have VIRUS.............
>>>>>> once get it, HABIS LA... .... hahahahaha......
>>>>>> so better choose TV
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
No coffee or tea at this cafe
You will not be served any coffee or tea at this cafe but if you want a cuppa of ideas for your growing business, check out Francie Marks Ward's Idea Cafe.
Francie has set up a fun place for small business owners to go to for a break, or get a break. Post the problems you are facing in your business and read how others overcome them.
Have not started your business yet? Then head off to know some gutsy entrepreneurs who have followed their dreams and be inspired. And if the business you are interested in is not listed, then inform business owners you would like to emulate about getting their profiles listed on Idea Cafe. Successful people are always willing to share their success stories and you can learn from their trails and errors.
If starting a business is not your cup of coffee, then make yourself a cup and watch this free movie.
If you like these movies by Mary Reynolds Robinson, maybe an affiliate programme is what you can start up with.
Francie has set up a fun place for small business owners to go to for a break, or get a break. Post the problems you are facing in your business and read how others overcome them.
Have not started your business yet? Then head off to know some gutsy entrepreneurs who have followed their dreams and be inspired. And if the business you are interested in is not listed, then inform business owners you would like to emulate about getting their profiles listed on Idea Cafe. Successful people are always willing to share their success stories and you can learn from their trails and errors.
If starting a business is not your cup of coffee, then make yourself a cup and watch this free movie.
If you like these movies by Mary Reynolds Robinson, maybe an affiliate programme is what you can start up with.
Singapore in the 60s
This is the Singapore I know before the arrival of my children.
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Thursday, June 5, 2008
Just a 'lil joke
A tour bus driver is driving with a bus load of seniors down a highway when he is tapped on his shoulder by a little old lady. She offers him a handful of peanuts, which he gratefully munches up.
After about 15 minutes, she taps him on his shoulder again, and another hands him another handful of peanuts .....
She repeats this gesture about five more times.
When she is about to hand him another batch again, he asks the little old lady, 'Why don't you eat the peanuts yourself?'
'We can't chew them because we've no teeth,' she replied.
The puzzled driver asks, 'Why do you buy them then?'
The old lady replied, 'We just love the chocolate around them.'
After about 15 minutes, she taps him on his shoulder again, and another hands him another handful of peanuts .....
She repeats this gesture about five more times.
When she is about to hand him another batch again, he asks the little old lady, 'Why don't you eat the peanuts yourself?'
'We can't chew them because we've no teeth,' she replied.
The puzzled driver asks, 'Why do you buy them then?'
The old lady replied, 'We just love the chocolate around them.'
YoYo flight fare? What's that?
As fuel costs keep rising airlines may start treating passengers `like freight'. When that happens, it means that your ticket value will fluctuate with your weight.
This will be good news for model-thin passengers. And think about corporation running on a budget. They may no longer be hiring heavy weights in the executive level as it will be too costly to fly them out on business trips.
Sumo wrestlers will no longer be flying out to foreign countries for competition. The wrestlers will be taking boat rides out to a selected venue in the middle of the ocean for matches.
Taking flights for the weight conscious could well be like being in a "Fear Factor" reality show. Dare you stand on the scale and declare your weight to determine your fare?
So, where did I get this news from?
It is only me rambling when I read "Airlines May Start Treating Passengers `Like Freight'", a Bloomberg article, a friend emailed me.
So, don't worry (yet) if you are on the heavy side. I read that all major airlines are not into this idea (yet).
TWO MEN & A LADY
Two Italian men and a lady stranded on a desert island - The two fought and one KILLED the other to have the lady.
Two American men and a lady stranded on a desert island - They both had the lady TOGETHER.
Two French men and a lady stranded on a desert island - They killed the lady to have EACH OTHER.
Two Indonesian men and a lady stranded on a desert island - The first man claimed that island is independent and took the lady as his advisor. The second man swam to another island to search for jobs.
Two Thai men and a lady stranded on a desert island - The first man rented the lady to the second man for 2 baht a night.
Two Filipino men and a lady stranded on a desert island - The first man kidnapped the lady and asked for ransom from the other man.
Two Malaysian men and a lady stranded on a desert island - The lady ACCUSED the first man of sodomising the other because she was rejected by both.
Two Singaporean men and a lady stranded on a desert island - The two men are still waiting for instructions from the GOVERNMENT on how to proceed.
Two American men and a lady stranded on a desert island - They both had the lady TOGETHER.
Two French men and a lady stranded on a desert island - They killed the lady to have EACH OTHER.
Two Indonesian men and a lady stranded on a desert island - The first man claimed that island is independent and took the lady as his advisor. The second man swam to another island to search for jobs.
Two Thai men and a lady stranded on a desert island - The first man rented the lady to the second man for 2 baht a night.
Two Filipino men and a lady stranded on a desert island - The first man kidnapped the lady and asked for ransom from the other man.
Two Malaysian men and a lady stranded on a desert island - The lady ACCUSED the first man of sodomising the other because she was rejected by both.
Two Singaporean men and a lady stranded on a desert island - The two men are still waiting for instructions from the GOVERNMENT on how to proceed.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Grants, licences and permits? Found at one spot..
I have written about where you can go to set up your business in Malaysia.
Now let us touch on getting grants, licences and permits. To find all the information you need, all you have to do is go to myGovernment Site Map and do your search there for the ministry you are interested in.
If you do not know the name of the ministry handling the licence and permit you are interested in, just hit on the "Ctrl" and "F" keys simultaneously. Then at "Find:" box on the bottom left of your monitor, type the word "licence" and enter.
Keep entering to search till you hit the ministry you are interested in. For an example, my first hit brought me to the link to "Licence and Permits" issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry. If you click on that link you will be able to find information about licences and permits required to establish an agriculture, livestock or fishery-based business.
To find ministries providing grants, funds and incentives, hit on the "Ctrl" and "F" keys simultaneously and type "grant" or "fund" or "incentives" at the "Find:" box. Alternatively, you can type in "grant" at "Search this site" box and you will get a list of articles related to grants, funds and incentives.
Good luck in your business ventures.
Now let us touch on getting grants, licences and permits. To find all the information you need, all you have to do is go to myGovernment Site Map and do your search there for the ministry you are interested in.
If you do not know the name of the ministry handling the licence and permit you are interested in, just hit on the "Ctrl" and "F" keys simultaneously. Then at "Find:" box on the bottom left of your monitor, type the word "licence" and enter.
Keep entering to search till you hit the ministry you are interested in. For an example, my first hit brought me to the link to "Licence and Permits" issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry. If you click on that link you will be able to find information about licences and permits required to establish an agriculture, livestock or fishery-based business.
To find ministries providing grants, funds and incentives, hit on the "Ctrl" and "F" keys simultaneously and type "grant" or "fund" or "incentives" at the "Find:" box. Alternatively, you can type in "grant" at "Search this site" box and you will get a list of articles related to grants, funds and incentives.
Good luck in your business ventures.
Publicity stint that stinks.
I received the following comment in my posting, "They struck oil! In the trash.".
I went to the weblog to check it out and see that it provides Soccer / Football Live Score and they run this service through request for donations. It is clearly not related to my write up on my blog so I was wondering why he linked me. Then I noticed among his list of donors, my blog link was included with a claim that I have donated USD30.00.
This is not true and may give others a false impression that I advocate this site. I have requested the commenter to remove my blog link.
Now I am wondering what other "objectives" I have supposedly supported through such linkings.
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i including this blog and add a link in my blog so that everyone is understand being GREEN is important. Welcome to my weblog
http://xxx.com
I went to the weblog to check it out and see that it provides Soccer / Football Live Score and they run this service through request for donations. It is clearly not related to my write up on my blog so I was wondering why he linked me. Then I noticed among his list of donors, my blog link was included with a claim that I have donated USD30.00.
This is not true and may give others a false impression that I advocate this site. I have requested the commenter to remove my blog link.
Now I am wondering what other "objectives" I have supposedly supported through such linkings.
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i including this blog and add a link in my blog so that everyone is understand being GREEN is important. Welcome to my weblog
http://xxx.com
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