JC silent

2010-05-08T11:11:00.001+08:00

Largest Triumph sale event ever!
Over 1,000 styles to choose from, PLUS plenty of special deals and bargains to look out for, this event promises something special for all the ladies. This is the largest event Triumph has ever organized and it is held from 12 to 16 May at Takashimaya Square and will continue from 18 to 24 May at ION Orchard.

Event Details:
Date: 12 – 16 May 2010
Venue: Takashimaya Square Level B1
and
Date: 18 – 24 May 2010
Venue: ION Atrium, Level B4

2010-04-28T08:31:00.002+08:00

If you fancy a poolside balcony setting overlooking the city with good drinks to spend your Friday night, this would be it.
At the same time have a listen to music from the guys with the ridiculously wide vocal range, and the combination of voices you are not likely to ever hear again.

preview clip of After Six

*Who ? After Six
*When ? 14 May 2010 (Friday)*
*Time ? 7.30PM*
*Where ? blue Moo cafe, rooftop @ YMCA Orchard Singapore (above the 9th floor, next to the swimming pool) *
*Entrance fee: $15 each person

* Inclusive of 2 cowpons eligible to claim 2 drinks or 1 drink and a snack will be given to each person upon cash payment at the counter.
* Cash payment accepted only. Exact change would be nice !

book now

2010-04-27T20:23:00.000+08:00

pok kai face

I wish my HDB was how it used to be
Don’t need 30 years to pay my loan off completely
Public housing used to be within common man’s reach
Now a resale flat must pay 5-figure COV
Owe (x8)
I owe the bank I owe until I die
Owe (x8)
My CPF is dry can’t quit at 65
Simi sai simi sai
I walk around with a pok-kai face
Pocket gan-lo no more money
Tell me why price so high
Until I have to wear this pok-kai face
(You think this is bloody funny)
Pok (x8)
Pok-kai face
Pok (x8)
Pok-kai face
Foreigner come Singapore and work for half my pay
Gah-men say shuddup too bad they are here to stay
Global competition is the way of life for us
We are fighting everyday just to get on the bus
No (x8)
Got no more seats, some bugger let go gas
No (x8)
I want to scream, some uncle touch my ass
Simi sai simi sai
I walk around with a pok-kai face
I can only go for test-drive
Car price high, how to buy?
That’s why you see I have this pok-kai face
(My only choice is take MRT)
Simi sai simi sai
I walk around with a pok-kai face
Pok-kai is mean ‘no more money’
I lao sai, eat Poh Chai
Now people say I have a boh chye face
(Someday maybe I hit 4D)
Pok (x8)
Pok-kai face
Pok (x8)
Pok-kai face
Pok (x8)
Pok-kai face

2010-04-19T13:23:00.000+08:00

An established medical diagnostic imaging company located in Orchard is seeking a suitable candidate for the position of:

Accounts Assistant (Temp and Part-Time Position for 13 weeks)

Responsibilities:
Checking and recording of AP/AR, prepare general journals
Data entry into accounting system
Prepare payment and do monthly bank reconciliation
To undertake ad hoc duties as assigned from time to time

Requirements:
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Committed, responsible and able to work as a team
Only Singaporeans and Permanent Residents should apply
5 days work week. For full-time or part-time students, please state your available work day and time.

For interested applicants, please send in your resume with a recent photo to japicna@radlink.com.sg and indicate:

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

2010-04-19T00:00:00.002+08:00

wan the truth + real motive badly
lies hypocrisy betrayal all nicely wrapped up
impt meaningful to noe the truth?
truth can be hurtful
can i handle it?
or rather be deceived?
wan to prove tt i m right?
or really concern abt oth?
even the truth's out
any impact on the outcome?

2010-04-14T23:56:00.001+08:00

Nobody knows that I am good!
Mon, 06/22/2009 11:21 Eunike Hidajat

http://community.jobscentral.com.sg/node/386

In today's high pressure, dynamic job market, results alone aren't enough-you have to get them noticed. No matter what field you're in, self-promotion is a key factor in making sure that your talents will become well known and widely appreciated. Here are some ways to blow your own horn to create music for your ears!

By Joshua Rayan

With fewer corporate ladders to climb and a more dynamic workplace, it’s easy for hard-working employees to be overlooked for advancement and promotions. If this is happening to you, well you’re not alone. Many others are fed up of not getting the credit and limelight they deserve. The trick is to realise that when the attention doesn’t come to you, it’s time to seek it out and bring it to your cubicle!

Many of us were brought up to believe that “my work should speak for itself”, and that modesty is a desired virtue. Well, the game has changed. Modesty is still a virtue but so is speaking up and getting noticed! Don’t get us wrong, self-promotion is not bragging. It is, however, a list of simple skills and practices that can be learned, which are necessary to shine and start making things happen for yourself! You want the spotlight, well you got to chase for it!

Make it clear you're on your way up
Increasingly, bosses notice young execs not just for who they are, but for who they might become as well. You can’t know everything or everyone now. But if you don’t know anything, do you have the resources and initiative to find what’s needed? Do you have a strong network inside and outside of work to help you build your knowledge consistently?

Says consultant Mary Frances, whose career spans from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to manufacturing, hospitality and human resource, “There is no job or industry in which you can be rewarded entirely for your knowledge and performance. Everyone, from the technical person to the frontline receptionist to the senior manager, needs interpersonal skills to deal with clients, colleagues and superiors.”

Software engineer Jeff Tan agrees. “Even when you’re working with software or components, you have to do your job well but also be able to relate to others, because there are team assignments and deadlines, and often two heads are better than one,” says Jeff. “You have to know who to ask, and have people to help you.”

Self-promotion is as much about the product (you and your accomplishments/capabilities) as it is about promotion. So keep up with current events as well as specific developments that can have an effect on your field, or industry.

It's a team event
Bosses also like to see a team player – someone who isn’t stingy about letting their achievements, skills and knowledge benefit others around them. Do you jealously guard your secrets, or do you give of yourself – sharing your knowledge with others?

Jeff makes it a point to sometimes help colleagues working on other projects – after finishing up his own work, of course, or to change gears for a while as a break. “I just do it to help out and maybe learn something, but I do make sure my boss knows, especially if it takes time, or during performance review.”

However, don’t steal or hog the limelight. Jeff stresses: “I don’t mention every little thing I did, or make it seem like the others would have fallen apart without me.” When it is obvious that you are a valuable team player, good people will seek you out and with that comes praise and recognition.

Widen your circle-network!
“Many people dread the idea, but networking is here to stay, and it can make a real difference in your career, no matter what industry you’re in,” says Mary, adding that if you’re shy, don’t worry – it is definitely a skill that can be learned.

Networking simply means making a point to meet and get to know new people, whether in other departments, companies or even industries. This doesn’t have to mean super-socialising. For example, if you’re on a project and get to pick your project mates, pick people outside your immediate group, as well as people you think it would be helpful to know.

On a bigger scale, join professional or social organisations. It’s about visibility, so don’t be silent – have fun and participate! Once bonds start forming and others see you in action, they’re more willing to work with you or recommend you to someone they know.

Be the go-to-guy(gal)
Nothing speaks so highly of you as someone else praising you to your boss – especially when that someone else is a client. Do your job well, or better. Value your clients, and treat/serve them well. Remember, clients include external clients (your company’s customers) as well as internal ones (your colleagues, and other departments that work with your department). Be the person that people ask for when they want something from your department.

be pro-active
No one will hear you if you don’t speak up. Send your boss regular progress updates on your work assignments, or when you feel you’ve achieved something noteworthy. Don’t overdo it and pester them, though – weekly or even monthly updates is usually enough, depending on your work environment.

Keep a positive attitude. If you feel like you’re being overlooked, set up a meeting with your boss to discuss ways to improve the dynamics of your work flow/relationship. Does your boss need specific details or actions from you? Be positive, and make it clear you want your work to excel.

Jeff used to be more particular about workload and responsibilities, but over time and after some discussions with the boss, he’s developed a more flexible approach. “Things are a lot smoother now,” he smiles, “and my boss appreciates that I can take a bigger view and see things from his perspective.”

Your workplace has its own scenario. Be honest with yourself, and ask or work out what it is. Then, like Jeff, take steps to improve it.

Be disciplined-limit yourself
Choose your activities carefully, and focus on doing them well rather than trying to be seen all over the place. You want people to see you on your way up, not falling over with exhaustion! It’s not about doing it all at once.

Finally, most of us wish we could let our accomplishments speak for themselves. Sure, skills and results are important. But the plain truth is, if you want credit for your abilities and accomplishments, you need to find ways to get it. And remember, this isn’t a one-off chore to get over with as soon as possible. Demonstrating your accomplishments and capabilities is a life-long activity. So work out some things you can do, and then go self-promo – get moving, and speak up!

2010-04-12T22:49:00.001+08:00

Hi frans !

We're happy to let you know that we're back swinging in action on 30 Apr 2010 (Friday), 7.30pm !

Budak Pantai ~ http://www.budakpantai.com
*When ? 30 Apr 2010 (Friday)*
*Time ? 7.30PM*
*Where ? blue Moo cafe, rooftop of YMCA Orchard (above the 9th floor, next to the swimming pool) *
*Entrance fee **:
$12 each person
$10 for those with student passes
Free for children 6 years and below.
** Inclusive of 2 cowpons eligible to claim 2 drinks or 1 drink and a snack will be given to each person upon payment at the counter.

Book your seats via http://www.bluemoo.com.sg/portal on 16 Apr 2010 @ 11.55pm !!
Reservations will be open on 16 Apr 2010 Friday @ 11.55pm till all seats are taken i.e limited seats [ max 5 seats per booking] with first come first basis as usual via our WEBSITE only. In case you forget how blue Moo seating system is like, here's a reminder as follows...

It's free seating.
When making a reservation, please indicate your NAME + NUMBER of SEATS (up to a max. of 5 seats per person) + MOBILE NUMBER (for us to contact you for the extras). You may write in to request for additional seats but subject to availability. We reserve the right to reject addition of seats [limit to 5 seats] should the response be overwhelming.

Confirmation of your reservation will be sent via a CONFIRMATION EMAIL + RESERVATION LIST posted on our website. If the reservation is FULL, your name will automatically be placed on waiting list. When there’s cancellation of seats, we'll then inform you via email and SMS. So, your Mobile No. is necessary to be included in your email to us.

Claiming of reserved seats ends at 8pm. If you are not in the queue by 8 pm, we'll have to release your seats to other people. We do not encourage holding onto seats if your friends do not turn up with you as there are people waiting at the entrance. Our staff will be there to assist you in the queue. If you didn't get our confirmation email, we welcome you to join us after 8 p.m on the day itself.
All earlier + email bookings sent earlier than stipulated will not be considered. Last but not least, Should you have any enquiries, feel free to drop us an email !Till then, come join us then and we'll hope to see you around !

cheerios =)
chingmei4blueMoo
email: writeus@bluemoo.com.sg This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
blue Moo ~ the cafe on the Web !
http://www.bluemoo.com.sg

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For enquiries, just writeus@bluemoo.com.sg !
blue Moo ~ cafe on the Web !
http://www.bluemoo.com.sg

2010-04-12T21:32:00.000+08:00

This incident happened recently in North Texas .

A woman went boating one Sunday taking with her some cans of coke
which she put into the refrigerator of the boat.
On Monday she was taken to the hospital and placed in the Intensive Care Unit.
She died on Wednesday.

The autopsy concluded she died of Leptospirosis.
This was traced to the can of coke she drank from, not using a glass.
Tests showed that the can was infected by dried rat urine and hence the disease Leptospirosis.

Rat urine contains toxic and deathly substances.
It is highly recommended to thoroughly wash the upper part of all soda cans before drinking out of them.
The cans are typically stocked in warehouses and transported straight to the shops without being cleaned.

A study at NYCU showed that the tops ofall soda cans are more contaminated than public toilets (i.e.). full of germs and bacteria. So wash them with water before putting them to the mouth to avoid any kind of fatal accident.

2010-04-04T22:00:00.002+08:00

Will like to specially thanks Diana and Shannon aka YK for accompanying and supporting me during the indoor shoots.
Sorry tt u gals had to go thur the crowd and jam.

Upload-ed snaps taken at outdoor and studio shoots onto facebook.

2010-03-25T22:18:00.002+08:00

extract fr
Double ur income every 10 yrs

Career strategies:
- Change employer every 6 years or so if it means a substantial pay increase
- Change industry within the same functional role
- Achieve managerial roles and career development opportunities with the same employer
- Go into self-employment successfully
- Change profession through academic study and training

If you are a young graduate or diploma holder between the age of 25 and 35, set a goal of 'double your income every 10 yrs'. To achieve this goal, the time-honoured heuristic Rule of 72 predicts that your target average annual pay hike should be about 7% (72 divided by 10 yrs).

If you are between 25 and 45 yrs, you should take on board the mantra 'double your income every 10 yrs'. See where your skills, aptitude and interest lead you so that you can stay on top of your game and enjoy the journey.

Invest in yourself. Reap the rewards and pay yourself first.

2010-03-24T15:01:00.001+08:00

UOL External System Alumni Dinner Singapore

The Vice Chancellor of the University of London, Sir Graeme Davies is delighted to invite you to join him at an Alumni Reception & Dinner in his last visit to Singapore as Vice Chancellor.

This event will give you the opportunity to network and socialise with fellow alumni of the External System and University academic staff, as well as finding out more about the Alumni Association and the University of London.

The details are as follows:

Date: Friday 16 April 2010
Time: 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Venue: The Jewel Box, Mount Faber
Dress: Lounge Suit
Price: £30 (for Alumni), £ 35 (for non alumni)

Complimentary coach transfers will be provided from a designated pick point.

All attendees are required to pay for this event. Your attendance will be confirmed as soon as your booking form and payment is received. Forms MUST be received by the Alumni Office before the 29 March 2010 to confirm your place.

To receive booking and payment forms, please email lisa.pierre@london.ac.uk

University of London External System
Email: lisa.pierre@london.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 7664 4826

2010-03-19T16:29:00.002+08:00

熱辣辣(電影全城熱戀片尾曲)
watched this but prefer "72 tenants of prosperity"

2010-03-12T13:23:00.000+08:00

Fr CIMA

Costing and Inventory Accountant
Vishay Intertechnology Asia Pte Ltd

Essential Job Functions:
Costing and Inventory
Accounting
Monthly closing
Assist in budget and forecast

Education:
Degree in Accountancy

Experience:
1-3 years Costing and Inventory experience
Knowledge in SAP (FI / CO) and TM1 is preferred
Proficient in MS Office

Kindly contact Mr Sia Hwee Peng directly for further enquires. Thank you.

Sia Hwee Peng
HR Executive
DID : +65 6780-7701
Fax : +65 6780-7795

Vishay Intertechnology Asia Pte Ltd
37A Tampines Street 92 #07-00
Singapore 528886
Website : www.vishay.com

2010-02-27T01:49:00.004+08:00

2010 event calendar

13 Mar - seminar + select gown
26 Mar - HDB
27 Mar - outdoor photo shoot at JB

3 Apr - studio shoot
10 Apr - food tasting at msia
17 Apr - Mayday concert tt's part of "honeymoon package"
24-25 Apr - wkend class @ KL
8-10 May - BKK = honeymoon package
27 May - exam
Jun onward - wedding preparation, hse renovation, discussion?

Early Jul - "guo da li' / gift exchange
Early Aug - Penang = honeymoon package
12 Sep - Sg wedding dinner

23 Oct - Msia wedding dinner
Late Nov - exam
Dec - hse warming??

2010-02-25T22:43:00.001+08:00

Higher intensity for less hours
ST.com 25 Feb 2010

Feb 25, 2010
Higher intensity for less hours
Interval training can double endurance
IN BRITAIN and the US, officials recommend that people get about two and a half hours each week of moderate exercise.

Dr. Helgerud says that time could be slashed dramatically if people did interval training instead. He said officials have been too afraid of recommending intense training, fearing it might be too much for some people.

When compared to people on a normal exercise routine, like jogging, research has shown those doing interval training can double their endurance, improve their oxygen use and strength by more than 10 per cent, and their speed by at least 5 per cent. Even studies in the elderly and in heart patients found they had better oxygen use and fitness after doing interval training.

Still, most studies have been done in young, healthy adults, and experts advise people to consult a doctor before starting any fitness programme.

Stephen Bailey, a sports sciences expert at the University of Exeter said intense bursts of exercise help the body to convert one type of muscle fiber into another type that uses oxygen more efficiently and is capable of exercising a lot longer. Even though interval training only takes a few minutes, its effects last for hours. -- AP

'High-intensity interval training is twice as effective as normal exercise,' said Jan Helgerud, an exercise expert. -- ST PHOTO: ALAN LIM

LONDON - PEOPLE who complain they have no time to exercise may soon need another excuse.

Some experts say intense exercise sessions could help people squeeze an entire week's workout into less than an hour. Intense exercise regimens, or interval training, was originally developed for Olympic athletes and thought to be too strenuous for normal people.

But in recent years, studies in older people and those with health problems suggest many more people might be able to handle it. If true, that could revolutionise how officials advise people to exercise - and save millions of people hours in the gym every week. It is also a smarter way to exercise, experts say.

'High-intensity interval training is twice as effective as normal exercise,' said Jan Helgerud, an exercise expert at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. 'This is like finding a new pill that works twice as well ... we should immediately throw out the old way of exercising.'

Intense interval training means working very hard for a few minutes, with rest periods in between sets. Experts have mostly tested people running or biking, but other sports like rowing or swimming should also work.

Dr. Helgerud recommends people try four sessions lasting four minutes each, with three minutes of recovery time in between. Unless you're an elite athlete, it shouldn't be an all-out effort. -- AP

2010-02-20T09:58:00.002+08:00

2010-02-20T09:05:00.000+08:00

Giordano Warehouse Sale 2010

Event : Giordano Warehouse Sale 2010
Location: Singapore Warehouse 110, Paya Lebar Road #06-03 S(409009)
Date : 10 Feb - 6 Mar 2010
Time : 10.00AM - 6.00PM (Closed On Sunday & Public Holiday)

Cash and Nets payment only

2010-02-18T22:27:00.000+08:00

Sights at Peninsula Excelsior..
Dinner ballroom, sky lounge for ROM, lobby, the fall, suite

2010-02-18T00:48:00.000+08:00

The Best Degrees for Next Generation Jobs
http://www.cnbc.com/id/34450008?slide=1

1. Sector: Health Care
Under President Obama’s health care proposals, millions of additional people will have access to health care. Goldman expects this, along with advances in medical technology, will contribute to an “explosion of jobs” in all medical specialties.
** Associated Majors: Biology, Public Health, Health Information Technology, Pharmacy, Nursing

2. Sector: Business
"There will be a great demand for consultants and business development specialists as US companies rush in to work with foreign firms, execute deals, and carry them through to profitability,” predicted Goldman.
** Associated Majors: International Finance, Ecommerce, Business Statistics, Information Resource Management, Financial Support Services

3. Sector: Green Collar Jobs
"President Obama has promised to create 5 million green collar jobs. These jobs will go towards a wide variety of initiatives as we tackle cleaning up the environment, controlling global warming, gathering energy from more renewable resources, reducing waste and pollution, installing wind turbines and solar panels, cleaning up public transit, enhancing energy efficiency and overhauling the electrical grid,” said Goldman.

4. Sector: Finance
"Although the ailing banking and financial sectors will contract in the short term, in the future the need for bright and creative economists – and the opportunities for all financial-related fields – will rebound and grow to offer lucrative employment,” said Goldman. He predicts business intelligence will be more focused on predictive modeling and offer more real-time analysis

5. Sector: Advanced Medical Research
"Over the next two decades, medicine will change from a reactive mode – where doctors wait for people to get sick – to a preventative mode, where medical researchers can prevent you from ever getting sick in the first place,” said Goldman. He expects growth in “personalized” medicine that focuses on the role of genes and the environment, breakthroughs in common diseases due to “systems biology” and more rapid drug

6. Sector: Digital Space
"The digital space is transforming every aspect of the workplace and our lives, and jobs in this sector are booming,” said Goldman. He sees strong future growth in digital networks, virtual worlds and robotics.
** Associated Majors: Computer Science, Computational Mathematics, Game Design and Development, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Data Processing Technology

7. Sector: Automotive
"While automobile production is currently dwindling, future demand will exponentially increase for designers and engineers to create the next generation of hybrid and energy-efficient cars,” said Goldman. Goldman predicts auto companies will face far more stringent requirements and standards for energy efficiency in the future.
** Associated Majors: Transportation and Highway Engineering, Environmental Science

2010-02-13T15:08:00.001+08:00

Happy Feasting during the CNY.
Not forgetting Happy Valentine / Friendship Day!

2010-02-09T13:30:00.001+08:00

photos fr my bridal studio's facebook. original photo's very small.
do go to their facebook acc, de joyce

2010-02-08T15:50:00.003+08:00

To the sisters

Very sorry to create so much trouble unhappiness
Due to my indecisiveness
Lack of confidence experience
Lost when it comes to dressing up myself

Very thankful for the comments
Understd situation better
Likely only involved in the actual day
Hope can find sth suitable
Is discusson needed to cfm actual day schedule?

The r/s's very fragile
Cant afford to've such disagreement unhappiness
The damage's done
Will I be forgiven & forget abt this over time?

Created Facebook acc to link up with e bridal studio
But the studio hasnt upload any photo

2010-02-01T23:49:00.002+08:00

One of his latest movie -《全城熱戀熱辣辣》預告片

2010-02-01T23:23:00.001+08:00

"Everyday's Xmas" fr "Private Corner", Jacky Cheung's latest jazz album

2010-01-30T00:29:00.003+08:00

1st wedding meeting w 3 sisters
Discuss quite alot

Decided:
Songs for montage
Sisters' dress colour. Brothers likely same colour
Gown selection, photo taking date
TTY wears spect for photo & wedding

WIP:
Make-up/hair artist
Wedding day time tbl
Song list
Catering
Traditional ceremony & ROM montage

2010-01-27T08:13:00.002+08:00

Flooded my gf's email.. very sorry
Shld plan better
Getting frustrated myself
Getting nowhere / dunno where to go

Managed to find 3 make-up artist
A's package include dolls for car deco tt i dun need but no reduction
W'spackage include trial + accessories but w/o ampoules
E's the cheapest w/o trial and no portfolio to view. do make-up for bridal studio

2010-01-26T17:27:00.004+08:00

Self reflection at mac
Will be an eventful year

Updated 30 Jan 2010
Mar - shopping??
Apr - select gown
May & Nov - exam
Late May to early Jun - photo shoot
Jun onward - wedding preparation, hse renovation
Sep - wedding
Oct - wedding dinner @ msia
Dec - maybe hse warming??

Got a pair of 2.5 inch heels
Hope it fits my gown. Keep fingers cross
Any recommendation for make-up artist for actual day
Reasonable priced + good
Need fake eyelashes if dun wan to buy fr bridal shop at RM20

Need alot of $$ All abt $$
Hse, wedding, sch fee..
Very very stressed
Need and want to be a high income earner
Not very interested in sales
No luck for 4D Toto
How to achieve this??

2010-01-14T22:21:00.003+08:00

Status review

My beautiful bridemaids and handsome groomsmen are:
Shannon Gallen Saadiana JinYan
Ken SeowPin Alan Kenneth

Sight seeing at Malacca for photo shoot

Class'll start end Jan, every wed
Yoga'll start next mon

2010-01-09T23:07:00.003+08:00

Status review

Bridal package at JB
6 gowns for indoor and outdoor theme photo shoots
1 wedding gown 1 evening gown for actual day
Need some personal stuff and white/silver heels
Lot of slimming detox-ing toning
Facial mendicure pendicure contact lens
Maintain hair length for multiple hair-do

Gathering house renovation decoration ideas
To make it my ideal/dream home
Practical Simple Reasonable price Within budget
Wall room colour Shopping for furniture electronic appliance Lighting Storage
House-warming

Actual day detailed planning yet to be done
Where to find a gd & reasonable priced make-up and hair-do artist?

Any suggestion for March-in Montage Background music/songs
Prefer Song fr fave singer Classic/Old love songs Classic music

May 2010 exam date's out
Nov 2009 result'll be out this thu
Hope to pass to move on and finish it asap!

2010-01-08T01:15:00.004+08:00

To Super Impt Sisters: Shannon Saadiana Gallen

Many thanks + very grateful + appreciate all the help fr U
Confused lost w/o u guys ard
Choosing gowns + make-up artist + music Gate crush Actual day planning "Touch-up artist" PT photographer Singer Mthly dinner discussion

To those'll attend:
Angeline Huisi Kris Lydia Xu Shu Min Gui Hua [noe some read my blog]
Friends Ex-colleagues CIMA classmates Current colleagues [many eligible guys!!]

Appreciate the prompt sms response
Fear u guys may have plan cos 10 Sep Fri's Hari Raya Puasa
Got miss out anyone? Tell me if yes!!

Really wan u guys to withness this union
Hope u guys'll find ur happiness soon!
Let's Jia You!

More pimple outbreak + Stress fr all these preparation + result release next thu
He become the victim of my hot + short tempered
Fortunately he's patient understdg

2010-01-05T21:47:00.005+08:00

I'll like to invite my dear friends to my wedding dinner

Date: 12 Sep 2010 Sun

Venue: Peninsula Excelsior ballroom [behind Funan IT Mall]
5 Coleman Street
Singapore 179805

direction to Peninsula Excelsior

Kindly confirm ur attendance asap. Thank you.

2009-12-18T11:12:00.002+08:00

What’s Your Boss’ Style?

Thu, 11/26/2009 By Nabilah Husna A. Rahman JobCentral
Below's the extract

The Autocratic Boss
Also known as the authoritarian leadership style, the ones who work with – or in this case, work under – an employer in this category might experience sweaty palms and an accelerated pulse rate upon his mere presence. Autocratic bosses tend to impose a daunting presence on their subordinates, give direct orders with a no-questions-asked approach, and lack trust in their workers when it comes to decision-making.

Autocratic bosses’ strengths lie in prompt decision-making and handling large groups of low-skilled workers. While this leadership style usually gives employees certainty and clear direction of the business, it also risks employees becoming overly-dependent on their leaders.

There is also a line that authority figures shouldn’t cross when adopting this management style. Rudeness, abuse of power and blatant disregard for an employee’s wellbeing are not signs of a good leader. If you find that your boss is more like a playground bully instead of the mentor he ought to be, consider raising the issue with him, regardless of how nerve-wrecking that prospect may be.

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The Paternalistic Figure
Like the autocrat, the paternalistic boss can be rather dictatorial. However, unlike the former, paternalistic figures have a motivational and overall more pleasant professional disposition that is encouraging to most employees under them. As the name suggests, paternalistic leaders often come across as fatherly and prefer to emphasise staff’s social needs and wellbeing when it comes to making the big decisions.

Good paternalistic leaders tend to be sensitive, yet assertive when the situation calls for it. They easily build a sense of loyalty among staff. However, communication tends to be one-way and downward, although there is room for employees to give feedback.

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The Democratic Organiser
Democratic leaders prefer their staff to work with them rather than for them, and enjoy having discussions that generate novel ideas. This style appeals to employees who relish the idea of having more liberty to make their own decisions and employ creative freedom in the workplace. However, workplace democracy also warrants a responsible and passionate staff force in order for the best results to be attained.

Handing the reins to a new or inadequately skilled worker might lead to unnecessary mistakes or shoddy work. Employees should ensure that the projects assigned to them are genuinely within their pool of capabilities. If you are not quite ready to undertake a certain project, pluck up the courage to share your concerns with your boss, and propose that you oversee the areas that are within your expertise.

Democratic leaders also tend to be consultative, including employees in the decision-making process. This approach is useful for tackling complex decisions that need diverse perspectives. However, critics say that it takes more time for conclusions to be reached and sometimes a consensus might not be the “best decision” for the company.

___________________________

The Laissez-Faire Leader
Also known as the “hands-off” style of authority, the laissez-faire leader prefers to delegate tasks entirely to his subordinates, even those that require more responsibility. Such leaders often offer little guidance and instruction to employees, and sometimes leave them on their own to handle the implications of their decision-making.

This type of leadership is most effective when the workforce comprises skilful, independent and highly qualified individuals. However, teams still need to be given clear vision and objectives to work efficiently and effectively. To make up for the lack of direct guidance, teams can appoint an unofficial leader for themselves – usually the most senior and capable member. Chart out the project goals and weigh the different options available for achieving them, but also take note of the possible setbacks that might arise. With a clearer vision of where your work is headed, you and your colleagues will be able to successfully handle most of the responsibilities.

2009-12-12T15:24:00.002+08:00

Still not steady, consistent
Too weak to fight agst it
Learning to be its frend to gain fr it
Emotionally weak
A lot to learn

At the crossroad
Fighted almost everyday cos NO conclusion
Finally decided
Be brave. Made the 1st move. Move fwd
Rejected it when asked 1 yr ago
Impatient / rushed / more confidence to accept it now?
Sure of my decision

Dates are confirmed
Stressed nervous excited scared
Will be very very bz
Who to invite? What to do?
Lot of details to consider

2009-12-12T14:52:00.002+08:00

Wed wedding dinner
Started aft 830 & ended ard 1030??
8 courses dinner
Dishes like the vege, soup were very sticky w corn starch
Oth dishes were alright
Overall atmosphere was pleasant
More beauties than handsomes in my view

Conclusion:
- Dun've wedding dinner there. Can ask me personally if interested to know the hotel.
- Food quality is the most impt part of the wedding dinner. Tasty food'll leave the guest a gd impression of the occassion and maybe the couple
- Impt pointer for wedding couple

Heading to my gf's wedding contract signing and buffet dinner ltr

2009-12-07T20:16:00.002+08:00

Yest mrng ard 0740
1st to 3rd runner for the Standard Chartered Marathorn dashed past me
They completed the run in less than 2.5 hr
Amazed!!!

Completed sth i thought'll never do it
But i did
Almost walked for the whole 10km run
Din train at all
very stressed before this run
Got my 1st medal
2 bliaster body ache
Dunno if i'll join such run e next time

2009-12-04T13:17:00.001+08:00

post exam comments

2009-12-02T15:44:00.004+08:00

2 wedding dinner next wk. pocket got hole now. the last 2 links are their blogs.

Wedding bells [i meant ROM] will ring in Jan 2010 for...
Alvin and Hui Yan

Warm well wishes to both!!

Any guess who'll be next except me?

2009-11-20T12:48:00.003+08:00

Next wk's e big day
Loss temper, more freq headache, impatient..
Dunno what to do
Will this improve once exam's over?
Or will be bother by oth thing?
Maybe too much thing in my mind
Wan to do certain thing
But lack of drive courage determination
Is it due to the coming holi?
Brain activities also slow down?
Can afford to slow down only aft next wk

Let's jia you.
Look fwd to meet up aft exam!!!

Any suggestion for
1. Reasonable priced/cheap places to visit for 3 to 4 days???
2. Activities / hangout for xmas and new yr??

2009-11-13T22:18:00.002+08:00

May 2010 Bangkok
Aug 2010 Penang

Need/want a break?
A long break if poss
Small budget + Explore new place + minimal leave

Aim to finish my studies next yr
Which is the earliest possible date
Will work hard smart

Let's Jia You in everything!!!!!

2009-11-02T14:32:00.002+08:00

At SIM library on this mon aftnoon
Took leave to ensure my revision is on pace
Abt 3 wks more before e big day
Tensed, stressed, scared cos wan & must pass!

Thanks for all e bday wishes, effort, time..
Less close frend I've as I aged
Appreciate those who still w me aft donkey yr
Lucky to've them

Went to orchard instead of library
Fish meat bee hood at Far East coffee shop
Bought 1 skirt + 1 top at clearance sale
Cant fit lot of pretty clothes [as usual]
Chicken chop + treated him haagen dazs [cos got discount] for hi tea
Strolled to damm crowded Ion Orchard
Mini Oki [jap pancake] + fish culture at $1 each
Dinner at HK cafe
Mini strawberry cake to end the day

2009-10-17T17:08:00.002+08:00

Visted Diana last sun
Met Gallen, Shannon, Gui Hua & some handsome guys
Super nice curry chicken, beef rendang, milk tea
Too full & shy to've so much
Dun wan to over-eat & gain weight

Can've maggie mee when visit again?

Uncle Tan scared tt'll feel uncomfortable out of place
So called shy
Dun plan to stay too long
In the end..
He loves the food, drink, companion
Very popular w her parents using his strength
As though he's e son-in-law
Set very high std for her bf
So where got shy?

Hope Diana's bf can ret soon
Maybe before Dec?

Damm confused, lost at work
Either understanding ability's weak or stupid or slow
Need to meet the big shot soon
...

2009-09-30T18:05:00.002+08:00

At mac waiting for GH
Din make it for e last meeting w Diana
Finally honour my promise

Failed again
Will press on
Cant give up
Lot to learn read understd follow
Hope to get help support along e way

2009-09-26T17:03:00.002+08:00

24 sep thu 9.45pm
Class jus ended
Rec'd a sms saying 'hey Ah mei's performing at F1 Rock now. wan to come?'
Oh mine!!! how abt my daddy?
Can listen to him w/o spending $250
Definitely a gd deal

As mentioned in the paper
He was supposed to start at 10pm
Delayed to 1040pm due to techincal issues
Lousy sound system
Apologised aft singing 2 songs
He understood our impatience, disappointment
Mostly r new songs expect "kiss gdbye - wen bian"
I saw wat i wan to see - shake his butt
Very cute sexy?

2009-09-22T08:22:00.002+08:00

Tired aft a long wkend
Managed to get some rest

More emotional recently
Think i dun qualified to be a frend
Dun contact so much
Cant be their listening ears
Cant give them some encouragement, laugh, support when needed
Too occupied with dating, PT work
Which are excuses
Better time mgt can overcome this
Till now i still cant manage my time well
Used to think i can jus live w my frend, alone
Maybe not now
Some say once one's attached, frend tend to leave/distant
Hope this won't happen / wont be so bad
Dunno who to talk to
Dun wan to trouble my gf
Cant talk to him abt certain thing
Dunno w/r i m doing e right thing at times

To Diana
Hope U & ur family'll like the small treats.
Cheer up!! thing'll work out
Will look out for u

2009-09-18T01:06:00.003+08:00

'Rejected' again
Dunno if'll try/fight for it again? Worthwhile?
Total mess
Earn cert, budget,..

2009-09-15T23:30:00.002+08:00

To Diana

Tough on you emotionally financially
Also prove tt u r a strong woman
Jia you!

Dun think i m the best person to share / advice anything
When i m in shit / feel -ve

Let's go for budget stuff/food if do meet in future?
Anyway need to cut cost/ be a bit budget

2009-09-15T23:09:00.004+08:00

More thoughts fly to me recently
Different part of me hope/wan diff thing..

Wish i m single
Can do watever i wan, go wherever i wan
More frend, personal time
Too occupied w studies, PT, work, planning for future

Wish i can go for a longer break
Dun've to bother abt no. of AL left, budget
Wan to go, experience many places
My life long dream
Need lot of money so put on hold for a while
Tot of leaving here to further studies alone

Part of me dunno how to face my frend
Jus hide in a corner
Dun wan to face e world / anyone
Dun've to bother abt anything, anyone
Jus be myself, do crazy thing

Trying to be gd in wat i do
The longer i m in the society, the more impt i think money's
For retirement, can do what i wan

But not all understd / appreciate?
Definitely not ms popular

Jus dun feel so gd
Cos of greed.. wan alot more?
Cos of fear.. loss whatever i've now.. family, frend, myself, wealth - health?

Lost helpless
Dunno what i m doing
Will find my way

2009-09-14T23:51:00.000+08:00

To Diana

Thanks for linking up again
Have some clue abt wat's happening / happened to u
Admit I dun update as much
Will try to write sth short to update u guys

Feel bad tt u & ur boss din work out sth
Jia you!! Tk care
Try to be online 1 of these days
Can afford e time recently

As u noe i m naggy
Look fwd to ur place for tea for hari raya
Selemat Hari Raya
Enjoy urself.. Thing'll work out!

2009-09-12T08:12:00.000+08:00

Made a work related decision
Hopefully is a right one?

Registered for Nov exam when the pound is cheaper
Taking 1 paper only
Althoughh attending 2 class
Wan, Must pass
Tired, stressed, discouraging to re-do
Dun waste $
Can grad faster & move on to oth thing

More updates recently cos more 'happening'
Choose to hide fr ppl then
Dunno how to face some ppl
Esp when there's lot of thing in my mind

To Diana
Selemat Hari Raya Puasa!!!

** Blogging during office hr **

2009-09-10T13:59:00.000+08:00

2009-09-10T12:29:00.000+08:00

Blogging during lunch to 'destress'

'Stressed' / Hate to go polyclinic
Super long queue, waiting time
Need to get up super early to queue
Given i m kiasu
No choice..
Can only claim medical expenses & MC fr polyclinic / govt hospital

Drag myself there ard 7.15am
Separate queue for patient with cough flu fever due to H1N1
So 'heng' ah no need to wait so long
1st in the line
Left ard 8.30am

You guys take care. More water and rest!

2009-09-06T22:17:00.000+08:00

To GuessWho

Thanks for ur concern, advice, reading my complaint/grumble
Very poor time, stress mgt
Some seems to've time for everything / able to cope well
Wan the best of everything cos greedy
Still learning to manage

Feel bad, tired, restless, doubtful, stressed up..
Who isn't?

No plan for any change
Wan, Must grad soon fr PT studies.
Hopefully next yr then less stressed, more time..

2009-09-02T07:40:00.002+08:00

At Redang Beach Resort for National Day
Sorry no pic as dun've a camera
Gd break w some gd slp
Beautiful sea, sun, sand, lot of Neno's frend..
Alot of resort/chalet along the beach
Walk along the beach to calm down, relax..
Look fwd to next break.. maybe 2010?

Very tied up with work, studies, PT..
Lack of slp, exercise so get tired easily

He may be physically there
Cos we attend courses, talk tog
But dun spend so much time talking/dating

Cant meet u guys so often recently
Feel guilty towards all
Try to catch up more aft exams
Hope u guys r doing fine
Pls do call/sms/email/contact me if anything
Try to be ard like wat u guys'll do for me

Thanks for being so understdg
Stand by me all this while
If not u guys will have left me long long ago?
Tt'll be very sad.. Guess's time to leave here if so?
Although we meet/contact less
Hopefully the bond remain strong or stronger

Damm stressed over 'everything'

Little progress at work
Alot to learn/do/improve cos inexperience, under-qualified
Working hard to be a qualified person like CMA, CPA, ACCA member, CIA, MBA, Phd,..
Thinking wat's my career prospect, future, livelihood..
Such serious stuff is consistently on my mind
Until I have an ans and do well

2009-08-08T16:47:00.000+08:00

Finally long wkend
Long awaited holi
Hope can be recharged & chiong ah!!
Back to class, course, exam, work, learning

Congrat diana, thing've turned ard well
Hope it will be better soon
He'll appear at Sep garthering

Enjoy ur break, Angie
Dun overstress
Start sch when really ready

Thanks SM for ur sms jokes
Din meet so long le.. Miss U boss!!

2009-08-02T11:31:00.000+08:00

Stressed cried
Ctrl my temper. Mind my own biz. Boss issue
Reduced desire to leave for now
Made some plan as unlikely will stay for very long
Or no confidence to stay on for so long

Got the letter
Unhappy dissatisfied

2 class thi sem
But maybe only tkg 1 exam
Focus and pass it
To all who r studying: Jia You

His and my plan has conflict
Had long discussion
Finally.. agreed on sth

2009-07-23T18:17:00.003+08:00

Watched Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
He almost fell aslp cos din watch/read previous ones

Work, class, exam, poor time and stress mgt
Tired, sian, stressed, restless, headache
Indicate a break is needed?
No long costly holi plan this yr

Class start next wk
2 classes per week
Hope to grad next yr/early 2010

Plan to go KL for wkend revision class in nov
Excited, look fwd to this
No money, chance to study overseas then
Let this fulfill my little wish

Went to see doc
Realise my itchness is due to dry skin
More lotion

Also budget shopping w dear fashion consultant
Can we've more of such budget shopping, meal, even holi?

Lot of thing to learn, familiarise, remember, build inside my brain/system

2009-07-20T23:18:00.003+08:00

.diana.vanderh.: if ur bf is away for 80 days, how will u feel???

silent: can ans these qn before I ans ur qn?
1. got contact during this period?
2. how frequency u guys contact?
3. who contact who?
4. how u feel when u guys talk?

regardless how freq's ur contact. will still miss him. over time i'll doubt myself, this r/s, him.. given my character.
have this hack care attitude for r/s in e past. dun matter if he dun contact me, dun meet me.. so called lot of personal time and space.

cant do this anymore! need him to be ard, his time, attention,.. can stick to him 24/7. so unlike me in e past. dunno wat cause this change? he isnt charming handsome rich.. but an avg guy who love, dote/pamper, tk care of me. someone is patient w me and i can rely on. he does remind me abit of winnie e pooh la.. round round lor. hehe!!

2009-07-12T11:03:00.003+08:00

Watched 3D Ice Age 3
Tango over a walnut
Went thur thick and thin cos of a frend
Witness a new beautiful live coming to the world

Harry Potter - the next movie to watch out
Up, The Proposal, The Ugly Truth r sth to look fwd

A yr has passed
Think he really care, consider for me, give in to me
Bear w my bad quick temper, unreasonableness, PMS
Thank you and Appreciate for everything

Frends, Collegues ask when's the day..
Though we arent tog for very long
But they think / we appear to be ok for it
Dunno myself..

2009-07-04T10:39:00.002+08:00

Watch Transformer 2 last week
Planning to watch Harry Porter, The Ugly Truth, The Proposal, Up..
Did i miss any gd movie?

Gg to visit his family
His dad's recovering slowly fr an operation

Look fwd to Aug for National Day
No long holiday plan this yr
Cos bad econ, cut cost, save money

Celebrate 'mum' 's bday
Had lot of laughter, fun
Feel free to find me
Though can't ptomise i cant promise to be always ard when u need me
Thanks for all the support, encouragement, company,.. all these year
Very fortunate to have u guys

Dun worry
Din mention -ve words [the 2 words]recently
Guess's an improvement

2009-06-25T23:24:00.002+08:00

Generation Y Makes Waves In Workplace
Reuters Thu Jun 25 2009
Ellen Wulfhorst, Eddie Evans

NEW YORK (Reuters) - They might wear flip flops to the office and address colleagues as "dude," but the youngest generation of workers brings fresh creativity and openness to the workplace.

The challenge of managing Generation Y, or the Millennials -- born between 1980 and 1999 -- has spawned a small industry of expertise and literature, including "Keeping the Millennials," new this month, and "Y in the Workplace," due out in July.

Both books argue that the newest generation is making waves in the office that must be addressed and tended. Some 40 million Millennials work in corporate America, a figure expected to hit 58 million by 2014.

Tech-savvy and fast-working, Millennials are also impatient and indulged, the product of hovering parents and educations that never let them fail, the books say.

And they communicate differently from the rest of us -- tweeting and texting and writing "CYL" for "see you later."

"Y in the Workplace" (Career Press, $15.99) cites an impasse between a Generation Y worker, working at home, and her older boss. "I'm only texting today, not talking on the phone," she wrote. He replied: "Well, I'm only talking on the phone."

"WHINERS, BABIES, BRATS"

Older managers tend to generalize that all younger workers are alike, said Joanne Sujansky, co-author with Jan Ferri-Reed of "Keeping the Millennials" (Wiley, $24.95).

"The mistake we make is we don't listen, and we have them stereotyped to be whiners, babies, brats," she said. They may expect more praise, feedback and flexibility than their older colleagues, but those needs aren't all bad, she added.

"If we try to meet some of their needs, we make a workplace that is attractive to other generations also," she said.

The recession is hitting Millennials -- a protected generation -- particularly hard, said Nicole Lipkin, who coauthored "Y in the Workplace" with April Perrymore as a guide for managing the "me first" generation.

Taught to take their time deciding what to do in life and to job-hop if things get tough, they don't have coping skills for hard economic times, she said. "Life isn't like they thought it was going to be," she said.

But they have also been taught to speak their minds and say what they want, she added.

"Obviously it's going to annoy some people here and there, but I think that's a really good quality," she said.

THE 'ME FIRST' GENERATION

Once the economy improves, Millennials are likely to be the first to look for new jobs, said Sujansky, whose book focuses on the high costs of losing them.

While Millennials have many good qualities, they can also be aggressive and arrogant and need to learn some decorum, said Sujansky.

"The Millennial group is an eye-rolling, sighing group," she said. "If they could learn to make that not quite so obvious and find some patience, that would be helpful."

2009-06-22T23:23:00.006+08:00

What happened recently..

- Watched Angel and Demons twice

- Went to Da Vinci exhibition at Science Centre

- Cycled abt 5km at Safra Runway Cycling event

- Had a fight w my 2nd boss. He left his claim in my in-tray when I was auditing at anoth subsidiary. My boss reminded me to submit his claim. Tried to explain tt I din see any claim aft searching high and low. He insisted tt he left his claim w me.
In the end, I found out tt my co-worker took it w/o informing my boss.
Almost scream at my boss tt the claim is w anoth person. Still asked why it landed in my co-worker.
How the HACK I noe!! WON'T SEARCH for it if I noe!!
How "SHITY"!!

To GH

Congrat on finding a job u like and pay u well!! Wowow u'll complete acca soon. U seems to be happily occupied, spending time w YQ.. Hope to meet u soon.

2009-06-14T19:58:00.002+08:00

Smart Ways To Ask For A Raise
Tue 05/12/2009 Charlene Tan
http://community.jobscentral.com.sg/node/1115

Most of us, faced with higher bills and rising costs, would love to have an increase in salary even though it is not time for the company’s annual review. So we fantasize about how to approach the boss and make the request for a raise.

Most of us would think that a good reason for such a request is that we need more money to pay our bills, our children’s rising tution fees, and so on. However, your personal financial needs are not your company's problem.

HR experts advise that it is best not to talk about your financial needs. Instead, your request should be based on your added skills, productivity, tasks accomplished, your contribution to the company, and the market rate for the job position you are holding.

1. Draw up your job description
You should have two kinds of job description: a formal one given by the HR department, and an informal one you produce that includes all the actual tasks you do that are not mentioned in the formal description.

2. Collate together reports of your last few performance evaluations
If your company does not provide copies of the reviews to you, write down from memory as truthfully as you can, your job evaluation given by your boss over the past six to 12 months. Include in the review your accomplishments, and if possible, the specific dollar value of each accomplishment to the company. For example: "I saved the company $15,000 this year by re-negotiating contracts with existing suppliers and sourcing for fresh suppliers."

3. List out new skill sets you have learned through company-sponsored training or on your own initiatives
If you have obtained additional diplomas or academic qualifications, write them out and describe how you can use your new skills to enahnce your existing job. If you have not been improving or adding to your skills and professional knowledge in the past 12 months, you should immediately do so before you even consider asking for a raise.

4. Find out salaries in other companies for similar jobs
When comparing salaries, you should include the dollar value of the benefits and perks that your employer provides, such as company-paid health and hospitalisation insurance, subsidised meals and bursaries for your children’s education.

5. Find out your company's policy on salary increases
Are all raises given only at a fixed time during the annual review? Is there a budgeted amount that your department must stay within for each employee?

If your supervisor or direct boss has no authority to exceed the budgeted amount, you have wasted your effort.

6. Find out your company's financial state
Not all companies are in a position to raise salaries. If sales are going downhill and revenue is drying up, it is more likely for the company to be planning staff retrenchment.

7. Ask your boss for an appointment at a time where he or she is not distracted or in a hurry to attend a meeting somewhere
From experience, HR and compensation consultants will tell you that Monday morning or Friday afternoon are busy times for most managers, and would definitely be inconvenient to discuss your request.

8. During the meeting, take your time to show your boss your accomplishments, your new skill sets and your research findings, and then make your request for the raise

9. Chances are, your boss will (a) reject your request outright or (b) delay you by saying he or she will “think about it”.

10. If you do not get your raise, ask your boss what you would have to do to receive an increase or a promotion with pay adjustment
Make sure your boss is aware of your good work, and that you intend to work even harder and more productively in preparation for your next opportunity to discuss salary.

11. Do not issue an ultimatum of resigning if your request is rejected, and do not react with a sour grapes attitude

12. If your boss postponed meeting your request, ask when you can have the answer

Good luck!

2009-06-14T19:25:00.001+08:00

Global MBA ranking 2009

MBA ranking 2008

Thanks Angie for sharing w me!!

2009-05-22T22:14:00.002+08:00

Finally exam's over
Tried all qn but dunno's tt wat's expected
Clueless how I'll fare
Hope my teacher won't retire so soon
Hope to find him to teach anoth paper next sem

Aft exam
Can have gathering
Less 'stress'..?
More slp, tv, shopping cos GSS, learn oth thing, reading..?

Watched Angels and Demons
Wonder how a carpark is transformed into St Peter Sq..
Church, Vatican city, architecture, symbols

Watching Harry Potter when release

For those r preparing exam JIA YOU!

2009-05-10T19:50:00.002+08:00

Next tue's my last class for this sem
Hope to clear this paper
Let's jia you!

Apprisal in end May/Jun
Wat to write and say during apprisal?
gem / trash to e co?
Wat's my boss's impression of me?

Only 2 precious in my small boss's eyes
Feel unneeded non-existence not appreciated at times..
Cos too attention seeking?
Cos too green for big tough work?
Or mixture of all?

Stay or leave and why?
Asking myself for a while
Will stay to accumulate experience, train myself, finish studies, steady pay
Wan to be prepared when opportunities come

Rest assured we r fine
Din mention 'separation, parting' recently
Won't let this happen either
Cos he is very gd sweet caring considerate thoughful
And look like Winnie the Pooh Diana gave me then
Hope it'll last

Diana, YK and those who accompanied me all this while..
Appreciate and thankful u guys r ard
Dunno wat'll happen w/o u guys when down stressed lost..
Thank you!

Sorry tt i dun meet u guys so much
And may not be ard when u guys need me

Miss u guys..

2009-05-01T17:16:00.001+08:00

- completed walk at BB nature park
- damn stressed at work annd exam in 2 wk's times... as usual
- watched X-men

2009-04-12T10:26:00.002+08:00

lunch at JP New York New York 11 Apr 09
try to get oth photos fr the chairwoman..
think most guys are nice single available

2009-04-12T10:17:00.002+08:00

Visited ROM, Peranakan Museum
Sorry no photos

Had alaska crab, prawn, fish.. seafood feast with a costly bill

Had dinner with his family including his sis and brothers' kids
But went thur a big fight and 'broke up' a few days back
Back to normal in the end
He's a nice caring considerate loving guy

2009-04-10T11:45:00.001+08:00

high tea 14 mar 09

2009-03-06T18:48:00.002+08:00

Finally bought a new phone
3 cheers for Nokia e63 w wifi
But no usb cable leh
Can only use bluetooth to tsf stuff

Managed to 'fight' for $100 singtel rebate
By being an unreasonable bitchy cust
Scolded bxxxxx shxx" over the phone
Expressed my frastruction tt the modem was down twice
Have to be a bitch to get this

Heard many stories, experience these few days
Thanks for sharing w me
Allow me to reflect alot

Looking fwd to see my dear in 2 wk's time..
Guess there will be lot to share

2009-02-22T11:22:00.002+08:00

This wk's happening

- 2 movie in a wk
Slumdog Millionaire
Curious why this movie is nominated for many Oscar so went to see it. A movie abt chasing ur dream for ur beloved. Love is powerful? Hope "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" will return to TV soon. Then have chance to be millionaire.

He's Not That Into You
Learn some tell-signs to see if the guy is interested in me.. Some r true in reality.

- Fell fr the stair. Lucky no one saw it. Blue-black on the legs

- Fri meeting ended ard 530pm. Stayed till 615pm for S$14 OT. He waited in the car for 2 hrs as he assumed tt the meeting will end soon. Heard 4 news bulletins in 2 hrs. TReated him Fri dinner and Sat lunch to ease my guilt. Rushed to Yoga Lim’s concert aft car wash, refill petrol. Forgot ERP still active aft 730pm along Nicoll Highway so din insert cashcard. Then kana fine. Concert ended ard 11.40pm

- 938 Live – Invt Outlook 2009
Sg ppty may bottom in 2012
Be patient and accumulate capital. Oct 2009 is the recommended buy-in period for equity. Bond mkt may be the next bubble to burst.

- Tried S$4.30 Belgium waffle, rich dark choc dip, hazelnut ice cream at Golden Mile Food Centre

- Finally he decided to stay

- SMS SIM gals for Mar meet-up. Din contact for a while so hope to see them

2009-02-19T20:45:00.003+08:00

For those who still pop by..
Thanks for ur concern, love, understanding

Failed all 3 papers last sem
Taking 1 paper this sem
Hopefully pass all 4 within 2 to 2.5 yr

Stayed in this job for >0.5 yr
Enjoy the work nature, atmosphere
With a new boss, some ppl making my life hard which is normal
Will try to make the best out of everything

Try to make more money
Maybe strike Toto, 4D, lucky draw..?
Or be the next Warren Buffet, Jim Roger? "hehe"

As for him and me
As far so gd
Hopefully less arguement, no 'break-up"
[advice fr gf, thanks for reminding me..]
More love, understanding, patient, concern
Hope din neglect my frends?
Look fwd to meet up
Less family time

Always thinking of holi, travel ard the world
Likely to go somewhere nearby?
Limited leave, budget

2009-01-08T16:47:00.002+08:00

Places visited in..
May 08 Egypt
Sep & Oct 08 Malacca
Dec 08 HK

Short getaway in 2009.. Cameron Highlands, Redang, HK, Macau, Korea?

2008-11-30T18:05:00.004+08:00

Comments/ Assumption / Action of a trouble-maker?

1. "gals no need to study so much wan.. most impt's make ur bf happy"

2. "wat u wan fr ur bf..?"
Hint: ai yo he isn't gd enough for u, dun meet ur expectation. i always say my expectation of an ideal guy. True tt he dun meet this expectation. but he meet some of my realistic expectation of a guy. he has his strength, attractiveness.. tt bring us tog

3. assume we parted cos:
- he can't tahan me
- dun give him face
- dun respect him
- can't meet my 'high ideal' expectation

4. arranged us to stay in a room during a grp outing
Expect to share the room with all gals. Din request for this. trying to keep low profile. uncomfortable to share the room wif him when wif a grp.

5. told oth abt our 'problem' and tt we have parted.
why spread such words? din even cfm wif either party! why do this? wat will he gain fr our breakup? can't wait for us to part ah? wat is he thinking?
lot of docubts!!

6. asked if we have hold hands, kiss,..
basically wan to noe our progress. they assume they pulled us tog so must give them credit and hongbao. but we started on our own before they got involved.

guess we will be his centre of concern / attention for a while which i dun understd and appreciate?

2008-11-09T12:03:00.004+08:00

The topic/prob came up..
Dress up, skirt, heels, contact lenes, loss weight
A male collegue adviced I shldn't study further
Do thing tt make bf happy
Till now, we haven't argue abt this
Dun understd, hurted, scared, stressed
Will this be over..?
W/o me realising / knowing it?

Beauty/Dress up has win over Brains
Too bad i m not into dressing up
Why can't I be like my idol, Ho Ching
She definitely have the brains which I wan
Will he be able to accept a gal who aspire to be brainy, rich
Than be a pretty gal?
He is jus a normal guy
Whom wan a pretty and smart gf
No one is at fault
Jus difference in thinking
Clueless how to reconcile
Maybe will break up in the past
Sorry can't have best of the both world

2008-10-31T12:43:00.000+08:00

Job cuts: Who's next
Employees from Wall Street to Main Street are feeling nervous about their jobs, but certain industries are more at risk than others.

By Jessica Dickler, CNNMoney.com staff writer
Last Updated: October 30, 2008: 12:03 PM ET

http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/27/news/vulnerable_industries/index.htm?cnn=yes - CNN.com

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- As the impact of the economic crisis takes hold, employees from Wall Street to Main Street are feeling nervous about their jobs, and with good reason.

As of September, 760,000 jobs have already been lost this year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

And a quarter of U.S. employers expect to make layoffs in the next 12 months, according to a recent report by consulting firm Watson Wyatt.
But which industries will suffer the most? Experts say certain sectors are more vulnerable to layoffs than others.

Housing: Jobs in the housing sector were the first to go when the mortgage meltdown took hold. But with the industry outlook at an all-time low, even more layoffs could follow.

Beyond mortgage lenders and homebuilders, jobs in commercial real-estate and at real-estate agencies will be the next to go, according to Dean Baker, director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington, D.C.
With the worst September for new home sales since 1981, "some of the big [real-estate] chains will do some consolidation," Baker said, "clearly you need fewer offices," Baker said.

Finance: Few in the financial sector are feeling secure about their positions. The latest employment figures from the Department of Labor show financial firms have eliminated an estimated 110,000 jobs over the past year through September, and experts say there will be even more losses in the months ahead.
As financial firms reorganize and consolidate, there are going to be a lot more layoffs, Baker said.

"Financial services firms have cut tremendously and I don't think that's over," echoed Lee Pinkowitz, associate professor at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business.

Retail: Before the credit crunch, retailers were already struggling with soft sales as high gas prices and falling home equity forced consumers to curtail non-essential purchases. Now retail sales are dismal heading into the holiday season. "This could be the weakest holiday hiring season since 2001," said John Challenger, chief executive of global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, and that's not good for those employed in the retail industry.

"I doubt we'll see the pick up in seasonal hiring that we'd normally see," Pinkowitz said.
But while department stores and high-end boutiques may be particularly hard hit, discount retailers, like Wal-Mart (WMT, Fortune 500) could fare well in the current climate, Challenger said. Wal-Mart is also the nation's largest private-sector employer, and could be a safe haven for those who work there.

Publishing: As consumers cut back, advertisers follow, and that means tough times for print publications, including newspapers and magazines, experts say.

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, employment in the publishing industry has been contracting since the beginning of last year.
But the "grand decline" of jobs in the media industry, which also includes broadcast and digital media, began with the dot-com bust in 2001, noted Heidi Shierholz an economist at the Economic Policy Institute, a research group based in Washington. Now a loss of jobs in traditional publishing is being exacerbated, in part, by the move away from print toward digital media.

"Every time you have a recession it pushes companies that have been holding on by their fingernails out of business," Challenger said. "It clears away an old generation of companies and I think we'll see that with print."

Autos: While sales at the Big Three automakers have fallen 20% this year and are likely to tumble further, trouble in the auto sector is not confined to manufacturing. All told, about 2 million Americans work in the industry.
While declining sales will likely lead to more job losses, those in "the tentacles of the auto industry" could be particularly hard hit in the coming months, Pinkowitz said, which includes those jobs at dealerships and suppliers.

Travel: Airlines have already announced layoffs across the board, but as consumers and businesses continue to scale back discretionary spending on travel, the implications go far beyond flying.

"All the industries under the umbrella of travel are going to be at risk" Challenger said, including rental cars, hotels and even restaurants.

If people are cutting back, travel and leisure activities are the easiest things to do without, explained Baker. Big restaurant chains will close locations, he said, which means eliminating many wait staff and service jobs, while some smaller restaurants will be forced out of business entirely.

But despite the mostly doom-and-gloom predictions, some say there are some bright spots ahead for American workers.

"Even if you're in an industry where there has been some job downturns, there still can be some opportunities," said Kimberly Bishop, vice chairman of Chicago-based executive search firm Slayton Search Partners.

Bishop suggests focusing on those skills and experiences that can translate beyond the industry in which you work. There are certain roles that every organization needs, she said, and you may be able to fulfill that role in another industry that has more promise.

2008-10-29T15:24:00.001+08:00

Wearing red may boost your sex appeal

By Theresa Tamkins
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/10/28/red.sex.appeal/index.html - CNN.com

Does wearing the color red give you a sexual edge? Maybe, according to a new study, which found that men find women sexier if they're sporting a crimson hue rather than, say, blue or green.

However, red won't make you look smarter or more competent, says study author Andrew Elliot, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the University of Rochester in New York.
"We only found the effect for attraction, so males don't rate females in red as more intelligent, more likable, or as having a better personality; they only rate her as sexier and more attractive," he says.

Men also were more likely to say they wanted to have sex with a woman and that they would be willing to spend more on a date if she were in red, according to the report in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

In a series of five studies, about 150 heterosexual men (homosexual men and those with red-green color blindness were excluded) rated photographs of women framed in red, white, gray, green, or blue, or with the woman in a red or blue shirt.
On a 7-point scale, with 1 being the least sexy and 7 a white-hot sex goddess, the color red added about 1.25 points to the rating, says Elliot.
That's nice, but given the looming election, one might wonder: Does wearing red make you more attractive in the voting booth too?

Elliot says the study results don't really apply to the presidential candidates. However, he does say that red can be a negative color, depending on the setting.
"We actually have other research showing that red on the cover of an IQ test leads to worse performance, so red is actually a negative color [in some instances]," says Elliot.

"In terms of the election, I will say that if a politician wears a red tie he -- or she -- may be viewed as more dominant and that might have an effect, but again, that's way beyond our data," he explains. "Red in competence and achievement settings has a negative effect, so these things are really hard to talk about and predict right now."

Why is red so sexy? The researchers have a couple of theories. Read four myths about healthy sex

One is cultural: From red roses to Valentine's Day, red is the universally recognized sign of romance; it makes sense that men may subconsciously associate the color red with sex.
"We think that red, due to the association with hearts and Valentine's Day and lingerie and things like that, takes on a sexy meaning," says Elliot. "There's also a possibility -- a rather provocative possibility -- that there's a deeply embedded sort of tendency for heterosexual men to see red as an attraction cue because that's what happens in the wild."

For example, the rumps of some primates turn red during ovulation, so it's possible that men have some tiny portion deep in their brain that recognizes red as a mating symbol -- even though it's an association that hasn't come in handy for a few million years.

And it's not just men. The researchers think that women will find the color sexy too (tests are under way), possibly because red symbolizes dominance in male primates
However, it's all speculation at this point. The study can't determine if red is sexy because we're all just a bunch of animals running around in business suits, or if red is a culturally determined sex symbol. It also can't determine if wearing red has an effect outside the laboratory.

"In the real world, we have a welter of information coming at us about smell, sight, words -- who knows what accounts for the most variance in liking and behavior?" says Elliot. "My strong guess is that if you bring this to the real world and have females who are interested in their date and wear red, they are sending the message to the male that a male isn't even aware of -- they are sending a message that 'I'm available'."

2008-10-29T15:05:00.001+08:00

Thin line between love and hate?
Science knows why

By Michael Kahn
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE49S01J20081029 - Reuters.com

LONDON (Reuters) - It often seems a thin line between love and hate, and now scientists think they know why.

Brain scans of people shown images of individuals they hated revealed a pattern of brain activity that partly occurs in areas also activated by romantic love, Semir Zeki and John Paul Romaya of University College London reported on Wednesday.

"This linkage may account for why love and hate are so closely linked to each other in life," the researchers wrote in the Public Library of Science journal PLoS One.

"Our results show that there is a unique pattern of activity in the brain in the context of hate."

In their study, the researchers showed 17 men and women pictures of someone the volunteers said they hated along with three familiar, neutral faces. The hated individuals were all former lovers or work rivals, except for one famous politician.

The brain scans identified a pattern of activity in different areas of the brain the researchers called a "hate circuit" that switched on when people saw faces they despised, the researchers said.

"As far as we can determine it is unique to the sentiment of hate even though individual sites within it have been shown to be active in other conditions that are related to hate," the researchers wrote.

The so-called hate circuit includes structures in the cortex and the sub-cortex and represented a pattern distinct from emotions such as fear, threat and danger, Zeki said in a telephone interview.

One part of the brain that switched on was an area considered critical in predicting other people's actions, something that is likely key when confronting a hated person, the researchers said.

The brain activity also occurred in the putamen and insula, two areas activated when people viewed the face of a loved person. Scientists have linked the regions to aggressive action and distressing situations, Zeki said.

But there were important differences as well. A bigger part of the cerebral cortex -an area linked to judgment and reasoning -- de-activates with love compared to hate.

While both emotions are all-consuming passions, it may be that people in love are often less critical and judgmental about their partner but need to maintain their focus when dealing with a hated rival, the researchers said.

"It is more likely that in the context of hate the hater may want to exercise judgment in calculating moves to (cause) harm," Zeki said in a statement.

2008-10-28T13:31:00.000+08:00

When will markets hit bottom?
http://business.blogs.cnn.com/ - CNN blog

LONDON, England — How long can this go on? We seem to be locked into a terrifying cycle: stocks suffer days of sell-offs, followed by a powerful bounce. But just as we start wondering whether this market slump will follow the same pattern as its ugly predecessors of 1987, 2001 and many others and hit bottom, the same pattern repeats itself.

Traders at the New York Stock Exchange, where share prices have fluctuated strongly during the past few weeks.
It’s three steps back, then one step forward - and over the past few months it’s been repeated more times than I care to remember. To make matters worse, there never seems to be that much rhyme or reason to the selling or the buying. One day share markets worry themselves sick about global recession, then the next day all that is outweighed by some random piece of supposedly good news. A few hours later a renewed slide on stocks in another time zone has investors back in panic mode, and we’re off to the races again.

Market insiders point to several underlying factors, notably the aching uncertainty about where the credit crunch and the world’s leading economies are heading. But they say that what is clearly adding to the volatility is a frenzied scramble by hedge funds to move out of stock markets and also to make money for their investors by whatever means they can dream up. The betting is that they are both creating a lot of the volatility and riding it at the same time.

To add to the craziness, we are seeing some violent swings on currencies, with the Japanese yen and to a lesser extent the dollar (given the relative security of US Treasury bonds) now the safe havens of choice amid the carnage of “global deleveraging”.

With previous sell-offs, there seemed to be a clear end to the selling. It may have taken a while to come along, but in the end the bargain-hunters stepped in and there was a gradual return to normality, and then to sustained growth in share values.

So where are we now? When Warren Buffett said a couple of weeks back he thought Wall Street stocks were a buy, he may have been right about their current puny valuations, but not about whether those valuations could get even punier.

Speaking on Business International on Friday, Robert Parker, Deputy Chairman of Credit Suisse Asset Management, was a lot more cautious, predicting the return to a bull market would not come until the middle of 2009.

That would certainly be a few months before the predicted end to the current global slowdown, which most economists I speak to seem to think will only loosen its stranglehold at the far end of 2009.

What do you think? If so illustrious an investor as Warren Buffett thinks we’re close to the bottom, should the rest of us pile into stocks in hopes of rather decent gains within a couple of years? Or has even he got it wrong?

Posted by: Charles Hodson, CNN business anchor

2008-10-24T14:52:00.002+08:00

Wave of job cuts sweeps across corporate America
http://www.reuters.com/article/ousiv/idUSTRE49M8D520081024 - Reuters.com

Govt figs released on Thu showed the no. of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits rose by 15000 to a seasonally adjusted 478000 in the wk ended Oct 18

Here are a sample of announcements and reports from the past 36 hours:

* Chrysler LLC said on Thursday it is slashing 1,825 jobs after losing $1b in the first half of the year.

* Goldman Sachs Group Inc plans to cut 10 percent of its staff, or almost 3,300 jobs after laying off hundreds of support staff and junior bankers in June.

* Money manager Janus Capital Group Inc said it would cut 9 percent of its staff a day after rival AllianceBernstein Holding Holding LP said it would make unprecedented job cuts

* Xerox Corp announced job cuts of 5 percent, or 3,000 positions, due to a "tough business environment."

* Mining equipment maker Terex Corp said it would lay off hundreds of workers and suspend its share buyback program to preserve cash.

* Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc said it plans to cut an unspecified number of jobs to offset slowing travel demand.

* United Parcel Service Inc sees layoffs in 2009 as customers need less shipping due to cutbacks on holiday gift purchases.

* Computer systems vendor Agilysys Inc cut three senior management positions and is consolidating headquarters in Ohio.

* Merck & Co Inc announced plans on Wednesday to cut 12 percent of its workforce, citing a need to change its business model in order to survive.

* Fidelity National Financial Inc, which controls one of the largest U.S. title insurers, announced 1,000 job cuts, office closings, a 10 percent pay cut and a 50 percent dividend cut

* Biotechnology company Maxygen Inc plans to cut nearly 30 percent of its workforce and explore strategic options due to the current financial environment

* Popular Inc, parent of Banco Popular, is cutting 600 positions and more than a quarter of its branches in the United States.

2008-10-20T13:29:00.000+08:00

Yum's Long John Silver's to roll out healthy menu
http://www.reuters.com/article/ousiv/idUSTRE49J0E820081020 - Reuters.com
Reporting by Lisa Baertlein; Editing by Bernard Orr

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Yum Brands Inc's Long John Silver's on Sunday said it would roll out its first non-fried fish menu items later this month as the restaurant industry responds to consumer calls for healthier food.

The new menu, called Freshside Grille, is lower in fat and calories than the quick-serve seafood chain's standard fare. Entrees and side dishes will include grilled Pacific salmon, shrimp scampi, mixed vegetables and seasoned rice.

Louisville, Kentucky-based Long John Silver's will begin introducing the new menu in late October at its U.S. restaurants.

2008-10-17T09:28:00.001+08:00

Venezuela to set 6-hour workday - CNN.com

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- The government of President Hugo Chavez is planning to establish a 6-hour workday under forthcoming legislation.

Labor Minister Roberto Hernandez announced Monday that he would present a proposed bill before the end of the year to reduce the workday from 8 to 6 hours, improve employee benefits and establish "more forceful" penalties for businesses that violate labor laws.

The president's allies hold a majority within the National Assembly and most bills proposed by Chavez's administration are approved without considerable delay.

Chavez presented the same proposal as part of a constitutional reform package that voters rejected last December.
Before the vote, some business owners warned that reducing the workday would force them to cut jobs or close down.

2008-10-02T17:36:00.000+08:00

Banking Crisis Timeline

Feb 7, 2007: HSBC announces losses linked to U.S. subprime mortgages

May 17: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said growing number of mortgage defaults will not seriously harm the U.S. economy.

Jun: Two Bear Stearns-run hedge funds with large holdings of subprime mortgages run into large losses and are forced to dump assets. The trouble spreads to major Wall Street firms such as Merrill Lynch, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs which had loaned the firms money.

Aug: French bank BNP Paribas freezes withdrawals in three investment funds.

Sept: Crisis-hit UK bank Northern Rock admits financial difficulties as it asks Bank of England for assistance. Share prices fall as customers queue up to withdraw their money.

Oct 1: Swiss bank UBS announces losses liked to U.S. subprime mortgages

Oct 5: Investment bank Merrill Lynch reports losses of $5.5 billion

Oct 15: Cititgroup announces $6.5 billion third quarter losses

Oct 24: Merrill Lynch announces losses to be over $8 billion

Jan 2008: Swiss bank UBS announces fourth quarter losses at $14 billion.

Jan 11: Bank of America pays $4 billion for Countryside Financial.

Jan 15: Citigroup reports $18.1 billion loss in fourth quarter

Jan 17: Merrill Lynch reports $11.5 billion loss in fourth quarter. Washington Mutual posts losses

Feb 13: U.K. bank Northern Rock is nationalized.

Mar: UK hedge fund Peloton Partners and U.S. fund Carlyle Capital fail

Mar 16: Bear Stearns, the U.S.'s fifth largest investment bank collapses and is taken over by JP Morgan.

Apr 1: German Deutsche Bank credit losses of $3.9 billion in first quarter.

Apr 13: U.S. bank Wachovia Corp. reports big loss for quarter.

May 12: HSBC writes off $3.2 billion in the first quarter linked to exposure to the U.S. subprime market.

Jul 22: WaMu reports $3.3 billion loss for second quarter.

Aug 31: German Commerzbank AG takes over Dresdner Kleinwort investment bank.

Sept 7: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac effectively nationalized by the U.S. Treasury which places them into "conservatorship."

Sept. 9: Lehman Brothers shares plummet to lowest level on Wall Street in more than a decade.

Sept 14: Lehman Brothers files for bankruptcy. Stock markets plummet; Central banks inject billions of dollars into money markets. Bank of America agrees to buy Merrill Lynch.

Sept 16: AIG Corp, the world's biggest insurer bailed out by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Morgan Stanley and Wachovia enter merger talks.

Sept 17: Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS) merges with UK bank Lloyds TSB in an emergency rescue plan representing one-third of the UK's savings and mortgage market.

Sept 18: Fed and other central banks inject billions into global markets to help ease the crunch.

Sept 22: Japan's Nomura Holdings buys Lehman's Asian operations for up to $525 million.

Sept 25: WaMu sold to JP Morgan.

Sept 27: HSBC announces 1,100 job cuts worldwide.

Sept 29: UK's Bradford & Bingley nationalized. Spanish banking giant Santander to buy deposits for $38.2 billion. U.S. House of Representatives rejects a $700 billion plan to bail out the U.S. financial system. German bank Hypo Real Estate is bailed out by a consortium of banks. Citigroup, the world's largest bank, buys Wachovia. Irish government moves to safeguard all bonds, debts and deposits for two years in six banks and building societies. Belgian insurance giant Fortis is bailed out by the governments of the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Iceland's third largest bank Glitnir nationalized.

Sept 30: Belgian bank Dexia bailed out by France, Belgium and Luxembourg. Swiss bank UBS expected to annouce losses before Oct. 2 shareholder meeting

Source: CNN.com

2008-09-25T12:38:00.001+08:00

25 Sep 2008 thu headlines

1. Bush: Bailout plan necessary to deal with crisis
2. McCain, Obama headed to Washington for bailout talks
3. Bernanke sees "adverse" economy without steadier finance
4. IMF head says European banks should "prepare for the worst"
5. Bank of East Asia maintains it's stable, denying rumours
6. 5 more China-made products found tainted with melamine
7. Malaysia's ruling party talks trigger speculation over PM's fate
8. Thai protest leaders say new cabinet full of Thaksin cronies

2008-09-24T12:56:00.006+08:00

24 Sep 2008, Wed Headlines

1. [USA] Bailout plan under fire
Paulson, Bernanke urge immediate action on US$700B plan - cite fear of meltdown. But senators from both sides voice more questions than support.

2. Ahmadinejad: 'American empire' nearing its end
3. FBI probing bailout firms
4. Asian markets mixed on doubts about US bailout
5. Goldman Sachs Gains Backing From Buffett in US$7.5b Fundraising Plan
6. Shinsei Bank Falls in Tokyo; Profit May Drop 80% on Losses on Lehman Debt
7. Motor Racing: Hamilton causes a stir in Spore
8. AVA, MOH say low melamine levels found in affected milk products here

2008-09-24T08:21:00.003+08:00

Dairy and milk products from China sold here

1. Magnum
2. Meiji
3. Walls ice cream
4. Rabbit milk candy
5. Monmilk
6. Yili milk, dairy fruit bars
7. Youcan ice cream
8. Condensed milk: Black and White fr HK, Meng Niu Group tt produces Monmilk

Source: SPH newspapers

2008-09-22T15:45:00.002+08:00

Melamine - Toxic Substance in China's Tainted Milk

Symptoms: Contact with melamine causes eyes irritation, skin and mucous membrances. Ingestion of melamine is harmful to kidneys and bladder and can lead to renal failure.

Uses: Combine with formaldehyde to produce resin in many products from white boards to countertops. Key ingredient in fire retardant materials.

Source: CNN.com

2008-09-19T13:08:00.002+08:00

Friday, September 19, 2008
Fr a gf's blog

"To: Celine
It is time for life to move on and appreciate and thankful for new beginnings. It is time for u embrace new life with him and be loved like how we envy others. Dun ever worry abt me. I am not left out from you, i just want u to catch up with watever life is giving back to u... and u dun need me now as much as in the past and vice-versa. there are things that i would rather not tell u cos u dun have to know.. so no worries, just have a good life..."

You were by my side when I was down.. Shld thank you instead.
How can i not worry? You mean alot to me. Went thur some down times tog. You aren't forgotten and nth have changed even my status have changed and spend less time tog.
He and me fight, have cold war.. I cried too. These are unknown..
Hope you will be loved, taken care of.. by a gd guy and be envy by oth soon. Believe is a tough time for you. Hang in there, it will work out. Take gd care, dear.

2008-09-11T17:33:00.001+08:00

Sights at Egypt [5.4]
Day 5 Temple of Philae at Elephantine Islands

Real holidays mean peaceful quiet.. With great companion. R&R time. No internet email call..

2008-09-04T07:57:00.000+08:00

Sights at Egypt [5.3]
Day 5 Unfinished Obelisk at 40 degree

Real holidays mean peaceful quiet.. With great companion. R&R time. No internet email call..

2008-08-31T01:34:00.000+08:00

Sights at Egypt [4.1.2]
Day 4 Temple of Horus

Real holidays mean peaceful quiet.. With great companion. R&R time. No internet email call..

2008-08-31T01:32:00.000+08:00

Sights at Egypt [5.2]
Day 5 Sights along Old Dam & High Dam

Real holidays mean peaceful quiet.. With great companion. R&R time. No internet email call..

2008-08-26T23:39:00.000+08:00

Sights at Egypt [5.1.3]
Day 5 Journey to Abu Simbel [by hp]

Real holidays mean peaceful quiet.. With great companion. R&R time. No internet email call..

2008-08-26T23:38:00.000+08:00

Sights at Egypt [5.1.2]
Day 5 Abu Simbel

Real holidays mean peaceful quiet.. With great companion. R&R time. No internet email call..

2008-08-14T05:40:00.001+08:00

Sights at Egypt [5.1.1]
Day 5 Abu Simbel

Real holidays mean peaceful quiet.. With great companion. R&R time. No internet email call..

2008-08-12T05:39:00.001+08:00

To all
News to share if get to meet u guys. Hope the news still exist by then. Wish me luck!

2008-08-06T23:55:00.001+08:00

Sights at Egypt [4.1.1]
Day 4 Temple of Horus

Real holidays mean peaceful quiet.. With great companion. R&R time. No internet email call..

2008-08-03T22:52:00.001+08:00

Thai advertisment - Bank robbery

2008-08-03T19:44:00.004+08:00

Waiting?
Expecting sth?
Disappointed?
Maybe.. for above qn

Ended before start
Sort of expected
Not convince by wat is said & heard
Proof it myself
Uncertainty fear limelight attention'll go soon

Patient may not pay off
Can help oth but not self-help
Managing my expectation feeling
Waiting, expecting anoth start

2008-08-03T18:39:00.001+08:00

Sights at Egypt [4.3]
Day 4 Sunset at Kom Ombo
Always miss the surrounding beautiful things & nice ppl

Real holidays mean peaceful quiet.. With great companion. R&R time. No internet email call..