Tuesday, December 28, 2010Time 4:48 PM
Temperature 25°C
The lowest temperature ever recorded in the month of December is 20.6°C on 2 Dec 1964.
The lowest temperature ever recorded is 19.4°C on 31 Jan 1934.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
It is Cold
Yes even in tropical Singapore, 136.8 km north of the equator.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Time 4:48 PM
Temperature 25°C
The lowest temperature ever recorded in the month of December is 20.6°C on 2 Dec 1964.
The lowest temperature ever recorded is 19.4°C on 31 Jan 1934.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010Time 4:48 PM
Temperature 25°C
The lowest temperature ever recorded in the month of December is 20.6°C on 2 Dec 1964.
The lowest temperature ever recorded is 19.4°C on 31 Jan 1934.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Silent Night
Christmas Eve 5 pm.
The slight drizzle could be snow if Singapore is temperate.
The car showrooms are closed early, as the MRT train whizz pass the Volvo, Hyundai and Toyota showrooms.
Merry X'mas one and all.
The slight drizzle could be snow if Singapore is temperate.
The car showrooms are closed early, as the MRT train whizz pass the Volvo, Hyundai and Toyota showrooms.
Merry X'mas one and all.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Voodoo Black Magic
Does black magic actually exist ?
Can black magic explained by science ?
Interestingly, practitioners of voodoo have go online.
For a fee, and submission of your full name, birth date and the manner of the curse you desired, hex spell custom potion in the form of incense, amulet or oil will be shipped to you. The fee ?
US$400.00 !
For the same amount of money, you can order a business spell which could ruin a competitor.
In this age of highly educated society, why would people even think of engaging in such ancient practices ?
You may have read of famous Hongkong actors consulting masters of black magic in Thailand and Indonesia, which is well known for their potent curses.
In 2009 a sensational case of black magic where a two year old boy has 50 sewing needles inserted inside his body. The country ? Brazil. Investigation revealed that the needles were deliberately pushed through his skin.
Doctors said the boy may have to live with them inside his body because of the risk involved in removing them.
And in a second case, also involving a two year old, rocked Brazil where he was also inserted with the slivers by his father.
So does black magic exist ?
A person who resonates at a low vibrational frequency, such as fear, or guilt, are more vulnerable to the effects of black magic.
If you resonates at a high frequency such as love and compassion, you are unlikely to be affected as the spells will just bounce off your psychic shields.
Can black magic explained by science ?
Interestingly, practitioners of voodoo have go online.
For a fee, and submission of your full name, birth date and the manner of the curse you desired, hex spell custom potion in the form of incense, amulet or oil will be shipped to you. The fee ?
US$400.00 !
For the same amount of money, you can order a business spell which could ruin a competitor.
In this age of highly educated society, why would people even think of engaging in such ancient practices ?
You may have read of famous Hongkong actors consulting masters of black magic in Thailand and Indonesia, which is well known for their potent curses.
In 2009 a sensational case of black magic where a two year old boy has 50 sewing needles inserted inside his body. The country ? Brazil. Investigation revealed that the needles were deliberately pushed through his skin.
Doctors said the boy may have to live with them inside his body because of the risk involved in removing them.
And in a second case, also involving a two year old, rocked Brazil where he was also inserted with the slivers by his father.
So does black magic exist ?
A person who resonates at a low vibrational frequency, such as fear, or guilt, are more vulnerable to the effects of black magic.
If you resonates at a high frequency such as love and compassion, you are unlikely to be affected as the spells will just bounce off your psychic shields.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Icons of the World
Why did the ancient societies build giant structures ?
Modern man build them for political prestige.
The Eiffel Tower was built for the International Exhibition of Paris of 1889.
Of the 700 proposals submitted in a design competition, Gustave Eiffel's was unanimously chosen.
It was almost torn down in 1909, but was saved because of its antenna - used for telegraphy at that time.
The Statue of Liberty was completed in France in July, 1884 and arrived in New York Harbor in June of 1885.
The people of France gave the Statue to the people of the United States over one hundred years ago in recognition of the friendship established during the American Revolution.
The Great Wall of China is actually constructed over several dynasties.
It began when the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang ordered to link up the three disconnected walls built by Yan, Zhao and ex-Qin States.
The wall as we see today was constructed from 220BC and finished in 1620 by the Ming dynasty.
The Pyramids of Egypt were built as tombs for Kings.
The first pyramid was probably built 2500BC.
The Sydney Opera House committee got the project under way in 1954.
The first performance was held on 28 September 1973.
oops, wrong photo
Mount Rushmore stone carving commenced from 4th of October 1927.
It took 14 years and was completed in 1941.
The faces of four past Presidents of United States of America was chosen to have a more national focus.
Modern man build them for political prestige.
The Eiffel Tower was built for the International Exhibition of Paris of 1889.
Of the 700 proposals submitted in a design competition, Gustave Eiffel's was unanimously chosen.
It was almost torn down in 1909, but was saved because of its antenna - used for telegraphy at that time.
The Statue of Liberty was completed in France in July, 1884 and arrived in New York Harbor in June of 1885.
The people of France gave the Statue to the people of the United States over one hundred years ago in recognition of the friendship established during the American Revolution.
The Great Wall of China is actually constructed over several dynasties.
It began when the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang ordered to link up the three disconnected walls built by Yan, Zhao and ex-Qin States.
The wall as we see today was constructed from 220BC and finished in 1620 by the Ming dynasty.
The Pyramids of Egypt were built as tombs for Kings.
The first pyramid was probably built 2500BC.
The Sydney Opera House committee got the project under way in 1954.
The first performance was held on 28 September 1973.
oops, wrong photoIt took 14 years and was completed in 1941.
The faces of four past Presidents of United States of America was chosen to have a more national focus.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Charlotte Church
Remembered for her classical renditions of Christmas carols in Bethlehem in 2001.
Then she disappeared from the classical music scene.
In 2007 Charlotte Church became an unmarried mother.
Presently she is trying to break into the USA pop music scene.
The Welsh star is in the city trying to launch her career to the American market and performed a low-key gig in Manhattan.
Hailed as the voice of an Angel, it is a pity she took the other music path.
Then she disappeared from the classical music scene.
In 2007 Charlotte Church became an unmarried mother.
Presently she is trying to break into the USA pop music scene.
The Welsh star is in the city trying to launch her career to the American market and performed a low-key gig in Manhattan.
Hailed as the voice of an Angel, it is a pity she took the other music path.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Christmas is Early
Christmas is here. And early too.
Freezing temperatures and often blinding snowfall killed 12 more people and caused travel chaos across northern Europe on Thursday, while some of the worst floods in a century devastated parts of the Balkans reported The Associated Press.
Notwithstanding, here's wishing all visitors to this site "Merry Christmas"
Freezing temperatures and often blinding snowfall killed 12 more people and caused travel chaos across northern Europe on Thursday, while some of the worst floods in a century devastated parts of the Balkans reported The Associated Press.
Notwithstanding, here's wishing all visitors to this site "Merry Christmas"
Thursday, December 2, 2010
The Vintage Eagles
The Eagles last performed in Singapore and Hong Kong in 2004.
Their 1994 Hell Freezes Over tour was called off due to Glen Frey gastro troubles.
Just when you thought they're over the hill, they will be back for Long Road Out of Eden tour.
The gears that they will be carrying here will produce the sound that is classical Eagles.
fender stratocaster
fender telecaster
gibson les paul
don felder
Many fans will miss the wizardry of Don Felder who was not in the 2004 line up, as well as February 2011 performance as well.
Timothy B Schmit will return with his Carvin TBS4 bass guitar to blast the night away.
And Flen Frey will carry his faithful Takamine without fail.
Glenn Frey’s Takamine originated from the Sitka spruce tree deep in the interior of Canada.
In 1980, the tree that was to produce the top for Glenn’s guitar - plus a few hundred other Takamine instruments - began a long and slow trip from forest to sawmill to kiln and then to a drying shed in the shadow of Mount Takamine in Japan.
Their 1994 Hell Freezes Over tour was called off due to Glen Frey gastro troubles.
Just when you thought they're over the hill, they will be back for Long Road Out of Eden tour.
The gears that they will be carrying here will produce the sound that is classical Eagles.
fender stratocaster
fender telecaster
gibson les paul
don felderMany fans will miss the wizardry of Don Felder who was not in the 2004 line up, as well as February 2011 performance as well.
Timothy B Schmit will return with his Carvin TBS4 bass guitar to blast the night away.
And Flen Frey will carry his faithful Takamine without fail.
Glenn Frey’s Takamine originated from the Sitka spruce tree deep in the interior of Canada.
In 1980, the tree that was to produce the top for Glenn’s guitar - plus a few hundred other Takamine instruments - began a long and slow trip from forest to sawmill to kiln and then to a drying shed in the shadow of Mount Takamine in Japan.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Christmas is Here
Christmas has arrived.
A Mount Faber cafe has proclaimed having the tallest X'mas tree in the world.
This is how it look during the day, and night.
A Mount Faber cafe has proclaimed having the tallest X'mas tree in the world.
This is how it look during the day, and night.
Friday, November 26, 2010
More big ticket Concerts
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Hairdo
What has the hairstylist and surgeon have in common?
Both use sharp cutting tools. Both live in million dollars home.
Why do people spend $300 for a haircut ?
A Hongkong-based hairdresser and owner of a chain of hair salons, which sponsors TV stars cut and style your hair for $2,580.
Two Malaysia-born hairdressing owners of hair salons in the main shopping district in Singapore, charges $289 to $339.
In pale comparison, a haircut at the heartland salons normally set you back $10.
Both use sharp cutting tools. Both live in million dollars home.
Why do people spend $300 for a haircut ?
A Hongkong-based hairdresser and owner of a chain of hair salons, which sponsors TV stars cut and style your hair for $2,580.
Two Malaysia-born hairdressing owners of hair salons in the main shopping district in Singapore, charges $289 to $339.
In pale comparison, a haircut at the heartland salons normally set you back $10.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Where is This Place?
A rarely heard country, Guernsey.
Guernsey lies off the coast of Normandy.
Area: 78 sq km
Population: 66,000
per capital: US$45,000.00
English is the language in general use by the majority of the population.
Guernsey issues its own banknotes. UK banknotes circulate freely and interchangeably.
Guernsey's inhabitants are full British citizens comprising UK and Norman-French descent with small percentages from other European countries.
It has a climate most tropical natives would die for.
The hottest months are August and September, when temperatures are generally around 20 °C.
Guernsey lies off the coast of Normandy.
Area: 78 sq km
Population: 66,000
per capital: US$45,000.00
English is the language in general use by the majority of the population.
Guernsey issues its own banknotes. UK banknotes circulate freely and interchangeably.
Guernsey's inhabitants are full British citizens comprising UK and Norman-French descent with small percentages from other European countries.
It has a climate most tropical natives would die for.
The hottest months are August and September, when temperatures are generally around 20 °C.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
For The Love of the Game
Come rain or shine, so they say.
Even in the 34 degree midday sun.
Note the shadows of the players and imagine the heat !
Even in the 34 degree midday sun.
Note the shadows of the players and imagine the heat !
This game played at 5 pm is much cooler.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Listen to your Mother
Do not become friends with bankers, lawyers and politicians
人 比 人, 气 死 人 Do not compare yourself with those better off than you
Buy only what you need, not what you want
知 人, 知 面, 不 知 心 Be careful of the friends you made
家 里 靠 父 母, 外 面 靠 朋 友 At home rely on your parents, outside rely on your friends
富 不 过 三 代 wealth does not last beyond three generations
没 大 没 小 don't be rude
有 胡 子 就 是 你 爸爸 recognising the wrong person
一 毛 钱 好 象 牛 车 轮 a stingy person
江 山 易 改 本 性 难 移 rivers and mountains are easy to change, man's character much harder
好狗不咬人, 好男人不打老婆 a good dog does not bite, a good man does not beat his wife
哪 里 跌 倒, 哪 里 爬 起 来 don't be afraid of failure
没 有 鱼, 虾 也 可 以 don't be choosy
挂 羊 头, 卖 狗 肉 say one thing, but do another
人 比 人, 气 死 人 Do not compare yourself with those better off than you
Buy only what you need, not what you want
知 人, 知 面, 不 知 心 Be careful of the friends you made
家 里 靠 父 母, 外 面 靠 朋 友 At home rely on your parents, outside rely on your friends
富 不 过 三 代 wealth does not last beyond three generations
没 大 没 小 don't be rude
有 胡 子 就 是 你 爸爸 recognising the wrong person
一 毛 钱 好 象 牛 车 轮 a stingy person
江 山 易 改 本 性 难 移 rivers and mountains are easy to change, man's character much harder
好狗不咬人, 好男人不打老婆 a good dog does not bite, a good man does not beat his wife
哪 里 跌 倒, 哪 里 爬 起 来 don't be afraid of failure
没 有 鱼, 虾 也 可 以 don't be choosy
挂 羊 头, 卖 狗 肉 say one thing, but do another
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Colourful Ancestors
They did not receive any education. Yet they named streets and areas with names that are easy to remember and many are still relevant and in use today.
kin jeo ka - Petain Road
mang ka kar - Bendemeer Road
teck kar - KK Hospital
lam po ley - Strathmore Avenue
po ley long - Henderson Road
gor chang chiu kar - Esplanade
tua bey lor - South Bridge Road
ji bey lor - Victoria Street
sa bey lor - Queen Street
si bey lor - Waterloo Street
twa po - South Bridge Road
seoh po - Victoria Street
pek sua pu - Bugis Street
gu chia chwee - Chinatown
keow keng kau - China Street
tau hu kway - Chin Chew Street
kek sng kio - Sungei Road
ang sa lee - Serangoon Gardens
or kio tao - Havelock Road
si kar teng - Jalan Bukit Merah
si pai po - Singapore General Hospital
huay shia - Kallang Road
lak ko chio - Bukit Timah (Sixth Ave)
cheet ko chio - Bukit Timah (Beauty World)
chap ko chio - Bukit Timah (Bt Panjang)
pek kio - Owen Road
tok lip kio - Nicol Highway
kow chap kow wan - South Buona Vista Road
char kio - Institute of Mental Health (Woodbridge)
ang teng bey tow - Collyer Quay
chap lak lau - Commowealth Crescent
bo buay kang - Queenstown MRT
kin jeo ka - Petain Road
mang ka kar - Bendemeer Road
teck kar - KK Hospital
lam po ley - Strathmore Avenue
po ley long - Henderson Road
gor chang chiu kar - Esplanade
tua bey lor - South Bridge Road
ji bey lor - Victoria Street
sa bey lor - Queen Street
si bey lor - Waterloo Street
twa po - South Bridge Road
seoh po - Victoria Street
pek sua pu - Bugis Street
gu chia chwee - Chinatown
keow keng kau - China Street
tau hu kway - Chin Chew Street
kek sng kio - Sungei Road
ang sa lee - Serangoon Gardens
or kio tao - Havelock Road
si kar teng - Jalan Bukit Merah
si pai po - Singapore General Hospital
huay shia - Kallang Road
lak ko chio - Bukit Timah (Sixth Ave)
cheet ko chio - Bukit Timah (Beauty World)
chap ko chio - Bukit Timah (Bt Panjang)
pek kio - Owen Road
tok lip kio - Nicol Highway
kow chap kow wan - South Buona Vista Road
char kio - Institute of Mental Health (Woodbridge)
ang teng bey tow - Collyer Quay
chap lak lau - Commowealth Crescent
bo buay kang - Queenstown MRT
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Uncle This, Auntie That
It is common nowadays to hear younger children calling male elderly relative "uncle" or "auntie" in the case of female ones.
Here are some examples of Hokkien addressing terms which sadly is slowly disappearing.
father's older sister 姑 Ah Kor
father's younger sister 小 姑 Suay Kor
father's older brother 伯父 Tua Pek
father's younger brother 小叔 Suay Chek
father's older or younger sister's husband 姑丈 Ah Thio
father's older brother's wife 伯母 Ah Mng
father's younger brother's wife 婶母 Ah Chim
father's brother's son 堂兄弟 Ah Hia
father's brother's son's wife 嫂 Ah Soh
father's brother's daughters 堂家姐 Ah Jee
father's sisters's son 表弟 Piao Tee
mother's older and younger brother 舅舅 Ah Ku
mother's elder sister 姨媽 Ah Ee
mother's younger sister 姨 Ah Ee
mother's elder and younger sister's husband 姨丈 Ee Thio
mother's brother's wife 舅母 Ah Khim
mother's brother and sister's son
mother's brother and sister's daughter
Your elder brother's wife 嫂 Ah Soh
Your younger brother's wife 弟妹 Tee Muay
Your elder sister's husband 姐夫 Jee Hoo
Your younger sister's husband 妹夫 Muay Sai
Your younger brother's son 侄子 Nephew
Your younger brother's' daughter
Your younger sister's son 外甥 Nephew
Your younger sister's daughter
So the next generation of address will only get worse, as children get highly educated and westernised.
Here are some examples of Hokkien addressing terms which sadly is slowly disappearing.
father's older sister 姑 Ah Kor
father's younger sister 小 姑 Suay Kor
father's older brother 伯父 Tua Pek
father's younger brother 小叔 Suay Chek
father's older or younger sister's husband 姑丈 Ah Thio
father's older brother's wife 伯母 Ah Mng
father's younger brother's wife 婶母 Ah Chim
father's brother's son 堂兄弟 Ah Hia
father's brother's son's wife 嫂 Ah Soh
father's brother's daughters 堂家姐 Ah Jee
father's sisters's son 表弟 Piao Tee
mother's older and younger brother 舅舅 Ah Ku
mother's elder sister 姨媽 Ah Ee
mother's younger sister 姨 Ah Ee
mother's elder and younger sister's husband 姨丈 Ee Thio
mother's brother's wife 舅母 Ah Khim
mother's brother and sister's son
mother's brother and sister's daughter
Your elder brother's wife 嫂 Ah Soh
Your younger brother's wife 弟妹 Tee Muay
Your elder sister's husband 姐夫 Jee Hoo
Your younger sister's husband 妹夫 Muay Sai
Your younger brother's son 侄子 Nephew
Your younger brother's' daughter
Your younger sister's son 外甥 Nephew
Your younger sister's daughter
So the next generation of address will only get worse, as children get highly educated and westernised.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Static Electricity
Static Electricity is electricity that doesn't move.
Every person will have SE on their body simply by doing common actions in everyday life.
Helicopters can create a stunning show while initiating an static electrical discharge.
At times, your hair is out of control with flyaways and frizz. You have Static Electricity hair.
Static Electricity hair is usually caused by using a plastic comb or brush and your hair can’t find a ground to discharge and therefore causes the hair to flyaway and stand up.
There are simple ways to discharge the SE from the body.
Touch the earth wire of the building, if you can find one.
Touch the ground with the feet, no shoes nor socks.
Or do it the Tibetan way.
Every person will have SE on their body simply by doing common actions in everyday life.
Helicopters can create a stunning show while initiating an static electrical discharge.
At times, your hair is out of control with flyaways and frizz. You have Static Electricity hair.
Static Electricity hair is usually caused by using a plastic comb or brush and your hair can’t find a ground to discharge and therefore causes the hair to flyaway and stand up.
There are simple ways to discharge the SE from the body.
Touch the earth wire of the building, if you can find one.
Touch the ground with the feet, no shoes nor socks.
Or do it the Tibetan way.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
The Rise of South Korea
1238, Mongolia invades
1592, Japan invades
1910, annexed by Japan
1950, the Korean War broke out
1961, a military coup toppled the civilian government
1980, a military coup seized power
1992, election ushered in a new era of civilian rule
World War II, Japan attempted to exterminate Korea as a nation.
Worshipping at Japanese shrines was made compulsory.
The Korean language was banned and Koreans were forced to adopt Japanese names.
Tens of thousands of men were conscripted into Japan's military.
Today Samsung is the world's largest conglomerate with US$180 billion revenue.
Hyundai has US$110 billion.
LG has US$105 billion.
SK has US$80 billion.
And it was only 50 years ago South Korea became one of the poorest countries in Asia. Its infrastructure and resources were severely depleted during the Japanese occupation and the Korean War. A U.S. Army General who took part in the war said, "This country will never be able to recover from this, even in 100 years."
1592, Japan invades
1910, annexed by Japan
1950, the Korean War broke out
1961, a military coup toppled the civilian government
1980, a military coup seized power
1992, election ushered in a new era of civilian rule
World War II, Japan attempted to exterminate Korea as a nation.
Worshipping at Japanese shrines was made compulsory.
The Korean language was banned and Koreans were forced to adopt Japanese names.
Tens of thousands of men were conscripted into Japan's military.
Today Samsung is the world's largest conglomerate with US$180 billion revenue.
Hyundai has US$110 billion.
LG has US$105 billion.
SK has US$80 billion.
And it was only 50 years ago South Korea became one of the poorest countries in Asia. Its infrastructure and resources were severely depleted during the Japanese occupation and the Korean War. A U.S. Army General who took part in the war said, "This country will never be able to recover from this, even in 100 years."Saturday, October 16, 2010
TV Technology
It was not too long ago that Japanese television sets dominate the world. Sony, Hitachi, Panasonic, Sharp to name a few.
Today Korean TV sets are top sellers worldwide.
Samsung, LG and Sony are now the top three best sellers in that order.
The current battle plans by TV manufacturers is to become leader in 3D display sets. Television viewers will be carried into a new dimension.
There are concerns that the special glasses cause eye fatigue and dizziness.
But for such cutting edge technology within reach, who cares.
3D glasses do not come cheap. One powered with a replaceable coin-sized battery cost $150.
The glasses power up with the touch of a button and power down after a minute after you fold the arms.
Are you catching up ?
Today Korean TV sets are top sellers worldwide.
Samsung, LG and Sony are now the top three best sellers in that order.
The current battle plans by TV manufacturers is to become leader in 3D display sets. Television viewers will be carried into a new dimension.
There are concerns that the special glasses cause eye fatigue and dizziness.
But for such cutting edge technology within reach, who cares.
3D glasses do not come cheap. One powered with a replaceable coin-sized battery cost $150.
The glasses power up with the touch of a button and power down after a minute after you fold the arms.
Are you catching up ?
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Charge It !
Zap It. Max It.
The battle cry of urban shoppers can be heard all over the developed countries.
Bad debts written off by banks for credit cards in Singapore went up from about $115.4 million in 2008 to $183.9 million last year.
This is the numbers of card holders globally.
Australia: 16 million
Brazil: 191 million
China: 199 million
Canada: 72 million
France: 34 million
Germany: 4 million
Hong Kong: 14.7 million
Israel: 6 million
India: 24 million
Indonesia: 10 million
Japan: 346 million
Philippines" 8 million
Saudi Arabia: 3 million
Singapore: 1.2 million
South Korea: 96 million
Spain: 18 million
Thailand: 14 million
USA: 686 million
Vietnam: 2 million
The battle cry of urban shoppers can be heard all over the developed countries.
Bad debts written off by banks for credit cards in Singapore went up from about $115.4 million in 2008 to $183.9 million last year.
This is the numbers of card holders globally.
Australia: 16 million
Brazil: 191 million
China: 199 million
Canada: 72 million
France: 34 million
Germany: 4 million
Hong Kong: 14.7 million
Israel: 6 million
India: 24 million
Indonesia: 10 million
Japan: 346 million
Philippines" 8 million
Saudi Arabia: 3 million
Singapore: 1.2 million
South Korea: 96 million
Spain: 18 million
Thailand: 14 million
USA: 686 million
Vietnam: 2 million
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