BarackMobile, anyone?

From TODAY, World

Wednesday, 28-January-2009

I've seen one presentation of this ObamaMobile before, but here's 'nother one, eh...

Fancy riding this one day?

Pardon My Accent

From TODAY, Voices

Friday 23-January-2009

There is, truly, a different treatment to a different accent...

Out of Work? Here's some tips

From myPaper, My Say
Wednesday, 21-January-2009

If you are or have been out of work, here's some tips for you. May work, may not work. Or what works for you may be a totally different set of actions and disciplines...

Cyber-bullying - Parents Can Help Curb It

From myPaper, My Say
Tuesday, 20-January-2009

What do I say? It's as if parents can always help in all things about their children, so is the case with those experiencing cyber-bullying...

When dementia sets in, what remains?

From myPaper, My Lifestyle
Tuesday, 20-January-2009

Did you forget something today? How old are you actually? Can't remember also?

Food Pairs - Some Are To Be Avoided

From TODAY, Health
Tuesday, 20-January-2009

Eating may curb hunger, but some food combinations are more lethal than beneficial.

Leave Scheme, at least this confirms one more time...

From TODAY, Voices
Tuesday, 20-January-2009

As in almost all cases, the measures, plans and finally the benefits are directed towards the citizens of the land... the rest are reaping the indirect effects... let us not expect too much...

No-frills shopping, even to mid- and high-income groups

From TODAY, News
Tuesday, 20-January-2009

Think about the recession, and it also has its impact not only on the low-income group. The mid- to high-income groups are making a move to save some amount as well...

Pregnant and Unaware?

From Today, Voices
Monday, 19-January-2009

I cannot exactly put it in words, but how would you describe such plight, a woman being pregnant, and not knowing it? Even after, don't know who the father is? It is even more sad for the baby...

Caveat Emptor: 4-week Maternity Leave fine print

From Today, Voices
Monday, 19-January-2009

It was a very good news for expectant moms when the announcement was aired. But then again, read the fine print...

Be thankful for your job... while you have it.

From myPaper, My Say
Monday, 19-January-2009

So they say. With all the layoffs and downsizing going on, be thankful for your job. While more workload is not desirable, no work because you have no job is even worse.

Yoshinoya Grows!

From myPaper, My Money
Friday, 16-January-2009

Amidst all the bad news, we hear something different: Yoshinoya grows!

Layoffs... now it is Google's turn

From myPaper, My Money
Friday, 16-January-2009

Google's turn to downsize... Google that!

Cheque to Cash... why not allowed over the counter?

From myPaper, My Say
Thursday, 15-January-2009

I haven't heard of this, as I always encash my cheques, depositing into my back account, so this is a surprise. Why, we can encash cheques over the counter. Maybe, back then, in my home country, it was allowed. Nowadays, the proliferation of cheats and frauds may have caused the bank rules to change, tougher, stricter, less friendly...

Layoffs... 2 more companies

From myPaper, My Money
Thursday, 15-January-2009

How bad is the economic recession 2008, 2009? 2 more companies laying off workers... Yahoo! and Pfizer.

When More Is Less...

From myPaper, My News, HOME
Thursday, 15-January-2009

With the current economic recession, having more means having less, so this man is saying. Read on...

Not really a Ferrari fan, but some changes coming...

From myPaper, My Sport
Wednesday, 14-January-2009

Ferrari's changes up ahead... speed bumps, or speed boosters?

Vicks VapoRub - Not for kids under 2!

From myPaper, My News, WORLD

Wednesday, 14-January-2009

Some things just don't work for infants...

CNY in China... so this lady says... I'd rather be home!

From TODAY, Voices

Friday, 16-January-2009

It's the days before Chinese New Year. And while most of our Oriental friends are preparing to get home to where they hailed from, this lady is saying something else...

Reunion once again... and it is home, sweet home.

And now... Sanyo

From TODAY, Business

Friday, 16-January-2009

Our company was not spared, and measures as imaginably drastic like downsizing, are resorted to. Downsizing is one word that is still ringing in our ears, well, at least to those who have to go through the dilemma years after the millenium bug hit the world...

It's Sanyo's turn...

Wolves in doctor's clothing? No if...

From TODAY, News

Thursday, 15-January-2009

We've seen a number of erring icons... at home, in school, in the government, at private sectors, in public arenas, and so on... and now, erring doctors!

Perhaps this measure is much needed now than ever...

Compensation for the melamine-affected children

From TODAY, World

Thursday, 15-January-2009

The government planned a compensation plan, but parents of affected children say that it is not comprehensive... what's more, they say they were not consulted...

From musician to technician... or, sort of...

From TODAY, Plus Music

Thursday, 15-January-2009

Care to try being a techie? Then do this: techie-taka-boom-boom. Music to my ears!

140-year-old lobster caught, freed, now back to ocean

From my paper, World News
Monday, 12-January-2009

A lobster, believed to be so, so old, was caught, momentarily taken as a mascot, and is now freed back to the ocean - think about being back to where you belong!

An ad that caught my eyes...

From TODAY paper
Wednesday, 14-January-2009

This is one ad that caught, or should I say, almost missed, my eyes. But given the artistic rendition, the different touch applied to this piece of ad is something to be captured...

ICs are safe... they should be!

From TODAY, Voices
Wednesday, 14-January-2009

This is what I have been waiting for, and the wait is over. Glad that necessary measures are in place to safeguard my private info...

Total 4,500 jobs to be created... in 2012

From TODAY, News
Wednesday, 14-January-2009

With the recession going on, this news of a 4,500-strong job vacancies is a promise of hope, a light at the end of the tunnel... travel on... errhh, read on, I mean...

Retiring at 62... though still capable and strong

From TODAY, Voices

Tuesday, 13-January-2009

The question is valid: Does a person suddenly becomes invalid the night after his 62nd birthday? This is where SG and PH differs: as you mature, you become more valuable, and more sought-after. Not here in .sg... Read this man's lament.

Book Review: The Ten Roads To Riches

From TODAY, Succeed

Monday, 12-January-2009

I haven't read this book myself, but what I'm browsing now may yet be related to this. They are both telling about getting rich: Secrets of Internet Millionaires. And don't get me wrong; I'm just at the beginning!

Safeguarding your info, online, offline

From TODAY, Voices
Monday, 12-January-2009

What do you say? How safe is your info...?

Jett Travolta's Funeral

From Weekend TODAY, PLUS
January 10-11, 2009

A copy of the article...

Human Touch… do you need it now? Read on.

 

From TODAY, News

Friday January 9, 2009

 

Ever heard of an award for your website? Read this…

 

From TODAY, Tech

Friday January 9, 2009

 

Tech Predictions

Tech Predictions, I have to cut and paste as is…

 

From TODAY, Tech

Friday January 9, 2009

 

From my Paper, My Say

THURSDAY JANUARY 8, 2009

 

FATHERS and mothers have an equal role to play in bringing up their children.

 

It is true that, when it comes to fathering, Asians differ from their British and American counterparts in style.

 

Asian fathers place the imparting of values at the centre of their child-rearing methods, and introduce their children to religion at an early age.

 

They also teach their children the importance of family values and being law-abiding.

 

This way, values are passed down through the generations.

 

While Asian fathers can be strict, they are also a nurturing force, preparing their children for the challenges of adulthood.

 

In Asia, the moral dimension of fatherhood is unmistakable.

 

Traditionally, Asian fathers are seen as custodians of the family, the clan and society.

 

In earlier times, fathers were viewed as the enforcers of morals and values.

 

They were seen as distant figures who wielded enormous power over their families.

 

Wives were expected to defer to husbands in matters of child-rearing, and a father could still have moral authority over his children even after they had become adults.

 

Today, it is generally agreed that men and women should no longer be regarded as “opposites” as both share equal responsibility for their children.

 

It is important to remember that mothers and fathers bring different strengths to their roles, which complement each other.

 

The effects of attachment to one’s children are wide-ranging and long-lasting.

 

Studies have shown that fathers who spent time with their infants and had a positive attitude were more likely to have babies who were strongly attached to them.

 

It also promoted the child’s well-being, perceptual abilities and ability for social interaction, even at a young age.

 

Surveys state that children whose fathers are involved in their education are likely to do well in school.

 

In addition, these children will also participate actively in extra-curricular activities.

 

Therefore, the importance of a father’s role in a child’s development should not be discounted.

 

Mr Nur Suhardi Mohamed 

 

I was looking up some ways on how to make money online. I already know about Google ads, adsense, etc., so I was thinking if there are other ways. There are, but beware that you don't get scammed. Search up very well any company or group or articles that will say otherwise; (this remindes me, hear what the 'devil's advocate' has to say). In these days of easy internet scams, the 'lie and deception' we hear or read is like an 'absolute truth' that is so temptingly easy to believe (like a fish swallowing the hook, line and sinker), but exercise more caution - search on with the company/group name + keywords like 'scam', 'legal', 'hoax', etc.

 

 

I was almost convinced by these sites, which is actually one and the same:

http://www.secrets-book.com/home.html

http://www.internetwealthscams.com/

http://asianhomebiz.com/

 

 

Until I searched on and found this:

http://www.affhelper.com/opinions/ultimate-wealth-package.html

http://hubpages.com/hub/aPlaceForProfits

http://www.affhelper.com/blog/2007/08/09/easy-cash-funnels-launched/

 

 

Others still claim legality and veracity, but still the same MLM and referral concepts, etc, is at work:

http://www.bobmarketing.com/wealth-tool-box-scam/

http://www.passportmentors.com/passport_to_wealth_scam.htm

http://auctionrookies.com/ty-coughlin-reverse-funnel-system/

http://wealthsecretsuncovered.com/

http://www.internetwealth.com/system/

http://www.squidoo.com/internet-wealth-system-review

 

 

The point is that they sell, you buy - they make money. So how do YOU make money yourself???

 

 

I'm sticking with Google ads. Perhaps a few more tweaks and enhancements, and without spending a single cent, I may see some numbers. At least I'm not in a hurry, and I can wait for the dollars to come by at the opportune time.

 

 

By the way, does anybody know anything about Pawel Reszka and his products, Google Manipulator, Easy PPC Cash, etc?

I sure would love to hear good and bad, so it is balanced news!

 

R&H's Cinderella

If you would like to catch a glimpse of the Cinderella stage play, here's one that is available in YouTube... enjoy!