Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Quote ~ Value Of A Man ~ Albert Einstein
The value of a man resides in what he gives...
... and not in what he is capable of receiving.
~ Albert Einstein
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
High-Heels or Stiletto ~ It's Effect On The Body
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Stilettos are High-Heeled Shoes, usually for women. It is named after the Stiletto Dagger.
Although nice to look at, it does a lot of harm to the human body. Read on...
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Stilettos are High-Heeled Shoes, usually for women. It is named after the Stiletto Dagger.
Although nice to look at, it does a lot of harm to the human body. Read on...
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Sunday, February 22, 2009
Catholic Blog ~ Love Alone Is Believable
http://lovealoneisbelievable.blogspot.com/
A Singaporean Catholic who believes that Christ and his Church is the fulfillment of the deepest desire and longing of the human heart.
Love Alone Is Believable.
A Singaporean Catholic who believes that Christ and his Church is the fulfillment of the deepest desire and longing of the human heart.
Love Alone Is Believable.
Accident ~ Car Pile Up
The Sunday Times, February 8, 2009, Home Section Page 10.
by Mavis Toh
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Here are some excerpts of the article.
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What to do after a multiple crash?
When researcher Joanna Phua drove along the Pan-Island Expressway in December 2007, she did not expect it to be the start of her nightmare.
It was drizzling and she was driving at 70kmh on the extreme right lane when the taxi in front of her suddenly jammed its brakes.
She could not brake in time and her Nissan Latio hit its rear. Then, a Malaysian-registered van slammed into her car's rear.
She found out that hers was the fourth car in a five-car pile-up. She suffered only whiplash but her two-year-old vehicle was completely wrecked.
"I was so shocked, I didn't even get out of the car," said Ms Phua, 24.
Eventually, she called her regular workshop, requesting a tow truck. But when the people there heard that it was a Malaysian van that hit her, they refused the job.
"They were worried they couldn't claim the insurance from the Malaysian side," she said. "So they didn't even want to repair my car."
At a loss, she agreed to let a workshop representative, who had approached her after witnessing the accident, tow her car to a workshop in Woodlands.
Although the workshop promised to provide her with a replacement car, this did not happen. It also had problems verifying that the Malaysian van had an insurer.
Reluctant to leave her car in the workshop while awaiting news from the Malaysian side, Ms Phua took it to the official agent for repairs. She had to claim $11,000 from her own insurance.
"The next year, my premium nearly tripled from $600 to $1,600 annually," she said.
On top of that, she has also received two letters from lawyers representing the owner of the first car in the chain collision, seeking $6,197 in compensation from her.
"Usually they claim from the last car, but because the last one is Malaysian, I think he decided to come after me," she said. "For months, I was so worried and didn't dare to drive."
She has left the case to her insurer and the case is still pending. Now, Ms Phua avoids driving in jams as far as possible and always keeps a safe distance from cars in front of hers.
"Getting into a pile-up is a really troublesome and expensive affair," she said ruefully.
by Mavis Toh
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Here are some excerpts of the article.
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Experts The Sunday Times spoke to noted that most pile-ups happen when the roads are wet and when traffic is relatively light.
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The Automobile Association of Singapore (AAS) added that failing to keep a safe distance, not paying attention to road conditions, poor vision, illness and fatigue also increase the chances of a pile-up.
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To avert pile-ups, AAS said that drivers should apply,
► in good weather, the two-second rule - keeping a safe distance to ensure that you are at least two seconds behind the vehicle in front -
► and the five-second rule during bad weather.
What to do after a multiple crash?
• Check to see if anyone is injured. If necessary, call the 995 emergency number.
• Turn on your vehicle's hazard lights to warn other motorists.
• Take pictures of the scene, as well as pictures of all vehicles involved, including your own.
• Exchange particulars with other vehicle owners involved and also with witnesses.
• Send yor car to your insurer's authorised reporting centre to report the accident within 24 hours.
“Not so lucky”
Not so lucky was cabby, Mr Ang Kim Seng. In 2006, his Toyota Crown taxi was sandwiched in a six-car collision on the CTE. He injured his neck, and his four limbs were paralysed.
“It was a really troublesome expensive affair”
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“It was a really troublesome expensive affair”
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Ms Phua's car was involved in a 5-vehicle pile-up and rear-ended by a Malaysian-registered van.
When researcher Joanna Phua drove along the Pan-Island Expressway in December 2007, she did not expect it to be the start of her nightmare.
It was drizzling and she was driving at 70kmh on the extreme right lane when the taxi in front of her suddenly jammed its brakes.
She could not brake in time and her Nissan Latio hit its rear. Then, a Malaysian-registered van slammed into her car's rear.
She found out that hers was the fourth car in a five-car pile-up. She suffered only whiplash but her two-year-old vehicle was completely wrecked.
"I was so shocked, I didn't even get out of the car," said Ms Phua, 24.
Eventually, she called her regular workshop, requesting a tow truck. But when the people there heard that it was a Malaysian van that hit her, they refused the job.
"They were worried they couldn't claim the insurance from the Malaysian side," she said. "So they didn't even want to repair my car."
At a loss, she agreed to let a workshop representative, who had approached her after witnessing the accident, tow her car to a workshop in Woodlands.
Although the workshop promised to provide her with a replacement car, this did not happen. It also had problems verifying that the Malaysian van had an insurer.
Reluctant to leave her car in the workshop while awaiting news from the Malaysian side, Ms Phua took it to the official agent for repairs. She had to claim $11,000 from her own insurance.
"The next year, my premium nearly tripled from $600 to $1,600 annually," she said.
On top of that, she has also received two letters from lawyers representing the owner of the first car in the chain collision, seeking $6,197 in compensation from her.
"Usually they claim from the last car, but because the last one is Malaysian, I think he decided to come after me," she said. "For months, I was so worried and didn't dare to drive."
She has left the case to her insurer and the case is still pending. Now, Ms Phua avoids driving in jams as far as possible and always keeps a safe distance from cars in front of hers.
"Getting into a pile-up is a really troublesome and expensive affair," she said ruefully.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Plant Expert ~ Wilson Wong
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You can also visit his website at http://www.greenculturesg.com/
Part 1 of 2 (to read, click on article to enlarge it)
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Part 2 of 2 (to read, click on article to enlarge it)
You can also visit his website at http://www.greenculturesg.com/
Part 1 of 2 (to read, click on article to enlarge it)
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Part 2 of 2 (to read, click on article to enlarge it)
Flower ~ Singapore Rhododendron (Melastoma Malabathricum)
http://www.greenculturesg.com/
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This plant, the Singapore Rhododendron (Melastoma Malabathricum) is alternatively known by its Malay name, Sendudok. More can be found at this link http://www.greenculturesg.com/.
Monday, February 16, 2009
ASCII Art ~ Heart, Snake-Like with Star-Heart-Tail-Tip
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 09, 2009
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Desperate Housewives Racial Slur
Philippines Seeks Apology
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The officials cited a recent episode where actress Teri Hatcher (Picture), who plays Susan Mayer, asked whether the person attending to her during a medical consultation...
“can I check those diplomas because I want to make sure that they’re not from some med school in the Philippines.”
Desperate Housewives Racial Slur:
Philippines Seeks Apology
TODAY Online News, Singapore,
Thursday 2007 October 4, World News, Page 14
MANILA — The Philippine government is to seeking an apology from the producers of the hit US television series “Desperate Housewives” for a racial slur against Filipino medics, the Philippine Daily Inquirer said on its web site yesterday (Wednesday 2007 October 3).
The officials cited a recent episode where actress Teri Hatcher (Picture), who plays Susan Mayer, asked whether the person attending to her during a medical consultation “can I check those diplomas because I want to make sure that they’re not from some med school in the Philippines.”
Asked if the government would seek an apology from the producers of the show, and ABC television network that carries it, executive secretary Eduardo Ermita said: “Yes, I think we should, on behalf of our Filipino professionals.”
“On the face, we can look at it as a racial slur. We are looked down upon too much, considering the number of our medical professionals in the US,” the Inquirer quoted Ermita as saying.
Ermita likewise appealed to civil society groups and other Filipino organisations in the US to “call the attention” of the show producers, and Hatcher, to the “racial slur.”
Filipino consul in Los Angeles Mary Jo Bernardo Aragon wrote a letter of complaint to the ABC network saying that Filipino medical workers were in demand all over the world.
“The US recognises the students of Philippine medical and nursing schools and in general, does not require additional schooling in the US for Filipino healthcare professionals,” she said.
In the foreign department statement, Ms Aragon also said many Americans go to the Philippines for medical services that they cannot afford at home, the foreign department said in a statement. — AFP
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The officials cited a recent episode where actress Teri Hatcher (Picture), who plays Susan Mayer, asked whether the person attending to her during a medical consultation...
“can I check those diplomas because I want to make sure that they’re not from some med school in the Philippines.”
Desperate Housewives Racial Slur:
Philippines Seeks Apology
TODAY Online News, Singapore,
Thursday 2007 October 4, World News, Page 14
MANILA — The Philippine government is to seeking an apology from the producers of the hit US television series “Desperate Housewives” for a racial slur against Filipino medics, the Philippine Daily Inquirer said on its web site yesterday (Wednesday 2007 October 3).
The officials cited a recent episode where actress Teri Hatcher (Picture), who plays Susan Mayer, asked whether the person attending to her during a medical consultation “can I check those diplomas because I want to make sure that they’re not from some med school in the Philippines.”
Asked if the government would seek an apology from the producers of the show, and ABC television network that carries it, executive secretary Eduardo Ermita said: “Yes, I think we should, on behalf of our Filipino professionals.”
“On the face, we can look at it as a racial slur. We are looked down upon too much, considering the number of our medical professionals in the US,” the Inquirer quoted Ermita as saying.
Ermita likewise appealed to civil society groups and other Filipino organisations in the US to “call the attention” of the show producers, and Hatcher, to the “racial slur.”
Filipino consul in Los Angeles Mary Jo Bernardo Aragon wrote a letter of complaint to the ABC network saying that Filipino medical workers were in demand all over the world.
“The US recognises the students of Philippine medical and nursing schools and in general, does not require additional schooling in the US for Filipino healthcare professionals,” she said.
In the foreign department statement, Ms Aragon also said many Americans go to the Philippines for medical services that they cannot afford at home, the foreign department said in a statement. — AFP