Chilli House ~ Peranakan Food (Baba Food)

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I have not tried this yet. Let me know if you have.

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Chilli House ~ Peranakan Food (Baba Food)
Name of owner: H. T. Chan
Blk 43, Holland Drive #01-75 Singapore 270043
Moblie: 9067-2148
Email: chillihouse@live.com

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Drummers & The People Who Love Them

To all drummers & the people who love them,

Please forward this to your better-halfs.

YouTube Title ~ My 85 year-old drumming father!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9vd99hwC0Q



Just see how happy this old man is.
It'll be really sad for anyone to stop him.
I'm sure we all love to hear them play and be happy like that... but not everyday...
And I'm sure we can all work something out.
Maybe set a time-table to practice when no-ones at home,
And once in a while... let them give a performance...
I had so much fun watching this old man play coz he's really enjoying himself.
I just love watching people enjoying themselves & being so happy...

Prayer for Flying in an Airplane

This prayer helps my Fear Of Flying which is associated with my Fear Of Falling. 
A bit of humour helps to distract me.

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Prayer for Flying in an Airplane
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Pray for me, that the plane don’t crash
That I don’t sit next to an ass
That who I’m with, we'll all be safe
My fear of flight, may I be brave
That the pilot’s skill, as good as it gets
May he steer clear from air-pockets
~ 2010Apr23, 1028hrs

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Radio ~ On The Internet ~ List

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Singapore Radio
http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/radio/default.aspx
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938 Live
Streaming Audio
http://radio.mediacorp.sg/RadioLive/938Live.aspx
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Gold 90.5FM
Listen to Radio ~ http://radio.mediacorp.sg/RadioLive/gold905.aspx
Song List of what's playing NOW ~ http://www.gold90.sg/songlist905.htm
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Class 95FM
Streaming Audio
http://radio.mediacorp.sg/RadioLive/Class95.aspx
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Yes 933
Streaming Audio
http://radio.mediacorp.sg/RadioLive/Yes933.aspx
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Guitarist ~ Chet Atkins

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Before Tommy Emmanuel, there was Chet Atkins. Check him out... here are some samples

Chet Atkins - Mr. Sandman (TV 1954)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-c66SJPuUI

"The Entertainer" played by Chet Atkins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHtwF-gpluc

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Allaudin's Briyani (at Tekka)

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I went to a friend's on Easter Sunday 2010 and this was one of the dishes that was there. The mutton was so tender, we were able to eat it with our plastic fork and spoon. The chicken was good too but I prefer the mutton. Check it out!

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Allaudin's Briyani (at Tekka)
Blk 665, Buffalo Rd, #01-232, Singapore 210665
Tel: 6296 6786 (Mohd)
Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm

10 sets they will deliver,
they are flexible,
you can ask for like...
• 10 chicken
• 5 mutton
• 5 papedam
• & rice for 8 people
(or other combinations )

Click to enlarge so you know what the stall looks like...


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Art ~ Sky Line ~ Line Drawing

Emotions ~ 'Being-Not-Happy' & 'Being-Angry'

by PGA

Many people get the wrong idea that these 2 emotions, 'Being-Not-Happy' & 'Being-Angry', are inter-changeable. I was one of them. This is one step in the positive for my own Anger-Management.

The 2 Emotions:
• Not-happy
• Anger

These 2 emotions are NOT the same.
'Not-Happy' does NOT equal to 'Anger'.
'Not-Happy' equals to 'Sad'.

• It's OK to be 'Not-Happy' (or 'Sad') ;
BUT it's NOT-OK to be 'Angry'.

Easter Jelly Bean Prayer

Prayer for children
http://www.prayer-and-prayers.info/prayers-for-children/index.htm


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Jelly Bean Prayer

Red is for the blood He gave,
Green is for the grass He made,
Yellow is for the sun so bright,
Orange is for the edge of night.

Black is for the sins that were made
White is for the grace He gave,
Purple is for the hour of sorrow,
Pink is for the new tomorrow.

Give a bag full of jelly beans,
Colorful and sweet,
Tell them it's a Prayer...
It's a promise...
It's an Easter Treat!

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Putting Humour To Good Use In The Army

News
~ Psychological Operations Battalion (POB)
~ Putting Humour To Good Use In The Army

This appeared in The Straits Times, Friday, March 19, 2010, Page A21

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Army's psy-ops weapon defuses red shirts with humourBy Panjai Pinjinda
Tippimol Kritvateerattana
The Nation
Published on March 18, 2010http://www.nationmultimedia.com/home/2010/03/18/national/Army&039;s-psy-ops-weapon-defuses-red-shirts-with--30124950.html

"Talking is our weapon," POB chief Lt Colonel Korsin Kampanayuth said proudly. On Monday, the red shirts marched to the 11th Infantry Regiment to demand that Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva dissolve the House of Representatives. As soon as they showed up, Korsin's team members took turns to greet them warmly. Because most of the demonstrators were from the Northeast, a team member quickly shouted in the northeastern dialect, "How are you? How many of us are here today?" Sgt Major Suracha Praponsri, a POB team member, referred to red-shirt leader Veera Musigapong as "Brother". He also used banter to draw laughter from the red shirts. "My wife told me to take good care of you because my salary comes from taxpayers like you. If I failed to serve you well, she would refuse to sleep with me," Suracha said jokingly. He also tried to promote a friendly atmosphere by shouting, "Are you tired? Let me hear your voice", "Can you shake your feet clappers?" and "Are you hungry? Please take some food". The red shirts waved and smiled at him. POB also revealed its singing talents on stage. With a voice similar to singer Chollada "Tukkatan" Thongjulklang, Suntariya Kasa from POB entertained the red crowds with many songs. "I can speak northeastern dialect too," Suntariya said. Despite the scorching sun and tense political situation, the red-shirt demonstrators rallied and then left the 11th Infantry Division peacefully. "It's fortunate (for us) that they didn't want to storm in or damage any property," Korsin said. He and his team had been given only 24 hours' notice to head to Bangkok to deal with the red-shirt crowds. "I've recruited fewer than 20 people to this team. About four or five are speakers," Korsin said. He said other team members had the task of checking the mood of the listeners and passing on information to the speakers. "We also had to monitor what the red-shirt leaders said. We will plead when necessary," Korsin said.

Psychological Operations Battalion's basic information ~ Established in 1966, the Psychological Operations Battalion (POB) has the role of communicating with people in a bid to strengthen national security. Its operations sprang out of the Cold War when it focused on countering communist ideology. Today the POB conducts its activities across the country - mostly in boosting public understanding of government policies, to promote His Majesty's Sufficiency Economy philosophy, and to warn people about the dangers of deforestation and illicit drugs. The POB now has more than 800 staff members. Some have been to East Timor and Sudan to offer assistance there. They can speak the languages of these two countries.

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Joke ~ Post Office

A little boy was waiting for his mother to come out of the grocery Store. As he waited, he was approached by a man who asked, "Son, can you tell me where the Post Office is?"The little boy replied, "Sure! Just go straight down this street a couple blocks and turn to your right."The man thanked the boy kindly and said, "I'm the new pastor in town. I'd like for you to come to church on Sunday. I'll show you how to get to Heaven."The little boy replied with a chuckle. "Awww, come on...You don't even know the way to the Post Office."

Fruits

Still Picture. Non animated.

Names of Good Solo Guitarists On The Internet

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Hi ALL Guitar Enthusiasts,

Here are names of good solo guitarist on the internet. Some of them sing, while some of them play the ukulele but all of them are an inspiration just the same. Try surfing for them on the internet & also on YouTube. If they happen to play in a group, just add words like 'solo' in your search, especially if it's on YouTube. If you've come across anyone else who should be on this list, leave a comment and I'll check them out before putting them on my list here below.

I've tried to put at least one link to a sample of them playing & you can take it from there. Enjoy!

Adam Fulara (2 Guitars)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbZe45eicDE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRmKL3uxbs8

Al Di Meola
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6beTzCJOaBE

Chet Atkins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-c66SJPuUI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHtwF-gpluc

Jake Reichbart
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9JmRaYQPC4

Jake Shimabukuro (Ukulele)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZB1oNCf1vc

Jim Keyes (Jazz Guitarist/Singer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhl0nDVvm44

Jose Feliciano (blind Guitarist/Singer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-BRtYasZ0s

Lily Afshar (Female)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZB1oNCf1vc

Mason Williams
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeHgNqbdBKs

Naudo Rodriguez
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHUfOdW2uQs

Per-Olov Kindgren
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lbvSBNLLoo

Tommy Emmanuel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNZL7GkqeRI

Tony Melendez (Leg Guitarist/Singer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjiLa7jWCv8

Terrence Farrell
http://enterarena.blogspot.com/2010/07/terrence-farrell-malaguena-malaguena.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdKogZMyCMk

Victor Wooten
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx2vuK5pGTg

Yang Xuefei (Female)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiHkgGkmZUk

Yily Nelson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcGtcpdV3ds
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Propagation Of Sin...

Trying To Understand Pain & Suffering
~ by PGA

A priest once explained to me that there's pain & suffering in the world because of the Propagation Of Sin. Our human understanding is not enough to comprehend fully this suffering. God gave us Jesus (His Son) to show us that suffering is necessary, even for the innocent. But like Jesus, we can ask God to take this cup from us; yet not our will, but God's be done. When we see someone suffering, it's NOT necessarily because of his own sin; it may be the sin of others that has been propergated into the world. I believe that God sees all that is happening and will not forget the sufferer's reward in Heaven. Everyone has their own suffering, it's just that sometimes it is not obvious to us. Not all cases of suffering are God's will, but rather due to circumstances of life. Some are very "clear"... for example... we believe that Jesus' Passion is God's Will because it's stated in the Bible, but if it was not in the Bible, then we can only assume that... or think that it's because of those around him who feel politically threatened by his popularity. Which ever the case, it is more important for us to think of it as a cleansing like what Jesus (and his mother) had to go through even though he's totally innocent. When we suffer, we may be going through our own cleansing, or may be, the cleansing of others.
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Prayer for Teenagers

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Prayer for Teenagers (to be said BY teenager)
With each new day that dawns I am growing up, O Lord. It's not too soon to start thinking of what I want to be. It's very hard, I think, to make the right decision but I pray that You will help and guide me. Show me what to do, let me share, someday, my talents where they're needed. And when You show me, give me courage to be generous enough to do what You want. Amen.

Prayer for Teenagers (when said FOR teenagers)
With each new day that dawns they am growing up, O Lord. It's not too soon to start thinking of what they want to be. It's very hard, I think, to make the right decision but I pray that You will help and guide them. Show them what to do, let them share, someday, their talents where they're needed. And when You show them, give them courage to be generous enough to do what You want. Amen.
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Billy Tipton ~ Swing Jazz Piano Player

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I just came across an interesting Swing Jazz Piano Player called Billy Tipton. You can read his Bio as you scroll down, but I’d suggest you listen to his music first at these MP3 Links provided here below.

01 what is this thing called love
02 sweet georgia brown
03 don't blame me
04 begin the beguine
05 sit right down and write myself a letter
06 september in the rain
07 bernie's tune
08 take the "A" train
09 under a bucket of love
10 the man i love
11 perfidio
12 willow weep for me
13 can't help lovin' dat man
14 marie
15 delilah
16 these foolish things
17 what'll i do
18 the world is waiting for the sunrise
19 you go to my head
20 christopher columbus
21 begin the beguine
22 if i had you
23 blue skies
24 stars fell on alabama

Above MP3 Links from:
http://www.queermusicheritage.us/feb2003bt.html

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Billy Tipton ~ Bio



Billy Lee Tipton (born Dorothy Lucille Tipton, December 29, 1914 in Oklahoma City – d. January 21, 1989) was an American jazz musician and bandleader who lived as a man for nearly 50 years. ~ An excerpt from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Tipton

Billy Tipton was born in 1914. He began living as a man full-time by 1940 at age 26, had a career as a jazz and swing pianist and entertainer, a common law marriage (unregistered but publicly accepted), and three sons by adoption. He was discovered to have been female-bodied after he died in 1989 due to a hemorrhaging ulcer (that he refused to have treated). Like many female-to-male transsexuals of this day he did not have genital surgery. ~ An excerpt from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgender

In 1989, at the age of 74, Tipton had symptoms he attributed to emphysema and refused to call a doctor. In actuality he was suffering from a hemorrhaging peptic ulcer, which, untreated, was fatal. It was while paramedics were trying to save Tipton's life, with son William looking on, that William learned that his father was biologically female. Tipton was pronounced dead at Valley General Hospital. The coroner shared the revelation with the rest of the family. In an attempt to keep the secret, Kitty arranged for his body to be cremated. But one of their sons went public with the story. The first newspaper article was published the day after Tipton's funeral and it was quickly picked up by wire services. Stories about Tipton appeared in a variety of papers including tabloids like National Enquirer and Star, as well as more reputable papers like New York Magazine and The Seattle Times. Tipton's family even made talk show appearances. ~ An excerpt from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Tipton

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Abraham ~ Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham

Abraham (Hebrew: אַבְרָהָם, Arabic: إبراهيم‎, Ibrāhīm) is the founding patriarch of the Israelites, Ishmaelites, Edomites, and the Midianites and kindred peoples, according to the book of Genesis. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are sometimes referred to as the "Abrahamic religions" because of the progenitor role that Abraham plays in their holy books. In both the Jewish tradition and the Quran, he is referred to as "our Father". Jews, Christians, and Muslims consider him father of the people of Israel. For Jews and Christians this is through his son Isaac, by his wife Sarah; for Muslims, he is a prophet of Islam and the ancestor of Muhammad through his other son Ishmael, born to him by Sarah's handmaiden, Hagar. Read on…

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Regardless of Who, Where or What...

Be Thankfull!

Someone sent me this via email today…

Regardless of who we are, where we are, what we are doing… we know that it is God’s will that we are who we are. We should be very thankful for the many blessings He showers on us; be it big or small. He has plans for all of us and He will see His plans through… this, I believe.

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Trails & Tribulations of a Selfless Person

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A selfless person going through their own trials & tribulations is an inspiration to all who witness their goodness. ~ PGA

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Prayer for Selfless People who Suffer
(Version 3 ~ Friday, 2010 May, 0830hrs)

We pray for a special group of people who pray for others despite suffering the pain of their own illness, trials and sufferings. May their Christ-like attitude to their own sufferings comfort them and ease their pain as they pray daily for others in need of prayers . A selfless person going through their own trials & tribulations is an inspiration to all who witness their goodness; however, we pray that you take this cup from them; yet not our will, but yours --- be done. Amen.

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Prayer for a Selfless Person who Suffers
(Version 2 ~ Friday, 2010 Apr 09, 0139hrs)
(Version 1 ~ Not shown here, contains her name)

We pray for NAME, a selfless person who pray for others despite suffering the pain of her own illness. May her Christ-like attitude to her sufferings comfort her and ease her pain as she prays daily for the people around her. A selfless person going through their own trials & tribulations is an inspiration to all who witness their goodness; however, we pray that you take this cup from her; yet not our will, but yours --- be done. Amen.

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Daily Family Evening Prayer

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I received this via email in 2005 Sep 12, and have paraphrased it for anyone who'd like to use it.

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Daily Family Evening Prayer
2005 Sep 12

Take a moment to relax your mind and humble your heart to focus on Christ. Allow God to be the only person on your mind during this prayer. Families, who pray together, stay together.

Dear Lord, we thank you for this day! We’re blessed because You are a forgiving God and an understanding God. You have done so much for us and You keep on blessing us. We pray for each and every person in this household.

Forgive us this day for everything we have done, said or thought that was not pleasing to you.. we ask now for Your forgiveness. Help us to start tomorrow with a better attitude towards Christian living. Let us make the best of each and every day. Clear our minds so that we can hear from You. Please keep us safe from all danger and harm.

Broaden my minds so we can accept all things. Let us not whine and whimper over things we have no control over. Let us continue to see sin through God's eyes and acknowledge it as evil. And when we sin, let us repent, and confess with our mouths our wrongdoing, and receive the forgiveness of God.

And when this world closes in on us, let us remember Jesus' example -- to slip away and find a quiet place to pray. It's the best response when we’re pushed beyond our limits. We know that when we can't pray, You listen to our hearts. Continue to use us to do Your will.

Continue to bless us that we may be a blessing to others. Keep us strong that we may help the weak. Keep us uplifted that we may have words of encouragement for others. We pray for those who are lost and can't find their way. We pray for those who are misjudged and misunderstood. We pray for those who don't know You intimately. We pray for those who don't believe.

We believe that God changes people and God changes things. We pray for each and every family member in their households. We pray for peace, love and joy in their homes that they are out of debt and all their needs are met.

This is our prayer, in Jesus' Name, Amen.

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Ukulele

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukulele
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The ukulele, from Hawaiian: variantly spelled ukelele in the UK), sometimes abbreviated to uke, It is a subset of the guitar family of instruments, generally with four nylon strings. The ukulele originated in the 19th century as a Hawaiian interpretation of a small guitar-like instrument brought to Hawaii by Portuguese immigrants. Tone and volume of the instrument vary with size and construction. Ukuleles commonly come in four sizes: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. Read on...
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Feelings ~ by Naudo (Cool Contemporary)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHUfOdW2uQs

I've just been introduced to this guitarist. Fantastic! A friend who introduced me only had this to say, "Do check out his other recordings - dozens of them on youtube". That's what I'll be doing.

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Trials & Tribulations ~ Passion of Christ

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All trials & tribulations when done with the right attitude becomes a Passion... the Passion of Christ.
~ PGA

Happy Easter!

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I've updated an earlier entry this Easter. Happy Easter everyone!
Click here to view this entry and I hope you enjoy singing this.

If the above link fail, you can try this link here below.
http://enterarena.blogspot.com/2009/05/hallelujah-christ-is-risen-by-peter-low.html
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I Believe & We Believe ~ The Apostles' Creed

Credo
I Believe
We Believe
The Apostles' Creed
Catholic

Here's a side by side comparison (click on image to enlarge) ...

Prayer ~ Children’s Morning Prayer

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Children's Morning Prayer ~ by Mary Fairchild
Lord, in the morning I start each day,
By taking a moment to bow and pray.
I start with thanks, and then give praise
For all your kind and loving ways
Today if sunshine turns to rain,
If a dark cloud brings some pain,
I won't doubt or hide in fear
For you, my God, are always near.
I will travel where you lead;
I will help my friends in need.
Where you send me I will go;
With your help I'll learn and grow.
Hold my family in your hands,
As we follow your commands.
And I will keep you close in sight
Until I crawl in bed tonight.
Amen.

A Child's Prayer for Morning ~ Unknown
Now, before I run to play,
Let me not forget to pray
To God who kept me through the night
And waked me with the morning light
Help me, Lord, to love thee more
Than I ever loved before,
In my work and in my play
Be thou with me through the day.
Amen.

Silhouette Tree

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This is the 2ND Entry...
Ha! Double entry! Check an exact same entry of this... HERE!
http://enterarena.blogspot.com/2008/11/tree-200811301522hrs.html

Silhouette Tree