Tuesday, October 30, 2012
What is GOD? What is BUDDHA? (CHINESE SUBTITLES)
I'm not a Buddhist but what he says seems so true and insightful. It's all about transformation and qualities. Do check out Tsem Rinpoche's website!
Monday, October 29, 2012
Legoland, Malaysia
Hello all, my Legoland post is finally up!!! Please head over to Legoland 20 - 21 October 2012....enjoy!!
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Happy Halloween
Just got back from my Halloween event 2 hours back and still waiting for my hair to dry. It's probably time to cut my hair coz for some reasons, it's taking years to dry (incase you are wondering, yes...I exaggerated).
A new facebook has been created for trip photos because I have exceeded the limit for flikr and photobucket. I thought it would be a good idea to set up a new FB account just for my trip photos since there is unlimited uploads. Which means...stay tune! The Legoland album would be up soon and posted in my "not-so-updated" travel blog. I know I have not been too diligent in both the travel blog as well as travelpod but that's coz I was busy running around. I haven't even done those hotel reviews yet -_-" Some of you are asking why I have so many facebook account since I can post the link of my personal account here. Well, for one, I filter photos to be posted on the travel FB account while those I post in my personal account are meant for friends, not the public. Next year will be filled with more trips but I'm not sure if I will have time to take pics coz those are basically business travels. But I'll try, yah? No guarantee though.
Alright, enough of rattling for tonight. Need to sleep coz I have to wake up in a couple of hour's time for a race. But before I go....
A new facebook has been created for trip photos because I have exceeded the limit for flikr and photobucket. I thought it would be a good idea to set up a new FB account just for my trip photos since there is unlimited uploads. Which means...stay tune! The Legoland album would be up soon and posted in my "not-so-updated" travel blog. I know I have not been too diligent in both the travel blog as well as travelpod but that's coz I was busy running around. I haven't even done those hotel reviews yet -_-" Some of you are asking why I have so many facebook account since I can post the link of my personal account here. Well, for one, I filter photos to be posted on the travel FB account while those I post in my personal account are meant for friends, not the public. Next year will be filled with more trips but I'm not sure if I will have time to take pics coz those are basically business travels. But I'll try, yah? No guarantee though.
Alright, enough of rattling for tonight. Need to sleep coz I have to wake up in a couple of hour's time for a race. But before I go....
HAPPY HELLO-WIN
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Lost of a loved one
One of our loved ones had gone to a better place. She is deeply missed by all of us at home. Our home will never be the same again. I kindda start to miss her soft growling and barks. Wish we could have spent a little more time together. Thank you for waiting for me to come back from my trip and let me stroke you one last time.
Her obirtuary is set up here.
http://rachel-ng.pets.gonetoosoon.org/
Her obirtuary is set up here.
http://rachel-ng.pets.gonetoosoon.org/
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
What happens when you are working hard in KL
I have to admit that the KL trip wasn't that smooth per say but I had a hell of a good time, thanks to my host for bringing me around. Whilst my mood wasn't the highest, my colleagues were keeping my spirit high...names were blanked out to protect the victims of this chat.
This chat manged to keep me focused and forget about the other chat that came in an entire inappropriate timing from someone I thought would be the last to make any accusations at me. Well, maybe I was too forgiving..lol. Someone who has always been jumping at me would continue to do so until the cows go home. What makes me think that he would stop at least on my special day :) Nonetheless, we had decided to stop contacting each other. I should say he had decided to stop corresponding and I agreed by keeping my side of the bargain. And so....more KL trips, I suppose...^_^
Talking about that, a 45 mins flight is really ridiculous. I normally take coach but flying is just so mean. When I managed to get my hot chocolate from the stewardess, the captain announced that we are landing!!! I had to gulp down my hot chocolate and boy, did it kill lots of germs! Next time, I'll just have coke!
Talking about that, a 45 mins flight is really ridiculous. I normally take coach but flying is just so mean. When I managed to get my hot chocolate from the stewardess, the captain announced that we are landing!!! I had to gulp down my hot chocolate and boy, did it kill lots of germs! Next time, I'll just have coke!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Stooopid M1
Friends, if you wish to get me....please email or whatsapp coz for some reason, M1 decided not to on my auto roaming so yupz....there had been lots of complains from friends that no one can get me!!! One even complain that I switch off my phone -.-" so please don't text me...whatsapp would be good. At least I can respond when I get back to the apartment or when there's wifi.
They are suppose to turn off my data roam...not auto roam *faint*. I have 2 M1 SIM cards and both of them couldn't be detected. Quite frustrating but I wouldn't worry too much. Hopefully nothing important.
They are suppose to turn off my data roam...not auto roam *faint*. I have 2 M1 SIM cards and both of them couldn't be detected. Quite frustrating but I wouldn't worry too much. Hopefully nothing important.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
5 reasons you're still single
Source: 5 reasons you're still single
Why you’re single 1: You have an unrealistic checklist
If your list of favourable traits is more than a couple of points long, it might be time to start editing it. A tall, dark, handsome man who loves washing up and never forgets an anniversary? A lady with blonde hair and blue eyes who loves watching football games and cooking dinner every evening? Good luck with that. If you don’t want a smoker or someone with children, that’s fine – decide on these absolute non-negotiables, but then overlook the ‘not-too-sure-about-this-but-could-probably-live-with-it’ points. When searching for your idea of a perfect partner, there’s a good chance that you’re bypassing many wonderful potential partners who probably have special qualities that you’d never even thought of adding to your list before.Why you’re single 2: You reveal too much, too soon
Of course dates are all about sharing information about yourself and getting to know each other, but when you feel the need to share all about your last breakup, the medication you’re taking and your family troubles, it’s probably going to put this potential new partner off. While you’re hoping that your date is thinking “wow, he/she is really interesting” they’re more likely to be thinking something along the lines of “is this really something I’d like to be involved with?” While it’s good to reveal enough information to keep your date interested, it’s really not a good idea to reveal a year’s worth of information in just one night.Why you’re single 3: You’re too clingy
If you’ve known each other for five minutes yet you suddenly start calling her throughout the day to see what she’s up to or you drop by his guys’ night in because you wanted to check up on him, you’re heading for a dating disaster. If this is you then please do forgive us if we sound harsh, but you need to get a life. Your potential gentleman or lady friend will find it attractive if you have a life of your own. Having your own hobbies and interests shows that you’re an interesting, well-rounded person and gives you plenty to talk about when you are together. It’s scary for your other half to feel as though they are your whole world. One foot out of place and your whole world comes crashing down? Ouch – that’s a lot of pressure.Why you’re single 4: You fall for the wrong type
Whether it’s a lady with three children and a law degree or a short gentleman with a passion for the great outdoors who loves animals, most of us have a ‘type’ of person that we tend to be attracted to. If you’ve had a few failed relationships though, it might be time to start rethinking your ‘type’. Do you always fall for the type who likes to ‘play the field’? Or the type who works so hard that you never see them? If this is the case and it’s never worked out, it might be time to re-evaluate what you’d like in a partner. The mistake that many people make is sticking to one specific ‘type’ and watching the relationship fail time and time again. Psychotherapist Jill Murray highlights that many failed relationships happen because we believe that we can take this person under our wing and eventually change or ‘tame’ them. If you feel like you need to change them, they’re probably not your type after all.Why you’re single 5: Your negativity reflects on the outside
It doesn’t matter how nice you feel in your new clothes or how confident you are with your new haircut, if you’re feeling negative, it’s going to show on the outside. If you’ve been on a string of unsuccessful dates, there’s a good chance you’ll not have the most positive vibes about this one either. Just because your best friend’s girlfriend cheated on him or your parent’s relationship broke up when you were young, this does not mean that the dating scene is the devil’s playground. While you may still need to kiss a few more frogs before you find your prince or princess, if you end up coming across the partner of your dreams but you feel grumpy thoughout the date, it’s likely that you’ll end up giving off a bad impression. Approach your date with an open mind and you quadruple your chances of it being successful! Read more on realbuzz.com...Monday, October 8, 2012
NTUC fires Assistant Director for racist comments
For all those who are concerned, the latest news is that she has been fired. $50 to get married? hmmm....I would like to employ her for my wedding if it is that cheap! This is what they call, engage brain before engaging the mouth (aka think before you say). A Malay void deck wedding, if she doesn't know, cost between $20K-$40K....not $50. I understand that she posted this in her own personal facebook but she gotta know that anything posted online (no matter how you set privacy) will go public. There is no secret in social media. Play smart next time! And remember, Singapore is a cultural melting pot. There is no place for racism here. We respect each others culture!
Source: NTUC fires Assistant Director for racist comments
UPDATE at 12:38pm: The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) has sacked an assistant director from its membership division after she posted offensive comments on her personal Facebook account.
In a statement sent to the media, its secretary-general Lim Swee Say said the trade organisation has "terminated with immediate effect the services of Ms Amy Cheong, Assistant Director, Membership department after establishing with her that she did post offensive comments... on 7 October 2012".
"Regrettably and rightly so, her comments have upset members of the public, including many union members. We are sorry that this has happened. We have counselled the staff and impressed upon her the seriousness of her action. She is remorseful and has apologised for her grave lapse of judgement," he added.
He also reiterated in his statement that the NTUC "takes a serious view on racial harmony in Singapore", adding that it "will not accept and have zero tolerance towards any words used or actions taken by (its) staff that are racially offensive".
Earlier, Cheong made multiple apologies after her profanity-laced post slamming Malay void deck weddings on her Facebook account went viral on Monday morning, sparking a furious backlash on social media.
On Sunday evening, she put up a public status on her personal Facebook timeline, complaining about a Malay wedding that was being held at a void deck near her home.
Among other things, she related Malay weddings to high divorce rates, and asked how society could “allow people to get married for 50 bucks”, peppering her post with vulgarities.
In a separate post, she also allegedly wrote, “Void deck weddings should be banned. If you can’t afford a proper wedding then you shouldn’t be getting married. Full stop.”
According to screencaps of her Facebook timeline before it was taken down, Cheong is a graduate from the University of Western Australia.
Internet users bombarded NTUC’s UMembers Facebook page between Sunday evening and Monday morning, calling for her dismissal and seeking the trade organ’s response to her post.
Cheong’s Facebook account has since been deactivated, but at one point she published an apology on the UMembers Facebook page, which said, “Hi All, I sincerely apologize for my silly comment. It is in no way a reflection of NTUC and the good works it has done and is doing for its members. It was my own bad judgement of which I truly regret. I certainly do not mean to distress the Malay community with my comment, I was just upset with the noise. I truly do not mean to be judgmental or critical. I am truly sorry."
Her apology on the UMembers page disappeared together with her Facebook account, and resurfaced on a Twitter account she subsequently created, seemingly to address the issue.
On it, she started posting repeated apologies for her “silly comment” from early Monday morning, tweeting, “Hi All, It was a silly comment. It was not meant to be ‘racist’ comment [sic] and I do apologize for any distress it has caused.” She has also started responding to users tweeting about the incident with the same message.
Just before 4am on Monday, she tweeted again, “After this episode, i have realized how one generic post can create so many hurtful and cruel posts from strangers.”
Minister Lim Swee Say, chief of the labour movement, also said he was looking into the matter after being alerted about the incident on his Facebook page.
“We take serious view of such conduct and are taking action against her,” he posted in a terse reply on Monday morning.
Meanwhile, a Facebook page called "Fire Amy Cheong" sprung up just before 9am on Monday, capturing some 1,725 Facebook 'likes' on it within about two and a half hours.
A similar page called "Stop Racism in Singapore" started a petition on a status on its page calling for her removal from her post as Assistant Director in NTUC. It had since been liked by 11,700 Facebook users.
Source: NTUC fires Assistant Director for racist comments
UPDATE at 12:38pm: The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) has sacked an assistant director from its membership division after she posted offensive comments on her personal Facebook account.
In a statement sent to the media, its secretary-general Lim Swee Say said the trade organisation has "terminated with immediate effect the services of Ms Amy Cheong, Assistant Director, Membership department after establishing with her that she did post offensive comments... on 7 October 2012".
"Regrettably and rightly so, her comments have upset members of the public, including many union members. We are sorry that this has happened. We have counselled the staff and impressed upon her the seriousness of her action. She is remorseful and has apologised for her grave lapse of judgement," he added.
He also reiterated in his statement that the NTUC "takes a serious view on racial harmony in Singapore", adding that it "will not accept and have zero tolerance towards any words used or actions taken by (its) staff that are racially offensive".
Earlier, Cheong made multiple apologies after her profanity-laced post slamming Malay void deck weddings on her Facebook account went viral on Monday morning, sparking a furious backlash on social media.
On Sunday evening, she put up a public status on her personal Facebook timeline, complaining about a Malay wedding that was being held at a void deck near her home.
Among other things, she related Malay weddings to high divorce rates, and asked how society could “allow people to get married for 50 bucks”, peppering her post with vulgarities.
In a separate post, she also allegedly wrote, “Void deck weddings should be banned. If you can’t afford a proper wedding then you shouldn’t be getting married. Full stop.”
According to screencaps of her Facebook timeline before it was taken down, Cheong is a graduate from the University of Western Australia.
Internet users bombarded NTUC’s UMembers Facebook page between Sunday evening and Monday morning, calling for her dismissal and seeking the trade organ’s response to her post.
Cheong’s Facebook account has since been deactivated, but at one point she published an apology on the UMembers Facebook page, which said, “Hi All, I sincerely apologize for my silly comment. It is in no way a reflection of NTUC and the good works it has done and is doing for its members. It was my own bad judgement of which I truly regret. I certainly do not mean to distress the Malay community with my comment, I was just upset with the noise. I truly do not mean to be judgmental or critical. I am truly sorry."
Her apology on the UMembers page disappeared together with her Facebook account, and resurfaced on a Twitter account she subsequently created, seemingly to address the issue.
On it, she started posting repeated apologies for her “silly comment” from early Monday morning, tweeting, “Hi All, It was a silly comment. It was not meant to be ‘racist’ comment [sic] and I do apologize for any distress it has caused.” She has also started responding to users tweeting about the incident with the same message.
Just before 4am on Monday, she tweeted again, “After this episode, i have realized how one generic post can create so many hurtful and cruel posts from strangers.”
Minister Lim Swee Say, chief of the labour movement, also said he was looking into the matter after being alerted about the incident on his Facebook page.
“We take serious view of such conduct and are taking action against her,” he posted in a terse reply on Monday morning.
Meanwhile, a Facebook page called "Fire Amy Cheong" sprung up just before 9am on Monday, capturing some 1,725 Facebook 'likes' on it within about two and a half hours.
A similar page called "Stop Racism in Singapore" started a petition on a status on its page calling for her removal from her post as Assistant Director in NTUC. It had since been liked by 11,700 Facebook users.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Krispy Kreme Awards Franchise Development Rights For Singapore
A piece of really good news to end my day and probably a catalyst for my long day tomorrow (yes, exhibition again...gonna stand for almost 12 hours!!!). Now I will never need to go to the Philippines or KL to have my favorite oringal glazed donut *grin*!!!
Source: Krispy Kreme Awards Franchise Development Rights For Singapore
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Star360 Group for the development of 15 Krispy Kreme franchise locations in Singapore over the next five years. Star360 Group is considered a premier lifestyle leader in Southeast Asia, operating retail outlets in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan and Japan.
"This is a very exciting franchise partnership for Krispy Kreme as Star360 is a prominent retail operator in Asia," said Jeff Welch, Krispy Kreme president, international. "Their unique understanding of the Singapore consumer, coupled with their sound business experience across a variety of retail concepts, matches perfectly with the Krispy Kreme brand and experience."
"We are pleased to finally introduce Krispy Kreme, the brand that has won fans the world over, to Singapore," said Andy Chaw, Chief Executive Officer, Star360 Group. "Proud to be the choice partner in bringing this iconic brand to the market, we expect that Krispy Kreme has the potential to take the local doughnut scene by storm, with their world-famous Original Glazed® doughnuts and blend of freshly brewed coffee. Singaporeans have long been doughnut-lovers, and we believe that with more than 75 years of history, Krispy Kreme is well positioned to find its way in the hearts of the consumer."
Welch added, "We are quickly approaching 500 stores in our international markets. This new Singapore agreement, combined with our other recently announced development agreements, means Krispy Kreme now has commitments for almost 400 additional international store locations."
The Krispy Kreme Original Glazed® doughnut can be found in over 700 locations in 21 countries, including Australia, Bahrain, Canada, China, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, the Republic of Korea, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.
About Star360 GroupStar360 Group is the licensed franchisee of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation in Singapore, and is wholly owned and managed by Andy Chaw. The group has a strong focus in retail and distribution businesses operating 30 retail stores and distributing to more than 4,000 points-of-sale in the region. The group represents exclusively more than 15 brands in Asia.
About Krispy KremeKrispy Kreme (NYSE: KKD) is a leading branded specialty retailer and wholesaler of premium quality sweet treats and complementary products, including its signature Original Glazed® doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC, the Company has offered the highest quality doughnuts and great tasting coffee since it was founded in 1937. Connect with Krispy Kreme at krispykreme.com and on Facebook, Foursquare, Twitter and YouTube.
Information contained in this press release, other than historical information, should be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on management's beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future economic performance, considering the information currently available to management. These statements are not statements of historical fact. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or financial condition to differ materially from the expectations of future results, performance or financial condition we express or imply in any forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "may," "could," "will," "should," "would," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "objective," "seek," "strive" or similar words, or the negative of these words, identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could contribute to these differences include, but are not limited to: the quality of Company and franchise store operations; our ability, and our dependence on the ability of our franchisees, to execute on our and their business plans; our relationships with our franchisees; our ability to implement our international growth strategy; our ability to implement our new domestic small shop operating model; political, economic, currency and other risks associated with our international operations; the price and availability of raw materials needed to produce doughnut mixes and other ingredients, and the price of motor fuel; our relationships with wholesale customers; our ability to protect our trademarks and trade secrets; changes in customer preferences and perceptions; risks associated with competition; risks related to the food service industry, including food safety and protection of personal information; compliance with government regulations relating to food products and franchising; and increased costs or other effects of new government regulations relating to healthcare benefits. These and other risks and uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports and statements filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, are difficult to predict, involve uncertainties that may materially affect actual results and may be beyond the Company's control, and could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any of these forward-looking statements. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors or to assess the impact of each such factor on the Company. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made.
Source: Krispy Kreme Awards Franchise Development Rights For Singapore
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Star360 Group for the development of 15 Krispy Kreme franchise locations in Singapore over the next five years. Star360 Group is considered a premier lifestyle leader in Southeast Asia, operating retail outlets in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan and Japan.
"This is a very exciting franchise partnership for Krispy Kreme as Star360 is a prominent retail operator in Asia," said Jeff Welch, Krispy Kreme president, international. "Their unique understanding of the Singapore consumer, coupled with their sound business experience across a variety of retail concepts, matches perfectly with the Krispy Kreme brand and experience."
"We are pleased to finally introduce Krispy Kreme, the brand that has won fans the world over, to Singapore," said Andy Chaw, Chief Executive Officer, Star360 Group. "Proud to be the choice partner in bringing this iconic brand to the market, we expect that Krispy Kreme has the potential to take the local doughnut scene by storm, with their world-famous Original Glazed® doughnuts and blend of freshly brewed coffee. Singaporeans have long been doughnut-lovers, and we believe that with more than 75 years of history, Krispy Kreme is well positioned to find its way in the hearts of the consumer."
Welch added, "We are quickly approaching 500 stores in our international markets. This new Singapore agreement, combined with our other recently announced development agreements, means Krispy Kreme now has commitments for almost 400 additional international store locations."
The Krispy Kreme Original Glazed® doughnut can be found in over 700 locations in 21 countries, including Australia, Bahrain, Canada, China, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, the Republic of Korea, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.
About Star360 GroupStar360 Group is the licensed franchisee of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation in Singapore, and is wholly owned and managed by Andy Chaw. The group has a strong focus in retail and distribution businesses operating 30 retail stores and distributing to more than 4,000 points-of-sale in the region. The group represents exclusively more than 15 brands in Asia.
About Krispy KremeKrispy Kreme (NYSE: KKD) is a leading branded specialty retailer and wholesaler of premium quality sweet treats and complementary products, including its signature Original Glazed® doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC, the Company has offered the highest quality doughnuts and great tasting coffee since it was founded in 1937. Connect with Krispy Kreme at krispykreme.com and on Facebook, Foursquare, Twitter and YouTube.
Information contained in this press release, other than historical information, should be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on management's beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future economic performance, considering the information currently available to management. These statements are not statements of historical fact. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or financial condition to differ materially from the expectations of future results, performance or financial condition we express or imply in any forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "may," "could," "will," "should," "would," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "objective," "seek," "strive" or similar words, or the negative of these words, identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could contribute to these differences include, but are not limited to: the quality of Company and franchise store operations; our ability, and our dependence on the ability of our franchisees, to execute on our and their business plans; our relationships with our franchisees; our ability to implement our international growth strategy; our ability to implement our new domestic small shop operating model; political, economic, currency and other risks associated with our international operations; the price and availability of raw materials needed to produce doughnut mixes and other ingredients, and the price of motor fuel; our relationships with wholesale customers; our ability to protect our trademarks and trade secrets; changes in customer preferences and perceptions; risks associated with competition; risks related to the food service industry, including food safety and protection of personal information; compliance with government regulations relating to food products and franchising; and increased costs or other effects of new government regulations relating to healthcare benefits. These and other risks and uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports and statements filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, are difficult to predict, involve uncertainties that may materially affect actual results and may be beyond the Company's control, and could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any of these forward-looking statements. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors or to assess the impact of each such factor on the Company. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
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