You can correct others.
But, the only person you can change, is yourself.
How easy is that?!
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Saturday, July 7, 2007
New Seven Wonders
The New 7 Wonders of the World will be announced during the Official Declaration ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, July 7, 2007
http://www.new7wonders.com/index.php?id=426&L=0
1) The Acropolis, Greece
2) Hagia Sophia, Turkey
3) The Kremlin/St Basils, Russia
4) The Colosseum, Italy
5) Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
6) The Eiffel Tower, France
7) Stonehenge, UK
8) The Alhambra, Spain
9) The Great Wall of China, China
10) Kiyomizu Temple, Japan
11) The Sydney Opera House, Australia
12) Angkor, Cambodia
13) The Taj Mahal, India
14) Timbuktu, Mali
15) Petra, Jordan
16) The Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
17) The Statue of Christ Redeemer, Brazil
18) The Easter Island Statues, Chile
19) Machu Picchu, Peru
20) Chichen Itza, Mexico
21) The Statue of Liberty, US
What's your choice?
P/S: The highligihted ones are the New Seven Wonders recently announced.
http://www.new7wonders.com/index.php?id=426&L=0
1) The Acropolis, Greece
2) Hagia Sophia, Turkey
3) The Kremlin/St Basils, Russia
4) The Colosseum, Italy
5) Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
6) The Eiffel Tower, France
7) Stonehenge, UK
8) The Alhambra, Spain
9) The Great Wall of China, China
10) Kiyomizu Temple, Japan
11) The Sydney Opera House, Australia
12) Angkor, Cambodia
13) The Taj Mahal, India
14) Timbuktu, Mali
15) Petra, Jordan
16) The Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
17) The Statue of Christ Redeemer, Brazil
18) The Easter Island Statues, Chile
19) Machu Picchu, Peru
20) Chichen Itza, Mexico
21) The Statue of Liberty, US
What's your choice?
P/S: The highligihted ones are the New Seven Wonders recently announced.
My Love Will Get You Home
My Love Will Get You Home - Christine Glass
If you wander off too far, my love will get you home.
If you follow the wrong star, my love will get you home.
If you ever find yourself, lost and all alone,
get back on your feet and think of me, my love will get you home.
Boy, my love will get you home.
If the bright lights blind your eyes, my love will get you home.
If your troubles break your stride, my love will get you home.
If you ever find yourself, lost and all alone,
get back on your feet and think of me, my love will get you home.
Boy, my love will get you home.
If you ever feel ashame, my love will get you home.
When there's only you to blame, my love will get you home.
If you ever find yourself, lost and all alone,
get back on your feet and think of me, my love will get you home.
Boy, my love will get you home.
Another song that I've been playing repeatedly lately. Very simple tune, but certainly heartwarming!
Love, will be bring me home.
I'm longing for that. To be home.
If you wander off too far, my love will get you home.
If you follow the wrong star, my love will get you home.
If you ever find yourself, lost and all alone,
get back on your feet and think of me, my love will get you home.
Boy, my love will get you home.
If the bright lights blind your eyes, my love will get you home.
If your troubles break your stride, my love will get you home.
If you ever find yourself, lost and all alone,
get back on your feet and think of me, my love will get you home.
Boy, my love will get you home.
If you ever feel ashame, my love will get you home.
When there's only you to blame, my love will get you home.
If you ever find yourself, lost and all alone,
get back on your feet and think of me, my love will get you home.
Boy, my love will get you home.
Another song that I've been playing repeatedly lately. Very simple tune, but certainly heartwarming!
Love, will be bring me home.
I'm longing for that. To be home.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Weekends, it's not the same anymore
Weekends are no longer as enjoyable. Why am I still missing you, terribly! Some say shopping is a good healing therapy, but the truth is, the guys boutique, shirts, ties, wallet, sports stuff, all of them, in a spontaneous and reflex manner, remind me only of you.
Maybe I just shouldn't enter shops selling guys stuff. Grrrrr.
Sigh...It's seriously killing me inside...and you can never imagine how it feels like.
Maybe I just shouldn't enter shops selling guys stuff. Grrrrr.
Sigh...It's seriously killing me inside...and you can never imagine how it feels like.
Singapore's longer-term worry is talent: SM Goh
Singapore's longer-term worry is talent: SM Goh.
So, my worry will be where do we go from here? It’s a longer-term worry. It’s not a short-term worry. It comes back to my point about talent. For Singapore to grow, you need talent, talent from Singaporeans or within Singapore and talent from outside."
When I saw this title on Channelnewasia, the first thing that came to mind was: What is our Malaysian government doing? Have they ever thought bout this? Most of all, is this even A CONCERN to them?
The superiority mindset of the politicians! With their own ways of 'moving' the country foward!
So, my worry will be where do we go from here? It’s a longer-term worry. It’s not a short-term worry. It comes back to my point about talent. For Singapore to grow, you need talent, talent from Singaporeans or within Singapore and talent from outside."
When I saw this title on Channelnewasia, the first thing that came to mind was: What is our Malaysian government doing? Have they ever thought bout this? Most of all, is this even A CONCERN to them?
The superiority mindset of the politicians! With their own ways of 'moving' the country foward!
Words
There are simply too many things that can't be express in words, in language. Like how I'm feeling now. Thoughts are running wild, why am I not able to convey it across? And it is especially harder when it's to express emotional meaning.
Words, often fail me.
Or maybe, I fail words.
Words, often fail me.
Or maybe, I fail words.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Dengue Fever
Was having a discussion with a friend on the symptoms of Dengue fever. And not to my surprise, none of us know much about dengue. Is ignorant really a bliss?! =p
Friend's a bit unwell and just a couple of days ago, Dengue cases in Singapore have reached 'epidemic' levels. 381 cases were reported between June 24 and 30, above the 'epidemic threshold' of 378 cases per week. (See Channelnewsasia for more details on the cases in Singapore.)
Notes on Dengue:
1) Vector - Aedes Aegypti. They prefer to rest indoors and feed on humans during daylight hours.
2) There are currently four strains of dengue virus being identified. After disease, specific immunity is produced to the infecting strain of dengue virus, however, infection with the other strains of dengue virus is still possible. Studies show that infection with and subsequent immunization from one dengue serotype actually increases the odds of developing dengue hemorrhagic fever during infection with a second serotype. Same goes with Co-infection with one of the other dengue virus.
p/s: I guess I'll have to be extra careful now.
2) Dengue fever usually starts suddenly with a high fever, rash, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, and muscle and joint pain. Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and diarrhea are common too.
3) A rash usually appears 3 to 4 days after the start of the fever. The illness can last up to 10 days, but complete recovery can take as long as a month. Older children and adults are usually sicker than young children.
4) Most dengue infections result in relatively mild illness, but some can progress to dengue hemorrhagic fever. With dengue hemorrhagic fever, the blood vessels start to leak and cause bleeding from the nose, mouth, and gums. Bruising can be a sign of bleeding inside the body. Without prompt treatment, the blood vessels can collapse, causing shock (dengue shock syndrome).
5) Mechanism --For Hemorrhagic Variant. The hemorrhagic dengue variant seems to be able to replicate in the human body only in macrophages. It is possible that the virus-antibody interactions actually help hemorrhagic viral replication by promoting cell infection. This is via specific macrophage receptors--the Fc portion of the antibody molecule, or possibly via a protease-sensitive receptor. Apparently, the antibodies attach to the virus's outer envelope, then signal the larger macrophages. When a macrophage responds to the antibody signal and arrives on the viral scene, it engulfs the virus. However, the virus then takes control of the macrophage and replicates inside the macrophage instead of being destroyed by it. The virus is then carried throughout the body via the macrophage transports. Physical reactions triggered by this involvement of the immune system include fevers from 104-107 F, convulsions, shock, and death. Read here for more information.
6) Diagnosis is made by blood test for the presence of the virus or antibodies, or by serologic testing. Lab results may indicate that fibrinogen and clotting factors V, VII, IX, and X are reduced.
Have been a bit paranoid lately too especially when got bitten by the mosquitoes. I can see that I'm goin through the transition from 'whatever' attitude to 'be alert with what's goin on'. Is it an 'age' thingy? Hmm.
Anyways, to be aware of things is better than not. =)
Friend's a bit unwell and just a couple of days ago, Dengue cases in Singapore have reached 'epidemic' levels. 381 cases were reported between June 24 and 30, above the 'epidemic threshold' of 378 cases per week. (See Channelnewsasia for more details on the cases in Singapore.)
Notes on Dengue:
1) Vector - Aedes Aegypti. They prefer to rest indoors and feed on humans during daylight hours.
2) There are currently four strains of dengue virus being identified. After disease, specific immunity is produced to the infecting strain of dengue virus, however, infection with the other strains of dengue virus is still possible. Studies show that infection with and subsequent immunization from one dengue serotype actually increases the odds of developing dengue hemorrhagic fever during infection with a second serotype. Same goes with Co-infection with one of the other dengue virus.
p/s: I guess I'll have to be extra careful now.
2) Dengue fever usually starts suddenly with a high fever, rash, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, and muscle and joint pain. Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and diarrhea are common too.
3) A rash usually appears 3 to 4 days after the start of the fever. The illness can last up to 10 days, but complete recovery can take as long as a month. Older children and adults are usually sicker than young children.
4) Most dengue infections result in relatively mild illness, but some can progress to dengue hemorrhagic fever. With dengue hemorrhagic fever, the blood vessels start to leak and cause bleeding from the nose, mouth, and gums. Bruising can be a sign of bleeding inside the body. Without prompt treatment, the blood vessels can collapse, causing shock (dengue shock syndrome).
5) Mechanism --For Hemorrhagic Variant. The hemorrhagic dengue variant seems to be able to replicate in the human body only in macrophages. It is possible that the virus-antibody interactions actually help hemorrhagic viral replication by promoting cell infection. This is via specific macrophage receptors--the Fc portion of the antibody molecule, or possibly via a protease-sensitive receptor. Apparently, the antibodies attach to the virus's outer envelope, then signal the larger macrophages. When a macrophage responds to the antibody signal and arrives on the viral scene, it engulfs the virus. However, the virus then takes control of the macrophage and replicates inside the macrophage instead of being destroyed by it. The virus is then carried throughout the body via the macrophage transports. Physical reactions triggered by this involvement of the immune system include fevers from 104-107 F, convulsions, shock, and death. Read here for more information.
6) Diagnosis is made by blood test for the presence of the virus or antibodies, or by serologic testing. Lab results may indicate that fibrinogen and clotting factors V, VII, IX, and X are reduced.
Have been a bit paranoid lately too especially when got bitten by the mosquitoes. I can see that I'm goin through the transition from 'whatever' attitude to 'be alert with what's goin on'. Is it an 'age' thingy? Hmm.
Anyways, to be aware of things is better than not. =)
Monday, July 2, 2007
Love
There are so many things I love about you
I love your childlike quality,
Your sense of wonder,
Your enthusiasm for life and love
I love the way you understand me
Better, than anyone I’ve ever known.
The way you’re always thinking of things to make me happy
I love the fun we have together
The way you can always make me laugh
Just when I need it most
And I love the way I am when I’m with you
I see things more clearly
Through your eyes and your touch
Makes me feel everything more deeply
I love discovering the inner you
That other people never see
And the more I discover, the more I find to love
I love you simply because you are you
That’s why I know for the rest of my life I will always be in love with only you
All that are left now is just silence...And I'm lost, again.
I love your childlike quality,
Your sense of wonder,
Your enthusiasm for life and love
I love the way you understand me
Better, than anyone I’ve ever known.
The way you’re always thinking of things to make me happy
I love the fun we have together
The way you can always make me laugh
Just when I need it most
And I love the way I am when I’m with you
I see things more clearly
Through your eyes and your touch
Makes me feel everything more deeply
I love discovering the inner you
That other people never see
And the more I discover, the more I find to love
I love you simply because you are you
That’s why I know for the rest of my life I will always be in love with only you
All that are left now is just silence...And I'm lost, again.
The most memorable wedding
Two days of the wedding celebration for Siew Mei and Hong Kiat, there's only one word to describe it. FABULOUS! And you guys looked stunningly beautiful!!
It's the most touching and sweet and heartfelt wedding that I've ever attended. I was truly touched by the whole process, from the groom going to the bride's place, the tricks that we had for the groom, the tea ceremony, till the reception the next day, every single moment was filled with love and blessing. And, I was emotionally engaged!
It is a wedding day that will be remembered
For all the joy it brings
A day of love and happiness
Of vows and wedding rings
A day of new beginnings
Learning what love truly means
It's the most touching and sweet and heartfelt wedding that I've ever attended. I was truly touched by the whole process, from the groom going to the bride's place, the tricks that we had for the groom, the tea ceremony, till the reception the next day, every single moment was filled with love and blessing. And, I was emotionally engaged!
It is a wedding day that will be remembered
For all the joy it brings
A day of love and happiness
Of vows and wedding rings
A day of new beginnings
Learning what love truly means
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