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Monday, March 16, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Fwd: SI Model of the Day
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model of the Day
Bonus Pic!
Hooters Girl of the Day
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Fwd: Obama Sweet Moment
NOW, THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT. THAT'S A REAL MAN, WHO LOVES HIS WIFE. CHECK OUT THE SECRET SERVICE, THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO ACT. DO I LOOK OR NOT. THIS IS A KODAK MOMENT.
Can someone tell President Obama - That HE NO LONGER HAS TO BE SO DARN ADORABLE!?!?!? He's already elected….**sigh** Awwwwwwwwwwwww! See how all the secret service start looking away!
In a freight elevator on the way to a ball, with the First Lady staying warm in the President's jacket.
Can someone tell President Obama - That HE NO LONGER HAS TO BE SO DARN ADORABLE!?!?!? He's already elected….**sigh** Awwwwwwwwwwwww! See how all the secret service start looking away!
In a freight elevator on the way to a ball, with the First Lady staying warm in the President's jacket.
Fwd: What is Recession?
What is Recession?
This story is about a man who once upon a time was selling Hotdogs by the roadside. He was illiterate, so he never read newspapers. He was hard of hearing, so he never listened to the radio. His eyes were weak, so he never watched television. But enthusiastically, he sold lots of hotdogs.
He was smart enough to offer some attractive schemes to increase his sales. His sales and profit went up. He ordered more a more raw material and buns and sold more. He recruited more supporting staff to serve more customers. He started offering home deliveries. Eventually he got himself a bigger and better stove. As his business was growing, the son, who had recently graduated from college, joined his father.
Then something strange happened.
The son asked, "Dad, aren't you aware of the great recession that is coming our way?" The father replied, "No, but tell me about it." The son said, "The international situation is terrible. The domestic situation is even worse. We should be prepared for the coming bad times."
The man thought that since his son had been to college, read the papers, listened to the radio and watched TV. He ought to know and his advice should not be taken lightly. So the next day onwards, the father cut down the his raw material order and buns, took down the colorful signboard, removed all the special schemes he was offering to the customers and was no longer as enthusiastic. He reduced his staff strength by giving layoffs. Very soon, fewer and fewer people bothered to stop at his Hotdog stand. And his sales started coming down rapidly and so did the profit. The father said to his son, "Son, you were right". "We are in the middle of a recession and crisis. I am glad you warned me ahead of time."
Moral of the Story: It's all in your MIND! And we actually FUEL this recession much more than we think.
This story is about a man who once upon a time was selling Hotdogs by the roadside. He was illiterate, so he never read newspapers. He was hard of hearing, so he never listened to the radio. His eyes were weak, so he never watched television. But enthusiastically, he sold lots of hotdogs.
He was smart enough to offer some attractive schemes to increase his sales. His sales and profit went up. He ordered more a more raw material and buns and sold more. He recruited more supporting staff to serve more customers. He started offering home deliveries. Eventually he got himself a bigger and better stove. As his business was growing, the son, who had recently graduated from college, joined his father.
Then something strange happened.
The son asked, "Dad, aren't you aware of the great recession that is coming our way?" The father replied, "No, but tell me about it." The son said, "The international situation is terrible. The domestic situation is even worse. We should be prepared for the coming bad times."
The man thought that since his son had been to college, read the papers, listened to the radio and watched TV. He ought to know and his advice should not be taken lightly. So the next day onwards, the father cut down the his raw material order and buns, took down the colorful signboard, removed all the special schemes he was offering to the customers and was no longer as enthusiastic. He reduced his staff strength by giving layoffs. Very soon, fewer and fewer people bothered to stop at his Hotdog stand. And his sales started coming down rapidly and so did the profit. The father said to his son, "Son, you were right". "We are in the middle of a recession and crisis. I am glad you warned me ahead of time."
Moral of the Story: It's all in your MIND! And we actually FUEL this recession much more than we think.
Fwd: The 5 Minute Management Course
The 5 Minute Management Course:
Lesson 1:
A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings.
The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs.
When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbour.
Before she says a word, Bob says, 'I'll give you $800 to drop that towel.'
After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob, after a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves.
The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs.
When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, 'Who was that?'
'It was Bob the next door neighbour,' she replies
'Great,' the husband says, 'did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?'
Moral of the story:
If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure.
Lesson 2:
A priest offered a Nun a lift.
She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg.
The priest nearly had an accident.
After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg.
The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'
The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.
The nun once again said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'
The priest apologized 'Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.'
Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.
On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129. It said, 'Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory.'
Moral of the story:
If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.
Lesson 3:
A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp
They rub it and a Genie comes out.
The Genie says, 'I'll give each of you just one wish.'
'Me first! Me first!' says the admin clerk. 'I want to be in the Bahamas , driving a speedboat, without a care in the world.'
Puff! She's gone.
'Me next! Me next!' says the sales rep.. 'I want to be in Hawaii , relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.'
Puff! He's gone.
'OK, you're up,' the Genie says to the manager.
The manager says, 'I want those two back in the office after lunch.'
Moral of the story:
Always let your boss have the first say.
Lesson 4
An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing.
A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, 'Can I also sit like you and do nothing?'
The eagle answered: 'Sure, why not.'
So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Moral of the story:
To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.
Lesson 5
A turkey was chatting with a bull.
'I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree' sighed the turkey, 'but I haven't got the energy.'
'Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?' replied the bull. They're packed with nutrients.'
The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree.
The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch.
Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree.
He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.
Moral of the story:
Bull Shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there..
Lesson 6
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field.
While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.
As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was.
The dung was actually thawing him out!
He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.
Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.
Morals of the story:
(1) Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy.
(2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your
friend.
(3) And when you're in deep shit, it's best to keep
your mouth shut!
THUS ENDS THE FIVE MINUTE MANAGEMENT COURSE
Lesson 1:
A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings.
The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs.
When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbour.
Before she says a word, Bob says, 'I'll give you $800 to drop that towel.'
After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob, after a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves.
The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs.
When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, 'Who was that?'
'It was Bob the next door neighbour,' she replies
'Great,' the husband says, 'did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?'
Moral of the story:
If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure.
Lesson 2:
A priest offered a Nun a lift.
She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg.
The priest nearly had an accident.
After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg.
The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'
The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.
The nun once again said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'
The priest apologized 'Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.'
Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.
On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129. It said, 'Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory.'
Moral of the story:
If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.
Lesson 3:
A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp
They rub it and a Genie comes out.
The Genie says, 'I'll give each of you just one wish.'
'Me first! Me first!' says the admin clerk. 'I want to be in the Bahamas , driving a speedboat, without a care in the world.'
Puff! She's gone.
'Me next! Me next!' says the sales rep.. 'I want to be in Hawaii , relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.'
Puff! He's gone.
'OK, you're up,' the Genie says to the manager.
The manager says, 'I want those two back in the office after lunch.'
Moral of the story:
Always let your boss have the first say.
Lesson 4
An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing.
A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, 'Can I also sit like you and do nothing?'
The eagle answered: 'Sure, why not.'
So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Moral of the story:
To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.
Lesson 5
A turkey was chatting with a bull.
'I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree' sighed the turkey, 'but I haven't got the energy.'
'Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?' replied the bull. They're packed with nutrients.'
The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree.
The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch.
Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree.
He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.
Moral of the story:
Bull Shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there..
Lesson 6
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field.
While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.
As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was.
The dung was actually thawing him out!
He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.
Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.
Morals of the story:
(1) Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy.
(2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your
friend.
(3) And when you're in deep shit, it's best to keep
your mouth shut!
THUS ENDS THE FIVE MINUTE MANAGEMENT COURSE
Fwd: Tattoo mistranslation enrages Taiwan aboriginal tribe
Source: Taipei Times
STAFF REPORTER
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009, Page 3
Chang was forced to apologize after DPP Legislator Chen Ying (陳瑩) on Monday pointed to several translation errors in a book published by the museum.
Chen told reporters that the book, Bridging Taiwan with Austronesia, wrongly referred to Aborigines’ facial tattoos as a symbol of “adultery” when in fact such tattoos represent passage into adulthood.
“Foreigners who only speak English and do not understand Mandarin may think that Aborigines’ facial tattoos is a sign [that they committed] adultery,” Chen said.
Chen also complained about the translation of Aboriginal oracles as “witches.”
“This term has a negative connotation. In some dictionaries, the term also means a seductive woman,” Chen said.
Premier Liu Chao-shiuan (劉兆玄) told Lin and Yu that the government had to apologize to Aborigines for the mistranslation.
Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Lo Shu-lei (羅淑蕾) also criticized the translation.
Also yesterday, Minister of National Defense Chen Chao-min (陳肇敏) offered his own apology at the legislature over a gaffe that could have insulted low-income families.
While fielding questions by DPP Legislator Chai Trong-rong (蔡同榮) on Monday, Chen Chao-min promised that the military would consider distributing the military’s “kitchen leftovers” to people living in poverty.
Chen Chao-min’s remark immediately drew criticism from DPP legislators.
“This was a blunder. I grew up in a poor family. I would never discriminate against the poor. I’m very sorry about the gaffe,” Chen Chao-min said.
KMT Legislator Chu Fong-chi (朱鳳芝) lambasted Chen Chao-min and Minister of the Central Personnel Administration Chen Ching-hsiu (陳清秀), who recently said that the blunders showed that officials in the current administration lacked empathy for the public.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/arts-&-leisure/2008/01/22/139995/Indigenous-facial.htm
Indigenous affairs chief apologizes for bad translation
By Flora WangSTAFF REPORTER
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009, Page 3
Minister of the Council of Indigenous Peoples Chang Jen-hsiang (章仁香) yesterday apologized over a translation error by the National Museum of Prehistory that may have insulted Aborigines.
“The translator made a very serious mistake. We regret the error. We apologize to Aborigines,” Chang said during a question-and-answer session with Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislators Lin Shu-fen (林淑芬) and Yu John-dow (余政道).Chang was forced to apologize after DPP Legislator Chen Ying (陳瑩) on Monday pointed to several translation errors in a book published by the museum.
Chen told reporters that the book, Bridging Taiwan with Austronesia, wrongly referred to Aborigines’ facial tattoos as a symbol of “adultery” when in fact such tattoos represent passage into adulthood.
“Foreigners who only speak English and do not understand Mandarin may think that Aborigines’ facial tattoos is a sign [that they committed] adultery,” Chen said.
Chen also complained about the translation of Aboriginal oracles as “witches.”
“This term has a negative connotation. In some dictionaries, the term also means a seductive woman,” Chen said.
Premier Liu Chao-shiuan (劉兆玄) told Lin and Yu that the government had to apologize to Aborigines for the mistranslation.
Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Lo Shu-lei (羅淑蕾) also criticized the translation.
Also yesterday, Minister of National Defense Chen Chao-min (陳肇敏) offered his own apology at the legislature over a gaffe that could have insulted low-income families.
While fielding questions by DPP Legislator Chai Trong-rong (蔡同榮) on Monday, Chen Chao-min promised that the military would consider distributing the military’s “kitchen leftovers” to people living in poverty.
Chen Chao-min’s remark immediately drew criticism from DPP legislators.
“This was a blunder. I grew up in a poor family. I would never discriminate against the poor. I’m very sorry about the gaffe,” Chen Chao-min said.
KMT Legislator Chu Fong-chi (朱鳳芝) lambasted Chen Chao-min and Minister of the Central Personnel Administration Chen Ching-hsiu (陳清秀), who recently said that the blunders showed that officials in the current administration lacked empathy for the public.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/arts-&-leisure/2008/01/22/139995/Indigenous-facial.htm
Monday, March 9, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Fwd: Engineering Exam Record
Just have a look at this. This guy has written 29 engineering papers at one semester and has been asked from the college to add him into LIMCA book of records!!!!!! And one more interesting thing is that, he has cleared all of them!!!
Also Guys just have a look at his internal marks!!! That makes this effort even more commendable….
Also Guys just have a look at his internal marks!!! That makes this effort even more commendable….
Monday, March 2, 2009
Fwd: Who said the Homeless are not creative?
Top 10 Most Creative Homeless Signs 1) Homeless Geek. 2. Unlucky Beggar. 3) HomelessHomeless Target. 5) Homeless Time Traveller29 Jan 2007 ... Sometimes survival takes pure creativity. This article urges the homeless to seek out unconventional methods to finding temporary shelter and ... Creative homeless shelters may or may not be the answer, but ‘forcing’ them to get ‘off the street’ is also not a solution for most who are homeless. ...
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Fwd: Marilyn Einstein or Albert Monroe?
Hey, this actually happens! Quite amazing!
This is the craziest thing I've seen in a long time.
You have to get out of your seat and walk away from your computer.
People may think you're crazy. But it's well worth it. ;)
When you look at this picture close up, you see Albert Einstein,
but if you stand about fifteen feet away,
the picture will become Marilyn Monroe.
This is the craziest thing I've seen in a long time.
You have to get out of your seat and walk away from your computer.
People may think you're crazy. But it's well worth it. ;)
When you look at this picture close up, you see Albert Einstein,
but if you stand about fifteen feet away,
the picture will become Marilyn Monroe.
Fwd: $8 Movie Tickets - GV Family & Friends Deal
http://media.gv.com.sg/Booking/GVCinemail/familyfriends/gvfamilyfriends.html
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Fwd: Here comes the Bride
Follow this timetable to make sure you’re on schedule with your wedding trip plans.
6 months before
- While you're doing the wedding planning, discuss the type of honeymoon you want—whether you crave a sunny beach vacation, a rugged hike in the mountains or a cruise to places full of history and culture. Keep in mind that if you are planning a large wedding, you will be tired and may not want to maintain a hectic schedule.
- Determine how much time off from work you will be able to take. Some trips—such as those to the South Pacific and Asia—require too much travel time and acclimation to the time difference to be taken comfortably in just one week.
- Start reading up on potential destinations. Look through travel books, magazines and the travel section of your local newspaper. Discuss your honeymoon dreams together and imagine what different trips would be like.
- Set a realistic budget, factoring in everything from the plane tickets and the hotel fees to meals and souvenirs. The first few weeks after the wedding are not the time to accrue credit card debt.
5 months before
- Finalize your destination, and make sure that you’re both happy with the decision. Try not to change your mind—you can always take a different trip another time.
- Be sure to thoroughly research hotels, airlines and rental-car companies before you book anything. Keep in mind your wedding budget and how you might go over it, and make sure you have leeway in the honeymoon budget just in case.
3 months before
- Make your reservations and charge all necessary deposits. Keep a record of confirmation numbers and requests for things like non-smoking rooms, king-size beds and window seats.
- Be sure that your official travel documents, such as your passports and any necessary visas, are in order.
- Research travel insurance, and purchase whatever coverage you need.
2 months before
- Make sure you have the proper luggage, as well as travel essentials like a toiletry bag, a voltage converter and a travel iron. There’s still time before the wedding to add items you need to your bridal registry.
1 month before
- Write up a list of everything you’ll need to pack, including clothes, toiletries and accessories, and purchase last-minute items such as sunscreen. You won’t have time to deal with this stuff closer to the wedding, so it’s best to do it now.
- Buy or borrow a camera and video camera if you need them, and pick up film and extra batteries.
1 week before
- Confirm all travel arrangements.
- Make a copy of your travel itinerary, including phone and fax numbers where you can be reached, and leave it with friends or family in case of emergency.
- Pack medications, a change of clothes and toothbrushes, as well as tickets, passports and money, in your carry-on bag. Save room for honeymoon gifts if you receive any at the wedding.
Day of departure
- Be sure to arrive at the airport early to allow for security checks—a minimum of one hour before domestic flights, two for international.
- Drink plenty of water so that you arrive fresh and hydrated.
- Get on the local time as soon as you arrive at the airport, even if that means drinking coffee to stay awake. The sooner you adjust, the better.
- Relax and have fun! You’re married, the wedding is over, and all you have to do now is enjoy each other and your well-deserved vacation.
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