All smokers, please take note!

With effect from 1 January 2009, more places have been banned from smoking.

Thus, all smokers, please take note as those NEC people will be watching!

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Don't ever leave your laptop with your grandmother!

Do not ever leave your laptop with your grandmother!

Don't know why?

Watch this video and you will know why!

Don't you think this TV commercial is creative?

Thumbs up to the creative team behind this Lenovo commerical!

Hangover Cures

Thanks to Xiaxue you will never have to struggle with a bad hangover again!

BUT WAIT......

Do these methods really work?

I doubt so.........



I know of a few other hangover cures though
1) Take Paracetamol
2) Gulp down a can of Cola
3) Drink lots and lots of coffee or tea (preferable without sugar and milk)

Derrick Hoh in 娛樂百分百

After watching these videos, I realise our local singers Derrick Hoh and Kelly Poon are so talented! Kelly's singing skills have improved tremendously!

I love the imitation segment by Derrick especially Aaron Kwok's. LMAO!

Also, enjoy the performaces of some other newbies in these clips...


娛樂百分百





超级星光大道

Zodiac 2009 (Part 9 of 12 - Monkey)

猴Monkey Born in: 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004

Personality
Lively, witty, inventive and intelligent, a fast learner with good memory. Good at problem solving but can be too clever and become lazy, opportunistic and manipulative. They also know social skills well but can be selfish and egoistic. Also unbeatable in terms of talent and wealth.

Of all the animals in the lunar cycle, the Monkey bears the closest resemblance to the Naked Ape himself, Man. It is therefore no wonder that it should be he who will inherit most of man's intelligence as well as his capacity for deceit. The Monkey is the sign of the inventor, the improvisor, and the motivator in the Chinese zodiac; a charlatan capable of drawing everyone to him with his intimate guile and charm.
Being the quick-witted genius of the cycle, he is clever, flexible and innovative.

The monkey can solve intricate problems with ease and will be a very fast learner. He can master anything under the sign and usually has the aptitude for being a good linguist. A person born in this year will be successful at whatever he chooses to do. No challenge will be too great for him.

The Monkey likes: Risks, Cooking, Travel, Jokes, Intrigue, Flamboyance and Sunshine. The Monkey dislikes: Organisating, Illness, Convention, quietness, Responsibility and Failure.

Compatible Animals: Snake, Rat, Dragon

Your Luck In Year 2009
Overall Forecast
Lucky stars gather and shine collectively to lit the sky brightly. Be mindful that you face impediment amid the good days, so be careful and never negligent in any aspects. There is hope for fruitful results in your endeavours. Working persons will enjoy good news at the second half of the year. Students are able to perform well academically. There are offspring luck this year. Good wealth luck brings in extra money.

A year to aggressively charge and push forward. Do more good deeds and improve personal relations, which will be of great aid to your career and business. Take adequate rest and caution against minor illnesses.

Career
A fresh new start with lucky stars shinning as bright as the morning sun. A sad note is that danger stars lurk in the dark. Think thrice before acting. Do not act smart; do not be too trusty. Always be cautious against business traps and avoid being blinded by greed. Shun speculative activities. Make prayers and do more good deeds and accumulate more merits. And then all should be well.

Love
You feel exhilarated because of the many joyous news. Because most things are proceeding as planned, you feel happy and so romance luck flows smoothly as well. A good time to discuss marriage or start a blossoming romance. Couples are blissful and affectionate.

Wealth
Wealth star shines high. Proper income and windfall lucks flow in from good sources. There is investment and property gains too. Vile persons are lurking by. Have a discerning eye when interacting with others. Handle deceitful words with discretion. All finance matters should be managed personally. Reap lottery winnings early rather than greeding for more.

Health
There is a lot of minor illness sprouting out here and then. Have a proper diet and take preventive measures against intestinal, digestive and head related problems. The young and the elderly are susceptible to flu and falls respectively. Avoid attending wakes.

Others:
Rat
Ox
Tiger
Rabbit
Dragon
Snake
Horse
Goat

Coming Up Next:
Rooster

(From Geomancy Hut)

FCUK that CT!

FCUK that "City that never sleeps!"

STOP asking me to apply for your whatever FCUK facilities if you are not going to approve my application anyway.

Telesales, roadshow, direct mailer, STOP contacting me whatsoever.

Today I spoke to this "CT Phone Officer" by the name of Spring Autumn Winter Summer, and told her to put my name on their FCUKing DNC list FOR GOOD, because I am damm pissed off with this CITY!

Wasted my God-damm time photocopying all my documents, FCUK OFF!

*DNC = Do Not Call

新海山海鲜 Sin Hoi San Seafood Restaurant

This is a long overdue post.

My sister and I brought our dad to 新海山海鲜 last month to celebrate his birthday. It was my first time there, and since it was highly recommended, we decided on the place weeks before the actual day.

Apparently this "restaurant" is recommended by quite a number of food critics, so it must be good right?

When I got there, I realise its not exactly a restaurant, its a coffeeshop.

Simply: Coffeeshop with restaurant prices AND coffeeshop SERVICE.

Now let me begin.

Its located at Blk 55 Tiong Bahru Road.

Sorry for the lousy pics because that was the day my camera was SPOILT!



Sweet and sour pork / fish, I cannot remember, means its forgetable.


This fried "Dang Hoon" is pretty good.


Fried Kang Kong was ok, but of course not the best I have eaten.

Steamed fish - This one is good. The sauce is delicious.I don't usually like to eat steamed fish, but because this one was so delicious, I attacked it all night.

Chilli - One word: LOUSY. So spicy, no other taste. A good belachan should be spicy, tangy and fragrant. Hard to describe, basically the ones you get in Cantonese Restaurants.

Chilli Crab. So so. Not in the top 5 crabs I have eaten. I asked for more sauce, and guess what the "captain / lady boss" said? "Already a lot of sauce, too much is not nice to eat." (Pls cut me the preaching, just tell me you are too stingy to give!)

I was so pissed, I felt like telling her, "Don't teach me how to eat crab, especially Chilli Crab because I have eaten almost every single good Chilli Crab stalls in Singapore!!"

What is chilli crab without a lot of sauce?

Can't give more? Then maybe you should lower your price to low end coffeeshop price, I won't even bother asking for more sauce, but since I was paying restaurant price (in a hot stuffy place with no air-con), yes, I expect the food to be TIP TOP!

(NO, SHE DID NOT GIVE ME THE SAUCE NONETHELESS)

Gong Bao Live Frog. Forgetable again. Still prefer Geylang la.

CONCLUSON

Presentation: Average, like any "Tze Char" stall

Taste: Not something I would rave about

Quality: Fish was fresh.

Ambience: What ambience?

Crowd: Families, and apparently Hong Kong stars??? Someone pls bring these stars to Roland or Jumbo!!!

Service: Does this word exist in their dictionary? They are even slow in billing!

Value for Money: No, we spent about $200? I cannot remember.

Overall: Slightly below average.

Best 50 Reviews on OSIM and a FREE Massage Pen!

The other day, I received a pleasant surprise when I checked my Yahoo mail. I received an email from OSIM. Apparently my post on the OSIM iLife (posted in August) has gotten the attention from the marketing people at OSIM, and they have selected my review as "one of the best 50 reviews on OSIM.com".



This took me by surprise because I really didn't expect that.

The kind people at OSIM are now rewarding me with the OSIM Massage Pen.


Well, I really don't know how the massage pen works, but I will definitely write about it after I claim my prize.

Zodiac 2009 (Part 8 of 12 - Goat)

羊Goat Born in: 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003

Personality
Intelligent with a mind for business. She has artistic inclination who tend to be pessimistic. Good natured and generous but can be undisciplined and irresponsible. May have somewhat antisocial tendencies. The Sheep is also indecisive and too passive. Yet she has fantastic luck in her life.

This is the most feminine sign of the zodiac. A person of the Goat year is called the Good Samaritan of the cycle. He is righteous, sincere and easily taken in by sob stories. He is likely to be mild-mannered, even shy. At his best, he is artistic, fashionable and a creative worker. At his worst, he tends to be easily overcome by his emotions, pessimistic and withdrawn.

The Goat is known for his gentle and compassionate ways. He can forgive easily and be understanding about others faults. He dislikes strict schedules and cannot take too much discipline or criticism. Fond of children and animals, he is close to nature and a general homebody. The Goat is apt to mother or even smother the objects of his affections. He is possessed by varying moods and finds it impossible to work under pressure. He also finds it difficult to be objective.

The Goat likes: Pleasure, Culture, Harmony, Space, Literature, Quiet, Freedom and Wit
The Goat dislikes: Noise, War, Paperwork, Beggar, Politics, Bills and Inelegance.

Compatible Animals: Rabbit, Horse, Pig

Your Luck In Year 2009
Overall Forecast
A year where the Goat zodiac clashes with Tai Sui. A not so favorable luck for the year. Evil stars also appear to add pressure. A resolving star that is present is not a match for all these evil stars. You have to be on constant alert, and mull over issues thrice before coming to a decision. And caution against vile person plots and gossips. Take good care of your health and well being. DO not take loans or be guarantors for others.You have to be prepared for any sudden events this year. Handle all caution against accidents. Show care and concern to your lover.

Career
Every undertaking is against your wishes. A time to be on the defensive position. Make prudent decisions when on business or investment grounds. You are advised to treat your colleague, staff and clients with friendliness and kindness to go through this tough period. Never attempt any speculative and quick buck schemes this year. It is also not a good time to partner with others for business opportunities. Scrutinize your contracts well before signing. Handle documents with care.

Love
Love luck is full of untamed waves of fluctuations. Mood swings and emotional changes are too great. Coupled with vile persons causing sabotage, conflicts with your love ones are bound to occur. But you can resolve it by being more tolerant. Show respect and more affection to your dearest.

Wealth
Your wealth luck hits the pit this year. Be prudent with regard to managing your wealth. You cannot afford to be negligent with clients. You may face possible loss of wealth to save your day or in the extreme case, gain extremely large amount of wealth. But you have to curb your gambling activities and do not act as guarantors for others.

Health
Because of the immense level of stress hovering over your shoulder, it is taking a toll on your health. Be cautions against cuts and injuries. Seek treatment immediately if ill. Have preventive measure with regards to your flu, eye or mind health. Avoid water activities when outdoors.

Others:
Rat
Ox
Tiger
Rabbit
Dragon
Snake
Horse

Coming Up Next:
Monkey

(From Geomancy Hut)

Will Singapore Cut GST?

I wonder will Singapore also follow the British government in cutting the GST (Goods and Services Tax) to a lower percentage, now that we are in recession.

On Monday, the British government announced a temporary cut in its version of the GST - called value added tax - from 17.5% to 15%.

Last July, the Singapore government just raised the GST, from 5% to 7%.

I hope the government can consider lowering GST back to 5% as I strongly believe it will lighten the burden of most Singaporeans, especially the lower income families.

Salary has been cut.
Standard of living has been raised.

Now the question is:

GST? To remain or to cut?

You Could Be Their Victim

If you do not want to be the next victim of thieves, please be vigilant!

1. Do not leave valuables like mobile phones and wallet on the table when you are eating, not even when you are in a big group. Thieves are faster than you think.

2. Do not hang your bag at the back of the chair or leave it unattended in a crowded place / food court / coffeeshop.

3. Do not be distracted when someone knocks onto you, or spills something on you. If this happens, please immediately check your belongings.

4. When you spot someone suspicious, please be mindful of your belongings.

5. Do not count / flaunt your cash openly in public.

6. When someone suddenly comes too close for comfort to ask for direction or time, beware of pickpockets.

7. When walking on a pavement along the road, do not sling your bag on the side of the road. Instead, sling it on the pavement side. Also, always walk in the opposite direction facing oncoming traffic.

8. Never leave your cashcard, briefcase, laptops, wallets in your vehicle.

I do... agree to abide by these rules

Well, if I have a SGD$20million dowry, I would agree to those rules too....

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According to Hong Kong Magazine Xingdao Daily, Michelle Reis had to agree to eight "house rules" before Julian Hui's family consented to their marriage.

Since they started dating in 2006, there have been reports that the Hui family did not approve of Michelle.

In August 2007, Michelle also made public that she could not get along with Julian's friends, and they appeared to have broken up. But not long after, they were spotted hand in hand again, and he even demonstrated his affections for her by giving her a car.

In September, when she was not present at the Hui family's Mid-Autumn reunion dinner, there was again speculation of the family's objections.

But the actress has been trying diligently to make a more favourable impression on her in-laws.

Not only did she agree to abide by their traditions and strictures as expected of a daughter-in-law, she also agreed to be more low-key in public as is the family's modus operandi.

Sources close to the actress say that she was very respectful towards her in-laws and did not put on any airs with them.

She would even kneel down to serve tea to them on their birthdays and during Chinese New Year.

The couple, who were often caught on camera behaving intimately, have also agreed to stop their public displays of affection at their family's request.

The eight "house rules" she has to abide by are:

1. Reis' family is not entitled to any allowances after they accept her dowry of HK$1 billion (S$19.5 million)
2. Unless absolutely necessary, she should not stay overnight with her family
3. She has to serve tea to her elders during festivals
4. She has to eat dinner at home at least twice a week
5. She should not appear in the media unless absolutely necessary
6. She should not attract too much media attention
7. She should dress and behave more conservatively
8. The couple should not behave intimately in public

(News from Asiaone)

Lottery phone scam: 5 Taiwanese nabbed

***Updates:
Found this video from Youtube. Hope this Crime Watch Episode can give everyone a clearer understanding how these scams are plotted.




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I do not feel sorry for these victims anymore. Seriously, are they dumb or what? $85,000 lost collectively by 5 victims?

This is not some new scam and Singaporeans should be very well informed of such scams already, especially when most of the victims are often educated.

For me, I receive such scam calls once every month and I always enjoy "playing along" with them and giving them false hope I am their next victim. Then I avoid their calls totally. Haha.

Such scams are always done by China people as they have very strong accent, so please more vigilant and do not be victimised by such scam calls!!!

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(Actual story)
WHEN eight Singaporeans were told via telephone calls from China that they had won handsome cash prizes in a lottery and had to remit money in order to get their prizes, they fell for it.

They believed it so much that they jointly sent almost $85,000 in 'administrative fees' to a Taiwan bank account.

When no prize money arrived, they realised they had been tricked and went to the police.

On Tuesday, five members of the Taiwanese syndicate behind this phone scam were caught in a joint operation between the Singapore Police Force's Commercial Affairs Department and their Taiwanese counterparts.

On Tuesday, five members of the Taiwanese syndicate behind this phone scam were caught in a joint operation between the Singapore Police Force's Commercial Affairs Department and their Taiwanese counterparts.

The syndicate, helmed by a man named Hu, ran an operation under the name Hong Kong China Trust Group.

The Taiwanese authorities said the syndicate hired Chinese nationals to make calls from China to residents here to tell them about their 'prize' of about HK$60,000 (S$11,850).

The catch was that they had to remit administrative fees to a bank account in Taiwan to claim their prize.

Money sent to this account would then be withdrawn by the syndicate, which sent 90 per cent of it to the ring's headquarters in China through an underground money laundering channel.

The remaining 10 per cent of the money was retained by the Taiwanese group for its own use.

The Singapore police would not say how long their Taiwanese counterparts had been working on the case, or whether the ringleader Hu was among those arrested.

But the police here disclosed that they had given information to their Taiwanese counterparts earlier this year.

Phone scams have been on the rise here - almost 603 victims have fallen victim to these fraudsters from January last year to June this year, siphoning almost $9 million.

(News from The Straits Times)

張惠妹 STAR Tour (Singapore) Part 2

Part 1 - Videos HERE!