How to Propose?

To tell the truth, actually I didn't know what the english word "propose" means before. Of course, I knew it now. Although I still don't know propose more important, or wedding, maybe both, for a girl. Anyway, as a guy, just do it, otherwise there is consequence, my friend's advice.

But how to propose is really big problem. If you also suffer it, help the links here will help.

46 Ideas on How to Propose Marriage, lists many ideas, of course, you can also search for a lot from internet. A guy did setup a blog and post the message to propose to his girlfriend, his idea is this message may pass around the world, and finally reach her. Hehe, IT guy's idea.

There are polls online, the general idea is girls maybe more like traditional and romantic way, diamond ring, flowers, knee-down, rather than a crazy move to surprise her. Some guys proposed at public area, such as pub, street, etc. But maybe it's bad idea, because the girls may be forced to accept it, and eventually break up, even after marriage, because they are not fit initially.

So if you want to propose, find something can touch your girl, well prepare for the moment. Diamond? Of course if you can afford it; Tiffany, of course if you can afford it again.

Here is a very good story, click to read.

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It's impressive to achieve 115% return for last 6 months, compared with Shanghai Composite Index 64.7% up. The first fund in Fundsupermart.com to use "short" to bet on the downside. Launched since Jan 2008, this fund performs extremely well since the market recovery from March. As the name, it mainly invest on greater china.

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The place you may not know in Singapore (2)

Do you know where it is? Put your comment below if you know :)

Sometimes, we just ignore what we think we are familiar with.

Changi Village, walk way

The place you may not know in Singapore (1)

Do you know where it is? Put your comment below if you know :)

Sometimes, we just ignore what we think we are familiar with.

at Emerald Hill Road (opposite Orchard Central shopping mall, the center area of downtown)

22-July-2009: Total Solar Eclipse will happen

I reminded that last time I encountered the sun eclipse is July 11, 1991 (actually I didn't remember the day of course, but checked from Wikipedia). At that time, we were in classroom, huge storm, but suddenly the sky turned total dark, not like storm that simple. Few years later, then I realized it myabe sun eclipse.

Now, another time is coming! btw, from Wikipedia (again), I know it's not so rare actually, the more important is the location that you are. This can be seen often at entire Earth, but definitely not for every location. This time, the total eclipse can be seen at China, but not at Singapore. Here is a great website setup just for this event: 日全食网 (in chinese, hope you know this language that using by billions people). Of course, wekipedia.org is always the great resource for your knowledge.

At this map, you will know the area that the total eclipse can be seen. Hope you are lucky enough. For Singapore, can only see a small portion. But not that bad if you are out of that central range, at this map, you can also click the location you are, it will show the timing that you can see something, like the below picture.

Share me your photo shoots with me, just put your links as comments.

Save the Earth

(picture source: ACT responsible, you should check it!)

Do you know who he is? I believe you know, then you will understand it.

Michael Jackson -- Aug 29,1958 – Jun 25,2009

26 drink drivers caught during 2.5 hours police operation (singapore)

The punishment is really severe.

If convicted, the drink driver will be disqualified from driving for at least a year and have their driving licences invaidated.

First-time offenders may be fined between $1,000 and $5,000, or jailed up to 6 months, while repeat offenders may be punished with a maximum fine of $30,000 and a mandatory jail term of up to three years. (detail news)

Man vs. Woman

Man will use $2 to buy stuffs that worth $1, if he likes it.

Woman always use $1 to buy $2 stuffs, regardless she likes it or not.

Funny things learned at Matketing class.

Google Wave ~~~

Amazing! The creative of American company. I like that culture. The future world seems will build on the platform by American company again, from Windows to Google.

New revoluational production coming from Google, watch the video for more:

The Pursuit of Happiness --Will Smith

The greatest movie I ever seen! I like Will Smith, , . This movie is worthy for every man. Nothing I want to say here, but please must watch the movie. A man should lead a life like that. "You got a dream... You gotta protect it. People can't do somethin' themselves, they wanna tell you you can't do it. If you want somethin', go get it."

btw, the movie is based on the true story of Chris Gardner.

Marketing

You see a gorgeous girl at a party.
You go up to her and say, "I am very rich. Marry me!"
That's Direct Marketing.

You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous girl. One of your friends goes up to her and pointing at you says, "He's very rich. Marry him."
That's Advertising.

You see a gorgeous girl at a party.
You go up to her and get her telephone number.
The next day you call and say, "Hi, I'm very rich. Marry me."
That's Telemarketing.

You're at a party and see a gorgeous girl.
You get up and straighten your tie, you walk up to her and pour her a drink. You open the door for her, pick up her bag after she drops it, and offer her A ride, and then say, "By the way, I'm very rich. Will you marry me?"
That's Public Relations.

You're at a party and see a gorgeous girl.
She walks up to you and says, "You are very rich..I want to marry you"
That's Brand Recognition.

You see a gorgeous girl at a party.
You go up to her and say, "I'm rich. Marry me"
She gives you a nice hard slap on your face.
That's Customer Feedback !!!!!

Singapore darkside

My friend got his wallet stolen at gym, lost IC also. Now, more serious thing happened. Loansharks painted his house and asked for money, because his name and address are on the IC, they even left a phone number for contacting. Really scare! I just wondering how Singapore can't eradicate such things???

Of course, one thing to be reminded, keep your wallet safe and report to Police asap if lose.

FreeMind -- free mind mapping software

Knew the mind mapping concept long before, but no good software to use.  I believe I am the kind of people that need map to help in thinking.

Now I found one, a great one and free: 

http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

Jim Rogers talk

Today attended the talk seminar of Jim Rogers, investment expert.

He spent 3 years in traveling 116 countries, 245000 kms, to observe
the economy, politics, etc., with his young wife.
He just have two little daughters, that changed his mind totally,
about the children. He really love them, much fun. And he decided to
live in singapore now after he retirement, many reasons. The most
important one is, he believe the future in asia and he wish his
daughters have both english and mandarin natively.

He promoted the commodities as big bull market as you usually does.
The underlying belief is demand increasing but supply decreasing.

Actually he did ask many questions those not limited at investment,
but still have impressive insights. Eg. Singaporean politic, one
party, but really does well, because the government select very young
talents, 30s or 40s, into government and guide them to make singapore
better, a sustainable system in place in fact. The female
undevelopment in asia, may change the value of society.

So far, the idea of great investment for me is to look at the trend
and have a deep insight about what happening, then do the investment,
either Buffet or Rogers.

Grid Parity --2015!

Is the Sun Setting on Solar Energy?

Is the Sun Setting on Solar Energy?

Although wind power remains the undeniable leader in clean energy generation, solar energy has become the most visible symbol of the sector’s emergence and a favorite of many investors. In the past two years, solar energy has become an especially hot spot in the clean energy sector. In 2007, solar energy start-ups raised the lion’s share of new investments in the sector, or roughly $600 million in capital raised in 39 deals.

And then the party came crashing to a halt, courtesy of the credit crisis. The question is: how bad will the hangover be? Or, more importantly, how long will it last?

Advantages and Disadvantages of SOLAR ENERGY

September 7, 2008
Advantages and Disadvantages of SOLAR ENERGY
Anita Van Wyk asked:

Many of us know that solar energy is good, but few really understand why. Therefore, I compiled a comprehensive list of solar energy advantages and disadvantages that will enable you to make an educated decision whether on not Solar Power is right for YOU. Solar Energy Advantages 1. Saves you money After the initial investment has been recovered, the energy from the sun is practically FREE. The recovery/ payback period for this investment can be very short depending on how much electricity your household uses. Financial incentives are available form the government that will reduce your cost. If your system produce more energy than you use, your utility company can buy it from you, building up a credit on your account! This is called net metering. It will save you money on your electricity bill if you have one at all. Solar energy does not require any fuel. It's not affected by the supply and demand of fuel and is therefore not subjected to the ever-increasing price of gasoline. The savings are immediate and for many years to come. The use of solar energy indirectly reduces health costs. 2. Environmentally friendly Solar Energy is clean, renewable (unlike gas, oil and coal) and sustainable, helping to protect our environment. It does not pollute our air by releasing carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, sulphur dioxide or mercury into the atmosphere like many traditional forms of electrical generations does. Therefore Solar Energy does not contribute to global warming, acid rain or smog. It actively contributes to the decrease of harmful green house gas emissions. It's generated where it is needed. By not using any fuel, Solar Energy does not contribute to the cost and problems of the recovery and transportation of fuel or the storage of radioactive waste. 3. Independent/ semi-independent Solar Energy can be utilized to offset utility-supplied energy consumption. It does not only reduce your electricity bill, but will also continue to supply your home/ business with electricity in the event of a power outage. A Solar Energy system can operate entirely independent, not requiring a connection to a power or gas grid at all. Systems can therefore be installed in remote locations (like holiday log cabins), making it more practical and cost-effective than the supply of utility electricity to a new site. The use of Solar Energy reduces our dependence on foreign and/or centralized sources of energy, influenced by natural disasters or international events and so contributes to a sustainable future. Solar Energy supports local job and wealth creation, fuelling local economies. 4. Low/ no maintenance Solar Energy systems are virtually maintenance free and will last for decades. Once installed, there are no recurring costs. They operate silently, have no moving parts, do not release offensive smells and do not require you to add any fuel. More solar panels can easily be added in the future when your family's needs grow. Solar Energy Disadvantages The initial cost is the main disadvantage of installing a solar energy system, largely because of the high cost of the semi-conducting materials used in building one. The cost of solar energy is also high compared to non-renewable utility-supplied electricity. As energy shortages are becoming more common, solar energy is becoming more price-competitive. Solar panels require quite a large area for installation to achieve a good level of efficiency. The efficiency of the system also relies on the location of the sun, although this problem can be overcome with the installation of certain components. The production of solar energy is influenced by the presence of clouds or pollution in the air. Similarly, no solar energy will be produced during nighttime although a battery backup system and/or net metering will solve this problem. See www.dsireusa.org for details on how net metering allows you to save electricity and money. As far as solar powered cars go - their slower speed might not appeal to everyone caught up in today's rat race. To learn more about solar energy, go to http://facts-about-so lar-energy.com/ You'll discover … what solar energy is how solar energy works interesting facts about solar energy how much solar energy costs passive solar energy for homes, and how to build solar energy systems There's a whole section for students, teachers and parents; whiles homeowners can obtain FREE QUOTES for their solar energy projects. You'll find book and product reviews plus some helpful energy saving tips.

Kaizen

Kaizen (改善, Japanese for "change for the better" or "improvement"; the English translation is "continuous improvement" or "continual improvement").
To be most effective Kaizen must operate with three principles in place:
consider the process and the results (not results-only);
systemic thinking of the whole process and not just that immediately in view (i.e. big picture, not solely the narrow view); and
a learning, non-judgmental, non-blaming (because blaming is wasteful) approach and intent.

From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuous_improvement

The Law of the Garbage Trucks

How often do you let other people's nonsense change your mood? Do you let a bad driver, rude waiter, curt boss, or an insensitive employee ruin your day?

Unless you're the Terminator, for an instant you're probably set back on your heels. However, the mark of a successful person is how quickly she can get back her focus on what's important.

I learned it in the back of a Harare City taxi cab. Here's what happened. I hopped in a taxi and we took off for Westgate . We were driving when all of a sudden a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his breaks, skidded, and missed the other car's back end by just inches!

Here's what happened next. The driver of the other car, the guy who almost caused a big accident, whipped his head around and he started yelling bad words at us. How do I know? Ask any Zimbabwean, some words in Harare come with a special face.

Now, here's what blew me away. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was friendly. So, I said, "Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!"

And this is when my taxi driver told me what I now call, "The Law of the Garbage Truck."

Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to
dump it. And if you let them, they'll dump it on you. When someone wants to dump on you, don't take it personal. You just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. You'll be happy you did. I guarantee it.

So this was it: The "Law of the Garbage Truck." I started thinking, how often do I let
Garbage Trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to
other people: at work, at home, on the streets? It was that day I said, "I'm not going to do it anymore."

I began to see garbage trucks. Like in the movie "The Sixth Sense," the little boy said, "I see Dead People." Well now "I see Garbage Trucks." I see the load they're carrying. I see them coming to drop it off. And like my Taxi Driver, I don't make it a personal thing; I just smile, wave, wish them well, and I move on.

One of my favourite Football players of all times, Ronaldino, does this every day on the football field. With a smile he always jumps up as quickly as he hits the ground after
being tackled. He never dwells on a hit. Ronaldino is always ready to make the next play his best. Good leaders know they have to be ready for their next meeting. Good parents know that they have to welcome their children home from school with hugs and kisses.

Leaders and parents know that they have to be fully present, and at their best for the people they care about.

The bottom line is that successful people do not let Garbage Trucks take over their day.

What about you? What would happen in your life, starting today, if you let more garbage trucks pass you by? You'll be happier. I guarantee it.

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