Showing posts with label World issues. Show all posts
Showing posts with label World issues. Show all posts
GE 2011
This year has been exciting. It's my first time voting (because I wasn't of age the previous round plus we were walkover anyway) and it's also the election that has the most seats contested historically.
I'm thrilled that WP managed to secure a GRC and also kept their original SMC. My heart definitely goes out to Mr Chiam who has fought fiercely for us Singaporeans for the last 27 years.
This is Singapore's first step to something new and I believe the next election would definitely be exciting as well.
Well done to those Singaporeans who have made your vote count, be it you voted for the incumbent or the alternative voices. Thanks to this election, I have learned more about Singapore's political history than I ever did in school. This is also probably the first time B*loomberg, the E*conomist, C*NBC, Wall S*treet Journal and NY Times writes so extensively about our political situation.
:)
I'm thrilled that WP managed to secure a GRC and also kept their original SMC. My heart definitely goes out to Mr Chiam who has fought fiercely for us Singaporeans for the last 27 years.
This is Singapore's first step to something new and I believe the next election would definitely be exciting as well.
Well done to those Singaporeans who have made your vote count, be it you voted for the incumbent or the alternative voices. Thanks to this election, I have learned more about Singapore's political history than I ever did in school. This is also probably the first time B*loomberg, the E*conomist, C*NBC, Wall S*treet Journal and NY Times writes so extensively about our political situation.
:)
GE 2011
This is my first time voting since I wasn't of age during the last one.
I'm looking forward to exercising my rights as a citizen! :)
I'm looking forward to exercising my rights as a citizen! :)
The Legend gone
Crowd of people were at the pantry this morning watching CNN.
Michael Jackson passed away (view here)
I was never a hardcore fan but he was so iconic that one would never have imagined that one day...he will die like everyone else.
Rest in peace Michael. You were and still are an icon, and will always be.
Michael Jackson passed away (view here)
I was never a hardcore fan but he was so iconic that one would never have imagined that one day...he will die like everyone else.
Rest in peace Michael. You were and still are an icon, and will always be.
At 13
Came across this piece of news this morning:
LONDON - He's 13. And according to a British tabloid, he's a father.
I can't even remember what I was doing at 13. Watching Cartoon Network? Haha
LONDON - He's 13. And according to a British tabloid, he's a father.
Baby-faced and only 4 feet tall, the boy, Alfie Patten, was just 12 when he impregnated Chantelle, now 15, The Sun reported Friday. Shown in a video posted Friday on the tabloid's Web site, the diminutive Alfie takes the newborn girl in his arms. Asked what he would do to support the child financially, Alfie asks in a small, high-pitched voice, "What's financially?"
For more - Father at 13
I can't even remember what I was doing at 13. Watching Cartoon Network? Haha
The rise of men boobs
If world events aren't getting worse, then they are getting weirder. Hahaha.
Japan launched a series of bras for men:
Japan launched a series of bras for men:
From Reuters:
Since launching two weeks ago on Rakuten, a major Japanese web shopping mall, the Wishroom shop has sold over 300 men’s bras for 2,800 yen ($30) each. The shop also stocks men’s panties, as well as lingerie for women.
“I like this tight feeling. It feels good,” Wishroom representative Masayuki Tsuchiya told Reuters as he modeled the bra, which can be worn discreetly under men’s clothing.
Wishroom Executive Director Akiko Okunomiya said she was surprised at the number of men who were looking for their inner woman.
“I think more and more men are becoming interested in bras. Since we launched the men’s bra, we’ve been getting feedback from customers saying ‘wow, we’d been waiting for this for such a long time’,” she said.Now men can get obsessed over their own boobs I guess. XD
This is ridiculous
Got a call from V*ikram this morning.
And up came this - Dozens reported dead in India Attacks
It has sparked off a frenzy in office this morning and yes we are worried.
Oh don't let anything happen to our hotels in Mumbai. Please.
V*ikram: "Do you know what's happening in India now?"
Me: "India? No..give me 2 sec."
And up came this - Dozens reported dead in India Attacks
It has sparked off a frenzy in office this morning and yes we are worried.
Oh don't let anything happen to our hotels in Mumbai. Please.
The new 1929?
Am watching financial news updates now.
America's national debt has reached US$10,000,000,000,000. :S With China as the biggest lender. Quite expected on that.
Will the Great Depression happen again? Everyone is still speculating.
Well at least we know the stock exchange hasn't lost 90% of its value. Hasn't used up 80% of its GDP to save the market (currently the plan to save the market is only 5% of US's GDP). And unemployment rate hasn't rose to 25%. From a different perspective, 1929 was much much worse. But we never know, do we?
Europe is going through the meltdown period. Even Iceland has banks facing credit crisis. While there are people (i.e people coming to schools to sell their bloody IBs) using "Asia's booming economy will bring us through" as the key argument...
Let's just say when the world is flat, no one is spared. Come on, we all know. Tough times in Asia is just starting.
America's national debt has reached US$10,000,000,000,000. :S With China as the biggest lender. Quite expected on that.
Will the Great Depression happen again? Everyone is still speculating.
Well at least we know the stock exchange hasn't lost 90% of its value. Hasn't used up 80% of its GDP to save the market (currently the plan to save the market is only 5% of US's GDP). And unemployment rate hasn't rose to 25%. From a different perspective, 1929 was much much worse. But we never know, do we?
Europe is going through the meltdown period. Even Iceland has banks facing credit crisis. While there are people (i.e people coming to schools to sell their bloody IBs) using "Asia's booming economy will bring us through" as the key argument...
Let's just say when the world is flat, no one is spared. Come on, we all know. Tough times in Asia is just starting.
Poisoned
I'm sure most of you guys have heard about the poisonous milk powder from China.
I received an sms today stating a list of foods that have been ordered by AVA to be de-shelved. Like Magnum, Cornetto and et cetera.
I recalled back my 3.5 months worth of stay in Beijing last year and I shudder in fear. I'm probably poisoned 2 billion times over. Well since I was eating one magnum every day.
Win liao lo.
I received an sms today stating a list of foods that have been ordered by AVA to be de-shelved. Like Magnum, Cornetto and et cetera.
I recalled back my 3.5 months worth of stay in Beijing last year and I shudder in fear. I'm probably poisoned 2 billion times over. Well since I was eating one magnum every day.
Win liao lo.
Of a memorable day
September 15th is one memorable one.
I think if I have worked in an IB, my first day at work would have been traumatising instead of the current "exciting". Since my first day at work marked the sale of Merrill Lynch and the filing of Chapter 11 for Lehman Brothers. Lol.
I dunno to call this sadistic or what, but I am really excited to see what else unfolds. Of course I am worried about the onset of a Greater Depression. Who knows, 2008 might just replace 1929 in history about 50 years later. My grandkids (if any) will be reading about those in their case studies in Business School. Lol.
And...Being caught between the demise of a 158 year old bank which survived the 1929's Great Depression but not the Sub-Prime induced financial tsunami, and its employees selling Lehman Brothers cups and whatsnot with marked-up prices on eBay, I dunno whether to laugh or cry.
The ability to see a profitable opportunity in the midst of crisis - Priceless.
I think if I have worked in an IB, my first day at work would have been traumatising instead of the current "exciting". Since my first day at work marked the sale of Merrill Lynch and the filing of Chapter 11 for Lehman Brothers. Lol.
I dunno to call this sadistic or what, but I am really excited to see what else unfolds. Of course I am worried about the onset of a Greater Depression. Who knows, 2008 might just replace 1929 in history about 50 years later. My grandkids (if any) will be reading about those in their case studies in Business School. Lol.
And...Being caught between the demise of a 158 year old bank which survived the 1929's Great Depression but not the Sub-Prime induced financial tsunami, and its employees selling Lehman Brothers cups and whatsnot with marked-up prices on eBay, I dunno whether to laugh or cry.
The ability to see a profitable opportunity in the midst of crisis - Priceless.
Of banks' demises and my re-birth
And so Lehman's shares fell 94% today. Wow. I guess Wall Street is gonna be a wee bit lonely from now on, especially with all these big boys dropping off from the game of greed.
On a sadistic note, I actually think it's cool to be able to witness the demise of such big corporations. I remembered last year when I attended Merrill Lynch's career talk and I asked about their views on how far sub-prime could unfold. "It will be over before Halloween." was their reply. It turned out THEY were over before the next Halloween. Twist of fate in life can be very very scary.
So will AIG be the next self-fulfilling prophecy and succumb to one of the worst financial crisis ever? I'm tempted to pick up my boss's The Economist and Harvard Business Review to find some answers. Especially since he's not around and my colleague says we are free to take and read it. Haha.
My boss was really nice. He mass-emailed the heads on Monday about me coming on board. So I had unfamiliar faces calling out to my name when I was introduced around the 2 offices. He mass-emailed the h*otel managers as well today and my colleague said: "Oh NOW they know you are going to take my position..you are going to have A LOT of emails!". I gave her a horrified expression and she assured me that "don't worry they will mostly be congratulating you for coming on board and my new promotion. As for the work-related, we will sit together and answer them." I heaved a REALLY big sigh of relief.
The company is going to have a F1 special event this Friday. According to my colleagues, they are trying to make TGIF parties every Friday instead of alternate Fridays. I hope I am un-stressed enough to enjoy. I hope they will hold a party like what the VP suggested (in the Managing Director's office since he has left to be based in Middle East). That room has the perfect view of the F1 track!
Anyway, I am overwhelmed by information at work. Too much information man. Brains fried. I stared at the spreadsheets today and got a rude shock at how little I learned in school for CAT. Those codes looked so alien!
On a sadistic note, I actually think it's cool to be able to witness the demise of such big corporations. I remembered last year when I attended Merrill Lynch's career talk and I asked about their views on how far sub-prime could unfold. "It will be over before Halloween." was their reply. It turned out THEY were over before the next Halloween. Twist of fate in life can be very very scary.
So will AIG be the next self-fulfilling prophecy and succumb to one of the worst financial crisis ever? I'm tempted to pick up my boss's The Economist and Harvard Business Review to find some answers. Especially since he's not around and my colleague says we are free to take and read it. Haha.
My boss was really nice. He mass-emailed the heads on Monday about me coming on board. So I had unfamiliar faces calling out to my name when I was introduced around the 2 offices. He mass-emailed the h*otel managers as well today and my colleague said: "Oh NOW they know you are going to take my position..you are going to have A LOT of emails!". I gave her a horrified expression and she assured me that "don't worry they will mostly be congratulating you for coming on board and my new promotion. As for the work-related, we will sit together and answer them." I heaved a REALLY big sigh of relief.
The company is going to have a F1 special event this Friday. According to my colleagues, they are trying to make TGIF parties every Friday instead of alternate Fridays. I hope I am un-stressed enough to enjoy. I hope they will hold a party like what the VP suggested (in the Managing Director's office since he has left to be based in Middle East). That room has the perfect view of the F1 track!
Anyway, I am overwhelmed by information at work. Too much information man. Brains fried. I stared at the spreadsheets today and got a rude shock at how little I learned in school for CAT. Those codes looked so alien!
I will just have to work damn hard. Wish me luck and I hope to fight on well. Haha
Gloom
It's a gloomy day over at NYSE and of course across the financial markets. It's even painful to watch the financial news now.
Lehman filed Chapter 11. Merrill Lynch has been sold. Before all these was Freddie Mae and Fannie Mae. Before that was Bear Stearns. It's freaky to see these banking giants drop like houseflies.
Just like what Warren Buffett puts it:
Even Prof Koh says it shudders him to think what else is going to unfold from this crisis that is said to be the worst in 30 years.
The scariest thing?
No one knows if the end of sub-prime is even in sight.
Ron was saying it's time we go back to 1929 - The Great Depression. Well that's a scary thought.
PS: I had fun at work today. The corporate culture is wonderful and I love my colleagues. I look forward to the TGIF parties every alternate week. The only thing that freak me out is I'm afraid I will not be very useful to my department as of now. They assured me I will still be under guidance as of next month. =D
Lehman filed Chapter 11. Merrill Lynch has been sold. Before all these was Freddie Mae and Fannie Mae. Before that was Bear Stearns. It's freaky to see these banking giants drop like houseflies.
Just like what Warren Buffett puts it:
How very apt.When the high tide subsides, you will see who are the ones swimming without their trunks. And at Wall Street, everyone is butt naked.
Even Prof Koh says it shudders him to think what else is going to unfold from this crisis that is said to be the worst in 30 years.
The scariest thing?
No one knows if the end of sub-prime is even in sight.
Ron was saying it's time we go back to 1929 - The Great Depression. Well that's a scary thought.
PS: I had fun at work today. The corporate culture is wonderful and I love my colleagues. I look forward to the TGIF parties every alternate week. The only thing that freak me out is I'm afraid I will not be very useful to my department as of now. They assured me I will still be under guidance as of next month. =D
天下无不散之宴席
And so Beijing Olympics 2008 has come to an end. As the title suggest, all (good) things will have to come to an end I guess.
Singapore's first medal since 48 years ago. Michael Phelps' record-breaking 8 Gold Medals. Usain Bolt's crazy speed. Liu Xiang's disappointment to People's Republic of China. This had been an impressive and exciting Olympics Game.
Thank you Beijing for a breath-taking Opening Ceremony on the 8th August 2008 (although I have yet to catch the whole thing yet), being an impeccable host throughout these 17 days and not to forget the grand Closing Ceremony yesterday night (although I only caught the last half an hour of it -_-).
Now let's look forward to London 2012. =))
Singapore's first medal since 48 years ago. Michael Phelps' record-breaking 8 Gold Medals. Usain Bolt's crazy speed. Liu Xiang's disappointment to People's Republic of China. This had been an impressive and exciting Olympics Game.
Thank you Beijing for a breath-taking Opening Ceremony on the 8th August 2008 (although I have yet to catch the whole thing yet), being an impeccable host throughout these 17 days and not to forget the grand Closing Ceremony yesterday night (although I only caught the last half an hour of it -_-).
Now let's look forward to London 2012. =))
It's a silver!
I'm glad Singapore got a medal. It's ok that it's not Gold. Finally something to cheer about after 48 years.=)))
The efforts put in by our national players were commendable. Same for the Chinese National Team players who had the hopes and expectations of 1.3 billion people on their shoulders. Ping Pong is their national sport. Can't possibly lose this game and worst, in your home ground.
Well on my part, I think the best part was when Li Jia Wei was playing Singles against Zhang Yi Ning. Pressure was mounting on both sides; Singapore's first Gold medal/Medal since 48 years ago and the pressure on China's side for a must-win.
Then the announcer said:
And so the entire crowd, including those holding the Chinese flag, chanted together with the announcer.
No wonder Beijing is being hailed as an impeccable Olympics host =)
The efforts put in by our national players were commendable. Same for the Chinese National Team players who had the hopes and expectations of 1.3 billion people on their shoulders. Ping Pong is their national sport. Can't possibly lose this game and worst, in your home ground.
Well on my part, I think the best part was when Li Jia Wei was playing Singles against Zhang Yi Ning. Pressure was mounting on both sides; Singapore's first Gold medal/Medal since 48 years ago and the pressure on China's side for a must-win.
Then the announcer said:
"我们来为我们的客人加油！ 新加坡 加油！ 新加坡 加油！"
And so the entire crowd, including those holding the Chinese flag, chanted together with the announcer.
No wonder Beijing is being hailed as an impeccable Olympics host =)
The Olympics Fever
I swore to myself I will sleep early last night. But the swimming event spoilt it.
My dad was flipping the Olympics channels on SCV and I asked for channels flipping to stop when I saw it was a swimming event.
I was this close *put 2 fingers together* to jumping from my seat when I was watching 200m Women Butterfly Stroke. Well, I wanted China to win since it will be their first Gold Medal in the swimming event. And they did! *beams* Both Gold and Silver!
Anyway the one which truly woke me up from my sleepy mode was Phelps' 200m intermediate medley.
I suspect he's not human. Maybe he's a fish.
And a gorgeous one. LOL
My dad was flipping the Olympics channels on SCV and I asked for channels flipping to stop when I saw it was a swimming event.
I was this close *put 2 fingers together* to jumping from my seat when I was watching 200m Women Butterfly Stroke. Well, I wanted China to win since it will be their first Gold Medal in the swimming event. And they did! *beams* Both Gold and Silver!
Me: "OMG OMG OMG go go go faster!"
Mum: "Do you wanna go there and give her a push?"
Me: "-____________-''' "
Anyway the one which truly woke me up from my sleepy mode was Phelps' 200m intermediate medley.
I suspect he's not human. Maybe he's a fish.
And a gorgeous one. LOL
北京奥运会开幕式及主题曲《我和你》
This song featured one of my fav female singers, Sarah Brightman. So of coz it's already nice. lol
You & Me
我和你，心连心，同住地球村;为梦想，千里行，相会在北京。来吧，朋友，伸出你的手。我和你，心连心，永远是一家人。
You and me
From one world
We are family
Travel dream
A thousand miles
Meeting in Beijing
Come together
Share the joy of life
Come on, friend
Together hand in hand
Come on, love
Together hand in hand
You and me
From one world
Forever we are one family
Isn't it touching to see all countries come together as equals and compete for a common dream? With the war going on between Russia and Georgia and uncertainties in the world, I just find this really sweet.
The Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony
I totally missed it. Well only caught the part which had hundreds (prob thousands) of men in white doing taichi.
It was beautiful. So beautiful.
My dad taped the whole ceremony down. Let's just pray he did it the correct way.
I'm so proud of Beijing. After all that hard work in construction, doing up their toilets (this is totally mandatory), cleaning up the air, and much much more, I'm so glad everything came out fine.
The first thing I asked my dad when I went home was..."NTH WENT WRONG RITE?! NO RAIN RITE?! NO BAD BOMBINGS RITE?!"
Dad: "No, everything went well."
*sigh of relief*
I'm not a Beijing-er, but after being there for 3.5 mths last summer, I realised I developed deeper feelings for that capital than I thought.
Can't wait to go back again =)
Congrats Beijing! Continue to shinneeeeee~~~~~~ =))
It was beautiful. So beautiful.
My dad taped the whole ceremony down. Let's just pray he did it the correct way.
I'm so proud of Beijing. After all that hard work in construction, doing up their toilets (this is totally mandatory), cleaning up the air, and much much more, I'm so glad everything came out fine.
The first thing I asked my dad when I went home was..."NTH WENT WRONG RITE?! NO RAIN RITE?! NO BAD BOMBINGS RITE?!"
Dad: "No, everything went well."
*sigh of relief*
I'm not a Beijing-er, but after being there for 3.5 mths last summer, I realised I developed deeper feelings for that capital than I thought.
Can't wait to go back again =)
Congrats Beijing! Continue to shinneeeeee~~~~~~ =))
It's.........
Beijing Olympics Day!!!!!!!!!!!
I really hope everything goes well
Can't wait for the opening ceremony!!!!!!!!!
(PS provided I make it home in time -_-)
I really hope everything goes well
Can't wait for the opening ceremony!!!!!!!!!
(PS provided I make it home in time -_-)
PS: I just heard from my cousin the ceremony will be at 8.08pm, 8th second.
8:08:08pm on 08/08/2008
plus the $8 million Toto
SUPER HUAT LEH.
plus the $8 million Toto
SUPER HUAT LEH.
Time sure flies...
It's more than a year since I arrived in Beijing and exactly a year since I left it. Time sure flies.
Was there when the world was still 392 days away from Olympics:
Was there when preparation was still underway:
Was there when the air was really bad:
For some reason, I yearn to be back right now. To rejoice with the capital on its first giant step towards the international platform tomorrow. I don't care about the bad reviews people are throwing at China.
I only know China really is doing her best.
I recall their waitresses' attempts to speak broken English. I recall the cab driver asking me to teach him simple English phrases because "外国人要来看中国,咱们不能丢国家的脸."
I hope for the best for Beijing in hosting its first major international event.
北京, 准备好了. =))))))))
Was there when the world was still 392 days away from Olympics:
Was there when preparation was still underway:
Was there when the air was really bad:
For some reason, I yearn to be back right now. To rejoice with the capital on its first giant step towards the international platform tomorrow. I don't care about the bad reviews people are throwing at China.
I only know China really is doing her best.
I recall their waitresses' attempts to speak broken English. I recall the cab driver asking me to teach him simple English phrases because "外国人要来看中国,咱们不能丢国家的脸."
I hope for the best for Beijing in hosting its first major international event.
北京, 准备好了. =))))))))
When old is better than new
I know I have too many entries all bombed together but I don't really care. Beats not having updates. Hahaha.
I was watching the news just now and this came up. Apparently in ZhengZhou, an entrepreneur has started a school to teach the younger generation about Chinese culture, poetry and arts.
The children are required to dress in cute little scholar outfits:
So they can "feel" the culture more.
Aren't they adorable?!
Oh man I feel like pinching their cheeks.
Lol.
I was watching the news just now and this came up. Apparently in ZhengZhou, an entrepreneur has started a school to teach the younger generation about Chinese culture, poetry and arts.
The children are required to dress in cute little scholar outfits:
So they can "feel" the culture more.
Aren't they adorable?!
Oh man I feel like pinching their cheeks.
Lol.
National Mourning
Of course not in Singapore, it was in China.
7 days (On 19th May 2008) after the Sichuan Earthquake, China held its first ever 3-day national mourning for the death of commoners. This date was chosen because of the Chinese belief that souls of the dead return 7 days after they pass away, also known as the 头七.
It's a day where all Chinese newspapers unanimously had their prints in black and white...:
That's a lot of..newspapers..
All the major sites in China in black and white as well..
Google:
Baidu.com:
And other major news site/search engines:
And China's Facebook as well:
And the mourning sessions all over China....
In schools:
In big areas:
And at the affected sites as well:
Ok gonna slp.
Will update on my life soon.
7 days (On 19th May 2008) after the Sichuan Earthquake, China held its first ever 3-day national mourning for the death of commoners. This date was chosen because of the Chinese belief that souls of the dead return 7 days after they pass away, also known as the 头七.
It's a day where all Chinese newspapers unanimously had their prints in black and white...:
That's a lot of..newspapers..
All the major sites in China in black and white as well..
Google:
Baidu.com:
And other major news site/search engines:
And China's Facebook as well:
And the mourning sessions all over China....
In schools:
In big areas:
And at the affected sites as well:
Ok gonna slp.
Will update on my life soon.
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