Disney Land Resort Line (pink) has arrived on the MTR subway map. There is a new cable car service as well. Hmm. Can't wait until September. Asia World Expo station has also been added. I wish, they could add a sai kung station. Hmm..On second thoughts - NO! Don't spoil the paradise.
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HappY CalviN
Happy Calvin bid us goodbye and went back to join his old company in a new and challenging role. Wish him luck! Our introduction had been a horrible one and I am glad that both of us made efforts to change it into a good relationship within such a short time. In this snapshot, he is showing us some pics from the picture/adventure/travel book which was his goodbye gift. We will have gatherings in the future. I am sure. ;-))
His souvenir from China is one of my favourite things. Tell you about it later.
WC - The abbv.
In the days when you couldn't count on a public toilet facility, an English woman was planning a trip to India. She was registered to stay in a small guest house owned by the local schoolmaster.She was concerned as to whether the guest house contained a WC. In England, a WC which stands for "Water Closet" (a room or booth containing a toilet and often a washbowl). She wrote to the schoolmaster inquiring of the facilities about the WC.The school master, not fluent in English, asked the local priest if he knew the meaning of WC. Together they pondered possible meanings of the letters and concluded that the lady wanted to know if there was a "Wayside Chapel" near the house . . . a bathroom never entered their minds. So the schoolmaster wrote the following reply:
Dear Madam,
I take great pleasure in informing you that the WC is located 9 miles from the house. It is located in the middle of a grove of pine trees, surrounded by lovely grounds. It is capable of holding 229 people and is open on Sundays and Thursdays. As there are many people expected in the summer months, I suggest you arrive early. There is, however, plenty of standing room. This is an unfortunate situation especially if you are in the habit of going regularly. It may be of some interest to you that my daughter was married in the WC as it was there that she met her husband. It was a wonderful event. There were 10 people in every seat. It was wonderful to see the expressions on their faces. My wife, sadly, has been ill and unable to go recently. It has been almost a year since she went last, which pains her greatly.
You will be pleased to know that many people bring their lunch and make a day of it. Others prefer to wait till the last minute and arrive just in time! I would recommend your ladyship plan to go on a Thursday as there is an organ accompaniment. The acoustics are excellent and even the most delicate sounds can be heard everywhere. The newest addition is a bell which rings every time a person enters. We are holding a bazaar to provide plush seats for all since many feel it is long needed. I look forward to escorting you there myself and seating you in a place where you can be seen by all.
With deepest regards,
The Schoolmaster
The woman never visited India!!!!
Warning: Beer Contains Female Hormones
Yesterday, scientists for Health XYZ suggested that men should take a look at their beer consumption, considering the results of a recent analysis that revealed the presence of female hormones in beer. The theory is that drinking beer makes men turn into women. To test the finding, 100 men were fed 6 pints of beer each. It was then observed that 100% of the men gained weight, talked excessively without making sense, became overly emotional, couldn't drive, failed to think rationally, argued over nothing, and refused to apologize when wrong. No further testing is planned.
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Half the blogosphere is composed of bloggers who have something to say and can't, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it.Hahaha
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The amazing Grappa's - how do they survive?
This one is for you, Sri. idrops on iglass on inight for your ialbum :-)
HK - Where cleaners and moppers work even during rainfall. Mopping the rainwater off a road in the middle of rain...and cleaning windows on 40th floor (from the outside)...make sense?!
CNN.com - Scientists: Sumatra quake?longest ever recorded - May 19, 2005
CNN.com - Scientists: Sumatra quake longest ever recorded - May 19, 2005Luke Skywalker, folks!
I may whine at times, but I've developed a thick hard shell (like that of a crab).
I am strong willed and persistent - until I get what you want.
I never shy away from a fight, even when things get dangerous.
Mentally sharp, I am starting to master the elements of mind manipulation.
Star wars character I am most like: Luke Skywalker
I will die...;-)
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India Govt opens doors to net journos - Indiatimes
India Govt opens doors to net journos - Indiatimes
Dr.Love left our team. The average height of the team has decreased by a few inches. We were all a big fan of his hair...before he made the mistake of entering a local salon.
Henry's Blog
My Korean friend, Henry (actually his name is Hyung Cheol Jeon) has this blog. I have decided to keep visiting his blog regularly. Did I tell you that I have a few Korean phrasebooks! Hehehe. I did use them in Seoul. Though Woosung taught me the words to reach the hotel in the dead of the night. :-)Henry's Blog ;-)
Cow Politics
DEMOCRATIC
You have two cows.
Your neighbor has none.
You feel guilty for being successful.
Barbara Steisand sings for you.
REPUBLICANISM
You have two cows.
Your neighbor has none.
So?
SOCIALIST
You have two cows.
The government takes one and gives it to your
neighbor.
You form a cooperative to tell him how to manage his
cow.
COMMUNIST
You have two cows.
The government seizes both and provides you with
milk.
You wait in line for hours to get it.
It is expensive and sour.
TOTALITARIANISM
You have two cows.
The government takes both and shoots you.
CAPITALISM, AMERICAN STYLE
You have two cows.
You sell one, buy a bull, and build a herd of cows.
BUREAUCRACY, AMERICAN STYLE
You have two cows.
Under the new farm program the government pays you
to shoot one, milk the other, and then
pours the milk down the drain.
AMERICAN CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You sell one, lease it back to yourself and do an
IPO on the 2nd one.
You force the two cows to produce the milk of four
cows.
You are surprised when one cow drops dead.
You spin an announcement to the analysts stating you
have downsized and are reducing expenses.
Your stock goes up.
FRENCH CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You go on strike because you want three cows.
You go to lunch and drink wine.
Life is good.
JAPANESE CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You redesign them so they are one-tenth the size of
an ordinary cow and produce twenty times the milk.
They learn to travel on unbelievably crowded trains.
Most are at the top of their class at cow school.
GERMAN CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You engineer them so they are all blond, drink lots
of beer, give excellent quality milk, and run a hundred miles an hour.
Unfortunately they also demand 13 weeks of vacation per year.
ITALIAN CORPORATION
You have two cows but you don't know where they are.
While ambling around, you see a beautiful woman.
You break for lunch.
Life is good.
RUSSIAN CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You have some vodka.
You count them and learn you have five cows.
You have some more vodka.
You count them again and learn you have 42 cows.
The Mafia shows up and takes over however many cows
you really have.
TALIBAN CORPORATION
You have all the cows in Afghanistan, which are two.
You don't milk them because you cannot touch any
creature's private parts.
You get a $40 million grant from the US government
to find alternatives to milk production but use the money to buy weapons.
IRAQI CORPORATION
You have two cows.
They go into hiding.
They send radio tapes of their mooing.
POLISH CORPORATION
You have two bulls.
Employees are regularly maimed and killed attempting
to milk them.
BELGIAN CORPORATION
You have one cow.
The cow is schizophrenic.
Sometimes the cow thinks he's French, other times he's Flemish.
The Flemish cow won't share with the French cow.
The French cow wants control of the Flemish cow's milk.
The cow asks permission to be cut in half.
The cow dies happy.
FLORIDA CORPORATION
You have a black cow and a brown cow.
Everyone votes for the best looking one.
Some of the people who actually like the brown one best
accidentally vote for the black one.
Some people vote for both.
Some people vote for neither.
Some people can't figure out how to vote at all.
Finally, a bunch of guys from out-of-state tell you
which one you think is the best-looking cow.
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
You have millions of cows.
They make real California cheese.
Only five speak English.
Most are illegals.
Arnold likes the ones with the big udders.
Check this out
Below are four (4) questions.
You have to answer them INSTANTLY in your head. You can't take your time, answer all of them immediately.
OK? Let's find out just how clever you really are. Ready? GO!!! ................
First Question:
You are participating in a race. You overtake the second
person. What position are you in?
Answer:
If you answered first, then you are absolutely wrong!
If you overtake the second person and you take his place,
you are second!
Try not to mess up in the next question...hehehehe....
To answer the second question, don't take as much time as you took for the first question.
Second Question:
If you overtake the last person, then you are...?
Answer:
If you answered that you're second to last, then you are
wrong again. Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST person?
You're not very good at this are you?
Third Question:
Very tricky math! Note: This must be done in your head only.
Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator. Try it.
Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add
30. Add another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000. Now
add 10. What is the total?
Answer:
Did you get 5000? The correct answer is actually 4100. Don't
believe it? Check with your calculator!
Today is definitely not your day. Maybe you'll get the last
question right.
Fourth Question:
Mary's father has five daughters:
1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono.
What is the name of the fifth daughter?
Answer:
Nunu? NO! NO! Of course not!
Her name is Mary... Read the question again
You have to answer them INSTANTLY in your head. You can't take your time, answer all of them immediately.
OK? Let's find out just how clever you really are. Ready? GO!!! ................
First Question:
You are participating in a race. You overtake the second
person. What position are you in?
Answer:
If you answered first, then you are absolutely wrong!
If you overtake the second person and you take his place,
you are second!
Try not to mess up in the next question...hehehehe....
To answer the second question, don't take as much time as you took for the first question.
Second Question:
If you overtake the last person, then you are...?
Answer:
If you answered that you're second to last, then you are
wrong again. Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST person?
You're not very good at this are you?
Third Question:
Very tricky math! Note: This must be done in your head only.
Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator. Try it.
Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add
30. Add another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000. Now
add 10. What is the total?
Answer:
Did you get 5000? The correct answer is actually 4100. Don't
believe it? Check with your calculator!
Today is definitely not your day. Maybe you'll get the last
question right.
Fourth Question:
Mary's father has five daughters:
1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono.
What is the name of the fifth daughter?
Answer:
Nunu? NO! NO! Of course not!
Her name is Mary... Read the question again
US to India plus 3: want seat, forget veto
US to India plus 3: want seat, forget veto : As usual - Double Standards
ICC is nothing but a promoter of racism
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These are actual (and popular) sign boards!!In an office:
TOILET OUT OF ORDER......
PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW
2. In a Laundromat:
AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR
CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT
3. In a London department store:
BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS
4. In an office:
WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY
PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR
. . .FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN
5. In an office:
AFTER TEA BREAK STAFF SHOULD EMPTY THE TEAPOT AND
STAND UPSIDE DOWN ON THE DRAINING BOARD
6. Outside a secondhand shop:
WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING - BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES,
ETC. WHY NOT BRING YOUR WIFE ALONG AND GET A
WONDERFUL BARGAIN?
7. Notice in health food shop window:
CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS
8. Spotted in a safari park:
ELEPHANTS PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR
9. Seen during a conference:
FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AND DOESN'T KNOW IT,
THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE 1ST FLOOR
10. Notice in a farmer's field:
THE FARMER ALLOWS WALKERS TO CROSS THE FIELD FOR
FREE, BUT THE BULL CHARGES.
11. On a repair shop door:
WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING. (PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE
DOOR - THE BELL DOESN'T WORK)
We all need a good laugh ...keep on smiling!!!!
How did that happen!
Dating process:6 weeks : I love U, I love U, I love U.
6 months : Of course I love U.
6 years : GOD, if I didn't love U, then why the hell did I
propose?
Back from Work:
6 weeks : Honey, I'm home.
6 months : BACK!!
6 years : What did your mom cook for us today??
Gifts:
6 weeks : Honey, I really hope you liked the ring.
6 months : I bought you a painting; it would fit the motif
in the living room.
6 years : Here's the money. Buy yourself something.
Phone Ringing:
6 weeks : Baby, somebody wants you on the phone.
6 months : Here, for you.
6 years : PHONE RINGING.
Cooking:
6 weeks : I never knew food could taste so good!
6 months : What are we having for dinner tonight?
6 years : AGAIN!!!!
Apology:
6 weeks : Honey muffin, don't you worry, Ill never hold
this against you.
6 months : Watch out! Don't do it again.
6 years : What's not to understand about what I just said??
New Dress:
6 weeks : Oh my God, you look like an angel in that dress.
6 months : You bought a new dress again???
6 years : How much did THAT cost me?
Planning for Vacations:
6 weeks : How do 2 weeks in Vienna or anywhere you please
sound??
6 months : What's so bad about going to Istanbul on a
charter plane?
6 years : Travel? What's so bad about staying home???
TV:
6 weeks : Baby, what would you like us to watch tonight?
6 months : I like this movie.
6 years : I'm going to watch ESPN, if you're not in the
mood, go to bed, I can stay up by myself
Book Review : The Genesis Code by John Case
SN picked up The Genesis Code by John Case when he was down in India and finished in a single sitting. 530 pages. No wonder his Mom was mad at him :-)
It starts off with a priest learning a big big secret from a doctor's confession. He rushes to the Vatican to see the official who could handle it properly. It is a secret which nobody can do anything about. And then it is leaked...
A lovely sister and an innocent baby nephew are the victims of arson. The brother becomes the central character of the story. He wants to know WHY! And he has the resources to do it. Soon the hunter becomes the hunted and the pace gets more exciting. I do not want to tell you the story here and kill all the fun. Yes, this one is also about Christianity but not quite on the same lines as the da Vinci code. Only much better. Well spread over (not an overnight story) a few weeks. Characters real. Nothing superhuman. John Case had scored before Dan Brown came. And I would rate this book higher than da Vinci code simply because it is an easy read, smooth flowing, more real-life characterization than the Langdon series... 8/10.
In case you didn't know (hehehe)
JOHN CASE is the pseudonym for Jim and Carolyn Hougan, a husband and wife who joined forces to write the New York Times bestseller The Genesis Code and The First Horseman. An award-winning investigative reporter, Jim Hougan is the author of three works of nonfiction (including Spooks about the American intelligence community) and the novel Kingdom Come. Carolyn Hougan is the author of three novels, including Blood Relative. They live in Afton, Virginia.
Sandstorms in Dubai
See the kind of sand storm that occurs in Dubai!!!! By the way these buildings that u can see are all more than 50 floors high!!! It's a baaaaaaaaaad time if it's stormy here!
No one is supposed to get out of house...and if u r driving while this occurs then God help u....u should stop the car immediately no matter where and at what speed u r....as a rule every car should stop but b'cos some fools don't do that there are major accidents that occur during these storms.....
thankfully they are not very frequent ...only three months that they bother....but when they occur they occur suddenly and there is no way u can tell if one is just round the corner! Contributer - SN
Personality Type
What's Your Personality Type?Here is what I got :
The Inspirer
You love being around people, and you are deeply committed to your friends.
You are also unconventional, irreverant, and unimpressed by authority and rules.
Incredibly perceptive, you can usually sense if someone has hidden motives.
You use lots of colorful language and expressions. You're qutie the storyteller!
You would make an excellent entrepreneur, politician, or journalist.
The Visionary
You are charming, outgoing, friendly. You make a good first impression.
You possess good negotiating skills and can convince anyone of anything.
Happy to be the center of attention, you love to tell stories and show off.
You're very clever, but not disciplined enough to do well in structured environments.
You would make a great entrpreneur, marketing executive, or actor.
The Performer
You are a natural performer and happiest when you're entertaining others.
A great friend, you are generous, fun-loving and optimistic.
You love to laugh - and you like almost all people equally.
You accept life as it is, and you do your best to make each day fantastic.
You would make a good actor, designer, or counselor.
The Doer
You are adventurous and risk taking. You act first, think second.
You love being the center of attention. Chances are you were the class clown.
Competitive, charming, and charasmatic - you have your own code of honor.
You live a flexible life, bouncing between a series of activies that interest you.
You would make a great salesperson, marketing director, or entrepreneur.
The Giver
You strive to maintain harmony in relationships, and usually succeed.
Articulate and enthusiastic, you are good at making personal connections.
Sometimes you idealize relationships too much - and end up being let down.
You find the most energy and comfort in social situations ... where you shine.
You would make a good writer, human resources director, or psychologist.
Tung Choi Street, Prince Edward
a.k.a the Fish Street, is lined up with pet stores on both sides. You can buy everything here, from a snake to puppy. You can also buy food, cages, aquariums, etc.
The fish stores have ready to go plastic bags containing fish and plants on sale.
On the other side, there are fish tanks. You can find both tropical and sea fish for your aquariums.
Old lady, she cannot even stand up straight any more, pushes a cart through the streets of KowLoon, collecting card-boxes for a living.
1 minute yoga for stress relief
IT'S TIME TO RELAX.Health Tips - 1 minute Yoga
Are you down with stress at work, business, and traffic jam?
Bored with your daily activities?
Tired, extreme fatigue and breathless?
M E D I T A T I O N, the yoga way is THE ONLY SOLUTION to
relieve your mind, body and soul.
Here is the simplest yoga practice for beginners, taught
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from Mainland China. Just follow his instructions. I
guarantee that you will not regret it!
A wicked one!
A man was leaving a cafe with his morning coffee when henoticed a most unusual funeral procession A funeral coffin was followed by a second one about 50 feet behind the first. Behind the second coffin was a solitary man walking with a black dog.
Behind him was a queue of 200 men walking in single line.
The man couldn't stand his curiosity.
He approached the man walking with the dog, "I am so sorry for your loss, and I know now is a bad time to disturb you, but I've
never seen a funeral like this with so many of you walking in single line. Whose funeral is it?"
The man replied, "Well, that first coffin is for my wife."
"What happened to her?"
The man replied, "My dog attacked and killed her."
He inquired further, "Well, who is in the second coffin?"
The man answered, "My mother-in-law. She was trying to help my wife when the dog attacked and killed her also."
A thoughtful moment of silence passes between the two men.
Then the first one asks in excitement
"Can I borrow the dog?"
The man replied "Join the queue."
Didn't we hear this one before?
This particular joke won an award for the best joke in a competition organized in Britain and this joke was sent by an Indian ......A MBA and an Engineer go on a camping trip, set up their tent, and fall asleep. Some hours later, the Engineer wakes his MBA friend.
"Look up at the sky and tell me what you see
The MBA replies, "I see millions of stars."
The Engineer asks "What does that tell you?"
The MBA ponders for a minute:
"Astronomically speaking, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets.
Astrologically, it tells me that Saturn is in Leo.
Time wise, it appears to be approximately a quarter past three.
Theologically, it's evident the Lord is all-powerful and we are small and insignificant.
Meteorologically, it seems we will have a beautiful day tomorrow.
What does it tell you?"
The Engineer friend is silent for a moment, and then speaks.
"Practically...Someone has stolen our tent".
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Why Men Are Just Happier People
What do you expect from such simple creatures?Their last name stays put.
The garage is all theirs.
The world is their urinal.
Chocolate is just another snack.
They can be president.
They can never be pregnant.
They can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.
They can wear NO T-shirt to a water park.
Car mechanics tell you the truth.
They don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
Same work, more pay.
Wrinkles add character.
People never stare at their chest when they're talking to them.
The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected.
New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle their feet.
One mood -- all the time.
Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
They can open all your jars on your own.
They get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
If someone forgets to invite them, he or she can still be your friend.
Their underwear is HK$99 for four-pack.
Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
They almost never have strap problems in public.
They are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
Everything on their face stays its original color.
The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
They only have to shave their face and neck.
They can play with toys all their life.
Their belly usually hides your big hips.
One wallet and one pair of shoes one color for all seasons.
They can wear shorts no matter how their legs look.
They can "do" their nails with a pocketknife.
They have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.
They can do festive shopping for 25 relatives in 25 minutes.
No wonder men are happier!
Decorations at the Food Court - Grand Century Place. We went there to watch The Interpreter. Review to follow soon.
This is what happens when you don't put away the knife at the right place after washing it. I am so sorry. :-((
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I bought an aquarium last night. I plan to keep tropical fish only since maintaining a salt water fish tank is tough. Though I have put the fish in, I have still not finished setting it up. There is a pipe missing from the pump filter combo which I need to go back to the shop to fetch. So I shall probably go and watch a movie while I am at it. Also, need to pick up flake food as they are not used to eating dried blood worms yet.So excited!
