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Visit to Jurong Bird Park..

2011-06-29T10:05:00.001-07:00

I brought the kids to Jurong Bird Park during the June school holidays..

I helped Wenn "journal-ed" the below.. Us at the entrance Penguins in the outdoors.. Penguins indoor.. The kids and I Dino Ken.. how apt silly faces.. ...

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Singapore electric cars testing starts with 9 electric vehicles

2011-06-28T11:59:00.001-07:00

Singapore is testing out several electric vehicle (EV) prototypes and technologies. The Electric Vehicle Taskforce led by EMA and LTA announced the launch of the electric vehicle test-bed on Sat [25 Jun 2011]. The aim of the test-bed is to test different EV prototypes and charging technologies in Singapore's urbanised environment. The test-bed will be at 3 outdoor and 2 indoor charging stations and involve 5 Mitsubishi i-MiEVs and 4 Smart Daimler electric cars. From 9, the number ...

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Good Old Times - Tanjong Pagar Railway Station

2011-06-28T09:58:00.002-07:00

The June school holidays has been full of lessons on history and culture for our boys as we visit museum, cultural streets in Singapore and latest - the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station. [That's the perk of not having to work because we can arrange time to travel to parts of Singapore where our boys have hardly set [...]

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Good Old Times - Tanjong Pagar Railway Station

China?s Terracotta Warriors - In Singapore

2011-06-28T09:58:00.001-07:00

We dropped by the Asian Civilisations Museum again for a second time. This time to view the exhibition on “Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor and His Legacy“. With the opportunity of viewing China’s real statues of TERRACOTTA WARRIORS in Singapore, Brendan was definitely very excited about it. [China has flown in 100 artefacts from Qin and Han Dynasty [...]

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Hello World

2011-06-27T05:50:00.004-07:00

Welcome to the Dividend Stock Investing blog.

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Some of the best high yield dividend ETF's to consider investing in

2011-06-27T05:50:00.003-07:00

investorplace.com : If you're an income investor, your primary concern is finding solid investment vehicles paying out impressive dividends. Sure, there are plenty of individual stocks out there with high yields, but trying to pick the best ones can be is a trying task. Fortunately, the exchange-traded fund (ETF) landscape is wide enough now that you don't have to venture into individual equities to get a diversified basket of high-yielding dividend stocks ... - The article goes ...

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Investing in markets with high dividend yields

2011-06-27T05:50:00.001-07:00

fundsupermart.com : In addition to commonly-cited valuation measures like the Price Earnings Ratio (PE Ratio) and Price-to-book ratio (PB Ratio), value-seeking investors often turn to the dividend yield as a gauge of whether a market is attractively valued. All things equal, a higher dividend yield is indicative of a more attractive market. Australia (4.5%), Thailand (3.8%) and Europe (3.8%) have some of the highest projected current-year dividend yields. However, like in the case of earnings yields (the inverse ...

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Book review : Shut Down by William Flynn

2011-06-25T01:39:00.001-07:00

Shut Down by new author William Flynn is quite possibly the first actual "Peak Oil novel" written by a long-time member of the peakoiler community. For those unfamiliar with the concept of Peak Oil, as defined by geophysicist King Hubbert, it is the point at which maximum crude oil production is reached, after which the rate of oil production enters terminal decline. If that does not sound like too big of a problem, read the book and let ...

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Romantic France

2011-06-24T01:33:00.004-07:00

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Where Have The Phones Gone?

2011-06-24T01:33:00.003-07:00

With mobile phones, it is not easy to locate a public phone nowadays. That day when the battery in my mobile phone ran flat while I was in a shopping mall and I did not have easy access to charging my handphone’s battery, I felt so constrained and my greatest saviour at that moment was “PHEW! [...]

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I Love Grandpa

2011-06-24T01:33:00.001-07:00

This is Darren’s self-made version of Grandpa. Cute! He made them quietly without our knowledge [all ready for Father's Day]. His little gift to his grandpa with love:)

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Crude oil prices plunge as 28 countries release supply from strategic reserves

2011-06-23T11:31:00.001-07:00

usatoday.com, beta.news.yahoo.com :

Crude oil prices tumbled Thursday [23 Jun 2011] on fresh news of US economic weakness and a pledge by 28 countries to release 60 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves. NYMEX crude oil prices for Aug 2011 delivery fell almost $5 a barrel to around $90.51 a barrel. Wary of a new surge in gas prices, the Obama administration decided to release 30 million barrels of oil from the country's emergency reserve as ...

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Slumberland Spain

2011-06-21T07:17:00.001-07:00

The photo above shows the opening hours of a supermarket in Barcelona. It reads: Monday to Thursday 9:00 13:45 17:00 20:00, Friday 9:00 20:30, Saturday 9:00 14:00 17:00 20:30. As you can see, the siesta culture is very much alive in Spain. Even if the supermarket stayed open throughout the afternoon, they would probably see no customer.

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Happy Father?s Day

2011-06-19T01:05:00.001-07:00

Happy Father’s Day to All Fathers. This is what our boys did for their Papa Ed. Yummm…lots of feasting again on this special occasion:) For us, it is not only Father’s Day and a day to celebrate with Grandpa too.

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Baking Cake. With Rice Cooker

2011-06-16T04:45:00.001-07:00

I bought a new Rice Cooker two weeks ago when I saw it on sales at BEST Denki. It is a Panasonic Microcomputer Rice Cooker with many functions. Have been wondering how I use the CAKE function since I have been baking quite often recently but never with a RICE COOKER. Until I came across this blog [...]

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Baking Cake. With Rice Cooker

Safety Tips for Europe

2011-06-16T00:44:00.001-07:00

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The Alhambra

2011-06-15T08:41:00.001-07:00

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I Know They Don?t Hate Each Other

2011-06-15T00:35:00.001-07:00

Some days, I wonder why they are such loggerheads with each other. They get on each other’s nerves and ARGUEeeee. Sometimes, I wonder what they gain from winning in an argument and seeing the other one pissed off. These are moments when ear plug doesn’t help *sigh*. Just when it is absolutely getting on my nerves, I found comfort in these words. “My boys [...] ...

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Don't go to Madrid

2011-06-14T04:28:00.001-07:00

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Our Little Conversation#8 : Do Dogs Have Ambition?

2011-06-14T00:27:00.001-07:00

Our boys have noble aspirations to become a Police (for Darren) and Lawyer (for Brendan). Do I hear a commonality here? Yes! Both wish to maintain law and order, in their own ways, through their own ambitions. Then, Darren thought to himself “How then can Yuki (our little puppy) not have any ambition too?” Darren: “Mommy, what does Yuki [...]

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Nagging? or Not?

2011-06-13T14:25:00.001-07:00

When my ex-male colleague heard that I am taking a break to become a SAHM…. He shared this with me: “My wife nags so much now. She has been at home taking care of the family for 10 years and her nagging is becoming worse. Are you sure you want to also stay at home and [...]

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Self-Drive from Singapore to Cherating Beach in Pahang Malaysia for Fireflies and Turtle Watching

2011-06-09T12:00:00.001-07:00

We went on a self-drive trip from Singapore to Cherating Beach in Pahang Malaysia from 06-Jun-2011 (Mon) to 08-Jun-2011 (Wed). We drove using the route below: 1. Singapore to Woodlands Checkpoint 2. North South Highway (E2) from JB to Yong Peng (exit) 3. Segamat to Kuantan 4. Kuantan to Cherating

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Self-Drive from Singapore to Cherating Beach in Pahang Malaysia for Fireflies and Turtle Watching

Engage in Our Children?s Interests

2011-06-08T09:53:00.002-07:00

Toy guns! Our little one simply loves them. Ha!Ha! He also loves striking poses with them. “I want to be a police” repeated Darren. So it is not difficult to guess that his liking for guns arises from a wish to be a police or is it the other way round? *hehe*. A suggestion for parents: When a [...]

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Will You Marry Me, Mommy?

2011-06-08T09:53:00.001-07:00

One day, I brought home a bouquet of roses given by friends. Guess what Darren did with it instinctively? “Mommy, will you marry me please?” pleaded Darren in a kneeling position. Sweet! I am sure some of you might have encountered moments when your young son has proposed to you to marry him. It sound ticklish but these young children [...]

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When The Other ?Half? is Missing

2011-06-07T01:40:00.001-07:00

As May came to an end, I have packed up all my items in office and it was time to move on. Although I do not have many “to bring home items”, those “to pass over documents” and “to organise emails” took me a few days to clear. 5 years flew past in this company, with huge amount [...]

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D-D Multi Test Kit

2011-06-05T17:42:00.001-07:00

An all in one high quality test kit from D-D to monitor Calcium, Alkalinity and Magnesium in reef aquaria. These three important elements provide calcium and carbonates for Coral growth whilst also providing stable water chemistry when maintained at natural levels. Multi Kit can be used as part of a complete testing regime that includes the D-D Phosphate, Nitrate and Iodine test [...]

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Life?s Reflections (7) : Happiness Is Within Reach

2011-05-30T13:02:00.001-07:00

“Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you” - Nathaniel Hawthorne - Very true. Many of us tend not to realise that Happiness is just around us. I shared a post at the end of last year on how it is [...]

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Motherhood : Ups and Downs. There Are Many Reasons to Smile too.

2011-05-30T02:59:00.003-07:00

As mothers, we might not get the open appreciation from our children for everything that we have done for them. Many times, we wish we have children who will just obey us readily or even volunteer some help without being told and we will be thankful if they do not build a mess. Sometimes when we get [...]

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A New Journey.

2011-05-30T02:59:00.001-07:00

I still can’t believe that I am taking the courage to experience a whole new life of being a SAHM and the new lifestyle that is waiting for me soon…very soon. Despite being a few months break from work, I am sure I will miss those career life too. However, I am looking forward to achieving those long unfulfilled [...]

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Final Year. Final Race.

2011-05-30T00:58:00.001-07:00

In about 6 months Brendan will bid goodbye to his Primary School. For the last 5 years, I have not missed a year of his sports race. Similarly, this year Papa Ed and I were both there to cheer him on for his final sports race in his existing school. He took part in the 4×120m relay as the [...]

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Red-Eared Slider Terrapins.. introducing fatty and scarey..

2011-05-28T06:48:00.001-07:00

Bought new terrapins for ken and wenn.. our previous jojo and gigi had died.. think due to our careless care.. this time we spent some money to buy the pets an aquarium, as well as a basking area.. hopefully they are able to live longer..

One named "Fatty" because it eat and eat.. and whenever I come home, it always plead me for food by following me in his tank..

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Yuki at 3.5 months

2011-05-23T06:40:00.001-07:00

This is our Yuki at 3.5 months. Love her liver coloured nose, lip and green round eyes:) Kids love playground. Haha..so we brought Yuki on her first walk at the playground since she has completed her third vaccination. Whenever we bring her out to pet friendly places that are crowded, she can be very shy. Our sweet little puppy has grown in size [...] ...

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Korean Drama: Lie To Me, Greatest Love, Romance Town, Can You Hear My Heart?

2011-05-21T10:29:00.001-07:00

This month of May is really a somewhat "summer k-drama".. so many interesting ones.. I'm starting to get confused among the characters.. tell me, how can the koreans keep churning out story lines merely on the concept of 2 main leads, 2 second leads?

Mon-Tue: Lie To Me Wed-Thu: Greatest Love (or known as Best Love) by Hong Sisters and Romance Town Sat-Sun: Can You Hear My Heart? (every episode shed tears, real melodrama, the type ...

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Grand Tour of Europe

2011-05-18T12:09:00.001-07:00

Yup, that s the itinerary of my upcoming grand tour of Europe, lasting one month starting from 12 May. During this time, i won t be able to update the daily SOR page daily, apologies for that. I ll be posting about anything interesting i come across during the trip, so stay tuned.

By the way, check out travellerspoint if you re interested in plotting your own itinerary map.

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He Is Good In Massage

2011-05-17T14:04:00.001-07:00

Our little one. He is so good in massage. Whenever there is some silence at home, it means our little one has dominated the “chair” and quietly enjoying his leg massage *lol*. He knows that he has to prepare his cup of water next to him too so that he could have a drink immediately after the massage. The OSIM [...]

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Making A New Move In Life

2011-05-16T05:57:00.001-07:00

I am COUNTING DOWN. To the day when I no longer have to hold double forts - at home and at work. *Phew*. Looking forward to : Spending more day time at home than at work. Not having to fret about work while at home. Contributing much more to our boys like cooking their favourite dishes and spending a quality time with [...]

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Singapore : SGX to try to boost volume by attracting high frequency trading

2011-05-13T11:43:00.001-07:00

In a move to stay competitive, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) has unveiled several strategies to attract more traders and raise trading volumes. This follows its recent failed bid to merge with the Australian Stock Exchange [ASX]. One of these will be to woo high frequency traders. High frequency trading (HFT) is a type of computer-programmed trading which involves no human interaction. It currently accounts for 30% of the derivatives trading volume on the Singapore Exchange. And SGX said ...

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Family n Friends

2011-05-12T13:39:00.000-07:00

I have been heartened to have a complete family and with parents who continue to take good care of me and my family. [If I have not been opened enough to express my contentment towards my family, here's their chance to read it :)] I am further heartened that I have some friends out there who care alot for me [...]

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Bringing Kids On A Long Car Ride

2011-05-08T09:14:00.001-07:00

Bringing children on a long distance ride is not that easy as parents would know. First, we need to work out a long ”to bring” list. Next, we have to worry if the baggages would exceed the permitted baggage weight if we travel by plane. Then, we have to keep our fingers crossed that our children would get used [...]

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Grand Tour of Europe

2011-05-07T09:07:00.001-07:00

By the way, check out travellerspoint if you re interested in plotting your own itinerary map.

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Family vs Career

2011-05-04T03:18:00.001-07:00

I am sure many working mothers will agree with me that it is extremely difficult to shoulder the responsibilities of work and family especially for those who have young children and elderly parents. Especially when we are so ambitious to push ourselves to excel in all. True. It is possible to commit our best for all [...]

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Finally, I Cook.

2011-04-30T02:17:00.001-07:00

Having to work full-time, cooking has never been a priority in my life. Having a dad who loves cooking and moreover is a fantastic cook, I have a good excuse not to even step into the kitchen for more than 15 minutes each time. Lately, however, I realise that something is missing in my motherhood if I do not [...]

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Sunshine. Sunflowers.

2011-04-27T10:04:00.001-07:00

SUNFLOWER. Doesn’t it put a bright smile on your face? When I see many sunflowers together, I am naturally drawn to them. [Photos of these sunflowers were taken at Singapore Changi Airport recently.] A sunflower represents the fruit of sunshine. It seems to be putting on a smiling face all the time. There is these vibrance and energy ...

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SOR 3m dived almost 17%

2011-04-24T13:50:00.007-07:00

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SOR 3m dived almost 17%

SOR 3m falls to 0.089

2011-04-24T13:50:00.006-07:00

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SOR 3m jumps 22.2%

2011-04-24T13:50:00.005-07:00

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SOR 3m jumps 22.2%

SOR 3m falls 24.6% to 0.141

2011-04-24T13:50:00.003-07:00

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Stronger SGD brings SOR lower

2011-04-24T13:50:00.001-07:00

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From Eclair to Froyo: Apps Update Review

2011-04-24T11:50:00.008-07:00

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Best Home Loan Rates chart launched

2011-04-24T11:50:00.007-07:00

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Android Apps Mini Review 3

2011-04-24T11:50:00.005-07:00

AppBrain - Besides allowing you to sync your apps list so that you can re-install them in case you had to reset your phone back to factory settings, the most prominent feature is the app recommendation, which, frankly, is the source through which i discovered most of the apps i m recommending in my mini app reviews. So go ahead, install AppBrain and browse the hot apps every now and then. The quality of the apps listed is ...

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Samsung Galaxy S Froyo Review

2011-04-24T11:50:00.003-07:00

Upgraded my Samsung Galaxy S to the highly anticipated Froyo (i.e. Android 2.2) firmware more than a week ago. Main impression: the phone does seem more responsive. Previously (i.e. when running Android 2.1 aka Eclair), the phone is often in a state where the CPU is fully utilized and is unable to respond for no less than 10 seconds. With Froyo, there seems to be a huge improvement in task management, which is evident also from the improved ...

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Free Android Apps for your trip

2011-04-24T11:50:00.001-07:00

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Our Favourite Hangout : East Coast Park

2011-04-23T03:44:00.001-07:00

I mentioned before our special feelings for East Coast Park. We used to cycle and jog there so often during our junior college days especially when our school was just a stone’s throw away from the beach. I remember how I picked up my cycling skill there and how I used to fall badly from the bicycle and [...]

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A New Family Member - YUKI

2011-04-22T17:28:00.000-07:00

I didn’t expect to have this new family member so soon. But that day when we met her, we immediately fell in love with her. She is irresistably cute. And she is our 2 months 3 weeks old ”liver Shih Tzu” puppy. We named her YUKI (meaning happiness or snow or blessing in Japanese). Yuki in her little cage at home (our little baby is not ...

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A Year Older

2011-04-17T10:47:00.001-07:00

I had a quiet and simple birthday celebration a few days ago. Love this sweet little “boy” who presents a “cake” and a bouquet of ”lovely flowers”, hidden in the bedroom and meant to be for the birthday girl to stumble upon. Then, the meaningful card. Thanks Ed:) Cake cutting is a must on the birthdays of all family members. Our boys [...]

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Scary UFO video

2011-04-13T05:53:00.001-07:00

My twitter friends (@wondergirl_says @kens_thought) sent the video to me and suddenly I realized that aliens are already among us. Regardless of what we do or say, it’s almost inevitable that aliens are already working with us but probably NOT for us. The disclosure may do either extreme good to human race or extreme worst [...]

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Fashion Boutique : Origami Fashion

2011-04-12T13:40:00.001-07:00

I am not really having the mood to blog these days. Life is demanding enough and I really need a good break. This is one of the interests that keeps me happy these days…… We have folded enough animal origamies and these “fashion origamies” can be so interesting to fold and delightful to look at:) We pasted our self-made collections [...]

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Paper Windmill

2011-04-08T14:22:00.001-07:00

As our boys have got interested in paper craft work, we have been spending time together making origamies and other paper projects. Here’s a simple “paper windmill” project that you can attempt with your young ones. Simple and fast. Less than 5 minutes to create a paper windmill. First, we create the fold lines and cut the paper [...]

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Tropical Fish Hobbyist May 2011 Issue

2011-04-08T12:22:00.001-07:00

Just as some freshwater fish need a lot more than just a tank of fresh water to thrive, many marine species have special needs way beyond just salt water. This magnificent powder blue tang Acanthurus leucosternon on our cover requires extremely pristine water quality, plenty of room, and a diet based on macroalgae. Two of [...]

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Brent crude oil prices climb above $123 while Nymex crude above $110

2011-04-08T08:19:00.001-07:00

channelnewsasia.com :

World oil prices stayed above multi-year highs Fri 8 Apr 2011, supported by the continued tensions in the Arab world and the postponement of elections in Nigeria, Africa's biggest oil producer. NYMEX crude oil prices for May 2011 delivery rose 55 cents to $110.85 per barrel after touching the highest level in two-and-a-half years in US trade. Brent crude oil prices for May 2011 gained 38 cents to $123.05.

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Daddy : A Coach and A Guardian

2011-04-04T14:40:00.001-07:00

Okay. I am not a perfect parent and I need a daddy to remind me and complement what I could offer for our boys in their lives. As I was looking through our photo collections, I noticed the “active role” of Papa Ed by the side of our boys in many of the outdoor activities. Not only [...]

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H2Ocean Pro+? food for thoughts

2011-04-03T16:35:00.001-07:00

H2Ocean Pro+ Reef Paste The beauty of reef paste is the way it extends feeding time due to the slow breakdown. This concentration of food leads to far less waste where food particles, especially flakes, are lost in the rocks very quickly. Many bold fish will physically eat the Reef Paste from the glass, while releasing a [...]

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Feeling Young. Again.

2011-04-01T14:21:00.001-07:00

As our boys get older, I can’t help but also feel older. Somehow, I deemed that my stamina is not like before and I tend to feel drained of energy especially when that 24 hours a day is never enough to juggle between family and work. Well, is my mind surrendering to increasing age, like many others? Whenever my mom hears me complaining of body [...] ...

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Our Little Conversation?..#7

2011-03-30T14:04:00.001-07:00

A few nights after the Earth Hour initiative, Darren turned off the lights in his room and roamed around his room in the dark with a torch light. Mommy: “Brendan, do you know why Darren is playing in his room with the lights off?” Brendan:”Earth Hour?” Mommy: “Darren, why do you turn off the room lights and using a torch?” His reply [...]

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SOR 3m jumps 22.2%

2011-03-29T03:53:00.001-07:00

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Sentosa Boardwalk : In The Evening

2011-03-28T01:40:00.001-07:00

Papa Ed and I were attracted by the awesome sunset view from the Sentosa Boardwalk one evening. The sky was clear and the evening timing was right. One moment the fiery sun was shining brightly across the horizon. Within the next tens of minutes, the sun has set beneath the horizon, leaving rich colours in the sky - [...]

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Marina Bay Sands : ?WONDER FULL (Light and Water Spectacular)

2011-03-27T03:30:00.001-07:00

The Marina Bay Waterfront has been a favourite spot to view fireworks during occasions like National Day Parade and New Year Celebrations. With Singapore’s Financial Centre in the backdrop, it promises a scenic view for visitors and photographers too. Now, the stretch along Marina Bay Waterfront (just outside Marina Bay Sands) is attracting more vistors with [...]

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Adobe Photoshop CS5 Beginner Course..

2011-03-24T01:08:00.001-07:00

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TFH Featured Article? Impulse Buying for the Planted Aquarium

2011-03-23T23:08:00.001-07:00

Though buying fish on the spur of the moment is never recommended, most aquarists will, at one time or another, make a spontaneous decision to buy new fish for their aquarium. Whether wandering into a new store to see what they have, or just stopping in at an old favorite shop, sometimes the urge to [...]

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Heritage Trees

2011-03-23T11:04:00.001-07:00

This S$5 green note would look very familiar to most Singaporeans:) The tree featured on the S$5 note is not any tree but a heritage tree in Singapore. I have posed with this heritage tree “TEMBUSU” many times before but since our boys have yet to see it, we brought them to Botanic Gardens to view this special heritage tree [...] ...

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Wenn's first milk tooth fell off today..

2011-03-22T08:57:00.001-07:00

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Listen to Live Radio with NO buffer..

2011-03-21T22:55:00.001-07:00

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Summer Movies 2011

2011-03-20T20:50:00.001-07:00

here's the list of Summer Movies 2011..

Movie Name Showing in Singapore Watched on Remarks Thor 27-Apr-2011 Remember the hammer thrown at the end of Iron Man 2? That's the intro for Thor.. this is movie adaptation of Marvel Comics.. and has Anthony Hopkins in it.. I like him. Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides 19-May-2011 Don't quite like Pirates series except the 1st.. ...

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A Game of Chess

2011-03-20T04:47:00.001-07:00

This big chess board is really worth buying:) It is highly utilised at home. Playing chess is one of our boys’ favourite pastimes at home. I love to see, once in a while, their quiet side when they are deep in thoughts and really silent. Hmm…not sure whether they are strategising. But. We are definitely in one of those rare moments when ...

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I think I got burglarized & almost got conned in an employment scam?

2011-03-20T02:47:00.003-07:00

Last year 2010, a guy from twitter (let’s name him Ben) DM me (direct message) requesting to buy my old WIFI iPad 64GB at the price I mentioned on twitter which I cannot remember. He met me at an MacDonald in Singapore to complete the transaction, he finally bargained down the price to $900 and [...]

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Biow Tutorial: Phonics Chart Made Easy

2011-03-20T02:47:00.001-07:00

With Ken, my approach to teach him is full of system and methodologies.. ok, perhaps not proven ones.. I read here and there and adapt to *ME* being able to teach him.. somethings are like I know I can't do it.. So, I adapt to suit me.. and here is where perhaps I wasted energy.. again, I'm not a smart student/person.. many times, I find myself being where I am due to my hard work rather then being ...

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Here Comes ?Super Moon?

2011-03-19T02:38:00.001-07:00

19 March marks the appearance of a SUPER MOON i.e. when the moon is FULL and CLOSEST to Earth - the last occurence when the moon was closest to earth was 18 years ago. The term supermoon was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979, defined as …a new or full moon which occurs with the Moon at [...]

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A Poetic Life

2011-03-18T14:35:00.003-07:00

This is a table calendar resting next to my PC at home. I am attracted to the words printed on the calendar. Cute drawings and light-hearted meaningful wordings. Captured on it is the essence of a Poetic Life. I have done a translation of the Chinese short poems to English (to the best of my knowledge). Something to light [...]

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World Invasion Battle Los Angeles Review

2011-03-18T14:35:00.001-07:00

Is this movie is straight out of United States recruitment advertising firm? Muhahaha That is my first thought after walking out of the theater. I’m not saying I don’t like this film but there are too many parts felt too similar to other films making it pretty predictable hence the lack of “shock” in the [...]

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TFH Featured Article? Freshwater Crustaceans, Part One: Shrimps

2011-03-18T12:35:00.001-07:00

The first of a two-part series, an expert on crustaceans reviews the biology and basic care requirements of freshwater shrimps, as well as some great species for a freshwater tank. As a freshwater hobbyist, you are probably aware of the long-term scarcity of invertebrates for the freshwater aquarium in contrast to the marine hobby, where a [...]

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DigiLO: New look..

2011-03-18T06:34:00.001-07:00

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Wenn in a magic hat..

2011-03-18T00:33:00.001-07:00

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How tech-companies helps in the latest Japan Quake & Tsunami crisis.

2011-03-15T16:20:00.001-07:00

March 11, 2011 will always be remembered as the beginning of the wave of disasters for Japan. As the earthquake on the Magnitude of 9.0 hit near the east coast of Honshu, Japan many people in the world are still gathering information everywhere. As news sounded alarm that an major earthquake had struck Japan, the [...]

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Our Little Conversation ? #6

2011-03-15T10:18:00.001-07:00

Mommy: “Darren, please put on your clothes.” Darren stood beside and still refused to obey. Then, to my surprise, he started to pose like a manhunt contestant *faint*. Mommy: “What are you doing?” Darren: “Mommy, take photos for me.” *he was smiling mischievously*. Mommy:”No, no…. You can take photos only when you are clothed. If the photos are misplaced, then [...]

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After A Natural Disaster

2011-03-13T08:08:00.001-07:00

The catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in Japan shocked many and touched many hearts. Just not too long ago, we were saddened by the natural calamity in Australia. Even our children, especially Brendan, are very upset by the series of bad happenings. Now, the possible nuclear meltdown in Japan has added more threats to the survivors. A HOPE to see more of the orange [...] ...

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On The Field

2011-03-11T23:02:00.001-08:00

These days we choose to spend our time ON THE FIELD. Boys being boys….. They love the wide patch of open field where they can run around wildly, have a little football match, play a game of badminton, run after bubbles or simply just roam around. I remember in the past when we used to fly kites here too (here’s [...]

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TFH Featured Article? Bring Your Pond to Life with Tropical Lilies

2011-03-11T15:01:00.001-08:00

Tropical water lilies can play a large part in emphasizing the beauty and tranquility of a garden pond through their dramatic coloration and elegant contours. Pondkeepers install water gardens for a variety of reasons. For instance, a well-designed and constructed water garden can enhance any setting and add value to a property. Other reasons may include [...]

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Mommy, Why Are You Not Working?

2011-03-11T04:58:00.001-08:00

For the past few days, I have Darren asking me “Mommy, why are you not working?” He must be wishing “How I wish I could don’t go to school too and have mommy playing with me all day long!” OR he is probably not used to mommy being at home especially when I am usually spending [...]

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Nothing Can Beat That Sleep

2011-03-10T00:51:00.001-08:00

Our little one dozing off in the middle of a KTV session in Batam, Indonesia:) Nothing can beat that precious sleep. The loud noise and music in the karaoke room, the fun, the food and the company could not prevent our little one from dozing off into his slumberland. Hee…I am amused by this photo. One moment, our little one was fighting with us the [...] ...

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motivation.. how to motivate a student

2011-03-09T12:48:00.001-08:00

Attended a training on motivation today.. makes me think, how effective can I be to motivate someone? E.g. with Ken.. I'm using a reward system with him.. extrinsic motivation.. he gets a sticker if he completes his assigned assessment homework with no mistakes..every 10stickers, he can get to choose a toy.. although I can see results, I'm not exactly happy with this system.. I wonder, have I chosen a lazy way? There must be better way to motivate ...

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Shy To Talk About Sexuality Issues to Your Children?

2011-03-08T06:38:00.001-08:00

As parents, are you shy to talk about sexuality issues to your children? Talking about sexuality issues to children is often awkward for parents. In fact, adults often find it embarrassing and do not know how to convey the explanations to the younger ones. I know. I understand. For me, I have not been pro-active in talking about sexual topics to our boys unless when ...

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Understanding Carbonate Hardness

2011-03-08T02:36:00.003-08:00

The carbonate hardness CH is one of the most important water parameters in aquarium keeping and for garden ponds. The CH stabilises the pH-level and therefore prevents any dreaded plunge or sudden steep rise in pH levels, both of which are equally dangerous. In normal community aquariums and ponds, the CH should never drop below 4 [...]

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Overheard.. wenn

2011-03-08T02:36:00.001-08:00

*while checking Wenn's bottom teeth with my fingers* Biow: wah, your teeth shaky liao ah Wenn: No.. they are wobbly

*yikes*.. my baby is shedding his teeth soon :(

See also: Overheard.. decision making by wenn Overheard.. Overheard.. birthday cake

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Allow Our Children To Face ?Those Challenges?

2011-03-06T11:56:00.001-08:00

Lately, I have been spending time reading. Mainly books on self-improvement which include parenting. I came across these which provide useful “food for thoughts”. [It is extracted from the book "Children Are From Heaven" by the bestselling author John Gray who authored "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus".] Children cannot learn to be forgiving unless there is someone to forgive. ...

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A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed

2011-03-05T11:52:00.001-08:00

Recently, I was hoping to locate via FACEBOOK a very close childhood friend and another close friend in my teens. They form very significant memories in my childhood and teenage days. We have lost contact for 2 decades. “A friend in need is a friend indeed”. I have many friends - from childhood friends, to friends that I make [...]

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Into Our 14th Year

2011-03-04T19:45:00.001-08:00

We had a simple celebration of our wedding anniversary few days ago. Looking back at the last 14 years, it has not been easy for us especially when we lived apart for those few years. I recognised how challenging it had been for our children and ourselves to have a long distance relationship. To keep a marriage happy, it is [...]

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We Want A Puppy!

2011-03-03T09:34:00.001-08:00

Since last year, our boys have been yearning to keep a puppy. We felt that they were not ready. Since as young as 3 years old, we have exposed Brendan to close contact with little harmless, pet and wildlife animals (yeah…including koala bears, monkeys, ponies, hamsters, terrapins, puppies, rabbits and others). We can see how delighted he is whenever he rushes to embrace a pet. ...

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Diary

2011-03-02T03:23:00.001-08:00

I remember how I used to keep a diary when I was in my teens. I picked up the habit when my school teacher made it a point that we cultivate the habit of writing diary. It not only keeps a record of our daily lives and thoughts, it helps us in our written English expressions too. That [...]

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Tropical Fish Hobbyist April 2011 Issue

2011-02-28T05:09:00.001-08:00

Colorful, fun to keep, and easy to propagate, the multihued zoanthids are extremely popular for nano reefs. The hobby names given to these zoos can be as colorful as their striking polyps, and the ones blazing on the cover of this issue are a perfect example with their creative moniker radioactive eagle eyes. Read all [...]

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