A trip to beautiful Cinque Terre in Italian northeast coast, illustrated with Photos.
A World Chess Champion from 1963 to 1969, Tigran Vartanovich Petrosian is a gifted chess player. Different from other world chess champions, he does not have the champion characters.
List of quotes on Growth Mindset and Fixed Mindset.
Inspirational Quotes on Overcoming fear and Gaining Confidence by Jackie Mize.
Harmful foods or unhealthy foods include all salted foods, constipating foods, and foods which are high in oxalic acid. Knowing the right food to reduce in our diet is vital to healthier lifestyle.
List of basic Korean phrases you should know before travelling to Korea.
The steamed cake is spongy and the meat filling is so tasty, the end results is you will go for a second and third serving! Since it is a steamed cake, no butter or margarine is required at all.
Listed below are appreciation quotes, poems and messages which you can use to write a letter of appreciation, teachers’ day card or present a song to your teacher. Some gift ideas are also given.
Life is about constant change, but one thing will never change, which is : You mean everything to me and I will love you till the end of life.
Sayings on the mother’s day card will be most meaningful to your mother when it is written from the heart.
Water retention is the body’s first reaction to injury. If it is not treated, it can lead to joint stiffness which compromises its function and delays healing.
Excessive flatulence can become an embarrassing and stressful experience. There are natural ways to combat this gas, if you find it difficult to ignore.
While South Korean technology and entertainment industry swept the world with Korean wave, many are not aware of some ugly sides of Korean Culture, especially in the business industry.
There is an old saying that goes like this, “To have a friend, be a friend.” Well, it is not always so. There are some selfish people around who’s intention is solely for you to be everything they want you to be. The minute you step out of the role they have designed for you, they will think you...
An endangered species, giant pandas are among the rarest species in the world. Weighing over 100 kg, giant pandas are big, chubby, and as tall as a man when they stand on their hind legs. When they are not sitting on the ground eating, they are agile tree climbers.
What should you avoid doing in a job interview? Here is the list of interview mistakes you should avoid. Spending some time preparing for job interviews will definitely increase your chances of getting hired.
Boron is a type of mineral, promotes normal bone growth and development. Boron deficiency can cause bone demineralization that leads to osteoporosis. Boron-10, has been clinically used as an alternative to conventional radiation therapy for the treatment of malignant brain tumours , head and neck...
Are you feeling down now and want to elevate your mood instantly? There are infinite ways you can do to feel happy; you just need to find out what works for you instantly. Life is too short to be miserable, you deserve to be happy. So, read on for ideas for mood lifts.
There are many nonsense myths or wrong understanding about burning fat and losing weight. Among them are: “I must do plenty of cardiovascular exercise to lose weight”, “If I want to lose weight, I must eat as little calories as possible”, “The more I sweat during exercise, the more fat I can burn”....
In your weight loss program, you will inevitably have to face the problem of overcoming food temptation at one point of time. Learning to manage your will power will keep those extra pounds off.
List of romantic Korea drama which you do not want to miss...
When a person lies, his or her body language shows. Body gestures are a natural lie detector. Unless they are seasoned liars and are able to control their natural body gestures, you can guess or doubt someones’ honesty from the way they speak, move their hands, head, eyes or lips and interaction...
Youth unemployment in South Korea has become a more serious issue when the graduates only wish to work in Korean conglomerates companies, that offer higher salary and better working conditions.
There are many ways to get from Rome airport to city. The cheapest way, which is also the most convenient way, is to go by bus. It will only cost you €5 per person one way (or €8 return) to get from Rome airport to the Termini Main bus station in Rome city centre, a direct route, which takes about...
Many women don’t talk about sex to other women. They talk to women about relationships, but if they talk about sex at all, it will only be to a sexual partner. Why don’t women like to talk about sex as much as men? Their reluctance stems from multiple sources, but the main reason could be their...
Why don't women marry today ? New cultural messages have slowly emerged to contest the dominance of the ideal that women need to be coupled or married to be happy. It also facilitates single women’s acceptance of their lives. Feminism, increasing acceptance of divorce and of women’s career...
With the emergence of rich and successful college drop-outs such as Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Michael Dell, Bill Gates, Sir Richard Branson and Simon Cowell, people are questioning on the relevance of classroom training. New research has also shed light on this myth.
A security officer must be willing to risk life on daily basis to keep the client out of harm at all times. When situation calls for it, he should be able to reach for his weapon in a split second.
Before jumping into a swimming pool or lake, how many of you tested the water with your hand or foot? Well, making the right decision in choosing a college program is not much different. Do your research and you will not regret. Simply enrolling in a Pre-U or University program following your...
We often said, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” What blinds us when we are in love ? Why can’t we stop thinking of the other person ? If love can be explained scientifically, does that mean that we can control of how we fall in love and with who ?
Cream of broccoli soup is very tasty and nutritious. This recipe gives you the broccoli puree with velvety smooth texture and creamy flavour, and it is simple !
The right song can really enhance the mood of a marriage proposal. Make the occasion extra memorable and romantic with one of these songs.
This quick potato bread recipe makes two tender, well-textured loaves. Despite the fact that potato does not contribute to readily detectable flavor, it does give a pleasant aroma and moistness to the bread that can last for several days.
The classical marriage proposals made over a romantic dinner at an elegant restaurant can be very romantic. However, they are lacking of creativity and originality. Women often dream about the day when her Mr. Right proposes to them in most unusually romantic way. So, make this moment count. Make...
Some Korean drama actors are so picture perfect. Most of them can only speak Korean language; they can't speak English, Chinese, Japanese or other Asian languages, but they are driving these Asian female fans crazy. Their fans are counted in millions and the numbers are multiplying every day.
So, you just had an interview! Now, you wonder how well you did, and what are your chances of success in getting the job. What are the positive signs and indications that the job interview went well? If you say yes to most of the signs and indications below, your interview went well.
Michael Dell and Steve Jobs must be lucky to be billionaires, you may think. Well, partly. Michael became a millionaire when he was 19 years old while he was still attending university. Read more about how you can become a millionaire...
Whitney desired a normal life. If she has a choice to be “normal” for an hour, she would rather spend her time on a mini road trip in downtown Atlanta than to be flown to some exotic concert destination. She liked to visit her friends' home and hang out.
The number of women in workplace has increased tremendously from decades ago, which give them more opportunity to meet more men. No longer a stay-at-home mother, but a career woman who travels as much as man, the amount of time she spends away from husband, and spends with another man can create...
A hardworking and talented Korean artist, who can speak Japanese, Englisgh, Jang Geun Suk has won many awards across Asia – Japan, Taiwan, and China, for his acting and singing. Here is an autobiography of him.
The amount of caffeine in a chocolate bar depends on the amount of cocoa beans used. Dark chocolate contains a higher percentage of caffeine than milk or white chocolate.
Everyone has his or her own natural scent. Hence, it is crucial to choose the perfume, which combines together with our natural scent, creates a new scent that’s acceptable for us. Choosing the right perfume is something very personal and depends on our own personalities.
What are the differences between a mobile phone, feature phone and smart phone ? This handy guide will help you identify the differences.
Handy guide to causes of fatigue and the natural or home remedies to overcome the exhaustion feeling.
Growing up in the Santa Clara Valley, a place where engineers and tinkerers took things apart and study, a place where science and technology evolves, Steve’s childhood was filled with rapid innovation in the world of electronics, the science and technology of controlling the invisible flow of...
What makes a good leader ? A good leader does not need to be measured with Google search results. He cannot be measured in bling, entourages, awards or the number of autobiographies produced. Fame and fortune cannot be used to determine his leadership success. He is measured by the actions people...
Mother’s day falls on the second Sunday of May every year. Have you bought a gift or planned something special for your mom, to make this day memorable for you and her? Are you looking for a poem for your mom ? Read on for ideas of this special occasion.
Everybody has his or her own distinctive body smell. However, it becomes a problem when a person’s body odour is so strong or pungent that it drives other people away. There are causes of these smelly body odours, and there are ways to prevent or eliminate bad body odours. Unpleasant body odour is...
How much do you know about whales ? How different are whales from land mammals ? Do whales sleep ? Do they breathe like land mammals ? Where do Humpback whales get their name ?
Dolphins are fun and fascinating animals. Their intelligence and friendliness makes them endearing to humans. Warm-blooded, dolphins are marine mammals that are found in almost every part of the world. Among the various species, the Bottlenose dolphin is the most widely distributed. They like...
Rosemary Brown claimed that the dead composers dictated their “new” musical works to her. Speaking in English, each composer has different style of dictating their work to her. Browns have written down 40-page of sonata from Schubert, a three-movement Fantasie-Impromptu from Chopin, two sonatas...
Jean Bouvet discovered an Antarctic volcanic island in the South of Atlantic Ocean, 2525km south-west of South Africa in year 1739. Many years later, doubts about its existence arose when two British expeditions had failed to locate it. Did it vanish?
What can be most acceptable male jewellery when compare to bangles, rings, ear studs, or gold chains ? Watches. Men love watches. Undeniably. It is the most suitable and treasured gift for men on Valentine’s day.
Frog meat can be easily identified by its size - small bone, small muscle and skinless. It resembles chicken meat which is low in cholesterol, fat and calories but high in protein, hence an excellent protein-alternative to people who need to watch their diet due to high cholesterol problem.
This delicious acar blends sweet, spicy, and sour flavors for a truly complex dish. The secret lies in the nyonya chilli paste, well-portioned vinegar, sun-dried veggies, and a sugar mixture.
Things to do in Amed | Amed Fishing Trip via Jukung | Snorkeling and Diving | Salt Making in Amed | Hiking Trip to Taste Five Holy Waters of Bangle | Tirta Ganga | Motorbiking | Mt. Agung mountain climbing or hiking trip
Hiring a local driver to tour around Bali is the best way to travel in Bali. Since tourism is one of the main economy in Bali, it is easy to find a local driver who can speak English and knows the places well. It would be cheaper to hire a motorcycle (for 50,000 Rupiah or USD 5 a day), but the...
Widely known as an excellent source of antioxidants, green tea slows down aging and aids in preventing heart disease, strokes and cancers. Instead of drinking green tea, you can consume green tea in the form of cakes, ice-cream, jelly or cookies using the green tea powder. Here are a few green tea...
Durian lovers, you will love this durian doughnut recipe. If you have tried the durian doughnut in “The Big Apple” doughnut specialty shop, and loved it, and you are thinking of trying to make it yourself, try this recipe.
Sainte-Justine Hospital in Montreal has conducted a study and discovered that cruciferous vegetables have the best cancer-fighting potential out of 34 vegetables tested. The reason is these vegetables contain the highest level of glucosinolates, a chemicals that protect your cells against free...
Do animals fall in love? Do animals know what love is all about ? Do they experience the passion and devotion to the other half? Humans believe they know what love is and human’s life revolves around it. However, many animal behaviourists are cautious about saying animals experiencing love.
There are various reasons why a boy clams up, many having nothing to do with the parent. As the boy grows and changes, he naturally withdraws from the child-like naive openness of five-year-old to a bit more selective way of interacting. Boy talks less as he gets older are normal. Boys are not...
Nothing can beat this coffee ice cream. It is refreshing, cooling and thirst quenching on a hot sunny day or a cold winter day. Forget the caffeine, forget the fat, just indulge! Coffee Ice-Cream Recipe Ingredients ½ cup sugar 2 eggs 1 ½...
A strange noise from a car can be a signal of the car telling you something has gone wrong. Some problems can wait; others may worsen if you procrastinate. Strange noise from a car can mean a few things, depending on the sound produced.
If a mean person tries to intimidate you, do something about it. Being passive and submissive only encourage more meaner behaviour. Mean people are different. When they are mean, they aim to inflict pain. Mean people say things to wound others, and they can be found everywhere. There are mean...
Selecting the right piano pieces is important to improve the piano playing techniques. Good classical pieces or literature pieces can build a good foundation for Grade 3 students and prepare the child for even more challenging classical pieces in grade 4.
Working out a personal budget will help you to save money and get your finances back on track. The sooner a person learns this lesson, the greater the financial rewards the individual will surely receive.
Sherbet is frozen juice and is extremely refreshing and thirst quenching. If your children often ask for ice-cream, snow ice, 7-eleven’s Slurpee, or frozen drinks, then consider making this pineapple sherbet at home. This homemade ice-cream is...
Korean has produced quite a number of romantic drama in year 2010. Without arranging in particular order, below is the list of Korean romantic drama series in 2010 which have been rated most popular.
Not only green tea ice-cream is delicious, it is healthy too! It can help to boost practically every bodily system. A few studies have tentatively shown the unique antioxidants in green tea help to inhibit cancer growth and recurrence. It also helps to clear out clogs in blood vessels, especially...
These agar made grapes not only look like real grapes, it tastes like one too! Any kid who sees it will want to grab a whole bunch of it ! It certainly is a great dessert to please the kids and impress the adults. Ingredients ½ packet agar...
A man can be short and dumpy and getting bald but if he has fire, women will like him. Mae West has said it well. Our heads don’t need hair to be attractive. What we really need is an intelligent brain, a healthy body, and a nice personality, with which we can actually project our attractiveness....
If you are a coffee lover, you will love this coffee jelly recipe. Add more instant coffee powder if you like it stronger, and vice versa. It will go splendid with whipped cream, ice-cream or just milk. This dessert is refreshing especially under warm weather. You can also replace the coffee with...
Ginseng is considered the king of herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. It has been widely used by Chinese as an energy booster. Making Chinese ginseng soup is an easy and tasty way to consume ginseng and it is beneficial in tonifying the lungs and...
Corn is sweet and hence a good ingredient for making soup. There are various ways to make delectable corn soup. Three corn soup recipes are presented here, depending on whether you are vegetarian or non-vegetarian, and whether you like to have crab meat or chicken in your soup. If you are...
What happened to our marriage lives? Do wedding bells doom us to walk through life without passion, never again to feel that weak-at-the-knees, I-think-I’m-going-to-fly thrill? Absolutely not. Here is how, with a little energy and imagination, you...
Toddlers enjoy hearing the same story, exactly the same way, over and over again. That is how he likes to learn. He enjoys the routine and security for hearing something familiar. He knows he is learning by filling in the answers he has heard...
Do you feel that your man likes to keep quiet when you talk ? Have you ever felt frustrated over men who are not very responsive when you talk ? Have you ever wondered what is going on inside his head when he keeps quiet while you are babbling away ?
Men dislikes to be wrong. They don't like it when they are being told that they are wrong. We need to look back to men's upbringing to understand this mystery of men. Read on...
Have you ever wondered what are the mistakes you make in the way you relate to men but weren’t so sure what was wrong or how to change it ? To improve a relationship with a man, whether it is your husband, boyfriend, male friend, colleagues, or father, it may not be just about understanding the man...
Have you ever felt that you give more than you get in a relationship? Have you ever secretly wished that you could be loved by a man as much as you love him? This article will help you understand how to keep love alive without putting too much pressure on yourself.
Make Christmas Cookies Lollipop for the festive season. Kids just loved them !
Nine to eleven year old boys are typically intermediate readers, who have developed enough reading skills to read chapter books, but not quite adolescent readers yet. At this level, the suitable books can contain up to 15,000 to 20,000 words. This article recommends 101 books good for nine to...
Bringing up a kid involves becoming a better kid yourself. This list of fun activities might may embarrassing, it might be uncomfortable, it might seem silly; but the more you do these with your kids, the more in touch you will be with your kids and their childhood. Each of this touch gives your...
Self awareness involves knowing ourselves better; when we know ourselves, we learn to trust ourselves and rely on our own judgment rather than the judgment of others in producing beautiful music, a vital approach to a better piano lessons and music learning.
Soy Milk Almond Jelly or Pudding This soy milk almond jelly is absolutely welcoming under scorching hot weather. Kids love them, adults adore them. Easy and quick to prepare, these pudding or jelly recipe is fantastic dessert ideas for any festive...
Fish Head Curry is a popular dish among Malaysians and Singaporeans. This South Indian dish was originally modified by a Singaporean chef to cater to the local customers’ taste. Chinese customers considered the fish head curry a specialty. Undoubtedly, I am a fish head curry lover too. Today, we...
Satay has long been a local and Malaysian visitor’s favourite. It can be found at food stalls all over the country. Here are the list of recipes of various satay (or sate) found in Malaysia, namely Chicken Satay, Beef Satay, Lamb Satay, and...
Recipe for the nyonya version of the Malay favourite cake -Kuih Dadar, a type of dessert Crêpes which are stuffed with a mixture of fresh coconut and palm sugar. Step by step guide is given.
If you feel that your hair is dropping in handfuls and you feel that you are starting to look more like your balding uncle than curly-haired beauty or hunk, then read on and do something about it!
To maintain a network, we normally ensure that the cable connections are intact, the network cards do not conflict and data communication is working. However, beyond these minimum expectations to ensure the network hardware and software are working, there are other parameters that we need to...
If you are staying in Tanjong Jara resort, Dungun in Terengganu, Malaysia and are looking for a good place to eat for dinner, I would strongly recommend this Chinese Restaurant called Lian Fong Yuen, located in Lim Teck Wan Road in Kuala Dungun...
School needs to seriously consider how it assesses its students, confronting the thorny issue of testing. Many students are significantly victimized by society’s evaluation obsession. Life has become excruciatingly hard for some kids to cope with...
The information we gather from users or while troubleshooting a network problem can sometimes lead us to another problem requiring more in dept level of troubleshooting. That is when good network troubleshooting tools will come in handy. Some of these popular troubleshooting tools are free and...
Knowing what to look for is absolutely essential in network troubleshooting. To do so, go through the list of questions or check list below, which will help you to narrow down your problem. You will solve the problem more efficiently if you are systematic and organized in your network...
Bile was then taken several times a day. The entire procedure was done without anaesthetic in order to save cost. The pain was excruciating. The bear could not bear it and attempted to kill herself by punching her stomach. However, human prevented this suicide act by forcing the bear to wear an...
A proper network planning is vitally essential for successful implementation of a network system. A smooth-running network is staged like a good running car where the users only notice they can manoeuvre the car comfortably; users do not notice the thorough project management, the design, planning...
Saying thank you shows how much you care and respect the gift giver and it is reasonable that most people appreciate a reasonable amount of respect. Sometimes, saying a simple “Thank You” is sufficient. At other times, it may be more thoughtful to be unique and creative in expressing appreciation.
Slim people did the right things to stay slim without realizing them. Here are the secrets of slim people, the ten simple and easy tricks that can help you lose weight or stay slim.
If you don't have perfect pitch, you can play on any piano or musical instrument which is finely tuned to relative pitch. But a perfect pitch child will struggle on such a musical instrument.
Starting a conversation with strangers can be easy, if you know how to go about it. Here are a few simple and cool conversation starter tips and strategies that I have found useful.
Modern Korean quotes are inspirational and refreshing. Our life is half natural and half technological. Half-and-half is good. You cannot deny that high-tech is progress. We need it for jobs. Yet if you make only high-tech, you make war. So we must have a strong human element to keep modesty and...
Gestures or emblems have been used to replace words in many countries, and they are often specific to a given culture. Gesture may mean something complimentary in one culture, but is highly offensive in another. Generally, there are no universal hand gestures. However, with the influence of...
Ancient Korean Proverbs are full of wisdom. Here are the list of more than 100 ancient Korean proverbs for you to savour.
There's no such thing as the perfect guy. And there's no such thing as the perfect girl. But only a less than perfect guy And a less than perfect girl can make a perfect love.
If you are thinking of the perfectly romantic gift to surprise him, this is the one ! Many men have daydreamt about flying an aeroplane up in the sky, and if he can take you, the very special woman with him, it would be a perfectly romantic memory for both of you.
South Koreans practise some quite interesting dining etiquette. It would be useful know the dos and don'ts while dining with Koreans so as to avoid embarrassing scenes or committing offending behaviour.
Do you have all the right beauty kit available to make a stunning you ? Body or face makeup can turn into a disorganized mess if you don't know the right tools to use. If you find yourself spending more time trying and making mistakes during make up, then you probably should find out the various...
This low-fat carrot cake is incredibly delicious—the best I've ever tasted. The cake is richly flavourful and moist. No butter is used, only grape seed oil. You won't regret trying this!
If you are pondering over whether to choose a cream cleanser or stick to soap bar for a soft and smooth skin, read on for the bare-skinned facts. The soap is generally made up of animal or vegetable fat and caustic soda, with added perfume, colours and natural extracts.
Are you tongue-tied or at a loss for words for your loved ones? Take a look at this collection of “I love you” sayings, and be inspired.
Do you meet the criteria of a good parent ? What are the criteria of a good parent ? Good parents make it clear that they are crazy about the child. They are constantly thinking about the child and desire to be with them, and feel that the child is special.
A beautiful back is an invaluable asset that can be flaunted in bikinis, backless party dresses or glamourous silk lingerie. In fact, a beautiful back is an absolutely essential if you want your exit to be as good as your entrance. So, if your attitude to back care has been "out of sight, out of...
Considering how often we move our neck, and how exposed it is to the elements that contribute aging, neck can show aging signs sooner than any other parts of our body. A nice looking neck requires as much care and attention as you give to you face.
The decoration is so fine with wrought iron gates, hanging basket and small potted plants. Wooden panels are painted white and archways are adorned with bright green leaves and white flowers. The set up makes you feel like you are entering a cottage garden. As we entered the restaurant, we were...
Our hair actually acts as a mirror reflecting the general state of our health. If you have been sick, under medication, went through crash diet, eating badly, under a lot of stress or pregnant, your hair will actually show it.
Mung beans or green peas is best known to be used for treatment of poisoning of various types, including foods (e.g., mushroom) and herbal drugs (e.g., aconite). In modern times, with pollution becoming an issue, mung bean has extended its use to treat against industrial and environmental poisoning...
A colourful, fragrant and sweet dessert, bubur chacha is a medley of sweet potatoes in yellow, orange, and purple color and yam cooked in a sweet coconut milk base. A must try recipe...
To look young and beautiful is everyone’s dream, especially women. Nowadays, men are not exceptional too. Dermatologists can easily run a test to point out the differences between our "real" skin age and "chronological" skin age.
There are plenty of beauty tricks that can take the years off you, making you look young and start feeling young too. Following are the 30 tips that can help to make your skin healthy, look young and beautiful as you age.
The advantages of growing plants in pots is the flexibility to arrange the flowers and plants in various design in your garden or balcony. Container or pot gardening can be a fulfilled dream to a greener home.
Have you ever wonder how to make fragrant rice ? If you overestimate and add too much salt into the soup, do you know the tips to recover salty soup without adding more water and losing its taste ? If you would like to consume the vitamin rich apple skin without its wax, do you want to know the...
These are so funny ! My son and I just laughed our hearts out as we read them ! Road signs can be seen in any city we visit. Some of them can be quite unusual, unique or amusing to the visitors. Below are some of the traffic signs that I have...
"Whatever your definition of success, it is your responsibility to figure out and execute a development plan to get there," advises well-respected executive recruiter and career expert Kathryn Ullrich, in her new book Getting to the Top Strategies...
Are you looking for a quick, delicious and easy finger food for a party? Break sticks are nice to hold and chew while you are chit-chatting in a gathering and party. If you are looking for a bread sticks recipe that can make dramatically long bread sticks that can stand tall beautifully in a...
I've learned... That love, not time, heals all wounds.
Make a list of things you enjoy. For each little success, reward yourself with choices from your basket. Each person’s satisfaction varies. Consider what would really please you. For a change, put yourself first. INDULGE. SPOIL YOURSELF. You deserve it.
How well do you peform at work ? Run through the test and see where you stand in work productivity. If you say YES to most of the following, you will need to take a closer look at your working habits and look for ways to improve your skills for a better job performance.
Being assertiveness is being able to communicate one's own thoughts, opinions and wishes in a clear, direct and non-aggressive way. This Assertiveness Test determines whether a lack of assertiveness skills may be keeping you from fulfilling your potential and reaching your goals.
AGGRESSIVENESS Some people in their effort to become more assertive become excessively dominant or aggressive instead. People who behave aggressively seek for attention by expressing their anger and frustration in negative ways, such as temper...
For many, self-esteem squashers from childhood, adolescence, and even adulthood result in negative talk in oneself, and low self esteem. How negative are you ? How low is your self esteem ? Take the test and you'll know where you stand.
Very often, we cannot control the circumstances that life throws our way, but we can control how well we take care of our self. Taking proper care of our body, soul and mind can keep us in optimum shape for handling stress, keeping us functioning...
Knowing what not to eat can make a significant difference in the way an endometriosis sufferer feels. In fact, endometriosis diet is about eliminating foods that increase negative prostaglandins, prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and prostaglandin F2a (PGF2a). Negative prostaglandins stimulate estrogen,...
Diagnosed with endometriosis (ovarian cysts) and adenomyosis at the same time can be the worst experience for women. My doctor told me the only cure to my illness is hysterectomy - surgical remove of uterus. And that is the last thing I wanted in life. To combat the menstrual pain from...
Endometriosis diet consists of high fibre diet and hormone rebalancing food. Diet high in fibre helps to decrease the circulating estrogens in the body. Foods containing natural plant sterols (phytoestrogens) are helpful to block the estrogen receptors, so that excess estrogen in the body cannot...
If you often think that it is hard to make a Cheesecake, you are most probably wrong. I have not failed in making this Cheesecake so far. With this successful attempt, my confidence went up and I have tried a few other Cheesecake recipes.
Cashew cookies is visitors' favourite for any festive season celebration. After taking one piece, you will ask for more, until your guilty feeling sets in, and only if you are able to control yourself... A friend made the cashew nut cookies with the given recipe for us and we loved it so much that...
Duck Tour in Malacca is the first of its kind in Malaysia. The tour features a 45 minutes ride on a RM2.5million amphibious craft around historical sites, monuments and the Straits of Malacca.
We say goodbye to family and friends every day. Eventually, time will come for the final goodbye. When death is approaching, what phrase of words can we leave behind for family and friends? Randy Pausch’s final lecture became a phenomenon and until today, they are still an inspiration to millions...
How can emotion especially in a case of neurosis such as suspicion, hate, love and fear aimed at particular individuals or aroused by particular situations stop you from learning ? How can emotional intelligence give greater impact on individual and group performance than traditional measures of...
Learning has become one important aspect of organizational life may it be at individual, group or organizational levels. Learning is an emotional process - learning under the guidance of a loved teacher or a respected manager is different from...
Unlike IQ, emotional intelligence can be learned. However, emotional intelligence training is very demanding on trainers. Competent EI trainers must skillfully facilitate to draw out discussion about experience and feelings, to deal with situations...
A case study has been done by Fiona Graetz (2002) that highlighted the relationship between the role, skills and level of emotional intelligence of organizationalleaders vis-à-vis the capacity to stimulate and engender strategic thinking within an...
Managers can have strong impact on the employees. In fact, research has shown that managers with high emotional intelligence can encourage employees to produce results exceeding the expectations. To improve their relationships, managers and employees must address these five components of emotional...
All organizations are made up of people and people are by nature, emotional beings. Increasingly, management has sought to harness emotion to increase work motivation, enhance customer service and work performance. This has brought about the focus...
Have you ever wondered what contributes to a good library system? As I stepped into the Birkenhead library in Auckland, New Zealand, the beautiful interior design impressed me. I thought I have stepped into a bookstore in a shopping mall.
Typhoon Morakot hit Taiwan on Friday, the 7thof Aug, 2009 and it was reportedly to be one of the deadliest typhoon to have impacted Taiwan. By chance, I was there to experience it...
Here are 5 fun and exciting games for parties that will bring you lots of laughter and unforgettable memories. These ideas are good for any age, from young children to adults.
Have you ever wondered why creative thinking or thinking out of the box is such a challenging task to some people or to you? Would you believe that it is your brains that create the obstacle to creative thinking?
Kids today have easier access to high-calorie fast foods and junk food that are rich in harmful fat and cholesterol, but low in nutrition. The underlying cause of these eating behaviour is the lifestyle habits these children adopted, parallel to those of their parents. Proper emphasis then should...
Fast food is practical and irresistible. It’s fast, reasonably cheap and taste quite good. Unfortunately, much of it is laden with rich calories, fat and sodium. In an ideal world, with knowledge of nutrition and health, we wouldn’t eat in a fast food restaurant ourselves, and we wouldn’t take our...
What is Jige ? I saw this really unique back-carrier during my visit to Seoul. It was displayed at the entrance of Bukchon Hanok Village, an exquisite Korean traditional village with 600 years history. The Korean called it “Jige”, originated...
Before teaching honesty emerges as an issue in the household, it helps if the parent is setting the example from the start – be an honest parent to your children. Show the child how being honest brings less trouble than otherwise. Never let them hear you tell little “convenient lie” on the phone...
What really impressed me is that, despite being a state domininated by Malay Culture, this excusite Chinatown is still well-maintained by the government of Terengganu. Investment is pumped into the town to beautify the place - the tiled road, the artistic street lamp, the lantern and so on. So...
Characterized by a strong Malay culture, laid-back lifestyle, tranquil and picturesque coastal towns and rustic villages,Kuala Terengganu is the capital city of Terengganu state in Malaysia. The state boasts the longest coastline in the country with 225 kilometres of golden sandy beaches. Despite...
Building a sincere and warm rapport comes easily with family and closed friends. So why can’t we create this kind of bonding with everyone we meet?
Bitter gourd (or bitter melon), Carrot, Mushroom Chicken Soup is one of my favourite home-cooked soups. Chinese believes that this soup is excellent to remove the body heat or cooling down the body. And with its bitter sweet mushroom taste, it’s simply delicious on a hot summer day or a cold winter...
I woke up in the morning and felt the sudden intense pain. I can hardly move my joints. The knee was especially painful. I knew it was another...
Islamic Civilization Park (or Taman Tamadun Islam) in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, features the first theme park in the world that manifests the achievements of Islamic architecture. It provides tourists with interactive journey of many famous Islamic monuments from all over the world. Located on...
The red beans or Azuki beans (also known as adzuki or aduki beans) are major crop in Japan and China where they are harvested in November and December. In Japan, this small, approximately 5 mm,...
Competitive world is negative and pressurizing. How can a parent raise a positive kid in such a negative world ? Read about a mother's experience.
Acar, a type of condiment popular in Southeast Asia especially in countries like Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore, is widely cooked among the Chinese, Malay and Indians. Due to different culture’s tastes and preferences, variants of acar recipe emerge like Nyonya acar, Malay acar, Chinese acar,...
Rated as one of the most beautiful islands in the world, Perhentian Islands is a great place for romantic getaway. A trip to this lush and exotic tropical island can also be a mesmerizing experience for nature lovers, especially for those who enjoy swimming, scuba diving, snorkelling, deep sea...
Here is the letter of appreciation to my son's kindergarten Taska Precious Lambs (TPL) teachers. TPL is a Christian-based kindergarten in USJ4, a residential area in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. TPL teachers believed that they are not just responsible for the first three pre-school years of a...
As plant unit transitions from base load to cycle operation, dynamic simulator can be used to familiarize operators with automated startup applications to ensure consistent startups, minimizing wear and tear on major equipment, and reducing start-up time. It can also be used to evaluate process...
Here is my version of scrumptious Mapo tofu recipe which is meat-free and literally oil-free! It is so tasty that my family has graded it as one of my signature dishes. My boy will scoop the soup and pour it all over the rice on his plate and finish his meal in a short time with satisfaction, and...
This sugar-free healthy cake makes you feel fuller longer and prevents overeating, and it is gluten-free !I like to make this cake for parties and gatherings, and friends often asked me for the recipe.