Truths about the germs under your fingernails
1. Your nails may be harboring germs that can make you sick. Researchers found that bacteria that cause vomiting and diarrhea are often found under people's fingernails. The culprits? Changing diapers, poor bathroom hygiene and handling raw meat--all can leave behind unwanted guests under your nails.
2. Artificial nails are ickiest. They may look cleaner, because they mask what's building up underneath, say experts. And, what's lurking under there, well, it's not so pretty. Researchers believe that more germs are found under artificial nails than under real ones. (Would your decline a handshake to avoid germs?)
3. Potentially "fatal" germs can lurk under hospital workers' nails. Ugh, just when you think hospitals are safe places--this unsettling research notes that dirty fingernails could be the source of deadly infections passed from doctors and nurses to patients. An important note: Don't be afraid of hospitals, but also, don't be afraid to ask your health care provider to wash her hands when she comes into the room to examine you--especially if you don't see her scrub up right away or do so carelessly (one doctor who treated my son didn't even use soap!). Speaking of hospitals, did you see this post about patient safety? Scary stuff.
4. Sorry guys, your nails are germier. According to experts, men have more germs camping out under their fingernails than women. Yes ladies, it's OK to ask him to wash his hands now and then--especially before getting romantic!
5. Surprise! Nail biters may actually have cleaner nails. But, the good news stops there. According to research, while the act of biting nails may clear out bacteria, nail biters ingest more germs. Yuck!
Source: Here
News on X'mas week
I am sure everyone is expecting, at least, some good news for the coming 2009.
I received an email from my company's management on late Tuesday's evening concerning the 2009 compensation package.
The email stating that the company is deferring the timing of annual salaries increases to March 2009 instead of January 2009. Reason: to allow time for the Company to collect more market information (down sizing, pay cut????) to ensure that the Company is making a fair and competitive decision about increases [or decreases kah??? -.-III ). Talking about bonus? No eyes see.
I am not sure whether to take this piece of news as a good or bad news - "to collect more market information".
One thing for sure, I am going to take some prudence steps (you too??) for the coming year and to save as much as possible for the worst days O.o
Got to defer my plan to replace my car again liao :(
Ways to Save Your Job
These days, everyone is feeling the pinch. Turbulent markets lead to smaller budget, cancelled holiday parties and dinners, and even the closing of long-standing companies, it's natural to feel a little skittish about your job security. Declaring doomsday in your cubicle, though, is the last thing you want to do.
Start working to protect your job instead with the simple strategies that can help you weather the economic storm.
DON'T BE A GRUMBLER
Put simply, your attitude matters. In the midst of fiscal turmoil, there's no room for Divas. Shaky times can sink office morale, and no boss wants a troublemaker around adding to that. Even good performers who are high-maintenance can't escape the prospect of job loss. Arrogance just isn't going to cut it in the workplace anymore.
If you've ever been prone to carping about the incompetent office temp, the lack of company benefits or how your bite-size cube is cramping your style - even in hushed tones - now's the time to adjust your behavior and your outlook.
BE EXTRA USEFUL
Don't let the prospect of layoffs worry you to the point that you stop doing your job. Twiddling your thumbs and waiting for the ax to fall won't do anyone, especially your boss, a snippet of good.
If you're serious about wanting to keep your job, cutting corners on projects and completing items to a good-enough level simply won't do. In hard times, bosses are going to have edicts to let employees go. Put in the extra effort and be the happy, productive employee they'd like to see stick around. Meet your responsibilities - and then some: Look for opportunities to take on a special project or pitch in to help out a colleague or your boss.
REVAMP YOUR FACEBOOK, MYSPACE AND/OR FRIENDSTER PAGE
Employers do look - and regularly. Social media sites provide a fun way of keeping in touch, but remember that people may assume things about you (rightly or wrongly) based on the personal-life details you post online. It's not enough to remove the pictures of the party you went to last weekend or the tattoo convention you stumbled upon in Thailand. Make an effort to understand your corporate culture and how Facebook, Myspace or Friendster relates to that.
Go a step further, by removing snapshots of the luxe accommodations you sprang for in July or the pricey, high-end boots you splurged on. In these times it's easy for employers to say decisions are economy-driven, but unfortunately there may be other surprising reasons job-cut decisions are made - and workers may never hear about them. You don't want to send the message that you're spending money aimlessly because you don't need your paycheck and can afford to lose your job.
By the way, how many of you Facebook with your BOSS? No-no for me.
Thanks to Avatar: If you are interested to attend Ajahn Rahmavamso's talk on "Coping With Challenges In A Turbulent Economic Situation", please click the below picture to enlarge for details. The Buddhist ways?
Hong Kong TVB 2009 Calendar
With the current economic climate, many companies have started to cut costs. They don't print 2009 calendar anymore? No worries!!! Thanks to the internet.
And I chose August as the wallpaper.. hah hah :)
And I chose August as the wallpaper.. hah hah :)
Beware of Lottery Scam
I received the following email claims that I have won a cash prize of £1,000,000, wtf. It is about a fraud lottery scam. In the reality, they want MY money!!!
Guys, if you received such an email, please delete it immediately. There's no free lunch in this world, huh?
The Courtyard Garden Restaurant, Damansara Heights
Working in Damansara Heights is very challenging when come to foods. It's even worst if ones staying back to work overtime. There is nothing to eat for dinner. If you are sick with the foods at the food courts located at the various office buildings like HP, UOA and etc, you got to drive out to Sri Hartamas, Segambut or Section 17 for lunch.
To try something new, me and my fellow colleagues went to The Courtyard Garden Restaurant located at Lorong Dungun, Damansara Heights for lunch. It was a bungalow house turned into a restaurant.
They serve fusion foods with added local twist, suitable for business lunches. The restaurant offers a warm and cozy ambient.
For lunch sets, the prices are ranging from RM16++ to RM30++ per person. The set includes an ice lemon tea and a dessert.
We ordered the following menus:
#1 Indian-styled Lamb with Rice
#2 Terriyaki Chicken
#3 Beef Noodle
#4 Nasi Lemak
#5 Fried Fish with RiceAddress:
The Courtyard Garden Restaurant
10, Lorong Dungun, Damansara Heights
50490 Kuala Lumpur
Resv: 03-2093 9331
Big Apple Donuts at Tesco Puchong
For all the donuts lovers out there, you can now buy your favorite Big Apple Donuts at Tesco Puchong.
No need to drive all the way to 1-U, Subang Parade or Mid Valley.
With a cup of hot Nescafe on a rainy Monday, life is just great! A day that I do not need to think about office works.
By the way, I could not understand why I spent RM 11.50 on half dozen donuts. It's just a donuts anyway =)
Unbelievable!!! Food on the Move
Only if you think you have no time to eat a properly cooked fish....
Rid Yourself of Life's Little Annoyances
How to bid farewell to the things you want to eliminate from your life but can’t quite figure out how. Here are the tips!!!
Coffee Breath
Unlike onion and garlic odors, which enter your lungs and bloodstream, coffee breath can usually be curtailed by simply brushing your teeth and tongue, which are where odor-causing bacteria grow. A breath mint will mask the smell but only briefly. Can’t do either of the above? Fill your mug with water and give your mouth a swish.
Stomach Growls
If you suspected you should eat, you’re correct. But don’t chew gum. Swallowing air only exacerbates the sound.
Water in Your Ear
Mixes equal parts rubbing alcohol (to dry) and white vinegar (to disinfect) in an eyedropper. Then put a few drops in the ear canal, waits 30 seconds, and drains it.
Spinach in Teeth
Get creative, fake a cough and turn away, or pretend to drop something under the table so you can scrape your teeth. No toothpick? Try an earring post, or use a piece of thread as dental floss.
A Hand Stamp
Images from a fun night out should be stamped into your memory, not onto the back of your hand. Nail-polish remover with acetone, or baby wipes for those with sensitive skin, will remove a dark stamp.
Scars
Massage a new scar for five minutes, twice a day. Applying pressure forces the body to make scar tissue that is flatter and lighter in color. Start the treatment two to three weeks after the injury has healed and scabbing is gone. Stop rubbing after a year; no more improvement can be made to a scar after that.
Cramps
When a cramp hits, usually resulting from dehydration, don’t fight your instincts. Stretch the affected area and massage in a circular motion, using mild to moderate pressure. Squeezing the area will also work if massaging is too painful.
Lingering Scent of Perfume
One too many sample spritzes and now you’re emanating a heady mixture of vanilla, patchouli, and rose. Perfume molecules that are bound to skin oil and protein can take several days to evaporate.To speed the process, scrub skin with soap, hot water, and a loofah. Wiping with a cotton pad and alcohol also works.
Cat-Urine Odor
Apply absorbent litter to the wet spot. Vacuum up the litter and scrub the area with a mixture of 3/4 cup bleach in 1 gallon water. (Spot-test rugs first in an inconspicuous place.) The bleach oxidizes smelly sulfur compounds. Follow with a paste of baking soda and water; let it dry, then vacuum.
Athlete's Foot
To treat the infection, whose symptoms include itching and peeling, keep your feet dry (moisture allows fungus to proliferate) and apply an over-the-counter antifungal cream. Sprinkling on foot powder will help reduce perspiration.
Why French people park their cars like that?
When I was in Paris, I was wondering why the French peoples like to park their cars bumper-to-bumper.
I can think of a few possibilities:
- To show that French peoples are indeed romantic. They proved it from the way they parked their cars.
- This is because France has a small parking space which could only fit the size of a Smart car.
- To avoid their cars from being stolen.
What would happen if we Malaysians park our cars like that?
My Day...
I did a terrible thing last night after shutting down my laptop. I broke my laptop LCD panel when I wanted to close it. T__T
I closed it too hard and I should have stopped closing it when I heard the cracking sound. Wanted to call up the HP service center to ask how much it costs to get it fixed. I know that it not worth repairing but I am trying to save some moneys okay.
Luckily, I still can tightened it back to it's original condition. But, looks like I can't close it forever edi. As long as I still can online, it's not a problem at all.
I slept around 2 a.m. this morning (could not sleep after the above incident) and managed to reach my office around 9.20 a.m. after having breakfast at my regular kopitiam in Bangsar. I was on leave the day before and it took me almost two hours to clear my incoming emails, wtf.
After responding to a few 'important' emails, me and my colleagues went out at 12.10 p.m. to Lau Heong Seafood restaurant at Bandar Baru Sentul to have our lunch. There are two floors i.e. ground floor (no air-cond) and 1st floor (with air-conditioning). I went to the toilet to 'pee' and my colleagues taking care the menu. I didn't ask what they have ordered. One thing for sure, always ask for the specialties. Can't go wrong, right?
We ordered a few of their specialties like 'Chu Sau' (Pork Hand) and fried chicken wings (4 pairs). The Chu Sau dish is not very big as we asked for a reasonable portion for 8 persons. It came with a curry gravy.
Below is the squids and prawns on hot plate. It's taste like a nonya-styled cooking. I think this is a regular menu on the customers' order list as almost all the tables have this dish.
Chicken wings... Taste? Average only.
Another seafood dish: 'LaLa'
We have two other dishes actually i.e. a deep-fried vegi and stingray (Sezhuan-styled sauce). No photos cos it came out late and I was busy eating at that time mah. The total bill is less than RM150.00. Now, see if you can read the captain's hand writing and guessing the dishes' prices.
And if you want to know the location, click on the below map to enlarge. The shop is in the green circle.
Me and my colleagues reached the office around 2 something. Once I reached my workstation, I forgot that I left my door access card and cabinet keys inside my car. I got to go down to the car to get my card and keys. I bumped into Grace at the lobby as she walked out from a lift. She went to my office building to see her 'good fren'... hah hah. (Good fren means Doctor).
Later in the evening, not sure why, my colleague, Catherine, is not feeling well. She felt very dizzy and looked terrible. We are suspecting that she got foods poisoning. But the rest of us are alright. She wanted to ask her cousin to come to the office (with a friend) to bring her and drive her car back to Taman Midah. She was worried to left her Myvi at Pusat Bandar Damansara's parking overnight.
However, her cousin can only come after finishing some works. So, me and my other colleague, Kim, decided to bring her home. We left the office around 7 p.m. I drove her car, she showed the way with Kim on his car.
We managed to reached Taman Midah around 8 p.m. While on our way back to the office, we saw 4 cages containing chickens stranded at the Pandan roundabout. Very funny!! We are joking whether we should go down and catch a few chickens.
Kim could not had dinner with me because he need to rush to his in-laws' house. So, I got to 'ta-bau' a fried rice for my dinner and reached home around 10 something.
I'm off again on Friday as I got something to do as well. I decided to make chicken soup using a slow cooker. It will be ready by tomorrow lunch time ^_^
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