September 2009

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Now in taipei, there is a 3 days workshop. I cannot remember when was the last time i am at Taipei. Anyway the flight yesterday was relatively empty. Probably because it is already late week and school holidays are already over.

One of the senior stewardess saw me watching my movies on my ipod Touch and came over to ask me how i did it. I explained to her in a diagram and also provided her my contact. Service on SQ still tops in my opinion.

Watched The Proposal on the plane. Romantic  comedies are always one of my favourites. I particular like this one because of Sandra Bullocks!

NZ and WF are also here. even though they have less than a week with the company they have stayed for almost ( or even more ) than 2 decades.

Next week is going to be a gloomy week……

after the  Shop and Eat @ Hongkong trip, what is going to happen in the next few days ?.

 

1. I got a call from Nz and requested me to go over Taipei for a CCI workshop. Got the flight out to Taipei from Singapore on Thursday. Is going to be rush and i heard is going to eat into the weekend. Anyway i definately need to be back on Monday because there is a lot of things to be done next week

2. Europe Holidays is going to start officially on Oct 1 !! Yipee!

3. Zouk on Wednesday! Weixin bday and is recess week for S Group. A must go event!

after the  Shop and Eat @ Hongkong trip, what is going to happen in the next few days ?.

 

1. I got a call from Nz and requested me to go over Taipei for a CCI workshop. Got the flight out to Taipei from Singapore on Thursday. Is going to be rush and i heard is going to eat into the weekend. Anyway i definately need to be back on Monday because there is a lot of things to be done next week

2. Europe Holidays is going to start officially on Oct 1 !! Yipee!

3. Zouk on Wednesday! Weixin bday and is recess week for S Group. A must go event!

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Picture speaks a thousand words.

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There is a food and dining guide in one of the 8 days edition last year. I kept it and used it everytime i go hongkong. It tells you where are the best food in hongkong and how to go there. The first place we visited is the above, famous for its fish paste noodles. Something like our Bak Chor Mee.

 

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A auntie selling newspapers by the street. You see a lot of newspaper vendor in the streets of hongkong.

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Doesnt this picture looks… artistic ? LOL

 

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Eating Dim sum and we saw Ren Xian QI!!!

 

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Weelead busy taking pictures with his SLR while i enjoying myself . haha

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The sad thing is.. it ended with a DELAY FLIGHT. The original flight at 8.30pm was now pushed to 11.30pm. And i need to be at Taipei the next day for work!!!

after the  Shop and Eat @ Hongkong trip, what is going to happen in the next few days ?.

 

1. I got a call from Nz and requested me to go over Taipei for a CCI workshop. Got the flight out to Taipei from Singapore on Thursday. Is going to be rush and i heard is going to eat into the weekend. Anyway i definately need to be back on Monday because there is a lot of things to be done next week

2. Europe Holidays is going to start officially on Oct 1 !! Yipee!

3. Zouk on Wednesday! Weixin bday and is recess week for S Group. A must go event!

 

It was good. It was fun. Thank you all

Just resigned the agreement with Moto HR. The last day has been pushed back to Dec 31 because of a new project. only 12 of us are left. 9 of us are software. We were once 400 team department. Sighz.

Anyway , anything can happen in this 3 months so I will take it postively and carry on. Moreover like what i told YZ, there is no 十全十美. We already 八全九美 already , cannot ask for more

Saw this on i周刊, and i find it quite meaningful

为什么每只蚂蚁都长得一模一样?就是要老板认不出他们。一个星期上6天班,其实是有6只蚂蚁,1只蚂蚁上一天,所以我们应该向政府申请,一个星期上一天班,休息6天。 。。。。 但是好可惜,我们人类未达到这种文化程度。

There is a staff promotion on the 15th of September. You can either choose to go for the basic free package or opt for the more expensive one which cover more checks. I remember i read somewhere that we should go for a medical checkup every 5 years once you cross 30 years old. I think probably i should go for one now

 

Executive Package(Motorola)

EXECUTIVE PACKAGE (Item 10 – 48)

USUAL PRICE $208.65

NOW AVAILABLE TO STAFF AT $149.80 (Includes GST)

The package is inclusive of the BASIC PACKAGE, together with the following test:

HbA1C
10- HbA1C if glucose is above 7.0mmol/L

FULL BLOOD COUNT
11- Haemoglobin
12- RBC (RCC)
13- WCC (TWDC)
14- 5 Part Differential Count
15- Platelet Count
16- PCV
17- MCH/MCV
18- MCHC
19- Blood Film Comment
Screens for diseases like anaemia (low red blood cell count), clotting disorders, leukemia and infections.

KIDNEY FUNCTION TEST
20- Sodium
21- Potassium
22- Chloride
23- Urea
24- Creatinine
Our kidneys regulate the salt and water components in our body. They also help to excrete unwanted waste substance. This test analyses the blood content of sodium, potassium, chloride, urea and creatinine.

LIVER FUNCTION TEST
25- Total Protein
26- Albumin
27- Globulin
28- A/G Ratio
29- Total Bilirubin
30- Alkaline Phosphatase
31- ALT
32- AST
33- Gamma GT
This test together with the AFP test is recommended for surveillance of persons with known chronic Hepatitis B infection. The liver function test is used for monitoring of liver function, which may be affected by chronic inflammation eg hepatitis B, prolonged consumption of medication and/or alcohol.

BONE DISEASE
34- Calcium
35- Phosphate
36- Uric Acid
This test comprises Calcium and Phosphate, which are important bone minerals.

VDRL
37- Syphilis
38 – TPPA if VDRL is reactive
This screens for syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection

URINE FEME
39- Full and Microscopic Examination of Urine
In this test, the urine sample is tested biochemically as well as examined under the microscope for protein, glucose, specific gravity, pH, ketones, red and white blood cells

RHEUMATOID FACTOR
40- Rheumatoid Factor
The Rheumatoid Factor is associated with inflammatory joint disease (Rheumatoid Arthritis). You may wish to opt for this test if you suffer from recurrent joint pains.

HEPATITIS A SCREENING
41- Hepatitis A Antibody (HAV IgG)
Hepatitis A is an infectious disease which can cause acute liver swelling and yellowing of skin. It is transmitted by contaminated food or water as well as consumption of contaminated shellfish such as cockles, mussels and oysters. The test determines whether you have immunity against the Hepatitis A virus and is recommended if you are a known Hepatitis B carrier, or if you are a frequent overseas traveller, or if you have a habit of eating shellfish.

HEPATITIS B SCREENING
42- Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg)
43- Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (HBsAb)
The Hepatitis B screen comprises the Hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg) and antibody (anti-HBsAb). 6% of the local population have chronic Hepatitis B infection and are at increased risk of liver hardening and liver cancer. Vaccination is recommended if immunity is tested negative.

THYROID DISORDER
44-Free Thyroxine (Free T4)
45- TSH if free T4 is abnormal
The thyroid gland controls our basal metabolic rate. An increased level may result in: loss of weight, increased appetite, heat intolerance and/or short temperament. A decreased level will cause the opposite to occur. This test measures the free thyroxine level. We recommend this test if you suffer from any of the above symptoms.

CANCER MARKERS
46- Tumour Marker Liver (Alpha fetoprotein – AFP)
47- Tumour Marker Colon & Lungs (Carcinoembryonic Antigen – CEA)
CEA may be elevated in selected cases of cancers of the large intestines and lung. However, mild elevations may also be seen in smokers. You may wish to opt for this test if you have a family history of related cancers.
AFP (alphafetoprotein) This test together with the liver function test is recommended for surveillance of persons with known chronic Hepatitis B infection.

48- Prostate (PSA) – for males only
Adenocarcinoma of the prostate is the sixth most common cancer among men here. As screening with PSA has the potential of diagnosing organ confined disease, the use of PSA for early detection is available here for the gentleman who is aware of the potential risks and benefits.

didnt blogged for about 9 days , was busy with so many things. below are 10 tihngs that probably happened in the last 10 days i can still remember very clearly

1. Heard on the radio about a book call "丢掉50样东西,找回100分人生” and realise it is actually translated from a english book call “Throw away Fifty Things, Unclutter your life”. I went to borrow it and start reading. Got ready a box that says “To Sell” and “To Throw”. already put a few stuff in there. haha

2. Bought my Canon HF200 camera! I love it. But the deal is better in Comex :( MS color give me $200 cash rebate, i wasnt expecting Comex to do so too. They throw in a addition wide angle lens + a 16GB HDSC card. Sighz.

3. Ex KS IV , with weichian special appearance completed. I still need to get the video done! Watch this space

4. Ex 911 completed! Has lots of fun especially the Taboo and the Barcounter. Wait for the Video! Watch this space one more time

5. Nike 10k Run, I couldnt get my tee shirt size so in the end i never join

6. Went to Army open house 2009 and was quite impressed. Took a ride in the LightSabre ( i think thats what is called ) . Check out the virgin debut video made with my HF200!

7. Resumed my running training to prepare for Std Chart Run 2009. Can i make it below 2 hours this time ?

8. The extension with Moto is almost completed. Now waiting for HR to provide the new contract to sign. That will means i will be with Motorola till End Dec. Who knows what will happen then ?

9. Send Granny to the hospital for generic checkup. Told us to reach 2 hours before the 9.20am appotinment and turns out that the clinic only opens at 8am!!!

10. I flipped the first page of my PMP book. I need to flip more pages each day.

The Day I Bang my Car @ Motorola

If i can remember correctly it is probably the 2nd time i bang my car . It was a rainy day and the carpark was slippery. I had a urgent Nature’s call and was on my way back from Lunch with a guildmate @ Turf City ( got 50% !! )

I didnt remember when was the last time I change my car tyre, i think i have never change it before. I blame myself for trying to act like a F1 Racer , and also blame myself for not changing the tyres when the mileage hits 30k. The car skidded when i make the turn in the carpark. As a result, the front left hits the wall where all the motobikes are parked. I was damn lucky there IS NOT A SINGLE bike there. The car hit the wall with a BANG… my Nature’s call is gone.

I alight from the car and to my surprise, there is no Dent!!! just some scratches on the bumber and the front body which I think i can bear to live with it till further damages.

Thank Goodness