2019-11-02 17:48
All investments carry risks in connection with the perceived value of rewards, which may not necessarily materialise according to your expectation and you may even end up with a loss.Likewis… Read More
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Everyday presents both new opportunities and challenges. As such, we need to constantly refresh ourselves with a good night's sleep as well as renew our mind by refreshing our thoughts and rehearse on that which is true, noble, just, pure, lovely and of good report. May you be blessed as you read and share Daily Refreshing!
2019-11-02 08:05
When a person litters in Singapore, he is slapped (figuratively) with a punitive pecuniary fine, literally. This has worked well although there are still incidences of killer-litters (sad bu… Read More
2019-10-27 13:00
When was the last time you got inspired by a bank beyond thinking about your dollars and cents?Through the deft use of film, DBS will show you that bankers have an understanding heart to fue… Read More
2019-10-27 12:45
The art of happiness would encompass getting a grip on how you respond to adverse circumstances rather than react to them.Well, you can have the best of both worlds as you take the science o… Read More
2019-10-13 01:31
One touch of heaven and your life will never be the same again.When we are touched afresh by our Creator God, the spirit man on the inside of us is awakened and we are reminded of where we c… Read More
2019-09-29 01:46
Getting out of one's comfort zone is a cliche that is a tad too comfortable (pun intended) if you wanna really change your life. The stark truth is you need to steel yourself to take forcefu… Read More
2019-09-29 01:03
For your refreshing, you may wanna to visit Steve Mueller's Planet of Success blog where you will find topics of interest such as:Photo by Michael Fousert on Unsplash* Motivation* Overcoming… Read More
2019-09-28 03:09
Opportunities abound to those who seek them. Find a way to serve in spite of your limitations which seek to bind or constrain you.Let Ms Sumaiyah Ghazali inspires you.Click here for Gun… Read More
2019-09-27 18:00
The following clip is for your inspiration. Be prepared to be stirred.Click here for Dana Winner - One Moment In Time - live [Lyrics] HD | Liefde Voor Muziek | VTM Read More
2019-09-27 17:47
Children will invariably get to answer the question of: "What do you want to do when you grow up?" With enthusiasm they will chipped in with answers such as doctor, fireman or footballer.As… Read More
2019-09-17 15:48
The freedom to choose is empowering. In spite of external limitations you will, by and large, still have room enough to manoeuvre and make a choice. Even more potent than the… Read More
2019-09-15 01:27
Buying a watch through an e-retailer has been a satisfying breeze for many customers all over the world based on the reviews at skywatches.com.sgI believe that it is a good value proposition… Read More
2019-08-12 03:05
You've gotta take care of the most important person in your life -- you. Taking a leaf from Lucille Ball, "Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yo… Read More
2019-08-08 18:43
Polar Cafe's National Day Parade (NDP) cakeCold Storage Supermarket salutes the foodie nationBreadTalk's take on Chilli Crab and Curry CrabClick here for NDP 2019 Theme Song - Our Singa… Read More
2019-08-04 03:23
The ability to listen is vital to effective interpersonal communication. You will be amazed how much deposit you make into the speaker's emotional bank account when you truly listen to him o… Read More
2019-08-04 02:21
Do you find life dreary when you look out from the window of your room? Life's situations come as they are but you do not need to allow it to paint the beautiful and colourful life of your d… Read More
2019-08-03 16:57
If you are a tea drinker or a fan of Tolkien or Nicholas Hoult, you are in for this treat.Photo by Robert Bye on UnsplashClick here for TOLKIEN | TCBS Tea Etiquette Part 1 Click he… Read More
2019-06-22 05:40
You are like a saw. If you are not sharp through regular sharpening, you will not be able to live out your full potential optimally. Recalling 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull bo… Read More
2019-06-02 15:08
Are you feeling lousy right now? Great. You can feel better again by making a decision in the face of your conditions.Photo by Gabriel Silvério on UnsplashGrab a drink and let Tony Ro… Read More
2019-05-19 15:14
What if you can put a face to your bag? How would it look like? Would there a trend for people to get their face on their bag without appearing to be narcissistic? Read More
2019-05-19 15:13
Impossible burger with its vegan patty looking and tasting like real beef is no longer impossible.But, the following take by Standard Chartered Bank takes the beef for making Instant noodle… Read More
2019-05-19 14:55
Your mind can be tricked in a good way. If you have a bad dream of being chased by a ferocious dog, that's not good.On the other hand, if you are taking the train and it is bedecked with sta… Read More
2019-05-19 00:57
Welcome to the wonderful world of electric guitars where the likes of BB King and Eric Clapton teases and serenades you with the rhythm, screech and squeal of their repertoire of guitars to… Read More
2019-05-18 18:10
The story behind Brand's essence of chicken as gleaned from it's website goes like this:"King George IV's flagging health inspired the Royal Chef, Mr Henderson William Brand, to create an es… Read More
2019-05-11 15:22
In the darkness of night or the darkness of your soul, that's the place to never forget that the fireworks will come. The champion on the inside of you is like a boxer who keeps trainin… Read More
2019-05-10 16:27
Football or soccer is often regarded as the beautiful game. Usually most matches are ordinary drama with 11 players from each team competing for a ball and trying to get it into the opp… Read More
2019-03-31 16:43
"Thousands Have Lived Without Love, Not One Without Water." – W.H.AudenHere are some water saving ideas for your absorption:-"No Water. No Life. No Blue. No Green." – Sylvia Earl… Read More
2019-03-31 16:33
Fruit juices can be a healthy choice, especially when freshly squashed, unless you have medical restrictions.However, those pre-packed ones from the supermarket might be an overkill as they… Read More
2019-03-31 16:11
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2019-03-10 15:41
From afar, this is one unusual Caucasian security guard stationed in Singapore.On closer scrutiny, that 'security guard' is but a display of Marc Sijan's hyper-realistic sculptures."Work" by… Read More
2019-03-10 15:25
No two artists are the same. Stop comparing.Life is not about being better than someone else; it's about being and becoming the person that God has called forth in you.No two paintings of th… Read More
2019-03-10 02:22
If you lose control of your drone and crash it into a glasshouse there will be a consequential shattering effect. Likewise, when your Grab or Uber driver made a wrong turn while exiting from… Read More
2019-03-02 16:43
You can be alone and yet not feel lonely. Loneliness is a despondency of feeling left out from the company of other people.Solitude is a way different cup of tea than loneliness. Time… Read More
2019-02-24 06:55
This year's Light Art Festival was special as it also commemorated the founding of Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles 200 years ago.Click here to view the installations for this bicentennial… Read More
2019-02-24 05:15
Words are powerful be it written, spoken or sung. They give us a voice of what is being communicated. In particular, when words are composed and performed as a song with panache, they n… Read More
2019-02-10 03:09
Incidentally, in this month also on February 5, Pink was honoured with a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.Click here for Pink's Message to Her Family at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony Is… Read More
2019-02-10 03:00
2019-02-06 06:00
There are hawker food and restaurant food. Which is better? All other things being equal, it would depend on the cook or chef. While hawker food is general low-brow in comparison… Read More
2019-02-04 06:31
On this morning of Chinese New Year Eve around 9 a.m., the street scene along New Bridge Road in the heart of Chinatown is still quiet. The traffic is light and workers who are not on leave… Read More
2019-02-02 17:25
If the purpose of a wrist watch is to tell you the time of the day, do you really need to wear one when your smartphone or computer can already fulfill this need?One would have thought that… Read More
2019-01-27 03:12
Having heard of star-studded hotels, food and army generals, have you heard of shoe ranking by the number of stars?Perhaps not until now, where Converse stole the thunder with this witty tag… Read More
2019-01-27 02:57
For an artist such as David Kracov, the hot air balloons speak of "Love is in the air (vertical)" as encapsulated in his following artwork:For the following merchandiser, the hot air balloon… Read More
2019-01-27 02:40
If you require a driver for your personal mobility device, the following vehicle will meet your need.You and your spouse can now travel together in tandem for an enhanced quality of life eve… Read More
2019-01-12 17:48
Dyson has reinvented household equipment by producing items such as the cordless vacuum cleaner, bladeless fans and bladeless hair dryer. There is also plans to make electric car. My wi… Read More
2019-01-12 17:27
Unless you have low self-esteem, you could get a kick by obtaining a handcrafted miniature of the one and only wonderful you in the form of a "Duo Me Doll" Read More
2019-01-12 17:14
This is how to stay in the shade of an umbrella when cycling in the sun. Read More
2019-01-12 17:07
Won't you wanna to play peekaboo with my pikachu?Would you give a grade "A: 10" for my jacket? Read More
2019-01-12 17:01
This is the most realistic durian cake that I have ever seen:-It also happen to be the priciest 1 kg cake at SGD 188.00.But to the purist, there is nothing which can displace with the origin… Read More
2019-01-12 16:53
Some say that Temptations' Signature Chocolate Mousse Etoile is the best chocolate cake in Singapore. Impressively, Temptations has won awards such as "Best Cake Shop in Singapore"… Read More
2019-01-07 17:03
Speaking of creativity, IKEA has well driven the point home with the following advertisement on a taxi with the driver at home.IKEA: "Home. Where creative minds bloom."In one fell swoop, IKE… Read More
2019-01-06 17:16
Where looks are concerned, the KIA Stonic is ahead of its pack of similar cars.Photo courtesy of Auto Express (www.autoexpress.co.uk)Click here for Discover the new Kia Stonic SUV (spon… Read More
2019-01-05 16:34
Once you have the bare necessities of life such as freedom, education, food, shelter, money to live by, mobile phone and your own computer access to the internet, you are good.Indulgences su… Read More
2018-12-30 16:45
These blocks of public housing flats in Teck Whye, Singapore, have been refreshed with an avant-garde splash of Mondrian-like artwork Read More
2018-12-30 16:42
Now this is what I would call a BIG Mac.Incidentally, the Guinness record holder for the “Largest Hamburger Commercially Available,” is a 590 pound burger produced by Ted Re… Read More
2018-12-30 02:07
In a few lines on this marque, the Ferrari has formed and brought forth a refined beauty with immense horsepower to boot."I have yet to meet anyone quite so stubborn as myself and animated b… Read More
2018-12-30 01:52
This red beauty is gleaming in the sun and waiting for its owner to fire it up to go on a spin and paint the town red by seizing the roads Read More
2018-12-29 17:17
The following is a formidable and robust performance of Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 5 in E♭ major, Op. 73 by Krystian Zimerman together with the Vienna Philharmonic Orche… Read More
2018-12-29 04:41
What is music? Music is vocal and/or instrumental sounds that is created and combined harmoniously to bring forth an audible form of expression that invokes our emotion.In nature, the chirpi… Read More
2018-12-25 16:49
Joo Chiat is located on the Eastern part of Singapore between Geylang Serai and Katong. The many variants of "Joo Chiat" roads there derived their names from Mr Chew Joo Chiat who was a… Read More
2018-12-23 16:58
According to Wikipedia:-"Strictly Come Dancing (informally known as Strictly) is a British television dance contest in which celebrities partner with professional dancers to compete in mainl… Read More
2018-12-22 16:52
One of the best way to discourage anyone from leaning the Chinese language is to freak them out with "biang", which happens to be the most complex Chinese character to be assembled with 62 s… Read More
2018-12-21 18:05
People are fascinated with other people amongst other things. This is borne out by why movies, novels, literature and internet media channels such as YouTube and Instagram involving peo… Read More
2018-12-14 16:02
You would have heard "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song for the umpteenth time over the years.However, do you you know the truths concealed in that song? Click here for The History of… Read More
2018-12-08 17:04
2018-12-08 16:57
The following 'sweet' shoe is pushing new boundary and adding vibrancy to the competition for footwear.This revolutionary shoe might just be what you are looking for, especially if you have… Read More
2018-12-02 15:39
What has a tap got to do with whether or not you are becoming smarter? Read on. This used to be a pretty cool tap which is turned on automatically whenever the sensor detects your… Read More
2018-11-30 15:14
The following clips from BBC's "How To Stay Young" might be an eye-opener to you as you discover that you have two age: birth age and body age. Photo by Sam Sabourin on UnsplashIt is we… Read More
2018-11-30 14:31
"When you are fully charged, you get more done. You have better interactions. Your mind is sharp, and your body is strong. On days when you are fully charges, you experience high levels of e… Read More
2018-11-25 08:15
Yesterday is a memory. The miracle of Today is a gift waiting for you to unwrap and savour. Are you still stuck with tomorrow along the following lines by The Beatles? "Yesterday a… Read More
2018-11-25 05:40
Even though bereft of winter and all that it entails, the atmosphere of a wintry Christmas has, as before, blown its way to a tropical country like Singapore. For example, here is a whi… Read More
2018-11-22 14:35
In a flash the thumb drive has been cut down by more than half its original size without any loss of storage capacity. This is a boon for users of external storage devices.The hassle with th… Read More
2018-11-17 16:53
The recent Remembrance Day (aka Poppy Day) observed by the Commonwealth Nations on 11 November 2018 commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War (… Read More
2018-11-17 15:38
Further to the earlier post on UOB 37th Painting of the Year, 2018, the following is my favourite painting therefrom (yes, i have saved the best for last!):-Highly CommendedEmerging Artist C… Read More
2018-11-17 03:24
Here are just some highlights of winners in the recent UOB 37th Painting of the Year competition for your viewing and contemplation:-2018 UOB Painting of the YearEstablished Artist Category… Read More
2018-11-11 06:54
In his book "Before Happiness", Shawn Achor puts forth his case that your potential can be evoked by changing your mindset or deep-seated limiting beliefs. He opined that "The better yo… Read More
2018-11-11 05:37
This gleaming Mini Cooper is all beefed up and ready to hit the road Read More
2018-11-11 04:49
“Life is like a box of chocolate, you never know what you're going to get.” ― Winston Groom Read More
2018-11-09 16:39
Excuse me, where is your life heading? Are you on target or do you even have a target?Make your target clear. Hold it high in your mind so that you do not divert from it as a result of the d… Read More
2018-11-04 15:51
"The most wasted of all days is one without laughter." -- e. e. cummings"Laughter is important, not only because it makes us happy, it also has actual health benefits. And that's because lau… Read More
2018-11-03 03:10
Life and death is like the ebb and flow of waves. People appear and disappear.While we have life, let's not squander our time. We do not need the daily headlines in the news of tragedy to re… Read More
2018-11-03 02:40
If you need to wear a necktie regularly as part of your work outfit or you need one for a special event, then Isrida Silk & Tie Collections would tie-in nicely with what you need.At Isri… Read More
2018-10-28 02:38
The robots are getting ubiquitous. The following 'noisy' robot cleaner has started work at a local shopping mall with minimal or no supervision at all as the human supervisor is not in… Read More
2018-10-27 16:22
What you say and how you treat other people can affect their happiness. Likewise, what you hear and how other people handle you can affect your happiness. Photo by Ankush Minda on Unspl… Read More
2018-10-27 05:45
Enough of the Dark Knight. It is time for Darkwing Duck (aka the Duck Knight) to make a splash again.This knight is 'the terror that flaps in the night' and has a penchant for saying, "Let's… Read More
2018-10-20 02:29
Not everyone has the licence, training and what-nots to strap on and fly his or her own aeroplane.Source: Wikipedia However, you can certainly strap your flight of fancy on your wrist&n&hell…Read More
2018-10-19 18:06
When you are stuck with a problem, you can move forward by shifting your mindset. Consider the following diagram where the Problem is overwhelming and has left U hanging in the air.Howe… Read More
2018-10-14 17:00
Tea is no longer what it used to be. Not being a regular tea drinker, I have often wondered why there is always a crowd of people waiting patiently (the calming effect of tea, erh?)&nbs&hell…Read More
2018-10-13 18:15
For the longest time, the default thinking is that you will be happy when you are successful. However, when you have achieved one level of success, you raise the bar for a higher level… Read More
2018-10-06 03:22
As gleaned from its website, these are the salient unique selling propositions of Gorilla Watches:1. Power"Fuelled by a combined passion for cars and watches, exploring the fine line between… Read More
2018-10-06 02:48
We are the sum of our thoughts, including imagination. This may be true where our thoughts and creative ideas/images/concepts translate into corresponding actions. We are the sum of our… Read More
2018-10-05 18:03
Dreams are made of stuffs such as spider webs, eggs, organic cells, precious gems and fireworks. These are the recurring images which crop up in Sunny Chyun's dreams.Sunny Chyun is the 2017… Read More
2018-10-03 15:33
Life can be different and better. You can be happier with a meaningful and purposeful life as you keep learning the ropes of navigating your own life. "They can because they think… Read More
2018-10-02 17:50
Most of us would dream of growing a money tree, owning a cash cow, or finding the proverbial goose that lay golden eggs.Thoughts alone are futile if we do not take actions. We need to start… Read More
2018-10-01 17:07
There is nothing new under the sun, but it will be a while before we can all reach that conclusion.For now, we can do our part to spread the word and make the okapi as common as a giraffe or… Read More
2018-09-29 17:38
You are unique. There is no one quite like you except for your twin sibling and futuristic clone.Bloom where you are planted. Be the best that you can be. Develop your natural giftings and i… Read More
2018-09-29 15:53
Further to the post of 26/09/2018 on taking action, the following message from Reebok will add fuel to keep you on the move without losing touch with your humanity.As you keep moving and exp… Read More
2018-09-27 17:21
What makes you happy? Can you sustain it or does it come and go beyond your power to control it?Photo by hafizh armynazrie on UnsplashEmily Esfahani Smith would have you know that finding me… Read More
2018-09-26 16:00
The Importance of Taking ActionBy: Daniel N. BrownEnjoying a good life is common to us all. We all want the same things, good health, positive relationships, fulfilling career, and enough mo… Read More
2018-09-23 02:57
Music can work wonders to your atmosphere.For some help to chill out while, say, reading a book or prodding to get on with your tasks at hand, you might find the following refreshing.Click h… Read More
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