tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18785766012619945182024-03-14T03:04:12.376+08:00SINGAPOREDREAMsingaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.comBlogger352125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-62170090194663159042022-11-06T03:24:00.010+08:002022-11-06T03:27:05.581+08:00Singapore to Atlanta, alone.<p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">From my home to Doha, it was a 19 hours journey.
Stop over 3 hours. From Doha to Atlanta hotel, it was a 17 hours journey. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PkHs3ERBMK98BDpSxmLA4IyKpmiuWoIfLioJ0JJOMXEeoMMpeSH1JeyAdwSKLiFDnopaAwODvJmG6jfOHzrOYZM4W7Lv6qdnr5305DmNwlxaLyZLvzqn82IvIlq1A9E8zMni2qkRXnXzJ1Y2nqWHY8-vcy7BYfDTcFSlOSrk6xRI6QMeMh6J3X0AfQ/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-05%20at%203.19.55%20PM(3).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PkHs3ERBMK98BDpSxmLA4IyKpmiuWoIfLioJ0JJOMXEeoMMpeSH1JeyAdwSKLiFDnopaAwODvJmG6jfOHzrOYZM4W7Lv6qdnr5305DmNwlxaLyZLvzqn82IvIlq1A9E8zMni2qkRXnXzJ1Y2nqWHY8-vcy7BYfDTcFSlOSrk6xRI6QMeMh6J3X0AfQ/w565-h318/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-05%20at%203.19.55%20PM(3).jpeg" width="565" /></a> </span><br /><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4yg5itrKn1nuf-QM9nbCGvsLUapp6J0AzhzyA2m381nPoJAEr_06nqJd3MeTK8VMln2lYdpR_wosK1XI6O_KJ4_3Ei45XVmySBxgUJzFmwE0Elgjz7A-4st2m0lE-BiNkIwsp6-rkYIdL9qMF0iJQDT-T_K8O0E_RE7ItFh7NOFNmEwRVtAuFvg3crg/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-05%20at%203.19.55%20PM(4).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="601" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4yg5itrKn1nuf-QM9nbCGvsLUapp6J0AzhzyA2m381nPoJAEr_06nqJd3MeTK8VMln2lYdpR_wosK1XI6O_KJ4_3Ei45XVmySBxgUJzFmwE0Elgjz7A-4st2m0lE-BiNkIwsp6-rkYIdL9qMF0iJQDT-T_K8O0E_RE7ItFh7NOFNmEwRVtAuFvg3crg/w338-h601/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-05%20at%203.19.55%20PM(4).jpeg" width="338" /></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size: x-small;">At Doha Airport to Atlanta.</span> <br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Total of 39 hours traveling one way to
attend a 24 hours workshop by the International Society of Arboriculture.
Leaders from all the world chapters would come to attend. This year, they
talked about the governance and management tools of non-profit organizations.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAkmWigU0QYXgseWDGl2kv-V8w7pAT8S6gfS3DcSRxNA4YbciV1SuZmbz4EV3KjL3NrhGWzKw4dgkQD4bKg6Br5zego4K1QLxatw4_eoSSouMdIarH3TnOMu9hQvfp6ffzuOo3mqzgs4x2SJ1dxgfqlrGcJA59jgIpfF_WeUh6IqJj1KkT0OCJntzEg/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-05%20at%203.19.55%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAkmWigU0QYXgseWDGl2kv-V8w7pAT8S6gfS3DcSRxNA4YbciV1SuZmbz4EV3KjL3NrhGWzKw4dgkQD4bKg6Br5zego4K1QLxatw4_eoSSouMdIarH3TnOMu9hQvfp6ffzuOo3mqzgs4x2SJ1dxgfqlrGcJA59jgIpfF_WeUh6IqJj1KkT0OCJntzEg/w566-h318/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-05%20at%203.19.55%20PM.jpeg" width="566" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">At the immigration, it was easy. However,
for Singaporeans, we have to apply for an ESTA pass 72 hours before the flight,
or else on the Singapore side, we will be rejected. That's why I changed my
flight in Singapore</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/esta"> https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/esta </a><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">So, the immigration officer asked the
standard questions. It was quite easy as I have all the hard-copy documents in
a file.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Immigration: hey, you are good to go.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">He didn’t stamp on my passport.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Immigration: well, we have the i94 and
that’s good. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">That i94 is a federal electronic system.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Me: how do I prove that I have entered the
USA? For example, my wife would be questioning me about where did I go during
these few days?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Ok. He made a physical stamp.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhV2Vz8faH_fluaYunKn1rAVlB-6M5YWqacc8-p7UGnthfLV_6T6r_nrFHfgb5VIcKdELjmCeqbZdZpJTKgYrhP6JlHO_tUCCVb01H1uWVrmPZuqtnAqwDwcYuOWSNo3xi4p4LxH-KtawORrmJMdFmVEPJ5ByBAs0wJXmob8l8Q7RDR0_fjVmGbLZYww/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-05%20at%203.19.55%20PM(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhV2Vz8faH_fluaYunKn1rAVlB-6M5YWqacc8-p7UGnthfLV_6T6r_nrFHfgb5VIcKdELjmCeqbZdZpJTKgYrhP6JlHO_tUCCVb01H1uWVrmPZuqtnAqwDwcYuOWSNo3xi4p4LxH-KtawORrmJMdFmVEPJ5ByBAs0wJXmob8l8Q7RDR0_fjVmGbLZYww/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-05%20at%203.19.55%20PM(1).jpeg" width="248" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">While picking up my luggage in Atlanta, I
saw a movie crew taking a shot of the series 'Border Security. It reminds me
how difficult it was to answer those questions carefully or else I will be
locked up.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3uXlRADKPaJgP5DOTclAc_vxIZ1XQCOQJOFLUhHpMtFnNBmUW3a6ByRSitrHptYNtPvAeVoN_cKWfJlpnpYXW7v8jQdimyVX2n_WU6XExML80U5NJ3C1bEcQKctx673-esYYjQjfdUUUhoyCjMfCwRDU31aqmBlutG9CW7nmQTdKu12E6pSCrNYUZVA/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-05%20at%203.19.55%20PM(2).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3uXlRADKPaJgP5DOTclAc_vxIZ1XQCOQJOFLUhHpMtFnNBmUW3a6ByRSitrHptYNtPvAeVoN_cKWfJlpnpYXW7v8jQdimyVX2n_WU6XExML80U5NJ3C1bEcQKctx673-esYYjQjfdUUUhoyCjMfCwRDU31aqmBlutG9CW7nmQTdKu12E6pSCrNYUZVA/w623-h350/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-05%20at%203.19.55%20PM(2).jpeg" width="623" /></a><br /><span lang="EN-GB"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">After picking up the luggage while exiting,
a big black man in plain clothes showed me his police pass and wanted to have
my passport. I asked him how do I know if this is a real badge. He said his
colleague at the counter can verify.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Police: did you pack the luggage all by
yourself?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Me: some only. My wife did some.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Police: Will you be fully responsible for
whatever is here?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Me: Yes.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">While he was searching my luggage, he was
asking me some technical questions like when are you returning to your country,
what are you here for, do you have an email about your conference?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Well, everything cleared, and I'm free to
go. While packing up, I asked: can I see your batch again because it doesn’t
have any serial number or face ID.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Police: Hey, I got all the stuff to be the
police. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">He flip up his shirt, showed me those
weapons, and walked off.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Cool. That was an experience.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></p>
<p><style>@font-face
{font-family:"Cambria Math";
panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;
mso-font-charset:0;
mso-generic-font-family:roman;
mso-font-pitch:variable;
mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face
{font-family:DengXian;
panose-1:2 1 6 0 3 1 1 1 1 1;
mso-font-alt:等线;
mso-font-charset:134;
mso-generic-font-family:auto;
mso-font-pitch:variable;
mso-font-signature:-1610612033 953122042 22 0 262159 0;}@font-face
{font-family:Calibri;
panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;
mso-font-charset:0;
mso-generic-font-family:swiss;
mso-font-pitch:variable;
mso-font-signature:-536859905 -1073732485 9 0 511 0;}@font-face
{font-family:"\@DengXian";
panose-1:2 1 6 0 3 1 1 1 1 1;
mso-font-charset:134;
mso-generic-font-family:auto;
mso-font-pitch:variable;
mso-font-signature:-1610612033 953122042 22 0 262159 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal
{mso-style-unhide:no;
mso-style-qformat:yes;
mso-style-parent:"";
margin:0cm;
margin-bottom:.0001pt;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;
mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-fareast-font-family:DengXian;
mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;
mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;
mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;}.MsoChpDefault
{mso-style-type:export-only;
mso-default-props:yes;
font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;
mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-fareast-font-family:DengXian;
mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;
mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;}div.WordSection1
{page:WordSection1;}</style></p>singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043832989616220171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-16589636278893131972020-04-22T23:09:00.001+08:002020-04-22T23:12:43.474+08:00Adding salt to the wound.<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">This post is not about hating foreign workers, don’t want them to come Singapore or things like that. It is about the reality of situation that is happening.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">To start off, I will share with you about a fine I got today, then about me, in the landscape industry, trying to change the thought of contract owners in employing Singaporeans, like how other country is doing for tree surgery work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">Ok, went downstairs after dinner for a smoke with mask during covid outside the provision shop, wanted to buy some cold drinks. I took my time enjoying the puff, looking at the trees around and many shops closed. There are still some people hanging out there. I can understand their stress… I saw 2 young dark skin guys walking around as if they are looking for an address to go to. They have their backpack with them and mask. Looking at the tree, I was thinking to do a lesson for my students this Friday on what I can show them during this COVID circuit breaker season. I would usually dump my butt somewhere neat but I throw them into the nearby drain. When I was browsing for the drinks, the 2 ‘lost’ dark skin guys came over and said, excuse me… I thought they are young foreign workers that lost their way and at this time they should be in their dorm. Serious.. sorry to say being dark skin but that’s what I want to say. Because everyday I am handling things with young foreign workers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">And so, excuse me… I am from the NEA, you threw your cigg butt into your drain, can I have your IC?<br /><br />so I gave them, I told them don’t go away, I am getting some drinks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">I bought some cold packet drinks, some stout, line up to pay, that’s about 7-10mins. I come back to them and they are still keying in data from my IC. I said, covid season, can u quickly take a pic of my IC and do what ever you want so I can go back fast. Then they bring out a wireless printer to issue me the fine…. Explaining to me whats what. I ask them, can I see your pass clearly? One on right showed me he is from NEA, the left on is from cisco, doing video recording.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">When they want to return me the IC and the fine slip, request them to sanitize the ic, leave the IC and the fine slip on the floor and they should leave, keeping social distancing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">Serve me right. I should not have litter. Its S$300. Ministry of Finance just gave every adult Singaporeans $600 for this Covid situation. Very kind of them and we always receive perks when near election period.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hJBYZATiHS0/XqBdzTxSJsI/AAAAAAAALoY/VG2w11_B9zg62hIATsA5exW2LvwXdacPQCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2020-04-22%2Bat%2B9.41.35%2BPM.jpeg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hJBYZATiHS0/XqBdzTxSJsI/AAAAAAAALoY/VG2w11_B9zg62hIATsA5exW2LvwXdacPQCK4BGAYYCw/s320/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2020-04-22%2Bat%2B9.41.35%2BPM.jpeg" width="240" /></a></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">So, about me trying to change the industry by advocating the service buyer in implementing using local workforce.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">I work in a tree management company. In 2013, one of my landscape friend got a 3 years job in a famous park. He need to set up a tree work team. Very nice of him to hire me to be his trainer and I get paid S$1500 monthly to set up his tree work team. I helped him with his current resources. I managed to train up 2 good foreign workers to execute tree maintenance and managing the need of the park management. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qxmT_XB7IyU/XqBdrc5URNI/AAAAAAAALoQ/92fmuicYe78wJEKbRfHPQ3ODrxyptlYdwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/training-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qxmT_XB7IyU/XqBdrc5URNI/AAAAAAAALoQ/92fmuicYe78wJEKbRfHPQ3ODrxyptlYdwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/training-5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">In 2016, my friend got the contract again but with bigger area. He is having headache where to deploy his current team. I told him, Mr X, why not I do the tree maintenance for you in this park and you deploy your guys to other contract places, with a fee of $xxx. Ok, I got a good deal and he was a gentlemen. What I did was to gather some of my Singaporean friends to join me as tree surgeon to manage this place. I also told the parks manager what is my plan, they said, we shall see, make sure you can carry out the works as before.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">The team consist of 2 full time surgeon and myself. Sometimes I bring in Singaporean interns to do some odd work and teach them as much as possible. They work 7am-5pm Monday to Friday. For urgent issues happening on sat and Sunday, I will get some others to settle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gx3YwkGI1s4/XqBeJpPqYkI/AAAAAAAALoo/6xryZeXgFCMeJYJGIi-haWa2UidgqGxLgCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/DSC_2116.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gx3YwkGI1s4/XqBeJpPqYkI/AAAAAAAALoo/6xryZeXgFCMeJYJGIi-haWa2UidgqGxLgCK4BGAYYCw/s320/DSC_2116.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">I walked around the contract area, they are all foreign workers. I asked, they say the park management prefers foreign workers because they are more willing to carry out instructions and able to work for long hours. True.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">I am the only tree maintenance company in Singapore that employs local young, educated workforce. I want to show to the whole industry that this is possible, like how other countries did, perhaps other than middle east countries. Then with this, it can influence contract owners and business owners on decision making, paying $4-6k a month to a professional tree surgeon to make trees safe in a productive manner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">No.. I failed. After 10 months, I was sacked from the contract. MR X says that my performance is not good from the feedback of the park management. The way I managed the trees is and operation is not what they want. They prefer the foreign workers to be more straight to listen to their instructions. Yes, I debated on issues but it can be solved. The whole reason is the operations have to suit the contract and hiring Singaporeans. My negotiation failed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">I was asked to leave. I told Mr X: I hired these people to serve your contract, we don’t go outside to do part time work, now you ask us to leave, how am I going to answer to their family? Mr X said: ask them to join my company. For your information, in the landscape industry, for every Singaporean that we can hire (pay above $1350), we can get a quota to hire a foreign worker.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">For those that have traveled before, to first world countries… have you seen many foreign workers? Cost of living is high, but the money goes back to our Singaporean pocket.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">What’s worst. When I told the industry engagement agency that the only company in Singapore that hire all locals to carry out tree maintenance is going to disband because this and that. You guess what they tell me?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">To be continued.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043832989616220171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-11049120931846114782017-09-14T12:50:00.002+08:002017-09-14T12:59:58.371+08:00The landscape industry (private sector) in 10-20 years time.<div class="MsoNormal">
I am very worried. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Many landscape companies are family run organization. The
succession plan usually is usually passed to the descendants or the trusted
members within the family. If there is none of the children willingly or able
to take over the business, there will be a trend that many would end up being selling
the company to overseas developing giant country corporation. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
There will not be many local owned landscape companies in
10-20 years down the road.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The phone call that I received yesterday triggered this
thought. My friend’s health is not getting any better; he has no descendants;
he has been always relying on foreign labour/worker/manager to run the company.
Now he wants to sell his landscape company.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
We are facing a manpower succession that is in competition
with the public sector. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:OfficeDocumentSettings>
<o:AllowPNG/>
<o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch>
</o:OfficeDocumentSettings>
</xml><![endif]-->
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:WordDocument>
<w:View>Normal</w:View>
<w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom>
<w:TrackMoves/>
<w:TrackFormatting/>
<w:PunctuationKerning/>
<w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/>
<w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>
<w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent>
<w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>
<w:DoNotPromoteQF/>
<w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther>
<w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian>
<w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript>
<w:Compatibility>
<w:BreakWrappedTables/>
<w:SnapToGridInCell/>
<w:WrapTextWithPunct/>
<w:UseAsianBreakRules/>
<w:DontGrowAutofit/>
<w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/>
<w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/>
<w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/>
<w:OverrideTableStyleHps/>
</w:Compatibility>
<m:mathPr>
<m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/>
<m:brkBin m:val="before"/>
<m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/>
<m:smallFrac m:val="off"/>
<m:dispDef/>
<m:lMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:rMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/>
<m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/>
<m:intLim m:val="subSup"/>
<m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/>
</m:mathPr></w:WordDocument>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="false"
DefSemiHidden="false" DefQFormat="false" DefPriority="99"
LatentStyleCount="382">
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="0" QFormat="true" Name="Normal"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Normal Indent"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="footnote text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="annotation text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="header"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="footer"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index heading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="35" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="caption"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="table of figures"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="envelope address"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="envelope return"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="footnote reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="annotation reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="line number"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="page number"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="endnote reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="endnote text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="table of authorities"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="macro"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="toa heading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="10" QFormat="true" Name="Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Closing"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Signature"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="Default Paragraph Font"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text Indent"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Message Header"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="11" QFormat="true" Name="Subtitle"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Salutation"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Date"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text First Indent"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text First Indent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Note Heading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text Indent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text Indent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Block Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Hyperlink"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="FollowedHyperlink"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="22" QFormat="true" Name="Strong"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="20" QFormat="true" Name="Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Document Map"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Plain Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="E-mail Signature"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Top of Form"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Bottom of Form"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Normal (Web)"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Acronym"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Address"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Cite"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Code"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Definition"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Keyboard"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Preformatted"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Sample"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Typewriter"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Variable"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Normal Table"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="annotation subject"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="No List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Outline List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Outline List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Outline List 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Simple 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Simple 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Simple 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Colorful 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Colorful 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Colorful 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table 3D effects 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table 3D effects 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table 3D effects 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Contemporary"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Elegant"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Professional"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Subtle 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Subtle 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Web 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Web 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Web 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Balloon Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="Table Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Theme"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Note Level 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Note Level 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Note Level 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Note Level 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Note Level 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Note Level 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Note Level 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Note Level 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Note Level 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" Name="Placeholder Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" QFormat="true" Name="No Spacing"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" Name="Revision"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="34" QFormat="true"
Name="List Paragraph"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="29" QFormat="true" Name="Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="30" QFormat="true"
Name="Intense Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="19" QFormat="true"
Name="Subtle Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="21" QFormat="true"
Name="Intense Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="31" QFormat="true"
Name="Subtle Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="32" QFormat="true"
Name="Intense Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="33" QFormat="true" Name="Book Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="37" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="Bibliography"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="TOC Heading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="41" Name="Plain Table 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="42" Name="Plain Table 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="43" Name="Plain Table 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="44" Name="Plain Table 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="45" Name="Plain Table 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="40" Name="Grid Table Light"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46" Name="Grid Table 1 Light"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51" Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52" Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46" Name="List Table 1 Light"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51" Name="List Table 6 Colorful"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52" Name="List Table 7 Colorful"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Mention"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Smart Hyperlink"/>
</w:LatentStyles>
</xml><![endif]-->
<style>
<!--
/* Font Definitions */
@font-face
{font-family:"Cambria Math";
panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;
mso-font-charset:1;
mso-generic-font-family:roman;
mso-font-format:other;
mso-font-pitch:variable;
mso-font-signature:0 0 0 0 0 0;}
@font-face
{font-family:Calibri;
panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;
mso-font-charset:0;
mso-generic-font-family:swiss;
mso-font-pitch:variable;
mso-font-signature:-536870145 1073786111 1 0 415 0;}
/* Style Definitions */
p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal
{mso-style-unhide:no;
mso-style-qformat:yes;
mso-style-parent:"";
margin:0cm;
margin-bottom:.0001pt;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;
mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;
mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}
.MsoChpDefault
{mso-style-type:export-only;
mso-default-props:yes;
font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;
mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;
mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}
@page WordSection1
{size:595.0pt 842.0pt;
margin:72.0pt 72.0pt 72.0pt 72.0pt;
mso-header-margin:35.4pt;
mso-footer-margin:35.4pt;
mso-paper-source:0;}
div.WordSection1
{page:WordSection1;}
-->
</style>
<!--[if gte mso 10]>
<style>
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-priority:99;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin:0cm;
mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;
mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}
</style>
<![endif]-->
<!--StartFragment-->
<!--EndFragment--><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
Is this a trend of a developed country?<o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8qQi1dcctU8/WboMv6Lk0TI/AAAAAAAAJ60/TcQ8f2Xdm5cj5k2h_eTGMIDqUCXe1-vrgCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2017-09-14%2Bat%2B12.54.59.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8qQi1dcctU8/WboMv6Lk0TI/AAAAAAAAJ60/TcQ8f2Xdm5cj5k2h_eTGMIDqUCXe1-vrgCK4BGAYYCw/s320/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2017-09-14%2Bat%2B12.54.59.jpeg" width="213" /></a></div>
singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043832989616220171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-65071397705214641952017-01-24T22:05:00.002+08:002017-01-24T22:05:24.055+08:00Memories of our trip. Proud of fellow bikers.<span id="goog_98237405"></span><span id="goog_98237406"></span>24th December 2008,<br />
<br />
we reached the most Southern city of America Continent. It gave us much memories and the first to come in our mind during that time was the friends we made and had great time there.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-otKjVHJkC-o/WIddmWpzuEI/AAAAAAAAHs0/pjwOHdfNgHMEV3eJa0keBVv2Z30LNrwtwCLcB/s1600/055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-otKjVHJkC-o/WIddmWpzuEI/AAAAAAAAHs0/pjwOHdfNgHMEV3eJa0keBVv2Z30LNrwtwCLcB/s320/055.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
Today, 24th January 2017, I received a message on facebook from Surinder Pal Singh, fellow biker from Singapore that went traveling with a few friends from Singapore on their own motorbike from Columbia and to Ushuaia, and I think also to many other places. He found something that I had forgotten about and maybe, if under the Singapore Law, I might get some canning.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LVJL7sRoyII/WIdehSS8WlI/AAAAAAAAHs8/gdXjRx_HXJk-J8wnDLM49aQeECZsBdbxQCLcB/s1600/16229651_120300001767529695_433150747_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LVJL7sRoyII/WIdehSS8WlI/AAAAAAAAHs8/gdXjRx_HXJk-J8wnDLM49aQeECZsBdbxQCLcB/s320/16229651_120300001767529695_433150747_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Behind that banner, he found our signature. Are you able to spot it?<br />
<br />
Sam and I are proud of them and few other Singaporean Bikers that set off on trips that they ever dream about; achieving their fire in the heart for so many years. Good job!singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-36261185453852105962016-09-06T22:15:00.003+08:002016-09-06T22:15:37.392+08:00Fear with trees in Singapore<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Why are we punished?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I came to stay in this condo since 1979, easily been 37 years. At that time, the soil volume were small and I still live with it. I was happy when I see cars chose to park below me because the afternoon sun is so strong. I provide free fresh oxygen to the surrounding human and animals and taking in carbon dioxide that they gave out. A group of us were so happy living in this urban city.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
One fine day, an old man came and tell us:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
you know, you should be in the woods, not in the urban city. But mankind has put you here and they must give u special care. They should not just leave you living with the concrete and humans. The tree wizard must come and tell the humans how to take care of the you that should belong to the woods. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I was young at that time and couldn't understand why my friends laughed at this old man. The old man shook his head and walk away. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
As time passed by, we grew stronger together. We stayed close to each other to protect ourselves against wind. We grew muscle to fight against wind load. We grew our roots longer to drink more water and to be more stable but there wasn't much space for us to grow anymore. It was when I become older, I realized that the soil is not the same as what my mum had in the woods. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
There were times that we were involved in fight and we are always in the loosing end because the tree wizard did not speak for us. Excavators are our number one enemy. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
As usual, every evening the sparrows will come to me and chat about what they did for the day. One of them asked me a question:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i>didn't they make you short and fat to live in urban conditions? They should do this when you are in your teenage years. You might be a little old for that operation but still able to do it.</i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I didn't understand what the sparrow means and continue to grow leaves and photosynthesis to make food.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i> </i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
One day during a rain, I hear my friend cry:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i>I thought I can stay the way how my mum was in the woods. I can't take it anymore. </i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i>Goodbye my friend. </i> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
What I saw was he went flat after standing for so many years. Human came with chainsaw and machine to bring his dead body to cremate. Now my neighbour is not around, I could feel much stronger wind load on me. My muscles can't develop on time. I hear gossips from others saying that it will soon be their turn. Now I understand what that old man means. Where is our wizard? I need to stay short, I still need leaves to photosynthesis.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Last month, all of us were punished. We have nothing to eat any more. I am left with one bag full of food to survive and struggling to produce leaves as much as possible from everywhere to make food. I saw my friends not pretty and handsome anymore. I feel virus attacking into my body after the chainsaw cut. My body and arms feels more shaky when the wind blows. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Now all of us feel so weak, trying to survive on our last will. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The sparrows don't come to us anymore.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br />What wrong did we do?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Z2zaRmXB3I/V8650S6Kq6I/AAAAAAAAHsI/wXTGgV2o7AsyjewaBq5DNR9voHNBAAKmACLcB/s1600/DSC_0046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Z2zaRmXB3I/V8650S6Kq6I/AAAAAAAAHsI/wXTGgV2o7AsyjewaBq5DNR9voHNBAAKmACLcB/s400/DSC_0046.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
BEFORE AND AFTER </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6GAQe1LYvW4/V8650asKfLI/AAAAAAAAHsM/_eMMrWx3Stglh2XYthx2D0_fFmsDe8HOACLcB/s1600/DSC_0045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6GAQe1LYvW4/V8650asKfLI/AAAAAAAAHsM/_eMMrWx3Stglh2XYthx2D0_fFmsDe8HOACLcB/s400/DSC_0045.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Mature trees in the urban condition need special attention, professional care and advise, especially when the tree missed the mid age of care and careful planning. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Do not believe when some so call tree work company recommends pollarding, topping or 'botak'.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Do not believe when they say: Crown reduction is same as botak/pollard.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Do not believe when they say: same as road side trees, raise up the crown / remove lower foliage.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Do not believe when they say: you must do this and that else the tree will fall. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Do not believe when they are a company and only owns much lorry crane and loads of chainsaw but no book on pruning standards or research. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
If they do not have a sustainable low cost treatment plan, you will need to pay them every year to come back to waste money.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Ask them: what is photosynthesis? what is crown beginning? what is live crown ratio and H/D ratio? what is mass damping? What is the mathematical formula for structural defect reduction? Does your team knows what is topping a tree and how bad it is? Does your team knows what is clean final cut just above the branch collar? Does your team knows how to decrease H/D ratio and what is the tree longevity plan?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Conserving a tree can be low cost if you know 'where the screw should be', not ' how much screw you have or how big the screw is'.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So, which arborist in Singapore?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-89740395994374644752015-12-14T23:06:00.002+08:002015-12-14T23:06:56.664+08:00Food for the needy? Singapore style?Today I went to visit my client and their foreign worker gave me a packet of biscuit. They said that an organization gave them 5 cartons of it. I took a closer look, it is going to EXPIRE TOMORROW.<br />
<br />
The giver will say: I know it is going to expire but don't waste, give to these people they will be happy one. in their country they don't have this.<br />
<br />
The receiver will say: Thank you so much, you are so generous.<br />
<br />
The giver's heart says: You see? don't waste food. If I give this to other people, they will not appreciate. I give to these people and they treasure it.<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6s1NsKWAuIA/Vm7YiPXM_BI/AAAAAAAAHrg/j2liCmhwd-U/s1600/DSC_0100.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6s1NsKWAuIA/Vm7YiPXM_BI/AAAAAAAAHrg/j2liCmhwd-U/s320/DSC_0100.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
<br />
My heart says:<br />
<br />
- There shouldn't be the case of food wastage if inventory and logistic management are properly planned.<br />
<br />
- Giving away the expired food to innocent people will make the giver less guilty; reducing their guilt of poor management and food wastage, and able to answer to their boss.<br />
<br />
- this is unethical!<br />
<br />
<br />
This goes the same when Singapore calls for humanitarian aids from the public, asking for food and clothings to assist other country that struck with natural disaster, then the public will make use of this chance to 'give away' their unwanted clothes.<br />
<br />
Food for Thoughts? <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6s1NsKWAuIA/Vm7YiPXM_BI/AAAAAAAAHrg/j2liCmhwd-U/s1600/DSC_0100.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dVgJEyW-1Xw/Vm7YjCsGkDI/AAAAAAAAHro/9Tx9kvaq-MY/s1600/DSC_0101.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dVgJEyW-1Xw/Vm7YjCsGkDI/AAAAAAAAHro/9Tx9kvaq-MY/s320/DSC_0101.JPG" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-20520714176667958362015-06-13T16:15:00.001+08:002015-06-13T16:15:32.139+08:00A night with Tanglin Secondary School20150611, we went to attend Tanglin's night of performing arts. For a moment I thought, how much did the school pay for these performers? They are simply professional. National day Parade standards! I envy the performers that they are able to smile when they perform, because when I was in the military band of Tanglin, the mouth piece is always sticking on my mouth.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qhwgv_PVScs/VXvmEJ39-ZI/AAAAAAAAHqU/qnvxjTp-7tY/s1600/DSC_1293.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qhwgv_PVScs/VXvmEJ39-ZI/AAAAAAAAHqU/qnvxjTp-7tY/s320/DSC_1293.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jrN3p_bIZT4/VXvmEfzg1XI/AAAAAAAAHqY/jzCejbXLyVY/s1600/DSC_1294.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jrN3p_bIZT4/VXvmEfzg1XI/AAAAAAAAHqY/jzCejbXLyVY/s320/DSC_1294.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NoIouRZB2so/VXvmEe5KPEI/AAAAAAAAHqc/sDFxxaelnDg/s1600/DSC_1296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NoIouRZB2so/VXvmEe5KPEI/AAAAAAAAHqc/sDFxxaelnDg/s320/DSC_1296.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-APqfv75F3hI/VXvmFUEMpdI/AAAAAAAAHqw/qgIXAOWzRbE/s1600/DSC_1297.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-APqfv75F3hI/VXvmFUEMpdI/AAAAAAAAHqw/qgIXAOWzRbE/s320/DSC_1297.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
I joined the band because Mr Lee, then the principal, told us that there will be a very beautiful music room and can play under the nice weather. My friends told me that band always got alot of practice and can skip class for practice. Being a 13 years old, I am lured to it.<br />
<br />
Practice and practice and practice... Actually I don't know practice for what! The only chance is to wear nice uniform and perform during speech day,now known as the archiver's day. I remembered performing at the old Queenstown 'ta zhong' shopping, at the hdb void deck, at a fun fair in a open space in clementi. What is more exciting is the Singapore youth festival in secondary 2 and national day Parade in the national stadium in sec 4. This is the only motivation. Seldom, I hear cries and applause of being 'needed' as a group performer.<br />
<br />
I love attending band practice because I can meet friends for non academic activities. Also I can be close to my puppy love... Heee.... It also taught me team work and responsibilities.<br />
<br />
What I witnessed yesterday was a mind crash. It was absolutely entertaining. No wonder Tanglin has built a number of professional performers, now in TCS. They are able to express their talent. This is somehow what academic cannot justify....by the numbers of applause? You know what I mean if you are a performer.<br />
<br />
End of this big show, something really touched my heart is when different group of performing arts presented their certificate of achievement from the National standard to the principal. What they have achieved, they give it to the principal. I feel so proud at that point and must say that the principal also felt honored for what her students did, for the school, Tanglin secondary school.<br />
<br />
We also got a chance to meet ex teachers. Remembered Mr Singh? Come on, only one Mr Singh. Teaching lower secondary. I took his literature class (boring) and didn't really pass the subject. At that time, he had a big turban and big beard. Yesterday, he had the same. We chatted a little and I have to guess his age. Actually, he looked the same with hi turban and beard and the sturn look with the perfect English accent. Literature is one of the lesson that I will find way to smoke out and avoid eye contact when he asked questions. He is now 78 and super fit.<br />
<br />
I saw Mr Goh, teaching me physics. His famous quote is :eany questions?! (with an accent). Slim and fair with high forehead, still looking fit.<br />
<br />
Mr See It Kee was my form teacher. To many of us, he was a steady person. I met him a few times in private functions and he is enjoying his retirement with the grand children.<br />
<br />
Miss Leong, Mr Chan (don't have to mention his nick name), Mr Tan Puay Eng is still serving Tanglin. They are the ones that really go all the way and we must go back and say thank you to them.<br />
<br />
Tanglin... It remains... The school grey is always on my heart, where I grew up with and had a great time in my life.<br />
<br />
From the above, you will know how much I scored for my GCE O'Levels.<br />
<br />
Don't say Bo jio for that night... Next year must come ahh!singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-53480570085168222072015-05-06T00:29:00.000+08:002015-05-06T00:30:32.476+08:00It's all about Teddy going Japan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Teddy loves photo opportunity.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WjmWCIIUdXU/VUjmqd5fgDI/AAAAAAAAHnQ/5pAARftgPrA/s1600/IMG_2201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WjmWCIIUdXU/VUjmqd5fgDI/AAAAAAAAHnQ/5pAARftgPrA/s320/IMG_2201.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
But she has PPE (personal protective equipment). She is afraid of water and dust. water will make her shrink.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9rJP55tc0lM/VUjmqJEt-BI/AAAAAAAAHnM/PvkAxUcyeB8/s1600/IMG_2202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9rJP55tc0lM/VUjmqJEt-BI/AAAAAAAAHnM/PvkAxUcyeB8/s320/IMG_2202.JPG" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Her PPE is this ziplock bag and she insisted to be weighed with the luggage and boasting on how light she is to travel with.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PnEYUIfuW5c/VUjnCWbZ8TI/AAAAAAAAHnk/_fDFt4pbpu0/s1600/IMG_2247.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PnEYUIfuW5c/VUjnCWbZ8TI/AAAAAAAAHnk/_fDFt4pbpu0/s320/IMG_2247.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
Teddy wants to be hanging with other toys and says: look, I attract more attention than the locals.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hh1d8_a0dYI/VUjnCdrfnrI/AAAAAAAAHng/bjogLR6VlTM/s1600/IMG_2249.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hh1d8_a0dYI/VUjnCdrfnrI/AAAAAAAAHng/bjogLR6VlTM/s320/IMG_2249.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
Teddy wants a photo opportunity. She has not seen a Japanese deer in Nara. At the same time, she is afraid that the dear will bite her off.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i_JekRLYnv0/VUjnCfHlxoI/AAAAAAAAHnc/Qt0Jj-gegSE/s1600/IMG_2250.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i_JekRLYnv0/VUjnCfHlxoI/AAAAAAAAHnc/Qt0Jj-gegSE/s320/IMG_2250.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
Teddy says: don't worry. someone will buy food for them. they will not eat grass again.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2CetlhcEOa8/VUjnDcrzVFI/AAAAAAAAHnw/xp0saU-8L9Q/s1600/IMG_2270.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2CetlhcEOa8/VUjnDcrzVFI/AAAAAAAAHnw/xp0saU-8L9Q/s320/IMG_2270.JPG" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2TbJH35iSfo/VUjnDqoTvzI/AAAAAAAAHn4/VLREnxByWlY/s1600/IMG_2271.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2TbJH35iSfo/VUjnDqoTvzI/AAAAAAAAHn4/VLREnxByWlY/s320/IMG_2271.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aZ3C8_DA-kA/VUjnDl3vl3I/AAAAAAAAHn8/cEcKah2lH-k/s1600/IMG_2272.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aZ3C8_DA-kA/VUjnDl3vl3I/AAAAAAAAHn8/cEcKah2lH-k/s320/IMG_2272.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-djMnE34BhwI/VUjocchH1GI/AAAAAAAAHoU/WS5RWBUldio/s1600/IMG_2590.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-djMnE34BhwI/VUjocchH1GI/AAAAAAAAHoU/WS5RWBUldio/s320/IMG_2590.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
Nagoya castle with Teddy. shhhhh, Teddy did not tell you that inside the castle there is a lift and it is like a modern building.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aTj2PSSqQtw/VUjocW3cftI/AAAAAAAAHoY/3z8olgvtyVU/s1600/IMG_2596.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aTj2PSSqQtw/VUjocW3cftI/AAAAAAAAHoY/3z8olgvtyVU/s320/IMG_2596.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />
Teddy loves being in the photo. She wants to boast to her friend that she has been here and there. after the photo, she immediately goes back into the ziplock bag, afraid of getting dirty and insisted to be inside our bag. she is afraid that we lost her.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nVQZKTQcHkM/VUjocIwPr_I/AAAAAAAAHoQ/gHig6kVjxgo/s1600/IMG_2636.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nVQZKTQcHkM/VUjocIwPr_I/AAAAAAAAHoQ/gHig6kVjxgo/s320/IMG_2636.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5KrLlQmHzwo/VUjpO3jOddI/AAAAAAAAHoo/zvJckmAV1Xs/s1600/IMG_2772.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5KrLlQmHzwo/VUjpO3jOddI/AAAAAAAAHoo/zvJckmAV1Xs/s320/IMG_2772.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
Teddy wants to take photo with the group of students that are visiting Daikaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, but shy. too many of them as it was a Saturday morning.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8AIHwlFVL9w/VUjpPF3lynI/AAAAAAAAHos/N4u7w6ZFM20/s1600/IMG_2778.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8AIHwlFVL9w/VUjpPF3lynI/AAAAAAAAHos/N4u7w6ZFM20/s320/IMG_2778.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
At least, she can take pictures with little animals of the same size.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kvVBaFjXbuE/VUjpPF-okcI/AAAAAAAAHow/QLtftnLSsso/s1600/IMG_2779.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kvVBaFjXbuE/VUjpPF-okcI/AAAAAAAAHow/QLtftnLSsso/s320/IMG_2779.JPG" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
Teddy tells me: its clean here. Although there is not much rubbish bin, but the people don't litter.<br />
<br />
but you see, Teddy is afraid of dirt. that is why she is sitting on a piece of paper.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NQoQYjs9Prw/VUjpQHB_FbI/AAAAAAAAHo0/oh0C1wR5wEk/s1600/IMG_2797.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NQoQYjs9Prw/VUjpQHB_FbI/AAAAAAAAHo0/oh0C1wR5wEk/s320/IMG_2797.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
At Tenryu-ji Temple, the garden is worth a 30 minutes walk. Teddy sits on this pole for a photo shoot but falls because of the wind. it took quite an effort for us to take this photo.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p1jQCHlikdg/VUjpQRldNMI/AAAAAAAAHo8/GDVB-tTOzj4/s1600/IMG_2799.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p1jQCHlikdg/VUjpQRldNMI/AAAAAAAAHo8/GDVB-tTOzj4/s320/IMG_2799.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<i>Gravels can represent waves.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-szHL-5WFKtA/VUjpQsmPAMI/AAAAAAAAHpQ/7LILf1nTC18/s1600/IMG_2930.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-szHL-5WFKtA/VUjpQsmPAMI/AAAAAAAAHpQ/7LILf1nTC18/s320/IMG_2930.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Instead of saying 'cheese', now we say: 'Asahi'!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t7hm3NP7y_M/VUjpQ7kh69I/AAAAAAAAHpE/l8eJqxRMiIg/s1600/IMG_2931.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t7hm3NP7y_M/VUjpQ7kh69I/AAAAAAAAHpE/l8eJqxRMiIg/s320/IMG_2931.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />
Teddy wanted to try the free beer after visiting the Asahi beer factory at Suita, very near Osaka. Reservation needed for being polite. She didn't want to listen to the beer making procedure and the history because camera was not allowed. She only wants to tell her friend that she has been here, did it and tick on her check list.<br />
<br />
Maybe glass is too small and she can't reach the beer.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KkZn3AtOJT8/VUjp5ShPduI/AAAAAAAAHpo/qjxXwL70lPQ/s1600/IMG_2952.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KkZn3AtOJT8/VUjp5ShPduI/AAAAAAAAHpo/qjxXwL70lPQ/s320/IMG_2952.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
At last she found a Japanese friend of the same size. Japanese Whiskey is world famous.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uETdmtM49_s/VUjp5Hf92fI/AAAAAAAAHpg/XsYatfoZYn8/s1600/IMG_2983.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uETdmtM49_s/VUjp5Hf92fI/AAAAAAAAHpg/XsYatfoZYn8/s320/IMG_2983.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-w8T8z0Pe87A/VUjp5d8rP2I/AAAAAAAAHpk/hBf1RsggtUs/s1600/IMG_2984.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-w8T8z0Pe87A/VUjp5d8rP2I/AAAAAAAAHpk/hBf1RsggtUs/s320/IMG_2984.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a_7MbjWkOp8/VUjp6Wh8bRI/AAAAAAAAHp4/cfP1ASj9gNU/s1600/IMG_2995.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a_7MbjWkOp8/VUjp6Wh8bRI/AAAAAAAAHp4/cfP1ASj9gNU/s320/IMG_2995.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
So Teddy, where have you been?<br />
<br />
<div>
I bet she can't answer. She just love being in the pictures.<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
</div>
singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-67380241389060138392015-04-19T18:32:00.000+08:002015-04-19T18:32:28.362+08:00Best Kobe Beef and cheapHi, very interestingly, Kobe is a very nice place that i liked, compared with Osaka and Nara, even i love nature of Nara.<br />
<br />
what is even more interesting is this small little local eatery off the street, someone foot my bill!<br />
<br />
My sense just directed me into this place.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RYBdHuDfzJI/VTODtjbtrXI/AAAAAAAAHm0/9kF7ySdBPMg/s1600/DSC_0948.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RYBdHuDfzJI/VTODtjbtrXI/AAAAAAAAHm0/9kF7ySdBPMg/s1600/DSC_0948.JPG" height="400" width="225" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Japan is another shock to me. there are many inspiring moments. maybe i need a beer or 2 to write about it. now my mind is full about work... </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Need Hope Too to get me back dreaming and inspiring.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Will try to write about it.</div>
<br />singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-78420143999764409522015-02-14T00:42:00.003+08:002015-02-14T00:42:42.829+08:00Leaving Singapore. migrate to Alistan. It really hurts whenever I hear friend telling me:<br />
<br />
I am going to migrate.<br />
<br />
Today when I met up with a friend, he shared with me about how upset he is when he didn't get some documentation completed for the migration process. I shared with him my experience in that country that he intend to lived in, especially being a new migrant and carries a 2nd class citizen in the new country, not on paper but on the face.<br />
<br />
His dad, came to join in the conversation. very soon, he showed his frustration about being in Singapore. He felt betrayed, he felt cheated. After being a honest and hard working blue coller owner of a small enterprise of 30 years, this is his final straw. He told me how the current policies had affected his life and how this country, my country, our country had been managed from his point of view.<br />
<br />
I kept quiet, holding both hands together and looked on the floor when he talked about it. I did not dare to look at his eyes but i can feel his frustration. I feel so ashamed not able to let him feel that this is his home, my home and our home.<br />
<br />
I am very sad.singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-20237942158956824732014-12-24T20:39:00.003+08:002014-12-24T20:39:48.185+08:00long timewe used to blog once every week when we travel… now? last blog was 3 months ago.<br />
<br />
why?<br />
<br />
well, have a blessed holiday.<br />
<br />singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-15809879943284981132014-09-11T11:49:00.004+08:002014-09-11T11:49:52.479+08:00Singapore sucide case due to child's university feeI had a busy day and night yesterday and reached home about 1120pm. Thinking to have a quite time alone with a beer at the coffeeshop.<br />
<br />
Time wasn't alone when I met 3 senior residents, in their early 50s and they chat about heroic deeds.<br />
<br />
My conversation with one of them started about the 3 funerals in our estate and Mr S, shared with me about his sad story regarding one of his personal friend.<br />
<br />
His friend in late 40s committed suicide by jumping off.<br />
<br />
Owe debt of $40k due to gambling.<br />
<br />
Why gamble? Because he wanted to get quick money to pay off daughter's university fee of more than $10000.00.<br />
<br />
Mr S shared with me that they are a group of friends that are always willing to help one another. If his friend would come and talk to them about this issue, they would surely helped him out with this sum of money.<br />
<br />
During the funeral, Mr S arranged about 40 of his friends to contribute $50 every month until she graduate. That exclude personal contribution to the funeral (white gold). This money is able to help the daughter to pay off the university fee and living allowance until she graduate.<br />
<br />
I am so touched about these people, they are in their late 40s and early 50s, willingly reaching out to personal friends when in need.singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-3383485260503033932014-07-29T22:48:00.001+08:002014-07-30T16:40:55.380+08:00Left Singapore One of my army friends left Singapore, he was disappointed about what happened. He came back today and retrieve his CPF. Prior to ty to that, the authority sent him a letter to ask him to reconsider and remind him about what's yes and no about giving up citizenship.<br />
<br />
I feel very bad that we are not able to attract them to stay back.<br />
<br />
Have we not done enough?<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kv-E-KR8MYI/U9e0Ig7hqlI/AAAAAAAAHlU/v08gm5VYlb0/s1600/IMG_20140729_164619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kv-E-KR8MYI/U9e0Ig7hqlI/AAAAAAAAHlU/v08gm5VYlb0/s1600/IMG_20140729_164619.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-85080754884263817702014-07-08T18:26:00.001+08:002014-07-08T18:27:17.989+08:00ISA Certified Arborist? Review needed. <p dir="ltr">While I get to the car park this morning, i saw the tree work contractor getting ready to do some work. The manager whom i know from that contracting company talked to me. I was so happy that he had just certified as an arborist by ISA because it shows that he will be equipped with the basic tree knowledge. So I used my green laser printer to tell show him a topped branch and asked him to remind the foreign worker that is holding the chainsaw not to do such work. He replied : aiya, as long as no public complaints, the management is happy, our job is done. </p>
<p dir="ltr">We talked further about his other sites. </p>
<p dir="ltr">He was mentioning that he had suggested to do crowning and pollarding on one of the street trees. I further asked him to elaborate about the 2 methods mentioned. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Such methods are terribly not recognised and prohibited as a tree practitioner, especially when one is an ISA Certified Arborist. The idea of topping wasn't even drilled into him. </p>
<p dir="ltr">I am very disappointed with what the ISA Certified Arborist program that was conducted by the training branch of a government agency. </p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oJwreczgJpw/U7vHQ91sPVI/AAAAAAAAHkM/X2lXJy0HuS8/s1600/IMG_20140708_153840.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oJwreczgJpw/U7vHQ91sPVI/AAAAAAAAHkM/X2lXJy0HuS8/s640/IMG_20140708_153840.jpg"> </a> </div>singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-46766295982521407162014-06-29T16:14:00.001+08:002014-06-29T16:14:28.276+08:00Asia Pacific Tree Climbing Competition 2014 @ Cairns<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;">
<u><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Arboriculture
Is About Continuous Learning.<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;">
<u><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><br /></span></u></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;">
<u><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><br /></span></u></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7_OPqUj9ThA/U6_IqT1tvCI/AAAAAAAAHhs/2ZOI7MuNt1M/s1600/IMG_20140620_142053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7_OPqUj9ThA/U6_IqT1tvCI/AAAAAAAAHhs/2ZOI7MuNt1M/s1600/IMG_20140620_142053.jpg" height="400" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<i style="text-align: center;">Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! </i><span style="text-align: center;"> That was what I heard from the crowd when I’m pushing
my best for the </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Secured Footlock</b> event.
All spectators had their eye on me as I was the last competitor for the day. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Before
starting the event, I told the crowd that the objective for me was to break my
own record because I had never touched that bell 15 meters above me. The
journey seems endless when my heads up looking at the bell. All I can hear is
the cheer and the support that kept me going when I was about to give up.
‘DING’, the entire crowd when crazy about it. I received hugs, applause and
encouragement from the crowd when I came down and that was really good fun. It
was my very first attempt to compete this event and it was done in less than
one minute.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Weeks ago, I received an invitation from Singapore
Arboriculture Society (SAS) if I am interested to participate in the Asia
Pacific Tree Climbing Competition (APTCC) 2014 in Cairns, Australia. My reply
was: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">why not</i>?<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Taking out time from my busy schedule, I start to go
jogging, cut down on drinking, go for yoga classes, watching videos from
previous competition, planning my gears and get guidance from experienced
climber here in Singapore. It was a time juggle between training for skills and
stamina, work, family and other regular commitment. The 3 weeks preparation did
drove me to be discipline towards a set of fixed committed time.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The Singapore Team had our gears check when we arrived at
the event site. While Rick was organizing with the judges, Lee and I ensured that
all of our gears were in good working conditions and qualify the competition
requirements.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nkli6KAvIkE/U6_IqfZ3L0I/AAAAAAAAHho/dUROrWPbekU/s1600/IMG_20140620_172212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nkli6KAvIkE/U6_IqfZ3L0I/AAAAAAAAHho/dUROrWPbekU/s1600/IMG_20140620_172212.jpg" height="400" width="225" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HFaFc2oIfjU/U6_Iret2GiI/AAAAAAAAHh0/wql7AgYql9E/s1600/IMG_20140621_142035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HFaFc2oIfjU/U6_Iret2GiI/AAAAAAAAHh0/wql7AgYql9E/s1600/IMG_20140621_142035.jpg" height="400" width="225" /></a></div>
<br /><div class="MsoNormal">
The competition rules were set and reviewed constantly by
ISA. In the 5 event stations, I gained different experiences.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UmoUbVeExAM/U6_I5LJ8n0I/AAAAAAAAHjs/T03CqL-_dD0/s1600/IMG_20140620_172142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UmoUbVeExAM/U6_I5LJ8n0I/AAAAAAAAHjs/T03CqL-_dD0/s1600/IMG_20140620_172142.jpg" height="225" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
During the Singapore Tree Climbing Competition 2013 (STCC),
I have been ambitious on gaining points at the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Throwline</b> event but I received zero. After studying the scoring
system, I made a strategy to score at least one confident target for APTCC, and
I did! The biggest take back for this event was to remain calm and relax, but
focus. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The APTCC organization made the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Aerial Rescue </b>event very realistic to factual work. Not realizing
that if I were to borrow ropes and ascenders from other participants, it will
not suit my climbing style and may cause accident instead of competition. I did
not bring my usual ropes. The gear I had was not ready for this event and it
had to be thought about when getting back to Singapore for work and improve on
it.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1cgPNAjUfvU/U6_IrraSEnI/AAAAAAAAHh8/oj0T63FIzi0/s1600/IMG_20140621_163139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1cgPNAjUfvU/U6_IrraSEnI/AAAAAAAAHh8/oj0T63FIzi0/s1600/IMG_20140621_163139.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Belayed Speed Climb </b>event
was one of the most entertaining stations. It relates stories from the elderly
tree worker in Singapore when they said that they didn’t have any safety
harness when they climb trees in the past. Again, it was also about cheering
each other in this station and had made the event in high-spirited.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_sO9uT6zMIk/U6_IuH-tkQI/AAAAAAAAHis/nm6lgWq1cDs/s1600/IMG_20140622_162429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_sO9uT6zMIk/U6_IuH-tkQI/AAAAAAAAHis/nm6lgWq1cDs/s1600/IMG_20140622_162429.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Be it fated, I was in the same group with the 2 times World
Champion from New Zealand. This allows me to move in-group with him, witnessed
his skills and get advice from him. Before starting the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Work Climb </b>event, both of us were on the tree and he advised me: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">be calm</i>. Although the trees species in
Cairns are not much of a difference with Singapore, I didn’t do better than my
previous competition. I was looking out where the bell was during the
competition instead of knowing where and how I should access to it before start.
In the past, I strongly believed in: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">lets
get up there and will know better what to do</i>. This event proves me wrong.<o:p></o:p></div>
<br /><div class="MsoNormal">
The best 3 scored climbers from APTCC will enter a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Masters’ Challenge.</b> It had a different
set of tasks to be completed. I was very honored able to witness the world-class
climbers performing live. The champion will represent Asia Pacific region to
compete in the International Tree Climbing Competition (ITCC).<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gpqAxrgoR54/U6_I5KQI93I/AAAAAAAAHjo/MJmsTToh3SM/s1600/IMG_20140621_172811.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gpqAxrgoR54/U6_I5KQI93I/AAAAAAAAHjo/MJmsTToh3SM/s1600/IMG_20140621_172811.jpg" height="640" width="360" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
As a novice climber, there was fear in me that I will not
able to do it, I will lose face, I will make myself like a clown when I am not
doing well. I fear because I am competing with world-class climber. I
previously wanted to train and climb by myself until I am good, then enter the
event. The purpose: to win. In fact, there is something so special with tree
climbers is that everyone encouraged each other, giving pointers when one is
competing, building comradeship, encouragement and willing to share knowledge.
I put the fear aside, knowing that I participate this event for another reason.
To learn, experience, have fun and make friends. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X8PRKAbre34/U6_IqSwucVI/AAAAAAAAHhk/JpHFhxMp-Dg/s1600/IMG_20140621_054228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X8PRKAbre34/U6_IqSwucVI/AAAAAAAAHhk/JpHFhxMp-Dg/s1600/IMG_20140621_054228.jpg" height="400" width="225" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-frkKugktL3k/U6_I5-y4arI/AAAAAAAAHj0/_h7hj4PoIIQ/s1600/IMG_20140621_203502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-frkKugktL3k/U6_I5-y4arI/AAAAAAAAHj0/_h7hj4PoIIQ/s1600/IMG_20140621_203502.jpg" height="400" width="225" /></a><br /><div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TNQCJsc_dYY/U6_IvR8VHcI/AAAAAAAAHjI/XmOz3XRE6YE/s1600/IMG_20140623_165206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TNQCJsc_dYY/U6_IvR8VHcI/AAAAAAAAHjI/XmOz3XRE6YE/s1600/IMG_20140623_165206.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qTOQ1qP6Z4k/U6_IvBRDv_I/AAAAAAAAHjE/lvvn_LgSPIM/s1600/IMG_20140623_115625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qTOQ1qP6Z4k/U6_IvBRDv_I/AAAAAAAAHjE/lvvn_LgSPIM/s1600/IMG_20140623_115625.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-son02U2Mp0I/U6_IsQR8YBI/AAAAAAAAHiM/DJG8c8RHn4w/s1600/IMG_20140621_203607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-son02U2Mp0I/U6_IsQR8YBI/AAAAAAAAHiM/DJG8c8RHn4w/s1600/IMG_20140621_203607.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RKZypYgsCu0/U6_IsspjqgI/AAAAAAAAHig/BhnZUns8vz8/s1600/IMG_20140622_015355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RKZypYgsCu0/U6_IsspjqgI/AAAAAAAAHig/BhnZUns8vz8/s1600/IMG_20140622_015355.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
There was a good mix age of climbers from the region. I spotted
the young climbers in their early 20s entering the industry and had passion
with pride on what they are doing. The lady climbers absolutely convinced me
that gender is not a barrier in the work but it’s the attitude.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Organizer for APTCC 2014 had showcased a well planned total
event, integrating logistic such as set up, schedule, sponsors, industry out
reach, volunteers, and networking opportunity.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Yes, I have done it, did it. After reading this, pick up a
throw bag and do what a real arborist should be doing, with a right attitude.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GkgIXI_gEP0/U6_Iu-hvY3I/AAAAAAAAHi8/hblvoC38mAg/s1600/IMG_20140622_174220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GkgIXI_gEP0/U6_Iu-hvY3I/AAAAAAAAHi8/hblvoC38mAg/s1600/IMG_20140622_174220.jpg" height="225" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<br /><div class="MsoNormal">
I would like to thank Singapore Arboriculture Society and
San Lim Transport & Construction Pte Ltd for the support and giving me this
chance of my lifetime in this event. It parked a chapter of my life story for
my grand children to read.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U4CaonKV434/U6_I48tJq_I/AAAAAAAAHjk/ozJOwOy7gxE/s1600/IMG_20140620_175134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U4CaonKV434/U6_I48tJq_I/AAAAAAAAHjk/ozJOwOy7gxE/s1600/IMG_20140620_175134.jpg" height="640" width="360" /></a></div>
<!--[if !mso]>
<style>
v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
.shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
</style>
<![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:OfficeDocumentSettings>
<o:AllowPNG/>
</o:OfficeDocumentSettings>
</xml><![endif]-->
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:WordDocument>
<w:View>Normal</w:View>
<w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom>
<w:TrackMoves>false</w:TrackMoves>
<w:TrackFormatting/>
<w:PunctuationKerning/>
<w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/>
<w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>
<w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent>
<w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>
<w:DoNotPromoteQF/>
<w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther>
<w:LidThemeAsian>JA</w:LidThemeAsian>
<w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript>
<w:Compatibility>
<w:BreakWrappedTables/>
<w:SnapToGridInCell/>
<w:WrapTextWithPunct/>
<w:UseAsianBreakRules/>
<w:DontGrowAutofit/>
<w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/>
<w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/>
<w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/>
<w:OverrideTableStyleHps/>
<w:UseFELayout/>
</w:Compatibility>
<m:mathPr>
<m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/>
<m:brkBin m:val="before"/>
<m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/>
<m:smallFrac m:val="off"/>
<m:dispDef/>
<m:lMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:rMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/>
<m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/>
<m:intLim m:val="subSup"/>
<m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/>
</m:mathPr></w:WordDocument>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
DefSemiHidden="true" DefQFormat="false" DefPriority="99"
LatentStyleCount="276">
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="0" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Normal"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="heading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="35" QFormat="true" Name="caption"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="10" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" Name="Default Paragraph Font"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="11" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtitle"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="22" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Strong"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="20" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="59" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Table Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Placeholder Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="No Spacing"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Revision"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="34" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="List Paragraph"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="29" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="30" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="19" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtle Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="21" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="31" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtle Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="32" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="33" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Book Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="37" Name="Bibliography"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" QFormat="true" Name="TOC Heading"/>
</w:LatentStyles>
</xml><![endif]-->
<!--[if gte mso 10]>
<style>
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-priority:99;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin-top:0cm;
mso-para-margin-right:0cm;
mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt;
mso-para-margin-left:0cm;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Cambria;
mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-fareast-language:JA;}
</style>
<![endif]-->
<!--StartFragment-->
<!--EndFragment--><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-18624302800930524752014-06-17T21:58:00.002+08:002014-06-17T21:58:53.709+08:00Singapore work culture. Why boss?Today, branch of Angsana tree failed and damage part of a roof. The owner wants the landscape contractor to remove the branch from the roof immediately. I asked the foreign worker how are they going to do it. They say just use ladder and climb on top and use the harness (a very simple waist harness only for construction) to secure at an unknown metal structure. I told them it is impossible as they will sure slip on the tiles of the roof.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-buZKWhXh8dc/U6BIzJ3UIrI/AAAAAAAAHhE/I-EpgJ1Jf7g/s1600/IMG-20140617-WA0015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-buZKWhXh8dc/U6BIzJ3UIrI/AAAAAAAAHhE/I-EpgJ1Jf7g/s1600/IMG-20140617-WA0015.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Azy8KYjNr14/U6BJW2AlslI/AAAAAAAAHhI/Gzg5SJADvDg/s1600/IMG-20140617-WA0012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dnBzAkWIdPA/U6BJXGLR-xI/AAAAAAAAHhM/xHOp3k16I9I/s1600/IMG_20140617_140450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
So, ask them to go for lunch, rushed to bring my climbing gear and came back. i put on my climbing harness, attach the rope at a good branch above the roof and even all my weight was on the rope, i was also slipping off the tiles on the roof. Can't imagine how they do it if they 'just climb'.<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Azy8KYjNr14/U6BJW2AlslI/AAAAAAAAHhI/Gzg5SJADvDg/s1600/IMG-20140617-WA0012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Azy8KYjNr14/U6BJW2AlslI/AAAAAAAAHhI/Gzg5SJADvDg/s1600/IMG-20140617-WA0012.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a><br />
<br />What curious me was: why the branch needs to be removed immediately as it was not endangering anyone. Because it will not look nice?<br />
<br />
Because it will reduce complain by the public?<br />
<br />
Because it will not be questioned by his boss?<br />
<br />
Because his boss will not like it?<br /><br />Why can't they remove it when the professional roof repairer comes with safety gear and can attach themselves properly to the roof?<br /><br />Management, owners and government agencies must think twice before making any decision. A hush decision may leads to others injuring themselves.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dnBzAkWIdPA/U6BJXGLR-xI/AAAAAAAAHhM/xHOp3k16I9I/s1600/IMG_20140617_140450.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dnBzAkWIdPA/U6BJXGLR-xI/AAAAAAAAHhM/xHOp3k16I9I/s1600/IMG_20140617_140450.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a>singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-79135774442364378502014-06-08T00:05:00.001+08:002014-06-08T00:05:57.288+08:00Expensive medication <p dir="ltr">I had bad stomach for the past 4 days and tried to be my own doctor by taking traditional medication. The final straw <u>was</u> on friday night 8pm. My usual clinic was closed and i have to visit a 24hours clinic near my house. The consultation charge between 8-10pm was $30 which is very reasonable. The <u>doctor</u> tapped my stomach and asked if I have irregular meal. I said yes. Then he said there are little acid in my stomach and it will cause stomach upset. In the end, the medication was over hundred dollars. With the consultation fee, it was about $140++++. I chosed to pay only the $30 consultation fee and did not collect the medicine. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Saturday afternoon 2pm, i went around Clementi and all the clinics (i walked to 6 clinics) operated until 1230pm and will only open on Monday. </p>
<p dir="ltr">I found one at blk 308 clementi Ave 4, Clementi Healthpoint Family Clinic. Medicine. Open on Sat night and consultation plus medicine is $30. Doctor say is just some virus. Took antibiotics. Next day I am well again. </p>
singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-41021739730308926082014-05-10T11:11:00.001+08:002014-05-10T11:11:15.451+08:00My home<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Singapore is really a very beautiful country.<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9Xyz1ncRczQ/U22Y0DbMKkI/AAAAAAAAHgI/Gwt_ld8vg0o/s640/blogger-image-1486304833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9Xyz1ncRczQ/U22Y0DbMKkI/AAAAAAAAHgI/Gwt_ld8vg0o/s640/blogger-image-1486304833.jpg"></a></div>singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-6877366949891100572014-03-16T23:06:00.002+08:002014-03-16T23:06:22.124+08:00King Albert Park Mac Donald's new development is...Certainly, there are good memories about King Albert Park for me.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hb08VsGT0CM/UyW7T16pnHI/AAAAAAAAHfQ/j9b9FjAi8Uo/s1600/DSC_0155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hb08VsGT0CM/UyW7T16pnHI/AAAAAAAAHfQ/j9b9FjAi8Uo/s1600/DSC_0155.JPG" height="225" width="400" /></a><br />
<br />
I think belonged to the X/Y Generation.<br />
<br />
There, you could witness the Ang-Mo-Bengs, the Bengs that wanna be, smoking, cursing in English and that would be their hang out place.<br />
<br />
Our favorite hangout place after every Wednesday Band Practice in Ngee Ann Poly will consist of a walk to KAP. After I had my bike license, it seems that it is impossible for me to park the bike at the basement carpark, even there are lots for motorbike. Ending up having traffic fine for parking at the pavement.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A_ulJR8Uahg/UyW7L-IYxVI/AAAAAAAAHe4/PI-HdWDmOyw/s1600/DSC_0146.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A_ulJR8Uahg/UyW7L-IYxVI/AAAAAAAAHe4/PI-HdWDmOyw/s1600/DSC_0146.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a><br />
<br />
I ever tried testing their ordering system and managed to break it, once.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HI3wb7ph5vA/UyW7P7HsmyI/AAAAAAAAHfI/i-YhR0eLoyg/s1600/DSC_0150.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HI3wb7ph5vA/UyW7P7HsmyI/AAAAAAAAHfI/i-YhR0eLoyg/s1600/DSC_0150.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a><br />
<br />
Going there for studies seems impossible.<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R5VT1Otva64/UyW7IandVTI/AAAAAAAAHeo/jsrM7OuthHk/s1600/DSC_0140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R5VT1Otva64/UyW7IandVTI/AAAAAAAAHeo/jsrM7OuthHk/s1600/DSC_0140.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a><br />
That is also the place where the nearby JC students would go.<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qJKdlOMn4s8/UyW7JpE8cyI/AAAAAAAAHew/eJbOuuYmeas/s1600/DSC_0143.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qJKdlOMn4s8/UyW7JpE8cyI/AAAAAAAAHew/eJbOuuYmeas/s1600/DSC_0143.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a><br />
Today, seeing many young couples going to take picture. I believe that is the place that they first meet, they date and these couples spend their time together.<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4KMhRgcuaoo/UyW7AJKgMRI/AAAAAAAAHeI/qewSmqGov54/s1600/DSC_0141.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4KMhRgcuaoo/UyW7AJKgMRI/AAAAAAAAHeI/qewSmqGov54/s1600/DSC_0141.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a><br />
They are closing at 1159pm and it is really crowded.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PhcQUFhbS1Y/UyW7FQulq1I/AAAAAAAAHec/FVH4VyAYem0/s1600/DSC_0129.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PhcQUFhbS1Y/UyW7FQulq1I/AAAAAAAAHec/FVH4VyAYem0/s1600/DSC_0129.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a><br />
KAP is a place to hang out, bring communication and connection between friends closer. It is an activity place where we would remember.<br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M1VsdPn1JbQ/UyW7FxFJw9I/AAAAAAAAHeY/n5xIFFONtEE/s1600/DSC_0139.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M1VsdPn1JbQ/UyW7FxFJw9I/AAAAAAAAHeY/n5xIFFONtEE/s1600/DSC_0139.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a><br />
<br />
We could see the happy crowd coming, they bring faces of smile. The frequency is there, not to collect debts but have a happy ending.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-822_gt9lOO0/UyW7O-uia6I/AAAAAAAAHfA/0zLa0lr6YRc/s1600/DSC_0149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-822_gt9lOO0/UyW7O-uia6I/AAAAAAAAHfA/0zLa0lr6YRc/s1600/DSC_0149.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nA_TmZfc25Y/UyW7Z8Wi4bI/AAAAAAAAHfg/HQYflSW5b8s/s1600/IMG-20140316-00092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nA_TmZfc25Y/UyW7Z8Wi4bI/AAAAAAAAHfg/HQYflSW5b8s/s1600/IMG-20140316-00092.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-und0AZypSP4/UyW7XLFJi1I/AAAAAAAAHfY/LTr1JtXsloY/s1600/DSC_0152.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-und0AZypSP4/UyW7XLFJi1I/AAAAAAAAHfY/LTr1JtXsloY/s1600/DSC_0152.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
This hang out place has been sold $150 million.<br />
<a href="http://sg.news.yahoo.com/singapore-bids-king-albert-park-building-goodbye-061952360.html">http://sg.news.yahoo.com/singapore-bids-king-albert-park-building-goodbye-061952360.html</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fwAcLYihbqQ/UyW7bBFIOmI/AAAAAAAAHfo/uVPm7v-FxR8/s1600/IMG-20140316-00094.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fwAcLYihbqQ/UyW7bBFIOmI/AAAAAAAAHfo/uVPm7v-FxR8/s1600/IMG-20140316-00094.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a><br />
<br />
we will have nothing for a few years, but looking at the Developer's website, there will be a basement+2 floors of commecial units. that include F&B. 40 restaurants, over 60 shops and a huge basement supermarket.<br />
<br />
looking at the proposed plan, the ingress and egress route will be kept.<br />
<br />
Also, there will be residences, from 1 bedroom to 5 bedroom.<br />
<br />
sorry, I'm not selling anything here.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
If you are the owner of this place, will you want to make this decision?<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yuifYbmTv_E/UyW7b9uFvKI/AAAAAAAAHfw/RdwT6D7EG3s/s1600/IMG-20140316-00095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yuifYbmTv_E/UyW7b9uFvKI/AAAAAAAAHfw/RdwT6D7EG3s/s1600/IMG-20140316-00095.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-1725839678512416462014-03-03T01:12:00.003+08:002014-03-03T01:13:08.604+08:00imported goods are better?I am sick of the culture.<br />
<br />
yes, culture, in work, in the society.<br />
<br />
Esp in an asian country, when an organization engaged a white person, it means that the organization is well to do?<br />
<br />
sorry, i am not agains the white, but I'm referring to the mental of the organization leadership.<br />
<br />
i quote:<br />
<br />
1st August 2010, Goh Mia Chun.<br />
<br />
外国的月亮比较<b>圆</b>,不过还是家里的月亮比较<b>明</b>。<br />
<br />
Do you understand what i mean?singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-35244059215391622902014-01-24T21:31:00.001+08:002014-01-24T21:33:15.858+08:00The Scoopy and Fino Route in North Thailand. Day 1/7<div class="MsoNormal">
The Scoopy and Fino Route</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
WHY?</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Samantha sent an email to all of our friends we met during
our round the world trip for a Christmas greeting. Thor Anderson replied:<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><br /></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">You look good in the
Santa Clause hats. Jerry and I will be at the HU meeting in Chiang Mai in
January. If that’s in your plans it would be nice to see you there.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Have a great 2014.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Thor</i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
That email and sent a signal to the siren to activate the
alarm in the house. We were so excited that Thor and Jerry will be coming to
Chiang Mai this year for the biker’s meeting on 10 and 11<sup>th</sup> January.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
During our round the world trip and we reached Chiang Mai,
that’s where we first met Thor and Jerry.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wcWu8PEW9uI/R5Qo8KNL0KI/AAAAAAAAAWw/IpX0X7dnWW0/s200/016.JPG">http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wcWu8PEW9uI/R5Qo8KNL0KI/AAAAAAAAAWw/IpX0X7dnWW0/s200/016.JPG</a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://singaporedream-rtw.blogspot.com/2008/01/chiang-mai-tour.html">http://singaporedream-rtw.blogspot.com/2008/01/chiang-mai-tour.html</a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
We continued our trip, few months later we were in Germany and
we met both of them again.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wcWu8PEW9uI/SHJxr_PFyRI/AAAAAAAAA5w/a0tHk1YrCz8/s320/029.JPG">http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wcWu8PEW9uI/SHJxr_PFyRI/AAAAAAAAA5w/a0tHk1YrCz8/s320/029.JPG</a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
We continued our trip, few months later we were in San
Francisco, staying with Thor!</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://singaporedream-rtw.blogspot.com/2009/12/thor-anderson-sandra-chiang-and-naked.html">http://singaporedream-rtw.blogspot.com/2009/12/thor-anderson-sandra-chiang-and-naked.html</a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
2 amazing gentlemen that we have met and we would want to
met again. Both of them are close to 80 and are still riding around, I mean
tough off beaten track rides!</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Ideas came into my mind on how to go Chiang Mai again meeting
Thor and Jerry since we did it many times with our bike. We considered:</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Taking Hope 2.0, that will lead us 8 days up and down the
highway from home, repair and maintenance for such big rides, expenses for
riding up and down the 8 days, risk of road usage for the 8 days and the same
experience we are going through. Do we still want to have the kind of appraisal
from the locals and friends saying:<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> Wao,
you rode a motorcycle from Singapore to Chiang Mai?</i> </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Nope, that’s not our
main objective.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Taking our truck up north: yes, that’s a brand new adventure
but lots of red tape crossing the Singapore – Malaysia border. No thanks.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Flying to Chiang Mai? Do what? Just 2 nights to meet them
and back? Shall we do something more worth while?</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
HOW:</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The research started off when we really decided to buy air
tickets 1 week before leaving. Flight from Singapore to Chiang Mai cost RM825
per person, round trip and has limited flight dates. So we chose 5<sup>th</sup>
January, Sunday morning and back on 11<sup>th</sup> January, Saturday evening.
It was a little tight because Samantha had an important gathering on 12<sup>th</sup>
January, Sunday morning.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
We have 7 days and 6 nights to spend, look at google map on
the border mountains between Myanmar and Thailand, making sure those towns were
not mentioned in any of the travel guide, look at routes that were not along
the main road, link the points together, calculate 4-5 hours of riding per day,
look at bike rental pricing in Chiang Mai and decide on the best machine.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XrbvI1AdDWM/UuJp8lebGyI/AAAAAAAAHc4/H7Om0d3mtVE/s1600/IMG_5929.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XrbvI1AdDWM/UuJp8lebGyI/AAAAAAAAHc4/H7Om0d3mtVE/s1600/IMG_5929.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Day 1, Sunday.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Early flight, took a taxi to the airport, had a posh Hong
Kong salty noodle with luncheon meat, took our record setting journey from
Singapore to Chiang Mai with a time of 2 hours and 45 minutes, took a local
taxi at standard rate of RM15 to Coocase </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
We contacted Leslie, the Coocase distributor of Thailand and
he had a few machine for rent and all of the machine comes with Coocase. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
https://www.facebook.com/coocasethailand</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
What so cool about Coocase? I didn’t realized it, and
neither Leslie pay me to advertise for his product.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
It comes with interchangeable top color, inner protection
liner for your helmet, special locking system, USB charging system, remote lock
and alarm for some selected models. We picked up 2 new bikes (less than 4000km
mileage), automatic gear, 4 stokes and lots of compartment.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Honda Scoopy Prestige 110cc (AKA: The black one)</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Yamaha Fino 115cc (AKA: The yellow one)</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><br /><!--[endif]--></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dNZILzFDCQg/UuJp9t3pPLI/AAAAAAAAHdA/GEL0IKGcx58/s1600/IMG_5931.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dNZILzFDCQg/UuJp9t3pPLI/AAAAAAAAHdA/GEL0IKGcx58/s1600/IMG_5931.JPG" height="213" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
price: </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
RM15 per day per bike rental fee.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
RM3 per day for insurance against thief and accident (see
their foot notes)</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
RM300 deposit (NO NEED TO DEPOSIT YOUR PASSPORT!!!)</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Located at: N18 48.164 E98 57.913</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Lesson learnt: Bring your own helmets</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Our route:</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tiZvFG70Vl8/UuJqJ9yDOSI/AAAAAAAAHdo/p5XG4YQgREQ/s1600/IMG_5941.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tiZvFG70Vl8/UuJqJ9yDOSI/AAAAAAAAHdo/p5XG4YQgREQ/s1600/IMG_5941.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
To the north, enjoy what the local is enjoying, see the
least tourist polluted places before it gets polluted with recommendation from
travel guide, ride slow so that we can see more things and enjoy the view, the
moment and more photo opportunity. Hardly we would want to pay and enter any
tribe villages to visit the tribe, it’s not so real as we feel like the same
visiting a zoo. Not saying that they are animal but, its just not real! Can you
imagine, after the visiting hours in those tribe village, they undress the
tribe costume, go to the rear of the ticketing center, punch card, ride their
motorcycle back to their home surfing internet? Maybe I’m a little imaginative.
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-arkSurm3t64/UuJp_9zik_I/AAAAAAAAHdI/Jc37UfRaWVQ/s1600/IMG_5932.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-arkSurm3t64/UuJp_9zik_I/AAAAAAAAHdI/Jc37UfRaWVQ/s1600/IMG_5932.JPG" height="213" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
We have not much issue with handling the black and yellow
one on the highway @ 60-70km per hour, as there will not be much highway riding
on this 7 days route.<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><!--[endif]--></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
This is the usual route to the Mae Hong Song, not for us
this time. Anyway, Mae Hong Song is not the only place with 1864 curves.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WWS8wv0dapE/UuJqCs6we9I/AAAAAAAAHdQ/FR7n0JSiRQ4/s1600/IMG_5933.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WWS8wv0dapE/UuJqCs6we9I/AAAAAAAAHdQ/FR7n0JSiRQ4/s1600/IMG_5933.JPG" height="213" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Stop by this place:</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
N19 22.348 E98 56.900</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Nice garden, good coffee.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3197yxLKBHA/UuJqGFJONxI/AAAAAAAAHdc/QrcGC-eIN_A/s1600/IMG_5937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3197yxLKBHA/UuJqGFJONxI/AAAAAAAAHdc/QrcGC-eIN_A/s1600/IMG_5937.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cKy1CEwXbVE/UuJqF9e-H0I/AAAAAAAAHdY/AuCEZxXMls8/s1600/IMG_5938.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cKy1CEwXbVE/UuJqF9e-H0I/AAAAAAAAHdY/AuCEZxXMls8/s1600/IMG_5938.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
After 90km, the fun starts! Nice scenery, comfortable turns.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Our aim for the day, to reach Piang Luang.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zz7GYUBH6Tw/UuJqMI1pwzI/AAAAAAAAHdw/rE5QsPBFtas/s1600/IMG_5944.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zz7GYUBH6Tw/UuJqMI1pwzI/AAAAAAAAHdw/rE5QsPBFtas/s1600/IMG_5944.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
We didn’t know what to see in Piang Luang until we reached
there, Chinese looking people start to appear, </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
We chose this place to visit because it is out of the
touristy Mae Hong Song and it is near a border.</div>
<!--[if !mso]>
<style>
v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
.shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
</style>
<![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:OfficeDocumentSettings>
<o:AllowPNG/>
</o:OfficeDocumentSettings>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:WordDocument>
<w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom>
<w:TrackMoves>false</w:TrackMoves>
<w:TrackFormatting/>
<w:PunctuationKerning/>
<w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing>
<w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing>
<w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery>
<w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery>
<w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/>
<w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>
<w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent>
<w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>
<w:Compatibility>
<w:BreakWrappedTables/>
<w:DontGrowAutofit/>
<w:DontAutofitConstrainedTables/>
<w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/>
</w:Compatibility>
</w:WordDocument>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="276">
</w:LatentStyles>
</xml><![endif]-->
<!--[if gte mso 10]>
<style>
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin-top:0cm;
mso-para-margin-right:0cm;
mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt;
mso-para-margin-left:0cm;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;
mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;}
</style>
<![endif]-->
<!--StartFragment-->
<!--EndFragment--><br />
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
What is in Piang Luang and what is there to visit?<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><!--[endif]--></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oAxwRykJreQ/UuJqQrjGqPI/AAAAAAAAHd4/Wy4amb9oV-8/s1600/IMG_5961.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oAxwRykJreQ/UuJqQrjGqPI/AAAAAAAAHd4/Wy4amb9oV-8/s1600/IMG_5961.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-57210236912326963072014-01-04T21:30:00.001+08:002014-01-04T21:30:10.173+08:00Preparation for new adventure.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HoHyKgltJUQ/UsgMgFkt5jI/AAAAAAAAHck/8ZLJXKdMa5k/s1600/IMG-20140104-01681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HoHyKgltJUQ/UsgMgFkt5jI/AAAAAAAAHck/8ZLJXKdMa5k/s320/IMG-20140104-01681.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>
Yes, we are setting off on 5th January 2014.<br />
<br />
This is the GPS we brought along for RTW trip. now it is almost retired but we made good use of it.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-16753982440385283512013-12-09T03:03:00.004+08:002013-12-09T03:03:56.181+08:00Singapore Little India RiotDISCLAIMER: this is solely my personal opinion and is my diary. This is a diary and you are reading my diary.<br />
<br />
<br />
To understand why this happened, one has to understand India.<br />
<br />
to understand india, one has to be there.<br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rbK5HtJWAOI/UqS_daBoeBI/AAAAAAAAHas/6A32rOEX7cI/s1600/067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rbK5HtJWAOI/UqS_daBoeBI/AAAAAAAAHas/6A32rOEX7cI/s320/067.JPG" width="240" /></a><br />
to be there, one really has to be with the local, do what the local do and understand how they behave.<br />
<br />
We clearly understand how they behave.<br />
<br />
Not traveling the whole country, we had been in Uttar Pradesh, Rajastan and Punjab. Thats enough. We wanted to travel the whole country from North to South but plan changed when we enter the country in day one from Nepal. Go straight to Pakistan.<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PN2kvkIlDQk/UqTBw4p7b0I/AAAAAAAAHcQ/tMdJ8smMEd4/s1600/122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PN2kvkIlDQk/UqTBw4p7b0I/AAAAAAAAHcQ/tMdJ8smMEd4/s320/122.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
We were being humiliated, we were cheated, we felt being in another world. You may say that we are not good traveler because we cannot suit to the local situation.<br />
<br />
Talk to those travelers that been to India, ask them where the went to. Tourist place? hotel? they will tell you the best things in India they ever enjoyed.<br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7fUx_MCo6oM/UqS_xIY8FPI/AAAAAAAAHa0/MMiKd9QYx24/s1600/239.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7fUx_MCo6oM/UqS_xIY8FPI/AAAAAAAAHa0/MMiKd9QYx24/s320/239.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
One of them, he (usually is a guy) stop and look and quietly observe.<br />
<br />
then the second one stop and see why the first is looking at.<br />
<br />
then the 3rd one will be curious what this 2 are looking.<br />
<br />
very soon, within 5 minutes, there will be more than 50 of them looking at us, touching our property, intruding into our personal space, looking at Samantha like she is wearing nothing.<br />
<br />
Then, the road will be congested, because vehicles passing pass will stop and see what this crowd is looking at.<br />
<br />
When the police come, the solution is to chase both of us out.<br />
<br />
This is India.<br />
<br />
Please, I plead, after the riot in Little India of Singapore, DO NOT HATE ALL OF OUT FOREIGN WORKER FROM INDIA. Treat them with respect as they are human too. We need them.<br />
<br />
Also, please differentiate them from the Bangladeshi foreign laborer. Most of my good work mates are from Bangladeshi and we respected each other very much.<br />
<br />
Ladies, how do you feel when you are sitting in a car of a traffic light, and in front of you, there is a truck load of Indian worker? Tell me, if never they are not staring at you. Also please tell me if you loved being stared by them this way because no man would want to look at you before.<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cdEXJaHdVRw/UqTAXvklsaI/AAAAAAAAHbQ/uooxbhHc51k/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cdEXJaHdVRw/UqTAXvklsaI/AAAAAAAAHbQ/uooxbhHc51k/s320/002.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
One of them, they are quiet, shy and tame. 2 of them, would talk a little loud. 3 and more, they owned the whole world. Nothing is in their mind. when they have 5 or more of them, things will happened.<br />
<br />
In India, it is not uncommon to hear story about the family pushing their old grandmother to the road when a luxury car pass by.<br />
<br />
I heard of a story from a fellow biker. A little girl was hit by a vehicle, injured. People around would just surround and look. This white biker took the little girl to the hospital for emergency treatment on his bike. the next moment, he was captured by the police, handcuffed and treated like a prisoner for a few days. So why was he being treated like that?<br />
<br />
think... think... you tell me.<br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l1FpUTwBx98/UqTBFWtqXOI/AAAAAAAAHbw/uGBjrDEg4Tw/s1600/253.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l1FpUTwBx98/UqTBFWtqXOI/AAAAAAAAHbw/uGBjrDEg4Tw/s320/253.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uiz_CwPQM2Q/UqTAggnIskI/AAAAAAAAHbg/CZjj6vK3nqw/s1600/028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uiz_CwPQM2Q/UqTAggnIskI/AAAAAAAAHbg/CZjj6vK3nqw/s320/028.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
human behavior... when one is angry, another one will come in to stir. These people would stir and stir, and the fire become bigger and bigger and unstoppable. This is in them.<br />
<br />
TAKE NOTE, we have our Indian friends out there that brush teeth at the primary school canteen with us, play 'pa-sang' (hide and seek) with us, the Indian I'm referring to are not them. our indian friend has the same blood as me and will not do such things. We are Singaporeans, not the one that you are referring to. you know what i mean. I have very good Indian friends and we are like brothers.<br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UC7uP_sUpCM/UqTASjjFVOI/AAAAAAAAHbI/2rSaL3qRfgE/s1600/200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UC7uP_sUpCM/UqTASjjFVOI/AAAAAAAAHbI/2rSaL3qRfgE/s320/200.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
For any ethnics, such behavior is the same. when it comes into a group, the fire will burn stronger and stronger.<br />
<br />
It is so common in Bolivia when were were there for riots and strikes. But for me, it doesn't matter when we faced it almost everyday.<br />
<br />
Such situation in Singapore is unacceptable.<br />
<br />
Accident happen everyday in India and caused fatality.<br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YmbJgWU6_V8/UqTAaWLfi-I/AAAAAAAAHbY/f_9ntO-32nM/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YmbJgWU6_V8/UqTAaWLfi-I/AAAAAAAAHbY/f_9ntO-32nM/s320/005.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
Rule of thumb for right of way in India traffic: smaller sized vehicle must give way to the bigger sized vehicle.<br />
Rule of thumb for the party that is in fault: the bigger sized vehicle.<br />
<br />
so, often, when someone a bus hit a pedestrian, often the driver will run for his life because the locals will beat the driver to death and burn the bus.<br />
<br />
Please, I plead, after the riot in Little India of Singapore, DO NOT HATE ALL OF OUT FOREIGN WORKER FROM INDIA. Treat them with respect as they are human too. We need them.<br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6CDY7loyGoA/UqTBZtzkHjI/AAAAAAAAHcI/2SH1TX2O9HY/s1600/067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6CDY7loyGoA/UqTBZtzkHjI/AAAAAAAAHcI/2SH1TX2O9HY/s320/067.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--XatQVj9unE/UqTBWpHEGyI/AAAAAAAAHcA/d4Cb6Pf-n1A/s1600/059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--XatQVj9unE/UqTBWpHEGyI/AAAAAAAAHcA/d4Cb6Pf-n1A/s320/059.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ioYrK3rRPS4/UqTBUjIaEyI/AAAAAAAAHb4/9EjSGC_8hkw/s1600/057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ioYrK3rRPS4/UqTBUjIaEyI/AAAAAAAAHb4/9EjSGC_8hkw/s320/057.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
Our forces lack experience. Why? they don't dare to act until their boss give permission. they have not seen such incident before. they must not forget that they are dealing with the non-singaporeans.<br />
<br />
we must maintain good relationship with India, and what we need to do to please them to make business?<br />
<br />
my guess for the next move is:<br />
<br />
1) alcohol sales control for foreign laborers or within certain area.<br />
2) off days for the foreign workers in different day of the week instead of sunday.<br />
3) investigation of workers at dormitory entrance on the next day.<br />
4) more CISCO petrol in the area. Anyway, CISCO didn't do a good job. Paid and they just walk around. What these auxiliary police has been doing? sign paper and show presence? also, many of them are from other country too.<br />
5) Relevant authority will make some changes in the number of labour from each country and open up new country to 'import' new sources of labors.<br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2xE3AvjwMtE/UqS_1pkdrhI/AAAAAAAAHa8/EAQe24cfl0g/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2xE3AvjwMtE/UqS_1pkdrhI/AAAAAAAAHa8/EAQe24cfl0g/s320/005.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
what else?<br />
<br />
everytime i see the productivity of these foreign worker, i think its a waste of money for the bosses to hire them. If the boss are working with them, they will feel heart pain. sadly, no boss are working together with them.<br />
<br />
Go travel, go travel india, not to taj mahal or any tourist places and you will understand.<br />
<br />
by the way, we were at the door step of taj mahal and we did not go in. Why? you think, you think.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H2lBq5z5yAQ/UqTAzpzJx7I/AAAAAAAAHbo/z5Kp1Kcd9iE/s1600/179.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H2lBq5z5yAQ/UqTAzpzJx7I/AAAAAAAAHbo/z5Kp1Kcd9iE/s320/179.JPG" width="240" /></a><br />
<br />
What can we do? I am not happy that outsider destroy my country and we should hold hands together to handle this now, and future.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-77705936136108512082013-12-08T23:34:00.004+08:002013-12-08T23:43:42.407+08:00Little india riot in Singapore December<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It was late at night and I was doing my work assignment and received a text on the mobile from my friend.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Little India of Singapore on riot?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">I am really sad to see this happen in my country. In India, everyday there is road accident with pedestrain and when there is road accident, the driver will run away because the locals will beat the driver to death and burn the vehicle. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Our</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; line-height: 18px;"> Indian friends that grew up together with us will never do this because we have the same blood. What upset me was these people are bringing their bad practices from their country and applied in my land, my people and my property. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; line-height: 18px;">We need to protect.</span></span>singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878576601261994518.post-54260183998385131012013-11-29T19:34:00.001+08:002013-11-29T19:36:44.028+08:00Guess where. 2008 November<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
In the North. 2009<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zAeZLpuTYsI/Uph7cY1Z8VI/AAAAAAAAHac/5aXUBD-x2UM/s1600/051.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zAeZLpuTYsI/Uph7cY1Z8VI/AAAAAAAAHac/5aXUBD-x2UM/s640/051.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
In the South. 2009<br />
<br />
Guess where.singaporedreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332866009128276077noreply@blogger.com2