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Entries for June, 2008

grab your sun block and after sun care this summer

Ladies are known for being apt when it comes to searching for good buys in a mall or supermarket. Come weekends, my auntie will be busy cutting the best buy ads in the papers and she’s always the one who updates us on where to buy the cheapest potatoes and carrots in town! Ask […]

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summer travels and the heat

Many of my friends are back for summer break from Middle East. I believe it is to escape the heat which can reach a high of 40 deg celsius! I don’t think I can handle this kind of heat and humidity!
I was told that Dubai is a great place to visit in winter - nice […]

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beware of asbestos

One of the regrets I had when we first moved into our house was the failure to get rid of the asbestos ceiling for the rooms. Being an allergy sufferer, the exposure to asbestos can worsen my health and breathing conditions and I only wished I found out earlier about the risk of asbestos exposure.
If […]

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the different ways to beat stress

Living in the fast paced world, it is common to feel stressed out, worn out by fatigue or just simply having a miserable day. To counter these negative emotions, the best thing to do is relax.
Watching television may be a form of relaxation for some, especially men, but apparently it is not a recommended method […]

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is an insurance plan necessary?

When it comes to insurance plans, everyone tends to have their own opinions and views. Personally, I have a life insurance plan as well as a medical insurance renewed on a yearly basis. I know that some people don’t believe in insurance at all and they have their own reasons not to embrace the concept. […]

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what is being prosperous

In Chinese culture, being prosperous can mean being ‘overweight’. So if you see a Chinese businessman with a big belly, it can be significant to his business success. We women, however, tend to be more conscious of our bodies and physical outlook. I truly believe that women are the biggest consumer of diet pills and […]

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weight loss tips

Some of my friends often ask me for tips on how to lose weight since I often keep myself abreast with healthy eating and fitness news. Actually many people keep talking about their weight loss goals but they are not willing to make sacrifices or changes to their lifestyle. Personally, I believe that there is […]

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finding cheap accommodations on your travels

A couple of my good friends are traveling this summer. One is heading to New York and the other to London. These two destinations are known for their expensive accommodations so finding cheap hotels can be a little challenging. Though there are many online accommodation sites in the web, I have realized that they tend […]

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pay attention to your heart health

We used to think that we should only pay attention to our heart health when we reach a ripe old age of 50 or later. But I have heard enough stories of why the human heart should be well looked after in our younger years. A man in his late twenties collapsed from a heart […]

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what does it mean to be wealthy and happy?

What does it mean to be wealthy and happy? This question will spark many responses as everyone has a different definition and interpretation of what it means to be wealth and happy. Very naturally, to be wealthy means materially rich but yet, we know that being wealthy doesn’t guarantee any level of happiness.
Some would say […]

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