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This is an interesting sketch, draw perhaps by an asian (Asian fliar) but is romance similar all round the world? What type can you identify with?

An intriguing article that explores the concept of what constitutes 'true peace.' A depiction of tranquility... Once, a monarch announced a competition for the artist who could create the finest representation of peace. Numerous artists participated, and the king reviewed all the submissions. Ultimately, he found himself drawn to two particular works, necessitating a choice between them. The first artwork portrayed a serene lake, which served as a flawless reflection of the majestic mountains surrounding it. Above, a clear blue sky adorned with fluffy white clouds completed the idyllic scene. Viewers unanimously regarded this piece as the epitome of p…

That killer outfit you just brought home from the dry cleaners really can kill you, experts warn. That's because perchloroethylene (perc), the chemical used by most dry cleaners, has been linked to a multitude of health woes - including cancer. "Perc is an effective cleaner; but it's also extremely toxic. It enters the body through the skin and respiratory system, is stored in the fatty tissues and stays with you for a long time". Perc has been classified as a dangerous chemical for years and studies have shown exposure to it increases the risk of bladder and esophageal cancer; asthma and reproductive problems. People who work in or live near dry cleaners are most at ri…

Attached please find some other interesting assorted methods:- a. Fortune testing b. Horoscope for girls c. Horoscope and work.... These are non-Chinese methods... please read them with an open mind...

What your birthdate tells you.... Your personality has link to your Date of Birth. To find out more,pls read on. This method is not a Chinese `method', I am not sure the origin of the source... Please keep an open mind when reading this... Date of Birth: *1st Day of the Month A birthday on the first day of the month means that you have a strong will, are self-reliant and independent. people may say you "think too much," because you like to plan but not to actually build. Similarly,you're better at diagnosing what's wrong than prescribing a remedy.You have a good mind and like to reason things out. Practical and idealistic at the same time, you refer most things to your he…

Sally jumped up as soon as she saw the Surgeon come out of the operating room. She said:"How is my little boy? Is he going to be O.K.? When can I see him?" The Surgeon said, "I'm sorry, we did all we could." Sally said, "Why do little children get cancer, doesn't GOD care any more? GOD, where were you when my son needed you?" The Surgeon said, "One of the nurses will be out in a few minutes to let you spend time with your son's remains before it's transported to the university". Sally asked that the nurse stay with her while she said good-bye to her son. Sally ran her fingers through his thick red curly hair. The nurse said, "Would you like a lock of his hair?" Sally nod…

JANUARY 1st - FEBRUARY 2nd AMMON (GOD OF PROPHETS) Those born under this sign have a sure talent for recognising Mr/Ms Right the first time they see him/her - for them it's often a matter of love at first sight. When this happens, usually at a chance meeting in public places like shopping malls or restaurants, you can attract him/her by radiating happiness. You'll find it will captivate him/her. FEBRUARY 3rd - MARCH 4th SUCHOS (GOD OF THE SACRED NILE) Better known as the Crocodile God, Suchos guarded the treasures of ancient Egypt. Those born under this sign are attracted by beauty, and ancient wise men warned them not to be blinded by it. "Look beyond an attractive …

A nice article on WHY?

Believe or not. (Source unknown) - for fun.... (A) Is your birthday day 1 of the month? Your Life You are very curious and dedicative. When you are interested in something, everything else has to wait. This is your quality. But if you learn to be more patient and complete what you have started, you will be successful in life. Your Love You believe in love at first sight. You won't wait to learn more about the person. Vise versa, people who fail to impress you will hardly get a chance to be your friend. Your emotion is on the extreme. You can only love or hate, nothing in between and this often shows in your statement. Try not to end a relationship in a quarrel. (B) Is …

Confidence and Self-Esteem were best friends. They went everywhere together. If Confidence bought a new dress, Self-Esteem bought one just like it. They were very close. One day a new kid came to their school. His name was Peer Pressure. He had a friend called Hateful Words. They decided to give Confidence a hard time. They constantly teased her. They forced her to do terrible things. It was so terrible that Confidence lost Self-Esteem. When Self-Esteem wanted to start dance class, Confidence said they wouldn't be any good. Then one day, Peer Pressure introduced Confidence to Doubt. He wanted to ruin Confidence, but Peer Pressure said he couldn't yet. Self Esteem couldn'…

I agree, Mr. Lee. Please ask whomever wrote this wise piece to do another on the interesting observations about men: it would be very helpfull in the interpretation of their language! MED

Source and credit: This came from a Rig Manager for Global Marine Drilling in St. Johns, Newfoundland. They actually have to divert the path of these things away from the rig by towing them with ships! Anyway, in this particular case the water was calm & the sun was almost directly overhead so that the diver was able to get into the water and click this pic. They estimated the weight at 300,000,000 tons. (See attached file: Iceberg 2.jpg)

Note: Below is not `real' but rather, a *Joke* about the use of yellow talisman to ward-off virus attack to one's PC:- For those of you prone to computer crash / virus attack /whatever computer problems, you are advised to: 1. print out then burn the attached ang kong hu (ang kong talisman), and drink the water from the ash 2. recite always the following mantra " popi computer bei hang, bei tiuk virus, always peng an ". Under Para 2, this is based on Hokkien sentence which is interpretted as: "Pray hard that my computer does not hang or get virus and always peaceful."

This interesting drawing .... shows `arrows' being hurled around the work place.... Worthwhile looking at the various sketches:)

Type A 1.. Speaking broadly, it is said that people with Type A Blood are calm,composed, and very level-headed and serious. 2.. They have a firm character, and are reliable and trustworthy and hardheaded. 3.. They think things over and make plans eliberately, and they plug away at things steadily and assiduously. 4.. They try to make themselves more like their own ideal of what they should be. 5.. A Types may look aloof or distant to others. 6.. They try to suppress their own emotions, and because they have continual practice in doing this, this makes them appear strong. But, actually, they have a fragile, nervous side, as well. 7.. They tend to be hard on people who are …

There are diverse ways of `finding' out how lucky numbers are... some one has written an excel spreadsheet for finding out if your handphone number is lucky? Well, in my opinion, try it for FUN! Thou!

The Correct Way Of Eating Fruits - By Devagi Sanmugam We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not so easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat fruits. Do you know of anyone who hates fruits? Most likely no. Everyone will immediately tell you about the fruits they like very much. The reason why everyone likes fruits is because our bodies crave for it instinctively. The colour, the texture, the aromas and the sweetness all make it very attractive. But I find that most of us tend to think of fruits as a treat e.g. on a hot day - water melon! But do you know that fruit is an important food t…

In Japan, local farmers prepare to pack and ship full-grown square watermelons. The idea of square watermelons was first developed 20 years ago so that they easily fit in refrigerators. The melons are placed in square tempered glass while they are growing. Source and credit: Los Angeles Times (6/15/2001)

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