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Life Expectancy Calculator

Hi Singapore Parents
A friend sent this to me.  It’s amazing.  It will either scare you or elate you.
For me, my virtual age went down about 15 years and life expectancy increased by 15 years.
So parents, if you want to know whether you have or a shorter or longer life expectancy,  click on the link below […]

Greetings for a new year

Hi Singapore parents
Time flies – here’s a new beginning of another year and a new decade 2010.
 
May you a wonderful new month and a happy new year.    
Don’t work too hard but work smart.  May your boss appreciate you and say !
Take care of yourself.    Pamper yourself and buy […]

Words of Wisdom

Hi Singapore Parents
Today, would like to share some words of wisdom with you:
   
Walk for 10 - 30 minutes every day, while smiling.
Sit quietly for at least 10 minutes every day, in isolation, if necessary.
Upon arising in the morning, one must immediately say: “My goal today is . . . . . . . ”
Listen […]

Thoughts for this moment . . .

Hi Singapore Parents
Today, would like to share with you an extract about “Thoughts for this moment . . .”
      
 Do not take away someone’s hope, it may be all they have to hold on to.
Do not make decisions when you are angry, take cause of your physical body.
Do not pay for a job […]

A story that may change your life

Hi Singapore parents Today, would like to share a story with you.
  
One day, a donkey fell into a dried well.  The poor donkey cried for several hours to no avail.  The desperate farmer tried in vain to have it rescued.  Finally, the farmer decided the donkey was old, the well ought to be covered, […]

Life after retirement

Hi Singapore parents
I read with interest 2 articles in today’s Straits Times - Mind and Body section:

Retire, but keep working on Page 2 and
Working retirees in better health on Page 5

I cannot agree more.  After retirement, one must continue to work in some ways to stay active.  That way, you will also be in better […]

Building Strong Families For Tomorrow

Hi Singapore Parents
The above event has been postponed to 23 January 2010.   For those of you who are still interested, do log on to http://www.familiesfortomorrow.sg/  for registration.
Cheers
@ 23 Oct 2009
Hi Singapore Parents
Are your children’s exam over?  For those still in progress, I wish you and your family good luck and good health.
Come 21 November […]

The Flu Tales

Hi Singapore Parents
Would like to share with you the following flu tales . . .

In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people there was this Doctor that visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu.  Many of the farmers and their family had contracted it and many died.
The […]

The Story of “Hospital Window”

Hi Singapore Parents 
I have heard this story many times.  Whenever I am down, I would recall the lesson drawn from it.

 
Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room.
 
One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was […]

Remedies the Natural Way

Hi Singapore Parents
Below are some interesting food for thought remedies using fluids, food, fruits and vegetables.
USING FLUIDS
      
BLADDER INFECTION?  DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!  High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
INSOMNIA (CAN’T SLEEP?)  HONEY!  Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.

TO PREVENT STROKE - DRINK TEA!  Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular […]