Monday, March 23, 2015

Singapore’s first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew dies aged 91 March 22, 2015 at 01:42PM

RIP, the Founding Father of Singapore.

via Facebook http://cna.asia/lky1923-2015 Mr Lee leaves behinds two sons and a daughter.

Friday, March 20, 2015

How to Stop Worrying and Get on With Your Life March 19, 2015 at 09:27AM

"To paraphrase Charles Darwin, anyone who dares to waste one hour of time worrying has not discovered the value of life."

via Facebook http://ift.tt/196ka3w An expert explains why worries spiral out of control, and how to stop them.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Beyond Potstickers: Around the World in Dumplings March 16, 2015 at 10:08PM



via Facebook http://bonapp.it/1DsAWYn There's something extraordinarily satisfying about biting into a perfect dumpling—the tug of dough, the burst of steam, that first hit of flavorful filling. Join us on a journey from China to India, Nepal, Russia, and beyond, as we explore the great wide world of dumplings.

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Friday, March 13, 2015

10 Surprising Facts About Rejection March 12, 2015 at 10:28PM



via Facebook http://ift.tt/1b4MFjM Research finds that rejection affects intelligence, reason, and more.

40 meals you should eat in your lifetime March 12, 2015 at 05:05PM



via Facebook http://ift.tt/1Mw2k7k The ultimate foodie bucket list: a list of 50 meals worth traversing the world for.

Don’t Text While Parenting March 12, 2015 at 12:32PM

Good parenting advice!

via Facebook http://ti.me/1wZptNQ A new study from Boston Medical Center reveals that parents who get absorbed by email, games or other apps have more negative interactions with their children, making them feel like they're competing for attention with their parents' gadgets

Saturday, March 07, 2015

Grammar fail: Picky editor takes red pen to 'for sale' sign March 06, 2015 at 09:21AM

Behind the grammar fail, this is another story of how Chinese nationals going out of mainland to take advantage of legal loopholes in overseas. Causing outrage among the locals, just like what happens in Western Europe and North America. In turn, that does affect many honest and tax-paying residents of Asian heritage living there.

via Facebook http://on.mash.to/1aQf254 One grammar obsessive has taken their need for perfect sentence structure to a new level.

Thursday, March 05, 2015

The US is going after Chinese “maternity hotels” in southern California March 04, 2015 at 04:23PM

Finally.

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1KhbCbC Chinese women pay as much as $60,000 to give birth to their children in the US.

Wednesday, March 04, 2015

Singapore 'world's priciest city' March 03, 2015 at 10:46AM



via Facebook http://ift.tt/1BBiAT5 For the second year running, Singapore tops the list as the world's most expensive city to live in, says the Economist Intelligence Unit.

‘Downton Abbey’ and History: A Look Back March 02, 2015 at 12:16PM

NYT says, “Downton Abbey weaves a surprising amount of authentic historical context into its plots." That makes this period drama a fascinating series. Though its plots are looking "tired" and repetitive, and it is time to end it on a good note. Will we get to see the dissolution of this traditional social structure of "upstairs" and "downstairs" in the show?

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1rVU5NA “Downton Abbey,” which returns for its fifth season on PBS on Sunday, weaves a surprising amount of authentic historical context into its plots. A multimedia timeline explores the show’s period details, and how those events have been covered in The New York Times.

HEIST OF THE CENTURY - How Jho Low Used PetroSaudi As "A Front" To Siphon Billions Out Of 1MDB! March 01, 2015 at 12:54PM

A deal that smells extremely fishy. Did the corporate lawyers actually conduct any prudent due diligence?

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1vNeu9v Together with London’s Sunday Times newspaper, Sarawak Report has completed an in-depth investigation into the trail of the missing billions at the heart of Malaysia’s 1MDB.... WORLD EXCLUSIVE

This simple graphic shows how many times Kevin Spacey has spoken to the camera on 'House of Cards' February 27, 2015 at 10:39AM

Looking forward to binge-watching season 3 this weekend!

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1vDyBXI Frank Underwood talks to the audience quite a bit over the course of 26 episodes.

This Is What Walking Does To Your Body February 26, 2015 at 11:04AM



via Facebook http://bit.ly/1zfFCJp Sneaking in a few minutes a day can transform your health, body, and mind.

5 Charts That Show How Smartphones Ruin Sleep February 24, 2015 at 09:52PM



via Facebook http://theatln.tc/1FU5u5K Blue light makes the brain think it's time to wake up, just as you're getting ready for bed.

How To Parent Like a German February 24, 2015 at 06:30PM

Daniela Wersin, what do you think?

via Facebook http://ti.me/18izP09 An American mom finds some surprising habits