Saturday, August 31, 2013

Lim Yoke Yuen's Birthday August 30, 2013 at 10:20AM



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Margaret Lai's Birthday August 30, 2013 at 10:20AM



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Friday, August 30, 2013

Health Benefits of Knitting| Relief Stress with Knitting August 29, 2013 at 07:07PM

These benefits are all true.

via Facebook http://www.creativeu.net/health-benefits-of-knitting-relief-stress-with-knitting.htm Creative U Studio’s offers a huge selection of knitting yarns and needles. Take advantage of knitting’s proven health benefits. Enjoy stress relief, less illness and better self esteem through knitting.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Follow Your Gut and Make Better Decisions with This Simple Test August 28, 2013 at 09:23PM



via Facebook http://lifehacker.com/follow-your-gut-and-make-better-decisions-with-this-sim-1214011055?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow Over the course of my life, I’ve come to believe that the best decision maker is your gut/natural instinct. How many times have you disregarded your gut instinct on a decision, only to regret it later? I’ve done this more times than I care to admit. For many years now, I’ve been obsessed with findin...

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

http://www.lifescript.com/slideshows/food/8_best_foods_for_healthy_joints.aspx August 27, 2013 at 06:38PM



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Ryan Kuan's Birthday August 27, 2013 at 10:11AM



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Geraldine Lau's Birthday August 27, 2013 at 10:10AM



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Sunday, August 25, 2013

Korngold: Die Tote Stadt-Arr. Franz Willms-Tanzlied Des Pierrot August 24, 2013 at 10:54PM

I just used Shazam to tag Korngold: Die Tote Stadt-Arr. Franz Willms-Tanzlied Des Pierrot by Kirill Karabits & Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra & Nicola Benedetti.

via Facebook http://www.shazam.com/discover/track/65763861 Kirill Karabits & Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra & Nicola Benedetti discovered using Shazam

Jessica Dan's Birthday August 24, 2013 at 10:19AM



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Ong Chau Jinn's Birthday August 24, 2013 at 10:18AM



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Friday, August 23, 2013

Create a book with your Facebook life with Likebook August 22, 2013 at 03:16PM



via Facebook https://www.likebook.me/index.php?ln=en&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=postwall&utm_campaign=freepdf&utm_content=none With Likebook, create a book with your Facebook page! Print your status updates, photos, comments, or make one for a friend as a unique gift.

10 meals every Myanmar traveler should try August 22, 2013 at 03:13PM

The tea leaf salad is delicious! It tastes like "yee sang" (without raw fish) tossed with belacan dressing.

via Facebook http://travel.cnn.com/myanmar-food-669416?iid=article_sidebar Rich, savory Burmese cuisine has been hidden away for half a century. That's about to change

Jerrick Lim's Birthday August 22, 2013 at 10:19AM



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Veronica Chiu's Birthday August 22, 2013 at 10:19AM



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Thursday, August 22, 2013

Tanya Thomas Vadaketh's Birthday August 21, 2013 at 10:30AM



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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Amateur art buff finds £35 million head of Courbet masterpiece - Telegraph August 20, 2013 at 06:23PM

“(The Origin of the World) loses that kind of marvellous mystery and symbolism from the moment you stick a head on it – that’s why Courbet took it off,” he said.

via Facebook http://fw.to/C9ORoOi An amateur art buff has discovered what is claimed to be the previously unknown "head" of Gustave Courbet's most notorious work, The Origin of the World and has been told it is worth an estimated £35 million.

Europe's greatest museum treasures August 20, 2013 at 04:25PM

Quddus Chong, did we miss this "Olduvai stone chopping tool" in the British Museum?

via Facebook http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/16/travel/europes-greatest-museum-treasures/index.html?sr=sharebar_facebook The most extraordinary sights in European museums are not always what you think.

Karen Ng Boon Mei's Birthday August 20, 2013 at 10:22AM



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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Immune system boost 'fights cancer' August 19, 2013 at 10:00PM



via Facebook http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23724220 A way of firing up the body's immune system in order to attack cancer has been discovered by US researchers.

Grace Yau Chooi Peng's Birthday August 19, 2013 at 10:17AM



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Monday, August 19, 2013

Brianne McWilliams's Birthday August 18, 2013 at 10:16AM



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Sunday, August 18, 2013

Liew Mun Kit's Birthday August 17, 2013 at 10:21AM



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Simon Seow's Birthday August 17, 2013 at 10:21AM



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Jmcch Chua's Birthday August 17, 2013 at 10:20AM



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Saturday, August 17, 2013

They risked their lives to stop Sars August 16, 2013 at 10:11AM

A tribute to the bus unsung heroes.

via Facebook http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23710697 Ten years ago, the world was in the grip of a crisis over the deadly virus Sars. But its impact would have been far more deadly had it not been for the courage of a handful of medical staff.

Friday, August 16, 2013

Facebook use 'undermines well-being' August 15, 2013 at 09:28AM



via Facebook http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-23709009 Using Facebook erodes overall well-being and a sense of satisfaction with life among young adults, researchers at the University of Michigan say.

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Here Are The 12 Most Expensive Countries For Overseas Students To Study In August 13, 2013 at 10:15PM

Surprisingly the UK does not top the chart.

via Facebook http://www.businessinsider.com/here-are-the-12-most-expensive-countries-for-overseas-students-to-study-in-2013-8 The U.S. is second.

Nazila Malekpour's Birthday August 13, 2013 at 02:07PM



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Saturday, August 10, 2013

Rene Tanberry's Birthday August 09, 2013 at 04:40PM



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Hans-Christian Rieger's Birthday August 09, 2013 at 04:40PM



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Why major in humanities? Not just for a good job — for a good life. August 09, 2013 at 03:12PM

"But true humanities students are exceptional because they have been, and are, engaged in the activity that Plato commends — seeking to But true humanities students are exceptional because they have been, and are, engaged in the activity that Plato commends — seeking to understand themselves and how they ought to lead their lives. themselves and how they ought to lead their lives."

via Facebook http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-major-in-humanities-not-just-for-a-good-job--for-a-good-life/2013/08/08/83bc2734-fed1-11e2-96a8-d3b921c0924a_story.html What a humanities major can bring.

Friday, August 09, 2013

Golden Retriever Champ: Probably the Happiest Dog In The World August 09, 2013 at 08:55AM

Some happy doggie moments.

via Facebook http://www.boredpanda.com/candince-and-champ-golden-retriever-dog-photography/ Candice Sedighan and her golden retriever Champ is what you can call a real dream team! 20-year-old photographer needs no other model when her dog has enough patience to sit still and pose even with a live butterfly on his nose. Candice got Champ from her dad back when she was 9, but it wasn't ...

Thursday, August 08, 2013

Jerry W.K. Loo's Birthday August 07, 2013 at 02:30PM



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Wednesday, August 07, 2013

Joey Koh's Birthday August 06, 2013 at 03:21PM



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Monday, August 05, 2013

Su Ching's Birthday August 04, 2013 at 01:43PM



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Friday, August 02, 2013

Dennis Lai's Birthday August 01, 2013 at 11:30AM



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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Why You Should Eat Breakfast And the Best Times for the Rest of the Day’s Meals | TIME.com July 24, 2013 at 03:35PM



via Facebook http://healthland.time.com/2013/07/23/why-you-should-eat-breakfast-and-the-best-times-for-the-rest-of-the-days-meals/ Keeping track of what you're supposed to eat to stay healthy can already be overwhelming, but it turns out that when you eat what can also be important for keeping your weight in control and for warding off chronic disease. It turns out mom was right -- you should eat breakfast.

How to Trick Your Brain to Create a New Healthy Habit July 24, 2013 at 03:21PM



via Facebook http://lifehac.kr/yYT75z4 Have you ever started a diet or exercise program but didn't stick with it? If you're like millions of other people, you've set out with the best intentions but failed to keep the momentum going. Here's why relying on motivation and willpower doesn't work (and what works instead).

Mimi De Jazz's Birthday July 24, 2013 at 10:12AM



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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Ridha Khadher wins the Best Baguette in Paris competition July 24, 2013 at 12:30AM

Too far away from downtown for me to try.

via Facebook http://parisbymouth.com/2013-best-baguette-paris-winner-meilleur/ See all the top ten winners from the 2013 Grand Prix de la Baguette de la Ville de Paris.

China bans new government buildings July 23, 2013 at 01:12PM

China seems to be very obsessed with copying all the world famous architectures.

via Facebook http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23422985 China bans the construction of government buildings for five years as part of a crackdown on official corruption and waste, state media say.

Monday, July 22, 2013

Charlotte Lai's Birthday July 21, 2013 at 10:11AM



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Sunday, July 21, 2013

Aidil Rusli's Birthday July 20, 2013 at 10:11AM



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Cheong Sie Teng Alicia's Birthday July 20, 2013 at 10:11AM



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Darren Sze Hoong Teo's Birthday July 20, 2013 at 10:11AM



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Saturday, July 20, 2013

Norwegian woman who reported being raped in Dubai is jailed for 16 months July 19, 2013 at 11:52AM

This is totally unacceptable!

via Facebook http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2367152/Norwegian-woman-reported-raped-Dubai-jailed-16-months.html The 25-year-old Norwegian was in Dubai on a business trip when she was raped, but when she reported the assault to the local police, she was thrown in jail.

Ping Long's Birthday July 19, 2013 at 10:11AM



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Friday, July 19, 2013

Alberto's Night Club on Yelp July 18, 2013 at 10:58PM

Come prepared as a salsa dancer!

via Facebook http://www.yelp.com/biz/albertos-night-club-mountain-view?pt=quicktip&ref=fb&tip_id=EmJ8RZgxTZ1X69qfNLm60w Dance Clubs in Mountain View, CA

Bikram Yoga on Yelp July 18, 2013 at 11:43AM

This is a popular studio. Be sure to come in 30 minutes in advance!

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Thursday, July 18, 2013

What is the difference between common and civil law? July 17, 2013 at 05:48PM



via Facebook http://www.economist.com/blogs/economist-explains/2013/07/economist-explains-10?fsrc=scn%2Ffb%2Fwl%2Fbl%2Fee%2Fcommmoncivil ROYALISTS are eagerly awaiting the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s first child. If a girl, she will be the first daughter to be able to accede to the...

Ee Lin's Birthday July 17, 2013 at 10:39AM



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Chia Eric's Birthday July 17, 2013 at 10:39AM



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Yunna Choi's Birthday July 17, 2013 at 10:39AM



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Taking Shakespeare to the battlefield July 17, 2013 at 09:40AM

Looking forward to see this live in Globe next weekend.

via Facebook http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-23330703 Jason Caffrey watches a performance of William Shakespeare's Henry Vl plays - staged on the site of one of the bloodiest battles ever fought on English soil.

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Aarti Dua's Birthday July 16, 2013 at 10:04AM



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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

What Is Nostalgia Good For? Quite a Bit, Research Shows July 15, 2013 at 10:25PM

“Nostalgia made me feel that my life had roots and continuity. It made me feel good about myself and my relationships. It provided a texture to my life and gave me strength to move forward.”

via Facebook http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/09/science/what-is-nostalgia-good-for-quite-a-bit-research-shows.html?smid=fb-share Nostalgia, long considered a disorder, is now recognized to counteract loneliness, boredom and anxiety — making life seem more meaningful and death less frightening.

San Francisco Bay Area Earthquake Tracker | abc7news.com July 15, 2013 at 12:35PM

Anybody felt it? "3.4 July 15, 2013 12:02 p.m. -- 4 miles northeast of Alum Rock, California"

via Facebook http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/feature?section=news%2Flocal&id=6264412 >> Complete list of recent earthquake activity in the California/Nevada region >> Map of recent earthquake activity in the California/Nevada region

Monday, July 15, 2013

Yap Cam Yew's Birthday July 14, 2013 at 10:41AM



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Sunday, July 14, 2013

YanG- Chong's Birthday July 13, 2013 at 10:11AM



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Friday, July 12, 2013

A Refresher Course On The Difference Between The UK, Britain, England, And The British Isles July 11, 2013 at 08:17PM

This is quite funny!

via Facebook http://www.businessinsider.com/difference-between-uk-britain-and-england-2013-7 A video that explains the difference between the United Kingdom, Britain, England, the British Isles, and more.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Put A Google Alert On Your Name - In Photos: 10 Incredibly Simple Things You Can Do To Protect... July 09, 2013 at 09:48PM



via Facebook http://onforb.es/16gx4pi This is an incredibly easy way to stay on top of what's being said about you online. It takes less than a minute to do. Go here: http://www.google.com/alerts and enter your name, and variations of your name, with quotation marks around it. Boom. You're done.

WanSiang Shue's Birthday July 09, 2013 at 10:12AM



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Active brain 'keeps dementia at bay' July 09, 2013 at 09:20AM



via Facebook http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23159127 Keeping the mind active preserves the health of the brain, even in old age, new research suggests.

Late nights 'sap kids' brain power' July 09, 2013 at 09:01AM



via Facebook http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23223751 Late nights and overly lax bedtime routines can blunt children's minds, a major British study concludes.

Tuesday, July 09, 2013

Clever Uses for Facebook Graph Search July 08, 2013 at 06:22PM



via Facebook http://lifehac.kr/sM4Whvn It's been several months since Facebook introduced Graph Search, and if you have it, you may be wondering what it's good for. The short answer: A lot of things! Here are some clever ways to make use of Graph Search if you already have it, and some reasons to sign up to get it if you don't have it al...

Happiness Facts and Fiction July 08, 2013 at 04:44PM

Life is short. Be happy, please!

via Facebook http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/happiness-6-myths-and-truths WebMD debunks happiness myths including the belief that

I got 45/100 on this list: 100 Must-Eat American Foods. How many have you tried? July 08, 2013 at 04:36PM



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I got 38/83 on this list: 83 American Desserts. How many have you eaten? July 08, 2013 at 04:32PM



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Monday, July 08, 2013

Shrug like a Frenchman and frown like a Russian July 07, 2013 at 01:51PM

This kid is really quite a boast. While the Youtube video claims that he can speak 20 languages, in reality he is just comfortable with 4 to 5 languages and he is still learning the others. A lot of Malaysians (perhaps, the Europeans too) can speak comfortably in at least 3 to 4 languages. What is he singled out as a "prodigy"?

via Facebook http://www.economist.com/blogs/johnson/2013/07/teenage-hyperpolyglot-0?fsrc=scn%2Ffb%2Fwl%2Fbl%2Fshruglikeafrenchman TIMOTHY DONER looks like an ordinary American teenager. Medium-height and slight, he arrives in a grey T-shirt and jeans. As he is being miked for his interview, our...

Sunday, July 07, 2013

8 Ways To Boost Your Anti-Cancer Diet July 06, 2013 at 10:38PM



via Facebook http://m.huffpost.com/ca/entry/3542132/ By Marie Suszynski, Everyday Health

The New York Times July 06, 2013 at 12:45PM

Plane crash at San Francisco International Airport.

via Facebook http://www.facebook.com/nytimes/posts/10150318087349999 A Boeing 777 operated by the Korean airline Asiana crashed Saturday afternoon while landing at San Francisco International Airport: http://nyti.ms/15mZ0Jo The New York Times will report more information as it becomes available.

Saturday, July 06, 2013

Nitia Banogaran's Birthday July 06, 2013 at 04:11AM



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Mignion Lai's Birthday July 06, 2013 at 04:11AM



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Yvonne Lam's Birthday July 06, 2013 at 04:10AM



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Burma Superstar on Yelp July 05, 2013 at 05:12PM

We skipped the wait by lining up here before it is open.

via Facebook http://www.yelp.com/biz/burma-superstar-san-francisco?pt=quicktip&ref=fb&tip_id=6X_8B2vdGNuIDeKwLlT0cw Burmese in San Francisco, CA

Friday, July 05, 2013

Widefare July 04, 2013 at 06:13PM

Has this survey not further affirmed the problems in Malaysia? Middle-class Malaysians (mostly urbanites of a certain background) are so heavily taxed to substantially support a particular group of the government's discriminatory liking. "Malaysia, however, has achieved depth (spending 27% of per-person GDP on each beneficiary) without breadth (its efforts reached only 14% of potential beneficiaries for the year the index was calculated)."

via Facebook http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21580531-asias-emerging-welfare-states-spread-themselves-thinly-widefare THE welfare states pioneered in Europe and America are not universally admired in Asia. In 2001 Singapore’s then prime minister argued that handouts would result...

Thursday, July 04, 2013

BBC News - What has happened to the French joie de vivre? July 03, 2013 at 11:37PM

"The British, the Spanish, the Greeks are doing the same and hope to have the same results. Not so the French. They are still standing on the edge of the pool, dipping their toes in the water and wincing. Everyone knows that the combination of a short working week, early retirement, big pensions and excellent health benefits does not add up..."

via Facebook http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22985889 World Affairs Editor John Simpson examines why the opinion polls show the French are particularly gloomy, compared with other Europeans?

Wednesday, July 03, 2013

Top 15 Healthy Foods for People with Kidney Disease - DaVita July 02, 2013 at 09:34PM



via Facebook http://shar.es/ArqRW It is important for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and people on dialysis to eat a kidney-friendly diet. Some of the healthiest foods for people with kidney disease on a renal diet or kidney diet are fruits and vegetables low in sodium, potassium and phosphorus.

Tuesday, July 02, 2013

Melaine Tan's Birthday July 02, 2013 at 05:12AM



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Sunday, June 30, 2013

Zoe Soke Yee Chan's Birthday June 30, 2013 at 04:17AM



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Merit Vegetarian on Yelp June 29, 2013 at 02:06PM

This is our top favorite vegan restaurant in Sunnyvale. Trying out rainbow salad and gourmet deluxe (vegan "beef") for the first time.

via Facebook http://www.yelp.com/biz/merit-vegetarian-sunnyvale?pt=quicktip&ref=fb&tip_id=CfohRUwn1ulKF8nCOWH1ww Vegetarian in Sunnyvale, CA

Friday, June 28, 2013

Peh KKew's Birthday June 28, 2013 at 04:08AM



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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Six Scientifically Supported Ways to Crush Procrastination June 26, 2013 at 08:31PM



via Facebook http://lifehacker.com/six-scientifically-supported-ways-to-crush-procrastinat-589722729?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow Procrastination is something that everyone deals with. It’s hard to place too much blame on ourselves though, as the internet offers an unlimited amount of alternatives to doing our work. Since that’s the case, what are some proven ways to combat procrastination? Let’s take a look!

A Time to Marry in California June 26, 2013 at 05:19PM



via Facebook http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2013/06/gay-marriage-time-to-marry-in-california.html Alex Solarte and his boyfriend had got engaged in 2008, right before Prop. 8, never believing it would pass. “I’ve been waiting five years for this!” ...

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Fabian Suy's Birthday June 26, 2013 at 04:33AM



via Facebook http://apps.facebook.com/rybirthday/create_card?uid=820844719&publisher_id=556031611&template_id=1&ad_network=5&ryref=test-2b Remember to send a card for Fabian Suy's birthday!

Why You're Not a Morning Person (and How to Become One) June 25, 2013 at 09:16PM

This advice seems to work but it will NEVER change the very nature of an owl like me if I stop practising all those habits!

via Facebook http://lifehacker.com/why-youre-not-a-morning-person-and-how-to-become-one-514388263?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow At 6 AM, most of us are lucky if we have the energy to reach for a cup of coffee. Mornings may be rough, but hold off on sleeping in. There are perks to waking up with the sun, and we've got some tips on making it easier.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Yadunanda Kumar Budigi's Birthday June 25, 2013 at 04:09AM



via Facebook http://apps.facebook.com/rybirthday/create_card?uid=1409405902&publisher_id=556031611&template_id=1&ad_network=5&ryref=test-2b Remember to send a card for Yadunanda Kumar Budigi's birthday!

Paris Food Guide June 24, 2013 at 11:13PM



via Facebook http://www.cntraveler.com/food/2012/07/paris-restaurants-food-guide-where-to-eat A guide to the best restaurants, bistros, and cafés in Paris including spots for cassoulet, steak frites, vegetarian food, and new cuisine.

The Best Ways to Apologize When You Screw Up At Work or At Home June 24, 2013 at 02:52PM

Probably not for those looking for face-saver.

via Facebook http://lifehacker.com/the-best-ways-to-apologize-when-you-screw-up-at-work-or-560654609?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow After promising your boss you would complete an important assignment on time, you realize you're behind and it's going to be late. You unintentionally leave a colleague out of the loop on a joint project, causing him or her to feel frustrated and a bit betrayed. On the subway, you aren't paying atte...

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Sia Teng Teng's Birthday June 23, 2013 at 04:08AM



via Facebook http://apps.facebook.com/rybirthday/create_card?uid=585813697&publisher_id=556031611&template_id=1&ad_network=5&ryref=test-2b Remember to send a card for Sia Teng Teng's birthday!

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Kaushalya Rajathurai's Birthday June 22, 2013 at 04:08AM



via Facebook http://apps.facebook.com/rybirthday/create_card?uid=1224143138&publisher_id=556031611&template_id=1&ad_network=5&ryref=test-2b Remember to send a card for Kaushalya Rajathurai's birthday!

W for Wellbeing (wforwellbeing) June 21, 2013 at 09:41PM

How to survive smog and heat - this is dedicated to all my friends in Malaysia and Singapore.

via Facebook http://pinterest.com/pin/291537775848139902/ How to survive smog and heat

Friday, June 21, 2013

Life Below The City Of Light: Paris Underground : NPR June 20, 2013 at 12:19PM

"Paris, City of Light, really is a tale of two cities. One of them is above ground, with its beloved Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. That's the city the world sees. And then there's the city very few us will ever see — an underground Paris, the souterrain."

via Facebook http://www.npr.org/2011/01/30/133308592/parisunderground Paris really is a tale of two cities: One of them above ground, with its beloved Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame. And then there's the city very few us will ever see — an underground Paris — the souterrain. NPR and National Geographic team up to explore what lies below.

Rebooting Chinese history June 20, 2013 at 10:43AM

Perhaps an alternative history textbook should be introduced in Malaysia real soon.

via Facebook http://www.malaysia-today.net/mtcolumns/guest-columnists/57550-rebooting-chinese-history Malaysia Today. Independent News Portal in Malaysia. Read the latest news in the country covering issue on politics, business, lifestyle, community, and so much more.

The 4-Minute Workout June 20, 2013 at 10:26AM



via Facebook http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/19/the-4-minute-workout/?smid=fb-share A single, strenuous four-minute workout can effectively improve health and fitness as much as longer workouts can, researchers found. Download the “Well 4-Minute Workout” playlist for your workout.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Why Music Makes Our Brain Sing June 17, 2013 at 08:55PM



via Facebook http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/09/opinion/sunday/why-music-makes-our-brain-sing.html?smid=fb-share When a song triggers both anticipation and reward, it moves us like nothing else.

9 habits that may do more harm than good June 17, 2013 at 06:58PM



via Facebook http://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/9-habits-that-may-do-more-harm-than-good Discover which 'healthy' actions might be having a negative impact on your body.

Friday, June 14, 2013

From Croissant to Cronut June 13, 2013 at 02:09PM

Any "cronut' available around the Bay Area?

via Facebook http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/06/12/dining/from_croissant_to_cronut.html?smid=fb-nytimes&WT.z_sma=DI_FCT_20130612&_r=0 The Cronut is just the latest iteration of the croissant in the last 325 years or so.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Swimming and the Fear Factor June 11, 2013 at 04:55PM

I thank my mom for taking this survival skill as a priority when I was little.

via Facebook http://nyti.ms/13AdMLh With drowning a leading cause of death among children 1 to 19, learning to swim is more important to survival than anything a child learns in school.

Robberies of cashed-up Chinese tourists rise steeply in Paris June 11, 2013 at 04:41PM

I look Chinese but I am no Chinese with loads of cash in my purse...

via Facebook http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1249285/robberies-cashed-chinese-tourists-rise-steeply-paris Mainlanders' preference for carrying large amounts of cash makes them easy targets