Monthly Archives: September 2012

reblog: Seven ways to make a strong first impression in job interviews

Posted on 30/09/2012 by Stephen T. (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

Seven ways to make a strong first impression in job interviews.

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reblog: God chats with me…

Posted on 25/09/2012 by Stephen T. (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

(source unknown) When GOD Started Chatting With Me, I Get Beneficial Lessons to Enhance Mental Strength God: Hello. Did you call me? Me: Call you? No, who is this? God: This is GOD. I heard your prayers. So I thought … Continue reading →

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reblog: Obituary for Common Sense

Posted on 23/09/2012 by Stephen T. (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

(source: unverified) An Obituary printed in the London Times – Interesting and sadly rather true Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Life .. Be thankful (source unknown)

Posted on 22/09/2012 by Stephen T. (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

Heavy rains remind us of challenges in life. Never ask for a lighter rain. Just pray for a better umbrella. – That is attitude. When flood comes, fish eat ants and when flood recedes, ants eat fish.  – Only time matters. Just hold on, … Continue reading →

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Mountain Story – An interesting short story

Posted on 22/09/2012 by Stephen T. (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

Mountain Story – An interesting short story “A son and his father were walking on the mountains. Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: “AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!” To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain: “AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!” Curious, … Continue reading →

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Simple Vietnamese (tiếng Việt) vocabulary

Posted on 21/09/2012 by Stephen T. (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 = Mot, Hai, Ba, Bon, Nam, Sau, Bay, Tam, Chin, Muoi chrysanthemum = cây hoa cúc close = đóng cửa (“dom ker”) contradict = mâu thuẫn could (you)? = bạn … Continue reading →

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Light A Candle Online

Posted on 17/09/2012 by Stephen T. (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/enter.cfm?l=eng In many different traditions lighting candles is a sacred action. It expresses more than words can express. It has to do with gratefulness. From time immemorial, people have lit candles in sacred places. Why should cyberspace not be sacred? … Continue reading →

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Vietnam Travel Tips – Living In Vietnam – Vietnam Travel Tips

Posted on 16/09/2012 by Stephen T. (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

Vietnam Travel Tips – Living In Vietnam – Vietnam Travel Tips. Some notes from a pal of mine in HCMC.

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reblog: Nationalism stokes island disputes around Asia – Intellasia East Asia News

Posted on 09/09/2012 by Stephen T. (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

Nationalism stokes island disputes around Asia – Intellasia East Asia News. Disputes on islands around Asia… simmering, and will continue to simmer

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Silence is golden

Posted on 06/09/2012 by Stephen T. (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

Some days ago, I came across a group of mute  persons ordering food at a fast food restaurant. Some were having a “heated” discussion, while the others went about ordering their meals.  What struck me most was the efficiency in … Continue reading →

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