This programme just woke me up. My sis was telling about how fun the show is and all. It was not until recently that I watched one show. It took me completely off guard. Before I watched, I was of the notion that of course, I am smarter than a fifth grader. 100 %. This is a no brainer.

 It started as a fun game show to watch on a boring eening. However, as the show progressed, I realised somethis is wrong. You are outdated. And you are not match even to a first grader. That was a big insult! I saw the looks on the faces of the contestant. Man he was sweating. And the classmate he opted for was cool, reserved and locked in the answer just in a matter of seconds.

Haha, welcome to the real world wahi. Well, like a good student I always was and am, I accepted my defeat and am now in the process of rediscovering myself. I have shared some tips and hindsight in the following article. Do read and see if you could pick up something that you could apply as well.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/661381/are_you_smarter_than_a_5th_grader.html

 LESSON : NEVER EVER THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING

Singapore zam zam restaurant pte ltd is entering its 100th yr in operation! How may eateries in Singapore can claim this proudly! Inaugurated in 1908, Singapore Zam Zam has been through a lot of changes and is now seeing its 3rd and 4th generation.

Read more about it here.

http://goasia.about.com/od/singapore/gr/zamzamspore.htm

http://eatbma.blogspot.com/2006/01/singapore-zam-zam-restaurant.html

http://www.the-inncrowd.com/littleindiawalk.htm

http://www.yebber.com/review/singapore-zam-zam-restaurant/

http://www.blurbme.com/find/place.php?leId=3832

http://wikitravel.org/en/Singapore/Bugis

http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/singapore_zam_zam_restaurant/

Great news for Cyclists in Singapore.

From the middle of this month, foldable cycles would be allowed on trains and buses . Yeah!!!!! And why not! If prams can be allowed, wheelchairs can be allowed, why not foldable cycles??? I have always wondered how it would feel like to get to workplace and elsewhere without having to walk in the scorching sun! And let me confess, I am not very good with buses and their routes and cabs are getting very very expensive with the revised rates as well as the ERP’s (elctronic road pricing) getting erected everywhere. 

Cycling is a healthy habit and if we can encourage more to take this up, it would be helpful to everyone. However, the success of this becoming a reality would depend on the infrastructure. Let me put it this way. It would depend on the behavior of the cyclists. Responsible vs Irresponsible. Considerate vs inconsiderate. Taking into account the delay this action is going to bring at the entrance and exit points, the accident rate, the complaints from fellow commuters etc.

Take it anyway, I believe the benifits would outweigh the costs.

One suggestion I could offer is to reserve one car / per train, to accommodate the cyclists. This would reduce the likelihood of accidents / space congestion. Also, it would provide for easy entrance and exit.

Well, the current situation is going to be a beta run. And if all goes well, we can see cyclists on board soon. I am very much looking forward to this.

 Read about this here : http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/333391/1/.html

In this world, “Thank You,” “Please,” “Sorry” has all become non existent in families. When was the last time you said any one them to your close ones? And have you noticed how freely we tend to use these words in the outside world. Be it friends or colleagues. We are never shy from using a “Thank you” or “Please” to the circle outside family. Why is this?

 Why do we take family for granted? Is it because there is a definite relationship? Say it or not, our spouse and kids will be there anyways. Is it because they mean less to us? Is it because we just can’t be bothered? Is it because it is their duty to do whatever they do for us? Is it because we think they do not need the recognition?

Say a word of thanks to your wife when she serves you dinner. You may not mean it but that gesture itself would mean a lot to your spouse.

Say a word of apology to your kids if you shout at them. You may not mean this but it would make a great difference for your child.

Please make yourself a promise; to always treasure your family. 

 Wahi… with lots of love and Thanks

If you’re still holding on to some hurt feelings or leftover issues from your past, today is the day that you need to move past them. They are clouding your thinking and causing you to think things about someone in your life right now that simply aren’t true. Are you judging someone based on the actions of someone else? This person’s role in your life is potentially very important, so you need to spend time with them today and give them the chance to show you who they really are.

Source : Yahoo, Astrology.com

This is the first time I am seeing something that is every bit true. Usually I get crappy forecasts; eaning they don’t seem to make any connection anywhere in my life. Neither do they even seem to unfold… Haha… Now don’t start contemplating that I do this all the time. Today is 29th Feb! and yea, Occassionally I do glance through after the day is over to see if anything did happen as stated… But today, it just stole the words of my inner heart… hmm… Astrolgy forecasts do hit the bulls eye once in a blue moon

I found a very cute article while I was googling “Pampers.” It’s quite informative but it tickles you with the way it is written. I found it informative; yes but is there a necessity to feel this paranoid travelling to India with an infant?

http://www.path2usa.com/travel/travel_related/travel_to_india.htm

I went to India when Saniyah was 2.5 months old. She did have fever and cold which did not stop till she came back. Once she was back in Singapore, she was perfectly well . Well, it does pay to be handy and careful. Have a good read and if you plan to visit India with your child, or any other country for that matter, do check with your relatives what the weather is like first

Just have a look at this opinion poll on cricket over hockey conducted by one of the leading papers in India. http://o3.indiatimes.com/mytimes/archive/2008/02/21/4894330.aspx

I’m not sure if this question should be asked in the first place. Still, something to ponder about. From the reactions of many, it is evident that hockey is here to stay and remain as the national sport.

What does it mean to be a national sport? I tried in vain searching for a universal definition for “National sport.” I guess it could be phrased as “A sport of special historical significance, given importance by the national government.”

As such, I do not see any historically significant event, apart from its glorious wins in the mid 2oth century where India dominated the sport with its 8 consecutive wins at Olympics¹. Well, it is significant enough. Please do update me if you are more aware of how Hockey came to be the national sport of India.

A definition I found from Wikipedia is as follows: “a national sport is a sport or game that is considered to be a popularly intrinsic part of the culture or is the most popular sport of a country or nation.”

From what I have read, hockey², just like cricket³, was brought to India by the British. Indians grasped the game, and in time, mastered it. The situation is similar with cricket. Gauging from the craze for cricket amongst the lot in India, why was this sport not considered to be made the national sport?

I am runing out of time at the moment. More to come, elaborating and viewing different angles of the same. Have a good read.

1. http://www.tourindia.com/insignia/sport.htm

2. http://sports.indiapress.org/hockey.php

3. http://sports.indiapress.org/cricket.php

The wait is finally over. 

The first international youth Olympics will be hosted in Singapore!.  One more feather to her cap I would say. Recently, the trend is such that Singapore is out and about to get her hands on everything! And she slready has her hands full; She announced the Casino project, first Formula One night race and now the first International Youth Olympics.

This opportunity has come at the right time. Singapore saw the first sports school open in 2004 where it aimed to nurture students who had the passion for sports with curriculum. This would provide the morale boost for the students as well the nation as a whole to see what its calibre is.

Read more at :

http://www.snoc.org.sg/

http://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSL216258920080221

http://www.sportsschool.edu.sg/

I am eagerly waiting to participate in all the happenings and Proud of you Singapore. All the way!

I was playing the age old game today when I realised I knew nothing about the game actually .

..::Pacman::..

How many of us have grown up with this game!… I used to play this almost everyday. It used be one of the incentives to completing my homework before dinner time. Those were the times . And casually, I did a google search and rediscovered that age old experience again!!! Man am I excited!!!!

Like everything else, Pacman has also reinvented itelf. Classic Pacman can be played at http://www.thepcmanwebsite.com/media/pacman_flash/

And while we are at it, let’s get to know some history of this addictive and close-to-heart companion : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacman