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A Better Way

A person close to me has an autoimmune disease and was given this book by a Singaporean friend.

I was given this book 3 years ago by the author. The book is an eye opener.

Beuaty & Fashion Studio

Visit www.beautyfashionstudio.info.

It is a partnership formed between Datuk Anna Lim and Amber Chia.

Talk in Batu Pahat

I did a day trip to Batu Pahat to give a talk. On the way back the highway at Seremban section was jammed and I was crawling there for 1 hour from 8.45 to 9.45pm.

Best hairstyle award?

Here is a guy with a most unique hairstyle ;-). He is a bartender at Chillis in PJ Hilton.

I am now going to Batu Pahat to give a talk. Lots to juggle - biz, talks, reading, writing, keeping fit and starting a 2nd Masters Degree soon.

The Beijing Consensus: How China's Authoritarian Model Will Dominate the 21st Century by Stefan Halper

This is a very interesting book that I am reading and describes how China is influencing world politics.

China's capitalistic and authoritarian model has challenged the West' views on liberalism and democracy. The credibility and appeal of the US is also tarnished by the prolonged wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. On the economic front, China has extended soft loans to the 3rd world nations while in the past the West used vehicles like the IMF and the World Bank to control these nations for their own political capital.

The West's campaign against tyranny and autocratic rule is also being challenged by China's support of many autocratic regimes in the world. That's all I got time for now....

Foot Mask

A Korean exhibitor gave me a foot mask which I asked mum to try. I knew there were mask for the face but a mask for the foot is new to me!

Swimming

Finally managed to swim again as I could not coordianate my breathing due to acid reflux choking my throat for months.

Former Tourism Minister of Malaysia

Tan Sri Addul Kadir, our former Tourism Minister

Eleventh Hour at the International Beauty Expo May 22-25, 2010

Dermacol cosmetics

Nearly every year a Czech girl will finish in the top 10 of Miss Universe. Here are 2ladies from Czech Republic - Ilona (marketing manager) and Jarmila (cosmetologist)

Dochen Beauty Club

Blogging with new computer

I still have not figured out how to send bluetooth from my mobile to this new PC. Thank God I got my Mac book back from Machines!

Forensic Heroes

I am not much of a movie goer and hardly watch TV, but I quite enjoyed watching this series with my family at home.

Each forensic case was always a suspense and I was suprised I could stay up late to keep watching the series.

Happy Mothers' Day

I have slowed down blogging as my 5 year-old Mac has konked out. Now using a new PC. Was thinking of a new Mac but my favorite Bible Soft 3.0 program did not work in my Mac (even after fragmenting the hard drive space for Microsoft programs) hence no gospel writings published by me since 5 years ago as I need the software, to check verses, concordance etc.

I have tried many Bible programs but only like PC Bible Soft.

Happy Mothers' Day!

Managing the Dragon

This is the latest book I have read. It is the story of how a man from left Wall Street and built a billion dollar company in China.

The next book I am reading is even more interesting. Share with you all when done.

Fish, fried one side and steamed on the other - same fish

I had this fish in Bandar Sri Damasara

Shin splints

Dad had L4-5 discectomy to his back >30 years ago (ie slipped disc operation). He had a MRI which showed nothing in the investigation of his recent recurrent leg pain.

He goes for morning walk every day for an hour with very old worn out shoes. We are treating him for shin splints as he has those exact symptoms. With no cushion in the shoes it stresses the anterior tibia (shin). Thriftiness on the shoes led to expensive medical fees and MRI scan :-(.



What are shin splints?

Shin splints are injuries to the front of the outer leg. While the exact injury is not known, shin splints seem to result from inflammation from injury to the tendon (posterior peroneal tendon) and adjacent tissues in the front of the outer leg.

Shin splints represent one member of a group of injuries called "overuse injuries." Shin splints occur most commonly in runners or aggressive walkers.


What are the symptoms of shin splints?

Shin splints cause pain in the front of the outer leg below the knee. The pain of shin splints is characteristically located on the outer edge of the mid region of the leg next to the shin bone (tibia). An area of discomfort measuring 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) in length is frequently present. Pain is often noted at the early portion of the workout, then lessens only to reappear near the end of the training session. Shin splint discomfort is often described as dull at first. However, with continuing trauma, the pain can become so extreme as to cause the athlete to stop workouts altogether.

Dr.Ci:Labo (Medical Cosmetics)

No pretty girls in the designs, but just pure science culminating in effective and simple products which I believe is one of the best. Their Aqua Collagen Gel is really good.

There is only one Dr.Ci:Labo shop in Malaysia and it is in KLCC Isetan. They are extremely successful in Japan where it is founded.