Body Temperature

Did you know that...

a body temperature of over 42 degrees Celsius if fatal.

Normal body temperature is 37 degrees. Anything from 38 upwards is indicated by a fever. Fever is normally a sign that the body is infected by germs.

Dont take fever lightly.

Bees

Did you know that...

bees fly an average of 15 miles an hour.

How fast do you walk? An average healthy person is able to walk 2 ~ 3 miles an hour. If you run, you could probably do 5 miles an hour.

Beatles

Did you know that...

even though they broke up over 25 years ago, the Beatles continue to sell more records each year than the Rolling Stones.

Olympic Badminton Finals Today @ 8 pm

For once tonight, at 8 pm Malaysian time, Malaysians of all political faith will stand behind Datuk Lee Chong Wei as he face his nemesis, Lin Dan of China in the men's badminton single finals of the 2012 Olympic.

All the best Chong Wei.

Earth

Did you know that..

less than 1 percent of the earth's water is fresh water.

So why not conserve that water that you use?

Or else the next world war will not be about oil. Rather, it will be about water. And the one who has water, controls life.

Rockingham Grain Export Terminal

In the spirit of the Olympics, we took a ride to Rockingham to see what's great along the coastline. The sunset was as amazing as the one you find at Cottesloe Beach.

But we came across this giant grain export terminal.

The first picture shows part of the terminal where the ships are docked and the grain gets loaded onto the ships. The long conveyor heads out to the factory (not shown on the right of picture).

The second picture is a close up of the loading bay. The third is also of the same, but an hour later when the sun has slept.

The last picture was the hot emissions on a cold night.

Folding Paper

Did you know that...

no piece of paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.

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That was supposedly the temperature in certain parts of Perth last night.

This temperature only comes once a year and marks the midpoint of winter. From now on, we can expect more sunshine. Unfortunately.

I like the cold. It keeps me within operating temperatures.

One nice thing about winter in Perth is that I dont have to scrape snow off the windshield of my car and hope I dont step on ice.

Swimming

Did you know that...

swimming a quarter of a kilometre is almost equal to running one kilometre.

Birthday

Did you know that...

you share your birthday with at least sixteen million people around the world.

How's that?

With 6 billion people living on this planet, divided by 365 days per year, that's about 16 million people celebrating your birthday with you.

Hair

Did you know...

that hair grow slowest at night, regardless of whether you're sleeping or not.

Ballerinas

Did you know that ...

Professional balerinas use about 12 pairs of toe shoes per week.

What Happened Before the Picture

We all saw the last picture but this was what happened before we captured the last picture.

The Lighter Side...Stephen Wright

Wright is a droll. sometimes acerbic American comedian who had/has a large following in Australia 

Here are some of his one liners 

1. I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize. 

2. Borrow money from pessimists -- they don't expect it back. 

3. Half the people you know are below average. 

4. 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name. 

5. 82.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot. 

6. If you want the rainbow, you have got to put up with the rain. 

7. All those who believe in psycho kinesis, raise my hand. 

8. The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. 

9. I almost had a psychic girlfriend, ...... but she left me before we met. 

10. OK, so what's the speed of dark? 

11. How do you tell when you're out of invisible ink? 

12. If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something. 

13. Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm. 

14. I intend to live forever... So far, so good. 

15. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines. 

16. Why do psychics have to ask you for your name. 

17. Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it. 

18. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research. 

19. The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up. 

20. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. 

21. If your car could travel at the speed of light, would your headlights work? 

22. Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time

What is Love?

 A friend of mine sent me this today...



"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love." 
Rebecca- age 8

"When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth."
Billy - age 4

"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other."
Karl - age 5

"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs."
Chrissy - age 6

"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired."
Terri - age 4

"Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK." 
Danny - age 7

"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen." Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)

"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate."
Nikka - age 6

"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it every day." 
Noelle - age 7

"During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore."
Cindy - age 8

"Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken."
Elaine - age 5

"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford."
Chris - age 7

"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day."
Mary Ann - age 4

"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones."
Lauren - age 4

"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget."
Jessica - age 8

The Italian Wedding Test

I was a very happy man.
My wonderful girlfriend and I had been dating for over a year.
So we decided to get married.

There was only one little thing bothering me.

It was her beautiful younger sister, Sofia.

My prospective sister-in-law was twenty-two, wore very tight mini skirts, and generally was Bra-less.

She would regularly bend down when she was near me.
I always got more than a nice view.

It had to be deliberate.
She never did it around anyone else.

One day she called me and asked me to come over.
'To check my Sister's wedding- invitations' she said.

She was alone when I arrived.
She whispered to me that she had feelings and desires for me.
She couldn't overcome them anymore.

She told  me that she wanted me just once before I got married.

She said "Before you commit your life to my sister".
Well, I was in total shock, and I couldn't say a word
She said, "I'm going upstairs to my bedroom" she said.
"If you want one last wild fling, just come up and have me".

I was stunned and frozen in shock as I watched her go up the stairs.

I stood there for a moment.
Then turned and made a bee-line straight to the front door.
I opened the door, and headed straight towards my car.

Lord And behold, my entire future family was standing outside, all clapping!

With tears in his eyes, my father-in-law hugged me.
He said, 'Paulie, we are very happy that you have passed our little test.
We couldn't ask for a better man for our daughter.
Welcome to the family my son..'

And the moral of this story is:

Always keep your condoms in your car.

A Fable about a Horse and a Pig and How it Relates to Work

There was a farmer who had a horse and a pig.
One day, the horse became ill and he called the veterinarian, who said:

Well, your horse has a virus.
He must take this medicine for three days. I'll come back on the 3rd day and if he's not better, we're going to have to put him down.

Nearby, the pig listened closely to their conversation.
The next day, they gave him the medicine and left.
The pig approached the horse and said:
Be strong, my friend. Get up or else they're going to put you to sleep!

On the second day, they gave him the medicine and left.
The pig came back and said:
Come on buddy, get up or else you're going to die! Come on, I'll help you get up. Let's go! One, two, three ...

On the third day, they came to give him the medicine and the vet said:
Unfortunately, we're going to have to put him down tomorrow. Otherwise, the virus might spread and infect the other horses.

After they left, the pig approached the horse and said:
Listen pal, it's now or never! Get up, come on! Have courage! Come on! Get up! Get up! That's it, slowly! Great! Come on, one, two, three ... Good, good. Now faster, come on ... Fantastic! Run, run more! Yes! Yay! Yes! You did it, you're a champion!

All of a sudden, the owner came back, saw the horse running in the field and began shouting:
It's a miracle! My horse is cured!

We must have a grand party. Let's kill the pig !

The Lesson:
This often happens in the workplace.
Nobody truly knows which employee actually deserves the merit of success, or who's actually contributing the necessary support to make things happen.

Remember:
LEARNING TO LIVE WITHOUT RECOGNITION IS A SKILL!

If anyone ever tells you that your work is unprofessional, remember:
Amateurs built the Ark [which saved all the species] and professionals built the Titanic [all died tragically]

DON'T LOOK TO BECOME A PERSON OF SUCCESS, LOOK INSTEAD TO BECOME A PERSON WITH VALUES!

What is the Difference between Knowledge and Enlightenment?

When you have knowledge, you use a torch to show the way.

When you are enlightened, you become the torch.

Finally, The First Chess Tournament of the Year

Finally, the first chess tournament of the year and I managed to avoid finishing at the bottom. 

Played 7, won 2, lost 5.

Culture Clash: 30 Ways to Avoid Offending the Next Person You Meet

By Lauga Oskarsdottir, MTS Logistics
http://morethanshipping.com/


Working in a global industry means communicating daily with individuals across borders, oceans and continents. It also includes traveling far distances to establish and further develop business relationships. We live in a culturally diverse world, where one of the keys to international business success is knowledge of the impact of cultural differences.

Bridging the culture gap can be challenging, but if you make a small effort to obtain a greater understanding of others’ background and social norms it will be highly appreciated and it will make your business relationships more positive and successful.

Let’s visit the world’s continents, and see what you might want to avoid doing when dealing with or visiting a respective country.

1. In Western cultures, people are taught to look people in the eyes at all times; averting the eyes often signifies a lack of sincerity or confidence. In Japan on the other hand, constant eye contact is considered rude or even aggressive.
     
2. Business cards should be accepted with both hands as a sign of deference.
     
3. In Indonesia it is considered extremely rude to point with the forefinger. It is especially rude if the pointing is towards a person. When pointing the Indonesian uses his thumb.
     
4. In Thailand it is considered rude to cross your legs in company and to point your toes at another person. The feet, as the lowest part of the body, are given the lowest esteem and pointing a toe is demeaning to the person at whom the foot is pointed.
     
5. In the Philippines if someone is buying you a meal, the invitee orders first. The invited should order items equal to or below the cost of the invitee’s meal.
     
6. In China It is considered polite to decline a gift when it is first offered and the giver is expected to offer it multiple times. Also gifts are generally not opened in the giver’s presence.
     
7. In China and other Asian countries, it is considered impolite for a person to pour their own drink. Generally an individual will offer to pour a companion’s drink and the companion, in return will pour the individual’s drink.
     
8. In Bangladesh, the “Thumbs Up” gesture is considered an offensive insult.
     
9. Tipping is considered rude and is never done in Japan.
     
10. In German business dealings, moving your chair closer to the host is considered an insult.
      
11. In Russia prolonged direct eye contact may be considered aggressive or as invitation to more intimate relationships (especially with the opposite sex), so it should be avoided in business relationships.
      
12. In France, assuming that people speak English without inquiry may be found unpleasant; being able to greet in French and ask whether the Frenchman speaks English is highly appreciated.
      
13. Silence is golden throughout most of Scandinavia. Do not feel the need to fill any silence with conversation. Silence is often used as thinking time and the prelude to what will be said next.
      
14. In many European countries, punctuality is essential and any possible late arrival should be communicated in advance.
      
15. When doing business in the Middle East, handshakes are always used and can last a long time. Islamic etiquette recommends that one waits for the other to withdraw their hand first before doing the same. Always use the right hand. Do not be surprised if your hand is held while you are led somewhere.
      
16. In most Arab countries, it is considered polite and a sign of friendship for males to hold hands when walking. So don’t be alarmed or offended if this were to happen, as it does not have the romantic connotations that it does in the West.
      
17. The Middle Eastern culture places more value on someone’s word as opposed to a written agreement. A person’s word is connected to their honour.
      
18. Meetings should not be made too far in advance as changes in personal circumstances may impact your appointment. Once an appointment has been made, confirm it verbally with the person you will meet a few days before. Punctuality is expected of foreigners.
      
19. In Arab countries displaying the soles of one’s feet or touching somebody with one’s shoes is considered rude.
      
20. In Iraq the “Thumbs Up” gesture is considered an offensive insult.
      
21. When visiting someone’s home in Canada, the serving of coffee at the end of an evening is a signal that it is time for vsisitors to prepare to leave.
      
22. In the US it is considered impolite not to cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing. When someone else sneezes, it is customary to say “Bless you”. If someone says “Bless you” to you, it is customary to reply with “Thank you.”
      
23. In the US, one should address those significantly older than them as Mr., Sir, Mrs., Ma’am, Ms. or Miss. For example, it may be considered rude to address someone by their first name unless they have invited you to do so. In a professional setting this especially applies, however many people will ask you to refer to them by their last name.
      
24. South Americans like to talk in close proximity to each other. North Americans, and others, may see this as an invasion of personal space.
      
25. In many parts of Africa there is a cultural tendency toward a more relaxed attitude to time and punctuality.
26. In the cultures of sub-Saharan Africa, direct and frank communication is not the norm in most parts of the region as most Africans are uncomfortable with blunt statements.
      
27. In Ghana, asking a person to a social event implies that the person offering the invite will be paying for everything. Inviting a person out and then expecting them to pay for their own drinks or food is considered extremely rude.
      
28. In South Africa it is the custom to look someone in the eye whenever touching glasses for a toast. Varying superstitious results can follow should you not do so.
      
29. In Australia when riding alone in a taxi, it is considered polite to sit in the front passenger seat next to the driver.
      
30. Australians are known to use informal language, and therefore may refer to some foreigners as “mate” instead of using more respectful titles. An example of this is the former Prime Minister of Australia, John Howard, thanking the head of the United Nations for his support in the East Timor Crisis in year 2000, with the phrase: “I owe you a beer”.
      
31. Lauga is originally from Iceland, and is a Sales and Marketing Executive for MTS Logistics. Lauga has experience as a Sales Manager for a large fitness corporation in Oslo, Norway before she moved to New York in 2009 to pursue a Business Management degree at Berkeley