If you have always wanted to start your own business, but feel you might be too old to take on the challenge, you might want to read the Sunday Times interview with Mr William Yong, 84. Three years ago when he was 81, Mr Yong set up ODC Healthcare, a company that distributes health supplements […]
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Provided by the Cholesterol Health Channel on eMedTV.com High Cholesterol A friend forwarded this e-MedTV website that has video channels covering health-related topics ranging from high cholesterol to knee arthritis. No medical jargon, and no promotion of health supplements. Definitely a must-add to your favourites or bookmarks if you are looking for information on health topics. Here are two
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The headline says it all. (Source: ST 14 Feb) Most children don’t like old people, with the exception of their grandparents, of course. Neither do banks, and they show it by discriminating against retirees and pensioners who have problems applying for credit cards and housing loans. Insurance companies also fall under the same category.
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RapidKL’s Bas Wanita – a boon for women commuters. RapidKL has special buses for women only. Shopping malls provide free bus rides to and from LRT stations, school buses pick up children and drop them off at school, and community shuttle buses offer residents a convenient means of transport around the neighbourhood. This free shuttle bus service
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True love of the ‘Till Death Do Us Part’ genre is getting extremely difficult to find these days. Which is ironic given the freedom we now enjoy to mix and mingle socially and marry whoever we want. Which is why I go all misty-eyed whenever I read stories of love and marriages that have stood
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Source: Straits Times 10 Feb 2011 If there is any mainstream newspaper that I read on a daily basis, it’s the Singapore Straits Times. I read it for two reasons: for news about Malaysia that no Malaysian mainstream media (MSM) would print, and for news about Singapore’s active ageing programmes. For instance, the article above
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I am aware many Malaysians are boycotting the local papers because of the alleged biased reporting. I don’t read the local papers on a regular basis. Reason: I get heartburn from news indigestion. Know what I mean? Here’s a sample dose: But the PM had earlier warned Malaysians: “Don’t think that what is happening there
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My 85-year old mother is in relatively good health and able to move around with the aid of a walking stick. But her memory is fading. There will come a time when she will need more care. With my siblings all busy with their own lives, I know I will end up as my mom’s
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Source: Star 31 Jan, 2011 Going through some back copies of The Star, I came across the above headlines. My initial reaction was one of delighted amazement. Finally the local mainstream media (MSM) is drawing attention to what only the online alternative media has dared to print – illegal movement of funds out of the
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If you haven’t seen this year’s Petronas CNY video clip, here it is – just right for posting on Seniorsaloud!
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