Things to Do When Starting Your Own Business

Some company owners urge their workers to work harder and faster to produce a huge quantity of goods but they never see that producing quality goods is more important. Just like buying a brand new car and a two second hand car. Which car do you think will last long and which is cheap? Actually, you can save more money and your money will be worth it once you are buy two secondhand cars.  Why? Because when one car is damaged, you can use another one. However, this won’t last long.

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When you buy a brand new car, it is very expensive. Brand new cars will last lady ng but you expect expensive prices on repairs and maintenance.

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Whatever happens, you should value yourself. Business is all about team work and passion. When these characteristics are present, there is a big chance that a business would become successful. In a basketball game, team work is being stressed by coaches; this the key to win the game. Hence, you need to work as a team and do well in the team. Remember, more heads is better than one.

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Aside from the fact that you need to value yourself, you must also take good care of your team mates. In this way, there can be a substitute once you are not available to do your job. To keep your team chemistry, you need to tell your team that you are valuable to them and that they are also valuable to you.

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A Woman’s Defense Against Attacks from Strangers

Nowadays, there are a lot of woman who are confident and feel secured whenever they go around Singapore streets (most especially during night time) because there are so many things that can save them. One of  those things are the roving police but this is not an assurance that you are 100% guarded by these men as they have other duties to do apart from roving around the roads. When this happen, here are some tips on how a woman should defend themselves in times of emergency situations like a man will try to rob or perhaps rape you.

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  • Elevator ride with a male stranger: Most of time, men takes advantage on their masculinity. Thus, doing things that woman would have difficulty in protecting herself. In this kind of scenario, whenever, you will ride an elevator and your room is on the 15th floor. Do not hesitate to push all buttons as this will decrease the chance of being in trouble. By also doing this, nobody can dare to attack you because every time you reach a floor the elevator door opens. You have nothing to worry about this as the elevator buttons cannot be reset when it is all pushed.

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  • Staying alone in your house: When a stranger dare to attack you in your own house, go straight to the kitchen. Here, this will be your safest point because you all know where the pepper and other materials that can become deadly weapons like knives. Whenever, you won’t find those things, scream loudly while banging something that would make a noise. This will scare the stranger and go away.

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The Most Popular Songs of Singapore

Here in Singapore, the most famous music that is usually played are punk and rock music. However, there are different genres that are very known in the nation. Aside from cars and other transport vehicles, Singaporeans also loves to play and listen to music most especially during their free time.is a centre of rock and punk culture. Although there are different music genres that are popular in the country, the people here love to rock and roll. As a matter of fact, many Singaporeans are always listening to radio using their mobile devices like cellphones and radios that are mounted in cars. Singapreans love to listen to different kind of songs but nowadays, music will not last long because there are so many song writers who pursue to write not just because they have the passion to do it but it’s more about the money that they will get after their duty. For them, it more about being practical n life.

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Since there are a lot of songs that are composed today, Singaporeans still listen to the songs that which they called timeless because no matter how old the song is, it remained from the minds of the people that it’s a nice song.

These are the songs that made history in the music industry of Singapore:

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  • In 1960s, the band called ‘The Crecendos’, produced a heavy metal song entitled “Mr Twister”.
  • Also during the 1960s “Shanty”, “Don’t play that song” and Mr. Rainbow by the band The Quests was the most popular pop songs during the said period.
  • “My Lonely Heart” and “You Were Made For Me To Love.” are both love signs that are made popular by the band, The Thunderbirds.

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World Cup Recap

Singaporeans are fond of football. Some Singaporeans never miss a game despite the time difference. In fact, there are others who think about missing their work or coming in late. The frenzy of World Cup is heightened because finals are drawing near.

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Everyone is eagerly anticipating who will be winner of the World Cup. It will be determined on July 14, 2014. Meanwhile, if you missed matches that happened on the first week of July, you can refer here.

  • July 1: On July 1, there were two matches. The first match was between France and Nigeria (2-0). The second match was between Germany and Algeria (2-1).
  • July 2: On July 2, two matches also happened. The first match was between Argentina and Switzerland (1-0). The second match was between Belgium and USA (2-1).

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  • July 5: On July 5, it was between France and Germany (0-1) then Brazil and Columbia (2-1).
  • July 6: On July 6, it was between Argentina and Belgium (1-0) then Netherlands and Costa Rica (4-3).
  • July 9: On July 9, it is between Brazil and Germany. No results are provided yet.

Another game will take place on July 10 between Netherlands and Argentina. On July 13, it will be a match for the third place and eventually on the 14th, the battle for the championship will take place. For more updates, you can visit the World Cup’s website directly.

Now that the World Cup is coming to an end, there are mixed emotions. Some are happy that it will finally end while there are others that hope it will be extended. Let us just be thankful for the good games and the good play.

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What to See in France

For this year’s vacation, you are eyeing France. There are a lot of things to see in France aside from the annual Tour de France. France is hours travel from Singapore but nothing compares to the sights that awaits you. You should be certain that you bring all important things so you won’t miss a thing.

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So, ready that camera and capture these amazing sights:

  • Moulin Rouge show: Moulin Rouge is one of the hottest shows in France if not the whole Europe. No wonder the tickets are sold easily. If you want to grab this opportunity to witness the show, book tickets right away.
  • Paris pass: You can now see one of the most famous landmarks of France – Paris pass. Passing is free of course and it will lead you to many good things Paris has to offer.
  • Notre Dame Cathedral: If you want to see gothic architecture, you should not miss the Notre Dame cathedral. The Cathedral belongs to UNESCO’s world heritage list.

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  • Pantheon: Pantheon is hard to miss because you can see it from the Parisian skyline. Originally, it was a church but it was later converted to a mausoleum. It gave some of France’s greatest thinkers (Voltaire, Hugo and Rousseau) a resting place.
  • Castles and chateaus: There are no castles and chateaus here in Singapore but you will see plenty in France. You can lose yourself in fairy tale seeing castles and chateaus. There’s the famous Loire Valley and Chateau Royal d’ Amboise.

Of course, who will forget about the Eiffel tower? Actually, the list is long. Before you head out, make sure that you make your itinerary to cover the sights you want.

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The Conclusion of Sochi Olympics

Many Singaporeans watched the televised airing of the Sochi Winter Olympics. It was successful. The Olympics featured athletes in different fields and disciplines. Winners were congratulated and commended but what made the Sochi Olympics memorable? It is the closing ceremony that made the Winter Olympics memorable. It was concluded lightly and emotionally.

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What transpired during the closing ceremony? Here’s an idea:

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  • The venue: The closing ceremony was held at Fish Stadium. It was along the Black Sea Coast. It started with a spectacle of fireworks.
  • Dancers with costumes: There were hundreds of dancers with glistening costumes that formed the five rings. At first, only four rings opened. The last ring did not open due to technical glitch but eventually it was redeemed. After some time, the fifth ring opened which immediately changed the mood of the audience.
  • Music: A choir of children performed the national anthem. After the rendition of the national anthem, a famous pianist played the Rachmaninoff Piano Concert no. 2. It was Dennis Matsuev.
  • Ballet companies: The thrill never stopped there. There were ballet companies (Mariinsky of St. Petersburg and Bolshoi of Moscow) who performed. They performed great dancing.
  • Showcase of literature: The closing ceremony also showcased literature works of famous Russians like Alexander Pushkin, Alexander Solzhenitsyn and many other writers.
  • Other performances: Audiences are awed with circus performances. Many people had fun watching acrobats, dancing, clowns, trapeze and twirling.

The closing ceremony was indeed memorable. After the performances, the handover commenced. The 2018 Winter Olympics will be held at Pyeongchang, South Korea. Singaporeans are looking forward to the next Winter Olympics. We will see what South Korea has to offer in 2018.

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Must-See Sights in Macau

If you are visiting Hong Kong anytime soon, you should seriously think about moving farther. You can go to Macau for instance. If that is not enough, you can even go to Beijing and see what it has to offer. Traveling is a fun thing to do. Though you cannot ask for more here in Singapore, it is still desirable to travel abroad and explore other countries.

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Before anything else, you have to make your travel arrangements. Make sure that your passports are renewed. After that, make sure that your transportation and air fare are taken care of. Then you need to consider your hotel accommodation, while it is early, make the reservations. Another important thing to do is make your itinerary. Here are some suggestions that you can integrate in your itinerary:

  • St. Paul Ruins: When you say Macau, the first thing that you should visit is the St. Paul Ruins. The Ruins is one of the main attractions in Macau. You can take a bus. Just look for bus numbers 2, 5 or 10.
  • Senado Square: You should also visit the Senado Square. It was built by Portuguese. It has been the urban centre of Macau. You can take a bus. Just look for bus numbers 18, 19 or 26A.

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  • Venetian Macau: Your visit will never be complete without witnessing the Venetian Macau. This is the largest casino in the world. Apart from the casino, you also get the chance to shop, dine and stay here. There is a complimentary shuttle bus that will take you here from the airport and other designated points.
  • Macau Tower: You should never miss the Macau Tower. It is dubbed as the 8th tallest tower in Asia. The tower offers a panoramic view of Macau. You can take a bus. Just look for bus numbers 9A, 18 or 21.
  • Wine & Grand Prix Museum: You should also visit the adjoining Wine and Grand Prix Museum. The place is interesting. You will be transported back to the history of Macau’s wine industry and the Grand Prix. You can take a bus. Just look for bus numbers 3, 10 or 12.
  • City of Dreams: If Singapore has MBS (Marina Bay Sands), Macau also boasts of City of Dreams. This is a resort that features entertainment, dining, shopping and accommodation. There is a complimentary shuttle bus that will take you here from the airport and other designated points.

When everything is settled, the last thing that you should do is pack your bags. It is crucial that you travel light so you will not feel any discomfort during your travel. There are some Singaporeans who love to travel and see the world. If you do not have enough money as of this time, you should save more so you can go to Macau and many places.

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The 4 Kinds of People in Singapore

It’s very hard to know what on the mind of every individual most especially when you don’t really know them. Here in the country, it’s definitely a difficult duty when you are guessing on someone’s emotion because most of the time people tend to have mood swing. Luckily, most people here are not.

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The four types of people in the country are:

  1. Happy People: Even though Singapore is not known to be one with the happiest people in the world, it doesn’t matter because as long as they think that they are happy. Being happy is not all about laughing out loud but it can be just a simple smile.
  2. Serious People: We all know for a fact that this country is one of the busiest nation in Southeast Asia. Therefore, many people here are taking all thing seriously.

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  1. Dramatic People: No, we are not talking here about soap operas. Hence we are talking about emotional individual who have the guts to cry in every person that they think can help.
  2. Caring People: The values that are taught by our ancestors really made us immovable in any aspects. Whether it is about people or animals, we are willing to take care of them.

Now, when you saw these individual in the country, there’s no doubt that they are Singaporeans. Well, if you are not satisfied with their emotions or perhaps values, then you can ask them. For sure, they will answer you in a nice way.

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Appropriate Toys for Kids

Kids are mostly oblivious to the dangers of their environment. They have a curious mind, though, and they love to explore and learn about their world. For them, the world’s a magical place because everything’s they see or hear is still new to them. They’re like little explorers.

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One of the things that they explore are toys. Once you give them toys, they tend to examine it and eventually, they will destroy it to know what it is. Toys differ in their sizes, structures or shapes, materials used and substances that is mixed within. Because of this, there is a need to choose the safest toys sold in the market.

Selection of Toys

Toys can help kids become smarter, skillful and intelligent. However, it is a very daunting task to pick safe toys as there are a lot of toys today that are harmful for kids. Toys differ depending on the age of the child. Actually, there are a lot of cheap games and toys for kids. Some of them are harmful while some are not.

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Tips to Select Safe Toys

Choose the Large Toys rather than the Small ones – large toys are difficult to break. Thus, it is appropriate to buy this. The disadvantage of letting your child play with small toys is that they may ingest it. Always Read the Description of the Toy – All toys have warning signs on its box. For example, “This contains hazardous chemicals that is not good for toddlers”. If it is safe to your child, teach your kid/s on how they are going to use the toys.

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