Promoting and Protecting the Rights and Dignities of All

We all hear of inhumane actions and injustices. Thankfully we do not need to turn a blind eye now because of the UN’s (United Nation) Universal Declaration of Human Rights is present. The promotion and protection of the rights and dignities of all is a priority for the whole of the international community. Everyone should know that Human Rights is inherent in every human person. With this, it is important for everyone to practice and observe those rights.

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UN proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1950. In 1993, UN established the office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and declared December 10 as the International Human Rights Day. We are now celebrating 20 years since its establishment. As a human being, it is our primordial duty to know about human rights. If you are not familiar with this, you can refer to the following articles:

Article 1

Each one is born free, with rights and dignity. All are awarded with conscience and reason.

Article 2

Each one is entitled to freedom and rights covered in the Declaration of Human Rights regardless of the status, race, gender, colour, language, social origin and many more.

Article 3

Each one has the right to life, sanctuary and liberty. Sanctions will be implemented if this is suspended.

Article 4

No one should be detained as a slave or servitude. All forms of servitude are prohibited.

Article 5

No one should experience torture or other degrading punishment or treatment.

Article 6

Each one holds the right to be recognized as an individual before the law everywhere.

Article 7

Each one is entitled equal protection of the law. No one should be discriminated before the law.

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Article 8

Each one has the right to an efficient solution by proficient national tribunals for acts relating to violations of human rights.

Article 9

No one should be subjected to random detention, arrest and even exile.

Article 10

Each one has the right to an equal and fair public hearing by an sovereign and neutral tribunal.

Article 11

Each one has the right to be held innocent until proven guilty. No one should be considered guilty of any severe offence.

Article 12

Each one has the right to be protected from random interference with his/her home, family and privacy.

Article 13

Each one has the right to move and establish residency anywhere within their country. Each one has the right to depart any country and return to it.

Article 14

Each one has the right to go to other countries and enjoy asylum. This may not be invoked if the cases filed against him/her are non-political crimes.

Article 15

Each one has the right to be a national of a specific country. No one should be deprived of his/her nationality nor contradict his/her changing of nationality.

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What are Singapore’s Top Employers?

Congratulations on your graduation! This joyous moment deserve a celebration. After the celebration, you will encounter more dilemmas. For instance, what company will you consider? Will you be hired soon enough? These thoughts will surely come to you. Applying for a job is hard but waiting for the feedback is harder.

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Before sending resumes, you need to know the most coveted companies here in Singapore. You can start from there. Here’s the list of Singapore’s top employers:

Google

For IT graduates as well as Business, Law and Humanities, Google remains to be the most coveted company here in Singapore. Many fresh graduates eye Google because of its benefits.

Singapore Airlines

For Engineering graduates, the top company is Singapore Airlines. The airlines provide many career opportunities for Engineering graduates of different fields.

Ministry of Health

For Health or Medicine graduates, the most coveted is a posting in Ministry of Health. Ministry of Health is a government agency which means many benefits.

Other coveted companies include Walt Disney Company, Ministry of Education, Apple, Singapore Tourism Board, MediaCorp, Resorts World Sentosa, IKEA, Marina Bay Sands, Facebook, Lego and many more.

There was a survey conducted by Universum which identified the top 100 ideal employers here in Singapore. It surveyed 7294 students. Apart from identifying top 100 ideal employers, the survey also revealed that the expected monthly salary decreased. This means that newly graduates no longer think about the salary.

In line with this, according to the survey, the deciding factors of newly graduate Singaporeans when landing a job are “professional environment” and “friendly environment”. Regardless of what company you prefer, the most important thing is you learn and you are happy.

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Ways to Leave Your Job in Good Terms

You are leaving your work. You decided to finally part ways because you either feel tired or you want to look for more personal development. Whatever your reasons are for leaving your present job, you have to make sure that you leave in good terms. Do not dare taint your reputation if you want to land a good job after you resign.

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When you are nearing your departure time, you have to behave. Do not act abruptly and risk leaving a bad impression. If you want to get good references for your next job, you have to ensure that you follow the following ways to leave your job in good terms:

  • Give few weeks’ notice. When you finally decide to depart, you have to give few weeks’ notice. There are companies that ask you let them know at least one month before you leave.
  • Be meek. You have to be meek or modest. Do not brag about your new work to your co-workers. Do not even try to isolate yourself or alienate your colleagues.
  • Do not put up a fight. You are leaving but it does not give you the right to fight or insult your colleagues. You have to be professional. Do not encourage fighting. It is better to depart without rifts.
  • Continue practising office protocol. You have to continue practising office protocol. You think that you do not need it because you are leaving soon. That is not an exception.
  • Organize your files. You have to leave your files organized. Do not just leave it hanging. You have to organize it so your replacement can keep up. Do not forget to train your replacement and teach him/her.how-to-talk-about-why-you-left-your-last-sales-job

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Why You Need Hugs Everyday

You can’t cope up in a fast-paced society like Singapore if you’re slow. Everyone’s in a rush work and come home late. When they come home, it is understandable that they are too tired. But they should not be too tired for hugs. Hugs are needed for the mental and emotional health and development of our children.

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This simple gesture mean so much to our kids so don’t underestimate it. Hugging is an effective healing therapy. In fact, researchers said that hugging (as well as laughing) is effective when it comes to healing sickness, depression, stress, anxiety, loneliness and other negative feelings. Here are the detailed benefits of hugging:

  1. Builds Sense of Safety and Trust. Hugging is a great way to let someone feel that he or she is safe. Hugs are also great in building and strengthening trust.
  2. Boosts Oxytocin (the “Relaxing Hormone”). When you feel lonely or sad, a hug can give you an instant boost of oxytocin. Oxytocin help improve feelings and therefore make people feel better.
  3. Releases Serotonin (the “Happy Hormone”). Research shows that the body releases serotonin when hugging. The serotonin is effective because it elevates one’s mood and make things more pleasant.
  4. Strengthens the Immune System. You will be surprised to know that the hugging can strengthen the immune system. The gentle pressure on your sternum when hugging rouses the thymus gland. This gland regulates the body’s production of white blood cells. WBC will keep you healthy.
  5. Improves Self-Esteem. Hugs are nurturing and can improve self-esteem. Self-confidence and positive self-image are results of affectionate physical contact. The loving embraces of the people around us make a big difference at the end of the day.
  6. Relaxes Muscles. You will notice that when you are hugged, you let it take you. You unconsciously relax and the tension in your body dissipates. Hugging can also soothe aches, both emotionally and physically.
  7. Relationship Investment. You can never day you are in good terms if you haven’t exchanged hugs. Hugs serve as a relationship investment. Hugging effectively inspire understanding and empathy.

Hugging can do so much. Do not let the day pass without acquiring the benefits of hugging. It is safe and free. If you go to work, even if your kids are sleeping, let them know that you care for them by hugging them. When you come home, hug them as often as you can. Hugging will not exhaust you. In fact it will make you stronger.

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Welcoming the 6th Edition of Beerfest Asia

Good news for beer enthusiasts out there, the much awaited Beerfest Asia is coming your way on June 12 to 15, 2014. The good news is that you can ensure your attendance because you can now purchase your tickets starting from February 10, 2014. You can now taste a selection of international beers. That is good news, right?

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Beerfest Asia was launched 6 years ago. It was launched to raise the bar of beer industry in Singapore. From then on, the festival has garnered many supporters and interests. If beer is your passion, this is definitely the place to be. This is not your typical beer festival. If you want to join the party, here’s the festival information that you should keep in mind:

Festival Dates & Hours

The Beerfest Asia will commence on June 12, 2014. The trade hours are from 3pm-5pm. The festival will be opened from 6pm to 1am. On June 13 to 14, the festival will start from 6pm-2am. On June 15, the festival will start from 12noon-10pm. The festival site schedule is not yet fixed.

Beers Galore

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Expect overflowing beers. Many beer people are drawn to the festival because it features four hundred different beers. You will get a chance to taste special brewed beer or the famous commercial ones. The best thing is that you get a complimentary beer so do not forget to claim it.

Whiskey Lounge

In 2013, whiskeys are also featured. This year, whiskey will remain the guest of the beers. Organizers are proud to tell the public that the whiskey collection will be bigger this year. Whiskey is not so different from beers. In fact, they are made with the basic ingredients.

Entertainment

Beerfest will never be complete without other entertainments. You should expect live music; there will be seven music groups that will perform during the festival. As if it is not enough, get ready to laugh until you drop with comedy acts. You can bring your children because they are provided with recreational room. There will be workshops, auctions and competitions.

Trade

The first day of the festival features trading. You will be happy to establish contacts and networking among peers. You will also be offered with samples . You should secure trade entry. If you want to exhibit your beers, you should apply online.

Drinking beer is not bad especially if it is consumed moderately. Beyond moderate, you will have problems with your health. What are you waiting for? Grab a ticket now and enjoy the fest. Though it is still on June 12 to 15, you need to avail tickets now before it will run out. Have fun, guys!

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Disney Princesses are In

Disney princesses are back! Frozen, a 2013 Disney animated film, appealed to the audiences. According to the critics and the media, it is one of the best animated film. In the film, there are two additional princesses. If you will notice, the style and the fashion of the Disney princesses are recurring from the hair to the gowns and capes. Elsa-and-Anna-Wallpapers-frozen-35894707-1600-1200

Disney’s princesses are part of the childhood fantasies of little girls. As you grow up, you never forget about the princesses. That is how charming they are. For those that are not familiar with the princesses, here’s a list of some:

  • Snow White – Who will ever forget Snow White? She is the first Disney princess. The story involves a wicked queen who wants her dead by feeding her an apple.
  • Cinderella – Cinderella is the first princess who has other siblings (although they are not the actual siblings). The story involves a wicked step mother and step sisters. This is where Fairy Godmother first appeared.
  • Aurora – Princess Aurora is the sleeping beauty. The story involves a princess getting pricked by a witch. She will not come to life unless she is kissed by her true love.
  • Ariel – Ariel is the first Disney princess who is not born a human. She is a mermaid who falls in love with a human.
  • Belle – Belle is famous for her adventures with the “Beast”.  She is born a normal person but she married the prince or the “Beast”.
  • Jasmine – Jasmine is of noble blood. She marries Alladin who is a commoner. The fairytale is famous for the lamp, genie and the magic carpet.
  • Pocahontas – Pocahontas is the first Disney princess who is based on a true character. She married John Rolfe who is a commoner. The marriage did not change the status of both.disney-princesses-photo

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Beyoncé’s Surprise

dd0f91c0 Beyoncé surprised her fans by releasing her fifth album in the market last December 13, 2013. There were no publicity and marketing campaign. In fact, the music industry was astonished to know that she released her album already. In one day, there were about 430,000 copies sold in the market.

In her latest album, there are 17 tracks that show the sides of the singer. If you want to know the tracks, here are some:

  • “Pretty Hurts” – The story revolves around a problematic beauty queen who is obsessed with diet pills. The beauty queen represents 3rd Ward which is an area in Houston where Beyoncé grew up.
  • “Blow” – You will see in the video that Beyoncé together with her girlfriends are trying to hit the roller disco dressed in their tiger-printed coats and hot-pants.
  • “Superpower” – Beyoncé pilots a pack of people towards the streets. You will see familiar faces including Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland in the crowd.
  • beyonce-new-album-sales“Blue” – In this ballad, Beyoncé will show her baby Blue Ivy. Beyoncé carries her baby while she says “Won’t You Hold onto Me”. She co-directed it.
  • “XO” – XO shows Beyoncé and her friends as they ride the rollercoaster. The video was shot at Coney Island, New York.
  • “Grown Woman” – This song features Beyoncé’s mother, Tina. The setting is 70s and in the video, Beyoncé shows off her twerking talents. Tina joined her by making a cameo.
  • “Mine” – This is a ballad featuring Drake. The video is fast that showed flashes of beach dances. Beyoncé together with her dancers are thrashing a sandstorm.
  • “Partition” – The song shows Jay Z, Beyoncé’s husband. The video features Beyoncé cage dancing for Jay Z. Beyoncé is also seen twisting around a mirrored floor.
  • “Flawless” – In this song, Beyoncé shows off her moves together with street dancers. The dance took place in a alley covered with graffiti. She is only wearing plaid shirt and hot pants.

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Reformatting Windows

You should keep in mind that reformatting your computer should be the last resort. If you do not need it, do not consider it. But if you choose to have it because you want to start an empty slate, you should pursue it. Many people simply call experts to conduct the reformatting but the good news is that you can personally do it.

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However, before reformatting, you need to back up your files. Backing up is important especially if you have a lot of crucial documents. For the next part or reformatting, you only need to be guided. Here are some things that you should follow:

1. Go to BIOS. You should know that all computers have BIOS (Basic Input Output System). To reach your BIOS, you only need to restart your computer and then continuously hit the delete button.

2. Look for booting set up. You will know when you are in BIOS because of the blue full screen. When you reach there, you need to look for the booting set up.

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3. Boot. Make sure that the bootable CD of your OS is placed in the CD-Rom. After that, the hard disk should be placed.

4. Save changes then Exit. It is important that you Save the changes made. After that, you can Exit. When you Exit, it will automatically restart your computer unit.

5. Delete/create a partition. After restarting, the computer will ask you to boot to CD. You only need to strike any key to boot the CD. You will then be asked if you want to delete or create a partition. It is better if you delete the partition.

6. Choose formatting. You will then be asked how you want to reformat your PC. You have four choices – quick format (FAT), format (FAT), quick format (NTSF) and format (NTSF). You should choose format (FAT or NTSF).

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7. Installation. Following the formatting, the computer will surely copy the CD contents to the computer then install it. Wait for it. If it is done, it will automatically restart. You can now enjoy your computer.

If you want to be sure, do not attempt to reformat it. You should ask experts to handle it and try to ask them if they can teach you how to do it.

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Protecting the Elders from Crime

The police are taking serious steps to protect the ageing residents at Sengkang West and Ang Mo Kio. Seniors should feel safe and secure because of the increased patrolling and home visits by the police. Apart from that, the police also launched the Silver Watch. The Silver Watch is a programme that seeks to teach seniors on how to deal with crimes. It will include series of road shows and talks that tackles about crime relating to the elders.

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There is no question that the elderly are susceptible to crime. Many offenders eye the elders because they believe that they are frail and gullible. If you are on your prime years, it is important that you know how to battle crimes and avoid being a victim. Here are some tips that you can practice:

At home

Do not open your doors automatically. It is better if you install a peephole. If you know the person, you can open your doors widely. If it is a stranger, do not attempt to open the door. Always lock your windows and doors.

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At the bank

Many criminals know when your retirement payment is due. The best thing to do is arrange for it to be deposited directly in your account. If you have a son/daughter who is available, you need to ask him/her to accompany you at the bank.

At the car

When you are driving, do not stop for hitch hikers. When you are travelling at night, be sure to pass a well lit street. When you go out of the car, make sure to lock the windows and the doors. Keep your things out of sight; you can put your things inside the trunk.

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While walking

When you are walking, be sure to pass well lit and populated streets. If you can invite someone to accompany you, that would be better. Avoid walking alone at night. When you walk, be inconspicuous as much as possible. This means that you should not carry bulky and large bags.

You can help other seniors by spreading these tips. Crime can be prevented but when things go wrong, it is better to ask for help.

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