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June 28

WTF !!!

This is really WTF !!!

Do you like to read a good murder mystery? Not even Law and Order would attempt to capture this mess. This is an unbelievable twist of fate!!!!
At the 1994 annual awards dinner given for Forensic Science, AAFS
President Dr. Don Harper Mills astounded his audience with the legal
complications of a bizarre death. Here is the story:

On March 23, 1994....... the medical examiner viewed the body of Ronald
Opus, and concluded that he died from a shotgun wound to the head.

Mr. Opus had jumped from the top of a ten-story building intending to
commit suicide.. He left a note to the effect indicating his
despondency. As he fell past the ninth floor, his life was interrupted
by a shotgun blast passing through a window, which killed him
instantly.

Neither the shooter nor the deceased was aware that a safety net had
been installed just below the eighth floor level to protect some
building workers and that Ronald Opus would not have been able to
complete his suicide the way he had planned "Ordinarily, " Dr Mills
continued, "Someone who sets out to commit suicide and ultimately
succeeds, even though the mechanism might not be what he intended, is
still defined as committing suicide." That Mr. Opus was shot on the way
to certain death, but probably would not have been successful because
of the safety net, caused the medical examiner to feel that he had a
homicide on his hands.

The room on the ninth floor, where the shotgun blast emanated, was
occupied by an elderly man and his wife. They were arguing vigorously,
and he was threatening her with a shotgun! The man was so upset that
when he pulled the trigger, he completely missed his wife, and the
pellets went through the window, striking Mr. Opus. When one intends to
kill subject "A" but kills subject "B" in the attempt, one is guilty of
the murder of subject "B." When confronted with the murder charge, the
old man and his wife were both adamant, and both said that they thought
the shotgun was not loaded.

The old man said it was a long-standing habit to threaten his wife with
the unloaded shotgun. He had no intention to murder her. Therefore the
killing of Mr. Opus appeared to be an accident; that is, assuming the
gun had been accidentally loaded. The continuing investigation turned
up a witness who saw the old couple's son loading the shotgun about six
weeks prior to the fatal accident..

It transpired that the old lady had cut off her son's financial support
and the son, knowing the propensity of his father to use the shotgun
threateningly, loaded the gun with the expectation that his father
would shoot his mother. Since the loader of the gun was aware of this, he was guilty of the murder even though he didn't actually pull the trigger.
The case now becomes one of murder on the part of the son for the death of Ronald Opus.

Now comes the exquisite twist... Further investigation revealed that
the son was, in fact, Ronald Opus. He had become increasingly despondent over the failure of his attempt to engineer his mother's murder. This led him to jump off the ten-story building on March 23rd, only to be killed by a shotgun blast passing through the ninth story window.

The son, Ronald Opus, had actually murdered himself. So the medical
examiner closed the case as a suicide.

A true story from Associated Press
June 26

Singapore Traffic FINE ! NO JOKE OK

Please take note of the new pricing from Traffic Police & the map of the Traffic Police where they usually hide their Mobile Speed Camera for your reference.

NEW Price List from TP...


Price increase without further notice.
  • Speeding:
    • Exceeding 1 - 20km/h = $130 + 4 demerit points.
    • Exceeding 21 - 30km/h = $150 + 6 demerit points.
    • Exceeding 31 - 40km/h = $180 + 8 demerit points.
    • Exceeding 41 - 50km/h = >$200 + 12 demerit points + Court.
    • Exceeding 51 - 60km/h = >$200 + 18 demerit points + Court.
    • Exceeding >61km/h = >$200 + 24 demerit points + Court.. !
If you want to be hero and fight the court case yourself, and you lose, you pay the court charges yourself, which will add up to your fine. I guess the court charges is at least $200 and above.
    • Careless driving = $150 + 6 demerit Points.
    • Inconsiderate Driving = $170 + 9 Demerit Points + Court.
    • Dangerous Driving = >$200 + 24 Demerit Points + Court + Vehicle Compounded.
    • Illegal Racing = >$200 + Vehicle Confiscate + Court.
    • Fail to put Seat Belt = $120 + 3 demerit points.
    • Crossing Double White lines = $130 + 4 points.
    • Phone and Drive = $200 + 12 demerit point + Phone Confiscate. Do not hold your hp in your hand when you drive even with loud speaker or ear piece.
    • Drink Driving
      • For first offence. = Up to $5000 Fine And, or jail Term + License Suspended + Court.
      • 2nd time offence = Jail term + Fine + Court.
      • Making an illegal U Turn when there's no U Turn sign = $70.
      • Fail to Signal when changing lanes = $70.
      • Driving at night without headlights or taillights switch on after 7pm = $30.
      • No Number Plate = $70.
      • Obstructed Number Plate = $70.
      • Obscured Number Plate = $70.
      • Number Plate of Unapproved Type = $70.
As for Demerit Point system:
Let's say you have 0 points on 1st January 2005, and you committed the offence of failing to Put on Seat Belt. So now, you will have 3 demerit points and this will last for 1 Year. If during this 1 year you have no demerit points offence at all, your 3 demerit points will be gone on 1/1/2006. But, if during this one year, From 1/1/2005 - 1/1/2006, you committed another offence with demerit points, your very first offence will be extended for another year until 1/1/2007 .
June 14

O.A.R - Shattered

time and time, I would have fav song to listen to, and this is one of the songs to add to my collections, O.A.R - Shattered  

here are the lyrics and also the music together ENJOY, its not the mtv, but its the best I can do, but anyway .. if you like it, gimme a shout out !

 

 



In a way, I need a change
From this burnout scene
Another time, another town
Another everything
But it's always back to you

Stumble out, in the night
From the pouring rain
Made the block, sat and thought
There's more I need
It's always back to you

But I'm good without ya
Yeah, I'm good without you
Yeah, yeah, yeah

How many times can I break till I shatter?
Over the line can't define what I'm after
I always turn the car around
Give me a break let me make my own pattern
All that it takes is some time but I'm shattered
I always turn the car around

I had no idea that the night
Would take so damn long
Took it out, on the street
While the rain still falls
Push me back to you

But I'm good without ya
Yeah, I'm good without you
Yeah, yeah, yeah

How many times can I break till I shatter?
Over the line can't define what I'm after
I always turn the car around
Give me a break let me make my own pattern
All that it takes is some time but I'm shattered
I always turn the car around

Give it up, give it up, baby
Give it up, give it up, now
Now

How many times can I break till I shatter?
Over the line can't define what I'm after
I always turn the car around
All that I feel is the realness I'm faking
Taking my time but it's time that I'm wasting
Always turn the car around

How many times can I break till I shatter?
Over the line can't define what I'm after
I always turn the car around

Don't wanna turn that car around
I gotta turn this thing around
June 10

10 jobs that S'poreans tend to shun

Hey I used to work as number 3, but anyway I am not Singaporean, so its ok , this is written towards Singaporean, as they dont want this lousy low paying jobs, only we third world country monkeys

10 jobs that S'poreans tend to shun

By Nur Dianah Suhaimi, Teo Wan Gek & Estelle Low

Surely a job paying more than $1,000 will find ready takers, especially in these difficult times? Not always true - Singaporeans are shunning certain jobs. A Sunday Times check found 10 jobs that pay more than $1,000 which locals, even jobless ones, are reluctant to take up.

1 Bus driver


Salary: $1,700 to $3,500

Why Singaporeans shun the job: Long and irregular hours, dealing with difficult commuters

Said Ms Tammy Tan, spokesman for SBS Transit: 'It is a challenge attracting Singaporeans to join us as Bus Captains. This is despite our various efforts over the years to promote the profession.'

2 Telemarketer

Salary: $800 to $1,000 plus commissions

Why Singaporeans shun the job: Lots of patience and perseverance required

Said Ms Jessica Goh, project manager of Plugworkz, a call centre: 'It is tough to get locals. Not all can take the hardship. Some even go missing after we have trained them.'

3 Customer service officer

Salary: $1,000 to $2,000

Why Singaporeans shun the job: Requires dealing with rude and angry customers on a daily basis; night shift too

Said Mr Adrian Tan, managing director of HR consultancy Recruit Plus: 'This has always been one of the harder positions to fill. Nobody wants to be a punching bag.'

4 Security guard

Salary: $1,200 to $1,300

Why Singaporeans shun the job: Requires 12-hour shifts

Said Mr Raja Muthi, executive officer at King's Security: 'Some quit after one day because they can't take the long working hours.

'There's an image problem too. People think it's for the uneducated, and that we are just watchdogs. It's not a glamorous job.'

 

5 Retail assistant

Salary: $1,000 to $1,800

Why Singaporeans shun the job: Being constantly on one's feet

Said Ms Mary Lin, director of Glitter Glam: 'It is still hard to recruit, but the recession has made people less fussy. Before, we had people who fixed the interview but did not turn up.'

6 Warehouse assistant

Salary: $900 to $1,400

Why Singaporeans shun the job: Warehouses are often in outlying areas, such as Tuas. Many locals are picky about location and working hours

Said Ms C. Loh, manager at a recruitment agency: 'Locals shun such jobs because the warehouse is located, say, at Jurong East or they have to work 12-hour shifts.'

7 Delivery driver

Salary: $1,400 to $1,600

Why Singaporeans shun the job: Dislike carrying heavy loads

Said Ms Shandy Tan, manager at Sim Lian Construction: 'We have labourers who are supposed to carry the material, but if the driver can help to carry some, it would make the work faster. We get many calls asking if they have to carry the stuff.'

8 Waitress

Salary: $1,800 onwards excluding tips

Why Singaporeans shun the job: Requires long hours on a night shift, including serving rowdy and drunk customers

Said Mr K. Lim, manager of a karaoke lounge in Lavender: 'My workers can get tips that are double their basic salary, but they are mostly work permit holders from China and Malaysia.'

9 Masseuse

Salary: $1,000 onwards, depending on experience

Why Singaporeans shun the job: Social stigma, and dealing with sticky or smelly bodies

Said Mr W.T. Chua, owner of a spa in Bedok: 'It is quite difficult to hire locals, who think that being a masseuse is not respectable. It's a matter of perception.'

10 Foot reflexologist

Salary: $1,000 onwards, depending on experience

Why Singaporeans shun the job: Touching others' feet is considered degrading

Said Ms Ang May Lin, senior therapist at a spa which has saunas in the Orchard area: 'Locals prefer to work in an air-con environment and be faced with pleasant things. They think they're too high-class.'

June 07

45 quote to live by !!

Wow these beautiful encouragement note and also what I call bringing us back to ground, sometimes we fly up so high we dont know where our direction is pointed, not that I am saying I lose direction, but sometimes we do need directions pointed and guided by others who has much much more wisdom. I am more than happy to share some philosophical quote from written by this lady  I find number 13 is a MUST to follow to death. so is 25,29 and 43 ! I believe it will really change out life !

Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio

"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me.. It is the most-requested column I've ever written."



1. Life isn't fair,
but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.


4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month..


6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.


8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.


10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.


12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others.
You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.


16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful,
beautiful or joyful.

18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood... But the second one is up to you and no one else.


20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.


22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.


24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.


26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'

27.. Always choose life.


28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.


30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.


32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

33. Believe in miracles.


34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.


36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood.


38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.


40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's,we'd grab ours back.

41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.


42. The best is yet to come.

43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.


44. Yield.

45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."





June 01

Running your first 10k

The 10K (6.2 miles) distance is very popular with beginner runners, especially those who have done a 5K race, but don't feel they're quite ready to take on the half-marathon.

Below is an eight-week training schedule to help get you to the finish line. It assumes that you can already run at least 2 miles. If you've never run before, follow this step-by-step plan for building a running base. If this schedule seems too easy to you, try the advanced beginner 10K schedule .

If you haven't had a recent physical, visit your doctor to get cleared for running.

Notes about the schedule:

Mondays and Fridays: Mondays and Fridays are rest days. Rest is critical to your recovery and injury prevention efforts, so don't ignore rest days. Your muscles actually build and repair themselves during your rest days. So if you run every day without taking days off, you won’t see much improvement.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays: After you warm up, run at a comfortable pace for the designated mileage. Make sure you cool down and stretch after your run.

If most of your runs are on the road, and you're not sure how far you run, you can figure out the mileage by using sites such as MapMyRun.com. Or, you can always drive your route in your car and measure the mileage using your car odometer beforehand.

Wednesdays: Do a cross-training (CT) activity (biking, swimming, elliptical trainer) at easy to moderate effort for 30 to 40 minutes. If you're feeling very sluggish or sore, take a rest day.

Sundays: This is an active recovery day. Your run should be at an easy (EZ), comfortable pace, which helps loosen up your muscles. Or, you can do a run/walk combination.

Note:
You can switch days to accommodate your schedule. So if you're busy on another day and prefer to workout on a Monday or Friday, it's fine to swap a rest day for a run day

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Beginner Runners' 10K Training Schedule

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 Rest 1.5 m run CT or Rest 1.5 m run Rest 2 m run 25-30 min EZ
2 Rest 2 m run CT or Rest 2 m run Rest 2.5 m run 25-30 min EZ
3 Rest 2.5 mi run CT or Rest 2 m run Rest 3 m run 30-35 min EZ
4 Rest 2.5 m run CT or Rest 2 m run Rest 3.5 m run 35 min EZ
5 Rest 3 m run CT or Rest 2.5 m run Rest 4 m run 35-40 min EZ
6 Rest 3 m run CT 2.5 m run Rest 4.5 m run 35-40 min EZ
7 Rest 3.5 m run CT 3 m run Rest 5 m run 40 min EZ
8 Rest 3 m run CT or Rest 2 m run Rest Rest 10K Race
May 29

Indifference

1. Losing all your friends
Man comes home and finds his wife with his friend in bed.
He shoots his friend and kills him. Wife says 'If you behave like this, you will lose ALL your friends.'

2. Brother wanted
A small boy wrote to Santa Claus,'send me a brother'....
Santa wrote back, 'SEND ME YOUR MOTHER'....

3. Meaning of WIFE
Husband asks, 'Do you know the meaning of WIFE? It means 'Without Information Fighting Everytime'!'
Wife replies, 'No, it means 'With Idiot For Ever'!!!'

4. Importance of a period
Teacher: 'Do you know the importance of a period?'
Kid: 'Yeah, once my sister said she has missed one, my mom fainted, dad got a heart attack & our driver ran away.'

5. Confident vs. Confidential
A young boy asks his Dad, 'What is the difference between confident and confidential?' Dad says, 'You are my son, I'm confident about that. Your friend over there, is also my son, that's confidential! '

6. Anger management?
Husband: 'When I get mad at you, you never fight back. How do you control your anger?'
Wife: 'I clean the toilet.'
Husband: 'How does that help?'
Wife: 'I use your toothbrush .'
May 25

Putting life into reality

This should help put things in proper perspective for all of us.

An American businessman was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican Village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the
small boat were several large yellowfin tuna.

The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied, "Only a little while, Senor."

The American then asked, "Why didn't you stay out longer and catch more fish?" The Mexican said he had enough to support his family's immediate needs.
The American then asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" The Mexican fisherman said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife, Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life, Senor."

The American scoffed, "I am a Harvard MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat with
the proceeds from the bigger boat you could buy several boats, eventually you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing and distribution.

You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise." The Mexican fisherman asked, "But Senor, how long will this all take?"

To which the American replied, "15-20 years." "But what then, Senor?"


The American laughed and said, "That's the best part. When the time is Right, you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public
and become very rich, you would make millions." "Millions, Senor? Then what?"


The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal Fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids,take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." "You mean being a Harvard MBA, you have to go thru all that to finallyget to where I already am, Senor?"
May 23

Ed Zachary Disease

Ed Zachary Disease

A woman was very distraught at the fact that she had not had a date or any sex in quite some time.

She was afraid she might have something wrong with her, so she decided to seek the medical expertise of a sex therapist.
Her doctor recommended that she see the well known Chinese sex therapist Dr. Chang.

So she went to see him.

Upon entering the examination room Dr. Chang said 'OK take off all your crose.'

The woman did as she was told.

'Now get down and craw reery, reery fass to odderside of room.'
Again the woman did as she was instructed.

Dr. Chang then said 'OK, now craw reery, reery fass back to me.'

So she did.

Dr.Chang shook his head slowly and said 'Your probrem vewy bad. You haf Ed Zachary disease. Worse case I ever see. Dat why you not haf sex or dates.'
Worried the woman asked anxiously 'Oh my God Dr.Chang what is Ed Zachary Disease ?'

Dr. Chang sighed deeply and replied 'Ed Zachary Disease is when your face look Ed Zachary like your ass.'
May 19

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