tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61665147172041919582011-11-27T16:33:55.712-08:00The Universal Law has been declared by all the religions since time immemorial. Realisation of this Truth is thus verily attaining Liberation itself that has long been sought by Man. - © Genevieve C.R. Francesscatti Tan Shu Thung (31/05/2009)Dr. Genevieve CR Francesscatti Tan Shu Thunghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242469928478468879noreply@blogger.comBlogger911100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166514717204191958.post-4822238780084647772011-07-11T06:54:00.000-07:002011-07-11T07:08:24.478-07:00

What is creation really? Is what you see as solid, really solid? Are what our five senses perceive really real, or are they really just a mirage? Read further to find out more...Kindest regards,Genevieve-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Several hundred years ago scientists considered that the weight of an object was fixed and absolute. Then Isaac

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Many go on with their everyday lives doing what they 'think' they are supposed to do instead of listening to their hearts. The act of following one's passion has been undermined by general society as one's passion may not conform to their collective belief as to what is 'appropriate' and what isn't. Unfortunately, such communal control is exactly the cause of downfall for an individual when they

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Have you ever looked yourself into the mirror and try to convince yourself of a reality yet to come to being in your current physical environment? Have you any idea how powerful this process can be, to loudly reaffirm the states you desire to imprint them on your subconscious mind? Continue reading to find out more. Note about this article: While I agree that one's 'mind' can be a humble servant

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This is probably one of the most inspiring narration ever existed highlighting the power of one's mind. Listen to Earl Nightingale's narration to stay inspired with the limitless capacity of your mind to shape circumstances in life to reflect your best potential (Video is attached to this post). I have also included the text along with the video for those who prefer to read Nightingale's

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Ever thought of your role model and feel yourself completely motivated to work owards a particular purpose? Have you ever thought how powerful it is to have a role model in your life? Well, read all about it in this article! You can be whoever you want to be, producing the same results, if not better for "You are the result of what you have thought" - Buddha.Kindest regards,Genevieve_____________

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What shapes the Universe? Quantum Science has discovered that there cannot be a Universe without 'Mind' coming into play. Everything is in fact, Energy. And many different types of labels have been placed on Energy such as God, Higher Power etc. Nothing exists without Energy. Energy is all pervasive, and has taken many forms reflecting the picture one has in their mind. The universe is therefore

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Is our future really set, or is it in our hands? Famous Kung Fu legend Bruce Lee once said, "To hell with circumstances, I create opportunities". Our lives are governed by the choices we make, and the choices we make are the results of the thoughts we dwell upon. The quality of thoughts we hold consciously in our minds get imprinted on our subconscious mind after some time, shaping our

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Does wishing for success really bring success into your life? As the old saying goes, action is greater than words. We will see the thin line that divides the 'successful' people from the 'successful-wannabes' in this article. Read on...-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Over the years I have had the privilege to spend time with some very

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Has society been really earning money the right way, with the right mindset? Finance expert Bob Proctor says otherwise. Read further to find out how money can really start flowing in your life.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------There is a very real possibility that everything you and I have been taught about how to earn money is so far from the

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Genevieve Tan Shu TungLAGO DI COMO, ITALYSunday, February 6, 2011FOR those travelling to Milan, visiting the renowned scenic romantic getaway, Lago di Como (also popularly known as Lake Como), is a must!Located only 25 miles above Milan, the 1,320ft deep blue lake seems to possess an invisible magnetic power that draws to itself a massive pool of visitors from various places and backgrounds.As

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Indulging your skin regularly with milk baths will give you skin that is smooth, soft, supple and of beautiful complexion.Ever heard of Cleopatra’s reputation for her flawless skin? Well, milk bath was Cleopatra’s secret! She used to soak herself in camel milk to maintain her skin.The benefits of having a milk bath is more widespread these days as bath products now include milk as one of the

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Sprain GainAround July last year (2009), I was practicing my Bharat-Natyam (a type of Indian traditional dance) to dance the famous Chandramukhi dance when I suddenly thumped my left foot a little harder than I should have done so, and injured it.No matter how I massaged it, the pain stayed with me even until my all-India trip in November - December 2009.Thinking the vein must have been

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I was thinking one day ago about writing this article. When I went back home, a girl, whom I have known for years suddenly sent me a message, asking me to translate a sentence into English for her. She was worried that the person who posted that sentence in Facebook was actually badmouthing her publicly. Her story inspired me to write this article even more. In the world, everything has its own

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Ever experienced running out of time and rushing for something, saying to yourself all the time that you’re late, late, late?! You hurry yourself into finishing whatever you’re doing and find yourself gasping for breath, but then discovered that you forgot either this item or that? Then you hurried back up again because you simply cannot go without it, and then find yourself being SOOOOO late for

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Let me share with you a lesson I encountered for the past one week. It is a lesson that a cup of TEA taught me; hence the title “GraTEA-ful”.To summarise the lesson in one sentence, I would say:“Whatsoever you push against, pushes against you!”For all the people who know me, I DO NOT ever, drink tea, except Chinese Tea. All other types of tea; Indian tea, Earl Grey tea, or whatsoever tea.. were

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Ever found yourself gazing at others’ teeth on advertisements, wishing yours were the same like theirs? Well, wish no more!*Now, you can have a home-made remedy solution for cleaner, whiter and brighter teeth! Since centuries before all the teeth-whitening products available in the market today, our ancestors shared with us the same dream to have whiter teeth.They then discovered that the answer

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The 'BIG' day finally arrived... 22nd February 2010. Yup, that’s right. Emirates’ “Open Day” that we (Eileen and I) were both anticipating for, had finally arrived!Thank goodness Eileen and I prepared everything the night before. All documents were in place. Formal clothing were properly ironed, and pens were ready in the bag.Up early, both took a nice bath, and dressed ourselves, ready to go!

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“Malaysia, truly Asia!” Ever heard of the phrase? Even as I walked the streets of India, I hear these words ringing near my ears.Yes, I am now back to the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, back to where my road to Emirates started; February 22, 2010 will be a date I will always remember, for it is the day when my dream “appeared” to have begun taking shape into reality - that is to fly.It is

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Hi there people,I have pushed myself to design a sub-blog, which is a travel blog but it is still under construction. It will be active very soon. Stay tune!Cheers.Kind regards,Genevieve

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I'm sure you all must be intrigued as to why I gave the title: Give your laptop the "GOLDEN BATH" it deserves! Imagine a piece of machinery that has been designed to fulfill its purpose of making our lives easier, should it not be given the necessary care adn attention? Should we not at least, once in a while, pamper our wonderful 'friend' (the laptop), who has always been there for us?Whenever

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Life is basically what you make out of it, isn't it? That seems to be the most straight forward, and logical answer. Everything depends on how you choose to perceive things. You can take life in basically three different ways:1) Negative2) Positive3) IndifferentFor those who love to focus on the glass being half-empty will of course, see their surrounding as being very negative. On the other hand

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Around the worldin custom vehicleAdventurous German couple Jost Organistaand Barbara Biggemann embarked on theirjourney of ‘unlimited possibilities’ last August, after two years of intensive research and preparations. By Genevieve Tan Shu Thung(Courtesy of DPA / published by The Gulf Times)Attempting to challenge their limits, two German adventurers set off last August to circle the globe in

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Hello there readers,Today, I'm going to write a special article for all of you. I sincerely apologise for not having updated my site for a long time. Nevertheless, I will be writing more articles for you people from time to time now. It's a promise!Let's get back to the article...I am going to introduce to you a technique of manifestation, which I believe to be simple and fun.As everything that

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWANTuesday, August 18, 2009 STAKEHOLDERS in the construction industry were reminded of the directives issued by Ministry of Development concerning the need to certify their lifting appliances in a bid to promote safety at construction sites.Informing that "no cranes" or any other "lifting appliances" are allowed to enter construction sites unless they have been examined and tested

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Genevieve TanBANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Sunday, August 16, 2009 RESEARCH should be taught and practised more widely in Brunei as it plays an important role in decision-making for almost everything.This was the crux of the view expressed by participants of "Survey Research in VTET". Talking to The Brunei Times , a participant Norazlina Othman noted that research was "not very popular" in the country

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BRUNEI-MUARA Sunday, August 16, 2009 PUBLIC visitors to the Brunei International Defence Exhibition (BRIDEX) 2009 have raised concerns with the "unstrategic place"of the venue as it is not easily accessible by public transport.Jerry Kingston from United Kingdom said that taxis would have been "handy" for foreign visitors since "this is an important event"."It has been so difficult to get here (

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Genevieve TanBANDAR SERI BEGAWANSunday, August 16, 2009 RESEARCH should be taught and practised more widely in Brunei as it plays an important role in decision-making for almost everything.This was the crux of the view expressed by participants of "Survey Research in VTET". Talking to The Brunei Times , a participant Norazlina Othman noted that research was "not very popular" in the country

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Genevieve TanBANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Sunday, August 16, 2009 ORGANISED by Seameo Voctech Regional Centre, the two-week research training for senior officers and educators from ASEAN countries titled "Survey Research in VTET" concluded yesterday."I hope that the course participants have gained an added value to their own existing knowledge, placing (them) on a better edge as a revitalised professional

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Genevieve TanBANDAR SERI BEGAWANSaturday, August 15, 2009 MORE people opt for alternative methods of healing over conventional Western medicine to treat health problems, though some still remain sceptical.Anja Wappner, an experienced homeopath said that conventional Western treatment has been proven to cause many side-effects when used long-term. "People are now more health-conscious, which is

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Genevieve TanBANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Saturday, August 15, 2009 THE Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has planned new programmes for people under its supervision (Orang Yang Di Bawah Pengawasan, OYDP) and for former drug users in a bid to help them return to normal life. Mohd Jaffari Hj Mahadi, NCB's acting assistant director and head of the Supervision Division said: "We are lacking manpower throughout

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GENEVIEVE TANBRUNEI-MUARATuesday, August 11, 2009BRUNEI public have the rare opportunity to visit three defence training ships of Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) which arrived at Muara Port on Sunday for a four-day good will visit to the country. "The (objective of the) training cruise is to develop the newly commissioned officer's seamanship through training at sea," said Rear Admiral

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GENEVIEVE TANBANDAR SERI BEGAWANMonday, August 10, 2009PARENTS should use a more diplomatic approach in raising their children as strict parenting techniques are likely to raise rebellious children, said a local psychologist. "Freedom is everything as it is the key to life in this fast-paced world," he said. "If a child feels that his or her freedom is being curbed, what other way can they

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWANMonday, August 10, 2009DESPITE Brunei being a welfare-orientated country, the awareness of special-needs children still needs to be increased so that the public may be more understanding of their condition. Brunei's leading health and fitness club, Fitness Zone, has launched a four-day charity sports carnival yesterday to raise funds for these children.Having a younger brother,

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GENEVIEVE TANBANDAR SERI BEGAWANMonday, August 10, 2009AWARE of the complaints made by tourists visiting Brunei in regards to "poor tourism services", the Tourism Development Department vows to take necessary steps to overcome the issues."Awareness is always never ending. No matter how much information you provide the public, there always remains a portion of people who are not aware of it,"

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Genevieve TanBANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Saturday, August 8, 2009 AUTHORITIES are "not doing a good job" in stopping open burning, which is feared to worsen the haze shrouding the Sultanate due to forest fires from neighbouring countries. "Despite the haze, we can still see so many people doing open burning without interference from any authority," said Mohd Faizal Hj Ahmad. "I do not know why the

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I have made the video as an introduction to the story. To watch the video, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI_KF8Rh0lMYour comments are appreciated!Regards,Genevieve_____________________________________________________________________________________BANDAR SERI BEGAWANFriday, August 7, 2009FOR the first time in Brunei, two Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) students are being

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWANTuesday, August 4, 2009A TRAINING programme on survey research for senior officers and educators from ASEAN countries was launched at the SEAMEO VOCTECH Regional Centre yesterday. As many as 15 participants are involved in the two-week programme which is designed to instil a research culture among people of SEAMEO member countries by providing them an opportunity to learn, and

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Genevieve TanBANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Monday, August 3, 2009 WIDELY played by all age groups around the world including Brunei, virtual reality video games are now a source of "addiction" which one should carefully balance with real life to prevent negative effects, such as over-obsession.A fan of virtual reality games, a local psychiatrist who did not wish to be named reminded that one must never be

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VARIOUS plans have been implemented by the Ministry of Health (MoH) in their endeavour to educate mothers of the benefits of breastfeeding and encourage more of them to practise it, said a nursing officer at Suri Seri Begawan Hospital in Kuala Belait.According to Hjh Nur'Aisyah Yulianna Abdullah, basic information regarding the practice of breastfeeding is usually delivered through speeches

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Genevieve TanKUALA BELAIT Monday, August 3, 2009 THE public is urged to cooperate in making the Ministry of Health breastfeeding programme a success by providing more support to mothers who lactated their babies."From the surveys we conducted, employers in Brunei are still unwilling to cooperate with breastfeeding programmes organised by health institutions," said Hjh Nur'Aisyah Yulianna Abdullah

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Genevieve TanBANDAR SERI BEGAWANSunday, August 2, 2009EXHIBITORS of this year's Brunei Food Festival were given insights into the operational guidelines during a briefing at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas yesterday.The briefing was chaired by HEM marketing coordinator, Mohd Khairul Anuar Abdullah, who gave relevant information regarding the rules and regulations on the usage of

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HEALTHCARE workers from both Health and Medical services under the Ministry of Health need to be trained in lactation management courses to help and support breastfeeding mothers, said the Minister of Health.In a message to commemorate World Breastfeeding Week which is celebrated from August 1 to 7 every year, Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Suyoi Hj Osman also stressed the

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"In every adversity there lies the seed of an equivalent advantage. In every defeat is a lesson showing you how to win the victory next time.""You must intensify and render continuous by repeatedly presenting with suggestive ideas and mental pictures of the feast of good things, and the flowing fountain, which awaits the successful achievement or attainment of the desires.""Any thought that is

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWANFriday, July 31, 2009FOUR traditional medicines have been recalled by the Drug Control Authority in a neighbouring country after they were found to contain substances that might lead to harmful side effects, the Ministry of Health stated.The general medicine Jinglida contains aminotadalafil, an undeclared Western drug ingredient used to treat erectile dysfunction and male

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWANWednesday, July 29, 2009 EIGHTY undergraduate students, who are under His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam scholarship scheme, will take a four-day civic course next month.Held since 1976 and themed Mahasiswa Penjana Kedewasaan Bernegara (Undergraduates as Generators of a Mature Nation) this year, the civic course aims to educate local residents in

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWANWednesday, July 29, 2009THE Public Works Department yesterday announced that the construction of a third lane along the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Highway will begin soon.In a press release it said that a contract signing ceremony between the department and Hiew H Y Construction Sdn Bhd, was held at the department's headquarters recently.The project, which comes under the 2007-

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWANWednesday, July 29, 2009THE largest-ever Kueh Seri Muka will be the highlight of this year's three-day Brunei Food Festival. Weighing more than 50kg, the size of the cake is said to be about 4 by 8 feet large, and will be distributed free among the visitors present on that day.Baker Ayub said: "This Kueh Seri Muka will be the biggest kueh he has ever made and is therefore

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Genevieve TanBANDAR SERI BEGAWANTuesday, July 28, 2009 MANY employees are still exposed to hazardous working conditions, with some complaining that they have been exploited over the years due to absence of workplace safety laws in Brunei.Caroline Pang, 26, said that employees in Brunei are at a disadvantage as many employers still expect their workers to work overtime without any compensation."I

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GENEVIEVE TANBANDAR SERI BEGAWANMonday, July 27, 2009FROM mere surfing, emailing, chatting and downloading to Internet-banking and electronic-conferencing, the Internet has now become a necessity in almost everyone's daily life, even to residents living in Brunei."The Internet is everything now. You can keep in touch with your friends, listen to songs and get loads of information from it," said

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Genevieve TanBANDAR SERI BEGAWANSaturday, July 25, 2009HUMANITARIAN aid group, World Vision Organisation, has drawn the attention of Brunei residents to poverty in developing countries, convincing them to sponsor needy children around the world."We have over 130 sponsors from Brunei joining the programme now," said Lynette Lim, senior manager of World Vision. "The number of sponsors doubled

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Dear people, I will be expanding the site as per suggestions received. I will also be creating new pages based on certain categories.The HIGHLIGHT PAGE for the expansion will be Service-Volunteering pages, a guide to help better the world. The first contributorto this page will very likely be WorldVision (Singapore based). If everything turns out well, the information, videos and photographs will

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GENEVIEVE TANBANDAR SERI BEGAWANThursday, July 23, 2009SOME officials are still sceptical when it comes to employing ex-drug users in governmental jobs, although the private sector firms are more willing to give some leeway."Ex-drug users have earned a bad reputation in the eyes of the public," said Mohd Jaffari Hj Mahadi, Acting Assistant Director and Head of the Supervision Division of the

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GENEVIEVE TAN SHU THUNGBANDAR SERI BEGAWANWednesday, July 22, 2009THE use of designer face masks has now become a trend in Brunei, with many people using it as a preventive measure for Influenza A (H1N1).We know about designer clothes, perfumes and watches.Designer-masks is the latest trend that is catching up in the country, especially among children, said shop assistant Jeffrey Ocray, adding

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GENEVIEVE TANBANDAR SERI BEGAWANTuesday, July 21, 2009GYM-goers still maintain their exercise regime regularly and are unperturbed by the outbreak of the Influenza A (H1N1) virus in the country, stating that their healthy activities make them less vulnerable to the virus than those who do not exercise regularly."Exercising has improved my health," said Diyana Alipah, a constant Fitness Zone

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Genevieve TanBANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Monday, July 20, 2009 AUTHORITIES have still not taken necessary measures to tackle landslide problems faced by residents in Kg Sungai Akar despite having been informed about the matter several months ago."I have written a letter to the Ministry of Home Affairs three months ago, but am yet to receive a reply from them," said Village Head Hj Ramlee Hj Md Zain. "

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GENEVIEVE TANBRUNEI-MUARASunday, July 19, 2009HORSE-RIDING has never been a popular choice as a sport among the locals, and its popularity continues to wane especially with the outspread of the Influenza A (H1N1) virus, said marketing executive of the Jerudong Brunei Equestrian Centre (BEQ)."So far, most of our riders are expatriates," said Lani Ocares. "Bruneians should step forward to make use

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GENEVIEVE TANBANDAR SERI BEGAWANSunday, July 19, 2009LOCAL lawyers expressed the need for more permanent judges in the country and room for further improvement when it comes to the judicial process in Brunei."Brunei's judicial process is not slow, but it is not that efficient either," said a local lawyer who did not want to be named. "The yardstick is to consider other jurisdictions. Our judicial

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWANFriday, July 17, 2009THE changing of car logos and emblems has become a car-decorative trend practised worldwide today. Whether they are simple decals or actual replacement emblems for the factory originals, the popularity of these designer features is gaining."It happens all the time," said Myles Kovacs, president of Dub Magazine, which follows car customisation trends. "

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4 days before, I created my very own home-made scrub, which is effective and suitable for all skin types. Having been an ardent fan of the St. Ives scrub, I have finally switched my liking to my personal self-made scrub, which I will be introducing to you in this article.I have used it for 3 consecutive days, and truthfully speaking, my skin has become more refined, softer, smoother and brighter.

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GENEVIEVE TANBANDAR SERI BEGAWANThursday, July 16, 2009RESIDENTS described His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's 63rd birthday celebrations as being "uneventful" this year.Retired auditor Joseph F K Hiew, 60, spent his time yesterday like every other day. "I did nothing much today except for washing my car and practising my music."He added: "All I can say is that this

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWANTuesday, July 14, 2009NIGHT stall vendors in all districts may resume their business activities, considering the "stable status" of H1N1 (Influenza A) in the country, the Secretariat of the National Committee of His Majesty's birthday celebrations said in a statement yesterday."To allow the citizens and residents of this country to continue their daily lives, the National

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BRUNEI-MUARAMonday, July 13, 2009SMALL businesses operating at local beaches are currently facing challenges and trying to cope with the recent drop in revenue by diversifying their products to appeal more to beach-goers.Owner of a foodstall at Serasa Beach, Mohammad Jaafar said his income from the business fluctuates everyday. "The returns are unfixed; it may go up one day and go down the next

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Good day to all who are reading this post. I just thought of sharing with you all the recent manifestation 'miracles' that took place in my life so that they may serve as inspirations to keep your motivation and self-confidence remain unperturbed by external circumstances, but to believe that the true power lies within yourselves!A few days ago, just about last week, I was thinking about how

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I came across a very interesting news regarding a useful application that can be used by Facebookers. Do read on to discover the unique and interesting application, which population is growing day-by-day.Best regards,Genevieve(New photo tool: Keeran Janin, founder and CEO of YouGotSnapped Online Services at the media event for bloggers and media hosted by the people behind YouGotSnapped at Misato

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THE Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has called on the public to accept former drug users back into the community by giving them a chance to develop their new drug-free life.The NCB made the statement on the occasion of the appreciation ceremony for Orang Yang Dibawah Pengawasan (OYDP — People Under Supervision) held in Tutong yesterday. The ceremony, held at the Serambangun Community Hall by NCB's

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Genevieve TanBRUNEI-MUARASaturday, July 11, 2009THE Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) has acquired a prime property next to the BIA-controlled Hotel Plaza Athénée in Paris to expand the capacity of the famous landmark, French Ambassador to Brunei Louis Le Vert yesterday said during the reception for the French National Day.The envoy said that such investment has been "welcomed warmly" by the French

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Wayne Dyer’s Biodata:Wayne W. Dyer (born May 10, 1940) is a popular American self-help advocate. He frequently appears in US public television (PBS) during their pledge drives.Wayne Dyer was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1940. Dyer’s family was abandoned by his alcoholic father and he spent his early life living in foster homes and orphanages. In 1958, Dyer joined the Navy and served for four

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THE health benefits that vegetables and fruits have to offer attract the attention of many around the world these days. Health-conscious people have opted for the use of natural beauty products and a vegetarian diet.People are now more aware of the advantages that natural products have to confer, said Marsha Lim. Although chemically-processed products may appear to be effective in the short-run,

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Hi! I just came across this great article written by Alex Wellen, published by CNN addressing the BIG question as to how interested men are in marriages, if they are interested at all to begin with. Do read it and let's discuss!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Editor's note: Alex Wellen's debut novel, "Lovesick," follows a young man

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Having a great memory is an asset to all, both young and all. There are several food suggestions that you may heed to boost your memory strength. The following list illustrates this::-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ApplesRecent studies have shown that apples, containing high levels of quercetin, are an antioxidant that may protect

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Genevieve TanBRUNEI-MUARAWednesday, July 8, 2009UNIVERSITI Brunei Darussalam (UBD) yesterday held a briefing to familiarise prospective students with the courses that the university is offering under its Generation Next programme.UBD's Director of International and Public Relations Office, Datin Rosnah Ramly said: "The briefing aims to introduce the various modules to the students so that they

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Based on personal research, I have discovered that most women want longer eyelashes! A woman’s eyes are the windows to her soul, so some say. Long and thick eyelashes make a woman appear more attractive, sexy and confident of herself.The craving for longer and thicker eyelashes has led to the marketing of fake eyelashes in the market these days for various prices. Almost all famous models and

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Moral of the Story:Stay away from the TV! Television is nothing but Tele-Visham (Tamil Translation: Poison). Watch useful programs! And stand on your own two feet, don't only believe what TV says!When you become a couch-potato. Becareful not to grow sideways!Best regards,Genevieve

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BRUNEI-MUARASunday, July 5, 2009THE Ministry of Health's (MoH) Vision 2035 and Health Strategy represents a benchmark for the ministry in their efforts to be a strategy-focused organisation to increase the organisation's efficiency and efficacy in terms of administration, management and service delivery.Minister of Health Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Suyoi Hj Osman said

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BRUNEI-MUARAMonday, July 6, 2009BREASTFEEDING and natural childbirth have been shown to boost children's immune system, protecting them from falling prey to various types of diseases, said Associate Professor Dr Lee Bee Wah from the National University of Singapore. A visiting senior consultant paediatrician and invited speaker, Dr Lee was speaking on her lecture titled "Probiotics - Hype or Help

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Moral of the story: Ascertain your facts first before making any declaration! Oh, and get better glasses if you can't see 'that' clearly! :DBest regards,Genevieve

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Art by Randy Glasbergen

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JOURNAL WRITING A WAY TO ENHANCE WRITING SKILLSBRUNEI-MUARASaturday, July 4, 2009JOURNAL writing or listening to song lyrics are some of the techniques to improve one's language and writing skills and to encourage students to come up with ideas to write.In an interview, educator Linda Galbraith, from Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam Secondary School (SMJA) said: "The use of journals is a good way to

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWANFriday, July 3, 2009A TOTAL of 50 participants of the seminar-workshop entitled "Strengthening the Teaching and Learning of English in Vocational Technical Education Institutions and Secondary Schools in Brunei Darussalam" received their certificates at the closing ceremony yesterday.Acting Director of Seameo Voctech Regional Centre Hj Yussof Hj Mohamad in his remarks said that

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Comic Strip: Savage Chickens by Doug SavageSource: www.savagechickens.com

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02 JULY 2009Few days ago while I was driving at the 3-laned roundabout, I was thinking about an old Korean friend of mine who got a place in Oxford for Arts. We were living in the same hostel in Jerudong International School, and were very close. Thinking of her brought up the image of someone whom I used to meet on the bus whenever I went for my horse-riding activities as well. This 'someone'

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWANThursday, July 2, 2009WINNERS of The Brunei Times Essay Writing Competition 2009 received their prizes yesterday during the newspaper's third anniversary celebration at Rizqun International Hotel.Dr Hjh Mariam Aluk Espinoza of Bakti Dewa School won the open category, while Dhyan Thejas from St John's School and Abdul Afiq Hj Jamain from Perdana Wazir Secondary School in Kuala

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Have you ever heard of the popular product called SK-II? I am sure many of you must know that SK-II is one of the most expensive beauty products available in the market today. For those of you who have not heard of SK-II before, it is basically a product that is well known to utilise an ingredient known as ‘pitera’, which has been claimed to be beneficial in revitalizing the skin’s natural

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This method has been proposed by many authors in the past, who claimed that such technique does indeed aid the process of manifestation very well. The reason as to why this technique works is simply because it allows you to stay more focused on your goal. I will elaborate on this after I have introduced to you all on how to use this method.All you need to implement this technique is simply a box/

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Do you believe in this word called ‘luck’? I believe many people do and some may even label themselves as being ‘lucky’ all the time, or even ‘unlucky’. When something that seems ‘too good to be true’ happens, more often than not, most people will just write it off as ‘sheer luck’. This similarly accounts for unwanted circumstances that take place in one’s life as well.As you can see, many people

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Good day everyone,This is an article posted for people who would like to quit their smoking habits, but are struggling to do so. I hope this post will suceed in aiding you in your endeavour to live a healthier and habit-free lifestyle! This is possible by tapping into the power of your mind, as claimed by Valerie Dawson, a certified Hypnotherapist and the creator of the 'Stop Smoking Fast and

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Good day people. I came across a rather interesting article regarding the infinite possibilities of experiences in this Universe, and would love to share it with you all. This has been published by the Daily Mail regarding the seeming 'miracles' that have taken place all around the world. Whether or not one chooses to believe in them, is entirely up to each individual. Enjoy.Note: Special thanks

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Are you a sufferer from a simple case of pimples, or even severe acne? If you are, then this article was written especially for you! I used to be a sufferer from a terrible case of acne during my secondary school days. To overcome this problem many years back, I have practically tried and tested every product that was available on the market but, sadly, to no avail.The products available on the

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As already explained before in the previous post, ‘Health – The Reflection of One’s State of Mind’, Dr. Emoto’s discovery of water’s receptivity to stimuli was one that roused international interest. The brief introduction to Dr. Emoto’s findings was posted on the previous article (to view this, click: http://genevieves-garden.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-am-sure-that-you-all-have-heard.html ).The main

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I am sure that you all have heard the famous saying before that ‘HEALTH IS WEALTH’. Health, is indeed one’s ultimate wealth, for without health, whatever riches you may possess, without the health to enjoy it, it is as good as not having it. In today’s society, many suffer from various diseases. ‘Dis-ease’ simply means that the body is not at ease. Diseases usually attack a body that is prone to

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Being a teenager is often denoted as an exhilarating and dangerous point of one’s life. Those who have been there before would therefore know exactly what this statement actually means. This phase of life is so often associated with wild parties, hot dates, fashion dreams, endless nights of fun and many others on similar lines. Nevertheless, this is also an important stage as the teenager is

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